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N O V E M B E R ,

1934

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THE AIM-

To give Light to them that sit in darkness.

TEE FIELD-

The 80,000 Aborigines of Australia.

THE COMMAND-

Matthew 28: 19-20.

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November, 1934. 2 OUR A I M

A MONTHLY MESSAGE

ANNUAL MEETINGS, 1934.

UESDAY, Oct. 30, was a day of grace. Streams from the throne in glory flowed over our

meetings, and the Spirit of God had right of way, and, we believe, the Christ of God was glorified. Prayer was truly answered.

The weather was delightful. The halls taken for the various meetings were bright and comfortable, and there was a large attendance of sympathetic friends t o rejoice with us in what the Lord has done.

At eleven o’clock our Ladies’ Auxiliary began to assemble, and soon a lovely band of devoted sisters under the leadership of Mrs. Rouse, had the tea under way. It was their gift t o the A.I.M., and a beautiful one it was, and through the offering boxes on the table they were able to pay the rent of the various halls used.

Several brethren helped in the preparations for the meetings, and in directing everyone to the halls, where the afternoon meeting was held, then to the Exhibition and to the luncheon hall, and to the great gathering place at night.

THE AFTERNOON MEETING.

This was the largest gathering yet held in the afternoon. Rev. C. Benson Barnett was in the chair, and gave us a beautiful encouraging exhortation. Mr. Cousin, our secretary, gave the salient features from our report, which was printed and in the hands of those present. Mr. Perry read the treasurer’s statement, which, although it showed the small amount of money on which a great far-reaching work is accomplished without debt, yet there was cause for gratitude that $150 more than last year had reached him for general purposes, and $300 more had reached the field direct-an increase of funds to the amount of $450.

The afternoon speakers were Mrs. Thomas, from Normanton, who de- lighted US with a few of her experiences; and Mrs. Hams, of Tingha, who told US of the blessings of our Conventions.

T MELBOURNE ANNUAL MEETINGS.

The Victorian Council invite all A.I.M. friends t o their ANNUL MEETING, to be held in the UPPER SCOT’S HALL, RUSSELL STREET, on

Miss R. Grace Long, from Barambah, Queensland, wil l be the Missionary speaker.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th at 7.45 p.m.

Mr. T. G. S. Grieve, hon. secretary, Melbourne A.I.M. Council, will be pleased to arrange for Miss Long to tell of the work of the Mission, or to give lantern lectures in and around Melbourne during November. Mr. Grieve’s address is 3 Carinda Road, Canterbury. Tele- phone W2734.

NATIVE CHRISTIANS TAKE PART.

Several native Christians were present, representing Karuah, Tingha, and Darlington Pt., and during the afternoon and evening gave the following items: A 8010, Mrs. Janie Ridegway, “Jesus Un- derstands”; duet, Mrs. Florrie Munro and Mrs. Daisy Russell, “Sowing the Seed”; solo, Mrs. Munro, “Give Me Jesus”; in uni- son, “Oh, Won’t Somebody Tell Them?”; Mrs. Munro and Mrs. Ridegway each gave testimonies, and one of the speakers at the evening meeting was Mr. Robt. Peters, native missionary. EVENING RALLY.

After tea Mr. R. Hind conducted an inspirational interval meeting.

At 7.45 Canon R. B. S. Hammond presided over a large gathering of the Lord’s people in Sydney’s beautiful Assembly Hall, when he very helpfully commended the Mission and its great work. THE SPEAKERS.

The speakers were Miss Campbell, who drew from her long experience in the work, a t Karuah, Walcha, Gayndah, Barambah and Cowra; Mr. I. Thomas, who told US of the location of Normanton, the nature of the work, the blessing given, and the great field awaiting the Gospel, and the need of a utility truck to compass it. Mrs. Long took as her topic for this year’s Annual Meet- ing address “Room for Australia’s Aborigines,” room on earth, room

in heaven, room in the church, room on the field, and now room is desired by the young Christian aborigines for equipment for special Missionary service. Under this heading she placed before the audi- ence the proposed Native Missionary and Bible College on the Queensland border which we hope t o open this year, making a plea also for workers for the field, where the need is des. perate.

As mentioned before, Robert Peters, Native Missionary, told of his conversion and his call, and of the band of Christians praying for him at Darlington Point, the fruit of his labours for Christ.

Our Vice-President, Mr. Porter, thanked the chairman, and all who had helped, and a wonderful meeting closed with the hymn, “Who is on the Lord’s Side, Who for Him Will GO?” and the Benediction.

This year’s special feature was an exhibition of native weapons and handicraft, and a photo gallery pre- pared and arranged by Miss Grace Long, who was assisted on the day by her brother and sisters, Mr. Wil- son, Miss Whiddon, and Miss Bar- ker. I t was greatly appreciated, the deepest interest being shown by all who visited it.

As we sang a t the close of the afternoon gathering we say now as we look back on these wonderful meetings :

THE EXHIBITION.

“To God be the glory, “Great things He hath done!”

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


November, 1934. O U R A I M 3

Mrs. L. W. LONG

5th 242

Director :

Headquarters:

Floor, Bible Home,

Pitt St., Sydney,

N.S.W.

Telephone MA 2078.

Our Motto: “Our God is Able.”

The Aborigines Inland mission of Australia Founded August 1, 1905.

OBJECT-To carry out with respect t o Australia’s aboriginal people the Master’s Command-“Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations,’’ by sending Missionaries t o Aboriginal Camps and Settle ments throughout Australia to preach the Gospel and teach them how t o live Christian lives.

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

SUPPORT-The Mission is supported by the unsolicited freewill offerings of God’s people, given in answer t o prayer.

Twenty-ninth Annual Report Year Ended 30th Sept. 1934

Through childrer Saviour

HE past year has, as usual, been one of strenuous labour and many difficulties for our Missionaries, but, as will be learned from the report of their work and experiences, the results in the lives of the people to whom they minister have been worth it a l l

hout our fteld of operations men, women and have been brought into living touch with their

Christians have received instruction and encouragement in the Way of Life, while the sick, the poor, the down-trodden, the sorrowing and the tempted, have been helped by loving sympathy and wise counsel, which, but for the ministry of our Mis- sionaries, would never have been, received.

I n all our labours the foremost object is to make known to the Aborigines Christ, and “Him Crucified.” All else is subordinate to the Cross, and time and time again has the preaching of the Cross proved to be the power of God unto salvation to those tha t believe, as well as the place of victory and the entering into that liberty wherein sin has no more dominion to those who make a full surrender.

MISSIONARY STAFF. GAIN we are thankful for the interest of the A Lord’s people in the spiritual condition of the

Aborigines. Many enquiries about the work of a missionary were received during the year, resulting in no less than twenty offers of personal service. Four applicants were accepted as Missionaries on probation, one as an associate Missionary and one for training, while eight applications were withdrawn, deferred or rejected. During the year three probationers were accepted as junior Missionaries, while the services of five were lost to the Mission, one, the late Miss Light- body, by death, and four by resignation. The workers on our roll at the close of the year were 50 missionaries, of whom 45 are on active service (3 being on probation), 20 associate workers and 36 native workers.

ADVISORY COUNCILS.

UCH of the time of the Advisory Council M during the year has been occupied by a revision of the Constitution. It had long been felt that a re- organisation was necessary in order to give our Aux- iliaries in other States a greater measure of responsibility for the work of the Mission. A revision of the Constitution was therefore undertaken with a view to the establishment of Advisory Councils in each State. This revision has been almost completed, and during the year the Melbourne and Brisbane Aur- iliaries have been formed into the Victorian and Queensland Advisory Councils respectively. We now have Advisory Councils operating in N.S.W., Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, while the Federal Advisory Council, to which the States may appoint representatives, is located in Sydney.

The 15 remaining Auxiliaries have continued their splendid support throughout the year. The chief of these is the N.S.W. Women’s Auxiliary, which exists to personally help our Missionaries. Their cupboard is constantly replenished with suitable supplies for workers on the field, and, in addition, the Churches on our stations a re supplied with communion glasses. The Annual Tea is in their hands, and is provided for and carried out with great success. Emanating from the Women’s Auxiliary we have our Girls’ auxiliaries; which have given considerable help in providing gar- ments for the children of our stations.

THE PRAYER BAND.

The Prayer-Band, with Mrs. Porter as secretary, is ever widening and increasing in membership.

By faith we stand, with prayer as our one avenue of appeal, and the Lord has gathered around us a great company of intercessors; hundreds individually, besides our 53 Prayer-bands continually bear the work,


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Mr. Higgs was not able t o leave the hospital for a few days after we had heard he could do so. He is still weak, and may have to go to Brisbane. Mr. and Mrs. Higgs wish to thank all praying friends through ‘ Our Aim, for their help in praying and giving.

Mrs. Harris spent a happy three weeks at Karuah, her first station. She had with her Mrs. Florrie Munro, one of the Tingha Chris- tians, whom the people took into their hearts.

Mr. and Mrs. Harle Lovelock and party called to see Miss Bailey at Tabulam, Mr. and Mrs. Buckley a t Fairy Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Higgs and Mr. Blunt at Tweed Heads, on their way back to Brisbane from their motor holiday in N.S.W. Mr. and Mrs. Lovelock also visited the Katoomba Sunday School while there.

“He hath acquainted himself with my beaten path. When He hath searched me out, I shall come out shining.” Job. 23-10 (free transla- tion).

Faith is that God-given faculty which, when exercised, brings the unseen into plain view, and by which the impossible things are made possible. It deals with super- naturals.

The staunchest tree is not found in the shelter of the forest, but out in the open, where the winds from every quarter beat upon it, and bend and twist it until it becomes a giant in stature. This is the tree which the mechanic wants his tools made of, and the wagon-maker seeks.

Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials. Hold on. Hold fast. Hold out. Patience is genius. If there be no enemy, no fight; if no fight, no victory; if no victory, no crown.

“Groanings which cannot be ut- tered” are often prayers which cannot be refused.

Lord, teach me the art of patience when I am well, and give me the use of it when I am sick.

“OUR AIM” SUBSCRIPTIONS. Mr. F. Selwood gave a Sunday’s help a t Cherbourg during the month, The jeweller does not cut and which was very acceptable. polish a paving stone; it is the

precious stones that he cuts. It is Askowledged with Grateful The sad news has reached us of a sign that the Lord counts us

the death of Mrs. Delpratt, of Perch worth cutting when He chastens us.

8/10/34 to 5/11/34.

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Several special features are omit-

Creek Station, near Woorabinda; also of Mr. Kirk, of Gayndah. Both have been friends t o our Mis- sionaries, and we sympathise with the bereaved families.

Mrs. Long has gone to Queens- land to conduct the Cherbourg Con- vention, which is to be held from November 9 to 12. She will be assisted by Mr. W. A. Long and Miss Shankelton; also Mr. and Mrs. Wil- son, who are over from Gayndah.

The Hobart Council sent $30 this month for the Lord’s work in the A.I.M.

QUEENSLAND ANNUAL MEETINGS.

The Joyful News Hall, Brunswick Street, was the gathering place of A.I.M. friends for this year’s Annual Meeting. A wet night interfered with the attendance, but those who came were well repaid. Rev. Geo. Haughan, President Queensland Council, presided. The speakers were Miss Jessie Byron, who went out from Brisbane, and who is on holi- days from Menindee, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, who were on their way down from Normanton, Miss Nosworthy once more kindly‘ enter- taining them during the fortnight they waited in Brisbane for the meeting.

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November, 1934.

Annual Report (cont. from page 3

with all its needs, before God. Only eternity will reveal the great part thus played in the evangelisation of the Aborigines. More than once during the year the Council has gathered with the Director and available Missionaries, and in definite believ- ing prayer laid an empty treasury before the Lord, and each time the Lord has answered almost immedi- ately-twice in gifts of $50. For the many deliverances, in answer to prayer, we offer heartfelt thanks to God.

“ O U R Aim" “Our Aim” continues i ts service

as the organ of the Mission. Al- though recently its form and size have been changed, Mrs. Long continues as its editor, and Mr. Hawksley as business manager. Throughout the year, many times prayer has had to be made regard- ing its finance, which has caused us concern, and again and again the Lord has heard and subscriptions have flowed in. We are thankful to our agents for their faithful service, and are looking to them and our subscribers for a wider circulation.

DEPUTATION WORK. During the year the Director

travelled 11,000 miles, visiting the States in which we are working, launching our new Councils and strengthening the hands of our Aux- iliaries. She has been three times to Victoria, twice to Queensland, and once to Tasmania, in addition to visiting several N.S.W. stations, and conducting three Native Christian Conventions. Mrs. Long gives glory to God for strength supplied in weakness, and wisdom and guidance given in all times of need. Further deputation work was engaged in by Mr. W. A. Long, particularly in Brisbane, subsequent to the Easter Convention, the fruit of which is seen in a livelier interest i n that city. Our Missionaries, Miss Cav- anagh and others, did good work in this direction in Sydney. Through- out the year Miss Acland’s help at Headquarters has been very acceptable, and also her assistance in the maintenance of our many monthly

O U R A I M prayer meetings. She has also conducted the parcel work throughout the year, receiving and forwarding clothing and literature, as well as the distribution to our stations of the splendid consignments of Christmas gifts which reached us from far and wide for our 1933 Christmas Trees.

The Victorian Advisory Council arranged for our participation in the Outback Exhibition held in the Mel- buorne Town Hall in connection with the Centenary Celebrations. Mrs. Long was assisted by Miss Long, who brought some splendid exhibits from Queensland, and by the members of the Victorian Council. The exhibition was a great success, and evidenced the remark- able change in public opinion toward the Aborigines. LOSSES BY DEATH.

Death has thinned our ranks, this year as never before. The death- rate amongst our workers has been no more than one in five years, while in this one year we have lost our beloved Missionary, Miss Lightbody, and our esteemed Aboriginal fellow- labourers, Mr. Joseph Walker, of Yass, and Mrs. Henry Solomon, of Bulgandramine, while no less than 45, many of them the brightest and best of our Christians, have been called up to higher fellowship. These losses have been very real, and while in some cases it has meant the closer consecration of those left, in other cases, to our sorrow and sur- prise, it has meant a havoc we did not expect.

Miss Lightbody was the first t o be removed from service on earth to the perfect bliss of the Lord’s presence. Her sudden call came on November 26, when she was about t o leave for her usual Sunday’s service for the Lord. For the space of 6 1/2 years she had been a true missionary i n Cowra and district, warning them day and night often with tears, and in all faithfulness and diligence sought to turn their eyes upon the Lamb of God. A monu- ment to her memory is the Goola- gong Convention-the first Conven- tion of Native Christians, held there in 1929 being, as fa r as we are aware, the first of its kind held in

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Australia. It was arranged in detail by our sister, as also in each suc- ceeding year, entailing many weeks of loving devoted labour. Mrs. Long went up from Melbourne and held a memorable service of remembrance in a church beautifully decorated by the loving hands of the people.

We were bereaved again on January 5, when two native workers, Joseph Walker, of Yass, and Florrie Solomon, of Bulgandramine, passed from us on the one day. Mr. Walker, true shepherd of the flock entrusted to him, in the days of his mortal agony, was in the deepest concern as t o who would carry on the work he must lay down. His last message t o us was “The Lord is very wonderful.’’

Again, we have had several workers seriously ill, Miss Smith and Miss Durbin having to undergo sur- gical operations, and Mr. Higgs having to be removed to a private hospital desperately ill. Miss Ginger underwent several months of treat- ment at Prince Alfred, and Miss McAulay and Mrs. Whitridge having illnesses, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson having also to come away from Karuah on account of Mr. Hodg- son’s ill-health. The Lord gracious- ly heard prayer for all these, and spared their precious lives, for which we praise Him.

Besides the losses by death on the field several of our faithful friends and helpers at home have passed away this year, amongst them Rev. Varcoe Cock, Mrs. McIntosh, Mr. A. J. Nicolson, Mr. L. L. Dobson, Mr. McGee, and Mr. R. Ruddell, whose fellowship was a continual strength t o us. CHANGE OF SPHERES. In order t o meet the need of the

field and also to give some of our Mis- sionaries, who have toiled many years in one place, a change of sphere and climate, the Missionary Council made the following transfers and designations: Miss Campbell, from Cherbourg to Cowra; Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, from Tweed Heads to Casino; Miss Shankelton, from Woorabinda t o Cherbourg; Miss Cav- anagh, from Woorabinda to Wslgett; and Miss Smith, t o Bulgandramine;


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while the new workers were appointed as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Higgs, to Tweed Heads; Mr. H. Lane, to Yass; Miss Ayling, to Walgett; Mr. Bowen, to Normanton; Miss Sales, to Woorabinda; and Miss Brookes, to Menindee; other changes being the return of Miss Ginger to her former station a t Dennawan, and the trans- fe r of Miss Tyler from Ravenshoe to Herberton. In this way two stations long vacant, Yass and Walgett, have been filled, and two new centres opened, Casino and Herber- ton. In addition, added service has come to us through the association of Miss Hudson with our Hobart Council, who this year has gone to work amongst the half- and quarter- castes of Tasmania on Cape Barron Island. For the first four months of the year we had the valuable service of Rev. G. Parry Jones on Palm Island, who worked nobly and strenuously to build up the work, and in the endeavour to re-condition the launch. Palm Island still calls for Missionaries, and so does Mit- chell, in Southern Queensland. THE WORK ON THE FIELD.

What of the work on the field? Has it been easy or difficult this year ?

The year opened out in battle and continued one of conflict from beginning to end. It costs t o buy a field. Geographical position does not alter this. A field is just as costly in Australia as in Asia.

We can only give one or two characteristics of this year’s con- tests with the powers of darkness. One has been the unusual battle with the elements. At Ravenshoe continuous rains week af te r week, month after after month (160 inches), flooded creeks isolated the camp, prevented all work and itineration, until we had to cry to the Lord to curb the rain. At Car owra and Menindee, severe red dust storms and finally a mighty whirlwind, which caught up the big m a r quee like a toy and took it heaven ward, overturning furniture and crockery and all other contents, and could have been a great disaster but

tha t the Missionaries had vacated it a few minutes before. And after it was over nothing more than a pea- nut ja r was found t o be broken. Flooded rivers washing away bridges, necessitating miles of walking around, or dangerous wading of creeks like mighty rushing torrents, to reach the people, two terrifying cyclones a t Ravenshoe, when nights were spent in prayer, sleep being impossible, the Lord’s intervention and care was marked, in that while severe damage was caused to other places, only flooded rooms was our Missionaries’ portion. Sudden and terrific storms in other places when returning by horse conveyances from the day’s labour, flooding creeks and covering roads with sheets of water, leaving them un- definable, then plagues of grass- hoppers and centipedes, scorpions, ants, mosquitoes, sandflies and other unpleasantnesses have made more than one Missionary’s lot unenvi- able. Yet they can say “None of these things move me,” for they have proved tha t “the angel of the Lord encampeth around about them tha t fear Him, and delivereth them.”

Then there have been direct on- slaughts from the enemy, when there has been no mistaking his antagon- ism. Again the subtle, tense, repel- ling atmosphere, when the hiss of the serpent has revealed the reality of his presenee, when a great victory for the Cross has been in sight. As one missionary told us of “Faith tested to almost straining point for six weeks, then a soul looking on, seeing their faith, made the great decision.” Another, “We feel like nothing on earth to-day. We’ve had a terrific week.” Next letter tells of three souls born again, and yet another, ‘‘I felt as though I were fighting overwhelming odds. Sunday was a day of faith. Satan had desired to sift me as wheat. God over- ruled, and gave me the opportunity of helping a girl and by night I was full of praise.” The battle never ceases, and we do not expect it to, till we exchange the Cross for the

Crown. Again, the advent of the Mission-

aries, as children of light, to a new part of his domain, has stirred up the murky darkness, and the filth and the mire uncovered has been appalling and more terrifying than the cyclone or whirlwind. Still, our Missionaries have stood fearless, knowing tha t around them is an in- visible host of the Lord, and with them a mightier power than the hosts of darkness. BUILDING OPERATIONS.

The buildings attempted this year have also been “fights of faith.” The Mission House, which has been erected a t Menindee, stands as an evidence of what God can do in co- operation “with the prayer of faith.” How the Lord prompted the first gift of $10 then other gifts, and raised up a builder i n the Far West, and provided timber and stove and furnishings and paint, and all else needed, is a story worth hearing. At Toomelah the same battle is proceeding. Money for materials needed so f a r has been added to tha t already in hand, a carpenter to prepare all for erection was unexpectedly available just when needed, and other tokens assure the Missionaries that faith and patience will be rewarded, and a Mission House on Toomelah Re- serve wil l soon be an accomplished fact, and the long bicycle ride of 16 miles each way, undertaken so bravely by Miss Eadie, be a thing of the past. A room has been built on to the Condobolin Church, for the use of the Missionaries, and substantial improvements made to the church itself.

A t Woorabinda the Mission House has been improved and a verandah added. There have been improvements also to Mission property at Gayndah and other places. Miss Tomkins purchased a small dwelling at Pretty Gully. The Long Gully Church has $11/4/7 in hand, a result of their own efforts toward a new church building, and has purchased a new organ. Cherbourg also has opened a building fund, to which



the Church has contributed $3/11/4. As this building must be in keeping with the architecture of the settlement, a considerable sum will be required for its erection. Ravenshoe also has partly built a new church. Small items as these all may seem, they represent faith exercised in the Living God in seemingly impossible circumstances. ADDITIONS TO THE NATIVE

CHURCH. While physical trials have been

outstanding for our Missionaries this year, the work of God in the souls of the people has gone steadily on. It is true we have several stations where apparently there has been no movement this year, yet we know tha t in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Yet we rejoice tha t at most of our stations there has been an unmistakable growth in grace and positive forward move on the part of the Aboriginal Church. 180 believers have been baptised and added to nine of our churches, and 240 have shown by transformed lives tha t this year they have been born again. This year, in a greater measure than heretofore, the gifts of the Spirit, divided severally as He will, have shone forth in our growing Church. This has called forth the consecrated skill of our Missionaries, and cast them upon God that they may wisely direct the talent displayed that it may not be lost or become a snare and cause of stumbling, but instead be directed and controlled by the Holy Spirit, to the building up of the Aboriginal Church in our midst and the spread of the Gospel to regions beyond. REVIVAL FIRES.

While news has reached us through the year of stirrings of the Spirit in various places, the greatest revival recorded is at Woorabinda. For many years no place on our field has been so prayed for as Woorabinda (formerly Taroom), and time after time we’ve been called on to praise God for the beginning of blessing-the removal of some restrictions-the birth of the church-formation of a Sunday-

School-erection of church building -as we prayed that barriers might be burnt away and the Gospel have free course and be glorified. Much hope centred in the visit of the Memorial Van. Crowds came to the meetings-the church could not hold the people, and still there was no break. The Missionaries, all of them, were laid aside with influenza, and for some time could not go out to the settlement. Then the van went out once more and spent its last day there, and tha t day the Lord made bare His arm and 16 precious souls were gathered in, and seven wanderers restored. It was joy unspeakable t o see those so long prayed for at last through on Re- demption ground. Mr. Long and Mr. Bowen passed on, but the blessing continued till over 60 got right with the Lord, and the fire spread through the whole settlement, and the revival is still in progress. The deacons arc holding meetings every night with great blessing. To God be the glory! FORWARD MOVEMENT.

The most definite forward movement on an advanced station has taken place at Cherbourg-long known as Barambah-where this year a stage has been reached in advance of any before. For the first time in our history we received an annual report, in June last, from a native church, written by its own native secretary, and it comes from this station. A resume is as fol- l o w s : -

October, 1933, Director and Mr. W. A. Long came and conductedour first Convention, when five new native workers and two deacons were set apart and the work re- organised.

Our report deals, therefore, with the last six months, in which believers began to give as the Lord pros- pered. A library formed and lib- rarian elected. Kindergarten department instituted. Sunday-School staff raised from seven to 30. A choir commenced. Christian Endeavour Society formed, and a J.C.E.; 23 adults and 10 children have yielded

to the Lord; 58 Christians followed the Lord through the waters of bap- tism; 57 received into the church, bringing our roll to 106; 15 dear ones died in the Lord. Our beloved missionary, Miss Campbell, fare- welled, and Miss Shankelton takes her place. The Ladies’ Auxiliary sent us five dozen communion glasses, the Chelmsford C.E. three dozen Bibles. One of our members made a collection plate, cupboard, sand-tray and notice board. A church building fund opened with the view of erect- ing a church on the settlement.

Surely a report worthy of any church!

SPECIAL FEATURES. A noticeable feature of the de-

velopment of our work standing out clearly this year has been the unifi- cation of our field. There was a time when our stations, so widely spread, seemed like scattered units on a great expanse, but now we are, to a large extent, closely linked, and the native Christians are being welded together into one body. I n what way do we account for this? There are apparently four factors acting as unifying forces.

Firstly-groups of stations are being linked together by means of the Native Christian Conventions, to which are drawn believers representing many old-time tribes, and together they feast upon the Word of God, imbibing the same teaching, and sit down together at the table of the Lord. They form friendships and fellowships which are a lasting inspiration, and with joy look forward to meeting year by year.

Next-the dark people’s own paper, “The Australian Evangel,” connects the whole of our stations and links up many scattered Abo- rigines. It is a delight to them to get news of one another and to read each other’s contributions, and so become linked in spirit with the whole field. And very creditable have been the articles written and the hymns com- posed and sent in by our Aboriginal contributors. We thank God for the generosity of two sisters, one in Vie- toria giving $4, and one in N.S.W.


8 O U R A I M November, 1934.

southward for their well earned furlough.

PALM ISLAND. One of the compensations of the

long journeyings, was the week spent by Mr. Long on Palm Island. It was a great time in every direction. Well received by the Superintendent, Mr. Delany, who was kindness itself throughout the visit, hospitably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Davi- son, and warmly welcomed and loaded with presents by the people, he came away rejoicing in the Lord’s goodness, and deeply im pressed with the need of manning the place with able workers, full of faith and of the Holy Ghost. Our native workers, under Dan Kyle, and with the devoted assistance of Mr. Davison (school master) and his wife, are doing splendid work, but all find the burden and responsibility heavy, and greatly desire Mission- aries to be appointed. Mr. Long visited Curacao in company with Dan Kyle, and found it would take very little t o put the Mission House in full order again. The pivotal point i n the situation is the launch, and to carry on the work effectively a new one is needed. Dan Kyle since writes to tell us that the native workers have been greatly encour- aged by the visit, and are more zeal- ous than ever in holding meetings all over the settlement each night. Our representative, Rev. B. Hohnke, who is assisting in the work on Palm Island, with Mrs. Hohnke, gave very acceptable fellowship to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, and Mr. Long, both on arrival from the north and again on returning to Townsville. The van is now on its southward journey. The financial provision for the journey to the far north and for all others, often for a stage at a time, is a story in itself of God’s unfailing faithfulness. By channels un- thought of, in His own way, He has provided for this, and for His pro- vidential care and unfailing guidance and unbounded blessings attending the Memorial Van, we give thanks to God.

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contributing 5 / - monthly, which covers the cost of printing, and also tha t of a young Sydney brother, who pays the 14/- a month for post- age, thus relieving us entirely of any financial concern, and it is to us a sweet token of God’s blessing upon our paper.

The third factor-is the lantern, which we use freely. One of the greatest possible delights to our people is to look at the pictures of our stations all over the field, and see there the faces of those who are in Christ Jesus with them. They are strengthened in every way, and feel they belong to a great army of redeemed men and women of their own kindred and tribes. The un- converted are equally interested, and often for them it is the beginning of a feeling after better things. The pictures of the life of Christ are a wonderful help in bringing the blessed story of God’s love in Christ Jesus home to hearts that have not yet understood, through ear-gate, the meaning of it all. We thank God for the lantern.

The last great force-is the Mem- orial Van, which has for four years been travelling throughout the field accomplishing a unique purpose, in our great enterprise. This year’s operations have been in Queensland, where the van has been registered for the year. I n charge of Mr. W. A. Long, by its means, he has visited Tweed Heads, Carool, Casino, Cherbourg, Gayndah (twice), Hawkwood, Woorabinda (twice), Normanton, Townsville, and leaving it there, crossed to Palm Island, besides spending two periods in Bris- bane, one a t Easter time in deputation work, and another in Ju ly for necessary overhaul and repairs. During the first Brisbane visit the van was used in journeying t o and fro to Tweed Heads with the Mis- sionaries’ household effects, etc., and on the second visit conveyed the Director from Casino to Carool to view the site on the Queensland border suggested for the future

training College. The other parts of the year were spent in service on the various stations mentioned, rich blessing attending the preaching of the Cross and the ministry of the Word. For several months Mr. Long was associated with his sister on Cherbourg, until Miss Shankelton was able to come to her help. The greatest undertaking yet was much prayed over and carefully planned, namely, the journey to Normanton, taking in the visit to Woorabinda. On this journey Mr. Long had the companionship of Mr. Ken Bowen. Many miles of the road were rough and difficult, but with good weather they reached Woorabinda without difficulty. Leaving there in the midst of blessing, the young men faced a journey of 1,024 miles to our next Mission Station, Norman- ton, in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The first 260 miles were through tim- bered country, where most of the road was rough, then the remainder of the journey was through the open downs. Except for the tyres, one of which blew out and was ruined, the van ran perfectly throughout the journey, several conspicuous inci- dents showing clearly the watchful care of God, which brought them safely through. The van reached Normanton in the moonlight, and the welcome accorded the young men by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas can be well imagined. The delight of the people, many of whose lives have been transformed by the Gospel, was specially evident at the lantern meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have rich fruit for their unceasing labours, of nearly four years. A happy three weeks was spent there; then leaving, our young brother, Mr. Bowen, at Nor- manton, with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas on board, the journey south-eastward to Townsville was undertaken Occupying five days, some of it through country abounding in creeks, ravines and gorges, mostly unbridged, it was accomplished in safety. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas accompanied Mr. Long to Palm Island, returning to Townsville in two or three days to continue their journey



ABORIGINES INLAND MISSION OF AUSTRALIA. Treasurer’s Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for Year ended 30th September, 1934.

RECEIPTS. $ s. a.

BALANCE FROM LAST YEAR DONATIONS R E C E l V E D

For General Purposes 687 19 4 Transmission to Workers 122 11 Mission Buildings, Motor

Vans, Vehicles, etc. 43 1 Training College for Native

Teachers 8 10 6 Travelling Expenses 1 15 0 Sundries 3 3 10

“EVANGEL” Magazine

“OUR AIM” Magazine

BANK INTEREST- Trust A/c. 1 12 3 General A/c. 0 2 9

EXPENDITURE E s. d. s. d. 8.. d.

84 16 9 GENERAL WORKING E X P E N S E S Office Rent, Assistance, etc. 71 2 8 Telephones, Postages, etc. 58 5 3 Monthly Prayer Letter and

Printing 35 4 0 Freights 4 19 0 Sundries 12 15 9

Rents on Mission Premises 247 1 0

182 6 8 FIELD EXPENDlTURE-

867 0 8 Motor Vans and Vehicles, Registration, Insurance,

Travelling Expenses 85 16 0 Transmissions and Remit-

191 3 10 tances to workers Erection and upkeep of Mis-

sion premises 44 0 0 Sundries 4 15 6

56 3 2 and upkeep 65 9 5 139 3 9

1 1 5 0

€1,148 19 4

‘ EVANGEL Magazine “OUR AIM’’ Magazine BALANCE-

Commonwealth Savings Bank Trust A/c.

Commonwealth Savings Bank General A/c.

Commercial Bank General A/c. Cash i n hand

638 5 9 50 19 11

170 13 3

59 12 5

30 14 6

15 3 10 1 3 0

106 13 0

€1,148 19 4

I have audited the books, documents and vouchers of the above Mission, and certify that the above Statement of Receipts and Expenditure is in accordance therewith.

(Sgd.) W. B. DOUST. 26th October, 1934.

1933-34. RECEIVED ON FIELD DIRECT

FROM DONORS- For Missionaries’ personal use For work on their stations Material gifts From Aboriginal Churches for upkeep

of their own local work

700 320 280

64

A. L. PERRY, Treasurer.

S. a.

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0

€1,364 0 0 E S. d.

Treasurer’s Statement 1,148 19 4 Received on Field direct 1,364 0 0

€2,512 19 4


WALGETT.

“I will open rivers on bare heights,” is a promise that the Lord has given frequently, concerning this place, and we believe the blessing has begun, though in a very small way. During the month three have professed the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. One man came, determined to give his heart to the Lord, and he has since been along every morning for Bible reading and prayer, seeking always to bring others with him. Two of these have decided for Christ, and one is standing well.

Our hearts have been uplifted this week by the presence of an earnest Christian man from Brewarrina reserve. He has been a real influence on the camp, seeking each day to help others, and trying t o win them to the Lord. Three nights during the week he has gathered a goodly company to the meetings, which have been very bright and helpful.

-A. CAVANAGH.

BULGANDRAMINE. On the 2nd inst. we received a welcome, though un-

expected, visit from the Bush Mission Van, in charge of Mr. H. Preece, who was accompanied by Mrs. Preeee. We had a full church for the Gospel service on Wednesday night, and on Thursday Mr. Preece kindly gave his lantern lecture. We enjoyed a happy time of fellowship together, and the joy of seeing two backsliders return to the Lord, and the hope of seeing more fruit through our friends’ visit though they had to move on.

The Mission House garden is very gay with flowers, and the vegetables arc coming on nicely, thanks to the constant care of one of our men, Mr. Billy King.

-M. E. SMITH.

THE UPPER RICHMOND.

We have our home a t Fairy Hill (Fairy Hill, via Casino, is our address), and regularly work at Stony Gully and Casino, but our eyes are also on the untouched places in the upper reaches of the Richmond River north of us.

This month I have visited, by bicycle, a family 21 miles distant at Wiangarie. To reach the people further on in the ranges I would have to carry my bike almost as much as it would carry me, so we will have t o await some other means of locomotion.

BY the unexpected visit of Mr. Lovelock and Party, Mrs. Buckley was able to pay her first visit to Stony Gully. We were glad to welcome our friends, and together we had a combined meeting with our people.

-E. and R. BUCKLEY.

CHILLAGOE (N. Queensland) Many times, and in various ways, I had planned to

visit Chillagoe, but it seemed as if the Lord said “My time is not yet,” and when His time came the door swung wide open.

An aged servant of the Lord arranged hospitality which enabled me to spend a very happy week-end there early in October.

Chillagoe is 125 miles by rail from Ravenshoe (north-west). The climate is extremely hot and there is a, scarcity of trees so that it was difficult to find a shady spot for a service. The picture roll attracted those too shy to otherwise join the group at the first group on the Sunday morning. More gathered in the afternoon, and, through the kindness of the some of the Lord’s children, I was able t o present every woman with a hanging text card.

It was hard to leave this little camp of 30 to 40 sheep having no shepherd, but I hope soon to go again.

WOORABINDA.

-E. CHRISTIE

“Not by might nor by power, bu t by My Spirit, saith the Lord.’’

On October 14th sixteen of our Christians were baptised in the Mimosa River. Three married couples are of this number, also two girls, the first to take this step. Prior to their following the Lord in this way Mr. Long gave an inspiring helpful message, pointing out to the candidates the provision made t o enable them t o live the new life in Christ Jesus. They were then commended t o God’s care. A number of these dear ones testified t o God’s saving, keeping power and their desire to follow; Him all the way. Then each in turn passed through the water, thus witness- ing to a large number who had gathered on the bank. Later we gathered around the Lord’s Table and seventeen were received into church fellowship. The seventeenth is a man who has been a wanderer for over twenty years. “Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own.”

Since our last report more than a dozen have come forward to have their names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

-c. PRESNELL.


November, 1934. OUR A I M 11

FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL. President: THE DIRECTOR.

VicePresidents: Mr. W. E. CORMACK, Mr. W. PORTER, M.A. Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. S. COUSIN Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. L. PERRY. Hon. Medical Advisor: Dr. A. M. McINTOSH Member : Messrs. R. A. HIND, H. G. HARWARD, A. HICKS, M.A.; Revs. A. TAYLOR and A. L. LEEDER;

Mesdames SMALL and CAMERON. All Official Correspondence to the above should be addressed t o the A.I.M. OFICE, 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS.

Hon. Asst. Secretary: Mr. G. HAWKSLEY.

TAIMAN I A VICTORIA: QUEENSLAND : Rev. J. McBride, Pres. Rev. G . Haughan, Pres. Tel., M6351. Rev. G. D. Dyson, V.-Pres. Miss F. M. Beasley, Hon. Sec., Wilston Mr. J. S. Agnew. Pres. Mr. W. Buck, V.-Pres. Road, Newmarket. Mr. W. G. Killworth, V.-Pres. Tel., 3666. Mr. T. C. S. Grieve Hon. Sec., 3 Carlnda Mr. R. Wilson, Hon. Treas., 202 Elizabeth Mrs. H. Weymoum, Hon. Sec., 4 Summer-

Road, Canterbury,’ E7 Tel., Cent. 4167, W2734. Rev. H. Latimer. Mrs Killworth, Hon. Treas.. 89 Elizabeth

Street, Brisbane. hill Road, West Hobart.

Mr. Mr. Rev. Mr. Mr. M,.

N. L Nankenis, Hon. Treas. S. P. Waddingham. H. S. Pearce.

Hy. Scott. L. Buck. n Blake

Mr Harle Lovelock. Mr A. L. Henley. Mr. A. L. Evans. Mr. E. Evans. Mrs. Lovelock.

Street, Hobart. Mr. Meares. Mr. B. Walker. Mrs. Dobson. Mrs. Meares. Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Agnew. Miss Weatherhead. MISS Weymouth.

Miss Underwood.

Contributions sent through State Secretaries or Treasurers are forwarded to Headquarters

Mrs. Dodgshun. MISS Tootell. Hon Medical Advisor

Hon. Medical Advisor : Dr. J. L. Dart. Dr. Huehes Jones.

AUXILIARY BRANCHES AND REPRESENTATIVES. N E W SOUTH WALES: VICTORIA: TASMANIA:

Bal la ra t -Pres . , Mr. S. King. 19 Edward Street. Launceatonn-Rev. L. Hurse. Sec., Mrs, Rouse, Barton Avenue, Hon. Sec., Mr. J. E. A. Thomas. Hon. Sec.. Miss Britton. 80 High Smythes Road. Street. Haherfleld.

Townsville:- Rev B. Hohnke, Her- Street. Brown. 1 4 Roslin Avenue, Isling- Geelong Mr. Kirwood. mit Park. ton. Hon. Sec., Miss Wiltshire.

Toowoomha:-Mr. Dunster, Ruthven WEST AUSTRALIA: Tamworth:-Mrs. H. Warner, Pick Hill, Nundle Road. Hon. Sec. Mrs. Winprove. 78 Street.

Cessnock:-Mr. A. Presbury. May- Edinboko Street., Mt. Hawthorn. Maryborongh:-Mrs. S. Kent. Sussex fleld Street. Street.

Sydney:-Ladies‘ Auxiliary. Hon.

Newcastle-Hon. Sec. Mrs. w. Hon. Sec., Mrs. E. Butt, 79 Weller QUEENSLAND: Geelong W.: Pres. Mr. Rawlings.

Annual Report Continued

TRAINING COLLEGE FOR NATIVE WORKERS.

Brief reference has been made to the proposed training college for native workers. Negotiations are in progress for the site at Tomewin, on the Queensland border, and we earn- estly hope t o launch it in the coming year should the Lord tarry.

Quite a number of our young Aboriginal Christians, who feel the urge to preach the Gospel, have the thought of training uppermost in their mind, and are eagerly looking forward to entry. During the year the gifts of our native Christians have added a little t o the fund. It is in the plan also to combine with the training of native workers a Bible school, where native Christians

may spend a few weeks in definite Bible study. We are dependent upon God for the working out of His plan and purpose in the whole undertaking. For this department of work, for vacant stations and beek- oning fields, we need workers and still more workers. May the Lord speedily thrust them forth.

This is but a brief record of a mighty work acconlplished through God’s missionary servants of the A.I.M., with whom are linked our Councils and Auxiliaries and praying friends throughout the Common- wealth.

While full of praise to God for all He has done through the limited channels placed at His disposal, we are not satisfied. It has been but a poor effort, to reduce the number of

60,000 Aborigines still unevangelised and we have by no means done our duty to the 11,000 encompassed by the mission.

We are called to evangelise. We dare not relax. We must with re- lentless zeal pursue our object to make Christ known to Australia’s too long neglected Aborigines. To this end we call upon all who bear our name, to renew their vows, and beseech of those who have not yet put their hand to the plough to rise and do their part.

RETTA LONG, Director. J. S. COUSIN. Hon. Sec.

A COLOURED WRAPPER MEANS A SUBSCRIPTION DUE.


12 OUB A I M November, 1934.

A. I. M. FIELD DIRECTORY 1. Srdnrrr

flendquartern: MRS. L. W. LONG Dlrector. 68 Jnhnson Street. Chatswood. Miss M. A c l a n d 8 Hudson Street IAWlrham. Memorlal Van:’ MR. W. A. LONQ. C/o. 82 Johnron Street, Chatswood.

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CItr Workr Mrs. W. Hughron (Asaoclat.). Chel- tenham Road Croydon. Hem nnrr LISS M. A a u m and MrR Grant (Assoclate).

Slnlslrtnn: M I S S M. IIAGNALL. Dunolly. SlnghtOn. K a r a a h (Por t Stephena) Soldler’s R.: Plndlmar: Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Dates. Native Workers: Mrs. W. Brown. Newcastle (Associate). Walcha (New England). Woolbrook. Nowendoc. Nixncnln. Walrhn Rond. Urnlln. MR. A N D MRS. R. SMITH. Walcha. A r m l d a l e Mrs. Cnllaghan. Native Worker. Tabolmm (Clarence Rlver). Mallanganee. Pret ty Gully (Rlchmond Rlver):

ulam: Mr. D. Hart. Native Worker. casino MR. A N D MRS. E. BUCKLEY. Falry HIII. Casino. Fla6al I’olat (Tweed River). Eukrabah. Drydock: MR. AND MRS. C. HIGGS and M R FRED BLUNT, Tweed Heeds. Carool: Mr. W. Slatter. Assoclate Worker. Billinudgell: Mr. Lemmlck Brownlng. Native Worker. Murwlllumbah: M R AND MRS. P. PROMEN”. L o i n Gollr, Bundarra. Aahford. Basaendean. StrnthboKle: MR. A N D MRS. R T. HARRIS. Mr. Fred nnrber and Mrs. Nellle Wllllam&

Moree. Terry File Hle: MR. W. HAINES. Enst Moree. Boom1 rod Toomelab. Mungundl. Talwood. Nee- worrn Dnreel Dlrranbandl. MISS M. MeAULAY. MISS M. D. EADIE. Boomi. GInglr. Walgett, Angeldool. Merkadool. Dunga- Irnr. Wee Wnn. Nnrrnbri Quambone: DIISS A. C‘AYAS.4CH. nnd’MISS W. AYLING. Wal-

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gett. Drasawaa. Rourke: MISS F. GINGER Dennawan via Brewarrina. Brewnrrinn: Mr. fiigglns. Associate Worker. Brewnrrinn Reserve: Mr. J. Barker, Native Worker. Katoombar Mr. H. McNab mr Dubols and Mrs. Pedersen. As- socinte Workers. Cowm. The Rocks, Morongola. Goolagong. Orange. Wynngln Noonbin: MISS m. ‘CAMPBELL. Brougham Street, Cowra. Mr. W. Wllson. Associate Worker: Mr. Lindsny Grant X1t.x. Wlliinms nnd Mrs. McDonald. Natlve IVorkera. Iluluaodramlnr. Wnrren, Dubbo. Dandaloo. Narro- minr Gin Gin: MISS: WHITRIDQW and MISS M. E. SMITH. Bul- gandramine. via Tomlngley. I’wk €1111: Mr. nnd Mrs. Bennett. Assoclate Workers. Condoholln. Eunbolong. Trundle: MISS F. WHF.WLER. MISS J. FIRMIN. Condobolin. Mr. GILBERT Ilnrlow. Nntlve Worker. Mrnlndrr (Darling River) R 1 1 4 4 lv. C A S H nnd M I S S J. BYRON. Menlndee. MISS F, nROOKWS (temporary).

rw. . I’cidmnn: Rrunule: E l t l . H. LASI.., v j o P.0.. Yass. Mrs. J. Wnlker. Vntive Helper harllaKtam I*<hnt M u r r u m b i g e e Rlver): M r Ro!)t. Petern. Nntlre Worker: Mrs. Mulr. h’ritive tfpiper. loonnl i Crrllrth (Edwards nlvrr). Barhnm. Mouln- mnln. ihlrnnnld. Cannlly. N.S.W.. Spewa and Mys- tic Pnrk, Victorln. MISS SI’TTON nnd M I W WELLS (absent) nnd MISS rbIel.I~:AS. Mnonnh Culltth vla Deniliquin Mr. nnd Mr.% Les McNauuhton (Associnte Workcrs) i,nke l?wn. Vlctorln. Cummr;n&uuJn (Murray Rlver) : Mr. W. Pnynr. Echuca. Assoclate Worker. Mr. nnd Mrs. E. Atkinson nnd G. Aulton, Nntlve Workers.

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Q W S W I D * Brisbane Yrora: MISS F. b e a s l e y Wllston Road Newmarket. Mltchell , Augathel la St. George. kharlevllle. Bob Ion Cunnarnulla: Vacant. Cherboarg (Government Settlement) : MISS M. SHANKELTON, MISS R G LONG, BOX 9. Nurgon. Mr. and M r s N. Smyth Associate Workers Native Workers: Mrs. i i l y Kina. Tottle Demlh. Harry and Edie Brunette, W. McKenzle. Albert Brown Tottfe Colllns. Garnd;b. Ban Ban Springs. Eldsvold. Hawkwood. Cnmboon: MR. AND MRS. H. WILSON. Gayndah. Mr. Rose. Assoclate Worker; Native Worker. DalsY Law. Rundaberg: Mrs. Brainwood. Associate Worker. W o o r a b i n a (Government Settlement). Baralaba nnd SprlnKsure: MISS C. PRESAELL. MISS D. SALES. Perch Creek. vln Ilunrlnga. I’alm Islnnd (Government Settlement): Dnn Kyle (Native Palctor) Lena Kyle W Cor- bltt. H. Marks, Sam and gel la Conwa;. P.’ Ross, M. Free, W. Mattesby and D. Kelly. Native Workern. Oalrnr and Dlmtrlctt Mlrr A. LAWSOX. Calms. Cooktownr Vncant. Rnvrarhoe. Millan Mlllaa. Chlllagoe, Evelyn: MISS F, CHRISTILP. Ravenshoe. Ilrrbrrtos. Atherton:

MISY E. TY1,F.R. Herberton. M nrrrbn t MISS K I LLWORTH (Associa te). Normnnton (The Gulf): Mr and MRS. I. THOMAS (on furlough): K. nowcn, A.I.M.. Normanton.

TASMARIA: Cape Barren Inland (Half-Carte Settlement): MISS Hudson. Assoclate Worker.

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MISS M. 1. CRRRBIN (Sumrnumerary). lenve,MlSS A. HONKS (England). MISS BARKER

Sydm.)’. MISS E. DURBIN. Newcutle.


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