ALLISON, James Brewer, Rev (1899-1973)
Assembly memorial minute 1973
Born on the 13th. September 1899 at Brunswick the late Reverend James Brewer Allison was educated at Melbourne University. He entered the Baptist Ministry in 1925 and served various Baptist Churches until his reception into the ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in 1939.
He served in the parishes of Myrtleford, Pakenham, St. Arnaud, Armadale, Numurkah and Yarram. He retired from the active parish ministry in 1965.
He was not only a faithful parish minister, but also he made a valuable contribution to both Presbytery and Assembly. He was for six years Convener of the Assembly Social Services Committee as well as serving on other committees.
The Assembly gives thanks to God for the life, witness and ministry of James Brewer Allison.
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