The Tiwi Islands - Bathurst Island

Nguiu church

Bathurst Island Mission was established in 1911 and, although Nguiu town is no longer a mission, the Catholic church is still a focus for the Tiwi people, like here during the ceremony where children are given their first Holy Communion.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sat Jun 14, 1986
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