REID, Frank, Rev (1893-1969)
Assembly memorial minute 1969
Born 28th April 1893. Died 30th May 1969.
Ordained St.Andrew’s Kirk, Launceston March 1923.
Served at Epi, New Hebrides, as Tasmanian Representative.
Charges:- Rochester, 6/6/28
Burnley, 29/6/39
North Geelong 7/11/44
Ballarat, Ebenezer Church, 19/7/51
Whittlesea, 8/8/55. Resigned 3/11/59
The Rev. Frank Reid was ordained in St.Andrew’s Kirk Launceston in March 1923 and served as the Tasmanian representative at Epi in the New Hebrides for five years. Thereafter he served in the charges of Rochester, Burnley, North Geelong, Ebenezer Ballarat and Whittlesea from which charge he resigned on 3rd. November, 1959 to become a minister Emeritus.
He was a faithful pastor among his people and an able Minister of the Gospel. For some years he was a regular contributor to the "Messenger” for which he wrote a weekly page.
He was a conscientious presbyter and member of the General Assembly and served for eleven years as Convener of the Memorial Minutes Committee. The Church owes much to Mr. Reid’s ministry and service.
Gender
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