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Vol. XXXVIII. No. 4. December 18, 1944. . Registered at the G.P.O.. Sydney. for t ransmiss ion by post as a newspaper

THE BIRTH OF JESUS

Christmas Meditation.

Suppose that Christ had not been born That far away Judean morn. Suppose that God, Whose might hand Created worlds, had never planned A way for man to be redeemed. Suppose the Wise Men only dreamed That guiding star whose light still glows Down through the centuries. Suppose Christ never walked here in men's sight, Our blessed way, and truth, and light. Suppose he'd counted all the cost, And never cared that we were lost, And never died for you and me, Nor shed His blood on Calvary Upon a shameful cross. Suppose That having died He never rose. And there was none with power to save Our souls from darkness and the grave! As far as piteous heathen know, These things that I've "supposed"—are so!

—Martha Snell Nicholson.

A Monthly Record of the

ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA.

Edited by Mrs. R, Long.

2/6 per annum, post free.

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CONTENTS: Page

General News 2 Young Folk 5 Australia Calling 13 Field Directory 16

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Page Two O U R A I M December 18, 1944

GENERAL NEWS The glad news reached us from

Palm Island on the eve of our annual meetings, of twenty-seven souls making decision for Christ during the visit of Mr. E. Brainwood. They are mostly young people, for which we praise the Lord. Mr. and Mrs. Buckley were greatly heartened. Since then a baptismal service has taken place.

During the same week the inauguration of an Auxiliary at Rockhampton, with eleven members, into which other staunch and eager friends, we are sure, will be gathered, and the subsequent visit of its President, Mr. H. Abbott , to Woorabinda, for the C.E. Anniversary, was also good news.

The first baptisms have taken place at Newcastle Waters. Two believers have in this way confessed their faith in the Lord Jesus, and their determination to follow H im.

Mrs. SOUTHWELL, in whose home the Epping prayer meeting is held, was taken suddenly ill on the Sunday before the Christmas g i f t afternoon, and the meeting was transferred to the Baptist Church, at the kind invitation of Mrs. Wr igh t . Mrs. Blacket represented the Director as the speaker. Mrs. Newton, the Secretary, is indefatigable in her efforts to interest others in the work, and rejoiced in the gifts she was able to display on behalf of many friends.

Mrs. COLLINS was the speaker at the Dulwich Hill Baptist Kindergarten Christmas Tree for our stations, and the four students from Dalwood took part in the function, which immediately followed the annual meetings.

Mr . E. H O R N , of the S.S.E.M., paid an unexpected visit to Cherbourg on 21st November, and spoke to the Christian Endeavourers, who greatly enjoyed hearing of the Lord's work in another f ield.

Mrs. McLagan, 385 Liverpool Street, Hobart, is the new Secre

tary of our Tasmanian Council. Her first service was that of organising the Hobart annual meeting for November 27th. W e welcome our sister as a fellow-worker into our fellowship, and trust she will receive blessing as she seeks to serve her Lord in the A . I .M .

A number of reports from our Stations really belong to last month, but owing to the annual report occupying the space, there was no room to publish them, even in their abbreviated form.

The water problem is again acute at Tennant Creek, and a move to some better watered locality is being considered. Other places on our field are suffering from the widespread drought. Mr. Collins has been carting water for some time from Greta, 4^ miles distant, to the College at Dalwood in the Branxton district of the Hunter River Valley, which has been severely stricken by the drought.

SYDNEY Y .W.M. In the tea-interval at the an

nual meetings we made a presentation of a leather writing case to one of our members, Miss Spohn, who has been accepted by the A . I .M , as a Missionary, and who was leaving for Barmah in a few days' t ime. A t our November meeting we were pleased t o receive a letter from her, thanking us for the gi f t and telling us a little about the work in which she has just started.

A t our October meeting Miss Spohn gave us her testimony. W e also had Mrs. Long as a speaker that night, and she told us about her visit to the Northern Territory. W e were very interested to hear about the children's homes which Mr. and Mrs. A . Long have at Tennant Creek, and we are forwarding 10/- towards this work. W e are going to try and send any gifts we can that are needed for this work.

—Jean Pidcock.

SIFTINGS The man who holds God's faith

will dare to obey Him, however impolitic it may appear. Abraham held God's faith and offered up Isaac, accounting that God was able to raise him up.

Want of trust is the root of almost all our weaknesses.

Faith makes the greatest burdens l ight; unbelief makes light ones unbearable and intolerably heavy.

As one of a thousand you may just fail, but as One Plus God, you are bound to win.

One mercy is a plea for another, for indeed it may happen that the second is a necessary complement of the first.

No treasure was ever stolen from the Heavenly deposit.

Al l the doors that lead inward to the secret place of the Most High are doors outward—out of self, out of smallness, out of wrong.

A N O N Y M O U S DONATIONS. Gratefully acknowledged: £1

(1/11/44), " for your work among the Aborigines, from Interested"; £2 (9/11/44), for General Funds, left at A . I .M. Off ice; £1 (10 Nov., 1944), received by post, Auburn postmark, for General Funds; £3, received by Mrs. Long, from a sister; £5, received 29 /11 /44 , by Mrs. Long, at Chatswood, from "Yours in H im , " with the words, "Whatever you feel led to do with this money"; £1 , received by Mrs. Long (30/11/44), Zillmere postmark.

FOUND AT A N N U A L MEETING. A tiny cream silk purse was

found at our annual meetings in Sydney. Owner please apply A . I .M . Off ice.


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ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA Founded August 1, 1905

DIRECTOR: Mrs. R. Long; Hon. Sec: Miss F. M. Swane; Hon. General Treas.: Pastor A. L. Perry, J.P.

Our Motto:

OUR GOD

IS ABLE

The Abor ig ines Inland Mission has for its ob ject the evangelisation of the Aboriginal and half-caste people of Austral ia. It seeks to carry out the Lord's commend, " G o ye therefore and teach all nations . . . Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you . " M a t t . 28:18-20, with the establishment of an indigenous Church and Nat ive Ministry ever in view.

It is interdenominat ional in character. Membership is based on Absolute faith in the Deity of the three Persons of the G o d h e a d ; Absolute belief in the inspirat ion and author i ty of the O l d and New Testament Scriptures and Absolute faith in the power of G o d to meet every need of His servants and His work.

The Mission is supported by the unsolicited freewil l offerings of the Lord's people given in answer to prayer.

IT seems a very short time since we stood at the portal of 1944, and now it is about to close

with the golden seal of Christmas. We extend to our readers our warm thanks for fellowship and support throughout its days and weeks and months, and ask you to join in thanksgiving to the Father of mercies for all His loving kindnesses which money cannot buy. We give unto the Lord, too, the honour due to His Holy Name for all He has wrought in us and through us, and for assurance that our labour is not in vain in the Lord.

T H E month immediately behind us has been a very full one. Following the annual meetings a

gathering of the Missionaries, who were present, was held in the Mission office, when the field and its needs were reviewed, and prayer made unto God for His guidance and enabling to diligently carry out His programme for us.

The next day the Missionary Council met and discussed further the present position of the work in the various States, and the desirability of certain forward moves, going straight on with them in the present wartime, believing that N O W is the accepted time.

Then our Missionaries began to scatter and most of them are back in the thick of the fight again.

T H E opening of the re-built Darlington Pt. Church was fixed for November 25th, and Miss Camp

bell and her people set themselves with wholehearted purpose to have all in readiness for the great day. It was my privilege and joy to spend a few days at this place of blessed memories. Much prayer, as well as strenuous effort, brought the happy event to fruition, and i t was indeed a time of rejoicing and soul-refreshing for all who were

present. The alacrity with which the people responded to every request made to them was heartwarming. All possible was done to retain the contour of the old building, so that the late Pastor, Bobbie Peters', Church would still remain as a memorial of him. Outside there is a graceful green pepper tree, which our brother planted, and another close by planted by Mrs. Charlie Runga, wife of the builder, who is also in the Heavenly throng.

ONE little incident I will not soon forget. I was speaking with Mr. Charlie Runga, who built

the first Church, and who, with Mr. Clancy Charles and Mr. Harry Williams, has re-built the present one, and I remarked what a help it would be if he could go from place to place helping us by building, with others, Churches, on our Mission Stations, where they are needed. His face lit up and he thrust out his hand, and I clasped it as he said, " I accept that offer." On the opening day he repeated it, and we trust our brother will be able to carry out his heart's desire.

A heart-to-heart talk with the people in the lovely little building, just before I left for Wi lbr iggie to catch the homeward train, brought us face to face with our great responsibility to our Lord and Master, Who had bidden us G O FORWARD to the regions beyond with the blessed gospel story and we laid ourselves at His feet to go on with the task He has set us.

He hath sounded forth the trumpet That shall never call retreat. He is sifting out the hearts of men Before the Judgment Seat. Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him, Be jubilant, my feet, Our God is marching on.


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Our Auxiliaries MELBOURNE LADIES'

AUXILIARY.

W e had a splendid gathering with 21 present at the Christian Club on the 14th November, to meet Mr. and Mrs. Davy on their way through to Northern Territory. Both Mr. and Mrs. Davy spoke, Mrs. Davy regarding her work at Moonah Cullah, and Mr. Davy of their hopes for the future. The great joy it gave them both to be called to such an important centre to labour for their Lord was very evident, and their faith was resting on "Our God is able." They both realised the blessed truth of 1st Corinthians 1:20, their only source of wisdom Christ.

W e all felt it a privilege to have them with us, and to wish them "God-speed." After a happy time of fellowship together over a cup of tea, we all joined in singing "Blest be the tie that binds," and Mrs. Cawood committed them both to the Lord.

BRISBANE LADIES' AUXILIARY. W e were very glad to welcome

back to our Auxiliary again our sister, Miss Abbot t , who has been absent from Brisbane for about two years.

The ladies have set themselves the task of praying in sufficient funds to send £1 to each missionary on our list as a Christmas box, and 10/- for each child in the Mission. The November meeting revealed the money coming in well, and all money for outlying stations was sent away.

The afternoon tea for the city folk has been planned (D.V.) for December 2nd; Mr. J . Sullivan is to be the speaker, and we do pray that the message may be full of the power of the Holy Spirit, that

some soul may be arrested and saved while there is t ime.

The work of collecting guarantee tickets and changing them for useful articles, which has gone on for years, is slowly coming to an end, which fact we rather regret, as we have been enabled in the past to send a good many towels and tea towels to the different missionaries. These days there is only glassware offering, which the ladies buy, and put the money into funds.

—R. Thoday.

SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY,

We rejoiced to have the fellowship of 18 ladies at our meeting, and received much encouragement from their presence. Our President, Mrs. Porter, led the meeting, and Mrs. Long addressed us on items of much interest from the Northern Territory with respect to the three homes that had been founded there for our native children, and also referred to our annual meetings, asking that much prayer be made for them, that new workers might be forthcoming as a result, and remembering also the outgoing Missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Davy, and Miss Spohn.

Final arrangements were made regarding the annual meetings, and remembering the kindness and much willing assistance given us by Mrs. McNabb, the caretaker's wife at St. Stephen's, i t was suggested we give her a small g i f t in appreciation.

Two of the ladies, Mrs. Bricknell and Mrs. Bettesworth, are to represent the A . I .M, at the United Missionary Rally, to be held November I I th, to help with the tea and decorating a table.

Wi th much pleasure we welcomed Mrs. Weymouth, sen., to our meeting. Mrs. Weymouth is from Hobart, Tasmania, and is on her way to join her son and his wife at Tingha, where they are labouring as Missionaries. She gave us a little talk and craved our interest by prayer as she journeys to Tingha. W e wish our sister God speed and much blessing.

—A. Bettesworth, Asst. Sec.

ADELAIDE AUXILIARY MEETS

Mr. AND Mrs. DAVY.

Mr. Wichert, our President, and myself met the train from Melbourne on which Mr. and Mrs. Davy were to arrive from Melbourne on their way to Tennant Creek. After meeting the two missionaries, much time was spent over Priority, etc., but finally, we got away from the station. Mr. Wichert had his car, and took us to Wil lard guest house, the W.C.T.U. Hostel, where we had arranged that they be accommodated.

Mr. and Mrs. Davy were able to do some necessary shopping with seemingly great satisfaction, and we had a very inspiring meeting of the Auxiliary, which was a happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Davy both spoke and we did enjoy it. Another big parcel of goods for Christmas came in, and after the meeting afternoon tea was served. This was such an opportunity to freely speak with Mr. and Mrs. Davy, and the members made the most use they could of the t ime.

Mr. and Mrs. Wichert took the two missionaries home to tea, and returned them in good time to the Hostel for a good night's rest. The next morning Mr. Wichert took them to the station for the next stage of their journey to Alice Springs.

— M . Tate.


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FROCKED IN SHINY GOLD.

For Their Anniversary Item.

One day I met TWO little girlies on the Reserve and told them to come to the Mission House to be measured for their special frocks. They were not long in coming, but when I appeared with just a tape-measure and pencil and paper, they looked mystified and were none too pleased!

It took a great deal to convince them as to what the frocks were for, and it was not easy to send them away without seeing the frocks. I asked them to bring another girlie to be measured, but there was no thrill in that, so she had to come alone.

Later in the day the first two came shyly to the Mission House, and when asked what they wanted they said, "Our dresses." I'm afraid my scissors and machine must have been slow. In fact, I was still busy in the kitchen cooking. But at last Saturday came, and the frocks were all sufficiently forward to be tried on. Any dressmaker would have been delighted to see the approval shown by the respective owners and many admirers. Olive is usually called "the Fuzzy Wuzzy angel" — her little eyes simply sparkle at any time, and now to be frocked in shiny gold was just all she desired. On Sunday afternoon, when they all six appeared on the platform at church, accompanied by two boys, they did indeed look the "Sunshine" they represented.

— M . Wilson.

A LITTLE MISSIONARY.

Lou. was only four years of age. Her father and brothers were great fighters, and it was so hard for them to keep out of fights.

It may seem strange, but one would often see that when the men started fighting, their wives

Our Page for

YOUNG PEOPLE

would pick up a stick or anything handy and go out to help their husbands and boys in the fight, and often there would be more than a dozen fighting together at once.

At our prayer meeting one day little Lou. was sitting by her mother's side. Her mother was telling me how her husband and boys would go out to fight and she could not help picking up a stick or something else and going out, too, and yet she knew, as a Christian, she should not do so, but how could she stop?

I told her the Lord could help her, and that if she found herself grabbing her stick to go out, to rush into the bedroom instead, and if she could not lock the door to sit or kneel against it and pray to God that He would stop them fighting. I told her that He would stop the fight if she only asked Him to.

Next day Lou.'s mother came up to me with a radiant face and joyful heart. She said, "You know what you told me yesterday? Well, last night the boys were outside the house fighting, and I go to grab a stick to run out to them, and little Lou. said to me,

'Mummy, you know what the Missionary said, you know Mummy.' It made me remember, and I dropped my stick and ran into the bedroom and prayed, and they stopped fighting straight away."

Truly little Lou. was a little missionary in remembering what I had told her mother, don't you think?

— W . Leitch.

FORMATION OF A N

A.I .M. AUXILIARY AT

ROCKHAMPTON.

For some long time in our city some of us have felt there has been a need for a Rockhampton Auxiliary in the interests of the A.I .M.

In meeting with one another and talks over telephones, we decided to hold a meeting on October 28, at 3 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Neilson, Denham St., off Canning St., to consider the formation of an Auxiliary. Eleven people were present, and others would have been along but were tied down. We were all very pleased with the meeting. The Auxiliary was formed, with Mr. H. G. Abbott as President and Miss M. La Bruney as Treasurer. Mr. W . Perkins was appointed as Secretary.

We are to hold our meetings once a month. The first one will be on the 10th November at 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Neil son, and each monthly meeting is to be held on the second Friday of each month.

The Secretary's address is Mr W . Perkins, "Wondai," Agness of North Streets, Rockhampton.


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The Harvest Field REPORTS FROM OUR STATIONS

New South Wales MENINDEE.

It is now more than a month since we arrived here at Menindee, and the experiences of these last weeks have been very varied. W e have found the hot climate and the severe dust storms a little trying, but the Lord is with us.

The children are a constant source of joy to us, and have rallied around very well indeed. The attendance at the S.S. is on the upward grade, and averages 20-25, while the C.E. meetings are higher. A t first we found that the older folk were very shy and as we were strangers we just had to introduce ourselves, but now we are welcomed on our visiting rounds.

W e feel the need of much prayer, for without Him we can do nothing, and it is our earnest desire to see many of these people saved.

K. and M. Milgate. C A R O O N A .

How wonderful to be guided by the Lord! Since leaving Lismore, on the North Coast, to take up work here at Caroona, we have been very conscious of His guidance, first for petrol for the long tr ip, and then for mercies on the way. On arriving here, to find things not just as expected, we were a bit troubled, but oh! what lessons we learn daily as we hear Him say, "Fear not."

Truly, the Lord has done "exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think." W e have a house about five miles from Caroona Aboriginal Station. The Sunday School is very well attended, with an average of about 60 children, but the older people are more difficult to reach. W e hope to overcome this by holding a service at night.

W e have commenced to visit our out-station, Curlewis, 35 miles away. We expect the Lord Jesus to do great things here. Pray that we shall not fail Him, for "He is able."

The kindness of the people in the district makes the work easier.

—Duncan and Blanche Ferguson. FINGAL.

He knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness.— Deut. 2:7.

W e praise God for His support and guidance as another month goes by. Mrs. Robbins took one of the girls to Brisbane Hospital for eye treatment, and we are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Thoday for their hospitality of accommodation for both of them.

We are encouraged greatly by the Bible Study Circle, held on Saturday evenings. W e rejoice to have sufficient money in hand to line the sitting-room of our house, when the materials arrive. W e greatly appreciate this gift, given for the purpose, and we pray that the donors may be blessed.

We had a few nice showers yesterday; and a delightfully cool change to-day, which is very refreshing after the hot spell.

— W . R. Robbins.

PILLIGA. If ye ask anything in My name, I will do i t .—

John 14:14. God assures us that whilst we are yet praying

in accordance with His will, He is working or answering prayer. During recent weeks we have experienced something of such an answer to prayer. We have prayed for a spiritual awakening on this place, and we do believe that the Lord is granting our petitions. Blessing has been experienced through the visit of three young brethren from Lismore, Messrs. Roy Roberts, Sid Roberts, and Keith Roberts.

Further opportunity for service has been provided in that I am now able to give Scripture Lessons three times a week in the school. The Sunday School is now divided into two classes, and with the assistance of my co-worker, Keith Roberts, it is organised a little better. On Saturday evening, 18th November, we held our first Senior Christian Endeavour meeting, at which blessing was experienced by all who attended. W e hope this week to start a Junior Society.

W e praise God for answered prayer concerning a mother who, at one stage, would not allow her children to come to the meetings; also concerning a father who adopted a hostile att i tude against us and threatened to take his children away from the station. Now both of these parents allow their


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children to come to the services. Such is only an evidence of the Lord's work in the lives of the people, for He is constantly assuring us that if we ask He will work; we cannot but rejoice with the hymn-writer in the words, "We' l l praise Him for all that is past, and trust Him for all that's to come."

— J . Quinn.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AT BOGGABILLA.

" O give thanks unto the Lord: for He is good For His mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so."

. . . and it is because we again wish to "say so" that this report is being penned.

The great event for November at Boggabilla was, of course, the Sunday School Anniversary celebrations. The three services, morning, afternoon and evening, took place on Sunday, 10th. A t the morning service, eight Young Worshippers' League Certificates were given for regular Church attendance, and a prize for the neatest Y.W.L. album. A t the afternoon service, for which our little cottage was crowded to capacity with seven mothers (with babies) and forty children, the Cradle Roll Certificates were given out.

The Sunday School concert was held on the following Tuesday. As on the Sunday night, the cottage verandah was used as a platform, the congregation sitting out in the open-air. The weather did not look very promising the day before, but proved to be perfect for the event, a real answer to prayer, as there was no place where we could hold it indoors. Mr. Beardow, the school teacher, chaired the gathering, and Mrs. Beardow distributed the prizes. The big item of the evening was a Bible-play on Ruth, with appropriate costumes and scenery. It is our prayer that the lessons in song and story will sink deep into many hearts.

We appreciate gifts from the Bible Society of Australia again, and help from Sister Wynter, of the Far-West Children's Health Scheme, personally, and in the Sunday Schools at Mungindi and Moree. W e had another time of fellowship with her on Wednesday, 1st November.

During the month many of our people have been able to avail themselves of free dental attention from dentists who are travelling through the North-west in their splendidly equipped rail-car.

I shall (D.V.) be paying another visit to Talwood, Boomi, Weemelah, Mungindi and Moree during December to bear again the sweet, old story of "God , made man."

- L W . Watson.

QUEENSLAND

N O R M A N T O N . "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith

without wavering, for He is faithful that promised." During the last few weeks both Miss Rosan and

myself have proved His faithfulness day by day. We praise the Lord that we have both been restored physically. Af ter coming out of hospital the Lord opened up the way for us to visit Lotusvale cattle station (60 miles from herej, and what a blessed time of refreshment we had; we do thank Him for the love and kindness shown to us.

We had opportunity of contacting other camps of our people at Myravale and Delta during our time away. Miss Rosan had the joy of visiting quite a number of our folk at Delta, as reported elsewhere in this issue.

When we arrived home last week our people were glad to see us. "We' re bin missin' you dear sisters," one dear soul exclaimed. "When does school begin?" was the chorus from the children. School has started again and how excited the children were to see some nice new stools and desks, which Mr. Skinner, the Protector, ordered several weeks ago.

—S. Williams.

CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR ANNIVERSARY AT WOORABINDA.

Yesterday (12/11/44) was the great day for which our Endeavourers have been practising for many weeks past.

The warmth of the weather did not hinder an enthusiastic participation by all members.

Sister Beanie Cross and Delphine had cleaned the church, and Brother Paddy Flynn was responsible for tasteful decorations of greenery with British, Australian and American flags well displayed.

It was our privilege to have, as visiting speaker, Mr. Harry Abbot t , of Rockhampton, who is the Intermediate Superintendent for the Central Qld . C.E. Union. In addition to this, our brother holds the office of President of the newly-formed A. I .M. Auxiliary in his home city, so he was doubly welcome. His messages were helpful and inspiring.

The Intermediates—the only definitely constituted Society here—had pride of place with an item entitled "Love One Another," and their beautiful hymn, "Jesus, hold my hand."

The Junior children put plenty of volume into their special song, "Joy Unspeakable."

Rather shyly the Senior Endeavourers came forward to render their little piece, taken from "The Evangel," "Many Tribes have never heard."


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It was good to tee the church well filled (or both services, end to have three friends from the Settlement Staff present in the afternoon.

A baby was presented to the Lord at the close of the Praise Service, which was led by brother Percy Shields.

We can truly say, "Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow,' and look to Him to keep us "shining for Jesus" in the year ahead.

—F. M. Beasley.

PALM ISLAND.

When we heard that Rev. J. G. Ridley was speaking at meetings in Brisbane and Kalbar, we wished he could come here, yet did not think it possible. The God of the impossible, however, brought it to

pass, and he spent two nights and a day on the and. On the Wednesday night he spoke to a

gathering of some 130 of our people, and ten white visitors. After the meeting there were a number of decisions and restorations. We very much enjoyed the fellowship of Mr. Ridley and Mr. Bruce Bryson, who accompanied him.

We had the added pleasure, too. of having the assistance of Mrs. Demlin, Native Worker, from Cherbourg, during her short visit to Palm Island. She spoke at four meetings and superintended the Sunday School one Sunday when I was in bed with an attack of bronchitis. It was the first occasion that some of our women had heard one of their own women take a service.

On the Sunday night a man and hit wife came back to the Lord.— R. Buckley.

EIDSVOLD. A.J.C.E. commenced, and Lending Library

opened. This month has seen the commencement of the Junior Christian Endeavour; the attendance it good and the children are keen. We are grateful to the Rev. A. T. Whale for his interest, and his generous gift of badges and all needed literature to give our Society a good start.

Mr. and Mrs. Cribb, of Gayndah, have generously made us a gift of some very suitable books, and we have started a lending library for the people. This is meeting a real need, as so often comes the request for "something nice to read."

Through the kindness of Christian friends, I was able to visit some of our people at Mundubbera, and minister the Word of Life to them. Quite a number of our Eidsvold people have left the town, and we are sadly missing them, and praying they will return,—N. S. Bellinger.

Let UK reverently gaze a t the Babe of Bethlehem. and Irani some of thin lessons front Him which are found In those who were associated with Him.

Let us find Him as the Saviour as the shepherds did.

Let us bow before Him In consecrated devotion an the wise men did.

Let us keep silent when we cannot understand as Joseph did.

Let us t ake Him in the arms of our faith and love a s Simeon did.

Let us speak of Him to others ad Anna did. Let us Sing of Him to his praise as the angels

did. Let us MUSE upon Him in our hear t s as .Mary

did. The main practical question is. does t he Christ

of Bethlehem reside In the manger of our hearts and does His humble spirit character ise us In all our ways? Let us remember He was born among us and born for us that He might be born in us

A CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR GIFT-SUGGESTION.

TREASURE IN AN EARTHEN VESSEL

The story of Native Pastor Bobbie Peters, of Darlington Point.

By W . ARNOLD LONG. Price 1/- (Postage 1 1/2d

If desired, we will post a copy direct to any address, with the sender's name and personal

greetings enclosed. Send your order to our Literature Agent:

Mr. N. LEEDER, A.I .M. Office,

242 Pitt Street, Sydney. N.S.W.

HELPFUL GIFTS FOR BOGGABILLA. Sister Wynter (Far West Clinic) has offered to

help with the work amongst the children at Mungindi and Moree. It is splendid to have the prospect of a regular meeting at the former out-station again.

A tray for holding Communion glasses, beautifully made by my father, together with a useful bread container, have been most thankfully received. Nine Bibles given by some Junior C.S.S.M. campers, together with second-hand Scriptures, have come to hand. Others have remembered the work and ourselves with gifts in money and in kind. Through them all our gracious God has helped us.

During the days when I have been resting my leg to give an obstinate festered scratch an opportunity to heal, our folk nave bean most helpful. — C . M. Watson.


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NARRANDERA MISSION C H U R C H . About two years ago Sister Rich, a nurse in

Narrandera Hospital, saw the spiritual need of the coloured people living on the "Sand Hills," a short distance from the town, and began visiting the people, who live in their own homes on their own land, not a Government Reserve.

Two others, Miss Beryl Smith and Miss Daisy Parker, have been associated with Sister Rich in her labours for the Lord. Very soon they saw the need of a Church building, and after considerable work, were able to arrange to purchase a block of land adjoining the properties of the people amongst whom they were working.

They took the matter of building a Church to the Lord in prayer, and He raised up helpers— first some of the R.A.A.F. personnel and then friends far and near, who began to send donations from all over the Commonwealth, until sufficient was provided, not by solicitation, but in answer to prayer, for the needed building. The Lord, too, provided voluntary builders and labour, and in November of last year a fine little building was opened to the glory of God. The one chosen to perform the ceremony was Mr. Lindsay Grant, one of our Native Workers, for some time resident in Leeton.

So far all was accomplished by these independent workers, Sister Rich and her friends. Narrandera had long been on our list as an outpost, and we desired to compass it efficiently, but only occasional visits had been possible, through a good many years. We rejoiced in the Lord raising up these fresh labourers to do the work.

Now a time has come when Sister Rich is leaving Narrandera, and together with the fact that these workers feel that closer attention than their avocations will allow, should be given, they decided to approach the A. I .M, and ask the Mission to take over their property and continue the work.

A t their request, Miss Campbell went over to talk it over, with the result that Sister Rich approached the Mission in writing, asking us to accept responsibility, saying she would transfer the Church building and all it stood for to the A. I .M.

On the way to Darlington Point, Mrs. Long stayed a night in Narrandera. These three young women met her, and Miss Campbell came across to meet her and drive her back. Sister Rich accompanied us to the Sand Hills, and we were delighted to see Hie fine litt le building and some of the people residing nearby.

PEACE! The Prince of Peace ( IS . 9:6). He in our Peace (Epb. 2:14).

A world at war—In depthless sorrow—

O'er shadowed by a fearsome morrow,

Where men for better days are pining,

Yet fine their yearning hopes declining—

Shall see THE PRINCE OF PEACE.

A lift- amidst its conflicts cowering,

Beset by forces overpowering. Crushed down and beaten by its

sinning, No hope of peace by effort win

ning— May we know the Christ— OUR

PEACE. O come, Lord Jesus, to Thy reign

ing. Let song and praise supplant com

plaining. This world front strife and tears

deliver, Come Lord, me from my sins to

sever— (). come, Lord, WITH THY

PEACE. —Rev. Edgar Miller.

The proposition was talked over again, and the responsibility was definitely accepted, and in due course the transaction will be legally endorsed.

The work is very dear to our three young friends,

who have at heavy cost and much sacrifice rendered such splendid service to the Lord. We pray that the Lord, Who does not forget their labour of love, will further enrich them and give them increasing joy in Himself, in their efforts to extend His Kingdom, and that He will increase our capacity and add to our Missionaries so that we will be able faithfully to discharge our undertakings.

At the close of the special opening service of the Darlington Point Church, the Director made a presentation of six books to the chief men and women who took part in the re-building, and six others to those who, mainly through their daily occupation, took a lesser part in the work, "at a token of remembrance on the occasion of its opening," and also one to Miss Campbell, whose leadership has meant so much. Difficult at the task had been to obtain materials, and have them delivered at such a distance, in wartime, she had "laughed at impossibilities, and cried, it shall be done."


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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION (NOVEMBER 10th 1944)

A splendid gathering of A . I .M, supporters and friends assembled in the Ferguson Hall, St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Sydney, to rejoice in the Lord's faithfulness and blessing throughout another year, in the afternoon session of the annual meetings of the Mission.

Rev. W . Gibbins, of Islington Baptist Church, Newcastle, presided, and told early in the meeting of his own and his church's deep interest in the Mission. No less than six Missionaries of the A.I .M, are member of his church—Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Collins, and Mr. and Mrs. K. Milgate. Mrs. Gibbins is secretary of the Newcastle Ladies' Auxiliary. Rev. A. L. Leeder opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Long, Director, in moving the election of the Federal Council, spoke of its worth to the Mission, and the fact that in its election the whole ramification of the Home base was represented—State Councils, Aux-publrcation, Prayer Letter distribution, Offering iliaries, Young People's Movements, "Our A i m " Box, and all other organisation for the maintenance of the work. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber, and unanimously endorsed by the meeting. Miss F. M. Swane, Secretary, Federal Council, read greetings from the various States and Mission Stations. Mr. A . L. Perry, General Treasurer, gave a brief statement of funds handled during the year, showing the income to be £6,735, of which £ 1,000 represent trust funds, mainly for church buildings, part of it being brought forward from last year, and £3,561 of the total being received by the Missionaries direct from donors. Native Churches had contributed £407 to their own local upkeep, to the support of the Native Workers' Training College, and had included Missions in other lands, and the B. and F. Bible Society and the Australian Bible Society in their contributions.

Mr. E. A . Collins, of the Native Workers' Training College, read 2 Kings 7, on which the Chairman based a very helpful address, which warmed all hearts and inspired the Mission for future service.

Mrs. J . Davy, Missionary from Moonah Cullah, who is with her husband setting out for the Northern Territory, in a brief address opened the door and let us look at the work at this South-west Station as it is. Jim Wickey, a young Native Christian from Darlington Pt., gave a bright testimony. Mrs. E. A . Collins introduced four College students,

Dulcie Dennison, from Boggabilla; Vera Bartman, Mungindi; Ruth Wright, Moree; and Rachel Lacey, Cherbourg; and they sang nicely several times during this and later meetings.

The main missionary address was given by Miss M. Shankelton, Missionary from the Northern Territory, who is in charge of our evacuees at Saints, in South Australia. She told of a blessed work of grace amongst these people living in a group of farms with a Half-caste Home for young women and children as the centre. All in our Half-caste Home have been converted, with the exception of one girl. Miss Shankelton gave the story of conversion after conversion in the Home, and of the young women who go out to work and the women occupying the surrounding farms. A small Native Church has come into being, and a crowning blessing has just been experienced, when one of the occupants of the group of farms who was returning to her husband in the vicinity of Darwin, Mrs. Alice Fejo, had been set apart as a Native Worker and supplied with helpful equipment and sent forth in the Name of the Lord, with much joy.

The Tea Hour was a happy time of fellowship. The Y.W.M., who gathered in one table group, presented Miss Spohn, who had been a member for many years, with a beautiful leather writing case.

The Interval Meeting, with Rev. A . I. Davidson (W.E.C.) as Chairman, occupied a very stirring hour before 7.20. It was used in the dedication of three outgoing Missionaries, whom Mrs. Long introduced, Mr. and Mrs. J . Davy and Miss M. Spohn, and a fourth included in the service by prayer, Miss D. Giles, who has been delayed by illness. Miss Spohn gave her testimony of God's call to her and of His leading since she responded.

The two Vice-Presidents of the Federal Council, Mr. L. Scott and Mr. W . E. Porter, took part in prayer and Bible reading.

The Chairman's address to the outgoing Missionaries was based on John 15:16—"Ye have not chosen Me, but I have CHOSEN you and ORDAINED you, that ye should G O and BEAR FRUIT and that your fruit should REMAIN"—the emphasised words were his points. It was a f i t t ing word, not only to the outgoing missionaries, but timely for all present.

The College girls sang the chorus, "To the ends of the earth," twice, and then the audience joined


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building of Darlington Pt. Church, which is about to be opened. The great need of workers was in. Pastor Keith Matta, of the Sutherland Congregational Church, led us all to the Throne of Grace as he offered the Dedicatory Prayer. This blessed service, for which the Hall was packed to capacity, concluded with the hymn—

"Bless Thy Servants, Saviour, bless them, As they go at Thy Command."

The evening session was held in the beautiful Church so generously placed at our disposal. Mr. R. A . Hind, a member of the Federal Council of the A.I.M., presided, and called upon Mr. Evans to pray for God's blessing. Mr. Hind drew attention to the fact that our General Treasurer, Mr. A. L. Perry, has completed 25 years of service in this office, and gave incidents of the Lord's financial provision in answer to prayer at the Council's meetings.

Mrs. Long, Director, the first speaker, drew from the annual report some of the year's transpirings, which were based on its opening words:

The Report gives 82 names of places in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory, where the Mission has carried on its work during the year. Some of its stations and outposts not included in this number have been untended during the year owing to lack of workers. Ninety-one Missionaries and Associate Workers are engaged in the work, seven new Missionaries and two Associate Workers being added during the year.

Mrs. Long then made mention of work on typical stations, Woorabinda, Boggabilla, Peak Hill and Palm Island and Tennant Creek. Building funds for the erection of Churches at Boggabilla and Eidsvold had been built up, and one opened for a most needed building at Dubbo, and also the re

presented—some specialists, a nurse and school teachers, are required, and many Missionaries, for we will now be able to send workers to the centre of the Territory as quickly as such are available.

Mr. Clancy Charles, Native Worker, spoke of what the Lord Jesus Christ meant to him. Six years ago he had been present at the annual meetings, and testified as a young convert, but since then he had gone on to know the Lord.

Mr. Ken. Bowen, who has been ten years in the work, mainly in Queensland, gave a warm inspiring address, taking as his subject, "Your young men shall see visions," which brought our brother and the people he has worked amongst very near to the hearts of all. The Lord was magnified in incident after incident of His transforming power in life and in death of Aboriginal men who were saved by His grace.

Mr. J . Davy, who served for 4 | years in the A.I.F. before his release to enter the service of the A.I.M., was the next speaker. He told of the way the Lord had led him and guided his footsteps into the Missionary pathway, and asked for prayer as he and his wife set out for their work in the Northern Territory.

The Chairman's closing words were a stirring call for the large number of young people present to yield their lives unto God for Missionary service, and to consider in their response to tne Lord's call for workers, the needy Aborigines of Australia, and if He had spoken to them thus, to get in touch with the Director or any member of the Mission. In announcing the concluding hymn, Mr. Hind asked only those to sing it who could really say i t to the Lord, "Anywhere with Jesus."

W e believe the Lord of the Harvest spoke to some present, and we trust their response was "Here am I, send me."

A SCHOOL-GIRL CALLED HOME

AT WOORABINDA. Very many of our people have been ill with

gastric-influenza, and the Missionaries did not escape. The deaths of two babies and also of a schoolgirl, who had been ill for a long time, and of a dear old man named Tommy Tomahawk, who was seriously hurt in a motor accident, have moved us to "number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The schoolgirl had suffered greatly, but often asked the woman who acted as night nurse to sing the loved hymns for her. As we spoke to her of the Lord Jesus, Kathleen's worn face would light up with a smile.— F. M. Beasley.

SICKNESS AT NORMANTON.

We have had occasion to visit the hospital often, as a number of our dark people have been in, most of them suffering with fever, and the missionaries have not escaped this. I had a few days in bed at home, then, after my recovery, Miss Williams took sick with fever, and she had to spend a week in hospital. She is home again now, and progressing well.

A cloud of sorrow shadowed us a few weeks ago. One of our men took ill suddenly and passed away. It was a shock to us all. This man has known the way of salvation, but we do not know what his spiritual state was when he passed away.— F. Rosan.


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O H , COME, LET US G O

AND FIND THEM.

Miss Rosan writes from Normanton:—

One day we had the opportunity of a ride to Delta Station, and we both went over. Miss Williams was not able to come with me to the Fish-hole Camp, l { miles away, as it was in the heat of the day, and the walk would have been too much for her.

One of the dark girls took me across the dry paddocks to Fish-hole, and two of the little dark boys from Delta came, too. As we approached the camp we saw everyone clearing off to the creek, and knowing them to be shy, I was afraid we would not have, the opportunity I had hoped for. However, when we reached camp and found one old lady left there, she told us "all the others bin clearem, cleanup " and a few minutes later they all came back, with clean faces and clean frocks!

We all sat under the shade of a big tree on the creek bank, and with pictures I told the story of Jesus. Some eyes fastened on the pictures, others were shy and only stole glances at them, but all were quiet and seemed to listen. Afterwards I endeavoured to teach them the chorus of "Jesus loves me," but they were too shy to say even the words.

When I was leaving, several spoke to me for the first time, and called me "Mrs. Thomas." They did not seem to understand who I was. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas had contacted them for a short while several years ago, and I suppose that is the only time they have ever heard the old, old story.

What a glorious privilege is ours to be able to bring them the message of Love,

FAREWELL MEETING TO

Mr. K. COLLEY IN BRISBANE.

Monday evening, 16th October, saw about twenty of those interested in our work gathered together to send Mr. K. Colley forward on a wave of prayer, as he set out again for the Northern Territory; it was intended that he would be going by plane the next day.

Rev. A. T. Whale presided over the meeting, and in his remarks told of the formation of a C.E. Society at Eidsvold, by Miss Bellinger. Topic books, badges, and a few essentials had been forwarded, and it is anticipated that the initial membership of twelve will very shortly be greatly multiplied.

Mr. Warrie Phillips, Cherbourg's Sunday School Superintendent, who is at present employed in Brisbane, rendered a solo and then a few commended Mr. Colley to the Lord.

Mr. Colley gave several pictures of the actual position and conditions of the people in the NT., and recalled some of the triumphs over the enemy, how that those bound by the subtle influences of Satan through superstitions and fears, had been brought under the sound of the Gospel, and are now not only under the influence of Christ, but are bearing effective witness amongst their own, of Christ's power to deliver and to keep.

Mr. Colley wishes to thank all those who have assisted him in any way, and deeply desires the continued prayer-interest of God's people.

— G . E. Lean.

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AUSTRALIA CALLING THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH LINE. By W . A. Long.

Across the continent of Australia, from north to south, there stretches the Overland Telegraph Line, the longest land line in the world. Over seventy years ago (1872) it was linked with the undersea cable at Darwin to give Australia its first means of speedy communication with the outside world.

The construction of this line was a marvel of achievement in the face of great difficulty and hardship, and loss of life. Throughout its entire length, 2,000 miles, the conditions were primitive and rough. Much of the country was unstocked, and had never been previously opened up. Depots had to be built, and supplies carted without the aid of railways.

For more than 1,500 miles in the inland this telegraph line does not cross a single permanent stream. It is little cause for wonder" that at one stage the organisation of this gigantic task broke down. By a supreme effort on the part of those responsible for the work, order was restored from chaos, and the northern and southern sections were at last joined.

In some places, owing to the scarcity of timber, the poles had to be transported as far as 350 miles. But the work was hardly completed, at a cost of £338,059, before a further £82,660 had to be spent replacing the wooden poles with iron ones, owing to the destruction caused by white-ants.

More than eight years ago, after a long journey overland through N.S.W., Queensland and the eastern half of the Northern Territory, the headlights of the Van illuminated, in the evening, the two wires and the small iron poles of the famous line. For

eighty miles after passing the last station-house we had been journeying through desolate, uninhabited country, and the sight before us sent a thrill of pleasure to our hearts.

Along the track of this line we hoped to sound a greater message than any that ever flashed along its wires, the message of pardon, comfort, and everlasting life—the gift of God to a world of dying sinners, through Jesus Christ the Lord.

A t that time very little traffic moved on the rough bush road that twisted about as it followed fairly closely the seemingly endless line of poles. For twenty miles after we turned southward we followed this track until the old stone buildings of Tennant Creek Telegraph Station came into view. Among the gum trees and wattles by the bank of the creek we camped for the night, and later Mr. Weston commenced the settled work of the Mission in this district. Here also we met some who were alive when the white men came with their bullock teams and carts and waggons to cut their way through to the north.

It is recorded that when the first message came through to Adelaide over the telegraph line there was great excitement.

But among the Aboriginal tribes of the interior there was excitement of a different kind, as they discovered this mysterious intrusion into their domains. The War-ramunga tribe, in the Tennant Creek district, came in from a hunting excursion on the eastern side to find one day that a wide path had been cut through the scrub from the south. They saw the wheel tracks of the carts or waggons and concluded that these

must be the tracks of a devil. They all jumped or vaulted over them for they must not tread on the tracks of such a fearsome being.

Later again they returned to find a long line of wooden poles, or "sticks," with a great length of "str ing" stretched from pole to pole. They heard a mysterious humming sound like the murmur of many bees and listened with ears pressed against the poles.

Some of the old men took their stone tomahawks and cut deeply into the wood in search of wild honey, but could find none. They had yet to learn the significance of the line that divided their country, but which united Australia more closely to the great world outside.

Here at this Mission Station there is a very old Aboriginal, who was a young man at the time of the above mentioned events. From what we can gather, he was also alive when MacDouall Stuart first crossed the continent (1854).

He has witnessed the coming of the white man, and the introduction of some of the blessings and many of the evils of civilisation. He has seen his people dying and greatly reduced in numbers. But he has heard now a little of the glad tidings of the Gospel, the offer of peace and eternal salvation.

From the unseen world above, the message from the courts of heaven has reached these people in recent years, and many have been gathered in. If the toils and hardships and general cost involved in constructing the Overland Telegraph Line were considered worth-while, how much more so is the cost of bringing to these dying people the life-line of eternal salvation, which is fastened at the other end to the "anchor within the veil"?


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WEDDING.

On October 14th, Miss Audrey Atkins and Mr. James Davy were united in marriage at The Entrance Baptist Church, N.S.W.

The bride, dressed in a beautiful satin trained frock with circular lace veil and coronet of real flowers, was attended by two of her sisters as matron of honour and bridesmaid, and little niece as flower girl, and were frocked in pink, blue and lemon respectively.

The roses worn in their headdresses were made and given by one of the women of Cummeragunja Mission Station.

A very impressive service was concluded by the bride and bridegroom partaking of the Lord's Supper. Pastor Hartley (The Entrance] sang the solo, "God be with them as they stand," to the tune of Jude's "Consecration."

Later, at an informal reception of the two families, he sang "I ' l l walk beside you."

Many telegrams of congratulation and best wishes were received from relatives and friends from as far distant as Perth.

Everybody joined in wishing the young couple " G o d speed" in the work to which they have been called.

» * *

DARLINGTON POINT.

A letter of thanks from on of our Native Christians who took part in this year's annual meetings:—

Dear Friends,—I want to thank all the Christians who were at the annual meetings for the wonderful fellowship we had with one another, and I am sure that it brought us closer to that precious bleeding side of our Lord.

The way was opened up wonderfully for us, and our needs were supplied. W e did not know where we were going to stay, and we thank Mr. Harris and his wife for taking us in, and the Lord

Jesus Christ for His wonderful promise, John 10:4, "When He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them."

Mr. Charles and I can safely say we were richly blessed, and we here at Darlington Point are constantly praying for His servants who took part in the annual meetings, and gave their appealing addresses, which are going to encourage us to " f ight the Good Fight of Faith."

Our prayers be with you all, for we are ALL ONE IN CHRIST JESUS. Amen.

—Jim Wickey.

PRAYER. He knows what our poor weary

soul should say When, at the close of day, We sometimes feel too tired to

pray.

He understands, and stooping from on high

Down to where worn, we lie, He takes our poor unuttered cry.

And though we, wearied, no petition frame

By His Almighty Name, He makes our wordless prayer a

flame.

OUR STANDARD BEARERS

Miss SHANKELTON enjoyed a couple of weeks' holiday with her mother and sisters following the annual meetings. She left Sydney for Saints on November 28th, feeling refreshed for the brief respite from her arduous duties.

Miss C A V A N A G H , after seven years' service on Cherbourg Settlement, was farewelled on the 29th October, and after a short time in Sydney and ten days' rest at our Rest House at Davistown, left for her new appointment at Cummeragunja and Barmah on November 30.

Miss PRESNELL, who passed her seventieth milestone last year, will leave for a prolonged rest in Tasmania, her home State, after Miss Cavanagh's arrival at Barmah.

Mr. CADDY, our Missionary at Peak Hi l l , has instituted a Wayside Pulpit at the side of the adapted Hall used for our work in this town.

Mr. and Mrs. D U N C A N FERGUSON are finding an open door and a blessed opportunity in the Quirindi district with the Caroona Reserve as their centre. There are a large number of coloured people in the district, and Mr. Ferguson has been allotted sufficient petrol to visit the surrounding places where they are located, many of them as residents of the towns. Their address is Pine Ridge, via Quirindi.

* * * Mrs. H. WILSON, of Cowra,

passed through Sydney and Newcastle on her way to Forster, where she is going to spend a few weeks' holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Elliott.

* * * Mrs. L. WESTON is back at

Herberton again after a period in Millaa Millaa Hospital, and feels benefited by the medical treatment she received.

* * • Miss WILLIAMS and Miss

ROSAN are back again a t Normanton, restored by their rest on Lotus Vale Station. Pastor Alan Tester, an old friend of the bride's family, officiated.


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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Headquarters: 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA. M A 2078

FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, SYDNEY, N.S.W.—Meets 1st Monday of each month: President, The Director; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. \V. E. Porter, M.A., L. Scott; Hon. Secretary, Miss F. Swane; Hon. Treasurer,

Mr. A. L. Perry; Rev. A- L. Leeder; Messrs. N. M. Leeder, B.A.; R. J. Henderson, W. D. Smith; G. Blacket, J. A Evans, W. Hufton, R. Hind, Mrs. Small and Miss Spencer; Medical Adviser, Dr. A. M. Mcintosh and Dr. A. C. Crisp.

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

wood, The Pharmacy. Lutwyche; Mrs. G. Lean and Rev. A. T. Whale.

VICTORIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL: President. Rev. G. F. Dyson; Vice-President, Rev. G. McLaren; Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. W. Robinson, 52 Price St., Essendon,

W.5; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. Leitch; Messrs, H. L. Darch, W. L. Stirling and R. Rosan; Mrs. Leitch and Miss V. Robinson.

TASMANIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL.—Meets 2nd Monday of each month: President, Rev. J. H. Price; Vice-Presidents, Rev. E. Roberts Thomson, Mr. R. C. Procter; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. H. Weymouth.

4 Summer Hill St., West Hobart; Hon. Treasurer, Miss E. L. Weymouth; Mr. and Mrs. "Tate; and Miss D, Allen.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: ADELAIDE AUXILIARY: President. Mr. Wichert (Phone: M7691); Vice-President, Rev. A H Betteridge: Acting Secretary

and Treasurer, Mrs. M. Tate, Smith Dorrien St., Galway Estate, S.A.

AUXILIARIES AND THEIR

N E W SOUTH W A L E S : Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Seivers, 118 Church St.,

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

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

House, Haymarket. 1st Friday, 6 pm., A.I.M. Office. Newcastle Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. W. Gibbins, 178 Mait

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

VICTORIA: Melbourne Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Stoneham, Victoria

Street, Sunshine. W.20. Young Women's Movement: Miss H. Davey. 139 Victoria

Parade, Fitzroy, N.6. Ballarat: Mr. J. E. A. Thomas. Smythes Creek P.O. Geelong W.; Mrs. E. Butt. 144 Hope Street.

GREAT BRITAIN: Mr. W. Barrett. 23 The Dale, Sheffield, 8. Isle of Man: Miss D. Cubbon, Awyn Beg., Ballafesson,

Port Erin-

ANNIVERSARY DAY AT COWRA. Sunday, October 1st, was indeed a day of days

on Erambie. The Church had been freshly scrubbed out by two of our women and one of the men assisted in the heavier work. We were very grateful to these willing helpers. The several action songs and pieces rendered by the children were well pleasing to all. Mr. Wilson gave an object lesson on "The Three Crosses," and the children were keenly interested. Mrs. Frazer very kindly assisted

HONORARY SECRETARIES:

QUEENSLAND:

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

Young Women's Movement: Toowoomba: Miss Lamont, 11 Grenier Street. Kulgun-Kalbar: Mrs. B. Huth. Kulgun. Townsville: Rev. R. Farquhar. 183 Bundock St.. West End.

TASMANIA: Launceston:

WESTERN AUSTRALIA:

Perth: Mrs. A. Wingrove, Cnr. Edinboroe and Robert Streets, Osborne Park. Perth.

UNITED STATES O F AMERICA:

Rev. E. C. Long, 135 Grand, Michigan Center, Michigan, U.S.A.

at the organ, and Cpl. Patterson gave out the prizes to the children.

A Junior Girls' Branch of the A.A.M.M, has just been formed.

Cowra and district are experiencing one of the driest seasons for many years. The days seem to consist of dust storms. Our tank holds about two weeks' supply of water. Our Heavenly Father knoweth our need, and maketh our wants His care. —M. Wilson.

OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES:


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A.I.M. FIELD DIRECTORY Headquarters ' Addresses:

Director: Mrs. Retta Long, 62 Johnson Street, Chatswood. N.S.W. 'Phone: JA 5622.

Miss M. Acland, 8 Hudson Street. Lewisham, N.S.W. Mr. and Mrs, R. T. Harris, Parcel Agents, 274 Mowbray

Road, Chatswood, N.S.W. Mr. and Mrs. G. Blacket (A.Ws.), 5 7 Boulevarde,

Lewisham, N.S.W. Miss B. Clough, A.I.M. Office.

Victorian Deputationists and Parcel Agents: Mr. and Mrs. J. Leitch (A.Ws.), 58 Peel St., Kew, E4, Vic

NEW SOUTH WALES: PINDIMAR NATIVE WORKERS' TRAINING COLLEGE.

Dalwood, N.S.W., Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Collins and Miss G. Davey.

SINGLETON: KARUAH:

Mr. and Mrs. F. Dates (N.Ws.). Mrs. W. Brown (A.W.), 14 Roslyn Ave . Islington.

WALCHA, Armidale, Uralla, Woolbrook, Kentucky Creek, Ingaiba:

CAROONA: Quirindi, Curlewis: Mr. and Mrs. D. Ferguson ( N . W s ) . Pine Ridge, via Quirindi.

LONG GULLY (Tingha), Strathbogie, Ashford, Bundarra: Mr. and Mrs. H. Weymouth, A.I.M.. Tingha. Mrs. Blair (N.W.).

BOGGABILLA. Mungindi. Boomi. Toobeah, Tallwood, Nindigully, Neeworra:

Mr. and Mrs. L. Watson, Boggabilla Mr. John Knox (N.W.), A.I.F, prisoner of war. Mrs. John Knox (N.W.).

MOREE. Terry Hie Hie: PILLIGA:

Mr. John Quinn (N.W.). Mr. and Mrs. W. Naden (N.Ws.).

WALGETT, Quambone. Wee Waa, Narrabri. Bourke. Collarenebri, Angledool:

Mr. and Mrs. Whitehouse (A.Ws.), Fox Street. FINGAL HEAD, Beaudesert ( Q ) , Eurekabah, Tabulam.

Dry Dock, Cudgen, Parry's Estate, Cobaki Road: Mr and Mrs. W. R. Robbins. Fingal Head, Tweed River, Mrs. and Miss Forbes (A.Ws.). Mrs. J. Paulson (N.W.)

BILLINUDGEL: Mr. L. Browning (N.W.).

NARROMINE, Warren. Dandaloo: Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Eureka, Narromine

DUBBO: Miss F. Abbott. Miss D. Giles (apptd.) , 29 Edwin St.,

Dubbo. TALBRAGAR:

Miss Abbott. PEAK HILL:

Mr. W. Caddy, c/o Mr. C. Bennett, Euchie St., Peak Hill Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett (A.Ws.), Euchie St.. Peak Hill.

BREWARRINA, Dennawan, Weilmoringle, Goodooga: Mr. Herbert Marsh (N.W.).

KATOOMBA. SYDNEY CITY WORK (Redfern-Alexandria)

Miss M. Acland. COWRA. The Rocks, Noonbinna, Goolagong:

Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson, c/o Erambie Station, West Cowra.

Mr. W. Wilson. Mr. J. Buchanan (A.Ws.). Mr. J. Simpson (N.W.).

CONDOBOLIN, Euabolong. Murie: Mr. A. C. and Miss E. Goulter, Orange St.. Condobolin. Miss A. Goulter (A.W.). Mr. G. Barlow. Mr. C. Grant. A.I.F. (N.Ws.) Mr. and Mrs. G. Cormier (N.Ws.).

MENINDEE, Wilcannia, White Cliffs: Mr. and Mrs. K. Milgate.

BROKEN HILL: Mrs. Harvey (A.W.).

YASS. North Yass, Brungle, Narrandera: Miss E. Tyler. 82 Meehan Street, Yass. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Armstrong (A.Ws.), Murrumbateman.

PUDMAN: Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Southwell (A.Ws.).

DARLINGTON POINT. Griffith: Miss M. Campbell. Mr. John Swift and Mr. and Mrs. Clancy Charles

(N.Ws.) . LEETON:

Mr. anal Mrs. L. Crant ( N . W s ) .

BALRANALD, Moulamein, Lake Boga. Trescoe, Kyalite Miss W. Ayling, Balranald.

MOONAH CULLAH, Deniliquin. Barham CUMMERAGUNJA:

Miss A. Cavanagh, Mr. and Mrs K. Bowen, Box 9, Murgon.

VICTORIA: BARMAH:

Miss C. Presnell. Accepted tor Service: Rev and Mrs. E. C Long. Miss

M. Spohn. SHEPPARTON MOOROOPNA.

Miss Kipping. LAKE BOGA:

Mr. and Mrs. Macnaughton (A.Ws.). The Dorm. Lake Boga.

ORBOST: Miss M. Tatlock Brown.

QUEENSLAND: NORMANTON:

Miss S. Williams and Miss F. Rosan. HERBERTON. The Springs, Mareeba, Milanda. Chillago:

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weston. Herberton. RAVENSHOE, Millaa Millaa:

Mr. L. Delves (A.W.), and Mr, and Mrs. Weston PALM ISLAND, Fantome Island, Lazaret:

Mr. and Mrs, E Buckley, Private Bag. Palm Is., via Townsville,

Deaconess. Mrs, Kyle, W Corbitt ( N W ) WOORABINDA, Baralaba. Springsure

Miss F. M. Beasley, Miss L, Carten (NW.) , Perch Creek, via Duaringa.

Paddy Flynn. George Cross (N.Ws.). SAND HILLS (Rockhampton):

Mr. and Mrs. J. Oakrnan (A.Ws.), Sand Hills. EIDSVOLD, Cracow, Hawkwood, Camboon, Monto. Mun

dubbera: Miss N. Bellinger. Eidsvold.

GAYNDAH, Ban Ban Springs: Mr Davison and Mr. Rose ( A . W s ) : Mrs. Scott. Pialba

(A.W.). BIGGENDEN:

Mrs. J. Ruddell (AW ). CHERBOURG:

Mr. and Mrs. N Smythe (A Ws.), Pastor Avery (Chap lain) .

Mrs. Kina, Mrs. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. J. Demlin. Mr and Mrs. W. Phillips, W, McKenzie, Mrs. M. Byers (N.Ws.).

MITCHELL, Augathelia. Charleville, St. George, Dirrinbandi:

Mrs. Jukes (A.W.). CUNNAMULLA, Tinnenburra: Vacant. BRISBANE CITY WORK, Myora:

Mrs. McPhail and Mrs. Elms (A .Ws) . Frederick Street, Toowong.

NORTHERN TERRITORY: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lons;, Mr. K, Colley, Mr. and Mrs.

J. Davy, Box 25, Tennant Creek. Aboriginal Hospital Compound: S/Sgt. B, J. Harvey

(A.W.) NEWCASTLE WATERS:

Mr. and Mrs. I. Thomas. KATHERINE:

Mr. John (A.I.M. Representative). MATARANKA, Pine Creek, Delissaville, Darwin

(At present untenable). DARWIN: Mrs. Alice Fejo (N.W.)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: SAINTS ( N T . Wartime Set t lement) :

Miss M. Shankelton, Miss G. Dinham, Miss Procter. Saints, via Balaklava, S.A. 'Phone: 103.

Mrs. R. Gibbons (A.W.), 54 Brunswick St., Walkerville

On Leave: Miss Ginger, Miss Lawson, Miss Sutton, Mr. R. Peaker (A.I.F.). Miss Wilson, Mr. and Mrs Flood, Miss G. Bailey.

Supernumeries: Miss Crebbin, Miss Barker, Mrs. Whiteridge. Miss Firmin-


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