Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Riverina · Churches

Churches, 1944

780 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 39

Church of England Ball Debutantes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 July 1944 · page 2

A rehearsal of debutantes for the Church of England Ball, to be held at the All Services Palais on August 3, took place last night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local & General Anglican Parish Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 5

Toddlers' Home contributions now total £98/18/. Included in recent donations were £5 from the Bethungra Women's Guild and £1/10 from Junior…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Anglican Church Large Gathering Welcomes New Bishop

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 2

A large attendance of parishioners and others, was present at St. Peter's Hall last night, when a welcome was extended to the now Bishop of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Leeton Presbyterian Church Merchant Navy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 2

In accordance with the declared intention of various church authorities throughout the Commonwealth, next Sunday evening, at the service of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Catholic Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 2

Preparations for the forthcoming Catholic Ball are moving ahead apace. As announced in the advertisement, the committee has been able to secure…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Allied Planes on Shuttle Mission To Germany, Russia, Italy and France

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.)—In the final leg of a shuttle mission that took them to Russia end Italy and then back to Britain,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Religious Education Large Scale Movement Launched By Church of England at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of men at the Church at England Rectory at Wagga last night the question of religious…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Latest Second Edition Flying Bombs Cause 2752 DEATHS Mr. Churchill Tells Commons of Counter-Measures "Battle For Normandy Will Not Suffer"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday. (A.A.P.): Flying bombs had so far caused 2752 fatal casualties, a high proportion being in London, said the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in the House of Commons to-day. About 8000 persons had been injured and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 6

"The World is Round" will be the sermon subject taken by the Rev. Emlyn James, B.A., B.D., at the 11 o'clock service at St…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 6

Chaplain N. G. Pardey will conduct the service at 11 a.m. at the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow. The service at 7.30 p.m. will be…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 6

Junior Christian Endeavor will be held at the Church of Christ, Tompson-street, at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, followed at 11…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Anglican Bishop Welcomed at Happy Social Function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 3

A WARM and cordial welcome was extended the new Bishop of Riverina, the Right Reverend Murray in St. Peter's Hall, on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Anglican Men's Breakfast Attended by Large Gathering Bishop Murray's Eloquent Address

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 2

DESCRIBED by the Bishop as a very fine demonstration of the Christian family, the communion service at St. Peter's Church on Sunday morning, and the breakfast subsequently in the hall, was attended by about 150 men, including some visitors from Ganmain…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

U-boats Under Control Mr. Churchill and President Roosevelt Issue Joint Statements Light Shipping Losses During Invasion

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Monday: "Thousands of Allied ships moved across the Channel to Normandy to build up the military…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

National Catholic Rural Movement Fourth Diocesan Conference Opened at Wagga Yesterday Final Sessions To-day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 3

The fourth Wagga Diocesan conference of the National Catholic Rural Movement opened at St. Joseph's Hall. Wagga, yesterday morning under the chairmanship of the Episcopal chairman, the Most Rev. F. A. Henschke, D.D., and the large attendance included many clergy who had travelled long…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

National Catholic Rural Movement Conference at Wagga Adopts Land Settlement Scheme Small Areas For Part-Time Farmers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 4

The fourth Wagga Diocesan conference of the National Catholic Rural Movement, which opened at Wagga on Monday, was concluded yesterday afternoon. The conference considered a report on land settlement and decided to open a fund…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anglican Dance

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 8

At the All services Palais next Thursday night an attractive dance will be held in aid of Church of England Ball funds. The J. and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 4

"What to do with Unbelief" will be the subject of the sermon by the Rev. Emlyn James, B.A., B.D., at the 11 a.m. service…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 4

The morning service at the Wagga Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by Chaplain N. G. Pardey. The Rev. C. J…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Presbyterian Country Services

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 4

Presbyterian services will be conducted to-morrow at Brookdale at 11 a.m., Collingullie at 3 p.m., and at The Rock at 7.30…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →