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Churches, 1940

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Methodist Butterfly Fair Highly Successful Function

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 4

"Let us anticipate the best, not the worst, in the present conflict," said Mr. J. C. Price, speaking at the opening of the Butterfly Fair…

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Empire Vale Methodist Jubilee To-morrow

Northern Star · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 10

To-morrow and Monday Empire Vale celebrates Its Methodist Church Jubilee. Among the early setters in that area were the Robins, Beswick and Ellis families…

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District Church Activities Church of England CORAKI

Northern Star · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 4

The rector (Rev. F. A. G. Woodger, Th.L.) will officiate at all services. The parochial council, Women's Guild and G.F.S. held their monthly…

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New Catholic Church Opened at Casino

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

CASINO, Sunday: — The new St. Mary's Catholic Church was opened and dedicated to-day, by the Bishop of Lismore (Dr. J., Carroll) in the…

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Presbyterian Guild Social

Northern Star · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 9

A successful social was organised by the Alstonville Presbyterian Guild and Fellowship. A jumble stall, in charge of Messrs. K. McLeay, S. Brown, and…

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Visit of Methodist Missionary

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

The Rev. Walter Whitbread, of the Methodist Home Mission Department, is visiting the Tweed on annual deputation work. He preached…

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Local and General Catholic Hall Dance

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

At the Catholic Hall, Murwillumbah, to-night will be conducted a programme of old-time and modern dancing. McNaught's Swing Band…

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COST £28,000 Casino's New Church CASINO

Northern Star · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

THE new St. Mary's Catholic Church was opened and dedicated to-day by the Bishop of Lismore (Dr. J. Carroll) in the presence of a crowd of more than 1000. These included not only Catholics from Casino and neighbouring…

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Churchill Gives Warning of Attack on England Urgent Appeal For More Planes, Shells, Guns

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday,:—"We must realise, as soon as the West Front is stabilised, that the bulk of the force which gashed Holland to ruin will be turned against Britain," declared the Prime Minister, (Mr. Winston ChuJrchill) in a…

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"Fight to Bitter End," Says Churchill Allies' Determination in the War

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

LONDON. -- A tremendous battle is raging in France and Flanders, and the Germans have broken [?]rough the French defences north of the Maginot line." Thus raid the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, in an address over the wireless which…

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45 Years As Church Organist Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

Marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Methodist Church in the Empire Vale district, special jubilee…

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Bangalow Methodist Fellowship

Northern Star · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Over 70 attended the May Methodist Fellowship tea. A number of the parents were the guests of the members. A musical programme was…

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Finance Church Need for Alstonville

Northern Star · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

Speaking at the opening of the annual Church of England bazaar at Alstonville, Ven. Archdeacon E. S. Benyon emphasised the present need…

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Churchill and Gallipoli

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Sir,—In last week's issue you had an interesting article on the new British Prime Minister. In it there is reference to "the disastrous Gallipoli…

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Churchill Confers with Leaders in France

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday: — The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill), accompanied by naval, military and air advisers, visited…

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BILAMBIL House Party for the Catholic Ball Funds

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

A successful house party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Prindable. The proceeds of the evening, which amounted to £5/8/-, will…

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District Church Activities Church of England LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 4

In obedience to the request of the King of England, there will be special prayers and intercessions at all services at St. Andrew's, All Saints'…

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Sir S. Hoare's Special Mission to Madrid

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday:—It is officially announced that Sir Samuel Hoare has been appointed Ambassador and Plenipotentiary on a special mission to…

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Attempt to Burn German Lutheran Church

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday:—A deliberate attempt was made to burn the German Lutheran church at Temora at the week-end. The fire was noticed…

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Churches Unable to Accommodate Worshippers National Day of Prayer Response to King's Wish

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

So great was the response of Tweed people of all creeds to the appeal of his Majesty King George for a spontaneous observance of yesterday as aday of national prayer that the churches of Murwillumbah and district were totally incapable…

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