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Broken Hill & the Far West · Churches

Churches, 1945

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Presbyterian Church

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 2

The Rev. Malcolm C. Gibb, B.A., B.D., the new minister of the Broken Hill charge, is expected to reach here on Monday evening. He will occupy…

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Church Notes

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 3

A pleasant afternoon for mothers and their little ones, in honor or Mothers' Day is planned by Mrs. O'Shannassy, secretary of the Little White Ribboners,…

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Apron Parade at Nicholls St. Church

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 6

Success attended efforts of the Ladies' Guild of the Nicholls Street Methodist Church last Wednesday afternoon when an Apron Parade was…

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Soviet Arrest of Polish Political Mission Bombshell Dropped At San Francisco

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 1

London, May 6.—The arrest of the Polish Political Mission by the Russians, which was revealed in San Francisco, has caused grave concern in London, where the whole matter is under the serious consideration of the British Government, says the Press…

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Allied Leaders Proclaim V-E. Day Mr. Churchill Turns To The Pacific

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 1

London, May 8.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, at 1.30 p.m. today (10.30 p.m. Broken Hill) announced Victory in Europe Day. Speaking clearly and deliberately, Mr. Churchill…

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South Methodist School Picnic

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 5

The annual picnic of the South Methodist Sunday School was held at Stephens Creek oh Saturday. May 5. It was an outstanding success…

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Much Rejoicing in London and Moscow Scenes Of Revelry In Russian Capital; Churchill To Fore

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 1

LONDON, May 9.—The period of war in Europe has ended and an era of peaceful development has begun, said Marshal Stalin in his victory speech tonight. The people of Moscow have really let themselves go…

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Ovation For King And Queen Mr. Churchill's Triumphal Drive

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 1

London, May 10.—The King and Queen received the biggest welcome of their reign when they drove through cheering East End crowds yesterday. Later they…

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Mr. Churchill Had Narrow Escape

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 6

LONDON, May 10.—It can now be revealed that Mr. Churchill had a narrow escape during an air raid on London on October 14, 1940, when a…

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Mr. Churchill Praises Londoners For Their Part In The War

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 8

LONDON, May 10.—After his tumultuous reception at Whitehall on Wednesday night, Mr. Churchill' spoke to the people of London from the Whitehall balcony—unofficially, unrehearsed,? free of all ceremony, and straight…

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Presbyterian Assembly Stir

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 1

Melbourne, May 13.—A reply from the chairman of the Scotch College Council (Sir Arthur Robinson) to a letter written by Mr. G. U. Nathan, was described by…

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Church In Russia

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 1

Moscow, May 13.—The newspaper. "Izvestia," in an interview with the patriarch, Alexci, said that the patriarch said that the cordial relations between the…

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Allies Will Fight Japanese to the End Churchill Surveys European Conflict; Tells Of Task Ahead

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 1

LONDON, May 13.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) tonight gave a comprehensive broadcast surveying all the achievements which brought victory in Europe, and of the big task ahead. Britain, he declared, had received horrid…

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Mr. De Valer a Slated By Mr. Winston Churchill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 3

DURING his broadcast survey of achievements which brought victory in Europe, Mr. Winston Churchill, Prime Minister, made the following reference to Mr. de Valera:— "Because of the action of de Valera,…

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Congregation's Tribute To Winston Churchill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 3

LONDON, May 14.—Mr. Churchill received a spontaneous gesture of gratitude when he attended the thanksgiving service at St. Paul's yesterday. While the congregation was…

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Methodist Guild Birthday

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 2

Tomorrow afternoon the Ladies' Guild of Oxide Street Methodist Church has arranged to hold their Guild birthday. This promises to be a very happy…

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Mr. Churchill May Be Invited Here

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 1

Canberra, May 16—Mr. Churchill may be invited to visit Australia. In the House of Representatives today the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley,…

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Churchill Grapples with Big Problem Dealing With Nazis And English P.O.W. Position Of Doenitz

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 1

LONDON, May 16.—Mr. Churchill is grappling personally with the problem of dealing with the Germans and the treatment of English war prisoners. An announcement from SHAEF, Allied Supreme Headquarters on the Continent,…

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Churchill Wit

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 3

LONDON, May 17.— When asked in the House of Commons whether he had any information regarding the whereabouts of Himmler, Mr…

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Wind-Up For Methodist Cricket Premiers

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 May 1945 · page 4

The premiers of the Methodist Sunday School Association Cricket for 1944 season will hold their wind-up tonight at 8 o'clock…

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