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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1926

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The Holy Week Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 13

At St. Michael's C. of E. on Palm Sunday, 28th, a memorable week commences for the Protestants of Wollongong. Arrangements have been made…

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The Churches. Congregational

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 2

On Thursday evening, March 4th, a kitchen tea was given by the members and friends of the Congregational Church, to Miss Rita Sloan, in the…

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Church of England. Prize Distribution

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

During this and last month the scholars in five of the Anglican Sunday Schools, within the Parish of Dapto and Albion Park, received their annual…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 5

During this and last month the scholars in five of the Anglican Sunday Schools within the parish ol Dapto and Albion Park, received…

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The Churches. Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 2

At Balgownie at 3 p.m. on Sunday next Mr. Robert Patton, who has been appointed a Home Missionary at Balgownie, will commence his ministry…

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Autumn Fair. Wollongong Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 11

The weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon were not favourable to a large attendance being present at the official opening of the Autumn Fair in…

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Presbyterian Church. Flower Show at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

The competition for the lady's, gold wristlet watch donated by Messrs. Tillock and Co., Ltd, of Sydney, for a pinto of scones made with Aunt Mary's…

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R.C. Mission at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 13

The Mission which commenced on Sunday at the Corrimal R.C. Church, has been well attended during the week. The eloquence of Father…

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Mission at St. Stephens Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

From Sunday, 14th March, till Sunday, 21st March, the Rev. H. S. Begbic, Hector of St. Stephens, Chatswood, Sydney, conducted a Mission in…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 19

St. Luke's branch of the Girls' Friendly Society, Dapto, has so large an enrolment of members that they recently deemed it necessary to hold…

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Presbyterian Fellowship Camp

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 2

From all parts of the State members will come this week to participate in the Camp on the Kiama Showground, which will be held from Thursday until…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 9

Rev. C. S. Olver, once Congregational Minister here, and now at Kogarah is to become on Monday, a Hospital patient. On Saturday, he…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 2

An important event to in connection with the Kembla Charge will take place at Unanderra on Saturday, April 10th, at 4 p.m., when the new Manse will…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 2

The Rev. R. J. Williams will preach his farewell sermon at Wollongong at 7.15 p.m. next Sunday, and the Rev. S. Wedge will preach farewell sermons at…

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The Churches. Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 2

The following is taken from the Austinmer Thirroul "Parish News":— You will be pleased to know that this Parish has secured the services of…

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Farewell at Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 13

On Wednesday night the Methodist congregation of Wollongong [?] farewell to Rev. R. J. Williams, [?] superintendent of the circuit…

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The Churches. Methodist, Rev. R. J. Williams' farewell Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 7

A congregation so largo that many were unable to gain admittance, attended at the Wollongong Methodist Church on Sunday evening last, for the…

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Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 7

Special Easter services were held at St. Augustine's, Bulli last week-end and were most inspiring and successful. The Communicants for the day…

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Church Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 7

A flower show is being organised in connection with St. David's C. of E., Thirroul, to be held in the School of Arts, Thirroul, on the 19th inst. The…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 16

Good Friday and Easter Services were particularly well attended in St. Luke's and All Saints' churches, within the parish of Dapto and…

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