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Churches, 1939

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Presbyterian Flower Show and Bazaar Takings Amounted to £70 Officially Opened by Miss H. Goldie

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 6

The annual Flower Show and Bazaar of St. Stephen's Presbyterian. Church eventuated in O'Brien's Hall, Tumnt, on Saturday afternoon and…

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Anzac Commemoration Service at St. Stephen's Church Returned Soldiers Participate

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Tumut, on Sunday night, when Rev. D. M. Baird conducted…

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British Conscription Likely Cabinet Reported to Agree on Principle Mr. Churchill Forecasts Early Introduction "Insufficient Army to Back Up Guarantees" Ambassador May Reassure Hitler LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 1

A meeting of the British Cabinet to-night expressed general agreement in principle with the desirability of the introduction of conscription, according to Reuters. The question of the expediency of such move is still…

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Pastor Thomas’ Gives Forceful Sermon Anzac Service in Methodist Church

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

A FORCEFUL sermon was preached by Pastor Thomas in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening last, when he addressed a large congregation. Many Returned Soldiers took part in the service. After the singing of the National…

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Methodist Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

A very fine service was held in tho Methodist Church on Wednesday night last, at the induction of the Rev. H. R. A. Arthur into the Leeton…

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Presbyterian Tea Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The annual tea meeting and concert of the south Wagga Presbyterian Church will be held in the South Wagga Hall. Coleman-street, on…

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Darlington Point Presbyterian Tennis Club's Dance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

The Presbyterian Tennis Club held a dance in the Shire Hall on Friday, 21st April, to mark the opening of the tonuis season…

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Tarcutta Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

In the Tarcutta Church of England next Sunday Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. At 11 a.m. there will be a special Anisac and St. Mark's…

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St. Peter's Church Jubilee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

THE Bishop of Riverina was present at both services at St. Peter's Church last Sunday, when the Church of England…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 4

The Rev. John M'Ilroy will take the services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. to-morrow, and will conduct the…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 4

At the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow morning the Rev. Herbert Green will preach on "The Spiritual Rearmament," and in the evening will…

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British Parliament Endorses Conscription Mr. Chamberlain Denies Breaking Pledge Labor Amendment Defeated Mr. Churchill Says More Classes Should Be Called Up "We Want an Army—and That Quite Soon" LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 1

The Government's decision to introduce conscription was endorsed by the House of Commons to-day. By 376 votes to 145, the House carried a motion moved by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), specifically approving the…

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Church Services Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 4

The Anglican services for to-morrow will be as advertised. These include celebrations of the Holy Communion at the Baylis-street Chapel at 7 and…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 4

Church of Christ services will be held to-morrow at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. At the morning service the subject of the sermon will be "The Man…

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Mr. Churchill's View New Cause for Anxiety London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 1

Mr. Winston Churchill, in s broadcast to the United States, said that the fact that the character and quality of Herr Hitler's speech showed a…

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Methodist Church Tea Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 4

The ladies of the Wagga Methodist Church are noted for the excellence of their cooking. They are making bountiful provision for the tea…

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Methodist Church Induction and Welcome to Rev. Arthur

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

WITH dignity and solemnity the Rev. H. R. A. Arthur was inducted to the charge of the Leeton Methodist Church on Wednesday,…

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Church of England Parishioners' Welcome To the Bishop and the Archdeacon

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

On Thursday evening, the parishioners of the Lockhart Church of England parish, assembled in the School of Arts, to extend a welcome to the Bishop of Riverina (Dr. Halse) and to Archdeacon Chauvel. Several people connected with other churches, and…

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Leeton Methodist Church Rev. H. R. A. Arthur Inducted

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 4

The Rev. H. R. A. Arthur was inducted to the charge of the Leeton Methodist Church last week. The Rev H. S. Doust, L.Th., chairman of the…

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Methodist Church Annual Tea Meeting in Wonderland Excellent Concert Follows

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 7

A tablecloth 75 years old was used on the official table at the 75th annual tea meeting of the Wagga Methodist Church in the Wonderland Theatre…

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