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Churches, 1944

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Weekly Feature. The Church and Change. No. 4.—Change in Home Life

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 3

On Sunday we celebrate Mother's Day, which in a few years, has developed from a private observance into a National Festival. Like all other National…

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In Answer to Church and Change. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 3

Sir. —Having read the weekly feature Church and Change, in the EAGLE of [?]th May, 1944, I feel that there are certain references made in the article…

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Glen William Church of England Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

The Church of England Ball, which was held in the Glen William Hall on 5th May, was an outstanding success. the record sum of £16 being cleared…

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Mr. Churchill May Visit Australia

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 4

Mr. Curtin last week announced that he had formally invited Mr. Churchill to visit Australia. Mr. Churchill replied: "I have…

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Congregational Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 3

Bowls of chrysanthemums combined with roses, snapdragons, fern, zinnias, and many other lovely blooms, attractively arranged on the…

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Churches Suffer in Air Raids

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

Many churches, monasteries, convents and other ecclesiastical buildings have suffered damage in air raids on Great Britain and Northern…

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Empire Day at Methodist Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 8

The President of the Methodist Conference has requested special prayers for the Empire in all Methodist. Churches next Sunday. The…

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Church and Change (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 5

Sir,—I am very sorry to read in your correspondent's (Mr. R. G. Brown) letter that he does not believe in "Jonah and the Whale"; and I can imagine…

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Churches’ Plea for India

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 5

LONDON May 18 —The Secretary for India, Mr. Amery, to-day received a deputation of the British Council of Churches, led by the…

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Peeps Into the Past 15 & 50 Years Ago (From Issues of "Argus" dated May 10, 13 and 15, 1929). Organist at All Saints' Church

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

"Mr. C. Spencer Compton has been appointed organist at All Saints' Church of England. Originally organist for five years at St…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Service

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 2

The evening service at Free Presbyterian Church, a Maitland, will be conducted o'clock by the President of…

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Churchill’s To Fleet

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 1

LONDON May 21 —“I cordially congratulate you and your fleet and especially the aircraft crews, upon the skilful…

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Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Monday — The Methodist Church celebrated another anniversary with special services yesterday. The preacher…

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Dance at the Parish Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 2

A large crowd attended the Merrymakers’ supper dance, held in the West Maitland Parish Hall Music was supplied by Jim…

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Housie-Housie At Parish Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 2

Lovers of the fascinating game of housie-housie will be adequately catered for when, on Monday, May 29, in the Parish Hall,…

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Denman. Church of England Annual Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 1

The Church of England Ball, held in the Memorial Hall, was a most successful function. Mrs. Henderson's full orchestra was in attendance and was…

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Benefit For, Church Army Huts

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

BRANXTON. — Friends of the Church Army huts benefited from the recreation night held in the Parish Hall, Branxton. Mrs…

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Mr. Churchill Outlines Peace Plan “Must Be World Council” (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 2

LONDON May 24—In a survey of foreign relations to House of Commons the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, declared that to maintain peace after the war there must be world council, comprising the great States emerging from…

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Cessnock Methodist Church Anniversary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 1

All roads lead to the Methodist Church this week-end, and a feast of good things is in store for all those who travel the roads. The feast…

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Church of England Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 3

A very energetic committee is working for the success of the St. John's C. of E. Ball, to be held in the Parish Hall, Cessnock, on Tuesday, June 20th…

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