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Churches, 1916

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Mission Matters

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 4

At this week's parade service a number of ladies from Murrurundi were present for the purpose of making a presentation of a cheque for £10 to purchase holy…

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Local R.C. Church. Retirement of Rev. Father M'grath. After 32 Years. Appointment of Rev. Father Cogan

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 9

Contemplated changes in connection with the local parish of the R.C. Church, were mentioned in our Friday's issue. We had not then had…

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Methodist church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

The services at the West Maitland Church to-morrow, will he conduction by the Roy, W. Henry Howard, whose subjects will be, in the morning, "Recognition in a Future…

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North Rothbury Parish Hall Opened

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 6

Messrs. H. A. M. and E. A. Merewether proprietors of Rothbury colliery, visited North Rothbury recently for the purpose of officially opening the Church of England…

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General Mission in Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

A general mission is to take place during September and October in the Sydney diocese, and the rectors of St. Mary's and st. Paul's West Maitland, are among the…

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A Church Happening

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

A funny thing happened to a young lady who was attending her church a few Sundays ago. Sitting directly before her was a tall, well-dressed stranger, with a piece of…

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A Beoad-minded Churchman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

In going to public-houses and playing cards with men so that he may get to know them, Canon Carey Tupper, of York, is following his usual policy of getting "right…

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St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

The services at St. Mary's Church, to-morrow, will be as follows:—The Holy Communion will be administered at 8 a. m. There will be morning prayer and sermon at…

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Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 4

The Rev. Arthur C. Nelson will conduct both services to-morrow. In the morning his subject will be, "Bread upon the Waters," in the evening "Unfinished Lives." A word…

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Methodist Church, Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 August 1916 · page 4

A grand social and entertainment was held in the above place on Saturday last, when there was an overcrowded attendance. A lengthy programme had been provided, and was well…

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Methodist Fair

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The Methodist annual fair, on Wednesday and Thursday last, proved very successful, the proceeds, so far as at present known, being about £160. Of…

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Looking Foe Foodstuffs. German Government Mission. (Australian Cable Association.) London, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2

Count' von Batodki is visiting Hungary and Bulgaria, with a view to arranging for a supply of foodstuffs for Germany…

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KURRI KUItRI Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 3

At St. Paul's Church of England, Kurri, last Sunday morning a memorial service was held to the late Alfred Rawling. The church was draped with purple, black; the…

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Memorial Service. St. John's Church, Hinton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2

St. John's Church, Hinton, was filled to overflowing on sunday afternoon, the occasion being a memorial service for Corporal John Innes, who was killed in France on…

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The War Situation. Colonel Churchill's Criticisms. Prepared for Long War. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1916 · page 5

On a motion for adjournment in the House of Commons, Colonel Winston Churchill, late First Lord of the Admiralty, referred to the war situation and expressed his…

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Portugal's Help Military Mission. From Britain and France. Paris

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 2

A military mission is about to proceed to Portugal, which has decided, to give the Allies active military assistance in, Europe…

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Portugal's Help. Military Mission. From Britain and France. Paris

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 3

A military mission is about to proceed to Portugal, which has decided to give the Allies active military assistance in Europe…

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Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 4

The service at West Maitland Church to-morrow mornings will be conduced by the minister whose subject will be "The Hypocrite." Captain-Chaplain Howard will also…

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Bolwarra Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 4

Anniversary services in connection with the Bollwarra Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, September 3. The Rev. W. G. Willard, of Sydney, will conduct the services,…

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