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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

Mr. R. W. Conn will preach at Geurie next Sunday (28th), at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gordon Wood will preach at Wesley Church at 11 a.m…

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Social Justice Statement by Catholic Hierarchy

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 7

Radical suggestions for improvements and alterations in the wage system, a statement on the lim[?] of private control of the means of…

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Social Justice Important Statement by Catholic Hierarchy

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 5

Radical suggestions for improve ments and alterations in the wage system, a statement on the limits of private control of…

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Church of England Ladies' Guild

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 8

A meeting of the Church of England Ladies' Guild wals held on Saturday in Rosser's Hall, when the following were present. Mesdames…

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St. Patrick's Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

Two Masses were celebrated at St. Patrick's Church this morning for the repose of the souls of departed soldiers. Father Kelly was…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

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

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Musical Programme To Aid Mission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

On Friday night, at the Baptist Mission Hall, an enjoyable musical programme was rendered by the pupils of Professor Ashworth Wood…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

The Rev. Gordon Wood will preach at Dripstone next Sunday at 10 a.m., also at Wesley Church at 11 a.m.; Suntop, 3 p.m.; and at…

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Catholic Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

The annual Catholic bazaar, which had to be postponed last week on account of the weather conditions, will re-open again to-night, and will…

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St Stephen's Church Girls' and Boys' Clubs

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

A meeting of all interested in the formation of Girls' and Boys' Clubs was held in St. Stephen's Church on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. W…

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Street Stall for Church of England

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 5

A most successful stall was held in the street on Saturday afternoon last by members of the Church of England…

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Catholic Mission

The Western Herald · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Daring the week the Rev. Father Burne has been conducting a mission in the local Catholic Church, and lias been delivering lectures…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

Special Mothers' Day services will be held next Sunday, 12th May. Mr. T. B. Anderson will preach in Wesley Church at 11 a.m. The Rev…

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Churchill Defends The Withdrawal Destruction The Only Alternative, He Claims Less Than 12,000 Men in Norway London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

The decision to withdraw the Allied forces from Andalsnes and Namsos and the failure to make a direct naval attack on Trondheim were defended by the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston…

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Church of England Social Club Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly social of the above club was held in the Parish Hall last night. Despite counter attractions such as Golf Club…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 4

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

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New Church of England First Service Conducted. Social Evening

The Western Herald · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 6

On Thursday evening, 2nd May, the first service in the newly erected Church of England was held, and was very largely…

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Wongarbon Personal Items Church Ball—Tennis

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Murray have returned to Wongarbon after an absence of three months in Sydney where Mrs. Murray underwent a serious operation…

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Britain Might Have National Government Halifax Or Churchill As New Leader Prime Minister Meets The Labor Leaders London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 1

After a day of conflicting rumours, no clue is yet given about Mr. Chamberlain's decision. He has the choice apparently of resigning or reshaping the Government into a national form…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

Wesley Church was crowded last Sunday afternoon for the sacred choral service. The offertory was devoted to the fund for building…

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