our aim : a monthly record of the aborigines' inland ... · ther e i s alway tim for prayer....

Vol. XXXI. No. 7

MARCH 18,

1937

Registered at the G.F.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a newspaper.

THE AIM-

To give Light to them that sit in darkness.

THE FIELD—

The 80,000 Aborigines of Austral ia.

THE COMMAND—

Matthew 28: 19-20.

OUR AIM A Monthly Record of the Aborigines' Inland Mission of

Australia. SUBSCRIPTION:

2/- per year, poet free—Payable in Advance. Edited by Mrs. L. W. Long.

THERE IS ALWAYS TIME

FOR PRAYER

Should the new dawn breaking a burden bring That your soul deems hard to bear, Seek a boon of grace for a little space; There is always time for prayer.

Wi th a lift of heart let the day begin, And a moment respite spare Ere you press along with a toiling throng, There is always time for prayer.

When your weary feet falter on the path, Tho' to pause you do not dare, Would you find the stress of the noon grow less? There is always time for prayer.

When the late light dies with the setting sun, Would you taste a balm for care? With a lift of heart let the day depart; There is always time for prayer.

ANON.

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GENERAL NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. Harr i s are in Sydney for the month of March, giving help a t Headquarters, and letters may be addressed to them c/o. Mrs. Long, 62 Johnson Street, Chatswood. They hope to resume their holidays in April and enjoy a few weeks a t our Missionary Home at Davistown. Previous to coming to Sydney they enjoyed a month's rest with their married daughter at Oxley, Tamworth.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Mannell, who have been working a t Mitchell for about a year, have been added to the Mission as Associate Workers.

Matron Hulbert of Croydon, N.Q., is another who has linked up with us in this great work, and she is now our Associate Worker in conjunction with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at Normanton, and is endeavouring to serve the Lord in ministering to the Aborigines just outside the town.

Miss A. Withers, of Barnawartha, Vic , who has been helping Miss Long for six weeks at Cummeragunja, is a candidate for our work. She will be undergoing a course of training. Our young sister's service has been much appreciated.

Miss Procter, who was a t Moonah Cullah for 6 weeks, has returned to Cummeragunja.

Miss Campbell visited Dubbo during the month, and enjoyed the fellowship of our Associate Worker, Mrs. Smith, whose sphere of labour is the Talbragar Reserve, and with the dark people living around Dubbo.

Miss Sales stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Associate Workers, Peak Hill, during Miss Campbell's absence, and visited amongst our dark people who live in and around the town.

Miss Vera Morgan, Vice-President of the Y.W.M., has been a visitor to Bulgandramine for a fortnight

SITTINGS + + +

My goal is God Himself . . . At any cost, dear Lord, by any

road. + + +

The men and women our Lord sends out on His enterprises are the ordinary human stuff, plus dominating devotion to Himself wrought by the Holy Ghost.

+ + + "None of these things move me"

. . . That is how to keep going till you're gone!

+ + + The workshop of missionary

munitions is the hidden, personal, worshipping life of the saint.

+ + + If you once ask the devil to

dinner, it will be hard to get him out of the house again.

+ + + We must never make the mo

ments of inspiration our standard. " Our standard is our duty.

+ + + To be a "bond servant" is terrible

in the abstract. To be a bond servant of Jesus Christ (Rom. 1: 1) is Paradise, in concrete.

+ + + Self-surrender, taken alone, is a

plunge into a cold void. When it is surrender to "the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me," it is the bright home-coming of the soul to the seat and sphere of life and power.

+ + + Miracle is the victory of God in

the strife of spiritual powers. Everyone who prays knows that this victory is possible at any moment, in any situation.

+ + + We are never too certain of

God's guidance unless we have fellowship in that guidance with our fellow-christians. 1 John: 1, 7.


March 18, 1937. O U R A I M

Mrs. L. W. LONG

Director

Headquarters:

5th Floor, Bible House,

342 Pitt Street, Sydney,

N.S.W.

Telephone: MA 2078.

Our Motto: "Our God is Able."

The Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Founded August 1, 1905.

O B J E C T — T o carry out with respect to Australia's aboriginal people the Master's Command—"Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations," by sending Missionaries to Aboriginal Camps and Settlements throughout Australia to preach the Gospel and teach them how to lire Christian lives.

C H A R A C T E R it is interdenominational and accepts candidates who have absolute faith in the Deity of the three Persons of the Trinity, of the full inspiration and authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures and are willing to trust God completely for the supply of all temporal as well as spiritual needs.

S U P P O R T — The Mission is supported by the unsolicited freewill offerings of God's people, given in answer to prayer.

EDITORIAL HE month has held for us answer to

prayer for more labourers. Four Missionaries have been accepted on the usual six months' probation, and three Associate Workers have taken a place

in our ranks. For all these we give praise unto God. Queensland has given us two of the Missionary candidates, and Victoria two, while yet another is before us, recommended by the Victorian Council.

The new Missionaries hope to be able to start work on the field about the middle of April. The Missionary Council will in the meantime designate them to their new spheres, looking to the Lord to direct their appointment according to His plan and purpose.

We are glad, too, to welcome a new company of young people who have banded together in Melbourne as a Young People's Movement, under capable officers, to forward the work by all means in their power; and also new prayer circles in Victoria, to back the work by regular intercession. New friends and helpers have also been added through the series of meetings held in Sydney for a month, closing on March 4, when Mr. W. A. Long, both by addresses and lantern lectures, told not only of the new work in the Northern Territory, but the widespread A.I.M, activities in four States of the Commonwealth.

We praise God for this balance of workers a t home, those raised up on the field, and those stepping out from their homes to bear onward the standard of the Cross.

VARIOUS factors converged to lay upon me heavier work than usual, and it was with a tremendous

struggle that our two papers appeared last month, and that all the most insistent tasks were accomplished.

I had returned from Walcha very unwell, which added to the necessity of claiming strength moment by moment. I was thankful that my son was home to give me welcome help. However, when safely through, and feeling better again, I was taken suddenly ill, and the severity of the attack continued some days. As I began to recover, strength did not return as quickly as is usual with me. It then came to me—I believe, from the Lord—to take notice of the signal, and arrange for the time of rest so many have urged for so long. I gladly submitted to His leading, and He revealed to me what He would have me do; i.e., to take a long sea voyage, and visit England. The Keswick Convention Report then came to hand, which reminded me of a life-long desire to attend the Convention.

I asked, also, for confirmation of the circumstances by Providential indications which the Lord graciously gave. Once I wavered, and in our morning reading a warning occurred which spoke to me unmistakably, "Behold, I send my angel before thee to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee unto the place which I have prepared. Beware of Him, obey His voice, provoke Him not." I am now making preparations to go, trusting in the Lord, Who guides continually.

To meet the present need for immediate help to compass the work at Headquarters, I asked Mr.

and Mrs. Harris to forego the month of March at the Holiday Home, Davistown, and come to my aid. This they readily and cheerfully acceded to. (They will continue their holiday in April.) I have greatly missed my eldest daughter's help, which she had given for a year or more at Headquarters. It was difficult to spare her, but there seemed no other way to relieve Miss Presnell than that she should go to Cummeragunja early in January. Miss Cash will

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4 O U R A I M March 18, 1937.

FOUR NEW WORKERS.

Mr. W. Robbins, a member of Rev. F. W. Betts' Church (Methodist), North Fitzroy, Melbourne, is coming to us recommended as a faithful worker for the Lord Jesus. He will begin his work as a Missionary on probation during the month of April, and hopes to be of use in the Mission anywhere he may be appointed.

Miss A. V. Irons, also of the North Fitzroy Church, where she has been, under the ministry of Rev. F. W. Betts, engaging in the manifold service of that centre, has been accepted as a Missionary on probation by the Council of the A.I.M. Miss Irons has a definite testimony of the Lord's leading, and looks forward to entering the work in April.

Mr. Russell Peaker of Chelmsford, Wondai, Queensland, is another candidate who has been accepted on probation. He is a member of the Wondai Baptist Church and was converted through Mr. E. W. Brainwood. He has gained experience of the needs of the dark people through helping in the work at Cherbourg from time to time. The Lord has worked very definitely in clearing the pathway of Mr. Peaker and making it possible for him to step forward.

Miss Mavis Woolley of Annerly, Brisbane, has been accepted as a probationary Missionary. Miss Woolley is a member of the Silk-stone Baptist Tabernacle. She has had two years' training in the Melbourne Bible Institute. Converted eleven years ago through an appeal being made by the singing of "The Old Rugged Cross," by the minister, Rev. J. C. Farquahar, she fully surrendered herself to the Lord for His service and has been led to offer herself to go forth as a Missionary through the A.I.M.

Melbourne Young People's Movement.

On March 1, fifty young people accepted an invitation to a gathering in the Central Hall for the purpose of forming branches of the T.M.M. and Y.W.M. in Melbourne. Miss Cash presided and had at her side the President of the Victorian A.I.M. Council, Rev. J a s . McBride.

The Movement was launched as a Young People's Movement for the present and the following officers elected—President, Miss M. Mountney; Vice-President, Miss Berriman; Secretary, Miss Peterson; Treasurer, Miss Trathers; Hostess, Miss Cahill; Pianiste, Miss Sidwell; Sewing Secretary, Miss Howat; Parcel Secretary, Miss I. Ashman.

The officers will meet prior to the next meeting to draw up a programme of work.

HELPFUL GIFTS. We are continually receiving

helpful material gifts to pass on to our Mission Stations. This last month Mr. Oakman, who for a time was one of our workers, has donated a lantern and 100 Life of Christ slides for use on one of the Mission Stations, and also a Rexo-phone with some hymn records.

The lantern will be used on Woorabinda first for 6 or 12 months and then it will be passed on to another station, and so on.

The Rexophone we a r e having sent on to Normanton.

Two sewing machines—one a treadle and another hand-machine —were acceptable gifts a few months ago, and 3 gramophones— one in a very fine cabinet, making a nice piece of furniture—were sent to us for Mission Stations.

Miss Abbott is rejoicing over a typewriter, which is a great help in the work.

A box of goods was sent from one of our dark people at Christmas time for distribution amongst those less blessed than herself. We were deeply touched with its contents.

Amongst other things were several children's books. The inscriptions in them proved them to be S.S. prizes received by dark children in the year 1926.

Nor did our dark sister forget the one to whom she sent the box, for in it were home-grown bananas and a bottle of cape gooseberry jam as a Christmas gift.

The growing co-operation of our dark people is a great encouragement.

Severe Storms at Normanton Normanton has had several

severe storms. One of them recently damaged most of the houses of the town. The only damage to the Mission House was to the roof of the car shed, which fell in on the truck, but the latter was not damaged.

Some buildings were completely demolished, while others were partly unroofed—trees were uprooted, and some snapped off. The greatest concern of our Missionaries was that "the Inverleigh Church was spread out on the ground—oh, ever so neatly."

Another Snake! Writing in the midst of the floods

a t Tennant Creek, Mr. Weston said:

I have a very dry camp—no rain leaks in. Last night brought the creek up high, and I measured 3 inches in my tent, so I got up in the night and lit the lamp, and in securing a spade to dig a trench, the light revealed a 4-ft. tiger snake, and being dazzled by the light, I had the chance to despatch it with the spade. I was in bare feet, for there was water everywhere. Had I not seen it I would have had it for a foot warmer! Another step and I would have stepped on him. The Lord certainly delivered me.

I have just noticed that the Lord has preserved me from a bite of a large centipede which it appears I had crushed unconsciously at the head of my bed.


March 18, 1937. OUR AIM 5

One of our Normanton Boys.

WHY THE BATS ARE LONELY.

AN ABORIGINAL, MYTH. Long, long ago, before there were

any human beings, there were birds, animals and reptiles. Once a year, in the spring-time, these different tribes met and held a great festival for story-telling, dancing, and feasting.

The bird tribe were greatly praised for their clever dancing, and grew conceited, which made the other tribes angry.

After a great deal of wrangling, they challenged the others to fight, to prove which was the superior.

The bats would not take any part in the dispute, nor join either party in the fighting. Their chief told them to stand by, and when they saw which side was winning, to help that side.

The great conflict began, and the animals were being driven back. The chief of the bats called his family. "Come, help the eagle-hawk. Onward! Slay the kangaroo and his family."

So the bat family joined the cockatooes, the laughing-jacks, the crows, and the magpies.

Presently there was a lull in the

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People battle, and the kangaroo called to his a rmy and spoke words of encouragement. The animals took courage and fought bravely, and drove the bird tribe back.

As soon as the bat chief saw that he had made a mistake, he called his followers to leave the birds and help the enemy. Then the tide of war began to swing like a pendulum. Firs t the animals would be winning, and then the birds. And the bats were constantly changing from one side to the other.

At last the kangaroo and the emu came face to face in mortal combat. The kangaroo looked into the eyes of the emu, and said: "Oh, Emu, why should we be fighting? I t causes so much bloodshed and pain and death."

The kangaroo, who is always a kind animal, then asked the emu to shake hands and end the battle. The emu clasped the hand of the kangaroo, and the two agreed to be friends.

When the animal and bird tribes saw their chiefs shaking hands, they all followed the good example. This resulted in peace and friendship, and all the tribes were filled with joy.

But those of the ba t tribe did not know what to do, as they had proved trai tors to both parties. So they had to go and live with the wicked owls who always lived away by themselves, and who delighted in darkness.

A DARK MAN'S JOKE You know, the white man doesn't

always come off best when he matches his wits against the dark man, and very often our bush folk

have a good joke at the expense of the "civilised" white.

One of our old men told me a very amusing tale the other day about an incident which happened when he was a young lad. Here is his story as he told it:

I was working for people named O'Shannessy, when one day the priest came to visit them. He wanted to go across to see the Costellos, so the boss told me to harness up the pair of chestnuts and drive him over.

On the way the priest, who was a very nice old chap, s tarted talking to me, and said, "I believe you people have very keen eyesight."

"Why, yes," I answered, "we have."

"I was wondering," the priest said, "if you also have a very keen sense of smell."

I wasn't very particular about telling the t ruth in those days, so said, "Yes, we have. We can always track animals by their smell."

I did have very keen eyesight (and still have), and as we went along, I saw, a great distance ahead, a goanna running quickly across the road and up a tree. So I thought I'd play a joke on the old priest.

"Um—m—m. Very strong smell of goanna about here."

"Is there?" asked the priest.

"Yes," I said, stopping the horses. "Just about here, I think." I went sniffing around over to the tree. "Up here he went, I 'm sure. Yes— there he is, up on that branch. See him?"

"Well I never!" said the priest. "You are a clever boy." And when we arrived a t Costello's I thought he would never stop singing my praises!

And we all joined in the general laugh which followed the old man's story.


OUR AIM March 18, 1937.

QUEENSLAND.

CHERBOURG. ' I s anything too hard for the Lord?"—Gen. 18: 14.

Our hear ts have overflowed with joy as we have witnessed the Lord's mighty working in our midst, during the past few weeks.

Several precious souls have been plucked as brands from the burning, and are now so happy in Jesus. One of these is the son of a Native Worker, and has been the object of much prayer for years past. We commend these new-born babes in Christ to your earnest intercessions. Will you also join us in praise to God for the restoration of three active workers, who had strayed far from the fold?

The Lord has raised up a leader amongst the elderly Christian men, in the person of Willie McKenzie. Willie is a Native Worker, and has been much used of the Lord as a personal worker. His gracious, loving spirit has won its way into the hearts of many. It makes our hear ts rejoice to see this group of old men, called the "Senior Men's Band," so eager to learn to read God's Word, and to memorise the hymns and choruses. Each afternoon they gather together in a beautiful sheltered spot down by the creek, away from the noise of the camp. As soon as Willie arrives, school begins, but it is no irksome task, ra ther a labour of love. From time to time we get these old men to help in the services, and their faces jus t beam at the thought of being counted worthy to do some little service for their Lord and Master.

Not only have we shared in spiritual blessings, but God has graciously provided a very comfortable little home for us in a more convenient position than where we were previously. For the way He helped us when shifting, we felt so thankful.

We regret that there has been a delay in connection with the Church building, owing to the Settlement mill being closed; but God opened another door to us, and the timber for par t of the framework has been purchased from an outside mill. Mr. Goulter is busy on this a t present, and we hope to

be able to purchase more timber, also the iron for the roof, as it is required; so there will be no further delay.

If we are faithful, I feel sure God will honour tha t faith in this needy cause.

E. TYLER.

GAYNDAH. (We regret this report was left out last month.—

Editor.)

A short programme was arranged by our people for our Christmas celebrations, Daisy Law, native worker, leading and playing for the items. Rev. Mr. Cherry again occupied the chair, and the church was full to overflowing. The temperature had been over a century for two or three days, but on Saturday there was a beautiful breeze, and a t night a good moon.

The young men brought a very fine t ree in position and covered the base (a drum full of stone) with crumpled paper. One of them also scrubbed the church out. With the help of Daisy and Trixie, Dan and Ned, we soon had all the gifts on the tree. I think it was the best Christmas Tree we have had for a long time. After the programme, Father Christmas arrived and handed out the gifts. I t was lovely to see the girls hugging their dolls. I t has been a very trying year for everyone, and the conditions around these pa r t s have been the worst for a long number of years. We did not expect anything like the kindness tha t the Lord showed us through our friends. The Doxology was sung very heartily, and the Rev. Mr. Cherry closed a happy evening with the Benediction.

(Mrs.) A. SCOTT.

NEW SOUTH WALES

BULGANDRAMINE. Last month a visit was paid by train to Dubbo.

Mrs. Smith, our associate worker, very kindly offered hospitality, and met me at the station. It was a very great joy to have fellowship with our sister who so faithfully carries on in the most difficult work, her daughter helping with the Sunday School, etc.

REPORTS FROM OUR STATIONS



Visits were paid to our people a t Ta lbragar Reserve, and a precious time spent with the children of the Sunday School.

Several homes in the town were also visited. Fellowship with the minister (Mr. Tinsley) and people of the Baptist Church was much enjoyed.

Will friends kindly join us in prayer for the whole of the north-west district, and especially for the Native Convention, to be held (D.V.) a t Goolagong a t Easter .

M. CAMPBELL.

CONDOBOLIN. EUABALONG. We are great ly encouraged by the increased at ten

dance at the meetings. We long tha t many of the souls that sit in darkness may find light and life in the Saviour.

The children are very pleased tha t the sewing meetings have re-commenced. There is a spirit of r ivalry amongst them to see who can do their work best. The J .C.E. is increasing in numbers, and the gir ls are very keen on their committee work. The Y.P.C.E. had quite a large meeting a few weeks ago, and as it was a Sealed Order Meeting, they entered r ight into the spir i t of it, all tak ing par t .

Some of the Christians are pressing forward, and I praise the Lord for one woman who has deepened, and is endeavouring to walk closer to the Lord. We ask prayer for some of the men who long to follow the Lord, but have been led as t ray and have lost hear t .

On J a n u a r y 24, Miss Sales and I drove down to Euabalong, where the people were eagerly await ing a Christmas Tree, their first for some years. We had a delightful time with the folk gathered ear ly on the river bank around the well-laden tree.

The women had made cakes and boiled a big can of tea, and we had a t rue Christmas tea. We played games and ran races, and the sun went down long before we were ready.

We were only able to have one meeting during our visit, but i t was one in which we were drawn close to the Lord. Since then one of the men suddenly passed beyond, and we are p ray ing for his bereaved loved ones.

F . W H E E L E R .

HERNE BAY and KATOOMBA. Heime Bay has been visited several times this

year. Only a few people remain there. These visits cost an effort; still, there is usually somet h i n g that cheers and makes me feel that the visit was worth while.

Last Sunday week I met one of the men who had been away travelling op the North Coast. He

had brought back a wife with him, and was showing her around H e m e Bay. They seemed very pleased to see me, and gave me a cordial invitation to their home a t Gymea, and they both seemed very desirous to walk the Nar row Way.

Las t Sunday I visited old great-grandfather Campbell a t Bankstown (for some time he lived a t H e m e B a y ) . I was welcomed gladly by him. The dear old man is very deaf. He is living with his grand-daughter . There are six great-grandchildren and all listened very attentively to the message from the Lord, and the singing of hymns.

The first Sunday in February was spent a t Katoomba and a profitable time was spent there amongst our people in the valley. We welcomed Mr. R. Hind, of Sydney A.I.M. Advisory Council, a t the evening meeting a t the Mission Hall, and all present listened attentively to the gospel message so earnestly given by this servant of the Lord. We a re praying tha t showers of blessing will descend, and tha t lives will be surrendered to the Lord Jesus Christ, so that they may become fruitful and useful for Him.

M. ACLAND.

CUMMERAGUNJA. We are jus t home from our first women's sewing

meeting, and a very happy time it was. We have been talking about forming one for several weeks, and when some pieces of material arrived from the Y.W.M. cupboard in Sydney we lost no time in s ta r t ing .

The women here sew very well. Many of them make their own frocks, and it is good to see them take such an interest in their appearance. So i t was not to teach them to sew tha t we gathered, but t ha t they might help the people a t Tennant Creek in the Northern Terri tory.

We met in the home of Mrs. Walker, Sen., and she was a t rue hostess, everything was bright and shining in readiness for us, and it was very pleasant on her big, cool verandah.

We thought, a t first, tha t we would send a parcel for Christmas gifts, but so many came, and they were all so keen to help that I am sure it won't be long before the Tennant Creek women and children a re wear ing clothes made by the Cummeragunja Dorcas Club. I am sure, too, the women here will be helped and blessed, as they seek to help those who are so differently placed from themselves.

The C.E. continues to be a blessing, and some fine meetings have been held and new members added. A choir, too, is in the making, which will prove a help, especially in the Sunday evening services.

R. G. LONG.


8 O U R A I M M a r c h 1 8 , 1 9 3 7 .

A MONTHLY

MESSAGE If God sows you, you will bring forth fruit.

The Northern Austral ian Act of 1926 divided the Northern Terri tory into two sections, called respectively North Austral ia and Central Austral ia, a t the twentieth parallel of South latitude as from March, 1927.

When the Northern Austral ian Act was repealed in 1931 the separate terri tories of North Austra l ia and Central Austral ia were abolished, and the Northern Territory as formerly was reverted to.

DARWIN.

The month has passed with more experiences of God's goodness. The consciousness of His abiding Presence is indeed very comforting and strengthening. I have much joy in reporting tha t four more adults have stepped out for the Lord (they a r e splendid young people), and also four children. Praise the Lord!

Junior Endeavour and Y.P.C.E. meetings have now begun, and I see many expressions of joy on the faces of those who take par t . Then, three more have asked for baptism—the total number of applicants now being 12. The weekly prayer meetings are going on very well too, even the children cannot keep away!

Many of our people have been laid aside with heavy colds and "flu," but we thank God tha t some are now recovering. There are not many pat ients in the hospital just now, but there are a few of our natives there, whose ward is ju s t off the main building. I t is a great pleasure to visit these poor folk and tell them of Him who loves them.

I hope (D.V.) to visit the gaol again next Wed-nesday (March 3 ) , and I t rus t t h a t the Lord will speak to many hearts . One of our young men was sent to gaol for drinking methylated spirits. Dear friends, do pray hard for the Lord to tr iumph, a s there is much evil here and many subtle tempta-

t ions for our Christians to encounter. Let us "look u p " always, and we shall reflect

w h a t we see—the Glory of God. G. W. TAYLOR.

TENNANT CREEK. Isa., 41-4: "Who hath wrought . . . it? . . .1, the

Lord?

We are encouraged to see the Lord's hand working through prayer , as permission has been granted by the authorities to build a mission house, and soon, by the grace of God, we shall have a home to His glory.

We have much to praise the Lord for, and a note of thanksgiving ascends from our hear ts for His mercies and gifts towards us. God g ran t tha t above all a real spiritual house, "not made with hands ," shall be the fruit of your prayers and our activities in these par ts .

Dear pray ing friends, your labour of love is invaluable. I am ever conscious of the stream of p raye r for this place with its many besettments. I have been concentrating the most of my time in teaching the people at the camp how to read and wri te , apa r t from visitation and meetings. Many are now grasping our language. This work needs much patience because they are here to-day and gone tomorrow, as they depend mainly on bush-food.

There has been a marked change in several lives and their eagerness to attend the meetings and sing the songs of Zion brings joy to the missionary. The Lord g ran t us the Spirit 's convicting power that the sin of unbelief will be rooted out and the grace of God planted in many of their lives.

Sa t an has been busy again throwing a few fiery d a r t s about. He knows his time is short. May the shield of faith be ever raised against him.

I have paid a visit to the dark people in town. There was very little response, yet I believe the word of God shall not re turn unto Him void. The Lord has provided, and I thank those whom the Lord has used. May He bless you and keep you in His grace and power is my earnest prayer .

C. L. WESTON.

N O R T H E R N T E R R I T O R Y


March 18, 1937. OUR

THE EASTER MESSAGE With the Understanding.

By EDITH VIRGINIA BRADT.

Last Easter, when my voice was lifted up To sing the praises of my risen Lord, I had not tasted sorrow's bitter cup, The music held for me no minor chord.

This Eastertide my stricken heart sends up The strains I lift in accents clear and strong; For I have drained the dregs of sorrow's cup, And learned the meaning of the Easter song.

I know the sweetness of the minor chord, The glory of the major full and clear. I know the power of my risen Lord,— He lives, and they shall live whom 1 hold dear.

And though I cannot help the tears that flow, And though my heart is sad as heart can be, I sing the Easter song because I know The blessed Easter message is for me.

AIM 9

whom I inquired the way, I found no t race of the women there. Going further along, I met a man, who said "he thought there were some dark women living the other end of the district." After two miles walk back, and then a t r a m ride and fur ther inquiries, I found the place.

Going across a vacant piece of land to a swing-bridge over the creek, then over a rise, I came to the litt le home, and was warmly welcomed.

When leaving, the women's par t ing words were : "Come again soon; come next week."

I would value prayer for the city work amongst the aborigines, t h a t many of them may learn to know the Lord Jesus in a very real way. They need Him, for in the city they are surrounded by evils.

M. E L L I S .

Miss Cash on Deputation Work. I feel I must begin this report by saying, " I t ' s

wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!" Will you join in one great "Hallelujah" with me for all the great things the Lord is doing here in Melbourne, and in the country districts? Hear t s have been stirred everywhere towards our Aborigines.

Much good was accomplished in the Gippsland distr ict for the extension of God's Kingdom through the A.I.M. I cannot linger to tell you of the many effectual doors t h a t were opened to me. For all this I do praise my dear Heavenly Father , and also thank you, one and all, for your prayer intercession on my behalf.

A t one town, jus t before the time for the meeting, a grea t storm arose, but half a dozen or so earnest souls came out through it, and we had a blessed meeting. But the ones in whose home I was to stay tha t n ight did not tu rn up, and a t 10 p.m. I was stranded. In God's own marvellous way He had His prepared place ready for me, and one of the congregation came forward, not knowing my position, and invited me to her home.

I lingered in tha t district with those dear God-prepared friends, and now a prayer circle is formed, and I do pray tha t a mighty work may be accomplished there in future days through this.

After re turning from Gippsland a very busy time awaited me in Melbourne, and many more hear ts were st irred, and as a proof of what God has been doing here, many gathered last night to form a Young People's Movement for our A.I.M, in Melbourne. Despite other Missionary meetings tha t were being held on this night, jus t on fifty young men and women met in the Central Hall t o discuss what could be done to further the work amongst our dear Aborigines.

VICTORIA

Melbourne City Mission Work Amongst the Dark People.

During the month it has been my joy to minister t o the dear, dark people in Melbourne and suburbs.

There are many open doors. Each day finds me winding my way to a different suburb, for these people are scattered.

Visits paid to the various institutions are worth while, and are eagerly looked for.

On Sunday afternoons, we have Sunday School a t Collingwood. I t does one good to hear the heartiness of the singing. Hymns and choruses a re much enjoyed.

One day, when visiting one of the worst places in Melbourne, an aboriginal woman brought a chair out of her little t in house and asked me to sit down. I knew tha t she played the accordeon very nicely, so I asked her to play some hymns for me. The memory of her sweet playing is still with me.

Yesterday I started out to find two women, of whom I had been told by one of the dark people. The directions to guide me to the place where the women live were very vague, so tha t I scarcely knew in which p a r t of the suburb they would be found. After walking two miles to the place which had been pointed out to me by several people of



Over half the congregation stood in response to my asking who would become members of this movement, and then later, others stood in willingness to be chosen as leaders. Although feeling very incapable, they all offered themselves willingly unto the Lord to do by His grace and strength whatsoever He would have them do. The meeting was carried through so harmoniously, and much glory and praise ascended unto God.

Then we also had the pleasure of listening to our three outgoing Missionaries as they told of their call to the work. We could not help but praise God for each of their lives as they stood before us, and we t rus t it will not be long before many more stand in tha t same way prior to their going out to these needy folk.

The newly formed band of young people a r e going to seek in future to do what they can; and, friends, may I ask, "Wha t will you do?" You can s tar t a prayer circle in your home, and God will truly hear and answer prayer , and thus use you for His glory.

W. C A S H .

NORTH GEELONG BRANCH. On 18th February we had the privilege of wel

coming Miss Ginger to our prayer circle. Members from Geelong West also met with us. After our President had given some helpful thoughts from the life of Paul, Miss Ginger gave a most enlightening account of her experiences on the various Mission centres, at Dennawan, in particular. We felt, a s we listened, how much these dear, dark brothers and sisters need our prayerful help. The speaker told how gambling is so prevalent, but tha t it is so often indulged in with the chance tha t a sixpence might win sufficient to buy food for their hungry little children. With such a test of their faith, many fall to the temptation. We felt tha t the condemnation lay with us of the white race, who have abundance of God's good gifts. It is our duty to so give that we will not by our neglect cause this stumbling block to fall in the way of these unhappy children of our Heavenly Father .

Miss Ginger spoke of some, who, very deeply stained by sin, were transformed through faith in the saving and cleansing power of Jesus. The value of one such is worth untold riches.

Miss Ginger, who, we feel sure, has been faithful to her t rus t in a very t ry ing field, will be followed by the prayers of God's people tha t she will be made an increasing blessing in the place of God's appointment.

H. WILTSHIRE.

LADIES' A.I.M. AUXILIARY.

A t the February meeting of the Ladies' A.I.M. Auxil iary, much regret was expressed at the serious illnesses of its President, Mrs. Porter, and its Treasurer , Mrs. Bricknell. Prayer was offered for our two sisters.

As Mrs. Porter will not be able to resume active service for some time, Mrs. Werry was elected Act ing President, and graciously accepted the position until Mrs. Porter can return. Mrs. Better-worth, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer , kindly consented to act as Treasurer on the same conditions.

We had yet another situation to bring to the Lord in prayer . Mrs. Rouse, who has been Secretary since the formation of the Auxiliary over eleven years ago, tendered her resignation. Mrs. Rouse will continue as a member, but desires to be relieved of secretarial duties. Our sister has given such splendid service tha t it was hard a t first to realise wha t the Auxiliary would do without her. After prayerful consideration, it was decided tha t our Acting President write to Mrs. G. S. Tunks, of Manly, and ask her to accept the Secretaryship. Mrs. Tunks laid the request before the Lord, and then, expressing her own weakness and inability, accepted it as a call from Him to definite service in the A.I.M.

That day just before the meeting our auxiliary organist, Mrs. Cousins sailed with her husband on a trip to the old land. Our sister was one of our most regular and helpful member and she will be much missed.

Notwithstanding our losses, or rather, because of them, we were drawn closely together, and the meeting was a blessed one. Two new members were added, and we were pleased to announce that Miss Robinson, of Dulwich Hill, had taken up willingly the duties of Prayer Band Secretary until such time as Mrs. Porter can resume work. Our sister is making good progress toward recovery, but will need to be extremely careful for six months. In wr i t ing of this, she says : "The work of the A.I.M, has been very near to my heart , and I can see the Ladies ' Auxil iary a very useful body."

Our new Secretary's address i s : Mrs. E. S. Tunks, Bower Street , Manly.

The Ladies meet in the larger office of the A.I.M., Bible House, 242 Pi t t Street, Sydney, on the fourth Wednesday of each month, a t 2.45 p.m. All sisters interested in the work of the Mission a re invited to attend and take p a r t in our women's helpful work in the building up of the Lord's work amongst the Aborigines.



AUSTRALIA CALLING "Follow, follow, I will follow

Jesus." This hymn is such a favourite with the Christians on our Aboriginal Station, and as Garry lay dying in the hospital, he called the wardsman to come and sing it with him, just before he lost consciousness.

The previous day his sister-in-law had been reading to him from the Bible and given him the text "Follow Me," "Yes, I will follow you Jesus," Garry said looking upward as if it was the Lord's own Voice he heard—"I will follow you Jesus." Garry had not known the Lord very long—only a few months —but they were months of pain and suffering in which he had proved what a Friend we have in Jesus, and Garry loved Him with all his heart. "That's Him—that's our Friend," he would say reverently, his face alight with love, when we showed him a picture of Jesus. "He's the One that loves us and has done such a lot for us"— and sometimes he would close his eyes and say "Jesus I love you— Come and help me Jesus—I've given you all of my heart and all of my soul."

The first day we found him in the hospital he had begged to be shown a picture and from it and the message given, Garry heard the Saviour's voice of love calling him to Himself, to forsake all and follow Him, and there and then he gave his heart to Jesus and was filled with the Joy of His salvation.

Time was very limited in our visit to the hospital that day, and Garry's bed was the last of four on the verandah, so that by the time his turn came for a message there were but a few minutes left in which to give it. Really there was only time for a little message of cheer from a text card and prayer, BO the card was given and Garry

A Series of Short Stories of Real Australians — the

Aborigines.

Garry's Friend.

held it reverently while he listened to the message, but before we bowed our heads to pray he said with eyes and voice full of pleading, "Won't you show me Jesus? Show me Jesus." No one could resist such an appeal, so the picture of Jesus with outstretched arms saying "Come unto Me" was unrolled and Garry, drunkard and all as he had been, lay and gazed at it drinking in the words of life. He had often heard of Jesus before, but his heart, t ha t day, was ready to receive Him, and so he answered the call of love and accepted Jesus as his own personal Friend and Saviour.

Now, Garry has no need to gaze at a picture of Jesus, for he has gone to be for ever with the Lord he loved, and as we think of him safe with Jesus, set free from all pain and sorrow, and think of his last words, "Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus, anywhere, everywhere," we long that all the dark people of our land may hear the Saviour's call of love and follow Him too.

Down in the valley, or upon the mountain steep,

Close beside my Saviour would my soul ever keep;

He will lead me safely in the path that He has trod,

Up to where they gather on the hills of God.

MONDAY.

"There are a lot of people a t Tennant Creek just now, for it is the time for 'making men.' Many of the boys have been going through this ceremony. 'Monday, who is a nice lad, is being made 'young man,' and of course is banished from the camp for a while. Old Charlie told me that 'Monday' was asking about me and wondering what I was doing." Will someone pray for 'Monday' that he may be led to know the Saviour.

C.L.W.

When one has faith, he does not retire: one stops the enemy where he finds him.—(Marshal Foch.)

+ + + The Saviour gives thanks for the

resurrection of Lazarus while he was still in his grave, for faith can sing her song ere the miracle is wrought.

+ + + Meetings Around Sydney Mr. W. A. Long's openings to

speak, with and without the lantern, on the work of the Mission and the new field in the Northern Territory, during the past month, were in representative centres, such as Earlwood, Marrickville, Condell Park, Kogarah, Manly, Redfern, Hurstville, Glenorie, Naremburn, Tempe, Ashfield, Leichhardt, Banksia, Gordon, and Double Bay.

We thankfully embraced opportunities to speak to Junior Endeavourers on February 28, when the topic was the Australian Aborigines. We supplied nine speakers to societies around Sydney, and provided many more with information for their meetings.


12 O U R A I M March 18, 1937.

Aboriginaldom

N U M B E R OF ABORIGINES IN AUSTRALIA.

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

South Austral ia

Western Austral ia

Tasmania

Nor thern Terr i tory

Federal Capital Terr i tory

Full Bloods.

17,422

54,378

Half-Castes. Total .

9,367 10,276

582 630

5,425 17,495

2,047 3,788

4,254 26,442

263 263

822 18,244

57 57

22,817 77,195

The Secretary of the A.F.A. adds : "After a careful enquiry into this subject, the Association considers tha t the total number of Aborigines in Austra l ia might be safely reckoned as 80,000, for there are large numbers of wander ing natives in the Warburton, the Musgrave and Everard Ranges, and in Arnhem Land, which have not been included in the official list issued by the Government.

Gleanings from the Annual Report of the

"Aborigines ' Fr iends ' Association," South Austra l ia .

Term Aboriginal eliminated in Western Austral ia .

Following the thorough investigation of a Royal Commission appointed by the Western Austral ian Government in 1934, the Chief Secretary, in introducing a Bill to Parl iament, pointed out tha t the native population throughout the State numbered 22,815 full-blooded natives and 4,245 half-castes. In this estimate of the full-bloods were included 10,000 who were deemed to be outside the confines of civilisation. Amongst the castes there were lineal descendants of full-blooded women and Europeans, with an admixture of Asiatic, negro, and other coloured blood. It was difficult to classify the numerous coloured people of the State, for there a re those who range from almost full-blooded to near whites, so that the term half-caste does not adequately cover the situation. To draw a line between the various classes under existing circumstances was supremely

difficult, so tha t the Government decided that the whole of the coloured population, including aboriginals, shall be termed "nat ives," and tha t the words "aboriginal" and "half-caste" be eliminated from the Acts governing the coloured race throughout the Sta te .

The Bill, although adopting this classification of "nat ive," makes provision to exempt in certain sections persons, who, by their mode of living and conduct, ban them coming under tha t term. The designation of the Aboriginals ' Department and i ts principal officers under the Bill becomes altered, so as to meet new conditions. Instead of terming i t the Aboriginals ' Department, the new Bill changes this to the Department of Native Affairs, the Chief Protector's title to be correspondingly altered to that of Commissioner for Native Affairs. This, it is asserted, follows the order in other countries under the British Crown, which have a Commissioner, District Commissioners, and, under them, Deputy Commissioners to govern the natives.

909

48

12,070

1,741

22,188



Answered Prayer for Cherbourg Church

Building Fund.

£50 FOR THE ROOF.

The Lord led me very definitely out in prayer during the past month for money for the building of Cherbourg Church. The building has necessarily to be a commodious one to accommodate several hundred people, so we have had to attempt the largest building yet.

Our dear Missionaries and Native Church have unweariedly, in simple faith, prayed for the needed funds, and the people, who have so little to give, have given sacrificially. Gradually the fund rose to £49, mostly in small sums. The largest gift standing out was the £15 from a young man who decided to forego his holiday and give his savings to the fund.

We expected to purchase our timber at the settlement saw mill at a low figure—a concession offered by the Department. But much to the Superintendent's regret, he has not been able to supply the order. The drought in that part of Queensland has kept the bullocks in too low a condition to draw the necessary logs. After a long wait, with Mr. Goulter on the spot in readiness to build, we decided to order from the Goomerie mill, 10 miles away.

The first order was for a part of the framework, which amounted to £30, and a second order for the remainder of the framework would about exhaust the f49.

It was very definitely laid on my heart to ask the Lord to send me money which I could place to the fund that the building could be continued, for we only spend the money in hand, not going into debt in any wise, and also to ask Him to send £50 for iron for the roof.

First £12/2/- came from Temora, t o use as I was led for any fund I wished. Then £5 from Eugowra,

saying, "Acting on the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I enclose herewith a cheque for £5, and trust that you have already been shown the manner in which it shall be used in our Master's service"; then 10/-from near Yass, and 3/- from one of our Missionaries, asking me to place it where needed most, then £5 from a friend at Ballarat for the Church building, one who gives out of her small store and loves to know she is so often used to meet an urgent need.

These amounts have all been placed to the building fund towards the flooring and walls, which will necessarily cost a large sum.

Then, on Wednesday, the 10th inst., when I reached the office, I found a bank cheque from Victoria, from one who wishes to remain anonymous—"£50 for the roof of the Cherbourg Church."

We wired the good news to Miss Shankelton, and we could almost hear the "Praise the Lord," and see the shining faces of our people on the Settlement, as they heard the glad news.

Will our anonymous friend please accept our heartfelt thanks, and mine, personally, as it meant much to me at this time.—R.L.

JOTTINGS FROM PALM ISLAND.

On Wednesday last Mr. Buckley had the loan of the Settlement "whaler," and he, with some of our men, loaded up the boat with blocks and towed it round to the beach near the Church. I t will not take long for the blocks to be rolled on to the Church grounds ready for the new building. It is lovely to see the willingness of some of our men to give their time and strength to such work for the Lord.

Bobbie Kyle (son of Dan and Lena Kyle) is splendid. He invites young men to go with him to cut

the blocks, and he will provide the eats. We found this out quite casually. We knew he got the men, but had no idea he fed them while out. The Lord sees and knows, and will reward these and will reward the faith of these people who are preparing for the new building.

(Extracts from Miss Cavanagh's letter.)

Easter Gatherings The Western District Conven

tion will be held at Goolagong a t Easter, when Miss Campbell, Miss Sales, Miss Wheeler and Miss Abbott hope to be present with parties of their people. The Director will travel thither on the Memorial Van with her son to preside a t the gatherings.

Special Eas ter meetings will be held for our Sydney dark folk in a large room provided by two of our people. Mrs. Hughson will have the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. Harr i s and others.

Cyclone at Darwin The daily papers graphically de

scribed the cyclone which descended upon Darwin, and the great havoc wrought upon the town of 2,000 inhabitants. The Aboriginal Compound suffered severely, the people's houses being cut as with a scythe, and whirled to destruction. We are await ing details from our Missionary, Mr. Taylor, who, in reply to our telegram of sympathy to the sufferers and anxiety for his safety, wired to say he was safe, and that a letter was following. With others, we await with deep concern news of the pearl ing fleet, with its 450 souls, many of whom are our dark people.

Psalm 29 is very comforting and enlightening in such experiences, and the closing words, we are sure, will be confirmed when we receive our Missionary's letter.



FOR OUR WORKERS. "Bear no burden on the Sabbath Day, nor bring it

in by the gates of Jerusalem."—Jer. 17-21. In the R.V. margin, "take heed to yourselves" is

rendered "take heed for your life's sake," as if the matter dealt with in this paragraph closely pertained to the conditions of the best life. And is it not so? Is it not a matter of vital importance that we should keep the eternal Sabbath in our hearts, and suffer no burden to be brought through the gates of the soul?

Even if we consider this matter from the lowest aspect, how certain it is that absence of worry and fret promotes length of days! But in the deepest sense we must, like Jeremiah, set a guard at the city portals, and insist that no anxiety should cross our threshold.

Do you ask what sentry is strong enough to arrest the intrusion of burden-bearing thoughts? I reply: "Let the peace of God keep your mind and heart." Meet every anxiety with the one short, strong, sweet answer: God will see to it; God will provide.

In verse 24 we are bidden diligently to hearken to God in this matter. It must therefore be within our power. The will can direct the thoughts to what object it chooses. Do not look down, but up; not backward or forward, but God-ward. It is right to think calmly and deliberately about the issues of things, but the allowance of foreboding anxiety is a positive sin against the love of God.

The result is beautiful. Obey God in this, and the King Himself shall enter the gates of your city (verse 25). Your life will be filled with burnt offerings, and frankincense and thanksgiving (verse 2 ) , and from the perfect balance and rest of your nature you will be able to look out with equanimity on the storm and change around.

We which have believed do enter into the sab-batism which remaineth.

The Gospel—the Power of God.

"Paul, in dealing with the world's evil, relied wholly upon God. He did not organise investigating committees against moral or political evil. He saw the world given over to sin. He saw vice in its most tempting form. He knew that virtue was the exception and vice the rule. Lasciviousness and wantonness touched him on every side, yet he never thought of lifting his voice against them.

"Whether it was corruption in office, the squandering of the people's money, the shameless, open sin of the temple of Venus, he did one thing only—he preached the gospel of Christ, and declared that it was the power of God unto salvation, and ploughed furrows so deep that the temples of sin fell into them and were buried and forgotten." Sel—.

Mrs. Long's two books, "Providential Channels" and "In the Way of His Steps," came to hand in good time. I am quite delighted to read the same. Not only are they information concerning the A.I.M., but to me they are a spiritual benediction. May dear Mrs. Long be spared many more years as Director of this work for Christ and our Aborigines. Please post one each of these books to the following addesses (five names and addresses).

+ + +

YOUNG WOMEN'S MOVEMENT,

SYDNEY.

On the last Friday in February, we found it good to be together again after Christmas recess, this time to hear Mr. A. Long tell of his trip up north to Darwin, through the interior, and home again.

It is regretted that a number were not present, owing to indisposition and being out of town, as the story held deep interest for us all—some funny stories of the children, some thrilling ones of the big children in their reception of the good news of the Gospel; some instances of practical service rendered to white folk on the way—all proved that the whole journey was planned by the kind Heavenly Father.

Our next meeting will be held on the first Friday in April, as the last Friday in March is Good Friday, at 7.30, at the A.I.M. Office.

T. TILLY.

EDITORIAL (Continued from Page 3)

(D.V.) proceed to Cummeragunja after the 21st March, and Miss Long will then arrange to return to the work at the centre, and in the course of the next month I hope to pass over my many-sided duties to those whom I am sure will conscientiously and capably undertake them in the strength of the Lord, and for at least six months. I covet the prayers of all my fellow-workers at this time.



The Aborigines' Inland Mission of Australia FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.

President: THE DIRECTOR. Vice Presidents: Mr. W. E. CORMACK. Mr. W. PORTER. M.A. Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. S. COUSIN. Hon. Asst. Secretary: Mr. G. HAWKSLEY. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. L. PERRY. Hon. Medical Advisor: Dr. A. M. McINTOSH, 133 Macquarie St., Sydney.

Members: Messrs. R. A. HIND. H. G. HARWARD, A. HICKS, M.A.; Rev A. L. LEEDER Mesdames SMALL and CAMERON.

All Official Correspondence to the above should be addressed to the A.I.M. OFFICE, 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS.

VICTORIA: QUEENSLAND: TASMANIA

Rev. J. McBride, Pres. Mr. W. W. Robinson, Hon. Sec

Essendon, W.5, Victoria. Mr. J. Nash, Asst. Secretary. Mr. N. L. Nankervis, Hon. Treas

Flinders Lane, Melbourne, C.l. Mr. S. P. Waddingham. Rev. T. H. S. Pearce. Mr. Hy. Scott. Mr. L. Buck. Mill Tootell. Mr. Pawckrter.

2 Price St.,

232

Rev. G. Haughan, Pres. Tel., M 6351. Miss P. M. Beasley, Hon. Sec. Wilston

Road, Newmarket. Mr. R. Wilson, Rev. H. Latimer. Mr. Harle Lovelock. Mr. C. Henley. Mr. A. L. Evans. Mr. E. Evans. Mr. H. H. Riddel. Mrs. Riddel Mrs. Lovelock. Miss Underwood.

Contributions sent through State Secretaries or Treasurers are forwarded to Headquarters

Mrs. H. Weymouth. Hon. Sec, 4 Summer-hill Road, West Hobart.

Mr. B. Walker. Mr. Watson. Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Agnew. Miss Weatherhead. Miss Weymouth.

AUXILIARY BRANCHES AND REPRESENTATIVES. N E W SOUTH W A L E S :

Sydney:—Ladies ' Auxi l ia ry , Hon. S e c . Mrs. L. Rouse, B a r t o n Avenue, Haberfleld.

Newcast le:—Hon. Sec , Mrs. W. Brown, 14 Rosl in Avenue , I s l i ng ton.

T a m w o r t h :

Cessnock:—Mr. field S t ree t .

A. P r e s b u r y , May-

VICTORIA: Ba l l a r a t :—Pres . , Mr. S. K i n g . 19

E r r a r d S t ree t . Hon. S e c , Mr. J . E . A. Thomas ,

Smythes Road. Geelong W.: Pres . . Mr. R a w l i n g s .

Hon. S e c . Mrs . E. B u t t , 79 Wel le r St ree t .

Geelong ST.:—Pres., Mr. K i rwood . Hon. Sec, Miss Wiltshire, 18 Bay Street, North Geelong.

W E S T AUSTRALIA: Hon. S e c , Mrs. W i n g r o v e , 78

Edinboro S t ree t , M t H a w t h o r n .

Launceston: stead.

TASMANIA:

—Miss Hall, Hart Street, New-

QUEENSLAND: Townsville:—Rev. B. Hohnke, Hermit

Park. Toowoomba:—Miss Lamont, 11 Grenier

Street. Maryborough:—Mrs. S. Kent, Sussex

Street.

"OUR GOD IS ABLE."

A.I.M. Prayer Syllabus, 1937. January 28.—Northern Terr i tory: Darwin, Tennant

Creek. Scripture: Matt. 9, 37-38.

February 25.—Cowra, Yass, Bulgandramine. Scripture: Psalm 138.

March 25.—Condobolin, Toomelah, Moree. Scripture: Luke 11, 5-13.

April 22.—Cherbourg, Gayndah, Woorabinda. Scripture: Col. 1, 9-18.

May 27.—Normanton, Herberton, Ravenshoe. Scripture: Psalm 18, 1-12.

June 24.—Tweed Heads, Tabulam, Tingha and District. Scripture: Psalm 147, 1-11.

A copy of our circular, with information and prayer requests relative to each monthly subject, will be sent free on application to the Acting Prayer Band Secretary, Miss Robinson, 8 Myra Street,

July 22.—Cummeragunja, Moonah Cullah to Balranald. Scripture: Psalm 77, 7-15.

August 26.—Cunnamulla, Mitchell, Dennawan. Native Workers. Scripture: Isa. 43, 1-11.

September 23.—Singleton, Walcha, Karuah. Scripture: John 17, 18-26.

October 28.—Darlington Pt., Menindee, Katoomba. Scripture. Heb. 4, 12-16.

November 25.—Sydney, Melbourne, and New Fields.

Scripture: Acts 1, 1-11.

December 23.—General view of the field. Scripture: Psalm 72.

Dulwich Hill, N.S.W. The prayer letter is issued for the fourth Thursday

of each month, and used a t our prayer meetings until the fourth Thursday of the following month.

Published by the Aborigines' Inland Mission of Australia. and Printed by H. C. Gowans. M6 Sussex St, Sydney. N.S.W. Tai H MM,



A.I.M. FIELD DIRECTORY Headquarters: MRS. L. W. LONG, Director. 62 Johnson Street. Chatswood. Tel. J 5622. MISS M. ACLAND, 8 Hudson Street, Lewisham. MISS B. G. LONG, 62 Johnson Street, Chatswood.

MISS W. CASH. Deputation Wort. A.I.M. Office. M E M O R I A L VAN: MB. W. A. LONG. 62 Johnson Street, Chatswood.

ABORIGINAL CITY MISSION WORK. 2. Sydney: MRS. W. HUGHSON, 89 Cheltenham Rd., Croydon.

Melbourne: MRS. R. ELLIS, 371 Moreland Rd.. Coburg West. Herne Bay: MISS M. ACLAND. MR, G. BLACKET (Associate).

S. Singleton: MISS M. BAGNALL. Dunolly. Singleton.

«. Karuah (Port Stephens), Soldier's Pt.: Pindimar: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dates. Native Workers; Mrs. W. Brown. 14 Roslin Avenue. Islington (Associate).

I . Walcha {New England), Woolbrook. Nowendoc Niangala. Walcha Road. Uralla.

«. Armidale: Mrs. Callaghan. Native Worker. •». Tabulam (Clarence River), Mallanganee. Pretty Gully (Rich

mond River): MR. FRED BARBER, Native Worker, Tabulam. N.S.W.

a. Casino: ». Fingal Point (Tweed River), Eukrabah, Drydock:

MR. AND MRS. C. HIGGS, Tweed Heads. Mr. W. Slatter. Associate Worker. Billinudgell: Mr. LemmicK Browning. Native Worker.

10. Long Gully, Bundarra, Ashford, Strathbogie: MR. AND MRS. R. T. HARRIS. Tingha.

Mrs. Nellie Williams. Native Worker. 11. Moree. Terry Hie Hie:

MR. W. HAINES, East Moree (On Sick leave) 12. Boomi and Toomelah. Neeworra:

MISS M. McAULAY. MISS M. D. EADIE, Toomelah, via Boomi. Mrs. Knox. Native Worker.

IS. Gingie. Walgett, Wee Waa. Narrabri. Quambone: 14. Dennawan. Weilmoringle. Goodooga. Brewarrina Township.

Bourke: Dennawan, via Brewarrina.

MISS F. GINGER (on holidays). Mr. and Mrs. D. Ferguson. Native Workers. Brewarrina: Brewarrina Reserve: Mr. J. Barker. Native Worker.

I I . Katoomba: Mr. Tubb. Associate Worker. "Narara," Lurline St.

15. Cowra. The Rocks. Goolagong. Orange. Noonbinna: Mr. W. Wilson. Associate Worker. Brougham St., Cowra.

17. Bulgandramine. Warren. Narromine, MISS M. CAMPBELL, Bulgandramine via Tomingley

MISS D. SALES _ Peak Hill: Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. Associate Workers.

17. b Dubbo. Talbragar: Mrs. T. Smith. 30 Fitzroy Street. Associate Worker.

18. Condobolin. Euabolong. Narrandera: MISS F. WHEELER. Mr. Gilbert Barlow. Mr and Mrs Cecil Grant. Native Workers.

18. Menindee (Darling River). Wilcannia: MISS J. BYRON. MISS W. AYLING. Menindee.

Mr. and Mrs Shlnar (Associate). Menindee. M. Yass. Pudman. Brungle

MISS F. ABBOTT. Meehan St., Yass. Mrs. J. Walker. Native Helper.

21. Darlington Point (Murrumbidgee River): Mr. Robt. Peters. Native Pastor: Mrs. Iris Carter, Native Helper.

K. Moonah Cullah (Edwards River), Barham, Moulamerin. Balranald, Canally. N.S.W.. Spewa and Mystic Part . Victoria.

MRS. WHITRIDGE. MISS McLEAN (on leave). Moonah Cullah, via Deniliquin. Mr.and Mrs. Les. McNaughton (Associate Workers), Lake Boga. Victoria.

n. Cummeragunja and Barmah (Murray River). Moulamein: MISS C. PRESNELL, MISS J. PROCTER, Barmah Township.

via Picola. Victoria. VRS. C. MUIR. Native Worker. MR. AND MRS. LINDSAY GRANT. Native Workers.

Maroopna.

Hearing the call, they go,

Though long the road,

Though hard and rough the way.

And we secure at home,

Our part to pray

That God may keep them in His tender care,

To pray, to give—this surely is our share.

QUEENSLAND:

Z4. Brisbane, Myora: MISS F. BEASLEY, Wilston Road. Newmarket, Brisbane.

Zs. Mitchell, Augathella. St. George.. Charleville, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mannell, Associate Workers. Cunnamulla: MR. H. WEYMOUTH, Box 17 Cunnamulla.

Cunnamulla: MR. H. WEYMOUTH, Cunnamulla. M. Cherbourg (Government Sett lement):

MISS M. SHANKELTON", MISS E. TYLER, Box 9, Murgon. MR. A. C. GOULTER (Building). Mr. and Mrs. N. Smyth, Associate Workers, Murgon. Native Workers: Mrs. Lily Kina. Tottie Demlln, Harry and Edit Brunette, W. McKenzie. Albert Brown, Tottie Collins.

17. Gayndah. Ban Ban Springs, Eidsvold. Hawkwood, Camboon: Mr. Rose, Mrs. A. Scott. Associate Workers. Gayndah; Daisy Law, Native Worker,

tx. Woorabinda (Government Sett lement) , Baralaba and Springsure:

MR. and MRS. K. BOWEN. Perch Creek via Duarlngra. Rockhampton: MISS W. WELLS, Park Ave., Nth. Rock hampton.

f t . Palm Island (Government Sett lement) , via Townsville: MR. AND MBS. E. BUCKLEY. MISS A. CAVANAGH, A.I.M. Private Bag. Palm Is., via Townsville. D m Kyle (Native Pastor), Lena Kyle, W. Corbltt, Sam Conway, P. Ross, M. Free, W. Mattesby, Native Workers. Native Workers,

tft. Cairns and District: SI. Cooktown: Vacant. SS. Ravenshoe, Millaa Millaa. Chillagoe. Evelyn:

MISS E. CHRISTIE. Herberton; MR. DELVES (Associate!. SS, Herberton, Atherton:

MISS E. CHRISTIE. Herberton. Mareeba: Mrs. Johnstone.

.11. Normanton (The Gulf). Croydon: MR. AND MRS. I. THOMAS. A.I.M.. Normanton. Miss Hulbert. Associate Worker. Croydon.

Northern Territory:

Darwin, Katherine: MR. G. W. TAYLOR. Aborigines Inland Mission, Darwin, N.T

Tennant Creek: MR. C. L. WESTON, Aborigines Inland Mission. Tennant Creek, N.T.

Accepted for Service: Mr. W. Robbins. Miss A. V. Irons, Mr. R. Peaker. Miss M. Woolley.

On Leave: Miss Sutton. Miss Miss Lawson, Mis* FIRMIN, Bailey. Miss Wells. Supernumerles: Miss M. I. Crebbin. Miss A. Monks, M i a E. Barker, Mr. W. Haines.


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