27/10/2026
The man pictured is Mahomet Allum (c. 1858–1964), a prominent Pashtun Afghan cameleer, herbalist, and philanthropist who became well known in Adelaide, Australia.
The details regarding his practices and philanthropy are well-documented in Australian history:
• 900 Patients in a Day: Historical records indicate that at the height of his practice as a natural herbalist, his peak daily tally reached 900 patients. He frequently operated on a donations-only basis, treating the poor and marginalized free of charge.
• £15,000 in Donations: During the Great Depression, he famously donated over £15,000 of his earnings to various charitable causes. This included funding for struggling European migrants, providing free medical supplies to Aboriginal communities, and purchasing burial plots for impoverished Muslims.
Known widely by the public as "The Wonder Man," his significant charitable contributions and massive popularity earned him a lasting place in Australian history.