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Churches, 1940

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Merrylands Church Worker Dies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 9

After a long and painful illness, the death occurred on Thursday, of Mrs W. Gardner, Railway Parade, Merrylands. Mrs. Gardner was a well known…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 7

Mind was the subject in all Churches of Christ. Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Great is our Lord, and of great power: his…

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Presbyterian Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

The services last Sunday were conducted, both morning, and evening by the minister, Mr. A. F. Meldrum. The attendances were fair…

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Gilmpses of Catholic Mission Life JAVA, "Land of Nutmegs" Church's Missionary Difficulties

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

Java is a Malay word meaning "Land of Nutmegs," and though there must have been some justification in the past for giving this name to the rich island…

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Penrith Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

Produce from the garden, orchard, and farm decorated the church on Sunday last, when harvest thanksgiving services were conducted by the…

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Methodist Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 4

In the reading of stations of the Methodist Church of N.S.W. just announced, Rev Alfred J. C[?]ler, of Belmore, has been appointed to…

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Merrylands Presbyterian Church Last Sunday's Services

The Broadcaster · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The services at the above church both morning and evening, were taken by the minister, Mr. J. Perkins. The lesson at the morning service was…

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Cadramatta Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

After the extreme heat last Tuesday, the members of the above club unammously agreed as to the success of the moonlight excussion on the George's…

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Fairfield Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 4

The above club held its weekly meeting in the school hall on Wednesday night. Mr. Bede Kelly introduced into the club Father Wilkinson, who has taken Father…

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New Methodist President

The Propeller · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

The Rev. P. L. Black, who was stationed at Mortdale a few years ago, was this week elected President of the Methodist Church in New…

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Methodist Young People

The Propeller · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 8

The annual examination for scholars in connection with the Methodist Young People's Department of New South Wales will be held on…

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Lithuania is Catholic "Island."

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 37

Antwerp.—Due to recent events, surrounded as it is by Protestant Latvia, Communist Russia and Nazi Germany, Lithuania to-day is a Catholic "island…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 26

Monday last, February 26, was the 28th anniversary of the appointment of his Grace Dr. Duhig as Coadjutor Archbishop of Brisbane. His Grace was first…

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Mount Druitt Presbyterian Women's Guild

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The first meeting of the year of the Presbyterian Women's Guild will be held in the School Hall, Mt. Druitt, on Monday, March 4, [?] p.m…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Retreat Abandoned

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 19
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Owing to the Chapter Hall being required for the distribution of prizes by his Grace Archbishop Gilroy, the monthly afternoon of recollection has been abandoned. On…

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A Year's Mission Results in Japan

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 36

A is a matter of common knowledge that in Japan the Church makes less rapid headway than in many other parts of the mission world. Despite this, a…

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Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Press Correspondents

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 28

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

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4000 Students in Manila Catholic University

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 34

Rome.—The University of St. Thomas, in Manila, now has a total of 4000 students. The other Catholic colleges are also well attended, notably St…

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New Catholic Hut at Ingleburn Camp

Liverpool News · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The Catholic United Services Auxiliary opened a welfare hut at the military camp at Ingleburn on Sunday, at 3.30 p.m. Monsignor Meany performed the…

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