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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1944

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Bombs Damage Famous Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 4

LONDON April 23—It is disclosed that the well-known Fleet-st. church, St. Dunstan’s, in the West, was…

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Funny Church Experiences

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 3

In old churches wherein there was not a choir or a band to lead the singing, the commencing note of a hymn or anthem was…

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Ladies’ Church Aid Anniversary Service

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON, Monday — The anniversary of the Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist Church was celebrated at a service last night…

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Old English Church

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 6

One of the most beautiful of ancient churches in Britain is that of St James’ the parish church of Wield Wield, under…

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Weekly Feature. The Church and Change. No. 2.—Change in the International World

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

We have called in God to help us in this war. It is time that we called in God to help us a bit in out muddled thinking and ideals. There to nothing…

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Muswellbrook Chronicl[?] FRIDAY, 28th APRIL, 1944. Anzac Day at Muswellbrook Street Parade and Commemoration Service. Large Congregations at Churches

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

ANZAC DAY was observed on Tuesday last by the holding of a united commemoration service at the Soldiers' Memorial and special services in the Churches. Preparations for the day were…

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At Christ Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 2

A Solemn Requiem was said in Christ Church at 7.30 a.m. The names of those Anzacs on the Honour Roll of the Church who had paid the supreme…

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Church Aid Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday.— A social afternoon was hold at the Methodist Hall to celebrate the Ladies Church [?] anniversary…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 2

Capt, Chas Hogan, from a military camp, will be the preacher the , West Maitland Baptist Church to-morrow morning and…

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Little Stone Church at Paterson

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 4

Enwrapt in that silence and mystery that clings, To things that have weathered the passage of years;…

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Seek From the Inside—A Churchill Tank

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 4

The driver is seen at his control in the driving seat He is . operating the left hand steering lever…

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Presbyterian Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 2

The Presbyterian congregation of West Maitland and Rutherford turned out in full strength to attend a social evening in the…

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Mr Churchill Telephones Mr Curtin

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 3

The British Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) called up Mr. Curtin, Australia's Prime Minister, by telephone, at his London hotel…

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Methodist Autumn Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 1

The Methodist Autumn Flower Show was held on Thursday, April 21, in the Sunday School Hall. During the afternoon Mrs Taylor, Mrs. Baker…

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Churchill Welcomes Dominion Premiers Unity Of Outlook Expressed At Conference(AUSTRALIAN Associated Press) 1

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 1

LONDON May 1—The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) presided at the first session of the Prime Ministers’ conference. He made a speech briefly welcoming the Dominion Premiers, to which each Prime Minister replied…

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Major Churchill In Yugoslavia

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 2

LONDON, May 2.—The Yugoslav Radio describes a visit to liberated territory in Croatia by Prime Minister’s son, Major…

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Successful Church of England Flower Show Official Opening by Mrs De Witt Batty

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 2

The annual flower show, fair, and tennis tournament, conducted this afternoon in All Saints' Parish hall in aid of All…

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Catholic Ball at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Thurs.—A very successful Roman Catholic Ball was hold at Glendon Brook last night. The promoters of the…

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Churches Must Seek Out People

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Thursday—The new Anglican Bishop of Tasmania the Right Reverend Geoffrey Cranewick, said today that more…

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Local and General Methodist Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 2

A Recognition Service, which is the receiving of new members into the Church will be conducted by Rev. C. L. Connor at the Dungog Methodist…

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