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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1941

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Woolgoolga Church of England Ladies' Guild

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 7

The monthly meeting of St. Augustine's Church of England Ladies' Guild was held on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. E. Toovey, president, presided…

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Two Farewells St. Luke's Church

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

Two farewell socials have been held at St. Luke's Hall, North Grafton, during the past fortnight. The first of these functions was a…

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Mr. Churchill Is The Arabs' Hero They Call Him "Victorious Vizier."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 6

"Alwazir Almansur" is the name by which Mr. Churchill is known to-day throughout the Arab world. It means "Victorious Vizier."…

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Momentous Battle of the Atlantic "Must Be Won" "Decisively and Beyond All Doubt" Churchill Stresses Immensity of Task Eloquent Tribute to America Welcome to U.S.A. Ambassador London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 5

"President Roosevelt's historic declaration on Saturday encouraged and fortified the Empire's resolve in its hour of trial." said the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, in a speech to-day. Welcoming the new United States Ambassador, Mr. Winant, he…

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Catholic Church

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 1

Rev. Father Ryan has, received word from the Bishop of the Diocese that in response to the King's expressed wish Sunday next is to be…

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News From the Churches Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

Last Sunday was observed as Youth Sunday and special services were held in St. Andrew's Grafton. A children's service was held at 11…

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Lismore Diocesan Letter. Special Catholic Services

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

The following letter was issued by the Bishop of Lismore, Dr. Carroll, to be read in all churches in the diocese on Sunday, March 16, or some…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 6

(Next Sunday marks another great day for the Empire as it will be observed as a Day of National Prayer at the special request of our King. As…

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Grafton Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 4

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, to-morrow (Sunday) in keeping with the day of…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 4

Services in the Grafton Methodist Church on Sundays will be of a special nature in keeping with the day of national prayer. Special seasons of…

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Save the World Democracy's Mission Anglo-American Purpose Rear-admiral Newton Cheered Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 5

Enthusiastic cheering greeted Rear-Admiral Newton, officer commanding the American naval squadron, when at a luncheon accorded…

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Germany Starts Spring Blitz Showers Of Fire Bombs On Town Heavy Casualties Feared, Churches Hit R.A.F. Makes Severe Raid On Nazi Territory LONDON

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 5

Berlin officials declared that last night's raid on London was the real beginning of the spring offensive, the objective of which is the complete starvation of the British Isles. Waves of raiders flew over a south-west coastal town, dropping high…

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Special Prayers Day of Thanksgiving. Commemorated Yesterday Commemorated Yesterday All Churches Take Part

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 3

In accordance with the request made by His Majesty, the King, all churches in Grafton, South Grafton and district commemorated yesterday as a day…

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State-wide Churches Were Crowded. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 3

Churches throughout the State were crowded to-day in response to the King's call for a day of prayer. Worshippers thronged St. Mary's Basilica…

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Day of Prayer At Coffs Churches

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

The day of national prayer request ed by His Majesty the King was observed at all Coffs Harbour churches last Sunday, when large…

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MATSUOKA Pact With Soviet Real Mission to Europe? Tokio

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 5

0Although the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Matsuoka, emphasised his present trip was primarily to make acquaintance with Hitler and…

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INDEPENDENCE Greek Celebrations Mr. Churchill's Message London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 5

"On this day of proud memories would add one brief tribute to the valo[?] of the Greek nation," said Mr. Churchill in a message…

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Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

Farewell services will take place on Sunday, the Rev. P. Threlfall being the preacher. Mrs. Hayden, of Inverell, will be the soloist at the…

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South Grafton Methodist Circuit

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 3

Our people of Ulmarra are looking forward to the annual Harvest Festival services next Sunday. It is fortunate that we are able to have the morning…

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News From the Churches (This column is conducted by the Grafton and District Ministers' Fraternal). Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Girls' Comradeship was held on Tuesday night. Rev. E. T. Walker presided. The treasurer reported that during the…

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