HARDIE, Andrew Oswald, Rev, B.A. (1881-1964)
Assembly memorial minute 1964
Born at Richmond, Victoria, on January 26th, 1881 ; died on October 2nd, 1964.
Mr. Hardie graduated Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne in 1903, and thereafter completed his theological course at the Theological Hall, Ormond College. He was appointed to Durham Ox, in the Parish of Boort, and was ordained to the Holy Ministry in 1907. Later he served as Minister of the Parishes of Tatyoon and Ross Bridge.
In 1915 he supervised the first group of Midshipmen who graduated from Jervis Bay, taking them to London for further training. Included in this group was John Collins (later Admiral Sir John Collins). He was appointed Chaplain to H.M.A.S. "Melbourne", and on his return from overseas he was posted to H.M.A.S. "Penguin". He thereafter served as a Chaplain to the Navy until his retirement in 1936. Since that date he has lived quietly in his retirement.
The Assembly place on record their thankfulness to God for Mr. Hardie’s life and Christian service as both parish minister and as Naval Chaplain.
He is survived by Mrs. Hardie and two sons to whom the Assembly offer their sympathy and commend them to the Grace of God.
Gender
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