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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1940

1,003 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 51

Catholic Fair at Boolaroo

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 7

To reduce the debt incurred in building a new convent school and carrying out alterations to the Catholic Church at Boolaroo, a fair was…

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Visits of Methodist, Ministers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The Rev. K. Coplin Thomas, of Chatswood, who is an ex-president of the Methodist Conference, will visit Newcastle at the week-end, and…

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Suburban and District New Minister at Boolaroo Methodist Welcome

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 16

Rev. E. Foster end Mrs. Foster, who have been appointed to the Wallsend-Boolaroo Methodist Circuit, were welcombed on Wednesday night. Mr. R…

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Blamed Britain for War Article in Church Paper MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 11

Contending that come, of the pronouncements of the Peace Study Group of the Church were a menace in wartime. Rev. F. Hagenauer urged at the Presbyterian…

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Inferiority in the Air Cause of Failure in Norway Mr. Churchill Explains to Commons (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, May 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 12

The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill) made a vigorous speech in the House of Commons in defence of the…

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Roses Decorate Church Smith—Hands Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

Baskets of pink radiance roses and graceful palms decorated the Mayfield Methodist Church for the wedding of Miss Lila Hands, elder daughter of Mrs…

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Churchill, Man Who "Always Comes Back" Soldier, Orator, Wit, Historian, Statesman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 10

Winston Churchill, described as "the man who always comes back," has come back with a vengeance. A private member at the outbreak of war, he may be Prime Minister should Mr. Chamberlain resign. Whatever the changes…

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Church Dance at Adamstown

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The Trois Arbres Hall, Adamstown, was decorated with streamers and balloons last night, when a dance organised by members of St. Stephen's…

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Ladies' Church Aid Meeting at Mayfield

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of Church Aid of the Mayfield Methodist Church was held yesterday. Mrs. S. Bembrick was elected president, ex…

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Central Methodist Mission

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Next Sunday will be observed as Mother's Day at the Central Methodist Mission, and there will be three spe­cial services. At 9.45 a.m. a…

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Waratah Presbyterian

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Mother's Day services will be con-ducted morning and night. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to-morrow, Sunday, in St. John's (Waratah-Mayfield)…

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Hamilton Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

At the morning service at the Ham­ilton Methodist Church to-morrow a number of young people will be re­ceived into Church membership. Rev…

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Stockton Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Rev. F. Trafford Walker will be the preacher at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services at the Stockton Methodist Church, when Mother's Day will be…

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Merewether Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Tributes to mother will be paid in the Merewether Methodist Churches to-morrow. At Central Church, Macquarie-street. at 11 a.m., Mr. W. S…

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Mayfield Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

The Rev. E. Coplin Thomas, of Chatswood. who was formerly stationed at Mayfield, will preach on the Mayfield Methodist circuit to-morrow…

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Maryville-Kotara Presbyterian

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

Special Mother's Day services will be conducted in the Maryville and Kotara Presbyterian Churches to-mor­row. The preacher will be Rev. J. D…

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Maitland-road Methodist

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 6

At Maitland Road Methodist Church Mr. C. Dyer will conduct the morning service, and the evening preacher will be Mr. L. Gibbs, special music…

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Mr. Menzies' War Appeal to Churches Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 11

Addressing the Presbyterian Assembly to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) said defeat for the Allies would mean defeat for everything the Christian…

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Protestant Church Soccer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 14

The Protestant Churches Soccer Association has decided to enter teams in all sections of the State junior championships. A six-aside competition and sports will be…

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Wallsend Church Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 12

The Ladies' Aid of the Devon-street Methodist Church has arranged for a bazaar on September 11 and 12. A musicale will be held in the church on…

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