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Churches, 1940

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Presbyterian Floral Fete

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

The annual floral fete organised by the Presbyterian Women's Guild will be held in St. Andrew's Hall on Thursday next. Mr. C. E. Bennett,…

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Cessnock Presbyterian Social Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 7

Meetings of the Presbyterian Mothers' Club are held each Thursday at 11 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church Bellbird, and last Thursday…

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Kurri Red Cross Seventh Day Adventist Church Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

To assist the funds of Kurri Kurri Red Cross Society a concert organised by Kurri Kurri Seventh-day Adventists Church will be held in the School…

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Church of England Ball Brilliant Function Foreshadowed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

Everything points to this year's Church of England Ball, to be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday next, being the most…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

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

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St. Mary's Church of England Annual Ball, Weston. Presentation of Debutantes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 7

The Parish Hall, Weston, was the scene of a very successful function last week, on the occasion of the Annual Ball for St. Mary's Church of England, Weston. The decorations were tastefully carried out with green…

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Mr. Churchill's Message "Every Man Prepare to Do His Duty Threat of Early Invasion Britain Still Superior in Air London, September 11

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, in a world-wide broadcast this evening, warned the people of England to be prepared for an early…

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Germany Loses 99 Planes in Thursday's Raids. Churches Damaged

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

During a German air raid this afternoon some isolated bombs were dropped on two districts on the outskirts of London…

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A Large Crowd Church of England Ball Raymond Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

The annual St. John’s Church of England Ball, held in the Oddfellows Hall Beymond Terrace, last night, was a great success. The ball was organised by the…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 4

The 95th Anniversary services of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church East Maitland, will be held this week-end. The Rev. John A. Hunter. M.A.,…

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Nazi Menace Undaunted Spirit Of British People Churchill’s Message Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr Menates, has received the following message from the Prime Minister of Great Britain. Mr. Churchill, in responses to…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Fair Wonderful Result £142/10/4 Raised

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 6

As in past years, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Fair was again an outstanding success, despite the many handicaps which had arisen since the…

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“Great Triumph:” Churchill’s Praise 187 Planes Down (A.a.p. and British Official Wireless) LONDON, September 16

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 1

It is now revealed that 187 German planes were brought down yesterday over England. This is a record number. The Prime Minister has sent a message to the…

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Street Stalls Patriotic Fund and Church DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 6

A [?] conducted in Dowling Street on Thursday last, in aid of the patriotic ball. Mesdames E. Cox. J. Redman, A. E. Waters. J. Lloyd . Jones…

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ARTS-CRAFTS Display at Methodist Hall Splendid Effort

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 6

The West Maitland Methodist Girls’ Comradeship last night [?] a cooking competition and arts and crafts exhibition at the…

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2,000 Killed In Recent Raids Mr. Churchill Tells (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, September 17

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 2

In the last fortnight 2000 civilians have been killed and 8000 wounded in the Nazi air raids on England, said the Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill), in the House of Commons to-day. Four-[?] of these casualties were in…

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Church Army Invaluable Work In Britain SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 7

The Church Army, whose headquarters are at Newcastle, is being urged to construct army recreational huts at five more centres…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 3

Substance was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The [?] next was: “If we hope…

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Churchill and Menzies Hitler Would Rejoice to See Them Ousted

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 1

Speaking at Toronto last night U.A.P. candidate for Robertson, said that Australians should remember that Hitler would like to…

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Faith in Britain's Mew Strength Mr Churchill Gives Figures

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 1

In the House of Commons yesterday, the Prime Minister (Mr Winston Churchill) reviewed the activities of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command. He told the House that serious damage had been done to enemy shipping and invasion bases…

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