Between 1926-1927, there were suggestions to establish St. John Ambulance[1][2][3], citing successful example in Hong Kong[4]. First Aid lecture and examination were held on February 1927 at the YMCA.[5] [6] [7] St. John Ambulance awards were presented in 1928 to ten people.[8]
Sources:
[1] Two Suggestions (1926, December 14). The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), p. 11. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[2] Singapore Free Press, St.J.A.B.-S.P.C.A (1927, July 5). The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, p. 11. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[3] Ambulance Services (1927, August 24). The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, p. 10. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[4] The Ambulance Association Proposal (1927, February 5). The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, p. 11. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[5] The YMCA At Singapore, Programme of Activities for the Year (1927, January 14). The Straits Times, p. 13. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[6] YMCA Activities (1927, January 14). Malaya Tribune, p. 7. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[7] YMCA Notes (1927, January 15). The Straits Times, p. 10. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
[8] Prize Distribution, Singapore YMCA Members’ Social Gathering (1928, December 22). The Straits Times, p. 12. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
