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Churches, 1939

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At St. Michael's Cathedral Church Crowded

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 13

A Solemn Requiem Mass was held at St. Michael's Cathedral, Wagga, on Thursday morning, for the late Pope Pius XI. The Church was…

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Presbyterian

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

The annual general meeting of St. Stephen's Ladies' Guild and Missionary Association was held on Thursday afternoon last, twenty-five to…

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Anglo-german Trade Mission to Visit Berlin London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 4

In order to conduct official Anglo-German trade discussions, Mr. Oliver Stanley and Mr. Robert Hudson will leave for Germany in March to…

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Next Pope Catholic Peer's Views Added Tension With Italy LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

Lord Clonmore, a Catholic peer, says in an article in the "Spectator": "One thing is certain. There is no question as to whether the new Pope…

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French Air Mission Impressed with Two Types of U.S. 'PLANES "Better Than German" WASHINGTON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

The French Air Mission [?] two 'planes among the American military types which they consider superior to the German, Mr. Morgenthau told…

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Church Money Stolen Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 4

Willie officials were out of their rooms a thief last night stole £75 from the Assembly Hall. Margaret-street, Sydney. The money was the proceeds…

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CLERGYMAN'S 100th. BIRTHDAY Long Service For Church

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 3

The Venerable Henry Dison Buswell, of England, who celebrated his hundredth birthday the other day, was born at…

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Rev. Father Carragher Popular Parish Priest Transferred

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 5

The Rev. Father James Carragher, the first priest to be permanently stationed at Ungar[?], following the formation of the parish some years…

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Air Mission's Leader Arrives Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

The leader of the British Air Mission (Sir Hardman Lever) arrived aboard the Strathallen to-day. Later be visited the Pearce aerodrome…

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Imformatory Mission Mr. Gwatkin Visits Germany Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. Ashton Gwatkin, formerly of the British Foreign Office, has arrived on an informatory mission. He will see the Minister for Economics (Herr…

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Tarcutta Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

Sunday will be the first Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the Tarcutta Church of England at 8 a.m. and evensong at 7.30…

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Methodist Conference Annual Sessions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

The annual Methodist Conferences begin in all capital cities of the Commonwealth on Tuesday next 28th. inst. and continue…

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Batlow Methodist Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

On 18th February the above exhibition took place at the Batlow Literary Institute, and, contrary to expectations, proved to be one of…

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Methodist Flower Show Successful Function at Batlow Spectacular Displays

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

The Batlow Methodists held their annual flower show on Saturday last, February 18, and in spite of the dry weather there was quite a good show…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

The Rev. J. B Rentoul will conduct the services at St. Andrew's, both morning and evening, to-morrow, and in the afternoon at Downside The…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

At the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow morning a special service will be held in connection with the Women's World Day of Prayer. The…

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Cardinal Innitzer May Stay in Rome Church v Nazis Dispute Vienna

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

Catholics state that Cardinal Innitzer may not return from Borne. He feels that his position is untenable through the failure of his efforts to…

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Church Notices Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

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

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Gandhi's Peace Mission Bombay

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Manama Gandhi went on a peace mission from Wardha to Raghkut, where he ordered the suspension of civil disobedience, in connection with…

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Catholic Carnival Great Success Attends Final Session Excellent Stall Trade

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

Practically packed to capacity by 830 on Saturday night the success of the final session of St. Michael's Cathedral Fete at St. Joseph's school grounds…

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