Queensland Religious Places



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.

Location (-9.3801434, 142.619352)


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