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1 LIBRARY ~ ) Registered at the G.P.O., 8yclney,-for transm&ion by post as a newspaper. VOL. VII. No. 3. NOVEMBER, 1913. Price: ONE SHILLING per year. [Edited by Mrs. L. W. LONG.] 1 HEAVENLY. Wherefore, holy bretlwerr par- takers of the €1 EAV EN LY calling -1ieh. 3, 1. Our citizenship is in €II{AVICN -Phi1 3, 20. kV. ‘10 an inlreritamce irrcorrnptihle arid undefiled, aud that fiuleth not aivt~y, ItE\€5HVED IN 11N.WIN tilr you.-I Pet. I. 4. NOT EARTHLY. And .Jesus said unto him, The faxes liuve holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man huth not where to lay His heaad,”-M ate, 8, 20. Even unto this present hour we both huiiger arid thirst and are naked, and are buffeted, anti have ni) certain dwelling-place.-l Car, 4,n In weariness and painfulness, in watcliings often, in lrnnper and thirst, in fastings ofhn, in cold. and nakediiess,--2 Cor 11? 27. Digitised by AIATSIS Library 2006 - www.aiatsis.gov.au/library

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Registered at the G.P.O., 8yclney,-for transm&ion by post as a newspaper.

VOL. VII. No. 3. NOVEMBER, 1913. Price: ONE SHILLING per year.

[Edited by Mrs. L. W. LONG.]

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HEAVENLY. Wherefore, holy bretlwerr par-

takers of the €1 EAV EN LY calling -1ieh. 3, 1.

Our citizenship is in €II{AVICN -Phi1 3, 20. k V .

‘10 an inlreritamce irrcorrnptihle arid undefiled, aud that fiuleth not aivt~y, ItE\€5HVED I N 1 1 N . W I N tilr you.-I Pet. I. 4.

NOT EARTHLY. And .Jesus said unto him, T h e

faxes liuve holes, and the birds of

the air have nests, but the Son of Man huth not where to lay His heaad,”-M ate, 8, 20.

Even unto this present hour we both huiiger arid thirst and are naked, and are buffeted, anti have ni) certain dwelling-place.-l Car, 4 , n In weariness and painfulness, in

watcliings often, in lrnnper and thirst, in fastings ofhn, in cold. and nakediiess,--2 Cor 11? 27.

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2 O U R AIM. October, 1913.

THE VOICE O*F SCRIPTURE UPON MIS- SIONARY WORK.

1. The Ground of Missionary Work-John 3- 16. Luke 2-10, JCark 16-15.

2 The Need of Missionary Work-Ps. 14, 2-3, Eph. 2-12, Rom. 10, 13-15, Acts 16-9

:? The l-’urpose of Missionary Work-Luke 19-

4. The Sin of standing aloof from Missionary Work-2 Kings 7-9, Judges 5-23, Matt. 25, 25-26.

5 The Motive of Missionary Work-Luke 16-5, 2 Cor. 5-14, 8-9, Ps. 116-12.

1 6 Ways of Helping 3Iissionary Work-Isa. 6-8, 2 Cor. 1-11. Matt. W38. 1 Cor. 16-2.

7. The Spirit in which Help should be given to Xissionary Work-Acts 9-6, Col. 3-23, 2 Cor. 9-7, 1 Chron. 29-9, Mark 14-8.

8. The Reward of a Share in Missionary Work --Pro. 11-25, Job 29-13, Matt. 25-23.

9. The End of Missionary Work-Matt. 24-14, Isa. 2-18, Hab. 2-14, Rev. 11-15.

10, Acts 26-18.

-From a C.M.S. leaflet.

“ OCCUPY TILL I COME.” By A.R.

Till I come, My child, be busy; do not wait with

Well improve your time and talents, seek to follow

Sit not still while idly dreaming of the glory yet

Rise and labour, ever knowing there is bright reward

Till I come there are around you those who need a

Till I come if you are watching you may often dry

For earth’s sorrows will not lessen, there are ever

Some sad heart is always near you, which you may

There are others who are drifting swiftly down to-

Alid perchance your hand might snatch them, if in

How I came and died to save them-’tis to know My

Tell them of My great compassion, and be sure some

Ir it be a CUP 6f water given in the Master’s name, Or an act so small it never would gain earth’s ap-

Still I’m watching, child, and knowing everything

Only OCCUPY, be faithful, and a rich reward you’ll see. I am coming, surely coming, while I love to have you

Listening for My nearing footsteps, wondering why

Still while watching and while listening, work for

Thus you’ll Prove that well you love Me, and to serve

-From *‘ Electric Messages.”

empty hands,

My commands;

before-

in store.

word of cheer;

the tear;

those who grieve,

in love relieve.

wards death and hell,

love you’d simply tell

love they crave;

soul you’ll save.

plause or fame,

you do for Me,

wait,

they are so late;

Me with all your might,

Jfe you delight.

“FOREVER WITH THE LORD.” Two of our workers were bereaved last

month. Jiiss Timbury and Miss Dedman. In each case a dear mother was taken Home to be wit,h the Lord, and both from Newcastle. Mrs. ‘J‘imbnry, although a sufferer for many years, was actively engaged in service for others until three weeks before her death. She was an ideal mother, and although engaged in all sorts of activities for others, shone as a star in her own home. For her it is well. She has ceased from her labours and her works do follow her.

Mrs. Dedman, too, so lived that her children rise up to call her blessed. At her memorial swvice Rev. JTr . Bull, of Islington, spoke of her faithfulness and of the help she had been to so many. Her life will ever be a savour of Christ acd His grace, and the memory of it an impetus for her children to live unto Him.

In the case of both, their suffering was very great. so that their release came as a consola- tion to their loved ones. We extend to our two sisters and their families, on behalf -of our readers, loving sympathy in their hour of sor- row, and remind them they are severed only “Till He come.”

Postal notes, to the amount of 12/3, were received from someone whose signature was “*4 friend,” and who asked for prayer. We commended you to God, dear friend, and trust that yon will daily realise His sustaining grace. Our message to you is: “I will put upon you none other burden than that which ye have already; hold fast till I come.”-Rev. 2, 24-25.

A.I.M. PRAYER BAND. secretary : MISS STEWART,

A.I.M., Karuah, N.S.W. PRAYER SUBJECT FOR NOVEMBER:

WALC HA. PRAYER SUBJECT FOR DECEMBER:

THE WHOLE OF THE WORK. The fourth Thursday of each month is ob-

served as Prayer-day. GENERAL REQUESTS:

For the missionaries and people who have recently been bereaved of loved ones.

That the Lord may liberate money for His own work.

For a gracious outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon every station.

For special guidance in regard to Herberton. For special requests for Walcha see Prayer

Letter, to be had on application to Miss Stewart.

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October, 1913. O U R

CHRISTMAS PARCELS. Christmas parcels for our stations may be

sent to Mr. Tyas, Rook Arcade, 566 George Street, Sydney, N.S.W. Will friends desiring to send parcels direct to the Singleton Home or any of our stations please communicate as soon as possible with Mrs. TJOng, 149 Victoria Street, huisham. This will help us consider- ably in the Smas distribution. It is well that a11 the stations shonld share in the Christmas gifts.

Friends in States other than N.S.W. will require to send their zarcels to their respective forwarding agents a t once. See page 8.

A REVIVAL AT CUMMERAGUNJA. The Lord has poured out His spirit upon the

people at Cummeragunja in a glorious manner. letter received from a brother there bears

out very fully the report of our brother, Alick Russell. The writer says:-It seems that God was about to pour out His spirit upon thid people, and in order to prepare them for it He ir! His wisdom chose one of their own neople. Brother Russell, for the work, and then in a mysterious way there came the manifestation of His Grace. Mr. Aaron Atkinson (Mrs. Rus- sell's father), the most popular man on this place, was struck down with paralysis. He was converted under Mr. Matthews at Maloga, and led a consistent life for some years, but eventu- ally lapsing into sin, continued a backslider until a few weeks ago the Lord laid His hands upon him and took him to Himself. Brother Russell had a talk with him in his conscious moments at the hospital, and we have everv reason to think he was comfortable in his mind before the end came. It was at this brother’s memorial service the Lord was pleased to mani- fest Himself in the salvation of 20 souls. We cannot tell who had received special unction at this glorious service for every speaker seemed filled with power, and it is plain the Lord has reserved to Himself the glory of that meeting. YOU will he pleased to know, I am snre, the good work is going on, and every day He calls us to see fresh wonders of His grace.”

Oh! for a mighty shower upon all our sta- tions, and every mission station and on every camp of Aborigines in our land! Nothing short. of thls will satisfy us.

There h!ve been droppings at Karuah. Five changed lives since November 1 gladden lis, as we see in them the transforming power of God. i t Terry-Hie-Hie, too, the Holy Spirit is work- icg, and some ars giving evidence of the new birth.

We have Walcha upon our hearts this month. in prayer and supplication, that God in His great compassion and love may pour out of His

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spirit upon the poor indifferent souls who have for nearly seven years .now had the Gospel preached unto them. Will you, dear reader, as you read this go aside if FOU can, and if that is not possible, lift your heart to the Lord in prayer, asking Him to send a quickening upon T17alcha and all other mission stations? You can definitely help 11s by doing this. Piease help !

A WEDDING. Alick Russell, Xative Helper, was married

on October 25, at Cummeragunja. The bride is a daughter of the late Mr. A. Atkinson, an old and much- loved resident of the station. It is her desire to share with Alick his labours for the Tdord a.mongst his own people. We feel sure the many readers who have been praying for our brother will include in their interces- sions his young wife. May God abundantly hless them and make them in all the details of their united lives a. pattern of godliness, and in their service may it be true of them, “One chase a thousand and two put ten thousand t:b

f l ighC. ’ ’

Miss Acland says of the work in the Walcha district: “The way has been by no means easy lately, and again and again I have said: Fierce and long the battle rages, Rut our Help is near; Onward comes our great Commander, Cheer my comrades, cheer!” I refuse t o be disappointed, although often feeling the burden and I just cast it back upon Him who has said: ‘Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He will

sustain thee. ”

Xr. McConnell is still helping at Rloonah Cullah. He conducted the funeral service at the graveside of Mrs. Taylor, the woman who passed in to be with Christ from Deniliqiiin hospital. She was brought home and buried the next day at Moonah Cnllah.

A prayer meeting at 7.30 p.m. on A.I.RI. prayer days has been instituted at Sawyer’s Point, Karuah. The meetings are held in the C. of N. and are attended by the white resi- dents.

Two little girls, one aged 7 and the other 5 pears, Came up to their missionary and asked might they pray. One wanted to pray aloud and the only intelligible words were: “Dear Jesns help me to read my Bible. ”

“Freely ye have received,” the world has need Then aid the weak, the wanderer homeward lead, Withhold no kindly word or generous deed

But “freely give.”

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4 O U R A I M . OcCober, 1913.

CUMMBRAGUN JA. It is with thankfulness I send a report of the

work and blessings received since coming to C u m m e r a p j a . We have had three deaths; one was that of a woman, whom Cod gave me privilege of ministering to. On her death-bed she responded to the Lord’s invitation and came unto Bim. Jfany of our people prayed with her up till the very last, and as she passed into the valley of the shadow of death a petition was being offered on her behalf. Then one of our field. . little girls was taken off very quickly. One of our clear old men was also called Home. He was loved by all. On a Tuesday morning he became ill and was taken to the hospital. Time after time he was visited by his relatives, but from the first there was no hope of recovery. On the Sunday before he died, I went in on a bicycle the 14 miles and saw him. The dear

cbe lbarvest +

xvq “ Ye reap if ye faint not.”

REPORTS FROM OUR MISSION STATIONS.

WALCHA. We have had trials of late but still our bless-

ings are more than can be numbered, and we have had opportunities of proving the faithful- ness of our God, who we love and wham we serve. I have felt the truth of those words- “Fierce and long the battle rages, but our Help is near, Onward comes our great com- mander, cheer my comrades, cheer.” What a comeort t o realise that our Helper is near a t hand, and that He has said, we shall reap if we faint not.

illiss Dedman is st5ll away, and jnst as the month closed the news reached us that her dear mother had gone to see the King in all His beauty. We pray that the God of all comfort will sustain and comfort, and may the dear ones remaining realise that it is only “till He come.”

Shearing has started. here, and a few strangers are in our midst, and also some of our people have returned who have been away.

During the month a visit was paid to Wool- brook, and very sad indeed was the occasion of it. Two deaths have occurred in a way that appalled us, and we realised that two precious sonls mere thrust into eternity, as far as we know, not ready. I thank God that He opened the way for me to go and help these dear ones a t Woolbrook in their hour of need. It is in- deed a privilege to be able to share the burdens of the aching hearts around us and speak the word of encouragement and point them to a living Saviour. I pray that the word spoken may bear fruit. Many were the kindnesses shown me during the few days spent a t Wool- brook.

I close these lines asking for much prayer for the Lord’s work in this small but needy place.

-M.A.

old man knew me; after reading and prayer, I asked him was he trusting Jesus. He could only mumble his answer, but the meaning was “Yes,” as he clasped his hands in mine for just two minutes. He was brought home the next Thursday as there was no hope ; all we could do was to weep over our dear brother; I shall never forget the sight of the weeping loved ones. We just committed the dear ones to the One who comforts all who call upon Him in trouble. The next day at mid-day our brother passed up to be with Christ, which is f a r better and on Saturday aftei.noon we committed the body to the earth. The funeral was a very big one ; crowds stood around the ,grave, and there were many loved ones who wept-but we felt we could say with our Master : “ This sickness iq not unto death, but for the glory of God,” and “I was glad for your sakes that I was not there for the intent that ye might believe.”

On the following Sunday a memorial service was held at 3 o’clock. The church was crowd- ed. Several were asked to speak, which they did, briefly. Then an opportunity was given for decision for Christ. The Holy Spirit worked and many knelt a t the penitent form. At night also more came to yield themselves to the Lord. We cannot help praising God when such bless- ing comes and He uses such weak instruments.

We have a nice number of Christians, men, women and children. It is gr,and to see them earnestly praying in the meetings ; pouring out their hearts before God for their straying brethren. We have rz meeting every night. We need to pray on, as there are many more to be brought into the fold. God has blessed and Ne will continue to bless. Faith is the victory!

-A.R. TERRY-HIE-HIE.

We are holding the fort, although this is one of Satan’s strongholds, and his forces are mighty, still we go on in faith, knowing that our God is almighty. “Greater is He that is in you that He that is in the world.”

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We are holding five or six meetings some of which are well attended; there a listening ear. and we feel sure there w. more reaping before long.

Our great concern a t present is the walk the young believers; in regard to them ou' hearts are sometimes made sad and at othe>[ times we have gladness; but we remember the Apostle Paul had a similar experience. Two of them a t least have been saved from drink and gambling, and I believe are reading their Bibles and growing in grace. We ask the prayers of readers for the converts as well as ourselves. We have much cause for thankfulness to our Heavenly Father for the way in which we have been cared for and kept in health and strength. 'i'wo rooms of our home are habitable, though riot yet finished, but the weather is so warm we do not need a close building-R.H.G.

ST. CLAIR. We have much to praise Cod for ; the sick

ones have been restored to health and are on the Reserve again, and all are now well. The men are busy on their farms, getting the ground ready for sowing corn, etc. We have had splendid rain and there is every sign of a good season with the crops. The meetings are well attended and all are going on nicely.

X Junior Christian Endeavour Society has been formed for the children, who are taking an interest in their meetings, and will, we be- lieve, prove a blessing to us all. A minister called on us through the month and expressed himself surprised as well as pleased a t the work oE the children done a t school. We are much eccouraged by the interest shown in the children, and pray that God will bless them in return.

Another friend sent along a bag of useful clothing for the women and children, which is appreciated by all. We thank God for the kindness of our neighbours and friends around, who show their love by many little gifts. We pray that each may be abundantly blessed.- J. E. D.

KARUAH. God has visited Karuah in blessing long

prayed for. On November 2 two couples were joined together in Christian marriage. Mr. Long officiated a t the ceremonies, one of which took place in the Mission House and one in the new Church. These four men and women sur- rendered their lives to the Lord Jesus and ac- cepted His pardoning love and mercy. On November 1 a young Md made a definite deci- sion for Christ. At the morning prayer meet- iLg on November 3 the five led in prayer. The

.joy of all was very great, and a t the close the . older Christians, who had so long prayed for

these dear ones with their missionaries, re- ceived the new ones into fellowship with hearty

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LOVING ME,” . (continued).

CHILDREN’S HOME, SINGLETON, The month has been one of joyful service

amongst the children. We have had deep joy with them all. Only one of our large number has been in bed sick, and that for only two days, for the malady was taken in time, and with careful nursing she is well again.

We have been able to send another boy to school. It is quite a work to get 12 off twice a day, and then there are 12 pairs of boots to clean after school for the next day. In wet ‘Areather the boys do not wear boots, but when ‘it is fine we like to see them in their nicely polished boots.

It takes time to see to their bodily wants. I+, is quite a large tableful with 22 sitting around and they always do justice to that, which is placed before them.

In the beginning of the month, the ladies of t!ie Women’s Gnild of South Singleton invited i i s all to a picnic. Mrs. Smith and I were able to take the whole of them and three others, 42 in all. We all spent a very happy time. Revs. ’CYilliamson and Single were with 11s throagh- out. After games all sat down to a lovely tea of sandwiches, tarts, cakes, fruit, lollies, etc. Each girl received a nice present, and the boys ran for prizes, from the eldest to the baby all rejoiced in nice gifts.

We thank the friend who sent a bag of men’s clothing; we were able to send them out to St. Clair.

May our Father reward all who sent little gifts to the Home this month.-G.C.S.

ONE OF GOD’S MESSENGERS. As showing what Christ can do for the dark-

skinned natives of our land, a beautiful inci- dent occurs in the memoir of Dr. H. Grottene Guinness. “ Never, ” says the widow, “ shall I forget his tearless grief as he read the cable that announced to him the death of his daugh- ter, Lucy. He sought comfort in solitude, and went away to a quiet bay on the shores of New South Wales. A few Aboriginal natives were living then, and as he sat with bowed head listening to the mournful music of the sea, a hand was laid upon his shoulder. In strange accents, he heard the familiar words, ‘Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, be- lieve also in Me.’ He looked up to see tlie wrinkled face of an old coloured woman. She was God’s Messenger to him. ’ ’

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O U R A I M . 7 October, 1913.

A CALL TO* PRAYER. We desire the prayers of God’s people for

the work a t Herberton, N.Q. We have come to U critical juncture, to the place “where the God is able is proved. ” There has been a block in the way of workers going up to take charge of the work. No money for travelling ex- penses has either reached them or the funds OP the mission. ,4s the block has not been re- moved, Mr. and Mrs. Milne take i t as guidance from God that He does not wish them to go on, and so believing i t to be His will they have withdrawn. When our two dear friends O R V i ed themselves to fill the gap, we accepted their oRer and expected that they would be able to go to Herberton without delay, and as Editor I placed their names amongst our list of worli- ers and gave Herberton as their address. T regret having done this, as it now transpires it was premature. Will our readers please accept this explanation, as I assure you it was done in all good faith. In future no names will be added to the list until their probation is com- pleted. Will friends please pray that every hindrance may be removed and the way opened clearly and funds provided for workers to go to Herherton. When the vacancy occurred several of our N.S. W. workers readily offered to go to Herberton; what we need most is guidance as to whom to send, and then new workers to step into their places in N.S.W. are needed. We have needed much grace to stand still and do nothing and still do nothing to fill the gap in the North and to realise that God is working while we are waiting. He has kept us in His hand watching for the unfolding oE His will and we expectantly believe that He will surprise us with a great deliverance.

-R.L. A GEM FOR JECSUS.

Many of our readers have been interested in a man a t Mackay, who was introduced to us in the Mackay Prayer Letter, May, 1912, as one who did not want the Lord Jesus. We were asked to pray for a poor old blackfellow called “ Jimmy,” who, every time our sister approached him, said in angry tones : “Me no want .’em,” “me no want ’em,” meaning Jesus. Prayer was made for him by our prayer members on the day appointed, and He who came to seek and save the lost heard and an- swered, and Jimmy ’s heart was enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and he saw Jesus as His own Saviour and friend, and surrendered to Him. Since then he has listened to the Word with gladness and joy, and his testimony and changed appearance greatly rejoiced the work- er’s heart. Xews has just reached us that this dear old man has joined the Blood-washed throng in the mansions above.

(Continued on page 8).

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“If everyone would work and strive, And never grudge the labour,

But just feel glad he was alive, And free to help his neighbour;

Oh, what an easy world ’twould be! Our work would all be done, you see,

Come now, suppose we both should try To get that good time started;

Let’s think of others-you and I- Be braver, kinder-hearted.

Then what a happy world ’twill be! For love and tha? will come, you’ll see,

For you and me.

-Selected. To you and me.

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8 O U R A GEM FOR JESUS (continued from page 7) . Mrs. Sleep saw him just before he died. A e

said to someone a little while ago, “ X e s?%n go Home now.” Our sister said to him: “Poor J imny soon go to Jesus now,” and he moved his head and a glad look came into his eyes. She asked him to shake hands with her and he put. out his poor cramped hand. He was nearly gone then. What a wonderful change the grace of God had wrought in him! How like our God to spare his life, when he used to say: “Me no wmt ’em,” in his darkness and ignorance, and to reveal Himself to him by His spirit and caiise him to believe Jesus and love Him whom he now adores.

Praise God for such a trophy won by the Gospel story, told in the simplest form of speech, hut in the “ demonstration of the Spirit.” Poor old Jimmy is now- just “like Him,” who is altogether lovely, for he “ sees Him as He is.” These precious jewels are all the reward me desire.

“These are the gems to lay at His feet To sparkle one day in His crown compbte.”

ON A MISSION STATION. For several weeks I have enjoyed the pleasures

of life on a Mission station. After such a long sojourn in cities, ’mid. the din of busy streets, the hannts of the bush are very sweet. Here in t,his lovely spot; we have opportunity to re- lax the muscle and take in fresh strength for future service. Karuah Mission station is a blessed place. The two missionaries, Miss Stewart and Miss Brown, delight to serve, and have done all they can to make our visit a pleasant memory. Contact with our people again is just the inspiration we needed and how to leave them and the workers again is a prob- lem .to be faced. What useful lives our mis- sionaries live! From early morn till late a t night, every hour is filled with busy service. Day school occiipies three hours each morning ; work meetings, singing practice, ;Tunior En- deayour, etc.. occupy the afternoons ; prayer meetings a t 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. fill up another hour or so. Daily visits around the reserve, sewing, cooking. and dozens of other things come with the Aping minntes. The white people around know that the missionaries are ready to help in time of sickness or trouble, and they ami1 themselves of their willing ministry. h Sunday school is conducted for white children by one of the workers, and one often acts as organist at the white people’s services. Truly they find that “there’s no time for idle scorn- ing, *while the days are going by.” I praise Gocl for being associated with such earnest de- voted self-forgetful workers. God bless them a n d give them their wages-“Qouls for their hire.” They ask noiightmelse.--R.1~.

AIM. October, 1913.

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Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Long, c/o Mr. Wm. Tyaa, 566

Mr. and Mrs. G. C Smith. A.I.M. Home. Sinnleton, George Street. Sydney, N.S.W.

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N.S.W. Miss M. Stewarf. A.I.M.. Karuah. N.S.W. Miss M. Brown, kI .M. , Karuah, N.S.W. Miss E. Jackson, on furlough, Ararat, Victoria. Miss hi. Acland, A.I.M., Walcha, N.S.W. Miss M. Bagnall, Moonah Cullah, c /o Mr. Perrin,

Mail Coach, Deniliquin, N.S.W. Miss M. I. Crebbin, Moonah Cullah, c/o Mr. Perrin,

Mail Coach, Deniliquin, N.S.W. Miss J. E. Dodimead, A.I.M., Mt. Olives, via Single

ton, N.S.W. Mr. A. Russell (Native Helper), Cummeragunja, via

Picola, Victoria. Miss B. Dedman, Walcha, N.S.W. Miss M. Timbury (Associate), Ab. School, Coota-

mundra, N.S.W. Mrs. F. Sleep, Mackay, North Queensland. Mr. A. McConnell, Moonsh Cullah, c/o Mr. Perrin,

Mail Coach, Deniliquin, N.S.W. Miss E. Dietrich, Mt. Olives, via Singleton, N.S.W. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gates, Missionary, Terry-Hie-Hie,

FORWARDINU ACZENTS. Friends in Victoria desiring to donate left-off

clothing, new garments or gifts to our mission stations may do so by sending them to our for- warding agent-

N.S.W.

Mrs. C. D. Aston, Sunny side,

420 Riversdale Rd.,

N.S.W. parcels can be left with Mr. Tyas, Bookseller, opposite Town Hall, 566 ’ George Street, Sydney.

Queensland friends will send their’s, as usual, to Miss Preston, c/o Mr. C. C. Booth, Tailor, opp. Town Hall, Queen Street, Rris- bane.

TJpper Hawthorn, Victoria.

BALLARAT,‘VICTORIA : Parcels may be left for the A.I.M. with-

MisR E. H. George, -C/o Mr. F. S. Howie,

12 Doveton Street, N. Ballarat, Victoria.

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by T. Mmmock, Ltd., Printers, Maitland, N.S.W.

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