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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1938

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Methodist Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 3

The Rev H. Polkinghorne, preaching from the text, "Let us therefore fellow after the things which make for peace," said:—…

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Father Gleeson Parish Presentation High Tributes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 4

If public indication were needed that the Rev. Father James Gleeson, who, until recently, was Parish Priest of Morpeth, holds a unique…

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Musical Service All Saints' Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 2

A special musical service was held in All Saints' Church of England last night. A large congregation listened to the…

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Church Dispute Pamphlet Prepared Will Be Published Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 1

A pamphlet, prepared by a committee of 50 clergy of the Church of England, who recently sent a memorial to the Archbishop of…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 4

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

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Peace of the World Services in Local Churches. All Saints' Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 3

Before the sermon at All Saints' Church, at the 11 o'clock service, the Rector, the Rev. W. Holmes, called the congregation to special prayer…

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Demoralising Influence of Gambling Protest by Council of Churches

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 4

The report of the Council of Churches, submitted at the annual meeting in Melbourne, described gambling as "a mania…

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Welcome Planned Morpeth's New Parish Priest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 6

At a meeting of the Catholics of Morpeth, presided over by Mr. Bede Considine, and at which the Rev. Father Joseph Bernasconi was…

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Kent Mission Germany Will Not Rule Says Evangelist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 8

"The sea of humanity groans under the omens of the coming storm. Looming on the international horizon are the murky clouds…

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Juvenile Concert. in Aid Church Funds. Successful Entertainment

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 4

The juvenile concert held at the Olympia Theatre on Tuesday evening last, in aid of the Methodist Church funds, was a most successful…

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Catholic Ball Annual Function at Kurri Delightful Decorations Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 5

Green and gold streamers radiating from the centre of the Ambulance Hall, Kurri Kurri, last night, were featured in the decorative scheme, when the annual Catholic Ball was held. On the stage, a delightful painting of "Snow White and…

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Young Migrants Church of England Scheme SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 10

Sixteen youths, being the first of the nominated migrants to come from England under the Church of England Empire Settlement Scheme, arrived…

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One Church Australia's Chance World Change

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the well-known missionary and author from india, held the interest of a large attendance at the West…

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Boy Migrants From England Arrival of First Under Church of England Scheme. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

Sixteen youths, the first of the nominated migrants to come from England under the Church of England settlement scheme, arrived in…

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BRANXTON Memorial Dedicated St. John's Church Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

St. John's Church of England was crowded for the evening service on Sunday when the rector (David R. May) dedicated a…

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Paterson Catholic Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 6

The Savoy, Dance Baud will be in attendance at the annual Catholic Ball, to be held at the Paterson School of Arts on Thursday, September 8. It…

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Pelaw Main Mission Concert. Hearald's Fine Effort

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 5

A successful concept, in aid of the Mission fund was held in St. Michael's Church Pelaw Main, on Tuesday night, when a…

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Kurri Annual Catholic Ball. Most Successful this Season. Miss Joy Morgan Elected Belle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 9

There was no falling away from the high standard of dressing set by the ladles at previous Balls this season, in the frocks worn at the Annual Catholic Ball, held in the Kurri Kurri Ambulance Hall on Tuesday night…

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Strange Evidence in Court Case Alleged Pledge in Church

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 4

Amazing evidence described by counsel as "more properly belonging to the realm of fiction" was given in a Melbourne court on Wednesday…

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Slight Damage Fire at Kurri Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 2

Last night, shortly after 9 o'clock, Pelaw Main Methodist Church, a weatherboard building was discovered to be alight…

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