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OUR AIM

VOL. XL, No- 4 DECEMBER 16, 1946. Registered at the G.P.O.. Sydney. tar

A Monthly Record of the Aborigines Inland Mission

of Australia

242 Pitt St., Sydney, Australia

Edited by Mrs. R. Lone

Annual Subscription, 2 / 6

C O N T E N T S :

General N e w s

Editorial

Children's P a g e

Harvest Field

F o r Our Workers

Field Directory .

Heralds of Glad Tidings Unto the Angels of glory Wonderful work was assigned. Linked with God's plan of

redemption. Wrought for the sinful and blind. O n thro1 the cloud-billowed

heaven Down over mountains and sea, Came Love's Eternal evangel — Herald of glory-to-be.

When , in the long vanished ages Bethlehem's Star lit the sky. Angels descended with rapture, Heralding Him who was night W h e n , in Gethsemane's garden He was deserted and lone, Angels, not mortals, in mercy Heeded His sore-anguished groan.

"I

Angels delight in God's bidding, Swift as the lightning they go; Yet unto them is not granted Calvary s ransom to know. Unto weak mortals was given Christ s great commission below: ,Go ye, and preach the Glad

Tidings, That men His Salvation may

know."

W o n d rous, transcendent evangel Sent to this earth from above; Unto its uttermost borders — Gospel of grace and of love. May we who love His appearing Hasten his glorious day, Pointing the weary to Jesus, Showing poor lost ones the W a y .

- A. M. Carvell.

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2 "OUR AIM"—December 16th,_1946

A.I.M. ANNUAL MEETING (Closing Forty-One Years of Service)

"What a splendid meeting ! I hope that others who were there received the same spiritual help as I did. I would like you to forward me the monthly Prayer Circular." So wrote one who was present at the afternoon session of our Annual Meetings

There was a definite spirit ef enthusiasm as friends came in from far distant and nearby suburbs and joined in praise to God for another year of the work of His right hand in the behalf of the gospel amongst the Aborigines on our widespread Mission field.

A special feature of the meetings was the inspiring leadership of the Chairmen, Pastor W. R. Rowe in the afternoon and Mr. W. A. Guilford in the evening.

The Director, in moving the election of the members of the Federal Council, which was seconded by Mr. B. A. Mosely, read a summary of the remarkable features of the past year's work, giving glory to God for the great things He had done, and paid a tribute to the help of all the organisations of the Mission which were headed up in the Federal Council.

Four students from the Native Workers' Training College made a fully appreciated contribution to the programme. They were the Misses Rachel Lacey (Cherbourg, Q.), Doreen Cahill (Darwin, N.T.), Aileen Willis (Cherbourg, Q.) and Evelyn Walker (Palm Is. Q.). They sang unaccompanied, "I have a Friend," "Sowing and Reaping," 'He that winneth souls is wise" and other items, and each gave a thrilling testimony in the various sessions.

The Missionary speakers gave witness to God's leading and going before, His faithfulness in

their personal lives and of strength and power given for service and deliverance in time of need, and each told of the work at the centres from which they came. They were Miss A. Irons, of Tingha, NSW, Miss G. Dinham, of Darwin, N.T., and Miss N. Bellinger, of Eidsvold, Queensland.

Mr. W. Arnold Long, who had only arrived the day before from the Northern Territory, wove his afternoon address around the Aboriginal's art of tracking, telling striking stories and drawing spiritual conclusions (this address will be available in pamphlet form in the New Year), and at night gave much information regarding the heathen conditions and practices of the people, and the power of the Gospel to break down the darkness and bring in the light of endless day.

The interval, covering 5.30 to 7.30, was occupied first with tea provided and served by the Ladies' Auxiliary to over 300 friends, and then by coloured lantern slides and motion pictures shown by the Deputation Secretary, Rev. Egerton Long, interspersed with singing in which he was assisted by his wife.

Mr. Guilford made a challenging appeal In the evening gathering for more workers, based on Isaiah 6:8: "Whom shall I send and who will go for us ? . . Here am I, send me"—which surely will give some answers as the days go by.

The closing address was given by the Director in an appeal based on the request, "Friend, lend me three loaves."

The four students closed the splendid meetings of this year

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SIFTINGS If you have taken hold of the

plough, hold on until the field is finished.

The Chrisian's greatest joy is found in letting God possess all His own property.

The following epitaph is on an old tombstone: "What I kept, that I lost. What I gave, tha t I have."

To learn from all is wisdom; to overcome self is strength; to be content with what you have is riches; to believe what you cannot see is faith.

The pessimist looks backward, the optimist looks forward, the theorist inward, the practical man outward; the good man, and wise man, upward.

Prayer is the pulse of life. It reveals the condition of the heart.

We plan and plan, then pray, That God may bless our plan. So runs our dark and doubtful

way That scarce shall lead unto the

day — So runs the life of man.

But hearken ! God said, 'Pray And He will show His plan, And lead us in His shining way That leadeth on to perfect day. Each God—surrendered man.

ANONYMOUS DONATIONS

The following donations are gratefully acknowledged:

5/- each Monday morning received at A.EM. Office: £1 received by Miss F. Rosan, postmark Coburg, Victoria; also 2 bundles of magazines.


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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Director: MRS. LONG Hon. Sec: MISS F. M. SWANE; Hon. Gen. Treas.: A. L. PERRY, J.P

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. I t seeks to carry out the Lord's command, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations. . . . Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." Matt. 28:18-20, with the establishment of an 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 the Lord's people given in answer to prayer.

EDITORIAL "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift."

11 Cor. 9:15.

Love, only love, Thy heart inclined And brought Thee, Saviour of mankind,

Down from Thy home above. — John Wesley,

Once more with the approach of Christmas we are reminded of God's great gift. We will affirm afresh that the Holy babe, born of a Virgin in Bethlehem's manger, is the eternal Son of God who came from the bosom of the Father to make full proof of God's great love for the world in sending His beloved Son to be a propitiation for our sins. We love Him because He first loved us, and in gratitude we sing:

Jesus, Thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue declare; Oh, draw my thankful heart to Thee And reign without a rival there.

We wish all our readers a very blessed Chris-mastide, and thank you all for your fellowship and service throughout the year.

COLLOWING the Annual Meetings, which are reported on page 2, my eldest son and I went

up to Singleton to take part in the Native Workers' Conference, which was very fruitful. Only a few were able to come mainly because the distance from their Stations is so great, but with students added there was "good soil" and we be

lieve there will be a rich harvest. We were able to discuss many matters with

our beloved fellow-workers and received from them a ready response. One Native Worker unable to attend, whose husband recently passed away, sent word that she is willing to go out as a Missionary. Two otters consulted together before the wife came to the Conference, and decided to offer themselves to go forward and take a station anywhere. Yet another first offer* ed £1 a month contribution to the support, of Native Missionaries, and then with the full accord of her husband offered to go and relieve Missionaries or Native Workers that they might have holidays, while he would give ber fulj financial support.

Students came to us privately to tell us that they were stirred by Mr. Long's accounts of the need in Northern Territory and offered themselves for service there when they finished their course. Mr. and Mrs. Collins could not but be encouraged as they with us could see the hand of the Lord working for advancement into regions beyond.

N OW as the year closes

'Tis good to remember the way He hath led us,. To view once again both the track and the

road; To muse on the fact that unfailing He fed us,. Our faithful and loving, compassionate God.

'Tis good to review how He surely was leading Though we saw Him not nor knew all He had

planned; 'Tis good to recall that whate'er we were needing'

Was wondrously met by His bountiful hand. (J. Danson Smith).


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Our A BALLARAT.

During the year we have enjoyed many times of joyous fellowship in endeavouring by Sifts to assist the workers and the people they represent in the ministry of the A.I.M.

Our members have manifested a deep interest in all parts of the field, especially the work in the Northern Territory, and recently in Palm Is. We have been encouraged by having visitors present at most of the meetings.

We express our gratitude to our Lord for much "forward movement" in connection with the activities of the Mission, with which we have co-operated prayerfully and practically.

At our Annual Meeting our treasurer, Miss Jackson, read the Financial Statement, which showed total receipts for the year to be £37/13/2. Officers elected were as follows: President, Mrs. King; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Deutscher, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Whiteside; Treasurer, Miss Jackson; Secretary, Mr. Thomas.

Praise was offered for answer ed prayer and prayer made for guidance as to the proposed Native Workers' Conference to be held at the College and that urgently needed workers to assist at the College be sent forth. The newly appointed Native Workers in North Queensland were also upheld.

—J. E. A. Thomas.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

The Lord's presence was very manifest on the occasion of our October meeting. The President, Rev. Mr. Betteridge, was in the chair and welcomed Sister Loone.

ixiliaries an ex-missionary in service for the native peoples of South Australia; health reasons forbid her returning at least for the present to the place of her heart's desire. Our hearts were warmed as she told of the preciousness of her Lord and of His ways in dealing with many souls who came into contact with her and through His Grace have accepted the Risen Saviour.

Mrs. Carter, our soloist, is always a very welcome guest to our meeting, and we were delighted that she could come to minister in this way.

Correspondence was read from the Director and extracts from Missionaries' letters. The season of prayer on their behalf was marked with fervour and it was indeed a blessed gathering.

November marks the special Christmas effort for our Northern Territory Stations.

Rev. A. H. Betteridge presided at our November meeting and gave a very helpful message, in which he stressed the great privilege we had in assisting the work amongst the Aborigines and the obligation we had to them. We are never disappointed in the challenging messages of our President from time to time.

This was a Special Day for Christmas Cheer — gifts were brought for our Mission's work in Northern Territory. They were of nice variety, including groceries haberdashery, stationery, books for young folk, toilet soap, handkerchiefs, combs and tooth paste. The following week 2 large parcels were posted off to the workers at

Darwin for distribution in making the season bright for the folk within their care. We pray the Lord will bless this effort to the securing of many more contacts, which shall lead to their knowledge of the Saviour. M. Tate.

MELBOURNE LADIES' AUXILIARY

We had the pleasure of welcoming a new member to our Auxiliary on Nov. 10. Mrs. Caddy, mother of our Missionary, Mr. Wesley Caddy, has been elected Treasurer in the place of Mrs. Holloway, who has resigned. All other officers were re-elected.

The rent for our meeting place having been raised to a double rate, we were a little troubled, but a new Advisory Council member undertook to pay the increase and did so for a year in advance, Praise the Lord.

We were pleased to have Miss Ginger, a former Missionary, with us, and feel for her in her continued physical infirmity.

—E. Stoneham.

BRISBANE LADIES' AUXILIARY

At our meeting on Nov. 19th, letters were read from Miss Williams, and Mr. Milgate. We are much encouraged by the gift of a very fine gramophone complete with records, for use on one of the outback stations. We are asking guidance as to the right place to send it.

Mrs. McPhail reported on the City work, and the new work at Moorooka, where the picnic is to be held this year. We do pray, it may be a happy time, and that the Word of Life will be broken small by the speaker on that day.

—R. Thoday.


'OUR AIM"—December 16th, 1946. . 5 LITTLE TALKS FROM THE MURRAY RIVER.

My Dear Young Friends, Let us suppose the Murray

River itself is talking, "Hello, young people: I'm calling all you who read "Our Aim," and I'm going to tell you my own story and hope you'll enjoy it.

"I was not always a big broad river like you see me at the Mission's centre at Barmah and Cummeragunja. In fact, I really came from the clouds in the sky first of all, in shiny drops of rain and lovely, white snow-flakes. It was on the high mountains like Kosciusko that I came down. Then I began to trickle deep down under the soil. What fun I had seeing the things there—lovely stones and tiny roots, even bits of gold, and great holes and caves. After a while I came up to the daylight again with lots and lots more little trickles and we began to run through the grass and fern, and people called us the Source of the River Murray.

"Other little streams kept joining me and we all went tumbling and splashing together over rocks and roots and fallen trees, down the steep mountain gullies. Sometimes kangaroos and wallabies and many little wild animals and birds came and paddled about or drank my cool, clear water, and fish swam and splashed in the deep holes.

"At last I came to more open and level country, and there were many homes with happy laughing boys and girls playing about my banks or swimming in the clean water. There were also sheep and cows and horses who came to have a drink and stand in the shade of the lovely trees growing nearby.

"Men often drove across the

shallow parts in cars and wagons and sulkies, but soon I got too big and deep for them and they had to use boats and punts to cross over, or else cut long trees and make high bridges that could stand even when my flood-water tried to reach them and carry them away, which did happen now and then. When I got bigger still, they got great boats called barges and steamers to go from place to place and carry timber and other cargo and passengers. They built great weirs to hold my water like lakes and just used it when they liked to water the fruit trees and grass and crops.

"Now there are several big and little towns along my course between Victoria and New South Wales and through South Australia, and they are supplied with my water, too.

"Well, I am glad to be the River Murray and help them all, and the dark people, too, at Cummera, and Barmah and other places. They should all enjoy freely not only my water but the Water of Life, which is Christ Jesus. By and by I'll get to the great ocean and see more of God's wonders in the mighty deep, and you will get to heaven if you trust in Jesus who died for you and shed His blood on the cruel cross. Good-bye now, I must run on."

Now boys and girls, I hope you will praise God still more for all

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the grand rivers He has made, but most of all for the Water of Life, Christ Jesus.

Yours in His service, —A. C. Goulter.

SCHOOL SPORTS AND OUR FINGAL CHILDREN.

The "Tweed District Sports were held at Murwillumbah a few weeks ago and a number of our Fingal children competed. All did very well, gaining places in most races.

Their behaviour was also a thing to be noted—they were all very obedient and proved to be "good sports."

All were dressed alike — the gins in white pleated snorts and blouse trimmed with black, and the boys in white shorts and singlet. They all had "FL" (for Fingal) in black on their left-hand side; everybody remarked how nice the Fingal children looked and during the speeches the District Inspector commented on their appearance.

Cedric Miles wen the Senior Boys' Cup—he came 1st in the 100 yard Championship, the District Championship, and the hop-step-and-jump (33ft. 6in.) and second in the 440 yards. Another of our lads, Ernie Phillips, won the broad jump and the high jump (4ft. lOJin not out) and both boys and girls did well in the ball games.

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Q U E E N S L A N D

CHERBOURG.—The past month has been one of happy and fruitful fellowship with visiting servants of the Lord—fellow-soldiers in the Holy Crusade of rescuing the perishing.

Our first visitor was Mr. F. J. Sullivan, of Brisbane (ex-President of the Baptist Union of Queensland and of the C.E. Union) who brought to us some timely and profitable messages from the Word of God. All present listened intently, the largest congregation being for the gospel service on the Sunday night, when the evangel was proclaimed from the well-known and oft-used text, "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ." Although there was no response to the invitation to follow Christ, it was readily discernible tha t hearts had been touched and consciences stirred.

Our next visitors came from unexpected quarters—Mr. and Mrs. C. Denner and Mr. K. Barnes of the "Gospel Fishermen," happened to be passing through Murgon on their way to Gympie. The van bearing the wonderful words, Jesus Saves, caught my eye as I was leaving the Post Office. I immediately made myself known to these "fellow-labourers in the gospel" and it was not long before we were linked together by the chain of mutual Christian friends, in particular Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Collins, of the N.W.T. College, and Pastor Eric Walsham and Mrs. Walsham, of Kogarah Baptist Church. There was much of interest to discuss later on when our brethren parked the Van a t the Mission House. After dinner, they were prevailed upon to stay the night and conduct a gospel meeting a t Cherbourg. Although the notice was short, a good congregation was present, when Mr. Denner and Mr. Barnes presented the gospel in clear and powerful words, the former making use of the blackboard to address the children.

Our last visit came from the President of the Wienhold District Union of Christian Endeavour. Mr. B. Y. McAllister, who gave a very comprehensive and encouraging address to the Endeav

ourers, urging them to throw their whole weight into the work of the C.E. Movement.

We thank God for all these visitors and go forward "to at tempt great things for God and to expect great things from God."

—K. Bowen.

NORMANTON.—We have seen much coming and going in recent weeks. Early in October, we said farewell to Miss Foster, who left us to go south for medical treatment. The progress of the pupils and smooth running of the school bears testimony to her faithful service there in the months she laboured amongst us. Many were the expressions of regret and the love-gifts as our folk said good-bye.

At the same time I went across to Doomadgee for two weeks' break, and had a very happy and restful time there. On my return I was accompanied by Mrs. Bartlett, one of the Missionaries, and her two small sons.

A couple of days before leaving Doomadgee a telegram announced the sudden passing of Ivy, daughter of one of our Native Workers. Ivy's young life has for several years been a bright witness for the Lord, and although for a while she slipped into sin, she passed away trusting and resting in her Saviour. She leaves behind a weak little son who is struggling to live.

Last week another young man was taken to hospital, but a major operation, performed under great difficulties, was unsuccessful and he passed away, without indicating his faith

in the Lord. To-night, one of our old men on camp seems very near the border-land, but he has long been deaf to the Gospel message. Oh please do pray that the Holy Spirit may convict the hear ts of our people and tha t they might open the door and invite Christ in.

—Florence M. Rosan.

NORTHERN TERRITORY A.I.M, activities in the Darwin area.

Darwin S.S. Picnic. Our Sunday School picnic held at Lee Point

was a great success.


'OUR AIM'—December 16th, 1946. . 7 Mr. Martin, who has a cottage at the Point,

offered us the use of his grounds. When we arrived they were nice and clean, having been raked over, tables and forms were arranged under the huge mango trees (laden with fruit) making it a very pleasant picnic ground.

After lunch there was the beach text competition. The older scholars' text was "Jesus Saves." The younger ones' "God is Love." They were really well done, equal to those seen at the Sydney Beach Missions. It was a difficult matter to award the prizes.

Races were run, the obstacle and bun race causing much merriment. Time was found in between events for a swim. The truck arrived all too soon to convey us home again.

Work Amongst Half Castes on Bagot Compound. Another family has commenced to attend our

services on the Bagot Reserve; there are still many who could come. The Sunday School has grown—practically all the children, except one attend Sunday School and Christian Endeavour meetings now. There is much ground to be possessed, many souls bound by sin to be released and Christians to be led on, for which work we covet your prayers.

Miss Cash, Mr. Stretton and our Native Workers have carried on the weekly open-air meeting at the Police Paddock. One man came seeking the Lord and we believe has passed from death unto life. Quite a number of children as well as adults attend this meeting.

Services, Meetings and Day School Amongst Full Bloods at Berrima Road.

Services and meetings have continued at Berrima. Two souls sought the Lord and one wee babe was dedicated to God. The women's meeting is growing both in interest and numbers.

Our Mission House at Berrima is well on the way to the completion. We have a building at the rear of the Mission House which has been given to us for a school or meeting place. It will be very convenient for a schoolroom.

Miss Brown, Native Missionary, has commenced school classes, going out to Berrima four days a week. The children are beginning to settle to school routine. Several young children have been contacted through the school, who had never heard of Jesus.

Delis aville and Melville Island. Mr. Stretton has visited DELISSAVILLE again

this month, visiting the people and holding a

service. He also superintended the transport of material for our Mission House, which he hopes to erect there shortly.

An opportunity was given Mr. Stretton to visit BATHURST and MELVILLE ISLANDS. He was away a week and had a very blessed time, especally among the Melville people. Services were held at two points, Snake Bay and Cockle Point. A man and his wife made an open confession of faith in Christ Jesus, and many others were deeply interested. Two men of Cockle Point who could read asked and received New Testaments. The Superintendent and his wife were most sympathetic and gave full liberty to visit and minister to the people. Yet another opportunity which calls for an ambassador for Christ:

—M. Shankelton.

NEW SOUTH WALES FINGAL. We praise the Lord for His great

love and care over us; surely we have proved again in a special way that God is our refuge and strength. Psalm 46.

We had the pleasure of having Mr. Lean, our Brisbane Secretary, with us for a week-end when his messages were much appreciated.

We praise God for His goodness in connection with Mr. Robbins' part in the building of the Mission House at Palm Is. We expect D.V. to have him home with us on December 2 and our hearts are full of praise to the Lord for all His love and care and provision for us both during the weeks we have been apart.

We have had' the joy of fellowship with Miss Twist during Mr. Robbins' absence; we greatly appreciate her help with the work here. Miss Twist's mother and aunt have been holidaying at Fingal and their flat was not far away from us. They much enjoyed the services which they attended, particularly the 2 special song services held in their honour.

Mr. Lemmick Browning, our Native Worker at Billinudgel, has shown much fellowship with us by coming to take services in Mr. Robbins' absence, and his messages have been helpful.

The meetings are well attended. At our outstation, Greenbank, although we do not hare large numbers we do praise the Lord for the faithfulness there and also for the opportunity of holding a meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wainwright. We visit there weekly

We thank all for their prayers and fellowship.


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and would again say, Brethren, pray for us, that souls may be won for the Master.

—M. Robbins.

CUMMERAGUNJA—BARMAH.—It was good to get back to the Mission House on the Murray afer a holiday tour extending to Condobolin. Places visited or passed through and remembered with thankfulness because of the Lord's goodness included Strathmerton, Tocumwal, Narrandera, Darlington Pt., Griffith, Ariah Park, Girral, Condobolin, Roto, Hillston and Numur-kah. One can well say the Lord was present everywhere.

It was a great experience to be present even for a part of the Darlington Pt. Convention.

The journey included such varied means of travel as bicycle, steam train, motor train, motor bus, private car and mail-car, all in a distance of about 600 miles. Many happy reunions could be recorded and some new friendships with our people as well as Missionaries, friends and relatives.

Now to return to our "corner"—it is cause for praise to find increasing numbers coming out to meetings, especially in the Sunday Schools. My sister, with the help of our good friends and near neighbours, Tom and Rose Dunolly, to get across the river, was enabled to carry on with the work and commence a Kindergarten branch of the S.S. work on Cummeragunja.

— A. G. Goulter.

DUBBO. It is with joy that once again I settle down to the work after the time of refreshment which I enjoyed while on furlough in Victoria. During my absence the work here was carried on by Mr. Duncan Ferguson, who with the help of the local Christians maintained an effective Gospel witness both among our folk and the other residents of the town. The Gospel Services have been attended very well and the open-air meeting, which is held in the shopping centre, gives opportunity to contact many.

I am very encouraged by the manner in which our Christians have worked together, especially during my absence—may God be praised for this. Naturally the Evil One has severely attacked the work and in a measure caused trouble, but, Praise the Lord, we are able to look to Him for complete victory.

The electricity will be connected to the build-

" C H E R I T H " (1 Kings 17:5)

Beloved, should the brook run dry. And should no visible supply Gladden thine eyes, then wait to see God work a miracle for thee. Thou canst not want, for God has said He will supply His own with bread, His Word is sure. Creative power Will work for thee from hour to hour, And thou, with all Faith's host, shalt prove God's hand of power, God's heart of love.

ing next week, D.V. This will be a great help to our work. We hope the wiring will be completed and checked in time to enable us to have a Lantern Lecture next week-end.

—Wesley R. Caddy.

NARRANDERA.—Our Mission church celebrated the 3rd Anniversary of its opening on the 3rd November. Lieut. J. Osborn, of the Salvation Army, who was on a visit to Narrandera, from Melbourne, was our guest speaker. He gave us a very helpful message on "the Name which is above every name." The S.S. children helped to brighten the service by singing a number of choruses. Friends from the town also joined in our service and altogether there was quite a full church to celebrate another milestone in its history.

One of our girls, Beryl Simpson, has now commenced as a helper in the Kindergarten and promises to be a real help to the work.

Our girls' sewing meetings have been re-organised and are now our Missionary Beehive with a very industrious little Queen Bee in Lily Lyons as their leader. We are hoping for real times of blessing for the girls as their Missionary outlook grows.

LEETON.— Recently I paid another visit to the folk living on Wattle Hill at Leeton. After a time of fellowship with our N.W. Mrs. Grant, I visited most of the homes and was cordially received by the women and children. I was able to distribute Bible Picture Cards to the children and suitable literature to the women.

I enjoyed the hospitality of Miss McKenzie while in Leeton and was able to join with the Baptist friends there in the meetings of the


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S.W. Districts' Baptist Association. It was indeed a blessing to me to hear the very helpful Bible Study message from Principal Morling. How good is the God we adore who daily giveth us good things to enjoy. Oh, that all men might realise His faithfulness!

—B. Clough.

PEAK HILL.— We have had the pleasure of a visit from our Associate Workers at Narromine, M. and Mrs. E. Warren, and also Mr. S. Warren, of the C.I.M. The latter showed slides of his work in China at the Methodist Church, when quite a number of our folk and myself were privileged to be present; we thoroughly enjoyed them.

Since our last report from Peak Hill lovely rain has fallen in this part and how thankful we are!

On my round of visitation I have had several enquiries about Bibles. One young girl of 15 said to me, "I would like a Bible more than anything else." How radiant was her face when given one a few days later. We read "The entrance of Thy word giveth light"—it may prove so in this case.

I have very much appreciated supplies of New Testaments and gospels sent from friends of the Punchbowl Missionary Church and from the Bible Society of Australia.

At Sunday School last week a little girl greeted me with, "I was very sick last night and didn't think I would be able to come to-day, but God must have helped me." How precious are these young lives! Attendances continue to be fairly good, particularly on Sunday evenings. The enemy has a firm grip on some of our folk, but praise God He is mighty to deliver. I covet your prayers for several young folk who are "almost persuaded."

—S. Williams..

REDFERN.— Sydney City Work: "Be of good cheer—still trust in Me, and more than conqueror thou shalt be." These words have encouraged me as I have gone forth in the warfare against evil.

The attendance at Sunday School is fairly good, and it has been encouraging to have some adults meeting with us. The help given by Miss G. Bailey for several weeks was much appreciated. Now that she' has gone to the country we would like someone to take her place.

Some of our Sunday School girls are looking

forward to attending the Bible School to be held in January, D.V. at the College, and we pray that they will not be hindered.

Visitation of the homes has been continued and the message given; sick ones have also been ministered to. .Sorrow has been the lot of some in our midst. A dear little babe was gathered Home and then we were shocked to hear of the sudden passing away of a young mother, Mrs. Don Wallace, who was a daughter of one of our well-known Walcha families. She has left behind a husband and an eight-weeks' old baby daughter. To these bereaved ones we offer our loving sympathy.

The minister who conducted the service at the graveside reminded us of the brevity of life and told us of the Home beyond the grave, saying that if we knew and served the Lord then death could hold no terrors for us.

I do thank all who remember this part of the Vineyard in prayer and who have shown me kindness.

—M. Acland.

MERCY DROPS AT BOGGABILLA.— It has been a blessing to have with us Miss E. Spiers, who came on a visit to Boggabilla. She first accompanied me on itineration work at Moree and we both were driven out on a gospel caravan to our Mission House there.

There have been some decisions and restorations at Boggabilla during the ministry of visiting friends, and a few Christians appear to have been blessed. Greater attendances have charac-tersed meetings. Special features have been a lantern meeting, recitations, musical items and flannelgraph talks. However, we feel the need to pray and pray, that a deep and lasting work of the Spirit be done, that there be much more than drops of mercy.

Mrs. Knox journeyed to Singleton to join in the Native Workers' Conference at the College. We feel sure this will be a blessing to her in her service.

Next week, D.V., will be held the S.S. Anni-vesary Concert and Prize-giving, with special Anniversary Services on the following Sunday.

— C. M. Watson.

CONDOBOLIN.— The re-introduction of Kindergarten methods to our Sunday School work-is providing opportunity for helpful service for


10 'OUR AIM'—December 16th, 1946 two of our older scholars. These girls are prospective students and the experience should prove a good introduction to a College course.

The kind friend who opened her home for the Town School for four years has had to vacate the house, and live in a tent 2 miles away. We have happy memories of the nice clean room with flowers on the table, a fire in cold weather, and the liberal help with the Sunday School pennies. Her children liked so much to hear the pennies dropping that they often begged their mother for two or three extra coins each which were readily given. May God bless this dear mother. We miss her. — A. Goulter.

MR. FRED BARBER

SAFE HOME There passed away in the Tingha (NSW) Hos

pital on November 3 at the age of 68 an Aboriginal who figured for many years as a true fellow-labourer in the gospel, Mr. Fred Barber.

The Director knew him from his boyhood. For many years he went his own way and became a hopeless drunkard. Prayer was made to God for him and one day he was suddenly arrested by the Holy Spirit. He was on his way to a given spot to meet some white men who had gone to the hotel to procure liquor for him, when without any volition on his part his footsteps turned as by strong hands upon him in the opposite direction and he found himself eventually at the door of the Mission House, Walcha.

The Missionary at the time, Miss Whalan, thought him to be intoxicated, but he was in deep soul travail and he knelt at the Mission House table and cast himself upon the blessed Saviour who had been presented to him through many long years and who in mercy had spared him to tha t day.

He surrendered wholeheartedly to the Lord and soon became a burning witness to the saving grace of God. He went far and wide, mainly on foot, not hesitating to walk 40 or 50 miles at a stretch, and often further, to spread the gospel message. His Boots would wear out and he would discard them and arrive at his destination footsore and weary.

He was sent to Bassandean some 22 years ago and there he won many of his people for the Lord. At the recent Native Workers' Confer

ence, one of those present told us she was converted 21 years ago through Mr. Barber, who pointed her to the Saviour.

Of later years his eyesight and health had been failing, and his light and witness grew dim, and he for a time turned aside from the path of the Lord. He returned to the Lord on the arrival of our Missionary, Miss Irons, and later, on the day before his Home-call, he went to some of his fellow-believers and made a further surrender to the Lord.

The next day he came to them for prayer and said, "I am ready to meet Him," and then asked them to take him to the hospital, and a few-hours afterwards was with the Lord.

So our loving Heavenly Father drew Fred Barber home to His heart again at eventide, and he has entered the heavenly home, no more to go out forever.

Mr. R. T. Harris pays this tribute to him.— Our first contact with Mr. Barber was when

we went to Tingha as missionaries in July, 1929. His help was very valuable and his fellowship in the gospel very precious in the whole 1\ years we were there. He was looked up to and respected by local residents as well as his own people.

He had the Aboriginal's gift of music and nothing pleased him better than to be able to sit down at the organ in the church and play and sing Gospel hymns.

On one of his trips to Armidale with some other Tingha Christians he was seen conducting an open-air meeting in that City on the late shopping night, when with the others he preached and testified to a large crowd about the saving and keeping power of the Lord, much to the delight of some Christians, one of whom wrote to Headquarters expressing their appreciation of the fact.

I will conclude with an extract from the Sydney Morning Herald of 4th November, 1935 :

"Fred Barber, a grey-haired Aboriginal of 57 years of age, addressed the Annual Meeting of the Aborigines Inland Mission on Saturday. A hearty, humorous speaker, he stood on the platform behind the Mission's banner 'Our God is Able' and appealed for Missionary work among his people.

"In his youth he came to Sydney and became well known as a cricketer. 'I've played cricket all over Sydney,' he said, 'but the devil had me then. ' To-day he is one of the Mission's most valued workers stationed at Tingha, in the New


CHRISTMAS GIFT MEETINGS FOR OUR MISSION STATIONS

Year by year our Glenorie friends organise a gift afternoon at their Mission Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and Miss Bellinger went up by car from Sydney and received the gifts, which this year mainly consisted of money, with a few items for men—£16 was contributed by these loyal friends.

Strathfield Bible Class Gift night. Reports on this splendid effort are as follows: The Robert St. (Strathfield) Bible Class recently held their Annual Gift Night for A.I.M. Stations. Three of our Missionaries have been members of this class (the Misses Williams and Clark and Mrs. Watson) and the continued interest of the leaders, Miss look and Miss Mallette, and the

young women over many years has been much appreciated.

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Long attended the gathering to receive the gifts on behalf of the A.I.M. Miss Murray, in whose home the meetings are held, dedicated the 1213 gifts to the Lord for His glory. Mr. Long told of work on different stations and also gave in part the story of God's goodness regarding the Native Workers' Training College during the past year.

The usual splendid box of gifts arrived from Geelong, having been packed by our secretary there, Mrs. Butt, and friends of the city.

Our Epping monthly Prayer Meeting arranged their function for the last Thursday afternoon in November. Mrs. E. C. Long and Miss Dinham attended, the latter speaking of her work at

Darwin. A splendid lot of gifts were displayed. Mrs. Southwell and Mrs. Newton were very happy as they viewed them with the others gathered.

The friends who gather month by month for an A.I.M. Prayer Meeting at Manly, N.S.W., ex-tended an invitation to others through their Secretary, Miss Walton, to join in the Annual Christmas gift function. The display was admired at the close and Miss Walton thanked for her loving service.

Two of the College students who were down at the Annual Meetings spoke and sang at a Christmas Tree function for our work at the Dulwich Hill Baptist Church on the Sunday following the Meetings.

Many other such functions have already taken place and others are in progress. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, our Parcel Agents, have sent away 52 parcels to our Stations during the last month or so, 41 of them consisting solely of Christmas gifts.

Mr. J. Leitch attended a Missionary gathering recently at Siloam, near Ipswich (Q.), where gifts for A.I.M. Stations weTe displayed, and he gave an address on behalf of the Mission.

A.I.M. ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from Page 2)

by singing ine College vesper. Members of the Mission ren

dered heart-warming service throughout the day—the Men's Fellowship, who worked hard to have all ca r red through in an orderly manner and who were assisted by students of the Missionary and Bible College as ushers — the Ladies' Auxiliary, with their eager, happy helpers who provided the tea and its service—the Pianiste Mrs. Ridgewell, and the Organist, Mr. A. T. Iliffe—Mr. Harris and Mr. N. Leeder and others at the Literature table.

All of us together are grateful for the use of beautiful St. Stephen's Church and the Ferguson Hall and all their facilities so graciously placed at our disposal. With all its comforts and the presence of the Lord in His fulness, it was hard to realise tha t outside it was a wet night.

The large attendance of loyal friends of so many years and the companies of fresh young people whose interest has been aroused causes us to say again, "The Lord hath done great things for use, whereof we are glad."

School Sports.—Continued from Page 5 to take us the 18 miles. Coming home everybody was very excited about the Cup and the happy day they had had. . We sang choruses, and as we passed another bus the children sang

heartily, "Do you want a Pilot." As we turned the bend coming into Fingal, they sang the National Anthem, and gave three hearty cheers for the school-teacher. —M. Twist.

Mr. FRED BARBER.—continued from page 10. England district. He continued to say, 'God is good to me and there is glory in my heart all the time.'

"Mr. Barber is a practiced speaker. His eyes sparkled behind his gold-rimmed glassed, as he strolled up and down the platform on Saturday telling his delighted audience that he found his total resources were 2 / - a few days before he wanted to come to Sydney for the meeting, and

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that the situation had been saved by an unexpected windfall. He continued, 'God is good to me. He supplies all my wants. That is all I know.

"Suddenly his voice boomed out filling the hall. 'You people a re living in our country,' he said. 'We are not asking you to give it back. But—he waved his pocket Bible above his head —I am askng you people to give the Gospel to mine.' "



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HARRY FOSTER OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

This new book not only tells the wonderful story of Harry Foster, blind Native Worker, but gives interesting information about the Aboriginal tribes of the Northern Territory and the country in which they live.

The author, Mr. W. Arnold Long, tells his story from firsthand knowledge and with deep spiritual insight into the hearts and lives of the people, amongst whom he has so long laboured.

This book is well illustrated and is priced at 2/- . It may be obtained from the A.I.M. Office or State representatives and from book-sellers.

For your convenience a tear-out order form appears on Page 15.

PALM IS. MISSION HOUSE

The following radiogram was received from Miss Beasley on November 28: "Moving in to-day, house warming and official opening. Hallelujah."

Our brethren, Messrs. W. R. Robbins and P. Hall, have fin-ished their undertaking and the new Mission House now stands as a monument to the glory of God in the place of the one destroyed fty fire 7 months ago. Mr. Robbins and Mr. Hall expected to leave the following day for their respective homes.

OUR STANDARD-BEARERS. Mr. W. Arnold LONG arrived

at his old home at Chatswood the day before the Annual Meetings. Following a fortnight at Chatswood and Singleton, Mr. Long went up to Gosford to meet his family arriving from Queensland, and they all proceeded to our Mission Rest House at Davistown, where they hope to have a greatly needed resting time before going to Katoomba for the Convention. Their address is c/o Post Office, Davistown, NSW.

Miss AYLING is very unwell, in addition to her foot trouble, and has been ordered complete and prolonged rest.

Mr. and Mrs. H. WILSON were given notice some time ago that the Golf House they have occupied at Cowra was required; prayer has been answered and a suitable house became available and our Missionaries have moved into it. Their new address is, Myrtleville, 5 Grenfell Rd., West Cowra, NSW.

Miss E. TYLER, who has been waiting for some months to go on leave and receive medical attention, is now in Melbourne with friends

Rev. E. C. LONG hopes to be back in Sydney by December 7 from deputation work in Rockhampton and district.

Miss L. FOSTER, who has been an inmate of Brisbane General Hospital, has been much helped by Miss Underwood, one of our Queensland Executive members.

WEDDING. Miss Neva Bellinger, Mission

ary of Eidsvold, Queensland, and Mr. William Wilson, who was an Associate Worker at Cowra for many years, were united in marriage in the Baptist Church, Pymble, NSW, by the Rev. Mr. Bryant on Saturday, November 23.

A number of guests were invited by the friends of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Bettsen, of Gordon, to a reception in the school hall, when the bride and bridegroom were wished every blessing in their future lives and service.

Mr. Wilson ,who is entering upon full-time service, and Mrs. Wilson will continue the work in the Eidsvold district.


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Rockhampton Auxiliary'

Annual Meeting The second Annual Meeting of the Rockhamp

ton A.I.M. Auxiliary was held on Friday, November 22. This was the opening meeting of a week's deputation work in the area, and was a very encouraging beginning.

Mr. H. Abbott, President of the Auxiliary, was Chairman, and warmly welcomed visiting Missionaries and friends. (The weather was doing its share of the warm welcome, too).

Mr. K. Milgate gave greetings from Woorabinda, and Mrs. Arnold Long mentioned the needs of the Northern Territory.

Mr. W. E. Perkins, the Auxiliary's Secretary, read greetings and presented the Annual Report.

George Hill, the blind native Christian from Woorabinda, won the hearts of all with his splendid playing of the cornet. His accompaniment on the organ as Mr. and Mrs. Milgate joined him in a trio, "Take up thy cross," was a challenge to the friends present.

Mr. Abbott then introduced Mr. Egerton Long as the special speaker. Mr. Long enumerated some of the advances of the past year and showed his slides and motion pictures.

The ladies of the Auxiliary had provided supper for all and the fellowship and blessing of the meeting will surely bring forth renewed interest and help. E. C. Long.

Brisbane Quarterly Rally As the A.I.M. Deputation Secretary was pass

ing through Brisbane to Rockhampton, the Queensland Advisory Executive arranged their Quarterly Rally for November 19, in the Ann St. Presbyterian Church.

A short praise service was led by Mr. Long at 8 p.m. Rev. A. T. Whale took the chair and called upon Mr. F. H. Andrews, of the C.I.M., to open with prayer. Mr. J. Demlin and Mr. W. McKenzie, Native Workers from Cherbourg and now employed in Brisbane, took part, and Miss Cora Brown, also from Cherbourg, rendered a solo, "Only in Thee."

Mr. Long gave a brief outline of the past year's work, and in the last half hour showed motion pictures of Cherbourg, Fingal and Darlington Pt., which were of great interest to all present.

Pastor J. Leitch (ex-President and Treasurer

of Melbourne Council and now Pastor of Sanyo Baptist Church and assistant Pastor at the Nundah Baptist Church) closed in prayer.

—M. Lean.

Quarterly Rally at Newcastle The first Quarterly Rally of the general

Auxiliary formed last August was held in Maitland Road Baptist Church on November 9th, and proved to be a marked success (with about 200 people present) despite a heavy thunderstorm at a critical period.

Mr. A. Collins, Principal of the Native Workers' Training College, was the speaker and also showed films of the people in their primitive state. These films formed a striking contrast with the students from the College singing Gospel songs and testifying to the reality of Christ in their lives.

We are confident that hearts were challenged and many solemnised as they saw the preaching of the gospel amongst the dark-skinned people of Australia so wonderfully justified.

Already the Auxiliary has been able to take an active part in the work of the A.I.M, by conducting services at Karuah Mission Station, and the despatch of parcels to Missionaries on the field containing helpful literature and toilet requisites. — F. Wilson.

Electric light was switched on to Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, Queensland, on November 22.

The following Sunday night the Missionary, Mr. Bowen, conducted a special service, showing that in its final analysis the light and its benefits came from God, and enlarged spiritually upon the words, "They that sat in darkness saw a great Light."

L I T T L E E M I L Y By Mrs. W. A. LONG.

Emily was a tiny little black baby girl who weighed less than 5 pounds when born but made up for this lack of weight by the tremendous noise she made while being bathed. We did not not know such a tiny mite could make so much noise, but we found out all about it during the next three weeks.

When this little girl was born her mother al. most died and was close to the borderland for about 10 days so all that we could do was to

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14 'OUR MM'—I)eccmber 16th, 1946 FOR D i l i WORKERS . . .

FELLOWSHIP AND FREEDOM (Philemon, V. 15 to end).

by W. E. Porter, MA. (Concluded)

"No longer a slave, but a brother beloved." This is the keynote of the new relationship. You will notice that Paul does not insist upon it as a right, but suggests is as a rare privilege, tha t Philemon should regard all that happened as God's way of enriching his own life by the paradoxical process of depriving him of one of hi? possessions. He has lost a slave, worth much money indeed, but he has gained a brother, and who can measure the gain?

How victorious your life would be if you could turn losses into gains, simply by looking a t them in God's way! If you can "take joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing . . ." (Hcb. 10:34)

Is it not true that friendship and true brotherhood are the most precious things in life? How poor the life tha t lacks them, and how rich the life that possesses them, though it possess little else.

This surely is one of the great gains of a true missionary's life, tha t in giving up material advancement he has been permanently enriched by the love of those to whom he ministers.

Passing on. Dr. Schofleld has pointed out in his annotated Bible the lovely way in which verses 17 to 19 illustrate the t ruth of imputa-. tion both of sin and righteousness. (See als$ 2 Cor. 5.21).

What would have happened if Philemon had disregarded Paul's words, and treated Onetimes as a slave simply? Then the latter would have suffered, but could have looked forward to a reward (Col. 4.22-24). but his master would have sustained a loss he could never make good. (Col. 4.1).

To ensure, however, tha t Philemon would have every inducement to take the better way. Paul stresses in this little letter the great theme Of fellowship.-' We have the fellowship of faith in verse 6. and in addition there is a fellowship in service (verse 1) in conflict (verse 2) and in suffering (verse 23). If we have laboured with a fellow saint, if we have fought the good fight with him, and if we have shared hardship and imprisonment, we shall surely feel towards him an affection t ha t makes him part of us. And that is the meaning of the qaint old expression in verses 12 and 20. Onetimes was a part of himself, and if Philemon felt in the same way

to Paul (and he certainly did), then it was reasonable that he should refresh his other self <verse 20).

The Apostle caps it all with his parting words. What he has been asking is no more t han one would expect from a heart where "Jesus reigns." So he concludes, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit." Thus let us pray for each other, and for ourselves.

LITTLE EMILY.— Continued from page 13 take this little baby to our home. We made her a bed in a drawer from the chest of drawers.

Emily was very good during the day, but the night was "crying time." After a couple of nights we asked Judy to come and care for her at night, because even if she had a bad night she was free to sleep all day; so Judy took up the task.

But at times this little bundle of life beat her, and I would have to get up wondering whatever to do. We would give her a drink of warn water or "bring up her wind" and remake her bed. but - sometimes she just wanted love. After a few nights she became cunning and would sleep while I held her and as soon as she was put down, or I had returned' to bed, she would set up another cry.

However, by the end of 3 weeks Emily was round the corner and she had settled down to her routine, so we took her back to her mother. I will never forget the mother's great smile of love and warm words of thanks.

Emily was a great favourite with Joseph—as soon as he saw me pick up her bottle he would say. "Emily, Ymilly, ring bell," and if he had had his way the bell would be ringing all the time for "Ymilly." It was interesting to watch both Joseph and Leonard sometimes when Emily was having her bottle—Joseph stood by wanting to nurse her. and Leonard stood near, touching her and saying. "Oh, oh !"

Little ones such as these the Saviour loves and longs tha t they should know of His love for them. Had Emily been born in the bush both mother and baby would have died. There must be many who do, and they die in the dark ! How long must they wait? They are waiting in fear, in darkness, in cruel bondage. They know not that Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me."

(Mr. and Mrs. Long have saved the lives of many of these little black children in the Northern Territory).


'OUR AIM—December 16th, 1946 IS

ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA Headquarters : 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA

FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, Sydney, N.S.W. — Meets 1st Monday of each month : President: The Director; Vice-Pre«identt: Messrs. W. E. Porter. M.A. L. Scott; Hon. Sec; Miss F. Swane; Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. L. Perry; Messrs. N: M. Leeder, B .A:; R: J; Henderson, W. D. Smith; G. Blacket; J. A. Evans, W, Hufton; R: Hind, H. Bockman Mrs. Small; Medical Advisers: Dr. A. M. Mclntosh and Dr. A. C. Crisp.

QUEENSLAND ADVISORY EXECUTIVE : Hon. Secretary: Mr. G. E. Lean, Deloraine Street, Wavell Heights, N.E.3 (Phone MY 6708); Hon. Treasurer: Miss E. Under

wood, The Pharmacy, Lutwyche; Mrs. G. Lean and Rev. A. T. Whale, D.D. VICTORIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL :

President: Rev. G. McLaren; Hon. Secretary: Mr. W, W, Robinson, 52 Price Street, Essendon, W.5.; Hon. Treasurer: Mr. L. Stirling, Messrs, H. L, Darch; R, Rosan, N. Brown, Mrs. Stoneham, Miss V. Robinson, and Miss E, Risstrom

TASMANIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL — Meets 2nd Monday of each month : President: Mr. A. Waterworth: Vice-Presidents: Messrs. Freer and McLagan; Hon. Sec; and Treasurer: Mrs. L. J. McLagan,

Lincoln St., Lindisfarne; Mesdames Tate and Hughes; Misses Allen. Fysh. Weatherhead; Messrs. R. C. Proctor; Wm. Tst» and L. Reardon.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA : ADELAIDE AUXILIARY: President, Rev. A. H. Betteridge; Vice President: Rev. E.B. Wichert, Phone M7691

Treasurer: Mrs. M. Tate, Smith-Dorrien Street, Galway Estate, South Australia. AUXILIARY SECRETARIES AND REPRESENTATIVES :

NEW SOUTH WALES : Q_V E E N S L A N D : Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Seivers, 118 Boyd Street,

.Cabramatta; 4th Wednesday, Bible House. Young Women's Movement: Miss J. Parker, A.I.M. Office.

Last Friday, 7.30 p.m., A.I.M. Office. Sydney Men's Fellowship: Mr. T.A. Young, 40 Station House,

Haymarket; 1st Friday, 6 p.m.. A.I.M. Office; Newcastle Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. W. Gibbins, 178 Msitland

Road, Islington. 4th Wednesday, 2.45 p.m., Islington Baptist Church.

Newcastle General Auxiliary; Mr. F. Wilson. 19 Mitchell St., Tighes Hill. 2nd Friday. Islington Baptist Church.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA : . Perth; Mrs. A. Wingrove, Corner Edinboro and Robert Sts.,

Osborne Park, Perth. Oversew Rep:

GREAT BRITAIN: , Mr. W. Barrett, 23 The Dale, Sheffield, 3.

ISLE OF MAN; Miss D. Cubbon, Awyn Beg., Ballafesson. Port of Erin.

Secretary and

Mrs. Thoday. Venner Road. Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary: Annerley, South Brisbane,

Toowoomba: Miss Lamont. 11 Grenier Street Kulgun-Kalbar: Mrs. B. Huth, Kulgun. Rockhampton Auxiliary: Mr. W. Perkins, Wondai, North St

off Agnes Street. Townsville: Rev. W. Waters, 102 Sturt St. West. Cairns: Mr. and Mra. L. Mergard, 229 Esplanade

V I C T O R I A : Melbourne Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Stoneham. Victoria Street

Sunshine, W.20. ' Ballarat: Mr. J. E. A. Thomas, Smythes Creek P.O. Geelong W.: Mra. E. Butt, 144 Hop* Street.

T A S M A N I A : Launceston: itativM :

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Director: Mrs. R e t t * Long. 63 Johnson Street. Chatswood, NJB.W. Phone: JA 5623

Miss M. Acland. 8 Hudson Street. Lewisham. NSW. Mr. and Mrs. R T. Harris. Parcel Agents 374 Mowbray

Road. Chatswood. NSW. Rev. and Mrs. E C. Long. Plat 11, 18 Bay St, Croydon,

New South Wales. Mr. and Mrs G Blacket (A.Ws). 57 Boulevarde. Lewi

sham. NSW. NEW SOUTH WALES : SINGLETON—

NATIVE WORKERS' TRAINING COLLEGE. Singleton, NSW. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Collins and Miss C. Presnell. Private Mall Bag. Singleton.

KARUAH— Mr. and Mrs. P. Dates (N.Ws.) Mrs. W. Brown (A.W.). 14 Roslyn Ave.. Islington

WALCHA. Uralla. Woolbrook. Kentucky Creek, Ingaiba.—

Mr. and Mrs. J Davy. A.I.M. Walcha CAROONA. Quirindi, Curlewis, LONG GULLY (Tingha) . Strathbogie, Ashford, Bun

darra. Armidale: Miss A. Irons, Miss G. Davey; Miss D. Dennison (N.M.) ; Tingha. Mrs. Blair (NW;

BOGGABILLA. Mungindi, Boomi, Talwood, Weemelah, N S W ; Goondiwindi. Bungunya, Thallon, Dirranbandi. (Q) . Mr. and Mrs. L. Watson, Boggabilla.

Mrs. John Knox (NW) MOREE. Terry Hie Hie.— P I L L I O A — Mr. John Quinn (NM)—on Furlough.

Mr and Mrs. W. Naden iNWsi . WALGETT. Quambone. Wee Waa, Narrabri, Bourke.

Collarenebri. Angledool.— Mr and Mrs. Whitehouse (AWs) . Pox Street .

PTNOAL HEAD. Beaudesert (Q.). Eurekabah, Tabulam. Dry Dock Cudgeon. Parry's Estate. Cobaki Road

Mr and Mrs. W. R. Robbins. Fingal Head. Tweed River Mrs. and Miss Porbes (AWs) , Mrs. J. Paulson (NW) .

B n j J N U D O E L . — Mr. L, Browning (NW) .

N A R R O M I N E — Mr. and Mrs. Warren (AWs) . Eureka. Narromine.

D U B B O - WARREN — Mr. W. Caddy. 68 Bultge Street. Dubbo. Mrs Governor ( N W ) . o n trial.

TALBRAGAR— PEAK HILL Dandaloo.—

Miss S. Will iams. Miss O. Bailey, c / o Mr. C. Bennett . Euchie Street. Peak Hill Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett (AWs) . Euchie S t . Peak Hill.

BREWARRINA. Dennawan. Wellmoringle. Ooodooga — Mr. and Mrs, D. Perguaoo (NMs) . Mrs. Z. McDonald ( N W ) . Mr. P. Gordon (NW) Mr. Herbert Marsh (NW)

KATOOMBA.— SYDNEY CITY WORK (Redfern-Alexandria) —

Miss M Acland. COWRA T h e Rocks. Noonbinna. Goolagong —

Mr. and Mrs. H Wilson. A.I.M 5 OrenfeU Road. West Cowra

Mr. W. Wilson (AW)—Mr. J . S impson (NW) CONDOBOLIN. Euabalong. Murie —

Miss K Goulter. Miss E Tyler. Goodwill S t . Condobolin Miss A Goulter (AW) . Mr. C. Grant (NW).

M E N I N D E E Wilcannia. White C l i f f s -Miss A. C a v a n a g h Miss A Clark. Menindee

BROKEN HTLL-—Mrs. Harvey (AW) , McOowan Street YASS. North Yass. Brungle.—

i Mrs J. C. Armstrong (AWs) . Murrumbateman ».—Mr and Mrs. A. 8 Southwell (AWs)

DARLINGTON POINT. Griffith.— Miss M. Campbell. Darlington Point. Mr. John Swift. Mr. and Mrs. Clancy Charles (NWs).

LEETON—Mr. and Mrs. L. Orant (NWs) . NARRANDERA —

Miss B Clough, c o Mrs. Walkom. King St. BALRANALD. Moulamein. Lake Boga. Trescoe. Kyalite:

Miss W. Ayling, Balranald. MOONAH CULLAH. Deniliquin, Barham — CUMMERAGUNJA.—

Mr. A. C. Goulter, Barmah Town, via Picola. Victoria. VICTORIA : BARMAH. SHEPPARTON-MOOROOPNA —

Mr. Ooulter. LAKE BOOA.—

Mr. and Mrs. Macnaughton (AWs), T h e Doon. Lake Boga.

ORBOST — QUEENSLAND : NORMANTON. Croydon. Cloncurry. Mt. Isa —

Miss P. Rosan, Miss L. Poster, Normanton. COOKTOWN —

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weston. HERBERTON, T h e Springs. Mareeba. Milanda. Chillago:

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weston. Cooktown. RAVENSHOE. Millaa Millaa.—

Mr. L. Delves (AW) and Mr. and Mrs. Weston. PALM ISLAND. Fantome Island Lazaret.—

Miss P. M. Beasley, Miss L. Carten (NM) , Miss M Spohn . Private Bag, P a l m Island, via Townsville. Deaconess. Mrs. Kyle, W. Corbitt (NW).

WOORABINDA, Baralaba, Springsure.— Mr. and Mrs. K. Milgate. Perch Creek, via Duaringa. Paddy Flynn, George Cross. Len Banks (NWs) .

S A N D H T I J ^ (Rockhampton) .— EIDSVOLD. Cracow, Hawkwood, Camboon, Monto,

Mundubbera.— Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, Miss M, Twist. Eidsvold, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton (AWs) , •Lah-rol". BMsvold.

OAYNDAH. Ban Ban Springs — Mr. Davison. Mr. Rose (AWs) . Mrs. Scott. Pialba (Avl

BIGGENDEN Mrs J. Ruddell (AW) CHERBOURG.—

Mr. and Mrs. K. Bowen. Box 8. Murgon. Mr. and Mrs N. Smythe (AWs). Pastor Avery, Chaplain Mrs. Kina, Mrs. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. J. Demlin. Mrs. W Phillips. W McKemie . Mrs. M. Byers (NWs.) .

MITCHELL. Augathelia, Charleville, St . George. Dkrrtv-bandl—Mrs. Jukes (AW) .

CUNNAMULLA. Tinnenburra.— Vacant BRISBANE CITY WORK: Myora.

Mrs. McPhal l and Mrs. Elms (AWs) . Frederick St.. Toowong.

NORTHERN TERRITORY: DARWIN. DELISSAVILLE :

Miss M. Shankelton. Miss O. Dinham. Miss E Cash; Miss H Brown (NM) . AIM Bagot Compound. Darwin. Mr> Alice Fejo ( N . W . ) . Pearl Green (N.W.)

KATHERINE. Victoria Rive, Down*. Pin* Creek : Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Long, on furlough. Mr. E. Stretton

Katherine: Stephen (N.W.): Mary (Native Helper). NEWCASTLE WATERS : PHILLIP CREEK (Tennant Crack.) :

Mr. and Mrs I Thomas . Mr. K Colley P.O Box 25, Tennant Creek.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA : Mr*. R. Gibbons ' A W ) . IT H. lM«4 St.. Prospect.

Chi Laae* M M Giaccr. Mia. Lnrasa. Mr. »-! lira. Tkioi:

h t n n t n . Mia. Cerbtta. Mia* aWfaar.

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