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Churches, 1940

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Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 4

Methodist, Friday October 4, 7 p.m., Mr. C. Parker…

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GLOUCESTER Methodist Spring Fair Popular Man Gloucester

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 6

There [?] a [?] [?] the [?] [?] Fair held the [?] [?] [?] A [?] [?] named…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 4

The service to-morrow morning [?] the West Maitland [?] Church will be conducted by Mr. E. F. Taylor At sight there will be a young people’s…

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Largs Bazaar Church of England Effort Ladies Praised

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 5

The [?] [?] in [?] with [?] [?] [?] of England Large was held is [?] [?] as [?] [?] [?]…

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Bright Services Presbyterian School Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 4

The anniversary of the Presbyterian Sunday School was held yesterday at the West Maitland church. At the morning service the…

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ANNIVERSARY Methodist Sunday School Special Services

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 8

Three special services were held in the West Maitland Methodist Church yesterday to mark the [?] of the Sunday School…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 6

Unreality was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The golden test Was; "Know therefore…

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Church Army Latest Movements Great Progress

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 4

The past week has seen great progress in the Military Department of this [?]…

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Dedication Festival at St. James’s Church’s Centenary

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 5

Students from St. John’s College, Morpeth, yesterday attended in a body the 102nd dedication festival and centenary of St. James’s Church of…

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Methodist Coin Evening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

There was a very good attendance at the Methodist Church for the coin evening which was held last week. An excellent programme was given…

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Anglican Flower Show Officially Opened by Mrs. Batty Bazaar As Church Influence Discussed Considerable Interest in Baby Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

Splendid success attended the annual Flower Show and Bazaar conducted by the Women's Guild of Christ Church or England, Dungog,…

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Bright Evening Sunday School Concert at Methodist Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

A well balanced and [?]tes programme presented by pupils of West Maitland Methodist Sunday Scholl last night to the…

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Church of England Fair. Bright Display of Flowers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

A beautiful display of flowers was the reward for the large number of people who attended the annual Church of England Flower…

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Mr. Churchill Reviews War Effort Mistakes Of Dakar Recalled (Australian Asoociated Press) London October 8

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 2

Explaining when happened at Dakes, the Prime Minister (Mr. Churuchill) told the House of Commons to-day that by a series of unfortunate errors and accidents which would be the subject of disciplinary action and formal inquury,…

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“We Must Not Be Over–Optimistic” Mr. Churchill’s Warning (Australian Associated Press) London, October 8

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 1

In the course of his speech to the House of Common the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, added a note of warning against over-optimism. It may not be thought that mine end [?] our island in winter will themselves…

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Mr Churchill Reviews War Situation "More Confident Now Than Ever Before" Prime Minister Explains What Happened at Dakar

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 1

Referring in the House of Commons yesterday to the war generally, Mr Churchill said: "I should not like to say we have the measure of the German power, but we feel more confident now than ever before."…

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St. Luke's Parish of Scone Centenary Celebrations

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 2

Commencing on Sunday next, 13th October, the centenary celebrations of St. Luke's. Parish of Scone will open, with special service for parents and…

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Kurri Derby Catholic Patriotic Effort

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 6

The postponed Kurri Kurri Derby in aid of the Catholic Queen (Miss M. Herron) in the Police War Fund Popular Lady Competition, will be…

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Methodist Sunday School Cessnock Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 8

Large congregations attended the Sunday School anniversary services at the Cooper-street Church on Sunday. Rev. D. McLaughlan conducted…

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Broke Catholic Ball a Bright Function

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 5

The annual Catholic Ball at Broke has been for years regarded as one of the chief social highlights of the district, and Thursday night's…

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