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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1920

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England's Smallest Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 7

It is claimed in "Goodwill" for the [?]rent month that Lullington's "Little Chapel," in Easthourne, is the smallest church in England, its interior dimensions…

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Rev. Raymond Preston's Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 12

Rev. Raymond Preston, Methodist Conference Evangelist, concluded, on Monday evening, a ten days' mission at Corrimal His meetings, although…

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Jamberoo Church of England

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The Carol service arranged for Christmas evening and postponed on account of stormy weather, was held on Sunday evening, January 11th when…

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Rosemont Church Fete

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The animal fair and sale of work [?] connection with the Rosemont Church was held in Beatson Park on Saturday afternoon and evening last. The wea[?]…

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MISSION. St. Francis Xavier's Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The Very Rev. Father Gleeson and Rev. Father Collins, of the Redemptionist Order, have conducted a most successful mission for women at…

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The Mission at St. Francis Xavier's

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 18

The mission which has been conducted at St. Francis Xavier's. Wollongong de[?] the past fortnight by Fathers Gleeson and Collins of the Redemptorist…

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THIRROUL Church Bazaar

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 8

The Presbyterian Church bazaar last Thursday and Friday proved very successful. It was opened on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Crossle. The hall was…

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Church-goers and Rotters (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 15

Sir,—A preacher as reported in your last issue vigorously denounces persons who do not go to church as rotters. It is quite true that large numbers of…

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Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 2

A very successful mission was concluded at the R. C. Church on Sunday. The Rev. Father Gleeson, C. SS. R., conducted, the mission,…

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St. Michael's Church Annual Vestry Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The annual vestry meeting in connection with St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, was held on Wednesday night. The Rev. C…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 14

The Wollongong Methodist Church Anniversary is to be celebrated on Sunday, May 9th, by three services, which will be conducted by the Rev. R. J…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 8

The anniversary services of the Wollongong Methodist Church are to he celebrated on Sunday next, the Rev. R. J. Williams, of the Balmain Central…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the Shoalhaven Presbyterian Church, the congregation decided to give a call to the Rev. Chaplain J. H. G. Auld…

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Methodist Church Anniversary Services

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 5

The anniversary of the Wollongong Methodist Church, was celebrated on Sunday, when the Rev. R. J. Williams, of the Balmain Central…

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Wollongong Methodist Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 8

Wollongong Methodist congregation celebrated anniversary on Sunday, the services being conducted by the Rev. R. J. Williams, Superintendent of the…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 5

Rev. J. A. Walsh, of Corrimal ordered away by his d[?] left for the Richmond River on May 5th, and expect to return [?] the [?] of the…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 8

Rev. W. H. Jones, the Home Mission Secretary of the Methodist Church in New South Wales, is on a visit to the Wollongong Circuit, preaching and…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

The Sunday School anniversary in connection with the Congregational Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday. The Rev. W…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 15

In response to the appeal of the State Premier, a fortnight's daily intercession and prayer for rain was decided upon by the heads of the churches in N. S…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday last the Rev. C. A. Stubbin, Rural Dean of the South Coast, inducted the Rev. W. E. Coates in the charge of the Parish…

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