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Churches, 1940

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Catholic Mission At Raymond Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

A mission is being held in St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, Raymond Terrace. The Rev. Fr. Gilmartin, C.SS.R., of…

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Youth Sunday Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

On Saturday next at 7.30 p.m. (we Presbyterian Youth Lodges, the Order of the Covenant (girls) and the Order of the Burning Bush…

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Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

A ball was held at the School of Arts on Friday night last. Although the attendance was not very large, yet a very enjoyable night was spent…

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Methodist Church Harvest Festival Afternoon

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

The Methodist hall was pressed for room on Wednesday last, when the Ladies' Church Aid had an afternoon. The hall was tastefully decorated in…

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Children's Concert Churches' Effort for Strike Relief Fund

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

A numerous and appreciative audence thoroughly enjoyed the children's concert which was resented in the Congregational Hall on Monday…

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Church of England Ball. Belle and Beau to Be Selected

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

An attraction at this year's Church' of England ball will be the selection of the belle, in addition to the beau, by popular vote. The winners of the…

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Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

The service at St. John's Church of England, Stroud, next Evensong (May 5) will be conducted by Dean Armour, of Newcastle Cathedral…

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Churchill The Wire[?]

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 9

Lots of pastures of a branch that thick wool thing to going to win. This is what are of three very have said [?] “How [?] a thing that scalples to worth a couple of both reads way is this [?] drinks of the [?] Handicap of the Valley — Churchill. It’s a grad ones, [?] between his…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 6

The Superintendent minister will [?] at 11 a.m. and 7.10 p.m. at the West Maitland Methodist Church. The evening service will be a special [?]…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 3

Everlasting punishment was the subject in all Churches of Christ, [?] on Sunday. The Golden Test was: “The way…

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Methodist Girl Comrades Entertain Mothers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

Members of the Methodist Girl Comrades last night entertained their mothers at a function in the Methodist Hall, in honour of…

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Mother’s Day Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 7

On Sunday next Mother’s Day with he celebrated by services at 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. These services have become very popular and the church…

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No-Confidence Mortion Defeated In Commons Mr. Churchill Vigorously Defends Policy (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, May 8

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

The Government had a majority of only 81 on a motion which the Prime Minister accepted as one of censure m the House of Commons to-day. The Labour Party…

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Churchill’s New Post Unified Command Is Popular (Daily War Commentary Issued by Commonwealth Dept. of information.)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 5

Whatever the political reaction to Mr. Chemberiain’s frank statement on Norway, the announcement of Mr. Winston Churchill’s…

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Methodist Church Special Mothers' Day Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 4

As next Sunday is Mothers' Day, special services have been arranged in each of the Methodist churches of the Cessnock circuit. In each of them…

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Methodist Rays Mothers Entertained SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The members of the Methodist [?] [?] entertained their mothers at a social function held in the Methodist Hall at Singleton last night…

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Local and General Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

Sunday, May 12: Methodist, 7 p.m. (Mother's Day), Mr. C. Parker…

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Mannequin Parade in Masonic Hall Proceeds in Aid of St. Luke's Church of England

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 8

The Masonic Hall presented a gay and animated appearance on Wednesday night, when a mannequin parade was held in aid…

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Mr. Chamberlain Resigns Leadership Churchill Chosen by King (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, May 10

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 1

Mr. Neville Chamberlain resigned his office as Prime Minister to-night, and the former First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, has accepted the King’s invitation…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services Mother’s Day

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Special Mother’s Day services [?] be conducted in the Maitland District [?] Churches to-morrow. At West Maitland the preachers will be Mr. F…

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