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Churches, 1944

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Special Prayers in Sydney Churches

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1944 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tues.: Special prayers for the welfare of the Allied Armies in Europe will be offered in churches in Sydney to-morrow…

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In Australia Services in Churches

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wed.: Hundreds of people from all walks of life attended city churches, which held special intercession services for…

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Services at Wagga Churches To-day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 2

In accordance with His Majesty's request, a short intercessory service for the success of the Allied arms, will be held at St…

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Tarcutta Anglican Church

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

At St. Mark's Church of England. Tarcutta, on Sunday evening at 7.30 there will be a special service of intercession for victory,…

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Anglican Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

Bishop Burgmann and Mrs. Burgmann, passing through Cootamundra on Tuesday, were guests at the rectory, en route to Young…

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Leeton Methodist Church 31st ANNIVERSARY

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 3

SPECIAL services at the Methodist Church, on Sunday, marked this occasion, when large congregations gathered, for the 31st…

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Leeton Presbyterian Church King's Birthday Commemoration

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

The evening service next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church, will be fully choral and in commemoration of King's Birthday. The choir will have…

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Mr. Churchill's Warning "Enormous Exertions Ahead"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Thurs. (A.A.P.): Addressing the Commons Mr. Churchill said he did not propose to make any statement on the Northern France battles…

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King's Call to Prayer Wagga Churches Hold Special Services

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

Services were held in Wagga churches yesterday to mark the opening of the second from and prayers were said for the success…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 2

The service at the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow morning will be conducted by Chaplain N. G. Pardey. Post-war matters will…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 2

To-morrow's services at the Church of Christ will commence at 10 a.m. with Junior Christian Endeavor. This will be followed by a Communion…

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Church Notices CHURCH Of ENGLAND

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 2

The King's call to prayer Will be observed at all services of the Church of England to-morrow. A special service of intercession will…

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Allied Progress in Italy Lt.-col. Churchill Captured, Says Enemy

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Friday. (A.A.P)— Reuter's correspondent at Allied Headquarters in Italy says that the Fifth Army at Lake Bracciano…

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Special Prayers in Catholic Churches

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 2

At the request of the Apostolic Delegate (the Most Rev. J. Panico, S.T.D., J.U.D.) and at the direction of the Bishop of Wagga Wagga (the…

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Orphanage Appeal Market Day Raises £700 Remarkable Church of England Effort

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 3

A market day in aid of the Church of England Orphanage was held in Wagga on Saturday and met with such generous support that the final result…

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Presbyterian Church Special Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 2

The concluding services of the special mission conducted within the Leeton Presbyterian Church will be held this week Tuesday and…

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The Church Its Real Mission

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 4

Addressing congregations at Coolamon and Wagga on Sunday, the Rev. M J. Georg answered the question. "What is the Christian Church's…

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War News Allied Progress In Normandy Churchill at Front

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 2

An indication of the rapid strides of the Allies in Normandy is given by the news flash just received that British and American service chiefs…

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Mr. Churchill in Battle Zone Surprise Visit Two Busy Hours with Generals Americans Fight Magnificently 60-Mile Beachhead in Allied Hands Gen. Montgomery Pleased with Situation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday: Mr. Churchill, Field Marshal Smuts, General Eisenhower, the British Chief of Staff (General Sir Alan Brooke), Admiral King, General Marshal and General Arnold visited the Normandy beach-head yesterday. Mr. Churchill,…

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Britain and General de Gaulle Mr. Churchill Questioned in Commons

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Wed. (A.A.P.): Replying to seven questions on the order paper on the subject of the British relations with General de Gaulle, the Prime…

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