One solitary news item from Queensland was published in the Harbinger in the period up to 1864. While the official establishment of Churches of Christ in Queensland dates from a period later than this, the presence of individual members of Churches of Christ in Queensland is witnessed to by this letter. It is likely that W. Shortus set up the Lord's Table in his own home, as was the custom in the early years, especially where there was no established Church of Christ in the area.

B.M.H., 1863, p. 328.

      As brethren may be leaving England for Queensland, will you make known that a small church meets in my house in the brick-yard, York's Hollow, a little way out of Brisbane. We shall have great pleasure in receiving any brethren who may come out. Yours in the gospel,

W. SHORTUS.      

[NOF 204-206]