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Churches, 1941

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Elim Foursquare Gospel Church. Anniversary Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 1

The Elim Foursquare Gospel Church, Cessnock, will be holding its 12th anniversary services at the week-end, commencing Saturday, 23rd…

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West Cessnock Congregational Church. Anniversary Tea and Service

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

Last Saturday evening, at the West Cessnock Congregational Church, an anniversary tea was celebrated in a bright atmosphere…

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Presbyterian Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 5

Rev. Mark A. McAlpine, B.A., will be the preacher at Rutherford, 9.30 a.m., and West Maitland at 11 a.m. 7.30 p.m. The morning subject…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 4

At the West Maitland Baptist Church the morning service will be conducted by Mr. E. P. Taylor, and the evening service by the Pastor,…

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Church Funds-benefit

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 8

[?] the [?] organised [?] Church of England Women’s [?]00 was [?] for the [?]…

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Mr. Churchill’s Broadcast

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 4

Mr. Churchill’s broadcast from London at 9 p.m. tomorrow will be heard over the Australian National…

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Service for Nurses At Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 4

A special service for the nurses of the Maitland Hospital was held under the auspices of the above movement and, at the request of the…

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Children’s Frolic St. Paul’s Parish Hall

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 3

The children’s froll[?] held in St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Hunter-street, was most successful and enjoyable. Prizewinners were: Best girl under…

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Japan Warned: ‘Menace Must Cease’ Mr. Churchill’s Broadcast U.S. and Britain Pledged to Destroy Hitlerism (Aust. Associated Press and British Official Wireless) London, Aug. 24

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 1

One of the highlights of Mr. Churchill’s eagerly awaited broadcast on his meeting with President Roosevelt was a warning to Japan that the menace to Thailand and…

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A.I.F. VOLUNTEER Farewelled At St. Paul’s Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 2

After the service at St. Paul’s last night the Rector Rev. Carlos Stretch. on behalf of the parishioners, bid farewell to Private Bert Parsons,…

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Pledge for Final Destruction Of Nazi Tyranny Mr Churchill Says Undertaking Must Be Made Good

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 2

Mr Churchill, in his eagerly awaited broadcast on the meeting with President Roosevelt, declared:—"My meeting with President Roosevelt was symbolic. It symbolises in a form and manner understandable to everyone the deep underlying unity which…

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104th ANNIVERSARY Maitland Church Methodist Celebration Plans

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 5

On Sunday, August 31 and September 7, the Methodists will be holding special services to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the…

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KURRI and Weston News Methodist Frolic Pelaw Main Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 6

A fancy dress frolic was held in Pelaw Main School of Arts in aid of Miss Melba Bruce, popular girl candidate, by Mrs. C. Kelly. Judges…

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Mr. Churchill's Warning to Japan. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 2

In Chungking to-day it was officially stated that Mr. Churchill's speech was unmistakably a warning to Japan, but it doubted whether the warning would be seriously heeded…

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Late News Mr. Churchill's Warning Will Japan Take Heed? Anglo-russian Advance in Iran. Some Resistance Offered to British Forces. No Substantial Change on Eastern Front. No News of Odessa Fighting. U.S. Isolationist Senator Predicts Amercia Will Enter the War. German Attack on Convoy in Mediterranean. Seven Ships Sunk. Air Support Insufficient, Says Captain. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 1

In Chungking to-day it was officially stated that Mr. Churchill's speech was an unmistakable warning to Japan, but it doubted whether the…

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Mr. Churchill’s Speech Deep Impression in U.S.A. (A.A.P. Service) LONDON, August 25

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 2

The Warning to Japan given by Mr. Churchill in his broadcast has created a deep impression both in Britain and the Dominions and…

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Mr. Churchill's Statement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 2

The Prime Minister of Britain, Mr. Churchill, in a world broadcast dealing with his recent meeting with President Roosevelt, said that there…

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Military Mission To China (A.A.P. Service)WASHINGTON August [?]

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1941 · page 1

President Roosevelt announced to-day that within a fortnight, he would despatch a military mission to China to co-ordinatt…

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Annual Ball Church Of England Greta Function

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1941 · page 7

The annual ball of St. Mary’s Church of England, held In the Central Hall, Greta, was a record success. Streamers, balloons and…

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Catholic Ball at Kurri Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 5

September 2 is set down for the Kurri, Kurri annual Catholic Ball to be held in the Ambulance Hall, and the committee feels that its efforts…

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