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Churches, 1940

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Methodist Sunday School Picnic

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 2

The annual picnic of the Wagga Methodist Sunday school was held on Monday at the Urana-road reserve. About 400 scholars, parents and friends…

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French Mission to Be Sent to Rome Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

According to "L'Oeuvre" M. Reynaud is about to send an extraordinary mission to Rome, under the leadership of M. Laval. There is much agitation…

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New Guinea Natives Satisfied with Australian Rule Lecture at Methodist Sunday School

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 4

A large crowd was present in the Methodist school hall last night to hear a lantern lecture by the Rev. W. D. Oakes of the New Guinea Methodist…

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Mission's Sunday at Methodist Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

Over-sea Mission's Sunday will be observed in the Methodist Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The preacher will be the Rev. H. R…

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Passion Play at Parish Hall

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

On Good Friday night a passion play, entitled, "The Verdict of the People." was staged in the Parish Hall. This play, which was produced with…

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No title "Hands of Russia" Catholic Comment on A.L.P. Resolution SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

Reference to the Easter Conference of the State A.L.P. was made by the "Catholic Press." The paper states, inter alla:—…

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"Hands Off Russia" Catholic Comment on A.L.P. Resolution "Too Easily Led" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 4

Reference to the Easter conference of the State A.L.P. was made by the "Catholic Press," published to-day. The paper states, inter alia:—…

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Ordination of Elders at Scots Church

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Presbyterian Men's League will be held in Scots Hall next Sunday afternoon, at 5. The special speaker will be Mr. W…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

The Rev. J. B. Rentoul will conduct the morning and evening services at St. Andrew* Presbyterian Church to-morrow and the afternoon service at…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

At the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow morning memorial gifts donated by the Prowse families In memory of the late Mrs. Prowse will…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

At a committee meeting held on Wednesday night most of the final arrangements were made for the Church of England annual ball to be…

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St. John's Church Parishioners' Annual Meeting Fine Record of Achievement By Many Organisations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 8

One of the largest annual meetings of the parishioners of St. John's Church, Wagga, was held at St. John's Hall on Thursday…

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Church Notices Church Op England

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

The Anglican services for to-morrow are advertised elsewhere in this issue. These include celebrations of the Holy Communion at the Baylls-street Chapel…

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Church Op Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

Services will be held In the Church of Christ to-morrow as follows: 10 a.m. Junior Endeavor. 11 a.m. worship service, when Mr. D. H. Butler will speak…

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The Catholic Faith Its Growth in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

Catholicism has been a driving force for good in Wagga and the message of Christianity has been spread by many priests and nuns in this district for nearly a century. The first St. Michael's Church was built in 1859, and its first pastor was the Rev. Dr…

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Impressive Ceremonies at Wagga Enthronement of Catholic Bishop Huge Crowds Attend

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

Yesterday was yet another important day in the history of Wagga and still more so to the Catholic Community of the Bishopric of Wagga…

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Italian Reaction to Mr. Churchill's Speech Relations with Russia London

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

Italian political comment provides perhaps the most interesting reaction to Mr. Churchill's broadcast yesterday. It emphasises the probability of a renewal of the Allied effort to attain a rapproachment with Russia. Molotoy's speech is…

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Mr. Winston Churchill Takes Neutrals to Task LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Church) last night made an exceedingly frank broadcast review of the war position. Admitting…

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Tennis Official Openings Half Holiday and Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 7

Two clubs held their official openings yesterday—Half Holiday and Church of England. Each enjoyed a very successful season last year and…

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The Latest (Second Edition) Churchill's Broadcast "Voiced Public Opinion," Says "Times" Significant Soviet Attitude London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 4

The "Times" is of the opinion that, the most important part of Mr. Churchill's broadcast was bis reference to the position of neutrals. It…

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