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Churches, 1947

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United Church Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 2

Attention is drawn to an advertisement appearing in this issue announcig a United Church Service to be held in the Baptist Church on Friday…

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Asia’s Mission Not to War Against Others

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 5

BOMBAY, April 2.— Addressing the Asian Relations Conference in New Delhi, Mahatma Gandhi declared: “We have not come here to wage war against non-Asians. That is not Asia‘s mission.”…

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Mission Work, With Beginning in Singleton, Has Interesting History Spread Over Commonwealth From Small Country Town

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 8

Since taking over Minimbah House for the purpose of conducting the Aborigines' Inland Mission there, It has been surprising to find how many of the local people still remember the early days of activity here in Singleton, when the mission work…

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Russians Almost Mob Mr. Churchill

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 1

LONDON, April 2.—Members of the Russian Parliamentary delegation visiting Britain, almost mobbed Mr. Winstori Church at a reception at the Russian Embassy. Reuter says that all were…

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Presbyterian News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 3

Owing to the transfer of Mr. C. Dewberry, to Wollombi, no service will be held on Sunday next (6th inst) at Bellbird. Mr. H. Morrison will…

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Proposed Scheme [?] CHURCH Electricity the [?]

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 5

The President of Kearsley Shire Council (Gr. W. Varty) on Tuesday night submitted a report of an…

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Church Service Good Friday And

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 2

A service will be held in the Methodist Church at East Maitland at 9.30 am Good Friday The Junior Court of OK will meat…

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Presbyterian Divine Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 2

In this issue an advt. appears regarding a Divine Service to be held in the Dungog Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 10th April, when the…

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The Churched To-Morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1947 · page 5

Morning services on Easter Sunday at Rutherford and Maitland Presbyterian churches will be conducted by the [?]…

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Big Methodist Plans

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1947 · page 3

CHICAGO (Associated Press): Dr. Karl P. Meister, executive secretary of the Board of Hospitals and Homes of the…

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Aberdeen-rouchel Presbyterian Charge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 April 1947 · page 1

Owing to pressure of work in his own parish, the Rev. E. Robson, M.A., finds it necessary to discontinue conducting services at Rouchel and…

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Methodist Crusaders in Camp Here Enjoyable Devotional Three Days

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 2

The Methodist Crusaders, a body of young people began their study camp with the official welcome at 10 p.m. on Thursday,…

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Girls' Order of the Covenant on Hike Linked with Presbyterian History

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 2

On Wednesday night, April 2, the Presbyterian Girls' Order of the Covenant went on a hike to Gowrie, the residence of Mr. H. Coutts White…

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British Military Mission to Remain in Greece Agreement Between Britain And the United States

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 1

WASHINGTON, April 9.—The United States Senate was yesterday asked to approve the Bill to aid Greece and Turkey in order to “prevent a chain of reaction which would threaten peace and security around the globe.”…

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Churches Drew Large Easter Attendances Large Congregations at All Services

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 4

Easter was celebrated solemnly and devoutly in all Singleton churches, the various services being responsible for large…

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Valedictory to Morpeth’s Parish Priest

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 4

Rev. Father J. T. Walsh, P.P. on the eve of his departure from the parish of Morpeth to visit his native Eire, was farewelled at a large and…

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Methodist Parents—Friends’ Association

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 4

At last meeting of the West Maitland Methodist Parents and Friends’ Association, Mr. W. Howarth outlined negotiations…

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Farewell To Methodist Minister

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 4

RAYMOND TERRACE.— The Methodist Church members at Raymond Terrace farewelled the Rev. and Mrs. Roberts and…

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Presbyterian Church News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

Mr. H. [?] Home Missionary in charge of Alderman in Weston districts will in maine product services at Bellbird each Sunday morning, at 11…

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Congregational Church News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

The Good Friday service at West End was held in the morning. It was combined with the Sacrament or Holy Communion. As usual, a splendid group…

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