John Rodney Oliver (7 July 1931 – 26 September 2010) was the son of Frank and Moira. Rodney Oliver was born on 7 July 1931, and lived for many years at the Missions to Seamen at the Flinders St Extension. Rodney was schooled at Melbourne Grammar, matriculating in 1948. Then, after a couple of years as a lumberjack and jackaroo, he commenced at University of Melbourne, beginning more than half a century’s association with Trinity College. Graduating with a BA in 1953, Rodney then made the first of many trips to England, reading theology at Bishop’s College, Cheshunt. A man who revelled in scholarship, he was also a competitive and energetic bowler, snooker and squash player. Ordained deacon on 23 September 1956, in the St Albans Diocese, his first ministry as curate began at the picturebook village of Much Hadham, where he met the love of his life, Lesley Brooks. Rodney was ordained priest on 5 January 1958, at the Missions to Seamen, Melbourne, commenced twelve years as Chaplain of Ballarat Grammar School in February 1958, and returned to England to marry Lesley in early 1961. Each of his and Lesley’s four children, Jeremy (TC 1979), David, Antony and Kate (TC 1987) was born at that time, during which amongst other things, Rodney taught Religious Instruction, Latin and English, pioneered bushwalking and mountain climbing in western Victoria, ran a large scouting group and coached an Australian archer.Medium format photograph depicting two chaplains.rodney oliver, frank leslie oliver, mission to seafarers, flinders street, st peter chapel, courtyard, ordination, john rodney oliver (1931-2010)

Kate Oliver is the granddaughter of Padre Oliver, and daughter of Rodney Oliver and chose to launch a self published album of children's songs at the Mission on 26 May 2019. She has also provided us with additional information and images of Moira Oliver, her grandmother, a keen photographer.Rev Frank Oliver served at the Mission as senior Chaplain from 1930-1960. Rev Rodney Oliver, his son, served on the MTS board in the late 20th C./21st C. Kate Oliver is his daughter.Advertising poster for the event of launching a children's album which took place 26 May 2019.Hand written inscriptions top and lower edge in blue Texta pen:kate oliver, passing clouds, children, wellbeing, frank oliver, rodney oliver, events, concerts, hiring events, padre oliver, reverend frank leslie oliver, moira bird oliver, john rodney oliver, cultural events, padre frank leslie oliver, mindfullness, 2019

Kate Oliver is the granddaughter of Padre Oliver, and daughter of Rodney Oliver and chose to launch a self published album of children's songs at the Mission on 26 May 2019. She has also provided us with additional information and images of Moira Oliver, her grandmother, a keen photographer.Rev Frank Oliver served at the Mission as senior Chaplain from 1930-1960. Rev Rodney Oliver, his son, served on the MTS board in the late 20th C./21st C. Kate Oliver is his daughter.Album of songs for children released in 2018 the launching took place at the Mission on 26 May 2019.kate oliver, passing clouds, children, wellbeing, frank oliver, rodney oliver, events, concerts, hiring events, padre oliver, reverend frank leslie oliver, moira bird oliver, john rodney oliver, cultural events, padre frank leslie oliver, mindfullness, 2019

Beverley, daughter of Padre Oliver, married Robin Kent on Tuesday 20 April 1954. The ceremony was held in the St Peter Chapel. The Bridesmaids were Rachel Dowel, Dorothy (Dot) Veitch and Ailsa Halliday. Best man was Rodney Oliver, Beverley's brother, David Fisher and Reverend W.R Dowel were groomsmen. The reception was held at Berkeley Hall, St Kilda.Written in blue ink: names of the persons on photo Stamp of photography studiobeverley kent nee oliver, robin kent, st peter chapel, weddings, marriages, rachel dowel, dorothy veitch, ailsa hallliday, john rodney oliver (1931-2010), david fisher, berkeley hall, st kilda

6975-26 Stawell State School Grade 1, March 10th 1965 Teacher Mrs Cartwright Top Row, left to right. Stephen Quarrel, John Resnik, Ian Longmoor, Russell Jennings, David Hooper, Ronald Fry, Peter Delley, Reg Bach, James Delley, Greg Yanner, Second Row, Jenny O'Neill, Sharon O’Donnell, Wendy Mason, Judith Jeffrey, Suzan Overall, Elizabeth Van De Wall, Kristene Slorach, Gillian Everets, Deborah Bell, Third Row, Alan Marshall, Rodney Young, Stuart McClure, John Scott, David Allam, Andrew Allam Graham Deane, Raymond Scott, Andrew Adamson, Jeffrey Clowes. Fourth Row, Julie Ross, Jean Peters, Gayle Redford, Karen Dawson, Jilleen Jenkins, Catherine Elvins, Pamela Guy, Joy Olive, Karen Vendy Fifth Row, Robyn Whelan, Sheryl Gilbert, Kim Pickering, Susan Prior, teacher Mrs Cartwright. Students in uniform in front of school BuildingStawell State School March 10th 1965 Grade 1education

6975-27 Stawell State School Grade 3, 11 April 1967 Teacher Mr Neumann Top Row, left to right, Ian McKellar, Reg Bach, Greg Yanner, Meredith Tangey, Karen Vendy, Joy Oliver, Jenny O'Neill, James Delley, Stephen Quarrell, Michelle Pyke. Second Row, Pamela Guy, Lyn Watson, Lynne Bonney, Karla Eldridge, Jilleen Jenkins, Elizabeth McCracken, Debra Bell, Kim Pickering, Robin Whelan, Third Row, Stuart McClure, Russell Jennings, Andrew Allam, Graham Deans, David Allam, Gordon Green, John Scott, Clinton Cathro, Paul Landon, Raymond Scott, Fourth Row, Jean Peters, Judith Jeffrey, Wendy Mason. Kristine Slorach, Suzanne Overall, Susan Prior, Deborah Giles, Julie Ross, Gayle Redford, Fifth Row, Rodney Young, Ian Longmore, Ronald Fry, Alan Marshall, Andrew Adamson, Jeffrey Clowes, David Hooper, Peter Delley, Stephen Taylor, teacher, Mr Neumann. Students and Teacher Grade 3 1967Stawell State School Grade 3 1967education