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- 1874-1906 (Creation)
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Paper and parchment documents in 1 manila folder
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Herbert John Rose was born in Hertford, England and educated at King's College, University of London. He was ordained in 1882, and in 1884 accompanied Bishop Alfred Barry to Australia to serve as Rector of Christ Church North Sydney until 1885. During 1885 he served as the Protestant chaplain to the New South Wales contingent to Sudan, and subsequently appointed honorary chaplain to the NSW Volunteer Forces. He also served as chaplain during the Boer War. From 1885 until his death he was rector of St Anne's Strathfield. He married Harriet Priddle in 1887 and they had three sons and one daughter.
Archival history
Donated 1978 by Mrs R. Rose
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Matriculation certificate, University of London 1874
King's College London associate certificate 1881
Appointment as curate 1881
Ordination to the Priesthood 1881
Appointment as chaplain to the Soudan Expedition Contingent 1885
Appointment as honorary Church of England chaplain to the volunteer military forces 1885
Appointment as chaplain to the NSW military forces in South Africa 1900
Passport issued by Governor, stamped at Port Said 1906
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Chronological
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Unrestricted. Handle with care