NAIRN, Robert, Rev , M.A. (1878-1952)
Assembly memorial minute, 1953
Robert Naim was bom at Carlton, Victoria, on 30th January, 1878. He graduated from the Melbourne University as Master of Arts, and entered the Theological Hall at Ormond College in 1901, to complete exit in 1903. He accepted a Home Mission appointment to Millicent, South Australia, where he was ordained and inducted in 1905.
Two years later he was translated to Wickliffe; in 1911 to Koroit; in 1925 to Flemington; to Mortlake in 1934, during which pastorate he was for some time clerk of the Mortlake Presbytery. On the 19th March, 1939, he was called to the Joint Churches of Carlton, from which charge he resigned in 1941. During his ministry at Flemington, he was convener of the Hospitality Committee of the Assembly.
After retirement in 1941 he was ill for some time, but about 1943 he took up supply preaching and was for some years diligent in supplying pulpits throughout the State. In 1944 he was appointed minister emeritus within the Presbytery of Melbourne East.
Mr. Naim was keenly interested in the Church's responsibility in modern life, and laboured unceasingly to secure that the Christian witness be clearly defined. He took a full share in work of the Church and her courts, both in debate and practical service. He possessed strong convictions and a definite sense of the call of the Christian ministry, thus exercising a vigorous ministry in pulpit and parish.
His sincerity in labour took heavy toll of his strength, so that upon retirement he did not enjoy the blessing of health. While taking his calling seriously he was ever genial and gracious of manner. He was a good and kindly man, popular among his brethren and earning the goodwill and affection of those to whom he ministered.
He died on Monday, 12th May, 1952, having laboured faithfully throughout 47 years of ordained ministry.
To his daughter, Mrs. Fitzpatrick of Sale, the Assembly tenders sincere sympathy.
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