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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Baptist Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 3

The Central Western Christian Endeavour Union is holding its half nearly rally at Bournewood on Wednesday, October 2nd. The meetings…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 4

A meeting of the Trustees will be held in the vestry to-night (Thursday 3rd), at 7.45 p.m. Important matters are under review…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 6

The special tea which is to be a feature of the flower show and fair in the Presbyterian Church grounds on Saturday will be a poultry tea—one of those…

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Juvenile Dance for Catholic Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 5

Mrs. J. Hill and Mrs. H. J. Wykes were the organisers of a juvenile dance held in the Australian Hall on 28th inst…

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METHODIST L.C.A. 23rd Birthday Celebration

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 8

There was a large gathering in the Methodist School Hall last night to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Ladies' Church Aid. The Rev. D…

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Local Jottings Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

There is no doubt about the popularity of the Church of England socials, which arc held each month in the Parish Hall. There was…

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Council of Churches Opposed to Money Raised by Lotteries Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 1

The Council of Churches carried a resolution deploring the decision of the committee appointed by Archbishop Le Fanu…

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Church of England Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 4

The musical revue in aid of the Church of England took place in the Palais Royal last night, and was well attended. A full report…

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Church Organist Miss M. E. Raven Resigns After 34 Years

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 6

Terminating her association as organist at the Church of England, extending over 34 years, Miss M. E. Raven, of Mourke Street, resigned last…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 3

The newly formed Junior Choir (under the leadership of Mrs. Moy) will sing at the 11 a.m. service next Sunday. About twenty children…

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Church Fete & Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the lady workers connected with St. Patrick's Church was held in the Convent High School last Sunday afternoon. All the…

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Mumbil Tennis Tournament for Church of England

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 4

The tennis tournament in aid of the Church of England that had to be postponed a couple of weeks ago was run off last Sunday, when…

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Local and General Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 4

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

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Grand Concert and Musical Revue. Successful Church of England Effort

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 6

On Thursday, october 3rd, a grand concert and musical revue, in aid of the Church of England, was held in the Palais Royal, and…

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U-S. Mission Goes To See British Air Defence Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 1

The Secretary for War (Mr. Stimson) announced to-day that an Army mission, composed of three men, was en route…

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Quest of Planes Dutch Mission Will Fight to Finish, Is Traveller's View Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 1

Major-General van Haseleu, Commander of the Nether­lands East Indies Air Force, is on his way to the United States…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 4

The 2nd Anniversary of Wesley Church (and the 66th Anniversary of the first Methodist Church in Wellington) will he celebrated next…

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Sacred Concert at Presbyterian Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 11

An organ recital and sacred concert, conducted by Mr. Don Radburn and assisting artists, and held in St. Andrew's…

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Spring Flower Show Staged by Baradine Presbyterian Church

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 8

A magnificent Spring flower Show and Fancy Fair was staged staged by the Presbyterian Church Baradine last Saturday. Financially,…

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The Yeoval News Catholic Church Bazaar Well Patronised Good Business Reported

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 7

The Australian Hall was the setting of a busy scene on Saturday afternoon and evening last, the occasion…

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