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Churches, 1939

3,931 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 197

Air Mission's Inquiries. Sydney Disappointment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 10

Keen disappointment was expressed yesterday by owners of factories and those engaged in the metal trade that New South Wales has only one…

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Likes Laughs, Comfort in His Church

The Sun · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 6

Gusts of laughter from the congregation during a sermon do not disturb the minister of the Congregational Church, Dulwich Hill, the Rev…

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School Friends At Church

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 9

As Miss Joan Rose was once captain of Sydney Girls' High School many of her schoolfriends were among the guests and onlookers at her wedding…

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Methodist Women's Federation

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 12

The Council of the Methodist Women's Federation met in the Board Room on February 14th, 1939, when Mrs. R. H. Campbell presided. Final arrangements were made for the annual rally,…

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To the Representatives Methodist Conference, 1939

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 6

In November last several Synods carried one or both of the following resolutions:—(1) That the Synod recommends to…

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Letters to the Editor First Churches

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 6

Sir,—In your reference last week to the unveiling of a memorial on the site of the original Walker St. Church, to take place on the 12th…

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New Church at Five Dock Foundation Stones Laid

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

FIVE DOCK METHODISM dates back to 1866. In 1898 a church, which is incorporated in the new building…

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Opening of New Church Hall at Cow Flat

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

Saturday, 4th February, was a red-letter day in the history of Cow Flat, when, in the presence of a large congregation, the new church hall was officially opened and dedicated. More than twenty…

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The Churches. Goulburn Baptist. New Pastor Chosen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 5

The Rev. F. E. Peffer, who has accepted, the call to the Baptist Church at Goulburn, will commence his ministry on Sunday, March 5…

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Humble Workers Teach Church How Jesus Lived

Daily News · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

THE Christian Church is a movement, but also a highly organised institution. A movement is aggressive and adaptable to changing circumstances, but an established institution can become static and stereotyped in its approach to vital problems…

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Air Mission Leader Arrives

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Sir Hardman Lever, leader of the British Air Mission to report on the possible extension of aircraft manufacture in…

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Church and State. Dr. Mowll's Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 10

The vital problem of the Church and the State, which was important in Germany, and also deeply affected the Japanese Christian, was discussed at the…

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Harvest Lessons. Church's Lean Years

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 10

The Rev.R.C. Turner speaking at the Pitt Street Congregational Church last nigni said that the simple agricultural life depicted in the Bible. was still the background…

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In the Churches Given Nothing to Defend

Daily News · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

"THE poor want more than charity--they want justice," declared Mr. B. W. Peach at North Strathfield Presbyterian Church yesterday. "We cannot urge defence and physical fitness in the face…

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"Indecent Book Invasion" Church Report Expresses Serious Alarm Banning Of Suggestive Magazines Approved PERTH

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

"The manner in which salacious literature has been pouring into Australia has given cause for serious alarm." This is stated in the report of the Social Reform…

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Children's Special Service Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 13

The Rev. R. S. Bevington, formerly of St. John's, Portland Square, London, who has joined the Australian staff of the Children's Special Service Mission and Scripture Union,…

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No News About Mission Party Adelaide

The Sun · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

Fears are felt for the safety of two ministers of the Inland Mission and a former Adelaide school sports mistress, who are travelling from Alice…

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Mission at Castle Hill

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The "Open Air Campaigners" have just concluded a fortnight's successful mission at Castle Hill. Two services were held in St. Paul's…

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The Methodist Conference. Pastoral Sessions Open

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 17

The need for a great revival in religion was emphasised by the president of the Methodist Conference, the Rev. R. H. Campbell, at the opening of…

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Manufacture of Aircraft. Australia's Capacity. British Mission Impressed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 15

Air Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore, a member of the British Air Mission said last night that he was surprised at the potential capacity of…

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