Methodist Church - Missions - Pacific Area

Date: 13 Feb 1850- 17 Oct 1853

By: Adams, Thomas, 1821-1885

Reference: MS-Papers-0964

Description: Twelve letters from Adams to his family describing Tonga and the Wesleyan mission there Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (53 leaves, 12 letters). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies)

Date: 1919-1941

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0630

Description: The papers comprise: 1. Diary, 1919-1922; 2. Letters, 1920; 3. Letters from missionaries at Piniqidu, 1922-1941; 4. Notes on the Malagenes ceremony and the influence of government and missions; 5. Stores list, Piniqidu, 1919-1920; 6. Writings (with translations) by mission customs including burial practices, the preparation and use of malira (an aphrodisiac), treatment of sickness and insanity, rain making and the presentation of eligible girls; 7. Description of slides Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: 1968-1993

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1084

Description: Comprises microfilms of theses written by students studying for the Diploma in Divinity, and the degrees of Bachelor of Divinity and the Master of Theology. The subject matter mainly concerns Christianity and the organization of churches of various denominations (but particularly Methodist) in the Pacific Islands, with a strong anthropological emphasis in describing the organization and customs of various Island communities. Language - Occasional theses in French Source of title - Transcribed The Pacific Theological College, situated in Suva, Fiji, is an ecumenical institution founded in 1966 to provide Pacific churches with a highly trained ministry. In 1987 it began a Master of Theology course in Pacific Church History. The thesis is an integral part of the College's Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Theology courses. Quantity: 33 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1996

Date: 1860-1902

By: Langham, Annie, -1901?

Reference: MS-1131

Description: Album contains signed contributions by many well known Pacific missionaries, including James Calvert, Joseph Waterhouse and John Eggleston. One of the pages has a watermark that reads: “J Whatman | Turkey Mill | 1858” Rev and Mrs Langham were Methodist missionaries in Fiji, ca 1850-1900 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (188 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (23 cm; black morocco) Finding Aids: Inventory available listing names and date of contributor. Provenance: Formerly the property of Rev H Moulton Photographs and pressed flowers, etc Processing information: Note about watermark added after it was noticed during conservation treatment in 2016.

Date: 1883-1941

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

By: Fellows, Samuel Benjamin, 1858-1932

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0601

Description: Includes letters, diaries, newspaper clippings, articles Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: 1902-1918

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1198

Description: The journal includes detailed entries from 16 Apr 1902 to Feb 1904, documenting Neil's voyage to Samoa, his work there, the Methodist Mission's operations and policies, and the lives and activities of the Samoans. There are also comments on the German administration. From Aug 1904 to Jun 1918 there are intermittent entries on mission policy, business and accounting matters, as well as verse in English and Samoan. The last entry is the text for an inscription on a marble tablet to commemorate the erection of Piula Colllege. Source of title - Transcribed Neil, while a missionary in Western Samoa, was noted for his involvement in Mission education and building programmes, designing and building the Gaga'emalae mission house, the Wesleyan School at Satupa'itea and Piula College at Lufilufi. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2003

Date: 18 Nov 1855-9 Apr 1862

By: Royce, James S H (Rev), 1829-1907

Reference: Micro-MS-0499

Description: Describes voyage from England in the Nimrod, work in Melbourne, voyage to Tonga and Fiji on the John Wesley, 5 years missionary work in Fiji, including establishment of station on Kandavu, voyage to Sydney on the Yarra, beginning of work in Australia Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (568 frames). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1922-1946

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0668

Description: The documents are invertoried on pp.375-6 of the Journal de la Societe des Oceanistes, vol 25, December 1969. The inventory, with annotations, is reproduced on the film. the documents comprise mission statistics and reports, letters relationg to teaching brothers and records of the S C Propaganda Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: 8 Jan 1925-15 Dec 1931

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1097

Description: The Methodist Church has been involved with missions to the Solomon Islands, and more latterly Papua New Guinea. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1998

Date: 1923-1926

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0628

Description: The diaries cover the period 1 May 1923-5 January 1926. The cover visits to the D'Entrecasteaux and Kiriwina Islands. The diaries are in three volumes and each has its own index. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: Mar 1858-Nov 1864, 21 Jun 1872, 10 Sep 1874

By: Stephinson, William George Richards, 1829-1890

Reference: Micro-MS-0463

Description: Concerns his work in Tonga as a Methodist missionary, with list of passengers on board the "Emigrant", 11 Sep 1852, at end. Includes typescript copy (not reliable with regard to place names). Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 80 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: May 1926-Dec 1934

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1101

Description: Includes diary and a transcript of the diary. Source of title - Transcribed The Rev Bensley, a Methodist missionary, took over Bilua Station in Bougainville in 1926 and remained there until 1934. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1998

Date: 1855-1939

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1062

Description: Minutes of the Executive Committee, Mission District and Mission Board meetings, Port Darwin Circuit and Tonga Committee 1855-1914 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 22 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1997

Date: 1892-1902

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0633

Description: Contents: The diary covers Jane Tinney's career with the Methodist Mission in British New Guinea Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: 1881-1912

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1637

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: Dec 1955-Nov 1972

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1110

Description: These minutes continue the series covering the period 1903-1955, which are at Micro-MS-Coll-08-0520-0525. Includes index 1955-1963. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - See also Micro-MS-Coll-08-0520-0525 Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1970-1976

From: O'Conner, John Owen, fl 1960-1985 : Papers

Reference: 85-002-03

Description: Papers relating to: Missionaries in Tongan and Solomon Islands; missionization and social change in the South Pacific; Church of Latter-Day Saints; history of commercial and missionary penetration, 1779-1843; `The Catholic Missions', 1959; Pacific Theological College handbook, curriculum, newsletters, etc; various Catholic mission related material; `The Methodist Church in Fiji'; Joint Board of Mission Overseas; NZ Anglican Board of Missions; miscellaneous newspaper cuttings; etc; Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: May-Jul 1833, Feb-Apr 1840

By: Orton, Joseph Rennard (Rev), 1795-1842

Reference: Micro-MS-0090

Description: Journals of Joseph Orton, Superintendant of the South Sea missions, concerning his visits to New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive.

Date: 1818-1925

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2974

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1898-1943

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1063

Description: Mission District minutes, including estimates, accounts, circuit reports and home auxiliary balance sheets Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 36 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1996