Reverend John Virtue McNairPrint Page
The marble plaque commemorates the Reverend John Virtue McNair who was Minister of the former St Giles Presbyterian Church, also known as the West End or High Church, for 26 years.
Word has been received that the Rev. J. V. McNair, minister of High Presbyterian Church, Geelong, who has been seriously ill for twelve months, has intimated his intention of resigning his charge at an early date. Mr. McNair has been minister of High Church for about a quarter of a century.
Argus (Melbourne), 29 May 1915.
Geelong. A tablet erected in High Church in memory of the late Rev. J.V. McNair, for 26 years minister of the church, was unveiled on Thursday evening by Professor Skene in the presence of a large congregation.
Age (Melbourne), 7 April 1916.
Location
Address: | 100 Yarra Street, Wesley Uniting Church, Geelong, 3220 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.150842 Long: 144.361643 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 6th April, 1916 |
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In Memoriam
Rev John Virtue McNair
Born 10th February 1853
Died 18th July 1915.
For twenty six years a faithful Minister of this Church
"I know whom I have believed.”