“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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →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 [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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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