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Harold adds an OAM to his CV achievements
Les Pearson reports:
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Dr Harold Lane ... honoured by OAM.
word rural listed – because rural is a very important word in that context.” He praised the ongoing work of the doctors in the Wakefield Plains medical clinic. “Balaklava has a very good group of GPs there at the moment,” Dr Lane said. “The district has been very fortunate for a number of years. “Even before my time, the GPs there were quite outstanding.” Despite now residing in the city with wife, Peg, Dr Lane is a regular visitor to Balaklava, with other son, Andrew and his family, still living in the town. “I was there last week getting my car dents knocked out by Balaklava Crash Repairs,” he said. Apparently a driver had backed into his vehicle and not had the courtesy to leave contact or insurance details. “I wasn’t an OAM back then I guess,” Dr Lane joked. His passion for the area is still evident. “I would still love to be back in Balaklava,” Dr Lane said. “It’s a wonderful district. “Not just Balaklava but all the people in that Wakefield Plains area.” • Other Queen’s Birthday award win-
...Exceptional leadership, innovation and outstanding devotion to duty ...
Dr La ne ’s lis t of co services over the ye mm un ity ars include but is not limited to: • Di vis ion al Me dic al Of John Ambulance, 19 fic er, St 64 - 1980; Corps Medical Officer, 1980-1999; • Pr inc ipa l Me dic al Offic er an d Board Member, Balaklav a Hospital, 1965 – 1993; • Pa sto ra l As sis tan t, Diocese of Willochra, An gli ca n 1965-2007; • Club Surgeon, Balak lava Racing Cl ub , sin ce 19 63 ; Co mm itt ee Member, since 1975; Lif e Member, 2001; • Pr es ide nt, Ba lak lav a Club, for over 20 years Cr ick et during the 1980s and 1990s; • President, Lower No rth Association, for four ye Cricket ars during the 1990s; • President, Balaklava Golf Club, 1972-1973; • Fellow, Royal Australi an of Ge ne ra l Pr ac tit ion College er s; Lif e Member; • Fe llo w, Au str ali an Co lle ge of Rural and Remote Me dicine. ners with local connections included Jessica Dames, of Burra and Robert Ashby, of Hallett. Mrs Dames was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to arts administration in South Australia through the Independent Arts Association, as a supporter of emerging artists and writers, and to the promotion of cultural events. Her roles includedAustralian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Governor from 1986-1989, Clare Regional Tourism Committee member in 2005 and South Australian Living Arts Festival chair in 2008 and 2009. Mr Ashby was announced as an AM for service to the merino sheep breeding and wool growing industry, particularly through executive roles with professional organisations. The awards will be presented at a ceremony later this year.
’ David’s CSM for RAAF service BALAKLAVA’s David Coles received a Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) for meritorious achievement as the Maintenance Training Flight Commander at Number 292 Squadron. The Australian Conspicuous Service Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement or dedication to duty in non-war like situations to members of the Australian Defence Force. Warrant Officer Coles works at the Edinburgh RAAF base heading a team of 26 instructors, who guide young tradespeople through their respective apprenticeships, in both mechanical and avionic trades, to eventually work on maintaining RAAF aircraft. His award details said: “Warrant Officer Coles played a critical role in improving technical training at Number 292 Squadron, Number 92 Wing.
“His efforts in improving initial and follow-on technical training will have long-term maintenance efficiency benefits for Number 92 Wing and the AP-3C Orion technical workforce. “Warrant Officer Coles’ exceptional leadership, innovation and outstanding devotion to duty are of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Air Force.” He lives locally with wife, Tina, and children, Bethany and Imogen, who attend high school in Balaklava. As an avionics technician by trade, Warrant Officer Coles has spent 28 years in the air force and was humbled to receive the award. “It’s amazing, I’m more than honoured to receive it – but it was a bit of a surprise as I’m just doing my job,” Warrant Officer Coles said.
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WELL-KNOWN former Balaklava GP, Dr Harold Lane, was revealed as a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday Awards, announced on Monday. Dr Lane, who now lives in Beaumont, was honoured by the announcement. “It’s been pretty humbling and I was overwhelmed,” he said. “I’m very fortunate to get recognised because there are people out there who do equally as much as us but don’t get the recognition.” Dr Lane served Balaklava and surrounding districts for 44 years, from 1963 to 2007. On top of the recent OAM announcement, Dr Lane’s other accolades include SA Citizen of the Year and Wakefield Regional Council Citizen of the Year, both in 2004. Dr Lane said he now considered himself semi-retired, but he is never far from the operating room. “I do some surgical assisting from time to time,” he said. “My son, Stephen, is an obstetrician and gynaecologist and I assist him every now and then.” On a recent Tuesday morning, he had a phone call requiring his assistance for an emergency caesarean-section as well. “I also assist a urological gynaecologist on regular sessions,” Dr Lane said. He finds working with his son quite rewarding. “I’m fairly critical but it is nice to work together,” Dr Lane chuckled. “He does all the work and I just hold the things because I’m the assistant.” In their time working together, the pair have had the pleasure of delivering several babies for Balaklava families over the years. It continues a long association of medical services to the area. “Back in the 60s and 70s, we (local GPs) delivered everything,” Dr Lane said. “Medicine has changed a lot since I first started in Balaklava. We would get road trauma and heart attack victims being driven into the hospital (something) metropolitan GPs would never do. “That’s why in the citation it has the
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