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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1937

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

There was an appreciative congregation, at, the Church last Sunday evening, when the Rev. J. Hunter took for the subject of his sermon, "The…

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Sunday Sport Views of Churchmen Big Fight Pending

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 5

The Sunday sport controversy has become a very live issue in Sydney, and with one biff metropolitan newspaper proclaiming its opposition to…

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Great Success Bugaldie Church of England Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 8

The Bugaldie Church of England Ball, held on Tuesday of last week, proved a most successful function, both socially and financially…

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RAISED £700 Catholic Queen Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 6

Tho queen competition conducted by the All Nations Fair, was concluded last night. The contest resulted in nearly £700 being added…

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Methodist, Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 4

The singing of the choir at last Sunday evening's service was greatly appreciated. There was a large congregation. The Rev. Gordon…

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Catholic Club Mock Wedding

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 8

One of the most successful functions yet staged by the Coonabarabran Catholic Club took place on Monday night, when the feature of…

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Aboriginal and Half-caste Problem Need of More Sympathy From Whites an Insight Into Mission Conditions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 6

Approaching the aboriginal and half-caste problem from a new angle, in a special article for "The Liberal," a contributor scathingly analyses what she claims as the general intolerant attitude of the the whites towards their coloured brethren. She appeals for a little…

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Country Going to the Dogs Public Buildings Tumbling to Ruins Aborigines Leaving Mission Station Government Action Urged

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 1

The people of Gwydir showed, in no uncertain manner, their opinion of the present Government’s legislation at last month’s by-election. At Coonabarabran the final figures disclosed a considerable majority for the Labor candidate…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 3

There was a good congregation last Sunday evening. The Boy Scouts wore in attendance and during the course of the service repeated the…

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Buried Alive Yoga Demonstration Raising Money for Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 12

A 25-year-old Indian, named Yashpal, son of a rich landowner, was buried alive for 15 minutes, in Durban as a Yoga demonstration to…

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Removal of Coffin From Church Causes Serious Trouble in Poland Cracow (Poland)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 1

Violent demonstrations were staged outside the Palace of the Papal Nuncio, by thousands, demanding the diate dismissal of the Archbishop,…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 6

The parade service of the Order of Knights, which was held last Sunday night, was well attended, and the address by Mr. R. F. Oakes on…

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Methodist Tennis Club

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 3

The American mixed doubles tennis tournament was completed yesterday afternoon. The first division was won by Mrs. Holland and F…

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Catholic Debating and Sports Society

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 4

A Catholic Debating and Sports Society has recently been formed in Gilgandra, with Mr. N. Noonan secretary and Mr. S. G. Turley…

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Catholic Ball at Tooraweenah Brilliant Success

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 5

The annual Catholic Ball held at Tooraweenah last night proved most successful in every way. Many visitors from…

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Land Board Revision of T.S.R. 23556., Parish Morven, County Napier

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 7

With reference to the list of cases for hearing by the Land Board at Coonabarabran on 14th and 15th July, Mr. E. J. H. Bishop, Acting…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 9

The successful tenderer for painting the church at Wellington was Mr. Palmer from Yeoval. The painters started on their job yesterday,…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 6

Despite the bitterly cold weather last Sunday, the services were well attended. At the evening service the Rev. G. Wood preached from the…

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Church of England Activities in the Parish

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 9

Prom “The Drover,” the official journal of the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst, we take the following extracts; contributed by Rev. W. E…

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Catholic Cricket Club Enthusiastic Initial Meeting Good Team of Officials Appointed

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 7

The initial meeting of the Gilgandra Catholic Cricket Club was held in the Memorial Literary Institute on Friday night…

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