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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1903

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Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 July 1903 · page 4

Last night the annual Church of England social was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. The night was not an inviting one for people to venture out, but nevertheless there was a…

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Church of England Social Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 4
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

THE Church of England social club met as usual on Wednesday evening. Games, etc., were indulged in. Four now members were enrolled. The club Accepted an invitation…

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Church of England Juvenile Dance

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 July 1903 · page 2

The juvenile dance in connection with the Church of England annual social, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night and proved an immense success. The…

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The Roman Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

For many years past, the Roman Catholic denomination in Bourke have held their annual Social or Ball, and, as each succeeding year passes, the success of the function…

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R. C. Church, Cob[?]

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

ST. Laurence O'Toole's Church on Friday evening last the scen[?] religious ce[?]emony compared which the oldest Catholic in[?]…

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Smoking in Church

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 3

The English, and indeed not a few of the Lowland, readers of Sir Walter Scott's "Heart of Midlothian" were beyond measure, surprised at the description which he…

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Salvation Army Barracks, Church Street, Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 4

Opened by Staff-Oaptain and Mrs. Boss on Saturday, July 18. DIMENSIONS Length, 55ft; breadth, 27ft; height, 13ft 6in; capacity, 300. Bailt of brick. Erected by Mr. E. S. Ferguson…

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United Tent mission

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 4

The United Tent Mission will open at Bell Park on Sunday next. At 3 p.m. a Service for children, parents, and teachers will be bold in the tent, to be addressed by…

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Methodist Church Concert

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 4

The Masonic Hall, Cobar, was the scene of a fairly large gathering on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being a "Shilling Pop" in aid of the…

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St. Brigid's Church. Services by Bishop Dunne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 3

pTHE Eight Rev. Dr. J. Donne, Bishop of Bathurst, who is at present on a-visit to Dubbn, condaoted the servioea at St. Btigid's Church laat Sunday. The Bishop…

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United Tent Mission

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 August 1903 · page 3

The large tent occupied by the United Tent Mission, now in progress in this town, has been erected in Swift-street, between Nanima Crescent and railway station, by kind…

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Holy Trinity Mission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 2

A THE and concert was held in the Mission Hall, sitnated is Eitsroy-street, early last week, and was well attended. The Mission Room had been prettily decorated for the…

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United Tent Mission

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 August 1903 · page 4

The Tent Mission in Swift-street continues to draw large audiences nightly. The missioner, Evangelist Robertson, is a vigorous speaker, and passes from bumour to pathos…

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United Tent Mission

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 August 1903 · page 2

The tent in Swift Street continues to draw large crowds nightly. Last night extra seating accommodation had been provided, but large numbers were compelled…

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Holy Trinity Church. Confirmation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

AT Holy Trinity Church on Sunday last the Bishop of Bathurst administered the rite of confirmation to some 65 candidates, viz., 25 males, and 40 females. One female was…

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United Tent Mission

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 4

The United Tent Mission closes to-night with an address by Evangelist Robertson in the Protestant Hall, as the tent has been removed to Bodangora, where Evangelist…

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Cobar Methodist Band of Hope

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 5

There was a very fair gathering in the church on Thursday evening to listen to the attractive programme prepared by the Committee. After…

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Holy Trinity Church. Confirmation Service

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

ON Sunday morning last the Lord Bishop of Bathurst administered the Sacrament of Confirmation in Holy Trinity Church to the 65 candidates who were presented to…

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United Tent Mission

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 August 1903 · page 4

The United Tent Mission has attracted a good deal of attention at Bodangora, as evidenced by the large attendance at the various meetings. The mission closed on…

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