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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1912

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Congregational Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 July 1912 · page 2

THE soiree in connection with the Congregational Church, Gerringong, on Wednesday last week, was an undoubted success, a mild, beautifully moonlight night, record…

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Opening of a New Church of England at Waterfall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon last, His Grace Archbishop Wright, performed the ceremony of opening St. Paul's new school Church of England,…

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Publications Received. Chapman-alexander Mission Souvenir

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

The official souvenir of the visit of the Chapman-Alexander mission party published by Dr. Shau Fitchett, claims to be the most…

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Congregational Church. New Minister Selected

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Wollongong Congregational Church was held last night for tho purpose of selecting a minister to fill the vacancy…

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Rev. A. J. A. Fraser. to Leave Jamberoo for Auburn Parish

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 2

THE Rev. Arthur J. A. Fraser, Rector of Jamberoo-Shellharbor parish, has been offered and his accepted the Rectorship of St. Phillips, Auburn, on its becoming…

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Church of England All Nations' Pair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 13

The Women's Guild of the Church have prepared a function of the above kind which will occupy the Wollongong Town Hall on…

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Church of England All-Nations' Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 2

The All Nations' Fair will be opened to-morrow afternoon in the Wollongong Town Hall at 3 p.m., and it promises to be a great success. No…

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Church of England All-Nations Fair an Attractive Scene

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 2

The various costumes worn by different nationalities are an attrestive study, and when they are [?] in one buliding a pretty picture is…

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Albion Park Budget. Church of England Concent

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 September 1912 · page 7

The concert held on Friday night last in aid of the funds of All Saints' Church of England was a huge success, it being impossible to find…

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Osborne Memorial Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 2

At, St. Luke's Church, Brownsville, on Friday the 13th inst, the new pulpit and, lecturn in memory of Miss Osborne were dedicated. The ordinary…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 2

The Anniversary Services in con motion with the local Congregational Church were conducted on Sunday, the Rev. C. S. Olver officiating. The…

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Catholic Church. Visit of Archbishop Kelly

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 2

His Grace Archbishop Kelly administered the sacrament of Confirmation to about 160 at St. Francis Xavier's Church on Wednesday last…

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Presbyterian Mutual Improvement Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 2

On Thursday night last a very pleasant social evening was held under the auspices of the Presbyterian Mutual Improvement Society. The feature of the evening was…

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Presbyterian Church. 75th Anniversary Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

A unique celebration will commence on Sunday next at the local Presbyterian Church. The congregation will bo celebrating the 75th anniversary of…

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Methodist Synod

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

The annual Synod in connection with the South Coast Methodist Churches opens at Wollongong on Tuesday next. A reception to…

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Presbyterian Church. Visit of State Moderator to Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

On Sunday last, the Right Rev. T. Morgan, of McNeil Memorial Church Waverley, and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales,…

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Presbyterian Church. "Looking Backward."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 9

The rejoicing services in connection with the 75th anniversary of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church were continued at the Town Hall on…

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Methodist Synod

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 13

The annual meeting of the South Coast District Synod is being held in Wollongong this week. The representatives were given a reception in…

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Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1912 · page 2

The 75th anniversary celebrations were continued at the church on Friday night, when a preparatory service was conducted by the Rev, J. Kemp Bruce…

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Church of England Sunday School Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 2

On Monday evening last a most enjoyable Time was spent in the local Church of England School-room, the occasion being the annual school concert. The seating accommodation…

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