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Churches, 1939

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Presbyterian Ladies' Guild. Social Evening

The Biz · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 5

A happy social evening was held at the home of Mrs. Alston, of Robertson Road. Guildford, last Saturday. There was a large number of Presbyterians present…

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Dental Essay. Catholic School Competition

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 19

Decay in teeth is not an accident, but a disease, and as such, deserves to be treated with serious concern. Diseased mouths are responsible for an incredible…

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The Australian Catholic Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 26

The undermentioned list of films have been released during the week by the Australian Catholic Central Film Control as suitable for "General Exhibition":—…

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Catholic Evidence Guild at Haymarket

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 19

A large crowd slowly gathered and listened attentively to three guildsmen. Heckling was rather lively at times: one lusty objector being a Naval Petty…

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The Catholic Club. Current Doings

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 25

The first of a series of winter euchre evenings was held in the fourth floor lounge on Wednesday week. There was a large attendance. Valuable prizes were…

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Around The Catholic World Latest Notes and News. Catholic Daily Revived in China

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 13

Washington, D.C., April 9.—One of the most influential daily newspapers in China is edited by a group of Catholics and maintains an editorial policy that is…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Street Corner Lectures

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 29

The lectures at the Haymarket last Friday night were "The Church," "The Divine Authority of the Church," and "Our Lady." Catholic literature was distributed…

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The Australian Catholic Central Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 9

The enclosed list of Films have been released during the month by the Australian Catholic Central Film Council as suitable for "General Exhibition":—…

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Catholic Teachers Discuss Aids to Knowledge

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 20

After the opening Mass, which was celebrated at St. John's College, within the University, and tho stimulating address of Rev. Father E. J. Murphy, S.J., some 600…

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[?]icariate of Cooktown Cairns Catholic Club

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 38

With the object of fostering social activities in the parish, a number of young people have formed a Catholic Club. It has been decided to hold weekly meetings, and…

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Lidcombe Parish. Archbishop Gilroy Blesses Presbytery-memorial, May 28

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 11

It is a far cry to the days of Father Therry, that famous pioneer priest in Australia. Ho knew them as sparsely settled…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action (This page is copyrighted to the Diocesan Secretariate.) Catholic Primary Schools

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 21

(The rules for Catholic Action in the Primary Schools have been published. The Secretariate promised to assist the teachers regularly. It begins now. These…

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Shop in Merrylands and Save Money Merrylands Chamber of Commerce Merrylands Presbyterian Church Anniversary Social

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

A very happy gathering assembled in the church Hall on Saturday last to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the church. Rev. H. A. Shaw (inter moderator) took…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action (This Page Is Copyrighted to the Diocesan Secretariate). Catholic Primary Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 18

(The rules for Catholic Action in the Primary Schools have been published. The Secretariate promised to assist the teachers regularly. It begins now. These notes are…

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Catholic Notes His Grace Archbishop Gilroy's Engagements

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 26

Thursday, May 25.—Officiates at Profession and Reception Ceremonies, Novitiate of Little Sisters of the Poor, Randwick at 9 a.m. In the afternoon…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 16

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

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Catholic Schools in England. Serious Dispute Settled

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 22

We learn from our Air Mail Service that a dispute which began nearly two years ago between certain Local School Authorities and Catholic School Committees in…

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The Catholic Man on the Land. Farm Drainage. a Sometimes Unrecognised Need

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 44

It is sometimes thought by farmers that unless stagnant water lies on the surface of the land or the area is lowlying and swampy the soil is not in need…

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Papal Banner with the Catholic Scouts in New South Wales Cub Packs and Progress

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 30

Spectators at the march past held recently in Sydney greatly admired the smaller lads who marched with the various cub packs and who made a very…

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H.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies Union. Press Correspondents. Address all reports to Mr. A. Roberts, 24 Glen-street, Marrickville

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 32

The Union mourns the death of Richard Tisdale, B.A., L.L.B., of the Waverley Club, which occurred on Thursday last, May 18, at the War Memorial Hospital,…

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