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Churches, 1940

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Germans "Took It Hard" Navy's Action Was a Bitter Pill for Hitler Press And Radio Abuse Mr. Churchill LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 1

The German press and wireless violently abuse Mr. Churchill for the action against the French Fleet. The newspaper "Deutschlander" declared: "All previous British crimes fade out in comparison to…

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Tears in Churchill's Eyes London

Northern Star · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 5

The melancholy of a funeral service gripped the House of Commons yesterday as Mr. Churchill Unfolded the terrible…

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Churchmen Claim "Slight" at Storey Bridge Opening Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

A claim that church representatives had been slighted at the opening ceremony of the Story bridge for traffic on Saturday was made…

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R.C. Church Plan to Assist War Effort Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

A move by the Roman Catholic community to assist the Comonwealth Government in the war effort by the purchase of war savings certificates…

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Churchill's Truism on Safety London

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 1

"You cannot buy safety with blocks of mortar. You can buy it only with men," declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) commenting on the failure of the Maginot line,…

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Anglican Ball 100—Couples at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 5

The annual ball in connection with St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Coraki', attracted 100 couples to Moroney Theatre on Wednesday evening. Large numbers…

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Church Members Farewelled

Northern Star · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

An evening arranged by the memb[?] of the Bangalow Church of Christ [?] United Christian Endeavour Society [?] held in the Temperance Hall to [?]…

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Anglican Ball at Coolangatta Successful

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 6

Arum lilies and French marigolds decked the stage at Jazzland, Coolangatta, when the second annual Church of England ball was held…

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Church Guild's Successful Year

Northern Star · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Ballina Church of England Women's Guild the secretary's report stated that from the bazaar alone £135 had been realised, and…

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Churchill's Broadcast London

Northern Star · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 4

It was announced that the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) would broadcast over the B.B.C. overseas service at 8 p.m. G.M.T…

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Kyogle Thirty Years Ago Methodist Quarterly Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of Kyogle- Woodenbon Circuit was held in the church on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. B. Deane presiding. The…

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"Good Cause Can Command Means to Survive" — Churchill's Speech LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 10

Broadcasting to the Empire, and to the rest of the world, the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) gave a lucid interpretation of Britain's will to fight on until victory over Hitlerism has been achieved. Outlining the success which had…

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Churchill's Speech Is Acclaimed London

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 7

The speech by the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) has been welcomed in many parts of the world as further evidence of…

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British Preparedness Forces Hitler to Change Plans Mr. Churchill's Message To Empire and U.S.

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday:—"Any plan Hitler had three months ago must be entirely recast in order to meet our new position," declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) in a broadcast address to-night,…

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"War Will Be Long and Hard" World Will Not Yield To Hitler Gospel Churchill's Broadcast

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 2

LONDON: "Perhaps the impending assault will come tonight, perhaps next week, perhaps never. We must show ourselves capable of meeting a sudden, violent shock, or a prolonged vigil. We shall defend every village, every town and every city. We…

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Catholic School Sports

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 4

Competitors drawn from Convent Schools at Mullumbimby, Burringbar, Uki, Tweed Heads and Murwillurnbah will take part in the annual Convent…

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Death of Man Who Saved Churchill From Boers

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 6

LONDON, Tuesday:—A Johannesburg message reports the death of John George Howard, aged 87, who helped Mr. Winston Churchin…

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WIANGAREE Anglican Flower Show Plans

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 6

Judges and stewards for the spring fair and flower show to be held at Wiangaree on September 4 have been appointed by Wiangaree Church of…

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Temporary Closing of Burma Road Announcement by Mr. Churchill

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday:—A statement was made by the Prime Minister. (Mr. Churchill) in the House of Commons this afternoon about the agreement reached between the British and Japanese…

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"We Hope I[?] Will Lead to Settlement" Mr. Churchill Tells Commons of Agreement with Japan London

Northern Star · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 7

"The Japanese Government represented the transit of war materials for China over the Burma road as seriously affecting Anglo-Japanese relations," declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in the House of Commons to-day…

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