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Churches, 1940

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Hay Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

The annual congregational meeting of the Hay Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening, there being a good attendance of the…

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Basketball North-eastern Catholic Ladies' Sports Association 1940 Fixtures

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Following is the list of matches to be played this year in the above competition:-- FIRST ROUND…

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Presbyterian Moderator

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 7

REV. A. D. MARCHANT, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in N.S.W., who visited Albury…

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Catholic Dances

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 4

Two important social events of interest to the Catholic community will be held next month. On May 6. the Wodonga Convent Ball will be held,…

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Service at Methodist Church

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

At the Methodist Church on Sunday, in the presence of a large congregation, which included a number of returned soldiers, who attended by invitation,…

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Catholic Young Men's Sports at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 3

Above: Father Sait, of Wodonga, general president of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association, presenting prizes at the…

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Robbery at Mission Store Half-caste Released on Bond

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

In the Quarter Sessions at Deniliquin this morning, John Charles (20), a half-caste, was released by Judge Stacey on a good behaviour bond for…

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Catholic Young Men of North-east at Athletic Sports at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

Bounteous sunshine, expert supervision, cheerful spectators, and energetic competitors combined to place the hallmark of success on the annual sports meeting of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

Services will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday next as follows:—Berrigan 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., Savernake 3.15 p.m…

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Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

A large gathering was present at the monthly meeting of the Methodist Church Aid yesterday afternoon, Mrs. W. A. Welsh (vice-president)…

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Star Athletes at Catholic Young Men’s Sports at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 7

At the annual sports meeting of the North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association on Sunday at Wangaratta, these athletes were among the stars. L. Main brilliantly won the open hurdles. C. Bryant won the under 18 championship: R. Bryant…

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All Shades Welcome New Minister “To Preach What I Think,” Says Methodist Rev. Collett: “Pray for Him”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

Four spiritual leaders of the community—[?] Hillman Crago and Collett—assembled in fraternal harmony in the…

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Wodonga Shire Council Rating of Church Properties Garden Improvements and Builders’ Warnings

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

At yesterday’s meeting of the Wodonga Shire Council, in response to request by the Country Roads Board that applications be…

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Church of England Notes by the Rector

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

We are most grateful to all those good people who, in their several ways, helped to make our flower show effort such a pronounced success…

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Congregational Churches

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

The Annual Assembly of the Congregational Union of Victoria is now being held in Melbourne, Next Sunday there will be an exchange of…

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Catholic Basket Ball Competition To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 8

The North-Eastern Catholic Ladies’ Sporting Association will begin its basketball competition to-morrow, when Albury will meet Corowa on the…

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Baptist Church, Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 2

Baptist Church (Macaulay street north), Sunday School anniversary, special services. 11 a.m.. 3 p.m.. 1.30 p.m.—Rev. T. Howard Crago. L.Tb…

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Reoital at St. Matthew’s Church

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 6

Music-lovers arc reminded of the recital to be given in St. Matthew’s Church on Sunday evening, after a short Evensong at 7.30. The recently…

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Censorship Protest By Anglican Archbishop "A Dangerous Restriction" Perth

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 2

Archbishop le Fanu. Primate of the Anglican Church in Australia, protested against the -censorship of radical publications—a fact which has aroused…

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Churchill May Be Scapegoat Failure in Norway Lloyd George's Warning “Disaster Ahead, if Cabinet Not Reconstructed” LONDON, May 5

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

The Sunday papers reflect the Empire's Interest in the Parliamentary debates on Tuesday and Wednesday, on the Norwegian…

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