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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1949

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Scots Church Centenary

Kiama Independent · Saturday 15 October 1949 · page 3

The centenary of, Scots Church, Kiama, was celebrated on Sunday, 2nd October at both morning and evening services…

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Methodist Sunday School At Kiama

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 2

The Kiama Methodist Sunday School, which held its Anniversary sessions successfully on Sunday last, will conclude the same with the…

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Church Fete

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 3

Minnamurra Church of England Women's Guild held a very successful Fete in the Church Grounds on Saturday, 8th October…

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Port Kembla Mission To Seamen

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 12

The women of the Port Kembla Mission to Seamen's Guild have decided to buy wool and make articles for sale in aid of the A street stall is to he held shortly. Jams and pickles are being made in readiness. Regular dances are being held for…

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Luncheon At Kembla To Aid Methodist Missions

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 6

Members of the Port Kembla Methodist Church held a luncheon, with proceeds in aid of the Women's Auxiliary Overseas…

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Ladies' Church Aid Anniversary Service

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 10

The ladies of Bulli Methodist Church Aid will conduct a special Church Aid Anniversary next Sunday at 3 p.m. The preacher will be…

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Anglican Celebration at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 5

The Festival Month of St. Luke's Church, Dapto, during which special services and social activities have been carried out,…

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Women's Service at Bulli Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 5

Bulli Methodist Church was comfortably filled last Sunday afternoon for the first Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of…

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Church Fete At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 2 November 1949 · page 1

St. George's Church of England, Gerringong, held a very successful Spring Fete in the Town Hall on Thursday, 20th October. There were…

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Port Kembla Mission to Seamen

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 9

The annual meeting of the committee of the Port Kembla Mission to Seamen was held recently, to elect office-bearers…

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Dapto Church of England Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 2

The patronal festival of St. Luke's Church of England. Dapto, commemorated the 107th anniversary of the laying of the…

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Albion Park Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 5

The flower show in connection with All Saints' Church, Albion Park, will be held at the Literary Institute. Albion Park,…

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Methodist Synod Says Church University not Answer to Anti-Christ

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 7

The establishment of "sectional" universities is not a solution to the inroads of anti-Christian forces. This view was expressed in a resolution carried at the South Coast…

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Foundation Stone Laid of New Catholic Church Impressive Ceremony at Gwynneville

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 1

At an impressive ceremony at Gwynneville last Saturday afternoon the foundation stone of the new St. Brigid's Catholic Church was laid by the Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend E. M. O'Brien…

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£100 Raised Thirroul Methodist Christmas Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 22

The annual Christmas Fair organised by the Ladies' Church Aid was held last Saturday afternoon, in the Thirroul…

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South Coast Methodist Synod Annual Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 24

The 48th annual South Coast District Methodist Synod met at Corrimal Methodist Church last week under the chairmanship of Rev. D. F. Almond, of Wollongong…

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New Church for Gwynneville

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 1

THE AUXILIARY Bishop of Sydney (Most Rev. E. M. O'Brien) blessed the Presbytery and laid the foundation stone of…

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"Capitalism Not Condemned by the Churches"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 1

At the weekly meeting of Wollongong Rotary Club, Mr. C. V. Janes, a notable economic adviser, was the guest speaker…

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New Church Seen As Challenge to Spirit of Secularism

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 1

"This building is important because it is to glorify God. It has a national importance also, however, because it will be a challenge to the spirit of secularism that is growing rampant and…

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Methodist Church

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 4

The Shellharbour Methodist Church will celebrate its Anniversary on Sunday evening next, 20th November at 7.30, when the preacher…

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