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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Thankful for Escape of Army But Colossal Disaster Churchill Tells Of British Determination

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

LONDON, Tuesday:—"We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, on the oceans, and in the air, with growing confidence and growing strength. We shall defend our island, whatever the…

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Churchill Tells.., Evacuation From Dunkirk LONDON

Northern Star · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 5

The speech by the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in the House of Commons yesterday on the gallant feat by the British and French navies and merchant navies in evacuating Allied forces from Dunkirk after the disastrous "battle of the bulge' was received…

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For Methodist Church

Northern Star · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

Mrs. A. K. Barnes entertained about 50 guests at her home in Wyrallah Road at a progressive games party held in aid of funds for the Lismore…

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Women's Work for Churches Church of England

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 8

Tributes to the services rendered by a former secretary, Mrs. C. Cooper, to St. James' Church of England Women's Guild were paid yesterday…

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"We Shall Fight on and Win," Says Mr. Churchill 335,000 Men Saved In Flanders

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

LONDON: The British Empire and the French Republic are linked together and will de end to the death their native soil. We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, on the seas and in the air with growing…

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Social to Assist Church

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 7

Coloured streamers and bowls of poinsettia decorated the Memorial Institute supper room and bowls of poinsettia the…

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Methodist Brotherhood

Northern Star · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 4

The Methodist Men's Brotherhood will meet in the Richmond Hall to-morrow at 4.45 p.m. The speaker will be Mr. N. M. Nesbitt and his subject,…

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Church Activities Church of England

Northern Star · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 4

Sixteen members of St. Andrews branch of the G.F.S. will attend the Diocesan Rally of the Girls' Friendly Society. The Rev. W. L. Sanders has…

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Bilambil Catholic Ball Successful

Tweed Daily · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

Always well patronised, the attendance at this year's Catholic Ball at Bilambil, held on Wednesday night last, was better than…

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Dunoon Methodist Ladies

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Dunoon Methodist Ladies' Church Aid Society was held at the parsonage. Rev. J. W. Spencer presided, and others present were…

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53 Children Confirmed Tweed Heads Catholic Church

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 6

Fifty-three children, from Tweed Heads and Chinderah, were confirmed by the Coadjutor-Bishop of Lismore (Dr. Parrelly) at St. Joseph's Catholic…

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Catholic Day of Prayer To-day

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

The Venerable Archpriest Fitz-Patrick, P.P., V.F., is in receipt of the following instructions from His Lordship Dr. Carroll, Bishop of Lismore:…

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Coraki Presbyterian Church Induction of Rev. W. Hunter Howatson. Welcome—and a Series of Presentations

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 8

One of the largest congregations ever gathered at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Coraki, assembled there on Wednesday last for the…

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Church Bells to Announce Parachutists

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday:—Church bells throughout Britain are to be reserved for warning of the approach of parachutists or other…

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Church Leaders Ask Prayers London

Northern Star · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Cosmo Lang) has asked Churches throughout the country to observe next Sunday as a day of…

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Church Activities Church of England

Northern Star · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 4

Services of thanksgiving for the harvest will be held in the churches in the Federal-Goonengerry district of the Bangalow parish on Sunday. At Federal at…

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Mr. Churchill's Statement

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday:— The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) is expected to make a statement on the war position in the House of Commons on…

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TUMBULGUM Church of England Women's Guild

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 5

The President (Mrs. M. E. McLeod) occupied the chair at the June meeting of Tumbulgum Church of England Ladies' Guild…

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Church Bells To Warn Of Parachutists

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 2

LONDON: Church bells throughout Britain are to be reserved for warning of the approach of parachutists or other…

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Battle of Britain Pending Battle of France Has Ended Survival of Empire at Stake Mr. Churchill's Statement

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 5

LONDON, TUESDAY: —"THE BATTLE FOR FRANCE IS OVER. THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. THIS BATTLE IS FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE," DECLARED THE PRIME MINISTER (MR. CHURCHILL) IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS WHEN REVIEWING…

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