HOLT, Wilfred John, Rev , M.A. B.D. (1879-1963)
Assembly memorial minute 1963
After having served the Church in three states of Australia, the Rev. Wilfred John Holt died on June 9th, 1963.
Born in Sydney on October 13th, 1879, he graduated M.A., Sydney and B.D., Melbourne, and was ordained in March, 1902 at Woollahra Church in Sydney. After serving in two charges in New South Wales, Blackheath and St. Mary’s, Rupertswood, he was called to St. Andrew’s, Launceston, Tasmania in September 1910. Here he remained till July, 1920, when he was translated to St. Andrew’s, Bendigo. His longest ministry was at Warrembool, from 1928 to 1945, and his last charge was at Sorrento, from 1945 to 1960, when he retired.
During his ministry he was clerk of the Presbytery of Hawkesbury, N.S.W., and of Bendigo. He also served for a time as a chaplain to the Military Forces.
Wilfred Holt was a scholarly minister, a fine preacher and a man of considerable artistic attainments.
He is survived by two daughters and one son, Mr. R. W. Holt, who is president of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labour party. To these the Assembly extends their sincere sympathy.
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