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Churches, 1939

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State Banner Sunday School Success St. Stephen's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 6

For the fourth time in the last five years, St. Stephen's Presbyterian Sunday School, East Mainland, has won the State Honour…

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Queen Contest Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

At mid-day to-day the count in the queen competition being conducted in connection with the West Maitland Presbyterian Church was as follows:…

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Church Bazaar Catholic Parishioners Organise Morpeth Plans

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 8

What already promises to be a highly successful fete and one that will at least equal any that has previously been held is being…

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Cessnock Methodist Church. Extensive Renovations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 8

Cessnock Methodist Church is undergoing extensive renovations and redesigning. Twelve years ago the Church Hall in Coper-street was…

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Catholic Bazaar Opens Indications for Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

With ideal weather prevailing, the opening session of the Catholic bazaar was held in the James Theatre this Thursday afternoon, and was…

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Soviet Mission In China. Report Stirs Japanese Circles

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

A large Soviet military mission from Moscow is reported to have arrived at Chungking (Szechwan, China), headquarters of the Chiang Kai-shek regime. It is rumoured in Shanghai that China and Russia may…

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Kurri Presbyterian Sunday School. Anniversary Tea and Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 7

Children attending the Kurri Kurri Presbyterian Sunday School were entertained in a planner after their own hearts on Monday last when they…

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Brutality to Catholic Priests. Beaten by Nazi Secret Police

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

Gestapo brutality to Catholic priests in a monastery near the Dutch border is reported in Amsterdam…

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Dungog News Fine Display St. Joseph's Annual Bazaar the Church Debt Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

After many weeks of preparation and enthusiastic work St. Joseph's annual bazaar was officially opened by Mr. C. E. Bennett…

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Christ Church Anniversary Celebrations

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

The celebrations in connection with the 90th anniversary of the dedication of Christ Church, Dungog, will commence on Sunday next with special…

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Church of England Fair Again Successful

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Fair and Sale of Work held on Tuesday last for the funds of St. Luke's Church of England was, once again, a very successful effort…

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Church Notes

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 6

The local Presbyterians will celebrate the 102 nd Anniversary of their Church on Sunday next. The Rev. J. S. Rapkins will preach at both…

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TENNIS — CROQUET Methodist Church Trust Benefit SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 3

There were many competitors in the tennis and croquet tournaments conducted on the Methodist courts and green at Singleton on Wednesday. The…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 6

At the West Maitland Congregational Church the minister's subjects will be a meditation on Psalm LXII., and in the evening "Friendship."…

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Market Day St. Mary's Church Effort Bright Entertainment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 10

A feature of Market Day, held at "Knole," in aid of St. Mary's Church, was the evening entertainment held in the large marquee…

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Butterfly Fair Branxton Methodist Church Splendid Display

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 3

During the week the Methodist Butterfly Fair was held, and an able band of willing workers was well repaid for their weeks of…

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Dungog News Christ Church, Dungog Initial Services Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

The initial services in connection, with the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Christ Church, Dungog, were conducted on…

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Black Watch Impressive Church Parade Street March

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 4

Maitland witnessed the impressive sight of regimental church parade when the Black Watch of Now South Wales (affiliated with…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 3

Probation after death was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Bless is the…

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Church Work In the Outback SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 3

Speaking in St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, the Bishop of Bathurst, the Right Rev. A. L. Wylde, said that the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd…

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