R AIM A Monthly Record of the Aborigines' Inland Mission of

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Vol. XXX. No. 4

December 16th

1935

THE AIM-

To give Light t o them that sit in darkness

the field

The 80,000 Aborigines of Australia

WHEN THE EVILS OF EARTH WERE GREATEST. THE CHRIST-CHILD CAME FROM AFAR: WHEN THE NIGHT OF THE WORLD WAS DARKEST SHONE FORTH THE BETHLEHEM STAR: GLORY AND PEACE WAS I T S MESSAGE, l o v e AND GOODWILL TO MEN A PEACE BEYOND THEIR MAKING, A PEACE BEYOND THEIR KEN.

LONG HAS THE VEXED WORLD WAITED THE PEACE THAT HE CAME TO BRING: LONG HAVE THE TURBULENT PEOPLES LOOKED FOR A RIGHTEOUS KING: LONG HAS HIS SAD CREATION WAITED REDEMPTION'S WORD: LUNG HAVE HIS FAITHFUL SERVANTS WATCHED FOR THEIR ABSENT LORD.

LONG-BUT THE TIME DRAWS NEARER, THE BRIDEGROOM COMES FROM AFAR: WHEN THE NIGHT OF THE AGE IS DARKEST WE SHALL SEE THE MORNING STAR. EVIL IS GROWING STRONGER, AND HEARTS ARE SICK WITH FEAR: BUT OUR HOPE IS GROWING BRIGHTER, FOR WE KNOW THAT THE HOUR IS NEAR.

FAINT IN THE DARK SKIES GLEAMING, FAINT ON THE ROARING SEAS, BUT IT HERALDS THE DAWN OF GLORY AND IT HASTENS THE DAY OF PEACE THE GLORY. THE PEACE HE IS BRINGING, THE KING WHO COMES FROM AFAR; AND TO HIM WHO OVERCOMETH HE WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR.

ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT.

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Hon. Bnrinees Yanagar, A.I.M. Oftlce, 242 Pitt Street,

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ME38 HALL, Hart St., I%mtad, LaIlnOWbB.

Two little Manly (N.S.W.) child- ren, almost emptied their large press of toys and gave ’70 to Mrs. Newton, our representative there for our dark children’s Xmas tree.

Christmas gifts are coming in well, and Miss Acland has been get- ting them away as quickly as pos- sible t o our far away stations.

Miss Long has been helping and has also been speaking at a good number of meetings, especially young people’s gatherings.

Our new workers, Messrs. Fletcher and Taylor, will be ready t o go for- ward this month, and our plan for them is t o send them with Yr. Long, to a station, to gain the ne- cessary experience before starting on their own particular work.

We commend these young men to our constituency. Mr. Fletcher comes from Melbourne and Mr. Taylor from West Maitland.

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- The seventeen Aboriginal men,

representing the Arunta and W e i p tribes, who have been bronght down from Palm Island for film pur- poses, are encamped near Maronbra Our ex-Missionary, Mr. R. Bowie, P in tonch With them on behalf of the A.I.M. Seven of their number be- long to our church on Palm Island. -

In connection with our Forest Lodge Girls’ Auxiliary, Mr. Born, husband of the president, completed seven communion trays this year. These were sent to Cherbourg; Woorabinda (2), Cummeragunja, Condobolin and Menindee. One haa yet t o be placed.

Sorrow haa come to another of our Native Workers. NeUe W i l l i m of Bundarra and Long Gully, has lost her husband. He was a splendid husband and father, working unre- mittingly to provide for his house- hold, and was dearly loved in re- turn. Oar prayers and sympathies nre with our sister in her bereave- ment. -

Our Cumrneraganja Missionaries wish us t o draw attention t o their correct postal address. I t is “A.I.M.” Barmah Township, Victoria Them is no P.O. at Cummeragunja. This is simply the name of the Aborigin- al Reserve, which is situated on the N.S.W. side of the River.

- Two boys, aged 11 and 12 years,

who live a t Oatlands, Tasmania, have sent two mats amongst the Tasmanian gifts for our Christmas season. They made these mats of pieces with a crochet needle. They attended the Oatlands Work Band regularly for two years, during which each boy worked untiringlp on h P mat. It was displayed at the Hobnrt Annnd Meeting, and their patient labour of love touehed all hearts.

December 16, 1935.

Influence in its ultimate analysis depends entirely on personal character.

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Thus our external power with others depends on our internal com- munion with “the eternal Spirit.’’

* * * * The strength of God is only

imparted to men of action. . * * e

Consecration means both concen- tration and comprehension.

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Souls are not “dittos” and we dif€er not because we are not Chris- tians but because we are human.

All for Jesnsl All my being’s ransomed powers;

All my thoughts, and words, and

All my days, and all my hours.

The foot of the ladder is a poor place to sit down.-(Tibetan Pro- verb.)

WHY DOTH HE TBILRY?

14 :3. “The Lord is not slack con-

cerning His promise.” &mtber day and J e w has not

come1 Why doth H e tarry? Perhaps thst we may carry The news of His PIBSB Coming

Who have not heard who have not

Who have not yet prep-

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“I will ccyme agaia”-John

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ANONYMOUS DONATIONS. Beceived with thanks:. €2 for

General Fund; 10/- from Euea (Question will be answered next month); Postal Note for lO/-, Syd- ney postmark.

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EDITORIAL ONTH by month we have reviewed the work of the Lord in our hands and now we stand at the year’s end with the door about to close behind. us. It is always a j o y to see it ere it clinks, lit up with the golden radi- ance of the Christmas morn with its love

and its gifts (and aye, itn memories), sod its message, “Unto You is born a Savlonr” is glorious news. Whatever circumstances WO And ourselves in-if all be well, the merry bells nct our hearts asinging. I f darkness broods the message comes as a shaft of light and brings hope of sure deliverance and cheered by the blessed fact tha t “Immnnuel” came to dwell among us we can face the opening year with renewed cour- age.

May your Christmas season be blessed with the realised presence of Him who can~e “to undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free”; of Him whose glory still shines around and will one day soon burst in glorious splendour when “He comes for His own.” He came to His own and they received them not-but when He comes for His owu we will leap at His call into His blessed presence, no more t o go out forever.

OR some of ns Christmas this year brings the F Vacnnt Chair, to others there will be no further need of remembrances to loved ones in the distance. They have left us for fairer worlds on high, and the blessed season can never be the same ngrin. But we have lovely memories and more “the blessings which remain.” Someone told me when my beloved hus- band was suddenly taken from us at Christmas time seven years ago, that often the Lord gives to the loved ones left behind all the desirea the departed one had in life for them. I aatched and have found it to be so. One thing after another has come from oar Heavenly Fatheds hand to myself and family, that we know our deer one often longed to provide for 011. ”hie month hru seen another wish fulfilled in

God’s provision of a motor car-wed, but in pd condition. Already i t has eased the burden and I am sure it will increase capacity for work

Many who have desired this help for uae rill re- joice in the Lord’s goodness, particularly the young sister in Hobart who gave mc 5/- toward a ear when I was in Tasmania eighteen month6 ago, and promised to pray until the Lord gave it.

UILDING and re-modelling seem to be the order B o f the day. We scarcely know our Sydney ebap. when we enter them and even in Chatswood our shopping centre weam a completely new appssrr#s The same thing is taking place on our A.I.M. Epslh Out of the first temporary church building at Bavsn- shoe and the part of another commenced 80- time ago, Mr. Weston hns turned out a creditable and corn- fortabte place of worship.

Miss Christie has Commenced a building at Herber- ton in faith that all things neeesanry will be provided,

Miss Shankelton is tackling the much-needed church building on Cherbourg in the aame spirit of faith, and Mr. Buekley, in the midst of removing and re- building the Palm Island Mission Eonse, ha8 im n e w the erection of a permanent church building.

Miss Ginger deaires to commence a m w t nseded Mission House a t f a r away Denawan.

In some cases i t will be necessary for someaoe to go and undertake the erection, with the help of Ua dark people; i n others, the missionaries themaelva csn supervise. On wme stations the dark men M

fairly competent; at others they are inerpriemed but willing, if they have a skilled leader. In all places money is needed for materitL a d mhdourh. and people are laying their nee& before the Led, who has bidden them “Ariae and build.” if the Lord wills, witness each ventare in hifb baoma a eonerete faet a tmtimony to tbs tmth of oar m0-r God L able!

May

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COUNCIL AND AUXILIARY DOINGS. HOBART ANNUAL MEETING AND

GIFT DISPLAY. The Tasmanian “Annual Gift Meeting” was held

in the People’s Hall, Bathurst St., on Wednesday, 13th November, a t 7.45 p.m. The chair was occupied by the vice-president, Mr. W. G. Killworth. The meeting opened by prayer and praise. We were pleas- ed to have our President in our midst before the meeting closed. The meeting was devotional in char- acter.

Mr. E. Lloyd, of Moonah, gave an inspiring address along the line of the blessedness of our giving OUT-

selves unto this work, i t being indeed the Spirit of Jesus Christ, in contradistinction t o the worldly spirit of grasping all they can from others.

Mr. Killworth, in a talk on the Aborigines, showed for our encouragement that we were in line with the will of God, in heeding the call of the dark people of Australia. Solos, in keeping with the meeting, were rendered by the Misses M. Beattie and D. Kay, and were much appreciated. A unique feature of interest among the many and

varied gifts, were two mats made of pieces with a crochet needle, by two Oatlands boys, ages 11 and 12 years. They attended Work Class regularly for two years, each working untiringly at his mat.

Remarks given by the Secretary and Treasurer showed increase in the activities of the work in Tas. mania, as also did the display of gifts on view.

Four new work bands have been started at Bellerive, Bridgewater, Kempton and Oatlands.

H. M. WEYMOUTH, Secretary.

MELBOURNE ANNUAL MEETING. We have every reason to rejoice over our Annual

Meeting on Monday night. Right from the commence- ment the Power of the Spirit was manifestly present, and so it continued to the last moment. We were very pleased with the attendance, which exceeded 300, and included many who had not previously attended our meetings.

The addresses were of a very high order, and Dr. Kitchen, as chairman, imparted a very helpful atmos- phere to the gathering.

It was a great privilege t o have Mr. Arnold Long present, and I am sure everyone was deeply impressed by his fine and forceful message. A very good report of the main outline of his address appeared in the daily press the following morning.

Rev. C. H Nash (Principal of the M.B.I.) also gave an address, which was listened to with great attention. Mr. Feltcher, our outgoing candidate, gave a very

fine testimony, telling of how the call to go out amongst the Aborigines had come to him. The minis- ter of his church (Mr. Fisher) introduced Mr. Fletcher in a brief but telling message.

Mr. Morgan, a former organist of the Collins Street Church, played for us, and Mr. H. Bailey sang a solo.

A couple of days later the Melbourne Council had the pleasure of lunching at the Keswick Cafe with Mr. Long, and around the table we had an opportunity of hearing more about the work of the past year and plans for the future.

BALLARAT AUXILIARY.

T. G. S. GRIEVE, Hon. Sec.

I t is with gladness that we meet together in the interests of the Aborigines month by month. The note struck in our last meeting was “Rejoice ever- more.” Mrs. King, who read the Prayer Letter and Missionaries’ letters, told us that “joy was love enjoyed,” and strength was “love employed,” and we know that i t is only as we abide in Christ, and receive the fullness of the gracious Holy Spirit that we can fulfil the injunction to rejoice evermore.

Miss Grace Long, in her letter, wrote of Aboriginal Endeavourers from the C.E. Societies for our dark people a t Cherbourg and Tweed Heads attending the recent C.E. Convention at Brisbane, a t which their bright testimonies and beautiful singing were a fine contribution. Miss Presnell, writing from Barmah, testifies thus-“Sometimes He lets us walk into the water before He rolls back the waves,’’ and Miss Tomkins, from Tabulam, writes, “The battle grows hotter as the day of our Redemption draweth nigh.”

Some of the members of our Auxiliary ordered copies of “Providential Channels ” from Miss Jackson.

J. E. A. THOMAS, Secretary.

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able t o overcome the craving. For a week she prayed about it, and then came victory, and without a word spoken by us.

A new bush shelter has been built by a couple of the men, nearer the centre of the camp, and is used for the kindergarten Sunday School, an additional number of tiny ones gathering there. Three of the young women and young men are helping with the teaching and sand tray work, etc. The older children continue the Sunday School in the tent.

Prayer meetings held before the Sunday Services are a joy, a few more being added of late. We ask prayer for the babes in Christ that they may desire to grow in grace, and the knowledge of the Word.

We were glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Preece, of the N.S.W. Bush Mission, with the Secretary and three young men of the Fellowship. They helped with some of the meetings, and Mr. Preece showed lantern slides of N.S.W. and the Life of Christ. Two young women accepted the Lord.

W. AYLING. TOOMELAH

The children did well at their Anniversary services which were held on the 3rd and 4th of this month. The Sunday services were rather disappointing, as very few attended in the afternoon, and just as we commenced, a wind storm came and the children’s voices could not be heard above the roar. I n the evening, there was a good attendance, but as the rain poured down, once again the children’s voices could not be heard with the noise, and it was with great difficulty that the message was given. Monday was different. The weather was beautiful, and at about five-thirty, sixty happy children assembled at the hall, where a surprise tea-party was given to them.

At 8 p.m., about eighty people gathered in the hall for a special service and the prizegiving. Two re- ceived Bibles, for first prizes, in their division; and for the second prizes, a New Testament was given to one and a book to another, while other little ones received large texts. One boy received a card for reciting correctly from memory the 23rd Psalm. Dur- ing the evening the children sang special hymns and action songs. There were also dialogues with Gospel messages, and recitations of scripture from memory. The people were greatly impressed and we trust much blessing may be the result.

We all gladly welcomed Mr. Cash last Thursday, and trust he will have a blessed time with ns.

M. E. McAulay YASS.

“When He putteth forth His own sheep He goeth before’’ (John 10.4).

The golden truth of the above text has once more been proved. It was given me first by my miniiter, who led me to Christ, when seeing me off by train when I first came into the work, and has been proved many times since.

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Mr. Wilson, our associate worker, accompanied by his niece, Miss Essie McGregor, brought me across to Yass in the little car, Mr. Wilson and his niece re- turning the same day, while I remained t o spend two happy weeks ministering to our dark people, a shep- herdless flock of about 95. It has been nice to have fellowship with those who love the Lord. Meetings have been well attended and seed sown which we trust will, in due time, bring forth fruit. The Reserve with its well kept houses, day school, and our little church, is situated up on the side of a hill about a mile from the town, and though the climb is heavy on a hot day, one is well repaid by the refreshing breezes and lovely view on reaching the top. The people have been most kind, especially in seeing me home after the evening meetings, carrying with them either a hurricane lamp or torch. One of them re- marked, “It must have been the Lord, I’ve had this torch for some time, but got no good out of it” (or words to that effect) “until yesterday I took it to another shop and he put it right; it was wonderful, just when I needed it for this.”

Sometimes we make the hills ring with our choruses as the little girls sing on the way home.

I am sorry to be leaving the dear people here, but the work at Cowra is calling, and I hope to come again sometime. Please pray for the work here.

M. CAMPBELL. MOREE. Mr Haines writes:-I have just come from the

hospital, where I found Mrs. Peter Cutmore. Most of our people are well. For myself, I have just passed my 79th birthday on November 19 and am still going. I expect to take a holiday in the New Year a t the invitation of friends at Glenorie, where I hope t o spend a couple of weeks. It is two years since I left Moree for a spell. Mrs Ben Smith reports:-The women’s sewing meet-

ing is being blessed of the Lord. We had quite a room full last week and they are keenly interested. I am now able to go around the homes in the morn- ings, being improved a little in health. We are pray- ing that many may be brought to Christ.

QUEENSLAND

HERBERTON. Our hearts were raised in praise and in thanks-

giving to our all-enabling Lord when two weeks ago, during a week-end spent with us, our brother from Ravenshoe, Mr. Weston, commenced the building of our long waited for church, in response to His com- mand, Go forward, which has been plainly heard.

Although a much greater sum of money than we at present have in hand will be necessary, we are mak- ing a start in faith, looking unto the Lord for our supplies, sure that He will never fail us nor forsake

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8 OUR us. Your earnest prayers are asked that should it please Him, me may be enabled to have our church in time for Xmas. E. CHRISTIE. RAVENSHOE.

It was my privilegs last month to be present at the opening of our new church at Ravenshoe, which was built by our brother, Mr. Weston, in his spare time. He pulled down the old church and with the best of the material finished the one Mr. Biddle started. The present building is 22 x 17, and is painted a very dark red. Mr. Weston has also made moveable seats and a platform with a table at one end and the organ given by Mr. Delves on the other.

The opening ceremony being performed i n the morn- ing, we had the pleasure of the company of the Methodist minister, Mr. G. F. Cheetham, whose privi- lege i t was to declare the building “open” to the glory of God.

During the afternoon Mr. Weston gave us a very interesting “Chalk Talk” on a lighthouse, proving to all present that the Lord wants us each to let our light shine.

The singing of “Keep me shining, Lord,” and the pronouncing of Benediction, brought to its close a very happy day.

I am sure that everyone will join me i n prayer that this new church will become the birthplace of many precious souls. E. CHRIBTIE. CHEBBOUBG.

Our people are full of praise to God for sending them another missionary in Miss F. Abbott. On the Wednesday night after her a m v a l a very

nice welcome was accorded her by our people. W e all appreciated this evening very much, M it wao entirely their own effort. Items were rendered by both child- ren and adults. Words of welcome were spoken by our church members.

Air. and Yrs. Thomas called as they passed throngh to Woorabinda. Mr. Thomas addreased a large gather- ing. The people were delighted to meet two more of our missionaries, and are following them with their prayers.

The different departments of the Lord’s work here are going on steadily.

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There are twelve Christians in preparation for b a p tism; please pray them through.

The native workers have been having much en- couragement in their cottage meetings and still seek more prayerful support.

At our recent Church Business Meeting a committee was formed to commence operations in preparation for our Church Building. As worldly pleasures increase and occupy the public

hall, we realise the urgent need of a church building that our meetings be unhindered.

Would those interested join us in prayer, that thin big undertaking may go forward.

M. SHANKELTON.

CHEBBOUaGC CHUBCH BUILDING. A suitable site for a church building on Cherbourg

Settlement was granted a year ago and our people have been working and giving till they have a small sum in hand. A Christian young man in Brisbane, who is an architect, prepared a plan which was sub- mitted to the Queensland Aboriginal Department and passed.

At the convention in September the object for effort in the coming year placed before the Native Church was this building to be built in readiness for occupation before next convention.

The church has now appointed a building committee t o commence preparations. We have promised to a l l the attention of all our praying friends to this pro- ject, which is a big one to our people.

Will you pray that they may be strengthened for the task M the start is made in faith and prayer that the large amount required will be supplied aa the work progressesT

A NEW CHUBCH BUILDING BEQUIBED. ACharch building on Palm Island is necessary

also to come into line with the Settlement design. The present one is constructed of native material and mast be replaced by a permanent structure. Mr. Buekley will tackle this after the Mission House is completed. Mr. Davieon has sent €l/l/- to open a Church Building Fund.

‘I PROVIDENTIAL CHANNELS’ By- f ;ong .

Rice 2/- postad.

A telegram received upan tbe Ihst mpies reaching the hands of rr#ders:- “Congratulations Providentid chaanela Mtmtsneed. Victoriouslite. hxhwlen; is great. Send hundred.”

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December 16, 1935. O U B A I M 9

A U S T R A L I A C A L L I N G M a g g i e was an Aboriginal weman who had lived in sin and darkness, and as a result, became so diseased in body and brain that a t times she did not understand the simplest questions put to her, but would just stare with a vacant expression in her eyes.

The Missionaries visited the camp where Maggie lived, but they had very little opportunity of presenting the Gospel to her, as Maggie always hid herself when she knew the Mis- sionaries were near.

However, the much longed for op- portunity came later on, when Maggie became weaker physically, and she was moved t o another camp, where the Missionary found her lg- ing on a blanket, inside her little grass hut, too ill to walk about.

“Is i t possible to teach her any- thing?” So questioned God’s mes-

senger. “With God all things are possible,” was the Spirit’s answer.

So, in faith, the Missionary went to tell her the old, old story. But how to begin was the problem. Her picture roll, by the guidance of Qod’s Holy Spirit, solved it.

She openod the roll, and showed a picture representing the Father’s house, and the Prodigal Son leaving home, and told the story of the Father’s love for His wandering child.

Maggie just lay there with the old, vacant expression, and gavo no sign of even hearing what was said to her.

The Missionary went away with a heavy heart, but with a prayer to give intelligence to the poor suffer- er, even if only for a few minutes, that she might understand the GOe- pel.

Day after day Maggie was visit- ed for nearly a fortnight, and the same story told to her with appap ently no result.

Still the rnissionarim prayed on in faith. One day, after climbing the hill, with a heavy heart, the

A series of Short Stories of Real Anstrslians - the

Aborigines.

MAGGIE.

missionary reached Maggie’s hut to find her sitting up and smiling brightly, the old vacant expregsion having left her face for the first time during the visits paid to her.

The assurance eame-God has an- swered prayer, and now is the time to iind out how much Maggie under- stands.

When asked-“Do yon remember what I’ve been telling you about Jesus, Maggie?” She replied, “Yes, He come to me and say, I got nice place ready for you up there, M a g gie.” “Who said that?” “Jesus.” “What did you say to Him?” “I not say anything.’’

Then the story was told once again, the missionary going over every bit slowly t o make it plain t o this poor sinner. Great waa the mis- sionary’s joy when she perceived that the listener was taking it in, and when she asked so eagerly, “Him give me clean heart?”

She was assured that cleansing was for her and she expressed her desire t o have her heart made clean.

She prayed for the first time- “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I been sinner, I been do bad things, I want you clean my heart, give me new heart, take me up there, Jesus’ sake, Amen.”

She seemed se bright and happy after the decision, and the mission- ary went home with joy in her heart. But next time Maggie was visited there was the old vacant stare, and Maggie did not seem to understand anything that was said to her. A shade of doubt crept into the workers‘ hearts and they p r a r ed that the Lord would give the amranee in some way if Mssgie was truly saved.

A few days later e g WBB heard coming from the camp where

Maggie lived, and the missionary found that she had passed away, just a few minutes before. A group of heathen women stood around her body wailing; but ceased as the mis- sionary asked about their friend. In answer t o a question they re-

plied, “Yes, she gone. Sunrise, she look up at sun, and she keep leok- iug up, then little while ago she look up at sun again, and she say, ‘I pray for myself, I pray for you, I go up there-you must come, too.’ -then she say-‘one minute more I be off’ and she close her eyes, she gone. ’ ’

Maggie had truly gone Home. This poor Aboriginal woman had

fulfilled the conditions of the mes- sage of salvation. She had acknow- ledged her sin, repented, sought cleansing, asked for a new heart, and a title to heaven; thus she had a right to believe that she was saved.

She believed as a littlo child, trusted her Saviour and without a fear, stepped into the dark valley knowing that in a moment she would be with Him. Oh! don’t you hear them calling? They call to you and me. To save from sin appalling, Their captive souls set frco. Come spread aboard the atory, Of Christ, the Son of God; Who left His Home in Glory, And shed His precious blood. He died to save lost sinners, From death, and sin and hell; Oh! Why not bc soul-winners? Why not this message tell? Ho said to every nation, Go! Tell them every one; That all may have salvation, For He refuses none. Then why are millions dying, In sin’s most awfnl night? Because someone’s denying The Word that giveth light. Oh1 Christians now delaying, W h y don’t you heed the eallt By going-giving-praying- For there is work for all.

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Australian Aboriginal and Half-caste Aboriginal Population-30th June, 1934.

Full-bloods. Half-castes. TotaL 64,848 21,399 76,247

Nomad Aborigines R ~ S C U ~ 8 Prospector.

Once more our Aborigines have demonstrated their kindness toward a white man in distress. Far ont from his fellows, prospecting at Hatches Creek, Cen- tral Australia, Andrew Windsor was buried in a dis- used shaft under earth and rocks and timbers. His exertions freed him, but a windlass which he grasped gave way and the structuro and debris covered him as he crashed t o the floor of the shaft, uneonauom.

At sundown of the second day a party of nomadic aborigines, whose attention was drawn by the sight of a prospector’s camel tcthered near the shaft mouth, discovered the unconscious man and brought him to the surface. Finally, they took him t o his camp from whence, after he had recovered sufficiently, he travelled to Mt. Isa for medical attention.

Y.M.M. OF THE A.I.M. We have been dependent upon God to direct and

lead us into activities where He would have us, and trust that as time passes we may render useful scrvice unto our Lord and Master through this channel, which we all believe He has opened up for us.

We desire to acknowledge the Lord’s goodness t o us in constraining Mr. Hind to accept the position as our President; already his wise counsel, strong Chris- tian character and personality, has influenced eaeh member of the movement considerably, and all feel we have an able leader.

During the past month we were engaged i n arrang- ing the distribution of literature for the Annual Meetings. Mrs. Long directed operations t o help us, but next year we trust will be able to take it over completely.

We were also privileged to arrange the ushering for the Snnual Meetings, each member wearing a purple and gold badge, was allotted a position, under the dixeetion of Mr. Gowans.

We have not yet been successful in procuring a suitable second-hand lantern. Four have been inspect- ed, and one given a trial, but did not reach expecta- tions. We are now considering purchasing a new one.

Aboriginal and Half-caste Aboriginal Population of the various states-3Oth June, 1934. NS3.W.-

FUll-blOOdS. Half-castes. Totd. 1,008 9,373 10,481

63 559 612

12,306 4,916 17,222

1,740 1,769 3,509

22,603 4,012 26,616

17,238 770 18,008

Victoria-

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South Australia-

Western Australia-

Northern Territory-

These 5gnres include 10.000 Aborigines in Western Australia estimated to live outside the Muence of European&

Several of our members have begun corresponding with young converts on the field with the idea of helping and encouraging them in their Christian life.

A. E. COCK, Secretary.

MISSION HOUSE BUILDING ON PALM IS.

Mr. Buckley and Mr. Weymouth, with the assistance of some of our dark men, have been engaged in the removal of the Mission House from Curaeao to Palm Island.

Mr. Buckley writes-“On Saturday we went over to Curacao with a band of our men and boys and carried all the material of the house down to the beach ready for loading and on Wednesday (27th ult), we went across with the launch, the Government whaler and flattie to bring across what me could. As i t was fairly rough, we could not load the boat too heavily, hence only transported about two-thirds of the stuff.”

A considerable amount of timber, etc., will be re- quired in the rebuilding and probably a hundred pounds worth. E62 is available and will be spent, and prayer made unto God in faith that He will make a full supply. The former house had thatched walls, but something more permanent is required on Palm Island.

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@fp Abnrigiiw~' Hnlanii 4Ihisiptr af Australia F E D R t U ADVISOBY OOUXafL

F'resident: THE DIRECTOR Vtc+pmldenb: Mr. W. E. COHMACK, hIr. W. PORTER, MA. Hon. kcT-: Mr. J. 6. COWBIN

Ron Tioamror: Yr. A. L. PERRY. Y.mbarr: Yesara. B. A. kIND, H. 0. H A R W D D , A. HICKB, MA.; Revs. A. TAYLOR mnd A. L LEID-

AI1 O5cial Correrpondsner to tho above shnuld ba addressed t o t h e A I M OFICE, 242 PI" BTREET, 8TDNBT. BTATE ADVISOBY OOIRIOILB.

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Road. CunbrburJ, R. Tel.. Cont. IL Yr. tl. WUon, Ho~or. 'Itwo.. 2s: D l l n m b hlll Road Wont Eobar~ W 8 4 . Etreet. Brirbme Yra X U l w h , Eon. Ilh.r.. m@ - Yr. N. I N.nLarlr, Hr. * 8W. E. ktlm-.

Rev. 0. E'. Wwn. Pr. Barb I avo lwk . yr. U- Y.. S. P. Wad&- Pr. C. Eenlw. yr. R w.uw.

Hon. brrt. &icmta-: Mr. 0. EAWKSLET. Hon. MecUcd Addnor: Dr. A. M. MelRTOBE

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Ylu Tootell. Iln. Dodphm. ~b unerroeL

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AuxILllILY B M ( 1 E S AHD BEPEESEHTATIVES, NIUW s o m wALBrn8 vxuronw TASDIA-8

mibNt#-Rem., yr. a mnt, is Errard Street Lmmmemmtom~RoT. t. Smythes R o d . Stroot

8r4r*rchaiea' Hon. Sec.. Mr. J. Ib A Thonucl. Roe Sm.. 3 1 t h Britton. 80

Qeelorr W.8 P r r Yr. h w l l n Ilcwe~tlec-~on. sec, yn w. Hon. See., Mrm. B Butt 79 &lor

sec.. M r a L Rome. Buton Avenue. Erberileld

Brows 14 Romlln Avenue. ImlfiW- Oec,ors Street Ir.cProm. K1wood Ihrrmrlllec-Ror. B. Hohnko, ton.

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mit PU*. Hon. S e c M I m m Wilt.hlro. lbowoombm4r. DUMtor. Rutbvon lamworth-Mrs. A. G. Warner, WQST AUSTRALIA8

0.uB.Ck-r. A Pr-burl. M U - Edlnboro Stroot, M t %awthom. YqlHnyh-a I.rt h..r Pick Hill. Nundle Road. Hon. Sec., Mrs. Wln ovs. 78 S t ree t

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NOTES Mr. Perey Cash left Brisbane in

-the middle of November and travell- ed southward t o tho Queensland- N.S.W. border, where on Toomelab he is giving useful service in finish- ing the Mission House and digging a much needed well while being guided into the work to which he has been called.

Yr. Cash is a brother of our mis siouary, Miss W. Cash.

A very nice organ has been given by a Christian young lady, who de- sired to make a gift to the Lord first and then to the A.I.M. This has been forwarded to our Mission- aries for use in our work at Cum- meragunja-Barmah, and will be re- ceived with much joyfulness and praise to God.

BZr. and Mm. Thomae have been

a t Woorabinda, where their ministry has been very acceptable.

A special donation has been for warded to them, which we trnst will enable them to reach Normanton b e fore this is read.

Miss Cavanagh in the same way is able to go forward to Woorabinds to take charge there in place of Miss Cash, whose breakdown in health necessitates rest a t home in Bris- bane.

Before leaving Walgett, Miss Cavanagh settled Miss Wells in a room in the town, which we trust will prove central for the work i n the district.

Ilbrs. Whitridge is happy a t Moou- ah Cullah and Miss McLean is thankful for helpful companionship and cursistance in the work.

X i s ~ Sales, after a few daya in

Sydney en route from her home 8t Rannes, Queensland, where she spent a brief holiday, passed on to Condo- bolin, to jom in the work with Miss Wheeler.

Miss Campbell has spent a fort- night at Yass, whero our shepherd- less people had the privilege of ser- vices and visitation for this short period.

ANOOTHEB NEW WOBKEB. Mr. G. W. Taylor, of West Maib

land, who has been an accepted Candidate in training came before the Federal Council a t its Novem- ber meeting and his acceptance was confirmed as a missionary on proba- tion. Mr. Taylor spent some time in the Missionary and Bible College, Croydon. We commend this fresh reernit to the sympathy and prayers of all interested in the A.I.M.

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A. I . NI. FIELD DIRECTORY 1. sTaUe7:

Headquarters: MRS. L. W. LONG, Director, 62 Johnson Street, Chatswood. Tel. J 5622. MISS M. ACLAND, 8 Hudson Street. Lewisham. MISS R. G. LONG. 62 Johnson St., Chatswood.

L Oat7 Work: Mra. W. Huuhaon (~ssoclato). Chel- tenham Road. Croydon.

Herre Bajr NISS lU. ACLAND and Mra. Grant (ABanclat.).

MR. G. BLACWET. Springwood. Memorlal Van: M R W. A. LOXQ. C/o. 8 t Johnson Street, Chatswood.

S. Singleton? MISS M. BAGICALL. Dunolly, Slngleton.

4 K m r m a l (Port Stepheus) Eoldler's Pt.: Plndimrr: M r and Mrs. Fred Date.. Natlve Workers: Mrm. W.' Brown, Newcutle (Aaaoclate).

m. Wmleha (New England), Woolbrook, Norend- Nlangala. Walcha Road, Uralla. M n R. o SMITII. Aoaoclnte Worker.

0. Anoldale; Mrs. Callaghan. Natlve Worker. T. Tmbmlrm (Clarence Rlver). Mallanganee. Pretfr

Gully (Rlchmond Rlver): HISS G. TOMKINS. Pretty Gully, Tabulam: Mr. D. Hart, Native Worker.

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(Iamlro: Flr=rt Pa id (Tweed Rlverl. Bukrabah. Drydock: BlR AND IIIRS. C. HIGGS, Tweed Heads. Carool: Mr. W. Slatter. Assodate Worker. Bllllnudpell: Mr. h m m l c k Brownlns: Nattre Workor. Yurwlllumbah : LO-8 Gd17. Bundarre. Aahford. Buseaderm. Btrathboglo : YR. A N D MRS. R 'l'. EARRIS. Tlngha:

Yr. Fred Rarber and Mra. Nellle W1111ama.

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MISS M MCAULAY. MISS M. D. EADIE. MR. P- CASH (temporary). Toomelah. via Boomi. Qlmme. W-18ct1. Anueldool Merkadool. Dunrr- lear. Wee War Narrrbrl duambone: MISS A. C A V A ~ A G H . and' MISS WELLS Wal- g e t t Dcmnawmr. Bourke: MISS F. GINGER. and HISS Q. BAILEY, DOUM- wan, via Brewarrlna Brewarrlna: Mr. Hlgglns. Assoclate Worker. Brewarrlna Reserve: Mr. J. Barker, Natlve Worker. Kmtoomba: Yr. H. McNab. Mr. Tubb and Mrs. Pedersen. As- aoclate Workers. Cow-. The Rocks MOrOnKOla. t30018~0~g. Orangc Wyangla Noonblk: MISS M. 'CAMPBELL, Brougham Etreet, Cowra. Mr. W. Wll6On. Aasoclate Worker. Mr. and M r a

Llndaay Grant. Ale= Wllllams. N i t h e Workera E~ltmrdrrmlne. Warren. Dubbo. Dandaloo. Narro- mlae. Oln Oln: HISS X. BL IIMITH. on leave. Peak HIG. Mr. and Yrs. Bennett. Aaeoclate Workers. Ckr~obollr. Euabolonu Trundle: HISS F. W H E E L E R MISS D. SALES, Yr. Gllbert Barlow. Nrtlve Worker. Condobolsn. Memlrdee (Darllng Rlver)

MR. AND MRS. SHINAR (Associate). Tw. Pudman Brungle: Yr.. J. Walk&. Natlve Helper. Dul(r.tor Polrt (Murrurnbldsee Rlver): Yr. Robt Peters. Natlve Worker- M00m.l Opllrh (Edrnrh Rlrcr) Birham Youlr- mOllb Brlranald. Canally. N.8.W.: 8pOwa &d My.- tle Park. Vletorlr m*s S U m O H (on leave), MISS M c L w , Mooaab CuIlah, via Denlliquln. MRS. WHITRIDGB Yr. and Mra. Lea. McNaughton (Aasoclato Workers). Lake Roga. Vlctorln. C)RI*rrmal- (Murray River) : IKISS C. PRESNELL MISS M. NEAVE, Barmah Township via Picola' Victoria. m S . 0. iIUIR, Nat& Worker.

MISS J. BYRON. MISS W. AYLIICI. MenIndee.

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MISS F. BIOISLIPY Wllston R o d . Newmarket. U. MltcLe11. Au.athelir. 8t. Qeorge. Charlorlllo. Bol

Ion. Cunnamullr: Vacant Mrs. Jukea, Aaaoclate Worker.

W. Cbrrhmri (Government Rettlement): MISS M. SHANKELTON. MISS F. ABBOTT.

Mr. and Mrs. N. Smyth Asaoclate Workers. Natlve Workers: Mrs. 'Llly Klna. Tottle DemlIq Harry and Edle Brunette. W. McKenzle. Albert Brown, Tottie Collins, J. Heggarty.

SV. Ga~ndmlt, Ban Ban Bprlnga. Eldsvold. Harkwood. Camboon: Mr. Rose, Mrs. A. Scott. Aaaoclate Workers; Native Worker, Daisy Law. Bundaberg: Mrs. Bralnwood. Associate Worker.

SO. Woormblrda (Government Settlement). Baralaba

Box 9. MurKon.

and Sprlngsure: MISS W. CASH (on leave). MISS A. CAVANAGR and MISS E. TYLER, Perch Creek.

2B. Palm Island (Government Settlement). via Towns-

Dan bltt. kiam and Bella Conway. P. I M. Free. W. Mattesby and D.

ville: M R AND MRS. E. BUCKLEY, and M R H. WEY- MOUTH.

I Kyle (Natlve Pastor). Lena Kyle. W. Cor- Kelly, Natlvo

-toas.

Workers. S& Cairns and Diatrlet: NISS A. LAWSON (on leave). 91. Cooktolrr: Vacant

32. Rnveruhoer Millaa Millaa. Chillagoe. Evelyn: MISS E. CHRISTIE. Herberton. MR. DELVES (Associate).

S8. Hrrbcrtor. Atherton: MISS BL (IBRISTIE, Herberton. B I u e e b m r

M R AND MRS. 1. THOMAS. NR. K. BOWEN. SI. Iormrrtor (The Gulf):

- _ _ _ A.I.M.. Normanton.

MISS M. 1. CRRBBIN (Supernumerary). Oa leave HISS A. YOIIWS (England). HISS BARXm

On alck leave: MISS J. FUUKXI. Accepted for Service: MR. FLETCHER and BIR 0. W. TAYLOR

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