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Churches, 1938

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Church of England Ball 300 Dancers Make Merry Most Successful Function on Thursday Evening

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 33

Colorful blossoms and fronds of bamboo made an attractive decoration scheme for the Church of England Ball held in the Royal Palais on Thursday…

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Prayers for Peace All Churches Asked to Act Mr. Lyons’ Appeal Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government has decided to ask all religious organisations in Australia to set aside a day for prayer for Divine intercession and…

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Mr. Lyons’ Peace . PRAYERS Churches Will Co-operate But Unanimity Unlikely Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 2

One Sunday this month will be set apart by the Australian churches for a day of prayer and intercession for peace in the…

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Christian Science Church

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 2

Man was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations comprising the lesson-sermon was the following:…

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Austrian Church Protest Defiance of Nazi Actions London, September 4

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 3

All Catholic pastors read a pastoral letter, signed by Cardinal Innitzer, on behalf of archbishops throughout Austria, declaring religious defiance against…

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CHILTERN Catholic Girls’ Club

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 3

Members of the Catholic Girls’ Club entertained at a social evening in St Joseph’s hall. Cards and dancing were enjoyed. The cards winners were Mr…

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Methodist Church Concluding Services

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

Sunday last was an important day for Deniliquin Methodists, for it represented the last Sunday services in the old church which has stood in Cressy…

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Catholic Ball Presentation of Debutantes Over 500 Dancers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 5

The presentation of debutantes at the annual Catholic ball at St. John's Hall on, Tuesday evening last proved to be strong…

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Church's Queen Competition Successful Candidate Crowned Spectacular Ceremony At Culcairn OVER £400 RAISED 200 Couples at Coronation Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 39

With more than 200 couples on the floor and more than 100 onlookers in the gallery, the Coronation ball held in the Culcairn Memorial Hall on…

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Christian Science Churches

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 12

"Man" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations comprising the lesson-sermon was the…

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Buck Tracker Marries Ceremony at Mission Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 6

Jimmy James, the black tracker who played an important part in the police investigations which led to the conviction and execution of James…

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Mr. Book, K.C., Preaches at Albury Baptist Church Services Nations That Have Forgotten the Lessons of History

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 5

The Senior Crown Prosecutor of Victoria (Mr. C. H. Book, K.C.). who is also president of the Baptist Union of Victoria, preached sermons…

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Prayers for Peace All the Churches Co-operate Services at Albury Canon Statham’s Address

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 5

Congregations in churches throughout the Commonwealth yesterday, in response to a request by the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons),…

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Albury Catholic Young Men Orators Win Competition

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

Two members of Albury branch of the Catholic Young Men’s Society— Messrs. Charles Massey and Bert Seaton—secured first and second places…

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Activities of Catholic Young Men in Albury and District

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

A representative meeting of delegates from all branches of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association was presided over by Rev…

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New Church at Mangoplah

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 2

A new Church at Methodist Church was opened new Methodist Church was opened yesterday by Rev. R. H. Campbell, President of Conference. Rev. H. S. Doust,…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 4

Rev. Dr. Harper will conduct services at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows :— [?] Mass 8 a.m., Evening Devotions…

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Meeting of Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last evening, 86 members were present New members admitted were: Misses N…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

The Methodist Church is at the present time undergoing extensive re[?]airs and improvements. During the time the church is thus closed,…

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Ivanhoe Items. the Presbyterian Church. Successful Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

On Wednesday night a very successful ball was held in the Town Hall, in aid of the Presbyterian Church, funds…

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