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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1928

206 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 11

Berry Presbyterian Church. JUBILEE

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 2

These in charge of the arrangements on Sunday last for celebrating the jubilee of the Berry Presbyterian Church are to be heartily…

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Methodist Home Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 17

In connection with the above the Home Mission Anniversary Services were held last Sunday, at Port Kembla. On Wednesday night the annual…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 14

A special meeting of the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid Society was held at Mrs. Bennett's residence last Thursday, when a presentation of an electri[?]…

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Catholic Ball a Big Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 18

The annual Catholic Ball, which eventuated in the Wollongong Town Hall on Wednesday night, was an unqualified success while the attendance…

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Annual Catholic Ball. Brilliant Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 4

The Annual Catholic Ball in the new Wollongong Town Hall on Wednesday night was a brilliant function that will be treasured in…

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The Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 18

The service at the Wollongong Methodist Church on Sunday evening next will be taken by Mr. Reg. Stephens, ex-Chief Stoker of H.M.A.S. "Australia."…

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Fairy Meadow Church of England

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 14

The Fairy Meadow Church of England folk have made rapid progress since the new church building has been erected. This week a piano…

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The Churches. C.E. Anniversary At Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 14

Anniversary celebrations in connection with the Port Kembla Church eventuated in the Memorial Institute on Saturday night…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 11

Last Sunday morning the "Rays" held a special service. The Rev. Pearson gave an interesting address entitled "At the Turning of the…

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The Churches. Baptist Church, Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 3

A very pleasant social evening was spent by a goodly number of parishioners, at the Baptist Church, Woonona, on Thursday, June 28th, on the…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 15

In connection with the fourth anniversary of the Rev. H. M. Riley's ministry in Wollongong, the Rev. R. B. Reynolds, M.A., B.D., will be occupying the…

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Concert at Bulli. Under Auspices St. Augustine's Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 7

A concert arranged by the ladies of the Fancy Stall (in connection with the forthcoming Sale of Work) was given on Monday evening in the Parish Hall,…

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Presbyterian Young Peoples Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

A meeting was held in the vestry of the Presbyterian Church on Monday evening to consider the formation of a Young People's Club. The Rev. G. M…

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Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 27

A Mission is to be held in each [?] the churches in the circuit, during the ensuing three months. Rev. G. I. Pearson will be the missioner…

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Methodist Social. at Post Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 17

There was a record attendance at the Memorial Hall, Port Kembla, last Monday when the Methodist Social to provide funds for the refreshment stall…

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The Churches. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. W. B. Geddes, S.M.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 14

James David Wall, and Henry McCormick did not appear to answer charges of being found drunk, and the recognisance was estreated in each ease…

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Thirroul Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 14

In former years the "tea meeting" was a popular event. Evidence that such popularity is maintained in Thirroul was demonstrated on Tuesday…

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Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

Corrimal 10.30, Rector; 7 p.m.m Rector and Mr. H. Stanley. Fairy Meadow 3 p.m., Rector. Balgownie 6.30, Rector and Mr. D. R. Masters…

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The Churches. Woonona Baptist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

The first anniversary celebration in connection with the Woonona Baptist Church was celebrated last week end with a free concert and social on the…

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Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Sunday next Is to be recognised us "College Sunday," in connection with Wollongong Congregational Church, and a student of the congregational…

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