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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1917

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Congregational Church Diamond Jubilee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The meeting in connection with the above were commenced last Tuesday evening when an inspiring address was delivered by the Rev…

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Church of England Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Sunday 23 September 1917 · page 3

An evidence of the interest taken in the concert given by the Sunday School children of Christ Church, was the large audience on Tuesday evening…

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Church of England Australian Fund for Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 7

A meeting to inaugurate the Church of England Australian Fund for soldiers was held in St. James' Hall, Sydney, on the 17th…

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Congregational Church. Diamond Jubilee Celebration. (Continued from Another Page). the Evening Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 3

A very large congregation was present at the opening service, when the Rev. Reynolds again officiated. The Choir rendered the Anthem,…

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Congregational Church. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. the Morning Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 8

On Sunday the Diamond Jubilee of the Wollongong Congregational Church was celebrated thus marking another epoch in Connection…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

The Diamond Jubilee Services in connection with the Congregational Church were continues during the last week end. The occasion was…

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Opening of the Mount Drummond Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 5

The much looked forward to event, the opening of the Mount Drummond Church, was performed last Sunday afternoon. Mount…

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Mount Drummond Church Opening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 18

On Sunday afternoon there was held the opening service in the church at Mt. Drummond, built by Congregational effort. There was a gathering which quite…

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62nd Methodist Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 2

On Sunday the Methodist Anniversary service were held, with large attendances, morning, afternoon and evening, and the choice of the…

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Balgownie Presbyterian Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 8

The Balgownie Church was well filled on the evening of October 19th, the occasion being the anniversary social. The Rev. D. McKay Barnet presided, and…

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Church of England Australian Fund for Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 4

There is every sign that the Church of England is receiving much encouragement in the establishment of its Australian Fund for social work among…

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Methodist Synod

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 2

The representative session of the [?]lawarra Synod of the Methodist Church was commenced in the Kiama Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon, at 2…

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Current Comment. Methodist Synod

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 8

AL the Methodist Synod at Kiama last week appreciation was expressed of the way Rev. F. Duesbury had presided over the…

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Presbyterian Flower Fete & Floral Show. Takings £73/15/11

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 2

The above opened most auspiciously in the Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday afternoon, with a phenomenal attendance, for the hall was crowded…

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Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 19

Wollongong School's anniversary was celebrated on Sunday and Monday last, the services being held as usual in the Town Hall. The Rev. Harold Wheen,…

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Methodist Sunday School. Anniversary Services

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 7

The Anniversary Services in connection with the Methodist Sunday School were held in tie Town Hall on Sunday, November 11th, 1917, at…

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Methodist Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 December 1917 · page 2

Last week the 46th anniversary of the Methodist Church was celebrated in Gerringong with special services on the Sunday which were conducted…

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Kelraville. METHODIST S.S. ANNIVERS

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 6

ARY.—The Anniversary Services in connection with the above school was held in the Church on Sunday, 3rd inst. The morning service was…

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