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Churches, 1939

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St. Patrick's Church Closed for Renovation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

The historio church, St. Patrick's Church Hill, which was the cradle of Roman Catholicism in Australia, and which stands on a site where the first Mass was conducted in…

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Church Anniversary

The Propeller · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

The celebrations connected with the anniversary of South Hurstville Methodist Church last Sunday were appreciated by large congregations…

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Golden Jubilee. Rockdale Congregational Church

The Propeller · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 8

On April 30, the golden jubilee celebrations of the Rockdale Congregational Church were commenced, with thanksgiving addresses by Rev…

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Christian Science Churches

Liverpool News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4
Also in The Biz

Adam and Fallen Man was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "As in Adam all…

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Rev. Dr. Rumbles (M.s.c.) Question Box Through Wireless Station 2 S M (Copyright Throughout Australia.) Can Pagans Be Saved? B.A.C., Strathfield: Does Catholic doctrine allow of henthen souls transcending beyond Limbo?

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 10

Not in the case of unbaptised infants who die before coming to the use of reason and the stage of personal responsibility. The heathen who does come to…

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LOOKING Backwards Our Catholic Life of Long Age "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

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 33

Cobar had a big function of its own during the month of November, when three Bishops attended the ceremony of the blessing of the foundation-stone of…

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Catholic Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

More than 300 Catholic teachers in the State attended the annual conference, which began at St. Benedict's Hall yesterday afternoon. The conference will be continued to-day, and will…

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City Mission Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 8

The Sydney City Mission, working among the needy people in the congested areas of the city, is appealing for funds to supply blankets, clothing, and…

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City Mission's Winter Appeal

The Sun · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

The winter programme of the Sydney City Mission includes distribution of blankets, clothing and food orders to needy people and the…

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Lead Stolen From Church

The Sun · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

Thieves have ripped a quarter of a ton of lead from the roof of St. John's Church of England, Glebe, and on wet days the rain leaks…

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Dutch Church & Lambeth Walk Johannesburg

The Sun · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5

The Dutch Reformed Church is considering banning the Lambeth Walk. Speakers at the synod said they…

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Council and Church. Dividing Fence

The St George Call · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

A report was made at the last meeting of Rockdale Council by the inspector (Mr. Tyrell) concerning a dividing fen[?]e between St. John's Church of England…

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Church of Christ Bexley Nth

The St George Call · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

The Church of Christ Bible school scholars will be holding a special after, noon service on Mothers' Day. It will take the form of a pleasant Sunday…

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Stir Over Church Article On Sex

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5

An article advocating sex instruction by parents, clergy, and teachers has caused a stir in Anglican…

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Paddington Mission Winter Appeal

The Methodist · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 10

Winter is with us; and so are winter needs. There are many deserving folk in our Mission area who will be very glad of…

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An Historic Methodist Family

The Methodist · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 13

The name of John Lees, of Castlereagh, who was associated with the building of the first Methodist Church in Australia, is woven into…

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At Last the Day (Tune. New Methodist Book, No. 22.)

The Methodist · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 2

At last the day we love is here, Mother's Day. The greatest day in all the year, Mother's Day…

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Jubilee of the Waverley (Bondi Junction) Church Inspiring Services at the 50th Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1

SITUATED in the busy centre of Bondi Junction, the Waverley Methodist Church, with its lofty spire, is a landmark in the…

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The Churches. Russian Missionary Society. Secretary's Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 9

The Rev. F. J. Miles, genral secretary of the Russian Missionaiy Society, who has been conducting a campaign in New Zealand, will arrive in Sydney…

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