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Churches, 1940

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

At all services on Sunday next there will be continued intercession to God for His blessing upon our Nation and Empire, the Allies, and all…

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1940 Catholic Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

Twas the night of the 18th, June, b[?] annual Catholic ball[?] And crowds were streaming along the [?]…

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Presbyterian Minister Inducted at Henty

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 7

The Moderator, Rev. F. A. Druery, of Coolamon, this week inducted the Rev. Robert Campbell, formerly of Bexley, into the pastoral charge of…

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Farewell to Local Volunteers In the Catholic Hall

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 2

A combined send-off arranged by the Catholic ladies, the Holy Name Society, and the Hay Football Association, was tendered last Monday…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary and Presentation of Prizes

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

The seventieth anniversary of the Deniliquin Methodist Sunday School was celebrated wish special services on Sunday while on. Wednesday night…

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The Churches Church Of England Notes by the Rector

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

The visit of the Bishop last Sunday was a great joy and inspiration for us all. The large attendances at the service and the 42 young Communicants…

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Opening of Morven Church Cr. Balfour Turns Key

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 8

The Presbytery of Wagga met at Culcairn and after dealing With ordinary business the meeting was adjourned to Morven, a pr[?]…

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The Voice of the Churches:— Albury Sermons in Brief (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) St. David’s Presbyterian Church Fear Not

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 6

Preaching in St. David’s on Sunday evening from Revelation 1-17. “Fear Not,” Rev. H. J. Hillman said that the message of the text was a…

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To Assist Patriotic Fund Catholic Youth Movement Stages Bright Revue Merry, Bright, and Entertaining

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 6

That describes the Catholic Youth Movement Birthday Revue which was staged in St. Patrick’s Hall last evening to help the…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last night, when the president (Mr. Les. Stewart) presided, it was decided to accept an…

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Aldermen at Church Parade

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

A church parade at which Albury, clergy will officiate will be held on the oval at the showground at 9.30 on Sunday morning. The Mayor (Ald…

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Mr. Churchill Visits Coast London. July 3

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 1

Mr. Churchill visited Suss[?]x last night, and inspected the coastal defence scheme…

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Review of War Situation No Indication When Churchill Will Speak British Official Wireless LONDON, July 3

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 6

Mr. Attlee. Lord Privy Seal informed the House of Commons this afternoon that it was impossible to indicate the date when the Prime Minister…

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Albury Churches Help A.I.F. Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

Owing to the overtaxing of the Rest Room as a result of the influx of soldiers to the town, two Albury churches have given a lead to help relieve the…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 3

We are passing through strenuous and grave times and there is a great need for our waiting on God in prayer. There is a special need for…

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The Churches Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 3

The Presbytery of Wagga Wagga met at Culcairn on Wednesday last, the 26th June. The Rev. F. H. Druery one time of Brocklesby but now of…

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Methodist Women’s Church Aid

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Methodist Church Women’s Aid was well attended. Arrangements were made for the women to assist at the Methodist…

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A Presbyterian Welcome Rev. Robert & Mrs. Campbell Town & District Representation

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 1

A church and public welcome was [?]ended to Rev. Robert and Mrs. Campbell at the Henty School of Arts on Wednesday evening representatives…

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Nazi Pilots Released Mr. Churchill's Speech LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 2

After announcing the measures Britain had taken in regard to the French Fleet, Mr. Churchill revealed that over 400 German pilots who had…

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Aborigines Before Court Two-up in Church Ground SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 3

Eight aboriginals were fined £1 each, with costs, at the Central Court to-day, for playing two-up in the church grounds at La Perouse…

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