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Churches, 1939

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Church News

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

Rev. George Gray of Weston succeeds the Rev. J. E. A. Chapman as minister at the Parramtta North Centenary Church. According to clerics…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 9

Matter was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God…

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For Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

Mesdames McMahon and Hogan were hostesses at an afternoon in the Blacktown School of Arts last week. The effort assisted the fund for the St…

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Church Centenary. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 12

The congregation of the Presbyterian Church at Bowenfels began on Saturday the celebration of the centenary of the charge[?] which was established in 1839. Functions…

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Cleric Asks Killer to Speak Dramatic Cry In Church

The Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 3

At the funeral of Robert James Anderson, 22, victim of the Erskine-street hotel shooting, the Rev. A. G. Rix to-day made an impassioned appeal to the murderer. "If the man who shot this boy did it in error. I ask…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

Services for next Sunday, 26th inst. are:—Rupertswood 11.15, St. Marys 3, Mt. Druitt 7.30. Rev. R. W. Wannan. On Saturday next Mt. Druitt will be…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life The Catholic Missions and the Sino-Japanese Conflict

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

If it be permissible to derive a metaphor from China's two great rivers, the Blue and the Yellow, one would be tempted to say that to-day this immense…

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Methodist Ministers

The Propeller · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

At the recently-held annual conference of the Methodist Church, the following appointments of ministers were made in substitution of those…

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Oatley Methodist Church. Silver Jubilee Services

The Propeller · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

The celebrations in connection with the silver jubilee of the foundation of the Oatley Methodist Church were held during the past week-end. The…

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Presbyterian Church St. Marys-rupertswood Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian charge of St. Marys and Rupertswood was held on Tuesday, 14th inst., and was presided over by…

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Fairfield Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 8

The weekly meeting of Fairfield Catholic Club was held on Wednesday night last. The syllabus item for the night was 'Radio Trials,' radio equipment being…

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Presbyterian Church REV. J. McILROY Leaving Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 4

Rev. J. McIlroy will conduct his last services at Penrith Presbyterian Church next Sundny. He is leaving the district, and will reside in the…

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The Air Mission Report

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 4

The British Air Mission, as was expected, has recommended the manufacture of military aircraft in Australia. The report, which is a secret document, is believed to contain far-reaching recommendations and after a preliminary consideration,…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 18

Mr. John Bertram Norris, son of the late Colonel I. B. Norris and Mrs. Norris, and grandson of the late Hon. J. Lane Mullins, was among those present at the…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Weekly Meeting

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 31
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There was a good attendance of members and associates of the Catholic Evidence Guild in St. Mary's Chapter Hall, at the last meeting. The guild…

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Nine Baptised at Shanghai Catholic University

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

Shanghai.—On Christmas Eve the Rector of Aurora Catholic University here had the happiness of baptising nine persons all connected with this important…

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Newcastle and District. Catholic Boys' School Association

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 41

The Women's Committee, which raised £537/10/- during the year, was thanked in the annual report of the District Catholic Boys' School Association. The…

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With the Catholic Scouts (Continued from Last Week.)

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 40

Foodstuffs are allowed to be taken to Camp Site and fresh milk for meals on Good Friday and Easter Saturday morning breakfast may be shown on the list…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies Union. Press Correspondent

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 22

Mr. A. Roberts, 24 Glen Street, Marrickville, was elected as press correspondent at Council meeting and all reports are to be forwarded to him in…

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