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Churches, 1947

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Interesting Address at Methodist Men's Brotherhood

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 2

Mr Aub. Bourke gave an interesting address on his adventures in Borneo during the war at the Methodist Men's…

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"Abide with Me" Author Commemorated in Singleton Churches

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 2

Singleton churches yesterday paid tribute to the author of the hymn "Abide With Me," Henry Francis Lyte, who…

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Thalaba Baptist Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 2

A special day of prayer for rain will be held in Thalaba Church en Thursday, 20th inst. Services will be at 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m…

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Church Appeal For Malayans

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Australian section of the World Council of Churches is urging the Federal Government to reconsider its…

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Lochinvar Methodist Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 2

LOCHINVAR: Members of the Lochinvar Methodist Church were untiting in their efforts to decorate the church for a special…

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Methodist Picture Show Evening

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 4

With a view to maintaining the interest of Sunday, School scholars, a community ringing and picture show evening has been arranged for…

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Lochinvar Methodist Church Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 3

BRANXTON: Last Sunday Lochinvar Methodist congregation celebrated their Church Anniversary. Much hard work by a…

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Presbyterian News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 9

Young People's societies of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches within the Kurri-Cessnock area will attend a youth rally to-night in St. Andrew's…

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Kurri Methodist Girls' Comradeship

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 4

A concert given by members of Kurri Kurri Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Rays, in the Church Hall, was largely attended. The programme, which was…

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Successful Dance For Church Funds

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 4

The weekly 50-50 dance organised by the South Singleton Church of England held in the Showground pavilion on Tuesday…

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News Of The Churches To-Morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 2

Divine service will he conducted as usual at the Maitland Reptist Church at 11 am and 7.15 pm The Preacher in the…

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Anglican Frolic At Abermain

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 2

ABERMAIN, Monday.— Judges at the annual frolic of the Church of England Women’s Guild held at the Plaza Hall, Abermain were…

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Toasted Royal Couple in Lemonade Thousands Witness Drive To Church

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1

LONDON, November 24.— At the invitation of the Princess, the Mayor of Romsey, R. G. Stymes, the Mayoress and Councillors, visited Broadlands, where the Princess and Prince Philip thanked the Mayor for the greetings which two…

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Dungog Methodist Sunday School Picnic

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 3

On Saturday, November 22, the annual picnic of the Methodist Sunday School took place. Before setting out for a happy day the children, with…

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Presbyerian Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 5

St. Andrew's Day, Sunday 30th, will be observed in St. Andrew's Church, Cessnock, where Special Commemoration services will take place. At the…

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The New Church at Moonan

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 2

His Lordship, Dr. Gleeson, C. S.S. R., D.D., Bishop of Maitland, will visit Moonan on, Sunday, December 7, to open and bless…

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Church Re-carpeted

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 4

The Branxton Methodist Ladies Church Aid has been Instrumental in having the church re-carpeted. On Sunday a special service…

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News Of The Churches To-Morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1947 · page 2

The Rev. W. [?]. Magor will conclude his ministry in Maitland to-morrow when special service will be held…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic at Mount Olive

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School picnic was held on Saturday at "Glenhilver," Mt. Olive, on the property of Mr &…

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Scot’s Church Sunday School Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 2

Scot’s Church Sunday School Anniversary was held last Sunday, and despite inclement weather, there were good congregations…

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