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Churches, 1941

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British Shipping Losses Down Announcement by Mr Churchill

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 2

In the four months ended October, Britain lost less1 than 275,-000 tons of shipping. The average was 180,000 tons a month…

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Japanese Mission to Washington Tone of Press Not Confident Weekly War Commentary by the Department of Information.)

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1941 · page 5

The general tone of Japanese press and radio does not indicate any confidence in the success of Mr. Kueusu’s mission to Wash…

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U.S. Envoy To Mr. Churchill (A.A.P. Service)WASHINGTON Nov. 14

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1941 · page 1

A member of the United [?] House of Representatives Snyder, who is chairman [?]of the House Military…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1941 · page 4

In the East Maitland Methodist circuit the National Day of Prayer will be observed. The appointments are: East Maitland 8.45 a.m., Largs 10…

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National Day of Prayer Large Congregations At The Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 November 1941 · page 2

Men and women yesterday responded in large numbers to the appeal of the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, to seek divine guidance and help In the national crisis, There were large congregations in the churches throughout the State. In some…

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Hitler's New Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 November 1941 · page 1

A Benedictine priest, Father Damascus Winzin, who left Germany in 1938, said that President Roosevelt's assertion that…

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Presbyterian Church Flags Prpesented

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 2

The Union Jack and an Australian Flag were presented to St. Andrew's Church Dungog, by Miss Gladys and Mr. Don Robson…

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Methodist Church Scone "Lucky Omen" Fete

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 3

The annual Fete, in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church, was held at the Manchester Unity Hall on Thursday last…

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Armistice and National Day of Prayer. Methodist Church Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 1

A large congregation assembled in the Methodist Church for Armistice and National Day of Prayer service on Sunday evening. The Mayor (Aid…

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St. John's Presbyterian Church. Call to Rev. W. L.[?]. Arnold

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 1

At a meeting of the congregation of St. John's Presbyterian Church held last night and presided over by Rev. J. S. Rapkins (Interim Moderator), it…

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Annual Catholic Bazaar Record Takings

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 2

The annual Catholic bazaar, held in the James Theatre on Thursday and Friday of last week, was a most successful function. It was the…

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Christ Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 2

At the special services in Christ Church there was a record crowd of communicants in the morning and a large congregation at night. The…

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£502 For Mr. Churchill’s Cigars (A.A.P. Service) LONDON No. 17

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 3

A box of 10 cigars from Mr, Churchill realised £502/10/ at a Red Cross sale The first bid was £250 for which the box was…

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£502 for Mr.k Churchill's Cigars

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 1

A box of 10 cigars from Mr. Churchhill realised £502/10/- at a Red Cross sale. The first bid was £250, for which the box was knocked down…

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REV. B. BROWN Farewelled By Church Tribute to Work

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1941 · page 4

Rev. Basil Brown, who baa been In charge of the Maitland District Baptist Church for a year and .nine months, and who has…

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Methodist Church Successful Afternoon SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 10

A Successful afternoon was conducted by the ladies of the Methodist Church yesterday. Despite the Unpleasant weather there was a good…

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U.S. Military Mission Leaving For Russia (A.A.P. Service)NEW YORK Nov. 19

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 2

Major General John Greely who was until recently commandant of Fort Sam Houston one of the largest United States Army posts is…

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Church Army at Darwin Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 2

Members of the A.I.F. who have returned from Darwin praise the work of the Church Army of the Church of England which has one of the…

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Dungog Methodist Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 2

On Sunday night, Dungog Methodist Church was overcrowded. The appeal of the Prime Minister for prayers in our national emergency…

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Paxton Methodist Church. Successful Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 10

The Paxton Methodist Church was the scene of much beauty last Sunday night, when it was decorated for the anniversary…

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