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Churches, 1947

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Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 1

An enthusiastic meeting of St. John's Women's Guild was held at the Rectory on Wednesday when final preparations were made for the…

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Catholic Prelate Farewells Governor

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Tues: Before 2000 people in the Melbourne Town Hall tonight, the Co-adjutor Archbishop of Melbourne (Most Rev. Dr Simonds) on…

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Bishop Hopes He Is An “Evangelical Catholic” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 6

In the Equity Court to-day, the Anglican Bishop of Bathurst (Dr. Arnold Lomas Wylde) said he personally considered the term Mass might properly be used in the Church of England. He did so because in the 1549 prayer book the Holy Communion service…

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Catholic Youth Movement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 2

Vice-president Mr T. O’Brien presided at last night’s meeting the Albury Catholic Youth Movement…

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Presbyterian Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 5

The service on Sunday morning next will be of particular significance. The recently elected Elders will be ordained and inducted. Then, too,…

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Methodist Church

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 5

Through unpredictable circumstances, the regular monthly meeting of the Brotherhood could not be held last Sunday. However, no absolute…

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Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Methodist Church Aid was held on Wednesday, when despite the wet weather there was a good…

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Mathoura News Catholic Ball

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at the Shire Hall on Friday last, when members of the Catholic Church held their annual ball. Winners of the…

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Magnificent Display Successful Presbyterian Fair and Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 1

BEAUTIFUL spring floors, including some early roses and a collection of beautiful cinerarias, were a feature of the highly successful annual spring fair and flower show conducted by Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild in the Town Hall yesterday…

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“Court Should Not Regulate Church’s Domestic Affairs”

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.: At the resumed hearing in the Equity Court today, in which the Attorney-General is sueing the Bishop of Bathurst…

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St. David’s Church

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 4

Temple Day will be observed on Sunday, when offerings will be received for the purpose of improving the church properties. The…

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Phillip Received Into Church of England

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 October 1947 · page 1

LONDON. Friday: The Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth recently formally received Lieut Phillip Mountbatten into the…

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Churchill Anticipates Early British Election LONDON,Sunday

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 1

Addressing a mass demonstration of the Conservative Party at Brighton, Mr. Winston Churchill declared that the Conservative Party would attack the Government by every means in its power in order to achieve “the first step to national recovery”—the…

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Randolph Churchill to Sue N.z. Paper

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 3

WELLINGTON, Sun.—Mr Randolph Churchill has instructed his solicitors to issue a writ for libel against the Wellington Labor…

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Catholic View of Nationalisation

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 4

"Catholics were free in conscience to support or oppose bank nationalisation according to their political views, provided the measure contained…

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Holbrook Catholic Guild Activities

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Holbrook Catholic Guild was held in Mrs Kane’s lounge, 20 members attending…

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Stock Drive for Hay Churches (To the Editor of "The Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 2

Sir,—With the authority of the Hay Churches, I wish to make an appeal to all stock owners of this district for donations of sheep…

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Buying Mission Meeting Difficulties

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 October 1947 · page 6

CANBERA, Tues: Australian business men now on a buying mission in Japan have to obtain import licences before they will be permitted to ship…

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Presbyterian Church Visit of Rt. Rev. W. J. GRANT

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 3

On Tuesday, 30th ult., the Rt. Rev. W. J. Grant and Mrs. Grant visited the Yooroobla and North Yathong Stations, and were…

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Will Randolph Churchill Take His Coat Off?

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

AUCKLAND (NZ), Wed.: Taking exception to Mr Randolph Churchill’s criticism of wharf laborers, the national secretary of the…

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