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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1931

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The Part of the Church "Must Preach and Thump Her Emphasis." Making the Soul of a Nation

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 3

The Rev. C. Irving Benson, of Melbourne, speaking at the Central Methodist Mission's meeting at the Town Hall, Sydney, on…

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ANNIVERSARY Methodist Church Sunday's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 4

Next Sunday, 17th inst.; the West Maitland Methodist Church will celebrate its 72nd anniversary. "While those celebrations relate to…

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For Mission Funds Successful Afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

At the Methodist Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon, the women's auxiliaries connected with. Singleton, Raymond Terrace, Kurri Kurri…

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Florin Afternoon For St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

At "Sharrow," kindly leaned by Mrs. P. B. Cohee, a "Florin Afternoon," in aid of St. Mary's Church funds was arranged by the hostesses…

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SINGLETON All Saints Church Anniversary Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

The 20th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of All Saints' Church, which stands as a striking monument to the memory of…

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Golden Jubilee St. John's, Branxton Church's History

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

The golden jubilee of St. John's Church, Branxton, was celebrated by a parish tea and special services next morning. The present church building attained its 50th anniversary on January. 13, but the celebration of the jubilee was deferred to…

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Church's Grip Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 7

Referring to the suggestion made at the Presbyterian Assembly that the Churches were losing control of the people of Australia, the Primate…

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Catholic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 5

On Sunday last a Catholic Club was formed at Saint Brigid's Roman Catholic church. Rev. Father Kelly, who was…

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Assembly Hall Presbyterian Church SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

The Assembly Hall committee's report submitted to the Presbytcrian General Assembly, showed the total; cost of the building to be £228,494…

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Presbyterian Men's League

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

The newly-formed league held their first social evening in the Presbyterian Hall on Monday last. There was a big roll-up of members and friends, and…

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Church Opposed to Repudiation Presbyterian Moderatorgeneral's Address. "Let Us Be Outspoken."

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 4

That the Presbyterian Church of Australia was wholeheartedly opposed to repudiation was stated by the Moderator-General (Rev; D. A…

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New Presbyterian Moderator Address on Social Problems

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

At the Presbyterian Assembly on Tuesday night, the Right Rev. R. J.H. McGowan was installed as the new Moderator of the Presbyterian…

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Pleasant Evening at Glennie's Creek to Assist Church Funds

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 7

On Wednesday evning there,was a plesant gathering at the residence of Mr Arthur Spinks, at Glennie's Creek, the object being to raise funds to…

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Congregational Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 5

The Congregational Church anniversary services will be held next Sunday, at 11 and 7, when the chairman of the Union, Rev. W. A. Marsh…

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Mothers' Day Sunday's Services PRESBYTERIAN

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 10

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

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 8

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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Divorce Problem Church Concerned Moree Overture Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 5

When the Presbyterian Assembly met to-day an overture from the Moree Presbytery on the question of the Church's attitude…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 4

At the West Maitland Congregational Church, the Pastor, the Rev. A. G. A. Taylor, will be the preacher at both services. The evening service will…

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SINGLETON All Saints' Church Anniversary. Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 6

The 20th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of All Saints' Church, which stands as a striking monument to the memory of…

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