Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Murray · Churches

Churches, 1947

521 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 27

Mission at St. Mary's

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 3

Two Redemptorist Fathers, Rev. Jas. Hogan and Rev. W. Keegan, are in Corowa giving a week's Mission at St. Mary's. After completing a 3 day…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Catholic Women’s Social Guild Annual Meeting At Wahgunyah

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 8

Rev. Father J. Lawless, PP. Rutherglen, Spiritual Director read the opening prayers at the annual meeting of the Catholic women’s Social Guild, Wahgunyah…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

Please take note of the special service notice in today's issue of the Corowa "Free Press" concerning Anzac Day. There will be a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Not Certain Unless Belief Of Mr. Churchill LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 6

My view is that war is not inevitable but would be If Britain and the United Stalls followed a policy of appeasement and considered…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Priest Viciously Stabbed Attacked in Church by Ex-marine New Orleans

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

A former marine armed with a small pocket knife attacked a Jesuit priest as he was serving Communion before the alt[?]r of the Church of Immaculate…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Day and Catholic Church Position At Albury

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 2

Because of religious ceremonies which are incorporated in the Anzac Day service at Albury, members of the Catholic Church are forbidden by…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wodonga Catholic Youth

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

Wodonga Catholic Youth Club’s fortnightly meeting was held on Friday last, when Mr W. Lambourne presided large attendance. Arrangements…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Church Of England Guild

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 4

A meeting of St. Barnabas's Church of England Guild was held in the vestry on Thursday last week. Rev. K, Luders compiled a new…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Catholic Youth Movement Activities

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Albury CYM was held in the club’s rooms on Wednesday evening. Over 60 members attended. The movement’s…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Britain Not Down—attlee Reply To Mr. Churchill LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 10

The British Prime Minister (Mr Attlee) addressing the Scottish Trades Union Council today said he did not believe that either the British…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Marching to St. Matthew’s Church

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

Leading the march of the 2/23rd (Albury’s Own) Battalion to St. Matthew’s Church yesterday for the laying-up ceremony of the Battalion colors, was Brig. B. Evans, D.S.O. The wreath Which is being carried by a former officer of the unit, was laid on the monument in front of the church by Brig. Evans…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Church was held in the School Hall, the chair being occupied by Rev. H. D. Mackie. SESSION REPORT…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Presbyterian Guild, Wodonga, Holds Successful Afternoon

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 4

Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild, Wodonga, began the year’s activities by holding a novelty afternoon at the CWA rooms. The decorations…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Believe Freak Willy-Willy Wrecked Church ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 5

A freak willy willy during pitch darkness on Friday night is believed to have been responsible for the complete wrecking of the Kongorong…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mr. Churchill’s Pictures For Royal Academy LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 7

Mr Winston Churchill for the first time will have two of his paintings exhibited in 1947 Royal Academy. Tile paintings were sent In under a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Church of Christ Yesterday’s Conference

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 6

In a forceful address at the annual North-Eastern and Rlverina District Church of Christ conference at Albury yesterday, Bro…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Methodist Service at Yerong Creek

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

Rev. H. Lynn, the newly appointed Methodist Minister for Lockhart circuit, conducted his first service at Yerong Creek on Sunday afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Church of England

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 3

The Bishop wired the Rector on Wednesday regretting his inability to fulfil his engagements in Corowa Parish on Sunday, 4th May, owing to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Catholic Youth Movement Activities

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 10

All competitors and supporters desirous of obtaining transport to the annual NCCS and DA athletic carnival to be held a Wangaratta on Sunday…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

WODONGA Presbyterian Guild

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 4

A successful novelty afternoon was held recently in the CWA rooms, Wodonga, to aid church funds. The rooms were gaily decorated with…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →