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Churches, 1940

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Australasian Catholic Assurance Co. Ltd. Eighteenth Annual Report Shows Satisfactory Progress

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 24

Judicious management, combined with a particular regard for the welfare of the policy-holders, as well as a liberal consideration given to the Field Staff, are…

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In a Nazi Concentration Camp An Austrian Catholic's Story Unspeakable Crueltie

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 21

First-hand evidence concerning the unspeakable cruelties inflicted upon political prisoners in the German Nazi concentration camp at…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Surplus Pasture Growth. Conversion Into Silage

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 38

Dairy farmers in coastal districts should now make preparations for the cutting and conservation of the surplus growth of pasturage which invariably…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action (This page is copyrighted to the Diocesan Secretariate) Discussion Grous Christian Doctrine Section. the Last Things

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 16

Divine Revelation brought to us by the Catholic Church teaches that, in this life, we are in a state of probation. According as we acquit ourselves well…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action (This Page is Copyrighted to the Diocosan Secrotar[?] Discussion Groups. Christian Doctrine Section. the Last Things

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 15

Divine Revelation brought to us by the Catholic Church teaches that, in this life, we are in a state of probation. According as we acquit ourselves well or badly, we…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Organising Secretary: Theo Keneally, No. 6 Flat, 15 Wellington-st., Bondi. 'Phone FW 6066. HOLIDAYITIS

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 24

Our scribe is suffering the effects of the holidays, so the usual budget will be curtailed. Next week the collar probably won't feel so rough. However there…

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Church Gift Presentation to A.I.F. Soldier

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 6

Formerly an active worker for St. Thomas's Church of England, Auburn, Private Harry Coomber, of the 2/4 Battalion, 2nd. A.I.F., was presented on…

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Memorial to G.K.C. Beaconsfield, Church Opened. London, December 15

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 16

Friends of the late G. K. Chesterton gathered at Beaconsfield last Sunday, within the Octave of the immaculate Conception, to assist at the opening of the memorial…

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Christian Science Churches

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2
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Christ Jesus, was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations,…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 5

The Christmas services throughout the parish were exceptionally well attended. In most of the centres a record number were present for…

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When Catholics A Constructional BUILD & Decorate Guide Cerretti Memorial Chapel During Construction Penrith's Historic Church Centenary Celebrations Father Dunne Takes Us Back to 1839

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

In observance of the centenary of St. Nicholas' Church, Penrith, special Masses were celebrated on Sunday, December 10, in the ancient and historic…

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Weddings. Croft—churchill

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 29

Miss Hilary Churchill, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Churchill, of Merewether, was married on a recent Saturday to Mr. Kenneth Croft, eldest…

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The Church in Yungchow Prefecture Fifty Years Ago and To-day

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 29

In recent weeks the parish church at Kiyang witnessed the edifying sight of the ordination of the second native priest of this prefecture. Father Aloysius…

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LOOKING Backwards Our Catholic Life of Long Ago "There's many a memory bright and fair will tingle at a name, But leave unstirred the embers there we cannot fan to flame." —"Around the Boree Log." Notes From Our Files of 1904

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 8

Very Rev. Dean Slattery, who was parish priest of St. Joseph's, Newtown. now ably looked after by Rev. Father J. Byrne, P.P., was welcomed home from…

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Turkish Trade Mission to Rome

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday.--A Turkish trade mission has left for Rome. The official Turkish announcement says that the mission will "negotiate an…

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Methodist Chaplains for A.i.f

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 5

Chaplain the Rev. C. P. Viney has been appointed Methodist Chaplain to serve, abroad with the 1st Hospital or the 2nd A.I.F. Chaplain the Rev. Cyril A. Read has been…

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Japanese Trade Mission in Moscow. London, Jan. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 10

A Japanese trade delegation arrived at Moscow to-day. It is stated that Japan wishes to buy mineral oil and foodstuffs from Russia, and to sell electrical machinery, ships, and…

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A Truly "Methodist" Wedding

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 13

Time was when it used to be said of certain nuptial contracts—"such marriages are made in Heaven." We need not assert the unscripturalness…

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At a Methodist University in U.S.A.

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 13

At the ceremony of the inauguration of the new President of "Ohio Wesleyan," a charge was delivered by the President of the Carnegie…

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