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Churches, 1939

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Theft From Church Hall Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 7

While an official was out of the room, a thief last night stole £75 from the Assembly Hall, in Margaret-street, City. The money woo the proceeds of a collection…

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Morpeth Memorials Dedicated Services at St. James' Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 9

Two memorials were dedicated by Canon E. J. Withycombe, of Mayfield, at a service in St. James Church, Morpeth, yesterday morning. The Rector (Rev. W. E…

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The Show And Its Mission

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 6

ASTRIKING fact is made evident in a graphic way by this year's Newcastle Show, which bean to-day. It is that this district is now so broadly based as to be able to withstand severe shocks to its structure. Last year in several directions was a most difficult one for the State as a…

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Expansion of Church Army Incorporation as Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 8

The work of the Church Army continues to grow in Australia. Now the largest Church Army in the world, it is seeking incorporation as a company. Four…

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Air Mission Leader at Fremantle Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 9

The Leader of the British Air Mission (Sir Hardman Lever) arrived at Fremantle with Lady Lever, on the liner Strathallan to-day. He visited the Pearce…

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Bathurst Sunday Sport Case Rev. Bingley in Bankruptcy Court Church's Action Criticised Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 9

Rev. Alfred James Bingley, Methodist minister at Bathurst, who was made bankrupt last October following his failure to meet the costs of his unsuccessful action…

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Autumn Ball at Abermain Catholic Younger Set Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 7

Abermain Catholic Younger Set held an Autumn Ball in the Plaza Hall. Autumn-toned floral decorations provided all attractive background for two…

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Franco's Ministry Recognition by France Likely Soon Senator Berard's Mission (Australian Associated Press.) PARIS, February 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 12

Apparently aligning itself with London, the French Cabinet will this week decide to grant de jure recognition to the Government of General Franca…

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News From The CHURCHES Central Methodist Mission

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Rev. A. Robens will be the preacher on Sunday morning at 11. He will take as his theme. "The Things That Count." There will be a duet by Miss…

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Waratah Presbyterian

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Rev. W. G. Reekie will conduct both services in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Hanbury-street, on Sunday, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m…

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Methodist Musicale

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 15

A musicale arranged by the Ladies' Church Aid, in the Methodist Church, on Thursday afternoon, attracted a large attendance. The effort was in aid of the…

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Stockton Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Rev. R. Finigan will be the preacher at the Stockton Methodist Church on Sunday morning. He will be assisted by members of the Young Men's team…

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Dominions Mentioned in Trade Talks British Mission in Berlin Complaint of Hostility London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

First mention of the Dominions, especially Australia, in connection with the imminent Anglo-German trade…

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Likes Laughter, Comfort In His Church SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 6

Gusts of laughter from the congregation during a sermon do not disturb the minister of the Congregational Church, Dulwich Hill, the Rev. L. W. Farr…

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Health Week Campaign Intensified Church Services To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 7

Now that the campaign for Health, Milk and Safety week in Newcastle has been launched officially by the Acting Minister…

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Methodist Church Conference Opens in Sydney Young Newcastle Minister for Fiji Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

Two Newcastle probationers in the Methodist ministry, Revs. A. I. Buxton, L.Th., and W. B. Gentle, B.A., were recommended to be received into full…

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Air Mission For Newcastle Next Monday SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 7

The first full meeting of the British Air Minion to Australia will be held on Friday in Sydney. Air-Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore said…

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Report in April British Air Mission Leader to See Steel Works Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 7

The report of the British Air Mission to Australia will be ready for presentation to both the Federal and Imperial Governments in about six weeks…

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Fatal for Nation to Fear Duties of State and Church Bishop Burgmann's Views

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 9

"I am convinced that it is fatal for a nation to be afraid. It simply encourages the aggressor to press his advantage. It is the duty of the State to take all…

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St. James' Church, Wickham 66th Annual Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 4

The 66th annual meeting of St. James's Church, Wickham was held last night. Rev. A. W. Moore presented his ninth annual pastoral…

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