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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1953

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News From the Churches Presbyterian

Kiama Independent · Saturday 18 July 1953 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Men's League, will be held in the Church Hall on Sunday next, 19th July at 5.15 p.m. On this occasion…

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Parish Social

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 20 July 1953 · page 5

Another very enjoyable social was held in St. Alban's Church hall on 10th July and despite very unfavourable weather a…

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Grand Entertainment at Church Youth Concert

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 July 1953 · page 3

The Wollongong Congregational Church Fellowship last Friday gave a variety concert in the church hall that was enjoyed by on audience which roared with laughter at over two hours of non-stop variety entertainment…

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Methodist Social Director's Talk

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 7

The Corrimal Methodist Men's Brotherhood has invited the Director of the Social Services Department…

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Bellambi Methodist Youth Weekend

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 7

Bellambi Methodist Youth Group is planning an interesting weekend for August 9, 10…

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16 Debs. at Little Flower Church Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 3

Sixteen debutantes will be presented to Bishop McCabe at the Little Flower Church ball to be…

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News From the Churches Methodist

Kiama Independent · Saturday 25 July 1953 · page 5

The Kiama Circuit Men's Brotherhood will meet in the Gerringong Methodist Church on Sunday next, 26th July at 5 p.m. when the guest…

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"Nasty" Fire in Church Grounds

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1953 · page 2

Bulli Fire " Brigade fought a grass fire in the grounds of the Bulli Church of England for…

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Church Social

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 3

The Women's Child of St. George's church of England, Gerrigong, held a Social Afternoon in the Memorial Hall recently when members of the,…

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Special Korea Church Services

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tues.—The Acting Prime Minister (Sir Arthur Fadden) has suggested to the churches of…

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Greater Aboriginal Welfare Needed - Methodist Pastor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 8

"There has been much in the past to condemn us, as citizens of a wonderfully fruitful country, for our neglect in overlooking the responsibility of aboriginal welfare"…

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Neguib Ready to Meet Churchill

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 3

CAIRO, Thurs. — President General Neguib, said today that he was ready to meet Sir Winston Churchill…

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Presbyterian

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 August 1953 · page 4

The Secretary of our Foreign Mission Department. the Rev. Hugh F. McDonald, will be visiting Kiama on Sunday, 2nd August. He will address…

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Methodist Social Service

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1953 · page 12

The Director of the Social Service Department of the Methodist Church (Rev. W. J. Hobbin) is…

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News From the Churches Church of England

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 August 1953 · page 4

The Rear. R. Palmer, Rector of Austinmer, will be in the Parish of Kiama this week-end and will preach at all services. He will also conduct…

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Church Aid Birthday Luncheon

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 5

The Bellambi Methodist Ladies' Church Aid had a delightful day on Wednesday when they celebrated the 27th…

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Speculation After Churchill's Visit to Queen

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 5

LONDON, Mon.—Sir Winston Churchill caused a political stir last night by driving to the Royal Lodge, Windsor, for a talk with the Queen. The audience…

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50th Anniversary of Port Kembla Church of England

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1953 · page 5

Not even the wildest visionary would have dreamt 50 years ago, that Port Kembla was de[?] to become the important centre that it is today and to…

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Annual Communion Breakfast of Catholic Social Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 15

Last Sunday week the Wollongong Catholic Social Club held its third annual Communion Breakfast at St. Francis…

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Church History Linked With P. Kembla's Growth

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 1

There are few who could have visualised that Port Kembla fifty years ago, was destined to become the important centre it was today or that it was to hold such an obvious position of national strategic value…

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