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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1939

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New Anglican Diocese Shortly Parkes

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 4

A new Church of England diocese will be created in the near future, according to Mr. F. Skinner, Warden of St. George's vestry. The present…

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News From The CHURCHES Maryville Presbyterian

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

At the Maryville Presbyterian Church, The Avenue, services on Sunday will be at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mr. J. D. Penman will conduct both…

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41 Debutantes Were Presented Church of England Ball at Nabiac

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

The annual ball of the Nabiac Church of England held at the Agricultural Hall, Nabiac, attracted, an attendance of more than 500…

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Offer to Church Oil Painting of Early Hospital President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 11

Maitland Hospital Board will offer to the wardens of St. James' Church of England, Morpeth, a large oil painting of Mr. E. C. Close, which has been at…

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News From the Churches Stockton Congregational

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 9

The services at the Stockton Congregational Church on Sunday will be conducted by Rev. H. C. Hunt at 11 a.m. and by Rev. F. G. Smith, who…

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Churchill, Chancellor

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 9

Mr. Winston Churchill, as Chancellor of Bristol University, recently conferred an honorary degree on Mr. Joseph Kennedy, the U.S. Ambassador to Britain. Mr. Churchill it shown on his way to make the presentation…

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Belmont Anglican Women Active

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 3

Belmont Anglican Women's Guild is holding a cardy party at the rectory on Thursday, June 22, to gain funds for stocking their stalls for the…

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A.h. Catholic Guilds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 15

DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the District Council was held on Tuesday night Bro. J. Jordan (District Warden) presided. Executive…

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Indian Missionaries To Address Presbyterian Women

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 5

Members of the branches of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Association are looking forward to the visit to Newcastle of Miss Goldies, a missionary from…

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Tighe's Hill Church Aid

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 5

At a florin afternoon arranged by the Tighe'a Hill Ladies' Church Aid, a travel alk by Miss Hazel Lingard and a musical programme by Miss Wilsmore and…

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Church Centenary at Paterson Historic Settlement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 7

In 1839, the Right. Rev. William grant Broughton, D.D.—the first and last Bishop of Australia—established the parish of Paterson, and appointed Rev…

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St. Alban's Church Anniversary: Opened in 1869 MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 3

Anniversary celebrations will be held in connection with the 70th anniversary of St. Alban's Church of England, Muswellbrook. For three…

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In War-stricken China Mission Work Still Goes On Japanese Conquest Only Partial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 8

"After two years of warfare, the Japanese occupy only about a third of China proper. These districts, because of transport facilities, have been easily accessible…

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Universal Church Needed Baptist Missionary's Plea Hamilton Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 5

A plea for a universal Christian Church which would eliminate local and denominational barriers was made in the course of an address on missionary work in…

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Kurri Congregational Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 9

The anniversary services of the Kurri Kurri Congregational Church were conducted yesterday by the Chairman of the Congregational Union, (Rev. W. G. Sands)…

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Central Methodist Mission

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 5

Both the services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be conducted by Rev. R. Finigan. In the morning the subject will be "Gifts and Graces"…

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Waratah Presbyterian

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 5

Rev. W. G. Reekie will conduct both services next Sunday in St. John's (Waratah-Mayfield) Presbyterian Church, Hanbury Street, at 11 a.m…

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Maryville Presbyterian

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 5

At the Maryville Presbyterian Church on Sunday services will be conducted by Mr. J. D. Penman at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The soloist at the evening…

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Pleasing Programme Presbyterian Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 4

In true Scots' fashion, the annual concert held by St. John's Presbyterian Church, Mayfield, last night, concluded with "Auld Lung Syne." About 200…

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Stockton Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 5

At Stockton Methodist Church on Sunday, Rev. F. G. Smith will preach at 11 a.m., when there will be items by the Young People's Choir. At 7…

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