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Churches, 1944

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Methodist Synod

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 3

The Maitland Methodist District held its annual Synod at Raymond Terrace, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Local arrangements were in charge of Rev. and…

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Mission Boat Wrecked

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 6

PERTH Thurs.—A Presbyterian mission ketch carrying Rev. G. H. Holmes, Mrs. Holmes and two children and a crew of five…

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Investigation of the Liquor Traffic Methodist Synod Urges Royal Commission

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 2

At the Methodist Synod, which Continued its sittings at Raymond Terrace, it was stated that abolition of intoxicating liquor was die final objective of the Methodist Church. Synod also decided to repeat its request-to the…

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Methodist Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 3

The 107th anniversary of the first Methodist Church service held in West Maitland will be celebrated in the Methodist…

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Methodist Church Annual District Synod

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 3

Ministers and laymen from all Methodist Churches is the Newcastle, Maitland and Coalfields areas met at Raymond Terrace on Tuesday and…

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Anniversary Celebrations. West Cessnock Methodist Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 8

As advertised elsewhere in this issue, the West End Methodists have planned a great week-end for their Church Anniversary. Celebrations commence…

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Methodist Synod at Raymond Terrace

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 3

The ministerial session of the Maitland Methodist District Synod was held at Raymond Terrace on Monday. Rev. C. L. Connor, Chairman…

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Church Notes

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

Advice has been received that the. Rev. R. R. Sansom will take up duty as Rector of the parish as from Sunday next, and will…

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St. Mark's Church of England

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

The annual flower show and fair of St. Mark's Church of England on Friday last was most successful. The financial result is…

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More Three-power Talk Wanted Churchill Pleased By President’ Win Australian Association Press

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

LONDON Nov. 9— The potentialities of conference between the leaders of the three Great Powers, such as the held at Teheranm, were emphasised by Mr. Churchill when spoke at Lord Mayor’s luncheon party at Man[?]…

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Legion of Catholic Woman’s Conference Impressions of a Delegate (By a Correspondent)

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1944 · page 4

In an interview with a representative of the “Mercury,” a delegate to the recent- State conference of the Legion of Catholic Women, held in Sydney, gave an account of her impressions and her reaction to life in the metropolis…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1944 · page 2

Pte. W. Horton will conduct the morning service at West Maitland Baptist Church. At [?] o’clock the Sunday meets…

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Mr. Churchill Tells Commons of V2 New Weapon Faster Than Soun[?] Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1944 · page 2

LONDON Nov. 10—Although the German haw bee[?] using their new secret weapon—V2—for some weeks, [?] first official statement was made Mr. Churchill fold [?] House of Commons the scale and effects of the attacks [?]…

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Methodist Sunday School Picnic

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 2

The annual Methodist Sunday School picnic was held on Saturday. The venue was changed from Clydesdale, owing to the adverse weather…

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Unity of France and Britain Mr. Churchill Given Tumultuous Welcome in Paris Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 1

LONDON Nov. 12—In Pa ris yesterday, the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, told the French people that the European war may end in six months. Mr. Churchill, upon whom the freedom of the City of Paris…

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Mr Churchill in Paris Granted Freedom of City

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 2

Speaking after receiving the freedom of the city of Paris yesterday, the British Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, said he was interpreting…

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Catholic Bazaar

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 2

The annual Catholic Bazaar will be held at the James Theatre on Thursday and Friday next. The official opening will be performed by the…

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Denial of Attack on Mr. Churchill Nazi Broadcast Described “Utterly Bops” Australia Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 1

LONDON Nov 13—The German radio said to-night that an announ[?] attempt was made on the lives of Mr. Churchill and General De Gaulle by a number of armed per[?] while they were driving along the Champs Elysses…

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All Nazi Battleships Wiped Out Mr. Churchill Congratulates The Air Force, Associated Press Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 3

LONDON Nov 13— “Heartiest congratulations to all” a the text of a message sent by Mr. Churchill to Air Chief M[?] Sir Arthur Harris on the sinking of the German [?]leship Tirpite…

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Legion of Catholic Women First Conference

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1944 · page 2

The Maitland delegates to the recent conference of Legion of Catholic Women (Mrs. W. P. O’ Heara, president, and Mise E…

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