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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Methodist Xmas Tree

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 1

The spacious lawns around the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ross were again the scene upoin which gathered a very happy…

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Complete Course of Training Presbyterian Ladies' College

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 10

The Presbyterian Ladies' College, Orange, situated 3000 feet above sea-level, set in beautiful grounds and in close proximity to the town…

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Christmas Tree Methodist Kiddies' Party

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 2

The Dubbo Methodist Sunday School held its annual Christmas tree and party at the Sunday School hall yesterday afternoon, when a large…

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Churchill Tells of Australians in Desert Encounter Operations Proceeding To Order Atlantic Sinkings Perturbing—asks Britain to Be Prepared London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 1

"Australian cavalry, sword in hand, made a charge at Jasarub, in the Siwa oasis, on Tuesday, capturing material and guns on an important flank," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill), reviewing the Libyan…

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Churchill Tells Italy Duce Is War-guilty Erred In Thinking British Were Weak One Man Alone Plunged Nation Into Battle—north Africa Only a Start London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 1

In a broadcast direct to the nation of Italy, the British Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) told the people that they owed their intervention in the war, and the misfortunes that had befallen them, to one man and…

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Church of England. Guild's Farewell to Bro. Jeff

The Western Herald · Friday 27 December 1940 · page 4

On Monday, the 16th instant last, the members of the Church of England Guild met at the residence of Mr. Bob Sharp to say Au…

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School for Girls Presbyterian Ladies' College, Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1940 · page 3

The Presbyterian Ladies' College, Orange, situated 3000 feet above sea level, set in beautiful grounds and in close proximity to the town, has every…

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London Ignorant Of Germany's Activity In Hungary Bigger Movement, Says Budapest No News Of Rumored Italian Peace Mission London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1940 · page 1

Official headquarters in London have no knowledge of the reported movement of German troops in Hungary. They…

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Anti Church Fanatic Operating in Sydney Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 December 1940 · page 1

An anti-church fanatic is believed to be operating in Sydney. Following a fire discovered in a…

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Xmas Church Services

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 December 1940 · page 1

Special services were held in the various churches on Xmas day, and all had large congregations. At St Patrick's Church there was…

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New Year Messages of Church Leaders

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 December 1940 · page 2

Today marks the close of a year, and tomorrow the world will move into a new phase in its history. The year 1940 will go down as one of the most eventful ever recorded. The British Empire will farewell it…

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