Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1916

680 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 34

At the Churches. St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 December 1916 · page 6

Large congregations gathered at all three services at St. Mary's Church on Christmas Day, the attendance at the Holy Communion being the largest…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 December 1916 · page 6

The Rev. A.C. Nelson held two Christmas services in the congregational Church on Sunday. There were good congregations at each service, and music appropriate to the season…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Kurri Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 December 1916 · page 4

Successful Christmas services were held at the various Churches of England in the parish of Mr. Vincent, the preacher and celebrant being the Rev. W. S. M'leod…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Presbyterian Fellowship Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 December 1916 · page 7
Also in Singleton Argus

On Christmas Eve some 80 members of the Presbyterian Fellowship Union, from various parts of the State, arrived here for the annual Christmas camp. They were…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Christmas at Mission Home

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 December 1916 · page 7

The aboriginal children at the Mission Home, George-street, were not forgotten during the Christmas holidays. Through the agency of Mr. F. J. Wilson headmaster of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

A Churchman's View

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 7
Also in The Scone Advocate

"As far as we know the bombs of our Zeppelins have always been aimed at public buildings and distinctly military establishments. If we succeeded in…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Hinton Presbyterian Parish. Induction of Rev. J. S. Rapkins

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 11

Three induction services have taken place in the Hinton Presbyterian charge in the course of halt a century, and the third of these rare events took place last week at…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

On Sunday next the Rev. J. Leggatt will peach in the Presbyterian Church, West AMaitland. In the morning a memorial service for the late Major W. J. Sloane V. D.,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

The services in the West Maitland Methodist Church on Sunday next will be of a mediative character, suitable for the season. They will be conducted by Mr. J. Mort, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Presbyterian Minister's Holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

During the month of January Rev. Alex. Smith, of East Maitland, will be abesent on holiday, and during his absence Special Tippett will conduct the services at St…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Christmas at the Mission Home

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 6

The Christmas enjoyment, which commenced for the Mission Home children on Saturday, December 23rd, was kept up for them both on Christmas…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Singleton Letter. Presbyterian Fellowship Union. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 3

The visitors to the Presbyterian summer school and annual conference comprise 45 ladies and 22 gentlemen, and, but for the war and the recent strike, it is believed…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Presbyterian Conference and Camp Pleasant Week in Singleton

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 7

The members of the Presbyterian Summer School and annual confrence soon settled down comfortably in their camp quarters at Singleton Grammar…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

A Churchman's View

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 5

"As far as ive know the bombs of our Zeppelins have always been aimed at public buildings and distinctly military establishments. If we succeeded in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Duty and Patriotism. Appeal of the Churches. Destiny of Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 2

An appeal from the heads of churches in connection with the recruiting campaign has been made available. It is signed by Dr. Wright, Primate of Australia and Tasmania,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Raffling at Church Bazaars. Denounced by Bishop Radford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 2

Bishop Radford, of Goulburn in a letter to the Diocesan Paper, denounces raffling and other forms of gambling. He writes: 21 appeal to all clergy to set thier faces…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

At this Church to-morrow there will be special services and intercession, and thanksgiving in connection with the war. The Floly Communion will be celebrated at 7.30 a.m.,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

At the Congregational Church to-morrow special reference will be made in accordance with the Government proclamation to the call to national intercession,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →