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Churches, 1939

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Mission Band Examination Tallangatta and Wodonga Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 4

At the recent Mission Band examination held in conjunction with the work of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, the following candidates from…

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Reign of Terror in Czecho-slovakia Alleged by Catholic Priest Paris, September 26

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 6

Monsignor Shramck, 70-year-old head of the Czecho-Slovak Catholics, arrived in Paris with Monsieur Hala, former vice-president of the Solidarity Party,…

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Thinning Out U-boats Many Claimed Destroyed Mr. Churchill’s Figures London, September 26

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 2

Speaking, in the House of Commons, the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill) said that last week Mr. Chamberlain…

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Wartime Prayer in Anglican Churches

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 4

In response to the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury some time ago that Sunday, October [?], should be observed as a day of prayer for…

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Methodist Church Masonic Service

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 1

On Sunday next at 7.30 p.m. there will be a special Masonic service at the Methodist Church, when the brethren of Scott Lodge, Corowa,…

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Methodist Spring Fair And Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 3

Of interest to both town and country folk, the Methodist Church annual spring fair and flower show will take place in the Town Hall next Thursday…

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Catholic Announcement On War and Peace Does Not Mention Italy SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 September 1939 · page 3

The secretary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney in a pronouncement on the war to-day stated that not since the Reformation had relations been so…

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Pope Receives Party of Poles “Catholic Life Well Continue in Poland” Rome, September 30

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 1

His Holiness the Pope to-day received a party of Poles and told them that, although he had learned with the greatest sorrow, that…

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Show and Fair Held by Presbyterian Church £40 Taken at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 4

Wodonga Presbyterian Church held a most successful flower show on Friday afternoon when approximately £40 was raised. The favorable…

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Sunday Sport. Opposition by Methodist Representatives

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

Only one official representative of a sporting body attended the meeting of the Progress Association on Friday night, when a discussion took…

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Mr. Churchill: Emphatic Broadcast. The First Lord of the Admiralty on British Attitude. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

The First Lord, of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill), broadcasting on the first month of the war, said that Russia's cold-blooded policy…

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"We Are Going on !'' Speech by Winston Churchill "Hitler Warned Off" London, October 1

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, broadcasting on the first month of the war. said that Russia's…

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“Hands Stained with Blood: Sticky with Corruption” Churchill Hits at Hitler and Gang First Sea Lord’s Fighting Speech Dark Days Ahead, Confident “Nazis Started War, We Will Finish It” LONDON, October 1

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

Mr. Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, broadcasting on the first month of the war, said we had not reached the expected severity of fighting, but there were three important events, including the…

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Young Anglican Association Week-end CAMP and Conference at Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

During the week-end a delegation of Albury Young Anglicans attended a camp and conference organised by the Canberra branch…

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Turkish Military Mission in London London, October 3

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 6

The Turkish military mission reached London to-day…

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United Front Against Paganism Church Unity in Canada Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 6

Praising the union of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches of Canada, Dr. Benson, of the Central Methodist Mission, said on…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 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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Young Catholic Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 2

At the C.Y.M.S. meeting last night new members admitted were Messrs. Melino, D. Ward, and W. Kemp. The Syllabus item was “A Day's…

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Reception to Turkish Mission London, October 3

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 1

The Government gave a reception to-night to General Orbay, leader of the Turkish military mission, Madame Orbay and other members of the Turkish…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

The church was crowded on Sunday last for the special Masonic service, when a splendid atmosphere prevailed and an inspiring message…

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