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Churches, 1940

3,533 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 177

Methodist Farewells

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

At a social held on Thursday last occasion was taken to bid adieu to several church members who are shortly departing from the district…

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Catholic Evidence Guild

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 19

Owing to the public holiday, there will be no meeting of the Catholic Evidence Guild in the Chapter Hall on Easter Monday. The next meeting will be held on Monday, 1st…

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Cabramatta Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

The syllabus item for last week at the above club was ping-pong and housiehousie night. During the evening the club discovered [?]ne or two talented…

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Methodist Girls' Comradeship

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

The following office-bearers were elected at the annual meeting of the Penrith Methodist Girls' Comradeship on Monday evening:—…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 14

Rev. Father M. I. O'Brien, parish priest of Armadale (Vic), is a patient at St. Benedict's Hospital, Malvern. Another Victorian priest, Rev. Father…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Retreat April 6

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 23

Owing to the public holiday, there will be no meeting of the Catholic Evidence Guild in the Chapter Hall on Easter Monday. The next meeting will be held…

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Methodist Fete Opened by Mrs. Lawson

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

After a lapse of two years the Peftrith Methodist Fete, which, up till then had been held annually for many years, was revived this year, and was held…

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[?]icariate of Cooktown Catholic Daughters of Australia

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 30

The usual bridge afternoon, conducted by the Cairns branch of the Catholic Daughters of Australia was well patronised. The hostesses were Mesdames W…

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Caledonian Catholic Association of Australia. Scottish Saints

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 13

The Saints whose anniversaries occur during the month of March are: Saints Marnon and Monan on the 1st; Saint Adrian on the 4th; Saint Baldred on the…

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Leader of Finns Has Daughter a Catholic

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

The daughter of Baron Mannerheim, Commander-in-chief of the Finnish Army which so heroically held up the Russian invasion of Finland against…

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Puzzle of Giant Liners' Mission New York

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

The stripping of furniture and fittings from the passenger accommodation of the British liners, Queen Mary and Mauretania, strengthens reports that they are to become troopships…

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A Constructional GUIDE Catholic Progress in Lewisham How St. Thomas' Church was Completed (Concluded From Last Week)

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

On Sunday, November 5, 1933, the completed St. Thomas' Church was opened and dedicated to God by his Grace Archbishop Kelly. There was…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 26

Organising Secretary: Theo. Keneally, No. 5 Flat, 15 Wellington St., Bondi. Telephone FW 2813. March 31.—Competitions commence…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life the Sixth Moon Pen Pictures of Missionary Work in China During the hot Season International Fides Air-Mail Service

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

The sixth moon, season of sun and floods. You almost see the crops growing, and the Chinese peasants must stay in the fields night and day. Under the…

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Catholic Boy Scouts and Easter. Larger Camp to be at Casula

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 19

This year, despite the continued lack of rain, the Catholic Boy Scouts will have a record attendance at the Easter Camp to be held at Caaula. A recent…

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Around The Catholic World Latest Notes and News. The Vatican City. Notes and News

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

Rome.—The Papal Secretariate of State was reported as denying any knowledge of the Hitler Government's intending to appoint Franz von Papen…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Crop Yields in Droughty Years. the Value of Shelter Belts

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 38

Crop yields in New South Wales are relatively higher in droughty years in areas close to tree belts. In the orchard country the…

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Science Is Grand If You Don't Watch. By the Rev. James M. Gillis, C.S.P., Editor of "The Catholic World."

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 37

Every year in the Christmas holidays the American Academy of Science holds a Convention. Generally its discussions produce some interesting "copy" for the…

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Christ Church Women's Guild

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

The annual Christ Church Women's Guild was held on 7th inst., when the following officers were elected:—President, Mrs R. Simmons vice-presidents,…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Easter services will be as follows:- Thursday: St. Marys, 7.30 p.m. (H.C.). Good Friday: St. Marys, 7.15 p.m.:…

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