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Churches, 1942

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"Struggle Approaching Tensest Period" Warning By Mr Churchill

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 December 1942 · page 1

"The struggle is approaching its tensest period," the Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) said in I a speech from the steps of the…

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Churchill's Message to Japan. Day of Retribution Approaching. CANBERRA

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 2

The storm which now lowers over Germany and Italy is spreading to Japan, and there will be no respite or softening for her," said Mr. Churchill…

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Late Australian News Eighteen Jap. Planes Shot Down Over Buna. First Not Gainfully Employed Women to Be Called Up. Churchill's Message to Australia. "United Nations' Growing Strength Will Strip Japan of Conquests."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 1

Eighteen Japanese planes were shot down in air battles over the Buna area yesterday, whereas our own losses were negligible. This was…

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Going to London with Churchill Flag

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1942 · page 1

Mr W. Pearson Tewkesbury, a prominent Sydney business man, mining and taxi cab proprietor, is going to London with the…

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Concert and Cantata At Methodist Hall

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 4

A successful concert, arranged and organised by the “Rays,” a junior organisation of girls of the Methodist Church, West…

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Settling Score with Japan "Time Surely Coming," Says Mr. Churchill

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 4

"The time is surely coming when we shall be able to settle the long score we have with Japan," said the Prime Minister…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1942 · page 2

The East Maitland Congregational Sunday School anniversary will be held at 3 o’clock and 7.30 p.m. A feature of the afternoon…

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Xmas Social at All Saints' Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Saturday. St. Luke's Women's Guild entertained the ladies of All Saints' Church, at a Xmas social last…

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Churchill Flag Success

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1942 · page 2

An autographed “Churchill Flag” and a “Scroll of Appreciation” for the people of Britain has raised about £25,000 for Red…

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Church of England Xmas Party Function at South Singleton

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 December 1942 · page 3

In a colourful setting, with tables laden with delectable delicacies, and a spirit of friendship permeating the atmosphere, members of St. Luke's…

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Address To Catholic Students

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1942 · page 2

The Administration of St. John’s Pro-cathedral, the Very plev Dr. Treedy, yesterday addressed boys of the Marist Bros School…

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Church Dissent From Minister Raceless Saturdays

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1942 · page 3

Sydney Presbytery on Tuesday night carried a motion dissociating itself from a statement attributed to the Rev. George Cowie, minister o…

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Allied Measures Against U-Boats Mr Churchill Explains

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 December 1942 · page 1

Mr Churchill referred in the House of Commons on Tuesday to Allied measures to counter the U-boat menace. He was…

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Methodist Church Anniversary at Miller’s Forest

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1942 · page 4

MILLER’S FOREST Thursday —The anniversary of the Miller’s Forest Methodist church was celebrated by services in the…

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Mr. Churchill's Broadcast

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1942 · page 4

Broadcasting on Monday night, Mr. Churchill, Prime Minster, said: 'That wonderful association of States and races, spread over the globe, called…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 5

Last Sunday, St. John's Sunday School held its anniversary, when large congregations attended both the morning and evening services. The…

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C.u.s.a. Improvements at Catholic Hall

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 2

Seme improvements have been made by the local branch of the C.U.S.A. in the Catho ic Hall, which will add to the comfort of service…

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Island of Churches

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 6

One of the most remarkable Islands in the world is Patmos, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. It was always the…

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Airman for Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 6

Pilot Officer George Vivian Syer. an Englishman, who enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force and broke the trans-Atlantic record last year…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1942 · page 2

The service of the Free Presbyterian Church will be conducted to-morrow by the Rev. J. 4. Webster at 6 p.m…

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