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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1916

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Anglican Conference. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 4

At the Anglican conference, to be held at the residence of Archbishop Wright, commencing Wednesday, representatives of most of the dioceses…

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Millthorpe News Methodist Tennis Court

Leader · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 7

Lawn tennis for the past 12 months has been almost dead. A week or two back the town club was got going and last Wednesday the Methodists…

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Annual Methodist Tea Meeting. Welcome to Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Thomas

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 6

The annual Methodist tea meeting and concert were held on Wednesday, the tea being partaken of at the Oddfellows' Hall, while the conceit was held in the Gannon Memorial…

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R.c. Progress in Molong. Erection of New Church

Molong Argus · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 1

After having done service for 10 years the old Roman Catholic Church is to be superseded by a new edifice of ample proportions and astistic…

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Holy Trinity Church and War Efforts

Leader · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 6

"It should be noted" (says 'Reader.') "that Anglican subscriptions are being devoted in various ways to commemorate the valorous and immortal…

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Britain's Air Service Vindicated in the Commons New Air Member Treated As Joke. Colonel Churchill's Criticism. London

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

In the House of Commons there was an animated dicussion on Britain's air service. Mr. H. J. Tennant (War) warmly…

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Rockley. Letter From Major McINTOSH. Pte. Churchill Discharged As Unfit

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. Squier has received a further interesting letter from Major MeIntosh, written from Heliopolis, in the course of which he says:--"We are still sitting down here in the sand…

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Why the Churches Have Failed. Mr. Walker on Present-day Economics

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 6

In answer to a question at the meeting at the Trades Hall on Sunday, as to how the churches had failed, Rev. F. T. Walker said, "Many churches are lifeless and anaemic…

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Methodist Tea Meeting

Democrat · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 5

The annual tea meeting in connection with the Methodist Church was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night last, and the nine tables were none too…

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Canowindra Catholic Mission Imposing Ceremonies Canownidra

National Advocate · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 4

A mission for the Parish of Canowindra is being conducted by a Redemptorist priest, Father Lynch—last week for the women and next…

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Music at William-street Methodist Church

The Bathurst Times · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2

The musical items at the William-street Methodist Church yesterday was a feature of the service. Mr. Ross Thomas conducted the choir,…

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Catholic Soldiers' Club

National Advocate · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2
Also in The Bathurst Times

A meeting of the committee of the newly-formed Catholic Soldiers' Club was held at the club's rooms, 55 William-street, last night. Father…

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Empire Day It's New Meaning Our Part in the War. Methodist Church Commemorates. an Impressive Service

The Bathurst Times · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 3

Empire Day was celebrated yesterday in the William-street Methodist Church. The [?]ce was largely material and wh[?]ly loyal. Rec. J. W. Collier…

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Protestanism. L.o.l. Service at Baptist Church

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2

Last night the local Loyal Orange Lodges attended a church parade at the Baptist Church. The brethren were in full regalia, and there was a good attendance. Rev. A. L…

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Catholic Soldiers' Club

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

The official opening of the Catholic Soldiers' Club at 55 William St. (next Preen's), will take place on Wednesday night next, at 8 p.m…

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The Catholic Soldiers' Club

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 2

The Catholic Soldiers' Club will be officially opened to-night at 8 o'clock by the Camp Commandant, Colonel Owen. Many of the leading military…

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Church Bells for Gun Metal. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 4

The Austrian Government has announced that it will immediately seize church bells and convert them into gunmetal. The proclamation was delayed…

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Striking Speech by Winston Churchill. Plea for the Utilisation of Men. an Army of Officers' Servants

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 2

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Winston Churchill made a striking speech, which was listened to with the greatest attention, and it is evident that his return to…

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The Late Pte. Noble Stephenson Memorial Service at Vale Church

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 2

At the Vale of Clwydd Church on Sunday, Rev. J. S. Thomas conducted a service in memory of the late Pte. Noble Stephenson, who was recently officially announced as killed,…

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