Historical information
John Chambers was employed as Reader at St Paul's Church of England, Linton between 1866-1867. He was involved in the 'Free Church of England' movement and was accused by mainstream church leaders of attempting to set up a schismatic congregation in Linton. After the termination of his appointment in 1867 he moved to Ballarat.
Photograph is part of Old Lintonian Collection ; No. 38.
Physical description
Sepia photograph of an older bearded gentleman wearing suit, standing with left hand holding a book forward and right arm resting on balustrade in front of him.
Inscriptions & markings
On back: "Mr C Linton Kind Regards".
Subjects
References
- Centenary History of St. Paul's - Linton (1862-1962) /Sydney H. Smith, 1962
