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Churches, 1928

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

The Thirroul Methodist Choir gave a very pleasing rendition of the cantata, "Under the Palms," at Bulli Methodists Church, on Christmas Sunday afternoon…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

Rev. H. N. Whiteman and family, of Port Kembla, are away on annual holidays. Rev. R. H. Doust being in charge, during Rev. Whiteman's absence…

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Presbyterian Church, Port Kembla. Xmas Tree

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

In connection with the Presbyterian Church, a very successful Xmas Tree was held in the Church grounds, on Thursday, December 22nd. There was…

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Thirroul Presbyterian Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

The next meeting of the Thirroul Presbyterian Men's League will be held in Thirroul Presbyterian Church on Sunday next at 4.30 p.m. The speaker,…

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The Churches. Impressive Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

Midnight Mass at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, was an impressive service and a wonderful manifestation of devotion on the part of…

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Church of England Annual Picnic. One of the Best Yet Held

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 2

St. George's annual picnic sports day is looked upon in the Gerringong district was one of the holiday features of the year, as it is held on New Year's…

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Church Mission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 19

A very successful mission in connection with the Methodist Church at Car[?]no was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday evening. The…

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Austinmer Methodist Entertainment. a Nice Entertainment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

A highly interesting programme of music and song was presented to an interested audience which assembled in the Church of England Hall,…

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Methodist Quarterly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 3

The Methodist quarterly meeting was held on Friday evening. The attendance was not quite up to the usual standard…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

On January 22nd services will be held at the Wollongong Presbyterian Church to mark the commencement of Rev. William Duffy's second year of…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

The service of the Wollongong Methodist Church on Sunday evening next will be conducted by the Rev. R. J. Williams, of Armidale. Mr. Williams…

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The Churches. Bulli Methodist Church. Tea Meeting and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

In the School Hall and Church respectively, a tea meeting and concert under the auspices of Bulli Methodist Church was held on Saturday last, and…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Special anniversary services were conducted at the Wollongong Presbyterian Church on Sunday, when the State Moderator officiated…

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The Churches. Berkeley Road Kindergarten

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

The second Anniversary of the Berkeley Road Kindergarten was held on Sunday last at the residence of Mrs. A. H. Jordan. Despite the rather…

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Methodist Harvest Festivals

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 2

Harvest Festival in the Methodist Church on Sunday was a success with a fine display of seasonable products, many prize exhibits from the Show…

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Harvest Festival. Wollongong Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

The annual harvest festival services will be held at the Wollongong Methodist Church on Sunday next, when the preachers for the day will be the Revs…

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CORRIMAL Methodist Picnic

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 8

The Methodist Sunday School held its annual picnic on Anniversary Day. The weather, though warm, left nothing to be desired…

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Religion by Radio. Catholic Broadcaster

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 22

Something new in broadcasting has both started by the Catholic Church in Sydney, the Church having leased sta[?] for the purpose of enabling…

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The Churches. Tongan Choir

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

Reference was made in our last issue to the visit of the Tongan Choir. Arrangements have been made for the Choir to visit Albion Park,…

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Lake Illawarra Church. Presentation to Mr. & MRS. A. BYRNES

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

A service was held in the Lake Illawarra Methodist Church on Thursday night of last week, which was conducted by the Rev. H. N. Whiteman…

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