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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1940

255 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Holy Trinity Church. Day Of Prayer For God's Blessing In Our Cause

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 2

7.40 a.m. Litany, 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 11 a.m. parade or Scouts and Guides and young people…

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Day of Prayer St. Mary's R. C. Church

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 1

Under instructions from the Bishop of Goulburn in response to His Majesty's request, for Sunday next to be a day of prayer. Exposition of…

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Choral Festival Methodist and Presbyterian Youth

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 9

A choir of a hundred children, drawn from the Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools, has been training for the past two months under the School…

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New Guinea Visitor Lecture at Lutheran Church

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

About four and a half years ago the Australian Lutheran Church established a mission on Rooke Island, oft the mainland of New Guinea. One of its…

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An Airman to His Mother "My Earthly Mission Is Fulfilled" Historical Document a Classic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

In a recent issue of the London "Times," received by Mr. R. A. S. Wright, of "Boisdale," West Wyalong, appeared the following:—Among the personal belongings of a young R.A.F. pilot in a bomber…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 1

"Man" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "The Spirit…

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Church of England. Koorawatha Parish. September, 15 (17th Sunday After Trinity)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 4

Greenethorpe, 8 a.m. Holy communion. Koorawarhta, 10.15 a.m. Children's Service…

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The War Mr. Churchill's Speech. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 3

The effort to secure daylight mastery in the air over England, which was the crux of the whole war, has failed thus far," declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) in an Empire wide…

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Churchill's Warning Germany's Preparations) Foe Invasion of England Cannot Be L[?]ng Delayed (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 1

A message from London on Wednesday states: The British Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) in an Empire-wide…

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GREENETHORPE. Methodist Young People's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 3

Considering that shearing is still in operation in many of the district sheds, quite a representative gathering attended last. Tuesday night's…

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Methodist Bazaar at Wyalong This Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 1

At the Wyalong, Methodist Baz[?] which will be held on Wednesday afternoon and evening, in the Memorial Hall, Wyalong, there will be stocked…

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OVER £400 Profit Catholic Annual Bazaar List of Prize Winners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 4

The Catholic annual bazaar, which was conducted in Mr. A. Lindner's garage premises, West Wyalong, for a season of six…

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Sunshine Fair and Flower Show Another Church of England Success. Lovely Flowers .... Attractive Stalls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 2

Once again the Central Hall was the centre of attractions last Thursday afternoon; when the members of the Church of England Ladies Guild…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 4

Next Sunday will be observed as a day of thanksgiving at both services of the Forbes Methodist Church. For some time prayers have been offered…

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Methodist Church Working Bee for Ground Improvement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 4

In spite of the wet conditions on polling day, Methodist Church ladies achieved good success with the luncheon held in the Town Hall supper room…

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CATHOLIC MISsION to Continue This Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

The mission which has been in progress at St. Mary's R.C. Church. West Wynlong. will continue during the coming week…

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Parish of Holy Trinity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

We take, the following from the "Parish Messenger":—YOUNG ANGLICANS. During the month a party of Young…

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Presbyterian Dramatic Club Presentation on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

On Friday night of this week, the Presbyterian Dramatic Club will present two plays, entitled "The Rest Cure," and "Crimson Cocoanut." It…

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FAREWELL Church Says Good-bye to Workers Function at St. John's

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 2

At the conclusion of the evening service at St. John's Church of England on Sunday, the congregation assembled at the Parish Hall for…

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Catholic Mission Large Congregations Present

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

Large congregations have attended the Catholic Mission at St. Mary's R. C. Church, West Wyalong, every morning and evening during the past…

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