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The Right Reverend Charles Venn Pilcher (b. 1879-d.1961), cleric, academic and author, was born and educated in England. In 1906 he left Canada where he lived and worked until 1936, eventually becoming Canon Precentor of Toronto (1931-1936). From 1931 until his death he lived and worked in Australia, in such positions as lecturer at Moore Theological College, 1936-1956, lecturer at Sydney University, 1938-1956, and as Bishop Coadjutor of Sydney, 1936-1960. He was a prolific author with a particular interest in the translation of Icelandic spiritual works. His translation was recognised by the Icelandic Government with the award of Knight Commander of The Icelandic Order of the Falcon in 1954.

Alfred George Perkins was ordained Deacon in 1890 and Priest in 1892. Following several ministries in Queensland he was the Curate and Minor Canon of Armidale Cathedral 1899-1901, becoming the Curate-in-Charge of the Conventional District of Artarmon from 1917 to 1920. In 1935 he received license to officiate in the Diocese of Sydney. Reverend Perkins died in 1947.