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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1932

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Methodist Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 June 1932 · page 2

After being in recess for some months, the Wesley Guild, with young people from Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo opened their meetings again…

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Woonona Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 7

The anniversary of the Methodist Church at Woonona, is to be celebrated next Sunday (12th.) and Monday (13th.). On Sunday the preacher at…

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The Churches. Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 7

The regular meeting of the Men's League at Thirroul is to be held next Sunday at 4.30 p.m. The address is to be delivered by Mr. Herbert…

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Presbyterian Men's League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Presbyterian Men's League was held in the School of Arts on Sunday afternoon, when the speaker…

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Gerringong Methodist Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 2

The 62nd anniversary of the Gerringong Methodist Church eventuated with success last week-end, a largely attended tea meeting and concert…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

A special Praise Service will be held in the Woonona Presbyterian Church on Sunday next, at 3 p.m. anthems, [?]es, duets and vocal and…

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Woonona Methodist Church Church Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 13

On Sunday last the above Church celebrated its anniversary. The celebration took the form of the usual service in the morning, the Rev…

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Dapto Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

The Dapto Methodists have considerably improved the inside appearance of their Church. The walls have been painted, covering some noticeable…

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Albion Park Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

The ladies of Albion Park and Marshall Mount held a gift afternoon last Wednesday, in the Albion Park Institute Hall, when there was a very good…

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The Churches. Men's League. Address by Blind Man

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

President Hotchkis presided over the monthly meeting of the Men's League at Thirroul last Sunday afternoon, and, in his customary manner,…

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Church Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

Rev. Rupert J. Williams, a former minister of the Wollongong Circuit, and now superintendent of the Central Methodist Mission, Sydney, will…

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Church Bush Aid Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

Archdeacon Kirkby, by means of moving pictures, demonstrated to a very large audience in St. Michael's Parish Hall, Wollongong, on…

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Presbyterian Church. Moderator's Address

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 2

The Rt. Rev. G. M. Torbet[?], State Moderator, wearing his robes of office, conducted services in his own Charge on Sunday, at Jamberoo,…

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The Churches. Methodist Church Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 11

The Anniversary of the Wollongong Church was celebrated last Sunday and Tuesday. Rev. R. J. Willians, a former minister of the…

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Home Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 11

Next Sunday is Home Mission Sunday throughout the Wollongong Circuit, the special deputation being Rev. Chas. Wheeler, who will preach at…

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North-West Australia Mission Work Amongst the Aborigines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 10

At St. Francis Xavier's School Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday night, a most interesting lecture on Catholic Mission work in North-West Australia was…

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St. Francis Xavier's Church. Communion Breakfast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 4

To mark the close of the Men's Retreat which had extended over a week at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong, a Communion Breakfast…

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Church Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 9

Last Sunday the anniversary of the Wollongong Methodist Church was most successfully celebrated with large congregations in the…

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The Churches. Organ and Vocal Recital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 5

At St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, on Sunday afternoon, an organ and vocal recital was [?]nuch appreciated by those who attended. Those…

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Historic Gathering at Brrry. Church Foundation Stone Set by Re[?]. Green. New Methodist Edifice at Berry to Cost £00. £1867 Collected. Church Will Be Opened Free Debt

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1932 · page 2

There was a great gathering of clergy and laity Thursday morning to witness the first step in the building of the Methodist Church. Congratulations were offered by ministers other denominations to the Methodist community…

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