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Churches, 1939

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Christian Science Churches

The Broadcaster · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 4
Also in Liverpool News, The Biz

Mortals and Immortals was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "We that are in…

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When Catholics A Constructional BUILD & Decorate Guide The Christian Brothers at Newtown An Historic Old School Under St. Joseph's Church Links with Lewisham

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 6

As the Christian Brothers are marking the golden jubilee of their Lewisham High School with various functions it might be well to point out that their…

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St. Mary's Cathedral Special Appeal Complete Liquidation of the Building Debt Archbishop Kelly's Personal Request The moonlight softens the stately Gothic beauty of the Mother Church of Australia

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 18

In the left-hand corner is a recent picture of his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney whose appeal for St. Mary's will be readily answered by our devoted Catholic people…

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Country Friends and Benefactors. The Appeal of the Mother Church

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 19

The Archbishop invites subscriptions also from all friends and benefactors throughout New South Wales, particularly from those who frequently visit St…

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Step-dancing Over a Churchman's Grave Presbyterians Perturbed

The Sun · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

Mention of "step-dancing over a dead man's grave," was made at the Presbyterian General Assembly to-day. It was pointed out that the remains of George…

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Mother's Day Services. Churches and Cemeteries Crowded

The Propeller · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 3

Sunday's celebration of Mother's Day was marked in the St. George and Sutherland districts with large attendances at all churches and all…

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Old Hurstville Church. Anniversary of Historic Ceremony

The Propeller · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 2

On one of the venerable walls of the oldest portion of St. George's Church of England, Hurstville, hidden, more or less, in ecclesiastical…

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Church Asks Lottery Ban

Daily News · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

Abolition of the State Lottery and commercialised Sunday sport was urged upon the Government last night by the…

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Nazi Control Of Church Farms VIENNA

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 3

THE Nazi Commissioner for Austria (Herr Buerckel) yesterday took over the administration of 9000 farms…

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Loftus Park Church of Christ

The Biz · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 2

The services at the Leftus Park Church of Christ on Sunday. May 7, win e well [?] Sixty-one met to break bread at the morning service, and also to hear…

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Canley Vale Church of Christ

The Biz · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 6

Well attended meetings marked the special Mother's Day services at the above church, the chapel being nicely decorated for the occasion. The address…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Hall's Use Criticised. "Step-dance on Grave."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 13

The question whether certain entertainments held in the Assembly Hall, Margaret Street, were of an unseemly nature was discussed at the…

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Christian Science Churches

The St George Call · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 6

“Mortals and Immortals” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, Sunday. The Golden Text was: “We that are In…

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The Office, Mission, and Message of the Preacher

The Methodist · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 5

Notes of an address at the Local Preachers' gathering on Monday last, by Rev. P. L. Black, Secretary of Conference. Introducing the main theme of his address, Mr…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Youth Welfare. Complaint of Insufficient Support

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 19

Indifference towards Sunday schools and lack of financial support for the work of the Welfare of Youth Council of the Presbyterian Church were…

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The Church Services

The Methodist · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, and the State Premier, Mr. Stevens, have both invoked the help of the Churches in connection with Empire Day by stressing in the services of the Sunday the…

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Membership of the Church The Place of Youth (1.)

The Methodist · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 6

Last year the General Conference passed new legislation covering entry into Church membership, particularly in relation to children and young people. This year our own State Conference gave…

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The Churches. Church of Christ. Pastor for Bexley North

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 11

The founders or the Church of Christ at Bexley North, after several years of patient endeavour, have gratified their Ambition by having a full-time pastor…

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