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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Local & General R.C. Mission Concluded

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

A Catholic Mission, which was held at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Mendccran, during the past week, concluded on Sunday. The Mission…

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Church of Christ Bible School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 2

It is the custom for We Bible School Committee of N.S.W. to conduct an annual examination in all the Bible Schools in the…

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Large Crowd Attends Concert in Methodist Hall

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 3

On Saturday evening last a grand concert was held in the Methodist Hall, Wellington, and was attended by a…

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French Urged to Take Heart Against Hitler Churchill Blunt In Broadcast Appeal Subdued Nation Told Slavery Its Lot If Germany and Italy Not Checked British Leader Says England and Her Friends Will Fight Until Dictators are Crushed London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 1

"We are on Hitler's track. So are our friends across the Atlantic. If he cannot destroy us we will surely destroy him and all his gang; therefore have hope and faith, because all will come right,"…

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Elong Catholic Mission Young Couple Entertained

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 3

At a happy social function on Saturday guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. N. Cridland, who were married recently. Mr. McKenzie, on behalf…

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Presentations to Presbyterian Ladies Mrs J. C. Elsom and Mrs J. Johns

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 2

A large gathering attended a farewell party at the residence of Mr. C. J. March on Monday night, when the…

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The Pagans Deeds Destruction of Churches

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 4

Details of the destruction of churches during the German attack on France were received recently at the Vatican as the…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 3

The Rev. Gordon Wood will preach in Wesley Church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Holy Communion will be celebrated. The…

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Churchill Seeks Inquiry Into M.P.'s Conduct

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 7

Mr Robert Boothby, Parliamentary Under - Secretary to the Minister…

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Baptist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 3

The Sunday School anniversary is being held this week end, with three special services, at which the children will do most of the singing. Mrs…

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Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

The last of the series of monthly dances in aid of the Church of England funds was held in St. John's Parish Hall last night, and was a…

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Methodist Balloon Fair Well Attended During All Sessions

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 5

Gay coloured balloons were the principal decorations on the many stalls at the Methodist annual balloon…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 4

The fortnightly Fellowship meets in the Chapel to-night (Thursday), at 7.45. A good attendance is desired at choir practice to-morrow…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 2

The anniversary of the Methodist Sunday School will be celebrated on Sunday next, November 10. This is the one annual…

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Church Re-building

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 3

A vast plan to rebuild Spain, drawn up by Don Jose Moreno Torres, who is charged with restoring the war devastated areas,…

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Church Women Farewell Mrs. Vines Sincere Tributes Presentation on Eve of Departure

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 3

Very fine and sincere tributes paid to Mrs. E. H. Vines yesterday must remain with her a memory as fragrant as the flowers which…

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Load and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 4

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

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Gold Salute's Mission Williamstown Cup Next Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 November 1940 · page 6

Mr. A. E. Cooper, owner, of Gold Salute, said to-day that the gelding would not run in the Final Handicap at Flemington to-morrow. His next…

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Special Church Services In Dubbo To-morrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 November 1940 · page 6

To-morrow (Sunday) is to be regarded officially as Armistice Sunday, said the Rector or Holy Trinity (the Rev. C. W. Leavers) yesterday. There will…

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Church Pew Dedicated

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 November 1940 · page 2

At last night's service at Wesley Methodist Church, Wellington, a choir pew was dedicated to the memory of the late Mr. Frank Brown…

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