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Churches, 1941

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Mr. Churchill the Arabs' Hero "Victorious Vizier"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 2

"Alwazir Almansur" is the name by which Mr. Winston Churchill is known to-day throughout the Arab world. It means "Victorious Vizier." The…

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St. John's Church Annual Meeting of Parishioners Marked Spirit of Co-operation Tribute to the Late Mr. H. E. MITCHELMORE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 3

The annual meeting of St. John's parishioners was held on Monday night amid a marked spirit of co-operation. The meeting was largely…

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Mossgiel Catholic Ball Very Successful Function

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Mossgiel Hall had been tastefully decorated for the occasion of the holding of the first annual St Patrick's Catholic Ball on…

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25 Years As Parish Priest Dean Sharkey of Tumut

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Sunday last was the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first Mass celebrated in Tumut by the Very. Rev. Dean Sharkey as Parish Priest. This…

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Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 5

The Leeton Presbyterian Church will celebrate Harvest Festival next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. In the evening two anthems will be…

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Interesting Mission Films Screened

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

The Overseas Mission Department of the Methodist Church, realising that it must keep abreast with the times, has equipped its secretary with…

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Presbyterian Concert at Matong

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

Matong residents and visitors spent a very enjoyable evening on Monday, March 24th, when a nicely mixed programme was presented by the…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Prizeoiving Social

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 6

A prize-giving evening was held at the Leeton Presbyterian Sunday School, last Tuesday, when a very pleasant time was spent by all…

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Fifty-two Years a Priest Thirty-seven Years Parish Priest; Twenty-five in Tumut Nine Years Dean and still amongst the Church's Busy Priests

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

At the first Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Tumut on Sunday last the Very Rev. Dean J. Sharkey in…

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Scots Church

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

The Rev. Dr. R. M. Stevenson, M.A., will conduct both services in Scots Church next Sunday. At the evening service he will deliver an address based…

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"Great News" Mr. Churchill's Statement Jugoslavia Has Found Itself London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 1

"I have great news for you and the whole country. Early this morning the Jugoslav nation found itself. This dramatic announcement was…

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Coup D'etat in Capital Peter Proclaimed King Cabinet Resignation Announced Reference by Mr. Churchill London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 1

The Jugoslav Cabinet which was appointed by the senior regent (Prince Paul) has resigned and Peter has been proclaimed King…

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Junee Churches Competition

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

Points in the Junee Churches Saturday cricket competition at the end of the rounds were as follows: St. Joseph's 44, D.S.O. 34, Presbyterians…

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War News Summary Yugoslavia Repudiates Axis Agreement: Cabinet Arrested 'Great NEWS'—Churchill; Further African Successes LONDON. Thursday, AAP

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

A BLOODLESS military coup d'etat in Belgrade this morning has resulted in young Peter II. taking over total power as King…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 3

The Rev. J. B. Renioul will conduct the morning and evening services at St. An­drew's Presbyterian Church to-morrow and the afternoon service at Downside. Mr. Gordon Busby…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 3

At the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow Mr. R. Wilkinson, B.A., will preach at the morning service. In the evening the Rev. Herbert Green will preach on…

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Mr. Churchill Confident British Victories Since Dunkirk London, Thursday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Chur-chill), accompanied by Mrs. Churchill, was given a great welcome when he attended the conference of the Conservative…

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Union Privileges Mr. Churchill Praises Workers' Attitude London, Thursday (A.A.P)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill in a speech at a trades union luncheon to the United States Ambassador (Mr. J. W. Winant) to-day, said: "The trade union…

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Church of England Rest Hut

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

The Church of England Rest Hut at the late A.I.F. camp needs considerable financial assistance to square its accounts. Last year nearly £600 was expended in…

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Canon Needham to Conduct Mission in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

The Rev. Canon Needham has been chosen to conduct a parish, or parochial, mission at St. John's Church, Wagga, beginning next Sunday…

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