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Churches, 1940

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North Coast Methodist Changes SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 6

The second reading of stations tonight by the New South Wales Methodist Conference included the following North Coast district…

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For Presbyteriar Church Fair

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 4

The wet weather on Friday did not mar the attendance at a social afternoon held at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Brawn, in Wyrallah road, for a…

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Vandalism at Church in Ballina Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 9

Reports that vandalism, believed to have been perpetrated by children, had caused the breakage of 17 window panes in the Ballina…

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Local and General Presbyterian Church Services

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

Presbyterian Church, Murwillumbah Charge, Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; North Arm, 2 p.m.— Rev. Charles Yuill…

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Church Union Plan Before Methodist Conference

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 6

BRISBANE, Thursday:—Details of plans for an inter-communion exchange of ministerial commissions and the ultimate union of…

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Methodist Tennis Tournament

Northern Star · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

A tennis tournament and social organised by the Ladies' Church Aid Society of the Lismore Methodist Church, and held in the Parsonage…

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Puzzle of Molotoff Mission

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday: — The capitals of south-eastern Europe are surprised and puzzled by reports from Bucharest…

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Women's Efforts for Church

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 8

Kyogle Presbyterian Women's Guild yesterday afternoon decided to hold the annual flower show and fair on Wednesday, August 28…

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District Church Activities Church of England NIMBIN

Northern Star · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

The missionary secretary (C. H. Pratt) has sent out a circular letter and envelope to parishioners asking them to hand in their contribution…

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Flag Presented to Murwillumbah Methodist Church

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

In a pleasing ceremony last night, a Union Jack was presented by members of the Order of Knights to Murwillumbah Methodist Church…

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Mr. Churchill Gets Back His Shadow

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

LONDON, February 17: Mr. Winston Churchill has got back his "shadow"—Inspector W. H. Thompson, of the Special Branch of…

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Here Next Month New Methodist Minister Rev. Wesley Douglas

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

Rev. Wesley Douglas, who has completed a full ministerial term in the West Wyalong Circuit, has been appointed by the…

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Mayoress Helps Church Fair

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

The gardens of "Ciovelly," the home of the Mayoress (Mrs. A. Oakes), proved ideal for a party held there in aid of the flower stall at the…

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Nazis' New Feeler For Peace Mission of Ribbentrop

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Monday:—Evidence that the visit to Rome of the German Foreign Minister (Herr…

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Wyrallah Presbyterian Church

Northern Star · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 4

At the annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church the Rev. Howatson presided. Mr Douglas McDonald presented the…

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Catholic Church

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 8

Sunday March 17: Murwillumbah 7.30 a.m 10 a.m and 7.30 p.m Tum[?]ulgum 8.30 a.m Uki 10 a.m and 7.30 p.m Furr[?]negar 8.30 a.m. and…

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Presbyterian Church Fair

Northern Star · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

Final arrangements were made at the last meeting of the Corndale Presbyterian Women's Guild for the Scotch Fair at Corndale on March 20…

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Wyrallah Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

The annual congregational meeting of the Wyrallah Presbyterian Church was held in the Church on Monday evening of last week. Rev. Howatson…

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Kyogle Methodist Society Entertains Soldier

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

Private Harold Dare, who returned to Ingleburn camp on Wednesday after having spent his final leave from tho A.I.F. with his parents at…

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Richmond River District Church Services? Church of England

Northern Star · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 11

LISMORE. St. Andrew's. 7.30 a.m., Holy Communion; 10 a.m.. children's service; 11 a.m., Holy Communion and service; 7.30 p.m., evensong and sermon. All…

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