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Churches, 1939

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"Dry" Canteens Anglican Synod Approves SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 10

The synod of the Diocese of Sydney passed a resolution commending the decision of the Federal Government that "dry" canteens would be…

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NEATH Methodist Eisteddfod Opening Sessions Neath

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 3

The third annual eisteddfod organised by members of the Methodist Church was opened yesterday. The adjudicators are Miss Ivy Smith…

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Fine Display Fair at Raymond Terrace Methodist Effort Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the Methodist Fair in the Oddfellows' Hall, Raymond Terrace. The takings were higher than in…

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90th Anniversary Dungog's Oldest Church Week's Celebrations Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 9

Following are additional details of the history of Christ Church, Dungog, the 90th anniversary of which will be celebrated during the week commencing October 22. Arrangements have also been made for a visit by the Bishop of…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

At the West Maitland Congregational Church to-morrow the Minister will preach at both services. The Junior Church will resume on Sunday…

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Annual Picnic Presbyterian Church Scottish Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 4

On Saturday the West Maitland Presbyterian Church held its annual Sunday School Picnic on the racecourse grounds at…

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Final Session Neath Eisteddfod Methodist Church Neath

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

The juvenile eisted[?] organised by the Neath Methodist Church was concluded on Saturday night…

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Methodist Church Anniversay of Sunday School SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

Special choral singing and items by the children were features of the special Sunday School anniversary services held in the Singleton Methodist…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

True to the best traditions of many years past, the observance of the anniversary of the establishment of the Singleton Methodist Sunday…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

Doctrine of Atonement was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "If any man…

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Interesting Church History Anglican Parish of Dungog Historical Outline of Activities in the Parish for the Past 103 YEARS, 1836 TO 1939

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

The following information is kindly supplied by the Rector, Rev. A. W. Moore: It is difficult for us to realise, now…

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Parish Hall Dances

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

The Tuesday night dances held weekly in the Parish Hall, Westcott-street, are proving very popular to dance patrons…

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Kurri Presbyterian Church Successful Anniversary Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 6

The anniversary services of the Kurri Kurri Presbyterian Sunday School were contributed in song and verse by the children attending the…

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Annual Catholic Bazaar

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

An advertisement appears in this issue reminding the public of the annual Catholic Bazaar, which is being held this week, on Thursday and…

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Methodist Flower Show Attended by Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

Attended by a large crowd during the afternoon and evening sessions, the annual floral fete organised by the Methodist Ladles' Church Aid…

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Prizes Presented Methodist Sunday School Annual Concert Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

Rev. H. Polkinghorne last night presented the prizes won by the pupils of the Singleton Methodist Sunday school…

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A Wealth of Floral Beauty Methodist Flower Show and Fair. "Best Show I have Seen," states Judge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

THE people of the Methodist Church have every reason to be proud of the success of their annual flower show and fair, held at the School of Arts on Friday last. The horticultural section was by far one of the best ever staged in the town…

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Treasure Hunt Scots' Church Populaf Lady

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 6

Financially and socially the "treasure hunt" arranged by the committee of the Scots Church popular lady competition, whose candidate is Miss…

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Annual Prize-giving. Methodist Anniversary Celebrations

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

The anniversary of the Singleton Methodist Sunday School was continued on Monday night when Rev. H. Polkinghorne presented to the…

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Methodist Fair 'Six Ages Of Woman' Cessnock Display Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

"The Six Ages of Woman," is the novel title chosen for the annual fair, organised by the Ladies' Church Aid of the Cessnock…

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