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Churches, 1944

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Pilotless Planes Over England Worshippers Killed in Church

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 2

Pilotless planes were over southern England intermittently throughout yesterday. The Press Association states…

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Risks Taken by Churchill Criticised But Commoners Cheered Him

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 3

"Mr. Churchill should not risk his life unnecessarily, as he did when he went to Normandy," said Captain A. S. Sunningham-Reid (Cons.) in the…

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Christ Church, Dungog 95th Anniversary of Parish

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 3

The 95th anniversary of the formation on the Parish of Dungog will be marked by special services on Sunday next. June 25…

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Lecture in the Parish Hall

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

Another of the interesting lectures and social evening organised by the Maitland Zone of the Australian Communist party will…

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Annual Church of England Ball Presentation of Debutantes to Mrs. Elkin. 500 in Attendance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 3

It is doubtful whether the Church of England Ball, held in the Parish Hall, Westcott Street, Cessnock, has ever been more successful than the 1944 Ball…

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Church of England Sports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 6

The sports organised by the Denman Church of England Women's Guild, who had the assistance of the parochial councillors, with Mr. It. Brindle…

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Church of England Ball. Large Gathering at School of Arts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 1

Over 300 dancers attended the annual Church of England ball held in the School of Arts on Monday last. The promoters expect a net…

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Churches and Ministers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 4

Private subscriptions, assisted by the Government, built up a Presbyterian Church and Manse Mr. Purviss was the first clergyman, assisted…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 2

The minister of West Maitland Presbyterian Church will conduct all services on Sunday. In the morning his address will be…

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Church Attendance Problem of Present Time

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

“Why is it that more people do not come to church? What is it that stops them?” This, said Rev. Carlos Stretch, rector…

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Catholic Girls’ Rally

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 2

The West Maitland branch of the National Catholic Girls’ Movement held a parish rally in the C.U.S.A. rooms last night. The…

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Record Torpedo Mission (From James O’Connor)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 2

SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA— Attacking enemy shipping In Bima Harbour, on Soembawa Island in the Flores Sea, after…

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Christ Church, Dungog 95th Anniversary of Parish

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

Large crowds attended the 95th Anniversary of the Foundation of Christ Church. It was also the 95th Anniversary of the formation of…

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Methodist Services Twin Brothers Exchange

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 2

On Sunday night next the Methodist Church services in the Dungog-Stroud circuit will be conducted by Rev. R. C. Dempaey, of Kurri…

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Methodist Concert M.g.c. Stage Successful Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 1

On Monday night the Methodist Girls Comradeship entertained a big crowd when they staged a concert in the Methodist Sunday School Hall…

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At St. John's Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 2

At St. John's Presbyterian Church, on Sunday morning next, the special soloist will be Mrs. J Taylor (Miss Mary Adams), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B…

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Kurri Churchman Entertained

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 3

KURRI Friday—Members of Kurri Kurri Presbyterian Church entertained Mr. J. Laing on his 70th birthday…

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Churchill on Robot Damage

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 4

Mr. Churchill is expected to make a statement to the Commons this week on damage caused by robot planes. Absence of official statements about the…

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Christ Church Women's Guild Presentation to Mrs. T. Taylor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 2

At the June meeting of Christ Church Women's Guild, held in the Parish Hall, opportunity was taken to make a presentation to the retiring…

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Baptist Churches Visited by President Rev. J. H. Deane, B.a., B.d

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 3

The members and adherents of the combined Thalaba-Dungog and the Stroud-Stratford Baptist Churches will not soon forget the visit of their…

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