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Churches, 1942

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British Tanks Keep a Rendezvous at a Moorland Church

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 4

Valentine Infantry tanks of the British Northern Command, assembled at the crossroads beside a pictures[?] little church in the lonely northern moorlands. It was not for Divine worship, for was it Sunday. Just a convenient assembly point for weapons that must be in constant readiness to defend the right to free worship and free ways of living.—Dept. Inf. photo…

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Church Prepares for Blackout

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Albury Baptist Church decided that, should a total blackout become necessary, the evening service would be…

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Stupefying Magic of Church- Illatory London, February 14

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 6

The secretary of the London Trades and Labor Council (Mr. Willis), in the course of a speech to-day, declared: “We must break loose from the…

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Japs. Claim Singapore Offered to Surrender Armistice Reported Signed Last Unconditional, Says Tokio Water Supply Stopped to City Mr. Churchill to Speak This Morning London, February 15

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 1

The Domel (Japanese) Agency representative at Singapore states that at 2.30 p.m. to-day a party of four British officers, headed by Major Wilde, of the General Staff, approached Japanese headquarters bearing a white flag and notified their readiness to surrender. He added that they left 4.15 after arranging that the British and Japanese…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 3

Friday next, 20th inst., is the Women's World Day of Prayer, and the women of St. Andrew's will observe it at a special service at 3 p.m…

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Mr. Churchill Speaks On Singapore Situation LONDON

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchhill announced to-day that Singapore had fallen. He added: "The Mediterranean is…

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Mr. Churchill Announces Fall of Singapore Warning That There Are Further Misfortunes Ahead LONDON, February 15

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

The fa[?] of Singapore was announced in London by Mr. Churchill [?] evening. "The Mediterranean is closed. All…

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Christian Science Church

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

Soul was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Lo. this is our God we have waited for him, and he will…

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Mr. Churchill's Leadership Possibility of Election Mooted LONDON, February 10

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

Some of Mr. Churchill's closest advisers are considering plans for an early general election, a decision on which will he made Boon, according to the…

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Escape of German Ships Statement by Mr. Churchill LONDON, Feb. 17

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

In a statement in the House of Commons to-day on the escane of the German bettlesnlos, the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) revealed that while the ships -were sheltering…

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Second Edition Wednesday, 5 A.M. Late Cable News Mr. Churchill's Speech Reference to Singapore LONDON, February 17

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 3

Continuing his speech In the House of Commons (part of which. appears on Page 1) Mr. Churo[?] said that now the ships had left…

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Albury Catholic Young Men

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

Mr. J. Curtis presided over the fortnightly meeting of the C.Y.M.C. held last evening. Brian Phemister was nominated for membership. The…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

To-day, Friday, 20th inst., is the Women's World Day of Prayer, and the women of St. Andrew's will observe, it at a special service at 3 p.m…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

Throughout the State, this week is being recognised as Scout Week, closing on Sunday with special church services. In connection with…

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Young Anglican Movement

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

At its regular fortnightly meeting Albury Young Anglicans' decided to levy all members 3d per fortnight to defray the cost of hampers to' be sent…

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Methodist Circuit Notes Our Circuit Stewards

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

At the December Quarterly Meeting each year it is part of the business to elect the circuit stewards for the ensuing 12 months, the names of the stewards being nominated by the Minister…

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Walbundrie News Alma Park Church Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Alma Park congregation was held at the church on Monday, February 16. The Rev. J. Stolz presided, and about 20…

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Church Parade For Girl Guides, Scouts And Cubs

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

Next Sunday, which is Girl Guide “Thinking Day,” will be observed by a church parade of Girl Guides, Scouts, and Cubs in the Methodist Church at…

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Churchill Inspects American Volunteers

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 4

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, raises his had as he takes the salute at the drive past of the American mechanised squadron of Britain's Home Guard, home defence volunteer force.—Dept. Inf. photo…

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Voice of the Churches Hour of Testing

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 6

When our Divine Master was facing the severe time of testing which culminated in the Crucifixion. with characteristic self-forgetfulness he…

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