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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1926

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 9

Captain Mathers, who has been in charge of the Salvation Army, Wollongong, for the past 2 years, and Lieut Triffoni, who has assisted her…

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Church of England

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

Last Thursday evening a very pleasant time was spent in the Kiama .C of E. Sunday school when a social was held under the auspices of . the…

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Bulli Catholic Parish

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 6

The Catholic district of Bulli has been raised to a Canonical parish, with the appointment of Rev. Father Power at first Canonical Parish Priest…

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To the Catholics of the Wollongong Parish and South Coast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 10

My Dear Friends,— We extend to you an invitation, for the ceremony, on Sunday next, 17th, of the colemn Blessing and…

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A Pastoral Letter. To the Catholics of the Wollongong Parish and South Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 11

The Rev. Father McDonnell, of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, has issued the following pastoral letter :—My Dear Friends.—We extend to…

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Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 7

Mr. A. R. Bevan has been appointed churchwarden at St. Michael's in place of the late Mr. Walter Scott. His Grace Archbishop Kelly, who…

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St. George's Church Picnic

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 3

The annual picnic in connection with St. George's Church. Gerringong, was held in the Gerringong Park on New Year's Day and was, as usual, a great success. There…

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St. George's Church

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

On the occasion of the Harvest Festival Services on Sunday last at Gerringong, the Church of England was very effectively decorated with crops…

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Blessing of Catholic School. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

The Catholics of Wollongong and the Illawarra district generally assembled in great numbers on Sunday afternoon at the new school building,…

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Killing a Church. Fourteen Ways of Doing It

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 9

At the Narrabri Methodist Church the Rev. Gordon Wood gave an address on "Is it worth while going to Church?" Prior to the address, Mr…

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Church Choirs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 17

The Catholic Church Choir, ill about four months ago, conducted by Mr. C. Harris, since by Mr. T. White (a Welshman) is reported having…

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Methodist Home Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

The Home Mission 'Anniversary is to be celebrated at Thirroul Church, on 8th February, Woonona the 9th and Austinmer 10th. At each Church a…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

In Balgiwnie Presbyterian Church on Monday evening, Miss Davies was made a presentation in recognition of her services as organist. Rev. H…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 12

Harvest Festival Services are to be held at the Balgownie Methodist Church on Sunday next with special music and addresses…

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Presbyterian Church Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 16

Albion Park 11 (Communion). Dapto 7.30. Mr. W. Turnbull's property, "Belwarra," Lake, is to be sold on the…

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New Buildings. Methodist Girls' College

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 13

The Methodist Girls' College, at Ballina a building costing about £7000, was officially opened on Wednesday of last week, and much interest was evinced…

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Visit to Church Grounds

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 11

The Rector of St. Augustine's Church of England. (Rev. W. J. Edwards) was among those introduced at the Council, and he then escorted the…

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The Governor's Visit to Bulli. Civic Reception by Council. Lady de Chair Opens Church Fete

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 11

Saturday last was a memorable day for the people of Bulli, when the town was visited by the Vice-regal party. Motoring from Sutton Forrest, Sir…

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The Churches. St. Michael's New Hall, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The spacious hall erected in connection with St. Michael's, Wollongong, will be opened on Sunday next at [?] p.m. by Professor Burkitt, and it is…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 6

The spacious hall which the Anglican congregation have just built will be ceremonially declared open on Sunday next at 3 p.m. Professor…

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