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Churches, 1939

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 4

The opening meeting for the year of the Albury Catholic Youth Movement, held last evening, was largely attended. New members elected were :…

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Air Mission to Visit N.Z. LONDON, Jan. 18

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 8

The Air Ministry has announced that in accordance with the wishes of the New Zealand Government, the Air Mission at the conclusion of its…

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Christian Science Churches

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 3

Truth was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations comprising the Lesson-Sermon was the following: "Then…

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Mr. Chamberlain May Go on Appeasement Mission to Far East Tokio, Jan. 24

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 6

A Japanese paper says the feeling is growing Foreign Official circles that Mr Chamberlain should be invited to the East to carry out a form of…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

Rev. De. Harper will con[?] services at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows Holy Mass 8 a.m. Evening Devotion…

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Catholic Camp Retreat at Week-end

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

This week-end several hundred Catholic men of varying ages and widely separated localities will be encamped on the Mitta river at…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

The Quarterly meeting of the Corowa Circiut was held on Monday last, when a representative gathering was present. An increase in the Church…

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Mr. Bruce Speaks. Of Chamberlain's Mission. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 1

The world was saved from being plunged into the greatest war in history by Mr. Chamberlain's action in meeting Heir. Hitler at…

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Popular Church Worker Farewelled at Wodonga Miss Whan Praised

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 5

To farewell Miss Mary Whan, of Wodonga, who leaves for Adelaide today. where she is to be married to Mr. I. H. Gibson, a large gathering of…

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Church of England News Extracts From “The Sign”

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

My Dear People, Firstly, I must thank you for the hearty welcome you extended to me at the reception in the Parish Hall on…

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Catholic Men Retreat at Tallangatta 250 Attend; Rural Movement Aim

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 5

The sixth annual camp retreat sponsored by the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association group of branches of the C.Y.M.S…

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Christian Science Churches

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Love was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “How excellent is the loving kindness O God! Therefore…

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British Air Mission

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

To visit Australia to report on the possibilities of the external manufacture of war planes here:—Top: AIR MARSHAL SIR ARTHUR…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 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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Albury Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement held last evening was largely attended. Miss B. Roach was nominated for membership and…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Sunday next throughout Australia and the world, will be recognised as Christian Endeavour day. It was on February 2, [?]81, that Dr. F. E. Clark,…

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British Air Mission Leaves

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

On its way to Australia.—The British Air Mission, which is to discuss the extension of facilities for manufacturing aircraft in this country, before the departure at Victoria Station (London). Left to right: Lady Longmore, Air-Marshal Sir [?] Mr. J. S. Duncan, acting High Commissioner for Australia and Sir Donald and [?] with their daughter. Dawn. Sir Donald Banks is the Permanent Under-Secretary for Air…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 5

St. John's Sunday School will resume classes on Sunday, Match 5, at 10.30 a.m. This altered date has been made necessary owing to the…

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In Hands of Hitler to Bestow Peace “Action, Not Words, Needed” Winston Churchill Suspicious Britain Not Sure of Fuehrer’s Reliability LONDON, February 2

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

“It is all for the good that Herr Hitler should say he expects a long period of peace and he certainly will be able to bestow that inestimable blessing on mankind,” declared Mr. Winston Churchill, M.P., in the course…

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Christian Science Churches

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 6

Spirit was the subject in all Churches of Christ yesterday. The Golden Text was: “Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.” [?] 3:17…

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