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24.01.2022 The Ultra Long Service extension to the St John Service Medal was introduced on 1 January this year to recognise 50 years of qualifying service.

21.01.2022 ST JOHN AMBULANCE SA Awards Day 2020 On the occasion of Awards Day 2020, we especially congratulate recipients of the new Ultra-Long Service Medal of the Order of St John, awarded for 50 years’ service, with a Service Bar for each additional 5 years’ service. Recipients may retain the previous Service Medal of the Order but may not wear it. ... Congratulations to all recipients

19.01.2022 ST JOHN AMBULANCE SA Awards Day 2020 Our Deputy Prior, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia, has given the following message on the occasion of Awards Day 2020:... While it is disappointing that we are unable to gather in person to celebrate Awards Day, I wish to acknowledge all St John staff and volunteers, and offer my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s award recipients. I have been proud to continue the vice-regal connection with St John Ambulance, which began in South Australia 137 years ago. I have always been so impressed with St John volunteers for their passion, dedication, and their level of knowledge and skill. Once again, congratulations and I thank you for your outstanding contribution to St John and to our State. Congratulations to all recipients

18.01.2022 ST JOHN SA AWARDS #stjohnambulance Congratulations to all the outstanding volunteers and staff for their incredible achievements and commitment to ...serve our community! St John is passionate about the wellbeing of South Australians and has been serving the community for over 125 years. Each year St John provides valuable services to the SA community through the delivery of first aid, training, social inclusion and youth development programs. History of St John Today’s contemporary organisation is founded on a long and proud heritage which can be traced back to the days of the first Crusades when the Knights of St John, also known as Hospitallers, cared for sick and injured pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem some 900 years ago. In the nineteenth century a group of citizens revived the Order of St John in England, drawing their inspiration from the example of the Knights. St John Ambulance was subsequently formed to put its humanitarian ideals into practice in the new industrial society, promoting the cause of first aid for the sick and wounded through volunteer effort, a novel concept at the time. The movement spread to Australia in 1883 and has since developed into the organisation we know today. The work of the Order of St John is carried out in many countries around the world. St John is a Royal Order of Chivalry with the Queen as its Sovereign Head. St John members are the lifeblood of the organisation and come from all walks of life. All are highly trained and well-resourced, and care for others in the spirit of volunteering. Their First Aid service is resourced entirely by volunteers who commit to an ongoing program of training and accreditation. Volunteers come from all walks of life including tradespeople, labourers, administrators, teachers, shop assistants, public servants and more. Many are doctors, nurses and paramedics by profession, those with an interest in healthcare, or are studying towards a professional healthcare career. How we help is not limited to first aid - many volunteers enjoy one-on-one contact with people in the community at risk of social isolation through our Social Inclusion programs, or contribute in more ways within support functions such as logistics or communications, or choose to invest time in youth programs. These active citizens are embedded within communities across the state and together we make a difference like nobody else. https://www.stjohnsa.com.au/

17.01.2022 Just like our own Museum in Unley, the Museum of the Order of St John in the UK remains closed and is currently focussed on its work behind the scenes to keep the collections safe and make preparations to welcome visitors back again in 2021. You can continue to enjoy the Museum from home: http://museumstjohn.org.uk/the-museum-is-virtually-open/

17.01.2022 This is a very nice group of medals. From analysing the composition of the group, my suggestion is that these were awarded to the Chairman of the Board of St John Ambulance Tasmania. Paul

16.01.2022 VALE Miss Kathleen May Peach CStJ (1934-2020) St John Ambulance SA The St John Ambulance Bereavement Group has advised of the passing of Miss Kath Peach CStJ on 2 October 2020. Kath joined St John Cadets in 1948 at Burton-on-Trent in Derbyshire, UK (pictured left). She then served as an adult member of St John Ambulance Brigade (centre). In 1955, at the age of 20, she came to Australia. She settled in Gawler East and was employed at the Weapons Research Establishment (1955-90...), and was a member of the Adelaide Nursing Division. In 1965, Kath was part of a small group that formed a Nursing Division in Elizabeth, and from 1969 was Divisional Superintendent of the Salisbury/Elizabeth Nursing Division. More recently she was a member of the St John Ambulance Historical Society. Kath was admitted to the Order of St John in 1973 at the grade of Serving Sister; she was promoted in the Order to Officer in 1981 and Commander in 1993. She received the Service Medal in 1968, plus ultimately 7 Service Bars, representing a total of 47 years’ service. She also received the Centenary Medal in 2001. Lest we Forget

13.01.2022 VALE Graham Lindsay Baker MStJ (1933-2020) St John Ambulance SA The St John Ambulance Bereavement Group has advised of the passing of Mr Lindsay Baker MStJ on 10 September 2020.... Lindsay joined the Hindmarsh Ambulance Division as a volunteer in the 1970s. From 2015 he was a member of the St John SA Historical Society and Museum. In 1982, he was admitted to the Order of St John at the grade of Serving Brother (The London Gazette, 22 April 1982): in 2008, the level of SBStJ (Grade V of the Order) was re-designated Member of the Order of St John (MStJ). Lest we Forget

13.01.2022 Do you see yourself as a Gallipoli Scholarship recipient in 2021? If you are a descendant of an Australian/New Zealand serviceman or woman serving in any confl...ict/peacekeeping operations since WW1 and can show necessitous circumstances you may be eligible to apply for a $6000 tax-free scholarship/bursary to assist with your first year of tertiary study either at university or TAFE. For more information, eligibility and to apply, visit: https://www.gallipolischolarship.com.au/14 Applications close 1 February 2021.

12.01.2022 Activities undertaken by members of the St John Ambulance Historical Society of SA

11.01.2022 Members of SJAB Overseas with Military Service On Remembrance Day, the St John Ambulance Historical Society of SA pays tribute to members of the St John Ambulance Brigade Overseas (SA District) who served during the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. ... Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum Lest we Forget

10.01.2022 Only 1 sleep to go! Please enjoy this year’s event but remember to be COVIDSafe.

10.01.2022 ULTRA-LONG SERVICE MEDAL of the Order of St John On Monday 7 December 2020, a special awards ceremony was conducted by St John Ambulance SA in the presence of the CEO Mr Mark Groote, and Karen Limb, Chairperson of the St John Ambulance SA Board, with Paul Rosenzweig OAM as MC. The CEO made presentations of the new Ultra-Long Service Medal and Service Bars to our volunteers in recognition of their conspicuous and long service with St John Ambulance.... Left to right: Mr Ray Greig OAM KStJ SJ JP; Mr Noel Hender OAM CStJ BEM; Dr Franklin Bridgewater OAM KStJ; Mrs Wendy Gibson OStJ; Mr Peter Hawkins CStJ; Mrs Raelene Denham OAM DStJ; Mr Robert Dale MStJ; Mrs Lyn Dansie AM DStJ; Mrs Lynette Pole CStJ; Mr Bronte Rayson CStJ; Dr Brian Fotheringham AM KStJ; Mr Ian Pole OStJ. Congratulations to all recipients!

09.01.2022 187 members of St John Ambulance Victoria will be awarded for their years of service, commendations for work at last summer's bushfires and for work supporting Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic response. This livestreamed event is open to all St John Members and members of the general public.

09.01.2022 VALE Graham Lindsay Baker MStJ (1933-2020) St John Ambulance SA The St John Ambulance Bereavement Group has advised of the passing of Mr Lindsay Baker MStJ on 10 September 2020. This image comes from a Hindmarsh Division photo taken in about 1974. Lindsay was ultimately the Sergeant for Hindmarsh Division.... Lindsay served with St John from the 1970s, and was a member of the Citizens’ Military Forces (CMF). In 1982, Lindsay was admitted to the Order of St John at the grade of Serving Brother (The London Gazette, 22 April 1982): in 2008, the level of SBStJ (Grade V of the Order) was re-designated Member of the Order of St John (MStJ). He was a member of the St John SA Historical Society and Museum from 2015. Lest we Forget

08.01.2022 VALE John Spencer HOLLAND MStJ The St John Ambulance Bereavement Group has advised of the passing of Mr John Holland MStJ on 21 December 2020.... John served as a member of the Tea Tree Gully Combined Division from 1976; he qualified as an ambulance officer and was one of the pioneer volunteer Advanced Care Officers in the mid-1980s. In Murray Bridge, John was a member of the Keith Division in 1991, and then Tailem Bend Combined Division (1992-94). He was Secretary of the Volunteer Ambulance Officer’s Advisory Committee (VAOAC), and a member of the SA St John Ambulance Services Board. John was appointed a Serving Brother of the Order of St John in 1991: in 2008, the level of SBStJ (Grade V of the Order) was re-designated Member of the Order of St John (MStJ). Ambulance Officer John Holland received the National Medal on 6 June 1997 for 15 years’ service. He also received the Service Medal of the Order of St John with one silver Service Bar, denoting 17 years of service. Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum Lest we Forget St John Ambulance Volunteers Modbury Centre Rural City of Murray Bridge Rural City of Murray Bridge

08.01.2022 ST JOHN AMBULANCE SA Awards Day 2020 Congratulations to recipients of the new Ultra-Long Service Medal of the Order of St John, awarded for 50 years’ service (with a Service Bar for each additional 5 years’ service):... ULS Medal (50 years): Alan Bennett; Robert Dale; Carey Evans; Wendy Gibson; Ray Greig; Peter Hawkins; Ian Pole; Lynette Pole; Bronte Rayson. ULS Medal & First Bar (55 years): Lyn Dansie; Dr Brian Fotheringham; Noel Hender; Patricia Kakoschke. ULS Medal & Second Bar (60 years): Raelene Denham; Cliff Wright ULS Medal & Fourth Bar (70 years): David Heard Congratulations to all recipients

07.01.2022 The Service Medal of the Order of St John was announced in the St John Ambulance Brigade General Regulations for 1895, and was first minted and awarded in 1899.

06.01.2022 BAY TO BIRDWOOD 2020 St John Ambulance SA One of the world’s great historic motoring events the 40th Anniversary Bay to Birdwood on Sunday 27 September will this year be presented via a hosted live stream broadcast. Watch out for Wayne in our vintage ‘EmCare’ Ambulance the ‘EmCare’ was designed and developed specifically by the St John Ambulance Service in South Australia to allow medical retrieval teams to work around patients inside the vehicle. This image shows the ‘...EmCare’ Ambulance in the 2019 Bay to Birdwood; photograph by Gordon Best. The live stream will be accessible from anywhere in the world via various digital platforms, brought to you by The Advertiser and Channel 44. The hosted livestream broadcast will be televised on Channel 44 in Adelaide from 7 to 10 pm on the Sunday evening. More information can be found at www.baytobirdwood.com.au/live-stream

06.01.2022 ULTRA-LONG SERVICE MEDAL of the Order of St John On Sunday 10 January 2021, the newly introduced Ultra-Long Service Medal was presented to Mr Cliff Wright OAM CStJ JP in front of his family and friends. He actually received the Medal and two Service Bars, representing a total of 60 years’ service to St John Ambulance South Australia.... The Ultra Long Service extension to the St John Service Medal was introduced on 1 January this year to recognise 50 years of qualifying service. The medal has the same design as the standard Service Medal of the Order of St John but with a gold-plate finish. The suspension ribbon is the same as the Service Medal of the Order of St John but the central black stripe is dissected by a 3mm gold stripe. Congratulations Cliff!

04.01.2022 VALE 429816 Warrant Officer Douglas Raymond LEAK Ld’H (1923-2021) Former RAAF Warrant Officer Doug Leak passed away on 6 January 2021, aged 97. He was one of the last surviving veterans of Bomber Command, and was decorated in 2016 with the French National Order of the Légion d’honneur for his role in supporting the liberation of France in World War 2. Doug was born at Medindie in South Australia on 17 June 1923, and served during the war as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner o...n Lancaster II and III heavy bombers. After the war, he ran a successful taxation accountancy firm in Adelaide. Doug came out several times to the Prospect, Woodville and Port Adelaide centres to relate his wartime experiences to St John Ambulance cadets and juniors who were doing the Anzac Heritage Proficiency Badge course. Lest we Forget

04.01.2022 VALE Robert Melville LUSCOMBE OStJ JP St John Ambulance SA The St John Ambulance Bereavement Group has advised of the passing of Mr Bob Melville Luscombe OStJ on 31 August 2020 after a short illness. The family had a private funeral. This announcement has appeared in the December 2020 edition of ‘Open Airways’ the quarterly newsletter of St John Ambulance SA. ... Bob served with the St John Ambulance Brigade from 1957 (Prospect Combined Division, Whyalla Combined Division, Marion Combined Division), serving for a total of 37 volunteer years with St John Ambulance Australia Inc. Bob was admitted to the Order of St John at the grade of Serving Brother in 1981 (London Gazette, 6 February 1981). In 1988 he was promoted to the grade of Officer Brother (OStJ; London Gazette, 23 December 1988). He received the Service Medal of the Order and 5 Service Bars. District Staff Officer Robert Luscombe received the National Medal and First Clasp on 15 May 1986, and the Second Clasp on 7 May 1994, recognising a total of 35 years’ service. Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum Lest we Forget

04.01.2022 AMBULANCE SERVICE St John Ambulance SA This is a picture of our volunteers Robert and Jane in our restored vintage Holden Panel Van Ambulance ‘111’ during the 2020 Bay to Birdwood on Sunday 27 September. This image shows the unique second door fitted to the passenger side: this had an attendant’s seat inside for the ambulance officer to treat the patient.... From the early 1950s until 1993, the running of the ambulance service was the responsibility of the St John Council for South Australia. The service was operated by both volunteers and paid personnel to maintain an adequate service. The result established St John as a household name in South Australia. Image courtesy of Matt Welsby.