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Churches, 1940

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The Voice of the Churches:— (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) St. Luke’s Church Test : Luke 16-24

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 2

At St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church on Sunday. Rev. B. Muetzelfeldt said: “We often hear people making excuses for not taking all active part in…

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Albury Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Albury C.Y.M.C. last evening, the president (Mr. Les Stewart) presided over a large attendance. Office bearers for…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

On Sunday next we receive a special visit from the Director of the Methodist Young People's Department in New South Wales, Chaplain Rev. J…

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Catholic Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

The organisers have arrangements well in hand for the above annual function, which takes place on Tuesday next June 18, at St. John's Hall…

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Catholic Ball at Culcairn

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 8

The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Catholic Church was held in the Memorial Hall at Culcairn, and was attended by 100…

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The Churches Church of England Notes by the Rector

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

Next Sunday, June 16, has been ordered and set apart in the Anglican Church as the National Day of Prayer for France, our gallant ally. Her…

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Presbyterian Youth Study School at Wodonga 60 Visitors This Week-end

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 2

The Beechworth Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church will hold a “study school” at Wodonga over the week-end, when about 60…

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United Church Service at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

A united service of intercession tor the Allies in France is to be held at the shire hall, Wodonga, on Sunday evening, commencing at 8.45. Church…

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Catholic Men in Military Camps New Comforts Organisation To Be Formed

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 6

In a letter which was read at all Masses at St Patrick’s Church yesterday. Dr. F. A. Henschke. Bishop of Wagga, announced that it had been…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 1

Chaplain Rev. J. H. Sorroll. M.M., Director of the Methodist Young People's Department, was the guest preacher for the week-end, and gave…

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Methodist Church. Rev. E. A. Roberts’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

The Rev. E. A. Roberts took for his address the text “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will, not hear me,” (Psalm 66:18), on Sunday night…

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Debutantes Presented At Dederang Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

An outstanding success Was the annual Catholic Ball held in the Mechanics’ Institute, Dederang. The hall had been decorated with…

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The Voice of the Churches:— (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) Church of Christ Text, John 6:35

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

At the evening service the minister, Mr. H. Irvine Walmsley, spoke upon the text, “I am the bread of life” What [?] wealth of meaning the Master…

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Church of England News. Extracts From “The Sign”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 4

THE Sacrifice of the Altar is offered every Wednesday morning at 7.15 o’clock, with special intent for the triumph of righteousness in the world…

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Record Gathering at Catholic Youth Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

A record number of members attended the fortnightly meeting of the Albury Catholic Youth Movement last evening, when office-bearers were…

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Bells for World's Churches Still Being Made by Britain in War Time

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

Great church bells cast in the ancient foundries of England' and rung in olden times to warn her people of the invader's approach…

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Lockhart Church of England Ball

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

The Church of England Ball at Lockhart was an outstanding success. The profit from a Queen competition and the ball, which was held in conjunction,…

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War and Other Topics Discussed Churches, Refugees, Politicians and Shire Elections (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

In your report of Hume Shire Council meeting it was stated that a suggestion was made to postpone the next shire elections. As a ratepayer, I…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

There seems to be some confusion as to which Sunday was to be observed as a day of prayer for Franco. More than ever now she needs' our…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Next Sunday continued' intercession will be made throughout the Circuit, for our Empire in this grave and dark hour. The 'Rev. A. E. Frede will…

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