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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1930

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George Merrick Long Illustrious Bishop And a Great Churchman

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 1

Whilst the whole community was staggered yesterday by the sudden death of Bishop Long, his passing will indeed rend the hearts oil his flock…

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Late Right Rev. G. M. Long. For 17 Years' Bishop of Bathurst. Memorial Service at St. John's Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 2

A MEMORIAL service to the late ;Right Rev. George Merrick Long (who passed away in London last Tuesday from cerebral hemorrhage…

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Dubbo District Association's Hard Court Championships Marred by Cold & Wet Weather Splendid Sporting Gathering Catholic Courts Hold Firm and Save Situation Social Side a Signal Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 6

After several delays, due to the showers on Friday afternoon and on Saturday morning, the annual Hard Courts Championships commenced on…

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Lofty and Lasting Example Dr Long—Statesman, Churchman Gilgandra Pays Tribute Soul Stirring Eulogium

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 3

At the Memorial Service for the late Bishop Long in the Church of St Ambrose Gilgandra, last Sundays evening, the large congregation listened…

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Vale!—bishop Long Tragic Passing of Distinguished Churchman His Rich and Busy Career In West Universally Hondored and Loved

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 4

All over the western districts people of all denomination, are mourning the swift and premature demise of Dr. Long, B'shop…

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A Happy Function. Methodist Church Aid Anniversary

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 1

A very happy function took place on Monday night at the Methodist Church, when the Church Aid held their third birthday party…

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Church of England Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 July 1930 · page 1

The annual Church of England ball, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, promises to be well up to the standard of previous years…

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Local & General News Presbyterian Men's League

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1930 · page 2

The Men's League meeting, which was to have been held last Sunday, 20th July, was postponed on account of the poor attendance. It is hoped that Mr…

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Eumungerie Presbyterian Tennis Club

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 4

On Saturday next, July 27, the above club is holding a sealed handicap American tournament, open to club members only. Arrangements…

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St Ambrose Church Dedication Festival

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 4

Ten years ago this coming November the foundation stone was laid of St. Ambrose Church, Gilgandra, supersedy the old church of the…

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Church Concert Girls Discourse Splendid Programme Highly Successful Result

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 6

A bright and varied concert by juvanile entertainess, assisted by popular Gilgandra artists, was given before a large and appreciative…

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Baptist Church [?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 4

There was a good con[?] the evening service last S[?] at Wellington. Mr. [?] delivered a very helpful [?]…

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Dancers Make Merry At Church of England Ball Successful Function

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 8

For many seasons now the big ball to add to the funds of the Church of England of Dubbo has been a social event of the year,…

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The Anglican Ball Supper in Comfort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 5

the annual ball, in aid of the Church of England funds, brightened the Theatre Royal on Wednesday night, with a gathering of about 120 couples,…

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The Joy of the Juveniles Happy Night at Church Ball Many Fancy Dresses Worn

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 2

The second edition of the Church of England dance carnival eventuated at the Protestant Hall on Thursday night, when 400…

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George Merrick Long Churchman's Tribute

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 6

The following the lines are from the pen of a writer not unknown in Dubbo district:— The toll the Dread Reaper has…

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Church of England Festival Week

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 5

A most enjoyable social evening was indulged in last tuesday night. Grateful thanks pre offered to those Who most kindly contributed various…

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Presbyterian Bazaar

The Western Herald · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 2

The dates for the forthcoming bazaar has been fixed for 3rd, 4th and 5th September in the Wonderland Theatre…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Presbyterian Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 4

The Rev. J. C. Gibson, of Trangic, preached in the local Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening last to a large congregation. At the close of…

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Life of Dr. Long. Dead and Gone Church of England Bishop. Introductory

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 8

In the study of the life and character of a great man it is always of peculiar interest and importance to take account of the facts and…

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