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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1917

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Central Methodist Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 6

The Rev. S. Varcoe Cock, superintendent of the Central Methodist Mission, conducted the memorial service at the Central Methodist Mission Hall. He…

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Dangar-street Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 6

At the Danger-street, Wickham, Methodist Church, last evening the Rev. G. O. Cocks conducted the service. He preached from Matthew 16:25, "Whosoever will…

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Waratah. the Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 7

A meeting of members und adherents of the Waratah Methodist Church was held in the church on Saturday evening to welcome the Rev. W. Stewart, the…

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British Mission. Arrives in America. Repairing German Ships. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 5

Mr. A. J. Balfour, the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has arrived at Halifax, and will reach Washington this afternoon…

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Anzac Day. Church Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 6

Although the official celebration of Anzac Day will not take place until Wednesday, special services were held in various churches at Newcastle…

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Seamen's Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

The report of the chaplain, the Rev. W. F. Haire, upon the activities of the Missions to Seamen in the port of Newcastle, stated that the past year had…

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Central Mission Hall

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 5

There was a huge crowd at the Central Mission Hall Anzac Day service, the Rev. Varcoe Cock presiding, Appropriate prayers were offered and…

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Civic Service. in Anglican Cathedral

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 5

"Multitudes in the valley of decision." This was the keynole of the sermon by the Rev. H. K. Archdall, Dean of Newcastle, at a civic service…

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Commemoration. Civic and Church Services

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 5

The second anniversary of Anzac Day has, in all the arrangements for its suitable commemoration, been given a strikingly sacred and solemn…

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St. Mary's Church

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 5

At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Newcastle, the usual monthly Mass for soldiers killed at the war was held at 10 a.m. Father J. Kelly…

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Anglican Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 5

In the Anglican churches of the district the festival of St. Mark's Day was expanded yesterday into the celebration of Anzac Day, in memory of the Australians…

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Roman Catholic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 5

At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Newcastle, mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock for the repose of soldiers who have fallen In the war. The celebrant…

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Anglican Synod. To-day's Proceedings

Northern Times · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 5

The Anglican Synod continued its sittings in the Lyceum Hall, Newcastle, this morning. His Lordship the Bishop of Newcastle presided…

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The French Mission. Washington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 5

Washington is preparing the most cordial reception to General Joffre and his party to-day. The cruiser by which they came was met by American destroyers…

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"Diocesan Churchman."

Northern Times · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 5

The report of the committee appointed with regard to the "Newcastle Diocesan Churchman" was as follows: The magazine was originated by a…

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Stockton Church Property

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 4

The Rev. F. V. Drake moved the second reading of the ordinance to authorise the sale of certain lands In the parish of Stockton, and to provide for the…

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Church Property

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 4

The trustees of church property reported that the interest received from investments had been paid to their respective funds. They had pleasure in…

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Church Aid Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 4

The council of the Church Aid Society reported a year of active operation. Aid for the maintenance at college of one student to the amount of £43 5s was…

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District News. Waratah. Mayfield Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 6

A meeting, at which there was a large attendance of the church people, was held in the Mayfield Methodist School Hall on Wednesday evening. The gathering was…

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Anglican Synod. Need of Victory. the Anglican Men's Society. Secondary Schools

Northern Times · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 5

The Anglican Synod concluded its sittings in the Lyceum Hall. Newcastle, this morning. His Lordship, the Bishop of Newcastle, presided…

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