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Churches, 1940

3,533 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 177

Restoration of St. Jude"s Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 7

An appeal for funds to restore St. Jude's Church, Randwick, which is falling into a "dreadful state of repair," was made yesterday by the rector, the Rev. O. Abram…

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The Churches. "War Brings Spread of Doubt." Premier's Warning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 7

"If by some ghastly mischance, the enemy brought the Empire to its knees the world would revert to the Godlessness of the dark days before Christ;…

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'Whole War Scene May Suddenly Change' Rousing Call By Churchill LONDON

The Sun · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

"It would be foolish to disguise the gravity of the hour, but we may confidently expect stabilisation of the front in France," said the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, in a rousing broadcast to the Allies to-night…

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Church's Part in Conflict

Daily News · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

"If by some ghastly mischance the totalitarian powers brought the British Empire to its knees, the world would revert to the dark days before Christ."…

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The Churches World's Problems And War

Daily News · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

War and post-war problems were selected by several clerics yesterday in their sermons…

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Churchill Had Right Attitude To Hitler

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 3

"Churchill never entertained delusions that Hitler could be killed with kindness," said Mr. J. A. McCallum. A.B.C. commentator, last night in a radio talk…

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Presbyterian Missions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 8

"It is only in these days that nations are beginning to realise that unless they have peace in the whole world they shall not have it in their own borders," said the…

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Presbyterian View of Ordination. Assembly Discussion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 10

"I would rather go out and turn my back on the Church I love than submit to ordination or re-ordination at the hands of the representative of another Church." said the…

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Building and Construction. School Aboye Church. Holy Family, Lindfield. Many Modern Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

The existing church of the Holy Family, Pacific Highway, Lindfield, and its adjoining school are being almost completely demolished in preparation…

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Peril Faces British, Says Churchill LONDON

Daily News · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

A GRIM warning that Britain might soon expect to feel the full force of the German war machine was contained in Mr. Churchill's broadcast to the Allies last night…

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Churchill Foresees German Blow At Britain Next LONDON, Monday. (A.A.P.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

"After this battle in France abates there will come a battle for this island," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in a broadcast to Allied nations and the United States…

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Central Methodist Mission. 56th Anniversary Observed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 15

At a gathering held in the Pitt Street Congregational Church last night to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Central Methodist Mission, the State Treasurer, Mr. Richardson,…

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Parish Priest to Leave

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 7

Rev. Father Parker, P.P., has been transferred from St. Michael's Church, Baulkham Hills, to Richmond. Rev. Father Deely has taken up duty at…

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Church Sessions on Radio. Commission Criticised Presbyterian Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 7

The Rev. C. A. White yesterday asked the Presbyterian Assembly to express dissatisfaction with the Australian Broadcasting Commission's policy of presenting only two church…

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Legion of Catholic Women

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

THE Rev. Father William P. Clark, who is State secretary of the Catholic United Services Auxiliary, spoke yesterday at the inaugural meeting of the New South Wales…

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For St. Pat's Church Dance at Country Club

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

Hostesses and organisers of a smart dance at the Cumberland Country Golf Club on Saturday, were Mrs. Pat Walsh wearing mulberry Wool crepe; Mrs. S…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 2

Mortals and Immortals was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "This…

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Protestant Churches Soccer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

The match between Lidcombe Methodist and St. Augustine, Stanmore, gave spectators many thrills. Lidcombe suffered a reverse early in the game by…

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Law Against Films In Churches On Sundavs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 8

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Tonking) has written to a Presbyterian minister pointing out that there is no provision in the law by which requests for the screening of films in churches could be granted…

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Presbyterian Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

At the Presbyterian church Guildford on Sunday or last week—Mother's Day—there was a large attendance at both services…

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