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Churches, 1954

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Mothers' Day Observed In[?] All Wagga Churches

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 2

The importance of motherhood in[?] the family life was stressed at specia[?] Mothers' Day services in most Wagga churches yesterday…

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Shire President Addresses Methodist Men

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last, the Shire President, Cr. O. J. Washington, was the guest, speaker at the Methodist Men's…

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St. Peter's Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 3

The Rev.W. A. Alexander, Th.L., who has come to Leeton as assistant deacon to help the Rector the Rev. R. L. Kerdel in all…

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Churchill’s Garter Banner—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 10

Miss Gladys Crack, watched by supervising cutter, Sam Ward, puts the finishing touches to Sir Winston Churchill’s Garter Banner which will be placed over his stall In St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle…

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Church Services

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 2

St. Jude's Church a£ England Sunday, May 16: 8 a.m. Eucharist, Tumbarumba Note: The Celebrant at the…

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Coolamon Presbyterian Flower Show; Record Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 6

The annual Flower Show and Fair of the Coolamon Presbyterian Charge, held in the Cazna Theatre on Thursday of last week, attracted 421 entries, compared with…

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Spectacular Presentation of Debutantes Was Highlight of Church of England Ball

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 2

JUST SHORT OF FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THE ANNUAL ST. LUKE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND BALL IN THE BROADWAY THEATRE ON MONDAY NIGHT LAST AND SAW THE…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. ANDERSON Great Work for Church Stressed By Minister

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Anderson left the Presbyterian Church after a service conducted by the…

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Harden’s New Anglican Rector

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1954 · page 2

The appointment has been announced try the Anglican Bishop of Canberra-Goulburn (Dr. Burgmann) of Rev. S…

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[?] People Farewell [?] Mrs [?] E. Morris Esteemed Anglican Rector Entertained On Eve Of Departure

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1954 · page 2

OVER three hundred people, representative of all walks and sections of the Gundagai district, attended a valedictory function on Friday night last, when Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Morris were entertained on the eve of Rev. Morris’…

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New Minister Presbyterian Church

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 1

Mr. R. H. Freer, returned from the State Assembly of the Presbyterian Church on Monday…

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Tumut Catholic Ball

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 4

The Tumut Catholic annual ball, held in (the Showground pavilion on Monday night last, was a very enjoyable function…

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Bishop's call to Anglican men

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 2

The Bishop of Wangaratta (Bishop T. M. Armour) issued a direct challenge to members of the Anglican Men's Movement last night to rebuild the Anglican…

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Baptist Church 41st ANNIVERSARY

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 2

Members and adherants of the above church are keenly looking forward to the coming weekend when they will celebrate the 41st…

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Harefield Man Starts Dangerous Work in Junee on Church Tower

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 5

Working well over two hundred feet above the ground in a precarious position, Mr. E. Cross, of Hareseld, has started the Job of restoring the ridge tiles en top of the tower at St. Joseph's Catholic Church…

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Church services Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1954 · page 5

Next Sunday will be Rogation Sunday, on which blessing is sought upon man's labors and earth's…

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Tennis Teams Church of England

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 4

The teams to represent C. of E. Club next Wednesday are: Nol. Mesdames Davey (capt.), James, Pay Davis Reserves Mrs. V…

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Churchill—eden Talks May Clear Way for Indo-china Policy

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Sunday (A.A.P.): Diplomatic circles hoped weekend talks between Sir Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden would clear the way for a resumption soon of a common Indo-China policy by Britain and the U.S., the Reuter…

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Eden Returns to Confer with Churchill

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 4

LONDON. Sun., (A.A.P.): Mr. Anthony Eden, British Foreign Secretary, arrived in London by air from Paris…

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Tennis Catholic Team

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 4

The following players, will represent the catholic Club against Town 11. on the Town courts to-morrow: Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs…

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