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Churches, 1939

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Series of Sermons "Moral and Spiritual Rearmament" St. Paul's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

The third of a series of sermons on "Moral and Spiritual Rearmament" was given by Rev. Carlos Stretch in St. Paul's Church, West Maitland, on Sunday night last. In the two previous sermons the Rector dealt with two of the chief…

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CHRISTENING At St. Andrew's Church SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

Alwyn John were the names given to the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Cur! Andrews, or Dixie, at his christening at St. Andrew's Church, Singleton, by…

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RECITAL Church Funds Benefit Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

Proceeds of the recital arranged by Mr. J. Benfield, which was held at the Kurri Kurri Congregational Church Hall, last night, were in aid of church…

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MUSICALE Presbyterian Function at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

The stage of the East Maitland Presbyterian Hall presented a gray appearance yesterday afternoon when a musicale was held. Delightfully…

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Bellbird Methodist Circuit. Farewell to Minister

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

Members of the Bellbird and Paxton Churches held a social evening in the Bellbird Churches to bid farewell to Mr. Andrew…

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Successful Fair at Kurri. Methodist Ladies' Aid Entertainment

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

A very successful specialty fair, organised to raise funds for the Kurri Kurri. Methodist Circuit, was organised by the…

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Weston Methodist Juvenile Eisteddfod. Splendid Achievements in all Sections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 9

A keenly competitive spirit spurred competitors on to splendid achievements in all sections at the annual Methodist Eisteddfod, which was held over three days, concluding with a very successful session on Saturday night last, in the…

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St. John's Church. Congregational Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

The annual congregational meeting of St. John's Presbyterian Church was held on Monday last. The meeting was well attended, and the Rev…

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Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

Sunday, March 26: Church of England, 7.30 p.m. Evensong, The Rector. Methodist service cancelled…

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Distinguished Churchman Dr. Scott Pearson's Visit to Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

The Rev. Dr. A. F. Scott Pearson, the special preacher at Scots Church, Sydney, will pay a visit to Scone this month…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 6

At the West Maitland Baptist Church, on Sunday morning, Mr. Jack Brooks, the noted blind evangelist, will be the preacher. At night the…

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Local and General News Mission at St. Patrick's

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 2

The week's mission for women at St. Patrick's Church finished yesterday afternoon, when the church was crowded to the doors. At the…

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THORNTON Church of England New Building

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 6

The land has been cleared and it is expected that the contractor (Mr. A. Partridge-Wall) will commence the building of the new Church of…

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GRESFORD Congregational Church' Chairman's Visit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 8

The annual conference of the East Gresford Congregational Church was held in the church on Saturday night. Among the visitors were Rev. W. G…

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The Churches Christian Science

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 3

Reality was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations…

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Parish Hall Dance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 5

To-night the usual Tuesday' dance will be held in the Parish Hall. The orchestra will be augmented by including a cornet player, which should…

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Methodist Girls' Comradeship. Farewell to Director

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 5

The final meeting of the Methodist Girls' Comradeships over which Mrs. Little, wife of the Rev. L. G. Little, presided,…

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Robs Church Poor Box. Mate Kneels at Altar. "Meanest of Crimes."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 1

Evidence that Gerald Lorraine, 28, had knelt down at the altar of St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, Queanbeyan, while his mate, Norman…

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Church Ablaze Priest Badly Burned MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 10

St. Anthony's Catholic Church al Alphington was destroyed, by a fire, which spread to an adjoining house. The contents of the church were…

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Fire Destroys Church

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 1

Fire destroyed St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Alphington (Vic.) on Monday, and then spread to an adjoining house, which was saved…

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