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Churches, 1950

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Scots’ Church Women’s Guild

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 2

Scots’ Church Presbyterian Women’s Guild, at a meeting in the Church Hall yesterday afternoon, made arrangements for the…

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Plans for Big Anglican Campaign Maitland Included In Series of Mission Services

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

The Church of England will shortly commence one of the largest missionary efforts ever attempted by the church in Australia. The Diocese of Newcastle will be responsible for the organisation. Services at Maitland and a civic…

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Combined Church Service To-morrow

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 5

The Methodist congregation will Join with the Pres[?] and Congregational Churches in the flood Friday Communion…

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East Maitland Methodist Church

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

Rev. R. C. Clark, the newly appointed superintendent of the Maitland Methodist Church circuit will preach at Largs,…

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Easter Anthem In Sydney Churches

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sat—An Easter anthem, them “Christ Is Risen ” written more than eight years ago, will be heard in many Sydney…

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Churches Must Unite Against Godless Tactics

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 2

LONDON, April 10 (AAP).— The Christian churches should unite in prayer and sympathy for all suffering persecution for their…

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Camp of Methodist Crusaders

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 2

SINGLETON, Tuesday.—Methodist Crusaders from towns between Newcastle and Tamworth went into camp at Singleton…

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Presbyterian Fellowship’s Annual Camp at Paterson

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 2

The annual Easter camp of the Hunter River District Presbyterian Fellowship Association broke up on Paterson show Ground at midday yesterday. The camp, which began on…

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Catholic Ball Competition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

SINGLETON, Wed.—Mrs J. Bercini, of Branxton, was the winner of the competition which was organised recently in [?] of…

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Roman Catholic Dance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

More than 100 people crowded the Jerry's Plains Hall on Monday night for the Roman Catholic dance, and the organisers…

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Presbyterian Fellowship Camp at Scone

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

A number of young people from Singleton attended the Presbyterian Fellowship Camp at Scone over the Easter…

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Methodist Easter Camp Study and Fun at Singleton Showground

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 5

Just over 100 young people attended the Methodist Easter Camp, held at the Singleton showground. Rev. B. E…

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New Methodist Minister Arrives Rev. and Mrs Wesley Stocks Come From Albury

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 5

Singleton's new Methodist minister, Rev. Wesley Stocks, arrived in Singleton yesterday afternoon. Accompanying him…

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Easter Devotions at St. Patrick's Church

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

All the services at St. Patrick'es Church drew large congregations. The 7 a.m. Mass on Holy Thursday was…

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Induction of Rev. Wesley Stocks Impressive Ceremony at Methodist Church

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 3

The induction service to Singleton's new Methodist minister, Rev. Wesley Stocks, took place on Wednesday…

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News Of The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 2

Services at the Methodist Church. Maitland, on Sunday will be at 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. The subjects chosen for meditation…

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Cr. S. Parish Welcomed

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 3

RAYMOND TERRACE, Monday.—Port Stephens Shire councillors to-day gave a warm welcome to Cr. S. Parish, of…

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Church Buildings Used for Drinking Orgy

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

Drastic action will be taken by members of churches at Eltham, near Melbourne, if hoodlums continute to make the…

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Greek Cabinet Will Co-operate With American Mission

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

ATHENS, April 18 (AAP).— Opening the Greek Parliament, King Paul said that the new Coalition Government of Centre…

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Scone Churches' United Youth Club

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

A very enjoyable day was spent by the members of the club on Sunday last. Firstly, there was a special…

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