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Churches, 1940

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 1

We would ask you not to forget the annual moonlight fete in St. Andrew's,. Presbyterian Church grounds on Tuesday evening next, 5th…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 1

The 40th annual Synod of the Riverina District will be held in Corowa at 10 a.m. on Tuesday next, under the chairmanship of the Rev. H. H…

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Methodist Church Aid

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 4

At the last monthly meeting of the Methodist Church Ald, 50 members were present. Mrs. H. Allen (president) presided and her devotional talk…

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Methodist Church Rev. E.a. Roberts's Address

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 3

The text of Rev. E. A Roberts's address at the Methodist Church on Sunday night was:— “Stand fast therefore m the liberty…

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German Economic Mission in Moscow Moscow, October 31

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 7

A German economic mission, under the leadership of Herr Karl Schnurre, has arrived here…

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Wahgunyah Church of England Guild

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 3

The 20th birthday party of the Church of England Ladies Guild was held in the School of Arts, Wahgunyah on Wednesday afternoon last,…

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Albury Women Conduct Church Service

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 2

On the occasion of the anniversary the Albury Methodist Church Women’s Aid. the service last night was conducted entirely by women. The…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 1

The fortieth Annual Synod of the Riverina District of the Methodist Church commences to-day (Tuesday) at the Corowa Methodist Church. This…

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Farewell to Sir John Latham Confidence in His Mission Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 6

A very representative gathering of legal, political, diplomatic, and business notabilities farewelled the Australian Minister-Designate to Japan…

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Thailand Goodwill Mission Soon Here Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 1

The goodwill mission from Thailand which will arrive in Sydney shortly, will visit munition works and other spots of interest. The mission is led…

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The Voice of the Churches (Conducted by the Albury and Wodonga Ministers’ Fraternal)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

The great Indian missionary. Dr. E. Stanley Jones, once told the following story about a young Russian girl whom he interviewed when touring the…

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Lutheran Church Saved Woman Stops Tire Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 6

A deliberate attempt was evidently mode to-day to burn down the Zion Lutheran Church at Horsham. Kerosene had been poured on the walls and…

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Predicted Long War Churchill’s Survey Help For Greece U-boat Sinkings Increase London, November 5

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 6

“British naval and air bases have been established on Crete and our forces are on the move,” said the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in the House…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 3

Rev. H. J. Wilton will conduct services in the Methodist Church on Sunday next as follows:— Eighty 11 a.m., Rotreat [?]…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 2

Mr. Jim Asbury presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Albury Catholic Youth Movement last evening. A welcome was extended to Rev. Father…

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War May Last Another Four Years Indication by Mr. Churchill Invasion and U-boat Dangers London, November 6

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 3

That the war may last until 1944 was indicated by the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in the course of a speech in the House of Commons yesterday. Preparations are being made by Britain to cope with this…

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Church Leaders Ask That Camps Remain Dry Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 5

An influential deputation of church and temperance leaders asked the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) to-day that army canteens should remain dry…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 4

Members of the congregation of St. Andrew's, Corowa are asked to note that there is a morning service on Sunday next. The subject at the…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 4

The 30th annual District Synod has just closed at Corowa and it has proved to be great benefit to all concerned. The various respresentatives…

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Foreign Mission Address by Rev Turnbull

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 8

Rev. E. C. Turnbull, Foreign Mission Secretary of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales, conducted the service in St. Johns Church…

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