KING, Joseph Liddle, Rev, M.A., Prof (1862-1952)
Assembly memorial minute, 1953
Joseph King was born at Wishaw, Scotland, in 1862, and educated at Glasgow University, from which he graduated as Master of Arts. In 1888 he was ordained at Ardrossan, Scotland. Eleven years later he came to Australia and was inducted into the pastoral charge of Bulimba, Queensland, to be translated to Townsville in 1903.
After four years he came to Victoria and was inducted into Daylesford in 1907. In 1912 he was translated to Balmoral, and in 1923 to Glenhuntly. At the end of August, 1927, he resigned Glenhuntly and two years later was inducted into Abbotsford, 27th June, 1929. At the end of June 1931 he retired from the pastoral ministry and was appointed minister emeritus in the Presbytery of Melbourne North.
During 21 years in retirement he gave himself most vigorously and graciously to supply work in vacant charges throughout the Church and exercised a remarkable effectiveness therein. He gave greatly appreciated service to several charges during protracted vacancies.
He was an enthusiastic bowler and in this game gained great distinction. In 1928 he was Victorian Champion of Champions, and in 1949 won the Singles Bowls Championship at Red Cliffs.
Mr. King preached the Gospel vigorously and with the clarity that signifies a life consecrated to the Lord and Saviour. Until a few weeks of his death he continued to be a most acceptable preacher.
He passed away on Saturday, 12th July, 1952, at 90 years of age, after 64 years of ordained ministry.
To his three sons and their families, the Assembly tenders sincere sympathy.
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