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Churches, 1939

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Concert for Methodist Church

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

The members of Fivedock Concert Party delighted a large audience in the School of Arts, Fairfield, last Tuesday night with a varied concert programme…

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Presbyterian Fete

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

The annual Fete in aid of Penrith Presbyterian Church will be held in the Dungowan Theatre on November 9 and 10…

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Sunday School Picnic Presbyterian Church

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 7

Guildford Presbyterian Church held its annual Sunday School picnic at Yennora on Saturday. In the morning the weather looked…

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Golden Jubilee Holroyd Methodist Church

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8
Also in The Broadcaster

The celebrations in connection with the golden jubilee of the Holroyd Methodist Church, Holroyd Road, Merrylands, continued during last week. On Wednesday…

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Methodist Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

A concert, organised by Mrs Honey, in aid of the Church funds, will be held in the Methodist Hall on Thursday next, 27th inst…

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When Catholics A Constructional BUILD & Decorate Guide [?] Catholic Progress in Coonamble New Church Opened at Combara Important Works in Parish Centre

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 6

Fourteen miles from Coonamble is the progressive township of Combara, and on a recent Sunday his Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. J. Norton, Bishop of Bathurst…

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Presbyterian Gifts' Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

The second annual meeting of Penrith Presbyterian Girls' Club was held oil 2nd inst., Mrs White (vice-president) presiding over a good attendance…

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Fairfield Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

The monthly dance conducted by the above club was held in the School of Arts, on Wednesday night. The weather being very suitable, the dancers enjoyed…

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Catholic Ball, 1939

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 26

His Grace Archbishop Gilroy has announced his intention of being present at the Catholic Ball to be held in Mark Foy's Empress Rooms on Wednesday, 14th…

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Catholic School Paper

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 26

It is a rule in the Archdiocese that all Catholic Primary Schools must have the Catholic School paper as their official text book in classes 3, 4, 5, and 6, during…

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Mulgoa Catholic Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

The dance held in the Mulgoa Hall on Easter Saturday night in aid of the Catholic Church was largely patronised, and dancius was enjoyed to…

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St. Marys Presbyterian Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the annual Autumn Fair in aid of St. Marys Frettrterian Church, in the Protestant Hall, on 31st ult, and…

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St. Francis' Parish, Albion St., City

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 26

The historic parish of Haymarket will this year celebrate an interesting anniversary, as Tuesday, June 27, marks the 30th anniversary of the first Mass…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 18

It was reported in Dunedin (N.Z.) on April 11, that his Lordship the Bishop, Rt. Rev. J. Whyte, D.D., was a patient in the Mater Hospital. Latest reports…

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Manchurian Mission. a Recent Appointment

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 33

When in February, 1936, Rev. Edward McGurkin, M.M., then editor of "Fides" Service, reported the capture by Manchurian bandits of the Rev. J. Clarence…

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Chinese Artist. Becomes a Catholic

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 12

A recent conversion to the Catholic faith is that of Mr. Chang Shan-cbieh, nationally known artist. He was baptized at Yunnanfu (China), together with his wife, by…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 27

[For all information as to formation or new branches, affiliations, syllabus items, meetings, debated, and all competitions, please communicate with the general secretary of the Union…

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What the Catholic Pilgrim Sees in Rome

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 20

St. Angelo Bridge and Castle. The Church of II Gesu and head house of the Jesuits in Rome. The Church of the Trinita, seen from the Piazza di Spagna. A remarkable sight—St. Catherine of…

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LOOKING Backwards Our Catholic Life of Long Ago

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 33

"There's many a memory bright and fair will tingle at a name, But leave unstirred the embers there we cannot fan to flame."—"Around the Boree Log." NOTES FROM OUR FILES OF 1902…

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