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GAIR, Thomas Albert
Church of England Clergyman Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 19 November 188 at Casterton, Vic. Husband of T A GAIR Of Merino, Vic. Resided Sandringham, Vic. Aged 28 years Enlisted 04 October 1916 in Melbourne, Vic. for Continuous Service Embarked 21 October 1916 per 'HMAT Port Melbourne' from Melbourne, Vic. Served on the Western Front Returned to Australia 17 June 1918 |
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GALLOP, Alfred Henry
Church of England Clerk of Holy Orders Captain Chaplain 3rd Class Born 03 June 1887 in Melbourne, Vic. Son of Alfred William J and Edith GALLOP Of 'Fairview' High Street, Rochester, Vic. Resided Kiaman, NSW Aged 29 years Enlisted 24 August 1916 for Continuous Service Embarked 04 September 1916 per 'HMAT Port Sydney' from Sydney, NSW Served on the Western Front Returned to Australia 16 March 1920 per 'Lucie Woerman' Died 1973 in the District of St. Leonards, NSW 64583/1973 |
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CAPTAIN-CHAPLAIN GALLOP.
Rochester, 18th August.
Captain-Chaplain Alfred Gallop, an old Rochester boy, son of Mr. A. Gallop, of Rochester East, is paying a short visit to his home, preparatory to leaving with troops for the front. Captain-Chaplain Gallop was stationed some years ago at Castlemaine and Pryerstown, in the Bendigo Anglican diocese, prior to leaving for the Anglican College in Sydney, where he graduated in his theological studies with marked credit, as a recruit to the rank, of native-born churchmen, in response to the appeal of the late Bishop of Bendigo. More recently the young clergyman has been stationed at Kiama, N.S.W., where a military camp is located. Captain-Chaplain Gallop expects to leave Rochester on Saturday morning, and to embark next
week, if the latest itinerary, ordered by his military superiors, is adhered to. Prior to his departure from Kiama the members of the congregation presented their pastor with a splendid pocket camera. Captain-Chaplain Gallop, who is an ardent photographer, expects to follow his hobby when -time permits, amidst the battle scenes in France. A legion of friends join in wishing the young chaplain a safe journey and a speedy return to sunny Australia.
Bendigonian Thursday 24 August 1916 page 12
Rochester, 18th August.
Captain-Chaplain Alfred Gallop, an old Rochester boy, son of Mr. A. Gallop, of Rochester East, is paying a short visit to his home, preparatory to leaving with troops for the front. Captain-Chaplain Gallop was stationed some years ago at Castlemaine and Pryerstown, in the Bendigo Anglican diocese, prior to leaving for the Anglican College in Sydney, where he graduated in his theological studies with marked credit, as a recruit to the rank, of native-born churchmen, in response to the appeal of the late Bishop of Bendigo. More recently the young clergyman has been stationed at Kiama, N.S.W., where a military camp is located. Captain-Chaplain Gallop expects to leave Rochester on Saturday morning, and to embark next
week, if the latest itinerary, ordered by his military superiors, is adhered to. Prior to his departure from Kiama the members of the congregation presented their pastor with a splendid pocket camera. Captain-Chaplain Gallop, who is an ardent photographer, expects to follow his hobby when -time permits, amidst the battle scenes in France. A legion of friends join in wishing the young chaplain a safe journey and a speedy return to sunny Australia.
Bendigonian Thursday 24 August 1916 page 12
CAPTAIN-CHAPLAIN GALLOP.
Rochester, 21st August.
Captain-Chaplain Alfred Gallop left for Sydney this morning. He leaves for the front this week. At Holy Trinity Anglican Church last evening Captain-Chaplain Gallop assisted the vicar, Rev. W. M. Madgwick, to conduct the service, and preached an excellent sermon to a congregation of many old friends of the young chaplain.
Bendigonian Thursday 24 August 1916 page 13
Rochester, 21st August.
Captain-Chaplain Alfred Gallop left for Sydney this morning. He leaves for the front this week. At Holy Trinity Anglican Church last evening Captain-Chaplain Gallop assisted the vicar, Rev. W. M. Madgwick, to conduct the service, and preached an excellent sermon to a congregation of many old friends of the young chaplain.
Bendigonian Thursday 24 August 1916 page 13
From the Front.
Mr Alf. Gallop, of Rochester
East, hears regularly from his son, Chaplain Captain Alfred Gallop, at the front. The following lately came to hand dated from France 23rd March:—We did not have much rest siuce my last letter, for our brigade is again in the line. The first day's inarch was a very long one as the roads were frequently blocked with transports. It was raining, and the ground floor of our tents was none too pleasant. Our valises had not arrived, and we
were huddled together, but got very little sleep. We made a fire, in a biscuit tin, of grass, paper and candles, and as this did not last long I finally burnt my cane. Next day we continued our march, and I dropped out here, in a town which we have recently taken, hoping to start a soup kitchen, but the brigade said it would not be possible owing to difficulties of transport. The town has been frightfully smashed up, and scarcely a room remains entire. They have fallen just like a card house would, and places are still burning. Light, my batman, and I wandered round the town and finding a room took possession of it. A terrace of houses was in ruins, but we found the gardener's lodge belonging to one with only the
door and window gone. These we have replaced and, with a big fire place, we are comfortable. We have plenty of firewood of course, most of which has been brought from the drawing room of the next house, where it was piled In a heap under the staircase, and covered with tar, ready to be set alight. We sweep the floor with a garden hoe, stoke the fire with a gardener's trowel, break wood with a sledge hammer head and split it with a spade! We have picked up a couple of plates out of the debris, and we drink from German glasses.
Our cooking is done in picked-up vessels of various kinds. Snow drops are blooming just outside the door and there are strawberry plants in the garden. I am sending specimens to prove my words.
We had to clean up our room very cautiously as the Boche has been laying traps for us. He has also poisoned the water. It Is simply wanton destruction and spiteful savagery. On Sunday I hope to get hold of some ruin and hold a service there. The church is wholly destroyed. The days are getting brighter, though we are still having snow, but I understand that May is the first decent month here. I am still feeling very well and am
certainly heavier. I am told that I am getting fat and have plenty of color in my face. I hope it has come to stay. Probably I shall not be able to post this for a while, so any further news I can send later.
Best love to all.
Rochester Express Friday 01 June 1917 page 2
Mr Alf. Gallop, of Rochester
East, hears regularly from his son, Chaplain Captain Alfred Gallop, at the front. The following lately came to hand dated from France 23rd March:—We did not have much rest siuce my last letter, for our brigade is again in the line. The first day's inarch was a very long one as the roads were frequently blocked with transports. It was raining, and the ground floor of our tents was none too pleasant. Our valises had not arrived, and we
were huddled together, but got very little sleep. We made a fire, in a biscuit tin, of grass, paper and candles, and as this did not last long I finally burnt my cane. Next day we continued our march, and I dropped out here, in a town which we have recently taken, hoping to start a soup kitchen, but the brigade said it would not be possible owing to difficulties of transport. The town has been frightfully smashed up, and scarcely a room remains entire. They have fallen just like a card house would, and places are still burning. Light, my batman, and I wandered round the town and finding a room took possession of it. A terrace of houses was in ruins, but we found the gardener's lodge belonging to one with only the
door and window gone. These we have replaced and, with a big fire place, we are comfortable. We have plenty of firewood of course, most of which has been brought from the drawing room of the next house, where it was piled In a heap under the staircase, and covered with tar, ready to be set alight. We sweep the floor with a garden hoe, stoke the fire with a gardener's trowel, break wood with a sledge hammer head and split it with a spade! We have picked up a couple of plates out of the debris, and we drink from German glasses.
Our cooking is done in picked-up vessels of various kinds. Snow drops are blooming just outside the door and there are strawberry plants in the garden. I am sending specimens to prove my words.
We had to clean up our room very cautiously as the Boche has been laying traps for us. He has also poisoned the water. It Is simply wanton destruction and spiteful savagery. On Sunday I hope to get hold of some ruin and hold a service there. The church is wholly destroyed. The days are getting brighter, though we are still having snow, but I understand that May is the first decent month here. I am still feeling very well and am
certainly heavier. I am told that I am getting fat and have plenty of color in my face. I hope it has come to stay. Probably I shall not be able to post this for a while, so any further news I can send later.
Best love to all.
Rochester Express Friday 01 June 1917 page 2
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GARLAND, David John
Chaplain Born 04 October 1864 in Dublin, Ireland Husband of Mary GARLAND Resided Brisbane, Qld. Deacon 1889 Priest 1892 Returned to Australia 26 July 1919 Awarded OBE June 1934 Died 09 October 1939 Buried Toowong Cemetery Read his biography here The diocesan registrar, the Rev. David John Garland, was ordained a deacon in 1889, by the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale (N.S.W.), and priest in 1892, by the Bishop of Perth. He has been curate of Grafton, Quirindi and Narrandera, in N.S.W., and was subsequently mission priest at Southern Cross in this diocesse.
Since 1895, he has been diocesan registrar and secretary, and it is due to his energy that the business affairs of the Anglican Church in this colony are in their present satisfactory condition. Western Mail Friday 25 November 1898 page 34 |
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MRS. MARY GARLAND, wife of Canon D. J. Garland, of St. Barnabas's Church of England, Red Hill, died at her home at Red Hill, after an
Illness that had lasted four years. Mrs. Garland was born on the Hunter River, New South Wales, 75 years ago. Sho married Rev. D. J. Garland in 1802 in Sydney, and left with him for Western Australia, where ho was then working. She came with her husband to Queensland In 1902, and went to Charters Towers, where he was appointed archdeacon of North Queensland. They came to Brisbane in 1907, where Canon Garland had charge of the Holy Trinity, Woolloongabba. Mrs. Garland Is survived by her only child, Captain D. J. Garland, B E., bridge engineer with the Queensland Main Roads Commission, and by an elder sister, Miss Hannah Hadfield, of Glenrock, near Grafton.
Daily Standard Monday 15 May 1933 page 3
Illness that had lasted four years. Mrs. Garland was born on the Hunter River, New South Wales, 75 years ago. Sho married Rev. D. J. Garland in 1802 in Sydney, and left with him for Western Australia, where ho was then working. She came with her husband to Queensland In 1902, and went to Charters Towers, where he was appointed archdeacon of North Queensland. They came to Brisbane in 1907, where Canon Garland had charge of the Holy Trinity, Woolloongabba. Mrs. Garland Is survived by her only child, Captain D. J. Garland, B E., bridge engineer with the Queensland Main Roads Commission, and by an elder sister, Miss Hannah Hadfield, of Glenrock, near Grafton.
Daily Standard Monday 15 May 1933 page 3
David John Garland (1864-1939), clergyman, was born on 4 October 1864 in Dublin, son of James Garland, librarian, and his wife Mary, née Saunders. Trained for the law, he migrated with his parents to New South Wales, and in 1889 joined the Church of England ministry. As a deacon he served in Grafton, Quirindi and Narrandera, then was sent to Perth in 1892 and ordained there as missionary priest for the diocese. Because of his success in launching and financing scattered bush parishes, he was also made diocesan registrar and secretary in 1895-1902, chaplain to the bishop in 1894-1902 and canon of Perth in 1900-02. His crusade for religious education in state schools led to the incorporation of a permissive clause in the Elementary Education Act of 1893. Before leaving for Perth he had married a widow, Mary Hawkins, née Hadfield, at Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney, on 29 October 1892. They had one son.
In 1902 Garland became rector of Charters Towers, Queensland, and a canon of St James Cathedral, Townsville. He was appointed archdeacon of North Queensland in 1903, administered the diocese in 1903-04, and in 1904-07 was its registrar. Unhappy under Bishop George Frodsham, he resigned in 1907 to devote his full attention to the Bible in State Schools League in Queensland. A referendum on religious instruction in state schools was carried on 13 April 1910 by a large majority. In July 1912 he was asked to testify to a New Zealand government inquiry into religious instruction. His advice accepted, in 1914 he published relevant testimonies given to the inquiry in Religious Instruction in State Schools.
A chaplain to the volunteers in Western Australia and Queensland from 1896, Garland volunteered at the outbreak of World War I. Senior army camp chaplain in Queensland in 1914-17, in 1915 he founded and was director of the Soldiers Help Society. Co-founder with Colonel A. J. Thynne of the Compulsory Service League, he was also honorary organizing secretary for recruiting in Queensland. He served in 1918-19 in the Middle East where he founded eight clubs for Australian troops. After the expulsion of the Turks from Jerusalem he was the first chaplain to celebrate the Eucharist in the Anglican chapel of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. During the 1919 rebellion in Egypt he provided liaison between the British military authorities and the Coptic Church, and was awarded the knighthood of the Gold Cross of the Holy Sepulchre by the patriarch of Jerusalem. Returning to Queensland in 1920, Garland became rector of Ithaca; director of immigration for the Church in 1911-33, he was president of the New Settlers' League from 1926. From 1927 until his death he broadcast Sunday services on public radio from his parish church, St Barnabas. When in 1937 the Australian Broadcasting Commission barred politicians from broadcasting for three months before the Federal election, Garland challenged what he called the commission's 'dictatorship of opinion'. He invited the Queensland premier, William Forgan Smith to be the principal speaker at a communion breakfast and, when the A.B.C. objected, the private station 4BC. The result was a full press coverage and questions in parliament. Garland was never loath to mix the spiritual and the secular.
As an important architect and originator of Anzac Day ceremonies and rituals, Garland was described in 1924 by acting premier W. N. Gillies as the 'life and soul' of the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee, although he later shared the post of honorary secretary of the committee with Captain E. R. B. Pike. With the support of the various Queensland premiers who chaired the committee ex officio, Garland ensured that, as Anzac Day was a civilian tribute, the committee should remain civilian. The Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia under (Sir) Bob Huish only gained control of the committee and thereby of Anzac Day in Queensland in 1935.
Garland initiated the Anzac Day march, the returned soldiers' luncheon, the two minutes silence, the wreath-laying ceremonies at memorials and the special church services. He also began a trust to use money raised from Anzac Day badges for the care of soldiers' graves at home and abroad. The royal blue silk badges devised by Garland include the winged lion of St Mark, because St Mark's Day coincided with Anzac Day. The badge and ceremonies, vigorously backed by Garland, were taken up in other States and to a very large extent in New Zealand and Great Britain.
Garland was overpoweringly energetic with a distinctive flair, if not genius, for organization. He was appointed O.B.E. in 1934. An enthusiastic Jacobite, he bore various titles in the Order of King Charles the Martyr. Widowed in 1933, he died on 9 October 1939 and was buried in Toowong cemetery. His estate was valued for probate at £3660.
This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 8, (MUP), 1981
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In 1902 Garland became rector of Charters Towers, Queensland, and a canon of St James Cathedral, Townsville. He was appointed archdeacon of North Queensland in 1903, administered the diocese in 1903-04, and in 1904-07 was its registrar. Unhappy under Bishop George Frodsham, he resigned in 1907 to devote his full attention to the Bible in State Schools League in Queensland. A referendum on religious instruction in state schools was carried on 13 April 1910 by a large majority. In July 1912 he was asked to testify to a New Zealand government inquiry into religious instruction. His advice accepted, in 1914 he published relevant testimonies given to the inquiry in Religious Instruction in State Schools.
A chaplain to the volunteers in Western Australia and Queensland from 1896, Garland volunteered at the outbreak of World War I. Senior army camp chaplain in Queensland in 1914-17, in 1915 he founded and was director of the Soldiers Help Society. Co-founder with Colonel A. J. Thynne of the Compulsory Service League, he was also honorary organizing secretary for recruiting in Queensland. He served in 1918-19 in the Middle East where he founded eight clubs for Australian troops. After the expulsion of the Turks from Jerusalem he was the first chaplain to celebrate the Eucharist in the Anglican chapel of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. During the 1919 rebellion in Egypt he provided liaison between the British military authorities and the Coptic Church, and was awarded the knighthood of the Gold Cross of the Holy Sepulchre by the patriarch of Jerusalem. Returning to Queensland in 1920, Garland became rector of Ithaca; director of immigration for the Church in 1911-33, he was president of the New Settlers' League from 1926. From 1927 until his death he broadcast Sunday services on public radio from his parish church, St Barnabas. When in 1937 the Australian Broadcasting Commission barred politicians from broadcasting for three months before the Federal election, Garland challenged what he called the commission's 'dictatorship of opinion'. He invited the Queensland premier, William Forgan Smith to be the principal speaker at a communion breakfast and, when the A.B.C. objected, the private station 4BC. The result was a full press coverage and questions in parliament. Garland was never loath to mix the spiritual and the secular.
As an important architect and originator of Anzac Day ceremonies and rituals, Garland was described in 1924 by acting premier W. N. Gillies as the 'life and soul' of the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee, although he later shared the post of honorary secretary of the committee with Captain E. R. B. Pike. With the support of the various Queensland premiers who chaired the committee ex officio, Garland ensured that, as Anzac Day was a civilian tribute, the committee should remain civilian. The Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia under (Sir) Bob Huish only gained control of the committee and thereby of Anzac Day in Queensland in 1935.
Garland initiated the Anzac Day march, the returned soldiers' luncheon, the two minutes silence, the wreath-laying ceremonies at memorials and the special church services. He also began a trust to use money raised from Anzac Day badges for the care of soldiers' graves at home and abroad. The royal blue silk badges devised by Garland include the winged lion of St Mark, because St Mark's Day coincided with Anzac Day. The badge and ceremonies, vigorously backed by Garland, were taken up in other States and to a very large extent in New Zealand and Great Britain.
Garland was overpoweringly energetic with a distinctive flair, if not genius, for organization. He was appointed O.B.E. in 1934. An enthusiastic Jacobite, he bore various titles in the Order of King Charles the Martyr. Widowed in 1933, he died on 9 October 1939 and was buried in Toowong cemetery. His estate was valued for probate at £3660.
This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 8, (MUP), 1981
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GAULT, James Archibald
Methodist Clergyman Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 26 June 1865 at Manchester, England Husband of Mrs. Edith Ann Maria GAULT Of 'The Inglenook', Sea Parade, Cheltenham, Vic. Aged 50 years Enlisted 01 July 1915 for Continuous Service Embarked 16 July 1915 per 'HMAT Demosthenes' from Melbourne, Vic Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Embarked 29 March 1916 per 'RMS Orontes' from Melbourne, Vic. Served in Egypt and on the Western Front Returned to Australia 01 November 1919 Awarded OBE |
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The Rev. Captain James Gault has returned to Melbourne after a few weeks spent in Tasmania. Mr. Gault is looking very well, although he still feels some effects of his attack of paratyphoid. His energetic nature is hoping that he may soon be permitted to return to Egypt.
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PADRE REVERED BY A.I.F.
Death of Rev. J. A. Gault
The Rev. J. A. Gault, a Methodist minister, who was widely known to Australian soldiers as Padre Gault, died yesterday after a long illness.
One of the best-loved padres in the AIF, Mr. Gault served for four years with the Australians, at first in Egypt and later in France and England. After the war, he continued to show great interest in returned soldiers and work in training camps.
When he retired in February, 1934, Mr. Gault had been in the ministry for 40 years. Bom at Manchester. England on June 10, 1865 he came to
Australia when aged three years in the sailing-ship Antiope. He was educated at Gold street State school and later at Wesley College. After his appointment as a minister, he served the church in many circuits in Tasmania and Victoria.
Before the war he was superintendent of the Methodist Mission at Collingwood,and after his return from overseas he occupied important positions, including those of superintendent minister in the Brunswick, Port Melbourne, and Yarra street, Geelong, circuits. His last charge was at Camberwell. After ill-health caused him to retire, he lived at Mentone.
He has left a widow, a son, and two daughters. Dr. Edward Gault. of Collins street, is a brother, and there are two sisters in New Zealand.
The funeral will leave Mr. Gault's home In Sea parade, Mentone, tomorrow, at 2p.m., for the Methodist Church, Mentone. It will then proceed to the Springvale Crematorium. W. D. Rose and Son. Cheltenham, are making the arrangemnts.
R.S.L. Tribute
"Returned soldiers will learn of the death of Padre Gault with deep regret," said the president of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. G. W. Holland) lastnight. "He was revered by the AIF. for his unfailing sympathy, understanding, and comradeship."
The Argus Wednesday 02 February 1938 page 2
PADRE REVERED BY A.I.F.
Death of Rev. J. A. Gault
The Rev. J. A. Gault, a Methodist minister, who was widely known to Australian soldiers as Padre Gault, died yesterday after a long illness.
One of the best-loved padres in the AIF, Mr. Gault served for four years with the Australians, at first in Egypt and later in France and England. After the war, he continued to show great interest in returned soldiers and work in training camps.
When he retired in February, 1934, Mr. Gault had been in the ministry for 40 years. Bom at Manchester. England on June 10, 1865 he came to
Australia when aged three years in the sailing-ship Antiope. He was educated at Gold street State school and later at Wesley College. After his appointment as a minister, he served the church in many circuits in Tasmania and Victoria.
Before the war he was superintendent of the Methodist Mission at Collingwood,and after his return from overseas he occupied important positions, including those of superintendent minister in the Brunswick, Port Melbourne, and Yarra street, Geelong, circuits. His last charge was at Camberwell. After ill-health caused him to retire, he lived at Mentone.
He has left a widow, a son, and two daughters. Dr. Edward Gault. of Collins street, is a brother, and there are two sisters in New Zealand.
The funeral will leave Mr. Gault's home In Sea parade, Mentone, tomorrow, at 2p.m., for the Methodist Church, Mentone. It will then proceed to the Springvale Crematorium. W. D. Rose and Son. Cheltenham, are making the arrangemnts.
R.S.L. Tribute
"Returned soldiers will learn of the death of Padre Gault with deep regret," said the president of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. G. W. Holland) lastnight. "He was revered by the AIF. for his unfailing sympathy, understanding, and comradeship."
The Argus Wednesday 02 February 1938 page 2
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REV. J. A. GAULT.
BELOVED A.I.F."PADRE."
Death After A Long Illness.
After a long Illness, the death occurred at his home at Mentone yesterday afternoon, of Rev. James Archibald ("Padre") Gault, one of the best known and beloved Methodist chaplains to the A.I.F. at Galllpoli and in France. Sorrow at the "padre's" demise, at the age of 72 years, will be shared not only by the thousands to whom ho rendered, both spiritual and temporal comfort during the war, but, also by a host of friends won during a long and. fruitful, ministry at many centres in the State, and as chaplain at military camps after the war. He retired from the ministry three years ago, and had suffered Ill-health from that time.
Deceased entered the Methodist ministry in 1894, and was ordained four years later. After a successful year as conference evangelist. he was stationed at Mansfield, then at Richmond. Following a ministry at Richmond he was transferred to Tasmania, where for twelve years he exercised his ministry at Mt Lyell Launceston, Penguin and Hobart. Returning to Victoria, Mr. Gault was stationed at St. Kilda, and when the war broke out he was associated with the Colllngwood Mission. He left on active service as a chaplain with the first troops, and was ' present ' throughout the Galllpoli campaign. Later he was with the forces In France, and remained on active service until the last of the troops were demobilised to 1920. He was affectionately known as "padre"after the war to the thousands of soldiers who had learned to regard him as guide, philosopher and friend In the trenches. He was noted always for the good cheer he invariably brought to the troops, and his famous "stunts" among the men were subsequently recorded by him in his publication, "The Stunt Book." For services rendered he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. On his return to Australia In 1920 he was stationed at Brunswick for three years, and then followed ministries at Port Melbourne, Spring-road, Malvern and finally at Camberwell. A deeply spiritual man, he brought a rare devotion to his ministry, and was beloved by his congregations and ministerial brethren alike. He shunned the limelight, and was one of the most retiring men in conference affairs.
The deceased is survived by a widow,two' daughters and, one, son. Dr. Edward L. Gaul is a brother,
The Age Wednesday 02 February 1938 page 10
REV. J. A. GAULT.
BELOVED A.I.F."PADRE."
Death After A Long Illness.
After a long Illness, the death occurred at his home at Mentone yesterday afternoon, of Rev. James Archibald ("Padre") Gault, one of the best known and beloved Methodist chaplains to the A.I.F. at Galllpoli and in France. Sorrow at the "padre's" demise, at the age of 72 years, will be shared not only by the thousands to whom ho rendered, both spiritual and temporal comfort during the war, but, also by a host of friends won during a long and. fruitful, ministry at many centres in the State, and as chaplain at military camps after the war. He retired from the ministry three years ago, and had suffered Ill-health from that time.
Deceased entered the Methodist ministry in 1894, and was ordained four years later. After a successful year as conference evangelist. he was stationed at Mansfield, then at Richmond. Following a ministry at Richmond he was transferred to Tasmania, where for twelve years he exercised his ministry at Mt Lyell Launceston, Penguin and Hobart. Returning to Victoria, Mr. Gault was stationed at St. Kilda, and when the war broke out he was associated with the Colllngwood Mission. He left on active service as a chaplain with the first troops, and was ' present ' throughout the Galllpoli campaign. Later he was with the forces In France, and remained on active service until the last of the troops were demobilised to 1920. He was affectionately known as "padre"after the war to the thousands of soldiers who had learned to regard him as guide, philosopher and friend In the trenches. He was noted always for the good cheer he invariably brought to the troops, and his famous "stunts" among the men were subsequently recorded by him in his publication, "The Stunt Book." For services rendered he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. On his return to Australia In 1920 he was stationed at Brunswick for three years, and then followed ministries at Port Melbourne, Spring-road, Malvern and finally at Camberwell. A deeply spiritual man, he brought a rare devotion to his ministry, and was beloved by his congregations and ministerial brethren alike. He shunned the limelight, and was one of the most retiring men in conference affairs.
The deceased is survived by a widow,two' daughters and, one, son. Dr. Edward L. Gaul is a brother,
The Age Wednesday 02 February 1938 page 10
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GIBBONS, Patrick Joseph
Chaplain HMAS Australia Born 15 March 1882 Claremorris, Co Mayo, Ireland
The first Catholic Chaplain appointed to the RAN was Father Patrick Joseph Gibbons, BA, on the 16 August, 1912. Served on Cerberus 16 August 1912 - 21 June 1913 Australia 22 June 1913 - 12 November 1913 Cerberus 13 November 1913 - 26 November 1913 Australia 27 November 1913 - 11 February 1920 Penguin 12 January 1920 - 03 February 1920 Transferred to Retired list 04 February 1920 Died 12 December 1947 Buried Melbourne General Cemetery Read more here OBITUARY
REV P. J. GIBBONS Rev Father Patrick J. Gibbons, parish priest of Our Lady of Victories, Camberwell, died yesterday morning at a private hospital after an illness of four weeks. |
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He was born in March, 1882, at Claremorris, Co Mayo, Ireland, and after his studies at Rockwell College and St Patrick's College, Maynooth, he was ordained in 1904.
He came to Australia the same year, and served in the parishes of Gisborne, Geelong, South Melbourne, and St Patrick's Cathedral. He was appointed first Catholic chaplain to the Royal Australian Navy, with which he gave distinguished service during the First World War. In 1921 he became parish priest of St Joan of Arc's, Brighton, and a little more than 10 years ago he was transferred to the charge of Our Lady of Victories. He was the first chairman of the Catholic Hour Broadcasting Committee. There will be a Solemn Requiem Mass for Fr Gibbons at Our Lady of Victories, Camberwell, on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The Argus Saturday 13 December 1947 page 8 |
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GILBERT, James Patrick
Roman Catholic Priest Chaplain 4th Class Brother of William B GILBERT Of Greymouth, New Zealand Resided Randwick, NSW Aged 39 years Enlisted 28 July 1915 for Voyage Only Embarked 28 July 1915 per 'HMAT Suffolk' from Sydney, NSW Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Awarded Military Cross 'At PETILLON on the 19th/20th July 1916 Chaplain GILBERT displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion in attending to the wounded and dead under heavy machine gun and artillery fire. Chaplain GILBERT worked unceasingly for 48 hours after the action carrying in wounded and attending the dead, most of the time under heavy fire.' Returned to Australia 06 May 1919 |
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Father Gilbert was bom at Kuniara, onthe west coast of the South Island, New Zealand, and was educated by the Sisters of Mercy in that town. From the age of 16 to 26 he followed the occupation of gold mining on the west coast, ever cherishing the desire to abandon the world and enter the sacred ministry. God's Providence intervened by bringing to that comparatively remote territory the late Father Treand, M.S.C., whose invitation to James Gilbert to leave almost immediately for Kensington, Sydney, was accepted. Entering the novitiate of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1902, Father Gilbert was ordained in Sydney by the late Cardinal Morau on November 30, 1908, with others, who include Rev. Father M. Smith, M.S.C. (Superior of the Randwick parish), and Rev.Father E. .1. Drohan, M.S.C. (Tasmania). From 1908 to the end of 1912 Father Gilbert was in charge of the parish of Ahaura (diocese of Christchurch, N.Z.). Then followed 12 months at Uoomalling (W.A.), and shorter periods in the Riverina and Queenstown (Tasmania). Shortly after the outbreak of the Great War Father Gilbert was appointed to Coogee, but left for the front as chaplain to the 15th Brigade, A.I.F. Returning in August, 1919, he resumed parochial work, taking charge of Coogee,where he has since remained.
Intensive Building. The handsome and serviceable parochial buildings which now adorn a spacious, elevated block of ground are the admirable results of the zealous enterprise, hard work, and sympathetic leadership of Father Gilbert. In1920 he purchased the land for about£5300; the beautiful Church of St. Brigid, with its commanding spire, was erected in 1921 at a cost of £15,000; the school was built in 1924, adding another £1000 expenditure; and various other improvements have been made. A brother of the jubilarian was the late Father Thomas Gilbert, S.M., who was successively rector of St. Patrick's College (Wellington, N.Z.) and St. Bede's College (Christchurch, N.Z.), and died three years ago. Other brothers are Rev. Brother Fergus (Marist Brothers' College, Stennenbosch, South Africa), and Messrs. W. Gilbert (Greymouth, N.Z.), John Gilbert (Kumara, N.z'), and Jerry Gilbert. Miss Mary Gilbert (Tihape, N.Z.) is a sister. Before the public reception of Father Gilbert last Sunday, Rev. Father E. Dignam, M.S.C., preached at evening devotions a very appropriate sermon on the priesthood, with special reference to the honour and remarkable work for God of Father Gilbert.Among those present at the reception were Very Rev. Fathers A. Perkins, M.S.C.(Provincial), and J. Power M.SC Rev. Fathers J. Gilbert, M.S.C, E. McAuliffe, PP E Dignam, M.S.C, and Puoebet, MSC Sacred Heart Missionary Brothers, Our Lady's Nurses (Coogee), and Messrs.C. Eves '(chairman), W. Sprott, N. Flint, F. Powell, II. O'Connor, S. K. Callaghan and O'Connell. Amidst loud applause lather Gilbert proceeded to the stage through a guard of honour of the 1st Coogee troop of Catholic Boy Scouts (Scoutmaster A. Lee in charge).
Jubilee Greetings and Presentations. The chairman (Mr. Eves) said that Coogee parish was particularly fortunate in its pastor, Father Gilbert, and the people hoped God would spare him. for many years to remain in the parish. He did not like any demonstration or words of praise for what he did; but his flock could not refrain from telling him that they loved him. In his heart, continued Mr. Eves, he had an affection for Father Gilbert which could spring only from a God-given impulse. Father Gilbert 's untiring efforts and guidance of the parishioners had made them wonder how he could have stood up to the tasks he had gone through. Supporting the jubilee greetings, Mr.Sprott said that the hearts of all present were overflowing with happiness and gratitude for sharing in Father Gilbert's joyous jubilee. His coming to Coogee was a priceless gift to the parish, for his zeal,devotion, and self-sacrifice were extraordinary. No one was more worthy of honour than Father Gilbert for what he had done in the parish, and the people loved and honoured him 'for that and for what he meant to them. To know Father Gilbert was to love him. Here upon, Mr. Sprott presented Father Gilbert with a wallet of notes, his parishioners' gift, as a mark of their love, esteem, pride and joy. The jubilarian, they felt, deserved a rest, and they hoped he would take a holiday and come back to complete his priesthood in Coogee.
The Catholic Press Thursday 07 December 1933 page 19
Intensive Building. The handsome and serviceable parochial buildings which now adorn a spacious, elevated block of ground are the admirable results of the zealous enterprise, hard work, and sympathetic leadership of Father Gilbert. In1920 he purchased the land for about£5300; the beautiful Church of St. Brigid, with its commanding spire, was erected in 1921 at a cost of £15,000; the school was built in 1924, adding another £1000 expenditure; and various other improvements have been made. A brother of the jubilarian was the late Father Thomas Gilbert, S.M., who was successively rector of St. Patrick's College (Wellington, N.Z.) and St. Bede's College (Christchurch, N.Z.), and died three years ago. Other brothers are Rev. Brother Fergus (Marist Brothers' College, Stennenbosch, South Africa), and Messrs. W. Gilbert (Greymouth, N.Z.), John Gilbert (Kumara, N.z'), and Jerry Gilbert. Miss Mary Gilbert (Tihape, N.Z.) is a sister. Before the public reception of Father Gilbert last Sunday, Rev. Father E. Dignam, M.S.C., preached at evening devotions a very appropriate sermon on the priesthood, with special reference to the honour and remarkable work for God of Father Gilbert.Among those present at the reception were Very Rev. Fathers A. Perkins, M.S.C.(Provincial), and J. Power M.SC Rev. Fathers J. Gilbert, M.S.C, E. McAuliffe, PP E Dignam, M.S.C, and Puoebet, MSC Sacred Heart Missionary Brothers, Our Lady's Nurses (Coogee), and Messrs.C. Eves '(chairman), W. Sprott, N. Flint, F. Powell, II. O'Connor, S. K. Callaghan and O'Connell. Amidst loud applause lather Gilbert proceeded to the stage through a guard of honour of the 1st Coogee troop of Catholic Boy Scouts (Scoutmaster A. Lee in charge).
Jubilee Greetings and Presentations. The chairman (Mr. Eves) said that Coogee parish was particularly fortunate in its pastor, Father Gilbert, and the people hoped God would spare him. for many years to remain in the parish. He did not like any demonstration or words of praise for what he did; but his flock could not refrain from telling him that they loved him. In his heart, continued Mr. Eves, he had an affection for Father Gilbert which could spring only from a God-given impulse. Father Gilbert 's untiring efforts and guidance of the parishioners had made them wonder how he could have stood up to the tasks he had gone through. Supporting the jubilee greetings, Mr.Sprott said that the hearts of all present were overflowing with happiness and gratitude for sharing in Father Gilbert's joyous jubilee. His coming to Coogee was a priceless gift to the parish, for his zeal,devotion, and self-sacrifice were extraordinary. No one was more worthy of honour than Father Gilbert for what he had done in the parish, and the people loved and honoured him 'for that and for what he meant to them. To know Father Gilbert was to love him. Here upon, Mr. Sprott presented Father Gilbert with a wallet of notes, his parishioners' gift, as a mark of their love, esteem, pride and joy. The jubilarian, they felt, deserved a rest, and they hoped he would take a holiday and come back to complete his priesthood in Coogee.
The Catholic Press Thursday 07 December 1933 page 19
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GILDER, George
Congregational Clergyman Chaplain 4th Class Husband of A F GILDER Of North Geelong, Vic. Aged 32 years Enlisted 25 August 1916 for Continuous Service Embarked 11 September 1916 per 'HMAT Euripides' from Melbourne, Vic. Returned to Australia 16 July 1917 |
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GILES, Robbie Abney
Church of England Minister of Religion Chaplain 4th Class Born 29 April 1886 at Morrisons, Vic. Husband of Maude Lilian GILES Resided Sunbury, Vic. Aged 31 years Enlisted 15 April 1918 Appointment terminated in England 03 July 1920 Travelled to and from England to Australia after the war Returned to England Janaury 1951 Died 1966 |
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PRAYER BOOK CONTROVERSY,
An Outspoken Clergyman.
The Rev. R. A. Giles, M.A., Vicar of Sheriff Hales, Shropshire, an Australian who had been in England since the war, passed through Fremantle yesterday in the liner Orvieto on his way to the Eastern States. For the past fIve years Mr. Giles was engaged upon the compilation of a. book,''The Constitutional History of the Church in Australia,' the manuscript of which he has brought with him to show to the Australian bishops. He said yesterday that the book had been compiled under the , 'superintendence of Professor C. N. Jenkins, D.D., who occupies the chair of ecclesiastics at Oxford, and it was intended as a reference book. .
Referring to the Prayer Book controversy Mr. Giles safd that the general trend of thought in England was in favour of its introduction. The book had passed the houses of bishops, clergy and laiety. and . was now awaiting consideration by Parliament. There was strong. opposition, from a section of the Church prlnicipally the evangelists whose opinions ; might be strongly represented in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords. He thought that if either of the Houses did not pass the measure it would be the first step towards the dis-establishment of the Church. A native of Melbourne, Mr. Giles accompanied the A.I.F. to France as a chaplain, and he was gassed twice during the war. After the Armistice he was appointed organising secretary to the Bishop of London, and three years later he accepted his present appointment. He is a good horseman, and in Shropshire is known as 'The Hunting Parson' because of his fondness for fox hunting.
The West Australia Wednesday 05 October 1927 page 11
An Outspoken Clergyman.
The Rev. R. A. Giles, M.A., Vicar of Sheriff Hales, Shropshire, an Australian who had been in England since the war, passed through Fremantle yesterday in the liner Orvieto on his way to the Eastern States. For the past fIve years Mr. Giles was engaged upon the compilation of a. book,''The Constitutional History of the Church in Australia,' the manuscript of which he has brought with him to show to the Australian bishops. He said yesterday that the book had been compiled under the , 'superintendence of Professor C. N. Jenkins, D.D., who occupies the chair of ecclesiastics at Oxford, and it was intended as a reference book. .
Referring to the Prayer Book controversy Mr. Giles safd that the general trend of thought in England was in favour of its introduction. The book had passed the houses of bishops, clergy and laiety. and . was now awaiting consideration by Parliament. There was strong. opposition, from a section of the Church prlnicipally the evangelists whose opinions ; might be strongly represented in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords. He thought that if either of the Houses did not pass the measure it would be the first step towards the dis-establishment of the Church. A native of Melbourne, Mr. Giles accompanied the A.I.F. to France as a chaplain, and he was gassed twice during the war. After the Armistice he was appointed organising secretary to the Bishop of London, and three years later he accepted his present appointment. He is a good horseman, and in Shropshire is known as 'The Hunting Parson' because of his fondness for fox hunting.
The West Australia Wednesday 05 October 1927 page 11
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GILLISON, Andrew
Presbyterian Clergyman Chaplain 4th Class Born 07 June 1868 at Baldernock near Glasgow, Scotland Husband of Isobel GILLISON St. George's Manse, East St. Kilda, Vic. Enlisted 23 October 1914 for Continuous Service Embarked 22 December 1914 with the 14th Battalion Embarkation roll shows him embarking 04 October 1915 per 'HMAT Mashobra' - 2 weeks after he died of wounds at Gallipoli Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Died of wounds 22 August 1915 at Gallipoli Aged 47 years Commemorated Embarkation Pier Cemetery Special Memorial B62 |
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Andrew Gillison (1868-1915), Presbyterian minister and military chaplain, was born on 7 June 1868 at Baldernock, Stirling, Scotland, son of Rev. John Gillison, minister of the Free Church of Scotland, and his wife Jane, née Broatch. He was educated in Edinburgh, at Watson's College and the University of Edinburgh (M.A., 1889; B.D.). Having studied theology at New College, Edinburgh, in 1890-94 he accepted a call to the ministry in the United States of America and gained further experience in Edinburgh and England before he was called to the Free Church at Maryhill, Glasgow, in 1897. He had married Isobel Napier in 1895. He accepted a call in 1903 to St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Brisbane, and in 1909 became minister at St George's Church, East St Kilda, one of the most important Presbyterian charges in Victoria.
Gillison had served as a private in the Queen's Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1885-87, and had maintained close contact with soldiers in Glasgow where his church adjoined the military barracks. He became a part-time chaplain to the Australian Military Forces on 9 November 1906, and from 1909 was chaplain to the Victorian Scottish Regiment. He was appointed chaplain-captain (4th class) in the Australian Imperial Force on 23 October 1914 and applied for the 14th Battalion out of respect for its commander, Lieutenant-Colonel R. E. Courtney.
Gillison had served as a private in the Queen's Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1885-87, and had maintained close contact with soldiers in Glasgow where his church adjoined the military barracks. He became a part-time chaplain to the Australian Military Forces on 9 November 1906, and from 1909 was chaplain to the Victorian Scottish Regiment. He was appointed chaplain-captain (4th class) in the Australian Imperial Force on 23 October 1914 and applied for the 14th Battalion out of respect for its commander, Lieutenant-Colonel R. E. Courtney.
As one of the few A.I.F. chaplains with any previous military experience Gillison introduced some British customs to his battalion. On 13 December 1914 the governor-general Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson presented the unit with its colours, which Gillison consecrated, and next Sunday the battalion paraded at his church to witness the consignment of the colours 'until our return'. Gillison spoke to the men 'about the responsibility of having colours, and what these meant'. His parishioners farewelled him warmly and generously, presenting him with two cameras, field-glasses, an automatic pistol, a wristlet watch, an attaché case and a purse of twenty guineas. They also donated £250 and sports equipment for the use of the battalion.
They sailed on 22 December and Gillison devoted himself to routine troopship tasks. He censored the mail, visited the hospital and detention cells each day, and conducted two services on Sundays. Arriving in camp at Heliopolis, Egypt, on 3 February 1915, he took part in many of the training exercises and attended lectures. While he mixed with the elite of British society in Cairo and, coincidentally, met acquaintances from his Edinburgh days, the troops found entertainment elsewhere. 'I fear the character of the city has to some extent reflected on the character or rather the reputation of the troops', he wrote. In camp he was mess secretary and treasurer of the battalion's fund.
They sailed on 22 December and Gillison devoted himself to routine troopship tasks. He censored the mail, visited the hospital and detention cells each day, and conducted two services on Sundays. Arriving in camp at Heliopolis, Egypt, on 3 February 1915, he took part in many of the training exercises and attended lectures. While he mixed with the elite of British society in Cairo and, coincidentally, met acquaintances from his Edinburgh days, the troops found entertainment elsewhere. 'I fear the character of the city has to some extent reflected on the character or rather the reputation of the troops', he wrote. In camp he was mess secretary and treasurer of the battalion's fund.
Gillison had a good view of the Anzac landing from his destroyer; he wrote that the Australians showed 'a dash characteristic of the finest British traditions'. He landed on 26 April at about 11 p.m. but the message ordering him ashore was a mistake and he returned to his ship where he cared for the wounded and buried eight men at sea. He landed on the third morning, the second chaplain ashore he believed, and took up duty at a dressing station. He consoled the wounded and buried the dead, praying over men of all denominations and sharing the work with all chaplains, even saying of the Catholic service that it 'may not be all that we would desire, but it is simple and we can all join in it'.
Gillison found the burial of the dead, on the day of the truce arranged for that purpose, a gruesome task. 'I never beheld such a sickening sight in my life and hope it may not be my lot again'. His diary ends on that sad note. He died on 22 August 1915 of wounds received during the advance on Hill 60. The official historian, Charles Bean, records that while Gillison was waiting to read the burial service for men who had fallen in this action he heard someone groaning in the scrub nearby. He had been warned against moving onto the ridge in daylight but he went forward far enough to see that a wounded man was being troubled by ants, and called on two men to help drag the wounded soldier out. When a Turkish sniper opened fire Gillison was severely wounded and died that day. He was mentioned in dispatches and tributes to his work showed what a popular and respected chaplain he had been.
His wife, three sons and a daughter survived him. One son, Douglas Napier, wrote the World War II official history of the Royal Australian Air Force in 1939-42.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/gillison-andrew-6389
Gillison found the burial of the dead, on the day of the truce arranged for that purpose, a gruesome task. 'I never beheld such a sickening sight in my life and hope it may not be my lot again'. His diary ends on that sad note. He died on 22 August 1915 of wounds received during the advance on Hill 60. The official historian, Charles Bean, records that while Gillison was waiting to read the burial service for men who had fallen in this action he heard someone groaning in the scrub nearby. He had been warned against moving onto the ridge in daylight but he went forward far enough to see that a wounded man was being troubled by ants, and called on two men to help drag the wounded soldier out. When a Turkish sniper opened fire Gillison was severely wounded and died that day. He was mentioned in dispatches and tributes to his work showed what a popular and respected chaplain he had been.
His wife, three sons and a daughter survived him. One son, Douglas Napier, wrote the World War II official history of the Royal Australian Air Force in 1939-42.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/gillison-andrew-6389
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GOIDANICH, Edward O'Sullivan
Roman Catholic Ordained Pries Captain Chaplain Born 1867 in Cobb, Co. Cork, Ireland Son of Gabriele GOIDANICH and Arabella nee O'SULLIVAN Educated in Ireland and Ordained Priest Arrived in Australia 1891 NOK Cousin - Kate O'SULLIVAN Of 168 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW Resided Charlton, Vic. Enlisted 08 May 1915 for Continuous Service Embarked 22 May 1915 per 'Afric' from Melbourne, Vic. Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Awarded Military Cross 'For consistent good work throughout the operations of the 6th Aust. Infanry Brigade in FRANCE from 26th March 1916 onwards. the Rev. Fater Goidanich was also brought to notice at ANZAC (wounded)' Returned to Australia 13 Febraury 1917 Died 18 August 1948 at Ararat, Vic. Buried Ararat Cemetery |
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Illness of Military Chaplain
News has reached the Bishop that Captain the Rev. E. O'S Goidanich was taken ill with sceptic pneumonia shortly after he began work on shire. It was probably contracted from horses which died of the complaint on the voyage. For a few days his temperature hovered between 104 deg and 105 deg. F. an inoculation with pneumono-vaccine worked wonders, and he was convalescent at the time the report was made, and is now most probably immersed in most urgent work.
Advocate Saturday 21 August 1915 page 18
Rev. E. O'S. Goidanich Wounded.
The following cable was received by his Grace the Archbishop of Mel-bourne: —Heliopolis, Cairo. Achbishop Carr, Melbourne. Father P. Murphy (S.A.) and self wounded. Both doing well. GOIDANICH.
Our Ballarat correspondent writes: Captain the Rev. E. O'S. Goidanich, who has been pastor of Charlton for several years, was one of the first Victorian priests to be accepted as chaplain to the Australian troops on active service. As recorded in the'Tribune,' he was recently transferred from the hospitals in Egypt to the trenches at Gallipoli. On Saturday a cablegram was received announcing that Father Goidanich had been wounded, and was in hospital at Heliopolis, where he was doing well.
Tribune Thursday 25 November 1915 page 5
News has reached the Bishop that Captain the Rev. E. O'S Goidanich was taken ill with sceptic pneumonia shortly after he began work on shire. It was probably contracted from horses which died of the complaint on the voyage. For a few days his temperature hovered between 104 deg and 105 deg. F. an inoculation with pneumono-vaccine worked wonders, and he was convalescent at the time the report was made, and is now most probably immersed in most urgent work.
Advocate Saturday 21 August 1915 page 18
Rev. E. O'S. Goidanich Wounded.
The following cable was received by his Grace the Archbishop of Mel-bourne: —Heliopolis, Cairo. Achbishop Carr, Melbourne. Father P. Murphy (S.A.) and self wounded. Both doing well. GOIDANICH.
Our Ballarat correspondent writes: Captain the Rev. E. O'S. Goidanich, who has been pastor of Charlton for several years, was one of the first Victorian priests to be accepted as chaplain to the Australian troops on active service. As recorded in the'Tribune,' he was recently transferred from the hospitals in Egypt to the trenches at Gallipoli. On Saturday a cablegram was received announcing that Father Goidanich had been wounded, and was in hospital at Heliopolis, where he was doing well.
Tribune Thursday 25 November 1915 page 5
Death of Right Reverend Mgr. Goidanich
Two Archbishops and five Bishops were present al the Solemn Obsequies of Right Rev. Monsignor Edward O'Sullivan Goidanich, R.L, V.F. f parish priest of Ararat and one of the best-known priests in the Melbourne Province, who died on August 18, in his eighty-second year. Chaplain with the Australian Expeditionary Forces in the 1914-18 war, he was awarded the Military Cross, a unique distinction for a chaplain, for his service at Gallipoli. Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ararat, on Friday last.
THE late Mgr. Goidanich was born at Queenstown (Cobh),Ireland, and was educated at St. Finbar's College, Cork, and at St. Colman's College, Fermoy, which he attended at the same time as his Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. D.Mannix. Later, he studied atthe College des Irlandais, Paris, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1890. His father, of Slavic descent, was born in the Tendino district of Austria—the "Italia Irrendenta,"the recovery of which was one of the reasons for Italy's entry into the First World War. During his youthful years he travelled extensively in Italy, Switzerland, France and Belgium, and his knowledge of languages and of continental customs and modes of life were of great advantage to him later in the years of the war. In 1893, when he had been in the Ballarat diocese a short time,he was appointed first parish priest of the newly-formed mission of Swan Hill, where he remained seven years. During September, 1900, he was transferred to the parish of Charlton, which was then a large mission. In 1905, he built a new church at Wycheproof, which was opened by the late Bishop Higgins of Ballarat on June 28. Three days later, the Bishop made an appeal to the people of Charlton to build a new church there. The project was warmly received and Fr. Goidanich (as he then was) had the satisfaction of seeing the first stone laid by the Bishop in February of the following year. The new brick church, built to the design of Keogh and Austen, was blessed by Bishop Higgins on September 15 of the same year. It had cost £2454. In 1909, a fine Carrara marble altar was added to the church by Fr. Goidanich in memory of his mother, who died at Charlton in 1907. Another church belonging to the period was a large weatherboard structure, 75 feet long at Wooroonook, which was blessed by Bishop Higginson May 18, 1913, at a cost of £600. It was opened free of debt and stood close to the old chapel said to have been erected in the seventies. The pastor volunteered and was appointed a chaplain of the Australian Expeditionary Forces on April 19, 1915,and went into training immediately. By August of the same year he was attending Australian wounded in the Middle East. At the hospital of Heliopolis over one thousand sick and wounded were under his immediate care. Soon after he was transferred to the Dardanelles, and it was in this field of operations that he was awarded the Military Cross, said to be a unique -decoration for a chaplain. Two years after enlistment,he returned to Australia and in January, 1918, was transferred from Charlton as pastor of Port Fairy. During his pastorate of the district, Fr.Goidanich cleared off the debt on the convent. This he accomplished by means of a queen competition in 1919, which realised over £550. Another fete in1923, in aid of the convent, brought in £388. During his pastorate he collected sufficient funds to build the beautiful church at Yambuk, but owing to his transfer to Ararat in 1930 he had not the privilege of supervising its erection. His period at Port Fairy was marked by untiring devotedness, especially during the serious pneumonic influenza which swept the whole State. During this period, he was one of the most heroic workers in the town for all classes of sufferers and of all creeds. In May, 1930, he was appointed successor to Dean O'Hare as Vicar-Forane of the Wimmera. During the existence of the valuable literary joiirnal, "Austral Light," Mgr. Goidanich acted as theological correspondent and contributed a number of informative and well-written articles on different subjects. He was also "responsible for a very fine historical memoir—in three parts—on Bishop Moore, second Bishop of Ballarat. This article has proven of inestimable value in the compilation of the story of this pioneer's life.
YOUTH In his young days, Mgr. Goidanich was an active, vigorous man, of a robust constitution and capable of enduring a great deal of fatigue. He took a keen interest in athletic sports and was an ardent cyclist and motorist. By disposition, tastes and accomplishments, he was well fitted for his arduous ministry in the diocese of Ballarat, and throughout his whole life he maintained a high dignity, yet was able to fraternise with all classes and win their respect and confidence. Two Archbishops and five Bishops were present at the solemn obsequies at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ararat, on Friday, August 21. His Lordship the Bishop of Ballarat, Most Rev. J. P. O'Collins, celebrated the Pontifical Requiem Mass and in the sanctuary were his Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. D. Mannix; his Grace the Coadjutor-Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. J. D.Simonds; Most Rev. J. McCarthy,Bishop of Sandhurst; Most Rev.B. Stewart, Coadjutor-Bishop ofSandhurst; Most Rev. B. Roper, Bishop of Toowoomba (Queensland), and Most Rev. G. Vesters, M.S.C. Bishop O'Collins preached the panegyric. Among the 60 priests present were Right Rev.Mgr. A. F. Fox, V.G., Adm.,Melbourne; Right Rev. Mgr. E. Galligan, R.I., V.G., Warrnambool, and Very Rev. M. Mulcahy,R.I., V.F., Terang.
Advocate Thursday 26 August 1948 page 8
Two Archbishops and five Bishops were present al the Solemn Obsequies of Right Rev. Monsignor Edward O'Sullivan Goidanich, R.L, V.F. f parish priest of Ararat and one of the best-known priests in the Melbourne Province, who died on August 18, in his eighty-second year. Chaplain with the Australian Expeditionary Forces in the 1914-18 war, he was awarded the Military Cross, a unique distinction for a chaplain, for his service at Gallipoli. Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ararat, on Friday last.
THE late Mgr. Goidanich was born at Queenstown (Cobh),Ireland, and was educated at St. Finbar's College, Cork, and at St. Colman's College, Fermoy, which he attended at the same time as his Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. D.Mannix. Later, he studied atthe College des Irlandais, Paris, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1890. His father, of Slavic descent, was born in the Tendino district of Austria—the "Italia Irrendenta,"the recovery of which was one of the reasons for Italy's entry into the First World War. During his youthful years he travelled extensively in Italy, Switzerland, France and Belgium, and his knowledge of languages and of continental customs and modes of life were of great advantage to him later in the years of the war. In 1893, when he had been in the Ballarat diocese a short time,he was appointed first parish priest of the newly-formed mission of Swan Hill, where he remained seven years. During September, 1900, he was transferred to the parish of Charlton, which was then a large mission. In 1905, he built a new church at Wycheproof, which was opened by the late Bishop Higgins of Ballarat on June 28. Three days later, the Bishop made an appeal to the people of Charlton to build a new church there. The project was warmly received and Fr. Goidanich (as he then was) had the satisfaction of seeing the first stone laid by the Bishop in February of the following year. The new brick church, built to the design of Keogh and Austen, was blessed by Bishop Higgins on September 15 of the same year. It had cost £2454. In 1909, a fine Carrara marble altar was added to the church by Fr. Goidanich in memory of his mother, who died at Charlton in 1907. Another church belonging to the period was a large weatherboard structure, 75 feet long at Wooroonook, which was blessed by Bishop Higginson May 18, 1913, at a cost of £600. It was opened free of debt and stood close to the old chapel said to have been erected in the seventies. The pastor volunteered and was appointed a chaplain of the Australian Expeditionary Forces on April 19, 1915,and went into training immediately. By August of the same year he was attending Australian wounded in the Middle East. At the hospital of Heliopolis over one thousand sick and wounded were under his immediate care. Soon after he was transferred to the Dardanelles, and it was in this field of operations that he was awarded the Military Cross, said to be a unique -decoration for a chaplain. Two years after enlistment,he returned to Australia and in January, 1918, was transferred from Charlton as pastor of Port Fairy. During his pastorate of the district, Fr.Goidanich cleared off the debt on the convent. This he accomplished by means of a queen competition in 1919, which realised over £550. Another fete in1923, in aid of the convent, brought in £388. During his pastorate he collected sufficient funds to build the beautiful church at Yambuk, but owing to his transfer to Ararat in 1930 he had not the privilege of supervising its erection. His period at Port Fairy was marked by untiring devotedness, especially during the serious pneumonic influenza which swept the whole State. During this period, he was one of the most heroic workers in the town for all classes of sufferers and of all creeds. In May, 1930, he was appointed successor to Dean O'Hare as Vicar-Forane of the Wimmera. During the existence of the valuable literary joiirnal, "Austral Light," Mgr. Goidanich acted as theological correspondent and contributed a number of informative and well-written articles on different subjects. He was also "responsible for a very fine historical memoir—in three parts—on Bishop Moore, second Bishop of Ballarat. This article has proven of inestimable value in the compilation of the story of this pioneer's life.
YOUTH In his young days, Mgr. Goidanich was an active, vigorous man, of a robust constitution and capable of enduring a great deal of fatigue. He took a keen interest in athletic sports and was an ardent cyclist and motorist. By disposition, tastes and accomplishments, he was well fitted for his arduous ministry in the diocese of Ballarat, and throughout his whole life he maintained a high dignity, yet was able to fraternise with all classes and win their respect and confidence. Two Archbishops and five Bishops were present at the solemn obsequies at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ararat, on Friday, August 21. His Lordship the Bishop of Ballarat, Most Rev. J. P. O'Collins, celebrated the Pontifical Requiem Mass and in the sanctuary were his Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. D. Mannix; his Grace the Coadjutor-Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. J. D.Simonds; Most Rev. J. McCarthy,Bishop of Sandhurst; Most Rev.B. Stewart, Coadjutor-Bishop ofSandhurst; Most Rev. B. Roper, Bishop of Toowoomba (Queensland), and Most Rev. G. Vesters, M.S.C. Bishop O'Collins preached the panegyric. Among the 60 priests present were Right Rev.Mgr. A. F. Fox, V.G., Adm.,Melbourne; Right Rev. Mgr. E. Galligan, R.I., V.G., Warrnambool, and Very Rev. M. Mulcahy,R.I., V.F., Terang.
Advocate Thursday 26 August 1948 page 8
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GOLDING-BIRD, Cyril Henry Church of England Clergyman Chaplain 4th Class Born 15 Setpember 1874 Resided Kalgoorlie, WA Aged 40 years Enlisted 8 September 1914 for Continuous Service Embarked 31 October 1914 per 'HMAT Ascanius' from Fremantle, WA Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Accompanied First Australian Contingent H M T Ascanius to Egypt - proceeded at once to France December 1914. Chiefly attached Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Wimeriux, France Discharged 07 December 1914 Resided at 75 Victoria Street, London, SW in October 1919 |
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Right Rev. Dr. Golding-Bird, Bishop of Kalgoorlie, W.A. Dr. Golding-Bird went from his position as Dean of Newcastle to that of Bishop of Kalgoorlie in 1914, to all appearances a man in the best of health and prime of life and ability. Now, after five years, he has found it absolutely necessary to retire, though he has only done so after a two years' struggle against the orders of his medical advisers.
The dust and the heat have played havoc with the Bishop's throat, which is scarcely to he wondered at. Those who know something of the West know, too, how very much conditions have altered within the last few years, and It Is said that the Bishop would have struggled on if he had only himself to consult, but that he has thought of the interests of his diocese.
The Bishop was ordained in 1887 by the Bishop of St. Alban's, England, and among the several interesting positions he has held was that of Dean of the Anglican Church in South America in 1907 and 1908. From 1909 to 1914. as Dean of Newcastle, his public utterance will be well remembered.
1936 - The Right Rev. C. H. Golding-Bird,formerly Bishop of Kalgoorlie and now Assistant-Bishop of Guildford and Archdeacon of Dorking (England) has been appointed Archdeacon of Surrey.
1953 - The Right Rev. C. H. GoldingBird, Assistant Bishop of Guildford, England, since 1930. is resigning for reasons of health.Bishop Golding-Bird was consecrated Bishop of Kalgoorlie in 1914.
The dust and the heat have played havoc with the Bishop's throat, which is scarcely to he wondered at. Those who know something of the West know, too, how very much conditions have altered within the last few years, and It Is said that the Bishop would have struggled on if he had only himself to consult, but that he has thought of the interests of his diocese.
The Bishop was ordained in 1887 by the Bishop of St. Alban's, England, and among the several interesting positions he has held was that of Dean of the Anglican Church in South America in 1907 and 1908. From 1909 to 1914. as Dean of Newcastle, his public utterance will be well remembered.
1936 - The Right Rev. C. H. Golding-Bird,formerly Bishop of Kalgoorlie and now Assistant-Bishop of Guildford and Archdeacon of Dorking (England) has been appointed Archdeacon of Surrey.
1953 - The Right Rev. C. H. GoldingBird, Assistant Bishop of Guildford, England, since 1930. is resigning for reasons of health.Bishop Golding-Bird was consecrated Bishop of Kalgoorlie in 1914.
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GOLLER, Alfred Ernest
Presbyterian Clergyman Chaplin 4th Class Born 25 July 1883 at Leigh Road, near Bannockburn, Vic. Son of John and Matilda GOLLER Husband of Hilda GOLLER Of 81 South road, Brighton Beach, Vic. Resided Lancefield, Vic. Aged 33 years Enlisted 16 January 1917 Awarded Military Cross 'Near PROYART, from the evening on 10th August 1918 (when he accompanied the Battalion which was advanced guard to the Brigade in an advance into enemy country fill the Battalion withdrew to reserve area, Chaplain GOLLER was amongst the men wherever they were assisting in every way, and encouraging, by his utter fearlessness, the men when hard pushed. His energy was tireless and in the intervals of encouraging the forward troops he ministered to the wounded in most cases under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He several times made his way from the forward troops along the main road back to the Dressing Station near Brigade Headquarters, the road at all times being heavily shelled and Machine Gunned and on each occasion brought back valuable information. Chaplain GOLLER throughout the time he was attached to this Brigade did most sterling work among the troops. He devoted his whole time to the welfare of the men and especially when they were in the line was tireless in his efforts to increase their comfort. disregarding all thought of personal safety, he visited the most exposed positions with cigarettes, papers etc and by his cheery manner helped much to sustain the morale of the troops. Chaplain GOLLER was kille din action near BONY on 29th September 1918.' Killed in action 29 September 1918 at Rossnoy while collecting the personal effects of members of 37th Bn who had just been killed; hit in the shoulder by a machine gun bullet that entered his heart; death instantaneous Aged 35 years Buried Templeux-le-Guerard British Cemetery II F 29, France |
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GOODMAN, Aubrey John
Roman Catholic Clergyman Chaplain 4th Class Born 12 August 1879 Son of Thomas Joseph GOODMAN Of 12 Cowle Street, West Perth, WA Resided Kensington, NSW Aged 38 years Enlisted 09 September 1915 for Continuous Service Embarked 04 October 1915 per 'HMAT Mashobra' from Sydney, NSW Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Returned to Australia 02 June 1919 |
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Captain the Rev. A. J. Goodman, M.S.H., who has been appointed Chaplain to the Australian Expeditionary Forces for continuous service, left for the front by a troopship on Monday last. Father Goodman is the third chaplain given by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart from Australia during the present war. The other two were Captain, Rev.J. Gilbert, 'M.S.H., and Captain Rev. Paul Lyn'ch,' M.S.H., who are now at the front. All three were educated for the priesthood arid trained for missionary work at the Sacred Heart Monastery, Kensington. Being. Australians themselves, they gladly volunteered as chaplains. deeming it an honour, to follow their countrymen to the fighting line, there, to give them all possible spiritual aid where, they need it most. Rev., Father Gilbert is a native of New Zealand, Father. Goodman of West Australia, and Father Lynch hails from Ireland, though Australia is the land. of his adoption. The three, of them have been appointed for continuous. service until the end of the war, and they are the first Australian priests to have received such an appointment. Two of the present chaplain's brothers have already been in active service. Private T. Goodman. (W.A,), who has been seriously wounded, and has since, returned home in a very critical condition and Private A. Goodman, who is still Mn the firing line. Our new chaplain then, makes the trio from this patriotic family.
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GORDON, Edward
Church of England Captain Chaplain 4th Class Husband of Mrs. P M Barbara GORDON Of The Rectory, Campbelltown, Tas. Aged 44 years Enlisted 16 July 1916 for Voyage Only Embarked 08 August 1916 per 'HMAT Ballarat' from Hobart, Tas. Returned to Australia 08 August 1919 |
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OBITUARY
The Rev E. Gordon
The Rev Edward Gordon, 5 Crompton Ave., Launceston, who was rector of St. Luke's Church of England, Campbell Town for nearly 26 years until his retirement in 1929, died yesterday in a private hospital at Launceston, aged 77 years. He had beenin failing health for some months.
Born in Manchester, Mr Gordon was educated at the Manchester Grammar School and at Oxford University, where he was a member of Queen's College. After taking his MA degree, he spent a year at Wycliffe Hall, the theological college, under Bishop Chavasse. His first parish work was at Chorley, in Lancashire. Later he assisted in the parishes of Kirkham and Middleton. In May, 1903, he was appointed by Bishop Mercer to the parish of Campbell Town, and before beginning his duties there, was acting precentor of St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, for a short period. Mr Gordon left Tasmania in 1916 as a chaplain in the AIF. He returned in 1917, but went to England again for a year in 1918.
During his long service at Campbell Town, Mr Gordon was instrumental in raising £1,000, with which St. Luke's Church was re-roofed. a new vestry and classroom for the Sunday School were built, and the tower of the church repaired and strengthened. He was a member of the Campbell Town Hospital Bd. for 26 years, for 18 years of which he was chairman. He took an active Interest in public affairs in the town and in sport. Since his retirement he had lived in Launceston.
In 1907, Mr Gordon married Miss Pauline Ivery, of Ballarat. He is survived by Mrs Gordon and two sons. Flt-Lt Bernard Gordon, RAAF Pacific, and Lt Brian Gordon, AIF, who is a prisoner of war in Osaka, Japan.
The Mercury Friday 11 May 1945 page 6
The Rev E. Gordon
The Rev Edward Gordon, 5 Crompton Ave., Launceston, who was rector of St. Luke's Church of England, Campbell Town for nearly 26 years until his retirement in 1929, died yesterday in a private hospital at Launceston, aged 77 years. He had beenin failing health for some months.
Born in Manchester, Mr Gordon was educated at the Manchester Grammar School and at Oxford University, where he was a member of Queen's College. After taking his MA degree, he spent a year at Wycliffe Hall, the theological college, under Bishop Chavasse. His first parish work was at Chorley, in Lancashire. Later he assisted in the parishes of Kirkham and Middleton. In May, 1903, he was appointed by Bishop Mercer to the parish of Campbell Town, and before beginning his duties there, was acting precentor of St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, for a short period. Mr Gordon left Tasmania in 1916 as a chaplain in the AIF. He returned in 1917, but went to England again for a year in 1918.
During his long service at Campbell Town, Mr Gordon was instrumental in raising £1,000, with which St. Luke's Church was re-roofed. a new vestry and classroom for the Sunday School were built, and the tower of the church repaired and strengthened. He was a member of the Campbell Town Hospital Bd. for 26 years, for 18 years of which he was chairman. He took an active Interest in public affairs in the town and in sport. Since his retirement he had lived in Launceston.
In 1907, Mr Gordon married Miss Pauline Ivery, of Ballarat. He is survived by Mrs Gordon and two sons. Flt-Lt Bernard Gordon, RAAF Pacific, and Lt Brian Gordon, AIF, who is a prisoner of war in Osaka, Japan.
The Mercury Friday 11 May 1945 page 6
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GORDON, George Acheson
Presbyterian Clergyman Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 21 May 187 Husband of Mrs. B GORDON Of 26 West Street, Petersham, NSW Aged 41 years Enlisted 20 December 1915 for Continuous Service Embarked 20 December 1915 per 'HMAT Aeneas' from Sydney, NSW Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Returned to Australia 12 November 1916 |
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NEW MODERATOR.
REV. G. A.. GORDON.
Tho Moderator nominate of the Presbyterian Church, after an interval of 36 years, will be successor to his father, the late Rev. T. A.Gordon, in the chair of tho General Assembly. The Rev. G. A. Gordon, B.A., was born at Newcastle, and received his secondary education at King's College, Goulburn, where he was dux of the school, 1890. Proceeding to the University in the following year, he entered St. Andrew's College, where he completed his theological course in 1897, having in the meantime taken a degree in Arts, In his final examination ho obtained highest marks in Ethics with 96 per cent., and was proxime accessit in theology with 85 per cent.
In the life of the University ho took a very active part, and was popular In all departments. He was secretary of the union, treasurer of the athletic club, and in his final year president of the Christian Union. Ha won his college "blue" in cricket, rowing, athletics, and football. Credited with being one of the Influences for good which built up the spirit of his college, he was subsequently. In 1916, elected as a councillor of St. Andrew's.
Ordained in 1897, Mr. Gordon began his ministry at Narrabri-Wee Waa, where, with a parish 130 miles in length and 80 miles in depth, he would travel sometimes 200 miles in a week. In 1900 he was transferred to Mlttagong-Bowral, where a serious accident at the Fitzroy Falls nearly terminated his career, and its consequences constituted a handicap for some years to come. In 1904 he was able to undertake more strenuous work, and was transferred to Richmond. His next sphere was Blackcath-Mount Victoria, from which district in 1910 he was transferred to Petersham, his present charge.
In 1915, commissioned as Chaplain on continuous service, Mr. Gordon embarked with troops, and on arrival in Egypt was appointed to the strength of No. 2 A.G.H. He served with this unit in Egypt and France until, returned invalided, his military service was terminated in March, 1917. Before the war Mr.Gordon was active in matters ecclesiastic, and served as convener of one of the assembly committees, and was a member of many others. Since his return from active service his impaired health has restricted his activities, but as one of the joint committee on union ho shared in the finalising of the basis of union which Is being now submitted to the governing bodies of the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational Churches.
Sydney Morning Herald Friday 13 June 1919 page 8
REV. G. A.. GORDON.
Tho Moderator nominate of the Presbyterian Church, after an interval of 36 years, will be successor to his father, the late Rev. T. A.Gordon, in the chair of tho General Assembly. The Rev. G. A. Gordon, B.A., was born at Newcastle, and received his secondary education at King's College, Goulburn, where he was dux of the school, 1890. Proceeding to the University in the following year, he entered St. Andrew's College, where he completed his theological course in 1897, having in the meantime taken a degree in Arts, In his final examination ho obtained highest marks in Ethics with 96 per cent., and was proxime accessit in theology with 85 per cent.
In the life of the University ho took a very active part, and was popular In all departments. He was secretary of the union, treasurer of the athletic club, and in his final year president of the Christian Union. Ha won his college "blue" in cricket, rowing, athletics, and football. Credited with being one of the Influences for good which built up the spirit of his college, he was subsequently. In 1916, elected as a councillor of St. Andrew's.
Ordained in 1897, Mr. Gordon began his ministry at Narrabri-Wee Waa, where, with a parish 130 miles in length and 80 miles in depth, he would travel sometimes 200 miles in a week. In 1900 he was transferred to Mlttagong-Bowral, where a serious accident at the Fitzroy Falls nearly terminated his career, and its consequences constituted a handicap for some years to come. In 1904 he was able to undertake more strenuous work, and was transferred to Richmond. His next sphere was Blackcath-Mount Victoria, from which district in 1910 he was transferred to Petersham, his present charge.
In 1915, commissioned as Chaplain on continuous service, Mr. Gordon embarked with troops, and on arrival in Egypt was appointed to the strength of No. 2 A.G.H. He served with this unit in Egypt and France until, returned invalided, his military service was terminated in March, 1917. Before the war Mr.Gordon was active in matters ecclesiastic, and served as convener of one of the assembly committees, and was a member of many others. Since his return from active service his impaired health has restricted his activities, but as one of the joint committee on union ho shared in the finalising of the basis of union which Is being now submitted to the governing bodies of the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational Churches.
Sydney Morning Herald Friday 13 June 1919 page 8
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GORDON, Hubert Keith
Church of England Minor Canon Major Chaplain 3rd Class Born 17 October 1883 Husband of Mrs. J GORDON Of Newtown, Sydney, NSW Resided Goulbourn, NSW Aged 32 years Enlisted 17 March 1915 for Continuous Service Embarked 02 June 1915 per 'HMAT Medic' from Brisbane, Qld. Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Awarded Military Cross 'Has done fine work especially after the action of April 19th, when he was of greatest service and helpfulness to a large number of wounded.' Returned to Australia 19 November 1919 per 'Ormonde' |
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AT THE FRONT.
THE REV. H. K. GORDON.
The Rev. Capt.-Chaplain H. K. Gordon,writing to Canon Carver from Gallipoli under date' December 3, '15, says: Here I am at last in the place where I ought to be, right in the firing-line amongst the boys; these splendid follows who are fighting for King and Empire, for the credit of our heritage in the Southern Seas, and in a righteous cause, which must eventually triumph. I am hero on this peninsula amidst the shot and shell, and wounded and the dying; not because I like it - I don't but because I feel that where our boy so are struggling so nobly, and enduring such hardships in this the last and greatest of the crusades, there a priest of the Church of England should be to minister and comfort and help. It is my earnest prayer that I may be spared to be used. We have returned to the habits of our far-distant forefathers, and are largely cave-dwellers, sleeping and mealing in holes in the ground to avoid the unpleasant attentions of Johnny Turk. It is wonderful how our boys have adapted themselves to their altered circumstances. I am now with the 1st Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Regt., and no one of the squadrons or my old regiment forms part of the 2nd, I feel quite at home. As I write, bullets and shells are screaming overhead, yet from a dug-out a little distance away the strains of 'My Little Grey Home in the West' (with alterations to suit existing conditions) come forth lustily from a party who have fore gathered there. Aren't our boys great? I am proud of being an Australian!" The Captain gives a thrilling account of what was nearly a shipwreck near Patmos Island,and a visit to Imbros. He landed under fire,and appeared to have spent a good deal of his time since in "dodging shrapnel." Speaking of the place where the Australians landed, he says: "The nearer we got to the place the more impossible it seemed that anyone could have landed there in the face of a determined enemy, and yet our boys accomplished in a most brilliant manner the apparently impossible. Brave and gallant lads, they have, for all time, writ large upon the scroll of fame, 'Australia."' The letter closes with remembrances to all the writer's Goulburn friends.
King's Corporal W. Coulter, formerly of Goulburn, writing to his mother from Kasr el Aini Hospital, Cairo, 5th November, says:You will see by this that my fighting propensities have been put a stop to for the time being. My regiment had a very rough timeabout 10 days ago. We were flooded out of our trenches and everything we had washed away, and then we were snowed in the next night and frozen-stiff. No one could describe the hardships, and on the third day I was sent into the field hospital with a temperature and exposure, and after two days there I was sent on the ship with frozen feet and fever. There was no room at Lemnos, and we went on to Alexandria, and after a little while there on to Cairo by train. I am a great deal better now, and only anticipate trouble from my feet, which are still swollen and lifeless. I read about this trench endomia that the men used to get in France in the winter, but I never thought I would experience the awful thing. But we are going 150 miles further up the Nile to a place called Luxor, in a few days, where it is warmer, and I suppose I will get all right again. Of course the Turks suffered just as badly as us, and ten times more, and they could not stay in their trenches, and gave themselves up hundreds and more. I was sorry that I got carted away, for our regiment was leaving the Peninsula the next night after the storm started. All our spare stores and rations that were in excess had been handed in before the storm, and after it we could not got any, for no mules could got along. So we had practically. nothing to eat the last two days. But you will say that is warfare. Well, I would sooner face the longest hill to be taken than another night of that, and everybody will say the same. I have not been able to write before to reach you in time for Christmas, for my fingers and eyes were the only things I had functional about me for seven days. We are very well treated since being here in Egypt, and do not want for anything. So I know you will be more easy about me now.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Saturday 12 February 1916 page 2
THE REV. H. K. GORDON.
The Rev. Capt.-Chaplain H. K. Gordon,writing to Canon Carver from Gallipoli under date' December 3, '15, says: Here I am at last in the place where I ought to be, right in the firing-line amongst the boys; these splendid follows who are fighting for King and Empire, for the credit of our heritage in the Southern Seas, and in a righteous cause, which must eventually triumph. I am hero on this peninsula amidst the shot and shell, and wounded and the dying; not because I like it - I don't but because I feel that where our boy so are struggling so nobly, and enduring such hardships in this the last and greatest of the crusades, there a priest of the Church of England should be to minister and comfort and help. It is my earnest prayer that I may be spared to be used. We have returned to the habits of our far-distant forefathers, and are largely cave-dwellers, sleeping and mealing in holes in the ground to avoid the unpleasant attentions of Johnny Turk. It is wonderful how our boys have adapted themselves to their altered circumstances. I am now with the 1st Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Regt., and no one of the squadrons or my old regiment forms part of the 2nd, I feel quite at home. As I write, bullets and shells are screaming overhead, yet from a dug-out a little distance away the strains of 'My Little Grey Home in the West' (with alterations to suit existing conditions) come forth lustily from a party who have fore gathered there. Aren't our boys great? I am proud of being an Australian!" The Captain gives a thrilling account of what was nearly a shipwreck near Patmos Island,and a visit to Imbros. He landed under fire,and appeared to have spent a good deal of his time since in "dodging shrapnel." Speaking of the place where the Australians landed, he says: "The nearer we got to the place the more impossible it seemed that anyone could have landed there in the face of a determined enemy, and yet our boys accomplished in a most brilliant manner the apparently impossible. Brave and gallant lads, they have, for all time, writ large upon the scroll of fame, 'Australia."' The letter closes with remembrances to all the writer's Goulburn friends.
King's Corporal W. Coulter, formerly of Goulburn, writing to his mother from Kasr el Aini Hospital, Cairo, 5th November, says:You will see by this that my fighting propensities have been put a stop to for the time being. My regiment had a very rough timeabout 10 days ago. We were flooded out of our trenches and everything we had washed away, and then we were snowed in the next night and frozen-stiff. No one could describe the hardships, and on the third day I was sent into the field hospital with a temperature and exposure, and after two days there I was sent on the ship with frozen feet and fever. There was no room at Lemnos, and we went on to Alexandria, and after a little while there on to Cairo by train. I am a great deal better now, and only anticipate trouble from my feet, which are still swollen and lifeless. I read about this trench endomia that the men used to get in France in the winter, but I never thought I would experience the awful thing. But we are going 150 miles further up the Nile to a place called Luxor, in a few days, where it is warmer, and I suppose I will get all right again. Of course the Turks suffered just as badly as us, and ten times more, and they could not stay in their trenches, and gave themselves up hundreds and more. I was sorry that I got carted away, for our regiment was leaving the Peninsula the next night after the storm started. All our spare stores and rations that were in excess had been handed in before the storm, and after it we could not got any, for no mules could got along. So we had practically. nothing to eat the last two days. But you will say that is warfare. Well, I would sooner face the longest hill to be taken than another night of that, and everybody will say the same. I have not been able to write before to reach you in time for Christmas, for my fingers and eyes were the only things I had functional about me for seven days. We are very well treated since being here in Egypt, and do not want for anything. So I know you will be more easy about me now.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Saturday 12 February 1916 page 2
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GORRIE, Leslie Manifold
Church of England Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 1887 Son of A J GORRIE Of Koroit Street, West Warrnambool, Vic. Resided Warrnambool, Vic. Aged 31 years Enlisted 15 June 1918 Returned to Australia 10 September 1919 Returned to England Died 1955 in England Buried Chertsey, UK Commemorated Box Hill Cemetery Cemetery photograph courtesy of Julie N |
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GRAY, William John
Presbyterian Minister Captain Chaplain Born January 1887 in Sydney, NSW Son of W GRAY Of Bridge Street, Hornsby, NSW Aged 31 years Enlisted 16 December 1917 Served on Western Front Returned to Australia 07 November 1919 |
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NEW GRAND MASTER.
The Rev. W. J. Gray, of the Auburn Presbyterian Church, was elected Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Institution of Now South Wales for the current year, at the annual meeting of that organisation. The Rev. W. J. Gray, who has been associated with the Loyal Orange Institution for a great many years, and who occupied the office of Grand Chaplain for several years, saw service as a chaplain with the A.I.F., being attached to the Tunnelling Company, with the rank of captain. An Australian by birth, he was educated at St. Andrew's College, and holds the B.A. degree. He accepted a call to the Auburn Presbyterian Church upon his return from the war. He was minister of the Presbyterian Church at Waratah, Newcastle, for several years.
Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 18 January 1923 page 8
The Rev. W. J. Gray, of the Auburn Presbyterian Church, was elected Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Institution of Now South Wales for the current year, at the annual meeting of that organisation. The Rev. W. J. Gray, who has been associated with the Loyal Orange Institution for a great many years, and who occupied the office of Grand Chaplain for several years, saw service as a chaplain with the A.I.F., being attached to the Tunnelling Company, with the rank of captain. An Australian by birth, he was educated at St. Andrew's College, and holds the B.A. degree. He accepted a call to the Auburn Presbyterian Church upon his return from the war. He was minister of the Presbyterian Church at Waratah, Newcastle, for several years.
Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 18 January 1923 page 8
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GREEN, George
Church of England Chaplain 4th Class Son of Mrs. D GREEN Of 28G Suffolk Street, London Borough, S E, England Resided Milton, Heidelberg, Vic. Aged 34 years Enlisted 08 September 1914 for Continuous Service Embarked 20 October 1914 per 'HMAT Shorpshire' from Melbourne, Vic. Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Embarked 04 May 1916 per 'HMAT Port Lincoln' from Melbourne, Vic Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 |
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PADRE GREEN'COLLECTOR OF STORIES
Criticises Church Congress
Rev. George Green, one of the delegates to the Australian Church Congress just concluded in Adelaide, before leaving for Melbourne by the express yesterday, said that he felt that the gathering had not been up to standard."The congress subject was too diffuse," remarked Mr. Green, "and I think it would be better in the future to tackle a more limited subject and do it thoroughly. Compared with the report of the congress held in Adelaide in 1902, this assembly was certainly not of the same intellectual standard, and it did not grip in the same way."Yet, socially it. was a great success. A friendly, happy feeling existed. All visitors speak most enthusiastically of the excellent time. they have, had, and will go back to work refreshed by their experience. They have not had an opportunity publicly to thank hosts and hostesses, and I should like to say all are indeed appreciative. "However, personally, only having passed through Adelaide before, the chief joy of this visit has been the revival of war memories and renewal of Australian Imperial Force friendships. I left in1914 a Church of England padre with the 1st Light Horse Brigade, and therefore knew members of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment from South Australia intimately, not only in Egypt but for six months on Gallipoli."
Message of Church It was on the peninsula that Padre Green was so well known as "Old Sol," a nickname he gained early, and it stuck to' him throughout the war. It was not only the "diggers" who called their padre "Old Sol;" it appeared at times even in official orders, and officers of high rank often used those words of address speaking of, or to, Mr.Green. The padre speaks of his time on Gallipoli as his finest experience of close comradeship and individual heroism throughout the war. He made it his business to collect stories and to retail them to groups of men in their scattered positions. Asked if he found that the former soldier responded to the message of the Church, the padre replied, "1 fear not." However, there may be as many causes of this as there are men." he continued." The common saying, 'I have no time for the Church is, I fear, literally true, and if the former soldier gave more time to the study. of its. message he would find there in all the truths of fellowship and sacrifice which the 'digger' displayed so magnificently in the war, and which could be translated into the moral equivalent of war in civil life.
Reputation Maintained "I wish that the Church would experiment and venture more boldly to attract these excellent men to its service." "Have you maintained your reputation of collector of stories while in Adelaide?" the padre was asked."Here are a couple of congress yarns," he replied. "In the open-air procession on the first night of congress, Ven. Archdeacon Forster (administrator of the Diocese of Armidale) was robed as a doctorof divinity, resplendent in scarlet. -One girl spectator remarked in an awed voice, 'Look, here comes the Cardinal!' "MIr. Green told another of a South Australian parson of corpulent proportions who had just gone to a new parish, being discussed by two lady parishioners, think he is rather bellicose," said . one."Indeed." remarked the other; "I fancied he had been losing weight lately."
The News Adelaide Friday 26 October 1928 page 10
Criticises Church Congress
Rev. George Green, one of the delegates to the Australian Church Congress just concluded in Adelaide, before leaving for Melbourne by the express yesterday, said that he felt that the gathering had not been up to standard."The congress subject was too diffuse," remarked Mr. Green, "and I think it would be better in the future to tackle a more limited subject and do it thoroughly. Compared with the report of the congress held in Adelaide in 1902, this assembly was certainly not of the same intellectual standard, and it did not grip in the same way."Yet, socially it. was a great success. A friendly, happy feeling existed. All visitors speak most enthusiastically of the excellent time. they have, had, and will go back to work refreshed by their experience. They have not had an opportunity publicly to thank hosts and hostesses, and I should like to say all are indeed appreciative. "However, personally, only having passed through Adelaide before, the chief joy of this visit has been the revival of war memories and renewal of Australian Imperial Force friendships. I left in1914 a Church of England padre with the 1st Light Horse Brigade, and therefore knew members of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment from South Australia intimately, not only in Egypt but for six months on Gallipoli."
Message of Church It was on the peninsula that Padre Green was so well known as "Old Sol," a nickname he gained early, and it stuck to' him throughout the war. It was not only the "diggers" who called their padre "Old Sol;" it appeared at times even in official orders, and officers of high rank often used those words of address speaking of, or to, Mr.Green. The padre speaks of his time on Gallipoli as his finest experience of close comradeship and individual heroism throughout the war. He made it his business to collect stories and to retail them to groups of men in their scattered positions. Asked if he found that the former soldier responded to the message of the Church, the padre replied, "1 fear not." However, there may be as many causes of this as there are men." he continued." The common saying, 'I have no time for the Church is, I fear, literally true, and if the former soldier gave more time to the study. of its. message he would find there in all the truths of fellowship and sacrifice which the 'digger' displayed so magnificently in the war, and which could be translated into the moral equivalent of war in civil life.
Reputation Maintained "I wish that the Church would experiment and venture more boldly to attract these excellent men to its service." "Have you maintained your reputation of collector of stories while in Adelaide?" the padre was asked."Here are a couple of congress yarns," he replied. "In the open-air procession on the first night of congress, Ven. Archdeacon Forster (administrator of the Diocese of Armidale) was robed as a doctorof divinity, resplendent in scarlet. -One girl spectator remarked in an awed voice, 'Look, here comes the Cardinal!' "MIr. Green told another of a South Australian parson of corpulent proportions who had just gone to a new parish, being discussed by two lady parishioners, think he is rather bellicose," said . one."Indeed." remarked the other; "I fancied he had been losing weight lately."
The News Adelaide Friday 26 October 1928 page 10
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GREEN, James
Methodist Clergyman Chaplain 4th Class Husband of J C GREEN Of The Parsonage, May Street, Newtown, NSW Aged 50 years Enlisted 08 September 1914 for Continuous Service Embarked 21 October 1914 per 'HMAT Orvieto' from Melbourne, Vic. Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Mentioned in Despatches Awarded Companion of the Order of St. Michael & St. George Returned to Australia 16 December 1917 |
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SENIOR CHAPLAIN JAMES GREEN, C.M.G.
Senior Chaplain James Green, C.M.G., who recently returned from the front, was last night elected President of the New South Wales Methodist Conference. He is 63 years of age, and was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, and was educated at Rutherford College, In that town. He left college to become a Public school teacher In England, and remained at this occupation for three years.
He arrived In Sydney 30 years ago, and immediately studied for the Methodist Church, of which he has been an ardent worker ever since. Mr. Green's first appointment was to the Newcastle district, where he spent six years. Then he laboured in Marrickville and Balmain.
It was during his occupancy of the Balmain pulpit that the South African war broke out, and he went away as the Methodist chaplain to the First Bushman's Contingent. He was with the Australians at the battle of Elands River, during the 13 days' siege by the Boers under General de la Rey, and received the Queen's South African Medal and the King's South African medal with seven clasps, representing engagements or special campaigns.
On returning to Sydney the Rev. James Green was placed in charge of the Manilla and Ballina circuits, and then proceeded to Camden. At the outbreak of the present war Mr. Green was ministering to the Methodist people at Newtown, and he Joined the A.I.F. as chaplain, leaving with the 1st Battalion, First Division, First Brigade. After six months in Egypt he landed with the Australians at Gallipoli, and after 12 weeks' work on the Peninsula was appointed to organise the hospitals In Egypt. He returned to Gallipoli, where he met with an accident and up to the time of the evacuation was at Lemnos Island at the Third Australian General Hospital. Mr. Green then served with the 14th Brigade Infantry in the Suez Canal zone, and later went with this brigade to France. He was then transferred to London to carry out administrative work at headquarters, but made frequent visits to France, and was present at Passchendaele. For his services Mr. Green received the C M.G. last January.
The Rev. James Green's publications include "The Story of the Bushman," mostly letters contributed during the South African campaign; and two novels, "The Selector" and"The Lost Echo." Recently he published a book dealing with the work of the 14th Brigade, called "News from No Man's Land," the introduction to which was written by General Birdwood.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 28 February 1918 page 8
Senior Chaplain James Green, C.M.G., who recently returned from the front, was last night elected President of the New South Wales Methodist Conference. He is 63 years of age, and was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, and was educated at Rutherford College, In that town. He left college to become a Public school teacher In England, and remained at this occupation for three years.
He arrived In Sydney 30 years ago, and immediately studied for the Methodist Church, of which he has been an ardent worker ever since. Mr. Green's first appointment was to the Newcastle district, where he spent six years. Then he laboured in Marrickville and Balmain.
It was during his occupancy of the Balmain pulpit that the South African war broke out, and he went away as the Methodist chaplain to the First Bushman's Contingent. He was with the Australians at the battle of Elands River, during the 13 days' siege by the Boers under General de la Rey, and received the Queen's South African Medal and the King's South African medal with seven clasps, representing engagements or special campaigns.
On returning to Sydney the Rev. James Green was placed in charge of the Manilla and Ballina circuits, and then proceeded to Camden. At the outbreak of the present war Mr. Green was ministering to the Methodist people at Newtown, and he Joined the A.I.F. as chaplain, leaving with the 1st Battalion, First Division, First Brigade. After six months in Egypt he landed with the Australians at Gallipoli, and after 12 weeks' work on the Peninsula was appointed to organise the hospitals In Egypt. He returned to Gallipoli, where he met with an accident and up to the time of the evacuation was at Lemnos Island at the Third Australian General Hospital. Mr. Green then served with the 14th Brigade Infantry in the Suez Canal zone, and later went with this brigade to France. He was then transferred to London to carry out administrative work at headquarters, but made frequent visits to France, and was present at Passchendaele. For his services Mr. Green received the C M.G. last January.
The Rev. James Green's publications include "The Story of the Bushman," mostly letters contributed during the South African campaign; and two novels, "The Selector" and"The Lost Echo." Recently he published a book dealing with the work of the 14th Brigade, called "News from No Man's Land," the introduction to which was written by General Birdwood.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 28 February 1918 page 8
James Green (1864-1948), clergyman and military chaplain, was born on 14 October 1864 at Newcastle upon Tyne, England, son of William Green, journeyman mason, and his wife Isabella, née Palmer. He was educated at Rutherford College, Newcastle upon Tyne, and was a teacher before migrating to New South Wales in 1889 and entering the ministry of the Primitive Methodist Church. He served in parishes in the Newcastle area, married Caroline Jane Atkinson on 19 April 1893 at Annandale, Sydney, and was appointed to Marrickville in 1894. In February 1900 he sailed as Wesleyan chaplain to the New South Wales Citizens' Bushmen, raised for service in the South African War. When the contingent returned home in June 1901 he served with troops in training before re-embarking with the 1st Australian Commonwealth Horse.
At Eland's River, Green was captured by the Boers but his imprisonment was short lived. Following the death, illness or evacuation of many newspaper correspondents he became the sole Australian correspondent, sending regular reports to the Sydney Morning Herald. These became the basis of The Story of the Australian Bushmen (1903), his first book, which was a straightforward account of service, somewhat romanticized, but sensitive to the evils of warfare. Of Eland's River he wrote: 'It is easy to … throw a glamour over an engagement, but the truth should be told. One has to be in an engagement to see what "the glorious death of the soldier" really is in these times of modern artillery. One man was lying with an arm blown away, and a great hole in his side such as is made in the earth with a shovel'. He returned to Sydney in 1903 and after three country postings was appointed to Newtown in 1912. He also acted as a part-time chaplain to the Commonwealth Military Forces.
At Eland's River, Green was captured by the Boers but his imprisonment was short lived. Following the death, illness or evacuation of many newspaper correspondents he became the sole Australian correspondent, sending regular reports to the Sydney Morning Herald. These became the basis of The Story of the Australian Bushmen (1903), his first book, which was a straightforward account of service, somewhat romanticized, but sensitive to the evils of warfare. Of Eland's River he wrote: 'It is easy to … throw a glamour over an engagement, but the truth should be told. One has to be in an engagement to see what "the glorious death of the soldier" really is in these times of modern artillery. One man was lying with an arm blown away, and a great hole in his side such as is made in the earth with a shovel'. He returned to Sydney in 1903 and after three country postings was appointed to Newtown in 1912. He also acted as a part-time chaplain to the Commonwealth Military Forces.
Green was a logical choice for the senior Methodist chaplaincy on the formation of the Australian Imperial Force in August 1914. He was appointed chaplain colonel with the 1st Battalion. He claimed to have landed at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915. This is unlikely; however, he was one of the first chaplains ashore and probably conducted the first formal burial party. His service at Gallipoli impressed on him the 'bedrock simplicity' of the men. With A. E. Talbot, an Anglican, he conducted a joint communion service, a rare event because communion was reckoned as a sign of membership of a particular church. He left Gallipoli on 29 June, returning to Egypt to take charge of hospital visitations and continued to exercise the practical ecumenism learnt at Gallipoli.
Green worked with the Red Cross and comforts funds authorities in Egypt to secure supplies for the troops at Gallipoli, such as the first consignment of mosquito netting and crude petroleum. He considered this 'one of the most useful things done during [his] chaplaincy' as the supplies saved many lives by preventing the spread of disease. He returned to Gallipoli on 9 November but was soon evacuated when he injured his knee. He reached the 3rd Australian General Hospital, Lemnos, and, although a patient, resumed duty because there was no other chaplain available. He served with the 55th Battalion from its formation and accompanied his men in the trenches in France in 1916 and through the battle of Fromelles and the first battle of the Somme. Then from December 1916 to April 1917 Green was attached to A.I.F. Headquarters in London. Moved by the sight of Australians loitering on the streets, he gained the co-operation of the Australian Young Men's Christian Association and the Wesleyan Army and Navy Board, and opened a recreation centre in Horseferry Road which became a focal point of A.I.F. life in London.
Green worked with the Red Cross and comforts funds authorities in Egypt to secure supplies for the troops at Gallipoli, such as the first consignment of mosquito netting and crude petroleum. He considered this 'one of the most useful things done during [his] chaplaincy' as the supplies saved many lives by preventing the spread of disease. He returned to Gallipoli on 9 November but was soon evacuated when he injured his knee. He reached the 3rd Australian General Hospital, Lemnos, and, although a patient, resumed duty because there was no other chaplain available. He served with the 55th Battalion from its formation and accompanied his men in the trenches in France in 1916 and through the battle of Fromelles and the first battle of the Somme. Then from December 1916 to April 1917 Green was attached to A.I.F. Headquarters in London. Moved by the sight of Australians loitering on the streets, he gained the co-operation of the Australian Young Men's Christian Association and the Wesleyan Army and Navy Board, and opened a recreation centre in Horseferry Road which became a focal point of A.I.F. life in London.
Green returned to the front regularly but became seriously ill in November 1917 and was invalided to Australia. He had been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for tending wounded men 'under a barrage … in the front line trenches, Fleurbaix', in September-October 1916 and for similar work previously at Fromelles. He was appointed C.M.G. in 1918 and twice mentioned in dispatches. As one of the longest-serving A.I.F. chaplains he was recognized by the New South Wales Methodist Conference which elected him president for 1918. He devoted this year to establishing the Church's War Memorial Hospital at Waverley. He published two books arising from his experiences at the front: News from No Man's Land (1917) and The Year of Armageddon (1919). His letters home, in which he strove for realism, were published in theMethodist.
Green's war experience left a permanent mark on his ministry. He was a very approachable man who hated aloofness or snobbery of any kind. He asserted that institutional Christianity had 'humbugged' men and interfered with the relationship between man and God. His ministry continued in Sydney, first at Paddington, then at Croydon Park. In 1927 he became commissioner for Leigh College, the Methodist theological institution. He retired from active ministry in 1934 and in 1935 wrote From my Hospital Window, a series of essays on 'sane democracy'. This book is his best: he emerges as a good-natured, tolerant, faithful man, compassionate towards the unemployed and other victims of economic crisis. His other books were The Selector (1907) andThe Lost Echo (1910).
Survived by his wife and two sons, Green died on 6 November 1948 at Waverley and was buried in Rookwood cemetery.
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Green's war experience left a permanent mark on his ministry. He was a very approachable man who hated aloofness or snobbery of any kind. He asserted that institutional Christianity had 'humbugged' men and interfered with the relationship between man and God. His ministry continued in Sydney, first at Paddington, then at Croydon Park. In 1927 he became commissioner for Leigh College, the Methodist theological institution. He retired from active ministry in 1934 and in 1935 wrote From my Hospital Window, a series of essays on 'sane democracy'. This book is his best: he emerges as a good-natured, tolerant, faithful man, compassionate towards the unemployed and other victims of economic crisis. His other books were The Selector (1907) andThe Lost Echo (1910).
Survived by his wife and two sons, Green died on 6 November 1948 at Waverley and was buried in Rookwood cemetery.
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GREEN, Walter Gerard Arthur
Church of England Clerk in Holy Orders
Chaplain 4th Class
Husband of Alma Vera GREEN
Of 111 Cotham Road, Kew, Vic.
Resided St. Aidan's College, Ballarat, Vic.
Aged 28 years
Enlisted 01 September 1915 for Continuous Service
Embarked 10 November 1915 per 'HMAT Ascanius' from Melbourne, Vic.
Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation
Returned to Australia 19 September 1916
Church of England Clerk in Holy Orders
Chaplain 4th Class
Husband of Alma Vera GREEN
Of 111 Cotham Road, Kew, Vic.
Resided St. Aidan's College, Ballarat, Vic.
Aged 28 years
Enlisted 01 September 1915 for Continuous Service
Embarked 10 November 1915 per 'HMAT Ascanius' from Melbourne, Vic.
Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation
Returned to Australia 19 September 1916
MILITARY CHAPLAINS.
Combined Service Trouble.
Rev. W. G. A. Green, formerly sub warden of St. Aidan'e College, Ballarat,and now chaplain to No. 1 A.G.H., France, writing from Rouen to the 'Church Standard,' states he regrets Dr. Rentoul's attack of some months ago on the English church for claiming Church of England services for Church of England men. Before he (Mr. Green) left Ballarat he had always counselled the avoiding of anything savoring of so-called combined Protestant services. When he got his commission he thought that perhaps it was bigotry or narrow-mindedness which lad before impelled him. He therefore, at the request of his 'brigadier, took part in tie combined services issued by authority for use on church parades. Had he known then, as he did afterwards, that on the previous Easter day the Jewish Rabbi had taken part in the same service, he thought he would have hesitated. He and Mr. Makeham encountered trouble at Heliopolia, and were paraded before the O.C. for presuming to arrange Church of England services for Church of England men. their accuser being the Presbyterian Colonel-chaplain. The O.C. decided there was no case, and they got orders to 'carry on ' The writer's experience was that combined services were a failure. They left a totally wrong impression on the men's minds, that 'they were all Protestants together,' and that 'one's as good as another,' which they did not believe in, or they would not be divided at home. Was it straight to pretend that they were all one out there, and then deny it the day they landed in Australia ? The church's demand was a perfectly fair and clear-cut one, and was identical, as their senior chaplains said, with that of the Romau Lathones. It was a joyful sign of the growing strength of the Australian church that she had rejected a spurious but popular chanty in favor of loyalty to 'her history, her catholicity and to her divine head.
The Age Tuesday 08 August 1916 page 6
Combined Service Trouble.
Rev. W. G. A. Green, formerly sub warden of St. Aidan'e College, Ballarat,and now chaplain to No. 1 A.G.H., France, writing from Rouen to the 'Church Standard,' states he regrets Dr. Rentoul's attack of some months ago on the English church for claiming Church of England services for Church of England men. Before he (Mr. Green) left Ballarat he had always counselled the avoiding of anything savoring of so-called combined Protestant services. When he got his commission he thought that perhaps it was bigotry or narrow-mindedness which lad before impelled him. He therefore, at the request of his 'brigadier, took part in tie combined services issued by authority for use on church parades. Had he known then, as he did afterwards, that on the previous Easter day the Jewish Rabbi had taken part in the same service, he thought he would have hesitated. He and Mr. Makeham encountered trouble at Heliopolia, and were paraded before the O.C. for presuming to arrange Church of England services for Church of England men. their accuser being the Presbyterian Colonel-chaplain. The O.C. decided there was no case, and they got orders to 'carry on ' The writer's experience was that combined services were a failure. They left a totally wrong impression on the men's minds, that 'they were all Protestants together,' and that 'one's as good as another,' which they did not believe in, or they would not be divided at home. Was it straight to pretend that they were all one out there, and then deny it the day they landed in Australia ? The church's demand was a perfectly fair and clear-cut one, and was identical, as their senior chaplains said, with that of the Romau Lathones. It was a joyful sign of the growing strength of the Australian church that she had rejected a spurious but popular chanty in favor of loyalty to 'her history, her catholicity and to her divine head.
The Age Tuesday 08 August 1916 page 6
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GREGG-MacGREGGOR, John Vivian Fortescue
Church of England Clerk in Holy Orders Chaplain 4th Class Husband of Nina E J GREGG-MacGREGGOR Of 110 Hereford Street, Glebe, NSW Aged 40 years Enlisted 17 September 1914 Enlisted 30 May 1916 for continuous Service Embarked 30 May 1916 per 'HMAT Persic' from Sydney, NSW Awarded Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous bravery and self sacrifice in attending to wounded on 25th April and subsequently after the landing at Gaba Tepe. These two men were continuously under fire for three days, dressing and collecting wounded from the most exposed positions.' Returned to Australia 19 January 1916 |
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LONG WAR SERVICE.
STRETCHER-BEARER AND CHAPLAIN.
REV. J. V. F. GREGG-MACGREGOR, D.C.M.
Standing over six feet three inches in his military boots, Chaplain-Major John Vivian Fortescue Gregg-Macgregor might easily have been picked out In the group of officers at the landing of the Plassy contingent of returned soldiers on Saturday last. An English-man by birth, and the son of the Rev. Dr.Gregg-Macgregor, this Oxford University graduate was preparing for holy orders In the Church of England before he came to Australia. Shortly after his arrival in New South Wales he commenced clerical work in the Diocese of Newcastle, and he was ordained by the late Bishop Stretch. At the outbreak ofwar he was curate at Scone.
One of the first In this State to respond to the call of Empire, the patriotic curate enlisted as a private, and went away with the Australian Army Medical Corps. He served through the worst of the Gallipoli campaign as a stretcher-bearer, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal shortly after the memorable landing. Finding a wounded Australian soldier in the firing line he put the 16-stone man, so it is chronicled, on his back, and carried him a mile and a half.
Next day the stretcher-bearer from Scone was both astonished and delighted when he was told that he had saved the life of a Scone man. When the stretcher-bearer was Invalided to Australia in 1916 the invalided Scone man he had carried to safety under fire was one of the first to meet and thank him.
When the stretcher-bearer was sent away three months later it was as a Church of England chaplain. Wounded while carrying out his duties as chaplain in France, he was sent to England. On his recovery he returned to France, and was a second time invalided to England In December last, after an attack influenza.
The chaplain was accompanied from England by his wife, who went there to assist in war work. Mr. E. T. Newhouse, father-inlaw, had a motor car on Saturday at the wharf to take the chaplain and Mrs. Gregg-Macgregor direct to his residence In Hereford street, Glebe.
Sydney Morning Herald Monday 05 May 1919 page 6
STRETCHER-BEARER AND CHAPLAIN.
REV. J. V. F. GREGG-MACGREGOR, D.C.M.
Standing over six feet three inches in his military boots, Chaplain-Major John Vivian Fortescue Gregg-Macgregor might easily have been picked out In the group of officers at the landing of the Plassy contingent of returned soldiers on Saturday last. An English-man by birth, and the son of the Rev. Dr.Gregg-Macgregor, this Oxford University graduate was preparing for holy orders In the Church of England before he came to Australia. Shortly after his arrival in New South Wales he commenced clerical work in the Diocese of Newcastle, and he was ordained by the late Bishop Stretch. At the outbreak ofwar he was curate at Scone.
One of the first In this State to respond to the call of Empire, the patriotic curate enlisted as a private, and went away with the Australian Army Medical Corps. He served through the worst of the Gallipoli campaign as a stretcher-bearer, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal shortly after the memorable landing. Finding a wounded Australian soldier in the firing line he put the 16-stone man, so it is chronicled, on his back, and carried him a mile and a half.
Next day the stretcher-bearer from Scone was both astonished and delighted when he was told that he had saved the life of a Scone man. When the stretcher-bearer was Invalided to Australia in 1916 the invalided Scone man he had carried to safety under fire was one of the first to meet and thank him.
When the stretcher-bearer was sent away three months later it was as a Church of England chaplain. Wounded while carrying out his duties as chaplain in France, he was sent to England. On his recovery he returned to France, and was a second time invalided to England In December last, after an attack influenza.
The chaplain was accompanied from England by his wife, who went there to assist in war work. Mr. E. T. Newhouse, father-inlaw, had a motor car on Saturday at the wharf to take the chaplain and Mrs. Gregg-Macgregor direct to his residence In Hereford street, Glebe.
Sydney Morning Herald Monday 05 May 1919 page 6
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GRESHAM, Frederick William
Presbyterian Clergyman Chaplain 4th Class Born 1878 at Holywood, Ireland Husband of Mrs. GRESHAM Of 'Woolahara' Victoria Terrace, South Brisbane, Qld. Aged 39 years Enlisted 01 Feburary 1917 Served on Western Front Returned to Australia 22 September 1917 |
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Rev. F. W. Gresham New Brisbane Moderator
The Rev. F. W. Gresham, of Norman Park, was elected Moderator of the Presbytery of Brisbane last night in succession to the Rev. A. C. Kennedy. Three years ago Mr. Gresham was moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Queensland. A student of St. Andrew's College, University of Sydney, he was ordained in 1904. and his first charge was at Tenterfield (N.S.W.). After service at Corowa, in the Riverina district, he came to St. John's, Thompson Estate. In 1915- Five years later he went to Yass (N.S.W.). but returned to Brisbane to serve at Norman Park in 1929.
The Courier Mail Wednesday 08 March 1939 page 2
The Rev. F. W. Gresham, of Norman Park, was elected Moderator of the Presbytery of Brisbane last night in succession to the Rev. A. C. Kennedy. Three years ago Mr. Gresham was moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Queensland. A student of St. Andrew's College, University of Sydney, he was ordained in 1904. and his first charge was at Tenterfield (N.S.W.). After service at Corowa, in the Riverina district, he came to St. John's, Thompson Estate. In 1915- Five years later he went to Yass (N.S.W.). but returned to Brisbane to serve at Norman Park in 1929.
The Courier Mail Wednesday 08 March 1939 page 2
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GREVILLE, Alexander Sydney
Church of England Clerk in Holy Orders Captain Chaplain 4th Class Brother of Rev. F W G FREVVILLE Of Beecroft Road, Beecroft, NSW Resided 'Glenhurst' Cork Road, Waverley, NSW Aged 39 years Enlisted 25 August 1916 for Continuous Service Embarked 14 September 1916 per 'HMAT Mshobra' from Sydney, NSW Returned to Australia 12 July 1919 |
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GRIBBLE, Arthur Hazlehurst
Church of England Clerk in Holy Orders Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 25 July 1870 Geelong, Victoria Son of Reverend John Brown GRIBBLE and Mary Ann Elizabeth nee BULMER Father: of Herbert Norman Arthur Gribble (Killed in Action, Gallipoli) and Clement John Gribble (Killed in Action, Beaumetz,France) Husband of Mrs. Alice GRIBBLE Of Connamble, NSW Aged 45 years Enlisted 22 July 1916 for Voyage Only Embarked 22 July 1916 per 'RMS Malwa' from Sydney, NSW Embarked 08 November 1916 per 'HMAT Port Nicholson' from Sydney, NSW Received The Most Distinguished Order of St Michaels and St George 21st January 1918 Returned to Australia 05 September 1919 Died 26 Sept 1951 Glenelg, South Australia |
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GRIFFIN, Charles Joseph
Roman Catholic Priest
Captain Chaplain 4th Class
Son of Mrs. M. GRIFFIN
Of 'Solihull' Penshurst Street, Chatswood, NSW
Resided Maroubra, NSW
Aged 44 years
Enlisted 10 October 1918
Returned to Australia 17 July 1919
Died 10 October 1928 at St. Vincent's Hospital
Roman Catholic Priest
Captain Chaplain 4th Class
Son of Mrs. M. GRIFFIN
Of 'Solihull' Penshurst Street, Chatswood, NSW
Resided Maroubra, NSW
Aged 44 years
Enlisted 10 October 1918
Returned to Australia 17 July 1919
Died 10 October 1928 at St. Vincent's Hospital
DEATH of FATHER GRIFFIN
News of the untimely death of Rev. Father C. J. Griffin, of Brewarinna, cast a deep shadow of sorrow over the whole of the West and particulariy over the towns and district of Brewarrina and Carinda, which have been the scene of Father Griffin's ministry during the past six years (says the Brewarrina 'Times '). The late pastor was very popular with all classes and creeds. Born at Balranald, he was possessed of those characteristics which constitute a good Australian, and the ideal type of Bush Priest, whose religion is not circumscribed by mere doctrinal inhibitions, but is something attractive to all men of whatever creed, an all-embracing Christian charity and good fellowship. Since returning from the war, Father Griffin has been afflicted with a duodenal ulcer, this painful affliction affected the heart to such an extent as to cause his untimely death. His brother died early this year from the effects of a similar complaint and on Thursday last a sister, Mrs A. E. Eberhard, of Penshurst Street, Willoughby, passed over the Great Divide.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the surviving member of the family. She is Sister Mary Evangelist of the Broken Hill Community, and now of Mt. Baker, South Australia. On Wednesday morning last at St. Patrick's Church, Brewarrina, a solemn Office was recited and Requiem Mass said for the repose of the soul of the late beloved padre. The church was crowded, the congregation including visitors from Carinda and Angledool. In the church, the scene was one of dignified and impressive solemnity. In the sanctuary was placed the raised catafalque, surmounted by chalice, stole, and biretia, symbolic of the high calling of the departed son of the church; and surrounded by tall flickering candles which gave reflection in tiny crosses of light in the burnished gold of the chalice. The muffed tolling of the church bell was wafted gently overall, adding the last sombre note to a scene profoundly stirring, yet unfathomably consoling. Solemn Office was followed by High Mass, the celebrants being Very Rev Dean J. J. Hughes, V.F. (Cobar)assisted by Very Rev Monsignor .J.Moran, V.G., (Nyngan) and Rev Father B. Timmins (Brewarrina), Deacon and Sub-Deacon, respectively, and Rev. Father G. O'Connor(Bourke) Master of Ceremonies.
Father Griflin was the first Australian priest lo be ordained for the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese. His ordination took place in December1898, his first mission being as assistant priest at Nyngan. From there he went to Cobar, and later to Broken Hill. Ten years he spent in the Lismore Diocese, returning to Wilcannia-Forbes after the consecration of the present Bishop, the Right Rev.Dr. Heydon. When the war broke out he volunteered for service as a Chaplain, and was subsequently sent overseas with the A.L.H. in Palestine. It was there that he contracted the illness which was to cause his death. Since returning from the war, his health gradually declined and his illness necessitated frequent absence from the parish. Requiem Mass at Narromine. A solemn Requiem Mass and Office will be celebrated in the Catholic Church, Narromine at 10.30 on Wednesday, November 14 for the repose of the soul of Father Griffin. Bishop Heydon and about twenty priests will be present.
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate Wednesday 07 November 1928 page 10
News of the untimely death of Rev. Father C. J. Griffin, of Brewarinna, cast a deep shadow of sorrow over the whole of the West and particulariy over the towns and district of Brewarrina and Carinda, which have been the scene of Father Griffin's ministry during the past six years (says the Brewarrina 'Times '). The late pastor was very popular with all classes and creeds. Born at Balranald, he was possessed of those characteristics which constitute a good Australian, and the ideal type of Bush Priest, whose religion is not circumscribed by mere doctrinal inhibitions, but is something attractive to all men of whatever creed, an all-embracing Christian charity and good fellowship. Since returning from the war, Father Griffin has been afflicted with a duodenal ulcer, this painful affliction affected the heart to such an extent as to cause his untimely death. His brother died early this year from the effects of a similar complaint and on Thursday last a sister, Mrs A. E. Eberhard, of Penshurst Street, Willoughby, passed over the Great Divide.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the surviving member of the family. She is Sister Mary Evangelist of the Broken Hill Community, and now of Mt. Baker, South Australia. On Wednesday morning last at St. Patrick's Church, Brewarrina, a solemn Office was recited and Requiem Mass said for the repose of the soul of the late beloved padre. The church was crowded, the congregation including visitors from Carinda and Angledool. In the church, the scene was one of dignified and impressive solemnity. In the sanctuary was placed the raised catafalque, surmounted by chalice, stole, and biretia, symbolic of the high calling of the departed son of the church; and surrounded by tall flickering candles which gave reflection in tiny crosses of light in the burnished gold of the chalice. The muffed tolling of the church bell was wafted gently overall, adding the last sombre note to a scene profoundly stirring, yet unfathomably consoling. Solemn Office was followed by High Mass, the celebrants being Very Rev Dean J. J. Hughes, V.F. (Cobar)assisted by Very Rev Monsignor .J.Moran, V.G., (Nyngan) and Rev Father B. Timmins (Brewarrina), Deacon and Sub-Deacon, respectively, and Rev. Father G. O'Connor(Bourke) Master of Ceremonies.
Father Griflin was the first Australian priest lo be ordained for the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese. His ordination took place in December1898, his first mission being as assistant priest at Nyngan. From there he went to Cobar, and later to Broken Hill. Ten years he spent in the Lismore Diocese, returning to Wilcannia-Forbes after the consecration of the present Bishop, the Right Rev.Dr. Heydon. When the war broke out he volunteered for service as a Chaplain, and was subsequently sent overseas with the A.L.H. in Palestine. It was there that he contracted the illness which was to cause his death. Since returning from the war, his health gradually declined and his illness necessitated frequent absence from the parish. Requiem Mass at Narromine. A solemn Requiem Mass and Office will be celebrated in the Catholic Church, Narromine at 10.30 on Wednesday, November 14 for the repose of the soul of Father Griffin. Bishop Heydon and about twenty priests will be present.
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate Wednesday 07 November 1928 page 10
GRIFFIN, Patrick Joseph
Roman Catholic Priest
Chaplain 4th Class
Born Dublin Ireland.
Son of Mrs. K GRIFFIN
Of Woodhill, Tivoli, Cork, Ireland
Aged 46 years
Enlisted 16 November 1915 for Continuous Service
Embarked 11 December 1915 per 'Mooltan' from Sydney, NSW
Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation
Returned to Australia
Died 15 June 1934 at Beechworth, Vic.
Aged 66 years
Roman Catholic Priest
Chaplain 4th Class
Born Dublin Ireland.
Son of Mrs. K GRIFFIN
Of Woodhill, Tivoli, Cork, Ireland
Aged 46 years
Enlisted 16 November 1915 for Continuous Service
Embarked 11 December 1915 per 'Mooltan' from Sydney, NSW
Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation
Returned to Australia
Died 15 June 1934 at Beechworth, Vic.
Aged 66 years
OBITUARY
Rev. Father Griffin
The sudden death of the Very Rev. P.J. Griffin, which occurred at the Presbytery, Beechworth, on Friday last, caused much regret in the town and district. Born in Dublin 66 years ago, where he was educated at the Dublin College, he studied for the church, and was ordained in Rome. After coming to Australia, the late Father Griffin went to Beechworth as Curate, after which he was Parish Priest at Chiltern, Tatura and Nathalia. When the war broke out he enlisted as Hon. Chaplain where he was appointed to the rank of Captain. For the past sixteen years Father Griffin has been Parish Priest at Beechworth. A most cultured man with a great charm of manner, his death swill cause sadness amongst his parishioners and friends.
The Bisop of Sandhurst Dr. McCarthy was present at the Requiem Mass for the late Father J.P. Griffin on Saturday at Beechworth. The priests present were Monsignor Hogan (Shepparton), the Very Rev. Father Byrne and the Rev Fathers Bowman and Downey (Wangaratta), O'Reilly and J Ryan (Benalla) Kelly and Semmens (Bendigo), O'Connor (Eaglehawk), Ryan and Egan (Elmore), H Ryan (Mooroopna) Dr. Meyer and Father Dowling (Myrtleford), Dr. Flynn and Father Vosti (Wodonga), Fathers Grace (Kyabram) Ellis (Cobram), Mahoney and Borrack (Yarrawonga). The Rev. Dr. Flynn celebrated Mass, the deacon was the Rev. Father H Ryan, and the sub-deacon the Rev. Father O'Connor. The chanters in the choir were the Rev. Fathers J Ryan and Egan. After the Mass the Bishop spoke of the good work that Father Griffin had done in the diocese and proclaimed the Jubilee Year open for the Dioceses of Sandhurst.
The North Easter Ensign Friday 22 June 1934 page 3
Rev. Father Griffin
The sudden death of the Very Rev. P.J. Griffin, which occurred at the Presbytery, Beechworth, on Friday last, caused much regret in the town and district. Born in Dublin 66 years ago, where he was educated at the Dublin College, he studied for the church, and was ordained in Rome. After coming to Australia, the late Father Griffin went to Beechworth as Curate, after which he was Parish Priest at Chiltern, Tatura and Nathalia. When the war broke out he enlisted as Hon. Chaplain where he was appointed to the rank of Captain. For the past sixteen years Father Griffin has been Parish Priest at Beechworth. A most cultured man with a great charm of manner, his death swill cause sadness amongst his parishioners and friends.
The Bisop of Sandhurst Dr. McCarthy was present at the Requiem Mass for the late Father J.P. Griffin on Saturday at Beechworth. The priests present were Monsignor Hogan (Shepparton), the Very Rev. Father Byrne and the Rev Fathers Bowman and Downey (Wangaratta), O'Reilly and J Ryan (Benalla) Kelly and Semmens (Bendigo), O'Connor (Eaglehawk), Ryan and Egan (Elmore), H Ryan (Mooroopna) Dr. Meyer and Father Dowling (Myrtleford), Dr. Flynn and Father Vosti (Wodonga), Fathers Grace (Kyabram) Ellis (Cobram), Mahoney and Borrack (Yarrawonga). The Rev. Dr. Flynn celebrated Mass, the deacon was the Rev. Father H Ryan, and the sub-deacon the Rev. Father O'Connor. The chanters in the choir were the Rev. Fathers J Ryan and Egan. After the Mass the Bishop spoke of the good work that Father Griffin had done in the diocese and proclaimed the Jubilee Year open for the Dioceses of Sandhurst.
The North Easter Ensign Friday 22 June 1934 page 3
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GRIFFITH, Maurice Edmund de Burgh
Church of England Clerk in Holy Orders Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 06 June 1891 Son of L D GRIFFITH Of Hawthorn, Vic. Aged 25 years Enlisted 01 October 1916 for Continuous Service Embarked 20 October 1916 per 'HMAT Borda' from Melbourne, Vic. Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 |
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GUNSON, William Norman
Congregational Clergyman Chaplain 3rd Class Husband of Mrs. M J GUNSON Of 'Kirndeen' Peat's Ferry Road, Hornsby, NSW Resided 37 Alma Road, Camberwell, Mlebourne, Vic. Aged 32 years Enlisted 01 March 1916 for Continuous Service Embarked 20 June 1916 per 'HMAT Runic' from Melbourne, Vic. Returned to Australia 15 September 1918 |
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OBITUARY
Rev; W. N. Gunson
The death occurred in Sydney on Monday of the Rev. W. N. Gunson, minister of the Strathfield-Homebush Congregational Church.. Mr. Gunson died suddenly. He was apparently in good health, and conducted two services in his church on the previous day.
Mr Gunson came to Hobart from Victoria in August 1932 and had charge of the Memorial Congregational Church until April, 1938. He was elected president of the Tasmanian State Council of Churches and of the Congregational Union of Tasmania.
When he left Hobart he went to England, where he remained for six months, then returned to Australia and accepted a call to the Strathfield-Homebush church.
Outside his pulpit and pastoral work Mr. Gunson was keenly interested in educational matters. He was one of the examiners for the Melbourne College of Divinity, and was tutor of the Hobart Y.M.C.A. public speaking class. In his leisure moments he was a golfer, and was a member of the Royal Hobart Golf Club. He was on active service tor 2 1/2years with the A.I.F. in the First World War.
Mr. Gunson is survived by a wife and a brother, the Rev. G. Gunson, of Brigh-ton (V.). Dr. Jean Gunson, of Hobart is a niece.
The Mercury Thursday 14 May 1942 page 2
Rev; W. N. Gunson
The death occurred in Sydney on Monday of the Rev. W. N. Gunson, minister of the Strathfield-Homebush Congregational Church.. Mr. Gunson died suddenly. He was apparently in good health, and conducted two services in his church on the previous day.
Mr Gunson came to Hobart from Victoria in August 1932 and had charge of the Memorial Congregational Church until April, 1938. He was elected president of the Tasmanian State Council of Churches and of the Congregational Union of Tasmania.
When he left Hobart he went to England, where he remained for six months, then returned to Australia and accepted a call to the Strathfield-Homebush church.
Outside his pulpit and pastoral work Mr. Gunson was keenly interested in educational matters. He was one of the examiners for the Melbourne College of Divinity, and was tutor of the Hobart Y.M.C.A. public speaking class. In his leisure moments he was a golfer, and was a member of the Royal Hobart Golf Club. He was on active service tor 2 1/2years with the A.I.F. in the First World War.
Mr. Gunson is survived by a wife and a brother, the Rev. G. Gunson, of Brigh-ton (V.). Dr. Jean Gunson, of Hobart is a niece.
The Mercury Thursday 14 May 1942 page 2
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GWYNN, William Patrick
Roman Catholic Priest Captain Chaplain 4th Class Born 17 March 1865 at Cork, Ireland Brother of Mrs. J DALY Of Mount Auburn, Mullingat, Ireland Resided Riveriew, NSW Aged 53 years Enlisted 12 July 1918 Served on Western Front Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 |
Pictured with brother John who was killed at the front who was Chaplin to the Irish Guards.
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Fr. William Gwynn, S.J. — is well known in Melbourne and Adelaide.He was stationed for some time , at Seven Hills, and is now at Manresa,
Norwood. The accompanying block is from a photo, of Fr. Gwynn and his brother, taken in Dublin some years ago.
Norwood. The accompanying block is from a photo, of Fr. Gwynn and his brother, taken in Dublin some years ago.
