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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH. ESTABLISHED 1874 Registered at the G.P.O., Perth for tran.mission by post as a newspaper. NO. 2,355
PERTH, THURSDAY,
M tRCH
4, 1948.
Plans for Subiaco Celebration
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SEVENTY-FIFTH YEAR.
Famous Tenor: Mr. Ante Soljanic. School Choral: The Brigidine
"Darwin Dead Subiaco. Remembered" Violin Solo: Miss Carmel Bur-
rows. At a quarter to nine the t.45. Col- A VISITOR'S IMPRESSIONS National Anthem will be played Choral: Christian Brothers' lege, St George's Terrace. OF DARWIN CHURCH." as His Grace the Archbishop takes his seat. The concert, as Humorous: Messrs. Fred Burke I had been in Darwin only a McCarthy. and Jerry is customary with Sunday evenshort time when 1 visited its ing concerts, will carry right on Solo: Miss Flora Nowotony. famous war -scarred garrison Dancing: Irish Step Dancing. without an interval. church. It was the anniverConclusion: "God Save Ireland," sary of a memorable day. Mass THE PROGRAMME. sung by Mr John Sullivan was being celebrated to comSquare and the audience Victoria Orchestra: memorate those who lost their Accompaniste: Miss Frances ayes in the first Ladies' College. air raids on Choral: St. Joseph's School, Vic- Moran. Australia on February 19, 1943. Stage Manager: Mr. P. R. toria Square. All around, the walls were pitHerbert Jackson. In his life time St. Patrick was Instrumentalist: Mists ted with bullet holes and scarThere is a growing enthusiasm Box Plans. James. red where debris had fallen. for the celebrations in honour ot the father of schools, and his Dramatic Box plans are open at Nichol Choral: St. Brigid's the altar was the statue We are successors made Ireland an "Isle St. Patrick this year. Tickets are 3s. and 2s., Near Lesmurdie, son's. College, To do Scholars." manSaints and A* "Wounded Angel" pierced if the returning to the traditorad Miss Joan Curtin. and the booking fee is ld. Tic- by shrapnel, but still standing ner so successful in the past of nim honour, we hope every school Xylophonist: available anywhere not Loreto Convent, are kets Play: A Rosary sentinel by the tabernacle. Traces calling upon our people to keep in the metropolitan area will be else. "Osborne." The schools if damage by blast and buffets March 1 Ali. in a special way. well represented. Oval were visible everywhere. But we have improved upon past will be massed on the I thought how this hallowed celebrations by introducing this around the Altar. place had once been filled with year a Solemn High Mass, and There is ample space for thouSt. for the clatter of military boots and that is im:eed fitting, sands of children. Children will Patrick's Day is essentially a osit best in their school uninave been secured for tin helmets, and how often Mass Trophies A representative gathering of . festival of our Faith. No one asrms, but dress is optional. It is parishioners of Kalgoorlie and both the Irish national dancing had been interrupted by the need have a drop of Irish blood suggested to the school authori- Boulder met on S'unday evening, and sporting events. A great scream of shells and gunfire. But to realise that in acknowledging .ies that the children wear some in St. Mary's Hall, Rev. Father programme for the children has on this day of remembrance all St. Patrick as a Patron we are green token, the accepted colour McCarthy presiding. been arranged to commence at 12 sus different: the church was with children. acclaiming "a mighty husband- s St. Patrick's Day. The preparatory work carried o'clock, ending about 4 p:m., crowded-mostly spiritual I the thought this strangely symLord," man of the Transport details are publish- out by the committee, which leaving plenty of time for pre- bolic. father of a race of missionaries, and we request comprised representatives of the paration for the evening concert In his sermon, Father Flynn who walked through the old ed in this issue, to clergy and laity of the two par- at the Town Hall. lands of Europe bearing the twin .he Superiors of our schools A recent attendance is antici- spoke of those who died and of ishes, and of the Parents' and the future, saying: torches of sanctity and scholar- cut out the list for reference. Friends' Association of the four pated. will be brought to the "Where there is death, there is ship, and who, at a later time, Shildren Legion of Mary Acies. to their schools schools, was outlined by the hon. It is true sailed to the new lands of Aus- Oval and back A meeting of active members also a resurrection." secretary, Mr. Hannan. afternoon. in the early carrying that when one generation passes, Zealand New tralia and Those willing to assist were al - only will be held on this Sunday a new one stands in its place. as their most priceless posses- 0.30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: evening (March 7), to make ar- Those who duties. The first half-hour of the cele- toted live to day have to resion an ember from Patrick's The ladies decided to sell rangements for the holding of build the world anew over enkindled will be broadcast bration on the ruins of fire which they afternoon tea and cool drinks at the Acies in honour of the Feast the A.B.C., Station 6WN. The the Racecourse. They will also of the Annunciation.. Owing to an era that ended with the war. in the land of their adoption, and Archbishop's address will be bag the sweets that each child March 25 bring Holy Thursday, This little bullet-riddled church tended so zealously that it, is a on the air. The commenta- will receive on entering fire burning brightly today. the the Acies will probably be held of Darwin, with its long and tor will be Monsignor Mc- grounds. And in addition to the Faith on Sunday evening, March 21. As eventful history will soon give to a new Memorial Church Mahon. they brought with them the sons Boulwill leave tram usual, the church celebration will placeshrine A special sacred to the memand daughters of Erin, and their 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.: 10.50 a.m., and Lamington be followed by a social evening der at small no made descendans have Tableaux and Figure March- at 11 a.m. for active and auxiliary members. ory of those who defended our Country and our Faith in the contribution to the lands they ing will be presented by four grim years of war, and it will have learned to love and cherish, schools, the boys from Aquinas stand as a lasting symbol of the welcoming lands of their College, and the C.B. College, Christ's promise of resurrection adoption. St. George's Terrace, and the after death. Surely in this anxious world girls from Sacred Heart ConMy visit to the scene of war we all, no matter what our roots vent, Highgate Hill, and St. lift hearts and our raise are, can in Australia's only bombed Joseph's Convent, Fremantle. church made me realise how near our voices to St. Patrick this 12.30 p.m. to 3.15 p.m.: to ruin our land had been. This year, in the words of the ancient Sports. humble place of worship had Irish hymn: Thirteen events will be run, been the cradle of the Faith in "Dear Apostle, blessed Patrick, including an Open 100 for St. Faithful guardian of our race, the North of Australia during a Patrick's Day Cup. critical time, and I thought how Thou so humble in compassion, Irish National Dancing Comprivileged we were who could In thy fortitude so grand, petitions. See thy children gathered round Refreshments: have a part in building a monuthee; ment wihich would show the Teas, morning and afternoon, wide opened be Let thy heart may be had in the Members' The following are extracts possible time to increase agricul- strength of the Faith nurtured To the voice of our appealing, Ice-cream and cool from a broadcast statement by tural and industrial production here-a church which would look Stand. Be a Father and a Guide." drinks will be available on the Mr. John A. Costello, newly - and thereby provide some hope of hack on a glorious past, and forbraver future. ground. elected Irish Prime Minister, op easing the pressing burden of ward to an even WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th Fund Grows. high cost of living. Our export It is advisable, however, that February 24, 1948: On the day itself the celebrafollowing contributions The the children bring their own "The groups that compose the trade must be increased so as to tions will be held at the Subiaco own sep- lessen the. serious gap between have been gratefully received for their ,and they them have lunches with Government Darwin MPmorial War Oval, the scene of that memorcan supplement them from the arate policies and individuality the volume of exports and im- the able night of the Centenary to parts which is causing disorder Church, and Shrine of Thanksrefreshment booths. Parishes which they will continue All the gates will be Week. giving: Real who hope to organise lunch for maintain. Over a wide field of in our balance payments. while open: no charge for admisWestern Australia. complete wealth of the nation must be inin their children may select their action they are sion to any part of the Oval. £2 10s: Convent of Mercy, of creased. Appointment of a Counsense by a on the moved spot own picnic agreement; We have reserved the Members' Norseman. grounds. This would be an ex- duty and patriotism they have cil of Education will be forthwith Rev. J. Doyle. covered stand for the cellent arrangement. agreed to undertake the heavy undertaken . . . while emigration £2: 10s: Children of St. JosClergy, diocesan and regular, responsibility of Government and has been steadily sapping the eph's Convent, who will have a room to change. Trayning. RADIO CONCERT. policy life inthe of nation, the operation blood the into to put lOs each: "Maggie and Keith," To this stand the members of agreed. all sidious is are of tuberculosis scourge of St. Patwhich they evening upon On the in our Religious Orders engaged Welshpool; Miss Mandy Hogan. from 8 till 9 p.m., . The chief of the fundamen- a threat no less formidable to the teaching, nursing, and charitable rick's Day, are putting on an tal objectives upon which there is nation's health and continuance. institutions are invited. At the the A.B.C. Station complete agreement is our deter- to far a, human will and unsel- among men to strengthen that back of the stand the choir of hour of Irish Music, over The A.B.C. Orchestra, mination to assert the right of fish effort can achieve it, the culture of which we all are part girls from the combined schools SWF. will the Irish nation to complete ter- Government will address itself and to extend the dominion of E. J. Roberts, Mr. of the Sisters of Mercy, Victor,a. ender Miss Doris ritorial unity and to absolute unrelentingly to the alleviation Christian religion.. . Square, will be accommodated. play Irish airs. David Lyle freedom. This is a matter upon and to the ultimate eradication We shall continue to play our The parents, who should bring Horrigan and Mr. Irish songs. An ad- which there is complete agree- of those two evils... part in contributing towards retheir little children with them, will sing of will givonce be the members ours was Patrick among all This island of on St. ment covery dress of the stricken countries are free to use the other stann, en by Monsignor McMahon. The my Government. I wish to de- "Ar Imeall An Domhain"-on the of Europe with which we have the seats on the touch line, and obedge of the world; now+ in the ancient and valuable ties. And compere will be Mr. Ted Keane, lare that this fundamental any other portion of the Oval. jective will in no way be aban- new era of aviation we find our- with these countries we acknowHere are the items of the f the A.B.C. Staff. so long selves rather in the centre be- ledge as an earnest of the genor abated waived doned, celebration: THE IRISH CONCERT. as I remain at the head of the tween Great Britain and Eu-. erosity of U.S.A. what it has al10.30 a.m.: Solemn High Mass. rope on the one side, and the ready done in renewing courage The Concert will be held at Government. . . . existing circumstances great American continent on the -rid hope in a despairine and on Sunday, will Theatre In Archbishop Capitol the the Grace His And we are fully con- gloom -filled continent. We can March 14, from 8.45 to 10.30 efforts must be concentrated on other. nreside and preach. The theatre has been do- measures to increase the national scious of the part we might play never forget the debt of grateVery Rev. Father Wallace, p.m. in within of Europe as to provide the interpreter we owie Fuller. to the people Benjamin so as fulness that celebrant. by Sir nated income Adm., will be the Irish Airs will be played by limits of our resources for ade- 'he New World and as interpre- ot America for the help and symThe choir will be the girls from Victoria Square Convent the Ladies' College, Victoria quate health and social ser- ter of the New World to Europe pathy they have given us in the Square, Orchestra, from 8.30 to vices; so as within the shortest tending thereby to further peace past." Schools.
Perth Prepares to Honour St. Patrick
Goldfields Plan St. Patrick's Celebrations
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Prime Minister of Eire Outlines Policy Broadcast Statement by Mr. J. Costello
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