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Churches, 1945

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We-day News May Announced at Any Moment. Churchill Remaining at Instant Call. London, May 6

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1945 · page 5

"Very soon" a declaration will be made that the Germans have laid down their arms everywhere, including…

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Church Notes. Church of England

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1945 · page 4

As I write we are told that Mr. Churchill is standing by the microphone to make the emergency broadcast of the end of the European war…

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Church of England Thanksgiving Services

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 2

As soon as the official announcement is received from Mr. Churchill that the war in Europe has ended, 11 o'clock to-night (Tuesday), the bells…

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All Saints' Catholic Church

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

At All Saints' Catholic Church Rev. Father Troy celebrated Mass at 6.45, and a large number received Holy Communion…

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Church of England Parish of Lower Macleay

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 7

The serious illness of the Bishop is a matter of deep concern for church people and his itinerary just framed has had to be abandoned…

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Thanksgiving Service in Methodist Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

A large congregation fathered in the Methodist Church. Wingham. on Tues-day night last for a Special Thanks-giving Service which was conducted…

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Churchill Makes Announcement. of Cessation of Hostilities

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

In a broadcast heard in Australia at 11 p.m. on Tuesday Mr. Winston Churchill announced the cesation of hostilities…

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Church Services Great Day of Rejoicing

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

At night services of thanksgiving were held in the several denominational churches. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian…

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Methodist Church. Induction

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 2

Last Tuesday night, 1st May, in the Methodist Church, the Rev. W. E. Taylor was inducted into the Port Macquarie circuit by the Rev. Cross…

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Church of St. Thomas

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

A Thanksgiving, Service was held in the parish church on Wednesday morning. The order of the service had been arranged by the bishop and was…

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The Churches

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 2

Special thanksgiving services were held in St. John's Church, Taree, at midnight on Tuesday, 9 am and 7.30 pm on Wednesday, and at Cundle at 11…

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Church of Christ 82nd Anniversary Celebrations

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 4

The 82nd anniversary services in connection with the Church of Christ. Taree, were fittingly o[?] on Saturday and Sunday. May 3th and 6th…

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Mr. Churchill's Speech

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 2

"Lift up your hearts for we are coming." With these words the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Mr. Churchill,…

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Church of England

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 8

The four special thanksgiving services arranged were all well attended. Large congregations assembled at midnight on Tuesday and on…

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Church of Christ, Taree 82nd Anniversary Celebrations

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 4

The 82nd Anniversary services in connection with the Church of Christ. Taree, were fittingly observed on Saturday and Sunday. 5th and 6th…

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Mother's Day at Methodist Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 2

The Methodist Church, Wingham, was filled to capacity on Sunday night last for the Annual Mother's Day Service, which was conducted by the…

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Church Notes. Methodist—"a Prayer for Mothers."

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 4

A prayer for mothers everywhere we pray, A prayer for strength sustaining on their way;…

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Fighting Evil Power of Japan. Mr. Churchill Reiterates Britain's Decision. London, May 14

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 3

Britain's determination to fight the war against Japan with all her resources was reiterated by the Prime (Minister (Mr. Winston…

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Church of Christ, Taree 82nd Anniversary Celebrations

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 3

The 82nd Anniversary services in connection with the Church of Christ, Taree, were fittingly observed on Saturday and Sunday, 5th and 6th…

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Rector's Social. Welcome Home to Church's Ex-Servicemen

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 2

The Rector (The Rev. W. Griffith Cochrane) and Parochial Council, continuing their policy of honoring sons and daughters of the Church who have…

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