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Churches, 1940

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Catholic Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic Flower Show if advertised for Friday next at the Club rooms. A comprehensive schedule has been drawn up, and there…

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

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 4

“Fill the water pots with water,” (John, 2.7) was the text of Rev. E. A. Roberts at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening. He said:—…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 4

The anniversary services of the Albury Methodist Sunday School were continued on Sunday. In the morning Rev. H. J. Hillman conducted the…

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Methodist Flower Show Good Display For Poor Season

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 3

The thirty-first annual Spring flower show under the auspices of the Corowa Methodist Church was held in the Hand Hall on Friday last and…

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Removal of Mission Station Hospital Board Supports Landholders’ Petition

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 1

Support was given by Deniliquin Hospital Board last night to a petition by district landholders to the Aborigines’ Protection Board…

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Churchill Broadcasts to France a Typical Fighting Speech LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

Prime Minister Churchill, broadcasting to France, appealed to the French not to lose the old spirit, and not to hinder Britain's light against…

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One-Act Plays High Standard of Acting Methodist Dramatic Society Assists Red Cross

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 4

Albury Methodist Dramatic Society’s evening of one-act plays at the Albury Town Ball last night attracted an excellent house and…

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France Warned of Hitler’s Intentions Urged to Maintain Old Spirit “Command of Air in Mr. Churchill1941,” Prime Minister Jammed Off the Air London, October 22

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 2

An example of the Vichy Government’s hatred of Britain was given last night when the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) was speaking over the radio to the French people. The Prime Minister was heard plainly…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 3

Rev. H. J. Wilton will conduct services in the Methodist Church on Sunday next as follows: Berrigan 11 a.m. (United…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

A Masonic service will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Corowa, on Sunday evening next. October 27. The subject will be "A Wise…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

The church has suffered a very great loss in the passing of Mrs. Charlotte Rose Deverell. For over twenty years she proved a very faithful and…

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Catholic Youth Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Albury Youth Movement, the president (Mr. Les Stewart) received the good wishes and congratulations of…

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Methodist Sunday School

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 6

At the annual concert and presentation of prizes of the Albury Methodist Sunday School. Rev. H. H. Allen presided. He stressed the importance of…

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Church of England Flower Show Magnificent Display Champion Rose Won by Mrs. W. W. Holt

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 7

The array of blooms exhibited at the show were a credit to Henty, and the judge in the flower sections, Mr. Le Brereton, suggested a number of alterations in the schedule next year to make the display more…

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Bomb Havoc in Britain Mr. Churchill with the A.i.f

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 6

Top Left: Mr. Winston Churchill inspecting a parade of Australian troops in England. lop Right: True to their motto, “Ubique,” meaning everywhere, the Royal Artillery are to be found all round the coast of…

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69th Anniversary Of Methodist Church

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 2

The 69th anniversary of the Methodist Church in Deniliquin was celebrated with special services conducted by the Rev. E. A. Roberts…

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Balldale News Church Tennis Tournament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 4

The Presbyterian Ladies Guild held a successful. American mixed doubles tennis tournament and other competitions on Wednesday last and will…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 3

Rev. H. J. Wilton will conduct services In the Methodist Church on Sunday next as follows:— Berrigan 11.15 a.m., Finley 8.15 p.m…

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Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

Mr. Jim Asbury presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Albury C.Y.M.C. last night, when Messrs. F. G. Diet and J. Heirons were nominated [?]…

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Local and General Argoon Church Service

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

The residents of Argoon district are reminded that the monthly service to be held in the church in that district on Sunday next, will…

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