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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1940

255 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 13

Popular Girl Competition Won by Miss Olive Fairfax Over £200 Raised for Church of England Successful Sports Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 4

Miss Olive Fa[?] the Blow Clear-Clear Ridge candidate was declared the winner of the Popular Girl Competition which has been in p[?] [?] in the Wyalong Parish of the Church of England for some time past. The result was announced, a[?]dst great enthusiasm, at the dance…

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Catholic Mission

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

A mission, extending over a fort-night, began at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church yesterday. Rev. Fathers Brennan and Selleck…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

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

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Methodist Church. Overseas Mission Deputation. Rev. Richard Piper, State Secretary of Overseas

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 5

The Animal Foreign Mission Services will be conducted throughout the Circuit on Sunday next, April 14…

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Presbyterian Tennis Club. Official Opening

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

A very representative crowd witnessed the official opening of the Presbyterian tennis courts for the season on Wednesday afternoon…

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Church of England Sports Dance and Popular Girl Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The Wyalong Executive, elected lay All Saints Parochial council desire to thank the candidates in the Popular Girl Competition, the members of…

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Methodist Church. Quarterly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

The quarterly business meeting of the Grenfell Methodist Circuit was held at Greenethorpe on Thursday afternoon, Rev. S. Fleming presiding…

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GREENETHORPE. Methodist Young People's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 4

The first regular club meeting was held on Tuesday night, and in the absence of Rev. S. Fleming there were two new office bearers in charge…

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Catholic Priests In Goulburn Diocese Fr. Lynch Goes to Young

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

At the close of the annual conference of the Diocesan Clergy at the [?] Diocesan Library rooms, Goulburn on Wednesday, Parish…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Marred by Wet Weather Splendid Display of Blooms

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

Although Saturday's generous downpour of rain was of a wonderfully beneficial nature, the committee of the Presbyterian Church…

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PRESBYTERIAN. Welcome to Mrs. Rowley

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon about seventy ladies of the Presbyterian congregation extended a welcome to Mrs. Rowley at the home of Mr. W…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

"Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday…

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Church of England Tea and Dance Held. Satisfactory Financial Result

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

Although the weather conditions were far from favorable, the tea meeting and social evening. conducted by the Church of…

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Lutheran Church Parish Rally at Parkes Largely Attended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 6

Last Sunday members of the Forbes Lutheran Parish, which consists of congregations at Forbes and Parkes, and preaching stations…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 4

"Doctrine of Atonement" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was "The Son…

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New Catholic Presbytery Opened and Blessed at Eugowra Dr. Norton's Address

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 3

On Wednesday the new Presbytery at Eugowra was opened and blessed by Most Rev. Dr. J. Norton, Bishop of Bathurst, assisted by…

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Catholic Cycling Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Following are the results of races held on Sunday afternoon at Lawson Park:—Boys' Handicap, 14 years and…

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£71 RAISED Catholic Bazaar At Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

A bazaar held at Tullibigeal, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church funds, was an outstanding success, the very gratifying sum of £71/S/o feeing…

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Catholic Attitude To the War and the Strike

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

"From the Catholic point of view, it is a distinct function of our chuich to encourage patriotism and loyal service to our country."…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 4

"Probation After Death" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: The Lord…

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