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Churches, 1940

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Mr. Churchill on TERMS "Grief and Amazement." London, June 23

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

"His Majesty's Government has heard with grief and amazement that the terms dictated by Germany have been accepted by the French…

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Presbyterian Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

The Presbytery of the Hastings met last Wednesday in the Wingham Church. The Rev. J. Colvin carried a Presbyterian visitation of that…

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Church Services Church of England Parish of Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 3

Wed., 26th June: Special Intercession for Victory and Peace. Taree 7.15 a.m. H. C: 7.30 p.m. Intercession. Rev. Walter Latham, Rector…

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Mr. Churchill on the Terms. "Grief and Amazement." Call to Frenchmen. London, June 23

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

"His Majesty's Government has heard with grief and amazement that the terms dictated by Germany have been accepted by the French…

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Presbyterian Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

The Presbytery of the Hastings met on Wednesday. 12th June. 1940, in the Wingham Church. The Rev. J. Colvin carried a Presbyterian visitation of that…

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Mission Station Residents Entertained

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 9

On Wednesday afternoon, at the Scout Hall, Taree, Mr. C. H. Lov[?] organise[?] and officer [?]charge for the [?] organised from time to [?]…

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Methodist Junior Girl Comrades. Butterfly Fair

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 5

A bright, Interesting and successful little function, under the direction of the "Rays," or Junior Methodist Girl Comrades, eventuated in the…

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Church of England. Confirmation at St. Thomas' Church

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 4

During the week the Bishop of Graf ton (Bishop Stevenson) paid a visit to the parish of Port Macquarie. The very wet weather on Wednesday…

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Church of England

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 5

The Rector of St. John's. Taree, preaching to a large congregation on Sunday last from the words. "But now he that bath a purse, let him…

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Wherrol Flat Catholic Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 3

On the night of Wednesday, 19th June, the Annual Catholic Ball was held at Wherrol Flat. In spite of war conditions which…

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Late War News. French Battleships Gained by Britain. Churchill's Dramatic Story. Defiant Ships Battered in Mediterranean. London, July 4

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 2

Mr. Churchill revealed in a dramatic speech in the House of Commons today that the British Navy had…

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Naval Battle off Algerian Coast. British Navy Destroys Part of French Fleet. Mr. Churchill's Determined Stand Approved by Empire. Air Raids on England Continue. LONDON, 4740

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 5

The British Navy had taken over a large part of the French Fleet and had sunk or crippled another section which had defied the British…

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"Two-up" in Church Ground. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 5

Eight aborigines were fined £1 each with costs at the Central Court today for playing two-up in the church grounds at La Perouse. Evidence was…

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Wherrol Flat Catholic Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 1

On the night of Wednesday, 19th June. the Annual Catholic Ball was held at Wherrol Flat. In spite of war conditions which…

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Methodist Girl Comrades' Anniversary

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 5

The Methodist Church in Taree was completely full for both services on Sunday last when the anniversary of the Girls' Comradeship was observed…

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Battle with French Squadron Mr. Churchill Gives Details

The Northern Champion · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 4

London, Thursday: The British Navy has taken over a large part of the French fleet and has sunk or crippled another section which had defied…

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Church of England Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 6

The annual Church of England ball is to be held. in the Belmore Hall, Taree, on Tuesday next, 9th July, to be followed by the juvenile ball on…

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Catholic School Sports

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

The annual Catholic School sports will be held on the Kempsey Showground on Thursday next, when over 500 children will be competing. There…

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Methodist Anniversary Services

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

The anniversary of the Kempsey Methodist church will he celebrated next Sunday. There will be special music at each service. The visiting…

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Emergency Churchill

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 8

In Washington news Thursday last one could almost hear the sigh of relief in Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Foreign Relations…

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