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Churches, 1940

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

Services will be held in the Presbyterian Church en Sunday next as follows:—Berrigan 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., Boomanoomona 3.15 p.m…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last night, under the presidency of Mr. Les Stewart. the spiritual director (Rev. Father…

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George Lansbury Dead Visited Hitler on Peace Mission Broke with Labor on Disarmament London, May 8

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

The death occurred to-day of Mr. George Lansbury, who had represented the Bow and Bromley Division of Poplar In the House of…

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Methodist Church Mother's Day

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

Special serviced will be held on Sunday next throughout the Circult in celebration of Mother's Day. Music will be appropriate and there will be…

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St. Paul's Church of England Black Wool Appeal

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The following further donations to this appeal are acknowledged with thanks: West Burrabogie, mixed bale of crutchings and dead wool…

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An Appeal From the Churches

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The coming Sunday will be observed in the Church Catholic as the day on which, in the early church, a new spirit was given…

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New Government Tipped for Britain Sequel to Revelations in Commons Debate Ministry Bitterly Assailed by London Press France Also Shocked; M. Reynaud May Go, Too. Berlin Interpretation : Believes War Will Be Intensified Mr. Churchill’s Amazing Speech; New Angle on Norwegian Setback LONDON, May 9

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) was in a happy mood this morning when he drove in an open car to the House of Commons His face was a big smile Only a few hours before, his Government had been raked fore and aft by angry Laborites and rebellious Conservatives for its alleged shortcomings in the general conduct…

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Mr. Churchill to Talk Again Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 4

A B.B.C. broadcast by Mr. Winston Churchill will probably, be made between 4.45 and 5 p.m. on Sunday through [?] and 2BL and other…

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Young Catholic Men at Cricket

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

Wodonga C.Y.M.C. cricketers visited Albury yesterday and were defeated by the home side by a substantial margin. With Wodonga all out for…

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Mr. Chamberlain Goes Bows to Storm Mr. Churchill His Successor That Famous Umbrella London, May 11

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 8

Bowing to the storm of protest over the general handling of the war, with particular reference to the Norwegian setback, Mr. Chamberlain…

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Methodist Church (Notes by the Minister)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

Very large congregations were present at the services on Sunday last to celebrate Mother's Day. The Church was beautifully decorated with…

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Albury Methodist Men’s Brotherhood

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

At the last monthly meeting of the Albury Methodist Men’s Brotherhood, Mr. J. C. Woodhouse presided, and on behalf of the Brotherhood,…

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Great Ovation for Mr. Churchill London, May 13

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

The new Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) was given an amazing welcome when he entered the House of Commons this…

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Farewell to Miss M. Gillis by Congregation of St. Michael’s Church

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

Miss M. Gillis, who is being transferred from Deniliquin to Goulburn as sister-in-charge of the Baby Health Centre, was farewelled by the…

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St. Matthew’s Church Attract Interest

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 4

Although Albury has many fine [?] is generally conceded that St. Matthews Church of England is one of the most picturesque with its…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 3

The Rev. C. M. Cox. Will conduct services In the Presbyterian Church on Sunday next as follows:— Berrigan 11 a.m. and 7.80 p.m…

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Annual Catholic Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

A final reminder is given that the annual Catholic Ball will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next, 22nd May. Jack…

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Young Catholic People to Entertain Bishop of Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

His Lordship the Bishop of Wagga. Most Rev. Dr. F. Henschke. who will arrive in Albury to-morrow on his first visit since his enthronement…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

Sunday next will be a red-letter day in the history of the Corowa Methodist Church, for the ladies of the Church Aid will celebrate their…

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Tennis Methodist Club Ladies’ Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

The Methodist tennis club held a ladies doubles tournament on Wednesday to mark the opening of the season and an enjoyable afternoon’s play…

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