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Churches, 1940

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Official Visit to Congregational Churches

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

The Chairman of the Congregational Union of Victoria (the Rev. C. E. Tapp) will pay an official visit to the Congregational, Churches in the…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 3

Rev. Dr. Harper will conduct services at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows:— Holy Mass 10 a.m., Evening Devotions…

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Verdict of the Churches

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

“Men who have volunteered lo serve their country at real personal loss and sacrifice. should not he deprived of a privilege which is enjoyed to the full…

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Catholic Club, Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

At the weekly meeting of the above club last Monday, arrangements were made for the celebrating of St. Patrick's Day by holding the annual old…

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Church of England Ordination at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The ordination, of the Rev. Harold Butler and Mr. Thomas Primrose took place at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Hay, on Sunday, February 18th, at…

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Church of England News. Extracts from “The Sign” Lenten Pastoral. Bishop’s Lodge, Hay, N.S.W.

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

My Dear People,— Each year Lent comes to us as a challenge and a reminder, that what we are is of far…

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Ancient London Church

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 5

One of London's most ancient churches. All Hallows. Lombard-street. E.C., is being torn down. It is intended that, with the old materials, there…

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Seventy Years of Presbyterianism Anniversary Services at Holbrook Moderator General at Knox Church Historical Notes of the Late Mr. John Ross

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

With its anniversary celebrations yesterday, the Holbrook charge of Presbyterian Church completed 70 years of activity. Services were held at Knox Church, Holbrook, the preacher, both in the morning and in the evening, being the Rt. Rev. John Flynn, O.B.E., Moderator-General…

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Holbrook Presbyterian Church Anniversary Celebrations Civic Reception for Moderator-general

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

The anniversary celebrations of the Knox Presbyterian Church at Hoolbrook were continued last night in the Holbrook Ball, when a civic…

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Killed on Way to Church Orange

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

Following a fatal accident last night, Francis Loughnane, a well-known sportsman, was charged in the police court today with feloniously slaying…

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Italian Trade with the Allies British Mission Unsuccessful Rome, February 26

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 1

An Italian trade delegation has left for Paris. The British Purchasing Mission, which recently visited Rome, is reported to have been…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

Rev. Dr. Harper will conduct services at Berrigan Catholic Church on Sunday next as follows Holy Mass 8 a.m., Evening Devotion…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last evening was presided over by Rev. Father Gallagher. There was a large attendance,…

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Church of England [?]ations at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

On St. Matthias’ Day (February 24). [?] his Cathedral, Church of the Holy trinity, Wangaratta, the Rt. Rev. John Stephen Hart, M.A., B.Sc., T[?] Soc.,…

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Neutrals’ Attitude Mr. Churchill Amazed Disclosures Regarding Damage to British Warships London, Feb. 27

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 4

During his review of the naval warfare In the House of Commons to-day the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill)…

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Farewell and Presentation to Rev. and Mrs. Somerville Presbyterian Church Crowded

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 1

A farewell evening and presentation was tendered to Rev. R. M. and Mrs. Somerville and family in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Henty, on…

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District News CHILTERN Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Chiltern C.Y.M.S., Mr. H. Smyth (president) presided over a full attendance. It was decided to accept a…

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"Flynn of the Inland" Presbyterian Moderator General Visit to Yerong Creek

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 9

The Presbyterian folk of Yerong Creek and district and other friends on Friday evening extended a warm welcome to Rev. John Flynn,…

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Liquor and Greyhounds Attacks By Methodist Demonstration Tuesday Morning

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 3

At a Methodist demonstration in Sydney last night, the liquor traffic and tin hare racing were attacked. One delegate said that ten thousand…

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Walbundrie Presbyterians Successful Fair Held on 30th Anniversary of Church

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

At the annual Presbyterian Church Fair in Walbundrie Hall, there was a large attendance, and the official opening was performed by…

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