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-I- - ” - A Monthly Record of the Aborigines’ Inland Mission of Australia.

Founded August 1st. 1905. OUL AIM: THE FIELD:

TEE (3OmA11D: Matt. 98: 19-90.

T O give Light to them that B i t in darkneni. The 75,000 Aborigines O f AU.trr l l r

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

[Edlted by XES. L. W. LO1l3.1

VOL. XXVII. No. 9. MAY 24, 1933. Price: 2/- per year (in Advance). ~

“They that Sow in Tears shall Reap in Joy’ Ps. 125, 6.

Y AND BY WILL COME THE REAPING OF THE SEED NOW SOWN IN TEARS

WHICH BENEATH THE GROUND IS SLEEPING; BANISH ALL THY FAITHLESS FEARS.

POOR AND SCANTY THOUGH THE SOWING, YET THE TINIEST HIDDEN SEED

INTO HARVEST MAY BE GROWING, MANY FAMISHED SOULS TO FEED.

WEEPING? YES, YOU OFT HAVE SORROWED

OFTEN FROM THE FUTURE BORROWED WHEN YOUR TOIL SEEMED ALL FOR NOUGHT;

MANY AN ANXIOUS TROUBLED THOUGHT;

ON THE HARDENED BARREN SOIL, INTO LIFE THOSE SEEDS WERE CALLING,

FERTILISING ALL THE SOIL.

BUT THOSE TEARS, LIKE RAIN-DROPS FALLING

DO NOT THEN GROW FAINT AND FALTER IF NO HARVEST YOU SHOULD SEE;

FOR GOD’S WORD CAN NEVER ALTER, AND NO SEED CAN FRUITLESS BE.

ONE MAN SOWETH, ONE MAN REAPETH, OTHERS GATHER IN THE GRAIN,

IIE THAT GOETH FORTH AND WEEPETH, SHALL WITH JOY RETURN AGAIN.

-FATRELIE THORNTON.

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Our Motto: “Our God (6 Able.”

Cbe liborlgines’ Inland hMsslon of australia. Director: MRS. L. W. LONG.

Office: 5th Floor, Bible House, 242 Pitt Street, Sydney.

Tel. M.A. 2078. O M E C T - T o carry out with respect to Australia’s Aboriginal people the Master’s

Command-”Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations,” by sending Missionaries to Aboriginal Camps and Settlements throughout Australia to preach the Gospel and teach them how to live Christian lives.

CRBBACTER-It is interdenominational and accepts candidates who have absolute faith in the 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 freewlll offerings Of God’s people, given in answer to prayer.

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of Sovereign grace, and in another May, 9 years later. led me into touch with the Aborigines Of

HE month has unfolded to US ex- Australia, and forty years ago, on May 24, periences of God’s power and I offered the living water to the dark People blessing in these days, as well as of Australia for the Arst time, little think- bearing to us some red letter days ing that I was being shorn my life Work

lives. To several of our honoured I continued visiting La Perouse, taking missionaries May brings anniversaries of with me a band of Petersham Baptist En- their entry to the work that has so en- deavourers, until the Lord revealed to me riched their lives. In my own case May that He wanted to send me as a Mis- is the beginning of months to me as it sionary to Australia’s Aborigines, and I was also to my dear husband, for it was answered: “Here am I, send me.‘’ “The on May 7, 1895, he entered into the Sal- powers that be” in those days mould not vation which he now enjoys in greater consent to my going to reside with the fulness in the presence of the Lord. people until 1897. As soon as Permission Forty-nine years ago, on May 25, I ac- was given, I left business, and was aP- cepted Jesus Christ as my substitute who pointed by the Committee then in gave His life for me on Calvary’s tree. charge of the work (of which I W a s a I was a tiny child, having been only One member), as Resident Missionary, under week at school, when I was invited to whom I laboured tor eight Years, Opening a Mission being held by Rev. W. G. Tay- up 28 camps to the work, until the Lord lor in the old Chippendale Methodist again laid His hand upon me and led me Church. This dear honoured servant of to found the Aborigines’ Inland Mission God told so simply, in the power of the of Australia in 1905. Thus in grace it Spirit, the story of the Cross, that my pleased the Lord to reveal His SOU In me. prepared heart (having parents who I praise Him for the great and wonder- loved and served Christ) received the ful privilege of being an instrument, PO01 Saviour offered and a definite transaction and unworthy though I be, to make Christ took place, whereby I became a child of known to those who sit in darkness. God and my name was written in heaven. Matchless grace that God by His Spirit HE Lord our God has led on and should in my tenderest years reveal His on until A.I.M. workers are found Son to me. with over 130 centres and Out-

posts in their spiritual care, touching the lives of over 11,000 Aborigines. Our

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[These “Siftings” are from Dr. Tauler’s sermons, 1340-1360 A.D.]

Be sure of one thing, that the only possessions you have are your nothing- ness and your sin. All besides is not yours, but God’s. A man who owns this is a fruitful tree in the garden of God, and such a tree alone will the sound fruit be found. * 8 8

Under the old covenant the Levites carried the ark, but now the ark carries us. He who is the Ark of the new Covenant bears us and carries us with all our sor- rows, and all our suffering. . * * .

Did not Jesus say: “I am the Door of the Sheepfold?” What is to UB the Sheepfold but the Father’s heart, where- unto Christ is the gate that is called Beautiful. For that door which was closed to sinful men, the door to God’s heart of love, has been unlocked and opened wide by Christ the Lord. And there within is the meeting-place of all the saints of God.

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God is not seeking great horses and strong oxen: not the men who are doing great wonders and great works. He is looking for the small and the weak, and the lost and the forsaken. He is lookkg only for His sheep.

* * * * The Lord holds fast the beloved sheep

and carries i t on His shoulder, and the sheep no longer walks, for He carries it home, and all the work is His alone.

* + . * God does His works from His own pure

love, and he who is joined to the Lord will work from love also, not seeking any- thin= for himself. I

EDITORIAL-Continued. our Native Race. The Missionary’s work is spiritual work, and at all costs we have held on our way and today we now rejoice in wonderful spiritual results such as we saw at Coolagong Convention- dark men and women built up in the faith on fire for God, standing up to c e operate with UB in this great work. It only those who pray and work and gIve

could see the grace of God, 88 it is d i e played on the platform the A.I.M. affords, you would feel that no sacrifice is too great, no gift too large to offer mat His work may be maintained and extended. AB far “88 in me is I am ready” for fur- ther service and humbly ask you xo pm9 that I may be kept ‘steady until the g w ing down of the 80a’


4 O U R A I M . May 24, 1933.

Mrs. Harris enjoyed her hoUday in Sydney and returned refreshed by the fellowship of our prayer partners, whom she met at the various prayer meetings.

Miss Long, who has been a year in North Queensland on our Ravenshoe station, has been transferred to Baram- bah, and her address will now be A.I.M., Murgon, Queensland.

Miss Tyler, accompanied her to Cairns, where the two workers enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Hunter, who have been such helpful friends to them. Miss Tyler is having a fortnight’s stay and will then return to Ravenshoe. She has proved herself called of God and fitted for the work amongst the Abo- rigines.

Miss Christie, who very helpfully went out to Condobolin to relieve Miss Barker, who was so unwell, has been in Sydney on her way back to her old station at Ravenshoe. A delay arose in Sydney through having to be in the dentist‘s hands, but Miss Christie will (D.V.) leave by the 8s.. Canberra on June 6th.

Mr. Buckley has been elected President of the Tweed Christian Endeavour Union.

A successful C.E. Rally was held three miles south of our Mission Station at Tweed Heads on Good Friday.

Mr. Slatter, who is the worker at an outstation on the Queensland border, Calool, spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Buckley.

Mrs. Hughwn and Miss Christie have on the last two Sunday visited Hern Bay, where most of the Salt Pan people now reside. M r Pearce goes on a Sun- day afternoon to this place when able, but ill-health has prevented him for some time carrying on the work as he used to do amongst these people whom he has so truly loved.

Mr. Ben Smith took a trip on his push bike this month to Boomi and Toomelah, 150 miles there and back. He was bogged on the black soil plains coming back and had an unenviable experience.

Mr. A. Long, on his recoverey, passed on to Bulgandramine. He will be calling at Condobolin and then going on to Car- OwTa Tank to prepare the way for the workers being transferred there, Miss Byron and Miss Cash.

Mr. R. M. Bowie, who is unable to return to the work at present owing to Mrs. Bowie’s health, has had openings to speak of the work at various churches, and is eager to assist the Mission in any way possible. He has a good story to tell of the work on Palm Island.

MISS DURBIN GOING TO COWRA.

Miss E. Durbin will be commencing her Missionary career this month at Cowra under the guidance of Miss Light- body. Our young sister is going forth with the full ceoperation of her parents, who rejoice that their daughter has been chosen to bear Christ’s name amongst the Aborigines. Her father and mother will be accompanying her to her station. Miss Durbin’s address will be: C/o. Miss Lightbody, A.I.M., Darling-St., Cowra.

MISS W. W E L W U S T ACCEPTED.

Miss W. Wells, of Park Avenue, Rock- hampton, (Q.) , was accepted by the Ad- visory Council as a Missionary at its May meeting.

Miss Wells has been our representa- tive in Rockhampton, and as such has been in touch with quite a number of our Missionaries as they have passed to and fro. It is nine years since our Sis- ter flrst felt the call to Missionary Ser- vice. After two years’ waiting she went into the M.B.I. for two years’ training with the view of going to China. For health reasons she was not accepted, and later returned to her home, with the Missionary call still upon her and entered into the Christian activities of the city. The Lord gently led her on till she felt He would have her work amongst the Aborigines. Her going forth is the culmination of her heart’s desire to follow her Lord and spend and be spent where He chooses.

Miss Wells has been appointed to Moonah Cullah, in Southern N.S.W., to spend her probation under Miss s n h . Her address will be:-A.I-M.. M m a h Cullah. via DenMquin. N.S.W.


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A.I.M. Offlce. Dear Girls and Boys,

The words of our text are very fam- iliar to most of us, and among the best- known in the Bible.

They were spoken by our Lord Jesus Himself to cheer His disciples, who were sad about His leaving them.

They have come down all the cen- turies to us to-day, and they are as much for the dark people of our land as for anybody.

Always when I hear or read them now I think of the dear people I have known from among the aborigines who have died trusting in Jesus and have gone to that home of which He spoke so long ago.

May we all go to loin them by and by. With love from your friend in Jesus,

4 U N Y E E . LIV ING IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS. Quite a few years ago now two strange

dark people came to Bulgandramine Re- serve with a small girl. The mother was very quiet, and her only answer to our questions for a long time was “Yah!” Her husband was a well-spoken man. They were both very dark and had travelled a great distance. The little girl was evidently accustomed to running wild, and found it hard to keep still a t all. We called her “Wild Josie.” She knew nothing of the Lord Jesus-a real little heathen-and i t was our privilege to tell her of His love for her. It seemed that she did not take much notice, and after a while the family moved away. Often we wondered what had become of our dear wild girlie, especially when news news reached us that her mother had died at a northern station.

A short time ago I received the March issue of the dark people’s own paper “The Australian Evangel.” In i t I found all I wanted to know of little Joaie, and I am sure YOU will be interested to hear it also.

A few years ago Josie Duncan was brought to the Reserve near Walgett. As she was motherless and in need, the kind teacher felt that the Lord Jesus would like her to take the child and care for her. So Josie lived with her new friend, learned to read and write, and, best of all, to love the Lord Jesus. I t was difecult to know just how much she understood, tor she was always full of fun and mischief.

One day, when the teacher asked the children of her class to write about the kind of house they would like to live in, Josie wrote only a few words:-“I should like to live in heaven with Jesus.” The teacher was surprised and pleased, and she prayed that some day that would come true for Josie.

Two years passed by and when Josie’s tenth birthday came, the child was in hospital. Here everybody was very kind to her. At Christmas-time too, she received many lovely things.

Not long afterwards, right a t the beginning of this year, 1933, Josie went to be with her dear Saviour in the “many mansions.” Her wish has been granted, and she now lives in heaven with Jesus.

Our friends, Captain and Mrs. Mitchel- more, of our Queenscliff Prayer Meeting (now held in the Harbord C. of E.) send us this message from the ship on their way to England: “When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee” (Isaiah XLIII.. 2).

He sitteth o’er the waterfloods, And He is strong to save;

He sitteth o’er the waterfloods, And guides each drifting wave.


May 24, 1933. --- 6 O U R A I M .

________ -/ - AUXILIARY NOTES ,-

A.I.M. LADIES’ AUXILIARY.

Our Ladies’ Auxiliary continue their splendid work in the Mission. Their “cupboard” in the office is well replen- ished each month at their meeting, and the loving motherly interest shown by this splendid band of women in and for our Missionaries is a constant cause for encouragment. They have also under- taken the “mothering” of our Girls’ Aux- iliaries. With the object of getting to know the girls they have suggested a Saturday afternoon in the gardens, where all the members of the existent Girls’ Auxiliaries and as many of our women as possible may meet and get to know one another.

They have also decided that the An- nual Meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary shall synchronise with the Foundation Day of the Mission, August 1.

Will all our Sydney Prayer Meetings and interested friends watch for a notice regarding this date and endeavour to make the gathering worthy of the wonderful day in the history of the Abori- gines it will celebrate.

GEELONG. Our usual Monthly Meeting was held

at Mrs. Gowty’s home. One member was absent from illness; we pray for her restoration. Our Resident welcomed Mr. Young and Mr. Kirwood, from the North Branch of our AuxiUary. Our meeting was all the richer in power be- cause of their visit.

Our Scripture portion was very help ful. IsS. 43. 1.11. Letters were read from Missionaries; one from Miss G: Long returning thanks for gift towards the purchase of some sort of means of getting about for her and Miss Tyler, with requests for prayer and praise for ten souls who have responded to their appeal. Also one from Miss Wheeler acknowledging 2 2 towards the repairs of their sulky etc.

The prayer letter was read with i ts great requests and praise notes. We felt this was a large matter and beyond our comprehension, but on remembering the motto of our Mission, Our God is Able, we

launched out in faith, knowing God will answer, and we long to know that the revival fires we hear about are being fanned by the Holy Spirit into a flame that will spread and grow until many more shall know Him Whom to know is life eternal. -E.B.

BRISBANE. Though we were few in number at the

April Meeting, i t was a time of blessing for those present. Mr. Henley, Vice- President, was in the chair, and read the Scripture portion and the prayer letter.

We were privileged to have with US Miss Wells, of Rockhampton, who has been an ardent supporter of the workers in Northern Queensland, and is on her way to Sydney as a candidate for the work on the Field.

After a time of earnest prayer, when each one present took part, Miss Wells gave to us the inspiring story of her call to wider service.

Miss Beasley then commended our sister to the Lord in prayer.

We were pleased to welcome Mr. Kain, of the Joyful News Mission, to our mem- bership.

-F. M. BEASLEY.

MELBOURNE. Our President, Rev. Jas. McBride, led

our meeting on May 2nd. Mr. Clyde Higgs, A.I.M. Missionary, gave an inter- esting and instructive address.

A welcome was accorded Miss McLean, who some time ago was companion to our missionary, Miss Sutton, a t Moonah Cullah. Latterly Miss McLean has been working amongst the Aborigines on the Macleay River, N.S.W.

We regert to report the loss by death of one of our members, Mr. Pascoe, and to his wife and family we extend our sincere sympathy. When living a t Haw- thorn his home was an open door for an A.1.M. prayer meeting. Mr. Pascoe’s Homecall was unexpected. In a hospital he had his teeth extracted, and a s bleed- ing did not cease, he passed away in a few days.

The Girls’ Auxiliary at Darling is keen- ly interested in the work they are plan- ning for the Aborigines.

-M. ELLIS, Hon. Sec.


O U R A I M . 7 May 24, 1933.

REPORTS FROM OUR STATIONS.

BARAMBAH. “God forbid that I should glory save

in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.- Gal. 6, 14.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ was very real to us this Eastertide. There was a beautiful spirit of unity amongst the Native Christians and a goodly number gathered on Good Friday morning to worship and adore Him “Who loved us and gave Himself for us.” And in the afternoon a great number of witnesses (the largest yet), went to preach a t the gambling ring, our Native helper, Mary Duncan with them. She had been in much pain the night before, and even that morning, but felt the call of love to once more, on Good Friday, speak to her one-time fellow gamblers, of Christ’s Calvary love for them. She prayed earn- estly, and gradually the pain left her, and though very weak she asked to be wheeled in her chair to the “ring,” and with the other redeemed ones, gave forth her simple, yet powerful testimony, and pleaded with them to accept His prof- fered love. At night about five hundred of our people assembled quietly in the hall to see the Lantern slides which Mr. N. Smyth had procured especially for Easter. They are a splendid collection, centering around the Cross. After all were seated a few quiet choruses were sung softly and then that wonderful old hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” was thrown on the screen and beautifully sung. a brief prayer followed, and then for a little over au hour our eyes were turned upon those scenes of nearly 2000 year6 ago, beginning with Christ’s sorrow over, and entry into Jerusalem, and right on through “The Last Supper,” “Gethsemane.” the be- trayal, the trials, and scenes around the Cross, the tomb, and the glorious resur-

rection scenes, the appearances, and 86- cension. There was a solemn hush as scene after scene of our Lord’s suffer- ings came up before us, and God‘s servant spoke fervently and feelingly about each picture, and there was only one break and that as we gazed on Him “Who was made sin for us,” and sang “He died with a Broken Heart for You,” and then Mr. Smyth went on, and a t the Close, with no picture on the screen, told the story of “An Artist and his Picture,” and when the story ended the said picture aP- peared on the screen. I t was of Christ hanging on the Cross with people at the foot gazing up, and from this an appeal was made and several signified their desire to follow Him and there sprang up in the hearts of those of us who love Him a deeper desire to love Him more, and we believe a deep impression was made on others.

The meeting closed with prayer, and all went quietly home.

Easter Sunday was the gladdest day. “He is Risen” was our theme, and our hearts rejoiced in Him “Who Died and rose again,” and “is alive for evermore.”

-M. CAMPBELL.

NIITGHELL. Since our last report, two of our people

have received salvation. Trouble has visited two homes at the

Camp. Two little lambs have been taken Home to be with Jesus. The parents re- cognise God‘s loving hand in their sorrow, and have been drawn nearer to Him.

We have been encouraged by the people’s interest in the Easter messages this year. Ahe attendance at church for these meetlngs has been eplendid.

We would gee% your prayers that many of the people will be lead through to full confemfon and separation.

-P. AND M. FROMENT.


8 O U R A I M . May 24, 1933.

M Y O U . Mr. Buckley spent a few days last

month a t Myora. He had everybody at the meeting he held and the next day went around with his scroll to every home telling the life and death and resurrection of Christ. One old lady brought out with joy two pictures Mrs. Long had given her. One with Jesus in the centre of a crowd of sick folk, lame and blind. holding out his arms and saying, “Come unto me.”

While in Brisbane, Mr. Buckley pur- chased a bickcyle for his work.

WOORABINDA. “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again

I say rejoice.” We would rejoice with exceedingly

great joy for the wonderful way in which our Lord doth work for us. Our young women in the dormitory are now allowed to attend the services held each Sunday; though only few in number, still we are glad of the opportunity of telling them the old story of Jesus and His love.

On Good Friday we were able to spend the day in service among our dear people. A Oospel service was held in the morning, when quite a number gathered to hear “The story of the Cross.’ It was touching to see some with tears in their eyes as the sufferinga of our Blessed Saviour were portrayed in a real way. In the afternoon a number of children gathered, as well as the older folk, so we held a short service in the church, and then made our way to the gambling ring, where we were able to preach the Gos- pel and distribute tracts to 60 people who had gathered to spend the day in sin.

One dear old man who has not much understanding in spiritual things has been attending the meetings regularly, and has become very interested in the singing and also in the pictures hanging on the wall. He is not satisfled until someone explains them to him. We would ask your prayers that this dear old man man may learn. to love the Lord Jesus, too. Two men have given their hearts to

the Lord lately. One young man was so Blled with joy the morning he made the great decision, that he failed to eat his lunch when he went home. He had no need to tell hfs W e (who ts dready U

Christian) about his decision, for she guessed by the look in his face. He could not get back to service quick enough in the afternoon to hear more about the Lord Jesus.

Continue much in prayer for these dear ones that they may be kept steadfast and true.

-A. CAVANAQH.

RAVENSHOE. “Our God is Able”-“Able to do ex-

ceedingly abundantly above all we can ask or think.”

By the last mail possible before I had to leave Ravenshoe, I received a cheque from the Ogontz Girls’ School in America, which met my travelling expenses, and covered all my needs. It was just wonderful, and I felt overcome by the Lord’s goodness.

The people were very upset at my going away, but the thought of Miss Christie coming back cheered them con- siderably. I told them a t the service on Sunday morning, and 1 couldn’t help breaking up, which touched them, to think that I felt i t so much. The little girls were pathetic as they just clung to me. At the Christians’ Class thev all prayed for me, and Jenny (one of the women) prayed: “Please Lord bless Miss Long, and take care of her. I am sorry for her.” They were all very interested in Barambah. Their views and ideas are broadening.

The most beautiful thing on the Sun- day was when I went over to see the old women in King’s hut, and they were saying “sorry, sorry,” and old Queen Kitty talking to Rosie, her daughter, gabbled something in her own language. Rosie turned to me and said, “Kitty says she will see you in Heaven, and King will be there too, tu see you.” This was 80 beautiful, a8 we had wondered whether our old women understood. I said to myself, “Oh ye of little faith.” It seemed just a flt ending to my last Sunday at Ravenshoe.

On Wednesday night we had a farewell party, and every dark person in and around Ravenshoe came, and we had a lovely time. The children all sang solos. Some of them are developing beautiful voices, especially little Stella. Then three young men (their Brst appearance in public). then three of our young women. The people presented me with a beautiful little dilly bag.

Miss Tyler and I left Ravenshoe on Fri- day, 5th inst., for Cairns, where we had a happy time with Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, until I resumed my journey to Barambah on 15th inst.

-EL S. LONG.


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KARUAII. Our hearts were lifted up in praise to

God last night as we listened to several of our dear people testify to God’s saving and keeping power. Truly God is real to them. Their lives have been transformed from the darkness of sin into the mar- vellous light and liberty of Christ Jesus our Lord.

Our Prayer Meeting continues daily, from which we each feel we receive spiritual food from above, and thus we are set on our way rejoicing throughout each day.

We can indeed praise God for the way He opened up for us to visit more of our dark folk at Soldiers’ Point. God put i t into the heart of a white friend of the people there to kindly send his launch up the river to take us there, and two days later to bring us home again. ’TwaS a blessed time spent there, both at the meetings and in fellowship with the Pew ple. Meetings were held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when choruses were heartily entered into and much liberty of spirit abounded.

Although we see no actual results, we know that God will indeed bless the seed sown ,and in His own time bring forth a mighty increase. We do feel that hearts there were stirred, and what joy i t gave us when some of the people a few weeks later rowed down to Karuah to attend the Sunday services here.

The hospitality shown to us while a t Soldiers’ Point was very beautiful, and we feel i t was only’another touch of our loving Father’s watchful care and keeping over His children.

Our people here at Karuah have shown much kindness to us, being being used to God in ministering to our needs.

A blessed time was spent over Easter, when the message of the Cross and at1 that i t means pierced into our own hearts deeper than ever before, as well as it speaking to the people. -W. CASH.

KATOOMaA The services at the West Katoomba

tendances have been good, and also the Sunday School.

We have had the assistance of several friends at the S.S. night service. Mr. B. Schonbeck, of Leura Baptist Church, and Mr. Lockwood, and visiting friends of Mrs. Wheeler’s. The Leura friends have given two lamps and a tin of kerosene.

All the S.S. children received a nice wall text for Easter.

-H. J. BAKER.

DENNAWAN. “The trying of your faith worketh

patience.” Last month was a month of terrible trial of faith and often we have felt the power of prayer and seen the darkness roll away for a season, but soon again we are covered by a cloud which again makes us fear as we enter it, but God speaks to us from the cloud and points us to Jesus His own Son, in whom we find peace and rest. In the first days of this month of May encouragement came to us and a shower of refreshing from the Lord. The Missionary’s heart was almost gone when the light came and God in His wonderful way opened up the present to our vision. Those for whom we were so much in prayer for seemed to have made a movement towards God, and oh how our hearts rejoiced. The trees that the Lord had planted were full of sap which showed out in a growth of spiritual life. There is still much to be done here before the people will be able to stand alone with God. They cannot read like we can, so please pray that a class may be started to teach them to read God’s Word.

-FRED. BLUNT.

BULGANDBAMINE. We went to the Convention held at

Goolagong. It was a never-to-be-forgotten time. We were thrilled as we met our people and heard the addresses of our Native workers, so deeply spiritual. I t was truly an impetus to see and hear what God had wrought.

Miss Wheeler went on to Sydney for holidays and I had to hold the fort pend- ing the arrival of the Memorial Van. Mr. Long brought Mr. and Mrs. SoIomon, our Native workers with him. They arrived full and running over with the joy of the Lord. It is a privilege to have Mr. Long with us. We are trusting that we will have a mighty revival; already the Lord is working and souls yielding. The enemy is flghting hard, but the battle is the Lord‘s. Will you pray specially for the building UD after the van leaves. - -

Mission have been maintained and the at- -M. W. WHITRIDGE.


O U R A I M . May 24, 1933. 10

WORK IN THE CITY. MEMORIAL VAN. MRS. HUGHSON RESUMES.

It is a theme of very great joy and thanksgiving that once again, after 16 months of sitting aside, God has gra- ciously granted the privilege of re-commencing the work in Sydney and suburbs. I can truly say He satisfies, even when the work is stayed-for they “also serve who stand and wait.” Much prayer is needed for the work. The people have scattered many and have left the city, and those wyho remain seem to have lost much-spiritually. But our blessed Lord is the same tuday as He was a year ago, and will eternally remain unchanged. Just as I was able to resnme I had the blessing of attending the Goolagong Con- vention, one of the outstanding features of which was the earnest expectancy of the people. The IoogIng for, waiting and preparing for the manifestation of “God Himself.” The very air seemed charged, vibrant with the intentness of waiting. The expectancy of being blessed prepared the way for the blessing to come.

The keynote of the meeting was, “God is hen.” And God was there, tu mighty, wondrous power. With one accord, in one place, the people waited upon God. and as always He gave them above and beyond their desire,-the very heavens were opened, and blessings poured out. We expected also, and were amazed, as, with adoring hearts we stood on holy ground, saw what the Lord our God could do. Words fail to describe the wonders wrought. The lame were made to walk, the blind to see, the deaf and dumb to hear and speak, and those dead in tres- passes and sins made “alive unto God. And the expectaincy never waned. Meet- ing after meeting went by, but the knowl- edge of what God could do increased.

New victories were gained every day, and when the last day had come, they went away, rejoicing, stfll expecting, be- Iievibg that the power that had saved would keep until all the enemies of their souls became a footstool under their feet.

-Me KUGHSON.

D E P U T A T I O N WORK.

Between Darlington Point and Goola- gong I was able to have Lantern Lectures at three towns along the way, and received a warm welcome at each place. The first was a t Griffith, where Pastor C. H. McEwen, with whom I had enjoyed fellowship in other places, received me into his home and showered me with kindness. Beside the Lantern Lecture on the work, I was privileged to preach at both services on the Sunday in the Church (Baptist); this is the one from which Miss Christie went out.

Then at Ariah Park, again in the Bap- tist Church, a crowded audience from various churches were very interested in the story of the work. Rev. Cox gave us a very warm welcome, and Mrs. Weiss “Our Aim” agent (from the Methodist Church), who has 28 subscribers on her list, was one who helped to make the gathering a success. While at Ariah Park I had a happy though brief stay at the home of Mrs. Russell Harper, also of the Methodist Church. Passing on from there to Temora, Mrs. Mesley Smith, who for many Years has been a very energetic worker for the A.I.M., opened their home to me and did all possible to make the visit a fruitful and happy one. On the Sunday morning in the Methodist Church, and a t night in the Baptist Church, I was enabled to “hold forth the word of life,” Rev. E. M. Boyer at the former, and Rev. GriWth a t the latter extending a cordial welcome.

The Lantern Lecture was held in the Methodist School Hall, and a large gathering attended. Rev. F. Boyer, as chair- man, opened and closed the meeting in a manner that helped to bring honour to God and an increase of interest in the work among the Aborigines. At each of these gatherings a voluntary offering was given for the work.

we are thankful to God for such help- ers as Mrs. Wesley Smith. She recently sent 8 8 as Temora’s annual contribution to the General Fund, as a result of con- certed effort.

-W. ARNOLD LONG.


Mav 24. 1933. O U R A I M . 11

NEWCASTLE ANNUAL MEETING.

Newcastle’s fine Town Hall was again the rallying point for our large attendance of friends and supporters, on Thurs- day, May 4, when the Mayor, Alderman Sheddon, presided and carried through a fine programme.

The Mayor welcomed the Director, Mrs. L. W. Long, and the visiting friends, to the city. His memory of the Abori- gines went back to 1878, when they used to get their blankets in May (Queen Vic- toria’s birthday), and held their cor- roborees in Bowden’s Paddock, West Maitland.

A musical programme was given by the Islington Baptist Choir, and a party of six dark people from the adjacent Karuah Mission Station, and Mrs. Sid Ridgeway from Sydney, who were accompanied by their present Missionaries, Miss Byron and Miss Cash. Miss gave a short address on God’s faithful- ness, giving the instances fresh in the last two or three days, one being the provision in answer to prayer of her travelling expenses to her next station to which she is appointed.

Miss Esma Durbin, a Newcastle candidate, who has just been accepted as an A.I.M. Missionary, told how God had called her to the work. Her parents and herself had travelled that day from Ka- toomba to be present at the meeting. Mrs. Long spoke of the great work the

Mission was engaged in and thanked the Newcastle Auxiliary for its splendid service. She told that only one quarter of the aboriginal population had been reached by the Gospel, and of these the A.I.M. had 11,000 under its spiritual care. The work of the Mission is spiritual, and had t o be conducted by spiritually- minded men and women. In the last four Years there had been over 2000 conver- sions and a t present the staff consfsts of over 100 workers, thirty of whom are Native. The People build their own churches, accepting no payment for la- bour or any material they c m provide, and many conduct their own servlces and all the work of their own Mission Sta- tions. Mrs. Long told of the success of the Conventions for the deepening of the spiritual lives of the natives and gave in-

stances of the conversion of individual Natives.

The Secretary, Mrs. Brown, of Isling- ton, read the report, showing that the Auxiliary had the Mission hymn book printed this year and 12,000 post-cards, the latter a t the cost of S26. Three members had done organised deputation work throughout Newcastle and district, one result of which was three candidates for the work.

It was a modest report of a splendid year’s work. The Auxiliary defrayed the cost of a motor car to bring the Karuah people and their Missionaries to the meeting and also of the travelling expenses of the two Missionaries from Sydney.

Mr. Riddell, President, worked inde. fatigably to make the meeting a success, and the support and unstinted service at the meeting of Rev. Gibbins, Vice- President, was felt and appreciated.

Other Auxiliary officers and members also gave of their best to make the meeting a success.

- BEFORE THE MEETING

The ladies of the Newcastle Auxiliary provided a beautiful tea for the party from Karuah and others, in the Chinese Presbyterian Church, lent for the occa- sion, after which all proceeded to the Town Hall for a special function-the marriage of two of our Karuah people. Hugh Ridgeway and Jane Edwards. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Gib- bins, VicePresident of the Auxiliary and minister of Islington Baptist Church, in the presence of a large company of friends assembling for the meeting. The Mayor, Alderman Sheddon, at his own request, with the Town Clerk, were present, and these two leading citizens of Newcastle were proud to sign the marriage register as witnesses.

GIFTS TOWARD NATIVE WORKERS’ TRAINING

COLLEGE. A feature of our Native Christian Con-

ventions this last year or so is the offering of gifts toward the fund for a Native Workers‘ Training College.

(Continued on page 14).


12 O U R A I M . May 24, 1933.

CONVENTION GLIMPSES. GOOLAGONG N A T I V E C H R I S T I A N CONVENTION, EASTER, 1933.

For a considerable time previously a spirit of excitement and joyful expecta- tion spread far and wide through the districts affected. Four weeks before Easter two little parties set out in horse drawn vehicles from the southernmost extremity of the field (Cummeragunja, on the River Murray) on a journey of well over 330 miles. At Darlington Pt., about 100 miles futher north (on the way to Goolagong) there was quite a little “gathering of the clans” and the antici- pation of the Convention stirred and gripped e verybody, although most of them were unable to go.

Far away at Bulgandramine station, the Native Helper (Mr. H. Solomon) received several letters by one mail, all in reference to the Convention. His friends gathered around to hear the news, but until he finished reading they heard only delighted Hallelujah’s, for he was reading how the Native Workers from the south were already on their way.

THE CONVENTION EVE. On the Thursday night before Good

Friday, the Goolagong reserve was a wonderful sight to behold. The whole place was astir and humming with excitement, as party after party arrived from various places, and at intervals through the night the air was ringing with the songs of Zion.

Camp fires were burning brightly in all directions, and the night was calm and exhilarating. Altogether it was a memorable night for all privileged to be there, and proved to be the herald of a wonderful Convention.

THE PLACE. The reserve is a lovely green stretch

on the southern bank of the Lachlan River and is surrounded with trees. In the centre stands the structure which forms a most appropriate “rallying point” for the Convention. It has a massive frame of bush timber, and was covered on the roof and around the “weather end” with freshly cut boughs from many trees.

The weather was perfect throughout, and everything seemed to blend to-

those Easter days, according to the testimony of many, a taste of heaven on earth.

“FELLOWSHIP I N T H E GOSPEL.” There is a wonderful bond of fellow-

ship existing between the Christians all over the field: as they read of the others in various parts, it strengthens and stimu- lates their faith, and binds them together more closely as time goes on.

But to meet face to face those who, many miles away, have fought in the same great cause, experiencing similar trials and difficulties, and glorying in the triumphs of the Gospel, is an experience that cannot adequately be described. It fills one and all with “joy unspeakable and full of glory,” and in after days leaves memories which, on every awaken- ing, bring new life and new strength to the heart.

There was not a jarring note to mar the beauty of that fellowship. Every. where people moved about amongst the others with shining faces. Around the camp fires after the meetings little circles often stood or sat till well on into the night talking of the One around Whom the whole Convention gathered and centred.

One night when the missionaries were all in bed a couple of the men brought another to the Van, having dealt with him about his soul’s salvation. I dressed hastily and joined with them in com- mending him to God as he surrendered his life to Him. But I had not been long in bed before they brought another such “recruit.”

This time I accompanied them back to the fire, around which a number from various places had gathered. I t seemed too good a night in every way to go to sleep, so for a good while we talked on.

Then i t was discovered that one of the circle had not yet made the great dwi- sion, and it was not long before he was brought to do so. To see afterwards the warmth of love expressed towards him as each one welcomed him into the “family of God” was a great sight indeed. Soon afterwards I returned to the Van, but the others continued around the

gether in harmony of purpose to make camp fire till long after midnight.


May 24, 1933. O U R A I M . 13

C 0 N V E N T I 0 N G L I M PS ES-C o n t i n ued. T H E OPEN AIR GATHERING.

On the Easter Sunday afternoon, in the township of Goolagoqg, there was seen a picture that to some people must have appeared very strange indeed. At the main street corner, with shops on one side of the road and a park on the other, stood a very big ring of the dark Chris- tians, who had gathered to the Conven- tion. They were there to sound forth the Gospel to the white peopie, many of whom had come to witness a cricket match on the park! Before long a good number gathered around, and, besides the preaching of the Gospel by a number of the people, various items-duets, quar- tettes and a choir piece-were rendered, the various “parts” blending in a beaufi- ful harmony.

Could the Christian Church throughout Australia look on such a sight, what mingled feelings it would bring to many hearts! What a spectacle! The dark people fearlessly and ably preaching the Gospel to the white! In God‘s Kingdom there will be some very great surprises.

THE BAPTISMAL SERVICE. Whatever baptism (in the various

modes used for its application) means to others, i t means one thing, and one alone, to our dark people. It is a public de- claration that the candidates have made a complete cut from the world and are dead to all its sins and pleasures. It shows forth symbolically that they are identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, and have set their faces towards the city in the heavens. And there is so much for them to break away from, so much to leave behind.

Fourteen of those who came to Goola- gong were greatly desirous of being b a p tized, and the best place available for such a service was the river. A suitable place was chosen, the candidates prepared and stood together on the water’s edge. It was a beautiful sight; the river with i ts over-arching trees as the scene for such a service took our minds back to the ministry of John by the River Jordan. Looking up from the water, the audience were arrayed, “tier on tier,” UP the steep bank, to the top, where they stood silhouetted against the sky. One could almost see the “great cloud of witnesses” above them looking down from the battlemente of the skies.

Following on this was the Communion service, conducted in as able and beautiful a manner as anyone could wish to see by the native pastor from Cummera- gunja, assisted by other native workers. There were many other stirring features of this Convention which cannot be described here, but this one was perhaps the holiest hour of all, when God seemed to breathe the calm of Heaven over the whole, and that bush structure was transformed into a Bethel. “GROWING U P I N T O HIM.” (Eph. 4,15.)

There is but one thing more that I will indicate now. As we looked around the faces in those congregations one fact was very apparent and uplifting; it was the great growth that had been quietly going on all around. Many who were there had once been in sin, and what a change was evidenced! But still more, we had seen in the beginning of the life which had been expanding into “life more abundantly.” In wisdom and knowl- edge, in power and love they had increased with the increase of God.” Tes- timonies were brighter, humbler and stronger, and came from lives enriched by the dominion of the Holy Spirit. From this Convention two more were added to the list of Native workers, and all (Chris- tians) went out with new strength and a new vision to their places in the battle once again.

So the Convention is finished, the people scattered and the place nearly empty once again. But in another sense i t will never be finished. The Kingdom of God has had a notable advance in this field. and (should the Lord tarry), we are confident that the fresh impetus will carry God’s people in various districts on to greater triumphs through the year. And the vision of the gathering that is now past, gives us a glimpse of a gathering that is in the future, and towards which all our work is tending. From all directions our dark folk have set gut for that radiant goal, and every day brings us nearer. Ours is a peerless opportunity; let us take fresh courage and strength to scatter far and wide the in- corruptible seed. For truth is the truth for ever,

When the sheaves are brought home And these hidden seeds shall rise,

TO the Garner of Paradise. with shouting,

-W. ARNOLD LONG.


O U R A I M . May 24, 1933. 14 -- PRAYER MEETINGS.

xxw Clovra WALES. Bytlney-A.I.M. OtBce. 1.30 to 2 p.m.. Wed. Woman’. Auxiliary-2nd Wednesday, 2.45.

Bathurst St.. Baptist Schoolroom. Iastwood-4th Wednesday. 2.45 p.m.. Mrs.

Cameron. 586 Blaxland Rd. Mis. Green. -22 Monash Road.

LILU luesday, 2.30. Amhfield-Bapt. Tabernacle, 4th Thurs., 2.45 Carlton-Bapt. Church. 4th Tues.. 7.45 D . a Petersham-Miss Atkins, Acacia, Croydon

St.. Petersham, 1st Thurscw, 7.45 P.m. laremburn-C. of Christ, 3rd Wed.. 7.45. Artarmon-Mlss Carson, “Loyola.” Brough-

ton RA 4th Thursday, 8 o’clock. . Logan, Logan Brae.’; 662 ighway, 2nd Tuesday, 2.43 D.m. -Mr. Hawksley. 1s Robert St..

3rd- Tuesday, 8 p.m. Queenscliff-St. Mark’s C. of E., Harbord.

2nd Thursday, 3 P.m. Auburn-Baptist Chcrch, Harrow Rd.. 2nd

Tuesday, 8 p.m. South Strathfiald-Mrs. Crowe. next door

Congregational Church. Liverpool Rd., 1st Wednesday, 3 p.m.

Vsucluse-Miss A. Merchison. Serpentine Pde.. 4th Saturday, 8 p.m.

m y - C o n g . Church, 3rd Friday. 3 P.m. Bankstown--C..of C., 2nd Thurs., 2 p.m. Paddineon-Miss M. Boesser. 32 Dillon St,.

Thursday, 2.45 p.m.

next date Wed. May 3 8 P.m. Parramatta - Baptist Church Quarterly.

Bidcombe-Mrs. AtGinson. i o o Joseoh Street. 1st Saturday. 8 p.m.

St. 1st Thursday 2.30 p.m.

ter evening service:

Tuesday, 7.30 p.m.

South Ken.ingtOn--Mrs. Ridgewell. Bass

Tlmworth-Baptist Church, 4th Sunday. ai-

mewcastle-Baptist . Church. Islington. 4th

Ballerat-Mrs. King. 19 Errard St.. last

Broadford-3rd Thursday, 8 p.m. Monday. 7.30 p.m.

Geelong-Mrs. Butt, 79 Weller St.. Geelong

1corth Qeelong-Mr. Klrwood. 35 Shannon W., 4th Thursday. 7.45 p.m.

St., 4th Thursday, 8 p.m.

Echucs-Mrs. Schmidt. “Warrack.” Crofton

Crymelon-Mr. North. 1st Thursday, 8 u.m Yoonee Pond.-Mrs. Brown. 1 4 Grandison

Street. 3rd Thursday.

St.. 2nd Monday, 8 p.m. lKoonee Ponds-Mrs. White, 5 Ophir Sst.. 1st.

Monday 8 pm. MelbourndThe’ Friends’ Meeting House. 20

Russell St.. 1st Tuesday, 2.30 p.m. Pootscray-Baptist Church Paisley St..

Quarterly 2nd Thurs.. ju ly 13, at 2.30. Carlton-Miss Prior. 253 Drummond St.. 2nd

Saturday 8 p.m Burnley-Mri. Luce: Corner Bell and Swan

Sts.. Richmond, 1st Tuesday, 8 P.m. Aubnm-Mrs. Dodgshun, 1 2 Lyndhumt CreS-

cent. 1st Monday.. 2.30 P.m. Windsor-Congregational Church. Peel St.

4th Thursday, 3 p.m. Essendon-Mrs. Ellis, 208 Napier St.. Glen-

bervie. 4th Wednesday, 2.45 p.m. Elstemwkk- Kensineon-Methodist Church McCracken

Abbotsford-Mrs. Joyce, Chmles St.. 3rd

Sunsmine-Mrs. Cawood’s, Derby Rd., 3rd

Street. 3rd Wednesday, 8 P.m.

Tuesday, 2.30 P.m.

Thursd:

QWElvSYsAlm. Brtsbaue-Joyful News Hall, Brunswick St..

The Valley. 4th Thursday. 8 P.m. Colinda-Miss Nosworthy. 4th Friday. 2.30. Bundaberg-4 th Thursday. 7.45. Xundubbe-Riverleigh. 3rd Friday. Mitchell-Mrs. Juke, 4th Thursday. 8 0.m. Eockhampton-Clifton St. Baptist Church.

N. Rockhampton. 1st Wed., 7.45. SOVTH AUSIBABIA.

Tasmo-Mrs. Matthews. 11 Bakewell St..

l o r t h AbelaidbMr. C. Johnson’s residence.

TA-.

3rd Friday, 3.30 p.m.

18 Rower St.. last Saturday, 7.45 p.m.

Hobart-Protestant Hall, Bathurst St.. 3rd

Launceston-St. Andrew’s School Hall, 3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, 8 p.m. W3ZST AVSTEA-.

Perth-Mrs. Wingrove. 78 Edinboro’ Rd.. M t Hawthorn

GIFTS TOWARD NATIVE WORKERS’ TRAINING COLLEGE-Continued.

At Goolagong this year, as last, our The beautifully made feather flowers people brought forward their gifts and given a t Barham Convention have real- laid them on the table - boomerangs, ised lO/-, which has been added to the carved and plain, from the men, fancy fund. work from the women, a glasq dish and Our Cowra Christian women have taken measuring glass, a stationary compen- UP the project heartily, and under the dium and 19/1 in cash (the glass was leadership of Mrs. Grant (Mother of sold for l l d and the $1 completed). Lindsay, our Native Worker at Brewar-

A very large jam melon grown by one rina) have commenced a sewing meeting of our Goolagong people and presented toward the same object. last year was found to weigh 46 lbs. I t We ask the prayers of our friends for was too heavy to bring to Sydney, and a guidance regarding the establishment of Cowra greengrocer gave 2/6 for it. this institution.


May 24, 1933. O U R A I M . 15

ALM. COUNCIL and Auxiliaries N E W S O U T H WALES.

ADVISORY COUNCIL GIRLS’ A U X l LIARIES. President: DLBBOIOE. Vice-Presidents: Bmb. W. E. COBWCX. ME. W. POBTEB. =.A.

~ m . Secret-: 6. J . S. Q O W ~ ~ ; h s t . Secretary: MB. CI. HAWXSLEY.

Hon. Treasurer: BIE. A. L. PEEEX. Members: XESSES. SIlUPSOlV, A. 0-X. R. A. HIND, E. 0. EABWAED, A. HICKS. M.A.; BEVS. A. TA-B and A. 6. GIZEDEB; BQX3DAMES SMALL and CAlYLEBON; and MISS ATXINS. -

Hon. Medical Advisor: Dr. A. M. McIn-

Organising Secretary (N.S.W.): Miss M.

Offering Box Sec.: Miss F. Pearce. Prayer Band Sec.: Mrs. W. Porter.

tosh.

E. McAulay.

All Ofecial Correspondence to the above should be addressed to the

North Sydney-President: Mrs. Stacker. Hon. Secretary: Miss F. Leach. Kogarah-President : Mrs. Bricknell. H o n . Kecretary: Miss B.. Winn. Manly-President: Mrs. Newton. Forest Lodge-Presidents: Mrs. Rowe

Chatswood-President: Miss Sharpe. VICTORIA.

Me1 bourne-President: Rev. J. McBride. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. R. Ellis, 208 Napier

Street, Essendon, W5. ’Phone FU6770. Hon. Treasurer: Hon. Medical Adviser: Dr. H. Jones. Ballarat-President: Mr. S . King. Hon. Secretary: Mr. J. E. A. Thomas,

Geelong-President: Mr. Rawlings. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. E. Butt, 79 Weller

Girls’ AUK. Darling.

and Mrs. McGrath.

Smythe’s Road.

Street. W. Geelong. -

QUEENSLAND. OFFICE* 242 ‘ITT Brisbane-President: Mr. J. Caulfeild.

SYDNEY Hon. Secretaw: Miss G. Dik Wellinaton Street, clayfield-

- Hon. Treasurer: Mr. G. Wilson.

STATE AUXILIARIES

N E W SOUTH WALES. Ladies’ Auxiliary-President: Mrs. Long. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. L. Rouse. Barton

Newcastle-President: Mr. H. Riddell. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. W. Brown, Roslin

Avenue, Islington. Tamworth-Hon. Secretary: Mrs. A. J.

M. Warner, Pick Hill, Nundle Road. Cessnock-Mr. A. Presbury, MayAeld

Street, Cessnock.

Avenue, Haberfield.

Representatives-Rockhampton: Miss W. Wells; Maryborough: Mrs. G. Kent: Townsvilre: Rev. G. Parry Jones.

TASMANIA. Hobart-President : Hon. secretary: Mrs. Weymouth, 4 Sum-

Launceston-President: Rev. J. L. Hurse. Hon. Secretary: Miss T. Fair, 32 Albion

mer Hill Road, W. Hobart.

Street, Invermay. W E S T AUSTRALIA.

Perth-Mrs. Wingrove, 78 Edinborough

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Street, Mount Hawthorn.

LITERATURE AND POSTCARDS Suitable leaflets, “Our Aim” Magazine, A.I.M. Mission H m n Books and postcard

pictures of the work are on sale at the A.I.M. OWce, 242 Pitt Street, Sydney, or from any of our Secretaries.

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED A T GOOLAGONG CONVENTION.

The subjects at fie Native Christian 3. The Resources Of the Christian life. Convention at Goolagong this year were --(a) A -yer; Christian

ings at Keswick, England, last year. taken from Rev. McBeath’s bible read- ship; ( C ) Our Bibles; (a) the Spirit-

4. The duties of the Christian life.- fa) The Christian at Worship; (b) the Christian at Home; (c) the Christian at

These covered 15 addresses, 12 of them

1. The beginnings of the Christian 1ife-W daybreak in the soul. (b) work: (d) the Christian at war. breaking of the bonds, (c) the slave of

were given. We could not get the three Christ.

2. The characteristics of the Christian others in, for in addition to these we had life-(a) A worthy walk; (b) a separated the Lantern one night. Gospel addresses life; (c) a decisive life; td) an alert Sunday night and testimonies other life. times.


16 O U R A I M . May 24. 1933.

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF A.I.M. MISSIONARIES.

LORG, Mrs. L. W., Director, 62 Johnson St., Chatswood, N.S.W. Tel. J5622.

BAGXAL&, Miss M.. Dunolly. Singleton. N R W . . . -. . . .

CREBBIDT. Miss M. I. (Supernumerary).

ACLAXD. Miss M. CAMPBELL. Miss M. (Barambah). Murrton.

Ballarat. Vic.

Y, Mr. and Mrs. E., Tweed Heads, J

A . _ u . .. . MOXKS. Miss A. (In England). -8, Mr. W., East Moree. N.S.W. SMITR, Miss M. E.. Brewarrina, N.S.W. WILSOR. Mr. and Mrs. H.. Gayndah. &Id. LAWSON. Miss A., Cairns. N. Queensland. EAEBIS. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. (Long Gully),

SVTTON, Miss A.. Moonah Cullah. via Den- Tingha. N.S.W.

iliquin. N.S.W. BEAslEY, Miss F. M.. Newmarket, Bris-

bane. Queensland (On Leave). LIGHTBODY, Miss E., Cowra N.S.W. SHANKELTON'. Miss M. (Woorabinda).

Perch Creek, via Duaringa, Q. -, M i s s E.. Ravenshoe. N.Q. PRE-LL. Miss C. (Woorabinda). on Fur-

lough in Tasmania. WOME-, Mr. and Mrs. P.. Mltchell, Qld. TEOBIAS, Mr. and Mrs. I.. Normanton. N.Q. BLLIOTT. Mr. and Mrs. F. (On Leave). LOXG, Mr. W. A., Memorial Van, A.I.M.

Ofticr C A e , - M i s s W.. Karuah, N.S.W. BOWIE. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. (On leave). BYEON, Miss J., Karuah. N.S.W. BAILEY, Miss G.. Moonah Cullah, via Den-

iliquin. N.S.W. BLUNT Mr. F.. Dennawan. N.S.W. HIQG8,'Mr. and Mrs C. (On Leave). CAVARAQE, Miss A. (Woorabinda). Perch

WHEELER. Miss F.. Bulgandramine. via Creek, via Duaringa. Queensland.

TnminPlarr N W W .........-.__I. ... LONG, Miss R. G. (Rarambah). Murgon. Q. -, M i s s J.. Condobolin. N.S.W. SlUTE. Mr. B.. Esst Ilboree, N.S.W. TPLEIG, Miss E., Ravenshoe, N.Q. 3XODQSON. Mr. and Mrs. W. (appointed

Karuah). PO-. Miss B.. Tabulam, N.S.W. WHRILIDOBI. Mrs.. Bulgandramine. via

Tomingl.ey. N.S.W. DWBpt, Miss E., Cowra. WELLS. Miss W., Moonah Cullah, via Den-

iliquin. AssocuLm WORKERS.

WEE- TBEY WOBK. UVQSBON, Mrs., Sydney and Suburbs. BBO-, Mrs. W., Newcastle and Karuah. BEBBem Mr. C. Bulgandramine. WEWQ. hr. R. 0.. Central Queensland. PS-, Mr.. Hern Bay. m, Mr. and Mrs. N., Barambah. Q. 7RHEELSB, Mrs., Katoomba. WILSON, Mr., Cowra. ILLWOBTE, Miss E.. Mareeba, N.Q. PA- Mr. W B Cummeragunja. B d O D . kg. E., Bundaberg. Qld. MoHAUQETOII. Mr. and Mrs.. Lake Boga.

Vic. M n B . Mr. H. J.. Katoomba. -

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N.S.W. ATKJXSOX, Mr. and Mrs. E. WALXEE, Mr. and Mrs. J.. Yass. DATES, Mr. and Mrs. Fred, Karuah. CALLAGEAN. Mrs.. Armidale. GRANT, Mr. L., Brewarrina McDOIPALD, Mrs. K.. Cowra. SOLOMOXS, Mr. and Mrs. H., Bulgandra-

WTI+IAm, Mrs. Nellie. Walcha and Wool- mine.

brook. BABLOW, Mr. Gilbert. Condobolin. PETERS, Mr. R., Darlington Point. AULTON, Mr. Gordon. Cummeragunja. WTLlXADIS. Mr. A., Cowra. M U I R . Mrs. C.. Darlington Pt.

QWENSLbloD. KYLE, Mr. and Mrs. Dan: BOSSSP, P.:

DUEKS. H.; COEBI'rT, B.: €%SE. M.; COBWAY, Sam and BelIa; DLh'zTBsI, W., and EltLSY. G.-Palm Island.

LAW, Daisy Gayndah. KmA. Mrs. i. and Mrs. T Barambah.

A.I.M. STATIONS AND OUT-STATIONS. XOBTHEEX N.S.W.

Singleton. Kal-llah. Walcha, Walcha Rd., Niangala.

Woolbmok. Lower Creek, Uralla.

Nowendoc.

A d d a b . Tingha, Bundarra. Guyra, Bassandean.

MO-, Terry Hie Hie. B o o m and ToomslalI. Mungindl. Talwood.

Neewarra. Dareel. Thallon. Dirrlbandl. Walgett. Old Walgett. Angeldool. Merka-

dool, Dungalear, Combora. Pilliga. Wee Waa. Narrabri. Quambone.

Brewarrln8 (townshin). Brewurlna Govt. Station, Bourke

Dennawan. WES'ZEBB X.8.W.

Katoomba. Cowrs. Goolagong, Wyanzala. Canowindm,

Cond08oU11, Euabolong. Bulgandramtne. Warren, Dubbo. Dandaloo.

C a m Tank, Marfield. and Necarbo BOTmEEnR N.8.W. AXD VxcmoEXA.

Yaes. Pudman. Brungle. Darlington PL, Griiffth. Moon& Qpllrh, Barham. Moulamein, Ba1-

ranald, Canally (N.S.W.). Lake Bogs. Mvstic Park. Svewa. Tresco (Vic.)

Strathbo ie. X8B!mz-rRg€rE R.S.W.

The Rocks. Orange. Morongola.

Narromine, Gin Gin and Trundle.

dtunmbrognnja, Rafmah. N.S.W. QWEllBrUD BOEDEI).

Tweed Resd.. Eukrabah. Drydock. MunvII- liirnhnh . -. .. . .

Tabulam ( U D D W Clarence). Mallanganee. SOU- O m E m L m .

Mitchell. Aurtathela. Charleville. St. Georae. Bollon. Cunnamulla.

Sprlngs, Camhnon

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E-PI QDlEENSLSED. ecVnclrm, Hawkwood. Eidsvold. Ban Ban

Bondsbeg. Barambah.

Palm Island, Fantome Island. -QWB-.

WoorabMa, Baralaba. Snringsure. NO=- Qvloa-.

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