Passing Of A Fine Papuan
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From a Special Correspondent
Pt. Moresby. Oct. 5.
ONE of the oldest links with the early work of the London Missionary Society in Papua was severed by the death of Tom Nau last month, at Hood Point, Central Division.
Brought up by Rev. R. Lister Turner, MA, he had special training as a cabinet maker and builder. He served for many years as technical instructor in the College, and bore the main burden of the removal of the building of that institution to Fife Bay.
Twelve years ago he felt led to go into active preaching work and served at Pelagai, where he built a splendid cement church, and carried out the work of erecting the great church at Hood Point.
Last year he went to Hula as head teacher under Rev. H. J. E. Short; and, there, was one of the many victims of the recent enidemic of pneumonic influenza.
One of the deacons, who had just com pleted a splendid racing canoe, insisted on it being cut up to make a worthy coffin for his pastor.