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"To give light to them that sit in darkness f n NT - r-Vol. LII — No. 6 FEBRUARY, 1959

/ Will Not Doubt I will not doubt, though all my ships at sea Come drifting home with broken masts and

sails • I will believe the Hand which never fails From seeming evil worketh good for me. And though I weep because those sails are

tattered, Still will I cry, while my best hopes lie

shattered; I trust in Thee.

I will not doubt, though all my prayers return Unanswered from the still, white realm above; I will believe it is an all-wise love Which has refused these things for which I

yearn And though at times I cannot keep from

grieving, Yet the pure ardour of my fixed believing Undimmed shall burn.

I will not doubt. Well anchored is this faith, Like some staunch ship, my soul braves every

gale; 80 strong its courage that it will not quail To breast the mighty unknown sea of death. 0, may I cry, though body parts with spirit, I DO NOT DOUBT, so listening worlds may

hear it, With my last breath.

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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia.

Founded by Mrs. R. Long, August 1st, 1905 Head Office: 58 Margaret St., Sydney, Australia. Phone: BX2268.

Director: Rev. Egerton C. Long (UM 6923) General Secretary: Mr. E. A. Collins (UF 2464)

Federal Advisory Council: President, The Director; Chairmen and Vice-Presidents, Mr. L. Scott and Mr. K. Beeby; Secretary, Mr. G. Blacket; Asst. Secretary, Miss M. Mackay; Gen. Treasurer, Mr. R. T. Harris; Asst. Treasurer, Mr. F. Atkinson. Hon. Medical Advisor: Dr. D. Treloar. Hon. Auditor: Mr. W. Davies.

Victorian State Council: Secretary: Mr. A. J. Bagot, 202 Spring St., Reservoir, Ph. JU4059. Treasurer: Mr. L. Stirling, 18 Lawes St., Hawthorn, Vic. Ph. WM6429.

Queensland State Council: Acting Secretary: Miss R. Shaw, 567 Hamilton Rd., Chermside. Treasurer: Mrs. J. Elms, Cotton Street, Shorncliffe, N.E.7.

Tasmanian State Council: Secretary: Mr. W. Wolnizer, 38 Proctor's Rd., Hobart, Tas. Treasurer: Mrs. W. Wolnizer, 38 Proctor's Rd., Hobart, Tas.

South Australian Auxiliary: Sec. & Treas.: Mrs. M. Tate, Smith-Dorrien Street, Netherby, S.A.

WANTED — WORKERS — NOW !

NEEDED URGENTLY

MISSIONARIES TO FILL VACANT STATIONS

CHILDREN'S WORKERS FOR THE RETTA DIXON HOME—INCLUDING TRAINED NURSING SISTER

AND A MECHANIC DRIVER.

BUILDERS AND LABOURERS FOR DARWIN

WHO WILL GO? CAN YOU?

Write to us Today.

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AUSTRALIA FOR CHRIST "I've prayed five years for Dr. Billy Graham to come to

Australia and there he is!" This was the remark of one of our native christians when

Dr. Graham landed in Sydney this month. We all believe Australia is on the verge of great blessing—

even a great revival. Keep on praying! God will answer! )We are hoping that many of our native people will hear Dr.

Graham one way or another and that many will be brought to Christ through His ministry.

We are anxious that our students from Singleton should come to Sydney for three days during the Sydney Crusade. Would you be willing to help accommodate them and take them to the meetings?

Would you 'phone or write and let us know? We would be very grateful and the students will never forget your kindness and the blessing of the meetings.

In this issue we have given space to the story of the life and home-call of Pastor W. B. Naden. It will thrill your soul to take time to read it all.

Brother Naden will be greatly missed. There has been blessing wherever he has gone, and many many souls have been won for Christ through him.

He was a product of the Holy Spirit's work among our people and a true example of an "indigenous worker".

Who will take his place? Our sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Naden and the other

members of the family.

RADGE FOR A.I.M. WORKERS AND PRAYER PARTNERS

A very attractive small badge is now available for all A.I.M. workers and prayer partners. It is in the official colours of Australia, green and gold with silver lettering.

The insignia was designed by a christian friend some years ago and has been used in various ways in literature and on the prayer letter.

The cost of the badge is 10/- plus 6d. postage. It may be ordered direct from the A.I.M. headquarters, Kembla Building, 58-60 Margaret St., Sydney.

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PASTOR NADEN CALLED HOME

Our beloved brother, William Bee Naden, Aboriginal Pastor of the West, has been called home to receive his "Well done!" Here, ends a life of faithful service on earth, there, begins a new life elevated to higher service.

After spending some weeks in hospital at Gilgandra, it was decided to send him to Sydney Hospital for specialist's treatment. All through his suffering he was not heard to complain. He simply remarked, "I do not think I will do any good" and when the answer came back "He knows and is still able", he replied, "Oh yes".

The ward Sister and Medical Superintendent, both before and after, did all they could to help, and were very nice to the family. There was much joy in the midst of sorrow to see the way christians and non-christians answered "Yes" to the call for help.

In the absence of the Director and other Ministers on the Federal Council, the Rev. A. G. Dube of Dulwich Hill Baptist Church, on a busy Sunday afternoon found time to go to the Sydney Hospital to minister comfort and the Word to our brother in his last conscious moments. At 12.15 a.m. Tuesday the 20th January, 1959, the call came through on the telephone "Pastor W. B. Naden had gone peacefully home at 11.30 p.m. the previous evening." His wife and family took the loss of their loved one as none but believers could.

Then came the costs; Hospitals, Undertakers, Transport etc. Three hundred miles to Gilgandra meant money. A few rings on the 'phone guided by a Higher Hand and Mr. A. C. Paton produced a beautiful casket at a very low price. The Undertakers, Joseph Medcalf, undertook to make the necessary arrangements for almost nothing. Then came transport; the Railway, as well as being costly, would have meant another day's delay. After praying with the family that there would be no delay a friend of the Mission with a taxi-truck offered to take the day off and drive the casket through by road.

In the absence of any local A.I.M. Missionary, Mr. Ilford of the Gilgandra Church of, Christ came in on their arrival at midnight on Tuesday, and later conducted the funeral at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the 21st January.

Our extremities are His opportunities, and it was a joy to stand back and see the hand of God working for His beloved.

—G. BLACKET.

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"A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ" We asked Miss Campbell to tell about Mr. Naden's

life. Here is what she wrote:

I count it a privilege to pay tribute to oar late brother in Christ, Mr. W. B. Naden, Native Pastor, who recently passed into the presence of his Lord. The above text, 2 Tim. 2:3, describes this man of God as I have known and proved him through the years, a true soldier of Jesus Christ, who passing often through fiery trials "endured hardness" as such.

I think it was at our old Mission Station at Bulgandramine I first met Mr. Naden when he arrived at sundown bringing the two missionaries from Condobolin, and blessing came with them. Later, Mr. Naden with his wife and family took up residence at Bulgandramine, and it was there we watched him and his dear wife "grow in grace", and some of his family accept the Saviour and become active in the Lord's service.

Before his conversion, Mr. Naden helped to build the first Condobolin Church, but I've often heard him tell how the Missionary in charge, Miss Barker, seldom found him on the job. When he saw her coming he would slip away fearing she would talk to him about his soul! When the great change came, and he yielded to Christ, he became a keen and wise soul winner. In His service I have seen him make many great and very touching sacrifices, counting no cost too high to bring a soul to Christ. Continued over page

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STEPPING OUT AS A NATIVE MISSIONARY

While at Bulgandramine a request came from our Headquarters asking Mr. Naden if he would go to Pilliga and commence work there as a Native Missionary. This was a big thing to face, and was a matter of deep concern for some weeks, Mrs. Naden meeting with some opposition from her own unsaved (but later gloriously saved) relatives. The decision was made, and once made there was no looking back. They would go taking most of their family of ten.

A farewell meeting was arranged, and it was a stirring time. Mrs. Naden, always very retiring, bravely sang a verse of a hymn of her own choice—it was "Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go, Anywhere He leads me in this world below". ' I t was the answer to all queries. Mr. Naden gave his farewell message with power, and they went forth on the long journey by road and were enriched—their work and witness owned and blessed of God.

Since those early days they have travelled much and our brother has ministered to, and won many souls, among them almost all of his family, some of whom are now active in christian work.

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EVANGELISTIC WORK

Some years ago, a great urge came upon our brother to visit our A.I.M. Stations doing evangelistic work. He was an expert shearer and haystack builder, and having a family to support, could not give full time, but the desire burned within him. He made known his desire to our Field Council. Prayer was made, and in preparation he gathered equipment—a camera, projector, slides, etc., and with the love of Christ constraining him, a plan became clear—he would work, and save, and go at the call of God as far as time and money would allow. This he did for many years, covering most of our N.S.W. Stations, and touching many other places and people en route, pointing souls to Christ.

His visits were a joy to Missionaries and people alike—he usually came unannounced, but the news of his arrival quickly spread, and the family altar was set up at his camp, with meetings each night and not a moment lost in giving forth the Word and personal dealing with souls.

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In the intervals between those visits Mr. Naden did a faithful pastoral work at his home base, Gilgandra, where almost everyone of those under his care became christians—among them some outstanding cases of conversion.

Our hearts go out in loving sympathy to his dear wife and family who were so heartily with him in his work for Christ.

We mourn our loss. This "Good Soldier of Jesus Christ" will be greatly missed, but praise God "his works do follow him", and will go on through those whose lives were so vitally touched for Christ, through him. Our earnest prayer is that souls will be touched by his passing and stirred to fill up the ranks. By so doing they will experience overwhelming joy in service for Christ.

—M. CAMPBELL.

A Tribute to the late Pastor W. B. Naden

It was my privilege to work with Pastor W. B. Naden for many years and I praise God for this experience, for from this humble man of God I learnt much.

During the height of a drought summer in the early '40's, the Naden family moved back to Peak Hill and settled into a small home there. At that time I was a new worker with much to learn and I found myself in sympathetic hands as I took many of my problems to our brother. Together we would pray over the work and after prayer had been answered rejoice in God's Goodness. Through succeeding years we have shared many precious experiences together and his help has been a great encouragement to me.

Pastor Naden was converted under the ministry of one of our early missionaries and over the years he and his faithful wife have been constant witnesses of the saving and keeping power of the Lord Jesus Christ. After serving as Native Worker for a long period, he was set aside as pastor of the then newly formed Gilgandra A.I.M. Church. During his ministry there the Church flourished, souls were saved, and Christians were revived and inspired to go to nearby centres with the Gospel. Many times several car loads of Gilgandra folk would visit us at Dubbo and the testimonies and music were blessed of the Lord. Pastor Naden not only gave of his time to the Lord, but delighted to use his talents and honour the Lord with his substance.

Now that the Lord has taken our brother to Himself and his task on earth has finished, we know that the influence of his ministry will be evident for years to come.

—WESLEY R. CADDY.

FUNERAL & MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR PASTOR W. B. NADEN

The funeral service for Pastor Naden was conducted by Mr. Hilford, Minister of the Gilgandra Church of Christ. He was assisted by Mr. Duncan Butler, who told of his close association with the family for many years, and of the christian life and example lived by Pastor Naden. Mrs. Alderman was at the organ and played some of the favourite hymns the Pastor loved to sing.

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MR. & MRS. MATTHEWS AND FAMILY LEAVE FOR KATHERINE

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"LEAVING FOR KATHERINE NEXT TUESDAY EARLY DV." That was what the telegram said which arrived in Sydney

recently. Behind that short message were months of faith and prayer.

Almost six months ago Mr. and Mrs. Matthews were asked to go north to Katherine leaving their centre at Condobolin in Western N.S.W. and tackle a smaller yet a bigger work in the Northern Territory. They willingly consented and have since been praying for p. vehicle. Now it has been provided.

"Lord Thou knowest the need at Katherine. Thou knowest that the Matthews are standing with bags packed ready to go. Now Lord supply the vehicle." Such was the burden of prayer at a half-night of prayer at the States' Conference at Singleton early in January. The Lord answered in a remarkable way and two weeks later the vehicle was theirs.

We praise God for this—that a large part of the cost was given by either missionaries in our Mission or Council members. Not all of it—but at least 75%;. And the vehicle itself had previously been owned by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miles, who are rejoicing that the Lord could use them to help meet the need in the North.

That is how the missionaries feel about the North—if they cannot go themselves, they will do all they can to help those who can go. What about you? Are you doing your part? Will you pray for the Matthews as they go north? It is almost 3,500 miles but God is able to take them safely through.

KATHERINE AS A CENTRE We have held on to Katherine over the years not just because

of the people in that town but because of the places which can be reached from there and the contacts followed up. There is the Farm, just a little distance out of town where there are always natives employed. 'There is Manbulloo the nearest cattle station with another group about eight miles out.

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There are other stations too that can be reached and not more than 80 miles away is Beswick Settlement, a centre where our missionaries have often visited but never been able to concentrate on. Further on is Mainoru, one of the loneliest places in the Territory, but a valuable place for contacting the people of Arn-hem Land. Katherine is a strategic centre.

THE N.T. FIELD

OF THE A.I.M.

Mercy Drops Falling at Katherine There have been some new opportunities in the work here around

the town. The attendances at the Sunday night meetings have been rather discouraging but last Sunday night I went up the town to try and round (up some of the many people sitting and standing around the streets.

I came across a 'big mob' sitting down in a vacant allotment so I invited them all to come. One lad got up and went with me then we picked up four more down the street and by that time, a good few more of the ones sitting down previously started to follow. By the time we reached the Mission House we had seventeen. Praise the Lord. It was a lovely service. I said I would have a picture night last night and four of this group came as well as a number of others.

Yesterday I paid my first visit to the native huts on the CSIRQ farm. There was quite a good attendance at the meeting. I am going out to Manbulloo on alternate Sundays and I plan now to visit the farm on the other Sunday .

I am also commencing short meetings at the Hospital. The Salvation Army Officer visits the white ward each Friday evening and I

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Trousers for Christmas "Are we getting trousers for Christmas?" "Why do ask tha t?"

I said. "Willie said we were getting trousers." I said, "I only measured shorts against Willie, but I didn't say he was getting them; why? would you like them?" "Oh yes." These remarks were passed by a small boy who seemed more pleased to receive a garment than anything else and that seemed true of most of the children. How lovely it was to be able to hand out little rompers or dresses to all the babies or toddlers and a pair of shorts to most of the school boys except the few big ones.

I want to thank all those friends who were so faithful in giving and sending along the gifts for these people once again and such a lovely variety of gifts. All the girls were so pleased to receive dolls even some of the big girls wanted dolls and so received them.

HOSPITAL VISITATION

Just before Christmas I visited all the native patients in Darwin and Bagot Hospitals and handed out gifts. There were quite a number of little children in Hospital and I had some nice felt toys but some were so shy at first about taking them, evidently it being the first time they had received a gift.

Here on the Reserve we had our Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve in the early evening. The tree looked lovely with the many gifts on and around it. Several of the children had helped to decorate all around the place during the day and it looked very nice. There was a very good attendance of children and adults at the "Tree" and we sang carols and Sister Clutterbuck from the Home gave the message.

Mention was made of those who had given the gifts and then they were handed out followed by cakes and cordial. Everyone had just gone home then a storm broke so I just praised the Lord that the rain kept off until the function was over.

Christmas morning we had our service on the Reserve when once again we thought of the wonder of the birth of our Saviour and how God revealed it to the Shepherds and how they hastened to find and worship Him.

VISITATION ON THE RESERVE

After the service I went round and visited everyone on the Reserve reminding them that we only had Christmas and all these good things because the Lord Jesus Christ came down from Heaven as a little babe and that was to die for us.

How we long that many of these people will see their need and turn to the Saviour and live for Him. Please continue to pray for them.

—A. CLARK, Bagot Reserve.

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT GAYNDAH As the children came in and saw the decorated tree laden with

gifts and a line stretched aross the room on which hung pretty frocks and aprons for girls and corduroy velvet pants for little boys, some cried excitedly, "Oh doesn't it look pretty!" Others were too excited to speak.

If only those who had sent the gifts could see the joy on the children's faces, and hear their appreciative remarks and the grateful thanks of the mothers as each family received clothing, they would feel well repaid for their labour of love.

It was a joy to us to distribute the gifts, and then on the following day to see them coming to Church arrayed in their new garments. It gave us a wonderful opportunity to tell of those who sent the gifts because of their love to the Lord Jesus, of the gifts of the wise men presented to the Babe of Bethlehem and of the greatest of all gifts sent down from the Father in Heaven.

It was truly a very blessed time for our people and for us, and to all who contributed gifts we extend our grateful thanks on behalf of the Gayndah people.

—M. E. McAULAY.

CHRISTMAS TREE AT WOORABINDA The 13th of December was the day on which we held our

Christmas tree. There were about 100 present on this occasion. A lovely lot of toys came in, and we had sufficient to give one to every child. We had a sing song first, and then tea, and after that the distribution of gifts from the Tree.

We have all had a wonderful Christmas here—the folks say it is the best they have ever had.

On Christmas Eve all the Christian men went around the Mission singing carols, and the people really enjoyed it.

On Christmas day we had a full church for the morning service. We spent Christmas with our folk on Woorabinda.

We have all received wonderful blessings in the past year, for which we praise the Lord and we look forward to the New Year for greater things.

We would like to thank all the people who sent in toys especially those of the Roadvale Baptist Church, and the Beaudesert Baptist Church.

—BILL & JOAN BIRD.

BALRANALD We give thanks to our Heavenly Father for giving such a lovely

day for our Christmas Tree and party. Boys worked with the shelter, girls with decorations and sand

wiches, and the women baked cakes. Our special thanks to all our friends who gave so generously in

many ways—for dressed dolls, balls, toys, and books, also to "Micawber" for an interesting and assorted carton.

All these loving gifts came because "God loved and gave His Son".

We were very glad that Mr. and Mrs. J. Collins came from Mildura to give a message and help.

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FINGAL PRAISE YE THE LORD! With so many others I join my voice

in praise to the Lord, for all His goodness and mercy given to me and to us all here. Again the Lord provided in His wonderful way for our Christmas Tree on December 20 and about 50 gathered in our Church.

After singing some nice Christmas numbers, Mr. Yared from Southport, showed a film "The Greatest Gift of All", and we enjoyed seeing it very much. Then Santa Claus arrived, and gave out our lovely gifts and sweets to everyone, which we all appreciated.

We do praise the Lord, that He provided a gift for everyone on Fingal and we are thankful to all who helped make our Christmas Season a joyous one. We would say "thank you" to Bathurst St. Assembly Headquarters, Epping Baptist, Nundah Baptist and to all Christian friends, especially from Southport, who gave of their best, that we might have a blessed and happy time together. Looking back over the past year I do praise the Lord for all the way He has led and guided and I know He will be the same in this New Year as we look to Him.

—I. ARGERAKIS.

New Centre Opened MURRIN BRIDGE, formerly an out-station of Condobolin in

Western N.S.W., now has its own Missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns.

The settlement belongs to the N.S.W. Aborigines Welfare Board and the houses are well-built cottages with a school, church, residences for the officials as well as other buildings. About 200 dark people live there permanently.

Many of them came from Menindee, one of our former stations in the west. Some are descended from those who once lived around Carowra Tank, and other centres which have been on our list of stations years ago.

There is also a small group of people at Euabalong, 8 miles away, which we hope to touch through our workers at Murrin Bridge.

Mr. and Mrs. Burns are living at Lake Cargelligo, their address being C/- Mrs. Townsend, Conapaira Street.

[CATHERINE—Continued have arranged to go out with him and have a meeting for the natives while he is inside.

I feel so glad that these opportunities have arisen and it is now possible to keep a few more of the folk in touch with the message of salvation.

I have made several trips to Manbulloo—five to date. Between 20 and 30 gather each time for the service and seem to enjoy the meetings. It is always a pleasure to go there.

This week Charlie, a very fine type of man and a professing believer, became the proud father of a little son. I was up at the hospital this evening to see the Mother and the babe and Charlie was there too. In the course of our conversation he said, "I will be bringing him along to you to be dedicated." It was lovely to hear him say it.

—MARGARET HELDER, Associate Worker.

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Praise and Prayer Pointers for this Month

1. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews as they journey north.

2. The students and staff at the Bible Training Institute, Singleton.

3. The christians at Guyra, N.S.W., where there has been real revival blessing during recent weeks.

4. Missionaries on furlough, and deputation work. Mr. C. Main in New Zealand. Miss M. Shankelton, Mr. and Mrs. S. Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. R. Living, Miss MacAulay, Miss Evans, and Mr. D. Stretton.

5. For guidance for Mr. Stretton as he seeks a vehicle for further itinerating work.

6. Workers for the Retta Dixon Children's Home.

7. Mr. and Mrs. Burns as they commence resident work at Murrin Bridge.

8. The literature of the Mission for the people—the "Evangel", Sunday School lessons, and the sale of christian books.

9. The provision of a missionary carpenter for the Field, and builders for the Retta Dixon Home.

10. The christians at Woorabinda and Fingal, without resident missionaries at present.

FUNERAL OF MR. NADEN—Continued

Friends and relatives came from all parts of the Central West. The little church could not hold the large gathering. There were as many standing outside as there were inside. I t was evident by the large procession gathered around the graveside that Pastor Naden was well loved and respected by white and dark people alike.

A meeting was held in the Balladoran hall that night. Mr. Bill Bird, missionary of the A.I.M., stressed the need to be ready to meet the Lord and of availing ourselves of the opportunity to accept Life Eternal in Jesus. The hall was well filled with friends and relatives of the late Pastor. Many told of their conversion through his influence and ministry.

We praise the Lord for such a testimony of one who was faithful and served the Lord amongst his own people for so many years. Our prayer is that the Lord will raise up other such men who will take their place in service for the Lord amongst their own people and thus carry on where Pastor Naden left off.

—C. D. SOUTH.

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MR. & MRS. S. ELDRIDGE and family left Darwin by ear on February 3rd en route to Sydney for furlough. They hoped to pass through Alice Springs, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Their address while in Sydney is care of Mr. S. Lee, 1 Consul Rd., Brookvale.

MISS RITA BIRKETT, formerly of the Retta Dixon Home has been appointed to Moree to work with Mr. & Mrs. H. KLEIN-SCHMIDT. Her address will be Warialda St., East Moree.

MR. & MRS. ERIC TREZISE have returned to Palm Island after spending a few weeks in the south, for the A.I.M. Conference and then a short holiday in Sydney.

MISS I. ARGERAKIS has been ordered three months rest by a Sydney throat specialist. Miss Argerakis has been troubled with hoarseness for some time and it is hoped that rest will restore the throat nerves to normal and thus effect a permanent cure.

MR. DAVID KIRK has recently visited the Guyra-Armidale districts and has reported a great time of blessing there. Mr. Kirk hoped t,Q. visit Caroona next then possibly return to Queensland for special meetings.

MR. & MRS. W. BIRD, of Worabinda, have been appointed to CONDOBOLIN, N.S.W. for four months. Their address is 13 Cunningham St., Condobolin.

MISS M. SHANKELTON is on furlough from the Retta Dixon Home, Darwin and has been able to address a large number of meetings in the Sydney area.

MR. & MRS. R. M. LIVING are on furlough for three months. Their present address is 1078 To-bruk St, North Albury, N.S.W.

MR. & MRS. HOWARD MILES request prayer for special strength during these next few months as they attempt to get ahead with the Sunday School lessons before leaving for furlough on May 22nd. A typiste is urgently needed as a premanent addition to the staff at Singleton.

Mr. D. Kirk Miss R. Dixsan Miss I. Argerakis

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MISS R. DIXSAN has been suffering again with rheumatism, while carrying on her work at the Retta Dixon Home. Special prayer is asked for her.

MR. & MRS. LYNNE ALLEN, newly accepted candidates passed through Sydney on their way to Singleton for the candidates' course, the first weekend in February. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have been accepted as staff workers for the Retta Dixon Home and Mr. Allen will be engaged in the rebuilding of the Home.

MR. C. MAIN is finding many open doors in New Zealand, to tell of the work. An itinerary has been arranged for him by the Auckland Missionary Association for which he is very grateful.

MR. & MRS. F. KRAUSE paid a short visit to the States' Conference at Singleton while on holidays in the south. Mr. & Mrs. Krause are associate workers at Palm Island, where Mr. Krause is the head school teacher.

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The first meeting of the New Year was held in the home of our President, Mrs. Gluskie, 22 ladies attending. We were glad to welcome three new members.

Mrs. White presided at the meeting in place of her daughter. Mrs. Collins spoke about the thousands of lovely gifts sent in for Christmas Trees on Mission Stations, and many letters of thanks for these were received. Mrs. Collins also referred to the recent N.S.W./Queensland States' Conference, and the blessing received by those who attended. Mrs. Long also told us about the Conference and brought some prayer requests.

Miss Shankelton, who has completed over 31 years of missionary service, and is now on furlough, gave her testimony of God's goodness and blessing in the work. She also gave us an inspiring account of the work at Retta Dixon Home—its many problems and needs, and mentioned the rebuilding of the Home.

I am sure all present were inspired to pray more and work more for the Mission, in the coming year. At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea was served.

—E. McWILLIAMS.

NEW TASMANIAN SECRETARY ELECTED

At the last meeting for 1958 of the Tasmania Council, Mr. W. Wolnizer was elected Secretary to replace Mr. Eric MacFarlane who did not stand for re-election. Mr. MacFarlane has had a very busy year in other ways and did not feel he could undertake the work for another term.

We sincerely appreciate the splendid help Mr. MacFarlane has given in so many ways, especially in the arranging of itineraries for various visiting missionaries. Mr. and Mrs. MacFarlane accommodated Mr. Lloyd and the two students who went to Tasmania for the last annual meetings. Mr. MacFarlane remains as a member of the Council.

Mr. W. Wolnizer has been Treasurer for some years and now his wife takes over that office, while he moves to the office of Secretary. We are very grateful for the help and interest of these friends and also that of all our Council officers and members.

Mr. Wolnizer's address is 38 Proctor's Rd., Hobart, Tas.

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F I E L D D I R E C T O R Y (for mailing: address—add the initials "A.I.M." to address shown.)

NEW SOUTH WALES: Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Long, 5 Carrington St., Concord. (TJM6923). Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Collins, 19 Castlereagh St., Nth. Strathfleld. (Phone UF2464).

Redfern, Sydney: Miss M. Acland, 8 West Street, North Sydney .

Bible Training: Institute, Singleton: Rev. & Mrs. J. Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. K. Bowen, Mr. & Mrs. H. Miles, Miss B. Clough

Fingal, Tweed River:

Moree: Miss R. Birkett Mr. & Mrs. H. Kleinschmidt. Warialda St., Bast Moree. (C/- P.O. East Moree.)

Dubbo: Miss C. South, Miss J. Phillips. (Edwin St.)

Condobolin: Mr. & Mrs. W. Bird Cunningham St., Condobolin.

Griffith: Miss M. Campbell 7 Cutler Ave., Griffith.

Narrandera: Mr. G. Sawyer Caroona: Miss E. Walker

Miss M. Fairfax. Balranald: Miss W. Ayling Guyra: Mr. A. C. Goulter

Mr. D. Kirk Karuah: Mrs. C. Knox Murrin Bridge: Mr. & Mrs. R. Burns ASSOCIATE WORKERS IN N.S.W. West Katoomba: Miss Knaggs Guyra: Mr. F. Stace. Walcha: Mr. F. Stace, Mr. Price. Armidale: Mrs. N. Bell, Mrs. D.

Campbell. Walgett: Mr. & Mrs. Whitehouse Boggabilla: Mr. & Mrs. R. Palmer Dubbo: Mr. & Mrs. Warren

Mr. & Mrs. J. Davidson Wellington: Mr. & Mrs. L. Way Singleton: Mr. & Mrs. W. Griffiths Leeton: Mr. M. Amey Echuca (Vic.) Miss E. McKindlay Wallaga Lake: Mr. & Mrs. K. Davie Cowra: Mrs. N. Goodacre, Mrs. D.

Goodacre, Mr. R. Gallagher. Moonah Cullah: Mr. & Mrs. V. Page Condobolin: Mr. R. A. Sharp, Mr. H.

Martin, Mr. & Mrs. R. Jones. Mildnra (Vic.): Mr. J. Collins

QUEENSLAND: Charleville: Mr. & Mrs. F . Pickett Cherbourg:

Mr. & Mrs. E. Walker 12 Lamb St., Murgon.

Gayndah: Miss M. E. McAulay, Miss D. Evans

Woorabinda: A.I.M. Perch Creek, via Duaringa.

Palm Island: Mr. & Mrs. E. Trezise A.I.M. Mailbag, via Townsville.

Brisbane: Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Living 15 Ashfleld Rd., East Brisbane.

ASSOCIATE WORKERS IN QUEENSLAND: Brisbane: Mrs. Budge, Mr. & Mrs.

F. Clissold. Cairns: Pastor G. Dunshore. Cherbourg: Mr. & Mrs. C. Mollenhaur Normanton: Mrs. D. Hindmarsh Palm Is.: Mr. & Mrs. F. Krause. VICTORIA: Melbourne: Bethesda Mission of the

A.I.M. Sister M. Ellis, 371 Moreland Rd., Coburg- "West., Tel. FM3518. Mr. & Mrs. W. Caddy, 65 Mountainview Rd., Montmorency, Vict. Assoc. Workers:

Miss B. Pinches. Mr. J. Collins, Mildura.

NORTHERN TERRITORY: Darwin: Box 38

Retta Dixon Home Miss M. Shankelton (Supt.) Miss A. Cavanagh, Miss M. Spohn, Sister R. Clutterbuck, Miss G. Dinham, Miss R. Dixsan, Miss E. Williams. Staff workers: Mr. & Mrs. A. Howell Mr. & Mrs. S. Eldridge

Darwin Area: Mr. & Mrs. S. Eldridge Bagot: Miss A. Clark. Borroloola: Mr. & Mrs. M. Pattemore

Borroloola, N.T. via Alice Springs Newcastle Waters:

Mr. & Mrs. J. Bridges. Katherine: Mr. & Mrs. Stan Matthews

Assoc. Worker: Miss M. Holder. OTHER WORKERS:

Mrs. N. Wilson, Warrimoo Rd., St. Ives, N.S.W.

Miss K. Davis.

ON FURLOUGH OR LEAVE: Address C/- A.I.M., 58 Margaret St., Sydney. Miss F. Ginger Miss T. Wingfleld Mr. F. Loveless. Mr. D. Stretton, Mr. C. Main Miss I. Argerakis

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