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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1931

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Bishop of Bathurst Annual Visit to Dubbo Catholic Community's Devotional Services

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

His Lordship, the Right Rev. Dr. Norton, Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, arrived in Dubbo on Wednesday evening, and will…

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Foolish Teaching The Churches Up in Arms. Another Speaks Plainly

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 1

IN our last issue appeared a letter from a country contributor, telling of the members of a certain body teaching a doctrine which appears…

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Eminent Catholic Bishop Visits Dubbo the Right Rev. Dr. Norton Golden Jubilee of St. Vincent de Paul Society Warm Welcome by Clergy and Laity

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 5

Sunday was a big day for the clergy and members of the Catholic Church of Dubbo. Outstanding features of the day's celebrations were the visit of…

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St. Vincent De Paul Society Its Origination and Ideals a Vital Factor in Catholic Church Life Splendid Address By Father McCarthy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 3

For over 100 years the St. Vincent de Paul Society has been doing magnificent work in relieving the poor and needy. It is now celebrating its Golden Jubilee, and with their colleagues in other parts of the Commonwealth, the Dubbo…

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Catholic Club Formed in Wellington Enthusiastic Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 1

AT a meeting of the Wellington H.A.C.B. Society, a fortnight ago, the formation of a Catholic Men's Club in Wellington was discussed, and it…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

A special baptismal service will be held next Sunday evening, when a number of candidates both men and women, will, in humble…

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Concert and Community Singing Presbyterian Bazaar Effort

The Western Herald · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last a concert with community singing was held in the Wonderland Theatre in aid of the Presbyterian Church Bazaar fund,…

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TRANGIE Mission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 4

A mission is being conducted at the R.C. Church this week by the Rev. Wither Power, of the Vincentian Order. It will conclude on Sunday next…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Church of England

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 4

At the Anglican Church, the Rev. K. D. Norman conducted the morning service and Holy Communion, at which thorp was almost a record attendance…

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The Government and the Banks Second Article by T. Ranken The Church of Old and the Leaders of To-day Laborers, Land Producers and Serfdom

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 6

In the previous article the evils of Government interference in the business and economies of the people was illustrated by the tendencies of past…

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CONFIRMATION At St. Patrick's Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

YESTERDAY was memorable in the lives of a large number of Catholic children, and adults in the parish of Wellington, for on that day they…

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Communism Its Effect on the Churches Stirring Address by Bishop Norton

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

THERE was a very large audience in the Convent School room on Monday evening to listen to a lecture on Communism by the Right Rev. Dr…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

Every available seat was taken at last Sunday evening's service, extra seats having to be brought in to accommodate the large…

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Exempt From Taxation Church and School Properties Must Pay for Essential Services Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 4

The State C[?]net approved a Bill exempting all church properties and schools from local government taxation…

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Shockingly Injured While on Way to Church Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 1

John Donnelly, aged 158 years, and his wife, aged 72 years, were shockingly injured when they were knocked down, by a car last night while…

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Church of England The Coadjutor-Bishop's Visit. Crowded Congregations

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 3

THE Right Rev. Coadjutor Bishop Wylde, of the Bathurst diocese, paid his promised visit to Wellington yesterday, and was welcomed by…

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Enngonia News Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 2

The local ball, was, on the evening of August 1st, the scene of a bright little dance, which was arranged for the purpose of augmenting the "Bourke…

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Methodist Men's Brotherhood Instructive Lecture By Superintendent Lillie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 1

On Sunday afternoon the Methodist Men's Brotherhood assembled in the Sunday School Hall for their monthly tea. The attendance was good, many…

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The Christian Church And the Paroo River

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 5

I am writing on the banks of the old Paroo, and the thought struck me that the Christian Church of today really emulates…

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Narromine Win Whitney Cup Dubbo Catholic Club Defeated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 4

After winning the Whitney Cup from Wellington, who had successfully retained it for a lengthy period, Dubbo Catholic Club lost…

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