Anglican Synod in Newcastle Business Session Continues
Newcastle Anglican Synod continued to-day at Tyrrell House. Two amendments to ordinances were sought. One provided for the…
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Churches, 1940
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Nazi Muzzle on Church Christianity at Stake Unity Needed, Says Bishop
The German rulers had largely succeeded in muzzling the Christian Church, and had prevented its teachings from influencing public opinion. The question…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Task Increased, But Troops in Good Heart Mr. Churchill Reviews New Position (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, May 28
The English and French armies are now engaged in a most severe battle, beset on three sides and from the air. The position is extremely grave," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Of Interest to Women St. Peter's Church Dance
A balloon dance was held in the St. Peter's Church of England Pariah Hall last night. The proceeds were in aid of the queen candidate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Adamstown Methodist Women's Church Aid
The Adamstown Methodist Church Hall was decorated with flowers and greenery for the Women's Church Aid Society's 38th anniversary social, over…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Merewether Methodist Function
A FUNCTION was held in the Merewether Central Methodist Church Hall yesterday in aid of the Church Fair. The arrangements were in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Carrington Methodist Sunday School
Prize-winners at the annual prize-giving night of the Carrington Methodist Church were: 4th Class Girls: Audrey Rayfield 1, Jean Bailey 2…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Diocesan Tea Home Mission Festival
Churches throughout Newcastle Diocese participated in the annual Diocesan Home Mission festival in the Supper Room at the City Hall last night…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Synod Assents to Draft New Constitution Autonomy for Church
The Newcastle Anglican Synod yesterday approved by 53 votes to 27 the latest draft of the proposed Constitution for the Church of England in Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Church Thanks Armed Forces
The Newcastle Anglican Synod to-day moved a motion of appreciation "to the thousands of men and women from Australia and other countries of the British…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Mayfield Methodist C. E. Reunion
About 50 former members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Mayfield Methodist Church attended a social evening and reunion which was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mayfield Methodist Parents and Friends
Mrs. T. Wrightson presented the secretary's report, and Mr. F. Irwin the treasurer's at the annual meeting of the Parents and Friends'…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →West Wallsend Methodist Comrades Hold Party
The West Wallsend Methodist Rays Comradeship celebrated its fifth birthday on Wednesday at a party in the Sunday school hall…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bishop Condemns Gambling Raising Church Funds Move to Lift Ban Withdrawn
The Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty) told Synod yesterday that he would do everything in his power to discourage gambling to raise funds…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →What People Think Church and Reds
D. L. Macdonald writes:— It is written in the Holy Writ that God works in a mysterious way His wonders to perform. Thus we see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Churches Newcastle Cathedral
Next Sunday is the Second Sunday after Trinity. There will be celebrations of Holy Communion at the Cathedral at 7.15 and 8 a.m. Rev…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lodge New Lambton Dance Held at Parish Hall
Lodge New Lambton held a dance on Saturday night in the Parish Hall, New Lambton. The arrangements were in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Spy Mission of Von Luckner Confirmed Canberra
Confirmation was obtained officially to-day of the statement made in Melbourne by Senator Brand that Count von Luckner came to Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bombers Rushed to Allies: Rothermere in U.S. on Secret Mission New York
One hundred, nine to twelve-ton bombers for the Allies, each costing 325,000 dollars (over £100,000 Australian) sailed from New York yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anglican Inter-parish Queen Competition
Competitors in the Anglician inter-parish queen competition. From left to right: Miss. M. Famham (St. James, Wickham), Miss. M. Edgar (St. Mark's, Islington), Miss T. Hungerford (St. Stephen's, Adamstown), Mrs. Cotton (St. Andrew's, Mayfield).—Photos from Howard Harris. ebutantes to be presented at St. Joseph's (Merewether) Ball on June 19. Back row: Misses Joyce Carey, Lillian…
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