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Churches, 1939

3,931 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 197

Church Re-union Guildford Congregationalists

The Broadcaster · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4
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A [?] happy re-union took place in the [?] Congregation Church last Saturday evening, when the present [?] of the Girls Guild entertained…

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Greater Attack on Church by Nazis. German Persecution Will Become More Relentless. Inventory of Sacred Vessels by Nazi Police

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 42

Closely following on the heels of Hitler's recent Reichstag speech in which he heaped ridicule and scorn upon the Catholic Church and virtually forecast…

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A Workman Fooled Negrin and Saved Loot From Church

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 12

Paris.—Jean Marot, special correspondent at Barcelona for "Le Journal," has reported to his paper an extraordinary case scene, which he says he witnessed…

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Ministry of Supply. Likely British Move. Mr. Churchill's Name Mentioned. From Our Own Correspondent. London, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 10

If, as is expected, the British Cabinet to-day decides to establish a Ministiy for the supply of munitions and equipment to the Services, it is likely that…

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Churches' Duty. "Evangelise or Decay." Congregational Union Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

"The Church must either evangelise or decay," said the Rev. S. S. W. Horner, past chairman of the Congregational Union of New South Wales, at the…

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Rockdale Church Concert

The Propeller · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 7

On Saturday night the Rockdale Methodist Church Choir will present a concert in the church, under the direction of Mr. H. Lyndon Jones…

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Church of England Concert

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

A concert will be held in the Parish Hall, Ocean Grove Avenue, Cronulla, on Monday, May 1st, at 8 p.m. Come and spend a pleasant evening and…

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Christian Science Churches

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

Doctrines of Atonement was the subject in all Churches of Christ. Scientist on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "We also joy…

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Christian Science Churches

The St George Call · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

“Doctrine of Atonement” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “We also joy in God through our Lord Jesus…

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Slander Nailed Martin On Church

Daily News · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

THE answer emphatically is "No," said Mr. Clarrie Martin, Labor's candidate for Waverley, when last night he…

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Paddington Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 12

Easter period was fittingly observed by special services. The early morning service on Good Friday was well attended; and the entire congregation remained to the Sacrament of the Lord's…

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Newtown Mission Activities

The Methodist · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

The success of the anniversary services of the Mission was the result of a fine combination of the loyal support of the members of the four…

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Methodist Crusaders Uralla Camp

The Methodist · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

Uralla Camp! Now a memory of delightful days, happy fellowship, intense interest in things of the "Spirit," fun, and "Times of Quiet."…

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Women's Home Mission League Annual Conference Meeting

The Methodist · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

The Conference meeting of the Women's Home Mission League was attended by a record number (230) of representative women from all…

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"The Best of all is, God is with us" 12.11.12.11. Tune: Centenary, Methodist Hymn Book Companion, 1019

The Methodist · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 12

The God of all ages, Creator and Sovereign, Whose mercy and truth are as vast as His sway, Who dwells with the humble and speaks in the stillness—…

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Notes on the Week The Church's Youth

The Methodist · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

THERE is everywhere a deep concern on the part of youth for the permanent values embodied in the Christian tradition. It does not always express itself through the ordinary forms of Church…

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The Churches. Lakemba Charge. Rev. S. A. Eastman New Minister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 9

The Rev. S. A. Eastman, who has accepted the call to the Lakemba Presbyterian Church, has been in charge of St. Paul's, Young, for the past eight…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Plans. To-morrow's Church Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 19

Anzac Sunday as a prelude to the official commemoration of Anzic Day on Tuesday will be obseived to-mor-row with special services in many of…

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Will Bind Labor Union Leader, Churchmen Tell

Daily News · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 2

In a last-minute Waverley appeal last night. Mr. A. W. Thompson, president of the A.L.P. Presidents and…

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