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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1940

816 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 41

Methodist Men's Outing

National Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Arthur, formerly association with the Methodist Brotherhood at Bathurst will address a men's meeting on Sunday afternoon on the…

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Church of England Street Stall

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 4

A very successful street stall, combined with hoop-la and afternoon teas, was held in the street on Saturday last. This function was managed by a…

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Church Services

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 15

In accordance with the wish of His Majesty the King, Sunday last was observed as a day of special prayer for the peace of the world. Throughout the…

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St. Columba's R.c. Church Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 15

The ball held to augment the funds of the above church eventuated in the local, hall, on Wednesday of last week and, despite the fact that a huge sum…

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The Churches Baptist Church

National Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 6

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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Anglican Fete a Great Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

WITH the hall decorated In autumn tones, looking extremely attractive, the stalls covered with bright objects, and…

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Coolah Locals Presbyterian Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 6

The annual fair in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian. Church was held in Piper's Hall on Saturday, 25th May. The attendance…

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Catholic Ball Competition

Leader · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 1

Winner of a competition in conjunction with the recent Catholic ball Miss Joan Lemon of “Sunnyside,” Amaron (ticket No. 943) has been…

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War Statement Mr. Churchill Not Finished LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 2

This afternoon the House of Commons expects to hear the story of the battle of Flanders and the withdrawal of the Allied forces from the Prime…

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Open Churches For Intercessory Prayer

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 6

In future, Lithgow churches are to be kept open all day for wartime prayer. For some time churches of most…

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Methodist Church

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

THE minister and officers of the Mudgee Methodist Circuit urge all their people to attend church, and seek the help and guidance of…

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Catholic Group Workers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 8

To reduce the overdraft on St. Michael's Church, the usual group method of workers has again been adopted this year. Already some of…

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Basketball at Catholic Sports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 8

A new event this year at the Catholic sports carnival and picnic, to be held at the Showground on the King's Birthday (Monday, 17th…

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Churchill's Frank Statement the Withdrawal a Miracle Though a Colossal Military Disaster Britain Will Never Surrender London

National Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

During his speech to Parliament last night. the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill revealed that more than 333,600 British and French troops had been withdrawn from Dunkirk by more than 1,000 vessels. Mr. Churchill described the withdrawal as a miracle, but he told…

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Firm and Unafraid Churchill's Great Speech LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

DURING his speech to Parliament last night, the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, reveals that more than…

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The Churches Baptist Church News and Notes

National Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 6

The pastor wishes to thank those who helped to carry through the services of last Sunday. Illness [?] hundred arrangements [?]…

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C. of E. Church Dedication

Leader · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 1

For many years [?] of the Ang[?] community of East Orange have [?] under the [?] accommodation…

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Church Notes Service of Remembrance South Bathurst Methodist Jubilee

National Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 6

Among the last of the jubilee celebrations was a brief service of remembrance on Sunday afternoon in front of the church Thoughts…

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Catholic Ball Profit of £314

Leader · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

It was announced yesterday that the profit from the recent Catholic [?] returned a profit [?] Mrs. [?] and her daughter…

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Spring Hill Methodist Birthday Social

Leader · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 3

Tile Temperance Hall was crowded with an enthusiastic gathering of [?] when the Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid Association celebrated…

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