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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1941

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Baptist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 9

Mr. James Amos. the singing Evangelist is coming to conduct special services in the Wellington district. He will be in Wellington…

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Church of England Sunday School Picnic Children's Great Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

Scholars of the Church of England Sunday School were treated to their annual picnic by their teachers and…

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Profound Effect on Democracies Fadden Analyses Churchill's Views Canberra, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 1

Commenting on Mr. Churchill's speech, the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Padden) said, "His forthright statement in the House of Commons, in…

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Euchareena Large Crowd Attends Catholic Ball Rain Badly Needed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

The weather during the last few days has been more like springs though the nights have been nippy. Household tanks are feeling the…

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Catholic Ball Successful Annual Function Miss Kate Curran Belle of Ball

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 5

Although the attendance at the annual Catholic Ball, held in the Australian Hall on Tuesday night, was a little…

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Germany Modifies Story of Hess' Flight Aimed To Pay Visist To Scottish Duke Evidence Shows a Planned Escape Churchill Will Not See Nazi Party Leader London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

The German version of the Rudolf Hess episode has undergone further modifications. It is now stated that documents left behind by Hess revealed the real motives of his escapade. He is stated to…

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Baptist Church News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

A memorial service in honour of the late Mrs. R. Bullock is to be held in the Wellington Baptist Church on Sunday night. Service commences…

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Geurie Church Euchre Party Tennis Club's Sports Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Church of England monthly euchre tournament held on Tuesday night at the rectory. The winners were: J…

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Radio Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 6

The Radio Church, which broadcasts each Sunday at 6.30 p.m., issues an open invitation to a free exhibition of talkie pictures tonight at the Masonic…

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Methodist Church Special Series of Sermons

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 4

Commencing last Sunday night in the Methodist church, a special [?]ries of sermons on the Second Coming of Christ, the Rev. R. N…

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Sunday School Picnic Methodist Kiddies' Outing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 2

Dubbo Methodist Sunday School held its annual picnic at the racecourse yesterday. Many children, joined by a number…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Church

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 4

Services will be held on Sunday next at 7.30 p.m. Preacher—Rev. G.R. Garner. 11 a.m.—Childrens' Service…

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Soldiers Will Conduct Empire Church Service

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1941 · page 2

Preacher, choir, quartette, and organist at the Methodist Church tomorrow evening will be drawn from the ranks of soldiers in the Dubbo A.I.F. camp. The Rev. N. G. Pardey has so…

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Methodist Men's Rally Inspiring Address

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 5

Senior Sergeant Frankish, in charge of the Wellington police, delivered an instructive address on "Law and…

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Churchill Inspects American Volunteers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 1

Britain's Prime Minister, Mr. "Winston Churchill, inspects the 1st American Squadron of the Home Guard. The British Home Guard is a volunteer force for home defence. (Department of Information photograph)…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Stuart Town Catholic Dance Spoilt by Rain Attendance Suffers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 4

At long last beneficial rain has come our way. On Friday morning light rain began to fall, and continued in showers throughout the…

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V.A.D. Church Parades No Encouragement By Two Churches

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 5

Two Wellington Churches have advised the local V.A.D. organisation that they do not approve of the system of…

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Catholic Younger Set Ball Success Despite Weather

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 6

The rain and cold change undoubtedly had its effect on the attendance at the Catholic Younger Sot ball held in the Royal Theatre last night;…

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Presbyterian Church Club Welcome to Rev. and Mrs. Douglas

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 5

A special meeting of the St. Stephen's Church Club was held at the Club Rooms on Monday night, when opportunity…

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Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 2

The second of a series of socials held in aid of St. John's Church of England took place in the Parish Hall last night, and despite the fact…

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