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Churches, 1950

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Methodist Youth Club Bonfire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

On 24th May (Empire night) Leeton and Narrandera Christian Endeavour Youth Clubs united and held a bonfire on Mr. A. Whitby's property,…

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Presbyterian Church News

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 2

On June 5th, 6th and 7th, the Sunday School Organiser for our Welfare of Youth Department will be visiting Hillston-Gunbar Charge…

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Presbyterian Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 1

On Sunday next the "New Life Movement," which is a movement within the Presbyterian Church to lift the membership of the Church…

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Longa to Compere Catholic Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

Mr. Percy Longobardi has offered to act as compere for the Catholic Boll on June 19th. A telegram was received from Mr…

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Church of England Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

Final preparations are in full swing for the annual Church of England ball, to be held in the Town Hall next Tuesday, June…

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Shires' Association Conference Move to Rate Church Lands Called 'Attempt to Outlaw Christianity'

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: A delegate to the Shires' Association's annual conference in Sydney said today that a move to rate lands owned by churches was a move to outlaw Christianity. The delegate, Cr. J. J. McMahon, of Imlay Shire Council, said the…

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Church Broadcast

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 6

The Methodist Church or Leeton is celebrating its 37th Anniversary next Sunday with two special services. The morning service is to be broadcast…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 4

Tomorrow's services will mark the local inauguration of the New Life Movement within the Presbyterian Church of…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 4

The morning service at Wagga tomorrow will be conducted by students. G. Rice and L. Wakem, of Leigh Theological College. At…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 4

At the Church of Christ, Tompson Street East tomorrow, Mr. J. Wilkie Thompson will speak at the Communion…

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Church News Presbyterian

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

Members of Scots Church congregation wished Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Browne Godspeed at the conclusion of the evening service…

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“Move to Outlaw Christianity” Delegate to Shires’ Conference Condemns Move To Rate Church Lands

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 1

A DELEGATE to the Shires Association annual conference in Sydney said last week that a move to rate land owned by churches was a move to outlaw Chirstianity The delegate Cr J. J. McMahon of Imlay Shire Council said the…

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Church News Anglican

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 4

On his first visit to the parish since his consecration, Bishop Clements opened the annual ball at Stockinbingal; confirmed nine…

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Shire President to Officiate at Catholic Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 2

Cr. O. J. Washington, as Shire President, will officially open the Catholic Ball, which is to be held in the Dormitory Hall, on Monday, June 19…

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Gkong Church of England

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 2

A' the annual meeting of the [?] St. Matthew's Church of England the following office [?] were elected: Mrs. L. King. Hon…

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Japanese Anglican Bishop in Sydney; Seeks Reconciliation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The presiding Anglican Bishop in Japan (Dr. Michael Yashiro) who arrived in Sydney today, hopes to help bring about a reconciliation between Australians and Japanese:…

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Presbyterian Church News

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 2

On June 12th representatives of harrandera, Leeton and Griffith Fellowship Associations will visit Hillston and conduct their District…

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Gundagai Church of England Ball

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 1

The annual Gundagai Church of England Ball was held on Tuesday night last. Although the attendance was somewhat disappointing the Ball…

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Methodist Church

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 2

The 56th Anniversary of the Ganmain Methodist Church will be held at 11.15 a.m. on Sunday next. The first building was opened on…

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Methodist Church King’s Birthday Rally (Contributed)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 3

The annual rally organised by the Young People of the Riverina will be held at Narrandera on Monday next, 12th June. There will be…

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