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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1947

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Lotteries To Continue; Council Of Churches Told

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 July 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY: The Premier (Mr. McGirr) today told a deputation from the Council of Churches that the Government intended to continue running State Lotteries and to continue Special Lotteries, with first prize of £12,000…

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Early Church History

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1947 · page 7

Sir,—A. M. Gilbert asks me to prove that the ancient British Church was Protestant. Actually, I did not say that it was. I am also…

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Methodist Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 5

At the public tea meeting to celebrate the 67th anniversary of Charlestown Methodist Church, the Minister (Rev. W. Thomson) said the…

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Church Leaders in U.s

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 5

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll), right, and the Rector of St. John's Toorak (Rev. H. M. Arrowsmith), when they arrived at Oakland Airport, California, on July 2, They are attending a church conference Toronto…

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Church Seeks Home for Vagrant Girls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 8

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A home for vagrant girls is sought by the Methodist Church, which has decided to request the Premier (Mr. McGirr)…

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Churchill Will Wear Headgear To Protect Ear Injury

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 16

Central's fullback, Clive Churchill, will wear headgear to protect his injured ear in the Rugby League match against Lakes United at the Sports Ground tomorrow. The ear was lacerated against…

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Kurri 17 Debutantes At Anglican Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 7

About 500 dancers attended the Church of England ball, held at the Kurri Kurri Ambulance Hall, which was decorated with coloured…

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Early Church History

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 6

Sir,—I am glad to note that N. M. Nesbitt dies not say that the Early British Church was Protestant. I was not quite sure what the last…

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In The CHURCHES

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 6

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL.—Tomorrow Sixth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion will be at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Family Eucharist at 9.30 a.m. with sermon…

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267 In Catholic Confirmation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 4

The canonical visitation of the Hamilton parish by the Bishop of Maitland, Most Rev. Dr. E. Gleeson, C.SS.R., ended with the conferring…

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Early Church History

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 7

Sir,—It is most unfortunate that the misplaced zeal of Anglo-Catholics, like your correspondent, A. M. Gilbert, in denying the Protestant…

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Churches & Catholic Faith

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 7

Sir,—A. M. Gilbert states that "the Anglican Church rejected Papal supremacy, but, like the Orthodox Church, did not reject the Catholic…

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Early Church History

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 7

Sir,—Prior to the Reformation we do not find the word "Protestant." However, would it be stretching the claim too far to call the early…

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Migrant Mission Not Failure, Says Calwell

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 6

PARIS, Friday.—The Australian Information Minister (Mr. Calwell) said it was "arrant nonsense" to describe his mission to Scandinavia…

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Anglican Bazaar At Belmont

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 8

Mrs. B. Rae, of Mayfield, opened the annual fair of All Saints' Angliean Church, Belmont, yesterday. Stallholders were Mesdaines…

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Catholic School Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 7

Compered by Mr. Jenkins, a concert was held in King's Theatre, Lambton, for the Catholic School. The Programme was given by Miss…

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In the CHURCHES

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 10

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL.—Tomorrow, Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Holy Communion will oe at 7 a.m. and 6 a.m. Family Eucharist at 9.30 a m. Rev A E…

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Methodist Jubilee At Broadmeadow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 6

Special services were held at Broadmeadow Methodist Church yesterday to celebrate its diamond jubilee…

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Clergyman Speaks Of Signs Of Unity Of Churches

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 5

The Methodist Church was hopeful that within the not far distant future a federation of several denominations would take place, said the President of the N.S.W. Methodist Conference (the Rev. G. E. Johnson) who was given a civic…

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Mayor Welcomes Methodist President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald Quinlan) yesterday gave a civic reception to the President of the New South Wales Methodist Conference (Rev. G. E. Johnson), who is attending diamond jubilee celebrations the Broadmeadow Church. With the Mayor and Mr. Johnson is (left) Rev. A. M. Sanders…

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