Red Cross Organisation
pp. 37-38 · Read in the full issue
RECENTLY, since war seriously threat ened the British countries in the Pacific, branches of the Red Cross organisation have been formed in most territories.
In New Guinea, under the energetic leadership of Lady McNicoll (wife of the Administrator) and Dr. Brennan (head of the medical services) a large branch of the Red Cross has been formed, and many small communities already are organised under its direction to carry out most of the essential services required.
In Fiji, the St. John Ambulance Asso ciation, assisted by Dr. V. McGusty (dir
ector of medical services) has been extend ing its organisation. The Governor, Sir Harry Luke, is encouraging the move ment. Major J. J. Magrane, chief of police, has arranged lectures on first aid for 60 Fijian policemen, and there are classes also for Europeans and Indians.
The Papuan Division of the Red Cross Society has been very active since its inauguration in July, and the newly-ap pointed committee has arranged lectures in first aid, nursing and anti-aircraft re lief work.
Mr. F. B. Holloway, of Burns, Philp and Co,, Ltd., Rabaul, New Guinea, was in Brisbane in September on leave.
Rev. R. W. Lane, who has been a Seventh Day Adventist missionary in Fiji for 20 years, arrived in Sydney from Suva late in September on a health trip.