“Life has a way of steering us toward unexpected paths. After surviving a harrowing boating incident in the Torres Strait, where my mates and I floated in the water for about 24 hours, I felt a profound calling to serve. This experience led me to become a reverend, dedicating my life to guiding others through their own trials.
In another chapter of my journey, I was privileged to be part of a historic event. On May 8, 1968, a crew largely composed of Torres Strait Islanders, including myself, set a world record by laying seven kilometres of railway track in 11 hours and 40 minutes in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This monumental achievement surpassed the previous record of 4.6 kilometres set in the United States in 1962.”