Finke River Mission, Hermannsburg: a sketch of its history by Missionary S.O. Gross [1 page]

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Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyPart of Item[1987.0162.00066] [Miscellaneous Booklets Associated with Aboriginal Issues]IdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200177Scope and Content1 page, typed and doublesided, possibly torn out of a magazine, titled "Finke River Mission, Hermannsburg: a sketch of its history by Missionary S.O. Gross." Describes the history of Finke River Mission, including its founding in 1877, droughts, industry developments, the coming of Child Endowment, the school, and the "spiritual work" carried out there and at Haast's Bluff. KEYWORDS: Rev. C. Strehlow; Koprilja Springs.Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest itemUnit1987.0162 Unit 0003

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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Datec.1932-c.1954

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00177

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansReligions - Christianity - MissionsSubject (Agent)Hermannsburg MissionSubject (Place)Ntaria / Hermannsburg (South Central NT SF53-13)Ikuntji / Haasts Bluff (South Central NT SF52-16)

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Finke River Mission, Hermannsburg: a sketch of its history by Missionary S.O. Gross [1 page]