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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1939

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British Mission Leaves for Germany Seeking Trade Pact

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

The President of the Federation of British Industries (Mr Peter F. Bennett) and nine other delegates of the federation have left for…

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Mission School Wrecked Chungking, March 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

The American Mission School building at Ichang was destroyed in an air raid yesterday in which 40 houses were wreeked, resulting in 250…

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Methodist Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

A very successful concert was held at west cessnock in the connection with the Thanksgiving Day Last sunday. choice items…

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Methodist Church Services. Sunday, 19th MARCH

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

Singleton, 99th Anniversary Services, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.—Rev. G. Stuart Udy. Special singing. Roselands, 2.30 p.m.—Rev. G. Stuart…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Sunday, March 19th—YOUNG People's Day

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

11 a.m., "The Friend of All." 7.30 p.m., "World Fellowship." Jerry's Plains, 3 p.m. Monday, 8 p.m., Presbyterian Club…

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Social and Concert in Methodist Hall

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

On Monday night last a social and concert was held in the Methodist School Hall. This year, instead of the harvest festival, a thanksgiving…

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Methodist Concert Enjoyable Function at West End

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

On Monday evening, at the West End Methodist Church, a concert was held to raise funds in aid of the Ladies' Auxiliary…

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Church Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

The Women's Guild of St. John's, Cessnock, have once more commenced their fortnightly old-time dances, and it…

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Merriwa District News Reprinted from ("The Merriwa & Cassilis News") Church of England Women's Guild

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

On Thursday of last week in the Parish Hall the annual meeting of Holy Trinity Women's Guild was held, the Rector (Rev. M. C. Brown)…

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Church Aid

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid was held in the Australia Hall on Wednesday, March 8. Mrs. McRae was…

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Church Notes Church of England

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 7

On Sunday morning at All Saints' Church the Bishop of Newcastle will be the preacher. Being Mothering Sunday, the children will present a…

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Church of England Services. March 19th—MOTHERING

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

All Saints—8 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 a.m., Special Mothering Sunday Service (Matins)— Preacher: Tile Bishop of Newcastle; 7.30…

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Church Broadcasts NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 3

Protestant religious services broadcast by 2NC will be from local churches only. This decision followed a…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 6

To-morrow, will be observed as Commonwealth Youth Sunday by the Presbyterian Church of Australia, and appropriate services will be held in…

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Local and General News Methodist Church Anniversary

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

The Singleton Methodist Church celebrated its 99th anniversary yesterday with services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., the preacher being the…

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Special Services Foundation of Methodist Church SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

The foundation of the Singleton Methodist Church, which was founded 99 years ago, was celebrated at special services yesterday…

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St. Paul's Mothering Sunday Church Filled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

St. Paul's Church, West Maitland, was filled with a splendid congregation, which came to take part in the service in praise of mothers…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Matter was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Thou shall not take the name of tho Lord thy…

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Mothering Sunday Observance at All Saints' Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

"Mothering Sunday" was observed at All Saints' Church yesterday, and a crowded congregation heard an interesting and appropriate address by…

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Interesting Cooking Competitions. Kurri Methodist Ladies' Aid

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 4

Kurri Kurri Methodist Ladies' Church Aid wish to draw attention to the interesting list of cooking competitions which will…

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