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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1940

255 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 13

GREENETHORPE. Methodist Young People's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 4

A very enjoyable evening was spent, last Tuesday night, when the Young People's Club hold their usual fortnightly meeting…

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Lotteries for Charity Opposed by Council Of Churches (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 1

The Council of Churches carried a resolution, deploring the decision of the committee appointed by Archbishop Le Fanu, of Western Australia,…

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Parish of Holy Trinity. Visit of Bishop of Bathurst

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

The Bishop of Bathurst (Right Rev. Dr. Wylde) visited the Grenfell diocese last week. On Tuesday the Bishop addressed…

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Successfuul Entertainment Staged by Presbyterian Dramatic Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

The Presbyterian Dramatic Club staged a very successful and enjoyable entertainment in the Church Hall, West Wyalong, on Friday night…

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1000 at Mission Brilliant Spectacle Witnessed Splendid Exhibition of Faith

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 1

More than 1000 people were present at St. Mary's R.C. Church, West Wyalong, last night, when the Mission which has been…

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Holy Trinity Church

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 3

From our 1st July, 1876, file:— Pursuant to advertisement, a meeting of the congregation was held iii Holy Trinity Oilmen, on Wednesday…

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Methodist Sunday School Picnic

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

On Saturday, October 12, Forbes Methodist Sunday School picnic will be held at Bald Hill, Calaric Road. Children will meet at the Church at…

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Methodist

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 3

The quarterly business meeting of the, Grenfell Circuit was held in the Cowra Road Church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. S. Fleming presiding…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Celebrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 4

The Methodist Sunday School Anniversary was held on Sunday [?] the occasion was marked by special services in the afternoon and…

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Wyalong Methodist Bazaar Successul Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 2

The Wyalotig Methodist Bazaar was held on the afternoon and evening of 25th September. The function was opened by Rev…

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Catholic Bazaar

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 2

The Catholic bazaar concluded on Saturday night, and the organisers were pleased with the effort. Stallholders were:—…

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Ivanhoe's New R.c. Church. Glorious Opening Day Made History. Beautiful Debt Free Building

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 2

All sections of the community in town and district and friends from near and far, joined with the Catholic people of Ivanhoe in the grand…

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Methodist Men

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 3

The second meeting of the Methodist Men's Society will be held in the Forbes Methodist Hall next Sunday, at 5.45 pm. The secretary, Mr. Ray Ison, has…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 1

The Methodist Flower Show will be staged in the C.W.A. Rooms on Saturday, October 26. Official opening is set down for 3 pm. Cakes, etc., will be sold…

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CARAGABAL. Annual Presbyterian Flower Show. Successful Effort

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 3

On Saturday, 12th inst., the Caragabal Presbyterian Church Committee hold its annual flower show in the Caragabal Hall…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 1

Methodist ladles of Forbes have a reputation for doing tilings well. Next Saturday they are staging a flower show in the C.W.A. rooms. A wide…

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Night Tennis. Church Of England Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 2

The night tennis competition conducted by the Church of England Tennis Club, commenced on Wednesday, 16th October, and up to date…

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REV. W. E. Butler Welcome to West Wyalong Parish Induction Ceremony

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 2

The newly appointed R[?] of West Wyalong (Rev. W. E. Butler) who succeeds the Rev. W. A[?]nold, will commence his ministry in the…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 1

"Probation After Death" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text wan: "Let us not…

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At St. Mary's Church McDONELL—MAGINN WEDDING

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 4

[?] Mary's Church, Young, was chosen by Olive Helen Mag[?] and E[?] [?] McDonell for the scene of their wedding which was celebrated…

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