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Churches, 1941

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Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Methodist Church Aid was held in the school hall on Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance of…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 3

The whole Commonwealth has been dealt a heavy blow by the tragic loss of the two historic vessels of the Royal Australian Navy, the "Sydney."…

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Mr. Churchill's Nephew Missing Alexandria (V.a.), Dec [?]

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1941 · page 2

The R.C.A.F. has reported missing Pilot-Officer Esmond Romilly, a nephew of Mr. Winston Churchill, as a result of overseas air operations. The…

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German Restrictions on Church LONDON, Dec 5

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1941 · page 7

The text of a [?] letter from germen Bishops which was road in all C[?] Church[?] in Germany on July [?] has reached London…

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Treatment of Religion in Germany of Religion in Germany: Church Allacks Nazies LONDON, December C.

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 December 1941 · page 2

The Church In Germany continues attack the Na[?]s and the Government for their treatment of religion…

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Church of England (Notes by The Rector)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 3

A memorial service for the officers and men who gave their lives when the H.M.A. ships "Sydney" and "Parramatta" were lost recently, was held…

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Late Cable News Britain Declares War on Japan Mr. Churchill Cheered in Commons Unprovoked Attack on Northern Malaya London. December 8

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 5

Great Britain declared war against Japan at 12.30 p.m. to-day. This was announced by the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) at an emergency session of the House of Commons, which was crowded for the dramatic occasion. He revealed that Cabinet met at noon and was authorised…

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Catholic Bazaar

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 3

The bazaar, under the auspices of the local R.C. Church, Was held on Saturday, and resulted most, successfully. There was only a small…

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Wodonga Methodist Guild

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 4

About 50 were present at a meeting of Wodonga Methodist Guild yesterday, in eluding 25 members from the Albury Guild and Captain E. Smith and Lieut. O…

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The Ill-Fated Bismarck Was This Her Mission?

The Independent · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 4

Latest explanation of the Bismarck's challenging last voyage into the British-dominated Atlantic has just been given by an…

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"Winston Churchill" Leaves Deniliquin Hospital

The Independent · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 6

"Winston Churchill" has left the Deniliquin Hospital. Not The real Winston Churchill, of course, but the baby who won…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 1

The regular quarterly communion will be observed at St. Andrew's on Sunday morning. The Sacrament will also he observed at Coreen. In the…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 1

Many of our friends will remember Miss Irene Dover who was a resident of Corowa some years age. She left Australia for Missionary work in…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement was held on Wednesday evening, the president, Mr. J. Curtis, presiding. Misses E. Wighton,…

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Mr. Churchill Addresses the House of Commons The Treachery of Japan LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill), addressing the House of Commons today, gave a general review of the Whole war situation. He said that…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 1

Please note the visiting preacher on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. the Rev. H. Hannaford, B.A., of Berrigan, who is one of our most faithful Prients in…

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Baptist Church Head Mayor Welcomes Dr. Waldock

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid .Padman) yesterday gave a civic reception in the council chambers to Dr. Waldock, President-General of the Baptist…

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Church Leaders' Appeal Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 6

Church leaders to-day appealed to their congregations to give unswerving service to the nation in the present crisis. Bishop Baker, on behalf of Archbishop Head,…

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Presbyterian Xmas Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 December 1941 · page 2

The Xmas Carnival held on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening last, was a most successful function, and the funds of…

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Mr. Churchill and American Sailors

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 December 1941 · page 2

Brothers in arms with the British, American sailors found Mr. Churchill excellent company when they met him aboard a warship during the historic meeting with Mr. Roosevelt, “somewhere in the Atlantic.”…

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