Evans, Rev. Eric

-bn Oamaru c. 1882 d. 1970. Pastor. Churches: (N.Z.) Grey Lynn 1911-13; Napier 1914-16; Petone 1916-19; Mt Eden 1919-29; (Aust.) Armadale, Melbourne 1928-32; Brunswick, Melbourne 1932-? President Union 1927/8. Subeditor NZ Baptist 1926-1928. Evans began studying for the ministry while working on home mission in the Nth Auckland gumfields, completing his training in 1911. He was a much appreciated Chaplain on transport duty during World War One and a man of firm Baptist conviction. Refs: NZB November 1926, 300; obituary NZB June 1970, 3.