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Celebrating 50 years of friendship

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Members of the original Evening Guild: Mildred Morris, Gus Galletly, Coral Bryant, June McLaren, Esme Housman and Blanche McPherson. Photo courtesy of Rosemary Chamberlain
THE BOWEN Uniting Church Ladies Fellowship celebrated 50 years of their Friendship Club last May.

Since 1960 the Club has tried to keep in touch with elderly members of the Church, who were no longer able to attend services.

Now between 35 and 45 senior ladies of Bowen come together once a month for devotions, morning tea, and entertainment.

Many members of the original Evening Guild were there to celebrate the milestone that they had started.

Minister at the time, Rev Allan McLaren, and his wife June, who was president of the Evening Guild, travelled from Melbourne to attend.

The Dedication Service on 9 May was overflowing with past and present ministers and members.

Almost 100 people attended the 11 May Friendship Club, the highlight being the cutting of a celebration cake.

Photo : Members of the original Evening Guild: Mildred Morris, Gus Galletly, Coral Bryant, June McLaren, Esme Housman and Blanche McPherson. Photo courtesy of Rosemary Chamberlain

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