Rev William Laidlaw TOSHACH [15161]

  General Notes:

With his parents and siblings William sailed on clipper ship "Loch Sloy" July 1886 from Greenock, Scotland to Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, then to Launceston, Australia. The Presbyterian Church then sent his father, Rev Alexander Toshach and family to Nelson, New Zealand.


SAGHS Death Index
TOSHACH William Laidlaw 11-Mar-1943 70 M Adelaide 661/1291:
Surname: TOSHACH
First Names: William Laidlaw
Death Date: 11-Mar-1943
Age: 70
Gender: M
Marital Status: M
Place of Death: Prospect
Residence: Prospect
District: Adelaide
Book/Page: 661/1291
Notes: Symbol=HS.


SAGHS Cemeteries database
TOSHACH W 11-Mar-1943 70 Payneham Memorial Inscription 1943:
Surname: TOSHACH
First Names: W
Death Date: 11-Mar-1943
Age: 70
Cemetery: Payneham
Notes: Rev.
Source: Memorial Inscription
Source 2:
District Code: 4
Event Year: 1943

  Research Notes:

Timaru Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 5270, 22 October 1891
TOWN & COUNTRY.
The closing meeting of the Cullmanntown Band of Hope was held in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening, when there was a goodly number present. Mr Thomson, senior, occupied the chair. A splendid programme was got up for the occasion, and it is needless to say that all the items ware highly appreciated by those present. The following members and friends contributed to the evening'a entertainment: - Misses Pearson, Hiekens, Cramond, Findlay, and E. Williams ; Messrs C. Homes, D. Byars, J. McDonald, and W. Toshach ; Master Tom Brown played a nice selection on the accordion ; Mr Cuthbert, senior, gave a short address, after which Mr McCullough closed the meeting with prayer. Miss Lettie Mcllroy officiated as organist.


Timaru Herald, Volume LV, Issue 5528, 3 October 1892
GOD SPEED.
A large and enthusiastic gathering of at least 150 people, young and old, met in the Washdyke schoolroom on Friday night, to wish God speed to Mr James Mansfield on his new career as a missionary to the New Hebrides. The Rev, Mr Gillies occupied the chair. The meeting being opened with praise and prayer, a short musical programme was gone through. The Mieses McIlroy contributed an instrumental duet, and Miss Lottie Mcllroy, Miss Mary Toshach and Mr Wm. Toshach sang solos, which were much appreciated. Miss Annie Mcllroy also gave a most, effective recitation. The Rev. Mr Woodward in a short speech referred to the nobility of mission work, and the noble self denying character of the lives of the missionaries, expressing his sympathy with Mr Mansfield and best wishes for his success The chairman then presented Mr Mansfield with a very handsome field glass, on which there was a silver plate bearing an inscription : "To Mr James Mansfield, from Washdyke Sunday School, as a token of esteem of his leaving for the New Hebrides, Sept. 1892." In making the presentation Mr Gillies said that Mr Mansfield might, take the gift 118 emblematic of the deepest heart wishes of the donors concerning himself . lts use would be to bring the distant near, and make the dark and dim bright, and clear. So they desired and prayed that through the glass of the world, the things of the spiritual world might be brought ever nearer and nearer, and the dark and dim things made brighter and clearer to himself ; and that he might in turn be abundantly used to those among whom he was going to live and labour, to bring the far off near, and lead them out of darkness into the glorious light. Mr Mansfield made a feeling acknowledgment of the kindness and help he had all along received from the Washdyke friends in his efforts to do some good among them, and thanked them very heartily for their parting gift, assuring them that they would not be forgotten by him, and he hoped they would not forget him, but remember him in their prayers, and so would they still be working together. Refreshments provided by the ladies were then handed round, in tho shape of tea, sandwiches, and cakes of all descriptions, and so abundant was the provision, that after both inner and outer receptacles were freely stocked, such a quantity remained that the children of the Sunday School were invited to come back on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock for a second tea. The disposing of the refreshments occupied well on for an hour, after which the second part of the programme was gone through. Mr Cuthbert spoke a few words of kindly sympathy and encouragement ; Mr Crerar gave a stirling recitation ; Mr John Brevenson gave a pleasing solo on the zither harp ; and Miss Lettie Mcllroy, Miss Toshach, and Mr W. Toshach again delighted the audience with solos. The heartiness of the meeting testified to the great respect and esteem Mr Mansfield has won for himself while resident at the Washdyke.


Timaru Herald, Volume LV, Issue 5553, 1 November 1892
TOWN & COUNTRY.
On Sunday afternoon a meeting of the Sabbath School teachers and elder scholars was held In tho Cullmantown Presbyterian Church to make a presentation to Mr William Toshach, of a beautifully bound copy of the authorised version of the Bible, and a copy of Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, on the occasion of his leaving Timaru for Victoria. Mr Cuthbert made the presentation, and in doing so he expressed his high appreciation of the work done by Mr Toshach in connection with the Sabbalh School and Band of Hope, and concluded by wishing him every success in his new sphere of work. Mr Toshach briefly replied thanking the teachers for their kind present. Messrs Bilton and McCullough also spoke of the good work done by Mr Toshack, especially in connection with the singing of the School.


Star, Issue 4611, 6 April 1893
Latest Locals.
Rangiora Parish Fete.- The annual parish fete, in connection with St John the Baptist's Church, Rangiora, was held in the parsonage grounds, yesterday. The amusements provided were of the usual diversified character, and the weather being pleasant, the proceedings passed off very successfully. A large marquee and two smaller tents, erected on the lawn, were used for a sale of work, and refreshments, fortune-telling, and for the evening entertainment. The sale of work was opened in the afternoon under the charge of Mrs Torlesse and the ladies of the working bee. A toy stall was managed by Mrs Jones and the Misses Blackett, a fruit stall by Miss Busch, and refreshments were dispensed by Mrs Buss and her daughters. A shooting gallery, under the charge of Mr H. Jones, was well patronised. In the evening a number of exceedingly well got up tableaux vivants were carried out under the management of Miss Kate Torlesse; their success was considerably enhanced by limelight effects produced by Mr T. Crook, of Christchurch. Between the tableaux songs were given by Miss Templar, the Rev F.P. Fendall, Messrs T.W. Rowe, Blunden, E.R. Good, W. Toshach, and G. Barlow. There was a large attendance during the evening, and the proceedings passed off very pleasantly.


Star, Issue 4767, 6 October 1893
Local & General.
An enjoyable meeting took place in the Presbyterian Church, Rangiora on Wednesday evenings when the Junior Guild was entertained by the members of Mrs Monro's Sabbath school class at a "social." Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Rev P. R. Monro, Mr W. Toshach occupied the chair. A good programme had been arranged for the occasion. Songs were given by Misses King, Anderson, Howie and Dickson and Mr Gillespie, duets by Misses Howie (2), B. Anderson, Messrs King and R. Anderson, recitations by Misses R. Anderson, G. Rogers and E. Rogers and Mr W. Efford, Misses Hazel and Taylor were the accompanists.


Otago Daily Times, Issue 9974, 16 February 1894
ATHLETICS.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.
Full advantage was taken of yesterday's fine weather by the championship competitors town. Robinson, one of the Canterbury team who reached Dunedin on the previous night was out at the Carisbrook ground both in the morning and evening. Morpeth and Nathan of Wellington, spent a considerable time on the ground yesterday afternoon. The Wellintonians are particularly sweet on the former chances for the long distance events, and . . . that he has never yet been extended. Batgi... was out in the early part of the evening, puting on the finishing touches. He is in tip-top form, and both the hurdles championship should, through his agency, go to Wellington. Prain and Smeaton were practising vaulting early in the evening. They were handicapped by the softness of the turf, and it has been suggested that artificial means should be adopted to improve the take-off. Findlay walked about a mile at a good even pace and or subsequently practised spurting, and both the 23 Auckland walkers did good work, White covering a couple of miles and Creame who is strongly fancied for the three Qt mile event, had a long spin on the grass the cinder track troubling him by reason of its hardness. Bennett, who has been troubled with influenza, made his first appearance since the attack and sweated twice round Roberts, of Auckland, took easy exercise ; and Duncan, Millan, and Crawshaw practised starting and sprinting.
The north express last night brought Mr J. F. Grierson, the N.Z.A.A.A. representative for the meeting, and nearly all the competitors from a distance who had not previously reached town. T.F. Upfill and F.E.N. Gaudir arrived from Auckland ; J.H. Hempton, N.L Gurr, H.S. Bailey, H.L. Kingsley, and O. M'Cormack, from Wellington; and H.M. Reeves (who. did a splendid trial over the quarter mile on Wednesday evening), L. Broad, J. Fitzpatrick, B.S. Leversedge, J. Moir, G.W.C. Smithson, W. Toshach, and J. F. Wachsmann, from Christchurch - whence came also W. Blendelson, who is to compete in the colours of the South Canterbury Club. A large number of persons met the competitors on the railway station and greeted them with three ringing cheers. The special correspondents for the meeting of the two Christchurch morning papers were also passengers by the express.
The programme for the Championship meeting is out of the printers' hands. The compiler may fairly be complimented upon the production, as any person with the programme in his hand will be placed in possession of as complete information regarding the events as he can possibly desire. The list of competitors for each event is preceded by the name of the present champion and by a statement of the world's amateur record for it, the New Zealand amateur record, and the best New Zealand championship performance; whilst the programme also contains a list of all the New Zealand championship winners from the season 1887-8 and a comparison of the New Zealand, " Victoria, New South Wales, and world's " amateur records. It is well worth preserving for reference. The final meeting of the committee of the Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club to make arrangements for the meeting was held last night, Dr Roberts presiding, when some important details were settled. The following is the order of events at the sports: - Throwing the 161b Hammer, 100 yds (heats), Half-mile Race, 120 yds Hurdles (heats), One-mile Walk, 100 yds (final), Pole Jump, 120 yds Hurdles (final). One-mile Race, 250 yds (heats), High Jump, Three-mile Walk, 250 yds (final), Long Jump, Putting the Weight, 440 yds Flat Race, Three-mile Race, 440 yds Hurdles. The first event is timed for 1.50 p.m. and the last for 5.35 p.m.
On Saturday evening the champions and the other competitors at the meeting will be present in the Princess Theatre at the performance of " Harbour Lights," with which the Howe and Spong Company will open their Dunedin season; and on Sunday they will be taken by water to Portobello, where they will dine together.


The Areas' Express (Booyoolee, SA : 1877 - 1948) Fri 29 Jun 1900 Page 3
Our Country Letters
Snowtown:
Miss Ashenden, a lady Evengelist has been eond noting special services at Condowie Bible Christian Church with great success, and Mrs. and Mr. Toshach are visiting Snowtown shortly for similar work.


The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 9 Jan 1902 Page 2
PATRIOTIC SERVICE.
THE RFE. W. L. TOSHACH AT
NORTH, FREMANTLE. At the North Fremantle Congregational Church on Sunday evening last the Rev. William Laidlaw Toshach delivered a stirring and forcible address to a crowded church. In front of the pulpit hung the Union Jack.
The preacher took, for his text, "The Lord is Our Banner." Most armies or regiments, he said, have banners entrusted to their care, to defend which they are prepared to dare, do, and die. To the question, "Did he believe in war?" he would reply that war was a terrible thing, but there was something worse than war, and that was slavery and oppression, and the war in which they were now engaged would, he felt, break the last link in the chain of slavery and oppression, and give the truest freedom to thousands. He hoped and believed that the time was not far distant when the British flag would be flying over South Africa, the guardian of her liberty and the guarantee ofher privileges and prospenty. The loyal way in which the colonials had rallied round the motherland in the time of her distress supplied an object-lesson to the world, and was also the subject for devout thankfulness. The preacher gave some thrilling illustrations of the way officers and men had dared to do and die in the present war, which deeply impressed the congregation. When the First Contingent left some people said they were going to have a holiday-a fine picnic-but when those self same people saw the real, hard work they had to do, and the privations they had to undergo and how well the colonials had acquitted themselves, they changed their opinions and their talk; and when the news of further disasters to the British arms came, how had the colonial boys volunteered? By thousands. Many had left who would never return to our shores again, but we knew that they had died doing their best fighting for their King and country and the upholding of the British nation. He said he believed General Buller to be one of the greatest of the South African generals, and one who, he believed, always studied his men; and, while admitting that he had, perhaps, made a mistake, said: "Yet are we not all liable to make mistakes-yea, even the best of us?" The preacher said he was no pro Boer, and he believed that it was owing in a great measure to the utterances of those who, if in danger themselves, would be among the first to claim the protection of the British flag, that the war was being prolonged. Referring to the vote by the British Parliament of £100,000 to Lord Roberts, he said he felt that he could not allow this matter to pass without alluding to it. No doubt, General Lord Roberts was a great general, and a good man, but still, he could not help thinking that the British Parliament might have voted something for "Tommy Atkins" and his family, without whose assistanee Lord Roberts could not have accomplished anything. The preacher urged all to keep their enthusiasm afire, for it seemed to him that, since the departure of the early contingents, the patriotic spirit seemed to have waned; and it was only by showing an unanimous front that we could hope to bring the war to a speedy and successful termination. In concluding the address, the preacher urged his hearers to enlist as soldiers beneath the banner of Jesus Christ. Who never lost a battle, and Who, in the great confict with evil, will eventually secure complete and universal victory.


Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950) Tue 13 Feb 1906
Kalgoorlie Congregational Church.
Rev. W. L. Toshach's Farewell Service:
The Rev. Wm. Laidlaw Toshach took his farewell of the congregation of the Kalgoorlie Congregational Church, a post which he has held for about eleven months. The church and srnokers' pavilion were crowded to the doors, and the service, for which. Mr. E. Salter's Boulder Orchestra had been, engaged, lasted for a little over an hour. Mr. A. King presided at the piano, and Mrs. J Toshach officiated at the organ.
Mr. Toshach read from II. Corinthians, verse 13, concluding with the following words: "Finally, 'brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of Love and Peace shall be wifh you . . .
After the singing of several hymns, Miss Hilda Klintberg rendered "Abide with Me," while Mr. Toshach contributed "Remember Now Thy Creator."
Mr: Toshach's sermon took the the form of an address, which was opened by a reference to his past work in the church. While he could stay he was a good Christian, he was not a long-faced Christian. God forbid. He did not think there was a man in Kalgoorlie who could say that the religion he now enjoyed made him a miserable and unhappy man. There were Christian men and Christian women, but he wanted to tell them that they were as far away from Christ as men of the world and outside the church. They were simply Christians on Sunday and an ordinary kind of people during the week. That, was not the Christianity they wanted. There were men and women in the church who were, just as bad in the world, and who were just as big hypocrites; but at the same time he wanted them not to say tfeat every man in the church did not lead a Christian life. There were. men and women who would come to a man and say, 'You are a fine christian fellow,' and who would go around the corner and say, 'He is a regular rascal' He would like to meet such a person and tell him what he thought of him. 'He knew perfectly well that he had not pleasedi everyone, but when he came here he did not intend to do that. He simply came to preach the truth, and to call, a spade a spade. He had no time for those people who said a person should not interfere in politics, for nowadays they wanted parsons to make politics decent. He believed in a Christian man taking an interest in the welfare of his country, and not simply coming to church, and praying for the dying and the like. He believed in a minister of religion taking an interest in social questions. He believed in parsons handling the purity subject, but some said, Hpw dare you talk about it to a mixed audience?" If ministers talked more there would be fewer divorces and fewer blighted and damned lives in their midst. Some people said he preached well, but that when they came to think of it he did not say much. He would guarantee that if they took his place they would not say as much. He would be pleased to preach the Gospel in Kalgoorlie for love's sake, instead of for money, but they knew that he had to live as well as they had. He could not live on air. Amongst other things some people did not like solo singing, but it did them as much good as preaching. Mr. Toshach made an eloquent farewell to his congregation, expressing his great sorrow at having to leave. He had been treated with the greatest respect by everyone. Speaking of visitling, he knew that he had not done as much of it as he could have. He asked them to treat a visiting parson like a Christian gentleman. he had had the experience of being peeped at through the curtain of places he had visited, and, not getting an answer, he believed that if he entered he would find them under the bed. (Laughter.) He had received a letter from a leader of the congregattion stating that he had lost the confidence of has church, and he would ask them if ihe had not lost itheir confidence to hold up their right hand. (A great array of hands were held up). "I won't ask the other side," he continued, "because it would show you up."
Mr. Toshach, who is not decided as to his future movements, and who will remain in Kalgoorlie privately for about a month, is the son of the Rev. Alex. Toshach of Edinburgh, and the grandson of Dr. John Clark, of Abervelting, and great-grandson of Dr Jorry of Perth, who have all held high positions in the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. As a preacher he is fresh, vigorous, impassioned, and eloquent, and the rev. gentleman is most fortunate in having as his partner in life a lady of undoubted musical ability. He has not preached to a small congregation during his stay in Kalgoorlie.
Mr. Toshach says he believes it is the intention of the Congregational Union of West Australia to appoint him an evangelist for the State to visiit. the various churdhes and open new causes. He will be receiving a deputation during the week, and a petitiion of about 400 signatures, requesting him to start "people's services."


The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Thu 10 Jan 1907
Mainly about People:
The Rev. W.Toshach, Congregational minister in charge of Boulder Block and Trafalgar, has tendered his resignation, dating from February next In all probaballity, Mr. Toshach will leave the fields permanently.


The Evening Star (Boulder, WA : 1898 - 1921) Tue 5 Mar 1907
FAREWELL CONCERT.
A farewell concert will be tendered the Rev. Mr. Toshach. and Mrs. Toshach to-night, most of the best known artists of the fields assisting in tbe tribute to those whose services have ever been at the call of charity. Mr. and Mrs. Toshach have been on tbe fieldis for the past three years, and Mr. Toshach, in his charge of the Congregational Churches he has administered, has always preached to crowded assemblies, while his services as a vocalist will be missed in musical circles. There is a widespread feeling of regret that they should be leaving the fields. The concert will start at eight o'clock, and a train will leave the Hannans street station direct for Trafalgar at 7.5 p.m. There will be facilities for light refreshments during the intervals, and the concert, which has many special features, should attract a large audience.


Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912) Wed 8 May 1907
The Rev. W. L. Toshach has received a telegram from his wife at Fremantle announcing the death of their five-year-old son. Much sympathy will be felt with Mr. Toshach, who since his recent arrival from Western Australia has learnt of the critical illness of his baby daughter.


Port Pirie Recorder and North Western Mail (SA : 1898 - 1918) Sat 18 Jan 1908 Page 3
Toshack Is Coming!
William Laidlaw Toshach is well known to most people in Port Pirie, and will pay a return visit here on Sunday and Monday next. He has been in W.A. for a number of years in connection with the Congregational Church, and although the youngest minister in that denomination, he was pastor of the second largest church in W.A., the Kalgoorlie Congregational Church, which has a smokers' pavilion. It is stated that he kept his church crowded to the doors all the time he was there, his audiences numbering from 1,000 to 1,500 people, and when he resigned he received a petition signed by 2,000 people asking him to commence services for the people. Since his return he has been holding people's services at the Town Hall, Broken Hill, the hall proving far too small to hold his immense audiences. The other Sunday evening three thousand people filled the large Hippodrome to hear him. His lecturette on the Bonnie Vale mining disaster seems to have taken Broken Hill by storm. On Sunday evening in the Town Hall he will give his practical address, " A Sunday on the Goldfields of * W.A.," and on Monday he will give his great lecture, "The Bonnie Yale Mining Disaster," profusely illustrated by limelight lantern. The Bonnie Vale; incident is still fresh in the minds of the public, and there should be good audiences to witness the representation.


Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Mon 18 Aug 1913
ILLUSTRATED STORY.
In the Mechanics' Hall on Saturday evening Rev. W. L. Toshach was responsible for an interesting entertainment. It was in aid of the Tamar-street Congregational Church building fund, which should materially benefit as the result of the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Toshach. There was an excellent attendance. The feature of the entertainment was the illustrated story of the Bonnie Vale (W..A.) mining disaster, told by Mr. Toshach, who was an eye-witness. Mr. Toshach is the possessor of the only slides on this subject, and they are a particularly interesting collection. The story of the disaster was presented by Mr. Toshach with excellent dramatic effect, and he was heartily applauded. The proceedings. were of a diversified character, and the earlier portion of the programme consisted of musical items by members of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Toshach sang, by request, the duet. "Crookit Bawbee," while Masters Robert, Douglas, and Bruce Toshach rendered "The Village Minstrels" in a pleasing manner. The entertainment was a thorough success.


Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Thu 19 Mar 1914
Longford.
The Rev. W. L., Mrs., and Master Douglas Toshach and a party of friends gave an enjoyable entertainment on Saturday evening in the Foresters' Hall, which was poorly attended. Those who were present thoroughly enjoyed the various items submitted by the performers. Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, last. The church was attractively decorated with fruit, vegetables, and grain. . . . . .


Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928) Tue 25 Jun 1918 Page 7
THE CHURCHES FAREWELL, TO REV. W. L. TOSHACH.
TWO PRESENTATIONS
The Rev. W.L. Toshach, who has been in charge of the Tamar-street Congregational Circuit for over five years, leaves Launceston to-day for Queensland wliere he has accepted a call to the Maryborough Congregation al Church. The Rev. gentleman since the outbreak of the war has associated himself closely with all patriotic movements, while he rendered splendid service in the recent referendum campaign in advocacy of compulsory military service. The Albert Hall was crowded on Sunday night, when a special farewell service was held presided over by Mr J. C. Newton, M.H.A. An excellent musical programme was given by the City Band, Corrick's Orchestra, and the city organist (Mr G. F. Hopkins,) rendering valuable assistance. Local items were also given by Mesdames E. Sadleir, W.L. Toshach, and Master F. Taylor.
On behald of the National Federation, of which the Rev. gentleman was one of the founders, the chairman presented Mr Toshach with an illuminated address, which read as follows: Rev. William Laidlaw Toshach, Rev. and Dear Sir, --On the occasion of your leaving Launceston, after five years' residence, we, as members of the exutive of the Launceston No. 1 branch of the National Federation, desirw to exprwsa our grateful acknowledgment of your Self-sacrificing, untiring and valuable services in connection with every patriotic effort. More especially do we wish to congratulate and to thank you for your warm and brilliant support of every effort directed to the end that Australia might play its full and proper part in the great war for humanity, liberty, and democracy, and that its gallant soldiers at the front should have the reinforcements they were justified in expecting and to which the people of the Commonwealth were pledged. Your advocacy of the cause, of compulsory military service in two strenuous referendum campaigns helped materially in securing for Tasmania the satisfaction of a Yes majority, and your indefatitigable work in that behalf should prove to yourself and your family in years to come an 'honorable and a treasured momory. We trust that your future may be blessed with every happiness The address was in album form, bound in leather, and embossed with the recipient's initials stamped in gold letters. Inside the cover was a picture of His Majesty King George V., and opposite that the engrossed wording of the address, which was artistically illuminated with Tasmanian wild flowers.
The rev. gentleman, replying, thanked the members of the Federation for suchi a valuable gift. He would champion the cause of the Empire wherever he went and also the cause of the boys at the front. He would always entertain the, most kindly regards for the. people of Launceston.
The proceedings concluded with the singing of 'God be with you till we meet again.'
CHURCH FAREWELL.
Last evening a large audience assembled at the Tamar-street Church to farewell the Rev. Toshach. The Rev. W. J. Ashford (Christ Church) presided, and a programme of vocal and instrumental music was contributed by Messrs. Tremayne, Leo Fisher, J. Gough, and Master Frank Taylor. The choir also gave valuable assistance. Pastor D.S. Harvey, Canon de Coetlogon, Mr T.E. Long (City Missionary), and the chairman gave short addresses eulogising Mr Toshach's work in this city and conveying to him the sincere wishes of their several churches for his success in the future. Apologies were received from the Revs Harcourt Jeffs, Williams, and McOmish. During an interval Rev. Asford on behalf of the Tamar-street Church and various independent admirers of Rev. Toshach, presented that gentle 'with a purse of money.
The recipient feelingly replied, and the singing of "God be with you till we meet again" concluded the proceedings, Mr Toshach afterwards personally saying good-bye to all present.


Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947) Mon 28 Mar 1921
FAREWELL SERVICE TO REV. TOSHACH.
Rev. W. Laidlaw Toshack held his farewell service in the Town Hall last night. Mr. and Mrs. Toshach and their son, Mr. Douglas Toshach, during the evening rendered several solos and duets. A report of the service, owing to pressure of space has been held, over till tomorrow's issue.


Southern Argus (Port Elliot, SA : 1866 - 1954) Thu 24 Nov 1932 Page 3
SINGING EVANGELIST
'The Singing Evangelist,' William Laidlaw Toshach, has crowded the largest churches and halls in Australia to over-flowing, his preaching being fresh, vigorious, impassioned and eloquent. He is also a very fine tenor singer, and will be supplying the Strathalbyn Church of Christ on Sunday next, 27th.


The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Wed 27 Jan 1943 Page 6
VIEWS AND COMMENTS
TAX ON DEFERRED PAY
To the Editor
Sir -The Minister for the Army, Mr Forde, has stated that 5 p.c. of the deferred pay of so9ldiers will be taxable. On behalf of the Fighting Forces Protection League, I protest most emphatically against this unnecessary and undermocratic attack on the compulsory savings of our soldiers. There is much talk of rehabilitation of a grand fightin men, but no one seems to have suggested that as the Government has the use of their deferred pay (which must amount to a very large sum annually), they are in the common justice entitled to at least Savings Banik interest on that amount. Those who stay at home in comfort and safety receive interest on what they lend, so why attack the men who are already doing more than their share, abnd in so many instances giving their lives as well? - I am, Sir, &c., E.A. CHAPPELL., 166 Cross rd., Malvern.
"IT SHALL NOT BE"
Sir -- I see by The Advertiser" that our brave soldiers are going to have 5 p.c. taken off their deferred pay. a Government that would do such a thing should bow its head la. shame; and we,- the people of Australia, are just as bad if we allow it. Let every returned soldier and every member of the AIF put their foot down and say, "It shall not be.'


News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954) Thu 11 Mar 1943
Death Notice:
TOSHACH.-On March 11, Rev. William Laidlaw, beloved husband of Lillie Toshach, of 2 Marian place, Prospect, loved father of Robert. Douglas, Bruce (AIF), Maxwell, and Joffre (AIF). A wonderful ministry completed. Resting in his Lord.

Funeral Notice:
TOSHACH. -The Friends of the late Rev. WILLIAM LAIDLAW TOSHACH are respectfully informed that his Funeral will Leave his late Residence, 2 Marian place, Prospect, on FRIDAY, at 1.30, for the West Terrace Crematorium. W. WILLIAMSON & SON., Funeral Directors. 124 Wellington road, Payneham. F 1707.

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: clergyman, 1909, Fitzroy St., Geelong, Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: clergyman, 1912, Henry St., Geelong, Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: clergyman, 1913, Henry St., Geelong, Australia.

• Leaving Geelong: Acknowledgement, 1913, Geelong, VIC, Australia. (Image courtesy of Ancestry.com)

• Leaving Launceston: Acknowledgement, 1918, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: clergyman, 1919, Fort st., Maryborough, QLD Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: clergyman, 1925, Bridge st. East, QLD Australia.

• Headstone: Rev William Toshach & wife Janet Lillie & parents, 1943, Payneham Cemetery, Adelaide.

William married Ethel May BRUSE [15163] [MRIN: 5572], daughter of Living and Living, on 20 Dec 1899 in Wesleyan Methodist Church, Jamestown, SA. (Ethel May BRUSE [15163] was born on 5 Oct 1877 in Kooringa, South Australia and died on 4 Jul 1929 in Toowoomba, QLD, Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1899 201/1045 SA Marriage TOSNACH William Laidlaw, BRUSE Ethel May, Clare

Critic (Adelaide, SA : 1897-1924) Sat 15 Oct 1898
Engagements:
The engagement is announceed of Mr. Wm. Laidlaw
Toshach (Scottish Evangelist), fourth son of the late
Rev. Alexander Toshach Edinburgh, Scotland, to Miss
Ethel M. Bruise, youngest daughter of Mr. H. Bruise,
late Burra and Parkside.

South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Thu 25 Jan 1900
Marriage Notice:
TOSHACH-BRUSE.-On the 20th December, 1899, at the Jamestown Wesleyan Church, by the Rev. E. Gratton, assisted by the Rev. John Lloyd (Wallaroo), William Laidlaw (Presbyterian Evangelist), second son of the late Rev. Alexander Toshach, Scotland, to Ethel May, youngest daughter of Marcus H. Bruse, Jamestown.

William next married Janet Lillie MITCHELL [15162] [MRIN: 5571], daughter of Brunswick Popham MITCHELL [15172] and Janet Amazon MILLER [15176], on 29 Oct 1932 in St Giles Presbyterian Church, Norwood, Adelaide. (Janet Lillie MITCHELL [15162] was born on 12 Jan 1878 in Belalie East, South Australia, died on 22 Aug 1956 in Prospect, Adelaide, SA, Australia and was buried in Payneham Cemetery, Adelaide.)

  Marriage Notes:

News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954) Sat 22 Oct 1932 Page 6
Social Notes:
The Rev. W. L. Toshach (the Singing minister) arrivied from Brisbane on Thursday. Mr. Toshach intends to settle in S.A., and he will be married to Miss Lillie Mitchell, only daughter of B. P. and the Iate J. Mitchell of George street, Norwood, on October 29, at 2 p.m., in St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Norwood.


SAGHS Marriage Index
1932 335/101 TOSHACH William Laidlaw, MITCHELL Janet Lillie, Norwood


Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Thu 27 Oct 1932
Marriage Notice:
MITCHELL- TOSHACH.-The Rev. W. L. Toshach will be married to Miss Lillie Mitchell, only daughter of B. P. and the late J. Mitchell, of George street, Norwood, on the 29th October, at 2 p.m., in St. Giles' Presbyterian Church, Norwood.