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R AIM A Monthly Record of the

ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA

Edited by Mm. R. Long.

Price Twopence: 2/- per annum, post free.

Vol. XXXIV

No. 14.

OCTOBER 18,

1939.

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THE AIM-

To give Light to them that sit In darkness

THE FIELD-

The 80,OOO Aborigines of AUSTRALIA

THE command

mattew 28: 19-20.

IN JEHOVAH'S KEEPING

Safe in Jehovah's keeping, Led by His glorious arm; God is Himself my refuge, A present help from harm. Fears may at times distress me, Griefs may my soul annoy; God is my strength and portion, God my exceeding joy.

Safe in Jehovah's keeping, Safe in temptation's hour; Safe in the midst of perils, Kept by Almighty power. Safe when the tempest rages, Safe though the night be long; E'en when my sky is darkest God is my strength and song.

Sure as Jehovah's promise, Naught can my hope assail; Here is my soul's sure anchor, Entered within the veil. Blest in His love eternal, What can I want beside! Safe through the blood that cleanseth, Safe in the Christ that died.

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O U R A I M

GENERAL NEWS -

MISS SHANKELTON, Mission- ary, and Mr. Warry Phillips, Native Worker, o f Cherbourg, are to be the speakers at the Brisbane Annual Meeting on October 27.

Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS are spending a month at the Davis- town Rest House. W e give thanks unto God for the restoration of Mrs. Thomas, who i s now wonderfully well.

Mr. FLOOD, of Walgett, has been across to Brewarrina, and during his visit baptised twelve believers and married two Chris- tian couples.

Mr. HARRIS enjoyed his visit to Bulgandramine, during which he taught Miss Daisy Law to drive the car he took up for our Western district.

MISS REECE spent several days with Mrs. Long at Chatswood on her way through from Menindie t o Moree for her marriage t o Mr. Robbins.

Mr. and Mrs. HORACE WEY- MOUTH are enjoying their holiday in Tasmania with Mr. Wey- mouth's mother, who is our Hobart Secretary, and amongst warm- hearted friends.

MISS BYRON'S passage has been booked on the November boa+ for Darwin, where, after arrival, she will be married t o Mr. G. W. Taylor.

MISS PETERSON, who has been associated in the work a t Cum- meragunja on the Murray for the past two years, i s being trans- ferred t o the Tweed, and will, D.V., take the work over from Miss Byron.

MISS GOULTER, the sister of our Missionary carpenter, will be going t o the help of Miss Presnell.

MISS BESS WILSON, who has been through a severe test physi- cally, has been passed by our Mission Doctor as medically fit for the work, and i s now with Miss Beasley a t Menindee.

October 18, 1939.

SI FTI N GS

Complete abandonment of one's self to God i s a condition of successful soul-winning. + + + the atmosphere of Heaven. + + +

The atmosphere of prayer is

If others reap what I have sown, I have not lived in vain. + + +

There may be a wrong way t o do a right thing, but never a right way t o do a wrong thing. + + +

Take good heed of your walk; God will take care of your good name.

-t + + God always honours faithful

servants and comforts persecuted ones. + + +

What i s most precious in the sight o f God is often least noticed by man.

+ + + In small points of obedience are

found the best test o f the soul's estate. + + +

W e can never be said t o have outlived our usefulness unless we have outlived our spirituality. + + + perish.

If we work upon marble, it will

-+ + + If we work upon grass, time

will efface it. But if we work upon immortal

souls, if we imbue them with prin- ciples, with the fear o f G o d and love of fellow men, we engrave on those tablets something which brightens all eternity.

The Melbourne Annual Meet- ings will be held, D.V., on Novem- ber 21. The speakers will be Mr. and Mrs. J. Leitch and Mr. John Heland, Native Worker, from Cummeragunja. Further particulars next month.


October 18. 1939.

Mrs. R. LONG Director

Headquarters:

211 Pitt Street. Sydney N.S. W.

AUSTRALIA

Telephone: MA 2 M B .

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Our Motto: "OUT God (r LokH

, Founded A G t l, 1-

OBJECT-TO carry out with rupect to Autralia'm aborI&ml poop& the Marter's Commmd-"Go ys theraiore 8nd mako dt.ciplw d JI nations," by sending MiMionariw to Aborlgtnrl Cunpa m d S e t t l . u n . ~ h throughout Australlr to prsrch tho Oospel and teach them how to It., ChriRtian lives.

CHARACTER- I t 1s interdenominational and accept. candidstem r h o h.m absolute faith in the Deity of the three Pemonm of the Mnlty, of the full inspiration and authority of the Old and Now Tel lmont sarlptura and are willing to trust God completely for the 8upply of all tunporrl a3 well M mpirltuol need..

SUPPORT- Tba MlMloft is mupported by the uasoliattod fmwill ott- d h d ' 8 peOpl0, @ T O n U l 8 W O I t0 pww.

BEHIND . . . AROUND . . . BEFORE Y looking abroad and afar we are helped to a B better appreciation of the things immediately

behind and around and before. W e have gained fresh knowledge of the glory of the Lord in our own Mission's experience in the past month-"I was brought low and the Lord helped me," we can say once more. When we were at Wits' End Corner, requiring the rents for our Mission houses and other working expenses, the Lord heard our cry, and an unexpected legacy reached us in a cheque for €70. It was just the amount we were led t o ask of the Lord, and so our joy was full. But we could not stay just there-our needs are a constant occurrence, so our eyes are ever toward the Lord.

Then, one Wednesday dinner hour prayer meeting in the Sydney Office, we stood in blessed amazement before the glory of the Lord, for there before us were two for whom we had prayed for many months, with us t o join their prayers and praises with ours, looking wonderfully well-in per- fect soundness in the presence of us all.

earth shall be filled with the knowledge of "THE the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."

This i s God's Own Word, through the Prophet Habakkuk, and some day, not far distant, we believe, this glorious condition will be enjoyed by this now distraught, war-rocked earth. Think of it- "THE KNOWLEDGE of the glory of the Lord"! What a blessed, satisfying, enjoyable condition! Some of us have a little of that knowledge, and what we know of His glory i s a deep, inexhaustible well of satisfaction and delight. What will it be when the full length and breadth of it covers the earth as the waters cover the sea? This i s the hope

set before us for THE EARTH. And we have a yet greater hope-we who know Him as our own beloved Lord are going to share His eternal glory on the heights of His throne while eternal ages roll. Surely we can lift up our heads now, in the present time, and fight the good fight of faith, enduring ardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ, looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

we look, to our Annual Meetings. These

knowledge of the glory of the Lord throughout another year. Do not say, "There are so many meetings, I really can't go t o them all," and just set aside your invitation t o be present. The invitation i s thoughtfully and prayerfully extended to you, not for anything we may get from you-there are no collections at any of our meetings, and no solicita- tion of funds. W e want you t o come and praise the Lord with us for the great things H e has done. I have heard, and sometimes it has been written or said t o me: "I feel that it would be better t o send my fares t o the collection than to come t o the meeting, it would help more."

I do not think that i s so. As I have said, there i s no collection. W e seek not yours, but YOU. W e want you to come and give glory t o Him in the great congregation for what He has done. Don't say "1'11 not be missed." We may not see you, but your own blessed Lord will be looking for you and listening for your note of praise, and will miss it if it is not there. So here and now decide you will be present a t the Annual Meetings, and book the date and let nothing over which you have any control prevent your attendance, to raise with us your voice in giving glory t o H im Who is taking out from amongst Australia's Aborigines a people for Himself.

AHEAD are a time of summing-up and rehearsing our


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OUR AUXILIARIES SYDNEY LADIES' AUXILIARY.

The arrangements for the An- nual Meeting Tea occupied the attention of the ladies present at our meeting, and Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Bricknell were appointed to be in charge of the plans for it.

Letters were read from Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Whitridge and Mrs. Flood, thanking the Auxiliary for gifts sent t o them.

Intercession was made for various parts o f the field, Mrs. Long telling of some of the needs for prayer, and the Memorial Van, travelling to the Northern Terri- tory, was also mentioned.

The Auxiliary decided to give €I /3/- from the funds towards this trip, and 30/- in donations was also added from ladies present.

E. ROWE, Recorder.

MELBOURNE LADIES' A.I.M. AUXILIARY.

W e were pleased to welcome a new member, Mrs. Howard, at our September meeting.

Letters from several Mission- aries were appreciated as a great help t o intelligent prayer.

The ladies of our Auxiliary were responsible for the new matting which has been laid down the aisles of our Mission Hall, a t Fitzroy. E1/10/- was passed as a "love gift" to Miss Lawtey, an accepted candidate for A.I.M. service.

Miss Lawtey, during her training at M.B.I., rendered valuable service a t our Mission Hall, on Sunday and Monday afternoons every week.-M. Ellis.

HOBART. At our last evening meeting for

prayer we were pleased to have present one of our Tasmanian Missionaries, Mr. H. Weymouth, and with him his new partner for life, who has won her way to our

stirring some interest in the work.

The prayer requests have been laid before the Lord as at previous meetings, and we always feel that the time has been well spent when, before our Father in Heaven, we present our requests in the Name of His Son, and as we realise H i s presence with us in the Person of the blessed Holy Ghost.-H. M. Weymouth.

GEELONG.

Mrs. Butt has been able to forward t o us the quarterly donation from the elderly folk of the Bel- lerine Street, t o which was added 4/- each from two dear old friends of the same Mission, one of whom is 90 years of age.

Mrs. Butt was able to lead their monthly prayer meeting, and receive their gifts for the Christmas boxes which were displayed. She thanked them on behalf of the Missionaries and the dark people, for their gifts and work, and to those who had responded t o His love and given money for the carrying on of His work.

May the Lord bless these dear aged friends who help us so splendidly.

CH RlSTM AS PARCELS W e expect t o send out our

first consignments o f Christmas gifts for our people in the f i rs t week of November, and from then on till the week or two before Christmas, a constant stream o f boxes and parcels will be passing inwards and outwards.

THE DARWIN BOX will leave before November 4, and anyone who desires to send a parcel t o this station will need t o deliver such to our Sydney Office before the end o f October.

Friends may be glad of a little information regarding freights:-

W e pay full steamer freights t o Darwin. To other parts o f the Territory we have to send everything by post, and pay full pos- tage.

In N.S.W. we enjoy a conces- sion of quarter-rates on all parcels sent by rail, while in Queens- land and Victoria all parcels for our stations are carried free on the railways.

The freights and postages on parcels amount t o a large sum. and we are grateful to so many who remember this, and include in their generosity the cost o f for- warding their gifts.

BRISBANE A.I.M.

ANNUAL MEETING DATE : October 27-Praise Service, 7.30. PLACE : Ann Street Presbyterian Church. CHAIRMAN : Rev. E. J. Heather. SPEAKERS: Miss M. Shankelton,

Mr. Warry Phillips, Missionary from Cherbourg.

Native Worker, Cherbourg. All A.LM. friends in Brisbane and suburbs are invited

hearts. Their presence wkh us is to attend.


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Aboriginal Fishing The Aborigines have made an

exact study of animal, bird and reptile life, and have done the same in connection with fish.

Every boy or girl, in the olden days before they lived on re- serves or settlements, was taught t o study the life and habits of fishes, and t o recognise and watch them in the shallow water among the weeds, and the rocks and hollow logs that lie beneath the surface o f the waters o f rivers, lakes and billabongs.

The most interesting fish were found in the great River Murray and i t s tributaries. These waters abounded with that wonderful fish, the Murray Cod, and with smaller fish, such as the Murray Perch and bream, the silver bream, which i s very bony, the catfish and mud-fish.

To the Aboriginal the Murray Cod is THE fish. There i s none to compare with it in freshwater lake or river, or in salt water lake or sea.

According to a legend, there was once a great earth shock or tremor, at the source of the Mur- ray, which continued for some days. Then, suddenly, the earth was rent right along where the Murray now flows, but at f i r s t there was only a small stream o f water, trickling and winding i t s way t o the Southern Ocean.

Presently there was another earth tremor, more severe than the first, and there burst forth from the depth o f the earth a huge fish, the Murray Cod. As it came out o f the earth it was followed by a flow o f water.

The cod, struggling along this narrow stream, digging with i t s head and swinging i t s powerful tail, acted like a great shovel, making the river deep, and form- ing all the bends in it.

Then Nepelle, the Great Pro- phet, caught it and cut it in

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pieces, and, throwing the frag- ments into the river, named them the PONDE (Murray Cod), the POMERI (mud-fish), the TARKI (perch), the TUKKERI (a flat, sil- very fish), the KUNDGULDE (butter-fish), the TINUWARRE (bream), the MALLOWE (Murray mouth salmon).

Fresh water fish are more easily caught than salt water fish. All the fish mentioned above live in the lagoons and billabongs, as well as in the Murray stream.

When the waters become low, through evaporation or soakage, the fish are easily caught. This i s the time when the women, girls and boys enjoy themselves. They wade into the shallow water, and scoop the fish into baskets made especially for this purpose. These baskets are shaped something like a fisherman's landing net, except that there is no handle. Some of the boys take their little spears, and try their skill in spear fishing.

(Next month, fish-spearing and competitive trials of skill.)

In Everything by Prayer How often we wish that you

young people o f our home Churches could "listen in" t o the prayers of the boys and girls on our Mission stations.

Just now they all are specially remembering the long journey being taken by the Memorial Van to Darwin.

Willie prayed that God would "Guide the Van like You did the

Israelites across the desert."

They talk t o Our Heavenly Father about the simplest things. It was sweet t o hear Bella give thanks for the Missionary "helping me t o do my knitting" (a warm red jumper).

They really do "ask in faith,

nothing wavering." Our Lord Jesus said to His disciples, "Ask and ye shall receive."

Will YOU ask God t o send more Missionaries to teach other dark brothers and sisters of yours about the One Who hears and answers prayer?-F.M.B.

CONFESSING The Native Christians are

mostly very simple in their ways, and they often seem t o come closer t o God than white people do, because o f it. Everything i s very real t o them.

One day, at our J.C.E. meeting, when we were having "Bible Shooting," Willie was badly beaten by the others. Being very tender hearted, he cried. W e felt sorry for him, but thought it wise not t o sympathise with him this time. When the meeting was over, Willie crept away home, but it was not long before he came back with his younger sister.

Amy said, "Please, Willie wants to confess to Jesus that he is sorry."

HOW gladly we hugged them both and prayed with them!

I'm sure the Lord Jesus was pleased t o hear the shaky voice asking t o be forgiven, and made brave and strong to do things for Him.

Willie believes that Jesus wants him to be a Missionary when he grows up.

Will you pray for him?-F.M.B.


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I- NEW SOUTH WALES.

Native Workers' Training College Pindimar

O n Sunday night we held a little farewell service for Ralph Naden, our first student to complete a year of study at the College (including a month's holiday which he is spending with his people at Bulgandramine). H e spoke very well during the service, and said that though he had learnt a lot since he came, he knew he st i l l had a lot t o learn, and hoped he would go on learning all the time.

Before the end of October, we expect, D.V., to have two new students arrive t o commence the new College year, Mr. L. Banks from Woorabinda, and Mr. H. Marsh from Brewarrina. Both of these men have been a great help in the work on their stations, and are anxious t o receive training which will enable them t o better serve the Lord Who has saved them.

Our work has been helped by the gi f t of a fine microscope, which should prove of great interest to the students. W e have also been enabled, by a gift, t o secure a small incubator from Christian friends in the district who have given two lots of eggs t o go with it.

W e were glad t o be able to purchase splendid prizes for the recent Sunday School examination, and also have certificates printed for those who secured a pass. This was made possible by several gifts two of them, El and €2 respectively, were from the Federal Council and the Sydney Y.M.M.

DUBBO. Miss J. Procter.

W e had the pleasure of a short visit from our Native Missionary from Brewarrina, Mr. Duncan Ferguson, this month.

W e all enjoyed the time of fellowship with him, and those out a t the Talbragar Reserve were pleased t o listen t o the message which he gave. W e also had the privilege later of meeting Mrs.

-E.A.C.

Ferguson, who assisted in song and testimony in the meetings.

The people were very pleased to have the organ, which was sent over from Bulgandramine by Miss Campbell. The children especially were thrilled. One little girl even brought her doll along to listen to the music.

The J.C.E. meetings continue to be well attended. We had another Bible Cricket Match with the town children this month, which everyone enjoyed.

They are all busy doing drawing and making scrap-books to send to one of our other stations later. They are pleased to do something for some- body else.-J.P.

BU LGAN DRAM1 N E.

Miss M. Campbell and Miss Daisy Law.

We rejoiced with deep thankfulness at the arrival o f the District car, and we are very grateful t o Mr. Harris for bringing it through from Sydney. H e conducted most of the meetings while here, and the Evangelistic Band were pleased t o have him present at their cottage meetings.

The car was dedicated t o the service of God in the western district on September 3, when about 30 of our people gathered for this service prior t o the morning service.

Now we are preparing for our Sunday School Anniversary and Picnic, which are to take place at the end of September, and after this we hope to visit some of the vacant stations in our district. To his end, we have re-organised our Sunday School and formed a committee of Christian men in order to have the work go on as far as possible in our absence. It is comtorting to see the Christian men and women willing t o share the responsibility of the work.

The children are greatly looking forward t o their picnic, and the mothers are already busy cooking. One little girl came t o our door, and with much excitement, held up three fingers, and said: "Miss, mother has made three!" No need t o ask what1 and the little boys are having happy memories revived of "a great feast" last year.-M.C.


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S Y D N E Y , 1 9 3 9 Will be held on

T U E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 1 4

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH at 7.30 p.m.

Chairman: Rev. F. T. SMITH Preceded by the well-known A.I.M. Tea Meeting (5.30 t o 6.30 p.m.)

This year a special PRAYER AND TESTIMONY MEETING will be held in the Social Room of the

BIBLE HOUSE, 95 BATHURST STREET-3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

A.I.M. Friends are invited to interest others in this year's Meetings. Aboriginal Christians and Native Workers will tell what the Lord has done for them.

THE LORD'S DEALINGS WITH THE MISSION WILL BE REHEARSED BY THE DIRECTOR AND MISSIONARIES.

The Evening Meeting will be held in the

WALGETT.

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Flood. A visit was made this month to Brewarrina, about

90 miles west from Walgett, where Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Ferguson are carrying on a splendid work for God amongst their large community of approxi- mately 400 people at the Aboriginal Station, and a further 200 in the surrounding district.

On the night of the Missionary's arrival, a well- attended Open-Air Rally was conducted, a t the conclusion of which, one young man gave his heart t o the Lord. The dail Sunrise Prayer Meeting proved t o be a season orrejoicing before the Lord, and partaking of spiritual nourishment for the needs of the day.

Apart from the various daytime meetings, Gospel and other services were conducted each night of the eight days spent a t this well-laid-out station on the banks of the Bamon River.

Mr. Ferguson and his splendid band of helpers are justly proud of their large, serviceable Church, well equipped with seats, and a nice platform and pulpit.

Altogether, five precious souls were led into the Kingdom of God during these meetings, and twelve indicated their desire t o be identified with Christ in death and Resurrection, and were baptised in the river, a large crowd of people assembling on the bank t o witness this public confession of Christ.

Then, as if t o add sti l l further t o the variety of

meetings, we had the joy, on two afternoons, of joining in the bonds of marriage, two young couples, all being members of Christ.

On the last Lord's Day morning, about 40 remained after the morning service to partake of the Lord's Supper, in the simple way which He instituted, "till H e come."

The local meetings had been well cared for by Mrs. Flood during the writer's absence, and ioy experienced in His service.-R.A.F.

MEN1 NDEE. Miss F. Beasley.

"My help cometh from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth."-Psalm 121: 2.

This i s a day of small things for us on this reserve, and we are more than ever conscious of our need of the help of the Lord, and of the prayers of His people.

Several men have lately gone away to work and others expect to follow soon.

Two families have been gladdened b the addi- tion of new baby boys. They are lovey r children, and we praise God for them.

The J.C.E. i s a bright little meeting, and the children's knowledge is tested by various compe- titions.

One woman and a man have gone to hospital


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during the month, but we hope that their stay there will not need to be lengthy.

The Christians take keen interest in world hap- penings just now, and are earnest in prayer for the suffering people in other lands.

May the triumph of Jesus Christ soon be manifest.-F.M.B.

BALRAN ALD.

Miss W. Ayling.

"Our God is able," and He will.

The daily prayer meeting continues with from two to four present. Here we have a happy time in prayer and Bible study. As each mother has three small children, we sing a few choruses for them.

Meetings have not been large in numbers, partly owing t o the frequent dances and Sunday sport. A local friend has given two rolls of wire for the Church fence. Two of our men have been a few miles out and cut and trimmed pine posts and carted them in. These are barked and look very well. Such a busy time it looked one day when I arrived. To God be the glory for all His goodness to us. W e ask your prayers that there wil l yet be a full surrender in the lives of those who profess Christ.-W.A. CUMMERAGUNJA. Miss Pressnell and Miss Peterson.

"I will work and who shall let (or hinder) it?" Is. 43: 13.

Despite all the tactics of the enemy during recent months, we have proved that verses like the above are gloriously true. In the last two weeks we have had definite signs o f H is wonder-working power.

On September 17, Mr. H. Charles, our oldest deacon, was "called Home." Two days later, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Cooper was laid to rest.

We were privileged to spend a few days with kind Christian friends, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, near Bendigo. On our way we called at Echuca Hospital t o see Ridley (brother of our organist, Miss Barber), who lay weak and ill. W e had prayed much that before passing away he would have definite assurance of Salvation. Praise the Lord for answered prayer. Although his voice was litt le more than a whisper, he showed us plainly that his trust was in the Lord. He smiled brightly, and while patting his heart, said: "He watches over me at night." As portion of John 14 was read, we could hear him joining in, and at the close of the prayer, said: "Amen."

While returning home, news of his death reached us, and we arrived just in time for the service held prior to his burial. Al l spoke of his witness at the last, and of his desire to have all visitors pray.

Miss Barber has lost two brothers within two months. We commend her to you all for your prayer at this fime of bereavement. This morning two of our young men returned to the Lord.-A.P.

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VICTORIA

MELBOURNE CITY WORK.

Another happy month of service for the Lord has been rendered in the interests of our dear, dark people of Melbourne. Of course, at times there have been disappointments, and things which would discourage, if we did not "look away t o the Lord." In the city, our people are surrounded by evils which ensnare them. They definitely need the Grace of God in their lives. Moral efforts are not strong enough t o keep them from "falling."

So, dear friends, join us in prayer for the salvation of our people in the city.

Services and meetings at the Hall are going along nicely. O n September 10, Mr. Barclay Lawrence, a member of the A.I.M.Y.M.M. (who is a teacher at the Church of England Mission, South Mel- bourne), brought along I I children from that Sun- day School. Mr. Lawrence was the preacher, and the Children sang hymns t o our people.

On September 19, the first wedding at the Mission Hall was celebrated, when Annie Fountain was married t o James Ashby by Rev. 6. F. Dyson (first President of Melbourne A.I.M. Auxiliary). 50 dark people and 20 white people were present. The Hall was decorated with flowers. The bride was dressed in white. While the register was being signed, two of our women sang a duet. All present were served with a nice supper, provided by the helpers who attend the Hall. Our young men pleased all present by playing hymns on gum leaves. Rev. G. F. Dyson expressed pleasure at being present on such a happy occasion.

During the month, Pastor Manning, of Moonee Ponds Baptist Church, addressed the Women's Meeting, and his message was very beautiful and helpful. To all our helpers who attend the Mission Hall at Fitzro , I extend my sincerest thanks.

-ME.


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b - I- -I -. QUEENSLAND. NORTHERN TERRITORY

WOORABI NDA. TENNANT CREEK. Mr. and Mrs. K. Bowen and Mr. L. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weston.

Since last report we have lost three more of our Church adherents through death. Included in this number was our Native Worker, George Daisy. He passed away in hospital. H e died praying. Death had no fears for him, as he knew his Lord was calling him home. H e glorified God in life, and also in death. W e miss him greatly from our midst. It could be truly said of him that "he was instant in season and out o f season." To him, the Lord Jesus was the "Altogether Lovely One."

Whilst visiting one of our old Christian men during the week, he told us that he thought he would soon be going t o his "good home" (and he pointed above), and he asked us to get word to

We are expecting Mr. and Mrs. A. Long any day now, and will be very pleased t o meet them both and welcome Mrs. A. Long to the Territory for the first time. As most of our "Aim" readers know, I came down from Darwin three years ago with Mr. A. Long, so I will be pleased t o see him face to face again.

H e has an undaunted faith to come again t o this part of our land where there are so many difficulties t o surmount in travelling.

At the time of writing, many of our people are camped 20 miles east of here at a place known as "The Boxer."

" H e that is running a race looks not at witnesses

admiring, but only at the mark." -Hebrews 12: 2.

A MONTHLY

his son (who i s away) t o come and see him before he goes. His eyesight i s almost gone, but his spiritual sight i s good.

Our Christians are doing good work in the open air a t night. They preach the Gospel to their own people at different parts of the Settlement.

They also go t o the gambling ring and proclaim the glad tidings. W e go with them from time t o time, and it rejoices our hearts to hear the men preach the Word in their own way. They are grow- ing in experience as preachers. Their knowledge of the Word of God is increasing. W e thank God for such men. One of them, whose sister (an unbeliever) showed signs of coming t o the Lord, said: "I would rather she gave her heart t o the Lord than have €20."

As we returned from a meeting at the gambling ring one afternoon, one of the women who was with us, said: "The gambling ring seems strange t o me now." She had been a great gambler.

So we prove that the Gospel of Christ i s the I power of God unto Salvation to everyone that

A number of decisions have been madc for Christ

believeth.

during the monfh.--(<.B.

Most of this year they have camped away from their main camp. The beneficial rains we have had have made this possible.

The Lord made it possible for us t o pay them two visits while they were camped at "The Six-mile.''

W e spent a profitable time with them; the meetings held were well attended, and they were atten- tive to the message of song and word. W e were impressed with the fact that they were more in their natural element than when a t their main camp. W e believe the Lord i s giving them the desire and preparing them for their future home.

W e are thankful t o say that the severe sickness that attacked the camp has now gone.

W e are thankful that the medical suppli s granted through us have been a great benefit t o them.

W e are hoping t o come South for a holiday as soon as the Lord opens the way.

The future i s in H i s hands, and it i s for Him t o decide.

W e thank all who have helped by prayer and gifts during our three years' residence at Tennant Creek. Lord, bless you all, i s our earnest prayer. -C.L.W.


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WEDDING BELLS

WEY MOUTH-TYLER

The wedding of Miss Eva Tyler and Mr. Horace Weymouth took place in the Parramatta Baptist Church, a t 4.30 p.m., on Satur- day, 9th September.

Rev. J. E. Leech, the family Pastor of the Tyler family since the bride's babyhood, in a homely way performed the ceremony.

The bride in a creamy lace dress and bridal veil, and the bridesmaids, Miss W. Tyler and Miss Edna White, in lime green with mauve bouquets, all looked very sweet.

Mr. Weymouth was supported by Mr. J. Spooner and Mr. E. Nash.

A sumptuous wedding breakfast awaited the bridal party and guests, at a farm house at Dun- das. This was the lovely gesture of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bell, friends of the bride and her family, true stewards of the Lord and lovers of His people. A happy evening was spent singing the hymns of Zion, several rendering solos and duets, and a t the close Mr. Leech cornmended the happy couple to the Lord.

After a holiday with Mr. Wey- mouth's family and friends, in Tasmania, the happy couple will proceed to Normanton, in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

ROBBl NS-REECE A quiet but very impressive

ceremony took place in the Moree Methodist Church on Wednesday, 4th October. The occasion was the marriage of Miss Margaret Reece, of Menindee, to Mr. Wm. Rob- bins, o f Boggabilla. The Rev. A. C. Towner officiated.

The bride, who was attired in a floral navy frock, with hat and ac- cessories to match, entered the Church on the arm of Captain W. Truman, who gave her away. The young bridesmaid was Miss Edna

O U R A I M October 18, 1939.

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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH- LOWER HALL

5.30 to 6.30

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14. This tea is organised by the Ladies' Auxiliary. No admission charge is made. An opportunity is given to contribute in the boxes found on each table.

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Goodall, and Mr. Alec Goodall supported the bridegroom.

Foilowing the ceremony a happy hour was spent a t the home of Mr. and Mrs. Goodall, who had prepared a delightful "wedding breakfast." The 'Rev. Mr. Towner presided, and, in a few well-chosen words, wished the happy couple God-speed on their united journey, as they went back to their work, but forward t o greater vic- tory.

Captain Trurnan spoke on behalf of local friends present, and mentioned that it was ever a pleasure to extend the hand of fellowship t o fellow-travellers on the King's Highway.

The bride and bridegroom responded, and pledged themselves afresh to a greater devotion to the Will of God, and the salvation o f those among whom they were pleased to labour.

Mr. and Mrs. Robbins were the recipients of many useful gifts, including some from local dark folk, who hold Mr. Robbins in great esteem.

While in Moree, Miss Reece was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Goodall, and Mr. Robbins enjoyed fellowship in the home of Captain and Mrs. Truman.

(Mrs. Captain) V. A. TRUMAN,

DEPUTATION WORK IN VICTORIA

Mr. and Mrs. J. LEITCH In writing this, our first report

o f our deputation work in Mel- bourne, we have much to praise God for, first in bringing us here and opening up a home to us, and then for the many ways H e has undertaken since.

At f i r s t we felt the work was very slow and we had need o f much patience. W e had t o continu- ally rest in the thought that God had brought us here to fulfil His purpose, so we must bide His time, and seek His grace and patience to allow Him to work out His will and way for us. It brought us low before H im in prayer, and praise God we have been kept "in quietness and assurance."

Helpful times have been spent at the various meetings, when we have felt that the Lord has been truly in the midst. He has aroused several t o pray more earnestly for this great work, and given many a larger vision. It has also brought to others the need of a full surrender to the Lord.

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Our Young Peoples' Movements MELBOURNE Y.M.M.

"Fear not, be glad, and rejoice for the Lord will do great things."

-Joel 2: 2 I .

Our dear Lord i s continuing t o undertake, and enabling our President, Mr. H. Lang, with the assistance of the Victorian A.I.M. Council, to supply Mrs. Ellis, of the Aborigines Mission, a t Fitzroy, with preachers for the Sunday night services, and helping her in the work there, too.

Some of us write to our Mis- sionaries and pray much for the A.I.M. At our August meeting we were very pleased, and graciously blessed, t o have Mr. J. Leitch present with us, and with the help of Mr. and Mrs. Leitch we are very anxious t o have more A.I.M. lantern lectures in the future days.

-W. Bransgrove.

MELBOURNE Y.W.M. Our God i s Able. How we have

proved this as month by month we hear of the wonderful ways in which the Lord has answered and is answering our prayers.

At our last meeting we said farewell t o another whom God has called into full-time service for Him-Miss F. Lawtey-and it was with great ioy that we listened to her testimony. Our pra ers go

dantly bless her and make her a blessing.

with her that the Lord w i l y abun-

Our next meeting i s on Mon- day, November 6, and, D.V., Mrs. Leitch will be speaking t o us. W e invite any young women who are interested in the work among the Aborigines t o meet with us at the Christian Club a t 8 p.m. on the f i r s t Monday of each month.

-M. Howat.

SYDNEY Y .M.M. A t our meeting on Friday, 6th

October, we were delighted t o have with us our Native Evan- gelist, Mr. Sam Wilson, who related wonderful experiences of the Faithful and Protecting Hand of God upon him during his jour- neys of many hundreds of miles for the Master.

Mr. Thomas's message was indeed a challenge for young people to go forth and labour for our Master. Many little incidents were related, giving us an insight into the many and varied sides of a missionary's life and work.

Our practical service this month was remnants and materials for

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A SPECIAL FEATURE of this year's

ANNUAL MEETINGS NOVEMBER 14

Will b e the

Prayer and Testimony Meeting

95 BATHURST ST., SYDNEY in the Social Hall of the Bible House.

(opp. Chapter House). PLEASE NOTE that the p lace of meeting is different from the evening gathering, wh ich will b e in the Centra l Baptist Church.

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It was indeed encouraging to our hearts to hear the words of our brother and t o know that he i s being used t o bring many t o know the Lord Jesus as their own personal Saviour.

A very ready response was also made by members in the matter of Christmas gifts for men missionaries, and we are thankful to the Lord for the opportunity, once again, of helping a little in this way.-R. Pope. SYDNEY Y.M.M.

W e were privileged t o have at our meeting Miss Reece, from Menindie, and Mr. Thomas, from Normanton.

Miss Reece spoke on the value of true Christian Fellowship, and particularly stressed the wonderful growth of the A.A.M.M. in her corner of the Master's Vineyard.

ANONYMOUS DONATIONS. Thankfully received: 16/- for

Mr. Peaker's fare, bearing Nun- dah postmark; 5/- for the General Fund, from "Anon.", Wahroonga; 3/6 for Mrs. Long, from "Faith"; 2/- by Miss Camp- bell, Goulburn postmark; 10/- by Miss Irons, Grange postmark.

Mr. and Mrs. Bowen wish to acknowledge with thanks, 10/- received from the Warwick Prayer Circle.

Mr. Robbins wishes to thankfully acknowledge the gift of another 50 copies of John's Gos- pel, sent from the Bible House, Sydney.

W e also gratefully acknowledge 150 marked Testaments, a gift sent t o our Office by the Bible Society of Australia.


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THE MEMORIAL VAN IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

I am writing by the light of the campfire not far from Camooweal, which i s practically on the border of the Northern Territory.

Since leaving Sydney, the Van has covered 2,600 miles, following the coast t o Rockhampton, then turning inland through Mt. Morgan, Rannes and Woorabinda, and travelling north-west through Emerald, Clermont, Alpha, Barcaldine, Longreach, Winton, Cloncurry and Mt. Isa.

On the previous journey, three years ago, into these parts, Mr. Ta lor and I had an almost inces- sant battle with difficulties of many kinds, resulting in very slow progress towards the goal. This journey has been different in almost every way. The weather has been ideal, and we have been able to push on without much hindrance o f any kind, although some parts have been rough for travelling and have compelled slow driving.-W. A. Long.

LATER: The Memorial Van arrived at Tennant Creek on October 2, and left there for Daly Waters on October 12.-Ed.

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A I M October 18, 1939.

TRIALS OF FAITH ON PALM ISLAND Mr. and Mrs. Buckley have been passing through

the fire since their return to Palm Island. Mr. and Mrs. Howlett, and their two sons, who had so kindly offered to go up and help erect the new Church building, travelled from Sydney t o Towns- ville, and then, on account o f the outbreak o f war, were unable to get across the 40 miles t o Palm Island. The Government launch was unable t o take passengers on account o f heavy cargoes. This was, humanly speaking, a great disappointment t o them and our Palm Island workers.

The night the steamer brought the timber, which had been sent up from Sydney, Mr. Buckle mangled his forefinger when turning off his launc engine, and then was laid up for three weeks with a carbuncle on the bottom of his foot. Mrs. Buckley and their three little girls have also been ill with influenza, colds, and sore throats in turn.

The promise is: "When thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." W e feel sure, as they and the believers on Palm Island, and our friends who went up to give their services, are precious in His sight, H e has reserved some better thing for them, and they will yet rejoice in the God o f their salvation.

y

HI C H WAYS AND BYWAYS BOGGABILLA.

Mr. W. R. Robbins.

Obtainable from the A.I.M. Office, 242 Pitt Street, Sydney.

W e have had 20 adults' and three children's decisions for Christ during the past month, and the Gospel meetings have been well attended. A good spirit prevails, and many are faithfully striv- ing to follow their Lord.

The influenza has had a very strong grip here on the people, but no deaths have resulted from the epidemic, for which we are thankful.

The attendance of the Sunday School scholars is keeping up well, with an average o f 43 for the past five weeks, as also the attendance a t the daily morning prayer meeting, the average o f which is 26. Later:

Mrs. Robbins and I found our home beautifully decorated when we arrived after our wedding, our table set for two, and quite a number o f useful presents placed upon it by our dear dark people.

W e were invited to tea a t the Manager's home, and given a royal welcome, and Mrs. Clark had made and decorated a wedding cake for us.

Mrs. Robbins is quite thrilled with the Mission cottage and the garden, etc., and it has been touching t o hear the people express their ioy a t having a lady Missionary.-W.R.R.


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Miss Lawtey Farewelled in Melbourne

Miss Freda Lawtey, our new Mis- sionary, was tendered a vale- dictory luncheon at the Christian Club on Monday, October 2, by the members of the Victorian A.I.M. Council. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leitch, Victorian deputationists, and Mrs. Ellis, A.I.M. worker amongst Melbourne Aborigines, were also included.

The same night Melbourne A.I.M. Young Women's Movement farewelled our sister, extending to her warm fellowship as she steps out.

Miss Lawtey was also remem- bered at the A.I.M. Mission Hal l at North Fitzroy, where she has been helping Mrs. Ellis, and pre- sented with a gi f t of $1/3/- by our people there.

Miss Lawtey has been appointed to Moonah Cullah, and was to commence her work with Miss Firmin in the second week of October.

"Our Aim" Subscriptions Will subscribers please consider

whether their 2/- a year subscription for "Our Aim" i s due or over- due? The colour of your wrapper will indicate where you stand. Please pause and look at it before it i s burnt. If it i s coloured your subscription should be sent in.

Not only do we need the money to pay the printer, but also, according to postal regulations, we cannot continue sending you the paper if your subscription remains unpaid.

NEW ENTRANCE TO A.I.M. OFFICE, SYDNEY.

The building in which the A.I.M. Office i s situated, at 242 Pit t Street, was formerly the Bible House, which was sold, and a new Bible House was erected in Bathurst Street.

The old building i s re-named Tyndale Chambers, and the front of the building has been re- modelled with a Coffee Inn right across the front. The entrance to our Offices is now by a side door, up a broad passage way.

Deputation Work in Victoria

(Concluded from page 10) Contact with several of our

Missionaries passing through Mel- bourne has refreshed us, and kept before us the need of the field. The pressing need stirred us deeply, that we felt we wanted to be back on the field again. But we believe the Lord has given us a ministry to fulfil in Mel- bourne and Victoria, and we ask prayer that we may be used t o quicken the interest of the Lord's people here into prayerful and practical channels on behalf o f our Aborigines.

We ask definite prayer that our message may be vital and arresting, that many may be stirred to pray, give or go as the Lord directs. Openings t o speak at any of your meetings will be gladly accepted .J .L .

(Concluded from page I I) sewing meetings, and these, no doubt, will prove of great value for our dark sisters.

P. JOHNSON.

THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF "OUR AIM" WILL CONTAIN OUR ANNUAL REPORT.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR OUR FREEWILL OFFERING BOXES STATIONS

GLENORIE MISSION HALL held i t s usual A.I.M. Gift Afternoon on Saturday, September 9, when Mr. and Mrs. G. Blacket represented the Mission and addressed the gathering.

They brought home with them parcels of billy- cans, ties, safety razors, penknives, etc., all useful articles for our men, the kind of g i f t of which we are often short, and also 10/- to purchase further gifts, to which 3/- was added later.

GORDON PRAYER MEETING has contributed very thoughtful Christmas gifts for our Missionaries. Mrs. Bettson, in whose home the Prayer Meeting i s held, invited extra friends to be present and have a share in this ministry.

Mrs. Long, who presided, gave an outline of the work of the Mission. Mrs. Kingham rendered a beautiful solo, and at the close Afternoon Tea was

enjoyed by friends new and old.

The opening of our freewill offering boxes has brought t o us help in a time of need. W e thank all those who have so faithfully and helpfully given during the six months ending with September. If any have overlooked opening their boxes, it i s not yet too late t o do so.

Freewill offering boxes are supplied to those who prefer this way of giving, on application t o our office or representatives. In March and September we ask that all F.O. boxes be opened, and the contents sent t o Mr. G. E. Tunks, General Offering Box Secretary.

We have just received the gi f t of nine dozen new boxes from Mr. C. J. Dixon, strong and suit- able for passing through the post. Mr. Tunks will be glad to enrol new box-holders, or to supply new boxes to those whose boxes are worn.


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FOR OUR WORKERS HOW TO MAINTAIN UNITY BY THE

KEY OF FAITH The key t o the maintenance of happy and easy

relationships between co-workers i s the same that unlocks the door t o all our problems-faith, but this time towards man. W e do not say "love," for we can love where we don't necessarily trust. But the immediate problem then arises: how can we trust fallible men or they us? W e can love them- but how trust them? The complete solution t o this problem i s that we are t o act towards our brethren as we do t o ourselves. W e do not trust ourselves, but we do trust Christ in us (Gal. 2: 20): and as for ourselves apart from Him, on the basis of Rom. 6: I I , we regularly attend our own funerals and take no further notice of the "old man." Now let us go farther and apply t o the other members of the Body what we have applied t o ourselves. Recog- nise Christ in them: count on Christ in them. In so far as there is another nature observable in them, reckon on Rom. 6: I I for them also, believe that Christ i s working it out in them, and that they are co-operating with Him; reckon on the earnest- ness and sincerity of their discipleship, as much as we desire them to reckon on ours. By so doing we are effecting more than the maintenance of unity; by our faith we are building up our brethren in Christ, just as conversely by our mistrust we help t o pull down Christ's edifice in them.

From amongst the multitude of sights and sounds and contacts conveyed t o us through our senses, our minds select and retain what accords with our mental outlook: what we see, hear and feel without i s largely what we are within. Thus a botanist, according to his mental outlook, will see and des- cribe a tree in quite a different manner from an artist, and so on. And if we follow out this line of thought, we shall see the meaning of such sayings as, "With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged." "Wherein thou judgest another thou condemned thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things." Thus the Christ-filled man will recognise and respond to all that i s Christlike in his brethren from amongst the multitude of information conveyed t o him concerning them through his senses.

As babes in Christ, with so much o f the old grave clothes st i l l clinging t o us, we are quick t o see in others those same characteristics of the old nature which we know only too well in ourselves; we can dwell on these and point them out, and thus foster disunity and distrust, as well as leanness t o our own souls. O r we can recognise in our brethren the divine image which we have also begun t o see through grace in ourselves; we can rejoice in this, make it the subject of our comments,

September 18, 1939.

and thus foster unity, confidence, as well as fatness t o our own souls.

How greatly indeed we need the new mind in Christ concerning our brethren. The curse of the fall has been the reality of separation both from God and our neighbour. The centre of our con- sciousness has been occupied with our separate selves. W e have lost that instinctive spiritual union which was meant t o be the original status of man, union with God, and union with our fellow-man, thus making, as it were, one supreme self, o f which we are each members, in place of a multitude of separate selves. This spiritual union i s restored t o us in Christ, in Whom we are members of one body, members of one another; we in Him, H e in us, and thus we may say we in each other. As our eyes open to this, we slowly learn that when we damage a brother we damage ourselves; and when we do good to a brother, we do good t o ourselves. Thus Christ said, "Love your neighbour as yourself."

Even in dealing with the unsaved, in whom we cannot look for the image of Christ, there i s an approach of love and trust which win, when con- demnation and castigation of sin often repel. The Lord Jesus was a magnet to sinners. Why? W e learn in the answer (in Luke 15: I and 2) which H e gave the Pharisees in Luke 15 when they criticised H i s consorting with them. H e revealed by the parables that followed that H i s attitude to the sinner was to regard him as a prodigal son and a lost sheep. Prodigal certainly, but also a son; lost, but also a sheep. Such wor s, quoted out of their context, could easily be misconstrued: but o f course other passages make it clear beyond question that the sinner i s lost eternally if he does not return t o God. But from a point of view of the Shepherd and Saviour seeking the wanderers, while not be- littling that awful fact, H e also loves t o remember that the sinner i s "God's offspring," "lives and has his being in Him" (Acts 17: 28), bears H i s image in a multitude of natural endowments, and, above all, has that in him (the light that i s in all men of John I : 9) which might be described as the un- ceasing inward movings of the Holy Spirit in pre- paration for conviction and conversion; a hidden work of grace which engenders in all but the absolute Christ-rejecters a response to the message of God's love, a longing for man's lost birthright of purity and power, and a disgust o f a life spent amongst the swine.

All great soul-winners know that it is this attitude of tenderness and confidence in man's readiness t o hear and ability to respond which wins the day with the sinner.

Thus, once again, as with saint so with sinner, the golden key i s faith.-Selected.

A I M


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the AhOrQh?B' Inland mission of australia Headquartorr: 242 PlTT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA

FIELD council Director, Mrs. Long; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. R. T. Harris; Messrs. E. Buckley. W. A. Long and I. Thomas; Mh8w Y. Acland. M. Campbell. M. Shankelton.

Presidents, The Director; VicbPresidents, Meaua. W. It. Corm.&, W. E. Porter, MA.; Hon Secretary. Mr. R. A. E h d . Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. L. Perry: Rev. A. L. Leeder: Messrs. J. 8. Cousin, N. M. Leeder. B.A.; H. 0. Barward, A. Hicks, Y.A.: R. J. Henderson. W. D. Smith, G. Blacket, Mrs. Small and Miss Spencer.

FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, SYDNEY, N.S.W.-Meets 1st Monday of ea& month.

Bon. Medical Adviser. Dr. A. M. McIntosh.

Presidents. Mr. B. R. Lovelock. Vice-Presidents Mr. R. Wilson and Mr. H. H. Riddel' Hon. Secretary Mr. 0. E. Lean Deloralno St, Nundah. N.E.3, 'Phone: M6768; Hon. Treasirer, Mr. A. L. Evsns; Mrs. H. B. iovelock, Mrs. Ii. Rlddell, Mr. d. Henley, Miss Underwood, Mrs. Lean Sister Orace.

Presidents, Rev. J. McBride: Hon. Secretary Mr. W. W. Roblnmn. 52 Price St., Easendon, W.6; Hon. U t . Bw., Mr. J. N u h ; Hon. Trelsurer and Parcel Agent, Mr. N. L. Nankervis. 233 minders Lane, Melbourne, 0.1.; Messrs. S. P. Waddingham, L IS. Bwk, I'awckner, Misses Tootell and V. Robinson.

TASMANUUY ADVISORY OOUNCIL. President. Rev. J. C. Salter: Hon. Secretary, Mrs. H. Weymouth, 4 Summerhill Rd., West Hobart; Hon. Treasurer, Miss L. Weymouth: Messrs. Procter, B. Walker, E. Hart, Mrs. Hall, Misses L. Weatherhead, P. Barnes, P. Pooley.

QUEENSLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL-Mets 4th Menday of each month.

VICTORIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL.-Meete 3rd Mon day of each month.

Hon. Medical AdTimer. Dr. Ray Pennington.

AUXILIARIES AND THEIR HONORARY SECRETARIES. NEW SOUTH WALES: QUEENSLAND :

Sydney Lapies' Auxiliary: Mrs. E. S. Tunks. Bower Street, Brisbane Ladies' Auxiliary: Sister Grace, 182 Juliette Street,

Young Women's Movement: Miss M. Graham, A.I.M. OfUce, Young Women's Movement: Miss S. Woods, Elizabeth Street.

Young Men's Movement: Mr. R. Pope. A.I.M. Omce. 242 Pitt Young Men's Movement: Mr. W. E. Turner, Scott Street,

Newcastle: Mrs. W. Brown, 14 Roslyn Avenue, Islington. Toowoomba: Miss Lamont. 11 Grenier Street.

Melbourne Ladies' Auxiliary:, Mrs. R. Ellis, 371 Moreland Road, Coburg West, N.13. Phone: FW8518. Ipswich: Miss E. Sweatman, Booval Road, Booval.

Young Women's Movement: Miss J. Cahill, 50 Clauscen Maryborough: Mrs. S. Kent, Sussex Street. Street, North Fitzroy. TASMANIA :

Young Men's Movement: Mr. W. Bansgrove, 31 Hotham Launceston: Miss R. Hall, Hart Street, Newstead. Street, 8th. Preston, N.18. WESTERN AUSTRALIA:

Ballarat: Mr. J. E. A. Thomas, Smythes Road. Perth: Mrs. A. Wingrove, Cnr. Edinboro' and Robert Streets, Oeelong W.: Mrs. E. Butt, 144 Hope Street.

OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES.

Manly. Phone: XU 3130. Greenslopes. S.E.2.

242 Pitt Street, Sydney. Toowong, S.W.l.

Street, Sydney. Deagon, N.E.7.

VICTORIA: Kulgun-Kalbar: Mrs. B. J. Huth. Kulgun. Townsville: Rev. B. Hohnke, 183 Bundock Street, West End.

Osborne Park, Perth.

GEEAT BRITAIN: Mr. W. Barrett, 23 The Dale, Shemeld, 8. UNITED STATES OF A?dEBICA: Isle of Man: Miss D. Cubbon. Anyn Beg, Ballafesson, Port Mr. E. C. Long, c/o Moody Bible Institute, 155 Inatltuto Mn. Place, Chicago, Ill.

MY POEM OF AFFLICTION I asked the Lord that I might grow in faith and love and every grace, Might more of His salvation know and seek more earnest1 His face: Twas H e that taught me thus to pray and He, I trust, Kas answered prayer: But it has been in such a way as almost drove me to despair. I hoped that in some favoured hour, a t once He'd answer my request And by His love's consfraining power subdue my sins and give me rest. Instead of this H e made me feel the hidden evil of my heart; And let the angry powers of hell assault my soul in every part. Yea, more, with H i s own Hand H e seemed intent t o aggravate m woe, Crossed all the fair designs I schemed, blasted my gourds and laidl me low. "Lord, why is this?" I trembling cried, "Wilt Thou pursue Thy worm to death?" '"Tis in this way," the Lord replied, "I answer prayer for grace and faith. These inward frials I employ, from self and pride to set thee free, And break thy schemes of earthly ioy that thou may'st seek Thy All in Me."

-JOHN NEWTON.

Have you noted the dates and times of our ANNUAL MEETINGS ? See Pages 4, 7, I0 and I I for Particulars.

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A.1.M. FIELD HEADQUARTERS, SYDNEY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA. D1reet.r: Mri. Betta Long. 62 Johnnon Btrwt. ahatnrood. ‘Phone: J A 1621. m m M. Aoland, 8 Hudson Street. Lewlsham. I r . and MIB. B. T. Harrls, 271 Mowhray Road, ahatsrood. Mr. and hJrs. G. Blorket. Victorian Deputalionists-Mr. and Mrs. John Leltch. 36 Fletcher Street, Auburn, Victoria. ABORIGINAL CITY MISSION WORK. BYDNEY: LI lnn M. Acland. 8 Hudaon Street, Lewlsham. and P.M.Y. MBL5OURNE: Mrr; R. Ell i i , 371 Moreland Road, Oobura Want. N 18. WO. Phone FW 8118. BRISBANE (Myor. and DunwlchJ: Mr. and Mrs. 0. Lean. Delopaine St., Nundah, N.E.3. ’Phone: M 6708. Yr. Bam Wllson, Travelling Natlve Evangelist.

N E W SOUTH WALES. U U A H (Port Btephena). Boldlera Pt.: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Long, Memorial Van. Yrr. W . Eroma, 14 Roslyn Avenue, Isllngton. PINDIMAR (Port Itephnns): Mr. and Mrn. E. A. Colllns. Plndimar. IUNOLETON. Maltland, Aberdeen: Mlss M. Bagnall, Dunolly, Singleton. Yr. and Mrs. Harry Miller (Natlre Worker.). UTOOMBA: Yr. D . 7rbb. “Narara.” Lurllne Btreet. Katoomba

WALCHA (New England). Woolbrook, Noaendoc, Nimr .1S Ingalba, Kentucky meek. Wralls:

Mrs. F. Munro (Natlve Worker). LONO OULLY (Tlnghs), Bundarra, Ashford. Btrathbo- Armldale:

Mrs. Ella Blalr. Mr. Peter Cross, Mr. Fred B a r b r (Natlre Workers). TABULAM OABINO: Mrllangmee, Pretty 0114: PINOAL HEAD (Tweed Heada). Eukrabah, *door. Parry’s Estate. Oudgen. Oobaki Road:

Miss J. Byron, A.I.M., Fingal Head, Tweed River. Yr. W. S l a f f w . Bllllnudpel: Mr. L. B r o m l n r (Nathe Worker). YORII. Terry-HIo-HI.: Miss F. Abbott, A.I.M.. East Moree. EOOOABILLA, Neerorra: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Robbins, A.I.M., Boggabilla. Yn. Knor (Natlve Worker).

Quambone: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Flood. A.I.M.. Walaett.

(OlngIe llw*rVo), Wae W M , NUr8kI.

. - BREWARRINA (Culgoa Rlver), Wellmoringle, Ooodoose. Bourke Dennawan. Mr. a i d Mre. D. Ferguson (Natlve Workers).

00- 000LAOONO: The ROCk4 N o o n b m a : Yr. W . Ildroa, Brousham It. Mr. J. Slmpson (Native Worker). Yr. and Mrs. L L I ~ I U ~ J Ormt (Natlre WorkermJ.

BULOANDRM&IIVB. Warren. Narromhe. P m k EIU, Dutdeloo:

MISS M. Campbell and MISS Law, Bulgnndrarnlne. vla Tomlngley. Yr. rl YTJ. B#rut t , EuUchIe Et., Peak HIlL

PILLJGA: Mr. and Mr8. W. Naden (Natlve Workers). DUBBO. TALBRAOAR: Miss J. Procier. 90 Burke Street, North Dubbo.

OONDOBOLIN. Euabolon#. Narrandera: Yr. 0. Barlow. Yr and Yr.. 0. O r u t (Natlrm Worker.)

A I M October 18, 1939.

D I R E C T O R Y MENINDEE (DarliDg Rwer l , Miss F. M. Beasley, A.I.M., Menindee, N.S.W. Niss B. \Vllson. YnSS. Pudman. Brungle: Miss Ginger, Meehan Streer Yass. Yr. and AJrr. J . C . Arrrrrtro&, Yasa: Mr. rrd dfrr. A. Souchwl l , Pudman. UARLINGTON POINT (Murrumbidgee Rlver): Mr. J. Swift, Mrs. I. Carter (Natlve Worker.). Mr and Mrs G. Cormier (Native Workers). YOONAH CULLAH (Edwarda Rlver). Barham: airs. Whitridge, Miss J. Firmin, Miss F. Lawtey. Moon Cul!ah, via Deniliquin.

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BALRANALD (Murrumbidgee Rlver). Youlamein. O N I ~ ~ . Stoney Crosslng, yallte (N.S.W.). Bpewa, Myat10 Pwk. Lake Boga IVlc.): Mlma W. Ayling. A.I.M., Balranald, N.B.W. M Y . snd M r r . L M o c n u u ~ h z ~ m , “The Doon.” Lake Baga (VL..). CUMMERAOUNJA and Barmah (Murrsy River) : Miss C. Prernell, Mlrm A. Peterson, Barmah. rla PI- Victoria. Mrs. C. Muir, Mr. J. Helsnd (Native Workerm).

QUEENSLAND, BEAUDESERT: Mrr. a d M i s s Fordrr. MITCHELL. Augathella. €It. Oeorge. Bollon. D l r r e n b u . S Charlevllle: Miss A. Irons. Mitchell. Miss Doris Currie. Xrr. f uAas. Mltchell. CUNNAMULLA, Tinnenburra: CHERBOURG IOovernment Settlcmentl : Miss M. Shankelton, Miss A. CavaGgh, Box 9, Murgon. Mr a d Mrr. N. Smyfh, Murgon.

Native Workers: Mrs. L. Klna. Mr. W. McKeneie, Mr. and Mrs H Brunette Mrs. T. Colllns. Mr and

Mrs.‘ W.’ Phllllps, Mr. and Mm. J. Stanley. OAYNDAE. Ban Ban Bprlngs. Eldsvold. H a w k r d flarnboonr - -_ - - ._ . Yr. Rose, Mrs. A. Scold (Pialba), Mr. Dayison.

WOORABINDA (Oovernment Settlement). B a r a l a k Mr. and Mrs. J. Demlln (Native Workers). Oayndah.

Bprlngsure: Mr. and Mrs. K. Bowen. Mr. L. Watson, Perch Creek. via Duaringa.

Rockhampton

PALM ISLAND (Oovernment Bettlement). Phantom b.: Mr. and Mrs. E. Bnokley. A.I.M. PrlWte Mall Bar. P s b

ROCKHAMPTON: M1.S W. W e b . Park Avenue. N O N

-. Is. via Townsvllle. Nittve Workers: Dan Kyle (Natlve P u t o r ) . Leob 5b. w. Corbitt. P. Ross, M. Free. OAIRNS AND DISTRICT AND COOKTOWN VACANT. HERBERTON. Atherton, Mareeba, Mllanda: Yr. M. R l c h u d s (Native Worker). RAVENSHOE. Mlllaa Mlllaa. Chlllagoe. helyn: Yr. L. Ddmu, Rmvenrhoc. NORMANTON lThe Oulf). Croydon. Oregory: Mr. and Mrs. Weymouth (appointed). mr. K. Coliey. Nlpper (haclre Worker).

H ~ / d a r f , Normanton.

NORTHERN TERRITOBY. DARWIN. Adelaide River, Katherlne: Mr. C. W. Taylor, Box 69 Darwin. TENNANT CREEK, B a n i a Banks, Alroy, P0Wel.s CrWk. Rockhampton Dawns: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Weaton, Aborlglnes’ Inland MiSSlOn. Tennnnt Creek. BIRDUM Newcastle Waters: Mr. R. Peaker, Aborigines’ Inland Mlssion. Darwln. N.T. con Furlough).

On Furlough: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. H. Weymouth. On Leare: Miss Sutton, MISS Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Hlggs.

Snpernum?rarles: Miss A. Monks. Miss E. Barker. MISS M. I. Crebbin. MISS Balley,


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