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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1936

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Church News. St. Michael's, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

On Sunday night the congregation at St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, was so large that the Church Officers had to provide extra seating, and the…

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St. Michael's Church Distinguished Dignitaries Impressive Service

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 19

St. Michael's C. of E. was honored by a visit from distinguished dignitaries over the week end. On Saturday, as a part of the…

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TENNIS South Coast Tennis Association Pritchard Cup Competition Catholic Win by One Game Royal Oak, Stormed by Park, Idepend on Games for Win (By Off Sider)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 19

The cold wind on Sunday made conditions for tennis very unpleasant. All the afternoon a gale swept the courts. One member, young…

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Church News. Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 9

"God the preserver of Man," was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Fear thou…

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Closing of Church Cemeteries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 4

The Local Government Department wrote in reference to the proposal to close certain church cemeteries in Bulli Shire. It was stated that notices…

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Tennis Ladies' Competition. Catholic v. Blowhole

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 1

Catholic v. Blowhole, Played on the Catholic Club's court, the match resulting, in a win for the home team by 3 sets 20 games. Scores:…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 13

The young ladies who intend making their debut at the forthcoming annual Catholic Ball are requested to meet at the home of the president,…

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Methodist Bulli Circuit Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 6

The month of June has been marked by extra efforts throughout the Circuit. The spirit of enthusiasm which characterised the Woonona…

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Church Sews. Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 6

"Is the Universe, including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday…

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Church Anniversary. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 2

The Gerringong Methodist folk celebrated the 66th anniversary of their church on Saturday and Sunday last, with a very enjoyable tea meeting and…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 4

Commencing from next Sunday, services will be Wold at Port Kembla at 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. each Sunday. A series of functions are being…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 4

The Girl Comrades and the Order of Knights debated the question, "That women make better citizena than men," and the adjudicator, Mr…

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Church News. Christian Science Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 4

"Christian Science" was the subject, in all Churches, of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible quotations…

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Methodist Concert. Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 July 1936 · page 2

There was a large and appreciative audience at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night on the occasion of an excellent concert held in aid of the…

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Methodist Church BULLI 71st ANNIVERSARY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 12

Lust, week-end the Bulli Methodist Church celebrated the 71st anniversary, [?] the years since the opening many changes have been going on in the…

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Church News. Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 11

"God" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Thou shalt have no other Gods before me."…

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Enjoyable Function. Catholic Euchre Party and Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 July 1936 · page 3

The annual euchre party and dance in aid of the funds of the Shellharbour Catholic Church eventuated on Friday night last in the Pictorium Hall, which…

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Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 16

Be at the annual Catholic Ball at Wollongong next Thursday night. As usual, it will be enjoyable, while the supper will be extra special…

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Silver Jubilee Thirroul Presbyterian Church. Enthusiastic Celebration

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 8

The Presbyterian Church on the corner of Main Road and Lachlan Street, Thirroul, was opened for public worship on 31st May, 1911,a…

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Church News. Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Thirroul branch of the Men's League is to be held next Sunday afternoon; commencing 4.30 p.m. The speaker selected is…

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