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Churches, 1923

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Churchmen on Prohibition. "Forces of Fanaticism."

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 June 1923 · page 3

"Prohibition means one law [?] the rich and another for the poor" said the Rev. Basil S. Bourchier, the V[?]car in a sermon. He added says the…

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Methodist Church Social

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the social evening and "hot pie" supper in the Port Kembla Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, at which the Rev…

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Bulli Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 9

Next Monday and Tuesday will witness brilliant functions at the Princess Theatre, the occasion being the grand adult and juvenile ball in aid of the…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 9

Miss Thompson, an Indian Missionary, gave an address on Indian Missions in the Wollongong Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and…

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Bulli Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 4

The need for new Convent School buildings has resulted in the re-introduction of the annual Catholic Ball at Bulli, after a lapse of many years. On…

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The Church and the Man in the Street

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1923 · page 20

This was the title of an address by the Rev. H. G Wilson, to the Presbyterian. Men's League, Wollongong, on Monday evening. To reach the…

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Unique Church Service. Woonona to Have a Feast of Oratory

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 9

On Sunday, July 8th, Woonona is to have a visit from two well known prohibition campaigners, ex-Senator David Watson and Mr. C. W. Chandler. All…

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Gerringong. Methodist Church Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 July 1923 · page 2

The 53rd, Anniversary of the Geringgong Methodist Church was celebrated on Sunday, 24th June. How quickly these anniversariees come…

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Congregational Church Institute

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 4

The above institute met in the Church Hall on Tuesday, 24th. An interesting hour was spent in the discussion of Hutchinson's book, 'If Winter Comes…

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Requiem Mass. at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 2

A soleman Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Francis Xavior's Church, Wollongong, at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning, July 31st, for the repose of…

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Congregational Church Institute

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 6

The above institute met at the Church Hall on Tuesday night last, 7th inst. The third issue of the institute's magazine was read, and it proved both…

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Methodist Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 9

Keiraville Methodist Church Anniversary was held on Sunday last. Rev. P. [?] Stephen (Sydney) preached at the morning service and gave a stirring…

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Closing of Cemeteries St. Augustine's and Presbyterian Cemeteries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 7

At a meeting of the Bulli Shire Council on Monday the clerk reported that the question of prohibiting burials in the Presbyterian ground in Gray Street,…

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Gerringong. Catholic Picnic Sports Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 2

As briefly mentioned the annual sports day and ball, 15th August, under the auspices of St. Mary's Church, Gerringong, was one of the most…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 9

At the Anniversary Service of the Woonona Methodist Church, to be held next Sunday, the services in the morning and evening will be conducted by…

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Woonona Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 9

Successful Anniversary Services were conducted in Woonona Methodist Church on Sunday, the Rev. A. Holiday, B.A., officiating. At the afternoon…

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Spiritual Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 9

The local Congregational Church is at present holding a spiritual mission. The mission aims at deepening the spiritual life of the people, and at the same time…

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THIRROUL. Catholic Euchre Party

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 14

A euchre party and dance in aid of the church funds will be held at the School foArts. Thirroul, on Friday. Presbyterian Church…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 5

The Archbishop of Sydney will visit the South Coast towns towards the end of the month for Confirmation Services. He will be at the following places:—…

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