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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1931

900 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 45

St. Philip's Presbyterian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 11

At St. Philip's Presbyterian Church, Watt-street, at the morning service, the Rev. A. Robson McVittie, M.A., will take as his subject "Auld Scotch Mither Mine."…

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Teralba Methodist Minister Welcomed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 3

The Rev. F. A. Pill and Mrs. Pill were welcomed to Teralba, in the Methodist Church, by large attendance of members and adherents of the Teralba Methodist…

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Grave Warnings British Exports Decline Far East Mission "Low Price--Not High Quality" (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, May 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 9

Grave warnings about the future of British trade are contained in a report of the trade mission to the Far East under the Chairmanship of Sir Ernest…

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The Church and Politics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 12

Sir,—The report in your paper of the special meeting of the "Christian Witness," held at Bathurst, indicates very clearly the attitude of the Church in matters…

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Church and Politics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 12

Sir,—Regarding Bishop Crotty's very brilliant charge to the clergy of his diocese, I would have preferred him to speak more specifically about "the break-down of faith…

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Sale of Work Wallsend Church Function

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 5

A sale of work was conducted in the Wallsend Church of England Parish Hall this afternoon in aid of the church funds…

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Methodist Brotherhood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 9

Over 100 men attended the breakfast conducted by the Central Methodist Men's Brotherhood at the Central Mission yesterday. The new Superintendent (Rev…

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New Church St. Patrick's, Wallsend Blessing Ceremony Sermon by Dr. Gleeson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 8

Yesterday was an important day in the history of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Wallsend. It brought the fruition of years of labours and dreams on the…

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At Church Picnic the Pastor and Organist Wife's Charges Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

A church picnic, at which the minister in charge was alleged to have spent hours on a sandbank with a lady…

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Unruly Madrid Mobs Burn Churches and Convents Republic's Rearrest of Berenguer Hopes to Placate the Rioters "Dismiss Civil Guard" Madrid

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 6

Four convents and the Jesuit headquarters and five churches were burnt down by mobs…

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Stole Six Tables! Unusual Theft From Church Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

The theft of six tables! This was the unusual charge that faced Arthur Ford Johnson (39), laborer, in Newcastle Police Court…

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Madrid Mobs Churches Set on Fire Riots in City Generals' Death Demanded (Australian Press Association.) MADRID, May 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 7

While mobs were burning convents and churches, demonstrators were crowded outside the Ministry for the Interior, demanding the shooting of Generals…

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Vatican's Protest Destruction of Churches ROME, May 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 7

It is reliably stated that the Vatican, through the Papal Nuncio at Madrid, strongly protested to-day against the destruction of Church property, and…

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"Be Outspoken" Loyalty and Honesty Presbyterian Leader's View Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

That the Presbyterian Church of Australia was wholeheartedly opposed to repudiation was stated by the Moderator-General (Rev. D. A. Cameron), speaking…

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Panic Spreads Spanish Provinces Churches Burn Orgy of Destruction (Australian Press Association.) MADRID, May 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 7

Though life is normal in the capital, the orgy of destruction has spread to the provinces. Jesuit houses and Monarchist newspapers are the chief victims…

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Carrington Church of England Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

The picture theatre at Carrington was crowded on the occasion of a concert arranged by Miss Billie Williams and pupils in aid of Church of England funds. Clever…

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Mission Stations Appeal for Volunteers Presbyterian Assembly Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 10

The Presbyterian General Assembly sessions were continued in Sydney to-day, when encouraging reports were submitted on the work done at the Burnside Homes…

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Dudley Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

Dudley Methodist Church presented a beautiful appearance on Sunday to commemorate Mothers' Day. The Comrades and Rays, under their Directors, Mrs…

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Central Mission Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 8

To augment the fund for the relief work which is being carried on daily and nightly by the Central Methodist Mission, a social was held in the Mission Hall yesterday…

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Stockton Mission to Seamen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 15

The Chelmsford Institute, Stockton, presented a pleasant appearance when a ball was held on behalf of Missions to Seamen funds. The hall was brightly…

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