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Churches, 1940

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Church Bell for Kandos

Construction · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 19

This bell, described by the Reverend Godfrey W. A. Kirchen, of St. Lawrence Church, Kandos, "gave an excellent tone at its trial ringing," and congratulated Morrison & Bearby upon its production. The…

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'Allies Ready'--churchill Praises Force in France Convinced By Visit LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 2

"Anyone who has any doubts as to the preparedness of the Allied forces would benefit by spending a few days among the French and British armies in France," said the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr…

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Churchill Aims to Run Forces Reported Reason For Belisha Crisis Labor's Criticism London, Tuesday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 1

MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL'S aim to coordinate the three services under his own control is now widely stated to have been the fundamental cause of Mr. Hore-Belisha's…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 8

Rev. G. F. Buckley, who has been appointed to the Springwood Presbyterian Church, will commence his ministry on Sunday next. Mr Buckley…

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Guildford Presbyterian Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

Both services were well attended at the above church last Sunday In the morning. Rev. D. F. Brandt of Chalmer St., City, conducted a dedication service of…

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Methodist Fete

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

The Penrith Methodist Fete will be held on March 14 and 15. 1940, not March 12 and 13, as previously announced…

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Marylands Presbyterian Church Last Sunday's Services

The Broadcaster · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 2

At the morning service, Mr. Perkins read the lesson from the sixth chapter of St. Matthew, and the subject was "The Destination."…

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High Caste's Mission

Daily News · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 10

There is a possibility that High Caste will run in the Challenge Stakes. "It all depends on the colt,"…

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Fairfield Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 9

There was a good attendance at the [?]end meeting in 1940 of the Fairfield Cath[?]li[?] Club. Which was held in the [?] ball. Two new members J…

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Cabramatta Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 9

A most successful start was made for the new year at the above club's first meeting for 1940, last Tuesday night, when six new members were nominated…

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Dee Why Parish. Times of Masses

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 22

Dee Why (Oaks-avenue): 7 and 9. Narrabeen (Lagoon-street near Terminus): 7.45. From December 24: 7 and 8.45…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 14

The Rev. Father J. D. Kelly, P.P. (Ipswich Road), Brisbane, is spending a holiday in Sydney. The Very Rev. Father J. Carroll, B.A…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life Saga of the North Epic Story of Eskimo Converts in Arctic Circle

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 3

Pelly Bay forms, with Committee Bay, the two extremities of Boothia Gulf. The Netchilik Eskimos of the Arwiliguarmiuts group lived away from…

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Catholic Action Groups. Pastoral Letter

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 9

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney (Most Rev. M. Kelly, D.D.) has issued the following Pastoral Letter. To the Clergy, Religious and Laity…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 34

[For all information as to formation of new branches, affiliations, syllabus items, meetings, debates, and all competitions, please communicate with the general secretary of the Union…

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N.s.w. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Press Correspondents

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 26

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

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Catholic Action Groups. The Archbishop of Sydney's Pastoral Letter

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 26

His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. M. Kelly, Archbishop of Sydney, has issued the following Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the…

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Catholic Diplomats. Received by King George. London, December 22

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 16

Two Catholic diplomats were received in audience by the King at Buckingham Palace last week. Sir George Ogilvie-Forbes, former Councillor of Embassy in Berlin…

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Around The Catholic World Latest Notes and News. Church Budget Is Restored by Franco Regime. Divorce Law Abolished and Thousands of Prisoners Pardoned

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 8

According to Rev. Manuel Grana (Spanish Correspondent, NCWC) the re-establishment to the budget for Church and clergy, the religious…

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The Camp Retreat at Tallangatta Annual Gathering of Catholic Men

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 17

Sponsored by the North-eastern Catholic Debating and Sports Association of C.Y.M.S. branches, the annual camp retreat has become part and parcel of…

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