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VOL. XL I I I , No. 11 18th JULY, 1949 Registered at MM G . P . O . , s y d n e y , iw transmission by post as a newspaper

A Monthly Record of the

Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia

242 Pitt St., Sydney, Australia

Edited by Mrs. R. Long

Annual Subscription, 2/6

In All These Things

CONTENTS Page

General News 2

Editorial - - 3 Our Auxiliaries 4 For Young People 5 The I larvest Field 6-9 A Day of Prayer at

Newcastle 10 For Our Workers 14

God's promise is not freedom From tr ia ls in the race;

But power to transcend them Through His sufficing grace.

Not rest instead of labour, But in the labour rest;

Not calm instead of tempest, But calm when sore distrest.

Not l ight instead of darkness, Not joy instead of grief,

But brightness in the midnight . And in the woe relief.

Not gain instead of losses, Not ease instead of pain;

But balm upon the anguish, And losses br ing ing ga in .

Not strength instead of weakness, Not smiles instead of tears:

Not peace instead of confl ict, Not song instead of fears;

But weakness filled wi th power, And tears w i th radiance spread;

And peace amidst the batt le, And song ere fears are f led.

N. F. Douty.

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General News

Miss E. Lundell, who is working with the Child Evangelism Fellowship, spent a week a t the Singleton College, where her instruction in children's work was most helpful to the students .

Mr. R. M. Bowie, who has been a helpful Associate Worker in our Darwin Home and area, welcomed his wife to Darwin on June 25. She expects to remain there unti l November.

Mrs. Major Dawson, retired Salvation Army officer, the neighbour of our Tingha Missionaries, is seriously ill in the local hospital. Mrs. Dawson has been most helpful in our work and is greatly missed by Miss Davey and Miss Dennison.

Mr. E. E. Davison, A.I.M. Associate Worker, who was schoolmaster on Palm Island and later at Gayndah, has relinquished teaching and for some time has been Pastor of the Gayndah Baptist Church. He continues the spiritual work amongst 'he Gayndah Aborigines. He has also begun monthly services in Eidsvold township and expects to s t re tch out to Cracow. On a pending visit to the latter, he will take Mr. and Mrs. Wilson (A.I.M. Missionaries at Eidsvold) with him in his truck to visit their people at this outpost.

The work at Ravenshoe, on the North Queensland tablelands, is being faithfully carried on by our Asociate Worker, Mr. Delves.

Two young men students of the Men's Depar tment of the Native Workers Training Col

lege were responsible for the services at the Wallsend Baptist Church on a recent Sunday. Don Brady conducted the services and preached the sermon, and Jack Wallace assisted him. They also gave talks to the Sunday School scholars and Junior Endeavourers.

Two good gifts amongst others, have reached Missionaries this month . Miss Campbell received from an anonymous giver in Tasmania a Brownie camera, and a complete set of Matthew Henry's Commentaries were donated to the Palm Island Mission House.

The Singleton College was well above and away from the floods which overwhelmed Singleton recently. Mr. Long had only left the town a short time after purchasing provisions when the flood waters surged into the streets of the shopping area.

Darwin, as well as other of our Mission's centres in Northern Territory, has not escaped the extremely cold weather. For the first time, our children in the Darwin Home have needed woollies, etc. *•••>••••••• .•#.•• .•• .••>•>•.•• .•• .•• .*• ,*• ,•• ,•• ,••>•.*•.*• .*< *.**•**#**»'*»»*#»*» * * • • ***** * • #• * * ** * * •» • * • * * * • * * • <»*»•»*»• **>*.••.••,••.••,••.••.••-•#.*•.•»>•>».*•>*>* * » • » ' •**• *****"•*"**"****«*«*•« ** • v • V * * * * • • * * * * * » * » * ] * * / « ,'» „\

SYDNEY QUARTERLY

MEETING

CITY MISSION HALL Bathurs t Street (Opp. Chapter

House)

AUGUST 19, a t 7.45 p.m.

Friends around Sydney are earnestly invited to join in the ministry of intercession at this meeting.

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Sittings The thing I ask when God doth

bid me pray, Begins in tha t same act to come

my way.

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To be strong is to take up a certain position in practical obedience and say clearly, "I am here, I s tand by this." To be of good cheer is to main ta in tha t position against the force of temptat ion and opposition of every kind.

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"Ye have not passed this way heretofore '—Joshua 3:4. We are all continually entering upon new paths, which afterwards turn out to be old ones in a new form. Religious experience moves by crises.

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I t is a truism to say tha t no real work of God was ever planted or ever spread save through a period of strain and travail, involving real death in the one so used.

* * m Never be scared for a second

by your opponents—Phillipians 1:28 (Moffatt Translat ion) .

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Christianity in books may have done much to influence men. but Christianity in boots has done more along this line, and is still as effective as ever. Let your life be a sermon in shoes!

* * m All my days and all my hours, All my will and all my powers. All the passion of my soul, Not a fragment, but the whole. Shall be Thine, dear Lord, Shall be Thine, dear Lord


"OUR AIM" - July 18, 1949

Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Headquarters: 242 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia. Phone: MA2078

Director: MRS. R. LONG

Our Motto :

OUR GOD IS ABLE

The Aborigines Inland Mission has for its object the evangelisation of the Aboriginal and half-caste people of Australia. It seeks to carry out the Lord's command, "Go ye therefore and teach all na t ions . . . . Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I h a v e commanded you." Matt. 28:18-26; with the establishment of a n indigenous Church and Native Ministry ever in view.

It is interdenominational in character. Membership is based on Absolute faith in the Deity of the three Persons of the Godhead, Absolute belief in the inspiration and authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures and Absolute faith in the power of God to meet every need of His servants and His work.

The Mission is supported by the unsolicited freewill offerings of t h e Lord's people given in answer to prayer.

EDITORIAL IN Psalm 148 we have these words: "Stormy

wind fulfilling His word," which are part of an exhortation to Praise the Lord, whose Name is Excellent.

God's Word is full of parallel assurances that adverse conditions and untoward circumstances are all part of His divine plan for those "who are called according to His purpose" and for whom He makes ALL THINGS work together for good.

God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.

How often our blessed Lord steps in ahead and reassures us, reminding us to "think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to

try you," and gives us precious promises which we wonder at at the time but when the trial bursts we know He was telling us ahead what He would be to us.

He often gives us a tonic, too, some sweet little token of His pleasure in us, which, when we look back, fills us with love and praise to Him. He stands by us, too, in the hour of pain and wipes the sweat from our brow, even if we are unable at the time to recognise Him.

He faileth not. Let us not fail Him. Just in the proportion in which we believe that God will do as we believe what He has said, is faith strong or weak. Trials are the food of faith.

BEFORE you receive our next issue, August 11 will bring us, if the Lord tarry, another a n

niversary of the AIM. On that night 44 years ago the Lord thrust us out on a new enterprise for Him. He had given us the vision of inland Australia.

From the town of Singleton, New South Wales, the Lord has led us on to far out fields and we thank Him for the opportunity we have had of taking the knowledge of the Saviour to many, many thousands of our Aborigines. This has often been carried out amid much tribulation in which He has by His grace enabled us to press on, keeping the vision ever before us

It is our usual custom to set apart the first week of August as a special time of prayer for the work and its maintenance. Will you specially remember the evangelisation of the Aborigines, from August 1 to 8?

IT is very necessary to gird up our loins in th i s time of upheaval and consequent restrictions.

While as servants of Christ who are instructed in the Word to submit ourselves to those i n authority, we should not allow the difficulties to overwhelm us and cause us to yield to the l ine of least resistance in relinquishing any service for the Lord that we can possibly continue.

We are thankful that our Y.W.M. pressed through and held their Annual Meeting by l a n -

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Our Auxiliaries BRISBANE LADIES-

AUXILIARY

We were greatly interested at our May meeting to have with us Mrs. Dreghorn, a new missionary, who was on her way to Palm Island and whose story of her conversion and tha t of her husband, and then the way the Lord had led her step by step, out into His work, was an inspirat ion to us all. We shall follow her with our prayerful interest .

At our June meeting we were pleased to be able to purchase an ice chest for Murgon, and also one for Eidsvold. The ladies a re very interested in this work. We were able, too, to tell of a dark woman in gaol, to whom we sent a parcel at King's Bir thday, and for whom we are praying, t ha t she will give her hear t to the Lord. She is a model prisoner, and if she is converted would be a grand testimony; she is in for life.

We hope, the Lord willing, to have our Annual Meeting on July 19, and are praying t h a t some difficulties may vanish, t h e work of the A I M . made known and the Lord's Name honoured.

—R. Thoday.

SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY

In spite of the extreme weather conditions and sickness. 19 members were present a t our meeting held on J u n e 22. Miss Cave, our faithful Bir thday Secretary, was not able to be present. A new member. Mrs. Benjamin, was welcomed into our fellowship. The officers for the coming year were elected, all present executive members being re-elected, with t h e exception of Mrs. Walkom. our esteemed Treasurer, who asked to be relieved for a t ime through ill-health. Mrs. Hufton kindly un dertook to serve in tha t capacity temporarily.

An excellent season of prayer on behalf of the Mission followed, and its needs were presented to the Lord of all grace.

Mrs. Collins was pleased to report tha t over £20 was in hand for the refrigerators.

We were pleased to have the presence of 3 of our Missionaries, Miss Ginger. Miss Acland and Miss Shankelton. The latter gave an interesting address on the Retta Dixon Home at Darwin. She stressed the need for a trained nurse to take charge of the babies in the Home and to care for the general heal th of all the children, for a Matron at the Girls' Hostel, and someone to make and mend clothes for the large family of seventy-two.

Our Director had a word about the Newcastle day of prayer and the baptismal service.

We thank our Heavenly Father for His help and blessing throughout the past year, and with hope and trust look forward to the year tha t lies ahead.

-E. M. Barber.

Annual Meeting of the Sydney Y.W.M. "To God be the glory, great

th ings He ha th done." I t is with much thankfulness

of hea r t t ha t we acknowledge our indebtedness to our Heavenly Fa the r for His help and guidance at our Annual Meeting held on June 24 in the Sydney City Mission Hall, Bathurs t Street .

I n spite of the many difficulties owing to lighting and gas restrictions, we held a very happy and successful meeting, wi th the largest a t t endance yet. Our t hanks are tendered to those who very kindly helped us by lending kerosene lamps and lan te rns for lighting, and pri

mus stoves for hea t ing water for supper.

We were very pleased to have Mrs. Long, our Director, in the chair. Her presence is always an inspiration to us. One of the Mission's newest Missionaries, Miss E. Holley, was also present, a n d she spoke a few words of testimony. We will fallow her with our prayers as she goes to the field in Nor thern Territory.

Two young ladies from the Leichhardt C o n g r e g a t i o n a l Church, Miss F . Booth and Miss M. Orr, sang two duets which were much appreciated.

Miss L. Perry very ably p re

sented a combined secretary's and treasurer 's report, while Miss L. Back, our new treasurer, read a Scripture portion.

We are very grateful to the young people from the North-bridge Baptist Church. A party of them gave a dialogue, "The home in Elm Street." The lesson from the dialogue, tha t of cooperation, gave us much food for thought , and we are glad the young people were willing to cooperate with us! To them we say "Thank you."

Miss Shankelton was our special speaker, and her presence was greatly appreciated. A

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'OUR AIM" - July 18, 1949 5

FOR Y O U N G P E O P L E

A Young Missionary's Adventures For Christ

Last month I promised to tell you what happened to Miss 1 Onary between tea-time and bed-time.

It was a lovely night in the Australian bush—the air was as clear as crystal and the heavens bedecked with sparkling stars. The red glow of camp fires amid the gum trees gave shape to figures stooping over them or sitting and standing around enjoying their evening meal.

Presently there sounded out upon the crisp air the sharp, metallic sound of a bullock bell. It was not the casual tinkling of a bell on a bullock's neck, but a noise which only direct action could produce.

Miss I. Onary, greatly surprised at the use by the old man who had carried her from the road and from others around, of the words 'Praise the Lord," asked if they knew the Lord.

"Oh, yes, a lot of us do," someone answered.

Full of surprise, she said, "Do you have any meetings?"

"Yes, nearly every night, and three times on Sunday."

"Where do you hold them?" the Missionary asked.

"In our church," they replied. "Don't you hear the bell over there?' they asked, pointing away across what proved to be a gully.

"Please take me to it," Miss Onary asked.

With an escort of children, she was carefully led down the gully and up on the other side, and a few yards further on a little building took shape and there,

bending through an aperture

By A.LO.A.

(Continued from last month.)

used as a window, was an elderly man, vigorously ringing "the bell."

The Missionary climbed up the rough steps and in the light of a "fat" lamp she went forward to speak to "the bell-ringer," who stopped and laid it down and warmly greeted the first Misionary whom he had the joy of meeting.

"Do you see my bell?" he asked.

"Yes! Where did you get it?" "We put up our little church

and we had no bell," he said, "so we prayed and asked God to find ns one. One day, as I was going through the bush, I came on a dead bullock (a long time dead). I looked, and, praise the dear Lord, there was a bell on its neck, and I got it off, and, praise the dear Lord, I have been ringing it ever since!"

Soon the congregation gathered, men, women and children, and each woman amongst them drew something from behind her skirt, and laid it on the edge of the platform. It was in each case a "fat" lamp, which was a baking powder tin full of dripping with a piece of rag like a wick stuck in the dripping. Someone lighted one, and from that one each was lighted, and there stood a row of "fat" lamps along the front of the platform.

It was a wonderful meeting. They sang what few hymns and choruses they knew, the bell-ringer leading. Then one after another came out and told of their love for the Saviour. When Miss Onary's turn came she

could hardly speak for surprise and joy.

How did it all come about? Miss Onary wanted to know. Then she was told this story:

Many years before, a young Aboriginal man was implicated in a murder. He and others killed a man, he was caught and tried, found guilty and received a life sentence. He served fifteen years and was released. While in gaol he learnt to do some useful things and he earned a little money and when he was set free it was given to him.

He walked some miles to the town, and just roamed about in it, not knowing what to do.

It was a very wet night. He heard in the distance strains of music and singing and he followed the sounds till he came upon a little group of people standing in the rain. It was a Salvation Army open-air meeting. He listened to the gospel story, and was held by the wonderful news that his sins would be forgiven and he could have new life through Jesus who died on the Cross.

This message gripped him and he went forward and caught the mackintosh cape of one of the women. Looking around, she saw a dark-skinned man and for a moment was frightened, but she drew the attention of one of the Soldiers. He came to the poor, needy man who in great eagerness said to him, "Look, I'll give you all I've got (the small sum of money he had received on his discharge) if you'll give me that salvation you've been talking about."

(Continued next month.)


6 JOUR AIM" - July 18, 1949

The H a r v e s t F ie ld DARLINGTON POINT (N.S.W.)

Most of our people are back with us for the winter. Darlington Point is certainly the best camping ground for the winter months. The big log fires are a comfort.

The rain has softened the earth and the children have had their usual winter "working bee" a n d plants and flowers are growing nicely in

the church grounds.

The Women's meeting has taken on new life. I t is nice to have some of the mothers attending whose families are growing up and going to school. Our Northern Territory parcel of clothing; is growing, besides monetary gifts going out to our Native Missionaries and many little benefits coming to the members themselves and to the ir children.

It was a pleasure on June 17 to be able to go across to Leeton, first visiting the homes, and

t h e n having a gathering of lovely eager happy l i t t le children. I stayed the night with our kind friend, Miss McKenzie, and went on next day to Narrandera, where I enjoyed the kind hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Pattinson.

On the Sunday Mrs. Pattinson and I went across to the Sandhills. At 2.30 p.m. the children gathered up for Sunday School and we had a bright time together. There were enquiries after former Missionaries, Miss Clough, and Mr. Goulter. At 3.30 p.m. p.m. 15 adults and some

children gathered for the service. The singing was hearty, and Mrs. Pattinson's solo "Somebody did a golden deed," was enjoyed, after which this dear servant of the Lord was publicly acknowledged as an associate worker of the A.I.M. and

g iven the right hand of fellowship, and the congregation stood for the dedication prayer. Mrs. Pattinson's faithful service is greatly apprecia t e d and is a comfort to us and to the people.

On Monday I returned via Leeton, and again visited our people there and had a gathering with the dear children after school. I reached Darlington Point about 7 p.m., a tyre blew out causing some delay.

In closing I would like to acknowledge the anonymous gift of a 620 Brownie Model C cam-

e va., postmark Latrobe, Tasmania. It was a lovely surprise and is greatly appreciated.

—M. Campbell.

PALM ISLAND (North Queensland)

Towards the end of May, we had the joy of welcoming Mrs. Dreghorn to the Lord's work here on Palm Island.

Miss Beasley and I had the privilege of meeting our sister in Townsville After a few days there with the opportunity to get to know each other, we were able to travel to the Palms together. Although the boat was late and dusk was falling, many of our folk gathered at the

beach to welcome their new missionary.

At the midweek service Mrs. Dreghorn was officially welcomed by our Church Secretary, Mrs. Fulford, on behalf of the members and friends. Already this keen servant of the Lord has settled happily into His service here.

The meetings with our people on Fantome Island have been bright and precious times. Many of the folk continue encouraged that they will know healing of their bodies through the new treatment they are receiving. We pray that they will know healing of souls, also.

Our hearts rejoice over one man in particular there. He has the assurance that the Lord will heal him and has already begun to do so. His life is one that tells for his Lord and Saviour in the firm stand he takes, despite much opposition and worldliness around him. He would value your prayer-fellowship.

In answer to prayer, a cabinet gramophone has been given for our Fantome Island people. We are grateful to those whom the Lord used to meet this need.

Also we rejoice in a lovely gift for the Mission House of a complete set of Matthew Henry's Commentary and other helpful books.

Our hearts, together with the few keen and faithful souls, are burdened and therfore lifted to the Lord, for the many who are succumbing to the worldly attractions which seem to be increasing on the Island.

"Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ." II Corinthians 2:14.

—M. Spohn.


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CHERBOURG (Queensland) meetings.

This month has seen some changes in the Cherbourg Settlement, as the old Hall and about 12 homes are being removed bodily from the main street to a spot near the Show Ground. Newer and more up-to-date homes are to be erected in place of the old ones by the Aboriginal Government Department.

Our Annual Church Members' Tea was held, when the table was nicely decorated by the womenfolk, who also provided the food. A time of devotion was spent, after which we entered the church to hold the service of the induction of officers for the ensuing year.

We are much encouraged with the Intermediate Christian Endeavourers, who are now able to lead and take their different duties in their own

We regret to state that Pastor Avery, who as the A.IM. Chaplain conducted in our church many dedications, baptismal services and wedding ceremonies over a period of 10 years, has had to resign from the pastorate of Murgon Baptist Church, owing to ill-health. A letter of thanks and appreciation was sent to him from our Secretary, Mrs. Maud Phillips, assuring him of our prayers for his recovery.

—W. R. Robbins.

TINGHA (NSW.)

We have planned to conduct a Church service and Sunday School for the Lord's "other sheep" of our out-station at Inverell, and in agreement with the people have decided to hold them once a month on a Wednesday. We look to the Lord to enable us to carry out this plan.

In May issue of "Our Aim" it was reported that Mr. Ray MacDougal was seriously ill in In

verell Hospital. He was too ill to be taken to Sydne for the operation as arranged, and we have since been saddened by his passing, and also by the death of Mr. Harvey MacDougal, another dear brother of our flock there.

It was good to be able to go to our dear people during their trial of sorrow. I spent a good part of the day with them and sought to comfort them with the Word of God. Unfortunately I had to return on the Tingha bus at 4 p.m., at which time the funeral of the late Mr. Roy MacDougal was arranged and conducted by the Church of England minister.

Teachers and scholars at Tingha have been busy with the studies for the Sunday School Examination. —G. Davey.

BOGGABILLA (NSW.)

Miss Fletcher has now been with us over a month and has quickly learned to know the new faces about her. She has been introduced to many new things, including a carpet snake. To help her get to know the children a couple of outings were arranged. The bigger children came with us along the river and a happy afternoon of games and tea in the hall was enjoyed with the kinders.

Winter has come to Boggabilla, and we are praising God for good showers of rain on thirsty land. The seedlings in the garden are responding to it, and as we see life stirring in them we long for spiritual showers in this needy place. Pray on for the work here. Satan is opposing, but the Lord has already won the victory over him. May His victory soon be seen in the lives of men and women here. —F. M. Rosan

BERRIMAH (Northern Territory) Just as St. Paul said in Rom. 10:1 "Brethren,

my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved," so we say the same

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Forgive me, Lord, for careless Forgive me for the words with-words held,

When hungry souls are near: For words that might have Words that are not of faith and won

love, A soul from darkened paths of Heavy with care and fear. sin

To follow Thy dear Son.

Words are such mighty things, dear Lord,

May I so yielded be That Christ, Who spoke as

never man, May ever speak through me.

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8 "OUR AIM" - July 18, 1949 for our dear folk here. We have been having cold weather for over a

Since our report last month we have had sad- fortnight now; as a rule we only have a few days ness here. On Saturday 3 weeks ago little Betsy of it and then it is warm again. Our settlement aged 1 year, passed away, then the following is lit up at night with huge log fires, and, al-Monday old Jumbo, a Melville Islander, died, and though the people have beds, many of them pre-then yesterday. Ivy, a young woman with 2 little fer to sleep on their blankets on the ground be-children, one barely three months old, left us side the fires. —A. Clark very suddenly. Our hearts go out to these sorrowing ones. NORMANTON (North Queensland)

Polly and Nim, the parents of Betsy, have come regularly to services ever since and are taking an interest in spiritual things. Last night Paddy, husband of the one buried yesterday afternoon, came to the service. Paddy has been a hard one to deal with, and until recently did not want to hear the gospel, so we praise God that he came to a service for the first time and pray that the Lord will work in his heart and bring him to Himself. Please pray for Paddy and the 2 little children.

As one witnessed the heathen customs of the Melville Islanders at the grave that Monday, one's heart just went out in prayer that they might know Him who is the Resurrection and the Life. They were pleased that I took a short service at the grave and since then have been far more friendly and ready to hear the gospel. These people find it difficult to understand, as they do not know very much English, but we know the Holy Spirit is able to reveal the truth to them.

We rejoice that another little baby was born to parents here last Monday.

Quite a number of our people are away at the present time and so we miss them at the services and meetings, but we are pleased that other new ones are coming along.

God calls for intercessors who will pay the price of prayer. Who, one with His beloved Son, His sufferings, too, will share. Prayer costs; for those who intercede must to their Master say, "Thy will be done in everything; I'll trust Thee and obey." Never expect it to be known—the cost of answered prayer, Save by the saints who walk with Him; this privilege they share.

'Twas in the Garden agony His prayer prcvail'd with God, And then He seal'd "the way of prayer" by His own precious Blood O Lord, with humble melted love, I pray Thee let me share Fellowship with Thee in suffering—the cost of answered prayer. O blessed life of access with Thee at the throne of grace; Let my whole being praise Thee, until I see Thy face.

N. A. Moyes.

"The old order changeth." No longer is school held on the Mission House

verandah. The Aboriginal Department is renting one of the railway buildings, which is very suitable and would accommodate many more than the twelve children at present receiving tuition. We seek His plan whereby to make education possible for more.

Some twelve children of those attending the Normanton Public School now receive Religious Instruction from Mr. Watson. A great opportunity!

A splendid gift came to Miss Lacey from the Y.P.S.C.E. of the Berrigan Methodist Church. Now the children and older ones, too, will be enjoying excellent flannelgraph pictures, complete with folding board and collapsible easel.

For the Adults' Reading and Writing Class Mr. Watson has been thinking out reading lessons, introducing simple words in sentences which make a complete Bible story.

Our Christian Endeavour meetings continue each Friday evening. We are encouraged by those who are commencing to pray. Three faithful ones supported a recent Open Air meeting one Saturday evening, when the message was presented to a number, including visitors from Croydon and Georgetown.


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Mrs. Lean secured needles, then Miss Lacey applied her mechanical knowledge. The result? A sewing machine in action! Another benefit is a supply of fresh goats' milk twice daily.

Climatically speaking, "the old order chang-eth!" Normanton's winter is a cold one this year. Our front room becomes a sunny breakfast room regularly! A tropical climate is not always warm.

A better number attended the sewing meeting last Saturday. We do desire that this will be a real missionary effort steadfastly maintained to help our College student. Gladys Logan.

—C. M. Watson.

WALCHA (N.S.W.)

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" (Proverbs 1:7).

For the past three months I have been engaged in teaching a number of coloured children in a school which was started at their own request. The classes begin each morning with the reading of a portion of Scripture, the memorising of a short verse, prayer, and the singing of Gospel Songs and choruses.

Thus the great and lasting foundation of all true knowledge is being laid; for we conclude that unless children are taught the Scriptures which are able to make them wise unto salvation, their education will be but incomplete, and neir destiny uncertain.

Great excitement was caused on the 3rd and Ah of June when over 8 inches of snow fell in Walcha. It was a glorious sight, especially for me, as it was the first time in my life that I had seen snow. I took a number of snapshots with my camera and joined in the fun of rolling now balls, making a snowman and having snowfights with the children.

Then on the 9th June a pretty wedding took place in the little A.I.M. church on the reserve, which was artistically decorated for the occasion. The bride was Miss Isabel Naylor, of Walcha, and the bridegroom Mr. Roy Shillingsworth, of Cun-namulla, Queensland. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. Mullens of the Presbyterian Church, Walcha.

The large crowd who attended more than filled the little church. The wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. A. Christie, where over 56 guests gathered, includ

ing myself. It was also Mrs. Christie's birthday and wedding anniversary, and we all joined in conveying to her our greetings for the day.

We praise God for the interest shown by the Children here, who are keen to learn more of His Word. May this knowledge prove a blessing to them and their parents who seem to lack a desire for spiritual things. —J. Quinn.

ITINERATING FROM NEWCASTLE WATERS

I have made another trip to Daly Waters. The people there have expressed their appreciation of my coming and great was the excitement of some on my appearance.

I again had a lift there with Mr. and Mrs. D. Gibson, of the Methodist Inland Mission on their way home, and took the bike on top of the van and pedalled it home—85 miles of "contrary winds" with a heavy swag isn't easy going! However, it was a joy to have been there and the effort repaid in well attended meetings and enthusiastic listeners to the Word.

There are 40 people at Daly Waters. I spent all the Friday there, got a few miles along the road that night, and arrived home at 5 p.m. the next day.

On Wednesday of the following week I again got a lift out to Beetaloo and had opportunity to speak to the few people there. Most of them are out attending to mustering of the stock, but there too those who heard were very attentive and pleased at my coming. One old lady, the

Queen" she said, wanted to learn to sing, so over and over we sang "Jesus loves me," till she started to pick up the tune. Scantily clad and dirty, notwithstanding the biting wind, she stood and listened and talked of the Lord Jesus and exclaimed, "I was a fool to leave Newcastle Waters. I could have learned about Jesus there!"

I had tea at the Station, and then pedalled in the 34 miles to the Mission House to sleep. The road is only a bush track with quite a few miles of black soil plains, pot-holed and cracked, very rough to ride.

Previous to these excursions I had the joy of returning for a few days to Phillip Creek. Then following that we had a picnic here when the roll-up and enthusiasm of the people was very encouraging. —M. Pattemore.


10 'OUR AIM" ~ July 18, 1949

SINGLETON NATIVE WORKERS

TRAINING COLLEGE

Singleton has been prominent in the news this month because of the widespread floods in this area. The site of the College buildings is high enough to be safe in any flood, but many of our friends have suffered tremendous losses. The road into our property was badly eroded, despite work in the teeming rain digging extra drains and gutters.

We were cut off from all supplies for several days, but God had enabled us to get in sufficient provisions just a few hours before the crest of the flood reached the town. Driving home that day we were stopped on one road by deep flood waters coming into the car, but were able to back out and go home on another road. We travelled this second road also through deep waters immediately ahead of the Pioneer Bus that was washed off the highway almost in front of our property. Another half hour's delay and we would have been stranded for perhaps several days.

Friends in the Tract Band in Newcastle ar-

Saturday, June 11, was a new and happy experience for Newcastle friends of the A.I.M., for on that day there was held, in the Maitland Rd. Baptist Church, a half day of prayer and intercession arranged by our Associate Worker, Mr. A. H. Taylor, in connection with the Interdenominational day of prayer held quarterly by the Newcastle Tract Band.

Commencing at 2 p.m. and continuing to 9 p.m., the time was divided up into hourly sessions, each of which was led by a different leader who gave a short word on the subject of prayer and who also introduced the prayer requests.

Those who led the sessions and spoke were Mr. G. Theobald of the Gospel Fishermen, Rev. W. Gibbins, Rev. E. C. Long, Mrs. R. Long, Director of the A.I.M., Mr. A. Collins, and Rev. R. Haley.

Between the afternoon and evening meetings, a happy time of fellowship was spent around the tea tables, which were tended by ladies of the Newcastle Auxiliary.

ranged a baptismal service for June 11. Eight of our College students witnessed for their Lord on this day as well as three Christians from Kar-uah. The Lord gave us a day of blessing. There had been some doubt as to the date but the Lord had planned this. The floods have made access to Newcastle almost impossible since that week-end.

Miss Lorraine Carten has returned for a short term of post graduate studies, and we are all glad of her fellowship and help too. Miss E. Lun-dell, who is working with the Child Evangelism Fellowship, came to the College for a week to give the girls special instruction in Children's Work. Her time here was a real blessing to us all.

Another working-bee from Newcastle on King's Birthday week-end again made great strides, both outside and inside the buildings. Mr. W. Warburton brought his electric lawn mower and covered most of the large front lawns in the day. Painting, plumbing and carpentry (ditch digging too) were all tackled by the men and quite a few of the ladies worked in the garden, while others sewed or made jam. —E. C. Long.

presided, Mr. Don Brady, student of the A.I.M. Men's Training College, gave a testimony. Mr. Milgate, of Brewarrina, Mr. Collins, of Headquarters, each spoke a few words and Mrs. Long, Director, presented the thanks of the Mission to the pastor and deacons of Islington Baptist Church for the use of their buildings and facilities and fa the Tract Band who made the day's gatherings possible.

A memorable feature of the day was the baptism of a number of our native people. Three from Karuah were baptised in the Triune Name, followed by eight of the students from the Singleton College. The Rev. E. C. Long conducted the ceremony and immersed the candidates. A touching feature of the baptismal service was that one of the candidates was an aged lady, who on this day had fulfilled a desire of almost a lifetime's standing.

Although cold weather prevailed, good numbers attended the sessions throughout the day.

A Day of Prayer in Newcastle By F. Wilson, Secretary Newcastle A.I.M. Auxiliary

In an after tea chat, over which Mr. Curry (Continued on Page 13) Digitised by AIATSIS Library - RS 17/14 - www.aiatsis.gov.au

"OUR AIM" - July 18, 1949 11

MEN'S DEPARTMENT NATIVE WORKERS TRAINING

COLLEGE Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Living ex

pect to leave Wangaratta for Sydney on August 1 and will be going forward to the Men's Department of the Native Workers Training College, which is to be conlucted for the present at Tanilba (Newcastle). This has been arranged by the Gospel Fishermen, to whom we owe a grateful acknowledgment.

Mr. Living has been a solicitor in Wangaratta and has held other positions of trust, besides being actively engaged in the Lord's work. In addition to other activities, he has been the much appreciated Secretary of the Wangaratta Convention Their home too has been a centre of Christian hospitality, and Mr. and Mrs. Living will be greatly missed.

Y.W.M. ANNUAL MEETING

(Continued from Page 4) vision of the Darwin area and the Retta Dixon Home came before us as her story unfolded. Miss Shankelton told us many lovely stories of children who had given their hearts to the Lord and also some native people who had come from far-out places to whom the Missionaries had had the privilege of telling the story of Jesus for the first time. We were indeed given a "peep behind the scenes."

Mr. W. Hufton, a member of the Federal Advisory Council of the Mission, closed with prayer, after which supper was served.

Goods for sale from the Singleton College was displayed and well over £2 worth was sold.

—R. Moore

SNOW AT WALCHA

This picture of the little boy holding a large snowball was taken on 4th June, when we had 8 inches of snow at Walcha. The boy is Hedley Griff en (7 years of age), son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray ("Bunny") Griffen.

It was the first time I had seen snow, and did think it was a wonderful sight.

I had the time of my life playing in it with the children, making a snowman, and rolling snowballs.

I am satisfied that there is nothing whiter than snow, except the heart of a sinner cleansed by the blood of Christ.

—John Quinn.

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ANON. DONATIONS

Miss Williams wishes to acknowledge P.N. for 5/-. "Just a small gift from one of His."

Two Missionaries Leave For the Field

Miss Shankelton and Miss Holley left Sydney on July 7 at 7.30 p.m., en route to Melbourne, the former returning to her work at Darwin and Miss Holley to commence her missionary service at Phillip Creek Northern Territory.

Prayer had been made unto God that He would provide seats for them, as no bookings were accepted on the train to Albury on account of the prevailing restrictions. Their seats had been booked early from Albury to Melbourne and on to Adelaide and through to Alice Springs. They were advised by the railway authorities to be at Central Station at 5 p.m. In order to secure a seat, but to make doubly sure Miss Holley and her mother were there at 1.30 and obtained two seats. Miss Shankelton and her mother arrived at 3 o'clock.

At 4 o'clock the train began to fill up and it soon became packed, even to the corridors, and at 7.30 p.m. moved out of a crowded platform.

A large number of relatives and friends were present to farewell our two sisters and bid them Godspeed on their journey and the blessing of God at their destinations. We trust the Lord to go before them on the way according to His promise.

Miss Shankelton and Miss Holley were to spend a few days in Melbourne and Adelaide, and address our Auxiliaries and other meetings.

Before leaving Sydney they had tea with the Federal Council prior to its monthly meeting and remained for the time of prayer following.


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Our Standard Bearers Mr. Dick STRETTON'S hopes

were fulfilled by the good hand of the Lord, for he reached Newcastle Waters, Northern Territory, on June 25. He left Sydney on May 19 and after a week at Singleton College pressed forward on his long journey by truck, via Moree, Mitchell, Long-reach and Mt. Isa.

Miss M. SPOHN, who has been associated with Miss Beasley for over three years in the work at Palm Island, has been appointed to relieve Missionaries in the Darwin area for furloughs.

Mrs. WESTON of Cooktown, recently visited the doctor in Cairns and received a serious report of her health. She has been very unwell for a considerable time.

Mr. K. COLLEY, whose firewood was a problem (it being £6 a ton in Katherine) was greatly helped in procuring a helpful supply by the kind offices of 3 local friends.

Miss DAVEY and Miss DENNI-SON, of Tingha, have inaugurated a monthly service for some of their flock whom 'hey have contacted in Inverell, 16 miles distant.

Miss L. CARTEN is at present at Singleton for a post-graduate course and to take some part in the staff work before returning to the field.

Mrs. E. C. LONG and her two little daughters spent a few days in Sydney in the first week of July.

Miss SHANKELTON, while on furlough, addressed a large number of meetings around Sydney and some on the Blue Mountains and also visited

Singleton College and Bethshan, Wyee, spending a few days at each place. Much interest was shown in the Retta Dixon Home and in the work around Darwin, which we trust will result in increased prayer.

Mr. and Mrs. K. MILGATE returned to Brewarrina after a short visit to Newcastle for medical treatment for Mr. Milgate. He was successfully treated and returned to Brewarrina relieved of the trouble in his back.

Rev. E. C. LONG, after taking part in the Missionary Exhibition being held in Brisbane, will proceed to Palm Island on a brief visit. He left Singleton on Thursday, July 16, and does not expect to be long away from the College.

Mr. and Mrs. Long and family travelled to Taree for a Sunday School Teachers' Convention on July 9, at which he was a speaker. He also conducted the Sunday services at the Baptist Church by the invitation of Rev. Mr. Armstrong.

Miss A. CAVANAGH, who has been away from her work on the field for some time through ill-health, has voluntarily offered to go to Normanton, North Queensland to relieve Mr. and Mrs. Watson for their furlough, and will be proceeding North as soon as possible.

LATE NEWS

The Director, Mrs. R. Long, underwent an operation on her left eye for glaucoma on July 15 in the War Memorial Hospital, Sydney. Her condition to date is satisfactory.

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By Mrs. W Wilson, of Eidsvold, Queensland

Only this week we returned home from a brief but happy visit to Cracow. We are indebted to Pastor Davison, Associate Worker of Gayndah, for our trip and we thank God for this. We welcomed him to our home on the Thursday afternoon, when he arrived from Gayndah, and next morning we were ready to make an early start on our 59 miles trip to Cracow.

We did the journey in an hour and 20 minutes and received a warm welcome from our friend Mrs. Ingra, in whose home we again enjoyed much kindness and hospitality.

Mr. Wilson and I appreciated the very real welcome we received from our dear people, and there was a ready response as we invited them to the meeting at Mrs. Ingra's home in the evening.

It was good to see those whom we hadn't been able to contact for some months. Mr. Wilson's special joy was in the children. In spite of the cold night a good number came along and we gathered in the big room prepared by Mrs. Ingra, where a cheerful fire was burning in a big drum.

It wasn't long before Mr. Davison had his organ ready and choruses going, much to the children's delight. Then he spoke to us on the Christian's steadfastness and satisfaction. During the service four children were dedicated to the Lord.

We enjoyed the return trip to Eidsvold, and on the way we stopped to admire at fairly close quarters a flock of emus. They too at first were curious regarding us, and then made off for the scrub with their peculiar swinging run. It was

Visiting An Outstation Mr. Davison's first trip to Cracow, and he with us appreciated the interesting country we drove through.

So we, the Lord's servants, seek to sow beside al waters, thanking Him for every opportunity. We thank Him too for such a friend as Mrs. Ingra who co-operates with us by opening her home.

Mr. E. A. Collins has recently addressed the Australian Nurses Christian Movement's groups at the Royal Prince Henry Hospital and the Royal Hospital, Paddington. and the Sunday School at Maroota and conducted the church service there. He has also shown pictures of the work at the Gospel Mission Hall. East Banks-town, and at Pitt Town Church of England. The latter meeting was presided over by Rev. H. Cot-trell-Dormer.

Our monthly Prayer Meetings around Sydney have been attended by either Mr. or Mrs. Collins, Miss Acland and several of our Missionaries.

Mrs. Collins expects to enter hospital on August 15 for a surgical operation. Together with many other duties at Headquarters, Mrs. Collins edits and sends out "The Australian Evangel." our paper for circulation on A.I.M. Stations and amongst isolated coloured people in various parts of Australia.

Mrs. Collins greatly appreciated an offer of help from Miss Trehearne of Newcastle, which came during the coal strike. Miss Trehearne undertook the mailing of this month's 1000 copies and will continue this helpful service in the future.

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EDITORIAL (Concluded.)

tern light, as many other organisations are doing. We warmly welcomed the large number who came, notwithstanding the transport difficulties, to cheer and encourage them, and the Lord blessed the gathering. To Him we give the glory.

Let us diligently seek at all costs to maintain the work of God, denying ourselves in the time of stress and strain to the point of sacrifice, witnessing thus unto Him who went all the way to Calvary for us.

DAY OF PRAYER AT NEWCASTLE (Continued from Page 10)

Friends from many parts of the district gathered, in addition to those who journeyed from Karuah and Singleton.

Messrs. Taylor and Wheatley of the Newcastle Auxiliary, continue their acceptable ministry at Karuah, and the work there is a source of much praise. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dates, of Raymond Terrace, also make a worthy contribution to the work there. We are believing and trusting that one day, ere long, the work at Karuah will become self-supporting and self-governing.


14 "OUR AIM" - July 18, J949 FOR OUR WORKERS.

"According To His Service" By J. Hudson Taylor

"And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it . . . and all the vessels thereof, . . . that the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, . . . offered.

" . . . Thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service. And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites. Two wagons and four

The princes brought their offering to the Lord, and the Lord accepted it. Having accepted it Himself, it was His to give to whom He would; and He chose to give it to the Levites, for they in a special manner were His, and devoted to His service.

The tribe of Levi was in one sense the poorest in Israel. In dividing the land among the tribes, no territory was allotted to them. They will have territory by and by, when the Lord comes (see Ezekiel 58: 12-14) but never have they had any yet. Cities to dwell in, and suburbs, were given them here and there, in all the tribes of Israel, but of earthly portion that was all.

And yet they were the richest tribe in Israel, for the Lord Himself was their inheritance. When one of the other tribes were taken into captivity, he had to leave his inheritance behind; but the godly Levite was as rich in Babylon as in Palestine: death itself could not rob himself of his portion. Happy indeed are they who share the Levite's lot! When the Lord Jesus comes again, those, surely, who have stored most in heaven, and have least to leave behind on earth, will render their account with the greatest joy.

"To every man according to his service". The Lord did not say, divide it equally among the the families of Levi. There were six wagons, and three families of Levites; but four wagons were given to Merari, two to Gershon "but unto the sons of Kohath he gave none.''

At first sight this division appears unfair; but it was and still is the Lord's plan to give "to every man according to his service." It fell to the lot of Merari to carry the heaviest materials of the tabernacle—the boards, the bars and the pillars with their heavy sockets of solid silver

oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service, and four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest. But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none; because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders."

Numbers 7:1 and 2, 5-9.

(weighing more than one cwt. each: the hundred sockets therefore alone weighing over five tons of pure silver) and all the instruments; the pillars of the court, likewise, with their brazen sockets and pins, and their cords—these formed Merari's weighty burden.

The duty of Gershon was to convey the curtains, hangings, coverings and cords of the tabernacle, and the hangings of the court; for this service, two wagons were as sufficient help as the four were for Merari.

But what of Kohath? His burdens were not light: the ark, with its covering, the mercy-seat and the cherubim of gold overshadowing it, the table and the candlestick, the altars and the vessels of sanctuary, and all their coverings, these were entrusted to his sons. Heavy they were indeed, but no help had they, "because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders."

Sometimes the children of God are tempted to murmur when their service seems heavy and but little help is forthcoming: they may perhaps compare their lot with that of others for whom larger provision has been made. But God makes no mistakes; according to their service He divides the help, and those who are called to the holiest service are those who can have least assistance. Such are privileged to carry upon their own shoulders sacred burdens that may not be shared with less privileged ones. There was One

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A.I.M. PRAYER MEETINGS IN SYDNEY AND SUBURBS AUBURN, Mrs. Boekenstein, Rawson Street. - • • CARLTON, Mrs. Kemsley Willison Rd. (opp. Baptist Church), 4th Tues. 2.45 p.m. EPPING, Methodist School Hall. 4th Thursday, 2.30 p.m.

GRANVILLE, Church of Christ, Alfred & Ritchie Sts. (Bi-monthly) 4th Thurs. 2.45 GUILDFORD, Mr. Windsor, 64 Hawks View St., 1st Saturday, 7.45 p.m. HABERFIELD, Baptist Church, Dalhousie St., 2n d Friday, 8 p.m. HARBORD, Methodist Church, 1st Thursday, 3 p.m. LEWISHAM, Mr. Blacket, 57 The Boulevarde, 4th Friday, 8 p.m. MANLY, Congregational School Hall, 3rd Friday, 3 p.m. MARRICKVILLE, Mrs. C. A. White, 164 Livingstone Road, 3rd Friday, 7.45 p.m. MARRICKVILLE, 256 Livingstone Rd., 1st Sat., 7.45 p.m. (A.I.M. and C.I.M.) MORTLAKE, Mr McDonald, Galbraith, Van Hee St., 4th Thurs., 8 p.m. NAREMBURN, Mrs. Field, 49 West St., North Sydney, 2nd Wednesday, 7.45 p.m. THORNLEIGH, Mrs. W. W. Brown, 5 Orchard St. (Quarterly, Mar. June, Sept. Dec.) 2nd Thurs. 2 p.m.

OTHER NEW SOUTH WALES PRAYER MEETINGS DUBBO, Baptist Church, 4th Wednesday, 7.30 p.m. NEWCASTLE, Mrs. Warburton, 61 Turnbull St., Merewether, 1st Thurs. 7.45 p.m.

OTHER SYDNEY MONTHLY MEETINGS. LADIES' AUXILIARY, Board Room, Bible House, 4th Wednesday, 1.45 p.m. MEN'S FELLOWSHIP, A I M . Office, 242 Pitt Street, 1st Friday, 6 p.m. YOUNG WOMEN'S MOVEMENT, A.I.M. Office, 242 Pitt St., last Friday, 7.30 p.m. GENERAL QUARTERLY MEETINGS, Social Hall, Bible House, Feb., May, Aug.,

(The Annual Meetings take the place of the November meeting.)

(Continued from Previous Page) Who trod the winepress alone, and of the people there was none with Him; and one who was very like to his Master tells us, "At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me . . . Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear." Those who would be near the Master in the glory must here drink the cup of sorrow with Him and be baptised with His baptism.

Z AIM. BOOKS AND LEAFLETS

;; Providential Channels 2 / -I: Harry Foster 2 / -] | Treasure in an Earthern Vessel . . 1 / -!: In the Way of His Steps 1/-| '• Tracking 1/-|; The Aboriginal as a subject of the i! Kingdom of God 4d. jj Old Judy *d

The burden-bearing of the Levites was not to last for ever: once in the Promised Land that service ceased. Nor will our opportunity of burden-bearing be for long; the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour will soon summons the watchful and waiting ones to meet Him in the air. A million a month in China are dying without God; now we may seek to win them; now we may suffer to win them. May none of us lose the opportunity of self-denial and service while it lasts!

"A little while" — He'll come again! Let us the precious hours redeem;

Our greatest grief to give Him pain, Our joy to serve and follow Him.

Watching and ready may we be, As those who long their Lord to see.

"A little while"—'twill soon be past! Why should we shun the shame and cross? Oh! let us in His footsteps haste,

Counting for Him all else but loss. Oh! how will recompense His smile The sufferings of this "little while."


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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia H E A D Q U A R T E R S : T y n d a l e C h a m b e r s , 242 P i t t S t r e e t , Sydney , A u s t r a l i a .

T e l e p h o n e : M A 2078

M o t t o : Our G o d I s Able.

D i r e c t o r : M r s . R. L o n g — Tel . UA 5989 HON. ACTING SECRETARY FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. G. Blacket. HON. ASST. SECRETARY, FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Miss Mackay. HON. GENERAL TREASURER: Mr. R. T . Harris.

General Prayer-Band Secretary: Mrs. G. Blacket. General Offering-Box Secretary: Miss M. Thornley.

VICTORIAN STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL : Hon. Secretary: Miss L. I . Waite, 20 Myrtle Rd., Hampton, S7. Victoria. Hon. Treasurer: Mr, L. Stirling. 47 Illawarra Rd. Hawthorn, E2, Victoria.

QUEENSLAND STATE EXECUTIVE : Hon. Secretary. Mr. G. E. Lean, Deloraine S t . . Wavell Heights, NE3, Q. P h . MY6708 Hon. Treasurer: Miss E. C. Underwood. 550 Lutwyche Rd. , Lutwyche, Q.

TASMANIAN STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL : Hon. Secretary: Mrs . L. McLagan, Lincoln St . , Lindisfarne, Tasmania. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. L. Reardon, 133 Patrick St . , Hobart, Tasmania.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AUXILIARY : Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs . M. Tate, Smith-Dorrien St . , Galway Estate, S.A.

AUXILIARY SECRETARIES AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

NEW SOUTH WALES : Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Seviers, c/o A.I .M. Office. Young Women's Movement: Miss Tilbrook, c/o A.I .M. Office. Men's Fellowship: Mr. T . A. Young, c/o A .I .M. Office. .Newcastle Auxiliary: Mr. F . Wilson, 19 Mitchell St . , Tighes Hill, N . S . W . Blue Mountains Auxiliary: Mrs . Keats, Albion St . , Katoomba, N . S . W . Phone Kat. 906

VICTORIA : Melbourne Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Stoneham, Victoria St . , Sunshine, W20, Victoria. Ballarat: Mr. J . E. A. Thomas, P . O . , Smythes Creek, Victoria. Geelong: Mrs .E . Butt, 144 Hope St . , Geelong West, Victoria.

QUEENSLAND : Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Thoday, Venner Rd., Annerley, South Brisbane, Q. Rockhampton: Mr. W. E. Perkins, Wondai, North St . , Range, Rockhampton Q. Townsville: Mr. N. Elms, P . O . Box 206, Townsvilie, Q. Cairns: Mr. and Mrs. L. Mergard, 229 Esplanade. Cairns, Q. Kulgun-Kalbar: Mrs. B . Huth, Kulgun, via Ipswich, Q.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA : Per th : Mrs. A. Wingrove, Cnr. Edinboro and Robert Sts . . Osborne Park, W.A.

GREAT BRITAIN : Isle of Man: Miss D. Cubbon. »™v> •*>=», Ballafesson. Port Erin. Northern Ireland: Mr. Teeney. 13 Ambleside Street, Belfast.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Mr. A. K. Martin, 1002 South Wisner St . , Jackson. Mich., U .S .A .

G E N E R A L INFORMATION The Aborigines Inland Mission is operating in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Northern

Territory. Donations to the work of the A . I . M . should be addressed to the General Treasurer a t Headquarters

or to the State Treasurers. Cheques, money orders, e tc . , should be made payable to "Aborigines Inland Mission."

Offers of Service as Missionaries may be addressed to the Hon. Secretary of the Federal Council at Headquarters or State Councils.

General Inquiries should be addressed to the A. I .M . Office, or State or local Representatives.

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