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Churches, 1937

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Methodist Centenary Service of Remembrance Historic Ceremony Recalled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1937 · page 4

Heads were bowed and voices raised in devout thanksgiving by a large crowd of worshippers last night at a unique service of remembrance, commemorating that night 100 years ago, when the first Methodist service was held in West Maitland at…

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The Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1937 · page 6

At the West Maitland Congregational Church to-morrow morning, the preacher will be Rev. S. S. W. Horner, Chairman of the Congregational Union…

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Presbyterian Church Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 2

The services at the Singleton presbyterian Church yesterday were conducted by the Rev. William J. S. Rankin, of Maitland. Next Sunday the visiting…

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Anglican Boys Rally at Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 5

A large attendance was present at the Anglican boys' tea at St. James's Parish Hall, Morpeth,. yesterday afternoon…

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Centenary Services West Maitland Methodist Church Fine Traditions Upheld

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 4

As the years were rolled back by speakers at a happy reunion gathering at the West Maitland Methodist Memorial Hall on Saturday evening in continuance of the Centenary celebrations, members of the present congregation were able…

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CHURCHES Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 3

"Soul and Body" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was "My soul, wait thou only upon God…

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Large Congregations at St. Patrick's Church Close of Retreat for Women

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 3

Masses at 6 a.m., 7 a.m., and 10 a.m. were celebrated in St. Patrick's. Church yesterday, with the close of the week's…

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Mission Opens Presbyterian Church NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 November 1937 · page 4

In connection with the "recall to religion" in the Presbyterian Churches in New South Wales, the first of the series of missions, arranged by the Presbytery…

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Catholic Bazaar Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1937 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at the Catholic Bazaar, held on Thursday and Friday of last week, particularly at the final session. Good…

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Arrest of Church Leaders Campaign Intensified in Russia. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 November 1937 · page 1

"The Times" Moscow correspondent says, after the arrest of church leaders, Stalin's new campaign against the church has been…

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War on Church Stalin's New Campaign LONDON, Nov. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 8

Since the arrest of a number of bishops and minor clergy on charges of spying, M. Stain's new campaign against the church has been…

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Stroud Methodist Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 2

The Methodist Fair was held on Saturday and exceeded the expectations of the workers in the measure of success. A full report will appear…

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Aborigines. Severe Criticism. of Mission Stations

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

A witness, giving evidence on Tuesday before the Select Committee, sitting in Parliament House, which is inquiring into the administrator of…

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Annual Catholic Bazaar Attended by Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 5

The organisers of the annual Catholic Bazaar are very pleased with the result of this year's effort, which eventuated in the James Theatre on…

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Hobbies Display Methodist Comradeship the Awards Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 2

The Methodist Girls' Comradeship held a successful hobbies' exhibition and novelty evening in the Singleton Methodist Hall…

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Novelties and Hobbies Evening Excellent Display at Methodist Hall

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

The Methodist Girls Comrades' hobbies exhibition and novelty evening, held, in the School Hall on Wednesday evening, was a…

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Willow Tree Church of England Ball Willow Tree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 5

The annual Church of England ball at Willow Tree was a very bright function, though perhaps too late, in the season to attract a large…

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Local Catholic Churches

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 2

St. Patrick's Church was crowded at the 7 a.m. Mass yesterday, when the men of the Holy Family Confraternity received their monthly Holy…

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Dismissal of Mission Manager Admission at Inqury

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 2

The Secretary of the Aborigines Protection Board (Mr Pettit) admitted on Friday that Roderick Roy Brain was dismissed as manager of…

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Church Packed Men's Confraternity SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 2

St. patrick's Church, singleton, was, packed to the doors on Sunday for the monthly meeting of the men's confraternity. The Very Rev, Father…

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