Gehling (See SAMA 1076) is shaping up well as bookkeeper. Held Field Conference. Voigt the mechanic has been sick for weeks and cannot work as a result many vehicles are not working and other mechanical maintenance is not being done. Rohde family visit. Government has agreed that the mission can build a school at Haasts Bluff and employ a teacher and the government will pay. Mr Strehlow (See AA 316) still at Hermannsburg. He has translated Psalms, Catechism, liturgy and weekly prayers. Pastor Scherer is transcribing hymns. Established entertainment committee among the Australian Aboriginal people to show religious films.

People, objects and/or organisations mentioned: Pastor Gross, Mr Latz (See AA 778), Br Koschade

Places mentioned: Hermannsburg (NT), Alice Springs (NT)