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Churches, 1940

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Church Mission Society Funds

The Sun · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 16

Ascension Day services will be conducted at St. Andrew's Cathedral tomorrow by the Church Missionary Society…

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Presbyterian Ladies' Day Out

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

Despite Saturday's inclement weather a 'bus drive to Koala Park, organised by Mrs. B. Barklimore, for Merrylands Presbyterian Church Ladies…

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For Church Debt Special Appeal for £100

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 1

Aiming at the raising of £100 to reduce the debt on the church building, a special appeal was made in connection with the services at St. Paul's Church,…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

Probation After Death was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "The Lord will…

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Protestant Churches Lidcombe Meths Fall Flat

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 6

On St. Hilliers-road ground, Auburn-Lidcombe Methodist fielded a team against St. Andrew's Cathedral in the first-grade competition. The first half…

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Church Competition In Small Towns Deplored MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 5

Competition between churches in small towns was deplored in the report on home missions presented to the annual assembly of the Congregational Union of Victoria, today…

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Church Parade for Ambulance Men

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 9

The annual church parade of the Auburn division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will be held next Sunday…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 5

Rev. A. J. Barrett, of Bombala has accepted a call to the charge of St. Marys-Rupertswood Church. The date Of the Induction has yet to be decided,…

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Catholic Altars in France. Not Used for Anglican Services

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 32

London, March 12.—(NC)—Reports published here stating that Anglican services for British troops have been held at the altars of Catholic churches…

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Methodist Church Welcome

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

A social was held in the church on Friday last, when about seventy persons gathered to welcome Rev. and Mrs Macauley and family. Mr Lance…

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Catholic Ball of 1940

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 22

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

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Amongst our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 14

Amongst the beatification causes lately discussed at the Vatican is that of Johanna Gugan (Mother Mary of the Cross), foundess of the Little Sisters of…

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Rooty Hill Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 8

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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Mount Druitt Presbyterian Women's Guild

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

The social evening held on April 17. was an unqualified success. The music of M. Dubois' orchestra was thoroughly enjoyed by the large number present,…

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Farst Anniversary. Cabramatta Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

Last Tuesday night the above club celebrated its first birthday with a very successful party, arranged by the social committee. There was a large number…

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Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Ashbury

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 27

On Tuesday last the syllabus item set down was a sports night. Misses M. Caffrey and M. Lopez were placed in charge of the evening. Ping-pong and…

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W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 30

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

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Let the Pope Be Heard Anglican Bishop's Plea

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 28

Writing recently in the London Times," the Anglican Bishop of Chichester paid the following tribute to the Holy Father, Pope Pius XII:—…

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Caledonian Catholic Association. First Benediction Service

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 16

St. James' Church, Forest Lodge, was crowded on Sunday, April 28, by Scottish Catholics from all parts of Sydney and the South Coast, to take part in a Solemn…

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Australian Conversions. Catholic Evidence Guild's Work

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 29

"The extension of God's Kingdom on earth" means the making of more Catholics—and good Catholics. It vrould be difficult to say how many…

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