BYERS, William R., Rev. (1869-1921)
Person
Assembly memorial minute 1921
The Rev. William R. Byers was born at Ballarat in 1869, and was employed there when he gave himself to the work of the ministry. Before completing his course at Ormond College, he was missionary successively at Heywood, Violet Town and Colac. His year as an exit student was spent at Boulder City, W.A.
His first charge was Abbotsford, where he laboured for three years. He was minister of Yarraville for eleven years. His end came with startling suddenness. He did a full day’s work on Sunday, 10th April, took ill on the Monday, and died on the Tuesday.
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