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Churches, 1940

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Church Welcomes Refugees

Daily News · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 5

"It is the duty of the Church in Australia to keep the minds of the people free of the appalling sin of Anti-Semitism," said Dr. C. V…

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St. Bernard's Parish, Mascot

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 22

An event of Importance will be held at St. Bernard's, Mascot, on Sunday, 28th inst., when his Grace the Most Rev. Dr. N. T. Gilroy will bless the Infants' New…

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Merrylands Presbyterian Church Last Sunday's Services

The Broadcaster · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. Perkins conducted the morning service at the above church last Sunday. The lesson was read from Psalm 90, and the subject of the address was…

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Mission To Japan

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 6

AUSTRALIA'S first Minister to Japan is to be appointed shortly. But Australia had special contact with Japan long…

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Our Catholic Schools

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 20

AT this period of the year the publication of the results of the Leaving Certificate and Intermediate examinations give us an insight Into the work of our educational institutions and are usually the subject of comment in interested circles. Our Catholic colleges and schools invariably acquit…

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Catholic Club Dance

The Biz · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

Enticed out for the fine weather and favorable reports of the good time that the young folk have at these dances, a goodly number attended the monthly…

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Cabramatta Catholic Club

The Biz · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

The above club spent a very enjoyable evening on Tuesday, it being the first social event on the syllabus this year. All members seemed very keen and…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life Next Door to China in the Country of Burma

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 3

Burma, if one could forget its climate and its languages, measures up fairly well to one's glowing expectations of the Orient. Lordly rivers run between…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 14

Mr. Kevin Ryan, M.A., B.Ec, who has been appointed Inspector of Schools for the Archdiocese of Sydney, was educated at Riverview College and is a…

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Catholic Papers And the Home Circle

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 12

THE home without a Catholic newspaper is deprived of a steady religious cultural influence, indispensable in counteracting the effects of…

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Mission Wiped Out By Flood DARWIN

Daily News · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 3

THE Anglican Mission on Roper River, which was in the path of the flood waters, has been…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 17

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

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[?]irariate of Tooktown Catholic Young Men's Society

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 35

Members of the board of management of the C.Y.M.S., of North Queensland, met at Gordonvale on Sunday, 7th inst., to finalise matters in connection with the annual…

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Papal Banner With the Catholic Scouts in New South Wales Catholic Boy Scouts. Notes and News

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 17

Our photograph shows Donald McRae, one of the best known former Scouts, who was troop leader of the 1st Villa Maria Troop in 1936, carrying the troop…

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N.s.w. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Press Correspondents

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

All press reports should be sent to Mr. K. Collopy, 64 Seaview-street, Balgowiah, by noon each…

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Catholic Progress on North Shore. Brigidine Nuns at Lindfield

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 22

Twelve months ago, the Catholic people of Lindfield rejoiced in the elevation of the district to the status of a parish, and they welcomed their first…

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A Model of Catholic Action. Blessed Anna Maria Taigi

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 12

ONE hundred years after her death, women of Italy have taken the life of Blessed Anna Maria Taigi as their model of one devoted to Catholic Action…

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Catholic United Services Auxiliary Work Begun on City "Hut"

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 19

Considerable progress has been made by the Catholic United Services Auxiliary during the week. Plans have been completed, and approved by the City Council…

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Catholic Trade Unions in France. HAVE 500,000 MEMBERS

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 35

The Catholic trade unions in France, grouped together under the French Confederation of Catholic Workers, have a joint membership of more than…

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When Catholics A Constructional BUILD & Decorate Guide Cerretti Memorial Chapel During Construction The Catholic Church as a Builder in 1939. Contracts for Nearly £250,000

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4

Another year has begun, and, as usual, the Catholic Church has many works in course of completion, and is planning more, despite the war, to keep pace with…

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