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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1900

103 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 6

Cardinal Moran at Bulli. £500 for a New Church

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 January 1900 · page 2

On Monday his Eminence, the Cardinal, accompanied by his private secretary, the Rev. Father O'Haran, visited Bulli for the purpose of laying the…

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New R.c. Church, Bulli. Blessing the Foundation Stone

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 January 1900 · page 6

On New Year's Day the little paddock adjoining the Roman Catholic presbytery in Park Road, which is to be the site of the new church, was the…

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Wesleyan Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 11

The official quarterly meeting, Wollongong Cirouit, was held a few evenings ago. There was a large attendance. Tea was kindly provided…

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St. Luke's Church, Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies of the congregation of St. Luke's was held in the Rectory on Monday, 15th instant for the purpose of winding up the accounts of the tea and…

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Cardinal Moran on the War. the Boers the Greatet Enemies the Catholic Church Ever Had

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 2

Interviewed by a Daily Telegraph reporter on Sunday last Cardinal Moran said: "I can only say that go far from rejoicing in the overthrow of the Empire…

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Cardinal Moran on the War the Boers the Greatest Enemies the Catholic Church Ever Had

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 3

INTERVIEWED by a 'Daily Telegraph " reporter on Sunday last Cardinal Moran said: "I can only say that so far from rejoining in the overthrow of the Empire at…

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Our Churches and Our Loyalty. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 18

SIR,—I would ask space to refer to Rome matters recently dealt with by "Truth"—that "scurrilous rag" as it is called by some who consider…

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A Roman Catholic Priest on the Boers

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 2

The Rev. Father P. Dunne, of Thurgoona, near Albury, published the following letter recently, in the Albury Banner:—…

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Church Tea Tents. Splendid Results

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 2

We learn that the Church of England tea tent at the Wollongong Show yielded a clear financial result of over £35. The Presbyterian tea tent on the same…

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Church Memoranda for Sunday. Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

Mr. Michael's Wollongong.—Sexagestma Sunday—Divine service, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Fairy Meadow, 3 p.m., Rev. G.D'Arch Irvine. Fig Tree, 7.30 p.m., Mr. C. W. Prott…

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Popularising the Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 3

An American paper sayS:— "Maiden ushers'of young ladieS to show visitors to their Beats in church, have proved a groat success in Atlanta, Georgia. The increased…

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Presbyterian

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 2

Divi[?] Service will be conducted in the Presbyterian Churches on Sunday next as follows— Jamberoo 11, Kiama 2.30 and 7.30.—Rev. J Burgoss, M.A…

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A Catholic Bishop on the Boers

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 3

The Right Rev. Dr. Gaughran, Roma" Catholic Bishop of Kimberley, m a letter to the press says:—"I can, with a safe conscience, say that I think that England very…

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Corrimal Church Bell

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1900 · page 2

A fine bell has been placed in position on the Church of England at Corrimal. The cost, which was £16, was raised by special effort of the congregation, to whom the…

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The Church Point Trust. a Rowdy Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

A MEETING of members of the Church Point Trust was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday morning last, to consider several matters connected with the ground. There…

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Church Point Trust. a 'Breezy' Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1900 · page 2

ON Saturday morning a meeting of the Church Point Trustees was held in the Council Chambers, there being present —Alderman T. Love (in tile chair),…

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R.c. Church at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1900 · page 2

A movement is now being made to have a Roman Catholic Church or school-church erected at Corrimal. A beautiful site has been secured for the purpose on the west…

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Albion Park R. C. Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1900 · page 3

THE Forty Hours' Adoration began at the Albien Park R. C,. Church on Sunday last with it o'clock Mass, which was sung by Rev. Father Buckley. M.S.T. The choir…

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Wesleyan Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The quarterly meeting held last Thursday night was the largest for years past. The meeting was marked by a spirit of harmony and hope. Tea was kindly provided for the…

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