Webb , Rev. Allan Walter

- bn England August 1839 d. Geelong, Victoria 14 April 1902. Pastor. Churches: (Aust.) Alberton, S.A. 1862-64; Maitland, N.S.W. 1864-67; Harris St, Sydney 1867-77; (N.Z.) Auckland 1877-81; (Aust.) North Adelaide, S.A. 1881-84; Albert St, Melbourne, Vic. 1884-90; Geelong 1890-1902. Webb’s career was mostly in the Australian colonies where he was notable as the prime mover behind the formation of the N.S.W. Baptist Union in 1870. He was, however, present at the crucial conference in Christchurch in 1880 and encouraged the formation of such fellowships as Otahuhu and Cambridge sponsored by the Auckland Church. Ref.: ADEB, 401.