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Churches, 1931

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Lottery Opposed Council of Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the New South Wales Council of Churches, it was decided to protest to the Premier against the…

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Kurri Methodist Church Aid Annual Meeting Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

The annual meeting and social evening of the Methodist Ladies' Aid Society was held in the Church Hall last night, Mrs. Manefield presiding…

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Smiling Duchess [Work for Empire Church Welcomes London, May 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

Seven bishops and 200 members of the Church Array, cheered the smiling Duchess of York when she arrived to attend the annual meeting…

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R.C. Church Concert

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

A concert, the final effort of the R.C. Easter Monday Sports Committee, eventuated on Tuesday evening last, in the Olympia Theatre, when the musical…

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INDUCTION Methodist Church Welcome Social

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 3

The Induction or Rev. E. H. Wilson to the charge of the West Maitland Methodist Church was carried out by Rev. George…

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Churches Appeal "Complete Failure" Lottery Likely

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 6

The complete failure of their efforts to raise £250,000 for hospitals in the State is recorded by the executive committee…

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The Churches. To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 4

At St. Mary's Church the services will be Holy Communion at 8 a.m.: Catechism at 10 a.m.: Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. and Evening…

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Poor Response To Churches' Appeal Lottery Likely Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 11

Although the objective of the Church and State appeal for hospitals was £250,000, the amount subscribed barely…

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Radio Station Sydney Churches

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. F. H. Stewart, the well-known Sydney 'bus proprietor, has offered to build a wireless broadcasting station for Protestant churches. A meeting…

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Help for Needy Bathurst Synod Appeal to Churches

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 9

The Bathurst Anglican Synod discussed the present economic position, with particular reference to the plight of necessitous persons in the…

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Methodist Men's Brotherhood

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

At the Methodist Hall yesterday afternoon, there was the largest attendance that has yet attended a Men's Brotherhood meeting. Rev. H. W…

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Mothers' Day Sunday's Services PRESBYTERIAN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 4

Large congregations attended the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, when Mothers' Day services were held…

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Bishop Gleeson Blesses New Church Inspiring Sermon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 4

An impressive sermon was delivered by his Lordship, the Bishop of Maitland (Right Rev. E. Gleeson, C.SS.R. D.D.) at…

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Rocks Ahead? Mr. Willis's Mission Nearing London London, May 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

There is much speculation in official circles here as to how Mr. A. C. Willis, who will arrive at Southampton on…

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Merriwa Church of England Bazaar. a Great Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

The Church of England Women's Guild, under the leadership of Mesdames C. Stretch (President), H. J. Witney (secretary) and E. Cox…

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Sent to Gaol Stole from Church NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 5

Imprisonment for a month with hard labour, was the penalty given Arthur Ford Johnson at the Police Court to-day for stealing from a…

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Mr Willis and His Mission Speculation Rife

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 4

There is much speculation in official circles in London as to how Mr A. C. Willis, who will arrive at Southampton to-day, will fulfill his…

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New Presbyterian Moderator Right Rev. R. J. H. McGowan Installed Address on Social Problems

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

At the Presbyterian Assembly last night, the Right Rev. R. J. H. M'Gowan was installed as the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church. Following the installation Rev. Dr. John Walker, of Canberra, paid…

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Set Alight By Rebels Churches Ablaze London, May 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

Messages from Seville state that the whole city is in the hands of a revolting mob. The Cathedral, the second…

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Ascension Day Observance To-morrow Church Festival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 4

To-morrow, Thursday, will be observed as Ascension Day, being the 40th day after Easter Day, on April 5…

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