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Churches, 1937

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Bemboka Catholic Ball

The Bega District News · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 2

This popular annual function, held on Wednesday night last. was highly successful, the ball being too small in comfortably hold the gathering…

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New Presbyterian Minister. REV. H. Perkins to Be Inducted on Thursday Night

The Bega District News · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 2

A call has been extended to the Rev Harold Perkins. B.A., of Collarenebri by the Bega-Eden Presbyterian charge…

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Catholic Ball

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 5

The local Catholic ball on Wednesday night attracted a large gathering from everywhere throughout the district, and was in every way an out-…

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Rev. Perkins Inducted Inspiring Service at Presbyterian Church

The Bega District News · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

A big congregation turned up to the induction service at the Bega Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening. The Rev. Harold Perkins,…

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Catholic Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 5

A successful ball was held in aid of the new church building fund at Ulladulla. The hall was decorated with lilies and fernery, which gave…

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Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

The special preacher at the Methodist Church on Sunday will be the Rev. W. R, Poole, from Granville. Mr. Poole is the Overseas’ Mission…

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Catholic Ball Gerringong a Most Enjoyable Function

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 4

The Catholics of Gerringong for over half a century have held their annual ball on or about August 15, with varying success. At times, with…

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Parish Ball Splendid Function at Kiama Colorful Presentation of Debutantes

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 5

A very animated scene was presented at the Kiama Annual Catholic Parish Ball, held in the Antrim Theatre on Tuesday night last, when, beneath a colorful canopy of green and gold, thirteen…

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Church Anniversary

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 7

About 25 years ago the Rev. William Dobbie was the first Baptist minister in the Nowra district. For a period of about 5 years the church…

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Church Anniversary

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 3

About 25 years ago the Rev. William Dobbie was the first Baptist minister in the Nowra district. For a period of about 5 years the church…

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Presbyterian Empire Fair

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 3

Two new features at the forthcoming Presbyterian Empire Fair will be a fine display of books for sale the Presbyterian Bookroom, Sydney,…

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Funeral Service in Memory of Geo. Gillam Copy of Address Delivered by Rev. H. B. Arthur at the Methodist Church, Berry

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 1

Brethren, George Gillam, one of Berry's best citizens and oldest inhabitants, passed out of this life shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, 10th…

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Baptist Church

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 8

The secretary of the Nowra Baptist Church, in presenting his first annual report, revealed that the work of God had truly advanced. He said:…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Nowra Leader · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 8

The Presbyterian Fair was officially opened at Nowra School of Arts, yesterday (Thursday) afternoon by Mrs. Ryan. The Mayoress, in doing…

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Baptist Church

The Nowra Leader · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 2

The secretary of the N[?] Church, in presenting his [?]report, revealed that the [?]of had truly advanced. He [?]…

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Presbyterian Empire Fair Financial Result Affected by Rain

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 14

An Empire Fair, arranged by the ladies connected with the Presbyterian Church of Shoalhaven, was held in the School of Arts, Nowra, on…

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Church of England Tea Meeting

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 4

The annual tea meeting in connection with the Shoalhaven C.E. parish was held in the supper room of the Nowra School of Arts on Tuesday…

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The Churches Church of England

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 15

Rev. Alan Begbie, preaching in All Saints' on Sunday night last, took as his subject. "Heaven," preaching from the text, "In my Father's House are…

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BERRY v. Nowra Methodist

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 3

Nowra Methodists proved too good for Berry and ran out easy winners, scoring 281 runs to 172, Scores: METHODIST—1st Innings, 281…

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Church Notes

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 2

The services in the Presbyterian Church, Nowra, on Sunday will be conducted by Rev. J. A. Hunter, M. A., B.D., from Marberfield, Sydney…

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