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Churches, 1940

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Church Notices Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

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 9.30…

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Tremendous Battle in France and Flanders Mr. Churchill's Broadcast

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday: "A tremendous battle is raging in Franco and Flanders, and the Germans have broken through the French defences north of the Maginot Line," said the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, in a broadcast tonight to Home and Empire listeners and to France and the United States. "Armored columns are ravaging the open country," he added…

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Appeal to Church by New South Wales Premier Fate of Christianity in Balance SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

A call to the Church to work unceasingly in its efforts to ensure a more Christian, more scientific and better social fabric for future…

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Major Attlee Deputy-leader in Britain Mr. Churchill's Gesture London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

The Lord Privy Seal, Major Attlee is to be deputy-leader of the National Government. This was announced from No. 10 Downing-street to-night…

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Germans Broken Through Allied Lines Mr. Churchill's Broadcast Whole Situation May Suddenly Alter"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

The Germans have broken through the Allied lines, and many armoured vehicles are now behind it, but, while…

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Church of England Ball

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

The annual Tumut Church of England Ball takes place in O'Brien's Hall on Tuesday night next and, from reports, this year's function is…

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Church and Government Need for Unity

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

"Once you scratch England, Australia bleeds," said Mr. Humlton Knight, State member for Lithgow, at the Methodist Church…

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"Battle for England" Expected to Follow Present Drive Striking Broadcast by Mr. Churchill Must Fight to the End London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

"A tremendous battle is raging in France and Belgium. The Germans have broken through the French defences north-west of the…

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Old Canberra Church 99th ANNIVERSARY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

Set in the midst of a modern city, much interest surrounds the famous old Church of St. John the Baptist, which was built by Robert Campbell…

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“Battle for England” Expected to Follow Present Drive Striking Broadcast by Mr. Churchill Must Fight to the End

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

“A tremendous battle is raging in France and Belgium. The Germans have broken through the French defences north-west…

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4
Also in The Murrumbidgee Irrigator

At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday there will be services of prayer and intercession in accordance with the desire of the King, in view…

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United Church Service

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

"In response to the appeal made by His Majesty the King, a United Church Service will be conducted in Albert Park on Sunday next,…

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Mr. Churchill Visits France London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill, accompanied by naval military and air advisers, paid a short visit to France to-day and saw the French…

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Leeton Baptist Church Anniversary Services and Social

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

THE 27th Anniversary of the Baptist Church was held on Sunday, May 19, and continued on the Monday night…

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"Battle for England" Expected to Follow Present Drive Striking Broadcast by Mr. Churchill Must Fight to the End

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

"A tremendous battle is raging in France and Belgium. The Germans have broken through the French defences north-west of the Maginot…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 8

In compliance with the request of His Majesty the King for a national day of prayer, the Rev. J. B. Rentoul will conduct to-morrow morning's…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 8

At the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow the special day of prayer for the Empire and Allies will be fully observed at each service. In the…

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Day of Prayer Observance in Wagga To-morrow Special Prayers in Churches Public Service in Gardens

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

At the desire of King George VI., to-morrow will be set apart as a day of prayer to invoke Divine intervention for the help of Allied forces in their fight against aggression. Wagga is falling into line, and special services will…

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Lutheran Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 8

The Rev. M. H. Winkler. Lutheran minister, will conduct, services in the Presbyterian Chapel, in Colemar-street at 3 o'clock to-morrow…

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