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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Local & General Binnaway Catholic Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 6

Over a hundred couples attended the annual Catholic ball at Binnaway last week. During the evening sixteen debutantes were…

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Church of England Ball Miss P. Connell Belle of Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

Although the (attendance at the Church of England Ball on Wednesday of last week was not as large as in past years, the hall…

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New Members of Churchill Cabinet London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

Nine more appointments to the Churchill Cabinet, have been announced. To all practical purposes the Ministry is now complete…

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Church Memorial

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

The suggestion made earlier by the Coonabarabran Church of England In regard to establishing a permanent memorial at the church…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 4

Owing to Rev. Garner's absence from town there will be no service in the above Church on Sunday next…

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Brutal Huns Murder Civilians Children Slaughtered On Way to Church London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 1

The Germans' ruthless bombing of open towns and civilians are driving back across the French border hopeless…

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Geurie Function to Aid Church Funds Euchre Parties

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

Last Wednesday afternoon a successful tennis and novelty sports afternoon was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoare, in aid of the funds…

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Cumnock Euchre Party and Dance for Catholic Church Building Fund Benefits

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

On Wednesday of last week a euchre party and dance was held in Leary's Hall. The function was in aid of the Catholic Church building…

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Elong Catholic Ball Most Successful £40 Taken at Door

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 5

One of the most successful dances yet held at Elong was on Friday night last when the Catholic Church held their annual ball. A very large…

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ELONG Catholic Ball A Big Success £40 Taken at Door Railway Officials Transferred

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

One of the must successful dances held at Elong took place last Friday night, when the Catholic Church held its annual ball. A…

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Western Bride's Marriage in Sydney At Church Of England Grammar School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 8

The Sydney Church of England Grammar School has been chosen by Miss Betty K. Bennett, daughter of Mr. F. J. C. Bennett and of the late…

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Mr. Churchill's Visit to France London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

Mr. Churchill, accompanied by Naval, Military and Air advisers, paid a short visit to France, to-day to consult the Premier…

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Church of England Tennis v TOURNAMENT

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

A most successful tennis tournament was conducted yesterday by the C. of E. Social Club, recently formed club…

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Union Church Sunday School Picnic Pleasant Afternoon

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

A large number attended the Union Church Sunday School picnic, held on the bank of the Sandy Creek…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

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

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Talbragar Shire Declines to Provide Water Supply at Brocklehurst Lack Of Houses Prevents The Transfer Of Aborigines To Talbragar Mission West Dubbo Streets—noxious Weeds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 3

A request for the provision of a water supply at Brocklehurst was received from the Progress Association in that centre, at a meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council at Dubbo yesterday, but it was refused. It was pointed out that it would cost £850 to provide…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

A great Missionary demonstration will be held in the Methodist Hall to-night (Monday) at 7.45 p.m., when talkie and movie films of life…

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Local Jottings St. John's Church of England Women's Guild

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Very successfully conducted was the first effort this year of St. John's Church of England Women's Guild, which took the form of a…

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Prayers for Peace Record Church Attendances

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

All services in churches of all denominations in Wellington yesterday were crowded, the day being not set aside for a…

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Dubbo Churches Packed for Day of National Prayer Impressive Services All Denominations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 6

All Dubbo churches were packed on Sunday, when, at the request of the King, special services were held to pray for…

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