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Churches, 1956

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Electronic Aids for Church

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 25

Few places of worship in the United Kingdom can claim, to be making use of modern electronic aids to the extent of the…

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Vienna Churches Report on Hungary 5000 Refugees Arrive Nightly

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 25

Churches in Vienna reported last week that 15,000 to 20,000 refugees already had arrived. They were mostly women and…

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Christian Science Churches Thanksgiving Service

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 9

Testimonies of gratitude for blessings brought by a spiritual understanding of God and man were a feature of the…

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World church meeting in Prague

Tribune · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 4

"THE first meeting of the Executive Committee of the World Presbyterian Alliance to be held in a Communist Country was…

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Mulgoa Catholic Spring Ball a Successful Function

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 November 1956 · page 3

A happy atmosphere prevailed at the annual Catholic Spring Ball held in the Progress Hall, Mulgoa, on Friday, October 26…

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Presbyterian Church, Villawood

The Biz · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 3

Were you at our Christmas social and dance last Saturday night? If not, you missed a very good night. Nobody…

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Fairfield Methodist Church

The Biz · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 8

The young people and some not-so-young had a most enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deans on Saturday last,…

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Fairfield Ladies' Catholic Club

The Biz · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 14

The first dinner of the Fairfield Ladies' Catholic Club held in the clubrooms, the historic Fairfield House last…

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Australian Churchmen in China!

Tribune · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 3

MEMBERS of the Anglican Church delegation to China,which was headed by the Primate (Dr. H. W. Mowil,…

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Presbyterian Induction (Contributed)

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 December 1956 · page 6

All pews and extra seats in the church were occupied at the induction of the Rev. F. J. Clark into the pastoral charge of…

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Methodist Christmas Concert Capacity Attendance, Fine Renditions

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 December 1956 · page 9

Many fine performances have characterised the Christmas concerts that have for years been held at the approach to…

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Vaste Kerkdiensten Presbyterian Church New South Wales

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 7 December 1956 · page 6

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Presbyterian Church Villawood

The Biz · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 8

Last Wednesday we had another television evening in the Church Hall, over 80 people being present. These evenings are…

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Fairfield Methodist Church

The Biz · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 14

This has been a week of happy activity. On Tuesday last the Church Aid and Mothers' Club combined…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 2

The past fortnight has been eventful in both Fairfield and Canley Vale Churches in preparation for the Christmas festivities…

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Fairfield Catholic Younger Set

The Biz · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 3

Hi, everybody; I bet you thought we were never coming back. Last week's attendance was 30--a poor showing, coming so…

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Volunteer Medical Mission Aids Vietnam

The Biz · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 29

Operation Brotherhood, manned by Asian volunteers, is an outstanding example of free Asians helping other Asians with…

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Knox Presbyterian Boys' Club, Granville

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 14

The Editor, Sir, — The committee of the above boys' club wish to thank all the kind…

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BUILDING and Furnishing Dundas Housing Project Has Seven Church Sites

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 10

As part of the Housing Commission's project in the Dundas Valley, 207 dwellings have been completed, 548 dwellings and three shops are either under construction or contracted for, and tenders have been called for…

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Girls' Physical Culture Display Cabramatta Church of England

The Biz · Wednesday 12 December 1956 · page 7

A wonderful display was given by Cabramatta. Church of England Girls' Physical Culture Club in Cabramatta Civic Hall…

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