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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1917

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Late News This Morning's Cables. Mission to America Prominent Allied Leaders. America's Peace Terms. Financial Aid to Russia. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary, who is visiting America, will be accompanied by Admiral de Chair and General Bridges…

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Snake in Church

Leader · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

During the course of the sermon in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Miiawa (Vic.), a brown snage. 5ft long, appeared under the seat in front of…

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Methodist Church

Leader · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 5

The Orange Methodist congregation elected four representatives to the quarterly meeting on Thursday night, Mrs. McNeilly, Mrs. Marr, Mrs…

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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 2

The Rev. Boarne Garner, of Borry, occupied the pulpit at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church at both morning and evening services…

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Catholic Federation

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 2

At the quarterly mooting of the Lithgow branch of the Catholic Federation, held yesterday afternoon, the report and statement of accounts indicated a flourishing condition of…

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China Inland Mission

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 2

Miss M. E. Booth, of the above mission, had a full day in Lithgow on Sunday, speaking three times to splendid attendances. In the morning Miss Booth gave an account of…

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Late News This Morning's Cables. American Mission Great Preparations. Discussion of Peace Terms. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

Great preparations are being made for the arrival of the Anglo-French party, led by Sir. A. J. Balfour, the British Minister for Foreign Affairs…

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Election Aftermath Insulting Language at Church Door

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 4

A case in which considerable interest was manifested was dealt with at the Orange Police Court by the Police Magistrate, Mr. H. Malone, when…

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Chinese Inland Mission. Miss Booth's Lecture

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

Miss Booth, of the China Inland Mission, addressed a large attendance at the Presbyterian Church on Monday night, on the work of the mission…

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Sofala. Catholic Concert and Ball—New Anglican Minister—Abundance of Fruit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 23

The Easter Celebrations.—Good Friday was strictly observed as Sunday. The first experience here of there being absolutely no mails,…

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Parish of Kelso

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the parish[?]oners was held on Tuesday, the 17th instant, when there was a representative gathering. The treasurer's…

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The Catholic Federation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 24

At the monthly meeting of the Mudgee (St. Mary's) branch of the Catholic Federation, held at the parish school rooms on Sunday,…

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Closing Down Works Railway Undertakings First Norton Griffiths Advised. Thousands Thrown Out of Work. Mr. Holman's London Mission. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Mayoh, the general manager for Norton Griffiths, Ltd., in Australia, to-day confirmed the report that the State Director-General of…

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Turill Church Social

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 25

A social in aid of the Turill Union Church will be held in the Green Hills Hall on Friday, May 11. Double tickets 2/6 and single…

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Methodist Flower Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

The weather last night interfered with the attendance at the Methodist flower show in the Oddfellows' Hall. Nevertheless, excellent business was done. The competitions…

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Methodist Quarterly Meeting

Molong Argus · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

At the last quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church, held at Lookwood, reports showed the following nett results of the 1916 17 harvest…

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Methodist Flower and Industrial Exhibition. a Successful Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 6

A transformation was wrought in the appearance of the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night, when the Methodist Church flower show and industrial exhibition commenced…

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Kelso Churchyard

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

Those interested in Kelso churchyard re invited to meet at the church this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, to put the grounds in order. Afternoon tea will…

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Mission to Russia. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

President Wilson is considering the appointment of Senator Root as chairman of a commission to Russia. Senator Root is a most eminent, American…

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Holy Trinity Church

Leader · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 1

Anzac Day (also Festival of St. Mark) will be observed as last year. There will take place short services, 7.30 a.m. (at which Holy Communion…

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