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Churches, 1939

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Sydney's Tribute to Pius Xi. Leaders of Church and State Assemble. Thousands at Solemn Requiem

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 17

Stirring scenes of fervent piety were witnessed in St. Marys' Cathedral yesterday when thousands thronged the mighty Mother-Church to pay tribute to the…

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Christian Science Churches

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2
Also in Liverpool News, The Biz

Soul was the subject [?] all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Lo, this is our God: we have waited for him, and he will…

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Church and State Pay Homage to late Pontiff Vast Assemblage at St. Mary's Cathedral His Grace Archbishop Gilroy's Impressive Panegyric

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 22

In St. Mary's Basilica, Sydney, oh Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Catholic Church in Australia in harmonious co-operation with Commonwealth…

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Rev. Dr. Rumbles (M.s.c) Question Box Through Wireless Station 25 M (Copyright Throughout Australia.) The Church of Rome. M.P.

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 10

Has not the Church of Rome sometimes digressed from spiritual matters to others which did not concern, her—as in the Galileo affair—and been rebuffed for it?…

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With Air Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 12

LADY BANKS, wife of Sir Donald Banks, of the British Air Mission, photographed on board the Orontes at Fremantle…

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Ice Grips American Shipping — British Air Mission at Fremantle — Police Rehearse for Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 14

Severe conditions on the Atlantic coast of America disorganised shipping last month and necessitated the use of ice breakers. A fishing trawler arriving at Boston covered with ice after battling with snow and gales. Sir Donald Banks (top)…

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Church Pioneer Entertained. Moss Vale

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

Mr. John Vandenbergh, aged 88, who has been associated with the Robertson Methodist Church since the circuit was established 50 years ago, was entertained by church members…

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A Chest and a Church! X-ray Is Mystery Church In Chest

The Sun · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

Shown above is the photograph of a man's chest, taken at Lithgow Hospital last week. It has provided…

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Church Boycott of Nazis Washington, Thursday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

A VOLUNTEER Christian Committee to boycott Nazi Germany has been formed by American Church…

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A Notable Methodist Layman

The Methodist · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 10

In a recent issue we featured the "Tom Brown" Centenary Ceremonies at the Dalton Church, Gunning Circuit. An extended report of the…

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The Churches. Church of Christ. New Pastor at Epping

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 5

Mr. P. D. McCallum, who has commenced his ministry at the Church of Christ, Epping, is a man of intellectual attainments and wide experience…

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Housing Sunday. Observance in Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 13

The various Protestant denominations and the Salvation Army, in co-operation with the Housing Council of New South Wales, will observe to-morrow as "Housing Sunday."…

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Housing Talks in Churches

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

In cooperation with the Housing Council of N.S.W., tomorrow will be Housing Sunday in metropolitan churches…

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STATE v. Church in Germany Berlin

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 5

The German Education Minister (Herr Rust) has closed the Catholic theological faculty at Munich University because lectures by a lecturer…

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New Pope Will Continue Working For Peace Church Dignitary On Vatican's World Policy

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

CHRISTIANITY IS MOURNING THE PASSING OF A POPE, WHO EARNED FROM A TROUBLED WORLD THE TITLE OF "THE POPE OF PEACE." When war clouds have gathered during the 16 years of his reign, the eves of humanity have instinctively turned to this…

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Cardinals Shocked Nazi Warning To Church Envoy Demands Pro-fascist Pope London, Friday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 3

MEMBERS of the Rome Diplomatic Corps were scandalised by an indiscreet utterance of the German ambassador, Herr Von Bergen, to-day. Addressing 40 Cardinals at a reception, he…

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Mass In All Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

Requiem Mass for the late Pope Pius XI will be held in every Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Sydney next…

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Thief Steals Church Takings

The Sun · Sunday 19 February 1939 · page 7

A thief last night stole £75 from the Assembly Hall, in Margaret-street, city. The proceeds, of a collection from a Church function, the…

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