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Churches, 1940

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Mr. Summer Welles "Fact-finding" Mission Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 1

The Secretary for State (Mr. Cordell Hull) told a press conference to-day that Mr. Sumner Welles had not participated in negotiations among foreign…

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Scots Church Fellowship

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 2

At the conclusion of the weekly meeting of the Senior, Fellowship Association of Scots Church on Monday night, the members made a…

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Presbyterian Church Services

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

The Rev. J. B. Rentoul will conduct a Good Friday service in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. to-morrow. On Sunday afternoon a…

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Catholic Ball at Narandera Eleven Debutantes

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

St. Pat's annual ball was held in the Plaza Theatre, Narandera, on Tuesday evening and was an outstanding success. The cool change…

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Church of England Good Friday and Easter Services

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

The Anglican services in Wagga for Good Friday are as follows, and are advertised: Baylis-street Chapel, litany and ante Communion at 7 a.m…

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Scapa Flow Raids Mr, Churchill on German Reports London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking in the House of Commons to-day, said that the defences of Scapa Plow, and all defence bases, were reviewed…

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Good Friday a United Church Service

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

On Good Friday 7.30 p.m. the Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations will assemble in the Methodist Chinch for a United…

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Methodist Church

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

On Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. the Wagga Methodist Church service will be broadcast through 2CO. Miss: Ruthning, of Sydney, will be the…

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Church Notices PRESBYTERIAN

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

The Rev. J. B. Rentoul will conduct a Good Friday service at 11 o'clock this morning at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. On Sunday he will…

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Church of Christ Cricket Club Social

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

A very successful social function was enjoyed by members and friends of the Church of Christ Cricket Club on Wednesday night when a large…

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St Andrew’s Church Holy Week and EASTER.(Contributed.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

Last Sunday, Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week, at the Eucharist St. Andrew’s Church at 8.a.m. Palm Crosses were blessed and…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

The services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church were well attended on Good Friday and on Easter Sunday. Appropriate Easter music was rendered…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

Following a commendable custom, the Church of Christ, Salvation Army and Methodist people united for worship on Good Friday morning. The…

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Easter Services in Wagga Churches Large Attendances Inspiring Addresses

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

There were very large attendances at the services in the various Wagga churches on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunday, and a number of…

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Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

Large and devout congregations attended the several services of the Church of England on Good Friday, both at the chapel and St. John's. The…

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Easter Among the Forces Australian Soldiers at Church London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 1

The British Navy and Air Force continued secret patrols throughout Easter and the Army stood ready on foreign soil. The men at home and…

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Liquor Trade Control Church Convention Proposal in N.Z. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 2

Legislation to prevent the consumption of liquor anywhere except on the licensed premises where it was bought was urged by the Churches of Christ…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 4

The Church of England ball this year is to be something out of the ordinary. All are working strenuously to make it a gigantic success both as…

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Anglican Dance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 2

In St. John's Hall, Wagga on Saturday night a dance will be held in aid of the Church of England annual ball funds. The organisers assure a good…

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Wagga Methodist Church

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 2

A social and church rally of the Wagga Methodist Church was held recently to launch the freewill offering envelope scheme, and an opportunity…

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