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1910
14 April 1910
Ulan.
CHURCH SOCIAL.
A social in aid of the new Church of England building fund is to be held on an early date. A few final arrangements have to be made before the date can be definitely fixed. Messrs. Robinson and Madden are the hon. secretaries to the event1
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1912
11 January 1912
Ulan.
(From Our Correspondent.)
The fifth annual bazaar in aid of the Church of England building fund was held on the 28th ultimo, and socially and financially was very successful. It was held in the recreation ground, the stalls being erected in a large brush shed. The bazaar was opened by the Venerable Archdeacon Geer, who complimented the organisers on the business-like way everything was arranged, and the district folk generally for having such a neat little church, in course of erection. He believed that in a very short period the small debt upon the church would be wiped out. Mr. J. Swords auctioned the stock and sundries, and obtained good prices for them. The stall-holders were:- Fancy stall, Mrs. W. R. James; produce, Mrs. J. W. Robinson; lolly, Miss Loughrey; cool drinks, Mrs. J. Harding and Miss Robinson; refreshments Mrs. W. Archer, and Misses Elsie and Hilda Robinson; toys, Miss Vera Robinson; shooting gallery, Mr. J. S. Harding.
A "poster ball" was held after the bazaar, and the attendance was so large that the hall proved far too small to accommodate all hands at the same time. Excellent music was supplied by Messrs. Allen and James and Mr. M. Nealey carried out the duties of M.C. in a very masterly manner. Prizes were given for fancy costumes which were awarded to Miss Loughrey, "States Stores," and Mr. J. W. Robinson, jun., "Royal Sheep Dip." The proceeds from both functions amounted to about £502
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18 April 1912
The new church is at last completed, and possesses a very taking appearance. Messrs. Knight and Day, the painters, put on the finishing touches last week. The church committee have received a grant of £25 towards the building fund. The Ven. Archdeacon Geer conducted Divine service in the new church on Sunday last. There was a large congregation as usual. It is a great pity that such services could not be held regularly instead of monthly3
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1918
18 March 1918
Ulan Market Day.
FOR CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
A Market Day, in aid of the funds of the local Church of England, will be held in the Ulan Park on Friday, May 3, when a varied programme of sports will be carried out. There will be fruit, produce, fancy, and sweet stalls, and tea rooms on the ground. There will be a dance at night. There will be two competitions in connection with the Market Day; one for most popular girl, and the other for the ugliest man. The following are the entrants for the popular girl competition:- Misses Ethel Haysen, Nellie Loughrey, Catherine McCabe. Eva Archer, Ethel Carr, Grace Carlisle, May Warner, May Roberts. A vote costs a penny. The nominations for the ugly man competition are Messrs. C Buchanan, J. Swords, W. James, J. Robinson, H. Hayden. R. Scott, W. Paine, Jamieson, C. Roberts, R. Loughrey, W. Horton. The voting tickets cost 3d. The results of the competition will be announced at the dance4
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1920
20 May 1920
A Church Difference.
(To the Editor).
Sir, - Would you kindly allow me space in your widespread paper to explain a few matters concerning our church at Ulan. I am a well-known resident of Ulan. I have been a worker and supporter of the Church of England for the past twenty years, and have helped to bring the church up to what it is at present. Unfortunately, when I was a boy and growing up some fifty years ago, schools and churches were not so plentiful as they are now. Therefore, I had no education, and wasn't confirmed. Twenty years ago three of my brothers built the old slab church here at Ulan. I drew the slabs myself, and also gave £25 towards the building. I also got the blocks which are under our church now, and helped pass the timber for same. Seven years ago, when I came to Ulan to live, there was a balance of £60 owing on the church. The people of Ulan held a meeting and formed a committee, and organised a bazaar as usual. My daughter was appointed secretary and myself treasurer. The good workers of Ulan church canvassed the district, held a days' sports, cleared the church of the debt, and placed £10 in the Bank of Commerce, Gulgong, to the credit of the church. We three church wardens. Mr. Hayden, Mr. Buchanan, and myself got the new seats or pews, organ, table, and other furnishings for the church. When the Rev. J. Allen came to Ulan he would not allow anyone but communicants to be church wardens. Therefore I was thrown out, which, I suppose, was quite right. But on May 9 a church service was held here, also the annual meeting, at which church wardens had to be elected again. The same three were re-elected, also three vestrymen were wanted. Two were elected and I was asked again to be the other vestry man, but I declined, as I am no better man now than I was twelve months back, and still don't take communion. Therefore, I thought I would not have anything to do with the church matters. Now, before the congregation of about fifty people, Mr. Allen politely tells me that he is quite astonished and surprised at me that I don't take more interest in my church. So then I said I would accept for twelve months only, and Mr. Allen said that is all you are wanted for. I was made a laughing stock of by the congregation. So at the first meeting held here, there will be a vacant seat as I don't intend to have anything to do with church, matters here from this out. I feel hurt about same. My reasons for writing this letter is to show the new residents of Ulan and my friends that I am really not in the wrong. It hurts one to think that when you have done your very best to help bring the church to what it is you should be cast out. I trust the church affairs will get along smoothily without my aid from this out. - I am, your respectfully HENRY ARCHER, Ulan Post Office5
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1977
7 March 1977