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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1950

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 7 August 1950 · page 13

"Spirit" was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: The…

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Firemen Collapse In Church St. Blaze; Damage Over £2000

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 August 1950 · page 1

A spectacular fire gutted a suite of offices in the Central Chambers, Wollongong, last night and caused smoke and water damage estimated at over £2000. Two firemen, overcome with smoke while] fig citing the blaze, were carried from the building…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 8

Soul—was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: The…

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100 Attend Methodist Birthday Lunch

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 8

One hundred guests attended the 11th birthday luncheon of the Methodist Women's Auxiliary, held in the Wollongong Methodist Church Hall yesterday…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 August 1950 · page 16

MIND was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was:…

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Methodist Young People's Service

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1950 · page 6

The quarterly Young People's Parade Service will be held in Woonona Methodist Church next Sunday night at 7.15, the…

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Scottish Atmosphere At Presbyterian Fair

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1950 · page 5

Scottish flags, tartan streamers, thistle decorations and tartan frocks worn hy some of the helpers gave a Highland atmosphere to the Scotch Fair organised by the Wollongong Presbyterian…

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Motor Cyclist On Mercy Mission Fined

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 25 August 1950 · page 4

"I am running late with the ambulance kit for the football," a speeding motor cyclist was reported tb have told a…

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Catholic Ball

Kiama Independent · Saturday 26 August 1950 · page 3

The Annual Catholic Ball held in the Town Hall, Gerringong on Tuesday, 15th inst attracted a very large attendance with the result that…

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Mission Popular With Seamen

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1950 · page 6

It is estimated that an average of 36 men patronised the Mission to Seamen Club at Port Kembla each, day during the…

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Bellambi Church Aid Aniversary

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1950 · page 8

A large attendance celebrated the 24th anniversary of the Women's Church Aid at Bellambi Methodist Church on…

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News for Women Presbyterian Women Raise £206 at Scotch Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 August 1950 · page 8

The Presbyterian Church Hall resembled a Scottish market town on Bank Holiday with gay spring flowers, tartan streamers, plaid frocks and Scottish flags draped on the walls, stage and stalls…

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Europe In "Grave Peril" —Churchill

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 28 August 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.).—Europe was in "grave peril" from a Communist attack, declared Mr. Winston Churchill in…

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Films Of India For Church Young People

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 28 August 1950 · page 6

A young people's "missionary" night was held in St. Michaels Hall on Friday night when representatives from Sunday…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 August 1950 · page 6

CHRIST JESUS was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was…

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The Social Spotlight Popular Cubmaster Weds at Wollongong Methodist Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 28

Miss Areta Ray, well known in Scouting circles where she has been active for several years, was married on Saturday, 19th August to Ronald Walker Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H…

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50 in Methodist Table Tennis Tourney

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 15

Despite a similar function, being held, at Cambewarra claiming some of the usual players, there was a very satisfactory at…

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Congregational Church Executive Meeting

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1950 · page 4

A number of companions will visit the Wollongong Congregational Church next Sunday for the quarterly executive, meeting…

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Congregational Church's 95th ANNIVERSARY

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1950 · page 8

The 95th anniversary, of the Wollongong; Congregational Church, will be celebrated on Sunday, September 17…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 4 September 1950 · page 2

Man—Was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: Blessed…

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