Salvation in the Torres Strait: upcoming anniversary drives remote community’s efforts to rebuild historic church
THE island of Erub (Darnley), in the easternmost island group of the Torres Strait, has a population today of around 300. It is a lush, hilly outpost that is quite beautiful. Fish traps made of stone form striking patterns on the surrounding reefs where the waters are every shade of turquoise. Coconut palms fringe the…