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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1918

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England's Smallest Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 January 1918 · 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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Thirroul. Methodist Church Fete

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 2

The Fete, which was to have been held on the 11th and 12th instant, but was postponed on account of the heavy rain, eventuated in the…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 5

Wollongong, "The Trees of the Garden" 11 a.m.; "The Fullness of the Time," 7.15 p.m., Rev. D. McKay; Barnet, B.A. Balgownie, 3…

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Catholic Federation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Mr. Charles Lawlor, General Secretary of the Catholic Federation of New South Wales, visited Wollongong district on Sunday, the 20th…

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Presbyterian Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Kiama Presbyterian Charge was held on Monday evening in the church and well attended. The Rev. G. M. Torbett…

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Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

The annual congregational meeting was held in the, hall on February 19th. The Rev. D. McKay Barnet presided. The report of…

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Wollongong Presbyterian Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 20

The annual congregational meeting was held in the hall on February 19th. The Rev. D. McKay Unmet presided. The report of session showed the…

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THIRROUL Presbyterian Church Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 13

A very successful church bazaar was conducted by the members of the local Presbyterian Church, last Thursday and Friday in the School of Arts Hall. The…

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Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 7

The mission at St. Francis Xavier Church has been attracting large audiences during the week, the women attending in large…

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St. Francis Xavier's Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 14

During the week the mission conducted by the Vincintian Fathers was attended by about 500 women. The mission for women closes at 3 o'c. on Sunday…

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The Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 9

The mens mission held in St. Francis Xaviers' Church, like the women's mission, has been very successful. Over 400 men have…

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Mission at St. Francis Xaviers'

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 10

The Men's Mission held during the week in St. Francis Xavier's Church has been a great success, over 400 men have attended the mission. The Men's…

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Church of England

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

On Sunday last very Successful Harvest Festival Services were held in the Gerringong Church; which was beautifully decorated with fruits and…

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Presbyterian Social

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

A social evening in connection with the Presbyterian Church was held in the Technical Hall on Monday, night, the occasion being the…

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St. Francis Xaviers' Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 18

The mission which has been proceeding at St. Francis Xavier's Church, conducted by Revs. J. and R. Ryan, of the Vincintian Order, was concluded on…

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Congregational Church Harvest Festival Services

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 6

Harvest Festival services wire held in connection with the Congregational Church last Sunday. On the Saturday afternoon an…

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Methodist Church. Farewell to Rev. F. Duesbury

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

If evidence was required of the popularity of the Rev. F. Duesbury, Mrs. Duesbury, and Miss Duesbury amongst the members of their Church,…

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Church of England Social Social—jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 2

Last Friday evening April 12th a very happy gathering was spent at the school hall by the chair and their friends, numbering over 40 in all, The…

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Church of England. Annual Vestry Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 2

The annual vestry mooting an connection with St. Michael Church, Wollongong, was held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday night, the Rev. C…

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