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Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Presbyterian Church

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 4

The following is a summary of the address given by Rev. J. Colvin, on Prayer Sunday :- "Righteousness exalteth a nation,…

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Methodist Girl Comrades' Anniversary. Very Large Attendance. Remarkable Interest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 5

Any fears that war conditions might diminish the usually good attendance at the birthday party of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship were completely…

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Methodist Girls' Comrades Anniversary Very Large Attendance Remarkable Interest

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 3

Any fears that war conditions might diminish the usually good attendance at the birthday party of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship were completely…

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Harvest Festival Services at St. Thomas Church

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 4

On Sunday week, June 16th, Harvest Festival services will be held in St. Thomas' Church. It seems late for such services, but there is a good…

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Bells for World's Churches. Still Being Made by Britain in War Time

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 8

Great church bells cast in the ancient foundries of England and rung in olden time to warn her people of the nvader's approach must now be…

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Presbyterian Tea

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 6

Wednesday evening last a large crowd attended the Tea in the Presbyterian School Hall. The Rev. W. Torrance presided, and in welcoming…

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Catholic Social

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 4

Willawarrin Catholic Social. Monday evening last recorded a grand success for the keen efforts of the secretaries Mesdames E. P. Malney, M…

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Divine Services. Church of England. Parish of Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 3

Taree, 7.15 a.m., H. C., 7.30 p.m., Intercession.—Rev. Walter Latham, Rector…

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Methodist Girl Comrades' Anniversary. Very Large Attendance. Remarkable Interest

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 1

Any fears that war conditions might diminish the usually good attendance at the birthday party of the Methodist Gills' Comradeship were completely…

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Local and General. "North Coast Churchman."

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

It is interesting to note that the official organ of the Church of England, "The North Coast Churchman" will re-commence publication shortly,…

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Comara. Church of England Ball

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Those who were responsible for the inauguration of the Church of England ball at Comara on June 5th had unbounded faith in the spirit of…

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Methodist Tennis Tournament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

The weather gods smiled upon the local Methodists yesterday, King's Birthday holiday, on the occasion of their tennis tournament. There…

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Church Services Church of England Parish of Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 2

Special Intercession for Victory and Peace. Wed., June 19th, Taree 7.15 a.m. H. C.; Taree 7.30 p.m., Intercession Rev. Walter Latham…

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Mr. Churchill's Broadcast

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 3

London: "What has happened in France makes no difference to British faith and purpose. We shall defend our island, and, with the British…

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Methodist Church Services

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

The services at the Kempsey Methodist Church on Sunday next will be conducted by Rev. Kay Mason. The Sacrament of Baptism and the…

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Methodist Activities

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

The sports arranged by the Methodist Girls' Comradeship on Saturday last proved a most popular and successful effort. Teams from Kempsey…

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Presbyterian Church

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 5

The Presbytery of the Hastings met last Wednesday in the Wingham Church. The Rev. J. Colvin carried a Presbyterian visitation of that…

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St. Thomas' Church Recent Address by Canon L. Gray

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 8

In his address on Sunday last in St. Thomas' Church, the rector quoted from some Nazi writers of recent date, to show that the war is…

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Mr. Churchill's Speech in Commons. "Battle of England" Soon. LONDON, June 18

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 8

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, speaking in the House of Commons to-day, said: "The French Government will be throwing away great…

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Catholic 500 Tournament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

At a most successful 500 tournament held at the Catholic Hall on Monday night the winner of the lucky number competition was Mrs. J…

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