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Churches, 1940

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Catholic Movement in Defence of Britain Launching by Cardinal Hinsley

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 3

Cardinal Hinsley, launching a Catholic movement named the Sword of the Spirit which is designed to support the conflict into which…

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“Invasion Threat Still Exists” Mr. Churchill’s Warning (“Mercury” Service) London, August 4

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 2

“The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, wishes it to be known that the possibility of German attempts at invasion has by no means passed away,” it was declared in a statement issued from No. 10 Downing Street last evening…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 3

Love was the subject in all [?] of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The golden text was “o God…

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Musical Recital Presbyterian School Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

The medical recital which even place at the West Maitland Presbyterian school Hall to-night at 8 o’clock, should be all action to all…

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Catholic Movement in Defence of Britain Launching by Cardinal Hinsley

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

Carninal Hinsley, launching. Catholic movement named the Sword of the Spirit which is designed to support the conflict into which…

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Britain Ready for Immediate German Invasion Churchill Warns Nation to Be Prepared. Nazi Preparations Known in Britain

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 5

This morning a warning was broadcast to the people of Britain to prepare for an immediate invasion. It was announced that Britain was in possession of information that great preparations were proceeding in the Baltic, on the coast of Norway, and the coasts of Denmark, Holland, and Belgium for [?] invasion of Britain. It was also stated that Goering had been some time preparing a [?] bomb Britain. The British…

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Seventeen Debutantes Catholic Bull al Singleton Successful Function Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 4

The presentation of 17 debutants in the Mayoress, Mrs T. C. Weadons was a features at the Catholic Ball in the Singleton show ground pavilion last night. As these charming young ladies came in for the presentation the hand played “There ’ll…

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Kurri Methodist Church Aid Successful Musicale

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 3

A successful musicale and Devonshire tea afternoon was held at the Kurri Kurri Methodist Church Hall in aid of the…

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Catholic Ball Training of Debutantes

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

Much praise was given to Miss Bon Herman[?] for training the debutantes and the children for the Maitland Catholic Ball, which was held…

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Large Crowd At The Catholic Ball Seventeen Debutantes Presented

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 1

Well over 500 dancers attended the annual Catholic ball held) at the showground pavilion on Wednesday night. The function was a definite success, and the presentation of 17 debutantes to the Mayoress of Singleton (Mrs T. C. Weedon) was…

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Presbyterian Kirk at Work Official Opening by Mrs W. H. Bowman

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 6

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk at Work was held in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon and last night. There was a good…

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Church Services. Sunday, 11th AUGUST, 1940. St. Alban's Church of England, Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 7

7.30 a.m., Holy, Communion; 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Matins; 7 p.m., Evensong and Sermon. Prayers at all services for rain…

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New Presbyterian Manse

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 2

The West Maitland Presbyterian Manse is now situated in St. Andrew’s-street, where the Rev. Mark McAlpine is in residence…

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£33,000 for Catholic Institutions Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 3

Mare than £83,000 Bus been left to Catholic institutions by Mrs. Mary Kearney, widow, of Double Bay. She died on July 13. aged £5. Largest…

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RENOVATED Church Street Hall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 4

The Church-street ball has been renovated, and is now spic and span, For a number of years the ball had mainly been used as a lodge room, but…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 4

At the Congregational Church, divine service will be held at 11 a.m. and 4.16 p.m. The evening subject will be “The Book and the Ploughman,” it is…

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Ball Arranged Catholic Organisations

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 5

When a combined meeting of the Legion of Catholic Women and the League of patri[?]Girls was held in West Maitland last night It was…

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Methodists Meet Church Aid Banquet

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 4

On Tuesday August in at 6 p.m.. the West Maitland Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid will hold the annual banquet and birthday ten…

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