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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1941

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Aboriginal Mission Discussion of Transfer Plan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 7

A suggestion by the secretary to the Aborgines' Welfare Board that the aboriginal mission station be moved from Bulgandramine to Talbragar was…

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Geurie Church Function District Personal Topics

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 6

The Church of England Women's Guild held a euchre party on Saturday night in the Memorial Hall. There was a good crowd of card players, and…

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Elong Fierce Storm District Damage—Church Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 6

A very severe wind and rainstorm swept the Elong district last Sunday. The force of the wind which preceded the rain can be judged by the fact that…

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Mr and Mrs Bert Howard Farewelled by Church Parishioners

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 7

After 20 years' residence in Wellington, during which time they were active members of St. John's Church of England, Mr…

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Baptist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 5

The Wellington Baptist Church was opened on February 7th, 1906. To celebrate this important event special services are being held in…

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Churchill Speaks Fine Tributes Paid To Army of Nile

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 3

During the course of his speech to the Empire this morning, the British Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon…

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Baptist Church Anniversary Services Attracts Large Crowds

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

The anniversary services in connection with the Wellington Baptist Church, which were commenced on Sunday…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

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

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Church of England

The Western Herald · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

Services will be held on Sunday 16th February (Sexagesima Sunday) as follows :- 11 a.m.—Children's Service…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

There was a large congregation last Sunday night at Wesley Church when a parade of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Rays and…

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Young Anglican Movement Formed at Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

At a meeting in the Palish Hall on 14th February it was decided to form a branch of the Young Anglican Movement in…

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Representative of Methodist Circuit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

Mr. R. W. Conn, of "Glenhollow," Comobella, has been appointed lay representative of the Wellington Methodist Circuit, at the…

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British Supply Mission Inspects Munition Factory

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

Members of the British Supply Mission inspecting the Marrbyrnong Ordnance Factory. From left to right in this picture are Colonel H. S. Nurse, Major-General T. R. Williams, Colonel F. G. Thorpe, Mr S. Woolley (one of the Mission), Mr N. Brodribb, Assistant Director-General of Munitions,…

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Child Endowment Will Help. to Pay for Radios Churchillian Touches—Boon In Modern War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 8

City wireless salesmen are mad with joy over the Federal child endowment scheme. Weekly payments on the instalment plan are usually five shillings—just what the scheme provides. Many of the time-payment…

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P and C Association Assist Sports at School Union Church's Offer

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 7

A successful meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the public school on Friday…

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Our Australian Writers "Winston Churchill"

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

No book, could be more opportune than "Winston Churchill" (3/6), a New Century Press publication by J. W. Fletcher, of…

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District News Trangie Catholic Club Successful Party—Personal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 6

A euchre party was held at the Catholic Club on Thursday night, proceeds being in aid of the forthcoming St. Patrick's concert. Prize-winners…

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Arthurville Fair Attendance at Catholic Dance Hot Weather Experienced

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 5

We were sorry to hear of the death of Miss Mary Lay, who passed away in the Wellington District Hospital. Our deepest sympathy…

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Dances for Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

Every Thursday night, commencing on Thursday next, a dance will be held at the Royal Theatre, in aid of the Catholic Church debt. The Royal…

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Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 3

A successful street stall was held at Geurie last Saturday in aid of the appeal to provide assistance to Methodist Churches in England, who…

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