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Murray · Churches

Churches, 1942

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 1

The nominated of Rev. S. R. W. Richardson for the Moderatorship of the 1943 General Assembly is receiving good support, and it appears…

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Dances in Methodist Halls Decision of Conference. London, July 15

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 2

The Methodist conference decided today to relax for the duration of the war the church’s ban on card playing and dancing in order to provide additional…

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Catholic Girls’ Sports Club

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 July 1942 · page 2

About 100 girls met in the Catholic Youth Movement club rooms, when it was decided unanimously to form a Catholic Girls’ Sports Club. Great…

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Axis Sinks “Mission of Mercy” Vessel London, July 17

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 July 1942 · page 2

Stureborg, a Swedish vessel of 3000 tons, which had carried wheat to the starving people of Greece, has been sunk in the Mediterranean by Axis…

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Catholic Club Euchre Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 3

There was another large attendance of euchre players at the Catholic Club on Wednesday night 28 tables being in use. The weekly prize valued at £2 was…

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To the Editor. National Catholic Rural Movement

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 4

Sir,—A letter appeared in your columns of Thursday last from J. C. King. In which he deprecated the attitude of the National Catholic Rural Movement, which…

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Voice of the Churches Don[?]t Be Bullied by Difficulties

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 4

Our difficul[?] either stunt o[?] develop[?] either [?]end to make us better or bit[?] dependent upon whether we are the victim of or the victor over those…

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Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Catholic Young Men's Club. Mr J. Asbury presided. Messrs Ken Kolho[?], R. Garland and Kevin Smith were nominated…

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To the Editor. National Catholic Rural Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 3

Sir,—I was pleased to see Mr Sanlaaria’s letter in your issue today—pleased for many reason. Does Mr. Santamaria not regard as offensive to the…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 1

Rev. B. R. st. John Palmer, formerly of Condobolin was inducted to the Charge of Tumbarumba-Tarcutta on Wednesday. 22nd inst. The…

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Catholic Girls’ Basketball Assoclation

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 July 1942 · page 6

Albury and Wodonga catholic Girls’ Basketball Association was formed last night. it war decided to piny a competition, one round, comprising: four Albury [?]enms…

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Catholic Ball. Draws Large Assemblage

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 5

The popularity of the Berrigan Catholic ball was once again demonstrated on Tuesday night of last week, when some two hundred…

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Voice of the Churches Challenge of the Moral Situation

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 3

For some [?]me the Church has been concerned about the moral condition of our country Voices within the Church have been continually raised directing attention…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Catholic Youth Movement, under the presidency of Mr J. Asbury, was held last night. Final arrng[?]ments for…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

During this week two important meetings have been held. The first was the annual meeting of the Methodist Girls Comradeship, at which the…

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Church of England Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

The monthly Public war intercession service will be held on Thursday August 6, at 7.30 p.m., in St. John's Church. The Reverend H. Perkins,…

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Debutantes Presented at Daysdale Catholic Ball Large Crowd Attends

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

The presentation of a set of debutantes at the annual Catholic ball at Daysdale on Wednesday evening last, proved to be a…

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Methodist Church Afternoon at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 2

A delightful afternoon was spent in the hall of Wodonga Methodist Church. The function was under the auspices of the Women's Guild, and was organised…

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Catholic Club Euchre Tournament

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 3

There were 19 tables engaged at the weekly euchre tournament held at the Catholic Club on Wednesday night. The weekly prize result in a tie between…

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Young Catholic Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 2

A large number of members were present at last night's meeting of the Catholic young Men's Club. Mr J Asbury presided. New members…

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