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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1952

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"New Catholic Diocese Important To State"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 2

Creation of the new Catholic Diocese of Wollongong was important to the State and would likely be noted by historians as an indication of settlement expansion in the district, Archbishop Eris O'Brien said yesterday…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 11

MIND—was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The GOLDEN TEXT was:…

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Reidtown & District £4,000 Additions to Fairy Meadow Catholic Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 8

The Fairy Meadow Catholic Church which was built a few years ago is to have £4,000 spent on the erection of a modern front to it. Rev. Fr. Riley announced this…

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Catholic Education Leader at W'gong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 15

The Superior General of the Christian Brothers' Order, Very Reverend Brother E. f. Clancy, will be visiting…

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"The Church Should Give a Lead"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

Yes, the church can give a lead to the community, but only through Christian men and women who are experts…

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Church And Civic Welcome To Cardinal And Hierarchy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 3

Cardinal Gilroy, Bishop McCabe and members of the Catholic Hierarchy were tendered welcomes fry Catholics and by citizens generally at functions in Wollongong on Sunday night and Monday morning. The civic reception was…

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News From the Churches Presbyterian

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 March 1952 · page 2

This week begins the season of Lent in the Christian Year and will be appropriately observed at Presbyterian Churches. The Rev. J…

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Church of England

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 March 1952 · page 2

Last Wednesday was the first day in the Season of Lent and was observed with a special service in Christ Church, Kiama. Throughout…

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Church of Christ Revival

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1952 · page 4

Thre are signs of revival in the Church of Christ. A number of men and women are to be baptised…

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Won Car in Church Art Union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 3 March 1952 · page 3

The motor car, first prize in the St. Francis Xavier's School Building Fund Art Union, was won by Mrs. V…

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Church Open Space Land

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 3 March 1952 · page 5

The Southern Zone Committee will advise the Reorganised Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints that three…

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Mission Leader Meets Parishioners of St. Michael's

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 9

Parishioners of St. Michael's, Wollongong, met in the Parish Hall on Saturday night at an informal…

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Church Crowded for Funeral of Dr. Goldie

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 2

More than 800 people, from all walks of life and of all denominations, packed the Presbyterian…

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Methodist Stipends Increased

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tues.—Methodist Ministers' stipends were increased £100 a year to-night by the Annual…

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Independent Diary Methodist Conference

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 5 March 1952 · page 1

Rev. R. J. Cashin is attendin the Annual Methodist Conference in Sydney. He went down last Week, returned for Sunday Services…

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Coniston United Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 20

Appropriate memorial services to the late King George VI were held at Coniston United Church on Sundays…

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News for Women Dutch Parents' Flowers Decorate Church for Son's Colorful Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 22

The Woonona Presbyterian Church was colorfully decorated with flowers, ordered in Holland by the bridegroom's parents, for the recent marriage of Valmai Lily Da vies and Willem Carel Fokkens…

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News From the Churches Methodist

Kiama Independent · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 2

The Kiama circuit is represented at the Golden Jubilee Conference, now being held in Sydney, by Rev. R. J. Cashin and Mr. P. J. P…

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Church of England

Kiama Independent · Saturday 8 March 1952 · page 2

The exterior of Christ Church, Kiama was painted again last Saturday. It was a colossal task, but its completion was made possible by the…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 8

MAN—was the subject in all Church of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The GOLDEN TEXT was: C…

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