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Churches, 1942

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Raided Church Reduced to Rubble Search For Casualties Amid Bombed Ruins LONDON, May 17

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 3

When four Messerschmitt 109’s raided a south-east coast town this morning, they scored a direct hit on a church, all of which, except…

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Realistic Drome Defence Test at Mr Churchill’s Suggestion LONDON, May 18

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 1

It can now be revealed that when Mr Churchill, in the uniform of an air commodore, on Saturday, accompanied by Dr Evatt and Mr Attlee,…

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Mrs Churchill Urges Greater Aid for Russia New York, May 19

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 1

Urging greater aid for Russia in a message to the Russian War Relief Dinner here, Mrs Winston Churchill declared: "Russia needs our help even…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement last night Mr J. Asbury presided. Nominations for the next half year were received…

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Want Mr Churchill in the House LONDON, May 20

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

The second day of the war debate in the House of Commons opened with strong suggestions that Mr Churchill should be present…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

On Sunday morning next the Girl Guides and Brownies will observe Empire Day by parading, in uniform at St. Andrews Church…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

Sunday, May 24, will be observed as Whitsunday, a traditional celebration in the calendar of the Church. Since the date also coincides with…

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Catholic Club Euchre Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 4

There were 11 tables in use at the Catholic Club euchre tournament on Wednesday night. The weekly prize resulted in a tie between Mesdames…

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Catholic Ball a Brilliant Spectacle

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 4

Once again the annual Catholic ball, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, proved to be the most outstanding social events of the year, and was…

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

Please note the services on Sunday next, which is the great Christian Festival of Whit Sunday, or the Day of Pentecost. This day marks the…

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LAVINGTON St James Church Guild

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 4

To celebrate the 11th anniversary of St John's Ladies' Guild, a social was held. Those who attended Were Canon and Mrs C. M. Statham, Rev Armstrong, members…

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Church of England Fete a Successful Function

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 3

A most successful fete was held on Friday and Saturday in the church grounds, in aid of the Church of England…

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Sunday Issue of Clothing Books Objection by Churches Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 2

Because Sunday. June 14. has been chosen as one day when clothing ration books will be issued, it is likely that many church hails will nut be. available of…

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Catholic Young Men’s Club

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 2

Last night the Catholic Young Men’s Club held its half-yearly election, it resulting in Mr J. Asbury being returned as president. Other officers…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

Mr. R. S. Byrnes, B.A. Home-Mission Secretary to the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, has been Unanimously elected General…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

Sunday next being the fifth Sunday of the month, in addition to the morning and evening services at Corowa, the Minister will conduct an extra…

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Presbyterian Ladies' Social

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

The Presbyterian Ladies' Guild will hold a social afternoon in the Sunday School Hall on Wednesday next. An enjoyable programme of musical items…

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Mission to Britain Question of Second Front London, May 27

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

Commenting on, the arrival of General Somervell (American Army Supply Chief) and party, following the visit of General Arnold and Admiral…

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Catholic Mission

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 2

A Mission, lasting one week, will be conducted by Rev. Father Connaughton, of the Francisian Order. The Mission begins to-morrow, May 31…

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Churches Come Together '“Greatest Measure of Joint Action Since die Reformation” LONDON, May 29

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 2

The Bishop of London (Dr Winingren lngram), in a broadcast, stated that the Anglican and Free Churches and the Roman Catholic…

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