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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Methodist Church Formation of New Circuit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 9

The quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church was held on Wednesday evening last, being presided over by Rev. Wesley Stocks, who…

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Church News Methodist Formation of New Circuit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 11

The quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church was held at Wollongong on Wednesday evening last, being presided over by the Rev. Wesley Stocks,…

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Church News the Jewish Passover (Chirst's Last Supper) a Synonym Op Liberty and Democracy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

The Jewish Passover will be observed by Jews all over the world on Monday night, the 22nd instant. Very few, non-Jews realise the significance…

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Methodist Church Overseas Mission

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

The Rev. H. T. Williams, a missionary at Papua, and now on furlough, was the Overseas Mission Deputation on Sunday and Monday evening at…

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West Wollongong Anglican Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 17

At the second annual Vestry Meeting, Mr. W. J. Ryall, People's Warden, in his report expressed gratification at the work of the Rector…

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75th Anniversary Bulli Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 12

The 75th anniversary of the Bulli Methodist Church will be held on May 4 and 5. The special preacher will be a former superintendent of the Circuit…

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Catholic Club Second Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 10

Wollongong Catholic Club was founded in 1938 and has been functioning continuously for two years. During that time many and varied activities…

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Wollongong Catholic Club Second Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 14

The publicity officer writes: The Wollongong Catholic Club was founded early in 1938 and has been functioning continuously for two years…

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South Coast Church Festival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 12

The annual C.E. South Coast Church Festival will be held at Wollongong on May 7th. The public meeting will be held in the Town Hall Annex, when…

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Church News St. Michael's Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 12

The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, was held on Monday night, the Rector (Rev. E. Walker, R.D.) presiding…

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Church News British & Foreign Bible Scty

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Thirroul-Austinmer Branch of the above society was held on Thursday afternoon, 18th Inst., Rev. W. R. Brown (C.E.,…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 14

Doctrine of Atonement was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientists on Sunday. The Golden Text was: "The Son…

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The Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 19

Anzac Services Were held in all churches and these were largely attended to hear the appropriate references to the Anzac. Many…

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Church of England Women's Guild

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 3

The opening meeting of this session of the Christ Church Women's Guild will be held on Tuesday afternoon next. April 30th…

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Methodist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 12

The pipe organ at the Methodist Church, Wollongong, which has been enlarged and electrified, will be reopened and dedicated on Sunday next…

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Church News Bulli Methodist Church 75th Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 12

The 75th Anniversary of the Bulli Methodist Church will be held on Sunday next, May 5th. The special preacher for the three services will be Rev…

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South Coast Church Festival

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 12

On Tuesday next the 15th annual South Coast Church Festival in connection with the Rural Deanery of Wollongong will be held. The tea…

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Tennis Mixed "A" Grade Competition Catholic I. V. Central Park I.

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 5

This match was played on the Catholic Club's court on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a win for the home team by 7 sets 25 games…

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Methodist Church Pipe Organ Re-opening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 21

Large congregations assembled on Sunday last at all the services at the Wollongong Methodist Church, when the pipe-organ, which had undergone…

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Methodist S.s. Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 16

Special services in connection with the Sunday School, Anniversary were held last Sunday, the preacher being Mr. Kelvin Carr, of Bowral…

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