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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1928

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Methodist Church Concert at East Maitland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 16

There was a good attendance at the Methodist School Hall, East Maitland, on Monday, when a concert, arranged by Miss Sophie Lashmore, was…

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Moving Pictures Motion by Presbyterian Conference

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 9

At the final session of the Presbyterian Conference at Brisbane, the Rev. T. W. Seaward moved that the Assembly, recognising the…

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Against the Reds Mission in Punjab. the "King of Arabia." Calcutta, Sept. 25

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 2

The Punjab authorities are actively combating the Red propaganda, and there is a rumour that Colonel Lawrence, the "uncrowned King of…

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Prayer Book Bishops' Appeal. For Church Loyalty. They "Share the Blame." London, Sept. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 7

At the conclusion of a three-day conference of bishops at Lambeth Palace, the Archbishops of York and Canterbury issued a statement…

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Congewai Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 6

The new church at Congewai, erected by the Church of England parishioners, is a welcome addition to the district. It is well furnished…

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The Churches. To-morrows Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 6

"The Certainty and Importance of the Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead" is the text chosen by Mr. A.C. Ewart, who will…

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St. Paul's Church. 72nd Anniversary Services. Interesting Historical Facts

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 14

Sunday was the 72nd anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of St. Paul's Church, West Maitland, and Wednesday was the 70th anniversary of its dedication. To celebrate these events,, special services were held during the week. On Sunday there were three celebrations of Holy Communion in the morning, children's service in the…

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St. Paul's Church. Anniversary Fair. Brilliant Display in Parise Hall

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 4

The 70th anniversary fair of the St. Paul's Church of England was opened in the Hunter-street Parish Hall Wednesday afternoon. The hall…

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New Church Sacred Heart, Hamilton Foundation Stone Laid and Blessed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 13

In the presence of a gathering estimated at more than 4000, the foundation stone of the new Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton, was laid and…

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Fair at Morpetm. St. James' Church of England. Successful Function

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 11

A very successful two days' [?] organised by the parishioners of St. James' Church or England, was opened in the Astor Picture Palace…

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Forster. Church Social

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 11

A very pleasant social evening was spent at the Church of England Rectory a Nabiae, under the guidance of the rector (Rev. G. H. Williams), Mrs…

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Counterfeit Rev. Hutchinson's Charge. Christians Inside Church. London, Sept 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1928 · page 13

Preaching in Ongar church, Essex, Mr. Doyle said: Rev. Franklin Hutchinson might fairly have expected sympathy and help from the…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, October 2, 1928. Forty Hours' Devotion At St. James's Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 2

Large congregations attended the Masses at St. James's Church on Sunday last, when the annual Forty Hours' Devotion was opened. At the two early…

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Church Robbery Safe Looted at St. James, Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 5

Whilst the verger was temporarily absent about noon on Monday a thief robbed the safe at St. James' Church. About £30 was stolen, which…

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Christians Awake. Bishop of Durham Outspoken. Anglican Church Must Vindicate Itself. London, Oct. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 5

The Bishop of Durham at the opening of the Church Congress, said that the most optimistic must admit that England…

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St. Luke's Church Spring Fair at Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the opening of the St. Luke's Spring Fair at Homeville yesterday afternoon. The hall was decorated with…

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Church Burned. Struck by Lightning. [?]Nterfield Swept by Gale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 4

When the cyclonic storm swept over Tenterfield on Tuesday night, the Methodist Church was struck by lightning, and being set on fire, was…

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Robbery in Church

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 1

A thief walked into the vestry of St. James's Church, King-street, Sydney, on Monday, and rifled the open safe. He stole a canvas bag…

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Hinton Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 4

A memorial service to the [?]late Mrs. D.W. Davies, of Hinton, will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Hinton, at 11 a.m., on Sunday next…

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Methodist Sunday School Concert and Coronation Ceremony

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 5

A very enjoyable entertainment was given in the Methodist School Hall on Tuesday night last, when a number of Sunday School scholars presented…

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