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, 1945

844 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 43

Methodist Church, Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

Special references to Mothers' Day will be made at the Methodist Church on Sunday next. In the morning at 11 a.m. the Rev. M. L. Layton's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rannock Methodist Rally

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

On the afternoon and evening of 28th April, a Circuit Rally was held in the Methodist Church, Rannock. Many young people from Ganmain and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Presbyterian Flower Show a Great Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

The Flower Show and Fancy Fair conducted by the members of the Coolamon Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild, on afternoon and night of last week, was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Young Anglican Association Presentation Ball 19 Debutantes Presented to Mrs. Drakeford Eight Parliamentarians Present

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

The Tumut Young Anglicans' ball, held in O'Brien's Hall on Wednesday night, was one of the most successful functions of its kind ever…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Catholic Youth Movement Club Rooms Blessed And Officially Opened By Rev. Dean Lacey

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

THE recently-acquired building in Wade Avenue, which is to serve as club rooms for the Catholic Youth Movement in this town, were Blessed and officially declared open on Tuesday night last. The Rev. Dean Lacey was assisted by Rev. Father Roach in Blessing the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

European War Ended After Nearly 6 Years Mr. Churchill's Historic Broadcast Spontaneous Rejoicing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

Mr. Churchill announced, in the Brits the House of Commons on Tuesday that hostilities would cease in Europe at one minute after midnight that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

King and Queen Mr. Churchill Meets the People "Riding on Top of a Car"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Thurs. (A.A.P.): For 2½ hours yesterday afternoon the King and Queen drove through cheering crowds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Victory Rejoicings Joy in Russia "The Real Thing," Says Marshal Stalin Mrs. Churchill Broadcasts From Moscow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday. (A.A.P.): People are dancing in the streets of the big Soviet cities in joyous celebration of the Red Army's historic part in Germany's downfall. The Russians are really…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Rock Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

Services in The Rock Church of England parish on Sunday will commence at The Rock at 8 a.m. There will be services at Yerong…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Latest (Second Edition) Mr. Churchill Speaks From Balcony "Happy Days Won For Millions of People"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday. (A.A.P.): Mr. Churchill, after a tumultuous reception at Whitehall last night, spoke to Londoners from the Whitehall balcony unofficially. His speech was free from all ceremony and straight from his heart, says the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Marrar Church of England Welcome to Rev. B. E and Mrs. Hancock

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 4

There was a large gathering in St Francis’ Hail, Marrar, on April 20, when a welcome was extended to the Rev. B. E. Hancock, Th.L , and Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Presbyterian Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

At St. Andrew's to-morrow there will be thanksgiving and Mothers' Day services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. and also at Downside at 3 p.m. and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Methodist Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

Victory thanksgiving services will be continued in the Methodist churches to-morrow. The morning service at Wagga will be conducted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Anglican Presentation Ball at Tumbarumba

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

Wednesday, May 30, is the date chosen for the Tumbarumba Church of England presentation ball. An excellent prize has been secured for the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Soviet Leaders Send Messages to King and Mr. Churchill

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.): In a message to Mr. Churchill, Marshal Stalin said: "I salute the valiant British armed…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Baptist Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

The Baptist folk joined with the Church of Christ in service of thanksgiving on VE-Day and appreciated the message given by pastor Jenner…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Church Services Victory Thanksgiving Services To-morrow St. John's

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

To-morrow victory thanksgiving services will be held in the Wagga Anglican Churches. The principal celebration will be at St. John's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 3

Following the 10 a.m. Junior Christian Endeavor service at the Church of Christ tomorrow, a Communion service will be held. This will take…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Church in Russia Cordial Relations with State

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 2

MOSCOW, Sunday (A.A.P.).—The newspaper, "Izvestia," features an interview with the Patriarch Alexei, who said that cordial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Victory Thanksgiving Services Continued in Wagga Churches at St. John's

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 2

The services of thanksgiving which were held in Wagga on Wednesday last were continued at some of the churches yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →