These Boys Do A Great Joo

We make no apology in this issue for devoting two pages to the work of these junior members of St. John Ambulance. These boys give their time and energy, with no thought of reward, to the learning of skills which will be useful in the service of others in alleviating pain and suffering and perhaps even saving lives.

The occasion was the annual contest between Gisborne and Ruatoria boys for the Alec Wright Memorial Cup for stretcher work. In addition, during a weekend camp at Rimuroa, the boys took part in a bushcraft exercise in which their St. John teachings were put to the test.

Mrs E. L. Topp, Nursing Division superintendent, and Mr R. Williams, District Officer, check splinting and bandaging carried out by Ruatoria boys.

Members of the Gisborne team in action. Facing the camera are Cadets R. Owen and L. Rhodes and Acting-Corporal R. Stevenson, and with back to camera is Acting-Sergeant L. Sinton.

The teams on parade, with Ruatoria in front. At left is Mr H. Hughes, superintendent of the Ruatoria division.

Inspecting the parade are Mr Williams with Mr R. Burfield, of Hastings, who was Camp Commander.

The Gisborne winners of the cup. From left. Cadet R. Owen, Cadet L. Rhodes, Acting Corporal R. Stevenson, and Acting Sergeant L. Sinton.

The Gisborne team immobilising a fracture of the femur (upper 1eg).

The Ruatoria team. From left, Corporal I. Morete and Cadets K. Rowe, W. Brown and D. Harrison. Ruatoria won the cup Last year.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 129 : March 24, 1965

These Boys Do A Great Joo