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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1938

267 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 14

Methodist Synod To be Held at West Wyalong (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 2

The District Methodist Synod will egin its sessions at West Wyalonf at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. November 1, under the Chairmanship of the Rev…

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Flower Show Methodist Exhibition To-morrow Town Hall Display

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 4

It is confidently expected that a visit to the Forbes Town Hall this Saturday will be well worth while if only to see the display of…

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Into the Land of Egypt Cairo's Hidden Churches

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 5

ON the cast bank of the Nile, about four miles from Cairo, is a district where dark old houses nod together across narrow lanes. The old…

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Condobolin Makes R.C. Church History Sunday, October 23, 1938--Red Letter Day. Magnificent New Edifice Opened and Blessed. Old Church History

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

The old church is still a building by no means to be despised for it is in a really good state of preservation. A wooden structure, all of cypress pine,…

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Thousands Flock to the New Church. All Roads Led to Church Hill. £500 Subscribed. This Is in Addition to £1300 at the Laying of the Foundation Stone

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

The site of the new church is on a central eminence commanding a splendid view of the town and much of the surrounding district. The…

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Methodist Synod (Contriuted)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 1

The District Synod will begin its sessions on Tuesday next at 10 a.m. in the Methodist Church, West Wyalong, under the Chairmanship of the…

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Presbyterian Fair on Saturday Last Was Very Successful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 2

The annual Flower Show and sale of work, organised by the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, was held in the Mas[?] Halg, West Wyalong, on…

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"Dry" Speakers Win at Catholic Club Interesting Arguments

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 2

The question "Is Prohibition in the Best Interests of the State," was keenly debated at the West Wyalong Catholic Club on Friday night, when…

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Flower Show Methodist Function Re-instituted £30 Profit Anticipated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 2

Last year the Methodist people of Forbes allowed their annual flower show to lapse, but it was revived again this year. The…

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[?] Duke of Kent. Warm Tribute From Mr. Churchill Australian Appointment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 2

The Duke of Kent heard Mr. Winston Churchill at a hospital jubilee dinner during the week-end pay a warm tribute to the Royal Family's…

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Wedding Bells the First Marriage in New R. C. Church. Vane-tempest--stammers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 November 1938 · page 2

An exceptionally pretty wedding was solemnised in the new St. Joseph's Church at 7 a.m. on Monday last. The Rev. Father O'Brien, P.P.,…

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Presbyterian Church Ranking Springs Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 6

Saturday, 5th November: Riverina District Fellowship Rally, Rankins Springs 4 p.m. Address by Miss Ida Smith, Mission's Convener of the…

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Methodist Church Cootamundra District Synod Meets at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 1

The seventeenth annual Session of the Cootamundra District of the Methodist Church, opened at West Wyalong on Tuesday morning, and…

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Presbyterian Spring Fair and Flower Show Successful West Wyalong Function Many Beautiful Blooms Displayed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 2

The Presbyterian annual spring fair and flower show, which was held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Saturday last, was…

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Church Dance Function at Ironbarks IRONBARKS, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 9

To Increase the funds of St. John's Church of England at Ironbarks, the committee held a dance in the Church hall last Friday night, when about 25…

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Memorable Occasion For Forbes Lutheran Church 25th Jubilee Ceremony

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 10

Last Sunday was a memorable day for the adherents of St. John's Lutheran Church, Rankin Street, Forbes. In spite of threatening…

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Costamundra District of the Methodist Church Synod Meets at West Wyalong Rev. W. J. Douglass Accepts Fifth Year Invitation Important Subjects Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 4

Clergy and Lay representatives from all parts of the Cootamundra District assembled at West Wyalong last week for the 17th annual Synod of the Methodist Church. The Rev. W. J. Douglass received and has accepted, an invitation to remain at West…

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Successful Bazaar Held at Wyalong For All Saints' Church

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 3

The annual bazaar, in aid of A1 Saints' Church of England, Wyalong was held on Friday and Saturday last. At the close of the bazaar on…

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Lutheran Church Its Growth in Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 2

Lutheran history in the Forbes district began with the arrival of the Mattiske family in 1892. About the year 1896 the names of the…

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Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 2

Excellent singing by the children and interesting addresses by the preacher were features of the Sunday School Anniversary held last Sunday…

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