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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

The Rev. Gordon Wood will prench at Wesley Church at 11 a.m. next Sunday (2nd June), and at Dripstone at 2 p.m., and Finger Post at…

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Parish Confirmation Service at Lutheran Church (Contributed)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

On May 19th an impressive Confirmation Service was held in the Biddon Church. Since all the candidates for Confirmation, except…

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Gilgandra Catholic Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

The annual Gilgandra Catholic Ball will be held in the Australian Hall on Tuesday, 11th June, with a juvenile the following night, when…

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District News NARROMINE Comforts For Men In Defence Forces Catholic Church Action Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 6

Members of the Catholic Club on Sunday night decided to form a voluntary organisation under the name of "Cusa"—Catholic United…

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Visitor From Fiji Mr. Samuella Ravulo Representative Of Overseas Mission Department

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

From Wednesday, May 22, Until Sunday, 26th, the Methodist Church of the Gilgandra Circuit was visited by Mr. Samuella…

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Diggers' Church Parade About Sixty Diggers Attend

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

Organised at short notice, the Diggers' Church Parade on Sun day morning was very largely attended, about 60 returned men…

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Wongarbon Church Ball a Social Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 5

On Wednesday night the annual Church of England ball was held in the Wongarbon Hall. There was a good crowd of dancers and all had a…

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Prayers for Peace Local Churches Crowded

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 5

Good congregations were to be seen at the different churches on Sunday, the day being set aside for prayer…

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Arthurville Sports Meeting for Church of England

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 6

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on Wednesday last when many local people of Suntop and Arthurville journeyed to Ponto for…

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Impressive Service in Catholic Church

The Western Herald · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

On Sunday morning St. Ignatius' Church was packed to the doors at the 7.30 and 9.30 Masses, when, in accordance with the wishes of His…

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Empire Wide Prayers. Churches Everywhere Filled

The Western Herald · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

At the request of His Majesty the King last Sunday was set apart as a special day of prayer for the Allied cause and for…

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Girl Comrades Present Pageant Methodist Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 3

A full hall greeted the Methodist, Girl Comrades on Thursday night when they presented the pageant, "The Quest."…

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Daily Prayer Council of Churches Seeks Co-operation Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

The Council of Churches proposes plans for the observance of a daily period of prayer. It is seeking the co-operation of broadcasting stations…

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The Greatness of Winston Churchill Tribute by Mr. Hughes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 5

"With the exception of Lloyd George, I regard Winston Churchill as the one outstanding figure in British…

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Great Church Bells British Founders Still Busy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 2

Great church bells cast in the ancient foundries of England and rung in olden time to warn people of the invader's approach must now be silent,…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 4

An important meeting of the Trustees will be held in the Parsonage next Thursday night (13th), at 7.45, when all Trustees are urged to…

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Western District Centres Narromine Monster "Win the War" Rally Next Monday Successful Church Ball and Juvenile

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

At a well-attended meeting of the committee of the Patriotic and War Fund yesterday, it was decided to hold…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

Next Sunday (16th instant) is being observed in N.S.W. Methodism as Local Preachers' Sunday. Mr. R. W. Conn will preach in Wesley…

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Catholic Juvenile

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 5

Held last night the juvenile proved a wonderful function for the children, The secretaries on this occasion were well rewarded…

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Catholic Ball Most Successful Function Attended by 160 Couples

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 5

Although clashing with the appearance of Wirths' Circus in Gilgandra, the annual Catholic Ball, held in the…

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