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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1933

1,306 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 66

The Church's Challenge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 5

So long as Christ is Christ—and that is for all eternity—the Church which bears His Name, and just because it bears His Name, will be the challenger…

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New Church Foundation Stone at Broadmeadow Dr. Gleeson's Address

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 4

Planned to cost in the vicinity of £5000, the foundation-stone of the new Catholic Church, at Broadmeadow, was set and blessed by the Bishop of…

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New Church at Broadmeadow Foundation Stone Blessed Bishop Gleesows Address

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 8

A biff crowd witnessed the laying of the foundation-stone for a new church by the Bishop of Maitland (Right Rev. Dr. Edmund Gleeson,…

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Big Improvements Planned Alterations at St. Mary's Church Bishop's Gift

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 6

Plans for extensive alterations to St. Mary's Church, Newcastle, were submitted at a largely attended meeting of parishioners…

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Argentine Mission Seeks Trade in Britain LISBON, January 30

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 6

The Argentine mission headed by the Vice-president (Dr. Roca) arrived here en route to England, where they will return the Prince of Wales's visit. They will also…

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Thieves Desecrate Church Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 1

The Catholic community has been shocked by the announcement that, early last Friday morning thieves smashed a…

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Charlestown Presbyterian Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1933 · page 11

A social, arranged by the Charlestown Presbyterian Women's Guild, was held in the church on Monday night. The large number present were entertained with…

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Canadian Methodist's Death

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1933 · page 8

Toronto, January 30.—Rev. Samuel D. Chown, D.D., former General Superintendent of the Methodist Church in Canada, died on Monday night, at the age…

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Church Incident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1933 · page 6

A dispute between Rev. D. H. Rettick and some of the parishioners of St. Stephen's Church, Hurlstone Park, over the exhibition of the ceremonial cross,…

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Tighe's Hill Methodist Church Aid

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Tighe's Hill Methodist Ladies' Church Aid was held in the school ball on Tuesday, Rev. W. Jenkins being in the chair. A hearty…

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News From the Churches Newcastle Cathedral

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 6

On Sunday, the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Warriors' Chapel at 7.15 a.m. and 8 a.m., the…

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Central Methodist Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

The Central Methodist Mission will observe Home Mission Sunday to-morrow, and will have as special preacher Rev. Charles Wheeler, Assistant Home…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

The services at St. Andrew's to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. George Nesbitt. Mr. Nesbitt's morning subject will be "Things We Leave Behind," and…

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St. Philip's Presbyterian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

Rev. A. Robson McVittie, M.A., will be the preacher at both services to-morrow in St. Philip's Presbyterian Church. At the morning service his subject will…

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Broadmeadow Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

The annual fair of the Broadmeadow Methodist Church will be held on February 8, 9, and 10. The Mayoress of Hamilton (Mrs. G. W. Jenner) will open the…

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St. James's Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

A special mission service is advertised for St. James's Church, Wickham. There will be an organ prelude at 7 p.m. At 7.15 the choir will render a sacred…

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Congregational Churches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 9

The morning preacher at Stockton Congregational Church to-morrow will be Mr. W. Burton, and at night the service will be conducted by Rev. J. Thomas,…

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Holes in Wall Sonata in Sandstone Church-street Melody

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 5

Sydney has its symphony in steel, but Newcastle has a sonata in sandstone. To many it is merely a wall, sadly in need of repair. Perhaps some Philistine will…

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Home Missions The Methodist Church Address by Rev. C. WHEELER

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 5

In an address entitled "The Continent of Christ," Rev. Charles Wheeler, at the Central Methodist Mission yesterday afternoon, told the story of the rise of…

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Return Prince's Visit Official Argentine Mission LONDON, February 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 8

The official mission dispatched by the Argentine Government to return the visit paid by the Prince of Wales to Argentina in 1931, will be met on arrival in London…

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