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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1930

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Methodist Church at Woonona. Erected Twenty One Years Ago. a Fitting and Enthusiastic Celebration

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 2

In the form of special services and social reunion, the Methodists at Woonona, with their esteemed Minister, Rev. W. Evans, made pronounced celebration of the 21st anniversary of the erection of their Church. A neat and commanding edifice, situ[?]…

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R.C. Church Renovations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 11

Plans and specifications have been prepared by Mr. Town Ward, of Tarrawanna, for the renovating and painting of the Balgownie R.C. Church, the…

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The Churches. Ruridecanal Conference. At Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 10

The Wollongong Deanery will hold its quarterly conference at Corrimal, on the 32rd and 24 the June. Proceedings will begin with Tea at 5.30, to be…

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Presbyterian Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 12

Since coming amongst the Presbyterian Church folk, Mr. L. Blan[?]ard has won the appreciation of the people. By his devotion to duty [?]…

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Presbyterian Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 15

A chapter of the "Order of the Covenant" has been formed here and is very popular among the young folk who are quick to express their…

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Wollongong Methodist Church 76th ANNIVERSARY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 24

Special Services to mark the 76th anniversary of Wollongong Methodist Church were held on Sunday last…

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In Aid of Catholic Church Funds

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 22

A successful euchre party and dance were held in the School of Arts, Thirroul, on Thursday of last week. The organisers, Mrs. Fagan…

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Wollongong Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 17

Arrangements are complete for the Annual Catholic Ball to be held on Tuesday, July 8th. The Committee have engaged the popular Sylvan…

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Wollongong Methodist Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 13

The 76th Anniversary Services of the Wollongong Methodist Church were held on Sunday last, when crowded congregations attended to hear the…

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Woonona Methodist. The 21st Anniversary. Celebration Continued

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 13

In our last issue we printed a detailed account of several services associated with the celebration of the 21st Anniversary of the erection of the…

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Thirroul Presbyterian. A Social Club. Fancy Dress Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 13

A Social Club is functioning in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Thirroul, with Mr. D. Brown president, and Mr. R. Dobbin secretary…

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Thirroul Catholic Event. Euchre Party and Dance. Pronounced Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 7

This event, conducted in the School of Arts last Thursday night, was particularly successful in every respect…

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The Churches. Home Missions. Visit of Rev. C. Wheeler

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 13

Next Sunday is to be observed in connection with Home Missions in the various Churches of the Wollongong Methodist Circuit. The deputation will…

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The Churches. Ruri-decanal Conference

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 8

The quarterly conference in connection with the wollongong Deanery was held at Corrimal on Monday and Tuesday…

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Presbyterian Church (Corrimal)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 21

Sunday next should prove a very bright and interesting day at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. It marks the inauguration of what, it…

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Corrimal Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 9

Sunday next should prove a very bright and interesting day at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. It marks the inauguration of what, it is hoped,…

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The Churches. Thirroul Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 10

President Hotchkiss informs us that at the next meeting of Thirroul Men's League, on Sunday. 13th instant, the speaker will be Mr. Nance,…

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Catholic Ball. a Brilliant Spectacle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 24

Charming stage decorations, brilliant assemblage, beautiful dressing by the ladies, excellent supper and high-class music were features of the…

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Catholic Ball. at Wollongong. Big Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 13

The 1930 Annual Catholic Ball at Wollongong was held on Tuesday night in the Town Hall, and was an unqualified success, upwards of 500 persons…

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The Churches. Thirroul Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 10

More than ordinary interest is being attached to the meeting of this League next Sunday, at 4.30 p.m. The speaker is to be the N.S.W. Superintendent of…

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