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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1898

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Shoalhaven Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the congregation was held in the Church in Nowra on Tuesday Nearly every part of the district was represented. The meeting was cordial throughout and…

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District Land Court. the Church Point Reserve

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the local Land Board was, held at the Court House yesterday, the chairman of the Board, Mr. F. B. Wilson, presiding, Other members present were…

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The Presbyterian Church. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a social was held in the Church-street Hall in connection with the diamond jubilee celebrations of the local Presbyterian Church. There was a…

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Consolidation of Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1898 · page 2

The Rev. T. E. Clouston, B.A., made some important and significant remarks on the desirability of a consolidation of churches during the course of an address at…

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Steeple for the Kiama Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1898 · page 2

THE Kiama Presbyterian Church, which is generally considered to be the most picturesque structure of its kind in the town, is to be further enhanced by the…

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Church Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 2

A week or two ago a diamond jubilee celebration took place in connection with the Wollongong Presbyterian Church. On 19th December last was celebrated…

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Bulli and Woonona News Church News

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 2

A meeting of parishioners of St. Augustine's Church is called for Monday night next. The business of the evening will be the election of two lay representatives to…

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Church Point Recreation Ground

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 2

MR. ALEX CHAMPBELL. M.P., has received a communication from the Lands Department informing him that the sum of £15 has been allotted from the funds for the…

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A Victory for Methodist Union

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1898 · page 3

The New South Wales Wesleyan Conference on Tuesday night placed itself in line with the other Australian conferences by adopting a resolution…

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Church Memoranda for Sunday. Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

Wollongong 11 a.m. "The last Passover". At the conclusion of this service the communion of the Lord's Supper will be observed., 7.30 P.m., "What to expect from the world.—Pilgrim's…

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Presbyterian

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 2

Divine Service will be conducted in the Presbyterian Churches on Sunday next by Rev. J. Burgess, M.A., as follows:— Kiama, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m…

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Bulli and W0onona News. Church Items

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1898 · page 2

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with St. Augustine's Sunday school, took place on Wednesday night. The Rev. H. Tate briefly addressed those present…

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Church Point Recreation Ground. Protesting Against the Lease. Warm Debate in the Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

AT the Kiama Council meeting on Thursday last a letter was received from Mr. A. E. Wood. Hon Secretary of the, Kiama Football Club, as…

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Correspondence. Church Point Trust. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1898 · page 2

SIR,—In Saturday's issue of your paper appeared a letter signed John M'Caffrey, on the above, very much tinged with personality and abuse. It is generally…

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The Church Point Trust

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 3

The Minister for Lands was taken to the Church Point by the members of the newly appointed trust, accompanied by several other gentlemen. He expressed…

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Jamberoo Wesleyan Church. Farewell to Rev. W. F. OAKES

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening last, the occasion of the Anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with the above Church there was a very large assembly at the pretty…

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St. Michael's Church of England. Easter Vestry Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 3

The annual Easter meeting in connection with St. Michael's Church of England was held at the school-room on Tuesday evening…

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Presbyterian Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1898 · page 2

A VERY interesting gathering of ladies connected with the Presbyterian Missionary Association took place on the 13th Inst. an "Parkmount," the residence of Mr. W…

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Church Memoranda for Sunday. Congregational

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

Wollongong 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., A supply from Sydney. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Wollongong 8 (H.C). 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. G…

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Church of England, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1898 · page 2

THE annual Easter ve[?]try meeting in connection with the above church was held in the schoolroom on Monday night last. The congregation was fairly represented…

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