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Churches, 1941

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Fence Dedicated At Kurri Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

The newly erected brick fence at the Kurri Kurri Methodist Church was dedicated on Saturday afternoon, by the Rev. R. H. Campbell (Property)…

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Easter Service W. Maitland Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

The Mayfair male voice quartette party, consisting of Messrs. Irwin Page. Herbert Tanner, Hubert Ley and Clande Hording, presented special…

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Newcastle Methodist Patriotic League

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 6

The Methodist Patriotic League raised £25 at a concert in the Central Hall. It was decided to hold another concert on June 17. Rev. R…

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The Churches Christian Science

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 3

Unreality was the subject in all Churches of Christ Scientist, on Sunday. The golden text was: “Charge them…

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Mr. John S. Boots 55 Years in Church Choir

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 2

Before commencing his lenten discourse in Christ Church, Dungrog, on Sunday evening:, the Rector, Rev. A. W. Moore, said…

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Kurri Methodists Celebrate. Dedication of New Church Fence

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 2

A large and representative gathering of members and friends of the Kurri Kurri Methodist Church, assembled on Saturday afternoon on the occasion on the…

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Late News the Balkans British Bombers Active Military Objectives in Sofia Attacked Considerable Damage Reported. British Mission in Hungary to Be Withdrawn. Further Progress in East Africa Debra Markos Falls British Contact Enemy in Benghazi Area. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 1

British bombers to-day launched a violent attack upon the railway assembly yards and other German military objectives in Sofia, the…

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Methodist Church Farewell To Mr. Polkinghome Leaving for Berry Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 10

The Rev H. Polkinghorne and Mrs. Polkinghorne, who are leaving Singletion for Berry, were made a presentation at a farewell evening in the…

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Mr. Churchill on the War "Our Duty to Greece Was Clear" London, April 9

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

"Our duty to Greece was clear. We are bound in honour to Rive all the aid in our power. If the Greeks were resolved to face the might…

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Mr. Churchill Reviews War Outlook “Must Stand by Greece” Battle of Atlantic Will be Vital (Australian Associated Press) London, April 9

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

In a war statement in the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister. Mr. Winston Churchill, reviewed the position in Africa and the Mediterranean, discussed the…

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"our duty to Greece Was Clear" Churchill Sums Up The Balkan Situation LONDON, Thursday morning (A.A.P.)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

"Our duty to Greece was clear. We were bound in honour to give all the aid in our power. If the Greeks were resolved to face the might and fury of the Germans the soldiers of the British Empire would stand in line with them."…

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Many Attend United Communion Service Four Churches

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 4

Members of the Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian Church attended a united Communion service held at…

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The Victory Work For The Church Easter Message

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 2

"This is the victory that bath overcome the world 'even our faith, was the text of the Easter Day address in St. Pani's church…

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BRANXTON. St. Brigid's Church Holy Week

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 2

The solemn festivities of Holy Week and its accompanying celebrating, commenced at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, Branston, on…

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Why Churchyards Became Cemeteries

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 8

Churchyards were first used for interment because. of the superstitious dread of the living Before the time of Christianity it was unlawful to…

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Certain of Victory Mr. Churchill Broadcasts To Yugoslavs (A.A.P. Service) LONDON, April 14

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 2

“However hard the fight, our victory is assured, “Mr. Churchill said in a broadcast message to the people of Yugoslavia…

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Street Stall Church Army Huts

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 6

The Church of England League of Patriotic Services which is responsible for the building and upkeep of the Church Army huts built in most…

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Golden Jubilee. Muscle Cheek Presbyterian Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 7

The Musele Crook Presbyterian Church celebrates its golden jubilee on Sunday, 20th April. During recent weeks a band of workers has been…

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New Methodist Minister Arrives

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

Singleton welcomes Reverend and Mrs Arthur P. Crapp and family, who arrived from Concord yesterday, Rev. Mr Crapp having been appointed…

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Catholic Ball at Jerry's Plains

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

The annual Catholic ball at Jerry's Plains on Easter Monday night was very successful, both socially find financially. A…

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