First-Aid Graduates

Certificates in elementary first-aid awarded to pupils who attended the public classes conducted by the Gisborne St. John Ambulance Brigade were awarded at a function held last week.

Sixty-three pupils passed the examination. The value of this work in the community was stressed by the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, when making the presentations.

Most of the successful graduates appear in the pictures at right and below.

Mr R. Robb, who chaired the function, speaking. On stage with him are Mr Barker, Mr Ian Snaden (general secretary Hawkes Bay-East Coast association), Dr.B. Kahlenberg (president Gisborne branch), Mr J. B. Williams (chairman of the Cook Hospital Board), and Mrs Barker.

Dr. Kahlenberg presenting certificates. Recipients facing camera are Colin Francois and Nolan Urry.

Four traffic officers were among recipients. From left, Jack Goodwin, Phillip Nash, Ian McKenzie, Pat McGonigle.

Mr Archie Freebairn being congratulated by Mr Snaden on receiving the third bar to his Long Service Medal, a total of 27 years' service. At left, Mr R. Williams; at right, Mr F. Day.

Sister Pritchard, who won her first certificate in 1904.

Mr W. Rennie, 3-yr service chevron

Mr R. Ransley, 6-yr. service chevron

Mr W. Stewart, warrant for ambulance officer

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 87 : September 7, 1961

First-Aid Graduates