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Our Aim "To give light to them that sit in darkness"

Vol. LI - No. 7 MARCH, 1958.

Prayer for Revival

O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us, Revive Thy Church with life and power; O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us And fit Thy Church to meet this hour.

O Wind of God come bend us, break us, Till humbly we confess our need; Then in Thy tenderness remake us, Revive, restore, for this we plead.

0 Breath of Love, come breathe within us, Renewing thought and will and heart; Come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us, Revive Thy Church in ev'ry part.

0 Heart of Christ, once broken for us, 'Tis there we find our strength and rest; Our broken, contrite hearts now solace, And let Thy waiting Church be blest.

Revive us Lord- -Is Zeal abating While harvest fields are vast and white? Revive us, Lord the world is waiting; Equip Thy Church to spread the light.

-B, P. HEAD.

ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION Ok AUSTRALIA. Regd. at G.P.O. Sydney, as a Newspaper

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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia.

Founded by Mrs. R. Long, August 1st, 1905 Head Office: 58 Margaret St., Sydney, Australia. Phone: BX2268.

Director: Rev. Egerton C. Long (UM 6923) General Secretary: Mr. E. A. Collins (UF 2464)

Federal Advisory Council: President, The Director; Chairman and Vice-President, Mr. L. Scott; Secretary, Mr. G. Blacket; Asst. Secretary, Miss M. Mackay; Gen. Treasurer, Mr.. R. T. Harris; Asst. Treasurer, Mr. F. Atkinson. Hon. Medical Advisor: Dr. D. Treloar. Hon. Auditor: Mr. W. Da vies.

Victorian State Council: Secretary: Mr. A. J. Bagot, 202 Spring St., Reservoir, Ph. JU4059. Treasurer: Mr. L. Stirling, 18 Lawes St., Hawthorn, Vic. Ph. WM6429.

Queensland State Council: Acting Secretary: Miss R. Shaw, 567 Hamilton Rd., Chermside. Treasurer: Mrs. J. Elms, Cotton Street, Shorncliffe, N.E.7.

Tasmanian State Council: Secretary: Mr. E. McFarlane, 23 Courtney St., Lenah Valley, Hobart Treasurer: Mr. W. Wolnizer, Riawena Road, Rose Bay, Tas.

South Australian Auxiliary: Sec. & Treas.: Mrs. M. Tate, Smith-Dorrien Street, Netherby, S.A.

AUXILIARY SECRETARIES AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES New South Wales:

Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Seivers, c/o A.I.M. Office. Men's Fellowship: Mr. T. A. Young, c/o A.I.M. Office. Newcastle Secretary: Mr. F. Wilson, 19 Mitchell St., Tighe's Hill. Newcastle Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. W. Fraser, 4 David St.,

Georgetown. Blue Mountains Auxiliary: Miss E. Pearce, St. Alban's Road,

Medlow Bath. Queensland:

Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. B. Thoday, 86 Venner Rd., Annerley.

Rockhampton: Mr. W. E. Perkins, North St., Range, Rockhampton. Townsville: Mrs. Benton, 16 Cleveland Terrace, Townsville. Kulgan-Kalbar: Mrs. Ellice Moller, Kalbar.

Victoria: Melbourne Ladies Aux.: Mrs. M. C. Jones, 127 Cornwall Rd.,

Sunshine. Geelong: Miss H. Williams, 199 W. Melbourne Rd., Geelong West.

Northern Territory: Darwin: Mr. R. M. Bowie, P.O. Box 108, Darwin.

Great Britain: Isle of Man: Mrs. D. Crellin, Awyn Beg, Ballafesson, Port Erin. Northern Ireland: Mr. Teeney, 15 Ambleside St., Belfast.

United States of America: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dailey, 144 Ackerson Lake, Jackson, Michigan.

GENERAL 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 at Headquarters, or to the State Treasurer. Cheques, money orders, etc., 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 Council*.

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Editorial MEN WANTED

Our recent Field Council meetings revealed the alarming need of workers on our Field At least two centres remain unstaffed and one or two others will become vacant within a month or two, unless the Lord intervenes in a remarkable way. We earnestly prayed again and again that God might send into the Field workers trained and equipped for the task.

We further prayed that God might preserve the health of those on the Field—especially the older workers, some of whom have long since passed the retiring age of normal employment.

Where are the young people who could go? What kind of workers are needed? Why consider turning down any applicants when the need is so urgent? These are some of the questions which we are facing.

Workers are needed in N.S.W., Qld., and the Northern Territory. Caroona is vacant in N.S.W. Centres in Queensland and the N.T. are only temporarily filled. Delissaville is vacant. Where are christians who will leave all at the call of Christ and fill these places ?

THE NEED OF TRAINING

Any mission field is a place of physical, mental and spiritual testing. Immaturity in the spiritual or mental spheres will spell disaster for the young worker and possibly the whole of the work. The missionary goes forth to where "Satan's seat" is and carries the battle to the very gates of hell. Will Satan stand back or will he dispute every inch of the way — from the doorstep of the candidate's home right to the Field and on beyond that in every moment the missionary serves? Is this a place for the untrained or for weaklings?

It is a CONFLICT to which the missionary goes. In modern warfare we insist that our young men go through basic training and be thoroughly familiar with the use of their weapons. Should we be content with less for those who go out to wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers?

THE TYPE OF VOLUNTEERS

In a letter written by Ann Judson of Burma, over 100 years ago, some desirable traits in missionaries are set forth: "In en-

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THE DARWIN AREA THE LEPROSARIUM.

It is eleven months ago that the first load of bricks arrived on the land allocated for the A.I.M. Church. I well remember the enthusiasm and excitement of that day. Though many weeks of sweat and toil have passed since then the enthusiasm

is still high as we add the finishing touches to another House of Worship for our native people. As we have worked together there have been many humourous episodes, such as the natives joining the two parts of an extension ladder together. After much trying this way, that way, the other way, interspersed by plenty of laughter I offered a suggestion; quickly and proudly Jacob of Roper River stepped in and solved the puzzle amid a great round of applause.

The Commonwealth Dept. of Health is doing a great job at East Arm Leprosarium. The buildings, equipment and treatment for the people are the very best available. It is our object to have the Church and surroundings in keeping with the rest of the facilities.

We anticipate the opening to be during the Easter Convention and trust it may be possible for Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Collins to come north for this occasion.

We say thank-you to all who have prayed and helped. We rejoice in the safe arrival of an organ from Sydney. About £250 is needed to open this building free of debt, to this end we pray.

We had a very enjoyable evening at the Leprosarium, when we

I LEFT TOP: The East Arm Church as you approach the front door. CENTRE: Three of the patients who have helped with the erection— I. to r. Nugget, Mick, Widgie. LOWER: View of the pulpit end from the outside.

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had the Christmas party. There were 110 present, and after singing some carols, we showed slides that we had taken out there and how the folk enjoyed seeing themselves on the screen! A hush fell on the gathering as slides of "The First Christmas" were presented and explained. Afterwards we had a couple of games with the boys, then gave out supper and gifts, which were much appreciated. STUART PARK.

Fifty of our Sunday School scholars and several mothers attended the Christmas Tree, which was a happy occasion. Miss Shankelton gave the message during the short service, then we had afternoon tea, followed by distribution of gifts.

Early in January we took 35 Sunday School scholars to Berry Springs and a very happy day was spent, mostly in the water!

The attendance at Sunday School keeps up fairly well, a-round the 40 mark, but the evening service fluctuates. The Endeavour meetings and A.A.M.M. are in recess during school holidays. We do thank all those who sent gifts for the dear folk at the Leprosarium and also for our Sunday School children. THE DARWIN CHRISTIAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP.

We have had four Rallies conducted in Darwin Town Hall. These have been very well attended, the films, dialogues, music and messages well received. It is always a delight to see the Welfare Bus from Bagot arrive bringing Miss Clark and a full complement of natives. Also quite a number of coloured folk from Winnellie and the town area attend. The,

WHAT IS PRAYER?

Prayer is putting your hand in the hand of God when the way is dark.

Prayer is depending on God to clarify understanding.

Prayer is expecting God to give courge and steadfastness when life gets hard.

Prayer is knowing that God is with you when the heart is heavy and confused.

Prayer is thankfulness to for the good things of life.

God

Prayer is willingness to let God decide what is best for you in any experience.

Prayer is trusting your life to God.

Prayer is the joy of companionship with God.

Prayer is living in partnership with God.

a mutual

Prayer is God's opportunity to do something with you.

Prayer is the answer to the longing of your restless spirit.

Prayer is the union of the highest and best in us with the Spirit of God.

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SAVED AND CALLED TO SERVE

The Testimony of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burns, Outgoing Missionaries

I do thank the Lord for the one who was faithful in presenting the claims of Christ to me. Straightway the Lord by His Holy Spirit, did within my heart and life that which is promised in the Word of God. "Therefore if any man be in Christ he 5s a r r* -

creature, old things are passed away, behold al! t!v'r Do you know of that

new."

changing experience i'n Christ? As I look now through the eyes of faith towards Calvary, there I see my Saviour bearing upon His blessed brow the thorns of agony for my sin.

Because He had his sinless hands pierced, now I as a sinner clasp my Saviour's hand with the hands of faith.

His feet were pierced that I may follow in His steps. Would you please pray that as a servant of

God, there will be faithfulness to the Word of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I do thank the Lord for His goodness and greatness that it has pleased Him to join me unto the work of His calling. Great is my responsibility towards the Aborigines Inland Mission. But greater is my responsibility as a labourer, sent forth by the Lord of the harvest.

I know that the Lord calls me to go to the Aborigines of Australia, with the message of the Gospel. Can you hear His voice calling you? Go and tell this people.

"Brethren, my heart 's prayer to God for the (Aborigines of Australia) is that they might be saved." That many of these dear people will come from the darkness of sin and the grip of Satan, into light and life through the message of Calvary.

Fill me, O Lord with Thy desire, For all who know not Thee, Then touch my lips with Holy fire, To speak of Calvary. John 3:30

Robert Burns.

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It was at the age of 13 years that I accepted Christ as my own personal Saviour. At that time my heart was set upon being a missionary.

Coming from a christian home and having contact with a number of missionaries, my one desire was to give my life for full time service.

When I was 20 years of age, I was really faced with the question again. Was I willing to give my life for my Saviour and go into full time service?

I tried to evade God's call, but I could not seem to get out of my mind the need of those that sit in darkness, and their need of a Saviour.

It was at a Missionary Convention that God spoke through with words of Isaiah 6:8. I knew if I surrendered God would do the rest. I gave my life afresh for full time service, wherever the Lord would have me go.

I go forth trusting in His precious promise—"Lo I am with you always." Matt. 28:20.

Mrs. Margaret Burns.

(Editor's note: Mr. and Mrs. Burns are now at Singleton studying the A.I.M. candidates' course. They will enter service at Condobolin early in May and are praying for a vehicle before that time.)

1. Transport for Condobolin. (See report on page 16.)

9 2. The opening of the Leprosarium Church, Darwin on March * I 29. A I 3. The visit of Mr. and Mrs. Collins to Darwin for this opening I

J and the Easter Convention. f

» 4. Trained Spirit-filled workers for our Field. (See page 3.) j

I 5. Rain for Newcastle Waters, N.T. where Mr. and Mrs. J. I

• Bridges are working. W

)• 6. A church building at Griffith, N.S.W. ?

7. The supply of the whole of the financial side of the I Mission's work. 1 OUR AIM Page Seven


"PALM ISLAND AND ITS PEOPLE" THE ISLAND.

Great Palm is the main Island of a group of ten called the "Palm Island Group" situated 40 miles northwest of Townsville, North Queensland. There were Native inhabitants here before 1918 when the Government declared Great Palm a Native Reserve and moved the Natives from the Hull River area where a cyclone had destroyed their settlement.

Living conditions and things in & general have improved since that far-E away day when people lived in grass

or bark huts, and lit fires by rubbing | § | two pieces of wood together. Even

the plaited palm and galvanised iron shacks of the early 30's to 40's are vanishing to give place to concrete and fibrolite homes. Foot pads of earlier days have been replaced by graded roads and the hum of motorised transport and machinery can now be heard, and plans are in hand for the construction of a Government airstrip for light aircraft.

ITS PEOPLE.

The Native people are engaged in many activities such as agriculture, building (with its many phases), timbergetting and milling, dairying under the direction of a White Government Staff. Some of the younger people are employed in the Office, and Store while some are assisting in Staff homes as domestic helps. At different periods in the year many go out to work on the mainland as Stockmen and "seasonal workers".

Children receive their education from the State School where Mr. Krause, our A.I.M. Associate Worker, is Headmaster with a White Staff of three teachers (including Mrs. Krause), assisted by five Native Monitresses. There is also a Convent School situated 1* miles from the settlement.

MISSIONS.

In 1923 at the suggestion of the Queensland Secretary of Home Affairs, the first A.I.M. missionary began work on the Island. Since then the Church of England and Roman Catholic missions have also established work here.

The first A.I.M. services were held under a large tree on the property allocated for our Church until a plaited palm leaf building was constructed. The existing church building was erected in the 30's by Mr. Buckley, one of our missionaries, with the help of

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Native Pastor Dan Kyle and other church members. (A Communion Table and chairs stands as a memorial to Pastor Kyle's faithful ministry.) A new school hall is now in process of construction to meet the need for the development of our youth work, etc.

Some of our activities each week include: Sunday School and services, Library night for young people each Tuesday, Mid-week Service on Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting on Saturday night, Religious Instruction Classes at both White School (for Staff children) and Native school and the usual visitation of our people in their homes. We are also hoping to include women's meetings and Youth Club in the near future.

Though some are responding to the Gospel message and challenge, and we thank God for this, there is a great need for patient teaching, and above all for prayer that we may see our Christians really breaking with the things of the world, the flesh, and the Devil to live wholeheartedly for Him. How we long to see a living church with a vital testimony re-established here on the Island to His glory.

We praise God for His many encouragements during the last month and want to thank all who upheld us and the work generally, in prayer. We have been brought to realise again and again, that is is "not by might, nor by power", but by His Holy Spirit's working in the lives of our people that they will not only know of, but walk in the liberty of Christ, and so have victory over sin in their own lives. Do pray on with us for we are confident that in His time we will see the Lord re-establishing His Church here.

—D. & E. Trezise.

The Anvil of God's Word Last eve I paused beside the blacksmith's door, And heard the anvil ring the vesper rhyme; Then looking in, I saw upon the floor, Old Hammers worn with beating years of time.

"How many anvils have you had," said I, "To wear and batter all these hammers so?" "Just one", said he, and then, with twinkling eye, "The Anvil wears the hammers out, you know."

"And so", I thought, "The Anvil of God's Word For ages sceptic blows have beat upon, Yet, though the noise of falling blows was heard, The Anvil is unharmed, the hammers gone."

—JOHN CLIFFORD.

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This year the young women students were able to return to freshly painted quarters because of the financial help of some towards redecorating their rooms and because Mr. Brian Johnson and Mr. Bert Walker came up from Sydney to help in this. Mr. John Varley came from Maitland also.

Mr. & Mrs. Johnson and children arrived with Mr. Walker and his boys on the Friday after Boxing Day. They spent a week with us and when they left Mr. and Mrs. Varley arrived with their children. We are very thankful for the work done by these men and at the same time we very much appreciated their fellowship. The rooms look very nice and the girls were very pleased. Mrs. Bowen had painted the furniture so everything was at its best.

We have by no means completed the painting, for this building is like the Sydney harbour bridge, we never get to the end, but what we have to start over again. We have stripped the paper off the stairway and have ordered enough paint to begin this task. There are other rooms crying out for

The Institute Buildings

Students Return to

Bible Institute attention as well as the exterior of the building. As the Lord provides we are able to go ahead.

We continue to have nineteen students. We graduated eight in December and eight new ones arrived this month. Several other applications are before us now for the next term.

Because of the good rainfall recently there is more work for the young men in gardens this year. We praise the Lord for meeting this need. Several of the young women do not have sufficient employment as yet and we would appreciate your prayer for this need.

Today I was encouraged by a letter from Mr. Victor Shaw, a December graduate, telling of the opportunities he has had to serve the Lord. We desire your prayers for each of the graduates as well as for the present students. And do not forget to pray for the staff.

J. M. LLOYD, Principal.

Rev. LLOYD

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1958 DRY SEASON ITINERARY

As soon as the current Wet Season of the Northern Territory is finished, Mr. Dick Stretton hopes to leave Darwin to commence the 1958 Dry Season Itinerary. Mr. Stretton has been helping at the Retta Dixon Home since his return to the north in September of last year.

While plans are not yet definite, Mr. Stretton asks prayer that he will be able to get away early in May and start again around some of the cattle stations to contact the scattered groups living on almost all of these vast runs in the north.

We are praying that Mr. Stretton may be able to establish a more regular contact with a number of stations previously visited. He will use the four wheeled drive vehicle, which he has converted to his own purposes and needs from an ex-army truck. Although very suitable, such a vehicle is very heavy on petrol, an expensive item in the north.

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Broad Arrows indicate previous Itineraries

The Rev. J. M. Lloyd, Principal of the Singleton Bible Training Institute, plans to accompany Mr. Stretton on at least part of this year's itinerary and later Mr. Main will join Mr. Stretton also.

At the request of Headquarters, Mr. Lloyd will take a large number of colour slides which can be used later in deputation work.

Although the start of this trip is some weeks away, we earnestly ask you to join in prayer now for the blessing guidance and strength needed for this long journey.

MARCH is the MONTH TO OPEN YOUR HOME OFFERING BOX

SEE PAGE 20

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"IN THE WAY OF HIS STEPS" A Brief History of the A.I.M.

by the Late Mrs. R. Long

THE THIRD DECADE 1925-1935

NATIVE CHURCHES

Each division of the Mission's history has borne some special characteristic, and as the third decade opened, a long-looked for feature began to take shape before our waiting eyes.

We now had earnest bands of intercessors in every State of the Commonwealth in more than 53 special A.I.M. Monthly Prayer Meetings. In addition, Christian Hndeavour Societies, Sunday School classes, other circles and also individuals had been taking the Aborigines by name to the throne of grace that their eyes might be opened to see Jesus as their Saviour. Souls had been stepping out of darkness into light, and our Missionaries had been feeding them with food convenient for them, and teaching them whatsoever things He had commanded.

A considerable number of native Christians had been attending baptism classes, and now churches were about to come into being. The first of these was on Palm Island. Mr. L. W. Long went up to this comparatively new station, and baptised 41 converts who had

Left -

Mr. L. W. LONG

and

BILL CORBETT

on Palm Island

in 1926

given evidence by lip and life that old things had passed away and all things become new. These were formed into a church on September 12, 1926 which grew amid adversity to 200 members in 1934.

The establishment of church after church followed until in this decade, at 13 centres, groups of Aborigines were gathered into fellowship with one another and organised for Christian service—Barambah,

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Cowra, Mitchell, Tweed Heads, Gayndah, Toomelah, Condobolin, Woorabinda, Normanton, Katoomba, Cummeragunja, Long Gully; and Karuah re-established.

NATIVE MINISTRY

The ranks of our Native Workers were now being enlarged year by year. Four more were added at Palm Island—Joe and May Salmon and Dan and Lena Kyle. May Salmon's hopeful career was suddenly cut short and she was transferred to service above. Dan and Lena gradually came forward until their leadership was acknowledged by all, and Dan was dedicated as Native Pastor of the Church on Palm Island, a position which he retained until his death many years later.

Early in 1926 Mrs. Lily Kina, native helper of Barambah, went with her husband and family to Myora on Stradbroke Island, where for many years our Missionaries had paid occasional visits. There she found a unique field of service amongst her people. So efficiently did she conduct the work that in 1927 she was advanced to Native Missionary, and in that year her twelfth child was born. In addition to her work on Myora camp among her own people she carried on a blessed ministry among people of many nationalities in the alien ward of the Dunwich Institution. Always in indifferent health, the doctor eventually ordered her inland and she returned to Barambah, and soon again filled her old place as the Senior Native Worker. Here, prayer long made for her husband was answered and he was born of God and became her right hand in the Lord's work. He attained the office of deacon of the Church, and then passed away to be with His Lord. In the time of her great sorrow our sister's testimony was unsullied, and she prayed with those who came to comfort her.

GOD'S BLESSING AT GAYNDAH

Another development in Queensland took place under the ministry of Miss Ada Monks, who, coming from England at the call of God, was led to the A.I.M. and became one of its outstanding missionaries although hampered by great deafness. The erection of the church building, valued at £214, was in itself a triumph of faith. When appointed in Gayndah in July, 1924, she drew up a list of needs, Church, Mission House, furniture, organ, horse, saddle and many other things, and by November, 1927, when the church was opened, she was the happy possessor of them all. She also reached out to the regions beyond and on horseback she travelled far in search of these "other sheep". After a few years of arduous service, feeling the need of easing down, she asked for a transfer and she was appointed first to Bulgandramine and then to Carowra Tank, but a breakdown followed and our dear sister had to return to England, no longer able to serve her Lord amongst the Aborigines. She left behind her at Gayndah a fine young girl, Daisy Law, as Native Worker, who continued as such with much faithfulness.

EDITORIAL CONTINUED . . . . couraging young men to come out as missionaries, do use the greatest caution. One strong headed obstinate man would ruin us. Humble quiet persevering men, with sterling talents, decent accomplishments, of amiable yielding temper, willing to take the lowest place, who live near to God and willing to suffer all things for Christ's sake without being proud of it, these are the men we need." And we add a hearty Amen.

Who who will go, salvations' story telling,

Looking to Jesus counting not the cost?

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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miles have returned to Singleton to the B.T.I, after a wonderful series of meetings arranged mostly by our Victorian Secretary, Mr. Alan Bagot.

Mr. W. Caddy has had further attacks of asthma but is claiming victory through Christ. He hopes to commence in regular deputation work soon and the prayers of the Lord's people are asked that he might be so delivered from this hindering physical condition that he may be able to take meetings as planned. Mr. Caddy hopes to visit South Australia in April and May.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Bird arrived at Woorabinda (Perch Creek) on February 17th. Their address is A.I.M. Private Mail Bag, Perch Creek, via Duaringa, Central Queensland.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges are thrilled with recent blessing at Newcastle Waters, N.T. The great need of the moment is rain.

Sister R. Clutterbuck (above) has suffered with an infected ankle from a boil, and still does not have the full use of her foot. Pray for her complete restoration.

Mr. Fred Loveless has announced his engagement to Miss D. Wilcox. The Loveless family returned to Fingal on Feb. 8th.

The Director, Rev. E. C. Long, will visit stations in Northern N.S.W. and Southern Queensland late in March. It is hoped that a public meeting can be arranged in Brisbane for Friday, March 28th at the Joyful News Hall.

The Cowra Convention will be held as usual over the Easter Weekend. The Director will be there for two days and other speakers will come from various parts of the N.S.W. field.

Mr. David Kirk is working with a christian firm in Sydney while on leave and hopes to return to the Field before the middle of the year.

Mr. D. Stretton plans to leave Darwin on the 1958 Itinerary early in May. It is hoped that the Rev. J. M. Lloyd will be able to accompany Mr. Stretton for at least part of the journey around the cattle stations.

Miss W. Ayling from Balranald writes that she is feeling the heat very much, as it has been well over the 100 mark on many recent days. While in Sydney recently, Miss Ayling hurt her foot but it has improved again.

Miss M. Campbell writes from Tasmania where she is on furlough that she has been having a wonderful rest. Her address is 14 Button St., Launceston, Tas.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson left Sydney to return to Retta Dixon Home, on March 5th. Mr. Johnson is mechanic and driver at the Home.

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THE REFUSALS OF CHRIST

By E. C. Long

No one likes refusals, yet Christ refused a number of times to do what He was asked to do. Here are just three of these occasions.

1. At the Temptation, Christ refused to work a miracle. Why? Firstly, because it was the will of Cod for Him to be hungry just then and Christ was therefore willing. Secondly, because Christ did not perform one miracle for His own benefit. Even on the cross He was asked to perform a miracle but God's Will again was greater than the temptation to please and to save Himself. Which comes first in our lives'?

2. In Gadara Christ refused to allow a healed demoniac to accompany Him. Why? Because there was service for that man at

home. Christ knew those who were at home and knew their need and He saw how this man could meet it—even though staying home was not his desire. Has He had to refuse us a certain place in which to serve Him? It may be because He has greater work for us elsewhere.

.'1. Beyond Jordan, Christ refused to rush quickly to Bethany to heal Lazarus. Why? First His time had not come, secondly God's plan was to raise Lazarus from the dead, not merely to heal him, thus the glory to God would be the greater. Has God delayed answering our vehement demands? He has a better plan, and better time and He will answer and we will say, "This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes."

WE'VE MOVED! Our Head Office is now at Lower Ground

Floor (Rooms 16 & 17) Kembla Building.

58 wmm i SYDNEY

COME IN AND SEE US—MON. TO FRI. 9 to 5

PHONE: BX2268

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PRAYER NEEDED FOR TRANSPORT AT CONDOBOLIN

"For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." I Cor. 16:9.

January saw the beginning of a New Year, and the beginning of what we hope will be a constant work at our outstation Murrin Bridge.

The last three weeks have meant quite a bit of re-organisation in our Sunday schedule. Mr. Matthews travels in Mr. Ross Jones' car to Murrin Bridge, leaving here about 9 o'clock to take Sunday School.

Last Sunday he visited Euabolong and hopes D.V. to begin afternoon Sunday School there, returning to Murrin Bridge for the night service.

Those of us at home share the services here. I take Sunday school and Service at Murie, travelling by bike, (a source of great amusement to our children.)

Mr. Jones walks to the Mission and has Sunday School and service there. Mrs. Jones takes care of the three small children at the mission house, while we are absent. In the afternoon, we go hospital visiting, and Sunday night Mr. Jones returns to the Mission to conduct the service.

Will you pray with us, that if it is the Lord's will, we shall have a vehicle for use in the work here, also for accommodation at Lake Cargellico where missionaries could be stationed, as Murrin Bridge is over 55 miles from Condobolin.

The Sunday School averages between 30 and 50 scholars. The service at night averages 50 to 55. Visitation of all homes is being carried out there, also at Euabolong.

During January we had Mr. Max Field from Croydon College, with us for almost a week, and we praise God for him and other folk, from the Parkes Baptist Church, who have constant interest in our dark folk.

Several of our young people have requested entrance to our Singleton College; we would ask your prayer for them too. It is a tremendous responsibility to have the recommending of these would-be students.

Praise God for the rain that has done so much to relieve the severe shortage of water in these and other areas.

—Stan and Hazel Matthews.

BORROLOOLA, N.T. One morning when it had been raining from a very early hour,

a group of men, all belonging to the same class, presented themselves for their first reading lesson. One would never have thought for a moment that these men would have crossed the river, and come through the bush to start lessons on such a day. Surely this shows how keen they are to learn and a good spirit was displayed, when two of their number readily offered to help two others who were backward in their writing, though able to keep up with the class in its reading.

A second men's class more advanced, reflects real credit on the attainment reached, as only two of them have come up from the school. Both classes come twice in the week, and there are two classes for the women, coming once a week each. The classes bring

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us all closer together. We begin and close in prayer, and the singing of choruses and

hymns is our means of fellowship in the things of the Lord. There are drawings and colourings of flowers, trees, grass and

cloud, adorning many of the letters written from here, the work of the children. From the adults too, there comes likewise the sense of natural beauty, expressed in the daily dairy. Such as "There is lovely sunshine today" (Joe), "Grass is growing again, after the rain" (Norma). "It is a happy day" (Pluto). "We love to hear the rain falling" (Nero). "The river is rising", "The Clouds are passing", and many such of birds and wild flowers. My phraseology in the instruction of their dairy-keeping seems so unfeeling and matter-of-fact by comparison. Perhaps after all, in many ways, we have as much to learn from them as they have from us—and for all alike there is none who can teach like Him, shown in the things learned to His glory alone.

—C. A. Main.

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WOORABINDA TO MOREE I would like you to come with us on our adventurous trip from

Woorabinda to Moree. Sunday evening the 5th January, a good company of folk gathered in the church for our farewell. Many promises from God's Word were passed on to us. An Item was rendered by the Woorabinda church choir, then a brief message was given to the christians by the missionary. Pastor Tobane brought to us the farewell word.

It was very touching, and sad when it really came time to bid goodbye to these dear folk, amongst whom we spent eight happy years of fruitful and blessed ministry in the Lord's service.

Monday morning I accompanied the Woorabinda truck to Duaringa with our personal belongings to be railed on to Moree.

Tuesday morning with the back of the car loaded to the hood, and after a cup of tea from our kind neighbours, we said farewell to Perch Creek.

CAR-TROUBLE Just out from Biloela we heard a rattle in the front of the motor

and discovered a loose pulley wheel on the water pump. We stayed the night and had the trouble fixed up. Setting out again on the Wednesday, about eighteen miles out the car refused to pull up the steep pinches. An R.A.C.Q. mechanic came out to assist us.

After three hours work he failed to discover the fault so we had to return back to Biloela to stay another night. The trouble finally was fixed and Thursday saw us on the road again heading for Monto. This time we managed to climb the ranges.

From Monto to Eidsvold we had more trouble with the radiator, finally we arrived at Murgon and spent the Lord's day with A.I.M. missionaries, and had fellowship with the folk at Cherbourg.

A good break was spent in Brisbane, where we had the opportunity of meeting many of our praying friends and taking two services at the "Joyful News Mission", on the Sunday.

Mrs. Kleinschmidt and the children flew by plane from Brisbane to Moree while I drove the car through. About eighteen miles out of Stanthorpe the two head gaskets on the motor blew out. I had to be towed back to Stantorpe to have the trouble fixed.

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the back of the garage. Wednesday morning the money arrived, with a heart of praise I was able to settle up the account and continue on my way to Moree.

I had a wonderful trip from Stanthorpe right to Moree. I reached there about 8..'50 Thursday morning with a heart full of praise to the Lord, that I was finally at the end of my journey.

No doubt there were many testings, but we praise the Lord for His undertaking. SETTLING IN—Now we are settling into our lovely mission house, which is a credit to the mission. Mr. Walker gave us a hearty welcome and introduced us to the folk.

No doubt the work here is vastly different to what we've been used to at Woorabinda and certainly much more difficult. But however Our God is able and we look to Him. We like the township very much. Pray for us.

A. & H. Kleinschmidt.

BAGOT RESERVE "Emmanuel. God with us." Another very busy Christmas Season has come and gone and I

can praise the Lord for the way He undertook for me in many ways; He doeth all things well.

The Wednesday before Christmas I visited the native patients in Darwin Hospital and gave out gifts and spoke to them on the visit of the wise men and how they presented gifts to the baby Lord Jesus, and how He wants us to give ourselves to Him. As usual I spent two hours at the Hospital. There were more tiny children and babies there than there ever has been before, and how they loved getting a (loll or ball or motor car.

Late that afternoon, Mr. Stretton, Miss Ruth Naylor and I went to Koolpinyah, which is about 28 miles from here. I have often met natives from Koolpinyah in Hispital and on the Reserve here, and often longed to visit them. The Herbert Bros, who own the station made us welcome and after tea about 8 p.m. when it was dark they gathered the natives under the house, as that was the best place for the meeting as it had rained heavily and was still raining lightly. Miss Naylor played the accordian and Mr. Stretton put the slides through the projector while 1 explained them and so told the whole Christmas story. We felt the meeting was well worthwile. Coming home it took us an hour to do the first ten miles as it is only a bush track and it had rained heavily. One cannot get there at all in the "Wet" as the creek comes up and one cannot get through.

The next morning 1 visited at the Bagot Hospital and again told the Christmas story, and gave out gifts. The next few days were busy fixing up the remainder of the gifts for those on the Reserve, making up cordial, bagging sweets, making cakes etc.

Christmas Eve morning one native girl helped me ice the small cakes and then we went over to the school verandah, and old Sam erected the Christmas Tree for me, a very nice one just obtained from the bush, and then we spent the rest of the morning decorating. At 5.15 p.m. the people gathered at the Christmas Tree and they sang carols, and Mr. Eldridge told the Christmas Story with the aid of flannelgraphs. Mention was made of those who had supplied the gifts and then the gifts were handed out, lovely gifts they were and all were so pleased with them; then followed lollies, cakes and cordial.

Christmas morning our people joined with those from Winnellie and Parap at the Home Hall where we had a combined service led by Mr. Eldridge, who also gave the message. After that was over, I visited everyone on the Reserve and gave out used Christmas cards and reminded them that it was only because the Lord Jesus Christ came to this earth for us that we have Christmas.

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On Saturday afternoon, 4th Jan., Mr. Eldridge and family took the children from the Reserve here with me to Berry Springs and they did enjoy the outing as they hadn't been there before. Berry Springs is 38 miles from Darwin and a lovely swimming place for both small and older ones. Some of the little ones really learned to swim that afternoon and were so pleased about it.

Just over a month before Christmas two of the schoolgirls accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their own personal Saviour. One came to me after a meeting and the other came here to the house a few days later. More interest is being shown in spiritual things by some of the young men and boys. Please keep on praying for these, and also that many more may come in to His Kingdom.

_ A . Clark.

CHARLEVILLE ROMANS 15 V.30: "Now I beseech you Brethren for the Lord

Jesus Christ's sake and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me."

We need a mighty throng in these days calling on God in faith, for His work, world-wide. We have proved out here, the Power of God when we get down in prayer to God asking in faith.

Our work goes on with meetings at the reserve, open air in town, visits to Hospital, and much personal work as we mix with dark and white people.

The days are very hot at present with many dust storms, but we have plenty of good water for which we are very thankful.

We are still building our cottage, and praise God for the supply of timber and goods.

Our old van still runs well—we thank God for its use in many ways. We are able to contact, by this means, dark people from outback places, and at hospital also, together with many who are camped about the town, and give them the Gospel.

We praise God for answered prayer:— 1. For personal salvation, His care and love and power to us. 2. For our own and our children's health. 3. For being kept from the many diseases which rage out west. 4. For supply of timber and goods for house building. ,5. For the working of His word in many who ask about spiritual

things. Please remember us in prayer for:— 1. God's Holy Spirit to move in the lives of the people. 2. That we may die to self and be alive unto God. 3. For Power to live, preach, teach, and endure for our Lord.

—Mr. & Mrs. F. Pickett.

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young people and workers from the R.D.H. regularly come. These meetings are filling a need in Darwin. Because of our limited Christian talent we can only arrange these evenings every two or three months.

"Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." —S. & C. Eldridge.

A.I.M. RALLY

BRISBANE

Friday, March 28th

Joyful News Mission Hall 7.30 p.m.

Chairman: Rev. C. F. Lockyer

Speaker: Rev. E. C. LONG

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GRIFFITH

Our entering into the work at Griffith was during a spell of very hot weather. Miss Campbell was expecting us, and had everything spic and span, in this delightful little Mission House. Two days later, we motored Miss Campbell to the local airstrip, and fare-welled her on her furlough flight to Melbourne and Launceston.

Each Sunday morning we have visited the people on the Common nearby, and have had short meetings in several homes. We welcomed Mrs. Botting who comes each Sunday afternoon to assist in the Sunday School, held under the trees. On Sunday nights we have had a service in the open with the adults sitting on tins and boxes and the children on canvas strips laid on the ground. How the people need some sort of a building in which to meet. Please pray that the Lord will cause one to be erected.

Mrs. Les Kubank came with us for a day's visiting the homes of the people scattered around Darlington Point. An evening service is arranged for a night in February. We hope the men will come.

On Thursday, 30lth January, we travelled to Narrandera and met Mr. George Sawyer who arrived by train from Sydney. His home for the time being is a room attached to the church on the Sandhill where the dark people are living, a mile from the towm. There was consternation when the key of the church could not be located. The Methodist minister, Rev. Looby, and Mrs. Looby were most co-operative, but eventually Mr. Casey, who had done carpentering work on the building, came to our assistance with a number of keys borrowed from a shop. In the meantime we had a picnic lunch in the shade of the church and when at last a key was found that opened the church door we praised the Lord.

Our brother missionary had a number of purchases to make in

the town including bed and linen, kitchen utensils and two beautiful pressure lamps to hang in the church.

How excited the children were to see us and observe the settling-in proceedings. We announced an evening meeting and how eagerly they came—some eight to ten adults and about thirty-five children. It really was a lovely meeting, with the people overjoyed that a missionary had come to live and work in their midst.

Do pray for Mr. Sawyer as he will have peculiar problems to overcome as he settles down with the people. Next week we hope to have a day meeting with the people at Leeton.

—R. & I. Living.

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BETHESDA MISSION MELBOURNE Our Mission folks had a very good Christmas, because our friends

and supporters were so very kind in sending along gifts. Since the beginning of 1958, I have done a considerable amount of visitation to those in Institutions and to the people in their own homes.

It was a pleasure to take Mr. and Mrs. Living (A.I.M. Missionaries) around to visit our people one afternoon. Visits have been made to Kew Mental Hospital, where Jimmy has been for two years. I was able to take his Aunt with me, and Jimmy was very pleased to see her. Visits to the female prison, the Remand prison, and the Pentridge Gaol, to Royal Melbourne Hospital an Gresswell Sanatorium, have all been well worthwhile. The man I visit at the Royal Melb. Hospital has been there for over 8 weeks as he fell between a train and railway platform, and was badly injured. Tom at Gresswell Sanatorium is improving and looks very well and happy. He has put on 2 1/2 stone in weight. One of our women is a patient at St. Vincent's Hospital. Regular visits have been made to see her.

On Jan 13th, Pastor J. Plummer and I went to a house at South Yarra where Pastor Plummer dedicated a three month's old baby. There were a number of aboriginal people there for the dedication after which afternoon tea was served, and a time was spent in chatting over earlier days at our Mission Hall. The parents of the baby Norman John, were married at the Mission Hall 5i years ago.

—Maude Ellis.

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Our Auxiliaries

NEWCASTLE LADIES' AUXILIARY

Our first meeting for the New year, was held in the home of our President, Mrs. Winton. There were many letters of thanks read in acknowledgement of parcels received by missionaries for Christmas. A feature of the meeting was the display of a lovely map of Australia, about 3ft. by 2ft. done on masonite, with small flags depicting the mission stations of the A.I.M. This was the work of a school boy, the grandson of our President, and we are most grateful for his interest in the work. The map will be very helpful in our meetings, in making us familiar with the different stations, where our missionaries are working. A lovely supper was served and we thank our President for opening her home for us.

—Mrs. G. Fraser.

SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY

Our first meeting for New Year was held in the home of our President, Mrs. Gluskie. There were 20 present, one new member from Padstow, and three visitors, including Mrs. W. Griffiths from Newcastle Auxiliary.

Our President gave all a warm welcome. Mrs. Collins spoke about the refrigerator fund. Another refrigerator has recently been sent out to our Missionaries and we hope very soon we will be able to send one to Mr. and Mrs. J. Bridges at Newcastle Waters, N.T.

Mrs. White, our Birthday Secretary, gave us some extracts from letters received from Missionaries.

During this new year we still will remember our Missionaries and workers in prayer at noon each day, and would ask interested friends to assist us in saving halfpennies, bottle tops, toothpaste

tubes, rags, coupons, pieces of material i yd. or more, buttons, needles and braid, crockery and cutlery, which will be useful for the Training Institute.

Mrs. E. Long gave us Field News Reports and different ones offered to pray for each Missionary mentioned during our prayer time.

Miss Chrissie South who has just returned after twelve months at Dubbo, was given a welcome, and she gave an interesting talk on the work there in the Sunday Schools, among the young people and at the Reserve.

Next month our practical help will be stamps and stationery.

(Mrs.) E. A. McWilliams.

BRISBANE LADIES' AUXILIARY

Eight members were present at the first meeting for 1958, of the Brisbane Ladies Auxiliary, when Mrs. Mclntyre gave an inspiring devotional talk on Moses.

Miss Phipps gave us an account of the City work, which at the moment is very encouraging.

Letters were read from many missionaries on the field, which is always enjoyed by our members.

Our president, Mrs. Mathie, owing to her continued state of ill-health has sent a letter of resignation from the presidency. This we accepted with much regret.

Miss Phipps, our City worker and Vice-president, has kindly consented to fill the position temporarily until the election of officers held in August.

After all the business was concluded, we had a season of Praise and prayer, bringing the needs of the missionaries and the work in general to the Lord.

Special prayer was also made for our secretary, Mrs. Thoday, whose husband was undergoing an operation that afternoon.

—A. Whitting.

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SYDNEY. Dear Junior Readers,

A ROYAL VISITOR Have you seen the Queen Mother? Have you heard her speak?

Folk in New Zealand and Australia have been thrilled to welcome such a distinguished and lovely lady.

A generation ago, as Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth accompanied her husband to Australia to open the Federal Parl iament in Canberra. The Queen Mother has a deep interest in the growth of Australia into nationhood.

"A GREATER THAN SOLOMON" Greater than all earthly kings or queens, even greater than

the richest or wisest king who ever ruled, is One, Who is "King of Kings and Lord of Lords."

"It is a thing most wonderful, Almost too wonderful to be

That God's own Son should come from heaven And die to save a child like me."

He rose again. Today God's Holy Spirit pleads within us to let the Saviour King take away our sins and control our lives. Look up Rev. 3:20! Do welcome this Royal Visitor! "Come into my heart . Lord Jesus, today."

GROWING UP INTO HIM Just as the Queen Mother is interested in Australia's growth so

our Lord is deeply concerned that we grow up into strong Christians. Babies are bound to grow up if they are kept clean, and if they have milk, food, exercise and rest. Young Christian, ask the Lord to cleanse you from the stains of daily sin. Drink the sincere milk of the Word of God. Practise Christ-like thoughts, words and actions. Learn to lean on the Lord for guidance and help. You are meant to 'grow in grace'.

A PERSONAL INTERVIEW An aboriginal told one of our Darwin missionaries that he had

been chosen to go to Canberra to see the 'Mother Queen'. Another of our boys in the Retta Dixon Home is going also. What an honour! Most of us are not as privileged. How marvellous that there is a personal interview in store for every Christian—we shall see HIM as He is.

Keep on "looking unto Jesus Your friend,

AUNT CATHERINE,

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F I E L D D I R E C T O R Y (for mai l ing address—add the in i t ia ls "A . I .M." to address shown.)

N E W SOUTH W A L E S :

Rev. and Mrs . E. C. Long , 5 Ca r r ing ton St., Concord. (UM6923). Mr. and Mrs . E. A. Collins, 19 Cas t l e reagh St., N th . St ra thf is ld . (Phone UF2484).

Redfern , Sydney : Miss M. Acland , 8 W e s t S t ree t , Nor th Sydney

Bible T ra in ing Ins t i t u t e , S ing le ten : Rev . & Mrs . J . Lloyd Mr. and Mrs . K. Bowen, Mr. & Mrs . H . Miles, Miss B . Clough

F inga l , Tweed R ive r : Mr. P . Loveless Mr. & Mrs . J . R. Loveless .

Moree : Mr. & Mrs . H. Kle inschmidt . W a r i a l d a St., E a s t Moree. ( C / - P .O. E a s t Moree. ) Mr. E. W a l k e r

D u b b o : Miss C. South , Miss J . Phi l l ips . (Edwin St.)

B a l l a d o r a n : P a s t o r and Mrs . W. N a d e n

Condobol in: Mr. & Mrs . S t an M a t t h e w s Cunn in g h am St., Condobolin.

Griffith: Mr. & Mrs . R. M. Living. 7 Cut ler Ave. , Griffith.

N a r r a n d e r a : Mr. G. S a w y e r f a r i io i i a : Vacan t . B a l r a n a l d : Miss W. Ayl ing G u y r a : Mr. A. C. Goul ter K a r u a h : Mrs . C. K n o x

ASSOCIATE W O R K E R S I N N.S .W. Wes t K a t o o m b a : Miss K n a g g a G u y r a : Mr. P . S tace . W a l c h a : Mr. P . Stace , Mr. Pr ice . A r m i d a l e : Mrs . N . Bell, Mrs . D.

Campbel l . W a l g e t t : Mr. & Mrs. Whi t ehouse Boggab i l l a : Mr. & Mrs . R . P a l m e r D u b b o : Mr. & Mrs . W a r r e n

Mr. & Mrs . J . Davidson Wel l ing ton : Mr. & Mrs . L. W a y Single ton: Mr. & Mrs . W. Griffiths L e e t o n : Mr . M. A m e y E c h u c a (Vic.) Miss E. McKind lay W a l l a g a L a k e : Mr. & Mrs . E. V.

Gilkes. C o w r a : Mrs . N . Goodacre , Mrs . D.

Goodacre Moonah Cul lah : Mr. & Mrs . V. P a g e Condobolin: Mr. R. A. Sha rp , Mr. H .

M a r t i n .

Q U E E N S L A N D :

Char levi l le : Mr. & Mrs . F . P i cke t t C h e r b o u r g :

Miss M. F a i r f a x Miss D. Milburn, 12 L a m b St., Murgon.

G a y n d a h : Miss M. E. McAulay, Miss D. E v a n s

W o o r a b i n d a : Mr. & Mrs . VV. Bird A.I .M. Perch Creek, via D u a r i n g a .

Pa lm I s l a n d : Mr. & Mrs . E. Trezise A.I.M. Mailbag, via Townsvil le .

Townsvi l le : Miss H . Brown ASSOCIATE W O R K E R S IN Q U E E N S L A N D : B r i s b a n e : Miss C. Ph ipps , Mr. & Mrs .

P . Clissold. C a i r n s : P a s t o r G. Dunshore . Che rbou rg : Mr. & Mrs . C. Mol lenhaur N o r m a n t o n : Mrs . D. H i n d m a r s h P a l m I s . : Mr. & Mrs . P . K r a u s e . V I C T O R I A : Melbourne : Be thesda Mission of t h e

A.I .M. Sis ter M. Ell is , 371 More land Rd . , Coburg West . , Tel. FM3518. Mr. & Mrs . W. Caddy, 65 Mounta inview Rd. , Mon tmorency , Vict .

Assoc. W o r k e r s : Miss B. P inches Miss E. McLean N O R T H E R N T E R R I T O R Y : D a r w i n : Box 38

R e t t a Dixon H o m e Miss M. Shanke l ton (Supt . ) Miss A. Cavanagh , Miss M. Spohn, Sis ter R. Clu t te rbuck , Miss T . Wingfleld, Miss G. D inham, Miss B . Sinclair , Miss R. Nay lo r . Miss R. Dixsan. Miss E. Wil l iams, Miss R. B i rke t t . Mr. D. S t r e t ton Staff w o r k e r s : Mr. & Mrs . E . Johnson , Mr. & Mrs . A. Howell .

Darwin A r e a : Mr. & Mrs . S. E ld r idge Bagot : Miss A. Cla rk . K a t h e r i n e : .Mr. & Mrs . M. P a t t e m o r e Borroloola : Mr. C. A. Main

Borroloola , N.T. via Alice Spr ings Newcas t le W a t e r s :

Mr. & Mrs . J . Br idges . O T H E R W O R K E R S :

Mr. & Mrs . W. Wilson, W a r r i m o o Rd. , St. Ives, N . S . W . Mr. & Mrs . R. B u r n s

ON F U R L O U G H OR L E A V E : Address C / - A.I .M., 58 M a r g a r e t St. , Sydney. Miss F. Ginger Mr. D. K i rk Miss M. Campbel l Miss I. Arge rak i s Miss E . Kyle .

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