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Churches, 1940

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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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Basketball North-eastern Catholic Ladies Sports Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 6

The first match of the season will be played at Corowa between St. Mary's and Wangaratta on Sunday next at 3 p.m. The following will…

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Wedding in Brunswick Presbyterian Church

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

wedding group at the marriage of Miss Jean McQueen, formerly of Albury, and Mr. P. Macumber, which [?] place in the Presbyterian Church at Brunswick recently. From left: Mr. T. Waldron, Miss Heather McQueen, bridegroom and bride, and Mr. W. Long, Miss Thelma Spriggs and Mr. Ray Macumber…

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Mr. Churchill in Paris London, May 17

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, flew to Paris to-day for a conference. He returned within a few hours…

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Catholic Ball at Thurgoona

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

The ninth annual Catholic ball, at Thurgoona, will be held in aid of the Newtown Orphanage and the Catholic Church funds at the Thur[?] hall…

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Fall of St. Quentin Reported Mr. Churchill on the Position LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

The Germans, relaunched a furious attack with their armoured columns at dawn to-day, in a main drive westward from the centre of the…

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Latest War News Battle of "Bulge" Continues Gravity of Situation Emphasised Mr. Churchill's Broadcast London, May. 19

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

"A tremendous battle is raging in France and Flanders, and the Germans have broken though the French defences north of the…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

Every Anglican in our community unless he, or she be hindered by sickness or other important reason, is urgently and solemnly reminded of…

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Rallying Call to the Nation Mr. Churchill Has No Illusions “Hours May Be Dark and Grim” Expects Air Attack on Britain Prime Minister’s Faith in Ultimate Victory LONDON, May 20

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

An address by the Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) over the wireless last night was not only broadcast to home and Empire listeners, but was relayed on the French broadcasting system to the United States…

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Mr. Churchill with R.a.a.c Men

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

The new British Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) while walking through London recently, saw officers and personnel wearing Australian Air Force uniform. These men were reinforcements for the personal of the Australian squadrons now operating with the Royal Air Force. Mr. Churchil made friends with the Australians, and had a long and friendly discussion with them…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 3

Rev. J. G. Scarfe will conduct services in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday next as follows:— Berrigan 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement was held last evening, and was presided over by the president (Mr. Les Stewart). There…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

The services last Sunday were of a very high standard and the message of Miss Lilian Scholes, M.A., B.D., will be long remembered. At the evening…

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Successful Function by Methodist Church Aid

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

The social afternoon conducted by the Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid on Wednesday in the Masonic Hall proved a successful and enjoyable function…

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Catholic Day of Prayer Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

In response to the Royal Command, the papal delegate, Dr. Panic[?], has instructed the Catholic Hierarchy in all parts of the Commonwealth to…

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City Churches Are Thronged Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

Thousands attended city churches to-day, which was observed as a day of special prayer for the Empire at the request of the King…

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Australia at Prayer Greatest Church Parade in the Nation’s History “For Victory,” Is People’s Plea to the Almighty

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Grave news of the position of the British army in Belgium ... of French lives offered by the thousand along the Somme . . .of Channel ports fallen or grievously menaced ... of the imminence of German bombs on…

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Items of News St. Matthew’s Church Offerings

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

The Albury and District Patriotic Fund will benefit to the extent of £25, representing the offerings at the special services yesterday. In addition, a…

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Presbyterian Church

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

The Presbyterian Church was crowded for both morning and evening services. The Rev. H. D. Mackie was the preacher…

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Methodist Church

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

Large congregations filled the church, morning and evening. All felt the urgency of the need of divine help. There were special prayers of…

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