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Churches, 1940

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Chateau Minister Chapter Xv. Carnot's Mission

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

"Carnot hain't been killed?". O'Hara asked, horrified and swiftly realising the sinister purport likely to be behind this crime. The…

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Mr, Chas. Parish Early Day Overlander Death at 82 DUNGOO

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

Born at [?] the death in his [?]nd year of Mr. Charles Parish took place at “Mol[?] Dungog, on Tuesday last. A man who never took…

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Weston Methodist Eisteddfod Fourth Annual Festival Opening Sessions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

The Fourth Annual Weston Methodist Eisteddfod, which opened yesterday in the Parish Hall, attracted a good entry…

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War Purchases Allies’ Mission In America Huge Outlay (“Mercury” Service) WAHINGTON, March 11

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

It is learned authoritatively that the Allics’ purchasing mission is [?] over 100,000,000 dollars in the United States on [?] and…

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Church Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

Church of England, Parish of Wollombi—Sunday: Paxton, 8 a.m. H.C. Ellalong 9.30 a.m. H.C.; Millfield, 11 a.m. H.C. George[?] 2.30 p.m…

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A Great Churchman Passes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

ONE of the world's greatest churchmen, Archbishop Kelly, passed away during the week-end. The remains of this brilliant Prelate were laid to rest in a tomb designed by himself in the Basilica of St. Mary, on Wednesday…

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St. Peter's Church, Bendolba Anniversary Services

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

Enthusiasm was much in evidence for the 55th anniversary of St. Peter's Church, Bendolba, which was celebrated on Sunday. Descendants…

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“The Crucifixion” All Saints Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 10

Stener’s oratorio, “The Cracifixion,” will ne presented by All Saints’ Church. of England choir in All Saints’ Church at Singleton on Good…

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Baptist Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 5

Dr. Charles J, Rolls, principal of the Missionary and Bible College, Sydney, will be the ch[?] speaker at the eighth annual Easter…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 6

At the request of the Premier special prayers for rain wilt he offered in all Presbyterian Churches. Appropriate ser[?] will be preached…

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Prayers for Rain Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

Special prayers for rain were offered at the West Maitland Presbyterian Church yesterday. Preaching from the wad “Seek…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 3

Substance was the subject in all Churches at Christ scientism on Sunday The golden text was: “Holy holy…

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March Past at Catholic Celebration

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

In the march past for primary schools at the St. Patrick's Day celebrations on Maitland Showground on Saturday, St…

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Kurri Congregational Church Successful Musicale

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

Members of the Kurri Kuril Congregational Ladies' Guild conducted a musicale at the Church, which was well…

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Chichester Church Re-opened Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 10

St. James’s Church of England at Chichester was opened in 1908 by Bishop Stanton, but since 1916 it has been closed. Renovations to the…

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ECCLESTON Congregational Church Annual Meeting Eccleston

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the morning [?] of the annual meeting of the Congregational Church, [?] at the public…

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Fellowship Camp. Kurri Presbyterian Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

There is a general exodus from our church this week-end. Ten fellowshippers are going to the Easter camp at Wyong. Mrs…

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Presbyterian Women's Guild

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Guild was held on Thursday afternoon of last week, those present being Mesdames E. Pott [?]…

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Pelaw Main Methodist Picnic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

The Pelaw Main Methodist Sunday School held their annual Picnic Saturday last 16th March, at Merewether Beach…

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Mr. Sumner Welles Criticism of Mission

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

In some quarters in Europe, including London, the inquiries by Mr. Roosevelt's ambassador is not looked upon with favour…

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