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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1896

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Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 2

During the last few weeks the interior of the Kiama Presbyterian Church has been undergoing renovation, divine service being held each Sabbath in the Oddfellows' Hall…

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Methodist Union

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1896 · page 2

The formulating of a scheme for the union of the various branches of the Methodist Church in Australasia is a practical step towards the attainment of…

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Primitive Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 2

The anniversary services connected with the Primitive Methodist Church, WollonRong, have been held within last few days. On Sunday morning and evening the…

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Methodist Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 2

FROM the subjoined figures, Methodist Union has not been regarded as a burning question in the Kiama circuit. The local ministers have not agitated in the matter…

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Church Quarterly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1896 · page 3

THE Wesleyan Church held its quarterly meeting in Kiama on Tuesday last. The attendance was good, representatives from Kiama, Jamberoo, Gorringong, and…

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Church Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 2

Home mission services in the Primitive Methodist Churches to-morrow. Rev. W. Atkinson will conduct special services Certificates gained at the recent examination will he…

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Presbyterian Church, Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1896 · page 2

"YOUNG PEOPLE DAY" was observed on Sabbath last in the Presbyterian Churches throughout the colony. In the local Church a suitable sermon was preached to…

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Presbyterian Church Anniversary at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 2

The anniversary services in connection with the Dapto Presbyterian Church were conducted by the Rev. J. Burgess, M.A. (Kiama), on Saturday, 11th Oct. On…

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The Churches and Gambling

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1896 · page 2

A slight breeze is reported to have occurred in the Congregational Union meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Roseby presented a report from the…

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Re-opening of the Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1896 · page 2

ON Sunday last divine service was again conducted in the Kiama Presbyterian Church, As our readers are aware, the Church hue undergone renovations during…

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Christ Church Sabbath School Picnic

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 3

THE annual picnic in connection with the above Sabbath School eventuated at the old exhibition grounds yesterday, proving pleasant and successful in every Sense of…

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Church Point, Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1896 · page 2

SURVEYOR J. F. TRUSCOTT, to the Metropolitan District Surveyor, reporting upon the fencing of a recreation reserve at Church Point:—…

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Presbyterian Church, Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1896 · page 2

ON Tuesday morning last a meeting of he congregation of the above denomination was held in the Church, when there was a large attendance. The Rev. R. Miller, of…

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Correspondence. the Sports Ground, Church Point. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1896 · page 2

SIR,—Before the proposed fence is erected around the proposed oval on the Church Point, by the Agricultural Association, I must protest against the football field being…

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All Saint's' Church, Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1896 · page 2

The 21st anniversary of All Saints' Church of England, Albion Park, was celebrated by a tea-meeting at the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday…

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