Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1940

548 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 28

Visit of President of Methodist Conference. Rev. Percy L. Black at Taree Methodist Church. Address on World Situation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

Rev. Percy L. Black, the President of the Methodist Conference in New South Wales, arrived in Taree on Tuesday week, after a week-end…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Current Topics Church of England Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The Church of England Annual Ball held last night in the Majestic Theatre was a great success. One of the largest gatherings of dancers…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Smithtown Church of England Ball. a Successful Function

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The Church of England ball held at the Smithtown Hall on Wednesday night proved a most successful function, although perhaps the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bob Parish, Colored Boy

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 1

The National programmes are being enriched lately by borrowing from the Tivoli vaudeville circuit, usually in the early part of the night sessions. Next…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wingham Methodist Church Fifth Annual Fete

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 1

The fifth annual fete, conducted by the Girl Comrades, was held in the Methodist Hall, Wingham, on Saturday afternoon last. Its title was "Irish…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Hours of Church Services

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 4

The evening services at S. Thomas' Church on Sundays will begin at 7 p.m. from Sunday, May 12th, until the end of the winter months…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Church of England

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 3
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

Next Sunday, 12th May, will be observed as the Festival of Whitsunday, or Pentecost Sunday, the 1907th birthday of the Christian Church. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Churchill's Revelations

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Mr. Churchill said.— "In this war, we have frequently been asked why we did not take the initiative. The reason is our failure…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Local and General. Methodist Harvest Festivals

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

Harvest festival services will be held in the Hickey's Creek and Euroka Methodist Churches on Sunday next…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Church of England Ball Presentation of Debutantes

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

Great interest was added to the Church of England Annual Ball held at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday night last by the ceremony…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Britain's New War Cabinet. Labour Leaders Join Mr. Churchill. LONDON, May 12

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

A National Government, composed of representatives of the three principal parties in the House of Commons, is being formed by the new…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The War. Now Assuming Gigantic Proportions. Germans Invade Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg. Mr. Winston Churchill Britain's New Fighting Prime Minister

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 3

The Germans commenced to invade the Low countries on Friday, and terrific fighting has since been going on. British and French troops are…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"Rather See Church Closed." Bishop Moyes on Money Raised by Gambling

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

The Bishop of Armidale, the Right Rev. J. S. Moyes, in his Presidential address to the Armidale Synod, said that he would rather see a church…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mothers' Day at Melodist Church

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

Exceedingly large congregations assembled in the Methodist Church at both services on Sunday to celebrate Mothers' Day. At the evening…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methodist Croquet

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon last over thirty ladies assembled at the newly formed croquet green in the Methodist Church grounds for the official…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mother's Day Observances at the Taree Methodist Church

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 4

The Mothers' Day observances at the Methodist Church, Taree, are largely in the hands of the Girl Comrades, who provide the special singing at the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mothers' Day. Observances at the Taree Methodist Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 4

The Mothers' Day observances at the Methodist Church, Taree, are largely in the hands of the Girl Comrades who provide the special…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Churchill Chosen New British Leader London, May 10 (A. A. P.)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, has resigned, and the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Churchill, becomes Britain's now Prime Minister…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Churchill Becomes Prime Minister. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) resigned to-day. Mr. Winston Churchill has been named Prime Minister…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →