Comments on: 7 Broken Men: John McKaeg

By: Cheryl Anderson-Sanchez

Cheryl Anderson-Sanchez — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:25:58 +0000

This is only the second article in your series that I’ve read thus far and I am even more impressed by God than ever: God’s love and value of His children astounds me as we learn what is His narrative of our identity in Him, and by faith come into agreement with Him! #Awesome #AmazingGrace

By: Barbara Coe

Barbara Coe — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:23:55 +0000

McKaeg was buried in the old burial ground which was under what is now Central Railway Station, Sydney. When the station was built in 1901, all the remains were transferred to Botany Cemetery and only the ‘important’ headstones were retained. However, they were all transcribed prior to being used as ‘fill’ in the new cemetery, and McKaeg’s read:
‘John McKaeg, 22 December 1851, aged 62.’
So unfortunately there is no chance for any additions, Dave.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:42:37 +0000

In reply to Eric.

I read about John Gribble in One Blood, a book (I read a few years ago) about early Christian mission to Aboriginal lands. He spent much of his career in remote WA, was an outspoken advocate for the Aboriginals and land rights. He was opposed by most of the WA establishment.

Googling now I find this biography, which is a sunnier picture than what I remember from One Blood.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/gribble-john-brown-3668

By: Mike Frost

Mike Frost — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:15:32 +0000

In reply to Eric. Gribble? Who? Tell me more.

By: Dave Berlach

Dave Berlach — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:19:58 +0000

“a smattering of education, a love of controversy, a histrionic eloquence, and a determination to preach Christ as best he could.”

I hope someone, somewhere can find his grave and add this to his gravestone… If I managed that as an epitaph, I’d be reasonably satisfied!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:03:39 +0000

Trying to guess who else in ch history had brave but messy or tragic stories…

In US ch history, Brainerd, McPherson and Frisbee come to mind.

In Aussie ch history, Gribble would be one of the saddest stories.

By: wes

wes — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:36:36 +0000

Good one. Great theme. Poor bloke.