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Churches, 1940

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The Catholic Man on the Land Winter Care of Bees. Some Seasonable Hints

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 38

The food consumption or a colony of bees in winter and spring is, in some respects, comparable with the fuel consumption of a petrol motor. When the…

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London "Times" Scarifies Secular Education Inspiration for the Catechists' Guild of Catholic Action

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 32

Among the great works of Sydney's Catholic Action is the Catechists' Guild. Realising that thousands of Catholic children are compelled, by unobservant…

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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 16 May 1940 · page 24

May 18.—Kensington's dance at Clovelly Surf Club House. June 8.—Flag Bridge Night at C.W.A. Rooms…

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Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Press Correspondents. All press reports should be sent to Mr. K. Collopy, 64 Seaview-street, Balgowlah, XU 4825, by noon each Saturday. Union Notes

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 35

Press correspondents are asked to note that until further notice all reports are to be forwarded to Miss E. Ritson, 16 Judge-street, Randwick…

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Italians Build Church Community at Yoogali Bishop of Wagga Wagga Performs Ceremony

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 29

Recently another page in the history of tho Catholic Church in Australia was turned, when his Lordahip Most Rev. F. A. Henschke, D.D. (Bishop of Wagga Wagga)…

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Church Property Rating

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

A REPLY was received by Penrith Council on Monday night from Mr A. R. Bluett, secretary of the Local Government Association, who has been…

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Papttst Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

Penrith: Sunday, 19th inst. Praise Service. 7 p.m., Gosnel Mecting 7.15. in the Dungowan Theatre, Penrith…

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Christian Science Churches

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

Adam and Fallen Men was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "That which…

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Mfthoidist Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

A special Mother's Day service was held at the Methodist Church On Sunday morning. Rev. A. J. Cutler being the preacher. The church was very…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

Services for next Sunday (May 19) are:—St. Marys: 8 (H.C.) and 7.15 (E.P.). Rooty Hill: 7.15 (E.P). Mt Druitt: 9.15 (M.P.). Llandil[?] 6.30…

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Churches of England

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

At the Church of England services last Sunday, the rector spoke of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church on Whit Sunday. Before the apostles were [?]…

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Abonstructional Guide Cerretti Memorial Chapel During Construction Mew Church-Hall at Loch midair, Boomi Blessed by Bishop Coleman an Interesting Addres8

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

An eloquent tribute to the progressiveness and solidarity of the Loch Adair district is the splendid new church-hall, to be known as St. Dominic's Church…

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New Church at Yoogali His Lordship Bishop Henschke Blesses Building Italian Community's Earnest Co-operation

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 18

On Sunday, April 28, another page in the history of the Catholic Church in Australia was turned, when his Lordship the Most Rev. P. A. Henschke, D.D…

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Church and World. Challenge to be Faced. Rev. Dr. Bell's Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 11

In an address to the Presbyterian Assembly yesterday, the Rev. Dr. V. C. Bell, of Strathfield, warned the Churches that they must resist to the [?]ull the mass attack being made…

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Church Memorial

The Propeller · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

At a special service held last Sunday evening in St. Andrew's Church of England, Sans Souci, a large attendance of parishioners witnessed…

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Church's Debts

The Propeller · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 8

In his annual report for 1939-40, concerning the activities and finances of the Church of England parish, which includes both St. Andrew's…

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Canley Vale Church of Christ

The Biz · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

In a building which was beautifully decorated with white flowers, a congregation of more than a hundred gathered last Sunday evening when the minister…

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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 16 May 1940 · page 8

At the yearly meeting of the Bathurst Catholic Young Men's Club in July, an illuminated address was presented to Mr. Michael Meagher as a tribute for his…

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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. Religion is Fundamental. "Perplexed," Lindfield, N.S.W.: Would you kindly comment on the enclosed article?

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 6

The article is entitled "Pure Religion" and comes from the pen of the Rev. J. M. Sands, B.A.; I shall comment briefly on those portions of the article which seem…

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U.S. Aircraft for Allies. Wide Range of Types. Buying Mission's Choices by Our Aviation Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 8

With the purchase of an additional 150,000,000 dollars (about £A47,000,000) worth of aeroplanes from the United States, the Allied Purchasing Mission's…

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