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Churches, 1950

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The Methodist Church Friendly Hour

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 3

At a recent “Friendly Hour” session, which is held after Sunday evening services, a double welcome was accorded to…

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The Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 2

On Wednesday morning last, the quarterly meeting of the Berry Methodist circuit was held. The usual business was…

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Catholic Youth Farewell Director Father Tiernan Off to Ireland

The Bega District News · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 5

The Club Rooms of the Bega Catholic Youth Organisation were crowded with members on Friday night last to say "Bon Voyage" to their popular Director…

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Australia Was Vast To Father Tiernan Parish Wishes Priest A Happy Holiday

The Bega District News · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 4

Australia was a vast, thinly populated continent to Father John Tiernan when he arrived from Ireland, 12 years ago. fresh to the priesthood, and certainly wary, if not a little scared, of this big Australia…

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Books To London Church

The Bega District News · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 2

When a London church decided to start a library for its own parishioners, it advertised in two newspapers for gifts of books. Over 4,000 have been…

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The Methodist Church Australia Day Celebrations

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 1

The any was harked by pleasant weather, the holiday was ma[?]n quite a [?] of visitors to the church and the [?]…

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Primary Final Exam. Results for Catholic Schools

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

Reminding parents of their obligation to send their children to school has from Tuesday last), Rev. Father Weatherall, speaking…

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Parish Hall Responsibility Young Anglicans; Will Finance Extensions

The Bega District News · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 3

St: John’s Young Anglicans have already raised approximately £220 toward the sum necessary to finance the extensions of the parish hall, a…

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The Methodist Church Harvest Festival

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 2

On Sunday next the annual Harvest Festival celebrations will he held at both services. There will be special choral…

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Appointments of Anglican Clergy

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

Rev. T. Whiting, M.A., Th.Schol., of Binda Parish, will be replacing Rev. Dr. Alexander as Rector of St. John’s, Bega, early in March…

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Highly Successful Function Methodist Market Day

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 3

The annual Methodist Market Day was held on Wednesday of last week, and the event was a glad fulfilment of the high…

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Church of England

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 2

The Chapter of the Rural Deanery of Wollongong, which included most of he South Coast district had their meeting at…

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Came To Enjoy Calm Coastal Atmosphere Death Has Taken Dean Lynch From His Parish

The Bega District News · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

Many Roman Catholics of the Parish will remember Dean Lynchs calm relief when he first came to Bega in June 1948 in succession to the late Monsignor Carey. At his reception Dean Lynch said:…

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New Methodist Minister

The Bega District News · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

Rev. N, Lynford Smith, with Mrs. Smith, their nine-year old son, Keith, and eight-years-old daughter Rhonda, has arrived to take up his appointment as…

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New Methodist Parson Here Induction Next Thursday Night

The Bega District News · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

Rev. N. Lynford Smith, new Begs. Methodist minister, conducted his first services! in Bega; Sunday morning and evening, and Bemboka, on…

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The Methodist Church Ladies Church Aid

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 1

Recently the Ladies Church Aid held its annual meeting. An excellent report of the year’s proceedings was prepared and…

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Wolumla Catholic Ball Good Work by Secretaries

The Bega District News · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 7

The ball held in the Wolumla Hall, on Easter Monday night, in aid of the Catholic Church funds, was one of the most successful, socially…

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Church of England Anzac Service

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 2

Sunday, April 30, was the occasion of a rally of the Returned A.I.F. men and their friends at St. Luke’s. Berry. Over one…

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The Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 2

On Sunday coming last the Methodist Church was full of happy worshippers. The occasion was the annual Mother’s Day…

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Bega Catholic Ball Gets Better Each Year Secretaries And Organisers Congratulated On Fine Work

The Bega District News · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 5

The improvement in each succeeding year's Catholic Bega was commented upon by Rev. Father O'Shea, on Thursday evening last, when he was thanking the organisers of the ball for their work in this year's splendid function…

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