A Monthly Record of the ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA.

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MY PEACE—I GIVE

My peace I give in times of deepest grief, Imparting calm and trust and My relief.

My peace I give when prayer seems lost, unheard; Know that My promises are ever in My Word.

My peace I give when thou art left alone— The nightingale at night hath sweetest tone.

My peace I give in time of utter loss, The way of glory leads right to the Cross.

My peace I give when enemies will blame, Thy fellowship is sweet through cruel shame.

My peace I give in agony and sweat, For Mine own brow with bloody drops was wet.

My peace I give when nearest friend betrays— Peace that is merged in love and for them prays.

My peace I give when there's but death for thee— The gateway is the Gross to get to Me.

Vol. XXXVII.

No. 7

MARCH 18,

1944.

Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a newspaper.

THE A I M —

To give Light to them that sit in darkness.

THE FIELD—

The 80,000 Aborig­ines of Australia.

THE C O M M A N D —

Matthew 28: 19-20.

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O U R A I M

GENERAL NEWS

Mr. E. A . COLLINS conducted a series of lantern meetings in the Branxton district early in Feb­ruary. These were arranged by Rev. Morice Blok, who accom­panied Mr. Collins. This was greatly appreciated, especially as it followed closely upon the death of Mr. Blok's soldier son in New Guinea. We extend to our bro­ther and his wife and family our sympathy in sorrow, and thanks for interest and service.

Lantern meetings were also held at Cessnock and Mark's Point by Mr. Collins, with resulting inter­est. One feature of these meet­ings has been the purchase of our literature by those attending.

Mr. KEN. MILGATE arrived at Fingal about midnight on Febru­ary 11th. As the river was rough, Mr. Robbins met him at the bridge. They put the load of lug­gage on their bikes and, pushing them, walked the three miles to the Mission House.

Miss AYLING, who is in Sydney for a little rest, was present at the Eastwood and Epping monthly prayer meetings.

Miss MAVIS BROWN arrived at Darlington Point on Friday, February 18th. Miss Campbell met her at Wilbriggie and drove her to their new apartment in Dar­lington Point township.

Miss ABBOTT addressed a band of young people of the P.S.S.M. on Thursday, March 2nd.

Mrs. H. WILSON returned home at the end of February after a surgical operation in Cowra District Hospital, and will

be going away for a rest.

March 18, 1944

SIFTINGS

The Lord never builds a bridge of faith except under the feet of a faith-filled traveller.

o o o There is a limit to affliction.

God sends it and God removes it. It is not hard for the Lord to turn night into day.

o o o Is there a great barrier across

your path of duty just now? Just go for it in the name of the Lord and it won't be there.

o o o We can groan without grumbl­

ing. o o o

We shall see Him as He is. Not as He was.

o o o David was not allowed to

carry out what was in his heart. But he could give what was in his pocket.

o o o W e cannot stop the enemy

from throwing darts, but the dan­ger is small if we deal with them quickly. Jesus counselled every man to be his own fire watcher (Mark 14:38). And, remember, our neglect may be fatal to others (Heb. 12:15; also John 4:14). The man who has this spring is safe.

o o o Eph. 5:16.—Don't sit idling and

telling yourself that evil days have killed your chances. It isn't true. They have given you new ones. Buy them up for all you are worth.

Mr. A . C. GOULTER is in Syd­ney for medical advice, and Miss ELSIE TYLER is in Adelaide seek­ing medical help in sinus trouble.

Miss F. ROSAN has been ac­cepting opportunities to tell of the work in and around Melbourne while at home with her mother in her illness.

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March 18, 1944 O U R A I M

Mrs. R. LONG. Director.

Headquarters:

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

AUSTRALIA.

Telephone: MA 2078

The Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Our Motto: "Our God is Able."

Founded August 1, 1905. OBJECT—To carry out with respect to Australia's aboriginal people the

Master's Command—"Go ye, therefore, and make disciples of all nations," by sending Missionaries to Aboriginal Camps and Settle­ments throughout Australia to preach the Gospel and teach them how to live Christian lives.

CHARACTER—It is interdenominational and accepts candidates who have absolute faith in the Deity of the three Persons of the Trinity, of the full inspiration and authority of the Old and New Testament Scrip­tures and are willing to trust God completely for the supply of all temporal as well as spiritual needs.

SUPPORT—The Mission is supported by the unsolicited freewill offerings of God's people, given In answer to prayer.

EARLY in the month I received my copy of the "Student of Scripture," so kindly sent to me

from England, through a brother who was early evacuated from the Baltic States, where he was witnessing for Christ, through Russia to Australia. This little paper often brings me a message from the Lord. I needed one this time when it reached me, and I found in it just what I needed—a re­minder of the Lord's delivering power. The writer drew attention to Paul's deliverances in Acts 21 to 28. When all Jerusalem was in an uproar and the rabble went about to kill Paul, the Chief Cap­tain was given word and came and took him out of it, and he was borne away from the violence of the people. Then 40 men bound themselves to­gether with an oath not to eat or drink till they had killed God's servant, and they laid in wait for him. But the plot was made known, and he was sent, under strong guard, to Coeserea. Then, after further trial, he was being taken as a prisoner to Rome, a great storm destroyed the vessel—but Paul's life and those with him were saved. Even then, as the ship broke up, the soldiers counselled that the prisoners be killed, but the Centurion, de­siring to save Paul, would not allow it. Still dan­ger and death pursued him, for when they were all safe on land a viper fastened itself on his hand and the people looked for him to die, but he shook it off into the fire and "felt no harm." God spoke to Paul throughout these assaults and assured him of His presence and His safety. It came to me that this God is my God, and He can and does, and will, as surely sustain and deliver me. Say it to your heart, dear reader, and it will give you comfort and hope and sustenance as surely as it did for me.

WE rejoice to note a fresh spirit of prayer break­ing forth amongst us. Our monthly prayer

meetings give us evidence of it, and also requests from praying ones for further definite subjects and persons to bring to the Lord in intercession. We thank God for this, and trust it will deepen and spread, and we will then see the revival we long for on our stations, when many whose souls' need of Christ press heavily, will bow at the foot of the Cross and receive the great salvation we declare unto them. We are praying that our new book just published will be used of God to stir up fresh zeal to spread the Gospel, and that also it will be a blessing amongst the people on our field.

We must not lose sight of our challenge for more workers for the Harvest Field. Suddenly the door may open for our return to our Northern Territory centres. Are we ready? In spirit we may be, but where are the labourers? We need many more, that the places we vacated may be filled, and new opportunities seized for the Lord. Therefore, we remind our State Branches of the challenge they received a few months ago to pray in, or rather pray out, a given number from each State, that the need of workers may be met. As mentioned further on in our pages, the Federal Council have taken steps to endeavour to facilitate the return of my son, Egerton, and his wife from U.S.A., who were accepted some good while ago as Mission­aries of the A.I.M., and so far have been unable to arrange their passage from that end, and prayer is arising to God, that the effort which had been made may be successful so that we may have their service in the Mission. Pray ye the Lord of the Harvest that He thrust out more labourers.

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Our Auxiliaries MELBOURNE QUARTERLY MEETING.

As a forward move this year our Melbourne Council decided upon holding a quarterly prayer meeting in suburban areas.

The first one was arranged at Noone Street Mission Hall, for Saturday evening, February 26th. Although the weather was rather unpleasant and other factors mili­tated against a large attendance, the meeting was a good one, with a high spiritual tone. Rev. G. F. Dyson presided, and the Mission­ary speaker was Miss F. Rosan, from our Woorabinda centre, in Queensland.

W e trust these rallies will grow in power and effectiveness. Wi l l Melbourne friends please watch for the announcement of time and place of the May meeting?

T O O W O O M B A PRAYER MEETING.

A little company of intercessors meet monthly at 11 Greenier St., Toowoomba, to remember the Lord's work through the A. I .M, before the Lord.

A t their last meeting, on the 18th February, commencing at 4 p.m., Miss Sloman was the leader. Letters were read from Mr. K. Colley, Normanton, Mr. and Mrs. E. A . Collins, Pindimar Training College, Dalwood, and Mrs. E. Buckley, Palm Island, and also the Prayer Circular; and then, for half an hour in prayer, the various re­quests were made known unto God.

SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY.

The first meeting of 1944 was held in February, in the Board

room of the Bible House, with all the officers and a goodly number of members present.

Arrangements for the forthcom­ing annual meeting were discuss­ed, and it was decided to hold it much earlier this year. Wednes­day, Apri l 15th, was the date chosen, and Mrs. Long was asked to preside.

A Missionary, Mrs. Collins, was selected as this year's speaker, and Mrs. McWilliams as soloist.

The meeting will be held (D.V.) in the Social Hall of the Bible House at 2.30 p.m.

Mrs. Porter, Auxiliary President, asked Mrs. Long to relate some urgent matters, and a season of intercession ensued. Miss Wi l ­liams, Missionary from CUMMERAGUNJA-BARMAH, was given the re­mainder of the meeting to tell us of her experience in the work, and her address was much appre-icated.

SYDNEY Y.W.M.

We were pleased to have Miss Williams as speaker at our last meeting, when we were all very interested to hear of the work at Cummeragunja. Miss Williams gave us the names of some of the people to add to our prayer list.

Six members came together for a special time of prayer on the second Friday of the month. They came direct from their daily work, and we had a blessed time at the Lord's footstool.

We prayed definitely for special souls, individually, whose names had been given to us to present at the Throne of Grace.

—-J. Pidcock.

SYDNEY MEN'S FELLOWSHIP.

The Sydney Men's Fellowship have just held their annual busi­ness meeting, and the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year:—

President, Mr. G . Blacket; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. Harris and Camp; Secretary, T. A . Young; Treasurer, Mr. Cumming; Birthday Secretary, Mr. Bunting.

We have had a happy year of fellowship in the work.

Our regular activities include the wrapping of "Our A i m " monthly, remembering the mis­sionaries on their birthdays, keep­ing in touch with the male work­ers by correspondence, etc., sup­porting by contributions the dif­ferent funds of the Mission, and helping by active assistance at the annual meetings anything men can do, and, above all, and most important, remembering at the Throne of Grace, every time we meet for fellowship and prayer, our work in the field. W e would welcome men, young and old, to our membership. W e meet regu­larly the first Friday of each month in the A. I .M. Office, com­mencing with a cup of tea, etc., at 6 p.m.

—T. A . Young.

THEIR WORKS DO FOLLOW THEM.

A legacy from one of our faith­ful helpers of the Manly district, who passed on to be with the Lord last year, has enabled us to aug­ment several of our Church Build­ing and other Funds. In this way Boggabilla, Eidsvold and Darling­ton Point, and Peak Hill Funds, which are all active just now, have been assisted, as well as others. The dear sister who thus remem­bered us in her will very truly and loyally stood with us on earth's battlefield, and now, by her gif t , "her works do follow her."

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TERESA A N D A SCRAP BOOK.

Some years ago a Kindergarten teacher, Miss Everitt, in Geelong, in the execution of her duties in the Sunday School, made some very artistic scrap books. One of these was given to Miss Coney, who was interested in the A.I.M., with the thought of sending it in the Christmas Gi f t Box to our Mis­sion Stations.

An aunt of our friend, who liv­ed in Arrarat, Victoria, so admir­ed the scrap book as to ask if she might take it home to show to her friends, as she considered it a work of art.

About that time her minister called on the aunt to tell her of a little aboriginal girl, who had been deserted, and was in dire need of a home. "Wi l l you take her in?" he asked. "Yes," she replied, "until another home is found for her."

Teresa was such a lovable little girl that the auntie kept her, and gave her a good home and sur­rounded her with love. She was taught the way of salvation and became a Christian, and learnt to love and serve the Lord.

When she took part in the prayer meeting, people were deeply im­pressed by the simple petitions she uttered in childlike faith and simplicity.

Later, Teresa became very ill, and whilst in the hospital was be­loved by all. Her friend and bene­factor at that time found the for­gotten scrap book and took it to Teresa. It was a prize and joy to her, and not only to her, but was of great interest to visitors and nurses, and even doctors would stay in their busy rounds to admire the beautiful book.

Thus God had guided that this

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beautiful book should fulfil its mis­sion and gladden and cheer one of His aboriginal children. It was the means of making this dear girl happy in her last days on earth.

When she passed away to be with the Saviour she loved, the citizens of the town arranged a special public funeral for her, thus paying a tribute to one of Aus­tralia's worthy Aborigines.

—E. Butt.

A BLIND BOY'S TESTIMONY.

In a recent Sunday afternoon service at Woorabinda there was a young blind man, George Hill, who is a Christian. Not only is he blind, but he also has his right arm off just above the wrist. This happened when he was a boy. George and his brother found some detonators on the railway line, which they exploded, with this result to George, and the other brother is almost blind. It is so sad to see him.

A t the beginning of the service Miss Beasley asked him to come up to the front and sing to us. One of the men led him up the aisle, and rather hesitantly he seated himself at the organ and, with his poor crippled arm and left hand, accompanied himself.

He sang "Saviour, lead me lest I stray," and there were many eyes wet with tears. He has a beautiful deep voice, and his playing was lovely, and in perfect harmony, but, above all else, he sang from his heart.

I looked at this blind and crippled boy who, in the past, must have suffered a lot, and yet now had such a gentle face. I looked away, and as he sang "Lead me gently all the way, I am safe when by Thy side, I will in Thy love abide," I could only ask that this blind boy's prayer might be in a deeper sense, mine, too. Then he sang the chorus, "Lead me, lead me; Saviour, lead me lest I stray; gently down the stream of time, Saviour, lead me all the way."

There was a hush throughout the Church when he finished, and quietly he stood up, and one of the men came forward and led him to his seat again.

Many were the types gathered in the Church, but I believe there was not one but was stirred in his own soul by that blind lad's prayer. Later again he sang a challenge, and how any one could sit through and hear without accepting Christ I don't know. That deep, beauti­ful voice that was God's gift to him, sang "Have you any room for Jesus, He Who bore your load of sin, as He knocks and asks ad­mission, sinner, will you let him in?" It was wonderful!

—Lorraine Carten.

ANONYMOUS DONATIONS. Mr. and Mrs. Watson grate­

fully acknowledge an anonymous gif t of £ I received 21 st February. May the Lord bless the donor.

Mr. H. Wilson has received, with thanks, £2 bearing Marybor­ough postmark; and Mrs. Watson 10/- and a parcel from Phil. 4:19, Brisbane, and thanks the unknown sender.

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REPORTS FROM OUR STATIONS

NEW SOUTH WALES

NARROMINE GIVES MISS CAMPBELL A SURPRISE.

After returning from our visit to some of our south-western stations a few weeks were spent at "Eureka," Narromine, our Associate Workers, Mr. and Mrs. Warren, giving kind hospitality. Meet­ings were held for the little folk at Narromine, and one Sunday morning at Sunday School a pleas­ant surprise was given. Three little girls were waiting with parcels, and little Shirley Reid saw the car coming and ran to the gate, eager to tell the news. It was sweet to see and hear her. She just couldn't keep the secret, but in just Shirley's way, said, "Miss Tambell, I did buy a present for you—two hankies and soap. And Hazel and Angus did, too." Then, as we entered the home, the gifts were presented, and later the mother brought a nice pair of slippers to where I was staying. I was touched by these precious gifts, and was sorry to say good-bye to these dear children and people of Narromine.

Settling in at Darlington Point.

Mr. Warren very kindly got the car ready for on the return journey to Darlington Point, calling at Peak Hill and Condobolin en route. Tyre trouble caused delay at the latter place, and one day and two nights were spent with our friend, Mrs. Davis, and her family, and also some of the time spent with our Missionaries there. The jour­ney was resumed, and Darlington Point reached at I I p.m. on Saturday, 12th. Rooms had been secur­ed with Miss Sumner, who has a shop in the village, and she welcomed me and quickly prepared refresh­ments and helped unload the car. Next day the dark people were contacted, and there was great rejoicing. A few days later the car was on the road again, and out to Wilbriggie to meet Miss Mavis Brown, who has come to join me in the work here.

A welcome meeting was arranged for Thursday evening, February 18th, and held at Mr. and Mrs. Charles', Native Workers, home. Mr. J . Swift and Mr. Charles spoke words of welcome, and duets and solos were sung, and the work and ourselves commended to God in prayer, and at the close a very nice supper was handed round.

Al l the homes have been visited and meetings commenced, Sunday morning and evening services, and Sunday School, and this week children's meet­ings, women's sewing class, and week-night service.

Some of our "people have gone out to the Irri­gation Area for the fruit season, and we hope to visit these regularly end hold meetings, and also to pay regular visits to Griff ith, Leeton and Nar­randera.

—M.C. GOALS IN VIEW—BOGGABILLA.

W e are glad to have with us again Mrs. Knox and family after their enjoyable holiday at Fingal Head.

Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday was held on Feb­ruary 13th. Grapes and fruit with a background of purple and a few vegetables, etc., helped to mark the occasion suitably. Attendances, which have been poor, showed a marked improvement on that day. Owing to the efforts of those interested on two Saturdays prior to this, over £2 /13 / - was realised to help the Building Fund, which now amounts to over £48. W e are steadily approaching one goal. There will be many obstacles and diffi­culties to conquer by prayer.

Three girls, who have "Pindimar" in view, have taken preliminary steps. What a triumph if, de­spite all barriers, this goal is won!

Folk in Mungindi and Moree were visited during February 15th to February 21 st, and had the oppor­tunity of coming to meetings. Of these the best attended was that held on the East Camp, Moree. It took the form of a Memorial Service to Pte. R. Smith, who died as a result of a wound received when helping a comrade in New Guinea. Faith in His Saviour was widened by a cheery person­ality and a readiness to help others.

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One appreciates greatly the kindness and hos­pitality of Mrs. Webster and Miss Cheers (Bush Church Aid Hostel), and of Mrs. Dillon, who faith­fully ministers to the little ones in their Sunday School in Moree.

On February 22nd, at Boggabilla, we experienc­ed a short but violent storm, the worst since our arrival. We are thankful that no great damage was sustained.

— C . Watson. FINGAL HEAD.

"Wrestling with unseen forces of wickedness in high places."—Eph, 6:12.

This year opened with, and still continues to be, a time of intense assaults from the Adversary in the persons of representatives of various cults com-the road again, and I set out on February 10th ing around us and striving to divert the minds of our people on some fanciful topic of the times. There are darts coming at us from unexpected per­sons and places, but we preach Christ, Who is still the mighty power of God to save. Brethren, pray for us, as our physical power have suffered.

We rejoice to have Mr. Ken. Milgate with us for his probation, and he is gripping the work really well. His talks and stories are much appreciated by our children.

Although the river is very rough at times now, he joined me in visiting Greenbank last Lord's Day, for our Gospel service there. Mr. Milgate gave a brief testimony, and he won the people's hearts, receiving a warm invitation to come as often as he may be able to do so. We had a rather excit­ing half hour battling through the waves across the river. But prayer was answered once again. Mrs. Robbins is taking a few days' rest with Miss James, at Tyalgum.

— W . R. Robbins.

CONDOBOLIN.

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.—James 5:8.

God's word gives an exceedingly high place to the grace of patience. It is apparently of far greater value than feverish activity in service. The husbandman or farmer has to wait for the seasons to do their part in maturing the crops. That patient waiting is quite as essential to success as his most skilful efforts. For should he spend his time in constantly harrowing and fertilising his fields, only harm would result. Sometimes the Missionary on a Mission Station has a similar experience in prayer­ful waiting.

Most of our people are still away at Griffith. They love to have such a change, and the children benefit greatly by the abundance of fresh fruit available. However, though numbers have been reduced we get a larger proportion at the meet­ings. Also there appears to be an increasing desire for God's Word .

Gleams of Gladness.

One man who had to go to hospital was given a Gospel of John and some tracts. Later he said he had read half the Gospel and that he prayed to God each night. When asked about the leaflets, he replied that he only wanted the Gospel to read.

A mother, who says her little ones take great interest in Sunday School and say they are going to be Missionaries, would value prayer for an opera­tion she expects to have soon. Her little girl said to her brother with great scorn, "You say you want to be a Missionary and you don't even get clean for Sunday School!"

Another small girlie is demonstrating the truth: " A little child shall lead them." Her grandfather said she came to fake him to church, and would not go without him, though he had not attended for a long time previously.

A Better and Brighter Mission House.

We are thankful that during this slack period on the Reserve, prayer has been answered for a better and brighter Mission House. Wi th the will­ing and capable help of Mr. Davis and his son, Arnold, and the big timber truck, the move was nicely effected in a day. Now we are praising our Father, God, for the nice house, garage, fowl yards, roomy grounds, and extensive view in Good­will Street.

A Communion Table and Communion Set Provided for the New Church.

Our friend, Miss E. Collins, who helped so greatly with the new church, has been promoted to Moree High School. Her latest efforts have resulted in procuring a beautiful French-polished Communion Table and individual set, and a donation of £5/10/ -towards a tank.

We thank the Lord also for a friend in Sydney who has gladly given the use of her well-furnished flat for my sister, Miss A . Goulter, and myself while on a brief visit to the city. Surely, dear prayer partners, we all have much to praise God for, and encouragement to "keep on praying."

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YASS.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which, according to His abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.— I Peter 1:3.

As we meditate upon the wonderful future in store for us, provided by Him, Who is the altogether lovely One, we cannot help but exclaim, "What a wonderful Saviour!"

Still, like one of old, we behold the transgressors, and are grieved because they keep not the Word of God, and there is not that response here to the preaching of the Gospel which we are so eager to behold.

Our Sunday School, which has always been up and down in numbers, is rather bright at the moment, especially as some of the older children have been coming along.

For several months the camp has, we are pleased to say, been free from sickness, and the general health of the people has been good.

Several of the men are away on essential work, earning rather high wages, and we are pleased to see that in the majority of cases their earnings are put into their homes, which, I think, helps to explain the health of the people.

Our sewing class is busy again, and looks forward to a very wonderful year, although, as others, rationing imposes some hardships.

E. Jakes.

TRIAL. TRIUMPH A N D TRANSFER AT ERAMBIE.

The above three words represent our experience during the past month.

The trials have come to us in the form of sick­ness. Mrs. Wilson is in hospital, having undergone a surgical operation. She is doing well, and by the time this report is being read, will be home again and, we trust, well on the way to recovery. During her absence I have had my hands full, keeping the meetings going and looking after three healthy children.

One of our old Noonbinna women is very ill in hospital, and is in great pain. She has appreciated our visits very much. Another of our women has her baby girl in hospital also; the poor little mite has had double mastoids.

For some time the meetings have been very poorly attended, and have caused us some con­cern. Our only resort in these circumstances is prayer, and we have committed this matter to our

He shall silently plan for thee Some wonderful surprise of love; Eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard, But i t is kept for thee above.

He shall silently plan for thee, His purposes shall all unfold; The tangled skein shall shine at last, A masterpiece of skill untold.

He shall silently plan for thee Happy child of a Father's care; As though no other claimed His love, But thou alone wert dear.

Father. Now we are praising Him for He has heard, and the attendances are on the increase. The last few Sunday evening Gospel meetings have been more than encouraging; they have been in­spiring, and the Lord's presence has been very real. It has cheered us to see many who do not usually attend coming along.

W e are sorry to lose our Manager and Matron, Mr . and Mrs. Williams. They have only been at Erambie four months, but in that time they have endeared themselves to all. We , as Missionaries, appreciate many little kindnesses shown, and we wish them every success in their new sphere. They truly have at heart the welfare of our people.

H. Wilson.

M O O N A H C U L L A H .

This month we have had to part with several of our people again as the fruit picking has claimed them. The Deniliquin and Werai folk have gone, too. They expect to be away about six weeks. But we are happy to have some of the mothers and their families still with us.

W e were very pleased to have a visit from the Presbyterian minister from Deniliquin a few weeks ago, when he conducted a Saturday night meeting. His visit was enjoyed by all.

Four little baby girls have been brought along to the Lord's House to be dedicated to Him. W e do pray that as they grow they may grow to love Him as their Lord and Saviour.

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A very happy evening was spent at a home three miles from the Reserve, when a cottage meeting was held. There were sixteen present, including a white family. We do praise the Lord for this opportunity, and pray that the message may bear fruit.

The Riverina district is in the grip of a severe drought, the driest on record. In vain we have looked for the rain, but the Lord has seen fit to withhold it. At times we wonder why, when we see the sheep and cattle in need of food, but we can only say, "Even so, Father, for so it seemeth good in Thy sight."

— A . Atkins.

CUMMERAGUNJA-BARMAH.

Farewell to Miss Williams.

On 1st February we regretfully said farewell to Miss Williams, who had been with us for two and a half years, during which time she has endeared herself to young and old alike. She is missed very much, especially in the Mission House. We wish her God's richest blessing in her new sphere of service.

Last month I spent nine days at Shepparton. I had the privilege of giving a message to our peo­ple on the Sunday evening at their little Church, near the River. Almost every day I visited Moo­roopna Hospital, where a number of our people were ill, among them Gran. Nelson, one of our Christian women of Barmah. "Gran." is a faithful, fearless witness for her Lord and Saviour. I intend paying another visit to our people there this week.

A young soldier, a member of the Shepparton Fellowship, came over for a few days while on leave and very kindly set our pump in order and did a few more jobs about the place. These Shepparton friends very often step in and help us. Some of our people have returned from the fruit-picking, but a number are still away. The weather is warm and dry. A little boy, who was feeling the heat, said to his aunt, "Pick me up quick, the sun is looking at me too hard!"

— C . Presnell.

ORBOST. VICTORIA.

Miss M. E Brown testified to the Lord's own presence and support as she seeks to uplift Him to our people in and around Orbost. Their scat­tered homes make the work heavy. The kind inter­

est of the local ministers has been very helpful. Miss Brown hopes to gather a few friends together for a regular prayer meeting for the work.

QUEENSLAND

EIDSVOLD.

God's Word being exalted and blessed. "My cup is full and running over"—this is a fav­

ourite chorus of our Eidsvold children, and should be the experience of all God's redeemed children.

We have much to thank God for during the past month. He is surely blessing His Word in our midst. God has blessed the district with abun­dant rain, and the countryside is green and fresh. We are so glad to welcome home two of our young people, Mr. and Mrs. J. McDermitt, who have been away visiting at Tweed Heads. They enjoyed fel­lowship with the Missionary and people there. Sev­eral of the people and children have been sick, but we are thankful that in most cases health has been restored.

A kindly letter was received from the Baptist minister at Monto, assuring us of their co-operation and help in the work at any time.

Practically all the young people are out in essen­tial service now, and we do pray they may be kept from the sin and temptation that abounds on every hand.

We pray that this New Year will see the begin­ning of a living Church for our Lord and Master amongst our native people in this place. "Whatso­ever ye ask, believing, ye shall receive."

— N . S. Bellinger.

"JESUS TRIUMPHANT" AT WOORABINDA.

"In due season we shall reap if we faint not."

W e have proved the truth of these words yet again during the past month. For quite a long time much prayer has been offered by many people for the return in penitence of backsliding Chris­tians here.

Several of these have now been restored to fel­lowship with their Lord and with His Church. No wonder that the Native Workers are heard to praise God frequently for the visiting brethren from over the sea, whom He used so graciously as the final link in the chain which drew these dear ones back to Himself.

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Of course, the enemy is doing his best to hin­der or subdue our rejoicing, and we realise more than ever how subtly he works. But "the battle is the Lord's," so we go forward in His Name, as­sured that His power and grace will be all-suffici­ent for our needs.

Miss Carten has taken over the leadership of the Intermediate Christian Endeavour, and a pos­tal exchange meeting with a Society in Rockhamp­ton has been arranged for the near future.

— F . M. Beasley.

PLEASURABLE HAPPENINGS O N CHERBOURG.

In the beginning of February we held the annual prize-giving of our Sunday School. It was a real day of pleasure, for Mrs. Bowen took "Baby Ruth" out to Cherbourg to introduce her to our people. She behaved herself splendidly, and all fell in love with the wee treasure. The prizes, though not all new books this year, were received joyfully by the successful scholars. That afternoon we went up to see our dear old brother, Joe Manaero; he was very bright and real pleased to see Paul and Beth, who have not been out to Cherbourg for some time. When he saw Ruth he said, "Hullo, you little fellow stranger." In the early hours of the next morning he went Home to be with our Lord. "Our loss is His gain."

On Wednesday, 23rd, two of our Christians de­cided to join hands in marriage—Miss Mabel Mit­chell and Henry Willis.

The Church was very prettily decorated for the occasion. Mabel was dressed in a neat white frock, with hat and shoes to match; she walked into the church upon the arm of one of our senior deacons, Mr. J. Demlin.

The officiating minister was the Rev. G . W . Mann, of the Presbyterian Church, Murgon.

During the signing of the register a duet was rendered by Mrs. J. Demlin and Miss Cora Brown. Then we all went down stairs, where ^ea was served, and many expressions of goodwill were tendered to the happy couple. We wish them God's richest blessing in their wedded life.

W e set out, at the beginning of this month, to visit as many homes as possible on the camp. Sev­eral women have shown a real deep interest in the Word of God. As we "lifted up" the Saviour,

one dear soul said, "Oh, it must be lovely to know Him!" Fetters are binding her; prayer is needed that they may be broken.

"He can break every fetter,

He can set you free."

—A. Cavanagh.

PALM ISLAND.

A summary of Mr. Buckley's address at the Mem­orial Service, held in October last, in honour of our beloved Native Pastor, has come to hand. Feel­ing that such a life should have as full and perma­nent a record as possible, we have asked various Missionaries who worked with our departed brother down through the years to send us incidents of Dan's service, which transpired during their asso­ciation with him. To this we will add Mr. Buck­ley's eulogy.

Pastor Dan Kyle was known to so many that we are sure such a full view picture of him will be acceptable.

Mr. and Mrs. Buckley's two daughters, Esther and Claudia, are now students at the Blackheath Methodist-Presbyterian Boarding School, Charters Towers, such a course being made possible by the generosity in paying expenses by one of our friends.

NOTES FROM SAINTS.

A sad death occurred a few weeks ago. One of the dear lads at Saints, Angus Beer, had to be taken to the isolation hospital in Adelaide, and shortly after admission he passed away. It is a great sorrow to all, and especially his mother, who only recently lost her husband. Praise God both father and son have met "in the glory land."

Mrs. Gibbons is assisting at Saints at present. She went up with baby Virginia to relieve while Miss Bailey had a holiday in Adelaide.

Another girl has been added to the Home. She comes from Alice Springs district. She is fifteen, and has had no schooling. She comes from the same place as the last little girl, and is just as wild.

Mrs. Alice Fejo, one of our Darwin Church mem­bers, has been a helper in the Home for some time. Another £4 has come from Saints as a contribution toward building a Church at Darwin when the people ere able to return.

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LANTERN MEETINGS THROUGHOUT

BRANXTON-MAITLAND DISTRICT.

TRAINING COLLEGE, DALWOOD.

During February we had the opportunity of showing lantern pictures of the work done by our Mission to the people in the district, meetings being held at Branxton, North Rothbury, Greta, Lochinvar and Corinda. These were arranged for us by Rev. Morice Blok, and held in the Methodist Churches. He personally attended each meeting, a fact which we greatly appreciated, as only a few days before the meetings he lost his son, David, in New Guinea, under very painful circumstances.

A special interest was taken in the meetings by many of the older residents, as they recalled the work done by the Mission in its early days at Single­ton, and the help the Director was able to render the Circuit by taking special services as circum­stances permitted.

Then Mr. R. Pope who, before entering the Bap­tist ministry, was Secretary of our Sydney Young Men's Movement, has been stationed at Cessnock. He made it possible for a lantern meeting to be held there, which was very well attended.

Then, on the 29th February a meeting was held at Marks Point, and the slides again shown. It was a pleasure to meet old friends of the Mission in Mr. and Mrs. Scholes, and also Messrs. B. Jones and G. Mathews. The children from the Marks Point Interdenominational Sunday School are keenly interested in the work, and have pen friends from some of the Mission Sunday Schools, which was arranged by Miss Hoya Brown at a previous visit with the co-operation of some of our Missionaries.

At North Rothbury the relieving Postmistress was present and told us how a number of years ago Mr. W . A. Long had had special meetings in her home.

At Lochinvar some present were keenly interested in the Karuah slides, as they were familiar with the work done there in early days, and knew all the old families.

The lantern meetings have proved an opportun­ity of service for our students, as they have taken part by reading the Scriptures, singing some of the hymns composed by our Native Christians, giving testimonies, and taking charge of rhe sale of literature.

—E. A. Collins.

A NEW A.I.M. BOOK

TREASURE IN AN EARTHEN VESSEL The Story of Bobbie Peters,

Hunchback Native Pastor.

By W . ARNOLD LONG.

Just published by S. J O H N BACON (Australian Representative Marshall, Morgan and Scott) for the Aborigines' Inland Mission. It has an attractive

cover, suggestive of its name.

The Sale Price is I / - per copy. Postage l ' d . extra.

Obtainable at all Gospel Booksellers and from the A . I . M . Office, 242 Pitt Street, Sydney.

This is an inspiring story of a half-caste cripple, marvellously

converted, transformed and used of G o d .

. •

To Box Holders

March is the half-yearly open­ing month for A. I .M, freewill of­fering boxes. Miss Thornley will be pleased to receive their con­tents, and will forward the usual receipts. Of course, you can hand your accumulated offering to your local Box Secretary, who will duly forward it to Headquar­ters. New boxes will be supplied to those who prefer this way of contributing to the Lord's work.

i

Have you read

"PROVIDENTIAL CHANNELS?"

Still selling well. Price, 2 / - ; Postage Extra.

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A SPECIAL GATHERING

OF BRISBANE FRIENDS.

On Thursday evening, February 10th, at 8 p.m., a goodly number of people gathered (over 30) in Miss Underwood's home for the purpose of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, our Missionaries from Fingal Head. Warry Phillips (Nat­ive Worker), who is working in Brisbane, was also present.

Rev. Mr. Jacobs (Methodist minister, Lutwyche) ably chaired the meeting, which was preceded by a time of bright hymn and chorus singing.

After prayer, Miss McLeod very sweetly sang "I ' l l Never Forsake Thee."

Mr. Lean then introduced the speakers. Mrs. Robbins spoke first. This message was very helpful, in­deed. Warry Phillips then sang the hymn, "He is so precious to me," and then gave a brief out­line of the work on Cherbourg as he sees i t ; speaking of the time he was saved also. He ended with the words, "Is i t worth-while to send Missionaries and the Gos­pel to them?" He answered, "Yes, i t is well worth-while."

After singing another hymn, Mr. Robbins gave some detailed an­swers to prayer in his own experi­ence as a worker.

A t the conclusion of the gather­ing a lovely supper was served to all.

Again we praised God for fresh contacts made, and for His en­abling for this time of lovely fel­lowship.

This was the first time Mr. Lean or myself had met Mr. Robbins, and we were glad of the oppor­tunity of so doing.

W e were also able to show the lantern last week. A subscriber to the work, who had been unable to

get to other lantern services, ask­ed quite a number of friends and relatives to their home, and ask­ed Mr. Lean to come along, and we were glad to do so. About 20 were present.

OUR ACCEPTED CANDIDATES IN U.S.A.

A t the Federal Advisory Coun­cil meeting in February it was de­cided to apply to the Australian Legation in Washington, request­ing passages to Australia for Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Long.

Mr. Long had his passage book­ed when war with Japan broke out, and the Shipping Co. had to cancel it. Since then he has been unable to secure another. The necessary money for the pas­sages by steamer is ready in hand, the Lord having in various ways provided it.

The Lord is greatly blessing his service in U.S.A. in the mean­time, and the Church, of which he is pastor, has increased re­markably in numbers and power.

A COLOURED WRAPPER DENOTES

SUBSCRIPTION DUE.

LITERATURE DEPARTMENT.

Mr. N. M. Leeder, B.A., has been appointed by the Federal Advisory Council to the Charge of our literature department. He immediately took up his duties, taking over the sales of our new book, "Treasure in an Earthen Vessel."

Al l orders for books, booklets and leaflets, etc., should now be made to Mr. Leeder, addressed to the A. I .M. Office, 242 Pitt St., Sydney.

TWENTY POUNDS.

Two ten pound notes, register­ed, reached the Director safely, from "Yours in H im." The letter in which they were enclosed bore no signature, nor had it any ad­dress.

Wil l the sender please accept thanks for this timely donation, and for allowing yourself to be the Lord's channel of supply to the Mission, just as we had laid this month's need before the Lord. W e trust, indeed, under His guid­ance to use it to the Lord's glory.

Darlington Point A. I .M. Native Church, on the day of its formation

Bobbie Peters—Native Pastor in the centre—who is the subject of our new book, "Treasure in an Earthen Vessel."

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. . . WONDA'S DARKNESS . . . "They that dwell in the shadow of death upon them hath the light shined." — Is. 9:2.

"You want to see Wonda, don't you?" the Mis­sionary said to me as we started out on a round of visiting.

"Yes, do take me to her."

"There she is, and Willie, too!"

Sitting on the ground outside her nicely thatched hut, Wonda became conscious that someone was coming, and stopped talking in her language to her husband, who was standing near.

I crouched down beside her and she told me how good "Willie" was to her—he had made her a lovely garden and grew nice flowers to please her, and dressed her and took her to church. "I member of church, Jesus live in my heart, I happy, He in my heart, I love Jesus." So gently she spoke and her face lit up with the light of her smile, for there were no eyes to reflect the light of heaven, which was shining in her soul.

Poor blind Wonda had plunged in the fountain and had lost all her guilty stains and her heart was filled with peace.

When her Missionary first found her it was far from being so. Her heart was full of murder and bitterness, and you will not wonder when you hear her story.

Wonda was an inmate of a young women's dor­mitory on one of our Aboriginal Settlements. The Missionary had come to give her weekly les"son. She had noticed on her first visit that one of those present was blind. She was older than the others, who were girls between the ages of 14 and 24.

At her first class this blind woman was there pre­sent and sat on a mat at her feet. Each young woman was given a text card with a very short verse on it, and asked them to learn it if they could. About five out of the fifteen present could read, and they were asked to help the others. The Missionary gave one to blind Wonda, thinking she might feel it were she left out.

"On Friday," wrote the Missionary, "when I ar­rived, Wonda was with the other girls, but when they came and sat down, she went over to a corner and curled herself in a blanket and lay down. "Isn't Wonda coming?"

The others called her, but no, she wouldn't come. I asked why, and the girls looked troubled. I saw something was wrong, and said no more.

After class I went over to the corner. "Wonda," "Yes, Miss?" "Why didn't you come to class?" "I got a cold, I lie down." "Yes, but Wonda, you all right when I come in "

When I said that she just crouched into the cor­ner and said, "I not learn him card."

"Didn't you, Wonda. Well, never mind. I like all my girls to learn, but I won't be angry with you it you can t.

"Miss, I think you be angry, I think you might hit me, I be frightened."

Well, I just put my arms around her and said, "My dear Wonda, I think you are a silly, Wonda. Why, I love you and I would never hit you. Listen to me, Wonda, I've never, never hit a dark person in my life, either woman or little child. I nurse the little babies and they pull my hat, and pat my face, and I play with the little children and they run to meet me, but I never hit them."

"Oh, Miss, I frightened of you. Me silly, but, oh, that how me got no eyes, white woman hit me. My missus, she always getting home drunk. She angry with me one day. She get bar out of fire, she hit me cross my eyes. I never see no more. Then I push her in the fire. I must pay her out, yes I must. She die now. Good job. Then I come here."

Could you have told Wonda that she was wrong to pay her mistress out? I couldn't and I didn't.

Wonda has got that memory of her last seeing moment, and until she sees Jesus with the eye of faith and knows that He Who bore away her sins prayed, "Father, forgive them," and that awful memory is obliterated by the vision of His love­liness; how can she forgive?

I'll never forget that poor crouching figure— afraid of me!

Well, I just went on loving her and stroking her hand, and told her very gentry that I gave her a

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card like the other girls because it was Sod's Word and I wanted her to learn and that I would never get angry if they did not.

And then poor old Wonda laughed, and she crooned all over my hands and my skirt and said, " I not be frightened now, me silly, perhaps I learn —him—that text." She wasn't sure if she would get one, and I gave it to her and a gospel.

I gathered from the girls that Wonda had pushed her mistress in the fire and she died from her in­juries.

It was a joyous day, some time afterwards, when Wonda, whose heart had been melted by the love of Jesus, accepted Him as her Saviour, and later was baptised and received into the Church.

She became sweet and gentle, and the bitter­ness that had seared her soul passed away and all things became new.

THE CHILDREN AT NEWCASTLE WATERS, NORTHERN TERRITORY.

An interesting letter from Mrs. Thomas tells us that their little boy is doing well, and is walking everywhere. " W e have not had rain for over a fortnight," writes Mrs. Thomas, "but we do not think the wet season is over. The grass is not so fresh, but the flies! They have to be seen to be appreciated — well, not appreciated, by any means!

"The children here seem a bright lot, and would, I think, settle down to "hard work.' I have been concerned about their schooling. You know that at Normanton I had a school, and many learnt to read and write.." (Mrs. Thomas then asks us to send school materials, which we will do from Head­quarters).

She continues: "The meetings have been well at­tended lately, and we trust that many are taking in the words spoken. Their singing carries a long way over the camp.

BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS.

A happy little gathering took place in the Syd­ney Office on Wednesday, 9th instant, when Mis­sionaries who had come to the city for various purposes met for a couple of hours' fellowship. They were the Misses Ayling, Abbot t and Acland, Mrs. Weymouth, Mr. Goulter and Mr. Harris, and the Director, also Miss Edna White, who was our

Then one day "Wi l l ie" came and asked that she might marry him, and dear old Wonda passed out of the dormitory to a home of her own, until some years later she exchanged i t for a place in the Heavenly Mansions.

The darkness of her soul has been turned into marvellous light, and some day the blind old body will be raised "in a moment," and she, with us, will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, one of the many redeemed ones from amongst the Aborigines of Australia.

Yes, there is power in the Blood of Jesus, God's Son, to set the Aboriginal free from inborn sin, from its fruit, yes, and from introduced sin of which we white Christians are so ashamed.

There is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins;

And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains.

helper at Cowra. It is a great joy to meet those who are not only "bound in the bundle of l i fe" in Christ Jesus, but are also joined with the strong tie of a common service. Such experiences are greatly prized by those who are widely separated on the field.

Annual Meeting Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary

Wednesday. 15th April at 2.30 p.m., in the

Bible House Social Hall BATHURST STREET

Mrs. LONG, Director A.I .M., will preside.

Special Missionary Speaker: Mrs. E. A. COLLINS,

of Pindimar Native Workers' Training College, Dalwood.

Soloist: Mrs. McWILLIAMS.

Special Items by members, also reports of year's activities.

AFTERNOON TEA at 4 o'clock.

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

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

FEDERAL. ADVISORY COUNCIL., SYDNEY, N.S.W.—Meets 1st Monday of each month.

President, The Director; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. W. E. Porter. M.A., L. Scott: Hon. Secretary, Miss F. Swane; Hon. Treasurer. Mr. A. L. Perry: Rev. A. L. Leeder; Messrs. N. M. Leeder, B.A.; R. J. Henderson, W. D. Smith; G. Blacket.

J. A. Evans, W. Hufton, R. Hind, Mrs. Small and Miss Spencer; Medical Adviser, Dr. A. M. Mcintosh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

ADELAIDE AUXILIARY: President, Mr. Wichert ('phone, M7691); Vice-President, Rev. J. Kilmartin; Secretary and Treas­urer, Mrs. C. Baker, 108 Hawker Avenue, Croydon ('phone L4786).

AUXILIARIES AND THEIR HONORARY SECRETARIES:

NEW SOUTH WALES: Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Miss M. E. McAulay, A.I.M.

Office. Young Women's Movement: Miss J. Pidcock, A.I.M. Office. Sydney Men's Fellowship: Mr. T. A. Young, 40 Station

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

land Road, Islington. VICTORIA:

Melbourne Ladies* Auxiliary: Secretary, Mrs. Stoneham, Victoria Street. Sunshine, W20.

Young Women's Movement: Miss H. Davey, 139 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. N. 6.

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

QUEENSLAND:

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

Young Women's Movement: Miss Enoggera.

Toowoomba: Miss Lamont, II Grenier Street. Kulgun-Kalbar: Mrs. B. Huth, Kulgun. Townsville: Rev. B. Hohnke, 183 Bundock St., West End.

TASMANIA: Launceston: Miss E. Hall, Hart Street, Newstead.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Perth: Mrs. A. Wingrove, Cnr.

Streets, Osborne Park, Perth.

E. Cash, Southpine Rd..

Edinboro* and Robert

OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES:

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

Ballafesson, Port Erin.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

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

LOVED ONES GONE BEFORE.

Miss Morgan, our beloved Manager of "Our Aim," with her family has been called to pass through deep waters once more. Her mother, after two days' illness, left them for the Heavenly Home. W e extend to her our deep-felt sympathy.

Mr. W . W . Robinson, our Melbourne Advisory Council Secretary, with his sister, who is a Council

member, has parted with his aged father. He had

attained the great age of 92, and his sight and hear­

ing were gone. His wife and family did all they

could to alleviate his sufferings and cheer him in

his trying hours. They now await re-union on the

Resurrection Morn, and we commend them to God

for His divine consolation.

Published by the Aborigines' Island Mission of Australia, and Printed by H. C. Comma. 2S6 Sussex Street. Sydney. N.S.W. Tel: M 2260.

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A.I.M. FIELD DIRECTORY

March 18, 1944

Headquarter's Addresses:

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

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

Road. Chatswood. N.S.W. Mr. and Mrs. C. Blacket (A.Ws.). 57 Boulevarde.

Lewisham. N.S.W. Victorian Deputationists and Parcel Agents:

Mr. and Mrs. J.Leitch (A.W.'s),58 Peel St., Kew, E4, Vic.

MEW SOUTH WALES: PINDIMAR NATIVE WORKERS' TRAINING COLLEGE.

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

SINGLETON: KARUAH:

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

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

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

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

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

MOREE; Terry Hie Hie: PILLIGA: Mr. John Quinn (N.W.). WALGETT. Quambone. Wee Waa. Narrabri. Bourke.

Collarenebri, Angledool: Mr. and Mrs. Whitehouse (A.Ws.), Fox Street.

FINGAL HEAD. Beaudesert (Q.), Eurekabah, Tabulam, Dry Dock, Cudgen, Parry's Estate. Cobaki Road:

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins. Mr. Ken. Milgate: Fingal Head, Tweed River. Mrs. and Miss Forbes (A.Ws.). Mrs. J. Paulson <N.W.).

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

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

Miss F. Abbott, 29 Edwin Street, Dubbo. Mr. R. Waterloo (N.W.).

TALBRAGAR: Miss Abbott.

PEAK H I L L : Mr. W. Caddy, c /o Mr. C. Bennett, Euchie St.. Peak Hill. Mr. & Mrs. C. Bennett (A.Ws.). Euchie St.. Peak Hill. Mr. and Mrs. W. Naden (N.Ws) .

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

KATOOMBA: SYDNEY CITY WORK (Redfern-Alexandria):

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

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

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

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

MENINDEE. .Wilcannia. While Cliffs: Miss E. Tyler, Menindee.

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

YASS. North Yass, Brungle, Narrandera: Mr. and Mrs. E. Jakes. 82 Meehan St., Yass. Mr. at Mrs. J. C. Armstrong (A.Ws.). Murrumbateman.

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

DARLINGTON POINT: Miss M. Campbell, Miss Mavis Brown, Mr. John Swift and Mr. & Mrs. Clancy Charles (N.Ws.)

LEETON: Mr. and Mrs. L. Crant (N.Ws.).

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

MOONAH CULLAH. Deniliquin, Barham: Miss A. Atkins. Moonah Cullah, via Deniliquin.

CUMMERAGUNJA: Miss C. Presnell, Miss S. Williams, Barmah Township

via Picola, Victoria. Mr. J. Heland (N.W.).

VICTORIA: BARMAH:

Miss C. Presnell, Miss S. Williams. SHEPPARTON-MOOROOPNA:

Mr. J. A. Collins. LAKE BOGA: Mr. & Mrs. Macnaughton (A.Ws.), The Doon. Lake Boga. ORBOST:

Miss M. E. Brown. QUEENSLAND:

NORMANTON, Croydon, Gregory: Mr. K. Colley. Normanton. Nipper (N.W.).

HERBERTON, The Springs, Mareeba. Milanda, Chillago Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weston, Herberton.

RAVENSHOE, Millaa Millaa: Mr. L. Delves (A.W.). and Mr. and Mrs. Weston.

PALM ISLAND. Fantome Island, Lazaret: Mr. and Mrs. E. Buckley, Private Bag, Palm Is., via

Townsville. Deaconess, Mrs. Kyle, W. Corbitt (N.W.).

WOORABINDA, Baralaba. Springsure: Miss F. M. Beasley, Miss F. Rosan. Miss L. Carten

(N.W.), Perch Creek, via Duaringa. Paddy Flynn, George Cross (N.Ws.).

SAND HILLS (Rockhampton) : Mr. and Mrs. J. Oakrnan (A.Ws.). Sand Hills.

EIDSVOLD. Cracow, Hawkwood. Camboon. Monto. Mun­dubbera:

Miss N. Bellinger, Eidsvold. GAYNDAH. Ban Ban Springs:

Mr. Davison and Mr. Rose (A.Ws.); Mrs. Scott, Pialba (A.W.).

BIGGENDEN: Mrs. J. Ruddell (A.W.).

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

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

lain). Mrs. Kina, Mrs. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. J. Demlin, Mr.

and Mrs. W. Phillips. W. McKenzie. Mrs. M. Byers (N.Ws.).

MITCHELL. Augathelia. Charleville, St. George. Dirrin-bandi: Mrs. Jukes (A.W.).

CUNNAMULLA. Tinnenburra: Vacant. BRISBANE CITY WORK. Myora:

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

NORTHERN TERRITORY: DARWIN. DELISSAVILLE. PINE CREEK. KATHERINE.

MATARANKA (at present untenable): Stephen, Tyrell and Kitty (N.Ws.).

NEWCASTLE WATERS: Mr. and Mrs. I. Thomas.

TENNANT CREEK: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Long, Box 25, Tennant Creek.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: SAINTS (N.T. War-time Settlement):

Miss M. Shankelton, Miss C. Bailey, Miss Procter, Saints, via Balaklava. S.A. Phone: 103.

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

Accepted for Service: Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Long; Miss D. Giles.

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

Supernumeries: Miss Crebbin, Miss Barker. Miss Monks. Mrs. Whitridge. Miss Firmin.

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