About Robert Mitchell
Lived 1851 – 1929 (aged 77–78). Robert Mitchell was a cleric.
Rev. Robert Mitchell, associated with the Mitchell Memorial Church, Goodwood, 1924 Robert Mitchell (1851–1929) was an Australian Presbyterian minister who became the first Presbyterian to be ordained in South Australia. He attended Salt Creek School and North Adelaide Grammar School prior to commencing studies for the ministry in 1868. and for the next four years Mitchell travelled widely and provided a range of services, including first aid and dentistry, in addition to the usual religious services.
His work underpinned that of Rev. John Flynn and the development of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Death He died at Goodwood in 1929 and was buried in Payneham Cemetery.
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Who was Robert Mitchell?
Australian Presbyterian minister
When was Robert Mitchell born?
Robert Mitchell was born on 12 January 1851.
When did Robert Mitchell die?
Robert Mitchell died in 1929.
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Robert Mitchell was a cleric.
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· DBpedia: Robert Mitchell (Presbyterian minister)
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