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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1930

772 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 39

Dr. Long Death in London Sudden Illness at Lambeth Notable Church Career London, July 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 7

The death has occurred of Dr. G. M. Long, Bishop of Newcastle. He was suddenly taken ill last night, after attending the Lambeth…

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Stockton Congregational Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 2

A coin afternoon, arranged by the Ladies' Guild, was held in the Congregational Church on Wednesday afternoon. An enjoyable musical programme was…

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Other Churches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 10

Tributes to the late Bishop were also paid by representatives of other Churches so Newcastle. Many members of the Roman Catholic…

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Tributes by Church Wardens

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 10

"Bishop Long was a man amongst men," said Dr. W. R. Nickson, sen., in a tribute as a warden of the Cathedral and a personal friend of Dr. Long. "His…

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Church Presentation Rev. T. Geary Farewelled

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1930 · page 8

There was a large gathering in the Islington Congregational Church on Tuesday, to bid farewell to Rev. T. Geary, who is leaving the district. Revs. F. F…

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Trade Delegation Mission to South Africa LONDON, July 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 8

It is understood that the Government has decided to send a trade delegation to South Africa under the chairmanship of Lord Kirkley, ex-President of the…

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Church's Great Loss Australian Primate's Tribute (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, July 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 8

Archbishop Wright, Australian Primate, in a statement to the Australian Press Association, said that Dr. Long's death was a disaster to the Australian Church…

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Charlestown Church of England Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 2

A lilac ball was held at Charlestown on Friday night, in aid of Charlestown Church of England. The Institute Hall was tastefully decorated with lilac-coloured…

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Mission to South Africa London, July 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 7

In view of the success of the Viscount D'Abernon mission to the Argentine the Government has invited Lord Kirkley to lead an economic mission to the Union…

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Sir Otto Finance Mission the Big Three Fremantle

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 4

Rather under average height, with a smiling countenance, and an alertness believing his approach to half a century in years, Sir Otto Niemeyer…

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St. John's Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 9

A very successful concert was held on Tuesday last in the Dawson-street hall in aid of the funds of the Women's Guild of St. John's Church of England. The…

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Church Constitution Late Bishop Long's Part Present Position Explained Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 9

Preaching at a special service in memory of Dr. Long, Bishop of Newcastle Vice-Dean Canon Wales, of Goulburn, referred to the attitude of the Sydney…

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Presbyterian Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 3

A coin afternoon was held in the Merewether Presbyterian Church on Wednesday in aid of the church funds. An enjoyable programme was arranged by Miss…

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Stockton Methodist Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 5

A musical afternoon arranged by the ladies of the Stockton Methodist Church was held in the howling Club's pavilion yesterday. Rev. P. James explained…

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Methodist Union London, July 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 10

It was stated at the Wesleyan Conference being held at Leeds that when the union of three Methodist Churches is effected in 1932, the church will control…

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Sacred Concert West Wallsend Church

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 July 1930 · page 6

The Went Wallsend Methodist Church was well filled yesterday evening when a sacred concert, arranged by Miss E. Clayton, to assist in liquidating the debt…

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Swansea Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1930 · page 3

The Sunday School of the Methodist Church at Swansea held their first anniversary services with much success. The children sang duets and hymns, and said…

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Methodist Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 4

Adamstown Methodist school hall was crowded on Tuesday, when a concert, promoted, by Mrs. Reid, was given in support of the Church Aid candidate…

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Natives Drowned Mission Schooner Founders SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 8

A private cable message received to-day by the General Secretary of the Methodist Society of Australasia (Rev. J. W. Burton) stated that the mission schooner…

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300 BISHOPS Reception By The King Talk on Church Problems (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, July 23

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 10

The King and Queen to-day greeted at Buckingham Palace the 300 bishops present in London for the Lambeth Conference. During his speech to them, his Majesty…

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