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Churches, 1940

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Church of England

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

The crowded congregations at St. John's last Sunday were, we devoutly hope, the signs of a reverent awakening in the minds of our people of…

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Questions Box Innovation at Methodist Church

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 4

In the Methodist Church on Sunday night a Question Box Service was conducted by the Rev. E. A. Roberts, The questions handed in to be answered…

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Presbyterian Church Rev. R. H. REID, B.A., Selected As New Minister

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

The congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Deniliquin, at a meeting held on Sunday night, decided to extend a call to the Rev…

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St. Paul's Parish Institution, Induction and Collation of the Rector and Archdeacon of Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 2

In the presence of a congregation which filled the Pro-Cathedral, the Venerable Archdeacon James Hardingham, Th.L., was instituted and…

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Daily Call to Prayer Council of Churches Scheme SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 3

The Council of Churches has pro-posed plans for the observance of a daily period of prayer. It' is seeking the co-operation of broadcasting…

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Britain Lost 30,000 Men in Retreat Mr. Churchill’s Tribute LONDON. June 4

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 1

A great tribute to the bravery of British troops who figured in the retreat in Flanders was paid to-day by the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

Rev. H. F[?] services to the [?] on Sunday [?] Berrigan 11 a.m [?]…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

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

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WALWA Annual Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball, which is one of the highlights of the year, eclipsed an previous records, almost £40 being taken on the door. The…

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Young Catholic Men of Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

The Catholic Young Men’s Society at Corowa has elected the following officers: Spiritual director. Rev. Father Duck: president, Mr. C. Plunkett: past…

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The Churches Presbyterian Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

The Communicants of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church are reminded that quarterly Communion will be observed in Corowa on Sunday…

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Catholic Girls'club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

Office-bearers of the above are President, Dorothea Voss Vice president, Joan King; secretary, Denice Brown; warden J. ter Metz; social…

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Methodist Women Workers

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Women’s Me[?] Church Aid, Albury. Two new members attended. The aid has…

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Annual Catholic Ball Soon

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

A reminder is given in to-day's Amusement columns that the 1940 annual Catholic ball will be held at St. john's Hall on Tuesday, June 18…

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Methodist Church Lunch-hour Intercessory Service

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

Speaking at the lunch-hour intercessory service in the Methodist Church on Wednesday, Rev. E.A. Roberts took for his 10-minute talk the text, “Lord…

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Church Fete St. Paul's Church of England

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

On Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening, a fete in aid of the St. Paul's Church of England was held in the Parish Hall. There were good…

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Winston Churchill Man of Spirited Action

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

Britain's Prims Minister is fat, elderly, stodgy. His black bow tie and long cigar clenched almost constantly between his teeth make him a joy to…

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Church Parade, Duggers

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

Every member of the Albury sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League who can possibly attend is invited to be present at St. Patrick’s…

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Items of News United Church For Albury West

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

At the meeting of the Methodist Men’s Brotherhood on Sunday, the president (Mr. J. C. Woodhouse) announced that the United Church on…

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Catholic Ball. Draws Large Attendance

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 3

Visitors from all neighboring towns assisted in [?] the attendance at the Berrigan Catholic Ball held, on Wednesday evening…

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