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Churches, 1947

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Legion of Catholic Women

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 13

THE Legion is an association, united in organisation, co-ordinated in effort, and open to all Catholic women for religious, charitable and social activity. It is the official Diocesan organsation for Catholic women, and…

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Women As Lay Preachers Anglican Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 3

LONDON, May 21 (A.A.P.).— A proposal for lay women to conduct parts of Anglican Church services is being considered by a…

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Catholic Women of New South

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 12

Catholic women from New South Wales country dioceses are cordially invited to participate in the Federal Conference at Sydney in October…

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Amelia Earheart's Last Flight "Secret Mission"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday (A.A.P.). -- Amelia Earheart, U.S. airwoman, was on a secret U.S. Government mission when she disappeared in 1937, Mrs. Otis Earheart said today…

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Cardinal Exhorts Catholic Women To Join Legion

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 13

Speaking at the 1946 Annual Meeting of the Legion of Catholic Women, His Eminence said: "The Legion of Catholic Women is a Legion for all the…

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Catholic Weekly Children's Page Story of the YEAR

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 22

Dear Children,—I consider this one of the best stories I have ever received from a Playmate. It was written by Margot Roper, of 2 Denison-road, Lewisham, who is 16 years of age. Those of you…

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Legion of Catholic Women Announce Federal Conference Sydney, 9th—19th October, 1947 Representative Catholic Women from all States will attend

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 12

THE Triennial Federal Conference of Catholic Women will take place in Sydney in October this year. Never were more serious problems confronting…

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Methodist Fete and Flower Show Opened by Mrs. Putland

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 7

It was a very welcome re-visit of an old friend when Mrs. Putland, wife of Rev. A. E. Putland, of Parramatta, formerly of Penrith circuit, came to…

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Catholic Effort For Britain—Page 5 Grand Welcome to Task Force Legion Of Catholic Women Hosts To Visiting U.S. Sailors

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 1

THE Legion of Catholic Women is taking a leading part in the welcome to members of the American Naval Task Force now visiting Sydney…

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Page For Catholic Schools Study Of Geography Can Be Interesting

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 23

COMMERCIAL geography, if it be but a memory exerciser may be as dull as ditchwater, but can be made interesting and valuable. Pupils are interested in…

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68,000 COUPONS, £5000 for Britain Catholic Response To Food Appeal Called "Best Yet"

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 5

MORE than £5000 in cash and 68,000 food ration coupons were donated by Catholics of the Archdiocese of Sydney last Sunday for the "Food for…

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Latest Catholic News of the World Miracle May Avert Third World War Russia's Conversion By Our Blessed Lady Predicted

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 7

NEW YORK.—That God will avert a third world war by a miracle through Our Blessed Lady is the firm belief of Monsignor Fulton Sheen, the famous Catholic radio speaker. "No economic, social or military plan can stop the cosmic catastrophe of another…

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Christian Science Churches

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 1

"Soul and Body" is the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text is: Why art thou…

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Mount Druitt St. John's Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 1

On April 31 last, the grounds of St. John's Church of England were transformed by a working bee. The following attended: The Rector, Rev. E. H…

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St. Stephen's Church REV. R. S. Chapple, Rural Dean

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 4

Rev. R. S. Chapple, Rector of Penrith, has been appointed by the Archbishop of Sydney to the position of Rural Dean of the Hawkesbury in…

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Grave Sacrilege In English Church

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 1

LIVERPOOL.—A gang of local youths is thought to be responsible for damage estimated at £10,000 to the decorations and sanctuary of Our Lady's Church, Price-street, Birkenhead…

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Recent Weddings In City And Churches Churches

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 18

AT Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley, Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Vincent Long, O.F.M., before the…

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EDITORIAL The Church And Communism

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 4

COMMUNISM and the activities of its adherents made the biggest news in Sydney last week. Special articles on the methods of the Red Fascists, stories of their activities in the trades union movement and in relation to the "rocket range" in Central Australia; indignant…

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Prof. Murdoch's Church "Engineer," Sydney

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 14

Q.: Replying in "The Sydney Morning Herald" to the question. "Is a Church Essential to a Nation's Well-being." Professor Murdoch said, "The…

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Church Union Move Assembly Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 7

The Presbyterian Assembly agreed yesterday to enter into Federal union with the Methodist and Congregational Churches, subject to procedure…

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