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Churches, 1937

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Mothers' Day in Wagga Wagga Churches Hold Special Services

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 7

Churches in Wagga on Sunday observed "Mothers' Day," and speakers referred to the love, devotion, and sacrifice of mothers, and their…

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Roman Catholic Mission Father Myers Outspoken

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

Preaching from the text, "And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment," Father Myers, who, with Father…

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Mr. Taito Fuata Methodist Deputationist From Fiji Mission Society

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

An interesting visitor to the Wagga district is Mr. Taito Fuata, a deputationist from the Overseas Methodist Mission, Fiji, who came to Australia…

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Anglican Juvenile Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

A juvenile plain and fancy-dress ball will be held at St. John's Hall on Monday, May 24. Mrs. L. Hannel and Mrs. E. Ledwidge are the joint…

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Special Coronation Service at Methodist Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

A SPECIAL Coronation Service was held on Sunday night at the Methodist Church, which was tastefully decorated in…

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Presbyterian Induction At Urana

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

The chief part was taken by the Moderator of Presbytery, the Rev. R. C. Lawton, of Jerilderie, who is known in Urana through his…

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Baptist Church Anniversary Celebrations

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

THE 24th. Anniversary of the above church was celebrated by special services on Sunday, May 9, and by a public meeting…

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Presbyterian Fellowship

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 2

"Am I my brother's keeper?" was the subject for the study circles at the last weekly meeting of the above. Miss Ada Briant led one, and Mr…

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Presbyterian Assembly Military Training on Sundays SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 1

Strong condemnation of the action of the military authorities in training militia units on Sundays is contained in a motion, notice of which was given…

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Presbyterian Assembly Strong Condemnation of Military Training on Sundays Country Work Praised SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 4

Strong condemnation of the action of the military authorities in training militia units on Sundays is contained in a motion, notice of which…

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Church of England Boys' Club

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the above the chair was taken by Mr. P. Hirst, in the absence of Rev. Canon Done, who is the president…

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Catholic Education Aims Bishop Barry's Claims For Support

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 6

SUPPORT for the Campaign shortly to be launched in connection with Catholic claims for financial aid towards the teaching of secular subjects in Catholic schools was promised ' by several non-Catholics who attended the official opening of the new primary school and…

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Appeal to Nation to Return to Religion Presbyterian Assembly Supports Archbishop of Canterbury SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 4

The Presbyterian Assembly today carried a resolution supporting the recent appeal of the Archbishop of Canterbury when he urged the nation…

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Annual Bazaar in Aid of R.C. Church Funds

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 2

The annual Bazaar in aid of the funds of the Hillston Catholic Church was held in the Roxy Theatre on Thursday and Friday night of last…

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Anglican Church Need for More Ministers Bishop's Appeal for Youths Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

Expressing the view that the supply of Church of England Ministers was very inadequate, the Bishop of Bathurst (the Rt. Rev. A. L. Wylde),…

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Home for Aged Presbyterian Assembly Decision SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

Addressing the Presbyterian Assembly, the Rev.'D. F. Brandt said that one of the "shames" of the Presbyterian Church was that it had no…

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Home for Aged Presbyterian Assembly's Decision Young People's Responsibilities Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 8

Addressing the Presbyterian Assembly to-day, the Rev. D. F. Brandt said that one of the "shames" of the Presbyterian Church was that it had no…

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Military Training on Sundays Brigadier-general Replies to Presbyterian Assembly Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

Brigadier-General Hardle, replying to-day to speeches made at the Presbyterian Assembly against Sunday military training of volunteer units,…

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Empire Day Premier Suggests Special Church Services Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 5

In connection with the observance of Empire Day on Monday next, May 24. the Premier (Mr. Stevens) suggests to the heads of the various churches that…

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Murrami Church Anniversary

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 2

The anniversary of the Murrami Church will be celebrated on Sunday next. There will be special singing at the service, which is timed to…

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