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Churches, 1940

3,533 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 177

Junior Cricket. Western Suburbs Churches' Union. a Graue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 14

MARRICKVILLE DIVISION.—Holy Trinity, Dulwich Hill Al, 158 (M. Wallace 59 not cut, E. W. Bosley 40, A. Blane 31; A. Maisden 5-36), v Holy Trinity Dulwleh Hill A2, 7-95 (W. S. Gee 40 n.o.);…

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Carlton Baptist Church

The Propeller · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

Forty-four years ago, when. the surrounding district was almost entirely covered with bush, a Baptist Church building was opened for…

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Christian Science Churches

Liverpool News · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Spirit was the subject in all Churches of Christ. Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "God is a Spirit and they that worship him must worship…

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Christian' Science Churches

The Biz · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Spirit was the subject in all Churches of Christ. Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "God is a Spirit and they that worship him must worship…

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Church Social

The Biz · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 10

A very enjoyable social evening was held in St. Mary's C. of E. hall. Guildford, on Monday. 5th instant. The programme of games and competitions was…

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Catholic United Services Auxiliary Visit City Welfare Hut Opposite St Mary's Cathedral in St. Mary's Rd. Head Office 66 King St., Sydney Phone B1537 G.P.O. BOX 153600 Military Mass Hut Ingleburn Camp CUSA's "Hut" Proves Popular: Well Patronised by Defence Forces

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 15

CUSA's City welfare "hut," which opened its doors to the men of the United Services last Friday afternoon, is proving extremely popular. Refreshments are served…

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Mr. Casey's Mission. Honolulu, Feb. 15. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

The Australian Minister to Washington, Mr. Casey, on arriving here, said his sole purpose was to strengthen the friendship and understanding between the two countries, and try…

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Welles Mission May Not Please the Allies American--neutral Economic Bloc Feared As Result London, Thursday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

AN American-Neutral economic and political bloc will result if the mission of the United States envoy to Europe, Mr. Sumner Welles, is successful, according to viewpoints here…

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Dry Canteens. Cabinet Review Likely. Churches Differ from Padres

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 9

The Federal Cabinet is expected to reopen soon the question whether canteens in military camps are to be wet or dry…

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Christian Science Churches

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

“Spirit” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship…

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Home Mission Service

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 5

For some years past the Department of Home Missions has found it extremely difficult to secure suitable men for Home Mission service. Some stations have been left without missionaries, and…

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Anglican Bishops Insulted Offensive Publication

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 1

UNDER the heading "Perverted Prelates," astounding attack is made on Church of England…

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Notes of the Week The Mission Board

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 3

THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT presented to the Board at its annual meeting in Sydney last week revealed a deficit on the year of approximately £3,000. This, with a deficit of £3,000 on…

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New Church at Euroka Foundation Stone Laying

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 6

Set on the top of an emerald hill overlooking the rich valley of Euroka, off the main highways, and four and a half miles from Kempsey, is the site of the new brick church. On Saturday last,…

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Taree Circuit New Church Building at Old Bar Beach

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 12

The Methodism of the Manning River has always been a virile and vigorous thing. The zeal and evangelistic fervour of such as Revs. W. G. Taylor and G. O. Cocks are still pulsating in the…

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Blayney Methodism Reopening of Church

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 5

Saturday and Sunday, 2nd and 3rd February, were days of rejoicing in Blayney Methodism. For some time past the members of the Church have been looking forward to extensive renovations to…

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The Churches. a Position Reversed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 12

It is not, a far cry to the time when the Australian Methodist missionaries to the South Seas first began the task of evangelising a wild and savage…

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"Wet" Canteens. Anglican Bishop's Advocacy MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 13

"Wet" canteens in military camps are strongly favoured by Bishop Riley, of Bendigo, who is in camp with the Second A.I.F. at Puckapunyal…

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U.S. Peace Envoy Starts On Mission New York

The Sun · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

America's peace envoy, Mr. Sumner Welles, now aboard the Italian liner Rex, will see Signor Mussolini and Count Ciano immediately he reaches…

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Restoring Faith. Work of the Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 10

"The Church is being called to address itself more definitely and forcefully to its distinctive work," said the Rev. A. P. Ca[?]bell, a former chairman of the congregational…

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