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Churches, 1928

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Tennis Stars. Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills. Match Not Likely. Parish, July 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 5

Though it is already clear that there is no change of the amateur, Helen wills, meeting the professional Suzanne Lenglen, the letter's father…

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Empire Products. Need for Continuous Supplies in London. Sir Benjamin Morgan's Mission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

Sir Benjamin Morgan (Chairman of the Empire producers' organisation, and the Sugar Federation of the Empire), who arrived by the…

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Ronald Griggs. Alleged Use of Another Name Secures Appointment Church. Adelaide, Friday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 5

Under the name of Gram Maxwell, it is alleged that Ronald Griggs, husband Emily Griggs, who died from effects of poison at Omeo, obtained…

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London's Oldest Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 6

The chapel of St. John, in the White Tower, is the oldest church in London—dating from about the year 1080—and the most perfect specimen…

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Church of England Communicants' Conference

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

The new Bishop of Newcastle (Dr. Long) and the new Dean will spend three days in Cessnock, from August 12 to 14, in connection with the…

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Presbyterian Church Tea and Concert

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 13

The first anniversary of the opening of the Sunday School hall of the West Maitland. Presbyterian Church, was celebrated in the hall on…

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Catholic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball, which was held in the showground pavilion on Thursday night, was a great success, fully 460 persons being present…

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St. Patrick's Catholic Guild

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of St. Patrick's Catholic Guild, of Singleton (friendly society) was held on Sunday. The Warden (Mr. G. A…

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Catholic Ball Brilliant and Successful Function Delightful Decorations

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 8

Boughs of golden wattle and gum leaves, Chinese lanterns and coloured balloons, with a prettily designed archway of ferns and coloured electric light bulbs, were the main features in the decorative scheme for the annual Catholic Ball, which was held in the…

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The Churches. To-morrow Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 6

Baptist Church service will be held in the School of Arts, West Maitland, to-morrow (Sunday) evening, at 7.80 p.m., when Rev. O. Stennett will…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Free Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Mr. John Marchant will conduct service in the Free Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, on Sunday next, at 11 a.m…

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Clarence Town Annual Catholic Bali

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 5

The Catholic ball, held in the local School of Arts on Wednesday night week was quite the most successful function held in Clarence Town since…

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St. James' Church, Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

The Patronal Festival of St. James' Church, Morpeth, will be observed on Sunday. The holy communion will be celebrated at 7.30…

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Catholic Ball

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 6

The annual Catholic ball, which was held in the showground pavilion on the 19th inst was a great success fully 450 persons being present…

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Trade Mission Visit to Australia London, July 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 2

Questioned in the House of Commons regarding the trade mission to Australia, [?]r. L. C. Amery, Secretary for the Colonies, said that His…

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Catholic Federation Rep. and Orangeman Motion for World Peace. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 6

A representative of the Catholic Federation at a public meeting last night moved a resolution in favor of world peace. The motion was seconded by…

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Empire Products. Need for Continuous Sub Plies in London. Sir Benjamin Morgan's Mission

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 11

Sir Benjamin Morgan (Chairman of the Empire Producers' Organisation, and of the Sugar Federation of the Empire), who arrived by the…

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The Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 6

The services in connection with St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, will be held in the school hall, George Street, at 11 a.m., and at…

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British Finances Big Surplus Expected. Mr. Churchill Optimistic. London, July 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 7

The debate on the Finance Bill, the third reading of which was passed, concluded in the House of Commons to-day…

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Ronald Griggs. Alleged Use of Another Name. Secures Appointment in South Australian Church

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 9

Under the name of Graeme Maxwell, it is alleged that Ronald Griggs, husband of Emily Griggs, who died from the effects of poison at Omeo, obtained…

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