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Churches, 1939

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

The Rev. W. J. Hobbin formerly of Mount Isa, Queensland, gave it most interesting lantern lecture on Monday last entitled "Christ in the…

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Catholic Club Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 5

A large number of members of St. Mary's Catholic Club assembled at the Club Rooms on Wednesday evening to say farewell to one of their…

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400 Attend Catholic Youth Movement Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

About 400 dancers attended the first annual ball of the Albury Catholic Youth Movement, in St. Patrick's Hall last evening…

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Church, of England News Extracts From “The -Sign” Need We Go to Church

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 4

This is the title of a small book written by a late Chaplain of the A.I.F, He points out that many stay away from Church because they do not know any…

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CORRYONG Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 6

The annual Catholic ball was a great success, £95 being taken at the door. Mr. Eric Shelley and Miss A. Fitzpatrick were the joint secretaries…

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Chiltern Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the Chiltern Catholic Young Men's Society, Mr. C. Bogetti presided over a large attendance The secretary was instructed to…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

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

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last evening was largely attended. The syllabus item for the evening, "Chairman's Night,"…

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Members of French Mission on Way to Moscow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 1

Members of the French Services Mission who joined the British Mission to Russia went to London before proceeding to Moscow. They are shown with members of the British Mission on arrival at Victoria Station. On the left is Captain Soviche. Holding the light hat is General Vallin and behind him, bareheaded, is Commander Vil[?]ume. Third from right is General Doumec, leader of the French Mission, and second from right, Commander…

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Anaesthetic for Criminals Before Execution Suggestion by Churchmen Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 3

The Minister for Justice (Mr. MarTIN) has received a suggestion from the secretary of the Social Questions Committee of the Church of England…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 2

The services at the Methodist Church on Sunday next will both be conducted by the Rev. A. E. Frede[?] The subject in the morning will be…

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Methodist Men's Brotherhood

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 5

The Brotherhood movement is interdenominational, and during many years has wielded a potent influence on the manhood of the churches, and…

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“Youth and the Church” Rev. R. A. Simes’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

Basing his remarks on the words of King Saul to young David, “Whose son art thou, thou young man?” in the Methodist Church on Sunday night,…

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Spanish Military Mission to Rome Barcelona, August 17

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 6

General de Llano has proceeded to Rome at the head of a Spanish military mission…

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Twelve Debutantes Bishop Burgmann to Attend Church of England Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 3

A pleasing feature at St. Matthew's Church of England ball on Wednesday, August 23, will be the presentation of 12 debutantes to Bishop Burgmann…

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Catholic Debutantes Give Return Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

Debutantes whe were presented at the recent Catholic Princess Ball in St Patrick’s Hall arranged a return baii which took place in the same setting…

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Lutheran Churches Join United Branch Formed at Conference at Henty 300 Attend on

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 6

Three hundred N.S.W. District laity representatives of the two Lutheran Church bodies in Australia met at Henty on Sunday and formed a…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 3

Rev. Dr. Harper will conduct services at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows:— Holy Mass 10a.m., Evening Devotions…

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Church and Capital Punishment Noted Lecturer’s Views “Society Has Right to Remove Murderers” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 3

Replying to a question to-day, Dr. Rumble, the well-known Catholie lecturer, expressed the opinion thing the Catholic Church had…

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Successful Church of England Ball Happy Function at Royal Palais Last Night Twelve Debutantes Presented to Bishop Dainty Figure Minuet Arranged

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 6

A delightful atmosphere prevailed at the Church of England Bail in the Royal Palais last night. The floral decorations of japonica and wattle blossom, set off with colored balloons, made a colorful background for a happy throng of dancers. The presentation of 12 debutantes to…

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