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GNOWANGERUP AMBULANCE

Duo Served Some 66 Years

On Saturday, February 8, 2003, some 40 people gathered at the Gnowangerup St.John Ambulance Sub Centre for the Annual Appreciation Dinner and to farewell Barrie Stewart of Ongerup and Ruth Griffiths of Gnowangerup. Both were given a gift and a Certificate of Appreciation for their dedication to St. Johns.
Barrie, the only inaugural member remaining, has given 34 years of service to St.Johns.
Barrie has held many positions in the Association, some of these being committee Member, Transport Officer and Assistant Transport Officer, First Aid Demonstrator, District Committee Member and President.
He was awarded honorary Life Membership in 1986 and was bestowed with a Serving Brother of the Order of St. John in 1987, and followed this with Officer Brother of the Order of St. John Award in 1994

THE ORIGINAL BUILDING THAT HOUSED THE AMBULANCE AND FIRE BRIGADE             #1
 

MEMBERS OF THE GNOWANGERUP ST. JOHN AMBULANCE   2011?             #1

 
Barry was instrumental in upgrading radio coverage in the local area, the planning and lighting of the airstrip and instigating planning and construction of the current St. Johns Sub Centre. Barrie regularly attended monthly meetings and his contributions will be sadly missed. Members wish him and his wife Margaret the best in their retirement in Busselton.
Ruth Griffiths has given 32 years of dedicated service to St. Johns, commencing First Aid Classes in 1970, as the Matron was unwell at the time. She continued on gaining her National First Aid Trainer Certificate and travelled thousands of kilometres to surrounding districts with husband John as her driver and support crew to teach First Aid. During this time she taught many community groups including CDEP, Police staff, students at primary, secondary and Ag. Schools.
In 1972, Ruth became Committee Member and con
companied by a letter from the Queen. She also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Police Department for her work with teaching officers first aid, and the inaugural group of Aboriginal people to complete their Senior First Aid Certificate.
In 1998, Ruth was nominated for a Citizenship Award for her community work including First Aid and Ambulance involvement. Ruth is a valuable asset to our commuity and her care and advice will be missed. Members trust Ruth and John enjoy their semi retirement in Viveash, Perth.

 

 

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References:                 Article:      The Gnowangerup Star February 2003
                                                 Denise Chambers

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