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Vollie News Thursday 21st July 2016
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On other pages this week:
News from Katherine
Public Duties
St John NT Raffle
New Ambulance
Command Vehicle
Boundless
St John Ambulance
Kenya
Competitions
Training Calendar
The Clyde Fenton Story
Historic Photos
Coming events for 2016
SJAA Historical Society
Links
Raffle poster
Entertainment
SJAA Historical Society
Membership forms
Volunteer Office Contacts and to
subscribe to Vollie News:
Phone: 08 8922 6234
08 8922 6205
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Frank Dunstan editor/compiler
0456 695 766
I am writing this out at the Darwin Show this time. What a great day it is.
It is a bit scary that we are in July already with most of our major Duties done and
dusted, where has all the time gone? Thank you for all you have done.
I was in Katherine last weekend doing the Show and it was great to meet and see
all members in Katherine. Thank you for your hospitality.
It was great to catch up with Gwyn this week when she came up to Darwin for a
visit.
Hopefully we will see you at the show.
Mark Ferguson MStJ
Commissioner/Director First Aid Services
Commissioner Mark Ferguson had the privilege of
promoting Ron Green to his Divisional Officer rank while
at the Katherine Show.
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Friday, 15 July 2016
St John in Katherine has just achieved the first milestone in
the building of our new ambulance centre today, with the
announcement of C & R Contractors as the building
contractors to commence works on the brand new St John
Ambulance centre located on Chardon Street. Chief
Minister Adam Giles and Member for Katherine Willem
Westra Van Holthe were joined by Mayor Faye Miller to
make the official announcement. This is a very exciting day
for St John with the new building proposed to be
completed by the end of the year.
https://www.facebook.com/stjohnambulancent/
Above: Justin & Axl on duty at Mindil Markets last week
Right: Maria Vescan Sivan driving to the Adelaide River
rodeo public duty
Photos compliments Axl Dethmore
Last chance for St John Raffle
The fundraising raffle for St John Ambulance NT is on sale until 29th July – that’s Friday next week.
Tickets are $5.00 each and sold in books of 10, with just 3000 tickets for sale.
Check out the poster on page 12 for the fantastic prizes to be won!
Tickets are available from all NT Ambulance Centres.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Calling all St John youth, 16 to 26 years.
Did you know the “Boundless” leadership event is on the Gold Coast
this year in September?
What is Boundless 2016?
In 2015 the Australian Youth Advisory Network identified a need to
engage with young members of St John Ambulance Australia to gain their input into key projects within the
organisation. Boundless 2016 will see young people from across Australia collaborate to share their ideas
and to be consulted on key issues with the organisation. Members will be gathering both face to face &
virtually.
The Boundless 2016 program will have experts in their field come to present to the young people of St John
Ambulance along with opportunities for consultation on hot topics that are being discussed within senior
levels of the organisation. Boundless 2016 is a tool for young people of the organisation to be heard.
Boundless 2016 offers a fantastic opportunity to have representatives from the various youth programs
around Australia to attend and provide their State’s or Territory’s input into the consultation opportunities
that will shape our future via the National Youth Strategic Plan.
$$$ Can't afford to go??? Well let's look at that...
Funds have been set aside to assist youth to attend such events as Boundless 2016. This includes
transport, accommodation and conference fees.
Contact Belinda Ding at the National Office - [email protected] - to apply for funding.
All the details are on the website - http://boundless.ayan.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/stjohnkenya/
Police officers showcasing their skills at the national #PoliceFirstAid competition organized by #StJohnAmbulance
The national Police First Aid competition draws 133
competitors and 19 police formations and regional
units from across the country — at General Service
Unit (GSU) Training School - Embakasi.
The annual Police First Aid competition exercise seeks
to test and enhance the readiness of the police in
giving first aid to crime and accident victims.
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NT District Adult First Aid Competitions, Casuarina Centre, 19 April 1983
Team winners Sharon Wilson, Michelle Hanton & Peter Poole
with NT Administrator, Commodore Eric Johnston
Individual winner Christine Turner with
Deputy Commissioner Dr Kerry Kirke
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St John Ambulance Australia (NT)
First Aid Services Training Calendar 2016 Revised 6 July 2016
Date Course Location
January
Starting 7th Jan Every Thursday Volunteer PTS crew – rostered Casuarina
August
Sun 28 PFA Casuarina
September
Wed 7 6pm – 9pm Cert III Advanced Responder Part A Casuarina
Sun 11 9am – 4pm Cert III Advanced Responder Part B Palmerston
Fri 16 6pm – 9pm Cert III Advanced Responder Part C Casuarina
Sat 17 – Sun 18 PAFA (Christine) Parap
Mon 19 6pm – 9pm Cert III Advanced Responder Part A Casuarina
Sun 25 9am – 4pm Cert III Advanced Responder Part B Palmerston
Tue 27 6pm – 9pm Cert III Advanced Responder Part C Casuarina
November
Sun 6 PFA TBA
Sat 12 – Sun 13 PAFA TBA
Sat 12 – Tue 15 TAE (Peter Le Cornu) Module 1 TH2 Casuarina
Thu 17 – Sun 20
Note: Sun 20 will be afternoon only
TAE (Peter Le Cornu) Module 2
December
Thu 1 Workshop (complete any bookwork) TBA
For all who enjoy a good cup of coffee:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/greatmomentsinscience
/features/coffee-can-play-role-in-reducing-risks-of-cancer-and-
diabetes/7640766
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Courier Mail (Brisbane), Tuesday 28 December 1948
To sue own appointee?
DARWIN, Mon. — The man who appointed Flying
Doctor Fenton to his present position will decide
whether he is to be prosecuted.
As Health Minister, Senator McKenna was
responsible for Dr. Fenton's appointment as a
temporary quarantine officer at Darwin.
As Acting Attorney-General, Senator McKenna will
decide whether legal action will be taken against Dr.
Fenton for flying an air ambulance from Darwin to
Katherine last Thursday without holding a flying
licence.
Dr Fenton said to-day that he applied for a licence
last Tuesday, and passed medical and flying tests. He
felt he had done everything possible to fulfill the
requirements of the law.
The acting officer in charge of civil aviation at
Darwin (Mr. L. A. Deleuil) said Dr. Fenton still had to
pass written tests.
Northern Standard, Friday 31 December 1948
FENTON FLIES AGAIN
Last week the Territory's first "Flying Doctor" took
the air again and as happened often in the past he got
himself into trouble with Civil Aviation authorities.
Arrangements had been made for Pilot Harry
Moss to have the medical services plane ready at the
aerodrome to take Dr. Clyde Fenton to Katherine.
When he arrived at the drome, Dr. Fenton told Moss
that he would fly the plane himself. Despite protests by
Civil Aviation officials who pointed out to him that he
had no license, the doctor taxied the plane out to the
strip.
As he was about to take off, the control tower
fired a red Verey light across the runway. Apparently
thinking there might be a plane about to land, Dr.
Fenton taxied back to the tower where he was again
told that he could not fly the plane. He
immediately proved that he could by taking it down to
Katherine and back.
Certificate IV Training & Assessment Now open for applicants
Closing on 28th October 2016
All approved volunteer Trainers & Assessors must
have the full TAE40110 + LLN. Peter Le Cornu has
kindly agreed to run another course in Darwin.
Where: Casuarina Centre
Date: Sat 12th Nov – Tue 15th Nov (Module 1)
Thurs 17th Nov – Sun 20th Nov (Module 2)
Time: 0900-1700 (Sunday 20th Afternoon only)
Note: The course dates have been changed so that
people only need to take 1 week off work. People
wishing to attend the Awards night on 19th Nov and
the Church Service on 20th Nov will have time to do
so.
Numbers will be limited to 15
As per usual a VFAS 2.8 must be completed and
approved by your Superintendent, forms to
volunteer office
Provide First Aid (1 Day Flexi)
When: Sun 28th August 2016
Where: Casuarina TH2
Time: 0830 - 1700
All VFAS 2.8 forms to be signed by Superintendent and
sent to Volunteer office.
Close date: COB 26th August 2016
ALL ENQUIRIES TO:
Ph: 8922 6205
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In the meantime all kinds of fireworks had gone
off in the Department of Civil Aviation and at the
Hospital, and the wires had kept buzzing.
OFFICIAL COMMENT
Mr. L. Deleuil, acting as District Superintendent of
Civil Aviation in the absence of Mr. P. Anderson, said
during the week that he had discussed the matter with
the Crown Law authorities here.
Crown Law office officials say they cannot take
any action until the approval of the Director-General of
Civil Aviation is obtained. They understood that D.C.A.
has referred the matter to its head office.
Dr. Murray told the Standard that his Department
had not authorised Dr. Fenton to fly without the full
approval of Civil Aviation. No action would be taken
against Dr. Fenton by the Department of Health, at
least at this case.
FIRST FLYING DOCTOR
Dr. Fenton is the man who years ago was
responsible for the introduction of the "Flying Doctor"
service in the Territory. The first plane he flew on his
work as an officer of the Health Department was
bought with his own money. He was frequently in
trouble both with his own department and D.CA.
because of his disrespect for red tape and officialdom
generally.
During the war he flew as senior officer of a
Communications flight stationed at Batchelor. On his
return here a couple of weeks aero, he told a Standard
representative that he had not flown since then. It is
understood that he had applied for a license before
last week's episode and that he had already passed the
medical examination. He had not, however, completed
the tests of Air Navigation Regulations.
Thanks to Leanne Gracie for posting in our SJANT History Facebook group these photos of Sanderson Combined Cadet
Division in the mid-1980s:
This was our drill squad, we used to spend a part of
each Friday night marching around the carpark or
assembly area before going to our classes.
From L-R: Teresa Lennie, Margaret Skipworth, ??,
Mark Cunnington holding the colours, Michael Cherico
in front of him, Norm Turner, Chris Nicholson in front
of me, Gary Skipworth, Simone Zehntner beside him
and the little bit with the big smile in front would be
Leanne Cook (me).
At a public event in Darwin
Bougainvillea Festival
DS Norm Turner
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When What Where Comments Requirements Web
July
Thu 21 –
Sat 23 Royal Darwin Show
Winnellie Showgrounds
Meals and
refreshments supplied
Volunteer: Divisions working negotiated rosters, includes Roving Patrols in Buggy (where accessible) and on foot Ambulance: Major Events Coordinator with appropriate vehicle and Paramedic Kit to support SJA Volunteers
www.darwinshow.com.au/
Fri 29 –
Mon 1 Aug Garma Festival
Gulkula, Arnhemland
Camping – Indigenous
Community Festival
Volunteer: First Aider & Responders Ambulance: TBA
www.yyf.com.au/
August
Monday 1 Darwin Cup Fannie Bay Racecourse
Great day out
meals provided
Volunteer: 1x First Aid Unit and First aiders & Responders for spectator coverage Ambulance: TBA
www.darwinturfclub.org.au/
Saturday 6 Lingalonga Festival Batchelor Batchelor Adults & First
Aid Unit www.lingalonga.org/
Saturday 20 Henley on Todd Regatta
Alice Springs www.henleyontodd.com.au/
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September
Sat 3 –
Sat 10 Variety Bash
Broome to Lake Argyle
First Aid Support for
the “Bashers” on their
Annual Fund Raising
Jaunt.
TBA https://www.variety.org.au/NT/Events/The-Variety-Bash-
Story/Variety-Bash-NT---20151/
TBA Great Northern Clean Up
Your local area Organise a clean-up in
your local area
http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/about/about-the-
event/great-northern-clean-up
Monday 19 International Talk Like a Pirate Day
“Aarrr!!!” http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
https://www.facebook.com/InternationalTalkLikeAPirateDay
October
TBA Ophthalmic Week www.stjohneyehospital.org
November
Sat 19 SJANT Volunteer Awards night
Hilton, Darwin Open to all members Uniform with medals /
Territory Rig www.stjohnnt.org.au/
Sun 20 Annual Church Service
Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
All members invited Uniform with medals www.stjohnnt.org.au/
December
Mon 5 International Volunteer Day
http://www.unv.org/what-we-do/intl-volunteer-day.html
The St John Ambulance Historical Society of
Australia needs new younger members in the
Northern Territory.
All of our active Territory members are now
septuagenarians who ain’t gunna be here forever,
which is why we need to look for our replacements.
Those who have followed the historical articles
and photos in Vollie News and in our SJANT History
Facebook group will have seen that we have a very
interesting history, built around the people who
made the St John we know and enjoy today.
The book Awkward Hours, Awkward Jobs is
quite large and detailed, but it doesn’t tell the whole
story. Dawn Bat has produced a book about our
Commissioners and now we need somebody to write
about our Board members. They are volunteers too,
don’t forget.
Or maybe you could be the author of another
historical work that goes beyond Awkward Hours,
Awkward Jobs to include the paid Ambulance
Service, Training Branch and Community Care. I liked
to think that I would do all that, but I’m a realist in
my mid-70s and flat out producing Vollie News and
working on our historical archives.
Application forms are at the back of this
newsletter.
Fame awaits you …
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St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc.
http://www.stjohnnt.org.au/
National Members’ website
http://members.stjohn.org.au/
user name: onestjohn
password: member
SJANT Vollie News Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
1705221339751281/
St John Vollies (Darwin area)
Add “Jonny St John” as a
friend to join this NT group
St John Ambulance Australia
https://www.facebook.com/st
johnambulanceaus
SJA Australia (unofficial)
https://www.facebook.com/gro
ups/sjaaus/
St John Ambulance NT
https://www.facebook.com/st
johnambulancent
SJANT History Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
151724685024440/
Awkward Hours, Awkward Jobs
A History of St John Ambulance in the NT
1915 – 2012
by Frank Dunstan
https://sites.google.com/site/awkwardhoursawkwardjobs/
Information on the book, where to buy, and download an
order form.
Copies for sale in Volunteer Office and with the author.
Back issues of Vollie News
http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/handle/
10070/179615
Only $30
plus postage if applicable
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St John Ambulance
Debbie Garraway
Phone: 08 8922 6202
Email: [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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