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Churches, 1940

3,533 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 177

Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life— Four Nuns Dedicate Their Lives to Queensland's Lepers Sisters of Our Lady Help of Christians Sail for Fantome Island Lazaret International Fides Air-Mail Service

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

An historic event in the annals of the Catholic Church in Australia, recalling in its noble sacrifice and heroism the story of Rev. Father Damien, of Molokai…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. a Retreat for All Layfolk on Saturday Next

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 23

From 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., the Rev. Father A. J. Goodman, M.S.C., will conduct an Afternoon of Recollection for all Catholic Layfolk, under the auspices…

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The Catholic Hour Question Box Answers Over Radio Station 2Sm the Following Answers to Questions Were Broadcast Last Sunday Evening by the Rev. Dr. Ryan, M.S.C. The Church and Divorce. "Intrigued," Kingsford, N.S.W.

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

Does the Catholic Church countenance Divorces under, any circumstances? Divorce means the juridical dissolution of an existing marriage bond. It…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Hand-feeding of Sheep. the Use of Hay

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

Experiments carried out at Nyngan and Trangie Experiment Farms in the feeding of sheep for long periods on cereal hay showed that sheep will…

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When Catholics A Constructional BUILD & Decorate Guide When Edgecliff Parish was known as Woollahra The Days of Father Learning and the Coming of the Franciscan Fathers

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

Edgecliff is one of Sydney's older suburbs, and a most attractive one at that, high above the harbor, with pleasant views from many of the tall…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Organising Secretary: Theo. Keneally, No. 5 Flat, 15 Wellington St., Bondi, Telephone FW 2813

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

April 20.—Presentation of Trophies Dance. April 27—Coogee's Dance at Austral Salon…

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Papal Banner With the Catholic Scouts in New South Wales the Papal-banner Camp. Around the Camp with L. Skewes (Publicity Director)

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 27

This year the much coveted Papal-Banner was won by 5th Newtown Troop, followed closely by 4th Newtown, just ahead of 2nd Croydon. In every way…

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Rome Exhibition. Great Church Erected. Rome, March 14

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 15

The participation of the Holy See in the Italian International Exhibition ,of 1942 will mark in a very special way the Catholicity of the exhibition, Archbishop…

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Soviet Tactics. Fight Against Church in Poland. Rome. March 14

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 13

The Vatican radio reported the position of the Catholic Church in Lwow, Stanis-lawow and Tarnapol—in Soviet-occupied Poland—on Tuesday night. As soon as…

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St. Stephen's Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

The annual Parish Festival to be held in St. Stephen's Parish Hall next Tuesday, 9th inst., promises to be a very happy function. Previous years…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

Annual vestry meetings will be as follows:—Monday, April 8, Rooty Hill; Thursday, 9th, St. Marys; Wednesday, 10th, Werrington; Thursday, 11th,…

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Christian Science Churches

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

Unreality was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Truly in…

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The War Tempo Accelerated Mr. Churchill Has Greater Powers

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

THERE is a livelier tempo about the war, suggesting that the Allies are awakening to the fact that activity and a certain…

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Church of England Services

The Broadcaster · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

Easter tells us, as the Rector Pointed out in his text spoken to the women by the angels on Easter morning: "Fear not ye[?] seek Jesus that…

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The Church and the Worker. "Interested," Strathfield

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

Has there ever been a period in history when Society was subject to, or governed by, a system based solely on Roman Catholic principles?…

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Rev. Dr. P. Ryan's (M.s.c.) Question Box Through Wireless Station 2Sm The Church and Divorce. "Intrigued," Kingsford, N.S.W.

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

Does the Catholic Church countenance Divorce under any circumstances? Divorce means the juridicial dissolution of an existing marriage bond. It…

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Polish Church Suffers Worst Persecution in its History What the Nazis are Doing

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

The Primate of Poland. Cardinal Hlond, declared in an interview granted to the Polish daily "Narodowlec," published in Lille:…

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Britain Reorganises Her Cabinet Churchill Takes Key War Position "Supreme Minister Of Defence" Hoare for Air London

The Sun · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

Cabinet reorganisation has given Britain a new Air Minister (Sir Samuel Hoare) and conferred fresh importance on Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the…

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Is Churchill a Communist?

Daily News · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 4

Sir,--The resolution passed by the Easter Conference and the speech by Mr. Churchill have exactly the same meaning…

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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 April 1940 · page 9

In our May issue the Irish National Foresters Society leceived approbation from his Eminence the Cardinal, wherein he stated that he had great pleasure…

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