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• Best, Lily

• Moore Theological College

• Please be aware that this recording contains language, words, or description which may be considered offensive or distressing. These words reflect the attitude of the period in which the item was recorded and/or that of the author. Description of the Umbakumba mission, including working alongside Indigenous Australians. Recording was made when Umbakumba had only existed for 6 years. Description of and excerpt from a church service. Description of the running of the mission, including the hospital, and school. 'Are you sleeping brother John' is sung in an unidentified Indigenous language. Recording accompanies slides in "Mission by the Sea images". Transcript available at Mission by the Sea (transcript) Reel box reads : "Umbakumba Mission by the Sea CMS speed 7.5 m/sec"

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• Church Missionary Society

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• https://archives.moore.edu.au/documents/detail/183311 

• In copyright - educational use permitted. This item may be used for the purposes of research and study. Not to be published or reproduced without the permission of CMS. Please acknowledge that it is held by Moore Theological College. For access please contact the Church Missionary Society. Onsite access only