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1922–2022 Remembering the Journey to Horseshoe Bend

From May to August, events commemorating the ministry of Carl and Frieda Strehlow with the Western Arrarnta people will be held in Alice Springs and at Hermannsburg.

Planned commemorative events during the 100th-anniversary year

SATURDAY 14 MAY: ONE-DAY SYMPOSIUM Expand

One-day symposium in Alice Springs

Includes a variety of national and international speakers; some topics directly relevant to the 28-year Strehlow era. The launch of the Luritja Dictionary.

SUNDAY 24 JULY: WORSHIP SERVICE Expand

11.00am worship service at Hermannsburg

Outside the old church in the Historical Precinct. Bring a chair. Followed by a light luncheon. Afternoon to tour the Precinct to see Strehlow displays. Meet and talk with others. Buy copies of The Story of Carl, a children’s book illustrated by school children and local artists.

MONDAY 25–TBA JULY: WALK Expand

Walk down the Finke Gorge to running water

The full walk is 70 kilometres. Possible to walk shorter sections. If camping overnight, must provide own support vehicle and supplies. Must register for this.

SUNDAY 31 JULY: MEMORIAL SERVICE Expand

Memorial service at grave – Horseshoe Bend Station

Very limited numbers for this. Must register. No camping – day trip from Alice Springs with return trip calling at Idracowra Station to see log cabin.

SATURDAY 13 AUGUST: OPEN DAY Expand

Open Day at Alice Springs Telegraph Station

View the Strehlow Commemorative Display.

NOTES Expand
  1. Though this year has been chosen for commemorations because of the 100th anniversary of Carl’s death, they are to focus on the amazing contributions made by Carl, his wife Frieda and the many Western Arrarnta Aboriginal people who supported and worked tirelessly with Carl and Frieda over the 28 years of their service at Hermannsburg.
  2. Hermannsburg is 125 bitumen kilometres south-west from Alice Springs.
  3. Accommodation at Hermannsburg TBA
  4. No alcohol is permitted in Hermannsburg.
  5. The 'do not enter' signs mean don’t tour residential areas – people live there.

For more information about these events and to register for walking, contact Pastor Neville Doecke (0498 583 808 or doecke.nh@gmail.com) or David Hewitt (0439 803 685 or dmhewitt@ozemail.com.au).

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