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CIVIL DEFENCE (Ambulance Section)
The total number of Volunteers on the register at 31st
December, 1957 was 323, composed of 117 males and 206 females.
Of this 323 registered:-
9 are Instructors.
138 attend for regular training.
135 attend for some training.
41 have not yet reported.
The full First Aid Course was once again conducted by the
St. John's Ambulance Association, and was held in January, with
a record entry of 83 volunteers, some of whom were re-qualifying.
At the examination there was only 1 who failed.
The number of qualified drivers is now 58, an increase of
10 over 1956. The driving tuition is still being given by
Onward Driving School, with good results.
The number of fully qualified First Aiders is now 123 and a
new course will be commencing in January, 1958.
Teams were entered for the Casualties Union Competition but
unfortunately were unsuccessful.
Some of the old members have gone on the reserve list, and
only two have resigned.
In conclusion, may I express my sincere thanks to the
Members of the Ambulance Sub-Committee and to the Medical
Officer of Health, for their help and encouragement which has
been of great assistance to me in the administration of the
duties of Chief Ambulance Officer.
A.L. HILL,
Chief Anbulance Officer.