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Report of the Chapter-General for the year ended 31st December, 1970

CHANCERY OF THE ORDER. ST. JOHN'S GATE, CLERK EN WELL, LONDON, E.C.l

Telegraphic Address: Firstaid, London, E.C.l.

Telephone: 01-253-6644.

THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Chancellor Sir Gilbert Inglefield,

Assistant Receiver-General

G.B.E., T.D.

Lewis G. Whyte, Esq.,

F.F.A.

Vice-Chancellor The Earl St. Aldwyn,

K.B.E. , P.e., T.D., D.L.

Deputy Hospitaller Secretary-General

S. J. H. Miller, Esq.,

M.D., F.R.C.S.

N. C. McClintock, Esq. Assistant Directors of Ceremonies

Receiver-General H. F. Parshall, Esq.,

T.D., M.A.

Chief Commander and Commissioner-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Lieut.-General Sir William Pike,

Commander E. A. Morrison, R.N. Group Captain 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) Captain R. A. Ingham Clark (Sword Bearer)

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

Director-General, St. John Ambulance Sir Hugh Stephenson, G.B. E., K.C.M.G., C.LE.,

Director Association C.V.O.

Sir David Wilkinson, Bt.,

D.S.C.

Hospitaller Air Commodore T. Keith Lyle,

C.B.E. , M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R .C.S.

Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief Rear Admiral R. S. Wellby,

C.B., D.S.O.

Almoner Sir Gerald Creasy,

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

Director Overseas Librarian Professor Lionel Butler,

Sir Hilton Poynton,

G.C.M.G.

F.R.HIST.S., M.A., D.PHIL.

Chairman, Medical Board

Registrar C. T. Evans, Esq.,

C.M.G.

Genealogist Sir Anthony Wagner,

K.C.V.O.

Director of Ceremonies Colonel P. H. Catt

Professor Sir Hedley Atkins,

K.B.E., D.M., M.CH. , F.R.C.S.

Representative Senior Knights

CHAPTER-GENERAL *

The Great Officers The Other Bailiffs Grand Cross

H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., &c. The Most Rev. & Rt. Hon. The Lord Fisher of Lambeth,

P.c. ; G.C.V.O.,

D.O.

Horace F. Parshall, Esq., T.O., M.A. Dr. Richard Williams, F.S.A. Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, G.c.v.O., M.D., Rear-Admiral Royer Dick, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C. Lewis G. Whyte, Esq., F.F.A. Brigadier C. M. Hoffe, C.B.E. Sir Gerald Creasy, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., O.B.E. Sir PhiEp Southwell, C.B.E., M.C.

F.R.C.S.

The Priors of Priories The Earl of Haddo, C.B.E., T.D. (Scotland) The Lord Aberdare (Wales) A. Gardner Wi}}jams, Esq., M.A. (South Africa) H.E. Sir Arthur Porritt, Bt., G.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E. (New Zealand) H.E. The Rt. Hon. Roland Michener, c.c., C.D. (Canada) H.E. The Hon Sir Paul Hasluck, G.C.M.G., M.A. (Australia) The Executive Officers Knights of Justice (who have served two terms of three years on Chapter-General and wish to continue thereon)

Commander E. A. Morrison, R.N. Surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Cecil Wakeley, Bt., K.B.E., C.B. Major R. L. Loyd, O.B.E., M.C. Captain The Lord Harris, M.C. Major-General Sir Ralph Hone, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., M.C., T.D., The Lord Cozens-Hardy, O.B.E., D.L. The Hon. Sir George Bellew, K.C.V.O. Lieut.-Colonel W. R. Hornby Steer, D.L. The Lord Crook 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 Strutt, K.C.V.O., C.B. Colonel Sir Cullum Welch, Bt., O.B.E., M.C. G. L. C. Colenso-Jones, Esq.

* As at 31st December, 1970

Q.C.

Knights of Justice Lieut.-Colonel Sir Hugh Turnbull, K.C.V.O., K.B.E. (representative of the Priory of Scotland) . Sir David Evans-Bevan, Bt., D.L. (representative of the Pnory for Wales) Brigadier Sir Ian Fraser, D.S.O., O.B.E. Sir Andrew Murray, O.B.E. (representative of the Pri~ry of Scotla~d) Colonel Sir Cennyd Traherne, K.G., T.D. (representatIve of the Pnory for Wales) Colonel Sir Harold Mitchell, Bt. Knights of Grace W. G. Pape, Esq., O.B.E. Sir John Hathorn Hall, G.C.M.G., O.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. Lieut.-General The Lord Norrie, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O., M.C. Sir Andrew Wright, K.C.M.G. Colonel W. E. Pringle, M.C., T.D., D.L. Captain P. Reay, O.B.E., M.C. Captain F. L. Richard, O.B.E. Sir Edwin Chapman-Andrews, K.C.M.G., O.B.E. J. A. B. Palmer, Esq. Vice-Admiral Sir Peveril William-Powlett, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. Sir Philip Warter C. S. C. Prance, Esq., O.B.E. H. N. Bream, Esq. . Sir Gawain Bell, K.C.M.G., C.B.E. Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., o.s.o. (RepresentatIve of the Priory in Australia) H. S. Taylor-Young, Esq. Lieut.-General Sir Alexander Drummond, K.B.E., C.B. M. M. Scott, Esq. Representative Junior Knights Knights of Justice Sir Lionel Denny, O.B.E., M.C. Group Captain The Hon. Peter Vanneck, O.B.E., A.F.C., A.D.C. Sir David Wilkinson, Bt., D.S.C. . ' Lieut.-Colonel J. R. L. Traherne, D.L. (RepresentatIve of the Pnory for Wales) R. L. Bellwood, Esq., T.D. Group Captain Gordon Pirie, C.B.E., D.L. H.R.H. Prince William of Gloucester Knights of Grace Sir John Stow, G.C.M.G., K.C.V.O. The Hon. Sir Maurice Bridgeman, K.B.E. A. J. Boase, Esq., C.M.G., O.B.E. Sir Kenneth Maddocks, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O. Sir John Buchanan, K.C.M.G. . ' The Lord Rowallan, K.T., K.B.E., M.C., T.D. (RepresentatIve of the Pnory of Scotland) M. S. Barker, Esq. Sir Francis Evans, G.B.E., K.C.M.G. Rear Admiral R. S. Wellby, C.B., D.S.O. Sir Hilton Poynton, G.C.M.G. Professor Sir Hedley Atkins, K.B.E. Professor H. C. Stewart, D.L.

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL The Sub-Prelates

The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. J. W. C. Wand, P.C., K.C.V.O. The Very Rev. A . Nevile Davidson, D.D. The Rt. Rev. G. H. Ellison, Bishop of Chester The Rt. Rev. W. A. Parker, Bishop of Shrewsbury The Rt. Rev. J. D. McKie The Rt. Rev. W. A. E. Westall, Bishop of Crediton The Most Rev. A. C. MacInnes, C.M.G. The Rt. Rev. C. Eastaugh, M.C., Bishop of Peterborough The Rt. Rev. R. D. Say, Bishop of Rochester The Rev. Canon Christopher Perowne, T.D. The Most Rev. G. Appleton, M.B.E., Archbishop in Jerusalem and Metropolitan Officiating Chaplains The Rev. R. Simpson The Rev. J. M. B. Roberts Representative Clerical Brethren The The The The

Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.

Cyril Cresswell, K.C.V.O., F.S.A. Canon F. A. Hood, C.B.E. W. P. Baddeley K. F. Belben

Representative Commanders S. J. H. Miller, Esq. Major-General The Lord Thurlow, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.

Representative Officer Major R. Carr-Gomm Member of Council Admiral Sir David Luce, G.C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E.

Secretary J. G. Silver, Esq., B.E.M. Treasurer and Accountant D. B. R. Swinstead, Esq., F.C.A.

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On 26th February, the Chancellor, Sir Gilbert Inglefield, G.B.E., T.D., was installed in office by the Lord Prior at the Grand Priory Church. In April the Lord Prior visited the Priory of Scotland and at an impressive ceremony in St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on 27th of the month he installed the Earl of Raddo as Prior. The Service was attended by many members of the Priory from all over Scotland and by the Bailiff of Egle, Lord Wakehurst. The Annual Festival of the Order was celebrated on Saturday, 27th June, when the preacher at the Commemoration Service in St. Paul's Cathedral was the Rev. James Mansel, Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal. In accordance with the custom whereby from time to time the Order holds a Service in some centre well away from London which can more easily be attended by Members in that area, a Service was held in Lincoln Cathedral on Saturday, 10th October, and was attended by over 2,000 members from Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties. The Order was honoured on this occasion by the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, who after the Service watched a display by St. John Cadets in the grounds of the Castle nearby. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Lincoln. This was the last occasion on which we were to see Lord Wakehurst, Bailiff of Egle. It was with a sense of shock and grief that Confreres heard the news of his sudden death, less than three weeks later. The moving Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey on 1st December was attended by many members of the Most Venerable Order and by representatives of the IA lliance Orders and of the Sovereign Military Order. The Obituary Notice published at the time in the St. John Review is reprinted elsewhere in this report and we offer our deepest sympathy to Dame Margaret Wakehurst, herself a Dame Grand Cross of the Order, and to members of his family. Up to the last Lord Wakehurst had been indefatigable in the service of St. John. During the summer he had attended both the Jubilee Celebrations of the Swedish Order in Stockholm and the Annual Assembly of the French Association of the Knights of Malta at Versailles, as well as playing his full part in the activities of the Mo t Venerable Order at home. The Meeting of the Alliance Orders of St. John was held this year in Malta to coincide with the opening there of the XIII International Exhibition of the Council of Europe on 2nd April. The theme of the exhibition was the achievements of the Order and its contribution to the history and culture of Europe during the Maltese period. A number of valuable exhibits from the Library and Museum at St. John's Gate were on view with other fine examples of the art treasures of the Order collected from many countries. Our Librarian, Professor Lionel Butler, played a leading part in the arrangement and management of this splendid exhibition. The Conference of the Alliance was held in the St. John Ambulance

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Headquarters on the St. James' Counterguard and was honoured this year by the attendance of the Herrenmeister of the Johanniterorden, Prince Wilhelm Karl of Prussia. The following day a historic meeting assembled in the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order in the presence of Archbishop Gonzi, when the representatives of the Alliance Orders met the delegation of the Sovereign Military Order, led by the Grand Chancellor, Mr. Quintin Gwyn, who had come to Malta for the opening of the Exhibition. This meeting is believed to have been the first of its kind since the Reformation and it is to be hoped it will lead to other such gatherings. In October the Lord Prior was able to visit both Canada and the United States. He attended the General 'Assembly and Investiture of the Priory of Canada in Ottawa on 23rd October and held an Investiture of the American Society in New York two days later. . 1?arlier in the year the Priory had invited the Secretary-General to VISIt Canada. They very generously flew him over and arranged a programme which allowed him to see a great deal of the work being undertaken by this most go ahead Priory. Many of the lessons he learned are of direct interest and of value to the Order in Britain and elsewhere. Th~ following .appointments to Chapter-General received the approval of HIS Royal HIghness the Grand Prior: H.R.H. Prince William of Gloucester. Sir Gawain Bell, K.C.M.G., C.B.E. (reappointed after a term of public service overseas). The Rev. K. Belben. Also announced was the appointment of Sir Hugh Stephenson, G.B.E., K.C.M.G., C.LE., C.V.O., as Director-General of the St. John Ambulance Association with effect from December 1969. A Supple~ental Chart.er, incre~sing fr?m 25% to 50% the proportion of funds whIch may be Illvested III EqUIties, was approved early in the year. In accordance with the provisions of statute 54 the Regulations of the Order were amended to provide that the Chief Commander St. John ~bulance shall be an Executive Officer in the terms of statute 6, thus gIvmg the proper authority to this new post which has resulted from the merger of the St. J o~n Ambulan~e Association and Brigade. For many. years the ownership of the anCIent Auberge of the Knights of England m Rhodes ~as engaged the attention of the Chancery. Some twenty years ago the heIrs of the late Sir Vivian Gabriel, the last owner of the Auberge, e~pres~ed a wish to make a gift of it to the Order. After careful consIderatIOn of all possible uses to which the Auberge could be. put Chapter-Gene~al decided, with the agreement of the heirs, to offer It to the Greek Mmstry of Antiquities under an arrangement whereby any statutory or other claims against the Order or the heirs would be waived. A suitable tablet would be erected on the building to record these arrangements and the descent of the Venerable Order ~~0~2~e Tongue of England which served in Rhodes from A.D. 1310 It is wit~ deep regret that Chapter-General has to record the death of two. of ItS m~mbers. The Right Reverend Stanley Albert Hallam Ely, BI hop. of Glb~altar, a Sub Prelate of the Order and a very regular attender at It meetmgs for many years; and Sir Thomas Cook, no less

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constant in his attendances as a Knight of Justice and who was the very embodiment of the Order and the Brigade in Norfolk. This Report would be incomplete if it did not remind Members once again that the finances of the Order are now a matter of continuing concern. An important step was taken by Council in July when it commissioned a Management Consultancy Survey of the Stores Department and the Headquarters of the St. John Ambulance from a leading London firm. The results in so far as the Stores Department are concerned have been most helpful and the recommendations of the Survey, which were largely implemented before the end of the year, should result in greater efficiency and considerable savings in the operations of the Department. The report on the Headquarters of the Ambulance also contained some valuable analyses and suggestions . But the inflation of recent years together with the effect upon the Hospital of the 1967 War have hit hard, and a charity is unlike a commercial organisation which may be able to pass on such increases in expenditure. Every member of the Grand Priory has been reminded of the ways whereby he can help the Order either by gift or legacy. If any member would like to enquire further about this he should write to the Secretary-General who will do all in his power to help him. Meanwhile every effort is being made, and will continue, to raise additional revenue and to reduce expenses. Details and figures are set out in the reports of the Chief Commander and the Hospitaller and in the accounts publshed with this Report.

THE LATE LORD WAKEHURST, K.G., K.C.M.G. The death of Lord Wakehurst on 30th October removes from the councils of the Order a most deeply respected confrere and former Lord Prior who from 1948 to 1969 played the principal part in all the great achievements which have distinguished the Order of St. John in the post-war world. His first connection with the Order was through his appointment as Governor of New South Wales in 1937, shortly after he had succeeded his father as the second Baron Wakehurst. As Governor he became a Knight of the Order and towards the end of his service Knight Commander of the Commandery in Australia. ~ollowing his r~turn to England in 1946 he was appointed Lord Pnor of St. John III 1948. He was the first in modern times to hold this ?ffice. His predecessors had been styled 'Sub-Priors'; but with the creatIOn, after the war, of Priories within the Order, each with its own Prior, it became fitting to revive the historical title in use before the Reformation. In 1948 the Order and its Foundations were still struggling to cast off the limitation~ imposed by the second world war and to adapt themselves to peace-tIme need~. Lo~d. W~kehurst regarded membership of the Order not as an hononfic dlstIllctIOn or reward but as a dedication to mankind in a Christian brotherhood with a centuries old tradition of seryice. He laid great emphasis on the spiritual side of the Order and dId al.l ~e c:oul~ to. prom?te an appreciation among it members of the ChnstIan mspIratIOn of Its practical humanitarian work. He al 0 felt the need to stress the unity of the several parts of the whole Order.

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With this intention he created the St. John Councils in the Counties to serve as the focus of St. John activity and to support the Foundations. The system took root and spread in later years to the overseas territories within the Commonwealth. With the Commonwealth Lord Wakehurst was much concerned and perhaps because of his happy Australian recollections he strongly supported the Overseas Priories. He paid regular visits to them (indeed he loved travel) and established a personal relationship with their problems and could interpret them to Chapter-General and he was instrumental in building up a close and fruitful relationship between St. John's Gate and the Priory Headquarters. Indeed there were few Commonwealth countries where the Association and Brigade operated which he did not engourage by his visits. He had close connections with the United States and sponsored the formation there of an American Society for United States and British citizens inspired by the ideals of the Order of St. John. As befitted a former author, fluent reports flowed from his pen and the value of his visits was much increased by his photographs and films. He was an enthusiastic maker of films which gave great pleasure and proved instructive to very many people associated with St. John by introducing them to the activities of their fellow members elsewhere in the world and illustrating the historic homes of our Crusading Order from the Holy Land to Malta. Lord Wakehurst had a great sense of ceremonial. His robes well fitted his proconsular figure and he conducted the ceremonies of the Order with great autllority, dignity and with warm humanity. Some four years after he became Lord Prior he was appointed Governor of Northern Ireland. This entailed his accepting responsibility for the overlordship of the Commandery of Ards but he did not abate in any degree his close involvement with the affairs of the Order as a whole nor relax the rein of control of policy. These were years of growth and exciting developments. The new constitution of the Order was approved. The Grand Priory Church was rebuilt. St. John's Gate was restored. The work of the St. John Ambulance overseas was everywhere extended and strengthened, and-the crowning achievement-the magnificent new Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem was built. In all these works Lord Wakehurst's direction and drive were decisive. He was alternately vice-chairman and chairman of the Joint Committee of the Order and the British Red Cross Society. In an increasingly ecumenical age he set about the task of promoting friendly relations with the other Orders of St. John. With the help of the late Sir Harry Luke and the assistance of the British Association of the Knights of Malta, his approaches to the Sovereign Military Order in Rome led in 1963 to the signing of the Declaration of mutual regard which has dispelled those causes of division which previously clouded the relationships of the two Orders. In parallel he initiated discussions with the other North Continental Orders of St. John, the Johnniterorden in Germany, the Netherlands Order and Swedish Order. These discussions led in 1958 to a conference at the ancient Commandery of Bubikon in Switzerland and this in turn to a formal alliance and an annual conference at which matters of mutual interest are discussed and resolved. With his fertile and far-reaching mind Lord Wakehurst had many

interests but devotion to St. John took pride of place in both his mind and he~rt. A final and generous example of this was his recent benefaction of £2,000 for the improvement and modernisation of the library and museum at St. John's Gat~. nl-~ealth, h.owever, accelerated by an over-strenuous foreign tour obhged .~m to gIve ~p the oB?-ce of Lord Prior in 1969. But in the office of Balhff of Egle hIS great wIsdom and experience were still availa~le and eagerly .sought ~y his colleagues. The last occasion we saw him, and saw him lookmg so well, was at the Order Service in Lincoln Cathedral on 10th October. It is hard to realise he has gone. LIFE SA VING AWARDS

Life Saving Medal in Gold Sergeant Edward Briner, S.J.A.B.: For the rescue of a boy trapp~d by a rock fall in an underground tunnel .at CI~remont, Tasma~la. During this very difficult rescue Sergeant Brmer ~Isplayed outs~andmg bravery of the highest order and a complete dIsregard for hIS own personal safety. Life Saving Medal in Bronze Section Officer Alan M. Smith, S.J.A.B.: For assisting at great personal risk in the rescue of a boy trapped by a rock fall at Claremont, Tasmania. Sergeant Michel Cagnon, Beloeil Police Force, Quebec; Mr. Gilles Belanger: For the rescue at personal risk of three children trapped in a burning house. Ambulance Member Raymond George Piggott, S.J.A.B.: For collecting and treating casualties at great personal risk during civil disturbances in Belfast. p.e. Karunaratne, Ceylon Police Force: For the rescue at personal risk of two men in danger of drowning in rough seas at Galle Face. Oertificate of Honour Sergeant W. Bugeja, S.J.A.B.: For the rescue in very rough seas of a man in great danger of drowning at Golden Bay, Malta. Douglas Kuhn; George Hornsby: For assisting, at great personal risk, in the rescue of a boy who had fallen through broken ice in deep water at the Saskatchewan River. 'A mbulance Member John Logan, S.J.A.B.: For the rescue under dangerous circumstances of a man trapped in the burning steering flat of the M.V. Lady Delia at South Shields. Niles Gurnsey: For the rescue of a girl trapped in a car which had plunged into the St. Lawrence river late at night at Wolfe Island, Ontario. The temperature at the time was 12 degrees below zero fahrenheit. Ambulance Member Charles Frederick Timpson, S.J .A.B.: For the rescue of a man trapped inside a blazing building at Christchurch, New Zealand. Constable Gary Howard Thomas of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: For attempting at great personal risk to rescue victims trapped in a blazing wooden house near Duncan, British Columbia.

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ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL OF JERUSALEM

REPORT OF THE HOSPITALLER AND HOSPITAL COMMfITEE FOR 1970

The acute shortage of nursing staff that arose towards the end of the autumn of 1970 was largeJy caused by two sisters having to cancel their arrangements at short notice. But the fact is that the work of the hospital is done by a small staff whose hours are long and whose work is exacting and when we take into consideration off-duty time and sick leave it is not unlikely that, from time to time, a temporary crisis will arise when it will be a matter of "all hands on deck". It is greatly to the credit of the Warden and the Matron and Assistant Matron, the splendid example they set and their ability to adapt themto circumstances, that these crises have been overcome. The hospital is indeed fortunate in having the services of such a man as Dr. Keith Batten who, in addition to his surgical skill, has such administrative ability. He is well backed up by a very able Matron and Assistant Matron. Although the increase in the number of operations performed in 1970 as compared with 1969 is gratifying, what is much more important is the enormous increase in those highly skilled surgical procedures which, when successful, play such an important part in the restoration of sight to the patient. I refer especially to corneal grafting operations. During 1970 no less than 141 such operations were performed as compared with only 35 in 1969 and 11 in 1968. The work of Dr. Robert Hetland from the U.S.A. in charge of our Eye-bank deserves special commendation. In addition, the operations now being performed for retinal detachment are giving a far greater chance of success than previously, due to improved technique and surgical skill. As last year we are grateful to Dr. Dibsey of the neighbouring French Hospital, Dr. T'Leel of the Augusta Victoria Hospital, and Dr. Tarazi the neuro-surgeon, for valuable assistance with some of our patients. We also are much indebted to Professor Michaelson of the Hadassah Hospital for his help, especially when a second opinion is needed in a complicated case. The portrait of my predeoessor, Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, painted by Mr. Edward Halliday, is a very pleasing one and is at present at St. John's Gate waiting to be sent out to be hung in a prominent place in the hospital.

The Hospitaller and the Committee of the Ophthalmic Hospital have the honour to submit the 79th report covering the 88th year of the Hospital for the information of H.R.H. The Grand Prior and the Chapter-General. GENERAL

Despite a temporary shortage of medical staff and an acute shortage of nursing staff for a period in the late autumn, the work of the hospital has not only been maintained but has increased. Indeed when considering the enormous number of patients dealt with in 1970-58,106 out-patients seen (over 10,000 more than in 1969) and 4,607 operations performed (over 1,000 more than in 1969), and all this done by a staff of only four surgeons and with the help of only six, and at times only five, fully trained nursing sisters, it is a truly remarkable achievement. Were it not for the untiring efforts of these hard-working men and women, whose hours of work frequently far exceed the accepted maximum, the work of the hospital could not have shown these satisfactory figures. The cause of the temporary shortage of medical staff was partly explained by the reduced availability of experienced young ophthalmologists from the armed services, and partly due to the difficulty of recruiting young ophthalmologists from the National Health Service in this country. The unsettled situation in the Middle East is a strong deterrent to a young eye surgeon seeking temporary work overseas, especially if he has a wife and a young family. Incidentally the hospital greatly benefits financially from the help of men from the armed services because their salaries do not have to be met by the Order. These surgeons are either seconded to the hospital or given a temporary attachment as part of a period of study leave. We are also fortunate that the American Society of the Order of St. John continues to send us each year a young ophthalmic surgeon f~om the U.S.A. who has had special experience in corneal transplantatIOn, and has undertaken the directorship of our Eye-bank. His salary is paid by the American Society. We have had a series of men of exceptionally high calibre filling this post during the last eight years. And thanks entirely to the efforts of Professor Crock of Melbourne, an Australian ophthalmologist who was trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital, we have had the services of a first-rate young surgeon-Dr. Vaughan, who arrived early in the year. After finishing his year's work he has been succeeded by another Australian doctor- Dr. North. Professor Crock has been able to raise the necessary funds to cover the salaries of these two men and the cost of their passages and those of their families to and from Australia, and he hopes to be able to send such men on a similar basis for the next few years. Professor Crock has also been instrumental in sending us two excellent Nursing Sisters.

VISITS

In May 1970, accompanied by my wife and Mr. McClintock, the Secretary-General, I visited the hospital, and took part in the outpatient and surgical work and formulated plans for various improvements, notably the construction of an out-patient operating theatre so as to avoid out-patients having to come to the in-patient operating theatres, and improvements in the latter so as to bring ,them up to date as regards the most modern standards of .sterility. We were also pleased that the Chancellor, Sir Gilbert Inglefield, was able to visit the hospital with Lady Inglefield whilst we were there and was present at the Nurses' prize-giving. COMMITTEE

Dr. and Mrs. Boase have been presented with an illuminated Vote of Thanks on vellum in recognition for their valuable work at the hospital during Dr. Boase's term of service as Warden.

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Before the end of the year, thanks to the generous donation of £3,000 from the Hayward Trust through the kindness of Mr. Charles Hayward, the new out-patient operating theatre was ready for use. An excellent secondhand operating table had been purchased from the Spafford Children's Hospital by the generosity of the Ladies' Guild. In addition a room has been set aside as a consulting room for private patients, with an adjacent waiting room. This greatly improves our service to these patients. And incidentally we have raised our charges for private attention in the hospital. Owing to leakage from rusted pipes in the "lavatory and bathroom" annexes on the male and female wards many new pipes had to be installed and advantage was taken of this to improve the facilities by the addition of an extra W.C. and an extra wash basin on each floor. This was possible without any major structural alteration. The refrigerators adjacent to the kitchens were repaired and completely re-lined. The garages (in addition to their motor car storage function) are now used as workshops. This provides excellent space and a healthier and b~ighter J?lace in which to work, and the centre empty floor space is sull sufficI.e nt to ~ous~ all the hospital vehicles at night. The workshops were prevlOusy SIted m an area near to the boiler house in the basement which was hot, ill-ventilated and unsafe because of the risk of fire. Much of the space in the peripheral part of the hospital ground has been planted with vegetables mainly spinach, cabbage and broad beans for use in the hospital; and part of the flower garden adjacent to the doctors' flats has been levelled and grassed so as to provide a playground for the doctors' children. The Sisters' home and the Arab nurses' home have been redecorated and the Ladies ' Guild have installed a new television set in the Sisters' sitting room bought with money collected by Lady Zetland. . A larger office has been provided for Issa Marogi, the hospital SuperIntendent, and another office for his assistant, Nazar Bannayan. NURSING SCHOOL

.The hospital will be very sorry to lose the valuable services of Miss DIana Reeves, the assistant matron and sister tutor, who leaves in Augu~t 1971 after t~ree. years C?f hard work. Miss Reeves can always be r~lled upon to mamtam the hIghest possible standard of work carried out III the most conscientious manner. She has shown herself to be a fir.s t rate teacher who never fails to inspire her pupils. She will be greatly mIssed and we thank her for all she has done for the hospital. The excellent results obtained by our student nurses are very largely due to her efforts. ,"!,~e ~ab nurses. who ~ave completed their two years course of tra~nIng m .op~thalmlc nursmg. and received their cer.tificates on passing theIr examm.atlon, and who WIsh to proceed to a course of training in general nu~s Ing, are often unable to find any hospital in the adjacent area t.o whIch they. can go. We have, therefore, considered it desirable to wnte a cla? e mto the document which every ophthalmic student nur e has to Ign on enrolment, as follows: " I und er tancl that the hospital does not guarantee to employ me

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on the completion of my two years training nor to find further nursing training or employment for me at any other institution." But the need to find places for general training for them is not a major problem since we are able to employ a fair number of them ourselves and many of them leave nursing on getting married. The Augusta Victoria Hospital can sometimes accept some of them for general training and so can the government hospital at Nablus. Quite apart from the political situation it is not feasible for most Arab nurses to seek training in an Israeli hospital because the official language in all such hospitals is Hebrew with which few Arabs are sufficiently familiar. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

The work of Issa Marogi and his assistant Nazar Bannayan must be highly commended. They both continue to serve the hospital with unstinted energy and always in a cheerful manner giving help and encouragement to those with whom they work. NUUNTENANCE STAFF

A special word of thanks must again be given to Mahmoud Nabulsi who has done so much hard work to repair and maintain our buildings. It is of enormous value to have such expert help available on the premises. TRACHOMA RESEARCH

Research into the disease of trachoma continues to be actively pursued under the direction of Professor Barrie Jones who has worked out an energetic plan of action for the next four years. This is outlined by him in the Appendix to this report. We are to be helped financially in this effort by the Evangelische Zentralstelle Fur Entwicklungshilfe in Germany to whom we express our gratitude. With certain provisos they have promised to meet 75 % of the cost of the necessary equipment for the work. As the estimated expense for initial equipment is of the order of £23,000 it means that we shall have to find £5,750 ourselves. There is certainly no doubt that this work must be done in order to try to rid mankind of the devastating blindness caused by this disease. THANKS

At a time when every donation and offer of help is more than usually welc01?e it is a particular pleasure to say a heartfelt thank you to all our fnend~, all. over the world,. through whose interest and support this great hospItal IS kept open. It IS thanks to them also that the vital but le~s i!IDllediately rewarding work of trachomy research, which comes wIth It the seeds of so much hope for the millions who suffer from the disease, has been carried steadily and caref,ully forward without a break. . Once again our thanks ar~ especially due to our friends in the Priory of Canada who have ~ontnb~ted v~ry nearly £13 ,000 to the Hospital and .R~sear~h Fu~d th!s year III addItIOn to their steady support of the Ladle.s GUIld. ThIS .bnngs t.o over £46,000 the total sent in recent years by thIS go ahead Pnory whIch now has plans for helping in other ways too.

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The American Society continues to be responsible for the Eye-bank and for the very able surgeon who runs it. The unprecedented use made of the Eye-bank this year and its record in performing no less than 141 corneal graft are recorded elsewhere in this Report. In this connection we are very grateful also to the Eye Department of the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, from where much of the donor material comes. Australia has found ways of financing an Australian Surgeon and a Nursing Sister for a year at a time, thus adding to the international flavour of our hospital. This system is working well and we are very pleased to have such able and delightful colleagues. Our thanks are also due to the other Priories and to the many units of the St. John Ambulance both in this country and abroad who continue to send us every year whatever they can afford. With these should be mentioned the many individual members of the Order of St. John who contribute regularly year by year. To Mrs. Vincent Astor who has endowed a bed in memory of Captain Vincent Astor we again say thank you. The assurance that we can confidently count on this income, as on the £500 so generously subscribed again this year by the Clothworkers Company, is most comforting. It is less satisfactory to remember that the 7 -year Deeds of Covenant into which many of our friends entered in response to the appeal in 1965 will soon expire. In thanking them for their help this year we add an earnest appeal that they will renew their Covenants when the time comes. The Hayward Foundation have nobly sent £3,000 to allow us to create the operating theatre for out-patients in the rooms adjoining the clinic. This is a most valuable improvement for which we are particularly grateful. We also record our deep thanks for the very large subscriptions given us by two particular benefactors who wish to remain anonymous; we are greatly encouraged that the value of the hospital and of its Research Campaign should be thus endorsed, for these people are well qualified to judge it. And finally, it would be ungracious to close this chapter without a mention of the spectacular efforts to help the hospital which were started spontaneously in the early months of 1971 by the peoples of Jerusalem itself and the surrounding country. Hearing quite by chance of our need they formed a Friends of St. John Hospital Society practically overnight and called for funds. The magnificent response this has evoked from people who can ill afford such generosity has thrilled and delighted u all and proves beyond a shadow of doubt how highly our ho pital is valued by those it serves. T. KEITH LYLE, Hospitaller.

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Appendix to the Hospitaller's Report.

RESEARCH IN PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS DUE TO TRACHOMA By PROFESSOR BARRIE JONES, B.Se., F.R.e.S. (Professor and Director of the Department of Clinical Ophthalmology, Institute of Ophthalmology, London, and a Member of the Hospital Committee of the Order of St. John)

THE PROBLEM The World Health Organisation, which collects and assesses information about the prevalence and causation of blindness, considers that trachoma and related diseases are still the most important single cause of blindness in the world today, and that this blindness ought to be preventable. THE BACKGROUND Since the isolation of the organisms that cause trachoma, enormous strides have been made in our understanding of these microorganisms which lie between viruses and bacteria. It has been found that there are numerous immunotypes of trachoma and related agents, some of which spread predominantly by eye to eye transmission; others are spread by sexual contact, when these reach the eye they too may cause trachoma. Some advances have been made in understanding the way in which these organisms produce trachoma disease, that may be mild or may be devastating in its severity, but there is little knowledge of why it is mild in some individuals and blinding in others. The research effort of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, which has contributed greatly to the advance of knowledge, has been carried out by workers of the Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital in the Laboratory in London, and in field work in Iran, in collaboration with workers in the School of Public Health, Teheran University. The trial of preventive vaccination against trachoma in Iran was done with the help of workers from the Trachoma Research Unit of the Medical Research Council at the Lister Institute, who developed the vaccine, and with the School of Public Health, Teheran. Unfortunately the vaccines that have been produced so far to prevent trachoma infection have not be·e n sufficiently effective to form a single answer to the problem of trachomatous blindness. On the other hand they have had some beneficial effect for a year or two and possibilities that could lead to a break-through are being actively pursued both in Britain and the U.S.A. The work in the last ten years has given a vastly greater understanding of the problems, and has in the main underlined the difficulty of proViiding simple means of eradication of infection. Nevertheless, thousands and thousands of people in the Middle, Near and Far East and in Africa are suffering from trachoma that will . cause loss of sight or blindness. The direction of our research programme has therefore changed from aiming at eradication of infection to aiming at prevention of blindness resulting from infection. This requires the emphasis to shift from recognition of infection to recognition of signs that indicate the onset, or establishment, of a severity of disease that will lead to blindness. The

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emphasis thus moves from detection of infec~ion to the !lleas.ure~ent of severity of disease. We now have methods .sUItable for ep~demIOloglc~l application and are in the process of analysmg the results m a study III Tunisia. . Having thus evolved both laboratory and field met~ods appropn~te to the problem, we need to apply these in the field WIth the followmg objectives. 1. The mapping out of populations with high prevalence of blinding trachoma. 2. The identification of individuals in these areas who have trachomatous processes that will lead to blindness. 3. The elucidation of the destructive processes by which this blindness is brought about. 4. The scientific testing of various available methods of treatment to interrupt these damaging processes. 5. The provision, and evaluation of simple surgical treatment to prevent further loss of sight in persons who already have suffered from severe damage to the eyes from trachoma. We feel confident that these sharply focused objectives are attainable because of the advances and the methods that we have evolved during the last two years. The time has now come to apply the new knowledge and laboratory techniques directly to the problems of individuals who are going . blind, or who are going to go blind from trachoma, rather than as hItherto to individuals who are at risk of being infected with trachoma-most of whom will not suffer severe disease. This new approach to the problem requires the convergence of highly developed laboratory, clinical and epidemiological skill on. selected areas for intensive study to provide the answers for more WIdespread application later. The immediate emphasis is therefore on the provision of adequate transportation to the areas where trachoma is at its worst of teams with specialised field equipment, and the provision of some items of laboratory equipment. The ensuing emphasis will be on continuing study and aJpplication of the results. The first field study is planned to take place during August, September and October, 1971 , in Iran in collaboration with workers at the Teheran University under the responsibility of Professor M. A. Faghih, Dean of the School of Public Health.

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REPORT OF THE WARDEN "It is better to see and to communicate the difficulties and dangers of the enterprise and to endeavour to overcome them, than to be blind to everything but success till the moment of difficulty comes and then to despair. "-Duke of Wellington. RETROSPECT

The work of the hospital continues to expand. The number of outpatients seen was over 10,000 more than in 1969 and the highest. since 1966. The total number of operations performed was also the hIghest since before the "Six Day War". But perhaps of more significance was the great increase in the number of corneal grafts perfo~ed- 141 this year which is more than the combined total of the pr~vIOus ~ve years. Patients having this operation stay about three weeks m hosp~tal compared with the average five days for those who need an operatIOn for cataract. This slows down the rate of turnover of beds. The back-log of previously registered patients awaiting a corneal graft has now been worked off and new patients requiring this operation can expect to be admitted within a few months. Considerable expense was incurred in replacing inadequate and rusted water pipes in both male and fem~le wards. Similar trouble i.s happe~ing throughout the hospital and it IS probably only a questIOn of tIme before nearly all piping will have to be replaced. As all the pipes are buried in the walls it is a major task. During the three month period of the major plumbing repairs the total beds available had to be reduced to about 50. No satisfactory resolution of our status in Israel has been found. As a result we are still subject to a number of taxes and duties to which we were not SUbjected under the Turkish Government, the British Mandate or the Jordanian Government. The amount of accountancy work in connection with income tax and family allowances has greatly added to the office work of the hospital. A tremendous amount of time and effort is expended in dealing with the bureaucratic monster of government which was not required in the past. It reflects credit on the Superintendent, Mr. Issa Marogi, that so far we have avoided increasing the office staff. Thanks to a generous donation from the Hayward Foundation, we have been able to convert the private patients' consulting room into our outpatient theatre. The private patients' consulting room was moved to a room further from the main clinic, giving more privacy than before. By reserving the use of the main operating theatres for inpatients we have been able to reorganise them to bring them up to a high standard of sterility (because patients no longer enter them in their ordinary clothing). Improved changing facilities have been made for Nurses, Orderlies and Surgeons. St. John's Day was celebrated in the same "post-war" form as last year. Christmas celebration for the staff included the now traditional two roast sheep carved by hand in Arab fashion. Presents were distributed to all members. Next year, thanks to the generosity of the Ladies' Guild, we hope to organise some picnic outings for the staff whose recreational activities are severely limited.

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One of the tragedies of the year was the civil war in Jordan. Most of our local staff are Palestinians who have relatives East of the Jordan River and this naturally made them worried and apprehensive during the fighting. At the beginning of hostilities the Hospital offered to send an ophthalmic surgical team to Amman. In the event it was not required. I made a personal visit to Amman as soon as permission to cross into Jordan could be obtained. Unfortunately most of the eye injuries were untreated until six or more days had elapsed because the wounded could not be taken to hospital during the fighting. Had skilled ophthalmic surgery been available in the first 24 hours following injury, something useful could have been done in many cases, but lack of early treatment and the complication of infection had resulted in many blind eyes. We were very sorry to learn of the death of Lord Wakehurst on the 30th October. As Lord Prior until last year, he had shown great interest in the hospital which he had visited on several occasions. His interest was much appreciated by those working here.

It is with pleasure to learn that Major James Dowson, SquadronLeader David Amies, Mr. Neville Banks and Dr. John Reed who had all worked here were admitted as Officers of the Order. Mr. Issa Marogi, Superintendent, and Mr. Nazar Bannayan, his deputy, were promoted to Associate Commander and Officer respectively. Mr. Mahmoud Nabulsi, the indefatigable leader of the maintenance team, was made an Associate Serving Brother. Congratulations too to Mrs. Ruth van Oostveen on her appointment as Matron of the St. John Eye Hospital near Johannesburg. As Miss Patterson she was a sister here from 1962 to 1964. For the first time since the 1967 war we have again been training Arab doctors. Dr. Galib was seconded from the Ministry of Health for three months, and in December Dr. Khaled Tucktuck started to work as Hospital Medical Officer.

VISITORS

The Hospitaller, accompanied by the Secretary-General, and for part of the time by Mrs. Lyle, visited the hospital from 30th April to 12th May. We were very pleased that the Chancellor and Lady Inglefield were able to visit from the 5th to 8th May. The Chancellor was present at the Nurses' Prize Giving. At a reception at the Warden's House Sir Gilbert Inglefield presented the Insignia of Officer of the Order to Mr. John Lewen, Her Majesty's Consul-General in Jerusalem and a Certificate of Thanks on Vellum to Dr. Kh. Budeiri in recognition of his long service and devotion to -the hospital. SENIOR STAFF

Surgeons Salvete: Dr. R. Youngson January 1970 Dr. G. Vaughan February 1970 Dr. R. Hetland July 1970 Dr. J. Cloherty September 1970 Valete : Dr. John Reed June 1970 Dr. Neville Banks March 1970 Sisters Salvete: Miss D. Severn January 1970 Miss J. Duffill April 1970 Miss M. Groom December 1970 Valete: Miss M. Gallagher April 1970 Miss S. Robson April 1970 Miss M . Anderson October 1970 -:r:~anks to the indefatigabl~ efforts of the Hospitaller, the staffing pOSItIOn both of doctors and SIsters has now greatly improved, although we remained very understaffed during the busy summer months- when nearly 7,000 patients were seen each month. A temporary critical shortage of Nursing Sisters for some weeks at the end of the year was rectified early in 1971. It .reflects great credit on the work and devotion of the surgeons and nursmg staff that we are able to maintain the high standards that we do.

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The bulk of the burden of teaching is carried by Miss Reeves , Assistant Matron and Sister Tutor, who also has many other commitments. Four students passed the final examination. Two have been appointed as Ophthalmic Nurses and one has left to further his training in general nursing in the U.S.A. Three students passed the first year examination, two more will be repeating the first year course and one other will be repeating the first year study in Anatomy and Physiology whilst continuing into the second year course. The st. John Ambulance Association Elementary First Aid Examination was taken and passed by four students. Despite periods of great senior staff shortage, Matron and the Assistant Matron / Sister Tutor are to be congratulated on continuing to provide courses for Extra Mural students. This is a valuable contribution to the overall ophthalmic care in the country. Ten students from the Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, attended a specially planned course of lectures. Each student worked here for one month obtaining practical experience on the wards and in the operating theatres and outpatient clinics. From U.N.W.R.A. three ophthalmic practical nurses each attended the hospital for one month. All of these had previously some training with us, one attending for the fourth time in eighteen years! Arrangements have been made for another fifteen to attend from the West Bank Clinics, and nine from Gaza, each for one month during 1971. Four School Health Nurses from Gaza are also expected to attend for courses of instruction during 1971. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would have liked to thank personally all those who helped us during the year, but it is not possible to name each one here. The American Society of St. John continued to support the Director of the Eye-bank. The Priory of Canada has been most generous and the Australian Priory are doing sterling work in supporting an Australian surgeon here on a rotation basis.

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The Kitchener-Waterloo Overseas Aid Incorporated of Ontario, Canada, made a welcome donation for an indirect ophthalmoscope. The Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Teddy Kollek, continued to show his interest by the presentation of books to the library and by a very generous personal donation. The Municipality of Bethlehem and many Arab notables made personal donations. Mrs. Alix Wilkinson, of Jerusalem, very kindly continued to coach the students in English conversation. Mr. Tom Casey, of East Grinstead, England, and Mr. Frederick N. Griffith, the Medical Eye-bank of Maryland, U .S.A., must receive special thanks for the greatly improved supply of donor corneal materia1. But without the generous help of ARAMCO it would not have been possible to continue the corneal grafting. Professor Norman Ashton, of the Institute of Ophthalmology, London , continues to give us a first class histological service.

STATISTICS The statistics for 1970 and for previous years are given in the table below. In terms of numbers, 1970 has been the best year since 1967.

LADIES' JERUSALEM COMMITTEE The Hon. Secretary reports that the Committee continues to make its main object the holding of the Summer Picnic and Christmas Party for the Blind. The latter was attended by some 230 blind adults and children. These occasions are very greatly appreciated- not only are they times of festivity, but they provide virtually the only opportunity for members of diverse institutions to meet one another and renew past friendships. As each person receives an individually-wrapped present we are grateful to those who have helped to provide this-in particular, thanks are due to His Beatitude, Benedictos, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch, and the Bible Lands Society for generous financial help, and to the Y.M.C.A. for once again lending us their hall and staff. The Sewing Guild continues to do much useful work. The provision of linen for the new Out-patient theatre ensured that there was plenty of work to do ! K. L. BATTEN,

Warden.

24,158

1969 23,470

26,965

53,629

47,759

46,879

58,106

3,029

2,036

1,547

2,385

2,379

Operations

6,030

3,283

3,383

3,177

3,878

Glasses Ordered

5,303

2,838

3,057

3,551

4,023

1966

1967

1968

New Cases

37,652

21,194

Total Attendances

98,470

Admissions

1970

COMMONER AND MORE SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONS

565 289

265 182

314 205

236 214

279 228

9 27

14 47

4 73

Strabismus

335

213

228

197

245

Evisceration Enucleation

36 94

19 44

14 37

12 33

26 27

1,289

538

621

488

808

Corneal Tattooing Corneal Graft

39 32

28 15

46 11

12 32

28 141

Opt. Iridectomy Iris Prolapse .

82 64

55 39

39 26

22 19

20 29

Cataract Discission

1,454 190

912 80

954 83

933 90

909 69

Glaucoma

436

272

162

168

196

Tarsectomy Chalazion

Dacryo-cystectomy D-C-R

Pterygium

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REPORT OF THE IJADIES' GUILD FOR THE YEAR 1970 The Ladies' Guild has had another year's successful work. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester honoured us with her presence at the meeting in April last year. It was a very sad year for me as it marked the passing of my husband, who had been Lord Prior for 21 years. The Ladies' Guild has suffered the sad loss of three of its members, Lady PI ender, Lady Loraine and Mrs. Cresswell, all of whom had given devoted service to the Guild for many years. We are happy to welcome Lady Caccia, Lady Inglefield and Mrs. Miller; and also Lady Pagan who has accepted our invitation to attend while she is in England as the wife of Sir John Pagan, the Agent-General for New South Wales- she has done a great deal to help us in Australia. I think we have enlarged and extended our work. During the year we have met the cost of many improvements for the hospital. To mention only a few things we have accepted responsibility for a new scale of uniform and linen requirements in the three theatres and have placed orders for a wide range of visual aids for the Nurses' Training School. We are grateful to the Marchioness of Zetland for opening her lovely home, Aske, to raise funds for us, and we gave the money to help buy a TV set for the Sisters which is giving great pleasure. In addition to our usual commitments we met the cost of a new ~ashing machine and many other incidental requirements. We have gIVen generous allowances towards linen, the Christmas Party and the Nurses' Prizes; and we have agreed to pay the wages of the sewing woman who lo.oks after the linen; all of this has been much appreciated. We are part1~ularly grateful to the Priory in Australia for their many generous donatIOns, and for the gift parcels which continue to be sent us from our friends in New Zealand and Canada. Miss Ho~loway a.ttended our meeting in July and was able to give us fir t-hand mf?rmatIOn about the work of vhe Hospital. She reported that the Chanty Supper D.ance held in the Hospital in May had shown a profit of £758. The GUIld had made a contribution of £50 towards the expenses. Once again I want to thank the Members of the Ladies' Guild for the genero~s help and support they have given during the year. I am much lookmg forward to visi,ting the Hospital myse.Jf at the end of May; I have not been there since before the War of 1967. MARGARET WAKEHURST, Chairman.

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ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION AND BRIGADE REPORT OF THE CHIEF COMMANDER, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

INTRODUCTION

There is an old saying that "health is not valued till sickness comes". Over the years much of the pioneering of St. John Ambulance activities has had to contend with this outlook but more recently it has become apparent that there is a greater general awareness than formerly of the value of a knowledge of first-aid and nursing. The Factories Acts and the whole-hearted co-operation provided by the Factories Inspectorate have, of course, had a good deal to do with this where Industry is concerned. For the public at large it is perhaps television and the press that we have to thank consequent upon the coverage now being given to a wide variety of health and medical matters. This is not to say that the problem has been solved for us as there are still too many areas where the immediate availability of first-aid cover is essential but still lacking, e.g. the spread of knowledge in the educational field is much too uneven- surely such an accident risk area as a school must have an adequate complement of trained First Aiders, yet all too often this is not the case. That progress is being made as illustrated by the trend in certificate issues which in 1970 in England alone were 172,017 as against 152,392 in 1969. Publicity and legislation undoubtedly helped to bring this about but the main factor was as always the efforts of our own Members at all levels. The formation of new Centres, the setting up of training facilities suitable to the needs of Industry and the giving up of their evenings to the training of the general public have in the end made these increases possible. Similarly, on the operational side it was due to the efforts of individual Members that the extensive demand for public duties was met. I would therefore like to pay my tribute to all our Members at home and overseas for their devotion to the work of St. John wherever and however they serve-some indication of the extent and spread of this service will be apparent from the Statistics Appendix. An innovation in our training has resulted from the decision to set up short uncertificated courses and which are described more fully later. A little learning can be a dangerous thing and we have, therefore, long had reservations about providing a course that did not cover the full first-aid syllabus. All education is, however, progressive and we are now satisfied that it is perfectly feasible to provide a short course giving no more than a grounding in the subject but which will be sufficient to ensure correct treatment for a casualty, pending if necessary the arrival of a trained First Aider or Medical Practitioner. It is abundantly clear that many members of the public want this degree of first-aid knowledge but cannot or do not wish to devote the time required to the full course. It is hoped, however, that the short course will sufficiently whet the appetite of many of these so that they subsequently qualify as certificate holders. My decision, announced in last year's Report, to aboli h the lower age-limit for non-nursing duties in General Hospitals, has proved a

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success. This encouraged me in making another slightly controversial decision this year, that was to lower to 16 the age at which Brigade members may undertake non-nursing duties in Psychiatric Hospitals and the Hospitals for the Mentally Sub-Normal. I did this only after wide discussion and careful consideration of the advice of experts in this field. There is still a sincere body of opinion which believes that young people working in such surroundings could suffer distress. On the other hand it would surely be wrong for an organisation with a medical and nursing background such as ours, to opt out of a sphere of work in which the need is great and many teenagers at school or in other voluntary organisations play a valuable part. We have laid down stringent safeguards and will review the concession after a year. Progress has continued with merging and the benefits to be derived from a single Foundation become ever more apparent. A most useful discussion on future progress took place at the Foundation Conference in June when many helpful suggestions were put forward by representatives from Counties. It was clear during this discussion that whilst the initial policy of not rushing things was at first regarded as the right one many Counties now feel that the ground work has been completed and we are ready to move ahead rather faster. A careful examination into this and other merger matters raised at the Conference has been taking place during the latter part of the year at Headquarters and I shall be issuing a policy memorandum in the New Year to assist with further unification and setting a target date for completing merger. Overseas, the picture is one of expansion and ever wider service to the community as will be apparent from the Overseas section of this Report. The provision of St. John Ambulance teams for Nigeria composed of Doctors, Nurses and Ambulance and Nursing Members provides yet another shining example of St. John co-operation between countries. I would here record my gratitude to our Members who worked with these teams often going to Nigeria at short notice and forsaking in order to make this possible jobs, annual holidays and families. Needless to say, in the true St. John spirit there were many more volunteers than could be sent. Lastly, in this Introduction it is with regret that I report the retirement. during. th.e summer of two of our Senior Officers at Headquarters, that IS Marjone, Countess of Brecknock, the Superintendent-in-Chief, and Dr. M. M. Scott, the Surgeon-in-Chief. I took the opportunity of paying some measure of tribute for all they had done for the Foundatio~, and indeed for the Order also, at General Assembly last June. ThIS Report would, however, be incomplete without a further reminder of all that we o.we them. Fortunately, once again it has been possible to find outstandmg Officers to succeed the seemingly irreplaceable and I would like officially to welcome Lady Moyra Browne, formerly Deputy S~p~rjntendent-i~-C~ief, and Colonel R. Ollerenshaw, formerly Comml~slOner and Dlstnct Surgeon of the Duke of Lancaster's District, as theIr successors.

H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester once more honoured the Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions with her gracious presence, and during her address at the prize-giving announced that:H.R.H. The Princess Margaret had intimated that she felt the time had come for her to relinquish the appointment of Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets. Her Royal Highness had said, however, that she wished to continue her association with St. John Ambulance and it has been subsequently announced that this will be as Vice President of St. John Ambulance-H.R.H. The Grand Prior is President. H.R.H. The Princess Anne had said she would be willing to succeed Princess Margaret as Commandant-in-Chief of the Cadets. The sad news of Princess Margaret's retirement as one of our Commandants-in-Chief was thus lessened by knowing that Her Royal Highness would be our Vice President and that Princess Anne was to lead the Cadets. Princess Margaret's last engagement as a Commandantin-Chief was to attend the Order Service in Lincoln in October and afterwards to watch a series of demonstrations staged in the castle grounds by Cadets from Lincolnshire and six neighbouring counties. This event provided a slight variation from the established procedure of Cadet Rallies which Her Royal Highness has been good enough to take for us in most years in various parts of the country. H.R.H. The Prince William, Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance Corps and Divisions, paid an informal visit to the Headquarters in October. This was to enable His Royal Highness to meet members of the Headquarters and to hear from them something of how the Headquarters is organised and the way it operates. Princess Margaret and Princess Anne have said that they would each like to pay somewhat similar visits to the Headquarters in the New Year.

THE ROYAL FAMILY

The Foundation has yeJt again been fortunate in the extent to which Members of the Royal Family have interested themselves in jts work. We are indeed grateful for this interest which does so much to encourage us all.

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Centres-As reported in the Introduction, the expansion in certificate issues has continued and newly established Centres have accounted for a most satisfactory proportion of this, an encouraging example being the four Centres set up in the County of Kent, which are operating completely on the lines envisaged in the Cook Working Party Report. The benefit of this document is continuing to be felt. The total number of Centres is now just under 300, as opposed to 186 at the end of 1969. There is still room for considerable expansion, particularly in Counties which have been content, up to the present, to rely on single County Centres. Considerable evidence is to hand that the new Centres generate their own work-load without in any way detracting from that of existing Centres, and this confirms the view that there is a demand for first-aid training throughout the country which needs exploitation. Industrial-Many Counties have now commenced industrial first-aid training as advocated in Headquarters directives but the results have not always been uniformly satisfactory due to unauthorised departure from the procedures laid down; although seemingly of a minor nature these departures undoubtedly had an adverse effect on some courses.

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Wherever procedures have been followed exactly the results have been highly satisfactory and profitable for those organizing them. Courses continue to be organized at the Headquarters Training Centre once monthly and during 1971 a number of additional courses are being run at Headquarters in conjunction with RoSPA. Reference to the very extensive co-operation we are receiving from The Factories Inspectorate has already been made. Educational-There is considerable, but uneven, progress in the educational field but constant effort is being made, both at Headquarters and County levels, to propagate the official view that first-aid training is a highly desirable addition to the curriculum for all age groups.

Party consulted frequently the principal users of our manuals and in particular the Electricity Council, the National Coal Board and British Rail. Recommendations of particular interest in fhe Working Party Report were that: (a) In future the contents of the First Aid Manual should be confined to that required for obtaining the statutory certificate. Information of a specialized nature as contained in the present manual should be published separately. (b) There is a need for an uncertificated course. (c) Greater attention should be paid to illustrations in future. The Working Party has made a most valuable contribution to the work of the Headquarters and I am most grateful to the Chairman and Members for the care and attention they gave to their study of thi s important matter. The position in regard to new text books and revisions is : First Aid Manual Revision largely completed based on (a) above. Designed to cover the short Digest of First Aid 4 hour uncertificated course: published in December 1970. Revision largely completed. Occupational First Aid Manual Still in course of preparation . Maternal and Child Welfare Revision in hand. Hygiene and Public Health

UNCERTIFICATED COURSES

Four hour course- The text book for the four hour uncertificated course was published shortly before Christmas under the title of "Digest of First Aid". These courses provide an unprecedented opportunity for the Brigade to teach first-aid to the community at large and through the resultant contacts to further the aims of the Brigade in general. Householders- Considerable interest has also been shown in the pilot scheme now under way in Hampshire to provide short uncertificated courses for householders in villages. Lady Brecknock, as County President (Training and Operations) is sponsoring the scheme for which a leaflet "Simple Hints on Nursing and First Aid in the Home" has been produced. COMMUNICATIONS

It is the business of all higher Headquarters to see that it does not overload its operational units with paper work. We endeavour to ensure, therefore, that circulars issued from Headquarters are kept to the minimum and restricted to disseminating information necessary to the efficiency and co-ordination of our services. That this information is not always getting through is clear from the reports of Development Officers who frequently have to draw attention to Centres and Divisions being unaware of new methods and procedures. The effect is that in some places objectives are still not being achieved and uniformity of service is not being provided to the community. This difficulty is understandable in a voluntary organisation but undoubtedly there is room for improvement in our communications system and thought is being given to this.

APPOINTMENTS

During the year there has been a most satisfactory increase in the number of County Directors appointed and now only five Counties are without these, two of which expect to have nominations to put forward shortly. In addition , there has been a very satisfactory increase in the number of appointments at Deputy and Assistant County Director level. Similarly, the appointment of Development Officers , as recommended by the Cook Working Party, has continued and Development Officers are now covering Regions I and II, Region IV, Region V and Region X. BRIGADE

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As anticipated, the Daily Express has now withdrawn from the sponsorship of the National Industrial First Aid Competition and exploratory exchanges have taken place with the Confederation of British Industry in order to obtain a replacement sponsor.

Public duties- Despite a fall in adult membership of 2,000 Ambulance and 600 Nursing personnel (a total of approximately 6 % ) during the past twelve months, requests for the services of the Brigade have continued to be met. In addition to our normal and time-honoured role of providing first-aid cover to the general public on sporting and national occasions , the requirement of recent years for the Brigade to be in attendance at the many varied protest meetings and demon trations, now a common feature in London and in other parts of the country ha continued. Events in Northern Ireland have placed a particularly heavy load on our Members in manning First-Aid Posts for long periods and at all hours and ambulance crews have all too often found themselves

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Towards the end of 1969 a Working Party was set up under Mr. F. G . Thomas, Assistant Director Association (Education), to review the range of manuals, to submit recommendations on what this should be in future and to propose a time-table for revision and new issues . During the course of its examination of these questions the Working

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in areas swept by fire. I am pleased therefore to report that their outstanding work has been recognised by the award of the B.E.M. to Divisional Officer J. Pettigrew, West Belfa t (Broadway) IAmbulance and Nursing Division, the Life Saving Medal of the Order in Bronze to Ambulance Member R. G. Piggott, Headquarters Transport Ambulance and Nursing Division, and Brigade Meritorious Service Certificates to Divisional Superintendent J. Raine, Strathfoyle Ambulance and Nursing Division, Ambulance Member W. M. Ryan and Nursing Member Miss E. Dickson, Belfast Headquarters Transport Ambulance and Nursing Division.

CIatIOn of Hospital Matrons and a Member of the General Nursing Council. The winners in each section were:-

Militancy- A common aspect in all this unrest is that almost invariably the conflict is between a militant section of the public, usually a fairly young cross-section, and authority-be it the police or military forces in their support. The obligation placed on our Members to be completely impartial, and to succour the injured without regard to the purpose or conduct of the demonstration has been faithfully carried out and no reports of favouring one side or the other have been received. Indeed, commendation has been received praising the work of our Members both from authority and from the agitators. 'Pop' festivals-The emergence of the current youthful phenomenon, known as a 'pop' festival, where some hundreds of thousands of young people foregather in an open air setting for periods of from two to four days to listen to 'pop' music, has provided quite a challenge to the Brigade. Almost invariably the organisers of such shows have failed to apprecia.te the depth of planning such large gatherings of people demand, WIth the result that the Members covering such duties have been C<?nfronted wi.th a task calling for last minute improvisation, often becommg a commItment the equal of a major disaster. With the experience gained from the functions staged in London, Somerset and the I Ie of Wight, it has become obvious that first-aid coverage must be planned a a County or even a Regional event and not left to local re ources. In the I Ie of Wight nearly 1,500 casualties were treated during the of the week of whom only 18 ha~ to be evacuated to the County hospItal. Over 100 were, however, admItted to the field hospital set up under arrangements made by St. John Ambulance. This hospital, centred on thre.e marquees, had a doctor and nurses on duty day and nightat no tIme throughout the week was there not at least one patient for the Consultant's chair. Those attending the festival came from no less than. 26 countries, many ~eing l!nable to speak English. A wide variety of d) eases were treated, mcludmg 50 drug cases. It is understood that the Royal Society of Health will be including a session on the medical a pects of these fe tivals at their conference in 1971 to which St. John Ambulance experience will make a valuable contribution. cour~e

Brigade Finals- In 1969 it was our privilege to have a former president of the Royal Col1ege of Sl!rgeons of England as our principal guest a~d. to I?re ent the awards. ThIS ye~r we were. similarly honoured by a dl .tmgU! h~d mem?er of the nursmg profeSSIon, namely Miss P. M. Fnend, ChIef Nur mg Officer London Hospital, President of the Asso-

Dewar Shield (Ambulance)-Cefn Cribbwr (Wales). Perrott Shield (Nursing)- Spalding (Lincolnshire). White Knox Cup (Ambulance Cadets)-Grimethorpe (West Riding). Dunbar-Nasmith Cup (Nursing Cadets)-Guernsey.

I am delighted to report that the Cefn Cribbwr and Spalding teams went on to repeat the Brigade successes of 1968 at the Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions by winning respectively the men's and women's events. I would also like to congratulate the Guernsey Nursing Cadet division team on winning the Dunbar-Nasmith Cup. It is the first time, or certainly for many years, that it has been possible for a team from the Channel Islands to come to the mainland for these competitions and their victory was therefore no mean achievement. Training-The Brigade Training Course in Leadership of Cadets was held at Nottingham University on 18-20 September, 1970; 468 delegates were included. 50 % of the delegates had not attended this course previously and 195 of the delegates had previously attended one of the King George VI Memorial Leadership Training Courses, 67 % of that number having been promoted as a result of that course. King George VI Memorial Leadership Training Courses were held during the year at Leamington Spa, Harrogate, Oxford, Exeter, Blackpool and Westcliff-on-Sea. SUPERINTENDENT-IN -CHIEF

As mentioned earlier, Lady Moyra Browne succeeded Lady Brecknock as Superintendent-in-Chief and the Report to me from the Nursing side was in consequence a joint one covering the periods for which they were each respectively responsible. As always, the work of our Nursing Members has been varied and extensive as the following extracts from the Superintendent-in-Chief's Report will illustrate.

. Hosp.itals-Nursing. Members ~ave over the year continued to help m hospItals and espeCIally so at tImes of holidays or staff sickness. We have extended our work in this field, which incidentally includes many Members from the Ambulance and Ambulance Cadet Divisions, by the following changes in policy:A.bolition of the lower age limit in general hospitals- After a year's tnal, there h~s been no cause t~ r~gret the decision made in July, 1969, to abolIsh the lower age lImIt of sixteen for employment on non-nursing duties in general hospitals. All Regions have reported that the safe~ards laid d~wn are s~tisfactory, and that the young people are domg well, bemg espeCIally welcomed in the smaller hospitals. No cases of adverse reaction have been reported. Psychiatric Hospitals and Hospitals for the M entally Sub-NormalAfter considering the valuable contribution being made in this field by volunteers from schools and many youth organisations throughout.the country, and ~fter wide discussion within the Brigade, it wa deCIded to ~mend Bngade Regulations to allow younger members from. age SIxteen to. undertake non-nursing duties in Psychiatric H~sp)tals and HospItals for the Mentally Sub-Normal, subject to stnngent safeguards. The policy will be reviewed after one year.

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Voluntary Help Organisers in Hospitals-We were all.very .pleased when the Standing Conference of Voluntary Help Organ:s~rs m Hospitals offered to appoint Mr. J. J. Funnell, R.M.N., as LIaIson Offic~r between their organisation and St. John Ambulance. Mr. Funnell. IS already doing much to foster closer relations between our Nursmg Officers and the 45 Voluntary Help Organisers so far appointed, and through them, the Divisions and Hospitals concerned. Hospital Car Service-St. John continues to administer this service in five Counties, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Suffolk and the We~t Riding of Yorkshire. As the expense <?f running a car mounts, It becomes more difficult to attract new dnvers to the H.C.S., although from 1 October, 1970, the mileage allowances payable were imp~oved. Our drivers fill a vital need, often in bad weather and under dIfficult condi tions. They carry out a number of tasks in addition to their ~ir.ect hospital runs, taking mothers. a.nd children to Infant. Welfare ClImcs, handicapped children to Tralmng Centres, schoolchIldren to Dental and Speech Therapy Clinics, etc. St. John and Red Cross Service Hospitals and V.A.D. DepartmentRe ident Welfare Officers of St. John and B.R.C.S. continue to serve in all Naval, Military and R.A.F. hospitals. During 1970, nine new Welfare Officers joined the Service, two of whom are St. John Members. The total strength at 31 December, 1970, was 59, with 29 serving in U.K. and the rest overseas. Seventeen of the 59 belong to St. John. Both the Welfare Officer strength and the number of cases dealt with have decreased compared with previous years, owing to the run-down of the Armed Forces numerically and in the number of their normal overseas tours. In March, 1970, Lady Brecknock, in her capacity as Vice-Chairman, S.H.W.D., visited Service Hospitals in Singapore and Hong Kong. In November, Mrs. Cathcart, Director, S.H.W.D., left to take up the appointment of Director of Activities, B.R.C.S. I welcome in her place Miss P. Jeff, whose previous job as Chief Welfare Officer, U.K. Command, was taken over by Miss S. Goldthorpe. Liaison wifh lohanniter-Unfall-Hilfe-In September, 1970, the lohanniter-Unfall-Hilfe organised a visit to England for 17 disabled German students aged between 17 and 25. The British Council accepted the project as a Youth Exchange Visit and contributed £500 to cover accommodation and entertainment, on the understanding that the Order of St. John would sponsor a return visit to Germany by disabled British young people in the summer of 1971, when reciprocal financial arrangements will be made. The Young Germans enjoyed a fortnight at an hotel for the disabled at St. Leonards-on-Sea. Brigade Headquarters and St. John in Sussex arranged visits to Hastings, Eastbourne and London for the disabled and their able-bodied helpers and the young people were able to meet Brigade Members and Cadets during their stay. Combined Divisions-Although first-aid must take priority as our main objective, nursing forms an important part of our service to the community and an Nursing Members are required to maintain their efficiency by annual re-examination in both subjects. It is, therefore, a matter of concern to hear reports from Regions that in Combined

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Divisions with a male Divisional Superintendent, nursing training in some cases receives insufficient attention. It is undoubtedly desirable that where the Superintendent is a man he ~houl~ hold the. Initial Nursing Certificate. Indeed, he can hardly consIder hImself quahfied to take charge of the Division without it.

Briggs Committee on Nursing-We have been ask~d to s1!bm~t evidence to the Committee, chaired by Professor Asa Bnggs, which ]S examining the role, training and recruitment .of !lurs'es. I~ is hoped t~at our evidence, which describes the direct and mdirect serVIces to nursmg which the Foundation can provide, may be of special value to the Committee when they are considering the future training of Auxiliary Nurses. Nursing Officers-The Chief Nursing Officer reports an increase in the number of Nursing Officers over last year's figure although Guernsey, Suffolk and the Isle of ~an are. still without County ~~r~ing Officers. It is, as she says, partIcularly Important that Cadet DIVISIOns should be trained by younger Nursing Officers, but many of these have small children themselves, and little free time. We are especially indebted to them, and indeed, to all our Nursing Officers for the amount of their limited spare time they devote to our training. Public Duties-In connection with duties it has, of course, to be remembered that Nursing Members are invariably present at all public duties including, of course, the 'pop' festivals and demonstrations mentioned earlier. SURGEON -IN -CHIEF

Liaison-Members of the Surgeon-in-Chiefs staff continue to visit and advise in various parts of the country. These visits are of two-way value in proportion to the amount which the visitor can observe, and the Surgeon-in-Chief has therefore ruled that he and his staff will no longer accept requests to judge Competitions; a judge can observe nothing but what he is judging. Surgeons-The overall strength of doctors holding active appointments as Surgeons within the Brigade is now 1,914 with in addition many others in Executive appointments. Combined Divisions-Rderence was made last year to the advantages of Combined Divisions. A further year's experience has reemphasized the value of these; not least in assisting an economy of deployment of medical and nursing manpower in areas where this is scarce. Re-examinations-It is as yet too early to assess the effect of the amendment to Brigade Regulations permitting Surgeons and Nursing Officers to re-examine their own Divisions. Considerable thought continues 10 be given to the whole Brigade Examination system, which is perhaps over-complex. CADETS

The activities of our Cadets are in general covered by all sections of this Report since they are St. John 'A mbulance Members in every sense

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and fully associate themselves with all aspects of our work. No amplification of this is, therefore, I think, necessary except perhaps to say that I never cease to marvel at the spirit and service of St. John Cadets in an age when youth does not always receive the approbation of the older generations. We should be grateful that we have the privilege of helping these young people to grow up as responsible citizens and be proud of the way they serve St. John.

June, 1971, inviting views on a draft agenda, and a'sking each country whether it intends to be represented. Replies from most countries were still outstanding at the end of 1970. It is still hoped to hold the conference, but if in the end there is insufficient support it will be necessary to cancel it. This would be a great pity, since no such conference has been previously held, and those countries which are supporting the idea seem quite enthusiastic about it.

OVERSEAS GENERAL TOPICS

Visits by Headquarters Officers-I visited Nigeria between February 20th and March 6th, 1970. As foreshadowed in the 1969 Report, this visit had been arranged before the end of the civil war and was primarily concerned with the long-term expansion of St. John Ambulance work in Nigeria; but I also discussed with the St. John authorities there and with the Federal and some of the State Governments what immediate help we could give in the reconstruction plans for the war-stricken areas. The activities which came out of my visit are dealt with in the next section (Geographical Review). Lady Brecknock as Superintendent-in-Chief before her retirement visited Zambia, Malawi and South Africa (where with the late Lord Wakehurst she attended the installation of the new Prior, Mr. GardnerWilliams) and then went on to Mauritius, M3.1aysia, Singapore, Sabah and Hong Kong-as mentioned earlier Lady Brecknock also made a number of S.H.W.D. visits to Service Hospitals in Singapore and Hong Kong. Overseas Visitors- Unfortunately there were not as many overseas visitors in London at the time of the Annual Commemoration Service in St. Paul's Cathedral in June this year as usual, but in fact there have been more visitors during the whole year than in 1969. Representatives from twenty-one different countries called at Headquarters, including some from all the Priories and also from some of the smaller islands such as Antigua, Barbados, Fiji, Mauritius and St. Lucia. It was rather noticeable that more visitors this year called at Headquarters during the latter half of the summer than usual, but we are always delighted to see anyone whenever they are in England. Merger of Association and Brigade-During the year merger was brought into effect in Malta and Nigeria. Arrangements for merger in Jamaica were finalised, to come into effect on 1st January, 1971. Brif?ade Regulations. (Overseas)-The new edition was approved by H.R.H. The Grand Pnor, and has been published. It is now in force replacing the 1962 edition. Overseas St. John Ambulance Conference-In February Director Over eas ent an informal enquiry to Chairmen of Councils overseas to eek th~ir prelimin.ary views as to the possibility of arranging a conference m London m June, 1971. The response from those countries which replied was in general favourable, though doubts were expressed a to ability to meet the cost of travel. However, by September there eemed to be sufficient support to justify further work on this idea and a [onnal circular was sent out in October saying that it had been decided to hold a conference on Monday and Tuesday, 28th and 29th

GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW

In this section I pick out some of the more striking occurrences anu developments during the year but steady progress has, of course, also been going on in many other countries which are not specifically mentioned in this Report.

India-This year was marked by the sad death of General Lakshmanan, formerly Secretary-General of both the St. John Council and the Indian Red Cross Society. As reported last year, he had retired during 1969 owing to ill-health. He will be sadly missed and I wish his successor, Major-General S. S. Maitra, every good fortune. Although the St. John Ambulance Brigade in India is small in relation to the total population of India, nevertheless, it has been growing very rapidly in membership figures, From 34,500 Members in 1968, the figure rose to 74,800 in 1969. West Africa Nigeria-It is in regard to Nigeria that the most constructive work on the overseas side of St. John Ambulance Headquarters has been undertaken. I will deal first with the short-term measures, following my visit, for post-war reconstruction in Nigeria. Our first step was to send out in March a reconnaissance party, consisting of a Surgeon (Mr. R. H. Percival, County Surgeon, Kent), an administrative officer from Headquarters (Major I. M. Williams) and a general assistant (Mr. H. H. Ogle, Northumberland). As a result of this reconnaissance we were invited to send medical and nursing teams first to the South Eastern State and later to the Mid-Western State. The work in the South Eastern State was carried out mainly at St. Margaret's Hospital, Calabar, though members of the team also worked at other stations in the State such as Ikot Ene, Anua and Ituk Mbang. The work undertaken was mainly surgical, anaesthetics and nurse-tutoring. In the Mid Western State work started on 1st July and we were asked to help with the reconditioning of St. Luke's Hospital at Ozoro for a period of not less than six months. The teams in the South Eastern State were withdrawn at the end of November, having worked there in relays since March. The team in the Mid Western State will complete work during March 1971. The cost of these teams has been met by the Ministry of Overseas Development (now Overseas Development Administration) from the grant of £5 million provided by Parliament for general reconstruction work (not exclusively medical) in Nigeria. The teams have also been able to give the St. John authorities in Nigeria considerable help in running first-aid classes in the two states where they were working, and in helping to get open divisions of the Brigade formed. Throughout the whole period Major Williams has acted as Administrative Officer (with leave in August when Miss Georgina Stonor went out to hold the fort for him). Relations with the Nigerian authorities, both st. John and Governmental have throughout been excellent.

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Turning now to the longer term plan of expansion, the objective announced by the st. John Council for Nigeria in 1969 is to break out from the past system of closed (police, Harbours, Railways) Divisions and to make St. John 'A mbulance in Nigeria the principal Governmentsponsored voluntary organisation in the country. Most unfortunately the Chairman of the Council, Dr. J. E. Adetoro, who was also at the time of my visit Commissioner for Health in the Federal Government, sustained a very serious motor accident in April and has been off duty until quite recently. During his illness Dr. J. O. J. Okesie acted as both Chairman of Council and Commissioner for Health. Despite the inevitable uncertainties that changes of this kind are apt to cause, good progress has been made in the re-organisation of St. John in Nigeria to enable the Council to discharge its wider responsibilities. Suggestions for this re-organisation were sent out during the year from Headquarters. Some valuable advice was also obtained from the Priory of Canada, another Federal country, with special reference to the status and powers of the Canadian Provincial councils and the chain of command in Association and Brigade matters between the Provinces and Priory Headquarters. This is something where Canadian experience is clearly more relevant to Nigeria than that of the United Kingdom which is not a Federation. Headquarters is also considering, with the st. John Council for Nigeria, what practical help it might be possible to give in the way of teaching of lay instructors, Brigade organisation, etc.

Caribbean and Atlantic-Reference has already been made to the merger in Jamaica. As a result of this Dr. R. D. K. Levy, previously Senior Commissioner, becomes Commander St. John Ambulance from 1st January, 1971, with Mr. E. C. Groves as Director Association, and Mr. H. Cahusac as Commissioner, Brigade. Mr. Justice Waddington relinquished the Chairmanship of Council during the year. A new Chairman will be appointed when the new Council is formed after merger. In Barbados, Mrs. Challoner, Principal Superintendent (N), was obliged to retire on grounds of ill-health. She has been succeeded by Miss Beryl Chenery. In Antigua, an ambulance has recently been acquired, secondhand from the United Kingdom. The cost has been met partly by local subcription (£400) and partly by a grant from the Edwina Mountbatten Trust (£500). It will be shipped early in the New Year. In Grenada, Mr. P. MacLeish, formerly Deputy Commissioner, has been appointed Commissioner. In St. Vincent Lt.-Colonel S. A. Anderson, the Commissioner, has al 0 been appointed Chairman of the Council, newly formed as a corollary to St. Vincent having become an 'Associated State in 1969. East Africa-Mr. Rupert Mayne has relinquished the Chairmanship of the Kenya Council and has been succeeded by Mr. Humphrey Slade. In Tanzania a number of new appointments have been made. The Hon. Mr. Sokoine, M.P., has succeeded Chief Rusimbe as Chairman of Council, con equent upon the latter's appointment as Tanzanian Amba ador to Japan. During 1969 Tanzania had suffered the death of ?oth the Commi sioner, Mr. Mbuya , and the Principal Surgeon, Dr. glrwamungu. Towards the end of 1970 Mr. F. K. Burengelo was

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appointed Commissioner and Dr. . K. Om~lo P~ncipal Surgeo~. ~. Hamza Aziz, Commissioner of PolIce, remallls DIrector of AssoclatJOn. He was in London during the year and called at Headquarters. Malaysia- During Lady Brecknock's visit the ques.tion was rais~d of forming a St. John Council for the whole FederatIOn of MalaySia where at present there are two separate Councils, each cr.eated on the authority of H.R.H. The Grand Prior, for Weste~n MalaYSia and Sab~h respectively. Proposals have been put to th~ chaIrmen of both CounCIls suggesting that a Federal St. John CounCIl s~ould be set up on the authority of the Grand Prior and t~at CoyncIls for the States of t.he Federation (or for groups of States IS d~sl~ed) should be s'e t up WIth powers derived from the Federal ~ouncil Illstea~ of f.rom. the Grand Priory direct. These ideas are stIll under conslderatIO~ III Wes~ern Malaysia and Sabah. This structure could cover Sarawak If at any tIme a St. John organisation was started t.here: . . In Sabah Dr. E. R. Dingley has relInqUIshed the post of COlmmssIOner and has been succeeded by Dato Moh'd Natt bin Mod'd Yusoff, formerly Commissioner of Police. Singapore-Dr. K. L. Loh, C?mmissioner, gave up the Commissionership for reasons of health III 1970 and has been succeeded by Dr. S. R. Sayampanathan, previously Principal ~urgeon. ~he latter has been succeeded as Principal Surgeon by Dr. Lal Lung Ymg. Hong Kong-Mr. J. Milner, who had for sOI?e years been Director Association in Hong Kong, left the Colony d~rmg th.e year to ~ake up the important post of Chief of the London .FIre SerVICes .. He wIll be a great loss to St. John in Hong Kong. HIS s~ccessor IS Mr. G. R. Pickett, Superintendent of Prisons, to whom I WIsh every success. La~y Brecknock reported favourably on her visit, though there are certam difficulties which have not yet been resolved- notably a short~ge of Lay Lecturers; she was particularly impressed by the work whIch .St. John members are doing for a society named 'Sleepers Shelters', whIch maintains a large house where homeless 'down and outs.' ~n spend the night. A very satisfactory feature of the St. John actIVItIes III Hong Kong is the keenness and smartness of the cadets of both sexes. Fiji and Western Pacific-Fiji attained independence within the Commonwealth on 10th October, 1970. It is intended to form a St. John Council and Dr. C. Gurd, Director of Medical Services, has been designated Chairman. There is still, unfortunately, no progress in Tonga or the other islands. Malta-Lt.-Col. J. V. Abela retired from the Commissionership in May, after holding that post for 25 years and with a total reco.rd. of 34 years' service to the Order. Following the merger of AssocIatIOn and Brigade he has been appointed Commander St. John Ambulance, Malta-the first holder of this rank overseas. Mr. Edwin Borg, formerly Deputy Commissioner, has succeeded Colonel lAbela as Commissioner. and Dr. C. G. Cassar was appointed Chairman Association. MEDICAL MEDICAL BOARD

During the course of the year the Medical Board has evaluated ~nd given acceptance to various items of medical equipment, amongst whlch

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may be quoted 'The Gehr Stretcher' and 'Sabre' Resuscitation Equipment; however, the St. John imprimatur is not automatically awarded and it ha been found necessary to declare some items of equipment produced before the Board unsuitable for St. John Ambulance. Amongst medical procedures that have been submitted to the Board for its consideration has been a proposal to introduce a new chest thumping therapy; the advice of leading experts in the field has been requested and a firm decision whether this new therapy has place in first-aid instruction will be made early in 1971. Mr. Peter London of the Accident Hospital, Birmingham, was appointed to the Board during the year. We are fortunate that this distinguished and busy Surgeon has been able to find the time to devote to this aspect of our work-his advice will be invaluable. Colonel Ollerenshaw, who needs no introduction here, has also joined the Board as an ex offido member on succeeding Dr. Scott as Surgeon-in-Chief.

Visual 'A ids Department of the British Medical Association, f!om .the Health Education CouncD and the Institute of Medical and BIOlogIcal ill ustration. . ' Through the courtesy of friends within the ServIc~s and IndustrIes, much valuable visual aids equipment has been supplIed on. permanent loan to assist the Foundation in proselytising and encouragmg the u~e of visual aids in training. In the Headquarters Waiting Ro.om there. IS now a learning machine, an overhead projector and a <:ontmuous slIde projector in operation so that visitors may see somethmg of developments in this important field.

MEDICAL CONFERENCE

The first joint St. John Ambulance Medical Conference was held in the Spring of 1970 at Nottingham University with delegates widely representative of medical interests including Government Ministries, the Services and Industry; the conference was given official recognition by the Department of Health and Social Security. The programme covered topics of important concern to the Foundation, some of which were discussed in group seminars prior to central discussion and the views put forward will be most useful in formulating future policies. In addition to the seminars there were a number of lectures by distinguished speakers including Dr. Heather Ashton who described her research into inflatable splints, Dr. Stanley Miles who made a contemporary appraisal of first-aid and Professor CaIne, Professor of Surgery at Cambridge University, who spoke on organ transplantation. Preparations for the 1971 conference are well in hand. AMBULANCES

With the development of the full-time Ambulance Services it has become necessary to determine the role and scope of the ambulances operated by our Divisions. This was one of the subjects discussed at the Medical Conference and consequent upon the conclusions reached there, it was decided to set up a Working Party to examine the matter in detail. This examination is now well under way and evidence is being obtained from a wide variety of sources. The findings will help greatly in deciding these important issues. CONSULTANTS

Rec~)Urse has also been made from time to time to the Board's panel of e~ment <:onsult~nts when expert advice on specific questions was reqmred. ThIS adVIce has always been readily forthcoming and been of the greate t help to the consideration of medical matters in hand. VISUAL AIDS

The Vi ual Aids Committee, under the Chairmanship of Mr. F. G. Thoma , A si tan~ ,Director AssOCiation. (Education), has been strengthened by the addltlOn of extra CommIttee members from the Audio

FILM APPRAISAL

The St. John Ambulance Film Appraisal Panel has continued. its regular meetings, in conjunction with the British Industrial and .ScIentific Film Association. The Panel made up of doctors, experIenced Visual Aids Officers and first-aid experts from Industry, has now reviewed more than 120 films and its reports are published by the British Medical Association and in various other journals, including the Review. It might be mentioned that the Panel also reviews .old films so as to ensure that any showing obsolete methods or doctrmes are taken out of use. FILMS / TAPES / SLIDES

The Visual Aids Sections is currently engaged in a pilot project to provide first-aid lectures on tape, It has been helped in this work by the Institute of Medical and Biological Illustration, the B.M.A. and the Medical Recording Foundation. The Section has also been co-operating with the B.R.C.S. and the B.M.'A. in the production of slides to illustrate anatomy, wounds and bleeding. Necessary replacements for some of the 20 films held in the Visual Aids Library have been obtained. Unfortunately, film prints are costly to acquire and circulate and it has, therefore, become necessary to impose a small hiring charge. It is of interest to note that the BBC reported the saving of the life of a child by his elder brother? whose knowledge of resuscitation was based on no more than seemg one of these training films. EXHIBITIONS

The work of the Exhibitions Section has continued to expand under the guidance of the Exhibitions Officer, Mr. N. E. Clark. Exhibitions and displays have been staged at all major Foundation functions as well as at various national events such as the Royal Show, Kenilworth, and at the Royal College of Nursing Congress, Harrogate. The exhibition at the Royal Show included a display in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture in the main arena, watched by many thousands of spectators. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

'As forecast in my last Report, Budgetary Planning Branch was set up early in the year with the task of keeping a watch on the income and expenditure of the Foundation in order to help effect economies,

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and to increase revenue; as part of the latter it absorbed the former Appeals Section. To this end it has undertaken an estimation of the income and expenditure account figures over the next five years in order to establish which trends must be corrected and which must be accelerated. It has maintained constant supervision of the system of computerisation of examination results and certificate issues which has assisted in effecting a number of economies. In addition, the Branch investigated a wide variety of projects within the Headquarters where by advice and comparison a better return might be forthcoming. It is building up for 1971 a programme of fund-raising events, from which it is hoped to bring in further revenue. I believe that the results which this small Branch have already achieved will grow as it gets into its stride. As an aid to this we shall be changing its name to 'Revenue and Expenditure Control Office' (REXCO) and strengthening it with the addition of Mr. W. H. L. Gordon as my Personal Adviser. Whilst regretting another change in names, I feel that this new title will convey more exactly the function of the office and thus emphasise within the Headquarters its responsibilities to me.

brought about by inflation, the decline in certificate issues .and falling Brigade strengths. These have been tackled with al~ pOSSIble energy and undoubtedly definite progress has been made WIth the first two. Certificate issues as stated earlier in this report more than made good the decline of recent years and in fact the total for 1970 was the highest recorded since the War years. . . It is axiomatic that the field of potential members IS d~r~ctly re~ated to the number of people gaining certifi.cates. The year's .t~ammg a.chlevements could, therefore, in course of tIme benefit recrUltmg bl:lt It must be reiterated that St. John Ambulance policy, clearly st~ted, IS . that ~o obligation to join the Brigade is placed on ~n~one takm.g a FIrst ~.1d course. Thus, whilst there are grounds for opt.Imlsm there IS no certamty that any appreciable increase in m.embers w~ll foll~w from the greater number of people now bein~ tramed. Fallmg .Bngad~ strengths ar~ therefore still a matter of major concern and WIll contmue to place a heavy responsibility on Officers at al.l levels. The battle against inflation has contmued and. here also some successes have been achieved. At Headquarters the defiCIt was cut t? almost onethird of that in 1969. Any deficit is inevitably a nagg~ng worry. as against the measures taken to prevent ins~lvency goes t~e nsk of m~kmg economies that will adversely affect effiCIency of serVIce aJ?d deSIrable expansion; I believe that on the whole w.e .have struck the n~ht balance between the two. The vigorous fund-raIsmg efforts now bemg undertaken will in some cases materially benefit Counties D?-0~e than. Headquarters; for example I am h~peful tha~ t~e neg~tIatlOns WIth the National Headquarters of ~portlllg orgam~atI?ns WIll lead to better financial support being receIved ?y o~r uruts m ~he field. An in all, therefore, progress ]S bemg ~ade wI~h perhaps the most pressing problem being to re~nforce the B.ngade WIth new Me~bers. so that the demands on its serVIces can contmue to be met. In thls trymg era all St. ' John Ambulance Members have been sorely tested-they have not heen found wanting and I am deeply grateful to them for the magnificent way they serve St. John.

THE REVIEW

In the issue of January, 1970, the Review adopted a new Editor, a new Printer and a 'New Look', and it is hoped that our readers approve of these changes. The Editor, Mr. Driscoll, has introduced many new features which seem to be popUlar, and the cost of production has been reduced by turning over to the Coventry Printers, who use off-set Litho, a much more modern and up-to-date method. Although the circulation has decreased slightly on paper (from approximately 7,000 to approximately 6,500) all the copies are now fully paid, which was by no means the case before. Unfortunately, the recent enormous increase in costs, postage and general expense makes it necessary to put the price up as from March, 1971, but it is hoped that readers will understand and accept the position. It is, however, essential that the circulation should increase considerably if the Review is to attract sufficient advertising to cover the costs and become self-supporting. Every effort is being made to achieve this, and a small brochure has been sent to all Association and Brigade ecretaries throughout the country, with encouraging response. With all these problems great credit is due to the Editor for having been able to reduce substantially the annual deficit. I am grateful to Lady Brecknock, the Chairman of the Review Management Board, to ~embers of that Board and to the Editor for all they are doing to Improve our magazine and make it viable. That it is appreciated I ~now fron: my visits round the country and I would ask that everyone ~nterested m St. John should give it all possible backing so as to ensure Its cont.inuance-unl~ss its circulation can be increased quite considerably thIS must remam problematical. CONCLUSION

In the Conclusion to my report on 1969 I drew attention to three major issues still to be overcome at home, namely financial problems

WILLIAM PIKE, Chief Commander.

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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN The Thirteenth Council of Europe Exhibition- on "The Order of St. John in Malta"-was opened in Valletta on 2nd April, 1970. Work .on the Exhibition began in 1966 and became increasingly ~eavy as AprIl 1970 approached. I was the United Kingdom represent~tIVe on the E~ropean Organizing Committee, and I was also re.s~o.nslble for plaD:n}-ng and mounting the historical section of the Exhl~It~on and for wntI~g substantial portions of the Catalogue. The exhIbIts from St. John s Gate were numerous and prominent: the Rhodes Missal,. for ~xample, was displayed with a number of other carefully selected Illummated manuscripts of great beauty from Austria, France, Malta a!ld West Germa~y; and Prior Weston's Triptych panels were hung m a c01ll1D:an.dmg position in a room devoted to fifteenth- and sixteenth-century pamtmgs. The Exhibition closed on 1st July. On 18th November Chapter-General approved plans for the expenditure of the late Lord Wakehurst's benefactions on improvements to the Library and to the upper room of the Museum, and for the designation of the latter as Lord Prior Wakehurst's Museum. Shortly after that date a new benefaction, of £1,000, was received from a donor who is a member of the Order but who wishes to remain anonymous. This generous gift enabled us to go forward at once with the plan to establish a Brigade Museum in the panelled room in the East Tower, known as the Old Library, and also to improve the lighting and display of the treasures kept in the lower room of the Museum and to make further improvements and additions to the Library. This had the approval of the anonymous donor, to whom I am deeply grateful. 2,298 visitors were given guided tours of the Priory buildings during the year- in fact, the highest annual total for the past eleven years. Miss Geraldine Pace, who comes from Malta, joined the staff of the Library and Museum in February, following the resignation of Mrs. Sheila Percival. Among the accessions to the Library was the manuscript of L. Vizzari de' Sannazaro's HISTORY OF THE VENERABLE LANGUE OF ENGLAND. The late Mr. L. Vizzari de' Sannazaro was a Maltese scholar whose short essay on The Langue of England was published by St. John's Gate in 1925. When he died he left a much larger unpublished History of the Langue of England, which runs to over 800 pages of typescript and manuscript and is based on very extensive and thorough research in the Archives of the Order in Malta. It traces the history of the English Tongue of the Order from the early days, deals very fully with the sixteenth century, and carries the story down to the revival of the Order in the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century. The text of important original documents is transcribed, and there are brief biographies of all the English Knights of any prominence from 1500 onwards. A great deal of Vizzari's material was unknown to other authors: Canon Mifsud, Sir Hannibal Scic1una, Sir Harry Luke. Recently Vizzari's son and heir, Mr. A. Vizzari di Sannazaro of Valletta, drew my attention to the unpublished manuscript and in consequence the Library acquired the manuscript and the copyright, Mr. Vizzari having surrendered all rights in it for a fee of sixty guineas and a guarantee that free copies of any publications of parts of the manuscript

In my last report I touched upon the impending survey of the Joint Committee's finances, present and future, then about to be prepared. This survey is now completed and is in course of detailed scrutiny by ~he Joint Committee. The object of the survey is to regulate spending m such a way as to enable the Joint Committee to continue its major activity, which is to give help to the war disabled for the remaining years of their lives. A matter of particular anxiety to the Joint Committee is the extent to which future inflation will erode its resources . Some additional costs will be recoverable, but the cost of much of its relief is at the expense of irreplaceable capital funds. The ~ommittee's Ex-Services War Disabled Help Department carries the mam burden of relief to the war disabled, and is concerned that its ~ssista.nce s~lOuld still b~ available for the second world war pensioners m theIr retirement as, llldeed, it has been for those of the first world war. In reviewing past relief spending the Survey notes that the cost of its relief aid has decreased roughly in proportion to the reduction in the nun:ber of war disabled pensioners alive year by year. A similar proportIOnate abatement has not been achieved in the cost of the Department's welfare and administrative services. . The Ex-Servi~es War Disabled Help Department held a Conference III ~arch o.f .thlS year to discuss means of re-organising the Department s. ad.mmJs~ratlve. and welfare structure so that costs might reduce more II?- l~ne WIth relIef spending, and with the diminishing number of beneficlanes, than has been the case in the past. The plan, which has been approved by the Joint Committee, is to reduce the number of local offices from. th~ pr~sent total of 55 down to about 20 over a period of years. The ObjectIve IS to pattern the Committee's service on that of the ~ar Pensioners Service of the Department of Health and Social Secunty. The Conference, attended by some 35 local Chairmen and by 44 Administrative Officers, drawn from all parts of England, Wales and Ireland, led to a stimulating and fruitful discussion on the problems of the future in the context of the approved plan. A feature of the Conference ~as the provision of reports by a number of the local branche~ whIch had . alr~ady amalgamated and were able to give those ~ow f.aclllg re-orgamsatIOn the benefit of their experience and the way Jll whIch th~y had. overcome some of the inherent difficulties in merging together umt WhICh had for many years operated independently. I am now able to report that the new Stores Depot built in North Lond~:m to replace the ~e:wisham Ware~lOuse was completed in January of thIS year an.d that It IS now occupIed operationally by the British ~e~ Cross SOCIety s Stores Department. Those who have been able to VISIt the new prope~ty ~re wel~ satisfied that jt will fulfil efficiently th~ 'purpose for whIc.h It was lllt~n~ed. The Depot is rented to the ~f1tl h Red Cro s SOCIety under a sImtlar arrangement to that governing ]t use of the Lewi ham Warehouse. GERALD CREASY, Almoner.

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(or the whole) would be sent to him. Consideration will be given to publication of the book, or of sections of it, in a revised form. Even without publication, it will be of great value to scholars who wish to consult it. Other accessions to the Library included: "Bohemond I, Prince of Antioch": R. B. Yewdale. "Fortress": Quentin Hughes. "A Short History of the Sovereign Order of Malta": Gabriel Ollivier. "The Treasure of the Conventual Church of St. John at Malta": CharI es Oman. "Maltese Numismatics- a Bibliography": Victor Denaro. 'At a sale in New York the department was able to purchase a silver medal of the Grand Prior of Germany, dated 1755, to add to the already comprehensive portrait medal collection in the Museum. Many gifts were received by the department, including that of the Rev. Canon Christopher Perowne of a coloured engraving by J. Rouse, c. 1829, of the house of the Order at Midhurst in Sussex. It shows cl~ar1y the structure as built by the English Knights , probably c. 1500, with seventeenth century additions and embellishments. Other donors to whom the thanks of Chapter-General have been conveyed are: C. Neville Packett, Esq., the late Lord Wakehurst, John C. Anderson & Associates Limited, Dr. J. Prentice, Dr. John Tanner, John Webb, .Esq., Literary Services & Production Limited, Commander A. L.. Craig-Jeffreys, R.N., Charles Oman, Esq., Sir Gerald Creasy, The MIsses T. H. & G. A. Jermy, Miss H. F. Parham, Steven Rogers, Esq., C. W. Keyse, Esq., and E. A. Alliott, Esq. LIONEL BUTLER, Librarian.

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I write my Report as Chancellor on the day I have received official information that Priory has been successful in acquiring premises at S1. John Street, Edinburgh, as the new Headquarters and Chancery of the Priory in Scotland. While one is glad that Priory is now enabled to return to traditional S1. John Lands within the Capital, nevertheless one leaves our Priory Headquarters in Glasgow with a degree of sadness, remembering as we do the exceptional welcome and generosity given within that City. Considerable rehabilitation is necessary at our new Chancery to meet the requirements of Chapter and Council and to house our increasing Library together with the Secretariat: and the cost will be heavy. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of our Confrere James Watt, who has met the entire cost of the acquisition, as a gift to the Priory, we will be enabled to meet the expenditure on renovation. Our Architect is appointed and every endeavour will be made to have the premises occupied by the mid-summer of 1971. The transfer from the West to the East of our Headquarters entails, I deeply regret, the resignation of our Secretary to the Priory, Mrs. Robertson, but she will continue her association with us in a consultative capacity. Priory owes an immeasurable debt to Mrs. Robertson, who will be severing a connection of sixteen years with the Order. I make mention of this unavoidable consequence because, in our satisfaction at acquiring a new Chancery, there is also the awareness of the loss of a devoted servant and Confrere to the whole-time service of Priory. At this time of writing, I am enabled to report that Priory has received, subject to planning approval, a satisfactory financial offer for the premises at Claremont Place, previously used as a Nursing Home. It has long been the view of successive Receiver-Generals that Priory lacked liquid assets and was over-stretched in its ownership and responsibility for heritable properties. The sale of the Claremont Terrace subjects should go far to rectify this position and give Priory the necessary resources to meet unexpected demands and to promote the activities of the Order in desirable circumstances as such may arise. Last year I referred to the hope that 1970 would see the formation of younger Units. This long sought after desire has now been achieved. A Constitution embracing the aims and objects of a S1. John Youth Association within the Priory has been approved and Branches have commenced at Denny and Torphichen. A strong and energetic Committee of Priory has been appointed to supervise the Youth Association and to achieve liaison between Priory, the S1. John Associations and the St. John Youth Branches. In the development of the Youth Association and its Branches, there is being kept clearly in 'm ind the desirability to link the effort with the establishment 'Of the proposed Camping Ground at Crainlarich, so generously offered to Priory by our Confrere, Martin Cruickshank, and to utilise the skill and experience of the Mountain Rescue Teams based at Aberdeen. Hitherto the main activity of the Order in Scotland has been the provision and upkeep of our S1. John Hospices. The usefulness of tbis work cannot be denied and tribute must be paid to the large number

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of Members of our St. John Associations who sustain these Homes by voluntary effort and generous financial contri~ut~on. Whethe~ to .exten.d thi work in its present form or to develop It III fur.th~r dIrectIOns IS now concerning Priory and our adult St. John AssocIatlOns. It was to obtain the fulle t information about this social need among the elderly that led to the invitation to Dr. W. Ferguson Anderson, the distinguished Professor of Geriatrics, to address a meeting of the Glasgow Committee who u tain the St. John Hospice at Langside. The Aberdeen Committee have considered their scheme for the renovation and adaptation of their Nursing Home to modern standard and requirement. Opened officially by The Prior of Scotland at the last st. John's Day, it is now functioning fully and the plans for the second tage of development are far advanced. The Aberdeen Committee extending its influence over the North-East area has undertaken the upervision of the st. John Hospice at Skerrybrae, Lossiemouth, through the medium of a specially-appointed sub-Committee, and has accepted responsibility for the administration, thus providing a welcome release to the pressure on Headquarters. This extension to the scope and w'Ork of the Aberdeen Committee is both natural and desirable. Over the years the Hospice has provided sanctuary and accommodation to many and funds have been made available, when required, to subsidise those needing respite and rest after hardship or illness. The outstanding event in 1970 was the Installation of the Earl of Haddo a the Prior of Scotland. Within the Cathedral Church of St. Giles' and in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering representative of the Priory of Scotland, the Prior was Installed by Lord Caccia, the Lord Prior of St. John, who presented the Mandate and Message from H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, the Grand Prior. Previous to the Installation, the Lord Prior of st. John visited our various activities over Scotland and was enabled to meet personally many of our Confreres. Priory i indeed fortunate to be led by one so enthusiastic as the Earl of Haddo has proved to be and it is indicative of his interest that arrangements have now been made for the Prior and the Executive Officers of Priory to attend the Annual General Meetings of the respective Committees. I could not conclude this report without reference to the loss sustained to Priory of many valued Confreres. Particularly, may I refer to the death of Lord Wakehurst, whose kindness and understanding of our pecial Scottish problems won him the affection and regard of the whole Scotti h Priory . As Chancellor, I gratefully acknowledge the debt we owe to a great Lord Prior of st. John and to a noble Confrere of quite out tanding merit and vision.

and historical St. Machar's Cathedral. The Prelate of the Priory, the Very Rev. Dr. Nevile Davidson, conducted the Service, at the conclusion 'Of which Holy Communion was celebrated. At the General Assembly and Investiture which took place in the Town and County Hall, the Prior of Scotland, the Earl of Haddo, warmly welcomed Members of Priory and guests, including the Lord Provost of Aberdeen. After receiving the Reports of the Executive Officers, the Prior invested those Members who had recently been Promoted in and Admitted to the Order, with the Insignia of their various Grades. To conclude the proceedings a delightful afternoon tea was served in the grounds of the Home, by courtesy of the Aberdeen Committee. The final function of the day, a Reception and Dinner, held in the Tree Tops Hotel and attended by 200 Members of the Order, proved to be a most enjoyable climax to a successful Festival.

THE FESTl VAL OF ST. JOHN

On Wedne day, 24th June, 1970, the Annual Commemoration Service, General A embly and Investiture of the Priory of Scotland was held in Aberdeen. An exceptionally large number of Members and guests, many travelling from all over Scotland, were present at the various Ceremonies. The full and varied programme commenced in the morning, with the the Annual Commemoration Service, which was held in the ancient

THE GLASGOW COMMITTEE OF THE PRIORY

The Glasgow Committee continues to meet regularly each month, and all matters of importance are fully discussed, including the House Committee's report on the Langside Home. The Ladies' Committee devote much time to the welfare of the Residents and several of them give personal attention to the needs of the Home by providing extra comforts. The financial affairs of the Home are carefully considered at each monthly meeting. It has been noticeable this year that rising costs have resulted in increased expenditure and a deficit in the Home Accounts, thereby necessitating an increase in charges, with effect from 5th February, 1971. Thanks to the generosity of several benefactors this increas'e has been minimal. In offering my personal thanks to all Members of the Glasgow Committee, I would especially record that it was with regret we received the resignation of Mr. Gilbert M. Shanks, who is now domiciled in Surrey. At a meeting of the Committee in November, the Chancellor, Sir Andrew Murray, intimated that the Grand Prior had approved the appointment of Mr. Andrew Lawson, as Receiver-General. Mr. Andrew Lawson's services to the Committee have been of great value, and his introduction of many Life Members of the Association has brought several offers of practical assistance through which the Membership of the Committee has been augmented. Professor Ferguson Anderson, who holds the Chair 'Of the Geriatrics at Glasgow University, visited our Committee and gave a very interesting talk on the problems of the care of elderly people. Subsequently, a sub-committee was formed, and under the Convenership of Mr. M. E. Taylor, it is considering extensive developments in the activities of the Glasgow Committee. THE EDINBURGH AND SOUTH-EAST COMMITTEE OF THE PRIORY

Both St. John House and St. John Ho pice have continued to prosper throughout the year, thanks to their hard-working Committees

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under the Chairmanship of Mr. Black and Mr. Nicolson, and b?th Homes have seen improvements made and others currently gomg forward. The considerable scope of these improvements has been made possible by the splendid efforts and inc~ea.sed activiti~s in the f~nd rai ing of the Edinburgh St. John ASSOCIatIOn. Mr. Nlc~lson, havmg assumed Chairmanship of the Association, is due to retIre from the Hospice Committee and our warmest thanks are due to him for the excellent work that has been done during his time as Chairman. He kind1y offered to defer his departure for some months, to enable him to see through to completion an important building project at the Hospice which he had inaugurated, and this was gratefully accepted. The Executive Committee of the Edinburgh Committee of the Priory welcomes a new Member in Captain W. S. Dobson. He and Mr. Black now provide our full representation of two members at Meetings of Chapter. Mr. Shaw continues to do invaluable work for the Edinburgh Committee as its Honorary Treasurer and financial manager of our Homes, and Mr. Falconer as its Honorary Secretary. THE ABERDEEN COMMITTEE OF THE PRIORY

The past year has been both a sad and exciting one for the Aberdeen Committee. Sad in that it has lost the services of Miss Mackie who had been Matron of the Home for 37 years and during that time had endeared herself to both patients and staff alike. It is even sadder to have to report that five months after her retirement Miss Mackie died uddenly at her home in Mintlaw. The Committee have now appointed Miss M. F. Hepburn as Matron and wish her every success for the future. A was reported last year, the Nursing Home was closed down and fe-opened on St. John's Day, f970, completely modernised and equipped. The Home since re-opening has received tremendous support and at the time of going to press there is a waiting list for admission. The Appeal for the Extension which was inaugurated on 24th June, 1970, had, by the end of the year, proved most encouraging and given heart to the Committee to proceed with the Extension. At 31st December, 1970, the amount donated was: Target

Net Covenant Outright Gift and Donation Interest-free Loans

Received to date

Percentage of Target

£10,000 28,000 102,000

£7,250 72t 17,500 6216,000 The A ociation with the Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team has continued mo t succe sfully throughout the year and the Team have been involved in a considerable number of rescues within the Cairngorm area. TH.E

T. JOHN ASSO IATlON OF SCOTLAND (GLASGOW BRANCH)

In my report for 1970 I mu t, primarily, thank our Vice-Chairman, Mr. Andrew Law on, for the very large number of Life Members he

has introduced. We, as a Committee, have already congratulated him on his appointment as Receiver-General and wish him renewed health to carry out his onerous duties. I also thank all Members of the Committee for their continued support and especially welcome the new Members who have made such an auspicious start in Committee discussions. I have to report that we have been concerned with the increase in expenditure, and accordingly we are extremely grateful to the Ladies' Committee, for their enthusiasm in organising functions such as the visit of Mr. Arthur Negus in April. The _Langside Home benefited considerably from these functions and the 1971 programme has been arranged. At the invitation of the Chancellor and under his Chairmanship on 7th December, 1970, Professor W. Ferguson Anderson addressed the Committee on "The Care of Old People". This was an inspiring talk, followed by enthusiastic discussion on the needs of much more ambitious provision for Residential Homes. With the prospect of the development of activities mentioned in the Glasgow Committee Report, the assurance of large reserves of funds is important and we are particularly grateful at this time to the Executors of the late R. B. Jack, for the very generous donation of over £2,000.

THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND (ABERDEEN BRANCH)

We have reached the end of another very successful year in Aberdeen in which we have raised nearly £2,000. Although the Nursing Home was closed for virtually half that time, we continued our fund-raising efforts and the Gift Centre remained open to produce a record amount of sales realising £815. We also ran our Coffee Morning which made £137, so that interest in our work was kept alive. Because our efforts are mainly directed to subsidising patients' fees in the Nursing Home, the Association decided that when the Home was upgraded we would make a substantial donation towards this project. We donated the latest in hospital beds, bedding and curtains for all rooms at a cost of £1,700, which we feel is money well spent and that in the future we will have many more patients to subsidise. We continue to help the Happy Wanderers Club when we can and in return some of their members knit for our Gift Centre. We continue to receive handsome support from our Ballater Branch, for which we are most appreciative. Once again I should like to thank the many friends who make our work in ~berdeen so successful, with perhaps a special mention of the Countess of Haddo, wife of the Honorary President of the Aberdeen Committee of the Order, for the wonderful work which she and her friends do for our Coffee Morning every year. When we have the Extension to our Nursing Home completed I am certain that we shall be able to help many more of the sick and suffering in this area.

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Brigadier Buchanan-Dunlop, who had been Chairman of the Edinburgh Branch for several years, was appointed Chairman of the Edinburgh Committee of the Order in February, 1~70~ and at the Ann~al General Meeting held in March, 1970, I was mVIted to succeed hIm. Much of the Association's success in 1970 is directly attributable to Brigadier Buchanan-Dunlop's enthusiastic and popular direction of the Association's affairs in recent years. The fund raising activities in 1970 comprised flag days, a sale of wo~k and the shop in Deanhaugh Street. An innovation was the Flag Day III North Berwick, convened by Mrs. Walker Ramage. Mr. Falconer and Mr. Clark convened the usual Flag Days in Edinburgh and to all conveners and helpers we are most grateful. The Annual Sale of Work in October was convened by Miss Graham with Mrs. de Vries and Mrs. Sinclair as Vice-Conveners. Thanks to their tireless efforts and those of the Stall-holders and their helpers and the usual good support of generous spenders the revenue raised was most sa tisfactory. The Shop is now very fully established as a major activity of the Association. The continuous attention of Mrs. Wilkie, the Convener, and the help of Mr. Reid and Miss Lumsden and all the ladies who attend weekly have combined to produce a contribution of £1,200 to the fund after making adequate provision for working capital. I would like to conclude my report by thanking Mr. Hazel and Mr. Kerr for their efficient services as Secretary and Treasurer respectively and my Committee for their regular attendance at Meetings.

The Guest of Honour at the Annual Festival this year, held Oll Saturday, 20th June, was the new Prior of the Priory of Scotland, the Earl of Haddo, C.B.E. , T.D. The Festival began with the Chapter members in their robes preceded by the Civic dignitaries, walking in procession to the Church of St. John Baptist for the Commemoration Service. The Sermon was preached by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, the Right Reverend John Richards, Sub-Prelate of the Order, and the Service was conducted by the Vicar, the Reverend Canon W. E. C. Thomas, Officiating Chaplain of the Priory. Upon returning to the City Hall, the Prior presided at the Annual Meeting of Chapter. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman T. E. Merrells) entertained Members of Chapter with their wives and V.I.P. guests to luncheon in the Members' Dining Room at the City Hall.

TH E ST. JOHN ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND (TORPHICHEN BRANCH)

The Branch was inaugurated in the late autumn of 1969 by the appointment of a Committee by the Priory. Activities commenced early in 1970 and various functions have been held. The membership is at present 89 of which about a third are Life Members. As an experimen t a Cadet section has recently been for'm ed in both Denny and Torphichen with a view to interesting the youth of both the e di tricts in the works of the Order in Scotland. The aim of the Branch is the acquisition and running of a children's home to be situated on the borders of West Lothian and Stirlingshire. The type of children the Committee have in mind are those who would normally be [0 tered out with the counties of their origin so that the children can be kept as near as possible to their previous surroundings. At present fund are being in-gathered by means of social functions, etc. , to rai e the urn of £20,000 to buy and equip such a home. ANDREW MURRAY, Chancellor.

General Assembly in the afternoon opened with prayers, read by the Officiating Chaplain, the Reverend Canon W. E. C. Thomas, and an Investiture was conducted by the Prior. Lord Aberdare welcomed the assembly present and thanked the Lord Mayor for honouring the proceedings by his presence and so maintaining the personal support of successive Lord Mayors. The Prior spoke mainly about the Brigade, the great successes it had achieved during the past year and the exciting developments in progress. At the 1969 Brigade Finals in London, Wales gained the majority of the trophies . Lord Aberdare remarked on this really wonderful achievement and stated that he would like to congratulate not only the teams but also all those who do so much to train them and encourage them including the many Doctors and Nurses who willingly give up so much of their spare time to help with the training of the teams and judgino 0 of the competitions. ~nother outstanding feature was the winning of the Sir Edwin King ShIeld by the Llandaff Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Division, a tr,?phy ~warded to the .Division which gains the most special Service shIelds III the U.K. ThiS was the first time the Shield had ever been won by .t~e Brigad~ in Wales and he looked forward to presenting it to the DIVISIOn later III the afternoon. 'A nother praiseworthy achievement was the formation o~ a ne~ Division within the Royal Regiment of Wales at 'present. statIOne~ Y?- Osn.abruck as part of the British Army of the Rhme. T~lS new DlvlslOn will form part of the Priory for Wales. It was the ~rst tIme that such a link has ever existed between the Army ~~~ t~e BrIgade, and we can take pride in the fact that it is Welsh lmtmtive that has blazoned the trail. Lord Aberdare then welcomed the new Prior of the Priory of Scotland and Lord Haddo addressed the assembly. The Prior invested Members recently promoted in or admitted to the Order on the Roll of the Priory and presented a Vellum Vote of Thanks. The recipients of Priory Votes of Thanks received them at the hands of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff.

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Twenty-one Cadets of the St. John Ambulance Brigade received their Grand Prior Cadet Badges from the Prior who also presented the "Sir Edwin King" Shield to the Llandaff Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Division.

made an impact in the County and the Association should greatly benefit by his services. Outstanding technical efficiency was displayed by th~ Brigade Tea~ from Cefn Cribbwr, captained b~ .Divisional Officer Bnan Langdo~ , 1,n the Association trophy competJtlOns. They won the Grand Pnor s Trophy in London against intense opposition, and repeated th~ success in the Prior's Trophy for Wales later in the same week at CardIff. They are to be congratulated upon a stupendous achievement.

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

The 1970 statistical survey of the 948 classes held for First Aid, Nursing and kindred subjects, examined or re-examined under the Regulations of the Association, will indicate that 14,154 students attended and 12,637 satisfied the examiners. Compared with 1969 classes increased by 24~ but candidates attending courses dropped by 633, resulting in a decrease of 339 in the number qualifying. This decline would have been less marked if more of the active certificate holders due for their re-examination in 1970 had presented themselves. The survey will also show that about half the Counties / Districts increased their classes and members, but the others had a downward trend. The Steering Committee of the Association will be taking a hard look at this situation during 1971. The appointment o[ a new Director of Association, in the person of Mr. John Pickford, was made in July. As a member of the Committee during the previous five years, when he sat as the representative of the South Wales Group (No. 13) of the Royal Observer Corps which he commanded, he took great intere t in the affairs of the Association. He now takes over at a difficult time when new zest seems to be needed to stimulate fre h interest in the objects of the Foundation. A major project now being undertaken by the Association is an attempt to get first aid acoepted by educationalists in Wales as a subject appropriate to the curriculum in schools during the extra year made available by the raising of the school leaving age. Much thought and energy is being given to thi by the Director, his Steering Committee, and his Staff. Following the investigation mentioned in the Association Report for 1969 the County Organiser for East Glamorgan, Mrs. M. S. Davies, decided to form a class for persons who are both deaf and dumb. This she did a a first venture into the unknown problems of teaching first aid and allied activities to these incapacitated folk. Using an interpreter she was much encouraged by the response of her students. The class was well attended, but understandably only eight took the examination. They were succe ful and the experiment will be repeated . In addition fir t aid cour e have also been held for persons concerned with Residential Child Care, The Teaching of the Mentally Handicapped, and Student Nur ery Nurse, all of which were reasonably well attended and held in Cardiff. A new publication, entitled "A Digest of First Aid", was issued in December, with the primary object of establishing short courses of in truction in fir t aid for persons desiring some knowledge of the subject but not wi hing to qualify for a certificate. It is always possible that the intere t thu aroused might eventually lead to attendance at a full cour e of lecture and a qualifying examination. Another fre h appointment during the year was that of Major K. R. Morgan-Jone. a County Organi er for Breconshire. He has already

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The year under review was one of unique success. The triumph of the Cefn Cribbwr divisional team in winning the Grand Prior's Trophy was the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance coup~ed by superb first aid skill by a group of young men, w~ose outstandmg contribution to the cause of First Aid reflects the hIgh standard of competence throughout the Brigade in Wales. The vision and initiative of Corporal David Hughes of the 1st Bat[alion Royal Regiment of Wales, a former member of the Briga~e in Rhondda, registered the first division of the St. John Ambulance Bngade in H.M. Forces, at Osnabruck, West Germany. A glowing tribute to the devotion of St. John Cadets was the achievement of the Llandaff Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Division in gaining for the first time in Wales the "Sir Edwin King" Shield for performing the greatest number ever of voluntary hours of service in the United Kingdom. This stupendous effort of the Division resulted in the massive figure of 12,000 hours of unselfish service rendered to the community during Investiture Year. The mobility of the Brigade continues to expand and there are now 32 various types of vehicles equipped and operational throughout the length and breadth of Wales to cope with conventional duties and available in support of the statutory services when required in emergency or disaster. The decreasing numerical strength of the Brigade is matched by higher standards and greater demands on the voluntary First Aid and Nursing services of a dedicated army of young and old throughout the Princi pali ty. All members of the Brigade will be very sorry to hear of the retirement of our Chief Superintendent, Lady Traherne. Lady Traherne joined the Brigade in 1944 as County Cadet Officer (Nursing) for Glamorganshire. She was promoted to County Superintendent (Nursing) in 1948, became Assistant Chief Superintendent for Wales in 1958, and Chief Superintendent in 1961. All members of the Brigade will wish to extend their gratitude to her for her long association wi th the Brigade. Lady Traherne will be succeeded by Mrs. E. Crawshay, who has been her deputy for over four years. Mrs. Crawshay joined the Brigade

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in 1958 as Chief Officer (Nursing Cadets) and was promoted to Assistant Chief Superintendent in 1964, and Deputy Chief Superintendent in 1966. M.rs. A. Pennant ucceeds to the Deputy Superintendent's rank having prevlOusly been Lady President of Flintshire and Assistant Chief Superintendent. It is excellent to have a Chief Superintendent in the South and a Deputy Chief Superintendent in the North to share the senior nursing dutie .

Teachers Training College, undertook three sessions on "Methods of Teaching". The Course proved to be most enjoyable and stimulating.

COMPETIT10NS . ~~les continued to do well throughout the year. Cefn Cribbwr DIvIsIOn for the second time won the National Brigade Finals and repre ented the Brigade in the United Kingdom at the Grand Prior's Trophy. ~ompetition. As. recorded elsewhere the result of this premier competltIOn was a crowmng success for Wales. The Machynlleth Ambulance Cadets also brought credit to Wales by gaining second place in the national competition, only being beaten to first place by a very small margin of marks. T~e third Prior' ~rophy competition for teams from industry, public ervI~e and t~e BrIgade was successfully staged at the City Hall, CardIff. ~he Pnory for Wales were particularly grateful for the presence of the Dlrector-Ge.neral of the Association, Sir Hugh Stephenson, who graced the proceedlllgs and presented the prizes supported by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Alderman Cecil Rapport. Th.e winn!ng teams- Cefn Cribbwr men and British Transport Docks, Cardl~, ladles- ac?ieved the incredible success of winning the major trophIes for the thIrd successive year. There ha~ bee~ a marked improvement in the number of competitions and .there IS eVidence of increasing interest in this effective way of acqUIring the skill of First Aid.

AUTUMN TRAINING

ONFERENCES

The Annual Training Courses were held at Llandudno and Porthcawl. The Saturday's Se sion v:ras th.e conti!1uation of the previous years' tudy abou~ the role of FIrst Aid MobIle Units in Major Disasters. A DeJ?on tratIOn w~ staged which involved a Motorway pile-up. Mobile Umt fr?m Cardlg.an, E.ast Glamorgan and Mid Glamorgan took part along WIth the PolIce, FIre, and Ambulance Services. Extracts from the Porthc~wl Exerci e were shown in television. Thanks are accorded to the hlef Con table of the South Wales and Gwynedd Constabularies (or taging the incident. The Commi ioner-in-Chief Lt. General Sir William Pike, attended the South Wale our e and the Surgeon-in-Chief, Colonel R. Ollerenhaw, the orth Wales Cour e. KJ G GEORGE Vl LEADERSHIP COURSE

Once again thi popular Cour e attracted 30 young people from all over \y~le tc? PJa -yr-Antur, Fairbourne, in September. The Course wa dl~lded lOtO ~wo part, On the Saturday an introduction into Mountalll Leader hlp wa gi en by the Warden, Mr. J. Kirkham, and on Sunday, Dr. Tudor Powell Jone , Deputy Principal, Caerleon

DYNYN

The Outdoor Pursuit Centre at Machynlleth was again popular with parties coming from Guernsey and England as well as Wales, spending week,ends studying Map Reading, Lightweight Camping, Mountain Rescue as well as Hill Walking. The Centre is open from May to October and early booking is advisable. The Brigade are grateful to the Army Youth Teams for providing instruction. Several Headquarter-sponsored weekend Courses were arranged by the Training Officer. Brigade Headquarters are thankful to members of the Machynlleth Division for organising a Working Party to do necessary repairs to the Centre. CAMPS

'A n increased number of Camps was held during 1970. Four separate one week Camps were held at Newport, Pembrokeshire. They were Mid Glamorgan District, South Monmouthshire District, North Glamorgan District and the Priory Camp. The various Camps were visited by the Commissioner-in-Chief, Lt. General Sir William Pike, the Chief Commissioner for Wales, Lt. Col. J. R. L. Traherne, the Chief Officer of Cadets for Wales, Mrs. J. D. Smith, the Brigade Secretary for Wales, Mr. C. J. Parry, and the Training Officer for Wales, Mr. J. P. Harries. In spite of inclement weather over 200 Cadets enjoyed their stay in Pem brokeshire. Caernarvon and Flint returned to their popular site at Stratford-onAvon. This Camp was visited by the Training Officer for Wales. Camping still proves to be a popular holiday for Cadets and appreciation is expressed to the Officers for giving of their free time in running and assisting at such Camps. The Spring Bank Holiday Torain:ing Camp was held for the first time in North Wales at Ruthin, Denbighshire. The Priory is indebted to Commissioner A. R. G. Pocock, South Monmouthshire District, for arranging the transportation of all the Camping equipment from Cardiff; also to Deputy Commissioner E. Ellis, Denbighshire, for finding a very pleasant site. Altogether 30 Officers and Members attended and a number were successful in passing their Theoretical Test Paper. It is pleasing to note that more members are undertaking training in the art of Camping. CASUALTY SIMULATION

The art of Casualty Simulation has greatly advanced. The Training Officer held several introductory Courses at County level, namely: Pembrokeshire, Cardiganshire, Montgomeryshire, Anglesey, Flintshire, Denbighshire, all proving very successful. A specialised Residential Weekend Course was organised by Headquarters under the direction of Dr. W. R. King, when 28 attended. The Introduction of the Casualty Simulation Instructors Certificate

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made a noteworthy occasion when a number of member were presented with Badges and Certificate at a Special Dinner. Altogether 26 members qualified during the year.

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HOSPlTALLERS' CLUB OF WALES

The Ho pitallers' Club continues to flourish and attract St. John intere ts from many quarter. Many eminent WeI hmen have add res ed the monthly dinner-meetings and organised ocial functions have raised considerable sums to devote to selected charitable projects. CONCLUSION

Last year I gave a resume of Priory policy over the last six years and I am glad to tell you that we are now seeing results. Firstly, I must mention the Brigade achievements in the National Competitions in London. Cefn Cribbwr Division won the Brigade Finals and went on to win the Grand Prior's Competition against the industrial teams from all over Great Britain. Our Ambulance Cadet team from Machynlleth also arne second in the Brigade Finals in London. Great progress has been made in mobility and getting the Brigade off its feet in thi age of speed. We now have many Mobile Units, compri ing orne thirty-two ambulances, land rovers and per onnel carriers. I have had discussions with the Welsh Office and obtained their support for St. John Ambulance Units to be included in all major disaster plans. I now turn to the Association achievements and am proud to tell you of their latest succes es. Phurnacite Plant, Abercwmboi, Glam., won the National Coal Products Com pcti tion. wan ea Fire Brigade won the National Fire Services Competition. Deep Navigation Colliery, Treharri, won the National Junior Miners ompetition. Swan . ~a Po t Office won the Post Office, Wales and the Marches, Competition.

Thi new record by As ociation teams deserves the same praise as that of the Brigade. In my la 1 report I aid that all this must cost money, but it is comforting to kpow that we have pent orne £2,330 less on the Association than we did la l year. I m u t conclude by drawing your attention to the keennes of our adet . I attended the annual Cadet Service at the Church of St. John B~pti t on Sunday, 9th May, when the church was filled to capacity Wlt~ orne 1, LOO member of Cadet Divi ions. Next year is the Golden JubIle~ of the St.. John Ambulance Cadets and I am planning for a camp In Brccon 'hIre, on much the arne lines a our successful camp in 1968 at Singleton Park, Swan ea, and I am hopeful that the Camp may be vi it d by a very important person.

INSTALLATION OF THE NEW PRIOR FOR SOUTH AFRICA

On the 7th February, 1970, on a warm Cape summer day, one of t~e most impressive ceremonies in the history of _the Order of St. John 111 South Africa took place in the Cathedral Church of St. George. The Bailiff of Egle, the Lord Wakehurst, K.G., K.C.M.G., empowered by a Mandate from the Grand Prior, installed and inducted Alpheus Gardner Williams as the Prior of the Priory for South Africa. A congregation of about 800 included many Brigade members and members of the Diplomatic Corps, high ranking service officers and many other important guests, conspicuous amongst whom were Lady Wakehurst and the Countess of Brecknock, D.B.E., Superintendent-inChief. LORD AND LADY WAKEHURST'S VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA

During their stay in South Africa, Lord and Lady Wakehurst found time to visit the Headquarters of the Witwatersrand and Southern Transvaal Centre and the St. John Eye Hospital and were the guests of honour at a cocktail party given at the Priory by the Prior Designate, Mr. A. Gardner Williams and Mrs. Williams. Lord Wakehurst's death on October 29th, 1970, came as a shock to us all. His wise diplomacy was of immeasurable value to the Order in South Africa. We shall always be grateful that we had the privilege of having had, once again, the benefit of his counsel and interest so shortly before his death. VISIT OF MARJORIE, COUNTESS OF BRECKNOCK

The Superintendent-in-Chief (N), South Africa, Mrs. J. S. Walker, accompanied Lady Brecknock, Superintendent-in-Chief, on visits to a number of Centres, Districts and Divisions throughout the Republic. On many occasions Lady Brecknock expressed her admiration at the work being done by many of the Districts and her appreciation of the entertainments arranged for her throughout the country. Her visit undoubtedly did much for the morale of Nursing, Senior and Cadet members of the Brigade. ASSOCIATION

There has been a slight decrease in the number of certificates awarded -11,000 as against last year's 12,000; 700 classes were held-in 1969 the number was 800. It was decided that a nation-wide drive would be instituted in 1971 with particular appeal to youth (25-35 age group). The general manpower shortage in South Africa has undoubtedly affected the work of all charitable organisations and services but serious attempts are to be made to recruit more members to the St. John cause. BRIGADE

JOHN TRAHERNE, Principal Secretary.

The Brigade has continued to render service to the entire community in the way of routine duties.

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FLOODS IN EAST LONDON

CIVIL DEFENCE

Heavy and disastrous floods in East London in August resulted in much distress and suffering. st. John Ambulance together with the other two fir t aid organisations rendered aid wherever necessary. A soup kitchen was immediately set up in the St. John Hall and African villages, among the worst affected, were supplied with blankets, clothing and food. Owing to almost complete disruption of services all relief work was carried out under exceptionally difficult circumstances but by the co-ordinated work of the many willing helpers order was rapidly created out of chaos.

Contrary to my report in 1969, it now appea~s that n~ither the Red Cross nor St. John is to be called upon to tram first alders prepared for Civil Defence. We have, however, been called upon to give additional support, in time of need, to the Surgeon-General, Defence Force. In pl.edging this additional support we placed on record that support from the St. John Ambulance would automatically be forthcoming in time of national emergency: this has always been the case in the past and will continue to be so in the future. The obligation is implicit in the aims of the Order.

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THE ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

St. John established a sick bay in S.A.S. Unitie, the Citizen Force Naval establishment, alongside the Royal Cape Yacht Club. This was manned from 15 December, 1970, until the start of the race on 16 January, 1971. Our members were on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week including Christmas and New Year's Day. Nearly 300 visits for advice and treatment were handled of which over 50 required upervision by the Honorary Surgeon.

This hospital at Baragwanath has continued throughout 1970 to provide an invaluable medical service, not only for patients from the Republic but also for those coming from Rhodesia, as well as neighbouring African territories. As the largest Eye Hospital in the Southern Hemisphere the hospital is used for teaching and training by the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of the Witwatersrand. The work of the head of this department, Professor Maurice Luntz, and his team and colleagues, is internationally known and the hospital is expanding at a rate which could never have been envisaged when it was officially opened in 1951. Due to pressure of work and legitimate demands for adequate teaching and training facilities the hospital has now gone beyond the point where it can continue to be run by a charitable organisation and at this time negotiations are in progress whereby the St. John Eye Hospital will be manned and maintained by the Transvaal Provincial Administration. Whatever the outcome the Order in South Africa is justly proud of having established an Eye Hospital now well on the way to being known throughout the world of Ophthalmology. The figures shown below indicate attendances during the year:

ATTENDANCE AT MOTOR RACES

Apart from routine attendance at all motor races throughout South Africa our contribution at the Annual Grand Prix at Kyalami, outside Johannesburg, merits comment. Prior to the race, one ambulance is on permanent duty for a month and the mobile unit for one week. On the day of the race, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, sixty ambulance men, seven nurses, one mobile unit, seven ambulances, one helicopter and one doctor (Department of Defence under Surgeon General) plus five St. John doctors are in attendance. When the trophy for the best organised Grand Prix in the world was presented, following the race in 1970, it was stated that one of the major contributing factors to South Africa meriting the award was the continued excellence of the first aid organisation and facilities. SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY BRIGADE COMMAND

The valuable work of the South African Railway Brigade Command (membership 3,000) continues to be a vital part of the St. John Ambulance service in South Africa, in spite of the fact that the first aid work on the railway is hared by another first aid organisation.

Out-patients Admissions Operations

1970

1969

41,818 1,482 1,915

(37,409) (1,318) (1,306)

As explained in last year's Annual Report the Provincial Hospital pays for 60 beds in the St. John Hospital and the above figures include their patients. The Province has also assisted substantially in the last two years by paying a subsidy to make good the ever increasing deficit.

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HEADQUARTERS, LONDON

This wa held in Bloemfontein on 5th and 6th November, 1970, at the Maitland Hotel, and was formally opened by the State President, Mr. J. P. Fouche. Of particular interest is the fact that the Conference coincided with the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Bloemfontein Centre of which Mr. Fouche was President during his years as Admini trator of the Orange Free State. Fifty-nine delegates and ob erver from all part of South Africa, South West Africa and Rhode ia attended and, a with all conferences, valuable contacts were made and renewed beyond the Conference table.

The Secretary-General, M. C. McClintock, Esq., and members of the Secretariat at St. John's Gate have had many requests from us for information and guidance during the year, and our appreciation of the assistance to the new Priory Secretary must be recorded. We feel the Priory h~re b~nefits great~y ~rom close contact with the Chancery and, through It, WIth other PrIones and Commanderies. W. H. DU PLESSIS, Chancellor.

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an ambitious training programme in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Federal, Territorial and Municipal Governments, Industry and various other organizations lent their full support and th~ programme must be rated as an unqualified success. Other CouncIls have also developed special programmes to reach certain groups which have been inadequately exposed to First Aid training in the past. Despite the obvious advantages of having at least one member of the household trained in Home Nursing, we have not been able to generate much public interest in our Home Nursing cours~. We .are studying both the duration and the co~tent of our course wI.th a VIew to offering a shortened and more practIcal type of course whIch, hopefully, may have more public appeal. We have also prepared ~ ;Ho~e Nursing course on videotape for presentation over cable televIsIOn m an effort to reach a larger segment of the public, and perhaps generate increased interest in the training. Eight hundred and thirty-four new Lay Instructors were trained and certified in 1970, while another 715 had their certificates renewed for another three years. Our ability to train almost 140,000 Canadians annually in First Aid and Home Nursing is due in no small part to the dedication of our large cadre of Lay Instructors and Examiners throughout Canada. These Lay people are, of co~se, backed. up .by an equally dedicated group of doctors and nurses who voluntanly gIVe their time and professional advice in support of our training programme. These ladies and gentlemen, lay and professional alike, work side by side to provide a real service to Canadians.

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St. John Ambulance programmes for public service. and t~aining co~ tinue to expand. Particularly is this so in .connectIOn ~Ith first aId training in indu try where new comprehenSIve. but flexIble .levels .of instruction, designed to help reduce the staggenng costs of mdustnal accidents have been strongly endorsed by both management and labour alike. W~ are grateful for the fine way in which provincial Workmen's Compensation and similar safety and industrial regulatory .boards ,:c!?ss the country are upporting our efforts to improve first aId capabIlItIes and facilities in Canadian industry. To help support the Order's Ophthalmic H?spital in Jerusalem, the only ho pital in the Middle East devoted en~Irely to the treatment of eye diseases, Canadians contributed the magmficent sum of $34,~60 in 1970. The Hospital, with 76 beds, six eye surgeons, two operah!lg theatres, a nur ing staff of 50, an eye bank and ~esearch labora~on.es performs 6,000 operations and treat~ 100,000. pahen.ts annually. III ItS fight against trachoma, the eye dIsease WIth whIch an ~shmat~d 350,000,000 people are afflicted. Ninety per cent of the chIldren m ome Middle East areas contract the disease before the age of five. To 'Miles for Millions' Committees, M~TDbers of the Order, the Association and Brigade and other benefactors who made this support of our Hospital possible the Priory is most grateful. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ASSOCIATION

In 1969 St. John Ambulance introduced a new First Aid trammg plan designed to provide a comprehensive programme with. sufficient scope and flexibility to meet the varying needs, both occupatIOnal and environmental, of all individuals or groups needing some degree of First Aid training. The new eight-hour Emergency First Aid course has been particularly suc es ful with about 65,000 per ons taking the course during the first fifteen month that it was available. In January 1970 we introduced the second pha e of the programme, the Standard First Aid course; and a new Advanced course will be available early in 1971. In addition to this normal range of courses the Association will continue to offer incremental training in the form of "modules" on selected aspects of Fir t Aid to meet the needs of special groups. Sl. John Ambulance continues to work closely with and enjoys the full upport of Provincial Workmen's Compensation Boards in the industrial training programme. The controlled research project undertaken in Ontario to examine the results of extensive First Aid training in a whole community which is being underwritten by the Ontario Workmen' Compen ation Board i a prime example of this co-operation and support. Thi project in Orillia is going well and, while really meaningful re ult are not expected for some time, already there are preliminary indications which support the overall contention that First Aid training and Safety are closely related; and that First Aid training on a wide pread ba i can ave communities large sums of money. During 1970 the St. John Ambulance Council in Alberta undertook

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During the past year Priory conducted a survey to establish the cost to the public of Brigade services. The investigation was based on 1969 activities such as the installation of First Aid Posts and Mobile Stations, providing the personnel required at hundreds of events, the treatment, transportation or escort of injured, sick or handicapped persons, assistance in hospitals and clinics, etc. In carrying out their duties in 1969, the adult members of Brigade Divisions gave 980,344 hours of voluntary service, the Cadet Divisions 117,500 hours. The all-inclusive cost to the Canadian public of the entire 1969 Brigade programme-including supplies, uniforms, travel, vehicle operation and maintenance, accommodation and administration was $341,900 or less than 32 cents per hour for approximately 1,100,000 hours of voluntary public service. This is a remarkable and commendable record of achievement of which all Brigade Members can be justifiably proud. Near Toronto, where Canada experienced a most tragic air disaster in the crash of a DC-8 on July 5th, St. John personnel were on the scene within twenty minutes. Over a period of twenty-two days, 92 members of Toronto and Halton-Peel Brigade Divisions gave over 2,000 hours of voluntary service at first aid posts and assisting in classifying and transporting the remains of the victims. Without neglecting its regular commitments, training exercises and other duties, the Brigade is fully prepared to accept any and all challenges for its expanding services. In Montreal, the "444 Brigade

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Radio Division" now operates a twenty-four hour telephone service to assist the police and fire departments in emergencies. At call, a fully equipped rescue vehicle is made available to St. John by the Director of Public Safety. Thus, in conjunction with the police and fire-fighting ervices the "444 Division" contributes this additional protection for the public. In Ontario, 12 Brigade Divisions are now equipped with snowmobiles- most of them donated by manufacturers or agents-which are proving invaluable in getting Brigade members to areas where, in the winter eason, road travel may be slow and difficult; in addition divisions equipped with snowmobiles have greater facilities in providing their services at organized sports events. St. John Divisions, in the Province of Quebec, are also using snowmobiles in increased numbers for their winter activities. L. H. NICHOLSON, Chancellor.

REPORT OF THE COMMANDERY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA Much of Commandery's work during the yea~ has been aimed ~t projecting a better image of the Order to the publIc. Two facets of this have been The Merger and the means of raising Funds. One can report some progress in both projects:(a) The Merger: The Committee under the ohairmanship of the Lieutenant and consisting of representatives from Commandery and both Foundations (not necessarily members of the Order) submitted the following recommendations to Commandery Council at its Meeting on 14th September, 1970. (1) That the Commandery Council be limited to those Exec~tive Officers listed in Clause (7) of the Commandery RegulatIOns, with perhaps one or two additions and that henceforth it be known as the "Commandery Executive". (2) That in Western Australia the St. John Ambulance Association and the St. John Ambulance Brigade be integrated and jointly styled "The St. John Ambulance". (3) That the Council of the St. John Ambulance Association having been reconstituted so that the Brigade Commissioner, in addition to his two nominees, becomes a member to be re-styled "The St. John Ambulance Council (or Board)". (4) That the St. John \Ambulance control the finances of the St. John Ambulance and lay down its policy to the point that there be no conflict with the Brigade Regulations. (5) That there be appointed a General Secretary whose primary responsibility shall be to the Director of Ambulance; he will serve as Senior Executive Officer of the St. John Ambulance. (6) That the Director of the St. John Ambulance Association be responsible to the Commandery Executive for the operations of the St. John Ambulance in W.A. and Council adopted these in principle, with the knowledge that the Chancellor considered we should press on with arrangements for the Merger. (b\ Fund Raising efforts with the view of presenting our image to the Public were initiated by discussions with the Ladies' Auxiliary as to the feasibility of holding a St. John Ball. The idea was abandoned as the chances of financial success were considered remote. Late in the year an appeal was made to the W.A. Turf Club for a Race Meeting in the early part of 1971. This was granted and the date fixed for 17th April. In a further effort to increase our funds Council agreed to invite Serving Brothers and Serving Sisters to make an annual donation. These members of the Order pay no oblations but they do receive a copy of the Annual Report. Discussions have taken place to combine Annual Reports of Commandery and both Foundations-it is possible that this will eventuate as the Merger progresses. Dr. J. H. Stubbe's suggestion that the History of the Order in W.A. be compiled received the full support of Council. Dr. B. C. Cohen was approached and has agreed to undertake the task as far as he can.

REPORT OF 1HE PRIORY IN AUSTRALIA Over the year there has been a steady progress-our numbers grow and our activities expand. The printing of the First Aid Manual in Australia has been a notable success and has drawn favourable comment from many quarters. Thanks are due in no small way to the Editorial Panel under the Chairmanship of the Director of the Association, Air Vice-Marshal E. A. Daley, for making this a success. There are still many problems to be faced in arousing the interest of people in our work. There is now, perhaps more than ever before, a nece sity for our work to be spread throughout our community and in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. The Annual Priory Meeting was held in Melbourne. It was with great pleasure that we welcomed to Chapter the Prior, His Excellency the Governor-General. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Hasluck attended the Church Service in St. Paul's Cathedral on a day which. although wet, dismal and raining, attracted a very large congregation. We welcome to Priory Executive the Chief Commissioner, Colonel Dougla Donald, C.B.E., E.D. and the Hospitaller, Dr. Selwyn Nelson. Lieut.-Colonel S. F. Bendall is to take up his duties as Priory Secretary full-time in the Headquarters in Canberra on 1st January, 1971. Mi M. A. Higgin ha as i ted us as Honorary Assistant Priory Secretary and Mr . E. A. Butterfield has acted as Priory Assistant Secretary at Headquarters. To both of these ladies sincere thanks are due. G. C. L. STENING, Chancellor.

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PRIORIES AND COMMAND ERIES

The St. John's Day Service was held at St. George's Cathedral on 28th June. In the absence of the Dean the service was conducted by the Precentor, Rev. Peter Mold, and the Archbishop of Perth, The Most Rev. G. T. Sambell (Chaplain to the Commandery) preached the sermon. His Excellency Major General Sir Douglas Kendrew, K.C.M.G., C.B., C. B.E., D.S.O., Deputy Prior for Western Australia and Knight Commander of the Commandery in Western Australia, held an Investiture at Government House on 28th April, 1970.

REPORT OF THE COMMANDERY IN CENTRlAL AFRICA

FINANCE

The Commandery financial position is satisfactory with a credit balance of $284.29 at the end of the year. Also $1,500.00 is invested with the Perth Building Society, and upon which $160.89 has accrued in Interest and Bonuses. Fund raising ventures are planned for 1971 to increase our finances. A. L. DAWKINS, Lieutenant.

Commandery Council No Meeting of Council was held during the year, but a Meeting has been called for the 26th January, 1971. Competitions The usual Commandery Competitions were again held in 1970, with Cadet Competitions being held in Bulawayo on 13th June with the following results:CADET FIRST AID COMPETITIONS (TEAM) (Ellis Robins Trophy) : Winners: Hamilton School Cadet Ambulance Division. Runners-up: 1st Salisbury Cadet Ambulance Division. BEST INDIVIDUALS (Jubilee Cup): ... Winner: John Howard, Hamilton School Cadet Ambulance D~v~s~on. Runner-up: Neil Waddel, 1st Salisbury Cadet Ambulance DlVlSlon. NURSING CADETS FIRST Am COMPETITIONS (TEAM) (Turner TrophY) : Winners: 2nd Bulawayo Cadet Nursing Division. Runners-up: 1st Salisbury Cadet Nursing Division. INDIVIDUALS (Turner Cup) : Lynne Thompson, 2nd Bulawayo Cadet N';lrsing . J?iyision. Hilary Allbury, 2nd Bulawayo Cadet Nursmg DlvlSlon.

Seven teams competed: from Salisbury, Bulawayo and Gwelo. For the Adult Competitions held in Salisbury on 16th August, 1970, four teams ,entered, two each from Salisbury and Bulawayo, two Ambulance and two Nursing Divisions, all competing for the First Aid Competition (Stanley Cup). The results were: TEAM TEST : Winners: 1st Bulawayo Nursing Division. Runners-up: Unit No. 1 Railways First Aid and Safety Unit. BEST INDIVIDUALS: Ambulance (Bebington Trophy): Pte. Maurice Dedman, 1st Salisbury Ambulance Division. Nursing (Lanning Cup) : Div. Officer Patricia Blackie, 1st Salisbury Nursing Division. THE ASSOCIATION

The Director of Ambulance reports:My last report was dated 4th November, 1969, and this was accepted by the Commandery Meeting of 7th November, 1969. During the year one course in Industry was held in Gwelo with 14 trainees qualifying. In Salisbury six courses were held (instructed by State Registered Nurses) which resulted in 148 Certificates being issued - these included courses at Gwebi and Chibero Agricultural Colleges. In spite of some publicity, State Registered Nurses were not freely available during the year, owing to varying commitments, but efforts are continuing to secure a permanent panel of S.R.N's; this year we suffered casualties from illness, marriage, and other permanent job opportunities. In Salisbury and Bulawayo Association classes continued in First Aid training. Five classes were organised in Bulawayo totalling 94 certificates; these included three courses for Student Nurses at Mpilo with 63 trainees. Salisbury held three courses with 55 passes, and

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

Rhodesia Railways Centre put through 49 trainees in three courses. During the year, as a result of instruction provided in the various aspects of the St. John activities such as First Aid, Nursing, Child Welfare, Hygiene and other areas, a total of 780 certificates were issued and details of these, by Subjects and Centres, are attached to this report. During the year activities of the Association have continued in the various centres. In Salisbury a First Aid course has been prepared for radio presentation on the African Service and will commence as soon as a sponsor can be found. The recent increase in the number of swimming pool fatalities has stimulated interest in the need for people to be familiar with the technique of mouth to mouth resuscitation. I have previously referred to the continued increase in accidents in transportation. This continues unabated and is an area in which St. John must continue to demonstrate their value. I am pleased to report that as from the year 1971 a course of six one-hour demonstrations in First Aid will be given to all third year medical students in the University of Rhodesia. THE BRIGADE

The Commandery Commissioner reports:Dr. A. L. Cairns, M .B., Ch.B., D.I.H., appointed Commandery Commis ioner for the triennium commenced 24th June, 1969, left Rhodesia at hort notice in July, 1970, to take up a post with British Railways. He wa ucceeded by Col. D. H. Grainger, O.B .E., E.D., F.R.G.S., A.I .A.C., M.R.I.M., on 1st August, 1970. Dr. A. J. Cawood, M.B., Ch.B., wa appointed to the vacant position of Commandery Surgeon. The Commandery Cadet Competitions were held in Bulawayo on 13th June, and the Commandery Adult Competitions, held in Salisbury on 16th Augu t, attracted a disappointingly small entry. A meeting of Senior Officers of the Brigade was held in Gwelo on 25th October, at which the major item discussed was the future development of the Brigade and covered such matters as public relations, recruiting and the Brigade role in civil defence. New patterns of uniform were agreed for Adults and Cadets of both Ambulance and Nursing Divisions. The pha ed introduction of mobile First Aid posts was agreed. All Area in pections were carried out by the Commandery Commi ioner, who found that, despite weakness in numbers and increasing public dutie , the morale of the Brigade was improved as a result of firm decision taken at the October conference. ~lthough there was a con iderable falling-off in Brigade strength dUflng the early part of the year, small increases in the strengths of all Area in the latter half are hopeful signs of a recovery. Three Cadet Grand Prior Badge and even Cadet Special Service Shield ' were awarded in 1970. F. eRA WFORD, Lieutenant.

GLOBAL

STATISTICS

FOR

1970 BRIGADE

TOTAL CERTIFIPOP ULAT[O"'t CATES G ["ED DURING THE YEARf\

COU. 'TRY

PRIORIESWALES " SOUTH A FR[CA EW ZCALA D CA ADA .. Au TRALIA ..

I I

:: I

CO M MANDERIESARDS ( . IRELA D) .. CENTRAL AFRICA ..

46,102,260

116,211

2,724,540 J9,167,000 2,821,000 20,334,000 12,446,000

5,692 11,577 14,284 134,334 (c) 43,699

1,512,500 4.940,000

4,366 780

A\tIBULA'iCE'

URS['\iG

AMBULA CC CADET

23,3J9

15,368

19,591

3,409 3,3 18 3,467 6,744 4,974

1,313 1,331 2,354 5,131 1,957

1 4

345 206

(b) (c)

27 4

(b) 23,581

(a)

1 1 1 1

(a)

1 1

(b) 11,017

SOCIACE 'TRES

300

117 1

17 7

URSING CADETS

DI IS[O S

CASES TREATED

31,236

4,879

385,774

1,616 937 2,337 623 3,653

2,726 1,362 2,782 517 3,391

550 445 552 585 720

33,357 199,848 116,692 (a) 85,000 (b) 233,305

657 187

404 76

1,059 115

64 21

7,326 4,020

(b) 4,699 (c) 164

(b) 7,681 (c) 340

(b) 3,609 (c) 33

(b) 1,612

(b) 92,684

1 89 29

13 7

(b) 1,284 165

113

23 63

678

1,775

1,216

OTHER C OUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES-

I orA ,.

PAKISTA .. .. A T[GUA .. .. B H MAS .. .. BARBADOS .. .. BERMUD .. .. BRITISH HONDURAS .. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLES CEYLO

CYPRUS D OMI ICA Fm GHANA GmRALTAR

.. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. ..

,749,000 (b) 188,012 · ' 1519 111,830,000 (c) 7,179

.. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. .. ·. ·. ·.

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS GRENADA ·. ·. ·. GUYANA ·. ·. ·. Ho G KONG .. ·. ·. IRAQ ·. ·. ·. JAMAICA ·. ·. ·. KENYA ·. MALA YSIA-(WEST) .. ·. (SABA H) · . ·.

MAL~WI

·.

MALTA ·. ·. MAURITruS · . ·. MONTSERRAT ·. NIGERIA ·. ST. KITTs, NEViS ·. ST. LUClA ·. ST. VlNCENT .. ·. SEYCHELLES · . ·. SIERRA LEONE ·. SINGAPORE ·. SOUTH YEMEN ·. SUDAN ·. ·. SWAZlLAND · . ·. TANZANIA ·. TRlNIDAD AND TOBAGO TURKS A D CAICOS · . UGANDA ·. ·. ZAMBIA ·. ·.

TOTALS

...

., .

65,000 177,000 252,000 51,000 116,000 10,500 11,964,000 631,000 72,000 512,000 8,546,000 27,000

·. ·.

55,000 102,000 730,000 3,988,000 8,634,000 1,972,000 10,200,000 9,880,000 578,000 4,285,000 337,000 810,000 12,300 62,650,000 56,000 108,000 92,000 50,000 2,475,000 7,100,000 1,195,000 14,770,000 395,000 12,508,000 1,021,000

·. ·. ·.

6,000 8,133,000 4,100,000

·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·.

(c)

102

(a)

90 224 35 47

(a)

80 240 17

(a)

1 16 4

1,838 190

(b) 2,118

(b)

1,265 (b)

1,080 647 123

(b)

(b) (b) (b)

6 1 1 1 1 1 1

4,096 12,463 (a) 3,230 (b) 331 (b) 421 859 304

1,656 51

(b)

345 464 233 613 2,365 79 29 105 120

412

425

135

122,873

56 1,779

(c)

36 2,990 -

688 216

132 106 60

(c)

159 273 435 (a) 1,353 -

(b)

304 1 1

(b)

(a)

51 2,319 (c) 2

16 407

245 41

42.468

44,342

(b) (b)

(c)

73 28 2 126 12 18

(b)

6,621

(b)

8,467 862 90

(b)

641 205

(b)

(b) 48 269 109 400 (a) 1,403

1 1

(b)

17 -

257 (b) 191 (a) 2,290 1,857

(a)

79 6 -

1 1 2 1

907 -

(a) (b) (b)

(a)

(b)

(b) (a)

174 2,393

131 16 130 991 180 74 139 454 1,919

561,535

(b)

(a)

1 1

(b)

44 356 6,893 165 2,269 4,593 7,176 (b) 115 (b) 126 532 (b) 293 2,269 (b) (a)

2,688 105 2,955 (b) 758 (b) 231

(b)

53,810

(b)

(a) (b) (b)

30 105 283 19 7 39 20 81 6

13,346 4,678 (a) 5,324 (b) 141 (b) 814 1,003 1,055 -

2 (b) (a)

5 17 259 1 26 56

32,295 19 (a) 320 1,655

1,187

(c)

5,575 13,112 -

245 62

25 62

14 23

10,890

(c)

3,157 1,200

1,260,955

Certificates issued to end of 1970:-ENGLAND: 5,501,408; WALES: 379,552; NORTHERN IRELAND: 41,810; OVERSEAS, 8,335,778. GRAND TOTAL: 14,258,548. NOTEs:- t Population figures taken from Whitaker's Almanack L971. § Not including Re-examinations. (a) 1967 figures (Iastest available); (b) 1968 figures; (c) 1969 figures (latest available).

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REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

REPORT OF THE RECEIVER-GENERAL THE ACCOUNTS The Accounts present the financial position of the Grand Priory of the Order at 30 September 1970, together with statements of Income and Expenditure during the year ended that date. COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS YEAR CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION AND FOUNDATIONS Central Administration 1970 1969

EXPENDITURE .

Hospital 1970 1969

Ambulance 1970 1969

53,824

48,713 101,108

97,082 119,744 111,831

28,517

15,000 5,000 5,257

34,890 10,110 59,698

35,611

30,607

15,000 5,000 5,479

30,607

28,517

25,479

25,257 104,698

69,516

23,217

20,196

75,629

71,825

15,046

42,315

1970 £

1969 £

49,890 2,893

50,611 2,481

52,783

53,092

49,890

50,611

2,893

2,481

INCOME

Post-War Fund Income Capital Other .

33,905

BALANCE

Charged to Appropriate Fund.

POST-WAR FUND GENERAL ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE

Grants to Foundations Other Expenditure INCOME

Dividends and Interest

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 is met from income from investments and Ministry of Defence grant.

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL BALANCE SHEET

Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund The loan from the General Fund was reduced by £366 during the year. The sum of £3,105 remained to be repaid at year end, but since that date a fresh effort has reduced the indebtedness to £1,063. 2

St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem The Fund was diminished by £34,476 during the year. Expenditure increased by 4.1 % to £101,108 but income from sUbscriptions and donations rose by £6,841, thanks to sustained support from many sources and in particular to munificent gifts totalling £14,728 from Canada.

ACCOUNTS

St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade The Headquarters Fund absorbed the St. John Ambulance Brigade Appeals Fund during the year. The net ordinary deficit was reduced by £27,269 to £15,046- a welcome improvement achieved in the main by a substantial increase in income from fees. 4

Investments Sales of investments during the year realized a net surplus of £3,841. The shortfall of market value in relation to cost at 30 September 1970 was £264,922 compared with £297,375 at the close of the previous year.

CONCLUDING COMMENTS The following figures, which are adjusted by the elimination of certain non-recurring items, show the trend of expenditure: 1965

1966

£ 201 ,989

£ 214,174

1967 £ 218,154

1968 £ 245,338

1969 £ 250,136

1970

£ 268,471

It will again be seen that the financial framework approved by ChapterGeneral in July 1968 continues to express the financing of the Order's several areas of operations and its impact on the underlying appropriated funds. Whilst it appears that recent increases in fees have been acceptable, growth of income in the immediate future would seem to depend upon activity to raise money from other sources.

H. F. PARSHALL Receiver-General 21 April 1971

30 September 1970

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM 30 SEPTEMBER 1970 NET ASSETS

BALANCE SHEET FUNDS £

1969 £

316,890

329,201

365

403 3,104

317,255

332,708

1970 £ GE ERAL FUND as at 30 September 1969 Add Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund Loan repaid Legacies

Less Net cost of Central Administration year to date . . . . . Net loss on sale of investments . Estate Duty and legal charges on legacy . Donations St. John Commandery, Swingfield . . . . . . . . Maplestead Church and Vicarage Sompting Church, Sussex. . .

23,217 1,045

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

20,196{ 4,428

150 100

50 24,962

15,818

292,293

316,890 66,850

66,850

403

365 67,215

495,447

39,660 8,956

32,819

10,510 43,329 - -

510,574

538,776

Less Hospital net e penditure. 75,629 et loss on sale of investments 6,867 Loans repaid . .... 596 Grant to In titute of Ophthalmology (London) .

71,825{ net 617 sur 610 plus

5,000 83,092

76,818 - 427,482

OPIITHALMIC Ho PITAL LADlES' GUILD as at 30 eptember 1969 Add ub cription and Donation Intcre t

INVESTMENTS Quoted, per schedule attached (Market Value 1970 £1,082,813) 1969 £1,096,789 Unquoted, at cost . LOANS Branches as at 30 September 1969 Add Ad vanced during year

Less Repayable during year

461,958

4,515

3,567

1,850 277

1,864 189

6,642

5,620

1,808

1,105 4,834

4,515

791,459

850,213

94,766 25,449

69,317 6,766

69,317 7,266

Hospital Warden . . . . . Hospital Superintendent's House. ET CURRENT ASSETS STOCKS Stores Department . . . . Insignia and Awards St. John Ophthalmic Hospital. St. John House. . . . . Sundry .

forward

4,052 3,648 404 34

404

76,521

77,021

66,850

319,177

13,387

13,387 £

175,013 3,618 171,395 - 22,169 4,231 17,938 - -

22,169 4,600

48,616

94,766 25,449

17,569

66,850

461,958

1969 £

4,052 3,648

GRAND PRIORY CHuRCH REBUILDING FUND Freehold Property Guard House and Cloister and Church Restoration . . . . . . . ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM Freehold Land, Buildings and Equipment, Jerusalem . . . . . . POST-WAR FUND (GENERAL ALLOCATION) Freehold Property St. John Ambulance Brigade Camp Bexhill, Sussex. . . . .: Leasehold Properties £ 1 & 2 Grosvenor Crescent SWI . 176,473 Less written off to date . ' . 5,432 50 Eaton Place, SWI . Less wri tten off to date

403

365

1970 £

171,041

67,253 66,850

forward

net surplus

450

Less General Fund-Loan repaid

Le s E penditure

Rights in Kolossi Castle, Cyprus

GRA 0 PRIORY CHURCH REBUILDING FUND a at 30 September 1969 Add Subscriptions and Donations

T. JOH OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL A RESEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM a at 30 September 1969 Add Subscriptions and Donations lntere t

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 .

201,997

202,720

664,545

665,768

1,347,735

1,394,164

2,000

30,446

35,963

6,700

7,200

37,146

43,163

12,192

12,717

24,954 800

30,446 1,050 10,000

9,000 34,754

41,496

108,676 7,995 719 605 240

118.235 2.049.034

108,406 6,774

2,306 537 1,313

2,103,428

119,336

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER -GENERAL

791,459

forward.

118,235 2,049,034

forward.

ST. JOHN AMBULA CE ASSOCIATION AND BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS FUND as at 30 September 1969 Add Legacies Interest . Donation. . . . . . . . St. John Ambulance Brigade Appeals Fund balance

319

35,699

12,980 430 3,000

9,832 893

37,982

46,424 42,315

ST. JOHN AMBULA CE BRIGADE BENEVOLENT FUND as at 30 Septem ber 1969

EARMARKED Do ATIONS Not yet applied .

2,103,428

194,392

5,829

10,582

322,266

324,310

47,849 6,987

52,939 21,789

54,836

74,728 12,733 87,461--

17,212 250,218

236,849

2,299,252

2,340,277

319

9,954

9,889

Add Interest.

590

478

10,544 162

10,367

Less Grants .

413 10,382

9,954

819,020

860,486

POST-WAR FUND GENERAL ALLOCATIO of £2,099,625 a at 30 September 1969

1,149,300

1,121,440

Add Net surplus on sale of investments

12,330

35,341

1,161,630

1,156,781

5,000 10,110 2,893

5,000

2,481 7,481--

18,003 1,143,627

1,149,300

Sp ·CIAL ALLOCATIO of £840,000 for welfare work in Service Hospitals a at 30 September 1969 . 274,045

277, 721

3,274

1,391 577 272,077

274,045 -

402 -

1,415,704 1,423,345

forward

2,234,724

2,283,831 forward.

119,336

198,202

72,048

3,790 46,105 - -

20,803

Less Excess of Expenditure over Income yea r to date . . . . . Net loss on sale of investment

CASH AT BANKS AND IN HAND

21,253

Less Net ordinary expenditure year to 15,046 date . . . . . . . . 5,757 Special expenditure year to date.

Less Malntenance Grants Hospital Ambulance . . . . . . Other Expenditure year to date.

DEBTORS

Deduct CREDITORS BANK OVERDRAFT

17,179

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER -GENERAL

850,213

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

forward

DEFERRED

2,234,724

forward .

LIABILITIES

STAFF SUPERA UATIO SCHEME JORDA . fA STAFF PROVIDE T Fu ' D PROVISIO FOR JORDA lA STAFF GRATUITIES PROVISIO FOR WELFARE OFFICERS' GRATUITIES

33,013 9,459 12,149 1,825

56,446

H. F. PARSHALL Receiver-General D. B. R . SWI STEAD Treasllrer alld Accountant

£2,299,252 £2,340,277

REPORT OF THE AUDITORS Tn our opinion the Balance heet and the Income and E penditure Accounts, on the basis specified in gi e a true and fair view of the tate of affairs of the Order a at 30 September 1970 and of its income and

19 May 1971

2,299,252

2,340,277

£2,299,252

£2,340,277

NOTES

36,165 9,358 17,350 1,655 64,528

3 Frederick' Place, Old Jewry E.

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

2,283,831

1 This Balance Sheet and tire annexed Income

and Expenditure Accounts present the financial position and transactions of the Headquarters of the Order and of its Foundations. They do not incorporate the assets, liabilities and transactions of any Establishment of the Order, of any St. John Councilor of any local unit of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade. The Accounts of these bodies are maintained and audited locally under Regulations approved or made by the Order, notwithstanding that none of them has separate corporate existence or forms an independent charity and that property utilised for their purposes is normally held for the general purposes of the Order. In addition to property included ill this Balance Sheet or held as above stated for the general purposes of the Order, property is vested in the Order or in other trustees for special purposes. Immovable property vested in the Order for its general purposes or in the Order or in other trustees for special purposes cannot be disposed of without the consent of the Charity Commissioners, and in many cases property utilised for local purposes, though Ireld for the general purposes, will not be disposed of without consent of a local Committee of !l1anagement. 2 On 30 September 1970 a The Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund was indebted to the General Fund in the sum of £3,105 (1969 £3,471). b The St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem, lVas liable to repay interest free loans £667 (1969 £1,263). c The Order was liable to pay pensions in respect of retired employees totalling £4,622 per year (1969 £4,568) for which provision has not been made in these Accounts. d The Order Irad guaranteed a sum not exceeding £2,000 in respect of a bank overdraft of a St. John Council.

TO THE CHAPTER-GENERAL ote 1 on the Balance Sheet, and subject to the depreciation of £264,922 in market value of the investments, ex penditure for the year ended on that date. PRICE WATERHOUSE & Co. Chartered Accollntants

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1970 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION EXPENDITURE 1970 1969 INCOME CHANCERY £ £ £ £ Sala ries, Pensions and Lunch Vouchers 1,181 1,302 Foundation Dues . National Insurance 4,947 5,091 Annual Oblations . Superannuation contributions 372 230 Commuted Oblations. Rent, Rates and Insurance . Lease-amount written off . 6,765 6,358 Lighting, Heating and Cleaning 13,091 13,244 Dividends and Interest on Investments . Repairs and Maintenance 8 65 Less Other Interest payable, less receivable. Postage and Telephone Printing and Stationery 13,083 13,179 Travelling expenses . 9,394 8,334 Less Ceded to other Funds Entertaining expenses 3,689 - 4,845 St. Jolm's Day 351 316 Investment Underwriting surplus Investitures 170 142 L ess Corporation Tax . Homage Roll . 181 174 Mantles 455 692 Su bscriptions and Donations. . . . . . Insignia 1,526 1,460 Income Tax recoverable under Deeds of Covenant Medals and Vellum Votes 34 23 Library and Museum: Tour fees and donation Maplestead Church expenses . . . . . 3,275 3,289 Rents and In urance Commission Legal charges and Supplemental Charter fees. Portrait of H.M. The Queen 15,518 17,248 Office Equipment. STORES D EPARTM E T . . . . Muristan-works 68,402 77,941 Gross Surplus Management Consultants' fees . £ £ Deduct Order Service-Durham. 28,236 Order Flags . . . . . 33,294 Salaries, Pensions and Lunch Vouchers 1,494 Picture cleaning and hanging 1,774 National Insurance 2,047 Sundry expenses 2,522 Superannuation contributions 4,795 4,966 Rent, Rates and Insurance. . 977 1,018 Lighting, Heating and Cleaning 1,264 Repairs and Maintenance 1,270 TREASURY 1,697 Postage and Telephone 1 ,~~~ Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers. 1,752 Printing and Stationery 3, National Insurance. . . . 406 Travelling expenses 9~~ Superannuation contributions . 2,146 Ad vertising 8 Rent, Rates and Insurance . 205 Equipment 290 Lease-amount written off. . 52 Computer y tem: development 1,9~~ Lighting, Heating and Cleaning operation 4,671 2,0 Repairs and Maintenance . 1,081 Sundry expenses . 759 Postage and Telephone . 56,848 50,910 - - Printing and Stationery. Travelling expenses. . . . . 17,492 21,093 Audit Fee (including prior year £140) Less Share of surplus allocated to St. John Ambulance Office Equipment. . . . . . Associ ation and Brigade 90 % of (£21,093 less Bank charges . 4,493 7,734 £12,500) Cheque stamps 12,999 - 13,359 Sundry expenses

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REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

30,607

28,517

23,217

20,196

1969 £ 9,377 327 868 1,923 52 2,750 1,699 1,102 1,937 1,419 510 1,455 585 204 176 1,178 2,862

121

349 515

1,012

385 362 206 967

35,434

31,329

9,153 382 648 494 88 244 49 635 231 130 1,015 25 236 40 552

LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers. . . . . National Insurance and Superannuation contributions Rates and Insurance. . . . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning Repairs and Maintenance . . Burglar Alarm . Su ndry expenses .

1970 £ 9,431 391 888 2,102 53 2,739 1,454 1,075 3,085 1,548 710 1,508 586 422 213 627 3,182 121 366 1,202 143 301 2,275

9,144 342 809 486 87 318 24 546 266 86 735 140

433 50 170

13,922

13,636 - -

4,468

348 1,995 187 423 406 25 93 271 3,748 - -

565 2,099 209 461 446 170 108 410

£53,824

£48,713

INCOME

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH FUND, JERUSALEM 1970 1969 EXPENDITURE

Private Patient ' Fees. Rent . . GRA T From Post-War Fund.

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4,199 1,280 20,000

4,234 1,023 20,000

25 ,479

25,257

75,629

71,825

AUDITOR'S REPORT The St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem, is a fund of the Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Most Venerable Order of the Ho pital of St. John of Jerusalem. We have audited the accounts of the Order for the year ended 30 September 1970 and we have reported on them under date 19 May 1971. In our opinion the above balance sheet and annexed income and expenditure account, which are extracted from the accounts of the Order, give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Jerusalem, as at 30 September 1970 and of its income and expenditure for the year ended on that date. 3 Frederick's Place, Old Jewry, E.C.2. 19 May 1971

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO., Chartered Accountants.

HOSPITAL Salaries and Pensions Medical Nursing . . Administration . Domestic. National Insurance. . . . . Superannuation, including adjustment of Provident Fund. Provision for Jordanian Staff gratuities . Catering. . . . Cleaning and Laundry . Drugs and Dressings . Instruments and Equipment Fuel. . Electricity Water . . . . . Repairs and Maintenance. . . Road, etc., and Roof resurfacing. Travelling Hospital transport. . Postage and Telephone. Printing and Stationery Insurance Freight . . Lawyers' fees . . Staff medical treatment Boiler replacement Protective Grilles Sundry expenses Lo DON OFFICE Salaries, Pension and Lunch Vouchers. National Insurance. Superannuation. . Rates and Insurance . . . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning Postage and Telephone. Printing and Stationery Travelling expenses. Appeal expen es Sundry expenses

1970 £

1969 £

8,513 21,704 7,554 2,845 2,365

9,459 18,520 6,517 2,321 1,432

876

1,567

5,286 9,750 5,851 4,586 1,409 4,383 1,436 2,093 9,919 863 1,645 1,508 1,243 787 1,009 721 165 48

7,490 9,746 4,431 2,467 597 3,598 1,429 1,688 9,778 2,499 2,470 1,762 952 581 663 665 143 208 1,905 73 778 93,739

899 97,458

JOHN AMBVL

Examination Registration Fees. L ess Rebate to Centres Awards (net). . . . . . Business First Aid Courses (net)

Subscriptions and Donations- general 4,817 competitions 3,188 Department of Education and Science grant Order of St. John Stores Department, share of surplus Post-War Fund (General) Share of income. Grant

CE ASS 1970 1969 £ £ 35,373 20,943 2,666

35,373 4,064 2,447

18,277 2,583

41,884

20,860 3,351 3,188

8,005 2,075

2,013

51,964

29,412

7,734

4,493

.34,890 . 10,110

35,6J1

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104,698 15,046

69,516 42,315

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EXPENDITURE £ Salaries, Pensions and Lunch Vouchers . Terminal Gratuities and Redundancy Payment 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 . Certificates and Holders. Travelling expenses Entertaining expenses Conferences and Courses (net) Service Recognition . Equipment Public Relations Consultant's fees and expenses 788 Press Secretary. . . . . . 1,246 Exhibitions and Publicity Vehicle 1,129 Advertising. 191 Sund ry expenses 910 Publications . . . . . . Computer System- development operation Sundry expenses .

1970 £ 53,590 181 2,860 3,099 8,972 1,656 4,039 708 3,743 7,245 3,406 3,365 332 386 504 ],963

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2,976 541 2,489 2,500

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Visual Aids (net) . Competitions (net) Bexhill Camp . St. Jocm House Headquarters Tra'ini~g 6ffic~r (~et) Cadet Rally . . . . . . . £119,744

£111,831

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7,815 1,638 133 9,586 6,765 2,821 4,412 361 1,158 3,507 4,545 453 (Cr.) 407 859 1,696 359 256 £119,744

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GENERAL ALLOCATION INCOME Dividends and Interest on Investments Other Interest EXPE OITURE transferred to Balance Sheet

1970 £ 43,125 6,765

1969 £ 42,727 7,884

49,890

50,611

2,893

2,481

EXPENDITURE £ GRA T St. John Ophthalmic Hospital Jerusalem BALANCE OF INCOME St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade. EXPENDITURE Grants Priory of Scotland. Fiji. Ambulances Antigua. India Mauritius Development. V.A.D. Section . . . Overseas Training Officer Medical Supplies (India) freight

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1970 £ 12,225 3,054

1969 £ 12,765 2,623

15,279 20,000

15,388 20,000

35,279

35,388

1,39J

3,274

£36,670 £38,662

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SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

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TOTAL

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Cost £

Market Value £

201 ,852

160,328

3,977 65,801 570,397 93,341 72,403 339,964

3,280 53,885 387,977 54,941 63 ,488 358,914

80,123 32,151

57,172 19,125

106,175

127,484

1,347,735

1,082,813

218,449

203,781

96,875

114,635

8,235

7,586

105,110

122,221

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87,217

63,453

34,760 353,545 61,190 72,403 180,488

24,150 238,442 35,816 63,488 177,605

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St John Ambulance Directory 1970-71 Addresses and Telephone THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION AND BRIGADE Chief Commander, Director-General, Commissioner-in-Chief and all branches: 1 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.!. 01- 235 5231 Out of Office Hours, Registrar: 01-650 4489

Other Departments of THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN Chancery, Library and Museum: St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.l. 01-253 6644 Treasurer and Accountant: 1 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.I. 01-235 5231 Press Secretary: 1 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.!. 01-235 5231 Out of Office hours, 01-727 2529 Editor, "The Review": 26 Pembroke Gardens, London, W.8. 01-603 8512 Stores Department: Priory House, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.I. 01- 253 6644 The Hospitaller, The Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem: St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.1. 01-253 6644 St. John House 50 Eaton Place, London, S.W.I. 01-235 2732

Telegraphic Address All Headquarters and Departments listed above: FIRSTAID, LONDONECI 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 draw the attention of a particular officer to the message, this should be done at the beginning of the text: For example : FIRSTAID LONDONECl ... For Chief-Commander, followed by message.

THE GRAND PRIORY IN THE BRITISH REALM OF THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN OF JERUSALEM

The St John Ambulance Association and Brigade Patron: Her Majesty the Queen (Sovereign Head of the Order)

President Field-Marshal H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, KG,KT, KP,PC,GMB, GCMG, GCVO (Grand Prior of the Order)

Commandant-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (Dame Grand Cross of the Order of S1. John. Appointed May 1928)

Deputy Commandant-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions HRH The Duchess of Gloucester (Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John. Appointed February 1937)

Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (Dame Grand Cross of the Order of st. John. Appointed February 1948) Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance Corps and Divisions HRH The Prince William of Gloucester (Knight of Justice November 1968)

Printed in England by Eyre & Spottiswoode Limited Her Majesty's Printers at Grosvenor Press Portsmouth

THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN

The Great Officers of the Grand Priory

HEADQUARTERS - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE Chief Commander Lieut.-General Sir William PIKE, KCB, CBE, DSO

Grand Prior Field-Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, KG, KT, KP, PC, GMB, GCMG, GCVO

Lord Prior The Lord Caccia, GCMG, GCVO

Prelate The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Donald Coggan, DD, Archbishop of York

Chancellor Sir Gilbert Inglefield, GBE, TD

Bailiff of Egle The Lord Wakehmst, KG, KCMG

The Executive Officers of the Grand Priory Chancellor Sir Gilbert Inglefield, G BE, TD

Secretary-General N. C. McClintock

Receiver-General H. F. Parshall, TD

Chief Commander and Commissioner-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Lieut.-General Sir William Pike, KCB, CBE, DSO

Director-General St. John Ambulance Sir Hugh Stephenson, GBE, KCMG, CIE, cvo

Hospitaller T. Keith Lyle, CBE, MD, MCH, FRCP, FRCS

Almoner Sir Gerald Creasy, KCMG, KCVO, OBE

BRANCHES ASSOCIATION Director-General Sir Hugh STEPHENSON, GBE, KCMG, CIE, cvo Director Sir David WILKINSON, Bt. DSC Assistant Directors K. C. COOK, FCA, F. G. THOMAS, MA Chief Medical Officer Professor H. C. Stewart, DL, MA, MD, PHD, FRCP, FFA, RCS Deputy Chief Medical Officer J. S. BINNING, TD, MB, CHB Assistant Chief Medical Officers C. C. MOLLOY, MB , BSC, G. O. HUGHES, MC, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP

Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer Colonel W. B. JAMES, MBE, MC, MB Secretary J. F. G. COLES, MBE, QPM Competitions Secretary D. J. BALLARD First Aid Training and Education Officer C. R. PILBEAM, SRN(SL), FICAP

BRIGADE Commissioner-in-ChiefLt.-Gen. Sir William PIKE, KCB,CBE, DSO Superintendent-in-ChiefThe Lady Moyra BROWNE, OBE, SEN Surgeon-in-Chief Colonel R. OLLERENSHAW, ERD, TD, QHS, DL, MA, BM, MRCS, DMRD Deputy Commissioner-in-ChiefRear Admiral R. S. WELLBY, CB, DSO Deputy Superintenden t-in-Chief (vacant) Assistant Commissioner-fn-Chief Lieut.-Colonel Arthur GORING Chief Nursing Officer Dame Barbara COZENS, DBE, RRC Staff Officers to C.-in-C.: Chief Staff Officer Wing Commander T. W. C. FAZAN; Major I. M. WILLIAMS; W. HICKS; Brigadier C. E. M. HERBERT, CBE Superintendent-in-Chief's Department: Principal Administrative Officer (N) Miss SHEILA PUCKLE MBE, TD Secretary to Superintendent-in-Chief Miss M. DOWNING, MBE Staff Officers The Lady Rosula GLYN, Mrs. M. BOOTHMAN Staff Officer to Chief Nursing Officer Mrs G. M. NICHOLLS, SRN Surgeon-in-Chief's Department: Assistant Surgeon-in-ChiefDr. J. C. GRAHAM, MRCS, LRCP, DIH Assistant to Surgeon-in-ChiefDr. R. M. ARCHIBALD, MB, CHB, DIH Staff Officers S. G. KIRKHAM, Captain D. J. LAFFERTY, MBE Chief Officer for Cadets Miss P. N. MORISON

Librarian Professor Lionel Butler, FRHISTS, MA, DPHIL

Registrar C. T. Evans, C MG

Genealogist Sir Anthony Wagner, KCVO

Director of Ceremonies Colonel P. H. Catt

The Priors of Priories The Earl of Haddo , G BE, TD (Scotland) The Lord Aberdare, DL (Wales) A. Gardner-Williams, MA (South Africa) H.E. Sir Arthur Porritt, GCMG, KCVO, CBE (New Zealand) H.E. The Rt. Hon. D. R. Michener, PC, QC, LLD (Canada) H.E. The Hon. Sir Paul Hasluck, GCMG, MA (Australia)

OVERSEAS Director Sir Hilton POYNTON, GCMG Secretary Miss E. WOOLRICH MEDICAL Chairman Medical Board Professor Sir Hedley ATKINS, KBE, DM, MCR, PPRCS of England Secretary P. N. ADAMS BUDGETARY PLANNING Director C. REES JENKINS Deputy Director S. BUNKER Appeals Organizer Colonel W. L. R. BENYON

SECRETARIAT Chief Secretary Brigadier Aubrey MILLER, DSO Registrar G. W. WOOD HILL Public Relations Consultant Colonel R. HOR BY Press Secretary Miss A. TURRELL Editor 'Review' F. DRISCOLL

Association Committee

Brigade Committee

CHAIRMAN Sir Hugh STEPHENSON, GBE, KCMG, CIE,

cvo, Director General, St. lohn Ambulance

DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN Sir David WILKINSON, Bt. DSC

Lieut.-General Sir William PIKE, KCB, CBE, DSO

Commissioner-in-Chief

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Director Association

THE SECRETARy-GENERAL THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF, NURSING CORPS AND DMSIONS

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

THE

THE SECRETARy-GENERAL

THE

CmEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION THE ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION THE DEPUTY CmEF MEDICAL OFFICER THE CoMMISSIONER-IN-CmEF, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CmEF, NURSING CORPS & DIVISIONS, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE THE SURGEON-IN-CmEF, ST. JOlIN AMBULANCE BRIGADE THE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE DIRECTOR BUDGETARY PLANNING THE CmEF SECRETARY

REPRESENTING SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENTS OF THE ORDER: Wales

John PICKFORD, MBE, DL Director Association, Priory for Colonel B. D. COTTON, OBE, TD Commandery of Ards Lieut.-Colonel J. R. L. TRAHERNE, DL Principal Secretary,

SURGEON-IN-CHIEF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF, NURSING CORPS AND DIVISIONS

THE DEPUTY

SURGEON-IN-CHIEF THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERS-IN-CHIEF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS-IN-CHIEF, NURSING CORPS AND DMSIONS THE ASSISTANT SURGEON-IN-CHIEF THE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION THE DIRECTOR OVERSEAS DIRECTOR BUDGETARY PLANNING THE CHIEF SECRETARY THE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER THE CHIEF OFFICER FOR CADETS THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, PRIORY FOR WALES THE COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Priory for Wales

NOMINATED BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL D. C. BALAAM, Post Office Dr L. J. BEYNON, TD British Medical Association R. G. BELLAMY Electricity Council R. L. BELLWOOD, TD Commander St. lA, Northumberland K. BIDEN-STEELE, MD, BS, DPH, DPM, DIH Army Department, Civilian Establishments D. BLACKTOP, OBE, MIFIREE Fire Services D. M. BOWICK British Railways Board Surgeon Vice-Admiral S. B. BRADBURY, CB, QPH Director-General Medical Services, Royal Navy Dr R. St. J. BUXTON, PHD, MB, BS, DCH County Director, Bristol M. Y. COBB, M B E Confederation of British Industry J. H. CHAMBERS, MB, CHB, CPH, DIH Ministry of Technology J. N. B. CHAMPAIN National Dock Labour Board P. W. DILL-RusSELL, CBE, MRCS, LRCP, FRSH Ministry of Overseas Development J. L. B. GARCIA, Dept. of Employment and Productivity Miss M. GEORGE, MBE Electrical Association for Women Br!gadier B. M. Gordon Director of Army Nursing Services and Matron-in-Chief MISS S. E. GRANT Department of Education and Science J. SHARP GRANT, MD, FRCS British Railways Board Air Marshal Sir George GUNN, KBE, CB, QHP, MB, CHB, DPH Director-General Medical Services, Royal Air Force A. HAMBLETO ,MC, QPM Police Forces H. J. HARRIS, MBE, BEM County Director, Kent G. O. HUGHES, MC, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, DPH, DIH Gas Council Col. Sir Eric ST. JOHNSON Police Forces K. J. JOHNSON Confederation of British Industry S. J. JUDSON British Railways Board Dr J. GRAHAM JONES, MRCS, LRCP, DIN Society of Occupational Medicine J. H. MITCHELL National Coal Board R. MURRAY, BSC, MB, CHB, DPH, DrR Medical Adviser, Trades Union Congress P. V. MUSTON Ministry of Health Dr P. A. B. RAFFLE London Transport Board Dame K. RAVEN OBE Ministry of Health Lieut.-General Sir Norman TALBOT, KBE, TD, QHS, MD, FRCOG Director-General Army Medical Services M. WILLIAMS, County Director, Berkshire 6

CHAIRMAN

APPOINTED BY COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF C. C. FAIRWEATHER, CB, CBE, TD, DL, JP, Commissioner, North Riding, YorkshireNo.1 Region . Sir William TAYLOR, BART, CBE, DL, JP, Commissioner, West Riding of Yorkshire-No.2 Region . L. LEE, Commissioner, Leicester and Rutland-No.3 RegIOn Capt. R. J. WENLEY, TD, DL, Commander St 1.A. Essex-l!0' 4 Region, ., Colonel H. A. LEWIS, MBE, TD, Commissioner, London (Prince of Wales s) Dlstnct-No. 5 Region . Brigadier T. E. D. KELLY, CBE, Commissioner, Berkshire-No. 6 Re~lOn Major T. W. GRACEY, Commissioner, E. S. & N. Devon-No.7 l!-eglOn . Lieut.-Colonel C. P. VAUGHAN, DSO, Commissioner, Worcestershlre-No. 9 ReglOn Major W. H. WALKER, Commissioner, Duke of Lancaster's Distri~t-No. 10 Region Major S. W. BARROW, DFC, TD, Commissioner, Kent-No. 1~ Regl.on Mrs A. F. MANLEY, MA, County Superintendent (N), Cambridgeshire Mrs C. B. DUTFlELD, County Superintendent (N), Wiltshire Mrs E. M. HODGES, County Superintendent (N), Sussex C. P. LONGLAND, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), Surrey . ,. . Miss 1. L. ROBINSON, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), London (Prince of Wales s) Dlstnct

Brigadier

Women's Advisory Committee CHAIRMAN The Lady Moyra BROWNE, OBE, SEN,

Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT-IN-ClflEF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS-IN-CHIEF PRINCIP AL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (N) THE CmEF NURSING OFFICER, AND NURSING TRAINING ADVISER THE ClllEF OFFICER FOR CADETS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR WALES (LADY TRAHERNE) THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (N), FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (THE CoUNTESS OF RODEN)

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Mi ss M. JACKSON, SR ,SCM, D ,County Superintendel/t (N), Northumberland-No.1 Region Mrs G. W. LODGE, OB E, JP, District Superintendent (N), West Riding of Yorkshire-No.2

Region Mrs S. L. M. ARMITAGE, SRN, County Superintendent (N), Leicestershire and Rutland-No. 3 Region Mrs A. F. MANLEY, MA, County Superintendent (N), Cambridgeshire-No.4 Region Mrs D. HOADLEY, District Superintendent (N), London (Prince of Wales's) District-No.5 Region Mrs E. M. WATERS, RSCN, County Superintendent (N), Berkshire-No.6 Region Mrs C. B. DUTFIELD, County Superintendent (N), Wiltshire-No.7 Region Mrs J. V. B. CONGREVE, County Superintendent (N), Herefordshire-No. 9 Region Vacant- No. 10 Region .M rs E. M. HODGES, County Sliperintendent (N), Sussex-No. 12 Region

ST. JOHN AMBUL ANCE REGIONAL ORGANISATION

Durham Northumberland Yorkshire, North Riding

Yorkshire, East Riding Yorkshire, West Riding

3 Derbyshire

Bedfordsbire Cambridgeshire Essex Hertfordshire Norfolk Suffolk

CHAIRMAN Miss P. N. MORISON, The Chief Officer f or Cadets

Ireland) * Miss E. GARRETT, Commandery Staff Officer (Cadets (N))-Commandery of Ards (Northern Ireland) *

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Miss J. W. ADAMS, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), North Riding of Yorkshire-No.1

Region B. R. JARMAN, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), West Riding of Yorkshire-No.2 Region R. BRADBURY, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) , Nottinghamshire Mrs M. BALL, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) , Bedfordshire-No. 4 Region Miss r. L. ROBINSO , District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), London (Prince of Wales's) DistrictNo.5 R egion Miss D. M. CANDY, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Oxfordshire-No. 6 Region Miss J. ASH, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Gloucestershire-No. 7 Region Mrs. A. L. GROVES, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Herefordshire-No. 9 Region N. PIMBLETT, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), Duke of Lancaster's District-No. 10 Region C. P. LONG LAND, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), Surrey-No. 12 Region

• Joint R ep resentation having Olle Vote .

R. RUTHERFORD, TD, MB, BS, JP (Durh am)

Sir William TAYLOR, Bart, CBE, DL, JP . . (West RIdmg)

L. LEE, (Leicestershire)

Leicestershire and Rutland Lincolnshire Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire Nottinghamshire

Cadet Advisory Committee

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Mrs J. D. SMITH, Chief Officer for Cadets for Wales J. H. JOHNSTONE, Commandery Staff Officer (Cadets (A))-Commandery of Ards (Northern

Representative Commanders, St. John Amblilance

R egion

Captain R. J. WENLEY, TD, DL, JP (E ssex)

5 London District

Group Captain G. H. PIRIE, CBE, DL, J~ . (London Dlstnct)

6 Berkshire Buckinghamshire Dorset Hampshire Isle of Wight Oxford

Commander E. A. MORRISON, RN (Hampshire)

Bristol Cornwall Devon, E.S. and N. Gloucestershire Plymouth, S. W. Devon and E. Cornwall Somerset Wiltshire

Major T. W. GRACEY (E.S. and N. Devon)

(Priory for Wales)

Birmingham Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire Worcestershire

Lieut-.Colonel C. P. VAUGHA , DSO . (W orces tersh 1re)

Cheshire Cumberland and Westmorland Isle of Man Lancashire

The Lord COZENS HARDY, OBE, DL , JP (Lancashire)

Guernsey Jersey Kent Surrey Sussex

Captain F. J. CARTWRIGHT, CVO , OBE , R (Retd.) (Surrey)

Pages 10 to 72 amended to 30lh August, 1970 (except where otherwise specified)

BERKSHIRE Commissioner Brigadier T. E. D. Kelly, CBE . e ut Commissioner W. G. Thomas, 27 Berkeley Avenue, Readmg D p y S uperll1 . t en den t (N) Mrs E . M. Waters County " SRCN Woodpecker Farm, Warren Row, War grave (Tel.

The St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade DISTRICTS AND COUNTIES OF ENGLAND, CHANNEL ISLANDS AND ISLE OF MAN

o;~:d

(Tel. 023468818) (w.e. Oct. 1970) Deputy Commissioner Major-General F. D. Moore, CB, CBE, DL, 'Corn Close,' Felmersham, Bedford

(Tel. Sharnbrook 440)

Coullty Superintendent (N) Miss 1. M. Pemberton, 2 Brook Street, Luton (Tel. Luton 30495) County Surgeon J. D. Clark, MB, BS, 87 West Street, Dunstable Asst.CoUlzty Superintendent (N) Miss T. E. Whitbread, 64 Heronscroft, Putnoe, Bedford County Nursing Officer Mrs M. Ramsay, Hospital Lodge, Potton Road, Biggleswade Coullty Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. Jeeves, 19 Fillsbury Road, Luton County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. Ball, 118 Oakley Road, Luton County Staff Officers R. Ellison, 370 Old Bedford Road, Luton (Treasurer) W. R. Kendall,

47 Bancroft Road, Luton (Training) Miss L. M. Grimmer, 3 Station Road, Ampthill Mrs. E. Roberts, 104 Brendon Avenue, Luton County Secretary (Association and Brigade) H. Banks, 26 Bishopscote Road, Luton (Tel. Luton 5263 1) County P.R.O. Miss T. W. Whitbread, 64 Heronscroft, Putnoe, Bedford (Tel. 67635)

Mrs L. D.

SOUTHERN AREA Area Superintendent (A) A. G. Noble, 12 Sunridge Avenue, Luton Area Superintendent (N) Mrs S. M. Higgs, 30 Stratford Road, Luton Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Mrs L. M. Cowley, SRN, 41 Filmer Road, Seagrave, Luton Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) 1. F. G. Cole, 256 West Street, Dunstable Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs S. Cato, 37 Kingsdown Avenue, Luton Area Staff Officers Mrs F. J . Bunyan, 3 Wickstead Avenue, Luton F. G. Bowles, c/o St Mary's Hospital, Luton

BERKSIllRE County Office St John House, 101 London Road, Reading (Tel. Reading 54(71) COllnty President (Brigade) General Sir Rodney Moore, GCVO, KCB, CBE, DSO COllllty Vice-Presidents (Brigade) Mrs C. van Bergen (NurSing) Major H. Tracy Barclay, OBE, TD

Major J. O. K. Purdey Commander St J. A. Brigadier T. E. D. Kelly, CBE, 'Thomason,' Kings Ride, Camberley Surrey (Tel. 21518) , A ociation Cty. Director M. Williams, Luker, 47 High Street, Theale, Reading, RG5 5AH Dep. A sn. Cty. Director R. W. Luck, Roche Mount, Padworth Common, Reading 10

D. M.

Llo~d,

32 Shmfield .Road,

Rea~I?g

. A. M. Syms, 1 Annerley Gardens, Reading (Stores) County Secretary (Association and Brigade) Mrs G. E. Thomas, 27 Berkeley Avenue, ReadlDg

County Office St John House, St John's Street, Bedford Coul1fy President The Lady Zia Wernher, CBE County Vice-Presidents The Lord Luke, TD, DL, JP Mrs. R. V. Phipps, JP (Nursing) The Hon. Pearl Lawson Johnston, OBE (Ambulance and Nursing Cadets) Association Cty. Director Vacant Commissioner Professor J. C. Watts, OBE, MC, FRCS, Dunblane, 1 Rothsay Place, Bedford

NORTHERN AREA Superintendent (A) W. J. Poulter, c/o 4 Faldo Road, Bedford Superintendent (N) Vacant Surgeon J. F. Hindle, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, 35 Alameda Road, Ampthill Nursing Officer E. V. Williams, SRN, RNMS, 3 Berkeley Road, Bedford Sta./f Officers E. A. Millward, 7 The Close, Newton-Blossomville, Turvey, Beds Valentme, 71 Chestnut Avenue, Bedford

Sonning Common (Admin) (Hospital Libraries)

(Trea~urer) Major S. E. Fairclough, 2 Webster Close, Tittle Row, Malde~ead (A~ffiln) (CompetitlOns) The Hon. J. D. A. J. Monson, Southlake House, Shurlock Row, Readmg (Admm)

BEDFORDSIllRE

Area Area Area Area Area

06282 565) M E M Latto LRCP & S DOBST " RCOG 4 Derby Road, Caversham, Reading Coullty Surgeon rs . . , Asst Cty Surgeon VacaJ1t Assr" Cty' Superintendent (N) Mrs K. S. Henderson, West Woodhay House, Newburyinfi ld Cou~ty Nursing Officer Miss U. J. Haslam, SRN, 'Jasmine Cottage,' Emmet's Nest, B e County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. F. Knott, 15 Hampden Road, Wantage County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. G. H. Marriot, The ~olly, Inkpen, Newb~ry I d C t Staff Officers Mrs Thomas, 27 Berekeley Avenue, Readmg Mrs J. E. ~orns, 106 Kenny.an s

(Tel. 50381) P.R.O. Capt. P. B.Murpby, GM, 44 Cbandos Road, Newbury (Tel. 2199)

ASSOCIATION CENTRES ASCOT Secretary Mrs Davis, 113 Fembank Road, Ascot BRIMPTON . Secretary Mrs G. Bowden, 'Redlands,' Brimpton Common, ReadlDg

~;~s~d~~t Mrs E. J. Mockler

Secretary Mrs Rosser, 'Moonrakers', 31 New Road, East Hagboume, near Didcot FINCHAMPSTEAD 27 B k I A Reading President Sir Ambrose Flux-Dundas, KCSI Secretary Mrs G. E. Thomas, er e ey venue, HUNGERFORD Secretary Mrs Joan Richins, 2 Priory Close, Hungerford

MAIDENHEAD b h R d M'd h d President Lady Milverton Secretary Miss M. Fewtrell, 127 West oroug oa, aI en ea READING Secretary Mrs G. E. Thomas, 101 London Road, Reading WINDSOR h President The Mayor Chairman Rev. E. Dawson-Walker, MA Secretary A. Young, 29 Art ur Road, Windsor WOKINGHAM . Secretary Mrs Rogers, 1 Salisbury Close, off Evendons Lane, Wokingham BRIGADE AREAS EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. M. Horlick, Woodlands House, ~emenham, Henley-on-Thames Area Nursing Officer Mrs P. L. Bentley, SR N, 27 Sheet Street, Wmdsor . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. L. Blofield, Winsford, 2 .Churc~ Road, Old Wmdsor Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Lady Elizabeth Godsal, I:Iames Hill, Twyford Area Staff Officer E. A. Day, 145 Maidenhead Road, WlDdsor CENTRAL (READING) AREA

Area Commissioner D. F. Rowlands, MB, BS, DPH, DOBST, RCOG, 40 Balmore Dnve, Caversham, Rea~g

Area Area Area Area

Superintendent (A) P. Hitchins, 23 Windermere Road, Readmg Surgeon G. B. Stephenson, LMSSA, Tudor Cottage, Beech Hill . Nursing Officer Mrs D. A. Moss, SRN, 102 Waverley Road, Readmg . Staff Officers G. A. Moss, 102 Waverley Road, Reading C ..Chandler, 23 LO.me Street, Readmg

Mrs F. Winterbourne, 12 Weald Rise, Reading Road, Reading

Miss P. M. Neighbour, 48 Swamstone

WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner D. Leigh, BM, BCH, Childrey Manor, Childrey, Wantage Area Superintendent (N) Vacant Area Nursing Officer Miss B. Rennison, SRN, 7 Mill Lane, Lambourn Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. J. Penfold, Mayfield House, Lambourn Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs P. A. Nugent, Limes Farm, Upper Lambourn

BIRMl GHAM BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM County Office Nelson Memorial Hall, 100 Lionel Street Birmingham 3 (Tel. Birmingham Central 6660) , Coullty President (Brigade) Alderman E. E. Mole, OBE, JP County Vice-Presidents Lt-Col. R. N. Houston Mrs Doris Rudd (NurSing) Vacant (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs. P. Cadbury (Nursing Cadets) Commander Sf J.A. Vacant Association Cty. Director S. J. Weir, 197 Monyhull Road, Kings Norton Birmingham 30 (Tel. 021 KIN 4801) , Commissioner YV'. W. Cashmore, MA, MRCS, LRCP, 8 Cherry Hill Road, Barnt Green, Nr Birmingham Deputy Comm.lssLOner R. L. Rhymer, 203 Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham 13 County Superintendent (N) Mrs B. D. D. Watson, 'Edgefield', Mearse Lane, Barnt Green, Birmingham County Sllrg~on A. L. L1o~d, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, 95 Grange Road, Small Heath, Birmingham County Nursing Officer MIss A. L. Gadd, SRN, 75 Wickets Tower, Priory Road, Birmingham 5 COllnty Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. C. Miller, 78 Woodford Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham 34 County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss F. I. Bott, 25 Farndon Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham 8 County Staff Officers W. Pate (Auxiliary), 21 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14 (~re~urer) 1. H. Tlll1.ll1.S, 154 Nechells Park R oad, Birmingham L. J. Rose, 72 Sandhurst Avenue Bum.mgham 34 G. V. Holbutt, 16 Sandhurst Avenue, Birmingham 34 Coullty Secretary Mrs B. N. Lewis, 28 Naunton Close, Selly Oak, Birmingham County Sergeant-Major R. C. N. Day, 297 Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham 29

A..

ASSOCIATION CENTRES BIRMINGHAM COUNTY CENTRE President Arthur Lloyd Chairman S. J . Weir, 147 Monyhill Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham 20 Secretary Vacant (All correspondence to: 100 Lionel Street, Birmingham 3) SUTfON COLOFIELO Secretary Sergeant L. A. Freeman, c/o Sutton Coldfield Police Station Sutton Coldfield ~~~~

SOLIHULL Chairman Councillor L. J. Coombes Warwick

Secretary Sergeant A. J. Wood, c/o R.Q. Warwickshire Police,

BRIGADE AREAS NORTHERN (SUTTON COLD FIELD) AREA Area Commissioner T. S. Hurley, 39 Blackrock Road, Erdington, Birmingham 23 Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Miss D. E. Meadows, 29 Beeches Drive, Erdington, Birmingham 24 ea Su~·gkeon E. L. Butler, MB, CHB, BSC, MRCS, LRCP, 'Wits End,' Norton Curiieu, Lower Norton, Arw arwlC Area Nursing Officer Miss B. J. Wright, SRN, 60 Sandbourne Road, Birmingham 8 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. A. Budd, 19 The Grove, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield Area Staff Officer (Ca.dets) (N) Mrs E. Everill, 51 Lozells Street, Birmingham Area Staff Officers MISS L. K. Jefferson, 85 Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham 34 (Training) Miss M. E. ~arb.orne, 153 Wyrle~ Road, Witton, Birmingham A. E. R. Pursall, 150 Turfpitts Lane, Blru:.l~gham 23 (Publtc Duties) J. A. Phillips, 30 Cantlow House, Ketley Croft, Birmingham 12 (TralDlDg)

CENTRAL (BIRMINGHAM) AREA Area Commissioner A. . Ford, 85 Woodleigh Avenue, Harborne, Birmingham 17 Area Superintendent (A) B. Thompson, 11 Merepool Road, Little Sutton, Sutton Coldfield Area Superintendent (N) Mrs W. M. James, 57 Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham Area Surgeon V. A. Lloyd, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, OPH, 53 Mackenzie Road, Moseley, Birmingham 11 Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area taffOfficer (Cadets) (A) E .. H. Giles, 121 Yardley Wood Road, Solihull Lodge, Shirley, Warks. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) MISS G . D. Marlow, 43 Midhurst Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham 30 Area Staff ~fficers Mrs W. M. Ellison, 92 Havelock Road, Alwn Rock, Birmingham 8 (Training) G. E. Snuth, 7 0 born Road, Handsworth, Birmingham (Public Duties) P. A. Reed, 149 Rotton Park Road, Edgba ton, Birmingham (Trea urer) Mi A. Cooper, Rose Cottage, Habberlcy Road, Wribbenhall, Bewdley, Worcestershire Area Sergeant-Major J . J. Ward, Malsborough Road, Small Heath, Birmingham 10

SOUTHERN (SOLflffULL)AREA . Area Commissioner Col. E. R. Price, CBE, TO, OL, 31 Lea Green Lane, Wythall, Worcestershue Area Superintendent (A) F. W. Meredeth, 37 Hawkhurst Road,.Kings Heat.h, Bi~mingham Area Superintendent (N) Miss 1. Kirk, 24 St Gerards Road, SohbuIl, WarwIckshIre Area Surgeon W. H. Dunn, MRCS, LRCP, 14 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwickshi~e . Area Nursing Mrs M. Freeborough, SR N, 249 Alexander Road, Acocks Green, Blffrunghau:. . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. O. Booton, 88 Longmoor Road, Hasbury, Halesow~n, ~Imungham Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss N. A. Hannay, 33 Studland Road , Hall Green, Bmrungham 28 Area Staff Officers R. E. Cooper, 154 Nansen Road, Birmingham 8 Miss F. .A. Tovey, 3 Cedar Road, Bourneville, Birmingham 30 (Public Duties) Miss 1. G. Sutton,.192 WarwIck Road, Acocks Green Birmingham (Secretary) F. Grant, 136 Castle Lane, Soli hull (Treasurer) Area Se;geant-Major A. Morris, 3 Pendennis Close, Birmingham 30

BRISTOL

ASSOCIATION Association Cty. Director Dr R. St. J. Buxton, Staddlestones, 21 Southmead Road, Bristol BSI0 5DL

COUNTY CENTRE President The Dean of Bristol Chairman Dr R. St J. Buxton 51 Coronation Road, Bristol 3

Secretary C. W. T. Farley,

BRIGADE County Office Unity Street, St Philip's, Bristol 2 (Tel. 22431) County President His Grace The Duke of Beaufort, KG, PC, GCVO . County Vice-Presidents Mrs H. L. Burgess N. Frost, CBE Rev. Canon R. F. Cartwnght, MA Mrs E. K. Twist (Nursing Cadets) . Commissioner Lt-Col. A. W. Thompson, OBE, MC, TO, 'Trinmore,' Clifton Down, Bnstol 8 (Tel 294781) Deputy Commissioner Vacant . Assistant Commissioner (County Secretary) G. J. Creech, MBE, FRSH, MAPHI, 30 FIr Tree Lane, St George, Bristol 5 (Tel. 674522) . . County Superintendent (N) Mrs G. A. A. Caple, 'Ferndale', 102 Woodland Way, Kmgswood, Bnsto~ County Surgeon J. A. Lanson Roberts, MB, CHB, LRCP, MRCS, 46 Charnhi.1l Drive, Mangotsfield, BrIstol County Nursing Officer Mrs D. M. Buxton, SRN, 21 Southmead Road, Bnstol B510-5DL County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. L. Cox, 70 Toronto R oad, Horfield, Bristol 7 . . County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss J. A. Frieze, SRN, 52 St John's Road, Bednunster, Bnstol County Staff Officers W. G. Carter, 61 Hamble Close, Thornbury, Bristol (Public Duties). C. Gribble, BEM, 7 Stanley Road, Redland, Bristol 6 (Competitions) E. J. Foley, 2 HIghfield Grove, Horfield, Bristol 7 Mrs M. C. Creech, 30 Fir Tree Lane, St George, Bristol 5 Miss L. G. Gorman, 12 Windmill Hill, Bedminster, Bristol 3 (Cadets) E. M. Bryant, 284 Redcatch Road, Knowle, Bristol 4 Miss D. L. Harris, AIAC, 7 Riverside, Nore Park Bristol (Treasurer) County Sergeant-Major Vacant County P.R.O. M. Fox, 'Dunmurry,' Goodeve Road, Sneyd Park, Bristol 9 (Tel. 681906)

BUCKINGHAMSIllRE County Office 2 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Bucks. (Tel. 0296 3886) County President The Earl Howe, CBE, OL, JP County Vice-Presidents Vacant (Ambulance) Mrs E. Mobbs (Nursing) R . H. Kipping, MB, CHB (Ambulance Cadets) The Countess Howe (Nursing Cadets) Commander St I.A. W. W. Williams, 20 Crow's Road, Epping, Essex (Tel. 01 375-4685) Association Cty. Director R. H. Kipping, MB, CHB, Broom Cottage, 45 Ledborough Lane, Beaconsfield Commissioner (Vacant) County Superintendent (N), The Lady Camoys, 'Stonor Park', Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. (Tel. 0491-63 300) County Surgeon Miss M. F. Gillison, MB, BS, 'The Old Boot,' Dinton, Nr Aylesbury Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mi s B. M. White, 'Hillview,' Loudwater, High Wycombe County Nursing Officer Miss P. S. Rookby, SRN, 'Longleat,' One Pin Lane, Farnham Common, Nr Slough County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Coullty Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. E. White, 'Cleveland,' Claremont Gardens, Marlow

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

County Staff Officers Miss N. M. Sale, The Croft, Walton Road, Aylesbury (Training) Miss G. M. Ives, Rylmer, Limmer Lane, High Wycombe, Bucks. (Training) J. R. Brookman, 38 Healey Avenue, High Wycombe (public Duties and Transport) 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, Amersham (Cadets) C. Lamboume, 3 Mill Road, Wingrave D. Orlik, Stratton Cottage, Stratton Road, Beaconsfield Mrs Z. Botsford, 5 Cleveland Road, Aylesbury Mrs S. McL. Johnson, The Red House, Bearswood End, Beaconsfield J. R. Brookman, 38 Healey Avenue, High Wycombe The Hon. Miss G . Stonor, Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames Miss P. M. Tullett, Flat 5, New Cbilterns, Lincoln Park, Amersham A. Lee, 75a Bookerhill R oad, High Wycombe County Secretary (Association and Brigade) Mrs E. P. Somers, 2 Wendover Road, Aylesbury

Deputy Commissioner G. Walker, PHD, MSC, 'Kersell', Sedley Taylor Road, Cambridge (Tel. 475~7) County Superintendent (N) Mrs A. F. Manley, MA, Breckfoot, Whitwell Way, Coton (Tel. Madmgley

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner R. L. Jillett, MB, BS, DPM, 9 Park Road, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury Area Superintendent (A) B. Stevens, 31 Gloucester Road, Wolverton Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. C. Page, 24 Moreton Road, Buckingham Area Surgeon Dr E. Witheridge, MB, CHB, 1 Calverton Road, Stony Stratford Area Nursing Officer A. Brandi, SRN, 33 Chestnut Crescent, Bletchley Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs S. J. Gurney, 13 Osborne Street, Wolverton Area Staff Officers W. McGrane, 30 Fox Gate, Newport Pagnell Mrs. J. M. Ranson, 87 Jersey R oad, Wolverton E. J. Irons, 126 Church Green Road, Bletchley H. G. Berridge, 31 Thompson Street, New Bradwell Mrs L. K. Green, 107 High Street, Stony Stratford T. L. Dixon, 20 Oxford Street, Wolverton Mrs J. Mylam, 40 San Remo Road, Aspley Guise CENTRAL AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) W. H. G. Gibbs, 17 Norwood Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe A /Area Superintendent (N) Mrs A. M. Carey, SRN, 'Chevry', Peter's Lane, Monks Risborough, Aylesbury Area Surgeon M. B. W. Burne, MRSC (Eng), LRCP (London), DPH, 'Eden House', Clifton Lawns, Chesham Bois Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. G. Bignell, 24 Carrington Road, Southcourt, Aylesbury Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss A. L. Evans, 171 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury Area Staff Officers D. G. Anstead, 111 Whitelands Road, High Wycombe (Cadets) Mrs C. J. Rumble, 'Hamilton', Colville Road, High Wycombe Mrs N . E. Cook, 'Calabar', Plantation R oad, Amersham D. W . Bulmer, Strathenden, Littleworth SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner R. Piper, MB, BCH, MRCS, LRCP, DPH, 'Hameslin', Bulstrode Way, Gerrards Cross Area Superintendent (A) P. L. Pendry, BEM, 48 Ryvers Road, Langley, Slough Area Superintendent (N) Mrs P . D. Purdue, SRN, 21 The Normans, Wexham Court Estate, Slougb Area Surgeon J. V. Thomas, MB, BS, DOBST, RCOG, The Hermitage, Common Road, Langley Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. Winfield, Tithe Farm, Park Road, Stoke Poges Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)Vacant Area Staff Officers J. R. Gregory, 'TothilI,' Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges J. A. T. Sim, 20 Lynwood Avenue, Slough B. RockeJl, 6 Glanmor Road , Slough Mrs L. V. Rogan, 3 Paxton Avenue, ChaJvey, Slough

G' C b' d 428) . County Surgeon C. W. Walker, MB, MRCS, LRCP, 62 High Street, Irton, am n ge County Nursing Officer G. J. J. Dodd, SRN, 'Eastmoor', Paddock Way, SawstoJ?County Staff Officers A. S. Le Ruez, Lloyd's Bank Ltd, 3 Sidney Street, Cambndge Mrs K. G. Peters, Baitsbite Lock, Milton . County Secretary Mrs E. J. Pigott, 16 Gilbert Road, Cambndge, CB4 3PF (Tel. 56301) ELY AREA Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. M. Vawser, 8 Regent Avenue, March Area Surgeon F. G. A. Beckett, MA, MB, CHB, Bamacrea, lOA Egremo~t Street, Ely, Cambs Area Nursing Officer L. W. Beazley, SRN, The County Hospital, Doddmgt<:>n, March Area Staff Officer Mrs M. 1. Holdham, The Stores, Church Road, Elm, Wlsbech CAMBRIDGE AREA Area Commissioner R. T. Woombell, 62 Cowper Road, Cambridge. Area Superintendent (A) G. Y. Burnham, 35 Orchard Street, Camb:ldge Area Superintendent (N) Mrs E. J. Pigott, 16 Gilbert Road, Cambr~dge, CB4 3PF Area Nursing Officer Mrs P. Symonds, SRN, 28 Leys Road, Cambndge Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant . . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss J. M. Howe, 19 Hlghworth Avenue, Cambndge Area Staff Officer J. Diggle, 6 South Terrace, Sawston

CHESlllRE Commander St J. A. Lieut.-Col. D. H. S. Pain,

MBE, TD

ASSOCIATION County Director H. Watson, FCA Assistant County Director Vacant County Secretary Superintendent D . Bailey, County Police Office, Crewe CENTRES HEADQUARTER CENTRE Chairman H. Watson, FCA ALTRINCHAM

President The Mayor

Secretary Vacant

Secretary W. J. Saunders, Police Office, Dunham Road, Altrincham

BEBINGTON

Chairman W. S. Jones

Secretary Const. K. J. Foster, 54 Acreville Road, Wirral, Bebington

BIRKENHEAD

President The Mayor Chairman W. Middleton Secretary F. J. Lovel~dy, c/o Ocean Steam Ship Co Ltd, Odyssey Personnel Dept, Odyssey Works, Corporation Works, Blrkenbead CHESTER

President Chairman of R.D.C. Chairman Police Woman Superintendent J. Hunt Secretary Chief Inspector R. R. Hunt, Cheshire Constabulary, Castle Esplanade, Chester CONGLETON

President Cllr. J. Alcock Chairman Cllr. F. Heapy, Ave., Buglawton, Congleton

CAMBRIDGESlllRE ASSOCIATION Association Cty. Director Vacant Secretary Miss W. E. Boyden, 7 Oakroyd Crescent, Wisbech

BRIGADE Coullty Office Fitzpatrick House, 3 Barton Road, Cambridge (Tel. 55334-56301) County President Vacant County Vice-President Major G . M. Macfarlane-Grieve Commissioner Vacant

Secretary Const. L. P. Hughes, 92 Clayton

CREWE

President The Mayor Chairman Dr J. Carson Headquarters, Civic Centre, Crewe

Secretary D . J. McCaskill, Divisional Police

ELLESMERE PORT

CENTRE (WISBECH)

President W. Stewart Elgood

President Ald. T. Astbury Chairman Inspector Bowden Road, Ellesmere Port, Wirral

Secretary Const. J. Royle, 427 Overpool

HYDE

President The Mayor Hyde

Chairman P. G . Wilkes

Secretary Inspector P. F. Hall, County Police Office,

NORTHWICH

President J. H. Eaden Chairman Vacant Road, Rudheath, Northwich

Secretary Mrs M. Adamson, Kenmare, Middlewich

CHESHIRE

CORNWALL

RUNCORN

President Dr. V. G. Cove

Chairman G. Dutton

Secretary J. Forshaw, 43 Halton Brow, Runcorn

SOUTH EAST CHESHIRE

President The Mayor Wilmslow

Chairman A. F. Cook

Secretary Sgt. J. R. Burton, County Police Office,

STOCKPORT

President The Mayor Chairman Chief Supt. T. Walker Headquarters, Stockport

Secretary Insp. H. Stowell-Smith, Police

WALLASEY

Chairman W. Marshall

Secretary Sgt. D. Chaddock, Central Police Office, Wallasey

BRIGADE County Office Woodlea, 13 Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire (Tel. Hulme Hall 2345) County Vice-Presidents Vacant (Nursing) A. C. Bentley (Ambulance Cadets) Commissioner P. Edmonds, MD, LLB, 'Gillyfields,' Gaddum Road, Bowdon (Tel. Altrincham 2152) Deputy Commissioner J. Lawrence, BSC, CENG, FRIC, AMICHEM E, Woodlea, 13 Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme County Superintendent (N) Mrs. M. K. Burt Hamilton, Hertford, South Downs Road, Hale (Tel. Altrincham 1541) County Surgeon Mrs Jean E. Millar, MB, BCR, BAO, Dial House, Mile End Lane, Stockport Assistant County Surgeon A. G. Hick, MB, CHB, MD, DPH, LMSSA, 'Fernc1iff', Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport County Nursing Officer Mrs R. L. Allan, SRN, SCM, High Stacks, London Road, Poynton Assistant County Superintendent (N) Miss M. E. Dean, 13 De Quincey Road, Altrincham County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. N. Beckett, 28 Stalbridge Road, Crewe County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant County Staff Officers E. Allen Smith, 5 Claremont Road, Wallasey, Cheshire T. G. Cross, 40 New Street, Altrincham Sheila G. Maddock, MB, CBB, 52 Wel1field Road, Culcueth, Warrington County Secretary Mrs A. Lawrence, 13 Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme (Tel. Hulme Hall 2345) County P.R.O. D. T. Bomford, 37 Beechfield Road, Davenport, Stockport (Auxiliary). (Tel. SteppingHi1l4217) County Treasurer R. Owens, National Provincial Bank Ltd ., Altrincham EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner Lieut.-Col. 1. C. Pedley, TD, Merton Cottage, 60 Ack Lane, East Bramhall Area Superintendent (A) W. B. Harrison, 31 Downham Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. J. Bomford, 37 Beechfield Road, Davenport, Stockport Area Surgeon C. Shiers, MRCS, LRCP, 37 St. Ann's Road, North Cheadle Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. Cole, SRN, 4 Marsham Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. E. McCormick, 15 Alders Road, Disley, Nr Stockport Area Staff Officers E. T. Storer, 1 Fence Street, Stockport (Training); J. E. Marsden, 239 Stockport Road, Timperley Mrs 1. C. Bearon, 1 Harleen Grove, Offerton, Stockport A. T. Walmsley, 45 Cherry Tree Lane, Romiley R . A. Fielding, Netherlands, Lawrence Road, Hazelgrove, Stockport (Cadets) R. McCormick, 15 Alders Road, Disley CENTRAL AREA Area Commissioner H. G. Hemming, 4 Cherington Close, Northenden, Manchester 23 Area Superintendent (A) L. J. Evans, 1 Stanway Drive, Hale, Altrincham Area Superintendent (N) Mrs B. Smith, 70 Salisbury Avenue, Crewe Area Surgeon B. S. Rose, MRCS, LRCP, DRCOG, Dulverton, Mere Heath, Northwich Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss H. M. Prince, 9 Victoria Road, Stockton Heath Area S.taff Officers G. H. Gandy, 32 Green Avenue, Davenham, Northwich Mrs B. Smith, 8 Nile Street, Crewe R . Hayes, 1 Emmett Street, Barnton, Northwich (Training) Mi s J. Waring, 19 Tynedale Avenue, Crewe (Cadets) Mrs A. V. Hemming, 4 Cheringham Close, Northenden, Manchester, M23 OFE J. Carson, MB, M RCP, DPH, ] 16 London Road, Stapley, Nantwich F. Wright, 29 Albion Street, Crewe A. Smith, 70 Salisbury Avenue, Crewe WESTERN AREA Area COlllll1i sioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) J. Harney, 53 Woodyear Road, Bromborough , Wirral Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Thomson, 15 Lynwood Avenue, Wallasey Area Surgeoll Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs G. M. Stimson, 308 Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester Area Staff Officers H. Storer, 92 Claremount Road, Wallasey Miss M. E. Mason, 4 Lome Road, Oxton, Birkenhead H . . 1. Harris, 13 Asterfield Avenue, Bebington, Wirral

County Office 18 Dean Street, Liskeard (Tel. Liskeard 2010) County President The Lady Mary Pawle . Ash County Vice-Presidents Kingsley Smith, JP (Ambulance) Mrs A. M. Blackwood MIS H .. C. er, lI.r . g) T 0 SI·vell (Ambulance Cadets) The Lady Mary Holborow (Nursll1g Cadets) ( MBE, JP lYurSln •• ·d f d S It h Commander St I.A. Rear Admiral L. A. Boutwood, CB, OBE, DL, Golden Cap, TI e or, a as ." . (Tel. Landrake 237) Association Cty. Director T. O. S. Sivell, Acton, Lake Lane, Liskeard Commissioner Rear Admiral L. A. Boutwood, CB, OBE,. DL De uty Commissioner W. L. Stewart, MB, CHB, Tremethlck, Grampound . Co~nty Superintendent (N) Princess Chula Chakrabongse, Tredethy, Bodrnm (Tel. St. Mabyn 232) County Surgeon Dr E. H. Eastcott, Gwel Marten, Probus, Nr Truro . Asst County Superintendent (N) Miss N. K. Kellard, MBE, Outlands, 18 Northfield Dnve, Truro Cou~ty Nursing Officer Miss A. Saxby, MVO, SRN, CuttIe Cottage, The Green, Point Devoran, Nr Truro County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. H. Pascoe, 10 Belle Vue, Redruth County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss K. Govier, 13 Tredydan Road, Launceston . County Staff Officers W. H. Maycock, 'Lyndale,' Tresillian, Truro (Transport) F. Polkinghorne, 'H land' Heanton Villas Redruth (Competitions) P. Pearce, Barc1ays Bank, Falmouth (Treasurer) y " ( .. ) D. D. Towle, MA, MB, BCH, BAO, Rosehill House, Par. Trammg . . County Secretary (Association and Brigade) Miss J. V. Yeo, Beech VIew, St Cleer, Liskeard (Tel. Liskeard 2419) . County P.R.O. A. S. Webber, 'Pen Berry', Rhind Street, Bodmm (Tel. 2436)

EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner J. J. Pearce, 'Trevithick,' 94 Bonython Road, Newquay Area Superintendent (A) S. T. Bunt, 42 Henver Road, Newquay . Area Superintendent (N) Mrs o. D. Potts, Metheral Tredethy, Bodmm Area Surgeon G. F. Barnes, MB, BS, DRCOG, Morfa Hall, Newquay . . Area Nursing Officer Mrs D. E. E. Gillard, SRN, :Ter,n', Pende~n D~IYe, Llskeard Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. Herbert, 'Merbilla, Lodge Hill, Liskeard . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs S. T. Symons, SRN, SCM, 'Trevardhan', St. Endellion, P~rt Isaae Area Staff Officers F. A. Cutler, 'Gresham,' 100 Mount Wise, Newquay S. J. C:0ok , 3 laha Road, Newquay (Appeals) R . J. Bray, 1 Glen Road, ~adebridg~ R. B. Truscott, Glenray, Two Trees, Wadebridge (Cadets) Miss B. Elliott, 24 Poldhill Road, Llskeard

WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner B. S. Seymour, 60 Trefusis Road, Redruth Area Superintendent (A) G. R. Rodda, 'Muritai,' Campfield Hill, Truro Area Superintendent (N) Miss F. W. Paul, 4 Park Road, Redruth Area Surgeon H. D. Eddy, MC, BM, B CB, MRCS, LRCP, 27 Lemon Street,. Truro Area Nursing Officer Miss P. M. Taylor, SRN, Mount Pleasant, 6 SunnYSIde, Perranporth Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. B. Ollerearnshaw, Wakefield, Pare Bean, St. Ives Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. 1. Wing, 40 Manor Road, Camborne . Area Staff Officers C. C. Pellowe, 3 Tolgus-Wartha, Redruth Mrs E. B. D. E. Eames, Channel VIew, Churchtown, Sennen, Penzance Miss C. K. Woodgate, 7 Trescobeas Road, Falmouth (Cadets) S. E. Polkinghorne, 103 Agar Road, Wogan Highway, Redruth

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND ASSOCIATION County Director W. T. Cavey County Secretary and Sec.retary, Headquarters Centre Inspector R . H. Hendrie, Chief Constable's Office, Carleton Hall, Penrith CENTRES APPLEBY & NORTH WESTMORLAND Chairman A. M. Gurden Secretary Const. T. L. Hewitt, County Police Station, Temple Sowerby, Westmorland CARLISLE

President The Mayor Chairman H. Robinson Hill, London Road, Carlisle CUMBERLAND MINES AND QUARRIES

Chairman J. W. Jones Ltd, Beckermet

Secretary A. J . S. Milligan, The Lodge, Chertsey ..

Secretary J. Walker, Safety Training Officer, The Beckermet Mmmg Co

CUMBERLAND AND

~TMORLAND

KENDAL President The Mayor Chairman Dr G. H. Edgecombe Secretary T. Whiteside, 19 White Stiles, Kendal KESWICK President Chairman U.D.C. Chairman W. Seal Secretary H. Pollard, 131 Main Street, Keswick MfLLOM President J. Newton Chairman J. Newton Secretary Donald Ross, 21 Londsale Road Millom PENRITH ' Chairman Dr D. M. Edington Secretary Const. C. Phillips, Police Station, Hunter Lane Penrith WHlTEHA YEN ' Presi~ent The Mayor Chairman Dr V. C. J. Harris Secretary Chief Inspector R. H. Hendrie, PolLee Headquarters, Carleton Hall, Penrith WORKINGTON Chairman Miss M. Young, SRN Secretary A. Rose, 3 Fell View, Scenery Hill, Bramthwaite, Workington BRIGADE County Office 32 Aglionby Street, Carlisle, Cumberland (Tel. Carlisle 28684 and Penrith 3280) County Presidents Vacant, Westmorland J. Westoll, OL, JP, Cumberland County Vice-Presidents Mrs M. L. Barraclough (Nursing), Cumberland Mrs F. M. Alexander (Nursing), Westmorland Commissioner Group Captain F. Aikens, AFC, 61 Beech Grove, Stanwix, Carlisle Deputy Commissioner P. A. M. Weston, FRCS, MB, BS, Haythwaite, Raughton Head, Nr Dalson Cumberland ' County Superintendent (A) T. H. Abbott, 10 Scaws Drive, Penrith County Superintendent (N) Mrs I. Carr, East Lodge, Edenhall, Penrith (Tel. 0768 81 239) County Surgeon N. L. Birkett, MA, MB, CHB, Kendal Wood, New Hutton, Kendal Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs M. D. E. Mylechreest, Freshfield Ambleside County Nursing Officer Miss D. I. Whiteley, SRN, Cumberland Infirma;Y, Carlisle County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. Stephenson, 70 Cumberland Street, Workington County Staff Officer (Cadets) (l!) Miss M. Young, SRN, 38 Mason Street, Workington County Staff Officers. J. H. Srruth,.1 Harvey Street, Carlisle (Treasurer) J. W. Crellin, 10 Kirk Bank, Cockermouth MISS A .. M. Srruth, Goody ~aise, Grasmere, Westmorland (Cadets) D. Graham, 460 ~~ndon Road, CarlIsle J. D. W. Rankin, SRN, MRSH, West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (TraIDlDg) County Sergeant-Major A. Husband, 1 Fairfield Gardens, Wigton Road, Carlisle County Secretary Mrs ~. Grey, Stanegate, Brampton, Cumberland (Admin) County P.R.O. H. Robmson, 29 Mallyclose Drive, Harraby, Carlisle (Tel. Carlisle 26587)

DERBYSHIRE ASSOCIATION Viscount Scarsdale, TO, Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derbyshire ASSOClOt/o1l Deputy County Director Colonel P. Hilton, MC, Alton Manor, Idridgehay

Assoc/:at~on Cry. Director

CENTRES DERBY President C. Middleton, MA Chairman A. W. Darrell Secretary J. O'Connor, 5 Alport Close (Plot 135), Laund Hook, Belper, Derby OERWE T AREA Secretary K. Hackney, Alton House, 20 Marlborough Road, Buxton GRANBY AND ILKESTON Presidellt I. A. A. Macdonald Chairman W. F. Rigley Secretary W. H. Sheldon, 78 Little Hallam Lane, Dkeston BRIGADE County O.ffi~e Ivy ~ouse, Ie The Green, Mickleover, Derby (Tel. 0332-53124) Coullly PreSIdent HIS Grace the Duke of Devonshire, PC, MC County Vice-Presidents Viscount Scarsdale, TO, (Ambulance) Sir John Crompton-Inglefield, Kt, J P, DL, TO (Ambulance Cadets) Vacant (Nursing Cadets) COli/missioner Capt P. J. B. Drury-Lowe, Locko Park, Derby (Tel. Derby 61517) Deputy Comll~issioner I. Mackenzie, MB, ~s, MRCS, LRCP, 141 Manor Road, Derby Olillty Surerlfltelldent ( ) Mrs C. L. MaIzel, JP, SRN, 'Carmel,' Mill Lane, Whitwell, Nr Worksop Coullty Surgeolls R. Latham Brown, MB, CHB, 103 PaImeston Street, Derby Mr Clara Stewart, MB, CHB, BAO, 74 Macclesfield Road, Buxton Co UII ty ursing Officer Miss E. E. Horton, SRN, 46A Newbold Road, Chesterfield

OERBYSHIRE County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. T. Browning, 91 Boulton Lane, Alvaston County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. Anderson, SRN, 31 Summerfield Crescent, Brimington, Chesterfield County Staff Officers Mrs G. E. H. Weatherby, 28 Kingston Street, Derby (Welfare) H. Spencer, 15 Buxton Road, Chaddesden, Derby County Secretary Miss E. F. Bell, Ivy House, Mickleover, Derby (Tel. Derby 53124) Asst. County Secretary Miss D. Tranter, 38 Sherwin Street, Derby (Tel. Derby 42180) County P.R.O. Capt R. MeR. Heelis, The Old Rectory, Kedleston

DERWENT AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) H. Ellis, 21 Clarkson Avenue, Boy thorpe, Chesterfield Area Superintendent (N) Vacant Area Surgeon J. H. Taaffe, LRCS, LRCP, LMM, 618 Derby Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. Baxby, 23 Alexandra Road, Dronfield Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs V. M. Dobbs, 2a Littlemoor, Newbold, Chesterfield Area Staff Officers E. C. H. Dowson, 6 Central Terrace, Lordsmill Street, Chesterfield P. I. E. Greaves, 11 Willow Garth Road, Newbold, Chesterfield Mrs K. H. Morten, Cowdale Hall, Cowdale, Nr Buxton Area Sergeant-Major C. Stanley, Gamekeeper's Cottage, Foxstone Wood, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield NORTH DERBYSHIRE (N.C.B.) AREA Area Commissioner H. F. Parker, 12 North Park, Berry Hill, Mansfield Area Superintendent (A) L. E. Fletcher, The Priory, Sutton, Scarsdale, Nr Chesterfield Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Rigley, 6a Kingsway, Dkeston Area Surgeon Dr J. W. L. Johnson, LRCP, LRCS, 105 Derby Road, Cromford, Nr Matlock Asst. Area Surgeon A. Harrow, MB, CHB, The Laurels, Creswell, Nr Worksop Area Nursing Officer Mrs E. M. Ball, SRN, Derby Lodge, Shipley Asst. Area Superintendent (A) S. Hayes, 26 Steam Mill Lane, Ripley Asst. Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Harrow, SRN, The Laurels, Creswell, Nr Worksop Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. T. Smith, 84 Poolsbrook Road, Duckmanton, Chesterfield Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)Mrs K. M. Staniland, 'The Cottage,' Inkersall, Staveley, NrChesterfield Area Staff Officers G. E. Poulter, 80 Langwith Road, Bolsover. A. Turner, 245 Chesterfield Road, Temple Normanton, Nr Chesterfield Mrs J. Pegg, 36 St Lawrence Avenue, Bolsover, Nr Chesterfield G. Clayton, 15 Oakfield Avenue, Brampton, Chesterfield F. C. Bottom, 26 Wood Street, Ilkeston (Cadets) Mrs C. Bowmer, The Woodlands, Bramley Vale, Chesterfield Area Sergeant-Major A. White, Whitburn, Main Road, Stretton, Derby SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner Colonel S. A. Bower, TO, MB, CHB, LRCP, MRCS, 'Ledmore', 21 Weston Road, Aston-upon-Trent Area Superintendent (A) H. Franks, 79 Borrowash Road, Spondon, Derby Area Superintendent (N) Mrs N. M. Everett, 76 Foremark Avenue, Littleover, Derby Area Surgeon J. Collins, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, 'Pontenay,' Old Hall Avenue, Littleover, Derby Area Nursing Officer Mrs A. M. Robinson, 154 Boulton Lane, Alvaston, Derby Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. T. Haine, 87 Haydon Road, Chaddesden, Derby Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs S. Clarke 142 Earsington Crescent, Allestree, Derby Area Staff Officers R. Nail, 12 Lawrence Street, Long Eaton Mrs F. L. Probert, 16 Thornhill Road, Rowditch, Derby S. Knighton, 83 Park Drive, Ilkeston (Secretary) W. A. Cockayne, 44 Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby A. C. Staniforth, 85 Park Drive, Ilkeston R. Baguley, 'Cleveleys', Hariaxton Drive, Long Eaton F. W. Sault, 18 Grove Avenue, Cbilwell, Notts. W. Faulkner, 'Hartlea', Town Street, Sandiacre, Notts. J. A. Brown, 11 Haydn Road, Chaddesden, Derby Area Sergeant-Major E. T. Newton, 10 Gisborne Close, Mickleover

EAST, SOUTH AND NORTH DEVON County Office 5 St. Paul's Road, Newton Abbot (Tel. Newton Abbot 3775) County President Vacant County Vice-Presidents The Lord Clinton (Ambulance) Dorothy, Lady Imbert Terry (Nursing Cadets) Commander, St J. A. Major T. W. Gracey, Melrose, Asbburton, S. Devon (Tel. Ashburton 233) Association Cty. Director Sqn Ldr W. H. Scorer, 5 St. Paul's Road, Newton Abbot (Home Tel. Bovey Tracey 2202) Commissioner Major T. W. Gracey Deputy Commissioner Vacant

EAST, SOUTH AND NORTH DEVON

County Superintendent (N) Mrs L. I. Townsend, Denbury Manor, Denbury, Newton Abbot (Tel. Ipplepen 245) County Surgeon Major R. A. P. Gray, TD, MB, BCH, MRCS, LRCP, 23 Southernhay East, Exeter County Nursing Officer Thomas Hay, SRN, NRN, MRIPHH, Exevale Hospital, Drydon Road, Wonford, Exeter County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. E. F. Quinnell, The Flat, Milk Marketing Board, Clyst Honiton County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. W. Bolt, Little Copse, Newcourt Road, Topsham, Exeter County Staff Officers T. T. Hay, SRN, Wonford House Hospital, Exeter R. Webber, 63 Rivermead Road, Exeter (Training) Mrs K. M. Michelmore, Little Pines, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot (Admin) C. J. Wood, 40 Kingsway, Heavitree, Exeter A. Brooks, 8 Okehampton Place, St. Thomas, Exeter County Secretary (Association) Mrs B. Yendole, 5 St Paul's Road, Newton Abbot County Secretary (Brigade) Miss E. Durnkow, 3 Kito Close, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot County P.R.O. Vacant

EAST DEVON AREA Area Commissioner A. T. H. Glanville, TD, MRCS, LRCP, CPH, MCGP, The Grove, Honiton Area Superintendent (A) H. F. Tapp, 39 Salters Road, Exeter Area Superintendent (N) Mrs D. R. Cole, Harmony Hill, Ivy Orchard, Wilmington, Nr Honiton Area Surgeon Jean McK. Sheach, MD, CHB, DMRD, 6 King Henrys Road, Exeter Area Nursing Officer Miss B. Pearse, SRN, 1 Beagles Row, Shute, Axminster Asst. Area Surgeon R. Mitchelmore, MB, BCH, DCH, Malden, Sidford Road, Sidmouth Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) K. J. Chick, 110 Bonhay Road, Exeter Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss E. M. Grant, 5 Belvedere Road, Exmouth (Cadets) Area Staff Officers W. R. Casling, 84 Buller Road, St. Thomas, Exeter Mrs. R. Whiteway, Woodhayes House, Whimple, Exeter (Admin) SOUTH DEVON AREA Area Commissioner Lt-Col. C. M. Townsend, Denbury Manor, Denbury, Newton Abbot Area Superintendent (A) H. F. Diamond, SRN, 36 Burton Hill, Road, Torquay Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. C. Cleasby, The Grange, Stoke-in-Teignhead Area Surgeon A. Everard, MB, CHB, 26 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot Area Nursing Officer Mrs D. Cumming, SRN, Beacon View, 36 Warberry Road, West Torquay Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) M. E. C. Stedham, Lavender Cottage, Coach Road, Newton Abbot Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss H. G. Charlesworth, Bartons, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot Area S,taff Officers J. H. Francis, 201 Sherwell Valley Road, Chelston, Torquay R. H. Trevains, 9 Highland Close, Chelston, Torquay (Cadets) Mrs I. B. Sanders, 9 Five Acres, New Park, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot NORTH DEVON AREA Area Commissioner E. D. Lindsay, MB, BCH, Craig-y-Don, Rumsam Road, Barnstaple Area Superintendent (A) R. Braddon, 'St John,' Yelland Road, Fremington, Barnstaple Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. D. Lavers, 'Ellwood,' Golf Links Road, Westward Ho, Bideford Area Surgeon B. J. Muir, MB, BCH, FFARCS, DA, Millstile House, Braunton Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. Shaw, SRN Hillcote West, First Ralegh, Bideford Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. J. Brayley, 8 Broadfield Road, Barnstaple Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers Miss B. Eades, The Red House, Roundwell, Barnstaple (Admin) Mrs J. M. Cox, 25 Linden Close, Sticklepath, Barnstaple

DORSET County Office North Square, Dorchester (Tel. 4510) Commander Sf J. A. A. Hambleton, Me, Chief Constable's Office, Dorchester (Tel. 1800) County President General Sir Charles Keightley, GCB, GBE, DSO County Vice-Presidents The Earl of Shaftesbury (Ambulance) Mrs B. A. Martin (Nursing) The Hon Mrs P. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Drax (Nursing Cadets) Assn. Cty. Director D. Habgood, Dorset & Bournemouth Police HQ, Dorchester Commissioner Major-General R. J. Moberly, CB, OBE, Garston, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wilts. (Tel. Handley 268) County Superintendent (N) Mrs J. Horsey, Derwent, Canford Magna Wimborne (Tel. Northbourne 3334) , County Surgeon G. J. Romanes, MRCS, LRCP, DOMS, 32 Prince of Wales' Road, Dorchester Asst. County Surgeon Mrs E. P. Wyatt, MB, BCH, 26 Bridport Road, Dorchester County Nursing Officer Miss D. Sunderland, SRN, Health Centre, Weymouth County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. Hudson, 3 Bame View Close, Dorchester

DORSET

County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs K. Spiers, Wood Lawn, Parkhomer Drive, Colehill, ~imbo~ne County Staff Officers A. E. Cox, Corra Lynn, Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth E. W. Cuff, Sydco, 67 Prince of Wales' Road, Dorchester J. B. Spencer, 16 Portwey Close, Weymouth F. C. Bryant, 30 Sandecotes Road, Parks tone (Training E) . . F. H. House, 'Taormina', 8 Wardcliffe Road, Weymouth (Trammg W) .0. L. Coleman, c/o National Provincial Bank, St Thomas Street, Weymouth (Treasurer) MISS F. B. Long, 10 Dorchester Road, Weymouth (Welfare) , Mrs E. Handcock, 35 Dales Drive, Canford Bottom, Nr Wimborne E. D. Hunt, 56 Queen Mary s Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth Mrs A. Swabey, 27 Dorchester Road, Stratton, Dorchester A. W. Clark, Lilac Cottage, Ameysford Road, Ferndown, BH22 9QE County Secretary Mrs D. R. Booth, 1 Bladen View, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum (Tel. Milborne St Andrew 345) County P.R.O. K. H. M. Aldridge, 58 St Thomas Street, Weymouth

ASSOCIATION CENTRES NORTH DORSET . Chairman Mrs Elsie Gordon Secretary Inspector G. Peach, c/o Police StatlOn, Sherborne, Weymouth WEST DORSET . Chairman J. Lill Secretary A. O. Adby, Crock Ridge, 89 Crock Lane, Bndport DORCHESTER President The Mayor Chairman D. Habgood Secretary Mrs S. K. Tidball, 25 Coburg Road, Dorchester POOLE President The Mayor Committee Chairman and Secretary F. C. Bryant, 30 Sandecotes Road, Parks tone WAREHAM

President Mrs Joyce Sansom Chairman G. Beazer Secretary Mrs M. Bond, SRN, Holme Pnory, Wareham, Dorset WEYMOUTH Chairman W. Robinson S ecretary J. Hadwin, c/o Fire Service H.Q., North Quay, Weymouth

DURHAM County Office 2 Osborne Terrace, Newcastle upon-Tyne-2 (Tel. 0632 81- 3646) Commander St J.A. R. Rutherford, TD, MB, BS, JP, The Firs, Langley Park, Co. Durham (Tel. Langley Park 215) ASSOCIATION County Director W. O. Kirkwood, MBE, CENG, JP, 'Michaelford', Dipe Lane, East Boldon

CENTRES DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT Chairman Horace Carr Secretary and Treasurer G. E. Thompson, 8 Highbury Road, Darlington HARTLEPOOLS President D. Edgar, TD, JP Chairman D. Edgar, JP Secretary E. S. Smith, 34 Tunstall Avenue, HartIepool SOUTH SHIELDS . President W. P. Webster Chairman Chief Superintendent Ward Secretary E. Willcock, Entertalllment Manager, Anderson Road, South Shields STOCKTON AND THORNABY President Col H. E. Kitching, MBE, DL, JP, Chairman R. Pickersgill, JP Secretary R. J. McDowell, 8 Foxton Drive, Billingham, Teeside SUNDERLAND President W. O. Kirkwood, MBE, CENG, JP Chairman D. L. Rennison Secretary Mrs Constance Robson, 6 Rhoda Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland NORTH DURHAM (NCB CENTRE) Secretary J. Clennell, NCB, Whitburn, Sunderland SOUTH DURHAM (NCB CENTRE) Secretary J. Bell, NCB, South Durham Area H.Q., Green Lane, Spennymoor BRIGADE County President The Lady Starmer County Vice-Presidents Brigadier R. H. Walker (Ambulance) The Lady Barnard (Nursing) Commissioner A. Burns, OBE, MC, CHB, Rainton Lodge, West Rainton, Houghton-Ie-Spring County Superintendent (N) Mrs D. Timms, JP, Hes1ey Garth, Stainton, Barnard Castle . County Surgeon W. F. Hall, MB, BS, BHY, DPH, The Old House, Warden Law, Hougbton-Ie-Sprmg County Nursing Officer Mrs F. M. Owens, 11 Verner Close, Hart Station, Hartlepool

DURHAM

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. Cummings, 8 The Avenue, Murton, Seaham County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss W. M. Gray, 25 Raby Gardens, Primrose, Jarrow County Staff Officers G. Mawson, 85 Alston Crescent, Fulwell, Sunderland H. Carr, 88 Barningham Street, Darlington W. A. Reah, Glengarrick, Lintzford Road, Hamsterly Mill, Rowlands Gill (Treasurer) H. R. S. D'Haenens, 32 Claremont Road, Darlington W. McAdam, 11 Lumley Crescent, Ferryhill W. O. Kirkwood, MBE, CENG, JP, 'Michaelford', Dipe Lane, Boldon M. G. Spark, MB, BS, DOBST, RCOG, 'Newland', The Drive Low Fell, Gateshead-on-Tyne (Training) County Secretary Mrs R. Watson, 40 Brandling Place South, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2 (Tel. Newcastle-upon-Tyne 81-1515) County P.R.O. Miss M. Aarstad, 22 Oakfield Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Tel. 54973)

GLOUCESTERSIllRE

EAST DURHAM AREA Area Commissioner J. B. Heycock, MRCP, OCH, 1 Belle Vue Drive, Sunderland Area Superintendent (A) P. Blunt, MBE, 27 St Mary's Close, ShincIiffe Area Superintendent (N) Miss J. Hutchinson, 43 Bede Street, Roker, Sunderland Area Nursing Officer Mrs M . Martin, SRN, 18 Horatio Street, Roker, Sunderland Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. C. Gemmel, 12 Kent Avenue, Hebbum-on-Tyne Area Staff Officer R. C. C. Reekie, 23 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham (Secretary) SOUTH DURHAM AREA Area Commissioner 1. Jones, Stratford House, New Row, Wingate Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Mrs A. M. Stonehouse, 40 The Grove, Hartlepool Area Nursing Officer P. Smith, 2 Beaumont Crescent, Horden Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) T. L. Hutton, 32 Jacques Terrace, Chester-Ie-Street Area Staff Officer H. C. H. Francis, 'The Three Tuns,' Durham (Secretary for Cadets) WEST DURHAM AREA Area Commissioner J. T. Drummond, 267 Windsor Avenue, Gateshead-on-Tyne 8 Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Mrs A. M. Hardie, SRN, Denewell House, Denewell Crescent, Low Fell, Gateshead-on-Tyne 8 Area Surgeon Mrs M. F. St. J. U. Cosgrave, MB, BS, Felling Lodge, Felling-on-Tyne Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. McKie, 35 Byer Moor, Burnopfield, Co. Durham Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs T. Jude, 'TheIlen', 41 Norman Road, Rowlands Gill, Co. Durham

ESSEX County Office Lancaster House, 140 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford (Tel. Chelmsford 55789) Commander St. J . A. Capt. R. J. Wenley, TD, OL, JP, 596 GaIleywood Road, Chelmsford (Tel. 52704)

nh GL50 3DA (Tel. 0452 53610) al County Office 12 ROYH cLresSctenGt, ghelte M~~ Fairford House, Fairford (Tel. Fairford 305) Commander St. J. A. . . . are~, , County President (Brigade) The ILafdyBVlholet (~er~or:ance) The Lady Violet Vernon (Nursing) County Vice-Presidents The Ear 0 uc an m u e Earl St Aldwyn, PC, KBE, TO, OL (Ambulance Cadets) As~~ciation Cty. Director A. E. Coppin, c/o 12 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham Commissioner ~'. L. St ~. Carey, MV OF W W'll' on OBE 90 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham Deputy CommisSIOner Lleut.-ColoneI . . I lams, ,

( ) M P M J Riley SRN, Maps Acre, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, GL524QL (Tel. 22296). County Supermtendent N rs. . . , e Bourne 54 Parton Road, Gloucester County Surgeon~. Dr(~) ~~Cri L~CPTJ!mer 3 Charlton Close, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham AC~~~tCyt;;;u~:fn;~'ffi;e~n~rs M.1~ C~tte~, SRN, 23 'Honyatt Road, Gloucester , ) (A) H H d 47 Alvin Street Gloucester County Staff Officer (Cadets '. u son, da Te;race Montpelliar Cheltenham County Staff Officer (Ca.dets) (N) rglSS ~i ~s~id80~~~~oad, Chelt~nham (Adm'in-Medical Comforts) we County Staff Officers MISS M . K. GSl 't A Folca 17 South Drive Leckhampton Road, G T Clark 83 Falkner Street, ouces e r . , , ., , H Th b 61 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham Cheltenham R('A . ) LOtrnCoulryF' W Williamson OBE 12 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham County Secretary ssn. . . . " County Secretary (Brigade) Vacant County P.R.O. Miss E. Gleadle-Richards, 7 Jersey Avenue, Cheltenham

ASSOCIATION CENTRES CHELTENHAM Chairman P. Boreham, MCH, FRCS, Cheltenham

Secretary D. L. Francis, 5 Treelands Drive, Leckhampton ,

~~~s~~:~~;r C;::YAlcock

Chairman W. E. Knowles Secretary J. C. Gray, 18 Cedar Close, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucester GLOUCESTER COUNTY Secretary Miss M. K. Oswell, ] 2 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham NORTH COTSWOLO . S M' F M Lawrence President The Earl of Buchan Chairman Lt.-Col. H. MIddleton ecretary ISS . , , Church Cottage, Northleach, Cheltenham, Glos.

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE I J W T W Idr'dge Secretary A. Moir President The Lady Violet Vernon Chairman Lt.-Co.. . . 00 I 127 High Street, Hannon, Bristol BRIGADE AREAS

ASSOCIATION Association Cty. Director Vacant County Centre Secretary Mrs Batson, Lancaster House, 140 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford BRIGADE County President Colonel Sir John Ruggles-Brise, Bt, CB, OBE, TD, JP, Lord Lieutenant County Vice-President The Lady Joan Newman (Nursing) Commissioner Colonel K. W. Nicholls Palmer, ERD, TO, LMSSA, OPHYSMEO, 15 Inglis Road, Colchester County Superintendent (N) Mrs B. Train, 'Lindens', 1 Sudbury Road, Halstead (Tel. 07874-2911) County Surgeon M. A. Weller, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, 'Aldboro,' 24 Park Street, Thaxted Asst. County Surgeon N. L. Paros, MB, BS, DOBST, RCOG, 272a Mersea Road, Colchester Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs E. M. Benham, 21 Queen's Road, Colchester County Nursing Officer Colonel Phyllis G. Bennett, CBE, RRC, Flat 1, Blenheim Drive, Blackheath, Colchester County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. A. Poole, 178 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss R. 1. Leeks, 37 Melbourne Court, Chelmsford County Staff Officers F. E. Brooks, 144 Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford (Treasurer) Mrs A. M. Spurgeon, 9 Cotman Road, Shrub End, Colchester (Cadets) R. Fletcher, 22 Purcell Cole, Ongar Road, Writtle Mrs 1. M. T. Haslam, 'Phaphamau,' 98 Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford Mrs. J M. Norton, Garden House, Kelvedon (Cadets) L. Pryor, 'Karridale', 13 Heycroft Way, Gt Baddow, Chelmsford, C. J. K. Lander, 20 Thames Avenue, Chelmsford B. F. Taylor, 11 Chilton Close, Chelmsford J. R. Peachman, 14 Back Road, Writtel T. M. Lytharn, 14 Greenway Gardens, Braintree J. N . Russell, 99 Shelley Road, Chelmsford N. H. Butcher, 157 Church Lane, Braintree County Sergeant-Major R . B. Chapman, 23 Challis Road, Braintree County Secretary A. Mayhew, 'St Leonards,' Wash Road, Laindon, Essex (Tel. Basildon 45420) 22

FOREST OF DEAN . MRCS, LRCP, Th e Lectura ge, Newland, Coleford Area Commissioner F. AREA P. Wallis, SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner Vacant

GUERNSEY

County Office Headquarters, Rohais, St Peter Port, Guernsey (Tel. .Guernsey 252b1) Commander St. J. A. Brigadier J. H. M. Hackett, DSO, OBE, Les VII lets, Forest, uernsey

ASSOCIATION Bailiwick Director Dr W. R. Cambridge, The Albany, St Peter Port, Guernsey Bailiwick Secretary W. G. Baker, 22 St George's Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey BRIGADE Bailiwick President Sir William Arnold, CBE M'll eN . ) P J H Morgan (Ambulance Cadets) Bailiwick Vice-Presidents Dr W. B. Fox Lady I s urslllg . . . Vacant (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner Brigadier J. H. M. Hackett, DSO, OBE I G mets . . Deputy CommiSSIOner H. Touzeau, T er t re d es Ho u , Cobo Road 'Caste . ' uernsey Bailiwick Superintendent (N ) Mrs M . M . L oven'd ge, 'Kinmount', St Martlns " Guernsey G CI Bailiwick Surgeon R. M. F. Fox, MA, MB, BCHIR, Les Longchamps, St Sam?son s, u.ernsey, . .. dP R 0 R H Blanchford OBE GM, Le Croute HenveI, Rohals, St Peter ort A rea CommlSSlOner an .,. . ' . " . , b' K ' Road St Peter Port, Assistant Bailiwick Superintendent eN) MISS G. M . De Garls, LAn, mg s ,

Ba~'!:;/~~Se;taff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. J. Gallez, Padworth, Roote de la Perruque, Castel, Guernsey 23

GUERNSEY

Ba~l~w~ck Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs O. H. Gallienne, 'Balmoral,' Geulles Road, St Peter Port Bmilwlck Staff Officers F.. W. Bush, 'The Leylans,' St Jacques, St Peter Port E. Coil, Colwyshe, Les Mourants, St M~rtms R. J. Herve, 'Beau Soleil', Saumarez Lane, Castel (Treasurer) W. G. Bak~r, 22 St Geo~ge S Es?lanade, St Peter Port (Competitions) c. E. Froome, 'Rosemead', Les Vanoufs, St Martms MIss A. E. Le Moignan, Regal Villa, Monument Gardens, St Peter Port Mrs. !. M. E. Scully, Mount Row, Guernsey (Cadets) G. Blondel, Glenshee, Mon Plaisir Estate, Rohals, St Peter ~ort, Guernsey R. A. Robert, Romarn Braye Road, Vale, Guernsey Mrs G. A. Renouf, Le MaraIS Farm, Lancresse Vale, Guemsey Bailiwick Secretary V. E. Luff, MBE, Les Rohais De Rant, St Andrew's, Guernsey

HAMPSHIRE County Office Wessex House, 6 Upper High Street, Winchester (Tel. 0962/63366) County President Marjorie, Countess of Brecknock DB E Commander St. J. A. Commander E. A. Morrison,'RN, The Bury House, Odiham, Nr Basingstoke County Secretary R. S. Boden, 6 Upper High Street, Winchester ASSOCIATION County Director Commander E. A. Morrison, R N Asst. County Directors J. C. Maurice-Williams, MB, BCH, MRCS, LRCP Mrs J. S. Doney CENTRES ANDOVER President The Mayor Chairman Councillor C. Horne Secretary Mrs M. D. Wilson, Little Goddards Hatherden, Andover ' BASINGSTOKE President The Mayor Chairman N. R. Turnbull, FRCVS, Secretary R. G. Ehlen, 'High Meadows' Green Lane, Ellisfield, Basingstoke ' BOURNEMOUTH President Alderman Mrs B. Bicknell, JP, Chairman A. C. Harwood Secretary A. R. G. Martin, 28 Palmers ton Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth GOSPORT & FAREHAM President. E. J. Crossland Chairman C. G. R. Albray Secretary Lt.-Cmdr. W. H. Parker, RN, 15 FelIX Road, Hardway, Gosport NORTH EAST RANTS. President Ald. J. Drew, JP Chairman Lt-Col H. N. Cole, OBE, TD Secretary G. J. Bates, 89 Hamesmoor Road, Mytchett, Camberley, Surrey PORTSMOUTH President W. N. Wilson, OBE R. W. Bray, BEM Secretary D. E. Gautrey, 37 Castle Grove Portchester ' SOUTHAMPTON President Dr H. C. Maurice-Williams, OBE Chairman D. C. L. Johnson Secretary Mrs A. E. Alford, MBE, 8 Obelisk Road, Woolston, Southampton BRIGADE COllllty President Mrs P. N. A. Clifton County Vice-President Mrs P. E. Balfour, JP (Nursing) Commissioner Captain M. P. R. Boyle, Ashe Park, Overton, Basingstoke Deputy Commissioner R. W. Harris, 131 Greenhill Road Winchester Coullty Superintendent (N) Lady Power, Lime Cottage, Brambridge Park, Eastleigh County Surgeon A. O. John, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, DCH, 2 Chessel Avenue Bitterne Southampton Asst Cty Sup.erintendent (N) Mrs G. E. Bryant, SRN, 'Tresco', Hollyhill La~e, Sarisbury Green County Nursmg Officer Mrs E. A. Purkess, JP, SRN, 'Glenleigh,' Avenue Road, Brockenhurst County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. J. O. Fox, SRN, 7 East View, Ringwood' County Staff Officers Mrs B. V. Sandison, Long View, Roseberry Road Alresford (Hospital Libraries) Mrs M. C. !. Bond, 'Rosevere,' Watton Road, Holbury D. R. J. D~ney, 'Cranford', 27 Church Road, Hayhng Island (Admin) Miss J. L. Upward, 91 Elmes Road Moordown Bournemouth , Mrs J . G. M. Boden, 6 Upper High Street, Winchester (Treasurer) , Mrs O. R. Davies, SR ,Pinecroft, The Crescent, Romsey County P.R.O. Mrs M. W. Ackroyd, 'Moonrakers', Bighton, Alresford EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner G. H. Waites, 91 Randolph Road, North End, Portsmouth Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Mrs G. M. Peart, SRN, Lane End House, Havant Road, Emsworth Area Surgeon Vacant

HAMPSHIRE Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. B. Williams, SRN, Denville Court, First Avenue, Denvilles, Havant Asst. Area Nursing Officer D. Carden, SRN, 12 Albatross Walk, Gosport Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. E. Riddell, 143 Beauchamp Avenue, Rowner, Gosport Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. M. Rundle, 11 Henderson Road, Eastney, Southsea Area Staff Officers P. J. Fagg, MPS, PHC, 7 High Street, Botley, Southampton J. Butler, MM, , 88 Roundway, Highfield Estate, Waterlooville (Treasurer) Mrs E. G. Patterson, 11 St .Geor~e s Road, Southsea Mrs G. V. Vale, 16 Masefield Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth (PublIc Duties) Miss D. M. Woodford, 68 Harold Road, Southsea W. J. Fryer, 30 Stanstead Road, Southsea CENTRAL AREA Area Commissioner Capt W. Mills, MBE, 'Hilldale,' Station Lane, Chandlers Ford Area Superintendent (A) D. L. C. Johnson, 78 Chessel Avenue, Bitteme, Southampton Area Superintendent (N) Mrs A. E. Alford, MBE, 8 Obelisk Road, Woolston, Southampton Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. Thornton, SRN, 40 Bedford Avenue, Woolston, Southampton Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. F. Dymond, 55 Ollen Road, Hedge End, Southampton Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs L. M. Hay thorne, 23 Shelley Road, Thornh.ill, Southamp~o~ Area Staff Officers J. F. Reypert, 'Fairvale,' Church Lane, Colden Common, .Wmchester (Tramrng) T. E. Campbell-Best, 30 Christchurch Road, Winchester (P.R.O. and Admm) R. K. Knott, 26 Northdene Road, Chandlers Ford NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner L. P. Botting, MBE, 3 Lower Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke Area Superintendent (A) R. G. Ehlen, 'High Meadows,' Green Lane, Ellisfield, Basingstoke Area Superintendent (N) Mrs G. E. Evans, Mynster, Church Avenue, Farnborough Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. H. Bourden, 51 Paddock Road, Basingstoke Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs L. 1. Page, 'Rookwood,' 6 Priory Street, Farnborough Area Staff Officers H. N. Short, 62 Netley Road, Farnborough (Training) H. A. Young, 'Grathorne, 36 Boxall's Lane, Aldershot C. H. Newstead, 20 All Saints' Crescent, Farnborough (Cadets) G. J. Bates, 89 Hamesmoor Road, Mytchett, Camberley, Surrey WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner A. Maybury, 'Vesta,' St George's Road, Fordingbridge Area Superintendent (A) W. H. D. Symes, 34 Coombe Gardens, Bournemouth Area Superintendent (N) Mrs N. W. Rowlands, 102 TucktoD Road, Southboume, Bournemouth Area Surgeon F. A. Heimann, MD, LRCP, Flat 2, 1 Oban Road, Bournemouth Area Nursing Officer Miss M. McGovern, SRN, 9 Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. B. Kendall, 42 Naseby Road, Moordown, Bournemouth Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officer A. J. Avery, 47 Wordsworth Avenue, Strouden Park, Bournemouth

HEREF ORD SHIRE County Office St John Headquarters, Widemarsh Street, Hereford (Tel. Hereford 2837) County President Mrs H. T. H. Foley County Vice-Presidents C. A. Blossett (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs Greville Phillips (Nursing Cadets) Commander Sf J. A. Lieut-Colonel Sir Terence Falkiner, Bt, Kingsthorne House, Nr Hereford (Tel. Wormelow 343) Association Cty Director S. J. Mayall, Willow Croft, Hampton Bishop, Hereford Commissioner Vacant County Superintendent (N) Vacant County Surgeon G. M. Lloyd, MRCS, LRCP, The New House, Ross-on-Wye . County Nursing Officer Mrs S. J. Jones, SRN, 'Chelstone', 16 Hazel Grove, St Martm's, Hereford County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) C. T. Morgan, 63 Prospect Walk, Tupsley, Hereford County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs A. L. Groves, The Priory, Ledbury . County Staff Officers R. T. Morris, Stokesay, Upper Ledbury Road, Hereford C. H. Pnce, 7 Farr Close, Hereford R. W. Colwell, 46 Moor Street, Hereford F. R. Shaw, 2 St. Guthlac Street, Hereford J. D. Price, 2 Bute Avenue, Hereford County Secretary Mrs 1. C. Lochhead, 40 Alexandra Avenue, Hereford County Sergeant Major Vacant County P.R.O. L. C. Green, 93 Quarry Road, Tupsley, Hereford

HEREFORDSHIRE

ISLE OF MAN

ASSOCIATION CENTRES HEREFORD CE TRAL Secretary S. J. Webb, 3 Burden Road, Tupsley, Hereford HEREFORD ORTH Secretary Vacant HEREFORD SOUTH Secretary A. C. J. Miller, Peterstow Court, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye

HERTFORDSffiRE County Offi~e 102 AS.h ley Road, St Albans, Herts. (Tel 56-54333) Counfy Presldent Major-General Sir W. A. George Burns KCV . Coullty Vice-Presidents Mrs B. H. McCorquodale (Nursin') L °CC~, DSO,. OBE, ~c, ~o~d LIeutenant MBE, DL, (Ambulance Cadets) The Hon Lady Bowes-lyon Jt-p o(~~n~l.sIrcMdartlll) GJllIat, KCVO, As . f' C D' , ,lYUtSlng a ets SOCI~ I~n ty. {rector F. G. Holmes, 4 Chancellors Road, Stevenage CommissIOner ~. N. Longmore, Green Tye Farm, Much Hadham Deputy COmJ~ISSlOner F. O. Holmes, 4 Chancellors Road, Stevenage ~oullty ~upenntendetlt (N) Mrs E. Bilk, BSC, Friars Mead, St Stephens Avenue St Albans ounty llrg~on G. W. M~y, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, Denham Lodge, 83 New R~ad Ware CO;tZb'ar::: lIlg Officer MISS O. M. Davies, SRN, St Albans City Hospital, Norma;dy Road,

BRIGADE County President Lady Stallard County Vice-Presidents Rev. F. M. Cubbon, HON CF, DC, (Ambulance) Lady Cowley (Nursing) Vacant (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs D. E. M. Beaty-Pownall (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner C. C. Beaty-Pownall Deputy Commissioner Capt. T . H . Hall, JP, Eskham, Devonshire Road, Douglas County Superintendent (N) Mrs A. E. Green, 'Carnane,' Bay View Road, Onchan COllnty Surgeon A. R. McPherson, MD, CHD, Creg Beg, Marown County Nursing Officer Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs B. V. Keggin, Railway Terrace, Douglas County Staff Officer (Training and P.R.O.) E. R. G. Cain, FIAC, 109 Ballabrooie Way, Douglas (Tel. 4646 Day, 2665 Evening) COllnty Secretary L. O. Templeton, 28 Albany Street, Douglas

Asst. Cty. Superintendent (N) Miss 1. Davies, 190 Drake's Drive St Alb County Staff Offi (C d ) (A) J ' ans Coullty Staff Offi~:;' (C~d:~:) (N) M:~.:a~k~~'rl~RN'2195MShenleYDbu:y Cottages, Shenley, St Albans C S 'if fft " mg, ount flve, Park Street St Albans o;;~:, t~el~ c(~dK .. ~. W~rner, 92 Bursl<.md, Letchworth (Training) Mrs V.'J. Percey, 'Heath 105 WymonJ~y Ro~~~ Hitch~~ E. M. Colhster, 16 Dymoke Green, St. Albans S. G. King, County Treasurer G. W .. L~aper, PCA, 15 Roundwood Drive, Welwyn Garden Cit County Brigade) Mrs E M WI' k 18 W R Y C P Secretary R 0 S (ASSOCIatIOn and . . . . ec, arren oad St Albans OUJ1ty . . . . G. Douglas KIng, c/o J. W. King Ltd, Argyle Works, Steven;ge .

ASSOCIATION HEMEL HEMPSTEAD CE TRE Secretary Mrs S. L. Sharpe, Feldon Orchard, Feldon, Hemel Hempstead BRIGADE EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner W. Appleton, 'Lyndhurst' Puckerid e Nr W . Area Superintendent (A) S. F. Porcher 'Colviile' 44 St A are (T~. Puckendge 457) Area Superintendent (N) Vacant ' , o s venue, arlow

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Area Surgeon F. J. L. Lang, MBE, TD, MRCS, LRCP, 47 St Michael's Road Broxbourne ~sst. ~rea.Surgeoll . J. Nicholas, MB, BS, DDIM &H, 48 Grange Road Bishops'Stortford

ISLE OF WIGHT County Office Wootton Lodge, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight (Tel. Ryde 2955) County President His Excellency The Governor of the Isle of Wight, Admiral of the Fleet, The Rt Hon The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, KG, PC, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, DSO County Vice-Presidents Major General P. T. Tower, CB, D50, MDE (Ambulance) Mrs P. V. Mackinnon (Nursing) Major General R. A. Pigot, CB, OBE (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs C. S. Blackham (Nursing Cadets) Association Cty. Director Vacant Commissioner F. R. B. H. Kennedy, MBE, LRCS, LRCP, LRFPS, JP, Wootton Lodge, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight County Surgeon T. Hambly, MRCS, LRCP, Westbrook Cottage, Pondwell, Nr Ryde County Nursing Officer A. A. Exell, SRN, RMN, 17 Ashey Road, Ryde County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. P. Compton, 93 High Street, Sandown County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs B. K. Jacobs, Shoreside, Shanklin County Staff Officers G. M. Homan, MRCP, MRCS, 'Monkspatb,' Limerstone, Nr Newport (i/c Ambulance Divisions, West Wight) E. H. Richardson, FCA, Regal Chambers, Shanklin (Treasurer-Admin) S. G. Barton, 'Waverley', Gravel Pit Road, Wootton Bridge L. P. Rider, The Range, Spencer Road, Ryde (public Duties) R. F. J. Tewkesbury, 2 Argyll Place, Ryde (Competitions) Miss E. M. E. Caws, 'Seacroft', Queen's Road, Ryde County Secretary Vacant County P.R.O. G. W. D. Brown, 12 Castle Street, Ryde (Auxiliary) (Tel. Ryde 3325)

A;':~ St~ffJ:/!:CC~at.;J:t~)B(A~V~~~~~OCk, SRN, 68 Woodstock Road S'outh, St Albans ~rea ~t~i[. Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs D. E. Brooker, 29 Briscoe Close Hoddesdon rea tal) Officer F. H. Stapleton, 31 Priory Avenue, Old Harlow '

WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner G. Henderson Smith, 97 Ha meads Di s we11 . 1 . gA HllN, Whelwyn Garden CIty Area Superintendent (A) Major J. Scholdfield T~ 47 B' . , , erry venue, ort Watford A rea S ({perflltenden! (N) Mrs D. M Pichowski 8 LI'ttle R d H A J .' , oa, erneI H empstead r~:r~~%~~~ . Munro Shernff, BSC, LRCP(ED), LRCS(ED), LRFPS,(GLAS), 23 Salisbury Avenue, A st. Area Surgeon A. Rodgers MB BS MRCS LRCP Brelo u 9 M Area ursillg Officer Mrs A. V: Sn~wsdon SR' 147 'B d q e, C an or Way, Letchworth A S rff Olt+; , , roa water res cent Stevenage rea ta ))Icer (Cadets) (A) J. Player, 130 Minesprings Way, Hitchin ' ~I:ea ~taffrff0o'(!cer (Cadets) (N) Mrs J. Hall, 2 Bungalow, Blackhorse Lane, Hitchin lea ta ))Icer A. D. Aldndge, 12 Albert Street, Stevenage

ISLE OF MAN gounty Office Chief Constable's Office, Douglas, Isle of Man (Tel. Douglas 4616) oll/mal/der SI. J. A. C. C. Beaty-Pownall, Chief Constable's Office, Douglas

. . ASSOCIATION Presldellt SIr Peter Hyla Gawne Stallard KCMG cvo M Dep ~/)' t D'Irec t or A . C . U nderhill, Chief Constable'S '" BE Douglas Office, ChaLl'lllall G. J. Bryan, CMG, CVO, OBE, MC Secretary gt. J. L. Condra, Chief Constable'S Office, Douglas

JERSEY County Office Midvale Road, St Helier, Jersey (Tel. Cent. 24163) County President (Association) Sir Robert Le Masurier, DSC, Bailiff of Jersey County President (Brigade) Major R. L. Woods County Vice-Presidents The Countess of Jersey (Nursing) Lady Trent (Nursing Cadets) Commander St J. A. (Joint) Capt A. E. W. McFadyen, ERD, Brigadier R. Lempriere-Robin, OBE County Director Capt. A. E. W. McFayden, ERD, La Turbie, Claremont Road, St Heller Commissioner Brigadier R. Lempriere-Robin, ODE, Rosel Manor, St Martin, Jersey Deputy Dit'ector, Association Dr W. D. Taylor, c/o Midvale Road, St Helier, Jersey Deputy Commissioner R. L. Osmont, MRCS, LRCP, 84 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey County Superintendent (N) Mrs U. Malet De Carteret, St Ouen's Manor, St Ouen, Jersey (Tel. Western 28) County Surgeon D. N. Scott-Warren, MRCS, LRCP, 41 David Place, St Helier Assistant County Superintendent (N) Mrs G. Dawson, La Ruette, Victoria Village, Jersey County Nursing Officer Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) and P.R.O. Mrs D. McFadyen, La Turbie, Claremont Road, St Helier, Jersey County Staff Officers Miss B. Le Huquet, Le Chalet, Bagatelle Road, St Saviour, Jersey (Cadets) H. T. Rice, 21 Hautbois Gardens, Bellozane Road, St Helier (Public Duties) Centre Secretary (Association) W. F. Gale, 9 Windsor Villas, Val Plaisant, St Helier County Secretary and Treasurer (Brigade) Miss L. Du Feu, No.4 Douro Court, Mont Pinel, St Saviour, Jersey

KENT

LANCASHIRE

KENT

LANCASHIRE

County Office Violet Astor House, 41 Church Street, Maidstone (Tel. 0622 55924)

District Office 15-17 Mount Street, Preston (Tel. 0772 52239) Commander St. J. A. Lord Cozens-Hardy, OBE, DL, JP, Parkside, Knowsley Park, Prescot

ASSOCIA TION Association County Director H. J. Harris, MBE, BEM, 26 Vales tone Close, Horn Street, Hythe (Tel. Folkestone 39145) CE TRES NORTH WEST KENT Secretary H. E. Chaplin, 'Bertina' 6 Tintern Road, Allington Park Estate, Maidstone MEDWAY TOWNS Secretary P. Hygate, 239 Dale Street, Chatham EAST KENT Secretary F. C . Rolfe, 'Windmill Cottage', 23 Hereford Gardens, Birchington SOUTH KENT Secretary L. W. Ashman, 2 The Avenue, Hythe BRIGADE County President The Countess of Guilford County Vice-Presidents Lady Denning, OBE (Nursing) R. W. Houchin, Esq (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs I. G. Houchin (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner Major S. W. Barrow, DFC, TD, 'High Trees,' Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone (Tel. 53523) Deputy Commissioner Vacant County Superintendent (N) Lady Cumberbatch, 'Great Butts,' Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, Sussex (Tel. 09288-2052) County Surgeon R. H. Percival, MA, MCH(OXON), FRCS(ENG), DCH, 74 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone Deputy County Surgeon Alex Chalmers, MB, CHB, 8 London Road, Sittingbourne Asst. County Superintendent (N) Vacant County Nursing Officer Miss A. C. Emerton, SRN, SCM, RNT, 19 Garden Street, Tunbridge Wells County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) C. G. D. Smith, 67 Sidney Street, Folkestone Coullty Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs B. M. Ford, 31 Wear Bay Road, Folkestone County Staff Officers H. N. Harvey, Barc1ays Bank Ltd, Maidstone (Treasurer) Miss J. M. Falwasser Rutland House, West Mailing (Library) Mrs I. M. Hoby, SRN, SCM, DN, Fortgate, 4 Horsted Way, Rochester Mrs J. V. Flanagan, SRN, OND, RNT, 145 Pump Lane, Rainham (Training) J. G. Perry, 18 Castweazle, Tenterden Mrs E. M. Smith, 67 Sidney Street, Folkestone D. C. Hubbard, MB, CHB, DOBST, RCOG, The Pines, 7 Shaws Way, Rochester L. J. Robus, 55 Allington Way Maidstone W. J. Carden, 32 Heath Road, Barming, Maidstone County Secretary G. J. Burgess, Violet Astor House, 41 Church Street, Maidstone NO.1 AREA Area Commissioner H. E. Chaplin, 6 Tintem Road, Allington Park Estate, Maidstone Area Superintendent (A) J. W. Pope, 10 Mereworth Road, Tunbridge Wells Area Superintendent (N) Mrs D. L. Dowling, 31 Victoria Road, Chatham Area Surgeon J. W. Piper, MRCS, LRCP, Greenmount, Stoney Comer, Meopham Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs V. A. Winter, 44 Meadow Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells Area Nursing Officer Miss M. Loveless, SRN, 65 The Quarries, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone NO.2 AREA Area Commissioner F. C. Rolfe, 11 King's Road, Birchington Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Mrs C. J. Eyers, SRN, 84 Zealand Road, Canterbury Area Surgeon R . E. Lloyd-Roberts MB, BSC(LOND), MRCS, LRCP, 8 Loneport, Canterbury Area Nursing Officer Miss H. Morgan, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. G. T. Young, 1 Waterloo Road, Sittingbourne Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs J. M. Blain, Dornford Abbey, View Drive, Minster, Sheppey NO.3 AREA Area Commissioner L. W. Ashman, 2 The Avenue, Hythe Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. M. Mercer, St Crispin, 16 Westwell Court, Tenterden Area Surgeon Vacant Asst. Area Superintendent ( ) Vacant Area Nursing Officer Mrs A. J. Pressley, SR ,'Glenavy,' 9 London Road, River, Dover Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) T. C. Gold m.ith, Police Training Centre, Sandgate, Folkestone Area Sraff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs D. M . Bailey, 'Maywood,' New Road, Saltwood, Hythe

.ASSOCIATION County Director Col H. J. Darlington, OBE, DL, The Manor House, Halton, Nr. Lancaster Deputy County Director Lt-Colonel D. H. S. Pain, MBE, TD, 10 James Street, Liverpool 2 Asst. County Directors Greater Manchester W . J. Richards, Central Police Office, South Street, Manchester South West J. Houghton, Chief Constable's Office, Liverpool North East R. R. Bibby, Chief Constable's Office, Blackburn, Lanes. Preston Stanley Parr, County Police H.Q., Hutton, Nr Preston South Fylde T. H. Thomason, JP, 180 Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lanes. County Secretary Major T. E. Spencer, MBE, TD, St John H.Q., 15/17 Mount Street, Preston CENTRES ACCRINGTON

President Col G. G. H. Bolton, CBE, MC, DL, JP, Chairman A. Brown, Johnson, 25 Whitecroft View, Baxenden, Accrington

Secretary Harold A. D.

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

President The Mayor Chairman W. R. Morris Audenshaw, Manchester

Secretary Miss E. Fletcher, 29 Hope Street,

BACUP

Chairman S. Kay

Secretary Miss J. Antrobus, 182 New Line, Bacup

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

President W. D. Opher, Barrow-in-Furness

Chairman J. Holgate

CBE

Secretary G. A. Ashton, 107 Duke Street,

BLACKBURN

President The Mayor Chairman D. G. Hartley, Grammar School, Blackburn

Secretary D. G. Lund, Queen Elizabeth

BLACKPOOL

President I. Gibrail FY20NR

Chairman S. Parr

Secretary R. Garrett, 76 Bispham Road, Blackpool,

BOLTON

President J. Moody

Secretary Supt H. Sankey, Central Police Office, Bolton

BOOTLE

Chairman H. E. Legg

Secretary Insp. J. T. Baldwin, 7 Sefton Close, Kirkby, Liverpool

BRffiRFIELD

President Chairman of V.D.C. Street, Brierfield

Chairman James C. Romanis

Secretary R. Ormerod, 36 Walter

BURNLEY

President The Mayor Chairman Chief Superintendent Beardsworth Police Office, Burnley

Secretary Sgt. B. Bowyer, Central

BURY

Chairman F. Tomlinson

Secretary Mrs B. Pipes, 42 Kenmore Avenue, Elton, Bury

CHORLEY

Chairman T. Jackson

Secretary W. Bennett, 20 Brindle Street, Chorley

COLNE

President A. Exley

Chairman J . E. Driver,

Secretary Mrs E. H. Gardner, 4 Duke Street, Colne

CROSBY

Chairman W. W. Mensforth Liverpool, 23

Secretary Miss N. C. Dove, 29 Moorside Road, Great Crosby,

DARWEN

President J. Westwell Chairman P. D. Catlow Wilpshire, Nr Blackburn

Secretary Mrs M. M. Meggitt, 10 Bryers Croft,

FLEETWOOD

Chairman T. H. Thomason

Secretary J. C. Cross, 73 Bramley Avenue, Fleetwood

GRANGE-OVER-SANDS

Chairman E. J. Cunningham

Secretary Mrs Pirie, East Bay, Highfield Road, Grange-over-Sands

GREAT HARWOOD

President Mrs J . Cunliffe Accrington

Chairman J. Shackleton

Secretary N. Hetherington, 13 Cannon Street,

KIRKBY

Chairman L. H. Russell,

Secretary J . Williams, 49 Sugar Lane, Knowsley, Prescot

LANCASTER

President The Earl Peel

Chairman C. B. Mann

Secretary B. J. Hopkins, 18 Castle Park, Lancaster 29

LANCASHIRE

BRIGADE (DUKE OF LANCASTER'S DISTRICT)

LEIGH, ATHERTON AND TYLDESLEY

President A. Higham, Atherton, Lancs.

BEM, JP

Chairman C. S. Gregory,

MPS

Secretary R. Lowe, 16 Hunt Street,

LIVERPOOL

President The Earl of Derby, MC, DL 49a Rodney Street, Liverpool, 1

Chairman W. J. Clements,

OBE

Secretary R. L. Ball,

MANCHESTER

President Sir W. Mansfield Cooper, LLM Chairman H. Lomas Board, Gay thorn Works, Medlock Street, Manchester

Secretary H. Parsons, N.W. Gas

NELSON

President H. N. Roberts, Nelson

LLB, JP

Chairman W. Fryer

Secretary W. H. Morgan, 39 Beaufort Street,

OLDHAM

Secretary Miss E. M. Bailey, 11 Ainsdale Crescent, Royton, Oldham

Chairman Dr B. Gilbert PRESTON

President Frank Richardson Ashton, Preston

Chairman J. W. Taylor,

Secretary E. G. Wilson, 22 Aldwych Drive,

RA WTENST ALL

President R. L. Smith Chairman Mrs E. Eastwood RawtenstaU, Rossenda1e

Secretary Mrs M. Grey, 137 Hardman Avenue,

ROCHDALE

President A. M. McMaster Wardle Road, Rochdale

Chairman A. Tweedale

Secretary J. E. Thornhill, 3 Queen's Avenue,

ST HELENS

President The Lord Cozens-Hardy, DL, JP Chairman Superintendent William Murray H. Latus, 20 Freckleton Road, Toll Bar, St Helens

Secretary

SALFORD

President S. Goldstone Manchester 1

Chairman J. E. Cotton

Secretary J. Young, 59 Clifton Road, Prestwich,

SOUTH FYLDE

President The Mayor St Anne's-on-Sea

Chairman Councillor Nuttall

Secretary Mrs T. Yates, 17 Elswick Place,

SOUTHPORT

President Lieut-Col R. Fleetwood Hesketh, 72 Hall Street, Southport

Chairman W. J. Grace

Secretary R. Marsden,

STRETFORD AND URMSTON

President The Mayor Chairman Dr I. McIntyre U rroston, Manchester

Secretary A. Taylor, 3 Reigate Road, Flixton,

TODMORDEN

President The Mayor

Secretary J. Fielden, 19 Keats Avenue, Todmorden

ULVERSTON

President W. D. Cooper Chairman Dr F. L. E. Wood Milnthorpe, Westmorland

Secretary A. C. Collins, 'Byfield,' Storth,

WARRINGTON

President The Mayor Chairman E. B. Marston Orford, Warrington

Secretary J. J. Johnson, 90 Newhaven Road,

WTDNES

Chairman Ald. J. Guy

Secretary G. E . Moss, 7 Midland Street, Widnes

WIGAN

Presidellt D. Aitken

Chairman W. Henshall Secretary Miss I. Redford, 92 Swan Meadow Road, Wigan

SUB-CENTRE LA CASHIRE COUNTY CONSTABULARY

Secretary Sgt Speakman, County Constabulary, Hutton, Preston

BRIGADE (DUKE OF LANCASTER'S DISTRICT) District Office 15- J 7 Mount Street, Preston (Tel. 0772 52239) District President The Earl of Derby, MC, DL District Vice-Presidents The Countess of Sefton (Nursing) The Lord Shuttleworth, MC (Ambulance Cadets) The Countess Peel (Nursing Cadets) Commi sioner Major W. H. Walker, 35 Brook ide Avenue, Liverpool, 14 Deputy COlllll1is ioners J. Hall, 41 Windermere Road South Shore, Blackpool Colonel D. B. Long, MC, TD, Ru kinville Hotel, Sandylands Promenade, Morecambe Major R . L. S. Raffles, TD, Denc Hou e Dene Road, Manchester 20 A sis/anI to Commissioner C. J. Eastwood, 43 Lune Street, Preston

District Superintendent (N) The Lady Mary Hesketh, JP, Meols Hall, Southport, (Tel. Southport 88171) District Surgeon J. D. Cameron, MB, CHB, FRCS(ED), 13 Albany Avenue, Eccleston Park, Prescot Asst. District Superintendent (N) M. M. Reekie, MB, CHB, 7 Rowsley Avenue, West Didsbury, Manchester District Nursing Officer Mrs J. M. Leese, SRN, 174 Manchester Road, Bury District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs N. Smith, 19 The Avenue, Seedfield, Bury District Staff Officers Miss J. B. M. Louden, 2a Lord Street West, Southport (Competitions) N. G. Crossley, 'Green Rigg,' 21 Fir Trees Avenue, Lostock Hall, Nr Preston (Competitions and Surgeon's Dept.) Mrs J. Webster, 68 Devonshire Road, Atherton (Training) Mrs E. Gaskill, 50 Turnbull Road, Longsight, Manchester 13 Mrs E. Charlesworth, 1473 Ashton Old Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester 11 G. C. Hankins, 432 Argyll Road, Blackpool (Treasurer, Auxiliary) J. E. Capes, SRN, 'Glencoe', 235 Walmersley Road, Seedfield, Bury N. Pimblett, 251 Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens (Cadets) Major J. Kilshaw, MBE, TD, 11 Derwent Street, Leigh (Admin) Lt.-Col. R. Price, MB CHB, 12 Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester (Training) Miss M. Venables, 137 Blantyre Street, Swinton, Manchester (Cadets) J. L. Corbett, 116 Hazel Avenue, Bury F. Sharrock, 55 Selous Road, Blackburn Mrs M. Swinnerton, 19 Sherwood Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester C. E. Neath, 35 Mossbourne Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Blackpool A. Webster, 68 Devonshire Road, Atherton, Manchester, M29 9WN District Secretary Major T. E. Spencer, MBE, TD, 15-17 Mount Street, Preston (Emergency only: 'Marwyn,' 224 Preston Road, Grimsargh, Nr Preston) District P.R.O. W. Pilkington, 8 Oakdale Road, Liverpool, 18

No.1 AREA Area Commissioner H. Smalley, SRN, 17 Ramsey Road, Longshaw, Blackburn Area Superintendent G. Wooton, 38 Westbourne Avenue, Burnley Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Heap, 138 Brunswick Street, Nelson Area Surgeon A. R. Harbinson, MB, CHB, Walden Place, Blackburn Road, Accrington Area Nursing Officer R. Clarke, SRN, 27 Bridge Terrace, Mitton Road, Whalley, Nr Blackburn Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs O. Dawes, 'Belgrave,' 475 Revidge Road, Blackburn Area Staff Officers C. R . Phillips, 16 Albany Road, Blackburn Mrs F. De Looze, 'Westbank', 367 Padiham Road, Burnley Rev. W. B. GornalI, SR N, St Peter's Vicarage, St Peter's Street, Blackburn G. Dunbar, 22 Blackburn Road, Darwen No.2 AREA Area Commissioner E. Mason, 15 Wood Road North, Manchester 16 Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area Superintendent (N) Miss A. Rigby, 60 Cemetery Road, Swinton Area Surgeon J. R. A. Luckas, MB, 'Ingleside', Tyldesley, Manchester Area Nursing Officer Mrs B. Watson, SRN, 10 Hampton Road, Cadishead, Manchester Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. Fowler, 13 Doodson Avenue, IrIam, Manchester Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs L. Hodcroft, 319 Manchester Road, Tyldesley Area Staff Officers Miss E. N. Fulton, 272 New Brook Road, Atherton, Nr Manchester F. Speakman, 59 Barton Road, Worsley, Manchester W. Grime, 41 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester No.3 AREA Area Commissioner G. Spencer, 40 Sunfield Lane, Diggle, Dobcross, Oldham Area Superintendent (A) T. K. J. Leese, MB, BCH, 'Stickford', Manchester Road, Bury Area Superintendent (N) Miss J. Higgs, 3 Pendleton Street, Werneth, Oldham Area Surgeon V. H. Wheble, BM, FRCS, 'Greeba,' 169 Buxton Road, Mile End, Stockport, Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. D. Adams, 2a Lacrosse Avenue, Werneth, Oldham Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers J. Staley, 590 Oldham Road, Waterloo, Ashton-under-Lyne Major F. Winder, 50 Beaufort Road, Ashton-under-Lyne (Secretary, Admin.) G. A King, 15 Gigg Lane, Bury (P.R.O.) Miss M. G. Owen, 55 WeI beck House, Ashton-under-Lyne B. A. Flynn, JP, 20 Upper Conran Street, Harpurhey, Manchester 9 No.4 AREA Area Commissioner Col. G. A. Steele, QHP, MB, CHB, LRCP, The Beeches, Tabbys Nook, Newburgh, Nr Wigan Area Superintendent (A) R. W. Banks, 94 Meeting Lane, Penketh, Warrington

LEICESTERSHlRE AND RUTLAND BRIGADE (DUKE OF LA CASTER'S DISTRICT)

Area Superintendent (N) Mrs E. Sankey, 209 Orford Lane, Warrington Area Surgeon Major R. O. Choudhury, MRCS, LRCP, DIH, 115 Chorley New Road, Norwich Asst. Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Miss T. Gorton, SRN, 12 Longview Crescent, Huyton Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs A. R. Williamson, 112 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington Area Staff Officers W. Clough, 184 Wellfield Street, Warrington J. M. Bryant, 1 Poplars Place, Orford, Warrington E. B. Matthews, 144 Kentmere Avenue, St Helens Miss C. M. Stringer, 5 Osbourne Avenue, Orford, Nr Warrington

No.5 AREA Area Commissioner J. A. Lucas, 26 Zig-Zag Road, Liverpool, 12 Area Superintendent (A) J. E. Crook, 31 Renville Road, Liverpool, 14 Area Superintendent (N) Mrs I. H. Dewhurst, 2 Phillips Close, Formby Area Surgeon W. D. Gray, MB, CHB, 28 Farth Drive, Allerton Asst. Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Miss P. Whittaker, SRN, 3 Haymans Close, West Derby, Liverpool 12 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. Spencer, 81 Greenwich Road, Liverpool, 9 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss A. Seddon, 46 Parks ide Drive, Liverpool, 12 Area Staff Officers J. Holmes, 23 Bampton Road, Liverpool, 16 Miss E. J. Wellock, 38 Marshall Close, Lydiate, Nr Liverpool Miss C. M. Hutcheon, 7 Radstock Road, Elm Park, Liverpool, 6 H. J. Dowell, 27 Wandsworth Road, Liverpool, 11 (Treasurer) F. Pugh, 87 Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool18 A. Smith, 17 Kingsland Crescent, Liverpool 11 J. A. Ferguson, 115 Scargreen Avenue, Liverpool 11 Miss E. Mason, 7 College Avenue, Freshfield, Liverpool L37 3JL B. St G. Hewitt, 33 Carisbrooke Road, Liverpool 4 Mrs E. D. Bird, 7 Lancaster Close, Maghull L31 3ES (Cadets) Miss Z. Parry, 20 Mannering Road, Liverpool, L17 8TR No.6 AREA Area Commissioner Major J. D. Cameron, MBE, TD, 'Kings Fold," Pope Lane, Penwortham, Preston Area Superintendent (A) H. Needham, 34 Bent Lane, Leyland, Preston Area Superintendent (N) Mrs 1. Haigh, 37 Blenheim Avenue, Blackpool Area Surgeon Surgeon Lt.-Commander P. J. J. Wren, Monks Gate, Hardacre Lane, Whittle-Ie-Woods, Area Nursing Officer W. Gulliford, SRN, 301 Fleetwood Road, Anchorsholme Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss C. Banks, 207 Cunliffe Road, South Shore, Blackpool Area Staff Officers Mrs E. Wright, 212 Poulton Road, Fleetwood Miss A. B. Kirkham, 157 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston K. Eaves, 56 Westgate, Leyland No.7 AREA Area Commissioner Sgn . Lt. Commander J. F. M. Milner, MD, MB, BS, Spring Wood, Thwaite Brow Lane, Bolton-Le-Sands, Carnforth Area Superintendent (A) R. E. Pratt, 7 Dundee Street, Barrow-in-Furness Area Superintendent (N) Miss E . McGill, SRN, 6 Greystoke Gardens, Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Vacant District Staff Officer W. G. Southern, MB, Sandyfield, Grange-over-Sands Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. Dixon, 12 Prospect Road, Barrow-in-Furness Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. Gawne, 17 Roose Road, Barrow-in-Furness Area Staff Officers W. J. E . Dickinson, 8 Hutton Crescent, Morecambe (Training) Captain J. Fitzmaurice, 85 Clarendon Road, Morecambe (Admin) G. W. Guest, 11 Slyne Road, Torrisholme, Morecambe (p.R.O .) No.8 AREA Area Commissioner Major N. E. Shaw, MB, CHM, FRCS, LRCP, 4 Broad Walk Pownall Park Wilmslow, Cheshire ' , Area Superintendent (A) S. E. Mallalieu, SEN, Balmoral Avenue, Gorton, Manachester M18 7BJ Area Superintendent (N) Miss R. Clarke, 18 Dilworth Street, Manchester, 15 Area Surgeon B. L. Alexander, MB, CHB, MRCGP, 272 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, 16 Asst. Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Miss M. Garner, 10 Richmond Street, Newton Heath, Manchester Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. Barker, 202 Brooklands Road, Sale Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs A. Butler, 25 Whitecar Avenue, Manchester, 10 Area Staff Officers F. M . Baker, 10 Waverly Road , Sale, Manchester J. H. Brown, 47 Buckingham Road West, Heaton Moor, Stockport (Training) J. K. Vance, 17 Fairfield Road, Middleton, Manche ter J. Light, 4 Milford Drive, Levenshulme, Manchester 19

LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND County Office 112 Regent Road, Leicester (Tel. 0533 58345) County President The Viscountess Kemsley County Vice-Presidents Miss M. 1. Partridge (Nursing) E. J. L. Cotton (Ambulance Cadets) Commander St l.A. L. Lee, 10 Charles Drive, Anstey, Nr Leicester (Tel. Anstey 2126) Association Cty. Director Vacant Commissioner L. Lee . Deputy Commissioner A. R. Bradley, MB, BS, ~RCS, LRCP, 335 Humberstone .Road, Leicester County Superintendent (N) Mrs S. L. M. Armitage,. SRN 116 Regent Road, .Lelcester (Tel. 0533 20946) County Surgeon T. M. Gibson, MB, CHB, 137a StatIOn Road, Cropston, Lelce.ster, LE7 7HH County Nursing Officer Miss P. Goodall, SRN, SCM, The Royal Infirmary, LeIcester County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. Crewe, 54 Yorkshire Road, Leicester . County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss J. A. Bream, The Manor Farm, Grace Dleu . . County Staff Officers Miss V. M. V. Luscombe, OBE, SRN, SCM, 87 Humberstone D~ve, Leicester W. Langton, 10 West Avenue, Leicester J. M. Jones, 48 St Mlch~els Avenue, Lelc~ster M. A. Johnson, 114 Hollycroft, Hinckley Mrs V. M. Bradley, 341.Uppmgham Road, Leicester County Secretary Miss K. A. Middleton, 112 Regent Road, Leicester County P.R.O. P. W. Jackson, 53 Myrtle Road, Leicester (Tel. 28744) County Sergeant-Major K. Lee, 4 Stanley Drive, Leicester

ASSOCIATION COUNTY CENTRE President The Lord Mayor Chairman H. N. Bream Secretary Mrs F. M. Seaton, 112 Regent Road, Leicester BRIGADE AREAS EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) C. R. Towell, Palel House, Gladstone Avenue, Melton Mowbray Area Superintendent (N) Miss D. O. Jones, 2 Hastings Road, Woodhouse Eaves Area Surgeon J. A. Ward, MRCS, LRCP, 'Sunnydene,' Melton Road, Syston Area Staff Officer F. H. Brown, 13 Melton Road, Asfordy Hill, Melton Mowbray CITY OF LEICESTER AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) E. E. Hudson, 77 Hazel Street, Leicester . Area Superintendent (N) Miss C. Shooter, 9 Oakthorpe Avenue, Le~cester Area Surgeon G. H. Sullivan, MB, BS, LRCP, 421 London Ro~d, LeI~ster Area Nursing Officer Mrs M. Fletcher, SRN, 28 Wavertree DrIve, ~Icester . . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) L. W. Ward, 9 Evington Close, Evmgton Dnve, LeIcester Area Staff Officers G. K. Shaw, 73 Repton Road, Wigston Miss D. G. Hampson, 90 Upperton Road, Leicester T. Graham, 108 Parker Drive, Leicester Miss M. A. Hales, 11 Bonnington Road, Leicester F. R. Barton, 11 Edith Avenue, Narborough Road South, Leicester A. P. Oldham, 79 Jean Drive, Leicester . . Area P.R.O. D. M. Jones, 48 St Michael's Avenue, Leicester A. P. Oldham, 79 Jean Dnve, Leicester Area Segt Major E. J. England, ABSI, AMBIM, 'Brandon', 7 Frinton Avenue, Evington, Leicester R. J. McLavy, SRN, 6 Clovelly Road, Glenfield, Leicester (Training) WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) M. L. Dickinson SRN, SRFN, BTA, MRIPHH, 67 Stokes Drive, Leciester Area Superintendent (N) Vacant . Area Surgeon A. Hamilton, MB, CHB, DPH, 48 London Road, CoalVille Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. H. F. Ward, 9 Oakley Road, Shepshed Area Staff Officer J. T. Kenny, 73 Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Coalville Area P.R.O. P. P. Davies, 41 Spa Drive, Sapcote, Leics. NATIONAL COAL BOARD AREA Area Superintendent (A) A. H. M. Campbell, MRCS, LRCP, Green Hedges, Moira Road, Ashbyde-Ia-Zouch Area Surgeon A. J. A. Robertson, MB, CHB, Linden House, Church Street, Swadlincote, Burton-on-Tren t Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. A. Belcher, 239 Melbourne Road, Ibstock Area Staff Officers J. N. Adey, 74 Common Road, Church Gresley, Burton-on-Trent Mrs C. ~. D. Faulkner,S New Street, Donisthorpe, Burton-on-Trent G. Jackson, 344 Ashby Road, Coalvtlle, Leicester (Training) Area Sergeant-Major T. Wilkinson, 210 High Street, Woodville, Burton-on-Trent

LINCOLNSHIRE LONDON

LINCOLNSIDRE ASSOCIATION AND BRIGADE Coullty Office The Cardinal's Hat, 268 High Street, Lincoln (Tel. 23829) County President The Earl of Ancaster, TD, IP County Vice-Presidents Lady Cracroft Amcotts (Nursing) Mrs M. E. Pledger (Nursing Cadets) Commander St J. A. Captain P. H. E. Welby-Everard, DSC, DL, RN, Frieston Old Place, Cay thorpe, Grantham (Tel. Fulbeck 459) County Director O. G. L. Holmes, Little Witham, Syston, Grantham (Tel. Honington 359) Commissioner Captain P. H. E. Welby-Everard, DSC, DL, RN Deputy Commissioner M. C. Lavin, JP, MB, BS, LRCP, MRCS, 111 Oxford Street, Cleethorpes (Tel. Cleethorpes 61328) County Superintendent (N) Mrs V. F. M. Hedges, 34 Swallowbeck Avenue, Lincoln (Tel. 26823) County Surgeon L. K. Cordeaux, MRCS, LRCP, Gonerby House, Scotter, Gainsborougb (Tel. Scunthorpe 762204) County Nursing Officer Mrs G. Fijalkowski, SRN, Normanby Hall, Scunthorpe, Lincs. COl/nty Training Officer A. Kay, SR ,17 Greystones Road, Gainsborough County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. A. Sullivan, 18 Rufford Road, Cleethorpes County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs P. I. C. Storrer, 388, Heneage Road, Grimsby County Staff Officers T. Cunnane, 16 Brandon Road, Scunthorpe (Public Duties) R. Wilson, 56 High Street, Blyton, Gainsborougb (Training Aids) County Secretary H. A. Brown, Flat 16, Church Lane, Sleaford. County P.R.O. Vacant COUNTY CENTRE

Secretary D. Dubut, The Cardinal's Hat, 268 High Street, Lincoln

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner L. M. Gerlis, MB, BS, LRCP, MRCS, 175 Scathoe Road, Grimsby Area Superintendent (A) C. B. North, 38 Cumberland Avenue, Grimsby Area Superintendent (N) Mrs E. A. Jackson, 16 Hamilton Road, Scunthorpe Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. N. Colebrook, 549 Laceby Road, Grimsby Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers F. Bromfield, 6 High Street, Barton-on-Humber Mrs A. Bromfield, 6 High Street, Barton-on-Humber Area Sergeant-Major S. Anderson, 68 Fairmont Crescent, Scuntborpe

LONDON Headquarters 29 Weymouth Street~ LGondHon :~N :~R~~e;'pO;~~r~~~;t House, West Halkin Street, Commander St J. A. Group CaptaLD . . .fle, , , , S.W.I. (Tel. 01-235 1561)

ASSOCIATION Lt Colonel R . A. Payne · t or.Deputy D frec " JP 'Doune' , Orchehill Avenue, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 8QL (Tel Gerrards Cross 82286) h Area Director (Western Area) Lt-Colonel John Coates, 3 .Darby Crescent, Sunbury-on-T mes Area Director (South Western Area) Brigadier H. L. LeWIS, CBE, Longford Lodge, Hamp on,

Ar~i~};:~:ar (South Eastern Area) Major L. J. Harper, MBE, 12 Palace Gardens, Bromley, Kent Development Officer L. D. Thomson,

MBE,

55 Ravenscourt Park, W6

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Secretary Mrs A. Marshall, 154 Hildaville Dnve, Westcllff-on-Sea, Essex

WESTERN AREA CITY OF WESTMINSTER b St S tary Mrs D W G President The Lord Mayor Chairman Lt-Col. W. R . Horn y- eer, DL ecre ., . Faris, 2 Onslow Court, Drayton Gardens, S.W.lO ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA " A A G ant lOa Earls Court Road, President The Mayor Chairman D. G. A. Screen Secletal Y J. . . r , W.8 LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH L D Th President The Mayor Chairman Rear-Admiral J. H. Walwyn, CB, OBE Secretary . . omson, MBE, 55 Ravenscourt Road, W.6 LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW 5R t President The Mayor Chairman A. M. Mason Secretary L. D. Thomson, MBE, 5 avenscour Road, W.6 LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Secretary G. S. Chamberlain, President The Mayor Chairman H. L. Sparrow, JP, MA, MRCS, LRCP 50 King Street, Southall, Middlesex LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW V President The Mayor Chairman R. Greenville-Mathers, MA, MD, FRCP Secretary acant

SOUTH WESTERN AREA CENTRAL AREA Area Commissioner Sqdn Ldr M. Griffith, 6 Church Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham Area Superintendent (A) H. E. Dickens, 18 Uffington Avenue, Lincoln Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. Eassom, Vine Cottage, High Street, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln Area Surgeon B. W. Wood, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, DRCOG, 35 St Catherine's, Lincoln Area Nursing Officer Mrs M. Rawdon, SRN, 19 Cranwell Street, Lincoln Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. R. Foster, 62 Mount Lane, Kirby, Lathorpe, Sleaford Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs J. M. Parker, 12 Willingham Avenue, Lincoln Area Staff Officer W. E. Scott, 83 Doddington Road, Lincoln

SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner C. R. Morgan, LMSSA, MRCS, LRCP, Glebe House, Muston, Bottesford, Nottingham Area Superintendent (A) Vacant Area uperintendent (N) Mr R. Vere-Kennedy, SRN, 125 Horncastle Road, Boston Area Surgeon G. S. Smith, MRCS, LRCP, DOBST, RCOG, Chevington House, Bourne, Lines. Area /lrsing Officer Miss M . P. Davies, SR N, 3 Sunningdale Drive, Boston Area Staff Officer (Cadet.) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss J. A. Bingham, 6 St Marys Street, Stamford Area StailOjJicers Mis M. Lawton, BEM, 129 London Road, Spalding (Training) G. Hillier, 11 London Road , Spalding (Training) F. G. Elliott, 1 Poplar Court, Pennygate, Spalding

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

President The Mayor Chairman J. E. Dane Shirley, Croydon, Surrey

Secretary T. R . Cons table, 47 Greenview

Chairman CUr H. W. Payne

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

President The Mayor Chairman A. French, Brixton Hill, S.W.2

MBE

Secretary A. French,

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

President The Mayor Hill,S.W.19

venue,

S R d Secretary Mrs L. Ahern, 33 tanton oa,

LONDON BOROUGH OF KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES

President The Mayor Kingston, Surrey

Chairman Dr D. A. Buxton Hopkin

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b hT H 11 am et own a,

39 C Secretary Mrs D. Danby, 1 opse

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES

President The Mayor Chairman Dr B. Lloyd Bisley Twickenham, Middlesex

Secretary J. Dennett, 91 Queens Road,

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

President The Mayor

Chairman CUr E. Harding

Secretary Vacant

SOUTH EASTERN AREA LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

President The Mayor

Chairman Vacant

Secretary Vacant

BOROUGH POLYTECHNIC BRANCH

President V. Pereira-Mendoza Chairman A. T. Corless Dept, Polytechnic, Borough Road, S.E.1

Secretary Mrs G. D. G. Jackson, PhYSICS

LONDON

NORTHERN/NORTH WESTERN AREA CITY OF LONDON President The Lord Mayor Chairman Sir Irving Gane, KCYO Vice-Chairman Alderman Alan S. Lamboll, JP, CC Secretary A. Leng, 90 Princes Plain, Bromley Common, Kent NORTHERN AREA Secretary P. A. Stacey, 23 New River Crescent, Palmers Green, N13 5RD

Area Staff Officers P. Stacey, 23 New River Crescent, Palmers Green, N.13 (Competitions) S. R. Miller, 97 Mandeville Road, Enfield Miss D. Clear), 111 BurgaD:dy House, Bedale Road, Enfield, Middlesex Miss D. R. Wain, 88 Sydney Road, N.8 W. Goldmg, 16 Daneland, East Barnet, Herts. E. R. Lock, 148 Fillebrook Road, E.ll Mrs. W. Newman, 33 Dulverton Mansions, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.1 (Cadets) J. R. Fox, 84 Frankland Road, Croxley Green, Herts. (Cadets) Mrs J. Outram, 72 Hollickwood Avenue, N.l2 . A. G. Owen, 51 Churchbury Lane Enfield Middlesex (Cadets) W. A. Sheen, 42 Ventnor Dnve, Cheshunt, Herts. Area S;rgeant-Major L. Adler, 15 Oakley Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex Area P.R.O. T. W. West, 93 Pembury Road, Tottenham, N.17 (Tel. 01-808 5340)

BRIGADE (pRINCE OF WALES'S DISTRICT) District Headquarters 29 Weymouth Street, WIN 4DR (Tel 01-580 6762) District President Colonel Sir Thomas Butler, Bt., CYO, OSO, OBE, JP District Vice-Presidents Doreen, Lady Brabourne, CI Mrs M. Carmichael, OBE, JP Lady Pamela Hicks (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner Col H. A. Lewis, MBE, TO, 19 Kylestrome House, Cundy Street, S.W.l (Tel. 01-7307913) Deputy Commissioners D. R. Fenton, 54 Hillside Road, Southall, Middlesex (Tel. 01-578 2565) Lieut Colonel R. A. Payne, JP, 'Doune', Orchehill Avenue, Gerrards Cross, Bucks., SL9 8QL District Superintendent (N) Mrs D. Hoadley, 38 Heatherset Gardens, S.W.16 District Surgeon W. N. Whiteside, MO, CRB, 3 Park Farm Road, Bromley, Kent Deputy District Surgeon Colonel C. S. Nicol, TO, PQR, MO, BS, FRCP, MRCS, 40 Ferncroft Avenue, N.W.3 District Nursing Officer Miss K. M. Pfister, SRN, 12 Ridgmount Gardens, W.C.l Asst District Nursing Officer Mrs Sears, 109 Strawberry Vale, Twickenham District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Capt R. Parks, 33 Pangbourne Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss I. L. Robinson, 125 Singleton Crescent, Goring-by-Sea District Staff Officers Mrs D. Butanowich, 11 Manor Gardens, Merton Park, S.W.20 Miss M. D. Groom, 11 Manor Gardens, S.W.20 (Tel. 01-542 5082) S. W. Broom, 18 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, E.11 C. W. M. Hobday, 2 Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, S.E.21 (Stores) J. Nutt, 46 Fairway, Raynes Park, S.W.20 (District Camp Adviser) F. Raine-Allen, MBE, JP, 18 Gilbey Close, Ickenham, Middlesex (Competitions) S. L. Fordham, 11 Shelbury Road, Dulwich, S.E.22 (Asst Treasurer) Miss A. M. King, 368 Hale End Road, Highams Park, EA A. Gilston, 21 St John's Park Mansions, N.19 (Treasurer) F. H. Halls, 14 Lavers Road, N.16 (Public Duties) S. Smith, 4 Heslop Road, Balham, S.W.12 (Stores) L. G. Love, 17 Queen's Gardens, Ealing, W.5 Miss D. A. G. Watts, 32 Bede House, Manorfields, S.W.15 S. F. Pateman, 43 Guy Road, Wallington, Surrey A. A. W. Weston, BEM, 39 St George's Road, Hanworth, Feltham A. F. Bareham, 47 Elthome Park Road, Hanwell, W.7 Miss M. H. T. Shaw, The Lodge, Ashmead Lane, Denham, Bucks. Miss M. M. Telfer, 125 Singleton Crescent, Goring-by-Sea (Cadets) R. H. A. PickersgilI, 16 Rye House, Ebury Bridge Road, S.W.l (Public Duties) Mrs E. M. Jolly, 69 Whyteleafe Hill, Whyteleafe, Surrey L. S. Evans, 8 Worple Close, Harrow J. Bedells, 21 Cheriton Avenue, Bromley, Kent M. W. Young, 65 Kendall Avenue, N.18 E. B. Hamley, 59 Eylewood Road, West Norwood, S.E.27 (Public Duties) Miss N. L. Moore, MBE, 105 South Park Drive, Seven Kings, Essex C. W. Bowyer, 69 Natal Road, New Southgate, N.ll C. Cutler, 149 Penrose House, Penrose Street, S.E.17 C. W. Kirk, 123 Park Road, Enfield, Middlesex W. W. Packe, 14 Pembroke Road, Palmers Green, N.13 J. W. Wootton, 22 Hornshay Street, S.E.15 (Stores) C. W. Parr, 2 Gayfere Road, liford, Essex A. Crouch, 6 Madeline Road, Anerley, S.E.20 (Stores) A. H. O. Mileham, 3 Wilton Road, N.lO (Stores) G. L. Smith, 80a West Hill, Epsom District Sergeant-Major Vacant District Secretary L. A. Harris, 16 Sylvan Close, Selsdon, Surrey District P.R.O. W. Hoadley, 38 Heatherset Gardens, S.W.16

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner H. F. Mulligan, Holly House, 5 Herbert Road, Emerson Park, Hornchurch, Essex Area Superintendent (A) F. D. Keefe, 1 Lawn Close, Edmonton, N.9 Area Superintendents (N) Mrs D. J. Mulligan, Holly House, 5 Herbert Road, Emerson Park, Hornchurch Mrs K. J. Styles, 98 Margaret Road, New Barnet, Herts. Area Surgeon R. M. Burton, MA, FRCS, MRCOO, MB, CRB, MMSA, Hallam, Cherry Tree Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks. Area Nursing Officer Miss B. Ferguson, SRN, 42 Queen Annes Gardens, Bush Hill Park, Enfield Asst Area lIrsing Officers Miss M. Jenkinson, SR ,27 Braxted Park, S.W.16 Mrs J. M. Higes, SR ,71 Meadway, Freezywatcr, Enfield Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. W. Seabridge, 21 Mansfield Road, N.W.3 Area Staff Officers (Cadets) (N) Miss I. S. Burley, St Francis Cottage, 49 Asmuns Place, N.W.ll Mrs A. E. Calvert, 14 Oaklands, Winchmore Hill, N.21

EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner R. T. Bax, LOS, RCS(ENO), 5 Queens Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex Area Superintendent (A) W. T. Rosier, 47 Selwyn Avenue, Newbury Park, Ilford Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Laver, BA, 444d Havering Road, Romford, Essex . Area Surgeon Dr A. F. McDonald, 76 Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex Area Nursing Officer Mrs M. G. Goddard, SRN, White Lodge, 37 Wallenger ~venue, Gidea Park, Essex Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. P. Merrifield, 3 Sandringham Road, Barking Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area StaffOjficers F. C. Marden, 20a Wadley Road, Leytonstone, E.l1 Mrs P. M. Sanderson, 12 Kale Road, Benfieet, Essex (Cadets) E. Fisher, 17 Wilson Road, E.6 (Cadets) T. L. Hurst, 60 Lansdowne Road, Walthamstow, E.l7 Mrs F. A. Robinson, 120 Eastern Avenue, ~anstead, E.ll J. Stephenson, 41 Brian Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex (Cadets) Mrs E . M. Hams, 95 Hobleyhick Lane, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex (Cadets) L. A. Webb, 69 Chadville Gardens, Chadwell Heath Miss M. J. Arber, 60-Brackendale Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, ES5ex Mrs M. A. Crow 419 Romford Road, Forest Gate, E.7 Area Se'rgeant-Major L. Goodrum, 221 Westrow Drive, Barking, Essex Area P.R.O. Mrs E. M. Holland, 21 Mashiters Walk, Romford, Essex SOUTH EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner A. G . Bone, 12 Abercorn Gardens, Barley Lane, Rornford, Essex Area Superintendent (A) L. J. Field, 31 Tiverton Drive, New Eltham, S.~.9 Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. M. Good, 54 Overhill Road, East DulwICh, S.E.22 Area Surgeon E. C. Dawson, MB, BS, 109 Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent Asst Area Surgeon H. G. Jeffs, MB, BS, 68 Daneby Road, S.E.6 Area Nursing Officer H. Bugg, SRN, 76 Maxwell Gardens, Orpington, Kent Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. R. Willis, 27 Worsley Bridge Road, S.E.26 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss D. E. Lawes, 14a Collins Street, S.E.3 Asst Area Nursing Officer Mrs C. Stretton, SRN, 3 Tudor Road, Beckenham Area Staff Officers H. G. H. Farrow, 8 Spa Close, South Norwood.Hill, S.B. 25 (Treasurer) E. Mitchell, 5 The Old Garden, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent MISS M. R. Crosdale, 161 Copers Cope Road, Beclcenham, Kent (N.H.S.R.) Miss w. E. Willis, 179 Hazleban~ Road, Catford, S.E.6 (Competitions) W. T. A. Higgett, 35 Ardoch Road, S.E.6 W. G. Aylmg, ] 8 Crebor Street, East Dulwich, S.E.22 (Cadets) R. F. GIles, 27 Leathwell Road, S.E.8 (Cadets) C. V. Armstrong, 27 Manor Lane, Lewisham, S.E.13 Area Sergeant-Major D. J. Murfitt, 27 Cole Street, Borough, S.E.1 Area P.R.O. Vacant SOUTH WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) F. W. Witch, 42 Bridge Road, East Molesey, Su~rey Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. A. Neville-Kaye, 104 Clyde Road, Addlscombe, Croydon Area Surgeon R. C. Ingrey Senn, MB, CRB, 55 Fitzroy Drive, Oakwood, Leeds 8 Asst. Area Surgeons M. Bamforth, MB, CRB, Halidon House, Claremont Lane, Esher, Surrey Anne Campbell, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, OMR T, 23 Ormonde Court, UpperRi~hmondRoa~, Putney, S.W.iS Area Nursing Officer J. D. Horne, SRN, 23 Lincoln Avenue, Whitton,.Twlckenham, MIddlesex Asst. Area Nursing Officer M. W. Cunvin, SRN, 83 Dalberg Road, Bnxton, S.W.2 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) L. J. Kibble, 40a Coome Road, Kingston-upon-Thames Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss D. E. Barker, 82 Sherwood ~v~nue, S.~.16 Area Staff Officers F. R. Frewin, 84 Toynbee Road, S.W.20 (publICIty) MISS C. Frampton, 'Dennington', 13 St Martin's Avenue, Epsom, Surrey G. T. Pickard, 84 Melrose Avenue, Wimbledon Park, S.W.20 A. R. Harris, 42 Edward Road, East Croydon, Surrey (Cadets) F. Wheadon 243 Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, S.W.16 Mrs. M . E. Stronach, 34 Tattenham Grove, Epso~ Downs Mrs. B. J. Broadbent, 65 Fairmount Road, Brixton, S.W.2 (Cadets) Mrs J. F. Lafferty, 'Emery Down', Bolters Lane, Banstead Mrs E. Davis, 8 Grove Road,. Mitcham, Surrey (Cadet) R. R. Randall-Stephens, 19 Gauntlett Road, Sutton, Surrey (Fmance) D. W. T. Cheetham, 23 Albert Road, Kingston-on-Thames Area Sergeant-Major P. Fawcett, Weston Acres, Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead, Surrey Area P.R.O. Vacant 37

LONDON

NORFOLK

WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner C. J. P. Seccombe, MRCS, LRCP, 20 Western Road, Southall Area Superintendent (A) J. Bowen, 3 Framfield Road, Mitcham, Surrey Area Superintendent (N) Miss F. M. Dean, MBE, 22 Chandos Road, Harrow Area Surgeon C. A. Osborn, MRCS, LRCP, 596 Whitton Avenue West, Greenford Asst. Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. M. Noble, SRN, High Trees, Hambaugh Island, Shepperton Lock Asst. Area Nursing Officers Miss M. M. Young, SRN, 14 Honeypot Close, Honeypot Lane, Kingsbury, N.W.9 H. Simpson, SRN, 3 Cunningham Park, Harrow Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. H. Lane, 11 Vale Croft, Pinner Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs V. C. Davies, 109 Barmouth Avenue, Peri vale, Greenford Area Staff Officers J. Boss, 77 Salisbury Road, Ealing, W.13 Miss K. Barrie, 53 Francis Road, Hounslow, West Middlesex A. E. Hill, 115 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex G. H. Connell, 'Kingsland', 20 Chatsworth Avenue, Wemblev, Middlesex Miss E. M. Neasmith, 27 Wingate Road, Hammersmith, W.6 (Cadets) Miss V. W. Henderson, MBE, 57 Dorset Road, Ealing, W.5 W. E. Classey, 14 The Uplands, Gerrard's Cross, Bucks. Mrs H. Dillon, 131 Ashley Gardens, S.W.1 A. H. Bines, 3 Gale Drive, Mount Pleasant, Lightwater, Surrey G. E. Hosking, 77 Dabbs Hill Lane, Northolt A. W. Bines, 56 Wadham Gardens, Greenford E. R. Gibbs, 31 Oakwood Crescent, Greenford, Middlesex (Cadets) J. Bowen, 193 Exeter Road, Rayners Lane, Hounslow, Middlesex R. F. Strutt, 42 Southwell Avenue, Northolt Area P.R.O. Vacant Area Sergeant-Major F. A. Brown, 22 Pyrmont Road, Chiswick, WA

NORTH EAST (Cromer) AREA . ' . Area Commissioner Wing Commander B. B. W. Hallows, OBE, DFC, The White House, High KelllDg, Holt A /Area Superintendent (A) J. E. Fisher, Dairy Farm, Gunton Park, Norwich, NOR 37Y Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. B. Jacobs, 15 St Mary's Road, Cromer Area Nursing Officer Miss J. V. Hughes, Kelling Hospital Holt Area Staff Officer A. J. Pink, 'Journey's End', Itteringham

NORFOLK County Office 20 Castle Meadow, Norwich (Tel. 0603 21649) County Presidents Lt-Col Sir Richard Barrett-Lennard, Bt, JP Lady Cook (Nursing) County Vice-President Vacant (Ambulance) Association Cty. Director Vacant Commissioner Brig. F. P. Barclay, DSO, MC, DL, Little Dunham Lodge, King's Lynn (Tel. Holme Hale 365) Deputy Commissioners Col. F. C. Atkinson, D L, The Old Manse, Guestwick, East Dereham (Tel. Foulsham 381) Lt.-Col. H. Blount, MC, TD, DL, Cley Old Hall, Holt County Superintendent (N) Mrs G. R. D. Shaw, MBE, The Hall, Scottow, Norwich (Tel. Swanton Abbott 226) County Surgeon G. S. Joss, MB, CHB, LMCC, PRCS, 432 Unthank Road, Norwich County Nursing Officer Miss M. Rennoldson, SR N, 20 Stafford Road, New Costessey, Norwich NOR 46J County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs A. A. Ettridge, 24 Meadowbrook Close, Norwich County Staff Officers Lt-Col. D. G. Buxton, Hoveton Hall, Wroxham, Norwich Lieut-Col C. B. Grant, MC, TD, The Old Vicarage, St Faiths, Norwich Brigadier V. L. M. Wainwright, OBE, MC, The Lime House, East Rudham, King's Lynn Major P. W. Raywood, TD, Manor Farm House, North Bamingham, Norwich Mrs J. M. Hewitt, Bracken Hill, 10 Western Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich (Hospital Library) P. F. G. Wright, Whiteacre, Framlingham Earl, Norwich NOR 44W M. G. Falcon, Keswick Old Hall, Norwich, NOR 60D (Admin) Mrs G. L. Digby, 'Southfield', Upper Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich, NOR 54W County Secretary (Association and Brigade) Mrs Ettridge, 24 Meadowbrook Close, Norwich (Tel. 27703)

NORWICH AREA Area Commissioner F. J. Harvey, 8 Brian Avenue, Norwich NOR 28C Area Superintendent (A) Mrs M. E. Hammond, 4 Pine Road, Norwich NOR 86T Area Surgeon N. T. D. Brewis, MB, CHB, Catton Court, Old Catton, Norwich NOR69N Area ursing Officer Mrs P. Green, SR ,SCM, The Vicarage, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich NOR 09R Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Major W. J. Rawkins, 5 Blickering Court, Recorder Road, Norwich Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs D. M. Harrold, 197 North Walsh am Road, Sprowston, Norwich Area Staff Officers R. Shackleton, 14 Valleyside Road, Norwich (Training) Major E. L. Thompson, 1 Pinewood lose, Hellesdon orwich (Treasurer) K. W. Cutting, 1 Truman Close, Norwich, OR 42H Mrs G. R. Witard 7 Lyhart Road, Eaton Rise, Norwich, NOR 71D EAST (Yarmouth) AREA Area Commissioner R. C. Crighton, North Sand, 59 Bl ake Road, Newtown, Great Yarmouth Area Staff Officers Mrs. R. C. Crighton, orth Sand, 59 Blake Road, Newtown, Great Yarmouth G . . Driver, 6 Hurst Road, Chedgrave, Loddon, NOR 20W C. L. E. Aldred, 42 Lynn Grove, Gurlc ton, Great Yarmouth

SOUTH EAST (Wymondham) AREA Area Commissioner Major T. B. Ellis, Mendham Mill, Harleston Area Superintendent (A) A. E. Sheldrake, Springfield, Lopham Road, East. Harling Area Superintendent (N) Mrs L. M. Roper, Ellesmere House, Wortham DISS Area Nursing Officer Miss E. M. Rice, SRN, Higgler's, Fressing Field, Nr Diss A/Area Staff Officer G. Burrows, Ye Olde Home, Cross Street, Eye, Suffolk CENTRAL NORTH (Fakenham) AREA Area Commissioner Lt-Col P. Turner, 'Longacre', Stiffkey, Wells Next Sea Area Superintendent (N) The Hon Mrs R. Coke, 10 Knight Street, Walsingham Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. V. Highet, SR N, The Hospital, East Dereham Area Staff Officer R. W. Simpson, 98 Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham CENTRAL SOUTH (Thetford) AREA Area Commissioner H. V. Buscall, Carbrooke Hall, Watton Area Superintendent (N) Miss V. M. Leather, MBE, The Old Laundry, Didlington, Thetford Area Surgeon Dr R. D. R. Shanks, Harvey House, Watton Area Nursing Officer Mrs V. M. Bewers, SRN, Fern House, Thetford Area Staff Officer Mrs W. J. Parslow,S Icknield Way, Thetford WEST (King's Lynn) AREA Area Commissioner R. P. Errington, CMG, 'Whitec1iff', Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton Area Superintendent (A) B. W. Meek, 4 St Valerey Lane, King's Lynn Area Nursing Officer Miss K. Allison, SRN, West Norfolk Hospital, King's Lynn Area Staff Officers H. G. E. Ellis, 56 Cresswell Street, King's Lynn P. W. Bird, 10 Campsey Drove, Southery, Downham Market A /A rea Staff Officer Mrs B. Carter, The Cottage, Stow Bardolph, Kings Lynn

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE & HUNTINGDONSHIRE County Office 21 York Road, Northampton (Tel. 0604 33711) County President The Hon. Lady Macdonald-Buchanan County Vice-President The Marchioness of Northampton (Nursing) Commander St. J. A. Vacant Association Cty. Director B. Billington, 76 Ash Burnham Road, Northampton Commissioner Vacant Deputy Commissioner H. R. Townshend, pychley Grange, Kettering County Superintendent (N) Miss M. Hull, 9 Billing Road, Northampton County Surgeon J. R. S. Sharp, MRCS, LRCP, 241 Abington Avenue, Northampton County Nursing Officer Miss M. A. Batchelor, SRN, 22 Lynton Avenue, Harborough Road North, Northampton County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. L. Day, The Grange, Great Brington, Northampton County Staff Officers Miss G. Gainsford, 107 Park Avenue North, Northampton Mrs N. R. Billings, 2 Queens Gardens, Peterborough (Cadets) T. Sewell, 253 Park Road, Peterborough J. H. Sutton, 'Beverley', 41 St Albans Road, Northampton (Treasurer) B. E. Billington, 76 Ashburnham Road, Northampton Mrs J. E. Halford, 'The Coombes', Sibbertoft Mrs C. M. Borwick, Haselbech Hill, Northampton Mrs A. Wilkin, The Old Rectory, Cottesbrooke, Northampton P. W. P. Smith, 94 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton J. W. Chapman, 100 St Peter's Avenue, Kettering R. Ingram, SRN, Huntingdon County Hospital, Huntingdon R . C. Manning, 29 Millers Park, Wellingborough A. R. Davenport, 20 Granville Avenue, Northborough, Peterborough County Secretary Mrs M. White,S Forfar Street, St James, Northampton County Sergeant-Major A. E. Plowman, 23 The Ridge, Great Dodrington, Nr Wellingborough County P.R.O. W. J. L. Gotch, 50 Elsden Road, Wellingborough (Tel. 2833)

No. 1 PETERBOROUGH & HUNTINGDON AREA Area Commissioner H. M. Weaver, MB, CBB, Bancroft Lodge, 208 Broadway, Peterborough

ORTHAMPTON

NORTHUMBERLAND

ASSOCIATION CENTRES NORTHAMPTON

Secretary Vacant WELLINGBOROUGH

Secretary W. J. L. Gotch, 50 Elsden Road, Wellingborough HUNTINGDON COUNTY CENTRE

Chairman Alderman F. W. Saunders, Huntingdon

Secretary R. Ingram,

SRN, MRSH, MRIPHH,

County Hospital,

NORTHUMBERLAND County Office St John House, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 4 (Tel Newcastle-uponTyne 37938) . Commander St I.A. R. L. Bellwood, TO, 42 Mosley Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1

ASSOCIATION County Director C. H. Cooksley, c/o County Office Deputy County Director D. Cameron, c/o County Office CENTRES ASIDNGTON

President Dr J. D~bs?n Chairman W. D. Allison Crescent, Newblggrn-by-the-Sea

Secretary L. T. Wedderburn, 29 Westfield

BLYTH

President Dr C. F. Fairlie, Avenue, Blyth

TO,

Chairman Dr A. S. Urquhart

Secretary F. S. Parsons 21 Hunter '

Area Surgeon D. W. B. Hogg, MB, BS, 727 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne 5 Area Nursing Officer Miss F. E. M. Newton, SRN, SCM, 11 Manor Place, Longbenton, Newcastleupon-Tyne Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs C. E. Jones, 16 Lesbury Avenue, Rosehill, Wallsend-on-Tyne Area Staff Officers T. S. Woodhouse, 3 Ebor Street, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne 6 (Public Duty) F. C. Bell, 4 Bexley Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne 5 R. Walker, 55 Newton Avenue, Cullercoats S. Gilmore, 112 Campbell Park Road, Hebburn on Tyne D. Colley, 57 Shortridge Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne

No. 2 (MIDLAND) AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) A. R. Hancock, 29 Six:th Avenue, Blyth Area Superintendent (N) Mrs W. Yellowley, 8 Burns Avenue, Blyth Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Mrs K. Dixon, SRN, 13 Palace Road, Bedlington Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) T. Aldus, 9 Hortendale Grove, Cowpen Estate, Blyth Area Staff Officers J. Rutter, 34 Melrose Avenue, Bedlington (Training) A. Gregg, 5 Bells Place, Bedlington (Public Duties) S. Krysiak, 1 Wembley Terrace, Cambois, Blyth No.3 (NORTHERN) AREA Area Commissioner W. D. Allison, 14 Wansbeck Road, Ashington Area Superintendent (A) W. Lamb, 124 Maple Street, Ashington Area Surgeon J. R. McPherson, MB, CRB, Englefield, West View, Ashington Asst. Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Miss S. McMahon, SRN, District Nurses Home, Woodhom Road, Ashington Area Staff Officers T. T. Corner, 40 River Bank East, Stakeford, Choppington (Training) A. V. Wilkinson, 199 Arundel Square, Ashington J. T. Gibson, 49 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington W. Graham, 69 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington (Public Duties)

HALTWHISTLE AND WEST NORTHUMBERLAND

Chairman Lt-Col. J. Clark,

Secretary Alan Adamson, 9 Capel Avenue Haltwhistle

MORPETH

President <;. H. Cooksl~y Chairman Chief Superintendent E. Eartner A. T. Ritson, c/o Chief Constables Office

Secretary Superintendent

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE

President Prof. H. Harvey Evers, MS, FRCS, FRCOG 2 Osborne Terrace, Newcas tle-up on-Tyne

Chairman C. Laws

Secretary J. Donkin,

NORTH SHIELDS

President The Mayor Chairman Dr C. MacAlister Dowson Preston Grove, North Shields

Secretary R. Nessworthy 6 South '

NORTHUMBERLAND TRAINING CENTRE

Secretary C. Higgins, St John House, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 4

BRIGADE County President Colonel E. G. Angus, CBE, MC County' V,ice-Presidellt ~he Hon. Mrs C. E. Taylor (Nursing) Mrs M. C. Baker (Nursing Cadets) CommissIOner!. ~. Smith, 6 Newbrough Crescent, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 2DQ Deputy CommlsslOner G. H. Crowther, 6 Garth Seven Killingworth Newcastle upon Tyne 12 (Tel. 665366) " County Superintendent (N) Miss M. Jackson, SRN, SCM ON 40 Mayfield Avenue Cramlington (Tel. 3722) , , , Coullty Surg~on A. S. Ve~der, MRCS, LRCP, 3 Carlton Close, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-T~ne 3 Co~~ ~~ng Officer MISS A. Emens, 23 Holystone Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne Coullty Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. B. Watkins, BSC, 2 Valley Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay Coullty Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs E. A. Trevelyan, Matfen House, Matfen COl~nty Staff. Officers J. D. Dunn, 20 Walker Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne 6 Miss J. FearnSide, 15 Vlcar~ ~ane, Newcastle upon Tyne 7 (Training) C. A. Higgins, 3 Mitford Gardens, H~wden (Trarnrng) G. A. Rafferty, 29 Melrose Avenue, Bedlington (Competitions) MISS E. Baggott, SRN, 23 Holystone Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne NE33HN Coullty Secretary E. B. Downey, 12 Ridgewood Crescent, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne 3 (Tel. Gosforth 58886) COllllty P .R.O. R. Charlesworth, 56 Denton Gardens, West Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

No.1 (SOUTHERN) AREA A rea Commissioller J. A. J. Ferri M B, B CH, B A 0, 28 Pembroke Drive, Darras Hall Ponteland Newcastle-upon-Tyne ' , Area Super~ntendent (A) G .. W. Brooks, 36 Wilton Drive, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay Area Superintendent (N) MISS F. Scorer, 3 Industrial Terrace, Wallsend-on-Tyne

NOTTING~SEITRE County Office 3 Weekday Cross, Nottingham (Tel. 0602 50437) County President His Grace The Duke of Portland, KG County Vice-Presidents F. G. Glossop, OBE (Ambulance Cadets) The Countess Manvers (Nursing Cadets) Commander St I. A. H. L. Bosworth, OBE, Westfield House, Church Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. (Tel. Sutton-in-Ashfield 3605) Association Cty Director J. A. Swanwick, 222 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham Commissioner J. C. Cumberland, 17 Blake Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham Deputy Commissioner E. R. F. Pogmore, 'Hill Side,' Crowhill Drive, Mansfield, Notts. County Superintendent (N) Mrs M. L. Johnstone, SRN, SCM, 'Southfields,' Church Street, Pinxton County Surgeon B. S. Baker, MB, BS, 11 Woodthorpe Avenue, Woodthorpe, Nottingham Asst. County Superintendent (N) Vacant County Nursing Officer Miss H. B. Edwards, SRN, SCM, 'Maranatha,' Nuncagate Road, Kirby-inAshfield, Notts. Asst. County Nursing Officer Mrs E. Bennett, SRN, 108 Common Side, Selston County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. Bradbury, 17 Little John Drive, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss F. M. Smythe, 88 Booth Crescent, Bull Farm, Mansfield County Staff Officers L. Hockin, 9 Farndon Green, Wollaton Park, Nottingham L. H. Biddulph, Lea Hurst, Southwell Road, East Rainworth, Notts. R. A. Tozer, 39 St Helen's Crescent, Burton Joyce (Training) J. Wealleans, 40 Thoresby Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield (Treasurer) County Secretary Mrs J. Ledger, 10 Mapperley Hall Drive, Nottingham (Tel. 64349) Asst. County Secretary W. W. Key, 107 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham County P.R.O. P. D. Binns, 26 Milton Drive, Ravenshead, Blidworth, Nr Mansfield (Tel. Blidworth 2949 (Business) Langley Mill 2124)

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner R. Scott, 9 The Links, Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield Asst. Area Commissioner O. T. Storrs, MBE, Garden House, Perlethorpe, Nr Ollerton Area Superintendent (A) J. Hewitson, Elmsley House, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield Area Superintendent (N) Mrs D. W. Nash, SRN, 6 Elkesley Road, Welbeck Colliery Village, Mansfield Area Surgeon D. S. Kerr, MA, MB, BCR, MRCS, LRCP, Main Road, Famsfield, Newark Area Nursing Officer Mrs D. M. Hurst, SRN, 27 Leabrooks Avenue, Mansfield Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. Stubbs, 61 Rufford Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs E. Major, 275 Sandy Lane, Worksop Area Staff Officers F. C. Rose, 'Derwent', 30 Rufford Road, Edwinstowe, Notts. Mrs. K. Townsend, School House, Bilsthorpe, Newark (Cadets) C. Bardill, 76 Markhams, New Ollerton, Newark (Secretary) J. Pickering, 56 Petersmith Drive, New Ollerton, Newark Area Sergeant-Major V. S. Dean, 14 Erring Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark 41

NOTI1NGHAMSHIRE

NORTHUMBERLAND SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner J. E. Wood, The Grange, Trowell, Notts. Asst. Area Commissioner K. Bower, 75 Brookfield Avenue, Hudmall, Nottingham Area Superintendent (A) W. Morrell, 296 Wollaton Road, Nottingham Area Superintelldellt (N) Miss S. J. Bishop, SRN, SCM, The Medical Centre, Gedling Colliery, Gedling, Notts. Area Surgeon J. F. D. Boyd, MB, CHB, 97 Derby Road, Stapleford, Notts. Asst. Area Surgeon R. H. Vartan, MB, CHB, Rannoch Lodge, Watnall Road, Hucknall, Notts. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. Pepperday, 6 Tudor Avenue, Forest Town, Mansfield Area Staff Officers L. C. Hogg, 13 Esher Grove, Mapperley Park, Nottingham J. Blackham, 8 Bulwer Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield E. Higham, lO7 Long Hill Rise, Hucknall F. Moreley, 43 Bonser Gardens, Sutton-in-Ashfield G. Cook, 158 Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottingham C. W. Allen, 27 St John's Road, Smalley, Derbyshire H. Jennings, 26 Ellesmere Road, Forest Town, Man field V. J. Monk, 6 Highfield Court, Dovecote Lane, Beeston, Nottingham A. S. Raynor, 50 Watcombe Circus, Nottingham, NG5 2DT F. Morley, 43 Bonser Gardens, Sutton-in-Ashfield Area Sergeant-Major E. Selby, Bagnall Lodge, Bagnall Road, Cinderhill, Nottingham

BRIGADE AREAS

NORTHE~ .~; W Franklin '71I Broughton Avenue, Aylesbury, Bucks. Area CommlSSlOnel . , M Banbury Area Surgeon P. P. Pigott, MB, BS, HHo~r n Area Nursing Officer Mrs M. S. A. a 0 ,

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. A. Rainbow, 7 Ainsdale Crescent, Cinderhill, Nottingham Area Staff Officer (Cadets) ( ) Miss R. M. Sheppard, SRN, Nurses Home, City Hospital, Nottingham Area Staff Officers F. Carrier, 10 Grover Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham C. A. Towle, 2 Ernest

Road, Standhill Road, Nottingham (Transport) Miss M. M. Knowles, 24 Firs Road, EdwaIton, Nottingham W. F. Shaw, 40 Furlong Avenue, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 Area Sergeant-Major L. Bailey, 45 Colchester Road, Strelly, Nottingham

House, Bodicote, Banbury

SOUTHERN AREA Churchill Drive Old Road, Headington, Oxford Area Commissioner C. R. Lawrence, Ambulance House, &SI DPM S~dford House, Sandford-onArea Surgeon Major K. E. Dewhurst, MUTT, DPH, LRCP, , Thames, OX4 YW W. E. Haynes, SRN, 2 Cottage, Slade Hospital, Headington, Oxford Area Nursing Officer

PLYMOUTH, SOUTH-WEST DEVON AND EAST CORNWALL Commander St. J. A. Squadron L ead er J . E .G, Hancock " DFC 2 Bedford Terrace, Plymouth (Tel.

65802)

OTY OF NOTTINGHAM AREA Area Commissioner A. J. Mascari, MD, LMCC, 'The Brownberries,' Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham Area Superintendent (A) H. F. Foulstone, 23 Brora Road, Bulwell, Nottingham Area Superintendent (N) Miss G. E. Clow, 24 Firs Road, Edwalton, Nottingham Area Surgeon Dr M. Sherrard, 321 Apsley Lane, Apsley, Nottingham Area NurSing Officer Miss E. Jew, SRN, SCM, 91 Mildenhall Crescent, Bestwood Park Estate, Nottingham Asst. Area Nursing Officer Miss F. Pinder, SRN, Flat 1, Capitol Court, Oldchurch Road, Nottingham NG81EX

~~~', College Farm

St J hn House 2 Bedford Terrace, Plymouth

County Director R. J. Lawrence'B d' f 0 d Terrace' Plymouth (Tel. Plymouth 65802) County Office St John House, 2 e or ,

ASSOCIATION COUNTY CENTRE ...l L' t t f Devon President The Lord Roborough, JP, Lorll leu enan 0 Chairman G. L. Bunker h Secretary P. M. Cole, 121 Wolseley Road, Ford, Plymout TAVISTOCK CENTRE d T' k Devon PL190BW The Ambulance Station, Market Roa, aVlstoc, 'd T . t k PL190HH S ecretary G .H. Chenh all , 'Dunheved' , 45 Parkwood Roa, aVIS oc , BRIGADE of(Nursing) Devon County President The Lor d R 0 b orou gh " JP Lord Lieutenant C M Rodd County Vice-Presidents Vacant (AmJula)nc~ ~k Keys (Nursing Cadets) G. S. Thompson (Ambulance Cauets rs...

Commissioner Squadron Leader J. E. G. Hb~nco~k4~~gSwOOd Park Avenue, Peverell, Plymouth County Superintendent (N) Mrs V. A. Tre I coc ,

OXFORDSHlRE County Office 122 Magdalen Road, Oxford (Tel. Oxford 42061) County Presidellt Colonel A. V. G. Dower, TD, DL, MFH County Vice-Presidents T. F. Briggs, OBE, TD, MRCS, LRCP (Ambulance) The Lady Bicester (Nursing) J. P. B. Brooke-Little (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs Gardiner-Hill (Nursing Cadets) Commallder St J. A. Colonel A. V. G. Dower, TD, DL, MFH, Newington House, Warborough, Oxford ASSOciation Cty. Director The Hon. Ralph Mansfield, East End House, Watlington, Oxford Commissioller Wing Commander M. M. Kane, MBE, RAF (RETD), Brimpton Cottage, Milton Common,

Oxford

Deputy Commissioner J. F. G. Coles, MBE, QPM, 1 Eton Villas, Broad Street, Bampton Coullty Superilltelldellt (N) Mrs D. F. Coles, MB, CHB, 1 Eton Villas, Broad Street, Bampton (Tel.

Bampton Ca tie 383)

Asst. Coullty Superintendent eN) Mrs S. Healey, 'Molyneux', Common Road, North Leigh Coullty Slilgeon Vacant County ursillg Officer Mis R. K. Ware, SRN, SCM, 2 Cooper Place, Headington Quarry, Oxford County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. Bee, 75 Benchfield Road, Banbury Coullly Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss D. M. Candy, 5 Burdell Avenue, Headington, Oxford Coullty t{iff Officers A. E. Hayward, 34 Cope Close, North Hinksey, Oxford (Stores) Miss C.

Waldock, 7 Arran Grove, Banbury E. F. Bazley, 116 Rowner Road, Rowner, Gosport, Hants. A. J. Dowdy, 105 Campbell Road, Cowley, Oxford (Training) E. W. Allen, West End House, Witney . Thoma, 14 Stratfield Road, Kidlington, Oxford F. Dowdy, 8 Hatchway, Kirtlington, \.~ rd COlfllly Secretary Mr F. P. Hayward, 34 Cope Close, North Hinksey, Oxford Coullty P.R.O. acant

IATION COUNTY CENTRE Prel-idelll 01. . V. G . Dower, TO, OL, UIl Chairmall The Hon. Ralph Mansfield, East End I fou e Watlll1gton Secretary 1rs S. Healey, c/o St John Ambulance Headquarters, 122 Magdalen R ad, 0 -ford

(Tel. 0752-72615)

PH 'Bryher' Manadon Hill, Plymouth

County Surgeon R. St J.l!arold, LRCP, LRCS, D 11 Hillside Avenue Saltash County Nursing Officer MISS S. L. Luxton, SRN, 294 Fort Austin A~enue, Crownhm, Plymouth Asst. County Surge~n J. E. Owen, MR~s,~R~~od Combe Rise, Noss Mayo, Nr Plymouth Asst County Supermtendent (N) Mrs . . 'L d 'tl Road Plymouth Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W'. H j 80 Pa:k Avenue, Mannamead, Plymouth County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) MISS . . V{llS, PI th A D Johns 10 Allendale Road, County Staff Officers G. J. R. P~rc~, ;"s. Tor~ :r:~ S~:~~ Wren' CI~se, La~'kham Lane, Plympton,

Cou~ty

S~a~g,

5~ ~:p;on

. . mcen, Millb~id e Plymollth (Training) Mutley, Plymouth (Cade~s) Plymouth (Stores) S. Rickard, 12a :f0tha~l P~;~~~sport an~ Public Duties) Mrs. M. Peterson, Ha 24 Cott Hill, Plympton, PlymOll~h E. C. Wood, 46 Jed~urgh Crescent, ymou 1 ~ SRN, 47 Dunstone VIew, PlYlTI.stock, PlY~~~h'rfi~id~ven~~, Peverell, Plymouth (public Duties) al Road PI outh (Tel. 51281) (Asst. P.R.O.) Mrs M. B. Miller, SRN, County Secretary Mrs G. M. Bascombe, 29 Lies d Be~co~ark Plymouth (Tel. 51775) County P.R.O. R. E. Stanton, 70 West D own oa, ,

SHROPSHIRE County Office St John House, Priory Road, Shrewsbury (Tel. Sh(~~WS~Ury) 2391) . B JP DL The Lady Forester JVursmg ) County Presidents VIscount oyne, ' ( . ) C liThe Earl of Powis CBE (Ambulance Cadets County Vice-Presidents. Mrs K. M. West Nursli~a~~~eHOuse, Bridgnorth: Salop. Commander SI J. A. VIscount Boyne, JP, DL, Council House Court Shrewsbury Association Cty. Director D. A. Ireland, MA, BM, B C:Russell Ridge Shrewsb~ry Commissioner Colonel W. P. Careless, DSO, DL, JP, Y ton Hou;e Harmer Hill, Nr Shrewsbury Deputy Commissioner D. F. Hewat-Jaboor, MJB CHB, orYorton H~use Harmer Hill, Nr Shrewsbury County Superintendent (N) Mrs A. P. Hewat- a oor, SRN, ,

(Tel. Clive 372)

Council House Court, Shre'A-sbury

County SlIrg~on D. A. Ireland, MA, BM, BCH, I House Kennedy Road, Kingsland, Shrcv.sbury County Nurslllg Officer Mrs M. E. Mallett, SRN, v y , b County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. Brown, 176 Crowmerc Road, Shrews ury

SHROPSHIRE

SOMERSET

County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs L. J. Wilton, 63 Tibberton , Newport County Staff Officers J. Phipps, 8 Quarry Lane, Red Lake, Ketley, Wellington, Shropshire R. F. D. Pawley, 11 Stokesay Road, Wellington Mrs U. M. Fidler, Silverton, Radbrook Road, Shrewsbury E. J. Williams, 13 Grinshill Drive, Crowmoor, Shrewsbury H. Davis, 66 Grange Road, Shrewsbury (Training) Mrs J. E. Davidson, SRN, Crescent House, Wbitcburch Road, Wellington R. Strefford, 28 Sussex Drive, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury (Training) County Sergeant-Major W. Thomas, BEM, 3 Newhall Gardens, Abbey Foregate, Sbrewsbury Coullty Secretary W. D. Wickens, 16 Dounton Close, Harlescott, Shrewsbury County P.R.O. L. Tbomas, High Street Chambers, Shrewsbury

EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner Major W. J. Greener, Huntspill Court, Higbbridge Area Superintendent (A) G. W. Nailor, 20 St Mary's Road, Frome Area Superintendent (N) Vacant . . Area Surgeon A. R. Williams, MB, CHB, 'Cranfield,' Corsley,. Wa:mmster.' Wilts. Area Nursing Officer Miss M. R. Gascoyne, SRN, c/o The VIctona HospItal, Park Road, Frome Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) K. Collier, 21 Butts Hill, Frome . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. K. Tiley, SRN, Yew Tree House, Clutton, Nr Bnstol Area Staff Officer R. A. L. Belben, Bath and County Club, 21 Queen Square, Bath

ASSOCIATION COUNTY CENTRE Chairman D. A. Ireland, MA, BM, BCH, Council House Court, Shrewsbury 262 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury

Secretary L. H. Trentham,

BRIGADE AREAS EASTERN AREA Area Surgeon W. G. Liggett, MB, BCH, BAO, 3 Stafford Road, Oakengates Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. R. Poole, 15 Haybridge Road, Wellington WESTERN AREA Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. W. M. Wood, 7 Whitehouse Gardens, Ditherington, Shrewsbury Area Staff Officer J. E. W. Felton, 5 Dale Road, Glenburn Gardens, Monkrnoor, Shrewsbury

SOMERSET County Office St John House, 60 Staplegrove Road, Taunton (Tel. Taunton 7285) County President Mrs H. W. Faulkner Commander St J A Lieut.-Gen. Sir Brian Kimmins, KBE, CB, Rodwell House, West Lambrook, South Petherton (Tel. 509) Dep. Assn. Cty. Director Capt. John Lloyd, MC, Langford Court, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset (Tel. Milverton 430) A/Commissioner Lieut.-Colonel W. D. H. Duke, MC, Langford Manor Cottage, Fivebead, Taunton (w.e.21.1O.70) Deputy Commissioner Vacant County Superintendent (N) Mrs L. G. Best, 9 Dod Lane, Glastonbury County Surgeon J. Ll. Temple, MB, BS, FRCS, 6 Atlantic Road Soutb, Weston-super-Mare Asst. County Superintendent (N) Vacant County Nursing Officer Miss M. D. Baker, SRN, SCM, BTA(HONS.), Isolation and Chest Hospital, Cheddon Road, Taunton Asst. County Surgeon R. H. P. Fernandez, MD, CHB, DIH, 'Carabine,' Cross, Nr Axbridge County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. J. Moran, MA, 33 Holcombe Close, Batbampton, Nr Bath County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss V. Yandle, Farmer's Rest, Sampford Brett, Taunton County Staff Officers Mrs D. 1. Rowlands, Windsor Lodge, Haines HilI, Taunton (Cadets) F. W. Murkin, SRN, BT A, 29 Holway Hill, Taunton (Training) C. T. H. Howe, 'Waycot,' Uphill Way, Weston-super-Mare (Transport) Mrs V. E. L. Husbands, 'Wi1minstone,' Overieigb Street, Somerset L. E. Bawden, 9 Holms Road, Weston-super-Mare (Camping) D. A. Rogers, 23 The Mead, Clutton, Bristol (Camping) W. Huish, 30 Woodbury Road, Bridgwater Mrs A. M. Wilson , MS, CHS, OCH, 'Fountains', Kingston St Mary, Taunton County Sergeant-Major G. D. Butcher, MM, Orchard Close, East Brent County Secretary (As ociation and Brigade) and Treasurer Lieut.-Colonel S. G. Rogers, Obridge House, Taunton (Tel. 84898) County P.R .O. Mrs D. Bingham-Hall, I Glebe House, Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare (Tel. 1883) NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner D. O. Clark, MSE, MB, SS, PRCS, Mendip Croft, Bleadon Hill, Weston-super-Mare (Tel. Bleadon 389) Area Superintendent (A) R . V. Criddle, Sundorne, Oldmixon Road, Hutton, Nr Weston-super-Mare Area Superintendent (N) Mrs E. L. Perryman, 53 Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare Area Surgeon C. D. Drew, MS, BCH, MRCS, ORCOG, 12 Brean Down Avenue, Weston-super-Mare Area ursing Officer Mrs D. Lucas, SRN, 18 Charlton Road, Weston-super-Mare Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) V. P. Weids, 'Sherwood,' 13 Coleridge Vale Road, Clevedon Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs O. Bawden, 9 Holms Road, Weston-super-Mare Area Staff Officer Mrs P. Birch, BA, DIP.ED, 17 Nithsdale Road, Weston-super-Mare (Training)

SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner Major W. K. B. Crawford, Weston Bampfylde Manor, Yeovil Area Superintendnet (A) M. G. Treloggen, Sharpham Park, Walton, Street Area Superintendent (N) Mrs K . Clutterbuck, 13 Winston Drive, Yeovil Area Surgeon D. T. H. Randell, MB, CHB, ORCOG, 22 Church Road, West ~untspill, J:Iigbbridge Area Nursing Officer Miss M. E. Day, SRN, 15 Millgreen Place, West HuntspilI, HIghbndge Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. A. Cox, 'Meadowcroft,' Kingsway, Mark, Higbbridge Area Sergeant-Major L. C. Betty, Mount Villa, Mount Street, Bridgwater WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner Colonel D. I. L. Beatb, CBE, TD, Lapswater Marsh, Yarcombe, Honiton Area Superintendent (A) L. W. John, 11 Greenway Road, Taunton Area Superintendent (N) Mrs E. M. Morrison, 1 Staplegrove Manor, Taunton Area Surgeon A. R. Jordan, MB, BS, DRCOG, Dunkery Lodge, Townsend Road, Minehead Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R . E. Powell, 7 Galmington Drive, Taunton Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs W. N. Kingsbury, MB, CHB, Inkberrow, West Guantoxhead, Taunton Area Staff Officers Mrs F. B. Bailey, 'Elmbridge,' 88 Soutb Road, Taunton (Welfare Officer)

STAFFORDSHIRE County Office St John House, 49 Wolverbampton Road, Stafford (Tel. 0785 51657) County President Sir Alfred G. B. Owen, CBE Commander St. JA. C. G. Edwards, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, DMR(O), 27 Tavistock Crescent, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme Association County Director A. Morgan Rees, OBE, MA, DL, Chief Constable's Office, Stafford Commissioner C. G. Edwards, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, DMR(D) Deputy Commissioner M. A. Simmons, 12 Mount Court, Mount Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverbampton County Superintendent (N) Miss P. Lawton, SRN, 2 Littlewortb Avenue, Woodsetton, Nr Dudley, Worcs. (Tel. 0907-3-3321) County Surgeon P. M. James, MB, CHB, 'Highcross,' 154 Hednesford Road, Rugeley, Stafford Asst. County Superintendent (N) Vacant County Nursing Officer Mrs D. J. Henderson, SRN, 3 Meadow Drive, Cheadle County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. E. S. Jones, 71 Cocknage Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs N . Swallow, Waterfall Cottage, Offiey Brook, Eccleshall, Stafford County Staff Officers Mrs L. Rushton, 196 St John's Road, Cannock J . H. Kenny, The Croft, BramsbaII Road, Uttoxeter County Secretary R. Lee, 1 Windsor Road, Queensville, Stafford (Tel. 52638) County Sergeant-Major G. Watterson, 74 Hart Road, Wednesfield County P.R.O. D. L. Williams, 4 Suffolk Grove, Leighswood, Aldridge, Walsall (Tel. Streetly 1079) ASSOCIATION CENTRE Chairman T. K. Elliott, MB,

BS, MRCS, LRCP

Secretary Mrs D. Chancellor, County Office

BRIGADE AREAS NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner Major T. R. Turner, TD, Meadowcroft, Meadow Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent Area Superintendent (A) W. Gwilt, 62 Queen's Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent Area Superintendent (N) Mrs P. K. D. Harris, 14 Kings Avenue, Wolstanton Area Surgeon L. K. Levens, MB, BCH, Acton Hill Farm, Acton, Newcastle-under-Lyme Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. J . Bailey, 25 Portland Drive, Forsbrook, Stoke-on-Trent

SUFFOLK

STAFFORDSHIRE Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers Mr::, W. Bailey, 25 Portland Drive, Forsbrook, Stoke-on-Trent 4 Bracmore Road, Abbcy Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent

J. Tansey,

SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioller Colonel G. Higgs, ERO, 253 Broadway North, Walsall Area Superintendent (A) G. Moseley, 5 Charles Foster Street, Darlaston Area Superintendent (N) Miss B. Farnell, SRN, 88 Burland Avenue, Tettenhall Area Surgeon H. A. O'Leary, LRCP, LRCS, LM, 6 Westbourne Roa?, Walsall Area Nursing Officer J. Tyler, SRN, Glebe House, Thorpe ConstantIne, !amworth Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) V. J. Mitchell, 'Tall Pines,' Valehead Dnve, Tettenhall Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers C. Madeley-Smith, 22 Skidmore Avenue, Dosthill, Tamworth E. S. Pugh, 1. Hampton Place, Darlaston (Cadets) R. C. Etherington, AWCA, 27 Belton Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton

SUFFOLK County Office 1 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich (Tel. 54005) . , Commander St J. A. Major R. S. Schreiber, Campsea Ashe House, Woodbndge (Tel. WIckham Market 426) ASSOCIATION County Director The Rev. H. G. Eade, The Rectory, Bucklesham, Ipswich Deputy Coullty Director W. C. New

CENTRES IPSWICH President Col M. MacEwan, OSO, OBE, OFC, MB Chairman W. Mayhew Secretary Mrs C. J. Handscomb, Manderly, Copdock, Ipswich NORTH EAST SUFFOLK President Vacant Chairman C. Craig, FRCS Secretary J. W. Wilson, 9 Greenacre Crescent, Lowestoft WEST SUFFOLK President W. T. Aitken Chairman Dr D. A. McCracken Secretary Dr D. A. McCracken, 32 Westbury Avenue, Bury St Edmunds BRIGADE County President Lady Blanche Cobbold, County Vice-President Miss M . H. Miller, MBE, SRN (Nursing) Commissioner Major R. S. Schreiber Deputy Commissioner C. W. Leverett, OBE, 'Woodlands,' Debacb, Woodbridge. County Superintendent (N)Mrs M. C. E. Harwood, SRN, SCM, Redmay, Walberswlck, Southwold, Suffolk (Tel. 0502 72 3274) County Surgeon S. T. G. Gray, MB, CHB, OPH, The Hollies, Holbrook, Ipswicb . Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs R. V. Schreiber, Campsea Ashe House, Woodbndge County Nursing Officer Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Walter C. Mayhew, 82 Severn Road, Ip~wich County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. Corston, 31 Heath Road, IpswIch . Coullty Staff Officers Dr D. W. Ryder Richardson, The Beeches, Saxmundham A. J. Eng~lsh, 5 Croxton Close, Kirton, Nr Ipswich (Training) F. W. Rufford, 18 Geneva Road, IpswIch Mrs A. Richardson, SR , 11 Garfield Road, Felixstowe Rev. H. G. Eade, The Rectory, Bucklesham. R. . Dyer, 302 ormanston Drive, Oulton Drive, Nr Lowestoft V. E. Mayhew, 48 Tasmania Road Ipswich (Transport) R. C. Avery, 32 Adelaide Road, Ipswich (Admin) (Treasurer) County 'secretary Miss V. D. Gee, 471 Woodbridge Road, Ipswicb (Tel. 78769)

WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner D. A. McCracken, MD, OPH, 32 Westbury Avenue, Bury St Edmunds Area Surgeon Mrs Martin, MRCS, LRCP, Button Close, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds Area Staff Officers G. H. Burdon, 7a College Lane, Bury St Edmunds (Treasurer) R. G. Poole, 183 t John's Way, Thetford, Norfolk SOUTI-IERN AREA Area Co 111 111 is ioner U-Col P. St G. H. Maxwell, MC, Pettistree Grange, Woodbridge Area Surgeon P. E. J. Cutting MD, MRCP, 37 Berners Street, Ipswich Area Staff Officer (Cadet) (A) W. G. Jenner, 6 Barrack Lane, Lower Ufford . Area tail Officers M. W. llood, 7 Che tcr Road, Felixstowe W. W. Peck, 31 Shafto Ro~d, IpSWIch Mr . Flayc, 1 7 Clapgate Lane, Ip wich Mr M. K. Durham, 29 Lacey Street, IpSWIch . Standley, 59 Gain borough Road, Ipswich 46

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner D. H . Kinmont, MB, CHE, 24 Nicholas Drive, Reydon, Nr Southwold Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. J. Skinner, SRN, 16 Waveney Crescent, Lowcstoft A /Area Staff' Officer (Cadets) (A) G. F. Alborougll, Heath House, Ditchingham, Bungay

SURREY County Office St John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford (Tel. 0483 67163) County President Alderman Sir Peter Studd County Vice-Presidents Lt-Col H. J. Wells, CBE, MC, OL, JP (Ambulance) Lady Osborn (Nursing Cadets) Brigadier L. H. Spicer (Cadets) Commander St J. A. Capt F. J. Cartwright, cvo, OBE, RN(RETD), Castle Hill House, Farnham Association Cly. Director Sir George Scott, CBE, St John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford Association Deputy County Director J. St F. Dare, 'Tanglewood', The Avenue, Tadworth Commissioner Barry Robinson, BEM, JP, The Forge, The Street, Charlwood, Horley (Tel. Norwood Hill 666) County Surgeon R. G. W. Southern, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, Sedgley House, East Horsley County Superintendent (A) R. J. Gristock, Alverstoke, 13 Hillcrest Avenue, Cbertsey County Superintendent (N) Lady Heald, OBE, Chilworth Manor, Nr Guildford (Tel. Guildford 61414) Asst. County Superintendent (N) Miss U. Morrish, 'Meadland', Three Gates Lane, Haslemere County Nursing Officer Mrs M. D. Southern, SRN, Sedgley House, East Horsley County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) c. P. Longland, 32 Green Lane, Addlestone, Weybridge County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs E. M. Gurteen, Sunnyside, Copthorne Bank, Nr Crawley County Staff Officers A . Greenhough, OBE, Wyke Cottage, Stonebridge, Shalford (Treasurer) (Auxiliary) H. C. Hygate, 'Culver,' New North Road, Reigate (Training) T. L. Isaac, Daneshill, Frensham, Farnham Lt Col R. B. Readhead, oso, MA, Gurdons House, Wormley, Godalming Miss M. Gray, SRN, 31 Dorset Avenue, East Grinstead (Welfare Services) County Secretary (Association) Mrs 1. E. Croft, St John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford County Secretary (Brigade) Miss P. Smith, 'Galloway,' Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Nr Guildford (Tel. Normandy 2200) County Sergeant-Major S. R. Carter, BEM, 1 Cberryfields, Fullers Road, Farnbam CountyP.R.O. Vacant

ASSOCIATION CENTRE SURREY COUNTY CENTRE Secretary Mrs 1. E. Croft, St John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford FARNHAM

Chairman Dr F. Caldecott

Secretary Miss W. M. Ariss, 1 Longley Road, Farnhan1

BRIGADE AREAS WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner J. M. Ball, 88 New Haw Road, Addlestone Area Superintendent (A) K. J. Marks, 170 Buckingham Road, Hampton, Middlesex Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. V. Watts, SRN, 6 The Close, West Byfieet Area Surgeons (N.W.) R. J. J. Bennett, MB, BS, OOBST, RCOG, 9 Clarence Close, Walton-on-Thames (S. W.) Vacant Area Nursing Officers (N. W) Miss U. Harrison, SRN, Orchard Croft, 68 Broad Street, Guildford (S. W) Mrs M. L. D. Matthew, SRN, Sand ways, Middlebourne Lane, Lower Bourne, Farnaham Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. Worthy, 42 Tennyson Road, Addlestone, Surrey Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. W. Webb, Pypers, Springfarm Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere Area Staff Officers G. H. Harfield, 4 Guildford Road, Farnham H. L. D. Coughlin, 93 Church Road, Addlestone D. E. Henderson, 58 Lindsay Road, Newhaw, Weybridge Miss G. S. Patrick, 27 Ashenden Road, Guildford Miss G. V. Dodson, Springvale, 22 Leigh Road, Cobham Mrs E. M. Gravestock, Westering, Barton Road, Bramley W. T. Stedman, 27 Pembroke Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames G. R. Worthy, 42 Tennyson Road, Addlestone, Weybridge Area Sergeant-Major F. Jamieson, 4 Hammer Hill, Haslemere EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner O. H. Ashdown, 48 Staplehurst Road, Reigate Area Superintendent (A) R. B. Adams, 65 Fairhaven Road, Redhill Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Belfield, Tangmere, Povey Cross Road, Gatwick Area Surgeon A. R. H. Hicks, BA, MB, BCH, MRCS, LRCP, 'Pippins,' 106 Balcombe Road, Horley Area NurSing Officer Vacant Asst. Area Nursing Officer Mrs J. C. Mackenzie, SRN, Navua House, London Road, Crawley, Sussex Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. C. Baylis, 6 Benhams Drive, Horley

SURREY

SUSSEX

Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers Mrs D. Covell, Cherry Wood, Baldwins Hill, East Grinstead J. E. Smith, 104 Middle Street, Brockham (Cadets) A. C. Holman, 18 Potters Way, Reigate (Training) T. T. Dumaresq, 18 Orchard Way, Reigate Miss G. M. Buckland, 33 Grove Hi1I Road, Redhill L. V. Kemp, 86 Somerset Road, Meadvale, Redhill B. H. Hawkins, 5 Welcome Cottages, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham Mrs R. J. Robinson, 33 Ridgeway Road, Redhill (Cadets) L. H. Christopher, 33 Coulsdon Road, Caterham (Cadets) G. F. Tidy, 37 Aintree Road, Furnace Green, Crawley Miss M. A. Willett, 8 Common Road, Earlswood, Redhill Miss M. A. Leighton, 2 Southlands Avenue, Horley (Cadets)

Asst. County Nursing Officer Vacant County Staff Officers Miss W. M. Barker, 10 Hurst Avenue, Horsham A. J. Maxted, 'Lanac', 136 Cherry Garden Road, Eastbourne (Training) Mrs. G. M. Walder, Rapkyns Lodge, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham Miss A. G. Lawson, 117 Portland Road, Hove (Hospital Library Service) B. R. T. Sharp, 30 Fitzjohns Road, Lewes W. Cowen, 58 Dudley Road, Brighton (Finance) Mrs. F . H. Denning, 8 Arlington Gardens, Saltdean (Public Duties) County Secretary Major A. J. Hayes, 26 Offington Gardens, Worthing (Admin) Coumy P.R.O. W. A. Benkel, 51 Millfield, Southwater, Nr Horsham (Tel. Southwater 604)

EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner J. W. Limb, Lustrells House, 71 Chichester Drive, East Saltdean, Brighton, BN28LP Area Superintendent (A) R. A. Walker, Odd Corner, 8a Cadborough Cliff, Rye Area Superintendent (N) Mrs A. Almond, 22 Fitzjohns Road, Lewes Area Surgeon T. A. Copp, MRCS, LRCP, DA, FFA, RCS, 115 Surrenden Road, Withdean, Brighton Area Nursing Officer Mrs M. A. Smith, SERN, Pilgrim's Cottage, 408a The Ridge, Hastings Asst. Area Nursing Officer G. M. Baker, Chaseley, South Cliff, Eastbourne Area Staff Officers Mrs A. M. Sharpe, 10 Wharf Road, Eastbourne E. H. J. Hobby, 24 East Way, Lewes (Cadets) G. Plummer, 9 Battle Crescent, St Leonards-on-Sea A. J. Burnage, 6 Willingdon Close, Willingdon, Eastbourne F. W. Dadson, 6 Portland Terrace, H astings Mrs R. W. Gasson, 78 Paynton Road, St Leonards-on-Sea

SUSSEX County Office 25a Farncombe Road, 'Worthing, Sussex (Tel. 35599) Commander St J. A. The Lord Rupert Nevill

ASSOCIATION County Director Major P. W. M. Lancaster County Secretary Vacant CENTRES BRIGHTON, HOVE AND DISTRICT

President The Mayor of Brighton Chairman W. F. Friend 8 Arlington Gardens, SaItdean, Brighton

Secretary Mrs F. H. Denning,

CHICHESTER

President Air Vice-Marshal T. A. Langford-Sainsbury, CB, OBE, DFC, AFC Chairman Lt-Cdr A. E. Inglefield, R N Secretary Mrs M. F. Spackman, 1 St Mary's Close, Bersted Street, Bognor Regis, Sussex CRAWLEY

President Dr R. Innes Muir, MB, Road, West Green, Crawley

Chairman W. S. Bevan

Secretary E. R. Strange. 66 Deerswood

EASTBOURNE AND DISTRlCf

Chairman G. J. Anderson,

BSC EAST GRINSTEAD AND DISTRICf

Secretary W. H. Sharpe, 10 Wharf Road, Eastbourne

President The Earl De La Warr Chairman Sir H. C. Sinderson Pasha, MPS, 218 Holtye Road, East Grinstead

KBE

Secretary E. D. Ascroft,

HASTINGS AND ST LEONARDS

President The Mayor

Chairman D. L. Brown

Secretary H. A. Veness, 11 Clive Avenue, Hastings

HORSHAM

President Dr T. L. Scott Avenue, Horsham

Chairman F G. Holmes,

Secretary Miss W. M. Barker, 10 Hurst

LEWES A D DISTRICT

President Burton Cornwall Chairman Police Supt. W. Kilborn 8 Arlington Gardens, Saltdean, Brighton

Secretary Mrs F. H. Denning,

CENTRAL AREA Area Commissioner D. H. F. Burchell, 50 Fairfield Gardens, Portslade Area Superintendent (A) M. W. Harris, 80 Poplar Avenue, Hove Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. M. Burchell, 50 Fairfield Gardens, Portslade Area Surgeon T. J. C. Warriner, MD, BCH, Scirton, The Street, East Preston, Nr Littlehampton Area Nursing Officer R. G. Buckland, SRN, 35 George Street, Hove, BN3 3YB Asst. Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officers E. R. Strange, 66 Deerswood Road, West Green, Crawley Miss R . J. Stenning, 7 Hurst Gardens, Hurstpierpoint WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner R. Hartley, 23 Andrew Close, Rustington Area Superintendent (A) E. J. H. Groves, 'Scalene,' 26 Pondtail Road, Horsham Area Superintendent (N) Miss R. B. Laker, 14 Gloucester Place, Littlehampton Area Surgeon Miss E. L. M. Perkins, MB, BSLOND, DOBST, RCOG, DA, Thorpe Lee, Dene Park, Horsham Area Nursing Officer Mrs P. M. Granger, SRN, 39 London Road, Pulborough Area Staff Officers Mrs B. Reynolds, Avalon, Malthouse Road, Crawley G. A. Wheatland, 'Clissolds', Spencers Place, Horsham Mrs A. E. G. Stevens, 37 Haynes Road, West Worthing Mrs E. M. Wells, 1 Downs Mead Road, Hillride Avenue, Lancing R. W. H . V. Clayton, 5 Southfields Close, Donnington, Chichester Area Sergeant-Major F. E. Rhodes, 14 Talbot Road, Littlehampton

WORTHING

President The Earl of Middleton Avenue, Worthing

Chairman A. J. Hayes

Secretary Mrs E. S. Praill, 190 Terringes

BRIGADE

COl/nty President Captain J. M. Hodges, DSO, RN (Rtd.) COl/nly Vice-Presidents Rear Admiral A. W. Laybourne, CB, CBE, DL (Ambulance) Mrs Gerald Askew (Nursing) The Lord Monk Bretton (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs W. Stewart-Roberts (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner H.R.H. Prince Tomislav of Jugoslavia, Redlands Farm, Kirdford, Nr Billingshurst (Tel. 0403 88263) Deputy Commissioner Major P. W. M. Lancaster, Wapsbourne, Sheffield Park County Superintendent (A) W. E. Jupp, 15 Barttelot Road, Horsham County Superintendent (N) Mrs E. M. Hodges, 'Chatfields,' Colwood Lane, Bolney (Tel. Warninglid 219) COUlllY urgeoll R . G. B. Young, MB, CHB, DPH, 11 Houndean Rise, Lewes Asst. Commissioner W. L. Hancorn, 29 Roman Way, Southwick, Brighton County Nursillg Officer T. Jeffery, SR ,16 Holly Drive, Toddington, Nr Littlehampton County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) T. L. Waters, Timber Yard Lane, South Street, Lewes Coullty Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) H.R.H. Princess Tomislav of Jugoslavia, Redlands Farm, Kirdford, Nr Billing hurst

WARWICKSHIRE ASSOCIATION County Director Brigadier R. A. Phayre, DSO, St John Headquarters, 9 The Butts, Warwick Deputy County Director Major R. C. Warlow-Harry, MC, JP, DL, Westfield Farm, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire County Secretary Mrs K. W. Miles, St John Headquarters, 25 High Street, Warwick CENTRES COVENTRY

President The Lord Mayor Chairman E. W. Cowpe-Pendleton 96 Jackers Road, Aldermans Green Coventry 1PF CV2

Secretary S. J. J. Beasley,

KlNETON

Chairman J. H. McGhee

Secretary Mrs B. M. Swift, Norton School, Little Kineton, Kineton

LEAMINGTON AND WARWICK

President The Mayor of Leamington Spa Chairman P. Varley 4 Woodcote Drive, Leek, Wootton, Warwick

Secretary Insp. B. R. Hillen,

WAR WICKSHIRE

WILTSHIRE

NUNEATON

WESTERN AREA Area Superintendent (A) Lt Col G. B. Thatcher, (Rtd), DSO, 195 Boreham Road, Warminster Area Superintendent (N) Vacant Area Surgeon E. Moloney, MB, CRB, Prospect House, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts. . Asst. Area Surgeon Mrs W. B. Davidson, MB, CRB, The Lodge, Steeple Ashton, Trowbndge Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. W. Primmer, 76 Oldfield Park, Westbury Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. R. Weston, 48 Lowbourne, Melksham

President The Mayor Chairman W. G. Hart, 381 Camp Hill Road, Nuneaton Secretary R. E. Pagett, 11 Lancing Road, Bulkington, Nr Nuneaton RUGBY

President The Mayor Rugby

Chairman C. B. Bedford

Secretary A. J. Burton 4 Lawford Lane, Bilton,

SOUTHAM

Secretary E. W. Robbins, 2 Station Road, Bishop Itchington, Nr Leamington Spa STRATFORD-O -AVON

Chairman Dr J. B. Bramwell, MA Secretary A. V. Lane, c/o Health Dept, County Area Office, Alcester Road, Stratford-on-Avon Warwickshire Police Secretary Sgt A. J. Wood, c/o H.Q. Warwickshire Police, Warwick BRIGADE County Office 101 Widdecombe Close, Coventry County President Vacant County Vice-President The Hon Mrs J. Smith-Ryland (Nursing) Commissioner Brigadier B. A. G. Jones, DSO, The Rose Cottage, Icknield Street, Beoley, Redditch, Worcs. (Tel. Redditch 4430) County Superintendent (N) Miss C. M. Orton, BEM, Silver Birches, Willington, Shipston-on-Stour (Tel. Shipston 372) County Surgeoll D. W. Hendry, BSC, MD, MRCOG, 'Greenacres,' 307 Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton County Nursing Officer Mrs L. R. Mitchell, 185 Solihull Road, Shirley, Solihull County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. F. Hipwell, 70 St George's Road, Coventry County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs V. M. Crosby, 10 Orchard Crescent, Coventry County Staff Officers T. A. Atherton, BEM, 154 Westmorland Road, Wyken, Coventry (Transport) A. J. Burton, 4 Lawford Lane, Bilton, Rugby (Competitions) S. J. J. Beasley, 3 Dillam Close, Longford, Coventry E. O. Crosby, 10 Orchard Crescent, Coventry W. B. M. Wyley, Watch bury House, Barford, Nr Warwick (Finance) Miss M. L. Bailey, 7 Armorial Road, Styvechale, Coventry Mrs. C. B. Wright, 7 Haselor Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield Mrs B. R. Appletree, 113 Ansty Road, Wyken, Coventry Mrs M. Hipwell, 70 St Georges Road, Coventry Miss E. M. Siers, 195 College Street, Nuneaton N. R. Leaf, 23 Beech Drive, Kenilworth (For Cadets) P. H. James, 80 Norman Place Road, Coventry R. T. Hall, 8 Belmont Road, Rugby G. V. Taplin, 22 Overdale Road, Whoberley Hall, Coventry R. F. White, 12 West Green Drive, Stratford-on-Avon S. Abbey, 182 Longfellow Road, Coventry Mrs I. J. Wheatley, 16 Troughton Crescent, Coundon, Coventry Mrs F. Kemp, 4 Alexander Road, Bedworth, Nuneaton Miss M. Milner, 4 South Avenue, Stoke Park, Coventry Miss D. Williscroft, 137 Hall Green Road, Bell Green, Coventry Mrs A. M. Pagett, 11 Lancing Road, Bulkington, Nr Nuneaton Mrs D. J. Clifford, 19 South Green Drive, Stratford-on-Avon County Secretary H. G. D. Buston, 101 Widdecombe Close, Coventry (Tel. Walsgrave-on-Sowe 2601) County P.R.O. E. O. Orme, 7 AsthiII Grove, Coventry (Tel. 22972 (Business), 24586 (Residence)

WILTSHIRE County Office 76 Endless Street, Salisbury (Tel. Salisbury 4810) Coullty President Vacant County Vice-President L. F. Moss (Ambulance Cadets) Commander St J. A. Captain D. F. Chilton, DSC, RN, East Marsh Farm, Bratton, Westbury (Tel. Bratton 288) Association Cty. Director Vacant CO/11l71is ioner Captain D. F. Chilton, DSC, R Deputy Commissioner Brigadier S. P. M. Kent, CBE, College Farm House, Upavon (Tel. Upavon 238) COl/nty Superintendent (N) Mrs C. B. Dutfield, Wingfield Court, Trowbridge (Tel. Trowbridge 2025) As t. County Superintendent (N) Vacant Asst. COllnty Superintendent (N) Mrs J. Christie, SRN, 'Pippins', Bratton, Westbury Coullty Surgeoll Colonel R. L. Marks, OBE, QHS, MB, CHB, The Dial House, Seend, Melksham County ursillg Officer Miss M. S. Sainsbury, SRN, Devizes and District Hospital, Devizes Coullly Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Lieut-Col R. B. Robinson, Old Rectory, Beechingstoke, Pewsey ol/nty taff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant County taff Officers N. H. Heavens, 604 Queens Drive, Swindon (Training) Miss R. Webb, 422 Crick lade Road, Swindon (Training) Mrs 1. L. Wilkin, 77 Tismead Crescent, Swindon (Events Organi er) COllllty ecretary (A~sociation alld Brigade ) alld P.R.O . Miss M. J . Morton-Palmer, 'Haldon,' Harnwood Road, Salisbury (Private Tel. 22742)

SOUTHERN AREA Area Superintendent (A) Lt-Col G. F. Woolnough, The Cross, Middle Woodford, Salisbury Area Superintendent (N) Mrs J. Edge, SRN, 18 Kingsbury Square, Wilton Area SU1geon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. A. Snook, 40 Roman Road, Salisbury Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs H. M. Riggs, 15 Canadian Avenue, Salisbury NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner Major L. J. T. G. Bartlett, 'Glenroyd,' Folly View Road, Faringdon, Berks. Area Superintendent (A) E. H. Smith, 114 Bessemer Road East, Swindon Area Superintendent (N) Mrs D. M. Scott, 17 Sutton Park, Blunsdon, Swindon Area Surgeon D. W. Hoddy, MB, CRB, DRCOG, 68 Chestnut Springs, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon Area Nursing Officer Mrs H. M. A. Hawkins, SRN, 1 Ivy Lane, Blunsdon, Nr Swindon Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. R. King, 43 Richmond Road, Swindon Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs B. D. Smith, 114 Bessemer Road East, Swindon Area Staff Officer Mrs L. E. A. Broad, 81 Shriven ham Road, Swindon (Welfare) Area P.R.O. J. Allen, 69 Noredown Way, Wootton Bassett

WORCESTERSHIRE Commander St J. A. Lieut-Col C. P. Vaughan, DSO, Showborough House, Twyning, Nr Tewkesbury, Glos (Tel. 3583) ASSOCIATION County Director J. A. Willison, OBE, Chief Constable, Hindip Hall, Worcester County Secretary Miss A. E. Dingley, 6 Lower Wilton Road, Malvern CENTRES HALES OWEN

Chairman F. R. Hodges

Secretary Sgt W. R. Chidley, Halesowen Police Station, Halesowen

OLD BURY

President K. H. Wilson, OBE, Rowley Regis, Warley

Chairman K. W. Marchant

A /Secretary W. Harvey, 9 Titford Lane,

STOURBRIDGE

President J. Westwood Stourbridge

Chairman Dr J. H. Taylor

Secretary T. W. Bainbridge, 143 Parkfield Road.

WORCESTER

President J. B. Cavanagh, Crescent, Worcester

Chairman Dr C. T. Mills

Secretary Mrs M. A. Rumney, 62 Linksview

BRIGADE County Office St John House, 34 The Tything, Worcester (Tel. 24503) County President The Countess Beauchamp, MBE County Vice-Presidents The Earl Beauchamp (Ambulance) Marguerite, Lady Lechmere (Nursing) F. J. Somers (Ambulance Cadets) Cynthia, Lady Sandys Mrs F. J. Somers (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner Lieut-Col C. P. Vaughan, DSO Deputy Commissioner T. C. Lench, Mayford, 63 Halesowen Road, Quinton, Birmingham County Superintendent (N) Mrs R. Villiers, The Stone House, Kidderminster County Surgeon F. H. VoIlam, MB, CHB, MRCS, LRCP, Manorcott, Evenlode, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos. County Nursing Officer Mrs E. Brotherton, SRN, Halfway, Upper Gambolds, Bromsgrove Asst. County Superilltendent (N) Vacant County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) K. H. Billingham, 80 Court Crescent, Kingswinsford, Staffs. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant County Staff Officer Miss H. M. Walton, Mount Pleasant, Cowleigh Road, Malvern County Secretary and P.R.O. Mrs J. A. Brewer, Hope Bam Farm, Clifton-on-Teme (Admin) (Tel. Ombersley 402) County Sergeant-Major G. Jenner, 32 Holly Hall Road, Dudley

WORCESTERSHIRE

YORKSHIRE - NORTH RIDING

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner M. Wickham, MB, CHB, 41 Highfield Road, Halesowen Area Superintendent (A) J. F. E. Bent, 23 Rosemary Crescent West, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. E. M. Unett, 37 York Crescent, Wollaston Area Surgeon Vacant Area Nursing Officer Mrs P. Pardoe, SRN, 3 The Close, Hunnington, Halesowen Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) B. Roper, 24 Brierly Road Halesowen Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss B. M . Coley, Sunning,dale, Blackberry Lane, Halesowen Area Staff Officers Miss A. E. Witcombe, Old£eld, 5 Somery Road, Priory Dudley F. H . Hingley 'Clovelly,' Narrow Lane, Halesowen (Secretary) Mrs E. M. Woodhall, 86 Watson Green Road, Dudley C. H. M. West, SRN, 67 Holly Road, Oldbury, Warley, Wores. (Training) T. E. Davis, 78 Brickhouse Road, Rowley Regis, Warley, Worcs. S. Edwards, 8 School Drive, SledmereEstate, Dudley Mrs M. Thomson, 54 Longmore Road, Halesowen Mrs P. Wilce, 2 The OrchardsFranche, Kidderminster

BRIGADE County Office 11 Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough, Yorks. County President The Lady Serena James, JP County Vice-Presidents Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner, Bt, M c, TO, D L (Ambulance) Viscountess Downe (Nursing) The Marchioness of Zetland (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, CB, CBE, TD, DL, JP, White Lodge, Hutton Rudby Yarm-on-Tees Deputy Commissioner Vacant County Superintendent (N) Mrs F. C. Dyson, OBE, 2 Upper Westbrook, Darlington (Tel. Darlington 5764) County Surgeon C. H. G. Bowes, MB, BS, 8 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees County Nursing Officer Mrs E. M. Bielby, SRN, SGM, RNT, 27 St Germains Lane, Marske-By-Sea County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. D. Morley, 169 Scalby Road, Scarborough County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss J. W. Adams, 3 Muker Grove, Green Vale Estate, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees County Staff Officers P. P. Smith, 11 West Park Avenue, Newby, Scarborough J. W. Renahan, 12 Birtley Avenue, Middlesbrough E. Plunkett, 51 Normanby Road, Ormes by, Middlesbrough Mrs E. V. Handyside, 2a Cleveland Avenue, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees (p.R.O.) C. F. Peddie, MBE, Harrowgate Cottage, Harrowgate Lane, Stockton-on-Tees (Tel. Stockton 67614) (Treasurer) W. J. Morgan, 33 Guisborough Street, Eston, Middlesbrough County Secretary R. H. Wright, 27 Grantham Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees (Tel. 552912)

SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner Sir Berwick Lechmere, Bt, Severn End, Hanley Castle, Worcester Area Superintendent (A) Major P. S. Field, FCCS, F AlA, Little Hill, Broadway Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. Knowles, Sussex Lodge, Kempsey, Worcester Area Surgeon S. A. Sinclair, MB, CHB, 'Howards,' Avenue Road, Malvern Asst. Area Surgeon Mrs J. M. C. Clarke, MB, CHB, The Bunglaow, Redhill Lane, Worcester Area Nursing Officer Mrs P. B. Harris, SRN, 1 Alexandra Avenue, Droitwich Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. P. Westlake, 'Loretto,' Bedley, Nr Redditch Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs B. L. Seabourne, Abberley View, Tapenhall Lane, Nr Droitwich Area Staff Officers Miss D. W. Jones, Dalston, 64 Worcester Road, Malvern G. G. C. Batson, 22 The Fearnings, Crabbs Cross, Redditch (Training) Miss A. J. Allard, 'Wychewood,' Pickersleigh Road, Malvern J. P. Weston, The Bungalow, 22 Marlbrook Lane, Upper Marlbrook, Bromsgrove W. T. Rosser, 63 Sycamore Road, Worcester Mrs E. M. Hubbard, 12 Windmill Lane, Kempsey, Worcester R. Porter, 23 Horsebridge Avenue, Badsey, Nr Evesham Area Sergeant-Major Vacant

YORKSHIRE - WEST RIDING District Office St John Hall, Lund Lane, Killinghall, Nr Harrogate (Tel. 0423/78 571) Commander St J. A. Sir William Taylor, BART, CBE, DL, JP, Bentwood, Cawthorne, Nr Barnsley (Tel. 0442 82 266)

ASSOCIATION County Director E. C. Fear, (Tel. 0442 82 266)

YORKSHIRE - EAST RIDING

CENTRES

Commander St J. A. The Lord Westbury

BARNOLDSWICK

MC,

Barton Cottage, Malton (Tel. 2293)

ASSOCIATION Association County Director Dr Brian Reffold, Parkholme, Lelley, Preston, Hull HULL AND EAST RIDING COUNTy CENTRE

President Edward Chapman Hull, HU6 9PN

Chairman C. M. Hinch

Secretary F. Chapman, 86 Sixth Avenue,

Secretary Miss Ivy Wareing, 11 Corn Mill Terrace,

BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT

President The Mayor Chairman W. Brown Womb well, Barnsley

Secretary G. Hardcastle,

JP,

74 Barnsley Road,

BRADFORD

President W. Thomas, Bradford

YORKSHIRE - NORTH RIDING

HUDDERSFIELD AND DISTRICT

ASSOCIATION Associatioll Ct)'. Director J. Hughes, 70 The Grove, Marton-In-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Teesside, York.

KEIGHLEY

OBE,

Chairman F. Parker

Secretary D. Wood, 141 Highfield Road, Idle,

DONCASTER

President N. Hulley Chairman W. T. Davis 'St George's,' Thorn Road, Doncaster

Secretary Harold L. Summers,

NCB,

Doncaster Area,

GOOLE

President The Mayor

Chairman Supt. H. Hayton

Secretary T. J. Daniels, 5 Jacksonville, Goole

HALIFAX

President The Mayor End, Halifax

Chairman A. Gelder,

Secretary G. J. Green, 16 Eversley Mount, West

HARROGATE AND DISTRICT

President Dr E. C. Fear Chairman C. J. Simpson Hampsthwaite, Harrogate

Secretary F. Griffin, 22 Hollins Close,

HEAVY WOOLLEN DISTRICT

President Dr J. Walker Chairman Dr J. Walker Savile Town, Dewsbury

Secretary A. Dudding, 10 Selbourne Road,

HEBDEN BRIDGE

President E. Moss Bridge, Yorks.

Chairman K. Greenwood

Chairman Dr W. Brown

Secretary F. Mitchell, 27 Hollins Lane, Sowerby-

Secretary H. Greenfield, 89 Ravensknowle Road, Dalton, Huddersfield

President Miss A. Scatterty Keighley, BD21 2SU

Chairman Dr J. Prentice,

Secretary T. I. McNish, 16 Cliffe Court,

LEEDS

COUNTY CE TRE

'Willow Green', Grain Beck Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate

President K. Berry Chairman J. Martin Barnoldswick, via Colne, Lanes.

BRIGADE County Office Priory House, 29 Cottingham Road, Hull (Tel. 43038) County President The Earl of Halifax County Vice-Presidents D. J. Taylor, JP (Ambulance) Lady Westbury (Nursing) Colonel R. A. AlecSmith, TO, OL, JP (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs S. Gordon, (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner The Lord Westbury, MC Deputy Commissioner H. M. Gentry, 76 South Marine Drive, Bridlington (Tel. 2291) County Superintendent (N) Miss M. A. Nicholson, SRN, 657 James Reckitt Avenue, Hull County Surgeon E. O. Halliwell, MRCP, MRCS, 233 Hallgate, Cottingham, E. Yorks. Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Reffold, The Bungalow, Sheepman Lane, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield County Nursing Officer Miss F. Anderson, SRN, 35 Glamis Road, Hessle County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. Berryman, 2 Snainton Grove, Derringham Bank, Hull County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss J. Barker, 3 De La Pole Avenue, Anlaby Road, Hull County Staff Officers R. E. Graham, 40 Hall Road, Hull K. H. Bottarnley, 139 Beverley Road, Hessle (Treasurer) Mrs D. M. Edwards, 20 Riverdale Road, Hull G. M. Hinch, 38 Windsor Road, County Road North, Hull J. Wadsworth SRN, 13 Westgarth Avenue, Oldstead Avenue, Hull County Secretary C. Jackson, 230 Hawthorn Avenue, Hull

President The Marquess of Zetland, TO Chairman J. Hughes Court Marske, Redear, Teeside, TS 11 7BZ

MB, CHB,

Secretary T. L. Stirzaker, 8 Lavender

President Dr J. W. Silversides, Leeds LS14 lAJ

Chairman J. Angus

Secretary F. Willshaw, 3 Ringwood Avenue,

YORKSHIRE - WEST RIDING

'YORKSHIRE - WEST RIDING

OSGOLDCROSS President H. P. A. Johnson Chairman J. Shaw, JP Secretary C. E. Lazenby, 9 Magnolia HOllse, Parklands, Castleford OTLEY Chairman H. Hudson Secretary J . W. Thomas, 2 Granville Mount, Otley, Yorks . ROTHERHAM President S. W. Morris Chairman C. T. Gregory Secretary F. Shephard, 48 Barberwood Road, Rotherham SADDLEWORTH President S. Brierley Secretary J. Dronsfield, 56 Beech Avenue, Greenfields, Oldham, Lancs. SELBY President and Chairman H. B. Powell Secretary W. Milbourne, 1 Orchard Way, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby SHEFFIELD President J. G. Buxton Chairman G. W. Ashton Secretary J. W . Webb, BEM, 23 Nesfield Way, Sheffield 5 SBIPLEY AND DISTRICT Chairman A. Watson Secretary E. S. King, Lyndene, 28 Rufford Bank, Yeadon, Nr Leeds SOWERBY BRIDGE President W. F. Seed Chairman W. F. Seed Secretary D. Law, 63 Briarlyn Road, Birchenc1iffe, Huddersfield WAKEFIELD President The Mayor Chairman W. Wright Secretary C. H. Brears, 8 Newton Lane, Outwood, Wakefield YORK Secretary J . Coward, 2 Florence Grove, Rawc1iff, York Y03 6UR

Area Staff Officers A. Duckworth, 9 Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds 10 A. Spink, 47 Silk Mill Bank, Leeds 16 1. Fullerton, 36 Corporation Street, Morley, Leeds (Secretary) Mrs M. E. Willshaw, 3 Ringwood Avenue, Leeds LSl4 lAJ Miss B. Burnett, 3 Ringwood Avenue, Leeds 14 Mrs A. Andsel, Brook Lane, Weeton, Huby

BRIGADE District President Mrs E. M. Ingham District Vice-Presidents Vacant (Nursing) C. D. Gill, CBE (Ambulance) The Lord Savile (Ambulance Cadets) Mis E. M. Asquith (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner Sir William Taylor, Bt, CBE, DL, JP . . Deputy Commissioner Capt. M. G. Hutchinson, TD, Barton House, Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite District Superintendent (N) Mrs G. W. Lodge, OBE, JP, Castle Garth House, Wetherby (Tel. Wetherby 2832) District Surgeon Vacant District Nursing Officer R. W. Winterburn, SRN, 47 Kent Road, Harroga~e . District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) B. R. Jarman, 61 Keighley Road, CowlIng, KeIghley District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs M. K. Mitton, 27 Wesley Street, Ossett, Y~rks . District Staff Officers J. Woods, Lovat Lodge, Mountjoy Road, Huddersfield MISS G. E. Myall, Gawthorpe Hall, Bingley, Yorks. District Secretary R. H. Knott, 6 Levens Close, Lund Lane, .Killinghall, Nr Harro~ate (Tel. 0~23/~8 571) District P.R.O. Mrs M. P. Hutchinson, Barton House, Hollms Lane, Hampsthwalte (Tel. Bmtwith 598)

MIDLAND AREA . Area Commissioner A. Buckley Hamer, FRCS, 'Ashfield,' Burnley Road, Sowerby Br~dge Area Superintendent (A) W. Hutchinson, Martins B~nk Chambers, Kings Cross, Halifax Area Superintendent (N) Mrs E. M. Seward, 6 COPPIce Way, Leeds 8 . Area Surgeon R. F. Heys, MB, CHB, MRCOG, Oakes House, HolyweU Green, HalIfax Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) K. Branson, 47 Lodore Avenue, Bolton, Bradford, 2 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Staff Officers A. Watson, Marall, 10 Moorland Crescent, Menston, Ilkley Mrs F. Dyson, 112 Bentley Lane, Meanwood, Leeds 6 Miss B. Greenwood, 20 Cleveley Gardens, Mytholmroyd, Halifax (Cadet) EAST MIDLAND AREA Area COJllrnissioner Colonel Donald Macmillan, TD, MB, CBB, FSA(SCOT), 510 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds 16 Area II rgeo 11 acant . ' Area ur~illg Officer Mi 1. Duckworth, SR ,9 Ring Road, MIddleton, Leeds 10 LSlO 3LT Area uperilltendent (rt) R. Roberts, 25 Parks tone Avenue, Leeds 16 Area uperilltendent ( ) Miss G. Speight, 178 Street Lane, Leeds 8 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) B. J. Cooke, SRN, 7 Kingswear Crescent, Leeds 15 Area taff Officer (Cadet) ( ) Mrs M. Cooke, SR ,7 Kingswear Crescent, Leeds 15

NORTHERN AREA Area Commissioner T. Broughton, Bracewell Lodge, Rracewell, Nr Skipton Area Superintendent (A) T. I . McNish, 16 Cliff Court, Keighley, BD21 2SU Area Superintendent eN) Mrs D. Ayrton, 61 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, via Colne Area Surgeon 1. W. Pickard, MB, CRB, 'Springfield,' Barnoldswick, Colne Area Nursing Officer Miss M. W. Eeles, SRN, SCM, 3 Springwells, Exley Head, Keighley Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. Hodgson, 10 Vicarage Road, Kellbrook, via Coine Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs F. Aspinall, 72 Devonshire Street, Keighley Area Staff Officers J. McManus, 329 West Lane, Keighley F. H. Hewson, 5 Mostyn Avenue, Earby, via Coine, Lanes. 1. L. Pinch, 20 Heathfield Close, Bingley HALLAMSIDRE AREA Area Commissioner 1. G . Buxton, 'Brookside,' Shatton, Bamford, Nr Sheffield Area Superintendent (A) E. Hukin, 356 Fulwood Road, Sheffield 10 Area Superintendent (N) Mrs V. G. Booth, 4 Ranelagh Drive, Ecclesall, Sheffield Area Surgeon J. K. A. Beverley, MD, BSC, 6 Moorbank Close, Sheffield 10 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) K. P. Birds, 92 Housted Road, Sheffield 9 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs D. M. Broomhead, 83 Brookhouse Hill, Fulwood, Sheffield 10 Area Staff Officers C. C. Bowley, MB, BS, MRCOG, 34 Hemper Lane, Sheffield H. C. Reid, MB, CBB, 'Dunure,' Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham (Training) NORTH EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner Maj-Gen Sir Charles J. G. Dalton, CB, CBE, The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Kirby Malzeard, Ripon Area Superintendent (A) 1. R . Benson, 39 Clotherholme Road, Ripon Area Superintendent (N) Miss K. Henderson, Hambleton Lane, Wass, York Area Surgeon J. M. A. Critchley, MB, CRB, DRCOG, 15 Woodlands Drive, Harrogate Area Nursing Officer Mrs K. Nicholson, SRN, 9 Kingswood Grove, Acomb, York Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J . Coward, 2 Florence Grove, Rawcliffe, Yorks. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs 1. Beilby, 21 College Road, Ripon Area Staff Officers Mrs B. Smith, The Coach House, Deighton Road, Wetherby Miss M. O. Taylor, 22 Rossett Park Road, Harrogate SOUTHERN AREA Area Commissioner G. H. Powell, 'Broxbourne', Salisbury Street, Barnsley Area Superintendent (A) R. S. Wilson, Briar Main, Grimethorpe, Barnsley Area Superintendent (N) Mrs V. E. Sanderson, SRN, 'Normanby', 14 Park Avenue, South Kirkby, Nr Pontefract Area Surgeon C. H. Merry, MRCS, LRCP, 'Belvedere,' 667 Leeds Road, Outwood, Wakefield Area Nursing Officer Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) P. Proctor, 24 High Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs B. Smith, 1 Nostell Lane, Ryhill, Nr Wakefield Area Staff Officers J . Shaw, J P, The Beeches, 27 Mill Hill, Pontefract Miss F. R. Seargent, 59 Kerisforth Hill Road, Kingston, Barnsley H. Gillis, 17 Brooklands Road, Walton, Wakefield SOUTH EASTERN AREA Area Commissioner W. H. R. Waters, MB, CH B, Ash Hill Lodge, Hatfield, N r Doncaster Area Superintendent (A) L. A. Clarke, Oaklea, Scawthorpe, Nr Doncaster Area Superintendent (N) Mrs P. F. Bell, 'The Grove,' High Street, Thumscoe, Nr Rotherham Area Surgeon W. H. Oldershaw, MB, CRB, 'Reach Far,' Mill Lane, Westwoodside, Doncaster Area Nursing Officer Mrs E. M. Brown, SCM, 26 Gardenia Road, Barnby Dun, Nr Doncaster Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs Townsend, 6 The Villas, Edlington, Nr Doncaster Area Staff Officers D. G . Barber, 104 Doncaster Road, Armthorpe, Doncaster Mrs D. A. Ward, 2 Ennerdale Road, Wheatley Hill, Doncaster C. Watson, 31 Green Lane, Scawthorpe, Nr Doncaster D. Ward, Ashlea, Marshland Road, Moorends, Nr Doncaster Mrs G. Hall, 34 St David's Drive, Barnsley Road, Doncaster (Cadets) R. Woodward, 72 Doncaster Road, Armthorpe, Doncaster N. Holland, 90 West End Lane, Rossington, Doncaster J. Nicholson, 4 Bristol Grove, Wheatley Parr, Doncaster. Mrs D. A. Egley, 83 Alexandra Road, Balby, Doncaster (Cadets) F. 1. Rockcliffe, 8 Birchen Close, Bessacar, Doncaster 1. Westwood, Highgate Colliery House, Goldthorpe, Rotherham A. Chambers, Scawthorpe House. Scawthorpe, Doncaster Miss D. Keeton, 134 Dixon Road, Edlington Area P.R.O. J. F. Marshall, 14 King Edward Crescent, Thome, Doncaster

SPECIAL CENTRES OF THE ASSOCIATION

YORKSHIRE - WEST RIDING SOUTH WESTERN AREA Area Commissioner Lt-Col W. R. Ever att, MB, CHB, Manor House, Mirfield Area Superintendent (A) C. Chappell, 9 Wyvern Avenue, Marsh, Huddersfield Area Superintendent (N) Mrs L. Peace, 54 Benomley Crescent, Alrnondbury, Huddersfield Area Surgeon W. Brown, LRCP(LOND), MRCS(ENG), 128 Halifax Old Road, Birkby, Huddersfield Area Nursing Officer Mrs E. Carruthers, SRN, 6 Pennine Road, Dewsbury Area S[Qff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. F. Lorrimer, 55 Halifax Road, Dewsbury Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs D. Leach, 864 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Nr Bradford Area Staff Officers Miss F. Pickard, 19 Wakefield Crescent, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury Mrs A. E. M. Greenfield, 89 Ravensknowle Road, Dalton, Huddersfield H. Sanderson, MB, CHB, 'Highfield', ] 50 Tong Street, Bradford

Special Centres of the Association BRITISH RAILWAYS Ea tern Region Senior Medical Officer J. S. Binning, MB, CHB, Medical Dept, Euston House, Eversholt Street, London, N.W.l President D. S. M. Barrie, MBE Chairman S. J. Judson Secretary H. Coleman, The British Railways (Eastern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, Toft Green Cbambers, Toft Green, York London Midland Region President R. L. E. Lawrence, OBE, ERO Chairman P. Armstrong Secretary J. M. Park, The British Railways (London Midland Region), c/o General Manager's Office, Euston, N.W.l Southern Region President L. W. Ibbotson Chairman A. H. Nicholson Secretary F. E. Barnes, The British Railways (Southern Region), Regional Headquarters, 39 Craven Street, WC2N 5NJ Western Region President J. Bonham-Carter, oso, OBE Chairman A. C. Parker Secretary J. W. A. Beattie, The British Railways (Western Region), Arrival Side Office Block, Paddington Station, W2 LONDON TRANSPORT AMBULA CE President Maurice Holmes Chairman K. G. Shave Secretary S. W. Harden, London Transport Ambulance Centre, Griffith House, 280 Marylebone Road, NWI POST OFFICE AMBULANCE (1902) President Dr M. C. W. Long, CBE, TO Chairman D. C. Balaam Secretary L. T. Holman, CPD/WHSD, HS.B., Room 8114, Tenter House, 45 Moorfields, London, E.C.2 DEPARTME T OF NATIONAL SAVINGS Secretary Miss W. M. Wickins, Department of National Savings, Room 105a, Blythe Road, W.14 THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AMBULANCE (1949) (England and Wales) President The Rt. Hon. Lord Citrine, PC, GBE, LLO Chairman R. D. V. Roberts Secretary P. A. Crouch, Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre, Electricity Council, 30 Millbank, SWI MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY (1960) President Sir Richard Clarke, KCB, OBE Chairman G. Wheeler, CB Secretary Miss W. M. Higgins, Room 145, Ministry of Technology, Shell-Mex House, Strand, WC2 NATIONAL DOCK LABOUR BOARD (1953) President T. O'Leary, OBE Chairman J. N. B. Champain Labour Board, 22-26 Albert Embankment, SEt

Secretary A. J. Cratchley, National Dock

ARMY DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE (1961) President Lt.-General Sir Robert Drew, KCB, CBE, QHP Chairman Dr K. Biden-Steele Secretary C. L. C. Cooper, Army Ambulance Centre, Ministry of Defence, A.M.D. 9, Civilian Medical Services, Room 1033, Empress State Building, London, SW6 R.A.F. POLICE (1965) President Air Commodore W. I. C. Inness, CB, OBE Chairman Wing-Commander D. R. ProsserHig on Secretary Squadron Leader B. C. Stannard, WRAP, Norman Shaw Building, South Victoria Embankment, SW 1 SOUTH WESTER GAS BOARD (1969) Secretary Mrs Pat Axford, Medical Dept., South Western Gas Board, 9a Quiet Street, Bath, Somerset Lo DO CO TRY Bus LTD (1970) Chairman W. S. Renwick Secretary Mrs 1. Oddy, Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey

COMMANDERY OF ARDS (NORTHERN IRELAND) District Office War Memorial Buildings, 5 Waring Street, Belfast 1 (Tel. Belfast 23970) DIRECTOR OF ASSOCIATION Colonel B. D. Cotton, OBE, TO, 5 Waring Street, Belfast 1 COMMANDERY SECRETARY Major G. Mellor, 5 Waring Street, Belfast 1 BRIGADE President Her Excellency The Lady Erskine of Rerrick Vice-Presidents Mrs G. N. Wallace, MBE Colonel G. Gregg, OBE, TO, QHP, MO, FRCP, OPHYSMED Commandery Commissioner D. S. Stephens, BA, Barrister-at-Iaw, Annacreevy, Saintfield, Co. Down Commandery Dty. Commissioner Col. J. Hughes, OBE, TO, MA, B.EO, 28 Beech Grove Drive, Belfast 6 Commandery Superintendent (N) The Countess of Roden, Bryansford, Co. Down Commandery Surgeon Professor H. W. Rogers, OBE, FCRS, 51 Myrtlefield Park, Belfast Asst. Commandery Surgeons S. D. Clarke, MB, MCH, FRCS, Dept. of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast A. Gurd, MB, BCH, FRCS, 17 Cairnshill Road, Belfast 8 Commandery Nursing Officer Miss B. Boyce, SRN, SCM, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry. Asst. Commandery Nursing Officer Miss B. J. Miller, SRN, SCM, Laganvalley Hospital, Lisburn Com. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. H. Johnstone, JP, 'Mena,' Donegall Avenue, Whitehead Com. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss E. Garrett, Helen's Lea, Gilnahirk, Belfast (Tel. Belfast 654429) Com. Asst. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss v. K. Hill, 45 Bloomfield Road, Bangor, Co. Down Area Commissioner W. A. Ryan, MBE, JP, Glenartney, Culta, Co. Down (Tel. Holywood 3162) (public Relations) District Staff Officers Major J. G. McCavana, MB, BCH, BAO, LRCP, LRCS, LRFP AND OMRO, 52, St James's Park, Belfast 12 N. Birnie, 36 Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast (Training) J. B. Bridges, MO, BSC, Queen's Elms, Malone Road, Belfast 9 Miss M. Hessin, 41 Orient Gardens, Belfast (Training) E. W. Sythes, 65 Sicily Park, Finaghy, Belfast 10 (Treasurer) Miss M. J. L. Frazer, MBE, MD, FRCP, FRCSI, 48 Wellington Park, Belfast 9 C. Murray, 92 Orangefield Crescent, Belfast 6 Miss S. H. Johnstone, 38 Lancefield Road, Belfast 6 District Secretary Capt. J. Oakes, MBE, 'Acorn,' 15 Donaldson's Avenue, Carrickfergus (Tel. 2425) BELFAST AREA Area Commissioner D. R. S. Kingan, Cromlyn Cottage, Hillsborough, Co. Down Area Superintendent (A) N. Birnie, 36 Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast Area Superintendent (N) Miss J. Cooper, 34 Lansdowne Road, Belfast 15 Area Surgeons J. N. Lewis, MB, 202 West Circular Road, Belfast S. Sloan, MB, 146 Grosvenor Road, Belfast 12 Area Nursing Officers W. H. Ryan, SRN, 32 Stranmills Park, Belfast Mrs M. Black, SRN, SCM, 64 Osborne Drive, Belfast 9 Asst. Area Nursing Officer Mrs I. R. Elliott, SRN, SCM, 22 Hillside Park, Belfast 9 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. Hall, 156 Sicily Park, Belfast 10 Area Staff Officers (Cadets) (N) Miss E. Berryman, 64 Sandhurst Drive, Belfast 9 Miss M. Blair, 33 Cyprus Gardens, Belfast 5 Area Staff Officers Miss G. Patton, 22 Ramore Park, Belfast 10 T. Patterson, 87 Joanmount Gardens, Belfast 14 J. Wilson, 76 Breda Road, Belfast 8 ANTRIM AREA Area Commissioner W. N. Jones, MB, BCH, BAO, 'Beechmount,' Galgorm Road, Ballymena A/Area Superintendent (A) J. M. Rogers, 15 North Road, Carrickfergus Area Superintendent (N) Mrs F. A. Morton, Agbnaclare, Woodlands Avenue, Ballymena Area Surgeon W. H. C. Hill, MB, BCH, Dunereggan, Portrush Area Nursing Officer Mrs C. M. Neely, 106 Galgorm, Ballymena Area Staff Officer (N) Mrs E. Golding, Milchester Lodge, Whitehead Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs J. E. Johnston, 'Mena,' Donegall Avenue, Whitehead Area Staff Officer J. M. Rodgers, 15 North Road, Carrickfergus (public Duties) ARMAGH AREA Area Commissioner Vacant Area Superintendent (A) G. Hanthorn, JP, 73 COl'crain Drive, Portadown Area Surgeon F. Bell, MB, OPH, 'Woodlands,' Armagh DOWN AREA Area Commissioner G. W. Donaldson, MB, BCH, ORCOG, Glencar, Ashgrove, Newry Area Superintendent (A) W. J. S. Whyte, 46 Fairfield Road, Bangor Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. McGowan, SRN, SCM, 27 Kingsberry Park, Belfast 6 Area Surgeon D. Duffin, MB. BCH, 15 Abbeyhill Drive, Bangor, Co. Down Area Nursing Officer Miss D. McCullough, SCM, SRN, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast

COMMANDERY OF ARDS (NORTHERN IRELAND)

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Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. F. Ellis, 10 Seascape Parade, Belfast 15 Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant Area Secretary Miss I. Patty, 104 High Street, Holywood

ANGLESEY President Sir Richard Williams-Bulkeley, BT, Lord Lieutenant Lady President Lady Williams-Bulkeley Vice-Presidents Rt. Hon. Cledwyn Hughes, MP (Ambulance) Mrs L. Marshall (Nursing Cadet) Commissioner Major M. L. Isherwood, TD, 'Wenallt,' Sandy Lane, Rhosneigr, Anglesey County Superintendent (N) Vacant County Surgeon E. Ap. Cynan, MRCS, LRCP, Pen Pare, New Park Road, Holyhead County Nursing Officer Mrs B. Hughes, SRN, 'Cefn,' Llangristiolus, Bodorgan County Staff Officer (Cadets) Mrs M. Archer, 'Dromara,' 6 New Park Road, Holyhead

FERMANAGH AREA Area Commissioner D. T. Archdale, Castle Archdale, Irvinestown Area Superintendent (N) Mrs B. M. Creighton, Ard-Na-Grena, Chanterhill Road, Enniskillen Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant LONDONDERRY AREA Area Commissioner Lt-Col. D. G. C. Whyte, DSO, MD, MRCP(LON), FRCP(EDIN.), FFR, JP, Ballynagard House, Londonderry Area Superintendent (A) R. R. Harpur, Gleneen Park, Londonderry Area Superintendent (N) Mrs M. Crawford, 'Riverbank,' 7 Victoria Road, Londonderry Area Surgeon D. St C. Baird, FRCS, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry Area Nursing Officer Miss E. Graham, SRN, SCM, HV, 39 Gt James Street, Londonderry Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) T. A. Smallwood, Scout-Aid, 65 Woodburn Park, Londonderry Area Staff Officer Mrs M. J. Elder, 8 Bond's Hill, Londonderry Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs A. Anderson, The Rectory, Killaloo, Co. Derry Area Staff Officers Mrs A. B. Ball, 16 Ross Bay, Londonderry W. A. Edgar, SRN, SRMN, 20 Glenside Road Londonderry TYRONE AREA Area Commissioner 1. H. Johnston, MB, BCH, 30 Nortblands Row, Dungannon Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. E. M. Bruce, South TyroDe Hospital, Dungannon

PRIORY FOR WALES Headquarters Priory House, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff (Tel. Cardiff 32131)

ASSOCIATION Director of Association J. P. Pickford, MBE, DL Assistant Director of Association County Alderman The Lord Heycock, CBE, JP, DL, LLD Medical Officer of Association W. E. Thomas, BSC, MB, BCH, MRCS, LRCP Association Secretary Priory H. Q. Staff Mrs S. James, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff (Tel. Cardiff 32131) Association Advi or Mrs R. Davies DISTRICT/COUNTY ORGANISERS EAST GLAMORGAN DISTRlCT Mrs R. Davies RHONDDA AND PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT W. H. Newbury SOUTH MONMOUTHSHIRE DISTRICT C. W. Hall

BRIGADE Chief Commissioner for Wales Lt-Col. J. R. L. Traherne DL Chief Superintendent for Wales Lady Traherne, OBE, JP Chief Surgeon for Wales T. J. M. Gregg, OBE, BA, MB, BCH Deputy Chief Commissioner for Wales Major-General Lewis Pugh, CB, CBE, DSO, JP, DL Deputy Chief Superintendent for Wales Mrs W. R. Crawshay, MA, IF Deputy Chief Surgeons for Wales 1. H. Davies, OBE, MB, CHB 1. R. S. Robertson, MB, BS Assistant Chief Commissioners for Wales Col D. K. W. Picken, TD, BSC, MB, BCH, FFARCS, DA, JP Lt Col . R. Nanney-Wynn, DL Chief Nursing Officer for Wales Mrs S. E. Mathias, SRN Assistant Chief ursing Officer for Wales Miss P. D. Jones, SRN, SCM, QS Chief Staff Officer and Brigade Secretary for Wales C. J. Parry Chief Officer of Cadets for Wales Mrs J. D. Smith, JP Asst. Chief Superintendents for Wales Mrs A. Pennant, SRN Mrs G. M. Williams Assistallt Chief Surgeons for Wales L. Trevor Lewis, BSC, MB, BCH C. W. L. Jones, MB, BS,MRCS, LRCP Training Officer for Wales J. P. Harries Headquarten Staff Officers Lt.-Col. W. C. Hunt Mrs J. R. L. Traherne Lt.-Col. R. L. Spurrell . 10rri on, DFC, LLB, D. Cantlay INSPECTORATE OF THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER FOR WALES COil/missioner Melbourne Thomas, Chief Constable, Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Glam. Commissioner Dr R. U. C. Richards, BA, BSC, 174 Commercial Road, Newport, Mon., NPT 20L COl1lll1i~Jioner R. Davies, Cilgerran, 11 Coryton Rise, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF4 7ES COll1l11issioner W. R. King, MB, BCH, BSC, Tall Trees, Caemawr Road, Porth, Rhondda, Glam. oUllty Superintendent Mr C. M. Gregg, Birr Lodge, Walston Close, Wenvoe, Glam. Counly urgeons . D. Griffith, LMSSA, FRGS, RNR, (REID.), 86 Kingsland Cre cent, Barry, GJam. D. R. B. Mathia, MRCS, LRCP, la High Street, Welshpool

WALES

BRECONSlllRE President Capt. N. G. Garnons-Williams, MBE, JP, RN, Lord Lieutenant Lady President The Viscountess de L'Isle Commissioner Lt-Col. L. F. Q MacLaine, MB, CHB, RAMC, HQ Wales District, The Barracks, Brecon Deputy Commissioner W. P. Pryce, Police House, Coedwaungar, Sennybridge County Superintendent Miss B Gwynne-Howell, Dol-y-Ffyn, Builth Wells County Surgeon R. G. Evans, MB, BCH, DPH, Uplands, Cradoc Road, Brecon Asst. County Surgeon D. Wilson, MB, BS, DRCOG, West Cwrn, Cusop, Hay-on-Wye Asst. County Surgeon Vacant County Nursing Officer Mrs A. G. Williams, SRN, Pontistcill House, Pontsticill, Brees. Asst. County Nursing Officer Miss E. Jones, SRN, SEM, 26 Maendu Terrace, Brecon County Staff Officer (Cadets) B. Davies, Greenfield, Church Road, Ysftradgynlais, Swansea CAERNARVONSlllRE President Sir Michael Duff, BT, Lord Lieutenant Lady President Mrs O. Caradoc-Evans Vice-Presidents J Halstead-Smith, MB, FRCS (Ambulance) K Hughes Jones, LRCP, LRCS, LRFP & S (Ambulance) Lady G Wynne Finch (Nursing) Miss M Lloyd Williams, SRN (Nursing) Commissioner Noel Roberts, MA, LMSSA, 37 Castle Square, Caernarvon Deputy Commissioner Lt.-Col. W. J. Williams, OBE, LLB, BSC, Chief Constable, Caernarvon County Superintendent (N) Mrs E A Jones, SRN, 'Tegfan', 14 Terfyn Terrace, Portdinorwic County Surgeon E Wynne-Jones, MB, BCH, Bryn, Pennlaenmawr Asst. County Surgeon 1. W. Jones, MB, BS, Rhandirmyn, Bryn Dymchwel, Llandegai, Bangor County Nursing Officer Mrs J. H. Rowlands, SRN, Plas Newydd, Penmaenmawr, Caernarvonshire County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. Edwards, 'Redcliffe,' 58 Rhuddlan Avenue, Llandudno County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs H. J. Rowlands, SRN, Plas Newydd, Penmaenmawr CARDIGANSlllRE President Capt. J. Hext Lewes, OBE, RN(RETD), Lord Lieutenant Lady President Mrs E. D. Churchill Commissioner E. D. Clifford-Jones, LMSSA, Brendon, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth Deputy Commissioner S. H. WilJmett, Harddfan, Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth Assistant Commissioner J. C. Blayney, Ambulance Station, Queen's Road, Aberystwyth County Superintendent (N) Mrs E. D. Churchill, Ffynon Cadno, Pontweryd County Surgeon H. Herbert, MB, BS, Tanyfron, Aberayron County Staff Officer (Cadets) P. Davies, Gorlan, Llangeitho, Tregaron CARMARTHENSlllRE President Lt-Col. C. W. Nevill, OBE, JP Lady President The Hon. Mrs N. D. Fisher Hoch, TD Commissioner J. R. Jones, cvo, Chief Constable, Police Headquarters, Friar's Park, Carmarthen Deputy Commissioner Dr D. B. Llewellyn-Morgan, MD, 1 Pare Howard Avenue, Llanelli County Superintendents Miss A. R. Kemp, MRCS, LRCP, MB, BS, MRCOG, DPM, Arden Cottage, Pontantwn, Kidwelly County Surgeon A. Morgan, MRCS, LRCP, Lluest, 5 Brynmawr Avenue, Ammanford Assistant Commissioners T. H. James, 130 High Street, Ammanford A. W. Holloway, BEM, 64 Brynsierfel, Cefn Caeau, Llanelli Assistant County Superintendents Mrs E. M. Jones, 37 Hedley Terrace, Llanelli Mrs E. M. Davies, 23a Wind Street, Ammanford Assistant County Surgeons G. Morgan, MRCS, LRCP, 30 Llandeilo Road, Llandybie W. Cledwyn Thomas, MRCS, LRCP, The Graig, Ty-Isha Road, Llanelli County Nursing Officer Mrs D. E. Murray, SRN, SCM, HV, 18 Waterloo Terrace, Carmarthen County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) I. Gwyn, 56 Heol-y-Garreglas, Llandeilo County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs 1. M. I. Rees, 25 Coleshil1 Terrace, Llanelli

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DENBIGHSlflRE President Col. Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, BT, CSE, JP, Lord Lieutenant Lady President Lady Lowther Vice-President Vacant Commissioner Lt-Col. Sir William G. Lowther, BT, OBE, Erbistock Hall, Wrexham Deputy Commissioner E. Ellis, BEM, Parc-y-Dre, Ruthin County Superintendent (N) Mrs S. Reid, MB, CHB, The Old Rectory, Llanychan, Ruthin County Surgeon M. T. Islwyn Jones, MD, DPH, 16 Grosvenor Road, Wrexham Assistant Commissioner D. J. Griffith, 64 Hay tor Road, Croeseneurys, Wrexham County Nursing Officer Miss M. Mitchell, SRN, Maelor General Hospital, Wrexham County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. B. Jones, 22 Tan-Y-Clawdd, Johnstown, Wrexham M. Davies, 16 St David's Road, Old Colwyn

District Nursing Officer Vacant District Staff Officer (Cadets)(A) A. Parfitt, 8 Rock Street, Mountain Ash District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs P. Harrison Roderick, Harrisonville, Cwmdare, Aberdare

FLINT President Brig. H. S. K. Mainwaring, CB, CBE, DSO, TD, Lord Lieutenant Commissioner H. J. Bradley, MRCS, LRCP, 76 Brunswick Road, Buckley, CH7 2EW Deputy Commissioner D . J. Jones, Dwyryd, Hendy Road, Mold. District Superintendent (N) Mrs N. 1. Bailey, 19 Pendyffryn Road, Rhyl District Surgeon G. H. Collier, MRCS, LRCP, Shandon, Brunswick Road, Buckley District Nursing Officer Vacant District Staff Officer (Cadets) F. Rogers, 5 Marine Drive, Chester Close, Shotton, Deeside EAST GLAMORGAN President Sir Julian Hodge Lady President Mrs E. Withers Vice-Presidents J. D . Smith (Ambulance) Lady Moira Hodge (Nursillg) C. T. Homes, JP (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs D. E. Seager, MBE, JP (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner T. G. Morris, Breezeways, 179 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff Deputy Commissioner R. W. Edwards, 89 Westward Rise, Barry District Superintendent Mrs M. E. Morris, SRN, Breezeways, 179 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff District Surgeon D. W. Williamson, MB, CHB, DRCOG, 37 Lomond Crescent, Lakeside, Cardiff Assistant Commissioners J. H. Jones, 51 Usk Road, Bargoed W. J. Thomas, MBE, 56 Forest Road, Can ton, Cardiff Assistant District Surgeons Dr S. Copp, MRCS, LRCP, 37 Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff Dr J. S. Turner, MRCS, LRCP, 'Eastleigh', Heol Fargoed, Bargoed Assistant District Superintendent Mrs G. F. Bruton, SRN, 54 Maesygraig Street, Gilfach, Bargoed District Nursing Officer Miss J. C. Evans, SRN, SCM, 47 Gilfach Street, Bargoed District Staff Officer (Cadets) K. J. Evans, SRN, 72 Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff MID-GLAMORGAN President G. M. Williams, M C Lady President Lady Evans Bevan Vice-Presidents Mrs M. Clark, JP, ssc Mrs J. B. Pugh R. G. Purser, Police Dept. D. G. Davies Commissioner D. B. Price, MB, BCH, DRCOG, The Croft, 81 Park Street, Bridgend Deputy Commissioner E. Rees, 49 Heol Penderyn, Longfod, Neath Abbey District Superintendent Mrs C. A. Watts, SRN, Cot Farm, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend District Surgeon D. J. Thomas, BSC, MB, BCH, National Coal Board, Tondu Office, Aberkenfig, Bridgend Assistant Commissioner T. G . Churchill, 45 Philadelphia Road, Porthcawl A sistant District Superintendents Mrs A. V. F. Parker, 18 Parkfields Road, Bridgend Mrs I. M. Jenkins, 12 Edward Street, Glynneath Assistant District Surgeons J. N. Thomas, MRCS, LRCP, The Surgery, Aberdulais, Neath A. N. Pearson, MA, MB, BCH, 38 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl L. Saville, LRCPS, LRFP&S, The Surgery, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend District Nursing Officer Mrs I. E. Groom, SRN, SCM, Kahloke Trgoes, Nr Bridgend District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. T. Davies, SRN, RMN, 6 Dulais Fach Road, Tonna, Neath District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs E. M. Wakefield, 44 Oaklands Road, Bridgend Assistallt District Nursing Officer Mrs D. H. Thomas, SRN, 34 Lewis Place, Porthcawl NORTH GLAMORGAN Lady President Lady Marion Williams, JP Commis ioner R. O. Riggs, 1 Glyncoed Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil Deputy Commissioner L. Davies, 115 Ty Fry, Aberdare Assistant Commissioner T. Long, 2 Walters Terrace, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil District Superintendent Mrs R. M. Protheroe, 9 Tudor Terrace, Gadlys, Aberdare District Surgeon J. F. Scales, LRCP, The Laurels, Penrhiwceiber

WEST GLAMORGAN President Col. K. Ivor Morgan, CBE, JP, FCA Lady President Mrs Methuen Campbell Vice-President Mrs M. A. Crouch Commissioner L. Morgan, MB, BS, DIH, Glyntea, Ynystawe, Swansea, SA6 6PJ Deputy Commissioner C. Ll. Powell, JP, FCA, Brierley House, Derwen Fawr Road, Sketty, Swansea District Superintendent Miss Mair Davies, SRN, Hill House Hospital, Sketty, Swansea District Surgeon Col B. Brendon Hickey, TD, QHS, MA, MCH, FRCS, Fielding, Kittle, Bishopton, Swansea Assistant Commissioners J. D. Morten, MIME, Tyle Teg, Terrace Road, Swansea L. R. Harris, MA, MAIME, Copper Cliff, Cwmdwr, Ynystawe, Swansea Assistant District Superintendent Miss M. H. Sykes, 2 Grove Road, Clydacb, Swansea Assistant District Surgeon R. N. Midha, MB, BS, 742 Pentregethin Road, Swansea District Nursing Officer Miss D. E. Davies, SRN, RFN, 7 Kingston Road, Sketty, Swansea Assistant District Nursing Officer Mrs M. Beddoe, SR N, RSCN, 55 Lon Masarn, Ty Coch, Swansea District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. Phelps, Bordesley, Teilo Crescent, Mayhill, Swansea District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss S. E. Howe, 23 Waunscil Avenue, Bridgend RHONODA AND PONTYPRIDD President W. R. King, MB, BCH, BSC Lady President Mrs W. B. Davies, SRN Commissioner W. B. Davies, MB CHB, Penfro, Maerdy, Rhondda Deputy Commissioner H. Lloyd, 12 Richard Street, Ciffynydd, Pontypridd District Superintendent Mrs W. R. King, SRN, Tall Trees, Caemawr Road, Porth, Rhondda District Surgeon G. J. Moses, BSC, MB, BCH, Garth House, Pontyclun, Glam. Assistant Commissioner J. A. David, JP, 21 Bridgend Road, Llanharan Assistant District Superintendents Mrs J. Williams, 10 Taff Street, Porth, Rhondda Mrs M. Williams, 3 Underwood Terrace, Pantygraigwen, Pontypridd Assistant District Surgeon E. J. A. B. James, MB, BCH, Tbe Field, Morgan Street, Pontypridd District Nursing Officer Mrs S. M. James, SRN, 57 North Road, Porth, Rhondda District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. E. Ford, 35 Telelkebir Road, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs V. Davies, Rescue Station, Dinas, Portb, Rhondda MERIONETH President Col J. F. Williams-Wynne, DSO, JP Lady President Lady (Gladys) Russon Commissioner 1. W. Griffitb, MB, CHB, Swn-y-Gwynt, Penrhyndeudraeth Deputy Commissioners J. L. Jones, JP, 4 Gwelfor Terrace, Aberdovey (Training) J. D. Jones, 6 Haulfryn Terrace, Oakley Square, Blaenau County Superintendent (N) Mrs K. Owen, Police Station, Llandrillo County Surgeon Vacant County Nursing Officer C. Hartley, SRN, Marina, Penchwintan Road, Bangor, Caerns. Assistant County Nursing Officer Mrs J. P. Griffith, SRN, RSCN, Swn y Gwynt, Penrhyndeudraeth County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) C. P. Roberts, Bryn Erw, 3 Bowydd View, Blaenau, Ffestiniog NORTH MONMOUTHSlflRE President Vacant Commissioner T. C. Woodward, Vaynor House, Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale Deputy Commissioner W. M. Yemm, 115 Markham Crescent, Oakdale, Blackwood District Superintendent (N) Mrs V. Wilmot, SRN, 58 Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale District Surgeon F. W. Shepherd, MB, BCH, Red Cedars, Woodland Road, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran Assistant District Surgeons T. R. Bryant, OBE, BSC, MB, BCH. JP, Glanhowy, Park Place, Tredegar Miss M. C. Jenkins, MRCS, LRCP, The Lindens, South View Road, Blackwood R. S. Jarman, MB, BS, Ty Bryn, Abersychan District Nursing Officer Mrs J. C. Jones, SRN, 6 Garden Street, Ebbw Vale Assistant District Nursing Officers Mrs M. Evans, S RN, 11 Queen Victoria Street, Tredegar K. J. Rees, SRN, 28 Penywain Street, Wainfelin, Pontypool Assistant Commissioners E. Phillips, BEM, 19 Arnold Place, Tredegar T. G. Mason, 6 Bryn Terrace, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool Assistant District Superintendents Mrs M. G. Thomas, 12 Wainrelin Road, Pontypool Mrs B. M. Phillips, 19 Arnold Place, Tredegar District Staff Officer (Cadets) 1. Parfitt, SEN, 24 Greenways, Ebbw Vale, NP3 6QN

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SOUTH MONMOUTHSHIRE President Sir Alfred Nicolas, CBE Lady President Mrs S. E. Chaston Vice-Presidents Rees Morgan Lister Walker P. C. Jones L. Pardoe Thomas Commissioner A. R. G. Pocock, 27 Lyndhurst Avenue, Newport Deputy Commissioner L. E. Richards, MM, The Firs, Jerry's Lane, Pandy Road, Bedwas District Superintendent Mrs P. M. Lewis, 13 Hillside Terrace, Bedwas District Surgeon J. E. Lloyd, MB, BCH, 23 Beaufort Road, Newport Assistant Commissioners E. C. Brown, ALlenmore, Sunlea Crescent, Pontypool C. Wheeler, 14 Brynteg, Bedwas A. Evans, 27 Machen Street, Risca C. W. Hall, 419 Caerleon Road, Newport Assistant District Superintendent Mrs V. E. Cooper, 4 Commercial Street, Pontymister, Risca Assistant District Surgeons F. S. A. Forbes, MB, CHB, DPH, The Surgery, Commercial Road, Abercam E. T. Griffiths, MRCS, LRCP, Avalon, Grove Road, Risca Miss L. M. C. Clopet, MRCS, LRCP, MBBCH, DA, 'Larks Rise', Druidstone Road, St Mellons District Nursing Officer Miss S. E. Williams, SRN, SCM, Sisters' Flats, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) B. Blackman, 320 Chepstow Road, Newport District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss o. M. Jones, 4 Conway Close, Cwmbran

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MONTGOMERYSlllRE President Col. J. L. Corbett-Winder, OBE, MC, JP, Lord Lieutenant Lady President Mrs M. Davies Vice-Presidents The Earl of Powis, CBE, TO (Ambulance Cadets) Mrs F. Griffiths (Nursing Cadets) Commissioner C. V. Davies, The Police Station, Llanidloes County Superintendent (N) Mrs K. E. Silver, SRN, Stone House, Welshpool County Surgeon T. M. Howell, MB, BCIllR, DRCOG, Ynyswen, Trefeglwys, Caersws County Nursing Officer Mrs S. M. J. Howell, SRN, Ynyswen, Trefeglwys, Caersws County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs L. J. Thompson, Fistral Red Bank, Welshpool PEMBROKESHIRE President The Hon Richard H. Philipps, MBE, JP, Lord Lieutenant Lady President Lady Marion Philipps Vice-Presidents The Lord Merthyr, PC, TO, VL, JP, (Ambulance) Mrs E. H. Owen, Commissioner M. S. Roberts, County Police H.Q., Haverfordwest County Superintendent (N) Mrs M. J. Bowling, 'Old Chimneys,' St Florence, Tenby County Surgeon D. J. Davies, MBE, MD, BS, DPH, BSC, 'Rorkes Drift,' Johnston Asst County Superintendent (N) Mrs M. C. Munt, 29 Hill Lane, Haverfordwest County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs S. E. Francis, Clydfan, Slade, Haverfordwest County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. Morris,8 Dartmouth Gardens, Milford Haven

JP,

(Nursing)

RADNORSHIRE President Brigadier Sir Michael Dillwyn-Venables-Llewelyn, BT, MVO, JP, Lord Lieutenant Commissioner H. E. Lichtenstein, MB, BCH, Brynteg, Llandrindon Wells

EIRE Headquarters Lumsden House, 29 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4 (Tel. Dublin 65757) Provinces (1) McCurtain Street, Cork (2) Glentworth Street, Limerick (3) John Street, Sligo (4) Mullingar Council President Mrs Seton Pringle Area Pre idents The Lady Carew Mrs Beatrice Grosvenor, CBE COllll1li siOiler Douglas W. Montgomery, MA, MD, FRCSI, 94 Ardoyne House, Pembroke Park, Ball bridge, Dublin 4 Chief Superintendent (N) Miss Letitia Overend, LLD, Airfield, Dundrum, Co. Dublin Assistant Commissioners Daniel J. O'Brien, 19 Pimlico, Dublin 8 Frederick S. White, 34 Gardiner's Hill, Cork Derek L. Robinson, MB, FRCSI, 83 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 District Surgeon Dr Brian Pringle, FRCPI, 10 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 Brigade Secretary Miss M. M. Fogarty, Lumsden House, 29 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

PRIORY OF SCOTLAND Priory Secretary Mrs G. M. Robertson, 1 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow C3 (The Priory of Scotland undertakes Welfare work. First Aid and Ambulance functions are fulfilled by rhe St. Andrew's Ambulance Association and Corps)

PRIORY FOR SOUTH AFRICA P.O. Box 7137, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa Director of Ambulance and Chief Commissioner J. P. Laurens, Esq. Superintendent-in-Chief (N) Mrs C. A. Walker Surgeon-in-Chief A. Rabinowitz, MD, LRCP, MRCS Priory Secretary Mrs P. Lanham PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND P.O. Box 10-043, Wellington, New Zealand Director of Association A. T. Gandell, CBE Chief Commissioner Brig. J. M. Mitchell, DSO, ED Superintendent-in-Chief(N) Miss B. P. Cook Surgeon-in-Chief A. F. Gordon Anderson, FRCS Priory Secretary C. Meachen, MBE, JP PRIORY OF CANADA 321 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Canada Director of Association Brig-General C. J. Laurin, OBE Surgeon-in-Chief A. C. Hardman, CD, MD, DPH Chief Commissioner Colonel J. Redmond Roche, OBE, ED, QC, FRSA, Superintendent-in-Chief (N) Mrs Peter L. Robinson Priory Secretary Brig-General T. A. Johnston, OBE, ED, CD, P.O. Box 88, Terminal 'A', Ottawa 2, Ontario PRIORY IN AUSTRALIA Order of St John, Box 275, Act 2603, Munuka, Canberra Brigade and Association 194 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000, Victoria Director of Association Air Vice-Marshal E. A. Daley, CBE Chief Commissioner Col. D. Donald, ED Chief Superintendent (N) Mrs E. C. Davidson, MBE, JP Chief Surgeon Lt.-Col. Sir Geoffrey Newman Morris, ED Priory Secretary The Ven E. A. Pitt, MA COMMANDERY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA 298 Wellington Street, Perth, W. Australia Director of Association and Commandery Commissioner J. M. Lavan, Esq. Commissioner Dr A. J. King Commandery Secretary Dr L. G. B. Cumpston COMMANDERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA P.O. Box 536, Salisbury, Rhodesia Director of Ambulance Professor W. Fraser Ross, BSC, Commandery Commissioner Col. D. H . Grainger, OBE, Deputy Commandery Commissioner Vacant Commandery Superintendent (N) Mrs Daphne R. Fyfe Commandery Surgeon A. J. Cawood, MB, CHB Commandery Secretary L. P. Scandroglio, ACIS

MB, CHB, DPH ED, FRGS, AlA

OTHER OVERSEAS COUNTRIES A. INDEPENDENT NATIONS BARBADOS COUNCIL Chairman C. Lyall Sealy, Bulkeley House, St George ASSOCIATION Chairman Captain W. A. Farmer, Police Station, Bridgetown

MVD

Secretary Mrs E. G. B. Gooding

Secretary Sergeant O. C. Mason, Police H.Q., Central

BRIGADE Commissioner Colonel J. Connell, OBE, ED, P.O. Box 236, Bridgetown, Barbados Deputy Commissioner Major L. E. Banfield, MBE, ED Principal Superintendent eN) Miss B. Chcncry Principal Surgeon Dr A. L. Stuart

OTHER OVERSEAS COUNTRIES

CEYLON JAMAICA COUNCIL Chairman M. C. Sansoni, Lower Lake Road, Galle Face, Colombo 3 Secretary C. 1. lidwards ASSOCIATION Chairman The Honorable Minister of Health Mawatha, Galle Face, Colombo 3

Secretary C.

Edwards, St John H.Q., Baladaksha

BRIGADE Commissioner Col. D. N. Rockwood, ED, lP, St John Ambulance H.Q., Baladaksha Mawatha, Galle Face, Colombo 3 Deputy Commissioner Professor Milroy Paul Principal Superintendent eN) Miss G . Fernando Principal Surgeon Dr N. F. Gunasekera

COUNCIL Chairman Vacant

Acting Secretary Miss E. McHugh

ASSOCIATION Director E. G. Groves, P.O. Box 417, Kingston 5

BRIGADE Senior Commissioner Dr R. D. K. Levy, St John H.Q., 2e Camp Road, Kingston 5

Jamaica North-East CYPRUS COUNCIL Chairman Dr Zenon G. Panos, P.O. Box 1711, Nicosia ASSOCIATION Chairman Dr Z. G. Panos

Secretary Vacant

Secretary Miss S. Yeghiayan, P.O. Box 1711, Nicosia, Cyprus

BRIGADE Commissioner Dr Z. G. Panos Deputy Commissioner Dr F. Rassim Yeghiayan, P.O. Box 1711, Nicosia

ASSOCIATION President Margerita, Lady Howard-de-Walden, DBE Chairman Lady Mitchell, Prospect, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Hon. Secretary Lady Henley, P.O. Box 146, Ocho Rios

BRIGADE Commissioner Vacant, 2e Camp Road, Kingston 5 Superintendent (N) Mrs K. Hetherington

District Surgeon Dr L. Jacobs

District

H.Q. Officer Jor Cyprus Miss S.

Jamaica North-West GHANA COUNCIL Chairman Dr A. Akwei, c/o Medical Public Relations Division, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box M-44, Accra Secretary Vacant ASSOCIATION Director Miss D. A. N. Kisseih, SRN P.O. Box, M117, Accra

Organising Secretary and Training Officer S. C. Addo-Abedi,

BRIGADE Commissioner J. W. O. Adjemang, Police Headquarters, Accra Principal Superintendent (N) Miss D. A. N. Kisseih, SRN Principal Surgeon Dr E. W. Q. Bannerman

Deputy Commissioner Vacant

ASSOCIATION Chairman Sir Donald Jackson

Jamaica South-East

BRIGADE Commissioner R. H. Williams, 2e Camp Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica District Superintendent (N) Mrs V. Rothery

Secretary Mrs A. Hooton Secretary E. C. P. Von Eeden, P.O. Box 236, Georgetown, Guyana

BRIGADE Commissioner The Rev. J. A. Phoenix, Christ the King Vicarage, Mackenzie, Demerara River, Guyana Deputy Commissioner L. F. Watkins, QFSM, CPM Principal Superintendent (N) Mrs S. Steele Principal Surgeon Dr L. H. Wharton, MBE

INDIA

Secretary

BRIGADE Commissioner H. C. Cahusac, CBE, lP, Bluefields Post Office, Jamaica Deputy Commissioner Vacant District Superintendent (N) Vacant District Surgeon H . A. A. Brown, LRCS, LRCP, LM

ASSOCIATION Chairman P. A. Samuel, c/o Hardware & Lumber Ltd, P.O. Box 332, Kingston Delapenha, P.O. Box, 332, Kingston, Jamaica

GUYANA COUNCIL Chairmall Vacant

ASSOCIATION President H . C. Cahusac, CBE, lP Chairman A. F. Dale, Frome Post Office, Jamaica A. Dale, West Indies Sugar Co. Ltd, Frome P.O., Westmoreland, Jamaica

Secretary Mrs G.

Deputy Commissioner Vacant

Jamaica South-West ASSOCIATION Chairman Dr CarlO. Lyons, 47 Main Street, Mandeville, Jamaica

Secretary Mrs E. O'Meally

BRIGADE Commissioner Commander C. W. Hillman, OBE, RN(Retd), 2e Camp Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica District Surgeon M. D. Judd, MB, BS

1 Red Cross Road, New Delhi 1

President Association and Brigade Shri V. V. Giri, President of India Chairman Association and Brigade Shri K. K. Shah

ASSOCIATION Chairman Shri K. K. Shah S. S. Maitra

Vice-Chairman Dr Gurbax Singh

Secretary-General Major-General

BRIGADE Chairman Shri K . K. Shah Commissioner-in-ChieJDr Gurbax Singh Secretary-General MajorGeneral S. S. Maitra Surgeon-in-ChieJDr P. K. Duraiswami Superintendent-in-ChieJMiss A. Cherian, Deputy Commissioner-in-ChieJLt.-Col. P. Bhatia

Jamaica Police ASSOCIATION Chairman N. B. Ernandez, Sen ior Supt. of Police, Police H .Q ., Kingston Headley, P.O. Box 464, Kingston 6, Jamaica

Secretary Corporal R.

Jamaica Prisons ASSOCIATION Chairman C. M . Lipsett, P.O. Box 486, Kingston Penitentiary, Tower Street, Kingston, Jamaica

Secretary George Davis, c/o The General

OTHER OVERSEAS COUNTRIES

KENYA

BRIGADE Commissioner E. H. W. Borg, G.P.O. Box, 560G, Malta Principal Superintendent (N) Vacant Principal Surgeon Dr C. G. Cassar

COUNCIL Chairman R. E. M. Mayne, P.O. Box 1469, Nairobi

Executive Officer Mrs C. A. A. Everard,

SRN

ASSOCIATION Secretary The Association Secretary, Kenya Centre, S.J.A.A., P.O. Box 1469, Nairobi, Kenya

BRIGADE Commissioner Sir Charles Markham, BT, P.O. Box 1469, Nairobi Deputy Commissioner Vacant Principal Superintendent (N) Mrs C. A. A. Everard, SRN Principal Surgeon L. R. Whittaker, MRCS, LRCP, BCH, DMRD

MALAWI COUNCIL Chairman Colonel W. D. Lewis,

CBE,

P.O. Box 5414, Limbe

Secretary Vacant

MAURITIUS COUNCIL Chairman The Hon. Mr Justice Droopnath Ramphul, Supreme Court, Port Louis Ohis

Secretary J. G.

ASSOCIATION Chairman Vacant Secretary Mr Nethyarnanden Rangesamy, St John Headquarters, Abercrombie Road, Vacoas, Mauritius

BRIGADE Commissioner J. G. Ohis Principal Superintendent (N) Mrs Mariemary Vallet, QDN Principal Surgeon Dr R. Pilot, MBE Secretary St John H.Q ., Abercrombie Road, Vacoas

ASSOCIATION Secretary W. 1. Banda, P.O. Box 532, Limbe, Malawi

NIGERIA

BRIGADE Chief Commissioner The Hon J . Msonthi, P.O. Box 5414, Limbe, Malawi Senior Commissioner G. Mann Staff Officer Vacant Principal Surgeon Dr H. Mowschenson, OBE, P.O. Box, 5414 Limbe, Malawi

COUNCIL Chairman Chief (The Hon.) Dr J. E. Adetoro, Lagos Secretary Victor O. Osho

MALAYSIA

ASSOCIATION President G. C. E. Onoh Chairman E. P. Nwasike Nigerian Coal Corporation, Enugu, Nigeria

DPH,

Federal Commissioner for Health, P.O. Box 2204,

Coal Corporation

WEST MALAYSIA COUNCIL Chairman Tan Sri Haji Sardon bin Haji Jubir, 41 Shelley Road, Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia Secretary A. Wong ASSOCIATION Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Kadir bin Shamsuddin, PMN Secretary Enche Zainal Abidin Bin Endot, S.J.A.A. & S.JA.B. National H.Q., 41 Shelley Road, Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia

BRIGADE Commissioner Y. B. Dato (Dr) Haji Megat Khas, DPMP, JP, PJK, 41 Shelley Road, Kuala Lumpur, We t Malaysia Principal Superintendent (N) Puan Sri Hajjah Sadiah Sardon Principal Surgeon Dr T. Visvanathan

COUNCIL Chairman Chow Shee Seng, P.O. Box 432, Kota Kinabalu ASSOCIATIO hairman Enche Mohamed Kinabalu

Nigerian Police ASSOCIATION Secretary Office of the Inspector General, The Nigeria Police, Obalende, Lagos

BRIGADE Commissioner Kam Selem, NPM, QPM, Force H.Q., The Nigerian Police, Moloney Street, Lago District Surgeon Dr Norman Williams Deputy Commissioner T. A. Fagbola

Nigerian Railways ASSOCIATION Secretary Chief Medical Officer, Medical Department, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Ebute Metta, Nigeria

BRIGADE Commissioner District Surgeon Vacant

SABAH Secretary Mrs B. S. Fryer

att bin Haji Yusof Secretary Miss Amy Li, P.O. Box 432, Kota

BRIGADE Commis 'ioller Dr . R. Dingley, P.O. Box 432, Kota Kinabalu B. . Gibbs, SR ,SCM Principal Surgeon Dr K. H. Blaauw

Principal Superintendent (N) Miss H.Q. Officer for Sabah Mrs M. Chin

Nigerian Railways Corporation, Ebute Metta, Lagos

Nigerian Ports Authority ASSOCIATION Chairman J. O. M. Bolanle, AMINSTT, Private Mail Bag 12588, 26/28 Marina, Lagos Secretary W. Z. Coker-Dickens, Establishment Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority, H.Q., Lagos

BRIGADE Commissioner J. O. M. Bolanle, Nigerian Ports Authority, Private Mail Bag 12588, 26/28, Marina, Lagos Deputy Commissioner J. Midley-Scott District Surgeon Dr B. A. Johnson MB, CHB(GLAS .) DTM

& H(L'POOL)

PAKISTAN

MALTA G.C.

National Headquarters, Frere Street, Karachi 4

CO CIL Chairman H. . The Governor-General, The Palace, Malta, G.C. Secretary Vacant o 1MA DER, ST JOHN AMBULAN E Lt.-Col. J. V. Abela, OBE, G .P.O. Box 560, Malta

ASSOCIATION Chairman Mr. Justice B. A. Siddiky,

0 IATIO hairman Dr C. G. Ca ar

Secretary E. J. Scanlon, Personal Manager,

Secretary C. A. Zammit, 11 /23 Strait Street, Malta

SPK

BRIGADE Chief Commissioner Mr Justice B. A. Siddiky, Commissioner Mr Safdar Ali Khan

SP K

Surgeon-il1-ChiefBrigadier M. Sharif Asst.

OTHER OVERSEAS COUNTRIES

SIERRA LEONE

ASSOCIATION Chairman Hamsa Aziz, Commissioner of Police Tanzania

COUNCIL Chairman Vacant

Secretary Vacant

BRIGADE Commissioner Vacant P.O. Box 468, Dar-es-Salaam Principal Surgeon Vacant

Police Force ASSOCIATION Secretary The Commandant, Police Training School, Hastings, Sierra Leone

BRIGADE Commissioner J. N. E. G. Smith, OBE, MVD, QPM, The Commissioner of Police, c/o Police H.Q., George Street, Freetown Deputy Commissioner Vacant Principal Surgeon Dr D. E. Boye-Johnson, OBE H.Q. Officer for Sierra Leone J. A. Finney, c/o Police H.Q., George Street, Freetown

Prison Service ASSOCIATION Chairman M. L. Fadika Freetown

Secretary Frank M. Kobi, Prison Officer's Training School, New England,

COUNCIL Chairman Tan Sri Rurnne Shaw, Liang ASSOCIATION Chairman Dr P. C. Kwan, Road, Singapore, 7

OBE

PMN, DKP,

420 Beach Road, Singapore

Secretary Li E. E. Peng

COUNCIL Chairman B. L. J. Jackson, P.O. Box 657, Port of Spain ASSOCIATION Chairman K. G. Fletcher

Secretary P. J. Stone

Secretary G. E. Olivier, 4 Terry Street, St James, Trinidad, West Indies

BRIGADE . .. Commissioner J. D'Arcy, St John H.Q., P.O. Box 657, Port of Spam, Trmldad,. W.1. Deputy Commissioner W. K. Gill Principal Superintendent (N) Mrs B. Archbold-Cnchlow Principal Surgeon Dr V. 1. Massiah

Secretary Mr Leong Pui Lum, S. J. A. A. Headquarters, 420 Beach

SOUTH YEMEN ASSOCIATION Chairman S. M. A. Ghanem

COUNCIL Chairman R. Muwanga, P.O. Box 464, Kampala ASSOCIATION Chairman R. Muwanga

BRIGADE Commissioner Dr S. P . Sayampanathan, MB, BS, DPH, 420 Beach Road, Singapore 7 Deputy Commissioner Tan Bian Kim Principal Superintendent (N) Miss Ngoi Soo Mee Principal Surgeon Dr Lai Lung Ying, MB, BS, DPH

Secretary Vacant

Secretary Miss H. L. M. Few, P.O. Box 464, Kampala

BRIGADE Commissioner E. W. Oryema, c/o St John H.Q., 29 Buganda Road, Kampala or P.O. Box 464 Deputy Commissioner Dr J. W. W. Kasirye Principal Superintendent (N) Vacant

ZAMBIA COUNCIL Chairman S. Kasunga, Evelyn Hone College of Further Education, Lusaka Aked, P.O. Box 91, Lusaka

Area Secretary L. G.

ASSOCIATION None Secretary The Commandant, Police Training School, Crater, Aden

SUDAN ASSOCIA nON Secretary Abdel Moneim Ramadan, General Manager's Office (Personnel), Sudan Railways, Atbara

BRIGADE Area Commissioner G. MacGillivray, P.O. Box 91, Lusaka Area Staff Officer L. G. Aked

B. ASSOCIATED STATES ANTIGUA COUNCIL Chairman M. L. Barrow, Police Headquarters, St. John's, Antigua

SWAZILAND

ASSOCIATION Chairman Vacant

CO NCIL None

Secretary Vacant

Secretary H. B. Petch, c/o Income Tax Office, St. John's

BRIGADE Area Superintendent J. Byron,

ASSOCIATION None

MVO,

9a Redcliffe Street, St John's

DOMINICA . T.

mithyman ,

OBE,

Royal Swaziland Police Headquarters, P.O. Box 49, Mbabane,

o IL hairlllall G. B. Ru imbi P.O. Box 468, Dur-e -Salaam

COUNCIL Chairman D. H. Philbert, Office of Chief of Police, Roseau ASSOCIATION Chairman Vacant

TANZANIA

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

UGANDA

SINGAPORE

BRIG AD Com III i. .IioJler wuziland

Secretary Mrs H. Ball, PO Box 468, Dar-es-Salaan1,

Secretary Vacant

Secretary Capt T. St R . Bertrand

Secretary V. 1. Winston

BRIGADE Commissioner Major L. E. Johnson, Camp Londonderry, Marigot, P.O. Dominica

OTHER OVERSEAS COUNTRIES

GRENADA

BERMUDA

COUNCIL Chairman Dr Leonard Comissiong, P.O. B8x 46, St George's Mt Valentine, St George's ASSOCIATION Chairman Leslie Pierre

Secretary Miss P. de la Motte

COUNCIL Chairman The Hon. Edmund Gibbons, Palm Grove, Devonshire ASSOCIATION Chairman Vacant

Secretary Vacant

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

Secretary Miss L. Comissiong, P.O. Box 46, St George's

BR.IGADE Commissioner P. MacLeish, P.O. Box 302, St George's Deputy Commissioner Vacant Principal Superintendent eN) Mrs B. Mascoll, MBE Principal Surgeon B. A. Rapier, MB, CHB, DTHM, DCH

BRITISH HONDURAS

ST. KITTS-NEVIS-ANGUll..LA COUNCIL Chairman Lt.-Col. S. A. Anderson, ASSOCIATION Chairman Dr C. M. Sebastian

MVO, MBE, QPM

BRIGADE Commissioner Lt. Col. J. Keeffe, Bermuda Fire & Insurance Co, Hamilton Principal Superintendent eN) Mrs B. Barton Principal Surgeon Dr Morley Nash

Secretary Vacant

Secretary Miss G. Sebastian, P.O. Box 192, Basseterre

BRIGADE Area Superintendent A. T. Joseph, P.O. Box 260, Basseterre

COUNCIL None ASSOCIATION Chairman Mr F. F. Orio, c/o Belize Sugar Industries Ltd, P.O. Box 29, Orange Walk Town, British Honduras BRIGADE Area Superintendent Mr F. F. Orio, c/o Belize Sugar Industries Ltd, P.O. Box 29, Orange Walk Town,

British Honduras

ST. LUCIA COUNCIL Chairman Lt.-Col. E. M. V. James,

OBE,

ASSOCIATION Chairman The Hon. W. St Clair Daniel

P.O. Box 333, Castries

Secretary Mrs D. Pantin

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COUNCIL None

Secretary Vacant

BRIGADE Commissioner S. H. Brookes, QPM, Police H.Q., St Lucia

ASSOCIATION Chairman H. H. J. S. Thomson,

MBE

Secretary Mrs McRetney, c/o Administrator's Office, Tortola

BRIGADE Area Superintendent J. Bailey, Police Headquarters, Road Town, Tortola

ST. VINCENT COUNCIL Chairman Vacant

FIJI

Secretary Vacant

ASSOCIATION ChairmalZ Lt.-Col. S. A. Anderson, Headquarters, Kingstown

MVO, MBE, QPM

Secretary Inspector H. Phipps, Police

BRIGADE Commissioller Lt.-Col. S. A. Anderson, MVO, MBE, QPM, Police Headquarters, Kingstown

COUNCIL None ASSOCIATION Chairman W. E. Donovan,

OBE, ISO, KSG

Secretary Vacant

BRIGADE Commissioner W. E. Donovan, OBE, ISO, KSG, G.P.O. Box 18, Suva Deputy Commissioner W. P. Ragg Principal Superintendent eN) Mrs E. M. Beckett, SRN Principal Surgeon G. Rutledge, DCH, MB, BAO, MRCP

OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES GffiRALTAR

BAHAMAS

COUNCIL Chairman C. G. Gaggero, P.O. Box 129

OU CIL one ASSOOATION Chairman acant

Secretary crgcant Earl Alleyne, Police H.Q ., Nassau, Bahamas

BRIGADE Area COII/lllissioner a ant Divisional Superintendent R . D. Martin, P.O. Box 174, Freeport, Grand Bahama Divi. ional Surgeon Dr mado Antoni Divisional Superintendent eN) Vacant

ASSOCIATION Chairman Dr J. C. Cassaglia

Secretary H. Payas

Secretary Francis Felice, Police Headquarters

BRIGADE Commissioner Capt W. H. K. C. Hoare, City Fire Brigade, Red Sands Road, Gibraltar Superintendent eN) Mrs E. Ellicott, MBE Principal Surgeon Dr C. M. Montegriffo

Principal

OTHER OVERSEAS

eou

TRIES

GILBERT AND ELLICE ISLANDS COUNCIL None ASSOCIATION Chairman Vacant BRIGADE Commi~sioner

Vacant

HONG KONG COUNCIL Chairman The Hon. K. Fung Ping Fan, 2 MacDonnell Road ASSOCIATION Chairman The Hon. K. Fung Ping Fan,

eBE

Secretary Mrs Mary Walker, St John H.Q.,

eBE

Secretary Mrs Mary Walker, 2 MacDonnell Road

BRIGADE Commissioner Colonel H. A. de B. Botelho, OBE, ED, 2 MacDonnell Road Deputy Commissioner Vacant Principal Superintendent eN) Miss A. A. Un thank Principal Surgeon Dr Raymond W. C.

Mok

MONTSERRAT COUNCIL None ASSOCIATION Chairman Vacant

Secretary c/o Police Headquarters

BRIGADE Area Superintendent H. H. Bissett, Police Headquarters, Plymouth, Montserrat

SEYCHELLES COUNCIL None ASSOCIATION Secretary Force Training Officer, Police Training School, P.O. Box 46, Victoria, Mahe BRIGADE Commissioner F. O. Marrable, Police H.Q., P.O. Box 46, Victoria, Mahe Principal Surgeon Dr H. M . Stevenson-Delhomme, eBE

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COUNCIL

one ASSOCIATION

Vacant BRIGADE Area Superintendent Police II.Q., Grand Turk, Turk and Caicos Islands

TABLE I

GLOBAL STATISTICS FOR 1969 BRIGADE STRENGTHS

ASSOCIATION

Populationt

Country

ENGLAND ........................................................................ 45,680,870

Certificates Gained During the Year§

Associalion Centres

105,654

211

DUTIES

Nursing

Ambulance Cadet

Nursing Cadet

Divisions

25,462

15,979

20,635

32,091

4,993

387,397

1,439 1,494 2,353 2,996 1,912

2,019 965 2,397 1,133 3,674

2,725 1,548 2,757 1,881 3,910

615 449 564 559 704

44,142 206,429 tl08,587 *85,000 t233,305

Ambulance

Cases Treated

PRIORIES

Wales ................................................................................ . 2,720,930 South Africa................................................................. . 18,733,000 New Zealand ............................................................... 2,781,000 Canada ............................................................................. . 20,334,000 Australia ........................................................................ 12,173,000 COMMAND ERIES Ards (Northern Ireland) ................................. Central Africa ........................................................... .

1,502,000 1,488,000

12,976 11,845 13,390 138,175 43,699

17 7

3,589 3,644 3,272 5,939 5,116

3,352 975

1 4

366 t204

779 t102

347 t69

1,225 tl03

122 t42

6,801 t3,943

t27 4

t23,581 2,792

t4,699 164

t7,681 340

t3,609 33

tl,612 102

t92,684

*1 1 1 *1

80 287 126

1 156 75

14 24

1 18 3

3,388 985

t11,017 2,661

tl,284 161

124

t23 64

t73 52

t6,621 292

t 2,369

t l ,250

tIl7 tI2 18

t8,143 t862 90

OTHER COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES India ...................................................................... .... 511,298,000 t188,012 7,179 Pakistan ........................................................................... 102,876,000 Antigua.............................................................................. 6,100 Bahamas ............................................................ 170,000 *90 Barbados .............. ........................................................ 253,000 523 Bermuda ............ .......................................................... 51,000 8 116,000 *47 British Honduras .................................................... 9,000 British Virgin Islands .......................................... Ceylon................................................................................. 11,964,000 t2,118 Cyprus .............................................................................. 621 ,000 1,068 Dominica .................................................................... 69,000

Fiji ......................................................................................... Ghana ................................................................................ Gibraltar........................................................................... Gilbert and Ellice Islands ................................. Grenada ........................................................................... Guyana ....................................... :...................................... Hong Kong .................................................................. Iraq ............................................................... Jamaica .............................................................................. Kenya ................................................................................. Malaysia........................................................................... Malawi .............................................................................. Malta ................................................................................. Mauritius ........................................................................ Montserrat ..................................................................... Nigeria .............................................................................. Sabah ................................................................................. St. Kitts, Nevis ......................................................... St. Lucia ........................................................................... St. Vincent ..................................................................... Seychelles ........................................................................ Sierra Leone .................................................................. Singapore ........................................................................ South yemen ............................................................... Sudan ................................................................................. Swaziland ........................................................................ Tanzania ........................................................................ Trinidad and Tobago .......................................... Turks and Caicos ................................................... Uganda.............................................................................. Zambia .............................................................................. TOTALS

........................................................................

490,000 8,376,000 25,000 55,000 102,000 693,000 3,878,000 8,440,000 1,940,000 10,209,000 9,880,000 4,021,000 318,000 795,000 14,500 61,450,000 578,000 56,000 110,000 90,000 50,000 2,475,000 1,988,000 1,250,000 14,770,000 395,000 12,508,000 1,010,000 6,000 7,934,000 4,100,000

11 7

t 837 t647 t137

tl tl tl

tI,657 P58 231

t227

t484 5,765 *165 2,865 3,797 *6,908 tI26 t349 t293

174 1,091

345 442

48 257

159 278

25 114

5,575 11,116

*1 tl tl tl

3,708 12,440 *3,230 421 535 336

217 241 *2,365 29 119 87

58 329 * 1,403 132 118 51

104 470 * 1,353 57 17

37 91 *283 7 34 22

14,295 7,211 *5,324 814 831 565

1,523 t115

4 tl

4,755 331 51

79 17

64 19 6

85 141 20 17

51 2,639

3,072

2 5 17 251

320 1,497

t50

1 tI5

t3,525

3,157

11,073

1,243,162

tI6 *130 t6,897 *180 *40 139 *454 t890 *5 t907

562,780

tl *2 tl

250 191 2,290 1,820

28 56 1,778

*1 *1 tl

641 t340

tl 1

688

317

124,074

39,612

46,914

56,871

Certificates issued to end of 1969:-ENGLAND: 5,385,197; WALES: 373,860; NORTHERN IRELAND: 37,444; OVERSEAS: 7,900,512. GRAND TOTAL : 13,697,013 . NOTES:-t Population figures taken from Whitaker's Almanack 1970. §Not including Re-examinations . *1967 figures (latest available.) t 1968 figures (latest available).

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TABLE II

ANALYSES OF EXAMINATION RESULTS IN ENGLAND, 1969 CENTRES No. of Classes

First Aid

January February March April May June July August September October November December

501 648 1,221 801 937 714 658 200 275 381 790 1,301

2,801 2,681 5,914 3,822 4,286 3,623 2,454 761 863 1, 188 4,504 8,280

161 272 386 292 263 358 142 84 63 63 208 209

Totals

8,427

41,117

2,501

290 251 569 431 463 379 404 93 150 191 391 742

1,662 1,031 2,353 1,940 1,789 1, 161 1,067 374 447 695 2,123 4,021

57 126 149 83 104 108 46

4,354

18,663

Grand Total 1969

12,781

Grand Total 1968

12,595

Month

Higber Adv. Essential Occ. Lay F.A. F.A. F .A. F.A. Ins.

3,924 5, 157 10,014 6,317 7,243 6,728 5,568 1,488 1,965 2,376 6,446 119,53

235

65 175 416 188 159 244 202 55 56 87 112 265

221

1,924

78 114 161 117 189 167 255

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3,704

35,885

608

164 147 280 180 242 182 185 24 58 45 244 438

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18 21 51 51 17 24 27

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1,504

36,475

2,189

10,883

330

522

350

3,429 105,654

5,893

46,738

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476

412

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6,481

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133 151 336 110 254 246 434 45 140 127 321 342

143

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216

23,458

289

599

4,945

6,052

257

2,099

25,779

267

567

5,647

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297

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3,333

481

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545

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RE-EXAM Passed Failed 3,015 3,381 6,315 3,960 5,676 1,799 1, 147 559 892 1,608 3,488 4,405

69 400 343 217 380 302 450 101 128 141 279 594

184

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99 167 474 308 250 216 322 83 113 113 227 551

592 J,344 2,087 1,228 1,614 1,804 1,777 295 614 593 803 1,691

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TABLE V

TOTAL OF BRIGADE SERVICE IN ENGLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND, 1968

BRIGADE STRENGTH IN U.K., 1969 (excluding Priory for Wales)

CADET

ADULT DISTRICT/COUNTY

Bedfordshire Berkshire Birmingham Bristol Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire Cornwall Cumberland and Westmorland Derbyshire East, South and North Devon Dorset Durham Essex Gloucestershire Guernsey Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Man Isle of Wight Jersey Kent Duke of Lancaster's District Leicestershire and Rutland Lincolnshire London (prince of Wales's) District Norfolk Northamptonshire Northumberland Nottinghamshire Oxfordshire Plymouth, South-West Devon and East Cornwall Shropshire Somerset Staffordshire Suffolk Surrey Sussex Warwickshire Wiltshire Worcestershire East Riding of Yorkshire North Riding of Yorkshire West Riding of Yorkshire Commandery in Northern Ireland

Ambulance

Nursing

Ambulance

Nursing

223 316 501 395 384 113 482 459 128 1,445 503 151 973 287 272 72 510 68 339 45 92 25 631 2,743 858 370 2,882 510 564 585 1,367 199

115 236 301 180 297 83 332 316 127 581 423 155 296 280 152 54 368 75 290 57 33 64 454 1,613 403 207 2,071 541 381 179 462 126

119 296 251 221 526 50 403 463 210 1,163 535 93 406 224 163 63 772 60 453 71 119 114 557 2,017 329 426 2,561 295 335 132 1,241 192

236 615 377 274 711 211 677 832 234 1,266 991 277 491 573 396 146 1,017 209 752 124 50 176 1,142 2,827 598 559 3,543 638 717 255 1,257 334

693 1,463 1,430 1,070 1,918 457 1,894 2,070 699 4,455 2,452 676 2,166 1,364 983 335 2,667 412 1,834 297 294 379 2,784 9,200 2,188 1,562 11,057 1,984 1,997 1,151 4,327 851

164 192 400 725 496 464 529 704 200 310 374 302 2,087 366

207 162 283 451 186 411 408 297 138 259 259 328 1,323 779

188 187 386 491 340 555 650 452 288 282 145 197 1,164 347

448 353 648 810 427 801 929 579 383 567 529 288 2,824 1,225

1,007 894 1,717 2,477 1,449 2,231 2,516 2,032 1,009 1,418 1,307 1,115 7,848 2,717

25,805

16,743

20,982

33,316

96,846

Public Duties Transport Escort Hospital Nursing Aid Other Duties

TOTAL

England DUTIES (Hours)

Northern Ireland

20,148,885 422,757 49,561 152,368 109,312 799,749

49,169 21,939 132 4,527 3,024 25,072

2,064,054 444,696 49,693 156,895 112,336 824,821

4,253 2,548

244,801 149,397

271 232 11,076

8,557 13,587 250,720

Total

CASES TREATED On Public Duty Off Public Duty

240,548 146,849 TRANSPORT

Accidents Attended Road Other Invalids Removed

8,286 13,355 239,644

COMPETITION RESULTS IN U.K., 1969 AND 1970 Winning Teams in the Finals of Association and Brigade Competitions 1969

ASSOCIATION Police Fire Brigade Electricity Supply National Dock Labour Board National Coal Board Ministry of Technology Army Department British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks British Transport Police "Daily Express" Industrial National Road Passenger Transport Gas Industry Post Office Grand Prior's Trophy

Mell Edinburgh City Police (No.1) City and County of Bristol Battersea - London Grimsby Bolsover Colliery R.O.F. Burghfield C.D.E.E. Porton

Women Cheshire Constabulary

Sheffield - Yorkshire DD/Acs. 1 Liverpo( I N.C.O.S .D. Barlo~

Falkirk No.2 Glasgow (Lambeth North) London Transport Port of London Authority A.W.R.E., Aldermaston Aberdeen Corpn. Transport Liverpool City Transport Southern Gas Board West Midlands Gas Board Birmingham Factories & Supplies London Telecom., S./West Fire Brigades (Bristol) Police (Cheshire)

BRIGADE Dewar Shield (Ambulance) Perrott Shield (Nursing) White Knox Cup (Ambulance Cadets) Dunbar-Nasmith Cup (Nursing Cadets)

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Markham Main, West Riding Yorkshire Spalding, Lincolnshire Cefn. Cribbwr, Wales Barnstable, E. S. & N . Devon

1970

ASSOCIATION Police Fire Brigade Electricity Supply National Dock Labour Board National Coal Board Ministry of Technology Army Department British Railways, London Transport (Railways) and British Transport Docks British Transport Police "Daily Express" Industrial (a) National Road Passenger Transport (b) Gas Industry (c) Post Office (d) Grand Prior's Trophy (e)

Men Metropolitan Police "P" Division County Borough of Wigan Battersea - London Hull Parkside (North West) R.O.F., Burghfield C.D.E., Porton

Derby Loco. No.1 (Midland) Glasgow

Women Metropolitan Police '\ ..

Merseyside & N. Wales (Chester) DD/Acs. 1 Liverpool R.O.F., Glascoed Glasgow

BRIGADE

Dewar Shield (Ambulance) Perrott Shield (Nursing) White Knox Cup (Ambulance Cadets) Dunbar-Nasmith Cup (Nursing Cadets)

Cefn Cribbwr, Wales Spalding, Lincolnshire Grimethorpe, West Riding, Yorkshire Guernsey

Note: Dates oj Competitions 110t held at time oj going to Press: (a) 24th Sept; (b) 4th Oct; (c) 15th Oct; (d) 22nd Oct; (e) 17th Nov.