FOYSTER, Robert Causton, Rev, M.A. B.D. (1882-1970)
Assembly memorial minute 1970
Born Echuca, 19th Hay 1882. Died 11th June 1970.
Ordained Wycheproof 24th April 1907.
Other Charges: Broadford 1912
Hamilton 1916; resigned 1932.
West Perth, W.A. 1932.
Hopetoun/Beulah 1934; resigned 1937.
Cressy 1941.
Burnley 1945; resigned 1954.
The Rev. Robert Causton Foyster died on the 11th June 1970. Ordained at Wycheproof on 24th April 1907, Hr. Foyster had a long and successful ministry. He served also the Charges of Broadford, Hamilton, West Perth, Hopetoun/Beulah, Cressy and Burnley.
He served as a Chaplain to the A.I.F. in France in 1918. For a time he was Clerk of the Presbytery of Hamilton, co-convener of the Beneficiary Fund Committee, Convener of the Candidates Committee and Chairman of the Hamilton College Council.. After his retirement he served a number of parishes as supply.
The Assembly gives thanks to God for the life, witness and service of the Rev. R.C. Foyster. It remembers particularly his outstanding contribution to the cause of education. He served for many years as the Chairman of the Board of Education and as a member of various school councils. He was a member of the Church Union Committee in its early negotiations with the Methodist and Congregational Churches, his influence is still reflected in the Church through the service given by his family.
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