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Churches, 1940

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Winston Churchill Thinks Gosford O.a.i.p

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

At the conclusion of the speech by the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill on November 12 last, Mr. J. J. Kinnears, honorary secretary of the…

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Methodist Wedding Easter Monday Gosford Couple

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

A wedding of district interest will be celebrated in the Methodist Church, Gosford, on Easter Monday between Jean, eldest daughter of Mr…

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First Wedding in Pt. Clare Church Gosford Girl To. Wed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The first wedding in the Point Clare Church will take place on Saturday, March 30, at 4.30 p.m. The parties will be Mr. Frederick…

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Day of Prayer District Churches to Take Part on

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

Churches throughout the Gosford district will join in prayers for rain on Sunday. The Premier, Mr. Mai[?] on…

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Presbyterian Minister Engaged Terrigal Girl

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 1

The engagement is announced of Miss Kathleen Cohen, of Terrigal, to the Rev. F. A. Lackey, of the Gosford Presbyterian Church…

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Church Aid Silver Jubilee

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 4

To celebrate the silver jubilee of the Gosford Methodist Ladies' Church Aid, the members will attend a reunion in the Gosford…

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Roman Catholic Launch Picnic

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 4

A launch will leave the Gosford wharf at 10 a.m. on Sunday for a picnic to Killcare. Money raised by the excursion will be handed over…

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Ourimbah Church Festival Prize Giving

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 1

A Harvest Festival, at which Sunday School prizes were handed out, was held at St. Peter's Church of England, Ourimbah. The service…

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Terrigal Street Stall Funds For Church

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

On the recommendation of the Acting-Shire Clerk (Mr. Goldie) the Terrigal Church of England Women's Guild has been granted permission to…

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Land for Church Hall Terrigal Rector's Request

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 1

The Rector of the Church of England at Terrigal, the Rev. Milton Williams, had a letter before Monday's meeting of Erina Shire…

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Gosford Methodist Church Celebrations Church Aid Silver Jubilee

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

A distinguished clerical visitor to Gosford on Sunday will be the Rev. S. Bembrick, of Mayfield, who is chairman of the Maitland Methodist…

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Baptist Church Official Opening on

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

The new Gosford Baptist Church in Donnison Street, Gosford, will be officially opened by the Home Mission Superintendent, the Rev. Cleugh…

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New Surf Club House In Spanish Mission Style

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 6

The new surf club house nearing completion at The Entrance commands a fine view of the beach. An illustration of the building appears…

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Church Aid Silver Jubilee A Week of Celebrations

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

The Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Gosford Methodist Ladies' Church Aid Society have had a distinctive interest in the town and…

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Gosford Methodist Wedding R.A.A.F. PILOT And Inverell Girl Married

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

A pilot in the R.A.A.F. and surveyor for Erina Shire Council, Noel Philip, only son of the Mayor of Barabra, Ald. E. Smith, and Mrs…

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Ourimbah Church Mission "Commences Only At Its Conclusion"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

Captain Young of the Newcastle Church Army concluded his mission services in the St. Peter's Church of England, Ourimbah, last week. The…

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Catholic Ball Next Friday Night

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 1

Arrangements have been completed for the grand annual Catholic Ball in the Gosford Masonic Hall next Friday night, July 5. Catering…

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Catholic Ball Colourful Decorations

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 6

The Gosford Masonic Hall was packed on Friday night for the annual Roman Catholic Ball. The function was opened by the Mayoress,…

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Presbyterian Women Guild Afternoon

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 3

The Presbyterian Women's Guild held a financially successful and most enjoyable afternoon at the Masonic Hall on July 17. More…

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News of the District Kincumber Church Of England Annual Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 3

The Kincumber Church of England annual ball attracted a large number of dancers from many parts of the district…

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