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Churches, 1937

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Historic Church St. Martin - In - Fields

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 5

Ever since the 11th century there has been a church of St. Martin - in - the Fields, London, and when it was really in the fields, London, and cemetery was beside…

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New Parish Diocese of Maitland NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 4

For the first time the recently appointed parish priest (Rev, Father M. O'Connor) officiated in the parish church (St, Patrick 's Wailsend) and…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 3

"Life" was the subject In all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, The golden text was: "The Lord is…

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Buildings Wrecked Cyclone at Kearsley Three Churches Suffer Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 4

Two churches were destroyed, another damaged, while two private homes were razed to the ground and. eight unroofed by a fierce cyclone which struck Kearsley early on Saturday night. The cyclone lasted for only a quarter of an hour,…

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Church Stipends Plea for Equalisation

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 3

A plea for equalisation of church stipends is contained in the "Church Standard," the organ of the Church of England in Australia…

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Cyclonic Storm at Kearsley Churches and Homes Wrecked

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 1

A cyclonic storm struck the township of Kearsley, near Cessnock, shortly after 7 o'clock on Saturday night. Within a few minutes it wrecked two churches, lifted another off its pillars, and ruined several homes…

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Methodist Minister. Sight Fails During Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 5

A vivid description of his feelings immediately prior to his sight failing in the Methodist Church at Orange on Sunday, was given by the Rev. Robert…

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Marriage for Money. "A Sin," Says Clergyman. Small Contributions to Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 3

The Rev. J. Faulkner, in a sermon at the Leichhardt Presbyterian Church, said that parents who forced their sons or daughters into…

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Whither Christian Church? the World Is Waiting for an Answer

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 5

The time has come for some plain speaking about the position of the Church, whose spiritual influence and power in the world no one can deny, is increasingly on the wane, and already is but a shadow of its former self. It must be admitted that this…

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Cyclone Plays Havoc at Kearsley Churches Blown Down and Several Homes Destroyed. Wedding Party's Fortunate Escape

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 3

A cyclone which hit Kearsley shortly after 7 o'clock on Saturday night played havoc with the town. Two churches were blown down, and another was lifted from its foundation…

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Organ Recital St. Mary's Church Impressive Music

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 5

"Music such as we have heard to - night, is a comfort and a joy in times of distress," said Rev. C. W. J. Gumbley, speaking at the Organ R[?]…

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Morpeth Circuit Quarterly Meeting Methodist Church Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 10

The quarterly meeting of the Morpeth Methodist Circuit was held on Tuesday night at the Thornton Church. Twelve officials were present, Rev…

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Church Dance Enjoyable Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

The weekly social and euchre, held at St.Peter's Hall on Saturday night last, was well attended, there being many visitors and all spent an…

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Divorced Persons and Sacraments. Church of England Attitude. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

The Upper House of the York Convocation to-day resolved that the Bishop should decide the question of the administration of the Sacrament of…

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Church and Divorce Bishops' Decision London, January 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

The Upper House of York Convocation to - day resolved that the Bishops should decide the question of admission of the sacraments of the Chureh…

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Church Life Exclusion of Drink Appeal to Clergy Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

Stating that they are deeply concerned with social relations, a Pastoral Letter, issued by the Arehbisliop of Sydney, Dr. Mowll, and…

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Divorce and Remarriage Church of England Attitude (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

The Upper House of the York Convocation to-day resolved that a bishop should decide the question of the administration of the sacraments of the…

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Intoxicating Liquor at Church Gatherings Exclusion Urged in Pastoral Letter Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 6

The exclusion of intoxicating liqquor from gatherings connected with church life, where both sexes meet in fellowship, is urged upon the…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 4

At the West Maitland Congregational Church the series of morning addresses on the old Testament Prophets will be concluded. The final…

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CHURCHES Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

"Truth" was the subject In all Churches of 'Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "The Lord…

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