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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Some Peculiar Prayers Dicing in Church for Bibles

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 9

The editor of "Life and Letters Today" gives some samples of eccentricities [?] used by the incautious turn of a sentence…

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Street Stall For Church of England Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 8

A street stall, managed by Meadames J. Judd and E. Sutton, in aid of the Church of England bazaar funds, was held on…

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Fashion's Mount Gifts to Church Greatly Appreciated

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 4

At time of writing the weather is exceptionally cold, with lots of rain falling, which will be of great value to grass and crops. The month of…

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New Church Overcrowded Dedication Service Eleven, Clergymen Attend

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 1

The new Christ Church, Coonabarabran, was overcrowded and many of the congregation could not secure scats on the occasion of the dedication service last Thursday night. Besides Rev. W. E. Butler, ten…

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Catholic Mission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 6

A mission to be conducted by the Sacred Heart Fathers will open in St. Brigid's Church next Sunday, September 3…

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Mission in St. David's Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 8

The Rev. father J. Hall, of the Vincentian Order, assisted by the Rev. Father R. Searson is conducting a week's mission in St. David's…

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Catholic Cricket Club Annual Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 8

At a well attended meeting of the Catholic Club, on Monday night, it was reported that a successful season had been enjoyed by the club…

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Pleasant Afternoon at Mendooran Presbyterian Guild

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last the ladies of the Presbyterian child, held an afternoon tea in the Mechanics’ Institute, to which…

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Correspondence Why Blame Christianity and Christian Churches? (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

Sir,—"Candid Cocky" in his recent very candid random reflections on our tottery and jittery world and the underlying causes said some…

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Church of England Western Districts Convention

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 8

An address will be given in Yeoval by speakers from Sydney on the 18th October, and some very, interesting and inspiring meetings…

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Union Church Fair Draws Large Crowd Good Financial Result

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 8

A very large crowd attended the Union Church fair, held in the Australian Hall on Saturday last, when a…

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Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 5

The Minister of the above Church (Rev. L. Blanchard) has gone to his new appointment at Auburn (near Parramatta). The…

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Church of England Juvenile Dance

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

There was a very happy gathering of young folk at the Church of Englars! Parish Hall on Friday night last, when a juvenile dance was…

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Catholic Mission Draws Large Congregations Inspiring Addresses

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 8

The week's mission which started in St. David's Church on the 27th ult.,at 10 o'clock Mass, was was concluded at the 8…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 6

Special prayers for the nation and for peace will be offered at all services next Sunday. The 11 a.m. service at Wellington will be conducted…

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Quaint Mission Town Record of Its Own

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 8

On the northern W.A. goldfields, about four hours’ run by modern motor car from Kalgoorlie, is a little township that is a world of its…

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Elong Church Ball Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 3

Last Friday night several dance enthusiasts visited Baltimore for the annual Church of England ball. They all report having n good time, and say…

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Ballimore Successful Ball For Church Funds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 3

The annual Church of England Butterfly Ball last Friday night in the local hall was social and financial success, over £18 being cleared…

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Church Worker for 35 YEARS Mrs. England Farewelled

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 5

Mrs. M. England and her daughter Edie were guests of Methodist friends at a send-off at the School Hall on Tuesday night, prior to…

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Union Church Fair Splendid Result

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 8

Over £80 was cleared for the funds of the Union Church at the fair held in the Australian Hall on the 26th ult…

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