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Churches, 1941

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Observance of the Sabbath Task Of The Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 3

“People do not want the Continental Sunday in Australia, and many are genuinely alarmed at the rapid advance towards it Neither do they…

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LOCHINVAR Rev. Michael Farrelly Parish Welcome Lochinvae

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 6

Rev. Michael Farrelly, who was ordained to the priesthood by the Bishop of Maitland, Most Rev. Dr. E. Gleeson, C.SS.R., in St…

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Churchmen and the Liquor Laws

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 2

CHURCH LEADERS are attacking the State Government's plans for the reform of the liquor law One Sydney cleric declares that later hours will lead to excessive drinking among working men…

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Catholic Ball at Gres Ford Gay Function at School of Arts GRESFORD

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 6

Long swaying branches of deep pink blossoms, clusters of brightly coloured balloons and pastel tinted streamers lent a delightful touch of gaiety to one of the brightest functions held in the [?] Gresford School of Arts this season. The…

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“Invasion Season Is At Hand” Mr. Churchill’s Warning War Situation Reviewed (Australian Associated Press) London, July 29

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 2

Russia had struck back with immense strength and courage, and had inflicted prodigious and thoroughly deserved slaughter for the first time on the German army, the…

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Count on Mr. Churchill’s Warning Must Be Prepared for Nazi Moves

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 5

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, in the course of a speech during a debater on production in the House of…

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"Invasion Season at Hand" Mr Churchill's Warning

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 1

Russia had struck back with immense strength and courage, and had inflicted prodigious and thoroughly deserved slaughter for the first time on the German army, the Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) said in the House of Commons yesterday. But, he…

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Catholic Ball

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 4

The fifth annual Catholic Ball and Supper hold on July 23rd last in Raymond Terrace, was, in spite of the difficulties of transport and the punt off at…

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Mr. Churchill's Warning

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 1

Speaking in London on July 14, Mr. Churehm said: We have now intensitied our large scale bombing of German cities, and we…

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Spring Fair Presbyterian Church East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 5

The annual spring fair organised by the Women’s Guild of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, East Maitland will be held in the School Hall…

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Masonic Ball Was a Brilliant Success. Colorful Scene at Parish Hall. Presentation of Debutantes Was Spectacular Event

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 2

Close oh 400 dancers "tripped the light fantastic" at the annual Masonic Ball, held in the Parish Hall in a glamorous…

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Methodist Hut at Rutherford

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 4

At the annual meeting yesterday of the Newcastle District Methodist War Service League, it was reported that a sports room is to be added to the…

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Catholic Ball at Largs Annual Function LARGS

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 3

[?] Large School of Arts pres[?] [?] very gay scene on the oca[?] of the annual ball in aid [?] local Catholic Church…

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Church Message “Evil of Nazi Regime” Turn to God (A.a.p. Service.)

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 2

“The Intensity of our revolt against the spiritual evil embodied to the Nazi system is an unconscious affirmation of our…

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Fating in Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 5

“Eating Allowed” was the notice on a poster announcing a series of lunch–hour Lenten ser[?]ous at All Saints, Kingston–on–Tha[?]. The Vicar said:…

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Spiritual War Blinded By Materialism Task for Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 4

“Why is it that to-day there is a lack of Christianity and a lack of the application of Christian principles?” This question was…

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Japanese Speed Up Mobilisation “Divine Mission to Liberate Greater Asia” (Australian Associated Press) London August 4

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 1

Japan considering herself encircled by the A.B.C.D. Powers— America Britain, China and the Dutch, speeding up [?] for a total war meamag military political economic agriculture and social structure…

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Stone Throgh Window. Church Service Disturbed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 4

A large stone was thrown through a window in the Marks Point [?] nominational Church on Sunday night while Mr. B. Jones was preaching his…

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Ladies' Church Aid East Maitland Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 August 1941 · page 5

Yesterday the ladies o£ the East Maitland Methodist Church held a very successful function In the School Hall. The occasion was the 38th…

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Plans for ' Catholic Ball Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 August 1941 · page 8

Arrangements are being finalised for the Catholic Ball which will be held in the Singleton show ground pavilion next Wednesday. It is expected…

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