It is peaceful around the Mission area now. In the remote areas the way of these people is to settle all disputes by fighting. When the Government steps in, it helps with problems and gradually these are solved without bloodshed. Gordon Young 1956 “This work of true consolidation in the area has been a hardContinue reading “20. New Beginnings in Mendi 1956”
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15. Life in Mendi, 1954
People who liked to fight A prohibited area Early medical work Catholic Mission in Mendi Observations of the Methodist Mission, 1954 People who liked to fight By 1954, it was clear that there were many challenges for both the Australian government administration and for missions working in the Southern Highlands. Tribal fighting was one ofContinue reading “15. Life in Mendi, 1954”
