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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

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The BSA Police Woman in pre 1970's Uniform.