Glen Innes Lions Club – Glen Innes News

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2025

Glen Innes Lions Celebrate Inspiring Youth of the Year Contest

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes Lions Club

The Glen Innes Lions Club recently hosted its annual Lions Youth of the Year event, proudly led by Chairperson Lion Terry te Velde. Four talented students from Glen Innes High School — Azalea Singh, Ilyssa Newbury, Jayden McIntyre, and William Lynn — impressed judges and guests alike with their confidence, intellect, and poise. Each contestant participated in panel interviews, responded to two impromptu questions, and delivered a five-minute prepared speech on a topic of their choice. Guests were treated to an entertaining performance by the Jacaranda Highlander Celtic Dancers, while representatives from Glen Innes Lions, Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions,…

Our History – Dr Fred Buddee

Local NewsDr Fred Buddee, Glen Innes Lions Club, Our Local History

In 1934 Dr Fred Buddee who held a Bachelor of Medicine, Master of Surgery, and was a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, bought Dr Gerard Gall’s medical practice. Fred and Margaret Buddee had six children Barbara, Wallis, Bill, (who followed his father into medicine), Margaret, Donald, and David. Their property, ‘Strawberry Hills’ of 500 acres was managed by Lloyd Rees. Dr Buddee took over Dalhousie Maternity Hospital in the late 1930s and added a three-bed ward in 1941 and from 1947 the hospital rented Dalhousie from him as their separate maternity unit. He was an alderman…

Glen Industries Receives Life-Saving AED from Local Lions Club

Local NewsEarl Sharman, Glen Industries, Glen Innes Lions Club

Glen Innes Lions Club has made another significant contribution to community safety with the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Glen Industries, helping ensure that those in need of urgent cardiac care are well supported. An AED is a portable, user-friendly device that can be used to assist someone who is experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The machine is designed to be used by anyone, even those without medical training, making it an invaluable tool in emergencies. AEDs are typically easy to operate, with the device providing verbal instructions to guide the user through the process. Lions Club…