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Churches, 1939

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Roman Catholic Archbishop Dr. Kelly Shows Improvement Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

An official bulletin issued to–day stated that Dr. Kelly, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, showed slight improvement. The veteran…

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The Maginot Line British Mission in France Inspection and Staff Talks London, May 9

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

The British Military Mission, headed by Lieut.-General Sir John Dill, which is at present in France, to-day began an inspection of the northern…

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Church Windows Broken Geelong

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 1

Three Geelong churches’ were broken into last night by thieves breaking the windows. It is believed that nothing has been stolen at present. The…

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Methodist Church

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

The Rev. R. A. E. Simes, the newly appointed Methodist minister will arrive in Deniliquin on Wednesday next, May 17…

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Methodist Church Special Mother's Day Services

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5

Sunday next, May 14, will be recognised throughout the Commonwealth as Mother's Day, and special services have been arranged for such an…

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WALBUNDRIE Presbyterian Ladies' Guild

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

The seventh birthday party of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was held in the hall. There were between 60 and 70 womenfolk present…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Parishioners was held on Sunday after Evensong in the Parish Hall. The financial statements and…

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Our India Letter German Wizard’s Mission to India He Wants Cotton for Bombs ? Dr. Schacht’s Secret Negotiations MADRAS, April 29

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 10

Few visitors to India have created more intriguing interest in the minds of the citizens of this country, than Dr. Schacht, ex-President of the Reichsbank, who arrived in Bombay by the s.s. “Conte Biancamano,” about the middle of this month…

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King and Queen's Visit Described as an Important Diplomatic Mission Their Majesties Reach Canada on Monday Tribute by Hearst Newspaper "Simplicity of Both Will Win Hearts of Americans" Extraordinary Precautions to Guard Royal Couple QUEBEC, May 14

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1

The tour for which Their Majesties will arrive on Monday is regarded in Canada and the United States as a diplomatic mission of the highest order, and the tense international situation has lent it greater significance than…

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Presbyterian Fete

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 3

The annual Fete, under the auspices of the Corowa Presbyterian Church, was held at the Band Hall on Friday last, mid proved to be a very…

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Mission at St. Michael’s Concludes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

The week’s mission conducted Michael’s Church, Deniliquin, Rev. Father Costello, O.P., of East berwell, was concluded on…

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Church of England News Extracts From “The Sign”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

Ascension Day, May 18, 1939 730 a.m., Holy Eucharist, 7.30 p.m., Evensong. Whit Sunday, May 28, 1939…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 3

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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WALBUNDRIE Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball was well attended. A set supper was provided by the women's committee. The hall was tastefully decorated with…

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Albury Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Albury Catholic Young Men's Society last evening, new members elected were Messrs. L. Jacobs and W…

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Churches Issue Call to Prayer London, May 16

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Cosmo Lang), representatives of the Free Churches, the Church of Scotland, and others have signed a call to…

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Methodist Church (Notes by the Minister)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

Large congregations, gathered at all services on Sunday last in honour of Mother's Day. The Mothers' Tea proved to be one of the happiest…

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Methodist Minister Welcomed Induction Ceremony Last Night

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

The Rev, R. A. E. Simes, who succeeds Rev. G. L. Walker in the charge of the Methodist Church Deniliquin has arrived from Bonalbo (North Coast). Last…

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Dancing Over Man’s Grave Clergyman is Shocked Stir at Presbyterian Assembly SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

Entertainments held in the Presbyterian Assembly Hall, Margaret st.. were not in keeping with 3 dedicated building used for divine worship,…

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Church of England Notes by the Rector

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

The Rector and Church Wardens have just received a most generous and thoughtful gift for the new Rectory in the shape of a galvanised iron…

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