Australia by Ole Andres Olsen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Dec 7, 1905

Australia

By Ole Andres Olsen

SYDNEY.—We are located at the Wahroonga Sanitarium. The day after our arrival I started for our council, which was held at Melbourne. We had an interesting and profitable occasion. Everything passed off harmoniously. There was a good representation of the members of the committee, and also brethren were there from the various States.

I am grateful to see everything so prosperous and encouraging. Queensland seems to be the field that has the most perplexities to deal with. The long drought has greatly impoverished their finances, and that has brought other difficulties. But the present outlook is encouraging.

Yesterday I returned from a brief visit to Avondale. I was much pleased with the outlook and the general situation. The presence of the Lord has certainly rested upon the work there in a marked manner. The school presents a very pleasing appearance. All the industries connected with it are well organized, and enjoy a large degree of prosperity. During the past year there has been a substantial gain financially. I am also pleased to give a good report of the Wahroonga Sanitarium. The Lord is also blessing the workers there in a marked manner, and the institution made good progress during the past year; and if the present year proves as successful as the past, the financial difficulty will soon be overcome. An excellent spirit pervades throughout.

O. A. OLSEN.