Death Of Dr. F.O. Theile
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mHE death occurred, on August 17, in a X Brisbane hospital, of Dr. F. O.
Theile, well known for over 20 years as director of the Lutheran Missions in New Guinea.
He was born in South Australia 65 years ago, and was educated in Australia and in Germany. He became a Lutheran pastor in Queensland in 1901, was mar ried in 1906, and held many offices in the Lutheran Church organisation. His interest in mission work generally created strong bonds with New Guinea, especi ally after 1914; and in 1923 he gave Up local pastoral work altogether and became director of the mission.
He was a man of attractive personality who made many friends outsidethe Lutheran Church. He had been ill for a long time, and his end was not unex
pected.