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VOL. XLIV. , No. 12 17th AUGUST, 1950

A Monthly Record of the Aborigines Inland Miss ion

of Australia

242 Pitt St., Sydney, Australia Edited by Mrs. R. hong

Annual Subscription, 2 / 6

CONTENTS Page

General News 2

Editorial 3 Our Auxiliaries 4

Snapshots of Aboriginal

Interludes 5

The Harvest Field 6-9

Deputation Work in

U.S.A 1o Mosek, the Native Dancer 11

For Young Folk 13

For Young Folk 13

General Information 16

Do you ever pause to th ink of the native of our land, Who is grop ing in the darkness, who is st retching fo r th his

hand, W i th an urgent, anxious plea for the blessed Gospel l ight Tha t wi l l cleanse his gui l ty , sin-stained heart and make i t

pure and wh i te? Do YOU ever pause to t h i n k ?

Do you ever kneel to pray for the chi ldren born in s in, Midst the squalor of camp life, midst the wi ld corrobb're's

din? They have never had a chance, just because they do not

know Of the sacrifice of Jesus for His people here below.

Do YOU ever kneel to pray?

Do you ever GLADLY give of wha t God has given you? Tha t the way may be more easy for the earnest fa i th fu l

few Who have heard the Master's cal l , and are giv ing of their

best, Who are work ing , praying, pleading tha t these needy ones

be blest. Do you ever GLADLY give?

Do you ever long to go and endeavour to release Those fettered souls f rom bondage g r im , and to offer nope

and peace, To storm the Devil's stronghold and to batter dowm the

wall Of t ha t awful supersti t ious fear tha t holds them in its

t h ra l l ? Do you ever long to go?

— H . G. K ing.

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2 "OUR AIM" — August 17, 1950 LABOUR ENDED—JORDAN

PAST Mr. G. H. Coughlan, a foun

dation member of the A I M . and its first treasurer, was called Home to be with the Lord on July 10. His interest in the work continued right to the end of his life. Mr. Coughlan was a prominent citizen of Singleton and his whole life was spent in the Lord s service as a member and officer of the Church of England.

Mr. Coughlan, his parents and grandparents , were all born in Singleton. The town itself was founded by his great g randfa ther 130 years ago. He, Mr. Benjamin Singleton, with a n exploring party, discovered t h a t portion of the Hunter River Valley—rich and fertile— which was named Patrick Plains. The town was given its founder's name, Singleton.

Mr. Coughlan was filled with joy and praise to God, when t h e A.I.M. purchased Minimbah House and moved into it as the Native Workers Training College. His thoughtful gifts to the College were much appreciated.

Our brother will be greatly missed but he himself will rejoice to have reached his eterna l Home.

Mrs. M. A. Newbery, who has been our helpful, loyal friend ever since the Mission was founded, passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday morning July 23. We give t h a n k s unto Him for all she has mean t to the work of the Lord in our hands.

Mrs. Newbery was an early member of our Ladies' Auxiliary and for many years she travelled long distances to attend our monthly prayer meeting. She delighted to say she h a d not missed an annua l meeting of the Mission since

such were held in Sydney. Archdeacon Begbie, speaking

at her funeral service, remarked how truly the fruit of the Spirit "love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, were shown forth in her life and now she is with the Lord, whom she thus glorified upon earth.

The death of Mrs. Pike on June 13, whose husband passed away suddenly on April 12, is reported by Mrs. McNaughton, Associate Worker at Lake Boga (Vict.) Mrs. Pike, who is one of our beloved dark-skinned sisters, was in hospital with hear t trouble when her husband died. Mrs. McNaughton writes: Mrs. Pike had lived a consistent Christian life and was highly respected throughout the district. Her home was always open for services and she delighted to talk about her Lord.

ANON. DONATIONS RECEIVED IN A.I.M. OFFICE

10/-; £5 from Wallsend: 10/-Brisbane postmark. £1 Petersham postmark; £i from J.I.G.; 5 / - Sydney postmark.

Received by the Gen, Prayer Band Secy. £5 "to be allotted as the Director sees fit," from "A friend.''

A New Book on the Press —

Australian Aboriginaldom

by RETTA LONG

I t gives information about the Aborigines, their customs, their food, their weapons, their characteristics, religious beliefs,

etc., etc.

Sittings Do not dread the scythe, it is

sure to be followed by the shower.

® =* # Let us not confound physical

weariness with spiritual weakness.

You haven't eloquence, but Christ gives you utterance.

The difference between envy and covetousness is t ha t we envy persons and covet things.

Envy is the root of almost every sin against our brethren; love envieth not—love is of God.

In what waste places does the Lord Jesus find His jewels! We must prayerfully cultivate this sacred confidence in the possibilities of the unlikely.

The Peace of God may be ours. We cannot conceive of God as being worried about what happened yesterday, or what will happen tomorrow, or what is happening to-day. He will not be overcome or taken by surprise by anything tha t could occur.

May God give us faith to trust His word though everything else witnesses the other way.

Fear will yield before a clear sense of God's might, but it is still more likely to yield before a deep sense of God's perfect faithfulness.

If half of any radiance our lives may possess comes from God's radiant home on high, the other half is from His goodness to us on earth.


Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia Headquarters: 242 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia. Phone: MA2078

Director: MRS. R. LONG

Our Motto :

OUR GOD IS ABLE

i The Aborigines Inland Mission has for its object the evaugelisatlea

of the Aboriginal and half-caste people of Australia. It seeks to carry out the Lord's command, "Go ye therefore and teach ait n a t i o n s . . . . Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." Matt. 28:18-26; with the establishment of an indigenous Church and Native Ministry ever in view.

It is interdenominational in character. Membership is based «.* Absolute faith in the Deity of the three Persons of the Godhead Absolute belief in the inspiration and authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures and Absolute faith in the power • « God to meet every need of His servants and His work.

The Mission is supported by the unsolicited freewill offering* of •«•* Lord's people given in answer to prayer.

EDITORIAL •THE foundation date of the Mission was re

cognised at its Headquarters by a very blessed gathering at the AIM. office, 242 Pitt Street, Sydny. The Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries of the various departments of the work here in Sydney, together with Federal and Missionary Council members and three Missionaries on furlough accepted an invitation to meet for tea at 6 p.m.

Eight secretaries of the Mission's organisations at Headquarters were amongst those present at the gathering.

The number had to be kept within the available accommodation, with the folding doors between our offices thrown back to make such meetings possible. It would have been an added joy to have included many more keen members of the Mission who would have rejoiced to be with us on such an occasion.

While at the table an opportunity was taken for testimony. Messrs. L. Scott and J. Evans, Vice Presidents of the Federal Council, gave thanks to God for their 10 years' membership, and Mrs. W. Wilson spoke with glad gratitude of the 10 years of blessed service which she had completed that day, August 1, and of all the Lord had been to her as a Missionary.

It was my privilege to open the testimonies with thanksgiving to God for restored sight and to mention instances of His special kindness during the days of incapacity and of God's faithfulness to His promise given to me on August 1, 1905.

The time of remembrance of the Lord's faithfulness throughout the 45 years of the Mission's

service was followed by intercession for various

phases of the work and for our Aboriginal people themselves. It was indeed "a blessed hour of prayer." Special thanksgiving was raised for the great number of our Native people now with Christ who were saved through the preaching of the gospel through the Mission's agents. There were petitions too that there might come upon us and the Lord's people everywhere a great burden for the souls of our Aborigines.

Psalm 145 was read at the close by Mr. Scott, and all present joined hands and sang together "How good is the God we adore" and re-dedicated themselves to the Lord for His use in spreading the gospel amongst the people to whom the Lord has called us, to render all manner of service to this end.

We have had much need of prayer in many directions: the urgent cases of illness of several missionaries, the disastrous floods in N.S.W. by which many of our Mission's centres and outposts have been affected, a shortage of funds, and attacks from our constant adversary. In the face of these emergencies, members of the Federal Council met at the Sydney office early in July to lay these matters before the Lord who hearkened and heard.

The sick ones are recovering, our Missionaries and people have largely escaped the worst flood experiences, though some have been completely cut off in surrounded areas, and funds flowed in a larger measure. For all these blessings we give thanks to our ever faithful Lord. In addition, souls have been awakened and saved in various places and victories over the powers of darkness recorded. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.


4 "OUR AIM1' — August 17, 1950

O u r A u x i l i a r i e s BRISBANE LADIES'

AUXILIARY ANNUAL

MEETING

The annual meeting of the Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary was a very happy occasion, when quite a nice number of ladies gathered with us to hear of the work in this corner of the vineyard. Much prayer had been offered to our Father for a fine day, and the Lord graciously granted the one fine morning in a week of rain.

Miss Abbott presided. Mrs. McPhail, our City worker, and Mr. Bowen from Fingal were the speakers, both giving a message which touched our hearts, and we feel sure that more prayer will ascend for this work from those who heard.

The report of our activities was read, and the treasurer's statement showed that our income for the year had been £76, most of which went out direct to the Missionaries. Mrs. Marshall, a friend from Green-slopes Baptist Church, gave us two very appropriate solos, and Mrs. Gwen Lobegeiger two elocutionary items, beautifully rendered and much appreciated.

The singing of "To God be the Glory" and the final prayer by Mr. V. Ham of the Joyful News Mission, where we hold our meeting each month, brought the meeting to a close. Afterwards we had lunch together, and a chat round the table, getting to know one n-other better, and a presentation was made to Mr. Bowen by Miss Abbott. Another year of

proving the faithfulness of our God, another year of feeling the nearness of the Holy Spirit in our meetings has passed and we are another year's march nearer Home. —R. Thoday

BALLARAT

During the latter part of June the Home-call came to one of our members, Mr. Deut-scher. The fellowship of our Auxiliary was much enriched by his presence with us, and in his business life and other Christian activities he manifested a loving disposition and gave of his best in the interests of others. His winning personality adapted him to proclaim the Gospel to those who have gone astray in life's pathway and lead them to live regenerate lives.

We feel conscious that he was one of those whom our Lord "beheld" as words in 2nd Chronicles demonstrate: "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him."

Our meeting on July 10 was conducted by our Vice President Mrs. Deutscher, who thanked God for bringing the dear Aborigines to hear His wondrous salvation, and prayed that the Holy Spirit would lay the needs of these people upon us as we went to prayer. The Rev. Mr. Arthur read the Scripture portion 1st Timothy 2:1-8. At the Throne of Grace we remembered the matters mentioned in the monthly Prayer Letter.

—James E. A. Thomas.

SOUTH AUST. AUXILIARY JUNE

Mrs. Joyner, of Myrtle Bank, very kindly entertained the members of the Auxiliary for the June meeting. Miss E. Tyler again occupied the chair in the absence of the President, Mrs. R. Gibbons, who has been sick for so long.

At the outset we spent time in special prayer for our beloved Director who that very day was to undergo another operation on her eyes.

We were delighted to have with us the Misses A. and E. Goulter, whose services among the native folk have been so used of the Lord. We wish for each of them terms of useful service still.

JULY On July 12th, at the home of

Mrs. Stevens, of Nailsworth. 14 ladies met in a time of fellowship and for prayer on behalf of the work.

A letter was to hand from Mrs. Collins of Headquarters. This was followed by a season of intercession for the many suggestions made. We appreciated Mrs. Collins' interest in our meeting.

Our beloved President was still absent and a letter from her was before us. We do commend Mrs. Gibbons to the Lord in this long time of continued! illness and pray for a speedy recovery. She has our love and prayer.

The offering of £3 was donated to the Native Workers Training College, Singleton.

We are Increasingly conscious of the value of the gatherings in the homes of members; the formality is gone and in its place a sense of freedom and homeliness unknown in a public hall. One aged friend, Mrs.

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Snapshots of Aboriginal Interludes by Sinceritus

''Snapshots of Aboriginal Interludes" are daily record ings of experiences and impressions of one who has come into close contact with some of the Aboriginal people of Australia through his daily work and theirs.

This series of interesting incidents, showing some of the characteristics of the people amongst whom the A.I.M. labours, appears each month. From them you will learn much of the background of the daily lives of these lovable people for whom Christ died.

Of them all have I written as the daily happenings were fresh in my mind, excepting only of Charlotte.

Charlotte is, I would say, about 12 years of age, the daughter of Monkey and Maggy Her wild eyes and uncombed hair betokened her as the bush girl they called her.

When all hands, and the Blacks, went to the Negri Races, it left a Station staff of two and a few women, pensioners, two men, and Maggy and Charlotte.

The changed conditions and quietness of the place was an opportunity to get to know better those who remained, and it was during this time that Charlotte made my bed, swept the store, and generally helped.

It was at this time she came for me to see what was wrong with her eyes. What I did was to pour water into a basin and give her the soap. There followed an energetic wash of face and hair and arms, and I gave a hand in drying the matted hair.

The daily contact and freedom from restraint brought about a change, and in place of wildness there came a trust, and it seemed as if a flower had turned to the sun for warmth and held its head high; it had blossomed.

©f an evening when the moon in its first quarter shed a soft light, Charlotte sat on a fence post by a gateway, and surveyed the scene with an air of such fitting abandon, as though the wind itself was not more elusive than the expression of her childlike eyes; and there she happily chanted one of their own endless tunes and gazed up to the stars and out to where the hills rose: all the part of an unfettered spirit.

Or, another evening it was, she told me it was Topsy and Kitty who were returning from minding the goats, and then of many things she told me. This would be when at sundown I sat on a log by my room, quietly to s:eek God in Thanksgiving. Often too have others come at this same time, for the room is near the woodpile around which the Natives sit at sundown.

The affection I have for them, and which they have as spontaneously returned, is something I can but praise God for, for it is of Him I should love them as 1 have done, and by their response my own experience here has been enriched, and made the easier too at times.

But to go elsewhere and learn to read and write seems a thing of no importance. Things as they are, even though they be what they are, are all that is needed to make up their life. "Little Jackie", a youth of about fifteen, has the same contented outlook as Charlotte. With him there is no other desire but to live in the one way known to them.

In this they are as we, though there are few who would see in them what is in ourselves. None of us

can grasp what has not come within our personal experience, and so it is for these people. Their simplicity makes them so easily understood. Pretence plays a much lesser part in their lives: hence their responsiveness for any kindness shown.

Maggie placed the pannikin I loaned Charlotte, when I gave her some eye lotion and material to bathe her swollen eye, on my table just now.

But to-night Charlotte with four others is on her way back to the Station. With the assistance of Frog, the Chief, the Manager to-day caught up on the five who had taken to the bush.

Alfie and Elsie, Charlotte and Peter, with Nora, Peter's mother, all made off last night. They were found at a spot within two miles of a bore, their lips and tongues swollen from thirst.

Even so, revengeful man turned them back toward the Homestead to walk back without water, only sending the lorry with water upon his return to the Homestead by horse. Perhaps they would die, he said.

This is the spirit of the outback toward the Black man, which Nora quite frankly called "Cruel." These people know how the white people feel toward them, yet they say little, bearing it because, as they know, there is nothing else to do.

"My lot is not so hard as that of many another," I said to myself as I gazed to where beneath the trees Natives rested in the afternoon shadows. There for long I have watched them sit, immovable as the trees above them, or in their leisured movement reflecting the wind rustling the leaves.

In their manner of living, unperturbed by all about them, lies the secret of endurance. Detached from the moment's absorptions, with eyes that see time in its changelessness, they rise above the level hemmed in by the hour's barriers.

Life and its purport is the spirit in which it is lived; that which we with an open heart can bring to it, not what with open hand we seek to take from it.

A line of horses, some with packs, have passed by, with two Aborigines leading them and two bringing up the rear; and now from another direction a flock of goats is on the march in quick step, making for the watcrhole. The two shepherdesses are Kitty and Topsy, aged women, who for miles keep their watch over their charges, one in the middle of the line and one to its rear.

Clouds there are, as if a promised change is not entirely withdrawn; and now as the early stillness passes with the wind which cautiously seeks to find a place, a Lord's Day morning its time of worship brings.


6 "OUR AIM" — August 17, 1950

T h e H a r v e s t F i e l d VISITING PEAK HILL FROM DUBBO (N.S.W.)

On July 4 we went across to Peak Hill. We were so thankful for three fine sunny days. We enjoyed the kind hospitality of our good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and from their home we were able to visit all the dark people in their homes.

What a joy it was to see them all again, and what a welcome they gave us! Some I had not seen for over 7 years, and others a longer time. Of course, the children had grown up, and some of our old Bulgandramine bigger Sunday School boys and girls were now married and have families of their own, so there were lots of new boys and girls to meet.

Prior to our visit someone had expressed a desire for one of their old Bulgandramine meetings so we had one a t Mrs. Andy Towney's home, with plenty of hear ty singing. The room was filled and we told the old, old story once again, of Jesus and His love and Miss Browning told a lovely story and urged all to t rust the Saviour. Miss Browning greatly enjoyed the Peak Hill visit, and to me it was an inexpressible joy. We would like to have stayed longer but were due a t Dubbo for the week end meetings.

A RADIO SESSION

On Sunday, July 9, our Dubbo Sunday School was on the air at 2DU Western Radio Sunday School Session. This was a new experience for both Miss Browning and myself, but the Lord wonderfully helped us, for which we praise Him and afterwards we were privileged to have "Uncle John" of the above session conduct the service at our Church here.

HELPFUL FELLOWSHIP

The previous Sunday Mr. Duncan Ferguson preached and since then Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Naden, Native Workers, and some of their family paid us a visit. Mr. Naden conducted the evening service. Then on Sunday, July 23, Mr. Kevin Nott came 57 miles from Dunedoo to conduct the evening service and gave a strong testimony and message from the Word of God. I have been much refreshed by fellowship with these servants of the Lord.

On July 22 all hear ts were saddened by the Home-Call of Mr. George Carr. He had been ailing for some time, but kept on working. He was only a week in hospital and died suddenly of hear t failure. Our hearts go out in loving sympathy to his dear wife and large family and we believe the Lord is administering His own comfort to them. The funeral was a large one and there we met some of our Wellington people whom we hope to visit this week.

—M. Campbell.

CORDS LENGTHENED AT NORMANTON (NQ)

The school enrolment has risen to twenty six and a further increase is expected. We are glad to be in the hired building. Tomorrow our Mission School will D.V. be visited by the Regional Director of Education.

Our hostel family also has grown. The six inmates who have settled into their new home, contribute not a little to its smooth running.

A hymn-writer has expressed a t ru th very real to us: "Great your strength if great your need." The needs of us all are being met wonderfully. A stat ion owner handed us a cheque for £10 and meat, vegetables and fruit have been given. From a Brisbane friend six now sheets were received and large consignments of clothing from Headquarters have reached us.

THE DEDICATION OF AN ORGAN

Through the kindness of Mr. Lean, Brisbane A.I.M. Secretary, an organ, repaired and varnished, has come safely through. This was dedicated at a special service. A number of happy times of singing have been possible.

The Lord has taken to be with Himself little Ronald Bumble (15 months) , Bobby Robin (6 years, a sufferer from rheumatic fever, and a n elderly man, George E, a believer.

We experienced the Lord's protection in the mat te r of a brown snake, almost five feet long, despatched by Mr. Watson in the yard.

Between August 1 and 8 Mr. Watson expects to be at Burketown. Besides performing a m a r riage ceremony he hopes to meet and minister to our people in that town and to visit Doomad-gie Mission. —C. M. Watson.


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BREWARRINA (NSW.) This is my first report of Brewarrina. How long are you going to stay? This has

been the question of the people since my arrival. "You have a big hill to climb or a big hurdle to jump" is their remark. I have no other answer but that of our own motto, "Our God is able."

Dear friends, this is indeed a] big hill to climb and a big hurdle to jump for a young inexperienced missionary, but "His Arms are always round j about and underneath." Amen.

I have started two C.E. meetings and we have two Sunday | Schools.

The Lord is blessing the I work here; seven little girls | have professed conversion, and they are happy in the Lord. On Saturdays I contact both white] and dark in the streets of the town, giving tracts and speak-1 ing a few words for the Lord.

—Don Brady At right, Mr. D. Brady •

WALCHA, ARMIDALE AND WOOLBROOK

"Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place" II Cor. 2.14.

We are glad to be able to give further news of the Lord's work in our district. ARMIDALE-

On Saturday evening, July 1, our second monthly prayer meeting was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Bell. A number of Christian friends of the Baptist Church were prssent, and we were blessed of the Lord as we read His Word and lifted up our hearts in prayer for the dark people of Australia.

The following Sunday morning an Open Air Gospel Service was held at the Depot, near East Armidale. Tracts and some copies of the "Evangel" were given out and all seemed pleased to read them, especially Mrs. Duroux, who told me she enjoys reading the "Evangel" each month.

Our afternoon meeting took place at the home of Mrs. G. Widders, West Armidale. A goodly number of both adults and children a t tended, and we believe the message spoken

touched the hearts of those who heard it. Bfore this meeting took place, I attended

the Sunday School which Mrs. Bell conducts each Sunday in this home. It was good to hear the boys and girls singing the choruses which Mrs. Bell had taught them. WOOLBROOK

For the second time last Saturday, July 8 , I visited Woolbrook, a small town 16 miles west of Walcha. Four of the children from Walcha same with me by bus and train. During the morning I visited the people and invited them along to the meeting at the hall. About 15 children attended the meeting. These listened attentively to the message that was given, and we believe they learned a little more of the love of Christ. Tracts, Scripture Tickets and copies of the "Evangel" were gladly received by these children.

WALCHA On the third Sunday of each month we are

favoured with a visit from Mr. A. E. Stace, of the Baptist Church, Armidale. We enjoy their brief time of fellowship with us; and we feel that it is yet another evidence of the Lord's goodness to us and a means of strengthening our hands in the work here. —J. Quinn.

TINGHA (N.S.W.) During the month of June the conducting of

Services and meetings at Tingha has not been practicable owing to my sickness and likewise my monthly visits to Guyra and Inverell. Naturally it has caused me disappointment and I know too such will be the feelings of my flock of young folk at these stations in having to miss our happy times together. But then I am reminded that our disappointments are His appointments and so we leave it to Him to work out His purpose in these things.

TINGHA COTTAGE HOSPITAL While in hospital I had the opportunity of

seeing first hand how our Aboriginal people are cared for in the local hospital.

Great praise is due to Dr. O'Halloran, Matron Ingle and Hospital Staff in their care, consideration and sympathetic understanding of our dark folk as patients. It is interesting to note how Matron wins the love of our children which helps to make them happy and contented while patients there.

I felt very proud of two of my little Kinder girls who have been patients and just recently



discharged. They were Muriel Landsborough and Lena Gardiner. They were as quiet as mice and not a bit of trouble the whole day long. As Doctor did his round each morning he had quite an effort to get a word out of them, unti l he joked with them about bringing a lamb's tongue in place of their own which they had lost. This broke the ice and gradually they came out of their shyness and showed the Doctor tha t they did have a tongue of their own and there was no need for the lamb's.

Other pat ients have been Dulcie Edwards, now discharged, and present pat ients Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Jack Livermore, both with hear t trouble, a young mother of three children, the youngest a babe of four months . Please pray for the recovery of these pat ients and tha t their faith may be placed in t h e Great Physician of body and soul.

I t was a joy to have several visits from some •f our women and Sunday School children. One very wet Sunday two little girls, J ean and Col teen White, came all the way in from the camp an their own to see me. May the Lord bless them all each one. —G. Davey

FINGAL (N.S.W.) We've seen very little of the sun for the past

two weeks. Fingal, like other places, is having a "wet season." How miserable it would be if we were to see very little of " the Sun of Righteousness," but, praise God, b;. His grace, we can live in the sunshine of His presence continually, come what may. Moses experienced this when he endured as "seeing Him Who is invisible." The eye of faith is more excellent t han the na tura l eye.

A VISIT TO BRISBANE I t was a gra t joy to be present at the Annual

Meeting of the Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary on Tuesday, July 18. What a happy, godly spirit prevailed from the beginning to end. Truly, God was glorified in every detail.

My contribution was to add my praise to God for His faithfulness during 16 years of service in the A. I JM. and to tell of seme experiences on the Mission field, part icularly a t Fingal.

Another happy occasion while in Brisbane was an opportunity to speak to some of the brightest young Christians I have met for some time. This was. at t he C.E. Meeting of the Joyful News Mission. (Pastor Victor Ham is in charge of this work.) I t did me good to be there. Mr. Lean was with me and outlined to

the eager young folk some suggestions to guide them in practical help in the work of t h e A.I.M. Our Missionary a t Woorabinda, Mr. H. Kleinschmidt, is a member of this church.

As far as Fingal is concerned, well, as everywhere else, the spiritual fight continues. We s tand in victory. We earnestly covet the prayers of all who read this report. Have a share in Fingal by prayer, and we will give all the praise and glory to God for the results. What a gospel we have to proclaim! "How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds."

—Muriel and Ken Bowcn

MISS E. WALKER Native Missionary Working at Fingal

BLESSING AT PALM ISLAND (N.Q.) "Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.' ' We have seen the Spirit of the Lord working

in the hear t s and lives of some of our people during the past month. Five of our school girls have decided for the Lord and have had to take a very definite stand in the Girl Guides movement ; we praise the Lord for courage given to them.

The same week five of our young women in the dormitory came out bravely for the Lord. They have many testings and trials, but we know our God is able to keep all who put their t rus t in Hirn.

THE STATE C.E. CONVENTION Mrs. Dreghorn and three of our Endeavourers

are now on their way to Brisbane as delegates


to the State C.E. Convention. We are grateful to the Brisbane Intermediates for all expenses being paid for these three.

We had the privilege and pleasure of a visit from Rev. W. H. Rainey, B.A., and Rev. M. Rich-ter, of the B.F.B.S. last week; a welcome tea was arranged when a number of the Christians enjoyed felJowship around the tea table. The church was packed to overflowing for the evening meeting when pictures were shown on "The House of the Book," a tour of the London Bible House, also 'The First Resurrection of Man."

The marriage of Miss Eva Yarrie to Mr. Esrom Geia took place on July 19. Rev. Mr. Norton officiated. We wish them both God's blessing. PATIENTS AT LEPROSARIUM DISCHARGED

Joy filled our hear ts when we heard of a number of our Fantome Island Leprosarium folk being discharged. They expect to take their leave shortly and return to their own homes. We praise our God, from Whom all blessings flow, for their recovery.—A. Cavanagh

CITY WORK — REDFERN (SYDNEY) I t is a privilege to have the opportunity of

telling out the Gospel message and witnessing to the power of God who is able to save and able to keep amongst our people around Syd ney..

Since last writing in "Our Aim/' the work of visitation of the homes of the people, and hospitals and institutions has been continued as usual. The wet weather has hindered the attendance at Sunday School and then when the weather was fine other attractions have enticed the children. The homes of the people are mostly damp and unpleasant for them during these wet days and there has been a fair amount of sickness. AN OLD ST. CLAIR S.S. SCHOLAR CALLED HOME

Two of our number have been called Home — a little baby girl and a middle aged man, Billy Brown. He had been in hospital for a few weeks and apparently recovered and seemed fairly well. He asked for a Bible which I gladly gave him. Then he thought he would go to his people a t Singleton, and he was only a little while there when he was called Home. He was a Sunday school boy at St. Clair, the first A.I.M. Station, 45 years ago.

Mr. Billy Paxton, of Tibbaburra, whose neck was broken when thrown from a horse, and whom I have mentioned before, passed peacefully away a t Prince Alfred Hospital. Although


he was completely paralysed, he kept cheerful and bright and said he was believing in the Lord.

Others visited were one of our men at Concord Military Hospital, a young woman at the Women's Reformatory, Long Bay, and another one a t the Mental Hospital, Callan Park. We pray tha t the Lord will meet each one in their own particular need.

THE NEED OF A MEETING PLACE

We are praying tha t the Lord will open up a Hall for us, where we may hold our Sunday evening services.

I do praise the Lord for the many tokens of His love and favour, and thank all who have remembered me in their prayers and with their gifts. —M. Acland.

A CHRISTIAN WEDDING IN THE DARWIN HOME.

The first girl to be married of those who have been in our care in the Retta Dixon Home, Darwin, was recently married there to one of the Christian young men. They were united in a Christian wedding service. It made the hear ts of our Missionaries rejoice to see this seal on their labours for the Master.

Miss Shankelton sent the following account of i t :

The wedding was all tha t could be desired. The bride and bridesmaids looked lovely, and (he men were in white tropical suits. It was a very pretty wedding and the service very sincere.

AH the children from the Home, besides many visitors, were present, over 140, yet there was perfect silence right through the service.

The Breakfast, too, was nice. The tables looked so pretty. There were over 70 guests, including the Senior N.A.B. Patrol Officer, Mr. Sweeney, and Mrs. Sweeney and their family, and Mr. Sheperdson, Pilot-Missionary from Milingimbi Methodist Mission Station.

We do praise God for the way He undertook for this the first child of the Home to be mar ried and leave under such happy circumstances, both being Christians.

Mr. Sweeney spoke on behalf of himself and the Department and the Rev. A. F. Ellemor, B.A.. B.D., of Darwin, Chairman of the Methodist Mission, said, "This has set a splendid s tandard for the young people."

The young couple will need special prayer just now as they settle down together.



DEPUTATION WORK Rev. and IV

CALIFORNIAN WONDERLAND

California is perhaps one of the best known States of the U.S.A. Recently we had ten days in t ha t "Wonder Sta te" and found it to be more like some par ts of Australia t h a n any other place we have yet seen.

The many eucalyptus trees, the hot sunshine, the rows of fruit trees, the intense irr igation, all reminded us particularly of the Murray Valley in summer time. It was 108 and 110 degrees while we were in Fresno.

We had meetings a t several churches while there. We were in the Rev. C. F. Anderson's former church a t Fresno—the Cedar Ave. Baptist Church where two of our former fellow students a t Moody are now working. W7e had several meetings in San Francisco and also had the privilege of hearing Dr. Louis Talbot speak there telling of his recent t r ip around the world. We missed his pictures of Australia by one night, but saw those on the East Indies. He asked us to contact him later about coming to the Bible Inst i tute of Los Angeles in the lat ter par t of the year.

We were a bit disappointed in San Francisco —mostly because of the continuous fog while we were there. The houses are rows of white stucco buildings tha t must look lovely in sunshine. The famous bridges are miracles of engineering, but we could not see the tops of them for the fog. Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Danielson of the Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission were our hosts in tha t city. They drove us around to see many of the places of interest.

We also had several days at Mt. Hermon Bible Conference in the heart of the redwoods. It is a beautiful spot. I met Rev. E. H. Watson, of Geelong, there, and he remarked tha t it reminded him very much of the surroundings a' Upwey. The messages and the singing at Mt. Hermon were really wonderful and a real blessing to us.

Our next trip is again across the country to the Midwest. We are to a t tend the Marana tha Bible Conference in Michigan, then to speak at the Hiawatha Land Bible Conference in the

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north of t ha t State. It is near the shores of Gitchee Gummee, by the shining big sea v a t e r s , as Longfellow put it.

Then we are booked in quite a few places for meetings around Michigan, Ohio and Illinois before turning west again for the last t ime. Pray much t ha t these last meetings will mean a s trengthening of all the interest aroused on our previous visits.

A "MOODY" STUDENT DIES IN A PLANE CRASH

On May 27, the Moody Bible Inst i tute t r a i n ing plane took off from an airport near Chicago, and crashed in flames a few seconds later. The Dean and Vice-President of Moody had jus t stepped out of the plane. On board was t h e instructor and two students. One of the s tud ents was named Harry Habegger. I met him a t Moody last April; and he talked to me then about his desire for missionary service. I wrote to him later on and sent him the Mission's Prayer Letters. He replied on May 22, and five days later had gone Home.

I thought tha t friends in Australia would like to read these extracts from a letter from him. It thrilled my hea r t ; and I trust t ha t it will do the same for you.

153 Inst i tute Place, Chicago 10, 111.

May 22, 1950 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Long:

My heart was indeed warmed when I r e ceived the A.I.M. prayer letter dated for April-May. The reason for my rejoicing was just the plain fact tha t you did not just take my name and then forget about it. Just think of the little personal touch tha t means so much to a s tudent! (as you probably know right well). Yes, today I received another prayer letter, this time with your own U.S.A. mailing address.

Thanks for the pamphlet entitled "What is th e A.I.M.?'•—"How Can You Help?" While a t present I cannot say that God has been dealing with me about work in Australia, I can t ru th fully say tha t the realisation of lost souls in sin anywhere makes me realise tha t we, who know Christ, have the responsibility of bringing t h e

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Mosek — The Native Dancer "I Believe"

Over the air in a news session came the words "Mosek's body is to be taken across to Delissaville by motor launch, where he will be given a Christ ian burial."

Our hearts were filled with praise to God when the last three words were spoken. "A Christian burial" because our Missionaries had gone with the gospel message to these parts— a burial service with the Resurrection as the dominant note instead of a ceremony of heathen darkness with wailing and blood-letting through the cutting and gashing of the mourners ' heads and bodies, with no hope at all in their hearts . This was something to reward those who laboured and had been the means used that led to this "Christian burial," and striking evidence of the Lord's blessing to encourage those who had sent the messengers forth.

We who heard these words knew tha t this piece of work would fall to Mr. Stretton and Mr. Pattemore, our Missionaries at present at Delissaville, a Government Settlement to the east of Darwin, 12 miles by sea across the Darwin Harbour and 90 miles by road.

Our Missionaries in Darwin have sent us the following facts about Mosek:

Miss Shankelton says: Mosek was a member of the Wargite tribe, and was a leader among his people in the corroborees, ceremonies, etc. He was a renowned natural dancer and won great commendation from Mr. Shawn, the American danc

er who visited Delissaville to see the Native dances, r.nd was specially mentioned by him in the press.

While Mosek was ill and still on Delissaville Mr. Stretton and Mr. Pattemore visited him and just before he was removed to the Darwin Hospital he confessed the Lord, saying "I believe."

He was operated on for cancer of the stomach, but nothing could be done for him. For over three weeks before his death he could not converse, in fact could not make audible response. I visited him two or three times a week, just speaking a few words and praying with him each time. He always closed his eyes reverently and nodded his thanks when I prayed.

He died on June 22 and his body was taken to Delissaville for burial. He left a family, one grown young man and six young children

Miss Clark writes: "I visited Mosek in hospital for quite a long while. He had a lovely smile and a lovely quiet manner and was a very patient sufferer. He loved the Lord and loved to hear of Him and for me to have prayer with him."

News of Mosek s death did not reach Delissaville until the launch bearing his body touched a t the wharf. Not knowing of his death, Mr. Stretton was waiting on the wharf for the launch with the intention of going to Darwin on its return tr ip to pick up more material for the completion of the Delissaville Mission House.

When the launch arrived, the Director of Native Affairs, Mr. F. H. Moy, stepped off i t and informed Mr. Stretton of Mosek's death and asked him to conduct the funeral. Mr. Moy was accompanied by Mr. T. Wake, previous Superintendent of Delissaville Settlement.

Mr. Stretton writes: "I do praise God for the great privilege He gave me and how He planned it all. I was able t o comfort Nipper and Mickie, his half-brother, and Mosek's Z wives, Agnes and Betty, who had both confessed acceptance of Christ as their Saviour. I t was lovely the way Nipper bore the burden. He told me he Lad spoken to Mosek in hospital and Mosek had said he believed en the Lord Jesus. (Only a few days before he went to hospital, he was up here at the Mission House talking to Mr. Pat temore and he gave the same assur ance of the belief in his hear t . Praise the Lord!)

The coffin was brought up to the building where we hold our services, and some of the people started to wail, but no t many. One poor old soul named Rosie was coming over to t h e truck which had the coffin in it and on her way she picked up an empty meat tin and was going to cut her head with it, but an old Christian man, J i m -mie, and his wife Annie took the t in from her.

Rosie then came over to t h e truck and tried to knock h e r head on the coffin to cut it and make the blood flow, as is the i r

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12 "OUR AIM" — August 17, 1950 OUR STANDARD BEARERS Mr. and Mrs. R. M. LIVING

and Mr. Fred Ferguson (Student N.W.T.C.) will be going on from Mt. Wilson N.S.W., to Mur-gon, Queensland, to spend a period in the work at Cherbourg.

MR. WATSON, by request, travelled across to Burketown. to perform a marriage and while there hoped to minister to any of our people he met in that Gulf country town.

Mrs. DREGHORN, with three Palm Island Christian Endeav-ourers journeyed to Brisbane to attend the Queensland State C.E. Convention. The Intermediate Dept. of the C.E. Union defrayed all expenses.

Miss CLARK underwent a surgical operation in Darwin Hospital and is progressing satisfactorily. On account of a heavy cold the operation was postponed and she had a rest in bed which she assures us she enjoyed, being kept at perfect peace and rest in the Lord. £ft3£tt2£2£.**.**.••.••.*•> »MMMMMMMMMMMMMM«- ** ft

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Miss PRESNELL who had the same operation in Sydney, was able to go on to her sister in Nowra to recuperate after a fortnight with Mrs. Collins on coming out of hospital.

Miss AYLING has undergone the same operation as Miss Presnell and Miss Clark. She is in Swan Hill (Vic.) Hospital and our Associate Workers Mr. and Mrs. McNaughton, wired to say Miss Ayling's condition is satisfactory.

Miss Hoya BROWN, our senior Native Missionary, went to the aid of Miss Marjorie Harris, also a Native Missionary. Miss Harris has been working with Miss Clark at Berrimah where the Lord has been blessing His work amongst the people. Since returning to Darwin Miss Brown has been having regular massage for paralysis of her leg from which she has suffered since childhood and has been staying at the Retta Dixon Home since returning from her furlough.

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AROUND ABOUT AN INLAND LAGOON

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WATER-BIRD LIFE

The area of our Lagoon varies from a few chains in length and width to about half a mile across and two or three miles in length as wet and dry seasons succeed each other.

The owner of Perch Creek cattle station whose residence was placed near the Lagoon, though it is occupied by the manager now, is surely a true lover of birds for he appears to have made this interesting sheet of water a real bird sanctuary and shooting is not allowed.

It is indeed a joy to see the many varieties of water birds that frequent the Lagoon as the seasons come and go. They vary in size from baby ducks to the giant Jabberoos. This is the only place where I have seen the latter strange specimen of feathered creatures, and never more than two or three in number. As for wild ducks, I have calculated up to 300 either swimming about or sunning themselves on the banks! A pretty sight lately was three fluffy little mites swimming merrily after the mother duck.

Other varieties of water birds which may frequently be seen are pelicans, tall grey storks, white and black ibis, black swans, seagulls, plovers, curlews and just occasionally native companions.

The Jabberoo is certainly the

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Daddy of them all in size. It appears to have difficulty in standing uright and looks sorry for itself, though as big and tall as a person, I should say. Its bill is even Ihen too big in proportion and it is said never to make any noise or call, owing to the construction of its throat preventing it making any sound.

I don't remember hearing the pelicans cry out but they are splendid in appearance on the water or in the air, and are mighty in flight. One was flying across country to where I was travelling by mail car one time and seemed to easily keep pace with the car for many miles. Another time I saw a flight of about a dozen. As they wheeled and soared into the upper air their feathers shone like polished silver and altogether made a glimpse of glory one could associate with the angelic hosts in beauty.

The Native Companions are stately, well groomed birds. True to their name, they seemed quite tame and friendly when I saw a pair of them. The larger one came near, to see me better apparently, and then began a little dance near a tree. After repeating it. he stalked away to join his mate, who was not inclined to be quite so venturesome.

The large graceful black swans also seemed fairly

friendly and sailed along in two lines not far away, then they mounted into the air and gave a demonstration of flight formations, at last settling nearby again.

Some of these birds make their nests in the long grass and rushes of such Lagoons. I have heard that the dark people reap a harvest of eggs and young birds especially after floods such as this year brought, and they say God is good to provide so for them. I fear many white people who receive much more from the bountiful rains, sent by a gracious God who makes the precious drops to fall and the glorious sun to shine on all alike, do not give Him hearty thanks. Nor even for that infinitely greater gift of Abundant and Eternal Life found in His Son, our Lord and Saviour, if we open our heart to Him—Jesus Christ who also made us and this wonderful diversified world in which we live.

Would you like to hear of some uses of the Lagoon, too?

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NURSERY CHILDREN IN THE DARWIN HOME

There are only 8 children in the Home Nursery all the time now, and two who come in, in the day.

Clifford Cummings, of "the nice smile" is our eldest nursery child, and what a mischief he is! Stanley Brown comes next, the most difficult to understand; he cries so easily and doesn't like doing what he is

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custom, but I just took her aside and talked to her about the Lord Jesus. She was much comforted and I took her over to Annie and Jimmie and asked them to look after her, which they did. They took her down to the camp. I heard some wailing coming from there, so I went down and saw old Jimmie taking a pot from old Rosie, with which she was trying to cut herself. Agnes had a tomahawk and was going to hit herself on the head to make it bleed. Poor souls!

I talked to Agnes too and prayed for her and with her and she was comforted and perfect peace settled on the camp, praise the Lord. The devil cannot stand against the precious Name and blood of Christ.

Mr. Pattemore also had an experience with Agnes. One of the women told him Agnes had a knife. Brother Pattemore

asked her for it. She said, "No, it's mine." He said, "Agnes, you believe in the Lord Jesus." She replied "Yes," and as she did so she handed him an old rusty knife wrapped in a baby's dress. She still has the knife, as she has told him since he could keep it. She really believes in the Lord and has been coming along to the meetings regularly since.

OH, THAT WE ALL HAD A

GREATER BURDEN ON OUR

HEARTS FOR THESE SOULS

FOR WHOM CHRIST DIED!

When the people began to go over to the cemetery Mr. Pattemore and I walked over with them, and Mr. Pattemore was able to comfort some who were wailing.

The service was a well attended one. Many of the Native people were there. Mr. Moy, Mr. Wake, Mr. Allom, the retiring Govt. Superintendent, and Mr. Webb, the new Super

intendent, all attended the service.

The presence of the Lord was very real. When I picked up the earth to say "Dust to dust and ashes to ashes," each one of the natives standing around the grave did likewise. It was really lovely, and I praise the Lord every time I think of that service.

Some had expected to see a corroboree and that the Natives would "sing the dead," but, praise the blessed God and our Saviour, at the conclusion of that memorable service we sang one verse of "What a Friend we have in Jesus," and the natives sang with us.

It is the old Cross still, Hallelujah!

Its triumph let us tell, Hallelujah!

The Grace of God here shone Through Christ the blessed

Son, Who did for sin atone,

Hallelujah for the Cross!

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DELISSAVILLE MISSION HOUSE (N.T.)

The Mission House has taken much longer than I thought, but praise the Lord it will stand as a testimony to His glory. Everyone says what a lovely house it is and so cool.

The present Government Manager, Mr. Webb, and also the one who has lately resigned, Mr. Allom, have helped us in every way, especially in having the rand required for concrete carted 10 miles. The three natives they allotted us "have "been a great help. It has all been according to the good hand of God upon us.

The house will now need furnishing. We hope to have it finished by August 5.—E. R. Stretton.

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Continued from Page 10) message of salvation to anyone that the Lord lays upo nour hearts. Certainly the Aborigines of Australia and the natives of Papua (New Guinea) are among those who must hear this news.

Believing that the Lord will reveal His will in our lives, we will continue preparing ourselves for His service.

Let us hear from you again at your convenience. Also let me know when you are back in Chicago. We will be praying for you and your needs as mentioned in your prayer letter.

Sincerely yours in Christ Jesus,

Harry and Marjorie Habegger and children.

His desire was to serve Christ in the Island world, but now he has gone Home and we are praying that someone will come forward to take

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Vawser, whose birthday was on the following day, was honoured by gifts of flowers and she was commended to the Lord. Afternoon tea concluded an exceptionally happy and blessed time. The sense of His Divine presence was unmistakable and we thank God for such times of fellowship and spiritual power and unity in this great ministry of intercession.—M. Tate.

MELBOURNE LADIES' AUXILIARY

We thank the Lord for a blessed time of fellowship together and with Him in the fulfilment of His promise, "Where two or three are ga thered together in My Name, there am I in the midst." Several letters were read from Missionaries, in which we heard of precious souls coming to Christ, and we offered praise for these trophies of Grace.

We were sorry at a previous meeting to have to accept the resignations of our Birthday Secretary, Mrs. Fisher, and her daughter, Mrs. Banks, one of our Vice Presidents. They have left Melbourne and have gone to reside in the hills. Although not meeting with us, their interest in the work of the A.I.M. has led them to form a prayer meeting in the Church which they attend. May God bless them! Miss Rosan is at present our Birthday Secretary and is carrying on in her very efficient way.—E. Stoneham.

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MONTH

SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY We were pleased to have so

many of our members present a t our meeting in July, when Mrs. Collins commended the officers for our new year to God.

We were glad to have Mrs. Keats of the Katoomba Auxiliary with us, and Miss Dinham, our Missionary on furlough from Darwin. The lat ter told us something of the work there.

Fur ther steps to obtain a refrigerator for Normanton were mentioned: £70 are in hand for this purpose. The mat te r of obtaining new floor covering for the A.I.M. office was also discussed.

Letters were read by the Birthday Secretary, Miss A. Cave, and postcards from our President, Mrs. C. A. White, who is in London just now.

We regretted the absence of Mrs. Walkom through sickness, and pray tha t she and our Missionaries, Miss Presnell, Miss Ayling and Miss Clark will realise much of the presence of God in their time of need and illness.

Our August meeting will be held in the A.I.M. office, as the room which we occupy usually for our meeting, the Board r jcm of the Bible House, will be engaged on that day. We decided to commence our meetings at 1 p.m. in future, instead of 1.30 p.m. as previously. A greater effort to a t tach new members to our Auxiliary is to be made, so tha t with increased strength greater service may be rendered in the work.

—E. Barber, Reporter.

If we suffer, we shall also

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(Continued from Page 12) told. He needs much prayer and I feel I do too, tha t I may not fail this laddie. John Kelly comes after h im and he is a real chubby boy with a hear ty laugh. These three older ones are always in trouble, letting the fowls out, getting to the paint, letting the air out of the truck tyres and so many other things.

Each morning when Stanley wants to get up he always say, "Me finish bed now."

They go along to Sunday School and can now sing par ts of choruses. We were amazed to hear some of them singing the other day the chorus, "In a little basket." "While the sister watched him, baby Moses slept" they sang, "While the sister washed him." They get very excited about presents they receive and willingly share with each other.

The next eldest, Johnnie Colbert, is not so much younger, but has had many setbacks and seems much younger. He is three years of age but can't speak very much.

Then there are two 2 year olds with but a month's difference between them and I often think of them as twins. They have had much sickness and have both only walked since I have been here. One is Clifford's sister Barbara, and the other is Stanley's brother Tony.

—M. Spobn

reign with Him.

11 Timothy, 2:12.

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Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia HEADQUARTERS: Tyndale Chambers , 242 P i t t Street, Sydney , Austral ia .

Te lephone : MA 2078

Motto : Our God Is Able.

Director : Mrs. R. Long — Tel. UA 5989 HON. SECRETARY FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. G. Blacket. HON. ASST. SECRETARY, FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Miss Mackay. HON. GENERAL TREASURER: Mr. R. T. Harris.

General Prayer-Band Secretary: Mrs. G. Blacket. General Offering-Box Secretary: Miss M. Thornley.

VICTORIAN STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL : Actg. Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. Plummer, 13 Leamington St., Reservoir, N.19, Victoria.

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. L. Stirling, 47 Illawarra Rd. Hawthorn, E2, Victoria.

QUEENSLAND STATE EXECUTIVE : Hon. Secretary: Mr. G. E. Lean, Deloraine St. , Wavell Heights, NE3, Q.Ph. MU 1708 Hon. Acting Treasurer: Mr. F. Atkinson, Buckland Rd., Nundah, N.E.3, Brisbane

TASMANIAN STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL : Hon. Secretary: Mrs. L. McLagan, Lincoln St., Lindisfarne, Tasmania. Phone Lind. 205.

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. L. Reardon, 133 Patrick St., Hobart, Tasmania.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AUXILIARY : Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs. M. Tate, Smith-Dorrien St. , Galway Estate, 8.A.

AUXILIARY SECRETARIES AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES NEW SOUTH WALES :

Sydney Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Seviers, c/o A.I .M. Office. Young Women's Movement; Miss Tilbrook, c/o A.I .M. Office. Men's Fellowship: Mr. T. A. Young, c/o A.I .M. Office.

Newcastle Auxiliary: Mr. F. Wilson, 19 Mitchell St., Tighes Hill NS.W. Ph., Hamilton 1161 Blue Mountains Auxiliary: Mrs. Keats, Albion St . , Katoomba, N.S .W. Phone Kat. 900

VICTORIA : Melbourne Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Stoneham, Victoria St. , Sunshine, W20, Victoria. Ballarat: Mr. J. E. A. Thomas, P.O. , Smythes Creek, Victoria. Geelong: Mrs.E. Butt, 144 Hope St., Geelong West, Victoria.

QUEENSLAND : Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. Thoday, Venner Rd., Annerley, South Brisbane, 4 . Rockhampton: Mr. W. E. Perkins, Wondai, North St., Range, Rockhampton Q. Townsville: Cairns: Mr. and Mrs. L. Mergard, 229 Esplanade, Cairns, Q Kulgun-Kalbar

WESTERN AUSTRALIA : Perth: Mrs. A. Wingrove. Cnr. Edinboro and Robert Sts.. Osborne Park, W.A.

GREAT BRITAIN : Isle of Man: Miss D. Cubbon. Awyn Be?. Ballafesson. Port Erin. Northern Ireland: Mr. Teeney, 13 Ambleside Street, Belfast.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Mr. A. K. Martin, 1700 W. High St., Jackson, Mich. U S A

GENERAL INFORMATION The Aborigines Inland Mission is operating in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Northern

Territory. Donations to the work of the A.I .M. should be addressed to the General Treasurer at Headquarters

or to the State Treasurers. Cheques, money orders, etc., should be made payable to "Aborigines Inland Mission."

Offers of Service as Missionaries may be addressed to the Hon. Secretary of the Federal Council at Head-marters or State Councils.

General Inquiries should be addressed to the A.I.M . Office, or State or local Representatives.

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