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Churches, 1939

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Churchill for Cabinet Post? Now Supports Mr. Chamberlain Inclusion in Government Would Be Welcomed London, July 4

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 7

The political correspondent of the “Daily Mail” says that Mr. Winston Churchill’s early appointment as First Lord of the Admiralty is certain…

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Catholic Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 5

An enthusiastic meeting in connection with the above annual function was held at the Presbytery on Tuesday evening last, Rev, P. J…

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Death of Leading Methodist Minister. Rev. W. H. Jones. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday suddenly, at Kempsey, of the Rev. William Henry Jones, Secretary-general of the Methodist Church of…

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Young Catholic Men to Debate Lottery Issue

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 4

“That a State lottery be instituted Victoria for the benefit of charity,” will be the subject for debate at Corowa to-morrow evening, between…

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Sydney Greeks Quarrel About Control of Church Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 1

Following a dispute over its control, four Greeks kept vigil inside the Greek Orthodox Church in Bourke street, city, last night. Police were…

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When Greek Meets Grebc Church Squabble Continues Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

The police guard at the Greek Orthodox Church in Bourke st, city, was withdrawn to-day but within the church a number of Greeks maintained…

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Enjoyable Church Social

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

A most pleasant and successful social was conducted on Friday evening by the St. Paul’s Ladies’ Auxiliary in the Masonic Hall. There was a large…

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Catholic Ball. Again Upholds Reputation

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 3

The committee in charge of the Berrigan Catholic Ball were, graciously favoured in the choice of the date for the function, for, following…

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Theological Writings Upset in Presbyterian Church DR. S. Angus Again Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 6

The doctrinal controversy on the writings of Dr. S. Angus, which almost split the Presbyterian Church several years ago, was revived…

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Catholic Prelate Against Alliance with Russia “Arch Foe of Democracy” Wellington (N.z)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 3

Deploring the proposed alliance between Britain, Fran?e and Russia, the Catholic Arch[?]ishop of Wellington (Dr. O'Shea) addressing the local…

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Church of England, Draft of New Constitution Finality Almost Reached Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 3

The final draft of the constitution for the Church of England in Australia is being drawn up by, a Select Committee which was appointed by…

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Church of England News Extracts From the Sign” the Rock of Ages (From the Church Standard)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

I think of an old church which has this notice upon it: “Five pounds penalty—Anyone found throwing stones at this Church.” What kill-joys some…

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Walwa Tragedies Recalled White Left £4432 Roman Catholic Church Benefits MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 1

In the will of Edgar Joseph Raymond Farrell, also known as White, farmer, of Walwa, who was found shot dead near Albury on March 13, a month…

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Churchill and Eden

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 6

A group of Conservatives and the Liberals in England is urging the inclusion of Mr. Winston Churchill and Mr. Anthony Eden in the Cabinet…

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Strife in Presbyerian Church a Clergyman’s Denials Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 4

Rev. R. J. H. McGowan to-day denied the allegation that he was responsible for the strife in the Presbyterian Church over the teachings of Dr. Angus…

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Methodist Brotherhood Its Eleventh Anniversary Address by Rev. A. Harold Wood, B.D.

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 3

On Saturday evening and at the church services yesterday the Method- S ist Brotherhood celebrated its 11th anniversary. On Saturday evening…

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Catholic Youth Movement Basketball Group

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 4

Albury team, captained by Miss Carmel McDonald, visited Corowa on Sunday afternoon, and played a match against St. Mary's, captained…

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Seven Debutantes at Ball Arranged for Catholic Princess

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 3

The Catholic ball in St Patrick's hall last evening to raise funds for the Princess of Charity (Miss Kathleen Kernan) in the Catholic Princess…

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A Missing Woman. Found Dead in Church Grounds. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 3

Miss Anne Hoga, 63, who had been missing from her home at Willoughby for three days, was found dead this morning in the grounds…

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Woman Found Dead in Church Grounds Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 6

Miss Ann Hogan, aged 63, of Willoughby, was found dead this morning in the grounds of St Stephen's Church England, Chatswood. She had been…

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