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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1916

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England's Smallest Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 4

It is claimed in "Goodwill" for the current month that Lullington's "Little Chapel," in Eastbourne, is the smallest church in England, its interior dimensions…

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Presbyterian Church. Anniversary Services

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2

The anniversary services in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Wollongong, were held on Sunday, when Dr. Burgess preached both…

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Catholic Missions in Great Peril

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 4

The war threatens at various points the very existence of Roman Catholic foreign missions. France has always been the chief recruiting ground…

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Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1916 · page 2

A mission was commenced at St. Michael's Church on Sunday, and will be continued during the week. The Rev. P. J. Bazeley, who officiates, is…

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A Mission of Repentance and Hope

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 21

In St. Michael's Church of England a mission was begun on Sunday by the Rev. P. J. Bazeley. On Sunday evening there was a large congregation…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 2

Rev. E W. Weymouth will be inducted into the charge of the Wollongong Congregational Church on Sunday morning next, 10th instant. Rev…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 2

On Sunday at the local Congregational Church the induction of the Rev. E. W. Weymouth to the pastorate of the Church took place. The…

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Disturbing a Church Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 6

Six young lads were charged with behaving in a riotous manner at Tarraiwanna on 31st August. Inspector Anderson stated that on…

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Congregational Church Induction and Welcome

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 7

In the Wollongong Congregations. Church on Sunday last the newly appointed minister, Rev. W. E. Weymouth, was handed over the charge of the…

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Congregational Church. Opening Og Kindergarten Room

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 7

It is now recognised by all authorities in connection with Sunday School work that to successfully train the younger children a Kindergarten Room…

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Church of England, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 3

The new roof of the picturesque Church of England at Jamberoo is just completed, at a cost of some £143, the money already in hand for the pay…

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Methodist Sunday School. 61St Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 2

On Sunday last the 61st Anniversary of the Methodist Sabboth School was celebrated, addresses suitable to the occasion given by the Rev…

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Methodist Synods

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 11

The Methodist synods throughout all Australia are held next week in preparation for the State Conferences in February. The Illawarra synod, under the…

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Methodist Synod

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

The Synod of the Illawarra Methodist District meets on Tuesday of next week at the Methodist Church and School Hall. Synods are being held…

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Methodist Synod

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

The Pastoral Session of the Illawarra Synod opened at 10 o'clock this morning, in the Wollongong Methodist School Hall. The Representative…

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Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

On Monday evening a well attended congregational meeting at which the Interim Moderate Rev. Jamieson-Williams presided, was held on the Presbyterian…

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Presbyterian [?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 10

On Wednesday aft[?] erian congregation [?] ceived their new min[?] Powell. The Rev. [?]…

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Methodist Synod

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 10
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The annual synod of the Methodist Church was opened on Tuesday morning in the Wollongong Methodist Church, under the guidance of Rev. F. Duesbury…

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Methodist Bazaar. Financial Return £35

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon a bazaar arranged by the Methodist Girls' Club was opened by Mrs. Kieran Ryan, President of the Red Cross Society. A…

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