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Churches, 1940

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Masonic Service at St. Andrew's Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Between 60 and 70 Freemasons attended the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for the annual Masonic service last night. Prior to the…

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French Premier Confers with Mr Churchill (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

The French Premier (M. Reynaud) visited London to-day and conferred with the Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) and the War Cabinet…

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Anglican Synod New Constitution for Church Bishop’s Address Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 6

In his address to the [?] synod, which opened in [?] Hall this morning, the Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Betty) recommended the adoption of a draft of the [?] for the Church of England in Australia…

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Empire Day Methodist Sunday Schools SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 8

Empire Day was celebrated in the Methodist Sunday School last Sunday. in the [?] department…

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Mothers' Doy Celebration West Cessnock Congregational Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

The celebration of Mothers' Day, at the West Cessnock Congregational Church, was a very impressive function. There…

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Ladies' Guild Activities. West Cessnock Congregational Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

The Ladies' Cuild dawing the strike organised bikes on Saturday afternoons. Over cups of tea at these outings, the members discussed ways…

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Church Set on Fire. Temore Outrage. Lutheran Congregation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

Police believe that a deliberate attempt was made to burn the Lutheran Church at Temora by soaking the floors and wooden fittings with…

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A National Day of Prayer Services at Muswellbrook. Large Congregations at All Churches

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

Sunday last was observed as a national day of prayer throughout the Empire. Muswellbrook made a splendid response to the call made by His Majestey the King, that in this time of crisis in the history of the Empire the people should turn to God, beseeching Him to give us strength to…

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Fires in Lutheran Churches

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

In Hopetoun (Victoria) a Lutheran Church was burnt dawn on Friday, and the following night an attempt was made to burn down the Lutheran…

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Service to the Country Deepaniag of Patriotism and Churchmanship Bishop Batty’s Address Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

The Bishop of Newcastle, in his address to wood this morning said that the critical days in which they lived ought to do twp things. The first was that they ought is deepen and [?] and make the people feel [?] there was…

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Church Army Should be Helped Like Others Huts in Camp Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

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Tea Meeting Congregational Church 89th ANNIVERSARY

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

The celebration of the 89th [?] of the West Meltband Methodist Church was conduced last night when a [?] meeting…

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“Our Duty Unaltered” Churchill Reviews War Position (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, May 28

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 2

“The English and French armies are now engaged in a most severe battle, [?] on three sides and from the air. The position is extremely grave,” said the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Anglican Synod Educational Reports Girls’ School Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 7

[?] his report on the Church of England [?]…

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Anglican Synod New Constitution Adopted Keen Debate Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 9

The draft constitution few the Church of England in Australia was adopted by the good of the [?] of Newcastle after a keen debate. Sir John Pedan moved : “That the [?] the…

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Words of Comfort International Affairs Church Address

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 10

Aid J. [?] Chairman of the Congregational Union of N.S.W. gave the address at the [?] of the West…

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Special Services Intercession and Prayer Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

The moderator of the N.S.W. Presbyterian Church has sent a communication in the ministers of church asking them to continue this Sunday…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 7

Al a representative meeting held during the week it was decided to reseind a previous decision to hold a cabaret instead of the usual ball and a…

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Catholic Ball Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

Mrs. F. Jones and Hiss Mr. Drinan have been appointed as joint hon. secretaries of a. committee to organise the Catholic Ball to be held at…

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