Beltana in 1853 with the benefit of the aborigines of South Australia particularly in view. The Smith of Dunesk mission was something of a diversion from Mrs Smith's intention as the main focus was on white settlers. The first Presbyterian manse was purchased in 1898, having been rented by Rev Robert Mitchell for four years before that, and served as the manse subsequent missioners including for Reverend John Flynn, later of the Australian Inland Mission and the Flying Doctor Service, in 1911. It became the Beltana Australian Inland Mission nursing home in 1919. The nursing home continued until hospital facilities became
William S. Flynn 1922, Flynn won the Democratic nomination over favorite John T. Brown, Superior Court Judge. Flynn lieutenants staged a coup by asking delegates to cast a "token vote of friendliness" for Flynn. Flynn won by such a margin on the first ballot that no second ballot was held. Flynn was 37 years old when he won the Governorship, defeating Republican Harold J. Gross by 7,111 votes. Flynn was one of the youngest men to hold the office. Flynn was elected as part of a group of reform-minded young Democrats. They called for a 48-hour work week. Flynn served a single two-year