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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1905

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 11

The quarterly meeting of the officials of the Circuit was held last Friday evening at Wollongong,. Previous to the meeting the members were regaled to a…

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Christ Church Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1905 · page 2

It is 46 years ago since Christ Church was consecrated in Kiama, and that event was celebrated in the church last Friday with special services, morning and evening…

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Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the officials of the circuit was held last Friday evening at Wollongong. Tea was provided by the ladies of the church. The Superintendent…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the above the report and balance-sheets were presented, both of which were most cheering and gratifying. The report stated the attendance…

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Church of England Concert at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 2

On Friday evening, 17th, inst., the splendid audience in the School of Arts, Jamberoo,—was an evidence of the confidence reposed in Mr. Hill as conductor…

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St, Francis Xavier's Church. Father Byrne's Successor

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 2

Rev. Father Walsh, of St. Francis Church, Haymarket, has been appointed to St. Francis Xavier's Church, parish of Wollongong. It is understood that Rev. J…

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Church Services

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 2

Rev Mr. Godson, of Dapto and Albion Park, preached in the Church of England at Jamberoo and Shellharbor on Sunday list, in lieu of Rev. R. S. Willis, who is…

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St. [?] Parish

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 10

Rev. J. J. [?] Wollongong a few days ago [?] charge of St. Francis' Church market, Sydney. His successor, [?] J. Walsh, has…

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Open Air Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 11

The Ministers will hold their 7th open-air service this (Saturday) evening, at 8 o'clock, at the corner of Crown and Church-streets. The prayer meeting…

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St, Francis Xavier's Church. Proposed Presentation to Father Walsh. the Matter Warmly Taken Up

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 2

A most enthusiastic meeting was held in the school-room of St. Mary's Convent on Sunday last, the object being to raise funds to buy a horse, buggy and harness for the…

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Congregational Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 7

The above Church was well filled last Sunday, when special services were held to celebrate the jubilee of the Sunday-School. The services were characterised…

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Rural Deanery of Wollongong. Meeting at the Rectory Yesterday. Lack of Interest in the Church Society. the Welsh Revivad. Its Good Effect

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 29 March 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the Chapter of the Rural Deanery of Wollong[?] was held at St. Michael's Church of England reco[?]ry yesterday. Rev. G. [?] Arcy Irvine (Rural…

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Balgownie. Work at the Mine. a Go-ahead Town. the Coming City of Churches. Post Office Grievance. Religious Revival. Free Gardeners' Handsome Donation

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 29 March 1905 · page 2

Work at the mine has been very bad for several pays back, averaging only about half time since the New Year, with no immediate prospect of improving…

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Methodist Church, Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 9

Last Monday night, in the School hall, a complimentary social was tendered to the Rev. R. J. Thomas, one of the Ministers of the Circuit, who is…

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Church of England

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 12

A meeting of the Chapter of the Rural Deanery of Wollongong was held at St. Michael's Church of England rectory on Tuesday. The Rev. G…

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Melanesian Mission. Interesting Lecture

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1905 · page 2

At St. Michael's Sunday School on Monday night there was a large attendants at the lecture given by Rev. R. M. Faithful Davies, B.A., organising secretary of the…

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St. Francis Xaviers' Church

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1905 · page 2

Rev. Father Walsh, P.P., presided over a large meeting of the parishioners of the above church, held on Sunday last at the High School room, St. Mary's Convent…

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Temperance Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1905 · page 2

Mr. Bruntnell, N.S.W. Altiance lecture, is at the present time conducting a four days temperance mission in this district. He delivered addresses at Jamberoo on…

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Temperance Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 2

The mission, under the auspices of the Cakleaf Lodge, which has been conducted by Mr. Albert Bruntnell; lecturer of the N.S.W. Alliance, came to a conclusion on…

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St. Francis Xavier's Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the above took place on Tuesay evening last at the presbytery. A great deal of routine business was…

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