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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1940

255 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 13

Second Fire In Presbyterian Church Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

For the second time within two months an outbreak of Are has occurred in the Presbyterian Church School Hall at Forbes, the…

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Blow Clear Catholic Ball Enjoyable Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The Blow Clear Catholic annual ball, which was held on Tuesday night of this week, although not as well attended as an previous…

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Holy Trinity Church

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Rev. F. Hill is conducting a Convention this week every afternoon at 4.30 for the children, and at 8 p.m. for the Y.A.S. Anyone is welcome…

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Good Tip. "Winston Churchill's the Man."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

Frederic Sondern, who has a roving commission from a big group of U.S.A. dailies to flit hither and thither throughout Europe in search…

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Seventh Anniversary Ungaree Methodist Church

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Sunday next, the 2nd June, will makr the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the Methodist Church in Ungarie, it is interesting to [?] in…

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GREENETHORPE. Methodist Young People's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

At the Wednesday night meeting in the [?]chcol hall the guests of honor were Mr. Ron Scoble and Miss Nash who are soon to be married…

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National Day of Prayer. an Appointment with His Majesty the King. Churches Crowded at All Services

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Yesterday the peoples of the British Empire, had an appointment with their King—at prayer. And Grenfell responded in the same way in which all calls upon her loyalty had been met…

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West Wyalong Methodists Gather Anniversary Tea Meeting Church Celebrates 29th Birthday. Rev. Gibson Delivers Inspiring Address

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

There was a large and representative gathering of Methodist people and friends at the Methoditet Church West Wyalong, on Wednesday…

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Street Stall for Church of England

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

The members of lite West Wyalong Church of England Wohen's Guild conducted a successful street stall in Main Street, West Wyalong,…

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Day of Prayer Observances At Forbes; Church Ceremonies

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

The Secretary of the Council of the Churches in N.S.W. wrote to the Mayor of Forbes, Aid. Ford. last week, asking that a day of prayer as requested by…

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Barmedman Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

The Catholic annual [?]all will be held in the Canberra Hall, Barmedman, on Monday next. 3rd June. The Temora Broadway Orchestra has been…

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Weethalle Catholic Ball Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

The Weethalle Catholic Annual ball, which was held at Weetha[?]e on Monday night of this week, was very successful and enjoyable, and the…

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Catholic Annual Ball to Be Heed in June

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

According to the joint Hon. Secretaries (Messrs J. Ryan and B. Johnston) the Catholic annual ball to be held in the Masonic Hall, West…

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Church Attendance Lesson of Last Sunday Correspondence To the Editor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 6

SIR,-- It struck me as I sat in one of the crowded churches on Sunday that It would be quite possible to always have such congregations, and…

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Holy Trinity Church

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

We take the following from "The Parish Messenger":— THE WOMEN'S GUILD. The attendance a the May…

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Bribbaree. Church of England

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

One of the biggest days in church life ever held in the Bribbaree Church of England took place on Sunday week…

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Annual Catholic Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

.The Annual Catholic Ball was held In the Star Theatre last night, and was a very enjoyable function. This dance is probably the oldest…

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Another Huge Success. Grand Annual Catholic Ball Beautiful Debutantes Presented

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Hitler may continue his threats, Mussolini may show his warlike teeth destructive bombs may be dropped by the thousand over battlefields,…

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Withdrawal From Dunkirk A Miracle Though A Colossal Military Disaster Mr. Churchill's Frank Statement London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

DURING HIS SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT LAST NIGHT, MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL REVEALED THAT MORE THAN 350,000 BRITISH AND FRENCH TROOPS HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM DUNKIRK BY MORE…

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Christian Science Churches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

"God the Only Cause and Creator" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Ah Lord…

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