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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Sale of Old Church Building

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 4

On Saturday last Mr. A. J. Whittaker sold by public auction the old Church of England building in Mertin Street. The price…

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Citizens' Tribute Mr. and Mrs. Ison Farewelled Methodist Church Function

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 3

At the Methodist School Hall last night a send-off was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Ison and daughter Joyce. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ison have…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

Special services will be held in Wesley. Church next Sunday, 4th August. The Rev. G. Wood will preach at 11 a.m., when Holy…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

Readers are reminded that the annual Presbyterinn Flower Show will be held on 11th and 12th October. Schedules will be…

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Gular Catholic Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 6

The Gulargambone Catholic Ball was held on Wednesday of last week in the Majestic Hall uul was attended by over 75 couples…

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Catholic Ball At Tooraweenah

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic Ball held at Tooraweenah on Wednesday night was not as largely attended as previous functions, about…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Geurie Catholic Ball Social and Financial Success Large Sum Raised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 4

The Catholic ball, which took place on Friday night, was a brilliant success, over one hundred couples dancing to bright music…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

Services will be held on Sunday next at 7.30 p.m. Preacher—Rev. G. R. Garner…

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Geurie Catholic Ball Function Great Success Comforts Fund Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 3

The Catholic ball, which took place on Friday night, July 26, was a brilliant success, both socially and financially. Over 10 couples danced to…

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Invasion Attempt Within Week Is British Fear Churchill's Warning Not Groundless Hitler Too Deeply Committed To Change Plans London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

Well informed quarters in London express an opinion that Germany might attempt an invasion of Britain within a week or a fortnight, says "The Timed" aviation writer. There are a number of…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 4

Mr. T. B. Anderson will preach in Wesley Church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. G. Wood will preach at Geurie at 11…

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Methodist Sunday School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

The Superintendent and teachers of the Methodist Sunday School, Gilgandra are to be congratulated upon the success…

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Young Anglican Movement' Representatives Meet at Dubbo

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

A very pleasant function took place in the Church of England School Hall, Dubbo, on Thursday night last, when Rev. Fred Hill,…

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Consecration of Church

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 6

The Bishop of Bathurst will consecrate the new Church of England next Wednesday night, 14th August. The consecrate on service will…

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Falangist Spain Review of Politics Position of Church

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 8

The fundamental split in Spanish politics is not between Right and Left in the ordinary sense, but between those who accept modern civilisation and those who reject it in favor of something more authentically Spanish. Extremism on…

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On Important Mission In Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 4

On an important mission on behalf of the Dubbo Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) and Ald. W. H…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

Mr. A. P. Marshman will preach in Wesley Church next Sunday, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gordon Wood will preach at Yeoval, 11 a.m.; Walmer,…

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Anglican Ball Outstanding Success Striking Decorations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 8

The Church of England ball, held in the Royal Theatre last night, was an outstanding success, 450 persons being present…

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Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly social in aid of the fund of St. John's Church of England took place in the Parish Hall last nighit. Due to another…

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Euchareena Confirmation Service in Catholic Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

On Monday last we had a further or rain, 30 points being registered. With the inch we had a few days before, this will help to…

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