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Vol. XLVII—No. 11 17th JULY, 1954 Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney for transmission by post as a newspaper

/ am my Beloved's, and my Beloved is mine.

I know He is more wonderful Than firmament aglow,

Than radiant hues of early spring, Or softly sifted snow.

I know His love is richer yet Than all earth's treasures rare,

Than jewel, gold, or diadem, With lustrous glory fair.

I know that He is sweeter still Than prelude soft and low,

Thar" soaring wings of gladsome song. Or muted measure's flow.

I know that He is fairer far Than sunrise, crimson-clear,

Than dew-drenched rose in morning hour, Or silv'ry-shadow'd mere.

And yet my heart rejoices not Because I know that He

So far surpasses human thought In grace and majesty.

But ah! What rapture thrills my soul— What floods of joy divine!

For sweeter far than all beside, I know—I know—He's mine!

—E. Margaret Clarkson —From The Evangelical Christian

A Monthly Record of the Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia

242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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2 "OUR AIM"—17th July, 1954

"OUR AIM" Siftings Edited by Mrs. R. LONG

Annual Subscription:

3/6 Per Year

General News Mrs. N. Bell, our Associate

Worker from Armidale, is at present a pat ient in the South Sydney Women's Hospital, recovering from a major operation. She is able to sound a note of praise i i tha t her life has been spared in answer to prayer. She suffered a collapse after the operation but is now making good progress.

Amongst the visitors to t h e office during the month was Dr. Tovey. He was anxious to meet cur founder—Mrs. Retta Long. Dr. Tovey and his wife are in Australia to conduct special meetings and to lead in a special school of music and will be return ing again to the U.S.A. He originally came from Australia, is a graduate of the Moody Bible Ins t i tu te and has been associated for many years with the Bible Inst i tute of Los Angeles.

Dr. Tovey was one of the speakers with our Director at the Hurstville Baptist Queen's Bir thday Convention.

A recent graduate from the Singleton Bible Training Insti-tu:e. Miss Lorna Lee, returned to Darwin on June 19th. Another g'raduate, Miss Thelma Wingfield lias re turned to the Umeewarra Mission at Port Augusta.

HELPERS TOGETHER

We have been greatly heartened by the ready help being given by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White just now in our Palm Island work, which has been rendered vacant by the appointment of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd to another stat ion for heal th reasons.

Hearing they might be able to assist, Mr. and Mrs. White expressed their willingness to go up for a month and help the work along. Accordingly they left Sydney by air on July 1st and have planned tc re turn on August 3.

Mrs. White is the beloved President of our Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary. Mr. White, who is the President of the Missionary and Bible College, Croydon, N.3.W., has been interested in our coloured people for many years. An A.I.M. monthly prayer meeting is held in their home in Bur-wood.

SOWN LONG AGO

The Rev. Dr. A. Cyril Cato, M.A., B.D., called at the Mission's office recently to enquire as to the whereabouts of our Missionary, Miss Campbell.

Dr. Cato had heard Miss Campbell speak at a Convention at 'Waverley, Oatlands, Tas-mania in 1918 or 1919, and has been praying for her ever since. He was very pleased to find tha t she was still in the Lord's work in the A.I.M.

This Christ ian brother was a Missionary for the Methodist Church in Fiji for 19 years, and is now the minister in charge of the Adamstown (N.S.W.) circuit.

The Lord will go before thee and the God of Israel shall be thy rereward. Is. 52:12 and 58:8 Rereward: the par t of an army tha t marches at the rear as the guard.

-¥• Night, nothing; morning, Jesus

and as a result of obedience to His Word, a multitude of fishes.

* With God nothing shall . be

impossible. Fai th links us with God's omnipotence. Luke 1:37.

• God sends us no trial without

first preparing us. Trials are God's vote of confidence in us.

• He who is sure of God can

afford to hold lightly the things of the world.

• We are instruments of Gods

will whatever our lot in life. We must be ready to do His will and nothing else.

• God offers us the privilege of

being His active responsible agents who see His will and love it.

• Sanballet came four times to

Nehemiah and received always the same answer "I am doing a great work so that I cannot come down". It is best to stick to a good answer.

• Cast thy burden on the Lord.

Your load though heavy for you is not heavy for Him. Christ carries the whole on one shoulder not on two shoulders. Isaiah 9:6.

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SYDNEY OFFICE £5—Sydney post mark; also £1

with the prayer letter circular from Victoria—Some new names were on the sheet but not the name of the sender; £1/1/0 from Jeremiah 42:3.


ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA HEADQUARTERS: 242 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia. 'Phone MA 2078

Our Motto -

OUR GOD IS ABLE

Director: Rev. Egerton C. Long The Aborigines Inland Mission has for its object the evangelisation of the

Aboriginal and half-caste people of Australia. It seeks to carry oat the Lord's command, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations . . Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded yea." (Matt. 28:18-20), with the establishment of an indigenous Church and Native Ministry 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.

ONCE more we are reaching our foundation VJ day, the 49th. August One is the historic date .

The year is entered by a week of prayer throughout the Mission. Missionaries on their stations gather their praying people together and add their local requests to the general ones presented to them for prayer in the monthly Prayer Circular.

All A.LM. members and interested friends are invited to join in intercession and to ask others to unite with them in thanksgiving to God for all tha t He has done for the Native people of our land and their descendants through the agency of the A.I.M. and other Missions; and to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in a way tha t will awaken the unsaved and set on fire the members of the Native Church.

Members of the Federal Council and their wives, with any Missionaries available, together with a delegate from each of the near Auxiliaries-will God willing give themselves to prayer for the day at Cronulla, as mentioned on Page 11.

IN one of the series of Dr. Alexander Whyte's Bible Characters, there is a chapter entitled

"The Widow with the two mites." There are some enlightening passages in it. One is with regard to the treasury in which the poor widow put in her two mites.

There were thirteen treasury boxes into which people cast their offerings. These were for the upkeep of the temple. There were others for the help of the poor, the education of poor children, and other specific purposes. Jesus was sitting over against the treasury beholding those who came with their offerings — we know the

story so well — and amongst them the widow whom the Lord commended for casting in all tha t she had.

I t was the purpose to which she gave her two mites which Dr. Whyte emphasised and which caught my special attention—it was into one of the thir teen boxes she cast her money. Poor as she was, she gave specially to the upkeep of the temple — the General Fund it could be called in the terms of to day. I t is the financial backbone of the Lord's work in the Mission field, and if anyone gives to the same purpose as the widow, such a one is a rich contributor and a true pillar of the Lord's work.

A Friend with whom I was associated in service •^^ long ago came across two leaflets dated 1898 and 1900; thinking they would be of interest he sent them to me. They were brief appeals for help in those early days of the work.

In the first one, the leaflet issued by a Com-mitteee who had the work in hand, it is s tated tha t £60 would cover all the present financial needs of t h e work for a year, but a larger sum would allow the operations to be extended.

In the one published in 1900 the Committee, now augmented, adopted the name of "The N.3.W. Aborigines Mission." The Gospel had spread and their first Missionary in N.S.W. had traversed the coast for 300 miles to the North and 100 to the South of Sydney, and added many groups of Aborigines to the Mission's sphere of service. The fact is stated tha t many of the Natives in this Colony (it was before Federation) were still in their savage state.

These two reminders of early days brought many experiences to mind, but most of all we rejoice in the spread of the Gospel amongst our Native people since the opening of this century. But there is "much land yet to be possessed."



Our Auxiliaries SYDNEY LADIES'

AUXILIARY Our June meeting, presided

over by Mrs. White, was a helpful one.

Miss M. Parsons, formerly an enthusiastic member of the Business Women's Auxiliary, was welcomed. Miss Parsons hopes to commence a Ladies' Auxiliary in her home district at Mere-wether, Newcastle. Three new members were welcomed, also Miss Mackay, Assistant Secretary. Twenty six members were present.

After hearing the Treasurer's statement we decided to send a donation to Miss Campbell to purchase some, necessary curtains for the new Mission House at Griffith.

Practical work for next month will be knitting and crochet needles, wool, cottons, scraps of sewing material, etc for Miss McAulay's work at Moree.

Our President Goes to Palm Island

The news that Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White were about to proceed to Palm Island to conduct the work for the month of July

during the absence of missionaries brought joy to our hearts as we know it will to many others also. Mrs. Collins expressed on behalf of the Mission appreciation for their timely offer of assistance. Mrs. Waters spoke feelingly of her experiences in past years when she and Pastor Waters lived in Towns-ville and had opportunity from time to time of visiting Palm Island. Mrs. Scott commended our President and Mr. White to the Lord in prayer as they set out on their journey north.

Mr. Sawyer, visiting A.I.M. Missionary, told us something of the work in Griffith and Balran-ald and testified to the joy experienced in trusting in God's promises, especially Isaiah 41:10.

Many needs on the Field were brought before the meeting from letters to hand from Mrs. Patte-more, Miss McAulay and others. A blessed time of prayer was spent and we are sure each one went away from the meeting burdened more than ever with the need for prayer for the work of the A.I.M.

—M. SPENCER, Rsporter

Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary

ANNUAL MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

at Joyful News Mission Hall

Brunswick Street

10.30 a.m.

Followed by Lunch

Special Speaker:

Mrs. E. A. COLLINS Who commenced her Mission

Work in North Queensland 22 years ago as Miss Long.

Auxiliary members invite interested friends to come and

enjoy fellowship with them.

Of Importance to Tasmanian Readers of "Our Aim"

Mr. McLagan, Tasmanian agent for '*Our 'Aim", wishes to remind subscribers in that State that their subscriptions become due in July.

The subscription is 3/6 per year, and Mr. McLagan would be glad if you will remit your renewal to him as soon as possible. His address is: Lincoln St., Lindisfarne.

THE A.I.M. BUSINESS WOMEN'S AUXILIARY invite you to their

A N N U A L MEETING in the Social Hall, Bible House, Sydney, on .Tuesday, 34th August, 1954

In conjunction with this meeting the Mission's Regular Quarterly Prayer Meeting will be held

Chairman: The Director, Rev. EGERTON C. LONG 5.45 p.m. Basket Tea. Cups of tea provided 7.15 p.m. Film on the Aborigines. 6.30 p.m. Quarterly Prayer Meeting. 7.45 p.m. Annual Meeting.

Guest Speaker: Mrs. C. A. WHITE (Recently returned from Palm Island) Items by the North Sydney Baptist Choir

COME .AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS


"OUR AIM"—17th July, 1954 5

Notes from the Director

Dear Praying Friends,

Our Field Council Meetings held in Sydney early in June were rich in blessing. Our hearts were refreshed by the presence of the Lord Himself. We had prayed that these meetings might be a time of revival and we believe we saw the first sprinklings of this.

In the business sessions, we felt conscious of many great needs, yet as we reviewed our List of Objectives for 1954 we were thrilled to know how many have been achieved or have begun to take shape.

There are many ways in which you could help us. Have you any good sound Christian literature (undenominational) ? Could you send it to or leave it at the Sydney Office, 242 Pitt Street? Address it to Mrs. W. Wilson, who will send it on to one of our stations, where it will be most useful. Or you might like to make it possible to buy suitable books for the people to read. They are really hungry for reading material.

We are praising the Lord for over 400 new prayer partners added to us since the first of the year. We purpose sending out our Prayer Letter each month instead of bi-monthly from now on. It will mean double cost, but we believe the added volume of prayer will be so much greater that it will be very worthwhile. Are you praying daily for the work?

We thank God for the help of Miss M. Mackay in our Sydney office. Mr. Collins may have more time now for deputation meetings. Could you arrange one in your area?

If you live in Sydney or get into Sydney occasionally, why not call in and see Mr. Collins or Miss Mackay? They would enjoy meeting you and the blessing would be mutual. The office is on the 3rd floor of 242 Pitt Street, commonly known to Christians as the "old Bible House."

Hoping to hear from you or see you,

Yours in the battle for souls,

-EGERTON C. LONG

ABOUT our workers L Miss Campbell, who was suffering with an

influenza cold while in Sydney recently for Field Council meetings, has been ill again since returning to Griffith.

Miss Campbell advises us that the address of the new Mission House at Griffith is: A.I.M., 7 Cutler Avenue, Griffith, N.3.W. There is now a daily postal- delivery to it, commencing on July 5.

Mr. A. Collins recently went to Dubbo for Anniversary services, and with the Dubbo Missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Caddy, visited other places in that district — Wellington, Peak Hill, Narromine and Gilgandra.

Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Living have been in Melbourne for some time on account of their daughter Joan's continued ill-health. Their elder daughter, Lynnette (Mrs. Gates) sailed from Sydney with her husband on July 9 to engage in linguistic work in the Philippines.

The Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Long spoke at the 6th Wentworth Falls Convention and also the Hurstville Baptist Missionary Convention over the Queen's Birthday week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. Kleinschmidt enjoyed a happy return to their work at Woorabinda after a helpful three weeks' holiday in Brisbane.

Mr. G. Sawyer, who was relieving for some weeks at Balranald, has been in Sydney for a few days before going to Bethshan, Wyee, for a fortnight's holiday.

Rev. and Mrs. T. Hankins of U.SJV... recently accepted Missionaries, have booked their passages by the December boat to Sydney.

Mrs. M. Pattemore left Darwin on June 3 and arrived back at Borroloola on June 17.

Mrs. A. Collins, who amongst other duties is Editor of The Australian Evangel, the monthly paper of our coloured people, has planned brief visits to some of our centres during this month. The first will be to the Griffith area.

The Rev. and Mrs. J. Lloyd arrived at Moree on June 25, after the long journey from Palm Island. After a fruitless search for accommodation and a time of camping they came on to the College where Mr. Lloyd left his wife and four children and returned to Moree for a further effort. Many are praying that a house may be found and if not that the Lord may reveal His will as to the next step.


6 "OUR AIM" 17th July, 1954

The Harvest Field

NORMANTON

'All one in Christ Jesus"

This motto was again proved to be true during five days in May when we were visited by two fellow-believers belonging to the Brethren who were on their way to the Doomadgee" Mission. As well as visiting and having open-air meetings for the white folk of the town, they visited our Native School and Church and, by use of their Public-address system, slides and Flannelgraph-talks, attracted much interest.

Unfortunately, however, that interest has not since continued.

We have been greatly shocked and saddened by the sudden home-call of Polly Nipper, who was probably the most stalwart of all our Christians. She has not been very well for some time, but had a sudden attack of gastritis on 13th June, and unexpectedly passed away the following Tuesday. Last Sunday morning we had a Memorial Service, where there was an attendance of thirty. Her story is told in the "True Story" leaflet, "Polly and Nipper".

Although her passing is a great loss to us, we know that she is now in the presence of the Saviour she loved, which is "far better". Her favourite hymn was "What a Friend we have in Jesus", and her prayers in the prayer-meeting showed that she truly regarded Him as such. Of her it could truly be written, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth . . . for their works do follow them." (Rev. 14:13).

Our weather has been very changeable lately resulting in a prevalence of colds, including Mrs. Watson and the two little girls. However, I'm glad to report that they're now much better. "Brethren, pray for us."

<« .;. »j. .;. . j .

No strength have I to lead the wanderer right. Or change the course of him who goes astray; But I can keep the torch of truth alight That, groping, he may seek and find the way. It is not mine to make the dull ears hear, Yet must I sound the trumpet far and wide, That those who will may list and heed and fear. And turn, O Lord, to Thee the Crucified. I cannot make the wounded spirit whole, But I can pour with lavish hand Thy balm, And tell the sin-sick how it healed my soul, And breathe within the troubled breast Thy

calm.

I cannot make the seed to germinate, Yet mine it Is to sow untiringly; And should the harvest early be or late, Or rich or scanty, reaped 'twill surely be. Thine—Thine the increase—mine to sow or reap. To work, to succour, as Thou mayst decree; I only ask for zeal that shall not sleep, For vigilance and faithfulness to Thee.

—Unknown

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THE LORD'S PROVISION FOR THE KARUAH MISSION HOUSE

"The barrel of meal wasted not neither did the cruise of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord which He spake."

Jehovah-Jireh—He doth still provide! As those who in His love and power confide,

we can truly render praise and thanks to our Jehovah God for His wonderful provision of a stove and a tank for the Mission House here. We were very much in need of both these things, and as soon as the tank was up the rain came! We praise God for His Hand over us.

There are just the faithful few who join with us in God's House to worship Him. The work among the boys and girls is encouraging.

There is an old saint of God here, Mr. Man-ton—his face lights up when he sees us coming to pray and read God's Word. He is unable to get about, but his contentedness speaks of his fellowship with God-

We were able to take two of our girls to the Bible School at Singleton, when we had a blessed time.

Please join in God's work here by your pray-

—L. W. WATSON ers. —V. KNOX


'•OUR AIM"—17th July, 1954 7

CHERBOURG'S CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

Here are a few items of local interest. At our Annual Business Meeting of the Church here it was decided to invite Mr. Clissold as special speaker for our anniversary on the 12th 13th and 14th of June. It was a time well to be remembered as the speaker held the attention of young and old with illustrated messages on the black-board, on which sheets of bright coloured paper were used.

The Saturday night meeting was one of welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Clissold and their son Frank. After a word of welcome from the chairman Mr. N. Brown, (missionary) items were given by those present, with testimonies from many. It was simply wonderful how good the Lord had been to so many here.

At the Sunday morning service a children's story was given and illustrated by sketch after which another message was given to the "grown ups" who listened to the old story of the cross. In the afternoon the children rendered items, while choruses well known were sung by the Sunday School, such as "Something more than Gold", and "Dare to be a David" . . . being the life of David in seven verses.

The message given was on "Decisions".

A small company of us paid a visit to the local gaol on Sunday evening where we held an open air meeting.

The service that evening was to be well remembered too, for each moment was filled with interest. Our choir sang the hymn "The Way of the Cross leads Home" and this added greatly to the message.

On Monday evening at 6 p.m. a fellowship tea for members was daintily served by the Ladies' Guild, and this was held in the Kindergarten room.

Mrs. Demlin at the close of the tea "cut the cake," which was the Birthday cake of the Cherbourg A.LM. Church. As it was being-cut, our sister told of various experiences through which the Church had been, particularly the time when the foundations of the Church building were laid. We were also pleased to see visitors from other districts present who in turn gave their greetings.

After the Annual Report and Balance Sheet

was read an illustrated address with the aid of the blackboard was given on the well know.i verse John 3:16.

Everyone will remember the joyous time we had at our church anniversary and we a r j thankful to God for what He has done and will do for everyone who puts their trust in Him.

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"HELPERS TOGETHER" IN THE WORK AT FINGAL

The spiritual work has been progressing very satisfactorily for which we praise Gcd. The women compose the backbone of the Church here. The majority of the men are not interested in the Gospel. It is a constant challenge to us. We would covet earnest prayer for wisdom in reaching these men with the Gospel.

A Sunday School on Greenbank Island Our Associate Worker, Miss N. Forbes o£

Tweed Heads, has commenced a Sunday School class on Greenbank Island for the coloured children, which is situated near Tweed Heads. She is encouraged with the work. The children look forward to the class each Sunday.

During my absence in Sydney attending the Field Council Meetings early in June, the Sunday night service was conducted by Mr. Watson ol Murwillumbah. He needed no introduction to the Fingal folk as his interest has been in the work for many years. Mrs. Watson accompanied him. At the morning service the message was given by our visiting friend, Mrs. Olson.

It was a joy to have a visit from Mr. Stewart (father of our Missionary Mrs. M. Pattemore) who lives at Tyalgum, about 30 miles from Fingal. Incidentally he arrived loaded with some large pumpkins, etc., which were deposited a t the Mission House.

Saturday, June 26 was a very important day for the Fingal Sunday School children. I t was the day of the Examination. About 25 excited and eager hearts beat as the Question Papers were opened up in front of all. Then heads were down as they set to work to give their answers. Now, like other children on our Stations who sat, they wait for the results.

—KEN BOWEN

/ would not work my soul to save, For that my Lord has done;

But I would work like any slave For love of God's dear Son.



THE WESTERN DISTRICTS OF N.S.W.

DUBBO DISTRICT

This month has been one of Anniversaries for Dubbo and District. Firstly we celebrated the 8th Anniversary of the Church Opening, and then, we have begun the third year of publication of our district paper, the "Maing Messenger" To God be the glory for all that has been accomplished.

In celebrating the Anniversary of the Church Opening, special meetings were arranged and Mr. E. A. Collins was invited as speaker. The meetings commenced on Saturday evening when the Christians of our Dubbo Church and a number from Gilgandra sat down to Fellowship Tea. This was followed by the screening of the sound film "The Cry of the Orient" and a service. During the evening testimonies were given by seme of those who have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ during the past eight years, and greetings were brought to us from the Headquarters of the Mission, Gilgandra and Wellington.

Sunday's meetings were very well attended when Mr. Collins brought us messages from the Lord.

As the Monday was a public holiday, a Rally was arranged at Wellington and a bus load of Dubbo people went up for the day. Pastor Naden and some of his Gilgandra people also went across and added to the blessing given that day.

In spite of very cold weather, the meetings were well attended and decisions recorded. We believe this meeting was the beginning of an awakening at Wellington as there were quite a number of decisions during the following week. Pray with us that the Holy Spirit will be enabled to do a really deep work in the hearts of these new converts.

OUR OUT-STATIONS While Mr. Collins was with us we took the

opportunity of visiting each of our out-stations. Mr. Collins was able to visit all the homes at GILGANDRA and address a well attended meeting in the home of Pastor and Mrs. Naden in the evening. We were very thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Naden for their hospitality on such a cold day.

". . . I send thee to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God."

—Acts 26:17-18

At PEAK HILL and NARROMINE meetings were held in the homes at both places. It was encouraging to know of the renewed interest shown at Peak Hill and we are praying that the Christians there will grow in grace daily.

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DUBBO CHURCH At last we have been able to complete the

ceiling of the Dubbo Church and have built a pulpit and railing across the platform. This makes a great difference to the appearance of the church. A coat of paint and several odd jobs will complete the interior.

—W. R. CADDY

CONDOBOLIN We do praise God for several Christians who

have stood firmly since special meetings held here in October.

The last few months, more so than ever, we have been preaching and pleading for separation and the 'will" to do the right. Hockey is the sport of the season, and many of the young folk are being tripped through the matches being held on Sundays. We pray that they will realise their need to put Christ the Lord first. Praise God for what He can do.

Last week we had the privilege of a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Naden Jnr. and Mr. H. Solomon from. Gilgandra. Although they did not see any results for their trip here, they visited the Murrin Bridge Aboriginal Station Where they had the joy of leading 6 children to the Lord.

A few days ago a Christian who had been trusting in his ability to live a Christian life, came to himself and in the quietness of his own home confessed his need. Now he has a bright and convincing testimony, but needs our support by prayer.

During the visit of Mrs. Cunningham over Easter, I experienced a time of real heart-searching, and blessing followed in my own life. Praise God that then we can expect Him to work and do mighty things for others.

—M. FAIRFAX



DAILY GRACE EXPERIENCED At the Retta Dixon Home

As thy days, so shall thy strength be" is a precious promise so often claimed in the days when multiplicity of duties crowd in upon us. Praise the Lord, He undertakes and keeps us free from worry or bustle. It certainly is a busy life in the Home.

We would keep before your notice the monthly Bible School held at Casuarina, where some of our tennagers go on Friday evening and return on Sunday night.

Happy times are spent together; but the chief aim is to deepen the Christian life in those who know the Lord as their own Lord and Master and to bring others into a full realisation of their need of salvation.

Two more of our boys have left school and started out in life to earn their own living. These lads, as they leave the shelter of the Home, need the prayerful interest of the Lord's children, as Satan is so busy trying by many devices to turn young feet out of the way.

As some leave school, others start out to school—two little ones, a girl and a boy commenced at the beginning of July.

The last few months we have had fellowship with a number of Christian couples who have come to reside in Darwin. Last Sunday one of these, Mr. and Mrs. Sinfield, have felt led to enter into fellowship with us. Mr. Sinfield will be on our preaching plan and will also take a class of boys in our Sunday School. We are very thankful for this further help in our spiritual work.

Last week we had a very interesting Gospel film, "Reaching from Heaven" when a number of our people from Police Paddock, Parap and Winnellie came in to see it. It was a good film with a splendid message and showing the Way of Salvation. We trust some will be helped and blessed by following the message of its story.

—A. CAVANAGH

RETURNING TO BORROLOOLA We came home to Borroloola from Darwin

on the 7th June, bringing our new little daughter, Dorothy Lelean, with us. We left Darwin by bus on the Thursday and travelled to Katherine, where I stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Bentley until the Sunday morning. Then we left by plane for Alexandria Downs, arriving there about 11.30 a.m. There was a bitterly cold wind blowing all the time we were there. We were taken out to the homestead where the manager and his wife were very kind to us and made us very welcome.

While there I was able to see and have prayer with some of the men who had gone out from here to work at the station.

On the Monday morning, about 9.30 a.m., we left for home in Connellan's mail plane, arriving here about 4.30 p.m. What a wonderful feeling to be home again! Quite a few of the people were at the air strip with my husband, and of course all were interested in the new baby. She is six weeks old at the time of writing and is growing quickly.

It was a thrill to arrive home this time to find that my husband had finished flagging and cementing the floors of the Mission House. It is lovely to have it done. It has meant much hard labour as some of the flat stones are very big and heavy, and all had to be brought from the creek bed and cemented. (Cement floors are necessary in the Territory because of the white ants.—Ed.)

The people continue to show a real interest in the Word of God, and today we thought they were particularly friendly. We held two meetings, with about 60 of them at each meeting.

3ome of the McArthur Station men are camping at Goose Lagoon, about 8 miles away, where they are breaking in horses. Every week-end some of them come in on the Saturday and stay for the service on Sunday. They also come up to the Mission House to have a talk with us and a reading from God's Word.

One of the young men, Arthur, can read a little and has been teaching two or three others who can work with them. They have Testaments or gospels and so can read a little of the Word for themselves. Of course there are lots of words they do not know, but they are trying. They are away so much from here that we do not have much opportunity to help them in that way.

It is a year this month since we came to Borroloola. May this new year of service here be blessed of the Lord.

—LELEAN PATTEMORE


10 ' O U R AIM"—17th July, 1954

HIS GOODNESS NEVER FAILETH

While travelling back from our holiday to the work at Woorabinda we were reminded of that lovely hymn—

"The King of Love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never, I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine forever."

Truly the Lord's goodness did not fail us, and we lacked nothing while on holidays in Brisbane. We spent a most enjoyable time of fellowship with our loved ones and Christian friends.

Mrs. Kleinschmidt and I had wonderful opportunities of telling about the work at Woorabinda and addressing various meetings. We also had the opportunity of addressing the students of the Queensland Bible Institute

On our return to Woorabinda we found that our Native Workers had done wonderfully well by God's help and strength in looking after the meetings and services and Sunday School, etc. They kept the Record Books up to date which includes Sunday and -Sunday School Offerings.

The meetings and Sunday School were fairly well attended right through our absence. We give praise to our blessed Lord for this and we are thankful for our native workers, Mr. and Mrs. Tobane.

We also found that our garden had flourished. We returned to find lovely vegetables growing which were only small plants when we left. We are thankful to our neighbours who looked after the garden for us as well as other incidentals.

While in Brisbane we appealed through the Joyful News Mission for warm clothing for our folk at Woorabinda. Before we left Brisbane three large cases of clothing were packed at the Joyful News Mission and railed to Woorabinda through the State Stores for free distribution. We wish to thank all who have helped us in this way. Many Christians have promised their prayerful support for the work at Woorabinda.

—A. and H. KLEINSCHMIDT

THE BAGOT RESERVE From 22nd to 31st May we had all the native-

school children from the Bagot Reserve at Casu-arina Beach for their school holidays. This time Miss Holley joined with us and brought 18 of the native school children from Delissaville, so we had 49 children and Silver and Sam (a native couple) to help with the work.

It was a very happy camp and the children listened well each evening to the messages from God's Word. One evening Mr. Stretton came down and showed lantern slides on the Life of Christ. The Delissaville and Bagot children were so happy together, and it was a very pleasant time for all.

Straight after that camp I had a very happy, restful holiday of 12 days at Casuarina Beach, and quite enjoyed the swimming. Mrs. Shankel-ton and Miss Gadd were there also. It is certainly a lovely place for a nice restful holiday.

Now, owing to shortage of workers, Miss Holley and I are working together here and visiting Delissaville every week. On the Bagot Reserve we have the Sunday services, & children's meeting on Monday night and school scripture on Friday afternoon followed by visitation on the Reserve and a meeting at night.

On Tuesday mornings we visit at Darwin and Bagot hospitals and in the afternoon we go across to Delissaville, a 1.5 to 2 hours boat journey. We visit the people there and hold meetings on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and nights. We return here on Friday morning.

This arrangement means that work is carried on on both stations but not as fully as we would like. "Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest." —A. CLARK

THE PARTY FROM THE GRIFFITH DISTRICT JOURNEY TO SINGLETON

What a wonderful day it was when our group from this district set out on the long journey to Singleton College for the recent Bible School and Adult Conference held there! Mrs. Bloom-field, one of our elderly women, Mrs. Causon and her little grandson Robert, and four boys and two girls, their ages ranging from 10 to 16, came from Darlington Point and joined our two girls and one boy from Griffith and we travelled together by train.

1 do not think I have ever taken a more appreciative group. Travelling on through Cootia-

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HALF YEARLY MEETING IN MELBOURNE

The Victorian Council of the Aborigines Inland Mission held its Half Yearly Meeting on Friday, June 18th at Noone Street Mission, Clifton Hill, the attendance being 60. The Rev. G. McLaren presided.

The meeting commenced with a song service conducted by Mr. Richard Gunston. Vocal items were rendered by the Christian Endeavour Quartette.

Mr. Living, a missionary on furlough, spoke of the needs of the work and urged that should there be anyone who felt led to help that they heed the call to service, irrespective of age.

Messrs. David, Kirk and Bill Bird, students of the Mission's Bible Training Institute, gave inspiring testimonies as to how Jesus Christ had come into their lives. Both these young men, who are in their final year of training, mentioned that they were looking forward to fulfilling God's call to be missionaries amongst their own people.

The Rev. Egerton C. Long, the Director of the Mission, in his opening remarks mentioned some of the vital needs, one being more workers, but stated that he felt sure that God was testing our faith in this phase of the work for Him. Mr. Long then confidently expressed the faith and hope that after this time of testing the needs would be answered in a way only possible by divine power.

The Director then outlined some of the work being conducted by the Mission.

(1) The Bible Training Institute at Singleton, N.S.W., where aboriginal men and women, some from other missionary societies, are being trained to serve as missionaries to their own people.

(2) The Retta Dixon Children's Home, Darwin, there being at present 110 children of mixed castes and varying ages who are being taught in the way of Christian life. Already some of the former inmates have become missionaries and others have set up their own Christian homes. A trained nurse would be very welcome and helpful in caring for the health of the children.

(3) The dry season campaign was being carried out at present by Messrs. -Stretton and Main in the Northern part of Australia. These two missionaries are visiting outback cattle stations and holding services and witnessing for Him to our own dark folk.

In conclusion Mr. Long requested the prayerful support of all those present. After a season of prayer, the meeting concluded with the closing hymn and Benediction.

—A. J. BAGOT, Hon. Secretary 0,

WAITING ON THE HEAVENLY SHORE

By W. R. Caddy Missionary at Dubbo

The sudden Homecall of one of our Christian girls from Wellington came as a shock to us all.

Mary was a baptised believer and desired to enter the Mission's Bible Institute later on. The last words she spoke before she became delirious were, "Mother, I do love the Saviour."

Her witness on the Reserve and at the High School she attended was sincere, and the high esteem in which she was held was evident by the presence of the Headmaster and three members of his staff and several of the white students at her funeral.

Pastor Naden of Gilgandra assisted me at the church service and later at the graveside. The Wellington Baptist Church and its Pastor, the Rev. E. Walsham,

PRAYER and CONFERENCE On June 5 the Field Council

and members of the Federal Council and their wives, at the invitation of Miss V. Morgan attended a conference and prayer time at her house at Wanda Beach, Cronulla. It was a wonderful experience of fellowship in prayer.

The Federal Council decided to meet again in the same way to mark the Foundation Day of the Mission, and chose the previous day, July 31, it being the nearest Saturday to it. Miss Morgan has made her house available for this occasion also. Members and their wives with any Missionaries available will meet together and a delegate from each A.I.M. Auxiliary has been invited to join with them, to ask God's blessing upon the Mission in all its needs for the coming year.

gave valuable assistance and loaned their church for the service.

Mary always took her Bible tc school and read it instead of comics. She was ridiculed for this but she remained faithful to the end. Her mother received an uplift when her school books-were sent home, AND her little-Bible much the worse for wear.

At the request of the people at Wellington, Pastor Naden and I conducted a service on the night of the day we laid her to rest. One who responded to the call of the Saviour at this meeting told how Mary had spoken to her about accepting Him just a few days before she was taken Home.

Mary's parents and her two sisters all accepted Christ as their Saviour 18 months ago. and it will be a great comfort to them in their sorrow to know that they will meet her again when the mists have rolled away.


12 "OUR AIM"—17th July, 1954 9>+++++++++++1h+0+<**N+S+<+++>++0*++++*

AN ADVENTURE WITH A TIGER SHARK

For Young Folk . . .

OUR AIM Business Manager:

Miss V. MORGAN, 211 Concord Road,

North Strathfield. N.S.W.

Pearls! Have you ever gazed •with admiration at those lustrous gems? They are costly. The cost is not only in money, but also in the great dangers divers face in procuring the shell from the sea bed. This industry as you know, is carried on off the northern shores of our land. Some of our Aborigines are amongst the brave divers.

One Sunday, after the service was over, Philip, who had been pearl-diving between Thursday Island and Cairns told us something of his experiences. He and others used to meet for prayer on the boat each morning — they wanted the Lord's help throughout the day. In the evening they would gather to sing hymns. No doubt they were thankful that they had been protected from the dangers of another day. At first the captain did not take part but later, he too joined his crew in this prayer and thanksgiving.

Dangers! Think of diving constantly with neither protection nor weapon against such enemies as the octopus, stingray, man-o'-war, sword-fish, fierce groper and shark. One day Philip was diving some distance away from his mates when, through his diver's glasses, he saw a tiger shark, many feet in length, coming straight for him. There was but one thing he could do. He prayed. The great creature came on and — swam right past him! You can under-stand why the captain was con-

Missionary in Nth. Queensland

By Mrs. WATSON, B.A.

strained to join with his crew— it was because the Lord was real to them.

Boys and girls, you face an enemy as deadly as the tiger shark. Your weapon is "the Sword of the Spirit." When Satan is aiming straight for you, pray, believing God's Word with all your heart. The Holy Spirit very often brings a text to your mind—that is the shaft with which to win the victory. Read in Matthew, chapter four, how our Lord used the Sword. As you thus use the Bible, you will find the Tempter passing right by, and your character will become more and more like the precious pure pearl "of great price" the Master sought when on the Cross He "went and sold all that He had."

—C. M. WATSON

Just where you stand in the conflict,

There is your place; Just where you think you are

useless, Hide not your face

God placed you there for a purpose,

Whate'er it be; Think He has chosen you for it,

Work loyally.

STATE AGENTS

Victoria: Mr. J. Baxter, 10 Byron Street, North Brighton, Vic.

South Australia: Mrs. Stevens, 13 Second Avenue, Seffton Park, Nealsworth P.O., S.A.

Queensland: Mrs. Elms, Cotton Street, Shorncliffe, N.E.7, Qld.

Tasmania: Mrs. L. MeLagan, Lincoln St., Lindisfarne, Tasmania.

U.S.A Mrs. D. W. Miles, Sixth Street,

Michigan Centre, Mich., U.S.A.

"OUR A IM" SUBSCRIPTION LIST

To July 7th, 1954

Misses K, LC, FW, EW, AB, JD, A, M, AF, CM, FB, SM, EMMcK, RH, AG, 3/6 each. LB, 7/0. ERB, MA, 10/0 each. ARS 2/0, EO 10/6, EL 4/0.

Mesdames MT, MJ, MS, JAMcQ, W, F, JMdl, RB, TC, EAS, TJ, C, HS, AJB 3/6 each. JS, MEL, AG, WRJ 4/0 each. JMH 15/0, WSW, BC, EW, WG 10/0 each. AJB 5/0, FH 7/0.

Messrs. B, KAMdP, JHC, DS, JV, CFS, SS, WMC, FW, IP, SCM, 3/6 each. JBM, AHT 20/0 each. VR, DIHP 10/6 each.

Paid through Mrs. Elms: AMB, EF, MZ, CBG, AS, AM, TJ, ET, DP] KA 3/6 each. ESS,' RC, 5/0 each. FEL 10/6. OM 4/0. '

Paid through Mr. Baxter (Vict.): JD, DD, JR 3/6 each. JL 4/0, E, JF 5/0 each. FR and AT 20/0.

Per Mrs. R. Stevens 10/6.


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A WONDERFUL WELCOME IN VICTORIA

"You'll have to And accommodation for the night, Mr. Long," said the garage mechanic in Yass, after looking at the car. "It wall take all day tomorrow, and if we have to get parts from Sydney it may be longer." We were on our way to Victoria and had just been towed into town with a broken clutch.

It was past the middle of the afternoon. We were not equipped for camping nor had we sufficient money for any extended stay in a hotel. Then I began to think of any friends we could contact. I went to the Post Office and rang some very good friends twelve miles out of town. Would they put us up for the night? Two of the young men students were with me. "Yes," said Mrs. Armstrong—there's a bus that will leave Yass in a few minutes if you can catch it."

The bus stopped at the garage to pick up our luggage and within half an hour we had

TO GOD'S AFFLICTED ONES

The following extract from a letter to a friend written by Mrs. Goforth, a missionary in China, will help you:

"One day last winter when at a place where everything was so hard and I was ill and utterly at the end of myself, I picked up a bit of paper which proved to be part of a 'Life of Faith' for 1916. My eye caught some words which made me look more closely, and this is what I read:

Is this the right road Home, O Lord? The clouds are dark and still,

The stony path is hard to tread, Each step brings some fresh hill,

I thought the path would brighter grow, And that the sun with warmth would

glow, And joyous songs from free hearts flow.

IS THIS THE RIGHT ROAD HOME?

Yes, child! this very path I trod; The clouds were dark for Me,

The stony path was sharp and hard Not sight, but faith, could see

That at the end the sun shone bright. Forever, where there is no night,

Where glad hearts rest from earth's fierce fight.

IT IS THE RIGHT ROAD HOME ! !

found a real Christian welcome and proved again how the Lord can undertake. It was a blessing to us all.

Warm welcomes but cold temperatures were the two main features of our time in Victoria-Our efficient Victorian Secretary, Mr. Alan Bagot, had arranged quite a number of meetings. In fact his good wife said he worked us too hard. We certainly were kept busy trying to see as many friends as possible during our short stay in Melbourne. We are very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stirling for accommodating the two students and to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bell of Brighton for hospitality for myself.

The Half-Yearly meeting for the A.I.M. held at the Noone St. Mission, was well attended. Right from the opening to the Amen after the benediction, it was one of those meetings where the fire really burns. Mr. Living's testimony and greetings helped to set the keynote, then the words from the two students, followed by excellent singing before the message made it a very blessed occasion.

Following the meetings in Melbourne, we went on to Bendigo for one night with the SMI-well family. They had arranged a fellowship gathering for us—it was packed out. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins and Miss F. Rosan, former A.I.M. workers, were with us too. There was no doubt about the warmth of our welcome, nor the sincerity of their prayer fellowship. Miss Hinkson. Mrs. Moore and other prayer partners were there also.

On our way to Shepparton, we stopped at Buffalo Park, Stanhope, home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Enders, missionary enthusiasts who have many friends on their hearts. Mrs. Enders was away but Mr. Enders did very well as cook and the students particularly enjoyed the "bachelor's dinner" of "meat and 'taters".

They are talking about going back to Buffalo Park for their next holidays!

This is being written in Shepparton where again we have ben blessed with a hearty welcome. The A.N.C.M. at Mooroopna hospital had an excellent gathering last night. Tonight is the fellowship meeting in the Baptist Church. This afternoon the two boys have gone to the Sunday School picnic of the Bushlands Sunday School, conducted by the nurses among the dark children here.

We thank God that many new prayer partners have been enrolled and a number of offering boxes taken. Will you join us in thanksgiving for all these things?—EGERTON C. LONG



"Now will I praise the Lord"

"Jt js a good thing to give thanks unto the Jjord, and to sing praises unto Thy Name, Oh MostHigh." (Psalm 92-1).

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven; To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like Thee His praise shall sing? My heart is indeed filled with praise and

.thanksgiving to the Lord for His merciful kindness is great toward us. (Psalm 117-2J. During the past weeks, as I have passed through a time of great bodily weakness, the Lord's presence has been real and very precious. It has been sweet to rest on His promises and in His love, knowing peace and comfort which He alone can give. The Lord has done great things for us, whereof we are glad.

The wonderful progress of our little daughter assures us that daily the Lord's blessing is upon this little child, who has been dedicated to Him. Daphne has brought great joy to us and to our people and we pray she will be a future missionary, should the Lord tarry.

Praise is also given for the lovely little cottage to which I returned.

Never will I forget standing at the door and gazing almost speechless at the wonder of it all —four lovely rooms beautifully lined and painted throughout—-such an evidence of the Lord's provision and the labour of love put into the building and the furniture—all done by my husband with the Lord's help and guidance.

It is a real "Haven" but we do not desire that this earthly home shall be a means of comfort for ourselves only; our greatest desire concerning it is that it shall be a place where our dear people can come and find refuge and spiritual help. Likewise the Lord's people. We are trusting to add to our dwelling a "Prophet's Boom."

"Oh Lord, this home we give Thee To be a little sanctuary, A place where love and faith may dwell And with our lips Thy Gospel tell."

Our own dear folk here on the Reserve extended much kindness to Mr. Pickett during my absence and as many as were able visited me at t h e hospital. We do sincerely thank them. It Is so nice to be back among them again with a strengthened desire for future service.

"Praise ye the Lord'! —MONA J, PICKETT,, Charleville

The Dry Season Evangelistic Tour

Now being undertaken by Messrs. Stretton and Main in the Northern Territory

The first stage of this year's Dry Season Tour has taken us to stations immediately South of Darwin and into the buffalo country out from the Adelaide River.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" is the word of the Lord that came to Hosea, and to day many of Australia's Aborigines perish for the lack of knowledge we are privileged to possess.

Just 22 miles out from Darwin (16 miles along the "bitumen" and 6 miles into the bush) we held our first meeting of the present tour at Howard Creek Slaughter Yard. Here the camp of natives knew nothing of the Gospel, only two of their number having heard many years previously.

Their subdued assentings denoted their un-derscanding of what we said to them. Rippling through this small gathering of eleven, to spur us on to greater earnestness, the working of the Holy Spirit was evident amongst us, both in the desire to give forth the Words of Life and to receive them.

Two more evenings were spent here, when the attendance increased because of the return of men previously away.

Then at the conclusion of the first evening's meeting at Koolpinyah Station (9 miles), with 21 attending, they stood to show a reverential attitude, their acceptance of what had been told them being quite plain.

A second meeting confirmed all that was evidenced in the first. One of their number, Mibel, who had been a patient for some time in the Darwin Hospital, was to help them all by telling them what she had learned from our Missionary, Miss Clark, while there.

Humpty Doo Station (37 miles) and Staple-ton Station (75 miles) both brought the opportunity of an evening's meeting before going on to the Adelaide River Settlement, which is 72 miles South of Darwin. It is out from there that the buffalo country is traversed.

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T H E GRIFFITH PARTY GOES TO SINGLETON —Continued from Page 10

mundra in the moonlight with the lights out on the train, the children enjoyed the wonder of the hills and valleys, so new to them, having lived their lives in the flat countryside.

Then next day on the Northern line, the beautiful Hawkesbury River, delightful scenery, fishing boats, oyster leases, tunnels and the train running so close to the waters' edge—all wonderful! Later they were very interested to see the Hunter River and further on the Great Dividing Range.

MORE WONDERS STILL But on arrival at the College new wonders

opened up — the great company of children, young people and older Christians. In the free happy atmosphere the children knew no shyness but entered happily into everything and learned much during that brief week.

Then came the trip by bus to Newcastle beach and their first sight of the sea and finally on the return journey a half-day at the Zoo—their first ride on a tram and ferry boat and all the wonders of the Zoo.

As they journeyed homeward they wondered how they would begin to tell it all to the loved ones at home. They must have found a way for the mothers say "They are still talking!" And they all want to go again next year.

It was a big effort but well worth while we believe, as the teaching given at the Bible School has taken effect on their young lives and eternity alone will reveal the outcome of it all.

It is a tremendous thing for the College leaders to plan the School and the temporal and spiritual care of so great a number at one time. "We appreciate greatly the labour of love by Mr. and Mrs- Long and their helpers.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAM.

Now our children — at least some of them— are studying hard for the Sunday School Examination on all our Stations.

There is much sickness here—almost every home is affected, and I have had another attack of bronchitis since my return from Field Council meetings. We hope soon to be all well again.

I had a very happy surprise on the Queen's Birthday holiday when Mr. and Mrs. Pattinson of Narrendera arrived in their little truck to spend a few hours with me. It was truly a surprise visit and I did enjoy having them and to hear from Mrs. Pattinson, our Associate Worker, of the people and work at Narrandera.

—M. CAMPBELL

The Dry Season Evangelistic Tour—Continued

Among those present at Mount Bundey Station (12 miles) were four men from the Oenpelli Mission, and we pray that the encouragement thus afforded them may be the means in God's hands of bringing the others into saving truth.

At Marrakai Station (45 miles) the men all came into the homestead compound from 8 miles out, to attend our meeting. Three of the women, one though very ill, followed us in the singing of "Jesus loves me."

Experiences on the Track

Twenty one miles back over the track we had come brought us to a turn-off, along which we travelled 57 miles- Much timber had to be cleared from off the track for 20 miles, or else a way made through the bush, on account of fallen trees brought down by the cyclone of last April.

A second night on this track found us bogged in a river bed, out of which we did not emerge until mid-day on the following day, only to find that at a second river we were unable to make the crossing without chains for the wheels. So we had to return, though not without leaving a Gospel placed in an envelope tied to a tree, for "the Finder".

We had been bound for Point Stewart Station, where two of our boys from the Darwin Home have recently gone, but a letter will now be sent to them. It is the first occasion on any of our tours when four nights have been spent on the track without reaching anywhere.

The Tour's Second Stage

The tour's second stage will take us down to the Daly River, along which there are several peanut farms. We have not previously attemp-ted the crossing of the Daly, but this time we will endeavour, in the four-wheel drive vehicle being used this year, to cross the river which has a stone spillway.

In the changing scene from day to day and in meeting the varying vicissitudes, we hold on to the promises of God, and with Jeremiah can say, "Thy Word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart."

C. A. MAIN



Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia HEADQUARTERS: Tyndale Chambers 242 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia.

Telephone: MA 2078

Motto: Our God Is Able

Director: Rev. EGERTON C. LONG Director Emeritus: Mrs. Retta Long Hon. Secretary Federal Advisory Council: Mr. G. BLACKET.

Hon. Asst. Secretary, Federal Advisory Council: MISS MACKAY Hon. General Treasurer: Mr. R. T. HARRIS

General Secretary: Mr. E. A. COLLINS

VICTORIAN STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL: Hon. S e c r e t a r y : Mr. A. J . Bagdt , 202 Sp r ing S t ree t , Reservoir . Phone JU 4050. Hon. T r e a s u r e r : Mr . L. St ir l ing, 3 Nepean S t ree t , Glen Ir is , Victoria.

QUEENSLAND STATE EXECUTIVE: Hon. S e c r e t a r y : Mr . G. E. Lean, Deloraine St., Wavel l Heights , N.E.2, MU 1708. Hon. T r e a s u r e r : Mrs. Elms, Cot ton St., Shorncliffe, N.E.7.

TASMANIAN STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL: Hon. S e c r e t a r y : Mrs . L. McLagan, Lincoln St., Lindisfarne, Tas. , Ph . B 9305. Hon. T r e a s u r e r : Mr . W. Wolnizer, R i a w e n a Road, Rose Bay, Tasmania .

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AUXILIARY: H o n Sec. and Treas . : Mrs . M. Ta te , Smi th-Dorr ien St., Netherby , S.A.

AUXILIARY SECRETARIES AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES: N E W SOUTH WALES:

Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Seivers, C / - A.I.M. Office. Sydney Women's Auxiliary: Miss L. Back, C / - AJIM. Office. Men's Fellowship: Mr. T. A. Young, C / - A.I.M. Office. Junior Auxiliary: Miss M. Crawford, C / - A.LM. Office. Newcastle Aux.: Mr. F . Wilson, 19 Mitchell St., Tighes Hill. Ph . Hamil ton 1161. Blue Mountains Auxiliary: Mrs. Keats , Albion St., Katoomba. Ph . Kat . 906.

VICTORIA: Ballarat: Mr. J . E. A. Thomas, P.O. Smythes Creek, Victoria. Geelong: Mrs. E. But t , 144 Hope St., Geelong West , Victoria.

QUEENSLAND: Brisbane Ladies' Aux.: Mrs. Thoday, Venner Rd., Anner ley , South Brisbane, Q. Rocknampton: Mr . W. E. Pe rk ins , Wondai , Nor th St., Range , Rockhampton , Q. Townsville: Miss F . B. Thorn ton , Leigh St., Wes t End, Townsville.

Mrs . Benton , 16 Cleveland Ter race , Townsville. Ca i rns : Mr. and Mrs. L. Mergard , 229 Esplanade, Cairns, Q. Kulgun-Kalbar: Miss L. Hel't.

TASMANIA: Launceston: Mr. J a rmie , 22 Balfour. S t ree t .

GREAT BRITAIN: Isle of Man: Mass D. Cubbon, Awyn Beg, Ballasfesson, Po r t Erin. Northern Ireland: Mr . Teeney, 15 Ambleside S t ree t , Belfast.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Mr. R. E. Dailey, R . F J D . 6, Jackson, Michigan, U.S.A.

GENERAL INFORMATION T h e Aborigines Inland Mission is operat ing in New South Wales, Queensland and Nor the rn Ter r i to ry .

Donat ions to the work of the A.'IJM. should be addressed to t he General T rea su re r a t Headquar t e r s or to t he S t a t e Treasure r . Cheques, money orders, etc., should be made payable to "Aborigines Inland Mission".

Offers of Service as Missionaries may be addressed to the Hon. Sec re ta ry of the Federa l Council a t H e a d q u a r t e r s or S t a t e Councils.

P r i n t e d by F . S. Pacey & Sons, P a r k e s St., Ryde, for the Aborogines Inland Mission of Aust., 242 P i t t St. Sydney


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