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Churches, 1942

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Churchill Attacked

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

"Had the war not come, posterity would have known us as builders, but the archliar and slothful Churchill is incapable of constructive work,"…

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Rangoon Vital Gateway Mr. Churchill’s Message To Governor (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 3

RANGOON Feb. 2.—Rangoon is a vital gateway, not [?] for Burma but for (Be Chinese, who rely on us for re[?] inforcements which we mean to send to them in a steadily incressing measure,” declared Mr. Winston Churchill in a…

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Old Catholic Papers to Disappear New Journal Soon

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 5

Intense Interest, ti[?]spri with some natural regret, has been aroused amongst the Catholic population of New South Wales…

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Methodist Order of Knights

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

The Maitland District Court of the Methodist Order of Knights will hold its quarterly meeting in the Aberdare Methodist Church to-morrow. The…

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Anglican Bishop's Visit Rt. Rev. Francis De Witt Batty at Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

For the purpose of administering the sacrament of Confirmation at Merriwa and the consecration of St. Michael's Church at Redwell, the…

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Rev. W. L. I. Arnold and Mrs. Arnold Farewells at Gulgong. Tributes From Church and Public Bodies. (From "Gulgong Advertiser.")

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

Eloquent tributes were paid to Rev. W. L. I. Arnold, minister of the Gulgong-Dunedoo Presbyterian Charge, and Mrs. Arnold at…

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First Church of St. Philip

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 1

A tablet the gift of the Historical Society, attached, to a granite pedestal, marking the site of the first church of St. Phillip,…

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Catholic United Services. Muswellbrook Branch. Year of Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 1

A period of success was the keynote of the report submitted to the annual meeting of the Muswellbrook branch of the Catholic United Services…

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Dr. Churchward and Miners Suggests Visit by Mr. Curtin

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 1

Before leaving Cessnock, the Rev. Dr. C. M. Churchward said he thought it would be a good idea if the Prime…

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Towards a Christian Social Order. Sunday's Subject at Methodist Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2

All right thinking people are already thinking of the new social and economic system which must arise after the war. The Christian Church is also…

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Local and General Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 3

Sunday, 15th February. Methodist, 11 a.m., Mr. B Davey…

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Dance for St. Luke's Church

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2

The grand dance and euchre party in aid of funds for St. Luke's Church of England, South Singleton, which was conducted in the Masonic Hall…

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The Churches To-morrow's Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 2

At the Congregational Church services will be held in the school hall at rear of church. The minister's subjects will be…

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“Singapore Has Fallen” Churchill’s Gloomy Broadcast Allied Position in the Pacific(AUSTRALIAN Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 1

LONDON Feb. 15.—“Singapore has fallen.” This announcement was made in a broadcast to-night by the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, in which he painted a dismal picture of the Allied position…

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Fall Of Singapore Was Not Unexpected Statement by Mr. Churchill(AUSTRALIAN Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

LONDON Feb. 17.—Referring to the fall of Singapore in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, said: “This was not unexpected, but I have no…

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Cable to Mr Churchill Gaol for Sender

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 4

Sentence of six months gaol for having contravened the National Security Regulations was imposed on Gilbert Cochrane Burleigh, aged 44,…

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Shelters for Church-goers. None for Beer Drinkers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

Clergymen have been notified that they have to provide air raid shelters for their congregation. In addition, a warden is required to be present…

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Local and General News Harvest Festival Services, Methodist Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 2

Harvest Festival services were conducted in the Methodist Church yesterday, the Rev. A. F. Crapp being the preacher at both services. There…

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Methodist Harvest Festival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Tuesday—A social was held in the Methodist Hall last night to [?] of the goods fruit and produce…

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Opportunity Shop Effort of Methodist Church Aid

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 2

Next week an "opportunity shop will,, be conducted on the premises recently occupied by Messrs Young and Green by the…

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