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Churches, 1939

3,931 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 197

In the Churches "Darkest Hour..." Cleric Sees New Age's Dawn

Daily News · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 5

"THE old order is changing. The world' may well [?] on the very verge of a new age."…

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More Churches to Show Films

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 5

Moving pictures of a religious character will shortly be a feature in many of Sydney's churches. Orders have been placed for the…

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Roman Catholic Archdiocese. Appointments and Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 17

As thee result of the departure of a number of priests on extended vacations abroad and the creation of new parishes, many changes and transfers have taken place in the Roman…

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Park Free, Cars Annoy Church

Daily News · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

DANCERS and picturegoers have been driving their cars into the grounds of St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, George Street, and leaving them parked for several hours…

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Mission Tea

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 12

A MORNING tea party, arranged by the Sydney's Women's Auxiliary for the Australia Board of Missions, was held at the Kindergarten Union tearooms…

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Beautification of Church Hill. Parish Hall to be Demolished

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 18

To enable the beautification of Church Hill, St. Philip's parish hall and other structures are to be demolished, and a new parish hall is to be erected facing Clarence Street…

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Hitler's Heel on Catholic Youth Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 3

BERLIN, Tuesday.--The German Government has ordered the disbandment of Catholic Youth organisations…

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France's New Jibuti Plan Mission Follows Chamberlain's Pledge London, Tuesday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 3

A LEADING French banker, M. Baudoin, left Paris unobtrusively for Rome to-night. It is strongly reported that he has been authorised by the Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, to discuss with…

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Church's Bill "Something for Nothing"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 10

A complaint against the council's charges for electricity was voiced by a local church at last week's meeting of Ermington-Rydelmere Council…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 8

Spirit was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.''…

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Church and State in Italy. Discussion at Vatican. ROME, Feb. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 17

The Pope has convened a meeting of 300 Bishops to be held in the Vatican on Saturday next to discuss the relations of the Church and State, in the hope of denning the…

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Pews for Natives "Whites Object to Them in Church" Social Worker's Plea For New Outlook

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

Natives, either of mixed or full blood, are not welcome at church services in many country towns, Mrs. Caroline Kelly, social anthropologist revealed today. During her studies on the north coast, she said, she…

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Anti-seismic Church in Korinthos

To Ethnico Vema = Greek National Tribune · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 1

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 8

The annual Congregational Meeting of the Sprinwood Presbyterian Church was held on Monday, 23rd ult., when the reports of the Session…

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Assisting Church Fairfield Presbyterian Ladies

The Biz · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

On Friday evening last a very successful social and entertainment, organised by Mrs. Colley, for the Ladies' Guild, in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian…

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Catholic Artists

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 26

The Fra Angelico Guild (Group of Catholic Artists) extends a cordial invitation to all persons wishing to further Catholic Action in Australia, through the…

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Catholic Primary Schools

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 26

A meeting for teachers will be held in St. Mary's Cathedral Chapter Hall on Saturday. February 11, at 10.30 a.m…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 18

Rev. Dr." James Kelly, nephew of Arch bishop Kelly, of Pungarehu, New Zealand, died after a sudden Illness last Wednesday, 1st Inst…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life The First Communion Dress Happy Indian Story or a Great Event

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

India is a land of sun and flowers, of rigid castes, and of jealously guarded customs. When dawn breaks over Tanjore and life is just beginning to stir…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Weekly Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 20

There was a good attendance of members and associates at the weekly meeting of the Catholic Evidence Guild in St Mary's Cathedral Chapter Hall on…

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