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Churches, 1940

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Mothers' Day Observed in Wagga Yesterday Celebrations In Churches Tributes to Motherhood

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

White buttons, emblematic of the purity of motherhood, were worn by thousands in Wagga yesteray, the occasion being Mother's Day. Many…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

On a banner in the front of the Church of Christ was the following incription:— This is their day…

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British War Cabinet Mr. Churchill Leader Two Labor Men Included Major Eden, War Minister

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

The personnel of the British War Cabinet of five, together with several other appointments to the national Ministry, were announced by the…

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Churchill Is Hailed As Leader Forming National Cabinet of All Parties to Direct Nation Lloyd George Likely to Get Post Big Changes Are Forecast

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 6

Britain has a new Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, who is hailed by the Press and public alike as the man to lead the…

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Mr. Churchill's Motion London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

Mr. Winston Churchill, at the next sitting of the House of Commons, will move: "That the House welcomes the formation of a Government…

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Annual Ball St. Peter's Church, the Rock Highly Successful Fixture

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

The annual St. Peter's Church of England ball was held at The Rock on Wednesday night, and was a great success. Approximately 100 couples…

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Mr. Churchill Addresses House of Common "Without Victory Empire Cannot Survive London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) and the Lord President of the Council (Mr. Chamberlain) were Recorded enthusiastic ovations when…

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British War Cabinet Mr. Churchill Leader

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 3

The personnel or the British War Cabinet of five, together with several other appointments to the national Ministry, were announced by…

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Unanimous Motion Britain Will Fight Until Victory Achieved Mr. Churchill's Inspiring Address

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 1

The motion of the new Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill), "That the House welcomes the formation of a Government representing the united…

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United Empire Mr. Churchill's Message to Canada Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) has cabled the Canadian Prime Minister (Mr. Mackenzie King) as follows: "The people of the British…

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Money in Gambling "Rather See Church Closed" Bishop Moves' View

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 4

The Bishop of Armidale (the Rt. Rey. J. S. Moyes) in his president address to the Anglican Synod, said that he would rather see a church…

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Methodist Church Aid

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid it was decided to donate to the hospital appeal committee the full proceeds of a…

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Churchill Promising Colt Destroyed Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 6

The colt Churchill, who won a race some weeks ago at Moonce Valley, was destroyed to-day after he bad broken a leg in the stables of his trainer, J…

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Church Ball at Rosewood

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

One of the most popular social functions of the year is the Roman Catholic Church ball at Rosewood. It will be held on Friday night next…

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Presbyterian Chrysanthemum Show REALISES £47

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

The net profit of the Coolamon Presbyterian Chrysanthemum Show, held last week, was over £47, which is £2 more than the previous amount…

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Matong News (From Our Correspondent.) Catholic Ball

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 4

The annual Catholic Hull was held in the Molong Hall on the 6th inst. and proved a very popular, successful and most enjoyable function, both from…

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Father O'Grady Farewelled Presentations From Catholic Parishioners

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

On Tuesday a large number of parishioners of St. Mel's R.C. Church assembled in the school room to bid farewell to the Rev. Father O'Grady…

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Scouts, Church Friends Join in Pre-wedding Social

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 6

A pre-wedding social was held in the Methodist School Hall on Wednesday evening, May 8, the guests of the evening being Mr. Les. Roberts…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

The morning service at St. Andrew's Church will be conducted by Mr. Cyril Heaton. In the evening Mr N. Evans will conduct worship and the service…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

At, Wagga Methodist Church to­morrow Mr. Ralph Gates will be the morning preacher, while at the 7.15 p.m. service Mr. C. Heaton will preach…

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