THE AMBULANCE.
(To tlie Editor.) Sir,—l see that the members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board have again been considering this matter. I am sure that they have done all in their power to make the present waggon suitable for purposes of invalid transport, but their best efforts are futile in view of the state of the road?. "With all deference to those members who think otherwise, I must express my strong conviction that the Ashfonl Utters are much preferable to the best ambulance waggon when the roads are rough. Except in Quoen-strect, -where the asphalted road i 3 simply perfect for invalid transport, the Ashford Litters can be run on the pavement, and. when there is any rough place or one street intersects another, the bearers can lift the Litter without any inconvenience to the patient.. Even with a good driver and a quiet horse, it is impossible for a large vehicle, like an ambulance waggon, to avoid all ruts and obstructions, the Mnallcst of which may caure the patient great agony or even do him an irreparable injury.—l am, etc.,
WILLIAM RATTRAY, Secretary of Auckland Centre of St John Ambulance Association.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 146, 20 June 1906, Page 8
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194THE AMBULANCE. Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 146, 20 June 1906, Page 8
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