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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
3
A reader voice exhorts that Christianity, not church doctrine, offers real relief from oppression and fear. It argues Christ offers personal renewal and social ethics, urging followers to combat war, poverty, and racism through humble, practical action.
A farewell function was held for Lance Corporal Wilfred J. Ashcroft of Baviting, hosted by townsfolk and the sergeants' party. Speeches praised his service, and a presentation and singing followed the dinner, with rain briefly interrupting the event.
The Quandialla page reports social visits and holidays, including Mrs Wardell and Mire pattern events, with Ausralian locals John Hopp and Kerr from Canberra visiting senior pupils. It notes performances by Quandialla entertainers, hospital visits, and a local court breach case. The piece covers charity efforts for a hospital, a dinner fundraiser, and fire prevention updates with police activity in April.
Athol J. Brooks argues that Christianity grows by practical deeds and universal hope. He insists true faith embraces all races, serving the poor and homeless as core to Christ’s message, urging a welcoming, universal citizenship in the Church.
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