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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1931

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Catholic Men's Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 2

There were 24 members of the recently-formed St. Patrick's Catholic, Men's Club at the weekly meeting on Friday night, when the…

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ANNIVERSARY Methodist Sunday School

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 2

THE above was held yesterday and proved to be one of the best that has been held, for a long while. The chief feature of the day was the…

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A Catholic Englishwoman's Reply. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 4

Sir.—In answer to "Protestant's" letter, it is sad to read his misconceptions, prejudices and ignorance. All men readily admit that, to be in…

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Whitney Cup Held By Narromine Dubbo Catholic Club Defeated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 2

Narromine retained the Whitney Cup yesterday by defeating the Dubbo Catholic Club by the narrow margin of 4 games…

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State Lottery Condemned at Anglican Synod "As Legitimate To Legalise Burglary as Gambling"

Western Age · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 3

At the Anglican Synod, the Rev. J. Bidwell strongly condemned card parties, raffles, and dances as a means of raising money for church purposes,…

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ANNIVERSARY Methodist Sunday School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 1

LAST Monday night there was a very large attendance at the Methodist Churer, when the annual Sunday School prize distribution and…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the service at Wellington last Sunday night. The Rev J. Hunter took for the subject of his sermon "John the…

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Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

On Sunday next, 13th September, Minister of the above Church (Rev. S. A. Faulkner) will exchange with Rev. McKinnon of the Cobar…

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Items From Milpa Shearing in Full Swing Successful Function for Church Funds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 4

Shearing is in full swing in this district. Mr. J. P. Ryan started on Monday, with a first-class team of men. He expects a good clip…

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Mock Election Catholic Men's Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 September 1931 · page 3

THE President (Mr. J. J. Fernon) occupied the chair at the weekly meeting of the Catholic Men's Club last Friday night, when a mock election…

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Church of England

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 September 1931 · page 2

The committee of the Church of England are working energetically for the forthcoming annual fair, which is to be held in the Church…

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Church Party

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 6

On Friday last several car loads from Gulargambone and Coonamble assembled at Mr. A. Skinner's residence, Brightling, to hold a party…

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The Church Organ "Doc." Simpson's Latest

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 7

Gordon Simpson (66) was sent "home" for two years at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on Friday after pleading guilty to fraudulently…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 6

A good congregation was present to witness the Baptismal service last Sunday evening. The Rev. J. Hunted took for his subject "The…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Catholic Euchre Party

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 4

A euchre party in connection with the Catholic Bazaar was held at the School on Tuesday night. There was a fair crowd in attendance. The prizes were…

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Replying to "Catholic" and "A Catholic Englishwoman" (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 4

Sir—The statements made in my last letter have been contradicted by "A Catholic Englishwoman" and by "Catholic", and their arguments…

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Presbyterian Bazaar

The Western Herald · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 3

The Presbyterian Spring Fair and Bazaar will be held in the Wonderland Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be bargains in…

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Local and General Methodist Social

Western Age · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 2

A very successful evening, organised by Mrs. D. J. Campbell, in aid of the Methodist Fair, was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night. A large…

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Presbyterian Bazaar

The Western Herald · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 3

The Presbyterian Spring Fair and Bazaar was held in the Wonderland Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights and was well attended…

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Anglican Minister Mayor of Windsor Six Years an Alderman Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

Alderman Reverend Jenkyn, Rector and Rural Dean of St. Matthew's Anglican Church, at Windsor, has been elected Mayor in place of the late…

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