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Churches, 1947

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Methodist Flower Show

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

The annual Methodist Flower Show will be held on Thursday, 9th October, and the official opening will be performed by the Mayoress, Mrs. D. R…

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Catholic Ball at Lochinvar

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 4

The Lochinvar School of Arts was gaily decorated with streamers, flowers, shrubs and balloons when the annual Catholic ball was held…

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Catholic Ball at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON, Friday.—The Catholic Spring Ball, held in the Show Ground pavilion, as a finale to the ballroom dancing season,…

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News of The Churches To-Morrow’s Services Methodist Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1947 · page 2

The services to be held in the Methodist Church. West Maitland, on Sunday will be of a unique character, for it will be the…

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Churchill’s Writ For Libel

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1947 · page 1

WELLINGTON (NZ), Saturday (AAP-Reuter). — Mr. Randolph Churchill, now in Wellington, has instructed solicitors to issue a…

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Methodist Rays' Anniversary Celebrations

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

The Methodist Rays, the organisation of the younger Methodist girls, held its anniversary celebrations yesterday,, when a pageant…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

A children’s choir of 130 voices gave delightful renditions of the special hymns and choruses at all services of the West Maitland…

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Churchill’s Warning of Possible Elections Sc[?] Says Labour Government Is “Substantial Minority”

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

LONDON, October 6.—Claiming that the Government was now s “substantial minority ruling without the suppose and against the wishes of the largest part of the nation,” Winston Churchill told the concluding session of the…

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Congregational Churches

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 5

Congratulations to Miss Nancy Davies, who won the pianoforte section at the Newcastle Endeavour Eisteddfod. Miss Davies is a member of the West…

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Flower Show and Bazaar Annual Church of England Function

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 1

The C. of E. Women's Guild held their annual flower show and bazaar on Friday last, 3rd October, in the James Theatre. The large crowds,…

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St. Peter's Church, Bendolba Dedication of Memorials

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 3

St. Peter's Church of England, Bendolba, was crowded for the Dedication of memorial gifts by the Rural Dean, Rev. Hugh Linton, M.A., on Sunday,…

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Presbyterian News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 5

Anniversary Services will take place in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School on Sunday when the children of the senior school…

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Good Attendance at Presbyterian Annual Function Tea and Concert a Huge Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 6

Approximately 250 attended the St. Andrews' annual tea and concert in the Masonic Hall last night, which was organised by…

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Church Notices

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 5

Baptist Church, Cessnock. Sunday Services. 11 a.m. "Being Strong in the Christian Life". Communion. 7.15 p.m. "Persuading Men for Christ." East…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 10th OCTOBER, 1947. Memorial to Late Canon Wilson. Service at Denman Church of England

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 3

A very large congregation was present at St. Matthias' Church, Denmon, on Sunday afternoon, when the Bishop of Newcastle dedicated very…

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St. John's Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 5

The meeting services at St. John's Church, Stroud, and St. Paul's Stroud Road, were largely attended last Sunday, when at each place the newly…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Celebrations

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 2

The Methodist Church Sunday School, which commenced operations in the early 1860's, held its anniversary celebrations yesterday, and will…

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Methodist Church

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 4

Thursday next: Denman 7.30 p.m. Sunday next: Aberdeen 9.20 a.m.; Scone 11 a.m…

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Port Stephens Anglican Church

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 2

On Saturday next a special centenary thanksgiving service will be held in the historic church of St. Andrew,…

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Gundy Parish

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 4

Sunday next: Gundy 8 a m. (Holy Communion); Moonan Flat 11 a.m. (Holy Communion); Ellerston 3 p.m. (Evensong); Dry…

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