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Churches, 1939

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Wistaria Setting Pretty Decorative Scheme for Gerringong’s 57th Annual Catholic Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

A [?]ellis of wistaria, which covered the entire ceiling formed a very charming background for the dancers who attended the 57th annual…

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Church Notes Presbyterian

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 15

Miss Lawrie, State President of the Girls' Auxiliary, and Miss Lowrie, country secretary, spent the week-end in Nowra as the guests of the Misses…

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Church Notes Presbyterian

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 11

“A Faith That Removes Mountains.” Preaching on the above subject in the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. T. Howie Turner said: Jesus called upon…

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After 70 Years Broughton Village Church Almost Wrecked

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 4

The windstorm last week nearly brought about the demolition of the old Broughton Village Church, which has stood the ravages of time for…

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NOTES. Shorts from Presbyterian:--

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 2

Peter won on his consistency and corner shots. Charlie's shots went just out. The Milton Diggers' ball got the blame…

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Church Notes Presbyterian

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 15

The Scotch Fair will be opened on Friday, 29th inst., at 2.30 p.m., in the School of Arts. This year the Fair is being held for one day only…

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Church Workers Honored at Gerringong Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Miller

The South Coast Register · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 6

Retiring from the position of secretary of the Congregational Church at Gerringong after 36 years, Mr. J. G. Miller was, with…

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Presbyterian Scotch Fair

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 16

A most successful Scotch Fair, under the auspices of the Nowra Presbyterian Church, was held in the School of Arts on Friday last. There was a…

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Church Notes Presbyterian

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 14

The Rev. J. H. G. Auld. of Maroubra, has received a call to Croydon Park Presbyterian Church. The Australian Inland Mission has…

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Presbyterian Ball. Successful Night at Wolumla

The Bega District News · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

The annual ball at Wolumla in aid of the Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday night, and was highly successful, the ball being crowded…

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Presbyterian

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 14

A detachment of the troops now in camp attended the morning service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. They were welcomed by the…

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Church Notes Church of England

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 14

On Sunday morning last a church, parade of 1st Cavalry Signallers, now encamped at the showground, attended the morning service at All Saints…

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Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary Services

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

The Methodist Church of Berry celebrated their Sunday School Anniversary on Sunday last, when large congregations, both morning and…

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Presbyterian Spring Fair Opened in Inclement Weather

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

It was raining at the time of the official opening of the annual Presbyterian Spring Fair, which was conducted yesterday at the Berry…

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Kangaroo Valley Church of England Annual Flower Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 12

The annual C. of E. flower show and sale of works was held at the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon and evening of October 28th…

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Milton Briefs. (Continued). Methodist Fair

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 8

The local Methodists have been working hard for quite a time for the production, 'Fairies in Fairyland,' which was staged on Wednesday…

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Kangaroo Valley. Church of England Flower Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 5

The annual C. of E. flower show and sale of works was held at the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon and evening of October 28th. The…

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Quaama. Church of England Ball

The Bega District News · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

The annual ball at Quaama in aid of the Church of England funds was held on Thursday night last The Storm occurred at an Inopportune…

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Church Grounds Competition Rural Deanery of Wollongong Shoalhaven Parish Victory

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 7

Dr. Mowll, Archbishop of Sydney visited Nowra on Saturday afternoon, coming from Moss Vale about 4.30 p.m. He was met at All Saints’…

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Methodist Synod. Tea, Civic Welcome, Concert

The Bega District News · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

The 38th Synod of the Methodist Church of the South Coast was held at Bega on Tuesday and Wednesday, fourteen ministers, and [?]…

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