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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1953

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Parish Luncheon Attended by Major-General the Rev. C. A. Osborne

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 7

S. John's Church of England Hall on Palm Sunday was the venue for town and country parishioners to meet…

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Church Army Films Showing in Gilgandra at Easter

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

The Mobile Cinema Unit of the Church Army (Church of England) will be paying a visit to…

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Willcelebrate Coronation in Fitting Style Church Services Gymkhana Pageant Ball Large Public Meeting Appoints Officials

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

A large meeting of Gilgandra citizens on Monday night agreed upon a comprehensive programme for June 2 to celebrate the Coronation of…

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New Convent School Soon Church Function Raises £400 Boxing Events Most Popular

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

For many years the Catholic community of Gilgandra have been working and saving to secure sufficient capital to commence the erection of new…

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Baptist Church Notes Record Youth Camp Enrolment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 9

Wellington's 700th win be to the fore at the Western Districts Baptist Youth Camp, to be held at Parkes this coming…

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Methodist Church

The Western Herald · Friday 3 April 1953 · page 4

The next Service in the Methodist Church will be held on Friday, April 17th, at 7.30 p.m. and will be…

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Church Mobile Film Unit

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 1

This mobile [?] will show films at Trangie to Friday [?] and at St. Mary's Narromine, on [?] Army assists Church of [?]…

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Methodist Notes Large Audience at Sacred Cantata

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 8

A large congregation attended the presentation of Maunder's Sacred Cantata "Olivet to Calvary" at…

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Baptist Church Notes Record Attendance at Youth Camp

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 8

The Baptist Youth Camp at Parkes Showground last weekend was an all time record. There were over 130 campers…

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Well Filled Churches and Successful Entertainment, Easter Features

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 1

Report from all centres indicate that large congregagations attended Easter Church Service which commenced with Maundy Thursday, and concluded with Easter Day (Sun day) Service…

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20 Debs Presented At Catholic Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 4

A large crowd attended the first ball of the season—the annual Catholic Ball, in the Royal Theatre last night. Highlight of the ball was the presentation of 20…

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Methodist Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 7

The Methodist Mission to the Nation, inaugurated at a special service in the Melbourne Town Hall last…

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New Rector Inducted Rev. F. A Reid in Parish

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 8

At Christ Church Coonabarabran on Thursday evening Rector F. A. Reid was inducted into the…

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Baptist Church Notes Visit to Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 3

On Saturday night the Wellington Christian Endeavourers will travel to Dubbn Baptist Church for an…

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TENNIS Catholic Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 6

Owing to rain the Catholic Tennis Club did not have its usual tournament, but a social was held…

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Young Anglican Quwwn Comp. Launched

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 3

Dubbo Young Anglicans are arranging a series or functions in aid of the Young Anglican Queen Competition, which was…

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United Churches To Hold 10-Days Mission In Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 3

Many vigorous efforts have been made by every Christian Church to bring the gospel of Christ to the people, says Mr. D. McNicholls, campaign director of the United Churches Mission of Dubbo…

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Presbyterian Garden Party

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 7

The Garden Party arranged by the Presbyterian Women's Guild in the Church grounds on Saturday, 11th inst., was a…

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Church Service For Animals

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 4

Beatrice Lilley speaking on the BBC about the English people's attitude to animals: "In Chelsea there is a church…

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Cold Reception for Suggestion by Churchill New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 4

Hints from Mr. Churchill on the possibility of early high-level peace talks have had a cold reception in Washington…

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