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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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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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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 3

The Rev. Gordon Wood will preach in Wesley Church next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., also at Bodangora at 3 p.m. Mr. M. L. Scarfe…

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Union Church Annual Bazaar Excellent Result

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 5

The annual bazaar of the Yeoval Union Church was held in the Australian Hall on Saturday, August 17th…

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Baptist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 6

A memorial service to the late Mrs. James Wykes is to be hold at Bournewood next Sunday, August 25th, at 3 p.m. The Rev. J. H…

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District News GEURIE Resident Farewelled Tennis Competitions Catholic Ball Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 3

About 60 women met at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoon to farewell Mrs. J. Clothier, who with her husband, will leave shortly to take up…

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Blockade Described As Hostile Act Baudouin Makes Violent Attack on Britain and Churchill "Conquered Because We Did Not Deserve To Win," Says Petain Minister London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 1

"Britain's refusal to lift the blockade against France is an act of hostility. It is worse than Oran," said M. Baudouin, the French Minister, who is a member of the Petain Government, in the course of a violent…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

The Rev. L. M. K. Mills, of Orange, (chairman of the Western District Synod), will conduct a lantern lecture in the Methodist hall…

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Gular News Presbyterian Ladies' Guild

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 6

At last meeting of Presbyterian Ladies' Guild it was decided that the annual sale of work be held on Saturday, 7th September…

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Catholic Schools War Savings Certificates

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

The Bishop of Bathurst, the Rt. Rev. Dr. J. F. Norton, has instructed all the schools in his diocsee to undertake…

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Church of England. Dedication of the Church of the Holt Innocents

The Western Herald · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 5

The Church of the Holy Innocents was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Bathurst (the Rt. Revd. A. L. Wylde, M.A.) on Monday…

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Dr. W. Maloney No Church Service Funeral Arrangements Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 1

There will be no church service at the State public funeral to be accorded the late Dr. Maloney, M.H.R. for Melbourne to-morrow afternoon…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 5

Next Sunday, 8th September, is the King's call to prayer. Throughout the Empire Churches doubtless will be thronged with people…

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Mendooran Presbyterian Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 7

The eleventh annual Presbyterian Fair will be held at Mendooran on Saturday. 5th October. Already the secretary and committee are…

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Serving at New Mission Station

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 8

Mr. and Mrs. Poole wore married recently in Sydney, and are now living: in Kalas, the new Methodist mission in the Baining Mountains of New Britain. Mr. Poole is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Poole, of Dubbo…

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Wongarbon Marked Success of Catholic Ball Anglican Confirmation Conducted by Bishop Wylde

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 3

The animal Catholic ball was held in the M.U.I.O.O.P. Hall, and was a brilliant success, both socially and financially. Dancers were present from…

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Trangie Far West Concert Successful Entertainment Catholic Club Party

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 3

The Far West, conceit was held on Wednesday night, and was claimed to be one of the greatest successes of its kind ever staged in Trangie. The…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 3

The Rev. Gordon Wood will preach at Yeoval at 11 a.m. next Sunday, Walmer 2 p.m., Curra Creek at 3.15 p.m. and at Wesley…

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Catholic Juvenile

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 5

[?]ight of last [?] aid of the [?]as held in the [?]…

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Presbyterian Annual Bazaar

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 5

"On Saturday, in the Majestic Hall, members of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild held their annual bazaar, and it proved a…

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City People Rally To Their Churches Response On Day Of Prayer Nursing Styles Have Changed Since Days of Florence Nichttngale Limiting Cocktails—Voluminous Skirts Return

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 8

The King would have been pleased had he seen the enormous congregations at Sydney churches on Sunday. Many of the parishes had visiting preachers. Canon Lea left his retirement at Strathfeld to preach at St. James…

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