O.S.J. Annual Report, 1966 by Museum of the Order of St John

THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN

1966

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in the :n3rttisb 1Reallll of

the Most lDenerable @rber of the 1bospital of

st. 30bn of 3erusalem

Report of the Chapter-General for the year ended 31 st December, 1966

CHANCERY OF THE ORDER,

ST. JOHN'S GATE, CLERKENWELL, LONDON, E .C.1

Telegraphic Address: Firstaid, London

Telephone : Clerkenwell 6644 (253- 6644)

TABLE

CONTENTS

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CHAPTER -GENERAL LIFE SAVING AWARDS

REPORT OF THE HOSPITALLER

REPORT OF THE WARDEN.

REPORT OF THE LADIES' GUILD

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

~ohertign ~eab

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

THE GREAT OFFICERS REPORT OF THE COMMISSIO ER-IN-CHIEF AMBULANCE BRIGADE

THE

ST.

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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF . REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ST. AMBULANCE BRIGADE ON OVERSEAS TERRITORIES .

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,l@rior

Field-Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, K.G., K.T., K.P., P.C .. G.M.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O.

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REPORT OF THE ALMONER

REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN

PRIORY FOR SCOTLAND

PRIORY FOR WALES .

PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND .

PRIORY OF CANADA.

PRIORY IN AUSTRALIA

COMMANDERY OF

ARDs IN NORTHERN IRELAND .

COMMANDERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA

,l@rtiate The Most Rev. and Rt. HOD. The Lord Fisher of Lambeth, P.C., G.C.V.O., D.O.

~fJanctnor

The Lord Caccia, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O.

JiaiHff of QCgle Sir Harry Luke, K.C.M.G., D.UTT., LL.D.

REPORT OF THE RECEIVER-GENERAL .

ACCOUNTS

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

The Lord Wakehurst, K.G., K.C.M.G.

113

4 ~ssistant (tExecuti be e fficers

\lLue ~xecutibe efficers

Assistant Receiver-GeneralM. S. Barker, Esq., F.C.A.

€banctlIor The Lord Caccia,

G .C.M.G., G. C.V.O.

Deputy HospitallerAir Commodore T. Keith Lyle,

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C. T. Evans, Esq.,

C.M.G.

:mittctor :~tneral, ~t.

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F. F.A.

~mbHlfim:e ~sso(iation

Sir Philip Southwell,

C.B.E. , M. e.

~ospitarrer

Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder,

o.c.Y.O ., M.D., F.R .e. ., F .R. S.

~ImonCl

Sir Gerald Creasy,

K.C.M .G ., K .C.V.O. , O.B.E.

'I.ibrarian Dr. Richard Williams,

F.S .A.

l\tgisttar Sir Harry Luke,

K.C.M.G., D.UTT., LL.D.

~tnta[ogist

Sir Anthony Wagner,

1.Birector of

K.C.Y.O.

~ttttnonies

Colonel P. H. Catt ~ommissiontr-in=~bitf, ~t.

Deputy Director-General, St. John Ambulance AssociationLieut.-General Sir Alexander Drummond, K.B.E., C.B., LL.D.,

F.R.C.S.,

D.L .O.

l\tctibtr-~tnetal

Lewis G. Whyte, Esq.,

C.B.E., M.D., M.R.C.P .• F.R.C.S.

3fobn ~mbulance ~rigabt Rear-Admiral Royer Dick, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C.

Assistant Director General, St. John Ambulance AssociationL. D . Wilkinson, Esq ., D .S.C . Assistant Directors of CeremoniesCommander E. A. Morrison, R.N. Lieut.-Colonel W. W. Dove, C.B.E., T.D., D.L., F.S.A. (Sword Bearer) Group-Capt. The Hon. Peter Vanneck, O.B .E., A.F. C . , A.D.C. Lieut.-Colonel E. Remington-Hobbs, D.S .O., O.B .E. (Cross Bearer) Deputy Commissioners-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance BrigadeRear-Admiral R . S. Wellby C .B., D.S .O. Lieut.-General Sir William Pike, K. C. B. , C. B.E. D.S.O., J.P.

7 3Repre~entatibe ~enior 1knigbt~

*CHAPTER GENERAL

\lI:be \lI:be <!&tber

1itntgl)ts of Justice

~reat <!&fficer~

Lieut-Colonel Sir Hugh Turnbull, K.C.V.O., K.B.E. (representative of the Priory of Scotland). . . Sir David Evan s-Bevan, Bt. (representatIve of the Pnory for Wales). Brigadier Sir Tan Fraser, D.S.O., O.B.E.

~aiIiff~ ~ranb ((ro~~

H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B. , etc. The Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey, P.C., C.H. Charles H. C. Pirie-Gordon, Esq., O.B.E., D.S.C., F.S.A. Horace F. Parshall, Esq., T.D. Dr. Richard Williams, F.S.A. Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, G.C.v.o., M.D., F.R.C.

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Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey, K.C.M.G. (Scotland) The Lord Aberdare (Wales). Brigadier C. M. Hoffe, C.B.E. (South Africa) H.E. Brigadier Sir Bernard Fergusson , G.C.M .G. , G.c.v.a., O.S.O., (New Zealand). H.E. General G. P . Vanier, D.S.O., M.C. , LL.D. (Ca nad a) H.E. The Rt. Hon. Lord Casey, P.C., G. C. M.G ., C.H. , D.S .O., M.C. (Australia)

\lI:be (fxecutibe 1knigbt~

1kniglJts of

O.B .E.

QE)fficer~

l.~epre~entatibe

(who have served two terms of three years on Chapter-General and wish to continue thereon)

*As at 31st

December, 1966.

]Junior

1kniWJt~

l{nirrf)ts of 3Tustice

]Ju~tice

Major P. M. Beachcroft, O.B.E. Commander E. A. Morrison, R.N . Surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Cecil Wakeley , Bt., K.B .E., Major R. L. Loyd, O.B.E., M .C. Sir George Wilkinson, Bt., K.C.V.O. Captain The Lord Harris, M.C. Lieut.-Colonel W. W. Dove, C.B.E., T .D. , D.L. The Earl of Cranbrook, e.B.E. The Lord Cozens-Hardy, O.B.E. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Cook. The Hon. Sir George Bellew, K .C.V.O. Lieut.-Colonel W. R. Hornby-Steer. The Lord Crook. Brigadier F. A. V. Copland-Griffiths, o.s.a., M.C. Major Sir Harry Sinderson, K.B.E., C.M.G., M.V.O. Major The Hon. Sir Clive Bossom, Bt. The Hon. Denis Berry, T.D. Sir Austin Strntt, K.C.V.O., C.B. Colonel Sir Cullum Welch, O.B.E., M.C. D. C. Maclean, Esq. John Tennant, Esq., T.D.

~rnce

Brigadier-General J. G . Browne, e.M.G., C.B.E. , D.S.O. Captain J. Docwra-Rogers, M.B.E. W. G. Pape, Esq. W. E. C. Lazenby, Esq., C.B.E. Sir Hugh Dow, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.1. The Lord Latham. Sir John Hathorn Hall, G.e.M .G. Sir Alexander Grantham , G.C.M.G. Lieut.-General The Lord Norrie, G.C.M.G ., G.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O., M.e. Sir Andrew Wright, K.C.M .G. Major-General Sir Ralph Hone, K.e.M.G.• K.B .E., M.e., T.D., Q.C. Colonel W. E. Pringle, M.C., T .O. D .L. Captain P. Reay, O.B. E., M.C. Captain F. L. Richard, O.B. E. Air Vice-Ma rshal Sir Robert G eorge, K.C.M.G. , K.e.V.O., K.B.E. , C.B., M.e (repre entative of the Priory in Australia).

C. B.

Sir Andrew Murray, O.B.E. (representative of the. Priory of Sc.otland). Colonel Sir Ce nnyd Traherne , T.D. (representatIve of the Pnory for (Wale ). Colonel Sir H arold Mitchell , Bt. G. L. C. Colenso-Jones, Esq. The Earl St. Aldwyn , K .B. E., P .C., T.D ., D.L.

1knigfJts of

~ra(e

Sir Edwin Chapman-Andrews, K.C.M.G., O.B.E. 1. A. B. Palmer, E sq. Vice- Adm iral Sir Peveril William-Powlett, K.C.B.,

K.C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.,

R.N.

Sir Philip Warter. C. S. C. Prance, Esq., O.B.E. H. N. Bream, Esq. H. S. Taylor-Young, Esq. Sir Percy Spender, K.C.V.O., K.B.E., Q.C. Lieut.-General Sir Alexander Drummond, K.B.E., C.B. The Hon. Sir Maurke Bridgeman, K.B.E. Air Commodore T . Keith Lyle, C.B.E. Sir John Buchanan, K.C.M.G. R. J. W. Struthers, Esq. M. S. Barker, Esq. Sir Francis Evans, G.B.E., K.C.M.G. M. M. Scott, Esq. . . Lieut.-Colonel J. R. L. Traherne, D. L. (representatIve of the Pnory for Wales).

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERA ..

m:ue

~ub-.frelates

The Rt. Rev. H. J. Buxton. The Rt. Rev. & Rt. Hon. J. W. C. Wand, P.C., K.C.V.O. The Rt. Rev. P. H. Herbert, K.C.V.O., D.D. The Rt. Rev. & Rt. Hon. H. C. Montgomery Campbell, P.C., M.C., D.D. The Rt. Rev. D. H. Crick. D.D. The Very Rev. C. L. WaIT, G.C.V.O., D.O .. LL.D. The Rev. A. Nevile Davidson, D.D. The Rt. Rev. G. H. Ellison, Bishop of Chester. The Rt. Rev. Joost de Blank, Canon of Westminster The Rt. Rev. W. H. Stewart, C.B.E., D.D. The Rt. Rev. W. A. Parker, Bishop of Shrewsbury. The Rt. Rev. J. D. McKie. The Rt. Rev. \V. A. E. Westall, Bishop of Crediton. The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Frederick Donald Coggan, D.D., Archbishop of York. The Rt. Rev . Stanley A. H. Eley, Bishop of Gibraltar. The Most Rev. A. C. MacInnes, C.M.G., Archbishop of Jerusalem and Metropoli tan. The Rt. Rev. C. Eastaugh, M.C., Bishop of Peterborough. The Very Rev. O. H . Gibbs-Smith , C.B.E., Dean of Winchester. The Rt. Rev. R. D. Say, Bishop of Rochester. The Rev. Canon Christopher Perowne. T.D.

Q&fficiating QCijaplain The Rev. Canon Christopher Perowne, T.D.

3&epresentatibe QClericaI

~retbren

The Rev. M. F. Foxell, K.C.V.O. The Rev. Cyril Cresswell, K.C.V.O., F.S.A. The Rev. Canon A. F. Hood.

3&epresentatibe

Q[ ommanbtrs

Rear-Admiral R. S. Wellby, C.B., D.S.O. H. C. Stewart, Esq.

3&tprtsentatibt Q&f{iCtt F. H. D. Pritchard. Esq., C.B.E.

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N. C. McClintock, Esq. ~t(rttarp

J. G. Silver, Esq., B.E.M.

m:rtasurtr anb

~c(Ountant

D. B. R . Swinstead, Esq .. F.C.A.

THE REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL FOR THE YEAR 1966 The Chapter-General has the honour to submit to Members and Associates of the Order its Report for the year 1966. AN UAL FESTIVAL OF THE ORDER The Festival was held on Saturday, 25th June. Holy Communion was celebrated in the Grand Priory Church by the Rev. Canon Frederic Hood, M.A., D.D., Canon and Chancellor of S1. Paul's Cathedral, assisted by the Rev. Canon Christopher Perowne, T.D. The General Assembly was held in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House by kind permission of the R1. Hon. The Lord Mayor, Sir Lionel Denny, G.B. E., M.C. The Commemoration Service took place at St. Paul's Cathedral when the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs attended in State. During the Service the Ceremony of the Removal of the Banner of the late Lord Bossom, a Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order, took place. PORTRAIT OF THE SOVEREIG HEAD It is plea iog to record that Her Majesty The Queen has graciously consented to it for a portrait to be painted by Mr. Leonard Boden. This portrait will how Her Maje ty in the mantle of the Order and wearing the insignia of the Sovereign Head. It is destined to hang in the Chapter Hall at St. John' Gate. LORD PRIOR'S TOURS The Lord Prior visited the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the Middle Ea t in the early part of the year and held a number of Inve titure . Whilst in Australia the Lord Prior laid the foundation stone of the new Priory Headquarters at Canberra. The Lord Prior also had audience during his vi it to the Middle East with the King of Saudia Arabia, The Emir of Kuwait and the Rulers of Bahrain and Abu Dhabi with the object of di cussing the work of the Ophthalmic Hospital at Jerusalem. At the end of the year the Lord Prior undertook a further extensive tour to the United States, where he attended the Annual Meeting of the American Society of the Order, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Ceylon. APPO! TME T In the last report, mention was made of the appointment of the Lord Caccia, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., to the Executive Office of Vice-Chancellor. On S1. John's day Lord Caccia succeeded Mr. Horace Parshall, T.D., as Chancellor of the Order. At the Annual General Assembly the Lord Prior pres~nted Mr. Parshall with two Volumes of Boisgelin's History of Malta, AnCIent and Modern, as a token of appreciation for all that he had done on behalf of the Order and its Foundations. Mr. Parshall had successively held the offices of Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief, S1. John Ambulance Brigade, Director-General of the S1. John Ambulance Association ViceChancellor and lastly Chancellor of the Order. '

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL OF JERUSALEM

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

VISIT OF HIS MAJESTY KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN

As is mentioned in the Hospitaller's report, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan who is an Associate Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order and who has long been a good friend of the Ophthalmic Hospital, honoured the Order by paying a visit to St. John' Gate during the course of his State Visit to Britain in July. He was greeted by the Lord Prior and the Executive Officers and was conducted over the Gate and the Priory Church. He, in his turn, arranged for the Duke of Edinburgh to visit the Hospital during His Royal Highness's visit to Jordan in February 1967. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS AT ST. JOHN'S GATE

The programme of alterations at the Gate wa completed during the year with the redecoration of the Chapter Hall. An opportunity wa taken to complete the cleaning of the many pictures requiring attention and to rearrange them afterwards in a manner which it was thought di played them to better effect. FOREIGN AFFA1RS

The Annual Conference between representatives of the Order forming the Alliance of European Orders of St. John was held on the 25th May in Stockholm where they were the guests of the Swedi h Order. The Conference took place in the historic Riddarhu et, or Hou e of Knight. It wa ' followed by the Annual Meeting and an Investiture of the Swedish Order. GRA D PRlORY CHURCH REBUILDING FU D

By the end of 1966 the sum needed to clear the debt on the Church had been reduced to just under £6,000. LIFE SA VI G AWARDS

During the year under review awards were made to the following persons who, in conspicuous acts of gallantry, endangered their own lives in saving, or attempting, to save life. The Life Saving Medal in Silver John Church The Life Saving Medal in Bronze Area Surgeon G. E. Stephenson, S.J.A.B. Div. Supt. Miss M. Lambert, S.J.A.B. Certificate of Honour Cecil Arney Corporal G. Blondel, S.J.A.B. Miss Brenda Fagan AIM W. Chambers, S.J.A.B. Div. Supt. P. Cole, S.J.A.B. Constable G. Wayne Miller, R.C.M.P. Div. Surgeon T. P. Mulligan, S.J.A.B. Miss Jane O'Brien Area Staff Officer F. Sharrock, S.J.A.B. Harold Edward Stevens Corps SIO J. C. Wood, S.J.A.B.

REPORT OF THE HOSPITALLER

The Hospitaller and the Committee of the Ophth.almic H?spital have the honour to ubmit their seventy-fifth report covenng the eighty-fourth year of the Ho pital for the information of H.R.H. The Grand Prior and the Chapter-General. GE ERAL

The succe or failure of a truly independent Hospital such as ours is not alway ea y to judge. The whole tory is not told by a profit and loss account, for we charge no fee and the majority of our pati~nts pay nothing. Nor do the annual tatistic of patients seen or operatlOns performed nece arily tell u everything; for example, the Warden has ~hown that a heavy fall in the number of patients last year must ~e attnbuted to the closing of the frontier with Syria, a country from whIch so ~any of our patient come . The e and many other factors must be welg!1ed together and often the intangible are of more importance than the pomts which appear in any report. It i difficult for us who live in London to ay with confidence if our Ho pital serve the ne~ds o~ the A~ab peopl~s a it hould. We are therefore keenly grateful to HIS Maje ty Kmg Hussem who expre ed the feeling of hi people in the following words in the course of hi peech at the Banquet given in his honour at Buckingham Palace during his State Vi it to Britain in July. . "Without dwelling at any length on the cultural and other contnbution which your country ha hared with mine, I should like to single out one in titution of which Your Maje ty i the gracious Head, which ymbolise for u the quality of your country. I am referring to the Ophthalmic Ho pital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Its roots go back deep into our common hi tory, and today it is rendering a unique and invaluable medical ervice throughout the Arab World.' The Order wa particularly honoured to be permitted to receive His Maje ty at St. John' Gate on the 21st July and to show him there something of the work of the other two Foundations as well as an interesting di play of the historical and arti tic treasure from the Library and Museum. And we were very grateful to learn early in 1967, that His Maje ty had arranged for H. R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh to visit the Ho pital during hi brief stay in Jordan in February. HOSPIT AL COMMITTEE

The Committee, whose term of office started on St. John's Day, wi h to express their appreciation to Lady Webb-Johnson and to Sir Harry Sinderson who have erved nine year and eighteen years re pectively and who have now asked to be relieved. Lady Webb-Johnson ha ably represented the Ladies' Guild on this Committee since November 1967 and reported its activities. Sir Harry Sinderson has been a con cientious and much respected member whose interest and knowledge deriving from hi experience in Arab countries were deeply valued.

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL OF JERUSALEM

We wi h also to send our respect and our thanks to His Excellency Sayed Anwar Nusseibeh. He kindly agreed to become a member of this Committee in February and we deeply regret that the re ignation of his appointment as Jordan Ambassador later in the year ha deprived us of his company. We are glad to welcome Profes or Barrie Jone to the Committee. For some years he has taken an active interest in our Hospital , has helped in providing our surgical staff and-more important- ha been responsible for our research work on trachoma and related problem in Iran . It is a great asset to our Committee to have as one of its Members a urgeon and scientist the excellence of whose achievement in research into the organism causing trachoma are recognised all over the world.

HOSPITAL STAFF This year marks the completion of a decade of service .by ~he Warden, Dr. Boase. When he came, at the height of the Suez ~n~ls m. 1956 to a Hospital housed in makeshift and quite inadequate bmldmgs m the Old City, he could not have foreseen the dramatic changes f?r the better whi.ch were to take place during his period of office: Our ~osp1tal today occupIes a unique position in the respect and affectIOn of Its m~ny thousands of patients. And in Jerusalem tod~y the nar:ne of ~oase IS. almost as well known as that of the Hospital Itself and IS held m ~s hIgh r~spe~t. The Hospital Committee is proud of him and the Or~~r IS ~eeply I? his debt, not only for his professional work and the abill~y wI~h whIch he has administered the Hospital, but also for the way In whIch bo~h he and Mrs. Boase have sustained the spirit and the ideals of the Order m Jordan.

RESEARCH

We were happy in June to welcome to t.he staff Dr. M. J. C.orrigan, ~ Senior Regi trar from Moorfields Eye HospItal, who came for a SIX months attachment. The presence of a thoroughly experienced surgeon with an up to date knowledge of the most modern ~evelopments i.n ophthalmology is of great value to us and we hope to contmue the practIce of such shortterm attachments. Dr. Corrigan was succeeded in December by Dr. Margaret Challi , F.R.C.S., also from Moorfields.

In the Report for 1965 the story of the re earch pon ored by the Order in Iran was described. It was shown that a team made up of worker from the Institute of Ophthalmology of the Univer ity of London, the Medical Research Council, the Univer ity of Teheran and the Iranian Ministry of Health, was observing the effects of a new vaccine for trachoma when given to young children in the villages in the Malayer di trict of that country. In this region some 90 to 95 % of the children become infected with the virus of thi di ease before the age of 2 year. In the spring of 1965, 500 of these children who were not yet infected were vaccinated under controlled condition. Return i it were made in the autumn of 1965 and in 1966 to observe the results . It wa found that the vaccines had given approximately 30 % protection and it i important to find out how long this effect lasts and whether any rebound or ensiti ity to the virus might outlast immunity to infection . Thi will probably take 2 to 5 years and depending on the result of the investigation it i hoped to assess the dosage of the vaccines and the optimum number of injection or to try other modifications of the vaccine. A study in one village has clearly demon trated that trachoma j not a disease which is acquired once and for all in early life but i maintained throughout life sometimes in latent form so that the e adult are acting a carriers and as constant sources of infection for others. New method or diagnosis are therefore being worked out to test for latent infection , and the entire population of some villages is being vaccinated for comparison with control villages to determine whether this problem of re-infection can be overcome. While the field-work is at present being carried out in Iran most of the laboratory studies are being conducted in London; it i hoped that when less detailed scientific techniques are required our own laboratories in Jerusalem will be used. In London, Professor Barrie Jones has discovered that the virus is fairly common as a genital infection and that the sporadic cases of trachoma which occur in this country usually arise from a venereal origin. In his regular visits to Iran, in association with the Ministry of Health in that country, he is exploring the possibility of the existence of a genital reservoir of infection of the disease. It is not possible to extrapolate the findings in one society to another, but the possibility of the existence of such a source of spread of the disease in the Middle East complicates its treatment and makes the use of a vaccine more important than if the infection were limited to the eyes.

Dr. Ray who came to us on a Bunker Fellowship from the United States for; year to take charge of the Eye-bank left us with o?r best. w~shes in July. We were deeply distressed to learn that he was senously mJur~d in a motor accident shortly afterwards. We send our deep sympathy to him and to his family. A reported elsewhere the American Society of the Order as umed the re ponsibility for the Eye-bank in. the couTse of t?e year and in June we welcomed Dr. J. W. Kohl and his chanrung family to Jerusalem. We hope that they will enjoy their time th~re as much ~s we enjoy having them with us. The agreement under whIch op~thaimic surgeon from the three Services are attached for a yea~ at a tIme has continued mo t satisfactorily and with benefit to both partIes. As reported last year Mi s Holloway. assume? the aJ?pointment .of Matron in October 1965 in the place of MISS BleWItt (who IS now happily established in the Royal Eye Infirmary at Plymouth). She has quickly settled in and under her guidance the nursing and domestic arrangements recently recommended by our Nursing Advisor have been smoothly brought into effect. The salaries of the Jordanian staff were last revised in October 1963. Early in 1966 we became convinced that they were again in need of revision if they were to keep pace with the rise in the cost of living in Jordan; salary increases of about 10 % had been granted by other employers of labour in the intervening years. A careful study was therefore undertaken of the salary structure of our Jordanian staff and new scales were approved and were brought into effect on the 1st April. This revision gives an increase of about 10 % to the lower paid workers and somewhat less to others. Opportunity was taken at the same time to serve notices of redundancy to a number of practical nurses and orderlies who had been shown by our Nursing Advisor to be surplus to our requirements. The individuals were very carefully selected so as to ensure the minimum hardship, and compensation was of course paid to them.

REpORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL IN JERUSALEM

BUILDINGS

a Committee of gentlemen in Beirut and he and Sir Edwin ChapmanAndrews undertook an arduous tour to the Trucial States and Saudi Arabia in March and placed the facts before the Rulers and the Governments of those countries. Considerable numbers of their peoples come every year to Jerusalem for treatment. At home a most interesting and deeply moving talk was given by Mr. Wynford Vaughan-Thomas on the 24th April on the B. B.C. Home Service; in the weeks which followed 1,100 of his listeners sent us sub criptions totalling more than £3,500. And owing to the generosity of Associated British Picture Corporation a really magnificent film documentary about the Hospital has been made. This was first shown to the public on the 20th October at a Film Premiere arranged in London for our benefit and that of the Lords' Taverners by the Variety Club of Great Britain. It was very well received and was on the commercial circuit in Great Britain early in 1967. When this film is released for private u e later in the year it is hoped to have copies available all over the world. Thi i undoubtedly the finest public relations instrument we have ever had and one which should go far to make this unique Hospital as widely known a it should be.

The decision to employ a balanced maintenance staff has been abundantly vindicated this year: Mi?or dilapidat~ons are made good as they occur; the programme of Intenor redecoratIOn of all the buildings has bee!l carried on steadily and the new colour schemes have been much praIsed; and a number of structural improvements have been made-and more are in contemplation-which could not otherwi e have been undertaken. economically. The layout of the kitchen and the dining-halls ha been lillI?r~)Ved and ar~ange~e~ts have been made to u e butaga instead of el.ectnclty for coo~ng; thIS 1 ~ development, and an economy, made possIble by the growIng populanty of butaga in Jeru alem in the last five years. A receptionist's counter ha been built in the entrance hall and the telep~one switch~oar~ moved to it 0 that the telephonist can combine both dutIes. And vanou Improvements have been authori ed to the complex of store rooms and passages on the ground floor beneath the operating theatres. The Hospital fabric generally i thus in fir t cIa condition. But in the last few years a growing number of plumbing fault have come to light and the w~ole hot water and central heating ystem is cau ing u orne concern. On thIS problem expert advice is being taken. FI A CE

. A careful study of.the Account for the last four year reveal an increa e I~ recurrent expend~ture of a~out 3 % per annum. Try a we will it i ~ifficult to r~duce thl figure WIthout lowering our standard or dimini hIng the serVIces the Hospital gives. But happily the balance ha been redressed b~ a very satisfact?ry increase in private patient' fee. The amount has practIcally doubled SInce 1964 a?d the net co t of the Ho pital and the London Office has therefore rernalOed steady. For thi we are indebted to the constant care of the Warden and his taff. However, our resources are still being drawn down at a eriou rate and a really substantial i~jection of new fU!ld i neces~ary. Sir Edwin Chapman-A:n~rews an~ hIS Appeal CommIttee have gIVen thi matter their unreilllttrn~ attentIOn thr~ughout the year. But it i a ign of the time and a warrung of the graVIty of the situation, that de pite all their labour the ~ppeal Fund stood at no more than £184,267 on the 30th September· or, if we .a~d those further sums firmly promised to u by Deed of Covenan.t or simil~r arra!lg~ments, £269,000. It would be a gro injustice if this rather dISappOIntIng result were taken to imply any lack of energy or .of resource on th~ part of the. AI?peal Committee. On the contrary theIr effo~ts have ~xclted the admIratIOn of us all and we welcome thi opporturu~y of saymg so and of expressing our thanks to them. But whilst the money has not come in as fast as we had hoped the ground has been prepared and much seed has been sown. The Committee early f<?und that outside a small circle the very existence of the Hospital wa~ qUIte unknown; even our own members had sometimes barely heard o~ It. A first task has there~ore been one of public relations. Today our fnen?s a~d the general public all around the world are better apprised of the sltua~IOn and of o~r ne~d for their help. . There IS only ~oom In thIS Report to mention a few of the special proJects the Comilllttee has undertaken. Much work has been done in the Arab States themselves. The Lord Prior has been promised the support of

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much plea u re in recording our debt of gratitude to those individual and organi ations who e regular subscriptions over the years have enabled the Ho pitai to continue it work of healing, and the trachoma re earch campaign to be pressed forward without intermi sion; and to tho e many more who have contributed 0 generously to our Appeal thi year. Among t the e latter were many contributions of only a few hilling from old age pensioners and others who could give no more but were determined to give something to help this work. Such generosity make u feel very humble; we are in pired by the thought that this work attract the upport of so many people in all walks of life and whether the contribution be large or small we are most grateful. When 0 many have helped it is invidious to make particular mention of any but the continued up port of the Iraq Petroleum Company, the Iranian Oil Companies (including the B.P.), the Kuwait Oil Company and the Shell Oil Company, have been out tanding over the years. Without their support we could not continue at all. We would like to record especially our thanks to the American Society of the Order and to the St. John organisations all around the world who are coming to the help of the Hospital of the Order in its need. Each according to its means is sub cribing what it can. As we have already said, the American Society has now assumed responsibility for the maintenance of the Eye-bank, a unique and invaluable institution in Jordan. And to other who have helped u in ways other than by the gift of money our thanks are also due. To the Associated British Picture Corporation who have made such an excellent documentary film and to the Variety Club of Great Britain who arranged the Film Premiere at which it was first shown to the public in London. To many organisations and individuals in Jerusalem who find their own ways of helping the Hospital of St. John. To the Chairman and members of the Ladies Jerusalem subCommittee. To the Lord Mayor and the Municipality of Jeru alem who continually ea e our path in every conceivable way. And of course to the

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Governmen~ of Jordan; the favours they show us officially and the instant help w~ rec~Ived fro~ officers of Government whenever we are in difficulty are qUIte wIthout pnce; we find our troubles often smoothed away almost before they have arisen. To all of them and to many more we are deeply grateful.

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STEWART DUKE-ELDER, Hospit aller.

RETROSPECT

No one regrets the passing of 1966. Political unrest, mutual mistrust and recrimination among the peoples of the Middle East, hit-and-run raids from either side of the Armistice line and one massive attack on a Jordan village, all made the unknown prospects of 1967 the more inviting. No place is more sensitive to the political climate than is Jerus~leI? whose economic welfare is wholly dependent on a steady flow of pIlgnms and tourists. Curfews and the arrest of traffic rob hotels and hospitals of their clientele. Such was the position with us toward the year's end, when to underline the despondency there followed the laissez-faire period of Ramadan. We hall certainly be very glad to see 1967 well and truly started. If the year ended gloomily the diary recalls many happier occasions. In February the Hospitaller, Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, together with Lady Duke-Elder arrived for his annual visit of inspection. He was accompanied by the Deputy Hospitaller, Mr. T. Keith Lyle and Mrs. Lyle. With two such distinguished Ophthalmologists temporarily on our staff the ho pital had every reason to preen itself. In March we had a most welcome visit from the Order's Prelate, Lord Fi her of Lambeth, and Lady Fisher. They made a complete round of the ho pital and were most encouraging to staff and patients. Lord Fisher had pre iously made a brief en-passant call during a visit to Jerusalem as Archbi hop of Canterbury. Lady Wakehurst, Chairman or the Ladie ' Guild in London, was a welcome guest for a week during March, much of which time was spent in research into que tions of domestic economy of mutual interest to the Matron and the Ladies' Guild. It i not often that we receive an Admiral on our quarter deck, but not for this rea on only wa the visit in March of Rear Admiral Royer Dick, Commi joner-in-Chief of the Ambulance Brigade, and Mrs. Dick, a memorable and very pleasant one. May it be repeated. Tran atlantic vi itor were well represented by the Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey, Bailiff Grand Cro , Brig. J. Aird Nesbitt and Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Angu , from the Priory of Canada. From the United States we were particularly pleased to receive Dr. and Mrs. John R. Upton, San Francisco and the Hon. Cornelius Van H. Engert, Washington, both zealous protagonists of the Order. Dr. David Paton, Baltimore, spent two crowded days here in November giving lecture demonstrations for the International Eye-bank. We owe him a large debt of gratitude for his tireless work in the States on behalf of the Hospital. Sir Clive and Lady Barbara Bossom were here in October. Sir Clive was particularly intere ted in the working of the Hospital and its problems. For our Garden Party on St. John's Day we had a repre entative from Headquarters, Grosvenor Crescent, in Mrs. Heather Richards who despite an unfortunate injury to her leg was able to attend the party in a wheeled chai r. Ramadan fell right across our Christmas season. After taking counsel of prominent Moslem authority we decided to hold our annual staff D inner and Dance a usual. Though somewhat muted by the influence of Ramadan these functions were greatly enjoyed by the many who attended

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them. An innovation this year was to serve the dinner in one of the wards which at that season are not fully occupied. Re-decoration was carried out through most of the hospital during the year. Painting a building of this ize is rather like dealing with the Forth Bridge; when one end is reached the fir t i calling for renewed attention. Major alteration were made to the kitchen involving the in tallation of cold-storage room and preliminary work to allow a change from the very expensive electric cooking to butagas which we hope will be accompli hed in 1967. In the Report for 1965 a reference was made to the proposal that the Order's ancient connection with the Muri tan hould be marked bv a small Memorial Garden on the ite. It is ad to have to record that after some progress thi project is in u pen e owing to ob tructive litigation of the "Jarndyce v. Jarndyce" type in Dicken "Bleak Hou e." June brought us a visit from a much re pected and illu triou Ophthalmologist Profe sor Ida Mann, formerly of London and nov re ident in Perth, Western Au tralia. Thi wa planned as a tour of the Holy Land but most of her time here wa pent either in the Clinic or the Theatres, which may go to how that ophthalmology ha it charms no less than archaeo 10 gy.

we cannot be too grateful for the interest they take in.the Ho.spital. I~ was a great shock to hear that Ronnie had been invol~ed l~ a senous acclde~t shortly after his return to the States, from whIch hIS convalescence lS likely to be protracted. The Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force, all had a share in staffing the hospital. We are happy to hear that future R.~.F ..secondments will be for twelve instead of SlX months; the latter penod IS ~eally too short to be of great advantage to the surgeon .and from our pomt of view too many changes make for an unsettled fe~llOg. . By arrangement with Moorfields Eye ~ospltal, London,. a sernor registrar will in future be seconded for du.ty m Jerusalem for SIX mo~ths. John Corrigan was the first to be so appomted. A surgeon of exceptIOnal ability he was a most valued me~ber of ~he sta~. It was a sad ~ay when we had to lose him and his charmIng famIly, partlcularly Ben. Hls successor, Margaret Challis, is the second la~y doctor we have had. We hope she too will enjoy and profit from her tlme here.

STAFF

January 7th Bernadette O'Doherty February 18th Nancy Donnelly June 1st Diana Reeves June 30th Erna Gugerel Nell' Appointments January 27th Jean Kidger March 2nd Helen Bennett April 19th Hazel We ton June 1st Janet Smith Returned from leave Ro etta Clark Georgette Martin (Catering Officer) Nurses

A. Surgeons Warden Sub-Warden Eye-bank Surgeon

Royal Navy Royal Air Force

Army Jordan Arab Army LP.C. Moorfields Eye Hospital Direct engagement

Matron Assi tant Matron

Dr. A. J. Boa e Dr. Kh. Budeiri Dr. Ronnie Ray to 30th June Dr. William KohlI t July (to 1967) Surg. Cdr. Alistair Russell to 28th February Group Capt. Ivor O'Connor, 1 t March to 31st Augu t Sqd. Leader Derek Brennan , 1 t September (to 1967) Major Keith Batten 14th January to 30th November Capt. Wajeeh Abdel Karim to 28th February Capt. Ibrahim Ayesh, 1 t September (to 1967) Dr. Sami Al Duri, 1st April to 30th September Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Margaret Holloway Eileen Smith

Sisters Departures

In the N ur ing School all five students passed the final and five out of seven the first examination. Eight male and three female students were enrolled for the new course starting in September. The following organisations have sent nurses to us during ~he year f?r varying periods of training in ophthalmic nursing:- InternatIOnal ChrIStian Committee-5, Save the Children Fund-2, UNR W A-4, Augusta Victoria Ho pital Jerusalem-9.

John Corrigan, 1st June to 30th November Margaret Challis, 1st December (to 1967) Terence Hypher, to 31 t March David Owen to 12th December

For most of the year we were in the very unusual po ition of having more doctors than we need. This was because we were unexpectedly called upon to fulfil obligations to the Iraq Petroleum Company and the Jordan Army to accept trainees at their convenience. By the year's end we were back to our normal complement of six surgeons. Dr. Ronnie Ray our "Eye-bank Surgeon" was relieved in June by Dr. William Kohl from California. This appointment, originally sponsored for 3 years by the International Eye-bank (the "Bunker Fellowship"), is now made by the American Society of the Order of St. John, to whom

ACKNOWLEDGEME TS

Through the generosity of the Canadian Ladies' Guild and of the Manitoba Cadets a long felt need has been met. Nine clocks are being install~d at appropriate sites in the Hospital to commemorate Canada's Centen1?Ial of Confederation. In offering them our congratulations on the occaSIOn we do most sincerely thank the Ladies' Guild and the Manitoba Cadets for their kind consideration of the Hospital, and we assure them that the ideals so generously expressed will always be remembered. D

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For the third consecutive year we are to receive regular copies of the "Collected Ophthalmology Letters" of the International Correspondence Society of Ophthalmologists and Otolaryngologists. This very interesting publication comes to us as a gift from Dr. Fleming A. Barbour of Flint, Michigan, to whom we are most grateful. Throughout most of the year and indeed of every year a devoted group of ladies has met at intervals in the Hospital in a regular "Sewing bee," making, marking and mending equipment for the theatres, the wards, etc. To a mere male this form of pastime always seems most uninviting. So it is with full admiration of their altruism and a fuller appreciation of the scope of their achievements that the recorder assures these ladies of the gratitude of the Hospital for all they are so nobly doing.

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good offices the Club benefited by £50 in 1966. Othe.r don~ti~n.s were most gratefully received from the Y.M.C.A. and from prIvate mdlvlduals. In conclusion I would like to say that however grateful we ~re for donations and for gifts which we can give as pr~se~ts at the pa~tle~, the really important work of organising lectures, plcmcs, and partles IS all done by Mrs. Boase and the Committee feel most grateful to her." Sgd. Joy MacInnes.

STATISTICS

At first glance the quinquennial figures suggest a considerable drop in the volume of work during the past year. Clo er scrutiny however how that the fall is principally in re-attendances, for new cases are at their highest recorded figure (37,652). The explanation of the reduced total attendances is a simple political one. During 1964 and 1965 the SyrianJordan borders were open and anyone could pass freely from one side to the other. This they did in their hordes, much to our embarrassment. In 1966 we reverted to our more usual relationship of mutual su picion with insistence on valid passports. Only the privileged few can cope with the e restrictions. In-patient admissions, by a curious chance, are at the arne figure a last year (3,029). Operations show a slight fall due entirely to the political curfews in December, the figures for which month were well below average. LADIES JERUSALEM SUB-COMMITTEE

The Chairman, Mrs. MacInnes, has submitted the following report:"The Committee met eight times during the year and there was no change of membership. A very welcome guest was Lady Wakehurst, D.B.E., who attended a meeting when visiting Jerusalem in March, thu e tablishing a very pleasant and useful contact with the Ladies' Guild in London. The main interests have been as follows:Recruitment of Nurses-This poses a difficult problem, largely because a number of new hospitals have been built in Jordan and the supply of nurses by no means meets the demand. Matron reports that the new intake consists of 8 boys and 3 girls, a ratio which reflects the fact that Nursing is still far from being regarded as a desirable career for girls; moreover, in the case of St. John's, the difficulty is aggravated by the need to have a good standard of English. Sewing-Guild-Bi-monthly attendances have been satisfactory in general, and a great deal of useful work has been accomplished. Club for the Blind-This is, perhaps, the most rewarding aspect of the Committee's work, as it is so greatly appreciated by over 200 blind adults and children who enjoy a varied programme of social events throughout the year. Expenses are modest, amounting to approximately £65 per annum, and are entirely covered by voluntary contributions. In this respect special thanks are due to Mr. Joseph Thompson, until recently Senior Representative of the Lutheran World Federation, through whose

A. J. BOASE, Warden.

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1962

1963

1964

1965

35,939

1966

New cases

37,142

36,187

36,016

37,652

Total attendances

80,448

78,300 104,894 141,855

98,470

Admissions .

2,507

2,486

2,638

3,029

Operations .

5,713

5,979

6,042

6,089

6,030

Glasses ordered.

4,226

4,177

4,5 18

4,364

5,303

COMMONER AND MORE S[GNIFICANT OPERA nONS Tarsectomy . Chalazion Dacryo-cystectomy

1,196

860

764

859

565

349

374

295

255

289

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Strabismus .

419

509

370

342

335

Evisceration.

Enucleation.

1,336

1290

1,327

1,208

1,289

Corneal tattooing

Corneal graft

D-c-rhinostomy

Pterygium

Opt. iridectomy.

106

117

Iris prolapse

Cataract.

962

1,061

],237

1,64l

1,454

Discission

119

163

]54

123

190

Glaucoma

247

283

351

359

436

Detachment of retina

This is my second Annual Report of the Ladies' Guild and I think that we can say we have had a satisfactory year and that we have been able to help the Hospital in Jerusalem in many ways. It is because of the continued generosity of our members here, and the splendid support of the Ladies Guilds of Canada, Australia and New Zealand that we can do this. And I would like to thank everyone very warmly for their continued support. We have held three meetings during the year which were all well attended; at the autumn meeting H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester honoured us with her presence. We are in close touch with the Matron, Miss Holloway, and she was able to attend the June meeting and give us a first hand account of her work and problems. Many things can now be bought in Jerusalem. We thus avoid the heavy cost of transport. The bedspreads are a great success and we have supplied curtains, trays, linen, etc. and even some textbook to help the student nurses. Matron asked if we could supply some wall clocks as they were much needed on each floor -and we are most grateful to the Ladies Guild in Canada and the Manitoba Cadets for giving the money to buy 9 clocks, which were very much needed . The wonderful case of goods sent by the Guilds in Canada and New Zealand are very much appreciated. They have such variety and are of such a high standard of work. Mrs. MacInnes' Jerusalem Ladies sub-Committee has worked splendidly; they do so much useful unspectacular work and we are most grateful to Mrs. Boase who is the Secretary, and to the ladies for their continued help. The Chri tma Party was a special success this year. Fortuitously it happened that the Childrens' Ward was unoccupied; the children had been moved out to allow it to be redecorated. Advantage was taken of this to hold in the Ward a combined Christmas dinner for the entire staff of the Hospital-some 100 or more people. With again many thanks to all those both at home and overseas who have helped us with this valuable work for the Hospital. I wish you could ee the mothers and their babies and the many suffering and other very poor patients who benefit from the Hospital and its skilled and efficient staff; to see as I have been privileged to do is to realise how worthwhile our work for the Hospital is to the people in Jordan. MARGARET WAKEHURST, Chairman.

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ANNUAL REPORT, 1966 PROUD achievement. In the last twenty years, 1,353,768 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have qualified as First Aiders. Each year also shows an increase in the number of A sociation Centres set up (many of them in the Nationalised Industries, Government Departments and Public Authorities), and they now total 190. No doubt legislation has had some effect on these figures, but nevertheless in peace time this is a healthy and encouraging trend which reflects the increasing need for facilities for this vital training, but further and greater efforts are always needed to maintain interest and achieve even greater results. Classes.increased during the year by 200 resulting in 3,500 more certificates bemg awarded than during the previous year, making a total for 1966 of 113,869. . The s~cond edition of t~e Joint Authorised First Aid Manual published III 1965 IS now well establIshed and the higher standard courses included in that book, in addition to that for normal certificates, have been welcomed. The new Higher First Aid Courses are proving their worth and 2439 certificates were gained during the year. Lecturers and Examiners commenting on this Course have spoken well of the keenness of the candidates and their ability to absorb the additional knowledge. The Course was welcomed by many as offering progressive instruction and an opportunity to proceed beyond the more limited field of the First Aid Certificate. 5 Courses for the Certificate of Advanced Knowledge in Fir t Aid were held during the year and 65 Certificates awarded. Candidates for this examination must hold the Higher First Aid Certificate and as these increase in nu~ber m<?re should proceed to the Advanced Knowledge. The co-operatIOn receIved from hospitals in the organisation of this Advanc~d Course is much appr~c~ated. In one area it was agreed to join f~rces ~Ith the Red Cross and CIvil Defence for the Higher and Advanced Flfst Aid Courses, thus not only saving expenses but avoiding the need for a number of very small classes. Shortage of doctors makes the training of lay instructors of the utmost importan~e and the Post C?ffi.ce Ambulance Centre now provide intensive course~ wIt.h a comprehensIve s~llab~s of methods of instruction. We hope that this will encourage others III this direction. The excellent co-operation between Education Authorities and the Association has had very good results. Many of our Centres have been successful in their approach to schools, and First Aid is now included in the curriculum of an increasing number. In Greater London 114 classes were organised during the year for schools under the Inner London Education Authority. The total number of schools on the list of those asking for, or carrying out First Aid training was 150 at the end of 1966. Leeds and Chichester deserve special mention in this field. The newly established Association Centre in York sponsored courses at ~olleges and the Centre of Further Education and in Evening Institutes, ~n one case ~ 5. I?-embers expressed the wish to join the Brigade, resulting m a new DIVISIOn. In Cheltenham, Teacher Training Colleges provide A

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First Aid classes for Physical Education Staff, etc., but make them available to others, and the North Gloucestershire Technical College provides First Aid training for pre-nursing students. . In Lancashire very satisfactory progress has been made III Blackpool, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan and Lancaster. First Aid classe~ have been organised in the University and C?llege of Further EducatIOn as well as in many of the schools. The Cheshlfe County Headquarters Centre also reports progress in the approach to scho?ls and Colleges of Further Education throughout the County and receIved the whole-hearted co.. . . . operation of Head Teachers. First Aid Competitions playa large part Ill. t~a.IlllI~g an~ a~ousl?-g I?terest and I wish to report on our major actlvitles III thIs dlfectIOn III some detail in view of its importance. A new Three Counties Competition has been established covering Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The first competition was held at Hereford for a Trophy presented by the County Director. A number of new competitions were started during 1966 of which mention might be made of York, ~ugby, Stourbridge and Leigh , the latter being for Scouts, Cadets and GUIdes. A Blackpool Centre competition comprised 2~. teams from all o.ver Lancashire, and Chorley introduced a competltIOn for the first t1llle. The South Fylde Centre organised a competition planned to. encourage youpg people in their study of First Aid with a Yout~ SectIOn and ':l. JUnIor Section. Teams from the St. John Ambulance Bngade, Lancashire Constabulary, The Cadet Corps, Boys Brigade and Y.M.C.A. took part. The Manchester Centre held its Tenth Annual First Aid Competitions and 61 teams from Ind ustry Services, Police, Fire Brigade, Government Departments and the Brigade took part. At Northwich an outstanding competition was held with the help and co-operation of Imperial Chemical Industries Limited and 78 teams competed. In a First Aid competition organised by the Retford Branch of the Association some 23 teams took part coming from as far afield as the East Riding of Yorkshire, Southampton, Chester and Grimsby. There were representat\ves of the Police, National Dock Labour Board, Gas Board, National Coal Board, Central Electricity Generating Board and other industries as well as the Brigade. Many Centres have assisted the Brigade recruiting campaign with First Aid Weeks and publicity drives. It is not possible to include reference to all our activities in this field but mention is made of st. John Open Day held in Plymouth Guildhall. There were displays of First Aid, demonstrations of resuscitation, films with special programme of classes or a "follow-up". As a result of the campaign in Ashington, 19 new recruits were gained. The Granby Centre organised demonstrations at garden fetes, shows, etc. and 38 new members joined. Eastbourne gained 11 and Rugby 15. Stratford-on-Avon also had a successful campaign with 11 recruits and were able to form a new mixed Cadet Division in the south of their Area. Centres report close and effective co-operation with the Brigade and many are sharing Headquarters so that "St. John" is under one roof. In Hereford there was a Safety Exhibition supported by the City Road Safety Committee, the Police, Fire Service, County Health Department, Industry, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Brigade. Hastings organised First Aid demonstrations and talks to local firms and organisations. Brierfield produced their own brochure, circulating this to

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households in the area before their First Aid and Home Nursing Week in August when there were lectures, a Safety Exhibition and a film show. Southport circulated their training programme throughout the town copies being sent to Ind ustry, Local Government Offices, etc. Many of our Ce~tres circulate information in thi way and thus keep Indu try and others mformed of the courses available. Another form of pUblicity was adopted at Hyde by a special approach to Youth Organisations and schools and the Centre presented Basic First Aid books to local Youth Clubs. Many of our Centres c~-operated with other organisation by arranging lectures and demonstratIOns for them including Women's In titutes, YouI?-g Farmers' Clubs, Youth Clubs, Scouts, Guide, Boys Brigade, etc. SpecIal attention was given to First Aid in the Home and I was very interested to see that one Centre covered the special aspects of Home Safety for old peopl~, which w~ hope will be followed in other area. The Reading Centre orgamsed a senes of lecture in conjunction with the local Fire Service covering "Fire Prevention in the Home" and "Fir t Aid treatment of Burns and Shock". Our Dorchester Centre provided a cour e entitled "J?lements of First Aid" for motorists. This was organi ed in conjunction WIth the local Road Safety Committee and led up to full Fir t Aid course held later, and encouraged motorists to carry Fir t Aid boxes. An interesting scheme was introduced in Manche ter with the agreement of the Association a an experiment to provide for special training arrangements and refresher courses for the Police to enable members of the Force .whose certificates had lapsed to bring them up to date. The cherne was dIscussed and approved by the Chief Constables at their National Conference in June, 1965. Now, a a result, many Police Force of the country have adopted this scheme. The importance which Chief Con table h~ve attached to ~ir~t A!d training and the valLIe placed upon the help gIven by the ASSOCIatIOn IS most encouraging. As a result of suggestions by the Association the Metropolitan Police have studied the possibility of giving Fir t Aid training to Traffic Warden . Their period of training is too brief to allow a full First Aid course but it was decided to include in their syllabus elementary Fir t Aid in truction covering a period of four hours. This gives them an introduction to the subject and ~ncou~agement to take a full course outside duty hour. ~o-operat~on WIth th.e Armed Forces resulted in First Aid training bemg orgamsed for umts in Germany and the Middle and Far East. Courses are now held at the Guards Depot at Caterham and at Wind or for the Household Cavalry. The Corps of Royal Military Police now have regular First Aid classes at their Training Centre at Chichester. First Aid training was organised for a number of Airline for their cabin crews. Amongst these were British Eagle International Airlines. Early in 1966 it was arranged to have regional conferences at which County Directors and Centre Secretaries could discuss development and matters of mutual interest. A conference was held at Havant on 26th November, 1966, under the Chairmanship of Commander E. A. Morrison. B~rkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex were represented by their County Dlfectors and Centre Secretaries. The County Director for Devon attended as an observer. Another regional conference was held at Hindlip Hall, Worcester. on 18th D.ecember, 1966, when County Directors and C~ntre Secr~tane.s from Bnstol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, WarwIckshIre and Worcestershire met for an exchange of ideas and

discussions. We wish to acknowledge the work done by Commander Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Doney of Hampshire who made the Havant conference possible and Mr. Willison, .County Director for Worcestershire, who organised the Worce.ster meetmg. These conferences brought to light many constructive suggestIOns for future development. It was decided that there should be some delegation of the functions of Headquarters in London to speed up th~ han~iling of class papers and to provide an easier and more personal lm~ with. Centres an? <:lass Secretaries in the North of England. To achIeve thIS the AssocIatIOn established a Branch Office in York under the supervision of Mr. W. Gebbie, an experienced First Aider. By the end of the year the office was established and a number of Centres have commented favourably on this development. In the field of Publications, work on the revision of "Basic First Aid" continues and should be completed in the summer of 1967. The book "Fir t Aid-Questions and Answers" was revised to bring it into line with the second edition of the authorised First Aid Manual in agreement with the st. Andrew's Amb~lance Ass?ciation and the British Red Cross Society and should be avaIlable early m 1967. Work has started on the revision of the "Preliminary Hygiene" and it is hoped that the new edition will be ready in the second half of 1967. The National Coal Board, in collaboration with the Association, produced a supplement to the Joint First Aid Manual to d~al. with the special feature of First Aid in the Coal Mining Industry. It IS mtended for the use of First Aiders employed underground and has now been bound in as a special edition of the Joint Manual. In the sphere of visual aid, which is a very active feature of instruction, we receive a constant demand for information and advice. This need is filled by regular study and new training aids. Charts have been reviewed, film strips revi ed to bring them into line with the teaching in the second edition of the First Aid Manual. In this work the British Electricity Council the National Coal Board and the National Dock Labour Board have First Aid Film and film strips for their organisations which have been made available to us. In collaboration with the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society a series of film Loops have been approved and hould be ready for distribution early in 1967. Once again we had the honour of welcoming H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester who presented the trophies and individual plaques to the winning teams in the Grand Prior's Competition on 24th November, 1966. Her Royal Highness expressed her pleasure at the high standard achieved by the competitors. Included with the trophies were two new ones generously presented to the Association by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths for the runners-up in the men and women's sections of the Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions. The St. John Ambulance Association thanks the W orshipful Company of Goldsmiths for this encouragement and stimulus to our competiti0ns. The winning teams for the competitions held under the auspices of the Association which led up to the Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions were as follows:E

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Competitions for Men: Police

Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre National Dock Labour Board Centre U~i~ed Ki~gdom Atomic Energy Autho;ity . : : Bntl~~ Ratlways, London Transport (Railways) and Bnttsh Transport Docks British Transport Police . National Coal Board Ministry of Aviation Amb~la~ce Ce~tre: Army Department Ambulance Centre Na~io~al Road Passenger Transport Am'bul~nc~ A~so-' clatIOn . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Cent~e' . . . . Fire Brigades Competitions for Women : Police

Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre U~i~ed Ki?gdom Atomic Energy Authority. . . Bntl~~ RaIlways, London Transport (Railways) and

Bntlsh Transport Docks . . . . Ministry of Aviation Ambulance Centre. Army Department Ambulance Centre . Gas Industry . . . . . Na~io~al Road Passenger Transp~rt Ambul~nc~ A~so-' clatlon . . . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre. . . . .

Winning Teams : Metropolitan Police (P Division) South Western (Poole) Hull Aldermaston 'A'

London Midland(Camden'A') Southern (Southampton) Betteshanger Colliery R.R.E. Pershore R.O.F. Glascoed Plymouth City H.Q. Group B (H.Q. Dept . Birmingham) City and County of Bristol Winning Teams: Metropolitan Police (No. 2 Di trict) Merseyside and North (Chester) Aldermaston

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Scottish (Glasgow) D.A.G . 3 Liverpool P. and E.E. Shoeburynes West Midlands Gas Board Li erpool Corporation Savings (S.C.D. Morecambe)

These teams with the winners of the "Dewar" and "Perrott" Shields at

th~ S,t. John Ambulanc~ .Brigade competitions took part in the Grand

Pnor s Trophy COmpetItIOn on 24th November in the Seymollr Hall ' London. The winners were:Men: Women:

Police (Metropolitan P Division) British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks (Glasgow)

The Lor? Mayor of Westminster, Executive Officers of the Order and of the National Organisations with team taking part in the competItIOns were present. The. Associated Brit~sh Picture Productions Limited provided the staging fo~ this. and other natIOnal competitions during the year and the Associatl<:)ll WIshes to take t~s opportunity of thanking them for their continued assls~ance. We a~so WIsh to. express our appreciation to the member of the MedIcal ProfeSSIOn fo,r theIr advice an~ co-operation as Judges and to the Stewards and CasualtIes ~ho once agam gave up so much of their time to ensure the smooth rynJ?lng of these competitions. 1966 saw the begmnmg of a new triennial period of appointments. ~here were a ,number of .changes among our County Directors. I would like to take thIS opportu~lty o~ thanking all those of our County Director who have agreed to contmue m ?~ce ~nd to. express our appreciation for all they have done for the AssocIatIOn III therr Counties. Dr. R. ~t. J. Buxton very kindly agreed to accept office as Association County DIr~ctor for Bristol where we have not had a Director before. D~. Buxton IS well known to us as he has been Chairman of our Centre in Bnstol for a number of years. In Buckinghamshire Mr. F. L. Gordon representatl.v~s

resigned and we much appreciate his long service and regret his ~esi~nation, on account of ill health. He was succeeded by Dr. R. H. Klppmg who has a wide knowledge of St. John affairs, having been with the Brigade until recently. Mr. F. E. Williamson, Chief Constable for Cumberland and Westmorland, who was Assistant County Director has now kindly agreed to accept the appointment of County Director for these two Counties. Brigadier V. F. S. Hawkins, who was our County Director for Dorset, resigned and we offer him our warm thanks for all he has done to establish the Association in that County. He was succeeded by Mr. A. Hambleton, Chief Constable for Dorset, who was Deputy County Director for a year. In Gloucestershire, Brigadier H. L. Lewis resigned as County Director as he was moving out of the County. We are glad to say tbat Brigadier Lewis has taken up an appointment with the Association in Greater London and we thank him for all his keenness and interest. He was succeeded in Gloucestershire by Dr. C. R. de C. Sadler, Chairman of the Association Centre in Cheltenham for many years after long service with the Brigade. A County Director was appointed for Jersey, Captain A. E. W. McFadyen, who has done much for st. 10hn particularly in 'connection with the St. 10hn Council for Jersey. I am very pleased to say that the Reverend H. G. Eade has very kindly agreed to take on the office of County Director for Suffolk in succession to Mr. H. H. Dawson. Mr. Eade has, for many years, been connected with the work of the Association in the County. In welcoming these new County Directors hope is expressed that 1967 will enable u to fill those vacancies which remain in some counties. This report covers the work of many thousands who voluntarily give up their time to carry out the prime function of the St. 10hn Ambulance Association in England and in countries of the Commonwealth, of enabling their fellow-men and women to acquire a knowledge of First Aid, Nursing and allied sUbjects. We greatly appreciate all that they do and I would like to thank also those who contribute by their generosity to the funds of the A sociation, whether to Headquarters or to our Centres. Without this help our work would not be possible. I wish particularly to thank the members of the A sociation Committee for their regular support and advice and our County Directors, Officers and Members of Centres who maintain and develop our organisations in the Counties. The assistance given by the Medical and Nursing professions, by Lay Instructors and Demonstrators and by Class Secretaries is of immense value to the Association and clear proof of the value which is placed upon its contribution to the welfare of the Community. The great fund of willing voluntary service which is at the disposal of the St. John Ambulance Association is a matter of inspiration to all who are concerned with its work. OVERSEAS

Overseas the picture of more and more classes and more and more certificate holders and sustained enthusiasm and support, matches the home scene. For example, in Jamaica the North East Centre received a new ambulance, anonymously donated, which has been taken into service. For the second year in succession, all candidates from the Moneague Training College for Teachers were successful. The South East Centre reports an increase in the number of awards

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which have more than doubled over the previous year and now stand at 18. Flag Day Collections amounted to nearly £900. The Jamaica Police Centre continues to provide Lectures and Demonstrations for a number of pu blic and vol untary bodie . The North West Centre also reports a substantial increase in the number of Certificates awarded. The Trinidad and Tobago Centre shows a splendid increase of nearly 500 more certificates over the previous year. The Barbados Centre reports a growing intere t in training stimulated by the presence there of the Headquarters Training Officer. The Malta Centre of the Association al 0 show very great expansion in the number of certificates awarded, from 350 in 1965 to 532 in 1966. The value of this achievement is the more remarkable in view of the Centre's policy of providing all normal courses free of charge. The Centre continues its programme of aiding industry by the provi ion of a two day course for industrial workers on the treatment of electrical shock and resuscitation, and nearly 400 candidate attended the e pecial cour e . In Cyprus a special campaign wa mounted to extend the teaching or Child Care and Hygiene in the rural area and a new Fir t Aid Centre was opened at Arkaki. The Aden Centre reports an encouraging increase of 35 %in certificate. In Iraq 530 people passed their First Aid examination and 90 pa ed their Horne Nursing examination. During the Cholera outbreak in Augu tf September, volunteer teams formed from First Aider who had been instructed in the giving of injections, visited outlying area on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Some 15,255 people were inoculated again t cholera by some 30 trained First Aiders. A valuable panel of Lecturers and Examiners consisting of Doctor and highly qualified lay persons is being built up and the First Aid training is given the warm support of the Government and its Minister. Copies of the Preliminary First Aid manual in Arabic have been ent to Bahrain, Dubai, Beirut and Saudi Arabia. In the Sudan First Aid courses were organised for tudent at the Police College. The manual used at that time being the Arabic translation of the First Aid manual; for subsequent courses the joint First Aid manual will be used. Following the visit of the Deputy Director-General, Lt. General Sir Alexander Drummond to Khartoum there has been considerable enthusiasm in the teaching of First Aid and there have been programmes concerning the aims of First Aid knowledge on both radio and television. The Centre in Kenya continues its efforts to expand First Aid activities in industry and is meeting with considerable success in this direction. Liaison is maintained with the Flying Doctor Service. Towards the end of the year the first course for the Higher First Aid Certificates was organised for those members of the Brigade who were qualified Lay Lecturers. In Uganda and also in Tanzania efforts were directed towards expanding activities. Co-operation with Ministries and other Government agencies continues to be fruitful as well as with the Red Cross and other voluntary organisations. In Nigeria the Police organised 36 courses. The number of valid Lay Lecturers Certificates now amounts to 123.

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Tn Zambia 16 Lay Lecturers were trained covering the Police For~es and also employees of the Public Works Department. A number of .F~rst Aid courses for members of the Police Forces were held and traInIng progresses well. . . l' In Swaziland with the encouragement of the ~ommissIOner-of-Po Ice, First Aid training progresses well amongst the P?hce and ~y the end of ~he ear some 160 members of the Forces had obtaIned Certificates. The fIrst Lay Lecturer was under training during the year. . In Ceylon active encouragement was receIved from the PreSIdent and the Minister of Health. . In Sabah the Jesselton Centre of the Association showed conSIderable expansion and the first Lay Lecturers' ~ou.rse ~as been held by the. Centre. The very active Centre of the ASSOCIatIOn In H~ng K?~g contmues to provide instruction covering most forms of publ~c. ~CtlVIty .. A total of 272 men, women and cadets joined the Brigade DIVISIOn dunng the year from Association classes. . The Centre in Fiji is extremely conscious of its obligation to prOVIde First Aid knowledge commensurate with the needs of the country and particularly with the increasing industrialisation. The 63 courses ?eld during the year have taxed the present i~s~ructional ~taff and det~rr!l1ned efforts are being made to increase the traIlli~g. potentIal by the traInIng of Lay Lecturers. At the Fiji School of Medlcme 1~ h~ve so far .become available. Nearly 100 demonstrations of oral reSUSCItatIOn were wItnessed by large numbers of adults and children. ., .. In the British Solomon Islands the rationalisation of FIrst Aid tra~ng under the Government Medical Department proceeded further dunng the year with courses conducted for the Police and Marine Departments and a considerable increase in interest is reported. An approach was mad~ to the Asso~iatio~ by the Boy Scouts Association of Haiti for translatIOns of the FIrst Aid manual In French. Books were obtained from Canada and the Scouts have started training. The Assistant-Director-General, Mr. L. D. Wilkinson, made a tour of South East Asia and parts of East Africa in the Spring. Wherev~r he 'Y ent he received a warm welcome and was able to have valuable dISCUSSIOns with Ministers and high Government Officials. The opportunity w.as taken of visiting the Headquarters in Karachi and to see a Home NurSIng class at work. Whilst in India he met the senior Officials of the Headquarters of the st. John Ambulance Association there and attended a number of lectures in Delhi. A visit was also paid to Madras and Bombay. It is interesting to note that no licence is issued to drivers of public vehicles or taxis in India until they obtain a St. John First Aid Certificate. During his visit to Ceylon Mr. Wilkinson was able to discuss details of organisation with senior members of Association. In Malaya Mr. Wilkinson visited Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Seremban and saw a number of classes in operation. In Singapore he met members of the Council and the Association and witnessed work in classes at the combined St. John Headquarters. At the Police Training School he saw 18 classes in operation instructed by Lay Lecturers in Chinese, Malay and English with 672 members of the Police Forces being trained in First ~d. In Sabah there were discussions with Ministers and Government OffiCIals and besides visiting Jesselton he was able to visit Labaun and Sandakan and Tawa.

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In Aden Mr. Wilkinson visited the Police Training College and saw courses in Arabic and was invited to address a meeting of the Association Committee. During his visit to Kenya and Uganda he was able to have discussions with senior Government Officials and attend meetings of St. John Councils and Association Committees. . In Uganda there is considerable enthusia m regarding Fir t Aid trainmg. The earthquake at Bundibugyo took place during Mr. Wilkinson's visit and he was able to assist in the despatch of voluntary helpers to deal with casualties and arrange for financial assistance. This tour provided an excellent opportunity for the exchange of idea and enabled us to obtain much useful information regarding the work of the Order and its Foundations in many countries over ea . PHILIP SOUTHWELL D;rector General.

REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE Annual Report on the work of t~e St. J~hn Ambu~ance ~rigade presents the Commissioner-in-Chief v.:1th co~slderable dlf?culttes. To compress into a few pages some real .1mI?ressIO~ of the wIde range of activities of this great voluntary orgamsatIOn WhICh stretches ac~oss the Commonwealth is a daunting task. I fear therefore the attempt IS often not as successful as it should be in paying justice to the skill, devotion and self sacrifice of the members of the Brigade, accompanied so often as it is by the need for courage and fortitude. T~is year an ~ttempt has .been made to particularise the service of the Bngade and illustrate thIS by factual statements and examples.

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THE BRIGADE IN ACTION

The total ervice in the United Kingdom and the numbers of members who voluntarily provide these services can be seen in Appendices A, B and C but the details which follow of some services provided each year in England and Northern Ireland alone may help to give a more vivid appreciation of the measure of what is achieved throughout the Commonwealth. Specific DuUes Below are example of some of the more unusual duties spec~c to certain counties but not necessarily confined to the County mentIOned; to illustrate from every County would take up too much space. Berkshire : First Aid was provided for the 1,000 people walking from Reading to Oxford as a means of raising money for Oxfam. Seven Brigade members with an ambulance covered this duty and by a system of leap-frogging were able to set up 20 or so First Aid posts along the route as well as maintaining constant mobile patrols. Brigade members paid all their expenses including petrol and first aid equipment as a contribution to Oxfam. 100 casualties amongst the walkers were attended. Cornwall : Fifty-five members gave 2,138 hours of help in hospitals. Derbyshire : Altogether 73 members helped at the Chesterfield Infirmary during an influenza epidemic. Devon : Two somewhat unusual duties are undertaken in this County. One consists of helping to man a hospital telephone exchange at weekends. During the year six cadets have given 560 hours service in this way. The other is the blood donor service provided by the St. John members of the Exeter City Fire Brigade Division . The members have been grouped as blood donors and include a number of rare groups. Being on instant call as firemen enables them to be on instant call as blood donors which has proved most valuable on at least 15 occasions during the year.

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Durham: Gloucestershire:

Guernsey:

Hampshire: Hertfordshire: Jersey: Kent: Lancashire:

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Examples of service by individual Nursing Members: Pony Camp lasting one week-61 cases. Wild Fowlers Clay Pigeon Shoot-7 cases. Dorset Disabled Therapy Class-Every Tuesday for the past two years from 1.30 to 5 p.m. A somewhat different duty was the provision of First Aid Cover for 300 or so "Extras" during the making of a film locally. The Annual Miners Gala was serviced during which 65 cases were attended thi year. The opening of the Severn Bridge by H.M. the Queen, at which large crowds were present, was covered jointly by the Brigade and the British Red Cross Society. Over 1,000 case were treated in St. John Headquarters First Aid rooms during the year. Mem ber were on duty during the Novocentenary celebration. (Chauvauchee) where however fortunately casualties were few. The Brigade in the I land s ambulance launch Flying Chri tine II cover many water porting events and rescues from time to time numerou members of the public cut off by the tide on outlying beaches. The Flying Chri tine ha al 0 been in attendance during parachute drop into the ea, which take place off Guernsey. Navy Week at Portsmouth Dockyard. Stock Car Racing at Ringwood (8 meetings) re ulting in 21 casualties. During the course of the year no Ie than 300 dancer suffering injury were treated at the Mecca ballroom. The Annual Battle of Flowers-40 cases requiring treatment. 85 cases, largely passengers, were attended on disembarkation from cross channel teamer. At a Carnival at St. Helens a nursing division provided and staffed a tent where mothers could attend to babies and change their nappie in privacy in proper hygienic conditions. The skilled help of the members of the Division was also available and during the day 100 mothers made use of this service. A somewhat different duty arose during the welcome for Everton when returning with the Football Association Cup from Wembley. This involved over 130 members including 4 doctors and 7 ambulances; 395 members of the public were attended. On crowd occasions such as this our Members themselves frequently suffer injury whilst making their way through the throng to casualties. During Tulip Time in Spalding many thousands o[ people visit the area. Looking at flowers would not seem to be a dangerous occupation but none the less for one reason or another there were 163 casualties to be dealt with by the Brigade.

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London:

Northumberland: Northern Ireland: Nottingham hire:

Evidently in the capital there will be many occasions when crowds congregate and the presence of ~he Brigade is necessary. The list is too lo~g and vaned to be given here in full, but the fol1owmg may serve as examples: Royal Garden Parties, Buckingham Palace . . . . 10 Cases III Election night in Trafalgar Square. Tennis Championships, Wimbledon . 1,200 Battersea Park (throughout the season) 1,234 " Evening News River Thames Pageant. 542 " Exhibitions at Earls Court (throughout the season). 3,000 Four skating rinks 1,960 Trooping the Colour . . 300 " "Senior Service Cigarettes" Golf Tournament33 Case . . . 100 members during the year have helped m canng [or thalidomide children. Cricket at Trent Bridge-l05 Cases.

Sporting events on i~land waterways and lakes re ulting in 251 casualtles to be attende~. . Fir t Aid Posts with ambulances are provIded dunng Su sex: Polo matches at Cowdray Park and for the point to point on Ea ter Monday. . The International Scout Jamboree lastmg 12 days Wiltshire: was given 24 hour cover which included a resident doctor. 401 ca e were treated during the 7 days the Scout were actually in camp. Two members were on duty at the Son et Lumiere at Salisbury Cathedral every night for four weeks. . During the Goodyear Trophy Au Race on August Worce ter hire: Bank holiday a pilot was extricated by. members from hi cra hed aircraft and taken by Bngade ambulance to hospital. Training in rescuing pilots fro~ crashed aircraft forms part of the programme ~n many divi ions since specialised knowled~e. and skill i required for this. Without. s':lc~ trammg there i a danger of causing further mJunes to the occupants of aircraft. North Riding: International Eisteddfod-80 cases attended. East Riding: Hull Fair- 295 case over 8 days, one quarter resulting from injuries to fairground workers. In the above examples the number of cases attende~ is generally given since this provide a measure of the value of the servIc~. Frequently a~d especially where crowds are heavy the numbers of Bngade meI?be~s m attendance will be as great or greater than the number of cas~altles lIkely to be attended. This i neces ary to ensure that there are sufficIent on duty to be able readily to reach the casualties. In tlllS connectio.n it may be of interest to repeat the statement in .last year's report. that m .London th.e Metropolitan Police ask at the major state and pubhc o~caslOns for Bngade members to line the route at not more than 15 pace mtervals.

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Disasters . Apart frof!! its ?ay to day services the Brigade is in readiness to help at tlmes of maJo~ dIsaster; County Emergency Scheme designed to ensure preplanned BrIgade teams reach the scene of the accident in the minimum ~ime are maintained for this purpose. The disaster at Aberfan provided Just such an example of the type of tragic occasion when extensive help will be urgently needed. As.Abe~fan is. in Wales, Brigade help wa a matter for the Priory and descnbed m theIr own reports. I would however here record my admiration of the magnificent work carried out by Brigade member following that sad event. Help for the Disabled, Infirm and Aged Much is done to help the disabled or infirm to live as normal a life a possible. Help is given to those who live alone and have difficulty in getting out by doing their shopping or in escorting them on e ential visits, to relatives for instance. Thi i of course help to individ ual ; on many occasions people in this category are taken on group outings or looked after at holiday camps and the like which may la t a week or longer. Cadets playa big part in this form of service. T~is is one of the activities for which our ambulance provide invaluable serVIce and adds to their considerable" amaritan " work in conveying at no, or the smallest possible, co t those who for one rea on or another are not eligible to be moved by the National Health Service- the e number are considerable. Altogether the total of dutie (excluding vi iting) undertaken throughout the various categorie in individual and collecti e outings in 1966 amounted to 7,636 although of cour e group acti itie made the number of people helped greatly in exce of thi figure . Examples of Major Commitments The examples of service given so far have in the main described duties carried out by a particular County. As was indicated earlier, many of tho~e are com~on all ~ountie ; it may t~erefo~e further help in illu tratmg the Bngade s serVIce to conclude thIS ectIOn of the report with some totals of cases attended for a few major commitment throughout England and Northern Ireland. In 1966 there were for the following duties approximately: 9000 Professional Association Football Grounds . Beach Huts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,000 County ~ho~s (including the Royal Agricultural Show, WarWIckshIre but excluding events in London) . . 4,500 Horse Race Meetings 2,300

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It is said that all that young people want is entertainment and amuseD?-ent. This is not our experience. Of course they want these things and Ilg~t~y so, but they also want an opportunity to do things and these opportumbes are presented by Service. The growing number of organisations such as Peace Volunteers Task Force and the like is sufficient evidence of this. The Br igade has o~er the yea.rs, alw~ys regarded the provision of opportunities for Service as its mam functIOn, and indeed it is the basic principle of the 0 rder.

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It is more than ever necessary, if we are to expand, to diversify these opportunities- what was good enough in the past just will not do today . I am not happy that even now we ~re sufficiently dynamic ~n .t~is respect and we are continuing to stress and mcrease th~ a~eas of activitles to h~lp others as indeed, I hope this report sh<?~s: ThIS IS not to say that socIal events are not part of the life of our Dl.vIsIOns, on the ?ontrary, they are an essential aspect of a happy and effective corporate eXIstence. One of the ways of meeting the requirements of our younger m~mbers is through training which by including physica.l effort and. callmg on endurance gives a sense of achievement. Such IS the experIence .of all organisations wishing to recruit youn~ members, as ~or example ~n ~he Territorial Army and particularly in their parachute regIments. In brI?gmg adventure into training however we have t<? ~emember tha~ our pnmary role is the provi ion of first Aid and all trammg mu t be dIrected to this end. That i to say to bring the first aid skills of our members to the place where they are needed be it in the middle of an ice covered lake, on the mountain ide or in the onerous conditions of a railway disaster. Adventure training for our yo unger members has therefore as its aim to strengthen and toughen them so that they are able to tak~ thei.r pla~e as a F~rst Aid element in the recognised rescue groups. ThIS actIVIty IS spreadmg throughout the Countie and a number. of centres ~pecific to t~s wo~k have been e ta blished and notably one m Snowdoma by the Bngade m Birmingh am . It i expected that when fully operati~e the Snowdonia Centre will be able to accept tudents from all countIes and eventually therefore we ee it to orne extent becoming a national training centre. Similarly there i wide scope in providing the vital First Aid element in cliff re cu es a nd on the water whether river, sea or the Norfolk Broads.

TRAI ING ACTIVITIES

Over th e year conferences are held at all levels and fall broadly into two di tinct ca tegorie . Organisational Conferences-concerned with the organisation and running of the Brigade a nd of which the Brigade Committee and Women' s Advi ory Committee at Headquarters level and Officers Conference in Counties are examples. These conferences have mostly been described in this report in previous years and are not therefore further covered on this occasion. Training Conferences- concerned with imparting and spreading knowledge of subject important to the Brigade. Some of these conference s are more properly courses although listed here for convenience. The more important ones which took place in 1966 were:Surgeons and Nursing Officers Conference Thi particular conference is described later in the Surgeon-in-Chief's report. Leadership Courses Six of these courses which are now a regular feature of training in the Brigade were held at Westcliff-on-Sea, Blackpool, Leamington Spa, Cambridge, Worthing and Harrogate. Courses are open to all ranks between the ages of 18 and 25 and help greatly in training young members to accept responsibility and show will-

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ingness to become officers, an important problem not ea y to solve in voluntary organisation . These courses are made possible through the generous support of the King George VI Memorial and Sembal Trust and attended by an average of 50 member each.

meeting this serious problem. In December, t~e successful ~ntique .Fair and Auction was held and some £3,000 was r~lsed. I would lIke. agam to express our gratitude for the most ~enerous gIftS from Her Majesty The Queen Mother and Their Royal Highnesses. The Duke .and Duchess of Gloucester towards our sale. These gifts ObvIOusly contnbuted weatly to the success of the occasion. We have indeed a.lso ~any other .kmd supporters of the Brigade who also contributed with gifts and theIr support to the occasion. Once again the authorities at Brands Hatch gen~rously allotted a day to the Brigade and I would like to express my gratitude to them for the . generous backing they continue to givey.s. Whilst reporting on these fund ralslllg eveI~.ts for the ~ngade as a whole, 1 would also thank Districts and COUI~tIeS for backl~g them ~nd would re-emphasise how much they can contnbut.e by drawlllg atten~IOn to these events locally. Indeed, it is in their own lllterest~ to do so sI~ce the more successful they are the greater the help we can gIve ~o Count~e~. The sums raised I would remind go directly to the ~elp of ~r~g.ade activIties in Counties or Overseas or activities which IDlght be ~n~tIate~ from Headquarters and are not used in any way towards admlllistratIve expenses at Headquarters.

Courses in Leadership of Cadets One course held annually is devoted specifically to Cadet Leadership. This year it wa again held at Nottingham University under the direction of Colonel Goring and his staff and attended by 414 members of all ranks between the ages of 16 and 55 years. Over half were under the age of 30 and representative of the increasing percentage of younger adult member in the Brigade. The cour e provide not only valuable in truction in leadership and cognate matters but al 0 the opportunity for member from all over the country to meet and compare method and experiences. The cost is borne by those who attend, reimbur ed in orne ca e through Local Education Authorities. P.R.O.'s Conference The need for publicity is one of our major problem, not only for recruiting and obtaining backing and support for the provi ion of our voluntary services but also to let the general public know of the ervice available to them. At all levels throughout the Brigade there are member charged with the responsibility of pUblicity. Some are already expert with professional experience in this field whilst others have taken up the work as part of their Brigade service. The conferences, attended in the main by County P.R.O.'s, provide the opportunity for guidance on principle of P.R. work through lectures by prominent Public Relations Con ultant and journalists and enable ideas to be pooled and exchanged. Nearly 30 P.R.O.'s attended the conference held at St. John Hou e in October. APPEALS DEPARTME T

We have had always continuing need to rai e fund 0 nece ary if Brigade work is to continue to expand. It i of no use to increa e our strength to meet the ever expanding calls on the service of the Brigade unless Units, above all, can be properly housed and with the neces ary equipment which it has to be borne in mind ranges from bandages to ambulances let alone problems of maintenance, communications, and the like. The Appeals Department is thus a most important activity if Headquarters is to assist Districts and Counties and Over eas. While we rely on local effort for a high proportion of fund raising in counties themselves, it is just this extra help from Headquarters which may mean so much to stimulate their efforts. As will be expected the Appeal Department has been facing a most difficult period having in mind the present financial climate and the most striking effect in our own field was the need to surrender the day's racing we had been offered at Ascot since our sponsors found that in the prevailing conditions they could not give us the same generous support that we had received in 1965. We had been most fortunate, however, in the fact that Mrs. Elizabeth Courtn~y had joined the Headquarters staff in the early part of the year as ChaIrman of the Appeals Department and I would like to pay tribute to the energy and imagination which she and her staff have set about n

RECRUITING

In my last Annual Report I referre~ to a t~elve month ~ecruiting Drive which tarted in September, 1965. ThIs has lllvolved a major effort on the part of our members who have shown much .initiative i? .dev.eloping new ideas not only for recruiting but also for Bngade publIcity m general. I should like to record my appreciation for their efforts. The results to date have confirmed our expectation that it would be much easier to recruit Cadets than adults. During the past year the overall Cadet trength has gone up by over 1,000 th.e increa~e being ve~y largely in Nursing Cadets. We have thus succeeded m reverslllg the fal1mg trend in Cadet strength which has been a feature of the past five years. As regards the adults we have not been so succes~ful as the overall strength has continued to fall, but at a reduced. ra~e. ThIs can, however, .be attributed partly to the fact that some 300 PolIce m ~uffolk and B~rkshlre have left the Brigade on account of a change of polIcy by the Chief Constables concerned. Moreover there is a considerable time lag between the start of a local recruiting campaign and the actual induction of the recruit. The drive has, however, already produced a number of firs~ class new young members and provided us with much valuable expenence. The methods used by the most successful Counties are now being gener~lly adopted. I have emphasised that the drive was intended to be a spnng board for a continuing recruiting effort as we are well aware of the need to increase the younger element in the adult divisions and to encourage more cadets, on reaching the age of 16, to join the adult divisions. COMPETITIONS

The Finals of the First Aid and Nursing Competitions were held for the first time at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon. The facilities provided at these halls are excellent and more than make up for the inconvenience of being out of central London. As in previous years the sets provided for us by Associated British Productions Ltd. were of their usual high standard

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and did ~uch to help in presentil~g the tests to competitor realistically. We are 10deed g~ateful. to ASsocl~ted British Productions for the very great hel~ they gIVe .us In the stag10g of these competition and for the co~operatI.on we receIve from the ~ef!1bers of their staff. Regrettably on this o~caSlOn one ?f them s~ffered .InJury wh11st working again t time in remov1Og scenery 10 the malO hall 10 preparation for the pre entation of awards. We were fortunate in having Sir Arthur Porritt, past President of the R?yal Coll~ge of. Surgeons, .to present the award. The Brigade maintams clos~ links WIth the medIcal profession and in fact it i our Surgeon and Nursmg Officers ~ho set t.h~ seal of technical efficiency on our work. It was ther~fore a partl~ular prIVIlege to have such a di tingui hed member of the medIcal professlOn as our principal guest. We were al 0 delighted tha~ the Mayor and Mayoress of Croydon were able to be pre ent among t the~ many. other engag~ments and the fact that they were kind enough to ~t ill the tIme ~o ~e WIth u amongst the e indica te we like to feel an mterest and belIef 10 our work. Winners in each section were:Dewar Shield for Ambulance Teams Perrott Shield for Nursing Teams White Knox Cup for Ambulance C~det Te~m~ Dunbar-Nasmith Cup for Nursing Cadet Teams

Bath City Police (Somerset) Palmers Green (London) Bearpark (Durham) Glynneath (Wale)

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Headquarters Lieuten~nt General. ~ir William Pike, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., J.P. was appo1Oted an. a~dIho~al D.eputy Commissioner-in-Chief in September apd ~s ComrrusslOner-Ill-Ch1ef to date St. John's Day] 967. Bngadier C. F. Cox, O.B.E. having moved out of London ha tranf~rred ~o the Res~rve and I would like to expres my gratitude for all he dId whilst an Ass1stant Commissioner-in-Chief. He wa particularly conce~~ed at Headquarters with Civil Defence matters and a number of fund ra1sIllg events. Brigadier A. H. Pepys, D.S.O: previou ly a Headquarter Grade T Staff Officer was promoted to ASSIstant Commissioner-in-Chief· 1 deeply regret however to have to report that Brigadier Pepys ha since died.

Changes in Commissioners Bedfo~dshire: Mr. R. C. Oakley succeeded by Mr. J. F. Will her Cheshire: Mr. W. Cecil Robinson, J.P. succeeded by Dr. P. Edmonds Plymouth, S.W. Devon and East Cornwall: Mr. V. o. Lewis succeeded by Squa~ron. Leader J. E. G. Hancock, D.F.C. Surrey: Bpgadler E. E. Read, C.B.E., M.C. succeeded by Captain F J CartWrIght, C.V.O., O.B.E., R.N. . . Sussex:. Capt. J. M. Ho~ges, D.S.O., R.N. succeeded by H.R.H. Prince T omIslav of JugoslaVia. Wiltshire: Mr. R. Rennie succeeded by Captain D. F. Chilton D S C R.N. ' . . .,

North Riding: C~lon~l Sir Leonard Ropner, Bt., M.C., T.D., D.L. ~~~~eeded by BrIgadIer C. C. Fairweather, C.B., C.B.E., T.D., D.L.,

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The responsibilities of Commissioners are both arduous and extensive and I would here pay particular tribute to the retiring Commissioners who have done so much for the Brigade in their Counties. The Brigade is fortunate in having such worthy successors willing to assume these responsibilities and to them I offer my wishes for a successful tenure.

NURSING CORPS A D DlVISIO S

The Superintendent-in-Chief reports as follows:I welcome this opportunity of paying tribute to our nursing members, auxiliaries and their officers who during the past year have fully maintained the tradition of service to those in need. Much devoted work has been done in meeting the ince sant demands for help in the care required for those suffering from accident, illness or disablement. Constant training to higher tandards is an e sential background to these services and we owe much to our Surgeons and Nursing Officer for their guidance in this. It is our aim to play our full part in the statutory health and welfare services and we are indebted to the hospitals who give encouragement to our members in facilities for training and the experience of hospital nursing dutie . Our thanks too go to Medical Officers of Health, Health Visitors and Di trict Nurses whose encouragement and guidance is essential to the development of Brigade voluntary work in domiciliary care and local community services. It i obviou to all of us that with the ever increasing scope we badly need more ' hand," more members to fulfil the tasks, more cadets to train for the future. The contribution the Brigade can make to the nation's health is vitally important not only through members' services but also by spreading knowledge on health measures and accident prevention. The valuable work of officers and members who give many hours in first aid in truction to the public and for other organisations, merits grateful recognition in this report both in that connection and in the much needed recruitment of more members and cadets. First Aid, Nursing and Welfare. The nursing personnel have participated fully in the wide range of work described in the general report. In addition to normal first aid public duties they have been called upon to deal with many accident and emergencies. Their nursing services have been readily given in hospitals, clinics, homes for the elderly and chronic sick, and to invalids or the handicapped in their own homes. Many welfare facilities continue to be extended by the Divisions including regular home visiting, the provision of equipment from Medical Comforts Depots, escorts for invalids and assi tance in the functions of the Joint Committee st. John and Red Cross Ex-Services War Disabled Help Department in caring for the war disability pensioners, and in the Hospital Library Department's work. Individually and in conjunction with existing Local Authority and o~her voluntary organisations' schemes, much valuable help has been gIVen to ease the lives of those restricted by the handicaps of infirmity or old age. Hospital Car Service. This service, run jointly by the British Red Cross Society, the Women's Royal Voluntary Service and the st. John Ambulal!c~ Brigade continues to provide transport for patients to hospitals and clImcs under arrangements with the Local Authority in co-operation with

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the ambulance ervices. Grateful thank are due to the County and Area Organisers and the volunteer drivers who generously give their time and service in this very useful transport work .

Mrs. G. M. Nicholls, previously Area N~rsing O!ficer London. I?istri~t, has been appointed Staff Officer to the. ChIef Nursmg. Officer. I Jom wIth Dame Barbara in welcoming Mrs. N~c~olls ~ho, wIth her Br.Igade experience and knowledge of nursing trammg, wIll be of great assIstance to us on Headquarters Staff. Training and Conferences. Wheth~r in prac.tical instru?tion i.n the Divisions on first aid, nursing and a OClated subjects, or at mtensive .co~rses , study day or conferences, traini!1g to ~ider knowledge. aI?-d sk!ll m all aspects of St. John work is of pnmary Importance~ and It IS. s~tIsfactory to report that much attention has contmued to be gIVen to thIs.m the p~st year at every level. Several county courses. and conferences, w~I~h provIde a valuable opportunity for exchange of VIews as well a.s acqUInng knowledge, have been attended ~y Headquarters representatIves. I was present at the Worce tershire Pre Idents Conference .. My Deputy, Lady Moyra Browne attended a course in Somerset. The Ch~ef N1:1rsmg O~cer atten~ed tudy day and courses at Gloucester, WarwIck hire, Buckin~hamshire, Northern Ireland, and the NCB St. John ~aIl!p at Rhyl, and M~ss Watso? attended the Che hire cour e. My DIstnct/County Super~n~endent.s Conference in London was a alway most helpful for obtammg th~Ir expert view on a. wide ~ariety <:>f ubject~, as too. was the Secretanes Conference at whlch MISS Harnson ASSIstant Bngade Secretary, was present. . . . . d. In addition to Brigade conference useful lIaIson has been mamtame m the co untie and centrally by attendances at those convened by st~tutory authoritie and by other organi ations a well as by repr~sentatlOn on variou committee associated with our work. Mrs. CavendIsh has repreented the Brigade at conference~ concerned. with the welfare of old people and of the physically handIcapped· MISS Dutf <!rant at~ended a conference convened by the Queen's Institute of DIstnct Nursmg; ~nd Mrs. Balsdon wa our delegate at the Joint Conference of the Standmg Conference of Women' Organisations and the Women's Group on Public Welfare held at Plymouth.

Service Hospitals Welfare Department. In the Service Ho pitals in the United Kingdom and oversea the St. John and Red Cro Welfare Officers have maintained a high tandard in caring for the welfare and recreational needs of Service patient and in all area appreciatio n has been expressed on the value of their work. The condition in Cyprus have eased, but Aden remains exacting with the periodical outbreak of violence. The work in Borneo has reduced but there ha been much activity in Malaysia, including ervices for casualtie evacuated from Vietnam to the Royal Australian Air Force Ho pital in North Malay ia. The Director visited Army and R.A.F. Ho pitals in Germany in January and during the tour was welcomed by the Johanniter Order and officer of the Johanniter Unfall-Hilfe in Berlin where he vi ited their Brigade Headquarters and also the newly opened home and ho pital for the aged . The Department uffered a great 10 in the death of Mr. . Be. t, the Dilfor Officer, and this work has now been taken over by the Chief Welfare Officer for the U.K. and her staff. The Welfare Officer are re ponsible for caring for relatives visiting very seriou ly ill ervicemen and women under the Government Dilfor cherne and during the year 17 cases were dealt with in addition to the relative attending 13 funeral in N.W. Europe under Government arrangement. I was glad to have the opportunity of again meeting many of the Welfare Officers at the successful biennial conference held at Barnet Hill in the summer. I hope the Brigade will provide more recruit for thi e entia I service, the establishment of which i 68, of which only 18 at pre ent are Brigade members. Nursing Officers. The Chief Nur ing Officer, D ame Barbara Cozen , reports a continued and encouraging increa e in Nur ing Officer appointments and One Star Nurses. The Brigade is very indebted to the tate Registered Nurses who as Nursing Officer and in other capacitie generously give their skilled help with training, competition judging and St. John work generally. In expressing our gratitude to them I would too pay special tribute to Dame Barbara Cozens for her valuable help and guidance on all nursing matters, and in connection with the National Hospital Service Reserve. We derive much help from the nursing profession and it i gratifying that the Brigade, for its part, is making a substantial contribution to the nursing services in the number of its member and ex-cadets entering training, and that many of those who qualify as SRN subsequently rejoin the Brigade. The joint Surgeons and Nursing Officers Conference held at Nottingham University was a successful event with very interesting lectures and discussions, and was much appreciated by the Nursing Officer delegates. I was glad to be present at this instructive and enjoyable conference. The Chief Nursing Officer has attended many county weekend conferences and study days and reports that she has been most impressed by the enthusiasm and ability of the organisers, the keenness of the members and the high standard of the nursing lectures. She has much appreciated the opportunity of meeting many Nursing Officers on these occasions.

Visits and In spections. I was particularly glad to undertake a tour of the West Indie and to have the opportunity of meeting many of the officers and members of the Brigade and gaining fir t-hand. knowledge of. the activitie and notable development of St. John work m the Islands smce my la t visit. The tour included the Baha~as , J a~aica, Trin~dad, Gre~a~a, Barbados the small islands of St. LUCIa, AntIgua, St. KIttS, DOffillllca and Tort;la, and finally Bermuda. On most of this tour I was accompanied by Mr . D avie-Smith who had for so many years done such fine work as H.Q. Officer in the Caribbean area. Her sad death a few months later has been a great blow to us all. . . With you, Sir, I attended the Cadet Rally at HIgh Wycomb.e, Buckinghamshire which was honoured by the presence of H.R.H. Pnncess Margaret. Thi was again an impressive occasion despite ill luck with the weather. I was also glad to attend the Order service at Little Maplestead and after the service meet a number of the Essex Brigade officers and members. On the occasion of my visit to Birmingham to attend their enjoyable Annual Officers' Dinner I welcomed the opportunity to present the trophies for No. IX Regional Competitions which took place that same day. G

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!vfiss Harrison and I ~ere present at the farewell party at Welwyn for M~ss Sparkes on her retirement as County Superintendent (N), Hertfordshire. At Inspection in the following counties, the Chief Nursing Officer and members of my staff accompanied the Commissioner-in-Chief or the Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief:- Cumberland and Westmorland LondO.n District Western Area, and Sussex (Lady Moyra Browne); Lei~ester s~re (~ame. Barbara Cozens)' East Riding (Lady Braithwaite); WarwIckshire (MISS Watson). Changes in Appointments. With the termination of the triennial period I regret the necessIty to report the following resignations of County Superintendents:Mrs. Willans Miss Sparkes Mrs. Borwick Lady Anne Bentinck Mrs. Balsdon, O.B.E. Mrs. Puckert Money Miss Stonehouse

Glouce tershire Hertfordshire N orthamptonshire N ottinghamshire Plymouth, S.W. Devon & E. Cornwall Sussex E.R . of Yorkshire

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efficient and unstinting service they give me. I hope they realise how much I appreciate their untiring help and how unbounded is my gratitude. I must again express my sincere thanks to you, Sir, and to your staff for all the help and co-operation we have receive~ throughout the y~ar. And finally, and sadly, as this is the last c:pporturuty before Y0.u r retrrement, I have to thank you personally, Srr, for the sympathetic und.erstanding and patience you have always s~0Y"n to .me a~d to the Nursmg side during your term of office as ComffilssIOner-m-Chief. I know all the Nursing Corps and Divisions would wish t? join m~ iI?- expressing th.eir extreme regret at your retirement and therr apprecIatIOn of the active interest you have always taken in their affairs. We all thank you and offer you our best wishes for the future. M. BRECKNOCK, Superintenden t-in- Chief

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" It was with the deepest regret that in November the sad new of Mi

Folwell's d~ath was. rec~ived. She h~d resigned as County Superintendent (N) f?r LeIcestershire 10 June havmg held that appointment with outstandmg success for] 8 years. She had given devoted service to the Brigade over a period of 48 years. We have been most fortunate that the following have kindly accepted County Superintendent appointment:.Mrs. Burt Hamilton, Cheshire; Mrs. Chute, Gloucester hire; Mr . Bilk (Asst. County Superintendent) Hertfordshire' Mrs. Armstrono S.~.N., Leicestershire; Miss Hull (County Staff Officer) Northampto~~ shire; Mrs. Johnstone, S.R.N., (Area Nursing Officer) Nottinghamshire' Mrs. Trebilcock (Divisional Superintendent) Plymouth, S.W. Devon &. E. Cornwall; Mrs. Hc:dges (Area Vice-President) Sussex' Miss Nicholson, S.R.N. (C~unty Nursmg Officer) East Riding of York hire. ~t was WIth .much sadness that I received the resignation of Lady BraithwaIte, my Chief Staff Officer. A deep debt of gratitude is owed to her for all the valuable work she pu.t in first as Chairman of the Appeal Department and. la.tterly. as my C~Ief Staff Officer. She is fortunately continuing her aSSOCIatIOn WIth the Bngade as a member of the St. John Council for Surrey. Conclusion Once again no praise can be high enough for the fine service given by b~th .officers and members alike. My sincere thanks go out to all my DIstnct/C~unty Superintend.ents among v:hom there have been so many changes thIS year. I. would like to take thIS opportunity of expressing to those who have retired my thanks and appreciation for the wonderful and devoted service they have given to the Brigade and at the same time would like ~o exte~d a warm welcome to those who have so unselfishly taken on thIS exactmg, but rewarding, work. I always find it difficult to thank my own staff adequately for the superb,

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The Surgeon-in-Chief reports as follows:Technical Training Every effort has been made to encourage the practical side of our teaching and to impres upon Brigade members the value of basing training on the pattern of the duties the Brigade undertakes. In this connection my Staff Officers and I have addre sed a number of Conferences throughout the country thus enabling u to give advice on matters of general policy and to clear up any misunderstandings or difficulties which might have ari en . ln addition we attend as many of the Regional Final Competitions as is possible the number of visits being limited only by the clash of dates. Thi has enabled me to make personal contact with Brigade Surgeons at all levels and also with Senior Officers. On a number of occasions it has been possible to arrange for small local Conferences of Surgeons to be held subsequent to the Competitions. These meetings provided welcome opportunity for Surgeons to explain local difficulties and complications, and to make constructive suggestions. For my part they helped in providing a better understanding of local problems which vary considerably from County to County. One recurring difficulty is the matter of re-examinations both from the point of view of their implementation and the character of the examination to be conducted. An extensive consensus of opinion and advice has now been built up which will help greatly in formulating a scheme to eliminate the present complications and difficulties. I am particularly grateful to the District Surgeon for Northern Ireland, Dr. Livingston, who convened a Conference of Surgeons at short notice at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast which put forward valuable suggestions to this end. A number of lectures have been given by members of my department to outside bodies, District Nurses and Midwives and other similar organisations. These were apparently much appreciated and in every case the opportunity was taken of impressing upon the audience the value of the work being done by the St. John Ambulance Brigade both on the Ambulance and Nursing side. The closest contacts have been maintained with the St. John Ambulance Association and with the Principal Medical

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Officer, Professor H. C. Stewart in particular, over the preparation of the new publication "Essentials of First Aid." Surgeons' and Nursing Officers Conference A Surgeons' Conference was again held at Nottingham University in September and a an experiment the Conference wa held jointly with that of the Nursing Officers under the upervi ion of the Chief Nur ing Officer Dame Barbara Cozen. Matter of common intere t were di cu ed at joint sessions whilst the Nursing ection held a eparate meeting to deal with matters pertaining to their own needs and problem. The first joint conference wa generally agreed to be a great uccess and it is hoped that it will be repeated from time to time. In thi re pect it should be noted that there are now over 2,430 active Brigade Surgeon, and thus we continue to maintain our numbers. I feel this is a matter for satisfaction and I would like to take thi opportunity of thanking the Brigade Surgeons, at all level for their ustained effort and enthu ia m. From personal knowledge I know how many call many of them have on their "free" time and 1 am indeed grateful for all they do for the Brigade. Combined Divisions These are increasing in number and certain technical problem will arise as a result thereof, specifically in connection with Competition and Re-examinations. To examine these a pect a small Working Party ha been formed under the Chairman hip of Dr. J. C. Graham which i now preparing a pilot scheme that will provide u with information on which to make firm recommendation . Headquarters Staff Finally I would like to pay sincere tribute to the work done by my a itant Dr. J. C. Graham who joined the Department during the year and my Staff officers Messrs. G. Kirkham and F. E. C. Barnes, who devoted themselves unsparingly and efficiently to their numerous duties. The upport and sustained loyalty I receive from these Officers contribute 0 materially to the work of the Department. M. M. SCOTT, Surgeon-in-Chief NATIONAL HOSPITAL SERVICE RESERVE

The Chief Nursing Officer reports that considerable work continue to be undertaken with and for the National Hospital Service Re erve for which the British Red Cross Society and the Brigade undertake recruitment and initial training of nursing auxiliarie . Whilst there have been fluctuations in some Regions the overall membership recorded in the Ministry of Health September returns showed little variation on last year. Of the total 58,717 nursing auxiliaries, 26,354 (4,924 men and 21,430 women) enrolled through St. John (including the Priory for Wales) of whom approximately two-fifths were full Brigade members. In addition to giving auxiliary nursing service in Hospital many member are in Forward Medical Aid Units in which they gain valuable experience and practice. For economy reasons the Minister's Cup Competition was not held in 1966 but many useful and instructive competitions were held in the Regions.

The Chief Nursing Officer records her gratitude for the help and valuable work of the National Hospital Service Reserve Co~nty representatives and all St. John officers and m~m bers conc~rned wIth the Reserve. She much appreciated the opportumty ~f. att~ndI-?g th.e conference held at Harrogate in March on St. John partiCIpatIOn m th1s work. CADETS

For the second year running cadets were unlucky. in th~ weather on the day of the Rally. In spite, however, of the t~rrentIal ram the Rally was successfully carried through and w.e are. particularly grateful to H.R . H. Princess Margaret, Commandant-m-Chief of Ambulanc~ and Nurs~ng Cadets for ignoring the increasing downpour and gracIOusly carrymg through the full programme. This included the inspection of .3,500 on parade, an enrolment cere~ony for 59 cadets and the pres~ntatIOn of. 60 Grand Prior Badge . Also III the programme was the stagmg of a FIrst Aid incident by the Ca tlefield and Booker Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions. . The year has once again produce.d numerous. instan~es of outstandmg work by cadets of which the followmg are but 1llustratIOns:Ambulance Cadet Peter Thompson of Potters Bar Ambulan~e C?adet Division, London Di trict. Thi cadet was m hIS home near the Great North Road when he heard the sound of an obviously major road accident. He cycled at once to the scene where he found a car and a bus had been in collision, causing many serious injuries and several deaths. Peter Thompson not only applied First Aid but also t~rough his calm behaviour did much to help the casualties and by his example to rally the by-stand~rs who until ?is arrival had found themselves too d1stressed to gIve assistance. . . . . .. Nursing Cadet Margaret McKinnie of Hand worth Nursmg Cadet DIVIsIOn, BIrmmgham. This nursing cadet whilst in her home heard the commotion of a fight in the street nearby. She immediately ran to the scene where she found a number of teenagers brawling, one of whom had a erious knife wound. Margaret McKinnie by her personality dispersed the gathering and tended the injured youth until he was evacuated to hospital. In addition to technical training the full range of other cadet activities has been covered and included as in previous years work for the Grand Prior's Badge, participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scceme, and camping both at the Headquarters camp in Bexhill and at County organised camps. OVERSEAS

General Overseas there has yet again been an overall expansion of service and generally an increase in membership. In particular I would mention Tanzania which has made very considerable progress during the year and

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the Bahamas where a revival of interest has led to a Division being formed for the first time in Grand Bahama Island.

The following countries were represented at one or more of these functions :-

Senior Officers The following changes in Commissioners occurred during 1966:Country Malaya .

Former Commissioner Dr. Chang Hoey Chan, J.M.N., P.J.K.

Nigeria Police District Seychelles Zambia Hong Kong Bahamas

Mr. L. O. Edet, O.F.R., C.B.E., O.P.M., C.P.M. Mr. R. D. Hook . Col. S. F. Gauron, M.B.E. Mr. N. G. Rolph .

Present Commissioner Dato (Dr.) Haji Megat Khas, D.P.M.P., J.P., P.J.K., M.P.

Mr. Kam Selem, O.P.M., C.P.M., N.P.M. Mr. F. D. Marrable (Area Superintendent) Vacant Mr. Eric Hotung Mr. N. G. Morris, C.M.G., M.V.O. (Area Commissioner)

I would like here to record my gratitude to the Commissioner who have retired for the leadership and service they have given to the Brigade during their period of Office. I am also grateful to their successors who are prepared in addition to their many other commitments to take over these responsibilities.

Headquarters Officers Caribbean and North Atlantic Area-It was with regret that we learned of the death of Mrs. F. M. Davie-Smith on 12th October in Trinidad after a serious illness. During her fifteen years in the Caribbean she had unstintingly devoted herself to developing the work of the Order, A sociation and Brigade in all the territories in this area. She also played an active part in organising relief work in no less than five major hurricane. Her vivacious and cheerful personality endeared her to her many St. John friends not only in the Caribbean and North Atlantic Area but in many parts of the world. She will be widely missed. Mrs. Davie-Smith has not been replaced as Headquarters Officer but in tead Mr. C. R. Pilbeam, who was St. John Advisor in Nigeria, ha been posted to the West Indies as Training Officer to organise First Aid Classes and train Lay Lecturers. He arrived in Barbados in November and will go on later to the Islands in the Leeward and Windward Group. Nigeria-Mr. S. O. U. Igbe resigned at the end of the year and returned to the Police Force, from which he was seconded to undertake the duties of Headquarters Officer. A replacement has not yet been nominated officially. Visitors Once again we were glad to be able to welcome St. John members from overseas to the Annual Commemoration Service at St. Paul's Cathedral the Brigade Finals Competitions, the Cadet Rally (at which 11 of our visi~ tors were presented to H.R.H. Princess Margaret) and the Grand Priors Trophies Competitions.

Australia Barbados Canada Ceylon Cyprus Guyana

Hong Kong India Jamaica Kenya Malta Mauritius

New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan S. Africa Trinidad and Tobago Uganda

Emergencies Uganda-In April following the serious earthquake in Western Uganda a team of sixteen Brigade members was sent from Kampala to the scene of the disaster where valuable assistance in relief work was given over the course of a fortnight. Nigeria-In the disturbances which recurred ~wice .durin~ the year Brigade members at Zaria and Enugu were promment III canng for the many injured and in setting up relief centres for the refugees. Visits and Tours Caribbean and North Atlantic Area-The H.R.H. Prince Philip to the West Indies sively in the provision of first aid cover for gathered to welcome them. The Superintendent-in-Chief toured the describes this in her own report.

visit of H.M. The Queen and involved the Brigade extenthe many large crowds which Area shortly afterwards and

Hong Kong-H.R.H. Princess Margaret whilst in Hong Kong was able to visit St. John Headquarters where she met many cadets and a number of the adult members. Fiji-H.M. The Queen Mother paid a brief visit to Fiji whilst on her way to Australia and New Zealand and saw many of the members on duty amongst the large welcoming crowds.

Commiss;oner-in-Chief-In February, 1967 the Commissioner-in-Chief will be starting a two months' tour to visit at the invitation of the Priories St. John establishments in Australia and New Zealand and will also be seeing Brigade units in Ceylon, Fiji and the Bahamas. Overseas Department at Headquarters: These notes on the Brigade overseas would be incomplete I feel without at least some reference to the retirement in February 1967 of Miss Nancy de Mierre, Staff Officer for Oversea. Miss de Mierre who has been associated with St. John for twenty-two years will be well known to those of our Overseas visitors who have attended St. John functions in England or called at the Headquarters during their visits and even more widely known to the many members throughout the Commonwealth who have corresponded with her on Brigade matters. I am sure the Brigade Overseas would wish me in this report to pay tribute to the competent way she has answered their questions over the years and to the willingness to help that she has always shown. She is being succeeded by Mrs. E. M. Gurteen County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Surrey who many will remember as a member of the St. John and Red Cross Relief teams who went to Cyprus in early 1964.

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I began this report by pointing out how difficult it i to cover in brief compass the wide range of activities of the Brigade throughout the Commonwealth. I am afraid, therefore, that this review provides but a cursory record: still one hopes that it at least serves to illustrate the overall pattern. For example little is said of training, so vital an element in the efficiency of our service. Great effort goe into training and, of course, the time this takes is not shown in the record of work carried out. To help with an essential ingredient for good training I have, during the year, allocated from the grant which the Brigade annually receives from the Edwina Mountbatten Trust a sum to each District and County [or the provision of up to date visual aids. We have come to expect that each year will disc10 e in tance of outstanding work and 1966 has been no exception, as will be een from the section on Cadets and the list of awards in Appendix D. However, just a a vast volume of service provided by member is never reported, equally many actions deserving recognition never come to light and [or the arne reasons of modesty. Frequently in this Annual Report and elsewhere I have expre sed the need for the leadership throughout the Brigade to be kept replenished a it were by younger leaders. With this in mind, on coming into my eventieth year in October it was full time for a younger man to take over. I asked, in consequence, to be allowed to relinqui h the appointment of Commissioner-in-Chief and as will now be generally known, I shall be handing over to Lieutenant-General Sir William Pike on St. John' Day 1967 and the Brigade is indeed fortunate to have him to lead it. Since, therefore, this is the last Annual Report I hall be making, I would like to record herein my deep gratitude to all officers and member of the Brigade, wherever they may serve and in whatever capacity, for all they do. I have felt constantly humble in the face of the wonderful records of twenty, thirty and forty years of elfles er ice, of the tories which come steadily in of skill, courage and fortitude of Ad ult and Cadet alike, and of kindness and compas ion. This is the very tuff o[ which the Brigade is made. To the Superintendent-in-Chief, Surgeon-in-Chief, Deputy Commi sioner-in-Chief and my other colleagues and staff at Headquarter go my deeply grateful thanks for their loyalty and backing. We have in our Headquarters a staff both in the Brigade and out of it which gives complete devotion and to this I would like here to make most sincere testimony. How much is owed to them can perhaps only be fully realised by those in close contact with them. I hand over the St. John Ambulance Brigade with all pride in its reputation and achievement. These speak for themselves and need no words of mine. Ten years of service is, in the History of our Order "but an evening gone" as I am well aware. I only hope, however, that in that time it has been possible to make at least some contribution to the furthering of the task with which I had the privilege of being entrusted.

PERSONNEL

1,888

Ambulance England & N. Ireland 1,024 Commandery in Rhodesia 4 Other Territorie Overseas 122

Nursing 1,223

CADETS Combined 162

5 85

Total 2,409

280

Ambulance 21,543 133

Nursing 34,263 114

Total 55,806 247

5,224

3,718

8,942

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Priories: Wales Southern Africa New Zealand Canada. Australia

1,150

1,313

236

2,699

26,900

38,095

64,995

154 45 158 39 149

157 62 155 65 127

36 56 4 6 11

347 163 317 110 287

2,292 1,169 2,140 932 3,326

3,061 1,704 2,901 1,820 2,313

5,353 2,873 5,041 2,752 5,639

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India

Pak~tan

Grand Totals

ROYER DICK, Commissioner-in-Chief

1,695 329 14

1,879 187 1

349

2,038

2,067

349

3,923 516 15

36,759 7,212 359

49,894 3,313 34

86,653 10,525 393

4,454

44,330

53,241

97,571

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APPENDIX 'C' TOTAL OF BRIGADE SERVICES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM DUTIES (Hours) APPENDIX 'B' BRIGADF STRENGTH, 1966

Bedfordshire Berkshire Birmingham Bristol Buckinghamsh ire Cambridge. Cheshire Cornwall Cumberland Derbyshire . Devonshire Dorset Durham. Essex Gloucester Guernsey Hampshire . Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Man . Isle of Wight Jersey Kent Lancashire . Leicester. Lincolnshire London. Norfolk . Northamptonshire . Northumberland N ottinghamshire Oxford Plymouth Shropshire Somerset Staffordshire Suffolk Surrey Sussex Warwickshire Wiltshire Worcestershire . E.R. Yorkshire. N.R. Yorkshire. W.R. Yorkshire Northern Ireland

ADULT Ambulance Nursing 245 117 331 252 633 342 453 194 404 310 168 99 551 451 496 346 153 146 1,719 577 512 468 145 155 1,259 408 302 290 302 204 54 55 628 376 78 73 318 232 45 66 101 49 28 43 773 447 3,150 1,665 938 382 435 185 3,214 2,343 599 616 599 434 798 196 1,600 483 249 90 197 154 260 193 555 306 914 437 544 186 474 438 668 525 760 386 216 162 328 257 489 323 290 287 2,541 1,556 416 836

CADET Ambulance Nursing 101 228 296 520 194 327 363 331 537 782 51 221 371 674485 765 235 237 397 1,391 SOl 926 73 270 415 554 218 456 177 3 19 95 133 729 1, 155 69 193 371 662 64 96 109 18 96 198 625 239 1,851 3,142 454 626 397 562 2,562 3,595 366 667 321 692 197 336 J,156 1,291 29] 193 286 386 207 306 501 748 559 800 302 458 546 819 703 1,070 456 779 191 547 254 504 209 454 169 372 1,711 3,082 380 1,041

Total 69] 1,399 1,496 1,34] 2,033 539 2,047 2,092

Public Duties . Transport Duties . Escort Duties . Hospital Duties Nursing Aid Other Duties Totals

Northern Ireland 30,385 16,520 48 5,824 2,963 19,198 74,938

Wales

Total

97,910 17,754 2,221 11 ,376 1,172 34,928 165,361

1,972,537 519,523 49,750 212,685 96,920 859,975 3,711,390

2,509 2,3 55

19,272 19,969

210,517 166,195

364 206 6,432

589 300 7,037

11,407 9,025 269,650

CASES TREATED On Public Duty Off Public Duty

771 5,084 2,407 643 2,636 1,266 1,004 337 2,888 413 1,583

England 1,844,242 485,249 47,481 195,485 92,785 805,849 3,471,091

188,736 143 ,871 TRANSPORT

Accidents affe/lded: Road Other Invalids Removed

10,454 8,519 256,181

"As in previous years with the concurrence of the Chief Con:missioner, the fi.gures.for the Priory of Wales are showll above so as to g~ve th~ complete picture for the U,~lted Kmgdom. Wales as a Priory also publishes as own reports separately.

271 277 365 3,084 9,808 2,400 1,579 11 ,7 14 2,248 2,046 1,527 4,530

823 1,023 966 2,110 2,710 1,490

2,277 2,966 2,381 1,116 1,343 1,475

1,118 8,890 2,673

Appendix 'D' ORDER AND BRIGADE AWARDS

Life Saving Medal in Bronze

Div. Supt. Mi s M. Lambert, S.R.N., Dereham Nursing Division, County of Norfolk. Area Surgeon, Dr. G. B. Stephenson, No.3 Area, County of Northumberland.

Certificates of Honour

Corporal G. Blondel, Guernsey Ambulance Division, Bailiwick of Guernsey. Area Staff Officer F. Sharrock, No.1 Area, Duke of Lancaster's District. Corps Staff Officer J. C. Wood, North Warwickshire Corps, County of Warwick. Ambulance Member W. Chambers, Birch Coppice Ambulance Division, County of Warwick. Div. Sgn. T. P. Mulligan, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Sleekburn Ambulance Division, County of Northumberland. Div. Supt. P. Cole, Sleekburn Ambulance Cadet Division, County of Northumberland.

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Meritorious Service Certificates District Staff Officer A. F. Bareham, London (Prince of Wales's) District. Ambulance Member M. Faulkner North Belfast Ambulance Division Northern Ireland. Corporal B. L. Taylor, Guernsey Ambulance Divi ion, Bailiwick of Guernsey. Ambulance Member C. D. Dowington Bartie Guernsey Ambulance Division, Bailiwick of Guernsey. Bailiwick Staff Officer R. J. Herve, Bailiwick of Guern ey. Ambulance Cadet Peter Thompson, Potters Bar Ambulance Cadet Division, London (Prince of Wales' ) District. Nursing Cadet M. McKinnie, Hand worth Nur ing Cadet Divi ion , Birmingham.

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American Trophy for Gallantry Ambulance Cadet Peter Thompson, Potter Bar Ambulance Cadet Division, London (Prince of Wales's) Di trict. Grand Prior Badges

Ambulance-123. Nursing-452. Special Service Shields 299 Special Service Shields were awarded to Ambulance Cadet. 505 Special Service Shields were awarded to Nursing Cadets. Jubilee Certificates The following Units have been i sued with Jubilee Certificate indicating 50 years' continuous existence:Buckingham Ambulance and Nursing Division, Buckinghamshire' Altrincham Nursing Division, Cheshire; Sand bach Ambulance Division, Cheshire; City of Exeter Nursing Division, E.S. & N. Devon; Jarrow Ambulance Division, Durham; Spennymoor Ambulance Division, Durham; South Hetton Ambulance Division, Durham; South A hford Ambulance Division, Kent; Tunbridge Wells Nursing Divi ion, Kent· Preston Co-operative Nursing Division, Duke of Lancaster's District· Leicester Park Vale Ambulance Division, Leicestershire; Leicester Vaughan College Nursing Division, Leicestershire; Borough of Southend Ambulance Division, London (Prince of Wales's) District; East Croydon and Addiscombe Nursing Division, London (Prince of Wales's) District; Grays Ambulance Division, London (Prince of Wales's) District; Carrington Ambulance Division, Nottinghamshire; Nottingham Central Ambulance Division, Nottinghamshire; Nottingham Central Nursing Division, Nottinghamshire; Stapleford and Sandiacre Ambulance Division, N ottinghamshire; Hanley Ambulance Division, Staffordshire; Longton Nursing Division, Staffordshire; Tipton Parish Ambulance and Nursing Division, Staffordshire; West Smethwick Ambulance Division, Staffordshire; Malvern Nursing Division, Worcestershire; Guiseley Nursing Division, W.R. Yorkshire.

financial year of the Joint Committee of the Order and the British Red Cross Society which covers the twelve months to the 30t~ June, 1966, reflects a year of ~hange. The Committee's Ambulance SerVIce passed ~o the control of the Greater Londo.n Cou.ncil in September, 1965, and .ill the same month the Joint Comml~tee dIsposed of Bramshott Lodge, Its home for elderly retired nurses at Hmdhead , and Queen Alexandra House, Folkestone after complete renovation, was opened to accommodate those who had previously lived at Bramsh?tt Lodge .. During the year all departments of the Jomt CommIttee have underg.one the disruption of a move of their staff to temporary ?ffice acco~modatlOn, but within the next two or three months all the J omt Co:nmlttee departments will, for the first time, be housed under one roof III Nos. 6 and 7 . . . . . Grosvenor Crescent. The Joint Committee has continued to dIscharge Its pnmary <;>bhgatlOn, the help and support of those servicemen who were the ca.sual!leS .of ~ar, either as individuals in their own homes or through medlcal.lllstltutlOns maintained by the Committee and designed to meet .the sI?eclal needs of the ex-serviceman. This work, and that of the HospItal LIbrary Department in providing books for the sick in Hospital, shows no marked diminution in volume. The following tat is tic indicate the extent of the work undertaken;-

THE

Ex-Services War Disabled H elp Department Number of cases handled .... 49,000 Total Grants and Advances . £75 ,453

It will be appreciated that in the majority of cases the help given takes the form of advice and guidance. Hospital Library Department Hospitals and Beds Served

Civilian

·f

1,082 Hospitals 93,299 beds

Service (including small Medical Units) .

· J 10,488 beds

·)

267 Hospitals

St. John and Red Cross Homes

.1 J

28 Homes 702 beds

Hospitals in H .M. Prisons .

·1 f

18 Hospitals 613 beds

Disabled Ex-Service Pensioners in hospital . . . . Disabled Ex-Service Pensioners at home. Books Issued to Patients From Hospital Libraries . . . From Headquarters Loan Libraries From Bulk Exchange Loan Library Books Rebound and Repaired At Headquarters In the Counties .

1,941 Beds 282 Beds 3,660,563 13,295 23,616 4,950 22,500

The net cost of this work and of maintaining the Committee's Medical and Residential Institutions, after taking credit for income received, was £85,843. This figure was more than off-set by the net profits realised on the sale of properties and the appreciation in market value of investmen ts. GERALD CREASY, Almoner.

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No fr~sh out~tandi~g publicati~ms concerning th.e Order have been brought to notIce dunng this year, but It would seem fittmg to mention Mr. Neville Packett's cont~ibutions to th~ Lib.rary. ~e has do~ated a total of thirty books from his own collectIOn, mcludmg some mformative works on heraldry, ~hich were hitherto badly needed by the department. The mam event of the year, as far as the Library and Mu eum are conce~ned, has been the .restoration and rehanging of pictures. Thirtytwo pIctures, many of which were in urgent need of attention, have been cleaned and restored by Thomas Agnew & Sons of Old Bond Street and they have now been suitab~y placed in t~e Gate; for example, the portraits o~ Grand ~asters. hang m chronologIcal sequence on the East Stairs, pIctures w~Ich partIcularly illus~ra~e costumes of the Order have been put m the Robmg Room, and the pamtmgs of Grand Priors have been collected together and hung in the Chapter Hall. Some interesting news about the. Weston Triptych in the Priory Church must be recorded ~ere. On the. adVIce of the Secretary-General, Mr. Colin Agnew was ~ske~ If he could Identify the painter of these panel. After a careful exa~~atIOn of them he expressed the opinion that they were the work of ColiJn de Coter, a Brussels painter of the second half of the fifteenth century. Mr. Agnew's first suggestion for the date was between 1460 and 1470, but after taking into account the fact that Sir John We ton became ~rior in 1476 he admitted the possibility that they might ha\e been ~amted between. 1476 and 1480. Works of Colijn de Coter are exceedmgly rare, and pIctures of this date have risen greatly in fa hion ince the panels were bought by the Order in 1932. There were 1,745 visitors to the Gate and Priory Church during the year, a slight decrease on 1965. Miss Sara Paton, B.A., who joined the Library and Mu cum tafT in February, .has completely recatalogued the book collection which consi t of approxlffiately 5,000 volumes many of great rarity. The recataloguing of. the tracts and pamphlets was completed in 1960, but it wa not until this yea~ that. a start could be made o-? the books themselve . The y tern of classificatIOn was comp.letely reVI ed for the recataloguing of the pamphlets and tracts and this system was again adopted for the new book catalogue. O~e of th.e most valuable items which the department wa fortunate to aC9U1re durmg 1966 was a very well written Latin document on vellum bemg t~e Charter of Alic~, wife ofThoma~ Ran~olph of Silverley, granting lands. m Ashley and Silverley, Cambndgeshrre, to the Prior of the HospItal of.St. John o.f Jerusalem in 1305. The department wa able to purchase this manuscnpt from a bookseller in Leicester for the sum of ~elve 'pounds .ten sh,illings. The department has al 0 purchased an mtere~tmg pencil-drawmg of St. John's Gate. It is the work of the artist Denms F~anders who drew the Gate from the South in January, 1961, just before PrIory House was erected next to it. Gifts to the ~epartment included a very fine set of slides which give an extremely detailed record of the Castl~ of Budrum at Halicarnassus. They were taken and present~d b~ Dr. PrentIce, to whom we are greatly indebted for many of the spl~ndld slides and photographs in the Library. Amongst oth~r ~fts was an old map of Valletta, measuring approximately twenty-sIX mches by twenty-two inches, which was given by Mr.

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Eric Barlow through Captain J. Docwra Rogers. AI~hough it is .dated 1757 it was evidently printed in France from an earher plate, as m the right~hand bottom corner are arms which appear to be those o~ Grand Master de Vilhena, who reigned from 1722 to 1736, whereas m 1757 Manuel Pinto was Grand Master. The map, engrave~ by Gervase de Palmeus, is dedicated to the Prince de Conty, Grand Pnor of the Langue of France. Another gift was a panoramic photograph of Jer,:salem, presented by the Mayor of Jerusalem during his visit to the Gate m October. To the department's stamp section Mr. C. H. C. Pirie-Gordon has donated a set of five stamps commemorating the fourth centenc:ry of the foundation of Valletta, and the Deputy Secretary-General has gI:,en a set of the stamps issued by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, whIch show the Stations of the Cross. Other donor to whom the thanks of Chapter-General have been conveyed are :-Mrs. E. G. Waters, D. Q. Smith, Esq., Mrs. 1. V. Mills, J. J. Hodgson, Esq., Mi s E. Daniel, 1. J. Marshall.' Esq., Dr. J. Tanner, Miss R. Lazopoulos, Mrs. O. Rhodes, F. D. Go.odm, Esq., B.W. Blouet, Esq., Dr. K. G. Klietmann, Mrs. M. Burt HamIlton, H. N. Bream, Esq. and Sir Gerald Creasy. RICHARD WILLIAMS, Librarian.

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REPORT OF THE PRIORY OF SCOTLAND THE activities of the several Committees of The Priory are presented as individual statements later in the Annual Report. I would stress however the imp<?r~ance of ~~e. service the Order renders to the Com~un1ty by the provIs~on of facIlItIes to meet the needs of fragile and elderly person who, for dIverse reasons, are unable to maintain a home of their own. The White Paper presented to Parliament in October, 1966, on social work and the Community, emphasises the increasing need for such facil.ities as the Priory of Scotland provides in the word "supporting serVIces for old people are already of great importance, and their importance will grow with the increasing proportion of old people in the population. " The White Paper proposes the creation of a new department to be ~esponsible for the provision of support and a sistance to old people. It IS to be hoped that the contribution of voluntary agencie with all the knowledge and intimate contact and understanding that ha characterised their contribution in the absence of sufficient government or local authority prov~sion, will neither be forgotten nor lost to the community. Voluntary serVIce prompted by the heart and sustained by understanding has been the keynote of the Priory's contribution through the prai eworthy efforts of our St. John Association membership. At all times I am conscious of the loyal and devoted intere t and ervice of Confreres and Members of our st. John Association . May I endeavour to thank: them for another year of satisfactory activitie and progre . THE FESTIVAL OF ST. JOH

The Festival of St. John, held in Edinburgh on 30th June, 1966, will long be remembered as a particularly happy occasion a , not only \\ a Her Majesty The Queen in residence at Holyrood Palace, but the weather was perfect, and many Members attended the Garden Party held on the previous day. Members of Priory-Chapter, Clergy and Herald proce ed from C~nongate Manse to the ancient and historic, Canongate Kirkthe Pansh Church of Holyroodhou e and Edinburgh Castle. The Very R~v. N~vile Davidson, assisted by th~ Rev. L. L. L. Cameron, Dr. A. M. GillespIe and the Rev. R. G. Lawne, conducted the Commemoration Service, at the conclusion of which Holy Communion wa celebrated. The L?rd Provost and Magistrates of the City of Edinburgh, were once agam, hosts to Members of Priory-Chapter at a most enjoyable luncheon. The Prior, replying to the Lord Provost's address of welcome said h.ow pleased he was that the Lord Provost, in spite of the many cormmtments and demands on his time, had found it possible to be present on this occasion. At.the General Assembly and. Investiture, Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey of Dlnnet, K.C.M.G., K.St.J., mvested the Postulants with the Insignia of their various Grades. A Reception, sponsored by the Edinburgh Committee, was held in the Freemason's Hall, at which Senior Magistrates and Members of the Edinburgh Police Team. w~o won The Grand Prior's Trophy of the st. John Ambulance ASSOCIatIOn, were guests of The Priory. The function was most successful, and a fitting conclusion to the 1966 Festival.

PRIORIES AND COMMAND ERIES

THE GLASGOW COMMITTEE OF THE PRIORY

The Committee, whose primary responsi~ility is t?e St..John Res~deI?- tial Home at Langside, continues to fulfil Its functlOn WIth enthusIastIc success. Trouble was experienced with the heating installation and, by installating a new pump, the results have been. excellent. Our t~anks are due to Mr. A. McVean, who gave this matter hIS personal attentlOn. Liaison between the Priory and the Committee is maintained by the regular attendance at meetings of ~rs. Robertso~ (the Honorary Secretary) whose interest and guidance IS fully apprecIated. Membership of the Committee is little changed but, with the loss of the wise advice of Mr. Weston who has returned to England, we are extremely fortunate in the co-option of Lord Rowallan, whose vast administrative experience is invaluable. Financially, the Committee manages to meet the rising costs of. running the Home and maintain a high standard of comfort. Such a satIsfactory state wout'd not be possible without the enthusiasm of a good Committee and the support of the St. John Association, who~e Ladies' Committee is untiring in their attentions to the welfare of the reSIdents. THE EDI BURGH A D SOUTH-EAST COMMITTEE OF THE PRIORY

Through a difficult year beset with new problems of higher rates, and selective employment tax, to mention only a few, we have managed to maintain the hitherto high standard expected in our Homes. We have now had a full year of the increased charges of £5 per week for the short term resident and £5 lOs. per week for the semi-permanent resident. The financial results for the year prove the justification for this step. Notwithstanding these increases, the charitable demand on the Association has not been eased. Great praise goes to our Treasurer, Mr. Shaw, for keeping administrative charges at such a low figure. It is still felt that many organisations within the City could make greater use of our Homes. For instance, the Benevolence of Churches could perhaps, be better directed to giving those members in poor circumstances, a holiday in our Homes rather than giving them assistance in kind. It should be remembered that many of these people lead a lonely life, and one of the greatest pleasures for them is to have companionship, even for a short period. We can be justly proud of our Homes. The standard of bedrooms is good, heating and food, are of a high order. The excellence of our Wardens and their wives give a happy family atmosphere. At Lennox Row, Mrs. Boyd Anderson demitted office as Chairman after many years of devoted service to the Order. It was during her term of office that all the extensive alterations to the Homes were so successfully carried out. A new Committee, was formed under the Chairmanship of Mr. F. C. B. Black. The HospIce at Carberry continues to function well with the Committee under the Chairmanship of Major J. Watt, rendering invaluable service to the Home.

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Long overdue alterations and improved Central Heating at the Hospice have been completed. All our efforts would be of little avail, if it were not for the continued excellence of work of the St. John Association under the Chairmanship of Brigadier Buchanan-Dunlop. The Committee are most grateful to all the generous donors who contribute directly to the Edinburgh Committee. THE ABERDEE

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The Aberdeen Committee are pleased to report that the Nursing Home is now on a sound financial basis and that the accumulated deficit of £4,000 has been cleared. During the year the X-Ray Department was re-equipped with a modern filing system and early in 1967 a tomograph machine will be in u e. The Committee are much indebted to the Warden, Dr. George Swapp, the Radiologist, Dr. David Levack, the Matron, Miss Mackie and the Staff. The past year has seen an expansion of the Committee's intere ts. They are sponsoring a Tele-trolley service in the private wing at the Royal Infirmary, Fore terhill. It is hoped that further charitable work will be undertaken in the future, and that through this, younger member of the community will take an interest in the Order. At the c?mmencement of the triennial period on st. 10hn' Day, 1966 the CommIttee was pleased to welcome Colonel G. W. Bruce as Chairman in succession to Lord Haddo, who has become President. Lord Hadd~ served for a number of years as Chairman and it is gratifying to Member that his support and advice will continue to be available. THE ST. JOHN HOSPICE, SKERRYBRAE

The year, 1966, will long be remembered as the year of near tragedy for Skerrybrae. It commenced with the complete flooding of the premises through the cistern collapse, during a period when the house wa unoccupie? The damage was very extensive and although renovation was covered by Insurance, the work of rehabilitation took several months. The Hospice was re-established in time for the summer and the new Warden and his wife have given yeoman service. Their task ha not been eased by still further restrictions of the rail service which affects the a~tenda~ce at Confere?-ce week-ends for young people. Despite the many dIfficultIes, I am convmced that Skerry brae has a worthy part to play in the act~vities of the Priory of Scotland and can meet a need, not yet fully ascertamed nor even contacted, in the North East of Scotland. GLASGOW ST. JOHN FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-PARK HOME

The ~t. John Foup?ation Hospital can record another satisfactory year of serVIce to the CItIzens of Glasgow. During the year, the daily bed average w~s 11.6; the births in the Maternity section totalled 115, and the operatIOns, many of a prolonged and serious nature numbered 361. It must give satisfaction to all Confreres and those associated with the Prio~y of Scotland that our Foundation Hospital is well regarded and prOVIdes so acceptable a service.

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Throughout the year, the normal work of maintenance has been .carr~ed out. The upkeep of this substantial fabric,. t.h~ need to h~ve regular ~ntenor decorating and the most up-to-date faCIlItIes for patIents, constltutes a heavy but ~ecessary annual financial burden. The Committee would desire to acknowledge the work of t~e I:adies' Linen Guild. Their work in regulating the supply, and contnbutIOn of linen crockery and household utensils, cannot be too highly praised and their' regular donations indicate an interest which has l1: ever flagged throughout the years. In addition the Guild's annual donatIOn was used to buy and install two trolley telephones. In common with other Hospital and Nursing Homes, the overhead costs of Staff and maintenance constantly rise. Notwithstanding this financial burden, however, it was possible to maintain and subsidise an average of ten beds for needy patients. THE LINE

GUILD

It is with deep regret that the death of Lord Fraser of Allander is re-

corded. Thanks to Lord Fraser's generosity, our very successful Whist and Bridge Parties have for many years, bee.n held in Pettigrew &. Stephens, and lately in the House of Fra er. The GUIld has lost a good fnend. My thanks to the Rt. Hon. The Lord Provost for the beautiful Christmas Tree, and to all those who gave presents to the patients and staff. My personal thanks also, to the President, Patrons, Members of the Guild, Secretary to the Prior and Senior Sister for their much appreciated support. MEDICAL COMFORTS DEPOT DEPARTME T

The demand for ick-room requisites, now supplied under the National Health Act, has been steadily decreasing for some considerable time, and it is with regret that the closure of another Depot is reported. Priory records grateful thanks to those who have so generously given their tirr.e and energies in maintaining and operating these Depots over the years. THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIA nON OF SCOTLAND

(Glasgow Branch) It is with pleasure that I report on the year 1966 which, despite some

difficulties in the early part of the year, has ended with an assurance of happier conditions for the future. This is largely due to the enthusiasm of the Committee and particularly the Ladies' Committee under the direction of Miss MacFarlane, Hon. Secretary, whose personal attention to the management of the St. John Home has been of infinite value, when despite rising costs the high standard is being maintained. With a view to keeping this object before all Member of the Glasgow Branch, a Dinner was held in the Trades House, on November 9th., when Sir Andrew Murray gave an excellent address on the history of the Order and the work being carried out by the Glasgow Branch. There was a surplus of £50, the result of many generous gifts towards the co t of the function, the success of which was undoubtedly due to the work of the

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ub-Committee under the assiduous convenership of Mr. James A. Brown. To all Office Bearers and Members of Committees, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the work which they are doing so willingly and efficiently. I regret that it is not possible to name the various charitable Trusts and many individual benefactors in the Report, but I assure the generous donors that their gift are most gratefully appreciated. THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIA TIO

OF SCOTLAND

(Aberdeen Branch) It is with great pleasure I have to report on another most successful year of work by the Aberdeen Branch of the Association. We exceeded our target and raised £1,190 during the year ended 30th. November, 1966. I am mo t grateful to the many friends for their hard work, and loyal support throughout the years. I am particularly gratified to report that we have subsidised fees in the St. John Nursing Horne by £898, which is most satisfactory. We continue to receive splendid support from our Ballater Branch, which has again received £50 from the Sir Alexander McRobert Memorial Trust, during the year, for the Wool fund. In conclusion I would like to thank all the Members of my Committee for their hard work and co-operation which make my job a very pleasant one. THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIATlO

OF SCOTLAND

(Edinburgh Branch) The Festival of st. ] ohn was held in Edinburgh on 30th . June, 1966, and Members of the Association who accepted the invitation to meet The Prior and his Executive Officer, enjoyed an evening reception in the Freemason's Hall, George Street, Edinburgh. The Annual Flag Day organised by Mr. Stuart Falconer, brought in the very satisfactory sum of £694 and we are very grateful to him and the loyal band of helpers who made this possible. The Sale of Work and Coffee Party, raised the record figure of £920. A great deal of preliminary hard work went into this effort, and our thanks are due to the stall holders and all those who helped so enthusiastically, as well as to the Convener, who deserves our warmest thanks and congratulations. Individual efforts were on a smaller scale this year, but a Flag Day in Musselburgb, convened by Mr. T. H. Coutts, raised £86, thanks to the efforts of Miss S. M. Grant, who organised a number of scholars as collectors. Once again we acknowledge with thanks the work of the Office Bearers and Members of the Committee and we note with pleasure that, as a result of the assistance coming from some of the newer Members, we have been able to remit to the Edinburgh Committee, a total amount of £1,459. ANDREW MURRAY, Chancellor.

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ANNUAL PRIORY FESTIVAL

The presence of the Prior of Scotland (Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey. of Dunnett, K.C.M.G., D.L., J.P.) and the Chief Superintendent of Nursmg Divisions in Southern Ireland (Miss Letitia Overend, Ll.D.) ma~e the St. John's Day Ceremonies in Cardiff on the 23rd June a very CeltIC and memorable occasion. . . The Prior presided at the annual meetlllg ~f the Chapter held .m the Council Chamber of the City Hall, from whIch a robed processIOn .of civil dignitaries and t~e Chap~er walked to the Church of St. John BaptI~t for the CommemoratIOn SerVIce. The sermon was preached by the O~CI ating Chaplain, the Reve.rend Canon W. E. C. Thomas, and the blessmg was given by the Lord BIshop of Llandaff. After being entertained to luncheon by the Lord Mayor (Alderma.n H. E. Edmonds, M.B.E., J.P.) at Cardiff Castle, the Chapter took theIr seats on the platform in the Assembly room where members of the Order from all parts of the Principality were assembled for t~e General Assembly at which an Investiture was conducted by the Pnor. Lord Aberdare acknowledged with gratitude the ~elp and encouragement of succ~s sive Lord Mayors and after accordmg a warm welcome. to the two dIStinguished gue ts of honour on their first visit t? the P.nory he. referred with regret to the retirement of Mr.. Harry Gethm L~WIS a~ ChIef Commissioner. For eight years Mr. LeWIS had led the Bn~ade m W.ales and set a fine example of selfless devotion to dut~ for whIch the Pnory and Brigade in Wales owe him a great debt of gratItude. Lord Aberdare knew all members would give every support to Colonel Jo~n Traher~e.who was combining the posts of Principal Secretar.y and. ChIef C~mmissIOn~r for Wales. Despite declining numbers, the Pnor saId, the ~ngade co~tmued to give wonderful service. Members recently promoted lll.o.r adrmtted to the Order on the Roll of the Priory were invested and reCIpIents of Votes of Than~s received them at the hands of the Lord Mayor.

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Present activities and past glories of the Order were blended i~ the Festival organised by the Priory for Wales in the small Cathedral CIty of St. Davids, Pembrokeshire on Sunday, 8th May. For the first time the Priory Standard flew from the tower of the Cathedral and St. John members from Pembrokeshire and neighbouring counties ~ttended the first ceremonial occasion held in the county which contained completely the only mediaeval Commandery of the Order in Wales at Slebech. The Festival opened with an Investiture conducted by the Prior, tbe Lord Aberdare, K.St.J., D.L., in the St. David's County School Hall, where the representative assembly included the Lords Lieutenant of five counties. The proceedings opened with Prayers offered by the Lord Bishop. In his address Lord Aberdare referred to the important place the Slebech Commandery had played in the social and religious life in the locality

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until the properties of the Order were taken over by the Crown in 1540 and he re~ounted the progress made in Wales following the revival of th~ G~and PrIory of ~he Order in 1831 which had led to the creation of the Pnory f?r Wales m 1918. It was customary to hold an annual Festival in ~ardiff m June, but ceremonial fu?ction~ were now being arranged al 0 m North Wales and. West Wales wIth a VIew to emphasising the national character of the Pnory. The parade of Brigade members from all the West Wales counties presented a memorable pic~ure as they proceeded down the slope leading to the Cath~dral. On.a ~als erected JU t outside the Cathedral precincts were the ChIef ~ommlsswner for Wales CH. G. Lewis, Esq.) accompanied by the. Lord LIeutenant and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Coun~Il who to~k the ~~lute. After the parade had entered and the congre&atIOn were ~n pOSlt1~m the Prior' procession moved through the cholf arch to thelfylace .ill the nave during the singing of the proce ional hymn. In the ServIce which followed the first lesson was read by the Prior and the. second by the Dean. An in piring sermon was preached by the Lord BIshop ~o what was ~he fi~st c.ongregation of St. John members to have the pnvilege of heanng hIm m his Cathedral, though as a SubPrelate of the Order ~e had p.reached on more than one occa ion at the Annual Commemoratwn ServIces of the Priory. ST. JOHN AMBULA CE ASSOCIA TlON

Under the new triennial period which started in June Alderman Llewellyn Hey~oc.k, C;.B.E., C.~t.J., D.L., LL.D. became Assistant Director of ~SSOCIatW? III suc~essIO~ to B. Morris, Esq., resigned, and his long servIce. and WI?e expenence m local government affairs will be of particular asslsta~ce m t~e development of Association activities. In. the ~st.ructl?nal field, a ch~nge i.s due to be recorded in re pect ~f Flfst Aid m ~mes: From the mceptwn of the Priory a clo e connectwn. has been mam~amed between the Priory and the various interested partIes before and smc~ the nat.ionalisation of the mines in the promotion of the study and 'practIce of .FIrst Aid .in what was the basic industry of South Wales. Mmeworkers m possesswn of valid First Aid certificates were. encouraged to qualify in alternate years for the First Aid in Mines Certific':lte and Labels, t~e textbook for this course having been drafted and revIsed at nec~ss~ry mt~rvals. by the Priory on behalf of the St. John Ambulanc~ ~SSOCIatIOn. DIscusswns between the National Coal Board and ASSOCIatIO~ Headquarters have resulted in the production of a new SuppleI?ent which .repla~~s the First Aid in Mines Textbook. This will be bound mto a specI~1 edItIOn of the First Aid Manual and will have the advantage of .enabhng th~ N. ~.B: to provide its employees throughout the country WIth all the Flfst AId mstruction they require in one volume and ~hose who ~re exa~ned on the Supplement as well as First Aid ca~ qualify for a J omt certificate. From Mines I P':lss ?n to quarries; and here it is rewarding to the effort made to prOVIde mstructIOn for quarry workers in North Wales to read the followmg reference to progress in the Report of H M I t fo th N th W D· . . . . nspec or r e. or estern IVIswn :-"Following an offer of assistance by the CardIff Headquarters of the st. John Ambulance Association a number of Quarry Owners and! oint ~rganfsations of employers and workmen were asked to encourage Flfst Aid traming in Industry. By the end of the

year men from several quarries from the Wrexham area ~nd one. in Anglesey were attending classes an? t~e arrangements .made m p~evIOus years with some of the larger quarnes m Caernarvonshire were bemg repeated. The Divisional Inspector hoped that there would be a revival of interest in First Aid especially in some of the ~maller quarries in the remoter areas where there are at present no qualified men." And in the Report of H.M. Inspector for the South Wester~ Division it is stated that the st~ndard of First Aid arrangements was satIsfactory but the shortage of tramed men continued, particularly in the more remote quarries. For many years the shortage of members of the medical profession to give the First Aid lectures has presented an acute problem. To help solve these difficulties the Association has approved the principle of making use of specially qualified lay instructors in particular situations, and regulations to this end are now being formulated. The demand for lecturers will inevitably increase with the ever expanding statutory first aid requirements in industry and other spheres. Nevertheless every necessary precaution must be taken to safeguard the high standard of the Association certificates and the Principal Medical Officer and Deputy with the Chief Surgeon for Wales and hi Deputy have this matter under close ob ervation. A selection of seven poster have been translated into the Welsh language and made available to those endeavouring to promote the study of First Aid in Welsh speaking areas. Another contribution to publicity resource i the addition of "It's a Dangerous World" to the small but growing collection of Priory owned films. Requests for talks to various groups continue to make demands on the services of Association and Brigade per onnel and while these efforts may have some long term effect they are not reflected in statistical returns. While there is an increase of seven on last year's total of Association classes there i a decrease of 674 in the total number of students and 874 in the total number of awards gained. Decreases of over 100 on last year's totals of students oc~urred in Swansea, South Carmarthenshire, East Denbighshire, Gwent, Aberdare, Flintshire and Gower whilst increases of over 100 took place in Aberavon, Cardiff, Breconshire and Trevethin. Measures to strengthen local interest with the intention of reversing downward trends are under discussion with st. John Councils and County Commissioners. The comparative success at Cardiff where classes, numbers of students and awards are increasing and where sub tantial numbers are attracted to the Brigade from Association classes is most encouraging. It is not without significance that the St. John Council for Cardiff has an enthusiastic County Organiser and Association Sub-Committee co-operating closely with the Brigade. THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

T~s has b.een a ye~r of great activity stimulated by increased publicity

assocIated WIth functwns organised for the purpose of the Special Brigade Appeal for £100,000. While the teaching work of the Association can proceed in comparative obscurity, the u~~onned ~rigade must be seen as the spearhead of our movement and It IS most Important that the image presented is one of purposeful efficiency and vigour. In common with the experience of other voluntary organisations, the

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intake of young recruits does not keep pace with the fall-out of the older members, many of whom have given a life-time of devoted service in the cadet and adult divisions. Nevertheless, I am convinced that with its background of tradition and service the Brigade can yet evoke an unpa~a~lelled response from modern youth, provided it offer a challenging trammg throug.h up-to-d.ate ~et~ods in acquiring skills enabling them to playa more Vlt~~ part m relIe.vmg suffering and distress arising in the hazardous. c.ondltlOn of our tIme. While one must not be complacent abo~lt declIm~g numbers, numerical strength is not the first consideration, for If the calIbre of the membership is good, expansion will follow as a natural corollary. SERVICES

A D

DUTIES

.The work of. t.he Brigade is .entirely voluntary; no State aid being receIV~d. In addltI(:)il ~o. attendmg regular lectures and practices in the evemngs a~d mamtammg efficiency by annual requalification, Brigade members gIVe a great proportion of their free time to public dutie whenever called upon; and despite the smaller member hip no calls went unanswered. It is an inspiring thought that close links bind the member of the Brigade in the United Kingdom with those in forty-two overseas countrie and und<?ubtedly the Brigade is giving one of the finest example of volun~ tary serVIce to the community in thi and other territorie . Each year the demand for Firs~ Aid and Nursing as i tance grows a well as the. ~eed for th~ co-operatlOn of the voluntary organi ation with the authonties responSIble for the statutory health and welfare service. It .has been proved ~ several counties that good liai on between the ~ngade and the hospItal management committees and county council IS th~ key to successful development in this great potential field for ervice. . It IS ~orth'y of emphasis that a specially valuable service in the national mterest IS bemg rendered through the encouragement afforded to so many of the keenest cade~s and you~g adults who leave the Brigade year by year to take up careers III the medIcal and nursing professions. ABERFAN

An appalling mass casualty incident not reflected in the above stati tic is the Aberfan disaster which occurred on the 21st October when thousands of tons of coal waste slipped down a mountainside ~nd engulfed a junior school and nearby houses killing 116 children and 28 adults. The whole world was stunned by the news of the "black death" which submerge~ the children of Aberfan; and while the first rescuers on the horror stncken scene were Brigade members from the local colliery they were followed immediately by divisions from the nearby valleys. Offers of help wer~ flashed to Priory Headquarters from the Chancery of the Order from Bngade J:Ieadquarte~s and from divisions all over England, som~ actual~y travelling long dIstances in the hope of being able to assist. Ma~n~ficent work was done by the Brigade and various other bodies who partICIpated. There was no lack of helper~ and t~e only lesson for the future arising on the Aberfan trag~d;: was Issued III the form of a signal instruction addressed to CommISSIOners by the Chief Commissioner for Wales

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seeking their co-operation in conforming wit.h a procedure ~or immediate application in the event of a casualty alert whIch would prOVide a means of identifying personnel as St. John members. TRAINl G COURSES AND CAMPI G

The OrmesclifTe Hotel, Llandudno was the new venueJor the autumn North Wales Training Course. The theme for study w~s Towards better Instruction" and the Course was planned by Mr. DaVId E. Fraser, M.A. (Wales) the Principal Lecturer in Education at the Normal College, Bangor: Two other lecturers from the College participated, Mr. Tudor Powell Jones, M.A. (Lond) and J. Ronald Thomas, B.S~. (\:Val~s). They spared no trouble in making th.e sessi~:ms brimful of fascmatmg mf?rmation exemplified by oral and VIsual aIds of the latest type. Both thIS and the South Wale Courses were enriched by having as chairman, Mr. H. S. Taylor-Young, K.St.J., B.A., F.R.C.S.,. former S~rgeo~-in-Chief; and by a most excellent display of modern VIsual teac~mg aIds arranged by County Staff Officer (Cadets) Miss D. Jone of CardIff. The South Wales Course at Barry was held under the shadow of Aberfan, the tragedy occurring the day before the Cou~se started and naturally preventing many Brigade memb.er from atten~I~g. For ob'liou reasons an Exerc]se at the Ely Clvil Defence Headquarters arranged for the Saturday evening had to be called off, but instead the whole Cour e went to Porthcawl to see and hear about the excellent st. John Cadet Divi ion there. The theme for thi weekend wa the same as that for North Wales, but the In truction was mainly undertaken by Mrs. M. E. G. Black, M.A., Senior Lecturer in Education at the College of Education, Cyncoed. Those who were fortunate enough to be at both Courses were struck by the different way of handling the same subject. Mrs. Blac.k s~owe? w~at could be done by an Instructor with little money, but wlth ImagIllatlOn and ingenuity; and he kept her audience fascinated by all sorts of .simple visual aids and home-made flannelgraph which gave a "face lift" to conventicmal First Aid teaching. We were indeed fortunate to have a lecturer of such charm and wit to enthu e all her listeners. Once again the Glamorgan Cadet N.C.O. weekend Course at Bar? must receive mention, for thi wa bigger and better than ever. ThIS Course has now become an in titution and is eagerly looked forward to by Divisional Superintendents from many parts of South Wales as a way and means of training their N.C.O.'s in their responsibilities, and undoubtedly they return with improved skills and greater knowledge. Montgomeryshire and Cardiganshire combined for a joint Cadet N.C.O. Training Day which was held at Llanidloes. This was organised by Assistant Commissioner C. V. Davies. There wa an Exhibition of Blood Transfusion and an Oxygen Tent with life-sized models in beds provided by the Matron of the Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital, Miss P. Carruthers, S.R.N., S.C.N. , R.F.N. Lady Traherne, Chief Superintendent for Wales, welcomed County/ Area Superintendents (N) at a day's conference held at Priory House. The time was divided into three planned discussion periods led in turn by the Deputy Chief Superintendent, Mr . W. R. Crawshay, and Assistant Chief Superintendents, Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. A. Pennant. All felt that it had been a day well spent.

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CAMPS

hi h standard of efficiency on the part of their Fu:st Aid personnel. This e~r the Brigade Secretary was requested to orgamse the contests for t.he Wales Gas Board, the National Dock Labour ~o~rd, Monmouthshlre County Council, Cardiff Youth Eisteddfod, the Dlstille,rs Company Ltd., the Boy Scouts' Association, and the Young Farmers Clubs. WhiCh are held as part of the programme of the Ro:y~l Welsh Show. ASSIstance was given also in the All-Wales Police competitlOn, the Glamorgan ~onstabu I and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales and the BrIgade Secr~~~ry continues to be committed to assisting the promoters of contests at the Royal National Eisteddfo~ of Wales and the Royal Welsh Show in the capacity of Honorary A~~IS Or. . .. In respect of Brigade CompetItions It has been a tremendously excltmg year. The Welsh Brigade Final Competitions were held in Cardiff on the 21st May, when the following teams were successful: -

The Whitsuntide Training Camp wa held at Overton, Gower, and was one of the best ever. The weather wa superb, and apart from this, the Camp had four special points for its enrichment:- (i) We were joined by fellow campers from London District and Gloucestershire (ii) Mrs. 1. Llewel~yn organised a special course for Quartermasters which was greatly apprecIated by tho e who were able to concentrate on thi vital subject throughout the weekend (iii) a glorious expedition to Mew lade Bay, led by Mrs. Clark of Norton, a member of the Gower Society who knew the coastline like the back of her hand , and la t but by no means least a resident Chaplain, the Rev. D. Williams, added much by hi own congenial personality as well as by the helpful service he took on the site. Priory Camp at Porthcall'/, a new experiment was tried out with good results. Three separate Camps were held in one enormous field. One consisted mainly of campers from Carmarthen hire and Montgomeryshire, with some Barry and Rhondda Cadet as well' the econd was mainly Caerphil~y and Breconshire; and the third was mostly Newport, though here agam, one saw faces from all over the place including Cheltenham! This illustrates one of the great aspects of our Brigade Camping- friendships are formed and renewed year after year a officer and cadet meet and help one another in their Camp projects. Thanks must be recorded to the Officers and Cadets of the Porthcawl Ambulance Cadet Divi ion who assisted with the pitching and striking, and were con stantly turning up to see if they could do anything to help. The Commandants of these respective Camp, County Staff Officer (Cadets) I. Gwyn, Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. G. F. Bruton and Divisional Superintendent B. Blackman have all been awarded Camping Warrant Part II as a result of their plendid efforts which gave over 150 Cadets a happy and healthy holiday. Cae,:n.arvonshire Ca~ets-always enterprising in their Camping- thi year ViSited Bracknellm Hertfordshire, where they had a wonderful time, and were ably supported by local members of the Brigade. BEACH RES CUE TRAI I G

In order to provide an opportunity for teams of young men and women to .man the beaches of Wales as efficient Lifeguard Unit, members of the Bngade volunteered to undergo training. In the autumn they attended twenty-seven weekend courses at the Atlantic College under the direction of Commander C. Thomson, Director of the Extra-Mural Department. They have been encouraged to keep up their swimming practice during the winter, and it is hoped to have at least one St. John Team on a beach in South Wales in the summer of 1967. There is no need to stress the urgency of the work when it is known that forty-seven people were drowned off the Welsh coasts last summer, and with the increasing crowds at our seaside resorts, constant vigil becomes a growing urgency. It is also a great challenge to young members of the Brigade over 15 years to offer themselves for this exciting and worthwhile service to the community. BRIGADE AND OPEN COMPETITIONS

. An increasing number of industrial and other undertakings are arrangmg annual competitions to help in maintajning continuity of interest and a

Llandinam Shield:. . . , Arthur Griffiths Memorial Cup : . Twiston Davies Cup : . Lady (Herbert) Lewis Cup : . .

. . . .

Cardiff City Ambulance Division . Bargoed ursing Division. . . . Griffithstown Af!1bulance Ca~~t.Dlvlslon . Gl ynneath Nursmg Cadet DIVISion.

The highlight of the year in these Brigade Competiti~)lls was a treme';1dous performance on the part of the Glynneath . Nursmg Cadet te~m m London. To represent the Princip~lity of W.ales In the finals for B~Igade throughout the United Kingdom 1 an achievement of ~re~t ment, but Glynneath girl literally "swept the board" in London, wl?nIng the. competition by a.n incredible n:argin of 34 marks: ~ot only did they wm. the Champions hlp Cup but gamed al 0 the .trophie~ ~n the Team Test sectIOn, the Individual section , the Home NurSIng IndiViduals and t~e Best Be~ making section. The only trophy they failed to get in the entire Competi. . tion was the Uniform Cup. Five competition were staged at the Royal NatIOnal Elsteddfod of Wales held at Aberavon this year. Through the good offices of M~. E. V!. Meurig Williams C.St.]., M .Ch., M.B. , B.Sc. , some poster~ deslgned m the Welsh language were printed adding inter~ t to ~he PrIory stand at this WeI h speaking annu al gathering. The WInners In the five contests were :Llanhilleth Colliery Llanh illeth Colliery Cefn Cribbwr Gl ynneath Tredegar

Lady L ewis CliP (Men) Trevethin Shield (Men ) lsca Shield (Boys) . Gwen! Shield (Girls) . Lady Bute CliP (Women)

CASUALTY

SIMULATIO

A headquarter Casualty Simulation St':ld~ Group has been formed by the Brigade Secretary with Deputy Comml sIOn~r W. H. Newbury (Rhondda) as leader and Divisional Superin~endent Mls 1?an Brown (Newport, Mon.) and Divisional Officer R. W. GIllam (Pontypndd) as deputy leaders. The group is about forty strong comprising mem?ers from Glamorg~n and Monmouthshire and trained under the ausplces of the Casualties Union. A good nucleus of the group are members of the Casualties Union having qualified under a stringent examination conducted. by three medical referees :- Mr. E. W. Meurig Williams, the Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. L. Trevor Lewis, a Medical Officer at the \Velsh Ho pital Board and

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Brigade Headquarter Staff Officer, and Dr. W. B. Davies County Surgeon, Rhondda. The group have rendered ervice at numerou Fir t Aid competition and exercises and it is hoped to form imilar groups in other place.

There is an increase of 1] 6 in the tota.l numb~~ o~ 3,482 (2,?61 women and 921 men) registered as St. John nursmg.auxlhanes. Ther~ IS room for increased recruitment within the adult Bngade membershIp as a pr<:>tion of the 3 482 Reserve members recruited from the general publ~c h~~e not becom~ members of the Brigade, being keen to devote all theIr free time to service in hospital. .. .. , For reasons of national economy the compet.ItlOns for the ~Iruster s Cup were ruled out this year at all level, but ~t has .been d~clded th~t while the Mini ter's Cup contest in Lond.on will ag.a~n be wlth-he~d m 1967 Hospital Boards will be free to orga11lse competItlOns on a ReglOnal basis'. Many teams are now in training ~or the contests arranged by the Welsh Hospital Board which as usual wlll be based on the treatment of mass casualties in a ho pital ward. ., , .. The Brigade i making a valuable ~ontnbutlOn to the count~y s ~IV~ Defence ervice in recruiting [or thIS Reserve; at the ~a-r:-1e time ~t IS deriving benefit from such participation. As one Co~mIs. l?l!er wntes: "We really owe the ucce sful functioning of our nursmg dlVlSlOns to the background upport provided by the N.H.S.R ."

BRIGADE AWARDS

The comparatively large number of 355 members who qualified for Service Medals and Bars, are recorded below, with the figures for the total issues beneath. Medals 1966 Awards Total .

for Bars for ub equent period of five year' ervice: 15 years 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th . 104 81 83 41 28 17 1 . 3,332 1,829 986 558 2] 2 104 JI 5

CADET AWARDS included 33 Grand Prior Badge gained by: one Ambulance member from Trethoma Ambulance Divi ion; two Nur ing Member from Barry Hill and Wrexham Nur ing Divi ion ; one Ambulance Cadet from Cefn Hengoed Ambulance Cadet Divi ion and 29 Nursing Cadets from Abertridwr, Barry Hill Caer ws and Di trict, Cefn Hengoed, Co1cot, Aberty swg, Duffryn Aman, Newport, Newtown, Penallta and Trethomas Nursing Cadet Di\i ion. SPECIAL SERVICE SHIELDS were awarded to 22 mbulance and 25 Nursing Cadets. CAMPING WARRANTS included three Part f, four Part 11 and one Quartermastering Certificate. EIGHT DUKE OF EDINBURGH award 'v\ere won by: Bargoed Ambulance and Cadet Divi ions-5 Silver and l Bronze; John Summer and Deeside Ambulance Cadet Division- l Silver; and Barry Hill N LIT ing Cadet Division-1 Bronze. BRIGADE REVIEWS

The former Chief Commissioner for Wales (H. G. Lewi , E q.) conducted his last inspection before retiring on St. John' Day at St. Da id' Pembrokeshire, where representive detachments of all the South Wale counties were on parade. The Deputy Chief Commissioner for Wales reviewed the Brigade in Montgomeryshire, the Assistant Chief Commissioner for Wale took the Aberdare County and the Chief Commi ioner reviewed the Newport county. ATIO AL HOSPlTAL SERVICE RESERVE

The constitution of the N.H.S.R. provides for the wearing of Brigade uniform on the part of nursing auxiliaries enrolled and trained under St. John auspices. This year a standard uniform has been introduced which can be worn by nursing auxiliaries sponsored by the Brigade as well as those recruited by the British Red Cross Society, full details having been notified as an amendment to the official N.H.S.R. Handbook. A point of practical importance for divisional superintendents to bear in mind however is that application can still be made for the free per onal issue of Brigade uniform on behalf of st. John spon ored auxiliaries as an alternative to the standard dress.

MEDICAL COMFORTS DEPOTS

The year) 966 aw a change in the pattern of this branch of ser~ice as .it marked the closure of the fir t Medical Comforts Depo~ establIshed m Wales. Jt wa in 1920 that the opening of the Depot at Pnory Headquarters pioneered a cherne which was to expan.d into e~ery ~OU?ty of Wales. The Priory Hou e Depot, with sub-depots m outlym~ dIstncts wa,s so~n fulfilling a great need by pr?~iding ?n loan at nommal charges mvahd comforts and sick room reqUl lte which were b~yond the mea~s of many people to provide [or them elve , and often difficult to obtam at short notice by tho e who could afford to. purchase th~m. By 1948 there were 159 depot operating 1111der the auspices of the Pnory and the total number of article i ued averaged 16,000 a year. .. Under the National Health Service Act such provislOn became t.he responsibility of the public health authoriti~s and one by ?ne the countIes made their own arrangements, ome buymg up the. Pnory stocks and others allowing exi ting depots to run on an agency .basIs.. . , Priory House continued to cater for the CardIff pubh~ receIvmg an annual grant from the Cardiff City Council to c~ver the hire charges on behalf of those whose incomes were below a certam level. The shortage of accommodation at Priory Headquarters and the estimat~d cost of. a proposal to convert an outbuilding to house the depot w~s dlscuss~d WIth the Cardiff City Council authoritie , with the result that It wa deCIded to be in the be t intere t of the public and all concerned for the work to be taken over entirely by the Council from the 31 t March 1966, .. It is well worth recording that up to this date a quarter of a millIon sick people had been aided through the issue of 257,926 articles. . Now there are only 39 St. John Depots functioning in the countIes named below (the number of depots being shown in 'parenthesis).. . Breconshire (9); Cardigans hire (2); Carmarthenshlre (1); Denbighshire East (5); Denbighshire West (2); Flintshire (1); Glamorgan (5); Montgomeryshire (2); Pembrokeshire (5); Merthyr Tydfil (4);. Borough. of Newport (2); Rhondda (1). From these 1,689 article were Issued dunng the year.

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Very few depots are now charging a hire fee, particularly in counties where the local councils have undertaken to replenish or supplement the stocks of equipment, as in Breconshire, Denbighshire, Pembrokeshire and the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil and Newport. In Monmouthshire the Brigade is continuing to staff 33 medical comforts depots maintained by the County Council, which provides the stock and make a monthly allowance toward the rental of premises. All the work involved in the distribution collection and cleansing of the equipment is undertaken voluntarily by Brigade personnel. Such service is an example of co-operation on the part of a voluntary organisation with a public health authority. THE lOI T COMMITTEE In the two World Wars the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society formed a Joint War Organi ation to carry out many ervice required for the relief of suffering caused by war maintaining at the arne time their separate activities. In peace-time the Joint Committee continues to admini ter certain of these functions primarily for the care and welfare of War di abled exservice men and women. St. John and Red Cross members and auxiliarie give voluntary ervice particularly in the work of two Departments of the Joint Committee, which function through joint county committees. The e are the Ex -Services War Disabled Help Department, which provides a istance in variou forms ranging from friendly visits, advice, gift or loan supplie to financial help in a variety of conditions, and the Hospital Library Department which provides a free library service, including book, librarians, equipment and a book repairing service, to Service Ho pitals and di abled ex-service pensioners, and similar facilities for civilian ho pital on payment of a capitation fee per occupied bed per annum. Other Departments of the Joint Committee, on which the Prior is the Representative of the Order of St. John in Wales, include the Ho pital and Medical Services Department and the Service Ho pital Welfare and V.A.D. Department, these being operated direct from London Headquarters. CO CLUSION I refer to my conclusion in the 1965 Annual Report.The Special Appeal for £100,000 has now drawn to its close, showing an overall achievement of £61,450. Confreres will appreciate that this Appeal, which wa launched late in 1965, has had to battle through a period in which the country itself was in dire financial straits, and I hope that everyone will feel that the success is considerable. Our thanks should go out to those in all counties and county areas who have worked so hard. Last year I drew attention to the necessity for recruiting for the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and I am glad to tell you that the reduction of membershlp by an average of 616 members a year since 1958 has now been almost stabilised, the total for the 31st December, 1966, being only 157 down on 1965. I draw your attention now to my last aim, which was to develop Association activities on a more adequate basis and with the assistance of St. John Councils. In this field we suffered a set-back by the indisposition of Miss Lovett and Captain John Pearson, who, I am

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delighted to say, have returned to th~ir normal vigour. Many St. John Councils have been visited by Capta~n Pearson, and he ~as been responsible for prod ucing a read~ble dI.gest on the R~gu.latlOns and. the Duties of st. John Councils and III p~rtIcular the ASSOClatlOn Re~ulatlO~s. Everywhere he had visite~, <:ap~alll Pear.son has b.een receIved wIth courtesy and interest, culmlllatlllg III a meetlllg of officIals o! the ~t. John Councils in North Wales at Llangollen, on the 22nd Apnl, whIch was extremely well attended. I ~m confide~t that we can look forward to the extension of Brigade work m the commg year. . There have been two other developments which I feel are of mter~st to Chapter. Firstly, the satisfactory disposal of. Itton Cour~, ~he gIft of Mr. Robert Rennie, a member of Chapter. By his Deed of G~ft m Octo?er, 1957, he had intended that the Priory shou~d b.e~efit c?nsiderably. flom the gift. Unfortunately, the overhead s of mamtamI~g this property m the latter year exceeded the revenue, but I at? now d~hg~ted to tell y?U th~t we have disposed of the property with hIS goodWIll III a way whIch wIll benefit the Priory to the extent of some £2,800 a year. . Lastly, as Chief Commissioner for Wa.l~s , I have been, .wIth the cooperation of my Commissioners, reorgaOls~ng. th~ boun~anes an~ c~m mand structure within the Brigade in the Pnncipahty. ThIS reo.rga!1IsatlOn was long overd ue and will be . in keepi~g with the reorgaJ?ls~~lOn and boundary changes taking place III the PolIce Forces, the .Terntonal AJ:my and the Local Go ernment Authorities. [ am happy to mform <:on.freres that no senior officer wh o has given a lifetime ~f voluntary serVIce. m ~he Brigade will in any way personallx suffer, and . mdeed the reorgaOlsatlOn in certain ca es will entaIl promotlOn. The ultlIDate re~ult fro.m wa.stage to the Reserve should produce a balanced OrganisatlOn whIch will be kept constantly under review . JOHN TRAHERNE, Principal Secretary Priory for Wales.

REPORT OF THE PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND HIS EXCELLE CY the Prior Brigadier Sir Bernard Fergusson, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., D.S.O., O.B.E., K.St.J., presided over the Annual Assemb~y of the Priory in New Zealand of the Most Venerable Order of St. Joh? III the National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum, Buckle Street, WellIngton, on Friday, 17th June, 1966. Representatives of the Government, Overseas Representatives in New Zealand, Departmental Heads and . leading businessmen and their wives were present. His Excellency the Prior also presided over the Annual Meetmg of Priory Chapter on Friday afternoon, 18th June, in the Chapter Room of Priory Headquarters. . We were delighted during the year to welcome our Lord Pnor, the Lord Wakehurst, on his journey to Australia . CONFERE CES During the year the Conference of Chairmen and Secretaries of Centres was held at Priory Headquarters also a Conference of st. John Ambulance

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Administrators and Operators. The St. John Ambulance Brigade Conference was held on Saturday, 1st October.

We also appreciate the advice and help given by the I?i~ector-.Gene~al of the St. John Ambulance Association and the CommissIOner-m-Chlef of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

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SAMOA A D THE COOK ISLA D

With the granting of self-government to We tern Samoa and the Cook Islands, Priory Headquarters were asked by the Secretary-General, the Commissioner-in-Chief of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and the Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association to as i t the Governments of Western Samoa and the Cook Island in carrying out the work of our Mo t Venerable Order. We immediately forwarded 2,000 Home Nursing textbooks to both Territories, and our Chief Secretary was authorised to visit the Territories when transport arrangement could be made . OPHTHALMIC

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At a meeting of Priory Chapter held on Friday, 17th June Mr. Horace M. Kirk, Chairman of the Auckland Centre Tru t Board handed to Hi Excellency the Prior a cheque for the sum of £1 000 toward the appeal for funds on behalf of our Opthalmic Hospital. The Ho pitaller recorded his sincere appreciation for the magnificent gift which would be a tirnulu to his Appeal on behalf of the Hospital. SURGEO -1 - CHI EF

Priory Chapter places on record appreciation for the ervice rendered to the Order by the Surgeon-in-Chief, Group Captain A. H oward Mar h, who had accepted an appointment a., Director of Medical Service ( ir) in Australia, with Headquarters at Canberra. Group Captain Mar h had given outstanding voluntary service to the Order for a period or twelve years, and his wide experience had been of inestimable va l ue . DEDICATIO

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On Sunday, 19th October, 1966, I repre ented Hi Excellency the Prior at the official opening and dedication ceremony of the Oamaru Headquarters. On Sunday, 31st July, our Vice Chancellor and Director of Association, A. Kirkpatrick, Esq. , K . St. J., repre ented Hi Excellency the Prior and Priory Chapter at the official dedication of the Headquarters building at Waipawa, and our Hospitaller, W. A. McAlii ter, E q., wa presiding Officer at the opening of the Cheviot su b-centre Headq uarters on Saturday, 2nd April. The tremendous work of raising funds, planning, building local Headquarters, providing facilities and equipment for training of men and women and children in life saving procedures is an Association activity which is now reaping rewards wherever we have our own local Headquarters. HEADQUARTERS LONDON

The Secretary-General, C. T. Evans, Esq., C.M.G., and members of his Secretariat provide an excellent service to the Priory in New Zealand . We are kept fully informed on activities of executive officers of Chapter General and, as a result, are kept in close touch with our Headquarters at Clerkenwell, London and through them countries of the Commonwealth .

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The voluntary service given to our Or~er thro':lgh ~he Headquarters of the st. John Ambulance Brigade is a major contnbutIO~ t? the suc~ess .of the Brigade throughout New Zealand. The Chief CommISSIOner, 1?ngadler J. M. Mitchell, the Deputy Chief Commissioner, Group Captam A . H. March, C.B.E., Superintendent-in-Chief (Nursing), Miss B: P. Co?k, Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Dr. D. P. Kennedy, ChIef Nursmg Officer of Training, Miss M. H. Paton. Miss J. Motley, who is. Assistant Matron of st. Helen's Hospital, Wellington, and MISS N. Kmross, recently appointed Deputy Director of Nursing, Depart!llent of Health, have accepted appointments on the. H~adqu~rt~rs B~Igade Staff.. 0r. Trevor Dick has given excellent serVIce m aSslstmg WIth the DommIOn Cadet Competitions and Mr. T. O'Brien, First Aid Officer on the Waterfront, has al 0 been appointed to Headquarters Stai!'. . . . Our Foundation the St. John Ambulance Bngade IS receIvmg the assistance and advice of experienced men and women in our training procedures, which results in a high tandard of training throughout New Zealand. DIRECTOR OF ASSOCIATION TUITION

During the year the St. John Ambulance Association con.ducted 1) 10 courses of instruction in First Aid, Initial and Advanced N ursmg, HygIene, Childcare, Air Attendants, Preliminary First Aid and Preliminary Hon: e Nursing. A total of 7,035 adults and 3,982 children were successful m qualifying for certificates. ROADSIDE FIRST AID POSTS

During the year a further fifty-nine roadside and seaside First Aid Posts were established. There are now 168 posts throughout the country, of which 123 are in the North Island and 45 in the South Island. They were used on 613 occasions and costs for their maintenance amounted to £71 5s. 4d. FIRST AID IN INDUSTRY

The First Aid (Factories) Regulations require that provision should be made in every factory to ensure that workers receive adequate First Aid treatment without delay. The occupier of every factory is required to provide and maintain First Aid facilities, appliances and requisites according to a certain scale. The First Aid appliances and requisites which are to be replenished at least once in every month must be kept in dust-proof boxes or cabinets, clearly labelled "First Aid" on the exterior and maintained readily available during working hours.

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From the 6th Aprp, 1968, every factory employing more than 100 pers<.ms at anyone tIme must provide First Aid rooms and a suitable qua1?ied perso? to administer First Aid. The First Aider appointed must be eIther a reglster.ed. nurse, a holder of a valid certificate of the St. John A~bul~n~e ASSOCiatIOn or the Red Cross Society, or have done First AId trammg approved by a medical officer of Heal tho In 1964 the incidents of sepsis was reduced to 10·7 % however the 0' , total number of sepsis cases was just on 6,300. Betwee.n 1963 and 1964, total reported work accidents increased by 3,660 to Just on 59,000. From su~veys. made, authorities state that if adequate treatment had prevented mfectIOn the total number of accidents caused last period could have been reduced by more than 1,100. In other words instead ~f 59,000 compensable work injuries in 1964 we would have onh had a httle more than 54,000 if sepsis had been prevented.

First Aid Service. This is an increase of 1,814 treatments as compared with the corresponding period last year.

FIRST AID IN THE BU H I DUSTRY Our Field Training Officer, Mr. Arthur Kennedy, reports:COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Fifteen com~lete courses were held during the year and a number of one lecture seSSIOns were also made possible. . Three hundred and eighteen pupils were examined, two hundred and eIghty.one of whom were successful in qualifying for a First Aid certificate. A. high st.a~dard ha been insisted upon at all times, the Medical ProfeSSIOn reahsmg that in bush areas they themselves may be the victim upon .whom those who have received instruction may have to carry out first ald. On .the whole the ~octors conducting the examinations have been exceptIOnally pleased wIth the keenness and adaptability of the pupil . Mr. Tap~ell, Surge~)ll at t~e Rotorua Hospital, expressed personally to me that he ~s very satIs~ed ~Ith the standard of first aid carried out at the scene of.accidents occunng m the areas served by that hospital. This area of course mcludes areas where courses have been conducted under the scheme. In addition to instruction being given to timber workers a number of courses hav~ been .held specifically for farm workers. I feel' that this field can be explOIted still fu~th.er. Wit.h an increase in accidents occuring on the fa~ms of our coyntry, It IS consIdered essential that training be given to thIS branch of mdustry. FIRST AID ON THE WATERFRONT The Waterfron.t Industry Commission's First Aid project shows further development dunng the past twelve months. The First Aid training officer, Mr. T. F. O'Brien, reports as follows:FIRST AID TREATMENTS During the six monthly period January to June 1966, 9,832 first aid treatments were recorded by the Wharf Clinics at the four main centres and by the first aiders operating at the twenty-one ports covered by our

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE SERVICES The total number of ambulances administered by the Order, from Kaitaia in the North, to the Bluff in the South, totals 160 vehicles. During the year, these ambulances travelled 1,735,488 miles, transporting 173,294 cases. There are 116 salaried full-time ambulance driving officers and 607 volunteer ambulance driving officers. CHIEF COMMISSIO ER'S REPORT The greatly increasing demand in the services of the Brigade is a matter which continues to cause considerable concern to District Commissioners and myself. Although the strength of the Brigade continues to increase it is not keeping pace with the greater increase in the number of sports teams, matches played and other functions requiring the services of trained first aiders. We may, on the other hand, be justly proud of the number of hours of duty served and the number of cases treated, and the many other instances of samaritan service rendered by members of the Brigade. TRAI 1 G The visit of Her Excellency, Lady Fergusson, at a Demon tration function in the Wellington District was a great honour to the Brigade and was very much appreciated by its members. It is pleasing to note that more Divisions are planning the years training programme with the assistance of their surgeons and nurses. The institution and extension of Study Days with the co-operation of Hospital Boards is giving most valuable training to those Divisions fortunate enough to be associated with the schemes. The continuation of the series of Public Health Lectures with which a number of our Districts have assisted in the organisation, is greatly appreciated. ROYAL VISIT 1966 The Commissioner of Police, C. L. Spencer, Esq., in a letter to Priory Headquarters dated 7th May, 1966, writes as follows:"I could not help but notice during the recent Royal Visit the great amount of work which your Organisation did to assist everyone concerned in the visit. "I take this opportunity of thanking you and all the members of your Order on behalf of my Department and all others concerned, for the very real assistance which you made so readily available." ALMONER'S SERVICE With the many demands being made on St. John Ambulance Associat~on and Brigade members throughout New Zealand, members still find hme to devote additional voluntary service to many of our senior citizens and the less privileged. Auckland reports that their work for Senior Citizens continues with an ever increasing impetus. The Social Centre is proving to be a haven for

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many old folk. It is used extensively throughout the year. Morning and a.fternoon teas and also a substantial luncheon are served to needy penSIOners each ~ay. Over 36,000 meals were provided during the year. The Dunedm Sub-Centre have an excellent Linen Guild and Hospitallers Club. Member of these organisations provide comforts, afternoon tea c~mc~rts, and undertak~ worthwhile work on behalf of the elderly and sIck m homes and HospItals. The Sub-Centre Hospital Hostesses continue to give outstanding service.

always welcomed news dealing with the work being carried out by both Foundations. . . I would again record appreciation of the support and aSSIstance gIVen me by our Chief Secretary and his staff at Priory Headquarters. HENRY L. PATERSON, Chancellor.

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Linen Guilds working under the Parent Body in Wellington have for many years pr?vided .Lin:n and ~lothing for patients at the Hospital and the value of thIS practical mterest IS very much appreciated by the Matron Nursing staff and patient. ' Our donations through St. John Day Services are ent direct to the Hospitall~r of the Grand ?riory in London and full acknowledgement i recorded III the OphthalmIc Hospital Annual Report. During the year, I made a special appeal to both Foundation in New Zealand to support our Ophthalmic Hospital and our first contribution was a most generous one of £1,000, which was presented by the Chairman of the Auckland Centre Trust Board, Mr. Horace M . Kirk, to Hi Excellency the Prior. Further contributions of £741 19 . 7d . were received and forwarded to our Hospitaller, London. APPRECIA TlO

I again ~e~ord .the sincere thanks of Priory Chapter for the support and recogrutIOn gIven to our Order by Mini ters of the Crown , Heads of q-overnment Departments, members of municipal and sporting organi atIOns. To all members of our Most Venerable Order in New Zealand the businessmen and women, who comprise the Committees of Association C~n.t~es and Sub-Cent~es, men and women of our Ambulance and Nursing DIvIsIOns, boys and gIrlS of Ambulance and Nursing Cadet divisions of the S.t. John Ambulance Brigade, Linen Guilds, Nursing Guild and HospItallers Clubs are giving assistance and hours of voluntary ervice in the community and carrying out in a practical manner one of our most important objects, namely, "PRO FIDE" (for the Faith) and "PRO UTILITATE ~C?MINUM" (~or the service of mankind). I a~ app:eclatIve of ~he aSSIstance given to me by Confrere on Priory Councp, Pnory Chapl~m.' the Very Rev. A. K. Warren, Vice Chancellor and Dl.re~tor of A~Socl~tIOn, Alexander Kirkpatrick, Esq., O.B.E., Chief Commlss~oner~ Br~g~dIer J. M . Mitchell, D.S.O., E.D., Director of Ceremomes, S!f WIlham Stevenson, K.B.E., Hospitaller, W. A. McAlli ter, Esq. , RegIstrar, H. M. James, Esq., Receiver-General, Alexander S. Paterson, Esq., Almoner, Horace M. Kirk Esq. Librarian Sir Edward ~ayers, Principal Medical Officer, Dr. John 'Merc~r, C.B.E., ~nd SurgeonIll-Chief, Group Captain A. Howard Marsh, C.B.E. THE PRESS A D NEW ZEALAND BROADCASTING

Throu~hout

New Zealand the Press and New Zealand Broadcasting CorporatIOn have kept the name of St. John before the public and have

REPORT OF THE PRIORY OF CANADA the Association the annual training programme continues to advance steadily, over 135,000 passing examinations in First Aid or Home Nursing. Of significance and importance i the increasing number of teenage Canadians who are receiving St. John training. In 1966 the number of juniors successful in passing our examinations was 31,734, an increase of some 18 % over the 1965 total. The .Association eXl?ec~ this trend to become very pronounced in 1967 and, m future the maJonty of our young people will receive First Aid or Home Nursing training in school classrooms or in Youth Organizations. On November 17 and 18 the Order's Annual Investiture was held at Government House, Ottawa at which 160 members were invested in two impre sive ceremonie . His Excellency the Prior appointed Mr. Arthur Crawley (the Past-Chancellor) to act for him . Three provincial ceremonies, in Toronto, Fredericton and Halifax, were also graciously held by the Lieutenant Governors of the three provinces. In 1966 a Cadet Inter-Provincial Travel and Exchange programme was instituted with financial support from the Centennial Commission. All provinces, except Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, participate~ a?d seventy-six cadets were exchanged. The cadets selected by ProvrncIal Councils represented a good cross-section of our Cadet Divisions with the seventy-six cadets drawn from 31 cities and municipalities across Canada. Thi 1966 programme proved an unqualified success. Application has been made to the Commission for support for a programme of similar scope in 1967. In 1967 St. John volunteers will be drawn from across Canada to man 9 First Aid stations on the Expo '67 site and in the Federal Pavilion. This undertaking will be the largest ever assumed by St. John in Canada with some 2,700 volunteers providing over 45,000 hours of public duty during the 6 months. The programme presents a real challenge to the St. John Ambulance Brigade and I am confident that all will do their part. While a relatively limited number of Brigade members from provinces other than Quebec will have the opportunity to serve at Expo, we are extremely conscious of the large number of other Provincial Centenary activities with which Provincial Councils will have to cope in 1967. Friday, 1st September, 1967 will be St. John Homage Day at Expo. On this day the attention of an international audience will be focused on st. John. This event is an International St. John Homage Day and participation from all countries in which St. John is active will be most welcome. Personally I feel that St. John by staffing nine first aid posts for the entire duration of Expo '67, providing first aid coverage along the routes of the Centennial Train and the Centennial Caravans and at the Pan IN

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American Games in Winnipeg and producing a film and a History of St. John in Canada is making a singular contribution to Canada's Centennial observance. Added to these commitments will be the Brigade's regular functions in providing fir t aid coverage at hundreds of exhibitions, sports events and public gatherings of all kinds to which Brigade members volunteer some 800,000 hours of their time each year. In this the first year of my Chancellorship I have relied heavily on The Priory Executive and the Headquarters Officer for assistance which has been given to me patiently and freely. To these Officers, to our Provincial Councils, Special Centres and to the medical and nursing professions as well as to members of the press, radio and television broadcasters who have helped greatly in publicizing St. John work I express my sincere thanks.

June 1966 and the Ann ual Priory Service on ,26th June, 1966, in the Cathedral Church of St. David, Hobart, Tasmama. His Excellency the Governor-General, Prior of the Commonwealth of Australia The Right Honourable The Lord Casey, P.C., G.C.M.G. C.H., D:S.O., M.C., K.St.J., an~ He~ Excellency ~ady Casey, The Deputy Prior, Governor of Tasmama, HIS Excellency LIeutenant-General Sir Charles Gairdner, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., and La.dy Gairdner attended the Service. The Chancellor also att~nded tOl?et?er wIth Members of the Priory Executive, Chapter, CounCIl, AssocIatlOn and Brigade. The Lessons were read by His Excellency the Governor-General and His Excellency the Governor. Thanks are due to the Very Reverend E. M. Webber, Dean of Hoba:t, for conducting the Service, and to the Venerable Arch.deacon E. A. Pl~t of Wollongong for leading the prayers at the Investtture held by HIS Excellency the Governor of New South Wales at Government House, Sydney, in April.

IAN MACLAREN, Chancellor.

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THE Priory of the Order of St. John in Australia has completed another successful year. During this period several very notable events took place. It was indeed a great privilege and pleasure to welcome to Australia the Lord Prior, The Lord Wakehurst, and the Lady Wakehurst in January for a tour of St. John Establishments in all States. The Lord Prior also laid the foundation stone of the new St. John Headquarters in the Australian Capital Territory at Canberra. His visit and his wise counsel was much appreciated by all. He was also able to renew many friendships particularly in New South Wales where he had been Governor from 1937 to 1946. During the year an appeal was launched for the Australian Priory and all States provided help. Work commenced in November 1966 on the building of the Headquarters which it is anticipated will be completed by June 1967. The Annual Priory Council and Chapter Meeting as well as the Brigade Nursing Competitions was held in June at Hobart in Tasmania. This was attended by representatives from all States in Australia and was a conspicuous success. During the year arrangements were completed for the forthcoming visit ~o Australia of the Commissioner-in-Chief, Rear-Admiral Royer Dick, 111 February 1967. There has been, I believe, steady progress in St. John and the need for greater effort by all will improve our numbers. However, it is with great pleasure that I extend thanks to all loyal members in Association, Brigade, Linen Guild and many others who have done so much to help during the year.

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The Annual Meeting of the Priory was held in Hobart, Tasmania, in

Balance Sheet, Accumulation Account and Statement of Income and Expenditure Account for the year end~d 31st De~ember, 1966, are presented with this Report. Accounts relatmg to .the ?nory.Headquarter , Canberra are also included . All are for the fir t ttme 111 DeCImal Currency. The u~ of $1 ,365.63, being excess of receipts over exp.en,diture, h~s been transferred to Accumulation Account and this surplus IS m the mam due to improvement in income from investment and reduction in Priory expenditure. . . . . . In accordance with the unammous deCISlOn of Pnory Chapter, a tender was accepted for the con truction of our Australi~n Head9.uarter buil.d~ng on the magnificent site granted to us by the C~pl~al Terntory authontIes. Work cOlT'menced in October 1966 and the bUlldmg should be completed orne time in June 1967. Appeals for funds to meet the cost of the building, furnishings , etc. commenced earlier in the year but the response from some States has not come up to expectations and much work lies ahead if our target of $135,000 is to be achieved. . . The Receiver-General, st. John's Gate, Mr. Lewis G. Whyte, VISIted Australia on private business in November 1966, and I had the ,Pleasure on 16th November of discussing matters concerning Ollr respectIve posts and of entertaining him in Sydney. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ASSOCIATIO

The year 1966 proved to be one of active work and achievement for. the Association throughout Australia and the Papua and New Gumea Territory. National bodies, civil defence organisations, industrial and business firms, sporting bodies, schools and others have, with the private individuals, maintained a great demand for training in First Aid, Home Nursing and allied courses. Interest in obtaining higher awards has al 0 been sustained.

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Planning for clas es requested in both metropolitan and the multiple country areas has fully taxed both the permanent staffs and voluntary workers in their commitments. At the Admini trative level, good liaison has been maintained with the United Kingdom, and exchange of ideas with New Zealand Canada and South Africa have taken place. ' The Joint St. John- Red Cross Federal Committee, concerned with furthe~iI?g ~irst Aid an? .Home Nursing training throughout the Nation to meet CIVIl dIsaster conditlOns, has met regularly and the State Committees have been established. The gr.owth of autoI?omy in.its administration of st. John in Papua and New Gumea has reqUIred reVIew by the St. John authorities there of the organisation, following the N.S.W. Centre being relieved of the e functions. This has involved corre pondence between the Chancellor the Director and other Priory Officers, and the Papua and New Guinea personnel. The 1965 Second Edition of the Fir t Aid Manual has been u ed for training during the year, but State Centres and Instructors have adjusted procedura1e and other aspects in their approach to a i t their teaching from it. Followi~~ agreement by the Priory Annual Meeting, 1966 that thi Second EditlOn should be reproduced in Australia, authority wa obtained from G~and Priory for t~is, and also arrangements for the payment of appropnate royaltIes. ThIS has been effected and the Australian product is now being distributed to all State . .Authority being.given by Priory in June 1966 for the Director to proceed WIth the preparatlOn of an Australian First Aid Manual, and for Dr. Toyne to work on this, has resulted in a firm approach to the matter being made. The appointme~t of Dr. Howard Toyne as Principal Medical Officer on the Staff ~f the DIrector has resulted in a vigorous preliminary coverage of new wnt~en chapters for the A~str~lian Manual. Copies being effected have been clfculated to all the Editonal Panel Members for criticism and comments as the work has proceeded and this is continuing actively. Panel Members have been most helpful in their advice and suggestions. The Chief Surgeon has also been very helpful. Although Priory at the June 1966 meeting authorised the Home Nursing Manual to be rewritten for Australian purposes no specific progress on this can be reported at this juncture. ' The policy regarding Secretaries of Centres meeting with the Director some months before the Annual Priory Meeting has again proved most valuable. In ge~era1, each State under it.s <:entr~ has continued to render good progreSSIve work on the AssociatlOn SIde, to meet the ever-growing demand for classes, and a good standard of Instruction has been sustained. I feel the Association generally has had a successful year. A list of various certifi~ates an~ awards issued during the year from each State, as a result of this work, IS attached as a comment in Appendix. Each State's more specific activities throughout 1968 are now referred to.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Patrons The Association was honoured early in the year when His Excellency The Governor of New South Wales, Sir Roden Cutler, and Lady Cutler granted their Patronage to the New South Wales Centre. Instruction Although free instruction was given and certificates issued by other organisations there has been a considerable incre~se in t~e number <?f classes conducted, candidates instructed and certificates Issued by thIS Association . Details are given later in this report. Classes have been held in all major and many small towns throughout the State where interest in First Aid training is showing a marked increase. One outstanding instance was a class held at Nymagee when a combined total of 7,000 miles was travelled by participants attending the class. Several courses have been conducted for the Military Forces in Vietnam resulting in 43 certificates being issued . The S.M.O ., Major Naughton, reported to the Association that the First Aid standard of the members concerned was particularly high. The majority of City, Metropolitan and Country hospitals have now adopted the Association's training schedule in First Aid for Trainee Nurses. Requests from industrial organisations for training have been fulfilled and , in this field, our work is expanding rapidly. Consideration is now being given to the appointment of an additional First Aid Trainins Officer to meet the ever-increasing demand. The introduction of a new edition of the First Aid manual was well received although several amendments and deletions led to considerable discussion . To assist lecturers and instructors in the City and Metropolitan areas, a serie of lectures was given by Medical Officers of th~ Executive to clarify alteration in treatments and procedures covering vanous grades of certificate . Copies of these lectures were supplied to country lecturers and instructors. In this instance particularly, the Executive is indebted to Dr. L. W. Wing, O.St.J. The nu.n ber of training aids, viz. films, film strips and resuscitation models, has been increased in an endeavour to have sufficient for all classes. Demonstrations in resuscitation and First Aid have been given to a number of organisations. In many instances these have resulted in classes being conducted. Resuscitation demonstrations have been given also at several large Metropolitan shopping centres, e.g. Warringah Mall, Bankstown Square, Westfields, Burwood and Roselands. All of these have created a great deal of interest and resulted in increased class attendance. NEW GUINEA

The Priory has now granted the Status of a Centre to the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. The New South Wales Centre has continued, however, to issue certificates to the Territory until the close of the year under review. The Territory will now be in a position to handle its own affairs by direct affiliation with the Director of the St. John Ambulance Association. A total number of 480 certificates was issued to the Territory during the year.

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Executive Meeting Regular monthly meetings, with the exception of January, have been held and were well attended throughout the year. In November Dr. Rowland Richards was elected to the Executive. Dr. Richards has been connected .with the work of the Association in the capacity of Lecturer and Exammer for a number of years and his experience and interest will be of great as istance. It was with regret that the resignation of Pastor R. E. Hare was received during the year. He had given devoted service to the Association for many years. As well as being a lecturer and examiner, he was a member of the Executive Committee for twelve years and for nine years an Association Delegate to Priory Meetings. His work in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands was of untold benefit to the inhabitants and to the A sociation. The resignation of Dr. H. M. Saxby from the Executive Committee was received also with very deep regret. Dr. Saxby has left the State to enter the Benedictine Abbey at New Norcia, Western Australia. Finance ~he fina?cial position of the Association i mo t atisfactory due mainly to mcreased class activities during the year. The Executive ha been pleased to be able to make a contribution to the National Headquarters fund and also a donation to the St. John Ambulance Brigade. QUEENSLAND

St. John Council for Queensland T~e Council, this year establi bed the St. John Holdings Ltd. ) a hol.dmg. c?mpany for. the major assets of the Order in Queensland , WhIC~ It IS h.oped will co-ordinate and finance the Order's building reqUIrements m Queensland. Association Committee Meetings The attendance :vas well above average at the regular meetings. The Sub-Comffilttee of the Class Organisation and In truction work in es~abli~hing. ~n Intructor.s' training c~)Urse. has been hindered by the Pnory s decIsIOn to compile an Australian FIrst Aid Book. Much of their work has co~sisted of recommendations for this new book and organising Ou! present. mstructo~ stren~th to expand First Aid training under the J omt ~tandmg CommIttee WIth the Red Cross Society. Dunng the. ye~lf ~r. Bruce Campbell of t1!.e Royal Life Saving Society a~cepted a? IllvI.tatIOn to fill a casual vacancy on the Committee. Hi wId~ expene~ce.m th~ Ro~al Life Saving Society and with the Surf Life Savmg ASSOCiatIOn WIll be Invaluable to the Association. Classes A disappointing year as far as the number of certificates issued is concerned. Several factors could have caused the fall-off in the number issued; the main factors being the continued depressing conditions in the drought-affected. areas of the State and prospective candidates being alarmed by the SIZe and contents of the new First Aid Book. During the year 312 .classes were held, from which 4,865 certificates were issued. The most notIceable fall was in the Home Nursing Certificates and also in the numb~r of these classes held in the country. The second influence seemed to be In the fall-away of re-examination awards.

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Donations ., C The Order is very grateful to the Mrs. Frank NicklIn ~elfare ?mmittee and the Australian Paper M~nufacturers for theIr donatIOns received this year, and have been set aSIde for general purposes. Finance . h C 't I In spite of a loss on its activities dunng the past two years, t e api a Account Balance has risen by $34.00 from 31 st December, 1962, to 31 st December, 1966.

TASMANIA

The Association has reached a satisfactory agreeme?t with the Education Department concerning teaching First Aid to traInee teachers. As a result, in February, First Aid classes were cOIDI!lenced at the Hobart Teachers' College for the first time. Sixty~four .TraIne~ Teache~s attended the first class of whom 55 qualified for a First Aid CertIficate. It IS expected that two classes will be held each year. The Launceston Sub-Centre continues to conduct classes at the Launceston Teachers' College with excellent results. . There is an ever increasing request from .schools for n~w classes ill First Aid to be held. This is most noticeable III Hobart. It IS not easy to provide instructors during the d~y. E!forts mus~ be made to enr~l former Brigade members, teachers, nursmg SIsters and mterested ho~s~wlVes ~ho are free, as their family responsibilities lessen, to undertake this.mstructIOn in schools on a voluntary basis for one or two hours a '7'eek dU~Illg ~he da~. It augurs well for the future to have this increased mterest III FIrst AId among teachers and schools. . ' . The Association has been handIcapped m the past by lack of q u~W?-ed instructors to take public classes. To improve the position the AS,SOClatI?n ran a course. As a result 15 candidates were awarded Instructor s C~rtifi cates. To meet the needs of Tasmania as a whole, the next course will be held in Northern Tasmania early in 1967. More training aids remain an urgent need. . .' On June 27th our Secretary, Mr. T. H. Jacobs, tendered hIS resIg~atIOn to take effect in August 1966. The opportunity is taken to thank hlffi for the many hours of devoted voluntary work he gave, for the quali~y o~ his teaching and instruction, and for the high standard he set and mamtamed in the work of the Association. Throughout the year classes have been held in the following places:Royal Hobart Hospital Launceston Hobart Police Department New Norfolk Launceston Teachers College Hobart Teachers College Burnie School of Dental Nursing Glenorchy

Wynyard University of Tasmania Devonport Ulverstone Queenstown Comaico, George Town Beaconsfield Claremont Derby Bellerive King Island Sorell Hobart Matriculation College Port Latta Bell Bay Zeehan Richmond-Campania Triabunna Geeveston

Preliminary classes were also held at the following schools:Grammar School Launceston

Friends School

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Hutchins School Ulverstone High School

New Town High School

Snug Area School

Nineteen Medical Practitioners gratuitou ly assisted with cla es. VICTORIA

Administration and Staff Mrs. M. Davenport was elected to the Centre Committee to replace Mr. A. E. Aldridge who moved interstate. Miss Cheryl Wotherspoon joined the Staff and Mis D. Janet Jone rejoined after extended leave of absence overseas. First Aid and Nursing Classes Our Honorary Lecturers and Instructors have again completed an excellent year's work. Text-books The Committee i~ pleased with the decision made by Priory Council and Chapter to pnnt all future text-books in Australia and that an Australian Firs~ Aid Book be produced a oon as possible. In the meantime the re-printing in Melbourne of the ] 965 Edition of the ~irst ~d ~anual has eliminated all the difficultie previou ly assocIated wIth Importation. WESTERN AUSTRALlA

Four new sub-centres were for~ed an~ the A OClatIOn is now repre~ented by 94 sub-centres, 14 of which are III the metropolitan area and 80

country areas. In all, 42.3 classes were held during the year : 355 in Fir t Aid' 68 in Home NursIllg; a.nd ofa total of4,273 candidates instructed , 4 19] qualified. Th.e Metr~pohtan Ambulance Service trans ported 19,715 patien t to h~spitais durmg the year and the country service 9 950. A total of 240000 mi!es was involved in this work. The Associatio~ appreciates volunteer dnvers who between them have devoted many hours to maintain the ambulance service. The buses provided to s~rvice the Fremantle Day Ho pital carried 10,490 to at;ld from the ~ospltal and the newly established paraplegic bus ~ervlce carned .1,500 patients. The demand on each of these services ha mcreased consIderably in the short time they have been establi hed. III

The Annual General Meeting was held in August 1966, and Councillor J. C. Elley, K. D. Reeves, E. G. Le Breton, J. G. Manford, G. F. Boucher and H. R. Irvine were re-elected for a further term of office. T~e Associati?n c~ntinue~ to rec~ive the support of the Nursing and MedIcal professIOns m the mstructIOn and examination of classes and members of the Brigade have c~)lltributed generously with their help, also members of sub-centre comIllittees and our gratitude is due to these people for their continued support. SOUTH AUSTRALIA

. T~e stat.istics again reflect the continuing demand for more instruction m FITst Ald. Last year's 30 per cent increase has been maintained and a further 10 per cent added to that year's activities. ,.., T~e Asso~iation Committee has been particularly active under the \...-halrman.shIp of Professor R. P. Jepsom, not only in the teaching field but also lD the ambulance transport field by providing a considerable

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amount of technical advice on matters relating to equipment and training for Ambulance Transport Nursing. The Training Department has again proved its trem~n?ous ~al.ue ~o hospitals, government departments and industry by pr~vldmg tralDlllg 10 First Aid for trainee nurses, safety officers ~nd. appr~ntIce~. The happy as ociation with other orgamsatI?ns, mclu.d~ng Red Cross, the South Australian and Commonwealth RaIlways, Clv]l Defence ~nd Emergency Fire Services, continues and this year St. J oh~ ~upervI~ed courses for Cadet of the South Australia Police ~orce. It l~ m~eres~lDg to note that the standard attained by these Cadets IS extra?rdman~y ~lgh . Again this Centre. is .indebte~ to all those persons who glye unstmtmgly of their time and skIllm lectunng throughout the State. Bngade and Red Cross members, Doctors and Nurses, and many others have met every demand for their a sistance. Finally it is de ired to report the tremendous stimulus given to the work of St. John by the Press. It is de ired to expre great appreciation of the good work rendered by the permanent Staffs of Priory and the various Centres, and also f~r the fine voluntary contributions by Doctor, Lay Instructors, Exammers, Class Secretaries, Brigade personnel and others. w~o , rendered such valuable service, all combining to make the AssocIatIOn s work for the year so succe sfu1. HOSPITALLER A D ALMONER' S REPORT

In December 1966 the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital completed its ixth year in its modern buildings in Jerusalem. Dr. Boase the Warden has told me that political unrest, mistrust and recriminatio~ among the peoples of the Middle East during the year in no way interrupted the continuing work of the Hospital. New cases totalled 37 652 establishing yet another record. In-patient admissions numbered 3 629' the figure of 6,030 operations was slightly below that of the previ~us year due entirely to the political curfews in December. During the year improvements were made in the kitche?, includi~g additional cold storage and preliminary work on installing 011 burners m place of electrical cooking in the interests of economy. For some of the year there were actually more doctors on the staff than were required due to the obligation to train members of the Iraq Pe~roleum Company and the 10rdianian Army. The Royal Navy, Army and Air Force all take a share in providing ophthalmologists for a tour of duty at the Hospital and in future Moorfields Eye Hospital will periodically second a Registrar for a six months term. Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, Hospitaller and Almoner of the Grand Priory, paid his usual annual visit to the Hospital in February, and among numerous other distinguished visitors was Professor Ida Mann of Perth. In spite of other calls on the generosity of St. John supporters in 1?66 the total monies forwarded from Australia for the benefit of the HospItal were almost the same as the previous year. Once again I wish sincerely to thank all the State Hospitaller and Almoner Representatives and the President and Chairman of the various Linen Guilds for their never-failing advice and support throughout the year.

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Donations to the Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem, via London: $724.20. Donations to the Linen Guild, Grand Priory, London: $] 974.20.

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The Brigade trength in Australia is healthy. The outstanding event during the year was the visit of the Lord Prior, Lord Wakehurst, and Lady Wakehurst. The Lord Prior visited each District and the Command dry in Western Australia. These occasions were commemorated in South Australia at the opening of the St. John Centre at Marion and in Victoria at the Douglas Donald Training and Recreational Centre. In three Districts-New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria-and in the Commandery four new Commissioners have been appointed, an indication of the policy concerning superior officers that a tour of duty should not exceed two triennial appointments, thus facilitating promotion. DISTRICTS

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New South Wales

The Brigade joined with the St. John Council and the Association in presenting an Address of Welcome to the new Governor, His Excellency Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, V.C., and Lady Cutler. Divisions have carried out capacity programmes at all public functions. At the Sir Hugh Poate Training Centre an increasing attendance has been notable. Brigade personnel made the splendid contribution of $2 000 towards the Priory Headquarter building in Canberra.

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Training generally ha been more intense. An Ambulance Transport Nursing Course of five days was conducted during the year. Twenty-four members, Ambulance and Nursing, qualified at the examination. At the Annual Parade, Review County Officer C. Gribble, of the County of Bristol Division, presented a plaque for Brigade Headquarters on behalf of his Commissioner. A State wide appeal for building St. John Centres in the District resulted in $230,000 being subscribed by the public. An Inter-District Cadet Camp at which all Districts of the Brigade in Australia were res pre ented, was held. TASMANIA

A year of event started with a Parade for the Lord Prior, The Lord Wakehurst. and was extremely well attended. In June 1966 the Commissioner, Dr. Trevor James, retired after ten years of dedicated service to the Brigade. The other major event which took place during the year was the takeover by the Southern Ambulance Board of the Ambulance Service previously controlled by St. John. It was feared that this might have an adverse affect on the Brigade, however, this has not been the case.

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VICTORIA Th~ Brigade's

Nursing Championship was won by the District for the first time, re~r~sented by the Ormond Nursing Division. The amemtIes at ~he Doug~as Donald Training and Recreational Ce~t~e at Yarra JunctIOn are bemg used regularly for camps and Brigade trammg. The advancemen.t of the Rescue Squad and Mobile Fir t Aid Team has been most satI~factory and. the value of regular field exerci es ha been demonstrated m deahng wIth bush fire and mountain rescues. .T?~ closest associati.on with our Sister Organi ation-the Victoria p~vIsIOn of.the .Au~traltan Red Cross-has been maintained during our Jomt operatIOn m dIsaster areas. THE COMMANDERY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

~he policy. to promote younger officer and recruit new member to mamtaIll a hI~~ sta~dard of efficiency in First Aid, Home Nursing and General AdmIlllstratIOn ha been pursued. The .Priory Individual Champion hip-the Sir William John ton Memon.al T~ophy-was retained in the Commandery by Mr . E. Chapman of the VIctona Park Nursing Division. One new Nursin~. I?ivision, three Nur ing Cadet Divj ion, four Ambulance. Cadet DIvIsIOns and one combined Cadet Divi ion have been formed dUrIng the year.

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Estimated Strength at 31st December, 1966 DISTRICTS N.S.W. Vic. Q'ld S.A. W.A.

Adult: Ambulance Nursing . Combined. Cadet: Ambulance Nursing . Combined. TOTALS

Adults: Ambulance Nursing Cadets: Ambulance Nursing . . . . Staff (Corps & District): Ambulance . . . Nursing TOTALS

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35 33 7

31 18 40

5 )0 4

38 16 16

50 14 10

6 2 10

165 93 87

33 40

43 33 3

12 17 7

25 13

22 18

13 6 1

148 127 11

148

168

817 418

1,477 650

89 778

1,090 434

512 547

1,290 430

322 561

45 10 3,902

108

114

631

],048 262

216 100

4,737 2,642

508 249

368 361

326 165

3,326 2,313

27 30

33 12

9 3

144 66

1,807

2,326

2,080

PERSONNEL

2,294

819 13,228

BRIGADE H.Q. (Australia): Chief Commissioner 1; Chief Surgeon, 1; Chief Superintendent, L; Chief Staff Officer, J. '

G. L. STENING, Chancellor.

REPORT OF THE COMMANDERY OF ARDS IN NORTHERN IRELAND work of the Order in Northern Ireland followed the usual pattern during 1966, in which it was effectively maintained .. Quarterly meetings of the Commandery CounCIl. were held, as also were two meetings of the Chapter under the presIdency of H.E. The Knight Commander. . ' The Association's activity can be measured III terms of CertIficates granted, a total of 3,742, comprising in First Aid 42 advanced, 1,598 adult and 752 preliminary; in Horne Nursing, 31 advanced, 511 adult and 231 preliminary; in Child Care 22 adult and 240 preliminary; in Hygiene 6 adult and 19 preliminary, and in Food-handling Hygiene 69 adult; and 221 re-examinations. The Brigade ha held its strength at approximately the same level (2,858) as last year (2,862), organised in 118 Divisions. The personnel of the Ambulance Divisions total 431; of the Nursing 973; of Ambulance Cadets 383; and of Nursing Cadets 1,07l. There are at present 21 Ambula~ce Divisions. 42 Nursing, 7 Combined, 15 Ambulance Cadets, 32 Nursmg Cadets and 1 Combined Cadet Unit. The record of public duty remains ubstantial: 74,960 hours performed, with 54,438 miles travelled by ambulances on duty, serving 6,432 patients. It was po ible this year to hold two Church Services, one, on the invitation of the Dean, the Very Rev. L. R. Lawrenson, at St. Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry, on Sunday, 24th April, and the second in the form of a Drumhead Church Parade at Balmoral, Belfast, on Sunday, 12th June. At the former, the Service was conducted by the Dean of Derry, the sermon being delivered by the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev. C. 1. Peacocke T.D. At the Drumhead Service the Chaplains of the Commandery, the Rt. Rev. The Bishop of Connor and the Rev. J. H. Withers, officiated. His Excellency The Governor inspected the Parade, which was attended by over 1,200 member of the Brigade, approximately 45 % of its total strength. Separate Services on both occasions were simultaneously arranged for Roman Catholic members, who joined the main body afterwards for inspection and refreshment. In the field of fund-raising, the customary two events annually held under Council auspices took place. With their usual generosity, Associated British Cinemas gave the Order the benefit of a film premiere on 7th February at their principal local theatre, the proceeds amounting to a substantial and much appreciated sum. The Commandery acknowledges the Company's valuable support with gratitude. Thanks to the kindness of the Rt. Honourable The Lord Mayor of Belfast (Councillor Sir William Jenkins), the annual Ball was held at the City Hall on March 11 tho This event also was very successful financially, and in addition to supporting the social prestige of the Order, provided a considerable sum for the Commandery's funds. An energetic Ladies' Committee, under the Chairmanship of Mrs. L. E. Macgregor, was responsible for the arrangements, and merits the very appreciative thanks of the Commandery for the excellence of their organisation and direction of the Ball. Successful Flag Days were conducted by Units of the Brigade at several points throughout the Province with valuable benefit to the funds of all elements of the Commandery.

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Promotions and appointments in the Order included the advancement of the Commissioner, Colonel George Gregg, O.B.E., T.D., Q.H.P., M.D., to the rank of Knight of Grace. Brigadier L. E. Macgregor, former Secretary of the Commandery, was appointed Commander as was Dr. F. E. Fletcher, District Surgeon. In addition, the Counte;s of Roden District Superin~endent of Nursing, was advanced to the grade of Officer: and fifteen S~rvmg Brothers and Sisters were appointed. An Investiture was. held at Government House, Hillsborough, on ~ovember 2~s~, at WhICh H.E. The Governor presented in ignia to some lllI?eteen recIpIents. A member of the Commandery, Miss Elizabeth MItchell, who was promoted to her present grade of Officer in 1964 but had been prevented from receiving her insignia owing to ervice with the World Health Organization in the Sudan and Syria, wa inve ted with it by H.M. ~mbassador to Syria at Damascus on the 19th January, 1967. . The Bngade has,Iost the valuable services of Mrs. M. H. Neill as Superrntendent of Nursmg,. through her much regretted resignation in April, 1966, on grounds of Ill-health. She had occupied the office of Superintendent for some years, and had been a member of the Brigade for over twenty-fi~e years .. She has been placed on Brigade Reserve, and continue her keen mterest m the Order, in which he holds the rank of Commander. She has been succeeded as Superintendent by the Countess of Roden. FRANCIS EVANS, Lieutenant. THE COMMANDERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA Following on negotiations of the past year, a Commandery Training Officer was e~ploy.ed lo~ally, ~it? e~ect from 1st July, ] 966, for the purpose C?f ?arrymg FIrst Aid Tramm.g mto Industry. Mr. S. A. Wright, an A:ssociatIOn member of long standmg, was selected for this post and put his first course into practice in Salisbury between September and the end of the year, under the aegis of the Rhodesia Centre. On the 30th July, 1966, the Knight Commander held an Investiture of Members o~ ~he Order in Salisbury. The ceremony was attended by a number of VIsItors and members of the general public by invitation. Eight membe~s of the Order were invested with their Insignia. Meetmgs of the Commandery Council and Chapter which were presided ?ver b.y the Knight Commander, were held at Comm~ndery Headquarters m SalIsbury on the 21st November, 1966. The decease of the following member of the Order on the Roll of the Commandery is recorded with regret: Ebenezer Thomson Denholm, Serving Brother, 20.3.66. . Captain A .. J. Thompson, M.B.E., C.St.J., Commandery Secretary smce 1946, retired after 20 years of loyal service to the Order, with effect f~o~ 31st December, 1966. The Knight Commander expressed the appreCIatI.on of the. Order on ~ehalf of all Members for such long and faithful serVIce and wIshed Captam Thompson a long and happy retirement. REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE THE year has been a quiet one as far as the Brigade is concerned. There has however, been an increase in the number of Cadets. The number of duty

hours per Adult member is still ve~y. high. G~neral uncertainty. has, however not been conducive to recrUItmg and m general the Bngade continu~s to rely on a hard core of members with long ~ervice. Colonel Grainger was appointed by me to orgamse and run ~he Commandery Competitions. Although these are open. to both the BrIgade an.d the Association at the Adult level, no ASSOCiatIOn teams took part thIS year and they, in fact, became Brigade competitions. The Cadet Competitions took place at Gwelo on Saturday, 16th July, 1966, and the Adult Competitions in Salisbury .on Sunda~, 18th September 1966. In most events higher marks were gamed than m 1965. For the first time a full-scale Team Test was introduced int'? .t~e Adult Nursing Competitions. Teams were re9uired to survey the facilltles ,?f an emergency Nursing Post, then prepare It for the receptIOn of three accIdent cases, of which two arrived in the course of th~ test. . . . These competitions are growing in populanty a~ong the DIVISIOns of the Brigade, enthusiasm and rivalry reaching fever p~tch .0D: the act?al day of the competition. There is no doubt that they WIll sImIlarly. stlmulate the Association Team which, with encouragement a~d the aSSIstance of experienced coaches, sho~ld e~erge. froI? th~ conSIderable number of industrial workers now bemg tramed m FIrst A i d . . . The new pattern of Industrial Training offers oppo.rtumty. f?~ expandmg the Brigade particularly in the creation of new Afncan DIVISIOns. These will however have to be guided and helped initially by European members of the Brigade who are already heavily involved, either with CaAets or public duties. Furthermore, such Divisions w~l not .be in a poslt~on to raise funds but will require considerable financIal aSSIstance for uniforms and equipment as well as some form of transport REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF AMBULANCE. THE two major events which affected the working of the Association are the centralisation of the issue of certificates by the Commandery and the appointment of a Training Officer for Indu trial Training. Formerly all certificates were issued by Centres; this was found to lea? to confu ion when members moved from one Centre to another and so It was decided that all certificates would be recorded and issued by the Commandery. This is now working smoothly and ~t has been. found that it simplifies and speeds up the arrangements for Issue of certificates as well as providing a more comI?rehensive system of reco.r~s. Mr. S. A. Wright was appomted Commandery Trammg Officer as from 1st July, 1966, on a two year contract for the specific purpose of providmg First Aid Training within Industry in Rhodesia. The first class commenced on 16th July, 1966, with 14 African members followed by other classes with European and African trainees. Classes continued for 14 consecutive week at the end of which examinations were conducted at factory level with the assistance of local medical practitioners. The following is a summary of classes held and examination results: Total Number Participating

Europeans Passed

Europeans Failed

Africans Passed

Africans Failed

11 40 4 41 96 Three coloured persons who passed the examination are included in the above number under "Africans."

?n the 23rd November, 1966, the ~ucces ful trainees together with vauous managements and representatlves of the Industrial concerns ass~mbled at St. John Headquarters where the Minister of Labour and SOCial Welfare, the Rt. Hon. 1. McLean , supported by Sir Frederick Crawford, q.C.M .G., O.B.E., K.StJ. , Lieutenant of the Order, Brigadier M. O. Collms, C.B .E., C.St.J., DIrector of Ambulance, Captain A. J. Thompson! M.B.E., C.St.J., Centre Secretary, and your Chairman presented certificates to the successful trainees. . Arrangemer:tts are well in hand for further courses to take place in llldustry and. 10 Government departments on the return of the Training Officer to SalIsbury from B~lawayo and Gwelo about mid] uly, 1967. The total number of certificates issued in the Commandery for the year J 966 are as follows: Preliminary Fir t Aid Adult First Aid Preliminary N ur ing Adult Nursing Hygienic Food Handling Preliminary Health & Hygiene Child Welfare Demonstrators Lay Lectures Re- Exam First Aid Re-Exam Nursing

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

REPORT OF THE RECEIVER-GENERAL THE ACCOUNTS The Account present the financial position of the Grand Priory of the Order as at 30 September 1966, together with statements of Income and Expenditure during the year ended on that date. COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS YEAR CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIO

150 302 77 II

AND FOUNDATIONS

Central Administration Hospital Association Brigade 1966 1965 1966 1965 1966 1965 1966 1965 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 54,922 51,547 75,630 83 ,395 44,316 39,548 46,383 44,380

EXPENDITURE

I NCOM E

Block Grant Other

20,000 20,000 3,000 4,500 31,000 30,000 46,571 37,152 11 ,041 10,709 38 ,445 33,331 16,063 9,605

-- -- -- - -

-- -- --

46,571 37,152 31,041 30,709 41,445 37,831 47,063 39,605

~~~~~~~~

269 65

BALANCE

Debited to Appropriate Fund . . Credited to Appropriate Fund .

921

8,3 51

14,395 44,589 52,686

2,871

1,717

4,775 680

FREDERICK CRAWFORD,

POST-WAR FUND

Lieutenant .

GENERAL ALLOCATION

EXPENDiTURE

Block Grants to Foundation Other Expenditure

I NCOME

Dividends and Intere

NET EXPE DITURE

1966 £

1965 £

54,000 13,732

54,500 16,309

67,732

70,809

51,864

61 ,608

£15,868

£ 9,201

SPECIAL ALLOCATION

This finances the Order's share of the cost of the welfare work in Service Hospitals undertaken by the Service Hospitals Welfare and V.A.D . Department, Order of st. John and British Red Cross Society. The cost of this work was met from interest from investments and Ministry of Defence grant.

There are set out below notes on certain items appearing in the Accounts.

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

REpORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

payment out of a considera bl e sum of money before the receipt of the full proceeds of the property sold.

BALANCE SHEET 1.

Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund During the year under review further progress was made towards the repayment of the loan from the General Fund . The loan at year end had been reduced to £6,243 . 2.

St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem The Appeal in May 1965 for the Hospital and associated research had, by 30 September 1966, raised nearly £270,000, of which £199,257 had been actually received. During the year the second annual instalment of £25,000 of the grant of £ I00,000 by the Order was paid. By 15 August 1966, the resources of the Fund derived other than from the Appeal were fully expended and from that date the cost of maintenance of the Hospital as well as of associated research was met from the proceeds of the Appeal. 3.

Properties

On 25 May 1966 a contract for the sale of the Order' lea ehold intere t in 8 and 10 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W.I, for £100,000 was signed. A depo it of £10,000 was received during the year and the balance of £90,000 is payable upon completion. On the same day a contract for the purchase of the leaseholds of 1 and 2 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. l , for £750 was signed and these leases will be replaced by a 99 year lease on favourable terms. The cost of renovation of the new property is reflected in the expenditure of £53,845 on this project to date. The overall co t of the project i estimated at £154,000. 4.

Investments

The policy of concentrating the holding of equity shares in investment trust stocks was nearly completed last year, only £26,808 now remaining in industrial shares. A net profit of £7,737 was realised in the Post-War Fund (General) and a net loss of £4,209 in the General Fund. Sufficient money was kept on deposit with local authorities to provide for all expected cash requirements in the immediate future. The market value of investments at 30 September 1966 was £227,026 less than cost, the greater part of the depreciation arising from redeemable securities, which should ultimately be recovered. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS Income from Investments and Deposits The total income of £88,152 compares with £98,670 for the previous year. The substantial decrease is due to a number of causes. In the previous year income was inflated by some extra dividends> on ordinary shares declared for tax reasons. The exchange from industrial shares into investment trust shares caused an immediate reduction in income, though holding out better and safer prospects of ultimate gain. The investment of the Post-War Fund (General) have declined during the year and in addition the property transactions in Grosvenor Crescent involved the

CONCLUDING COMMENTS The following figures, which are adjusted b~ the elimination of certain non-recurring item , how the trend of expendIture: 196J £ 156,915

1962 £ 169,890

1963 £ 178, 118

1964

£ 181 ,441

1965 £ 201 ,989

1966 £ 214,174

. crease last ear although less than for the previous year, .was still The III . I fi Y £12 185 Nevertheless because of the satIsfactory the s~~si::~athe g~t~r~s Depart~ent and a co~siderably .higher amount of surpl. q ueathed to both the Association and the Bngade, th~ general legaciesf bhe f d f the Order and its foundations is not unsatIsfactory. tate 0 t e un s O d ' I th t an annual The estimates for the current year, however, £~tC O~s~ an~ £25 000 has d b' . shortfall of a more permanent nature of between, er ed A shortfall of this size cannot be made go~ . y mlI~or no~ em g .' . and expenditure but requires remedIes Illvolvrng adjustments III Income d h . t t major policy. Chapter-General has accordingly c?nfirme t e ~ppOlI?- ~e~ of a committee set up by the Lord Prior to conSIder what actIOn e taken to meet the ituation and to report back to Chapter-Genera .

IDly

LEWIS G. WHYTE, Receiver-General 8 March 1967

ACCOUNTS 30 September 19 66

100

REpORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

101

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

GRAND PRIORY THE BRITISH REALM THE M OST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSpn OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM BALANCE SHEET

30 SEPTEMBER 1966

FUNDS

NET ASSETS £

GE ERAL FUND as at 30 September 1965 .

Add Legacy . ...... . Grand Priory Church Rebuilding FundLoan repaid .

1966 £

1965 £

359,128

355,442

618

1,3 23

3,869

360,461

359,929

Less Net cost of Central Administration year to date . . . . . . Net loss on sale of investments

8.351 4,209

GRAND PRlORY CHURCH REBUILDING FUND as at 30 September 1965 .

Add Subscriptions and Donations. Legacy

Less General Fund-Loan repaid .

801

347,901

359,128

Donations Legacy

14,395 13,594 (I ~ - - prot

66,850

1,175 148

1,41 7

68,173

70,7 19

3,869 66,850

329,730

378,804

20,000 29

20,000 109

349,759

398,913

ApPEAL as at 30 September 1965

Add Subscriptions and Donations . Grant from Post-War Fund Interest .

Less Grants to Institute of Ophthalmology (London) . . . . . . . . Hospital Net Expenditure (balance) . Loans repaid (net) .

39,015

52,

15, 39,015

69,/83

310,744

329,730

f orward.

81, 25,

184,267

109,'

15,788 5,574 10

15,a

2,1

888,390

853,592

69,317

7,266

528 34

50 34

77,145

76,667

66,850

3,698 3,648

319,177

15,578 7,660 2,918

15,578 8,660 2,918

5,000

4,000

324,177

12,875

17,640 11 ,760 5,880 - -

41,847 8,438 33,409 - 22,169 2,760 19,409 - -

10 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W.1

52,202 25,000 9,181

427,614

94,766 25,449

(Cr.) 3,1 97,884 -

1 and 2 Grosvenor Crescent projeetexpenditure to date

TMENTS per schedule attached . , . . (Market Value: 1966-£1,257,552 1965-£1,314,759)

Forward

OST-WAR FUND (GE ERAL ALLOCATlO ) Freehold Property St. John Ambulance Brigade Camp, Bexhill, Sussex Leasehold Properties 8 Grosvenor Crescent, S,W.l Less written off to date .

50 Eaton Place, S.W . l Less written off to date.

473,639

94,766 25,449

4,176 3,648

Rights in Kolossi Castle, Cyprus

1965 £

Less written off to date .

97,884

162,895

1966 £

323,177

Hospital Net Expenditure (part). Research Expenditure prior to Appeal Special Expenditure-Legacy Israel-net outgoings .

Freehold site of Guard House and Cloister. . . . . . . . . Muristan Property, Jerusalem (Jordan) Less written off to date

RA D PRIORY CHURCH R EBU ILDI G FUND Freehold Property Guard House and Cloister and Church Re toration ST. JOH OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL A D RESEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM Freehold Land, Buildings and Equipment, Jerusalem (Jordan) Freehold Property: Ramallah (Jordan) . Less sale instalments less expenses written off to date

2,45~

66,850

Add

PROPERTIES (at cost less amounts written off) GENERAL FUND , Freehold Property at St. John s Gate and Freehold site of Priory House . Less written off to date

66,850

1,323

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL AND REsEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM as at 30 September 1965 .

Less

12,560

22,169 3,128 19,041

20,471

53,845 85,761

92,044

552,933

559,738

1,484,578

1,426,568

2,037,511

1,986,306

102 forward.

888,390

OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL LADIES' GUILD as at 30 September 1965 . Add Subscriptions and Donations. Interest.

Less Expenditure.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATIO QUARTERS FUND as at 30 September 1965 . Add Legacies Interest.

853,592

2,903

1,196 143

1,886 152

4797

4,941

1,982

2,037,511

forward.

3,458

LOANS ranches as at 30 September .1965 . Add Advanced dUring year

3,458

1,986,306

49,585 14,700

55,092 2,300

Less Repayable during year

64,285 8,696

57,392 7,807

ospital Superintendent's House

55,589 13,500

49,585 14,500

NET CURRE T AsSETS TOCKS Stores Department Insignia and Awards . . . St. John Ophthalmic Hospital St. John House

67,044 6,359 332 520

57,362 5,249 559 478

74,255

63,648

1,483 2,815

103

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

REpORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

69,089

64,085

HEAD-

Less Net Ordinary Expenditure year to date. Special Expenditure year to date.

21,817

23,685

3,862 1,029

438 1,113

26,708

25,236

2,871 1,745

1,; 1,'

4,616

3,419 22,092

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS FUND as at 30 September 1965 . Add Legacies Donation Interest. ..... Net Ordinary Income year to date

21,81 7

40,826

41,139

9,918 2,400 2,076 680

4,343 2,503 2,015 4,775 ( et

55,900

45,225

5,610

Less Expenditure

LOCAL AUTHORITY SHORT TERM DEPOSITS ASH AT BA KS A D I HA D Deduct REDITORS

4,399 50290

KING GEORGE VI LEADERSHIP TRAI ING MEMORIAL as at 30 September 1965 . Add Donations Interest.

90,000

EBTORS

- - [ x p.,

Less Special Expenditure year to date.

BALA CE OF PROCEEDS OF SALE OF 8 A D 10 GROSVE OR CRESCENT, S.W.1 . .

BA K OVERDRAFT

40,826

10,117

11,347

1,040 449

1,040 535

11,606

12 922

3,138

118,928

108,150

115,000

200,000

8,793

9,412

406,976

381,210 61,648

64,213

28 61,676 - -

9,574 73,787 333,189

319,534

2,439,789

2,369,925

2,805 8,468

10,117

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE BENEVOLENT FUND

as at 30 September 1965 . Add Donation Interest. Less Grants

9,175

9,028

448

2 445

9,623

9,475

337 forward.

300

9,286

9,175

981,341

938,985

forward.

104 forward.

981,341

POST-WAR FUND GENERAL ALLOCATION of £2,099,625 as at 30 September 1965. . Add .. Profit on sale of 8 and 10 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W.1 . . . . . . Net profit on sale of investments. Less Excess of Expenditure over Income year to date . . . . . . Hospital Appeal-grant. '"

1,103,649

1,173,293 15,868 25,000 40868

Less Loss on sale of investment

1,132,425

272,122 272,122 - - - 1,404,547 2,385,888

DEFERRED LIABILITIES STAFF SUPERANNUATION SCHEME JORDANIAN STAFF PROVIDENT F~' . . PROVISION FOR JORDANIAN STAFF G~Trn"TIE~ PROVISION FOR WELFARE OFFICERS' GRATUITIES

938,985

forward.

40,287 7,323 4,016 2,275 53,901

£101,000. 3

D. B. R. SWINSTEAD Treasurer and Accountant

£2,439,789

£2,369,925

We have examined the above Balance Sheet d d I Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and with the retu an ns aru::tex~ f nc~me and Expenditure Accoun ts wi~ Accounts, in our opinion and according to the be:t fecelv~ from. erusalem, and we report that, on t~ on that d a t e . ' 0 our III ormatIOn, show a true and fair view of t~

4 April 1967.

2,369,925

NOTES 1 This Balance Sheet and the annexed Income a~d Expenditure Accounts present the jinanclOl position and transactions of the Headquarters of the Order and of its FO/~n~~if!ns. They do not incorporate the assets, habt/Lfles and transactions of any Establishment of the Order nor of 6,667 any St. John Council or of any local unit of the St. John Ambulance Association or Brigade. 1,1 37,850 The Accounts of these bodies are maintained and audited locally under Regulations approved or made by the Order, notwithstanding that none of 9,: them has separate corporate existence or forms an 25,a 34,201 _ independent charity and that properly utilised for their purposes is normally held for the general purposes of the Order. In addition to 1,103,649 property inclilded ill this Balance Sheet or held as just mentioned for the general purposes of the Order, property is vested in the Order or in other 298,! trustees for special purposes. Immovable property vested in the Order for its general purposes or in the Order or in other trustees for special pur19,; poses cannot at preseflt be disposed of without the consent of the Charity Commissioners, and 279,& in many cases property utilisedfor local purposes, though held for the general purposes, will not be disposed of without consent of a local Committee 279,044 1,381,693 of A1allagemefll. 2 Contracts were signed on 25 May 1966 2,321,678 a for the sale of 8 alld 10 Grosvenor Crescent, S. W.I, for £/00,000. A deposit of £10,000 was paid during the year and the balance 36,189 of £90,000 is payable upon completion. 6,073 b for the purchase of the leasehold properties 3,735 I and 2 Grosvenor Crescent, S. W.l, for 2,250 £750. A deposit of £75 was paid and the 48,247 balance of £675 is payable IIpon completion. The capital commitment in respect of the renovation of this property is estimated at

LEWIS G. WHYTE Receiver-General

3, Frederick's Place Old Jewry, E.C.2. '

2,439,789

1,131,183

61,907 7,737

SPECIAL. ALLOC:ATION of £840,000 for Welfare Work III ServIce Hospitals as at 30 September 1965 . 279,044 Less Excess of Expenditure over Income year to date . . . . . . . . . 6,922

105

R EPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

On 30 September 1966 a The Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund was indebted to the General FU/ld ill the sum of £6,243 (1965 £7,566). b The St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem, was liable to repay interest free loans £3,135 (1965 £3,145).

£2,439,789

£2,369,925

the . books. and vOllcr-ers of the Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Most Venerable Order of the baSIS speclfi~d in the Notes on the Balance Sheet, the said Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure state of affairs of the Order as at 30 September 1966, and of its income and expenditure for the year ended PRICE WATERHOUSE & Co. Chartered Accountants

OF THE

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION INCOME £

Foundation Dues Annual Oblations . Commuted Oblations Dividends and Interest on Investments Other Interest (net) .

16,115 1,535

Less Ceded to Special Funds

17,650 5,891

Investment Underwriting-net surplus Subscriptions and Donations . . . . . . Income Tax recovered under Deeds of Covenant. Library and Museum: Donations. . . . . . . Priory House-Ground Rent and Insurance Commission

R EPORT OF THE

1966 £ 1,012 4,720 249

1965 £ 1,099 4,693 140

5,981

5,932

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION EXPENDITURE

CHANIC~RSY Pensions and Lunch Vouchers Sa ane ,

18,150 1,871

11,759 921 267 1,313 4 3,274

20,021 6,033 13,988 - 600 232 1,150 21 3,274

23,519

25,197

STORES DEPARTME T

Gross Surplus . Deduct

Salaries, Pensions and Lunch Vouchers National Insurance. . . . Superannuation contributions. Rent, Rates and Insurance. . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning Repairs and Maintenance. . Postage and Telephone. Printing and Stationery Travelling expenses Office Equipment . . . . Legal and professional charges Sundry expenses . . . .

Less Share of surplus allocated to Income and Expenditure Accounts: St. John Ambulance Association St. John Ambulance Brigade

82,643

57,666

£ 22,475 1,034 2,276 4,242 1,086 783 1,470 2,288 240 324

20,5. 8"

2,1 4.4. 9' I,J)

1,61l~

321 36,539

33,757

46,104

23,909

11,526 11,526 23,052

BALANCE transferred from General Fund .

23,052

11,954 11,955 - -

46,571

37,152

8,351

14,395

National Insurance. . . .' . . . Superannuation contnbutlOns . . Gr und Rent, Rat~s and Insurance Leas~amoun.t wntten off .. ' . Lighting, HeatlO.g and Cleanmg . Repairs and Mamtenance. . Po tage and Telephone. . Printing and StatIOnery publications . Travelling expenses. Entertaining expenses St. John's Day In estitures . Homage Roll Printed Roll . Mantles. Insignia . .' . . . M dais and Vellum Votes Order Flags. . . . . M plestead Church expenses Legal charges . ' . ' Overseas Orders relations Order Service-Lancaster Picture cleaning. . . . Church Stonework renovation Memorial Services . 0 ce Modernisation . . . . . Malta Quatercentenary Celebrations. Muristan Property expenses Sundry expense

4· TREASURY I Salaries, Pensions and Lunch Vouch~rs. . . . . . . 4 N tional Insurance and Superannuation contnbutlOns . Ground Rent, Rates and Insurance Lease-amount written off. Lightmg, Heating and Cleaning R pairs and Maintenance P stage and Telephone . Printing and Stationery Sf Travelling expenses. . 5:9" Audit Fee . . Cheque printing and stamps Sundry expenses PUBLlCATIO " t. John Review" Printing and other costs . . . Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers. . . . . National Insurance and Superannuation contributions Office upkeep Sundry expenses Deduct Sales and Advertising

RELA TIO S Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers . . . . National Insurance and Superannuation contributions. Office upkeep . . . . . . . . . . . . News Cuttings and Newspapers . Photographs. . . . . . . Press Releases, Posters and Leaflets Exhibition expenses and equipment po.st~ge and Telephone. Pnntmg and Stationery Travelling expenses. Entertaining expenses Advertising . Sundry expenses . LIBRARY AND MusEUM Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers . . . . . National Insurance and Superannuation contributions. Rates and Insurance Light!ng, Heating and Clea'ning Repairs and Maintenance Burglar Alarm Sundry expenses' . .

1966 £ 9,270 271 886 1,663 135 2,498 1,402 1,103 1,429 167 1,736 537 1,154 492 645 2,928 173 406 1,945 120 121 212 418 275 831 169 277

1965 £ 8,685 225 897 1,513 135 2,317 135 998 1,580 50 1,679 503 990 740 592

210 336 1,534 45 121 326 187 120

714

170 202 2,331 791 177 551

31,977

28,140

("')

~ tf:l

~ ~

7,209 934 225 135 353 11 433 367 62 577 63

7,929 1,078 239 135 382 23 434 347 140 893 232 159 11,991

10,540

~ ('j

2 ~ ~

~ ~

~ ~~

8,375 ~ 2,284 ~ 39 645 ~ 27 0

7,851 2,343 90 573 68

~ ---0

10,925 8075 2,850

PUBLIC

2,863 129 236 317 377 . (Cr.)475 549 228 142 235 130 89 257 5,077 67 1,370 133 411 383 311 69 283 3,027 £54,922

11,370 7,106 4,264 - 2,969 92 218 259 421 1,136 434 144 191 130 194 224 119 6,531 5 896 97 377 366 15 61 255 2,072 £51,547

r:n ~ ~

~ ~ ~

....

.....

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM INCOME Private Patients' Fees Interest GRANT from Post-War Fund BALANCE transferred from St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem £ up to expiry of initial funds . 39,015 since expiry of initial funds . 5,574

1966 £ 11,041

1965 £ 9,121 1,588

11,041 20,000

10,709 20,000

31,041

30,709

44,589

EXPENDITURE HOSPITAL Salaries and Pension Medical and Nursing . . . Administrative and Domestic. National Insurance . . . . . Superannuation and Provident Fund contributions Provision for Jordanian Staff Gratuities . . . . Food and Housekeeping . Drugs and Dressings. . Instruments and Equipment Rates. .... Fuel. Electricity Water . . . . . . Repairs and Maintenance Refrigeration conversion. Travelling and car expenses Postage and Telephone . Printing and Stationery Insurance . . . . Freight. . . Sundry expenses

52,686

LOI DO OFFI CE £ Salaries, Pen ion and Lunch Voucher . . 1,452 National In urance 43 Superannuation contri'bution~ 124 Rate and In urance 65 Lighting Heating and ' Cl~ani~g : 83 Po tage and Telephone . . . 418 Printing and Stationery 273 Travelling epen es . 627 Appeal expenses 2,199 Sundry expen e 66

1966 £

1965 £

27,271 13,544 196

30,241 12,358 113

1,995

1,442

941 6,132 2,945 1,313 109 2,865 2,306 1,553 1,582 950 3,140 607 695 787 636 713

501 6,012 2,437 2,292 349 1,607 2,512 1,876 2,756

70,280

70,679 £ 1,343 33 116

5,350 £75,610

£83,395

ST. JOH

3,042 343 604 788 663 743

£75.630

58 80 503 300 466 9,758 59 12,716-----£83.395

AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS

1966 £ 22,728 2,855

1965 £ 23,288 2,868

19,873 3,290

20,420 2,588

3,756

3,846 500

Stores Department, share of surplus

26,919 11 ,526

27,354 5,977

GRANT from Post-War Fund

38,445 3,000

33,331 4,500

BALANCE transferred from Headquarters Fund

41,445 2,871

37,831 1,717

INCOME Registration Fees Less Rebate to Centres Awards (net) . . . . . Subscriptions and Donations .... General Overseas travelling (1966)

£44,316 £39,548

EXPE DITURE Salaries, Pen ion and Lunch Vouchers ational In urance Superannuation contribution Ground Rent, Rate and Insurance Lea e- amount written off . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning Repairs and Maintenance Postage and Telephone Printing and Stationery Certificates and Holder Publications Travelling expenses Entertaining e pen e Office Equipment Sundry expense Competitions (net) . Visual Aids (net) . . . , First Aid Manuals-examiners' copies

1966 £ 26,612 1,024 1,559 478 270 784 113 2,290 3,283 3,309 140 896 251 172 551

1965 £ 21,891 849 1,268 437 270 728 33 1,990 2,608 4,190 43 234 178 234 670

41,732 2,778 . (Cr) 194

35,623 2,946 334 645

£44,316 £39,548

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS INCOME

1966 £ 1,854 1,675 1,008

1,600 735

Stores Department, share of surplus

4,537 11 ,526

3,628 5,977

GRANT from Post-War Fund

16,063 31,000

9,605 30,000

Subscriptions and Donations . . . . Department of Education and Science grant National Hospital Service Reserve grant

1965 £ 1,293

EXPENDITURE Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers National Insurance Superannuation contributions Rent, Rates and Insurance Lease- amount written off Lighting, Heating and Cleaning . Repairs and Maintenance Postage and Telephone Printing and Stationery Travelling expenses Entertaining expenses. Conferences and Courses (net) Awards . Office Equipment . Sundry expenses

1966 £ 23,290 870 1,713 4,835 588 1,192 140 1,303 3,408 2,402 105 171 310 344 686

1965 £ 21,714 756

Final Competitions Cadet Rally Bexhill Camp St. Jo hn House

41,357 1,515 ]29 1,072 2,310

39,899 1,573 162 59 2,687

46,383 680

44,380 4,775 (Dr)

tTl

1,504 4,803 588 1,395 62 1,329 3,287 3,090 144 112 304 335 476

'"0

~ ....,

'Tj

...., ~

tTl

(J ~

> '"0

....,

n 0

transferred to Hea dquarters Fund

£47,063 £39,605

tTl ~

~ t;:;

> t'"'

~ ~

£47,063 £39,605

>-I

:> n ('j

2 ~

":t ~

~ ~

INCOME Di vidends and Interest on Investments Other Interest NET EXPENDITURE transferred to Balance Sheet .

POST-WAR FUND

tI1

GENERAL ALLOCATION

0 tI1 0

1965 £

1966 £ 48,103 3,761

53,800 7,808

51 ,864

61 ,608

\5,868

9,201

EXPENDITURE £

20,000 3,000 31,000

20,000 4,500 30,000

54,000

54,500

c..J 0

tI1 '"0 ~ ~

;

....

250

250 250 1,500

3,000 202 10,835

8, 147

1,504

1,660 1,440 226 61 198

256 262 13,732

£67,732 £70,809

1965 £

GRANTS St. John Ophthalmic Ho pital, Jerusalem . . . . st. John Ambulance Association St. John Ambulance Brigade . OTHER EXPE DlTURE Grant Fiji Grenada. Kenya Priory of Scotland Cyprus . . . . . . Overseas Headquarters' Officer Relief St. John Refugee project Earthquake- Turkey Uganda Development V.A.D. Section

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1966

1965

Interest on Investments and Deposit Ministry of Defence grant . . .

16,750 10,000

16,956

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26,750 6,922

16,956 19,461

EXPENDITURE

1966 £ 33,382 290

Welfare Work in Service Hospitals . . . Provision for Welfare Officers' Gratuities .

£33,672 £36,417

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS AND SHORT TERM DEPOSITS GENERAL TOTAL FUND

Cost £ INVESTMENTS QUOTED BRITISH GOVERNMENT STOCKS BRITISH CORPORATION STOCKS DEBENTURE STOCKS. PREFERENCE STOCKS & SHARES . ORDINAR Y STOCKS & SHARES

Market Value £

Cost £

1965 £ 34,167 2,250

Market Value £

30 SEPTEMBER 1966

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM Cost £

Market Value £

POST-WAR FUND GENERAL ALLOCATION

Cot £

Market Value £

90,240 34,760 317,669 145,641 204,006

78,000 28,000 250,338 122,941 169,344

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25,555

101,801 63,901 418 ,243 182,154 291 ,453

77,330 71,726 142,287

61,732 59,213 122,109

1,284,578 1,057,552

291,343

243,054

J 15 ,795

73 ,396 531 ,727 217,367 346,293

441

25,996

23 ,801 401

24,202

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30 SEPTEMBER 1965

200,000

23 ,000

23,000

76,000

101,000

868,316

724,623

275,923

242,673

1,484,578 1,257,552

291 ,343

243,054

48 ,996

47,202

115,000

8,500

106,500

1,599,578 1,372,552

299,843

251,554

155,496

153,702

868,316

724,623

275,923

242,673

. 1,626,568 1,514,759

318,266

292,604

95,996

938,383

870,241

273,923

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION' 1966 A PROUD achievement. In the last twenty years, 1,353,768 people in England, Wales and N?rthern Ireland have qualified a First Aiders. Each year also shows. an mcrea~e in ~he number of Association Centres set up (many of. them m t.h~ NatIOnalIsed Industries, Government Departments and Public Authontles), and they now total 190. N? doubt le~islati~n ~as had some effect on these figures, but nevertheless ~n pea~e tIme thIS IS a healthy and encouraoino- trend which reflect the mcreasmg need for facilities for this vital t~ai;ing, but further and greater efforts are always needed to maintain intere t and achieve even greater results. Classes. increased during the year by 200 reSUlting in 3 500 more certificates bemg awarded than during the previous year making a total for 1966 of 112,266. ' c c . The s~cond edition of t~e Joint Authori. ed First Aid Manual publi hed ~n 1965 IS now. well ~ ~abhshed and the hIgher tandard cour e included ill that book, In addItIOn to that for normal certificate , have been welcomed. T?e new Higher .First Ai~ Courses are proving their worth and 2,439 cert~cates we.re gamed dunng the year. Lecturers and xaminer commentmg. on t~.s Course have spoken well of the keenne of the candidate and therr abilIty to absor~ the additional knowledge. The Cour e wa welcomed by many as offenn~ PTogre sive instruction and an opportunity to proceed beyond the more lImIted field of the Fir t Aid Certificate 5 Courses ~or the Certificate of Advanced Knowledge in Fir t Aid w~re held. du~mg the year and 65 Certificates awarded. Candidate for ~hIS exa~natIOn must hold the Higher Fir t Aid Certificate, and a the e illcrease In nu~ber m~re should proc~ed to. the Ad vanced Knowledge. The co-operatIOn .received from. ho pltaI m the organi ation of thi Advanc~d Course IS much appr~c~ated. In one area it wa agreed to join f~rces ~Ith the Red Cross and CIVll Defence for the Higher and Advanced Frrst Aid Courses, thus not only saving expenses but avoiding the need for a number of very small classes. . Shortage of doctors makes the training of lay instructors of the utmo t Importan~e and the Post ~ffice Ambulance Centre now provide intensive course~ wIt.h a comprehenSIve syllabus of methods of in truction. We hope that thIS will encourage others in this direction. The. e~cellent co-operation between Education Authorities and the AssociatIO~ has .had very good results. Many of our Centre have been successf,!l m theIr apP.roach to schools, and First Aid is now included in the curncu~um of ~n mcreasing number. In Greater London 114 classes we~e orgall1se~ dunng the year for schools under the Inner London EducatIon Auth?nty. The total number of schools on the list of those asking for, or ~arrymg out First Aid training was 150 at the end of 1966. Leeds and Chichester deserve special mention in this field. The newly established Association Centre in York sponsored courses at ~olleges and the Centre of Further Edu~ation ~~d in Evening Institutes, ~n one case ~5. I?embers expressed the WIsh to Jom the Brigade, resulting m a new DIVISIOn. In Cheltenham, Teacher Training Colleges provide ANNUAL REPORT,

5 First Aid classes for Physical Education Staff, etc., ~ut make them a~ail able to other, and the North Gloucestershire Techrucal College prOVIdes Fir t Aid training for pre-nursing students. . In Lancashire very satisfactory progress has bee~ mad~ m Blackpool, Manche ter, Warrington, Wigan and Lancaster. FIrst AId classe~ have been organi ed in the University and College of Further EducatIOn as well a in many of the schools. The Cheshire County Headquarters Centre also reports progress in the approach to scho?ls and Colleges of Further Education throughout the County and receIVed the whole-hearted cooperation of Head Teachers. ., . . . Fir t Aid Competitions playa large I?art m. t~a.mlI~g an~ a~OUSl?g I~ terest and I wish to report on our major actIVItIes In t~llS dlrectIOp. m some detail in view of its importance. A new Three CountIes CompetltIOn ha been e tabli hed covering Herefordshire, Glouce tershire and Worcester hire. The first competition was held at Hereford for a --r:r?phy presented by the County Director. A number of new competItIOns were started during 1966 of which mention might be made of York, ~ugby, Stourbridge and Leigh, the latter being for Scouts, Cadets and GUIdes. A Blackpool Centre competition comprised 2.4. teams from all o.ver Lancashire and Chorley introd uced a competItIOn for the first tIme. The South Fylde Centre organised a competition planned to encourage you.ng people in their study of Fir t Aid with a Yout~ Section and ~ Juruor Section. Team from the St. John Ambulance Bngade, Lancashire Constabulary The Cadet Corp, Boy Brigade a.nd Y ..M.C.A. to.o~ part. The Manche ter Centre held it Tenth Annual FIrst Aid CompetItIOns and 61 team from Ind II try, Service Police, Fire Brigade, Government Department and the Brigade took part. At Northwich an out tanding competition was held with the help and co-operation of Imperial Chemical Industries Limited and 78 teams competed. In a Fir t Aid competition organi ed by the Retford Branch of the A ociation orne 23 teams took part coming from as far afield as the East Riding of York hire, Southampton, Chester and Grirnsby. There were repre entatives of the Police, Nationa~ J?ock Labo~r Board, Gas Board, National Coal Board, Central Electnclty Generatmg Board and other industrie as well a the Brigade. Many Centre have assisted the Brigade recruiting campaign with First Aid Weeks and publicity drives. It is not possible to include reference to all our activitie in this field but mention is made of st. John Open Day held in Plymouth Guildhall. There were displays of First Aid, demonstrations of resuscitation, films with special programme of classes or. a "follow-up". As a re ult of the campaigD: in Ashington, ~9 new recrUIts were gained. The Granby Centre orgarused demonstratIOns at garden fetes shows etc. and 38 new members joined. Eastbourne gained 11 and Rugby 15. Stratford-on-Avon also had a successful campaign with 11 recruits and were able to form a new mixed Cadet Division in the south of their Area. Centres report close and effective co-operation with the Brigade and many are sharing Headquarters so that "St. John" is under ?ne roof. In Hereford there was a Safety Exhibition supported by the CIty Road Safety Committee, the Police, Fire Service, County Health Depart.ment, Industry, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Bngade. Hastings organised First Aid demonstrations and talks t? local. firms. and organisations. Brierfield produced their own brochure, clrculatmg thIS to

households in the area before their First Aid and Home Nursing Week in August when there were lectures, a Safety Exhibition and a film show. Sou.thpor~ circulated their training programme throughout the town, copIes be10g sent to Industry, Local Government Offices, etc. Many of our Ce~tres circulate information in this way and thu keep Indu try and others 1Oformed of the courses available. Another form of pUblicity was adopted at Hyde by a special approach to Youth Organi ations and schools and the Centre presented Basic First Aid book to local Youth Clubs. Many of our Centres co-operated with other organi ation by arranging lectures and demon trations for them including Women' [n titute You~g Farm~rs' Clubs,. Youth Club, Scout, Guide Boy Brigade, etc. SpecIal attentIOn was glYen to First Aid in the Home and I was very interested to see that one Centre covered the pecial a pect of Horne Safety for old people, which we hope will be followed in other area . The Reading Centre organised a series of lecture in conjunction with the local Fire Service covering "Fire Prevention in the Home" and "Fir t Aid treatment of Burns and Shock". Our Dorchester Centre provided a cour e entitled "~lements of First Aid" for motorists. Thi wa organised in conjunction wIth the local Road Safety Committee and led up to full Fir t Aid course held later, and encouraged motori t to carry First Aid boxe . An interest~n& scheme was int~oduced in Manche ter with the agreement of the AssocIatIOn as an expenment to provide for pecial training arrangements and refresher course for the Police to enable member of the Force .whose certificates had lap ed to bring them up to date. The cherne was dIscussed and approved by the Chief Constable at their National Conference in June, 1965. Now, as a result many Police Force of the country have adopted this scheme. The importance which Chief Con table h:a ve attached to First Aid training and the value placed upon the help gIven by the Association is most encouraging. As a result of suggestions by the As ociation the Metropolitan Police have studied the possibility of giving First Aid training to Traffic Warden . Their period of training is too brief to allow a full Fir t Aid course but it was ~ecided to. include in their syllabus elementary Fir t Aid in truction covenng a penod of four hours. This gives them an introd uction to the subject and ~ncou~agement to take a full course outside duty hour . ~o-operat~on wIth th.e ~med Forces resulted in First Aid training bemg orgamsed for umts 10 Germany and the Middle and Far Ea t. Courses are now held at the Guards Depot at Caterham and at Windsor for the Household Cavalry. The Corps of Royal Military Police now have regular First Aid classes at their Training Centre at Chichester. First Aid training was organised for a number of Airlines for their cabin crews. Amongst these were British Eagle International Airlines. Early i~ 1966 it was arranged to have regional conferences at which County Dlfectors and Centre Secretaries could discuss development and matters of mutual interest. A conference was held at Havant on 26th November, 1966, under the Chairmanship of Commander E. A. Morrison. B~rkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex were represented by their County DIrectors and Centre Secretaries. The County Director for Devon attended as an observer. Another regional conference was held at Hindlip Hall, Worcester. on 18th D.ecember, 1966, when County Directors and C~ntre Secr~tane.s from Bnstol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, ShropshIre, Warwlckshlfe and Worcestershire met for an exchange of ideas and

discussions. We wish to acknowledge the work done by Commander Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Doney of Hampshire who made the Havant conference possible and Mr. Willison, County Director for Worcestershire, who organised the Worcester meeting. These conferences brought to light many constructive suggestions for future development. It was decided that there should be some delegation of the functions of Headquarters in London to speed up the handling of class papers and to provide an easier and more personal lin~ with. Centres an~ ~lass Secretaries in the North of England. To achIeve thIS the AssocIatIOn established a Branch Office in York under the supervision of Mr. W. Gebbie, an experienced First Aider. By the end of the year the office was established and a number of Centres have commented favourably on this development. In the field of Publications, work on the revision of "Basic First Aid" continue and should be completed in the summer of 1967. The book "First Aid-Questions and Answers" was revised to bring it into line with the second edition of the authorised First Aid Manual in agreement with the St. Andrew's Amb:ulance Ass?ciation and the Briti h Red Cros Society, and should be avaIlable early 10 1967. Work has started on the revision of the "Preliminary Hygiene" and it i hoped that the new edition will be ready in the second half of 1967. The National Coal Board, in collaboration with the Association, produced a upplement to the Joint First Aid Manual to d~al. with the special features of First Aid in the Coal Mining Industry. It IS mtended for the use of Fir t Aiders employed underground and has now been bound in as a special edition of the Joint Manual. In the sphere of visual aids, which is a ver~ active featu~e of in~tructi0I?-' we receive a con tant demand for informatIOn and advIce. This need IS filled by regular study and new training aids. Charts have been reviewed, film trips revi ed to bring them into line with the teaching in the second edition of the First Aid Manual. In this work the British Electricity Council the National Coal Board and the National Dock Labour Board have First Aid Film and film strips for their organisations which have been made available to us. In collaboration with the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society a series of film Loops have been approved and should be ready for distribution early in 1967. Once again we had the honour of welcoming H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester who presented the trophie and individual plaques to the winning teams in the Grand Prior's Competition on 24th November, 1966. Her Royal Highness expressed her pleasure at the high standard achieved by the competitors. Included with the trophies were two new ones generously presented to the Association by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths for the runners-up in the men and women's sections of the Grand Prior's Trop.hy Competitions. The st. John Ambulance Association thanks the WorshIpful Company of Goldsmiths for this encouragement and stimulus to our competitions. The winning teams for the competitions held under the auspices of the Association which led up to the Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions were as follows:-

8 Competitions for Men: Police

Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre National Dock Labour Board Centre . United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority . . British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks British Transport Police . National Coal Board ..... Ministry of Aviation Ambulance Centre. Army Department Ambulance Centre . . . . National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association . . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre Fire Brigades Competitions for Women: Police

Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. . British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks . . . . Ministry of Aviation Ambulance Centre. Army Department Ambulance Centre . Gas Industry . . . . . . . . . . . National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association . . . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre .

Winning Teams: Metropolitan Police (P Division) South Western (Poole) Hull Aldermaston 'A'

London Midland(Camden'A') Southern (Southampton) Betteshanger Colliery R.R.E. Pershore R.O.F. Glascoed Plymouth City Transport H.Q. Group B (H.Q. Dept . Birmingham) City and County of Bristol Winning Teams: Metropolitan Police (No. 2 District) Merseyside and North Wales (Chester) Aldermaston

Scottish (Glasgow) D.A.G . 3 Liverpool P. and .E. Shoeburyness West Midlands Gas Board Liverpool Corporation Transport Savings (S.C.D. Morecambe)

These teams with the winners of the "Dewar" and "Perrott" Shield at the st. John Ambulance Brigade competitions took part in the Grand Prior's Trophy Competition on 24th November in the Seymour Hall , London. The winners were:Men: Women:

Police, Metropolitan (P Division) British Railways, London Tran port (Railways) and Briti h Transport Docks (Glasgow)

The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Executive Officer of the Order and representatives of the National Organisations with teams taking part in the competitions were present. The Associated British Picture Productions Limited provided the staging for this and other national competitions during the year and the Association wishes to take this opportunity of thanking them for their continued assistance. We also wish to express our appreciation to the members of the Medical Profession for their advice and co-operation as Judges and to the Stewards and Casualties who once again gave up so much of their time to ensure the smooth running of these competitions. 1966 saw the beginning of a new triennial period of appointments. There were a number of changes among our County Director. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all those of our County Directors who have agreed to continue in office and to express our appreciation for all they have done for the Association in their Counties. Dr. R. St. J. Buxton very kindly agreed to accept office as Association County Director for Bristol where we have not had a Director before. Dr. Buxton is well known to us as he has been Chairman of our Centre in Bristol for a number of years . In Buckinghamshire Mr. F. L. Gordon

resigned and we much appreciate his long service and regret his resignation, on account of ill health. He was succeeded by Dr. R. H. Kipping who has a wide knowledge of St. John affairs, having been with the Brigade until recently. Mr. F. E. Williamson, Chief Constable for Cumberland and Westmorland, who was Assistant County Director has now kindly agreed to accept the appointment of County Director for these two Counties. Brigadier V. F. S. Hawkins, who was our County Director for Dorset, re igned and we offer him our warm thanks for all he has done to establish the Association in that County. He was succeeded by Mr. A. Hambleton, Chief Constable for Dorset, who was Deputy County Director for a year. In Gloucestershire, Brigadier H. L. Lewis resigned as County Director as he was moving out of the County. We are glad to say that Brigadier Lewi has taken up an appointment with the Association in Greater London and we thank him for all his keenness and interest. He was ucceeded in Glouce tershire by Dr. C. R. de C. Sadler, Chairman of the As ociation Centre in Cheltenham for many years after long service with the Brigade. A County Director was appointed for Jersey, Captain A. E. W. McFadyen, who has done much for St. John particularly in connection with the St. John Council for Jersey. I am very pleased to say that the Reverend H. G. fade ha very kindly agreed to take on the office of County Director for Suffolk in succe sion to Mr. H. H. Dawson. Mr. Eade has, for many year, been connected with the work of the Association in the County. In welcoming the e new County Directors hope is expressed that 1967 will enable us to fill those vacaneie which remain in some counties. Thi report cover the work of many thousands who voluntarily give up their time to carry out the prime function of the St. John Ambulance Association in England and in countries of the Commonwealth, of enabling their fellow-men and women to acquire a knowledge of First Aid, Nur ing and allied subject. We greatly appreciate all that they do and I wou ld like to thank al 0 those who contribute by their generosity to the fund of the A oeiation, whether to Headquarters or to our Centres. Without thi help our work would not be pos ible. I wish particularly to thank the member of the A ociation Committee for their regular support and advice and our County Director, Officers and Members of Centres who maintain and develop our organi ations in the Counties. The assistance given by the Medical and Nursing professions, by Lay Instructors and Demon trators and by Clas Secretaries is of immense value to the As ociation and clear proof of the value which is placed upon its contribution to the welfare of the Community. The great fund of willing voluntary service which j at the disposal of the St. John Ambulance Association i a matter of in piration to all who are concerned with its work. OVERSEAS

10 which have more than doubled over the previous year and now stand at 18. Flag Day Collections amounted to nearly £900. The Jamaica Police Centre continues to provide Lectures and Demonstrations for a number of public and voluntary bodie . The North West Centre also reports a substantial increase in the number of Certificates awarded. The Trinidad and Tobago Centre shows a splendid increase of nearly 500 more certificates over the previous year. The Barbados Centre reports a growing interest in training stimulated by the presence there of the Headquarters Training Officer. . The Malta Centre ~f the Association also hows very great expan ion In the number of certificates awarded, from 350 in 1965 to 532 in 1966. The value of thi achievement i the more remarkable in view of the Centre's policy of providing all normal courses free of charge. The Centre continues it~ progr~mme of aiding indu try by the provision of a two day course for Industnal workers on the treatment of electrical hock and resuscitation, and nearly 400 candidates attended the especial cour es. I,n Cyprus a speci~l ca~paign was mounted to extend the teaching of Child Care and HygIene In the rural areas, and a new First Aid Centre was opened at Arkaki. The Aden Centre reports an encouraging increase of 35 %in certificate. I? Iraq 530 pe.ople passed their Fir t Aid examination, and 90 pa ed theIr Home NurSIng examination. During the Cholera outbreak in Augu tf September, volunteer teams formed from Fir t Aider who had been in~tr.ucted in the giving of injections, vi ited outlying areas on behalf of the Mlmstry of Health. Some 15,255 people were inoculated against cholera by some 30 trained First Aiders. A valuable panel of Lecturers and Examiners consi ting of Doctors and ~ghly qualified lay persons is being built up and the First Aid training i given the warm support of the Government and its Minister. Copies of the Preliminary First Aid manual in Arabic have been sent to Bahrain, Dubai, Beirut and Saudi Arabia. I? the Sudan First Aid courses were organised for student at the Police \olleg~. The manual used at that time being the Arabic tran lation o~ the FIrst Aid manual; for subsequent courses the joint First Aid manual will be u~ed. Following the visit of the Deputy Director-General, Lt. General SIT Alexander Drummond to Khartoum there has been considerable enthusiasm ~n the te~ching o~ Firs~ Aid and there have been programmes concermng the alms of First AId knowledge on both radio and television. . ~he Centre in ~enya ~ontinues its efforts to expand First Aid activities In Industry and is meetIng with considerable success in this direction. Liaison is maintained with the Flying Doctor Service. Towards the end of the year the first course for the Higher First Aid Certificates was organised for those members of the Brigade who were qualified Lay Lecturers. I.n .l!ganda and als? in T~nzan~a .eff<:>rts were directed towards expanding actlv.ltles. Co-oper~tIOn With MIlllstnes and other Government agencies contlI~ues. to be frUItful as well as with the Red Cross and other voluntary orgalllsatIOns. In Nigeria the Police organised 36 courses. The number of valid Lay Lecturers Certificates now amounts to 123.

In Zambia 16 Lay Lecturers were trained covering the Police For~es and also employees of the Public Works Department. A number of .Fl!st Aid courses for members of the Police Forces were held and trammg progresses well. . . . In Swaziland with the encouragement of the CommissIOner-of-PolIce, First Aid training progresses well amongst the police and by the end of the year some 160 members of the Forces had obtained Certificates. The first Lay Lecturer was under training during the year. . In Ceylon active encouragement was received from the PreSident and the Mini ter of Health. In Sabah the Jesselton Centre of the Association showed considerable expan ion and the first Lay Lecturers' ~ou.rse ?as been held by the. Centre. The very active Centre of the ASSOCIatIOn m Hong Kong contmues to provide in truction covering most forms of public activity. A total of 272 men, women and cadet joined the Brigade Division during the year from As ociation classe . The Centre in Fiji is extremely conscious of its obligation to provide Fir t Aid knowledge commen urate with the needs of the country and particularly with the increa ing indus~rialisat~on. The 63 courses ~eld during the year have taxed the present lI~s~ructIOnal ?taff and det~rr:uned effort are being made to increase the trammg potentIal by the trammg of Lay Lecturer. At the Fiji School of Medicine 10 have so far become available. Nearly 100 demon trations of oral resuscitation were witnessed by large number of adult and children. In the British Solomon I land the rationalisation of First Aid training under the Go ernment Medical Department proceeded further during the year with course conducted for the Police and Marine Departments and a con iderable increase in intere t is reported. An approach wa made to the As ociation by the Boy Scouts Association of Haiti for tran lation of the Fir t Aid manual in French. Books were obtained from Canada and the Scouts have started training. The A i tant-Director-General, Mr. L. D. Wilkinson, made a tour of South Ea t A ia and parts of East Africa in the Spring. Wherever he went he received a warm welcome and wa able to have valuable discussions with Mini ters and high Government Officials. The opportunity was taken of vi iting the Headquarters in Karachi and to see a Home Nursing class at work. Whilst in India he met the senior Officials of the Headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Association there and attended a number of lectures in Delhi. A visit was also paid to Madras and Bombay. It is interesting to note that no licence is issued to drivers of public vehicles or taxis in India until they obtain a St. John First Aid Certificate. During his visit to Ceylon Mr. Wilkinson was able to discuss details of organisation with senior members of Association. In Malaya Mr. Wilkinson visited Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Seremban and saw a number of classes in operation. In Singapore he met members of the Council and the Association and witnessed work in classes at the combined St. John Headquarters. At the Police Training School he saw 18 classes in operation instructed by Lay Lecturers in Chinese, Malay and English with 672 members of the Police Forces being trained in First Aid. In Sabah there were discussions with Ministers and Government Officials and besides visiting Jesselton he was able to visit Labaun and Sandakan and Tawa.

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ASSOCIATION NATIONAL COMPETITIONS HELD DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW Police National First Aid Competitions for NJen and Women were held at the Porchester Halls, London, on 2nd March. Lt.-General Sir Alexander Drummond (Deputy Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Miss Alice M. Bacon, M.P. (Mini ter of State, Home Office). The Judges were:. Team Test Dr. C. C. Molloy Dr. T. C. Taylor and Individual Tests Dr. B. S. Baker . and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Metropolitan Police (P. Division) Buckinghamshire Constabulary 'A' . Northumberland County Constabulary . Gloucestershire County Constabulary Southampton Borough Police Monmouthshire Constabulary Staffordshire Constabulary 'A' West Riding Constabulary 'A' Liverpool City Police . Glasgow City Police 'B' . . Royal Ulster Constabulary . . ,. Maximum marks obtainable: 400 WOMEN 1. Metropolitan Police (No.2 District) 2. Lancaster Constabulary . . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

Marks Obtained 284 267! 266t 262 262 248 245!

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Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre Competitions for Men and J¥omen were held at the Seymour Hall, London, on 31st March. Sir Philip Southwell (Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaque were presented by Mr. R. D. V. Roberts (Industrial Relation Adviser, The Electricity Council). The Judges were:. Men's Team Test Dr. P. J. Roylance Women's Team Test Dr. J. A. Hanraty Dr. Bryan Jones, Dr. A. M. Nelson, Dr. D. M. Evans and Individual Tests Dr. S. T. G. Gray and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

South Western (Poole) Southern (Salisbury) . South Eastern (Brighton) London (Fulham) Eastern (Watford)

Marks Obtained 299 293t 290t 285t 2741

6. East Midlands (Nottingham) 7. North Eastern (Stella South). 8. Yorkshire (Rotherham) 9. Merseyside and North Wales (Bromborough) 10. Midlands (Birmingham) . 11. North Western (Pennine) 12. South Wales (Uskmouth) Maximum marks obtainable: 400 WOMEN Merseyside and North Wales (Chester) South Eastern (Worthing) North Eastern (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) . Midlands (Gloucester) South Western (Portishead) East Midlands (Kettering) Eastern (South Denes) Yorkshire (Sheffield) . 9. London (South East) . 10. North Western (Bolton) . 11. South Wales (St. Mellons) 12. Southern (Marchwood) Maximum marks obtainable: 400 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

262 262 260 256 246 234 212

Marks Obtained 319t 31St 299t 297t 292 290 289t 284 282 273t 242 238

National Dock Labour Board Ambulance Centre Competition for Dock Workers was held in the Queen Mary College, London, on 16th April. Mr. T. O'Leary (Chairman of the National Dock Labour Board's Welfare Committee and President of the Centre) presided and presented the trophies and plaques. The Judge were:Dr. 1. Munro Sherriff and Dr. A. M. Nelson . Team Test Dr. C. Seeley and Dr. A. B. Gardiner Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:-

1. Hull . 2. Grimsby . . . 3. London Surrey Docks 4. Swansea 5. Leith . 6. Manchester . . . . . . 7. Liverpool Docks Division, S.J.A.B. 8. Plymouth . 9. Avonmouth . 10. Grangemouth. . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

Marks Obtained 288 27st 274 270t 257t 251 249 245 224 206

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Competitions for Men and Women were held at Winfrith, Dorset, on 12th May. Mr. G. Littlewood (Secretary A.E.E. Winfrith) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Mr. L. D. Wilkinson (Assistant Director-General, St. John Am bulance Association).

The Judges were:Dr. E. J. Gordon Wallace

. Team Test

Dr. William E. Hadden and Individual Tests Dr. J. K. Ha ler . and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN

l'vfarks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Obtained

Aldermaston 'A' . Aldermaston 'B' . . . . Harwell Chemical Engineering Risley . . . . . Harwell Fire Brigade . Winfrith Fire Brigade Foulness ..... Maximum marks obtainable: 400

328 319 270 266 258 245 217

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Marks 1. 2.

Aldermaston Risley.

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Obtailled

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The Judges were:Dr. James W. Junor Men's Team Te t Dr. Ian Mackenzie . Women' and Police Team Te t Dr. W. A. S. Llewellyn, Dr. T. J. Ryan, Dr. A. R. Bone and Dr. C. H. B. Lawfield Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN

Marks

12. 13.

London Midland (Camden 'A') . Southern (Eastbourne) . . Eastern (Parkeston Quay 'A') .. North Eastern (York Carriage Works 'A') Southern (Twickenham). . . . Western (Exmouth Junction C. & W. Scottish (Bridgeton) . Scottish (Falkirk) ..... London Midland (Derby Loco No.1) Eastern (King's Lynn 'B') . Western (Paddington Passenger) London Transport (Acton 'A'). . . North Eastern (Bradford Forster Square) . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

Marks Obtained ]. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Obtained

320 319t 316t 315t 314t 300 300 296t 293 290t 288 270t 240t

Scottish (Glasgow) . London Midland (Crewe) Eastern (Liverpool Street) North Eastern (Hull D.O.) Western (Bristol) . Southern (Regent Street) . . London Transport (Baker Street) . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

332 313t 309 2861266t 254 249

POLICE

Marks Obtained 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

300 283

British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks Competitions for Men and Women and British Transport Police Competition were held at the Central Hall, London on l8th 1ay. Sir Philip Southwell (Director-General) presided and tbe trophie and plaque were presented by Mr. Maurice Holmes (Chairman, London Tran port Board).

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

WOMEN

outhern (Southampton) . London Midland (Heysham). Eastern (Parkeston Quay) Western (Paddington). . London Transport (Lambeth N o rth Eastern (Bradford) . Maximum marks

.. orth) . . . . obtainable: 400

303 300t 296t 295t 269t 262

ationa! Coal Board Competition for Miners was held at the Derbyshire Miner' Holiday Centre, Skegne ,on 21st May. Dr. J. M. Rogan (Chief Medical Officer, rational Coal Board) presided and the trophies and prizes were pre ented by Mr. W. Paynter (Secretary, National Union of Mineworker ). The Judges were:Dr. D. H. Pick and Dr. R. T. G. Craig . Team Test Dr. M. G Spark and Dr. J. W. Junor Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:Marks Obtained 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Betteshanger Colliery Easton 'A' Colliery Bolsover Colliery . Hafodyrynys Colliery . Dean and Chapter Colliery Parkside Colliery . Littleton Colliery St. John's Colliery. . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 500

365 364t 351 343t 340t 323 297t 279t

Ministry of Aviation Ambulance Centre Competitions for Men and Women were held at 6 Burlington Gardens, London, on 16th June. Sir Philip Southwell (Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Mr. J. W. Snow, M.P. (Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Aviation) The Judges were:Dr. A. M. Nelson . Team Test Dr. H. L. Sparrow and Dr. M. Cohen Individual Tests

and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN

Marks Obtained 1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

R.R.E. Pershore . R.O.F. Burghfield R.O.F. Cardiff .. E.R.D.E. Waltham Abbey D.A.G. 3 Liverpool . R.A.E. West Freugh. . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

283t 281 253t 251t 231 177

Marks Obtained 2. 3.

D.A.G. 3 Liverpool . R.P.E. Westcott . . . . . S.R.D.E. CD. Unit Christchurch R.A.E. Farnborough ..... . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

MEN 1. 2. 3.

WOMEN 1.

. Women's Team Test Dr. Dorothea F. Coles Dr. B. S. Baker, Dr. R. G. Wrangham, Dr. R. G. Orr and Individual Tests Dr. M. Cohen and they placed the teams in the following order:-

257t 231 215t 169

4. 5.

6. 7.

8. 9.

10. 11.

Army Department Ambulance Centre Competitions for Men and Women were held at 6, Burlington Gardens, London, on 23rd June. Mr. L. D. Wilkinson (Assistant Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Sir Arthur Drew (Permanent Under Secretary of State (Army)). The Judges were:Dr. J. H. Chambers. . . Team Test Dr. R. G. Wrangham and Dr. Albert Conn Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:-

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5. 6. 7.

8. 9.

MEN

Marks Obtained 1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

R.O.F. Glascoed . CD.E.E. Porton R.O.F. Birtley. . . M.E.x.E. Christchurch R.O.F. Leeds. . . . . 35 C.W., R.E.M.E. Old Dalby . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

305t 305 301t 278 254 253

WOMEN

Marks Obtained 1. 2. 3.

P. & E.E. Shoeburyness . R.O.F. Glascoed . CO.D. Donnington . . R.A.R.D.E. Fort Halstead . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

269t 263 259t 258

Gas Industry Competitions for Men and Women were held at Friends House, Lond~:m, on 22nd Sept~mber. Sir Philip Southwell (Director General) presIded and the trophIes and plaques were presented by Sir Henry Jones (Chairman, Gas Council). The Judges were:Dr. J. H. Chambers. Men's Team Test

297 296 284 276 276

West Midlands Gas Board South Western Gas Board North Eastern Gas Board Eastern Gas Board Wales Gas Board . outhern Gas Board. . North Western Gas Board Scottish Gas Board . . North Thames Gas Board South Eastern Gas Board East Midlands Gas Board Northern Gas Board ., Maximum marks obtainable: 400 WOMEN

1. 2. tie 4.

Marks Obtained

272 271

269 269 268 224 218

Marks Obtained

278t 268 268 260 248 235t 226 223 222

West Midlands Gas Board Southern Gas Board. . North Eastern Gas Board Northern Gas Board Scottish Gas Board Wales Gas Board .. East Midlands Gas Board North Western Gas Board South Western Gas Board . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association Competitions for Men and Women were held at Plymouth on 2nd October. Mr. J. G. Timpson (General Manager and Engineer, Plymouth City Transport, and President of the Association) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Rear Admiral A. J. Cawthra (Admiral Superintendent H.M. Dockyard, Devonport). The Judges were:. Men's Team Test Dr. C. G. Batty-Smith Women's Team Test Dr. R. St. J. Harold Dr. T. E. Wood, Dr. T. I. Sibbald, Dr. J. Armstrong and Individual Tests Dr. R. I. Maitland . and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN 1. 2. 3.

Plymouth City Transport. . Birmingham City Transport . London Transport

Marks Obtained

. .

323t 303 301t

22 4. Glasgow Corporation Transport 5. Edinburgh Corporation Transport 6. Aberdeen Corporation Transport 7. Sheffield Corporation Transport. Maximum marks obtainable: 400

23 270+ 267t 264 236

WOMEN 1.

Liverpool Corporation Transport

2. Cardiff Corporation Transport 3. Preston Corporation Transport 4. Edinburgh Corporation Transport 5. London Transport 6. Glasgow Corporation Transport Maximum marks obtainable: 400

Marks Obtained

302 275 274 265 260 260

General Post Office Ambulance Centre Competitions for Men and Women were held at the Seymour Hall, London, on 20th October. Sir Philip Southwell (Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Sir Ronald German. The Judges were:Dr. J. Munro Sherriff Men' Team Te t Dr. P. J. Roylance Women's Team Te t Dr. C. Sharp, Dr. H. Temple Phillips, Dr. I. G. Lennox and Dr. Allan Walker Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. 11.

12. 13.

Headquarters Group B (H.Q. Depts. Birmingham) London Telecommunications (East T.A.). . . Wales and Border Counties (Swansea P.O.A.C.) . Northern Ireland (Belfast H.P.O.) ..... . Headquarters Group A (H.Q. No. 1. Branch, P.O.A.C.). North Western (Lancaster P.O.A.C.) London Postal (West Central D.O.) Savings (P.O.S.D. Harrogate) . . Home CountIes (Brighton T.M.O.). . South Western (Taunton T.A. (Yeovil)) Scotland (Aberdeen H.P.O.) . Midland (West Midland T.M.O.) North Eastern (Leeds H.P.O.) . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

farks Obtained

2771 275 262t 260 258 2541 251 248 244

235 216t 214 205t

11. 12. 13.

Scotland (Dundee T.M.O.) . North Eastern (Leeds H.P.O.) . . Home Counties (Southend T.M.O.). . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

230t 210t 205t

Fire Brigades Competition was held at the County Fire Headquarters, Chichester, on 27th October. Mr. S. F. Crook (County Fire Officer, West Sus ex) presided and the trophy and plaques were presented by Professor H. C. Stewart (Principal Medical Officer, The St. John Ambulance Association).

The Judges were:Dr. K. N. Mawson . Team Test Dr. C. W. Law and Dr. R. A. White. Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:-

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

ity and County of Bristol . County Borough of Wigan . City of Birmingham . . County Borough of S'¥. ansea. . Great Yarmouth County Borough Portsmouth City . . York ounty Borough . . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

Marks Obtained

301 280 272

239 236 224 205

The Grand Prior's Troph) Competitions for Men and Women were held at the Seymour Hall, London, on 24th November. Sir Phillip Southwell (Director-General) presided and the trophies and medallions were presented by H.R.H. The Duche s of Glouce ter (Dame Grand Cross of the Order of t. John).

The 1 udge were:Dr. ]. Stuart Horner Men's Team Test Dr. A. Burns Women's Team Test Dr. N. Michael O. Hewett, Dr. 1. S. H. Lodge, Dr. A. Everard and Dr. H. C. Williamson Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:-

WOMEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. tie

Savings (S.C.D. Morecambe) . North Western (Liverpool T.M.O.) . . . London Telecommunications (South East T.A.) Midland (West Midland T.M.O.) . . . . . South Western (Bournemouth T.M.O., LC.D.S.) . London Postal (West Central D.O.) Northern Ireland (Belfast T.A.) . . . . Headquarters Group A. (A.G.D. Chesterfield) Headquarters Group B (H.Q. Depts. Birmingham) Wales and Border Counties (Swansea P.O.A.C.) .

MEN

Marks Obtained

282+ 269 264+ 259+ 256t 252 251 244

241 241

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Police (Metropolitan (P Division)). . . . . . The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Bath City Police) . Gas Industry (West Midlands Gas Board (Oswestry)) . . United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (A.W.R.E. Aldermaston) . . . . . . . . . . . . National Coal Board Miners' Competition (Betteshanger Colliery). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks (Camden)

Marks Obtained

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ASSOCIATION COUNTY DIRECTORS BERKSfllRE BRISTOL. . . . . BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CHESHIRE. . . . CUMBERLAND &WESTMORLAND DERBYSHIRE DEVONSHIRE DORSET. DURHAM ESSEX . . . . . GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GREA TER LONDON . . GUERNSEY, Bailiwick of. HAMPSHIRE HEREFORD. JERSEY . . LA NCASfllRE LONDON . . . . NORTHUMBERLAND OXFORDSHIRE SHROPSHIRE SOMERSET . SUFFOLK SURREY. SUSSEX. . . . WARWICKSIDRE . WORCESTERSHIRE. . . . YORKSHIRE (Hull & East Riding) YORKSIDRE (West Riding) . YORKSHIRE (North Riding) .

(Correct up to 24th June, 1966) M. Williams, Esq., Lukers, 47, High Street, Theale, Reading, Berks. Dr. R. St. J. Buxton, 15, Belvedere Road , Bristol 6. Dr. R . H. Kipping, 45, Ledborough Lane, Beaconsfield. K. C. Cook, Esq., F.C.A., 87, Lord Street, Liverpool 2. F. E. Williamson, Esq., The Chief Constable's Office, Carleton Hall, Penrith. The Viscount Scarsdale, Kedleston t Jail, Kedleston, Derbyshire. Squadron-Leader W. H. Scorer,S, St. Paul's Road, Newton Abbot. A. Hambleton, Esq., M.e., The Chief Constable's Office, Dorchester. Lt.-Colonel H. J. Gillman, T.O., 44. Sadler Street, Durham. Dr. D. 1. Acres, Thundersley Lodge, Runnymede Chase, Thundersley, Benfleet. Dr. C. R. de C. Sadler, 2, Oriel Terrace, Cheltenham. Lt.-Col. R. A. Payne, J.P., 4, Wentworth Park, Church End, Finchley, N.3. Dr. W. R. Cambridge, 31 High Street, Guernsey, Channel Islands. Commander E. A. Morrison, R.N., Old Bridge House, Dogmersfield, Hampshire. H. J. Harris, Esq., M.B.E., 38, Underhill Road, Tupsley, Hereford. Capt. A. E. W. McFadyen, E. R.O., La Turbie, Claremont Road , Jersey. tv K. C. Cook, Esq., F.C.A., 87, Lord Street, Liverpool 2. VI Vice-Admiral Sir Peveril William-Powlett, K.C.B ., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., 80 Old Church Street, London S.W.3. R. L. Bellwood, Esq., T.O., 42, Mosley Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne l. Colonel A. V. G. Dower, T.O., o.L., M.F.H., Newington House, Warborough, Oxford. Dr. D. A. Ireland, M.A., B.M., B.CH., Council House Court, Shrewsbury. Lieut.-General Sir Brian Kimmins, K.B.E., C.B., Rodwell House, West Lambrook, South Petherton The Reverend H. G. Eade, The Rectory, Bucklesham, Ipswich. Dr. Caleb P. Wallace, B.A., M.B., B.CH., St. John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford. R. Breffit, Esq., O.S.E., New House Farm, Laughton, near Lewes. Brigadier R. A. Phayre, D.S.O., SU.A.A., H.O., 25, High Street, Warwick. J. A. Willison, Esq., O.B.E., Chief Constable, Hindlip Hall, Worcester. Dr. Bryan Reffold, "Parkholrne," Lelley, Preston, Hull. Sir George Scott, C.S.E., Chief Constable, West Riding Constabulary, P.O. Box 9, Wakefield, Yorks. J. Hughes, Esq., "Eastgate," The Grove, Marton-in-Cleveland, Yorkshire.

DEPUTY COUNTY DIRECTORS LANCASHIRE . SOMERSET . . . WARWICKSHIRE .

Lt.-Colonel D. H. S. Pain, M.B.E., T . O., J.P., lO, James Street, Liverpool 2. Captain John Lloyd, M.C., Langford Court, Langford Budville, Wellington. Major R. C. Warlow-Harry, M.C., J.P., o.L., Westfield Farm, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire.

GREATER LONDON County Director . Deputy Director. Assistant Directors: Western Area . South Western Area South Eastern Area . . . Northern/North Western Area

Vice-Admiral Sir Peveril William-Powlet, K.e.B., K.e.M.G., e.B.E., o.s.o., 1, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W.l. Lt.-Colonel R. A. Payne, J.P., 4, Wentworth Park, Church End, Finchley, N.3. Lt.-Colonel John Coates, 3, Darby Crescent, Sunbury-on-Thames. Brigadier H. L. Lewis, e.B.E., Longford Lodge, Hampton, Middx. D. J. Hallard, Esq., 46, St. John's Road, Petts Wood, Kent.

NORTH-WEST REGION Director . . Deputy Director. Assistant Directors: Cheshire. . . Greater Manchester Merseyside . N.E. Lancashire Preston South Fylde

K. C. Cook, Esq., F.e.A., 87, Lord Street, Liverpool 2. Lt.-Colonel D. H. S. Pain, M.B.E., T.O., J.P., 10, James St., Liverpool 2. H. Watson, Esq., F.e.A., Chief Constable, Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Chester. W. J. Richards, Esq., Chief Constable, Central Police Office, South Street, Manchester. Major S. J. Harvey, O.B.E., Deputy Chief Constable, Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Chester. R. R. Bibby, Esq., Chief Constable, Chief Constable's Office, Blackburn, Lancs. W. H. Linaker, Esq., M.B.E., The Copse, 7, Mellings Lane, Eaves Road, St. Annes on Sea. T. H. Thomason, Esq. , J.P. , 180, Breck Road , Poulton-Ie-Fylde, Lancs.

Classes in the areas of Centres marked with an asterisk are arran ged

direct commun ication WIth Headquarters as Detached Classes.

CENTRES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Corrected up to 24th June, 1966)

County and Centre BERKSHIREBrimpton .

Formed

President

Chairman

Honorary Secretary

1966

Didcot. . Finchampstead

1966 1966

Maidenhead Reading

1966 1955

Mrs. G. Bowden, "Redlands," Brimpton Common, near Reading. Mrs . M . Wallace, 55, Blenheim Close, Didcot. Mr . Jane Foster, The Hatches, Finchampstead.

Mrs. E. J. Mockler Sir Ambrose Flux-Dundas Lady Milverton

·Windsor

J880

The Mayor

Rev . Dawson-Walker

Mi M . Fewtrell, 127, Westborough Road, Maidenhead. Mrs. W . G. Thomas, St. John House, 101, London Road, Reading. H . C. W. Hobbs, 143a, St. Leonards Road, Windsor.

BIRMINGHAM .

1880

Arthur Lloyd

S. J. Weir

E. W . Martin, 100, Lionel Street, Birmingham 3.

BRISTOL .

1880

The Dean of Bristol

Dr. R. St. J. Buxton

E. C . Bartlett, 33 , Alcove Road, Fishponds, Bri tol.

BUeKINGHAMSHIRECounty Centre

1922

CAMBRIDGESHfREWisbech

1909

CHESHIREHeadqua rter Centre

1964

Mrs. E. P. Somers, 2, Wendover Road, Aylesbury. W. Stewart Elgood

Miss W. E. Boyden, 7, Oakroyd Crescent, Wisbech. H . Watson , F.e .A.

Altrincham

1964

Bebington .

1965

W . S. Jones

Birkenhead .

1912

W. Middeton

Chester. . Congleton .

1964 1966

The Mayor

Chairman of R.D.C.

T. E. Watson

J.D. Salmon Councillor F . Heapy,

J . P.

uperintendent D. Bailey, County Police Office, Crewe, Che hire. G. E. Alexander, 43, Leicester Avenue, Timperley, Che hire. Constable K. J. Foster, County Police Office, New Ferry, Bromborough. A. C. Blaylock, 12, St. Vincent Road, Claughton, Birkenhead. Sergeant Borthwick, Cheshire Constabulary, Che ter. Constable L. P. Hughe , Second Police Hou e, Bu ton Road, Buglawton, Congleton.

Formed 1964

President The Mayor

Chairman Dr. J. Carson

Honorary Secretary Sergeant D. E. Roberts, 21, Moreton Road, Crewe.

Ellesmere Port

1965

Ald. T. Astbury

Inspector Bowden

Hyde

1964

The Mayor

P. G. Wilkes

Macclesfield

1964

The Major

A. F. Cook

Northwich .

1964

J. H. Eaden

Councillor S. Williams

Runcorn

1966

Dr. V. G. Cove

W. G. Arden

Constable 1. Royle, 427, Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, Wirral. Sergeant G. H. Hamlett, Albric House, Vicarage Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle. Sergeant 1. R. Burton, 33, Meritan Road, Handforth, Wilmslow. K. H. BonehiIl, 2, Westlands Road, Middlewich, Cheshire. 1. Forshaw, "Kimberley," 43, Halton Brow, Runcorn.

Stockport

1883

The Mayor

L. Massey, M.B.E.

Inspector J. Ruston, Police Headquarters, Stockport.

WaJlasey

1964

W. Marshall

Sergeant D. Chaddock, Central Police Office, Wallasey.

F. E. Williamson

Inspector R. H. Hendrie, Chief Constable's Office, Carleton Hall, Penrith.

The Mayor

A. M. Gurden H. Robinson J. W. Jones

Constable T. L. Hewitt, Police Station, Appleby. W. A. Middleton, 6, Belah Crescent, Stanwicks, Carlisle. T. H. Abbott, "Amberley," 10, Scaws Drive, Penrith.

The Mayor Chairman U.D.C. J. Newton

Dr. G. H. Edgecombe W . Seal J. Newton Dr. D. M. Edington

1964 1964

The Mayor

Dr. V. C. J. Harris Miss M . Young, S.R.

T. Whiteside, 19, White Stiles, Kendal. H. Pollard, 4, High Hill, Keswick. Donald Ross, 21, Lonsdale Road, Millom. Constable C. Phillips, Police Station, Hunter Lane, Penrith. R. mith, 15, Priory Road, St. Bees Whitehaven. Sergeant M. McKee, County Police Station, Workington.

DERBYSffiREDerby Granby & Ilkeston

1886 1898

C. Middleton, M.A. I. A. A . Macdonald

A. W. DarraH W. F. Rigley

J. O'Connor, 10, Chestnut Grove, Etwall, near Derby. W. H. Sheldon, 78, Little Hallam Lane, lIkeston.

DEVONS ffiR E Plymouth & District

1921

The Right Hon. Lord Roborough

G. L. Bunker

P. M . Cole, 121, Wolseley Road, Ford, Plymollth.

DORSETDorchester. Poole

1948 1929

The Mayor The Mayor

E. L. Richards Mrs. D. Galton

1948

Mrs. Joyce Sansom

G. Beazer

R. D. Hodges, 29, Grosvenor Road, Dorchester. Mr. M. Viney, 11, Hythe Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset. Mrs. M. Bond, S.R.N ., Holme Priory, Wareham, Dorset

1880

D. Edgar,

South Shields

1883

W. P. Webster

S. Grey

Stockton & Thornaby

1914

R. Pickersgill, J.P.

Sunderland

1893

Col. H. E. Kitching, M.B.E., D.L., J.P. W. O. Kirkwood, J.P.

County and Centre Crewe

CUMBERLAND & WESTMORLANDCumberland & Westmorland Headquarters. 1964 Appleby & North 1966 Westmorland 1964 Carlisle Cumberland Mines and 1895 Quarries 1964 Kendal. 1884 *Keswick 1888 *Millom. 1966 Penrith . Whitehaven Workington

Wareham Weymouth . DURHAMHartlepools

J.P.

J.P .

D. L. Rennison

EsSEXCentre Secretary

R. Robson, P.O. Box 4, 76, Church Street, West Hartlepool. A. M . Bage, 15, Beach Road, South Shields. R. J. McDowell, 152, Wolviston Road, Billingham. Co. Durham. Mrs. Constance Robson, 6, Rhoda Terrace, Grangetown, underland.

Mrs. 1. Vonderale, 91, London Road, Benfleet.

G LOUCESTERSHIRECounty Secretary Cheltenham

1912

Gloucester City

1881

Gloucester County

1957

North Cotswold

1962

South Gloucestershire

1958

Dr. A. Alcock

P. Boreham, M.ch. , F.R.C.S.

Lt.-Col. F. W. Williamson,o.B.E., 12, Royal Crescent, Chel tenham. D. L. Francis, 5, Treelands Drive, Leckhampton, Cheltenham.

W. E. Knowles

1. C. Gray, 18, Cedar Close, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucester. Miss M. K. Oswell, 12, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham.

The Earl of Buchan The Lady Violet Vernon

Lt.-Col. H. Middleton

Mrs. M. Bingley, Moor Cottage, Guiting Power, Glos.

Lt.-Col. 1. W. T. Wooldridge

Major W. Guy Jackson, M . . , T.D., Baldwin's Green, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos.

County and Centre Formed GREATER LONDONWESTERN AREACity of Westminster Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea London Borough of Hammersmith London Borough of Hounslow SOUTH WESTERN AREALondon Borough of Croydon London Borough of Richmond-uponThames SOUTH EASTER AREALondon Borough of Bromley Borough Polytechnic Branch NORTHERN/NoRTH WESTERN AREACity of London

Presidenr

Chairman

Lt.-Colonel W. R . Hornby-Steer, D.L. D. G. A. Screen, Esq.

Mrs. D. W. G . Faris, 2, Onslow Court, Drayton Gardens S.W.IO. J. A. A. Grant, c/o lOA Earls Court Road, W.8. L. D. Thomson, M.B.E., 55, Ravenscourt Road, W.6.

The Mayor

Rear-Admiral J. H. Walwyn, C.B ., O.B.E. A. M. Mason

The Mayor

1. E. Dane

Mrs. F. D . Shorter, 20, Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath , Surrey. J. Dennett, Room 207, Regal House, Twickenham, Middlesex. Mrs. W. A . Bevan, 5/7 Newman Road , Bromley, Kent.

V. Pereira-Mendoza

Lt. -Colonel C. E. B. Sutton, T.D. A. T. Corless

The Lord Mayor

Sir Irving Gane, K. c.v.O.

The Lord Mayor The Mayor The Mayor

The Mayor

HAMPSHlRECounty Secretary

J. L. Danahay, c/o Chiswick Products Ltd ., Burlington Lane, WA.

C. A. Ashd own , Borough Polytechn ic, Borough Road, S.E.l. Alan S. La mbo ll , S.W.I.

J.P. ,

c.c., Flat 8, 16-17 Pall Mall,

Mrs . J. S. Doney, " Cranford," 27, Church Road, Hayling Island.

1949

Councillor F. Samuel

Basingstoke

1959

The Mayor

Bournemouth

1926

The Mayor

Andover

Honorary Secretary

Gosport & Fareham North East Hants .

1948 1965

E. J. Crossland Alderman J . Drew, J .P .

Portsmouth Southampton

1881 1880

W. N . Wilson, O.B.E. Dr. H . C. MauriceWilliams, O.B.E.

HEREFORDSHIRECentral. Hereford

1967 1963

Comma nder E. E. Swa n (R., ., RTD. ) . R. Turnbull, F. R.C.Y.S. Alderman W.Collins

G. Albray Lt.-Col. H. N. Cole, O.B .E. , T.D. R . W . Bray D. C. L. Johnson

Mr . W. A. Wilson, Little Goddards, Hatherden, Andover R . G . Ehlen " H igh Meadows," Green Lane, Ellisfield, Basingstoke. A. R. G. Martin, 28, Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth.

Miss M. Harris, 50, Southampton Road, Fareham. C. J. Bates, 89, Hamesmoor Road, Mytchett, Camberley, Surrey. D . E. Gautrey, 37, Ca tie Grove, Portchester. Mr . A. E. Alford, 8, Obelisk Road, Woolston , Southampton

S. J. Webb, 3, Burden Road, Tupsley. H. J. Harris, M.B.E., 38, Underhill Road, Tupsley, Hereford.

HERTFORDSHlRELANCASHlREAccrington .

1884

Ashton-under-Lyne

1894

Bacup

1919

Barrow-in-Furness Blackburn

Col. G. G. H. Bolton, O.B.E., M.C., D.L., J.P. The Mayor

A. Brown,

W. R. Morris

J. W. Halliwell, Ambulance Drill Hall, Bull Bridge, Accrington . P. Bagu!ey, 45, Nottingham Drive, Ashton-under-Lyne.

J.P.

S. Kay

Mrs. J. Antrobus, 182, New Lane, Bacup.

1880

A. Aked, M.A., LL.B ., B.E.M. P . R. Brett

J. Holgate

G. Ashton, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness.

1885

The Mayor

D. G. Hartley, M.A.

Blackpool

1955

1. Gibrail

Bolton

1957

BootIe

1964

Brierfield

1889

Burnley.

1883

Bury Chorley

1949 1964

The Mayor

S. Parr

D. G. Lund, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Blackburn. K. W. Porter, 30, South View, Kirkham, Near Blackpool

J. Moody

Supt. H. Sankey, Central Police Office, Bolton.

H. E. Legg

Inspector E. B. Jones, Borough Police Station, Oriel Road, Bootie, Liverpool, 20. R. Ormerod, 36, Walter Street, Brierfield.

James C. Romanis The Mayor

J. H. Thompson F. Tomlinson T. Jackson

L. Jakeway, 10, Rosehill Mount, Manchester Road, Burnley. L. Perkins, 4, Manchester Road, Bury. H. Griffiths, 34, Highfield Road, South Chorley.

County and Centre CoIne Crosby Darwen.

Formed 1889 1964 1919

Fleetwood Grange-over-Sands Great Harwood Kirkby LancashireHeadquarters

1953 1964 1949 1965 1950

Sub-Centres: Lancashire County Constabulary

1964

N.W. Division N.C.B.

1964

President A. Exley

Chairman J. E. Driver, J.P. W. W. Mensforth P. D. Catlow

Dr. Cove

T. H. Thomason E. J. Cunningham J. Shackleton L. H. Russell, J .P. K. C. Cook, F.C.A .

Mrs. J. Cunliffe

W . H. Linaker, M.B. E.

Honorary Secretary Victor Burrell, 130, Harrison Drive, Colne. P. Phillips, 2, St. Mary's Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, 22 Mrs. M. M . Meggitt, 10, Bryers Croft, Wilpshire, Nr. Blackburn. J. C. Cross, 73, Bramley Avenue, Fleetwood. A. Marsden, 21, Fell Close, Grange-over-Sands. N. Hetherington, 13, Cannon Street, Accrington. J. Williams, 49, Sugar Lane, Knowsley, Prescott. Major T. E. Spencer, M.B.E., T.D., St. John Headquarters, 15/17, Mount Street, Preston.

Sergeant Speakman, Lancashire County Constabulary, Hutton, Preston.

C. S. Gregory, M.P.S .

R. Hilton, N.C.B., N.W . Division, Anderton House, Lowton, Warrington. B. J. Hopkins, 18, Castle Park, Lancaster. R. Lowe, 16, Hunt Street, Atherton, Lanes.

W. J. Clements, O.B. E.

R. L. Ball , S.J.A. A., 49a, Rodney Street, Liverpool,

Dr. G . O. Hughes, M.C.

J. Pemberton

H. Parsons, orth Western G as Board, Gay thorn Works, Medlock Street, Manchester. W . H Morgan, 39, Beaufort Street, Nelson. Miss E. M . Baiiey, 11, Ainsda le Crescent, Royton, r. Oldham. H. Selby, 32, Ba irstow Street, Preston. Mrs . G askell, M.A., J.P ., Saunder Brow, Newchurch-inRossendale. J. E. Thornhill, 3, Queen's Avenue, Wardle Road, Rochdale H . Latus, 20, Freckleton Road, Toll Bar, St. Helens.

S. Goldstone

J. E . Cotton

F. Heathcote, Central Fire Station, Crescent, Salford, 5.

1956

The Mayor

Councillor Nuttal

Southport

1887

Stretford and Urmston

1964

Lieut.-Col. R. Fleetwood W. J . Grace Hesketh, D.L. The Mayor Dr. T. Mcintyre

R. C. Sage, 7, St. Hilda's Road, St. Anne's, Lytham t. nne', Lanes. R. Mar den, 72, Hall Street, Southport.

Todmorden

1949

The Mayor

E. C. Hallam

Ulverston

1957

Chairman U.D .C.

Warrington Widnes . Wigan

1960 1967 1958

D. Aitken

Rev. Canon M . D . Grieve, M.A . E. B. Marston Ald . J. Guy T. AndreM

A. F . Whittaker, 19, High Elm Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire. H. MacRae, 1, Pleasant View, Longfield Road, Todmorden. A. C. Collins, " Byfield ," Storth, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. J. J. Johnson, 2, Bewsey Street, Warrington. G. E. Moss, 7, Midland Street, Widnes. Miss 1. Redford, 92, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan.

The Lord Mayor

H. N . Bream

Miss M. J. Freer, 112, Regent Road, Leicester.

The Rt. Hon. The Lord Brownlow

Dr. M . C. Lavin

F. G. Latchern. 47, Swallow beck Avenue, Doddington Road, Lincoln.

C. B. Mann

1888 1884

The Earl Peel A. Higham, B.E. M., J.P. Rt. Hon. the Earl of Derby, M.C., D.L. Sir W. Mansfield Cooper, LL.M . H. N. Roberts, LL.B., J.P. F. Berry

Preston. Rawtenstall

1889 1950

Frank Richard on R. L. Smith

J. W. Taylor, J . P . Mrs. E. Eastwood

Rochdale

1886

A. M. McMaster

A. Tweedale

St. Helens

1884

The Lord CozensHardy, D.L., J.P .

Salford .

1964

South Fylde

Lancaster Leigh, Atherton and Tyldes/ey Liverpool

1956 1950

Manchester

1880

Nelson Oldham.

1880

LEICESTERSHIRE (and RUTLAND)County Centre LINCOLNSHIRECoun ty Centre

1917

W. Fryer Dr. B. G ilbert

LONDON (see GREATER LONDON)NORTHAMPTONSHI.RENorthampton . Wellingborough

1886 1888

NORTHUMBERLANDAshington

1953 1958

Blyth Haltwhistle and West Northumberland

1959

J. S. Parker

F . C. Gibbs, 18, Birchfield Road, Northampton. J. S. Parker, 12, Church Street, Wcllingborough.

W. Gibson

Dr. J. Dobson

L. T. Wedderburn, 29, Westfield Crescent, Newbiggin-by-

Dr. C. F. Fairlie, T.D.

Dr. A. S. Urquhart

the-Sea, Northumberland . F. S. Parsons, 21, Hunter Avenue, Blyth.

Lt.-Col. J. Clark, T.D.

T. Kelly, Garden House, Wapping, Haltwhistle.

County and Centre Morpeth

Formed 1964

Newcastle-upon-Tyne .

1910

North Shields.

1888

OXFORDSHIRECounty Centre

1926

Chairman President Brigadier P. H. M. May, Miss C. E. Beeli D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. C. Laws Professor H. Harvey Evers, M.S., F.R.C.S., F.R.C.O G Dr. C. MacAlister The Mayor Dowson Col. A. V. G. Dower, T.D., D.L., M.F.H.

Col. A. V. G. Dower, T.D., D.L., M.F.H.

Honorary Secretary C. W. Ligh foot, Civil Defence Dept., Southgate, Morpeth. J. W. Bland, 2, Osborne Terrace, Newcastle-uponTyne,2. R. Nessworthy, 6, South Preston Grove, North Shields.

Mrs. R. Kempson, 110, Ferry Road, New Marston , Oxford . Miss M. J. Freer, 112, Regent Road, Leicester.

RUTLAND

SHROPSHIRECounty Centre.

1879

Dr. D. A. Ireland

L. H . Trentham , 262, Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury

STAFFORDSHIRECounty Centre.

1948

Dr. T. K. Elliott

Mrs. D. Chancellor, St. John House, 49, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford.

SUFFOLKCounty Secretary Ipswich'

1880

W . Mayhew

H. G. Eade, 1, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Mrs. C. J . Hand scomb, Manderl y, Copdock, near Ipswich.

North East Suffolk

1954

Col. M. MacEwan, D.S.O., O.B.E., D.F.C., M.B. Sir Gervaise Blo is, Bt.

C. Cra ig, F.R. C.S.

J. W . Wilson, 9, Greenacre Crescent, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

West Suffolk

1956

W. T. Aitken, M.P.

Dr. D . A . McCracken

Dr. D . A. McCracken, 32, Westbury Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds .

SURREY-

County Secretary Farnham

Dr. F . Caldecott

1954

SUSSEXCounty Secretary . Brighton, Hove and District Chichester'

1952

The Mayor of Brighton

1954

Crawley

1954

Air Vice-Marshal T . A . Langford-Sainsbury, C. B., O.B.E., D.F. C., A.F.C. Mrs. Knight

Eastboume & District East Grinstead and District Hastings &St. Leonards Horsham Lewes, Haywards Heath & District

1954 1956

Worthing

Miss Eileen Spink , County Headquarters, St. John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford. Miss W . M . Ariss, 1, Longley Road, Farnham.

S. T . Denning, A.C.1.S., 8, Arlington Gardens, Saltdean, near Brighton. Mrs. F . H. Denning, 8, Arlington Gardens, Saltdean, W. F. Friend near Brighton . Lt.-Cdr. A. E. Inglefield, Mrs. M. F. Spackman 1, St. M ary s Close, Bersted Street, Bognor Regis, Sussex. R.N. W . S. Bevan

1880 1955

The Rt. Hon. the Earl De La W arr The Mayor Dr. T . L. Scott

G . J. Anderson, B.SC. Sir H . C. Sinderson Pasha, K.B.E. D . L. Brown F . G. Holmes, J.P.

1956

Burton Cornwall

Police Supt. W . Kilborn

1955

The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Midleton

A. J. Hayes

Coventry Kineton

1912 1962

The Lord Mayor

E. W. Cowpe-Pendleton J. H . McGhee

Leamington and Warwick Nuneaton Rugby' Stratford-on-Avon

The Mayor of Leamington Spa The Mayor The Mayor

P. Varley

1957 1958 1957 1959

E. R. Strange, 66, Deerswood Road, West Green, rawley. W. H. Sharpe, 10, Wharf Road, Eastboume. E. D . Ascroft, M.P.S., 218, Holtye Road, East Grinstead' H . A . Veness, 110, Victoria Avenue, Hastings. Miss W. M. Barker, 10, Hurst Avenue, Horsham. Miss Marion A . Chandler, c/o Police Station, West Street, Lewes. Mrs. E. S. Praill, 190, Terringes Avenue, Worthing.

W ARWICKSHlRE-

WESTMORLAND(see Cumberland)

H. C. Betts C. B. Bedford Dr. J. B. Bramwell, M.A.

N. E. Ward, 52, Dunchurch Highway, Coventry. Mrs. B. M. Swift, Norton School, Little Kineton, Kineton, Warwicks. Frank Chesters, 118, Radford Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. W. G. Hart, 381, Camp Hill Road, Nuneaton. A. J. Burton, Ambulance Depot, Temple Street, Rugby. Mrs. D. M. Weatherhead, Area Health Officer, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-A von.

County and Centre WORCESTERSHlREHalesowen'

President

Formed

Old bury

1961 1962

Honorary Secretary

Chairman C. J. Foxall

Councillor L. W. Carter, J.P.

K. W. Marchant

Sergeant R. E. G. Seale, Worcestershire Constabulary, Halesowen. B. G. Bromwich, Safety Officer, Albright & Wilson (Mfg.) Ltd., Oldbury. T. W. Bainbridge, 143, Parkfield Road, Stourbridge. G. L. Woodward, Orchard House, Hallow, near Worcester.

1883 1920

J. B. Cavanagh, M.C.

Major E. Wright, Dr. C. T. Mills

YORKSffiRE (EAST)Hull and East Riding County Centre

1882

Edward Chapman

C. M. Hinch

F. R. Charlton, Elm Cottage, Bewholme Lane, Seaton, Hull.

YORKSHIRE (NORTH)North Riding County Centre

]881

The Marquess of Zetland, T.D.

J. Hughes

T. L. Stirzaker, 8, Lavender Court, Marske-by-the-Sea.

1919

K. Berry

J. Martin

R. Harrison, 23, Clarence Street, Barnoldswick, Colne,

Barnsley & District

1955

The Mayor

G. Parfitt

Bradford

1953

Lancs. H. B. Dunstan, C /o Fire & Ambulance Dept., Broadway, BarnsJey.

W. Thomas, O.B.E.

F. Parker

1924

J. T. E. Jones

T. Bacon

Doncaster

1955

N. Hulley

W. T. Davis

Goole

]955

The Mayor

Halifax'

1912

The Mayor

Superintendent L. am haw A. Gelder, J.P.

Harrogate aDd District

1952

Dr. E. C. Fear

. J. impson

Heavy Woollen District 1883

Dr. J. Walker

E. Moss

K. Greenwood

J. Crawshaw

Dr. W. Brown Dr. J. Prentice, J.P.

*Stourbridge Worcester

YORKSlllRE (WEST)Barnoldswick

*Dinnington Main .

Hebden Bridge

1887

Huddersfield & District 1955 Keighley

1883

Miss

Leeds

1878

Dr. J. W. Silversides,

. Scatterty

J.P.

A. J. Paterson, B.E.M., M.A., B.L. J. Shaw, J.P.

Bradford, 2. H. Hayes, 134, Laughton Road, Dinnington, Sheffield. Harold Summers, N.C.B., Yorkshire Division, Medical Dept., "St. eorge' ," Thorne Road, Doncaster. T . J. Daniels, 5, Jacksonville, Goole. H. Hudson, Health Dept., Halifax Corporation, Powell Street, Halifax. F. Griffin, 22, Hollin Close, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate. H. Blakeley, 2, Fairview Avenue, Carlinghow Lane, Batley. F. Mitchell, 27, Mount Pleasant Drive, Mytholmroyd, near Halifax.

reenfield, 89, Ravensknowle Road, Dalton, Hudder field. T. 1. Me i h, 96, Devonshire Street, Keighley. H.

F. Willshaw, 3, Ringwood Avenue, Leeds 14.

Osgoldcross

1954

H. P.

Otley Rotherham *Saddleworth

1888 1962 1894

S. W. Morris S. Brierley

H. Hudson W . . Miles A. Holland

Selby

1955

H. B. Powell

B. Powell

C. E. Lazenby, 28, Falcon Drive, Love Lane, Castleford, Yorks. J. W. Thomas, 2, Granville Mt., Otley, Yorks. B. Crosswaite 6, Oakwood Road West, Broom Valley. J. Dronsfield, 56, Beech Avenue, Greenfields, Oldham, Lane. W. Smith, S.J.A.A. H.Q., Flaxley Road, Selby.

Sheffield

1878

J. G. Buxton

G. W. A hton

J . W. Webb, B.B.M., 23, Nesfield Way, Sheffield, 5.

Shipley & District.

1955

A. Watson

E. E. Bishop, 23, Valley Drive, Ilkley, Nr. Leeds.

W. F. Seed

D. Law, 63, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield.

H. B. Kearsley

D. Stocks, 69, Highthorne Road, Kilnhurst, near Rotherham. C. H. Brears, 8, Newton Lane, Outwood, near Wakefield.

*Sowerby Bridge

]890

Swinton

1902

Wakefield

1896

York

1890

CHANNEL ISLESJersey

. Johnson

W . F. Seed

The Mayor

W. Wright

J. Coward, 2, Florence Grove, Rawcliff, York.

1884

R. H. Le Masurier

Capt . A E .W. McFadyen

W. Gale, 9, Windsor Villas, Val Plaisant, St. Helier, Jersey. W. G. Baker, Gremyll, 22, St. George's Esplanade, St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

1885

Sir Peter Hyla Gawne Stallard, K.C.M.G., c.Y.o., M.B.E.

A. E. Kitto

C. C. Beaty-Pownall, c/o Chief Constable's Offices, Douglas.

Guernsey

[SLE OF MANIsle of Man.

SPECIAL CENTRES BRmSH RAn.WAYSEastern Region

G. F. Fiennes

P. Armstrong

London Midland Region

W. G. Thorpe

S.J.Judson

North Eastern Region

A.Dean

Dr. R. F. MacKenzie

Southern Region .

David McKenna

G. H. Luck

Western Region

L. W. Ibbotson

A. C. Parker

Maurice Holmes

K. G. Shave

LONDON TRANSPORT AMBULA CE POST OFFICE AMBULA CE

1902

THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AMBULANCE (England and Wales)

1949

MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY

1960

NATIONAL DOCK LABOUR BOARD ARMY DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE

1953

R.A.F. POLICE

1965

Dr. M. C. W. Long, C.B.E., T.D. The Rt. Hon. Lord Citrine, P.C., G.B.E.,

D. C. Balaam R . D . V. Roberts

H. Coleman, The British Railways (Eastern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, 13, Norton Folgate, E.!. 1. M. Park, The British Railways (London Midland Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, Melton House, 65/67, Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts. M. Athey, The British Railways (North Eastern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, York. F. E. Barnes, The British Railways (Southern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, 39, Craven Street, W.C.2. W. E. Freeman, The British Railways (Western Region), Arrival Side Office Block, Paddington Station, W.2. S. W. Harden, London Transport Ambulance Centre, Griffith House, 280, Marylebone Road, N.W.I. N. J. Cox, BWD/WHSB, Armour House, St. Martin'sIe-Grand, London, E .C.1. P. A. Crouch, Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre, Electricity Council, 30, Millbank, S.W.!.

LL.D.

1961

Sir Richard Clarke, K.C.B., O.B.E. T. O'Leary, O.B.E.

G. Wheeler, C.B.

1. N. B. Champain

Dr. K. Biden-Steele Lt.-General Sir Robert Drew, K.C.B., C.B.E., Q.H.P. Air Commodore W . 1. C. Inness, C.B., O.B.E.

Miss W. M. Higgins, Ministry of Technology, Room 186, Shell-Mex House, Strand, W .C.2. A. 1. Cratchley National Dock Labour Board, 22-26, Albert Embankment, S.E.l. C . L. C. Cooper, Civilian Medical Services (AD), Ministry of Defence, Lansdown House, Berkeley Square, W.1 . Squadron Officer E. P. M. Westbury, Ministry of Defence, Government Building, Bromyard Avenue, Acton , W.3.

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OVERSEAS (a) ADMINISTERED BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Chairman S. M. A . Ghanem

BAHAMAS

President Sheikh Ali Attef AI-Kaladi H.E. The Govern o r

N . G. Morris

Honorar y SecretarY The Commandant, Police Training School, Crater, Aden . ergeant Earl Alleyne, Police H.Q., Na sau, Bahamas.

BERMUDA

H. E. The Governor

Wing Commander 1. Fountain , D.F.C .

D. F . Fetigan, c/o Bermuda Electric Light Co. Ltd., Pembroke, Bermuda.

ADEN.

BRITISH HONDURAS BRITISH SOLOMONS

H .Q. Solomons Police Force, P.O. Box No. G.3, Honiara, Guadalcanal, B.S.l .P.

BRmSH WEST INDIESBARBADOS

H.E. The Governor

Major R. A. Stoute

GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS .

H.H. The Administrator

Dr. J. G. MacGregor

JAMAICANORTH EAST NORTH WEST

Margerita, Lady Howard- Lady Mitchell de-Walden,D.B.E. H. C. Cahusac, C.B.E., J.P. A. Dale

SOUTH EAST

E. G. Groves

SOUTH WEST

Dr. CarlO. Lyons

POLICE .

Deputy Commissioner of Police E. Williams

PRISONS' LEEWARD ISLANDSANTIGUA BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

H.E. The Administrator H.H. The Administrator

Major L. G. Quintyne, M.B .E., qua tic Clubgap, Garrison , St. Michael, Barbado . Val Anderson, Grand Cayman Islands, West Indies. Mrs. J. Collier, P.O. Box 146, Ocho Rios. A. Dale, West Indies Sugar Co. Ltd., Frome P.O ., Westmoreland, Jamaica. Mrs. G. Delapenha, St. John Headquarters, 2E, Camp Road, Kingston, 5, Jamaica. Mrs. R. E. Stewart, P.O. Box 149, Mandeville. Corporal R. F. Headley, c/ o Police Traffic Dept., 16, Lower Elletson Road, Kingston, Jamaica. George Davis, c/ o The General Penitentiary, Tower Street, Kingston, Jamaica.

Dr. K. Uttley Mrs. 1. Challenger, P.O. Box 52, St. John's Antigua. H.H.M .S .Staveley,c.B.E. Mrs. Y . Scott, The Cottage Hospital, Tortola, Briti h Virgin Islands.

President

Montserrat· H.H. The Administrator ST. Krrrs-NEVIS-ANGUll..LA H.H. The Administrator Dr. C. M. Sebastian TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO WINDWARD ISLANDSDOMINICA . GRENADA . St. LUCIA . ST. VINCENT CENTRAL AFRICAMALAWI . ZAMBIA CEYLON

Honorary Secretary

Chairman

K. G. Fletcher H.B. The Administrator H.H. The Administrator C. A. Sheppard H.H. The Administrator Mrs. B. R. Thomas H.E. The Administrator Lt.-Col. S. A. Anderson , M.V.O., M.B.E., C.P.H.

J. B Byron, c/o Police H.Q., Montserrat. Miss G. Sebastian, P.O. Box 192, Basseterre, St. Kitts. G. E. Olivier, 4, Terry Street, St. James, Trinidad . Chief of Police, Dominica. Miss L. Comissiong, P.O. Box 46, St. George's, Grenada. Police Headquarters, Castries, St. Lucia, W.I. Inspector F. O. Mason, Police Headquarters, St. Vincent,

W.I. A. A . Nyirenda, P.O. Box 532, Limbe, Malawi.

CYPRUS

H.E. The GovernorGeneral President of Cyprus, His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios

The Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Zenon G . Panos

C. I. Edwards, The S.J.A .A., Lower Lake Road, Galle Face, Colombo, 3. Miss S. Yeghiayian, P.O . Box 1711, Nicosia, Cyprus.

EAST AFRICAKENYA

G. C. Reed , M.B.E.

G . C. Reed, M.B. E.

The Association Secretary, Kenya Centre, S.J.A.A., P.O. Box 1469, Nairobi, Kenya. Mrs . L. Stow, P.O . Box 468 , Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania .

TANZANIA

M. N . E. Shaidi

UGANDA.

R. Muwanga

H.E. The Governor

W . E . Donovan ,

GmRALTAR

H.E. The Governor

Dr. J. C. Cassaglia

O.B.E., I.S. O.

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS ' H.E. The GovernorGeneral

Sir D o nald Jack on

HONG KONG

H. E . The G overn or

K. F . Ping-fa n

MALAYSIA

The Hon' ble. D a to The Hon·bl e. Mr. S. Abdul Razak bin M . Yong, LL. B., J.P . Dato Hussain , O. K.I.S . H .E. The Govern or Lt .-Col. J. V. Abela, O. B. E. H .E. The Governo r Dr. N . Leitch

GUYANA

MALTA & Gozo MAURITIUS SABAH.

how Shee Seng

SEYCHELLES SINGAPORE

Miss H. L. M. Few. Uganda Development Corporation , P.O. Box 16014, Wandegeya, Kampala, Uganda. D. J . Barnes, O.B.E., c/ o Inland Revenue Dept., Government Buildings, Suva , Fiji. Francis Felice, Pol ice Headquarters, Gibraltar. Chief Police Officer, Constabulary H .Q., Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert & Ellice Islands, Western Pacific. ". C. P . Von Eed eo, P .O . Box 236, Georgetown, Gu yana.

Mrs. Mary Walker, S.J.A.A. Headquarters, 2, MacDonnell Road , Hong Kong. S . K. Thury R aja h , SJ .A.A. & S.J .A .B. National H.Q., 41, She lley Road, Kuala Lumpur, Malaya. E . H . W. Borg, 109, Main Street, St. Julian's, Malta. The ecretary, t. John Headquarters, Abercrombie Road , Vacoas, Mauritius. Miss Amy Li, P.O. Box 432, Jesselton, Sabah. Sub-Inspector R. Morel , Police Headquarters, P.O. Box 46, Victoria, Seychelles.

H.E. Inche Yusof Bin Ishak

Dr. P. C. Kwan , O.B .E.

SUDAN

Hon. Secretary, S.J.A .A. Headquarters 420, Beach Road, Singapore, 7. ' asr. Ahmed, General Manager's Office (Personnel) Sudan Railways, Atbara, Sudan. '

WEST AFRICAGHANA . NIGERIACOAL CORPORATION

Organising Secretary and Training Officer c/o Ghana Police College, P.O. Box 740, Accra, Gh~na. G. C. E. Onoh

E. P. Nwasike

POLICE FORCE . RAILWAYS. PORTS AUTHORITY

J. O . M. Bolanle, A.M.INST.T.

SIERRA LEONEPOLICE FORCE . PRISON SERVICE

E. J. Sca~on, Personnel Manager, Nigerian Coal CorporatIOn, Enugu, Nigeria. Office of Inspector General Nigeria Police, Lagos. Chief Medi~al Officer, Medical Dept., Nigerian Railway CorporatIOn, Ebute Metta, Nigeria. W. Z. Coker-Di.ckens, Establishment Officer, Nigerian Ports Authonty Headquarters, Lagos, Nigeria. The Commandant, Police Training School, Hastings, Sierra Leone.

O. G. Hughes, M.B.E.

M. L. Fadika

Frank M. Kobi, Prison Officers' Training School New England, Freetown, Sierra Leone. '

(b) OTHERWISE ADMINISTERED

Headquarters Address

SOUTHERN AFRICA (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

P.O. Box, 7137, Johannesburg, South Africa.

CENTRAL AFRICA (administered by THE COMMANDERY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

P.O. Box 536, Salisbury, S. Rhodesia.

AUSTRALIA (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

Suite 1, Ground Floor, St. John House, 21, Macquarie Place, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA COMMANDERY (within THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

298, Wellington Street, Perth, W. Australia.

CANADA (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

321, Chapel Street, Ottawa, Canada.

NEW ZEALAND (administered by THE PRlORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

INDIA (administered by the INDlA

COUNCIL, ST. JOHN AMB LANCE

PAKISTAN (administered by the PAKlSTAN Co

SOCIATIO~)

ClL, ST. JOH . AMBULA CE ASSOClATIO

W ALES (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN).

ARDS (administered by the COMMANDERY OF

THE

ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

P.O. Box 1189, Wellington, New Zealand.

I, Red Cross Road, New Delhi I, India.

. ational Headquarters, Frere Street, Karachi, 4.

Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. 3rd Floor, War Memorial Building, 5, Waring Street. Belfast, 1, Northern Ireland.

CONTENTS

Page The Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Mo t of the Hospital of St. John of Jeru alem:

THE CADET RALLY, 1966

enerable Order

Members of the Royal Family 2

The Great and E ecutive Officer ' The St. John Ambulance Brigade Headquarter Officer

The Brigade Committee

Women'

Advi ory Committee

Cadet Advi ory Committee Commissioner-in-Chief'

7- 2

Report

-- - - - - -- -- - - -

incorpora ting Superintendent-in-Chief' Surgeon-in-Chief'

I S-

Report

I t)

19- 20

Report

Report of the Almoner , The Brigade in Action and In lighter vein

Art

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Directory of: Districts and Counties in England

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H.R .H . The Princes Margaret, Counte of nowdon Commandant in hief Ambulance and Nur ing Cadets, arriving by helicopter at The Rye, High Wycombe, for the 1966 Cadet Rally.

\tbe <Bra nb ]priorv. in tbe :J13rittsb 1Realm of tbe {(Doat \Denerable ~rber of tbe lbospital of St. 30bn of }erusalenl (Branb IPtior FIELD-MARSHAL HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER K.G., K.T., K.P., P.C., G.M.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O.

<rom ma nba n t:::::t Il::::<rbief of lRursing <rorps anb IDhnsions of -[ be St. 301)n :ambulance 1Brtgabe HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John

Appointed May, 1928

IDeptt t)? <rOl11111a l1ba 11 t::::i 11:::::<rblef of 1Rnl'sing Ci:orps Rnb IDl\?istons H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John

Appointed February, 1937

ct011l111anbant::::in::::abief f ..1r 1Till ales H.R.H. PRINCESS MARINA, DUCHESS OF KENT Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John

Appointed May, 1935

Ci:om ma nbant:cin::::ablef of ambulance Rnb 1Rul'sing crabe!s H.R.H. THE PRINCESS MARGARET, COUNTESS OF SNOWDON Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John

Appointed February, 1948

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T il E LORD WAKE II K.. M.O.

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T he Mo t R ev. and R t. Hon. THE LORD JS IIER OF LAMBETII, P.. , o.ev.o., D.D.

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Sir HARRY L KE, K.. M.G., D.UTT., LL.D.

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C. T. EVA

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Headquarters: 1, GROSVENOR CRESCENT, LONDON, S.W.I. ]3 rt gn{) e 'fb ea{)q narters COl71miss;oner-in-Chie! . R ear Admiral R OYER D ICK, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C. Lieut.-General Sir WILLIAM PIKE, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (From 24th June, 1967). MARJORIE, Countess of BRECK OCK, uperin / enden t-in-Chief. D.B.E. D r. M. M. SCOTT, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. urgeon-in-Chief R ear Admiral R . S. WELLBY, C.B., Deputy Commissioner-Tn-Chief D.S.O. The Lady MOYRA BROW E, O.B.E., Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief S.E. . Lieut. -Colonel ARTHUR GORING Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief Colonel W. L. R . BENYON ontroller O)'erseas. Dame BARBARA COZENS, D.B.E., Chief ursing Officer . R.R.C.

TAFF OFFICERS : D irector-General, St. John Ambulance Association H ospitaller

Commissioner-in-Chief, St. John A mbulance B rigade

Sir PHILIP So TIIWELL,

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Brigadier Sir STEWART D KE- LDER. G. 'V'O" M.D., F.R.C... .R . .

Lieut.-General Sir WILLIAM K . . B.,

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hie! talf Officer to CommissionerBrigadier AUBREY MILLER, D.S.O. ill-Chief talf Officers to COl71l71issioner-inWing Commander M. M. KANE, Chief M.B.E., R .A.F. (P ublic Schools Liai on) Mr . H. R ICHARDS (P.R .O.). Major 1. M. WILLIAMS Mr. W. HICKS (Brigade Press Liaison Officer) Mr. G. W. WOODHlLL Brigade ecretary . Mr. A. F. Nu Assistant Brigade Secretary PERI T NDE T-I -CHIEF'S DEPARTME T: Principal A dl77inistrative Officer (N) . Mi MURIEL WATSO ,O.B.E. Assistant Brigade Secretary and ecretary to Superil1tendentMi M. HARRISO ,M.B.E. in-Chief· Staff Officers to Superintendent- D OROTHY, Lady ELLE BOROUGH Mr . R ICHARD CAVENDISH, M.B.E. in-Chief. Mi M. D ow I G SURGEO -1 -CHIEF'S DEPARTME T: Assistant to Surgeon-in-Chief . D r. J. C. G RAHAM, M. R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.I.H.

Staff Officers to Surgeon-in-Chief Mr. G. KIRKHAM Mr. F. C. BAR ES CADET D PARTME T: Chief Officer for Cadets. Mi s P . N. MORISO OVERSEAS DEPARTME T: Mrs. E. M. G URTEE Staff Officer for Overseas ApPEALS D EPARTME T: Chairman, Appeals Committee Mrs. ELIZABETH COURT EY

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE BRIGADE COMMITTEE Chairman Lieut.-General Sir William Pike, K.. B., .B. E., D.S.O. Commissioner-in-Chief St. John Ambulance Brigade (ex -officio) Members Ex-officio

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Secretary-General. Director-General, St. John Ambulance Association. Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Surgeon-in-Chief. Deputy Commis ioner-in-Chief. Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Deputy Surgeon-in-Chief. Assistant Commissioners-in-Chief. Assistant Superintendents-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief. Chief Nursing Officer. Chief Commissioner, Priory for Wales. Commissioner for Northern Ireland. Chief Officer for Cadets. Appointed by Commissioner-in-Chief

Lieut.-Colonel R. E. W . Johnson, O.B. E., T. D., Commi ioner, N orthumberland- No.1 Region. Sir William Taylor, Bart. , C.B.E., D.L. , J.P. , Commis ioner, We t Riding of Yorkshire- No.2 Region. o. 3 H. L. Bosworth, Esq. , O.B .E., Commissioner, Nottingham hireRegion. L. R. N. Percey, Esq. , M.B.E. , J.P. , Commissioner, Hertford shireNo.4 Region. Group Captain G. H. Pirie, C.B.E., D.L. , J.P. , Commi sioner, London (Prince of Wales's) District- No.5 Region . S. Bunker, Esq. , Commissioner, Buckingham shire- No. 6 Region. Colonel C. T. Mitford-Slade, D.L. , J.P. , Commissioner, SomersetNo. 7 Region. T. K. Elliott, M.B ., B.S. , M.R.C.S. , L.R. C.P., Commi ssioner, Staffordshire -No.9 Region. Colonel G. M. Kinmont, O.B.E., D.L. , Commissioner, Cumberland and Westmorland- No. 10 Region. Major S. W. Barrow, D.F. C., Commissioner, Kent- No. 12 Region. Mrs. F. C. Dyson, O.B.E., County Superintendent (N), North Riding of Yorkshire. Mrs. D. F. Coles, M.B ., CH.B. , County Superintendent (N), Oxford shire. Lady Cumberbatch, County Superintendent (N), Kent. Capt. R. Parks. , District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), London. (Prince of Wales's) District. Miss D. M. Candy, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Oxford.

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WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman MARJORIE, COU TESS OF BRECKNOCK, O.B.E. Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Ex-officio Members The Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief. The Assistant Superintendents-in-Chief. Principal Administrative Officer (N). The Chief Nursing Officer, & Nursing Training Adviser. The Chief Officer for Cadets. The Representative for Wales (Lady Traherne). The District Superintendent (N), for Northern Ireland (The Countess of Roden). Regional Representatives Mr . F. C. Dy on , O.B.E., County Superintendent (N), North Riding of York hire- No.1 Region. Mrs. G. W. Lod ge O.B. E., J.P. , District Superintendent (N), West Riding of Yorkshire- No . 2 Region. Mrs. E. M. Epton, J.P., County Superintendent (N), LincolnshireNo . 3 Region. Mr . M . C. E. H arwood , S.R. . S.C.M., County Superintendent (N), Suffolko. 4 Region . Mrs . D . Hoadley, District Superintendent (N), London (Prince of Wales's) District- No. 5 Region. Mr . D . F. Cole , M.B. , H.B. , County Superintendent (N), Oxfordshire - N o. 6 Regi on. Mr . L. I. Town end , County Superintendent (N), East, South and North Devon- No.7 Region. Mrs . A. P. Hewat-Jaboor, S.R.N., County Superintendent (N), Shropshire- No . 9 Region . The Counte s of Carli Ie, County Superintendent (N), Cumberland and Westmorland- No. 10 Region. Lady Cumberbatch, County Superintendent (N), Kent-No. 12 Region.

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Chairman

Ex-officio Members The Chief Officer for Cadets Major-General Lewi Pugh, C.B., C.B .. , D.S.O., J.P., D.L., A i tant Chief Commi sioner (a igned to Ambulance Cadet) for Wale. Mr . W. Craw haw, M.A., A i tant Chief Superintendent (a igned to Nur ing Cadets) for Wale. J. H. Johnstone, E q., Commandery Staff Officer (Cadet) (A)- Commandery of Ards (Northern Ireland). * Miss E. Garrett, Commandery Staff Officer (Cadet ( )) Commandery of Ards (Northern Ireland). *

Regional Representatives Miss .J. W. Adam, County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N), N rth Riding of Yorkshire-No.1 Region. Miss. J. Barker, County Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ), Ea t Riding of YorkshIre-No.2 Region. G. C. Wil~ey, E q., County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) orthampton - No.3 RegIOn . J. N. G. Troughton, E q., County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) Hertfordshire-No.4 Region. ' Capt. R. Parks., District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), London (Prince of Wales's) District- No.5 Region. Miss D .. M. Candy, County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N), OxfordshireNo.6 ReglOn. Mrs. D .. I. Rowlands, County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N) Somer etNo.7 RegIOn. J. A. Eccle.ston, Esq., County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), Birmingham - No. 9 ReglOn. .M~s. N. Smith, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Duke of Lancaster' DIstnct- No. 10 Region. C: G . D . Smith, Esq., County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A), Kent- No. 12 ReglOn.

JOINT REPRESENTATION HAVING ONE VOTE.

ST. JOHN AMBULA CE BRIGADE

CADET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Lieut.-Colonel Arthur Goring, Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief.

UAL REPORT OF TIlE COMMISSrO ER-I -CHIEF

TIlE Ann ual Report on the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade pre ent the Commi ioner-in-Chief with considerable difficulties. To com pre into a few page orne real impression of the wide range of activitie of thi great voluntary organi ation which stretches across the Commonwealth is a daunting task. I fear therefore the attempt is often not a ucce ful a it hould be in paying justice to the kill, devotion and elf sacrifice of the members of the Brigade, accompanied so often as it i by the need for courage and fortitude. This year an attempt has been made to particulari e the ervice of the Brigade and illu trate this by factual tatement and example.

THE BRIGADE I ACTIO The total ervice in the United Kingdom and the numbers of member who voluntarily pro.vide t.he e ervice can be een in Appendices A, B ~nd but the detaIl whIch follow of orne ervices provided each year In ngJand and orthern Ireland alone may help to give a more vivid appreciation of the mea ure of what i achieved throughout the Commonwealth.

pecific Duties Be~ow are .example of orne ~f the more unusual duties pecific to cer~am countle , but not nece arily confined to the County mentioned; to lllu trate from eery County would take up too much pace. Berk hire: Fir t Aid wa provided for the 1,000 people walking from Reading to Oxford as a mean of raising money for Oxfam. Seven Brigade members with an ambulance covered thi duty and by a ystem of leap-frogging were able to et up 20 or 0 First Aid po t along the route a well a maintaining con tant mobile patrol. Brigade members paid all their e pen. e ~nc1uding petrol and first aid equipment a a contnbutIOn to Oxfam. 100 casualtie among t the alker were attended. Cornwall: Fifty-five member gave 2,l38 hours of help in ho pitals . Derby hire: Altogether 73 member helped at the Chesterfield Infirmary during an influenza epidemic. Devon: Two omewhat unusual dutie are undertaken in thi County. One consi t of helping to man a hospital telephone exchange at weekend. During the year ix cadets have given 560 hours service in thi way. The other i the blood donor service provided by the St. John member of the Exeter City Fire Brigade Divi ion. The member have been grouped a blood donors and include a number of rare o-roup . Being on in tant call a firemen enables theI~ to be on instant call as blood donor which ha proved mo t valuable on at lea t 15 occa ion during the year. B

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Examples of ervice by individual Nur ing Member Pony Camp la ting one week- 61 ca e . Wild Fowlers Dor et Di abled Clay Pigeon Shoot- 7 case. Therapy Clas - Every Tue day for the pa t two year from 1.30 to 5 p.m. A omewhat different duty wa the provi ion of Fir t Aid Cover for 300 or 0 Extra" during the making of a film locally. The Annual Miner Gala wa erviced during which 65 case were attended thi year. The opening of the Severn Bridge by H .M. the Queen, at which large crowd were pre ent, wa covered jointly by the Brigade and the Briti h Red Cros Society. Over 1,000 ca e were treated in t. John Headquarters Fir t Aid room during the year. Member were on duty during the Novocentenary celebration. (Chauvauchee) where however fortunately ca uaItie were few. The Brigade in the] land' ambulance launch Flying Chri tine 11 co er many water porting events and re cue from time to time numerou member of the public cut off by the tide on outlying beache. The Flying Chri tine ha al 0 been in attendance during parachute drop into the ea which take place off Guern ey. Navy Week at Port mouth Dockyard. Stock Car Racing at Ringwood (8 meeting) re ulting in 21 casualties. During the COUI" e of the year no Ie than 300 dancer suffering injury were treated at the Mecca ballroom. The Annual Battle of Flower - 40 ca e requiring treatment. 85 cases, largely pa engers, were attended on di embarkation from cro channel teamer . At a Carnival at St. Helen a nur ing divi ion provided and staffed a tent where mother could attend to babies and change their nappiein privacy in proper hygienic condition. The killed help of the members of the Division wa al 0 available and during the day] 00 mothers made use of thi ervice. A somewhat different duty aro e during the welcome for Everton when returning with the Football Association Cup from Wembley. This invol ed over 130 member including 4 doctor and 7 ambulances; 395 members of the public were attended. On crowd occasions such a thi our Member themselves frequently suffer injury whil t making their way through the throng to casualtie . During Tulip Time in Spalding many thousand of people visit the area. Looking at flowers would not seem to be a dangerous occupation but none the less for one reason or another there were 163 ca ualties to be dealt with by the Brigade.

Evidently in the capital there will be many occasions when crowds congregate and the presence of the; Brigade is necessary. The list is too long and varied to be given here in full, but the following may serve a examples: Royal Garden Partie , Buckingham 10 Cases Palace 111 Election night in Trafalgar Square. " Tenni Championship , Wimbledon . 1,200 " Batter ea Park (throughout the season) 1,234 542 Evening New River Thames Pageant. Exhibition at Earls Court 3,000 (throughout the season). 1,960 Four kating rinks 300 Trooping the Colour Northumberland: "Senior Service Cigarette " Golf Tournament33 Ca e . 100 member during the year have helped in caring Northern for thalidomide children. Ireland: Nottingham hire: Cricket at Trent Bridge- I05 Case. Surrey: Sporting events on inland waterways and lakes re ulting in 251 casualties to be attended. Fir t Aid Po ts with ambulance are provided during Su ex: Polo matche at Cowdray Park and for the point to point on Easter Monday. The International Scout Jamboree lasting 12 days Wilt hire : wa given 24 hour cover which included a resident doctor. 401 ca es were treated during the 7 days the Scout were actually in camp. Two members were on duty at the Son et Lumiere at Salisbury Cathedral every night for four weeks. During the Goodyear Trophy Air Race on August W0 rce ter hire: Bank holiday a pilot was extricated by members from hi cra hed aircraft and taken by Brigade ambulance to hospital. Training in rescuing pilot from cra hed aircraft form part of the programme in many division since speciali ed knowledge and kill i required for thi . Without such training there i a danger of cau ing further injuries to the occupan t of aircraft. International Ei teddfod- 80 cases attended. North Riding: Hull Fair- 295 case over 8 days, one quarter East Riding: re ulting from injurie to fairground workers. In the above example the number of cases attended is generally given since thi provide a mea ure of the value of the ervice. Frequently and especially where crowd are heavy the number of Brigade members in attendance will be a great or greater than the number of casualties likely to be attended. Thi i necessary to ensure that there are sufficient on duty to be able readily to reach the casualties. In this connection it may be of interest to repeat the tatement in last year's report that in London the Metropolitan Police a k at the major state and public occasion for Brigade members to line the route at not more than 15 pace intervals.

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Disasters Apart from it day to day service the Brigade i in readiness to help at time of major di a ter; County Emergency Scheme de igned to en ure preplanned Brigade team reach the cene of the accident in the minimum time are maintained for thi purpo e. The di a ter at Aberfan provided ju t uch an example of the type of tragic occa ion when exten i e help will be urgently needed. As Aberfan i in Wale Brigade help wa a matter for the Priory and described in their own report. I would however here record my admiration of the magnificent work carried out by Brigade mem ber following that ad event. Help for the Disabled, Infirm and Aged Much i done to help the disabled or infirm to live a normal a life a i possible. Help i given to tho e who live alone and have difficulty in getting out by doing their shopping or in e corting them on e entiai vi it , to relative for in tance. Thi i of cour e help to individual' on many occa ion people in thi category are taken on group outing or looked after at holiday camp and the like which may la t a eek or longer. Cadet playa big part in thi form of ervice. Thi is one of the activitie for which our ambulance pro ide in aluable ervice and adds to their con iderable " amaritan" work in con eying at no, or the smalle t possible, co t tho e who for one rea on or another are not eligible to be moved by the National Health Service- the e number are considerable. Altogether the total of dutie (excluding i iting) undertaken throughout the various categorie in individual and collecti e outings in 1966 amounted to 7,636 although of cour e group activitie made the number of people helped greatly in exce of thi figure . Examples of Major Commitments The example of ervice given so far have in the main de cribed dutie carried out by a particular County. A wa indicated earlier, many or those are common to all Co untie ; it may therefore further help in illu trating the Brigade's service to conclude thi ection of the rep rt with some totals of cases attended for a few major commitment throughout England and Northern Ireland. In 1966 there were for the follo\ ing duties approximately: Professional Association Football Ground 9,000 Beach Huts . . 29,000 County Shows (including the Royal Agricultural Show Warwickshire but excluding events in London) 4500 Horse Race Meeting 2300 E TERTAINME T VERSUS SERVICE

It is said that all that young people want i entertainment and amu ement. This is not our experience. Of course they want these thing and rightly so, but they also want an opportunity to do things and the e opportunities are presented by Service. The growing number of organisations such as Peace Volunteer , Task Force and the like is sufficient evidence of this. The Brigade ha over the years, always regarded the provision of opportunities for Service as it main function, and indeed it is the basic principle of the Order.

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It i more than ever nece ary, if we are to expand, to diver ify these opportunitie - what wa good enough in the past just will not do today. 1 am not happy that even now we are sufficiently dynamic ~n.t~is respecl and we are continuing to tress and increase the areas of activitle to h~lp other a indeed, I hope this report show. This is not to say that soclal event are not part of the life of our Di.vi ions, on the ~ontrary, they are an e ential a pect of a happy and effective corporate eXI tence. One of the way of meeting the requirement of our younger m~mber i through training which by including phy ica.l effort and. callIng on endurance give a ense of achievement. Such IS the expenence .of all organi ation wi hing to recruit young mern bers, as ~or example ~n ~he Territorial Army and particularly in their parachute regIments. In bn.nglllg adventure into training however we have to remember tha~ our pnma~y role i the provi ion of fir t Aid and all training mu t be drrected to thIS end. That i to ay to bring the first aid kills of our members to the place where they are needed be it in the mi9?le of an ic~ cover~d lake, on the mountain ide or in the onerou condltIon of a raIlway dIsaster. Adventure training for our younger members ha therefore a its aim to strengthen and toughen them 0 that they are able to ta~e the~r pla?e as a F~rst Aid element in the recogni ed re cue groups. Thl actlvlty IS preadmg throughout the Countie and a number .of centre ?pecific to t~s wo~k have been e tab Ii hed and notably one III Snowdoma by the Bngade m Birmingham . It i expected that when fully operative the Sn?wdonia en tre will be able to accept tudents from all countle and e entually therefore we ee it to ome extent becoming a national training centre. imiiarly there i wide cope in providing the vital Fir t Aid element in liff re cue and on the water whether river ea or the orfolk Broads. TRAI r G A TIVITIES Over the year conference are held at all level and fall broadly into t \ 0 di tinct categorie . Organi alional Conferences-conce~ned with. the organi a~ion and running of the Brigade and of whIch the Bngade Comnuttee and Women' Advi ory Committee at Headquarter level and Officer Conference in Countie are example. These conference have mo tly been de cribed in thi report in previou year and are not therefore further covered on thi occa ion. Truining Co1iferences- concerned with imparting and preading knowledge of ubject important to the Brigade. Some of the e conference are more properly cour e although Ii ted here for convenience. The more important one which took place in 1966 were:Surgeons and Nursing Officers Conference . Thi particular conference i described later in the Surgeon-in-ChIef' report.

L':>adership Courses Six of the e cour e which are now a regular feature of training in the Brigade were held at Westcliff-on-Sea, Blackpool Leamington Spa, Cambridge, Worthing and Harrogate. Cour e are open to all rank between the age of 18 and 25 and help greatly in training young membeL to accept re pon ibility and how wjll-

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ingness to become officer, an important problem not ea y to solve in voluntary organisation. .These course are made possible through the generou upport of the Kmg George VI Memorial and Sembal Trust and attended by an average of 50 member each. Courses in Leadership of Cadets C?ne co~rse held ~nnually i dev?ted pecifically to Cadet Leader hip. This year It wa agam held at Nottmgham Univer ity under the direction of Colonel Goring and hi taff and attended by 414 member of all rank between the age of 16 and 55 year. Over half were under the age of 30 ~nd repres.entative of the increa ing percentage of younger adult member m the ~ngade . The course provide not only valuable in truction in leader hip and cognate matter but al 0 the opportunity for member from all <?ver the country to meet and compare method and experience. The cost 1 borne by tho e who attend, reimbur ed in orne ca e through Local Education Authoritie . P.R.O.'s Conference Th~ . need for pu?l~city i ope of our major problem, not only for recrUltmg and.obtammg backmg and support for the pro i ion of our vol1:l ntar y serVlces but also to let the general pu blic know of the ervice aVaIlable t.o them. At all levels throughout the Brigade there are member charge~ wlth the r~spon .ibili~y of publicity. Some are already expert with profeSSIOnal e.xper~ence m t~1 field whil t other have taken up the work as part of thelI ,Bngade. serVIce. The con~erence ~ttended in the main by County P.R.O. s, provlde the opportumty for gUldance on principle of P.R. work through lecture by prominent Public Relation Con ultant and journalists and enable ideas to be pooled and exchanged . Nearly 30 P.R.O.'s attended the conference held at St. John Hou e in October. APPEALS DEPARTME T

yve have ha? alway .continuing need to rai e fund 0 nece ary if Bngade work IS to contmue to expand. It is of no u e to increa e our strength t<? meet the ever expanding call on the ervice of the Brigade unl~ss Umts, ~bo~e all, can be properly housed and with the nece ary eqUIpment whIch It has to be borne in mind range from bandage to ~mbulances let alone problems of maintenance, communication, and the lIke. The .Appeals. Dep~rtJ?ent is thu a most important activity jf Headquarters IS to asslst Dl?tncts and ~ounties and Over eas. While we rely on loca.l ~ff<?rt for. a high proportIOn of fund rai ing in countie themselves, It IS. Just thIS e~tra help from Headquarters which may mean 0 much to stlfDulate. theIr efforts ..As will be. expect~d the Appeal Department ~as b~en facmg a most dIfficult penod havmg in mind the present finanCIal clImate and the most striking effect in our own field wa the need to surrender the day's racing we had been offered at Ascot since our sponsors found that in the prevailing conditions they could not give us the same generous support that we had received in 1965. We had been most fortunate, however, in the fact that Mrs. Elizabeth Courtn~y had joined the Headquarters staff in the early part of the year as ChaIrman of the Appeals Department and I would like to pay tribute to the energy and imagination which she and her staff have et about

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meeting this serious problem. In December, the successful Antique Fair and Auction was held and some £3,000 was raised. I would like again to express our gratitude for the most generous gifts from Her Majesty The Queen Mother and Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Glouce ter towards our ale. These gifts obviously contributed greatly to the ucce of the occa ion. We have indeed also many other kind supporter of the Brigade who also contributed with gifts and their support to the occa ion. Once again the authorities at Brands Hatch generously allotted a day to the Brigade and I would like to express my gratitude to them for the generou backing they continue to give us. Whil t reporting on these fund raising events for the Brigade as a whole, I would al 0 thank Di tricts and Counties for backing them and would re-empha i e how much they can contribute by drawing attention to the e event locally. Indeed, it is in their own interests to do so since the more ucce ful they are the greater the help we can give to Countie . The um rai ed I would remind go directly to the help of Brigade activitie in Countie or Over ea or activities which might be initiated from Headq uarter and are not u ed in any way towards administrative expen e at Headquarter. RE RUITI G

In my la t nnual Report I referred to a twelve month Recruiting Drive which tarted in September, 1965. Thi ha involved a major effort on the part of our member who have hown much initiative in developing new idea not only for recruiting but al 0 for Brigade publicity in general. I hould like to record my appreciation for their effort. The re ult to date have confirmed our expectation that it would be much ea ier to recruit Cadet than adult. During the pa t year the overall Cadet trength ha gone up by over 1,000 the increa e being very largely in Nur ing Cadet . We have thu ucceeded in rever ing the falling trend in Cadet trength which ha been a feature of the pa t five year. A regard the adult we have not been 0 ucces ful a the overall trength ha continued to fall, but at a reduced rate. Thi can however, be attributed partly to the fact that orne 300 Police in Suffolk and Berk hire have left the Brigade on account of a change of policy by the Chief Contable concerned. Moreover there is a considerable time lag between the tart of a local recruiting campaign and the actual induction of the recruit. The drive ha however, already produced a number of fir t class new young member a nd provided u with much valuable experience. The method u ed by the mo t ucce sful Countie are now being generally adopted. I have empha i ed that the drive wa intended to be a spring board for a continuing recruiting effort a we are well aware of the need to increa e the younger element in the ad uIt divi ion and to encourage more cadet, on reaching the age of 16, to join the adult divisions. COMPETITIO S

The Finals of the Fir t Aid and Nursing Competitions were held for the fir t time at the Fairfield Hall , Croydon. The facilitie provided at the e hall are excellent and more than make up for the inconvenience of being out of central London. As in previou year the sets provided for us by Associated Briti h Productions Ltd. were of their usual high standard

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and did much to help in presenting the te t to competitor reali tically. We are indeed grateful to Associated Briti h Production for the very great help they give u in the taging of the e competition and for the co-operation we receive from the member of their taff. Regrettably on this occa ion one of them suffered injury whil t working again t time in removing cenery in the main hall in preparation [or the pre entation of award. We were fortunate in ha ing Sir Arthur Porritt, pa t Pre ident of the Royal College of Surgeon, to pre ent the award. The Brigade maintains close link with the medical profe ion and in fact it i our urgeon and Nursing Officer who et the eal of technical efficiency on our work. It was therefore a particular privilege to have uch a di tingui hed member of the medical profe ion as our principal gue t. We were al 0 delighted that the Mayor and Mayoress of Croydon were able to be pre ent among t their many other engagements and the fact that they were kind enough to fit in the time to be with us among t the e indicate we like to feel an interest and belief in our work. Winner in each ection were:Dewar Shield for Ambulance Teams Perrott Shield for Nur ing Teams . . . White Knox Cup for Ambulance Cadet Team Dunbar-Nasmith Cup for Nur ing Cadet Team

Bath ity P lice ( omer 'el) Palmer Green (London) Bearpark (Durham) Glynneath (Wale)

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Headquarters Lieutenant General Sir William Pike K.C.B., C.B.E. D .. 0., J.P. was appointed an additional Deputy Commi iOiler-in-Chief in eptember and as Commis ioner-in-Chief to date St. John' Day 1967. Brigadier C. F. Cox, O.B.E. having moved out of London ha tranferred to the Reserve and I would bke to expre my gratitude for all he did whilst an A i tant Commissioner-in-Chief. He wa particularly concerned at Headquarter with Civil Defence matter and a number of fund raising events. Brigadier A. H. Pepy , D.S.O. previou ly a Headquarter Grade I Staff Officer was promoted to Assistant Commi sioner-in-Chief; I deeply regret however to have to report that Brigadier Pepys ha ince died. Changes in Commissioners Bedfordshire: Mr. R. C. Oakley succeeded by Mr. J. F. WjJJ her. Cheshire: Mr. W. Cecil Robinson, J.P. ucceeded by Dr. P. Edmond Plymouth, S.W. Devon and East Cornwall: Mr. V. O. Lewi ucceeded by Squadron Leader J. E. G. Hancock, D.F.C. Surrey: Brigadier E. E. Read, C.B.E., M.C. succeeded by Captain F. J Cartwright, C.V.O., O.B.E., R.N. Sussex: Capt. J. M. Hodges, D.S.O., R.N. succeeded by H.R.H. Prince Tomislav of Jugoslavia. Wiltshire: Mr. R. Rennie succeeded by Captain D. F. Chilton, D.S.C., R.N. North Riding: Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner, Bt., M.C., T.D., D.L. succeeded by Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, C.B., C.B.E., T.D., D.L., J.P.

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The responsibilities of Commissioners are both ard.uous and ~xt~nsive and I would here pay particular tribute to the retinng CommI~sIOne~s who have done so much for the Brigade in their Counties. The Bngade IS fortunate in having such worthy successors willing to assume these responsibilities and to them I offer my wishe for a successful tenure.

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The Superintendent-in-Chief reports as follows:J welcome thi opportunity of paying tribute to our nursing membe!"s, a uxiliarie and their officer who during the past year have fully malDtained the tradition of ervice to those in need. Much devoted work has been done in meeting the incessant demands for help in the care req~i~ed for tho e uffering from accident illness or disablement. Cons~ant trammg to higher tandard i an e ential background to the~e se~vIces ~nd v.:e owe much to our Surgeon and Nur ing Officer for theIr gUIdance m th1 . It i our aim to play our full part in the statutory health and welfare ervice and we are indebted to the ho pital who give encouragement to our member in facilitie for training and the experience of ho pital n ur ing dutie . Our thank too go to Medical Officers of Healt~, Healt.h Vi itor and Di trict Nur e whose encouragement and gUIdance I e ential to the development of Brigade voluntary work in domiciliary care and local community ervices. [t i obviou to all of u that with the ever increasing scope we badly need more "hand " more member to fulfil the tasks more cadets to train for the future.'The contribution the Brigade can make to the nation s health i itally important not only through members .services but ~lso by preading knowledge on health mea ure an~ accIdent prev~ntIOn. The aluable work of officer and member who gIVe many hours m first aid in truction to the public and for other organi ations, meriL grateful recognition in thi report both in that connection and in the much needed recruitment of more member and cadets. First Aid, ursing and Welfare. The nur ing per onnel have particip.a~ed fully in the wide range of work de cribed in the general report. In addltl?n to normal fir t aid pu blic d utie they have been called upon to deal w~th many accidents and emergencie . Their nur ing ervices have ~ee~ readily given in ho pital ,clinic homes for the elderly and chromc SIck,..a~d to invalid or the handicapped in their own homes. Many welfare fa.c~h.t]e continue to be extended by the Divisions including regular home VI 1tmg, the provi ion of equipment from Medical Comfort Depot escort for invalid and as i tance in the functions of the Joint Committee St. John and Red Cross Ex-Service War Di abled Help Department in caring for the war di ability pen ioner , and in the Ho pital Library Depar~ment work. I ndivid ually and in conj unction with exi ting Local Authonty and other voluntary organisation' schemes, much valu~ble help has. been given to ea e the live of those restricted by the handIcap of mfirmity or old age. Hospital Car Service. Thi service, run jointly by the Briti h Red Cros Society, the Women' Royal Voluntary Service and the St. John. Ambulance Brigade continues to provide tran port for p~tie.nt to hospI~al a!ld clinic under arrangement with the Local Authonty Jll co-operatIOn WIth

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the ambulance service. Grateful thank are due to the County and Area Organi ers and the volunteer driver who generou ly give their time and ervice in this very u eful tran port work. Service Hospitals Welfare Department. In the Service Ho pital in the United Kingdom and oversea the St. John and Red Cro Welfare Officer have maintained a high standard in caring for the welfare and recreational need of Service patient and in all area appreciation ha been expre ed on the value of their work. The condition in Cypru have ea ed, but Aden remain exacting with the periodical outbreak of violence. The work in Borneo ha reduced but there ha been much activity in Malaysia, including ervices for ca uaHie evacuated from Vietnam to the Royal Au tralian Air Force Ho pital in North Malay ia. The Director vi ited Army and R.A.F. Ho pital in Germany in January and during the tour was welcomed by the J ohanniter Order and officer of the Johanniter Unfall-Hilfe in Berlin, where he vi ited their Brigade Headquarters and also the newly opened home and ho pital for the aged. The Department uffered a great 10 in the death of Mr . N. Be t, the Dilfor Officer and thi work has now been taken over by the Chief Welfare Officer for the U.K. and her taff. The Welfare Officer are re ponsible for caring for relative vi iting very eriou ly ill ervicemen and women under the Government Dilfor cherne and during the year 17 case were dealt with in addition to the relative attending 13 funeral in N.W. Europe under Government arrangement. I was glad to have the opportunity of again meeting many of the Welfare Officers at the ucce ful biennial conference held at Barnet H ill in the summer. I hope the Brigade will provide more recruit for thi e ential service, the e tabli hment of which i 68 of which only 18 at pre ent are Brigade member. Nursing Officers. The Chief Nur ing Officer Dame Barbara Cozen, reports a continued and encouraging increa e in N ur ing Officer appointments and One Star Nur es. The Brigade i very indebted to the State Registered Nurses who a Nursing Officer and in other capacitie generously give their skilled help with training, competition judging and St. Joh~ wo~k generally. In expressing our gratitude to them T would too pay specIal tnbute to Dame Barbara Cozen for her valuable help and guidance on all nursing matters, and in connection with the National Ho pital Service Reserve. We derive much help from the nur ing profe ion and it i gratifying that the Brigade, for it part, is making a substantial contribution to the nursing services in the number of it member and ex-cadet entering training, and that many of those who qualify as SRN subsequently rejoin the Brigade. The joint Surgeons and Nursing Officer Conference held at Nottingham University was a successful event with very interesting lecture and discussions, and was much appreciated by the Nursing Officer delegate. I was glad to be present at this instructive and enjoyable conference. The Chief Nursing Officer has attended many county weekend conferences and study days and reports that she has been most impressed by the enthusiasm and ability of the organisers, the keenne s of the memb.ers and the high st~ndard of ~he nursing lectures. She has much appreCIated the opportumty of meetmg many Nursing Officers on these occasions.

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Mr . G. M. Nicholl, previously Area Nursing Officer London District, ha been appointed Staff Officer to the Chief Nursing Officer. I join with Dame Barbara in welcoming Mrs. Nicholls who, with her Brigade experience and knowledge of nursing training, will be of great assistance to us on Headquarters Staff. Training and Conferences. Whether in practical instruction in the Diviions on fir t aid, nur ing and associated subjects, or at intensive courses, tudy days or conference, training to wider knowledge and skill in all a pect of St. John work i of primary importance, and it is satisfactory to report that much attention ha continued to be given to this in the past year at every level. Several county courses and conferences, which provide a valuable opportunity for exchange of views as well as acquiring knowledge, have been attended by Headquarter representatives. I was present at the Worce ter hire Pre idents Conference. My Deputy, Lady Moyra Browne attended a cour e in Somerset. The Chief Nur ing Officer attended tudy day and cour e at Glouce ter, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, orthern Ireland, and the CB St. John Camp at Rhyl, and Miss Watson attended the Che hire course. My District/County Superintendent's Conference in London wa a always most helpful for obtaining their expert iew on a wide variety of subjects, a too was the Secretaries Conference, at which Mi Harri on, A istant Brigade Secretary, was pre ent. I n addition to Brigade conference u efulliai on has been maintained in the counties and centrally by attendance at tho e convened by statutory authoritie and by other organi ation as well as by representation on variou committee a ociated with our work. Mr . Cavendish ha repreented the Brigade at conferences concerned with the welfare of old people and of the phy icaJly handicapped; Mi s Duff Grant attended a conference con ened by the Queen s Institute of District Nursing; and Mr . Bal don wa our delegate at the Joint Conference of the Standing Conference of Women' Organi ations and the Women' Group on Public Welfare held at Plymouth. Visits and Inspections . I wa particularly glad to undertake a tour of the We t Indies and to have the opportunity of meeting many of the officer and mem ber of the Brigade and gaining fir t-hand knowledge of the activitie and notable development of St. John work in the Islands since my la t vi it. The tour included the Bahama, Jamaica, Trinidad, Grenada, Barbados the mall i land of St. Lucia, An6gua, St. Kitt , Dominica and Tortola, and finally Bermuda. On mo t of this tour I was accompanied by Mr . Davie-Smith who had for so many years done uch fine work a H.Q. Officer in the Caribbean area. Her ad death a few months later ha been a great blow to u all. With you, Sir, I attended the Cadet Rally at High Wycombe, Buckingham hire, which wa honoured by the pre ence of H.R.H. Prince s Margaret. This was again an impres ive occasion despite ill luck with the weather. I was also glad to attend the Order service at Little Maplestead and after the service meet a number of the Es ex Brigade officer and member. On the occasion of my visit to Birmingham to attend their enjoyable Annual Officers' Dinner I welcomed the opportunity to present the trophies for No. IX Regional Competitions which took place that same day.

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Miss Harri on and I were pre ent at the farewell party at Welwyn for Miss Sparke on her retirement a County Superintendent (N), Hertfordhire. At Inspection in the following countie , the Chief Nur ing Officer and member of my taff accompanied the Commi sioner-in-Chief or the Deputy Commi sioner-in-Chief:- Cumberland and We tmorland, London D istrict Western Area and Su ex (Lady Moyra Browne); Leice terhire (D ame Barbara Cozen); Ea t Riding (Lady Braithwaite)' Warwick hire (Mis Wat on). Changes in Appointments. With the termination of the triennial period I regret the necessity to report the following re ignations of County Superintendents : -

Mrs. Willan Miss Sparke Mrs. Borwick Lady Anne Bentinck Mrs. Balsdon, O.B.E. Mrs. Puckert Money Miss Stonehouse

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efficient and unstinting service they give me. r hope they realise how much J appreciate their untiring help and how unbounded is my gratitude. T mu t again express my sincere thanks to you, Sir, and to your staff for all the help and co-operation we have received throughout the year. And finally and sadly, as this is the last opportunity before your retirement, 1 have to thank you personally, Sir, for the sympathetic undertanding and patience you have always shown to me and to the Nursing ide during your term of office as Commissioner-in-Chief. I know all the Nur ing Corp and Divisions would wish to join me in expressing their extreme regret at your retirement and their appreciation of the active intere t you have always taken in their affairs. We all thank you and offer you our best wi he for the future. M . BRECKNOCK, Superintendent-In-Chief

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It was with the deepest regret that in November the ad new of Mi Folwell's death was received. She had re igned a County Superintend nt (N) for Leicester hire in June having held that appointment 'With outstanding success for 18 years. She had given devoted er ice to the Brigade over a period of 48 years. We have been most fortunate that the following have kindly accepted County Superintendent appointment:Mrs. Burt Hamilton, Cheshire; Mrs. Chute, Glouce ter hire' Mr . Bilk (Asst. County Superintendent) Hertford hire' Mr. Arm trong, S. R .N., Leicester hire; Miss Hull (County Staff Officer) orthamptonshire; Mrs. Johnstone, S.R.N., (Area Nur ing Officer) Nottingham hire' Mrs. Trebilcock (Divisional Superintendent) Plymouth S. W. Devon & E. Cornwall; Mrs. Hodges (Area Vice-President) Sus ex' Mi Nichol on, S. R .N. (County Nursing Officer) East Riding of York hire. It was with much sadness that I received the resignation of Lady Braithwaite, my Chief Staff Officer. A deep debt of gratitude i owed to her for all the valuable work she put in first a Chairman of the Appeal Department and latterly as my Chief Staff Officer. She j fortunately continuing her association with the Brigade as a member of the St. John Council for Surrey.

Conclusion Once again no praise can be high enough for the fine service given by both officers and members alike. My sincere thanks go out to all my District/County Superintendents among whom there have been so many changes this year. I would like to take this opportunity of expres ing to those who have retired my thanks and appreciation for the wonderful and devoted service they have given to the Brigade and at the same time would like to extend a warm welcome to those who have so unselfishly taken on this exacting, but rewarding, work. I always find it difficult to thank my own staff adequately for the superb,

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Technical Training Eery effort ha been made to encourage the practical side of our teaching and to impre upon Brigade member the value of basing training on the pattern of the d utie the Brigade undertakes. In thi connection my tafT Officer and I have addre ed a number of Conference throughout the country thu enabling u to give advice on matter of genera] policy and to clear up any mi under tanding or difficulties which might have ari en. In addition we attend a many of the Regional Final Competition a i pos ible the number of visits being limited only by the clash of date. Thi ha enabled me to make personal contact with Brigade urgeon at all level and al 0 with Senior Officers. On a number of occa ion it ha been pos ible to arrange for small local Conferences of urgeon to be held ub equent to the Competitions. These meeting provided welcome opportunity for Surgeon to explain local difficultie and complication, and to make con tructive ugge tions. For my part they helped in providing a better understanding of local problem which ary con iderably from County to County. One recurring difficulty i the matter of re-examinations both from the point of view of their im plementation and the character of the examination to be conducted. An exten ive con sensu of opinion and advice has now been built up which will help greatly in formulating a scheme to eliminate the pre ent complication and difficultie . I am particularly grateful to the Oi trict Surgeon for orthern Ireland, Dr. Livingston, who convened a Conference of Surgeon at hort notice at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfa t which put forward valuable suggestions to this end. A number of lecture have been given by members of my department to out ide bodies, District Nurse and Midwive and other similar organisation . The e were apparently much appreciated and in every ca e the opportunity was taken of impre sing upon the audience the value of the work being done by the St. John Ambulance Brigade both on the Ambulance and Nursing side. The close t contacts have been maintained with the St. John Ambulance A sociation and with the Principal Medical

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Officer, Profe or H. C. Stewart in particular, over the preparation of the new publication "E ential of Fir t Aid. Surgeons' and Nursing Officers' Conference A Surgeon ' Conference wa again held at Nottingham Univer ity in September and as an experiment the Conference wa held jointly with that of the Nur ing Officer under the supervi ion of the Chief ur ing Officer Dame Barbara Cozen. Matter of common intere t were di cu ed at joint session whil t the Nur ing section held a eparate meeting to deal with matters pertaining to their own need and problem. The first joint conference wa generally agreed to be a great ucce and it is hoped that it will be repeated from time to time. Tn thi re pect it should be noted that there are now over 2 430 active Brigade Surgeon, and thus we continue to maintain our number. I feel thi i a matter for atisfaction and I would like to take thi opportunity of thanking the Brigade Surgeons, at all level for their u tained effort and enthu ia m . From personal knowledge I know how many call many of them have on their "free" time and I am indeed grateful for all they do for the Brigade . Combined Divisions These are increasing in number and certain technical problem will arise a a re ult thereof, pecifically in connection with Competition and Re-examin ations. To examine these a pect a mall Working Party ha been formed under the Chairman hip of Dr. J. C. Graham which i now preparing a pilot scheme that will provide u with information on which to make firm recommendation. Headquarters Staff Finally I would like to pay sincere tribute to the work done by my a itant Dr. J. C. Graham who joined the Department during the year and my Staff officers Messrs. G. Kirkham and F. E. C. Barne , who devoted themselves unsparingly and efficiently to their numerou dutie. The upport and sustained loyalty I receive from the e Officers contribute 0 materially to the work of the Department. M. M. SCOTT Surgeon-in-Chief

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The Chief Nursing Officer reports that considerable work continue to be undertaken with and for the National Hospital Service Re erve for which the British Red Cross Society and the Brigade undertake recruitment and initial training of nursing auxiliarie . Whilst there have been fluctuations in some Regions the overall membership recorded in the Ministry of Health September returns showed little variation on la t year. Of the total 58,717 nursing auxiliaries, 26,354 (4,924 men and 21,430 women) enrolled through St. John (including the Priory for Wale) of whom approximately two-fifths were full Brigade members . In addition to giving auxiliary nursing service in Hospital many mem ber are in Forward Medical Aid Units in which they gain valuable experience and practice. For economy reasons the Minister's Cup Competition was not held in 1966 but many useful and instructive competitions were held in the Regions .

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The Chief Nursing Officer records her gratitude for the help and valuable work of the National Hospital Service Reserve County representative and all St. John officers and members concerned with the Reserve. She much appreciated the opportunity ~f. att~ndiJ?g th.e conference held at Harrogate in March on St. John partIcIpatIOn III thIS work. CADETS

For the econd year running cadets were unlucky in the weather on the day of the Rally. rn pite, however, of the torrential rain the Rally was ucce fully carried through and we are particularly grateful to H.R . H. Prince Margaret , Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulanc~ and Nurs~ng Cadet for ignoring the increa ing downpour and gra~IOusly carrylllg through the full programme. Thi included the inspectIOn of 3,500 on parade, an enrolment ceremony for 59 cadets and the pres~ntation of. 60 Grand Prior Badge . Aloin the programme was the taglllg?f a Flfst Aid incident by the Ca tlefield and Booker Ambulance and Nurslllg Cadet Divi ion. The year ha once again prod uced numerou instances of out tanding work by cadet of which the following are but illu trations:Ambulance Cadet Peter Thomp on of Potter Bar Ambulance Cadet Divi ion , London Di trict. Thi cadet was in hi home near the Great North Road when he heard the ound of an obviou ly major road accident. He cycled at once to the cene where he found a car and a bu had been in colli ion, cau ing many eriou injurie and e eral death . Peter Thomp on not only applied Fir t Aid but al 0 through hi calm behaviour did much to help the casualtie and by hi example to rally the by- tanders who until his arrival had found them elve too di tressed to give a i tance. .. . . . . .. ur ing Cadet Margaret McKinnie of Hand worth Nur lllg Cadet DIVl IOn Bumlllgham. Thi nur ing cadet whil t in her home heard the commotion of a fight in the treet nearby. She immediately ran to the cene where she found a number of teenager brawling one of whom had a seriou knife wound. Margaret McKinnie by her per onality dispersed the gathering and tended the injured youth until he wa evacuated to ho pita!. 1n addition to technical training the full range of other cadet activitie ha been covered and included a in previou year work for the Grand Prior' Badge participation in the Duke of Edinburgh' Award Scheme, and camping both at the Headquarters camp in Bexhill and at County organi ed camp . OVERSEAS

General Oversea there ha yet again been an overall expan ion of ervice and generally an increase in member hip . In particular I would mention Tanzania which has made very con iderable progre during the year and

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the Bahama where a revival of intere t ha led to a Divi ion being formed for the fir t time in Grand Bahama I land.

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Former Commi sioner Dr. Chang Hoey Chan, J.M. PJ.K.

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Mr. L. O. Edet, O.F.R., O.P.M., CP.M. Mr. R. D. Hook . Col. S. F. Gauron, M .B. Mr. . G . Rolph

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Present Commissioner Dato (Dr.) Haji Megat Kha , D.P .M . P., J.P. P.J.K ., M .P. Mr. Kam elem,O.P.M., CP.M., .P.M. Mr. F. D . Marrable (Area Superintendent) Vacant Mr. ric Hotung Mr. . G. Morri , CM.G., M . . 0 . ( rea ommi ioner)

I would like here to record my gratitude to the Commi ioner who ha\e reti.red f~r the leader hip and ervice they have gi en to the Brigade during theIr p~nod ~f. Office. I ~m al 0 grateful to their ucce or who are prepared lil addItIOn to theIr many other commitment to take 0 er the e responsibilities.

Headquarters Officers Caribbean and orth Atlantic Area-lt wa with regret that we learned of the death of Mr . F. M. Davie-Smith on 12th October in Trinidad after a seriou illness. During her fifteen year in the Caribbean he had u~stintingly devoted her elf to developing the work of the Order, A ociatIOn and Brigade in all the territories in thi area. She al 0 played an active part in organising relief work in no Ie than five major hurricane. Her vivaciou and cheerful personality endeared her to her many t. John friends not only in the Caribbean and North Atlantic Area but in many parts of the world. She will be widely mi ed. Mr . Da ie- mith has not been replaced as Headquarter Officer but in tead M r. C. R. Pilbeam, who was St. John Advi er in igeria, has been po ted to the West Indies as Traini:Jg Officer to organi e Fir t Aid CIa e and train Lay Lecturers. He arrived in Barbado in November and will go on later to the Islands in the Leeward and Windward Group . Nigeria-Mr. S. O. U. Igbe resigned at the end of the year and returned to the Police Force, from which he was seconded to undertake the dutie of Headquarters Officer. A replacement has not yet been nominated officially. Visitors Once again we were glad to be able to welcome St. John member from overseas to the Annual Commemoration Service at St. Paul' Cathedral, the Brigade Finals Competitions, the Cadet Rally (at which It of our visitors were presented to H.R.H. Prince Margaret) and the Grand Priors Trophies Competitions.

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were represented at one or more of these Hong Kong Indi a Jamaica Kenya Malta Mauritiu

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Emergencies Ugal7da-1 n April following the erious earthquake in Western Uganda a team of ixteen Brigade mem ber wa se nt from Kampa la to the scene of the di a ter where val uable a i tance in relief work was given over the cour 'e of a fortnight. igeria- In the di turbance which recurred twice during the year Brigade member at Zaria and Enugu 'v\ere prominent in caring for the man injured and in eHing up relief centre for the refugee. //i ils alld Tours Carihhean CInd ortiz Allanlic Area-The H . R. H . Prince Philip to the We t lndie i\ ely in the pro\ i ion of flr t aid cover for gi.lthcred to \\elcome them. The uperintendent-in-Chief toured the dc,>cribe thi in her 0\\ n report.

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HOllg KOllg- H. R .H. Prince Margaret whil t in Hong Kong wa able to \ i it t. J hn Headquarter where he met many cadet and a number of the adu lt member. Fiji- H . M. The Queen Mother paid a brief \i it to Fiji whil t on her to u tralia and fe \\ Zealand and saw many of the member on duty among. t the large \\e1coming cro\\d . \\<1 ,

oll1l11issioller-in-Chief-1n February 1967 the Commi ioner-in-Chief v ill be tarting a t\\ 0 month' tour to vi it at the im itation of the Priorie

t. John e tabli hment in u tralia and New Zealand and will also be eeing Brigade unit in Ceylon, Fiji and the Bahama.

O\'erseas DepartmenT al Headquarters: The e note on the Brigade mer ea would be incomplete I feel without at lea t orne re fe rence to the retirement in February 1967 of Mi s ancy de Mierre, Staff Officer for Over eas. Mi de Mierre who has been a ociated with St. John for twenty-t\\ 0 year will be well known to tho e of our 0 er ea i itor who ha e attended St. J ohn function in England r called at the Head quarter during their vi it and e en more widely known to the manymem ber throughout the Commol1\\ ca lth \ ho ha\ c corresponded with her on Brigade matter. 1 am ure the Brigade 0 eLca would wish me in this report to pay tribute to the competent way she ha an \Vered their que tion over the year and to the willingne to help that he ha always hown. She i being ucceeded by Mr . E. M. G urtee n, County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ) urrey who many will remember a a member of the St. John and Red Cro Relief teams who 'v\ent to Cypru in early 1964.

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ROYER DICK, Commissioner-in-Chief

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APPENDIX 'A' ADULTS

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I began thi report by pointing out how difficult it i to cover in brief compa the wide range of activitie of the Brigade throughout the Commonwealth. I am afraid, therefore, that thi review provide but a cur ry record: till one hope that it at lea t erve to illu trate the overall pattern. For example, little i aid of training 0 ital an element in the efficiency of our er ice. Great effort goe into training and, of cour e, the time thi take i not hown in the record of work carried out. To help with an e ential ingredient for good training 1 have, during the year, allocated from the grant which the Brigade annually recei e from the dwina Mountbatten Tru t a um to each Di trict and County for the pro i ion of up to date vi ual aid . We have come to expect that each year will di clo e in tance of outtanding work and 1966 ha been no exception a will be en from the ection on Cadet and the Ii t of award in ppendix D . However, ju t a a va t volume of ervice pro ided b member i ne er reported, equall many action de erving recognition never come t light and f r the ame rea on of mode ty. Frequently in thi Annual Report and el ewhere I ha e expre ed the need for the leader hip throughout the Brigade to be kept repleni . hed a it were by younger leader . With thi in mind , on coming int my e\ entieth year in October it wa full time for a younger man to tak 0 er. I a ked, in con equence, to be allowed to relinqui h the app intment of Commissioner-in-Chief and a will now be generally knO'.; n, I hall b handing over to Lieutenant-General ir Wi II iam Pi ke on t. J h n \ Da 1967 and the Brigade i indeed fortunate to ha e him to lead it. Since, therefore thi i the 1a t Annual Report I hall be making, I would like to record herein my deep gratitude to all officer and mem bers of the Brigade, wherever they may erve and in whatever capacity, for all they do. I have felt con tantly humble in the face f the wonderful record of twenty, thirty and forty year of elfle ervice, f the t rie which come teadily in of kill, courage and fortitude of d ult and Cadet alike, and of kindne sand compa ion. Thi i the very tuff of 'V hich the Brigade is made. To the Superintendent-in-Chief, Surgeon-in-Chief, Deputy ommisioner-in-Chief and my other colleague and taff at Headq uarter , go my deeply grateful thanks for their loyalty and backing. We ha e in ur Headquarters a taff both in the Brigade and out of it which give complete devotion and to this I would like here to make rno t incere te ti mony . How much is owed to them can perhap only be fully reali ed by tho e in close contact with them. I hand over the St. John Ambulance Brigade with all pride in it reputation and achievement. These speak for them elve and need no word of mine. Ten years of ervice is in the History of our Order "but an evening gone" a I am well aware. I only hope, however, that in that time it ha been possible to make at least some contribution to the furthering of the task with which I had the privilege of being entrusted.

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Ambulance ngland & . Ireland ],330 Commandery in 8 Rhode ia . Other Territories 550 Over ea Priories : Wale outhern Africa ew Zealand anada. u tralia India Paki tan rand Total

DIVISrO S ComNursing bined 410 1,001

Tolal 2,741

EL PERSO AmbuTolal lance Nursing 48,127 18,176 29,951

231

110

341

186

820

49,47]

7,269

56,740

1,888

1,192

495

3,575

79,653

25,555

105,208

204 l38 123 213 164

98 75 93 155 93

50 76 67 43 87

352 289 283 411 344

3,926 3,736 3,111 5,424 4,884

1,426 1,556 2,264 3,627 2,709

5,352 5,292 5,375 9,051 7,593

2,730 813 78

1,706 212 5

818

5,254 1,025 83

100,734 22,768 2431

37,137 4.448 96

137,871 27,216 2,527

3,621

1,923

818

6,362

125,933

41,681

167,614

Tolal 2,409

Ambulance 21,543

lIrsing 34,263

TOlal 55,806

133

114

247

CADETS

Combilled 162

AII/bulance ngland & . rrcland 1.024 ommandery in 4 RhoJc la . Othcr Territorie 122 Ovcr ea ·

ursing 1223

280

5,224

3,718

8,942

1,150

1,313

236

2,699

26,900

38,095

64,995

154 45 158 39 149

157 62 155 65 127

36 56 4 6 11

347 163 3 17 110 287

3,061 1,704 2,901 1 820 2313

5,353 2,873 5,041 2,752 5,639

1,695 329 14

1,879 ]87 1

349

3,923 516 15

36,759 7,212 359

49,894 3 313 34

86,653 10,525 393

2,038

2,067

349

4,454

44,330

53,241

97,571

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Bedfordshire Berkshire Birmingham Bristol . . . Buckinghamshire Cambridge. Cheshire Cornwall Cumberland Derbyshire . Devonshire Dorset . Durham. Essex . Gloucester Guernsey Hampshire . Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Man. Isle of Wight Jersey Kent . . Lancashire . Leicester . Lincolnshire London. Norfolk. . . . Northamptonshire . orthumberland ottinghamshire Oxford . Plymouth . Shropshire . Somerset . Staffordshire Suffolk . Surrey . Sussex . . Warwickshire Wiltshire . . Worcestershire . E.R. Yorkshire . N.R. Yorkshire. W.R. Yorkshire orthem Ireland

ADULT Ambuursing lance Jl7 245 331 252 342 633 453 194 31O 404 168 99 551 451 496 346 146 153 1,7 19 577 512 468 145 155 1,259 408 304 290 302 204 54 55 628 376 73 78 232 318 45 66 101 49 28 43 447 773 1,665 3,150 382 938 185 435 3,214 2,343 616 599 434 599 798 196 1,600 483 90 249 197 154 260 193 306 555 437 914 544 186 474 438 525 668 760 386 162 216 257 328 323 489 287 290 2,541 1,556 416 836

CADET AmbuIIring lance 101 228 520 296 194 327 363 331 7 2 537 221 51 371 674 485 765 235 237 1,39 1 1,397 501 926 270 73 415 554 218 456 177 319 13 3 95 1, 155 729 193 69 371 662 64 96 1 109 198 96 1,239 625 1,85 1 3, 142 454 626 562 397 2,562 3,595 667 366 32 1 692 197 336 1, 156 1,291 19 291 286 386 207 306 501 748 800 559 45 302 546 819 1,070 703 779 456 191 547 504 254 454 209 169 372 1,711 3,082 1,04 1 380

Total 691 1,399 1,496 1,341 2,033 539 2,047 2,092 771 5,084 2,407 643 2,636 1,266 1,004 337 2,888 413 1,583 271 277 365 3,0 4 9, 2,400 J,579 11 ,7 14 2,248 2,046 1,527 4,530 823 1,023 966 2,110 2,710 1,490 2,277 2,966 2,381 1,116 1,343 1,475 1,118 8,890 2,673

Northern Ireland 30,385 16,520 48 5,824 2,963 19,198 74,938

England 1,844,242 485,249 47,481 195,485 92,785 805 849 3,471,091

I)ublic Dutie . Tran port Dutie E cort Dutie . Ho pital Duties ur ing Aid Other Dutie T tal

Wales 97,910 17,754 2,221 11,376 1, 172 34,928 165,361

Total 1,972,537 519,523 49,750 212,685 96,920 859,975 3,711,390

2,509 2,355

19,272 19,969

210,517 166,195

364 206 6,432

589 300 7,037

11,407 9,025 269,650

CASES TREATED 188,736 143,871

On Public Duty OfT Public Dut y TR

Accidents allended: Road ther . . Invalid Removed

SPORT J0,454

8,519 256,181

"As ill prel'iolls years with the concurrell ce 0/ the Chief Commissioner, the figures /01' the Prior.\' o/lVales are shown abol'e so as to give the complete picture/or the United Kingdom. Wales as a Priory al 0 publishes its own reports separately."

Appendix 'D' ORDER A D BRIGADE AWARDS

Life Sal'ing Medal il7 Bron::.e

Di\ . upt. Mi M . Lambert, S.R. C unty or orrolk. rea urgeon, Dr. G. B. Stephen on, berland.

., Dereham

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o. 3 Area , County of Northum-

Certificates of Honour

Corporal G . Blondel, Guern ey Ambulance Division, Bailiwick of Guern ey. Area Staff Officer F. Sharrock, No.1 Area, Duke of Lanca ter' Ditrict. Corp Staff Officer J. C. Wood, North Warwickshire Corps, County of Warwick. Ambulance Member W. Chamber Birch Coppice Ambulance Divi ion , County of Warwick. Div. Sgn. T. P. Mulligan, M.B. B.Ch., B.A.O., Sleekburn Ambulance Div] ion , County of Northumberland. Div. Supt. P. Cole, Sleekburn Ambulance Cadet Divi ion, County of Northum berland,

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IIf eritorious Serl'ice Certificates

REPORT OF THE ALMONER

Di trict Staff Officer A. F. Bareham, London (Prince of Wale' ) Di trict. Ambulance Member M. Faulkner, North Belfa t Ambulance Divi ion , Northern Ireland. Corporal B. L. Taylor, Guern ey mbulance Oi i ion, Bailiwick of Guern ey. Ambulance Member C. D. Dowington Bartie, Guern ey mbulancc Division, Bailiwick of Guern ey. Bailiwick Staff Officer R. ]. Her e, Bailiwick of Guern y. Ambulance Cadet Peter Thomp on, Potter Bar mbulancc Cadet Divi ion London (Prince of Wale's) Di trict. Nur ing Cadet M. McKinnie, Hand worth Nul' ing Cadet Oi\ i ion , Birmingham.

American Trophy for Gallantry Ambulance Cadet Peter Thomp on, Potter Bar Divi ion, London (Prince of Wale' ) Di trict.

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Grand Prior Badges Ambulance- 123. ursing-452.

Special Sefl'ice hields 299 Special Service Shield were awarded to mbul a nce Cadet 505 Special Service Shield were awarded to ur ing Cadet

financial year of the Joint Committee of the Order and the British Red Cro Society, which covers the twelve month to the 30th June, ] 966, reOect a year of change. The Committee' Ambulance Service pa sed to the control of the Greater London Council in September, 1965, and in the ame month the Joint Committee dispo ed of Bramshott Lodge, it home for elderly retired nur e at Hindhead , and Queen Alexandra Hou e, Folke tone, after complete renovation, wa opened to accommodate tho e who had previou Iy lived at Bram hott Lodge. During the year all department of the Joint Committee have undergone the di ruption of a move of their taff to temporary office accommodation, but within the next two or three month all the Joint Committee department will, for the fir t time, be hou ed under one roof in Nos. 6 and 7 Gro enor re cent. The Joint Committee ha continued to di charge it primary obligation, the help and upport of tho e ervicemen who were the casualtie of war, either a indi\ idual in their own home or through medical in titution maintained by the Committee a nd de igned to meet the special needs of the e - er iceman. Thi work, and that of the Ho pital Library Department in pr viding book for the ick in Hospital show no marked diminuti n in volume. THE

The following tati tic indicate the extent of the work undertaken:Ex- l'rl'ices lVar Disabled Help Department umber of ca e handled 49,000 Total rant and dance £75,453

It will be appreciated that in the majority of ca e the help given take the f rm of ad\ ice and gu idance . J/ospital Lihrary Departlllent H ()lpitals and Beds Sen'ed

Jubilee Certificate The following Unit have been is ued with Jubilee Certificate indicating 50 year' continuou exi tence:Buckingham Ambulance and Nur ing Oivi ion, Buckinghal!l c. h.ire; Altrincham Nur ing Division , Che hire' Sand bach Ambulance 01 1 lon, Cheshire; City of Exeter Nursing Di i ion, .S. & N. , De on' .J~r:o\ Ambulance Division, Durham; Spennymoor Ambulance 01\ 1 lOn Durham; South Hetton Ambulance Divi ion, Durham ; South A hford Ambulance Divi ion, Kent; Tunbridge Well Nur ing Oivi ion , . Ke.nt; Preston Co-operative Nursing Divi ion , Duke of Lanca ter 01 tnct; Leicester Park Vale Ambulance Divi ion Leice ter hire ; Leice ter Vaughan College Nur ing Division Leice ter hire; Borough of Southend Ambulance Division, London (Prince of Wale , ,) Di trict; Ea t Croydon and Addiscombe Nur ing Division , London (Prince of Wale ' ) Di trict· Grays Ambulance Divi ion, London (Prince of Wales ' ) Di trict; Carrington Ambulance Division, Nottinghamshire; Nottingham Central mbulance Division , Nottinghamshire; Nottingham Central Nursing Division, Nottingham hire; Stapleford and Sandiacre Ambulance Divi ion, Nottinghamshire; Hanley Ambulance Division, Stafford hire; Long~on Nursing Division, Staffordshire; Tipton Parish Ambulance and N urslllg Division Stafford hire; West Smethwick Ambulance Divi ion , Staffordshire; Malvern Nursing Division, Worcestershire ; Gui eley Nursing Division, W.R. Yorkshire.

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Ho pital in H .M . Pri on

Di ablcd - ' - crvice Pensioner in ho pital '" Di ' ablcd E - ervice Pen ioner at home . Book J sued to Patients From Ho pital Librarie . . From Headquarter Loan Librarie rom Bulk change Loan Library Books Rebound and Repaired At Headquarter ] n the oLlnties .

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1,082 93 ,299 267 10,488

Ho pital bed Ho pital bed

28 Homes 702 bed 18 Ho pital 613 bed 1,941 Bed 282 Bed 3,660,563 13,295 23616 4,950 22,500

The net co t of thi work and of maintaining the Committee' Medical and Re idential Institution , after taking credit for income received wa £85,843. Thi figure wa more than off- et by the net profits reali ed on the ale or properties and the appreciation in market value of inve tment . GERALD CREASY Almoner.

The above information is reproduced from the Almoner's Report to Chapter-General with the concurrence of the A Imoner. It is included since much that is described therein concerns Brigade members and will therefore, be of interest to readers of the Commissioner-in-Chief s Annual Report.

THE BRIGADE IN ACTION

K OWL D M T ] ohn Warburton. Lanca ter vening New. Liverpool cho. We tern Morning New . John Warlinton . orrod tudio. Barnet. Geo . W. F. Elli . Border Press Agency. P. W. Jack on. o. Ltd . uern ey Pre unday Times of Malta . Uganda Press. Ea t African Standard. Barratt Photo Pre Ltd. La ncaster vening Po t. Mike Peters. Uganda Argus . Joseph A. VelJa. Rugby Adverti er. Henley Standard.

COVER PICTURE :

St. John's Day, 1966: M embers entering St. Paul's Cathedral for the Annual Service of the Order at which they dedicate themselves to serv e mankind. The Brigade Colollr is that of London District.

VOLUNTARY SERVICE

R ugb footballer v. ith a broken neck being evacual. to ho. pital by hell opt Brigade member render.1i fir t aid and a Isled making the arrangements th Journey.

I Ll mmy ' teele v.lth two member of the 'st aid po t provided throughout th thre t: ek " H alf a ~I,pence" wa being AImed at H nley .

ST. JOHN CADETS

Two members of a London Ambulance

OVERSEAS

adet Divi ion. ....... MALTA A beach fir st aid po t.

Eggs collected by cadets being ~ distributed amongst young patients in D evonport Hospital. K NYA ~ A new ambulance.

.......

UGANDA The Briga de members who immediately gave their help.

The deva ta tion of the earthquake.

OVERSEAS

JAMAICA The Superintendent-in- hief with members.

IN LIGHTER VEIN

Brigade

Overseas members being presented to H.R.H. P rincess Margaret at the Cadet Rally in England. T

TA ZA fA A Divi iona! Supcrlntendcnt from ,' usse whil l on a privat<: 'is l!. call on a nur In ' cadel division .

Reprinted by permi5 ion of Mr. Osb ert Lallcaster alld OdllClms Pre ,

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BEDFORDSHIRE County Office: I, Kingscroft A venue Dunstable. County President : The Lady Zia Wm HER, C.B.E. County Vice-Presidents: The Rt. 110n. The Lord LUKC, M.A., D.L., J.P. Mrs. R. . PHIPPS ( ursing) The 1Ion. Pearl Lawson Jail STO , O.B.E. (Amhulance and Nursing Cadets). J. 1- . WILLSIIER, I, Kingscroft Avenue, Dun table (Tel. Luton omll1issloner . 21151) . Major-General . D. MOORE, C.B., C.B.!!., D.L.," orn Close," Deputy omml loner . f-elmer ham. Bedford (Tel. Sharnbrook 440). ounty Superintendent ( MIss r. M. PL;\1BFRTO~, 2, Brook Street, LUlon. (Tel. Luton 30-l95). J . D. I ARK, 'v1.B. , B.S., 87, West Street, Dun table. Count y ~Lllgeon . st. (ounty upcrrntendent ( MI 0 ARCHER. 30. Langley Street, Luton. ounl} ur'>lng OfTiccr . . Mrs . M . RA\4SAY, Hospital Lodge, Pollon Road , Blggle v.ade. Count) . tafT OfTlCer ( adets) ( ). R. Jr C FS, 19, Fimbur} Road, Luton. ount} Stan nicer ( ade!.) ( ) Mn,. M . B LL, 118, Oakley Road, Luton. ounty tafT OfTlct:r ... R. LLlSO'\" 370, Old Bedford Road, Luton (Treasurer). W. R. KL'<DALL, 47, Bancroft Road, Luton (Training). MISS L. M. GRfMMCR, 3, Station Road, Ampthill. OUIlL} :cerctar)' H. B"'\,K, 26, Bishop cote Road , Luton (Tel. Luton 52631). ounL) P.R . . . MISS . L. WIIITBREAD, 64, Heron croft, Putnoe, Bedford (Tel. (7635). rea rca rca

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'orthern Area W. J . POULTER, C, O . 4, Faldo Road. Bedford. IS. T . E. WHfTBREAD, 64, Heronscroft Putnoe, Bedford. J. F. Hf'\,DLE, "LB., B.S. , "I.R . .5., L.R .C.P., 35, Alameda Road , mpthill. . WILLIAMS, S.R. '., R. . 'v1.S., 3, Berkeley Road, Bedford. acant. . MILLWARD , 6, The 10 e, ewton-Bios omville, Turve}, Beds. r . L. D. VALE, Tl'\,C, 71, he tnut venue, Bedford.

fOBLE. 12, unridge venue. Luton. "11TH, \I.B ., B. ., D.f.H., 9, Douglas Road Harpenden. Hert Mr . L. M. COWLEY, S.R .'\, ., 41, Felmer Road, eagrave, Luton. acanl. Mr\). . ATO, 37, King down venue, Luton. Mr . S. M. HrGGs, 30, tratford Road Luton .

BERKSHIRE COllnty Office: t. John House, 101, London Road, Reading. Tel. Reading 54671. County President : The Mo t Hon. The Marque s of WILUNGDO '. County Vice-Presidents: Mr. . A BERGE ( lit ing). Major H. TRACY BARCLAY, T.D. Major J. O. K. PURDEY. Commi ioner Brigadier T. E. D. KELLY, .B.E., "Thoma on," King amberley, Surrey. Tel. 21518) E

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County Secretary P .R.O .

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W. G. THOMA, 27, Berkeley venue, Rcading. Mr . ~. M. W TER, .R. . " Woodpecker arm, Warren Row, Wargrave. Mr . E. M. LATTO, L.R . . P. & S. D.OB T., R. C.O.G., 4, Dcrby Road, a er ham, Reading. acant. Miss U. J. HA LAM, .R. . , "Ja mine Cottage," mmet' e t, Binfield . L. E. HEDLEY, 16, College Glen, Maidenhead. Vacant. Mr . THOMA, 27, Berekeley venue, Rea ding. ( .H . . R.) . Mrs. J. E. MORRI, 106, Kennyland Road, onning Common. (Admin). (Hospital Librarie ). D. M. LLOYD , 32, hinneld Road, Reading (Treasurer). Mis D. K. GrBBI ,33, South View venue, av r ham (Tel. Reading 73174). Capt. P. B. MURPHY, G.M., 44, hando Ro ad, ev. bur). (Tel. 2(99). Ea tern Area Brigadier D. J. E. O 'FLY, ,C.B.E., D.. 0., High op 'e, PInCmount Road, amberley. Mrs. C. UBREY, Heathermount, orth Moultway amberley. Lieut.-Colonel L. J. F. WAR NT, L.R . . P., L.R . . 5., D.P.'.!., Cambridge Military Ho pital, Aldersho t, Hant . Mrs. J. PATTER 0 , 3, Darrington, haingneld Road , amberley. . T. BECKETT, 4, The Gro e, Mill Ride, cot.

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orth ern ( utto n Cold field) Area T . S. HURLEY, 39, Blackrock Road, rdington , Birmingham 23. Mis D. . MEADOWS, 29, Beeches Drive, Erdington, Birmingham, 24. · L. BUTLER, M.B. CH.B ., B.SC., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Wits End," orton Curlieu, Lower orton, Warwick. Mis B. J . WRIGIIT, S.R . . ,60, Sand bourne Road, Birmingham, 8. . BUDD, 19, The Grove, Little Aston, Sutton Coldneld. Mrs . . EVERILL, 51, Lozells Street, Birmingham. Mi L. K. J EFFERSO , 85, Hodge Hill Road , Birmingham 34. (Training). Mis M. E. HARBOR E, 153 , Wyrley Road, Witton , Birmingham. . R. P RSALL, 150, Turfpitt Lane, Birmingham 23. (Public Dutie ).

entra l (Birm ingham) Area R. L. RHYMER , 203, Wheeler'S Lane, King Heath Birmingham, 14. · C. FORD, 85, Wood leigh Avenue, Harborne, Birmingham, 17. Mr. W. M . JAMES, 57, orthfield Road , King's orton, Birmingham. · L. LLOYD, \lLB., CH.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 95, Grange Road, mall Heath , Birmingham. Vacant. J . . MILLER, 78, Woodford Avenue, Ca tle Bromwich. MI G. D . MARLOW, 43, Midhur t Road , Kings orton, Birmingham 30. · . LLEY, 19 Tame Road, Quinton, Birmingham 32. Mr . W. M. ELL! 0 , 92, Havelock Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham 8. (Training). G. . MTTH, 7, 0 born Road , Handsworth, Birmingham. ( Public Dutie ). P. A. REED , 149, Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. (Trea urer). Mr . B . . LEWI , 28 aunton Clo e, Selly Oak, Birmingham. ( ccretary). J. J . WARD, Mal borough Road , Small Heath , Birmingham 10.

Alderman E. E. MOLE, O.B.E., J.P.

County Vice-Presidents: Alderman L. GLASS, M.B., CH.B., J.P. (Ambulance). Major J. P. EAMES, O.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs. P. CADBURY ( ursing Cadets) Commissioner . . D eputy Commissioner. . County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon. Asst. County Superintendent County ursing Officer . County Staff Officer (Cadets) County Staff Officer (Cadets) County Staff Officers

County Secretary & P.R.O. County Sergeant Major.

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Vacant. Vacant. Mrs. . E. CASHMORE, 21, Twatling Road, Barnt Green , r. Birmingham. W. W. CASHMORE, M.A., M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., " Dunedin ," Twatling Road, Barnt Green, r. Birmingham. Vacant. Miss A. L. GADD, .R . . , 47, Highgate Road , Birmingham 12. J . A. ECCLESTO , 173, Valley Road, olihull, Warwickshire. Miss F. 1. BOTT, 25, Farndon Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham 8, A. W. PATE (Auxiliary), 21, Alcester Road South , Kings Heath, Birmingham, 14 (Treasurer). 1. H. TIMMS, ] 54. Nechells Park Road. Birmingham . L. J. ROSE, 72, Sandhurst Avenue, Birmingham 34. G. V. HOLBUTT, 16, Sandhurst Avenue, Birmingham 34. Mrs. G. A. ECCLESTO , 173, Valley Road, Solihull, Warwickshire. (Tel. Sheldon 4017). R . C. N. D AY, 297, Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, 29.

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outhern ( olihull) Area Lieut.- olonel G. D. DAV! , T.D., 27, Peverell Dri e, Hall Green, Birmingham 28. F. W. MEREDETH, 37, Hawkhurst Road, Kingsheath, Binningham. Mil. KIRK, 24, St. Gerards Road, Solihull, Warkwickshire. W. H. D ,M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 14, The Crescent Solihull, Warv. ick hire. Mr . M. FREEBOROUGH, S.R . . , 249, Alexander Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham. D. O. BOOTO 88, Longmoor Road, Hasbury Halesowen, Birmingham. Mi . . HANNAY, 33, Studland Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, 28. R. . COOPER, 154, an en Road, Birmingham 8. J. A. PHILLIP, 30, Cantlow House, Ketley Croft, Birmingham 12. Mis F. A. TOVEY, 3 Cedar Road Bourneville, Birmingham 30. (Public Duties). Mi 1. G. SUTTO , 292, Warwick Road, Acock Green, Birmingham. (Secretary). F. GRA T, 136, Ca tIe Lane, Solihull. (Trea urer).

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Deputy Commi sioner . A si tant Commissioner (County Secretary) County Superintendent ( County Surgeon Count)

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Lieut.-Colonel H. E EX LEWIS, D.C.!., T.D., D.L., 11, lifton Hill, Bristol 8. (Tel. 33808). Vacant. G. J. CREECH. \I.B.F., 1.R .. H., 30, Fir Tree Lane, t. eorgc. Bristol,S (Tel. 674522) . Miss B. 1. GRIFFITH, . .R.i'.., .\1.B., "Til' Deri," 6 Parcau Road, Bridgend, G lam. 1. A. Lan on ROBERT, LB., CH.B., L.R.C.P., M.R.C .. , 46, Charnhill Drive, Mangot field, Bri toJ. Mr . D. M. Bu, TO"", .R . . , IS, Behedere Road, Durdham Park, Bri tol 6. R. L. Co, 70, ToroI1lo Road, Horfield, Bri tol. 7. Mi s J. A. FRIEZE, S.R.'\.., 52, t. John' Road. Bedminster, Bristol. W. G. CARTER. 61 Hamble Clo e, Thornbury, Bri tol (Publrc Dutie ). C. GRIBBLE, B.E. I., 7, tanley Road, Redland, Bri tol, 6. (Competition ). E. 1. FOLEY, 2 Highfield Grove, Horfield, Bri tol, 7. ( .H .. R.) . Mrs. M. C. CREECH, 30, Fir Tree Lane, St. George, Bri tol. 5. Miss L. G. GORMA , 12. Windmill Hill, Bedmin ter, Bri tol, 3. (Cadet ). H. 1. CROKER, B.E.M., I Marguerite Road, pland. Bri tol 3. (Civil Defence). E. M. BRYA T, 284, Redcatch Road, Knov.lc. Brl tol 4. E. C. BARTLETT, 33, Alcove Road, Fi hpond , Bri tol. Mi L. HARRI ,A.LA.C., 14, laverton Road We t, altford, BrIStOl. (Trea urer). Major A. E. LOKER, 46. Whitecro venue, \ hltchurch . Bristol, 4. Vacant. M. Fox, "Dunmurray," Poode e Road neyd Par!.., BrItol 9. (Tel. 681906).

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE County Office: Tel. Aylesbury 3 86.

2, Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Bucks.

Countv President: The Rt. Hon. The Earl of HOWE, C.B.E., D.L., J.P. County Vice-Presidents: Brigadier J. . CHE EY, O.B.E., D.L. (Ambulance). Mrs. E. MOBB ( ursillg). Dr. R. H. KTPPING (Ambulance Cadets). Lady HOWE (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner

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S. BUNKER, F.C.r.S., "Fincbale," Maplefield Lane, Chalfont Sl. Giles. (Tel. Little Chalfont 3512). R. F. T. POPE, "Balnacraig," Burgess Wood Road, Beaconsfield. (Tel. 4015) Mrs. M. BOOTHM A , M.B.E., "Lynton Chase," Datchet, Bucks. (Tel. Slough 42302).

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Miss M. F. GILLISON, M.B., B.S., "The Old Boot," Dinton, Nr. Aylesbury. The Hon. Mrs. J. M. STO OR, "Stonor Park", Henley-onThames, Oxon. Mis P. S. ROOKBY, S.R . . , "Longleat", One Pin Lane, Farnham Common, r. Slough. Vacant. Mi5s M. E. WHITE. "Cleveland," Claremont Gardens, Marlow. Miss N. M. SALE, The Croft, Walton Road , Aylesbury. (Training) . Miss G. M. IVES, Rylmer, Limmer Lane, High Wycombe, Bucks. (Training). A. Kr GSBURY, Henshaw, Bierton, Aylesbury. (publicity Advisory). Mrs . A . M. HOOD, 148. Wellington Street, Slough. Mrs. G. M. DAY, "Lowgates," 7, Clifford Road, Princes Risborough. 1. T. GOMM, "St. Gorran," Green Lane, Chesham, Bois. (Cadets) T. G. MARTI , T.D., C.E G., M.I.MECH.E., M.I.E.E., 'Mansard," 12, Wymer Wood Road , Burnham. Mi s B. WHITE, 9, Princes Road, Aylesbury. . LAMBOUR E, 3, Mill Road , Wingrave. D. ORLlK, Stratton Cottage, Stratton Road, Beaconsfield. Mr . Z. BOT FORD, J 16, Buckingham Road , Aylesbury. Mr . S. M L. Johnson, The Red House, Bearswood End, Beacon field. Mrs . P. H ERO, "Edgehill," Upper Icknield Way, A ton Clinton, Ayle bury. (Tel. Aston Clinton 204). orthern Area

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W. M. M. D OUGLAS, M.A. M.B. , B.CH., 19, Wolverton Road, tony tratford. B. STE E s, 31, Gloucester Road , Wolverton. Vacant. Dr. . WITHERlOGE, I , Calverton Road, Stony Stratford. Vacant. Mrs . S. J. GUR EY, 13, Osborne Street, Wolverton . Vacant. W . M GRA E, 30, Fox Gate, ewport Pagnell. Mr . J . M. RA so ,87, Jersey Road Wolverton . entral Area

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. G. GOVES, M.B.E., Silver Birch , Green Street, Hazlemere, High Wycombe. Vacant. Miss B. M . WHITE, "Hillview," Loudwater, High Wycombe. M . T. GALLAGHER, M.B., B. H., B.A.O., D.OBST., R.C.O.G., Gold Hill West, Chalfont St. Peter. Mr . A. M . AREY, S.R . . , "Che ry," Peter's Lane, Monks Ri borough, yle bury. F. G. BIG ELL, 24, Carrington Road, Southcourt, Aylesbury' Miss A. L. EVA s, 171, Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. Miss M. STER RETT, 27, Clarendon Road, Pinions, High Wycombe. D. G. A STEAD, 111, Whitelands Road, High Wycombe (Cadets) Miss P. M. TULLETT, 45, Highfield Close, Amersham. W. H. G. GIBBS, 17, Norwood Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe. (Cadets). J. WOODLEY, 14, Fraser Road, High Wycombe. Mrs. V. CLEMES, 22, Fennels Farm Road, Flackwell Heath High Wycombe. Miss M. C. PAGE, 24, Moreton Road, Buckingham. E. 1. IRO S 126, Church Green Road , Bletchley.

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Southern Area L. STEPHENS, 3, Mundesley Spur, Slough, Bucks. (Tel. Slough 21238). P. L. PENDRY, B.E.M., 48, Ryvers Road, Slough. Mis E. E. F. GOMM, 117, Canterbury Avenue, Slough Lieut.-Col. L. D. M. GAYI , M.D., M.B., CH.B.,31, Langley Road, Slough, Bucks. Mrs. P. D. PURDUE, .R . . ,21, The orman, We ham ourt, Slough. R. C. EVA ,17, Salisbury Avenue, Slough. Mrs. P. P. CHILD, 57, King Edward treet, Slough. Mrs. J. E. CALDWELL, 32, Waterbeach Road, Slough. D. R. Abbott, 51, The Frithe, Slough. J. R. GREGORY, "Tothill," Rogers Lane, toke Poge . J . A. T. SIM, 20, Lynwood A\enue, lough.

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Mrs. M. K. BURT HAMILTO , Hertford , South Downs Road, Hale. (Tel. Altrincham 1541) . Vacant. Mrs. R . L. ALLAN, S.R . . , S.C.M., High Stacks, London Road, Poynton. Mrs. J . E. MlLLAR, M.B., B.CH., B.A .O., " Dial House," Mile End Lane, Stockport. H. N. BECKETT, 28, Stalbridge Road, Crewe. Vacant. Miss M . E. DEAN, 13, De Quincey Road, Altrincham . orthenden, ManH . G. HEMMl G, 4, Cherington Close, chester, 23. (Training). . Allen SMITH, 5. Claremont Road, Wallasey, Cheshire. Mrs. A. LAWRE CE, 13 , Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme. (Tel. Hulme Hall 2345). D. T. BOMFORD, 37, Beechfield Road, Davenport, Stockport. (Auxiliary). (Tel. Stepping-Hill 4217).

CAMBRIDGE HIRE County Office: 35, St. Mary's Street, Ely.

Commissioner Deputy Commissioner . County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon. County Nursing Officer County Staff Officer

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Major G. M. MACFARLA E-GRIEVE. K. S. MAURICE-SMITH, M.R.C .. , L.R .C. P. ," lheldreda Hou e,' Ely. (Tel. Ely 2678). G. WALKER, PH.D., M. ., "Ker ell," Sedley T ay lor Road , Cambridge. Mrs. A. F. MA LEY, M.A., Breckfoot, Whitwell Way, oton. (Tel. Madingley 428). e. W. WALKER, M.B., M.R . . . , L.R.C.P., 62, High treet, Girton, Cambrid.5e. Vacant. Col. J. G. A. BE KETT, O.B.E., T.D., D.L., M. . , M allabar', Bray's Lane, ly . (Trea urer).

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Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon Area J ursing Officer . . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( Commissioner Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Nursing Officer . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officers.

R. T. WOOMBELL, 15, Emery Street, ambridge. G. Y. BUR HAM , 35, Orchard treet, ambridge. Mrs. E. J. PIGOTT, 76, Akeman Street, Cambridge. Mrs. P. SYMO OS, S.R . . , 28 Ley Road , ambridge. Miss J. M. HOWE, 19, Highworth Avenue, ambridge. C. A. SARGEANT, "CesterAeld," Coldhams Lane, Cherryhinton. (Training). Miss D. UNTO ,68, Cavendish Avenue, ambridge. (Secretary).

Central Area rea uperintendent ( ) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon . rea ur ing Officer . . Area taff Officer (Cadet) (A) rea taff Officer (Cadets) ( ) Area taff Officers .

L. J. EVA I S, 1, Stanway Drive, Hale, A ltrinch1m. Vacant. Vacant. Vacant. Vacant. Miss H. M. PRINCE, 9, Victoria Road, Stockton Heath. Miss B. FUR lYALL, 14, Dalton Gardens, Davyhulrne, Manchester. G. H. GANDY, 32, Green Avenue, Davenham, Northwich.

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E. L. EDMO os, M.ED., PH.D. , 65, Earlsway Curzon Park, Che ter. A. BLAYLOCK, 10, Oakland Road , Aigburth, Liverpool. Vacant. Vacant. J. HARNEY, 53, Woodyear Road , Bromborough, Wirrall. Mrs. G. M. STIMSO ,308, Hoole Lane, Hoole, Che ter. H. STORER, 92, Claremount Road, Walla ey. R . LYTH 41, Aldgate, Ellesmere Port. Miss M. E. MASO ,4, Lome Road, Oxton, Birkenhead.

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CHESHIRE County Office: Woodlea, 13, Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme, Che hire. Tel. Hulme Hall 2345.

County Vice-President: Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner.

Road , Cheadle Hulme. R. W. Wr TERBUR , S.R . . , B.T.A. 66, Thornway, Bramhall, Stockport. Mrs. J. J. BOMFORD, 37, Beechfield Road, Davenport, Stockport. A. G. Hrc K, M.B., CH.B. M.D., D.P.H., Fern Cliff, 18, Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey, Stockport. Mrs. B. B. McFARLA 0, 64, Barrack Hill , Romiley , r. Stockport. e. SHIERS, M.R.e.S., L.R.C.P., 37, St. Annes Road , orth Cheadle. Mrs. M. E. M CCO RMICK, 15 Iders Road, Disley, r. Stockport. . T. STORER, 1 Fence Street, Stockport. (Training). J. . MAR DE , 239, Stockport Road, Timperley. W. B. HARRlSO ,31 Downham Road, Heaton Chapel , Stockport. Mr . 1. e. BEARO , I. Harleen Grove Offerton , Stockport. A . T. WALMSLEY, 45, Cherry Tree Lane, Romiley. T . G. CROSS, 40, ew Street , Altrincham.

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J. LAWRE CE, B.SC., A.M.r.CHEM.E., F.R.Le., Woodlea, 13 , Albert

A. C. BE TLEY (Ambulance Cadets). P. EDMONDS, M.D., LL.B., "GillyAelds," Gaddum Road, Bowdon. (Tel. Altrincham 2152). N. S. MUMBY, M.B.E., "Glendyne," Prenton Lane, Prenton, Birkenhead. (Tel. Mountwood 1372).

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County President :

Earl of Lo SDALE, Westmorland. J. WESTOLL, q., D.L., J.P. (Cumberland).

The Lady Mary PAWLE.

Commissioner

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County Secretary County P.R.O . .

29, Mallyclose Drive, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumberland. (Tel. Carlisle 26587).

Tel. Liskeard 20 I 0.

County Vice-Presidents: KI G LEY SMlTH, Q., J.P. (Ambulance). Mrs. A. M. BLACKWOOD, Mr . H. C. ASHER, I.B.E., J.P. T . O. SlvELL, E Q. (Ambulance Cadets). The Lady Mary HOLBOROW ( ur ing Cadets).

JOHN AMBULA CE BRIGADE

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND

County Office : 18, Dean Street, Liskeard.

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Rear Admiral L. A. BOUTVVOOD, .B., O.B .. D.L., Golden Cap, Tideford, Salta h . (Tel. Landrake 237). W. L. STEWART, M.B., CR.B., Tremethick, Grampound. Princess Chula CHAKRABO GSE, Tredethy, Bodmin. (Tel. St. Mabyn 232). Dr. E. H. EA TCOTT, Gwel Marten, Probus , r. Truro . Miss N. K KELLARD , M.B.E., Outland , 18, orthfield Drive, Truro. Miss N. K. DEA , .R.N.,' Inni idgen," l. I e ro , Liskeard. J. JAMES," igel," Barncoo e Terrace, lllogan, Redruth . Miss K. GOVIER, 12, High Street, Launce ton. W. H . MAY OCK, " Lyndale," Tre illian, Truro. (Tran port, Appeals). F. POLK! GHOR E, " Hyland, " Heanton Villa, R druth. (Competition and ivil Defence) . P. PEARCE Barclays Bank , Falmouth. (Trea urer). D. D. TOWLE, M.A., M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., Ro ehill H ou e, Par. (Training) Miss G. E. Tov E 0, "Chimney," Trembraze, Li keard. (Tel. Li keard 2027). A. S. WEBB ER, 34, Rhind treet, Bodmin. (Tel. 2436).

Mrs. M. L. BARRACLOUGH (Nursing), Cumberland. Mrs. F. M . ALEXA DER (Nursing), Westmorland. Mrs. J . A. BARR ETT ( ursing Cadets), Cumberland. 01 G. M. KJ MONT, O.B.E., D.L., Beacon Hill, Penrith . Commi ioner (Tel. 2678). N. A. S. BARRETT, Beckfoot , Helton, Penrith. Deput y ommi ioner Major T. R. RILEY, Burbank House, Blencoe, Penrith. T. H. ABBOTT, 10, Scaws Drive, Penrith. County uperintendent (A) The Countes of CARLlSLE, aworth Castle, Brampton . (Tel. ounty Superintendent ( ) 621) . . L. BIRKETT, M.A., M.B., CH.B., 3, Tho~y Hills, Kendal. CO'..mty Surgeon . . t. County Superintendent ( ). Mi s R. J. V. HIND, 18, Scotland Road, Carlisle. Mi s D. 1. WHITELEY, S.R . . , Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. County ur ing Officer . . ounty tafT Officer (Cadets) ( ) . S. STEPHE so , 70, Cumberland Street, Workington. ounty taff Officer ( adet) ( ). Miss M. You G, .R . . , 38, Mason Street, Workington. J. H. SMITH, 1, Harvey Street, Carlisle. (Treasurer). ounty tafT Officer J . W . CRELU , 10, Kirk Bank , Cockermouth. Mi A. M . SMITH, Goody Raise , Grasmere, Westmorland. (Cadets). A. H USBAND, I, Fairfield Gardens. Wigton Road, Carlisle. County ergeant Major . H . ROB INSO , 29 Mallyclose Drive, Harraby, Carlisle. (Tel. ounty ecretary & P. R .O. arlisle 26587).

DERBYSHIRE County Office' lvy House, Mickleover, Derby.

Eastern Area Area Area Area Area Area

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent ( ) Surgeon ursing Officer

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers .

J . J. PEAR E, "Trevithick," 94, Bonython Road, ewquay. S . T. BUNT, 42, Henver Road , -ewquay. Mrs. M. E. GOULD, S.R . . , 2, Glami Road, ewquay. G . F. BAR ES, M.B., B.S., D.R . . 0.G., 55, Henver Road, ewquay. Mrs. D. E. . VA DE POL, .R. . , omer- ille, allington Road , Addington, Li keard. Mrs . O. D . POTTS, Metheral , Tredethy, Bodm in. F. A. CUTLER, "Gresham," 100, Mount Wi e. ewquay . S. J. COOK, 3, Ulalia Road. ewquay. ( adet). R. J. BRAY, I , Glen Road, Wadebridge. Mrs . R. LUMLEy-SMITH , Lavethan , Bli land, Bodmin.

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E. S. SEYMOUR, 60, Trefusi Ro a d , Redruth. G. R. RODDA , " Muritai ,' Campfield Hill , Truro. Miss F. W. PAUL, 4, Park Road. Redruth . H. D. EDDY, M.C., B.M., B.CH., M.R.C.S., L.R . . P., 27, Lemon Street, Truro. Mrs. E. TREWREN, S.R . . , "Trev ine," Sl. Jves Ro ad, Chy-AnGweal, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. D. F. BUNT, 18, Gwavas Street, Penzance. Miss M. I. WING, 40, Manor Road, Cambome. C. C. PELLOWE, 3, Tolgus-Wartha, Redruth . H. H. PASCOE, 10, Bell Vue, Redruth. Miss C. K . WOODGATE, 7, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth. (Cadets).

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Count v Vice-President: Vi count CARSDALE, T.D. (Ambulance). Ir John ROI\IPTO - I GLEFIELD, KT., J.P., D.L., T.D. (Ambulance Cadets). Vacant ( ursing Cadets). Capt. P. J. B. DR URy-LoWE, Locko Park , Derby. (Tel. Derby 01111111 ioner 61517). 1. MA CKEl ZTE, M.B., B.. , M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. 141, Manor Road, Deputy ommi ioner . Derby. Mi s B. M . BRI 'DLE, 181, Cole Lane, Borrowash, Derby. County uperintendent ( R. Latham BROW , M.B ., CH.B. , 103 Palmeston Street, Derby. County urgeon Mrs. Clara STEWART, M.B., CH.B., B.A.O., 3, Hardwick Mount, Buxton. County ur ing Officer . . . Vacant. County tafT Officer (Cadets) (A). E. T. BROW I G, 91, Boulton Lane, Alvaston. County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). Mr. . B. WRIGHT, 23, Wood Road, Spondon, r. Derby. W. F. RIGLEY, 6a, Kingsway, I1keston . (Training). County StafT Officer Mrs . G. E. H. WEATHERBY, 28, Kingston Street, Derby. (Welfare). Miss E. F. BELL, Ivy House, Mickleover, Derby. (Tel. Derby County Secretary 53124). Asst. County Secretary Miss D. TRA TER, 33, GRA GE STREET. DERBY. Capt. R. MeR. HEELIS, The Old Rectory, Kedleston. County P.R.O . .

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F. G. HOLME, 10, Deerlands Road, Ashgate, Chesterfield. H. ELLIS, 21 , Clarkson Avenue, Boy thorpe, Che terfield. Vacant.

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J. H. TAAFFE, L.R.C.S., L.R .. P., L.M.M., 618, Derby Road, Wingerworth, Che terfield. Mrs. M. A DER 0 ,S.R.N., 3 1, Summerfield Cre cent, Binnington, Che terne ld. H. BAXBY, 23, Alexandra Road . Dronfield. Miss M. V. BROGA , Beech H ou e, 16, Queen Street, Che terfield. E. C. H . Dow 0 6, entral Terrace, Lordsmill Street, Chesterneld. C. STAt LEY, Gamekeeper' ottage, Foxstone Wood, Barrow Hill, Che terfield.

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Southern Area Colonel S. A. BOWER, T.D., M.B. , II.B ., L.R.C.P., l.R . . S., "Ledmore," 21 ,We ton Road, ton-upon-Trent. Vacant. Miss G. H. W ALTO , 9, Kingston Street. D erby. J. COLLI S, M: B. , CH.B., I.R .C. ., L.R . . P., "F ntenay," Old Hall Avenue, Llttleover, Derby. Mrs. M. F . H ALLETT, 398, Burton Road , Derby. J. T. HAINE, 87, H aydon Ro ad, Chaddesden, Derby. Mrs. . M. verett, 76, Foremark venue, Littleo er, Derby . R. NALL, 12, Lawrence Street, Long Eaton. H. FAR SWORTH, " Melita," 13, Holt Avenue, Derby Mrs. FARNSWORTH, "Melita," 13 , Holt Avenue, Derby. H. FRANKS, 79, Borrowa h Ro ad, Spondon, D erby. Mrs. F. L. PROBERT, J6, Thornhill Road, Rowditch, Derby.

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County President· County Vice-Presidents: The Rt. Hon. The Lord CLI TON (Ambulance). Lady R AYNER (Nursing). D orothy, Lady IMBERT TERRY (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner

Major T . W. GRA CEY, Melrose. Ashburton, S. Devon. (Tel· Ashburton 233).

Mrs. L. I. TOWNSE 0, Denbury Manor, Denbury, ewton Abbot. (Tel. Jpplepen 245). Vacant. Vacant. R. L. Jr LLETT, M.r., B.S., D.P.M., The Larches, Digby Hospital , Exeter. Mrs. M . W . BOLT, Little Copse, ewcourt Road, Topsham, Exeter. T . T. HAY, ~.[t . . , Wonford H ouse Hospita l, Exeter. R . Webber, 63, R ivermead Ro ad, Exeter. (Training). H . . TAP?, 39, Salter Ro ad, xeter. Mi S. B. BOTTOMLEY, " I vernia," Sharp's Close, Heathfield , ewton Abbot. (Tel. Bovey Tracey 3306). A. C. TAYLOR, J8 , Bridgetown , Totnes. (Tel. 3435).

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M ajor R . A. P. GRAY, M.O .. 23, Southernhay East, Exeter. C. J. W OOD, 40, Kin gsway, Heavitree, Exeter. Mr . D. R. COLE, Harmony Hill , Ivy Orchard, Wilmington , Nr. Honiton. A. T. H. GLA"IVILL, T.D. M.R.C.S. , L.R.C.P., C.P.H., M.C.G.P., The Grove, I-l on iton. Mr . P . C. D AVIDSO, .R . . , Folley Hill , Whitestone, r. eter. R. MITCHELMORE, M.B., B.C.H., D.C.H., Malden , Sidford Road , Sidmouth. D. E. F. Qur ELL, O. 2, Milk Marketing Board Clyst Honiton. Mr . D . P. HITCH G, "Trow Cottage," Sa1combe Regis , idmouth.

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRlGAD E

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EAST, SOUTH AND NORTH DEVON 5, St. Paul's Road ,

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D . LI 0 AY, M.B. B.CH., Craig-y-Don Rumsam Road , Barn taple. R. BRADDO , "St. Jolm, " Yelland Road, Fremington, Bamtaple. Mrs . M. H. KI G, " Ri verside," In tow, North Devon . B. J. M UIR , M.B., B.CH., F.F.A .R .C.S., D.A., Millstile House, Braunton. Miss B . . GIBBS, S.R. . 6 Broadfield R oad, Barnstaple. E. S. PALMER Glayva, Durrant Lane, Northam, Bideford. Mrs. C. J . H . SAUNDERS, Elmfield. Bear Street, Barnstaple. Mr. B. B. KELHAM, Fernvale, Bloody Corner, ortham. (Admin.).

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County Office: COllnty President: County Vice-Pre idents: The Earl of SHAFTESBURY (Ambulance) Mr . B. A. MARTr ( IIrsing). The Hon. Mr . P. R. PL KETT- R LE-DRA ( ursing Cadets).

Deputy Commissioner. . County Superintendent ( ) County Surgeon Asst. County Surgeon County Nursing Officer . . . County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ). County Staff Officers .

County Secretary County P.R.O . .

Major R. W. H 1PHREYS, Tarrant Gunville Manor, Blandford Forum. (Tel. Tarrant Hinton 262) Vacant. Mr . R. M. EYMOUR, Falconer' Hou e, richel, Wimborne, Dor et. (Tel. Witchampton 273). G. J. Ro 1A E, M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., D . O.~I. . ., 32, Prince of Wale' Road, Dorche ter. Mrs. E. P. WYATT M.B., B. H., 26, Bridport Road, D rche ter. Miss D. S DERLA 0, S.R . . , Health entre, Weymouth. K. H. M. ALDRfDGF., 58, St. Thoma Street, Weymouth. Mrs. K. SPIER, Wood Lawn, Parkhomer Dri e, olehill Wimborne. A. E. Cox Corra Lynn, Goldcroft A venue, Weymouth. E. W. CUFF, "Sydco," 67, Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester. J. B. SPE ER, 16, Portwey Clo e, Weymouth. F. C. BRYA T, 30, andecote Road, Park tone. (Training). F. H. Hou E, "Taormina" 8, Wardcliffe Road, Weymouth. Mrs. J. W. HOR EY, "Derwent," Canford Magna, Wimborne. ( .H.S.R.). D. L. COLEMA ,c/o ational Pr \ incial Bank, t. Thoma Street, Weymouth. (Trea urer). Mis F. B. Lo G, 10, Dorche ter Road, We mouth. Mr . E. HA DCOCK, 35, Dale Dri e, anford Bottom, r. Wimborne. E. D. Hu T, 56, Queen Mary' enue, Moordov.n, Bournemouth. Mrs. D. R. BOOTH, 7 Mount Joy, Burton Road, Bridp rt. (Tel. 2999). Vacant.

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County President: Rear-Admiral A. W. LAYBOURNE, C.B.,

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D eputy Commissioner County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon. County Nursing Officer County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . County Staff O fficer (Cadets) (N).

R. RUTHERFORD, T.D., M.B., B.S., J.P., The irs, Langley Park, Co. Durham. (Tel. Langley Park 215). A. BUR S, O.B.E., M.C., M.B., CH.B., Rainton Lodge, West Rainton, Houghton-Ie-Spring. Vacant. W. F. HALL, M.B., B.S., B.HY., D.P.H., The Old Hou e, Warden Law, Houghton-Ie-Spring. Mrs. F. M. OWENS, 11, Verner Clo e, Hart StatIon, We t Hartlepool . Vacant. Miss O. ADDISON, 80, Croft Terrace, Jarrow.

We t Durham Area G. H. HARDIE M.B., CH.B., Denewell House, Denewell Avenue, Low Fell, Gate head-on-Tyne, 8. J. T. DRUMMO 0, 267, Wind or Avenue, Gateshead, 8. Mrs. M. H. ROCHESTER, 5, Pikesyde, Dipton, Co. Durham. Mrs. M. F. St. J. U. COSGRAVE, M.B., B.S., Felling Lodge, Felling-on-Tyne. Mr . A. M. HARDIE, .R . . , Denewell House, Denewell Avenue, Low Fell, Gate head. W. YOUNGER, 90, Wear Road, South Stanley. Mr . T. JUDE, "TheIlen," 41, orman Road, Rowlands Gill. Mi A. VEITCH, "Fell View," Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne. ford.

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So uth D urham Area . 11TH, 34, Tun tall Avenue, We t Hartlepool, o. Durham. r. Jo ES, tratford House, ew Row, Wingate. acant. acant. Vacant. acant. H. . H. FRA CIS, "Ardmore,' The A enue, Durham. (Secretary for Cadet ). R. . . RIGHTO, 63, Toft Cre cent, Murton Seahal1l.

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East Durham Area J. B. HEYCO K, M.R.C.P., D.C.H., I, Belle Vue Drive, Sunderland. P. BLU T, M.B.E., 27, St. Mary's Close, Shincliffe. i J. HUTCHI 0 , 43, Bede treeet, Roker, Sunderland. . HUGH 0 . M.B., B.. , "Belle Vue," St. John' Terrace, Jarrow-on-Tyne. Vacant. . 1 11 G , 8, The Avenue, Murton, eaham. Vacant. E.

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1. 1. D. KERRY, 46, Washington Crescent, ewton Aycliffe. H. CARR, 88, Barningham Street, Darlington. W. A. REAH, Glengarrick, Lintzford Road, Hamsterly Mill, Rowlands Gill. (Treasurer). Miss. E. P. GRAY, 2, Summerhill, Sunderland. T. HOPKINS 22 Farndale Avenue, South Bents, Whitburn. H. R. S. D'HAE' E s, 32, Claremont Road, Darlington. (Civil Defence). W. McADAM, 9, Hackworth Street. Dean Bank, Ferryhill. W. O. KIRKWOOD, "Michaelford," Dipe Lane, Boldon. M. G. SPARK, M.B., B.S., D.(O.B.ST)., R.C.OG.," ewlands," The Drive, Low Fell, Gateshead 9. (Training). Mrs. R. WATSON, 40, Brandling Place South, ewcastle 2. (Tel. Newcastle-upon-Tyne 81-1515). Mi s M. AARSTAD, 22, Oakfield Terrace, Gosforth, ewcastle upon Tyne. (Tel. 54973).

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County Office: Lancaster House, 140, Mildmay Road, Chelmsford.

Tel. Chelmsford 55789.

County President: Colonel Sir John RUGGLES-BRI E, Bt., C.B., O.B.E., T.D., J.P., Lord Lieutenant.

County Vice-Presidents: Commissioner Deputy

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The Lady Joan NEWMA (Nursing). Capt. R. J. WE LEY, T.D., J.P., 96, Galleywood Road, Chelmsford. (Tel. Chelmsford 52704). F. P. WALLIS, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Gowers," Galleywood Road, Great Baddow.

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Mr . B. TRAI ,"Linden ," 1, Sudbury Road, Hal tead. Colonel K. W. NrCHOLL PAL (ER, E.R.D., T.D. L.M.S.S.A., D.PHY . M.E.D., 15, 1ngli Road , olche tel'. M. A. W ELLER, M.B., B.. , M.R . . S. L.R.C.P., "Aldboro," 24, Park Street, Thaxted. Mrs. E. M. BENHAM, 21, Queen's Road, Colchester. Mi M. R E OLD 01 , .R . . ,14, Rothe a Avenue, Chelm ford. E. A. POOLE, 178, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester. Miss R. r. LEEK, 37, Melbourne ourt, Chelmsford. F. E. BROOK, 144, Moul ham Drive, Chelm ford. (Trea urer). Mrs. M. A. SPURGEON, 9, Cotman Road, Shrub End, Colchester. (Cadet). F. THOR DIKE, Elm Tree House, Fox Street, Ardleigh, Colchester. (Cadets). W. SCHOFIELD, 45, Victoria Street, Braintree. (Cadets). Mrs. r. M. T. HASLAM, "Phaphamau," 9 , Patching Hall Lane, Chelm ford. Mrs. J. M. NORTO , St. Clere' Hall, Danbury, ex. ( adets). L. PRYOR, "Karridale," 13 , Heycroft Way, Gt. Baddow, Chelm ford. e. J. K. LA DER, 20, Thames Avenue, helmsford. E. E. J. WESTLAKE, von Hou e, tanley Road. Wi enhoe. B. F. TAYLOR, 11 hilton Clo e, helm ford. J. R. PEACHAM, 14. Back Road, Writtle. R . B. CHAPMA , 23, Challi Road, Braintree. A. MAYHEW, , St. Leonards," Wa h Road, Laindon, Essex. (Tel. 2189).

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GUERNSEY County Office: Headquarters, Rohais, St. Peter PorL, Guern ey.

Bailiwick President: Bailiwick Vice-Presidents: Dr. W. B. Fox. Lady COLEMA (Nursing). J. E. L. MARTEL (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. M. M. LOVERIDGE (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner Bailiwick Superintendent (A). Bailiwick uperinlendent ( ) Bailiwick Surgeon . Area

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County Office: Tel. Cheltenham 53610.

County President : The Countess St. ALDWY .

County Vice-Presidents: The Lady Violet VER 0 ( III' iI/g). Earl St. ALDWYN, T.D., D.L. (Ambulance Cadets) Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner. County Superintendent ( County Surgeon. Asst. Cty. Superintendent ( County ursing Office . . . County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). County Staff Officers

County Secretary & P.R.O.

H. L. St. G. CAREY, M.V.O., Hawling Manor, Andoversford, (Tel. Guiting Power 362). Lieut-Colonel F. WILLlAMSO , O.B.E., 90, Leckhampton Road. Cheltenham. Mr . E. J. S. CHU rE, Smallhope, ompton bdale, heltenham. e. H. DRAKE M.R . . . , L.R .. P., The Bourne 54, Parton Road , Gloucester. Miss D. M. TRIMMER, 2, harlton 10 e, harlton King, Cheltenham. Mrs. M. A. COTTEE, S.R . . ,23, Honyatt Road , Glouce ter. H. HUDSO , 47, Alvin Street, Glouce ter. Miss J. ASH, 8, Rotunda Terrace, Montpelliar, heltenham. Miss M. K. OSWELL, 7, Idorada Road , Cheltenham. (Admin. - Medical Comforts). G. T. CLARK, 83, Falkner Street, Glouce ter. A. FOLCA, 17, South Drive, Lecichampton Road, Cheltenham. R. H. THORNBURY, 51, Rodney Ro ad, Cheltenham. Mrs. H. M. LAWRE CE, " St. Leonard ' ," Tewke bury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham . Mis E. G. MARSHALL, 12a, Withyholt Court, harlton King. (Tel. Cheltenham 22205). Lt.-Col. Sir Patrick COGHILL, Bt., T.D., D.L., Savran Hou e, Aylburton, Lydney.

Area Commissioner

Lieut.-Colonel J. W . WOOLDRIDGE, Moyne, Tetbury.

Southern Area ourt Cottage, Shipton

Colonel R. B. BROADBENT, O.B.E., La Ruette, St. Martins, Guernsey. (Tel. Guernsey 38435). R . A. LUFF "Belize," Doyle Road, St. Peter Port. Mr . R. M. TI-IOMPSO , Le CroJier, Rue des Crolier, Torte Val. (Tel. St. Peter 4395). R . M. F. Fox, M.A., M.B., B. CHIR., Les Longchamps, St. Sampson's, Guernsey, e.r. R . H . BLA CHFORD, O.B.E., G.M., Le Croute Herivel, Rohais, St. Peter Port. H . TO ULEAU Tertre de Houmets, obo Road, Ca tel, Guerney. Mrs. O. H. GALUE E, "Balmoral," Guelles Road, St. Peter Port. . W. BUSH, " The Leylans," St. Jacques, St. Peter Port. E. COLL, Colwyshe, Les Mourants, St. Martins. H. FALLA, Durrington, Les Banques, St. Sarnpsons, Guernsey. (Cadet ). R . J . HERVE, "Beau Soleil," Saumarez Lane. Castel. (Treasurer). W. G. BAKER, 22, St. George's Esplanade, St. Peter Port. (Competitions). . . FROOME, "Rosemead," Les Varioufs, St. Martins. Mi . M . De GARl , L'Abri , King's Road, St. Peter Port, uern ey. V. E. LUFF, M.B.E., Les Rohais de Haut, St. Andrews, Guernsey. (Tel. 57634).

HAMPSIDRE County Office: Wes ex House, 6,

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Tel. 2884.

County President: The Hon. Mr.

. R. CUBITI, O.B.E.

County Vice-Presidents: Marjorie, COU TESS OF BRECKNOCK (Nursing). Mr . P. M. A. CUFTO ( II,. ing Cadets) Commi

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Deputy ommi ioner County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon

Forest of Dean Area Area Commissioner

Tel. Guernsey 25211.

ir William AR OLD, C.B.E.

GLOUCESTERSIDRE 12, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham.

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

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Brigadier B. W. WEBB-CARTER, D.S.O., O.RE., Ashton Cottage, Bi hop Waltham . . R . TUR BULL, F.R.C.V.S., 65, Worting Road , Ba ing toke. Miss L. COOPER, The Thatched Cottage, Shirley Holms, Lymington. (Tel. Sway 220) L. M. MAYBURY, M.A., M.B., B.CIDR., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Kenwood," 97, Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea. Colonel G . DERTO , O.B.E., Spring Corner, Spring Road, Lymington. Vacant. Mrs. E. A. PURKESS, J.P., S.R . . , "Glenleigh," Avenue Road, Brockenhurst. Vacant. Vacant. R. W. HARRIS, 13 t, Greenhill Road, Winche ter. (Training).

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Mrs. B. V. SA DISO , Long View, Roseberry Ro ad, Alresford. (Hospi tal Libraries). Mrs. E. E. You G, 40, Kirby R oad, orth "' nd , Port mouth. (N.H.S. R .). E. J. Miller, 12, Appollo Road, Chand ler's Ford. (Civil Defence). Mrs. M. . J . Bo 0, " Rosevere," Walton Road , J-iolbury. Mrs. 1. B. P. SH EA Rl G, 147, Corhampton Road, Boumemouth . D. R . J. D o EY, "Cranford , 27, hurch Road, H ayling I land. (Admin.). Mi s J. L. UPWARD, 91 , lme Road, M oordown, Bournemouth . Mrs. J . G. M . BODE, 6, upper High Street, Win che ter. (Trea urer). J. R . BRATTON , 30, Crawts Road, Overton, r. Ba ing toke. (Com petition ). R . S. BODE. 6, Upper High Street. Winch e ter. Mrs . S. M. M OORE, 6, Upper H igh trect, Wincllc ter. (Admin.). Mrs. R . T CUFFE, Church Cottage, Greywell, Ba ing toke. (Admin .) (Tel. Odih am 76).

Eastern Area G. H. WAITE 91, Randolph R oad, orth nd , Port mouth. Vacant. Lady POWER, Lime Cottage, Brambridge Park , Twyford. C. N . SUTER, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Leventhorpe," I , Elmhur t Road, Gosport. Mrs. G. M . PEART, .R.!'.., Lane End Hou c, Ha ant Road, Emsworth. W. E. RIDD ELL, 143 Beauch amp venue, R wner, 0 port. Mis M. M . R u OLE, 11, H ender on R oad, a tney , outh ea. T . C. GOLDSMITH, 79, Orchard R oad, outh ea. (Training). P. J . FAGG, M.P .. , PH.C., 15,0 al arden, I er ' toke, sport. J . B UTLER, M.M., 88, R oundwa ,Highfield tate, Waterlooville. (Treasurer). Central Area Capt. W. MILLS, M.B.E., " H illdale," tat ion Lane, hanJler Ford. D . L. C. J OH ON, 78, Che el venue, Bitterne, outhampton. Mrs. G. E. BRYA T, .R . . , "Tre co," Hollyhill Lane, ari bury Green. A. O. J OH , M.B., B.S., M.R. C. P., L.R.C.P., D.C.II., 2, he el A venue, Bitterne, outhampton. Mrs. J . TH OR TO , S.R . . , 40, Bedford enue, Wool ton, Southampton. Vacant. Mrs. A. c. ALFORD, 8, Obelisk Road , W ool ton, Southampton. J . F . R EYPERT, "Fairvale," Church Lane, olden ommon, Wincheste r. (Train ing). Northern Area L. P. BOTTING, M.B.E., 13, Esher Clo e, Ba ing toke. R. G. EHLEN, " High Meadows," Green Lane, Ellisfield, r. Basingstoke. Mrs. G. E. EVANS, Mynster, Church Avenue, FarnboroLigh. Vacant. Vacant. G. H . BOURDON, 51, Paddock Road , Basingstoke. Mrs. L. 1. PAG E, " R ookwood ," 6, Priory Street, Farnborough. H. . SHORT, 62, Netley Road, Famborough. (Training). H. A. YOUNG. "Grathorne," 36, Boxal!'s Lane, Aldershot. C. H . EWSTEAD, 20, All Saints' Crescent, Farnborough. (Cadets).

Arca Commi ioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( Area Surgeon Area Area Area

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Western Area F. H . ST UTTAFO RD, L.R . . P., M.R.C.S., Flat M2, H ampshire ourt, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth . W. H. D. SYMES, 34, Coombe Gardens, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth . Mr. . . SYMES, 34, Coombe Gardens, Bournemouth. F. A. H EIMAN , M.D., L.R.C.P., Flat 2, 1, Oban R oad, Bournemouth. Miss M . Cos EY, S.R. N., Royal Victoria Hospital , Shelley Road, Boscombe. Vacant. Mr . . W . ROWLA os, 102, Tuck ton Road , South bourne, Bournemouth . A. MAYBURY, " Vecta," St. George's R oad, Fordingbridge (Training).

HEREFORDSlllRE County Office: .J .A. B. H eadquarters. Widemarsh Street, Hereford .

Tel. Hereford 2837.

County Presidents: The Lady BroD ULPH .

County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. H. FOLEY, (Nursing). C. A. BLOSSETT (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. Greville PHILLIPS (Nursing Cadets). Lommi ioner Deput y ounty

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Lieut.-Colonel Sir Terence FALKINER, BT., Kingsthorne House, r. Hereford. (Tel. Wormelow 343). acant. Mr . J. V. B. CONGRfVE, Mill Bank Cottage, Whitney-on-Wye. (Tel. Clifford 333). G. M . LLOYD, M.R.C. " L.R.C.P., The New House, Ross-on-Wye. Mr . M . E. C. PORTCH, S.R . . , Leominster Cottage Hospital Leominster. · T. MORGA ,63, Pro pect Walk, Tupsley, Hereford. Mrs. . L. GROVE, The Priory, Ledbury. R. T. M ORRIS, Stokesay, Upper Ledbury Road, Hereford. · H. PRTCE, 7, Farr Close, Hereford . R . W. OLWELL, 46, Moor Street, Hereford. L. G. BARRlNGTO , 50, Belmont Avenue, Belmont Estate, Hereford. (Civil Defence). · R. HAW, 2, St. Guthlac Street, Hereford. Mr . 1. C. LOCHHEAD, 40, Alexandra Avenue, Hereford. Mr. D . PRrcE, 2, Bute Avenue, Hereford. L. . GREEN , 93, Quarry Road , Tup ley, Hereford.

HERTFORDSHIRE County Office: 7, Marlborough Road , St. Albans, Herts .

Tel. L.N.-54333.

COllntv President : Maj r-General

ir W. A. George BUR S i.c.v.o., C.B. D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., Lord Lieutenant.

Counll' Vice-President:

Mr . B. H. M CORQUODALE (Nursing). Lt.-Co lonel Sir Ma rtin GILLlAT, K.C.V.O., M.B. E., D.L. (Ambulance Cadets). The Hon. Lady BOWES-LYO , J.P. (Nursing Cadets). Commis ioner Deputy

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L. R. N. P ERCEY, M.B.E., (Tel. WeJwy n 4108). Vacant.

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County Secretary A t, County Secretary County P.R.O . .

JOHN AMBULAN E BRIGADE

Mrs. E . BlLK, B. ., Friar Mead , t. tephen Avenue, t. Iban. G. W. MAY, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D enham Lodge, 83, New Road , Ware. Mis R . M . BUTLER, S.R.N., Queen lizabeth L[ Ho pilal, Welwyn Garden City. Vacant. J. V. HA KETT, .R . . , IS, henleybury Cottage Shenley, St. Alban. J. V. HA KETT, .R . . , 15, henleybury oltage, henley, l. Alban. Mr . R. B. TARLl G, 29, Mount Dri e, Park treel t. Iban. Mrs. Hilda MABER, .R . . , "Cros ways," Point Clear, St. o yth , Essex. Mr . A. C. SHERRIFF " ReddyfTe," 23, ali bury Avenue Harpenden . (Admin.). ( .H.S.R.). K. C. WAR ER, 92, Bur land. Letchw rlh. (Training). Mr . V. J. PERCEY, " Healh Brow," Welwyn . ( dmin.). Mi 1. DAYlE, 190, Drake Drive, l. Iban. (Tel. 55153). Mr . E. WrEcK , 17, Sali bury Avenue, t. Iban. Vacant.

THE

County Superintendent (N) County County County County County

Surgeon . . Nursing Officer . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Secretary & P.R.O.

As t. County Secretary

Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Area ursing Officer . Asst. Area Nursing Officer A/Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officer

W. ApPLETON, "Lyndhur t," Puckeridge, r. Ware. (Tel. Puckeridge 457). S. F. PORCHER, 'Colville' 44 t. Johns venue, Harlow. Mr . F. CHAPMAM, I, Frogmore oltage, L v.er High treel, Watford. F. J. L. LA G, I.B. E., T.D., I.R. C... , L.R . . P., 47, l. Michael' Road, Bro bourne. Vacant Mrs. B. D. CRADDOCK, .R . . , 6 , Woodstock Road outh, St. Albans. A. G. PIKE, 34, Clement Slreet , Ware. Vacant. F. H. TAPLETON, 31, Priory venue, Old Harlow.

Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Area Nursing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officer

G. Henderson SMITH, 97, Haymead , Dig well Hill , Weh yn Garden City. Vacant. Vacant. J. Munro SHERRIFF, B. C., L.R .. P.CED .), L.R.Co .(1:.0.), L.R.F.P .. (GLAS.), 23, Salisbury venue, Harpenden . Miss O. M. DAVIES, S.R . . , St. Albans ity Ho pital, ormandy Road , St. Albans. Vacant. Miss W. M. HART, Blue Stile, Priory 10 e, Royston. Mrs. H. M. BENNETT, 49, Fordwich Road , Welwyn Garden Ity.

County Vice-Presidents: General P. T. TOWER, D.S.O. , M.B.E. (Ambulance). Mr . P. v. MACKJ 0 ( lIrsing). Major General R. . PIGOT, C.B., O.B.E. (Ambulance/ Cadets).

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ommi ioner ounty ounty County ounty County

County ounty

F . R. B . H. KE EDY, M.B.E., L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., J.P., Wootton Lodge, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight. urge n . T. HAMBLY, M.R . . S., L.R.C.P., We tbrook Cottage, Pondwell, r. Ryde. . EXELL, S.R . . , R.M . . , 17 Ashey Road , Ryde. ur ing Officer . taff Officer Cadet) (A). A. P. COMPTO , 93, High Street, Sandown. tafT Officer (Cadets) ( ). Mr . B. K. JACOBS, Shoreside, Shanklin. taff Oflicer G . M. HOMA , M.R.C.P.,M. R.C.S. ,"Monkspath," Limerstone, r. ewport. (i/c Ambulance Divisions, West Wight). Mr . C. J. WALLIS, J.P., Wistaria House, Bembridge. (Hospital Libraries). . H. R(CHARDSO , f.C.A., Regal Chambers, Shanklin. (Treasurer-Admin .). . G. BARTO , "Waverley," Gravel Pit Road, Wootton Bridge. L. P. RfD ER, The Range, pencer Road , Ryde. (Public Duties). R. F. J. TEWKESBURY 2, Argyll Place, Ryde. (Competitions) . ecretary Mis E. M. E . CAWS, "Seacroft," Queen's Road, Ryde. (Tel. 2261). P.R.O . . G . W. D. BRO\) " 12, a tie Street, Ryde. (Auxiliary). (Tel. Ryde 3325).

JERSEY County Office: Midvale Road, St. Belier, Jer ey.

Commissioner . Deputy Commissioner.

C. C. BEATY-POW ALL, Chief Constable' Office, Douglas. Capt. T. H. HALL, J.P., Eskham, Devonshire Road, Douglas,

Tel. Cent. 24163.

County President:

County Office ' Chief Constable' Office, D ouglas, I Ie of Man. Tel. Dougla 4616.

County Vice-Presidents : Rev. F. M. CURBO , HON. C.F., D.C., (Ambl/lance). Lady COWLEY (Nursing). S. J. K EALE, Esq., O.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs . M . M. GILL (Nursing Cadets).

Tel. Ryde 2955.

County President: Hi xcellency The Governor of the J Ie of Wight, dmiral of the Fleet, The Rt. Hon. The Earl Mou TBATTE Of BURMA, K.G., P.C., G. . B. , O.M., G.C.s.I., G.C.LE., G.C.Y.O., D.S.O.

ISLE OF MAN

County President: LADY STALLARD.

Mrs. V. E. KELLY, J.P., Ballaqueeney Lodge, BaUaquayle Road. Douglas . (Tel. Douglas 3006). A . R. MCPHERSON, M.B., CH.B., 46, Loch Promenade, Douglas Vacant. Vacant. Mrs. E. A. GREEN, "Carnane," Bay View Road, Onchan . . R . G. CArN, f.LA .. , 109, Ballabrooke Way, Douglas. (Tel. 4646 Day, 2665 vening). L. G. TEMPLETO , Police Headquarters, Douglas. (Auxiliary).

County Office: Wootton Lodge, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight.

Western Area Area Commissioner

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

ISLE OF WIGHT

Eastern Area Area Commissioner

ST.

County Vice-Presidents: The Countess of JERSEY ( ursing). Lady TRENT ( ursing Cadets). Commi ioner Deputy Commi ioner . County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon Assistant Cty. uperintendent ( ) County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Nur ing Officer

Brigadier R. LEMPRIERE-RoBIN, O.B.E., Ro el Manor, t. Martin, Jer ey. Vacant. Mrs. U. MALET DE CARTERET, St. Ouen's Manor, St. Ouen, Jersey. (Tel. Western 28). R. L. OSMO T, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Dunderave, First Tower. Mrs. G. DAWSO , La Ruette, Victoria Village, Jersey. A. J. Le Mo NlER, 12, Princess Place, Greve d'Azette, Jersey. Vacant.

THE

County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N). &P.R.O . . . . . County Staff Officers .

County Secretary & Trea ' urer

ST.

JOH

AMBULA CE BRIGADE

Mrs. D . MACFADYEN, La Turbie, Claremont Road, St. Helier, Jer ey. Miss B. Le HUQUET, Le Chalet, Bagatelle Road, St. Saviour, Jersey. (Cadets). H. T. RICE, 21, Hautbois Gardens , Bellozane Road, St. Helier. (Public Duties). Mis L. Du FEU, 0.4, Douro Court, Mont Pinel, St. Saviour, Jersey.

Tel. Maid tone 55924.

County Presidents: The Countess of GUILFORD. County Vice-Presidents: Lady DE ING ( IIrsing). J. H. H. DAVIS, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets) . Viscountess ALLE BY OF MEGlDDO ( lIt"sing Cadets). Commis ioner Deputy Commissioner . County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon Asst. County Surgeon County ursing Officer County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). County Staff Officers

County Secretary

Major S. W. BARROW, D.F . . , Dormer H ou "c, H olt Wood, Aylesford. (Tel. Maidstone 77340). Vacant. Lady CUMBERBATCH, "Firco ne , ' Cou ley Wood, Wadhur t, Su sex. (Tel. 2052). R. H. PERCfYAL, M.A., M.CH.(OXO .), F.R.C.S. (ENG.), D. . H., 74, Bower Mount Road , Maidstone. J. A. CARMA ,M.D., B.. , " Wentway ," a t tuddel, Do er. Mi A. C. EMERTO I , S.R . . , . . 1'.1., R.'\.T., 19, Garden treet, Tunbridge Well . C. G. D. SMITH, 67, Sidney Street, Folke tone. Mrs. J . G. Hou HI ," Minstead , Saltwood, Hythe. H. . HARVEY, Barclays Bank Ltd., Maid tone. (Treasurer). Mrs. PRING , Mount Top, The Clo e, Saltwood. Hythe. ( .H.S.R.) Miss J. M . FALWASSER, Rutland Hou e, We t Mailing. (Library). Mrs. S. M. R . POW ELL, M.B., H.B., 2, John tone ourt, 178, Sandgate Road, Folke tone. Mrs . E. M. SMITH, 67, Sidney Street, Folke tonc. L. W. ASHMAN, 2, The Avenue, Hythe. ( t. Training and Competition ). Mrs. J . V. FLANAGA , S.R . . , O. . 0., R. . T., 145, Pump Lane, Rainham. (Training). J. G. PERRY, J8 , Castweazle, Tenterden. G. J. BURGES , Violet lor Hou e, 41, hurch Strcet, Maidstone. No.1 Area

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon

AI Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area

ursing Officer

Area Staff Officer

Area Area Area Area Area Area Area

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . . . . Staff Ofllcer (Cadet) (A) Staff Ofllcer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officer .

Commander C. R . BURGESS, O.B.E., R. . 19, Oakdale Road, Tunbridge Wells. Vacant. Mrs. D . L. Dowu G, 31, Victoria Road , Chatham. J. W. Piper, M.R .C.S., L.R .C. P., 247 Singlewell Ro ad, Gravesend . J. W. POPE, 10, Mereworlh Road , Tunbridge Wells. Mrs. V. A. WINTER, 44, Meadow Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells. Miss· M. LOVELESS, S.R . . , 65, The Quarries, Boughton , Monchelsea, Maidstone. A. H. HILLS, 75, Park Place, Gravesend . (Training).

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

No.2 Area Alex CHALMERS, M.B., H.B., 8, London Road , Sittingbourne. F. C. ROLFE, II , King's Road , Birchington. Mrs. C. J . EYERS, S.R . . , g4, Zealand Road , Canterbury. Vacant. R. G. T . Yo u G I, Waterloo Road , Sittingbourne. Mrs. E. M. H EYWOOD, 15, Salisbury Road, Herne Bay . C. R . L. WALLACE, 96, Hugin Avenue, St. Peters, Broadstairs. (Training).

o. 3 Area E. A. HERBERT, "Brynmawr," 48, Plains Avenue, Maidstone . Mrs. J . M . PERCIVAL, S.R . . ,74, Bower Mount Road, Maidstone.

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon

KENT County Office: Violet Astor Hou e, 41, Church Street, Maid tone.

THE

ur ing Officer tafT Officer ( adet ) (A) tafT Officer ( adets) ( ) lafT Omcer

Dr. Gertrude NrCHOLSO ,2, Dunedin Court, Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone. Mrs. A. J . Presley, S.R.N., "G len avy," 9, London Ro ad, Ri ver, Dover. R. A. FLETCHER, 26, Dryland R oad, Snodland. Mrs. D . M. BAILEY, "Maywood," ew Road, Saltwood, Hythe. Mr . D. P . H ERITAGE, S.R . . , 25, Manor Road Lydd, Romsey Mar h. W. J. ARDE, 32, H eath R oad, Barming, Maidstone.

DUKE OF LANCASTER'S DISTRICT District Office : 15-17, Mount Street, Pre ton. Tel. Preston 52239. The

District President: arl of DERBY, M.C.

District Vice-Presidents : The ounte S of S FTO ( lIrsing) . Lord HUTTLEWORTH, M.C. (Ambillance Cadets). The ountess P EEL (Nursing Cadets). ommi ioner Deputy omml~sloner I tant to 01111111 . loner Di trict upcrintendent (

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Asst. District Superintendent ( Di trict

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District StafT Officer (Cadet Di trict Di trict

(A).

taff Officer ( adet) ( ). tafT Officer

olonel V. F. R OYLE, E.R.D., D.L., 67, Church Street, Lancaster J . HALL, 41, Windermere Road, South Shore, Blackpool. Major W. H. WALKER, 35 Brook ide Avenue, Liverpool, 14. . J. EA TWOOD, 43, Lune Street, Preston. The Lady Mary HE KETH J.P., Meols Hall, Southport. (Tel. outhport 88171). olonel R. OLLERENSHA\ , E.R.D., T.D. Q.H.S., M.A., B.M. , M.R.C. ., D.M.R.D., 2, Pine R oad, Didsbury, Manchester, 20. M. M. l~EEKIE, M.B., CH.B., 7, Rowsley Avenue, West Didsbury, Manchester. Mr . J . M D . STEVE S, S.R.N., 23, Stanley Grove, Penwortham , Pre ton. R. CHARLESWORTH, 1473, A hton Old Road , Higher Openshaw, Manchester, 11. Mr . N. ITH, 19, The Avenue, Seedfield, Bury. F. W. Lo GWORTH, 102, Abbey Hey Lane, Higher Openshaw Manche ter, 11 . (Cadets). V. . H ELMORE, M.B.E., 5, Laurel Avenue, Euxton, Chorley. ( .D.). Mi J. B. M. LOUDE , 2a, Lord Street West, Southport. ( ompetitions). . G. CRO SLEY, "Green Rig ," 21, Fir Trees Avenue, Lostock Hall , r. Preston . (Competitions and Surgeons' Dept.). Mrs . J. WEBSTER, 68, Devonshire Road, Atherton. (Training), Ellen W. M. SHAW, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.S., 7, Tenterden Street, Bury . Mrs. E. Gaskill, 50 Turnbull Road , Longsight, Manche ter 13 . Mrs. E. CHARLESWORTH, 1473, Ashton Old Road , Higher Openshaw, Manche ter, 11.

THE

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District Secretary

JOHN AMOULA

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

E BRIGADE

G. C. HANKl s, 43, Argyll Road, Blackpool. (Treasurer, Auxiliary). J. E. HELME, "Greeba," 34, Fairhope Avenue, The Vale, Lanca ter. J. E. CAPES, S.R.N., "Glencoe," 235, Walmer ley Road, Seedfield, Bury. . PrMBLETT 251, Mar hall Cro s Road, St. Helen . (Cadet ). Major J. KILSHAW, M.B.E., T.D., I J, Derwent Street, Leigh. (Admin.). Lt.-Col. R. PRICE, M.B.CH.B., 12, Old Croft Park, Urm ton, Manche ter. (Training). Mi M. VE ABLE, 137, Blantyre treet, Swinton, Manche ter. (Cadet ). MajorT. E. SPE ER, M.B.E., T.D., 15-17, Mount treet, Pre ton . ( mergency only: "Marwyn, , 224 Pre ton Road, Grimsargh, Nr. Preston.)

Area Commi sioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Area Nur ing Officer . . . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers.

No.1 Area Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area S urgeoI1 Area Nursing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers.

P. R. TEVE S, M.R . .S., L.R . . P., D.O., "We t1and ," 493, Pre ton New Road, Yew Tree Brow, Beardwood Blackburn, H. SMALLEY, .R . . , 17, Ram ey Road, Longshaw, Blackburn. Mr . M. M. MEGGITT, M.B.E. 10 Bryer croft, Wilp hire, Blackburn. A. R. HARBI so ,M.B., CH.B., Walden Place, Blackburn Road, Accrington . R. CLARKE, S.R . . , 27, Bridge Terrace, Mitton Road Whalley. Nr. Blackburn. G. RUSHWORTH " Lynroyd,' 21, SLIdell 10 e, Dan: en . Mrs. O. DAWES, "Belgrave," 475, Revidge Road, Blackburn . G. WOOTTO 38, Westboume Avenue, Burnley. (C.D.). Mrs. M. HEAP. 148, Brun wick Street, el on. F. SHARROCK, 55, Selou Road, Blackburn. (Training). Mis C. TOTTY 1, outh View, Whim Lane, imon tone r. Burnley.

Area ommi ioner Area uperintendent ( ) Area uperintendent ) Area Surgeon l. rea urgeon . Area Nursing Officer

rea StafT Officer (Cadet) (A) Area Staff Officer ( adets) ( ) rea tafT Of1'icer

No.2 Area Area Commissioner Area Area Area Area

Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . Nursing Officer

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers.

Capt. G. M. THWAITES, T.D ., Ba t House otlage, Walmer Icy, Bury. E. MASO , J 5, Wood Road orth, Manche ter, J 6. Miss A. RIGBY, 60, Cemetery Road, Swinton. J. R. A. Luckas, M.B., "Ingleside," TyJde ley, Manche ter. Mrs. B. WATSO , S.R . . , 10, Hampton Road, Cadi head , Manche ter. F. FOWLER, 13, Dood on Avenue, Irlam, Manche ter. Mrs. L. HODCROFT, 319, Manchester Road, Tyldesley. Miss E. N. FULTON, 272, New Brook Road, Atherton, r. Manchester. F. SPEAKMAN, 59, Barton Road, Worsley, Manchester. W. GRIME, 41, Healhouse Lane, Atherton, Manche ter.

No.3 Area Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon Area Nursing Officer . . . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A/Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers.

Col. J. E. ROGERSO , O.B.E., M.C., T.D., D.L., J.P., pring Hollow, Mottram Road, Stalybridge, Che hire. G. IMESON, "Thornc1iffe," 83, Houghton Lane, Swinton. Mrs. M. SWI ERTO, 19, Sherwood Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester. V. H. WHEBLE, B M., F.R.C.S., "Greeba," 169, Buxton Road, Mile End, Stockport. W. GULLIFORD, S.R.N., 5, Kenion Road, Bamford, Rochdale. H. D. ADAMS, 2A, Lacrosse Avenue, Werneth, Oldham. (Admin.). Miss J. HIGGS, 3, Pendleton Street, Werneth, Oldham. J. STALEY, 590, Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. G. SPE CER, 42, Ney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. Major F. Wr DER, 50, Beaufort Road, A hton-under-Lyne. (Secretary), (Admin.).

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Area upenntendent (A) Area Superintendent ) Area Surgeon rea ur ing Officer . . Area taff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Stan- Officer (Cadets) (N) rea tafT Officer

No.4 Area 01. G. A. STEELE, M.B., CII.S. , L.R.C.P., The Beeches, Tabbys ook, ewburgh, r. Wigan. D. MACDO ALD-WALKER, 2, Brook Road, Lymm, Cheshire. Mrs. . MILLlNGTO , S.R.N., 43, Yarmouth Road, Great Sankey, Warrington. Warrington . J. D. CAMERO , M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(ED.), 13 Albany Avenue, Eccleston Park, Prescot. Mrs. . M. FITZMAURICE, S.R . . ,53, St. Helens Road, Rainford. R. W. BA KS, 94, Meeting Lane, Penketh, Warrington. Mrs. A: R. WILLlAMSO , 112, Chester Road, Grappenhall, WarrlOgton. W. CLOUGH. 184, Wellfield Street, Warrington. W. j.JOTTS, J. M. BRYANT, 1, Poplars Place, Orford, Warrington.

No.5 Area J. A. LUCAS, 26, Zig-zag Road , Liverpool, 12. J. . CROOK, 31 Renville Road, Liverpool, 16. Miss K. L. THOMAS, 1, Withnell Close, Liverpool, 13. D. O. HUGHES, M.D., CH.B., D.P.H., 16, South Road, Liverpool, 19. W . D. GRAY, M.B., CH.B ., 28, Garth Drive, Allerton Miss M. R. DORS, 14, Ashcombe Road, Stoneycroft, Liverpool, 14. W. SPE CER, 81, Greenwich Road, Liverpool, 9. Mi S A. SEDDO , 46, Parkside Drive, Liverpool. 12. J. HOLME , 23 , Bampton Road, Liverpool , 16. Mi E. 1. WELLOCK, 38, Mar halls Close, Lydiate, r. Liverpool. Mi M. HUTCHEO , 7, Radstock Road, Elm Park, Liverpool,6. H . J. DOWELL, 27, Wand worth Road, Liverpool, 11. (Treasurer) . PUGH , 87, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool 18. . Sr-.IITII , 17, King land re cent, Liverpool 11. J . . CLAGUE, 39, Brook ide Avenue, Liverpoo114. W. PrLKT GTO ,8, Oakdale Road, Liverpool, 18.

o. 6 Area Major J. D. CAMERO M.B.E. T.D., "Kings Fold," Pope Lane, Pen wortham, Preston. R. V. ROGERSO , 30, Devon hire Road, Chorley. Mr . 1. HAIGH, 37 Blenheim Avenue, Blackpool. Surgeon Lt.-Commander P. J. J. WRE , Monks Gate, Hardacre Lane, Whittle-Ie-Woods. Mi F. M. To GE S.R.N. , 1, Raleigh Road, Fulwood, Pre ton. H. NEEDHAM, 34, Bent Lane, Leyland, Preston. Miss C. BANKS. 207. Cunliff(;' Road, South Shore, Blackpool. Mr. . WRIGHT, 212, Poulton Road, Fleetwood. Rev. W. B. GOR ALL, S.R. ., 8, Tarnbrook Drive, ormos, Blackpool. No.7 Area

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Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon Area Nursing Officer . District Staff Officer . . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)

Col. D. B . Lo G, M.C., T.D., Ru kinville Hotel, Sandy1ands Promenade, Morecambe and Heysham. W. H. BURNS, 48, Provincial Street, Barrow-in-Furness. Miss M. ROGERS, 48, Brunswick Road, Morecambe. Lt.-Col. R. J. HOWAT, O.B.E., M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.R.C.O.G., 3, Hillside, Lancaster. Miss E. MCGILL, S.R.N., 24, Thornc1iffe Road, Barrow-inFurness. W. G. SOUTHER , M.B., Sandyfield, Grange-over-Sands. J. CROSSFIELD, 9, Bristol Street, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness. Mrs. M. GAWNE, 17. Roose Road Barrow-in-Furness.

THE

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J. H. HOLMES, 185, Devonshire Road, Millom, Cumberland. (Civil Defence). R . E. PRATT, 7, Dundee Street, Barrow-in-Fumes . . . W. J. E. DI KI 0,8, Hutton Crescent , Morecambe. (Training).

Area Staff Officers .

No.8 Area Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Surgeon Area Area Area Area

Nursing Officer. . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ) Staff Officers.

Major R. L. S. RAFFLES, T.O., Dene House, Dene Road, Didsbury, Manchester, 20. J . HAMER, 7, Queens Drive, Gee Cross, Hyde. . W. L. E so ,M.A., M.B., CH.B., 65, Brookland Road, Pre tWlch, Manche ter. Vacam. H. BARKER, 202, Brooklands Road, Sale. Mrs. A. BUTLER, 25, Whitecar Avenue Manche ter 10. F. M. BAKER, 10, Waverly Road, Sale, Manchester. J. H. BROWN, 27, Moorcroft Drive, Burnage, Manchester, 19. (Civil Defence and Training). . J. D. W. RA K , .R . . , Staff Quarter! yYithington Hospltal, West Didsbury, Manchester, 20. (TralOlOg). J. K. VA CE, 17, Fairfield Road, Middleton, Manchester. Miss R. CLARKE, 18, Dilworth Street, Manchester, 15.

THE

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Area ursing Officer. . . . A / Area tafT Ofllcer (Cadet) (A). Area tafT Ofllcer

Area P. R.O .. . . Area ergeant Major

Tel. 58345 .

County President : The Lady Helen BERRY. County Vice-Presidents : Miss M. 1. PARTRIDGE ( ursing) . E. J . L. COTTON (Ambulance Cadets).

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Eastern Area Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon Area Staff Officer

Vacant. C. R. TOWELL, Palel House, Gladstone Avenue, Melton Mowbray. Miss D. O. JONES, 3, Hastings Road, Woodham Eaves. J. A. WARD, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., " Sunnydene," Melton Road, Syston. F. H. BROWN, 13, Melton Road, Asfordy Hill, Melton Mow · bray.

City of Leicester Area Vacant. Vacant. Mi s C. SHOOTER, 9, Oakthorpe Avenue, Leicester. G. H: SULLIVA ,M.B., B.S., L.R.C.P. , 42J, London Road, Lelce ter. Vacant. L. W. WARD, 9, Evington Clo e, vington Drive, Leicester. E. E. H UDSON, 77, Hazel Street, Leicester. G. K. SHAW, 73, R epton Road, Wigston. Miss D. G. HAMPSO , 90, Upperton Road, Leicester. T. GRAIIAM, 108 Parker Drive, Leicester. Mi M. A. HALES, II, Bonnington Road, Leicester. F . R: BARTO, J I, Edith Avenue, arborough Road South, Lelce ter. Vacant. K. LEE, 4, Stanley Drive, Leice ter. A. H. M. CAMPBELL, M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., Green Hedges, Moira Road , A hby-de-Ia-Zouch . A. J. . ROBERT 0 ,M.B., CH.B., Linden House Church Street wadlincote. Burton-on-Trent. ' , 1. A . BI::LCHER 239, Melbourne Road , Ibstock. J. . ADEY, 74, Common Road, Church Gresley, Burton-onTrent. T . Wilkin on, 210, High Street, Woodville, Burton-on-Trent.

We tern Area ommi ioner rea Superintendent ( ) rea uperintendent ( ) rea urgeon . . . . tafT Onlcer ( aoel) ( tafT Ofllcer .

Vacant. H . A. ]OH , STO , 1 J 4, Hollycroft, Hinckley. Vacant. . HAMILTO , M.B., eR.B., D.P.H., 48, London Road, Coalville G. H . F. WARD, 9, Oakley Road, Shepshed. J. T. KE Y, 73, Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Coalville.

LI COLNSIDRE

L. LEE, 10, Charles Drive, Anstey,

r. Leice ter. (Tel. An tey 2126) A. R. BRADLEY, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.P., L.R . . P., 335, Humber tone Deputy Commissioner . Road, Leicester. Mrs. S. L. M. ARMITAGE, S.R . . , 116, Regent Road, Leice ter. County Superintendent ( T. M. GIBSON, M.B., CH.B., 176, Leicester Road, Moun~sorrel. County Surgeon County Nursing Officer . . . Miss P. GOODALL, S.R. . , S.C.M., The Royal Infirmary, Leicester. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. CREWE, 54, Yorkshire Road, Leicester. County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). Mrs. B. TOMPKINS, 380, St. Saviour Road, Leicester. Miss V. M. Y. LUSCOMBE, O.B.E., S.R . . , S.C.M., 87, HumberCounty Staff Officers stone Drive, Leicester. Miss A. GABRIEL, 53, Peter's Drive, Leicester. W. LANGTON, 10, West Avenue, Leicester. . J. M. Jo ES. 48, St. Michaels Avenue, Leice ' ter. Miss M. J. FREER, 103 , arborough Road South, Lelce ter. County Secretary (Tel. 823788). . P. W. JACKSO ,53, Myrtle Road, Leicester. County P.R.O . . Commissioner

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LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND County Office : 112, Regent Road, Leicester.

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COllllly Office: ardinal' Hat 26 , High Street, Lincoln . (Tel. 23829). COI/Ilty President : The Rt. Hon. The arl of A CASTER, T.D., i.t'. COLIllty Vice-Presidellts: The Lord BROW LOW, J.P. D.L. Lady racroft AMCOTT ( ursing). Mr . M. E. PLEDGER (NurSing Cadets).

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aptain P. H. E. WELBy-EVERARD, D.S.C., D.L., R. "' Frieston Old Place, Cay thorpe, Grantham. (Tel. Fulbeck 459). M. . LAVI , J.P., M.B., B.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., 111, Oxford Street, Cleethorpes. (Tel. Cleethorpes 61328) . Mr . V. F. M. HEDGES, 34, Swallowbeck Avenue Lincoln (Tel. 26823) , . L. K .. CORDEAU , M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. , Gonerby House, Scotter, Galnsborough. Mrs: G. FUALKOWSKI , S.R . . , ormanby Hall. Scunthorpe, Llnc . J. . G. TROUGHTO, , 6, Ru hcliffe Road , Grantham. Mr. P. 1. C. STORRER, 388, Heneage R oad, Grimsby. H. DICK! ,J 8, Uffington Avenue, Hartsholme. (Competitions). T. Cu A E, 16, Brandon Road, Scunthorpe. (Public Duties). H. A. BROWN, 93, Ea tgate, Sleaford. (Tel. 30). C. BALDWrN, 48, Uffington Avenue, Lincoln. (Tel. 20248 ( Home), 25261, Ex. 242 (Office»). Vacant.

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Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon A st. Area Surgeon Area

THE ST. J OHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

ursing Officer

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( )

Central Area Lieut.-Colonel R. G. UBITT, T.D., M.B., B.crL, B.A.O., L.M., Dr? OB T.-U.C.C. D.OB T.R.C.O.G., Icaford Manor Hou e Sleaford. (Tel. leaford 301). W . GREE , 138, Scorer Street, Lincoln. . . Mrs. W. V. J UBB, 99, Chaucer Drive, St. GLles, LlOcoln. T. F. GREE WOOD, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 30, We t Street, Horncastle. . L' I H. E. LAWRE CE, .R . . , 169, Bunkers Htll, lOCO n. b'd L' I Vacant. Mrs. A. K. Radford, 32, Boundary Street, Brace n gc, mco n. H. E. ROB[ 0 ,59, The Dro e, Ieafor~. W. E. SCOTT, 82, Doddington Road , Llllcoln. Southern Area C. R. MORGA , L.M ... A., M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., Glebe Hou e, Muston, Botte ford, ottingham. Vacant. Vacant. R. E. M. PILCHER, LA. M.B., B.CII., LR . . . , 39, pil by Road, Bo ton. d' t Mi s S. G. A. H E RIQUE, M.B. , CH.B., 52B, t. Leonar ' tree, Stamford . Mrs. R. KE EDY, S.R . . , St. Samp on , 125, Hornca tie Road, Boston. G. E. ROB 0,32, Wood View, Bourne. Miss J. A. Br GHAM, 6, St. M ary treet, tamrord .

LONDON (pRINCE OF WALES'S) DISTRICT Headquart ers: 29, Weymouth Street, W.l. Tel. 01 580 6762. District President : Colonel Sir Thomas BUTLER , Bt., D.S.O., O.B.E. J.P. District Vice-Presidents: Doreen, Lady BRABOUR E, C.r. Edwin BAYLISS, q., O.B.E., D.L., J.P. Lady Pamela HICKS (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner

Deputy Commissioners

Di trict Superintendent (N)

District Surgeon

Northern Area L. M. GERUS, M.B., B.S., L.R.C.P. M.R.C .. , 175, Scathoe Road, Grimsby. C. B. ORTH, 38, umberland Avenuc, Grim by. Vacant. R. G. ALLE , M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., M.D., 11, romwell Ro ad, Cleethorpe . Vacant. . d G' b W. COLEBROOK, 549, Laceby Roa , nms y. Vacant. F. BROMFIELD, 6, High Street, Barton-on-Humber. Mrs. . BROMFIELD, 6, High Street, Barton-on-Humber. S. DER 0 , 68, Fairmont Cre cent , cunthorpe.

Group Captain G. H . PIRIE, C.B.E., D.L., J.P., 7, Cary fort House West Halkin Street, S.W.!. (Tel. 01 235 1561 ). ex. C. E. BOWER, O.B.E., 74, Roslyn Garden, Gidea Park, (Tel. 01 7043317). Col. H. A. LEWIS, M.B.E., T.D., 19, Kylestrome House, Cundy Street, S.W.I. (Tel. 01 7307913). . D. R. FE TO , 54, Hillside Road, Southall, Middlesex. (Tel 01 929 2565). Mrs. D. HOADLEY, 38, Heatherset Gardens, S.W . 16.

N. M. O. HEWETT, M.A., M.R .. S., L.R.C.P. , D.OBST.R.C.O.G., I, Belvedere Drive, S. W.19. Deputy Di trict Surgeon W. . WHITESlD E, M.D., CH.B. , 3, Park Farm Road , Bromley, Kent. District Nursing Officer Miss D. M. LEE, S.R.N., 28, Mount Park Road, W.5. Asst. District Nursing Officer Mrs. SEARS, 109, Strawberrv Vale, Twickenham. District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Capt. R. PARKS, 33, Pang bourne Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex. District taff Officer (Cadet) ( ). Mi s I. L. ROBr so , 125, Singleton Crescent, Goring-by-Sea. Di trict taff Officer Mr. D . BUTA OW[CH, lJ , Manor Garden , Merton Park, S.W.20. Mi s M. D. GROOM, 11, Manor Gardens, S.W.20. (Tel. LIBerty 5082). A. T. BANDY, B.E.M., 43, Grosvenor Road, lIford. Essex. S. W. BROOM, 18, Fairlop Road, Ley tom tone, E.11. Miss E. G. CRESSWELL, 43, Grosvenor Road, Ilford, Essex. C. W. M. HOBDAY, 2, Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, S.E.21. (Stores). 1. NUTT, 46, Fairway, Raynes Park, S.W.20. (District Camp Adviser). Mrs. LARIDGE, "Winthorpe," Roxborough Avenue, Harrow. · J . HAWKES, 12, Vincent Road , .15. (Records). · RAI E-ALLE M.B .. , 9, Radnor Avenue, Harrow. (Competition ). H . A. BIG ELL, 13, Kingsley Avenue, Hounslow. (Public Duties) . · L. FORDHAM, II Shelbury Road , Dulwich, S.E. 22. (A st. Treasurer) . · E. LARK, 144, Brownspring Drive, New Eltham, S.E. 9. (Stores). M . W . SEARLE, 3, West Walk, E. Barnet, Herts . (Training). Mis A. M . KJ G, 368, Hale End Road, Highams Park, EA. (Training). A. GILSTO , 21, St. John's Park Mansions, .19. (Treasurer). F. H. HALL , 14, Lavers Road, N. 16. (Public Duties). · SMITH, 4, Heslop Road, Balham, S.W.12. (Stores). Mr . R . Beechey- ewman, 2, Evelyn Mans., Carlisle Place, S.W.I. · F. TIDY, 32, Mili Farm Crescent, Hounslow, Middlesex. L. G. LOVE, 17, Queen's Gardens, Ealing, W .5. A. . R. BONE, 12, Abercom Gardens, Barley Lane, Romford, E e. (Training). Mi D. . G. WAITS. 32, Bede House. Manorfields, S.W.15. S. F. PATEMA ,43, Guy Road , Wallington, Surrey. · A. W. WE TO , B.E.M., 39, St. George's Road, Hanworth, Feltham. A. F. BAREHAM , 47, Elthome Park Road, Hanwell. W.7 . Mi s M . H. T. SHAW, The Lodge, A hmead Lane, Denham , Buck . Mi s M . M. TELFER, 125, Singleton Cre cent, Goring-by-Sea. (Cadet ). Mr . H. C. BigneU, 13, King ley Avenue, Hounslow. Mr . O . W. TOWNEND, 12 Baron mede, Eating, W.5. R. H. A . PICKER GLLL 16, Rye Hou e, Ebury Bridge Road, S.W.!. (Public Dutie ). Mr. . M. JOLLY, 69, Whyteleafe Hill, Whyteleafe, Surrey. L. . VA S, 8, Worple Clo e, Harrow. J. BEDELL , 21, Cheriton Avenue, Bromley, Kent. M. W . You G, 65, Kendall Avenue, N.8. . B. Hamley, 59, Eylewood Road West orwood, S.E.27. (Public Duties). Mi N. L. MOORE, M.B.E., 105, South Park Drive, Seven King, e . District Sergeant-Major W. W. PACKE, 14, Pembroke Road, Palmers Green, N . B. Di trict Secretary . L. A. HARRIS, 16, Sylvan 10 e, Sel don, Surrey.

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Northern Area

rea Commissioner .

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Area Sergeant-Major Area P.R.O.

H. F. MULLlGA Holly Hou e, 5, Herbert Road, merson Park, Hornchurch, E e . F. D. KEEFE, 1, Lawn Close, Edmonton, N.9. Mr . K. J. STYLE, 9, The Avenue, Potter Bar. R. M. BURTO , M.A., F.R . . . , M.R.C.O.G., M.B., H.B. M.M.S.A., 86, Heddon Court enue, Cockfo ter . Mi S E. M. MOORE, .R . . , 23, New River Cre cent, Palmers Green, N.13. Miss B. A. LYDDO , .R . . , Si tel' ' Home, Friern Ho pital, ew Southgate, .11. R. W. SEABRIDGE, 21, Man field Road, N.W.3. Mr . E. HOBB ,93, Park Drive, Winchmore Hill, .21. P. STA EY, 23, New River Cre cent, Palmers Green, .13. (Competitions). c. F. WOODWARD, 58, Parliament Hill, .W.3. (Cadets). Mrs. A. PICKERING, 9, Magdale Road, N.19 . ( .H .. R.) S. R. MILLER, 97, Mandeville Road, nfield. Mr . A. . CAL ERT, 14, Oakland, Winchmore Hill, .21. (Cadet ). Mis D. CLEARLY, L08, Palmer Road, ew Southgate, . 11 . L. ADLER, 15, Oakley Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, E e . .17. (Tel. T. W. WEST, 93, Pembury Road, Totlenham, 01-808 5340). North Western Area

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Area ursing Officer . Asst. Area ursing Officer . Area Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers .

Area Sergeant Major

Alan H. GOATMA , "Oakland ," 200, henley Road, Boreham Wood, Hert . (Tel. 01-953 1093). S. H. SMITH, 11, Rothe ay Avenue, Greenford, Middx. Mr . D. J. MULLIGA , Holly Hou e, 5, Herbert Road, nler on Park, Hornchurch . C. A. OSBOR , M.R. C. ., L.R . . P. , 596, Whitton enue, We t Greenford. Mi K. M. PFI TER, .R . ., 12, Ridgmont Garden, W. . 1. F. H. WADE, S.R .. , 127, Tudor Walk, Watford , Hert . L. F. H. CHAPMAN , 159, Farm Road, dgware, Middx. ottage, 49, mun Place , Mi 1. S. BURLEY, St. Franci .W.II. W. A. T. SHEE , 181 , Li erpool Building, .1 . ( ompetition . ). S. G. MATTHEWS, 71, King hill Dri e, Kenton , Midd\. ( in .) E. R. LOCK, 148, Fillebrook Road, Ley ton tone, . II. ( ec.) . Mr .1. M. TRAFFORD SMITH , 30, Stormont Road, Highgate, .6. (Cadet ). Mr . W. EW fA ,45 , Dulverton Man ion , Gray Inn Road, W.C.l. (Cadets). Mrs. J. B. OUTRAM , 72 Hollickwood venue, Friern Barnet , .12. ( .H.S.R.). Miss M. B. BORMA ,4, Stanborough Avenue, Boreham Wood. Vacant.

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Area Sergeant-Major Area P. R.O.. . .

Eastern Area

R. T. BAX, L.D.S. R.. S.(E 'G.) , 5, Queen venue, Woodford Green, Essex. W. T. Ro IER, 47, Selwyn Avenue, ewbury Park, lIford. Area Superintendent (A) Miss A. R. ORTH, 100, lnglehur t Garden, Redbridge, IIford, Area Superintendent ( ) Es ex. Dr. A. F. McDONALD, 76, Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex. Area Surgeon . D. L. PEDERSEN, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Pear Tree House, Asst. Area Surgeon South Ockendon. Mrs. M. G. GODDARD, S.R . . , White Lodge, 37 Wallenger Area Nursing Officer Avenue, Gidea Park, Essex. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . B. CROSS, 35, Elm Drive, Rayleigh. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) . Miss V. V. MALYAN, 7, Tawney Avenue, Upmin ter, Essex.

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G. F. A fKJ S, 72, Hill ide Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex. Dr. J. L. McK. BROWN, 3, Hempstead Road Walthamstow E.17. . " L. F. DICK, J5, Alma A venue Highams Park, E.4. (Competitions). ' Miss V. M. SMITH, J 19, Kingswood Chase Leigh-on-Sea ssex. (Cadets). " Miss B. N. RESKER, 16, Rectory Road Walthamstow E 17 (Cadets). " . . ~rs. M. LAVER, B.A., 444d, Havering Road, Romford. ssex. . . MARDE , 20a, Wadley Road, Leytonstone .1 (. (Civil Defence). ' Mrs. P. M. SA DERSO , 12, Kale Road, Benfleet, sex. (Cadets) A. P. MERRIFIEL~, 3, Sandringham Road, Barking. (Cadets). E. FISIIER, J 7, Wilson Road, E.4. (Cadets). T. L. HUR T, 60, Lansdowne Road , Walthamstow, E.17. Mrs. F. A. ROBr so , 120, Eastern Avenue, Wanstead E.ll. L. GOODRUM, 221, Westrow Drive, Barking, Essex. Mr. . M. HOLLA 0,21, Ma hiters Walk, Romford, Essex. outh Eastern Area

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A. WHEBLE, 18, Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Kent. (Tel. 01 303 5451). H .. E. HAPLI, 5, Mottingham Gardens, S.E.9. ~I s . A. GOLDING, 116, Mottingham Road, S.E.9. E. C. DAWSO, M.B., B.S .. 109, Crofton Road Orpington Kent Vacant. ' . , . H. BUGG, S.R. . , 74, Maxwell Gardens, Orpington, Kent. . R. WILLIS, 27, Worsley Bridge Road, S.E.26. Mr. K. D. TRAER , 9, Broughton Road Orpington Kent Mrs . C. STRETTO , S.R . . , 3, Tudor Road, Beckenham. ' . W. J: .WADE, 4, Borkwood Way, Orpington Kent. (Competitions). ' H. WRIGHT, 192, Avenue Road, Erith, Kent. (Civil Defence) H. G. H . FARROW, 8, Spa Close South orwood Hill S E 25' (Treasurer). ' . . . - . MIT HELL, "Portaiet," 17, Avalon Close Orpington Kent (Cadets). " . Mi M. R. CROSDALE, 16] Copers Cope Road Beckenham Kent. ( .H.S.R.). . ' , Mi W. . '. WILLI, 179, Hazelbank Road Catford S E 6 ( ompetltlon). " ... Mrs. J . M. GOOD, 54, 0 erhill Road , East Dulwich , S.E.22. W. G . YLI G, 18, Crebor treet , East Dulwich, S.E.22. (Cadet) D . J. MURFITT, 27~ ole Street, Borough, S.E.l. L. J. FIELD, 31, TIverton Drive ew Eltham S E 9 (Tel 018509281) . ' , '" . outh We tern Area

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Area Surgeon ursing Officer . Area ur ing Officer . Staff Onker ( adet) (A) Staff Officer ( adet) ( ) Staff Officer .

u;.geon Lt.-,~om.mander P. J. ROYLA CE, M.B., CH.B ., R. . R. lovelly, Dnve Spur, Fore t Drive, Kingswood, Surrey. ' L. M. ROTO, Ke don, The Hatches Frimley Camberley urrey. '" Mrs. O. K. RUSSELL, 39, Thornlaw Road W. orwood S E 27 S . HOR . ER, M.B., CH.B., D.P.H. D.r.~., 60 Copse A 'e~ue' J. w est WIckham, Kent. ' , Vacant. Mi D. M. WHITE, 7, Mau~ice Avenue, Caterham, Surrey. J. D. HOR E, S.R .. , 3, Menlands Road, Worce ter Park. L. J. KrBBLE, 73, Porch ester Road, Kingston-upon-Thames MI D. . BARKER, 82, Sherwood Avenue S W 16 . F. .R. FREWT ,84, Toynbee Road S.W.20. (c.n. ~nd Publicity) MI s FRAMPTO "Dennington,' 13, St. Martin' Avenue p om , Surrey. : Miss M. A. EVILLE-KAYE, 104, Clyde Road Addiscombe Croydon. "

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G T PICKARD 84 Melrose Avenue, Wimbledon Park, S.W.20. M·rs.· W. C. SHO~TER, 20, Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath.

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42, Edward Road, East Croydon, Surrey. (Cadets). . I S W 16 F WHEADO 243 Woodmansterne Road, Stleat lam, . . . 6. J. LAFFE~TY, ~.B.E., "Emery Down," Bolter Lane, Bantead Surrey. D M' E STRO ACH 34, Tattenham Grove, Ep om owns. M~ : B.' J. 'BROADBE T: 65, Fairmount Road, Bnxton , S.W.2.

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M(CaJe})'LAFFETY " merydown," Bolter Lane, Ban tead. E. rJ .. MITCHELL, 42: el on Road , Wimbledon, S.W.19. Vacant. R d S W 11 Mrs. C. M. PlDDlNGTO , 154, Battersea Park oa, . . . (Tel. 01 6225475).

Area Sergeant-Major Area P.R.O ..

Area Commissioner Area Area Area Asst. Area

Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon Area Surgeon Nursing Officer

Asst. Area Nursing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers.

Area P.R.O. Area Sergeant Major

Western Area Lieut.-Col. R. A. PAYNE, J.P., 4. Wentworth Park, Church nd , Finchley 3 (Tel. 01 3463084). . F I Jo ES' 15 Harewood A enue, ortholt, MIddlesex. Mi . F M' D~A ,M.B.E., 22, Chando Road, Harrow. D C'J SECCOMBE 20 Western Road, Southall. Hr.M~ ~I~ALL M.B., ~.S.:L.D .. ,234, Staine Road , HoW1 low . Mr . J. M. OB'LE .R. . , High Tree, Hamhaugh I land, Sheppert on Lock. H t Miss M. M. You , G S.R . . , 14, Honeypot 10 C, oneypo Lane King bury, .W.9. A F COOK 49 Ro ebery Road, Houn low. . Mrs.·V. c. DAV;ES, 109, Barmouth . venue, Pen va le, Greenford . J Boss 77 Salisbury Road, EallOg, W.13.. N W 9 J' G WA~NER 21 Holden Avenue, Kmgsbury, .,. Miss' K BARR/E, 56, Cardington Square, H.ol~nsl0v.: Heath . A. E. HILL, 2, Cardinal Road, a tcote, RUI lip, Middle c.x. G. H. CONNELL, "King I~n.d 20, Chatsworth Avenue, Wembley Middlesex. (Civil Defence) . . Miss E. M.' EASMITH, 27, Wingate Road, Hammer mlth, W .6. (Cadets). dEl" W 5 Miss V. W. HE DERSO , M.B.E., 57, Dor et R oa, a lng, .. W. E. CLASSEY, 14, The plar:d, Gerrard Cro , Buck . S H LA E 1 J Vale Croft, PlOner. (Cadet ). Mr .' H. DI'LLO' , 131 , A hley Ga~den , S.W . I. J. BOWE ' 3, Framfield Road, Mitcham , urrey. S ADAMS 53 Gold mith Avenue, Acton, W .3. I I H. C. P~RSONS, 1, Elm Court , Sudbury, Wemb ey. (Te. Arnold 5004). . . k W 4 F. A. BROW ,22, Pyrmont Road , ChISWIC, ..

NORFOLK County Office: 20, Castle Meadow, Norwich. Tel. Norwich 21649. County Presidents: The Rt. Hon. The Earl of ALBEMARLE, M.C., D.L., J.P . Lady COOK (Nursing).

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Deputy Comm:ssioner.

Lieut -Colonel Sir Thomas COOK, J.P., Sennowe Park, Guist, Ea~t Dereham. orfolk. (Tel. Grt. Ryburgh 202) . . k E t Lt.-Col. F. C. ATKI so , The Old Manse, Guestwlc, as Dereham. (Tel. Foulsham 281).

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

County Superintendent (N)

Mrs. G. R . D. SHAW, M.B.E., Scottow Hall, Norwich. (Tel. Swanton Abbott 226). D. SCOTT NAPIER, M.B., CH.B., 217, Newmarket Ro ad, Norwich. (Tel. Eaton 2000). County Nursing Officer . Vacant. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Vacant. County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). Mrs. A. A. ETTRIDGE, 24, Meadowbrook Close, Norwich. Nor. 63C. County Staff Officers . R. W. MEYNELL, Merrywood House, Berry's Lane, Honingham, Norwich. (Admin.). (Treasurer). Lieut.-Col. C. B. GRA T, M.C., T.D., The Old Vicarage, St. Faiths, Norwich. Mrs. J. M. HEWITT, Bracken Hill, 10, Western Avenue, Thorpe St. Andrew, orwich. (Hospital Library). Brigadier V. L. M. WAINWRIGHT, O.B.E., M.C., The Lime House, East Rudham , King's Lynn. P. W . RAYWOOD, Manor Farm House, orth Barningham, orwich. County ecretary Mrs. J. H. YULL, 20, Castle Meadow, orwich. County Surgeon

Area Commi ioner rea uperintendent ( Area upcri'ltendent ( rea Surgeon /Area tafT Officer ( adet) ( ). rea tafT Officcr ( adet) ( ) A rea Staff Officer .

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tafT Officer

o. 1 Area (Norwich) F. J. HARVEY, 8, Brian Avenue, orwich. Vacant. Mr. M. E. HAMMO D, 22, Wroxham Road, Sprowston, orwich. . T. D. BREWTS, M.B., CH.B., Catton Court, Old Catton, orwich. D. S . HALL, 5, Elwyn Road, Hall Road, orwich. Mr . D . M. HARROLD, 197, orth Walsham Road, Sprowston, orwich. Miss T. MELBO UR E, 333, Earlham Road, orwich. (Training). Mr . M. A. STO EHOUSE, 192, Plul11stead Road East, Thorpe, orwich. R . HA CKLETO , 14, Valleysi de Road: orwich. Mi E. K. MATHEW, 23, Clabon Road, orwich. E. E. LLEY,32 Eastern Crescent, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich K . W . UTTI G, 1, Truman Close, orwich . . F. MACKLEY, 7, Cantley Lane, Cringleford, orwich. (Trea urer). Mr . G. J . DIGBY, " Sou thfield ," Upper Stoke Holy Cross , NOf\\ich. (Cadets). o. 2 Area (Wymondhamj

rea 011111115 loner . A rca uperintendent ( ) Area uperinlendent ( ) Area ur ing Officer

Major T . B. ELLIS, Mendham Mill , Harleston. Vacant. Mr . L. M. ROPER, Elle mere House, Worthal11, r. Diss. Mr . P. M . RAYWOOD , S.R . . , The Old Vicarage, Fundenhall, orwich.

o. 3 Area (Thetford) rea ommi ioner Area Superintendent (A) rea Staff Officers.

County Vice-President: Lt.-Col. Sir Richard BARRETT-LENNARD, Bt., J.P. (Ambulance) Commissioner

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G. M. Dupo, T, J.P. Park Cottage, Griston, Thetford. A. E. HELDRAKE, " Springfield ," Lopham Road, Ea t Harling, orwich. G. S. ELWI "Gayton," Hempstead Road, Holt. Mis V. M. LEATHER, M.B.E., The Old Laundry, Didlington, Thetford. (Training). Mr . M. A. H. Dupo T, Park Cottages, Griston, Thetford.

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Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Surgeon . . Nursing Officer

G. E. GERRARD, Beech House, GressenhaII, East Dereham . Vacant. Dr. R. D. R. SHA K , Harvey House, Watton, Thetford. Mrs. J . HIGHET, S.R. ., The Hospital, East D ereham.

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent eN) Area ursing Officer A /Area Staff Officers

Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Nursing Officer .

No. 7 Area (Cromer) Wing Commander B. R. W. HALLOWS, O.B.F., 0.1' . . , The White Hou e, High Kelling, Hollo Vacant. Mr . J. H. SUlTO ,Bayfield Breck, Holt. Miss K. LUCKRAFT, .R . . , Cromer Hospital, romer.

Area Commissioner Area Staff Officer

No. 8 Area (Ayl ham) J. E. KElT, The School Hou e, aw ton, orwich. A. J. PI K, Journey's End , ltteringham, yl ham . (Training) .

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (N)

No. 9 Area (Acle) M. G. F LCO , The Cannon, We t ai tcr, reat Yarmouth . Mrs . P. G . CLOWES, Lingwood Lodgc, Lingwood, orwich.

Area Commissioner A/ Area Staff Officer

No. 10 Area (Yarmouth) R. C. CRIGHTON, 59, Blake Road, Jreat Yarmouth . H. W . STRATTON, 9, eafield Road, ai tcr. (Training).

Area Commissioner

County Office : orthampton. Tel.

Area Commissioner

Peterborough Area Vacant.

NORTHUMBERLAND County Office: St. John House, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne 4. ewcastle upon Tyne 37938. Tel. County President: Colonel E. G. A GUS, C.B.E., M.C. COLinty Vice-President: The Hon. Mrs. C. E. TAYLOR (Nursing) . Mrs. M. C. BAKER ( IIrsing Cadets). Commissioner . Licut.-Colonel R. E. W. JOH so 0 BET D Da dgehill, Ponteland. (Tel. Ponteland '23'68)'." rras Hall, Depuly ommi ioner . G. H. CROWTHER, 52, Heathwell Road, South Denton ew~a tIe upon Tyne, 5. (Tel. 675384). ' ounty uperintendent ( MISS M. JAICKSON, S.R . . , S.C.M., D . . , Royal Victoria Infirmary ewca t e upon Tyne. (Tel. 25131, Ext. 392). ' ounty Surgeon J. BROWN, M..B., B.S., Hill Crest, Horton Road Bebside Blyth ounty ur ing Officer . . . M\TeI B~lfD!ton 2149). '" O . A ER, S.R . . , Ashington Hospital County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A). ISS. Ashington H'B~y~ATKI S, B.SC., 2, Valley Gardens, Monksea'ton, Whitley

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Mr. E. ROBERTS 37, Bretton Gardens, High Heaton ew' ca tie upon Tyne. ~ p. Du ,20, Walker Ter.race, Byker, ewca tie upon Tyne 6 lsTs ~ ..FE)AR SIDE, 15, Vicars Lane, Newcastle upon Ty~e rafDfDg . . ( C. A. HIGGI S, 3, Mitford Gardens, Howden. (Training). G·(CA. RA~~ERTY, 29, Melrose Avenue, Bedlington Station ompetltlOns). . ewcastle Miss M. B. rCHoL, 30, Acanthus Avenue Fenham upon Tyne. " MC·TJ· BLAKE, 75, Beach Road, Tynemouth. (Au iliary) rea urer). . . B. Dow EY, 12, Ridgewood Crescent Go forth ewca tie upon Tyne. (Tel. Go forth 58886). ' , Vacant.

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No. 1 (Southern) Area acant. DT~~.B. HOGG, M.B., B.S., 727, West Road, Newca tie upon

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County President : The Hon. Lady MACDONALD-Bu HA A . County Vice-President: MARCHIO ESS of NORTHAMPTO ( ursing) Commissioner . . Deputy Commissioners County Superintendent C County Surgeon. County County A/ Cnty County

Nursing Officer . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) . Staff Officers .

Vacant. W. J. G. DRAKE-LEE, M.A., M.B., B.CH ., M.R . . . , L.R .. P., Th rpc House, Headlands, Kettering. H. R. TOWNSHE 0, Pychley Grange, Kettering. Miss M. HULL, 9, Billing Road, Northampton. J. R. S. SHARP, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 241, Abington Avenue, Northampton. Mrs. C. UPTO , S.R.N., 123, Headland, Kettering. G. C. WILLEY, "Clare House," Abbey Way, Rushden. Miss M. L. DAY, The Grange, Great Brington, Northampton . Miss G. GAl SFORD, 107, Park Avenue North, Northampton. Mrs. . R. GILLElT, 2, Queens Gardens, Peterborough (Cadets). T. SEWELL, 253 Park Road, Peterborough.

County P.R.O . .

County Secretary . . County Sergeant-Major

NORTHAMPTO 21, York Road,

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

J. (H· . SUlTON, "Beverley," 41, St. Albans Road Northampton , . T reasurer). . C. GIBBS, 18, Birchfield Road, orthampton. B. . BILLINGTON, 76. ,Ashburnham Road, Northampton. Mrs. J. E. HALFORD, 'The Coombes," Sibbertoft. Mrs. C. M. BORWI K, Ha elbech Hill, orthampton. Mtr . A. WILKI , The Old Rectory, Cottesbrooke, orthampon. Mrs. M. WHITE,S, Forfar Stree~, St. James, orthampton. A. ' . PLOWMA , 23, The Ridge, Great Dodrington r. Weillngborough. ' W. J. L. GOTCH, 50, Elsden Road, Wellingborough. (Tel. 2833).

No. S. Area (King's Lynn) R. P. RRI GTON, C.M.G., "WhiteclifT," Wodehou c Road, Old Hunstanton. B. W. MEEK, 4, Sl. Valercy Lane, King' Lynn . Miss J. HUGHES, S.R . . , W. Norfolk and King's Lynn Gencral Hospital H. G. E. ELL! ,56, res well treet, King' Lynn. (Secretary) No.6 Area (Fakenham) Vacant. M. J. FROST, The Grcen, East Rudham, King's Lynn . The Hon. Mr . R. COKE, The White Hou e, Weasenham, King' Lynn. Miss K. M. ALL! 0 ,S.R.N., WC t Norfolk Ho pita!. E. W. ROBl 0 "Markaren," Westfield Avenue, Well -ne .tSea. R. W. SIMPSO , 98, Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham.

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Mlb'SS F. E. M. NEWTON, S.R . . , S.C.M., 11 Manor Place Longenton, Newcastle upon Tyne. ' ~r~ C:s E. JONES, 16, Lesbury Avenue. Rosehill Wallsend . . ROOKS, Albany House, Station Road Shirdmoor . M¥;'n~: A. HALL, 107, Frank Street, Benwell, Newcastle' upon

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No. 2 (Midland) Area J. S. NOBLE, M.B., B.S., 73, Newbiggin Road , A hington. Vacant. Vacant. Vacant. Miss J. SMITH, S.R.N., S.C.M., Thomas Knight Memorial Hospital, Blyth. T. ALDUS, 9, Hortendale Grove, Cowpen Estate, Blyth. Mrs. W. YELLOWLEY, 8, Burn Avenue, Blyth. J. RUTTER, 34, Melro e Avenue, Bedlington Station. (Training). A. GREGG,S, Bell Place, Bedlington. (Public Duties) . S. KRYSIAK I, Wembley Terrace, Camboi . A. R . HANCOCK, 29, Sixth Avenue, Blyth.

County Secretary Asst. County Secretary County P.R .O . .

Area Commissioner A rea Surgeon . . Area ursing Officer Area Staff Officer

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADB

Mrs. J. LEDGER, 10, Mapperley Hall Drive, Nottingham. (Tel. 64349). W. W. KEY, 107, Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Miss D. PALFREEMA , 11, Sutton Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-inA hfield, Notts. (Tel. 3966).

Northern Area Area Commis ioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon

No. 3 (Northern) Area W. D. ALLISO , 14, Wansbeck Terrace, Ashington. Dr. G. B. STEPHENSO ,2, Windsor Gardens, Newbiggin-by-Sea. Miss S. McMAHO , .R . . , Di trict ur e Home, Woodhorn Road, A hington. T. T. COR ER, 40, River Bank Ea t, takeford, Choppington. (Training).

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T. STORRS, National Coal Board, Edwinstowe Hall, Edwinstowe, Notts. G. H. KEVER E, Oakengate, 49, Blyth Road, Worksop, Notts. Mrs. D . W . ASH, S.R.N., 6, lkesley Road, Welbeck Colliery Village, Mansfield. D. S. KERR, M.A., M.B., B.CH., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Main Road, Farnsfield, Newark. Vacant. F. C. ROSE, "Derwent," 30, Rufford Road, Edwinstowe, otts. Mrs. E. MAJOR, 275, Sandy Lane, Worksop. W . H . 1 SLEY, 13, The Crescent, Blidworth, Nr. Mansfield. R. STUBBS, 61, Rufford Road, dwinstowe, Mansfield. (Cadets). Mrs. K. TOWNEND, School House, Bilsthorpe, Newark. (Cadets) V. S. DEA , 14, Erring Road , Bil thorpe Newark. Southern Area

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NOTTINGHAMSlllRE 3, Weekday Cross,

County Office : ottingham. Tel.

ottingham 50-+37.

County President : His Grace The Duke of PORTLAND, K.G. County Vice-Presidents: F. G. GLOSSOP, Esq., O.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets) The Countess MA VERS (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner. County Superintendent (A) County Superintendent (N) A/ County Surgeon . Asst. County Superintendent (N). County Nursing Officer County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). County Staff Officers .

H. L. BOSWORTH, O.B.E., Bank Chambers, Sulton-in-Ashfield , otts. (Tel. Sutton-in- shfield 3605). J. T. WATKINS, M.B., CH.B., " Greenbanks," Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, ottingham. (Tel. ottingham 284 107-0ffice, 271241). J. A. SWA WICK, 222, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Mrs. M. L. JOH STO E, S.R . . , S.C.M., " Southfield ," Church Street, Pinxton. G. E. JOH STO E, M.B., CII.B. , " outhfield ," hurch treet, Pinxton , ottingham. Mrs. J. B. Bo EHAM, "Blue Eaves," Larch Farm, Fishpool. Miss H. B. EDWARDS, S.R . . , S.C.M., "Maranatha," Nuncargate Road, Kirby-in-Ashfield, otts. R. J. ROPER, 13, Haileybury Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Miss D. G. WOODALL, 12, Carlton Road, Worksop, Notts . L. HOCKIN, 9, Farndon Green, Wollaton Park, Nottingham. C. CUMBERLA D, 17, Blake Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. (Treasurer). L. H. BIDDULPH, Lea Hurst, Southwell Road, East Rainworth, Notts. W. L ASHMORE, 21, Fenton Drive, Bulwell, ottingham . (Training). R. BRADBURY, 17, Littlejohn Drive, Rainworth , Nr. Mansfield. (Cadets).

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R. F. POGMORE, "Hill Side," Crowhill Drive, Mansfield ott . W. MORRELL, 296, Wollaton Road, ottingham. Miss S. J. BISHOP, S.R . . , S.C.M., The Medical Centre, Gedling Colliery, Gedling, Notts. J . F. D. BOYD, M.B., CH.B., 97, Derby Road, Stapleford, Notts. R . H. VARTA , M.B., CH.B., Rannoch Lodge, Watnall Road, Hucknall, Notts. Vacant. H. J EN I GS, 26, Ellesmere Road, Forest Town, Mansfield. Vacant. L. C. HOGG, 13, Esher Grove, Mapperley Park, Nottingham. A. R. HILL, 33, Exton Road , Sherwood, Nottingham . G . CRELLIN, 59, Highfield Road, uthall, Nottingham . (Training). G. PEPPERDAY, 6, Tudor Avenue, Forest Town, Mansfield. (Cadets). ELBY, Bagnall Lodge, Bagnall Road, Cinderhill, ottingham . City of Nottingham Area

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Area Sergeant-Major .

A. J. MASCARI, M.D., L.M.C.C., "The Brownberries," Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham. H. F. FOUL TO E, 23, Brora Road, Bulwell, ottingham. Miss G. E. CLOW, 24, Firs Road, Edwalton, ottingham. Dr. M. SHERRARD, 321, Aspley Lane, Aspley Nottingham. Mi . JEW, S.R . . , S.C.M. 91 Mildenhall Cre cent, Be twood Park E tate, ottingha m. Mi F. PI DER, S.R . . , 2, Padstow Road, Bestwood Estate, ottingham. . A. RAr BOW, 7, Ainsdale Crescent, Cinderhill, Nottingham. Vacant. F. CARRIER, 10, Grover Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham. E. H. HAY, 4, Barrack Lane, Nottingham . C. A . TOWLE. 2, Erne t Road , Standhill Road, ottingham. (Transport). Miss M. M. K OWLES, 24, Fir Road, Edwalton, ottingham. L. BAILEY, 45, Colchester Road , Strelley, ottingham.

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OXFORDSlllRE COllnty Office : 14, Church Street, St. Ebbes, Oxford. Tel. Oxford 42061. County President : Colonel A. V. G. DOWER, T.D., D.L., M.F.H. County Vice-Pre idents: Lieut.-General Sir Edward GRASETT, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. (Ambulance). The Lady BICE TER ( ursing). J . P. B. BROOKE-LITTLE, q. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. GARDI ER-HILL (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner

Deputy Commi sioner. . County Superintendent (N) County County County County County

Surgeon. ursing Officer . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Staff Officer (Cadet) ). Staff Officer

County Secretary County P.R.O . .

Area Commissioner Area Surgeon . . Area ursing Offieer

Area Commissioner. Area Surgeon Area

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Area Staff Officers .

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

T. F. BRIGGS, O.B.E., T.D., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 39, The Green, Banbury, Oxon . (Tel. Banbury 2153). Vacant. Mrs. D. F. COLES, M.B., CH.B., 1, Eton Villas, Broad Street, Bampton . (Tel. Bampton Castle 383). Vacant. Vacant. G. J. ETTWELL, 45, Taphouse Avenue, Witney. Miss D. M . CA DY, 5, Burdell Avenue, Headington, Oxford. J. WOODLEY 60, Henley lreet, Oxford . ( tore ). Miss C. WALDOCK, 7, Arran Grove, Banbury . E. F. BAZLEY, 116, Rowner Road, Ro wner, Go port, Hant . A. J. DOWDY, 105, Campbell Road, owley, Oxford. (Training). J. F. G. COLE, M.B.E., I , ton Villa, Broad treet, Bampton. (Admin.). M . MA LAG ,!.., Trinity ollege, 0 ford. (Trea urer) . Mrs. F. P . HAYWARD, 34, Cope 10 e, orth Hink ey, Oxford. G. ST. C. MA ER. 169, Walt n treet, 0 ford . (Tel. 5420-) .

County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon. County Nursing OITicer Asst. COLlnty Surgeon . A st. County uperintendent ( ). A /County taff OITicer (Cadet) (A) ounty taff OITicer (Cadets) ( ). ounty Staff OITicers

County ergeant-Major ounty eeretary County P.R.O . .

County Office: St. John House, 2, Bedford Terrace, Plymouth . Tel. Plymouth 65802. County President: The Rt. Hon. Lord ROBOROUGH, Lord Lieutenant of Devon. County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. C. M. RODD (Nursing). G. S. THOMPSON, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs . J. H. M. KEYS (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner.

Squadron Leader J. E. G. HA co K, D.F . . , 4, 0 borne Place, The Hoe, Plymouth. (Tel. 65897). Vacant.

AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Mrs. V. A. TREBTLCOCK , 41 , Kingswood Park Avenue, Peverell, Pl ymouth. R . Sl. J. HAROLD, L.R.C.P. , & LS.r., D.P.H., "Bryher," Manadon Hill, Plymouth. Miss S. L. LUXTON, S.R . . , 11, Hillside Avenue, Saltash. J . t. OWE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 294, Fort Austin Avenue, Crownhill, Plymouth. Mr . E. M. WOOD, Combe Ri e, oss Mayo, r. Plymouth. W. H . STRA G, SO, Ladysmith Road, Plymouth. Mr . P. WAY, 142. Pasley Street, Stoke, Devonport. J. H. SARGE 'T, "Westaway," Westwood Avenue, Glenholt, Plymouth. G. J. R. PEARCE, 95, Torr Lane, Plymouth. A. D. JOB s, 14, Lower Knollys Terrace, Plymouth. (Cadets). W. C. VTNCE T, Wren Stores, Wren Close, Larkham Lane, Plympton , Plymouth. (Store). S. RICKARD, 12a, Hotham Place, Millbridge, Plymouth. (Training). E. C. WOOD, 46, Jedburgh Cre cent, Plymouth. (Transport). Mi J. L. OVE s, 53, Compton Park Avenue, Mannamead, Plymouth. F. BLATCHER, 227, orth Road, Plymouth. Mr. M. PETERSO , S.R ........ , 47 Dunstone V iew, Pl ymstock, Plymouth . K. R. SVIITB, 6, Trevone Gardens, Manadon, Plymouth. Mrs. G. M. BA COVlBE, 29, Lope Road, Plymouth. (Tel. 51 28J). R. E. STA 'TON, 70, West Down Road , Beacon Park, Plymouth . (Tel. 51775).

COllnty Office: t. John House, Priory Road, Shrewsbury. Tel. Shrew bury 2391. Countv Presidents : Vi count Boy E The Lady FORESTER ( ul'sing). COllll!\' Jt'ice-Presidents : Mr . K . - M. WEST ( ursillg). olonel The Earl of POWIS, C.B.E., (Ambulance Cadets). Comml

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Northern Area C. R. LAWRE CE, hurchill Drive, Old Road, Headington, Oxford. P . P . PTGOTT, M.B., B.. , H orley Manor, Banbury. Mrs . M. S. A. H ADDO , .. R. . , ollege arm Hou e, Bodieote Banbury. Southern Area Wing Commander M. M. KA E, I.B.E., R. . r.(RrTD.), Brimplon Cottage, Milton Common, Oxford. T. J . RYA , M.A., B.M., B.CH. M.R.C.P., 8, ewland loe, £yn ham. W. E. HAYNES, S.R . . ,2, Cottage, lade H o pital, Headington, Oxford . Mrs . S. H EALEY, "Molyneux," Common Road, orthleigh, Witney. E. W. ALLE , We tEnd HOLl e, Witn ey. (Training).

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County taff OITicer (Cadet) (A). County Staff OITicer ( adet) ( ). County Staff OITiecr

County Sergeant-Major County Secretary County P.R.O . .

Colonel W. P . CARELE , D.S.O., D.L., J.P., 3, Rus ell Ridge, Shrew bury. Vacant. Mrs. A. P. HEwAT-JABOOR, S.R . . , Yorton House, Harmer Hill, r. hrewsbury. (Tel. Clive 372). D. A. lRELA D, 1'.I.A., B. I., B.CH., Council HOLlse Court, Shrewsbury. Mr. M. E. MALLETT, .R.N., Ivy House Kennedy Road, King land, Shrewsbury. F. BROWN, 176, Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury. Miss H. M. WISDOM, 142, Corve Street, Ludlow. J. P}HPPS, 8, Quarry Lane, Red Lake, Ketley, Wellington, hrop hire. Mr. . G. CRAM1'TO py 1, M.B.E., "Highfield," Oakhurst Road, 0 we try. Mr . 1. A. BALL, Orchard Hou e, Admaston, r. Wellington. Mr . U. M. FIDLER, Silverton, Radbrook Road, Shrewsbury. E. J. WILLIAM, 13, Grinshill Drive Crowmoor, Shrew bury. H. DAVIS, 66, Grange Road, Shrewsbury. (Training). W. THOMAS, B.E.M., 3, ewhall Gardens, Abbey Foregate, Shrew bury. W. D. WICKE ,16, Dounton Close, Harle cott, Shrew bury. L. THOMAS, High Street Chamber, Shre-.: sbury.

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W. G. LIGGETT, M.B., B. Ir. , B.A.O., 3, taITord Road, Oakengates. Vacant. G. R. POOLE, l5, Haybridge Road, Wellington. Mr . A. L. WlllTTLE., .R . . , The otlage, Tern, Wellington.

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Vacant. Vacant. D. W. M. WOOD, 7, Whitehou e Garden, Ditherington, hrewsbury.

SOMERSET COlln!y Office: St. Jo1m House, Staplegrove Road, Taunton.

Tel. Taunton 72 5.

Commissioner Deputy Commissioner. County Superintendent County Surgeon Asst. County Superintendent ( County ur ing Officer Asst. County Surgeon . County Staff Officers (Cadets) (A) County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). County Staff Officers .

County Sergeant-Major . County Secretary & Treasurer County P.R.O . .

Colonel C. T. MITFORD-SLADE, D.L., J.P., Monty ourt. orton Fitzwarren, Taunton. (Tel. Bi hop Lydeard 255), Lieut.-Colonel S. C. F. De SALI , D.. 0., The Old ourt House, Drayton, r. Langport. Miss E. M. BR CE- TEER, Glenmore Lodge, M inehcad. (Tel. Minehead 492). J. L TEMPLE, M.B., B.S., F.R.C .. , 23, Cecil Road, We lon- upcrMare. Vacant. Miss M. D. BAKER, S.R.""., . . M., B.T.\.(110 s.), I 'o lation and Chest Ho pital, Cheddon Road, Taunton. R. H. P . FER A DE7, M.B., H.D., 0.1.11., \1.0.," arablne," ro , r. Axbridge. D. J. MORA , LA., 33, Holcombe 10 e, Bathampton, r. Bath. G. J. D AVIS, 12, Whitting Road, We ton- uper-Mare. Mis V. Y A OLE, l. undrie School, We t Quantoxhcad, Taunton. C. T. H. HOWE, "Waycot," Uphill Way, We ton- uper-Mare. (Transport). Mrs. V. E. L. H SBA D , "Wilman tone," Street, omer et. Mrs. D. 1. ROWLANDS, Wind or Lodge, Haines Hill. Taunton. (Cadets). D. A. ROGERS, 23, The Mead, lutton, Bristol. ( amping). F. W. MURKIN, .R.N., B.T.A., 64, Lyngford Road, Taunton. (Training). L. E. BAWDE ,9, Holm Road, We ton- uper-Mare. (Camping). W. HUISH, 30, Woodbury Road, Bridgwater. Major W. K. CRAWFORD, We ton Bampfy!de Manor, Ycovil. G. D. BUTCHER, M.M., Orchard Close, East Brent. Lieut.-Col. S. C. ROGERS, Obridge House, Taunton. (Tel. 84898). Mrs. D. BINGHAM-HALL, 1 Glebe Hou e, Grove Road, We tonsuper-Mare. (Tel. 1883).

Northern Area Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( )

D. O. CLARK, M.B.E., M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., Mendip Croft, Bleadon Hill, Weston-super-Mare. (Tel. Bleadon 389). R . V. CRIDDLE, Sundorne urseries, Locking, Nr. We tonsuper-Mare. Mrs. E. L. PERRYMA ,53 ,Boulevard, We ton-super-Mare.

. D. DREW, M.B., B.cn., M.R.C.S., D.R.C.O., B.G., 12, Brean Down Avenue, Weston-super-Mare. Vacant. V. P. WElDS, "Sherwood," 13 , Coleridge Vale Road, CJevedon. Mrs. D. DAVIS, 12, Whitting Road, Weston-super-Mare. Mrs. P. BIRCH, ~.~., DIP.ED., 17, ith dale Road , Weston-superMare. (Trall1ll1g). G. L. SMITH, "~usten," RedclifTe Close, Redcliffe Bay, Porti head, r. Bnstol.

Eastern Area Area ommis ioner . Area uperintendenl (A) rea Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon ur ing Officer .. taIT Officer ( adet) (A) Area tafT Officer ( adet) ( ) I rea taIT Officer

COlllltv Presidents: Mr . 0.' M. FAULK LR. COllnty Vice-Presidents:

AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Vacant. G. W. AILOR, 20, St. Mary' Road, Frome. Mrs. F. E. M. BAR ICOAT, 8, Pulteney Grove, Bath. A. R: WILLIAMS, M.B., CH.B., "Cranfield," Cors]ey, Warminster, WJlts. Vacant. K. COLLIER, 21, Butts Hill, Frome. Mrs. M. K. TILEY, S.R.N., Yew Tree House, Clutton, r. Bristol. R. A. L. BELBE , Bath and COLlnty Club, 21 Queen Square, Bath.

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Rear Admiral G. A. THRI G, C.B., D.S.O., Alford House, Castle ary H. . P ENDER, 80, Benedict Street, Glastonbury. Mr . L. C. BEST, Combe HOLl e, Wookey Hole, Wells. Vacant. Vacant. Vacant. Mi - M. A. Co ,"Meadowcroft," Kingsway, Mark, Highbridge L. . BETTY, Mount Villa, Mount Street. Bridgwater.

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Rear Admiral H. W. FAULK ER, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., The Close Hatch Beauchamp, r. Taunton. (Tel Hatch Beauchamp 424). L. W. J OH., 11, Greenway Cre cent, Taunton. Mr . E. M. MORRISO , 1, Staplegrove Manor, Taunton. . R. JORDp: ,M.B., B.. , D.R.COG., Dunkery Lodge, Town end Road, Mlnehead. Mi s J. E. BROW, .R . . , Lydstep, Martlet Road, Minehead. F. T. G. WEBB, 122, Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea. Mr. . . LEDGER, .R . . , Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton. Mrs. F. B. BAILEY, Tone Vale House, orton Fitzwarren, Taunton. (Welfare Officer).

STAFFORD l.

COllllty Office: John Hou e, 49, Wo!verhampton Road , Stafford. Tel. Stafford 51657. COllnty President: Sir Alfred G. B . OWE , C.B.E., J.P.

Commissioner Deputy

ommissioner.

County Superintendent (1' ) County Surgeon. . . . . sst. County Superintendent t ).

T. K. ELLIOTT, M.B., B.S., M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., 25, Middleton Road, Streetiy, Sutton Coldfield. (Tel. Streetly 1334.). A BYR E-QUINN, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Darmody House, Stafford Street, Wolverhampton. Mis P . LAWTON, S.R.N., 2, Littleworth Avenue Woodsetton r. Dudley, Worcs. (Tel. Sedgley 3321).' , Vacant. Mr . M. T. LLIOIT, J.P., .R . . , 25, Middleton Road, Streetly, utton Coldfield.

THE

County Nur ing OOleer County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N) County Staff Officer

County Secretary County Sergeant-Major County P. R.O . .

Area Area Area Area

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent ( Surgeon

Area ursing Officer. . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area . Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ) Area Staff Officers .

Area Area Area Area

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ) Area Staff Officers .

ST.

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AMBULA CE BRIGADE

Mrs. M. Ro IER, .R.N., 9, Millcroft Road, Streetly, Sulton Coldfield. F. E . . JONES, 71, Cocknage Road, Longton Stoke-on-Trent. Mrs. D. M. TURNER, "Lighteaves," heddleton Heath, Nr. Leek. M. A. SIMMO S, 154, Birche Road, od all, Wolverbampton. e. G. DWARD, M.B., CII.B., L.R . . P., M.R. . . , D.M.R.(D), 27, Ta i tock ere cent, We tland, ewca tle-under-Lyme. Mr . L. R HTO, 196, St. John' Road, Cannock. R. LEE, 1, Wind or Road, Queen ille, Stafford. (Tel. 52638). G. WATTER ON, 74, Hart Road, Wedne field. D. L. WILLI MS, 4, uffolk Gro e, Leighswood, Aldridge, Wal all. (Tel. Streetl) 1079).

Northern Area Vacant. W. GWILT, 62, Queen' Road, Hart hill, toke-on-Trenl. Mr . P. K. D. H RRI , 14, King ' A enue, Wol tanton. J. S. H IlLTON, 1.B., CH.B., 20, neyd Avenue, We tland 1 ewcastle-under-Lyne. Mrs. D. J. HE DER 0 1 , .R . . , 3, Meadow DrIve, headlc. R. BURTOI 5, Wind or Street, Hanley, toke-on-Trent. Mrs. . SWALLOvV, Waterfall ottage, Omey Brook, Ec Ie. hall , Stafford. J. F. LEESE, 4, Wind or Road, tto,eter, tafford. J. H. KE Y, The roft, Bram hall Road, Uttoxeter. Mr . W. BAlLI: ,25 Portland Drive, For brook, toke-onTrent. J. TA EY, 4, Braemore Road, Abbey Hulton, toke-on-Trent. E. 1. BAILI:Y, 25, Portland Drive, For brook, toke-on-Trent. (Cadet ).

outhern Area Vacant. G. MOSELEY, 5, Charles oler trcet, Darla ton. Vacant. H. A. O'LI:ARY, L.R.C.P., L.R.Co ., L.\1., 6, \ estbourne Road. Walsall. V. J. MITCHELL, 6, Balmoral Road, Penn, \ olverhampton. Vacant. G. A. Mo OP, 33, Hall Road, meth\\ ick. e. MADELEV-S""TII, 22, Skidmore venue, Pot HIli, Tamworth. J. A. MOORE, 6, Balmoral Road, Pcnn, Wol\crhampton . (Cadet ). Miss B. SPE"lCER, 1, Wingroot venue, Lo\.\ Hill, olverhampton. (Cadet ).

TIlE

Asst. County Superintendent ( ) County ur~ing Officer . . . County StarT Omeer (Cadets) (A) County Staff Omcer (Cadets) (N). County

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County Secretary County P . R .O . . rea

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Deputy Commissioner County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon

Major R. S. SCHRErBER, Campsea Ashe Hou e, Woodbridge. (Tel. Wickham Market 426). e. W. LEVERETT, O.B.E., "Woodlands," Debach, Woodbridge. Mrs. M. e. E. HARWOOD, S.R.N., S.C.M., Redmay, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk. S. T. G. Gray, M.B., CH.B., D.P.H., The Hollies, Holbrook, Ipswich.

Mrs. R. V. SCHREIBER, Campsea Ashe House, Woodbridge. Mrs. V. M. CROFTS, S.R . . ,63, Mill Lane, Felixstowe. Walter e. MAYHEW, 82, Severn Road, Ipswich. Mrs. P. . TAVLOR, S.R . . , Waterloo Farm House, Sotterley, Beccles. Dr. D. W. RYDER RrCHARDSO , The Beeches, Saxmundham. A. J. E GLlSH, 75, C1apgate Lane, Ipswich. (Training). F. W. RUFFORD, 18, Geneva Road, Ipswich. Mrs. A. RICHARDSO , S.R . . , 11, Garfield Road, Felixstowe. Rev. H. G. ADE, The Rectory, Bucklesham. B. D . PRICE, 97, Playford Road, Ipswich. (Admin.) (Treasurer). R. F. DVER, 302, orman ton Drive, Oulton Drive, r. Lowestort. Brigadier J . V. TOPHAM, ThorpelJ House, Wickham Market. (Admin.), (Transport). Miss V. D. GEE, 471, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. (Tel. 78769). F. J. DENNA T, "Pine Tor," 22, Pine View Road, Ipswich.

Western Area D. A . MCCRACKE , M.D., D.P.II., 32, Westbury Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds. Vacant. Mr . MARTIN, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Button Close, Ixworth, Bury t. Edmunds. Vacant. G. H. BURDO , 7A, College Lane, Bury St. Edmunds. (Treasurer). outhern Area Lt.-Col. P. St. G. H. MAXWELL, \II.C., Pettistree Grange, Woodbridge. P. E. J. UTTr G, M.D ., M.R.C.P., 37, Bemers Street, Ipswich. Mr . . B. ~RY[R, .R . . , The Oaks, 4, Lower Road, Westerfield, fp \\ Ich. W. G. JE I ER, 6, Barrack Lane, Lower Ufford. H. BAXTER, 55, Kensington Road, Ipswich. M. W . HOOD, 7, Chester Road, Felixstowe. W. W. PECK, 31, Shafto Road, Ipswich. Mrs. D. FLAYE, 187, C1apgate Lane, Tp wich. Mr . M . K. D URHA \f, 29, Lacey treet,Ips\\ich. orthern Area D. H. KI .... 10. T, LB., CH.B., 24, outh\\.old. acant. Vacant. Vacant.

icholas Drive, Reydon ,

Coullty Office: t. John HOLlse, Woodbridge Road, Guildford. Tel. Guildford 67163. Count I ' President: Vacant. COLlnty Vice-Presidents: Lt.-Col. H . J. WELL, C.B.E., M.C., J.P., D.L. (Ambulance). Lady OSBOR ( lIrsillg Cadets).

County Office: I, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Tel. 54005. Countv President: Lady Blanche COBBOLD, J.P. County Vice-Presidents: Miss M. H. MILLER , M.B.E., S.R.N. ( lIrsing). .

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JOHN AMBULA CE BRlGAD E

SURREY

SUFFOLK

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Deputy Commi ioner County Surgeon. County Superintendent (A) County Superintendent ( )

Capt. F. 1. CARTWRIGHT, C.V.O., O.B.E., R.N.(RETD.), Castle Hill House, Farnham. B. ROBINSO ,B.E. 1., J.P. , "Terrell," Vicarage Lane, Horley. R. G. W. OUTHER, M.B., B.S., M.R .C.S., L.R.C.P., edgley Hou e, Ea t Horsley. R. J. GRI TOCK, A1verstoke, ] 3, Hillcrest Avenue, Chertsey. Lady HEALD, O.B.E., Chilworth Manor, r. Guildford. (Tel. Guildford 61414).

THE

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County Nursing Officer . . . A/County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N) County Staff Officers .

ounty Secretary County Sergeant-Major County P.R.O . .

Area Commissioner . Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeons: ( Area

.W.) (S.W.)

ursing Officers: ( .W.) (S.W.)

A, Area Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ).

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ) Area Staff Officers.

Area Sergeant-Major

Area Commissioner . Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Area Nursing Officer . Asst. Area Nursing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers .

Area Sergeant-Major

THE

JOHN AMBULA CE BRIGADE

Mr . M. D. SOUTHERN, .R.N., Sedgley House,

ST.

County Office:

Mrs. E. M. GURTEEN, Sunnyside, Copthorne Bank. Nr. Craw ley. K. . GRAY, O.B.E., Highway Cottage, East HoI' ley. (Ambulance Service). (Auxiliary). A. GRE[ HOUGH, O.B.E., Wyke ottagc, tonebridge, Shalford (Treasurer). ( u iliary). H. C. HYGATE," ulver," New orth Road, Reigatc. (Training) T. L. I AA , .. cptember ," Latchwood Lane, Lower Bourne, 1'. Farnham. Mis M. GRAY, .R . . , 31, Dor et venue, ast Grin tead. (Ci\ il Defence and Welfare ervice). Miss P. MITH, "Galloway," Glazier Lane, ormandy, r. Guildford. (Tel. ormandy 2200). S. R. CARTER, B.E.M., 1, Cherryfield, Fuller Road, Farnham. Capt. L. . PORTER, R. . , "Warrenhur t," Old Farnham Lane, Farnham. ( u,iliary). (Tel. 6163).

Deputy County County

" 'estern Area J. M. BALL, 88, ew Haw Road, Addle tone. E. L. LLOYD, The oltage, Maybur) Hill, Woking. Miss U. MORRISH, "Meadland," Three Gate Lane, Ha lemere,

County urgcon. . . ounty ursing Officer . . . County Slaff Officer (Cadet) (A) ounty tafT Officer ( adet) ( ). A t. County uring Officer

Ea tern Area O. H. ASHDOW , 48,

taplehurst Road, Relgate. Vacant. Miss M. R. M. CALLOW, "Wild Oaks," yhur t 10 e, King wood. A. R. H. HICK, B.A., I.B., B. H., M.R . . . , L.R.C.P., "Pippin ", 106, Balcombe Road, Horley. Vacant. Mrs. J. C. MACKE ZIE, .R . . , avua Hou e, London Road, Crawley, Sussex. D. C. BAYLI , 6, Benhams Drive, Horley. Mrs. M. BELFIELD, M.B.E., "Tangmere," Poveycross Road, Gatwick, Surrey. Mrs. D . COVELL, Cherry Wood, Baldwin Hill, Ea t Grinstead. A. G. GUMBRELL, "Hayden " Fordbridge, outh Mer lham. R. A. LOCKETT, 8, Station Road, Earlswood, Redhill. J. E. SMITH. 104, Middle Street, Brockham. (Cadets). A. C. HOLM A , \8, Potters Way, Reigate. (Training). T. T. DUMARESQ, 18, Orchard Way, Reigate. Miss G. M. BUCKLAND, 33, Grove Hill Road, Redhill. L. V. KEMP, 86, Somerset Road, Meadvale, Redhill. B. H. HAWK! S, 5, Welcome Cottage, Sline Oak Road, Woldingham. R. B. ADAMS, 65, Fairhaven Road, Redhill. Mrs. R. 1. ROBI so ,33, Ridgeway Road, Redhill. ( adet ). Vacant.

SUSSEX

a t H orsley.

C. P. Lo GLA D, 32, Green Lane, Addle tone, Weybridgc.

Surrey. Vacant. J. M. ORMA, M.R.C.P., M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., D.R . . O.G., 6, Ma in Road, Farnham. Mr . M. V. FRA KLI , S.R ..• 17, ro eheath orth, Ripley. Mr . M. L. D. MATTHEy .R. ! ., andway, Middlebourne Lane, Lo\\er Bourne, Farnham. K. J. MARK, 170, Buckingham Road, Hampton. Mrs. M. W. WEBB, Pyper, pringfarm Road, amel dale, Haslemere. G. WORTHY, 42, Tenny on Road, Addle tone, Surrey. G. H. HARFIELD, 4, Guildford Road, Farnham. H. L. D. COUGHLl , 93, Church Road, ddle tone. D. E. HENDER 0 ,58, Lind ay Road, ewhaw, Weybridge. Mi G. . PATRICK, 27, henden Road, Juildford . Vacant.

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

19, North Street, Horsham, Sussex.

Tel. Horsham 4556.

County President: The Lord Rupert

EVILL.

County Vice-Presidents: Major-General J. M. L. RE TO , C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., J.P. (Ambulance). Mrs. Gerald ASKEW ( ursing). Mrs. W. STEWART-ROBERTS (Nursing Cadets). Commis ioner

ounty

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ount) ecretar) County P. R.O . .

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H.R.H. Prince Tomislav of Jugo lavia, Redlands Farm, Kirdford, r. Billing hurst. (Tel. Plaistow 263). Vacant. W. E. JuPP, 15, Barttelot Road, Horsham. Mr . E. M. HODGES, "ChatfieJds," Colwood Lane, Bolney. Southwaler 604). Vacant. Mrs. D. MCPHERSO , S.R . . , 35, Croft Avenue, Southwick. D. H. F. BURCHELL, 50, Fairfield Gardens, Portslade. Miss E. M. TRILL, M.B.E., 93, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint. T. JEHERY, S.R . . , 16, Holly Drive, Toddington, r. Littlehampton . Miss W. M . BARKER, 10, Hurst Avenue, Horsham. F. W. G. DI ES, 7, Alford Close, Worthing. (Treasurer). H.R.H. Princess TOMlSLAV of Jugoslavia, Redlands Farm, Kirdford, r. Billingshurst. Mi s P. M . OBLE-MATHEW, Lydwicke, Slinfold. C. R. TRA GE, 66, Deer wood Road, West Green, Crawley. (Camp Adviser). T. P UL, 96, Rodmcll Avenue, Saltdean. (Cadets). . SIt\\P 0 ,19, orth Street, Horsham. (Tel. 4556). W. A . BE:"IKEL, 51, Millfield , Southwater, r. Hor ham. (Tel. outhwater 604).

Ea tern Area J. W. LJ \-1 B, Lu trells House, 53, Lustrells Crescent, Saltdean , Brighton . T. L. WATER, Timber Yard Lane, South Street Lewe . Mr . .c. TRIBBLI'\G, 238 , ictoria Drive, Eastbourne. T. . Copp, \If.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., D.A., F.F.A., R.C.S., 115, Surrenden Road, Withdean, Brighton. Mr . P. M. GRANGER, .R. . , 39, London Road, Pulborough. . J . B R"J GE, 6 Willingdon Clo e, Willingdon . acant. . T. DE NI G 8, Arlington Gardens, Saltdean, Brighton. M. W. HARRIS, 80, Poplar Avenue, Hove, 4. Mr . K. D. B. Buss, 88, Stonefield Road, Hastings. Mr . A. M. SHARPE, 10, Wharf Road, Eastboume. I L . E CELL, 62, Warleigh Road, Brighton, Sussex. (Training). R. . WALKER, 97, Udimore Road, Rye. Mrs. . J. HARTLEY, Holloway House, High Street, Rye. . J. DEAR, "Fermain," 6, Thompson Road, Denton, ewha en. E. H, J. HOBBY, 24, Ea t Way, Lewes, (Cadet) Mi R. 1. TE "<I G, 20 We tern Road Hurstpierpoinl. ( adet).

Western Area Area Area Area Area

COll1mi ioner Superintendent (A) Superintendent ( ) Surgeon

W. L HA COR, 29, Roman Way, Southwick. R. HARTLEY, 23, Andrew Close, Ru tington. Miss R. B. LAKER, 14, Gloucester Place, Littlehampton. K. . MAWSO , M.B., CH.B., D.P.H., ComeweI1 House, orth Street, Horsham.

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AMBULA CE BRIGADE

Mr . M. OI\IPTON, S.R .. , laugham Pl ace Farm, Siaugham, Su sex. (Training). Mrs. T. D. PAGE, .R .. ,29, Monks Avenue, Lancing. L. W. MOWER, 15 , Old Barn Way, Southwick. Mr . E. E. WELL, I, Down Mead, Lancing. 1r . J. M. BUR IlELL, 50, Fairneld Gardens, Port lade. Mrs. B. REYNOLDS, Avalon, Malthou e Road, rawley. G. A. WHEATLA 0, "Clissolds", Spencer Place, Horsham. E. J. H. GROVES, " calene," 26, Pondtail Road, Horsham. Mrs. G. M. WALDER, Rapkyn Lodge, I3roadbridgc Hcath, HoI' ham. A. J. MAXTED, 136, herry Garden Road, Ea tbourne. Mrs. A. E. G. STEVE ,37, Hayne Road, We t Worthing. Mr . M. F. PACKMAN , I, St. Mary' Clo e, Bel' tcd Street, Bognor Regi . (Cadet ).

WARWICK Countv Office : 101, Widdecombe 10 e, oventry. COlIlltl' Pre ident : The Hon. Mrs. L. C. S·. FITZRoy EWDEGATE, O.B.E. Count I' Vice-Presidents: The Lady WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE ( ursillg) . Brigadier B. . G. Jo E , D.. 0., The Rose ottage, lcknicld Commis ioner Street, Beoley, Wore. (Tel. Redditch 4430 .). r. Mis C. M. ORTO , B.E.I\1., The Bccchc , taverton, County Superintendent ( Daventry orthant. (Tel. Daventry 2~,53). ,. D. W. HENDRY, B. C., M.D., I.R.C.O.G., Greenacre 307, County Surgeon Lutterworth Road, uneaton. Mrs. L. R. 1ITCHELL, I 5, Solihull Road, hirley, ollhul. County ursing Officer . . County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) A. F. HIP\\Il:LL, 70, t. Gcorge' Road. ovcntry. County Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ). Mr . V. M. RO BY, 10, Orchard rcscent, o\entry. W. B. M. WYLEY, Watch bury Housc, Barford, r. arwiLl.... County Staff Officers . P. H. JAMl.S, 0, orman Place Road, o\cntr •. ( adct). Mrs. E. L. READY, 8, Lord Lytton vcnuc, Stokc, oven try. L. F. H AZELL, 37, Faraday Road, Rugby. E. O . CROSBY , 10, Orchard Cre ent, 0 entr;. Miss D. WILLlSCROI T, 137, Hall rcen Road, Bell recn , Coventry. ( adet). Mrs. F. KEMP, 4, Alexander Road, Bedworth, uneaton. (Cadet ). Mrs. A. J. BROW, 15, Fir Tree \'cnue, Tile Hill orth, Coventry. G. V. TAPLl"l, 22, O\'erdale Road , Whoberlc; Hall, o\(';ntr;. (Cadets). J. T. H. POWERS, 19, Cross Street, Stockingford, uneaton. (Cadets). Miss M. MIL ER,4, outh Avenue, toke Park, 0 entry. R. T. HALL, 8, Belmont Road, Rugby. ( adets). H. WARD, 22, Romford Road, Holbrook , oventry. T. A. ATHERTO , 154, Westmorland Road, Wyken, 0 entry. (Transport). J. L. A. MCVICKER, M.B., CH.B., 20, Boultbee, utton oldfield. Mi s M. L. BAILEY, 7, Armorial Road, tyvechale, Coventry. re cent, Coundon, Mrs. 1. J. WHEATLEY, 16, Troughton Coventry. S. J. J. BEASLEY, 3, Dillam Close, Longford, 0 entry. S. ABBEY, 182, Longfellow Road, Coventry. ( adet). H. G. D. BUSTo, 101, Widdecombe lose, Coventry. (Tel. County Secretary Walsgrave-on-Sowe 2601). J. ORWOOD, 21, St. Georges Avenue, Rugby. County Sergeant-Major E. O. ORME, 7, Asthill Grove, Coventry. (Tel. 22972 (Bu ine s), County P.R.O .. 24586 (Residence» .

THE

ST.

JOHN AMBULAN E BRIGADE

WILTSHIRE County Office: 76, Endless Street, Salisbury. Tel. Salisbury 4810. COllnty President: The Lady dith FOXWELL County Vice-Presidents: L. F. Moss, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets).

Commi ioner

Deputy Commis ioner . County uperintendent ( County Surgeon . . . . Asst. ty. uperintendent ( County ur ing Officer County

tafT Officer ( adet) (A)

County tafT Officer ounty taff Officer

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P.R.O.

Captain D . F. CHfLTON, D.S .. , ROYAL AVY, East Marsh Farm, Bratton, Westbury. Brigadier S. P . M. KE T, C.B.E., College Farm House, Upavon. Mr . C. B. D UTFfELD, Wingfield Court, Trowbridge. Vacant. Vacant. Mi s M. S. SA[ SBURY, S.R . . , Devizes and District Hospital, Devize . Lieut.-Col. R. B. ROBINSO , Old Rectory, Beechingstoke, Pewsey. Vacant. Mr . A. H. H EMMI G, Monkton Farleigh Manor, Bradfordon-Avon. ( .H.S.R.- Admin.). . H. HEAVE s, 604, Queen s Drive Swindon. (Training). Mi R. WEBB, 422, Cricklade Road , Swindon. (Training). Mi M. J. MORTO -PALMER, "Haldon," Harnwood Road, ali bury. (Tel. 22742).

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· F. J. A DREWS, 9, The Close, Melksham. Vacant. E. MOLONEY, M.B., CH.B., Prospect House, Bradford-on-Avon , Wilts. Mr . W. B. DAVIDSO . M.B., CH.B., The Lodge, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge. W. J . A HWORTH, 34, Feroze ham Road , Devizes. acan!.

Southern Area rea

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Area uperintendent ( ) . rea urgeon . . . Area ur ing Officer. . rea taff Officer ( adet) ( ) rea tafT Officer ( adet) ( )

Lt .-Col. G. F. WOOL OUGH The Cro , Middle Woodford, Sali bury. Mi E. A. DIMO T, 35a, The Close, Salisbury. Vacant. Mrs. J. EDGE, .R .. 18, Kingsbury Square, Wilton. S. . SNOOK, 40, ROM A Road, Salisbury. Vacant.

orthern Area rea

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Area uperintendent ( Area Superintendent ( Area Surgeon . Area ur ing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ). Area Staff Officer .

AIArea

Major L. J. T. G. BARTLETT "Glenroyd,' Folly View Road , Faringdon, Berks. · H. MITH 1/4 Bes emer Road Ea t, Swindon. Mr . D. M. SCOTT, 17 Sutton Park, Blunsdon Swindon. (Welfare). · R. DE MA ,F.R.C .. , 17, Roman Cre cent, Swindon . Mr . H . M. A. HAWKI S, S.R .. , I , Ivy Lane, Blun don r. Swindon. A. R. Kl G, 43, Richmond Road, Swindon. Miss 1. L. WILKI ,77, Tismead Crescent, Swindon. Mr . L. E. A. BROAD, 81, Shrivenham Road, Swindon. (Welfare).

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Area Nursing Officer. . . . A rea Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . A / Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ).

WORCESTERSHIRE County Office: St. Jo hn House, 34, The Tything, Worcester.

S T. J OHN AMBULANCE BRIGAD E

Tel. 24503.

A rea Staff O fficers.

County Presidents: T h e Cou n tess B EAUCHAMP, M.B.E. F. L. NEWTON, Esq, M.B., CH.B.

County Vice-Presidents: T h e R t. Hon . Earl BEAUCHAMP (Ambulance) . M arguerite, Lady LECHMERE ( I/rsing). F. J. SOMERS, · q. (Ambl/lance Cadets). Cynthia, The Lady SANDYS; M rs. F . J. SOMERS (NI/rsing Cadets). Commissioner D e pu ty Com missioner. County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon County Nursing O fficer Asst. County Superintendent (N) . County Staff O fficer (Cadet) (A) . County Staff O fficer (Cadets) ( ). County Staff O fficers . County Secretary and P.R.O .. County Sergeant-Major Area Commissioner . Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( Area Surgeon Area Nursing O fficer Area Staff O fficer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ) A rea Staff O fficers.

Area Sergeant-Major

Lieut.-Col. C. P . VAUGHAN, D.S.O., Stanhope House, Per hore, Worcs. (Tel. Pershore 456). T. C. LE CH, Mayford, 63, Halesowen R oad, Q uinton, B irmingham. Mrs. S. E. Ru SELL, M.B., CH.B., Pinfield Hou e, Cherry Hill Road, Barot Green. F. H. VOLLAM, M.B ., CH.B., M.R.C .. , L.R.C.P., Bearhill Hou e, Alvechurch, r. Birmingham. Mr . E. BROTHERTO , .R . . , 37, Linthur t Road Barnt Green, Nr. Birmingham. Mrs. D. B. D. WATSO ,M.B. B.S., "Edgfield," Mear eLane, Barnt Green. K. H. BILL! GHAM, 80, Court Cre cent, King win rord, ~ tafT . Mi s H. M. BIDMEAD, "Trafford," J 2, Manor Way, Hale owen, Miss H. M. WALTO , Mount Pleasant, Cowleigh Road . Malvern. Mrs. M. E. HODGES, 123, Birchfield Road, Redditch. Mrs. J. M. RIMINGTO ,M.B .E., outhall Cottage, Hadley, Droitwich. (Tel. Omber ley 402). G. JE NER, 32, Holly Hall Road, Dudley. N orthern Area M. WICKHAM, M.B., H.B., 41, Highfield Road, radley Heath . J. F. E. BE T, 23, Ro emary Cre cent We t, old thorn Park , Wolverhampton. Mrs. K. N. Hus EY, 69, Church Road , elherton, Dudley. D. H. CUTLER, M.B., CH.B., "We tfield,"' 64 Manor Lane, Hale owen. Mrs. E. A. WEBSTER, .R . . , "The Firs," 28, Summer Hill, Halesowen B. ROPER, 23, Windmill Hill, Cradley, taff. Miss B. M. COLEY, Sunningdale, Blackberry Lane, Hale owen. Miss A. E. WITCOMBE, Oldfield, 5, Somery Road, Priory D udley. F. H. HINGLEY, "Clovelly," arrow Lane, Blackheath, Birmingham. (Secretary). Mr . E. M. WOODHALL, 86, Wat on Green Road, Dudley. C. H. M. WEST, S.R.N., 67, Holly Road, Quinlon, Birmingham 32. (Training). T. E. DAVIS, 78, Brickhou e Road, pringfield, r. Dudley. S. EDWARDS, 8, School Drive, Sledmere E late, Dudley . F. SOUTHALL, "Braecote," Manor Lane, Hale owen, Birmingham .

rea Sergeant Major

Area Superi n tendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon

Sir BERWICK LECHMERE, Bt., Severn End, Hawley Ca lei , Worcester. Major P . S. FIELD, F.C.C.S., F.A.f.A., Little Hill, Broadway . Miss M. K OWLES, Sussex Lodge, Kempsey, Worcester. G. A. SI CLAIR, M.B., CH.B., "Howards," Avenue Road , Malvern.

Mrs. P. B. H ARRfS, S.R.N., 1, Alexandra Avenue, Droitwich. J . P. WESTLAKE, "Loretta," Bedley, Nr. Redditch. M r . ~ . ~. SEABOURNE, Abber ley View, Tapenhall Lane, Nr. DroJtwlch. Miss D . W. JONES, D alston, 64, Worcester R oad Malvern. Miss J. COLLEY, 23, Timberdine Avenue, Bath R oad, 'Worcester. G. G. ~'. BATSO ,22, The Fearnings, Crabbs Cross, Redditch. (Training). Mi s A. J. ALLARD, "Wychewood," PickersJeigh Road, Malvern. J. P. WESTO , The Bungalow 22, Marlbrook Lane, Upper MarJbrook, Bromsgrove. R. PORTER, 3, Synehurst, Badsey, Nr. Evesham.

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE County Office: Priory House, 29, Cottingham Road, Hull.

Tel. 43038

County President: The Lord HOTHAM, C.B.E., D.L

County Vice-Presidents: D. J. TAYLOR (Ambulance). Lady WESTBURY (Nursing). olonel R. A. ALEC-SMITH, T.D., D.L., J.P. (Ambulance Cadets). Mr . S. GORDO (Nursing Cadets). ommi

ioner

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County Surgeon Asst. County Superintendent ( ounty ur ing Officer . . . County taO' Officer (Cadet) (A) County Slaff Officer (Cadet) ( ) County Staff Officer

ounty ecretary . . Asst. County ecretary.

. M .. DEAR. ' O.B.E., M.B., CH.B., D.L.O., Holme Lodge, 24, Fernby HIgh Road , orth Ferriby. (Tel. Hull 643 141). H . M. GE TRY, 76, South Marine Drive Bridlington. (Tel. 2291). ' Mi M. A. ICHOLSO, S.R . . , 657, James Reckitt Avenue, Hull. E. O. HALLIWELL, M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., 233, Hallgate, Cottingham, E. Yorks. Mrs. M ..REFFOL~, The Bungalow, Sheepman Lane, Hu tton ran wIck, Dnffield. Mis F. A DERSO l , S.R . . 35, Glami Road, Res ' le R .. BERRYMA 2, Snainton Grove, Derringham Bank, Hull. MI L. F. LEPPI GTO , "Aytona," 8 Bell Vue Crescent, FiJey. C. JACKSO , 230, Hawthorn Avenue, Hull. R . E. GRAHAM, 107, Westbourne Avenue, Hull. F. R . HARLTO, Elm Cottage, Bewholme Lane, Seaton, Hull. R. I GRAM, S.R . . , 11 , Thorneycroft Lane, Thorngumbald, E. York. (Training). Mi s J. BARKER, 3, De La Pole Avenue, Anlaby Road, Hull. (Cadet ). K. H . BOTTAMLEY, 139 Beverley Road, Hessle. (Treasurer). G. M . Hr CH 38, Windsor Road, County Road North, Hull. Mrs. D. M . EDWARDS, 20, River ide Road, Hull.

ORTH RIDING OF YORKSHIRE County Office: 11, Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough, Yorks.

County President: The Lady SERENA JAMES

S outhern Area A /Area Commissioner.

County Vice-President:

Commis ioner

olonel Sir Leonard Rop ER, Bt., M.C., T.D., D.L. (Ambulance). Viscounte Dow E (Nursing). The Lord WESTBURY (Ambulance Cadets). The MARCHIO ESS OF ZETLA D ( ursing Cadets). . Brigadier C. C. FAIRWEATHER, .B. C.B.E., T.D., D.L., J.P ., Miller' Hill, Thornton-Ie-D ale, Pickering.

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AMBULA CE B RIGADE

Vacant. Mr . F. C. Dys , O.B.E., 2, Upper We tbrook, Darlington. (Tel. Darlington 5764). C. H. G. BOWES, M.B., B.. , 8, Yarm Road, tockton-on-Tees . County Surgeon . Mr. . M. K. ONE, 10, St. Hi lda' Terrace, Whitby. A t. County Superintendent ( (Tel. 474). & P .R .O . Mr. . M. BIELBY, .R . . , .G. I., R. . T., 27, St. Germain Lane, County ur ing Officer Mar ke-By- ea. venue, Scarb rough. County Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ). J. D. MORLEY, 17, orth Lea County taff Officer (Cadet) ( ). Miss J. W. ADAM, 3, MlIker Gro e, Green ale E tate, Fairfield, tockton-on-Tee . P . P . SMITH, II , West Park Avenue, Newby. Scarborough. Cou nty Staff Officers . J. W. RE AHAN, 12, Birtley venue, Middle brough. . PLUNKElT, 5 1, ormanby Road, Orme by, Middle brough. Mr. . U. HA DYSIDE, 2a, Cleveland Avenue, orton-on-Tees. ( .H.S.R.). C. F. PEDDIE, Harrowgate ottage, Harrowgate Lane, ortonon-Tee. (Tel. tockton 67614). (Trea urer). H. S. WAT 0 , I, Den ent Clo e, e\', by, carborough. W. J. MORGA ,33, Gui borough treet, L ton, Middle brough. R. H. WRIGHT, 27, Granth:tm Road , orton, to~kton-on-Tees. County Secretary (Tel. 52912).

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A rea Surgeon Area lIr ing Officer . . . Area Staff Officer ( adets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadet) eN) Area taff Officers .

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R. F. HEYS, M.B., CH.B .. M.R.COG. , Oakes House, H olywell Green, Halifax. Vacant. S. BRANso , J, Parkland Drive, Idle, Bradford. Vacant. Mrs. O. M. GELDARD, The Grange, I1kley, Yorks. A. WATSO , Marall, 10, Moorland Crescent, Mens ton, Ilkley. Mrs . F. Dyso , 112, Bentley Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, 6. Ea t M idla nd

Area Commi ioner Area Surgeon Area ur ing Officer . rea Superintendent (A) rea Superintendent ( ) . rea StafT Officer ( adet) ( A rea ta fT Officer ( adets) ( rea tafT Officer

rea

W. G. LIVERSIDGE, 27, Brownbcrrie Walk, Horsforth, Leeds. M. Du SBY, M.B., CH.S., 30, R ockwood Road, Calverley, Pudsey . Mr . M. COOKE, S.R . . , 7, King wear Crescent, Leeds, 15. R. ROBERTS, 25 , Parkstone Avenue, Leeds 16. Mi G. SPEIGHT, 178, Street Lane, Leeds, 8. B. J. COOKE, S.R . . ,7, King wear Crescent, Leeds, 15. Mi B. BUR ElT, 3, Ringwood Avenue, Leeds, 14. . Du KWORTH, 9, Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds 10. A. SPI K, 47, Silk Mill Bank, Leed , 16. Northern Area

WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE District Office: St. John Hall, Lund Lane, Killinghall, r. Harrogate.

Tcl. Rir>lc) 525.

District President : The Counte s of SCARBROUGH

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District Vice-Presidents: The Viscountess MOUNTGARRET ( ursillg). The Lord SAVTLE (A mbu/allce Cadets). Mr . E. RADCLIFFE ( ursing Cadets).

Commis ioner

Deputy Commi sioner . District Superintendent ( ) D istrict Surgeon Asst. D ist. Superintendent D istrict ursing Officer D istrict ') taff Officer (Cadets) (A) D istrict Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). District Staff Officers D i trict Secretary District P.R.O ..

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( )

Sir William TAYLOR, B RT., .B.L., D.L., J.P., B nlwood, Ca" thorne, r. Barn ley. Capt. M. G. HUT HI 0,"" T.D., Bart on Hou e, Il ollln' Lane, Hamp thwaite. Mrs. G. W. LODGE, O.B.E., J.P ., Castle arth Hou e, Wetherby . (Tel. Wetherby 2832). J. PRE TICE, M.B., CH.I3.(EDI .), J .P., "Mal i Mount," Mal i Road, Keighley. Mrs. M. A. AYKROYD, The Priory, un Monkton, York. Miss S. GRIFrfTHS, S.R .. , .C .M . 8 , Rede dale Garden , Lawnswood, Leed , 16. L. MAso , 5, Lynnwood Garden, Pud ey, r. Leed . Mr. J . CUMMI G-BELL, M.B.C., Binh a m Lodge, dgerton, Hudder field. J. WOODS, Lovat Lodge, Mountjoy Road , Hudder field. B. R. JARMA ,61, Keighley Road, owling, r. Keighley. Mr . M. WOOLFE, 6 Blenheim Terrace, Leed 2. R. H . K OlT, 6, Leven 10 e, Lund Lane, Killinghall, r. Harrogate (Tel. Ripley 525). Mrs. M. P. HUTCHINSO , Barton Hou e, Hollin Lane, Hamp thwaite. (Tel. Bir twith 598). M idla nd Area A. BUCKLEY HAMER, F.R. hfleld ," Burnley Road , Sowerby Bridge. W. HUTCHI so , Martins Bank hambers, King ro s, Halifax. Mrs. E. M. SEWARD, 6 Coppice Way, Leed ,8.

rea ommi ioner . upenntendent ( ) upertnlendcnl ( ) urgeon . . . . tafT Offi er ( adet.) ( rca

tan' Officers .

rea rea rea rea

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T. BROUGHTO ,Bracewell Lodge, Bracewell, r. Skipton. T . 1. Mc ISH, 96, Devonshire Street, Keighley. Miss G. E. MYALL, Gawthorpe Hall, Bingley, York. J. W. PICKARD, M.B., CH.B., " Springfield," Barnoldswick, Colne. Mi .M. W. EELES, S.R . . , S.C.M., 3, Springwell , Exley Head , Keighley. H. HODG 0 , 10, Vicarage Road, Kellbrook, via Colne. Mr . F. A PI ALL, 72, Devon hire Street, Keighley. J. Mc MANU , 329, West Lane, Keighley. Mr . M. BROUGHTOl , J.P., Bracewell Lodge, Bracewell , r. kipton. . H. HEWSO, , 5, Mostyn Avenue, Earby, via Colne, Lanc . Ha llam hire Area J . G . Bu TO , " Brook ide," Shatton, Bamford, r. Sheffield. E. HUKI .356, Fulwood Road, Sheffield, 10. Mr '. V. G. BOOTH, 4, Ranelagh Drive, Ecclesall, Sheffield. J. K. A. BE ERLEY, 1.D., B. C. 6, Moorbank Close, Sheffield , 10. Mr. D. M . BROOMH EAD 83, Brookhouse Hill , Fulwood, heffield 10. . BOWLEY I.B ., B.. , M.R. C.O.G. , 34, Hempel' Lane, Sheffield. H. . REID M.B., CH.B. , "Dunure," Upper Wortley Road , Thorpe He ley, Rotherham . (Training). or th Ea tern Area

Area ur ing Offic r . . . Area StafT Officer (Cadet) (A) rea tafT Officer (Cadet) ( ) rca tafT Officer

J . G. ROCI-IE TER, South Wing Prie t Hill, Wetherby. J. R . BE 0 ,39, Clotherbolme Road, Ripon. Mi K. HE DERSO , Hambleton Lane, Wa ,York. J. M. . CRITCHLEY, M.B., CH.B., D.R.C.O.G., 15, Woodland Drive, Harrogate. Mrs. l. HYMA ,S.R . . "Farndale," 1, The Grove, Harrogate. J. COWARD, 2, Florence Grove, Rawcliffe, York. Mr . J. BEILBY, 21, College Road, Ripon. Mr . B. SMITH, The Coach HOll e Deighton R oad, Wetherby.

rea Commi ioner rea Superintendent (A) Area uperintendcnt ( )

C. B. BALL, M.B.E., L. 1. . . A., 66, Bence Lane, Daiton, Barn ley. A. ELSO , M.B.E., 148, Oaks Avenue, Stocksbridge, Sheffield. Mi . LEE, T.D., S.R.N., S.C.M., t. Helen Ho pital, Barn ley.

Southern Area

THE

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

THE

C. H. MERRY, M.R.C .. , L.R . . P., "Belvedere," 667, Leeds Road,

A[(~a

Surgeon

Area Area Area Area

Nur ing Officer . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadet) (N) Staff Officer

Area Sergeant-Major

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COMMANDERY IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Outwood Wakefield. Vacant. P. PROCTOR, 24, High Street, South Elmsall Pontefract. Mi E. Mo BY, S.R . . , 3, Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield. J. SHAW J.P., The Beeche , 27, Mill Hill, Pontefract. Miss F. R. SEARGE T, 59, Keri forth Hill Road, King ton, Barn ley. L. HORTO , 1 Melton Terrace, Wor brough Dale, Barn ley. R. S. WIL 0 , Carlton HOll e, Grimethorpe, Barn ley.

District Office: War Memorial Buildings, 5, W aring Street, Belfast, L. Tel. Belfast 23970.

President : Her Excellency The Lady ERSKI E OF RERRf K.

District Vice-President: Mrs. G.

. WALLACE, M.B.E.

Commandery Commis ioner .

South Eastern Area Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A). Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Assistant Area Surgeon Area Nursing Officer . rea Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officer .

Area PRO.

N. HULLEY Bracken Edge, 2, Whinhill Road, Bes acar, Donca ter. L. A. CLARKE, Oaklea, Scawthorpe r. Doncaster. Mrs. P. F. BELL, "The Grove," High Street, Thurnscoe, r. Rotherham. R. E. EMMETT, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. The re t, Broomhall Cre cent, Bradford Road, Wakefield . J. A. SCOTT, M.B., CR.B., 14, Middlefield Road, Bessacar, Doncaster. Mrs. E. M. BROWN, . . M., 26, Gardenia Road, Barnby Dun, N r. Donca ter. Vacant. Mrs. TOWNSE 0, 6, The Villa, Edlington, r. Donca ter. D. G. BARBER, 104, Doncaster Road, Armthorpe, Donca ter. C. F. PALMER, "The Chestnut," 28, Cantley Lane, Bessacar, Doncaster. (Treasurer). Mrs. D. A. WARD, 2, Ennerdale Road, Wheatley Hill, Doncaster. C. WAT 0 , 31, Green Lane, Scawthorpe, r. Doncaster. (Civil Defence). D. WARD, Ashlea, Marshland Road, Moorends, r. Donca ter. Major H. A PI ALL, Hall Grove, The Park, Woodland, Doncaster. Mrs. G. HALL, 34, St. David's Drive, Barn ley Road, Donca ter. (Cadets). R. WOODWARD, 72, Donca ter Road, rmthorpe, Donca ter. . HOLLA 0, 90, We t End Lane, Ro ington, Donca ter. J. NICHOL 0 ,4, Bri tol Grove, Wheatley Parr, Donca ter. J . F. MAR HALL, 14, King dward re cent, Thorne, Donca ter.

South Western Area Area Commissioner . Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon Area Nursing Officer . . Asst. Area Superintendent (N) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers .

Area Sergeant Major

Lt.-Col. W. R. EVERATT, M.B., CH.B., Manor Hou e, Mirfield . H. HOR ,69, Fernside Avenue, Imondbury, Hudder field. Mrs. L. PEA E, 54, Benomley Cre cent, Imondbury HlIdder field. W. BROW, L.R.C.P.(LO D.), M.R.C .. (E G.), J28, Halifax Old Road, Birkby, Huddersfield. Mrs. E. CARRUTHERS, .R . . , 6, Pennine Road, Dewsbury. Vacant. Dr. Mustafa Rial El SARRAFF, Shaftesbury House, York Road , Batley. Mrs. M. K. MIrro , 27, Wesley Street, Ossett, Yorks. H. BOWER, 92, Savile Road, Savile Town, Dewsbllry. ( adet). Mrs. D. LEACH, 864, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, r. Bradford. Miss F. PICKARD, 19, Wakefield Crescent, Wakefield Road , Dewsbury. C. COLLINGS, 258 , Hun worth Lane, leckheaton. Mrs. A. E. M. GREE FIELD, 89, Raven knowle Road, Dalton, Hudder field. H. SANDERSO , M.B., CH.B., "Highfield," 150, Tong treet, Bradford. Vacant.

Colonel G. GREGG, O.B.E., T.D., Q.R.P., M.D., F.R.C.P., D.PHYS.M.ED., 40, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, 9. (Tel. Belfast 666042). Commandery Dty. ommissioner Major W. S. GRfEVE, M.B.E., E.R.D., T.D., "Cathkin," Reaville Park, Dundonald, Belfast. (Tel. Dundonald 68245). Commandery uperintendent ( ). The Countess of R ODE , Bryansford, Co. Down. Commandery Surgeon . R. H. LIVr GSTO , M.D., F.R.C.S. 77, Balmoral Avenue, Belfa t, 9. t. Commandery urgeon . Vacant. Commandery Nursing Officer Miss B. BOYCE, S.R . . , S.C.M., Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry. Com. taff Officer (Cadet) ( ) . J. H. JOH STO E, J.P. , "Mena," Donegall Avenue, Whitehead. Com. Staff Officer ( adet) (N). Miss E. GARRETT, Helen's Lea, Gilnahirk, Belfast. (Tel. Belfast 654429). Com. As t. Staff Officer ( adets) (N) Miss V. K. HlLL, 45, Bloomfield Road, Bangor, Co. Down. rea ommi ioner . . . W. A . RYA , M.B.E. J.P. , Glenartney, Culta, Co. Down. (Tel. Holywood 3162). (Public Relations). District taO' Officer. R . . M. HUMPHREYS, " Mylestone," Chichester Park Belfast 15. ' , Major J . G. McCAVA A, M.B., B.CK., B.A.O., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.R.F.P. & D.M .R.D., 52, St. Jame 's Park, Belfast, 12. .. BIR IE, 36, Mount N.£errion Avenue, Belfast. (Training). MISS M. HES [ , 41, Onent Gardens, Belfast. (Training). E. W. YTHES, 65, Sicily Park, Finaghy, Belfast, 10. (Trea mer). J . HARR! REA , f.R.S.A., The Friary, Banbridge. Mi M. J. L. FRAZER, M.B.E., M.D. , f.R.C.P., f.R.C.S.T., 48, Wellington Park, Belfa t 9. . M URRA Y 92, Orangefield Crescent, Belfast 6. Di trict ecrctary apt. J. OAKES, M.B.E., ' Acorn ," 15 Donald on' Avenue Carrickfergu . (Tel. 2 4 2 5 ) . ' , rea ommi ioner rea lIperintendent ( rea uperintendent ( rea Surgeon rea

ur ing Officer

rea Staff Officer ( adet) ( ) rea taff Officer ( adet ) ( rea

taff Officer

Belfa t Area D. M. RODGERSO , 11, Glenhugh Park, Belfast, 14. W. H. MACART EY, 42, Cregagh Park, Belfast 6. Mi J. KER AGHA ,3a, Rathmoyne Hou e, Dunmurray. J. . LEWIS, M.B., 202, West Circular Road, Belfa t. S. SLOA ,M.B. 146, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, 12. W. H. RYA ,S.R.N., 32, Stranmillis Park, Belfast. Mr . M. BLACK, S.R . . , S.C.M., 64, Osborne Dri ve. Belfast, 9. S. HALL, 156, Sicily Park, Belfast, 10. Mi . BERRYMA , 64, Sandhur t Drive, Belfast, 9. Mi M . BLAfR, 33, Cyprus Garden, Belfast, 5. G. H. SHERIDA ,B.E.M., 41, Cricklewood Park, Belfa t, 9. R . A. JACKSO , 73, St. John ' Park, Belfast, 7. Mr. . V. SHIELD , 16, Mount Charle Street, Belfa t 7. (Cadet ). Antrim Area

rea Commis ioner rea Superintendent (A) rea Superintendent ( ) rea Surgeon . . . rea Nur ing Officer. . . rea Staff Officer ( adet) ( )

W. N. Jo ES, M.B., B.CR., B.A.O., "Beechmount," Galgorm Road, Ballymena. Col. J. H UGHES, O.B.E., T.D. B.A., B.ED. 28 Beech Grove Drive Belfa t 6. ' , Mrs. F. A. MORTO , Aghnaclare, Woodlands Avenue, Ballymena. Hugh WrL 0 , F.R.C.S., "Li namoyle," The Roddens, Lame. Mr . C. M. EELY, 106, Galgorm, Ballymena. J . M. R OGERS, 15, orth Road, Carrickfergu .

THE ST. JOB

AMBULA

TllE ST. JOHN AMBULA CE BRIGADE

E BRIGADE

rea taff Officer (Cadet) ( Area Staff Officer

Mr . J. E. JOHNSTO , "Mena," Donegall venue, ~hiteh~ad. 1. M. R ODGER, 15, orth R oad, arrickfergus. (Public DUlle ).

rea Commi ioner rea Superintendent ( ) rea Superintendent ( ) Area Surgeon rea ur ing Officer . . Area taff Officer (Cadet) (

Vacant. G. HANTHOR , J.P., 73, Corcrain Drive, Portadown. Vacant. F. BELL. M.B., D.P.H., "Woodland~," rmagh. Vacant. Vacant.

Armagh Area

istant hief Superintendents for Wale Chief uring Officer for Wale Brigade Secretary for Wales Training Officer for Wales Headquarter tafT Officer

Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon rea ur ing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ) Area Secretary

A ngle ey

D. S. STEPHE ,B.A., Barri ter-at-Law," nnacreevy," aintfield Co. Down. Miss S. H. JOHN TO E, 38, Lancefield Road, Belfa t. Dr. G. W. Do ALD 0 5, handon Park, ewry. . Miss D. M ULLOUGH, S.C.M., .R .. , R yal Victoria Ho pltal, Belfa t. W. F. ELL! , 10, ea cape Parade, Belfa tiS. Mr . E. V. HAW, 52, Wind or Drive, Belra t 9. Mi 1. PATTY 104 High treet, Holywood .

ommi ioner County ounty

Ferm a nagh Area

A/ Area Commi sioner Area Superintendent ( ) <\rea Staff Officer (Cadets) ( )

D. T . AR 110 LE, Ca tie Archdale, 1r\ ine t \,n. . . Mrs. G. E. LIDDLE, Invale, hanterhill Road, nnl ~Iil~n. Mr . A. MALO E, B.A., 10, Willoughby Place, nnl killen.

Area Commissioner

Area Staff Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( )

Lt.-Col. D. G. . WHYTE, D.. 0., ~t.D., \t.R .. P.(L .), r.R.c.p. (EDrN.), F.F.R., J.P., Ballynagard Hou e, Londonderr}. R. R. HARP R, G leneen Park, Londond ~rry .. Mrs M. CRA\ FORD, "Ri erbank," 7, Ictona Road , LonJonderry. Dr. M. F. LE LY E, Li nagowan, aw, Londonderry. Mrs. G. W. BROWN, .R . . , 2, Daphne Garden. Londonderry. T. A. MALLWOOD, cout- id, 65, W odburn Park, ondonderry. Mrs. M. J. ELDER, 8 Bond's Hill , Londonderr}. Mr. . A OER 0 , The Rectory, Killaloo, o. Derr}.

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (

J. R. MARTI , O.B.E., L.R.C.P., L.R .. s., Vacant.

uperintenden t ( urge n.

unty ur ing Officer ou nty tarT Oker ( adct ) ( ). oun ty tarT Officer ( adc{) ( ).

Area Surgeon . Area Nursing Officer . Area Staff Officer (Cadet) (A)

Major M. L. ISHERWOOD, T.O., "Wenallt," Sandy Lane. Rhossneigr, Anglesey. Mrs. S. A. STIRRAT, ], Sunrise Terrace, Holyhead. E. Ap. CYNA , M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Pen Parc, ew Park Road, Holyhead. Mr . B. HUGHES, S.R . . , , Cefn," Llangristiolus, Bodorgan. Vacant. Mrs. M. ARCHER, "Dromara," 6, ew Park Road, Holyhead. Breeon hke

Londonderry Area

Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent ( )

Mr. J. D. SMTTH. Mrs. A. B. PE A T, S.R.N. Mrs. G. M. WrLLIAMS. Mr . D. R. B. Mathia, S.R. e. J. PARRY. Miss Z. D. DRUITT. L. T. LEWIS, B.SC., M.B., B.Cll. Mrs. L. TRAIIER E.

County President: Sir Richard WILLlAMS-BuLKELEY, BT., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: Lady WrLLIAMs-BuLKELEY. COllnty Vice-Presidents Rl. Hon . LEDWYN HUGHE , M.P. (Ambulance). Mr . L. MAR HALL ( ursing Cadet).

Down Area

Area Commissioner

Tyrone Area

u1l1merhill,

logher.

apt.

County President: -WILLIA~IS, M.B.E., J.P., R. . , Lord Lieutenant. Lady President :

County Vice-Presidents: Commander A. V. THOMAS, O.B.E., J.P., R . . , Tretower Hou e, rickhowell, Brecon. Deputy ommi ioner T. G. DANIEL, J.P., Maes-y-Ffynon, PontsticilJ, Merthyr Tydfil. County urgeon. D . WIL 0 , LB., B.S., D.R.C.D.G., We t Cwm, Cusop, Hay-onWye. t. ounty urgeon . M. Jo E, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Pendre, Cloth Hall Lane, Cefn oed, Merthyr Tydfil. County Uj crintendent. . . . Mi B. GWY E-HoWELL, Dol-y-Ffyn, Builth Wells. County tafT Officer ( adet) (A). Vacant. County taO- Officer ( adet) ( ) nn JA COB, 66, Ffynon Dewi, Llanfais, Brecon. Mi Commi loner

Caerna r von hire

PRIORY FOR WALES Headquart ers: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. Tel. Cardiff 32 131. Commandant-in-Chief of ursing Corps alld Dil'isiolls for Wales: H.R.H. Princess Marina Duchess of Kc T, G.c.v.o., C.L, G.B.E. Chief Commissioner for Wales Chief Superintendent for Wales Chief Surgeon for Wales.. D eputy Chief Commissioner for Wales. . . . . . . Deputy Chief Superintendent for Wales . . . . . . Deputy Chief Surgeons for Wales Assistant Chief Commis ioner for Wales.

Lieut.-Colonel 1. R. L. TRAHER E, D.L. Lady TRAHER E, O.B.E., J.P. T. J. M. GREGG, O.B.E., B.A., M.B., B. H. Major-General LEW1S PUGH , C.B., C.B.E., O.. 0.,

J.P.,

Mrs. W. R. CRAWSHAY, M.A. 1. H. DAVIES, M.B., CH.B. 1. R. S. ROBERTSO ,M.B., B.. Brigadier J. G. MORGA ,C.B.E. , T.O., J.P ., D.L., M.D.

D.L.

Countl' President : Sir Michael DUFF, Bt., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: COl/nty Vice-President: Mrs. G. WYNNE FINCH ( ursing). C01l11lli ioner oel ROBERTS, L.M.. S.A., M.A., 37, Ca tie Square, Caernarvon. Deputy ommi ioner. Lieut.- olonel W. J. WILLIAM, O.B.E., LL.B., B.SC., Chief Con table, Caernarvon. County uperintendent ( ) Vacant. County Superintendent ( ) Mr . E. A. Jo E ,S.R . . , "Tegfan," 14, Terfyn Terrace, P ortdinorwic, Caernarvonshire. County Surgeon E. Wy E-JO ES, M.B., B.CH., Bryn, Penmaenmawr. ounty ursing Officer Mrs. H. 1. ROWLA os, S.R.N., Plas Newydd, Penmaenmawr, Caernarvonshire. ""'ounty StarT Officer (Cadet) (A) . G. DWARD, "Redcliffe,' 58, Rhuddlan Avenue, Llandudno. \ l. County Surgeon . 1. W. Jo E, M.B., B.. , Rhandirmyn, Bryn Dymchwel, Llandegai, Bangor.

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THE

Cardiganshire

Commi Deputy County County County County

County President : Capt. J. HEXTLEWES, O.B.E., R. .(RTD.), Lord Lieutenant. Lady President : Mr . E. D. Ct'lUR HILL. E. D. Clifford Jo E , L.M .. S.A., "Greenhi ll ," Penylaine Road, ioner Abery twyth. R ees Evans DAVIES, "Kingslyn," Penparcau Road, AberCommissioner. ystwyth. d Ab th J. C. BLAYNEY, Ambulance Station, Queens Roa erystwy. Superintendent (A) Mr . E. D. Churchill. Superintendent (N) H. DAVfES, 12, Baker Street, Aberystwyth. Staff Officer Hugh HERBERT, L.M.S.S.A., Tanyfron, Aberayro n. Surgeon.

ST.

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE West Denbighshire

County President : Colonel J . C. WYNNE-FINCH, C.B.E., M.C., J.P., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President : Lady LOWTHER. Commissioner . E. C. MARSHALL-HuGHES, 36, Station Road, Llanrwst, Denbighshire. (Tel. Llanrwst 277). Deputy ommissioner. . . ELLIS, 97, Parc-y-Dre, Ruthin , Denbighshire. County Superintendent (N) Dr. Sheila R EID, The Old Rectory, Llanychan, Ruthin, Denbighshire. County Surgeon C. W. L. JONES, M.B., B.S.(LO D.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Alltwen, Llanfwrog, Ruthin . County ursing Officer . . . Vacant. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) M. DAVIES, 16, St. David's Road , Old Colwyn, Denbighshire. County StafT OfT-icer (A) . G. H. Ryo£ , Markly Villa, Dundonald Road , Colwyn Bay.

Carmarthen hire

F lintshire

County President : Lieut.-Colonel Sir Grismond P. PHILIPPS, c.v.o., Lord Lieutenant.

County President: Brigadier H. S. K. MAl WAR! G, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., T.O., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: County Vice-President: The Lady KE YO (Nursing Cadets).

Lady President: The Hon. Mr . FI HER HOCH, T.O. County Vice-President : . Miss G. P. THYER-JONES. M.A .. LL.B. (Nursmg Cadets) . D . Cecil WILLIAMS, J.P., "Li vane," Felinfoel Road , Llaneyll , Commissioner . Carmarthenshire. (Tel. Llanelly 255). Dr R K EMP M.R.C.S. L.R .. P. , M.B. B.. (LO D). M.R. . . G., County Superintendent ( ~.P.·M .. Arden' Cottage' Pontantwn, Kidwelly. Vacant. County Surgeon. . . Mrs. D. E. MURRAY, .R .. , .C. 1. , II. . 18 Waterloo Terrace, County ursing Officer Carmarthen. . County Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) . 1. Gw ,56 Heol-y-garregla, L1andeilo. County Staff Officer (Cadet) ( ). Vacant.

North Carmarthenshire County Area

Area Commissioner

J. R . JONES, Chief Constable, Carmarthen hire and Cardiganshire. (Tel. Carmarthen 6444).

South Carmarthen hire County Area

Area Commissioner

D B LEWELLY -MORGA , M.D ., B.. , M.R.. S., L.R.C.P., 1 Par 'H~ward Avenue, L1anelly. (Tel. L1anelly 2794).

Commi ioner Deputy ommi ioner. ounty uperintendent ( County urgeon County

taff OfT-icer ( adets) (A)

Lady President : Lady LOWTHER.

Lt.-Col. Sir W[LLlAM LOWTHER, Bt. , O.B.E., Erbi tock Hall , Wrexham , Denbighshire. (Tel. Gresford 292). Vacant. d D eputy Commissioner . M. T. ISLWY Jo ES, M.D., D.P.H., 16, Grosvenor Roa , County Surgeon Wrexham, Denbighshire. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . A. T. K EMPSTER, 6, Plas Isaf, Rhosymedre, Wrexham. (Cad~t ). . . . Mi ss D. E. BRIDGER, Matron , Maelor General Ho pltaL County Nursing Officer Wrexham.

Commissioner

R . T . SM[TH, F.C.A., "Craxton," Gronant Road, Prestatyn, Flintshire. Vacant. Mr. . I. BAILEY, 19, Pendyffryn Road, Rhyl. G . H. COLLIER, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Shandon," Brunswick Road, Buckley, Flintshire. G. MA SELL, 4, Sandy Lane, Queensferry, Flintshire. G lamorgan

County PresIdent· olonel ir Cennydd TRAHER E, T.D., J.P., BARR., Lord Lieutenant. Lady Presidenr: Mr . M. E. THOMA. Commi M . THOMAS, Chief Con table, Police H.Q., Bridgend. Deputy oOlmi ioner acanl. Cou nty uperintendent ( Mr . C. M. GREGG, Birr Lodge, 5, Walston Close, Wenvoe. Cou nt y urgeon . . D. GR[FFlTH, L.M.S .. A., F.R.C.S. R.. V.R.(RETO.) 86, Kingsland Cre cent Barry. Cou nt) ur ing OfT-icer Mi P. D. Jo E, S.R .. , S.C.M., Q . . , Wei h Hospital Board, Temple of Peace, Cardiff. t. R . W. OWAROS, 89, Westward Rise, Barry. ounty urgeon . . . . D. Milne D BAR, M.B. B.S., 1, Garth View Avenue, Beddau. tarf OfT-icer (Cadets) (A) J. P. HARRIES, 49, Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Glamorgan . tafT OfT-icer ( adet) ( ). Mr . K. M. PROVIS, Plas ewydd, Bon viiston, Glam.

East D enbighshire

County President : Colonel J. C. WYNNE-Fr CH, C.B.E., M.C., J.P., Lord Lieutenant.

Aberavon County Area

rea

ommi ioner

Vacant. Barry County Area

rea Commissioner

A. L. MOTE, 21, Gadlys Road, East Barry, Glamorgan. (Tel. Barry 5934).

rea Commi ioner

D . B. PR[CE, B.SC., M.B., B.CH., D.R.C.O.G., The Croft, Park treet, Bridgend, Glamorgan .

rea Commissioner

Idris Jo ES, 20, Station Terrace, Brithdir, New Tredegar, Mon.

Bridgend County Area

Caerphilly County Area

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Gower County Area Major J. D. MORTON, M.T.M.E., Tyle Teg, Terrace Road, Swansea.

Area Commi siOller

L1antri ant County Area J. A. DAVID J.P ., 21, Bridgend Ro ad, L1anharan.

Area Commissioner

Nea th County Area Eleazer R EE , 49, Heol Penderyn, Longford,

rca Commi ioner

ST.

JOHN AMBULA CE BRIGADE

ilurian County Area

Area Commissioner

R ees MORGAN, "Lynmore," The Gardens, Hereford Road, Monmouth . (Tel. Monmouth 316).

Trevethin County Area H. TIIOMAS, 12, Wainfelin Road, Pontypool.

Area Commissioner

eath Abbey. Montgomeryshire

Pontardawe County Area C. POW ELL, J.P., F.C.A., Brierley Hou e, 102, Derwen Fawr Road, Sketty, Swansea.

Area Commissioner

County President : 01. J. L. CORBETT-WINDER, O.B.E., M.C., J.P. Lord Lieut. Lady President :

Pontypridd County Area B. T. Jo E, 59, Pantygraigwen Road, Pontypridd, Glamorgan.

Area Commissioner

ommi ioner

Merioneth hire

COllnty President: Colonel J. F. WLLLIAMS-WY E, D.S.O .. J.P., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: Lady (GLADY) Ru ConU1li ioner Deputy Commissioners County Superintendent ( ) . Couoty Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ).

County Vice-Presidents: The Earl of POWlS, C.B.E., T.D. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs . F. GRIFFITHS ( ursing Cadets).

ounty Surgeon

). ).

I. W. GRIFFlTH, M.B., H.B., n y ",ynt, Pcnrh)ndcLluracth. J. L. Jo E , J.P., "Manteg," berdovey. J. D . Jo E, 6, H aulfryn Terrace, Oakley quare, Blaenau Ffestiniog. Mr . Kerri 0\ EI , Police Station, L1andrillo. C. P . ROB ERT, "Bryn Erw," 3, Bowydd iew, Blaenau Ffetlniog. Vacant.

Pembrokeshire

Monmouth hire Count I ' President: Colonel E. R. HILL, D. ".0., J.P., Lord Lieutcnant. Lady President :

County Vice-President: Mrs. A. J. HASTO (Nursing).

Commi

G. E. DAVI ES, 13, Bryntirion, Bedwa , Mon. W. FARLEY, M.. , Chief Con table, Police H.Q., bergavcnn). Mrs. V. WlLMOT, .R .. , 58, Tredegar Road, bbw Vale. R. W. SHEPHERD, M.B., B.CK., " Red Cedar ," Woodland Road , Croe yceilog, Cwmbrah. T. R. BRYANT, O.B.E., B.SC., M.B., B.CK., J.P., "Glanhowy," Asst. County Surgeon Park Place, Tredegar. County ursing Officer . . . Mrs. J. C. Jo ES, .R .. , 6, Garden Street, bbw Vale. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. PHILLIPS, 19, Arnold Place, Tredegar, Moo. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) . Mrs. B. M. PHlLLlPS, 19, Arnold Place, Tredegar.

Commissioner Deputy Commissioner. . County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon .

Area Commissioner

Bedwellty County Area W. M. YEMM, 115, Markham Crescent, Oakdale, Bl ackwood

Area Commissioner

Gwent County Area T. C. WOODWARD, Vaynor House, Pennant Street,

Vale, Moo .

bbw

W. . ALE, 35, Pentrerhedyn Street Machynlleth , Montgomery hire. ' D·MR . B. MATHr~s, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Park Lane Welshpool " ontgomeryshire. ~r . D EERE, M.B., B.CH., D.P.H., 3, Caerhowel Hall, Montgomery . . M . J . H OWELL, S.R . . , Yny wen, Twefeglwys Caer ws ' . Vacanl. Mr . L. J. TKOMPSO ~i trar, Red Bank, WeI hpool. . V. DA VIES, The Poke Station, L1anidloe . R. H. EVA s, The Angel H otel, L1anidloe . Mr . K. . SrLvER, .R . . , Stone HOLl e, Wei hpool.

Deputy Cou nty County County l.

County President: The Hon. Richard H. PHILIPP , I.B.E., J.P., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: Mr . BICKERTO EDWARD, M.B.E. Vice-Presidents: The Lor~ MERTHYR, J.P., D.L. Lady Manon PHILIPPS ( ursing). ioner . GOOD 0 ,LL.B. Chief Con table, County Police Headquarter, H averfordwest, Pemb . (Tel. Haverfordwe t 22) ommi i ner . M. S. ROBERT, c/o Chief Con table' Office, Haverfordwe t. . uperintendent ( Mr . E. H. OWE , J.P., Bryn-y-Mor, Fishguard Pembs. urgeon D·JJ · DAVIES, M.B.E., M.D., B.S., D.P.H., B.SC. " Rorkes Drift" o h nston, Pembs. " Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) ~ .MORRY , 8. Dartmouth Gardens: Milford Haven , Pembs unty uperintendent ( ). f • M. J. BOWLlJ G, Old Chimney, Sl. Florence, Tenby. .

Radnorshire

County President: Brigadier Sir Michael DILLWYN-VENABLE -LLEWELY , B t., M.V.O., J.P., Lord Lieutenant. Commi ioner County urgeon H . E. LICHTE STEl Ponlro fa, L1andrindod Well. ' M.B., B.CR., Cae Hyfryd, County Nul' ing Officer Vacant

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Aberdare County

Newport County

Co unty President :

County President : The Worshipful The M AYOR OF

Vacant.

EWPORT.

Lady President :

Lady President: Lady G. Ffrangcon WILLIAM

J.P.

Vice-President:

Vice-Presidents: Commissioner . . D eputy Commi ioner. . County Supenntendent (N) County Surgeon . County Nursing Office r . . County Staff O fficer (Cadet) (A) County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)

Dr. H . B. PIERCE, Bryn Cerdin. Mountain Ash. L. DAVIE, 115, Ty Fry, Aberdare. Mrs. R. M . PROTHERO, 9, Tudor Terrace, Gadlys, Aberdare. Dr. J . F. S ALES, The Laurel, Penrhiwceiber. Mrs . D . TEE, Ardnalee, Aberdare. A. PARFITT, 8, Rock Street, Mountain Ash Abcrdare. Mr . P. H ARRISO ROD ERlCK, Harrisonville, Cwmdare, Aberdare.

Commissioner D eputy County County County County

'I.

Commi sioner . . Superintendent (N) Surgeon. . . . Surgeon ( adet) . ur ing Officer

County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) County taff fficer ( adets) ( )

R. C. RICHARDS, B.A ., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., B.SC., 174, CommerCial Road, Newport, Mon. (Tel. Newport 62270). A . 1. CRESSWELL,S, Hawthorn Avenue, Newport, Mon . Vacant. Vacant. Vacant. Mrs. R . EMMS, S.R . . , S.C.M., 30 Roberts Street Belle Vue ewport. " A.. R . G. POCOCK, 27, Lyndhurst Avenue, Newport, Mon. MISS. O. M . Jo ES, 4, Conway Place, Cwmbran, Monmouthhire.

Cardiff County

County Pre ident: The Rt. Hon. The LORD MAYOR OF

ARDIFF. Rhondda County

Lady President: The Dowager MAR HIO

County President :

OF BUTE.

The Worshipful The MAYOR OF RHO DDA.

Vice-President : Mrs. D . ELLIOTT EAGER, I.B.E., J.P. ( IIrsing). Mrs. E. LLEWELLY , J.P. ( III·sing). Mrs. S. HAU ER ( ursing). R . DAVIE, "Cilgerran "1 1 Cory ton Ri e, Whitchurch. Col. W. M. GrBB , O.B.E., T.D., 70, Rhiwbina Hill, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. W. J. THOMAS, 56 Fore t R oad, anton, ardifT. Asst. Commissioner Mr . M. . MORRI, .R. . 179, yncocd R ad, } nc ed, County Superintendent (N) CardifT. C. A. BE CE, M.R . . s., L.R.C.P., "Oakland ," Rumney HIll, County Surgeon . Cardiff. Mis P. . Jo E ,S.R . . , 19a, onway Road, anton, ardifT. County ursing Officer . D . W . WILLIAM 0 ,M.B., H.B., D.R.C . . G., 37, Lomond Asst. County Surgeon (A) . Crescent, Lake ide, Cardiff. ardiff. Asst. County Surgeon (N) . . . S. Copp, L.R . . P., LR.C .. , 37, Gabalfa County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . K. J. VA S, 72 Heol-y-Deri, Rhiwbina, enue County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). Mi sM. D. H. Jo E, 12, efn oed

Lady President: Mr .

A. MORRIS-THOMAS, J.P.

Vice-Presidents:

Commissioner . A st. Commis ioner

. V, . LLDAY, M.B.E., M.I.P.E. J. GWY (Cadets) ommi Deputy ommi ioner. County LII crintendent ( County urgeon . . . . . County tafT Officer ( adet ) (A). County tafT Officer ( adet) ( ). County ur ing Officer

W. R . KJ G, M.B., B.CH., Tall Trees, Caemawr Road , Porth. W . H . EWBURY, 21 Hughe Street, Penygraig, Rhondda. Mr . W . R . Kr G, Tall Tree, Caemawr Road, Porth. W . B. D AVIES, M.B., CH.B., " Penfro, ' M aerdy, Rhondd a. acant. Mr . M. . R EES, 76, Bute Street, Treherbert. J. A. LAWRE CE, S.R . . R. . M.S., Treherbert Hospital Treherbert. '

wan ea County

County President:

Merthyr Tydfll County

Sir William A. JE KINS, J.P.

County President:

Lady President :

Viscount KEMSLEY, G.B.E.

Lady President : Col. Reginald FREEDMA , D.L.M.A., "Hartlands," The Grove, Merthyr Tydfil. R. O. RIGGS , 1, Glyncoed Terrace, Merth yr Tydfil. D eputy Commissioner. . Vacant. County Superintendent (A) Vacant. County Superintendent ( ) County Surgeon . . . . . H. THOMAS, M.B., B.S., St. Claire, Garth Villas, Merthyr Tydfil. County Staff O fficer (Cadets) (A) D. W . LEIGH, 6, Brynteg Terrace, Treharris, Glamorgan. County Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ). Vacant.

Commissioner

Commi sioner Deputy County County County

Commi sioner . Superintendent ( Surgeon . . Nur ing Officer

County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) County Staff Officer (Cadet) (N). Cou nty Staff Officer (A)

H. C. LE'BATT HAVARD, "Glen View," Lon Towy, Sketty Swansea. (Tel. Swansea 32754). I A.. . GlBB! s, The Bungalow, North Queen' Dock, Swansea . MI M. DAVIES, S.R. " 14, Queen' R oad, Sketty Swan ea. Vacant. ' Miss D. E. D AVIES, S.R.N., R.F. ., Swansea Hospital urses' Home, Parc Beck, Sketty, Swansea. Vacant. Miss A. PH ELPS, S.R. ., 20, Teilo Cre cent, Mayhill Swan ea. Vacant. '

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PRIORIES AND COMMANDERIES OVERSEAS

Chief Superintendent (N) . Chief Surgeon .

Bahamas

Area Commissioner

Commissioner Commandery Commi ioner Deput y Commi ioner.

Commandery in We tern Au tralia Dr. L. G. B . CUMP TO , LB., B.. , F.F.A.R.C' .. . D.A ., (R.C.P. & .. ), 298-308, Wellington treet, Perth. Dr. . J. KING.

Chief Commissioner Deputy Chief Commissioner Surgeon-in-Chief . . Superintendent-in-Chief ( )

Chief Commissioner Headquarters Commi sioner Superintendent-in-Chief ) Surgeon-in-Chief . . . . Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets

Priory in Canada Col. J. R EDMOND R OCHE, O.B.E., E.D., Q.C., t. John 321, Chapel treet, Ottawa, Ontario. Brigadier T. A. JOKI STO O.B.E., E. D., .0. Brigadier J. . B. CRAWFORD, M.B.E., E.D., M.D. Mr . Peter L. ROBl 0 .

Deputy Commi ioner . . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Commis ioner HOll

District Superintendent (N) Di trict urgeon

Commi ioner

Priory in New Zealand Brigadier J . M. MITCHELL, D.. 0., t.O., 99 The Terrace, Wel lington, .r. C. MEACHE , J.P. (Chief ecretary). Mi B . P. COOK. Group aptain . H. MAR H, C.B.E., Q.II.P. Dr. D. P. KENNEDY.

Deputy Commi sioner .

ommi sioner Deputy ommi ioner. Di trict uperinlendent ( District Surgeon

Priory in Southern Africa A. GARD ER-WILLl is, Glen hiel , Wool ton Road, We tcliA , Johannesburg. J. P. LAURE S. J. G. MIL E. Miss . M. PAY . D r. A. R ABTI OWl'J'Z, 1.0. , L.R.C'.P.(CDIN.), I.R . . . (E 'G.). Mr. . A. WALKFR .

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commi ioner . H.Q. Officer for yprus

Chief Commissioner

India Dr. S. CHA ORA [KHAR Ro ad, ew Delhi, 1.

Co mmi eputy ommis ioner . Di lrict uperintendent ( Di trict urgcon.

Surgeon-ill-Chief and SecretaryGeneral . . . . . Supmintendent-in-Chief (N) Staff Officer (A)

Major-General C. K. LAK HM Miss T. K. ADRA WALA. Dr. S. . BHA DARf.

Chief Commissioner Deputy Priory Commi sioners Superintendent-in-Chief ( Surgeon-in-Chief . . . Deputy Supt.-in-Chief ( ).

Chief Commissioner Asst. Commissioner Surgeon-in-Chief

.J. .B. Headquarter, I, Red

ro s

Pakistan Syed Wajid Ali SHAH, H.Q.A., St. John Ambulance Brigade H.Q. , Frere Street, Karachi, 4. Mr. Safdar Ali Khan, S.K. Brigadier M . Sharif.

Commandery in Rhodesia Brigadier M . O. COLLINS, C.B.E., P.O. Box 536, Salisbury, Rhodesia. Commandery Superintendent (N). Mrs. V. von KLEMPERER. Dr. A. L. CAIR S, M.B., CH.B. (ST. A DREW), D.T.H. (La D.). Commandery Surgeon .

Commandery Commissioner.

JORN AMBULA CE BRIGAD E

TERRITORIES OVERSEAS

Priory in Au tralia Maj.-Gen. Sir King ley NORRIS, K.B.E., .B., D.. 0., E.D., 194, Little Lonsdale Street, MeJboume, Victoria. Mis F. C. B. M c KAY, M.B., CH.M. Dr. A. W. BURTO ,M.B., B..

Chief Commi sioner

ST.

Commi ioner . . . Deputy Commis ioner . Di trict Superintendent ( District Surgeon . . . . . rgani ing Sec. & Training Officer

N. G. MORRIS, C.M .G ., .v.o., Police Headquarters,

Barbados Colonel J. CONNELL, O.B.E., E.O., P.O. Box 236, Bridgetown Barbados. . CA 0, M.V.O., Q.P.M.C.P.M. Mrs. H. CHALLONER. Dr. A. L. STUART Bermuda Wing-Commander L. J. Fou TAl , O.B.E., O.F.C., B.O.A.C. Airways House, 59, Front Street, Hamilton. Mrs. B. BARTO . Dr. Morley ASH. British Honduras D. O. WAKELI ,B.A., Scott Towing aDd Shipping Co. Ltd., 5, Cork Street, Belize City. Vacant. Ceylon Col. D. . ROCKWOOD, E.D., J.P. t. John Ambulance Brigade Headquarters, Lower Lake Road, Galle Face, Colombo 3. Dr. V. T. H. GUNARAT E, L.M.S., O.T.M. & H., D.P.H., M.R.C.P. Miss G. FER A 00. Dr. N. F. GUNASEKERA. Cyprus Dr. Z. G. PA os. Dr. F. RA SIM. Mi S. YEGHlAYA , St. John Ambulance Brigade, P.O. Box 1711, icosia.

Fiji W. E. Do OVA ,O.B.E., I.S.0., K. .G., G.P.O. Box 18, Suva. W. P . RAG G. Mr. . M. BECKETT, S.R . . G. RUTLEDGE, M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., M.R.C.P., D.CR. Ghana Vacant. Vacant. Mi D. A. . KrSSEIH, S.R . . Dr. E. W. Q . BA NERMA . S. C. AODo- BEDI, c/ o Ghana Police College, P.O. Box 740, Accra.

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. . i trict Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Gibraltar L. HANNO ,M.B.E., Police H.Q., Gibraltar. Capt. W. H. K. C. HOARE. Mrs. D. ELLICOTT, M.B.E. Dr. C. M. MONTEGRIFFO.

Commissioner

Gilbert and Ellice Islands Vacant.

assau.

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Grenada A. O. XAVIER, c/ o Ministry of Finance St. Georgia, Grenada.

Commis ioner. . Deputy Commis ioner . . Di trict Superintendent (N) Di trict Surgeon.

P. M LEISH. Mr . B. MA OLL. M.B.E. B. A. RAP[ER M.B., H.B., D.T.H.M., D.C.H.

Commissioner . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Guyana J. DUREY, M.B.E., P.O. Box 407, Georgetown. F. A. D. CLEARE. Mrs. S. STEELE. Dr. L. H. WHARTON, M.B.E.

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Malaya Brigade National Headquarters : 41, Shelley Road, Kuala Lumpur. The Hon. Dato CDr.) Haji Megat KHAS, D.P.M.P., J.P., P.J.K. Commissioner Puan Sri Sadiah SARDON, Al-Hajjah. District Superintendent (N) Dr. T. VISVA ATHAN. District Surgeon Malta G.c. Commissioner . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Lieut.-Colonel J. V. ABELA, O.B.E., G.P.O. Box 560, Malta. Vacant. Dr. e. G. CASSAR.

Commi sioner Deputy Commi ioner Di trict Superintendent ( District Surgeon District ec retary

G. B. M CCAFFERY, Q.P.M., C.P.M., Police Headquarters, Port Louis. J. G. OHlS. Vacant Dr. R. de SENNEVILLE St. John H.Q., Vacoas.

Senior Commissioner .

Mr. Justice

Mauritius Hong Kong Commissioner . . Deputy Commissioner . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Eric HOTU G, 2, MacDonnell Road, Hong Kong. Vacant. Miss A. A. U THANK Dr. Raymond W. e. MOK.

Senior Commissioner .

Dr. R. D. K. LEVY, 2e, Camp Road, Kingston, 5.

Jamaica Nigeria

Jamaica North-East Commissioner District Surgeon . . . District Superintendent (N)

Dr. O. A TOMLI so . Dr. L. JACOBS. Mrs. K. HETHERINGTON.

Commissioner Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N) D istrict Surgeon.

H. CAHU AC, C.B.E., J.P. e. L. TAVARES, J.P. Vacant. H. A. A. BROW ,L.R.C.S., L.R .. P., L.M.

Commissioner . . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N)

R. H. W[LLIAMS. Vacant. Mrs. V. ROTHERY.

Commissioner . District Surgeon.

Commander C. W. HILLMA , O.B.E., R.N. (Retd.). M. D. JUDD, M.B., B.S.(LO D.).

Commi ioner Deputy Commi ioner District Surgeon

Jamaica North-West

District Surgeon

Kenya

Leeward Islands Area Superintendent (Antigua) (Acting) . . . . . . . Area Superintendent (British Virgin Islands) Area Superintendent (Montserrat) Area Superintendent (St. KittsNevis-Anguilla) .

Nigerian Police District Mr. Kam SELEM, Q.P.M., .P.M. Timothy Omo BARE, .P.M. Dr. ORMA -WILLIAMS.

Dr. D. O. NDUKWE, Nigerian Railways Corporation, Ebut. Metta, Lagos. Vacant.

igerian Ports Authority District Commissioner Deputy ommi ioner. District Surgeon . . . . Headquarter Officer for !igeria

J. O . M. BOLA LE, Nigerian Ports Authority, Private Mail Bag 12588, 26/28, Marina, Lagos. J . MID LEy-SCOTT. Dr. B. A. JOHNSO , M.B., CH.B.(GLAS.), D.T.M. & H.(L'POOL). E. B. OLOWOOKERE, Pri ate Mail Bag 2204, Marina Post Office, Lagos.

Commissioner . . . i trict Superintendent ( i trict Surgeon . .Q. Officer for abah

Dr. E. R . DINGLEY, P.O. Box 432, lesselton. Mrs. Ether MAH. Dr. K. H . BLAAUW. Mr . M . Chin.

Commis ioner

F. O. MARRABLE, Police H.Q. , P .O. Box 46, Victoria, Mahe. Seychelles. Dr. H. M. STEYENSON-DELHOMME, C.B.E.

Jamaica South-West

Sir Charles MARKHAM, Bt., P.O. Box 1469, Nairobi. Vacant. Mrs. e. A. A. EVERARD, S.R . . L. R. WHITTAKER, M.R.C.S., L.R. C.P., B.CH., D.M.R.D.

0 YEAMA, Supreme Court, Lagos.

igerian Railways District Commissioner

Jamaica Soutb-East

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N) D istrict Surgeon.

e. D.

Sabah

Seycbelles istrict Surgeon

J. BYRON, M.V.O. Inspector T. S. JARVIS, Police Headquarters, Tortola, B.V. Islands. J. J. V ANDERPOOLE. Vacant.

Sierra Leone ~ommissioner

istrict Surgeon . . . . .Q . Officer for Sierra Leone .

L. W. LEIGH, O.B.E., M.V.O., c/ o Police H.Q., George Street Freetown. Dr. D. E. BOYE-JOHNSON J. A. FINNEY, c/ o Police H.Q., George Street, Freetown.

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Singapore Dr. K. L. Lon, 420, Beach Road, Tan Bian KIM. Miss NGor 0 MEE. Dr. SEAH CllE G SIANG.

Commi sioner . District Surgeon

Tanzania L. K. Bakuname, P.O. Bo 468, Dar-es-Salaam. Dr. C. . C LE ,M.R . . . , L.R.C.P.

Deputy Commi ioner. District Superintendent ( District Surgeon . . . . . Training Officer for Caribbean and orth tlantic Area

rea Superintendent

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commi sioner . District Superintendent ( H.Q. Officer for Uganda

ingapore, 7.

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE Commi ioner-in-Chief and all Departments

Turks and Caico I land Police H.Q., Grand Turk, Turk Indie .

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Uganda E. W. ORYEMA, c/o P.O. Bo 16014, Wandegeya, Kampala. . P. H. M[L ER, PH . . , LP . . Vacant. J. Kr TV, c/o P.O. Box 16014, Wandegeya, Kampala.

Area Superintendent (Dominica) . Area Superintendent (St. Lucia) . Area Superintendent (St. Vincent).

Commis ioner

Vacant.

Zambia

EIRE Headquarters: Lumsden House, Provinces: (1) (2) (3) (4) Council President Area Presidents Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner. . Chief Superintendent (N) . Assistant Commissioners .

District Surgeon Brigade Secretary

01 235 5231 Out of Office Hours, Brigade Secretary: 01 650 4489. Press Liaison Officer OBS 9 3913

THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN AND FOUNDATIONS OTHER THAN BRIGADE

Windward I land J. M. LEWI , Police Headquarter, Rocall, Dominica. S. H. BROOKE, Police Headquarter, t. Lucia. Lt.-Col. . A. NDER 0 , I.v.o., M.B.E., Q.P. 1., Police H.Q. , King town, St. Vincent.

1 Gro yenor Crescent, London, S.W.I.

Trinidad and Tobago J. D ' RCY, St. John Headquarters, P.O. Box 657, Port of pain, Trinidad, We t Indie . Vacant. Mrs. B. RClIBOLD-CRICllLOW. Dr. V. 1. MA [AB. Mr. C. R. PILBE

AMBULA CE BRIGADE

HEADQUARTERS DIRECTORY

Commi sioner . . . Deputy Commi ioner. . Di trict Superintendent (N) Di trict Surgeon

/Commi sioner

JOII

(Southern Ireland) 29, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, 4. Tel. Dublin 65757. McCurtain Street, Cork. Glentworth Street, Limerick. John Street, Sligo. Mullingar. Mrs. Seton PRI GLE. The Lady CAREW. Mrs. Beatrice GROSVE OR, C.B.E. Lady THOMPSO . Douglas W. Mo TGOMERY, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.S.I., 48, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, 2. Joseph P. MACNAMARA, 1, Norwood Park, Ranelagh, Dubl~n. Miss Letitia Overend, LL.D., Airfield, Dundrum, Co. Dubltn . Daniel J. O'BRIE , 19, Pimlico, Dublin, 8. Frederick S. WmTE, 34, Gardiner's Hill, Cork. Derek L. ROBINSON, M.B., F.R.C.S.I., 83, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. Dr. Brian PRINGLE, F.R.C.P.I., 10, Merrion Square, Dublin, 2. Miss M. M. FOGARTY, Lumsden House, 29, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, 4.

Chancery, Library and Mu eum Trea urer and Accountant P.R.O. and "The Rel'ie\\''' Office

St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.l. 1 Gro yenor Crescent, London, S.W.I. 1 Gro yenor Cre cent, London, S.W.I.

tore Department

Priory House, St. John' Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.I. The Ophthalmic Ho pital Ho pitaller, St. ] ohn' Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.l. The t. J hn mbulance Director General and ociation all Department, 1 Gro venor Cre cent, London, S.W.I. t. John Hou e 50 Eaton Place, London S.W.I.

Clerkenwell 6644 01 235 5231 01

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Out of Office hours, P.R.O. 01 603 5761 Clerkenwell 6644 Clerkenwell 6644 01

235 5231

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TEL GRAPHIC ADDRESS All Headquarter and Departments Ii ted above: "FIRSTAID, LO DONECl"

NOTE: Titles or names should not be inserted in telegrams or cables before the telegraphic address, as this can confuse G.P.O. procedures and lead to delay. If it is desired to drGlv the attention of a particular officer to the message this should be done at the beginning of the text: For example: FIRSTAID LONDONECI For Commissioner-in-Chief,folloll'ed by message.

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