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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Churches

Churches, 1940

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To Attend Church in a Body

The Young Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

Members of Lodge Burrangong St. John will attend the evening service in the Methodist Church on Sunday, May 25. It is hoped to pay similar…

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"The Life of Our Empire Is at Stake" Mr. Winston Churchill to the Nations The Days Of concrete Forts Are Gone Drastic Changes, If Needed, Will Give the Last Ounce and the Last Inch

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday: "I speak for the first time to you as Prime Minister in a solemn hour in which the life of our country, our Empire, of our Allies, and of the cause of freedom itself, are at stake," said Mr. Winston Churchill, in his…

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Lodge Members' Visit to Methodist Church

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

It was originally intended that the members of Lodge Burrangong St. John should together attend the evening service in the Methodist…

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Catholic Soldiers Appeal Made By Bishops

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

In a circular letter to priests throughout his diocese, the Bishop of Goulburn, Most Rev. Dr. T. B. McGuire, announces that the…

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Striking Decorations at Bigga Church Ball Sum of £16 Netted

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

The annual Church of England ball, held in the Victory Hall, Bigga, on Friday evening last, attracted a large crowd despite the…

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Churchill in France

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday: Mr. Churchill, accompanied by naval, military and air advisers, paid a short visit to…

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Methodist

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

The King has called the nation to prayer. Methodists throughout the district, recognising the tremendous crisis now being faced by the Empire,…

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General Knowledge Test Methodist Girls' Club Activities

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 7

About fifteen members of the Methodist Girls' Club were present last Friday night when our meeting took the form of a general knowledge…

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Germans Reach the Coast at Abbeville Mr. Churchill's Brief Speech in Commons Fierce Fighting In The North Nazis Secure A Foothold Over The Scheldt

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday: "Abbeville is in enemy hands and heavy fighting is proceeding around and in Boulogne," the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill,…

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Baptist Church

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

Sunday will be observed as a day of national penitence and prayer, and a clarion call is made to every man, woman and child in any way…

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Christ Church

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

The call to prayer printed above, will be observed at all services at Christ Church. The services will be Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. Matins…

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Put War Worries Behind Them Happy Night At Church of England Ball Last Year's Attendance Exceeded

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

Forgetting for a few hours at least the worries induced by the war situation, between 160 and 170 people went along to the…

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King's Call to Churches Crowded In Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

People of all faiths flocked to their respective churches in Goulburn yesterday in a remarkable response to the King's call to a Day of Prayer. It is many years since the churches of this city have held…

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National Day of Prayer Observed in Churches

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

The national day of prayer was fittingly observed at the services in the Methodist Church yesterday. The morning service was largely…

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At the Methodist Church "Invisible Allies"

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

For his address at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening, Rev. N. W. Lickiss chose as his text 2 Kings, 6 chap., 16 verse--"Elisha answered,…

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Anglican Bishop's Message "Stark Alternative--Hitler or Christ"

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

The following message from the Bishop of the diocese, Rt. Rev. E. H. Burgmann, was read at St. John's Church:--…

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Robbery at Church Arrest Of Girl And Youths

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

An 18-year-old girl was included in a police round-up of five track travellers, following a report that a robbery had…

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Prayers For Victory and For Peace Large Congregations at All Churches on Sunday People United in Faith During Empire's Troublous Hour

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

Young's answer to the request by King George that Sunday last be observed as a day of intercession and prayer, in one of the Empire's most troublous hours, was as complete as it was inspiring. There were…

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Men In Grievous Plight Heavy News Still To Come, Says Churchill

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday: "The surrender of the Belgian Army in this manner appreciably adds to the grievous plight of the British troops, but our men are in good heart and are fighting…

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Methodist

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

Goldsmith Street Church will be the centre of two important services next Sunday. In the morning officers of the High Court of the…

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