[NEWSPAPER HEADER READS from left to right [page] 16, THE MIRROR, July 3, 1937. Telephone B9231 '(3 lines)' 

[In a box centred right, with a black border] GOVERNOR's LADY ADMIRED HIS WORK An admirer of Mahomed Allum's great work is Lady Gowrie, wife of the Governor-General. When her husband (then Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven, prior to his elevation to the peerage) was Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency wrote to Mahomed Allum thus: --

"I am very sorry you are leaving, but I hope you will have a good holiday and return some day."

[Title of newspaper article reads] THE MAN OF GOD – MAHOMED ALLUM Returns To Australia. 

[Drop-line reads] In India, in Colombo, hundreds begged him to stay. But the call of the country where he has spent 46 years he has hearkened---and here his great and noble work for suffering humanity will be continued.

[IMAGE: A printed greyscale illustration of Mahomed Allum constructed from strokes which appear to have been drawn originally in pencil. Allum is depicted with dark hair wrapped in head garment of twisted cloth coiled atop his head with a long piece of fabric trailing down his neck. He has a black moustache, and is wearing a white button-up shirt with a collar, a black tie, and a double-breasted black jacket which can be seen from the hips up.  His figure is framed by a wall of a boat to his right – a wooden structure with round portholes and a person leaning on a balcony. On the crook of his arm Allum holds a coat of lighter grey, which brushes the top the rail of the wooden gangway he is depicted a descending down.]

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When Mahomed Allum, tall, broadshouldered, turbaned and handsome walked down the gangway of R.M.S Comorin on Tuesday, he brought back with him a message of new hope, new life, and new happiness to people in Australia.

This godly man has achieved wonders in the 46 years he has lived in Australia. Thousands have learned to revere his name, to reap the benefits of his vast storehouse of God-given knowledge and to find new health and strength when they thought in their despair that there was nothing ahead of them but an early grave.

When he left Australia on a previous occasion a petition containing 19,000 signatures, including those of many leading citizens, men and women in high station, was presented to him urging him to return. And he did return. Some few months ago Mahomed Allum left again on a visit to India. But, though things have happened in Australia that have pained him, though some people have note realised the tremendous amount of good he has done and will continue to do, though thousands of Indians, urged, even begged him, to stay among them, he listened to the call of Australia and to Australia he has returned.

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Suffering humanity called him and that call he could not resist.

"God is good," he says with pious sincerity. "My life is to help others." And that is why Mahomed, though making no actual charge for all of the help he gives to people, still, gives away tens of thousands of pounds to the poor.

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When Mahomed Allum arrived in Bombay on his visit from Australia he did not intend to be other than a visitor. But no sooner did it become known that he had arrived than people began to rush to see him. His fame had preceded him. A few became a score became a hundred and before he had been long in the Indian city, many hundreds had had good reason to be thankful for his coming, and thousands were begging him to stay with them and not return to Australia.

One man who came to see him was a Master of Science, a Doctor of Philosophy afflicted for 10 years with a continuous and severe headache. All efforts to find relief, even to find the cause, had proved unavailing. Mohamed Allum arrived from Australia. The sufferer, who holds and important official appointment, heard of him, sought his advice and, in and earnest tribute to him before he left for Australia, he says: "I have not had a headache since."

"A great benefactor to humanity." said another man from Bombay who came to him in despair, suffering acutely from gall-stones. "By the grace of God and Mahomed Allum, I have been cured of my trouble," he wrote, "and I cannot thank Mahomed Allum enough. He is a great servant of humanity, serving people in the name of God."

"I had been suffering from these diseases for the last 11 or 12 years," wrote another Bombay man who discussed his troubles with the great Mahomed. And, in an appreciative letter the writer praises his wonderful gift, and, in his expression of earnest thankfulness, says: "I pray to God for your prosperity and long life."

While he was in Bombay a consul was among his visitors, and Mohamed Allum made a number of health suggestions that would benefit the consul himself and members of his family, including his four-year-old son who suffered from rickets. All were greatly relieved as the result of that interview. "May Al-mighty God grant you long life and good health in the cause of humanity," the Consul wrote in a spontaneous letter of appreciation.

Quickly his fame spread more and more throughout India. More and more eager became the urgent requests that he should sta. And finally he realised that, though he had come to India with the intention of going through to his native Afghanistan, that would be impossible. He had been told that so determined were his own people that, once he returned to them he should stay among them, that they would never let him go. And so, regretfully, he decided that he could not stay with them.

In Ceylon he found that same eagerness to persuade him to stay. A doctor and a K.C strongly urged him to make any re-quest, to name any figure, to state any condition, and it would be granted, so that the benefits of his great God-given wisdom would be for Ceylon. But to those requests he could not accede.

"I am God's servant —He gave me the knowledge. ---My actions are only controlled by Him. God is Good." That is Mahomed's creed.

He is "The Wonder Man." but none of the credit does he take upon himself. It is all a gift from God, from whom his miraculous powers have come.

Day after day, he spends the daylight hours the servant of all who wish his help. [?His?] personal comfort matters nought to [word covered by crease]

[Word covered by crease] each night, while others are frit-[?ter?] away their time in pleasure, while

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[Black and white image of a seated person with short black wavy hair, a black moustache, and a white head garment that appears atop his head like a small white dome. He wears a black collared coat, atop a white shirt, with a slim black tie. One of Mahomed's hands is adorned with three large rings. This hand rests upon his thigh. Against his knee rests a long stick-like object]

[Image caption reads] A Godly Man – Mahomed Allum, returned to Australia on Tuesday.

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others are asleep, Mahomed Allum is at the feet of Allah offering up prayers from his heart for suffering humanity.

"God provides for everything, and God is nature," he says. "Do not the beasts eat herbs and are cured? The body, as the soul, must have the unclean taken out, so that we can be clean in body, as in soul. And this I do. It is no thanks to me. The thanks be to Allah."

In him is the inherited knowledge of his race, the accumulated wisdom of the ages.

On his latest trip to India he succeeded in acquiring a new herb, and he is ever on the search of herbs, which he will secure, no matter at what cost. Some come from India, other from Afghanistan, Persia, Turkestan and the Himalayas, the Kashmir, and Tibet.

Mahomed's great powers he attributes to a gift from God and to the guidance of the Holy Book.

The Holy Quoran is the most perfect guide ever revealed to man for his help and guidance, and the followers of the Prophet believe that any man or woman who seeks the answer to his or her problem will surely find it therein.

Australia is indeed fortune- ate that this Godly man has returned to our midst. His return will save many from despair. And suffering humanity is fortunate that he has chosen to ignore those who have questioned him and taken him to a Police Court. If he had stayed in India, as so many begged him to do, Australia would have been deprived of the great and Godly man who has saved so many,

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[Heading] Charity Never Appeals in Vain

[Body text] "Love his creatures if you wish to love God" is an inspirational force of the followers of the Prophet. And it is with love for his fellow men that Mahomed Allum not only does all in his power to assuage their temporal ills, but he has given away many thousands of pounds in charity.

All his gifts are made without publicity. "God is Good," he says with sincere reverence as he makes astonishingly large gifts--£300 to the police of South Australia for the relief of genuine cases of distress of which they knew; hundreds to the unemployed; hundreds more in buying food for poor kiddies. . . 

And in his giving there are no limits of creed, color or denomination.

From a Methodist missioner in Adelaide he received an appreciative letter in which reference was made to the number for people who have benefited in health as a result of seeing him or writing to him. And the letter concluded:

"For all that you have done for me and the many I have sent to you; for all the financial assistance you have rendered my mission, so that the dear little children could be fed in the soup kitchen and be provided with boots and shoes for the winter; for all the helpful spiritual conversations we have had, I thank you most heartily and pray that God, in His infinite wisdom, will spare you for many years to minister to the suffering people of our State."

His own people are not forgot-ten, and he has a special credit in a Bombay bank which he uses to relive cases of distress brought under his notice. Besides, he recently forwarded 2000 rupees to the Afghan Consulate for the benefit of the poor among his own countrymen. "

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[Title] "THE LAMP OF GOD"

Mahomed Allum has a favorite poem which he is fond of reciting. It is called "The Lamp of God," and this is how it reads:

Lamps that gleam in the city, lamps that flare on the wall:

Lamp s that shine on the ways of men, kindled by men are all.

But the desert of burnt-out ashes which only the lost have trod.

Dark and barren and flowerless, is lit by the hand of God.

Only the wanderers know it; the lost with those who mourn.

That lamp in the desert darkness and the joy that comes in the dawn;

That the lost may come into safety and the mourners may cease to doubt.

The lamps of God will be shining still

When the lamps of men go out.

 

[Title, large bold text] Countless Tributes

[Subtitle smaller bold text] Public Appreciation From Leading Citizens

[Smaller subtitle text] Detective Expresses "Heartfelt Gratitude" To Mahomed Allum

[Drophead text] Mahomed Allum is enshrined in thousands of Australian hearts as a Holy man, a benefactor of the sick, and a friend of the poor.

Countless tributes have been paid to him and they include letters and public appreciations from some of Australia's best known citizens.

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[Small bold text]  Brig. Gen. Price Weir, speaking in Adelaide said of him:

[Paragraph text] "His name as the wonder man is known right through the Commonwealth, and we could not let him go to his homeland without telling him how much we appreciate his work during his stay in South Australia. His fame has spread every-where. We hear of additional miracles he has wrought…."

Another public tribute was given by the Commissioner for Police (General Leane):

"Many whom he has helped have stated that they have been given but a few hours to live and in a year they are fit and well and carrying on duties of State. From a charity viewpoint I think I might state that Mahomed has carried out the principle of the rich young ruler who went to Christ and was told, "Sell all thou hast and give to the poor." I have also seen the wonderful charity he has distributed among the poor people of S.A. The amount he has sent to the Police Department for distribution amounts to £300.

That is only a very small portion of what he gives. He could have left this State and taken away possibly £10000 that he has given to the people. He has given his services free, and whatever he has received has been a gift from the heart of the people, but he did not keep it. He gave it again to the poor."

Hon. William Morrow, M. L. C, said of him:

[bold text] "He has not only healed the people, but has won his way to their hearts by his honorable generous charitable nature, and by that means also he will ever live in the memory and the affection of the people of this community. I want to say that the people I have had the privilege of introducing to Mr. Allum have all benefited tremendously."

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Mr William Hill, special magistrate Adelaide Traffic Court, wrote:

"I wish to sincerely thank you for the benefit I have received by taking a course…. You have not only brought relief and health to thousands, but have assisted many charities, institutions, and needy persons with gifts of money, food and goods.

Mr R.N. Irwin, associate to the Chief Justice of S.A., wrote:

His Honor has heard from other people of some of the wonderful cures… and he is glad to have evidence that reports are not exaggerated. He was not previously aware that you seek no payment for your services."

Mr. V. C. Bagot, private secretary to the Commonwealth Treasurer [1932] wrote:

"Mr. Lyons… wishes me to convey to you his commendation on the splendid work you are doing on behalf of sufferers in Adelaide."

Det. Correll, of the Adelaide C.I.B made this public comment:

"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and goodwill to Mahomed Allum. . . We were at our wits' ends till Mahomed Allum saved the life of our little boy, and in doing so saved my wife and myself from further suffering. So far as I am concerned, I feel that Mahomed Allum was indeed a gift from God to the suffering humanity of this State . . .  I am sure that Mahomed Allum has endeavored to follow the teachings of God."

Further the detective wrote:

"Citizens of this State (S.A) should know that one of humanity's best friends lives in their midst in the person of Ma-homed Allum. Rich and poor alike he cleanses from the most tragic and hope-less cases . . .  Day in and day out, he goes quietly about his great work, accepting but meagre reward for himself, and giving the greater part of his assets to the poor. Although growing old in years, his practical advice and genius are as un-sullied as when years ago he performed similar marvels at Broken Hill. My family can never repay him for giving health and strength to our child, who whole future existence seemed to be a tragedy, but since is one of joy and happiness. The child has been taught never to say a prayer without mentioning the words, 'God bless Mahomed Allum." Needless to say the child now never needs remind-

[Column 6 Title, bold large text] "GOD IS GOOD"

[Subtitle large text] Mahomed Allum's Inspiration

[Paragraph text] Mahomed Allum is not a man who makes rash claims, who boasts of his powers, who poses as a miracle worker. Far from it.

In his quiet, unassuming way he does work miracles, but he does it only as the instrument of God to whom he prays, the God from whom all blessings and all powers come.

"God is good," and Mahomed is a godly man.

There have been times when he has been criticised and slandered. There have been people who have ignored all the men, women and children who have good reason to bless his name. Godly man, though he is, he has been taken to court and the work he is doing for the poor and the sick of Australia has been questioned.

But Mahomed has turned the other cheek. He knows that Australian people need him. He knows from the number of people who come to see him, who write to him, telling him their worries, asking his advice, how much good his help and his God-given gifts have brought into homes that were sad and stricken with despair because of continued illness.

There is nothing more heart-breaking than illnesses that defy efforts to remove their cause and effect. Mahomed hers many distressing stories during the long hours he devotes to helping those who need his aid and the advice that comes from God. And his great reward is the know-ledge that with his advice and his herbs he is able to help many, to ease their sorrows, to make life happier for them in the great relief that good health brings.

Now that Mahomed has returned from India, where so many were helped to new health by the great deeds he performed during his short stay, he will again be eager to give his aid to all who need it.

For his advice and aid there is no charge. Those who can afford it may give what they wish in their gratitude for what he does for them. And what Mahomed takes from them with his right hand is given away to the poor with his left.

[Bold text] His address is: MAHOMED ALLUM, 181 Sturt-street, Adelaide.