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Churches, 1941

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Catholic Young Men's Club

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the Catholic Young Men's Club was held in St. Joseph's School rooms, Wagga, last week. There was a fair attendance and the…

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Catholic Bishop's Home Wrecked in Raid London, Saturday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

Three bombs wrecked the home 01 j the Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth (the Most Rev. William Timothy Cotter), in a recent raid. The bodies…

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Mr. Churchill to Broadcast London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) will broadcast over the B.B.C. on Sunday at 9 p.m. British standard time (6 a.m. Monday, Eastern…

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Telegraphic News Mr. Churchill Optimistic "We Shall Not Fail" LONDON

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

"We shall not fail," said Mr. Churchill in a broadcast last night, when he struck an optimistic note on Britain's defences…

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Mr. Churchill's Speech Brilliant Review of War Position "Phase of Greater Violence Approaching" Tools of War, Not Men, Needed From U.s.a." London, Sunday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

"The war is going to enter a phase of greater violence," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in a broadcast, in which he referred to the war during the last few months. He said that Britain did not need any American army this…

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The Latest (Second Edition) Britain Thrilled Mr, Churchill's Speech Crowds Leave Shelters London, Monday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

Mr. Churchill's broadcast thrilled the whole nation. Even to-day it is the mainstay of conversation. The amazing advance of the British troops…

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Items of News Young Anglican Association

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 2

At their general meeting to-morrow, Young Anglicans will welcome the Rev. F. M. Hill, Diocesan Commissioner of Youth, who will be in Wagga for…

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Wagga Methodist Church Presentations for Troops Bound Book of Psalms

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 3

At a well attended quarterly meeting of the local Methodist Church, satisfactory reports of the work in all departments were presented. In…

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Mr. Churchill's Speech Berlin Radio Comment London, Monday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 1

The Berlin radio says that Mr. Churchill's speech vaccilated between fantastic hopes and gloomy forebodings; no statesman ever defaced…

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The Rock Methodist Church

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

The anniversary of The Rock Methodist Church was held on Sunday last when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. C. Buttsworth. In a short…

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Methodist Church Harvest Festival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 6

Harvest Festival services to be held on Sunday 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Morning preacher Rev. H. Lyth, of Narandera. A concert and sale of…

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Methodist Church Harvest Festival Services. Sunday, 2nd FEBRUARY. (Contributed.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Despite inclement weather, good congregations attended the two services at Coolamon and Berry Jerry on 2nd February. At the former…

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Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid Annual Meeting. Farewell to Mrs. Ackland

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 3

Tuesday afternoon, 11th inst., was the annual meeting and election of officers for the ensuing year. Rev. G H. Carr, as Chairman, opened the…

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Presbyterian Minister in Sydney Preaches in St. Stephen's Church, Macquar1e-street

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

By special invitation the Rev. Donald M. Baled, minister of the Tumut Charge of the Presbyterian Church, conducted both morning…

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District Doings Anglican Bishop to Conduct Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 5

His Lordship, the Anglican Bishop of Riverina will be In Leeton over the week-end and will conduct both Holy Communion services at St…

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German Commercial Mission in Syria Propaganda Activities Cause Return London, Sunday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Herr von Hinter, head of the German commercial mission in Syria, is returning with several colleagues, following representations from the French…

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U.s.a.-irish-catholic Opinion. Against De Valera's Attitude London, Sunday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 2

The "Dally Telegraph" special correspondent in Lisbon learns that Mr Wendell Willkle told Mr. De Valer[?] that Irish Catholic opinion in [?]…

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Nazi Raids Over Britain Few Casualties; Little Damage Church Service Suspended While Vicar Works with A.R.P. LONDON, Sunday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 1

Fighters roared a few hundred feet over the housetops in pursuit of two German bombers during London's only alert of the afternoon. One bomb fell…

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St. Michael's Parish Fete

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 4

St. Michael's Parish Fete will be held in St. Joseph's grounds, starting on February 28 and continuing to March 8. There will be ballroom and…

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St. Michael's Parish Fete to Start on February 28

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 6

St. Michael's parish fete will begin on Friday night of next week, February 28, in St. Joseph's School grounds, Wagga, and will continue until March 8. The aim of…

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