Meets Father Gz[s]ell and describes his appearance, manner and background. The author notes his opinion, based on his observations, on the criteria ‘in the choosing of men to go as missionaries among the Aborigines.’ Further meets Brother [John] McGrath, engaged in recording the local [Tiwi] language, and Brother Farrell.

NOTE: Photograph 1 (342) from Father Gzell.

1. Photograph: ‘Aerial photograph of Bathurst Island Mission given to me by Father Gzell. On the left side on the beach can be seen the fish trap, which provides an important part of the mission diet.’

Places mentioned: Alsace (in 1871 cession of Alsace to Germany) (1945-present French control); New Guinea (Papua/Irian); Port Keats (NT)

People mentioned: Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965); Father [Francis Xavier] Gz[s]ell (1872-1960); Brother [John] McGrath (missionary); Brother Farrell (missionary)

Institution mentioned: Adelaide University (SA)

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 342