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Churches, 1916

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Presbyterian

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 4

A presentation of a wristlet watch, money belt, socks, and a fountain pen was made to Private McDonald by the residents of South Maitland, at Mr. Dan Murphy's home on Saturday evening…

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St. Barnabas' Church Property

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 4

On Saturday next, on the ground, Horseshoe Bond, Mr. E. W. Sparke will offer at auction the property known as St. Barnabas' Church, either as a whole, or the building will be sold…

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Died Suddenly in Church

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 3

The tragic death took place at Quirindi on Sunday night of well-known resident. The person referred to is Mr. Archibald Nowland, who was well-known as a…

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Presbyterian Ministers on Holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 4

Two Presbyterian ministers have visited Maitland during the past week on holiday. Rev. J. Steele, of Windsor, was a guest of Rev. A. S. M'Cook, B.A., for a couple of…

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Kurri Presbyterian Church. Farewell to Rev. F. E. Yarnali

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 6

A social was hold at the Kurri Presbyterian Church on Monday evening, the occasion being a farewell to Rev. F. W. Yarnali, who has resigned from the local…

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Church of England Mission Tent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

Contributions towards this fund will he gratefully received, and may be sent to the Rev. Arnold Conolly, Box 38, Post office, West Maitland, or to Mr. Ellis E. Cupper…

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Catholic Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

On account of the flourishing state of the building trade in the district at present it was found impossible to obtain carpenters to finish the hall during the week…

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St. John's Catholic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

The speaker (Mr. E. J. M'Elroy) presided over a good attendance of members at the weekly meeting of the above club, held on Tuesday evening last. Mr. M…

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Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

The services in the Methodist Church, West Maitland, to-morrow, will be conducted, in the morning, by Mr. J. Mort, and in the evening by Rev. W. Henry Howard…

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St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

The services at St. Mary's Church to-morrow, will be as follows:—There will be Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m., and also at the 11 o'clock service, and evening…

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Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

Word was received yesterday from Rev. Arthur C. Nelson that he and Mrs. Nelson intended leaving Adelaide yesterday per R.M.S. Mooltan for Melbourne, and they…

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St. Paul's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

To-morrow the rector will preach morning and evening at St. Paul's Church. There will be celebrations of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., and also at 11 a.m. Evensong will…

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Attending Church Service in Lifebelts

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 6

A striking picture taken on board an Australian transport at sea. Church service is being held, and it is noticeable that the men all wear lifebelts, presumably in case the vessel is torpedoed…

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Organ Recital. at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 6

An enjoyable recital, with an address by the Rev. Alex. Smith. was given in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, last evening. by Miss Madge Smith. organist. She…

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Singleton Letter. Farewell to Methodist Minister. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 2

The Rev. H. H. Nolan, who has been in charge of Singleton Methodist circuit during the past four years, and recently appointed to SOuth Sydney, was, with Mrs…

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Raising Patriotic Funds. Congregational Church Comment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 2

Some of the methods used towards the collection of funds for patriotic purposes provide a subject for comment in a pamphlet issued yesterday by the Redfern…

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A Novel Form of Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 4

In Russia the Greek Church uses several [?] chapel-cars for the purpose of public worship. They are very beautifully equipped and [?]amented and are used…

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Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 4

At the service in the West Maitland Church to-morrow morning the Rev. W. Henry Howard will seek to arouse a white-beat enthusiasm for 6 o'clock closing of…

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Organ Recital. at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

An enjoyable recital, with an address by the Rev. Alex. Smith, was given in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, on Monday, by Miss Madge Smith, organist. She…

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St. John's Catholic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 4

The usual weekly meeting of the above club was held on Tuesday evening last, when the newly elected speaker (Mr. M. Hayes) presided over a good attendance of…

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