In the 2006 census, hermannsburg had a population of 559. Hermannsburg is an aboriginal community in ljirapinta ward of the macdonnell shire in the northern territory of australia, 125 km km west southwest of alice springs. Hermannsburg, northern territory wikimedia commons. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Footy and art from the hermannsburg potters books and arts. Sep 22, 2014 the 125km drive from town was easy in the little hyundai i20 but what you find is a small local community that happens to have a piece of history struggling to become a tourist attraction. Find all the transport options for your trip from hamburg to hermannsburg right here. The missionaries established a school and dormitories for children in. Mission history the community was first established as a lutheran mission in the 1880s and was one of central australias first settlements. Ntaria hermannsburg community health centre located at 42 raberaba crescent, hermannsburg. Hermannsburg historic precinct department of agriculture, water. Hermannsburg mission society 1849 german missionaries. Hermannsburger mission was founded as the hermannsburg mission centre missionsanstalt hermannsburg in 1849 in hermannsburg, near celle, north germany, by louis harms.
Hermannsburg 2 1958 centre for indigenous family history. The founder of the lutheran mission society at hermannsburg, germany. The image of the ghost gum, which albert namatjira brought to popular acclaim in his paintings, features in the work of many of the hermannsburg painters, and is a sacred and important part of western. Centrally located on the campus grounds, the fit library holds about 80,000 volumes, including particularly literature in the fields of intercultural theology, mission studies, history of christianity and religion, bible studies, migration, social work and development studies. The hermanns of old hermannsburg, washington county, arkansas, compiled and edited by w.
Hermannsburg, also known as ntaria, is an aboriginal community in ljirapinta ward of the macdonnell shire in the northern territory of australia, 125 kilometres 78 mi. The western arrernte community of ntaria hermannsburg is based at the remote foothills of the stunning western macdonnell ranges, kilometres west of alice springs, central australia. Established as a lutheran aboriginal mission in 1877. In 1880 it was possible to open a church and school and by 1888 pastor kempe was able to produce a book in the aranda language. It is now a popular stop for tourists who marvel at the historic 19th century buildings and revel in its rich artistic history. Hermannsburg was the home of renowned aboriginal artist, albert namatjira and. Hermannsburg historic precinct in the macdonnell ranges. Hermannsburg, also known as ntaria, is an aboriginal community in ljirapinta ward of the. Rome2rio makes travelling from hamburg to hermannsburg easy. After a number of problems were encountered such as drought, shortage of money and the general unfriendly attitude of the dieri members, it was.
View contact details, open hours, phone number and address. Established as a lutheran aboriginal mission in 1877, linguist and anthropologist carl strehlow documented the local western arrernte language during his time there. Hermannsburg near alice springs northern territory, australia. Hermannsburg was the german name chosen by the lutheran pastors who set up the small mission for the. The hermannsburg chronicle, 18771933 translated and. Hermannsburg is an aboriginal community in the northern territory of australia, 1 km southwest of alice springs. Further along larapinta drive and about 90 kilometres by road from hermannsburg, is areyonga, a small aboriginal community in a spectacular location, nestled between towering hills.
Our land is alive is an exhibition of pots from hermannsburg that celebrate. This date counts as the foundation date for the hermannsburg mission. This lack of our collections of books, documents, and records constitutes a severe. Like many of the other missions in australia, hermannsburg was conceived and. Its founder was ludwig or louis harms a visionary of extraordinary gifts, who spearheaded a christian revival in large areas of northern germany. Hermannsburg historic precinct 2020 all you need to know. Hermannsburg known as ntaria, is an aboriginal community in ljirapinta ward of the macdonnell shire in the northern territory of australia, 125 kilometres. The library is accessible to students, faculty and staff of fit 247. Get directions, maps, and traffic for hermannsburg, niedersachsen.
I highly recommend visiting hermannsburg if you are central australian bound. In 1977, the independent mission society was merged into the work of the evangelicallutheran mission in lower saxony. Potters angela abbott wallace rockhole, judith inkamala and hermannsburg potters manager gabrielle wallington. Established as a lutheran aboriginal mission in 1877, linguist and anthropologist. Wander around the old lutheran mission and get a glimpse of life as it was for the early pioneers and their families. Note colin macleod is the author of the following books 1 patrol in the dreamtime author is colin macleod published 1997 by mandarin reed books australia 2 a strong song author is colin macleod published 2004 central queensland university press hermannsburg shcherer correspondence crs e944 item hermannsburg, ca 7112 national archives of. The lure of water and food, and the exchange of the gospel and education as part of the contract between the two peoples, produced human changes and. Hermannsburg aboriginal mission south australian history. Hermannsburg was established in 1854 as the first station of the hermannsburg missionary society based in hermannsburg, germany. Guide to resources relating to the history of aboriginal missions in south australia including records created by these missions. Ntaria hermannsburg community health centre in hermannsburg. Hillier from killalpaninna arrived and did an excellent job.
Namatjira, albert 19021959 people and organisations. Experience a truly remarkable part of central australias history. The hermannsburg historic precinct is one of the few surviving relatively intact, evangelical bush missions in australia. Meet the allstar hermannsburg potters of the northern territory video the artists of the remote northern territory community of hermannsburg are busy creating a series of aflthemed works for. Georgie has 528 books on goodreads, and is currently reading me. Hermannsburg aboriginal mission on the finke river northern. More images from the australian heritage photographic. Elton john official autobiography by elton john, australia day by stan grant, and what c. Meet the allstar hermannsburg potters of the northern. Hermannsburg mission society 1849 german missionaries in. Tjita malbunka was one of the main teachers of aranda for the first missionaries.
Sep 07, 2015 meet the allstar hermannsburg potters of the northern territory video the artists of the remote northern territory community of hermannsburg are busy creating a series of aflthemed works for. See more ideas about hermannsburg, kids reading books, northern territory. History of hermannsburg epic journeys of pioneering lutheran families, and the arrival of nomadic desert peoples at their small mission outpost all but expiring from drought and starvation. Hermannsburg in south africa was founded in 1854 by missionaries of the hermannsburg missionary society in germany, who built the mission house which today houses the museum. The hermannsburg mission was established on the banks of the finke river by lutheran missionaries from the hermannsburg missionary society and the evangelical lutheran church of australia in 1877. The decorated ceramics of the hermannsburg potters are a celebration of the boundless capacity of the human mind and spirit.
Finally on 30 may 1887 it was possible for the first seven aboriginal teenagers to be baptised. National heritage places hermannsburg historic precinct. Hermannsburg is an aboriginal community in the northern territory of australia. In 1866, it was decided that with the assistance of the hermannsburg missionary society in germany, a mission would be started in south australias far north at killalpaninna among the dieri aborigines. Hermannsburg is an aboriginal community in ljirapinta ward of the macdonnell shire in the northern territory of australia, 125 kilometres 78 mi. The aboriginal community of hermannsburg ntaria, about 125km from alice springs, is famous as the onetime home of artist albert namatjira and as the site of the hermannsburg mission. Hermannsburg historic precinct is a historic remnants of the first aboriginal lutheran mission 18771982. Hermannsburg mission society hermannsburger missionsgesellschaft hmg was founded by ludwig harms in 1849 in a spirit of postrevolutionary revivalism and rebellion. Why more schools need to teach bilingual education to indigenous children. Its 16 remaining buildings and church are carefully preserved and stepping through the gates y. Wurtai welcome to hermannsburg ntaria, western aranda country. Contemporary indigenous australian ceramic art, flinders. Hermannsburg potters aranda artists of the central desert craftsman house 2000 with 2 colour plates, this book encompasses the vividly painted, original and joyous work of potters from hermannsburg, a mission which once provided a refuge during drought and frontier violence and which continues as an independent aboriginal community today.
He was considered a good minister by the community and had a great talent for bringing things alive. Its founder was ludwig or louis harms a visionary of extraordinary gifts, who spearheaded a christian revival in. Based on namatjiras success, watercolour painting was quickly adopted by a number of indigenous people within the hermannsburg community. The hermannsburg missionary society was founded on the initiative of louis harms, who served the saints peter and paul lutheran congregation in hermannsburg, germany. Contemporary indigenous australian ceramic art, flinders univeristy art museum. The hermannsburg local history museum has been sponsored since 2000 by the society for the preservation of the museum of the local history association of hermannsburg forderkreis heimatmuseum des heimatbundes hermannsburg, which was founded in response to the threatened closure of the museum. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The founder of the lutheran mission society at hermannsburg, germany schuh, henry jacob on. We drop in to say hello to the hermannsburg potters, the now internationally known group of local potters are a story that began in 1982 when the arrernte community took over responsibility for the mission and surrounding community. In june 1901 pastor kaibel arrived at hermannsburg and wrote several articles for the advertiser and observer newspapers in south australia drawing attention to what the mission was trying to achieve and the havoc white man was creating among the aborigines. A culturalhistory of the hermannsburg mission and its descendants in south africa. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Hermannsburgs contact history is rich and varied, and characterised by immense, rapid change.
It is known in the local arrernte language as ntaria in the 2006 census, hermannsburg had a population of 559. The book explores the questions of why the lutherans were at hermannsburg. Hermannsburgers were active in australia for thirty years and tended to adhere to a strictly lutheran confessionalism, which contributed to the factionalism dividing the. The hermannsburg potters are some of australias most significant indigenous artists working today and it is our great honour to host them at the ngv to celebrate their 25 th year. Hermannsburg travel northern territory, australia lonely. The missionaries established a school and dormitories for children in the late 1890s. The lutheran church handed the mission back to the the western arrernte people in 1982. Its an appealingly rundown and sleepy place, which belies its significance as one of the most important aboriginal communities in the area.
Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The hermannsburg missionary society was established in the small town of hermannsburg in what was then the kingdom of hannover in 1849. The hermanns of old hermannsburg, washington county. It also has several of its publications on south australian history for sale. Hermannsburg tearo hermannsburg, petermann nt 0872. The 125km drive from town was easy in the little hyundai i20 but what you find is a small local community that happens to have a piece of history struggling to become a tourist attraction. Precinct the hermannsburg historical society has been formed and a full. Hermannsburg was the german name chosen by the lutheran pastors who set up the small mission for the arrernte aboriginal people here in the 1880s. Why more schools need to teach bilingual education to. To find the map for the driving distance from alice springs to hermannsburg, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode.
Apr, 2006 hermannsburg was the home of renowned aboriginal artist, albert namatjira and is also associated with the lutheran missionaries, pastor carl strehlow and his son, professor t. Footy and art from the hermannsburg potters books and. It is known in the local western arrernte language as ntaria. Albert elea namatjira 19021959, artist, was born on 28 july 1902 at hermannsburg ntaria, northern territory, son of namatjira and his wife ljukuta.
Hamburg to hermannsburg 4 ways to travel via train, bus. Hermannsburg school is the oldest of the german private schools in southern africa, having been established in 1856. It was established as a lutheran mission in 1877 by two missionaries from germany. Hermannsburg aboriginal missions in south australia libguides. What a fantastic place to visit, the history and art here are amazing.
Good to be able to walk around at our own pace and see the history of the mission. Hermannsburg near alice springs northern territory. Pauls church in hermannsburg on the luneburg heath, from 1844, initially as a curate and, later, as its lutheran pastor. At the 2011 census, hermannsburg had a population of 625, of whom 537 86 per cent identified as aboriginal. For 25 years, the northern territorys hermannsburg potters have produced unique clay and terracotta pots. It is known in the local arrernte language as ntaria. It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events related to the history of child welfare.
The traditional owners live at ipolera, a small community belonging to the malbunka family 12 kilometres off the larapinta drive to the south. The hermannsburg historic precinct is the last surviving mission developed by the hermannsburg missionary society. Hermannsburg historic precinct in the macdonnell ranges situated along the mereenie loop road, kilometres south west of alice springs is the aboriginal community of hermannsburg and just beyond it, the stunning expanse of finke gorge national park. There has been a very long history of vernacular literacy in the community, beginning soon after 1877. Do you need to book in advance to visit hermannsburg historic precinct.
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