Victoria Missions with German speakers

Name Short description
Ebenezer (1859-1904)

The first successful Moravian mission in Australia, Ebenezer became a beacon of Moravian missionary success in Australia and an inspiration to Australian missionaries.

 

Lake Boga (1852-1856)

The first Moravian mission in Australia, facilitated by Charles La Trobe to coincide with the separation of Victoria from New South Wales, failed after La Trobe's departure due to lack of government support and was subsequently considered a stain on the reputation of the Moravian brethren.

Lake Condah (1867-1913)

A Victorian CMS mission staffed with a German speaker (1875-1913), associated with Framlingham and also a site of Aboriginal struggle.

 

Ramahyuck (1862/3-1908)

Presbyterian mission in Gippsland conducted by the Moravian Hagenauer that became a point of attraction for visitors.