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Churches, 1941

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Successful Mission Church Crowded Out

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 2

The Evangelistic mission, organised by the District Baptist Church, commenced at Thalaba on Wednesday, and in the opening stages, has proved…

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Methodist Church 101st Anniversary SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 2

Methodists in Singleton took as a matter of form the passing of the anniversary of the establishment of the Methodist Church in…

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Writ for £3000 Action, By Former Methodist Minister CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 4

Measures Norman Nelson and Cosollcitors of Cessnock, have issued a writ out of the Supreme Court for £8000, on behalf of George Ernest…

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Methodist Church Anniversary Social in School Hall

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

The 101st anniversary of Methodism in Singleton was celebrated by a social in the School Hall on Monday night. The…

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Professor on Far Eastern Mission Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 6

Sir George Sansom, Professor of Oriental History at Columbia University New York, has arrived in Sydney with Lady Sansom. He is going…

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No Statement on Hess Mr. Churchill's Reply to Question (A.A.P. Service) LONDON, May 20

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

Replying to a question in the House of Commons to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) said: “I am not yet in a position…

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Germans Held in Egypt Preparing For New Advance Mr Churchill's Review

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 1

With the British forces now in possession of Hellfire Pass in Egypt, there are indications that the Germans are preparing an attempt to regain lost ground. The sudden British thrust at the week-end is believed to have caused a serious dislocation of their preparations on the Egyptian frontier…

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Mr Churchill Questioned About Hess Not In Position to Make Statement

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 1

Replying to a question in the House of Commons yesterday, the Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) said: "I am not yet in a…

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Growing Toll of Britain’s Churches Sale of Bibles In Germany

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 8

Official figures of the damage done b Nazi bombers to church property in England and Wales comes on the heels of the…

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Presbyterian Church Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 3

On Sunday next, in St. Andrew's Church, Cessnock Empire Day services and Thanksgiving services will be held conjointly…

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Service at Methodist Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 7

At the evening service in the Methodist Church on Sunday next a special Empire Day service will be held. The service will be conducted by the…

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May Fair Rutherford Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 6

A patriotic note was struck by the ladies of the Rutherford Presbyterian Fair held yesterday, afternoon in glorious weather. Miniature flags…

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Merriwa News Presbyterian Ladies' Guild

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was held at the Church on Thursday of last week. Those present were: Mesdames E…

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Church Services. Sunday, May 25, l94l

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 7

ST. ALBAN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MUSWELLBROOK. (Sunday after Ascension). 7.30 a.m., Holy Communion; 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. Parade of Scouts and Cubs; 7.30 p.m., Evensong and…

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Enemy Convoys to Crete Intercepted Transports, Boats. and Destroyer Sunk. Churchill Confident. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 1

An enemy convey to Crete was intercepted last night, and two transports, a number of boats, and a destroyer escorting the…

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Enemy Convoy to Crete Intercepted Tramsports Boats and a Destroyer Sunk Statement By Mr Churchill

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 1

An enemy convoy to Crete was intercepted on Wednesday night, and two transports, a number of boats, and a destroyer escorting the convoy were sunk, Mr Churchill told the House of Commons yesterday…

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Christian Science' Churches

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 2

Soul and Body was the subject in all Churches of "Christ; Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "I pray God your whole spirit and soul…

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Successful Morning Tea West Cessnock Congregational Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 1

The Ladies' Guild of the West Cessnock Congregational Church, on Wednesday last, held a rooming tea, with competitions. towards the…

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Congregational Church Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 6

The Hall Street , Congregational Church will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of its fellowship on May 25th and 26th…

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Terrific Fighting in Crete Royal Navy Smashes German Convoy No Retreat for Either Side Says Churchill. Favorable in Other Theatres

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 5

Terrific fighting is reported on the island of Crete. This morning it was reported that Mr. Churchill had told the House, of Commons that large forces of air borne troops had landed in Crete. Mr. Churchill added that they had suffered heavy loss. He went on to say that the Germans had made an attempt to land troops by sea, but that the convey had been intercepted by the Royal Navy and smashed up. Transports were sunk and also an enemy…

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