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Churches, 1961

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Life Brigade at church parade

The Biz · Wednesday 3 May 1961 · page 4

Members of the Villawood Baptist Church Girls' Life Brigade attended Church Parade on Sunday week, when Mr. Fred Court officiated at the ceremony of Presentation of the…

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Church 's second year in AustruHa

The Biz · Wednesday 3 May 1961 · page 13

The new Church of. God, at Canley Heights, will open for services on Sunday, May 7, just two years from the starting of services in the Masonic Hall, Canley Vale…

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Teenagers in church crusade

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 2

More than 200 teenagers are expected to attend a Young People's Buffet Tea and…

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Notes From the District Churches

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 5

The Ladies' Guild of All Saints', Fairfield Heights, have raised £23 at a street stall. The work is progressing very well at this…

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St Cuthbert's Church of Enaland

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 13

The Rev. D. Duchesne and Mrs. Duchesne have returned to the St. Cuthbert's Church of England, East…

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Silverdale Visit by Parish Guilds

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 5

Five ladies' guilds of the Parish of Mulgoa recently visited Silverdale for a service and luncheon…

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Methodist expansion in Guildford area

The Biz · Wednesday 17 May 1961 · page 8

In the year 1885 a Methodist cause was commenced in South Granville. 1909 saw the building, then in Woodstock Street, removed to Guildford Road, which, slightly enlarged, still serves as a kindergarten…

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Church Club Cleans Grounds

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 May 1961 · page 8

Grounds of St. Stephen's Church of England, Penrith, have been cleaned in recent weeks by the Anglican Men's…

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Vaste Kerkdiensten Presbyterian Church Nieuw Zuid Wales

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 10

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Granville Page Church's 50th anniversary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 7

Granville Methodist Church is expected to be overcrowded on Saturday and Sunday when the…

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New church ready soon

The Biz · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 9

The new Canley Heights Methodist Church is nearing completion will be opened on July 1…

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Church of Christ members farewelled

The Biz · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 10

A farewell party was tendered last week to two stalwart members of the Church of Christ[?] Canley Heights. The members, Mr. and…

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New church hall for Canley Heights

The Biz · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Canley Heights Methodist Ladies' Church Aid, the chief item discussed was the opening of the new Church Hall…

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Notes From Fairfield District Churches

The Biz · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 11

The Villawood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Group will hold a barbecue at Ingleburn on Saturday evening which is eagerly awaited by young members of the group. The next service in…

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Methodist Club "Adopts" Child

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 May 1961 · page 7

Penrith Methodist Friendship Club's aim to "adopt" a child from the Dalmar Children's Home was outlined by…

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Presbyterian Fellowship

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 7

The Villawood Presbyterian Church Fellowship held a most successful barbecue at…

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Church committee's great plans

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 2

The Church committee of St. Cuthberts Church of England, East Fairfield, has…

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Church youth rally for next month

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 4

Three services were held at St. Cuthbert's Church of England, East Fairfield, last week to celebrate Trinity Sunday. Today, the Boys' Society…

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Church talk on prison farm

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 5

At the Villawood Baptist Church family fellowship tea on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Norman Reeve related a number of stirring incidents connected with the work of the Sydney City…

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Baptist Church to Open Manse

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 7

The sixtieth anniversary of Merrylands Baptist Church was celebrated last Saturday with the opening of a new manse in Chertsey Street…

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