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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Catholic Wollongong Catholic versus Wollongong Catholic

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 5

A team from Thirroul Catholic Club played Wollongong Catholics on the latter court on Sunday last. Although the visitors were defeated rather…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 4

The annual Catholic Ball held on Tuesday night was an outstanding success, and was attended by over 300 people. Ray Johns' Orchestra…

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Thirroul Annual Catholic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6

The annual Catholic Ball held on Tuesday night proved one of the brightest and most successful functions yet held at Thirroul…

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Church News Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 12

"Truth" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations…

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Wollongong & Dist. Com. Churches Table Tennis Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 12

In a knock-out tournament held at the Wollongong Methodist Sunday. School Hall this week 27 payers took part and alter many hard fought…

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Christian Science Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 20

Truth was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. Among the Bible citations…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 12

Wollongong 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m., Rev. Marshall S. Campbell; 7 p.m., Organ Recital by Mr. L. H. Goddard, L.R.S.M.; The…

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Musical Festival Presented by Catholic Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 8

Despite the unpropitious weather conditions on Tuesday evening, the Musical Festival staged in the Town Hall Annex by the Wollongong…

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Church News Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 5

"Love" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Keep…

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Christian Science Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 20

Love was the subject in all Churches of Christ Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Keep…

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Christ Church, Kiama 80th ANNIVERSARY

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 2

The coming week-end will be an important one for the Church of England folk, for it will mark the 80th anniversary of Christ Church, and the big event…

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Scarborough Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

To commemorate the recent additions and renovations, special services were held in the Scarborough Presbyterian Church, on Sunday night. Mr…

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S.c. Rural Deanery Commissioning of Church Wardens

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

On Wednesday night last at St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, a service was held for the commissioning of church wardens, by His…

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Church News Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 3

"Spirit" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "What man…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 7

Spirit was the subject in all the Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "What man…

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Catholic Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 2

There was a good district attendance at the dance held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Tuesday, August 1st, in aid of the funds of St. Matthews…

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Congregational Church Anniversary. Celebrations Next Week-end

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

The 78th Anniversary of the Gerringong Congregational Church will be celebrated next week-end. On Saturday night, August 19th, the…

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Christ Church, Kiama 80th Anniversary Celebrations a Wonderful Festival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 2

The Parish of Christ Church, Kiama, celebrated on Saturday and Sunday last the 80th Anniversary of the consceration of the present beautiful building on this Church Point. The Rt. Rev. C. V. Pilcher, Bishop Coadjutor of Sydney, the Rev. E. Walker, Rural Deal of Wollongong, and visiting clergy were present for the series of services and functions which were attended by large gatherings of past, and present parishioners…

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Church News Thirroul Men's League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

Mr. A. C. Richardson, vice-president, occupied the chair at the meeting of the Thirroul Presbyterian Men's League on Sunday, when Mr. S. R…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 6

Soul was the subject in all churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "The Lord is my portion saith my soul…

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