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Churches, 1918

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Methodist

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

On Sunday last a memorial service to the late Mrs. Playford, sen., was conducted at Rannock by Rev. Thos. J. Starr. The building was wreathed with appropriate…

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Anglican Memorial Services

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

A very large congregation from all parts of the district attended the Memorial Service held on Sunday afternoon last at St. James', Mundaroo, for the…

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Church of England

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

On Sunday night last thanksgiving was offered for the safe return to his home of Corporal J. F. Cooper. The colours of this gallant soldier were strung between…

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National Anthem. Churchmen Refuse to Sing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 4

At one of the local churches at Ralgownie Some of the parishioners refused to sing the National Anthem. The led to a section of the more loyal…

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Methodist Church Honor Roll Unveiling Ceremony

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 2

A special service, for the unveiling of a new Roll of Honor, was held in the Methodist Church, Adelong. on Sunday morning, June 9. The edifice was nicely decorated…

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Death of Archdeacon Gunther. Notable Church Figure

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 3

Arskdesces Gasther, one of the most notable figure in the Anglican Church of this State, died on Sunday morning at his home, "Burimbla," North…

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Mission Work in China

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 2

Sister Powualt, of the Chinese Medical Mission, gave an interesting address in St. John's Hall last night. Sister Pownall is the daughter of Sue…

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To the Editor. the Church & the Worker

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 4

Sir,—A section of the Church and the Labor loaders are crossing swords. The trouble appears to have arisen from some remarks…

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Church of England Concert and Dance. Savoy Cafe

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 3

The inclement weather compelled the post of the Church of England concert and dance which was to have been held last night The Savoy Cafe has been taken over by Mrs. Thomas. The well-known establishment will be conducted on lines which will ensure its continued…

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Church Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 1

CHURCH OF ENGLAND.— St. Peter's.—1st Sunday, 11 a.m. Evensong every Sunday 7.30 p.m. Yanco, 3 p.m. ?nd Sunday, Brob[?]nah, 11 a.m…

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Presbyterian News

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

On Friday evening of next week the congregation of the Presbyterian Church are holding a social in the Cootamandra church with a…

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Protestant Churches Doomed. a Startling Forecast

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

"OUTSIDE of the Catholic Church in New South Wales religion is dying." Such was Dr. O'Reilly's statement at the laying of the…

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St. Peter's Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3

There will be no service at St. Peter's on Sunday morning next, but in the evening the usual devotions will be held, commencing at 7.30…

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Church of England

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3

Mrs. Hewitt, the wife of our popular stationmaster, was farewelled by a representative gathering of the Women’s Guild and church people generally at…

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Kerensky's Mission. the Tale of Russia's Betrayal Allied Assistance Urged. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 4

Addressing the Labor Conference, M. Kerensky said he was present as a matter of duty in a man who knew all that truth which had never reached Western…

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Church of England Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 4

The ball and supper, in aid of the funds of the Church of England, was held in tho Club House Hall on Friday evening, 21st inst…

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Local and General Church Social

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

The Presbyterians of Cootamundra are asked to assemble in the church next Friday night for a social evening, at which pastorate matters will…

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Catholic Young Men's Society

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 4

At the initial meeting of the Catholic Young Men's Society held in the Guild Hall. Johnstone-street, Wagga, a most enthusiastic gathering of members was…

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Presbyterian Social. a Threefold Object. Send-off to Secretary—Gifts for the Soldiers—Manse for the Minister

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 July 1918 · page 2

There was a full church last Friday night, on the occasion of a congregational meeting for the above threefold object…

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A Fatal Mission. Kindly Act Brings Death. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 2

Robina Maddern, a Tasmanian nurse, who volunteered her services at Glenelg, last night, in a case of sickness, was crossing the railway…

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