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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1938

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 3

The Rev. E. G. Hockey, from Manly, preached to good congregations at Bournewood and Wellington last Sunday. Miss Anderson, from…

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Baptist Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

There were large congregations at the Baptist Church yesterday, especially at the evening service, which was conducted by Rev. J. Hunter…

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Church Ball Was a Great Success Many Visitors Attend Beautiful Frocks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

The annual ball in connection with the St. Matthew's Church of England. Geurie, was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday. There…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

The Anzac Remembrance Service in the Methodist, Hall last Sunday night was largely attended and proved a service of inspiration. The…

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PICNICS Union Church And C. of E. Sunday Schools

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 8

Two picnics were held during the Easter holidays. The first on Easter Saturday was for the Union Church Sunday School…

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Church of England Social Successful Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

The first of the series of the winter socials run under the auspices of St. John's Church of England Social Committee took…

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GEURIE Church of England Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

On Friday night the Memorial Hall presented a bright and gay scene, when the Church of England annual ball was held. The hall was…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 5

A service of memory will be conducted by the Rev. J. Hunter at Curra Creek next Sunday afternoon for the late Mr. T. Wykes. There…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 3

The services in Wellington last Sunday morning and evening were well attended, the evening congregation almost filling the hall. The…

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Catholic Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

The Catholic bazaar is always one of the show attractions for Wellington, and once again the bazaar will be held in a large marquee next to…

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Popular Girl Competition Methodist Effort Splendid Result

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the Methodist Hall last night to witness the result of the popular girl…

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Catholic Tennis Club Large Attendance At Official Opening

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 1

In the vicinity of forty players were in attendance at the official opening day of the Catholic Tennis Courts at the…

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Flower Show Annual Methodist Function Dry Weather Affects Entries

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 7

Although entries were not so numerous as in former years —due no doubt to the dry weather conditions that…

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Plight of Aboriginals Living In Two-Roomed Shacks Officers of Abo. Board Inspect Proposed Mission Site

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 1

On Monday Mr. Harkness, Chief Inspector of Schools, who is also identified with the Aborigines’ Protection Board, and Mr. Smithers, representing the Board, paid an official visit to Burra Bee Dee Mission Station. Later they inspected Mr…

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Baptist Church Ex-Dubbo Schoolboy's Three Months' Ministry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

Evangelist E. W. Brainwood, an ex-Dubbo schoolboy, commenced a three months ministry last Sunday morning. His text was taken…

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CUMNOCK Church of England Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at his home on Thursday evening last of Mr. Denis Dickson. The late Mr. Dickson, who is survived by his wife and one…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

The Baptist Fair is now in full swing and was officially opened this afternoon by Councillor H. J. Wykes, president of the Macquarie…

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Mullaley’s New Church Blessing and Opening Ceremony Performed by Bishop of Armidale

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 6

The Catholic Residents of Mullaley on Sunday last celebrated the blessing and opening of their new church by His…

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Mogriguy Church Functions Successful Anglican Dance Personal Paragraphs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 4

Mr. Milton Griffin is a cot case for a few days with a slight attack of 'flu. Mr. Dick Payten paid a flying visit…

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Catholic Bazaar Opened on

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 3

The bazaar in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's Catholic Church was opened on Saturday night last. The bazaar, as usual…

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