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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1908

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Methodist Church Choir

Western Champion · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 13

On Christmas Eve a pleasing ceremony took place at the Methodist Parsonage. The church choir had assembled there at the conclusion of…

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Methodist

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 4

Since the arrival of the Rev C. A, Woodhouse to this centre, he has awakened interest in the church to such a gratifying extent that it has been found imperative to obtain…

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Baptist Church

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 4

A Service will be conducted in the Odd-fallows Hall on Sunday next, by Mr W V Bartram…

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A Laws Test. Church Hospitality

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 8

When the churches inscribe on their bulletins the words "Strangers Cordially Welcome," do they mean what they say, or is it all a mere matter of…

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Church Siege. Bailiff's Forces Held at Bay. Doors Broken Open

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 6

There was an amusing sequel on 31st October to the dispute in regard to the nonpayment of rates, amounting to L1G, between the Paddington Borough…

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A Lady's Test. Church Hospitality

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 3

When the churches inscribe on their bulletins the words "Strangers Cordially Welcome," do they mean what they say, or is it all a mere matter of…

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Church-bell Casting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 8

The accurate casting of a large church bell is an operation of great nicety. The first step is to plan it out carefully on paper, and from the designs made, two…

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Church Siege. Bailiff's Forges Held at Bay. Doors Broken Open

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 4

There was an amusing sequel on 31st October to the dispute in regard to the non-payment of rates, amounting to L16, between the Paddington Borough…

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All Saints Church

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last a moating of ladies of the congregation was held in All Saints Church, the chair was occupied by Archdeacon Neild…

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Trundle Presbyterian Church

Western Champion · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 11

At a meeting of the Session of the Parkes Presbyterian Church, held last Wednesday afternoon, the committee of management of the new Church at…

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St George's Church. Harvest Thanksgiving Services

Western Champion · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 13

The annual harvest thanksgiving services in connection with St George's Church were held on Sunday last and were attended by crowded…

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St Paul's Church. Tichbourne

Western Champion · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 12

Special attention is directed to the big annual event at Tichbourne, which eventuates on Wednesday next, 19th inst., viz., the annual tea meeting and…

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Parish of Holy Trinity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 2

THE church people out Little Caragabal way had the satisfaction last Sunday at their monthly service of seeing the balance of the debt on their school-church…

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Methodist Church

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 13

Harvest Thanksgiving services were also held in the local Methodist Church on Sanday last both, morning and evening. On both occasions the…

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Harvest Festival. St Andrews Presbyterian Church

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 13

The annual harvest thanksgiving services in connection with the above church were held oa Sunday last and were most successful The interior of…

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Presbyterian. the Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 14

Tha above meeting was held in the Church on Wednesday evening. Owing to the threatening weather the attendance was not large…

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Parish of Holy Trinity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

MARCH 1st, Quinquagesima Sunday, will be observed as Harvest Festival Thanksgiving, and special services will be held during the day—the special preacher at…

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St Barnabas' Church

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 2

The Harvest Service in connection with this Church was held on Sunday last. Mr Bannister (Hon. Lay Reader) conducted the service…

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Bishop's Tragic Death. at a Church Meeting. He Had Been Speaking

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 8

Dr. Wilkinson, Bishop of St. Andrews and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, died (writes the "Daily Mail" of 12th December) with tragic…

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The Thames in Flood. Towns and Churches Isolated. Extraordinary Scenes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 7

"Yes, we are fairly in for it this time, and we've worse to come, sir, as the water gets away from the upper reaches. Should any more rain fall, and…

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