Saibai Island Church | |
Saibai Island 4875 | |
London Missionary Society | |
1897 | |
timber | |
Demolished | |
A Shnukal, Historical Mua, 70; Nokise, The role of the Londan Missionary Society Samoan Missionary in the South West Pacific 1839-1930 | |
60x30 ft | |
1938 | |
Replaced by new church | |
Built on raised posts in the style of churches in New Guinea. Built by a local tradesman with no previous training in carpentry. Thirteen island communities as well as from the New Guinea mainland attended the dedication service - 46 pigs was part of the tremendous feast. |