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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1940

816 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 41

British Cabinet Another Re-shuffle Churchill Promoted London

National Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 1

Following the resignation today of the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defences and the Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chatfield, whose post will lapse,…

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Mr. Aubrey Hart Is Given Farewells by Church and Station Colleagues

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

Mr. A. B. Hart, who was promoted recently to the rank of outdoor assistant superintendent of railways and transferred to Werris Creek,…

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Sacred Heart Church

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 8

His Lordship, Most Rev. J. Norton, Bishop of Bathurst, will celebrate the 7.30 a.m. Mass on Sunday at Molong, second Mass at 9 a.m. The foundation…

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The Church in Germany Grim Persecution

National Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 5

"In Germany there is in fact a religious persecution"—So declared the Pope in an address to the College of Cardinals on Christmas…

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Youth Sunday Bright Presbyterian Services

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

Commonwealth Youth Sunday was celebrated in Presbyterian churches on Sunday last. The Rev. T. Mathers was the…

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Catholic Ball Presentation of Debutantes

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

At a meeting of the Catholic Ball Committee, it was decided to hold the annual ball this year in the Union Theatre. This is a change of venue,…

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Hartley Successful Church Social

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

All denominations combined to make a social evening, which was held in the Court House Hall, on Saturday night, in aid of the local Church…

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Presbyterian Church

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

SUNDAY last was a membership [?] in the Mudgee Church the celebration of the [?] attracting good [?]…

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New Methodist Pastor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 9

The Rev. J. U. Fullerton; Dunedoo Methodist pastor, preached his farewell sermons at the Dunedoo and Gulgong churches on Sunday…

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Church of England

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

ONE of the practical benefits of a Men's Society in the Church is seen in the work taken up by the C.E.M.S. Under the leadership of…

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Church Renovations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 8

The Church of the Immaculate Conception at Cobbora has recently been furnished with new rubber flooring, covering the sanctuary,…

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Portland Bride Wedding at Lithgow Church

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

A pretty wedding was solemnised at a Nuptial Mass at St. Patrick's Church, Lithgow, recently, the contracting parties being Ethel, second…

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Methodist Church Bathurst Circuit

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 6

William Street, 11 a.m., Rev. L. Little, L. Th., 7.15 p.m. Rev. James Thompson Dunkeld 3 p.m. Rev. James…

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Catholic Mission

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

A Catholic Mission began in Wallerawang yesterday, and will continue this week. One will commence at Lowther to- night and…

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"Autumn Tea" Successful Anglican Effort

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

A successful "autumn tea" was conducted in the Roy -street Parish Hall on Friday afternoon by members of the Church of England…

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Social Justice Economic and Social Conditions Radical Improvements Advocated Statement of Catholic Hieraichy Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 6

Radical suggestions for improvements and alterations in the wage system, a statement on the limits of private control of the means of…

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Mr. Churchill Worried German "Anxiety" Berlin

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

It was claimed this afternoon by the official German Spokesman that the lightning blows by Germany in Denmark and Norway had caused…

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Duty of Church. National Life and Temper

Leader · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

The Chu[?] must keep constantly [?] the [?] [?] which [?] could [?] the national [?] and [?] on a high…

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Catholic Mission Much Interest At Wang

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

The Catholic mission at Wallerawang which is being conducted by Rev. Father G. Saap, M.S.C. is attracting large congregations both…

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Sofala News Catholic Dance SOFALA

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 5

The annual Catholic dance was held on Friday last and attracted a large crowd. 'Monty was at his best and the dance was thoroughly enjoyed. In…

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