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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1938

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 3

There was a splendid attendance at the evening service in the Methodist Hall last Sunday night. Mrs. Arthur Jennings sang "Alleluia,"…

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Catholic Club v Armatree

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 6

On Sunday last Armatree cricketers visited Gilgandra to play-members of the Catholic Club, but were defeated by 102 runs. Catholic Club…

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Arnheim Land Intelligence Service Mission Stations As Naval Agents Will Watch Coast For Foreign Vessels Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 1

Three mission stations on the Arnheim Land coast have joined the Royal Australian Navy Intelligence Service…

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Timely Topics for Women Noted Journalist Retires-Saving Middle-aged Women from Suicide Empty Pews at Churches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 5

When anyone like the Rev. Wylie Blue preaches at the Scots' Church, one has to go at six in the evening to get a. seat. There were 12 services at St. Mark's, Darling Point, this Christmas, and over 1000 worshippers. But when there is no special inducement…

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Sisters Confer Catholic Education

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 4

During last week an educational conference of the Sisters of the teaching orders of the Bathurst Diocese was held at St. Mary's…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 6

Considering the number of our people who are holidaying, there was a good congregation in the Methodist hall last Sunday night. The service…

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Presbyterian Ladies' College Orange

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 9

The Presbyterian Ladies' College, Orange, situated 3000 feet above sea-level, set in beautiful grounds and in close proximity of the town…

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Dean O'farrell 50Th Christmas in Coonamble Record for Parish Priest

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

Very Rev. Dean O'Farrell, P.P., cel, rated his 50th Christmas in Coonamble on Saturday, 25th ultimo, an achievement,…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 4

Service will be condurted in the above Church on Sunday next at 7.30 p.m. Subject: "Building on Solid…

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Orange Calling Presbyterian Ladies' College

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 5

The Presbyterian Ladies' College, Orange, 3,000 feet above sea-level, set in beautiful grounds and in close proximity of the town, has every advantage…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

The Rev. Gordon Wood will resume his ministry next Sunday. In view of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations all services will be of a…

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Sisters Confer Catholic Education

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

During last week an educational conference of the Sisters of the teaching orders of the Bathurst Diocese was held at St. Mary's…

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Lutheran Church

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 7

Following are the Lutheran Church services for Sunday next, 23rd January: Gilgandra 10.30 a.m.; Biddon 2.30 p.m. Annual Congregational…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

In view of the 150th Anniversary of Australia Rev. S. A. Faulkner will take as a special subject next Sunday "Our beloved Australia."…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

A service commemorating the l50th anniversary of the foundation of Australia was held in the Methodist Hall last' Sunday night The…

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Local & General Returned to the Parish

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 10

Rev. W. J. Pritchard, of Baradine, who has been holidaying in Sydney for the past four weeks, has returned. He will conduct services…

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Church Services

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 6

Following are the various church services for Sunday:— Methodist Church: Sunday, 30th January: Bearbong 11 a.m.;…

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Gular's New Church

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 6

The tender of Mr. A. H. Smith, building contractor, of Gilgiandra, has been accepted for the construction of the new Presbyterian…

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Empty Pews Church Journals in Reply

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 2

As was to be expected, the prominence given to the subject of empty pews in churches has been followed by comments in the leading…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

On account of last Sunday being wet the subject "Our beloved Australia" will be taken on Sunday evening next in the above church…

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