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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1926

231 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 12

Church of England Ball Owen's Orchestra Coming

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 2

The date for this big event is fast drawing near. The prospects are bright and point to a brilliant function. An energetic committee have…

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Moderator's Visit Distinguished Churchman Here

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 11

A brief visit is being made to Forbes by the Right Rev. J. A. G. Auld, B.A., Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of N.S.W. As the…

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Presbyterian Moderator Visit to Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

Rev. J. A. G. Auld, B.A., Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly of N.S.W., visited Forbes during the week-end…

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Methodist Church

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 10

Owing to the serious illness of the Rev. Harold Wheen, General Secretary of the Methodist Sunday School Department, the Rev W. W. Roger will…

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President of the Methodist Conference

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 10

On Thursday morning next, the Rev F. W. Hynes, President of the N.S.W. Methodist Conference, accompanied by Mrs. Hynes, will arrive in Parkes…

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PRESBYTERIAN. Visit of the Moderator-General

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 9

The Rev. J. H. G. Auld, B.A., Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, who visited Dubbo last week on the…

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St. George's Church. Juvenile Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 16

Following on the adult ball in aid of St. George's Church funds, the juvenile ball for the same object was held in the Parkes Picture Palace on…

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St. George's New Church Laying the Foundation Stone

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 13

A bright sunny afternoon, with a mildness akin to Spring, marked the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the new church of St…

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Methodist Church

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 2

At the Methodist Church on Sunday night the Rev. W. H. Butler will preach upon "Christ's Second Coming. Can we know the time?"…

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Entertainment in Methodist Church

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 9

One of the Young People’s Societies connected with the Methodist Church, assisted by other denominations, held a most successful gathering on…

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Parish of Wyalong Rev. Johnston Leaving

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 6

The Rev. R. Johnston, Th.L., who has been Rector of Wyalong for the past four years, has been appointed Rector of Trundle. The Wyalong…

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Church of England Ball a Brilliant Success

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 1

As was confidently anticipated there was a very large attendance at the Church of England ball in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night last, and the…

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St. Raphael’s Church

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 2

The Forty Hours devotions will begin with High Mass at 7 o’clock tomorrow (Saturday) morning. The Church will remain open till 10 p.m…

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METHODIST S.S. HALL Laying Foundation Stone To-day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

A reminder is given that the laying of the foundation stone of the Methodist Sunday School Hall takes place this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4 o'clock,…

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Church of England Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

Preliminary preparations are now going on apace for the Church of England annual ball, to be held in the Forbes Town Hall, on Thursday…

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Denounces Modern Marriage Church Made a Marriage Shop

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 4

"It is quite unfair and improper for young couples to make a convenience of the Church, asking it to cover up their carnal sin with…

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Presbyterian Services

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

As Mr. A. A. Williams, Canowindra’s Presbyterian Missionary, has been taken to Canowindra Hospital suffering from influenza, a…

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Methodist Sunday School Hall Foundation Stone Laid by Mr. Ludlow In Unpropitious Weather

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

The Methodists of the town and district were for some time looking for ward with joyful Anticipation to Tuesday afternoon, last, the occasion upon…

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£12,000 Church for Parkes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 2

The foundation stone of the new Church of St. George, Parkes, was laid by Dr. Long, Bishop of Bathurst, in the presence of a large gathering,…

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Warrangesda Mission Ballot for Farm Blocks

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 4

The ballot for the homestead farm area comprising 1612 acres, situated 1½ miles from Darlington Point; and formerly known as the Warrangesda…

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