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Churches, 1940

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“Allies Will Fight To The End” Mr. Churchill Reviews the War (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, May 19

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

“A tremendous battle is raging in France and Flanders, and the Germans have broken through the French defences north of the Maginot Line.” Thus spoke the Prime…

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Prayers for Victory and Peace. At All Catholic Churches Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 5

In a letter to the clergy of the Maitland Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Dr. K. Gleeson, C.SS.R., Bishop of Mainland, has ordered that…

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Catholic Appeal Erection of Hut at Greta NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

A State wide appeal was launched last night when the Catholic Service Auxiliary of New South Wel[?]e met la Newcastle. The…

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Church of England Ball. Belle and Beau Selected by Ballot. Enjoyable and Successful Function

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

The social season was given an auspicious opening last night, when the annual ball in aid of the funds of St. Alban's Church of…

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Christianity in Slender Balance. Church Must Work Unceasingly. Address by Premier

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

A call to the Church to work unccasingly in its efforts to ensure a more Christian, a more scientific, and a better social fabric for future…

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Battle for Britain Raging in France Churchill's Warning London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

"A tremendous battle is raging in France and Flanders, and the Germans have broken through the French defences north of the…

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Day of Prayer Church Leaders Support King. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

Anglican and Catholic Church leaders wholeheartedly support His Majesty the King in his wish for a day of national prayer on behalf of…

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Church Social Soldiers Entertained

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

Since the beginning of the war, the West Maitland Methodist Church has played Us part, in entertaining members of the militia and A.I.F. by…

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103 rd ANNIVERSARY Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

The 103rd anniversary celebrations of the West Maitland Methodist Church will be held on June 2. The special precher will be Rev…

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Miller’s Forest Catholic Ball Social

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 8

The enchre party and special promoted by the committed [?] the Catholic ball funds took place in the popular Hall, Miller’s Forest, and was…

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WALLALONG Bowthome Baptist Church WALLALONG

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 7

The Bowthorne Baptist Church was [?]tefully decoded with white nowers for the Mother’s Day service which was concluded by Rev…

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Fight Against Paganism Archbishop Speaks Of Church’s Duty (“Mercury” Services) LONDON, May 27

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 2

The Archbishop of Canterbury, addressing both Hones of Convocation said the present fierce stringier was not only between freedom and the…

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99th ANNIVERSARY Old Canberra Church

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 6

Set la the midst of a modern city much interest sur[?] the increase old Church or St, John the Baptist, which was built by Robert Campbell,…

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Holy Family Retreat at Catholic Church SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

A retreat for members of She Men’s Holy Family Confraternity and other men is being conducted at the Roman Catholic Church at Singleton by…

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Sports Meeting Church of England Boys’ Society

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 8

The fourth annual sports carnival of the Now[?] selection of the Church of England Boys’ Society will be held on the Robina Oval to the…

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Mr. Churchill In France (“Mercury” service) LONDON, May

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, accompanied by [?] military and air adviews, paid a short visit to…

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Day of Prayer St, Stephen’s Church Church Parade

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

In accordance with the desire of Sis Majesty the King, nest Sunday will be observed in St Stephen’s Pressbyiertan Church, East Maitland, as a…

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Stroud Presbyterian

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

Sunday, May 26: Booral 11 a.m., Allworth 2.30 p.m., Empire and Interession. Stroud 1 p.m., United Intercession Service.—Mr. A. G…

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Tea Meeting E. M. Methodist Church Many Attend

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

The annual tea meeting [?] by the church Ald in the East Maitland [?] church last night [?]…

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Anniversary Celebrations Cessnock Methodist Church. Visit of Rev. R. H. CAMPBELL

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

Church Anniversary celebrations are to be held next Saturday and Sunday in the Cessnock Methodist Church. A most…

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