The United Aborigines Messenger [published by the United Aborigines Mission of Australia]

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain images and names of deceased persons in written material. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context.

Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyPart of Item[1987.0162.00066] [Miscellaneous Booklets Associated with Aboriginal Issues]IdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200167Scope and ContentThe United Aborigines Messenger [Vol. 4, No. 47], published by the United Aborigines Mission of Australia. The front cover features a map of Australia, underneath which is a boomerang with the words "The Field : Australia : 70,000 Aborigines" inscribed in it. Contents of the publication include: News from the Mission Stations, which describes recent news and finances at Stations in certain States. New South Wales includes Nulla Nulla-Bellbrook, Burnt Bridge-Kempsey, "Nanima"-Wellington, Purfleet-Taree, Bomaderry Home, Roseby Park, and La Perouse. Western Australia includes Mount Margaret Mission and details news written by Miss Jones, Miss Jackson, Helen and Arthur Mathews, and Chas. and Bertha Payne, who speak of the work and progress of the Aboriginal children and teenagers, naming one child as "Little Myrtle". South Australia includes details of a camp visitation at Oodnadatta, written by Miss Turner, who describes the camp as a miserable and dangerous place, providing much detail of the Australian Aboriginal peoples she witnessed there. Also covers Ooldea, and Swan Reach "Ebenezer". The back cover is titled "The Children's Page", a story conducted by "Uncle Will", care of the United Aborigines' Mission. may contain a photographic image of children at Mount Margaret Mission. KEYWORDS: Kinchela Boys' HomeAccess StatusOpen for public accessAccess ConditionsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain images and names of deceased persons in written material.
Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context.Request TypeRequest itemUnit1987.0162 Unit 0003

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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Date1 August 1936

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00167

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansReligions - Christianity - MissionsSocial identity - Mixed descentSubject (Place)Burnt Bridge (NSW N Coast SH56-14)Kempsey (NSW N Coast SH56-14La Perouse (S Sydney NSW SI56-05)Mount Margaret MissionOodnadatta (SA Central Australia SG53-15)Ooldea (Far West SA SH52-12)

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