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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Port Kembla Mission to Seamen

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 7

For the past two years many have felt that the time must soon come when a branch of the Missions to Sea men should be formed at Port…

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Centenary of St. Francis Xavier's Church Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

One hundred years ago on October 13th, 1840, Bishop Polding laid the foundation stone of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong. The…

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Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 12

At the last meeting of the Port Kembla Guild, it was decided that a Temple Day should be he on Sunday, 24th November, when all who…

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Church News Salvation Army

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 1

Lieutenant Commissioner and Mrs E. J. Harewood, who have been recently appointed as Territorial Commanders of the Salvation Army for N.S.W…

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Woonona Baptist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 15

A party of Students from the Baptist Theological College, Ashfield will visit the Illawarra District this Saturday and Sunday, and will…

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Christ Church Meeting of Women's Guild

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 1

At the September meeting of the Kiama Christ Church Women's Guild held at the School Hall on Monday last, a cordial welcome was…

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Catholic Dance. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at the annual Catholic dance, held in the Gerringong School of Arts on Saturday day night. Those present had a very…

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Church News the Salvation Army Commissioner & Mrs. E. J. Harewood

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 8

Lieut. Commr. and Mrs. E. J. Harewood, who are visiting Wollongong on Saturday and Sunday next, will be tendered a citizens welcome in the…

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Centenary Celebrations St. Francis Xavier's Church, Wollongong Saturday's Proceedings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 8

Commencing on Saturday, the big celebrations in connection with the Centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of St. Francis Xavier's…

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Centenary Celebrations St. Francis Xaviers Church (Continued from another page) the Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 10

The Centenary Celebration Carnival, which has been conducted this week in St. Francis Xavler's School Hall, has been attracting large audiences…

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Centenary Celebrations. St. Francis Xaviers Church Wollongong Successful Functions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon the celebrations in connection with the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of St. Francis Xaviers Church, Wollongong, were commenced, and the various events proved most successful, reflecting credit on Rev. Father Callaghan and those…

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Church News Gems of Thought Aspiration

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 11

To look up, learn more, strive to rise always.—Pasteur. From the lowest depths there is a path to the loftiest height.—Carlyle…

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Church Services Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 11

Wollongong 8 a.m., H.C.; 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., H.C. Re.v. E. Walker; subject, "The Beloved Phyician"; 2.30 p.m., Kindergarten…

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St. Francis Xavier's Church, WOLLONGONG Centenary Celebrations Great Success

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 6

One hundred years ago, on the 13th October, 1840, Bishop Polding laid the foundation stone of St. Francis Xavier's…

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Church of England Fair. at Jamberoo. Very Successful Function

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 1

Jamberoo was at its delightful best on Thursday afternoon on the occasion of the Annual Church of England Fair and Flower Show, and the School of Arts was gay with decorated stalls and a wonderful display of blooms. In spite of the…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 12

The new St. Andrew's Presbyterian I Church will be opened and dedicated to-morrow afternoon. The Rev. Dr. W. dimming Thorn, M.A., B.D…

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Presbyterian Children's Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 5

The children of the Wollongong Presbyterian Sunday School, assisted by the young people of the youth organisations of the church, conducted…

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Presbyterian—youth

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 11

Youth Sunday was observed at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, when special services were conducted and appropriate addresses were…

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Fairy Meadow Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 11

The Fairy Meadow Methodist Sunday School Anniversary will be hold on Sunday. The special preacher for the occasion is the Rov. W. H. Willey…

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