SHAW, John, Rev (1883-1972)
Assembly memorial minute 1972
Born 25th. December, 1883 at Taradale. Died 10th. August, 1972.
Ordained in the Assembly Hall, Melbourne, 12th July 1915 for work with the Australian Inland Mission at Port Hedland, W.A.; left there February 1918. -
Other Charges: Northam, W.A. 19th. April, 1918.
Ulverstone, Tas. 16th. May 1922.
Romesy/Lancefield, Vic. 18th. July, 1924.
Tatura 12th. April, 1927.
Donald 30th. September, 1937.
Wodonga/Kergunyah 15th. December, 1943.
The Leigh (Shelford) 30th. May, 1949.
Resigned 20th. March, 1956.
Served as Clerk of the following Presbyteries:
Goulburn Valley 1934-1937.
Maryborough 1941.
Beechworth 1945.
The Assembly gives thanks to God for the life, witness and service of the Rev. John Shaw. His pioneering work with the Australian Inland Mission and his ministry in Western Australia, Tasmania and Victoria contributed much to the life and work of the Church. His administrative gifts too were given freely to presbyteries as Clerk.
The Assembly gives thanks and praise for his single-minded devotion to the ministry of Christ and the service of His Kingdom.
Gender
- Male