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Churches, 1939

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Bride "Brings Her Gas Mask to Church

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 3

"Waiting at the Church." Miss Pamela Wills, an English girl. waits at the Church with a gas mask at her feet, before her marriage, and listens to the service as her sister Rosemary is wed…

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Christ Church. Beechworth Successful Garden Fete Held

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 2

The annual garden fete and show held under the auspices of Christ Church, Ladies' Guild, Beechworth, was opened by Cr. D. Nankervis, Shire President…

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“Something to Look Back Upon” Bridal Couples Reason For "Flying Church" MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 6

"We thought It would be something to look back upon," said Mr. R. Carter, of "Werribee, when explaining to-day why he and his bride, Miss…

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Impressive Procession at St. Patrick’s Church Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

Winding from St. Patrick’s Church in the half-light of scattered electric globes, the annual procession in honor of the Immaculate Conception created…

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Methodist Men's Brotherhood Open Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the Albury Methodist Men's Brotherhood at which Mr. J. C. Woodhouse presided, Mr. T. H. Armstrong said the Brotherhood could…

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Corowa Catholic Club Members to Visit Echuca

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

It is expected that about 30 members of the Corowa Catholic Youth Club will go to Echuca this coming week-end as the guests of the Catholic…

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Happy Valley Church Hall Dedicated

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

In the presence of about 150 persons, including visitors from Jindera, Lavington, Albury and Wodonga, the newly erected Lutheran Church and…

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Professor Einstein on the Church. Defender of the Truth. (“The Living Church,” U.S. AMERICA)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

“Being a lover of freedom, when the revolution came in Germany I looked to the universities to defend it, knowing that they had always boasted of…

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Church of England News. Extracts From “The Sign” the Problem of War Finance

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

There does seem to be some public awakening to the fact that money can be had for war purposes only. For a long time past slum reclamation has…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 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 Young Men Elect Officials

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 4

The Catholic Young Men's Society, Albury, held its final meeting for the year last evening. The president (Mr. F Percy) read his half yearly report…

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Education in N.S.W An Inquiry Suggested Church Paper Defends Teachers Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 3

A thorough inquiry into the whole educational system of the State is sought by the "Church Standard" in its current issue, which endorses…

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Methodist Christmas Tree Children Have Good Time Profitable Business at States

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 3

The annual Christmas tree was held in the Methodist Church grounds on Friday evening in fine but cold weather before a good attendance…

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Church of England Notes by the Reotor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

The Rev R. R. Sansom, Rector of Hillston is visiting the Corowa Parish in the interests of the Riverina Church Funds, and is collecting; the…

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Church Social Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Davidson

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 4

MR. J. Y. DAVIDSON, who is secretary of the Presbyterian Church committee, and Mrs. Davidson, whose marriage was celebrated some weeks…

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Munitions Mission to Us.a. London, December 14

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 8

Colonel W. Iyory, formerly of the New Zealand Royal Artillery, has been appointed a member of the British munitions mission to the United States…

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Santa Claus at Methodist Sunday School Party

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 6

Santa Claus was the most popular, person when he visited the Methodist Sunday School party on Saturday afternoon. Left: Maureen Lane is receiving her gift. Right: All ready for the party to begin…

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Catholic Princess to Be Crowned This Evening Ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 3

To-night in St Patrick’s Hall the winning princess In the Catholic Princess competition will be crowned. Inaugurated early in…

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St. Andrew’s Church, Wooragee Dedicated by Bishop Hart

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 6

Before a large congregation, the Bishop of Wangaratta (the Rt. Rev. J. S. Hart) dedicated the recently renovated Church of England building at…

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Princess Competition Raises £800 For Catholic School Kathleen Kernan’s Success BI[?]hop of Wagga Performs Ceremony

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 6

Princess of Charity, Kathleen Kernan, was last evening crowned winner of the Catholic Princess Competition by the Bishop of Wagga (Dr…

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