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Churches, 1940

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Mr. Churchill Sees M. Maisky London, July 3

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 1

Mr. Churchill to-night received the Russian Ambassador (M. Maisky). who remained for some time…

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British and French Naval Battle Refused to Surrender Churchill’s Graphic Story Other French Vessels Seized London, July 4

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 1

For the first time since Trafalgar, when Nelson decisively defeated the French fleet and destroyed Napoleon’s dream of making France the world’s greatest sea power, British and French warships have clashed—this…

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Wodonga Young Catholic Men

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the Wodonga C.Y.M.S. the following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing six months: President. Mr. R. S. Cochrane:…

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22 Debulantes at Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 2

Twenty-two debutantes will be presented at the annual Catholic ball in St. Patrick’s Hall next Wednesday, constit[?] the greatest single group at…

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Peace Lies Churchill Definite LONDON, July 5

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 4

At the conclusion of his statement on the se[?] of the French fleet, Mr. Churchill read to the Howe of Commons a message which has been…

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Basket Ball Catholic Competition

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

In the Catholic women’s basket ball competition, Cowora St. Mary’s defeated Albury (at home) by 26 goals [?] 19. Quarter scores were. First…

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Catholic Community to Help Collection at Mass For Savings Certificates SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 2

Moves by the Roman Catholic community to assist the Commonwealth Government’s war effort by the purchase of war savings certificates were…

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Presbyterian Services

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

The services at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and stations within the charge for the next few weeks will be conducted by Rev Percy Hope,…

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Albury Sermons in Brief the Voice of the Churches.— (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) Christian Science Church

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 6

God was the subject in the Church of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and…

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Albury Churches Help

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

With accommodation at the rest room taxed to beyond its capacity, Albury churches have come to the assistance of the Chief Warden (Ald. D. G…

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Catholic Ball To-night

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 3

At the annual Catholic Ball to-night in St. Patrick’s Hall, 22 debutantes will be presented to the Bishop of Wagga Most Rev. Dr. F. A. Henschke) in the…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 3

Rev. C. M. Cox 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 Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

The Catholic Young Men’s Club held its fortnightly meeting last evening. Mr. A. Boyle was nominated for membership, The secretary reminded…

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22 Debutantes at Catholic Ball Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball last evening was an outstanding success, about 350 dancers watching the ceremonious [?] presentation of 22 debutantes to…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

Will folk please note that there is a morning as well as an evening service on Sunday next. These are the usual hours for worship on the…

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Albury Methodist Brotherhood

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

The Albury Methodist brotherhood will hold its anniversary tea and meeting in the Methodist school hall to-morrow evening at 6 o’clock, when the…

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Debutantes at Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 8

Made their social bow at the Catholic Ball at Albury on Wednesday right:— Back Row (left to right) : Misses E. Phibbs. M. Ford. P. McCarthy. H. Powell. H. Flynn. E. Hannan. P. Dwyer…

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Catholic Hut at Wagga Camp

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

It has been decided to establish a Catholic United Services Auxiliary hut at the A.I.F. camp at Wagga. Plans have been prepared for the structure,…

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Praise for Minister Methodist Quarterly Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 3

At the quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church members on Wednesday night, Messrs J. Burchfield and W.J. Salter congratulated the Rev. E…

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Nazis Heed Cardinal’s Plea No Service in Catholic Church MARSEILLES. July 13

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 6

A Cardinal’s plea not to hold a Protestant demonstration in a Catholic cathedral was heeded by the Nazis, says Paris “Soir.”…

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