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A Monthly Record of the ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA.

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THERE WAS A CALM

Is this the peace of God, this strange sweet calm? The weary day is at its zenith still, Vet 'tis as if beside some clear cool rill

Through shadowy stillness rose an evening psalm— And all the noise of life were hushed away, And tranquil gladness reigned, with gently soothing sway.

It was not so just now—I turned aside With aching head and heart most sorely bowed; Around me care and griefs in crushing crowd,

While inly rose the sense, in swelling tide, Of weakness, insufficiency and sin And fear, and gloom, and doubt, in mighty flood rushed in.

That rushing flood I had no strength to meet, Nor power to flee: my present, future, past, Myself, my sorrow and my sin I cast

In utter helplessness at Jesus' feet; Then bent me to the storm, if such His will; He saw the winds and waves, and whispered, "Peace be

still." And there was a calm! oh Saviour, I have proved

That Thou to help and save art really near! How else this quiet rest from grief and fear,

And all distress? the cross is not removed, I must go forth to bear it as before, But leaning on Thine arm I dread its weight no more.

(For remaining verses, see page 10)

Vol. XXXVI.

No. 7.

MARCH 17,

1943

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 COMMAND—

Matthew 28: 19-20.

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O U R A I M

GENERAL NEWS

M e n of the forces have been very welcome visitors at several of our Mission Stations, and their bright witness has cheered our Missionaries, who gave them opportunity to address their people, and this service has been helpful, and we trust encouraging, too, to the men themselves.

Mrs. G . LEAN, who has been away in Tenterfield with her husband, who is in the forces on welfare work, was in Brisbane lately and gave a lantern lecture on A . I . M , work.

Miss A C L A N D enjoyed a fortnight at the Y . W . C . A . , W e n t -worth Falls, with her friend, Miss Stephens, and while there paid a visit to the work at Katoomba.

Miss M O R G A N , Business Manager of "Our A i m , " spent her annual holiday at Orange, where Miss CAMPBELL joined her from Dubbo.

Miss ABBOTT also has been on holidays, and while in Sydney had hot air treatments to her back, which was injured some years ago.

Corporal RUSSELL PEAKER, A. I .F. , formerly a Missionary of the A . I . M . , called at fhe office while on leave in Sydney recently.

Miss C A V A N A G H , while on holidays at the seaside (Pialba), was subjected to an attack of dengue. Before her illness she enjoyed the fellowship of Mrs. Louisa Charles and South Sea Island Christians.

Mr . H A R R Y W I L S O N has had to enter the Eidsvold Hospital with a severe attack of dengue.

March 17, 1943

SIFTINGS

The Lord hath spoken, shall H e not make if good? N u m . 22:19 . G o d having called us to serve H i m , will surely make that calling good.

o o o

W e may firmly believe fhat prayer is telling when it draws an enemy counter attack.

o o o

Many who ask God's leading have yet to fall in after H i m .

o o o

G o d makes the doors, G o d fashions the locks and G o d cuts the keys.

o o o W e feed the furnace and the

mould, but G o d looks to the casting.

o o o M e n are saved by calling upon

the Lord and are lost by failing to do so.

o o o The marvellous grace of G o d is

not spent on any race alone. o o o

Just as the truth sets sinners free, so it sets His saved ones free from anxiety, doubt and faintness.

o o o G o d will not dig the ditches, we

cannot supply the water. 2 Kings 3, 17 and 18.

o o o Do not be discouraged. It may

be the last key in the bunch that opens the door.

o o o W h e n G o d selects, man cannot

reject. There is a sovereignty in God's will against which man's will must stand in abeyance.

B I R T H . — O n February 15th, a t Tennant Creek Hospital, N.T., to M r . and Mrs. Ivor Thomas, a son —Edward Henry.


March 17, 1943

Mrs. R. LONG.

Director

•

Headquarters:

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

AUSTRALIA.

Telephone: M A 2078.

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

Founded August 1, 1905. OBJECT—T o car ry out with respect to Austral ia ' s aboriginal people the

Master ' s Command—"Go ye, therefore, and make disciples of all nat ions," by sending Missionaries to Aboriginal Camps and Settlemen t s th roughout Aus t ra l ia to preach the Gospel and teach them how to live Christ ian 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 author i ty of the Old and New Testament Scriptures and a re willing to t rus t God completely for the supply of all temporal as well as spiri tual needs.

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

THE

Blessed be the Lord Who daily loadeth us with benefits.—Ps. 68:1 I.

month behind us has been filled with evidence of the Lord our God working with us

and for us, and His goodness and mercy have been manifold. W e acknowledge His guidance and praise Him with our whole hearts.

There has been no lack in the inflow of funds to carry on the work and from our Missionaries have come many testimonies of individual supply. One of them has writ ten: " I really have no needs because He supplies them before they are needs."

Then at such a time as this we are able to proceed with building, and two Churches are being erected at Condobolin and Fingal, Tweed Heads. The Mission House at Tennant Creek, on the new site to which the people have been removed, is well on its way to completion, and the supply of material for it and its cost without any call upon Headquarters, is in itself one of the wonders of God's working for us. The Karuah Mission House has been painted and renovated, the Barmah-Cum-meragunja car has been repaired and registered by our Shepparton friends, who also installed a pump to convey water from the river to the Barmah Mission House. Then, when it seemed impossible after scouring the Newcastle-Maitland-Pindi-mar district to secure a house for the accommodation of our students for the duration of the war, one has been found at a small rental to meet our requirements. Other instances will be mentioned in our Prayer Circular, as through it our various requests were placed before the Lord.

Then, I feel I must mention a joy which has come to two of our Missionaries, which has thrilled us all, for the Lord has given to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas the fulfillment of their wishes and prayers of many years—a lovely little son. We rejoice with them

and pray that great grace may be upon the child. Wi th thanksgiving, too, we have had news of

some souls born again, of the beginnings of new life appearing where darkness has reigned, of some ready and others nearly ready for baptism. These are the beginnings, we trust, of a flood for which our Missionaries are praying and working as "they dig the ditches."

There are some very hard parched patches of our field where little fruit appears and in some places to which we will draw attention the work is small just now. But we rejoice in the Lord and in every opportunity left to us to prove that "Our God is able," and there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

A NEW situation has arisen through which most of our reserves and settlements in the Eastern

States have been depleted and our Missionaries find themselves in several places with very small companies indeed, to which to minister. The great need of manpower, through military call-up, is even more keenly felt in the country and on the land than in our cities, and our dark people are not only able to get lucrative employment as never before, but are being eagerly sought for all kinds of labour—mining, cane cutting, cotton picking, harvesting, timber getting, fruit picking and canning, etc., etc., while many are finding employment in munitions and factories in our towns and cities. They are quite capable of doing the variety of work open to them and at such a time as this are invaluable to our country. For many to be suddenly transported, as it were, to a new world, is fraught with great moral danger, and we need to earnestly surround them with prayer. They are so scattered abroad that there is little opportunity of reaching them by personal touch or ministry.

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Our Auxiliaries ADELAIDE.

W e had a very happy and helpful time together on our meeting day. Miss Shankelton was down from Saints, and brought one of the girls down with her, and Mrs. Gibbons was also present.

Miss Shankelton gave a very heartening report of the work at Saints. She told us of Christmas there and also that another three were ready for baptism. She also told us that one of the girls was in hospital, so I visited her. I was inspired to see her Bible beside the bed; she showed me where she'd been reading that day.

It was proposed to bring a party down from Saints on February 20th to visit the beach and the Zoo. Rev. Mr. Kilmartin offered to entertain them in the afternoon with the help of Endeavourers and Auxiliary members. He also handed to Miss Shankelton two dozen Communion glasses from the Woodville Church, and offered to donate some Bible and Psalm books to the Mission for Saints.

It was with the utmost gratitude to our Heavenly Father that we learned of Miss Tyler's return to Menindee. W e feel that our prayers for her have availed. Letters were read from Mrs. Long and Miss Beasley.

Though as an Auxiliary we are still few in number, we trust and pray that God will use us in some way for the furtherance of His work in this corner of the vineyard.

—F. Baker.

o o o

A tree's branches spread to the same circumference as its roots.

MELBOURNE LADIES' AUXILIARY.

W e have been granted permission to again hold our monthly Auxiliary meeting at the Christian Club. W e do appreciate this kindness of Mr. Nankervis, as it is so comfortable. Our first meeting for the year was held on Tuesday, February 9th.

Mrs. Cawood being away in Tasmania, Miss Dunn acted for her. Af ter opening with prayer, our Scripture portion was read, Ps. 23. Miss Dunn gave us a few moments' interesting talk on this beautiful and well known Psalm. There were nine members present. A new member, Mrs. Caddy, was warmly welcomed. Mr. and Mrs. Weston are to receive a parcel, and Mr. and Mrs. Cormier birthday gifts. Our meeting was closed in prayer and praise in which all joined.

—E. Stoneham.

SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY.

The first meeting of this year was held on February 24th, with Mrs. Porter in the chair and twelve members present. Several items of interest were read from Missionaries' letters and prayer offered for them.

Five parcels of groceries had been sent to Missionaries, a little household linen, etc., supplied to an outgoing Missionary towards her outfit, and two pairs of sox had been given to a native worker.

Praise was given to God for answered prayer.

It was decided that we would endeavour to provide jug covers and throwovers for our Missionaries' tables to help with the fly problem, and to gather together some up-to-date books for libraries

in the Mission Houses. A parcel of books was brought to the meeting.

From the donations given at the meeting it was decided to send a gif t to Mrs. Thomas and her new little son, in the Northern Territory.

— M . E. McAulay. BALLARAT.

A t our January meeting our Acting-President, Mrs. King, presided, and at the commencement read an account of a deed of heroism wrought by an Aborigine some years ago. In prayer for the "whi te" and "dark" people of Australia, thanks was offered for those who have been "born again," and we were reminded of the loving kindness of our Lord in our Scripture reading.

It is with gratitude that we note the fruitful ministry of the three Missionaries at Saints among the evacuees from the Northern Territory. Prayer was offered for these, and those who have believed, and for the Director, Mrs. Long; and that the work of training Native Students for Missionary service may be re-commenced, and that workers may be provided for the North-west of New South Wales.

Letters were received from Mr. and Mrs. Weston and Mr. and Mrs. Weymouth.

— J . E. A . Thomas. GEELONG.

The Secretary was unable to attend the last meeting, but had the joy of sending on the usual donation of £2 from the Bellerine Street Mission. The Lord bless these aged ones, who so consistently contribute to support His work. Miss Benjamin, who is responsible for sending the money to the Geelong Auxiliary, has been very ill, but we are thankful to say she is better.

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TWO LITTLE GIRLS W H O SOWED SEED.

I want to tell you how the Word of God grew in the hearts of two little girls who went to a school a missionary started in the north of Queensland.

It was only just twelve months since they first heard of God's wonderful Word of Life and of Jesus, Who gave His life for us. The Lord Jesus tells us in Mark 4:27, how the seed grows — "First the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear."

The seed was sown in these two little hearts and very quickly the little green blade appeared. Jesus became to them a real Friend, with Whom they could talk every hour of the day, and anyone listening would hear them saying: "Thank you, Lord, for helping me," "Please, Lord, help me to learn this."

The father of these two little girls came in from the bush to see them, and at once they told him the story of Jesus and gave him a picture of our Saviour on the Cross, and showed him their testaments they were learning to read.

The old man gazed long at the picture of Jesus and said, "He was a kind man to die for me." Then, holding a Testament in his hand, he said: "Tell me, is this truly God's Book?" And his little girls said it truly was; and he said to them, "Tell me about it again."

How wonderful it seemed to this poor old man just to hold in his hand God's own Book, the God Who gave His only begotten Son to bear the sin of the whole world!

Very soon the seed sown in his heart showed signs of growing. He spoke often of Jesus and loved to learn of Him.

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Young People

One day the old man sat in the door of his gunyah when a poor girl named Jinny came to the camp. Poor Jinny! She had never heard of Jesus and had only learnt to do things that are wrong and wicked. The old man, seeing her, disappeared inside and, bringing out a picture of Jesus, held it up to the girl and said: "Jinny, you see this good Jesus? Now, don't you steal any more, don't you tell any more lies, and bye and bye the good Jesus will take you to heaven."

Poor old man, he sowed the good seed in his own simple way, and not long after God gathered him into His great garner and he is now happy beholding the face of the Kind Man in the Glory, Who died for him. His dear little girls sowed good seed, the Word of God, and it brought forth fruit unto life eternal. How happy they will be to meet their dear father in heaven.

May God help us all to sow seed all along the way.

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RECREATION AT PERCH CREEK.

In a missionary's life there come opportunities sometimes for recreation, and one such came our way recently when we were invited to help (?) in mustering a few of the station cattle. After riding several miles we stopped for lunch at one of the bores, where a windmill pumps the water into a huge tank, then into troughs for the cattle. Lunch over, we "went bush." After riding for some time through dense scrub, where we saw several kangaroos and a kangaroo rat, we came on a small mob of about a dozen cattle.

Away went the mob, with the experienced hands in pursuit, while the "new chums" were left far behind. We tried to follow through the scrub, now and then catching sight of a cow, horse or dog, but never quite reaching them. Our horses and we thoroughly enjoyed the ride through the scrub. Once we heard a coo-ee, and making in that direction, we found no one. The call had frightened the cattle and off they went again. A t last we met the dog and followed him to the spot where the cattle were being held near a fence. When they grew quiet we drove them along to the big gates where they hurried through to join those already gathered in preparation for the annual muster. F. M. Rosan.


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NEW SOUTH WALES

F I N G A L

The Old Church Vacated—A New One to be built.

It is 23 years now since the Church building at Fingal was erected, and as it is now in a dangerous condition, owing to white-ants, the closing-down services were held in it last week-end. Touching testimonies were given by three of the Church members of the Lord's grace and goodness since it was built. W e intend to erect the new Church as soon as possible. In the meantime, services are held in the Mission House, which also needs repair.

Many of our Sunday School teachers and other helpers will be absent from us while they are doing national work in the country. W e will greatly miss these valued workers.

W e are pleased to report that the boys on active service from our Church are still well. W e were able to send a canteen order to each, for which they were particularly grateful.

There has been a lot of sickness among our people since the New Year. Mumps, measles and dengue fever have all been prevalent, and whole families have been ill, but there have been no fatal cases.

The out-station work continues to gladden our hearts, and there are signs of a definite returning to the Lord in many lives. "Brethren, pray for us."

— W . R. Robbins.

BOGGABILLA. "Building up yourselves on your most holy fai th."

(Jude 20). The recently-formed Christian Endeavour we trust will be a means of building up our Christians, as will the Scripture Union with notes on the daily readings. In the former there are thirteen active and seven associate members; we have a Secretary and Treasurer, and Prayer Meeting, Look-out, Missionary and Sunshine Committees, which are all functioning, while fourteen have subscribed their names for the Scripture Union.

Wi th the exception of the morning prayer meeting, attendances at most gatherings have improved as far as women and children are concerned. W e need wisdom from Him "Who giveth . . . l iberally," to touch for Christ Jesus the men whose work makes them resident on the Reserve. Two women previously saved have come back to the Lord. W e long to see a similar work of the Holy Spirit in many souls.

Mr. Watson and I take senior and junior groups respectively for religious instruction at 9.15 a.m. each Wednesday.

— C . M. Watson.

W A L C H A AND DISTRICT.

W e visited Ingaiba on February 12th, and hope (D.V.) to be there again on March 12th. To-morrow (27/2/43) we hope to leave for Armidale, visiting Uralla and then Woolbrook. As we were unable to visit these last month owing to sickness, the treats for Uralla and Woolbrook have been held over until this tr ip.

W e are looking forward to a visit from our Director, hoping that she will be able to enjoy a few days in our little home, which, in the goodness of God, we have been able to get very comfortable and at last are able to feel "settled in." W e extend our warmest thanks to all who have shared, and are sharing, with us in this, and in the work here.

— H . Weymouth.

KARUAH.

The Mission House Painted and Renovated. W e have been spending a couple of weeks at

Karuah with the primary object of painting and renovating the Mission House, and have enjoyed the various opportunities of fellowship with the people. The early morning prayer meeting, where the work of the Mission is earnestly prayed for, is still carried on by several of the faithful ones, who have participated in this work of intercession through the years. Mr. Dates carries on the Sunday services and Mrs. Dates is in charge of the Sunday School.


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On the last Sunday in December a Memorial Service was held for Mrs. Lena Manton, when a large number of relatives and friends filled the Church to do honour to one who had ever served them and her Lord so faithfully.

Last Friday we had a very happy time with the children when we took them for a picnic up the river to a very nice spot. Shady trees and blackberries and orange trees growing where a house used to be situated added to the enjoyment of all. W e took some of the party in the College launch, and the overflow f i t ted into a launch hired by two of the mothers. The bountiful supply of cakes and sandwiches, sweets and peanuts and drinks were sent up from Newcastle by our Associate Worker, Mrs. Brown, the money being donated by interested friends in the Newcastle district who usually provide the gifts for the Christmas Tree, which we did not hold this t ime.

On Saturday, February 6th, two of the young people, Miss Eunice Manton and Mr. Alex. Russell, Junior, were united in marriage. Eunice is the daughter of the late Mr. Steve and Mrs. Lena Manton, and Alex., the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Russell, names well-known in the history of the A. I .M. Much work had been put into the decorations for the occasion, and the preparations of the lovely wedding breakfast, which followed the ceremony in the little Church built so many years ago by some of the first converts of our Mission.

As a result of the improvement in the look of the Mission House, the people have decided to paint the Church and have given us £2/13/6 , the amount in the Church offerings, to start a fund for this purpose.

—R. S . Collins.

T INGHA.

This month has seen a great exodus from the Reserve at Long Sully, only one family remaining— the main cause being the number of deaths among the children, five little ones having been called away to the mansions above since the measles in December.

It is to be hoped that a more suitable locality will be found as a place of settlement for our people. A t present some are living in groups in the outer area of the town, while many families are working on sheep stations in various parts of the district.

Clarrie Brown, who had been ill for many months and latterly in Inverell Hospital, has at last gone

The Tekoites repaired. Nehemiah 3: 5.

The Tekoites repaired another piece. Nehemiah : 27.

Not my bare duty; I would do "Another piece," for such

Is love's delight. Love does not ask : "How little can I of this task

P e r f o r m ? " Love asks : "How much?"

to the Heavenly Home. On our last visit he said that he "believed in Jesus, and was not afraid to d ie" ; his testimony will be an encouragement to the various servants of Christ who have laboured at Tingha and endeavoured to lead Clarrie and his people in the Way Everlasting.

—R. Flood.

CONDOBOLIN. "Our God is able, and He wil l ." "By and by we'll see the King." " A little talk with Jesus makes it right, all r ight." These three choruses our little folk often choose,

and one wonders just how much they realise the truths they express. For there is real encouragement and inspiration for God's people in the oft repeated lines, as many can testify.

W e are glad to see some of our people on the Reserve again, showing signs of interest in the better things, and coming to God's House after long absence.

The coming of Mr. and Mrs. Cormier is an encouragement, as they take such a hearty and decided stand for God. They were warmly received by all, and from the time of their arrival have helped needy ones. A t their welcome meeting Mr. Barlow expressed his determination for a closer walk with the Lord and his joy in having a mate to be a help in life and work.

W e have just had news of Pte. Cecil Grant's safe arrival at an Australian port after two years' service abroad, and all are rejoicing in the prospect of his coming and helping in the Lord's work again.

Building operations have been resumed once more, and there is much interest in seeing the weatherboards going on to the skeleton framework.

Continue to pray and to praise, that God may be honoured and precious souls saved and built up through the power of the blood of Jesus.

— A . C. Goulter.


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C O W R A .

During the past week we have said farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Cormier, and our thoughts and prayers go with them to Condobolin. W e were able to give them a "send-off" party from the Church, and the people handed them a small gift of money. Mr. and Mrs. Cormier are very much missed by us all and we thank God upon every remembrance of them.

W e are very grateful to a Cowra friend, Mrs. Williams, for the loan of her bicycle. This enables Miss Brown and me to visit the outlying places together and our v sits to the Rocks are much appreciated week by week. W e are planning a trip to Goolagong as the weather gets cooler. There is a plague of grasshoppers in the district at present, which does not make cycling as pleasant as we would wish!

We give thanks to God for His continued help and guidance through another month, and our eyes are unto Him for the fulfillment of His promise, "My word shall not return unto me void . . ."

— N . S. Bellinger.

YASS. Incline your ear and come unto Me; hear and

your soul shall live.—Isa. 55:3. This is our message from the Lord to those whom

we meet who are dead in trespasses and sin, and walking in their own way.

Seeing that evil forces and vices have a tremendous grip upon the people here, we have launched a counter attack, counting upon God on our side, and that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. We have been visiting all the homes regularly, seeking to get the people interested in the Saviour we love and Whom we serve.

North Yass is visited weekly where all the homes are open to the Missionary, and although he is welcomed, there is little interest in the things of God. —E. Jakes.

M O O N A H CULLAH. A Generous Gift from the A.A.M.M.

How welcome is a cool change after extreme heat! We have had it up to 114, and our hearts were down to zero watching our vegetable plants droop and some die. Still, others have had new life given them and are now gaining strength.

We praise God that the children are improving and the whooping cough is not so bad as it has been. Some of the adults have had it severely also. Most of our folk have gone grape-picking, and those who are remaining are looking forward to

their "Mystery" Picnic being given to the Missionary who is leaving very shortly. A waggon and draught horses are included in the conveyance which will take us three miles away.

At our last A .A .M.M, meeting, solos, recitations and singing were indulged in, and a very happy time was spent. We also praise God for 25/- which we were able to send from the A .A .M.M, for the furtherance of the Gospel being engaged in by our Native Workers. To God be all the glory!

— A . Irons.

VICTORIA

MISS WILLIAMS ENJOYS A FORTNIGHT AT SHEPPARTON.

I have arrived home again (Barmah) after having had a fortnight with our folks at Mooroopna. There are so many there just now, as many are living in the town of Mooroopna, others in Shepparton, and still others camping at different places along the Goulburn River.

It was very nice to have a time with Mr. and Mrs. J . A. Collins, our Associate Workers, and friends from the Shepparton Fellowship and also with many nurses from Mooroopna Hospital, all of whom are very interested in our work and have a big heart of love for our people.

I was out almost every day, visiting. It was nice to see dear Mrs. Clements again. She is living in Mooroopna until cannery work finishes, and so also are Mrs. Aulton and Mrs. Turner. Most of our women are working in the cannery. Several adults and children were in hospital whilst I was there, so I was able to visit them.

I went out to see Mr. James, Senr., and family one day. He was so pleased and looks very well. One of our women recently returned to the Lord, and what a change! Her face is just radiant and it is a joy to hear her witnessing to others. The drinking and gambling is very rife, I believe, but the meetings are very well attended.

For many months now a very earnest family have been assisting Mr. Collins in the work, and come regularly in all weathers. One of the nurses also has for many months been faithfully assisting in the work among the children, and she has a great love for the people.

On the day of our return we started off as early as possible in a truck belonging to a brother in the Lord from Wangaratta, who is at Mooroopna for the fruit-picking. Several of the men came across to help in the setting of our water pump and laying


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the pipes. We had several punctures on the way, and while the men were busy mending the tyres, the womenfolk sat on the roadway. Miss Effie Var-ley was also with us, so we had some interesting talks. Miss Presnell had given up hope of us coming that day, but at 6 p.m. we arrived, very dusty looking, and glad the river was close by.

The men immediately set to work on the job and whilst Miss Varley showed slides and had a talk to our people the men worked until dark on the pump. The truck was not in running order to return, so Mr. Collins suggested taking our car, and (D.V.) they will bring it back next Saturday and complete the job. There was not enough room for all to go back in our car, so Mr. Collins, Senr., Mrs. Collins and the children stayed with us over the week-end, and Mr. Collins gave two very fine messages at the services on the Sunday.

—S.W.

QUEENSLAND

WOORABINDA. A C.E. Society and A .A .M .M. Formed.

Wet weather has hampered us a little during the past month, but the countryside has benefited.

We are enjoying our visitation among the homes of our church people, and they are pleased to see us.

Through the co-operation of our Native Workers and the leaders among the Christian women, we have made friendly contact with many of the evacuees from further north, and cheered them in their loneliness and sorrow.

The Woorabinda branch of the Double A-Double M. has elected its officers. Miss Carten is President, with Mrs. G. Saunders and Mrs. A . Saunders as Vice-Presidents, Mrs. J . Tears as Secretary, and Mrs. I. Roberts as Sewing Convenor.

We are distributing well-made scrap books to young hospital patients, and Miss Rosan has made dainty strings of beads for the delight of the girls.

A Senior C.E. Society, which will meet in the homes of the members, has been commenced.

—F. M. Beasley. CHERBOURG.

W e re-arranged our Sunday School classes during the month of February and some of the Kindergarten children were promoted to the upper school. How important they looked as they marched upstairs to take their places among the bigger children! Two of the Bible Class girls have offered a? helpers in the Kindergarten work.

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We also had our prizegiving on the 14th of the month after a short service, in which some of the children took part. The message on that occasion was given by one of our teachers, W . McKemie, and the prizes were presented by Miss E. Mollen-hauer.

The evening service was conducted that day by one of the boys in the military forces, who gave a soul-stirring message which made a deep impression on all who were present. It has been our privilege to have fellowship with a number of soldiers who truly love our Lord Jesus Christ.

Classes are now being held in the boys' and the little tots' dormitories each Friday afternoon. These classes were disbanded last year, but the way has opened up once more to hold them.

"Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good. Sing praises unto His name; for it is pleasant."

—A. Cavanagh. EIDSVOLD.

Our previous report ended by saying one family had left and there was the possibility of six other children being added to us. This morning that family also left for an out-station, leaving one girl to attend school. Another family left us last week, taking four more children, so our Sunday School is not as large as we would desire.

As soon as the children leave school, they cease to attend Sunday School, and we find it most difficult to contact them. The girls go off to work, and the boys long for the day when they can go droving with the other men, which is often the downfall of our lads. There are many pitfalls and the lads soon learn to smoke, drink, swear and gamble, and seldom after allow themselves to come under the influence of the Gospel. W e can but intercede for them and claim His promise, "My Word shall not return void."

It is sad to have to mention that the two Sisters who for a while ran well, have stumbled and fallen into the pitfalls laid for their feet. One has returned to the gambling with more earnestness than before. The other dear girlie cannot see anything wrong in serving God and mammon. It has indeed been a grief, but their failure has revealed to us how often we grieved our Lord and have fallen short. We covet prayer that these dear ones may yet return to the Shepherd and Bishop of their souls.

A t the time of writing, Mr. Wilson is in Eidsvold Hospital with dengue fever, which attacked him when he was weary in body.

—N. Wilson.


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SOME MORE NEWS

OF WOORABINDA.

On Tuesday of this week, while Miss Beasley had the Bible Class, I went over to the hospital to visit the patients. So many of them now are very bright and growing stronger, and it is lovely to see them improving.

While talking to one little lad who had been very ill, one of the Cape Bedford men came across and spoke to me. W e talked a while and he said that he and his people had passed through such a hard time, but that in spite of i t all, their trust was in God, and they knew His plan for them would be best. It was such a joy to hear this testimony to the comfor t he had found in the Lord Jesus. This man had lost two boys and one girl and another laddie is still in hospital, but he said that he just felt like Job, that God was testing him and his people, but he rested knowing God still had control.

On Thursday at the A . A . M . M , meeting, the newly-elected officers did their part very well. Katy Saunders led the meeting, Topsy prayed and Katy read the Scripture lesson. It was a triumph for her, as she is only learning to read.

Several others in the reading class are progressing splendidly with their letters and now are on to small words. Last week we began on John I, and I was surprised at the way they grasped the words. Each had found someone to help them at home. Unfortunately, two of the women have such bad eyes that even the big Bible here is too small for them to read.

—F.R.

DUMB DEVILS" From M r . Long's News Notes.

There are some customs which seem to be peculiar to the native people of this district. One of these is for the relatives or certain relatives of those who die, to become dumb for a long period before being permitted to speak again.

They have developed a curious and comprehensive sign-language for use in this connection. W e feel that i t is simply a part of the darkness and bondage of the prison house, from which Christ has died and risen to set them free.

One day a considerable t ime ago we challenged this custom in the Name of our King. W e had been comforting some who were bereaved when a young woman named Maudie had died. She had died triumphantly through simple faith in her Saviour. Those concerned not only went dumb, but painted themselves and knocked themselves about before we could get to them.

W e told them again of the

comfort and glorious hope of the Gospel of the Risen Lord. They looked up—how often do they look down in despair—and looking up, caught some of the gleams of light that shine from the empty tomb and from the occupied throne. W e told them that since Christ is alive for evermore, and all who trust Him will live forever with Him, too, there is no need for this dumbness now, and, lo, a miracle happened! The dumb lips were unsealed, the tears were wiped away, and they have not been brought under this bondage again.

Shall we adopt the policy of many and bow to native customs as inevitable? How could we do so and continue to be ambassadors of a victorious, living Lord? Let us think again of the opening verses of Isaiah 6 1 . In the particular matter referred to, we remember that the Lord in His earthly ministry cast out dumb devils as well as other kinds.

— W . A . L .

THERE W A S A C A L M .

(Continued from page 1 .)

Is it indeed Thy peace?—I have not tried To analyse m y faith, dissect my trust, Or measure if belief be full and just,

And therefore claim Thy peace—but Thou hast died, I know that this is true, and true for me, And knowing it I come, and cast my all on Thee.

It is not that I feel less weak, but Thou Wilt be my strength; it is not that I see Less sin, but more of pardoning love with Thee,

And all-sufficient grace. Enough! and now All fluttering thought is stilled, I only rest And feel that Thou art near, and know that I am blest.


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OUR AUXILIARIES (Continued).

SYDNEY Y.W.M.

There were 15 members present at our monthly meeting.

During the month unused postage stamps were sent to twelve Missionaries. Two of our members have been busy exchanging coupons for which they received this month, 6 tea-towels, 2 tray cloths, 3 dishcloths, 3 pillow slips, 3 silver teaspoons, 1 bath-towel, and 1 1 / - in cash. These will be sent to various Missionaries, together with haberdashery which we brought along as our practical work for February.

Miss Menday was our speaker, and she told us about her life at "Bethshan," where she has just finished two years' training and said how God had shown her He wanted her for work amongst the dark people.

— J . Pidcock.

BRISBANE Y.W.M. The presence of the Lord was

felt in our meeting, held on the 12th February, when our newly-elected President, Miss Dorothy Cobins, led the meeting for the first time after having been ill.

Many letters were read from Missionaries from all parts of the field, giving both items for praise and prayer. A season of prayer followed, in which each member took part.

—E. Cash.

A N O N Y M O U S DONATIONS.

Mrs. L. Watson desires to thank sincerely the sender of an anonymous gi f t of £1 , received on 18th February, 1943.

o o o

Gratefully received by Mrs. Long, £1 "for the A . I .M . Missionaries, wherever most needed. For Jesus' sake."

THE TENNANT CREEK

The new Mission House at the new centre at Tennant Creek has well taken shape. Mrs. Arnold Long writes: W e are now occupying the house as it is finished, room by room. It is lovely now to have the use of kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sleep-out, and also the living room, although this latter is yet minus one side and part of the roof. W e have a few pictures around the wall—art pictures from magazines and writing pad covers and text cards, and it is beginning to feel like a Mission House again.

A fortnight ago I started the

PRAYER ANSWERED

AT SAINTS.

W e are full of praise this morning for bountiful rain that fell last night and this morning—it is still showery. The rain began with a rough storm about midnight, the climax to a terrific day, and heavy rain fell. Our good tank is full, a little added to the underground tank and the tanks that are riddled with holes are half-full.

All the girls are delighting in washing in soft water this morning. Only yesterday Mrs. Fejo said they didn't know what to do —a neighbour had brought them two lots of water and they were as careful as possible. I assured her that the Lord would undertake and send the rain. They, too, will be rejoicing in the Lord's goodness this morning; in fact, each home will be doing so. I wanted to let you know right away.

The local plumber has the contract and will commence the tank

pairs, etc., as soon as possible.

MISSION HOUSE.

women on a garden for themselves, and at the same time commenced our gardens and already beans are coming on nicely. Two of the young women, Needa and Daisy, do the watering, and of their own accord include ours, and when I am alone they keep an eye on my wood and water. I started a Christians' Class, and a prayer meeting three weeks ago, and we trust there will soon be a prayer band behind the work here. The women love their sewing meeting and reading class, and the children, too, are coming on with their reading, writing and counting.

The contractor, who was up from Adelaide on Saturday to look at the proposed school room, has obtained that contract, and we think he will begin the work on Monday.

—M.S. (from a letter)

\ FREEWILL OFFERING \ BOXES.

The half-yearly opening of our Freewill Offering

Boxes is due this month (March). Will holders please open them and for-ward the contents to the Offering Box Secretary, A.I.M. Office, 242 Pitt St., Sydney, N.S.W., or to

their local Box Secre- taries, who in turn will

forward the amount to Miss Thornley.

Those desiring to use

this form of giving will be supplied with an offer- J;

ing Box on application to Miss Thornley.


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PINDIMAR NATIVE WORKERS Mr. J . A . COLLINS FAREWELLS

TRAINING COLLEGE. FROM M O O R O O P N A .

A great deal of prayerful interest has centred around our Native Workers' Training College, especially last year, when, for military reasons, we were unable to take students at Pindimar. The work did not lapse, as all the other activities now centred in the College were carried on at full pressure, and in addition Mr. and Mrs. Collins conducted Bible Schools at several centres amongst our people. These were not only a blessing and stimulus to Bible Study to the believers, but an experience for Mr. and Mrs. Collins, by which they could gain further knowledge of what's expected and required of a Native Worker. In the meantime several other factors emerged which led us to decide to seek a place in a comparatively safe area with necessary facilities. One has now been located, by the Lord's undertaking and provision, we believe, in answer to the prayers of those who have been helpers together.

It is a large farm-house situated at Dalwood, on the Hunter River, 14 miles from Maitland, and 4 miles from the main Northern Line. The removal will take place (D.V.) at the end of the month. W e will hold our properties at Pindimar, and we propose to take the students there if practicable, for regular vacations, until present conditions are altered and Pindimar will be suitable again for our occupation.

Messrs. R. A N D E. STRETTON.

News has just been received that the Messrs. Stretton are in Southern Queensland aiming for St. George as their first waiting place, ti l l they can get the registration of their caravan fixed up in that State. They are on their way to the Northern Territory, and started out from Moree in " the faith of the Son of God , " at His command and enabling.

They took Mr. and Mrs. L. Watson as far as Mungindi, where these two Missionaries will be visiting Queensland outposts of our Boggabri centre. W e will uphold these two cousins Stretton, and pray for their long journey, entailing strength and patience and heavy financial supplies.

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Mr. and Mrs. J . A . Collins, Associate A . I .M . Workers, with whom we have had such happy fellowship, have said farewell to Shepparton and Mooroopna.

There will be many in the district who will regret their departure, but none more than the group of our people amongst whom they have so lovingly laboured. Mr. and Mrs. Collins are removing to Gippsland, and will no doubt soon be in harness for the Lord there. Mr. Collins' last Sunday night at the " l i t t le Cathedral," as he calls the l itt le Church building erected by himself and others, was one of special blessing. On the Thursday night a farewell meeting was arranged in the home of Mrs. Alex. Briggs, and the presence of the Lord was truly experienced. Two of the brethren from the Shepparton Fellowship were present, whom Mr. Collins believes have been chosen of the Lord to continue the work amongst our people. Before the meeting closed the coloured brethren and sisters presented Mr. and Mrs. Collins with a beautiful china supper set.

Mr. Collins says: " W e do count i t a privilege and joy to be sharers in their love and do pray that the Lord will lead them into closer walk with G o d . "

Mr. Geo. Cummings, Secretary of the Shepparton Fellowship, who has been assisting Mr. Collins, will take the oversight of our Mooroopna work, and Mr. Riney will act as Sunday School Superintendent, and Miss Shirley Kipping, nurse from the Mooroopna Hospital, is desirous of also assisting.

Our Cummeragunja - Barmah Missionaries will greatly miss Mr. and Mrs. Collins, whose fellowship and practical service has meant so much to them.

Editorial (Concluded from page 3).

although we can depend upon it our Missionaries will do what they can to maintain contact. The sudden use of so much money carries with it grave temptations and possibilities, as we all well know, and i t is a condition of life in which it is very diff icult generally to influence, but "Our God is able," and we look to Him to cause the new situation to fall out to the furtherance of the Gospel, "through your prayers."


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HERE A N D THERE.

W e learn with sympathy and regret that Rev. L. H. Kentish, of the Methodist Mission in North Australia, was captured by the Japanese on January 22. He was visiting the Methodist Mission stations off the North Coast of the Northern Territory when he was taken prisoner. Mrs. Kentish and family are in the South, having been evacuated, with other Missionaries, from the North about a year ago.

"Providential Channels," which the Lord has graciously used to the encouragement of many, has been transcribed into Braille, and now appears in the Library for the Blind.

The British and Foreign Bible Society, Sydney, have presented a nice pulpit Bible to the new A. I .M. Church being erected at Condobolin, also three good plain print Bibles, and 3 dozen New Tes-timents have been given by Miss E. Collins, of Condobolin, who has helped our Missionaries previously in getting material assistance by interesting her friends in the Building.

A friend near Dubbo has sold his car, and is devoting the proceeds, £20, to providing another car or conveyance to facilitate the work of our Missionary, Miss Abbot t , in Dubbo.

Mr. W . Arnold Long had the opportunity of

calling at Barrow Creek while on a 500 mile round,

with Rev. Mr. McTaggart, of the Australian Inland

Mission. He has been able to arrange regarding

the security of our Chev. truck, which has been

lying there in disrepair, and has since purchased

an old truck of the same model at Tennant Creek,

which will supply the parts necessary to repair the

one at Barrow Creek.

Miss A. IRONS, who has been an earnest Missionary with us for nearly six years, has this month retired from the work. W e trust our Sister will continue to be blessed and that the resting time she will first take will f i t her for future service.

Mr. AND Mrs. DUNCAN FERGUSON.

The people of Brewarrina presented a pressing

petition to us, asking that Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson,

Native Workers, be again appointed to their Sta

t ion. Mr. Ferguson felt he should respond and,

with his wife and family, are now back where the

Lord blessed them so much aforetime.

FLASHES FROM THE FIELD-

Extracts from Missionaries letters:—

A t the sewing meeting on Wednesday every woman on the station was present, some for the first time on record, and others the first for a long time. W e had a lovely meeting and they didn't want to go home. W e went on for two hours. The people are turning up well for the morning prayer meeting each day. I am very happy about everything. Praise the Lord for His goodness. He is wonderful and I can't thank Him enough for what He has done for me."

"Our Senior C.E. Society is a real refreshment. Our Y.P. at

tendances are on the increase.

We have been having good meet

ings."

Mr. Buchanan, our beloved Associate Worker at Cowra, is back again, the Lord having heard prayer and recovered him from a serious illness. Wri t ing of his return, one of our workers says: "Mr . Buchanan came and addressed our Juniors and Buds on Sunday morning and took the Kindergarten in the afternoon. It is a long time since he was with our people, and when he walked into Church, all the children stood up and said, "Good morning, Mr. Buchanan, we are pleased to see you.' He gave us a lovely address."

"Eva was the soloist at the meeting yesterday, and she did very well indeed. I just love the way the other Christians encourage a singer with their 'Praise the Lord" and "God bless you' part way through."

" A young girl of 13, who recently yielded afresh to the Lord, despite a very bad cut on the sole of her foot, causing the nurse much concern, hopped to the Hall three times last Sunday to attend the meetings."

"One of our women visited us recently and, after conversation for some time, she revealed her desire to be restored to the Lord. W e believe this is a genuine work of the Holy Spirit,


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HAVE A MESSAGE AND BE ONE!

"Preach the W o r d . " 2 Tim. 4:2.

We are not saved to be "channels only," but to be sons and daughters of God. We are not turned into spiritual mediums, but into spiritual messengers; the message must be part of ourselves. The Son of God was His own message. His words were spirit and life; and as His disciples our lives must be the sacrament of our message.

The natural heart will do any amount of serving, but it takes the heart broken by conviction of sin, and baptised by the Holy Ghost, and crumpled into the purpose of God, before the life becomes the sacrament of its message.

There is a difference between giving a testimony and preaching. A preacher is one who has realised the call of God and is determined to use his every power to proclaim God's truth. God takes us out of our own ideas for our lives and we are "bat-ter'd to shape and use," as the disciples were after Pentecost. Pentecost did not teach the disciples anything; i t made them the incarnation of what they preached—"Ye shall be witnesses unto Me."

Let God have perfect liberty when you speak. Before God's message can liberate other souls, the liberation must be real in you. Gather your material and set i t alight when you speak.

—From " M y Utmost for His Highest."

God knows just when to withhold from us any visible encouragement, and when to grant us such a sign. How good it is that we may trust Him anyway! When all visible evidences that He is remembering us are withheld that is best, He wants us to realise that His Word , His promise of remembrance, is more substantial and dependable than any evidence of our senses.

When He sends the visible evidence, that is well also! W e appreciate it, all the more after we have trusted Him without i t . Those who are readiest to trust God without other evidenc than His Word always receive the greatest number of vis-ible evidences of His love.

— C . G. Trumbull.

H O W THE HOLY SPIRIT REPRODUCES

CHRIST IN OUR LIVES—

1. He moulds as the potter moulds clay. Jeremiah 18:2-6; Isaiah 64:8.

2. He seals us as a seal is stamped in wax. 2 Timothy 2:19.

3. He reflects Christ in us as in a mirror. 2 Corinthians 3:18.

4. He engraves Christ on us as on precious stones. Exodus 28:9-13.

5. He writes Christ on our hearts as on a tablet. 2 Corinthians 3:3.

6. He carves us to Christ's image as in metal. 2 Chronicles 14:16-18.

7. He carves us as in wood. 1 Kings 6:18. -E.C.L.

Mr. J O H N Q U I N N .

Mr. John Quinn, Native Worker, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Collins at Pindimar, has had several opportunities of speaking and testifying for the Lord in Newcastle and has also taken part in the meetings on our Karuah Mission Station. He has given Mr. Collins acceptable help in finish

ing the painting and renovation of the Mission House at Karuah.

Speaking of his first contact with the Lord's work in Newcastle our brother writes: " I was able to attend an open-air meeting with the Baptist young people of Islington with much spiritual enjoyment and had the opportunity of bearing a word of testimony. I do

praise God for the time of witness amongst such eager young Christian men and women who are on fire for the Lord."

Take heed, waiting one. Thou waitest for one who cannot disappoint thee; and who will not be five minutes behind the appointed moment. Ere long "your sorrow shall be turned into joy."


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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Headquarters: 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA Postal Address: A.I.M., Box 13, P.O., Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, N.S.W.

F IELD COUNCIL,. Director. Mrs. Long; Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. R. T. Harris; Messrs. E. Buckley, W. A. Long, I. Thomas; Misses M. Acland,

M. Campbell, M Shankelton.

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.; H. G. Harward, R. J. Henderson, W. D. Smith;

G. Blacket, J. A. Evans, W. Hufton, R. Hind, Mrs. Small and Miss Spencer; P 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, and Mrs. G. Lean.

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 and W. L. Stirling; 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.

Men's Movement: Mr. Wotherspoon, 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, Verner Road, Annerley, South Brisbane.

Young Women's Movement: Miss E. Cash, Southpine Rd., Toowoomba: Miss Lamont, 11 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 AUSTRAi_!A: Perth: Mrs. A. Wingrove, Cnr. Edinboro' and Robert

Streets, Osborne Park, Perth.

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

Ballafesson, Port Erin.

OVERSEAS R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S :

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

Rev. E. C. Long, 1510 Francis St., Jackson, Michigan, U.S.A.

THE UPWEY MISSIONARY OFFERING.

The result of counting the missionary offering having been handed to the chairman, Dr. Kitchen declared the amount to be £1,760, a record amount, in the plates. This was followed by the Doxology being sung twice over. Immediately after the meeting other promise slips were handed in, and a member of the Council said, "Why should we not look to God to increase this to £2,000?" "Yes," responded another enthusiastically, "£2,000 this year and £3,000 the next!" Hallelujah. Further

cash and promises came in, and a day or two later the Treasurer was able to state the total as £1,956. A record, indeed! This has since grown to over £2,000. So once again, let us reverently say— Halleluiah!

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Published by the Aborigines' Inland Mission of Australia, and Printed by H. C. Gowans, 286 Sussex Street, Sydney, N.S.W. Tel.: M 2280.


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A.I.M. FIELD DIRECTORY March 17, 1943

Headquarters Addresses:

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

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

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

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

Mr. and Mrs. J. Leitch (A.Ws.) , 740 Burwood Rd., Upper Hawthorn, E.3.

NEW SOUTH WALES:

PINDIMAR NATIVE WORKERS' TRAINING COLLEGE, Soldiers' Point, Karuah.

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Collins, Pindimar, via Raymond Terrace.

SINGLETON: Vacant. KARUAH:

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

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

Mr. and Mrs. H. Weymouth, Angle Street, Walcha. LONG GULLY (Tingha), Strathbogie, Ashford, Bundarra:

Mr. and Mrs. R. Flood (on leave). 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: Messrs. R. 6c E. Stretton (A.Ws.), Moree.

PILLIGA: Mr. and Mrs. W. Naden (N.Ws.).

WALGETT, Quambone, Wee Waa, Narribri, Bourke, Collarenebri, Angledool:

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

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

ton (A.W.); Mrs. J. Paulson (N.W.). BILLINUDGEL:

Mr. L. Browning (N.W.). DUBBO, Warren, Narromine, Dandaloo:

Miss M. Campbell, Miss F. Abbott, 29 Edwin St., Dubbo. Mr. R. Waterloo (N.W.).

TALBRAGAR: Miss Campbell and Miss Abbott.

PEAK HILL: Mr. & Mrs. C. Bennett (A.Ws.), Euchie St., Peak Hill.

BREWARRINA, Dennawan, Weilmoringle, Goodooga: Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Ferguson (N.Ws.).

Mr. Herbert Marsh (N.W.). KATOOMBA:

Mr. and Mrs. Horsburgh (A.W's.) SYDNEY CITY WORK (Redfern-Alexandria):

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

Miss N. Bellinger, Miss H. Brown (N.W.), c /o Erambie Station, West Cowra.

Mr. W. Wilson, Mr. J. Buchanan (A.Ws.). Mr. J. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Grant, Mr. A.

Williams (N.Ws.). CONDOBOLIN, Euabolong, Murie:

Mr. A. C. & Miss E. Goulter, Orange St., Condobolin. Mr. G. Barlow, Mr. C. Grant, A.I.F. (N.Ws.). Mr. and Mrs. G. Cormier (N.Ws.).

MENINDEE. Wilcannia, White Cliffs: Miss J. Procter, 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: Mr. John Swift, Mr. and Mrs. Clancy Charles (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. and Mrs. J. Heland (N.Ws.).

VICTORIA:

BARMAH: Miss C. Presnell, Miss S. Williams. Mrs. Dowie Nicholls (N.W.).

SHEPPARTON- MOOROOPNA: Mr. J. A. Collins, Echuca St., Mooroopna (A.W.).

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

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. Native Pastor Dan Kyle and Mrs. Kyle, W. Cor

bitt (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, Mun

dubbera: Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson, Eidsvold.

GAYNDAH, Ban Ban Springs: Mr. Rose and Mr. Davison (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 (Chaplain) .

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: Vacant.

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

Mrs. Thow and Mrs. McPhail (A.Ws.), Milford, Todd Street, Shorncliffe, N.E.7.

NORTHERN TERRITORY:

DARWIN, DELISSAVILLE, PINE CREEK, KATHERINE, MATARANKA (at present untenable) :

Stephen, Tyrell and Kitty (N.Ws.). NEWCASTLE WATERS:

Mr. and Mrs. 1. Thomas. TENNANT CREEK:

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Long (Memorial Van), Box 25, Tennant Creek.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA:

SAINTS (N.T. War-time Settlement): Miss M. Shankleton, Miss G. Bailey, Saints, via Bala

klava, S.A. Phone: 103. Mrs. R. Gibbons (A.W.), 54 Brunswick Street, Walkerville

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

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


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