Childs, Very Reverend Henry Arthur Biography 1971

CHILDS, Very Reverend. Henry Arthur
Vicar Cathedral Parish of St John, Napier, & Dean of Waiapu 1964; Standing committee Diocese of Waiapu 1965-
Born: Chelsea, London, 16 October 1905; son of HW Childs; married 28 December 1936 Ethel Norrie, daughter of WC Flewellyn; 4 sons
Education: Christchurch Boys’ High School, Canterbury University; MA [Master of Arts], DipSocSc [Diploma of Social Science]
Assistant curate Sydenham 1932-35; vicar Tinwald 1935-40; vicar Hokitika and rural dean Westland 1940-45; vicar Geraldine 1945-51; Karori, Makara and chaplain Samuel Marsden College School 1951-64; honorary canon Wellington Cathedral 1959; archdeacon of Wellington 1961; standing committee Diocese of Christchurch 1942-51; board of governors, Craighead Diocesan School 1945-51; chairman Geraldine District High School committee 1946-51; standing committee Diocese of Wellington 1956-64; Wellington Diocesan Social Service Board, chairman 1956-64; NZ Anglican Board of Missions 1957-62, general synod 1961-70; Wellington City Mission trust board 1956-64.
Private address: Cathedral Close, Napier