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A Monthly Beaord of the Aborigines’ Inland mission of australia

Vol. XXXII. No. 4.

DECEMBER 15, 1937

THE AIM-

To give Light to them that rlt in darkness.

THE FIELD-

The 80,000 aborigines of Australia.

THE COMMAND-

HIS LOVE MADE KNOWN

’Tis night; the shepherds in the field, A faithful vigil keep;

Their flocks, protected by their care, In quiet safety sleep.

When, lo the angel of the Lord Appears in glory bright,

And brings them tidings of great joy, To calm their troubled fright;

“Fear not; this day in David’s town, A Saviour hath His birth,”

And then a heavenly chorus sings Of “peace good will on earth.”

’Twas long ago, but now, as then, Expectant hearts may hear

The song the shepherds heard that night, Which banished all their fear:

All glory unto God be given, For love that thus was shown;

On earth let those who know this peace, His love and grace make known.

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O U R A I M

GENERAL NEWS

December 15, 1937.

SI FTI N GS

M i s s Proctrr, who has been working at Cummeragunja since joining the Mission, was fare- welled on November 24th, prior to leaving for a short holiday before taking up work at Condobolin with Miss Sales.

O u r Cherbourg misionaries were greatly helped in travelling to and from the meetings a t their Con- vention by the kindness of our As- sociate Worker, Mr. N . Smyth, who gave them the use of his car, his son Lloyd driving it for them.

A letter from IClr. Peaker tells of his arrival at Newcastle Waters ( N.T.) , and of the commencement of the work there under trying conditions, as the heat is very great and the camp is situated on a hot. stony ridge.

T h e friends of the Manly (N.S.H’.) Prayer Circle held their annual display of gifts on Novem- ber 26, and a beautiful number of things have been sent to Miss AC- land for distribution.

Another large consignment arrived from Hobart during the month. The friends there thought- fully added a gift towards the freight expenses, as did our Manly friends.

Geelong and other centres have added their quota, and we are very grateful for the practical interest thus shown by them, and by individual givers, especially those who give regularly year by year. The Lord will reward them.

T h e Sydney Young People’s Movements were again invited to the home of Mrs. Rouse for a Billy-Con Social. each guest bringing a billy-can, which resulted in a large number going as Christmas gifts for the dark men.

nlrs . Long is expected in Sydney (D.V.) on December I 3 . by the “Jervis Rav.” As we qo to press word has cnme by telepram of her safe arrival at Fremantle.

T h e limits of a man’s faith are the limits of his blessing. H e never obtains more than he believes in. God is willing to do so much more in, and for and through us, than we have faith enough to let Him do. + + +

Doing is the completion of hear-

Life , not logic, reveals God. Work, not worry, is the expres-

ing and seeing.

sion of our faith. + + +

T o be absorbed in God is the loss of nothing, but the gain of everything. I t is the paradox of life that you are never so fully and mightily yourself as when you lose yourself in God.

+ + + Samuel Rutherford said : “The

Cross of Christ is the sweetest burden that ever I bore. It is such a burden as are wings to a bird or sails to a ship, to carry me forward to my desired haven.” + + +

T h e message of the Cross makes the best missionaries and the chief of sinners makes the best ambassa- dor of the grace of God. + + +

“Everyone who goes out to tell the story of Christ at home or abroad finds that every time he speaks for Christ he knows Christ better.”-Dr. A. T. PIERSON. + + +

However cramped we seem for the moment as to men or means, let t h e w be no “shortage” in prayer; such a deficiency it dan- gerous to the entire enterprise. + + 3

No pruning-no grapes. N o nr id inq mill-no flour. N o battle-no victory. 30 cross-no crown.

-TALMADGE.


December 15, 1937. OUR A I M 3

Mrs. L. W. LONG Director

Headquarterr : 3rd. Floor, Bible house 242 Pltt Street. Sydney

N.S.W.

-- Telephone: MA 2078.

our Motto: “Our God is Able.”

the Aborigines inland mission of ausralia Founded august 1. 1905.

object-to carry out with respect to Australia’s aboriginal people tb. Maater’r Commmd--“oO ye therefore and make dirclplaa of rD nations.” by sending Mlmionarrea to Aboriginal Camps and Scttlerneht. throughout Auatmlia to preach the Goapei and taach them how to llvm Christian lives.

CHARACTER- It is interdenomfnrrtlonal and accepta candi&tea who ~ . V O

absolute faith in the Delty Of the three Pemonr of the Trfnlty, of th. full inrpirarion and authorlty of the Old and New Testament Scriptunr and are ailling to trwt God completely for the iupply of rll lemporrl M well M #piritual nee-.

SUPPORT-TThs Mlnion is supported by the U M O l l C i t € d freewill offerin- & God’* people, given in m e r to pray-.

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR

“ I n Him all my wants are supplied His love makes my Heaven below.”

o my heart sings as once more I approach you through “Our Aim.” I am writing on November 6, our Annual Meeting day in Sydney. I awakened before 4 a.m. and remembered it was our

special day of thanksgiving to God and rehearsal to His people of what H e has done for us throughout another year. I counted forward the hours and could imagine our sisters, young and old. busy in the kitchen and at the tables, but could not locate them as this year we were to occupy a new Church and hall. Then the friends coming in to the Church above, and I could see the early-corners of every year taking their places and some one ( I wondered who) shaking hands with them instead of myself, and so on through to the evening meeting. I feel sure a blessed sense of the Lord’s presence pcr- vaded the gatherings and 1 will be waiting on tip toe to hear all about them.

I am on board the Jemis Buy passing along the coast of Spain toward Gibraltar. Four happy months lie between the day I landed in England, a stranger, and the day on which I left its shores. enriched with friendships. warmed with the Iwe of many of God’s children, and assured of new fellowship and prayer in the work God has entrusted to

One of the most beautiful memories will be of the way the hearts of God’s pcople in England went out toward our dear Aboriginal people. This was expressed in public and in private, and by letters of farewell from many on my departure. May I quote from one of t h e , giving glory to God and

us,

thanking you for the prayers at home in Australia which brought it about?

“We are fu l l of praise to God for having given us the privilege of meeting you. It is wonderful to think an eternal bond of fellowship has been fornied even through so short a visit. W e could never forget you and your precious work.

“It was our monthly Missionary meeting yesterday morning and your heart would have rejoiced if you had heard one and another praising God for the remembrance of you and pleading for the work amongst our dear Aborigines. Give them our special love when you meet than again. W e shall never see any of these dear brothers and sisters on earth, but how we shall greet than by His grace on the other shore !” ( F r o m Mrs. Bates, Sheflield).

I carry with me “love to our precious Aborigines,” to our ‘‘fellow believers amongst the Australian Aborigines,” “to those who amongst them are members of His body,’’ and so on, with w r a n c e of prayer for our many Missionaries from those who, for the first time, have heard of our Missionary work and its trophies for our blessed Lord, and many are added to us who will join us in prayer to the Lord of the Harvest to thrust our labourers amongst the three-quarters of our Native race yet unreached.

THINK I closed my last no ta a t Warrington, I Lancashire, where I was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gorton. I had a very happy stay in this lovely, quiet restful home, and enjoyed, while there, trips to Chester, the quaint historic town of Cheshire, Knutsford and other places being kindly motored by Mr. Gorton and his daughters. I was lovingly received into the family circle and the happy w e k


4 OUR A I M December 15, 1937.

and Mrs. Nightingale entertained me lovingly for a couple of days. I enjoyed the beautiful air and scenery as well as the kindness of dear friends in Christ.

M y next visit was to Mrs. Mersh, of Bromley, mother-in-law of Mrs. Mersh of our Sydney Ladies’ Auxiliary, and she with her friend, Miss Allen, invited a number of sisters to their home and asked me to tell something of our work. With loving hearts and minds these friends, to whom I was such a stranger, listened as I rehearsed how the love of God in Christ Jesus had been extended to our Aborigines, and they gave me at the end, as- surance of interest and prayer in the days to come.

Came too soon to an end. Manchester Convention took place during this

week, and I was able to attend it on two days from Warrington. Saturday was Missionary Day, and Missionaries representing the five continents presented the claims of the great wide field of the world as follows:-Europe, Rev. Mr. Zinger, of Latvia; Asia, Mr. Lyall of China and Rev. Mr. Elliott of India; Africa, Mr. Farrant, of the Sudan; America, Mr . H. Banner, of Amazonia; Australia, Mrs. Long, of the Aborigines.

W e each had ten minutes in the afternoon and a quarter of an hour at night. The afternoon audience was a large one, and at night the Hall was packed on floor and gallery and platform, and every available space. Rev. John Scroggie (brother of the better-known Graham) gave the closing address with an appeal for the offering of recruits for the far-flung battlefield of the Lord. The re- sponse was large and deliberate, for the Spirit of God had been at work from first to last. Mr. J. W. Waite had been the week’s chairman and the chief speakers, Revs. Russell, Howden and Graham Scroggie.

CONSIDERABLE train journey with an hour and A a half’s wait at a junction for a connection brought me again to Chesterfield. It was there 1 had my first opportunity to tell of the work (save for the meeting at West Green Rd., Tottenham, when I first reached London). T h e happy fellowship enjoyed, drew from me a promise to spend a t least one night there before I left for home. It was possible and it was a joy to meet again Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, and several members of the Slack family who had been so hospitable on my earlier visit. T h e next day found me on my way to Ban- stead, Surrey, where Mrs. Ashbolt, a friend of Mr . Vincent Craven, had arranged for me to speak at an evening gathering in the new Baptist Church of the district.

T h e warmth of interest and sympathy was very encouraging, and the few curios I had with me further brought the Aborigines before those who remained for nearly an hour to hear more of the work.

I then returned to London to the home of Mr. T. Hood, of Forrest Hill, a family connection and brother of the late Mr. F. E. Hood, of Petersham, a friend of my. early youth, with something more than a fortnight left before sailing. T h e next week I again visited Surrey where Mr. Nightingale, of Woodgate, had suggested to his relatives that they invite me to Cranleigh to tell about our work. They arranged a lantern lecture in their temporary hall.

E have a candidate for our work in London, W who did not offer through any knowledge of me or influence of mine in the first place, but had heard the call of God long before I put my foot in England, and he arranged for me to speak to the Christian Endeavour Society of which he is the secretary in the Church of England, Islington. This, too, proved an inspiring meeting.

Then the final touch with the Lord’s people in the old Land ended with the one with whom i t began on my first day in England-Mrs. Lindsay. In the meantime her service for the Lord had been transplanted from Mildmay to the superintendency of the House of Rest for Christian Workers, 10 Finchley Road, St. John’s Wood. Through all my visit she remained what she showed herself to be on that first occasion when I appeared, a stranger and a pilgrim from the land of the Southern Cross, a friend and a sister beloved. Mrs. Lindsay arranged that I might give a lantern talk a t the House of Rest on the Saturday before I left. Miss Potter, the former Superintendent, held an “at home” in the afternoon, inviting Miss Ridgeway’s class of 10 Jewish girls, amongst others. Rev. Gear Willett, of the C.I.M., lent his lantern and acted as lanternist, and with the aid of the pictures I tried to tell something of our work, its blessings and its needs, and this marked the close of my happy, happy fellowship with the Lord’s people of the Old Land.

HE days between these “special” occasions were T occupied in seeing friends of Australian friends, hitherto unvisited, and in packing, etc., and arrang- ing for departure. Mrs. James came with her little car in the early morning and took me and what remained of my luggage to Waterloo Station. Mrs. Lindsay came to see me off, carrying my lantern slides, and Mr . Sutton was there to see how he

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December 15, 1937. O U R A I M 5

FIELD MAP OF

ABORIGINES INLAND

N.B.-Toomelah i s shown as BoggabiIIa, as that is the new rese rve to which the people are to be moved shortly.

FOUR We are rejoicing in the fact that the Lord is

thrusting forth more labourers Mr. and Mrs. R. A. FIood have come to us from

Cottonvale, in Queensland, having served the Lord faithfully in that district for many years. They have been appointed to the Walcha district, and Mr. Harris travelled up from headquarters to meet Mr . Flood on November 25 and introduce him to the work. Mr. Flood will then return to Cottonvale for Mrs. Flood and their two little boys. W e are con- fident that they will meet a long-felt need in this district, which has been left without a missionary for many years. Miss A. Peterson is the fouth to enter our ranks

from the Brunswick Street Methodist Church in Melbourne, where Rev. F. W. Betts is the minister. She was also the Secretary of our Melbourne Y.W.M., and is known to many of our friends and supporters there.

Miss Peterson arrived at Cummeragunja on November 24, and writes: “A warm welcome was

NEW WORKERS extended to me at the Sunday School Anniversary- and prize-giving night, it being my first appearance, having only arrived that afternoon. Miss Presnell took me visiting with her. Everywhere the same friendly spirit was shown. I feel quite at home already among the people. I am proving Isaiah 26: 3 day by day.”

Another missionary accepted on probation is Mr. E. A. Collins, the Hon. Business Manager of “Our Aim.” H e was also a member of our Sydney Y.M.M., and the fact that missionaries are coming from the ranks of our Young People’s Movements is an indication of their deep interest in the work.

Mr. Collins accompanied Mr. Long to Mel- bourne for the Annual Meeting, then went on to DarIington Point, where the people have been without a missionary since the home-going of our Native Pastor, Mr. R. Peters.

W e commend these ambassadors of the Gospel to your prayers as they step out in the new untried paths of service for Christ amongst our Aborigines.


6 O U R A I M December 15, 1937.

THE GOSPEL IN THE GULF

COUNTRY

“Old things are passed away. Behold all things are become new.”

A few weeks after we began our work in these parts some years ago, we saw something which showed the fear of death. One of the men had passed away on the camp, and on looking around for his wife to comfort her, we failed to see her amongst the groups of people sitting quietly at a great distance from where the man had died.

Then we heard a sound coming from the bush 200 yards away, and as we got nearer to where the sound seemed to be coming from we found the cause of it. There was Nellie, the wife, with her hair shaved off, and wrapped in a blanket, jumping about and wail- ing (once heard, never to be for- gotten), was sounding forth.

T h e following day we found that her house had been pulled down !

A few weeks after this incident, another man passed away. One can still hear the thud as the mother flung herself on to the ground, asking for a tomahawk with which to injure herself. Many a one has been held tightly at a graveside, and once a foot was put on a crowbar as a hand went down to take it up.

Just recently a dear little girl passed away. Before going to the cemetery we visited the grand- mother, who was ill in the hospital and on leaving her, she said: “Please look after Jessie (the mother of the little girl) for me. Don’t let her hurt herself.” W e knew what she meant, but Jessie is a Christian, and so had no fear.

A few days later we again stood beside an open grave. T h e body of Norman, our faithful deacon, was laid to rest. Standing close to the body was Jiboom. He and Norman were the first men to be baptised. Later on they were made Helpers, and then some months ago they were made Deacons.

Had a stranger walked along and looked at Jiboom, he would not have thought he was at a funeral. H e rubbed his hands together, as he always does when greatly excited, and his face was just beaming with a heavenly light. H e knew that his “mate” and “Brother in the Lord” had reached Home a t last.

When another fine Christian man passed away, Norman was heard to say: “I wish I was him.” W e will miss Norman more than we can say, for he has stood by us ever since we came here. But would we have him back? A thousand times no!

E.T.

THEY PRESENTED UNTO HIM..

What of those treasures that here must decline,

What of the trinkets you hold, but to shine?

Heedless of values, in pride or in place,

Give them to God for a suffering race.

Bring them an offering to Him Who has died:

Little or great- to the Crucified!

Sharing His love life’s pathway pursue.

The world‘s qreatert need is something to you.

MELBOURNE ANNUAL M EETl N G

Our Melbourne Annual Meet- ing was held on November 17th in the Collins Street Baptist Church. Mr. Wm. Buck chaired the meeting splendidly, and the attendance showed and increase of 50 per cent. on last year’s numbers.

Mr. Arnold Long was the main speaker, and Miss A. Peterson, an out-going missionary, gave an inspiring account of the Lord’s hand on her life. Mr . A. Collins, another recently accepted candidate, who journeyed over from Sydney with Mr . Long, also gave a brief testimony.

T h e help of the members of the Young People’s Movements was a distinct feature of the meeting, as they were in the Annual Meetings of the other States, and we feel that there are still greater things in store for the interest in this city in our work as a Mission.

NEW “AIM” AGENT FOR QUEENSLAND

Miss E. Sweatman, our Queens- land “Aim” Agent for many years, has resigned from that position owing to the fact that she no longer resides in Brisbane. We are very grateful to her for the faithful service she has rendered for SO

long, but we know it was given “as unto the Lord.”

Mrs. J. Elms, Cotton Street, Sandgate, the Secretary af the newly formed Brisbane Ladies’ Auxiliary, has undertaken the work of distribution. Will our Queens- land subscribers please forward their subscriptions to her in the future?

W e welcome our sister into the ranks of our helpers and pray that she will have much joy in this service.



QUEENSLAND.

CHERBOURG. A Native Christian Convention.

Thank you, prayer partners, for your prayers during the quarantine. There was only one case of paralysis, so the restrictions were lifted after 21 days. W e had unusual opportunities, and be- lieve a lasting work was done through the open- air meetings. W e were full of praise to God for staying the sickness and so enabling us to pre- pare for the Native Christian Convention.

Excitement prevailed when it was known that the Memorial Van would be coming and bringing Miss Campbell, who had laboured on at Cherbourg for over 12 years, and Miss Cavanagh, who has come to work here.

The subject, “The Gospel,” gri ped the Chris-

addresses and testimonies as a “glorious subject,” “the great fact of all ages,” etc.

On Saturday night a big welcome meeting was held in the hall, when some of the Christians gave welcome messages to our three visitors, Miss Campbell, Miss Spencer, Mr. Long and their new Missionary, Miss Cavanagh.

The Juniors and Buds were delighted to have Miss Spencer with them on the Sunday and enjoyed her blackboard talk.

Two Christians were baptized and received into Church membership. In the afternoon some of the Native Christians spoke on the Convention subiect. and their messages were very good. Three men came forward at the close of the evening service for restoration and help.

On Tuesday night there was a glorious break, when about 20 men and women signified their desire to get right with God. Most of them have joined the baptism classes and some have already taken up definite service. The boys have them- selves arranged for a special meeting on nights, in the home of a Native Worker an under the leadership of Bob Blair.

tians, and many of them referre to it in their

picture M. SHANKELTON.

WOORABINDA.

W e have been having good times spiritually at Woorabinda. Decisions have been made for Christ and backsliders restored. God is working and, of course, Satan is also busy. The Bible Class is well attended and the interest is keen. During the month we received ten large print Bibles from the Bible Society of Australia (Brisbane) for which we are very thankful.

It was with very great joy that the news was received that we could visit Woorabinda every day of the week in connection with the spiritual work. One old brother in the Lord, when I informed him, threw up his arms with a “Praise the Lord” which he said from his heart. Previously we were allowed three visiting days. This is a wonderful answer to prayer.

Another answer to prayer which strengthened the faith of our Christians was the wonderful rain we had during the month, somewhere about five inches. The countryside has been changed from a wilderness to a picture of prosperity.

During the month we had the joy of seeing eight believers baptised and pray that they may continue in the grace of God to His glory. Some of the brethren speak in the Church, and at our meetings at the gambling ring, and they are im- proving in this direction. I t is good to hear them testify and exhort another to be faithful to the Lord Jesus.

Brother Sam Wilson returned from Springsure on Saturday, 20th November. The people were delighted to see him again. He had a rough trip coming from Springsure and his bike will need some repairs before being ready for the road again. Some Christians at Springsure promised to look after our dark brethren there, and we thank God for this.

GAYNDAH. Sunday SCHOOL Anniversary.

O u r Anniversary was held on the 21st and 22nd November in the Church. The subiect and setting for this year was “A Garden.” It was a lovely picture-an archway of greenery extending to the side wall, on the floor neat “beds*’ of gay flowers,

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and the children sitting in the enclosure. In the centre was the emblem of the “Old Rugged Cross.”

T h e items given began in the Garden of Eden, and appropriate hymns were sung, and, I am sure, this Anniversary will remain in the minds of all who were present. Mr. H. Wilson was with us, and the Rev. Mr. Cherry was chairman and gave the readings before the items. Mrs. Cherry distri- buted the prizes, and also helped with the music. Mr. W. G. Rose was organist.

(MRs.) A. SCOTT.

NEW south wales

YASS DISTRICT. Pudman.

A happy three days were spent recently at Pud- man and Blakeney Creek. T w o schools were visited for scripture, and the homes visited on two days. Altogether about 65 miles were covered by sulky during the trip. The children go regularly to Sunday School and are eagerly looking forward to their Christmas Tree.

Yass. Here we have had blessing in that a young man

came one Sunday morning to make a fresh start for the Lord, but the enemy here is aceedingly active and so subtle. T h e children are practising for some items for the Christmas Tree. Brungle.

W e would ask very especially for your prayers that the Lord may provide the money for the material, and also a builder.

BULGANDRAMINE. It was nice to get back to Bulgandramine after

being five weeks away, but lowly indeed to have had the privilege of visiting Cherbourg again and seeing the growth and work of consolidation going on under the ministry of Miss Shankelton and her fellow workers and to meet many old friends and have fellowship with them.

The plans are in hand for our Church.

F. abbott

Now we are settled again in the work here, and this week had the great joy of opening our new Kindergarten Room which was completed on Satur- day, November 27th.

While Mr. Weymouth was here in September, he put up the framework and one of our Christian men, single handed, put the finishing touches and brought boughs for the roof and made little seats, table and sand tray, etc. All was in readiness for Sunday and the whole Sunday School marched over from the church and parents and friends gathered to witness the dedication of the building, a nice programme was given and a sand tray lesson for the first time.

Little Violet Read’s fifth birthday fell on the same day and she had the honour of being the first to sit in the pretty birthday chair. God grant that the feet of our little children may be guided in right paths and their eyes early turned upon Jesus.

Preparations are in hand now for our Christmas Tree and parcels are arriving as I write which bring with them the usual festive thrill of anticipation.

W e send good wishes from Bulgandramine to all our readers for a blessed Christmas tide.

KATOOMBA. A very happy weekend was spent at Katoomba

during the month. It was good to hear the encouraging report concerning the work and our hearts were lifted in praise to God Who has heard and answered the prayers of His people.

The little Church is in good order and some beautiful and appropriate pictures have been donated for the walls. T h e Sunday evening meetings are carried on regularly now and the attendance is very good, considering it is only a small centre. Last Sunday night we had a good number present,

listening attentively to the message and singing very heartily while one of the men prasided at the

I t IS good to see some of the mothers coming along with their children to the Sunday SchooI. W e praise the Lord for the wholehearted service of Mr. Tubb and his helpers.

M. CAMPBELL.

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M. ACLAND.

DO YOUR KNOW THERE IS A LUNCH-HOUR PRAYER MEETING HELD IN THE A.I.M. Office, 3rd FLOOR, 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY,

EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1.30 TO 1.507



KARUAH. A Report by Mr. & Mrs. Dates, Native Workers.

On the 21st October, we said farewell to our‘ Matron and Teacher. The Church was decorated with ferns and palms, by the young people.

After some singing, Mr. Manton said a few words and presented Miss Stewart with a boomer- ang. W e also had with us Mr. Shipway, Sergeant of Police, and Mrs. Shipway, of Raymond Terrace. Mr. Shipway spoke a word or two. A presenta- tion of a cut-glass bedroom clock was made by Mr. Dates on behalf of the people on the Reserve, and this was followed by a bounteous tea.

All the meetings are being carried on as usual, and have been helpful to all.

BALRANALD. W e praise God that we now have a new bush

shelter for our meetings. This was erected by a few of the men. Recently we have held our meetings in the daytime under the trees and had cottage meetings at night.

At one of these cottage meetings our heart rejoiced to receive a voluntary offering of 1/9 from five givers, towards the Church.

Rev. Mr. McLean visited the Reserve and gave interesting lantern pictures of our Lord and views, which were much appreciated.

W e are thankful to God for the restoration of one of our women who was operated a n in hospital, and pray that a small boy, sick in the hospital, may be restored and used of Christ.

F. AND E. DATES.

W. AYLING.

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MELBOURNE. In company with mrs Ditch, wife of the

secretary of our Y.M.M. here, I paid a visit to d u d l e y Flats.” The day was very hot and the walk to the “Flats” is a long one.

A fortnight ago I saw the old dark woman in gaol, where she had served sentence for drunken- ness. To-day, she was not at her little humpy but in another. One could not describe the squalor of it.

I asked her to sing for us. I said to her, “I have seen a photo. showing you sitting at an organ playing hymns to your children. Will you sing a hymn with us?” She said, “Yes.” I asked her what hymn she would like and she said, “Sing One hundred and seventeen.” I knew that 117 was “What a friend we have in Jesus,” so we sang that hymn together. I pray that even that message may be made a blessing to that poor old Aboriginal woman living in that vile spot.

I have been able to pay 19 visits to hospital during the month, five of our people being inmates.

Many thanks to the donors who left parcels of “left-off’ clothing for me at the “Christian Club’ and at “Keswick.” They have been very acceptable for needy cases.

M. ELLIS.

f northern territory

TENNANT CREEK. first Year of Missionary Work Completed.

This year will be drawing to a close when you read these notes and, as we glance back over the events of the year. we have much for which to thank our dear Lord. One matter which calls from us a note of thankfulness is the completion of our first year a t Tennant Creek. On the evening of the 9th November, 1936. Mr. Long and I commenced work amongst these people. Last Thursday we com- memorated this fact by an Anniversary Picnic and Praise Meeting.

I n answer to prayer the day chosen was pleasant-



of evangelising these dark people-More M e n and More Prayer. But we must consolidate the work in hand before we race to other parts. T h e heathen practices and darkness can only be dispelled by the “Light.”

We wish God’s richest blessing upon all, during this happy season ahead.

C.L. & E. WESTON.

DARWIN. “I am with thee always.” T h e above words of Jesus are indeed very com-

forting to any servant of God, and very encouraging, too. Should we fear to launch out for God with that grand promise ringing in our ears? What if the way is rough and thorny and our pathway leading through long, dismal tunnels? “I am with thee !”

These words have been very true here. Meetings are still well attended and the Sunday night meetings especially good.

Two Sundays ago we had our second Baptismal Service. T w o men and two women followed the Lord through the waters of Baptism. One gave his testimony at the service. T h e communion service was held at night and these four people were received in and added to the Church, making a total of 14 members, one having gone away to her own country.

One of the Christian men voluntarily said one day that he felt different since he was a Christian, and he wants to learn to preach. There have also been two or three fine conversions which rejoiced US

greatly. One of our little boys has been taken away with

leprosy. I saw him the other day, and he looked very glum, poor little chap.

W e are all looking forward to a good time at Christmas.

G. W. TAYLOR.

This i s the picture on the cover of a book iust out. It contains an account of journeys in the L. W. Long Memorial Van, throughout the continent, recounting Gods provision and guidance along the way.

Obtainable from the A.I.M. Office, 242 Pitt Street, Sydney. Price, 1/6, Post Free.

THE MEMORIAL VAN IN QUEENSLAND.

For the present the Memorial Van is out of action after covering nearly 3,000 miles in a month. The engine is now to be re-bored and fitted with new pistons as the old ones, which had done hard work for the last seven years, were found to be in a very bad state when the engine was opened for examination recently.

T w o journeys with the Van have been made since the last report of its movements appeared in the “Aim.”



T h e first was to Darlington Point in the southern district and then through Condobolin, Bulgandra- mine and Cowra in the central-west. Mr. Peter Hall, from Sydney accompanied me on that journey and was welcomed warmly by the people at each place.

W e appreciated Mr. Hall’s helpfulness and fellowship very much on this journey. Miss Camp- bell and Miss Mountney also travelled on the Van from Bulgandramine to Cowra, Miss Mountney returning from thence to Melbourne for medical treatment. Miss Campbell came with us the re- maining 200 miles to Sydney.

Shortly afterwards the Van was again on the road, this time travelling up the New England Highway to Murgon, Queensland.

Miss Cavanagh was able to bring all her poses- sions in the Van to Murgon where she is now sharing the work of the Cherbourg station with Miss Shankelton and Miss Eadie.

At Miss Shankelton’s suggestion and to the de- light of the people, Miss Campbell also travelled with the Van to Cherbourg for the Convention.

O n the way North we were able to call on Mr. and Mrs. Flood, newly accepted Missionaries, at Cottonvale, near Stanthorpe, Queensland.

Passing through Warwick and Toowoomba we went on to Murgon, arriving a day late owing to some trouble with the Van. It was not too late, however, for the Convention to be held, and the blessing of God attended the meetings.

During the few days there the Van engine was opened up and it was discovered that the pistons were in a very bad state. W e could only leave them as they were and after Mr. Lloyd Smyth, son of our Associate Worker, had ground the valves and done some other things to it, putting in a great deal of time and labour, it was put together again for the journey back to Sydney. As we were running against time it was the only course to take and it was justified by the fact that the return journey of nearly 900 miles was made without trouble, except that a great deal of oil was consumed.

Mr. Goulter, the builder of the Cherbourg Church accompanied us to Brisbane through Gympie and Nambour, and was able to have a week’s rest at Miss Nosworthy’s home at Corinda. Mr. Goulter has put in a great deal of hard work at Cherbourg and was not well at the time of our visit so the little change was beneficial. After this, Mrs. Tottie Demlin, from Cherbourg, travelled down the coast with us to Sydney for the Annual Meetings here.

W. A. LONG.

AUXILIARY NOTES

GEELONG. Instead of our usual monthly prayer meeting we

held a public meeting in the Pakington Street Methodist School Hall where the Reverend Penna extended a warm welcome to Mr. W. Arnold Long. H e little knew of the pleasure that was in the hearts of our prayer-partners and some former missionaries in the audience. One former missionary told us after the meeting that the years spent in the A.I.M. field were the happiest years of her life.

Mr. Long gave us a very splendid and compre- hensive Lantern Lecture revealing to us the growth of the work and of the many triumphs of the Gospel among the natives. A deeper interest has resulted and some new subscribers added.

During the week-end spent in Geelong, Mr. Long addressed several other meetings and visited some shut-in ones who are very interested in the work. W e offer praise to our God for His good- ness through another year and press forward.

BALLARAT. The Annual Meeting of our Auxiliary was held

on September 27th. There was a good attendance of members and our President, Mr. King, con- ducted the meeting. W e joined in prayer and praise at the Throne of Grace. Letters from the field received by the members were read. Visitors were welcomed and our Treasurer, Miss Jackson, read the financial statement for the year.

The election of officers was then proceeded with and the following were elected: President, Mr. S. King; Vice-Presidents, Mr. Diprose, Mr. Gribble, Miss Bouchier ; Secreinry, Mr. Thomas; Assistant Secretary, Mr. Whiteside : Treasurer, Miss Tack-

E. BUTT.

son ; Correspondnt. Mrs. King. J. E. A. THOMAS.

A MISSIONARY MAP Copies of a map of Australia showing plainly the

Mission Stations of the A.I.M. are now available to friends who desire to have a clear view of the whole field for prayer meetings or other purposes.

It can be purchased at the A.I.M. Office in blueprint form, size 36“ x 27” for 3/- per copy (3d. extra posted).

Mounted on calico with rollers for hanging on walls, Drice 4/6 16d. extra posted).


12 O U R December 15, 1937

H e comes between me and the enemy that troubles me from tomorrow, the foe that lies ambushed in futurity and disturbs the peace of to-day. He changes destructive anxiety into a constructive thoughtfulness. H e converts a lacerat- ing fretfulness into an energetic contentment. H e takes the terror out of tomorrow and enables me to live and labour in a fruitful calm.

The hand suggests the sweet sense of companionship. The little child awakes in the night, and is affrighted by the darkness and the stillness, but the mother puts out her hand and just rests it upon her troubled babe and the little one sinks to rest again.

And the hand suggests the ministry of soothing. The nurse lays her cool hand on the burning brow of the patient and he exclaims, “How lovely that is.” And when I come to a sudden crisis in life, and am tempted to become feverish, the Lord lays His cooling hand on me and I grow calm again.

And the hand suggests the ministry of guidance. Tha t is a most suggestive word, constantly in the book of the prophet Isaiah. “And the Lord said unto me with a strong hand.” Speech by strange graspings! Guidance by the creation of a mighty impulse! The Lord declared His will to Isaiah by implanting in his life the sense of a tremendous imperative, which the prophet expressed under the symbol of the grasp of a “strong hand.” “The right hand shall guide me.” With these defences we

A I M

‘‘And before.”

“And laid Thine hand upon me.”

FOR OUR WORKERS BEHIND AND BEFORE (Abridged)

By Dr. J. H. Jowett, M A .

“Thou has beset me behind and before, and laid Thine hand on me.” (Psalm 139, 5. )

“Does God perfectly understand me? Does He know where the hedge is thin and vulnerable, and where my life is most easily invaded and defiled? Does H e know where defences are mote specially required?” Let us seek the answer in the earlier verses of the Psalm, and let the spacious experience of the Psalmist be interpreted as revealing the Almighty intimate knowledge of the individual life. “0, Lord, Thou has searched me.” The examina-

tion has been most thorough and penetrating. Nothing has been overlooked, unrecognised, un- named. “I, the Lord, search the heart.”

It is the knowledge of an intimate friend. I require knowing. I am often misunderstood. T h e unexplored is frequently mis- judged.

“Thou knowest my down-sitting.” H e is present when I sit down to think and plan and devise, and when the formative purposes of life are chosen and shaped.

“Thou understandest my thought afar of.” H e discerns the faintest beginnings of purpose long before my thought is incarnated into an act. H e sees it “afar off’ when it is only a trembling suggestion, and when it passs almost imperceptibly across the threshold of the mind.

“Thou searchest out my path.” H e knows the way I take to achieve my purpose. H e knows all the windings of the road-when it is “straight” and when it is “crooked.” He knows all the means I employ, and is “acquainted with all my ways.”

“There is not A sound in my tongue, but Io! O Lord , Thou knowest it altogether.’’ Surety this God knows me! He is intimate with my personal “make-up,” with my own peculiar weaknesses, and knows just what is needed to make me strong and invulnerable.

“And known me.”

T h e Security G i v e n “Thou has beset me behind.” H e stands between

me and my enemies in the rear. The Lord “besets me behind,” and the sins of yesterday no longer send their poisoned swords into my life. T h e failures and indiscretions of yesterday are no longer creatures of moral impoverishment and despair. They bring godly sorrow, humility, meekness and self-mistrust, and become the teachers of a quiet wisdom and well- proportioned thought.

are safe. In these Hands our security is complete.

DIRECTOR’S NOTES (Continued f rom Page 4)

might help me away. O n the journey to South- ampton we were informed that the Jervis Bay was held up by a fog. T h e company made good provision for us; dinner on arrival and then accommodation for the night on one of the trans-Atlantic giants, the Berengarin. At 10 o’clock, the next morning, the Jervis Buy drew off from Southampton, and my lovely visit to the Old Land was over. Behind me stretches a beautiful green pasture where the Lord led me beside still waters and restored my soul and led me in the paths of righteousness.. for His Name’s sake. Before me lies home and loved ones, and beloved fellow-workers and the work for which I have lived and by which I trust to yet glorify the God of my salvation.

Of His loving care for the months of holiday and my return fare and provision for the way, which enables me to say afresh, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,’’ must await another telling. RETTA LONG.


December 15, 1937.

“YOU WILL NEED A FRIEND

WHEN YOU CROSS THE RIVER’

I have sometimes mentioned the “Australian Evangel” on this page, the paper we send out each month to our dark folk. In it we also have a page for Young Folks and prizes are won and stars given for competitions done each month by children from all over our big field.

It has been a special joy the last couple of months to receive answers from the boys and girls away up in the Gulf Country a t Normanton. They have only been written in pencil but some of them have been beautifully done and are a credit to their Missionary, Mrs. Thomas, who has school for them every morning.

This month the answers have been rolling in, because it was quite an easy competition. They were asked to write out their favourite chorus, those in the under eleven class, and those over eleven, their favourite hymn, and to tell why they liked it so much.

Over eighty answers were received, and nearly all a different hymn and chorus, so it was quite a piece of work marking them.

One little boy from Normanton named Dickie, wrote :

“You will need a Friend when you cross the river,

W h e n you come t o cross the bar, He will take your hand and lead

Up to Heaven where the angels

And to-day I have received a letter from his missionary to say that Dickie has gone “Home” to Heaven. This is what she says:

“This will only be a few lines to let you know that the little boy, Dickie, who wrote ‘You will need a Friend when you cross the river,’ has ‘crossed the bar.’ It’s a sad Story.

YOU

are.’’

O U R A I M

Our Page for Young

People

Our Page for Young

People

“Last Friday morning, when we finished school, I said ‘No school to-morrow.’ Dickie said, ‘Saturday to-morrow.’ Saturday came, all right, but not for Dickie. O n Friday afternoon he picked up a gun, and it went off. T h e poor little fellow was killed instantly. It was a dreadful shock to us all, and the parents were heart-broken.

“As we stood around the open grave we sang Dickie’s chorus. A few days before I wrote on the board at school ‘Jesus died for me.’ Dickie read it out straight away. W e know he meant it, too. His death affected me very much. I felt as if I didn’t want to go into the school room again.”

W e are reminded that “a little child shall lead them,” and al- though we are all saddened by the fact that Dickie has left us, we can pray that little Dickie’s chorus may yet bring more of his people to know the Friend Who never leaves us nor forsakes us. + + +

A CHRISTMAS PRAYER: Make me, O Lord Jesus, like

the Star of Bethlehem, a guiding light to men, that they may find Thee and rejoice.

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Our Young People’s Movements

MELBOURNE Y.W.M. Our meeting on November 1st

was a farewell to our Secretary, Miss Peterson, who had been accepted for service on the field. W e felt very proud and happy as we realised that God had seen fit to call one of our members into full- time service for Him.

After the meeting, at which Miss Peterson spoke, we gathered together for a time of fellowship, to say good-bye, and to assure her of our prayers and support.

A number of toys were brought in for the Christmas Boxes.

M. HOWAT. MELBOURNE Y.M.M.

W e praise God for the way in which He met us at our last meeting on November 22. A most searching and challenging time was spent in prayer to commence the meeting. Prayer was offered for Mr. Long (the speaker for the evening), Mr. Collins, Miss Peter- son ( two out-going missionaries), and for the work on the field.

W e were pleased to see new faces among the 1 7 present. At the close of the meeting the young men presented a number of toys and groceries, which will form Christ- mas parcels to the Aborigines.

A. F. BARNES. BRISBANE Y.M.M.

A t the November meeting we decided to combine our last meeting of the year with the Y.W.M., and also discussed matters regard- ing lantern lectures for next year. The Secretary reported on our first lantern lecture, held in the Sand- gate Baptist Church. After a few minor business matters had been dealt with, we held a chain prayer for half an hour.

Our next meeting will be held on December 1 7 , probably in the City Tabernacle Hall.

W. E. TURNER. (Continued on Page I 5 )



ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA. Treasurer’s Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for Year Ended 30th September, 1937.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE. f s. d. f s d.

$ s. d- $ d. GENERAL WORKING EXPENSES office Rent and Sundries .... 64 0 4

Printing and Stationery .... 27 0 9 Printing “In the Way of His Steps” 36 9 6

Annual Meeting Expenses,

Typewriters ............................ 16 18 0 Buildings and Vehicles ........ 247 2 5 Prayer Letter, Printing

and Postage ...................... 19 15 5 Lantern Slides and

Transmission to Workers .. 123 6 7 Expenses .............................. 22 2 4 Sundries .................................. 6 5 7

BALANCE LAST YEAR ...... 271 2 5 Telephones, Postages, etc. .. 38 8 2

DONATIONS R E C E I V E S ............................

For General Purposes ...... 1,239 11 8 1936 ........................................ 25 5 3

Printing and Stationery .... 10 0 9

Annual Meeting Expenses,

1936 ....................................... 19 10 6

Sundries ..................................

“OUR AIM” MAGAZINE ....

“EVANGEL” MAGAZINE ....

8 0 1 1

2 5 6 5 0 FIELD EXPENDITURE-

Memorial Van and other Vehicles ............................... 67 15 6

Mission Buildings and Properties ............................ 398 1 5

Rent of Mission Premises 205 3 0 Remittances to Missionaries ........................ 334 15 6

Travelling Expenses .......... 145 7 0

Sundries ............................ 39 1 0 1,647 12 10 Postages, Freights and

1.188 3 5 137 * ”OUR AIM” MAGAZINE .,.. 187 12 2

“EVANGEL” MAGAZINE .... 67 5 3 12 1 6 BALANCE-

General Fund ........................ 28 13 4 BANK INTEREST ................ 9 2 1 1 Special Funds ....................... 351 4 2

377 17 6

f2,OTI 3 4 f2,@77 3 4 I have audited the books, documents and vouchers of the above Mission and certify that the above

statement of receipts and expenditure is in accordance therewith. 3rd November, 1937. (Sgd.) CHAS. B. DOUBT.

In addition to the above: RECEIVED by MISSIONARIES on the FIELD-

Received in Cash by Missionaries f S. d.

personally ...................................................... 791 9 4

Received in Cash by Missionaries

Value of Gifts in Kind re-

for the work ................................................ 119 3 8

ceived by Missionaries ........ 190 5 8

statement comprising Receipts and disbursements of the State councils of Victoria and tasmania and Auxiliaries at Geelong, Launceston Sydney ladies Auxiliary and Sydney Y.M.M. and Y.W.M. and Melbourne Y.W.M.

RECEIPTS. f S. d.

Balances, 1936 ................................................. 20 4 11

8 Bank Interest Donations and Offerings ............................ 2 4 3 3 5 0

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-10 7 DISBURSEMENTS. ~~

gifts in Kind for Work ........ 99 S ll f S. d.

Remitted to Missionaries ......................... 21 17 g T o Headquarters ........................................... log 16 g

Annual Meeting, Sydney, 1986 ................ n 18 7 15 to Missionaries 6 0 5

for the Work ................................................ 97 2 2 local and Sundry expences 40 15 7 Balance ............................................................... 6 9

s&ZB710 9 -10 7

.................................. freewill offerings from Native People

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the aborigines inland mission australia FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

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

Mrs. SMALL.

HOR asst secretary Mr. G

members Messrs. R. A. hind H. G HARWARD, A. HICKS MA; Rev A. L. LEEDER

A11 Official Correspondence to the above should be addressed to the A.I.M. OFFICE, 248 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS

QUEENSLAND: VICTORIA:

Rev G 8aryb.e P r a W , YS851. k r . J. Mellrlde Prn. Ytr 1. Y. Beuley, Hm. Pa.. WRUM.

yr. B. WILOD, Nar. E. htlmer. wr. and MrS. Harla Lovelock. Yr. C. Healey. bourne. C.1. Yr. A. L h a u . Yr. E. h a n r ~ r . and Mrs. H. H. Riddel. Yr ay. Llcott. MW Underwood. Prayer Band 8ee. Mr. and Mrs. L E. Buck) Mr. Lean. Asst. Secretary. y(r Foot&.

Yr. h r c k n e r . Miss V. Robinson. Prayer Band Sec.

Mrs. Lean. Sister Grace.

’ Hon. Medhal Adviser. Dr. Ray Pennlngton,

Yr. W. W. Robikon, Hon. Sec., 52 Price St..

Mr. J. Nash. Asst. Secretary. Mr. N. L. Nankervts, Hon. Treas. and

Parcel Agent. 232 Fllnders Lane, Mel-

Mr 8. P. Waddln#ham. nw. 8. 8. Paame.

Road, Newmarket. N.W.l. Essendon, W.5, Victoria.

AUXILMRY NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydmcy:-A.I.M. Ladles’ Auxiliary. Hon. Sec.. Mrs. E. S. Tunks, Bower Street, Manly. ’Phone: YU 3130.

Young Men’s Movement. Hon. Sec.. Mr. E.. Cock, A.I.M. omce. !m Pitt Street. Sydney.

Yoang Women’s Movcment. Hon. Sec.. MISS R. G. Long. 242 Pltt Street. Sydney.

Neroast1e:-Hon. Sec., Mrs. W. Brown, 14 ~ o s l y n Ave., Islington.

TASMAIU. Launenton: Mlss Hall.

Newstead.

(Continued f rom Page 1 3 )

SYDNEY Y.W.M. We were delighted to have Miss

M. Spencer as our’speaker for our November meeting, as she had recently returned from a holiday spent with our Cherbourg missionaries, and it was especially interesting to hear about the work there from the point of view of a visitor.

The Christmas Trees on the station were again thought of as we brought gifts to be hung on them. We were happy to welcome four new members, two of them being former members of the Mel- bourne Y.W.M.,

L. PERRY.

TUYANIA

Rev. J. C. Salter. Pres. Mr. B. Walker. Vice-Pres yn. E. wo&mk men. ma. 4

hlll Road. W m l EobuL Mrs. Hall, Asst. 8ec. Miss Weymouth, Hon. Treas. Yn. Agnew. M l s l Wwtharbmd. Mr. Procter. Miss P. Barn-. Miss D. Allen. Prayer Band Sec

BRANCHES AND REPRESENTATIVES. VICTOBIA: QUEENSLAND.

Melbourne:-Yonng Yen’s Movement. Hon. Sec., Mr. H. R. Darch. 36 Orford Street, Brisbane:-A.I.M. Ladies’ Auxillary. Hon. Moonee Ponds. W.4. Sec.. Mrs. J. Elms. Cotton St., Sandgate.

Younx Women’s Movemen&: Hon. Sec.. MLw A, Peterson, c,o. Kas&k Book young Men’s Movement: Hon. 8ec.. Yr. W. Room, 315 Collins St., Melbourne.

Ballarat: Hon. Sec.. Mr. J. E. A. Themu, YOUng Women‘s Movement: Hon. Sec.. Smythes Road. Miss S. Woods.

Geelong W.: Hon. Bee.. Mra. E. Butt. ‘IQ Townsville: Rev. B. Honke. Hermit Park. Weller Street.

Geelong N.: H O ~ . m,, y~as wlltshira, TooWwmba: Miss Lamont. 11 arenier 8t. Bay Street. Mawborough: Mrs. S. Kent, Sussex et.

E. Turner, Scott St.. Deagon,, N.E.I.

WBSTKBN AUBTBALIA. Hart Street. Mrs. WfngroVC, cr. Edlnboro and Roberl

street& &borne P u k .

SYDNEY Y.M.M. T h e A.I.M. Annual Meetings

have come and gone, and everyone was made aware of our presence by our work and by our badges. Mr. Gowans, in charge of the ushering, and Messrs. S. Cameron and L. Bowie, in charge of the literature tables, helped greatly in the work “behind the scenes.”

At our last meeting we brought small gifts for the men missionaries for Christmas. New members are being added, and the interest is deepening, especially as one of the newly-accepted missionaries, Mr. A. Collins, was a members of our movement.

E. C. LONG.

Anonymous Donations.

W e acknowledge with grateful thanks to the givers, $1 for Gen- eral Fund and %I for the Darwin Church, given at the Sydney An- nual Meetings; IO/- sent from Brisbane on November 5th; $5 sent on November 24th from ‘%I- asmuch.”

Also $6 received at the Sydney Office on November 18th with the Sydney post mark.

Mr. K. Colley acknowledges with thanks a gift of 5/- with the Bunvood post mark.


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A, I , M, FIELD DIRECTORY 1. HEADQUARTERS, SYDNEY. N.S.W.

'Director: Mrs Retta Long, 62 Johnson street. chatswood 'Phone: J 5622

miss R. G Long. 61 Johnson s t r ee t Chatswood.

miss M. Acland. 8 Hudson Street Lewisham. mr and Mrs R T. harris 171 Mowbray Road. ChatrWood.

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MEMORIAL VAN: e m . W. A. long, C/- 61 Johnson Street. Chatswood. ABORIGINAL CITY MISSION WORK SYDNEY: Mrs. W. Hughson 89 Cheltenham Road, Croydon. 'Phone: U J 5261. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Grant (Native Workers). HERNE BAY: *Miss M. Acland. 8 Hudson Street. Lewlsham.

MELBOURNE: Mrs; R. Ellir. 371 Moreland Road. Coburs West, N 13. Vlc. Phone FW 8518. BRISBANE: Mlss M BeasIey. WUaton Road. Newmarket. N.W.I. a d .

NEW SOUTH WALES. Mr. G. Blockat, c/- Kallla. Valley Road. Springwood. (Travelling. 1 ECARUAH (Port Stephens). &Idlers Pt.. Pindlmar: Mr. and Mrs. F. Dates (Native Workers). A.I.M.. Karuah. M,S. w. &own, 14 Roalyn Avenue, bllngton. SINGLETON. Maitland. Aberdeen:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mlller (Natlve Workers). KATOOMBA: MI. D. Tubb. "Narara." Lurllne Street, Katoomba.

MISS M. BBg0811.

LONO GULLY (Tlnghal, Bundarra, Ashford. BtrBthbogie: Mlrs W. CBah, A.I.M.. Tlngha. Mrs. Nellle Wllllams (Natlve Worker). T A B U (Clarence Rlver). MaUanganca. Pretty Oully: Mr. F. Barber (Natlve Worker,. A.I.M.. Rbulam. CASINO: PINOAL POINT (Tweed Heads). Eukrabah. Drydock, Parry's Estate. Cudgin. Cobaki Road: 'Miss M. M c A ~ B J . Mlas F. Wheeler. A.I.M.. Fingal Head. P.C.. Tweed Heads. M v . W. Slatfar. Mr. and Mrr. C. E. afgp (on holidays). Bllllnudgel: Mr. Brownlng (Native Worker). MOREE. Terry-me-Hle: Mr. W. R Bobblna. A.I.M.. E8st M o r e . TOOMELAH. Neeworra: Mrs. Knox (Natlve Worker). W A u l E l T toingle Reserve). Wec Waa. N u n b r l . Qunmbone: DFXNAWAN (Culgoa River). Wallmoringle. OOOdOOS8. Brewarrina. Bourke: Mr. and Mm. D. Ferguson (Nathe Workers). Dennawm. via Brewarrln8.

COWRA. The Rocka. Orange, Noonblnna: i (f00LAOONO: Xr. E. B. Weymomth. MacQuarle Stmt. Cons. Mr. W Wdrom. Brougham Street. Corra. Mr. 0. Cornier INatlvc WorkerI.

, BULOANDRAMIRE. Warren. Narromlne. Peak XIU,

23. coNwBoLM, hubolong. N8rrander8: M l s a D . & l e s . D 4 l s s J . ~ . A . I . M . , h m ( l c 8 L F c t t . aOndoboh. Yr. 0. B8rlow. Yr. and Mra. C. OMt (N8th. Workem).

14. MBNINDEE (Darling River). Wilcannla. White OUffs: M u 3. Byron, AUm M. Woollcy. Menhdw. Yr. a d Yr.. S l i u , m w .

25. YA88. PudmoD. Brunglo: W s s P. Abbott M&n Street Y M ~ .

16. DARLINGTON 'POINT (Murruhbidgee RIver) Mr. E. A. Colllna. A.I,M.. Darllngton Point. Yrs. I. Carter (Native Worker).

17. MOONAH CULLAa (Edwards Rlver), Barham: Xlr, Whltridge, M h 111. I Crcbbln. Moonah Cullah. ~ n l l l n i r l n

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28. BALRANALD I MurrumPidgec River) Moulameln Canally Stoney .C:osaing. Karllte (N.S.W.), 'Spewa. My& Park: Lake Boga (Vlc.): MISS W. AYllnr. A.I.M.. Balranald. N.S.W. Mr. o d Yrs. L. Macrargkfor, "The Doon," Lake -a (Vlc.).

Miss C . Presnell, Misa A. Peterson. Barmah, vla Plcols, Vlctorla. Mrs. C. Mulr (Natlve Worker).

29. CUMMERAOUNJA, and Barmah (Murray River):

QUEENSLAND. 10. BRISBANE, Myora. Dunwich. -1 Island:

31. MITCHELL. Augarhella. St. Oeorgc. Bollon. Dlrranbandi. F. M. Beaaley. Wllaton Road, Newmarket. N.W.I.

Charlevllle: M r . m d Mrs. R . Munnrll. Mltchell. Nrr. J w h r . MltChell. Mlss Mary Saunders (Natlvs Helper).

Sa. CUNNAMULLA. Tlnncnburra: 81. CHERBOURO (Government Bettlemmt):

'Mlaa M. Bhankelton, Mlaa IU. D. E d l e , MISS A. Caranagh. Box 9. Murgon. Mr. A. C. Ooultcr (Bullding). Mr. and Mrs. N. Smyrk, Murgon. N8tlve Workers: Mrs. L. Klna. Mrs. T. Demlln. Mr. W. McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. H. Brunette. Mr. A. Brown, ms. T. Colllns. Yr. and M n . W. Phllllpl.

34. OAYNDAH, Ban Ban Springs. Eldsvold. Hawkwood. Cmmboon: NI. Rose, M r r . A . Scat;, Gayndah. MISS Dalsy Law (Native Worker). O.yndah.

Bnrinfrrure. 35. WOORABXNDA (Government Bettfcmcnt 1 , Baralab..

Mr. 8nd In. H Bowcn. Perch Creek, via Duaringa. Mr. Sam Wilson (Native Worker). ROCKIUMPTON: MISS W. Welh. Park Avenue, North Rockhampton.

30. PALM ISLAND (Oovernment Settlement) Phantom k.: *Mr. and Mrs. E. Buekley. A.I.M. Prl& Mall Bag, p.h Is.. vla TownsvlUe. Native Workers: Dan Kyle (Native Pastor), Lma Kyle, W. Corbltt. P. Ross. M. lrss

37. CAIRNS AND DISTRICT: 36. COOKTOWH: 30. HERBERTON Atherton Marwb.. Mlbllnnda:

Mr. 1E. CoU& H e r b e d . Mr. M. Richard8 (Native Worker).

40. RAVENSHOE. Mlllaa MiUaa. Chlllagoe, =elm: Yr. R: Colley. Herberton. Mr. L. ilelotr. Ravenshoe.

41. NORMANTON (The Oulf). Croydon: Mr. 8nd Mrs. 1. Thomu. Normanton. Nipper (Natlve Worker). M i s s H d h t r f . Croydon.

41. DARWXN Adelalde River Katherlne: Mr. G. W. Taylor, A.1.M: Dam.

Roekhamntan Downs:

NORTHERN TEBRITORY.

43. -ANT cRKE& Banka B a n b . dhpy. Power@ atas ]Yr. 8nd -Yrs. C. Wa-. Aborlgincg Inland W o n . Ternant Creek.

Mr. U. P a k e r , Aborigines' Inland Mlsslon. RerutLk W ~ t e m 44. N E W C W WATERS:


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