Rev. Alwyn Reuben BROADBENT [2791]

  General Notes:

1899 SA Birth BROADBENT Alwyn Reuben Reuben BROADBENT Clara Elizabeth WEIDENHOFER Gilbert 647/442

Barrier Miner Saturday 26 February 1927
PERSONAL
The Rev. Alwyn Broadbent has been appointed to Glenelg under the Rev. W. Shaw.

Barrier Miner Monday 11 September 1933
CHURCHES' DAY IN JUBILEE
Large Congregations at All Services Yesterday
Yesterday was the churches' day in connection with the Jubilee celebrations. Special services were held in all the churches, ministers of former days, in many cases, occupying the pulpits. Reunions of old friends, continued, and after each service large groups gathered outside the-churches for some time talking over the old days.
SULPHIDE-BLENDE METHODIST
At the Sulphide-Blende Methodist Church three special services were held.
In the morning the service was conducted by the Rev. A. W. Wellington who was a minister of the church in 1905. He addressed the children present on "Sharing." The preacher' was the Rev. Alwyn Broadbent, of Terowie, who attended the church as a boy. His discourse was based on the text "What
I Then Shall I Do With Jesus." A solo was sung by Miss O. Pope.
The afternoon service took the form of a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wellington presided, and recalled many old incidents. The speaker was Mr. Norman Makin, M.H.R. He also attended the church when a boy. His subject was "Inexhaustible Riches." Solos were sung by Mrs. Gentle (Miss V. Morton), Mrs. Peterson (Miss B. Gummow), Mr. Bruce Hosking, and Master Bobby Elridge. A duet was sung by Mrs. Peterson and Miss E. Wellington, and Mrs. Hunter played a violin solo.
At night a large congregation assembled at the service conducted by Mr. Broadbent. The address was given by Mr. Wellington on "I Say Unto The That Thou Art Peter, and Upon This Rock Will I Build My Church"." A large choir of old and present day members sang the anthem "King of Kings" under the leadership of Mr. Bruce Hosking, with Mrs. Hosking at the organ. The solo part was taken by Miss Wellington. A solo was also sung by Mrs. Gentle, and a duet by Mrs. Peterson and Miss Wellington. At all services the congregation stood in silence for a brief period in remembrance of old members of the church who had passed away.
At the conclusion of the evening service a large number of the congregation went into the Lecture Hall where a brief time of reminiscence was spent.

Kalgoorlie Miner Saturday 18 January 1941
QUEEN'S METHODIST CHURCH, BOULDER
The usual services will be held to morrow, the preacher, both morning and evening, being the Rev. Alwyn R. Broadbent. On Wednesday night at. 7.30 o'clock the intercessory prayer service will be held. "Let us remember the power of prayer and together intercede on behalf of our nation and our own boys."

Murray Pioneer Thursday 21 September 1950
Berri Methodist Church Notes
Berri, September 19.
The Rev. Alwyn Broadbent, of Whyalla, was the guest preacher at the Berri Methodist Church anniversary, and delivered intersting addresses at both morning and evening services. Special music was rendered by the choir under the leadership of the conductor, Mr. Ern Orchard, Mrs. R. Lean was the organist, and solos were rendered by Mesdames A. Broadbent and A. G. Maddern.
A social evening was held in the Berri Methodist Church Hall on the evening prior to the anniversary to give members and friends an opportunity of renewing their friendships with the Rev. and Mrs. Broadbent, who had spent four years in the Berri circuit (1928 to 1932). ''Mr. and Mrs. Broadbent were accompanied from Whyalla by Mr. C. Ryan (chairman of the Whyalla Town Commission). In the absence of the circuit minister (the Rev. Rex Brook), the secretary of the Church Trust (Mr. A. G. Maddern) occupied the chair and welcomed the guests and all present. Delightful solos were sung by Mesdames Harrington (Adelaide) and Mrs. Broadbent. Mrs. A. G. Maddern was the accompanist.
Interesting addresses were given by Messrs. Ryan and Broadbent. Mr. Ryan spoke about Whyalla, and its wonderful industry, which had been built up in what was a useless part of South Australia. Australia should be proud of the
great shipyards and their accomplishments, said Mr. Ryan. Mention was also made of the Whyalla pipeline, with its wonderful supply of water from the Murray, which had meant so much to the town. Splendid amenities had been made for the youth of the town, but there was still much to be done. Mr. Broadbent spoke or his travels and work since leaving Berri, and told some Interesting facts about Western Australia, making special mention of the wild flowers, and his work as a chaplain in the navy, and of the goldfields.
Prior to closing his talk Mr. Broadbent made reference to the splendid work done in Whyalla, and the wonderful example set by Mr. Ryan both in the church and town.
Eightieth Birthday
Before supper was served, Mr. Maddern wished Mrs. L. Cooper sen., very many happy returns of her birthday, which was her 80th. On behalf of the Ladies' Guild, Mrs. W. B. Pennyfleld (vice-president) spoke of Mrs. Cooper's long and loyal service to the church mil guild. Her regular attendance twice a Sunday at service and her faithfulness to the guild, of which she was a patroness, had been outstanding. On behalf of the guild, Mrs. Pennyfleld congratulated Mrs. Cooper upon reaching her 80th birthday and asked her to accept a handbag and purse, with the love and good wishes of all the members.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Tuesday 10 May 1977
Death Notice:
BROADBENT, Alwyn Rueben (Rev.) - On May 9, at Resthaven, Malvern, the loving husband of Maggie, loved father of Peter, father-in-law of Aileen, grandpa of Jane and Susan, great-grandpapa of Rodan and Megan. Aged 77 years. So mote it be.

Funeral Notices:
BROADBENT. - THE FRIENDS of the late Rev. A.R. BROADBENT late of Resthave. Malvern are invited to assemble at the WA Norman memorial Chapel, Centennial Park, for his Funeral serivce at 10.30 a.m., WEDNESDAY, May 11. No flowers by request please. W. Williamson & Son, Funeral Directors Phone 423707.
BROADBENT - AUSTRALASIA, South Australia Conference. MEMBERS of the CONFERENCE are advised that the Funeral of the late Rev. ALWIN REUBEN BROADBENT will be conducted in the WA Norman Memorial Chapel, Centennial Park, TOMORROW. Wednesday, May 11, at 10.30 a.m. RK Waters, Secretary.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Thursday 12 May 1977
Death Notice:
BROADBENT, Alwyn Reuben (Reverend) - On May 9, at Resthaven, Malvern, beloved brother of Merva (Mrs Sullivan), Gladys (Mrs Hodge), also Errol, Vera and Olga (all deceased). Aged 77 years.

Centennial Park Cemetery Location: Tranquility, Wall 57, Niche E007 [marked for re-use]

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: Minister of Religion, 1936, The Parsonage, Meekering, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: Minister of Religion, 1937, The Parsonage, Meekering, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: Minister of Religion, 1943, 150 Cambridge St, Leederville, Western Australia.

• At Mother's death: Alwyn resided, 1947, Malalla, South Australia.

Alwyn married Maggie Annie Mackey VIRGO [2797] [MRIN: 932], daughter of Walter Harry Luxford VIRGO [2798] and Maggie May URLWIN [7349], on 28 Mar 1928 in Methodist Church Malvern, Adelaide, South Australia. (Maggie Annie Mackey VIRGO [2797] was born on 19 Jan 1903 in Balaklava, South Australia, died on 25 Nov 1980 in South Australia and was buried on 27 Nov 1980 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1928 SA Marriage 314/943 BROADBENT Alwyn Reuben VIRGO Maggie Annie Mackey Adelaide

The Register Saturday 19 May 1928
Marriage Notice:.
BROADBENT- VIRGO.- On the 28th March, at Malvern Methodist Church, by Rev W. Shaw assisted by Rev. W. A. Dunn, Alwyn R., younger son of Mr and Mrs. B. Broadbent, of Broken Hill, to Maggie Virgo, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harry Virgo, of Balaklava. Present address - Methodist Manse, Berri.