Born Walter Bryan Ward[2] (7 August 1906 – 27 August 1989),[3] Bryan Ward was an Australian clergyman active in the mid-20th century with the Anglican Church of Australia. He served as a Royal Australian Air Force Chaplain during World War II.[4]
Bryan Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 August 1906 |
| Died | 27 August 1989 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Newington College University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Title | The Venerable Archdeacon Bryan Ward MA |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Ismena Clare (née McCulloch)[1] Born 1909 – Died 1974 |
| Parent | C B Ward |
Early life edit
Ward was born in Sydney the third son of C B Ward of Summer Hill, New South Wales,[5] and attended Newington College commencing in 1921.[6] At the end of 1924, Ward was named equal Dux of the College and received the Schofield Scholarship and the Halse Rogers Prize.[7] He went up to the University of Sydney and in 1928 graduated as a Bachelor of Arts.[8]
Working life edit
Upon graduation, Ward taught at All Souls', Charters Towers, before being admitted as a deacon at St James' Cathedral, Townsville in 1930.[9] He was ordained as a priest the following year.[10] Ward was the Rector of Ingham, Queensland at the beginning of World War II when he started his chaplaincy to the militia.[11] From 1966–1975 he served at St Thomas' Anglican Church, Toowong, Queensland, during which time he was also Archdeacon of the Downs in the Brisbane diocese.[2]
Thesis edit
His 1983 Master of Arts thesis from the University of Queensland, The Care of the Cerebral Palsied in Australia: with particular reference to the voluntary organizations, the Australian Cerebral Palsy Association and State/Commonwealth involvement from the Second World War until the present day, is held by the National Library of Australia.[12]
Honours edit
References edit
- ^ "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 14 December 1935. p. 16. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ a b St Thomas', Toowong – Celebrating the 130th Anniversary Archived 4 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 20 June 2012
- ^ Memorial Plaque Brookfield Anglican Church Brisbane Retrieved 20 June 2012
- ^ WW2 Nominal Roll – Certificate for WALTER BRYAN WARD
- ^ "MR. C. B. WARD". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 5 June 1925. p. 7. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 208
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) Part 2 – The Lists
- ^ "Alumni Sidneienses". University of Sydney. Retrieved 20 June 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "ST. JAMES' CATHEDRAL". Townsville Daily Bulletin. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 4 February 1930. p. 3. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ "ORDINATIONS". Townsville Daily Bulletin. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 2 February 1931. p. 5. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ "RECREATION TENT FOR SOLDIERS". Townsville Daily Bulletin. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 9 March 1940. p. 9. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ Ward, Walter Bryan (1983), The Care of the Cerebral Palsied in Australia: with particular reference to the voluntary organizations, the Australian Cerebral Palsy Association and State/Commonwealth involvement from the Second World War until the present day / by Walter Bryan Ward
- ^ "CORONATION MEDALS AWARDED". The Cairns Post. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 2 June 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
