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Churches, 1940

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Clarence Town Church of England Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

The Church of England ball, organised by the Women's Guild at Clarence Town, was a pronounced success both socially and financially. The…

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Gundy Church of England Ball Large Attendance Ensured Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

The annual ball sponsored by St. Matthew's Church of England, Gundy, took place in the Gundy Hall on Monday evening last. The attendance was…

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Churchill—Man of Action

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

In his appearance there is little to suggest the latent power of the man, writes "Atticus" in the London "Sunday Times" of Mr. Winston Churchill…

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Devonshire Tea Church Aid Afternoon

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

The Devonshire tea afternoon by the Ladies Church Aid at the East Maitland Methodist Halt yesterday was mast successful The attendants?…

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St. Joseph’s Church Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 5

The people of Largs will be afforded an opportunity of entertaining the militia in training at Large camp at the dance to be held at the Largs…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 6

In St. Stephen Presbyterian Church East Maitland, there will be a parade of the 13th Battalion from Rutherford camp at the evening…

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Visitor in Toe Pulpit Methodist Church SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 8

Mr. J. Hocking, of [?] was the preacher at the morning service at the Singleton Methodist Church yesterday. He was formerly [?]…

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Church Parade Voluntary Aid Detachments

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

Voluntary Aid detachments from East and West Maitland took part in a church parade at the West Maitland Methodist Church yesterday…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3

Is the universe, including man, evolved by atomic force? was the subject in all Churches of Christ Scientist. on Sunday…

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Mr Churchill's Proclamation

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

The French plenipotentiaries left for Rome by air after the signing of the agreement with Germany. They travelled in three German planes and…

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Methodist Bazaar

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 2

A stall was conducted in Dowling-street on Friday last by ladies of the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid, when £8 was raised towards the church…

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LOCHINVAR Parish Function LOCHINVAR

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 5

Mr. B. Heagney presided over a meeting of St. Patrick’s parishioners on Sunday morning, when it was decided to hold a euchre party and social…

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France Signs Armistice Britain Stunned Churchill Makes a Statement Future of Navy Unknown London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

The French Government has accepted the Germans terms, placing the French empire tit the mercy of Germany and Italy…

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MUSICALE Presbyterian Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 5

A successful musicale was held In the West Maitland Presb. [?]ian Hall yesterday afternoon in aid of Church funds. Rev. G. G. Eddie presided…

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Solemn Assurances Were Broken Churchill Speaks of France (“Mercury” service) LONDON, June 25

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 1

The British Government had agreed to France’s asking for armistice terms if the French fleet were dispatched to British ports and remained there while the negotiations…

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Mr churchill's Revelation In Commons Asked French Fleet to Go to British Ports

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 1

The British Government had agreed to France's asking for armistice terms if the French Fleet were dispatched to British ports and remained there while the negotiations were being conducted, the Prime Minister (Mr Churchill declared in the House of…

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Ball at Glendon Brook Church of England Effort

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

The annual Church of England ball was held at Glendon Brook Hall on Thursday night last.. Although the attendance was not so large as…

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Presbyterian Church Guild. Annual Birthday Party

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

The seventh annual birthday party of the Merriwa Presbyterian Church Guild was held in the C.W.A. Rooms on Saturday afternoon, when a very…

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Kurri Presbyterian Guild

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

A musicale was held in the Presbyterian Church, Kurri Kurri, on Tuesday last. A large gathering enjoyed the…

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Methodist Sunday School

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 3

A very pleasant social evening was spent at the Methodist Church last Monday, when tho scholars and friends held games, competitions, etc…

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