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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Italian Runs Amok in Church Gave Fascist Salute

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 5

A serious incident occurred at Narrandera on Sunday (says the Junee "Scuthe[?] Cross"). Indeed it was even more…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 3

The visit of Rev. John Tonga has been most encouraging. He preached to large and interested congregations on Sunday last, whilst his…

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Street Stall for Catholic Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 8

A stall was held in the street or Saturday afternoon, managed by Miss. K. Ryan and Mrs. D. Ryan. The proceeds were in aid…

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Sterling Citizen and Banker Farewelled at Large Gathering Organised by Presbyterian Congregation Services of Mr. N. C. Hamilton Appreciated Presentations From Local Bodies

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

Many testimonies to the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Hamilton are held by the people of Dubbo, and of the splendid work they had done during the eight and a half years they have been here, were made at a…

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Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

There was another large attendance at the Church of England Parish Hall last night when another of the series of monthly dances took…

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Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

On Sunday next Rev. S. A. Faulkner will conduct evening service at 7.30. All are cordially invited. The Grildrens' Sunday School meets at…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 5

The Methodist Church annual flower show is to be held next Wednesday. 13th instant (afternoon and evening) in the Victoria Hall. The official…

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Work of Flying Doctors Inland Mission Board Reports

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 12

The Australian Inland Mission Board has broadcast through the outpost network, the following…

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Beautiful Roses Feature of Methodist Show Successful Fair Opened by Mayoress

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

Red and yellow roses were a feature of the annual Methodist Flower Show and Fair at Enderby's Hall yesterday afternoon and…

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Church of England

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

The Church of England held their annual sale of gifts day on Saturday, and it was pleasing to note that the function proved most…

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Call to Service Church and World To-day

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

A motion calling all members of the Church of England to a renewal of Service was successfully moved by the Vice-Dean, Rev. Canon…

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Methodist Church News

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 5

Members of the Order of Knights took part in the evening service at Wesley Church last Sunday night week, in recognition of the Silver…

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China Inland Mission

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

After spending seven years in North-West China, the Rev. F. G. Smith, L.Th., recently returned to Australia and is at present visiting…

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Catholic Church Vatican Protest Against German Oppression London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 6

The Vatican, through the Berlin Nuncia, has protested to Germany against the oppression of the Church in German occupied…

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TRANGIE Catholic Bazaar Winners of Trophies

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Catholic bazaar was held last Friday and Saturday in the Memorial Hall. The secretary reports that the function was more…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

The quarterly meeting will be held in the vestry to-night at 7.45 when all office-bearers are urged to attend. Much important business will…

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Presbyterian Spring Fete

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 8

The Presbyterian Spring Fete will be held in the Club Hall to-day (not to-morrow as previously advertised). High Tea will be held in…

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Sacred Concert in Presbyterian Church Appreciative Audience

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 6

A fully representative and large audience attended St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wellington, on Monday evening…

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Welfare Hut at Darwin Australian Inland Mission

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

An appeal has recently been made for subscriptions to a fund of £5000 which is being spent in erecting and equipping a…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 6

The visit of the Rev. Fred Smith, L.Th., of the China Inland Mission, has been very inspiring as well as instructive. Good congregations…

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