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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1906

46 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

Why Men Don't Go to Church. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 7

Sir.—I do not think such a letter as that of a Christian, in your paper of 30th December, brings us nearer a solution of this problem. Like a…

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Presbyterian Church. Induction of the Rev. Dr. Merrington, M.A.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 2

THE Presbytery of Illawarra met at Kiama on Thursday last for the induction of Rev. Dr. E. N. Merrington to the charge of Kiama, and also for ordinary business…

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Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Presbyterian Church congregation was held last Tuesday evening, and was of an interesting and social character. The yearly report was read and…

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Methodist Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 13

A sale of work, in connection with the Wollongong Methodist Church, claimed attention in the School Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. The…

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The Churches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 2

The annual meeting of the congregation of the Shellharbor Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening last, When representatives of the Kiama and Jamberoo…

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Shellharbor R. C. Church Ceremony of Blessing Additions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 5

The picturesque little seaside township of Shellharbor was On fete on Sunday last, when the ceremony of blessing the recently-erected additions to the…

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The Churches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 2

At the Church of England service on Sunday night the choir beautifully rendered the anthem "The Story of the Cross." the soloists being Miss E. Atkinson, Messrs…

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Presbyterian

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 2

Special Easter Services (15th), conducted by Res. Dr. Merrington.—Kiama 11—" The Light of the World (sermon on Holman Hunt's great picture); Kiama 7—"An Easter Idyll"; Jamberoo 3.30…

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The Churches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 2

The Gerringong Methodist Sunday School will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday next (Easter Sunday). The Rev. Chas. Stead is to preach in the morning at…

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Presbyterian

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 2

On Sunday morning, a crowded congregation listened with deepest interest and appreciation to Rev. Dr. Merrington, who preached on Holman Hunt's great picture,…

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Methodist

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 2

In the Methodist school on Thursday last a meeting was held of the congregation of a very pleasant social character, to welcome the Rev. Chas, and Mrs. Stead to the…

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The Churches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 2

The Church of England was well filled morning and evening on Easter Sunday, when Rev. T. Alkin was attentively listened to in the morning, and Rev. Mr. Tranmar…

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Temperance Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 2

THE people of Kiama and surrounding districts will shortly have an opportunity of hearing a great temperance worker in the person of Mrs. Harrison Loe, who is…

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St. Francis Xavier's Church. the Extensions. Blessed and Opened by Cardinal Moran

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1906 · page 2

His Eminence Cardinal Moran, accompanied by Monsignor O'Haran, arrived by the afternoon train on Saturday, and were met at the station by…

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Methodist Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1906 · page 2

On Wednesday night, the 24th anniversary of the Methodist Church was held in the School Hall, which was densely crowdedf After tea the Rev. T…

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Methodist Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 11

The Wollongong Methodist Church held its anniversary, beginning on Sunday, when the services were conducted by the Rev R. B. Reynolds…

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Presbyterian Celibacy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 2

At one of the evening meetings of the Presbyterian Assembly in Sydney last week., a long discussion occurred respecting the report of the Home Mission…

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Church Social

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 3

A very pleasant gathering took place in the Gerringong Congregational School hall on Monday night last, the choir having invited the Church members and adherents…

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A Bishop's Views on the Work of the Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 2

The Bishop of Birmingham, Dr. Gore, speaking at a chinch meeting in Hanley, near Birmingham, said it was fatal to them to get nice and…

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Church of England Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 2

A grand concert in aid of the funds of Christ Church, Kiama, was given by the members of the Church choir in I le Oddfellows' fellows Hall on Wednesday evening last;…

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