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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Catholic Ball. a Great Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 3

In spite of the extremely cold and unpleasant weather conditions on Tuesday night last, there was a very good attendance, including visitors from…

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Church Anniversary Tea and Concert. Gerringong Congregational Church Celebrates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 2

The annual tea meeting and concert under the auspices of the Gerringong Congregational Church was held in the School of Arts on Saturday night, and…

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Thirroul Presbyterian Ladies' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 14

The Presbyterian Ladies' Club, Thirroul, held a very enjoyable American Tea in the School Hall on Monday night. Games and competitions were…

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Wollongong & Thirroul Catholic Clubs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 4

The return match between Wollongong and Thirroul Catholic Clubs was played on the Jatter's court on Sunday last and resulted in a win for…

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Church News Dedication Service Wollongong Congregational Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 14

The Wollongong Congregational Church was well filled on Sunday night, August 20th, when new chairs for the Pulpit and Communion Table…

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Congregational Church Wollongong. Impressive Service of Commemoration and Dedication Late Mrs. and Mr T. S. WEARN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 9

Following closely upon the dedication of the memorial gates to the late Mrs. John Shipp and Mr. Jas Dean, at the Wollongong…

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Mount Keira Third Annual Catholic Ball Great Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 22

Financially, socially and otherwise, the third annual ball in aid of the funds of the Little Flower Catholic Church, West Wollongong, held…

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Church News Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 4

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

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 24

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

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Log Cabin Fair. In Scots Church Hall. a Fine Success

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

The annual Fair in aid of the Kiama Scots Church funds was hold in the School Hall on Tuesday last and was a distinct success, with large attendances…

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Fire at Parish Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 3

Damage estimated at £50 was caused by the fire to the C. of E. Parish Hall, Bulli, on Monday. The fire broke out about 1 p.m. and it is surmised that a…

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Church News West Wollongong C.e

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 3

The first anniversary of the establishment of a Provisional District at West Wollongong in charge of Rev. G. G. Mottram, was celebrated on…

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Church Services Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 12

Wollongong 8 a.m., H.C.; 9.45 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Morning Prayer, Rev. E. Walker; 2.30 p.m., Kindergarten Sunday School; 7.15…

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Wollongong Baptist Church Sunday School Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 17

The event of the year for the girls and boys of the Wollongong Baptist Sunday School will be held this Sunday and Monday, September 10…

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First Anniversary Celebrations Church of England West Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 15

Twelve months have passed since the Anglican people of West Wollongong were formed into a Provisional District and Rev. G…

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Euchre Party and Dance Catholic Function at Shellharbour

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 2

The Pictorium Hall, Shellharbour, was the Mecca of all dance lovers on Wednesday night on the occasion of the euchre party and dance in aid of the…

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Church News Christian Science

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 3

"Substance" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "Labour not…

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Church Afternoon

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 11

A very enjoyable afternoon was held in the Presbyterian Church hall at Thirroul on Tuesday afternoon in aid of the plain and fancy stall at…

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Baptist Church the Business Man's Faith

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 19

These are testing times. The man who works day by day has many burdens to bear. A message for all in these time of stress will be given…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 7

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

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