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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1905

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Methodist Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1905 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Wollongong Methodist Church was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when there was a very good at…

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Church of England Village Tree

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1905 · page 2

This annual event, which was held in the School of Arts, was a huge success, the gross takings amounting to about £40. This was considered, highly satisfactory…

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New Methodist Church for Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 2

The Methodist folk of this rapidly rising centre are determined not to be behind the times. A site has been secured on the Osborne, Estate, upon which it is proposed to erect a…

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Church Alterations

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 7

At a meeting of the parishioners of St. Francis Xavier'a Church, Wollongong, on Sunday last, Rev. Father Walsh presiding, the advisability or otherwise of…

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St. Francis Xavier's Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 12

At a well-attended meeting of the parishioners of St. Frauds Xavier's Church, held during the week, Mr. Nangle, architect of Sydney, explained…

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Temperance Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 2

AS previously stated, Mr. A. Bruntnell (lecturer New South Wales Alliance) is to re-visit the South Coast next month, and conduct temperance missions in the…

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Balgownie. New Presbyterian Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 15

On Saturday afternoon the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Presbyterian Church building at Balgownie was performed. The Rev. D…

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Temperance Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1905 · page 2

Mr. Albert Bruntnell, Lecturer for the New South Wales Alliance, is due to arrive in Kiama next Tuesday, and will during the next fortnight speak in several parts of…

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Kiama Methodist Christian Endeavor Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1905 · page 2

At last Week's meeting of the above the officers and the committees for ensuing half year were elected Monthly reports from convener of committee were read…

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Temperance Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1905 · page 2

Mr. A. Bruntnell addressed a good audience at Bombo Club-room last Tuesday evening. Mr. G. A. Somerville presiding. A large number of young people were present,…

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R. C. Church and Socialism

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 2

Speaking at Ashfield on Monday afternoon last Cardinal Moran defined the attitude of the Roman Catholic Church in Australia towards the socialism of the Labor Party, in…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 10

The members of the Christian Endeavor Society gave an entertainment in the School Hall, on Wednesday night, The Rev. T. B. Holmes presided. The…

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Church of England Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 2

An evening's entertainment in connection with the Church of England, and in aid of the piano fund, was held in the School-room on Friday night last, when a large…

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Presbyterian Church Tea Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 4

On Wednesday evening the annual tea meeting and concert of the Presbyterian Church was held in the Town Hall, and was very successful. The…

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Presbyterian Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 12

The annual tea-[?] with the Wollo[?] Church, took place on Wednesday [?]…

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Correspondence. St. George's Church of England Gerringong. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 2

SIR,—It is some time since I visited Gerringong. Being there on Wednesday last, I was agreeably surprised to find that service was being held in St. George's Church…

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Corrimal Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1905 · page 3

The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the Methodist Church at Corrimal took place on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large…

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St. Francis Xavier's Church. Arrival of Archbishop Kelly. Tender Accepted for Additions to the Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1905 · page 4

The Coadjutor Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Kelly) arrived in Wollongong this afternoon, being met by Rev. Father Walsh and the church committee. On…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1905 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon a service, was held in celebration of the opening of the new Sunday School, which has been erected at the rear of the church. The…

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