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Churches, 1940

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The Church Persecution In Germany Ruthless State

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 4

(William by the [?] calvert Barbar, professor, of [?] Queen’s collign [?] for the Commonwealth Department of information) “In Germany there is in fact a religious persecution”—so declared the Fope in an address to the College of Cardinals on…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 4

A services of [?] interest for all young people is to [?] at West Maitland Raptist, Church on Sunday, at [?]15. p.m. It will young people’…

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Gracie Fields [Wedding in Old Church (From a Special Correspondent) (By Air Mail). LONDON, March 23

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 5

[?] fields, now Mrs. Monty [?] a wedding ceremony in [?] ish church near her Sussex [?] home when she return to…

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South Singleton Dance a Great Success Enjoyable Church of England Function

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

Despite the wet night, the dance and euchre organised by the Women's Guild in aid of South Singleton Church of England, held…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

A large and enthusiastic meeting of parishioners on Sunday night last nual Catholic ball, which is set down made further arrangements for the an…

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Club Opened Catholic Young Men Cup Donated Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

The Catholic Young Men’s Club was officially opened at Singleton last night by the Rev. Father Mor[?] There were over 30 young men…

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Kurri Church of England Younger Set

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

A meeting of the Kurri Kurri St. Paul's Younger Set was held last night, when it was decided to again function actively. A…

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Catholic Young Men's Club Opened

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 2

Over 30 young men were present in the Catholic Hall on Monday night, when a Catholic Young Men's Club was officially opened by Rev…

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STANHOPE Anglican Church Social

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

The Dalwood par[?]sh hall was well alled for the dance held for St. John’s Anglican Church. Dranxion. Musle was supplied by Wheeler’s Or[?]…

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Church Parade Scottish Regirnent

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

The Scottish Regiment (30th Battalion) at present in camp at Rutherford, will attend a church parade at the West Maitland Presbyterian…

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DUNGOG Presbyterian Church 84 Years Old Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 10

The 84th anniversary of sl Andrew’s presbyiorian Church Dungog will be celebrated by special suctions on Sunday next the…

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Dungog Presbyterian Church Anniversary Services Early History of the Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 3

On Sunday next, 14th inst., the Presbyterian congregation will celebrate the 84th anniversary of the building of a church at Dungog, and…

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Wybong Catholic Ball. Outstanding Social Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 3

The Wybong dancing season opened on Saturday night last with an outstanding social and financial success, when the parishioners of that section…

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"The Church—at Home and Abroad."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

Cessnock is to be honoured by two special visitors during the coming week-end. Miss Kathleen Scott, Women's…

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Mulbring Methodists Church's Silver Jubilee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

The silver jubilee of the Mulbring Methodist Church will be celebrated with special services, commencing this week-end…

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naval Ecounters Between German and British Fleets Review by Mr Winston Churchill

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

In the House of Commons yesterday the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr Winston Churchill) reviewed naval encounters between the German and British Fleets in the past few days. He announced the loss of two British destroyers…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 6

At the Methodist Church, West Maitland, the superintendent [?] the Rev. W. W. De[?] will resume his ministry after three months…

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Social Justice Catholic Hierarchy’s Wage Alterations

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 4

A statement on social justice and cherity, learned by the Australian Catholic Hiersrchy, which was the subject of comment in most Catholic Churches throughout the Commonwealth yesterday, states that it is evident from the defects that…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

Are Sin. Dis[?] and Death [?] was the subject in all churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “The Lord…

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