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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1903

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Church of England Bazaar

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 3

FOR some time past the members of the Church of England at Gerringong have had in their mind's eye a plan for the improvement of the beautifully-situated…

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Amusing Scene in a Church

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 5

The congregation at a place of worship at Sparkhill recently experienced (says the "Birmingham Despatch") a sensation that few…

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Tent Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

For the past fortnight a tent mission has been conducted by Missioners F. W. Paap and G. W. M'Gowan, on the vacant piece of land in Keira-street, opposite Mrs. Miles'…

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New Roman Catholic Cathedral

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 6

The building of this vast and stately cathedral, undoubtedly the largest built in great Britain since the Reformation, originated with Cardinal Manning. After…

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Methodist Stations

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 2

The Methodist clergymen throughout the Illawarra district remain for this year as at its commencement, loss the changing of the Rev. J. A. Waddell from Kiama to…

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Church Concert and Social

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

A highly successful concert and social in aid of the choir of the Mount Kembla Church of England took place on Friday evening in the church building. There was…

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Wollongong Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 2

The Rev. Mr. White having departed for his new sphere of labor at Stanmore, the Wollongong Presbyterian Church will be declred vacant in accordance…

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Wollongong Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1903 · page 2

The Rev. Richard Miller, of Albion Park, preached twice at the Wollongong Presbyterian Church last Sunday, declaring the charge vacant, in accordance with the…

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The Presbyterian Vacancy

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church, presided over by the interim[?], Rev. R. Miller, was held on Monday evening last,…

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"Presbygational" Church for Wollongong. to All Whom It May Concern

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1903 · page 2

The above name has been casually suggested for te church into which the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches are proposed to bemergedasone. And new would…

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Dapto Church Organ

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 2

The pipe organ imported for the Osborne Memorial Church at Brownsville was formally used for the first time on Thursday evening. There was a large…

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Mission Services

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

Mr. Robert Robertson will conduct a Mission Service in the Town Hall this evening, commencing at half-past 7 o'clock. It is expected that a united choir will…

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Church Services

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

The Easter festival was marked by special services at the Methodist Church. The pulpit was occupied morning and evening by Rev. T. B. Holmes, who preached…

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Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Illawarra Methodist Circuit official was held in Wollongong on Wednesday evening last, about 30 officials being present. Holensburgh…

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Mission Meetings

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 2

The Town Hall was well filled on Wednesday evening last on the occasion of the return visit of Mr. R. Robertson, the well-known evangelist. It will be…

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Mission Tent Blown Down

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 2

The huge marquee of the United Tent Mission, which is being conducted by the Revs. David O'Donnell (who conducted a mission at Wollongong with Mr. Robert…

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The Methodist Church. Anniversary Services. Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

The anniversary services in connection with the Wollongong Methodist Church were held on Sunday last. The morning service was concluded by Rev. W. G…

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Methodist Annual Services

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

The Methodist annual ten-meeting and concert on Wednesday night was a most encouraging success. The tea of course, were all that could be desired, and…

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Methodist Annual Tea

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 7

The annual social of the Methodist congregation, Wollongong, was held in the hall and church, Wollongong, on Wednesday night. There was a very…

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The Church Society. Diocese of Sydney

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

THE Rev Luke Parr, Organising Secretary of the Anglican Church Society preached at the Chured of England on Sunday last in advocacy of the Church Society, which…

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