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Churches, 1942

836 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 42

St. Michael's Parish Fete

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

Owing to the Inclement weather there was no session of St Michael's Parish Fete last night, but should the weather be favorable to-night, the…

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Telegraphic News Fall of Singapore Unconditional Surrender Mr. Churchill's Broadcast London

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

Confirming the Japanese claims of the fall of Singapore. Mr. Churchill, in a broadcast el 7 a.m., Sydney time; to-day, told the…

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Scots' Church, Batlow

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

A very successful afternoon, organised by the Women's Guild of Scots' Church, Batlow, with Mrs. S. Heron as secretary, was held in the Parish…

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Mr. Churchill's Powerful Appeal Unity Essential Vital Impulse to Victory Can Emerge From Misfortune Britain Straining Every Nerve for Safety of Australia and New Zealand London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 1

Singapore has fallen, resulting in a deterioration of the Allied position in the Pacific. Mr. Churchill said to-night that the Japanese had been triumphant and…

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A Lively Catch Fierce Struggle in Church Street

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 3

HERBERT Raymond Harrison (31) required the combined exertions of a police sergeant and two first-class constables to convey…

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St. Michael's Parish Fete

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

There ires another busy session last night at St. Michael's Parish fete, which is being held In the buildings of St. Joseph's School, Wagga, when…

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Mr. Churchill New Constitutional Doctrines Criticism at Home and Abroad

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.). — The "Daily Mall" in a leader said:— Mr. Churchill has now laid down two new constitutional doctrines. In…

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The Latest Second Edition Mr. Churchill Speaks Promises Early Debate on Singapore Escape of German Warships

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday. (A.A.P.)—In the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill), referring to the fall of Singapore, said: "This was not unexpected. I have no information to give other than that in the press,…

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St. Michael's Parish Fete

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

St. Michael's Parish fete was continued at St. Joseph's School last night when there was a good attendance and brisk business was…

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Dover Episode Mr. Churchill's Challenge Deplores Debate Parliament is Master and Should Do Its Duty

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday. — Mr. Anstruther-Gray (Cons.) raised the question of the constitution of the court of inquiry into the Dover…

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Methodist Church Rules

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

Amendments to National Security Regulations issued on Wednesday provide for the conduct of Friendly Societies and of the Methodist Church of…

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St. Michael's Parish Fete

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

There was another good attendance at St. Michael's Cathedral parish fete last night and stall-holders had an extremely busy time. The heavy…

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Leeton Presbyterian Church Departure of Secretary

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 6

At a meeting of the Board of Management of the Leeton Presbylerian Church held recently, much regret was expressed when the secretary,…

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Methodist Harvest Festival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Services will be held at the Methodist Church on Sunday next. In the morning a special anthem will be…

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The War and After Threat to India Disarmament of Germany Mr. Churchill's Promise to Austria

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—General Sir Alan Hartley, in a speech at the Council of State meeting at New Delhi, declared: "There is no cause for loss of heart. Our losses are grievous and the situation serious. In other…

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Catholic Parish Fete Last Session To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

After running nightly for more than two weeks, the Catholic parish fete in St. Joseph's Hall will conclude to-night, when all the attractions which…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

The Rev. J. B. Rentoul will conduct the morning land evening services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, on Sunday and the afternoon service at Downside…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

At the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow there will be a special youth service at 11 a.m. At 7.30 p.m. the Rev. H. Green will preach on "The Welcome Home.",…

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Card Party in Aid of Catholic Building Fond

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

The North Wagga A.L.P., assisted by Mesdames Reid and Burnett, arranged a very successful card party which was held in the North Wagga…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

Communion will be celebrated at to-morrow morning's service at the Church of Christ, Tompson-etreet There will be a praise service at 7.15 p.m. and a special…

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