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Churches, 1940

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Aircraft Production Suprevisory C'mission to be Formed MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

An aircraft production commission, under the control of the Minister for Supply, to supervise the production in Australia of planes, and their…

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Church of England Rev. Harold Butler Ordained Priest Mr. T. Primrose Ordained Deacon

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 1

The ordination of the Rev. Harold Butler and Mr. Thomas Primrose took place at St. Paul's Pro-Cathederal, Hay, on Sunday, February…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The Church of England Ball this year will be held on June 12, under the patronage of the Bishop of Goulburn (the R. Rev. E. H. Burgmann)…

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St. Peter's Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

Mothering Sunday will be observed in the Church of England next Sunday, and special services will be held at Yanco, and St. Peter's Church. For…

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

The Rev. J. B. Rentoul will celebrate the Sacrament in the morning at St. Andrew's and in the afternoon at Downside. He will also take the…

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Wagga Methodist Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

At the Wagga Methodist Church Mr. D. E. Lewis will preach at the morning service and Mr. R. Wilkinson, B.A., at night. Mr. E. Farleigh will preach…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

Services in the Church of Christ for to-morrow are advertised in this issue. At the 11 a.m. service the subject will be "The Wealth of a Nation," and at…

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Italian Attack German Actions in Poland Homes Smashed; Churches Profaned MILAN

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 1

Fiercely attacking the actions of the Germans in Poland, the paper "Italia" says: "Reliable news compels us to ask the question are human feelings…

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Church Notices To-morrow's Services Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

The Wagga Parish Anglican Church services for to-morrow (Mothering Sunday) are advertised elsewhere in this issue. Special attention is drawn…

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Mothering Day at Anglican Church

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

In conformity with a Church of England practice which has been followed for fourth Sunday in Lent, was…

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Farewell at Henty to Rev. and Mrs. Somerville Striking Eulogies to Church Leader

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 3

Owing to a prior booking of the Henty School of Arts, the congregation of the Presbyterian parish ol Henty was compelled to hold its farewell…

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Site for New Catholic Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

The vacant block of land on the corner of Wade Avenue South and Church Street, opposite Mountford Park has been secured for a new…

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Church's Ideal Catholic University, Says Archbishop Gilroy Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

Although the building of a Catholic) university in Australia was still in the realm of the ideal, said Archbishop Gilroy yesterday, it would come much…

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Methodist Stations Riverina Changes Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 4

The second reading of stations was announced to-night by the N.S.W. Methodist Conference. The changes included, In the Riverna district:—…

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Totalitarian Rule Denounced by Catholic Bishop WASHINGTON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 1

A representative of the German Embassy, attending the Pontifical High Mass on the anniversary of the pope's coronation, heard the Most…

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New Methodist President the Rev. P. L. Black Elected

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 4

The Rev. Percy L. Black, of Creydon, was elected president of the Methodist Church in New South Wales for the ensuing 12 months by…

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Work Of The A.I.M. All Churches Cooperate

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

One of the most remarkable figures in Australia, the Right Rev. John Flynn, O.B.E., now Moderator General of the…

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Presbyterian Continental

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 4

A continental will be held at the Presbyterian Sunday School, Colemanstreet. on March 13, at 7.30 pjn. Competitions will be held for sponge…

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Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 1

The Yanco Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival will be held next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. At the meeting of the Presbytery…

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Coolamon Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

Last Monday evening the Presbyterian Church grounds assumed a delightfully convivial air, when the continued Harvest Festival was conducted…

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