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Churches, 1939

3,931 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 197

Mayor Attacks Churchmen NEWCASTLE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

"It seems as though many churchmen would rather suppress gambling than help crippled children," said the Mayor…

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Methodist Church

The Biz · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 10
Also in The Broadcaster, Nepean Times

A grand concert was held in the Church Hall on Monday, March 20, to a good attendance. The artists were greatly appreciated and well applauded…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life— Palm Island Loss of Mission Launch, "Little Flower"

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 3

Most Australian Catholics, I suppose, have heard of Palm Island. But very few, I am sure, could tell us exactly where it is, while fewer still have any…

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Penrith Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

Rev. J. McIlroy having resigned from the charge of Penrith Presbyterian Church, Rev. R. W. Wannan, St. Marys-Rupertswood, has been…

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Concert & Presentations Cabramatta Parish Churches

The Biz · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 1

A concert organised by the officers of the Memorial Church of England, Cabramatta to raise funds for surplices for the 60 juvenlle choir members in the various…

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Presbyterian

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

Penrith: 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. Congregational meeting at clost of evening service. Rev. R. W. Wannan, Interim Moderator…

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Holroyd Methodist Church

The Biz · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 10
Also in The Broadcaster

The trustees of Holroyd Methodist Church are busy preparing for the golden Jubilee of the church, which takes place from April 9 to April 23. Special…

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Gospel Mission

The Propeller · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 8

Owing to the Homedale Hall, South Hurstville, having been sold and converted into dwellings, the Sunday school and Gospel Mission…

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Fairfield Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 8

The syllabus item for the Fairfield Catholic Social club on Wednesday night was "An Old-fashioned Party." Nearly all members appeared in old-time…

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The Catholic Ball

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 26

The Catholic Ball will be held in Mark Foy's Empress Rooms on Wednesday, June 14. Catholic young ladies wishing to make their debut are asked…

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Erskineville Parish. Retreat and Communion Breakfast

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 10

A very beautiful and impressive ceremony took place at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour) Enskineville, on Sunday, 19th inst., at the close of a retreat, given…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 18

The Requiem Mass for Pope Pius XI. celebrated at Munich, Bavaria, was the greatest public display of Bavarian exroyalty and aristocracy since 1933 Seven…

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The Catholic School Paper

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 28
Also in Catholic Freeman's Journal

The manager of the Catholic School Paper has been advised by the Postal Department that the phone number of the office will be changed to FA2744 on or…

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Catholic Congress in South Africa

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 5

Mariannhill, South Africa. — At Mariannhill, the "Cradle of Catholic African Associations," the Vicar Apostolic, the Most Rev. Adalbert Fleischer…

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Caledonian Catholic Association. Annual Picnic

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 21

The annual picnic of the Caledonian Catholic Association of Australia was held on Sunday, 26th inst., in the playing fields attached to Grail Headquarters, Greenwich…

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Peking Catholic University Enjoys Growing Prestige

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 5

Peking.—The Catholic University of Peking, locally known as Fu-Jen University, has weathered many a blast during the past year. It has, however…

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