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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1940

816 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 41

St. Barnabas Church Oberon

National Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

[?] services on Sunday will be [?] 8 a.m. Holy Communion; [?] Children's service: 3 p.m. [?] 7.30 p.m., Evensong,…

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Baptist Church

National Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

[?] unto Mr. and I will answer [?] and show thee great and [?] things, which [?] With this gracious promise [?]…

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Church of England—kelso

National Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

Dupamana 9 a.m.: Peel 11 a.m.: Kelso 3 p.m.: Raglan 4.30 p.m…

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The Churches Day of Prayer All Saint's Services

National Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 5

[?] is the desire of our King— [?] that Sunday, May 26, be [?] the Empire over as a day [?] yer to God for His protecting…

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Presbyterian

Leader · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

The Reverend C. A. White B.A., was the preacher at the Presbyterian Church, which was packed to capacity for both morning and evening. “What…

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Methodist

Leader · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

The call for national prayer was splendidly responded to, by largely attended services, at the Orange Methodist Church. The services were…

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Day of Prayer Observance at Bathurst Local Churches Service In Machattie Park

National Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

A day of prayer for Divine intercession in the world war was observed in Bathurst yesterday in local churches and by…

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Orange Flocks to Church to Pray for Peace. Record Congregations. Preachers Review War Conditions. “Is Material Force to be Supreme?”

Leader · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Orange Churches of all denominations were packed yesterday when the district responded to the King’s invitation to his subjects to join in prayer. Special intercession and prayer services were held in all town and district places of worship, and…

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Churchill—Man of Action

Leader · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

In his appearance there [?] little to suggest the latent power of the man. He is fat, elderly, studgy. His black [?] tie and long cigar [?]…

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Catholic Congregations Thousands Pray for Empire. Additional Church Reports

Leader · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 3

St, Joseph’s in Orange and Catholic Churches in all parts of the district were crowded at each Mass on Sunday when…

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Russia and Britain Sir Stafford Cripps's Mission Stalemate Feared LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 1

Sir Stafford Cripps left London for Moscow to discuss trade matters, but authoritative circles in Britain have issued a [?] expecting…

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Catholic Sports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 8

The third annual Catholic sports carnival will be conducted by the local Hibernian Society at the Dunedoo showground on the King's…

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Home Mission

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 8

A special Observance Home Mission Sunday will be celebrated throughout the Methodist Church Circuit on Sunday, July 7. Rev. R…

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Rylstone Catholic Ball Fine Attendance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 6

THE above annual ball, which was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night, attracted a nice attendance, quite a number of…

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Belgian King's Surrender Statement by Mr. Churchill Extremely Grave Position of British Army London

National Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 5

In the House of Commons yesterday afternoon the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) made the following statement: "The House will be aware that the King of the Belgians yesterday sent a plenipotentiary to the German Command asking for a suspension of arms on the Belgian…

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Latest Local News Church's Effort for Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

IN response to an appeal by the Methodist minister, the Rev. R. N. Gledhill, nearly £15 has been raised by means of retiring…

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South Bathurst Methodist Church

National Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

The Diamond Jubilee services continued last Sunday were a further in spiration. Large congregations responded to the call to prayer as well…

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The Churches Baptist Church

National Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

The National Day of Prayer on Sunday last was well observed in Bathurst and district. The response to the appeal of H.M. the King was…

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Gaiety at Strand. Church of England Ball. An Air of Patriotism

Leader · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

Miniature flags of all our Allied nations formed part of the [?] are decorations for the Church of England ball at the Strand[?],…

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South Bathurst Methodist Church

National Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 6

The Diamond Jubilee services continued last Sunday were a further inspiration. Large congregations responded to the call to prayer as well…

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