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Churches, 1929

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Congregational Church Anniversary Function at Gerringong

The South Coast Register · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

The anniversary tea meeting, concert and services of the Gerringong Congregational Church were held on the 14th and 15th…

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Bega Home Mission festival Children’s Competitions

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 4

Once again the picture lesson competition, “The Good Ship Eeelesia,” proved very popular. The design is, of course, generally familiar to the…

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Church Anniversary Methodism in Berry Splendid Services

The South Coast Register · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

On Sunday and Monday last the people of the Berry Methodist Church celebrated the 17th anniversary of the church. The Rev. W. E…

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“The Church In the Parish, and the Diocese,”

The Bega District News · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 2

The final rally in connection with t[?] mission in St. John’s Church of England, Bega, was held in the Lyric Theatre on Monday night last, and the…

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Choir Concert Kiama Presbyterian Church

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 2

On Thursday night last a packed house was entertained by local artists in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Kiama. The concert was held for the…

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A Musical Sunday St. Luke’s Church

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 1

On Sunday next. October 6, the Sydney Concert party will assist at both services of St. Lake’s Church of England, Berry. The members…

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Church Parade Consecration of Troop Flag and Totem Pole

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 1

A very interesting church parade of the Nowra Boy Scout Troop and Wolf Cub Pack took place on Sunday afternoon. The parade started from…

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“The Church in the Nation.” ADDRESS by Dr. Radford, Bishop of GOULBURN

The Bega District News · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 4

At the final rally of the recent mission at St. John’s Church, Bega, Dr. Radford, Bishop of Goulburn, addressed a large gathering in the Lyric hall…

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Skating Carnival Berry Presbyterian Church

The South Coast Register · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 3

A successful skating carnival was held in the Berry Agricultural Hall last Tuesday night in aid of the Presbyterian Church…

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Pink Pageant Pink Pageant Methodist Church Effort

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 3

What was designated as a Pink Pageant was carried out by the ladies of the Nowra Methodist Church in the School of Arts on Thursday and…

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Dressing for Golf to Go to Church

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 3

An American journal heard a speaker saying that the best way to prevent war is to be prepared for an enemy. On which it remarks as…

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Methodist Church Activities

The Bega District News · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 2

The Methodist Church does not often appeal to the general public for financial support, but this is not an indication of inactivity in Church life. On…

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Anglican--R. C. Union ? "Put Heads Together," Says Priest

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 8

"It is about time the Catholic Church and the Church of England put their heads together to solve the spiritual problems of the…

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Church That Has Made History. Richmond Methodists' Old Building Sold

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 6

The historic Methodist Church at Richmond has been sold for £1000, and a new one is to be built. The building is one of the oldest…

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St. Luke’s Church Important Week-end Activities a Grand Concert

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

Over the Eight-Hour Day weekend a number of important events took place in connection with St. Luke’s Church of England, Berry,…

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Quarterly Methodist Meeting

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 1

On Thursday the Methodist quarterly meeting was held in the Berry Methodist Church, fifteen representatives being present. The…

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“Lords of the Hills” a Foreign Mission Station

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 2

Upon one’s first visit to the Nil girl Hills one is delighted to find when roaming over hill, or down a Toda [?] or village. They are…

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Heaven Smiles on Church Re-union

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 5

A rainbow completely arched tie heavens as 2000 members of the assemblies of the Re-united Scottish Churches filed out of their respective halls in the…

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Organ Recital Nowra Presbyterian Church

The South Coast Register · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 1

Last Sunday night at the Nowra Presbyterian Church an organ recital, which was greatly appreciated, was given by Mrs. Oliver…

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Presbyterian Concert Shellharbour’s Large Audience

The South Coast Register · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 1

On Tuesday night at Shellharbour the members of the Presbyterian Church choir gave a concert consisting of items rendered at Kiama and…

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