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Churches, 1949

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Church Warning

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 2

The Roman Catholic hierarchy has told Poland's millions of Catholics to ignore charges that priests were enemies of the…

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Beau Robert’s Mission

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 3

BRISBANE, Friday.—Trainer M. Poison said to-day that Beau Robert will not start in to-morrow’s Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm, but…

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Anzac Sunday at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Memorial Windows Unveiled

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 6

IN THE PRESENCE OF ONE OF THE LARGEST CONGREGATIONS FOR SOME YEARS, ANZAC DAY WAS COMMEMORATED IN ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH ON SUNDAY MORNING LAST…

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Anzac Day at St. Alban's Church. Inspiring Ceremony

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 1

THE service in St. Alban's on Anzac Day at 11 a.m. was one of the most inspiring held for many years. The Rector (Revd. H…

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Churchill Glad-smuts Uneasy Indian Position in Commonwealth. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 1

"Misgivings" about the way in which India claimed, full membership of the Commonwealth, has been voiced in Capetown by the Opposition Leader,…

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St Mark's Church of England

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 4

The induction of the Rev. E. H. V Pitcher, B.A., as Rector of Aberdeen, took place on Tuesday last at St. Mark's Church, in the…

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The New India Smuts Anxious, Churchell Not Worrying

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 4

"Misgivings" about the way in which India claimed full membership of the Commonwealth have been voiced in Capetown…

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Methodist Flower Show Outstanding Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1949 · page 1

The annual Methodist Flower Show was held in the James Theatre last Thursday week. Because of the heavy rain there was…

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Anzac Day Rector's Address at Civic Service in Christ Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1949 · page 2

The Rector, Rev. A. W. Moore, said that on each Anzac Day the inspiring poem of Lawrence Binyon was quoted: "At the going down of the sun…

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News Of The Churches To-Morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1949 · page 2

“Is your life a light or a shadow?” will be the theme of the sermon at the Methodist Church, Maitland, on Sunday…

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Forward Move in Church Life

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 May 1949 · page 2

QUIRINDI: Church leaders and ministers to the number of 16, representing the Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist…

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Church Offerings Now Subject To Tax

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 3

By decision of the House of Lords, offerings in British churches are now classed as part of a clergyman's unearned…

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Airliner Crashes After Striking Church Tower

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

ROME, May 5.—An airliner bringing the internationally known Turin football team back from Portugal crashed after striking a church -tower in Turin, killing all on board. Conflicting estimates on the total dead range from 22 to 31…

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Methodist P. & F. Association

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 4

Mr. R. G. Heydon presided at last meeting of the West Maitland Methodist Parents and Friends’ Association…

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Opposition To Coloured Races “Caused By Fear” Anglican Synod Urges Quota System

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 7

ARMIDALE, Friday.—The Anglican Bishop of Armidale, Bishop Moyes, said that unreasoning fear caused opposition to coloured people coming to Australia. He was speaking at the Armidale Anglican Synod,…

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"Mary" and "Lizzie" Made War Time History Churchill Disliked Being Contradicted

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 4

During his wartime command of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, Sir James Bissett no doubt was the repository for much confidential information, but he did not divulge any of it in his address last night…

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Weddings Reception In Methodist Hall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 4

A reception at the Methodist Hall followed Re marriage at the Maitland Methodist Church of June Fay Vercoe. only daughter…

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News Of The Churches

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 2

The Salvation Army, Singleton, will hold Special Mother’s Day Services in the York Street Hall on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m…

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Mother’s Day Celebrated In Maitland’s Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 2

Fifty children of the Maitland Presbyterian Church’s Kindergarten Choir presented posies to their mothers in a special Mother’s Day Service at 9.45 yesterday morning. This was one of the many services throughout Maitland…

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Churches' United Youth Club

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 2

At the regular fortnightly meeting, held on 26th April, of the Scone Churches United Youth Club, the aim of which is to…

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