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Says Clergyman: ‘The attitude of Church is cowardly’ – 62 Courtlands Avenue

Kentish Independent – Friday 22 September 1961

Says Clergyman: ‘The attitude of Church is cowardly’

The attitude of the Church towards H-bombs and the international situation generally is cowardly and tragic. And instead of remaining silent and playing down to political diplomacy it should call everyone to a day or week of prayers.

This was a view expressed by the Rev. A. Miller Hagerty, preaching at Holy Trinity Church, Eltham, recently.

Speaking about nuclear bombs and the dangers facing mankind, Mr. Hagerty who lives at 62 Courtlands Avenue, Lee, said that anti-bomb marching would have no effect on the international situation. What was needed was a “return to God’s standard of moral values” and a complete “change of mind,” which were the spiritual battle-cries at opening of the Christian era.

Rev Hagerty – a “finished elocutionist” in Australia in 1913

Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 – 1940) View title info Tue 19 Aug 1913 Page 2 SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY.