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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1938

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Mt. Kembla C. OF E. Church Consecrated

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

The consecration of the Soldiers and Miners' Memorial Church at Mt. Kembla on Sunday last, performed by his Grace the Archbishop of…

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Presbyterian Women's Missionary Conference

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 3

On Tuesday last the half-yearly conference of the Women's Missionary Association was held in the Presbyterian Church, Jamberoo. Though the day was…

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PANTOMIME "Cinderella" at Woonona a Methodist Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 10

Encouraged by the splendid reception given their interpretation of the pantomime,. "Cinderella," when performed at Thirroul recently, members…

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Church News

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16

At the meeting of the Presbytery of Illawarra at Jamberoo, steps were taken to fill the vacant charge of Shoalhaven and Thirroul-Scarborough. The…

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St. Patrick's Church Port Kembla Five Year Building Scheme 25,000 Crown Appeal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 19

To keep in step with rapid development of the Port Kembla district and meet the requirements of its increasing population, the Catholic…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 15

The first recital on the new organ in the Wollongong Presbyterian Church will be given by Mr. L. H. Goddard, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., the…

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Church News Centenary Sunday St. Michael's, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 15

Sunday next will be observed as Centenary Sunday at St. Michael's Wollongong. At 11 a.m. the Rev. G. Stuart Watts, Th.L., will be the…

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St. Patrick's Church Port Kembla Foundation Stone of New Presbytery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 6

Many changes have taken place in Pert Kembla since the first Mass was celebrated in the district bounded by Allen's Creek and Lake Illawarra…

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Christ Church Women's Guild. Enjoyable Opening Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 3

Pink, white and gold was the colour scheme chosen by the president of the Christ Church Women's Guild, for the opening afternoon held in the board…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

At Port Kembla Presbyterian Church on Sunday night, a "Praise Service" will be rendered by the choir. The anthems "Sun of My Soul" and "Make…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

The sacred cantata, "Olivet to Calvary" which has been a feature of the Easter music in Wollongong for some years. will be rendered at the…

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Dapto-albion Park Church of England Parish

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

On Sunday a team of six speakers:—four men and two women—will visit the Dapto Albion Park Parish. At Albion Park at 11 a.m. addresses will…

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Fisher Street, Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

On Sunday last the anniversary services in connection with Fisher-street Methodist Church were a great success. The Church was full for the…

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St. Patrick's Church, Port Kembia Foundation Stone of New Catholic Presbytery Laid and Blessed by the Coadjutor Archbishop of Sydney £500 SUBSCRIBED

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 21

Port Kembla can lay claim to possessing a Parish Priest bubbling over with energy, enthusiasm and activity—a man of method who believes in doing things for the spiritual and moral welfare of his parishioners and those who will come after them…

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Church News British & Foreign Bible Scty

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Wollongong branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in St. Michael's Parish Hall on Tuesday…

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Fisher Street Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

The Anniversary Services of the Fisher street Methodist Church, Wollongong, claimed attention on Sunday and Monday evening last, and…

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Christ Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 3

The Christ Church Friendly Asociation held their opening session last week and decided to meet fortnightly, also that they would later on hold…

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Church Social. at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 2

A very enjoyable social evening was held in the Kiama Presbyterian School Hall on Tuesday last, when three members of the carson families were…

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Methodist Crusaders

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 9

For some years one of the chief camps of the Methodist Crusaders has been at Wollongong over the Easter week-end. Other camps are held at…

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Centenary Fair Woonona Methodist Event Very Bright and Successful

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 8

Dotted with stalls, beautifully arranged and decorated, the grounds of the Methodist Church at Woonona presented a bright setting for…

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