WEST AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL –

Biography of missionary Isobel May (Mysie) Schenk, during 1921-1953 in the Mount Margaret goldfields and her work amongst the Aborigines; Australian Aborigines Mission; Laverton.

Reprint of a history of the Mt Margaret Aboriginal Mission in Western Australia from 1921 to 1953. The missionaries aimed to provide religious teaching, education and a home for the Wongutha people. Indexed. The author is the daughter of the founders of the mission

• 306 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 22 cm. #190726 SCARCE

• First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:

  • Religions – Christianity – Missions
  • Religions – Christianity – Missionaries
  • Child welfare – Child / parent separation
  • Religions – Christianity
  • Religions – Christianity – Missions – United Aborigines Mission
  • Child welfare
  • Socioeconomic conditions – Living conditions
  • Mining industry – Gold
  • Mount Margaret (SE WA SH51-02)
  • Laverton (SE WA Goldfields SH51-02)

  Subject:

  • Mount Margaret Mission (W.A) — History
  • Aboriginal Australians — Missions — Western Australia — Laverton Region — History
  • Aboriginal Australians — Missions — Western Australia — Warburton Ranges — History
  • Mount Margaret Mission (W.A.) — History