Ben Small (Forrest, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Brunswick Junction hosts WA's oldest Red Cross unit, and recently celebrated some of its longest-standing members. Judy Talbot, Norma Booth and Emma Papalia were all recognised for their decades of service to the Brunswick Red Cross unit. Shire of Harvey President Michelle Campbell presented the ladies with their medals for long service, remarking on their contributions to a volunteer unit that has been in operation for some 111 years.

Emma Papalia received a 20-year bar. Norma Booth received a medal for her service as secretary and treasurer over some 48 years as a member. Then we come to the truly incredible service of Judy Talbot OAM. Judy Talbot joined the Brunswick Red Cross before man walked on the moon. Judy has been the Red Cross president for more than 30 years, and co-founded the Roelands Olive Hill Bush Fire Brigade with her husband, Fred, before serving as secretary and treasurer for 39 years. She also became only the second female commodore of an Australian sailing club, in the year 2000. How truly special that three generations of the Talbot family were present to see Judy's latest award, and how lucky indeed is our nation for the contributions of volunteers like these fine Brunswick ladies.