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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1937

1,206 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 61

The King and the Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 17

Sir,—In your issue of Thursday, 14th, I find a letter under the heading "The King and the Church," in criticism of a statement made by the Bishop of…

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Safe Openers Obliging Church Army Bishop's Story at Luncheon London, January 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 9

Cold beef, pickles, jellies and lemonade comprised the menu at a Church Army luncheon held to-day on the 90th birthday of the founder, Prebendary…

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Churchill's Warning When Dictators Fall Out London, December 23

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 4

Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking at a luncheon in London, said that the struggle which was now opening between rival…

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"Empty Empire in Hungry World" Church of England and Migration London, Dec. 24

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 4

Empire settlement problems, the "faculties" law, and religious education were discussed at a sitting in London of the Church Assembly…

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New Catholic Parish Wallsend Separted from Lambton Bishop Gleeson's Promise

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 6

The creation of the parish of Wallsend by the separation from the Lambton parish of Wallsend, West Wallsend, and Miami, marks an important step forward…

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Anglican Clergy Inequalities in Stipends Opinions in Queensland Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 7

The Archbishop of Brisbane (Most Rev. J. W. C. Wand) said to-day that it was not likely that there would ever be an agitation in Queensland, as in England,…

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Cyclonic Storm Much Damage at Kearsley Churches and Homes Wrecked Rain Floods Dwellings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 7

A cyclonic storm struck the township of Kearsley, near Cessnock, shortly after 7 o'clock on Saturday night. Within a few…

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Catholic Presbytery Robbed Midnight Thief Steals £24 SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 7

In a daring midnight robbery, a thief last night entered the room of a sleeping priest and stole £24, which included the Sunday collection and…

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The King and the Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 5

Sir,—In a book of miscellaneous writings which Dean Inge published in the United States in 1926 he said in the preface: "For better or worse, the jury on all important…

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Church and Crown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

Sir,—In his letter published in your issue of January 16 Rev. T. Robinson asserts that the "Royal Supremacy" was no invention of Henry VIII., and then…

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Theft From Church

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 5

Recovering crockery and table linen that had been stolen from St. Paul's Parish Hall. Hunter-street, West Maitland police informed the…

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Oxford Plaque Lawrence of Arabia Mr. Churchill's Tribute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 16

Mr. Winston Churchill paid a tribute to the late T. E. Lawrence when he unveiled a memorial plaque by Mr. Eric Kennington at Oxford High School, where…

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British Mission in Japan Reported Agreement Is Denied London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

The parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Foreign Office (Lord Cranbourne) said in reply to a question in the House of Commons…

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Visits America Sir Otto Niemeyer Mission Not Official New York, January 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 11

The British financial expert, Sir Otto Niemeyer, arrived to-day aboard the Berengaria. It took reporters two hours to find him, due to the fact that he…

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Social Drinking Is Condemned United Appeal by Anglican Bishops "Evil of Intemperance at Dances" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

The exclusion of intoxicating liquor from gatherings connected with Church life where both sexes meet in fellowship is urged upon Anglican clergy by a Pastoral Letter, issued by the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll) and bishops in N.S.W…

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Church and Crown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 9

Sir,—May I again trespass on your generosity, not so much for the purpose of refuting "Sodalist's" challengeable statements, as protesting against his…

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The Coronation Attitude of Free Churches LONDON, January 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 12

The Evangelical Council announces that in view of the nature of the Coronation service it will be impossible for Free Churchmen actually to participate, but…

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NEWS from the CHURCHES Newcastle Cathedral

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

At Christ Church Cathedral, Septuagesima services on Sunday will be: Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Family Eucharist and address by the Dean at…

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Central Methodist Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 13

Services at the Central Methodist Mission at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be conducted by Rev. F. H. Rayward. At the morning service the subject will be "What Are We to Understand…

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Stockton Methodist

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 13

Rev. A. Robens will preach at Stockton Methodist Church at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The morning sermon will be entitled "One Man's Big Task." At 7 p.m. the preacher will take as his…

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