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Churches, 1949

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Diocesan News From All Parts of the State Canberra-coulburn Catholic Schools' Auxiliary Operating At Queanbeyan

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 5

The Queanbeyan Catholic Schools' Auxiliary functions under the direction of an executive of nino members, presided over by the…

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Peace Endangered in 1949 "What can the average Catholic do to prevent war, secure peace?'—Cardinals, a King, Statesmen contribute their suggestions

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 1

"WHAT can the individual Catholic, through public opinion, do to encourage his national leaders to work for a just and lasting peace, and to support those leaders in such an effort?" As the New Year dawned, this question, ashed by correspondents all over the world, was answered…

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New Baptist Church

The Propeller · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 1

Approval has been granted for the erection of a new brick church building for the Beverly Hills Baptist Church Committee. This was…

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Church Leader's Death

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 7

The Right Reverend W. J. Grant, a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New South…

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The Secret Papers Of Harry T. Hopkins--7 Angry Stalin taunts Churchill that British soldiers feared the Germans

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 3

EVEN after Hopkins, Marshall, and King returned from London on July 27,…

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Mission in Vienna

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday. -- The United Nations Radio reports that an Australian commission has arrived in Vienna…

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Correspondence North-West Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 12

Sir,— We recently undertook the usual December patrol into the regions beyond Barwon. This time, however, the car had an overloaded…

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Australia's Xmas Message "Like Churchill Speech"

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1949 · page 5

In a letter to Truth, Mrs. A. G. Russell, of Southsea (Hampshire), England, pays a tribute to the Christmas Eve "Good Neighbors" broadcast over the B.B.C. by Brigadier Don Cleland, of…

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Churchill knew his American history the Secret Papers of Harry L. HOPKINS--9

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 9 January 1949 · page 9

This is the ninth instalment of Robert E. Sherwood's inside story of America's part in World War [?]. Sherwood wrote from the secret papers of President Roosevelt's intimate friend, Harry L. Hopkins…

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London Crowd Cheers King Royal Family Goes On Holiday 3000 Gather at Church

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 6

LONDON, Monday.--A big crowd cheered the King as he left Buckingham Palace by car to entrain from King's. Cross for his holiday with the…

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Homeless Migrants Find Shelter in Church Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 1

Five homeless British migrants are living in the Baptist Church hall, in George Street, Parramatta. They are Mr. and Mrs. Frank…

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Christian Science Churches

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 3

"Sacrament" was the subject in an Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. 9 1 49. The golden text was: "Create in me…

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New Church Projects. Schemes for Three States

Construction · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 7

Since shortly after the beginning of the War. Church building has by force of circumstances, been brought to a standstill, but a number of religious bodies are utilising the present difficult times, from…

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The Churches Plan for the Future

Construction · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 7

NEW PROJECTS IN VICTORIA, TASMANIA, and…

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Fairfield Catholic Younger Set

The Biz · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 8

Since the last report, before the Xmas holidays, the members of the club have had some very good times. The concert, which was held at the…

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Catholic Manager Chosen For Tests

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 2

MANAGER of the Australian Test cricket contingent to visit South Africa this year is Mr. E. A. ("Chappie") Dwyer, well-known Sydney Catholic. Mr. Dwyer is chairman of…

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Mary Agnes Finn, Famous Catholic Authoress, Dies

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

THE death occurred at her Randwick home last Thursday of Mary Agnes Finn, well-known as an historian and writer of Catholic and general fiction, prose and poetry. She was in her 90th year. Well-known books written…

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What constitutes a real Christian ? "Methodist," Gordon

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 2

Q.: In speaking of John Wesley, you said he was a "good Christian, but did not have the fait of the Catholic Church." R.: I said that he was a good and…

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The Question Box "Why blame Catholic workingmen for the spread of Communism?"

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 2

"OUT of the Gloom," (Marrickville), writes: Why blame the Catholic workingman for the spread of Communism? R.: It would be wrong to do so in any general way, without…

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Costa Rican State Church Threatened

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 2

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. —The question of whether Catholicism will remain the State religion in Costa Rica will be discussed by…

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