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Churches, 1940

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St. Michael’s Church

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

Masses at St Michael’s R.C. Chinch, Deniliquin, will be celebrated at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Sunday next, instead of the usual hours, 7, 8.30 and 10 a.m.,…

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Married at St. James’ Church, Lavington

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 2

The wedding group of Mr. and Mrs. K. Gabriel, who were married recently at St. James, Lavington. Mrs. Gabriel was formerly Miss D. Bownds. The group (left to right) is : Miss T. Mills, Mr. R. Gabriel, Mr. O. Bownds, the bridegroom and bride. Mr. W. Bownds, M r. N. Gabriel, Miss J. Edwards; flower girls, Dawn and Wilma Smith. (Photo by Oakley Studio)…

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“Joybells Shall Ring AGAIn” Mr. Churchill’s Confident Speech Liberation of Warsaw, Prague and Vienna Is Sure Throws Down Gauntlet to Allies LONDON, January 20

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 3

“Joybells shall ring again,” was the key-note of Mr. Winston Churchill’s broadcast to Australia, which, nevertheless, warned the [?] countries to unite with Britain and France in order to speedily win [?] war…

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Neutrals Shy of Mr. Churchill’s Invitation “No Desire to Enter the War” Bitter Italian Comment Allies Accused of Wishing to Spread Conflict London, Paris and Berlin Comments LONDON, January 22

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

The invitation by Mr. Winston Churchill to the neutrals to join in the war against Germany has been coldly received, the Italian Press and political circles displaying bitterness towards the suggestion. The Rome paper, “Popolo di Roma,” carries the heading,…

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Hold Kelly Cup in Catholic Cricket Competition

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 5

Chiltern C.Y.M.S. team, holders of the Kelly Cup, in the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association. They defended the cup against Albury C.Y.M.C. The group comprises (seated from left): J. Smith, J. Smyth, G. O’Neill (capt), E. O’Neill (vice-capt), M. Ryan and H. Smyth. Standing (left to right): P. O’Neill (umpire). L. Findley, P. Kelly, J. Toohey, F. Griffin, M. Smyth and Rev. Father T. Grady…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 3

Rev. Dr. Burner will conduct service at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows:— Holy Mass 10a.m., Evening Devotions…

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250 Men Expected at Catholic Camp Retreat Anniversary Week-end Site at Tallangatta Again Chosen

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4

For to any Catholic men in this district and over the border as well as in places far removed from these paris, the annual camp retreat at…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 5

All services, with the exception of South Corowa, will be conducted by the Minister on Sunday next. At the close of the evening service at…

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Catholic Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 5

Members of the Corowa Catholic Club met on Monday night last to farewell Mr. R. Billings, who will be taking his departure from Corowa next…

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Married at St. Patrick’s Church

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

The wedding group of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Frauenfelder, who were recently married at St. Patrick’s Church, Albury. Mrs. Frauenfelder was formerly Miss Rita Cooney, of Albury. From…

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“Churches Not Closed in Poland” London, Jan. 26

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 4

The German radio says that authoritative circles in Berlin deny reports that churches in Poland have been closed. It was also untrue…

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Mr. Churchill Again Bitterly Assails Nazis “Beaten Now,” He Asserts “Afraid to Bomb England” German Cruelties Exposed Praise for Labor War Co-operation LONDON, January 27

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

In a speech al Manchester to-day the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill) referred to people questioning why the enemy had not yet attacked England from the air, and said that he himself had wondered whether the enemy was saving up for some orgy of frightfulness…

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Over 250 Men Attend Catholic Camp Retreat at Tallangatta

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 3

In the attractive green setting of Tallangatta showground with Mitta river rippling smoothly hard by, and soft [?] of summer-browned hills for a skyline, the seventh annual camp retreat of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association was…

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Catholic Camp [?] Held at Tallangatta 250 Men Congregate Week-end Seventh Annual Gathering Silent Prayer and Recreation

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 3

On the picturesque Tallangatta showground over [?] week-end was held the seventh annual camp retreat [?]ganised by the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and [?]ports Association, at which over 250 men were present…

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Churchill’s Speech Pleasure Caused in France Biting German Sarcasm London, Jan 21

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 1

Well-informed quarters in France consider that Mr. Winston Churchill’s speech was his most opportune and most forceful declaration…

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Delights and Attractions of Catholic Camp Retreat Caught by the Camera

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 2

A revealing photographic tour of the camp retreat conducted over the week-end on the Tallangatta show ground under the auspices of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 3

Rev. Dr. Harper will conduct services at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows:— Holy Mass 8 a.m., Evening Devotions…

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Catholic Youth Movement Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last evening was presided over by the Rev. Father Gallagher, there being a large…

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Presbyterian Church Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 5

Next Sunday the Sunday school opera as all the children will have returned from holidays to school. As both Sunday School and day school…

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Chain Letters Left in Catholic Churches Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

Speaking at Masses at the Holy Cross Church, Woollahra, priests denounced the leaving of religious chain letters on the scats of the church. In…

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