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Churches, 1948

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Bemboka Catholic Ball Colourful Decorations

The Bega District News · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 7

Under a canopy of colourful streamers in tonings of pink, blue, lemon, red and matching balloons, with beautiful fern fronds also…

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Catholic Ball Candelo Splendid Arrangements

The Bega District News · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 6

A perfect dance, floor, sparkling rhythm, a superb supper and an atmosphere of congeniality helped to make the annual Candelo Catholic…

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Berry Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 3

The twelfth of July celebrations will be held at the Berry Methodist Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The…

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Successful Wolumla Ball Presbyterian Funds Benefit

The Bega District News · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 6

On Friday Night July 2, a very successful ball was held at Wolumla, in aid of Presbyterian Church Funds. Visitors came from all surrounding districts and…

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Mr Churchill Unveils Abbey Memorial

The Bega District News · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 3

A memorial at Westminster Abbey, L[?]ndo[?] to officers and ratings of the submarine branch of the Royal Navy, who lost lives in the 1914-18 and 1939-45 wars, and to all ranks of the Commando and Airborne forces killed in the 1939-45 war, was unveiled by Mr Churchill, Britain’s war-time…

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Berry Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 2

Recently the quarterly meeting of the Berry Methodist Church was held, when a representative gathering transacted the official…

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Bega will Aid Starving Children Special United Church Service

The Bega District News · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 2

The people of Bega are responding generously to the United National Children’s Appeal, and already £70, has been given by direct…

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Church Dignitary in Bega Apostolic Delegate Stays Night

The Bega District News · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 1

Archbishop Panico, the Catholic Apostolic Delegate in Australia, spent last Wednesday night at the Presbytery in Bega, before continuing his journey from…

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Catholic Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 1

Friday. September 3, is a date to remember, for the Catholic Ball, at the Berry School of Arts will be held that night. It…

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Bonny Scots Ball First Bega Presbyterian Church Ball

The Bega District News · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 2

O[?]h! It was a bonny night at the Bega Scots’ Hall, on Thursday last week. There was so much heather that pangs…

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Catholic Ball “A Wonderful Success”

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 1

Those who know the Parish Priest best say that Rev, O’Flaherty is hard to please, but it was not difficult to register…

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Merimbula Church of England Ball Seeing Gaiety at Merimubula

The Bega District News · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 10

Decked in peach blossom, Twyford Hall presented a Spring-like appearance for the Merimbula Church of England Ball, last…

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Methodist Flower Show a Highly Sucessful a Highly Successful Function

The Bega District News · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 10

The Methodist Flower show held in the Bega School of Arts last Tuesday September 21st., was a most successful function, both socially and financial as the amount of approximately £60 indicates…

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The Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

On Tuesday last an enthusiastic meeting was held in the School Hall for the purpose of forming a branch of the Methodist…

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The Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 3

The Berry Church Anniversary Services were held on Sunday last. The good congregations gave evidence of a wide interest…

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The Methodist Church the Young People’s and Banquet

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 2

On Wednesday, 6th instant, great interest prevailed among the members of the Young People’s Club, associated with the…

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Church of England

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 2

We are privileged to have the visitation of two distinguished visitors to Berry. On Sunday, October 24 Right Rev. Bishop…

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The Methodist Church L.C.A. Annual Parade

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 2

Kerry Methodists registered another red letter day on Sunday, October 10. The [?] was the yearly church parade of…

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Church of England. Visit of Right Rev. Bishop Cranswick

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 2

On Sunday next, October 24, Berry will be privileged to have a visit from Bishop and Mrs. Cranswick, who will be staying…

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Methodist Sunday School Concert

The Bega District News · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 2

The Methodist Anniversary Social and Prize presentation was held at the Methodist Hall on Monday night of last week, the Rev. Gorrell…

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