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Churches, 1940

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

There were large congregations at the Methodist Church on Sunday, to mark the special occasion. The Rev. Mr. A. E. Frede said:--…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Corowa, was filled to overflowing on Sunday evening last at the special service of intercession for the Empire…

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Roman Catholic

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

At St. Virgilius' Church, the services were two Masses and Benediction, all of which, especially the masses were attended by such crowds…

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Methodist Church (Notes by the Minister)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

With other parts of the Empire we welcomed the Royal Prociamation that Sunday last should be a National Day of Prayer and Intercession. A…

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Appointment of Presbyterian Minister

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

A final decision concerning the appointment of a permanent minister incharge of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is expected to be made at a…

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Congregational Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

On Sunday morning last in the Congregational Church, Wahgunyah, the Rev. A. J. Somerville preached a very sincere sermon for peace and the…

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St. John's Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

Crowded congregations, attended St. John's Church where special prayers and intercessions were offered on behalf of the Allied cause in the terrible…

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St. Mary's Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

There were large congregations at both Masses at St. Mary's Church on Sunday last, which was dedicated as a rogation day for peace, and the…

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Attempt to Burn Down Lutheran Church

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

The Superintendent of Police at Albury (Mr. T. H. Armstrong) has received a report of an alleged attempt to burn down a Lutheran Church at…

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Prayers for Peace Large Congregations in Deniliquin Churches

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

Every service in the churches of Deniliquin on Sunday last was attended by large congregations, in response to the appeal throughout the British Empire…

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Man’s Alleged Remarks “Offensive to Catholic Church” a Conviction Upheld Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 3

Mr. Justice O’Bryan in the Ean[?] Court to-day uphold a conviction and fine of [?] imposed on Robert Bennett Brickell, mission worker, by…

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Armies in Grievous Peril —Mr. Churchill London, May 28

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 1

Addressing the House of Commons this afternoon the Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) said: “The House will doubtless be aware that…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 3

Rev. H. Fletcher, will conduct services in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday next as follows:— Berrigan 11 am. and 7.30 p.m…

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Catholic Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Due perhaps to events in neighbouring…

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Catholic Ball at Walbundrie

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

The annual Catholic Ball at Walbundrie was a great success socially and financially. Over [?] was netted. The joint honorary secretaries were Mrs. P…

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Leopold’s Order May Be Disobeyed “Army Chief Did Not Sign” King Accused of Treason German Threats to Belgian Ministers And Mr. Churchill LONDON, May 29

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 8

According to the Exchange Telegraph correspondent in Paris, it is believed that King Leopold’s order to lay down its arms was not signed by the Chief of the Belgian Army, but by his assistant, General de…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

On Sunday morning next the Rev. A. E. Frede will take as his subject "The Message of the Hunchback of Notre Dame." Many will have read…

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Presbyterian Church Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

Owing to the fact that services [?] not usually held at North [?] and Ringwood on the late on [?] Empire Sunday fell, the sevices…

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Catholic Men Debate at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

As the opening fixture of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association debating competition, a team from Wangaratta visited Corowa…

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The Moscow Mission Cripps Not Welcome LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

The Soviet radio, to-night, stated the Government had informed Britain that Sir Stafford Sripps' mission to Moscow was "not acceptable". The…

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