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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1938

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Wollongong Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

The Methodist Church was established in Wollongong one hundred years ago, just fifty years after the founding of the colony by Governor Phillip…

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Church News Citizens' Thanksgiving Service Sesqul-Centenary Celebrations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

A great united service of Thanksgiving has been arranged as an important part of Wollongong Celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of…

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Congregational Church, Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 2

Last Sunday turned out a very successful day for the Gerringong Congregationalists: the occasion being that of the Harvest. Thanksgiving Services…

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Young Church Worshippers' League

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 3

At Christ Church, Kiama, on Sunday last, Mrs. Fanny Love, the oldest and most regular attendant of the church for many years made the presentation…

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Impressive Ceremony Opening of New Presbyterian Church At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 14

The service associated with the opening of the Wollongong Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon must have touched every person…

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New Presbyterian Church At Wollongong Officially Opened and Dedicated

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 21

Rev Marshall Campbell (the minister) the parishioners and all connected with the establishment of the new Presbyterian Church at Wollongong, have reals on to feel highly gratified at the remarkable success which attended the official opening and dedicating…

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Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 10

The Corrimal Church of England Choir made a trip to St. Paul's at Fairy Meadow on Sunday, to sing at the Fairy Meadow Harvest Festival…

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Church Farewell

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

A special meeting of the Christ Church Women's Guild was held in the Board. Room on Tuesday afternoon, at which occasion was taken to say…

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Church Social. at Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

The Christ Church School Hall was crowded on Monday night on the occasion of a e very enjoyable social gathering, The function was held for the disposal…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5

The Harvest Festival of the Methodist Church at Wollongong will take place this coming Sunday. The preacher for the day will be the Rev. Wallace…

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Presbyterian Reunion Large Gathering at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5

Celebrating: the 66th Anniversary Remarkable interest, combined with exceptional enthusiasm, were features' of the anniversary celebration in…

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Spotlight Parade Woonona Methodist Event Audience Well Entertained . i

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 10

Members of the Activity Club associated with the Methodist Church at Woonona revealed exceptional initiative and clever organising capacity in…

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Church News Harvest Festival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 9

Last Monday night in St. Stephen's Church Hall, Port Kembla, a Harvest Festival was held. In spite of the night clashing with the procession in…

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Church News Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5

On Sunday, April 3rd, services will be held in St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, commemorative of the onehundredth anniversary of the holding…

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Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 13

The Corrimal Church of England held a Harvest Festival this week and it was pronounced the most successful function the church has ever…

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Church News Visit of Archbishop Mowll to Mt. Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 12

On Sunday next, Archb[?]shop Mow[?] will visit Mt. Kembla, when he will consecrate the Church at 6 p.m. and preach at the Harvest Festival. Owing…

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Gerringong. Methodist Harvest Festival

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

There were large congregations at the Harvest Festival Services in the Gerringong Methodist Church on Sunday last. The church was beautifully…

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Church News Port Kembla Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 10

The annual combined Sunday School picnic in connection with Port Kembla Presbyterian Church will be held at Stuart Park, Wollongong, to-morrow…

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Albion Park Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 11

The Centenary Ball at Albion Park on Wednesday night in aid of the Catholic Church funds was, as usual, a great success…

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Church News Mt. Kembla C. of E.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

Archbishop Mowll preached the sermon of consecration in the new Anglican Church at Mt. Kembla, on Sunday. the building was filled to…

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