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UR AIM A Monthly Roecord of the Aborigines' Inland mission of

Australia subscription

2/- per year, post free.Payable in Advance Edited by Mrs. L W. Long.

Vol. XXX. No. 3

November 16th

1935

Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney for transmission by post as a newspaper

the AIM-

To give Light to them that sit in darkness.

THE FIELD-

The 80,000 Aborigines of Australia.

THE COMMAND-

Matthew 28: 19-20.

IVE us a watchword for the hour, A thrilling word, a word o f power, A battle cry, a flaming breath That calIs to conquest or to death.

A word to rouse the Church from rest, To heed the Master's high behest.

T h e call is given: ye hosts arise. Our watchword is, Evangelise.

The glad evangel now proclaim; Through all the earth, in Jesus' name, This word is ringing through the skies, EVANGELISE, EVANGELISE!

To dying men, a fallen race, Make known the gift of gospel grace. T h e world that now in darkness lies, EVANGELISE, EVANGELISE!

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mrs L. W. LONG Director :

Headquarters: 5th Floor, Bible house 213 Pltt st. Sydney,

N.S.W.

telephone MA 2078

OUR A I M 8

‘‘IN the Name of our God we will set up our banners.” Our banner beam the motto, “Our God is Able.’’ It floats before us as we enter the year, and meets us at i ts close. We testify to its truth as borne out in another year’s experience so that we present our Thirtieth Annual Report with gratitude to God for help and inspiration given to Mission,

aries, the supply of their need of temporal things, and the many proofs of His power in the lives

both of Missionaries and people.

As usual, the year has brought both difficulties and triumphs-trial and praise, joy and sorrow, anxiety and victory, searcity and plenty have been the experience of Missionaries and people alike, but “all things have worked together for good” to those who have been called to this work, according to His pur- pose, as the following record will show. Missionary Staf f -Many enquiries were received during the year in regard to personal Missionary service. Of these enquirers three have entered College for training as Missionaries, and six have commenced work as Missionaries on probation. During the year five probationers satisfactorily completed their pro- bationary period, and were accepted as junior Mission- aries. One Missionary was transferred to the list of Associates, and seven resigned. At the end of the year our workers consisted of 45 Missionaries on active service, 4 resting or on leave, 22 Associate Mission- aries, and 32 Native Helpers.

Constitution--Minor amendments have been made to the Constitution at the suggestion of the Missionary Council, and a few more are under consideration. It is hoped that the amended Constitution will be printed a t an early date.

Aborigines Inland OF AUSTRALIA.

Thirtieth Annual Report-Year ended 30th Advisory Counc i l -The Advisory Councils in the

States of Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, whose formation was reported last year, have functioned helpfully throughout the year. Each has dealt with candidates for Missionary work, and the objects of the Mission have been in the foreground of their thoughts.

Young Men’s Movement;--Recently a number of young men in Sydney, who are interested in the Aborigines, felt they wouId like to do more for them. A meeting was arranged, a t which was formed the “Young Men’s Movement of the A.I.M.,” Mr. Hind being elected President. They re now busy pre- paring plans for advancing the interests and useful- ness of the A.I.M.

The Ladies’ Anxi l ia ry - The Ladies’ Auxiliary meets one afternoon per month, at present i n the School Hall of the Bathurst Street Baptist Church, It realises the primary need is spiritual, and the initial remedy is prayer. The members also endeavour to become personally acquainted with the Mission- aries, and to be of use to them, whether in individual matters or in those relating to field conditions. Dur- ing the past year a number of parcels have been despatched to workers on the field-one especial privilege was the supply of communion sets to stations needing them.

Under the enthusiastic leadership of Mrs L. Rouse Hon. Secretary, this body regularly undertakes the organising of the Annual Tea. Several of the members have sponsored Girls’ Auxiliaries, who have made a valuable contribution this year of 2,200 articles, in the form of toys and garments, both new and reno- vated. The parcel work throughout the year and at Christmas time has been in the hands of miss Acland


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annual Report.-Continued. Publications.-We have cause for much thanks-

giving in connection with our monthly organ “Onr aim’’ Many appreciative letters, telling of the great blessing it is, have been received. New subscribers have been obtained-but there is room for much im- provement in this direction so that we may keep pace with the ever advancing work of our Lord amongst the Aborigines. Mrs. Long continues the Editorial work, and Mr. Hawksley that of the business manage- ment. We thank our agents and all who help in any way in the publication of the three thousand copies printed month by month.

The Australian Evengel, our monthly paper com- piled expressly for and circulated amongst the Aborigines, continues its helpful service. Financially we are kept free from care, as our Victorian friend never fails the monthly donation for printing it, while two others supply what is needed for postage and other expenses. Miss Acland sends the paper forth month by month, while our Missionaries and Native Christians supply Mrs. Long, who edits it, with the materials for its pages.

The Prayer Circular, which is issued monthly, covers the field within a year. Faith in God has been stimu- lated as we have seen His guiding hand in the choice of subjects in the time of a particular need. About 700 copies are issued regularly, by Mrs. Porter, Prayer Band Secretary, but as some of these are in use at our prayer-meetings throughout the Commonwealth, the number of people touched is considerably greater. We gratefully acknowledge that an advance has been made this year in that it is printed free of cost to our own Mission-the expense is borne by private subscribers-though postage in N.S.W. alone still claims about €17 per annum.

A hymn book, containing 23 hymns composed by Aborigines on our Stations, was published in August and found an eager welcome from our dark people, and sold at ld. per copy to them and 3d. each to white friends

Seven booklets, reprints from the ‘‘True Story Page” in “Our Aim,” have been published and are on sale at 6d. per dozen.

A t the beginning of the year the FcJcn~ l Advisory Council suggested that Mrs. Long delegate t o others as many of the duties of her office as Director as possible, with a view to writing the History of the A.I.M, and doing other literary work connected therewith. We confidently believe that the result will greatly increase the knowledge of the Mission’s work amongst the Lord’s people, to whom, under Him, we look for the attainment of our object.

Special difficulties arose, the handling of which pre- vented the undertaking of this work until May. The Missionary Council asked Miss Long to leave her work a t Cherbourg and come to Headquarters and

give the necessary assistance. Mrs. Long was thus freed to give much of her time for three or four months to the special task, and now has a consider- able amount of copy prepared, awaiting the necessary finance for publication. One book, “Providential Channels,” is now in the press, and will be on sale in a fortnight )s time, and orders will be now appreciated, a t 2/- per copy, post free.

Deputation Work.-Recognising the responsibility of the Christian Church of Australia towards the Aborigines of our land, we have endeavoured t o keep the progress of God’s work in this field, and the need of the unreached, before God’s people. I n November last Miss Long spent a month in Melbourne, working in conjunction with our Victorian Council, accepting every opportunity to address young and old in the behalf of the work. In Sydney we were favoured during the year by the services of several Mission- aries on furlough, who addressed meetings far and near-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Misses Shankelton, Tyler and Eadie, and Brisbane had the advantage of the same service from Misses Byron, Cash and Sales. Miss Long also visited Newcastle and Maitland on behalf of the work. The Convention Committees of Upwey, Kalbar and Katoomba all gave us an opportunity of speaking of the work amongst the Aborigines on “Missionary Day.”

In the realm of finance, trials have been many and severe. Our faithful Missionaries have been cast on God many times, and after telling Him of their trust though He slay them, have joyfully accepted short- age and shared what they had with others. At Head- quarters an empty treasury has driven us more than once to united prayer. I n January, for one stretch of eleven days, only E2 reached our Treasurer. A few of our Council members definitely made the position known to the Lord, and besought Him to send funds. The next day E20 reached us from a frequent con- tributor, who is only known to us as “Inasmuch,’ was the beginning of an inflow of the money required. This is but one instance of many when the Lord heard our united intercessions. We find we have no faith to boast of, but this year again we have had evidence of the faithfulness of our God. I f we prayed more we would have more, for prayer is an acknowledgment of our helplessness and a laying hold of His Omnipotence. The denial of self and the ex- pression of trust in the Lord has not been by any means one-sided. Some of the gifts which reach us are redolent with the fragrance of sacrifice

We offer our thanks to the Aboriginal departments of N.S.W. and Queensland for their kindly attitude toward the Mission and its work, and to the many Superintendents and Managers of Aboriginal Settle- ments and Stations, who so cordially allow us facilities for work.

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Annnal report.-Continued. marriages, baptisms

and other rites with helpful readiness. We remember also those who, in any form in country and city, contribute t o the upkeep of the work and support of our Missionaries, thus allowing themselves to be the channels through whom the Lord has sent His gifts and blessings, and to those who, through intercession, make it possible for us to see the wonders of God wrought before our eyes in the conversion and trans- formation of so many precious Aborigines.

The Missionary Council met in Sydney from March 1 to 11, when six additional Missionaries, who were on furlough, were available for Conference, and blessed happy days were spent in consultation over the King’s business. All were conscious of the personal presence of the Holy Spirit, and the direction and guidance of the King Himself. The Principles and Practice of the Mission came under consideration. All the principles were confirmed and adjustments of practice were made to meet the inevitable changes in Aboriginal conditions. Changes were made in the loea- tion of Missionaries, mainly to bring all the field under the supervision of Superintendents. The move- ments on the field, which took place in due course, were the transfer of Miss Cash and Miss Tyler to Woorabinda, Miss Christie to Herberton, Miss Sales to Cherbourg, Miss Presnell and Miss Neave to Cum- meragunja, Miss Ayling to Menindee, Miss Wells to Walgett, Miss Brookes to Condobolin, and Miss Bailey to Dennawan, Mr. W. A. Long, with the Memorial Van to the Southern and South Western districts of N.S.W. for six months.

The Field-The Gospel seed has been sown beside all waters, and, being incorruptible, though our workers may go forth weeping, they shall doubtless come again with rejoicing bringing their sheaves with them. 200 have this year made decision for Christ, bringing the total conversions up to 5,346 since our work began. In some places there has been a glad acceptance of the but lately heard of Saviour, in others there are those whose minds are so dull, who neither comprehend the truth or seek it, and some have absolutely turned a deaf ear to our message, knowing we are seeking to lead them to Christ. Again, we are cheered by finding cases, whom we seldom see after their conversion, living according to the little knowledge they have and walking in the little light they have seen.

After many years of faithful soul winning it is to be expected that the results reported will be more in the nature of living stones being built into a spiritual house, for the development of the Native Church occupies our prayerful attention, and we have had increasing joy in watching its growth. The far-west station Menindee, has just added another Native Church to our list, with 10 members who confessed their faith in Christ by baptism. We have now four- teen Native Churches. May the Lord make each of

our lady Missionaries, conduct them a habitation of God through the Spirit, and a means of shedding light just where He has placed them.

The Annual Conventions held at five points of the field, continue t o be a stimulus to growth and service to our Native Christians.

Our Native Workers a re rendering faithful, loyal service and those in charge of stations are acquitting themselves with growing ability.

Our associate worker, Mrs. Kilworth, of Mareeba, N. Queensland, and our faithful Native Worker Harry Marks, of Palm Island, and Willie Kina, deacon of Cherbourg Church, husband of Lily Kina, our Senior Native Worker of that Settlement, have all been called home to be with the Lord. We feel our loss, but give thanks that they are now satisfied, having awakened in His Likeness. “Blessed are they which die in the Lord, for their works do follow them.”

Serious illness has taken two of our older lady workers away from the field,-Miss Firmin, who, early in the year, had to leave her work to find that she could not return for some time, and Miss Smith, whose return to the field is very unlikely. Miss Smith has been a brave warrior, and her example has stirred Missionaries and friends mightily. May the Lord minister grace and blessing to these two dear sisters The health also of Miss McAulay, Mr. Higgs and Mr. W. A. Long caused concern, and we praise God for prayer answered in their restoration, as also i n the case of Mr. Harris, Mrs. Buckley and M r s Thomas all three of whom had to undergo minor operations.

Amongst the losses sustained in our Missionary ranks have been Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs Froment, with whom we have for several years en- joyed happy fellowship, which will not be broken although they have resigned as Missionaries.

While our staff of Missionaries shows no increase this year, yet another class of workers has been aug- mented-the Associates. These are brothers and sisters unable to join in full service, but, being in the locality of a Mission Station, give as much time as possible to the work. During the year the additions to the Associate list have been, Mrs. Scott, Gayndah. Mr. R. D. Smith, Walcha; Mr. Delves, Ravenshoe; Mr. and Mrs. Shiner, Menindee; and Mr. G. Blacket, N.S.W.; whilst Mr. Weston has joined in the work at Ravenshoe, and Mr. Prior has done likewise at Moulamein. The help given a t Cherbourg by Mr- Hollywood, of Wondai, and Mr. Preston Bowd, of Cloyna, and others, has been acceptable. The faithful service of these friends is no mean factor in the work.

Building Operations.-Although not extensive, rep resent an exercise of faith, a labour of love, with much endurance and perseverence. After a protracted wait for an opportunity t o get the materials out to Toomelab, Miss Eadie was a t last able to attempt the erection of the Mission house on Toomelah Reserve

Death has entered our ranks again this year.


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aborigines inland mission OF australia treasure Statement of receipts and Expenditure for Year Ended 30th September, 1935.

RECIEPTS $ a d . $ ad.

BALANCE LAST YEAR 106 13 9

DONATIONS RECEIVED-

For General Purposes 621 19 11

Field Expenditure 364 2 11

“OUR AIM” Magazine 122 18 9

“EVANGEL Magazine 61 7 11

Bank Interest 1 17 1

€1,279 0 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 accord- ance therewith.

30/10/35. Chas. B. Doust.

For W. B. DOUST.

A. L. Perry General Treasurer.

EXPENDITURE. $ s. d. $ s. d.

GENERAL WORKING EXPENSES- Office Rent and Assistance,

Te lephones , P o s t ages, Printing and Stationery 158 12 10

Annual Meetings expenses, freights and sundries 29 8 10

Refund of monies held in Trust 37 2 6

225 4 2 FIELD EXPENDITURE-

Rents of Mission premises, remittances to Workers and travelling expenses 465 1 2

B u i l d i n g s , Motors and Vehicles 188 3 6

Headstone and kerbing (cost provided by Executors) 20 15 6

674 0 2 “OUR AIM” Magazine, print-

ing and postage 150 18 2 EVANG EL Magazine and Hymn Books 6 3 4 3

BALANCE. At Bank- Trust Funds 155 13 2 General Funds 3 17 5 Cash in hand 6 2 5

165 13 0

€1,279 0 4

Total Income as per General Statement 1279 0 0

RECEIVED by Missionaries on the field-

For personal use E950

Work on Stations 186

Value of Material Gifts 254

From Aborigines for work on Stations .. 86

1476 0 0

$2755 0 0

Receipts and Disbursements of State councils of

auxiliaries at Geelong and Ballarat and Sydney Ladies’ Auxiliary

Balances, 1934 69 11 8 Donations and offering 332 8 10

Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland, and

RECEIPTS. $ s. d.

€402 0 6

DISBURSEMENTS. $ s. d.

Rents, OffiCe requisites and postages 16 13 0 Prayer letters and printing 13 8 0 Annual Meeting Expenses 18 19 2 Remittances to Missionaries travelling and

other Field expenditure 66 17 1 Remitted to Headquarters, Sydney 239 7 11 Balances, 30/9/35 46 15 4

$402 0 6


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QUEENSLAND

We regret having to cut down our reports from the field owing to our space being claimed by the Annual Report. CHERBOUBG.

There was a very definite movement among the young men during our Convention, and they have been formed into a boys’ band, under the leadership of Mr. Joe Hegarty, one of our native workers. We would ask prayer partners to uphold this new project before the Throne of Grace.

The next momentous happening was leaving for the National C.E. Convention.

Nine of our Endeavourers accompanied me to Bris- bane, where we spent a very blessed and helpful time.

It has been a great awakening to our Christians, seeing so many thousands of Endeavourers and others interested in the things of God.

Our dark people rendered several items during the Convention and had the privilege of conducting a lunch-hour meeting at the Missionary Exhibition. This meeting was led by our Native Worker, Tottie Demlin, one of the Fingal Point brothers spoke, others read the scriptures, prayed and all rendered musical items.

I t was a joy to be present at our own Brisbane Annual Meeting, and t o tell something of what the Lord has wrought among our people in answer to prayer and sacrifice. M. SHANKELTON. NORMANTON.

Since last report, Normanton’s outstanding event of the year “Race Week,” has intervened, and, together with those living in the town, there were about 160 of our people here. Special meetings were held.

We received from a Brisbane friend in September a supply of Bibles and New Testaments, etc., for which we are grateful.

We still hold the open-air meeting in the town each Sunday. We bear witness unto the Truth, and stand upon the Lord’s words, “Everyone that is of the Truth heareth M y voice.”

KEN BOWEN. W OORABINDA.

The Camp was a scene of great excitement on the evening of October 8, when a Sunday School Item Evening was held, preceded by the Anniversary Ser- vices on t e Sunday. Long before starting time crowds gathered. The men had erected an enclosure

on which hung lanterns and greenery. Later white paper streamers were added, which made it look so eff ective.

Several hymns with actions were rendered by the children. The most outstanding item was that of the little girls singing, “If I were a beautiful twinkling star,” whilst two of the younger boys carried out their part very ably, as a weary traveller and sailor.

We had the great joy of preaching the Gospel to many with whom WO have no contact at ordinary times. W e thank the friends at Northmead who supplied

the white frocks for the girls and helped to make the Anniversary such a success.

E. TYLER. PALM ISLAND.

Mr. and Mrs. Buckley left Casino by motor lorry for Brisbane, and reached there on October 28. Some days were spent by Mr. Buckley in searching for a suitable hull for the launch, etc., and he was due to leave Brisbane in the “Tinana” on November 5, with Mr. H. Weymouth. A very pathetic appeal came from our Native Work-

era again, in which they hope that Missionaries would soon be with them.

Our Missionaries will need our prayers, that they will be guided and enabled to meet all the demands upon them in the near future.

Mrs. Buckley and family will be staying a t a friend’s cottage on Bribie Island for two or three weeks. Her address i s C/o Mr. Lovelock, 400 George Street, Brisbane, Q.

NEW SOUTH WALES

TOOMELAH. We have many blessings for which t o praise God

this month. It has been good to see several of our children

coming and expressing their desire to be Christians, also to see those who decided last month, trying to serve the Lord, and coming along to learn more about Him.

The senior boys are taking a great interest in their Bible class, which has recently been formed, and we intend forming a senior girls Bible class, which we hope will be a help t o the girls who will soon be going out t o work.


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Our personal needs have been well supplied, as well as needs for the Mission-house. We have received two donations with which we have been able to purchase the material for a small tank, and more oil for the painting of our house, in which the boys are busily occupied on Saturdays and holidays.

M.E.M.

WALGETT. I t is with very thankful hearts we praise the Lord

for His abundant goodness, hearing and answering prayer in many ways.

We have been very thankful for gleams of interest in one and another. The days are full of various opportunities. Children often come around us. We are trying to help some with reading and writing, as there is no school teacher.

W. WELLS.

KARUAH. On my last visit to Karuah, Miss Stephens drove

me up in her car. A warm welcome awaited our a r r i v a l

Sunday was a very happy day, and the attendance a t all the services was very good. A lovely band of boys and girls assembled for Sunday School, on the Sunday afternoon, and listened attentively to the message given by Miss Stephens. We were present each morning at the early morning prayer meeting.

M ACLAND.

KATOOMBA. Accompanied by Miss Long a week-end was spent at

the West Katoomba Mission. The Saturday afternoon was spent visiting our Associate workers; it was a joy to meet with our friends, who are seeking to help forward the Lord’s work in this place. Mr. Tubb has been enabled to keep the Sunday School going all through the winter, but the Sunday evening meetings were not continued, owing to the very cold nights.

R e spent a very happy Sunday, first in our meeting with the children in their Sunday School, and then at night with about 23 adults and children. We praise God f o r the few who are His, but pray that all should know the Lord. M. ACLAND.

MOREE. We are drawing near the close of another year. The

work is still going on in Moree. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith have been taking the Sunday evening service a t the principal camp, while I have been going over with the lantern, and some of the children have com menced going to their home for a meeting. Then just recently a cottage meeting conducted by

myself at Mrs. Glennie Cutmore’s home appears t o have taken on.

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MENINDEE. FORMATION OF NATIVE CHURCH.

For some time prayer has been made for the visit of Mr. Long. We now praise God Who has brought him safely on his way and Who is blessing his visit.

The weather did its best to welcome him with a heavy dust storm, but it did not prevent any meetings.

Meetings were held during the week but Sunday services will long be remembered by the Christians.

Sunday, 13th October, was a beautiful day for the special services held. The day commenced with a Prayer Meeting, followed by the Morning Service a t which two babes were dedicated t o the Lord.

Sunday School was held in the early part of the afternoon. At the close, the children, together with many of the people, gathered to witness the first Baptismal service held here.

Miss Brookes, who had laboured with us in the beginning of the year, rejoiced in being present.

Prior to the Baptism, Mr. Long gave an inspiring and helpful message to all. As we finished singing the hymn, ‘‘I must have the Saviour with me,” the candidates each testified to God’s saving power. One young man, in his testimony said, “Mr. Long has been speaking about animals bearing the brand of their owners, and I’m going t o have God’s brand.”

Onr hearts warmed within us as we witnessed ten of the Christians (five men and five women) pass through the waters.

Later we gathered in the marquee to form the Church and to set apart H. Pettit and W. Clarke as deacons. These two then assisted Mr. Long in dis- pensing our first communion service. The Lord’s presence was very real as we gathered around His table.

At night a Gospel meeting was held when the marquee was filled and many stood outside. Mr. Long told forth the Gospel message in all its simplicity. The Lord gave the increase. for two precious souls yielded t o the Spirit’s pleading.

Our first Church business meeting was held on Monday (14th) afternoon, when the Constitution was read and explained to the members. A secretary and treasurer were appointed.

There is a feeling of strength and unity since the formation of this spiritual church. We look forward now to its growth; also to the day when we will have a Church building in which to meet.

A lantern lecture was held on Tuesday evening when most of the people gathered to see the slides of the work. Miss Brookes, a previous Missionary here, was mar-

ried to Mr. H. F. Shinar on 16th October. Before Mr. Long left these two worthy friends were set apart as Associate workers. A great door is open unto us please continue in

prayer that we may ever be fully equipped by the

Mr. Long arrived on 8th October.

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the aboriginies inland mission of australia federal ADVISORY council

President: THE DIRECTOR WcwPreddenta: Mr. W. E. COBMACK, Mr. W. POBTEB, M.A. Em lacretary: Mr. J. S. COUBIN non. Tmaaurer: Mr. A. L. PEBBY. Members: Messrs. B. A. HIND, H. 0. HARWARD, A. HTCKS. M.A.; mvs. A. TAYLOB and A. L. LEEDEB

All Oiecial Correspondence to the above shnuld be addrssmd tn ths A.I.M. OF’ICE, 242 PITT STREET, SYDNEY.

VICTORIA : a u w m u m : TMMAN~AI

Hon. bru+ Becrstary: Mr. 0. HAWKSLEY.

Mesdames SMALL and OAMEBON.

Hon. Medical Advlsor: Dr. A. M. McINTOBH.

STATE ADVISOBY OOUNOIL8. me?. J. YcBrlde, ha. Yr W Buck V.-F’NR Mr: T.’ 0. 8.’Grlere, H o e &e., S Culnda

Road. Canterbury, ET. Tel., Cent. 36 W2734

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Hon. Yedlul Advlmr: Dr. Hugha Jmn.

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Q;CTEENSLAND ANNUAL MEETING.

Notwithstanding very wet weather our Annual Meeting held in the Bris- bane City Tabernacle in October, was a fine one, helped thereto by the presence of our Missionaries, Miss Shankelton, Miss Long and Mr. and Mrs. Higgs, and the splendid band of Aboriginal Christians from Cher- bourg and Tweed Heads, who had been down to take part in the National C.E. Convention. Our president, Rev. S. Haughan, occupied the chair, and we were delighted to have a member of the Federal Coun cil, Mrs. A. Y. Small, present; also two of osr associate workers, Mr. Natter, of Carool, and Miss Scott, of Gayndah.

The dark people gave two singing items and a gum leaf item and three of them gave their testimonies.

And a very real blessing was experienced.

(xJ.RIsTrdAs CIIFTS. We are very thankful to those

who took note of our request to send in their Christmas gifts early. Al- ready they are coming to hand. W e again crnphasise the necessity of get- ting the gifts to us as soon as possible, as i t is necessary t o get them to the Stations well before Christ- mas, or else the Christmas trees are belated, and held in the New Year, instead of at Christmas-tide.

The most expeditious way is t o send them direct to Miss Acland t rates, to Lewisham Station. (gee next column I t t h i s is inconvenient, parcels may be left at the A.I.M. Office, 5th Floor, 243 Pi t t Street, SYDNEY.

With regard to the Christmas gifts -wc endeavour to give new articles a t Christmas. Gifts of every de- scription are useful. We are usually short of articles for men and boys. On some of our stations these pre- dominate, and it is with much diiii- culty they get the smallest present, while the girls often get a beautiful gift.

PARCELS. How to Send ThaQe

Miss M. Adand, 8 Hudson 8 Lewisham, N.S.W., is our generk Parcel Agent. Any friends desiring information or to send parcels should communicate with her.

Parcels are carried at i ratea en the N.S.W. railways to Miss A b d and from Miss Acland t o our Sta- tions. Other States please note t b e

rates, and not “freight free,” in N.S.W., and that it is necessary to pay this.

Will Tasmanians please communi- eate regarding their parcels with the Secretary, Mrs. H. Wcymouth, 4 Summerhill Rd., W. Hobart.

Queenslanders need to get in touch with Miss Bcasley, Willston Ba, Newmarket.

The Victorian agent is Miss Too- tell, I6 Hesledene St., Essendon (parcels should be sent t o Qlenbe vie Station, and a letter of advice sent to Miss Tootell).

Parcels are carried freight dres in Queensland and Victoria Qaartm rate is charged in N.S.W.


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A.I .M. FIELD 8v4-7: Headquarters: 111RS. L. W. LONrO. Dlrector. @I Johneon Street. Chatswood. THL. J 5 6 2 2 MISS 1. ACLAND. *Hudson Street. Lewlshun.

HISS R. 0. LOAG. 62 Johnm SLChrtswood CItv Work* Mrm. W. Hurluon (hoc la te ) . Chel- tonham Road. C r o ~ d o a Ecrmc Bay: MISS M. ACLAND and Ynr. Orant ummclat.). MR. C . BLACKET. Springwood slr8lctor I MISS 111. BAGNALL, Dunolly. Blngleton. Krrrrb (Port StephOnm) Baldler's PL: Plndlmar: Yr. and Mra Fred Dates Natlro Workera: Y r r W. Brown. Newcutle (lukoclate).

, Wrlcba (New Enrland) Woolbrook, Nowendoe. Nlansala. Walcha Road. Urallk MR. R. 0 SMITH Annoclate Worker.

a. Arrldalc; Mrs. Caliagban. Natlve Workor. T. TabmIaa (Clarence Rlver). Mallanganee. Pretty

Gully (Rlchmond Rlver): MISS C. TOIIIKINS. Pretty Gully. Tabulam; Mr. D. Hart. Native Worker.

a. C)ulrol e. F l ~ s r l P o h t (Tweed Rlrer). Plukrabah. Drydock: IR AND MRS. C. HIGGS. Tweed Heads. Carool: Mr. W. Slrtter. Ansoclate Worker. Bllllnudcell: Mr. bmmlck Brornlnr. Natlre ...

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Workor. Yurwlllumbah: lrri Callv. Bundarrr. Amhiord. Bassendem. Btrathbogle: MIL AND MRS. R T. AARRIS. Tlngha: Yr. Prod Barber and Mra Nellle W1111amm. MO-. Terry RIO Hle: MIL W. RAINES Brat More.. MR AND 111RS. h SMITH. East Morea Broi l rrd Toomclr Mungundl. Talwood. Neo- worm Dareel Dlrrakandt MISS k. McAULAY. MISS M. D. JEADIE, Booml. 4 " l c . Wrl8ctt. Anmeldool Merkadool. Dunra- leer Wee W a a Narrabrl Quambone: HlSb A. CAVANAGH, and' M l S S WELLS Wal- ..tt

Natlre Workera.

bcrrrwrr, Bourke: MISS F. GINGER. and MISS Q. BAILET, Denna- WM. r la Brerarrlna. Brerarrlna: Yr. HIE@nr. Armnrl r t r Wnrkrr Brewarrlna Remerve: l-. Krtrrm.rt . Yr. H. McNab. Mr. Tubb and Mra. Pedersen. As- vrlitr Wortrrr

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MISJ M.--& SMITH. on leave. Peak HIK. Mr. and Yrs. Bennett Aseoclate Workers. O-rdrLnlIn E t l b bolons Trundle: miss F. &EELER. miss D. SALES, Yr. Gllbert Barlow. Natlve Worker. Condobolln. Mrrlrdcr (Darllns Rlver) MISS J. DYRON. MISS W. AYLIICG. Manlndeo.

Dlr x: 3 1 1 ~ $ H I N A R [Associate) T . y Pudman Brungle: Yrs. J. Wa1k;r Nntlve Helper. D u U m 8 t o r PolDt (Murrumbld6ee Rlver): Yr. Robt. Peterr Natlve Worker. M w r r b Olllab (Ehwardm Rlrcr), &ham Youla- moln Balranald Canally. N.S.W.. Spew. i n d Ypa- tle Phrk. Vlctorir MISS SUWON (on leave), MISS McLlAR. Moonah Cullah. vla Denillquln. LIRS. WHITRIDBE Yr. and Mrs. Los. McNaughton (Asmoclrte Workern). Take RoKa. Vlctorla. Yomorlal Van: DXR W. A. LONQ. C/o. (2 Johnmom &mat, Chatsrood. Ollrerm.anJm (Murrav Rlver) : UlSS C. PRERNELL. X I S O M. NBAVE. NRS. C. MUIR, Nntlve Worker.

A I M November 16, 1935.

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STATIONS

gOrmn.LAHD: Brlebaro, Miora: HISS F. BlaASLIOY, Wllston Road. Newmarket. Mltcball. Augatbellm. St. Oeorge. Charlerlllo, Bob Ion. Cunnamullr: Vacant. Mrs. Jukw. Auoclate Worker. Chcrbamr8 (Gorrrnmont Rettlement): MISS M. SRANKELTON, MISS F. ABBOTT. Mr and Mrm N Smyth Assoclate Workerr Nailre Workera: Mrs. 'Llly Klna Tottle Demll% Harry and Edle Brunette. W. McKenzle. Ubert Brown. Tottle Colllns. J. Heggarty

Box 9. Murgon.

Qamd8b. Ban Ban Sprlngs. Eldsrold. Hawkwood. Cemboon: Mr. Rose. Mrs. A. Scott. Assoclate Workera: Natfve Worker Daisy Law. Bundaberg: Mr;. Bralnnood. Assoclate Worker. Worrablnda (Government Settlement). Baralaba and Sorlnarure: MISS W. CASH and MISS E. TYLER. Perch Creek. Pnlm Inland (Government Settlement), via Towns- ..,.,̂ . v I I L t i .

MR. A N D MRS. E. BUGKLEY, and MR. H. WEY- M O I ' T ~ I . . - . . - - . . - Dsn Kyle (Natlve Pastor). Lena Kyle, W. Cor- bltt. Snm and Bella Conway. P. Ronr. M. Free. W. Matteaby and D. Kelly. Natlre Workera. Crlrnm ard Dlrtrlctt Cooktewmi Vacant. Rrrcanboc. Millas Mlllas. Chlllagoe. Evelyn!

U. Herberton. Atherton: MISS E c i < R i s r i E Herberton. Mr assoclassoclate).

MISS RI. CIIRISTIR. Herberton. Warccba t

84. Rrnnmrtor (The Gulf): RIR. ANIB MRS. 1. 'I'HOMAS. MR. K. BOWEN. A.1.M.. Normnnton. mass m. 1. CREHIIIN (Supernumerary).

On Ieave.MISS A. HONKS (Enaland). X I S S BARK= On slck leave: MXSS J . FIRMXN.

Accepted for Servlcc: Mr. P. CASH and Mr. FLETCHER.


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