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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1953

158 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 8

Wirrinya, Raises £2573 For New Anglican Church

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 3

WIRRINYA was "en fete" on Friday. The Coronation ball, the final of a wonderful effort that raised £2573 towards the cost of erecting an Anglican Church in the district, was an occasion that will long remain in the…

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Forbes on Top in Anglican Youth Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 1

Padre Thorpe arrived in Forties for the Y.A. ball on Tuesday and left the next morning for the Bishop-in-Council meeting of the…

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Presbyterian Guild Farewells

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 July 1953 · page 1

The Presbyterian Ladles' Guild made presentations to two of its members on Wednesday of last week…

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Presbyterian Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 12

The sincere sympathy of the Church was expressed to Mr. R. H. Beddie by the well attended and widely represented Memorial…

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WIRRINYA C. of E. Meeting Proposed New Church

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 10

At Wirrinya C. of E. meeting last Sunday, balance sheets of the recent ball and queen competition were read. Net profit from the…

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Presbyterian Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 12

The Manse fence is looking the better for the painting given it over the past fortnight, when two working bees have been held, and…

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Anglican Parish of Eugowra Trinity Ix

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 6

St. Matthew's, Eugowra: Holy Communion 7.30 a.m.; Evensong 7.30 p.m.; Sunday School, 9.30 a.m. St. Mary's. Gilgles: Evensong…

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Presbyterian Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 4

[?]rvices as for the first Sunday of the month will be held on Sunday and the preacher will be Rev. Barratt. It is hoped that on…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 4

The services on Sunday will in accordance with the request of the acting-Prime Minister. Sir Arthur Fadden express thankfulness and…

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Anglican Venture: Australian Memorial To P.O.Ws

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 10

In Western New South Wales a memorial (the first in Australia) for P.O.W.'s who died in the Far East is to be built. It will…

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Churchill--Piercy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 2

Many district guests journeyed to Forbes on Saturday to attend the wedding of Mildred Audrey, only child of Mr. and…

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Presbyterian Church at Weethalle Dedicated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 5

The efforts of members of the Presbyterian Church at Weethalle over nearly two years culminated in the official opening and dedication of the new Presbyterian Church on Tuesday…

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Bland District News Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 2

The Quandialla Catholic ball was held on Wednesday night and a very large crowd attended the door receipts being…

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Big Crowd at Barmedman Church of England Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 2

The annual Church of England ball at Barmedman, held in the Canberra Hall, was a pronounced success, socially and financially. The lively music by the…

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Presbyterian Notes Sacred Cantata Presentation At St. Andrew's Church

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 12

On Sunday night next the sacred cantata. "The Rolling Seasons." will be presented by the Presbyterian Church choir from…

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Happy Dancers at Burcher Catholic Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 August 1953 · page 2

Despite the cold, wet night, and the smaller crowd of dancers than usual, the Burcher Roman Catholic ball on Tuesday night was a veryy happy…

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Presbyterian Church "Sermon In Song"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1953 · page 2

The Sacred Cantata. "A Joyful Thanksgiving," by Calib Simper, was delightfully presented by the Parkes Presbyterian Church…

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Presbyterian Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1953 · page 2

The usual services for the third Sunday of the month will be held on Sunday next at Forbes, 9 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., Eugowra at 11 a.m.,…

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Methodist Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1953 · page 12

At the conclusion of the evening service on Sunday, August 2, opportunity was taken to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Wilkey, and…

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Stalls Well Stocked at Methodist Spring Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 August 1953 · page 1

STALLHOLDERS FOUND A READY SALE FOR THEIR CHOICE GOODS AT THE METHODIST ANNUAL SPRING FAIR ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON LAST. A large crowd attended the…

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