SMITH, Joseph Sydney, Rev (1905-1966)
Assembly memorial minute 1966
Born West Hartlepool, Durham, England 7th June 1905.
Served the Home Mission Department at Wodonga, Whyalla, S.A. and North Carlton. Upon completion of studies at the Theological Hall Ormond College was ordained and inducted to the Charge of Strathalbyn, S.A. in 1940.Resigned his charge, 1944, to undertake Chaplaincy work with the A.I.F.
Inducted to Charge of Swan Hill 1945; Translated to Colac 27th April 1951. Resigned through ill-health 30th June 1960.
Died 16th July, 1966.
Sydney Smith was a man of abounding energy who gave himself wholeheartedly to his ministry. He was an able preacher and a conscientious pastor. His spirit refused to acknowledge defeat and when many others would have given in he persisted in his ministry after his illness by supplying vacant parishes.
He is remembered by the people of his parishes for his human understanding and genuine friendliness to all.
The Assembly places on record its thanksgiving to God for his life and ministry and commends his widow and son David to the continuing comfort of the Holy Spirit.
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