Death:
David Stanley Brownless 4244
Auv Raath advises, with regret, the death of David Brownless
on 26 May 2012 at Marondera, Zimbabwe. David joined the BSA
Police in May 1948 and served until April 1951, leaving at
his own request, with the rank of Trooper. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 26 May 2012
Death:
Dudley Frederick Naude 6047
Peter Bellingham advises with regret, the death of Dudley
Naude on 14 May 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe, following a long
illness. Dudley joined the BSA Police in August 1959 and served
for 25 years, including a short period in the successor force,
the Zimbabwe Republic Police. He retired in August 1984 with
the rank of Chief Inspector. Dudley was mostly stationed in
the town branch of the force, and during his early career
was actively involved with the Dog Section. He was one of
the founder members of the Special Weapons and Tactic (SWAT)
team and had also served as officer in charge of Avondale
station. He joined the security industry after his retirement
and remained actively involved in dog training. Dudley played
an active role with the Regimental Association as Honorary
Secretary of the Central Committee. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 25 May 2012
Dudley Naude leads a group of dog handlers into action - Author
unknown
Source: Contact - John Lovett
Death:
Keith Graham Rutherfoord 8152
Jon Jordan advises with regret, the death of Keith Rutherfoord
on 13 May 2012 in Perth, Australia, following a long illness.
Keith served ten years in the force after joining in December
1968, leaving at his own request with the rank of Section
Officer. During the earlier part of his service, Keith was
stationed in Manicaland, mostly Umtali, but later transferred
to the Support Unit. He was the recipient of a Commissioner's
Special Commendation (Silver Baton) for bravery, while under
fire during a station attack by terrorists. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his wife, Elaine, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 25 May 2012
Queensland Newsletter:
May 2012 Edition
Mike Edden has submitted yet another Queensland
Newsletter, which carries a three of interesting stories
and good memories by both 9270 Geraint “Bomber” Jones, 6120
Dave Parry. There are other articles written by former members
too... well worth a visit and download. 25 May 2012
Death:
Michael John 'Mike' Horner 6125
Sheila Green, reports with great sadness the death of Mike
Horner on 12 May 2012 at his home in Tunbridge Wells, United
Kingdom. Mike, who was born in Umtali, Southern Rhodesia,
joined the BSA Police in February 1960 and served until February
1970 when he left the force, at his own request, with the
rank of Section Officer. He had served mostly in Matabeleland
and was at one stage attached to Traffic Section, Bulawayo.
After leaving the force Mike worked at RISCO in Redcliffe,
near Que Que and became an active member of the Police Reserve.
Mike emigrated in 1984 to South Africa, settling in Port Elizabeth,
where he worked for Old Mutual. In 1997 Mike retired and settled
in the United Kingdom. He was a former Chairman of the Eastern
Cape Branch of the Regimental Association. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his wife Roxanne, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 13 May 2012
Wedding Anniversary: Dave and Angela Botha
Dave
and Angela (nee Austen) Botha celebrated their 30th Wedding
Anniversary on 7 May 2012. They have two children Taryn-Lee
and Cavlin. Dave(9204) served 1975-81 leaving with the rank
of Section Officer, while Angela (WP495) served 1979-81. They
were both stationed at Salisbury Control Room when they left
the force. They now live in New Zealand. 13 May 2012
Natal Outpost Magazine: May 2012 - No
90
Trevor Dutton has recently issued the 90th
Edition of The Natal Outpost, yet another information
packed publication, with some very intereswting articles,
as we have come to expect from Trevor. Trevor is always happy
to receive feed-back and news about his editorial - his contact
details are on the Natal
Branch page 6 May 2012
Transvaal Outpost: March 2012 - Issue
29
Craig Viljoen, the new Editor of the Transvaal Outpost, has
sent in his March
2012 Edition for your reading pleasure. Read
more about Craig
Viljoen on the Transvaal page. 6 May 2012
Achievements: May Birthday Parade
Messrs. 111768 Craig Coutts a 50th (28 May); 8745 Richard
Pike a 60th (21 May); 8717 Ian Wheeler a 60th (19 May); 8230
Peter Clark a 65th (16 May); 8009 Peter Butler a 65th (10
May); 6763 Kenneth Thomas a 70th (21 May); 6905 Peter Phillips
a 70th (7 May); 6479 Ted Ayers-Hunt a 70th (2 May); 5722 Thomas
Moore a 75th (29 May); 5783 Edward Padget a 75th (7 May);
4645 Anthony Simmonds an 80th (20 May) 1 May 2012
April 2012 News
Death: Andrew Ian Young 4537 Dick Glanville advises with regret, having been notified of the death of Ian Young on 21 April 2012 in Randfontein, South Africa. Ian served twelve years in the force after joining in January 1950, retiring on gratuity with the rank of Sergeant in January 1962. His last station was Lalapanzi from where he moved across to Wankie to join National Parks. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Phyllis, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
29 March 2012
The Scottish Gathering Newsletter, No. 6
The Scottish
Gathering Newsletter has been sent in by the
United Kingdom Branch for your reading pleasure. 29 April 2012
Death: Kenneth John Cutler 5555
Des Howse advises with regret, the death of Ken Cutler on
23 April 2012 in Durban, South Africa, following a long illness.
Ken served twenty-one years in the force after joining in
September 1956, retiring with the rank of Chief Inspector
in April 1977. Before joining the force Ken had been a cabinet
maker and a tobacco farm assistant. Ken spent his entire service
in suburban stations and then Salisbury Central. He was promoted
to Chief Inspector in 1976. Ken had an interest in medal collecting
and militaria and enjoyed football and golf. After leaving
the force he joined the Pinetown Traffic Department. Ken then
went into business on his own in the second hand goods business.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 29 March 2012
The
United Kingdom Outpost: Issue 80 - Spring 2012
Parry Jones has just published the United
Kingdom Outpost (Issue 80 - Spring 2012) and
lodged it with this site for your reading pleasure. This edition
is packed full of news and stories too. As usual you may click
on the image to the right to access the pdf version of this
edition (2,5Mb). Parry has recently taken over as editor of
the United Kingdom Outpost. Previous copies of this magazine
may be found on the United
Kingdom website page. 26 April 2012
Death: Clive Joseph Evans 5768
John Berry advises, with regret, the death of Clive Evans
on 19 April 2012 in Bruckless, County Donegal, Ireland. Clive
joined the BSA Police in September 1957 and served until September
1960, leaving at his own request with the rank of Constable.
He went on to serve in the Nyasaland Police, the following
year, for three years, and later the Royal Hong Kong Police,
where he ended up as a Superintendent in the Special Branch.
Clive had been involved in police intelligence work in Nyasaland
too. He was the recipient of the Colonial Police Medal. Clive
returned to Ireland in 1974. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 21 April 2012
Message from the Queen
The United Kingdom Branch took the opportunity of sending
loyal greetings to Her Majesty the Queen on the august occasion
celebrating the 60th Anniversay of her accession to the throne.
Peter Phillips, Chairman of the United Kingdom Branch circulated
the following response from Her Majesty:
20 April 2012
Death:
Michael Anthony 'Scouse' Jones 5509
Des Howse advises, with regret, the death of Scouse Jones
on 13 April 2012 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Scouse
joined the BSA Police in June 1956 and served until January
1978, retiring with the rank of Superintendent. He had previously
served in the Grenadier Guards on National Service and then
the Manchester City Police. Scouse, or Mike as some referred
to him, served mostly in Salisbury Province and is credited
with having set up the Salisbury Crime Prevention Unit (CPU).
He was transferred to Matableland in 1975 and soon thereafter
commissioned. Scouse was active in football and cricket during
his service in the force. He emigrated to South Africa and
was a member of both the Transvaal and Natal Branches. Our
thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 20 April 2012
BSA Police Challenge Coin
I was delighted to receive my two BSA Police challenge medallions
recently per kind favour of a recent traveler. These coins
were designed by former member Will Cornell 6388, and manufactured
by Symbol Arts.
Challenge coins apparently became popular in World War II
where members of a special forces unit would carry their unit
coins where ever they went. This invoked the concept of challenges
to produce the coin if you were a member of the unit, and
if you failed to do so, you would suffer buying the next round!
I believe there were only 100 of these BSA Police challenge
coins minted, so there a loads of former members out there
who will be buying the drinks... make sure you challenge the
next former member you meet, if you have yours!
, but note that he may no longer have any remaining in stock
20 April 2012
Death:
Christopher Robin Phillips 7206
Peter Bellingham advises, with regret, the death of Christopher
Phillips on 6 April 2012 in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Christopher
joined the BSA Police in December 1964 and served until March
1971, leaving at his own request with the rank of Patrol Officer.
He went on to become the Deputy Sheriff and Messenger of Court
in Mutare. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 20 April 2012
Queensland
Newsletter April 2012
Mike Edden has sent in his latest edition of the Queensland
Newsletter for your reading pleasure. This edition
actually contains a short story by Nick Russell, who relates
a few tales about his service at Mount Darwin. Enjoy! With
Mike's mail today came the news that Mike King has published
his book 'The Horns of a Dilemma', which hopefully will be
reviewed here soon 20 April 2012
Death:
Gordon Eric Murrell 7269
Alistair Black advises, with regret, the death of Gordon Murrell
on 4 April 2012 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Gordon joined
the BSA Police in February 1965 and served until August 1973,
leaving at his own request with the rank of Section Officer.
He later joined the Fire and Rescue Service in Berkshire.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 20 April 2012
United Kingdom Braai
The United Kingdom Branch has issued notice of its forthcoming
Summer Braai function on Saturday 4th August 2012 to be held
at the Lillesall National Sports Centre, near Newport. Former
Members in and around the area and all branch members are
encouraged to read
the notice and complete the forms as soon as
possible and before Monday, 2 May 2012. 6 April 2012
United Kingdom Annual General Meeting
The United Kingdom Branch has issued notice of its forthcomingt
Annual General Meeting at the Victory Services Club, Seymour
Street, London on Saturday 12 May 2012 at 11:00am. Members
of the branch are encouraged to read
the notice. 4 April 2012
Death: John Bancroft Standers 8588
Nigel Auld advises, with regret, the death of John Standers on 2 April 2012 in Hwange, Zimbabwe. John joined the BSA Police in January 1971 and served until April 1979, leaving at his own request with the rank of Section Officer. He served mostly in the districts and ended up in then Wankie. John remained in Zimbabwe, and took up a position with the Hwange Colliery. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 3 April 2012
Achievements: April Birthday Parade
Messrs. 7539 Rex Allberry a 65th (14 April); 7605 Peter Bell a 65th (26 April); 8224 Alan Ledger a 65th (16 April); 8452 David James a 60th (15 April); 8515 Martin Powis a 60th (24 April) 1 April 2012
March 2012 News
External Pensions
Peter Bellingham has sent in a document
concerning pensions which many of you may find
interesting. It comes with the message to read the instructions
carefully. Should you have any queries concerning this document
would you please address them directly to
. In saying that, please remember that Peter volunteers his time and cannot attend to a multitude of personal pension enquiries on your behalf.
24 March 2012
Death: Philip William Hart 7564
Brian Hayes advises with regret, having been notified of the
death of Phil Hart on 21 March 2012 in Bloemfontein, South
Africa. Phil served ten years in the force after joining in
April 1966. He served his early career in Matabeleland urban,
including Bulawayo Central and later moved to then Salisbury
Central followed by various suburban stations and posts, before
joining Traffic Branch. He left the force at his own request
in October 1976 and later emigrated to South Africa where
he worked with the supermarket chain Checkers, until moving
to Lesotho. There he worked for the next 26 years before going
into semi-retirement in South Africa. He had lived in Ladybrand
and was a country member of the Natal Branch of the Regimental
Association. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife,
Geetha, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 23 March 2012
Queensland Newsletter March 2012
Mike Edden has popped a Queensland
Newsletter onto my desk for your reading pleasure.
Please note the the Okavango images by Mike King did not accompany
this newsletter. A pity. 23 March 2012
Death: Steven John McCallum 110945
Barry Woan advises, with regret, the death of Steven McCallum on 11 March 2012 in Krugersdorp, South Africa. Steven joined the BSA Police in July 1979 and served just over two years, leaving by purchase, with the rank of Patrol Officer. He was in the Support Unit. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 13 March 2012
Death: Michael John Bird 7054 Ted Preston advises with regret, the death of Mike Bird on 18 March 2012 in Aukland, New Zealand. Mike served three years in the BSA Police after joining in February 1964. After leaving the force, Mike went into landscape designing and moved to the United Kingdom. He later emigrated to New Zealand. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
20 March 2012
Another High Achiever: Ian Harries
Ian Harries (6587/8953) seems to have achieved physical heights
in the Everest region on two occasions. On the first trip
in 2010, Ian and another summited Kala Pathar (at 5723m) which
lies below Pumori, where they had the most exquisite views
of Mount Everest, the Khumbu Ice Fall, Lhotse and Nuptse.
Between them was the Khumbu Glacier.
The second trip, last year, (again just two of them with
Ian guiding) was sponsored and Ian was determined to see more
of the range. They walked to the Gokyo Lakes (to the west
of Everest), did Everest Base Camp (at 5364m), Kala Phattar
again (at 5723) and then Dingboche and Chhukhung to the south
and east of Everest looking up at the massive wall of Lhotse.
Ian adds "This trip lasted 33 days and it still wasn’t long
enough." Ian is still coaching in South Africa 20 March 2012
Death: John William Ware 4200
Ted Preston advises with regret, having been notified of the
death of John Ware on 28 February 2012 in Madeira, Portugal.
John did three years service in the BSA Police, joining January
1947 and serving mostly in Matabeleland. Before joining the
BSA Police, John attested, under age, into the Parachute Regiment
during the Second World War. John was also deployed to Palestine
after the war. After leaving the force, John worked in Salisbury
for a short while in the motor auction business. John's love
for Africa took him mining in central Africa, doing wildlife
photography and crocodile hunting on Lake Victoria, before
settling in Cape Town. He later move to Portugal where he
lived with his wife, Beverley. During the latter part of his
life John became a successful author, writing fiction based
on his southern African experiences with two books The
Curve of the Tusk and The
Dunes of Langebaan. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to Beverley, family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 10 March 2012
The
Cape Outpost Magazine: No 71, February 2012
has produced his February 2012 edition of The
Cape Outpost for your reading pleasure, full
of news, views and stories including and interesting piece
on the history of the BSA Police Golf Club; and Alan Brent's
story about the recovery of an Allouette helicopter from Lake
Kariba. You may click on the image to the right to download
the PDF document. The Western
Cape Branch has its own page on this website.
9 March 2012
Death: Trevor Sidney Wright 5873 Cherith Roberts advises, in the Rhodesian Services Organisation newsletter, Contact, and with regret, the death of Trevor Wright on 27 January 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Trevor joined the BSA Police in September 1958 and served mostly in the Criminal Investigation Department until July 1964, when he left at his own request. He was based at Headquarters. Trevor joined the Rhodesian Airforce after leaving the police and later managed a farm in the Centenary district. He was a keen rifle and pistol shottist. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Denise, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
8 March 2012
Squads Reunion: 8/1963 - 1/1964 and WPO Squad 1/1964
Stretch Hughes is proposing to convene a recruit squad reunion later in 2012, involving squads 8/1963 - 1/1964 and WPO squad 1/1964. Anyone interested should contact
1 March 2012
The
Mystery and Intrigue of the Two Kenyembas
Mike Harvey (6121) has submitted a very interesting article
that he has written about the location of the old Kenyemba
police camp (circa 1897) and the the controversy covered by
the Outposts in the 1960s. Entitled "The
Mystery and Intrigue of the Two Kenyembas",
Mike's article contains a number of maps and photographs and
also tells of the two toed people of the area. He would like
some comment and feed back from people, in all walks, who
are interested in this particular period of our history and
more so the location which is on the confluence of the Zambezi
and Luangwa Rivers. While Mike has suggested he would like
this placed with a broader audience of former members, the
article is a creative work protected by copyright and editors
wishing to use this material in their publications (Outpost
magazines) should please seek permissions accordingly.
would appreciate your comments. You may click on the image
to link to the article which is a PDF document. 1 March 2012
Achievements: March Birthday Parade
Messrs. 111261 Butch Chantler a 50th (23 March); 7439 John McCarter a 65th (14 March); 7310 Edward Ions a 65th (16 March); 8457 Mick Cundy a 65th (22 March); 6388 Will Cornell a 70th (4 March); 6284 Glen Martin a 70th (7 March); 7042 Bruce Bennett a 70th (31 March); 5358 Michael York a 75th (1 March); 6150 David Paterson a 75th (18 March); 5310 Maurice Parnaby a 80th (19 March); and two ladies, whose ages we shall not reveal, WP575 Maureen Cunningham (13 March); and WP651 Debs Bishop (25 March) 1 March 2012
The BSA Police History in March
We take a quick review of events in the month of March during the life of the force:
1 March, 1890 - Major S G Pennefather promoted to Lt Colonel and appointed to command the BSAC Police;
20 March, 1896 - Fuse for the Matabele Rebellion lit near Umsingwane in an incident between tribesmen and police.;
22 March, 1896 - The Matabele Rebellion takes hold with the murder of white settlers in Essexvale;
31 March, 1897 - The Mounted Troop, Rhodesia Horse Volunteers disbanded in Salisbury;
26 March, 1902 - Death of Cecil Rhodes;
31 March, 1902 - Southern Rhodesia Constabulary established witha strenght of 138 white and 56 black personal;
5 March, 1903 - The Bechuanaland Division of the BSA Police ceases to exist;
5 March, 1951 - Commonwealth Office and Central African civil services representatives meet to discuss the formation of an African Federation;
12 March, 1958 - Police Commissioner Harold Jackson retires from the BSA Police;
13 March, 1958 - Mr. Basil G Spurling (3100) appointed Commissioner of Police;
1 March, 1968 - Operation Cauldron launched resulting in combat with approximately 125 insurgents resulting in the death of 69 and capture of 50;
1 March, 1970 - Operation Pluto - 6-man ZAPU Recce team infiltrated near Nyamuombe farm destined for Kariba and took part in an abortive attack on Kariba Airport then escaped back to Zambia;
2 March, 1970 - Rhodesia declares itself a republic. Parliament is dissolved;
5 March, 1975 - Rev. Ndabaningi Sithole detained on the grounds of plotting to assassinate certain opponents;
19 March, 1975 - Herbert Chitepo and his bodyguard assassinated by a land-mine in Lusaka;
21 March, 1978 - Transitional Government comes to power out of the Internal multi-party agreement of the "Salisbury Four";
1 March 2012
March 2011 News in Archives
Last years news for March may be found in the archived
news section. 1 March 2012
February 2012 News
Death: Robert Dawson 'Bob' Colquhoun 4768 Rob Clarke advises, with regret, the death of Bob Colquhoun on 26 February 2012 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Bob joined the BSA Police in August 1951 and retired in August 1971 with the rank of Inspector. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
27 February 2012
Death: David Vincent Hart-Davies 6469 Peter Bellingham advises, with regret, the death of Dave Hart-Davies on 25 February 2012 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Dave joined the BSA Police in August 1961 and continued serving, after independence, with the Zimbabwe Republic Police until November 1986 when he retired with the rank of Assistant Commissioner. He served his career in the uniform branch in both districts and urban areas. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
27 February 2012
The Aussie Outpost: Summer Edition 2011/2012 - February 2012
The Newsletter of the Austalian Branch of the Regimental Association
has been made available to this web site for your reading
please by editor, Kerry Hoadley. The Summer
Edition 2011/12 is another great newsletter full
of news, ideas and colour images. Please click on the link
or the image for your pdf copy (1.17Mb). 23 February 2012
Zimbabwe Government Re-commences Foreign
Pension Payments - Update
Peter Bellingham suggests that his last disclosure on this
subject may have raised false hopes of members worldwide for
the early commencement of their pension payments. He says,
"The information provided below is what we honestly
believed at that time from the information that was available
to us. However this does not now appear to be the case.
The pensions paid in South Africa were paid from a carryover
of $304,000.00 held by the Standard Bank from the time that
the Zimbabwe Government stopped paying external pensions.
Although some 3.5 million dollars is available for the payment
of external pensions at this time, the modalities of how
this is to be done have yet to be agreed upon. We are pushing
for all pension payments to be made using the services of
Crown Agents, who pay Federal pensions. This is by far the
cheapest service on offer."
However, as Crown Agents is a British Government Agency, and
local politics seems to have placed a spanned in the works.
Peter regret to advise, therefore, that until this impasse
has been overcome, no further external pensions will be paid.
22 February 2012
Death:
Laurence Reginald 'Larry' King 4716
Peter Good advises, with regret, the death of Larry King on
16 February 2012 in Wrexham, United Kingdom. Larry joined
the BSA Police in May 1951 and served until August 1964, when
he left at his own with the Rank of Inspector. He served mostly
in Matabeleland in the uniformed branch, but took his discharge
while based at Midlands Provincial Headquarters. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 18 February 2012
Zimbabwe Government Re-commences Foreign
Pension Payments
Peter Bellingham, Hon. Sec. Central
Advisory Committee, reports a development with
respect to pensions. The Pensions Office have started to pay
external pensions commencing with South Africa. They are currently
only paying pensions to pensioners with Standard Chartered
Bank Accounts as a pilot project, for that is the only bank
that has confirmed the pensioners bank account numbers. Read
more... 18 February 2012
Death:
Pieter Janse 'Piet' Van Rensburg 6133/9525
Des Howse advises, with regret, the death of Piet Van Rensburg
on 6 February 2012 in Margate, South Africa. Piet joined the
BSA Police in March 1960 and served until July 1973, when
he left at his own request with the Rank of Inspector. He
rejoined the force in January 1976 and served a further six
years. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and
friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 11 February 2012
Natal Midlands Newsletter: February 2012
Alan Bennett, Hon.Sec. Natal Midlands Branch has sent in a
Newsletter for your reading pleasure. Previous copies of this
newsletter may be seen on the Natal
Midlands branch web page. The image to the right
is a link to the newsletter too. 11 February 2012
Death:
Alexander George Millar ‘Alex’ 9455
Glenn Seymour-Hill advises, with regret, the death of Alex
Millar on 6 February 2012 in Canada. Alex joined the BSA Police
August 1975 and served most of his service in the Support
Unit. He left the police shortly before completing his three
years, by purchase, to take up a position with Natal Parks
Board, a vocation which was to become a life long passion.
During the last 6 years Alex worked with the Canadian Fisheries
and Wildlife as a conservation officer. He was a brilliant,
and much admired, wildlife photographer. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his wife, Jenny, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 7 February 2012
Mugabe
- My Part in his Victory
Former NSPO 900460 Nevin Weakley has just published his book,
under the psuedonym Chris Walmsley, entitled "Mugabe
my part in his Victory". This is a light-hearted auto-biography
of Weakley's service in the BSA Police National Service ranks.
Brian Pym's
review may be seen here. Mugabe
- My Part in His Victory (Click
title to buy) may also be aquired at Amazon. 5 February 2012
Achievements: February Birthday Parade
Messrs. 5037 Edward Thomas an 80th (1 February);
7646 David Tudor-Jones a 75th (2 February); 5344 Ian Duncan
a 75th (7 February); 6125 Mike Horner a 70th (9 February);
6303 Peter Nortje a 70th (23 February); 7252 Arthur Du Toit
a 65th (6 February); 7544 Fluff Hawks a 65th (18 February);
7375 Alex Smith a 65th (18 February); 7391 Alan Toms a 65th
(20 February); 8491 Roy Tuck a 60th (2 February); 8407 Graham
Campbell a 60th (4 February); 8441 Robert McDonald a 60th
(6 February); 8540 Rob Dix a 60th (28 February); and a lady,
whose age we shall not reveal, WP162 Jill Van Zyl (23 February);
1 February 2012
The BSA Police History in February
Some of the events in our history occuring in February through
time:
1 February, 1923 - Col. Essex Capell appointed Commissioner
of Police;
1 February, 1933 - Col. John S Morris appointed Commissioner
of Police;
12 February, 1954 - HRH Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother,
becomes Honorary Commissioner of the BSA Police force;
26 February, 1959 - 503 nationalists arrested in Operation
Spider;
1 February, 1962 - General Sir Douglas Packard visits
Southern Rhodesia to undertake a study of the BSA Police
and make recommendations concerning its future operations;
2 February, 1970 - Operation Granite - ZAPU group of 6
infiltrated NL Chete Island;
9 February, 1970 - Operation Chestnut - Group of 7 ZAPU
infiltrated at Msuna;
6 February, 1974 - Peter Sherren (3862) appointed Commissioner
of Police replacing Police Commissioner Sidney Bristow who
retires from the BSA Police;
6 February, 1975 - McIntosh, the sanctions spy serving
a 14-year sentence, escapes from jail;
17 February, 1976 - First contact with Zimbabwe Peoples
Army (ZIPA) insurgents in the Sangwe Tribal trust Land;
6 February, 1978 - Peter Allum (3939) appointed Commissioner
of Police replacing Police Commissioner Peter Sherren who
retires from the BSA Police;
12 February, 1979 - ZIPRA terrorists shoot down a second
Air Rhodesia civilian commuter plane (The Umniati) killing
all 59 people on board outright
Think you could add to this? Contact the Web Administrator 1 February 2012
Let
us go back 100 Years: Police Review February 1912
As early as 1912, the BSA police actually had a house magazine,
called The
Police Review. Some of these have been scanned
during recently years and this one, which celebrates its publication
100 years ago is available for your reading pleasure. 1 February 2012
February 2011 News in Archives
Last years news for February may be found in the archived
news section. 1 February 2012
January 2012 News
Death:
Lionel Ludvig ‘Lummy’ Lumholst-Smith (aka Lumoltz) 3385
Alistair Black advises, with regret, the death of Lummy Lumholst-Smith
on 16 January 2012 in Cumbria, United Kingdom. Lummy, who
was brought up in Norway, joined the BSA Police May 1934 and
fell in with the likes of Arthur Baden-Powell (3383), who
was to inherit the title Lord from his famous father, and
Frank Barfoot(3342), later Commissioner of Police. After a
few years on remote district stations, Lummy served most of
his service in the Criminal Investigation Department, Salisbury.
He may have been one of the few officers involved in the early
start of the XB section (intelligence) of the CID, and also
served in Immigration, which then fell under the control of
the CID. He retired in August 1956, with the rank of Detective
Chief Inspector. Lummy joined the Rhodesian Grain Marketing
Board, where he served for many years. He was an active member
of the Mashonaland Branch, before returning to Norway, and
later a member of the UK Branch, when he eventually settled
in Cumbia, United Kingdom. Lummy was born on 12 March 1912,
and would have reached his 100th year this year. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 18 December 2011
Central Newsletter: March 2011 - No 98 Peter
Bellingham has sent in his March 2011 News
from Central newsletter for your reading pleasure.
Some might ask 'why so late?' Well, Peter suffered the theft
of his computer which had this edition in preparation thereon,
and thus lost a huge amount of work and time. Peter's busy
schedule has not permitted a quick recovery. We are happy
that it has arrived! You may see prior editions of the Central
Newsletter on the Central
Advisory Committee pages. Remember the image
to the right is a link! 14 January 2012
Natal
Outpost Magazine: Edition No 89: January 2012
Trevor Dutton has so kindly supplied the latest edition of
The
Natal Outpost magazine for your reading pleasure.
Another information packed edition it is too! Clicking on
hat image to the left should bring up this document which
is in PDF format. Previous coies of The Natal Outpost are
available on the Natal Branch
Regimental Association page. If you are from
the Kwazulu Natal area... do think about joining the branch. 11 January 2012
North West Region Christmas Lunch 2011
The United Kingdom Branch, North West Region Lunch was held
during December 2011. Rod Wilson 4933 writes his report, which
may be found on the United
Kingdom Branch page. Eighteen members sat down
to Christmas Lunch specially served for those attending in
the Conservatory at Feildens Arms Mellor Brook, Blackburn
BB2 7PR Tel. 01254 814655. Rod says dates for 2012 are as
follows, Sunday March 11th. Sunday June 10th. Sunday September
9th. Sunday December 9th all at the same venue Read
more... 21 January 2012
Achievements:
Flight of Falcons Republished by Andrew Stevens 6226
Andrew Stevens has recently republished his work "The Flight
of the Falcons" (Candia Books 2011) the review of which you
may see on this website. Its non fiction. Please click on
the image to see the review. 21 January 2012
Achievements: Peter Shout 8655 Wedding Anniversary
Peter
and Brenda Shout celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary
on 7 January 2012. They were married in Bulawayo and they
have two children Dan and Meg. Peter served 1971-83 and now
lives in Namibia. Our congratulations go to them both. 8 January 2012
So Who is Visiting the Web Site?
Statistics on website visits are often meaningless due to 'crawlers' (applications used by the major search engines to index the web), but if you eliminate these and the more exuberant of the spamming nations top site visiting nations during December 2010 are South Africa (46%); Australia (19%); United Kingdom (13%); New Zealand (6%) and Zimbabwe (5%). This seems pretty consistent with where former members are now located, with perhaps exception of the UK...
4 January 2012
Scottish Gathering: Invitation
The Scottish Group of The United Kingdom Branch of the British
South Africa Police Regimental Association extends a cordial
invitation to all Association members and to former members
of the British South Africa Police and Police Reserve, together
with their wives or partners to attend "The 2nd Annual Scottish
Gathering" on Saturday 26 May 2012, from 11am to 5pm, in Edinburgh.
Click on this
link for your invitation. 3 January 2012
Reaching
Out: Douglas Wright 4071
One of the more satifying aspects of operating this web site
has been the ability to reach out to all those former members
who choose to stay in contact. Particularly cheering to me
has been the reponse of Vivien Wright, who sent in a picture
of her father, Douglas Wright, reading his copy of the Web
Administrator's Seasonal Newsletter on Christmas Day. Douglas
(a former Senior Assistant Commissioner and recipient of the
PCD and CPM) will hopefully celebrate his 90th Birthday in
June this year and is presently living in Tasmania, Australia. 2 January 2012
Achievements: January Birthday Parade
Messrs. 4567 Jack Bond an 80th (16 January);
5508 Gordon Norris a 75th (9 January); 5322 Stuart Rodda a
75th (16 January); 6123 Brian Pym a 70th (9 January); 6650
Peter Combes a 70th (18 January); 6182 Patrick Kelly a 70th
(19 January); 9191 David Berry a 65th (13 January); 8925 Richard
Morrish a 60th (19 January); 111180 Stan Flowers a 50th (25
January). Our congratulations go to them all. 1 January 2012
Lost Comrades List Gets Longer
The Web Administrator's seasonal message each year seems to
bring out a longer list of former members' e-mail addresses
'bouncing' and being listed on the Lost
and Found Pages of the site each year. I would
be grateful if visitors to the site could pop into the link
provided above and go through the listings. Principally, we
are looking for e-mail address, rather than telephone numbers,
but if you know someone who is listed as lost or sought, please
contact them and ask them to update their details - using
this Registration
Form. Please note that mail bounces during the
festive season due to mail boxes being filled may be a cause
- just notify me if this is the case. 1 January 2012
Let
us go back 100 Years: Police Review January 1912
As early as 1912, the BSA police actually had a house magazine,
called The
Police Review. Some of these have been scanned
during recently years and this one, which celebrates its publication
100 years ago is available for your reading pleasure. 1 January 2012
January 2011 News in Archives
Last years news for January may be found in the archived
news section. 1 February 2012
December 2011 News
The
Transvaal Outpost: November 2011
We have received another news filled edition of Glenn Macaskill's
November 2011 The
Transvaal Outpost for your reading pleasure.
Please note that the date on this PDF version is incorrect...
hopefully Dick Glanville will send an updated version. Thanks
Glenn for you continued support of the network. Glenn may
be contacted via the Transvaal
Branch page on this site. 27 December 2011
Lost Comrades List Gets Longer
The Web Administrator's seasonal message each year seems to
bring out a longer list of former members' e-mail addresses
'bouncing' and being listed on the Lost
and Found Pages of the site each year. I would
be grateful if visitors to the site could pop into the link
provided above and go through the listings. Principally, we
are looking for e-mail address, rather than telephone numbers,
but if you know someone who is listed as lost or sought, please
contact them and ask them to update their details - using
this Registration
Form. Please note that mail bounces during the
festive season due to mail boxes being filled may be a cause
- just notify me if this is the case. 27 December 2011
A seasonal Message from the Web Administrator: December 2011
Each year I write a personalised message to all members on
the regimental database, basically to wish them well during
the festive season. This year is no exception and that message
can bee seen via this
link. Sadly, each year many unexpected mail bounces
occur, and again, this year is no exception. Please make sure
your details are up to date and that you keep within the fold.
You may register
here. 24 December 2011
Death:
Alexandra Joy Earwood ‘Alex’ WP517
Dick Glanville reports with profound sadness the tragic murder
of Alex Earwood, in her home, in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg,
South Africa on 20 December 2011. Alex joined the BSA Police
in February 1979 and served until January 1983, leaving at
her own request with the rank of Women Patrol Officer. Alex
had been the recipient of the Bronze Baton along with WPO
Norma Gore (WP550) following their courageous arrest of a
car thief in May 1981. Our thoughts and condolences go out
to her family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 23 December 2011
BSA Police Presence at Remembrance Day Parade:
Bedford
Fred Punter sent in the image below which is a portion of
the Rhodesian crowd which attended the Remembrance Day Parade
during September 2011 in Bedford. The parade was notably dominated
by former members of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, who happen
to have their museum in the city.
Fred
is seen holding the BSA Police wreath
13 December 2011
Achievements: Julian Pellatt NS900434 Published
Julian Pellatt writes in and tells of a poem that he wrote
about the war, in 1974, as a young 18-year old NSPO on his
first PATU stint at the 'Sharo End' in Kandeya TTL. In November
this year that poem was published in a new anthology of southern
African poetry: The Ground's Ear: Contemporary Verse From
Southern Africa (Quickfox Publishing, Cape Town). There
is a copy of that
poem for download, in case it may be of any interest.
Well done Julian. 13 December 2011
Achievements: Eastland Collen 10364 Wedding Anniversary
Eastland and Glynis (nee Williams - ex Turk Mine) Collen celebrate
their 25th wedding anniversary today. They were married by
Ian Spense at the Presbytarian Church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
13 December 1986, with Roland Rich (Support Unit) in attendance
as best man. Eastland served 1978-80 and now lives in the
United States. They have two son's Gareth and Kieran. Our
congratulations go to them both. 13 December 2011
Death: Ralph Irwin 4491 Alistair Black advises, with regret, the death of Ralph Irwin on 13 October 2011 in Oxford, United Kingdom. Ralph served in the BSA Police between November 1949 and August 1964. He was in the uniformed branch and did service in the Umtali and Salisbury districts. Ralph was promoted to Inspector in September 1961 and left the force, three years later, on a retirement gratuity to settled back in the United Kingdom. He was a member of the UK Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 12 December 2011
Death: Sinclair Henry Mackay ‘Seamus’ Sutherland 5494 Raoul Gilbert advises with regret the death of Seamus Sutherland on 20 November 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Seamus served in the BSA Police between June 1956 and June 1964. He was mostly Bulawayo (Traffic Branch) based and left the force at own request as a Sergeant, settling back in Scotland. He later worked for the Scottish Law Society. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 10 December 2011
BSA Police Trooper 1940
I was browsing through a couple of old Outposts the other
day and came across an image of a trooper circa 1940 in the
December 1940 edition. This image was reproduced in the magazine
from the original watercolour presented to the BSA Police
by the United Tobacco Company (South) Limited. Many of you
visiting these pages will know that this was the subject of
a series of cigarette cards, collected by enthusiasts back
in the 1940s.
Brian Taylor (5507) very kindly let me have
his framed series of three cards, when he left Zimbabwe, of which the BSA Police
Trooper was one. 3 December 2011
Death: Ronald Peter Atkins 7874 Neville Spurr advises with regret the death of Ron Atkins on 23 November 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Ron served his three in the BSA Police between January 1968 and January 1971. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 3 December 2011
Achievments: Rob MacLean 8244 Wins Medals Rob
MacLean,who recently competed at the World Canoe Marathon
Championships for South Africa in the Masters category (October
in Singapore) won gold medals in the K1 (single canoe) and
K2 (double canoe) events, each raced over 22km. Rob states,
“That is 5 x 4.3 km laps each 'joined' by a portage of 120
m. Although I have represented South Africa at previous World
Canoe Marathon Championships (1998, 1999, 2007, 2009, 2010)
and have won medals - gold, silver and bronze, this was my
first 'double gold' success.”
Rob is now going on to Rome and the WMC in 2012 to defend
his titles! We wish Rob the best of luck. Rob is seeking sponsorship
to assist him with this challenge. 3 December 2011
Achievements: December Birthday Parade
Messrs. 6105 George Hutchison (4 Dec); 6609 Parry Jones (5 Dec); 6319 Chris Looker (7 Dec); 7357 Ivan Smith (20 Dec); 7152 Kevin Broad (21 Dec) celebrate their 70th and 5333 David Le Sueur (28 Dec) his 75th. Our congratulations go to them all. 1 December 2011
November 2011 News
Queensland Newsletter: November 2011
Mike Edden has sent us a copy of his November
Newsletter from Queensland, Australia, for your reading
pleasure. 30 November 2011
Death:
Alan Charles Norman ‘Steve’ Stephens 4064
Richard Hamley advises with regret the death of Steve Stephens
on 25 November 2011 in Frankston, Victoria, Australia. Steve
joined the BSA Police in June 1946 and served his career in
the Uniformed Branch mostly in a training capacity. Before
joining the force, Steve served in the Royal Navy, as a signalman,
largely in the Mediterranean. He took part in the Battle for
Crete, sailed with the Malta convoys and served in the invasion
force of Sicily and Italy. Steve was later seconded to the
Royal Indian Navy and took part in the Arakan and Rangoon
landings. His police service took him firstly to Umtali, but
following his participation in the 1947 Royal Escort, Steve
remained in depot as a re-mount rider and instructor. By 1951
he was the chief equitation instructor, but following a riding
accident, he was post to Tomlinson Depot, for African police.
There, he was respectfully known as ‘Chapungu’, the Shona
name for the Bateleur Eagle... hawk-eyed and swift to pounce
on recruits. Steve was commissioned in 1970 and became Deputy
Commandant Depot in 1980. He was the recipient of the Colonial
Police Long Service Medal (1964) and later received the PMM
(1977). During his service Steve was involved in much of the
work of the BSA Police display teams and as an ardent horseman
(famed with his ride RH 457 Kentucky) he was honoured as an
Life Vice President of the Horse Society of Zimbabwe. Steve
retired from the force in September 1980 with the rank of
Chief Superintendent. He emigrated to South Africa (where
he was a member of the Transvaal Branch) and later to Australia.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Mary, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 27 November 2011
New Book by former Member: Ndlovu - The White Elephant
Peter Good (6193) has recently pubished his book Ndlovu -
The White Elephant (Pneumasprings), a crime detective, fictional
story based on the author's life in Africa and the BSA Police.
A retired constable commits murder and flees the country later
to return as a member of a terrorist gang... The novel is
described as a palpable, action-packed story based on true
life expereinces . There is a review in the
book section. 27
November 2011
The
Cape Outpost No. 70 - November 2011
Lawrie Mabin has offered his latest edition of The
Cape Outpost magazine for your reading pleasure.
This is another colourful addition to the website, full of
news and contact by former members of the force. Don't forget
to pop into the Western
Cape Branch pages on this site. Lawrie would
love to receive your feedback and comments on the content
- contact details on the Branch pages. Click on the image
or the link for a pdf version of the magazine. 27 November 2011
Death:
Patrick James ‘Pat’ McCulloch 4380
Alan Bennett advises with regret the death of Pat McCulloch
on 16 November 2011 in Howick, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.
Pat joined the BSA Police in February 1949 and served his
career in the Uniformed Branch, much of it in Matabeleland
and the Midlands. As an Inspector he was awarded a Commissioners
Commendation for investigations work in the Enkeldoorn area.
He served as Officer Commanding Mash Ops and later, from 1977,
as Officer Commanding Midlands Province before transferring
to PGHQ where he took up the position of Chief Staff Officer
(Training). Pat retired from the Zimbabwe Republic Police
in May 1982 with the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner.
He was the recipient of the PCD and the PMM. Pat emigrated
to South Africa and joined the Natal Parks Board where he
pursued a successful career before retiring as Deputy Director
Auxiliary Services. Our thoughts and condolences go out to
his wife, Rosemary, family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 16 November 2011
New Book by former Member: Hunt the Assassin
Glenn Macaskill (6538) has recently released another book,
Hunt the Assassin (Crest Publishing), a fictional story involving
thrilling detective work which moves from England to Africa
based in the Boer Republics, South Africa during the late
1800s and into the Anglo-Boer war. There is a backcover review
in the book
section and going by previous books written by
Glenn, this is likely to be another wonderful work. 12
November 2011
Death: John Tilley 8007
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the death of
John Tilley on 4 November 2011 in East London, South Africa.
John joined the BSA Police in June 1968 and served his short
career in the Duty Uniformed branch. He left the force at
his own request in June 1973 with the rank of Section Officer.
John emigrated to South Africa where he operated his own courier
business before retiring to the coast. He was at one time
a member of the Transvaal Branch of the Regimental Association.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 9 November 2011
United
Kingdom Outpost Edition No 79 - Winter
Parry Jones offers his first, and colourful, edition (Winter
2011 : Edition 79) of the The
United Kingdom Outpost for your reading pleasure.
Please note there has been a change in the Editor of the United
Kingdom Outpost and this edition is his first. The new Editor
appointed is Hywell Parry-Jones (6609), known to most of you
simply as Parry. We extend a warm welcome to Parry, who may
be contact at his
. 9 November 2011
Death:
Aubrey Peter ‘Karl’ Maskell 4328
Peter Bellingham regrets to advise the recent death of Karl
Maskell on 28 October 2011 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Karl joined
the BSA Police in November 1948 and served his career in the
Duty Uniformed branch. He was stationed at one time on the
Zambezi (Chirundu) and became known as the ‘Old Man of the
River’ based on his apparent prowess with police launches
on the water. He was also stationed in the drier Matabeleland,
at Gwanda, and Manicaland at Umtali, as well as Tomlinson
Depot. Karl was awarded the Police Meritorious Service Medal
in 1972. During the earlier part of his career he represented
police rowing teams. He retired from the Zimbabwe Republic
Police in June 1983 with the rank of Chief Superintendent.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 2 November 2011
October 2011 News
Death: William John Maxwell ‘Bill’ or ‘Jock’ Crossan 4988
Dick Glanville regrets to advise the recent death of Jock
Crossan on 28 October 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Jock attested into the BSA Police in October 1952. He joined
the Criminal Investigation Department, where he was to spend
most of his career, early in his service. Jock was promoted
to Detective Inspector in 1962 and during the turbulent decade
that followed he played a legendary role in the detection
of sabotage and violent crime in then Salisbury. He was the
recipient of the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 1974
(post service). Jock retired from the force in December 1972
with the rank of Detective Chief Inspector. He was a member
of the Transvaal Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go out
to his wife, Grace, family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 29 October 2011
Natal
Outpost: October 2011
Trevor Dutton has been working hard again to produce yet another
outstanding Natal
Outpost Magazine, the 88th Edition - packed full
of news and images. Both Trevor and I would like some feedback
concerning the digital quality of the pdf document - please
contact Trevor directly and copy to me... Remember you may
click on the image at right to download this edition. Also,
please don't forget to pop into the Natal
Branch pages, to read earlier editions.
would welcome feedback! 29 October 2011
Death:
Harvey Francis Otto Wilhelm 6271
Peter Bellingham regrets to advise the recent death of Harvey
Wilhelm on 10 October 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Harvey
joined the BSA Police in January 1961 and served first in
Matabeleland. He was a member of the Support Unit during the
latter years of his service. Harvey was the recipient of a
PSLM in 1981, shortly before he retired from the force in
June 1982 with the rank of Chief Inspector. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his wife, Jill, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 29 October 2011
Death: David John ‘Dave’ Tunney 7120
Dick Glanville regrets to advise the recent death of David Tunney on 1 October 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa. Dave joined the BSA Police in July 1964 and served first in northern Matabeleland. He retired from the force in June 1980 with the rank of Inspector. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 29 October 2011
Death: Angela Elizabeth ‘Angie’ Boothway (Nee Hay)WP314
I regret to advise the recent death of Angie Boothway on 5 June 2011 in Triangle, Zimbabwe. Angie joined the BSA Police in January 1976 and served until August 1978 when she left the force with the rank of Woman Patrol Officer. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 3 October 2011
September 2011 News
Death: Donald Hugh Russell 4808
Alastair Black advises, with regret, the death of Don Russell
on 21 September 2011 in Portimao, Portugal. Don joined the
BSA Police in November 1951. He served in the Uniformed Branch,
his early career in the Midlands and Matabeleland. Don was
promoted to Inspector in 1960 and commissioned in August 1971
while OC Border, Matabeleland. He served until July 1981,
crossing to the Zimbabwe Republic Police. He was awarded the
PLSM and Bar. Don left the force on retirement with the rank
of Assistant Commissioner and moved to Portugal where he operated
a seasonal Bar at Praia da Rocha on the Algarve until 2004,
when he retired and went to live in Portimao. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his wife, Nalda, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 22 September 2011
Death: Stephen George Cavanagh 110627
Des Howse advises, with regret, the death of Stephen Cavanagh on 9 September 2011 in Durban, South Africa. Stephen joined the BSA Police in August 1978 and served until May when he left the force on pension and other benefits with the rank of Patrol Officer. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 16 September 2011
Death:
David Thomas Champion 5436
Margaret Schonfeldt, reports with great sadness the death
of her father David Champion on 4 September 2011 in Alicante,
Spain. David joined the BSA Police in January 1956 and served
until November 1961 when he left the force, at his own request,
with the rank of Detective in the CID. He had served in the
Lowveld, Fort Victoria, Umtali and Marandellas, leaving the
force from Salisbury. David was living in Spain at the time
of his demise. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his
wife, Susan, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 25 September 2011
August 2011 News
Death:
Greg McManus
Ron Pilborough advises, with regret, the death of Greg McManus
on 24 August 2011 in Aukland, New Zealand. Although Greg was
not a former member of the BSA Police (he was in fact a member
of the Northern Rhodesia Police), he did serve for many years
as the Hon Secretary and Treasurer of the New Zealand Branch
of the Regimental Association, of which he was an Associate
Member. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 27 August 2011
The
Transvaal Outpost Issue No 28 - 2/2011
Glen Macaskill has been hard at work with his latest edition
of the The
Transvaal Outpost for your reading pleasure.
The Transvaal Branch of the Regimental Association does have
a page on
this website. 27 August 2011
Death: Richard William Douglas 9890
Dick Glanville advises, with regret, the death of Richard Douglas on 22 June 2011 in Komatiepoort, South Africa. Richard joined the BSA Police in January 1977 and served in the Uniformed Branch. In August 1982 he left the Zimbabwe Republic Police, at his own request, with the rank of Section Officer. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Alex, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 22 August 2011
Death: William Henry ‘Bill’ Royle 5634
Alastair Black advises, with regret, the death of Bill Royle on 18 June 2011 in Sale, United Kingdom. Bill joined the BSA Police in February 1957 and served until March 1967 when he left the force, at his own request, with the rank of Inspector. He had served mostly in Matabeleland. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Linda, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 22 August 2011
United
Kingdom Outpost Edition No 78 - Summer
Mikle Abbotts offers his latest edition (Summer 2011 : Edition
78 ) of the The
United Kingdom Outpost for your reading pleasure.
Please note there has been a change in the Editor of the United
Kingdom Outpost and this edition will be Mike's last. We would
like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mike for his contribution
to the web site over the years. The new Editor appointed is
Hywell Parry-Jones (6609), known to most of you simply as
Parry. We extend a warm welcome to Parry, who may be contact
at his
. 9 August 2011
Death:
John Angus Hamilton Mackinnon 5877
Peter Bellingham advises, with regret, the death of John Mackinnon
on 6 August 2011 in Harare, Zimbabwe. John joined the BSA
Police in September 1958 and served mostly in the town branch
during his early career. After being commissioned, John spent
the latter part of his service in Matabeleland. In May 1983
he left the Zimbabwe Republic Police, on retirement, with
the rank of Chief Superintendent. He joined the security sector,
remaining in Zimbabwe. Our thoughts and condolences go out
to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 9 August 2011
Death:
Philip Gordon Mingard 4521
The Natal Midlands Branch advises, with regret, the death
of Phil Mingard on 31 July 2011 in Pietermaritzburg, South
Africa. Phil joined the BSA Police in December 1949 and was
mostly involved with police administration during his career,
starting off at Ordnance Stores, before moving to Bulawayo
District HQ and thereafter Mashonaland Province. He was involved
in police rugby administration and motor sport, being the
stalwart of the BSA Police Car Club. Phil ended up in Police
General Headquarters. He was commissioned in August 1968 and
in July 1974 was appoint Assistant Commissioner and Senior
Staff Officer (Administration). He served until August 1977,
leaving the force on retirement. Phil was instrumental in
the formation of the Natal Midlands Branch of the Association
in 2000, and served as the first Chairman of the branch up
until 2008. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife,
Eve, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 3 August 2011
Western
Cape Outpost
Lawrie Mabin offers his latest edition (July 2011 : Edition
69 ) of the Western
Cape Outpost for your reading pleasure. 27 July 2011
Death:
Brian Kirkpatrick Wren 8160
Neville Spurr advises, with regret, the death of Brian Wren
on 24 July 2011 in Gaborone, Botswana. Brian joined the BSA
Police in December 1968 and served until December 1971, leaving
at his own request, with the rank of Patrol Officer. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 27 July 2011
Autumn
Edition: Aussie Outpost
Kerry Hoadley offers his latest edition (Autumn Volume 12
Issue 3) of the Aussie
Outpost for your reading pleasure. 19 July 2011
Death:
Peter Hercules Palmer 10472
Tony Maycock advises, with regret, the death of Peter Palmer
on 10 July 2011 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Peter joined the BSA
Police in March 1978 and served until July 1981, leaving at
his own request, with the rank of Patrol Officer. He was a
member of the Mashonaland Branch. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his wife, Allison, family and friends, to whom we
extend our deepest sympathy. 17 July 2011
Death:
Michael John Peter ‘Mac’ McGuiness 5197
John Davey advises, with regret, the death of Mac McGuiness
on 4 July 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa, following a brutal
attack in his home. He was 78 years old. Mac joined the BSA
Police in January 1954 and soon moved to the Criminal Investigation
Department, serving in the Midlands. He received commendations
for good work performed as a plain clothes police officer.
Mac was a keen footballer and represented CID teams in the
1960s. He later transferred to the Special Branch. During
the latter part of his service, Mac had been head of the Selous
Scouts Liaison Officers staff – lesser known as “Z” Desk –
and became deeply involved with military units and anti-terrorist
intelligence work. Mac served until April 1980, leaving the
force on retirement, with the rank of Chief Superintendent.
He was highly respected by his subordinates. Mac was the recipient
of the OLM, PMM and PLSM. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy.
The uniformed image above is a rare photograph of the late
Mac McGuiness taken in 1975 on the occasion of his receiving
his PMM. 17 July 2011
Death:
Clive Richard Boddy 9463
Dick Glanville advises, with regret, the death of Clive Boddy
on 5 June 2011 Harare, Zimbabwe. Clive joined the BSA Police
initially as an National Serviceman (formerly NS900604) in
July 1974 and served until December 1979, leaving at his own
request, with the rank of Patrol Officer. He was a member
of the Mashonaland Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 17 July 2011
Death:
Gilbert Samuel ‘Bert’ Selley 4586
Alistair Black advises, with regret, the death of Bert Selley
on 13 June 2009 in Dundee, Scotland, sad news, which only
recently come to the notice of the UK Branch. Bert joined
the BSA Police in March 1950 and served until March 1953,
leaving at his own request, with the rank of Constable. He
later joined the Kenya Police and was involved in operations
against the Mau Mau, before returning to the United Kingdom,
in 1964, and going into the security industry and thereafter
studying for a degree at Dundee University and going into
the Personnel business. Bert was a member of the United Kingdom
Branch and also a member of the IPA. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our belated,
but sincere, deepest sympathy. 17 July 2011
The Web Administrator
has been away
Your Web Administrator has been away for a couple of weeks.
This is just a quick note to explain the delay in getting
some news items onto this page.
June 2011 News
A Southern Africa Re-Union
Seamus Power 6510/9097 writes to advise of the organisation
of a re-union and remembrance parade in the southern African
region to take place on 11 November 2011 in Grahamstown, South
Africa. Seamus would like former members of the regular and
reserve police to contact him and indicate their interest
in such a Re-union. Contact
on e-mail or, for those who are not on e-mail, his physical
address at 101, Woodley Road, Plumstead, 7800 Capetown. If
you follow-up on this Seamus would like you to answer provide
the following information:
Force Number and name;
Would you like to attend a second function on the Sunday?
Would you prefer a bring and braai or catered braai?
Will you parade on Sunday?
Would you like a beret?
Who will accompany you?
Can you offer or do you need accommodation in or reasonably near Grahamstown?
Can you offer or do you need transport from A to B?
When you intend to arrive in Grahamstown.
18 June 2011
Death: Eric Donald Jones
4016
Mike Edden advises, with regret, the death of Eric Jones on
15 June 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. Eric joined the BSA Police
in April 1946, traveling to Africa on the Alcantara Draft
with some 90 other applicants. He served mostly in the Victoria
Province and retired in June 1966, with the rank of Superintendent.
After leaving the force, Eric undertook a course in teaching,
in the United Kingdom and then returned to Rhodesia. He was
at one time Town Treasurer in Fort Victoria, before emigrating
to Australia. Eric was the recipient of the PMM in January
1971. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Annie,
family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 18 June 2011
Malawi Get Together
Athol Estment 8263 writes to advise of a recent gathering of former members in Malawi, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Const Hawken 6143 signing up at Police General Headquarters. Here they are photographed at a local restaurant.
From Left: Richard Mennel, Colin Campbell, Athol Estment, Tony Hawken, Allan Pitman, Stewart Michael
18 June 2011
Death:
Arthur Bevan Whitechurch 4629
Alistair Black advises, with regret, the death of Bevan Whitechurch
on 4 June 2011 in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Bevan joined
the BSA Police in May 1950 and served until May 1953, leaving
at his own request, with the rank of Constable. He went on
to join the Nyasaland Police, serving in the Special Branch
until 1960 when he joined the Federal Intelligence and Security
Bureau (FISB). Bevan served in FISB during the rest of the
Federal era. Following a short spell in South Africa he emigrate
back to England. He was a member of the United Kingdom Branch.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 14 June 2011
Death: Gerald Douglas ‘Jed’
Alderson 8511
Barry Henson advises, with regret, the death of Jed Alderson
on 31 May 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Jed joined the BSA
Police in September 1970 and served until September 1980,
leaving at his own request, with the rank of D/Section Officer.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Marian, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 4 June 2011
Death: Rory Campbell Wardlaw
Milne 6064
John Robson (5905) advises, with regret, the death of Rory
Milne on 24 April 2011 London, United Kingdom. Rory joined
the BSA Police in August 1959 and served until August 1962,
leaving at his own request, with the rank of Constable. He
served mostly in the Town Branch. After leaving the force
Rory went prospecting with Anglo American in Northern Rhodesia
and also freelanced as a presenter with the Federal Broadcasting
Corporation. He later worked with BAE and Bechtel in the Middle
East, India and Far East. Rory attained a degree in geology
in 2003 at Birkbeck College and was a volunteer researcher
at the Natural History Museum, London. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 12 June 2011
Death: John William Fey
8572
Barry Woan advises, with regret, the death of John Fey on
31 March 2011 Swartberg, South Africa. John joined the BSA
Police in January 1971 and served until December 1975, leaving
at his own request, with the rank of Patrol Officer. John
served in the Support Unit. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 12 June 2011
Natal
Outpost Magazine June 2011: Edition 87
Trevor Dutton's latest edition of the Natal
Outpost Magazine is available for your reading
pleasure on the web site. This is an information packed edition,
once again brimming with memories and well worth a read. 04 June 2011
May 2011 News
Death:
David Elder 6942/8465
Karl Hurry advises, with regret, the death of Dave Elder on
23 May 2011 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Dave joined the BSA Police
in May 1963 and served until December 1969, leaving at his
own request, with the rank of Section Officer. During his
service Dave was mostly Matabeleland based. In February 1969
Dave received a commendation for his part in the rescue of
a person who fell, and was trapped, 70 feet down a mine shaft
in the Colleen Bawn area. He re-joined the force in May 1970.
Dave transferred to Staff Branch and was deployed to Gwelo
and Redcliff in the Finance Section. He continued to serve
until August 1983 within the Zimbabwe Republic Police, retiring
with the rank of Superintendent. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 25 May 2011
Death:
Patrick Davis Corry Caruth 6522
Alan Bennett advises, with regret, the death of Pat Caruth
on 18 May 2011 at Howick, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Pat
joined the BSA Police in November 1961 and served until June
1969, leaving at his own request, with the rank of Patrol
Officer. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 21 May 2011
Queensland Newsletter:
May 2011
Mike Edden has sent in his May 2011 edition of the Queensland
Newsletter for your reading pleasure. 21 May 2011
Book Reviews: Weapons of Mass Destruction - The Zimbabwe Connection by Harry Naismith
Book reviews on Harry
Naismith's book have been included on the website. Please give Harry your support! 21 May 2011
Transvaal
Outpost: March 2011 Posted to this Site
Glen McAskill has sent in his latest edition of the Transvaal
Outpost for your reading pleasure. Another information
pack edition worth a read. You may click on the link above
or the image to the left. The Annual General Meeting of the
Transvaal Branch was held on 11 February 2011 - the meeting
is covered in this edition. 7 May 2011
Death: David Campbell Milne 6792/7510
Barry Henson advises, with regret, the death of Dave Milne
on 1 May 2011 at Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom. Dave joined
the BSA Police in November 1962 and served for three years.
He rejoined the force in January 1966 and served until September
1968 when he left with the rank of Patrol Officer. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his wife, Berry, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 7 May 2011
United Kingdom: 2011 Braai - Newport, Shropshire
BSAP 2011 Braai will be held at Lilleshall National Sports
Centre, near Newport in Shropshire on Saturday 23rd July 2011.
It is a new venue, which has been checked by the committee
and should be eminently satisfactory. The site is set within
beautiful wooded countryside in the Welsh Marches and 40 minutes
drive from our memorial at Alrewas. The website is www.lilleshall.co.uk
that will give you a great deal of information about the site
and surrounding area.
The cost will be £25.00 per person for the braai. This is
more expensive than we previously paid, but the accommodation
available is far more reasonable. The menu is comprehensive,
but we will not be able to braai our own boerewors, that will
be done by the chef with the other meats.
Beds will be available for both Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd
July. Bed and Breakfast per person per night is £39.00. There
are a few twin rooms still available. First come, first served.
The later you book, the less likelihood there will be of me
being able to secure a room. There is a national training
day for cheerleaders on at the same time, and they are also
competing for rooms, but will not disturb our braai. There
will be no objection to you finding alternative accommodation
and only attend the braai, but you must register for that.
Lunch and dinner will be available in the restaurant at £9.60
and £11.50 per person. There is a good bar and we will have
exclusive use of a large section of it. The bar prices are
reasonable. There are also lunchtime snacks available at the
bar for those who do not want to use the restaurant, and Parry
Jones can confirm the quality and price of the snacks is excellent.
The braai will take the usual format with the Reunion Centre,
adjacent to the bar, with its displays and memorabilia shop,
being open from 10.30am, and the fire being started around
6.30 pm. The overall cost will be on a par with previous costs.
If you intend coming to the braai, send your application with
a deposit of £20.00 per person. Cheques payable to BSAP Association.
There will be no refunds once the bookings are made. Parry
Jones will be accepting payments only for bed and breakfast,
Friday night dinner, and the braai. Other meals/snacks will
be at individuals own expense. SatNav users should use the
postcode TF10 9LQ. If you wish to attend the Braai, please
communicate with
urgently. 1 May 2011
April 2011 News
Death:
Ian Grant ‘Brick’ Bryson 9322
Doug Grierson advises, with regret, the death of Brick Bryson
on 19 April 2011 at Ballito, South Africa. Brick had served
in the Royal Navy during the latter part of the Second World
War (British East Indies Fleet), following which he came to
then Rhodesia to take up farming. His war service saw him
in action in the Bay of Bengal, for which he was the youngest
recipient of the Burma Star. He joined the Field Reserve of
the Force in Wedza in 1956 and he was a member of VATS, the
forerunner of PATU. Brick became a full time Reserve instructor
in October 1967, being based in the Karoi District. He formally
attested into the BSA Police as a ‘regular’ in October 1974
and resigned with the rank of Inspector(T) in December 1978.
After leaving the force, he emigrated to South Africa and
went into training in the security industry. Ian became an
active member of the Natal Branch of Regimental Association.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Jenny, his
family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 24 April 2011
News Archives are Stored on Site
Readers may now access news items older than one year in the
Web Site News Archive
(see also link on the right). 18 April 2011
Death:
James Oliver ‘Jimmy’ Watkins 4157
Doug Grierson advises, with regret, the death of Jimmy Watkins
on 12 April 2011 at Cape Town (Claremont), South Africa. Jimmy
joined the BSA Police in December 1946 after serving with
the Rifle Brigade in North Africa and Italy in the Second
World War. He spent much of his earlier service in Depot and
is well remembered by many recruits who passed through his
Law and Police lectures. Jimmy also served in Matabeleland
and was at one time the Officer Commanding Victoria Province.
He was awarded the Colonial Police Medal in 1965 and became
Deputy Commandant Depot the following year. Shortly thereafter,
in December 1966, he retired with the rank of Chief Superintendent.
After leaving the force, Jimmy went into the insurance business
and became an active member of the Regimental Association
in Salisbury and later the Western Cape. He emigrated to South
Africa in the early 1970’s and joined the South African Navy.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 18 April 2011
Death:
Theunis Gert Coetzee 3905
Your web administrator advises, with regret, the death of
Theunis Coetzee on 10 April 2011 at Harare, Zimbabwe. Theunis
joined the BSA Police in August 1940 and served in the Midlands
at Gwelo for several years, before transferring to the Criminal
Investigation Department. He became an expert in the discipline
of scenes of crime investigation specialising in fingerprints
and photography. He attended most serious crime scenes in
then Rhodesia during his tenure in office. He was promoted
to Superintendent in July 1961 and the following year was
awarded the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Theunis served until August 1964, retiring, with the rank
of Chief Superintendent and then went into farming. He became
and active member of the Police Reserve and was awarded the
Medal for Meritorious Service in July 1979. Theunis was a
member of the Mashonaland Branch. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 17 April 2011
Death: Leon du Toit 6268
Garth von Horsten advises, with regret, the death of Leon du Toit on 11 April 2011 at Johannesburg, South Africa. Leon joined the BSA Police in January 1961 and served until July 1964, leaving at his own request, with the rank of Constable. He was a member of the Transvaal Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Merle, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 16 April 2011
Another
Book: Weapons of Mass Destruction - The Zimbabwe Connection:
by former member Harry Naismith 7795
Harry Naismith announces the publication of a his book (a
Kindle Edition), Weapons
of Mass Destruction - The Zimbabwe Connection
which may be found on Amazon, if you follow the link, or click
on the image. A fiction title, Amazon has the following product
description, "The enigmatic David Bradley stumbles upon evidence
suggesting the Zimbabwe authorities have become custodians
of some of Saddam Hussein’s illusive weapons of mass destruction.
Realising this, the Harare regime, desperate to protect its
interests, puts a contract out on the potentially pernicious
Bradley. The trail leads to Iraq where the entrepreneurial
Bradley seeks to make ‘long bucks’ on a security contract
which in fact has been orchestrated to lure him to his death.
He survives two assassination attempts before goons from the
Mahdi army finally corner him on a roof-top in the city of
al Kut. The question is: can the Iraqi militants succeed where
previously others have failed abysmally?" 9 April 2011
Scottish Gathering Newsletter
Steve Acornley and Nigel Seaward are working hard on the intended
Scottish Gathering to be held on the 14 May 2011, 28 York
Place, Edinburgh - their
short newsletter is available for your reading
pleasure. 9 April 2011
Western
Cape Outpost March 2011 (Edition 68)
Lawrie Mabin, Editor of the Western
Cape Outpost Magazine has sent in his latest
edition for your reading pleasure. Lawries has produced another
information packed, interesting edition. To read the magazine,
please click on the image to the right. This will download
a 3Mb PDF document, which you may read on your browser or
save and read later in Adobe Reader (which has just released
a free upgrade). 2 April 2011
March 2011 News
Former Members of the BSA Police: Whereabouts Now
The Web Administrator has recently analysed the nominal roll
maintained by him and produced an analysis of where former
members of the force are presently resident, according to
their submissions via this website. You may view a few statistics
or ahistogram
on this site. Clearly, these two documents do not indicate
where all former members, who are still alive,
are resident. There are a huge number of former members who
have not become involved with Regimental Association membership
or who are not on e-mail or browsing the web. Those with such
status should be encouraged to register
on the site... we want to know where you are
and involve you with your former colleagues. 18 March 2011
Death:
Anthony Howard ‘Parrot’ Neill 6749/7014/8330
Neville Spurr advises, with regret, the death of Howard Neil
on 18 March 2011 at Cape Town, South Africa. He was born 1
August 1943 and attended St Georges College in Salisbury,
Southern Rhodesia. Howard was one of the few officers to sport
three force numbers. He first joined the BSA Police in September
1962, leaving a little earlier than his three, by purchase,
but rejoined in May 1964. He served until November 1968 and
then re-joined the force a third time in October 1969 and
served until June 1976, leaving at his own request, with the
rank of Inspector. He was stationed in the town branch, mostly
in Bulawayo, and also served with Support Unit and at Police
Driving School, Cranborne, before joining Staff Branch and
doing time at Ordnance in Salisbury. After leaving the force,
Howard eventually settled in Cape Town and was a supportive
member of the Western Cape Branch of the Regimental Association.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Sam, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 18 March 2011
Invitation to a Scottish
Gathering
The United Kingdom Branch of the BSA Police Regimental Association
extends a cordial invitation to all Association members and
to former members of the British South Africa Police and Police
Reserve, together with their wives or partners; to attend
"A Scottish Gathering" from 11am to 4pm on
Saturday 14th May 2011, at 28
York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP. Please book with
; Telephone: 01506 466 593, OR
; Telephone: 01890 882 558
The venue,28 York Place (formerly The Police Club, Edinburgh), is opposite the Edinburgh Bus Station, in very easy walking distance of the heart of the City and Waverley Railway Station. 13 March 2011
Queensland Newsletter
Mike Edden has sent in his latest Queensland
Newsletter (PDF Doc 55Kb) for your reading pleasure.
13 March 2011
Death:
Ronald Charles Good 7460
Peter Phillips advises, with regret, the death of Ron Good
on 25 February 2011 at Pool, Dorset, United Kingdom. Ron joined
the BSA Police in October 1965 and served until April 1970,
leaving at his own request, with the rank of Patrol Officer.
He was last stationed at Salisbury Central. He was a member
of the United Kingdom Branch of the Regimental Association.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 4 March 2011
Death:
Barrington Sinclair Earnest ‘Barry’ Bennett 6180
Graham de Wit advises, with regret, the death of Barry Bennett
on 1 March 2011 at Pretoria, South Africa. Barry joined the
BSA Police in July 1960 and served until December 1971, leaving
at his own request, with the rank of Section Officer. He was
mostly stationed in the town branch. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 3 March 2011
February 2011 News
Death:
Ian Rule 6209
Peter Phillips advises, with regret, the death of Ian Rule
on 22 February 2011 at Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. Ian
joined the BSA Police in September 1960 and served until August
1964, leaving at his own request, with the rank of Detective.
He went into ranching in the south eastern Lowveld, which
included a crocodile farming enterprise. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 27 February 2011
Death:
Michael Edward Lindley 5312
Robin Harvey advises, with regret, the death of Mike Lindley
on 12 February 2011 at New Ollerton, United Kingdom. Mike
joined the BSA Police in December 1954 after having served
for a period in the Metropolitan Police as a cadet. He was
posted to Victoria Province where he served on various stations
before returning to depot as an equitation instructor. Mike
was later posted to the Midlands and was promoted to Inspector
in 1966 taking command of Redcliff station at the time. Shortly
thereafter he became involved with the administration of Police
Reserve. He was commissioned in July 1973. Mike retired from
the force in April 1978 with the Rank of Chief Superintendent.
He went into the security consulting business in Bulawayo,
before eventually emigrating to South Africa and later the
United Kingdom. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his
wife, Sara, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 12 February 2011
Death: Andrew Gilchrist Learmonth 5539
Dick Glanville reports, with regret, the death of Andrew Learmonth
on 4 February 2011 in Benoni, South Africa. Andrew served
in the BSA Police between September 1956 and December 1966.
He was stationed mostly in Matabeleland (Town Branch) and
left as a Section Officer. Andrew emigrated to South Africa
in 1973 and became a member of the Transvaal Branch of the
Regimental Association. Our thoughts and condolences go out
to his wife, Gisella, family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 5 February 2011
The
Natal Outpost: February 2011| 86th EditionWe
are pleased to bring yet another excellent edition of the
Natal
Outpost magazine to you, for your reading pleasure.
This colourful edition brings you plenty of news from Natal,
more on the BSAP Mature Members Club and some extracts from
the first Outpost Magazine, which you will find of interest.
Appreciation must go once again to Trevor Dutton for this
fine publication. You may click on the image to download this
edition, which is a PDF document of 3,8Mb. 4 February 2011
Death:
John Dill Tedford 7217
Steve Acornley advises, with regret, the death of John Tedford
on 2 January 2011 in Darwin, Australia. John previously served
in the Northern Rhodesia Police before joining the BSA Police
in December 1964. He was a district man for most of his career,
stationed mostly in Matabeleland. He served until January
1981, when he retired with the rank of Inspector. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his wife, Christine, family and
friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 3 February 2011
The Last Parade: List of Attendees
Alan Toms writes to advise the the listing of members and
guests who were in attendance at The Last Parade (25 July
2010 - National Memorial Arboretum, United Jingdom, has now
been finalised for print. A copy of this listing may
be found on this website link. 3 February 2011
Death:
Michael Gordon Franklin 8709
Brian Godard advises, with regret, the death of Mike Franklin
on 2 February 2011 in the United Kingdom. Mike served in the
BSA Police between December 1971 and May 1982 when he retired
with the rank of L/Inspector. He served in the Matabeleland
districts before joining Support Unit. Mike was a keen tennis
player and took part in force championships. He was a member
of the Natal Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go out to
his wife, Janice, family and friends, to whom we extend our
deepest sympathy. 3 February 2011
Death: Anthony Michael Hubbard 4228
Peter Bellingham advises, with regret, the death of Tony Hubbard on 31 January 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Tony was the son of a former member, William Hubbard (2029). He was born in Ndola and raised in the United Kingdom, before joining the Fleet Air Arm in 1943 and later the Royal Air Force. Tony joined the BSA Police in December 1947. His early service was in Matabeleland before his transfer to Staff Branch and to Manicaland. Tony was commissioned in 1963, while serving in the Midlands, and later transferred to PGHQ where he was Staff Officer responsible for Personnel, then Ordnance and finally Administration. He served until March 1973, retiring as a Chief Superintendent. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 3 February 2011
January 2011 News
Death:
Iain William Penfold 6431
Barry Henson reports, with regret, the death of Iain Penfold
on 23 January 2011 at Truro, United Kingdom. Ian served from
July 1961 to July 1970 and left the force with the rank of
Section Officer. He served much of his service in Manicaland
district. Ian moved to Johannesburg and was a member of the
Transvaal Branch of the Regimental Association, before moving
to Britain. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife,
Grace, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 26 January 2011
Death:
Terence Cottam 4346
Barry Henson reports, with regret, the death of Terence Cottam
on 24 January 2011 at Auckland, New Zealand following a short
illness. Terry served in the Palestine Police before joining
the BSA Police in November 1948. He served for three years
and left the force as a Trooper. Terry served in the Kent
Constabulary before joining the Northern Rhodesia Police,
where he served until 1961. He emigrated to New Zealand where
he joined yet another force and served another 24 years in
the police. He retired as a Detective Senior Sergeant in the
Criminal Investigation Bureau. He was a member of the New
Zealand Branch of the Regimental Association and was on its
inaugural committee. Our thoughts and condolences go out to
his wife, Doris, family and friends, to whom we extend our
deepest sympathy. 26 January 2011
Death:
Frank Stober 9324
Red O'Connell reports, with regret, the recent death of Frank
Stober who died on 3 December 2010 at Harare, Zimbabwe following
a spell in hospital. Frank Served in the BSA Police between
October 1974 and June 1978 in the Technicians Branch, and
left with the rank of L/Inspector. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 21 January 2011
Death: Michael John ‘Mike’ Tasker 6057
Red O’Connell advises, with regret, the death of Mike Tasker on 20 January 2011 at Marondera, Zimbabwe. Mike joined the force in August 1959 and served into the early 1980’s with the successor force, the Zimbabwe Republic Police. His early career in the force took him to Matabeleland on various stations and also with the Police Reserve. He retired with the rank of Chief Superintendent having been Officer Commanding Marondera District. After leaving the force Mike briefly served as a Prosecutor at the Magistrates Court in Marondera and later ran his own business. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Christine, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 21 January 2011
Lost Comrades
Out listing of lost comrades continues to build up. Please
pop into the Lost Comrades
pages at this link and see if there is anyone
you know on the list for whom you have their latest contact
details. The web administrator is particularly interest in
e-mail contact addresses. 14 January 2011
Web Site Members Listings
The web administrator has been reviewing some of the entries
on the Former Members' Listing
on this site. There are a lot of out of date
entries with redundant e-mail addresses. Members will be contacted
in due course, but if their e-mail address are incorrect and
they are recorded as bouncing on the database, those entries
will be deleted. Please visit the page with your entry and
check the details are correct. Send yourself a message!
New Zealand Branch Launches its Web Page
The Web Administrator is please to advise that the New
Zealand Branch had eventually opened their web page
on this site and hopefully this will be point of contact for
those resident in the region. Hon. Secretaries are requested
to visit their own pages and ensure the information in current
on these pages. 14 January 2011
BSA Police Regimental Association Centenary
The Centenary of the formation of the Regimental Association
will be in 2013. The Chairman of the Australian Branch of
the Regimental Association, Bob Gates (7045) has made a few
suggestions concerning this anniversary. These evolve around
a reunion of all members of the squads recruited and trained
in 1963 - their 50th Anniversary of commencement of service.
Obviously this is still in the melting pot, and other ideas
for functions and venue would be welcome. Bob's
communication can be seen at this link. I am
sure all ideas would be welcome and should be put forward
to your local Regimental Association Branch. In the interim,
if you were a member of the force with a number between 6826
and 7049 in may be useful for you to register
your details on the database for former members. 14 January 2011
Death: John Graham Weeks 7370
The Web Administrator regrets to advise the death of John
Weeks who died in Mutare, Zimbabwe on 10th January. John was
born in the United Kingdom and raised in then Umtali. He commenced
his service in the Cadet Branch of the force. John served
in the regular force between July 1965 and October 1969, when
he left the service with the rank of Section Officer, his
last posting being Member in Charge of Mbare Station. He went
into the family business, in Mutare and has lived there ever
since. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, June,
family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 14 January 2011
Death: Raymond Horace George Walker
4738
Barry Henson advises, with regret, the death of Raymond Walker,
who died peacefully at his home in Swainsthorpe, United Kingdom
on 21 December 2010. Ray served in the force between June
1951 and June 1961, retiring with the rank of Detective Sergeant.
Few will know that Ray was a founder member of XB, the predecessor
of Special Branch, at Railway Avenue in the 1950's. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 8 January 2011
Death: James Liddle McEwan
3974
Karl Hurry reports with regret the recent death of James McEwan
in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. James served in the force, mostly in
the districts, between April 1946 and May 1969 retiring as
a Chief Inspector. He was awarded the CPLSM in July 1964,
shortly after his promotion to Chief Inspector. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 8 January 2011
Death:
David John Sloman 5695
Dick Glanville reports with deep regret the sad passing of
Dave Sloman on 4 January 2011 in Johannesburg South Africa.
Dave served in the BSA Police from April 1957 and continued
his service into the Zimbabwe Republic Police, retiring with
the rank of Ass. Commissioner in May 1983. He joined the plain-clothes
branch early in his career, firstly as a member of the Criminal
Investigation Department, serving mostly in the Matabeleland
Province during his early service. Dave was also involved
with Special Branch work at one time. He later transferred
to CID Salisbury and served on a few divisions and suburban
CID stations. During his service Dave was associated with
a regional committee of the International Police Association.
He was a supportive member of the Regimental Association and
served as President of the Transvaal Branch for several years
with great tact and dedication. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 4 January 2011
The Eulogy at David's funeral was written by Dave Blacker
(5483) - delivered by Jock Pirrett (6610) - who had a few
poignant points to say about both Dave and the BSA Police,
"Our personal relationship started in the BSA Police
in Rhodesia and continued through the difficult transition
to Zimbabwe and on to the present day.
There have been many police officers, less gentlemen and a
very few who were both police officers and gentlemen but Dave
was one of that rare breed.
At CID Headquarters he was my number two and I could not have
had a fairer, more honest or stabilizing influence. The latter
trait being a blessing with my volatile temper at times.
For people who were not part of the BSAP it is perhaps difficult
to understand what a close knit fellowship we had and have
maintained ever since, but pride bound us together and pride
continues to bind our ever dwindling band. We bore together
the trials and tribulations of a bush war in which the ability
to depend on one another was so crucial and we could rely
on the fact that if we were in dire straits, aid would be
a certainty. We were one of the finest and most efficient
police forces in the world with perhaps the only blot on our
history being the Jameson Raid but I can vouch for the fact
that neither Dave or I took part in that. On leaving a country
we loved we all had to diversify into an alien world of commerce
and industry but we brought with us a trait now so sadly lacking,
integrity, and with it we adapted and again proved our worth.
Despite all this we never lost our comradeship and the BSAP
Regimental association flourished with Dave being a prominent
and respected member."
December 2010 News
Death: Edward Henry 'Ted'
Fee 6550
Barry Henson advises, with regret, the death of Ted Fee in
Wentworth, West Sussex, United Kingdom on 25 December 2010.
Ted served in the BSA Police between December 1961 and July
1969, leaving the force as a Detective Section Officer. During
his service in the force, Ted had been a keen footballer and
represented the CID team at one stage. Following his service
in the force, Ted ventured into the security business and
was at one time involved with this work on diamond mines in
Sierra Leone. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 31 December 2010
Death: Eric William Howard 10033
Ian Robas advises, with deep regret, the death of Eric Howard on Christmas day at Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa. Eric served in the force between April 1977 and December 1979. He was a member of the Transvaal Branch of the Regimental Association. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Charmaine, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 31 December 2010
News
From Central
We welcome, once again, the latest edition of Peter Bellingham's
News
from Central, Edition No 97, July 2010. I understand
that Peter suffered the theft of a computer on which he had
compiled the initial version of this newsletter and as a result
had to re-write the entire edition. Better luck next time
Peter and we are sorry to hear of your loss. Click on the
image to link to the newsletter. 24 December 2010
Matabeleland
Outpost Magazine
Karl Hurry has produced his November edition of the Matabeleland
Outpost for your reading pleasure on this web
site. Another colourful and interesting presentation from
the "Matabele boys" and well worth a read. Please click on
the image to the right to get to the document. 21 December 2010
Transvaal
Outpost: November 2010
We are delighted to add another edition of the Transvaal
Outpost (November 12010 Issue 27-3) compiled and written
by Glenn Macaskill. This edition is worth a read, it mentions
hundreds of former members and contains lots of news. Please
click on the image to the right...this is a 470kb sized PDF
document. Happy reading. 19 December 2010
Mashonaland Branch Christmas Function
The Mashonaland Branch hosted a well attended Christmas braai
luncheon for former members of the force, their wives and
widows, and the Air Force on Saturday 11 December 2010 at
the Mount Pleasant Sports Club, Harare. Everybody seemed to
have enjoyed the day, ate well from an excellent braai, and
partook in a bountiful raffle, thanks to the generosity of
several donors. There is a photo
collage (in pdf format 1,3Mb) available to visitors
by clicking on this link. 12 December 2010
"Aussie
Outpost" - Spring/Summer Edition 2010
Kerry Hoadly recently sent in his Aussie
Outpost (Volume 12 Issue 2) for publication on
the site. The Australian
Branch of the Regimental Association maintains
a page on this site. Those wishing to write to Kerry Hoadly,
the Editor, may contact
. Click on the image or the link above for access. 11 December 2010
"Brothers in Blood"
Ken Farnsworth (110949) has recently had his book 'Brothers
in Blood' published by Sable Publishing House and available
on leading internet book selling sites. The title is fiction
based on his experiences during the Rhodesian war. The web
administrator is still awaiting a copy for review. 11 December 2010
Eastern Cape Newsletter - December 2010
Rob Clarke send in a brief account of the recent Christmas
lunch function held by the Eastern Cape Branch
in Port Elizabeth along with a couple of images of members.
Please click on the link above. 10 December 2010
Queensland Newsletter - November 2010
Mike Edden has kindly sent in another tome for your reading
pleasure. This edition of the Queensland
Newsletter has a couple of articles, which Mike
wrote for the Outpost, back in 1969, following his Zambezi
River canoe trip the prior year. Thus far we have received
three submissions from Mike for inclusion on the web site.
Please see Part
Two here, and Part
Three here. Well worth a read, for a few nostalgic
moments. 10 December 2010
November 2010 News
Death: Peter Wallace Richmond 'Tickie' Woods 4317
Barry Henson advises, with regret, the death of Tickie Wood
in Bethlehem, New Zealand on 1 November 2010. Tickie served
in the BSA Police between November 1948 and March 1972, retiring
as a Chief Inspector. He was born in India and did army service
with the Royal Hampshire Regiment before joining the BSA Police.
His early career was served mostly in Matabeleland Province
and, following a spell with Highway Patrol, he was member
in charge of some of the smaller town police stations in Rhodesia.
Tickie was a keen golfer and shottist and will be remembered
for his incredible humour and wonderful character. Tickie's
son Huw (110760) was also a member of the force. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 22 November 2010
Oral History Project: Why did you fight? Narratives of Rhodesian identity during the insurgency 1972-1980
Dr Sue Onslow and Dr Anne Berry have finalised their report
on the Oral
History Project which included extensive interviews
of former members of the BSA Police. The project, funded by
the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and carried out
by the University of the West of England, Bristol. Dr Onslow,
has kindly granted permission for this site to carry the report.
19 November 2010
Death:
Brian Reginald Stevenson-Baker PMM 6441
Barry Henson reports the sad news of Brian Stevenson-Baker's
death in London, United Kingdom on 16 October 2010. Brian
served in the BSA Police between July 1961 and August 1983,
retiring as a Chief Superintendent. Brian saw most of his
service in the Criminal Investigation Department, by and large
in the Salisbury and Mashonaland areas, from 1965 and was
a well respected detective. At one stage, Brian had been a
keen footballer and represented CID teams as a goal keeper
and he was a leading figure in the Salvation Army. In July
1979 Brian was the recipient of the Police Medal for Meritorious
Service. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 19 November 2010
Model of BSA Police Trooper
Model Trooper
Richard Pike (8745) has been working furiously to complete,
what appears to be , a rather good model of a BSA Police Trooper,
which he intends to sell as a model kit leading up to Christmas.
For those of you who are keen on modelling, here is a wonderful
gift which will no doubt bring back plenty of memories and
definately be a great talking point when displayed proudly
on your mantlepiece!
The model, in resin (with lance in white metal), will stand
about 260mm in height (horse and lance) and is, apparently,
quite easy to construct. You will need paint and brushes,
perhaps a steady hand too. Richard has indicated that he would
be happy to build and paint models for a fee, for those without
the skills. Indicative price for former members and other
Rhodesian Forces will be £59.
Richard would like to get an order list together from former
members and resquests those interested to contact him soon by .
I am sure many former members will remember the magnificent
model of a trooper which used to be on display in the pub
of the old Enkeldoorn Hotel. 12 November 2010
BSA Police Logo Origins and the Banner Confusion
Will Cornell (6388) sent in a document from the November 1960
Outpost Magazine concerning the origins of the BSA Police
colours and crest and the confusion over the description of
the Banner. For those interested there is a small PDF
document which details the origins of the BSA
Police logo/crest and the banner. 12 November 2010
Death:
William McPherson 'Bill' Cumming 6816
Red O'Connel reports, with regret, the death of Bill Cumming,
who died in Harare, Zimbabwe on 6 November 2010, while visiting
on holiday. Bill was normally resident in the United Kingdom.
Bill served from December 1962 to July 1968. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his wife, Sioux, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 10 November 2010
Eastern
Cape News
Rob Clarke sent in his Eastern
Cape Newsletter recently for publication on the
site. Those wishing to write to the Secretary Eastern Cape
Branch may contact
. Click on the image or the link above for access. See the
Eastern Cape Branch
page for contact details. 7 November 2010
Death:
Alexander Anderson 'Alec' Blair 4631
Barry Henson reports the sad news of the death of Alec Blair,
who died in Calgary, Canada on 3 November 2010. Alex served
from May 1950 to December 1975, retiring with the rank of
Assistant Commissioner. Alex was born in Scotland and served
in the Edinburgh City Police and the Royal Navy before joining
the BSA Police. During his early career, Alex was a keen shottist
and represented the force in various competitions. He was
commissioned in January 1966, the first awarded after UDI.
He joined the TA Group, in Rhodesia after his retirement and
was for a long time a member on the Mashonaland Branch of
the Regimental Association. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his wife, Rita, family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 7 November 2010
Queensland
Newsletter: July 2010
A short while ago, Mike Edden sent in his interesting Queensland
Newsletter for July. My apologies to Mike for the delay in
getting it onto the web page. This edition is certainly worth
a read and covers much of Mike's experiences during his recent
trip to the United Kingdom to attend the unveiling of the
memorial to the BSA Police. If you want to contact Mike, I
am sure he would appreciate a note, please contact
.Click on the image or the link above for access. See the
Queensland Branch
page for contact details. 7 November 2010
Western
Cape Branch Outpost: November 2010
Lawrie Mabin has just sent in the November 2010 (Edition 67)
Western
Cape Outpost magazine for inclusion on your web
site. As usual, a well presented and information packed edition
for your reading pleasure. These magazines play an important
roll in networking former members of the force. Those wishing
to support or contribute to the Western Cape Outpost or simply
chat to the editor may contact
. Click on the image or the link above for access. See the
Western Cape Branch
page for contact details. 3 November 2010
October 2010 News
Death:
Bruce Wallace 5327
Tony Walker reports, with regret, the death of Bruce Wallace
in Redhill, United Kingdom on 13 October 2010. Bruce served
from February 1955 to July 1956, leaving with the rank of
Constable. Previously he had been a member of the Royal Rhodesian
Airforce. His father was 'Chick' Wallace CPM, a Senior Superintendent
in the Northern Rhodesia Police, and former member of the
BSA Police . Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 17 October 2010
All Forces Chrismas Party - Johannesburg Area
Saturday 4 December 2010 has been set aside for an All Forces Christmas Party in Kempton Park at Ollies Pub and Grill, for those former members of the BSA Police in the area interested please contact 17 October 2010
Natal Midlands Annual Lunch
The Natal Midlands will hold its Annual Lunch on Sunday 7th November - for further details, those wishing to attend may contact 17 October 2010
Death:
Charles Hamilton Kydd 10529
Dick Glanville reports, with regret, the death of Charles
Kydd in Johannesburg on 11 October 2010. Charles served from
April 1978 to December 1979, leaving by purchase with the
rank of Patrol Officer. Our thoughts and condolences go out
to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
17 October 2010
Death:
Hubie Van Niekerk 8066R
Rob Clarke reports, with regret, the death of Hubie Van Niekerk
in Port Elizabeth on 6 October 2010. Hubie served in the Police
Reserve, mostly in Bulawayo, from 1958. He was an active member
of the Eastern Cape branch and was awarded life membership
of that branch in recognition of his services to the branch.
He was also an active MOTH. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his wife, Yvonne, family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 17 October 2010
The Natal Outpost Magazine Trevor Dutton has excelled once more in the production
of the latest edition of the Natal
Outpost. This magazine edition has some interesting
content, including the first published link to the
video clip below from an Outpost Magazine. Trevor
sends a good number of electronic editions to members of his
branch, the recipients of which shall be able to click directly
to this page. Click on the image to the right for access to
the newsletter, or simply use the link above. The short video
of the 'Last Parade' was captured by Will Cornell, who has
kindly allowed its display on the website, via the Natal Outpost
Magazine.
You may also download this clip -> DOWNLOAD
(you should be given the option to play with your media player
or just download the file - 5Mb)
5 October 2010
Kiwi Outpost Magazine - May 2010
Steve McIntosh-Dona, Editor of the Kiwi Outpost Magazine,
has kindly sent us a copy of the May 2010 Edition for your
reading pleasure. This is another superb publication from
one of your Outpost editors, packed full of news and images,
and most certainly worth more than a browse. Please click
on the image to the right to access the magazine, which is
in pdf format. 2 October 2010
Zimbabwe Pensioners' Support Fund
The Zimbabwe Pensioners' Support Fund (ZPFS) has been officially
registered as a Non Profit Organisation in South Africa and
as a Public Benefit Organisation with SARS, the South Africa
tax authority.
Zimbabwe Pensioners' Support Fund warehouse preparations for a trip
The ZPFS has been activiely distributing good to destitute
pensioners in Zimbabwe. An appeal
and a report on a recent trip to Zimbabwe may
be located on the site. 2 October 2010
Ten Year Service Medals
Peter Bellingham advises that since he commenced the exercise
to collect 10 Year Service Medals from PGHQ and dispatch them,
via branches, to the members concerned, he has been receiving
requests from members for 15 year Service Medals and for RGSMs.
Some enquiries about 10 Year Service Medals are being received
from former members who do not appear on the 3 lists of Medal
Recipients that were circulated to All Branches, and which
have been posted on the BSAP Web Site. PGHQ advise that they
have no other unclaimed medals of any former BSA Police members.
If any members from branches wish to pursue their claims for
medals, then I suggest that they write to PGHQ to claim their
medals. If sufficient numbers of ex members do this, then
PGHQ might, decide to have new medals minted. Peter thinks
that this is unlikely.
2 October 2010
September 2010 News
Death: David Luscombe 9486
Barry Henson reports, with regret, the death of Dave Luscombe,
a member of the United Kingdom Branch. Dave, who was not married,
had been suffering with cancer for some time and died on 10
September 2010 at Plymouth, United Kingdom. He served from
November 1975 to May 1982, mostly in the districts, leaving
with the rank of Inspector. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 20 September 2010
Occupation of Mashonaland Album on Sale
at Christies
A copy of the photo album “Occupation of Mashonaland” by W.
Ellerton Fry is to be auctioned at Christies, South Kensington,
London on 23rd September 2010 with proceeds going to the BSAP
Memorial Fund. The volume, believed to be one of only 12 produced,
contains 156 photographs taken of the progress of the Pioneer
Column from Macloutsie to Fort Salisbury. The catalogue can
be viewed online at Christies
Auctions 6 September 2010
Death: Ronald Underwood
4225
Fred Mason reports, with regret, the death of Ronald Underwood
on 31 August 2010 in Margate, South Africa. Ronald saw active
service during the Second World War with the Royal Air Force
and, after the war, joined the BSA Police in September 1947.
He saw some service in the Midlands, before electing to move
to Staff Branch. Ron was a keen tennis player and involved
himself in its organisation within police circles. He retired
in October 1970, while serving as Staff Officer Finance, in
the rank of Chief Superintendent. Ronald was a member of the
Natal Branch of the Regimental Association. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy. 9 September 2010
National Service Intake History and Re-union
National Service Intake 146 (5 June 1975 to March 1977) wishes
to contact all those who were called up for National Service
at that time in the armed forces, particularly those in the
BSAP. A Reunion and publication "The Forever Boys" is planned
and your attendance at the reunion; and contributions to the
book, will be greatly appreciated. Please contact
; or
to get listed and to receive
regular updates. 6 September 2010
August 2010 News
Death:
Cyril Barnard Turner 3667
Barry Henson reports, with regret, the death of Cyril Turner
on 21 January 2010 in his home town of Dawlish, Devon. Cyril
served as a Trooper in the BSAP from April 1937 to April 1939.
He left and joined the Army, eventually attaining the rank
of Major. In 1966 he was made an Honorary Life Member of the
Association. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 26 Augut 2010
Transvaal
Outpost Magazine Issue No. 27-2 (August 2010)
Glenn Macaskill's August edition of the Transvaal
Outpost magazine became available during my absence.
This edition has an editorial by Dave Sloman and is packed
full of news from the branch. Just click on the image to the
right. Older versions of the Transvaal Outpost may be read
on the Transvaal Branch
page on this website. 26 Augut 2010
Death: Robin Williamson 4956
Barry Henson reports the death, with regret, of Robin Williamson on 14 August 2010 at Heywards Heath, Sussex, United Kingdom. Robin was a member of Squad 15/1952 and served from July 1952 to July 1954. He later joined the Nyasaland Police. Robin was not a member of the Association. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 23 August 2010
Death: David Phillip Harley 7000 John Seward advises with regret that David
Phillip Harley Reg died as a result of a brain tumour on 18
August in Melbourne, Australia. Dave joined the Force on 5
September, 1963, following a short period as a cadet, and
served for three years leaving with the rank of Patrol Officer.
He joined the Royal Australian Air Force and passed out as
a pilot officer serving in Transporter aircraft including
the Hawker Siddley HS748 and later the Hercules C130. He later
went into the commercial airline business and subsequently
operated his own property settlement business. He was a member
of the Australia branch of the BSAP Regimental Association.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, to whom we
extend our deepest sympathy. 20 August 2010
United
Kingdom Outpost Issue No. 75 (Summer)
We are delighted to include the latest edition of the United
Kingdom Outpost (issue No. 75 - Summer 2010),
compiled and written by Mike Abbotts, for your reading pleasure.
The is a very full edition and carries a full report on the
activities of the weekend 24-26 July 2010 at both the Rutland
Braai and the Unveiling Ceremony at the National Aboretum
near Litchfield. We are missing edition 74, which had been
printed incorrectly to a PDF document, and will include this
when the corrected version becomes available. Older versions
of this newsletter can be found on the United
Kingdom Branch page. 20 August 2010
Death: Harold Aspinall Wright 7597/8886
Fred Punter reports, with regret, the death of Harold Wright on 7 August 2010 at Keynsham, United Kingdom. Harold served from May 1966 to August 1971, then re-attested in December 1972, he retired in the rank of Inspector in July 1982. He was not a member of the Association. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Fay, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 15 August 2010
Death:
David John Marks 6342
Barry Henson reports, with regret, the death on 18 May 2010,
of David Marks, a member of the United Kingdom Branch, following
a short illness. David served from March 1961 to March 1964,
leaving as a Constable. He spent most of his service in Salisbury
South. After leaving the force he joined the insurance industry
and was an active member of the Western Cape Branch, before
moving to the United Kingdom. He retired to South Africa.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Diana, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 5 August 2010
JuLY
2010 News
Death:
Felix Johannes Joseph Kuttner 6569
Peter Bellingham reports, with the deepest regret, the death
of Felix Kuttner who was tragically killed on 28 July 2010,
following a road traffic accident between Triangle and Chiredzi.
Felix was born in Bulawayo and educated at Plumtree School.
He joined the force straight from school and served mostly
in the Lowveld from January 1962 until April 1980, when he
retired holding the rank of Superintendent. Felix had been
a force champion tennis player. He was the Group Security
Officer with Triangle Limited at the time of his death. Our
thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 31 July 2010
Death: Lynn Andrew Carlisle 6235
Dick Glanville advises with regret, the death in Johannesburg of Lynn Carlisle on 19 July 2010. Lynn served from December 1960 to March 1966, mostly in small Midland towns, before leaving as a Patrol Officer. He settled in Durban and was a member of the Natal Branch of the Regimental Association. Dave joined the Transvaal Branch in 1980. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 22 July 2010
Death: Douglas Harold Lyon PR6477 - Air Wing
John Seward reports the sad passing of Douglas Lyon on 17 of July 2010, at the age of 88 years, in Mandurah, Australia. Doug suffered a stroke about 7 years ago and was wheelchair bound and as time went by he became very frail. He was a prominent farmer in the Glendale/Bindura area and at one time was President of the Cotton Growers Association of Rhodesia and also a prominent member of the Rhodesia Farmers Union. He joined the revitalised Police Reserve at its inception in 1954 and due to his war service with the Royal Air Force joined the Air Wing from 1968 and played a prominent part in the Mazoe Flight.
He and his wife Nancy - also a WFR - retired in the 80's to Mundaring and later due to Doug s illness to a retirement home in Mandurah. Doug was also a prominent member of the Rhodesian Association of Western Australia and at one time served as Chairman of its Madalas section for three years. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 18 July 2010
Death Allen Day 4041
Rod Wilson reports the recent death of Allen Day died in Morecambe, United Kingdom 12 July 2010, following a stroke at the age of 88 years. Allen served in the Navy during the Second World War and was one of the first onto the beaches in Normandy on 'D' Day where he was engaged in beach clearance operations. He joined the force in June 1946, and after doing his three he left to enter the commercial world in Central Africa, at one time being based in Limbe, Malawi. It was Allen Day who formed the North West Group of the United Kingdom Regimental Association. He had a clear memory and quite often could put members right on various questions. Allen is survived by two daughters, one living in Johannesburg and the other in New York. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 14 July 2010
Death:
Shane Reese 4267
Malcolm Reese reports the death of his father, Shane Reese,
on 23 June 2010 at Runcorn, United Kingdom. Shane served in
the force from May 1948 to November 1960, retiring with the
rank of Staff Inspector. Our thoughts and condolences go out
to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
12 July 2010
Death: Brian Williams 10231
Dick Glanville reports the death of Brian Williams on 8th
July 2010 in Johannesburg after a struggle with cancer. Brian
served in the force from January 1977 to October 1979, leaving
'by purchase' with the rank of Patrol Officer. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom
we extend our deepest sympathy. 12 July 2010
Death: Lance Christopher Jamison Abel 7537
Doug Grierson reports the recent death of Lance Able who died
18 June 2010 at Hastings in New Zealand, following an illness.
Lance was born in Bulawayo in July 1942 and joined the BSA
Police in March 1966. He served until January 1970, when he
left of his own request and later joined the Rhodesian Airforce.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Jane, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 10 July 2010
Death:
John Franklyn Bellamy 3005
It is with sincere regret that Barry Henson reports the death
of Franklyn Bellamy, who died, peacefully in his sleep, during
the night 30 June/1 July 2010 at Holsworthy, Devon in the
United Kingdom. Franklyn was born in January 1908 and joined
the force March 1928. He served 21 years in the force retiring
in May 1949 with the rank of Sub Inspector. Just two years
ago, Franklyn had celebrated his 100th birthday on which occasion
he received a card from Her Majesty the Queen. He was the
oldest member of the Regimental Association, world wide and
was an Honoury Life Member of the United Kingdom Branch. Our
thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 1 July 2010
June 2010 News
Death:
Russell Hugh Langley 5742 Tony Down reports the recent death, on 4 June 2010 of Russell Langley in Port Alfred following a period of ill health. Russell served in the force between August 1957 and March 1962, leaving as a Constable. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his family and friends, to whom we
extend our deepest sympathy. 25 June 2010
Death:
Alan Peter Stock 6063
Brian Hodson reports, with great sadness, the death of Alan
Stock at St Wilfred's Hospice, Eastbourne on 20 June 2010,
following a period of ill health. Alan was born in Bristol,
England in June 1937. He did his national service in the RAF
at Cranwell and joined the BSA Police in August 1959, aged
22 years. He served several years in Salisbury, before taking
up the Editorial position on Outpost, for which he was well
known. As Editor, Alan did a brief two year foray in PATU
in the early 1970s. He retired with the rank of Chief Inspector
on medical grounds after 25 years service in August 1984.
Alan ventured into technical journalism with Argosy Press,
Thompson Publications until 1989, when he joined British High
Commission in Harare as the locally employed commercial officer.
He served the High Commission for 9 years, returning to technical
journalism in 1998. Alan also worked as the site manager at
the Arundel Shopping Centre during construction. He made a
'medical and economic' retreat to United Kingdom in February
2005, settling in Eastbourne. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to his wife, Colleen, family and friends, to whom we
extend our deepest sympathy.
The Funeral Service for the late Alan Stock will be held on
Friday, 2nd July 2010 at 2:30pm at The Holy Rood Roman Catholic
Church, Castle Drive, Pevensey Bay BN24 6JY followed by a
private cremation. 25 June 2010
Web Administrators Newsletter
For those who may not have received the Web
Administrators Newsletter sent to all former
members listed on his database, there is a copy available
here. If you have not received this newsletter by e-mail,
then your e-mail address listed with the Web Administator
is wrong, or your local ISP is blocking you mail from legitimate
mailing lists. You may register
a change of address at this link. Of the 1,400
odd mails sent out some 39 addresses 'bounced'. You may see
the listing of recently
bounced address here. 20 June 2010
The Return of OB Extracts
We are delighted to advise of the return of OB
Extracts, kindly suppied by Fred Mason (5934)
from Hillcrest - Natal Branch. A special thanks should be
extended to Fred who has not been too well lately, but happily
reports he has returned to parade, but still in the 'medicine
and duty' line. The full PDF document may be obtained by clicking
on the image to the right. 17 June 2010
Matabeleland Annual Dinner
Karl Hurry reports a very successful Annual Dinner function
of the Matabeleland Branch on 11 June 2010, attended by guest
speaker, Mr GWG 'Bill' Ellway (4728). Pictured right are standing:
Karl Hurry (9499) and Tony Turner (C1231); and seated: Bill
Ellway and Ken MacDonald (5247). There is a group photograph
on the Matabeleland
Branch page. 17 June 2010
What is happening on Social Networks?
A couple of new groups have been set up in Facebook, which
is a social networking site. The most recent to be set up
is the BSAP
RA Rhodesian Section, by Duncan Waugh (9790)
and is targeted at, lets call them, the younger set of former
members who served the Republic, rather than the Crown. Duncan
has emphasized that this is not a break away initiative, but
rather a section intent on recruiting younger members into
the formal Association structures. There is also a Support
Unit Group now operational on Facebook. You will
find 55 and 125 members respectively here that you may network
with. The Original
BSAP Group is still functional and boasts 615
members. Social networking is not for everyone, and we would
encourage people not to disclose too much of their private
information on these networks. The
e-mail based discussion groups are still running
and remain a popular place for current exchange of information
about former members, not to mention the banter. The History
Group remains relatively active, and generally very interesting. 16 June 2010
The
Matabeleland Outpost Magazine
Karl Hurry, Editor of the Matabeleland Outpost has sent in
his second edition, dated April 2010, for your reading pleasure.
The Matabele are alive and well. There was a quality issue
on the lower resolution scan of this newsletter, so the download
is large. If you are having trouble reading these PDF documents,
please look for Adobe Reader it is a free download for this
format. Please click on the image to the right to read the
newsletter. 16 June 2010
Ten
Year Service Medals
Peter Bellingham has provided his third list of Zimbabwean
Ten Year Service Medal
recipients, whom we are trying to locate. If you know any
of the members listed on the page linked (please click on
the image to the right), and are in contact with them, please
advise Peter and provide their present residential addresses
and telephone numbers. Depending upon the success of this
operation, PGHQ will probably give Peter details of other
medals that they hold, so this could be an ongoing exercise.
Contact
. Please note: Peter will only
handle enquiries concerning those listed below. He has been
inundated with requests to find RGSM etc., which is just not
possible in the circumstances. PGHQ will not entertain hundreds
of enquiries for medals. Further listings will be forthcoming
in due course. 15 June 2010
The Natal Outpost Magazine - June 2010
Trevor Dutton's Natal Outpost magazine has just come in for
your reading pleasure. Lots of fresh information and colourful
pictures. Please click on the image to the left to access
this document in PDF format (3Mb). This format is proving
popular and many visitors to the site are downloading the
newsletters. 12 June 2010
The Cape Outpost Magazine June 2010
Lawrie Mabin, Editor The Cape Outpost magazine, has presented
his latest edition for June
2010 which may be read on this site. More news on activities
in the Western Cape and news from around the world, with lots
of familiar faces. 12 June 2010
Death:
David Callow 6468
Fred Mason reports with regret the death of Dave Callow who
died on 2 June 2010 at Port Shepstone, South Africa. Dave
had served in the BSA Police between August 1961 and May 1982.
He retired as a Chief Inspector, while serving with the Support
Unit. He was an active member of the Regimental Association
and the force behind the operation of the 'Margate Station'
of the Natal Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go out to
his wife, Penny, family and friends, to whom we extend our
deepest sympathy. 3 June 2010
Aussie Outpost Magazine - Summer/Autumn 2010
Kerry Hoadley, Editor Aussie Outpost, has presented his latest
edition for Summer/Autumn
2010 which may be read on this site. You may click on
the image to the right to access this newsletter. 3 June 2010
Death: Stephen Geoffrey 'Geoff' Lloyd
8165/8856
Dick Glanville, Hon. Secretary Transvaal Branch, reports with
regret the death of Geoff Lloyd who died on 1 June 2010 at
Johannesburg in South Africa. Mike had served two 'stints'
in the BSA Police between January 1969 and May 1980. He retired
with the rank of Inspector. Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest
sympathy. 3 June 2010
May 2010 News
Death: Michael William Taylor
10317
Dick Glanville, Hon. Secretary Transvaal Branch, reports
with regret the death of Mike Williams who died on 26 May 2010
at Edenvale, Johannesburg in South Africa. Mike had served
in the BSA Police between January 1978 and January 1981.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Susan, family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 27 May 2010
Ten Year Service Medals
Peter Bellingham, Secretary Central Advisory Committee, advises
that Zimbabwe Republic Police General Headquarters have confirmed
that they hold Ten
Year Service Medals for former members. Since
this is an ongoing exercise a special page has been opened
for this purpose. Please click on the link in the text. 19 May 2010
Queensland Newsletter: May 2010
Mike Edden has just sent in his May
Newsletter for your reading pleasure. 18 May 2010
Death: James Desmond Dooge Cave
3531
Barry Henson, Hon. Secretary United Kingdom Branch, reports
with regret the death of Jim Cave who died on 15 May 2010
at Kingstone, Surrey in the United Kingdom. Jim had served
in the BSA Police between January 1936 and December 1939.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends,
to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 17 May 2010
Death: David Ranleigh Hounsfield
4642
Rob Clark, Hon.Secretary Eastern Cape Branch, reports the death of David Housfield on 7 May 2010 at Port Elizabeth. David joined the BSA Police in July 1950 and served until August 1962, leaving as a Station Sergeant. After leaving the force, Dave emigrated to South Africa, settling in Port Elizabeth, where he ran his own estate agency.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
9 May 2010
Squad 1/1960 Reunion
Brian Pym (6123) advises that his recruit squad enjoyed a
successful reunion in April, held at the Clouds Wine Estate
in Stellenbosch, South Africa. In attendance were Roy Edwards
(6117), Pat Keyser (6118), Dave Parry (6120), Mike Harvey
(6121), Dick Evans (6122), Brian Pym (6123), John Thatcher
(6126), Ken Keens (6129) together with their respective wives
/ partners.
Sadly two members of the Squad had since passed on, namely
John 'Stork' Burbridge (6119) and Neville Eva(6124), both
of whom were remembered during the course of the proceedings,
as were those unable to attend – Mike Horner (6125),
Errol Cunningham (6127), Brian Jeoffreys (6128), and Randy
Symmons (6130).
Dave Parry, Ken Keens, Dick Evans, Brian
Pym, Mike Harvey, Pat Keyser, Roy Edwards.
Inset: John Thatcher
The 'squad' gathered at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, later enjoyed a lunch on the V&A Waterfront and attended an informal braai during the evening. The following day it was wine tasting, a picnic at Boschendal Estate with a formal dinner to follow in the evening. 2 May 2010
Death:
Norman Peter Nimmo 7530
It is with great regret we advise the death of Norman Nimmo
who was killed in a road traffic accident near White River,
South Africa on 3 May 2010. Norman served in the force between
February 1966 and September 1978, mostly in Salisbury Province,
ending his service as an Inspector in the Crime Prevention
Unit.He spent a couple of years, post service in Triangle,
before emigrating to South Africa, working in the Tranvaal
and Natal Provinces in security related business. In recent
years Norman played a pivotal role in the support of Zimbabwean
Pensioners through the Zimbabwe Pensioners' Support Fund.
He made several trips to Zimbabwe to donate food to those
in need. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife,
Pam, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
4 May 2010
Death:
William Anderson 'Bill' Earle 3921
Barry Henson, Hon. Secretary United Kingdom Branch, announces,
with regret, the death of Bill Earle on 1 May 2010 at Cirencester,
United Kingdom. Bill served in the BSA Police between March
1946 and December 1966, retiring with the Rank of Staff Inspector.
He spend most of his service involved with police equestrian
duties and was a member of the Sovereign's Escort to the Royal
Family in 1947. He was involved in equestrian sports and displays
during most of his career. Bill later settled in Cape Town
where he continued to work with animals, this time in the
SPCA. He served on the Western Cape Regimental Association
committee as Chairman. He was awarded the CPLSM in July 1964.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Helga, family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. 2 May 2010
Death:
Keith Graham Rutherfoord 8152
Death:
Michael John 'Mike' Horner 6125 
Death: Clive Joseph Evans 5768
Death: David Vincent Hart-Davies 6469
Death:
Alexander George Millar ‘Alex’ 9455
Mugabe
- My Part in his Victory
Death:
Lionel Ludvig ‘Lummy’ Lumholst-Smith (aka Lumoltz) 3385
Peter
and Brenda Shout celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary
on 7 January 2012. They were married in Bulawayo and they
have two children Dan and Meg. Peter served 1971-83 and now
lives in Namibia. Our congratulations go to them both.
Reaching
Out: Douglas Wright 4071
Death:
Alexandra Joy Earwood ‘Alex’ WP517
Rob
MacLean,who recently competed at the World Canoe Marathon
Championships for South Africa in the Masters category (October
in Singapore) won gold medals in the K1 (single canoe) and
K2 (double canoe) events, each raced over 22km. Rob states,
Death:
Alan Charles Norman ‘Steve’ Stephens 4064
The
Cape Outpost No. 70 - November 2011
Death:
Patrick James ‘Pat’ McCulloch 4380
Death:
Aubrey Peter ‘Karl’ Maskell 4328
Death:
Harvey Francis Otto Wilhelm 6271 
Death:
Greg McManus 
Death:
Ian Grant ‘Brick’ Bryson 9322
Death:
James Oliver ‘Jimmy’ Watkins 4157
Death:
Theunis Gert Coetzee 3905
Death:
Anthony Howard ‘Parrot’ Neill 6749/7014/8330
Death:
Michael Edward Lindley 5312
Death:
John Dill Tedford 7217
Death:
Michael Gordon Franklin 8709
Death:
Iain William Penfold 6431 
Death:
Terence Cottam 4346
Death:
Frank Stober 9324
Death:
David John Sloman 5695
Death:
Brian Reginald Stevenson-Baker PMM 6441
Death:
William McPherson 'Bill' Cumming 6816
Death:
Alexander Anderson 'Alec' Blair 4631
Death:
Charles Hamilton Kydd 10529
Death:
Cyril Barnard Turner 3667
Death:
David John Marks 6342
Death:
Felix Johannes Joseph Kuttner 6569
Death:
Shane Reese 4267
Death:
John Franklyn Bellamy 3005
Death:
Alan Peter Stock 6063
Death:
David Callow 6468
Death:
Norman Peter Nimmo
Death:
William Anderson 'Bill' Earle
