Historical information

Subjects had a long standing connection with the Mission

Significance

Visual Record of Mission staff. The Oliver family played a significant and long term role as a family in the leadership, maintenance and publicising the services and role of the Mission from 1930-1960. Articles, a film and regular lectures and canvassing were used to generate funding and awareness of the importance and significance of the Mission to Shipping services for Australia. The Oliver's son Rodney also served on the board in later years and daughter Barb Kent also provided support for many years.

Physical description

Black and white gloss print photograph depicting Padre Frank Oliver with his wife Moira in the courtyard garden of the MTSV circa late 1950s.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written in black texta; Frank Oliver and Mrs Oliver in the garden at the Mission