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Churches, 1939

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Tennis Henty Churches Ii v Osborne Creek

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 8

The grand final, postponed last Saturday, owing to the weather, will be played at Culcairn on Saturday, April 8…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 4

Flowers for the decoration of St. John's Church for the Easter Festival would, be greatly appreciated if brought to the Church say about…

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Catholic People Mourn Passing of Rev. Father P. W. Ronan

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in a private hospital in Bendigo of the Rev. Father P. W. Ronan, P.P., of Coh[?] only son of Mrs. Julia Ro[?]an and the late…

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LAVINGTON St. James' Church

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 3

At the annual meeting of parishioners of St. James' Church, the following officers were appointed: Rector's warden, Mr. A. Buchhorn; people's…

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Christian Science Churches

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 5

Are sin, disease and death real ? was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The golden text was: "I am the Lord that healeth thee."…

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Sydney Bids Adieu to Late Prime Minister Thousands at Church Service Priest’s Touching Panegyric Dame Enid a Grief-stricken Figure SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

Sydney, with tears in its eyes, bade adieu to the late Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) this morning, when, after Solemn Pontifical High Mass had been celebrated in St. Mary’s Basilica, the body, resting on…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 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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Happenings in the District Culcairn Methodist Sunday School

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

The following office-bearers were elected at the annual meeting of the Methodist Sunday School. President, Rev. C.M. Plumb; general…

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Church of England Diocesan Chapter Conference Arrangements

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

All is in readiness for the Diocesan Chapter and Conference, which will begin on Tuesday next, 18 the April, and continue until Friday, 21st…

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Poignant Scenes at Burial of Mr, Lyons Many at Graveside Weep Archbishop's Stirring Panegyric Late Prime Minister Laid to Rest in Country Churchyard LAUNCESTON

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 8

Poignant scenes were witnessed to-day during the funeral procession from Devonport to the little churchyard of Our Lady of Lourdes, where the body of the late Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) was buried…

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A National Church Aim of Nazi Leader Far-reaching Proposals London, April 12

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 8

The Nazi Minister for Church Affairs (Herr Bans Kerr[?]) is persevering with his efforts to convert the Evangelical Church into a German…

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Too Much Strain on Leaders Suggestion by Catholic Bishop Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 6

Perhaps the death of Mr. Lyons indicated that our democracy was imposing on its leaders a strain which was tending to become too great, said…

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Riverina Anglican Clergy Corowa Conference To-day Dr. Mowll to Attend

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll), the Bishop of Riverina (Dr. Halse) and many clergy from the Riverina diocese will attend a diocesan…

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Lutheran Church Wedding

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schlunke, who were married at the Albury Lutheran Church on Saturday. Extreme left: The best man, Mr. Campbell Nixon, and right, Miss Rita Huf, bridesmaid, and little Thea Brauer, flower girl…

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Albury Young Anglican Association

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

At the monthly general meeting of the Young Anglican Association, Albury, there was a good attendance. The Rev. F. M. Hill will visit here about…

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Anglican Conference Churchmen Meet at Corowa Civic Reception Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 6

The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll), and the Right Rev. Dr. Halse, Bishop of Riverina, together with a number of clergymen, arrived in…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

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

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Young Albury Catholic Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Albury C.Y.M.S. last evening Messrs K. McManus and B. Powell were admitted to membership. Benalla St…

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Catholic Prayers for Peace London, April 18

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

English and Welsh Roman Catholic prelates have ordered special prayers for peace, and also the reading in all churches of a statement denouncing…

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Methodist Church

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

The evening service at the Methodist Church next Sunday will be of an interesting nature, in that members of the Young People’s Society and…

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