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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1931

294 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 15

PRESBYTERIAN. Meeting at Tullamore TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 11

Ministers representing the Presbyterian charges from Orange to Broken Hill assembled in Tullamore on Wednesday, 4th inst…

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Brundah News. Presbyterian Harvest Festival Services and Social

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 3

There was an overflowing congregation at Brundah on Sunday when the Presbyterian Harvest Festival service was held, Rev. J. Walton being…

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Methodist Team

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 8

Methodist will be represented by the following at Halpin's Flat, to-morrow, in a match against Banks: F. Coram (capt.), H. Rees, J. Clarke, A…

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St. Barnabas Church Annual Vestry Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

There was a good attendance of parishioners at the above meeting recently held. The Rector read a comprehensive…

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Church Notices Sunday, March 22, 1931. Church of England

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

Tuesday, March 17th.—8 a.m., St. Paul's Lenten service. Wednesday, March 18th.—Holy Trinity Lenten service…

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Church of England

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 2

A well attended meeting of ladies of All Saints' Church was held last week, to arrange for a welcome to the Lord Bishop of Bathurst, and Archdeacon…

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"PROPHECY." Mission Addresses. (Contributed.)

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 10

Last Sunday, in the Masonic Hall, Evangelist Bradley commenced a series of studies on "Prophecy." These addresses have been awaited With…

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St. George's Church

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 8

Last Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, was observed as Mothering Sunday in the Church of England, when crowded congregations greeted…

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Boy Scouts. Special Service. St. Andrew's Church

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 10

Sunday last being Scout Sunday, a special and appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. H. S, Bunn, Cub Master, at the evening services…

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General News "Mothering" Day at Holy Trinity Church

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

The Rector of Holy Trinity Church has every reason to be pleased with the response that was made to his appeal for a revival of "Mothering…

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St. Barnabas Church Visit of the Rev. James Benson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

The Rev. James Benson, recently returned from England (and now at the Community of the Ascension, Goulburn) Will arrive in West…

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Koorawatha to the Fore! Koorawatha’s New Church All the Money in Hand When Work Is Commenced a Remarkable Achievement in a Time of Depression. Foundation Stone Laid by His Lordship, the Bishop of Goulburn

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 4

To be able to state that almost the whole of the money required for the erection of an up-to-date Catholic Church at Koorawatha was in hand after the laying of the foundation stone on Sunday week was the pleasurable duty of the popular Parish…

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To Fight Communistic Evil Bishop Crotty Shows A Way Opening of Parish Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

ADHERENTS and friends of St. John's Anglican Church gathered in the Parish Hall last Tuesday night to take part in the official opening of the new building by His Lordship, Bishop Crotty, of Bathurst. Accompanying the eminent…

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PRESBYTERIAN. Concert at Gunningbland

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 9

All roads led to Gunningbland on Wednesday night last, when a concert, organised by the Presbyterian Church was given in…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. J. Olliver

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

Just before the conclusion service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last night, Rev. Jas. Walton, on behalf of the choir and…

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News and Notes Catholic Church: Cowra Parish

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

Masses during the winter months, commencing with next Sunday, April 5, will be as follows: Cowra 7, 8 and a.m.; Woodstock 9 a.m.;…

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White’s Team Defeat Catholic Seconds

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

On the Catholic Club courts the same day the seconds went under badly to White’s team by 17 sets 111 games to 5 sets 73 games…

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TENNIS Week-end Matches Catholic Club Teams Suffer Two Defeats

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

In an all day match on the Cowra Town Tennis Club courts on Sunday the first team secured a very easy victory over the Catholic…

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The Riverina Movement Tennis. Week-end Matches Catholic Club Team Suffer Two Defeats. In an all day match on the Cowra Town Tennis Club Courts on

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the usual meeting of the Cowra branch of the A.L.P. fast night, Mr. R. B. Phillips…

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Ven. Archdeacon Neild Jubilee Celebration Fifty Years of Faithful Church Service

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

The accommodatioin of the Masonic Hall was tested to its full capacity last Wednesday night, the occasion being a welcome to the Right Rev.Dr. Crotty,…

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