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Churches, 1940

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Leigh Memorial Methodist Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 5

Sunday, April 28: 11 a.m., Rev. T. M. Taylor, B.A.; 7.15 p.m., Rev. Hugh Paton…

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Sang Like Veteran Young Artists at Presbyterian Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 8

"His first appearance on any stage," as the old playbills used to inform us, 11 year old Jock Smith sang with the assurance and aplomb of a veteran, at…

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Exhibition of Christian Art in the Vatican and Catholic Exhibit at 1942 Universal Exhibition

Il Giornale Italiano · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 1

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Leigh Memorial Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 9

Rev. Hugh Paton, an eminent Evangelist of the Presbyterian Church, who for a number of years exercised a remarkable ministry in St. Stephens,…

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Protestant Churches Soccer Thirteen Local Teams Enter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 4

Thirteen local teams have entered the Protestant Churches Soccer Football Association's competitions this season There is one regrettable feature,…

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Religious Books the Church and the Crisis

Daily News · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 4

IN October, 1939, a Christian Newsletter was launched under the auspices of the Council of the Christian Faith and the Common Life. The aim of this new venture, in which…

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War Almost Empties Lutheran Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

In the German Lutheran Church, Bathurst Street, Pastor G. Wittmann now preaches to a congregation which barely fills the front pew. Before the outbreak of war the Church had 1200 followers. Many…

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Guildford Presbyterian Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

The services on Sunday last both morning and evening, were conducted by the Minister, Mr. A. F. Meldrum. In the morning the scripture lessons…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life— Oscar by John A. MORRISON, S.J.

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

The place was a Paharia village out in the hills of my Poreya Hat sector. The time "was early afternoon. I was baptising a Paharia baby. "Therefore…

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Catholic College Competition

The Propeller · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 6

The defeat of Marist Brothers'. Kogarah by Holy Cross College, Ryde, was the feature of the Metropolitan Catholic Colleges' cricket competition. Kogarah…

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Catholic Chemists' Guild

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 35

A very successful meeting of the Catholic Chemists' Guild was held on April 3 at the Austral Salon, when the usual business was curtailed to allow…

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Caledonian Catholic Association

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 13

Benediction has been arranged for Sunday, April 28, at St. James' Church, Forest Lodge, at 4 p.m. The preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Leonard, from. St…

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Catholic Evidence Guild

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 27

Rev. Dr. Roberts, of St. Patrick's College, Manly, continued his series of lectures at the Chapter Hall last Monday evening, treating the effect of the…

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Catholic Ball of 1940

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 22

Those intending to arrange parties for the Catholic Ball to be held in Mark Foy's Empress Rooms on Wednesday, June 12, are reminded that all guests…

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Catholic Teachers. Annual Conference

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 19

The following is the official timetable of the conference, which begins on Thursday, May 9. Thursday. May 9: 10 a.m.: Opening Mass at…

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Rooty Hill Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

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 25 April 1940 · page 14

Mrs. N. J. Leonard, of North Sydney, motored to the Mountains recently and stayed at the Clarendon. Her two young daughters, pupils at Monte Sant Angelo…

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Pope Outlines Duties of the Parish Clergy

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 29

Vatican City, Feb. 14.—Five duties of parish priests were enumerated by Pope Pius XII. on Tuesday, when he received in audience the pastors and the Lenten…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Prominent Activities

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 19

Rev. Dr. Roberts, of St. Patrick's College, Manly, continued his series of lectures at the Chapter Hall last Monday evening, treating of the effects of the Sacrament of…

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Growth of Catholic Deaf Association

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 25

This Association, which has secured a hall in Lisgar Building, particulars of which appear elsewhere, has for its members adult Catholic Deaf that is…

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