Continuation from page 212 (AA122/3/3/32) and story of the lugger St Francis. After finding safe haven in Carnarvon, Father [Francis Xavier] Gz[s]ell (1872-1962) engages a master mariner from Fremantle (WA) to sail the St Francis from Carnarvon (WA) to Bathurst (NT). Relates the story of Alfonso (Manilaman) and the reason for his leaving the island due to the accidental shooting of an Australian Aboriginal person [Tiwi]. Arrive at the Bathurst Island Mission.
1. Photograph: ‘The arrival at the Bathurst Island Mission’
Places mentioned: Fremantle (WA); Thursday Island (Qld); Bathurst Island (NT); Carnarvon (WA); Darwin (NT)
People mentioned: Father [Francis Xavier] Gz[s]ell (1872-1960); Alfonso (Manilaman)
Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 341