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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1938

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Methodist Church Visit of P[?]nt Officers Minister to Reside in Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 4

Last week was a busy time for Coonabarabran Methodist Church flock when a visit was made by the Chairman of the Western District…

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Christmas Church Fete

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the lady workers connected with St. Patrick's Church was held in the school room last Sunday evening after Devotions. It…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 4

We are extremely grateful to our people and to all who co-operated in making the recent spring fair so successful. Financially it was a record…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 5

A service of thanksgiving for peace will be held in the Methodist Hall next Sunday night at 7.30. Appropriate hymns will be sung, and the…

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New Methodist Church Official Opening on Saturday, 15th OCTOBER Week-End of Celebrations

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 6

Great interest and enthusiasm and being manifested in the forthcoming celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, the 15th and…

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Mendooran Effort Presbyterian Flower Show a Remarkable Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 10

The ninth annual Presbyterian Flower Show was held at Mendooran on Saturday afternoon, and was a splendid social and financial success. Too much praise cannot be given to the organisers and helpers, who were responsible for the event,…

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Memorable Sunday for Local Lutheran Parish Twenty-fifth "Jubilee" Celebrations Inspiring Address by Rev. W. Noske

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 5

Beautiful weather, fine gatherings, and inspiring services marked the celebration on Sunday by the local Lutheran Parish of its twenty-fifth anniversary. Twenty-five years ago a few pioneer families, under the leadership of the Rev. E…

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District Cricket Competition Opening Matches Played on Sunday C. Dowd (Balladoran) and D. Ryan (Catholic Club) Score Centuries

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 3

The opening matches in the Gilgandra District Cricket Competition were played on Sunday last, when some big…

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Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 2

The final of the series of socials which have been conducted by the young people of the Church of England, took place in the Parish Hall…

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Church of England Laying of Foundation Stone Evening Ceremony

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

The foundation stone of the new Church of England will be laid by the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Bathurst on Friday, 21st…

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Methodist Knights And Comrades. District Meetings at Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 4

Representatives from Dubbo. Wellington and Parkes, as well as Narromine, attended the Far West District meeting's of the Methodist Order…

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Mogriguy School Improvements Church Dance a Success Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 6

Mr. Harold Shumack, of Kogarah, paid a visit to his brother and sister-in-law (Mr. and Mrs. R. Shumack) last week-end…

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Eulomogo Social Function To Help Dubbo Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 6

A social evening was held on Wednesday night in Mr. C. Woodley's barn, in aid of the country stall at the Presbyterian Rainbow Fair. There…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 3

To a large congregation, Rev James Baker gave a very impressive address last night, his text being taken from Psalm 116 "What Shall I…

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Archbishop Head Criticises "Catholic Action" Organisation Alleges Bitterness And Intolerance Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

Delivering his charge to the Diocesan Synod last night, Archbishop Head denounced bitterness and intolerance which he said was being…

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Catholic Mission Passionist Fathers Visiting Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 6

A mission will be commenced at the coonabarabran Catholic Church next Sunday at 10 o’clock Mass by the Passionist Fathers,…

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Gift of £500 to New Anglican Church at Coonabarabran

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 1

A magnanimous gift of £00 has been made by Mrs A Hosking towards building fabric of the new Anglican Church in…

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Fashion's Mount for Catholic Church Big Sports Day Successful Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 5

The weather still continues to be very dry, and rain is very urgently needed. A few changes have taken place, especially on Saturday, when…

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Methodist Church News Opening of New Church Next Saturday, 15th OCTOBER

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

Next Saturday (15th) marks the official opening and dedication of our new Methodist Church. The ceremony will commence at 3 p.m., when…

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Poverty and Slums "Smug Complacency" of Church Leaders Outspoken Minister Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 1

The Rev. G. Stuart Watts, in a broadcast address last night, referred to what he described as the "smug complacency of…

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