These
pages are dedicated to former members of the British South Africa Police (BSAP) force who
served with the force until April 1980. They provide a forum through which former
members of this fine force can communicate. We welcome contact by former members of the
force and by others who were associated with the force or who had an interest in the
activities of the force. The BSA Police Regimental Association is an apolitical
group of former members of the British South Africa Police Force formed for the purpose
of:
providing benevolence to former members of the Force, their wives and families;
establishing social contact between members of the Association; and
providing sporting, recreation and leisure facilities to its members.
Poll
Please could you take a few seconds to complete the poll below
Who is Visiting and
Reading these Pages? The Webmaster would like to receive some feedback on who is visiting the
site and who has an interest in this Notice and News Section.
In line with the above poll, please send him a message
(click on the link just below) and let him know:
where you are from and if you are an ex member of
the force;
why you visit and what your general interest in the
site is;
how frequently you visit the site;
which is your favourite page/section; and
what enhancements you would like to see to the
site.
Message Board
Please visit the Message Board to
see if you can help out in any way towards those enties already made, or add
you own items if you are looking for someone, something, or need help. Click
on the link above. those who have left notices might wish to clear
them, please advise. 6 June 2008
Death: John Jeremy Hicks
5360
Dick Glanville reports the sad death of John Hicks who died in Praslin,
Seychelles on 5 June 2008 following a long illness. John served in the
force between June 1955 and November 1976 and retired with the rank of
Superintendent. 6 June 2008
Aussie Outpost now
Available
We have just uploaded the latest
Aussie Outpost for your reading pleasure. Please follow the
link above. 6 June 2008
Death: Michael Richard
Goring Brough 4446
Athol Estment reports the death of Mike Brough on 30 May 2008 at St Annes,
Harare, ZImbabwe. Mike served between June 1949 and August 1970
retiring as Inspector, when he was based at Q Rep, Depot. 6 June 2008
Death: Charles Walter
Mitchley 5554
Sadly, we report the death of Charles "Mitch" Mitchley who died in Bulawayo,
Zimbabwe on 24 May 2008. Charles served in the force from September
1956 through to September 1976 and retired with the rank of Section Officer.
He was a well known character, fondly remembered, who served mostly in
Matabeleland Province. 29 May 2008
Natal
Newsletter April 2008 We have receved and posted the Kwa Zulu-Natal
Newsletter April 2008 Edition for your reading pleasure.
We haven't had one of these for a while (OB Extracts being the exception of
course).
29 May 2008
Central Newsletter No 93
We have just added the Central Newsletter
to the site for your reading pleasure. 26 May 2008
Death: Michael Leonard
Leach 5479
It is with great regret that we advise of the recent death of Mike Leach at
Basildon, United Kingdom on 23 May 2008. Mike was a well known and
respected member of the force who served as Hon. Sec of the United Kingdom
Branch for over twenty years after his retirement from the BSA Police.
Mike served in the force between May 1956 and November 1980 retiring with
the rank of Chief Superintendent. He will be sadly missed. 24 May 2008
Death:
Peter Henry Nicholls 5921 Sadly, we have received news of the recent death, on 2 April 2008, of
'Peter Nicholls who died at Chermside, Brisbane, Australia. Peter
served in the force from December 1958 to April 1970, retiring with the rank
of Section Officer.
24 May 2008
There is a new edition of
the Western Cape Outpost to Read Western Cape May Edition of the
Outpost (No 59) is available on this site for your reading pleasure. 18 May 2008
Death: Tony John Dumbrell
4104
We regret to advise of the recent death, on 11 May 2008, of Tony Dumbrell at
Brighton, United Kingdom. Tony attested into the BSA Police in June
1946 and served until 1951, when he resigned with the rank of Sergeant.
His last posting was in Bulawayo Urban. 18 May 2008
Death: Anthony Conrad
Seward 5923
With regret we announce the death of Tony Seward from cancer at Chichester,
United Kingdom on 14 May 2008. Tony was born in Edmonton England
during WWII and attested into the force in December 1958. He served
most of his career in the Districts, much of it in the Victoria Province and
ended his career at PGHQ, with the rank of Inspector, in the Honours and
Awards section in November 1983 - a good 25 years in service. He
was the author of The Victorians Memories of South Africa and Rhodesia
and had a special passion for the Province
in which he served, dedicating a chat group to this called
victoriansworldwide 17 May 2008
Lost
Members Listing: Its Growing! Please spare a few minutes to cast your eyes down the list of lost
members and let me know if you can updated their E-mail particulars.
Branch Secretaries - Please may I have updates of your databases.
To see the list go to Lost and Found
17 May 2008
Return To Rutland Water Braai You are cordially invited to the BSAP Regimental Association
UK Branch Event at Whitwell Hotel & Conference Centre (near Rutland Water)
on Saturday 26th July 2008.
The Braai is on again; much the same format as last year and more
importantly – same prices. The hotel provides a meal, not just salad and
boerwors will be available for those who wish to purchase. You get a
barbeque style meal as well as salad. Accommodation charges are competitive
and the rooms excellent. The scenic venue, by the lake, is peaceful and
relaxing with locally available water sports, cruises, walking, cycling,
bird watching, stately homes, public gardens, all within easy reach, if you
have the time.
Accommodation on-site is limited so please do apply as soon as
possible. Alternative accommodation is available locally but this does get
scarce.
Limited accommodation has been reserved for the Friday night, for
those wishing to arrive early and make a weekend break of it. These will
get priority booking.
For any wishing to stay for a third night, the accommodation rate for
that night will be reduced to 50%
Entry cover to the braai-barbeque includes choice of beef, chicken and
pork, jacket potatoes, selection of salads, selection of breads. We will
supply boerwors to order, which may be cooked by you, but no other
personal food or drink may be consumed on the premises.
As usual, the Reunion Centre will be open all day Saturday with
historical and memorabilia displays, adjoining bar facilities and meeting
area with tea and coffee.
Please remember to bring a contribution for the Rutland raffle so we
can make it a bumper one this year.
Bookings, Cancellations & Confirmation
All bookings are subject to availability and must be received before
June 01, 2008
When bookings are confirmed, they must be paid in full within seven
days.
Notice of cancellation can only be considered at the discretion of the
organisers, if received at least 30 days prior to the event and will be
subject to a minimum cancellation charge of £5.
OB Extracts - 14 May 2008
Another publication of OB Extracts,
from Fred Mason has been posted to the site. 17 May 2008
Dog Section Members Get
Together
Trevor Hughes and George Mclennan are arranging a get together of former Dog
Section members in the latter part of August 2008, in Johannesburg.
Interested former members can contact Andy Schoultz through the webmaster. 17 May 2008
Another Book! Delta
Scout by Anthony Trethowan 9129
Anthony Trethowan has just released his book Delta Scout through publishers 30
Degrees South in South Africa. I have just finished reading this
autobiography of Trethowan's police service with interest and enjoyed the
nostalgic recollections. 17 May 2008
John Franklyn Bellamy
3005: 100th Birthday ! !
We extend our most heartfelt and sincere congratulations to John on the
occasion of his 100th Birthday on Saturday 12 January 2008. For a few
more details visit the
UK Home News. 27 April 2008
Another History
of the BSA Police: Coming Soon! As some members are aware, there is
a project afoot to re-publish the History of the BSAP on similar lines to
that produced in 2000. This new edition will be a 'coffee table' production
with up to 1000 photographs and maps, with additional material gleaned from
the Outpost, and other sources, and considerably enhanced by unpublished
stories by former members. It will follow the set-up of two recent best
-selling publications featuring units of the Rhodesian Army and hopes to
take advantage of the current interest in Zimbabwe, emphasizing the unique
role we played in the development of Rhodesia. To this end addressees are
kindly asked to circulate this letter to their branch members and ask that
any relevant stories and particularly photographs be sent to Nick Russell
(ex-DSO 9596) at
nick.russell@bordermail.com.au. There is great urgency about this as the
SA-based publisher is anxious to complete the book in time for this year's
Christmas market. Nick and I would value and be most grateful for your help
and co-operation in advancing this project. Thank you. Hugh Phillips (4770) 27 April 2008
Talking of
History... I would like to draw your attention to a piece in
the latest UK Home News concerning the history of the BSA Police. A
committee has been formed by the UK Branch of the Regimental Association
concerning this very important subject. Please visit the link History Section. 27 April 2008
Transvaal Outpost and UK Home News
Posted to the Site Two more newsletter have been posted to the site
for your reading pleasure. Thanks to Glenn Macaskill, we have the Transvaal Outpost March 2008
Edition which came through at the weekend, and I have also 'pulled'
the UK Home News Spring Edition
for publication on the site. Editors producing newletters for the
Regimental Branch, please remember your website is always happy to carry
your material on the site, for a broader readership. 27 April 2008
Tim Beddard's
(5896): Former Members' Web Site upgraded
An enhanced Former Members' Web Site for the BSA Police has be presented by
Tim Beddard and may be found at the following link: www.bsapolice.com - and well
worth a visit. If you are on a dial up connection you may experience a
delay in the initial page download. Broadband users should be alright. Tim seeks comment and critique - you may contact him
via the website. 26 April 2008
Death: Jack Walsh
7366 The recent death of Jack Walsh on or about 19 April 2008
at Ayr, Scotland has been reported, with regret, by Barry Henson, Honourable
Secretary, United Kingdom Branch. Jack retired from the BSA Police
force in February 1982, having served from June 1965, ending his career with
the rank of Chief Superintendent attached to Staff Branch in the Finance
Section at PGHQ. 26 April 2008
Death: George Rome Hall
4936
The Webmaster regrets to advise the not so recent passing away of George
Hall, who died on 8 September 2007 at Wetherby, West Yorkshire in the United
Kingdom. George served in the force between June 1952 and June 1955
completing 3 years as a Constable. 26 April 2008
Another OB
Extract I have posted a further OB Extract from Fred Mason under the Association
Page heading Kwazulu Natal - go to OB Extracts 26 April 2008
Death: Brian Francis
Darling 4712
Sadly we report the death of Brian Darling at Shropshire, United Kingdom on
8 April 2008 following a long fight with cancer. Brian served in the
BSA Police between May 1951 and July 1972, most of his service being in the
plain-clothes branch. He retired as a Detective Chief Inspector.
10 April 2008
Death:
Robert Malcolm 'Bob' Savage 5164
United Kingdom Branch report the death of Bob Savage, a former Detective
Chief Inspector, on 5 April 2008 at Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Bob
served in the force between November 1953 and January 1974. 10 April 2008
Death John Kenneth George
Martin 5822
Barry Henson advises of the recent death of 5822 Johnny Martin on 10 March
2008 in Essex, United Kingdom. Johnny served in the force between
March 1958 and April 1983, retiring with the rank of Chief Superintendent.
14 March 2008
Death John Cannon
4305
With regret, I advise of the death of 4305 John Cannon DFC, CPM on 3 March
2008 in Durban. He served in the force between July 1948 and August
1971 retiring with the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner.
This web site has items which are mostly of interest to former members of the British
South Africa Police. For you ease of navigation the contents are listed with the
brief description of the pages you may wish to visit.
Register with the Webmaster: The webmaster maintains a
current listing of all former regular members of the force with their e-mail contact and
other details. If you wish to stay in touch with other former members,
register with the webmaster. Please note this is a confidential listing and is not
for publication on this web site or in any other media;
Special Notices: Please visit this
page for updates on pensions and other news you should be aware of - there
is a 1957 recruit anniversary coming up;
Association Branches: Details of Association branches in
your area, and the people running these branches are listed for your information. We
encourage former members to join the Association and contribute to branch activities;
Newsletters: The Central Newsletter and most of the Branch
Newsletters are published on this site;
BSA Police History:
This is a new page under construction which may be of interest to visitors
who have a bent for history - New;
Books: Books concerning the Regiment are, listed, offered or
reviewed;
Former Member Listings: You can peruse lists of former
members and leave your details for publication on these listings for others to make
contact with you;
Lost and Found Listing:A list of members previously
registered with the webmaster who appear to have change e-mail addresses or are sought by
other former members;
In Memoriam Listing:Sadly, many members of "The
Regiment" have passed on and here we list them;
Message Board: For those who wish to advertise services,
products and news (please keep it Regimentally orientated;
Discussion Groups: Join the free e-mail based
discussion groups comprising a general BSAP group, a History group, a Traffic Group, and a
Bush war group (please note these lists are restricted);
External Links Page:This page has been set aside for
external links which are considered of interest to former members. If you have
a link you think should be on this web site - please complete the forms.
To navigate around these pages please use the links section on the left of the page or
just click on the links above.
We wish to acknowledge the generous
ongoing sponsorship of this website by a number of
individuals and branches of the Regimental Association.
We are also grateful to Nigel Edwards
of NetLogistics (www.netlogistics.ca
Tel:613-921-2330)) for his continued support and assistance with the web site.
We should also record our grateful thanks to Peter Hirst (7996) who had the wisdom to
"book" the domain bsap.org some time ago and who has passed this onto the the
Regimental Association for its use. Thanks also go to Dick Hamley (5567) who has
allowed a limited number of his works from "The Regiment", by Richard Hamley
(ISBN 0-620-25394-0) to be displayed on these pages.
