TAMAGNO, Francis, Rev, M.A. B.D., Prof (1877-1951)
Assembly memorial minute, 1952
Francis Tamagno was born near Maryborough on the 14th July, 1877. He entered the Home Mission service in 1905 and studied with a view to the ministry. He attended the Theological Hall from 1908 to 1910, when he completed exit and was appointed by the Home Mission Committee to Newstead.
In November of 1911 he was ordained and inducted into the charge of Burnley. He was translated to Yarram in 1914; to Willaura in 1917, and then to Sunshine in 1920, which pastorate he resigned in 1929. He continued to work in the charge for 12 months, until he accepted an appointment as an agent of the AntiLiquor League. In 1931 he accepted a call to Albert Park and laboured therein for 10 years, resigning from the active ministry on the 28th February, 1941.
Mr. Tamagno was very conscious of his call to the ministry and was ever diligent in his Master’s Business. A well-founded faith led him to seek the practical application of the Gospel, and he laboured as a workman who needed not to be ashamed. He took his full share in the work of the Church’s courts, being chiefly interested in Public Questions. He gave much time and energy to the cause of Temperance Reform. He enjoyed an alert mind and preached with deepest conviction. He was bright of spirit and made many friends.
He was made minister emeritus in the Presbytery of Melbourne South. He died on 23rd January, 1951.
To Mrs. Tamagno and family the Assembly tenders sincere sympathy.
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