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Churches, 1939

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Presbyterian Flower Show. Wonderful Display of Blooms

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Presbyterian Spring Fair and Flower Show was held on Saturday last and despite inclement weather proved most successful…

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Judges Face 117 Babies At Church Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 7

From among 117 children, Leslie Goodfellow who lives with his parents at Newmarket Albury, was chosen as the cga[?]pion baby at St. Luke's Church…

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Catholic Centenary Celebrations Open in Melbourne MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 6

Almost the entire Catholic hierarchy in Australia was represented at the opening at St. Patrick's Cathedral this morning of the Catholic…

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Methodist Fair. Results Most Successfully

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 3

Opened in the afternoon by Mrs E. J. Gorman, (wife of the Shire President), in a short and nicely worded speech at the conclusion of…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 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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Nazis Accused of Grim Brutalities Catholics and Jews Suffer Amazing Official Disclosures Priests Allegedly Maltreated(British Official Wireless) LONDON, October 30. A "White Paper" issued to-day describes anti-Catholic demonstrations in Vienna

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 6

The British Consul-General records that the Cardinal's Palace was entered, windows were smashed, religious pictures were destroyed, valuable chalices and three episcopal rings were stolen, and robes and even the personal wardrobe of the Cardinal were thrown into the court yard and set…

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Children’s Day at Catholic Centenary 5000 Pack St. Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 6

To-day was children’s day ill the programme of celebrations for the Catholic Centenary and 5000 children, representative of Catholic schools…

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Post-War Problems of Migration and Markets Empire Peoples Preferred "Far=East" Not So Far From Trade Mission's Reach Mr. Spender's Views

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 1

The Federal Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Spender, in an address in Sydney, said that after the war there would have to be a great migration…

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Wet Canteens Likely in N.Z. Church Supports Move Wellington

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 7

An overwhelming majority of opinion in New Zealand favors the introduction of wet canteens into the military camps, and at least one…

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Mr. Churchill Visits Fleet London, October 31

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 6

Mr. Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, has returned to London after visiting the fleet in Scottish waters. HE said he had quite a pleasant day…

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Methodist Church

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

The services at Corowa on Sunday will both be conducted by the Minister. At the evening service the soloist will be Mr. Hildebrand. This…

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Methodist Church. Rev. R. A. Simes’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

Taking as his text the words, “Lord, I will follow Thee, but —” the Rev. R. Simes said in his address on Sunday night at the Methodist Church: “Jesus…

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Howlong Catholic Ball Presentation of Debutantes Creates Fine Spectacle

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

A function unique in dancing circles in Howlong took place on Wednesday evening of last week, when 10 debutantes were presented to the…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 4

The change in the weather caused an alteration in the plans for the Presbyterian Sunday School picnic to-day. Instead of going to the common, as…

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Impressive Catholic Drama in Melbourne Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 6

Played by a cast of 3000 persons, the first performance in Australia of the scenic Catholic drama, "Credo," was witnessed by a crowd of over 41,000…

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Importance of Home Duties Catholic Bishop's Charge to Women Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 1

Addressing a congregation of thousands of women at the Votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Patrick's Cathedral to-day, the…

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Light Horse Church Parade at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

Catholics of the 8th Light Horse in camp in Corowa gave, a demonstration of faith yesterday morning, when 72, after overcoming great difficulties in…

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Churches Appeal for Peace London, November 4

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the laity of all Christian Churches in the Central Hall, Westminster, to-day passed a resolution calling on the Government to state…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 1

A very flue spirit prevailed throughout the service on Sunday last. and there were some splendid congregations at both services. At the…

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“Hitlerism Must Be Smashed” Declares Sir Henry GuIIett His Mission of Truth Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 1

“Our mission will be troth, and nothing but the truth,” said the Minister for Information (Sir Henry Gullett) addressing a…

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