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Northern Territory - Organisation

Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia (1916 - 1930s)

From
1916
To
1930s
Categories
Care Provider and Methodist
Alternative Names
  • Methodist Overseas Mission (former name)

The Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia ran a number of Missions in the North of Australia from 1916. The Missions included Goulburn Island, Milinginmbi and Elcho Island. In the mid 1930s the Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia gradually became known as the Methodist Overseas Mission.

Timeline

 1916 - 1930s Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia
       c. 1930 - 1980 Methodist Overseas Mission

Provided 'Care' At

  • Elcho Island Mission (1921 - 1923)

    Date: 1921 - 1923

  • Goulburn Island Mission (1916 - 1973)

    The Goulburn Island Mission was run by the Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia until the mid 1930s when the organisation changed its name to the Methodist Overseas Mission.

    Date: 1916 - 1930s

  • Milingimbi Mission (1923 - 1974)

    The Milingimbi Mission was run by the Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia until the mid 1930s when the organisation changed its name to the Methodist Overseas Mission.

    Date: 1923 - 1930s

Prepared by: Karen George and Gary George