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Churches, 1947

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Mr. Churchill As Dairy Farmer

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Dec. 31.— Mr. Winston Churchill’s latest interest is farming, especially, dairy, cattle, and he expects soon to own 300…

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Church Clock Finds New Year a Drag

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 4

For several days (New Year's Day included) the clock in the tower of All Saints' Church of England has been an hour behind in the strike…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1947 · page 2

The Rev. Wilfred J. Magor will conduct all services in the Congregational churches, when addresses in keeping with the…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Servic[?]

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 January 1947 · page 2

The services in the West Maitland Methodist Church will be conducted by Mr, Hon Garner at 11 a.m., and Chaplain A. M. Jackson,…

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Churchill’s Maps On Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 January 1947 · page 4

LONDON (Assoc. Press).— Three dimensional maps which Winston Churchill had especially made during the war and used…

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French Presidency Won by Socialist Strong Opposition From Catholic Party

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 2

Despite Strang opposition from the M.R.P. (Catholic) Party, a Socialist was yesterday elected President of the French National…

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Carrington Church

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

A dance in aid of the repair fund to Carrington Church Port Stephens was held at Mr. Alf. Lilley's on Saturday week was well attended. The…

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Mr. Churchill To Get £5000 Damages

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Jan. 16.—The “Dally Mall” understands that Mr. Winston Churchill will get £5000 stg damages, free of income tax,…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 2

Services In the Methodist Church will be as follows: The morning service at U o’clock will be conducted by Mr. A…

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The Churches

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 3

The meeting at the West Maitland Salvation Army Hall on Sunday will be conducted by Major J. Nicholson, who will…

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"Duds" Saved Churchill's Life Mr. Churchill's life was saved

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 1

in 1939 because three German torpedoes, fired at the British battleship Nelson, were duds, said Admiral Doenitz…

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Church Attendance Dwindling

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 2

Lamenting the fact, at his farewell social last night, that so few people went to church these days, the Rev. Canon A. N. Williamson…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 2

Congregation services in Maitland will be conducted by the Minister, Rev. W, J. Magor. At the evening service he will…

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Hermit Left £1050 To Church

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.—Joseph AIphonso Ligorla Dick, S Whose body was found Dick, cave In the Campbelltown district yesterday,…

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“Churchill’s Plan Doomed”

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Jan. 29.— Moscow radio, criticising Mr. Winston Churchill’s United States of Europe proposal, said:…

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Presbyterian Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 5

The normal Sunday programme of services and Sunday Schools will be resumed on Sunday February 2. Rev. T. P. [?] will officiate at all…

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Church Has Narrow Escape

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 1

St. Mary's R.C. Church, the fine edifice standing on the eastern side of the town, was the centre of the electric disturbance and had a…

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Protest Against Mass in Church of England

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 4

LONDON, January 30.—Two policemen led Rev. W. St. Clair Taylor, the General Director of the National Union of protestants, from St. Mary Le Strand Church near Australia House, following a demonstrator at the church door…

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Australia’s First Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 2

Rev. Richard Johnson, first chaplain in Australia, came out with Governor Phillip’s fleet in 1788. A few days later he held…

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The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 5

Services will be held in all centres of the East Maitland Methodist circuit on Sunday. The junior Choir will sing at the…

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