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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1902

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The United Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

We are asked to state that Mr. Gilbert, who accompanies the mission, will take charge of the choir when the mission starts in Wollongong. In the meantime no local…

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Methodist Church of Australasia. Wollongong (Late Wesleyan) Circuit

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the above circuit just held dealt with much important business. The Rev John Gardiner presided. Rev. W. G. Willard, the stewards…

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Laying Foundation Stone of R. C. Church, Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 16

Last Sunday afternoon, the foundation stone of the new R.C. Church, at Corrimal, was laid by his Grace Archbishop Kelly. There was a large…

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The United Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 10

The United Mission will begin in Wollongong to-morrow, with a mission service at 3 p.m. It is anticipated that the large tent—seated for 600—will…

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The United Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 4
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We are asked to state that Mr. Gilbert, who accompanies the Mission, will take charge of the choir when the Mission starts in Wollongong. In the…

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The Simultaneous Mission. Largely Attended

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

The simultaneous mission was commenced on Sunday afternoon last at Wollongong and Bulli. There was a large attendance in each instance, the…

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United Tent Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 11

The united mission of the Protestant churches in Wollongong was begun last Sunday afternoon, Mr. Robert Robertson, of Victoria, being the missioner…

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Simultaneous Mission. Crowded Gatherings. Tent Damaged

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

The Simultaneous Mission Meetings commenced on Sunday at Wollongong and Bulli have been largely attended all the week. And, judging by the interest…

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Simultaneous Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 2

The attendance at the Simultaneous Mission meetings at Wollongong and Bulli have increased almost daily from the commencement last week, and appear likely to…

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United Tent Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 13

The mission in Wollongong entered on its second week on Sunday. At the afternoon service, to men only, the audience nearly filled the tent. In the…

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Simultaneous Mission. Increasing Attendance and Impressive Discourses

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

The mission tent in Wollongong that was blown down by the strong southerly wind last week, as mentioned in Saturday's "Mercury," was soon re-erected and…

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The Simultaneous Mission Proceeding at Mt. Kembla and Mt. Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

The simultaneous mission closed at Bulli and Wollongong on Sunday evening, and the meetings were resumed yesterday evening at Mr. Keira and Mt…

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The Mission Services

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

The Simultaneous Mission services were continued over Sunday at Mount Keira and Kembla Heights. Rev. D, O'Donnell was the Missioner at the…

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Church Organ Movement

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. Jackson, the well-known Sydney organ builder, being now on a visit to Wollongong, appears to be leading in the direction of a movement for the placing of…

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The Methodist Church of Australasia

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 2

THE first Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia met for its opening Session in the great Town Hall of our Metropolis on Tuesday…

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United Tent Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 14

At Keira there have, during the past week, been large congregations, and a great effect, there being over 100 anxious inquiries. The Rev. D. O'Donnell…

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Catholic Benefit Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 2

THE 22nd annual conference of the Hiberman Australian Catholic Benefit Society was opened by Cardinal Moran at the Town Hall on Tuesday last. Speaking…

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The Tent Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

The United Tent Mission closed at Mount Kembla last week, and was opened at Dapto. Mr. Gilbert started the services at the latter place on…

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Mission Effects

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 11

Congregations in the Wollongong churches since the mission continue larger than previously. That in the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday…

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