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Churches, 1940

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Special Prayers Australian Aboriginal Baptist Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 5

Special mention and prayer was made in [?] churches of the [?] on Sunday, for the Australia abor[?]…

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Churchill Warns Neutrals

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. Wilston Churchill, Fire of Lord of the Ad[?] who broadcast to the [?] recently, In Mr speech he advices [?] to with…

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Testing Strength Of Nazi Regime Mr Churchill Calls for United Action

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

"We must not indefinitely co ntinue merely to await blows at us; we hope the day will come when we will hand over that job to Hitler—when he will be wondering, where he is going to be struck next," declared the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr…

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Anglican View on Unemployment Youth Problem Parliamentary Committee Evidence at Sitting in Newcastle Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 5

At to-day’s sitting of the Parliamentary select committee appointed by the State Parliament to inquire Into youth unemployment the views of the Anglican Diocesan Synod…

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"Right Will Win" Churchill Speaks Again "Let Us Get to Our Tasks" London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 1

"I know nothing more remarkable in British history than her willingness to encounter and endure the unknown. This is not a war…

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France Welcomes Churchill’s Speech (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, January 24

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. Winston Churchill’s speech is regarded in Paris as his most opportune and forceful declaration since he joined the Cabinet. The Press accords it an enthusiastic reception as fully…

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Winston Churchill's Speech Welcomed Echoes Aims of France

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

Mr Winston Churchill's speech is regarded in Paris as his most opportune and forceful declaration since he joined the Cabinet…

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WOODVILLE Church Presentation WOODVILLE

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 10

During the service at All Saints’ Church of England, Woodville, on Sunday morning, the rector, Rev. W. E, Burkilt, made a reference to the…

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The Methodist Church a Day of Special Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 1

"The Methodist Church resumes its activities." This is the slogan of Cessnock Methodism for the beginning of February. As there cannot…

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Catholic Inspector of Schools

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

Mr. Kevin Ryan, M.A., B.Ec, who has been appointed Inspector of Schools for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, was educated at Riverview…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 6

At the West Maitland Congres[?] Church to-morrow morning the Sunday school and Junior church service will be resumed at the…

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Chain Letters Left in Church Vigorous Condemnation by Priests. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 2

Religious chain letters left in the seats of the church, and exhorting the finders to write to at least nine other people, were vigorously…

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Denman Church of England Sunday School

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 5

The following children have been awarded passes for last year's work at St. Matthias' Sunday School. The papers were examined in Newcastle:—…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

Love was the subject in all Churches of Christ. Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Test was: “The love…

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St. James’ Church Curate Farewelled REV. R. MAWSON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

A social evening, organised by St. James’ Young People’s Fellowship, was hold in the Parish Hall. Morpeth, to old farewell to Rev…

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Congregational Church and Durham Club. Motor 'Bus Concessions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

The Commissioner for Transport has notified Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., that a permit has been granted exempting the 'bus…

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Choir Music At St Mary’s Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

The chair of St Mary’s, West Maitland is being reorganised, with a view to singing same part of that great body of good music which has been…

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China Inland Mission Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

Four workers in the China Inland Mission field who leave shortly were speakers at a valedictory meeting in Wesley Chapel last Eight. They…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 6

At the West Maitland [?] Church the junior church subject will be “Fishing For Men.” The evening subject will be “Pearls and…

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Fine Displays Harvest Festival Celebration Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

Despite the drought conditions, excellent displays of produce decorated the East Maltland and Bolwarra Methodist Churches…

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