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About Mathew Hale Mathew Hale (1811-1895) was second bishop of Brisbane. Influenced by the evangelical movement at Cambridge University in the 1830s, Hale developed a keen interest in the church overseas. Going to Adelaide in 1847 he established one of the first “successful” Christian missions to Aboriginal people at Pooindie near Port Lincoln. Consecrated first bishop of Perth in 1857 he had a difficult time struggling to administer an isolated and under-resourced diocese.At the age of 64 he reluctantly accepted the unanimous call of the Australian bishops to the diocese of Brisbane, which was also in financial difficulties with struggling remote parishes and independent city churches that would not help them. Nevertheless, Mathew Hale’s personal discipleship and commitment were recognised by those who knew him. He was a man of prayer with a fervent evangelical zeal for people’s spiritual welfare, a faithful pastor to his clergy, and was committed to missionary outreach to Aboriginal people. Generous with his own resources and able to relate to a wide range of people, he was known as “the good bishop”. The Simeon Association intends that the Mathew Hale Public Library will honour this largely forgotten Christian leader and hopes that Anglicans today will be encouraged by his personal example in difficult circumstances. Download our Accessions Policy (Adopted 21 September 2010). Other Sites Bush Church Aid Australia (see www.bushchurchaid.com.au) provides ministry across Australia to people in rural and remote areas. EFAC Australia (see www.efac.org.au) Langham Partnership Australia is a member of Langham Partnership International (see www.langhampartnership.org.au), which encourages good preaching in different countries throughout the world. |
