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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Church Organisation on the Way

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 11

Popular Bobby Buchanan has been advised that the Churches are also linking up with the district with a competition that should help those…

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Harvest Festival at Church of England

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 2

Thanksgiving Services were held throughout the Parish on Sunday last. Bombo and Minnamurra assisted with substantial gifts…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

Rev. Brian Heawood, of Port Kembla, is at present attending the annual Methodist Conference in Sydney. He will be returning for the celebration…

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Garden Party West Wollongong Anglican Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 17

Invitations were issued to members of West Wollongong Church of England, by the Ladies' Guild, and last Saturday afternoon a happy…

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Presbyterian Manse

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

To-morrow, at 2.45 p.m., the Presbyterian Manse in O'Donnell-street, will be officially opened by Rev. A. D. Marchant, B.A., B.D., the State…

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Catholic Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 15

One of the most successful outings organised by the Wollongong Catholic Club was the Bus Picnic to Holly wood last Sunday. Three buses made…

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Methodist Conference

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The Methodist Ministers and representatives from all over the State will congregate in Sydney this week for the annual conference. The Rev…

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Wollongong Catholic Club Renewed Activity

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

A special meeting of the Wollongong Catholic Club was held last week at which it was decided to reorganise the club on slightly different…

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Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The name of Rev. E. Millard's successor is not known to date, but it is anticipated it will be announced in the near future…

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Church News Harvest Festival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

The harvest gifts from the Port Kembla Parish Church will be sold on Monday night, when the opportunity will also bo taken to officially welcome…

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Proposed Land Exchange. Church and Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 1

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, a letter was received from the Church of England Parish Council regarding the encroachment of…

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Mission Deputation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 2

Miss Lodder, B.A., organiser for the Missionary Service League, spent last week in the Christ Church Parish. On Saturday night she gave a a lantern…

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Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 12

The Corrimal Methodist Church will celebrate the 35th anniversary on Sunday, at 11 a.m., 3( and 7 p.m. The Rev. R. J. Williams (late…

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Church News Port Kembla Presbyterian Manse Officially Opened

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

Saturday was a red letter day in the annals of Port Kembla Presbyterians, as it saw the consummation of the wishes for a manse in which to house…

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The First Church of England Service in Pt. Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

Forty years ago on 12th March, Bishop D'Arcy Irvine, then Rector of Wollongong, made his way to Port Kembla and conducted the first…

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Baptist Church Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Good congregations gathered, in the Wollongong Baptist Church last Sunday for special services in connection with the Church Anniversary. The…

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Methodist Harvest Festival. at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

The Harvest Festival services at the Gerringong Methodist Church were held on Sunday last, with crowded congregations the special address on each…

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Catholic Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 15

Wollongong Catholic Club held a very successful social at The Charlton Cafe on Wednesday night, when a return visit was paid by the young…

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Special Services in Baptist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 6

At this time of the year, when the minds of all Christian people are occupied with thoughts of the Saviour's passion and crucifixion, special…

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