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Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited
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Drovers Run 2024
This WRHS provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to anyone in need, and very importantly, anyone receiving help, not having to pay.
The WRHS operational area extends from the Hawkesbury River in the south, to the Queensland border in the north, and as far west as Brewarrina and Nyngan or even further if tasked. The WRHS operates from three bases across northern NSW, Newcastle, Tamworth and Lismore, using AW139 helicopters.
In March of 2015 a Doctor and Paramedic were included on the helicopter crew 24 hours per day, and the WRHS now responds to over 1,500 life-saving missions each year.
The AW139 Helicopter cost $1,000 per hour in fuel, $1,000 per hour to run the engine, $1,500 for the airframe and for $500 avionics, that’s a total of $4,000 per hour, not including crew.
The Drover’s Run 4WD Outback Adventure is a major fund-raising activity for the WRHS and is being held from the 5th to 22nd August, 2024. Scott and Warren are participating in the Drover Run, to assist with this fund raising.
We invite individuals, or your business to be a Supporting Donor of the 2024 Drover’s Run Outback Adventure, and in turn, we will not only promote your business to the broader community during the event but you will also be assisting to save lives through your tax-deductible donation.
We are looking forward to the 2024 Drover’s Run raising a substantial amount of money for the WRHS and we look forward to and, thank you for you supporting this event.
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Distinguished and Famous people from Benalla Rural City
The Benalla district's notable connections include medicine, naval service and the early life of a New Zealand prime minister. Their local stories begin in schools, shops and farms, well before the achievements for which they became widely known.
🤝 Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop
Edward Dunlop grew up on a farm near Stewarton, attended Benalla High School and began a pharmacy apprenticeship in Benalla in 1924. He later studied medicine and represented Australia in rugby union. During the Second World War he became a prisoner of war, treating and defending fellow captives working on the Burma–Thailand railway. His nickname came from the Dunlop tyre name during university initiation, rather than any shortage of energy. After the war he continued medical work and advocacy for former prisoners.
⚓ Hector Waller
Hector 'Hec' Waller was born in Benalla in 1900 and attended its Higher Elementary School. He entered naval college as a cadet and developed a specialisation in communications before becoming a wartime ship commander. His Mediterranean service in HMAS Stuart brought the Distinguished Service Order and a Bar to that award. He later commanded HMAS Perth and was lost when the cruiser was sunk in the Battle of Sunda Strait in March 1942. His naval career began a considerable distance from the sea.
🤝 Michael Joseph Savage
Michael Joseph Savage was born at Tatong near Benalla in 1872. As a young man he worked in a Benalla wine and spirits shop, attended night classes and served as secretary of the local fire brigade. After labouring in the Riverina and working elsewhere in Victoria, he migrated to New Zealand in 1907. He became its prime minister in 1935, heading the country's first Labour government. His district connections include employment and community service as well as a rural birthplace.
