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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1950

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Gifts to Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 5

The 74th Anniversary of the Consecration of, All Saints' Church Albion Park, was observed on Sunday, December 11…

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Dedication of Church Gifts at Woonona

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 2

Last night a special service was held in Woonona Methodist Church at 7.15 when Rev. R. N. Grout, L.Th.,…

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Film Evening At Christ Church, Kiama

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 3

Captain Cole, of the Church Arm[?] will screen a selection of films a[?] the Church of England Hall on Wednesday evening (to-night) at 7.4[?]…

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Women's Guild Decorates Dapto Church

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 4

Mr. Jim Paton and members of the Women's Guild attractively decorated the Presbyterian Church, Dapto, for the, marriage…

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Britain Has Choice Of Socialist Regimentation Or Freedom—Churchill

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.)—The choice before the country is whether to take another plunge into Socialist regimentation or, by strong efforts, regain freedom, initiative and opportunities of British life. "On this decision depends not only our future as the…

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"Merits; Not Words," Says "Times" on Churchill's Speech

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.)—-"It is on their merits, not by Continental or even Commonwealth analogy, that the parties' claims will be judged next month," declares the London "Times" in an…

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Bulli Methodist Harvest Festival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 4

Bulli Methodist Church will celebrate its Harvest Festival next Sunday. The preacher at the 10 a.m. service will be Rev…

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Methodist Honour Roll To Be Dedicated

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

Next Sunday is an important day for the Wollongong Methodist Church, when the President of the Conference (Rev. R. B…

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Distinguished Catholic Bishop to Visit W'gong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 2

The Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney Most Rev. Eris. O'Brien will bless and open the new Little Flower Parish School at West Wollongong next Sunday afternoon at 2.30…

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Presbyterian Fellowship Camp

Kiama Independent · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 5

During Australia Day week-end, sixty-eight members of the Presbyterian Fellowship Union of N. S. W. attended the 6th Annual Camp…

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Religion In Life Is There Need To Attend Church Regularly?

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 2

The world situation is desperate. Atomic discoveries have shattered our complacencies. At last we know it—the scientists have told us and statesmen have confirmed it: "The world now…

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Catholic Church's Pastoral Letter on Immigration

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 10

In all Catholic Churches last Sunday the following Pastoral Letter, authorised by Archbishop and Bishops throughout Australia, was read. At a recent important Meeting…

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Films to Church

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 4

Film star Colleen Townsend, featured in the new film, "Willie Comes Marching Home," has announced that…

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Six Countries send Books to London church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

When a London church decided to start a library for its own parishioners, it advertised in two newspaper for gifts of books…

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Methodist Bible Fellowship Formed at Bulli

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 4

Next Friday, Rev. R. N. Grout, L.Th., will launch the Bull Circuit Bible Fellowship in the Bulli Methodist Church at…

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No Worlds for Churchill To Conquer

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday.—Addressing a night meeting in Somerset, Mr. Winston Churchill told electors that he was "entirely disinterested" in leadership. "I have no ambition which has not been achieved over…

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Churchill's Policy

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 5

Mr Winston Churchill, leader of the British Conservative Party, stated in the. Party manifesto recently: "We shall…

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While Others Rested Churchill Spoke on

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.). — With only 12 days left before the general election, most Labor candidates, including the Prime…

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Churchill's Petrol Promise "Boomerang," Says Labor

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.).—Labor leaders say that Winston Churchill's hint of more petrol has become a boomerang which…

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Port Kembla Catholic Youth Club

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1950 · page 4

The Port Kembla Catholic Youth Club, which has been in obeyance for some time, has now resumed its Friday night…

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