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VOL. XLIII , No. 10 I8th JUNE, 1949 Registered at the G . P . O . , Sydney, to transmission by post as a newspaper

A Monthly Record of the

Abor ig ines Inland Miss ion

of Austral ia

242 Pitt St., Sydney, Australia

Edi ted by Mrs. R. Long

Annual Subscription, 2 / 6

C O N T E N T S Page

General News 2

Editorial 3 Our Auxiliaries 4 For Young People 5

The Harvest Field 6-10 General Information 16 2 1st Anniversary.

Cherbourg 11 A Visit to Murrin Bridge 11 New Missionaries

Testimonies 13 Sydney Ladies' Aux.

Annual Meeting 15 General Information 16

As The Father Hath Sent Me "So send I you," John 20:21

"Lord, here am I, send me."

So send I you—to labour unrewarded, To serve unpaid, unloved, unsought, unknown, To bear rebuke, to suffer scorn and scoffing, So send I you—to toil for Me alone.

So send I you—to bind the bruised and broken, O'er wand'ring souls to work, to weep, to wake. To bear the burdens of a world aweary. So send I you—to suffer for My sake.

So send I you—to loneliness and longing. With heart ahung'ring for the loved and known, Forsaking home and kindred, friend and dear one, So send I you—to know My love alone.

So send I you—to leave your life's ambition. To die to dear desire, self-will resign. To labour long and love when men revile you. So send I you—to lose your life in Mine.

So send I you—to hearts made hard by hatred, To eyes made blind because they will not see, To spend, tho" be it blood—to spend and spare not So send I you—to taste of Calvary.

—Margaret Clarkson.

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General News

Miss Shankelton has prepared an informative leaflet descriptive of the Ret ta Dixon Home, Darwin, of which she is Super intendent . There are now over 70 Northern Territory children in the Home besides a varying number of young women. These leaflets may be obtained on application to Miss Shankelton or the A.I.M. Office, 242 Pit t St., Sydney.

Rev. K. F. Evans, Baptist Minister of Murwillumbah, conducted the funeral of one of the oldest members of Fingal A.I.M. Native Church. This was in the absence of the Fingal Missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, who were both unavoidably absent in Sydney on account of Mr. Bowen's heal th . Mr. Evans ' warm, ready response was much appreciated.

Mrs. McPhail, our Brisbane worker, is in Brisbane Hospital for a surgical operation on her foot, and the doctor expects it will be 6 weeks before she h able to get about after her retu rn home. In the meantime, Miss Phipps and her sister and Mr. Thow will hold the usual meetings a t Marooka.

Mr. G. E. Lean, our Brisbane Secretary, with Mrs. Lean and their daughter Gladys, travelled to Murgon to take par t in the Cherbourg Church Anniversary. Mr. Lean being the special speaker.

Miss D. Allen, a member of the Hobart A.I.M. Council, passed through Sydney this month with her mother, after th ree months ' holiday in New Zea

land.

Mrs. Deacon, a member of the Adelaide A.I.M. Auxiliary, a t tended the Sydney La dies' Auxiliary Annual Meeting while she and her sister were on a visit to New South Wales.

Mr. E. A. Collins and Rev. H. Cottrell - Dormer travelled around the Windsor-Richmond district of N.S.W. with the object of locating suitable premises for the Men's Department of the Native Workers' Training College. They considered it a suitable location if a house can be procured.

The Director, Mrs. Long, expects to enter the War Memorial Hospital on July 14 for the eye operation (Glaucoma) which has been pending for some time, and will likely be in hospital for a fortnight.

Mrs. Long thanks the many who have upheld her in prayer and asks for a continuance of their remembrance.

ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND Miss Morgan, Business Mana

ger of "Our Aim," reached England safely after a very pleasant voyage. Mr. and Mrs. Halket, parents of Mrs. Bedford, Darwin, were also pasengers on the Orcades.

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) MARRIAGE INGRAM-TWIST: On June II at Merrylands (NSW.) Baptist Church, Margaret Twist to Arthur Ingram, Missionaries of the A.I.M.

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ANONYMOUS DONATIONS Miss Beasley wishes to thank

James 5:7 and 8 for gifts regularly received.

Received at A.I.M. Office (addressed to the Director) £1 from James 5:7 and 8 for the work of the Mission.

Sittings There are two ways of get

ting help. One way is to go around to all your friends and get disappointed and go to God last. The other way is to go to God first. That is the shortest cut. God can make your friends help you afterwards.

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"He took . . . and brake. ' ' "What do we know about t h a t ? Unbroken bread can never be given. Does tha t account for our not having been given?

* M m Sometimes God delivers us

OUT of our difficulties, but a t other times He delivers us IN them.

When the three Hebrews came out of the fire, there was not even the smell of smoke on them. Can tha t be said of us when we have passed through the fire.

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The only way to learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learnt my faith by standing firm amid severe testings.—George Muller.

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Christian people should be employed on the construction gang, not on the wrecking gang.

S M W. My Lord has laid His wounded

Hand Upon my life. At His command The charms of earth have fled

away; Whom shall I send? I hear Him

say. What other answer can there

be? Here am I, Lord, Send me.

Send me!


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

Director: MRS. R. LONG

Our Motto :

OUR GOD IS ABLE

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

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

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

EDITORIAL " T H O U has holden me up," were the words

which came as God's message to me this morning, May 31. They reminded me of God's Word to me on this morning five years ago as I started forth in a stranger's utility truck up the great North-South road which stretches through the centre of Australia. Before night I was brought back in a military ambulance after being extricated from the smashed utility truck in which I was travelling.

That morning the Lord had given me the Word "For I (he Lord thy God will HOLD thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee." He truly kept His Word and the Lord had holden me up and preserved me from death on the road tha t day. This was but one, perhaps the worst, of many accidents in the hundreds of thousands of miles I have covered in "journey-ings oft." How many missionaries can say these same words. "Thou hast holden me up." In our vast country, with our Native people scattered in small companies—all must needs travel and commit themselves to the care of a constant Keeper who neither slumbers nor sleeps. Even as I write some are travelling and others about to start on long journeys. Let us never fail to claim for them journeying mercies.

T H E R E come at times such remarks as these from a missionary's impressions of the Sta

tion to which she has been transferred: "Here,

as every where else, there seems to be a spiri t of indifference and a deliberate turning away from the things of God, proving again the power of the enemy, and showing the need there is to be wholly given over to God in every detail of our lives tha t His Spirit may flow freely through us to reach those who are outside." No doubt these conditions do prevail in many places t o day and all down the days since the Holy Spirit began to take out a people for Himself. I found a wonderful prescription once. It was th i s : "For every look at the people and their cond i tion, take SEVEN looks at the Lord Jesus, our Risen Ascended Lord, who has all power in heaven and in earth." The "seven looks" have always changed me and the outlook. And, as we "look" we hear Him say, "And I, if I be lifted up , will draw all men unto Me." If we obey and begin to lift HIM up afresh as the Crucified One, He will surely fulfil His promise and draw all men unto Him.

T H E Lord has done once more in answer to prayer what seems to us to be "a hard th ing"

in these days of housing shortages. One of our missionaries for some time has known that she would have to vacate her lodgings when the sale by the owner would be completed. The ma t t e r of another home in a town where there is never a vacant house has been kept constantly before the Lord, and now the time having arrived for

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Our Auxiliaries MELBOURNE LADIES'

AUXILIARY

Attendance at our April and May meetings was good. We do t h a n k our Lord for the fai thfulness of His dear ones who have the interest of our Missionaries at hear t and come each month to bear them up before the Lord in prayer and to render practical support to t h e work of the Mission.

We discussed the mat te r of A.I.M. Mission Houses being supplied with an ice chest or refrigerator, and are wholeheartedly with the Mission in th is project. We praise Him for £5 which we have in hand and which we gratefully send to Sydney towards this purpose.

We have been able to send two parcels away in the last two mon ths , one to Mr. and Mrs. Milgate, the other to Miss Campbell.

Our prayers are with our dear Director and we hope to very soon have good news of a successful eye operation.

—E. Stoneham

SYDNEY YOUNG WOMEN'S

MOVEMENT

Our numbers were somewhat depleted at our las* meeting, several members being unable to a t tend for various reasons.

Nevertheless, we enjoyed a happy time of fellowship. Truly we are "All one in Christ'* and our love for the Lord Jesus and

t h e Australian Aborigines has d rawn us together from among t h e ranks of quite a number of denominat ions .

Various needs of the Mission were placed before the Lord in prayer, foremost among these

being the need of the new location for the Men's College, the ice chests for Mission stations and the heal th of our missionaries.

We were pleased to hear from Miss V. Morgan, one of our members who is travelling en route to England on the Or-cades; we also read letters from various missionaries who expressed their appreciation of what little help we are able to give them.

Arrangements were completed for our annual meeting, to be held on June 24 at 7.45 p.m. a t the City Mission Hall, Bathurs t St., Sydney.

As this was our annua l business meeting the election of officers took place. The following members were elected to office for 1949-50:

President: Miss R. Moore; Vice President, Mrs. A. Collins; Secretary, Miss Tilbrook; Treasurer, Miss L. Back; Parcels Secretary, Miss E. Parker.

—R. Moore.

The victories won by prayer By prayer must still be held.

The foe retreats—but only when By prayer he is compelled.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA AUXILIARY

In the absence of the President, one of the Vice-Presidents. Mrs. Black, took charge, and with her usual gracious manner led us into a very real experience of inspiration and challenge.

The prayer session remembered especially our beloved Director, Mrs. Long, in her pending operation and many other requests for prayer were before us, and some points for praise also, which came from the A.I.M. paper.

The message from the Vice-President was based upon 1 Cor. 15:58, the words 'Always Abounding," building for eternity, as she put it. Miss Wright inspired us with her singing also in two solos, "Pass it on," and "When I survey the wondrous Cross."

The offering was again donated to the Refrigeration Fund, and some of the s tudents ' work from Singleton was disposed of. Two more Freewill Offering Boxes were supplied to friends present.

The meeting closed soon after 4 p.m. with prayer and the Benediction, and a few moments of friendly chat.

—M. Tate.

THE SYDNEY Y.W M. ANNUAL MEETING will be held in

THE CITY MISSION HALL, BATHURST STREET On Friday, June 24, 1949, at 7.45 p.m.

There will be a very interesting programme, including a vocal duet, coloured motion pictures of the Aboriginal artist , Albert Namatjira, a Missionary dialogue by the Northbridge Baptist young people.

OUR DIRECTOR, Mrs. R. Long, will be in the chair. MISSIONARY Miss M. Shankelton from the Darwin Home will

bring us a message.

Supper will be served at the close


•'OUR AIM"

F O R Y O U N G P E O P L E

June 18, 1949

A Young Missionary's Adventures For Christ By A.L.O.A.

"Sally, Sally, boil dis fella half dozen eggs, quick, he must be hungry." Sally obeyed and did exactly as her husband asked. She set before the Missionary the half dozen eggs without anything else, not even salt!

Early t ha t morning a sulky— a two wheeled vehicle—drawn by a racehorse called for Miss I. Onary and a little Native girl 10 years of age, and now it was dark, for it took all the day to cover the 26 miles to the first "camp."

A few days before a horseman 3rew up beside Miss I. Onary ' h e n she was returning from a Very sad Native funeral. "Do you like cricket?" he asked, and added quickly, "Plenty of 'Goo-ries' (Aborigines) along the road. Our team is going to play a match and we take you with us. Will you come?"

Miss Onary asked a few questions and gathered from the answers tha t a horse and sulky would be provided, and Katie, the captain's daughter, would drive while all the 13 men would ride on horses, tha t they would be away for a few days and each night they would stay with a camp of their people.

A horseman had accompanied Katie to pick up the Missionary, and he was guide to the start ing-point of the journey.

The Missionary was treated like a queen. At mid-day some of the men made a fire—boiled the billy and "set the table," and told her dinner was ready,

and everybody, Katie and all, left her alone with a big array of tins of beef and fish and fruit and jam, all opened ready, with bread and sugar standing near. When she finished her meal she got up and went away and then all the men and Katie gathered around and finished up all they had provided.

Then, when the horses were fed and watered and rested, off the cavalcade started again. And oh, Miss Onary had a thrilling time with the racehorse galloping down hills and crossing creeks and sometimes fording the river, but all the cricketers kept close enough to make her feel she was being cared for. They talked and shouted together in their language and Katie seldom said any more t han "Yah! Yah!" except when she wanted to light her pipe and she would then say, "Hold de reins, will ye?"

Now the day was over, a horseman had gone ahead to tell the people at the camp tha t they were bringing a Missionary lady with them. There was much excitement. As soon as the sulky drew up, there was a great old noise, of children shouting and dogs barking.

An old man pushed forward and when Miss I. Onary stood up to get out of the sulky he grabbed the Missionary around the legs and lifted her out and ran along with her swaying in her s t range position, and then dropped her right in front of Sally, saying as he did, "Sally, Sally, boil this fella half a

dozen eggs quick, he must be hungry."

Almost breathless, the dear old man kept saying "Praise de dear Lord. I never taut I'd live to see this day—I never taut I 'd live to see this day." His joy and tha t of his dear people a t having a white Missionary visit them was beyond description.

The thirteen men spread over the camp and each was welcomed to some little family circle, and so was Katie.

Then a burning question was discussed "Where will we put tha t fella to sleep?"

Sally won the day: "White fellas sleep high," she said, "Leave him to me."

Sally started off to a f a rmhouse some distance up t h e road and asked for the loan of a table. The kind farmer 's wife lent it to her and Sally carried it down to her li t t le home on her head and proceeded to "make the bed" for her visitor.

She placed the table on some boxes and spread a blanket on it and called Miss I. Onary and the little girl and proudly showed them their bed. Ducking h e r head she said, "White fellahs sleep high."

When bed time came, Miss Onary and her little companion climbed up on to the table and laid down together, and when the improvised light was blown out Miss Onary exclaim-



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The H a r v e s t F ie ld

CONDOBOLIN (NSW.)

"He led them forth by the right way" On March 18 I arrived at Condobolin, con

fident tha t the Lord had led me and would cont inue to lead on. The past two months have shown in a clear manne r tha t He goeth before, and He faileth not. To Him be all the praise and glory!

.The people here gave me a very warm welcome, but wh :n the church bell rang their response was not quite so marked. Sunday sport is a great hindrance. They will travel 60 to 100 miles for a game of football or hockey.

After several a t tempts and much visitation a n d explanation, I s tar ted the A.A.M.M. Women's Meeting with an a t tendance of 9. and an average a t tendance of 6. I do thank God for this oppo r tun i ty to get to know the folk, as well as

give a short message.

A Junior Christian Endeavour Society is being formed, with knit t ing and other handicrafts on t h e same afternoon.

Miss E. Goulter, the former Missionary here, was able to re turn for a few weeks. While she was here we held a service on the Sunday night a t the church, when over 36 attended. It was a joy to see the adults and children gather, and I long for the day when these people, many of whom consider themselves Christians, will so love Him tha t they will a t tend the Sunday morning services as well.

So far no services have been held at the Muri, except Sunday School, but I have visited the people in their homes. We are hoping to hold a n open-air service shortly with the help of t h e Salvation Army officers and their van and loud-speaker.

I am realising more and more t ha t this work here will advance only as we spend time on our knees with Him. —Molly Fairfax.

DUBBO (N.S.W.) While Miss Williams is away on three weeks holiday in Sydney, I have proved the help of t h e Lord in every way, and I praise Him for everything. Truly His grace is sufficient and His

strength made perfect in our weakness. On May 3 we were glad to have Mr. Keith

Lynn, of the Bush Mission, with us at night, and enjoyed the films he showed us of th : i r work and also a flannelgraph talk he gave.

We had a special Mother's Day service, and enjoyed two of our mothers singing "What a Friend we have in Jesus.' After the service we gave away a nice lot of flowers to each mother present.

.We are grateful to our brother Fred Ferguson for all the work he has put into a good cement path in front of our church, and we praise the Lord for supplying another need.

We are thankful too for an ice chest which has been sent to our Mission House at Dubbo by the Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary, and will appreciate it very much in the hot weather.

—I. Argerakis.

BARMAH-CUMMERAGLNJA ( N S W )

It was with joyful hearts that we arrived at the Mission House, Barmah, on the evening of Monday, May 2. We thank the Lord for travelling mercies and for every need supplied.

We arrived to find the house, which has been vacant for ov:r 12 months, in excellent condition, having been cared for by our people and prepared for our coming.

Miss McKindlay and Mrs. Jolly of Echuca, who have come out regularly to hold meetings here, arranged a welcome meeting for us on Mother's Day.

We were pleased to meet so many of the people and to know tha t a work has been carried on in the absence of a missionary. We thank Miss McKindlay for her faithfulness.

It was a joy to meet once again, several members of the Shepparton Fellowship who came up for the Mother's Day Services, also Mr. and Mrs. C. Haynes, of the W.E.C., all of whom show a keen interest in the salvation of our people.

The meetings have been well at tended considering the few who live on this side of the river. We trust t ha t the Lord will bless and draw many of these people to Himself. —W. R. Caddy


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NORMANTON (North Queensland)

Although the past month cannot be characterised by any startling events, yet we believe that a (true work of grace is going on. We were greatly encouraged one Sunday afternoon by two, an old woman and a little girl, who made the great decision, thus showing tha t the Way of Life is open to all, whether young or old. The little girl is now on a cattle stat'ion, and so is in need of prayer tha t she be kept by God. Two Christians re-consecrated their lives to God at the same service.

To-day I was able to commence Religious Instruction in the local State School, thus not only contacting half-castes but also white children who have received practically no spiritual teaching. It was a great joy to have this splendid opportunity amongst the twelve placed under my care.

Miss Lacey has been much hindered by a sprained ankle of late, but it is slowly recovering.

We have many blessings, material and spiritual, for which to thank God. One of the former is the provision of a doctor who has lately come to reside at Normanton. Anyone who has had to live hundreds of miles from the nearest doctor will realise what a great blessing this is.

—L. W. Watson

CHERBOURG (Queensland)

We were greatly favoured this year in having Ihe presence of Mr. and Mrs. Lean and Gladys with uS for our 21st Church Anniversary on May 8. when Mr. Lean was our guest speaker. We held our first Anniversary meeting on the previous night, when our young people and members gave their Missionary programme which was given previously in Murgon Town Hall. Mr. Lean showed slides and pictures of work on the field, and that meeting was also the occasion 0f the final visit of Mr. Edgar Mollenhauer, who will shortly be leaving Australia for Missionary service in the Sudan wth the S.U.M.

At this meeting we had the pleasure also of the presence of several members of the Cherbourg staff who expressed delight in seeing the programme and the work of the people.

There were large attendances at three Services on the Sunday, when Mr. Lean gave inspiring and unique messages with object talks.

SEEKING AND FINDING God has hidden every preci

ous thing in such a way tha t it is a reward to the diligent, a prize to the earnest, and a disappointment to the slothful soul. The nut is hidden in the shell; the pearl is buried beneath the ocean wave: the gold is imprisoned in the rocky bosom of the mounta in; t h e gem is found only after you have crushed the rock tha t encloses it. —A. B. Simpson.

On May 10 Mr. A. Ingram arrived from Woor-abinda to pick up his goods and say farewell to Cherbourg people prior to going to Sydney for his marriage with Miss Twist.

Our people were pleased to see him again and also to see some film strips which they had not seen. His farewell meeting was held on the Tuesday, at which the children and adults gave items in song, and our Deacon, Bora Solomon, expressed his thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Church officers. The missionaries and other members spoke words of commendation, after which Mr. Ingram responded and thanked the church and Sunday School for the gift which was handed to him. —W. R. Bobbins

BERRIMAH (Northern Territory)

Just recently one of our men was talking with me and during the conversation spoke of one of our men, who was baptised a short time ago, in an admiring way, and this is what he said, "Lewin, him finish with old life, him no more play cards, him no more smoke, does not swear now." What joy it was to hear that , and I can add, "Does not go to the pictures." He is most faithful in coming up each evening after tea to read a small portion of his New Testament, and Dick comes too. They cannot read yet, although both are making good progress in the reading class. I read the passage slowly from the Bible and they point out the words in their Testaments and say them after me. I then explain briefly the passage they have read. In this way they are forming the habit of reading God's Word daily. I t is not possible for them to come in


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t h morning, as one could wish, as they leave so earlv for work. Lewin often prays now after our Bible reading. Praise God for His wonderworking power in the lives of these people.

We have had some very good meetings during the past month. Almost everybody on the Settlement at tended one Tuesday evening when lan te rn slides were shown by Mr. W. A. Long of our people on the field, and finishing up with a few slides on the life of the Lord. Some of our people were most interested to see themselves on the screen. The previous Sunday Mr. Long showed slides of the life of the Lord, and the next night Mary said to me, "Oh, I couldn't help thinking all night of those pictures of the Lord and I want to come back to Him," and she did. The following Sunday her husband, Leo, accepted the Saviour. —A. Clark.

f mm:: rimm.: '*mm: ;mim.::^m^:.:mm:z Cannot the love of Christ carry the mission

ary wherever the love of money carries the slave trader?—David Livingstone.

PALM ISLAND (North Queensland)

The church was well filled for the morning service on Mother's Day with an at tentive congregation. Junior and Intermediate Christian Endeavourers sang two special hymns and six of the Jun:'ors recited a Psalm, followed by a story for the children told by an Intermediate girl. Mrs. Fulford gave a challenging exhortation on the duty and privilege of mothers and their children. Girl Guides and Boy Scouts of the Island paraded with their leaders at this service. Three mothers assisted in conducting the evening service, and special i tems of song were rendered by a trio and the Church Choir.

Miss Spohn and I are spending a few days in Townsville to meet and welcome our new missionary, Mrs. Dreghorn. May the Lord bless and use us together in service for Him on Palm Island. —F. M. Beasley

DARLINGTON POINT (NSW.)

It is good to have the car on the road again after the long wait for tyres, etc., and on May 20 Griffith town and the fruit area was visited. This coming week I hope to go across to Leeton, and later to Narrandera and Lake Cargellico— weather permit t ing; rain is falling as I write. Calling on the Rev. and Mrs. Waugh a t Griffith,

it was a surprise to meet again Miss Ruby Tate, (Missionary from India, on deputation) whom I met recently in Tasmania. Fellowship with t h e Lord's people is refreshing.

At the fruit area, I was in time to see some of our people who will soon be returning to other parts of our held.

One of our little school girls, Elsie Williams, is; is being taken to Sydney for t rea tment for hear t trouble, the result of rheumatic fever; \.e shall miss her and the family from our midst this winter.

Some of our smaller families have returned, and the work goes on steadily.

We look forward each month to the visiting preacher from Griffith Baptist Church, usually Mr. Wagner and party, and our people greatly enjoy his messages. Last month, it was a great surprise and joy when Rev. P. J. Hayes. Evangelist, came out, piloted by Geoffrey Waugh. Mr. Hayes gave a stirring message, showing four ways on "How to be lost."

We are glad to say that some who were sick have been restored and are in a t tendance a t meetings again. —M. Campbell.

BOGGABILLA (NSW.)

The last few weeks have seen some coming and going at Boggabilla. Early in May, we said farewell to Miss Twist, as she completed her term of service here, and left us for Sydney for her approaching marriage. In spite of a very wet night, we had a happy little farewell gather ing. Next morning at the school classes, the children said good-bye, and presented her with gifts, many of their own making.

Three girls were able to a t tend the Bible School at Singleton College 'h is year, and we were able to travel with Miss Twist as far a s Moree. We all had a very blessed time as we studied The Walk and Talk of a Christian, and pray tha t the lessons learned may bear fruit in a closer walk and talk with Him. The night after our re turn, we had a Demonstration Night, and the girls took part , enabling those who stayed at home to have a share in the good things we enjoyed.

On our return, Miss Fletcher, who has taken Miss Twist's place, was awaiting us. We welcome her to Boggabilla, and pray tha t her minis t ry here may be a fruitful and blessed one.

—Florence M. Rosan.


'OUR AIM" — June 18, 1949 9 NEWCASTLE WATERS (Northern Territory)

It was my joy and privilege to a t tend the A.I.M. Easter Convention held in Darwin recently. It was grand to meet and have fellowship with the missionaries and join with them in praise and thanksgiving to the One Who was crucified, dead and buried, and Whom the 3rd day rose again. Hallelujah—What a Saviour!

A lasting impression of the Convention is of the work, witness and testimony of our new missionaries to the Darwin area, and those from Delissaville, whose contributions in song and

testimony were really helpful and inspirational. In the days tha t followed the Convention some of us were privileged to meet Dr. Loubach, missionary, linguist and specialist in teaching methods, from whom we received some helpful instruction.

A week at Casuarina, in company with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Long and family, proved restful and invigorating.

The time soon came to leave Darwin. I took bus to Katherine to spend a few days with Mr. Colley. Here I was able to see a little of the work and speak at various meetings.

At the invitation of Mr. Gibson of the Methodist Inland Mission (fellow student of M.B.I.) I spoke at their meeting on the Sunday night— a Mother's Day message. Early next morning, with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, who were start ing on their patrol. I journeyed to Daly Waters. At this centre I was allowed to visit and at night conduct a meeting with the native people. What a privilege it was, and how intently they listened to the Word of Life. Next day after camping by the roadside we came on here to Newcastle Waters.

Quite a few of the dark folk from here have gone out to stock work, others are camping out, including most of the children.

The "Good Hand of the Lord" was evident in many ways during my t r ip "abroad". I thank Him for abundant mercies at the hands of Miss Dinham and Mr. and Mrs. Bedford, and each one whose fellowship made the time one of blessing and strength. — Mervyn O. Pattemore.

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EIDSVOLD (Queensland)

We send loving greetings to our interested and praying friends, from Eidsvold. Our Heavenly Father is never failing in His love and care for us. To Him we commit the seed sown in His Name amongst our dear people.

At times it seems there is little being done for His kingdom, but although we do not have large gatherings or regular meetings owing to the scattered people we do have almost daily contacts with the people and sometimes a visit from those who live some distance away. We thank God for these opportunities of sowing the seed.

On Easter Sunday we welcomed Mr. Davison as the speaker to our afternoon gather ing; though numbers were small it was a time of sweet fellowship and blessing. Our Mother's Day service was encouraging; it was a bright, happy gathering. One tiny babe was dedicated to God. At the close of the service all enjoyed afternoon tea, out in the sunshine.

We have been able lately to pay two visits to Mundubbera and had little meetings in dear Mrs. Pope's home.

Like Paul of old let us thank God and encourage ourselves in the Lord. —N. S. Wilson

EDITORIAL—(Concluded).

her to move a very suitable and comfortable home has been opened up and a lock up garage across the road has been offered to her by the owner of the cottage.

Miss Ca.mpbell rejoices at God's provision for her. Truly our God is able. We are encouraged to continue our prayers for the provision of p re mises for the Men's Department of our Native Workers Training College and also a suitable dwelling for our Missionaries in Moree. We have a definite promise of "houses" for those who leave all for Christ's sake, and the Lord our God has always honoured it.

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, wha t soever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS. Phil. 4.8.


10 "OUR AIM" — June 18, 1949

Fifth Vacation School at Singleton During the May school vacation, another suc

cessful Bible School was held at the College here in Singleton.

Visitors arrived from Boggabilla, Fingal, Bal-rana ld and Redfern. The total did not quite come up to former years, but there was an average of thirty five here for the week of study.

"The Christian's Walk and Talk" was the title of the series of studies given each morning and afternoon. They started at the Cross and took the s tudents on through the teaching of the two natures , the great possibility of victorius living and similar studies from Romans 6 and the lives of Paul and his companions. These studies followed last year's series entitled "The Christian's Bir th and Growth."

Mrs. Long conducted the opening exercises morning and afternoon and taught about six new choruses and ten memory verses, and conducted Bible drills and quizzes. Then followed the study given by myself, and the student's then filled out study blanks and questions on the lessons. Miss F. Rosan, visiting missionary from Boggabilla, finished each session with a period of related handwork.

The demonstra ton night was a revelation of

all tha t had been learned during the week and showed real progress in the studies. Two students gave flannelgraph talks chosen from the week's lessons. Others gave stories and memory work, and all sang the various new choruses and hymns.

The Director, Mrs. R. Long, handed out the diplomas and prizes for the work completed and expressed joy at seeing the evident growth in many lives.

We were very glad for the fellowship of visiting missionaries, Mrs.K. Bowen, from Fingal, Miss F. Rosan from Boggabilla, and Miss W. Ay-ling, who came the furthest of any from Balran-ald. Mrs. R. Long and Miss C. Presnell arrived on the Thursday evening. Mrs. W. Griffith, of Newcastle, helped Miss Clough in the kitchen arrangements.

General news from the College includes the visit of Mr. L. Stirling to work on our pumping plant and now Mr. E. Stretton has put it into final shape for delivering water to our gardens, for which we do praise God. Spiritual victories in the lives of the students, too, give us cause for rejoicing. We ask again for prayer for wisdom and the loving patience of God in t raining lives for Him. —E. C. Long.

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por tant being the results of the visit last month of our Director, Mrs. R. Long, who suggested t ha t we have a regular Sunday Service instead of fortnightly as it was in the past. These additional Sundays are now being carried on by Mrs. Alec Russell (senr.) with ' h e help of others, with one or two Services each Sunday with good at tendances.

A number of the folk from Karuah journeyed to Hinton, taking pa r t in a meeting with singing and playing the gum-leaves, which was enjoyed by all present.

A good number from Karuah at tended the A.I.M. Quarterly Rally at Hamilton on Saturday, April 2, taking part in song and giving items with the gum-leaves. On Saturday, April 9, we had a bus rally from Newcastle, which arrived at Ka ruah at 4 p.m. After all had had tea the Rally commenced a t 5.45, the Mission Hall being full to overflowing. We al enjoyed with much blessing a good spiritual programme of about 2

hours. During the meeting some splendid testimonies were given. The bus left at 8 p.m. on its re turn journey to Newcastle. Mrs. Taylor and myself with Mr. and Mrs. Dates remained in the Mission House for services on the Sunday.

The usual 8 o'clock prayer meeting on Sunday morning was led by Mrs. A. Russell (senr.) and was a spiritual feast and blessing, ten being present and all taking part, reading, speaking and praying. The meeting continued for 11/2 hours. The Sunday morning service, Sunday School and After Meeting was a time of unity and fellowship. Further arrangements have been made for another baptismal service which will be conducted by the Director's son (Rev. E. Long), there being 5 candidates for baptism. The church at Karuah will be taking par t at the Interdenominational Day of Prayer at the Mait-land Road Baptist Church, Islington, on Saturday, June I I .

Prayer Par tne r Pray on. Heb. l.6. —Arthur H. Taylor.


"OUR AIM" — June 18, 1949 11

Twenty-First Cherbourg

Cherbourg Church Anniversary was very appropriately celebrated with a triple meeting on Saturday, 7th May, combining the 'Display by the A.A.M.M.," Mother's Day Items and Farewell to Mr. E. Mollen-hauer. of Murgon, accepted candidate of the Sudan United Mission.

At 7 p.m. with Mrs. Bobbins presiding over a large gathering, including officials of the Cherbourg staff and Murgon visitors, and Mr. Robbins at the organ, the girls of the three sections of the A.A.M.M. presented a half hour programme. They began with a weil rendered Welcome Chorus, after which a portion of the Scriptures was recited.

Three different coloured ribbons distinguished each group. Junior. Intermediate, etc., and the white frocks lent dignity and beauty to the items, as the girls marched on and off in accurate manner . In the items tha t followed by song and recitation they told of the work of the movement and their work for other Aborigines. It was a fine display.

Samples of the beautifully made work arrayed among coloured posters were on the platform for all to view.

With baskets of flowers the girls again marched on to the platform and sang sweetly "A Song to Mother." Following this, they presented each visitor and every mother with a bouquet and greeting.

Mr. Lean then gave a short session, showing pictures of themselves taken one Easter Convention and also of Palm

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Island. Mr. E. Mollenhauer followed,

also using slides, and presented in a most enthusiastic way the needs of the yet unevangelised peoples of the Sudan, emphasising the marked increase of pagan propaganda. How much they need the Light of the Gospel which we are able to send! Mr. Mollenhauer was assured tha t he would be loyally remembered in prayer and as they waved white handkerchiefs and sang "Good-bye, God Bless You,'' we knew it would be so.

Sunday was another happy day of useful opportunities. The morning service culminated in gathering around the Lord's Table.

In the afternoon the Combined Sunday School gave an opportunity for Mr. Lean to use the Object Talk on Traffic Signals.

Children were again dressed for this occasion and rendered several items. After Sunday-School they marched to the Hospital singing; choruses and carrying flowers.

At the Evangelistic Service on Sunday evening, the Gospel was clearly presented with the aid of a model of a lighthouse. There had been the message of "The Living Light,' ' ' T h e Humble Light," "The Constant Light," "The Missionary Light" and for the last "Light" we had "The Warning Light." "He tha t ha th the Son ha th Life, He tha t ha th not the Son of God ha th not Life." The invitation to come to ' h e Light was sounded and we believe the Spirit of God imprinted this message on some of the hearts of those dear people.

A VISIT TO THE NEW ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT AT

MURRIN BRIDGE While Miss Goulter was in

Condobolin for a few weeks recently, we took the opportunity of visiting Euabalong and Mur-rin Bridge Aboriginal Station.

It was a great joy to me to meet the Euabalong folk, and to speak to the children at the day school. Once again we were the guests of Mrs. A. Thompson.

While there we made inquiries regarding the possibility of living at Euabalong with the view of visiting the Menindee folk now residing at the Murrin Bridge Station. The big problem is the need of a car. Murrin Bridge is 9 miles from Euabalong. and there are no mail cars or milk lorries going there re gularly. Miss Goulter and I were able to visit there through the kindness of the local storekeeper allowing us to travel out with them.

We enjoyed the trip out, and when we saw the lovely new homes built for the people by the N.S.W. Government Aborigines Welfare Board, and the children waving and welcoming us, it certainly made my hear t rejoice. I just wanted to stay!

We enjoyed visiting the people in their homes. Quite a number asked if I was coming to live with them, and when would I be out again? I said I hoped to be out again before long, but I would have loved to be able to say, I'll soon be at Euabalong-come in and see me."

It is grand to know tha t He doeth all things well, and as He has led so far, we can trust Him for the further steps.

Brethren, pray for these folk. They have very little help, and I believe there is already a football team formed, which means Sunday sports. —M. Fairfax.


12 "OUR AIM" — June 18, 1949

Our Standard Bearers Miss PRESNELL, on her re

tu rn to the Singleton College from her furlough, undertook to take the six Fingal girls who had at tended the Bible School, back to their homes and to remain a t Fingal for two or three weeks and allow Mrs. Bowen to remain with her husband at Manly, N S W .

Miss Evelyn WALKER, a graduate of Singleton College, who has been waiting to go to a Station, accompanied Miss Pres-nell, and is assisting her in the work on the Tweed River.

Mrs. DREGHORN left Sydney for North Queensland on May 12. She spent a few days with friends in Brisbane, where her testimony was blessed, and then travelled on to Townsville, where she was met by Miss Beasley and Miss Spohn, and accompanied across to Palm Island, which she reached on May 24.

Mr. E. R. STRETTON left Chatswood, Sydney, on May 19,

TWO MISSIONARIES PASSING

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ADELAIDE

Miss Shankelton expects to leave Sydney for Darwin on July 6, and will travel through Melbourne and Adelaide and thence by t rain to Alice Springs and by service coach to Darwin.

Miss Eunice Holley, a new-Missionary, will be travelling with Miss Shankelton as far as Tennan t Creek.

Both Missionaries will be available for meetings in both cities. In Melbourne Miss Shankelton will address the Nurses'

to begin his long journey by utility truck to the Northern Territory. He hopes by the good hand of the Lord to reach Newcastle Waters about the end of June .

Miss L. CARTEN, an early graduate of our Native Workers Training College, while on her furlough a t her home in Grafton paid a visit to Sydney during the month, and has been staying with the Director and other friends. Miss Carten has been a t work in N.S.W. Queensland and Northern Territory for over 7 years.

Miss WILLIAMS has enjoyed a brief holiday with her parents a t Five Dock, Sydney.

Miss FLETCHER, who spent her first year of Missionary service on Palm Island, has now joined Miss Rosan in the work at Boggabilla.

Mr. J. QUINN came down to Sydney to report to the doctor and has returned to Walcha for another 3 months .

Christian Movement on July 8, and both sisters will be present a t the Ladies' Auxiliary meeting, Melbourne, on Tuesday, July 12. They will D.V. proceed to Adelaide tha t night to speak at the Adelaide Auxiliary meeting in the following day.

Friends wishing to contact these Missionaries or afford Miss Shankelton an opportunity to tell of her work at the Retta Dixon Home, Darwin, and Miss Holley to give her testmony, may do so by writing to Miss L. I. Waite, 20 Myrtle Road, Hampton, S7, Melbourne, and to Mrs. M. Tate, Smith-Dorrien Street, Galway Estate, Adelaide.

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"OUR A I M ' ' — June 18, 1949 13

Testimonies from New Missionaries Faithful is He tha t calleth

you. Who also will do it." 1 Thess. 5, 24.

Saved from a life of deep sin, t he Lord called me to work amongst the dark people of Australia, at a time when ill-heal th, age and other lies held me back, but by faith in Him, He over-ruled.

After booking the first par t of my journey to my first appointmen t on the field (Woorabinda) Central Queensland), I had 4/3 left, and was to leave next day, but I stepped into the plane with £30. Praise Him!

Travelling by plane, train and truck, I arrived here safely. At Sydney head office I was met by the Director, Mrs. R. Long, who asked me to go to Singleton College for a week on my journey up. I was met by Mr. E. Long, in charge of the work there, and after a time of fellowship and assisting in repairs, etc., I continued the rest of my long trip to Perch Creek.

Whilst travelling I was able to speak to many about the Lord. I lost my bike, pen and coat on trains, but the prayer of faith the Lord will always answer, and I arrived at Perch Creek with all three.

The work a t the Woorabinda Settlement gives one cause for praise to God. Three have come out for the Lord at the last few meetings who have been living in sin, telling us they want to t u rn to God. Another girl hopes to go to the Singleton College for training for full time work. We long and believe to see a deeper work done here by the Spirit of the Living God.

Mr. A. C. Goulter is in charge of A.I.M, work on Woorabinda, where about 700 people live. We have three meetings on the Lord's Day, two on Thursday and we are s tar t ing a Bible study and prayer meeting on Tuesdays. At present we are very busy with repairs to the Mission House, which is on the Perch Creek Cattle Station. The Manager of the Cattle Station and his wife are good to us, supplying us with fresh milk and meat. The days here are hot and the nights cool. I do much biking to the nearest towns, though reads are bad and sandy.

Christian love to all readers.

—Frank Pickett

How good is the God we adore. Truly His faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

Here I am, at last on Palm Is. and my hear t is bubbling over with praise and thanks to our glorious Lord for His undertaking for every step of the way.

After arriving in Brisbane on Friday, May 13, I spent a very profitable 4 days in tha t City, meeting many interested friends of the A.I.M. I contacted Mr. and Mrs. Lean not long after my arrival to learn what their plans were, and found tha t they had "booked" me for the Sunday meetings at their Church a t Banyo and also the Auxiliary meeting on the following Tuesday.

I was unable to book on the Tuesday's t ra in and had to wait till Thursday. This delay enabled me, a t the invitation of

Sister Grace, to visit the Baptist Church at Greenslopes, where I also gave my testimony and met many fine and A.I.M, interested folk.

The t rain arrived at Townsville at 4.20 a.m. Saturday, and Mr. Elms met me with his car and took me to the home of Mrs. Thornton, where Misses Beasley and Spohn were staying.

We spent an enjoyable 3 days there and visited the Baptist Church. Mr. Elms kindly took us up Castle Hill, where I caught my first glimpse of Palm Is. What a truly glorious sight met our eyes on every side and our hear ts praised the Lord for His handiwork.

We boarded the "Wondai" at 11 a.m. Tuesday, but owing to engine trouble, did not leave the wharf until 1.15 p.m. We had a good trip over and of course I was all "eyes" and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of my journey ever since leaving Sydney.

It was just on dusk as we anchored some way out from the shore and as the smaller boats came out to meet us then I got my first good view of these Palm Islanders, who were all so eager to lend a hand with the stores, na i l and luggage.

What a scene as we were pulled over the beautiful tu r quoise blue sea towards the palm-edged shore, lined with dark figures. I felt as though I was surely dreaming.

As we stepped ashore many of the Christians rushed up to greet Misses Beasley and Spohn



14 "OUR AIM" — June 18, 1949

"Granny" Browning, of Fingal, Tweed River THREE HUNDRED ATTEND FUNERAL

On the night of May 6, 1949, one of God's choicest children passed t r iumphant ly into the presence of her Lord and Maker. Dear old Granny Browning (or Granny Lemmick as she was best known), of Fingal, N.S.W., had laboured long and faithfully for her Saviour. The fine Christ ian family which she leaves behind bears testimony to the love which their mother had for her Master.

There being no missionaries at Fingal just a t t ha t t ime, Mrs. Janie Paulson, Native Worker, came to us at the Baptist Manse, Murwillumbah, for assistance. Mr. Evans was able to visit the family in their time of bereavement and bring to them vords of comfort.

On Sunday, May 8, at 1 p.m. the A.I.M. Church a t Fingal was filled to capacity for the funeral service and a very large number had to remain outside. The affection and honour with which Mrs. Browning was held was evidenced by the number who at tended and by the many floral tr ibutes. Bus loads of people came from Chin-derah and Parry's Estate, Tweed Heads. In all about 300 at tended.

After the service, conducted by Rev. K. F. Evans in the church, the congregation quietly followed Granny Browning's mor ta l remains to the graveside where she was laid to rest. Around

the open grave the congregation sang a favourite hymn of Mrs. Browning's, "Out of my bondage." In the presence of God Mrs. Browning could now sing —

"Out of the fear and dread of the tomb. Jesus I come! Jesus I come!

In to the joy and light of Thy home, Jesus I come to Thee.

Out of the depths of ruin untold, Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold, Ever Thy glorious face to behold,

Jesus, I come to Thee!"

Mr. Evans spoke of the way God had changed The life of our sister because she had yielded to Him. He had taken her out of the bondage of sin and made her a new creature and He had used her to lead her family in the ways of Life and Truth. And now He had taken her from this vale of tears, from this world of suffering, sin and sorrow and crowned her with life immortal, in the land where God shall wipe away all tears: from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying nor pain.

It was a lovely service. Those outside of Christ must have been impressed by the calmness of Mrs. Browning's loved ones who through the vale of tears rejoiced in the t r iumphs of God's child who had received her coronation.

—L. M. Evans.

Miss Presnell Visits Shepparton and Cummeragunja On my way home from fur

lough, I felt the Lord would have me visit some of our dear people in the South, where I served for many happy years.

I went to Shepparton, where I once again enjoyed fellowship in the home of Mr. Cummings and family. Most of our people were away a t work, but I was glad to meet some, among them Gran Nelson, one of our fine old Christians. We had a lovely t ime of fellowship together, and with the One we love so well.

From there I went to Barmah

and Cummeragunja, and was (he guest of Mr. and Mrs. Austin, whose door is ever open to our Missionaries. I met many of our people, though quite a few have passed on since I left. I missed them.

Did I get a welcome, you ask. My word, I did! On the Sunday I had a service in the church at Barmah when every seat was filled and we had a blessed time together.

I was pleased to find the Mission House and the church in such good order after being vacan t so long. It speaks well for

our people there, tha t nothing has been destroyed. Though there are lots of boys around, (hey have not broken a window in the Lord's House, nor the home of His servants.

Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. T. Dunolly deserve special mention. They have watched over the property, for which I am sure God will bless them.

—C. Presnell.

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"OUR AIM" — June 18, 1949 15

Sydney Ladies Auxiliary

Annual Meeting This year our Anniversary

Gathering was held on May 25 in the Social Hall of the Bible House.

We are grateful to our Heavenly Father tha t our Director was able to chair the meeting again. Mrs. Long opened the meeting with the words:

Jesus, we Thy promise claim. We are gathered in Thy

Name; In the midst do Thou appear, Manifest Thy presence here,

and after leading in prayer gave a greeting from Singleton Native Workers Training College, Philippians 4:7.

The Bible Reading, Psalm 116, was read by a graduate from the College, Miss Winifred Marti, formerly of Woorabinda, Qld.

Mrs. C. A. White, President of the Auxiliary, welcomed the visitors, speaker, soloist and Missionaries to the meeting, and presented each Missionary with a little love gift of flowers with a surprise envelope attached. It was an inspiration to have the presence of seven Missionaries, Miss Shankelton, Miss Cavan-agh, Mrs. Bowen. Miss Williams, Miss Carten and Miss Twist, and also Miss Holley, a new Missionary, besides Miss Acland and Mrs. Collins, of Headquarters.

The Missionaries gave brief greetings from their various stations, from appropriate texts, and requested prayer for their work.

Mrs. Hunter 's messages in

song were much appreciated and enjoyed by those present.

Our Secretary, Mrs. Servers, in her report gave an outline of the work accomplished by the ladies throughout the year: gifts including an ice chest sent to Dubbo, and material gifts sent to Missionaries, and £9 donated toward travelling expenses for two Native Missionaries, the renovation of the Sydney offices and the cost of materials, also the cleaning of the offices, the management and provision for the Annual Meeting tea, were samples of the Auxiliary's work for the year.

The Treasurer also gave her report as to the finance received and expended in these activities.

Mrs. Hunter sang feelingly, "The toils of the road will seem nothing when we get to the end of the way," just before Mrs. McLeod Jones gave a very helpful message from the Is ' and 2nd chapters of Exodus, the theme of her address being "Women of faith and courage and their influence for God.'' She entreated all to sow a life of service and devotion to God.

After the closing hymn and prayer, a very happy time of fellowship was spent together, while afternoon tea was served by the members of the Auxiliary.

We thank God for a happy year on behalf of our own na t ive people, and seek His divine blessing on the coming year.

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ed, "Oh! look at the s tars! ' ' Just above their heads a piece of the bark roof was missing, and there above them were God's beautiful stars.

The little girl knew her Missionary had neuralgia and thought she would be feeling the cold from the opening in the roof, so she said quietly to her, "Never mind, Miss. Jesus had nowhere to lay down Els head."

The little girl's reminder of our blessed Saviour and the lovely thought that she remembered what He said, helped the Missionary to soon fall asleep.

Another story of what hap pened before Miss I. Onary went to bed will be told next month.

TESTIMONIES FROM NEW MISSIONARIES

(Continued from Page 13) and I was duly introduced to all and sundry as it seemed.

What a lovely spot this Palm Is. is! I am now comfortably settled into my room and feel very much at home with these two friendly and keen fellow-workers.

On Wednesday night \v? went across to Dick Palm Island's place and had our Endeavour meeting outside on forms with a light in the centre.

To hear these dear Christians, in a way all of their own give you a welcome into their midst in such a warm sincere spirit, truly goes right to one's hear t .

Last night in the Church there was a welcome to me with about 50 or so present. I gave a part of my testimony and call to this work and met many more of the Church members and children and thoroughly enjoyed it all. —N. Dreghorn.


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

T e l e p h o n e : MA 2078

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D i r e c t o r : Mrs . R. L o n g — Tel . UA 5989 HON. ACTING SECRETARY FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. G. Blacket. HCX. GENERAL TREASURER: Mr. R. T. Harris.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GREAT BRITAIN : Isle of Man: Miss D. Cubbon, Awyn Beg, Ballafesson. Port Erin. Northern Ireland: Mr. Feeney. 13 Ambleside Street, Belfast.

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

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N The Aborigines Inland Mission is operating in New South Wales, Queensland. Victoria and Northern

Territory. Donations to the work of the A . l . M . should be addressed to the General Treasurer at Headquarters

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

Offers of Service as Missionaries may be addressed to the Hon. Secretary of the Federal Council at Head quarters or State Councils. *w»"

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


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