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, 1917

714 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 36

Mr. Balfour's Special Mission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 5

New York papers are taking a great interest in the report from London that Mr. Balfour may be sent by the British Government on a special mission to Washington…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

All Saints' Church

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 2

Next Sunday, January 7th, will be observed as a day of special prayer and intercession for the Empire at this time. The official day, as desired by the King,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Christmas Gift to Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Mrs. W. Morris made a Christmas gift to St. John's Church of England, Cessnock, in the shape of a set of beautifully worked altar linen. The gift represents a great…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

To-morrow Rev. J. Leggatt will preach in the Presbyterian Church, West Maitland. the subject in the morning will be "A New Year's Message—Night and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

The Rev. W. Henry Howard will resumed his ministry in the West Maitland church to-morrow. He will preach at both morning and evening services. At the evening service…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Homeville Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

Homeville Methodists are to have another musical evening on Monday next, in aid of circuit funds. A good programme has been provided, including a dialogue by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Daylight Saving and the Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

What offer the alteration of the clock will have upon churchgoers is a problem presenting itself to the churches. Many consider that the new time will be too early…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

New Year service and communion at the Congregational Church to-morrow will be conducted by Rev. T. E. Peirce. Senator Watson will give an address on "Christ…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

Services to-morrow will be as follow:—11 a.m., Holy Communion and sermon: s.p.m., evening prayer and sermon, special New Year sermons, preacher, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Raffling at Church Bazaars. Denounced by Bishop Radford

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 6

Bishop Radford, of Goulburn, in a letter to the Dlucesan Paper, denounces railing and other forms of gambling. He writes: "I appeal to all clergy to set their faces…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 9

All 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 9 →

Spanish Mission. Tours British Front. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 5

Reuter's correspondent at headquarters states:—A Spanish military mission has been touring the British front and witnessed a daylight raid against enemy positions in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Kurri News. Baptist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 2

A special baptismal service was held in the Kurri Baptist Church on Sunday morning, when there was a fairly large congregation, including representatives of other…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kurri presbyterian

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 4

Mr. H. O'Dea, who was been lately supplying the Kurri Kurri-Weston home misson station, was prostrated by the severe heat on Tuesda, and has been recuperating…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

St. Mary's Church, Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

A large gathering of the parishioners assembled in St. Mary's school room, after the 10.30 mass on Sunday last, to hear the parochial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

The services in connection with the West Maitland Church to-morrow will be con-ducted by the minister, Rev. W. Henry Howard. His morning subject will be…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Spanish Mission. Tours British Front. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at headquarters states:—A Spanish military mission has been touring the British front and witnessed a daylight raid against enemy positions in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General News. St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

The services at this church to-morrow will he as follows:—The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 7.30 a.m., morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock, evening…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Presbyter[?] Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

To-morrow the Rov. J. Leggalt will preach in the Presbyterian Church, West Mattland. The subject in the morn-ing will be "Ephraim Renunciation…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

An Appeal to Australia. Church Leaders Manifesto

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 4

We appeal to all citizens for a yet full[?] response to the call of duty and patrioti[?]. We believe that the hour is critical We are convinced that Australia, which has [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →