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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1954

287 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 15

Church Land Not Sold Council Takes No Action to Enlarge Kiama Showground Council Takes No Action to Enlarge Kiama Showground

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 14 July 1954 · page 1

After considering in Committee the suggestion that they should acquire a piece of land owned by the Church of England, as an addition to the Showground, Kiama Council decided to take no action…

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Floral Church Setting for Balgownie Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 31

The Balgownie Presbyterian Church was colourfully decorated with' carnations, poppies, chrysanthemums and other flowers for the marriage of Shirley Gardner and Maxwell Bryan Breeze…

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Pretty Wedding For Kiama Bride at a Pretty Wedding Held at the Kiama Methodist Church on 3rd July, the Second Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gale, of Kiama, Elsie Mary Gale, Was Married to Geoffrey William Arthur Bradford, Only Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Bradford, of Wandandian

Kiama Independent · Saturday 24 July 1954 · page 2

The church was decorated by Mrs. S. Christophers and other friends and the service was conducted by the Minister, the…

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Married at Coniston United Church

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 5

The quiet, but pretty, wedding of Miss Hazel McGuire of Dorrigo to Mr. William Piper of West St., Wollongong, was solemnised in the Coniston United…

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Reds Gaol Roman Catholic Bishop

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 6

LONDON. Thurs.— The Roman Catholic Bishop of Litomerice (Northern Bohemia), Monsignor Stefan…

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Trade Mission To South East Asia

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed.—An Australian Trade Mission will shortly visit South-East Asian countries to…

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Religion for Today "Why I don't go to Church"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 39

Reason No. 8: "I don't believe in this "pie in the sky when you die" stuff." We have all heard about the man "who was so heavenly that…

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'Know Your Church' Campaign to Deal with Many Queries

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 10

During the forthcoming "Know Your Church" campaign which will be conducted at St. Michael's Church, Wollongong from Saturday, August 28, to…

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Council of Churches Assembly Peace Drive Evanston, (Illinois)

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 12

Mon. — Delegates to the World Council of Churches Assembly, representing 48 countries and 168 million…

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Little Flower Church Ball Children In Fancy Dress Moving Mass Of Colour

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 2

The Little Flower Church, Wollongong, held its Children's Fancy Dress Ball last night in the Pioneer Hall, Wollongong…

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Christian Science Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 6

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

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Religion for Today Why I Don't Go To Church?

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 12

Reason No. 9—"My wife and I are of different religions." Religions or Denominations. First of all, for some reason othesr I get a bit sore when…

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News for Women Fashions Shopping Guide Weddings News Church Setting of Poppies and Stocks for Port Kembla Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 14

St. Stephen's Church of England, Port Kembla, was tastefully decorated with poppies, stocks and sweet peas for the wedding of Edna Jane Jones and Geoffrey…

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Gay Stalls Thronged At Presbyterian Scots Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 2

The Wollongong Presbyterian Church Women's Guild last Wednesday afternoon entertained over 300 visitors at its annual Scouts' Fair, held in the Church Hall…

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"Know Your Church" Campaign at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 1

"Why do some Anglican Churches have Confession and some do not?" "Is there any difference between a priest and a minister in the Church of England?"…

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A Churchman-From Behind The "Iron Curtain"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 9

The visit to Wollongong of Professor Joseph Hromadka, of the Czech Brethren Church, on his way home from the Second…

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Attempt to save EDC; Mendes-France sees Churchill

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 1

LONDON, Mon.—The British Prime Minister (Sir Winston Churchill) met the Premier of France (Mr. Mendes-France) when he arrived by air today. Sir Winston drove from…

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2,000 Children In Catholic Procession

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 37

In last Sunday's Marian Procession at Wollongong, some 2000 children from the various Catholic schools on the Coast…

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Bride's Friends Decorate Church

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 35

Friends of the bride decorated St. Bridgid's Church, Gwynneville, with white and pink flowers for the recent marriage of…

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Christian Science Churches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 37

MIND—was the subject [?] all Churches of Christ, Scientist on Sunday. The Golden Text was: Blesse[?]…

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