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Churches, 1937

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Spoke Its Mind (Equal Pay for Sexes Presbyterian Assembly Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 7

Without stating whether it would actively or passively interest itself the Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales to-day in adopting…

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Church of England Ministry Shortage of Young Men

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 2

Striking confirmation of the statement of the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll) last week, that there is a dearth of young…

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Work of the Church Why Synod is Necessary Professor Elkin's Address

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 6

In an address at the Anglican Synod service at the Newcastle! Cathedral last night, Professor A. P. Elkin, M.A., Ph.D., . gave an explanation of why an annual synod was necessary in connection with the work of the Anglican Church, and…

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Anglican Synod Report on Church Property Brenda Station Affairs Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 5

The trustees of church property reported to the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle that Brenda station had experienced a satisfactory year. The season had been good, the station was fully stocked, and to ease the position,…

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Local and General News Anglican Synod at Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 2

The annual Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle opened at Newcastle on Tuesday, the Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty (Bishop of the Diocese)…

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Women in Industry Presbyterian Assembly Debate Equal Pay Favoured Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 6

An interesting debate preceded, the passing of a motion by the Presbyterian General Assembly favouring the payment of equal wages to both sexes for equal work. The motion was proposed by the Rev. A. R. McVittie, of Newcastle, who was…

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Stop Press Church Constitution Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 7

Synod this afternoon, by a large majority, assented to the Constitution for the Church of England in Australia…

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Methodist Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 3

Rev. T. Manning Taylor, B.A., is paying a visit in his capacity of Chairman of the Maitland District of the Methodist Church…

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Methodist Men As Cooks

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 6

Quite an interesting form of entertainment was held in the Methodist School Hall last Wednesday, when the men of the Methodist Church revealed…

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Presbyterian Assembly and Gambling State Lottery Deplored

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 5

Reference to gambling was made by the committee on Church Life and Work which gave its report to the Presbyterian Assembly in Sydney…

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Work for Peace Covenant of League Anglican Synod Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 2

At its concluding session, the Anglican Synod carried a motion urging upon all members the paramount need of Intensive work for…

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Two Evils. Challenge to Church. a Vital Message

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 7

Two evils in Maitland, immorality and drink at dances, but perhaps no worse than in other towns, were referred to by Rev. Carlos Stretch…

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Church of England Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 3
Also in Singleton Argus

Full particulars for the annual Church of England Ball, to be held at the East Gresford School of Arts on Wednesday, July 7, will be…

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Glen William Church of England Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 6

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Church of England was held in the Glen William Hall on Wednesday, 19th inst., and favoured with a good…

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Woddville Ball a Brilliant Success Church Benefit Woodville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 4

Despite the very unfavourable Weather conditions prevailing off thursday night, the "Night of Nights" annual Church of England…

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STANHOPE Successful. House Party Church Benefit Stanhope

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 3

The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ernst (Maryvale)was the scene a happy gathering on Wednesday evening when a house-party one of a series of…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 4

At the West Maitland congregational church, the 86th church anniversary will be celebrated. Old friends and visitors are cordially…

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MORPETH Annual Catholic Ball Organising Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 3

Amongst those interested in the forthcoming annual Catholic hall at Morpeth, enthusiasm of a marked and unexpected degree…

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Guiding Hand Church Anniversary 86th YEAR

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 4

The services at the West Maitland Congregational Church yesterday were of a special nature, it being the 86th anniversary of the…

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