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Churches, 1940

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Howlong News Church of England Flower Show Awards

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 1

The annual flower show and fair held at Howlong on October 5 in aid of St. Thomas' Church of England was very successful, and should…

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St. Paul’s Hit; Lucky Escape Dusk to Dawn Attack on London Longest Yet Experienced a Famous Church Damaged Germans Refer to Empire’s Capital as “Dunkirk No. 2” LONDON, October 10

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 8

Last night’s air attack on London was the longest yet experienced, lasting from dusk until daylight. Raiders began to arrive in bright moonlight at the earliest hour since the beginning of the massed air offensive against London. Distant…

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To Lead Conservatives Mr. Churchill Chosen LONDON, October 10

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) has been elected leader of the Conservative Party, in succession to Mr. Noville Chamberlain, who…

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Bitter Attack on Mr. Churchill London. October 10

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 8

In a bitter attack on Mr. Churchill to-day the German radio said that he had used his powers under the National Emergency Act [?] force his…

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Then and Now Japanese Journal Quotes Mr. Churchill Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 5

In a short article on the subject of the re-opening of the Burma road, the October issue of the Far Eastern Trade Bulletin, which is published by the…

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Soldiers to Take Church Service

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 4

Probably the first of its kind in the history of Albury, a service to be held at the Church of Christ in David street on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. will be…

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Warning to Tories. Churchill’s Appointment London, October 10

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 1

“The election of Mr. Churchill to the Conservative Party leadership is a revolution. “It is a warning to the Tories…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 1

The Sunday School held their anniversary on Sunday when the preachers were the Revs. A. E. Frede and G. T. Goldsmith. The children…

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Children’s Mission

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

Representatives of the Australian Christian Colportae Association are at present visiting the town and are conducting a 10 days children’s mission in…

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Methodist Church Rev. E. A. Roberts’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 3

“Man cannot live by bread alone”— Matt 4:4 Taking the above as his text, Rev. E.A. Roberts preached as follows in the…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

On Sunday anniversary services of the Albury Methodist Sunday School were held. The morning service was conducted by Key. H H. Allen, who…

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Says Church Justifies Its Existence

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 4

At the Sunday meeting of the Albury Methodist Men’s Brotherhood, Rev. H. C. Easton spoke on the subject, “Can the Church Justify Its…

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Annual Concert Successful Presbyterian Function

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 3

The annual tea and concert of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, held last night, were highly successful. The Mayor and Mayoress (Ald. and…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 3

Rev. H. J. Wilton will conduct services in the Methodist Church on Sunday next as follows:— Tocumwal 11 a.m., Green Swamp…

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Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 4

[?]fortunately meeting of the C.Y.M.C. list evening Mr. Mini[?] was admitted as a member. Mr. Stewart reported that the first-aid class had…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 1

On Sunday evening next Corowa Presbyterian Church is to have a visit from Rev. C. E. Turnbull. Mr. Turnbull is in charge of the Foreign…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 1

The Quarterly Meeting was[?]held on Monday night last when a very representative gathering was present. The balance sheet showed a deficit of…

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Ivanhoe's New Catholic Church Opened and Blessed by Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 4

All sections of the community in town and district, and friends from near and far, joined with the Catholic people of Ivanhoe in the…

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Corowa Methodist Flower Show Mrs. C. B. Lethbridge Opens Display

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 8

An excellent display was seen at the 31st annual flower show of the Corowa Methodist Church yesterday, the official opening being performed…

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Thailand Mission at Singapore Singapore, October 21

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 3

The Thailand goodwill mission to-day toured the Singapore defences. The mission leaves tor Australia in a few days,…

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