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Churches, 1940

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Methodist Church Memorial to the Late Mrs. E. C. Tweedie

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

ON Sunday evening last a Memorial Service to the late Mrs. E. C. Tweedie was held at the Leeton Methodist Church. The…

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Scots Church

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

At the evening service in Scots Church, next Sunday, commencing at 7.30, there will be a church parade of members of the local Voluntary Ald…

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Local & General Church of England Annual Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday night, at the Parish Hall, the annual meeting of the Parochial Council was held, at which offers for the ensuing year were…

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All Saints' Church Annual Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of parishioners was held in the Oddfellows' Hall Tumut, on Monday, 19th February: there was a good attendance. The…

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Methodist Stations Changes in Riverina Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

The stationing committee of the Methodist Conference, at the final reading to-day, made the following alterations: Albury, the Rev. H. H…

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Allied Air Orders Mission in United States Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 1

After conferring with the Secretary of the Treasury (Mr. Morgenthau) Mr. Arthur Pouvis, head of the Allied purchasing mission, announced that he…

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Death of Dr. Kelly Catholic Archbishop of Sydney Oldest Prelate in Christendom Church Leader in Sydney Diocese for 39 YEARS Passing Mourned Among All Creeds SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 2

The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, His Grace the Most Reverend Michael Kelly, D.D., died at the Cardinal's Palace, Manly, shortly before 1 o'clock this afternoon in his 91st year. He had been unconscious since 3 o'clock…

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Milvale Catholic Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

The Milvale Catholic ball was a happy sequel to the Hampstead, races on Wednesday evening. The function was a great success. Visitors were…

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Catholic Younger Set

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Catholic Younger Set took place last Tuesday. Mr. Prank Sweeney was acting presi-dent for the right. The particular…

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Young Anglican Association Visit of Youth Commissioner

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 3

Last night, at the Anglican Church, the pulpit was occupied, by Rev. F. M. Hill. youth commissioner for the Goulburn diocese; and, in addition to…

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Methodist Church Stationing of Ministers

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

The annual conference of the Methodist Church, which concluded in Sydney last Friday, made, the following changes in the stationing, of…

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Methodist Crusaders

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

Young Methodists generally are looking forward, with no small measure of delight, to the Easter camps which are to be held in various parts…

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Methodist Services

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

The Methodist services in tho Rand Circuit, for Sunday next, are: Bidgeemia (Harvest Festival), 3 p.m.: Pleasant Hills, 7.30 p.m. Rev. H. C…

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Wagga Methodist Church Circuit Steward Retires Mr. Peter Hill's Work Over 46 YEARS

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 7

After having rendered signal service to the Wagga Methodist Church as choirmaster, organist, and, for the last eight years, circuit steward, Mr. Peter…

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Mr. Welles' Mission Information Absolutely Confidential London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. Sumner Welles, in his first press interview in London, reiterated the aims of his visit as: "I am over here solely in order to report to President…

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Death of Dr. Kelly Catholic Archbishop of Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, His Grace the Most Reverend Michael Kelly, D.D., died at the Cardinal's Palace, Manly, shortly…

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Christianity and War Discussion at Methodist Conference Divergent Views

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

The Rev. Herbert Green, of Wagga, whose pacifist views are well known in Wagga, figured in a discussion on war at the Methodist Church…

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In Deep Affection They Called Him: Michael—the Builder. Church Richer Prelate's Service

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

The Venerable Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Kelly, who died on Friday in his 91st year, had been an archbishop…

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LOCAL & General Church Parade of V.A.Ds. and Nursing Staff

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

Scots Church was packed to the doors on Sunday night last, on the occasion of the church parade of members of the local V.A.D. and the…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

At a largely attended meeting of the wagga Church of England ball committee it was decided to hold the annual function this year In the…

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