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Churches, 1940

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" We Shall Never Give In" Churchill's Broadcast to France "All Will Come Right" (Australian Associated Press) LONDON,Oct, 21

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 1

"We are on Hitler's tracks, and so are our friends across the Atlantic, If he cannot destroy us, we will surely destroy him and his gong. Therefore, have hope and faith, because all will come right,"…

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Sunday School Presentation of Prizes Methodist Church Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 8

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Churchill Speaks of the Future Stirring Broadcast to France

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 2

"We are on Hitler's track. So are our friends across the Atlantic. If he cannot destroy us, we will surely destroy him and…

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Methodist Fair

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 1

Notwithstanding the many calls upon the public for funds to assist war victims land soldiers there is still a due recognition of the rights of the church, and the…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Celebration of 103rd ANNIVERSARY

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 6

The 103rd anniversary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was celebrated last evening by a toa meeting and concert in the…

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Presbyterian Women's Guild. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Mer[?]riwa Presbyterian's Women's Guild was held on Thursday afternoon of last week, when those present were:—…

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Kurri Catholic Effort Patriotic Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 7

To aid the funds of Kurri Kurri Catholic Queen (Miss Marjorie Herron) in the Kurri Kurri Patriotic Popular Lady Competition, a grand…

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Historic Occasion Church People Rally. to Mark Entry Upon the Second Century of Parish of Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

The end of the Centenary celebrations of the Scone parish was reached on Monday evening last at the Olympia Theatre, when a very…

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Parish of Scone Centenary Celebrations of St. Luke's, Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

All services which marked the Centenary of St. Luke's Parish of Scone were well attended, and the celebrations, despite the altogether adverse seasonal conditions, passed off successfully. The special services, which opened on Sunday…

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Light Horsemen at Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

There will be a parade of the Cessnock unit of the mechanised Light Horse at St. John's Church, Cessnock, on Sunday evening next, when the…

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West Cessnock Congregational Church. Sunday School Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 6

On Sunday, October 20, at the West Cessnock Congregational Church, the Sunday School anniversary was again celebrated in holy worship…

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Mr. Churchill Speaks to France

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

An appeal to the French people not to lose their old spirit, and not to hinder Great Britain's fight against Germany, was made by the British…

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Early History of St. Luke's Church of England Meeting of Subscribers in "District of Invermien," 1836. Church Site Fixed on "Village Reserve of Scone" First Subscription List—early Baptisms and Confirmees

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

Churches were few and far between in New South Wales in the thirties of last century. Synchronising with the appointment of the first…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Servi[?]

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 4

At the West Maitland [?] Church the morning service will be conducted by Mr. A. A. [?] Gro[?] and the evening service by Mr. E. F…

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REV. A. H. VENN Final Services At St. Mary’s Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 5

Roy A.H Venn rector of St Mary’s Cuarch, West Maitland, for the past four year conducted his final services yesterday and there were good…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 3

Probation After Death was the subject in AIF Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was “Let is not he…

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Churchill Seeks Inquiry Into M.P.’s Conduct

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 2

Mr Robert Booth [?] Under- Secretary to the [?]…

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Catholic Bazaar

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 2

In the recent series of euchre parties for the Catholic bazaar, the cup prizes went to Rev. Father Bourke and Miss Birdie Bradshaw…

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St. Alban's, Muswellbrook. Parish Birthday Party

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 5

The parish birthday party held in the School of Arts last night proved a big success. Before the doors were opened a large number of grown-ups…

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Rev. A. G. Williams Baptist Church Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 4

On Monday, October 21st, a social was held in the Cessnock Baptist Church to welcome the Rev. A. G. Williams…

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