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Churches, 1940

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Catholic United Services Auxiliary. Branch Formed at Berrigan

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 3

At a recent meeting of the ladies of St Columba’s Catholic Church, Berrigan, presided over by Rev. Dr. Harper, it was decided to form a…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 August 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 Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Albury Catholic Youth Movement last night a lecture on “Practical Problems from Overseas,” was given by…

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News From District Centres BROCKLESBY Church Garden Party

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 3

A successful party was held at “Thornbury,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Low, in aid of the Presbyterian Women’s Guild, which will hold…

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Cheers for Churchill :: England Alert

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 3

Above: Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, whose fighting and cheerful speech last week met the Empire’s wholehearted approbation, stands bare-headed as he is cheered by troops during a tour of defences of the Southern Command in Britain. Below: England alert! A common-place scene somewhere in England as watchful guards check all passing…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 1

The service at Corowa on Sunday evening next will be led by Rev. R. Maidment whilst the special preacher will be the Rev. Allan Scott, who is…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 1

A very fine spirit Prevailed throughout the services on Sunday last and the large congregation at the evening service greatly enjoyed the music…

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Mission at St. Mary's

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 1

A Parish Mission lasting for two weeks will be opened at St. Mary's Church on Sunday next by two priests of the Redemptorist Monastery at…

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The Churches Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 1

Please take note of the special services arranged at St. John's for Sunday, 8th September--the Empire's great day of Penitence and humility…

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Catholic Church Property As Hospital for Soldiers Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 3

The Roman Catholic authorities in Sydney have offered the Federal Government a large metropolitan church as a convalescent home for…

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Methodist Church (Notes by the Minister)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 1

Once again the King has called the whole Empire to prayer, and it is safe to say that all who are loyal to the Crown and Empire and all…

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Albury Sermons in Brief (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) St. Luke’s Lutheran Church “Man and Christ in the House of Mercy”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 6

This was the subject on which Rev. B. [?] spoke in St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, having based his sermon on John 5, 1-9. The scene…

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“Menzies No Churchill” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 6

In declaring that Australian Labor had failed to follow the example of British Labor in joining a National Government, the Prime Minister had…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 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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Methodist Women

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Methodist Women’s Church Ald was held at the Methodist Sunday School hall yesterday afternoon, with an attendance…

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JINDERA Foreign Mission Lecture

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 6

There was a large crowd present when Missioner Rev. F. N[?]ack. and the secretary of the Mission Society Victoria Rev. O. E. Thiele…

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Items of News Albury Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the C.Y.M.C.. last evening. Mr. Jim Latus was admitted as a member. The syllabus item was “Quiz Night.” arranged…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

In every time of crisis people have been upborne by their faith that God was their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. So in this…

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The Churches Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

In response to the King's appeal, the Moderator, Rev. P. A. Smith, has asked that next Sunday be observed as a special day of prayer for the…

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Mission at St. Michael’s

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

The Mission which is being conducted at St. Michael’s R.C. Church Deniliquin this week by the Rey Father Maguire, O.M.I., has attracted large…

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