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Churches, 1940

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Catholic Youth Movement Large Attendance at Waverley

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 14

On Sunday last, at Waverley, there was a record attendance of Catholic young men and women at the monthly youth night— 278 young people took part in the…

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Catholic Teachers' Conference Summaries of Papers and Discussions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 11

The 19th annual conference of Catholic teachers was hold from Thursday, 9th inst., to Saturday, 11th inst. The conference, which began with the celebration of Mass…

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Catholic Progress in Brisbane Archdiocese. New Buildings to Be Dedicated

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

The Brisbane "Catholic Leader" tells us of recent Catholic building activities in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. It says that a new church at Basin Pocket…

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Catholic News. The Feast of the Pope. Apostolic Delegate's Letter

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 22

The Apostolic Delegate has sent the following letter to the Superiors of all the Religious Congregations in Australia and New Zealand in preparation for the…

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British Mission to Soviet "The Daily News" Cable Service London

Daily News · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

"IT is persistently rumored that the British intend to send a delegation to Russia to discuss a…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Jetting for Fly Strike Effect on Production

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 38

Blowflies are reported to be bad in the Moree district, but on individual properties the seriousness of the strike depends largely on the period when…

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"Apostleship of the Sea." The Catholic Institute for Seamen Archbishop Gilroy Presides at Annual Meeting

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 16

As one of the many beneficent undertakings promoted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Catholic Institute for Seamen, Kent-street, Sydney, is a…

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Champion Against Anti-semitism French, Conservative, and Catholic. Henri de Kerillis: the Man Who Defeated Goebbels

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Everybody who is familiar with the French internal politics of recent years knows that the reaction against anti-Semitism and "racialism" has become…

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Catholic United Services Auxiliary, N.S.W. State-Wide Appeal Launched in Newcastle Bishop Stresses Need for Patriotism

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 23

The Catholic United Services Auxiliary (CUSA). launched a State-wide appeal in Newcastle last Monday night, 20th inst. Previously the auxiliary had functioned in…

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When Catholics BUILD & DECORATE One of England's Historic Catholic Homes Arundel Castle the Chief Seat of the Duke of Norfolk

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

No visitor to the south of England can fail to appreciate the glory of Arundel. Viewed from any point it is a picturesque landmark for miles around. The great…

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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, Dr. Ryan, M.S.O. Fact or Fable? E.M.R., Manly, N.S.W.: What if Cur Catholic religion is based upon fable, after all?

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

Since our Catholic religion is based on demonstrable facts and not on fables, your fears are groundless. Here are the facts: (1) There exists a personal God, the Creator of the universe. (2) Since man is…

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Milcannia - Forbes Diocese Additions to All Saints' Church, South Broken Hill

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 29

A precedent set 50 years ago was followed on Pentecost Sunday, 12th inst., at All Saints' Church, South Broken Hill, when copies of each of the local papers…

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Christ Church Women's Guild

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 8

The Christ Church Women's Guild will hold a social afternoon in the Parish Hall on Thursday, June 6, when a representative of a leading Sydney…

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Church Services

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 8

Presbyterian servicer, for next Sunday are:—Springwood, 11 and 7.30; Glenbrook, 3. Rev. G. F. Buckley Church of England services for next…

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Baptist Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Penrith: Sunday, 26th Inst. Praise Service. 7 p.m.. Gosne! Meeting. 7.15. in the Dungowan Theatre, Penrith…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

Services for next Sunday, 26th instate:—St. Marys, 11.15 (H.C) and 7.15 (E.P.) Rootv Hill. 7.15 (E.P.) Mt. druitt, 6 (E.P.) Ljandilo 7.15 (E.P);…

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Christian Science Churches

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

Mortals and immortals was the subject In all Churches or Christ, Scientist. on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "This…

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Merrylands Baptist Church

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The church anniversary services were held on Sunday and Monday, May 19 and 20. The morning service was condagted by Rev. L. M. Thomson, of Bankstown…

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Churches of England

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

At the chuch of England services last Sunday the rector spoke of the Trinity. The Lord Jesus returned to the Father to the glory winch He had with Him…

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When Catholics BUILD & DECORATE The New Church of the Holy Cross, Woollabra. A Magnificent Structure to Be Opened on Sunday, June 2

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The new Church of the Holy Cross will be opened on June 2, and at time of writing the builders are putting the finishing touches to the interior. It was only in…

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