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Churches, 1940

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Catholic War Collection Appeal in Sydney Arch Diocese

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

The recent appeal by Archbishop Gilroy in Roman Catholic churches in the Sydney Archdiocese resulted in £4692 being raised for the…

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St. Paul’s Church Rector Unable to Take Services

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 4

Rev. Carlos Stretch was unable to take the services at St. Paul’s Church yesterday, being still under the doctor’s care…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 3

Truth was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Sc[?] on Sunday. The golden text was: “O God, my…

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Official Visit President of Methodist Conference

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

At the week-end the West Maitland [?] will receive an official visit from the president of the Methodist Conference of New South Wales…

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Catholic United Services' Association. Branch Formed at Muswellbrook. Comforts for Greta Camp

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 5

In order to assist in the establishment of a hut at the Greta camp a new organisation, the Catholic United Services'…

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Christ Church Memorials Dedicated DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 6

Two memorials dedicated in Christ Church, by the rector, Rev. A. W. Moore, during July were an altar service book, in memory of Irene [?]…

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Catholic Ball

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 4

Preparations for the forthcoming Maitland Catholic Ball are now well in hand, and the organising committee is leaving no stone untamed to…

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Catholic Ball at Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 4

The good attendance of ladies at the Catholic Ball last week was responsible for many fine dresses being worn and the gay colours blended with the drapings…

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Maitland Visit Methodist President Welcome Social

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 6

Rev P.L. Black president of the Methodist Conference of New South Wales a will make his official visit to the west Maitland circuit on…

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Inspection of Defences Mr. Churchill’s Visit (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, July 31

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, to-day paid a surprise visit to the north-east of England, and inspected coastal fortifications and defence…

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Church Aid Pleasant Afternoon

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 3

A pleasant afternoon conducted by the Ladies’ Church Aid to the East Maitland Method[?] church Hall yesterday afternoon in aid of church…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

Truth was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "O…

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Weston Church of England Annual Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

The annual ball of Weston St. Mary's Church of England will be held on Wednesday, September 4, in the Parish Hall…

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Christ Church Memorial Gifts

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

The following memorial gifts, were dedicated by the Rector, Rev. A. W. Moore, during July in the presence of large congregations:…

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Churchill's Salary Taxed Down London August 1

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

Sir Frank Sanderson in the House of Commons referring to the [?] of 'direct taxation, declared that, Prime Minister’s salary of £50.000…

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REV. P. L. BLACK Visit of Methodist President

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 4

The rare vista of a President of the N. S. W. [?] is naturally, of priest [?] to the Methodists of West Maitland. The President…

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Church Aid E. Maitland Methodists

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 4

The annual meeting of the East Maitland Methodist Ladies" Church Aid was held on Thursday. A review the year's work was given, and the…

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The Churches To—morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 4

Sunday services at the West Mall land Baptist Church will be conducted by Mr. E. F. Taylor in the morning and by the [?]…

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Birthday Party At the Parish Hall

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 4

Many little friends and parents were present at a party given in honour of Warren Kirkwood’s third birthday held in the Parish Hall,…

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