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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1952

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News for Women Church Picnic, Despite the Rain

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 24

Last Saturday's wet wather did not deter organisers of the combined Mt. St. Thomas-West Wollongong Presbyterian…

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News From the Churches Church of England

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 November 1952 · page 6

Mr. B, Wilson, who has been Catechist at St. George's Gerringong, will be terminating his appointment this Sunday. He will preach his…

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£5000 Catholic Church Opened At Fairy Meadow

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 1

His Lordship, Bishop T. McCabe, of Wollongong, yesterday afternoon officially opened and blessed the Catholic Church of St. John Vianne at Fairy Meadow. The church, a modern brick…

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160 Attend Reunion Banqufet Of Presbyterian Fellowship

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 2

More than 160 fellowshippers, present and past, of the Wollongong Presbyterian Fellowship Association held a reunion on Saturday night at their 10th…

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Bishop McCabe Blesses New Church At Fairy Meadow

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 3

His Lordship Bishop T. McCabe, D.D., described Fairy Meadow Roman Catholics as "pioneers" when he solemnly blessed their new church, St. John Vianney's, yesterday. Addressing an almost…

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Churchill's Six Goals In KANGAROO'S 27-9 WIN

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 12

LONDON, Sun.—Australia defeated Huddersfield, 27 to nine, in a hard Rugby League match at Fartown yesterday. The Australians led 12…

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English Couple Wed At Reidtown Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 8

St. Paul's Church of England, Reidtown, was chosen for the recent marriage of Miss Audrey Shields and Mr…

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Why Aid Church Schools? (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1952 · page 5

Sir,—During perusal of the "Mercury" on Monday I was astonished at the remarks by the Very Rev. Fr…

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Aid for Church Schools (To the Editor)

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 5

SIR,—I briefly reply to "Mrs. Citizen's" criticism of Father Mulherin's remarks, published in the…

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Church View Criticised (To the Editor)

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 5

Sir,—Like "Mrs. Citizen," I was annoyed by the disagreeable remarks made by the Roman Catholic Bishop and…

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800 Attend Church's Annual Juvenile Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 23

More than 800 merrymakers last Wednesday attended the annual ball of the Little Flower School, West Wollongong. The ball was held in the Wollongong R.S.L. hall. Judges were the Mayoress (Mrs…

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Editorial Little Men on a Big Mission

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 7 November 1952 · page 1

IT IS MADE daily apparent that if the Greater Wollongong system ever fails, it will not be because the area was too large. It will be because the aldermen were too small…

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Bulli Methodist Anniversary

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1952 · page 4

The anniversary of Bulli Methodist Sunday School will be celebrated with three services on Sunday at 9.45…

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"Bar Church Schools"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 6

Sir,—It is always very easy to criticise one system or anther; but in spite of what Bshop McCabe recently said…

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Parish Farewells Father Callaghan

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 2

Five hundred Wollongong people gathered in the Southern Cross Hall last night to pay tribute to Rev. Father C. B. Callaghan, who was for 17 years Priest of the Wollongong Parish…

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Churchill Sees Better World Prospect

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 9

LONDON, Tues.—Prime Minister Winston Churchill last night painted an optimistic picture of British and world affairs and—for the second time in three weeks—said the danger of a third world war seemed to have receded…

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Bright Programme at Fairy Meadow Methodist Concert

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 14 November 1952 · page 4

The Port Kembla Methodist Tennis Club gave an entertaining concert programme to a large and appreciative audience at the Fairy Meadow Methodist…

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Two Methodist Anniversaries

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 8

Woonona Methodist Rays will celebrate their second Anniversary next Sunday, at 2.45 p.m., when the…

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Illuminated Address To Former Parish Priest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 3

Among the presentations made to Rev. Father C. B. Callag[?] han. on the occasion of his farewell as Parish Priest by the Wollongong parishioners last week was a splendid illuminated address…

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Churchill, Eisenhower May Meet

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 5

LONDON, Sun. —British Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) will seek a meeting with…

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