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Churches, 1945

2,194 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 110

The Press and the Church

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

Whenever a suggestion is made that some action should be taken to ensure that newspapers are compelled to correct lying reports about people or institutions, a vigorous cry of "Freedom of the Press" is invariably raised…

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Churchill and War Cabinet Stand By For Dramatic News

The Sun · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday.--Mr. Churchill has asked War Cabinet members to remain in or near London oyer Easter week-end. He himself will curtail his holidays and keep in…

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"Sun" Readers Say. "Churchill Boxes?"

The Sun · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

For the peace celebrations, the Government, to enable the people to show a form of gratitude, should erect a solid…

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Masonic Church Service

The Propeller · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 6

A combined Masonic service was held in the Presbyterian Church, Kogarah, on Sunday evening, 18th instant, the lodges participating being Kogarah, Sans…

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Conference Home Mission Demonstration

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 5

"One of the best yet," was the general verdict regarding the Annual Demonstration of Home Missions. Held on Wednesday, 7th March, with two sessions, it reached a level of spiritual power rarely…

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The Methodist Women's Federation

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 5

The annual inspirational rally was held in Wesley Chapel on Tuesday, 6th March. It could very truly be called an "Inspirational Rally," the setting of the beautiful chapel, the music…

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Mission Doctor in the Jungle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 4

Dr. Paul White. known in East Africa as the "Jungle Doctor" of the Church Missionary Society, described his experiences in Tanganyika as a…

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Methodist Young People's Department 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. March, 1945. an Open Letter to All Young People

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 5

Dear Fellow Young People, It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Council of this Department and for myself, to express to you cordial greetings and best wishes for a happy Easter…

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Issue Of Ration Books In Church Halls Criticised

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Distribution of new ration books in church halls on Sundays tended to undermine spiritual values, Mr. W. Gordon Sprigg said today…

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Peace Services Planned Church Bells Will Herald Armistice

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 15

All Australian churches have completed plans for thanksgiving services to celebrate the end of the European war. ''Church bells will ring the moment an armistice is…

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Empire Training Scheme Praised by Churchill

Daily Mirror · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday. -- The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) has sent a message of thanks to the Canadian Prime Minister (Mr. Mackenzie King)…

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News of the Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 5

Archbishop Mowll has outlined a plan for the formation of youth centres at Woolloomooloo Erskineville. Darlington…

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Good Friday Services In Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1945 · page 5

Churches of Sydney were crowded with worshippers for the Good Friday services yesterday. More than 1,000 assembled in thc Domain for the Procession of Witness through the city in the afternoon, but for…

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HOLLYWOOD Snapshots Famous Film Critic of International News Service. Bing and Ingrid Will Be Teamed in Church Roles

Truth · Sunday 1 April 1945 · page 32

AFTER winning the Actor's Academy Award for his performance as the priest in "Going My Way" Bing Crosby is again to appear as a cleric—this time in a new picture called "The Bells of St. Mary's" And who's to be with him? None…

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Mrs. Churchill in Moscow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 3

LONDON, April 2 (A.A.P.).—Mrs. Churchill has arrived in Moscow and is expected to remain about a month…

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Prayed After He Had Robbed Church Box

The Sun · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 7

A man who broke open a church collection-box, then went into the church and prayed. Frank Frederick Kirkup, 20, laborer, pleaded guilty to two…

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Mrs. Churchill Now In Moscow

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Monday.--Mrs. Churchill, wife of the Prime Minister, arrived in Moscow from London by air yesterday. She is expected to stay in Russia…

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Methodist View

The Sun · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 7

The president of the Methodist Conference, the Rev. H. W. Woodhouse, suggests that when news of the cessation of…

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Balmain Methodist Wins Final

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 10

Balmain Methodist won the B grade cricket final of the Western Suburbs Churches Union. Ba[?]main. 144 and 197. beat St…

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Christian Science Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 2

Reality—was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: Thy throne,…

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