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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1931

294 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 15

"Back To" Week Special Church Services

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

The Rev. Frank Weston. rector of St. John's, advises that the following special services will be held at Forbes on November 1 (All Saints Day), the…

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Church of England. Visit of Right Rev. Horace Crotty, D.d

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 2

Verye large congregations attended the services at Holy Trinity yesterday, on the occasion of the visit of His Lordship Right Rev. Horace…

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Catholic Bazaar Takings on Final Night. More Than Double That of Last Year

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 2

The above was brought to a close last night when the amount taken was more than double the amount taken for the final night last year…

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REFORMED Methodist Cricket Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 8

A meeting of the Methodist Cricket Club was held in the Kindergarten Hall last Wednesday night. There was a good attendance…

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Catholic Church Announcements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 3

St. Joseph's, Greufell.-Every Sunday, 1st Mass S a.m., 2nd Mass 10 a.m.; Evening Devotions, 7.30. Sunday, October 4th.-Piney Range…

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Catholic Parish, Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

Masses at St. Raphael’s Church. Cowra, on Sundays, during the summer months, commencing with next Sunday, Oct. 4, will he at 6 o’clock…

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Methodist Church

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 3

On Sunday next at the Grenfell Methodist Church the Sunday School Anniversary will be held. Services will be held morning, afternoon and…

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Barmedman Parish

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 3

As a result of a meeting of parishioners of St. John's Church of England, held in the Memorial Hall, it was decided, on the motion of Mr E. E…

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GLEANINGS From "the Gog" Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 6

"Through the sicamore the candle lights were gleaming." That wasn't the case on Tuesday night, 22nd Sept. when the Catholic Ball was on, but…

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Church Social

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 8

The monthly-Social in St. Andrew's Sunday School ball last night to raise funds for the church, was a great Success…

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GIFTS To Cowra Church

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 6

Recently the Fagan brothers, of Cowra, gave a block of land to the Catholic Church authorities there. To this can now be added a gift…

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Miscellaneous Catholic Tribute to Methodist Education

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 3

The departure of the Rev. Dr. C. J. Prescott from Newington College, after a headmastership of 32 years, merits a word of appreciation from…

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General News Methodist Flower Show and Floral Fete

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 2

On Saturday next, 10th October, in the Parish Hall, the Methodist Flower Show and Floral Fete will be held. It is expected that there will be a…

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Methodist Floral Fete

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 2

The above was held in the Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday last, and was a great success in every way. Owing to the unavoidable absence of…

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General News Bimbi. Presbyterian Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 2

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show opened at Bimbi on Friday afternoon, and a wonderful array of blooms was shown, the sweet peas…

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Annual Fete. Presbyterian Church. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 11

The annual fete in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church was held in the Kitcheners Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening last. The…

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Flower Show Church of England's Annual Function. First Night Promises Successful Results

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 9

The annual Flower Show of St. Georges Church of England was opened in the Palace Theatre last night, and if the opening may be regarded as a criterion the event should prove very successful, in spite of the difficult period through which the…

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Evangelist to Speak at Forbes Methodist Mission

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 4

The Rev. R. O'Donnell Finigan, whose father conducted a business in Rankin Street some years ago, and who is,…

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Popular Parish Priest Father Shannon's Silver Jubilee [?]markable Appreciation by Clergy and Laiety

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

The Rev. Father Shannon, Parish Priest at West Wyalong for The past 13 years, celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination to the Prieshood on Thursday last Two Bishops and 31 Priests participated in the celebrations at the Church, and at the public social at…

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Gleanings From "The Gog" Church of England Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 3

Friday night was a gala night here The old town looked its best. It was reminiscent of the good old golden times. The street was almost blocked…

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