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Churches, 1940

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Churchill to Speak to the Empire Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 1

Speech to the Empire to be broadcast from London to-morrow at 3 a.m. Sydney time by Mr. Churchill will be re-broadcast through A.B.C. stations on…

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H.m.s. Ajax Puts to Sea :: Mr. Churchill with the Troops

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 2

Left: H.M.S. Ajax, which took pari in the successful fight against the Graf Spee in the River Plate, leaving port, after being reconditioned. Right: Mr. Winston Churchill inspecting Grenadier Guards’ Bren gun carriers, “somewhere in England.”…

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Church of England Ball DEBUTANTES , PRESENTED Happy Atmosphere for Annual Function

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 4

Presentation of debutantes at the Church of England Ball in the Palais Royal last night was an impressive ceremony, the presence of a guard of…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

Dean Inge says: "If you hang a criminal you hang half a dozen good men as well" No man is all bad. If you hang a man you hang the good…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

The services at each centre on Sunday next will be conducted by the Rev. A. E. Frede. The organist at the evening service will be Mr…

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The Churches Church of Encland

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

The Prime Minister of England has sounded his last clarion call to the Empire on the eve of the most momentous event in our National life…

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Debutantes at Church of England Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

Flashlight photograph of debutantes who were presented to the Mayoress (Mrs. D. G. Padman) at the annual Church of England Ball in the Palais Royal on Wednesday night. Back row (left to right) : Misses G. Sloper, N. Sharman, M…

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A Confident Ring in Mr. Churchill’s Talk Warns of Invasion Attempt, But Not Worried Speech a Great Tonic For the Empire 89 German Planes Shot Down and a Great Speech-what a Day! London, September 12

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

The smashing reply last evening by the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) to Hitler’s bragging speech of a few days ago, in which he said he would reduce Britain to pulp, the best tonic this country has had for weeks. It has given new hope and confidence to the people, who are bearing themselves under the terrific strain, with the fortitude that…

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War Anniversary Mr. Churchill’s Message MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) has received from the Prime Minister of Great Britain (Mr. Winston Churchill) th following message in…

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Wodonga Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 3

The annual Catholic ball, combined with the North-Eastern Debates and Sports Association ball, will take place in the Wodonga Shire Hall on Monday…

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London Has a Very Quiet Sunday Morning Seemed As If Peace Had Come Holiday Makers Go to the Country Church Services Are Also Held Fierce Air Battles Previous Day Nazis Beaten in the Encounters LONDON, September 15

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 1

After the most racking week for 350 years, a Sabbath peace descended on London this morning. The city was calm and it seemed almost unnatural after the days of sirens, gunfire and bombing…

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Catholic Ball at Wodonga Brilliant Success Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 4

The annual Wodonga Catholic Ball last evening in the Wodonga Shire Hall was a brilliant success, about 700 dancers attending. The…

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Albury Sermons in Brief (Messages From the Pulpit on Sunday) Australian Lutheran Church (Swift [?].) Rev. Ph. F. Rudolph

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 6

That was a very important question which Pilate, the Roman governor, put to Jesus when the latter stood before him to be judged—“What is truth ?”…

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Spanish Mission to Berlin Berlin. September 10

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 5

Dr. Suner. the Foreign Minister, has arrived at the head of a mission of Spanish military, political and economic experts…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 5

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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Thailand Mission to Australia Rangoon, September 18

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 6

It has been officially announced that a Thailand mission, under the leadership of Mr. Luana Tavasvasti. Minister for Justice will shortly visit India…

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Maintain Vigilance Mr Churchill’s Statement. London, September 17

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 4

In the course of his statement in the House of Commons Mr. Churchill said that German raiders had damaged many hospitals churches and…

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Church Damaged by Fire Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 4

The Congregation Church at Arncliffe was badly damaged by fire this afternoon. The organ and piano were both destroyed. The fire began in the…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

The Balidale Sunday School will hold, their anniversary service on Sunday afternoon next when the annual prizes will be distributed. The…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

The Sunday School anniversary will be held at Balldale on Sunday next and the evening preacher will be the Rev. A. E. Frede…

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