Hilda Mary Steadman was the wife of the Rev. W. Rex Steadman, who worked as a Methodist minister in Fiji from 1912-1940. During their time in Fiji, the Steadmans devoted themselves to working with the Indian community. Between 1912 and 1920, they were based at Navua. From 1920-1926, they ran the Indian Mission Church and Boys School at Toorak (Suva). During 1926-1927, they worked at Lautoka, after which they returned to Australia for 5 years. In 1932, they returned to Fiji and spent the next 8 years at Rewa, organizing the Methodist Indian educational system. During her time in Fiji, Hilda founded the Indian Women's Benevolent Society. In 1940, the Steadmans retired and settled in South Australia.
From the description of Papers of Hilda Mary Steadman, 1920-1975 (inclusive) [microform]. (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702690414
