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Churches, 1947

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Ordination of Elders at Scot’s Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 2

An Impressive service was held at Scot’s Church, West Maitland, on Sunday evening, when a large congreation worshipped and…

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Divorce Conciliator for Church

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 2

Appointment of a conciliator for Presbyterian couples who are parties to pending divorce proceedings was decided on yesterday by the…

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Social Afternoon at Methodist Hall

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1947 · page 2

An afternoon tea and stalls afternoon for the Overseas Missions and Church Aid was conducted at the Methodist Kindergarten hall to-day…

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Methodist Tea Meeting 110th Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1947 · page 2

The spirit of good fellowship and co-operation that to-day characterises the relationship between the minister of the West…

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Methodist Church Aid’s Annual Fair

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

The Church existed to keep communication lines open between God and man, said Mrs. R. C. L. Connor when opening…

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Plashett Heifers for England? B.b.c. Officer's Mission

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 8

If Home officials agree it is not unlikely that England will be drawing on the Plashett A.I.S. Stud with thte object of assisting…

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Centenary Bail At Morpeth Church of England

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1947 · page 3

St. James’ Church of England, Morpeth, has every reason to be proud of the outstanding success of the Centenary Ball, which…

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The Churches Tomorrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1947 · page 4

The services in the Baptist Church will be taken at 11 a.m. by Mr. Taylor, and the Gospel meeting at 7.18 p.m. by Pastor…

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Play Night at Scot’s Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1947 · page 4

The combined organisations of Scot’s Church, West Maitland, will present a Play Night next Thursday night in the School…

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Mr. Attlee Says India Plan Well Received Communist Suspicious Of Mr. Churchill’s Approval

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1947 · page 2

LONDON, June 4.—The three major Indian parties— Hindu, Moslem and Sikh—had favourably received the British Government’s plan for transfer of power to India, the Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee) stated in the House of…

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Methodist Social

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 5

The West Maitland Methodist WOAM held a successful social afternoon to the Memorial Hall on Tuesday…

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Methodist Parents—Citizens’ Association

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 4

The talkie film projector, which the West Maitland Methodist Parents and Friends’ Association has purchased for the use of the…

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Presbyterian Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 1

The Presbytery of Scone met in Muswellbrook on Wednesday last. The members of the Presbytery were entertained at lunclieon and afternoon tea…

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Catholic Youth Club Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 2

Next Thursday (12th June) the members of the above mentioned Club will hold a grand ball in the James Theatre. S[?]llers popular oren[?]stra…

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Annual Ball of All Saints’ Church

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON: Although it was feared by organisers of the annual All Saints’ Church of England Ball that the wet weather would…

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Foreign Mission Secretary’s Visit

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 4

The Rev. G. Buckley, Foreign Mission secretary of the NSW Presbyterian Church, will be visiting the West Maitland parish…

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The Churches To-Morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 4

All services will be held as usual in St. Stephen’s Parish, and will be conducted by the minister, the Rev. James Goudie…

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Catholic Church Food For Britain Appeal

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 3

Sponsored by the Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. Dr. E. Gleeson, C.S.S.R.), a Food for Britain appeal was conducted in all parishes of the…

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Churchgoers Contributed £52 to Food for Britain

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 2

Collection in all Roman Catholic parishes within the diocese of Maitland yesterday was responsible for the commendable amount of £52…

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Branxton Methodist Young People’s Club

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 3

BRANXTON: On Saturday evening, last over 80 young people sat down to tea to celebrate the first birthday of the…

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