A few days ago our obituary announced the death of one of our oldest colonists, namely, the Rev. Peter Gunn, of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, who died on the 2nd June 1864 at the manse of Campbellfield.

Dedicated from his youth to the service of the Church, he entered on his educational course at the school of his native parish, Latheron, Caithness-shire, and in due time attended the University of Edinburgh, where he ran his curriculum at the literary classes. In his fourth year, he gained the McPherson bursary of £100. He then entered the Divinity Hall, Aberdeen, where he completed his theological studies, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Caithness.

He made up his mind to go abroad in a missionary spirit, and fixed on Australia. He sailed for this country in the autumn of 1841, and arrived in February, 1842. For some months after his arrival he officiated in Melbourne, but his chief object was to preach in outlying districts, and he did so, forming numerous congregations.

His first settled charge was Heidelberg and the Kangaroo ground: and the Presbyterian Church at the first-named of these places was the result of his labours.

He next removed to Campbellfield (about nineteen years ago), where he as usual carried his task into effect by the erection of the present church, which reflects no small credit on him. Generous and liberal to the utmost extent of his means, he always contributed handsomely to such objects.

For years after coming to Campbellfield, he officiated in the afternoons at Donnybrook (a distance of some ten miles) and at Epping, at which latter place he continued his services until his last illness prevented him.

After being the means of forming congregations at Janefield and Mayfield, he again preached at the Plenty for years to the Highlanders, who were at a considerable distance, and in every place where he formed a congregation, he planted a school.

About nine years ago, though only in the prime of life, symptoms of declining health began to appear, and five years later he suffered from nephritis, which only yielded to skilful treatment. He still pursued his duties so far as his health enabled him.

Six weeks ago, a recurrence of his old complaint took place, and it was not until twenty-four hours before his death that any apprehensions for his safety were entertained.