Obituaries Australia

  • Tip: searches only the name field
  • Tip: use double quotes to search for a phrase
  • Tip: lists of awards, schools, organisations etc

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Donald McKay Barnet (1869–1940)

The Rev. Donald McKay Barnet a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church died last Tuesday aged 70. He was ordained in Sydney 48 years ago and served the Church at Narrandera, Wollongong, and Greenwich until he retired from parish work in 1936.

In addition to his moderatorial work in 1927, he sat on a number of committees and was a vice president of the NSW Temperance Alliance.

Mrs. McKay Barnet, one son and two daughters survive him.

Original publication

Additional Resources

Citation details

'Barnet, Donald McKay (1869–1940)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/barnet-donald-mckay-14376/text25449, accessed 9 September 2024.

© Copyright Obituaries Australia, 2010-2024

Life Summary [details]

Birth

19 October, 1869
Forest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

4 June, 1940 (aged 70)
Greenwich, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Education
Occupation