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Churches, 1940

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 3

Christ Jesus was the subject in all [?] day The solden text was [?]…

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St. James's Church. Mission Opens on

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 1

A fortnight's mission will be opened at, the 7 o' Clock Mass at St. James's Church on Sunday next, and will continue for a fortnight. The mission will…

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Red Cross Home Catholic Property Offered Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 2

Roman Catholic authorities in Sydney have offered the Federal Government a large metropolitan church property as a convalescent home for…

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Presbyterian Hut at Greta

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 4

The Presbyterian hut at Greta military camp will be officially opened on Saturday, September 28. The opening will ha performed by the [?]…

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Record Crowd Catholic Hall at Woodville Annual Function Woodville

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 7

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The King Calls the Empire to Prayer First Anniversary of the War. (Contributed by the Rev. W. Holmes, Rector of All Saints' Church of England)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 3

"Yesterday was the first anniversary of the commencement of the war, and news from England informs us that His Majesty The King has…

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Mission at St. James's Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

The Very Rev. Father Gill, C.SS.R., will open the mission at St. James's Church on Sunday next. Father Gill conducted a mission in Musvvellbrook…

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Warning of Fighting in Middle East Battle Fleet and Army Strengthened Review by Mr Churchill

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

We must expect heavy fighting in the Middle East before very long. We have sent a continuous stream of convoys with reinforcements to the Middle East," said the Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) in a review of the war in the House of Commons…

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Mr. Churchill Visit the A.I.F. Optimum For Victory (From Kenneth [?] Official War Correspondent with the Alf.) London, Septemer 6

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) yesterday paid in official visit to the men of the A.I.F. camped in this country. Mr. Churchill was [?]ning heavity on a stick and was looking [?] like John Buil than ever…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 4

In common with all churches, the event Maitland Methodist church will Join In the day of prayer called by the king. At the morning service…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 3

Man was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “The Spirit [?]beareth witness with one sprit…

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St. James's Church. Mission Commenced

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

Preached by Fathers of the Redemptorist Order, a mission opened in St. James's Church on Sunday morning, and will continue for the next…

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Mannequin Parade. At Parish Hall To-night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

Considerable interest is centred in the Mannequin Parade to be held in the Parish Hall to-night under the auspices of the…

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Raids on Britain Expected to Intensify Mr. Churchill's Confidence

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

"Even if the average air attack on Britain is trebled, which is most unlikely, we will withstand it and emerge stronger in the air than…

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East End Damage Mr. Churchill's Tour (“Mercury” Service) LONDON September 9

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister [?] [?]the East End of London yesterday. [?]…

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U a P Poster Mr Menries and Mr.Churchill Labour Protest Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

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Mr. Churchill To Broadcast (“Mercury” Service) London, Sept. 10

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister. Mr. Churchill, will make a broadcast at 5 p.m. G.M.T., on Wednesday (3 a.m…

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95th ANNIVERSARY St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 6

The 98th anniversary of the foundation of the congregation of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, will be…

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“German Assault Has Failed” Mr. Churchill’s Challenging Speech “Invasion May Soon Be Attempted” (“Mercury” Service) London, Sept. 11

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 1

“We cannot be sure whether the Germans will try an invasion at all; but nobody should blind himself to the fact that a full-scale invasion is being prepared with typical thoroughness and may be launched at any time…

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