Background
Shearer was born in Canisbay, near Wick, County Caithness, Scotland.
Shearer was born in Canisbay, near Wick, County Caithness, Scotland.
The first services were held in Street George"s Hall, then at the Working Men"s Institute. In December 1880 land was purchased on Pier Street, Perth for a church building, and the foundation stone laid in October, 1881. Under his direction further churches were founded at Fremantle and Albany.
The fourth daughter Christina Kate married Arthur Morris Oliphant of Scotland on 8 April 1903.
They had a home on Stirling Street, Perth.
He was also for some time a member of the Perth Local Board of Education. He was noted for his hard work and dedication, and was highly respected by members of all faiths.