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Churches, 1941

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Christ Church Musicale

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

A musicale, arranged by Mrs. R. W. Skillen, was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday. There was a large attendance of ladies from town and…

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87th ANNIVERSARY St. Andrew’s Church DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 6

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

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Mr. Churchill Answers War Critics Overwhelming Vote of Confidence “Will Defend to Death” In Middle East (Australian Associated Press London, May 7

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

There was further criticism of the Government's war effort in the House of Commons to-day, the chief critic being Mr. David Lloyd George, but after the Prime Minister,…

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The Methodist Church Mother's Day Celebrations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

Once again Mothers' Day has come round and Cessnock Methodism has planned worthily to celebrate the day. There will be special services at 11…

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South Singleton Church of England Autumn Dance

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 6

Beautiful decorations of autumn flowers and leaves, a large crowd of 350 people, excellent music and a happy social atmosphere combined to…

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2Hr Women’s Radio Club Frolic Parish Hall, W. Maitland Wednesday, 14th MAY, 7.30 p.m

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 2

Prizes for: Fancy Dress, Boys and Girls: Most Comical, Boys and Girls; Cheapest Costume, Boys and Girls; Best Patriotic, Boys and Girls; Best…

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Mother's Day Church Observances Keen Interest Taken

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 4

Great interest was evince yesterday throughout the East Maitland Methodist Circuit in the celebration of Mother's Day. The…

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Anglican Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 2

The second annual Anglican Ball to be held in the James Theatre on May, 22 gives promise of being a huge success, and the secretary and…

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Loud Speakers Disturbed Church Services CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 10

Protests against the use of loud speakers on Sunday evenings, during the hours of public worship, was made by Ces[?]nock ministers to the…

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Catholic Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 4

The grand Catholic Ball, which is being held on Pay Friday night, June 6, at Wollombi, promises to be a great success. As usual, the Wollombi…

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Wybong Catholic Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 4

The "Red, White and Blue Ball," which was the title given the annual function held in the Wybong Hall to provide funds for the local…

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Methodist Church Welcome. Rev. W. E. Wood and Mrs. Wood

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 1

The Rev. W. E. Wood and Mrs. Wood and family were welcomed at a social evening held at the Methodist Church Sunday School on Monday evening…

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Bomb Damage Historic Buildings Churches Suffer (A.a.p. Service) LONDON, May 15

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 2

To-day’s Afr Ministry c[?] [?] reports that there w[?] no enemy air activity over Britain last night…

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Church Services Interrupted by Loud Speakers. Echo of Election Campaign Cessnock Clergyman's Protest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 1

Echoes of the recent election campaign were heard at this week's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council…

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Mothers' Day West Cessnock Congregational Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 6

The Mothers' Day services conducted last Sunday in the West Cessnock Congregational Church by Mr. Eddie Pendlebury and Rev. E. Watson…

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Hess - Executioner and Gaoler of Trade Unionists, Says Bevan Mr. Churchill Will Comment Later France Turns Traitor to Old Allies

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 5

Ernest Bevan has made the most sane statement to date regarding the arrival of Hess in Scotland. There are some maudling sentimentalists who are prepared to look upon Hess as a hero and a friend of Britain. Well night we say in such circumstances, "Lord save us from our friends". Hess was the man who tabulated all the trade unionists in Germany. Those who were not executed were placed in internment camps. Ernest Bevan reminded…

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MUSWELLBROOK New Methodist Minister Circuit Welcome Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 9

Rev. W. E. Wood, Muswellbrook 'a new Methodlst minister, with Mrs. Wood, has taken up residence here, and In a short…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 6

Services at the West Maitland Baptist Church, to-morrow will be conducted by Pastor Saville, the minister of the Wallsend Baptist Church…

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Home Missions Services At Methodist Church Special Deputation

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 4

Yesterday was Home Mission Sunday in the West Maitland Methodist curcuit. The special deputation was the Rev. Walter…

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Full Report on Rudolf Hess Sent to Mr. Churchill (A.a.p. Service.) LONDON, May 18

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 1

Full reports of all statements made by Rudolf Hess since his landing by parachute in Scotland have been sent to the Prime…

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