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Churches, 1949

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Church Convention at St. Alban's

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

Rev. Canon Campling, of England, will conduct the Church Convention which opens with an introductory service at St. Alban's Church at 7.30…

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Scone Churches' United Youth Cub

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

On Tuesday, 13th September, the usual fortnightly meeting of the club was held, and in very in element circumstances. However…

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Church May Be “State Department”

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 5

PRAGUE, Sept. 23 (AAP). — Communist and church sources both forecast that the Church-State crisis in Czechoslovakia will…

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Local and General Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

A record crowd is expected at the Clarence Town Catholic Ball, which will be held next Wednesday night, 28th September. Rhythm Boys'…

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Church of England Flower Show Am Concert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

Thursday next, September 29, at James Theatre, the Annual C. of E. Flower Show will take place. Mrs. F. Robinson, Mayoress, will officially…

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News Of The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

The Order of Knights is conducting a parade service at East Maitland Methodist Church on Sunday evening to mark its…

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Notes and Comment Emergency Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

Flood damage to St. Paul’s Church of England, Maitland, lifted the flooring and swept pews into a tangled heap…

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Hat Trick to Mr. Churchill’s Horse

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 5

LONDON, Sept. 28 (AAP). — Winston Churchill’s horse, Colonist 11 completed the hat-trick yesterday by winning the…

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"Preparing Church People for Mission"

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

The Rev. Norman J. Blow, who is conducting the current parochial convention at All Saints' Church of England, was…

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Church Leaders Arrested

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Sept 26.— The Vetlcan radio announced in a special broadcast to Czechoslavkia that leading members of the…

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Must Renounce War Says Church Leader

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The only real defence for mankind was to renounce War and repudiate the whole Institution of warmaking,…

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Freemasons Attend Church Service

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

Members of Lodge United St. Andrew, Freemasons, attended service at All Saints' Church last night. At the commencement…

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Mission Band Leader for 45 Years Honoured by Church

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 5

Miss Reta Petherbridge was presented with a solid sold wristlet watch and fountain pen and pencil as appreciation of her 45 years as leader of the Young People’s Mission Bank of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, East Maitland…

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Catholic Parents and Friends’ Association

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 2

At a meeting In St. John’s Cathedral Hall the Catholic Parochial Parents and Friends’ Association was successfully…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Guild Receiving Congratulations Wonderful Floral Fete Realises £312

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 3

Congratulations and glowing tributes are still pouring in for the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Women's Guild on the outstanding success of their Annual Floral Fete and Dramatic Recital held in the…

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Devaluation Was Disaster to World and Britain Mr. Churchill’s Criticism of Government

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Sept. 28 (A.A.P.). — Strong criticism in both Houses of Parliament and the press have marked the debate on devaluation initiated in Parliament yesterday by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Cripps…

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Large Attendances at Church

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 2

There have been large attendances at All Saints' Church of England during the past three nights for the parochial…

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School Children's Church Service

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 2

Several hundred Singleton school children attended a children's service conducted at All Saints' Church of…

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Britain on Verge of Bankruptcy “Hour Is Grave” Says Churchill

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 4

LONDON, Sept. 29 (A.A.P) — Speaking in the House of Commons debate on the devaluation of the £ sterling, the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Winston Churchill, said the emergency session had been called because “we…

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Methodist Church Floral Fete

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 2

Well-stocked stalls gally decorated with beautiful blossoms and coloured streamers brought a spring atmosphere to the…

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