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Churches, 1945

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Mr Churchill’s Message to Australia CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 2

VE Day messages from the British Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) and the Governor of Bengal (Mr Casey) were today received by the Acting Prime…

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And We Say “God Bless You,” Mr. Churchill

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 2

Mr Churchill, the man who inspired millions within and without the British Commonwealth five years ago and onwards, with his picturesque, dynamic appeals to civilisation to save itself, and who refused to believe that mankind's fate rested with the sordid political…

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Mr Churchill’s Cheering Message CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 6

Following is a personal message from the British Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) to the peoples of the British Empire in the Japanese-controlled…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

The services as from Sunday next will be as follow:-- First Sunday of each month. North Mulwala, [?] Balldale, 3 p.m.,…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

Commencing on Sunday May 6, the evening services will start at 7 p.m., and continue until further notice. A re-arrangement of the country…

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Hay Methodist Church Rev. and Mrs. Leigh Wedge Welcomed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

At a well attended function in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, Rev. and Mrs. Leigh Wedge were welcomed by the congregation of the…

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How S.h.a.e.f. Mission Went to Copenhagen

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

[?] of the [?] transport command fly over Copenhagen, bringing the SHAEF mission to the Danish Capital…

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Mr. Churchill Postpones Broadcast LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 1

It is announced from Dawning Street that Mr. Churchill, owing to many engagements, has postponed his…

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Mr. Churchill’s Praise For Londoners From Whitehall Balcony LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 8

After his tumultuous reception in Whitehall last night, Mr Churchill spoke to the people of London from Whitehall balcony—unofficially,…

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Thanksgiving Services Churches Crowded

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 1

The celebration at Deniliquin of VE Day signifying the termination of the European war was confined to special thanksgiving services in Deniliquin churches. There were large gathering at each service…

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Church Parade for Scouts and Cubs

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 2

Albury scouts and cubs will attend a church parade tomorrow. Meeting at the Scout Hall, Mitchell St., at 10.30 a.m., they will proceed in parties to…

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Russia Leaders’ Messages to the King and Mr Churchill LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 8

Marshal Stalin has despatched the follow has message to Mr Churchill: “I salute the valiant British armed forces and the whole of the British…

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Mr. Churchill Quoted by Red SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 1

Mr Winston Churchill had declared that had there been a gesture of collective security in the world the second European war…

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Mr Churchill’s Message to Well-Wishers LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 4

It was announced from No. 10 Downing st that “the Prime Minister wishes to convey his [?] thanks to all his friends and well-wishers all over…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 1

Rev. H. Perkins will be at the State General Assembly meeting until the 24th inst. The Town Ladies Day on the 18th…

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WALLA [?]Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 3

The hall for the Catholic ball was decorated by Miss Mary Forge. The [?]oole Carlo was won by Mr N. Whitened and Miss D. Habermann…

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Britain’s Crises and Achievements Great Speech By Mr. Churchill LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 6

Mr Churchill’s broadcast on Sunday evening for the most part recounted events of the last five years, from the time he formed his National Government to the end of the war in Europe…

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Church Land Synod Authorises Sale

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 1

At the recent Synod at Hay, authority was given for the sale of a block of church land in Charlotte street, Deniliquin. The proceeds are…

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Amusements Thurgoona Catholic Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 6

Tomorrow night (Thursday) the 14th annual Catholic ball will be held at the Thursday [?] Hall Dancing will be from [?] 1 am several [?] dances will be…

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Our Men Attacking Mission Station Bitter Opposition By Japanese MELBOURNE, Tuesday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 1

Australian troops of the 6th Division, against bitter opposition, are attacking Wirul Mission, described as the keypoint of the enemy-defended locality in the entire West Wewak area…

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