Book with dark tan leather cover. The cover has embossed margins. In the centre of the front cover is the badge of 'The St John Ambulance Association'. Theses words are written in a circular margin around a maltese cross, with a line and unicorn alternating in the spaces between the arms [stamped in silver]non-fictionA syllabus of lectures to women on home nursing and hygiene contemporary to 1908nursing, hygiene, first aid

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A cloth bookmark with the insignia of the St John Ambulance Association. st john's ambulance association, bookmarks

A certificate presented to Winifred Cassidy for being qualified to render First Aid to the Injured.Buff coloured certificate with black printing and red ornamental borders, black logo.St John Ambulance Association (Victoria). This is to certify that Winifred Cassidy has attended a course of instruction at Ringwood and has qualified to render "First Aid to the Injured." (signed) A. Christie, Secretary. 3-7-1961.

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A printed certificate with black text and red bordering, and hand written inscriptions.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, first aid, st john ambulance, charity, volunteer, voluntering, nursing, ww2, world war two, world war 2

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A printed certificate with black text and red bordering, and hand written inscriptions.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, first aid, st john ambulance, charity, volunteer, voluntering, nursing, ww2, world war two, world war 2

Illustrated textbook with light brown clothbinding. Front cover has an embossed border, title and the emblem of the St John Ambulance Association, some traces of white ink remain. non-fictionVintage book designed to teach individuals how to nurse an invalid or injured person in their home when professional help might not be immediately availablefirst aid, st john ambulance

Illustrated textbook with light brown leather binding. Front cover has an embossed border, white print detailing title and the emblem of the St John Ambulance Association. Title, edition and 'S.J.A.A.' are printed in white on spine.non-fictionVintage book designed to teach individuals how to nurse an invalid or injured person in their home when professional help might not be immediately availablefirst aid, st john ambulance

The photographs were taken by The Advocate in 1990 and feature the bad condition the St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters located at 27 - 33 Fraser Stree, Sunshine. The St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters was based in the former Barnes Bus Depot. The site is now the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.6782.01 - St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters Fraser Street Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 78.1).JPG 6782.02 - St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters Fraser Street Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 78.1).JPG 6782.03 - St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters Fraser Street Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 78.1).JPG 6782.04 - St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters Fraser Street Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 78.1).JPG 6782.05 - St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters Fraser Street Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 78.1).JPG 6782.06 - St. John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Divisional Headquarters Fraser Street Sunshine 1990 Photographs (Advocate 78.1).JPGst. john ambulance brigade, fraser street, sunshine

The St John Ambulance Association, which was founded in 1877 in England. Its first uniformed first-aiders were founded in 1887 as the St John Ambulance Brigade. These two have since been merged into a single association. St John Ambulance now have over 40 national organisations, many of which are affiliated with Johanniter International, and over 300,000 volunteers worldwide. The Order of St John owns the brand name in most countries (with the notable exception of India, which has a St John Ambulance organisation that is unconnected to the international movement). Logos vary in different countries but always contain the eight-pointed white Maltese cross as the essential identifier. Like the Order, St John Ambulance associations accept members of all religions. Their geographic organisation differs from the Order, and they have to contend with the differing national laws, medical practices and cultures of countries. As a result, the role and organisation of St John Ambulance varies by country.Joan Filbey Collection: Book First Aid to the Injured - The St John Ambulance association. The book is a copy of the Thirty-ninth edition first impression (1942), Price 2/6 net; by post, 2/8. The book is published by the St John Ambulance Association (Victoria Centre) 217 Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Inside Front Cover - a sketch of a skeleton along with arteries and bones marked. It is sttsched to the cover by masking tape. Written in ink is "Maxwell A. Roberts, SEC Bendigo"history, bendigo, joan filbey collection, st john ambulance, first aid book, maxwell roberts

St John Ambulance of Victoria was founded in 1883 to teach public First Aid classes in Victoria. In 1887 it commenced the first ambulance service in Melbourne until 1916 when it was taken over by the state. In 1965 the first Search and Rescue Squad was formed in Victoria. St john Ambulance members are volunteers who are often on stand-by at public events and called out to natural / extreme disasters. This scarf may have been worn by a student learning first aid from a member of the St John Ambulance Association. It signifies that such classes were held in the Kiewa Valley. April 1940 a four stretcher ambulance was developed for use on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The design was modified for comparatively long and rough trips.Cream coloured triangular cotton scarf with 2 sides, a base and a point labelled. At the point is the logo of The St John Ambulance Association. The scarf has drawings all over it showing people and/or body parts bandaged with numbers on the bandages and the views labelled front, back etc.st john ambulance association. first aid. scarf. neck tie.

inscription on back of photograph states '1913 to 1919 25/- per week' (wages?)Black and white photograph of a St John Ambulance Station with two cars in garage and two ambulance officers in front.ST JOHN AMBULANCE 3354 671

Illustrated book with white cover and brown print. Title and authors name are printed on the front cover along with a brown and white photograph of a white-haired man in uniform (Sir William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester, founder of St John Ambulance Association). Title and author's name are also printed on spine. A coloured photo of a man wearing glasses and the uniform of St John Ambulance (the author Allan Mawdsley) and information about the authornon-fictionA history of St John volunteer first aid service in Victoria. Includes information about the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John, and the founding of the St john Ambulance Association in England in 1877.st john ambulance australia (victoria)-history, knights of malta, first aid, volunteer workers in ambulance service

St John ambulance probably outside the Eastern Hill Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade headquarters. Noted on copy as the first ambulance in Victoria 1899.Black and white photograph of horse drawn St John Ambulance in front of buildingTHE ST JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATIONst john ambulance, eastern hill melbourne metropolitan fire brigade headquarters

This book titled First Aid to the Injured was the personal property of Dr. William Roy Angus. It was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor William Roy Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. It is part of the “W.R. Angus Collection” that includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material once belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) as well as Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. ABOUT THE “W.R.ANGUS COLLECTION” Doctor William Roy Angus M.B., B.S., Adel., 1923, F.R.C.S. Edin.,1928 (also known as Dr Roy Angus) was born in Murrumbeena, Victoria in 1901 and lived until 1970. He qualified as a doctor in 1923 at University of Adelaide, was Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 1924 and for a period was house surgeon to Sir (then Mr.) Henry Simpson Newland. Dr Angus was briefly an Assistant to Dr Riddell of Kapunda, then commenced private practice at Curramulka, Yorke Peninsula, SA, where he was physician, surgeon and chemist. In 1926, he was appointed as new Medical Assistant to Dr Thomas Francis Ryan (T.F. Ryan, or Tom), in Nhill, Victoria, where his experiences included radiology and pharmacy. In 1927 he was Acting House Surgeon in Dr Tom Ryan’s absence. Dr Angus had become engaged to Gladys Forsyth and they decided he further his studies overseas in the UK in 1927. He studied at London University College Hospital and at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and in 1928, was awarded FRCS (Fellow from the Royal College of Surgeons), Edinburgh. He worked his passage back to Australia as a Ship’s Surgeon on the on the Australian Commonwealth Line’s T.S.S. Largs Bay. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1929, in Ballarat. (They went on to have one son (Graham 1932, born in SA) and two daughters (Helen (died 12/07/1996) and Berenice (Berry), both born at Mira, Nhill According to Berry, her mother Gladys made a lot of their clothes. She was very talented and did some lovely embroidery including lingerie for her trousseau and beautifully handmade baby clothes. Dr Angus was a ‘flying doctor’ for the A.I.M. (Australian Inland Ministry) Aerial Medical Service in 1928. Its first station was in the remote town of Oodnadatta, where Dr Angus was stationed. He was locum tenens there on North-South Railway at 21 Mile Camp. He took up this ‘flying doctor’ position in response to a call from Dr John Flynn; the organisation was later known as the Flying Doctor Service, then the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A lot of his work during this time involved dental surgery also. Between 1928-1932 he was surgeon at the Curramulka Hospital, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. In 1933 Dr Angus returned to Nhill and purchased a share of the Nelson Street practice and Mira hospital (a 2 bed ward at the Nelson Street Practice) from Dr Les Middleton one of the Middleton Brothers, the current owners of what previously once Dr Tom Ryan’s practice. Dr Tom and his brother had worked as surgeons included eye surgery. Dr Tom Ryan performed many of his operations in the Mira private hospital on his premises. He had been House Surgeon at the Nhill Hospital 1902-1926. Dr Tom Ryan had one of the only two pieces of radiology equipment in Victoria during his practicing years – The Royal Melbourne Hospital had the other one. Over the years Dr Tom Ryan had gradually set up what was effectively a training school for country general-practitioner-surgeons. Each patient was carefully examined, including using the X-ray machine, and any surgery was discussed and planned with Dr Ryan’s assistants several days in advance. Dr Angus gained experience in using the X-ray machine there during his time as assistant to Dr Ryan. When Dr Angus bought into the Nelson Street premises in Nhill he was also appointed as the Nhill Hospital’s Honorary House Surgeon 1933-1938. His practitioner’s plate from his Nhill surgery is now mounted on the doorway to the Port Medical Office at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. When Dr Angus took up practice in the Dr Edward and Dr Tom Ryan’s old premises he obtained their extensive collection of historical medical equipment and materials spanning 1884-1926. A large part of this collection is now on display at the Port Medical Office at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village in Warrnambool. In 1939 Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool where he purchased “Birchwood,” the 1852 home and medical practice of Dr John Hunter Henderson, at 214 Koroit Street. (This property was sold in1965 to the State Government and is now the site of the Warrnambool Police Station and an ALDI sore is on the land that was once their tennis court). The Angus family was able to afford gardeners, cooks and maids; their home was a popular place for visiting dignitaries to stay whilst visiting Warrnambool. Dr Angus had his own silk worm farm at home in a Mulberry tree. His young daughter used his centrifuge for spinning the silk. Dr Angus was appointed on a part-time basis as Port Medical Officer (Health Officer) in Warrnambool and held this position until the 1940’s when the government no longer required the service of a Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool; he was thus Warrnambool’s last serving Port Medical Officer. (Masters of immigrant ships arriving in port reported incidents of diseases, illness and death and the Port Medical Officer made a decision on whether the ship required Quarantine and for how long, in this way preventing contagious illness from spreading from new immigrants to the residents already in the colony.) Dr Angus was a member of the Australian Medical Association, for 35 years and surgeon at the Warrnambool Base Hospital 1939-1942, He served with the Australian Department of Defence as a Surgeon Captain during WWII 1942-45, in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W., completing his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. During his convalescence he carved an intricate and ‘most artistic’ chess set from the material that dentures were made from. He then studied ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Eye and Ear Hospital and created cosmetically superior artificial eyes by pioneering using the intrascleral cartilage. Angus received accolades from the Ophthalmological Society of Australasia for this work. He returned to Warrnambool to commence practice as an ophthalmologist, pioneering in artificial eye improvements. He was Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist to Warrnambool Base Hospital for 31 years. He made monthly visits to Portland as a visiting surgeon, to perform eye surgery. He represented the Victorian South-West subdivision of the Australian Medical Association as its secretary between 1949 and 1956 and as chairman from 1956 to 1958. In 1968 Dr Angus was elected member of Spain’s Barraquer Institute of Barcelona after his research work in Intrasclearal cartilage grafting, becoming one of the few Australian ophthalmologists to receive this honour, and in the following year presented his final paper on Living Intrasclearal Cartilage Implants at the Inaugural Meeting of the Australian College of Ophthalmologists in Melbourne In his personal life Dr Angus was a Presbyterian and treated Sunday as a Sabbath, a day of rest. He would visit 3 or 4 country patients on a Sunday, taking his children along ‘for the ride’ and to visit with him. Sunday evenings he would play the pianola and sing Scottish songs to his family. One of Dr Angus’ patients was Margaret MacKenzie, author of a book on local shipwrecks that she’d seen as an eye witness from the late 1880’s in Peterborough, Victoria. In the early 1950’s Dr Angus, painted a picture of a shipwreck for the cover jacket of Margaret’s book, Shipwrecks and More Shipwrecks. She was blind in later life and her daughter wrote the actual book for her. Dr Angus and his wife Gladys were very involved in Warrnambool’s society with a strong interest in civic affairs. He had an interest in people and the community. They were both involved in the creation of Flagstaff Hill, including the layout of the gardens. After his death (28th March 1970) his family requested his practitioner’s plate, medical instruments and some personal belongings be displayed in the Port Medical Office surgery at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, and be called the “W. R. Angus Collection”. The First Aid textbook is significant as an example of first aid treatment in the early to mid 20th century. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The collection of medical instruments and other equipment is culturally significant, being an historical example of medicine, administration, household equipment and clothing from late 19th to mid-20th century. Dr Angus assisted Dr Tom Ryan, a pioneer in the use of X-rays and in ocular surgery. Handbook, First Aid, "First Aid to the Injured", part of the W.R. Angus Collection. Book was written and published by The Authorised textbook of the St. John Ambulance Association, 1939 - 39th Edition, 8th impression. Diagram attached inside front cover shows bones and arteries. Textbook includes illustrations, diagrams and photos. Inscribed in black ink "W.R. Angus / Warrnambool / Victoria / 1939" Inscribed in black ink "W.R. Angus / Warrnambool / Victoria / 1939" Handwritten “ANGUS” in capital letters on foot edge of text block. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, dr w r angus, dr ryan, t.s.s. largs bay, warrnambool base hospital, nhill base hospital, mira hospital, flying doctor, department of defence australia, australian army, army, medical treatment, medical history, medical education, st john first aid, book, st john ambulance association, medical textbook, first aid textbook

Certificate from the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England, the St. John Ambulance Association. This is to certify that Elizabeth Ward has attended a course of instruction at the Victoria centre of the Association and is qualified to render First aid to the injured.st john ambulance, certificate

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - St. John Ambulance Association to certify that Gertie Perry has received elementary instruction in the principles of First Aid and Home Nursing on 14/12/1931. Miss Perry was awarded a Credit for successfully passing the examinations on both subjects; and is signed by the President, Instructor and Examiner.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, st. john ambulance association

A booklet compiled from Dr. Cosgrave's "Hints and helps for Home Nursing and Hygiene" to assist students in preparing for the Nursing Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association.A booklet of 64 pages. Contains questions and answers about home nursingHand written: V Hood 8 Park. St Northoctest john ambulance association, home nursing, nursing

Hard cover book, First Aid to The Injured Author: James Cantlie Publisher: St John Ambulance Association Date: 1915 Further Information: Black colour with white titles and a St Johns icon or logo to front cover.non-fictionFirst Aid to the Injured was the official training manual of the St John Ambulance Association, arranged to follow the syllabus of their First Aid course. It was written by James Cantlie for the St John Ambulance Association. The volume is a practical instructional text covering anatomy basics, how to treat fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, circulation and blood loss, the nervous system, poisoning cases, and the organisation of first aid response essentially a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of First Aid, reflecting the state of medical knowledge at the time.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, first aid to the injured, book

Bandage used by Maggie Walker while attending First Aid Training during World War One approximately 1916 while her fiance Thomas Bishop was serving overseas. They married after the war. This bandage remained in the Bishop family for many years and was treasured. This would have been fairly standard equipment in first aid training. Probably had an associated instruction card that explained the numbers on each method of using the bandage as printed on the bandage.Triangular shaped bandage of calico material with multiple printed diagrams showing how to use item. Indicates base edge as well as sides and pointPrinted on top point the St John Ambulance Association Star "THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION" "M.W." written in permanent pen on edge

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A small black cloth bound first-aid book with title and St John Ambulance logo printed in white. first aid, book, first aid training, reading, community, charity, wodonga, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection

Used during World War 1. Belonged to G. & M. Colling.White sling, triangular, linen with printed black design of figures to show how sling is applied. From St. John Ambulance.bandages, medical textiles

DVD. St. John Ambulance ''History Lives'' Photos.st. john's bendigo, ambulance services

Index, notes, ill (b/w), p.228.non-fictionA history of the Brigade from its foundation in Victoria, arranged into chapters each dealing with the work of an individual commissioner. Includes illustrations.st john ambulance brigade - victorian district, ambulance services

When he died in 2007, Wally Byrne, left a legacy of public service that many would be proud to emulate. Having served in the Royal Australian Navy in the Pacific during the Second War World War, Wally later joined the Victorian Civil Ambulance as an ambulance officer. In a career that spanned more than 35 years, Wally was based at Lonsdale Street, Latrobe Street and Fairfield. He became Station Officer at the busy Latrobe Street before moving into the Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) system. Promoted to District Officer he became officer in charge of communications and served in this role until his retirement. Chas Martin, one of Wally’s communications staff at Latrobe Street, recalled that Wally was an efficient and well liked manager. He was also a very social person. Having purchased a block of land at Christmas Hills, Wally and his family hosted regular weekend BBQ’s there for his communications staff, other ambulance officers, and their families. Wally’s son Jon, later joined Ambulance Victoria, became a paramedic and now holds a senior role in the organisation. Light green certificate white St John Ambulance logo top left corner.THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM THE PRIORY IN AUSTRALIA

St John International Ambulance outside Unley Ambulance stationBlack and white photograph of St John Ambulance outside Unley ambulance stationST JOHN AMBULANCE TRANSPORT DIVISION unley

Document, W.D.Mason Collection, The St. John Ambulance Association certificate certifying that Melva Mason has attended a course of Instruction at the Victoria Centre of the Association, and has qualified to render '' first aid to the Injured''. Dated 21.9.1944.business, retail, w d mason

St John Dodge ambulance. This vehicle was presented to St John by the combined South Australian metropolitan racing clubs.Black and white photograph of St John ambulance Registration number 244-165ST JOHN AMBULANCE TRANSPORT DIVISION st john, dodge

Article published in the St John Ambulance Historical Society of Australia journal, volume 9 (2009-2010), about the life and nursing career of Emma Maud McCarthy. Maud McCarthy had a profound influence on nursing, serving overseas throughout WWI and then later becoming "one of the first senior nurses to recognise the impact of war on minds, she set up separate units for men who had self-harmed and she pioneered nurse anaesthetists in the British Armed Forces" (-Rosemary Shields). Photocopied article from the St John History Journal. The first page is a copy of the contents page of volume 9, followed by copies of pages 49-55 containing the article and photographs. nursing history, world war 1, world war 1914-1918, first world war, wwi, australian medical history, british medical history, nurses, emma maud mccarthy, maud mccarthy

Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence and StJohn's ambulance service.Cast alloy metal medals (gold coloured) of complex shapes, consisting of 4 pieces, 1 larger and 3 smaller, connected together in a ladder formation by small linking rings. Two pieces (the larger piece and one of the smaller pieces) have been electro-plated and are silver coloured. The main medal reads "The St John Ambulance Association". Each of the smaller pieces has a year printed on it - these cover the years 1941-1943 On the back of the main medal: "484333 Charles Page". Each of the 3 smaller medals: "484333"charles page, medal, ambulance