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Churches, 1940

3,533 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 177

Britain Not Seeking to Pick War with Russia "Our Affair Is with Hitler," Says Churchill London, Sunday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

"IT is no part of our policy to seek war with Russia," the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill, said yesterday, in the course of his broadcast…

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Escape From Frustration the Churches

Daily News · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 4

"LIFE to-day is suffering from a sense of frustration. We fear the worst but seek escape by a forced gaiety in order to hide our desperation." Rev. W. E. Simmonds said this in the…

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Churchill's Plain Words to the Neutrals Must Not Aid Enemy London, Sunday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

"We cannot take as a matter of course interpretations of neutrality which give all the advantages to the aggressor, and…

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News Of The World From Daily Telegraph Correspondents No Blow at Russia Churchill On British War Amis LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

"It is no part of our policy to seek war with Russia; our affair is with Hitler and the…

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Church Best for Weddings

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 5

Four prominent Sydney hostesses yesterday "deplored registry office marriages." They were attacking the statement by the Rev. W. G. Coughlan,…

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U.S.A. and War. Republicans on Welles Mission. WASHINGTON, April 1. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 9

The National Committee of the Republican Patty has issued a statement which describes President Roosevelt's statement on the recent mission of his…

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Methodist Church, Granille Circuit

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 9

Granville, Sunday, 11 a.m. Mr. R. Page; 7.15 p.m. Rev. R. C. Barlow. Recognition service for reception of new members into the church…

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Visited Berry Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 9

Mr. Frank story and members of the Rangers Sports Club renewed acquaintances with Rev. J. E. A. Chapman, formerly of Parramatta North…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 10

Reality was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Every good…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

The annual congregational meeting will be held in the Church Hall, Mt. Druitt, on Saturday next, 6th inst., commencing at 3 p.m. At this…

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Methodist Church Concert

The Propeller · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 4

A fine audience greeted "The Music Man," Mr. H. Phillips Skinner, and his capable company of instrumentalists, at an entertainment given by…

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"Catholic," Waverley

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 7

I heard it said recently that the "power of the Keys" meant the power to forgive sin. The most conspicuous exercise of the Power of the Keys is certainly the…

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Hindu Pays Tribute to Catholic Church

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 31

Kuravilanguda, India.—A notable tribute has been paid to the Catholic Church by a staunch Hindu, Sir C. P. Ramaswampy Iyer, Chief minister of…

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Rooty Hill Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

A ball will be held in the Mt. Druitt Hall on June 12. in aid of the Rooty Hill Catholic Church…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 18

Sir Robert Throckmorton, the head of one of the oldest Catholic families in Great Britain, has been appointed to the British Embassy at Madrid, as…

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Retreat for Catholic Action Groups

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 19

Spiritual training of officials in Discussion Groups is most important. Consequently a practical Retreat for men Catholic Actionists will take place at the…

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Catholic Action. Letter from Cardinal Pizzardo

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 35

His Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne has received the following letter from Cardinal Pizzardo, writes the Melbourne "Advocate."…

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[?]rariate of [?]ktnmn Catholic Daughters of Australia

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 35

Despite inclement weather conditions and a number of people being absent from the city for the Easter period, there was a good attendance of patrons at the weekly…

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Methodist Ministers. Changes in St. George District

The Propeller · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 8

As a result of the recent Methodist Conference, held in Sydney, a number of ministers at present working in churches in the St…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action Social Justice Sunday on April 14

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 17

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney is arranging to have Sunday, April 14, set aside as "Social Justice Sunday." The intention is to awaken the Catholic…

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