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Churches, 1941

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Presbyterian Social Service

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

To make final arrangements for the formation of a Senior Girls' Club, a meeting will be held in the Presbyterian Church of Bellbird on…

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Ceremony of Remembrance Dungog's Observance of Anzac Day Impressive Church and Citizen Services

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

Impressive church and citizen services, together with a parade of returned soldiers, patriotic bodies and citizens marked the celebration of…

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Observance at Christ Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

At 7.30 a.m. a requiem communion was held, which was attended by relatives of soldiers who gave their lives in the Great War. The Rector…

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Published in Spain Churchill’s Speech

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

MADRID, April 28. Mr. Churchil[?] broadcast is given front page prominence in the “Official Spam[?]n Weekly” Reference to the…

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Catholic Celebration of Anzac Day

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 3

Anzac Day was celebrated with great solemnity at the Catholic Church, Raymond Terrace. The church was quite filled at the 7 o'clock Mass which Father…

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40,000 Men Safely Evacuated Churchill Speaks on Greece Losses Were Comparatively Small (Australian Associated Press)london, April 30

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

At least 45,000 Imperial troops have been evacuated from Greece out of an Expeditionary force which totalled 60,000, land included one Australian division. This was revealed in the House of Commons to-day…

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Annual Tea Meeting Methodist Church Hall Bright Concert

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

East Maitland Methodist Church Ball was filled almost to capacity last night when the annual tea, meeting and concert were held…

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Kurri Presbyterian Guild. Successful Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

A concert arranged by Mr. J. Macrae on behalf of the Kurri Kurri Presbyterian Women'a Guild, held in the church on Tuesday night, provided…

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Mr. Churchill Speaks Frank Review of War "Must Expect Worse Yet"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

In a radio address to listeners at home and abroad on Sunday night, the Prime Minister struck a note of optimism, while at the same time…

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45,000 Empire Troops Evacuated Force Numbered 60,000 Churchill on Withdrawal From Greece London, April 30

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

At least 45,000 Imperial troops have been evacuated from Greece, out of an Expeditionary force which totalled 60,000 and included…

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DUNGOG Methodist Welcome New Minister Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 5

The clergy of several denominations and a number of other citizens joined with the congregation of the Methodist Church, in welcoming Rev…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

In the East Maitland Methodist Circuit public worship will be conducted by the Rev. G. S. [?]gy, at the following places. East Maitland,…

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Mr. Menzies‘ Mission

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

THE visit to the United States of the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, is particularly timely, since it synchronise with the implementation of President Roosevelt’s aid for Britain plans, and will serve to link still more closely, the…

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Social Justice Roman Catholic Programme Need for Reform Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 6

Social Justice Sunday, instituted by the Roman Catholic hierarchy for the annual public exposition of principles considered essential…

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Army of God War And The Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

It is futile for [?]s to go to war and expect—God to do a job for us if, at the same time, we hold God in despite,” said Rev. H. M. Arrow…

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“100 Bombs For One” — Hitler’s Threat Greek Campaign Reviewed “Churchill’s Strategic Blunder” (Australian Associated Press) London, May 4

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

In an address to the Reichstag to-day, Hitler told the deputies that over 9000 British, Australians, and New Zealanders had been taken prisoner in the Balkan campaign…

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St. Paul’s Church Easter’s Significance Hope for Future

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 5

“Easter bids humanity lay aside ail enmities and its doctrine that might is right as preached by Hitler and his dupes and to look…

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Hitler Sizes Up German Losses in Balkans "Mr Churchill's Strategic Mistake." Berlin, Sunday (A.A.P.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

Hitler, in a speech to-day, said that by taking troops to North Africa after, the defeat of the Italians, Mr Churchill had made…

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Methodist Church Welcome to Rev. and Mrs. Dempsey

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

The clergy of the several denominations and a number of other citizens joined with the congregation of the Methodist Church on Thursday…

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St. Andrew's Church 87th ANNIVERSARY

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

Services commemorating the 87th anniversary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church were held during the past week. The church services…

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