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Churches, 1945

2,194 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 110

Church Debate On Highland Fling

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 7

Delegates at the Presbyterian General Assembly yesterday debated whether the Highland Fling was dancing or not…

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Churchill's Letter to Attlee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 3

Mr. Churchill, in his letter to Mr. Attlee, said: "From many talks I have had with you and your principal Labour…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Methodist Mission's Ambitious Planning

Daily Mirror · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 20

SIXTY-ONE years ago the Sydney Central Methodist Mission was little more than an idea, but today it is an enormous organisation with an extensive programme of social and philanthropic Work…

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PRESS French Catholic Paper

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 8

When the February 1 edition of "La Croix" came off the proas, it was the first time since Juno 10, 1940—the date of the evacuation…

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Catholic Spotlights on San Francisco

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 2

This is the first of a series of several articles having for their general theme the United Nations Conference in San Francisco in relation to the world of to-day and to-morrow. They are being contributed by world-famous thinkers from various nations round…

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Eminent German Catholic Murdered By Nazis

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

AACHEN.—Dr. Franz Oppenhoff, Mayor of this city under the American Military Government, who was killed recently by a Nazi murder gang, was one of the outstanding: Catholic lay leaders of Aachen…

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Social Theories Condemned "Catholic," Northern Suburbs

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 12

Q.: Will you, please, answer these questions in them, by "Catholic" I mean a practical Catholic: and by "Socialism" and "Communism" I…

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Catholic Weekly Slanders Answered By New Theatre

Tribune · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 5

The hysterical, Red-baiting, front page attack on the recent National Theatre Conference which the Catholic Weekly featured (26/4/45) has drawn a sharp, but sober reply from the New Theatre League…

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A Letter From A Catholic Soldier On BOUGAINVILLE

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 11

IN the North Solomons, where once Catholic missions flourished and natives attended Mass in well-built churches, the Holy Sacrifice is offered to-day in shell-holes, gun-pits, native huts. Where once the mission priest stood, an Army chaplain holds aloft the Sacred…

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Latest Catholic News of the World Vatican Reveals Scope Of War Relief

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 2

WASHINGTON.—Outlining succinctly "the multiple and grave needs which are added at present to the spiritual cares of the Holy Father," the Acting Papal Secretary of State has informed his Excellency…

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"My Boy-o" The story of a lovable old parish priest and a young curate who had much to learn

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 3

HE opened the front door and stood gazing at me. He did not speak; but I fancy that if he did he would have…

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A Page For Catholic Schools Replies to questions from our readers on Roman Law, Eclipses, and Figures

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 16

THIS page is devoted to-day to the publication of answers to queries received from correspondents…

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Church Centenary

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

To celebrate the centenary of the blessing of the first church at Concord, Solemn High Mass will be celebrated…

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Mr. De Valera's Reply To Mr. Churchill Refuses To Add Fuel To Flames Of Hatred

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 5

THE following report of Mr. De Valera's broadcast address in reply to Mr. Churchill's criticism of Eire's neutrality was cabled to Australia by Australian Associated Press and published in Sydney newspapers…

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Relations With Church

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 13

Q.: Was he a Canon of the Diocesan Chapter of Frauenburg? R. Yes. Q.: Did Copernious, by his system…

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Mr. Churchill to Go to the Country Temporary Cabinet Pending Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

LONDON, May 23 (A.A.P.).—The Churchill Government has resigned, and a general election will be held in Britain, probably on July 5. It will be the first general election since November,…

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Church Inquiry on Missions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—A commission to investigate mission work among aborigines is to be appointed by the Methodist Church of Australia…

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South Hurstville Methodists. "Back-to-Church" Services

The Propeller · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

Special "Back-to-South Hurstville" services were held at South Hurstville Methodist Church on Sunday last. The morning service was conducted by Rev…

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Boy Scouts' Church Service

The Propeller · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 6

Sunday last was observed as Scouts Sunday, and to commemorate that day a parade of fifty boy scouts and cubs from 2nd Penshurst St. John's Group,…

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Churchill Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.--Mr. Churchill has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, says British United Press Stockholm correspondent. The correspondent says other names suggested for the prize…

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