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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1947

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Catholic Ball at Thornton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 2

St. Michael’s Hall, Thornton, was artistically decorated with balloons, streamers and flowers, when the annual Catholic Ball…

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Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild Spring Fair

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 2

Scot’s Church Hall in West Maitland was the scene of a happy gathering yesterday afternoon when the ladies’ guild held its annual…

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Largs Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 4

Largs Methodist Church presented a bright picture for the church anniversary bright spring flowers being effectively…

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War Veterans Study For Church

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 2

WASHINGTON (Associated Press). —The Veterans’ Administration says 1141 disabled veterans of World War II are studying to be ministers,…

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Presbyterian News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 5

Mr. R. J. Taggart, of Lakemba, N.S.W. who has been appointed by the Home Mission Committee, to the oversight of the churches at Abermain and Weston…

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Presbyterian Men’s League

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Men’s League will be held on Sunday at 5 p.m. in the absence of the appointed…

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Stroud Church of England Garden Party

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 5

Although pleasant weather did not prevail on Saturday afternoon last, St. John's Rectory grounds were the rendezvous of a fairly representative…

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Church Notice

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 5

On Sunday next at 7.30 p.m. the Lord Bishop of Newcastle will administer Confirmation at St. John's Church of England, Stroud…

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News of The Churches To-Morrow’s Services Presbyterian Church, W,m

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1947 · page 2

On Sunday next, the Rutherford Sunday School anniversary will be held. The morning service at 9.30 will be conducted by…

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“British Troubles Not Due To Labour Party” Attlee and Churchill Clash[?]

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 2

LONDON, September 29.—The Prime Minister, [?] Attlee, and the leader of the Conservatives, Mr. Churc[?] both referred to Britain’s difficulties at the week-end. Mr. Churchill blamed the Government, but Mr. [?]…

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Obituary Mr. Joseph Parish

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 1

The recent death of Mr. Joseph Parish, of Stroud Road and earlier of Hilldale, removed a highly respected identity…

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Winston Church[?] Again Attacks Labor Government

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 3

In a further Attack on the British Labor Govern­ment, Mr. Winston Churchill said that through its…

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Forty Hours' Devotion. Ceremonies at St. James's Church

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 3

Impressive ceremonies marked the various stages of the 40 Hours Devotion of the Blessed Sacrament, opened at Solemn High Mass at St. James's…

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St. Matthias' Church, Denman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 1

A very notable service will be held in St. Matthias' Church, Denman, at 3 p.m. on Sunday next, 5th October. The Lord Bishop of the Diocese,…

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Local and General. Church of England Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 2

The Annual Flower Show of Christ Church of England will take place in James Theatre on Friday next. Mr. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., will officially open…

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Segenhoe Jottings Church of England Dance

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 4

The Segenhoe-Brushy Hill-Rouchel shall holders will hold a dance to-morrow (Wednesday) in the Se[?]enhoe Hall [?] cards of entree…

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Greta Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 3

The Methodists of Greta, celebrated their 72nd anniversary when der the chairmanship of the minister of the circuit, a pleasant…

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Methodist Anniversary and Picnic

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 4

Mr. L. Lintott, who presided at a meeting of the West Maitland Methodist Parents and Friends’ Association, said that the Sunday…

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Archbishop Attacks R.C. Policy in Europe “Catholic Parties Rallying Ground For Reactionaries”

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 4

LONDON, October 2.—Reman Catholic, policy in Europe was criticised by the Archbishop of York, Dr. Garbett, when he addressed his diocese on the dangers of war yesterday…

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Methodist Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 2

Sunday School Anniversary Services will take place on Sunday next. There will be special singing by the children and the preacher will be Rev. A. E…

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