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Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1944

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Church Notes. Church of England

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

As you all probably know my health has been giving considerable trouble for some time now and so, acting on the advice of my doctor,…

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Large British Forges for Pacific War This Year Churchill's Promise to Curtin

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

"Large and powerful" British forces will be fighting in the Pacific war theatre this year. The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin)…

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Centenary of Wingham. Reference Made In Churches

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

Speaking at the early morning Mass in the Catholic Church, Wingham, on Sunday last, Rev. Father T. Mulcally (Parish Priest of Taree) referred to…

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St. Matthew's Church, Wingham. Civic Service

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

A Civic Service was held in St. Matthew's Parish Church, Wingham, on Sunday night last, when the Church was comfortably filled with worshippers…

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Anglican Social. Also Patriotic Presentation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 2

The Rector of Wingham (Rev. W. Griffith Cochrane) arranged, organised and conducted a very successful Church Social last Tuesday night, in…

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Jug Afternoon Presbyterian Women's Guild

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 7

The ladies of the Presbyterian Women's Guild recently held a social afternoon and jug competition. Although the day was very wet…

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Presbyterian Church, Wingham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 July 1944 · page 3

On Sunday last, in the Presbyterian Church, Wingham, the Rev. H. S. Rew commenced his address by making; reference to the first settlement in…

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Reference Made in Catholic Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 July 1944 · page 3

Speaking af the early morning Mass in the Catholic Church, Wingham, on Sunday last. Rev. Father T. Mulcahy (Parish Priest of Taree) referred to…

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Church of England

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting of the parishioners will be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening next, at 7.30 p.m. All parishioners of both sexes have a…

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St. Matthew's Church, Wingham Civic Service

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 July 1944 · page 3

A Civic Service was held in St. Mathew's Parish Church. Wingham, on Sunday night last, when the Church was comfortably filled with worshipers…

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Presbyterian

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 2

I pay my quarterly visit to Invergordon and Rawdon Vale this week. No service will be held in invergordon on this trip…

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Methodist Church Anniversary Services Overflow Congregations

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 2

On Sunday last members of the Kempsey Methodist Church congregation celebrated the Church anniversary with a series…

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Church Notes. Methodist. a Thought for the Week—"The Highest Joys."

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 2

"The greatest joys of life are reserved for those enlightened souls who specialise in things of the spirit. Life at its best is not to be found…

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Mr. Churchill Has Been to France Again

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 3

London: Mr. Churchill, accompanied by General Ismay and other members of his personal staff, has returned from…

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Anglican Social and Patriotic Presentation

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 July 1944 · page 4

The Rector of Wingham (Rev. W. Grifith Cochrane) arranged, organised and conducted a very successful Church social last Tuesday night, in the…

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Church of St. Thomas. Meeting of Parishioners

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, 25th inst., the rector, Canon Gerry, presiding. In a review of the year the rector…

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Mr. Churchill Gives Order to Open Fire

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 July 1944 · page 2

Piloted by Air Vice-Marshal Harry Broadhurst, Mr. Churchill flew over the German position in a two-seater plane during Ms visit to Normandy…

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Church Notes. Methodist — a Thought for the Week

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 2

"Do not be troubled because you have no great virtues. God made a million spears of grass where He made one tree. The earth is fringed…

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Churchill Sings "Waltzing Matilda"

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 3

Prime Minister Churchill, according to private advices from London, tickled at Chequers a select party (which included Mr. R. G. Menzies)…

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Presbyterian Tea

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 2

Saturday evening in the Presbyterian School Hall, the Girls Club served a hot repast at daintily laid tables, followed by a tasty dessert, augmented…

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