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Churches, 1939

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Guildford Presbyterian Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

The mor[?] and evening services of the above church were [?]anly well attended. In the morning, the Scripture lesson…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life— Thousands if You Want Them

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 3

"One thousand live hundred baptisms in Mo-Wang-Tsui since September, 800 in Tsan-Dan-Kow." Mo-Wang-Tsui, Tsan-Dan-Kow. . . . To…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Catholic Evidence Guild

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 36

Last Monday evening, 29th ult., Mrs. Collingridge lectured on a world religions social movement of Persian origin known as the Baha-i Movement, which has…

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Merrylands Presbyterian Church Last Sunday's Services

The Broadcaster · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 2

Good congregations were present at both services, which Rev. C. E Hickson conducted, on Sunday last. At the morning service, the preacher…

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Lansdowne Gospel Mission

The Biz · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

On Sunday morning. June 4. at 11 a.m., the first morning service was in[?]rated at the Lansdowne Gosnel Union Hall.in Chan[?]ry Street. The…

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Catholic Club Notes

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 30

It is the intention of the committee to launch a new and thorough drive for members this year. In the near future a series of entertainments will be held,…

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Australasian Catholic Directory

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 28
Also in Catholic Freeman's Journal

The Rev. William P. Clark, P.P., of Earlwood, has been appointed Editor of "The Australasian Catholic Directory," in succession to the Very Rev. Monsignor W…

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Australia's Capital, Canberra, Open First Catholic Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 20

The first church in our national capital, Canberra, a handsome building under the patronage of St. Christopher, was solemnly blessed and opened by his Excellency the memorial to the late Mother M. Dympna, who was the first Superior of the first convent and Catholic school in the capital…

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Guildford Presbyterian Men's League

The Broadcaster · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Guildford Presbyterian Men's League was held in the McCredic Memorial Church last Sunday evening…

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Amongst our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 18

His Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne has appointed Rev. L. O'Rourke as Diocesan Director for the Pontifical Mission Aids Societies…

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Mount Druitt Presbyterian Women's Guild

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 5

The following have been elected officers of the Presbyterian Women's Guild, Mt. Druitt, for the year:—President, Mrs J. Methven: hon. secretary, Mrs…

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St. John Ambulance Brigade. Catholic Section

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 26

The annual church parade of St. John's Ambulance Brigade (Catholic section) will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral on Sunday, June 25, at the 8 o'clock Mass,…

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Caledonian Catholic Association. Members Receive Badges

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 17

On Wednesday, 31st ult., at the Grail Headquarters, Greenwich, the members of the Caledonian Grail Group received their badges from the hands of a Scottish priest,…

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New Catholic School. St. Declan's, Penshurst

The Propeller · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 1

Work has commenced on the erection of a two-storeyed brick school in the grounds of St. Declan's Roman Catholic Church, Penshurst,…

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The Australian Catholic Central Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 9

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

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 37

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

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Catholic Boy Scouts. 5Th Dulwich Hill Troop

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 26

The annual clothing drive held by the 5th Dulwich Hill (43rd Catholic) troop of Boy Scouts, in conjunction with, and in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, was held…

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Vicariate of Cooktown Catholic Daughters of Australia

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 38

At the weekly bridge afternoon conducted by the Cairns branch of the Catholic Daughters of Australia the prizewinners were: Mrs. A. Johns (highest score), Mrs…

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Catholic Notes His Grace Archbishop Gilroy's Engagements

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 26

Sunday. June 11.—Presides at High Mass, Holy Family Church, Lindfield, at 9.30 a.m. and Blesses the Presbytery after Mass. Administers Sacrament of…

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