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Churches, 1941

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West Cessnock Congregational Church

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

Last Saturday afternoon, in the West Cessnock Congregational Church, a sale of cakes, sweats, fruit, vegetables, flowers, conserves and…

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ANNIVERSARY Cessnock Methodist Church CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 5

The Rev. C. P. Wells, of Waverly, conducted the anniversary services of Cessnock Methodist Church yesterday. A musical programme was given by…

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If Invasion Comes to Britain Mr. Churchill Issues Orders (Australian Associated Press) London, May 25

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 2

If invasion comes to Britain, Mr. Churchill’s orders to the population are to “Stand firm and carry on.” Fourteen million leaflets will be distributed throughout the country next week entitled “Beating the Invaders.”…

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Empire Day Spiritual Significance Church Services

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 4

Speaking on the spiritual significance of Empire Day in St. Paul’s Church last evening, the rector, Rev. Carlos Stretch,…

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Ninetieth Year Congregational Church Anniversary Services

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 4

The 90th anniversary services of the West Maitland Congregational Church held yesterday were memorable in several ways. The…

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Evangelistic Mission

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 3

The Evangelistic Mission conducted by Rev. T. McColl was continued last week in the Dungog Baptist Church, a large attendance being maintained…

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Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 2

In our advertising columns it is announced that the Catholic Ball will be held on June 12 and 13. This ball was previously advertised for July 17…

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Anglican Ball Successful Function

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 3

The second annual ball in connection with the social life of Christ Church was held in the James Theatre on Thursday evening. Guy's special…

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Empire Day. Special Service at Methodist Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 1

A special Empire Day service was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday night. The preacher was the Rev. W. E. Wood. The…

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Anglican Synods Decisions On The Draft Contributions Apparent Impasse Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 6

In his address to the Synod the Diocese of Newcastle, which opened at Tyrrell Hall, to-day, the Bishop of Newcastle,…

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Beating the Invader Mr. Churchill's Orders London, May 25

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 2

If invasion comes to Britan, Mr. Churchill's orders to the population are to "Stand firm and carry' on." Fourteen million leaflets will…

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Church Finances Report To Newcastle Synod “Quite Satisfactory” Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 1

The Diocesan Council in its financial report to Synod to-day, regarded the results for the year 1940 as quite satisfactory…

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Early History Congregational Church Opening Recalled

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 4

Interesting historical facts in relation to the early days of the Congregational Church in West Maitland were given by the…

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TEA — CONCERT Congregational Church 90th ANNIVERSARY

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 4

The 90th anniversary celebrations of the West Maitland Congregational Church closed with the annual tea meeting, a festival…

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Status of Parish Raised Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 5

The provisional district of Terrigal has been raised to the status of a parish as from July 1, 1941…

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Brenda Station Report to Anglican Synod NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 2

In moving the reception on the report of the trustees of church property at the Anglican-synod, the registrar, Mr. C. A. Brown, made that…

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Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 7

Rev. C S Boyall, B A, of Pallipat India, will be the special preacher at the Communion service to be held next sunday morning at Rutherford…

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PRESENTATION Legion of Catholic Women

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 6

At a meeting of C.U.S,A. held to the Cathedral Hall in Sunday night last, the Legion of Catholic Women took the opportunity to make a…

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Paxton Concert Methodist Church Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 3

The recent concert arranged by the Methodist Church and held at Paxton proved a huge success, the net takings being £17/7/4. The local Red…

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Catholic Ball at Wollombi

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 1

Wollombi is at present the centre of much excitement. Everyone is planning to be present at the annual Catholic Ball, to be held on June ,6…

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