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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Kurri Presbyterian Church. Fellowship Fourth Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 3

The fourth anniversary of the Presbyterian Fellowship at Kurri Kurri, was celebrated recently with a very, successful birthday party, when…

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Kurri Methodist Circuit

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

Rev. Robens will preach at Kurri Methodist Church on Sunday, at 11 a.m., and take as his subject "The Poor Wise…

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Dancing Revue Methodist Memorial Miss De Boshier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

The Methodist Memorial Hall was crowded, last night, when an outstanding dancing time revue was presented by Miss Estelle de…

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Church Services. Sunday, May 7, 1939. St. Alban's, Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

7.30 a.m., Holy Communion; 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Choral Eucharist; 7.30 p.m., Evensong and Sermon…

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Rev. L. E. Threlkeld Early History Recalled Link with Stroud's Historic Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

The life story of Rev. L. E. Threlkeld, one of the most picturesque figures in the History of the northern district, was given recently to…

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Evening Services in Churches

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

The attention of members of the Church of England. Presbyterian, and Methodist Churches is drawn to the fact that on and" after Sunday…

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Use of Church As Drill Hall Bishop Objects

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

On Wednesday the Bishop of Carpentaria (Right Rev. S. H. Davies) threatened to demolish his own church because the naval authorities…

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Flower Show and Cooking Competition Successful Effort for All Saints' Church

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 8

The annual flower show and cooking competition in aid of All Saints' Church, held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday afternoon, was a distinct…

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Long Service Mrs. Turton Honoured Ladies' Church Aid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 6

At Thursday afternoon's meeting of the East Maitland Methodist Ladies' Church Aid, opportunity was taken to recognise the long…

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Annual Ball Quirindi Church Of England QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

The annual Church of England ball, which was, held in the Quirindi pavilion, was again a brilliant success, and was followed by a juvenile night,…

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LOSTOCK St. John's Church of Younger Set Lostock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 5

The annual meeting of the St. Joan's Church of England Younger Set was held in the Lostock Hall. The election of officers resulted in…

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The Churches Tomorrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 6

At the West Maitland Congregational Church the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed in the morning. New members will be received…

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Mission Ends At Campbell's Hill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

An exhortation to Catholics not to lower their standards to harmonise with pagan teachings was made by Father Denehy in the Sacred Heart…

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Church Worker Back From Norfolk Island SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. Weiss, who has been stationed at Norfolk Island as the representative of the Methodist Church, has returned to Singleton…

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Church Plea Non-Aryan Christian Refugees SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 3

The Acting Precentor, the Rev. M. A. Payten, preaching at St. Andrew's Cathedral last night, made a plea for the non Aryan Christian refugees…

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St. John's Church 83rd Anniversary At Hinton Tea and Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

Old parishioners from Sydney and the surrounding districts were included in the large congregation of approximately 150 people,…

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Fellowship Tea Methodist Young People

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

Last Sunday afternoon about 50 young people gathered in the Junior Room of the Cessnock Methodist Sunday School for…

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Baptist Church The Lord's Prayer Sunday's Sermons

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 5

Pastor B. Gilbert Wright spoke on Sunday last on the Lord's Prayer and said: "God is more than a mighty Creator…

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Scout Parade At St. Paul's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

On Sunday morning the rector of St. Paul's (Rev. Carlos Stretch) conducted a Scout Parade service In connection with the Australian Scout Week…

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Wallarobba Anniversary of St. Anne's Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

Eight years have passed since the opening of St. Anne's Presbyterian Church at Wallarobba, and each year since then a tea meeting and concert…

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