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Churches, 1941

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All-out Blow by Hitler Four-square to Dictators Churchill's Warning LONDON

The Sun · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 1

"It is imperative for Hitler in an endeavor to avoid defeat to strike at us with all his power this year. There will be sufferings and tribulations ahead for our country, but what the end will be beyond that I have "We stand four square in the path of this European dictator. His threats will not affect or abash us."If he found it difficult to invade…

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Mr. Churchill Takes A Hand

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 4

SIX weeks ago it was announced in London that Mr. Churchill was to take charge of Britain's…

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Wren Church Ablaze

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 3

BUILT in 1683 by Sir Christopher Wren, St. James' Church, Piccadilly, was partly demolished by Nazi bombs. These firemen playing on the flames saved a large part of the church. BY AMERICAN-MADE bomber, these members of the R.A.F. flew from England to the Grecian war zone. They…

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The Churches. a Congregational Centenary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 8

Preparatory services for the celebration of the centenary of the setting of the foundation-stone of Pitt Street Congregational Church…

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Romance Dies at Church Door

Truth · Sunday 19 January 1941 · page 23

BOY and girl together, they were. A happy pair of kids, sun-tanned and gay, freckle-faced, tripping along…

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Ramming Home Victories in Libya What Is Hampering Churchill? Fearless Action Need on Home Front London

Truth · Sunday 19 January 1941 · page 18

SOMETHING is hampering Mr. Churchill on the home front just now, and efforts must be made to see that harmony and co-ordination become keystones of war production…

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Churchill: Send Us Arms, Not Overseas Armies London

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1941 · page 3

"Before us lie dangers which, if we neglect anything, may be fatal. Before us lie months of endurance during the bombardment of our cities and industrial areas with terrible sufferings. But what the end will be I have not the slightest…

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Bishop's Plea for Church Unity. Mission Men Meet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 9

About 60 representatives of the Australian Board of Missions are in residence at Barker College, Hornsby, where the sixth annual summer school…

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Daring British Mission. Training, Arming Abyssinians. LONDON, Jan. 19. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 7

A British military mission has been working in the heart of Abyssinia since July, training and arming thousands of tribesmen…

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Arms From U.S.A. Britain's Need. Churchill Confident of Victory. LONDON, Jan, 19. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 8

"Britain requires more weapons, ships, and planes from overseas than she will be able to pay for in 1941." The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchhill,…

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Bomb Devastation in London — Latest Pictures by Clipper Air Mail — English Churches in Ruins

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 10

A picture taken from the roof of St. Paul's Cathedral, showing the devastation caused in London by recent German air raids. The cathedral fortunately has escaped serious damage. This picture, taken early this month, was sent by radio to New York, and arrived by the Clipper mail at the week-end. The picture on the right shows more wrecked London buildings. The King, in Field-Marshal's uniform, talking to homeless…

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Mr. Churchill's Australian secretary

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 6

THERE is no Australian in the British War Cabinet. But one of Mr. Churchill's…

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British Mission to South America

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. -- The British Economic Mission to South America arrived at Lima (Peru) last night. The mission is headed by Lord…

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Strikes Harm Australia. Mission Member's View. ADELAIDE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 10

Mr. Harold Heath, a member of the British Ministry of Supply Mission, described wartime strikes as a major tragedy. He said it was most Important that the…

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Roosevelt's Note to Churchill. Willkie the Bearer. Washington, Jan. 20. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 9

Mr. Wendell Willkie will deliver to Mr. Churchill in London a personal note from President Roosevelt. President Roosevelt yesterday…

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Incendiarism Suspected in Church Fire. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 10

The Angaston Lutheran church was burnt down early to-day, and damage to the extent of £800 done. An attempt was made to burn the church in the last war, and local…

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Roosevelt Writes Churchill Personal Note by Willkie New York

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 3

President Roosevelt yesterday gave Mr. Wendell Willkie a "private and personal" note…

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Mrs. Churchill at India House

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 8

MRS. WINSTON CHURCHILL at India House, London. The Indian High Commissioner (Sir Firoz Khan Noon) is showing the British Prime Minister's wife comforts made for Indian soldiers serving in England…

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Women's News Society Wedding At All Saints' Church Orchid in Her Bouquet

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 10

A white orchid set in the centre of the bouquet of gardenias carried by Miss Patience Cay at her wedding…

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Lutheran Church Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--The Lutheran Church at Angaston was burnt down early today. Damage is estimated at £800. The…

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