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Churches, 1940

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Local and General Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic Ball will be held at the Dungowan, Penrith, on Thursday, May 23…

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"Away with the Romish Church." "Anti-Catholic," Newtown, N.S.W.

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 8
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Roman Catholicism being a human invention finds it necessary to manipulate the Bible to maintain its position with its adherents." You must not confuse the product of…

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Methodist Minister Induction and Welcome

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

Rev. A. J. Cutler was inducted to the charge of Penrith circuit at Penrith Methodist Church on Saturday evening before a large congregation…

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Play and Concert. Presbyterian Ladies' Guild

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

The Masonic Hall. Guildford. was filled to [?] capacity on Saturday, Aril 20, when an enjoyable evening was presented by the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild…

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Catholic Workers' Club. the Merewether' Objectives

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 26

As stated in last week's "Catholic Press," a Catholic Workers' Club has been formed in St. Joseph's parish, Merewether. The motto of the club is "In Hoc…

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Catholic Evidence Method. Primary Schools. PURGATORY

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 16

The subject of Purgatory may be dealt with at any time. We give it here by way of illustrating a general method of procedure in teaching any doctrine…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. in Primary Schools. Purgatory

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 23

The subject of Purgatory may be dealt with at any time. We give it here by way of illustrating a general method of procedure in teaching any doctrine…

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Catholic Institute for Seamen. Appeal for Literature

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 17

The committee of the Catholic Institute for Seamen is appealing for donations of good reading matter—Catholic newspapers, magazines, periodicals and…

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Caledonian Catholic Association. Benediction at Forest Lodge

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 27

Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament has been specially arranged for Sunday, 28th inst., at St. James's Church, Forest Lodge, at 4 p.m. The preacher…

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Club Room for Catholic Deaf Opened by Archbishop Gilroy

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 15

Spacious and well-appointed club rooms, in which the Catholic adult deaf of Sydney will, enjoy recreation and be instructed in their religion, were officially blessed and…

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Catholic Teachers' Association of New South Wales. Annual Conference

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 18

Thursday, May 9.—10 a.m., Opening Mass at St. Vincent's, Ashfield. Address by his Grace the Archbishop. Thursday, May 9.—11.15 a.m., "The…

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New Club for Catholic Workers. Bishop Gleeson Leads the Way

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

An interesting development of these uncertain times is to be found in a new and already flourishing venture, which has been inaugurated within the diocese…

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Finland's Catholic Centres. Three Out of Five Lost. London, April 5

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 10

Finland has lost three of its five Catholic centres in its peace treaty with Soviet Russia. They are at Viipuri, Terijoki and Hangoe. The Catholic church in…

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Catholic Boy Scouts. No Playing at Soldiers. Apathy Changed to Enthusiasm

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 11

The following is a copy of a letter from Rev. Father H. B. Loughnan, S.J., of Canisius College, Pymple, to Mr. Whitelum, president of…

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Club Room for Catholic Deaf and Dumb The Archbishop Opens New Venture

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 28

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Rev. N. T. Gilroy, D.D., was present at Lisgar House, Carrington-street, Sydney, on the afternoon of…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Bacteria in Milk and Cream. Sources of Contamination

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 38

Bacteria thrive in milk, and every precaution must be taken to prevent their entry. This susceptibility, and the fact that bacteria are everywhere, makes the…

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Catholic Scout News. Around the Papal Banner Camp (With the Director of Publicity, L. Skowes.) (Continued.)

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

On the Saturday afternoon I had the pleasure of watching the lads putting finishes touches to the various gadgets, hoping to catch the eye of the examiners…

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President Roosevelt's Personal Ambassador Mr. Myron C. Taylor at the Vatican U.S.A. Catholic View of the Appointment

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 21

The personal representative of the President has arrived in Vatican City. The event is nationally and internationally important (writes the Boston…

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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 25 April 1940 · page 26

April 27—Coogee's Dance at Austral Salon. May 4.—Annual Ball at Mark Foy's…

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