Noosa News
It is difficult for us to imagine that if a world war broke out today, many of o…
It is difficult for us to imagine that if a world war broke out today, many of our Queensland Ambulance personnel would likely voluntarily enlist in the armed forces to serve their country. This was exactly the
scenario for Queensland Ambulance in both World War I and World War II as we embark on this week’s #ThrowbackThursday.Allan Pettiford commenced as an Honorary Ambulance Officer at QATB Roma in 1938 and enlisted for war service in 1940 where he was attached to the 2/12 Field Ambulance. He was onboard Her Majesty’s Australian Hospital Ship (HMAHS) the “Centaur” when it was torpedoed off the coast of Brisbane on 14 May 1943 and was discharged from the Army on 11 May 1944. He then… More
-
Noosa News24 hours agoNRL grand final quick hits: Reece Walsh creates magic after avoiding sin bin as Broncos survive Hunt, Reynolds injuries to win premiership
-
General24 hours agoHow the internet reacted to Brisbane Broncos winning the NRL grand final
-
General13 hours agoThree youths in police custody after fire at Ashley Youth Detention Centre in northern Tasmania
-
Noosa News15 hours agoNew playground equipment encourages children to learn through ‘risky play’