Bubsie’s epic story was mostly settled by 1925, but Nevill’s story did not end there. In 1926, he set off again, still driven by his boundless missionary zeal, aiming to travel to north-western Australia to continue selling books. He reached thousands of souls in the remote Outback, found on the various cattle stations and mining camps, as well as the Aboriginal people scattered throughout the area. This time, he was joined by Rudolph Schick, a nurse also trained in dentistry. Nevill, as a colporteur, sold books while Rudolph offered free health clinics.

From The Overlander, we are told more about the vehicle Nevill travelled in for this second circumnavigation. “Nevill drove a new car, an updated 1926 Essex Super Six, which they were able to purchase below market value because of the missionary nature of their trip. To suit it for long-distance outback travel, the car had been fitted with new electric equipment, shock absorbers and spotlights at a heavily discounted rate. They had also received donations of medical supplies, which would help with their health clinics.”