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Churches, 1942

3,171 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 159

U.S. Anthem In Churches Suggested

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

AT the Easter Sunday service at Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, many officers and men of the United States Forces…

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U.S. Anthem In Churches Suggested

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

AT the Easter Sunday service at St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, many officers and men of the United States Forces…

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Christian Science Churches

The Biz · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

"Unreality" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "If a house be divided against itsejf, that house cannot…

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Christian Science Churches

The St George Call · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 1

“Unreality” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot…

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Anglican Board of Education

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 13

Archbishop Mowll will distribute prizes and certificates won at the recent Sunday-school examinations held under the auspices of the Board…

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Some Early Methodist Soldiers

The Methodist · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 4

Wesley's marked interest in soldiers is evidenced by his frequent and often lengthy references to them in his "Journal." Whenever he preached in the vicinity of military headquarters or camps,…

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The American Churches and the New Phase of the War

The Methodist · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 6

"Time" (December 22nd) gives the following review of Church leaders statements:— "Episcopal presiding Bishop Tucke…

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In Defence of the Church

The Methodist · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

Of all institutions the Church is the most bitterly and unceasingly criticised. Antagonism to the Church is regarded in some quarters as the hallmark of the modern spirit. The all-too-manifest…

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Why the Church's Programme is not Carried Out

The Methodist · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 1

If, as is claimed, the Church be a Divine institution established to fulfil a Divine and all-impor-tant mission, it may seem strange that at the end of nearly two thousand years its purpose should be…

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Special Day of Prayer Church Parade Address, Sunday, March 29th, 1942, in the Showground

The Methodist · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 5

1st Kings 8:45: "Hear Thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause." The King has appointed this day for special prayer throughout the Empire, and in many church…

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Church Missionary Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 13

The Anglican Church Missionary Society hopes shortly to vacate its present offices at the corner of George and Bathurst streets for new premises…

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Cripps announces failure of India mission

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 12 April 1942 · page 3

NEW DELHI, Saturday.--Sir Stafford Cripps will leave India on Monday, following the breakdown of negotiations for a new agreement between Britain and India…

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Sir Stafford Cripps Going Home; Mission A Failure India Rejects British Plan Parleys Collapse Over Proposals For Defence LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 12 April 1942 · page 1

Both the Congress Party and the Moslem League have rejected the British Government's proposals for the future Government of India. At his Press conference in New Delhi this morning,…

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Churchill Statement Expected Our Own Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 6

LONDON, April 12.—Questions about the vain effort to solve India's problems will be asked when the House of Commons…

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Guns From Church Bells LONDON

The Sun · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 5

A general smelling of church bells so that the metal can be used for making guns, has been ordered…

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Big Japanese Fleet in Indian Ocean Mr. Churchill's Statement General MacARTHUR'S COMMAND From Our Own Correspondents and A.A.P.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, announced in the House of Commons yesterday that the attack on Ceylon, in which the aircraft-carrier Hermes and the cruisers Dorsetshire and Cornwall were sunk, was…

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Churchill Defends His Strategy LONDON

The Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 7

While united in their determination to give unstinted support to the winning of the war, apprehension regarding its whole direction has been renewed in the British people…

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Battle Dress In Church LONDON

The Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 3

Army church parades win now be spread over a week for security reasons, and will no longer be restricted…

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Battle for Irrawaddy Oilfields Japs Press On In Burma Churchill on Naval Losses

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.-- For two days, Imperial and Japanese forces in Burma have been locked in a fierce battle for possession of the Irrawaddy…

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Battle for Irrawaddy Oilfields Japs Press On In Burma Churchill on Naval Losses

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.-- For two days, Imperial and Japanese forces in Burma have been locked in a fierce battle for possession of the Irrawaddy…

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