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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1940

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S. John's Church Church Army Mission

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 3

Captain Maxwell and Brother Steele, of the Church Army, Cliurch of England, conducted Mission Services recently at St. John's, Coffs Harbour,…

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News From the Churches Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

Many thanks are due to Mr. C. H. Blackmore and to Mr. N. Leader for their services in the Grafton Methodist Church last Sunday. Their messages…

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Church Army Mission at St. John's, Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

Captain Maxwell and Brother Steele, of the Church Army, Church of England, conducted mission serivces recently at St. John's, Coff's Harbor,…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

The Good Friday and Easter services were very attended on the whole. It was good to see so many present on Good Friday night, but…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 4

Services in the Grafton Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Walker. At the morning service Mr. Walker will speak on the…

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Mr. Winston Churchill to Speak

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 4

At 7 o'clock to-morrow morning the Australian Broadcasting Commission will rebroadcast from the B.B.C. a speech by Mr. Winston Churchill. At…

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Refused Permission Papal Mission to Poland. Vatican City

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 4

The Papal Nuncio in Berlin has informed the Vatican that the German Government refused him permission to visit German occupied Poland in order…

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War Will Not Be Short and Easy' Churchill's Frank Speech Attitude of Neutrals Again Criticised Terrorised by Nazi Violence and Brutality Allies Resources and Man Power Massively Exceed Those of Enemy London

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 5

The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, to-night made an exceedingly frank broadcast review of the war position. Admitting the strenuous magnitude of the conflict, he made no attempt to minimise the task of the Allies and indeed, emphasised that he could not…

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For South Grafton Methodist Minister Farewell at Mullumbimby

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 7

The Methodist Church, Mullumbimby, was crowded on Friday night when a farewell and presentation were tendered to Rev. and Mrs. P. H. Bolte…

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Roosevelt Suspect Statement By Republicans Sequel to Sumner Welles' Mission. Washington

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 5

The Republican National Committee has issued a statement calling President Roosevelt's statement on the Sumner Welles mission an "advance notice…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 3

The following was included in the pronouncement on the Christianising of social relationships made by the General Conference of the Methodist…

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Methodist Church Harvest Thanksgiving

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 3

The Harvest Festival services at Coffs Methodist Church last Sunday were well attended. The harvest gifts were attractively displayed and…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 6

There are several minor alterations in country services which I hope will be noted by these concerned. Megan service has been changed to 3.15 on…

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Churchill in Charge Britain's War Effort Post Equal to Supreme Defence Minister Now Head of Strong War Committee Reshuffle of British Cabinet London

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

Following the resignation today of the Minister for Co-ordination of Defence, Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chatfield, whose office will lapse, a number of important changes in the British Cabinet were announced. The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, will preside…

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Mid and Lower Clarence Baptist Churches

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 3

Last Sunday services were held as Usual at Lawrence, Calliope, Maclean and Tucabia. At the night service at Maclean, the Girl Guides, Brownies…

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Presbyterian Church Services

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 4

At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church to-morrow services will be held at 9 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The soloist at the evening service will be Mrs. V. Imeson…

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War Summary Churchill's New Task R.A.A.F. Lockheed Hudsons Germany's Water Transport Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 5

The rearrangement of the British Cabinet has been announced. The most significant feature of the change is an increase in the…

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Eden or Churchill? If Chamberlain Retired. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

The "News-Chronicle" "Gallop" survey of public preference if the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, retired gives Mr. Anthony Eden 28 per cent, of votes…

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'Churchill Touch' in Norwegian Waters Allied Minefields Placed on Illegal Iron Ore Route Now Closed to Nazi Shipping Norway's Ports and Seaways Untouched Stinging World Beoadcast Attack on Germany London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

To prevent German use of territorial waters for the carriage of contraband, the Allies have mined three areas of Norwegian waters. The Anglo-French broadcast early this morning revealed that the Allied Governments had given notice to Norway that they reserved the right to take…

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Anglican Jubilee

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 4

The Anglican parish of Tamwort has commenced its diamond jubilee celebrations with special services…

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