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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1947

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Churchill Still Speaks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 2

In their craze for racing and cricket Australian dailies have ceased to report Churchill's speeches, although they are as…

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Monty in Russia Goodwill Mission (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 1

A Moscow message states:—Field Marshall Montgomery told the Press that the Chief of the Russian General Staff, Marshall…

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Five Ordained as Deacons Narromine Anglican Ceremony Forbes' Part in Establishment of Diocese

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 3

In those brunches of lite Christian Church which retain the historic and episcopal form of government, the Cathedral, the scat of…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 7

Once again these notes appear, after the summer holidays, as normal Church activity resumes. The Young People's Club met last…

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£81 Spent on Equipment Catholic Scools Helped by Assn. All Office-Bearers Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 2

The great assistance given to Catholic Schools in West Wyalong and Wyalong by the Catholic Schools Association was emphasised in the report of the President at…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 1

The Young People's Club met on Thursday night of last week and fixed a syllabus for the next four meetings. The annual meeting will be held on…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 10

The Thanksgiving at Harriet Vale on Friday last was a great success. It was Impossible for the congregation to get into the room for service, some sitting…

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Mr. E H. Graham Returns Home Successful Stock Buying Mission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 6

Mr. E. H. Graham, M.L.A., who, as Minister for Agriculture, led the N.S.W. Stud Stock Buying Delegation to the United Kingdom, U.S.A., and Canada,…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 5

It is pleasing to report most successful Thanksgiving services and efforts at Eugowra and Forbes. The poultry tea at Eugowra last Friday evening was…

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Church of England Farewell to Mr. & Mrs. Morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 6

A small, but representative garnering took place recently in the School of Arts, comprising members of St. Matthew's Vestry and their wives, and…

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Presbyterian Church

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 2

Services for next Sunday will be taken by Rev. H. Dunn, who is returning from Toowoomlm during the week…

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Catholic Schools' Association Has Busy Year Ahead

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 4

Reports submitted to a special meeting of the West Wyalong Catholic Schools Association this week by President Jim Ryan and Secretary Leo Gately, show that…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 10

Rev. Athol J. Brooks is at present attending the annual State conference now being held in Sydney. The first reading of stations was held…

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Church Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 7

On Tuesday night, St. John's parish hall was crowded with young people, who gathered to discuss the formation of a Youth Group in the parish. For…

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Presbyterian Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 3

Harvest Thanksgiving Services will be held in St. Andrew's Church next Sunday, Kith March, and also at Weddin at 3 p.m…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 5

As reported on Tuesday last, the Third Reading of Stations upheld the appointment of Rev. Athol J. Brooks to Raymond Terrace, and appointed…

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St. John's Church

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 10

Next Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent, has been observed for hundreds of years by the Church of England as Mothering Sunday. On this day at the…

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Methodist Notes Farewell to Departing Minister

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 12

Rev. Athol J. Brooks has made a good recovery from his operation, and is beginning to take an active interest in affairs again. Packing will be the…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 12

Preparation for departure to Raymond Terrace has been the order of the day for the minister in the last week…

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Presbyterian Fellowship Camp

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 3

The South West District Committee of the Presbyterian Fellowship Association will, hold its annual young people's camp at Tyagong…

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