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Churches, 1940

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U.s. Official's Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 12

The U.S. Assistant Secirtary of State, Mr. Sumner Welles, who will make a personal survey of conditions in Germany, Italy, Britain and France…

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The Churches Attitude To The Mass

Daily News · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

The attitude of the Church of England towards the Mass teas dealt with by Canon T. C. Hammond at St. Philip's, Church Hill, yesterday. He had received a number of…

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Churchill Asks For Open Order

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday. -- In accordance with wartime practice, the First Lord of the Admiralty, (Mr. Churchill) will ask for a blank cheque when he presents…

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Floods at Roper River Mission Work of Years Destroyed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 18

THE extent of the tragedy that has befallen the Roper River Mission in the recent heavy floods in the Northern Territory becomes the more apparent from a description…

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New Russo-german Trade Pact. Announcement Reported to be Imminent. Nazi Press on "Peace Terms." Mission of Roosevelt's Envoy. From Our Own Correspondent and A.A.P. LONDON, February 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 11

Germany and Russia have concluded a new and extensive trade agreement, and an official announcement is imminent, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Associated Press of America…

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ANNIVERSARY North Auburn Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 10

At a public gathering in connection with the anniversary of Auburn North Methodist Church on Saturday, the treasurer (Mr. Edgar Hewson)…

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Special Church Collection For Patriotic Fund ?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

If other churches were agreeable, Parramatta Methodists would be willing to take up a retiring collection for the…

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New Law Term. Opening Church Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 8

The opening of the first law term of the year yesterday was preceded by services at St. James', King Street, and St. Mary's Cathedral…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life T He Catholic Mission World During 1939 International Fides Air-Mail Service

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

Rome.—During the twelve months from January 1 to December 31, 1939, the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda created in those parts of the globe…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

Evening service in Penrith Presbyterian Church next Sunday, will, be conducted by Mr Fred Chong, who is a graduate in honours of both Sydney…

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Presbyterian Church. Last Sunday's services

The Broadcaster · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

The morning service at the above church was conducted by the minister in charge, Mr. A. F. Mederman, who chose for his subject "Good Cheer for Hard…

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S.S. Superintendent Honored Merrylands Presbyterian Church

The Biz · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 9
Also in The Broadcaster

At the Presbyterian Church, Merrylands, last Wednesday, the annual business meeting was held, the chair being occupied by Rev. H. A. Shaw (Interim…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 27

Rev. Father D. Shaw, P.P., Latrobe (Tas.), is on holiday on the mainland. On Sunday last his Lordship Dr. Roper, D.D., Bishop of Toowoomba, opened a…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Domain Speakers

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 23
Also in The Catholic Press

"The Credibility of the Gospels," and "The Teaching Authority of the Church," were the subjects dealt with by the Catholic Evidence speakers in the…

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Marist Medical Mission Society. Annual Meeting

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 22

The fifth annual meeting of the above Society will be held at Farmer's Restaurant Annexe, fifth floor, on February 22, at 3 p.m. Rev. Father A. R. E. Thomas…

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Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Press Correspondents

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 28

All press reports should be sent to Mr. K. Collopy, 64 Seaview-street, Balgowlah, by noon each…

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Penshurst Parish. Concert to Mark Opening of New Hall

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 13

The committee of St. Declan's Church, Penshurst, recently organised a concert to mark the official opening of Fernland, the new parish hall. Keen satisfaction was…

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O'loughlin Cup. Catholic Club Win Series

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 25

In recording the story of the final match of the 1939-1940 season for the O'Loughlin Cup, it is at least possible to compliment both teams upon good…

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