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Churches, 1939

3,931 stories in Sydney's papers · page 80 of 197

Conditions at Refuges. Church Paper's Attack

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 13

"Disconcerting reports have reached us of conditions in certain Sydney 'refuges' and 'shelters' for the destitute," says the "Church Standard" In its latest issue…

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Pymble Methodist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 19

Sixty years ago the present Methodist Church at Pymble was erected. On Wednesday next the event will be celebrated. Former ministers and members are invited to join…

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The World Parish

The Methodist · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 13

I LOOK upon all the world as my parish," said John Wesley, and the Church founded by him has from the beginning till now, been under…

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Women's Home Mission League

The Methodist · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 20

At the May quarterly rally, Mrs. Woodhouse presiding, an enlightening address was given by Mrs. V. A. S. Little on special features of…

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Overseas Missions Our MOTTO: The whole Church a Missionary Society, every Methodist a life member. FOREWORD

The Methodist · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 9

OUR THIRD missionary cruise is now a fragrant memory for all those who participated in it. There are now three hundred and eighty pilgrims scattered through the continent, delighted with their journey to New Guinea, and gladly witnessing concerning the things they have seen and heard. Our two previous cruises took us among evangelised peoples in a comparatively high state of Christian civilization. It…

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Turkish Mission. Departure for London. Meeting with Gamelin. London, June 2. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 18

The military mission headed by General Kiazim Orbay, has left Turkey for London to discuss the acquisition of armaments and details arising out…

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For Christ and the Church District Christian Endeavour Witness at Peak Hill

The Methodist · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 16

This was the idea which prompted the "Western District Christian Endeavour Union" to accept the invitation extended to them by the committee in charge of the Peak Hill fiftieth…

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Angus-tura Bitters DIVINE who leaves wry taste in church mouths

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 4

WITH a trembling voice, the Rev. R. McGowan…

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Churchwomen Become Men of India

Daily News · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 2

SYDNEY churchwomen impersonated Indian men when they paraded before a meeting of the Baptist Missionary Society yesterday. Wearing vivid red and…

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The Churches. Language of Malo. Translator of Gospel and Hymns

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 9

The Rev. D. L. Paterson, who has accepted a call to the Richmond-Windsor Presbyterian charge, during his years of missionary service at Malo,…

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Church Padlocked. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 10

The Rev. N. F. Reeve, of Lithgow, who visited newnes to conduct a Baptist service, founds doors of the church padlocked. He contented himself with addressing his…

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"Piped" From Church After Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 11

LIEUTENANT and MRS. DAVID HUTCHINSON-SMITH leaving St. Stephen's Church last night after their wedding. A. [?] of honour was formed by member of the 30th Battalion (New South Wales Scottish Regim[?]…

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Holy Trinity Church. a Miller's Point Anniversary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 12

There are sermons in stones. This is the genius behind every memorial, whether it be cairn, obelisk, statue, or cenotaph. They represent the…

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Not "DOPE" but "TONIC" New Religious Theory In Ancient William Street Church

The Sun · Sunday 4 June 1939 · page 16

A few yards from King's Cross in William-street stands a 60-year-old church, its grey-stone exterior presenting a sombre facade to the never-ceasing stream of life that flows through this busy artery of the city…

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Yesterday's...WEDDINGS Church Decorated with Lilies

The Sun · Sunday 4 June 1939 · page 6

TALL standards of lilies were arranged in front of the aisle at St. Luke's Church, Concord, for the marriage yesterday of Miss Vera…

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In the Churches Garrison Church Now 99 Years Old

Daily News · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 4

AT Holy Trinity Church, Miller's Point, the congregation yesterday celebrated the 99th. anniversary of the founding of the church, the service being conducted by Mr. H…

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Canberra's First R.C. Church Canberra

Daily News · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 5

CANBERRA'S first Roman Catholic Church, St. Christopher's, was officially opened today by the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Panico, in the presence of a distinguished…

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Opening Of New Canberra Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 5

CANBERRA, Sunday. -- An appeal for the burying of religious denominational prejudices was made by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) today…

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Church Hall Burnt

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 7

BOGGABILLA, Sunday. -- The Church of England Hall at North Star, between Boggabilla and Moree, was destroyed by fire at 3.30 p.m. today…

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Church's Place in Politics

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 8

Entry of the Church into civic politics was advocated yesterday by the Rev. J. H. Sorrell, of Waverley…

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