Australian dictionary of evangelical biography sample
We judged, however that, especially in the earlier volumes, the ADB had not given due weight to evangelical Christianity in its selection and writing processes.!
TAYLOR, WILLIAM GEORGE (b.
Perth, WA, 6 Dec 1840; d.
Towards the end of his life he prepared his comprehensive An Australian Biographical Dictionary, which contains about biographies.
Perth, WA, 20 June 1909). Wesleyan businessman and politician. Young George Shenton carried on the excellent reputation of his pioneer father George Shenton (q.v.) and became even more notable in the life of the growing colony. He served for many years as a member of the Legislative Council and at one time was the Speaker.
The Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals contains biographies of more than four hundred prominent evangelicals.In 1880 he became the first mayor of Perth and was later knighted for his services to the community. Sir George formed a company called Shenton Elder & Co which later became Elder Smith & Co. Like his father before him, Sir George was totally committed to the Methodist Church.
Upon his father's unexpected death he took upon himself the business and financial responsibility for the building of the new church on the corner of W