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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Churches

Churches, 1939

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The Church Clock

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 3

The old clock in the northern face of the tower of St. Peter's, Church, might well be known as "the town clock," for it is by far the oldest…

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Presbyterian Church St. Andrew's Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 2

The electric light, has now been installed in the Presbyterian Church, Thirlmere, as the result of a memorial gift from the members of the Duguid…

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Church's First Wedding FOR 20 YEARS

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 2

The first wedding conducted in the church for some 20 years was celebrated in St. John's Anglican Church, Cox's River, on Saturday,…

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Proposed Revocations Shire Approves of Site for Lutheran Church. Disapproves Site for Recreation Reserve

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 4

At the meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council this month, a dia­gram illustrating the locations of sites for a proposed hall and recreation reserve, in the parish of…

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Presbyterian Spring Fair

Camden News · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 1

The Annual "Spring Pair" in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Camden, was held in the Town Hall on Friday, 22nd…

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Methodist Fair and Concert (Contributed)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The Bargo Methodist Church Fair and oncert held in Mr. Hicks' Hall, Bargo, on Wednesday, September 27, was a great success,…

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Extracts from Our Parish Journal. St Peter’s Women’s Guild

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

Three months of our “Straight Out” Appeal have passed away. Only two more months to go. Although our month of September does…

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Presbyterian Thirlmere Church Dedication of Memorial Lights

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Thirlmere, recently Mr. A. L. Hewitt (Minister) preached to a crowded congregation, the occasion…

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Farewell to Alderman Dowse Church Presentation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

A number of church people assembled in the Methodist Church, Upper Picton, on Friday evening, to bid farewell to Alderman A. Dowse,…

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Extracts from “Our Parish Journal.” St. Peter’s Women’s Guild

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 6

Only one month more to go. Now during these next thirty days we are just going to put our shoulders to the wheel and make our total up to £150…

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Pedlars' Fair. Methodist L.c.a. Effort

Camden News · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

Camden Town Hall was the scene of a pleasant and successful function on Friday last when a "Pedlars' Fair," organised by the Methodist…

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Cawdor Methodist Church

Camden News · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 4

A happy function took place at Cawdor on Thursday evening last when the congregation of the Methodist Church met to celebrate the…

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Methodist Sunday School

Camden News · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

Camden Methodist Sunday School held its annual meeting on 27th November, Rev. A. E. Putland presiding. The hon. secretary, Miss Mavis…

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Methodist Church Fete

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 1

The annual effort to raise funds for the Campbelltown Methodist Church took place last Saturday afternoon and evening in the Town Hall, and at…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 2

Most attractive were the gaily decorated stails, landed with dainty and useful article at the Methods Spring Fair, held in the…

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