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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1940

255 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 13

Church Reception. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1940 · page 1

Members of Jamberoo and Shellharbour Church of England Women's Guild and Church workers were entertained at the Rectory, Jamberoo,…

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Thirroul News Methodist Xmas Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 6

Making allowance for the war conditions, this function, held in the School Hall on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, 21st November…

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Church News Laying of Foundation Stone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 12

The Most Rev. the Archbishop of Sydney will conduct the service at the Foundation Stone Ceremony of the new C. of E. Church to be erected at…

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Christ Church Christmas Fete. a Great Success. Attractive Stalls; Keen Buying; £85 Profit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1940 · page 1

The annual effort of the Kiama Christ Church Women's Guild and Girls' Friendly Association this year took the form of a Christmas Fete which eventuated in the Parish Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening last, with large attendances at both sessions. The…

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C.e. Parish of Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 6

At a Temple Day, held instead of a Fair, the sum of approximately £190 was given. When the final amount is totalled it is expected that it will…

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Mission at St. Francis Xavier's

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 6

A Redemptorist Father is conducting a mission this week at St. Francis Xaviers, Wollongong, which is attracting large congregations. It will…

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Church News Gems of Thought Defeat: Opportunity

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 6

What is defeat? Nothing but education. Nothing but the first step to something better.—Wendell Phillips. When everything seems lost, noble…

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New Churches. Archbishop Mowll. at Warawong and Lake Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 6

The torrential rain on Saturday last did not prevent His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney making the journey from Sydney to the Parish of Kembla…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 9

Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced was the subject in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday…

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Baptist Church Visit of President

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 14

On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, the President of the Baptist Union of N.S.W., Mr. R. E. Walker, B.Ec, L.L.B., will be visiting the…

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Sunday School Anniversary. Gerringong Congregational Church Celebrations

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 5

On Sunday last the Gerringong Congregational Church held their Sunday School Anniversary Service, the church being beautifully…

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Church News Gems of Thought—gratitude

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 6

Gratitude is not only the memory but the homage of the heart—rendered to God for His goodness.—Willis. Our thanks should be as fervent for…

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Scots Church Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 4

A very enjoyable time was spent in the School Hall of Scots Church, Kiama, on Thursday last, at the annual concert and prize-giving. Some…

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Dapto Presbyterian Sunday School Prize Giving

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 15

The Presbyterian Church at Dante was packed on Thursday night, put occasion of the annual prize giving in connection with the Sunday School…

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Church News St. Michael's, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 6

On Sunday, the 81st anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, was celebrated. In the morning the Rector…

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