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Churches, 1937

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Praise Service St. Stephen's Church New Building

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 6

There was a large congregation at the monthly praise services of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, on Sunday evening, when…

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Large Funeral Late Mrs. F. E. Markwell Church Tribute

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 7

The funeral of the Mayoress of Maitland, Mrs. F. E. Markwell, which left St. Mary's Church West Maitland, after a service had…

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Children's Operetta Greatly Appreciated Successful Effort for All Saints' Church

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 2

The Parish Hall was crowded last night when a Japanese operetta entitled "Princess Chrysanthemum" was successfully presented…

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Annual Catholic Ball East Gresford Function a Pronounced Success Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 5

The eighth annual Catholic Ball held at East Gresford last evening was a pronounced success. The night was an ideal one for dancing, and from an early hour dancers began to arrive from every part of the district until dancing space in the…

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Boys' Society Anniversary Banquet Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 6

The eighth anniversary banquet of the Church of England Boys' society was held in the St. Mary's Sunday school hall last night. The hall was gaily decorated with…

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Local and General News Catholic Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 6

For the Catholic ball, to be held on Wednesday next, modern and old time dance bands have been engaged, and several novelties are listed on the…

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Camber Well St. Clement's Church CAMBERWELL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 2

The committee of St. Cloment's Church of England, Camberwoll, is organisting a ball on September 1 to raise funds for the construction of a…

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Catholic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 2

Dancing will be conducted from 8 o'clock until 1 o'clock at the Catholic Ball, to he held at the Literary Institute, East Maitland, on Monday,…

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Feast of Music Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 3

A rare treat awaits those who enjoy really good choral music, as a recital, under the able conductorship of Mr. A. B. Patton, is to be given in…

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Rev. C. A. Guest's Letter to Singleton Friends En Route to the Mission Fields

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 2

Letters from Papua to Singleton friends, principally the Boy Scouts, have brought news of Rev. C. A. Guest, who left Singleton in June…

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St. Mary's Church Dean of Newcastle's Visit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 6

There were large Congregations at both services at St. Mary's Church West Maitland, yesterday, which were conducted by the Dean of Newcastle,…

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The Church Not for Sunday Only God's Family

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 6

Speaking at the morning service in St. Paul's Church, West Maitland, yesterday, the rector, Rev. Carlos Stretch, said that there…

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CHURCHES Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 3

"Soul" was the subject in all Churches of Christ Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "My Soul thirsteth for God, for the living god;…

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Tomb Inspected in English Churchyard Reminder of Bodysnatchers

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 3

The days of Burke and Hare, the body-snatchers, are recalled by the observance of an annual rite at Sutton (Surrey) parish churchyard one day…

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Church of England Ball at Glendon a Successful Function

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 2

One of the most successful evenings at Glendon, if not the most successful, was Thursday last, 12th August. On the previous night a large and…

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Catholic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 2

Everything points to the annual Catholic ball, which is to be held in the show pavilion to-morrow night, being a big success, Two orchestras…

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"All-in" Wrestling After Church LONDON, August 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 9

An Invitation to worshippers to attend "all-in" wrestling matches after church will be made at St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church,…

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Church Crowded Holy Family SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 2

"While I live I grow" would be a good motto for the Holy Family Confraternity, for success has attended this organisation of Catholic men…

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"Dangerous Days" Dr. Norwood on World Affairs Mission of the Empire Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 2

Addressing members of the Millions Club, Dr. Cyril Norwood, who is president of St. John's College, Oxford, and one of the prominent speakers at the New Education Fellowship Conference, declared that Japan would like to confine China…

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BRANXTON Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 3

A pleasant evening was organised in connection with the Church Anniversary on Tuesday evening. The following items were rendered: Miss Grace Dorman…

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