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Churches, 1941

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Rays’ Concert Methodist Memorial Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1941 · page 4

Junior members of the West Maitland Methodist Church, the Rays. last night presented a well-staged concert programme in the Memorial…

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Methodist Church Jubilee of The Church Aid Celebration Plans

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1941 · page 4

On Saturday nest, December 6, officials and members of the church and congregation are holding a reception for members of…

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Gift Afternoon at All Saints' Parish Hall

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1941 · page 2

A gift afternoon, organised by Mrs W Holmes and Miss Upjohn for the Seamen's Mission in Newcastle, was conducted in All…

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“Equipment Crisis Is Largely Over” Mr. Churchill Explains (Australian Associated Press) London December 2

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1941 · page 6

“The crisis of equipment is largely over,” the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) said in the House of Commons to-day. “An ever-broadening flow is assured. The crisis of manpower and womanpower will dominate 1942.”…

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Women’s Part In Empire Struggle Mr. Churchill Attacked By Lady Astor (Australian Associated Press) London Dec. 3

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1941 · page 7

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, was taken to task in the House of Commons to-day by Lady Astor, during the debate on his proposals for the greater employment of Britain’s manpower and womenpower…

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Concert in Parish Hall

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

As advertised in this issue, a vaudeville show will be held on Monday next in the Parish Hall. The "Merrianbrights", a merry and bright…

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Fiftieth Anniversary. Methodist Ladies' Church Aid

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 1

The Ladies' Church Aid held its anniversary service last Sunday night, when the Methodist Church was tastefully decorated by the L.C.A…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Sunday, 7th DECEMBER

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 6

11 a.m., Communion. . 7.30 p.m., "Can Human Nature Be Changed ?" Maeranriie, Friday, December 12th,…

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Methodist Ladies' College at Burwood a Modern Educational Institution

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 2

The Methodist Ladles' College occupies a healthy situation on the heights of Burwood, about seven miles from Sydney. It is a few…

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Church notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 7

ST. ALBAN'S CHURCH OP ENGLAND, MUSWELLBROOK. (IInd. Sunday in Advent). 7.30 a.m.,'Holy Communion: 10…

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Church of England Boys' Society

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 3

The Rector, Rev. A. W. Moore, has been advised that the St. Augustine's Merewether Division of the Church of England Boys' Society will go into…

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Church of England Sunday School Picnic

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 4

The annual Sunday School picnic in connection with Christ Church was held on Saturday last. Favoured with ideal weather, scholars and teachers…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1941 · page 4

The last Communion Services for this year will be held St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, both morning and evening. The Kirk…

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Methodist Church Aid Celebration Of Jubilee

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 December 1941 · page 2

On November 3. 1891 a meeting was called by the late Dr Garrotters, the then minister of the Methodist church in West Maitland to consider the…

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Methodist Church. Old People's Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 3

The special old people's service held in the Methodist Church last Sunday night was well-attended. Quite a number of elderly people were present,…

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Pacific War. Effect on British Production. Mr. Churchill's Warning. LONDON

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 2

In a broadcast to the nation, Mr. Churchill emphasised the great difficulty now facing Britain in making up production which in the…

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Churchill’s Warning Of New Dangers Declaration of War Against Japan (Australian Associated Press) London Dec. 8

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 2

“It is of the highest importance that there should be no underrating the gravity of the new dangers, either here or in the United States,” Mr. Churchill told the Howe of Commons. He added that Cabinet, which met at noon, was authored…

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Roosevelt Warned Churchill

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 2

President Roosvelt warned the British Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) a few days ago that Japan would be at war with America within a…

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Methodist REV. W. W. DANKS

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 1

THIS is the time of the year when goodwill should prevail among men Alas, there is little goodwill in the world to-day from the international standpoint. Nation is lifting sword against nation, or else viewing its…

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Presbyterian Rev. Mark A. McALPlNE, B.A.

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 1

I HAVE much pleasure in accepting the Editor’s invitation to write a Christmas Greeting for inclusion in the Christmas number of the “Mercury.” I am pleased to be able to comply with this request both as a parish minister and as Moderator of the Hunter Presbytery, which…

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