Unaipon The Fifty Dollar Note and the Christian Connection A keen learner Like his father before him David learned to read and write using a Bible at the mission school imaginings In the late 1400s Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of building a helicopter and ID: 291352
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David Unaipon
The Fifty Dollar Note and the Christian ConnectionSlide2
A keen learner
Like his father before him, David learned to read and write using a Bible at the mission school.Slide3
imaginings
In the late 1400s Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of building a helicopter and
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avid had the same vision.
But David’s idea came from rotating blades like a boomerang.Slide4
Practical new tools
In 1909 David invented a hand tool for shearing sheep.David became famous for many inventions. However, he was unable to secure enough financial backing to fully develop his ideas.Slide5
A ‘gifted’ man
David wrote poetry and authored books. He travelled south-eastern Australia for 50 years lecturing and preaching about Jesus.Slide6
Remembering the beginning
The church David first attended is featured on the $50 note. His mission school was attached to the church.Slide7
Giving god credit
David would say, ‘Look at me and see what the Bible can do.’ He acknowledged that God transformed his life into a life serving others.Slide8
A life of ‘firsts’
David is acknowledged as the first Indigenous Australian writer.
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As a full–blooded member of my race I think I may claim to be the first— but I hope, not the last— to produce an enduring record of our customs, beliefs and imaginings.’Slide9
How might you be remembered?
David’s life as a follower of
J
esus was so remarkable that the government wanted to recognise his achievements and celebrate them on the $50 note. Will you use the gifts God has given you to praise him too?