ON THE 
BORDERS OF 
CANAAN 
Vol. 37, No. 11 
Sydney, Monday, March 13, 1933 
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E stand at the place where Moses stood and rebuked the murm'ring throng, 
When they came to the edge of Canaan, and again committed wrong ! 
They had seen the power or Jehovah's might as He led them OR and on, 
Dividing the sea with outstretched arm, their enemies—crushed and gone ! 
His wonderful presence hovered near, a pillar of cloud by day 
To shelter them from the scorching sun, at night to reveal the way. 
When as they journeyed, athirst they grew, water gushed from smitten rock ; 
But though God fed them on angels' food, "they murmured," His love did mock. 
And yet He pitied and led them still, till they reached the Promised Land ; 
But on its borders, alas I they failed, and forgot His outstretched hand. 
They chose a grave in the wilderness. Their faith had not held secure 
The promises of the changeless God ; they had no strength to endure. 
God justly gave them the lot they chose—they found their graves in the sand; 
And only two of that numbered host entered the Promised Land ! 
Oh, sad the fate of that mighty throng, through their unbelief and sin! 
They came, at last, to their Canaan home, but they failed to enter in. 
Today, we stand where Moses stood, on the verge of the Promised Land. 
Shall we, like them, fail to enter in, or follow God's outstretched hand ? 
We, too, were slaves 'neath the tyrant's rod, and groaned 'neath its bondage sore ; 
But in His mercy He led us out, as He did in days of yore. 
His shield of love has covered us, too ; His Word is a guiding light ; 
He's given manna to our souls, and victory in the fight. 
Our thirsty souls has He oft supplied with streams from the living Rock, 
And has led us through life's wilderness as a shepherd leads his flock. 
Have we sinned against His goodness, too, or murmured? Dear Lord, forgive! 
Have we longed once more for Egypt's gods, or followed the Lord, to live? 
Shall we fail at last on Canaan's brink, our glorious home in sight, 
Or rise and conquer the giant strong of evil against the right? 
The Lord Himself in the battle fights, and knows each turn of the way ; 
He has conquered all the hosts of sin. Shall we conquer, or lose the day ? 
Brethren, Jehovah has led us on till the journey's almost o'er; 
And, just beyond, Canaan's glory lies, blessed home for evermore! 
No mind can picture that home of peace, with its glories all so fair; 
But, oh, the joy of the ransomed throng, for the Saviour will be there ! 
So let us climb all the mountain heights of victory over sin; 
And then like the few who faithful proved, we, too, shall enter in. 
IRIS 0. HARMAN. 
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AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 
13/3/33 
Reopening of the A. M. College 
Two hundred and fifty students, over 
two hundred of whom are now resident in 
the college, journeyed from all parts of 
Australasia to meet at the formal opening 
on the evening of February 15, 1933, at the 
Australasian Missionary College. Almost 
without exception every available seat, 
including chairs at the rear of the chapel, 
was occupied as Pastor W. J. Westerman 
opened an inspiring address, " We Would 
See Jesus." To see the Christ in work, in 
recreation, in study, and in worship is the 
greatest vision attainable. The meeting 
concluded with a lasting impression of 
high ideals and noble aspirations. 
With the opening of each new college 
year there come not only the joys of higher 
aims and extended opportunities, of greater 
purposes and unlimited possibilities, but 
also the more homely joys of new and re- 
newed friendships. The Thursday evening 
on which is held the formal reception, 
always holds a place of interest in the 
opening exercises. �
In brief, it is thus 
conducted: the students, young ladies and 
young men, according to the ancient tradi-
tions, each ascending their respective flight 
of chapel stairs, form almost endless queues 
without and within the porches of the 
chapel. The concourse moves; one by one 
we enter the main building, and are re-
ceived by the members of the faculty, and 
then take our places at the end of the ever 
forming "square circle" around the four 
walls, where we, too, meet by degrees the 
queue from without, of which we had 
formed a part. Thus everybody meets 
everybody else, and remembers less than 
when having started. But the evening is 
singular, and, to say the least, entertaining. 
Items follow. And thus it was again con-
ducted this year. 
The Friday vesper services hold the 
most sacred of school memories in the 
minds of ex-students, and the most sacred 
veneration in the lives of the students of 
today. At the Friday evening meeting of 
the week under discussion, Pastor Speck, 
simply yet with a wealth of impressiveness, 
instilled into the minds of all the intense 
logic of the Father's appeal, "My son, 
give Me thine heart, and let thine eyes 
observe My ways." It, was pointed out 
that until a young man or a young woman 
surrenders the life to God, that person has 
not really commenced to live. A fine re-
sponse was seen in the testimony meet-
ing which followed, almost the whole 
congregation rising eagerly as one man, 
and, moreover, each signifying in individ-
ual word the consecrations and determina-
tions of their lives. 
The Sabbath services were equally 
worthy of the ideal church and Sabbath 
school. Particularly fine was the address 
given by Pastor A. F. J. Kranz, the college 
Bible teacher, at the eleven o'clock service. 
" Who know eth whether thou art come to 
the kingdom for such a time as this?" 
was the text announced. And after a 
lucid portrayal of present day conditions 
as corresponding with those existing in 
the time of the profane reign of Ahasuerus, 
the speaker presented, in the light of God's 
Word, of the Spirit of Prophecy, and of 
reason, the responsibility resting upon the 
young people of today. 
This school year is commencing, I be-
lieve, as it should—that is, with consecra-
tion of talents and powers. 
As is customary, Saturday night was 
devoted to a concert and social gathering 
conducted in the large dining hall. Selec-
tions were well up to standard, the 
renditions being splendid. Students and 
teachers alike went to their rest thankful 
for the wholesome entertainment upon 
which the blessing of God could be invoked. 
There is ground for belief that this year 
will not only be one of record as regards 
attendance, but also one of surpassing 
mental and spiritual culture. Students are 
eager to go the second mile, the full 
length, to cultivate to the acme of perfec-
tion that vigour of body, mind, and spirit 
—anxious, I believe, to be found, if not 
actively engaged in the proclamation of 
this our message, at least preparing for 
that great calling. 
A. M. BADCOCK. 
" We See Jesus " 
Synopsis of Address Given by Pastor W. 
 
j. Westerman at the Opening Exercises of 
the A. M. College. 
I AM pleased to have the opportunity of 
addressing this large congregation of 
young people this evening. I realise that 
you have come to the college for the 
definite purpose of receiving a training for 
gospel missionary work. You are fortu-
nate to be able to attend such an institu-
tion as this, where the Word of God is 
made the basis of all your instruction. 
Leading men of the world deplore the 
fact that at many of the colleges of today 
the students, on completing their educa-
tion, have their faith in God's Word 
largely destroyed. You should be thank-
ful that in this institution every effort will 
be made to foster and encourage your 
confidence in the Word of the living God. 
You are about to begin a new year, a 
year fraught with many possibilities, and I 
wish to pass on to you a motto, a seed 
thought from the Word, that you may 
keep in mind throughout the entire year. 
This thought is expressed by the writer of 
the book of Hebrews, in chapter 2, verse 
9 : " We see Jesus." 
Bible Study 
In our study of the Word during our 
sojourn at this educational centre, we 
should strive to see Jesus. It is possible 
for us to learn our Scripture lessons, yet 
because of making these studies a 
mechanical and formal matter, fail to re-
ceive a. real revelation of Jesus. To the 
professed people of God Jesus said, 
"Search the Scriptures; . . . they are 
they which testify of Me." John 5 :39. 
But though they had a very definite theo-
retical knowledge of the Word, they 
failed to see Jesus. In our study of the 
Word we should earnestly pray that the 
God of heaven will grant us to see and 
know by a living experience Jesus as our 
divine Saviour and Redeemer. 
History 
As we traverse the history of the 
nations, reading of the rise of one nation 
and the downfall of another, we should 
strive to see a divine hand working His 
own will, that we might know and under-
stand that "the Most High ruleth in the 
kingdom of men," and thus history to us 
will not be a dry, theoretical study, but in 
it all we shall see Jesus working all things 
according to His eternal purpose. 
Science 
As we devote our time to studying the 
mysteries of nature, we should have our 
confidence and faith in our Creator in-
creased. In all the wonders of nature 
may we see Jesus, " for by Him were all 
things created, that are in heaven, and 
that are in the earth." 
Language 
Then again in our language study we 
should rejoice in the thought that we are 
cultivating our talent of speech so that we 
may be able to declare to others that 
Jesus whom we know and whom we 
serve. In all our studies it is our privi-
lege to see Him, the one who loved us and 
washed us from our sins in His own blood. 
It is possible that Satan will do all in 
his power to prevent your receiving this 
revelation. He endeavours to sidetrack 
and discourage all who serve the Lord, 
and this is particularly true with our 
young people. So let us make sure that 
we keep our eyes on Jesus, 
" They Saw No Man, Save Jesus Only " 
This institution is a place of special 
interest to the heavenly agencies, and the 
Spirit of the Lord will surely minister 
help to every needy soul. You will have 
your tests and trials while here at this 
college. You may not always receive 
what you regard as perfect treatment 
from your teachers and fellow students. 
The apostles had their tests and griev-
ances, and you will have yours ; but in all 
the experiences that come our way let us, 
like Moses, endure " as seeing Him who is 
invisible." Job failed when he looked at 
his friends. It is unwise for us to com-
pare ourselves with others. 2 Cor. 10: 12. 
We have this assurance, that " all things 
work together for good to them that love 
God." All our experiences are God's 
workmen, whereby good is brought to us, 
and everything that comes to us comes 
from the Saviour. 
I trust that out of these halls will go 
men and women who have learned in all 
their studies to see Jesus, and who in all 
the experiences of life that come their 
way, will see "no man, save Jesus only." 
Notice 
OWING to the exceptionally large en-
rolment at the A. M. College this year, we 
have only one guest room available for 
visitors. There are at present 98 young 
women in the girls' hall, and 95 boys in 
the boys' dormitory, so you can readily 
understand that every nook and corner is 
occupied. 
We would very much like to accom-
modate any and all who come, but as this 
is impossible, we are making the fact 
known through the RECORD. 
A. E. SPECK. 
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The New Zealand Missionary 
College 
WHAT inspiration ! How it thrilled one 
to look into the faces of the large number 
of young people gathered in the chapel of 
the N. Z. M. College on the opening day 
of the college year 1933. 
"Eighty-eight students, with more to 
come! This constitutes the largest enrol-
ment that this college has known." So 
spoke the principal, Pastor Rosendahl, in 
his opening remarks. "Eighty-eight stud-
ents in a chapel that was built to accom-
modate twenty-five! How the work has 
grown! " he continued. "This is how it 
should be, for we as a people represent a 
growing work, and individually we should 
grow spiritually as the work expands." 
In his address entitled "Opportunity" 
Pastor Rosendahl said that another name 
for this college is, "The Home of Oppor-
tunity." That name is embedded in the 
concrete path at the front gate. Drawing 
his text from Ephesians 5 : 15, 16, he read 
the words, "Redeeming the time," and 
then quoted the Revised Version, "Buying 
up the opportunity." 
How could a student buy up the oppor-
tunity in college? There are many ways, 
but the speaker had chosen to mention but 
a few. 
1. The student could do so in the class-
room, where every lesson was taught from 
the Biblical viewpoint. All should deter-
mine to get the very best from every 
lesson. 
2. In the opportunity there is of associa-
tion in social life. Here the student's ideal 
ought to be the highest, and companionship 
should be sought that would be helpful and 
uplifting. 
3. By the way the student accomplishes 
the work set for him to do. 
4. By helping to keep the spirit of the 
college all that it should be, so that visitors 
may feel the sweet and happy influence of 
the place that has been dedicated to God 
and to His work. 
5. By the opportunities offered right here 
for service. It is by doing the smallest 
task well that the student best prepares 
himself for greater work. 
In closing, Pastor Rosendahl read Rev. 
3 :8: "I know thy works: behold, I have set 
before thee an open door, and no man can 
shut it." Thus this year is the open door of 
opportunity to each student, and, said he, 
"May God grant that we make the best 
use of this our day of opportunity." 
The hymn, "Buy up the Opportunity," 
was then sung by a double quartette of 
students. 
In the evening a reception was held in 
the girls' parlour, where the students were 
received and introduced to teachers and to 
each other. What a happy, hearty hand-
shaking that was, and what enthusiasm! 
After the students had taken their seats, a 
very pleasant evening was spent in song, 
recitation, and reading, with short im-
promptu talks by the teachers. 
The next morning the students started 
their work in earnest, and are now well 
into their class work. There seems a very 
earnest desire on the part of all to "buy up 
the opportunity" and make this year not 
only the best year in their lives, but also 
the best year the college has known. 
May God abundantly bless the fine body 
of students of the New Zealand Mission-
ary College! 
MABEL V. WHITE. 
SOUTH NEW ZEALAND 
PRESIDENT S. L. PATCHING 
SECRETARY �
A. S. HERBERT 
South New Zealand Conference 
Session 
THE eighteenth session of the South 
New Zealand Conference was held in 
conjunction with the annual camp meet-
ing, at the Addington Show Ground, 
Christchurch, from January 24 to Febru-
ary 5. The Lord favoured us with pleas-
ant weather conditions. Cooling showers 
fell occasionally, but we experienced no 
boisterous weather. 
Our camp was just a little smaller than 
last year, there being 306 persons en-
camped on the grounds. The outside at-
tendance, however, was large, and at 
times it became necessary to lift the walls 
of the large pavilion to enable the over-
flow of visitors to enjoy the benefits of 
the evening meetings. The spiritual tone 
of the whole camp was excellent, and we 
feel assured that all who were present re-
ceived much spiritual help. 
We were favoured with a strong dele-
gation from the Union Conference, and 
the presence of Pastor A. H. Piper, Aus-
tralasian Union Conference Secretary, 
Pastor A. W. Anderson, and Pastor S. V. 
Stratford accounted much for the suc-
cess of our meeting. We were happy to 
have with us also Brother J. R. Kent, 
representing the Publishing Department, 
and Brother Renn, representing the Signs 
Publishing Company. 
The president of the conference, Pas-
tor S. L. Patching, presented a splendid 
report, showing our membership to be 
697. The Lord wonderfully blessed our 
work last year, 84 souls having been 
baptised. 
This year will see practically all our 
field workers moving on to open up new 
work. Pastor D. Sibley will be leaving 
Christchurch to commence a tent effort at 
Greymouth ; he will have the assistance 
of Brother K. J. Wooller, a new worker 
who was invited by the executive com-
mittee to link up with our field staff. 
Pastor A. I. Mitchell, assisted by Brother 
A. White, will open up tent work at 
Rangiora, a prosperous little town twenty 
miles out of Christchurch. Brother W. J. 
Richards will be stationed at Balclutha. 
He will have the help of another new 
worker in the person of Brother R. P. 
Brown. Brother A. R. Mitchell will hold 
the fort at Invercargill. Brother H. T. 
Howse will continue his labours at Nel-
son, caring for the needs of the church 
there and our isolated people in the 
vicinity of Nelson. 
The committee on nominations pre-
sented its report, which was unanimously 
adopted as follows : 
PRESIDENT: S. L. Patching. 
SECRETARY-TREASURER : A. S. Her-
bert. 
TRACT SOCIETY SECRETARY : A. S. 
Herbert. 
SABBATH SCHOOL SECRETARY: Miss 
Doreen Brown. 
MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER AND HOME 
MISSIONS SECRETARY: J. C. H. Shirley. 
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND EDUCA-
TIONAL SECRETARY: S. L. Patching. 
FIELD ";MISSIONARY SECRETARY: H. 
White. 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: S. L. Patch-
ing, D. Sibley, E. R. Crag, S. H. Amyes, 
H. J. Halliday, J. C. McDonald, W. Cox. 
The work of the various departments of 
the conference was carried strongly last 
year. The report of the Young People's 
M. V. Secretary showed the membership 
of this department to be 261,—an increase 
of 28 for the year. The summary of their 
missionary activities revealed an in-
crease in almost all lines of work. Their 
offerings amounted to iroi ; 395 Bible 
Study certificates were issued, and 58 per-
sons completed the Reading Course. 
The report of the Home Missions De-
partment revealed like progress, there 
being' an increase in all lines of work ex-
cepting the Appeal for Missions, which 
showed a slight decrease. The amount 
collected, however, exceeded the aim set 
for the conference by the Union Con-
ference. At least five persons baptised 
last year were won largely through the 
effort of lay members. The Churches' 
Home Welfare Society that was or-
ganised last year has been instrumental in 
distributing over €I00 worth of food, 
clothing, and fuel amongst the needy. 
The report of the Sabbath school 
secretary showed the Sabbath school 
membership to be 725 ; 52 new names 
were added during the year, 1152 perfect 
record cards were issued among 42 per 
cent of the membership, and 154 persons 
received bookmarks. 
The conference treasurer presented a 
report which revealed marked generosity 
on the part off the people of the conference, 
many of whom are now struggling to pro-
vide for the needs of their homes. The 
tithe received amounted to £4,134; for 
the work in foreign fields £3,263 was 
donated ; the sum total of all offerings 
received was reported as £9,368, repre- 
senting a per capita gift of �
7s. 6d. 
At the close of the treasurer's report the 
following resolution was adopted : 
WHEREAS, The Lord has richly blessed 
His work both spiritually and financially, 
and has spared our lives as individuals 
through another year of service, and be-
stowed upon us His manifold blessings, 
Voted, That we place on record our 
sincere appreciation to God for His many 
mercies. 
The following were granted credentials 
and licenses : 
CREDENTIALS : S. L. Patching, D. Sib-
ley, A. I. Mitchell. 
MINISTERIAL LICENSE: H. T. Howse, 
W. J. Richards, J. C. H. Shirley, A. R. 
Mitchell. 
MISSIONARY LICENSE : A. S. Herbert, 
H. White, Miss Doreen Brown. 
PROBATIONARY MISSIONARY LICENSE : 
A. White, R. P. Brown. 
TEACHER'S LICENSE : B. H. McMahon, 
Miss M. Smart. 
COLPORTEUR'S CREDENTIALS : T. 
Chick, K. J. Wooller, Miss M. Hossack. 
COLPORTEUR'S LICENSE : Mrs. T. Chick, 
Miss M. Bonnington. 
The following are the recommendations 
passed by the conference : 
I. Resolved, That our church officers be 
urged not to overlook the appointment of 
a missionary leader, preferably a church 
elder. 
In order to assist the missionary leaders 
of the churches to keep before the 
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churches necessary plans and to gather 
proper reports, 
2. Resolved, (a) That the plan of con-
ducting a short church missionary exer-
cise on the Sabbath be adopted in all 
churches. 
(b) That this exercise occupy not more 
than ten minutes, and that special care be 
taken to see that it is not allowed to inter-
fere either with Sabbath school or with 
the Sabbath preaching service. 
WHEREAS, In view of the unsuitability 
of the present conference office building, 
owing to the lack of warmth and sunlight, 
3. Resolved, That the executive com-
mittee be asked to explore the possi-
bilities of securing a more suitable build-
ing that will safeguard the health and 
efficiency of the workers, and make for 
better working conditions. 
A very helpful report of the Health 
Food Department was given by Brother 
West Australia 
JANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. Helps Total 
Halliday.—This:tookithe[formVargely
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of 
quotations from the Bible and the " Testi-
monies " showing what an unfailing guide 
both are in the running of our Health 
Food business. A chart was exhibited 
showing that in harmony with instructions, 
imported materials were used in a very 
small proportion compared with local 
products. New Zealand has two Health 
Food factories, four shops, and two cafés, 
employing 94 workers, earning wages to 
the extent of £11,456 per annum. Not-
withstanding falling prices, based on 
money values, the wholesale sales of our 
Health Foods exceeded the previous year. 
A total of 2,399,086 packets of Health 
Foods were distributed in New Zealand 
last year. Many very interesting experi-
ences of how the Lord definitely answered 
prayer on behalf of His work were told 
both by Brother Halliday and Brother 
G. Dawson. �A. S. HERBERT. 
Victoria 
JANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. Helps Total 
Bible Pictures and Stories— 
South New South Wales 
JANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. 
Bible Pictures and Stories - 
Helps 
Tot. 1 
E. S. Murray �
(del.) 175 
46 e30 17 �
6 2106 11 �
6 
J. S. Trim (del.) 
44 
6 
6 �
0 
9 19 �
0 
A. Parker 
136 
12 
1 14 �
0 
9 7 �
6 
D. Sutherland 
73 
18 
3 3 �
6 
32 8 �
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G. Mayell 
31 
3 
14 �
6 
5 8 �
0 
W. R. Carswell 
5 6 �
6 
5 6 �
6 
Miss R. Sonter 
15 
1 
7 �
0 
2 3 �
6 
P. J. Hardythenr 
91 
14 
4 14 �
6 
26 0 �
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A. Bucknell 
19 
6 
17 �
9 
10 3 �
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C. A. Craig (del.) 
101 
15 
2 4 �
0 
13 )8 �
6 
Miscellaneous (del.) 
87 
7 
5 12 �
6 
15 18 �
6 
H. Towan 
38 
1 
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1 8 �
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A. B. Broadfoot 
32 
5 
17 0 
3 19 �
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Daniel and the Revelation— 
H, Hollingsworth 
125 
16 
1 19 �
9 
9 13 �
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A. Peach 
144 
10 
1 16 �
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9 1 
W. A. Mackley 
116 
22 
5 
3 
19 4 �
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D. Brennan 
42 
5 
10 �
6 
2 2 �
0 
C. Watts 
62 
4 
1 5 �
6 
5 5 �
0 
Home Nursing— 
E. Norris (del.) 
99 
5 
2 18 �
3 
10 15 �
3 
W. 3. Kemp 
14 . �
3 
3 �
0 
4 13 �
0 
G. Mayell 
41 
1 
1 5 �
0 
2 15 �
0 
Home Physician— 
B. Price (del.) 
166 111 
2 7 �
6 215 4 �
6 
D. F. Black 
53 
6 
14 �
0 
15 8 �
0 
H. Freeman 
162 
89 
4 10 �
0 176 14 �
0 
Miscellaneous 
37 
4 
7 �
6 
16 16 �
0 
1915 415 £79 14 0 2730 3 �
6 
Colporteurs'- Monthly Summary 
1,
1111 
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Bible Pictures and Stories— 
A. E. Booth �611 �
17 �
1 �
8 
A. J. Gathercole �
84 �
24 �
1 14 
L. A. Dyason �83 �
18 �
6 �
7 
Miss E. Forbes �
(del.) 191 �
1 �
9 
Desire of Ages— 
A, p. House (del.) �
624 �
9 �
11 
Home Physician— 
H. G. Davis �1154 �
32 �
3 11 
A. J. Mustard �
131 �
19 �
4 �
4 
Field Mission. Sec. �
4 �
2 �
1 
5931 121 �
219 �
7 
Queensland 
1ANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. �
Helps 
Bible Pictures and Stories— 
C. Southwell �
143 �
37 24 15 
Miss H. Boughton �
118 �
6 �
1 �
6 
J. E. Doyle �98 �
18 �
7_ 13 
B. Stevens �52 �
7 �
2 18 
S. Dymock �18 �
1 �
1 13 
Miscellaneous �
21 �
3 �
2 12 
Home Physician— 
R. Stevens �
6 
T, Clutterbuck �
16 �
4 �
4 
Bedtime Stories— 
J. E. Doyle �
2 
M. Hughes �
8 
R. Stevens �
6 
Our Day— 
J. E. Doyle �
3 �
1 17 
Through Turmoil to Peace— 
M. Hughes �
12 �
5 16 
R. Stevens �
1 
6 �
31 �
0 
6 �
43 �
2 
0 �
37 �
3 
6 �
1 �
9 
0 �
7 �
19 
6 �
72 �
5 
0 �
43 �
18 
6 �
4 �
5 
0 
6 
0 
6 
0 
6 
6 
6 
A. M. Badcock �
17 
0. M, Anderson �
91 
E. Boehm �271 
Miss E. Clarke �
19 
G. Cresswell (del.) �
6 
D. Grenville �344 
Miss D. Lean �191 
Mrs. Scott-Gamble �
334 
A. D. Smith �80 
Through Turmoil to Peace— 
T, Austin �
531 
J. Binning 
I. Bitcon �
374 
E. Boehm �
314 
H. J. Devlin �244 
W. J. Nugent �774 
S. .Shell �
1214 
R. Tudor �
20 
Miss D, Young (del.) �
39 
Seer of Patmos— 
L, A. Gill 
Ladies' Handbook— 
L. A. Gill �136 
Bedtime Stories— 
E. Boehm 
A D. Smith 
Secrets of Disease— 
Miss S. Reeves �
12 
Home Physician- 
0. W. Knight �
194 
C. A. Whitehead �
191 
S. Shell 
20 1 
8 1 
7 
3 
9 
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2 
7 1 
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20 
11 
25 
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3 
5 
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1 12 
1 14 
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8 �
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9 
1 11 
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12 �
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22 17 
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6 2247 �
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JANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. 
Bible Pictures and Stories— 
C. Kermode �351 
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504 �
5 
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84 
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851 �
10 
Daniel and the Revelation- 
M. C. Earles �
3 
F. A. S. Gray �
1 
C. Kermode �
1 
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A, Sutton �la �
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JANUARY, 
Hrs. 
Rome Physician— 
j. R. Pearce (del.) �
35 
Ladies' Handbook— 
Miss I. Richardson �
2 
H. W. Woodgate �
1294 
Bible Pictures and Stories— 
Miss 1, Richardson �
16 
1821 
50 
1913 
Ord. 
10 
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2 
South New 
JANUARY, 
Bible Pictures and Stories—
Miss Bonnington 
Home Physician— 
T. Chick 
8514 164 227 14 
Zealand 
1933 
Hrs. Ord. �
Helps 
301 �
5 £1 19 
90 �
31 �
1 15 
466 114 £28 15 9 £184 9 9 
1201 37_23 14 6 �
270 13 0 
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North New South Wales 
JANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. Helps Total 
Home Nursing— 
A. J. Hooper �
1151 32 £2 15 6 £47 �
5 �
6 
Ladies' Handbook— 
R. R. D. Marks (del.) �
88 
28 
10 6 
41 17 �
6 
What Is Coming?— 
P. Delaney (del.) �
125 
8 
7 �
2 6 
11 �
11 �
0 
H. R. Duke �
9 
10 0 
10 �
0 
R. R, D. Marks 
1 
5 �
0 
Bible Factures and Stories- 
0. Twist �
84 
47 
1 �
7 0 
55 18 �
0 
R. A. Grisham �
583 23 
2 �
0 6 
28 11 �
0 
Miss 11. Howe �
66 
22 
5 �
3 6 
27 �
6 �
6 
C. V. Wyborn �79 
18 
12 0 
28 15 �
0 
Practical Guide— 
S. A. Slade �132 
68 
2 �
1 3 
59 �
2 �
9 
F. Fox �
86 
33 
11 0 
28 18 �
0 
J. P. C. Smith �
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17 �
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G. Burnside 
5 
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2 0 
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6 
Home Physician— 
C. T. Parmenter �
1391 34 
2 11 0 
67 �
8 �
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C. E. Ryan �136 
14 
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J. Corn:Lack �80 
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6 
0. Knight �
121 
1 
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2 12 �
6 
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South Australia 
JANUARY, 1933 
Hrs. Ord. �
Helps �
Total 
Bible Pictures and Stories- 
3. W. Fraser 
26i 
5 �
k 9 0 �
£8 6 �
6 
L. Robins (del) 
1211 23 �
8 �
4 3 �
45 3 �
9 
Miss M. Luke �
(del.) 41 
2 �
0 0 �
2 
0 �
0 
Field Miss. Sec. (del.) 17 
3 �
6 0 �
5 6 �
6 
Home Nursing — 
3. E. Sibley 
106 
22 �
4 �
6 6 �
38 1 �
3 
House Physician — 
Field Miss. Sec, 
39 
16 �
3 0 �
30 16 �
6 
P. Claus 
1541 38 �
2 11 6 �
74 18 �
6 
Medical Helps— 
Nurse Neill 
32 �
0 0 �
32 0 �
0 
5053 107 £50 �
3 3 £236 12 �
9 
Totals for January, 
1933 
Colptrs. Hrs �
Ord. 
Value 
South N.S.W. 
25 
1915 �
415 
730 3 �
6 
North N.S.W 
18 
1346 �
369 
470 15 �
3 
West Australia 
8 
5934 �
121 
241 3 �
0 
Victoria 
23 
854,* �
164 
247 8 �
6 
South Australia 
7 
5053 �
107 
236 12 �
9 
Queensland 
7 
466 �
114 
184 9 �
9 
Tasmania 
3 
1823 �
43 
80 3 �
6 
South New Zealand 
2 
1201 �
37 
70 13 �
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North New Zealand 
8 
2573 �
50 
68 6 �
6 
Union 
101 62413 �
1420 £2329 16 �
3 
The "Banner" Conference, Jan.: 
South New South Wales 
77 Hours per colporteur. 
The "Banner" Colporteurs, Jan.: 
Greatest number of hours : 
E. B. Murray, 175 ; 
Greatest amount of sales : 
R. A. Price, �
£215 4s. 6d. 
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VICTORIA 
PRESIDENT G. G. STEWART 
SECRETARY: L. J. IMRIE �. 
 
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Notes from Victoria 
AFTER a very profitable and helpful 
camp meeting, during which the weather 
was exceptionally cool and pleasant, we 
have again settled down to our regular 
work. 
Although there was not so large an at-
tendance of non-Adventists at the evening 
services this camp, yet a keen interest was 
manifested, resulting in a record attend-
ance of 300 at the Glenhuntly mission tent 
the Sunday night following camp. The 
number of campers ranged about the same 
as last year, the week-end attendance of our 
people showing an increase. Expeditiously 
and harmoniously the business of the con-
ference passed off. Our financial standing 
is much brighter than that of some other 
conferences. The faithfulness and sacri-
fice of so many of our members enabled 
us to procure two new mission tents in 
addition to the one used at the camp for 
the first time, also a much needed addi-
tion to the Glenhuntly mission tent. 
Pastor L. F. Were, with Brother G. J. 
Parker as assistant and Miss Alma Preuss 
as Bible worker, continues to care for the 
work at Glenhuntly. As a result of last 
year's work in this district, we were 
pleased to welcome into the sisterhood of 
churches a new church with a member-
ship of forty-seven. The workers plan to 
conduct a short series of studies on the 
present site, and then move the tent into 
one of the adjoining districts. 
On the Windsor-Brighton line, with 
Pastor E. G. Whittaker again in charge, 
assisted by Brother R. J. Paterson and 
Mrs. K. M. Thorpe, we have erected one 
of the new tents. As the outcome of the 
work there during the past two years, the 
membership of the Hampton church has 
grown to forty-one. Because it is too far 
for some of these to travel to Hampton, 
another meeting place has been secured in 
the Middle Brighton district, and we trust 
that as the work is continued the attend-
ances at the four meeting places on that 
line will all be increased. 
The other new tent is to he pitched in 
Colac, Gippsland. We are sending a 
good strong staff of labourers there, 
namely, Brethren E. R. Gane, 0. K. 
Anderson, R. Tudor, and Miss F. Groli-
mund. They will not only work in Colac, 
but will also have the oversight of the 
work as far out as Warrnambool on the 
one side, and down through Beech Forest 
on the other, where there are some 
families who have accepted the message 
in the past two years or so. 
Brethren M. Grolimund and M. S. Ball 
are to bind off the work in the Newport 
district, and open up a new mission on 
that suburban line. After inspecting the 
territory, it seemed to us best that they 
should pitch a tent on a very good central 
block in Footscray. 
Pastor C. P. Michaels will still care for 
the church in Geelong. Although advanc-
ing in years, we are pleased to state tha. 
PastorWichaels is still active in service. 
A church school has been opened there 
this year, with Miss Thelma Smith in 
charge, which we trust will prove a valu-
able addition to the work in that city. 
Brother C. E. Ashcroft is continuing his 
work in Bendigo. This church put in a 
plea for a mission effort, and while this 
could not be arranged now, the needs of 
Bendigo will not be forgotten by the 
executive committee. 
Pastor L. Currow returned to Ballarat. 
Each year has seen souls won at this 
centre. Our brother there has a large 
parish, which means much travelling. 
Brother W. A. Beatty has been asked to 
help the church in South Melbourne. 
Pastors T. H. Craddock and H. A. Hill 
endeavour to meet the calls for ministerial 
help in the metropolitan area, while Pas-
tor G. E. Marriott will complete the 
masseurs' course in the Melbourne Uni-
versity and do practical nursing in two of 
the city hospitals, at the same time con-
tinuing medical missionary work in his 
own home and assisting in ministerial 
work in the city area. 
We now have six schools in this con-
ference,—Hawthorn, Warburton, North 
Fitzroy, Moonee Ponds, Bendigo, and 
Geelong. We have a good willing staff 
of teachers, and the prospects are that the 
educational programme will be carried 
forward strongly during this year. 
G. G. STEWART. 
Return 
Time was he used to scoff and sneer 
And laugh at simple faith and creeds. 
But now when there is much to fear 
He finds 'tis simple faith he needs. 
When all was well and skies were fair 
In arrogance the path he strode: 
But now alone he kneels in prayer 
And asks for strength to bear the load. 
He called old teachings dull and trite, 
And thought success held peace of 
mind; 
But now when things aren't going right 
He seeks the joys he left behind. 
Though cruel are the hurt and pain 
When once the flood of loss recedes, 
Men may at last return again 
To simple faith and simple creeds. 
—Edgar A. Guest. 
Song 
THE value of song as a means of edu-
cation should never be lost sight of.. . 
As our Redeemer leads us to the threshold 
of the Infinite, flushed with the glory of 
God, we may catch the themes of praise 
and thanksgiving from the heavenly choir 
round about the throne; and as the echo 
of the angels' song is awakened in our 
earthly homes, hearts will be drawn closer 
to the heavenly singers. Heaven's com-
munion begins on earth. We learn here 
the keynote of its praise.—"Education," 
p. 168. 
THERE is no book in the world like the 
Bible, and the finest novels written fall far 
short in interest of any one of the stories 
it tells.—Hall Caine. 
6 
AUSTRALA.SIAN RECORD E. t w �
13/3/33 
WEDDING BELLS ! 
Kirk-Tasker.--On January 24 in the 
Hastings church, N. Z., which was prettily 
decorated by loving hands, Grace Loraine 
Tasker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert 
Tasker of Hastings, was united in mar-
riage to Frank Leslie Kirk, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Harry Kirk of Eketahuna. This 
young couple are highly respected and 
loved. The occasion was one of happy 
dignity when friends showered upon the 
happy pair loving congratulations. As 
they take up their residence in Palmers-
ton North, our prayers ascend on their 
behalf, that they will be greatly blessed in 
their united service for God. 
H. E. PIPER. 
OBITUARY 
Renwick.—Sister Jessie Renwick, aged 
sixty-one, fell asleep like a tired warrior 
on February 12 in Auckland. She was a 
greatly loved member of the Ponsonby 
church, of which she has been a member 
for a number of years, coming originally 
from Dunedin. She leaves two sons and 
one daughter, to whom we extend heart-
felt sympathy. In the presence of a large 
gathering of relatives and church mem-
bers, we laid her to rest in the Waiku-
mete cemetery. How comforting is the 
message, " Say ye to the righteous, that it 
shall be well with him." With confidence 
we look for that resurrection morning. 
H. E. PIPER. 
Macdonald. —Brother Leighton Mac-
donald accepted the light of present truth 
a number of years ago, and in 1919 was 
baptised by Pastor W. H. Pascoe in 
Palmerston North. In recent y ears 
Brother Macdonald lived in Masterton, 
and was a highly respected member of the 
church there. After months of great 
suffering, borne with wonderful patience 
and Christian grace, he fell asleep in Jesus 
on December 29, 1932, aged forty-four, and 
on the Sabbath afternoon following was 
laid to rest to await God's call. "So He 
giveth His beloved sleep." Brother 
Macdonald was a faithful Adventist, and 
his last words were, " There is nothing 
between me and my God." To his devoted 
wife, who mourns her loss, we extend 
sincere and heartfelt sympathy. 
H. E. PIPER. 
McCann.—Just six weeks after the death 
of his wife, Brother Robert McCann died 
at his home at Mayfield, Newcastle, on 
February 20, at the age of eighty-nine 
years. Our brother was born in Ireland, 
and came to N. S. W. when about seven 
years old. About forty-three years ago he 
accepted the message at Parramatta, dur-
ing a tent mission conducted by Pastor 
Robert Hare. For nearly sixty years 
Brother and Sister McCann lived together, 
devoted to each other, to their family, and 
to their God. For about twenty-four years 
they lived at Dora Creek, but the last 
thirteen years were spent at Mayfield. 
Pastor Hare was ministering in this dis-
trict and was able to visit our aged brother 
not long before his death. Though nearly 
blind physically for about five years, 
spiritually speaking it can be said of him 
that at eventide there was "light." Until a 
little time before his death his memory of 
Scripture was remarkable for a man of his 
advanced age. It was a pleasure to visit 
Brother and Sister McCann in their home. 
Their peacefulness, loving kindness, and 
sweetness of Christian character were an 
example and an inspiration. They rest in 
the one grave at Sandgate cemetery, await-
ing the resurrection call at Christ's coming. 
A service was conducted at the home by 
Pastor A. H. White, and another at the 
graveside by Pastor White and the writer. 
Brother McCann leaves four sons, five 
daughters, twenty-nine grandchildren, 
twelve great-grandchildren, and other rela-
tives to mourn their loss. 
R. A. SALTON. 
McPhail.—Mrs. McPhail died at her 
home, Dent St., Glebe, Newcastle, early on 
February 20, at the ripe age of eighty-six 
years. Mrs. McPhail was born in Liver-
pool, England, and arrived in Newcastle 
in 1876. It was after the Merewether 
camp in 1911 when a mission was con-
ducted by Pastor C. A. Paap and others, 
including Miss I. Robertson, that Mrs. 
McPhail took hold of Seventh-day Advent-
ist teaching. She loved the Lord and His 
Word and believed in her Saviour Jesus 
Christ. Sister McPhail spent some weeks 
in the Newcastle Hospital, after which she 
was nursed at home by kind hands. She 
leaves two sons and two daughters, twelve 
grandchildren, and twelve great-grand-
children, by whom she was loved and her 
memory will be revered. On February 21 
a service was conducted at the home by 
the writer, and at the graveside in the 
Sandgate cemetery by Rev. A.R. McVittie, 
Presbyterian. �R. A. SALTON. 
Kingston.—After a pilgrimage of 
eighty-eight years, and an association with 
the Advent people covering a period of 
nearly thirty years, Sister Mary Kingston 
Passed away on November 7, 1932, in 
Perth, W. A. Sister Kingston was born 
in Launceston, Tasmania. Forty years 
ago with her husband and family of ten 
she came to Western Australia and 
settled near Northam. It was there that 
she heard the message of present truth 
proclaimed by Pastor Finster, and she and 
several members of her family accepted it. 
Through the years her life and her words 
have been a constant witness to the con-
solation and joy of the blessed hope of 
Christ's soon return. We laid our 
esteemed sister to rest in the Karrakatta 
cemetery, from which, we believe, she will 
be called when the dead in Christ shall 
rise first. To the sorrowing loved ones we 
extend our deepest sympathy. 
ERWIN E. ROENFELT. 
Bailey.—Cecil Brierly Bailey died on 
February 2 in the Newcastle Hospital, as 
the result of a fall from a tram while in 
the execution of his duty as a tram con-
ductor. The base of his skull was frac-
tured, and he died about half an hour 
after his accident. Mr. Bailey was thirty-
three years of age. He believed the 
truth taught by Seventh-day Adventists, 
and he was planning to go on a farm, 
there to keep the Sabbath, when he was 
suddenly, and unexpectedly struck down 
in death. The news came to his relatives 
and our people as a sad, sudden blow. 
Mrs. Bailey, his widow, is a member of 
the Hamilton S.D.A. church, as are also 
his mother and two sisters, Mrs. Roberts 
and Mrs. McLean. Two other sisters, 
Mrs. Bates of Sydney and Mrs. Standish 
of South Australia, are members of our 
churches. To mourn his loss are his 
widow and four children, his father and 
mother, who live in Hamilton, and several 
brothers and sisters, with other relatives 
and friends. Mr. Bailey was respected by 
his fellow workmen, and beloved by all 
who knew him. He was a cheerful, 
bright, helpful, manly fellow, whose mem-
ory we honour. The funeral procession, 
headed by about 150 men of the tramway 
service, started from the Newcastle Hos-
pital for the railway station, thence to 
Sandgate cemetery, where a service was 
conducted by the writer and Brother J. S. 
Jackson on February 3. On Sunday, Feb-
ruary 12, a memorial service was con-
ducted in the Hamilton church, where 
relatives, friends, and church members 
met in sympathy for the bereaved and 
remembrance of our departed brother. 
R. A. SALTON. 
Truss.—On February 9, at the home of 
Mrs. James, Guinea Street, Albury, Sister 
Ella Elspeth Truss passed peacefully to 
her rest at the age of eighty. Sister Truss 
accepted the truth under the labours of 
Pastor R. E. Hare about eleven years ago. 
It can be truthfully said of her that she 
rests from her labours and her works do 
follow her. She was a life governor of 
the Albury Hospital, and for several years 
was forewoman of the Dorcas Society, in 
whose splendid work she took a deep and 
active interest. Two months previous 
she had a severe heart attack which left 
her very weak, and gradually she sank, 
till like a tired child she fell asleep. She 
left no relatives to mourn her loss, but 
many brothers and sisters in Christ who 
loved her dearly will miss her much. A 
large circle of friends attended a service 
both at the church and the graveside, the 
writer being assisted by the Rev. Baker, 
resident minister off the Baptist church, 
who spoke feelingly of the deceased. We 
laid her to rest in the certain hope of a 
part in the first resurrection. 
H. C. HARKER. 
Wanted.—Reliable, companionable 
young woman for all domestic duties. 
Quiet home, no children. Adventists. 
Apply in person to Mrs. Lewes, "The 
Nook," 125 Fox Valley Rd., Wahroonga. 
N. S. W. 
To Let.—Large room, 16x15, freshly 
done up- and newly furnished; could be 
used as bed sitting room; suit three friends 
or married couple with child. Use of all 
conveniences, piano, etc. Vegetarian board 
or cooked midday meal optional. In 
Adventist home at Bowral, 2,200 feet 
above sea level. Apply Mrs. H. M. BIRD, 
"Fitzroy," Bong Bong St., Bowral, N. S. W. 
Important Dates 
Camp Meetings: 
West Australia : March 7-19. 
North Queensland : April 20-30. 
W. A. Missionary College opens: March 22. 
Appeal for Missions: Feb. 18— 
Week of Prayer: May 27-June 3. 
Union Conference Council: Aug. 29-Sept. 
Nth. 
Sth. N.S.W. 
Q. N.Z. £1,050 
£1,000 £1,000 
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13/3/33 
AIISTRAILABIAN RECORP 
7 
SIXTEENTH APPEAL FOR MISSIONS-1933 
1 �
Reports from Conferences 
To February 25 
Col- Per Cent 
�
Aim �
Weeks lected of Goal 
Sth. N.Z. �
11,000 �
2 £ 756 76 
Sth. N.S.W. �
2,200 �
I �
1,004 46 
West Aust. �
850 �
4 �
339 40 
Nth. N.S.W. �
1,050 �
3 �
367 �
35 
Victoria �
2,100 I 
600 29 
Nth. N.Z. �
1,850 �
I �
450 �
24 
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Union £12,000 �
£3,516 29 
i.,----..N.,.....„,....-----------......,......-.........4, 
OUR Appeal campaign is now in full swing 
in six conferences. Tasmania and South Aus-
tralia will soon commence work, now that their 
camp meetings are over, and Queensland notifies 
us that its members will begin on March 12, 
which is about a month earlier than usual. 
Up to February 25, the fine sum of £3,516 had 
been received, which is 29 per cent of the Union 
Conference aim of £12,000, or 39 per cent (nearly 
two-fifths) of the combined aims of the six con-
ferences that are working. Our cash in hand is 
£831 more than we had by February 27 last 
year. We are sure that all will agree that this 
is an excellent report for the beginning of the 
Appeal. 
South New Zealand, with an aim of EI,000 has 
more than three-fourths of this amount already. 
Somehow we always expect South New Zealand 
to get through quickly. It has a habit of doing 
this. 
South New South Wales is well up toward 
the half-way mark for its first official report. 
We feel this is wonderfully good, and should 
be an incentive to our church members to press 
on to a speedy finish. Five companies have 
Each black square repre- 
sents £25 or a major frac- 
tion thereof paid in. 
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already reached their goals,—Alburv, Bathurst, 
Blacktown, Grenfell, and Parkes. We have had 
a good time working with the people in the 
Wahroonga church. At the end of the sec-
ond week our total is up to £261, which is 
57 per cent of the church aim of £455. 
Western Australia commenced the Appeal 
earlier this year, with the hope of doing as much 
as possible before their camp meeting. We are 
glad they have succeeded in raising £339—two-
fifths of the aim; this will make their work 
after camp lighter than last year. 
Considering the fact that some of the churches 
in North New South Wales were not able to 
commence as early as others, we find much to 
encourage in the reports so far received. Three 
goals have already been reached,—Grafton, Tea 
Gardens, and Glen Innes. The College church, 
with an aim of £205, will commence on March 
12 with Pastor S. V. Stratford as leader in the 
effort. 
Victoria sends a good report for the first 
week's work,—E600, and we believe that this 
conference will have a good report for the 
second week also. 
Brother A. J. Dyason, the leader of the cam-
paign in North New Zealand, writes: "Our 
Appeal is going splendidly, and I feel confident 
that we are in for a short and happy campaign. 
Some reports reveal better results than last year 
in the same territory." 
We know that times are more difficult than in 
former years. We must trust more in the Lord. 
We must lean upon Him for counsel, and look 
to Him for strength to carry on His work. The 
work accomplished through much prayer will 
always be successful. We rejoice with each 
one of our conferences that have reported, that 
the Lord has given them such good results. 
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AUSTRALASIAN RECORD �
13/3/3-3 
Ptustrulazian 
THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE 
AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE 
OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS 
Editor : Anna L. Hindson 
Assistant Editor: Viola M. Rogers 
Single Subscription, per ye. �
ost paid - 5/- 
Order through your conference office, or send 
direct to the Avondale Industries, 
Cooranbong, N.S.W. 
Advertising rate 2s. 6d. for each insertion. 
All copy for the paper and all advertisements 
should be sent to Mrs. Hindson, "Mizpah," 
Wahroonga, N.S.W. 
Printed weekly for the Conference by the 
AVONDALE PRESS (A.C.A. LTD.), COORANSONG, N.S.W, 
SINCE his return from abroad, Dr. A. A 
Huse has arranged to settle in Auckland 
and establish a private practice. Pastor 
H. E. Piper, the President of the North 
New Zealand Conference, writes: " We 
do appreciate having one of our own 
doctors in Auckland. Dr. Huse has made 
a good impression, is working hard, and 
soon he will have more than he can do." 
IN response to an invitation to this field 
to serve as dietitian at the Sydney Sani-
tarium, Miss Helen E. Burroughs arrived 
in Sydney on March 2 by the Mariposa, 
and is entering upon her work at the Sani-
tarium. We are glad to welcome Miss 
Burroughs to this field, and trust that her 
work will prove very helpful both to our 
health institution and to the field. 
ANOTHER passenger on the Mariposa 
was Mrs. D. J. Campbell, an American 
lady who is making a world tour. Mrs. 
Campbell is from Michigan, and has 
been a Seventh-day Adventist for about 
twenty-five years. �
Be fore reaching 
Sydney she sent a radio message to Dr. 
Harrison of the Sydney Sanitarium, ask-
ing that she be met at the boat. During 
her stay in Sydney Sister Campbell is 
making the Sanitarium her headquarters. 
It is pleasing to notice that she carries a 
large supply of our denominational papers 
with her, which she is distributing as she 
travels. 
PASTOR E. S. BUTZ wrote from North 
New Zealand shortly after the camp meet-
ing; " We had the best camp we ever 
attended. The Union brethren had mes-
sages in keeping with the times. There 
was a deep, quiet moving of the Spirit of 
God upon the hearts of the people. We 
were glad to learn that there were a few 
more present than a year ago, in spite of 
the hard times. The offering to missions 
was also a surprise, since money is so 
scarce." 
WHILE on his return to Sydney from 
the South Australian catnp meeting, 
Pastor A. G. Stewart, in response to a 
call from the Victorian Conference, gave 
as illustrated lecture on our world-wide 
work in Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat, 
on Sunday evening, February 26, to an 
audience numbering nearly L too people. 
The Mayor of Ballarat, assisted by Coun-
cillor A. R. Stewart, a cousin of Pastor 
Stewart's, opened the meeting and intro-
duced the speaker. Pastors H. J. Meyers 
and L. Currow were also present, and 
they with others are following up the 
interest created in this Appeal for Mis-
sions effort. 
FROM a letter from Pastor E. Rosen-
dahl, the-Principal of the N.Z. Missionary 
College, written February 16, we quote : 
" We had our opening exercises yesterday 
with 88 students present. This is easily a 
record for the New Zealand Missionary 
College. Once before our enrolment 
reached as high as 86, but we have never 
had anything like that number present to 
start with. The prospects are that we 
shall have 97 students here in the near 
future, and from what we can see, it is 
about the finest body of students that has 
ever entered these halls. Our chapel and 
classrooms are crowded to overflowing, 
and the dining room is so full that there is 
difficulty in moving around among the 
tables. Still we are all very happy at this 
evidence of God's blessing. While other 
schools are reporting much smaller at-
tendances, we are having the largest ever 
known. People just wonder when I tell 
them of it. Our teachers are looking for-
ward to a good year, and we are hoping 
that it will be the happiest year of the 
institution." 
WE gratefully acknowledge the sum of 
five pounds that was received by post at 
the Union Conference office on February 
28, accompanied by a slip of paper bearing 
the one word, "Tithe." This has been 
placed in the tithe fund. 
Among the Meadows and Cane 
Fields of the North 
PASSING on from Lismore, a very pleas-
ant and profitable week was spent in com-
pany with Brother C. J. Griffin in and 
around Murwillumbah, the little city of 
the Tweed Heads. The Tweed is a broad 
and placid river that runs down through a 
fertile valley, reaching the sea at the point 
where the New South Wales and Queens-
land boundary falls. The surrounding 
country is given to the cultivation of 
bananas and sugar cane, and dairy work. 
It is estimated that 10,000 acres are given 
to the cultivation of bananas, while the 
cane holds a large place on the broad, flat 
fields. 
Just down by the Tweed Heads the 
dividing line between Queensland and 
New South Wales reaches its eastern 
terminus. This line consists of a strong 
double fence about eight feet apart, pass-
ing over the ridges and down through the 
valleys. The portion of land between the 
two fences is known as "No Man's Land," 
as it stands without title or ownership. 
The time spent in this locality was filled 
to the utmost—fourteen sermons, fifteen 
Bible readings, and thirteen visits forming 
part of the programme. In visiting the 
outlying parts meetings were held in the 
homes and halls, and the hours were all 
too short for the work to be done. At a 
little country place some twenty miles 
from the town Brother Griffin has found a 
nice company of believers. A Sabbath 
school has been organised and twenty-six 
are preparing for baptism. Pleasant in-
deed were the hours spent with these new 
converts. 
The meetings held in the church at 
Murwillumbah were well attended. Quite 
a number came in from a distance to at-
tend the Sabbath and Sunday meetings. 
Brother Griffin has a large district to 
cover, but he is cheered by finding many 
interested in the message. One place 
visited, some twelve miles distant, was 
somewhat difficult of access. Several 
streams, valleys, and hills had to be 
crossed. But we had a very enjoyable 
study hour with the friends and some 
neighbours who were called in. 
In all our visits it was found a sweet 
thing to whisper the word of life to men. 
May God bless the loyal hearts scattered 
through this distant land. The church 
occupies a nice position in the town, and 
the faith that shines out should be bright 
and clear. One young lady from Ballina 
passed on to the college at Avondale, and 
others are thinking in that direction. At 
some of the meetings Brother W. H. 
Wyborn sang some sweet songs. The 
gospel is never so sweet as when heard in 
hallowed song. �
R. HARE. 
Miss L. M. GREGG, who was so well 
known in this field before she went to U. 
S. A. and connected with the General Con-
ference Office, wrote on January 19 from 
Washington, D. C.: " This week the 
Potomac Conference held its annual work-
er's meetings. I have attended some of 
these sessions, especially the devotional 
meetings. Truly the Lord is leading us in 
these serious times to recognise what they 
mean to us and to His work. Pastor F. 
C. Gilbert gave a series of talks after-
noons and evenings on the subject of the 
sanctuary. Being a converted Jew, his 
knowledge of Hebrew and the traditions 
and ceremonies of the Jewish people and 
ritual gives him information that few 
others have, and his wonderful knowledge 
of the Bible enables him to present this 
question in a manner that is most convinc-
ing. In all my life I had never heard such 
instruction. The people sat spellbound 
last night for over two hours while he gave 
his last talk, and he led us right into the 
triumphant entry into the kingdom. He 
shows how Christ in the sanctuary service 
is the centre of all we believe, and his 
studies on the 2,300 days and every feature 
of the prophecies are most clear and con-
vincing. I wish the people everywhere 
could hear his studies ; it would stabilise 
many as perhaps nothing else would. The 
meetings close today. We are having a 
pleasant winter here; just one week of 
rather severe cold and snow, but the rest of 
the time the weather has been mild." 
SISTER C. F. GUIOT writes from New 
Caledonia of still another tract that is 
being brought out in the Mare, a language 
recently added to the number in which this 
message is being heralded by the printed 
page. " A native of Mare translated the 
first tract by himself, and we had it printed 
here in Noumea," Sister Guiot writes. " It 
was a long one on the second coming of 
Christ. Two native sisters helped me in 
the translation work on two other tracts 
since then, entitled �
Where Are the 
Dead?' and Christ and the Law,' and we 
had them duplicated at Wahroonga. Now 
we are working on the tract, ' Is the End 
Near ? ' This takes up the subject of the 
second coming a little more simply. The 
first one was well liked by the native pas-
tors, but was a little difficult for the ordin-
ary native to comprehend. We had hoped 
to finish the translation of this tract before 
I left on this trip to the northern part of 
the island, but the other sisters will com-
plete it themselves, and I will type it out 
on my return to Noumea."