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Churches, 1938

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The Churches Church of England

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 13

At All Saints’ Church, on Sunday last, there was a special thanksgiving service for rain, the rector, Rev. Alan Begbie, preaching from the text, “O,…

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St. Luke’s Church, Berry SucceasfulDance

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 2

A successful dance was held in St. Luke’s Parish Hall last night, in aid of the Hall Building Fund. A large crowd was in attendance, and…

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Church Anniversary

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 9

Next Sunday, in the Baptist Church, special services will be held both at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The special [?]reacher will be the Rev. A. Driver…

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The Churches

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 16

On Sunday morning last, Rev. Alan Begbie, on the subject of “Peace,” took for his text the words of John, 14:27, “Peace I leave with you. My…

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Church and Dancing

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 15

Speaking at the opening of the Catholic ball at Coolangatta (Q.), Dr. Duhig, Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, said it was not incongruous for…

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Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 5

Special services in keeping with the request Prime Minister for peace conducted in the Methodist Church on Sunday last…

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Brogo Again. Big Gathering at Church of England Social

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Last night the Brogo hall was packed to overflowing for the annual social in aid of the Church of England funds. The function had been…

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The Churches “Home, Sweet Home”

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 15

On Sunday night, at the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. T. Howie Turner took as his subject: “Home, Sweet Home.” The song, said the preacher,…

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Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 5

In response to a request by the Archbishop of Canterbury for prayers for peace, two services were conducted in the Methodist Church…

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Catholic Ball

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 2

The annual Catholic ball at Narooma next Friday night promises to be something out of the ordinary. The Hon Sec, Mrs…

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The Churches Church of England

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 16

At both morning and evening services on Sunday, when the Sunday school anniversary was celebrated All Saints’ Church of England had…

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Into the Land of Egypt (Published by Special Arrangement) Cairo’s Hidden Churches

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 2

On the east bank of the Nile, about four miles from Cairo, is a district where dark old houses nod together across narrow lanes. The old gate of…

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Methodist Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 5

On Tuesday, October 4, the Ladies’ Church Aid will hold a social evening. A variety of items will be for sale on the stalls. Refreshments…

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Faithful Service. Presentation to Miss Filmer at Presbyterian Church

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 2

At the welcome in the Presbyterian Church to the Moderator on Tuesday evening. Rev. Perkins asked the Moderator, on behalf of the…

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Presbyterian Moderator. CIVIC - Welcome to Bega

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 2

Rev. McKie, Moderator, of the Presbyterian Church of N.S.W. visited Bega on Tuesday, and in the evening, after service, at which the…

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Catholic Ball Outstanding Success at Kiama

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 1

The Catholic Ball, conducted at Kiama recently, was a function that provided something special in the way of entertainment for the large…

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Presbyterian Church Fair

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 15

The Spring Fair organised by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church took place in the School of Arts on Thursday and Friday last, and was in…

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The Churches “The Little Old Church in the Valley”

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 10

Preaching last Sunday at the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. T. Howie Turner took as the title of his subject: “The Little Old Church in the…

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77th Church Anniversary Gerringong Congregational Church

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

On Sunday, September 25, the 77th Church Anniversary of the Congregational Church in Gerringong was celebrated. The special…

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Scot’s Church, Berry

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 2

At the request of the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, special thanksgiving for peace services will be held [?]monwealth. We pray that the…

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