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Churches, 1940

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"Unthinkable That Italy Should Enter the War." Views of Bishop Duhig, of Brisbane. (From the "Catholic Freeman's Journal," of May 16)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

"To me it is unthinkable that Italy should enter the war on the side of Germany, and last Sunday's ovation to Pius X[?] in the capital city of…

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Church Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Parish of Wollombi, Church of England—Day of National Prayer: Wollombi, 9/30 a.m.; Payne's Crossing, 11 a.m.; Laguna, 2.30 p.m…

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Day of Prayer All Churches on

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

In response to the appeal of his Majesty King George, special services of prayer for success in the war will be held in all churches throughout…

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Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Sunday, May 26: Methodist 7 p.m., Mr. C. Parker…

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Stroud Church of England

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

Sunday, May 26: Stroud 8 a.m. (H.C), Evensong 7 p.m.: Monkerai 11 a.m.; Ward's River, Evening 2.30 p.m. Intercessions in connection…

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Painting Church Roof

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

The problem facing the Council of St. Mark's Church of finding the cost for painting the church roof has been lessened by the good nature of Mr…

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Germans Fighting in Abbeyille Churchill Tells Commons London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

Abbeville was now in German hands and heavy fighting was proceeding around and in Boulogne, said the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Council of Churches in N.S.W. National Day of Prayer

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

"To his Worship, the Mayor,—"Dear Mr. Mayor,—You will have noticed the appeal made by His Majesty the Kins that Sunday, 26th…

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Day of Prayer Intercession Services Church Crowded

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

From [?] o’clock yesterday morning until 9 o’clock last night continuous services of prayer and intercession were held in the…

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Catholic Ball Successful Function At Muswellbrook MUSWELLBROOK

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 10

One of the most successful functions held in the district for many years was arranged [?] the home of Mrs. J. J. Casey, of “Maryvale,”…

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Strange Belief English Churchyards

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 2

There have been numerous reasons to account for the fact that the north sides of churchyards are often devoid of graves…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services Day of National Prayer

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

At the request of the King special services of humiliation and prayer will be held at Rutherford Presbyterian Church at 9.30 a.m., and West…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

There will be special services of Prayer and Humiliation on all Baptist Churches to-morrow. At the Wast Maitland Church, morning…

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Circular Naves Churches in England

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 10

Five churches with circular naves exist in England. The best is the parish church of St. Sepulchre, Northampton. It must have been begun…

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Day of Prayer Presbyterian Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

Large congregations attended the impressive services held yesterday at Rutherford and West Maitland (Sco[?] Presbyterian Churches in connection…

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Anglican Synod Newcastle Diocese

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

The second session of the twenty sixth synod of the Diocese of Newcastle will open with the synod service in the Newcastle Cathedral…

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The Churches. Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Soul and [?]ody was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “My soul…

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Call of the King Empire’s Day of Intercession District Church Services

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

At the call of the King, yesterday was observed as a day of prayer throughout the British Empire. Special inter[?] services were held at all churches in the Maitland district, and large congregations [?]ded…

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89th YEAR Congregational Church Anniversary Special Services

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Special services in commemoration of the 89th anniversary were held in the West Maitland Congregational Church yesterday,…

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