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Churches, 1947

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Grave Statement Awaited on Britain's Crisis Churchill Says Vigorous Leadership Vital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): "Whatever may be the troubles and difficulties we have to bear, the British people will not be found unequal to them," said Mr. Churchill last night…

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Presbyterian Church 32nd Annual Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 4

THIRTY-TWO years! Practically the life-time of the M.I.A. What a magnificent record the Leeton Presbyterian Church has…

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Methodist Paper Hits at War Marriages

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Monday: The "candid issue" in the current issue of "The South Australian Methodist" on the failure of wartime…

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Knowing the Real Australian Life on the Brungle Mission Station Interesting Narrative Tells of Habits and Customs

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 6

THIS REAL AUSTRALIAN—THE ABORIGINE—HAS WON A DEEP RESPECT AMONG THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ADOPTED THEIR COUNTRY. BUT LITTLE DO THESE PEOPLE KNOW OF THE LIFE, THE CUSTOMS OF THESE NATIVE AUSTRALIANS…

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Mr. Churchill Thinks Emergency Plans Too Late

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday: Speaking at Woodstock yesterday, Mr. Churchill said the country had fallen into an evil plight. He feared that Mr. Attlee had…

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Church Notes Anglican

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 August 1947 · page 3

The Mission School building fund continues to grow, although more slowly. There is now almost £500 in hand. Promises of at least another…

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Tennis Christ Church Team

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 August 1947 · page 4

Christ Church team to play Town IV., on Town courts: A. Harris, B. Clarke, W. Williams. B. Tickner, Mrs. Gammage, Mrs. Gardiner; reserves, K…

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British Privations "Worse Than War;" Churchill Fears Remedy May Be Too Late

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): "We—proud Britain who stood alone against the mighty tyrant; who unaided kept the flag of freedom flying for more than a whole year—are now forced to live on foreign aid and subject…

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Church Notes Anglican

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

Next Sunday, August 10, is an important anniversary for Australian Anglicans. It is the date on which, in the year…

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U.S. Mediation Mission To Indonesia

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Thursday: The Secretary of State, General Marshall, announced that the United States was ready to send a mediation mission to…

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Methodist Church Youth

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 2

Sunday nest will be observed as Young People's Day and services will be held to mark the occasion. At the morning service the Sunday School…

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Catholic Teams

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

The following team will represent Catholic club in their competition matches on Saturday, August 9. A grade v Town II, at Catholic…

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Methodist Paper Hits at War Marriages

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 2

The "candid issue" in the current issue of "The South Australian Methodist" on the failure or war-time marriages said that many marries had…

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Randolph Churchill to Visit Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 2

Mr. Randolph Churchill, son of Mr. Winston Churchill, will arrive in Australia early next month for a lecture tour. He will remain in…

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Lutheran Church Anniversary

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 1

WHEN Trinity Lutheran Congregation celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with a divine service last Sunday afternoon, the church…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1947 · page 4

The Rev. Emlyn James will conduct the morning and evening services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church tomorrow and the…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1947 · page 4

Tomorrow will be observed throughout the State as Youth Sunday. In Wagga tonight a novelty social will be held and tomorrow…

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The Gap Church Stall

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1947 · page 2

The stall in St. John's Hall grounds on Thursday, conducted by churchwomen from The Gap, resulted in almost £60 being netted…

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Mr. Churchill Flays Proposed New Powers "Blank Cheque for Totalitarianism"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.): "The powers which the Government plans for itself are a negation of British freedom and way of life in peacetime," said Mr. Churchill in the…

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Church Notes Presbyterian

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 3

A congregational meeting held last' Wednesday decided that the anniversary thanksgiving offerings should be devoted to (1) interest on the church…

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