It has been interesting to revisit the John Flynn Story, after spending time at the hospital named after him. He was a teacher, then a Presbyterian Minister, and established the Australian Inland Mission, and the Flying Doctor Service.
I was particularly touched by this story - "In 1917, Flynn heard news of a stockman named Jimmy Darcy who was seriously injured when he fell from his horse on his country property in Western Australia. It was 500 kilometres to the nearest doctor and 50 kilometres from a town. Darcy's friends discovered him and rushed to get assistance. A doctor in Perth was contacted by Morse code. The doctor had to reply in Morse code with instructions for an operation. Although they had no medical experience, Darcy's friends performed the operation to save his life. Thirteen days later after travelling by boat, car, buggy, horse and foot, the doctor from Perth arrived. Unfortunately, Darcy had died three days before. Touched by the story of Jimmy Darcy, John Flynn took it upon himself to find a way to bring medical help to people living in the remote regions of the outback."
John Flynn is on the Australian twenty dollar note.
On a more mundane note, I've been itching to get out in the vege patch, but it is still so waterlogged! Rain does appear to be clearing though! Notice there is a lovely new crop of limes, and the salad greens are magnificient. So will find some other jobs today, and look forward to fine days soon.
Jan
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If you look closely at the $20 note you will see someone on a camel - that is the first Presbytarian inland missionary of the Presbytarian Inland Mission that Flynn founded. The mission continues today too... but they tend not to use the camels any more.
ohh... I didn't read the notes around the picture of the $20 note above... you obviously would know that already!
I still remember my first trip to Australia, learning about this man and the Flying Doctor Service. It made a lasting impression on me. What wonderful idea he had.
What a wonderful man. I didn't realise his beginnings, so thank you for bringing this story to everyones attention. My sister served as an outback Sister at Oodnadatta, with the Flying Doctors. She and another nurse were also the Bush Padres.It was tiring work but she loved it. xx
Thanks for your comments, Rod, always great to hear from you. I've handled notes and not taken any notice, a lesson to be more aware of details around me.
You probably knew more about the Flying Doctor Service than I did, Penny, just as locals take things for granted and visitors are so much more aware.
It is a small world sometimes, and a wonderful tradition of Nursing in your family.
I see that John Flynn has had more memorials dedicated to him than any other Australian, he accomplished so much for Outback Australia.
what a great story,I hope there are a few more John Flynns in this world we need them.
Lovely story about giving. Yes I am sick of the rain and also have a water logged vegie patch.
Jan, I enjoyed this touching story. I love biographies and testimonies!
Thanks for sharing the story of john flynn, we drive past that hospital so much and I didn't realise the special history behind it. Hopefully some sun is on its way to you and you can enjoy gardening in it once more. our veggie patch is water logged to.
very interesting thanks for sharing, have a great day my friend
What a great story thankyou for sharing it :-)
Blessing Heidi x
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so glad to read this post. Well done
I knew who John Flynn was, but not the details of that sad story with the poor horse rider. Great to read the inspiration behind such a wonderful service. Thanks for sharing, Jan. Blessings, xx
Hi there! It's been a long time since I visited you. Saw your name on an old version of my blog and came by to say hi.
I hope you're both doing well - sounds like you might have had something going on, to have spending time at/in the hospital.
That's a wonderful story - tragedy into blessings! (Flynn)
Beautiful card you showed us.
Nice to "see you" again! Take care!
So true, Cathy!
Yes, they are so valuable!
Good to hear from you too, Joy. We are hosing our vegie patch now.
Glad you enjoyed the post, Barbara! Trust all well with you.
Yes good to read about people who have done so much for the community.
Lovely to hear from you Glennis. Thanks.
Great to hear from you too Jenn, and everyone else too. Yes we are doing well thankyou... always great to get out of hospital the better for it!
Yes we have all the details at our fingertips these days with google. He had such energy to do so much!
Blessings
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