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Churches, 1940

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Catholic Action and the War Vatican City. September 4

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 6

The Pope. addressing a gathering of members of Catholic Action, said that they should loyally collaborate with the Church, but should at the same…

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Churchill Confident The Prime Minister's Speech Review of War Position LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

Confidence that Britain could withstand and defeat the full might of Germany's air onslaught was expressed by the Prime Minister, Mr…

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“Dominions Breed Finest Fighters” Churchill’s Tribute LONDON. September 5

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 8

“We are now bearing the accumulated weight of the enemy’s malice and tyranny, but we do not feel overweighted by that.” said Mr. Churchill,…

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Heavy Fighting In Middle East Expected Churchill Confident London, Sept 5

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

“We must expect heavy fighting in the Middle East before very long,” declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill), in the House of…

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“Back Govt. That’s Backing Churchill” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

“With Labor divided on every important aspect of war policy, ’Back the Government that’s backing Churchill becomes a sound suggestion for public…

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Gale Destroys Church Catastrophe 79 Years Ago

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 3

Christ Church of England, Deniliquin, was erected in 1860, and consecrated by the Bishop of Sydney on October 15, 1861. A week later a violent…

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Items of News Methodist Men’s Brotherhood

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 6

Over 100 slides will illustrate the address by Rev. T. Howard Crago, L.Th., at to-morrow’s meeting of the Albury Methodist Men’s Brotherhood,…

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DEBUTANTES— At Church of England Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

Something very spectacular is promised in the presentation of debutantes of the Church of England ball on Wednesday night. Last year, the…

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Mr. Churchill Tells Australian Troops: “You Give Us New Courage” London, September 6

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 1

Mr. Churchill yesterday visited men of the A.I.F. camped in Britain. Leaning heavily on his stick, more like John Bull than ever, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Major-General Wynter and staff, and then…

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

The services at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church are now being conducted by Rev. James Marshall, B.A. Formerly minister at Turramurra,…

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National Day of Prayer Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

Special services were hold on Sunday in connection with the National Day of Prayor. At the morning service Mrs. W. J. Whitten gave a very fine…

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Methodist Men’s Brotherhood

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Albury Methodist Men’s Brotherhood, Rev. Howard Crago gave an interesting address, illustrated with lantern slides,…

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Mission at St. Michael’s Draws Large Congregations

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

The week’s mission at St. Michael’s R. C. Church, conducted by Rev. Father Maguire, O.M.I., was concluded on Sunday, when exceptionally large…

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Congregational Church Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

At the request of the King, September 8 was to be observed as a day of prayer in all churches. On a former occasion the response was good,…

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Albury Sermons in Brief (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) Baptist Church How to Endure the Test

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

“Moses endured as seeing Him who is invisible” (Hebrews, 11:27), was the text taken by the Rev. 1. Howard Crago, L.T[?] at the morning service. These…

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Church of England News. Extracts From “The Sign” a B C of the Christian Religion (Written for and dedicated to Service men and ordinary folk) 1.—The Truth About Yourself

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

I HAVE been asked to write a simple statement about our religion, for so many people have written to me, saying: “The Christian religion, as we hear…

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King Michael at Church London. Sept. [?]

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 6

Rumania’s new king. Michael. attended a special thanks [?] in Bucharest. with the new Premier (General Antorescu)…

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Menzies Hits Back Use of Churchill’s Photograph Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 6

Referring to-day to complaints that the U.A.P. had used a photograph of Mr. Churchill in conjunction with that of Mr. Mcnzies, in the election…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

Rev. C. M. Cox will conduct services in the Presbyterian Church on in Sunday next as follows:— Berrigan 11 a.m and ,7.80 p.m…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last evening, the president (Mr. Les Stewart) presided. It was decided to hold a…

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