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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1927

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Thirroul Presbyterian Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 13

The members of the Thirroul Presbyterian Young Men's League held their usual monthly meeting in the local Church on Sunday afternoon last…

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The Churches. Methodist. Visit of Rev. James. Green, C.M.G.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 3

Wollongong is to be favoured with a visit by the Rev. James Green, C.M.G., V.D., Commissioner of Leigh College, Sydney. Mr. Green was Senior…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball. a Brilliant Spectacle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 20

The Thirroul Palais presented an animated scene on Monday night, the occasion being the annual Catholic Ball. The function was a great…

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Wollongong and District Council of Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A meeting of the Clergy representing the Protestant denominations of Wollongong and district (Albion Park to Austinmer), was held in St. Michael's…

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Methodist Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 2

Despite other attractions in adjoining towns, the Jamberoo Methodist Church concert, returned a satisfactory financial result—between £35 and £40…

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BALGOWNIE Methodist Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 10

The Methodist church Fair, which is to be held next Friday (Sept. 23rd.) in the School of Arts, promises to be a great success. There will be seven…

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Back to Church Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

Special services will be held in the Congregational Church, Wollongong on Sunday in connection with the 70th Anniversary of the Church. It has…

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The Churches. Tea and Public Meeting. At Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 4

St. David's Church of England, at Thirroul was erected 18 years ago, and negotiations are now proceeding for a more modern building, the site for…

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Wollongong Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 4

The 70th Anniversary of the Wollongong Congregational Church was held on Sunday, September 18th, when the Rev. A. P. Doran…

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Congregational Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 12

The 70th anniversary of the Wollongong Congregational Church was held on Sunday, Sept. 18th, when the Rev. A. P. Doran, chairman-elect of the N…

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The Churches. Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 15

The 90th anniversary of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church will be celebrated on October 24th, by a tea and public meeting…

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Gerringong Catholic Sports. 61st Picnic and Sports

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 October 1927 · page 3

The annual picnic sports day which, for many years was held in Gerringong on August 12th by St. Mary's R.C. Church and put off until…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 13

At the forenoon service in the Presbyterian Church, Woonona, next Sunday (9th), a marble baptismal font,a Communion table and five chairs will…

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The Churches. Methodist Church. Kookaburra Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 13

The Young People's Club of the Wollongong Methodist Church has organised a Kookaburra Fair to be held in the School Hall on Tuesday next, 11th…

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A Concert at Woonona the Presbyterian Choir

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 14

An excellent musical programme was rendered in the Presbyterian Church at Woonona on Wednesday evening of last week, the items by the Choir under…

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Church of England. Grand Fair and Flower Show. Over £100 TAKEN

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 2

The School of Arts, Jamberoo, looked gay and festive indeed in the decorations so extensively carried out for the Fair held by the Church of England…

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Wollongong Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 10

The 90th Anniversary of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church will be celebrated on Sunday, October 23rd. Professor Anderson, M.A., D.D…

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A Concert at Bulli. Aid of Catholic Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 3

A large crowd attended the concert given by pupils of Miss Flo. Jenkins and many other artistis in the Friendly Societies' Hall, on Tuesday night…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 10

On Sunday next the 81st Anniversary Festival Services in connection with St. Luke's, Brownsville, will be held. The Rev. E. Walker, R.D.. will preach in…

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