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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1943

219 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 11

His Mission Failed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 1

RUDOLPH [?]ESS. Deputy to Hitler, whose sensational flight to England in 1941 and his subsequent detention caused much…

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Arthurville Catholic Dance Well Attended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 7

A Catholic dance was held in the Arthurville Hall on Wednesday of last week. There was a good attendance. All had an enjoyable…

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Presentation of Debutantes Church of England Blossom Ball An Unprecedented Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 6

The Church of England Blossom Ball, which was held in the Mayfair Theatre last night, was an unprecedented success, a real triumph for the organisers and committee. The attendance was the larrest that has ever attended…

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Presbyterian Church Founder Trangie-narromine Visit of Rev. W. G. Sharpe

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 1

On a visit to Narromine at the present time is Rev. W. G. Sharpe, who they well twice the honor of [?] the Presbyterian Church…

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Presbyterian Stall

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 5

The Presbyterian stall, which was held on Saturday last in the kiosk, was highly successful, and £18/8/- was realised. The…

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Chance Awakening Foils Jap Mission. Saves Artillery

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 5

Recent Japanese death and glory mission to the coast just north of Lake Salus, in an attempt to destroy our artillery which had been so effectively shelling Salamaua, ended in wholesale death and little glory for the 70 or 80 Japs. who took part…

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Church of Christ School Picnic Results

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 4

Recently a very enjoyable picnic was held for the children of the Gilgandra Church of Christ…

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Churches Welcome New Minister to Dubbo Charge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 6

"You have to be not only a shipherd but a sheepdog as well," said Captain-Chaplain R. B. Dransfield last night when, on behalf of the "It is a generous welcome you have Riven your new minister, and as he takes up his duties in this important charge your welcome will be an…

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Forty Hours Adoration at St. Patrick's Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

The Forty Hours' Adoration at St. Patrick's Church will commence with a Solemn High Mass at 6.30 on Saturday morning next, and…

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Wongarbon Catholic Ball Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1943 · page 4

The annual Catholic ball was very successful. Though adverse weather prevented many from attending the function was well patronised. A credit…

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Inter-Church United Services Club Will Not Charge for Meals Interesting Discussion at Annual Meeting Not Filling Place As Intermediary Between Services And Churches

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1943 · page 1

By a majority of about two to one, but with many people failing to offer an [?] or east a vote either for or against, the annual meeting of the Me[?] Inter-Church Untied Services Club, on Saturday night, rejoined a suggested recommendation to the…

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Catholic Gymkhana

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 2

Generous support has been forthcoming for the Catholic Church gymkhana fund, and the following amounts have already…

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Christmas Fete In Aid of St. Patrick's Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the workers connected with St. Patrick's Church was held in the Convent High School last Sunday afternoon. It…

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Inter-church United Services Club Rev. W. Bramford, President, Mrs. Morris, Secretary

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

As reported in last issue, the third annual meeting of the Inter-Church United Services Club was held on Saturday night last. There…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 7

The annual spring fair in aid of the Methodist Church was held in the Methodist Hall on Saturday last, and…

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Catholic Church Gymkhana

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 2

Splendid support has been received from town and district residents, in the way of donations, for the Catholic Church…

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Euchre Party and Dance for Catholic Fete Good Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 10

A euchre party and dance, in aid of the Catholic fete, took plad[?] in the Australian Hall on Saturday night, 9th inst…

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Union Church Sunday School Anniversary Prize Distribution

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 10

The Union Church Sunday School anniversary was celebrated on Sunday last, when Rev. R. C. Lawton, of…

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Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 2

The anniversary of the Methodist Sunday School was held last Sunday and was galged to be the best held for many years…

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Baptist Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 4

Minister: Rev. W. B. Cowling. Sunday, October 24 Dubbo.—11 am and 7.30 pm, Rev. W. S. Cowling…

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