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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Church "Stunting" Modern Trend Destroying Religion

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 6

The Rev. Desmond Morse-Boycott, the noted Church writer, deplores the modern tendency of "stunting," employed as an aid to religion…

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Presbyterian Scotch Fair Successful Function

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

Despite unfavourable weather conditions, the above function, held in the Institute last Saturday, proved an outstanding success, both…

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Young Anglican Rally

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 7

Braidwood Young Anglicans and their friends are eagerly looking forward to the big rally next Sunday afternoon. The Rev. F. M. Hill…

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Anglican Ball Bright Social Function Debutantes Parade

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

The presentation of a group of six debutantes to Lady Whiskard. wife of Sir Geoffrey Whiskard. representative of the British Government…

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Crowded Hours Catholic Ball a Joyous Success Presentation of Debutantes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

The Catholic Ball of 1939 will go down in the social calendar as one the most successful functions ever held in Queanbeyan, for a…

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MR. D. W. HICKS Church Worker Farewelled

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. D. W. Hicks, who. since his transfer to the Government Printing Office, Canberra, in October, 1927, has been one of the most ardent supporters and…

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"Church People Have Flutter"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

At the Congregational Assembly of Australia and New Zealand at ipswith, the Rev. H. Ralph (Tasmania) said that a very considerable…

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New Church Decree for Roman Catholics Priests Not to Attend Races

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

In a new decree of the plenary council all Roman Catholic Priests in all parts of Australia and New Zealand are strictly forbidden to attend horse or dog race…

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Church of England Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 2

The annual C. of E. ball, to be held in the National Theatre on Thursday night, promises to be one of the social successes of the year…

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Bungendore Young Anglican Association

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 3

The monthly social evening of the Bungendore Young Anglican Association was held in the church hall on 13th June. A lecture was delivered by…

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Church of England Ball Outstanding Success

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 7

The annual Church of England tall, held at the National Theatre on Thursday night last, was a huge success, easily upholding its…

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Brilliant Churchman's Death

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

MELBOURNE.—The death occurred last eight in the Mercy Hospital, East Melbourne, after a short illness, of Dr. Andrew Killfan, Roman…

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Catholic “Old Time” Ball

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

The Catholic Ball committee is conducting an old time ball at St. Gregory’s Hall on Friday, 28th July. The orchestra which provided the…

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Notes and News Presbyterian Street Stall

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 3

The best thanks of the Presbyterian Ladles' Guild are extended to those friends who by their generous gifts and help in other ways made…

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To Russia Anglo-French Mission LONDON

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 1

The British and French military missions would leave for Moscow tomorrow. and political discussions would be continued simultaneously, Mr…

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Church of England

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 2

The special preacher at St. Philip’s Church, Bungendore, on Sunday next will be the Rev. Fr. Thomas. C.A. of the Community of the Ascension at…

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New Anglican Church St. Paul’s, Canberra Dedicated and Opened

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

The first Anglican Church to be built in Canberra since the foundation of the National capital—St. Paul’s Manuka—was dedicated on Sunday…

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Studies in Music Young Anglican Experiment

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

On Tuesday night, 1st August, Young Anglicans tried out a novel idea. They examined the general field of music to sea how musical…

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Bungendore Opening of Parish Hall

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

The ball held to celebrate the opening of St. Mary’s Parish Hall was a pronounced success. The event had been awaited with much interest. The…

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Pennies From Heaven Church "Cops the Lot"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

Through the discovery of an old banking account, the Eden Presbyterian charge will benefit to the extent of £26. It seems that away…

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