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Churches, 1938

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"Godless Gathering" Catholic Protest

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 2

In all Roman Catholic Churches throughout Australia and New Zealand last night the congregations were asked to vote on a protest…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 3

Soul was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations comprising the Lesson-Sermon was the follow…

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Peace Mission Lansbury's New Tour LONDON, August 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 1

Mr. George Lansbury, former Opposition leader, who resigned the Presidency of the Parliamentary Labour Party on account of his…

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Into the Land of Egypt- 13 Cairo's Hidden Churches

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 4

On the east bank of the Nile, about four miles from Cairo, is a district where dark old houses nod together across narrow lanes. The old gate of…

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Church of England Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 7

The annual meeting of St. John's Younger Set was held at the Rectory on Thursday night. The following were elected as…

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Declining Birthrate Worse Than War Fears of Sydney's Anglican Archbishop

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 August 1938 · page 2

"There are more possibilities of calamity confronting Australia than the possibility of destruction of life by war," said the…

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Church Aid W. Maitland Methodists Birthday Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1938 · page 10

Celebrations in connection with the birthday of the Women's Church Aid of the West Maitland Methodist Church were held in the Memorial Hall…

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Church and War Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1938 · page 4

The Anglican Diocesan Synod, last night expressed opposition to war as a means of aggression, and favoured the granting of facilities for nations to…

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Place Mission

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 10

Mr. George Lansbury, the British Labour pacifist, has gone on a new "peace mission" to Bulgaria, Rumania, Yugoslavia, and…

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Presbyterian Church Concert Young People's Programme

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 7

A very enjoyable concert programme was given by the Presbyterian Fellowship and O.B.B. on Tuesday night, when they…

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Aberdeen News Presbyterian Annual Bazaar. Big Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 5

The splendid co-operation of all hands brought a big success with this year's annual Presbyteriann bazaar, held in the Aberdeen Memorial Hall…

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Kurri Catholic Ball Next Tuesday Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 5

Arrangements on a far larger scale than previously are being completed for the annual Catholic Ball to be held next Tuesday night in the…

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Aberdeen District News Presbyterian Annual Bazaar. Big Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 8

The splendid co-operation of all hands brought a big success with this year's annual Presbyteriann bazaar, held in the Aberdeen Memorial Hall…

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St. Luke's Church

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 5

The preliminary function in connection with the centenary celebrations eventuated in the grounds of St. Luke's Church of England on…

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Court of Petty Sessions (Before Mr C. G. Carr-Boyd, P.m.) Friday, August 19. Alleged Breaking, Entering and Stealing From Church

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 6

A young man, Thomas Wilson, described as having no fixed abode, appeared on a charge of breaking and entering a divine place of worship,…

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Church Notes Evensong Service at All Saints'

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 6

At All Saints' Church on Sunday morning, at 11 a.m., there will be special prayers and sermon appropriate for the commencement of…

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Unsettled State of the World Churches Move in Peace Campaign

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 6

What is known as Peace Week will be inaugurated in the local Anglican, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches on Sunday next. The Singleton…

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Catholic Ball Function at Largs Great Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 4

The third annual Catholic ball, which was held in the School of Arts, Largs, on Tuesday evening last was, without exception, the…

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Singleton and District Man for Trial Alleged Robbery at Church Charitable Boxes Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 2

After hearing evidence in the Court of Petty Sessions at Singleton, Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd, P.M., committed Thomas Wilson, 27, a stranger, for…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 4

At the West Maitland Congregational Church to-morrow, the minister's subjects will be "The Dignity of Han" and "Conventional Religion."…

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