C. T. J. Luxton - Diaries, correspondence and related papers, 1945-1947

PMB 1099

fonds

441449

Microfilm : PMB 1099

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Rev. Clarence Luxton (1907-1979) was sent to Buka in Bougainville in 1939 with his wife, Mavis, as part of the work of the New Zealand Methodist Overseas Mission. Shortly afterwards he was evacuated from the island. In April 1945 he returned to Bougainville, working at Bilua, Vella Lavella, then Torokina. A skilled builder, he supervised the construction of the new church in Buka in 1947 before withdrawing from the Mission as a result of poor health in 1949

Papers contain: a tribute to Rev. Clarence Luxton; Luxton's diary, 22 Apr-4 Oct 1945, including index; correspondence with his mother, Apr-Dec 1945, including a letter from Mavis Luxton to Mrs Luxton; correspondence with Rev. George Carter, 1976; Methodist Mission, Buka Area annual reports and related papers, 1946-1947

PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1099
Available for reference
Microfilm. Balgowlah : W.& F. Pascoe Pty Ltd for Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, Australian National University : 1998. 1 microform reel : positive, 35 mm
Originals held in the Methodist Church of New Zealand Connexional Archives, Auckland
Missionaries