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
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit Pill" was the 30 March 'Hottest Record in the World' on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show. In July 2009, Flynn featured in the music video for Australian singer Lisa Mitchell's single "Coin Laundry" from the album "Wonder". A live performance of "Been Listening" featured on the DVD included with the special edition of Laura Marling's album, "I Speak Because I Can". Flynn completed filming "Lotus Eaters" in London. He also does a cameo in a French movie, "Après mai" (2012) by Olivier Assayas, playing a song. Flynn also appeared in the first episode of "Black Cab Sessions". Flynn has