November
2012 News
 BSA
Police Former Members Web News
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Marmon Herrington Armoured Cars - Rhodesia by Wayne Kennerley
There is a short piece offered by Wayne Kennerley on the Marmon
Herrinton Armoured Cars used by the BSA Police
during the mid 1950s
24 November 2012
Death: Patrick George Wheatley 7986/10571
Bob Morgan reports, with regret, the death of Patrick Wheatley
on 17 November 2012 in Tedburn, United Kingdom. Patrick first
joined the BSA Police in May 1968 and served for 9 years,
leaving at his own request with the Rank of Inspector (T).
He rejoined the force in June 1978 and continued to serve
into the Zimbabwe Republic Police, eventually leaving with
the rank of Chief Inspector in July 1983. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy.
24 November 2012
Queensland Newsletter November 2012
Mike Edden has sent in the Queensland
Newsletter for your reading pleasure.
24 November 2012
Get into Social Networking
Associated with this web page are a couple of groups intended to allow former members of the force to network with each other in social networking. We would like to see more former members embracing cyberspace and enjoying the comeraderie which exists in these group. This doesnt take much effort beyond the web browsing which got you here.
- Firstly, we have a number of groups running on Yahoo Groups,
the principal one being BSAPWorldwide.
This is effectively an e-mail list and members of the group
will receive all the messages sent to the group. BSAPWorldwide
is used for all purposes, including the distribution of
news, debating current affairs and sport, and not to mention
reminiscing about 'the good old days'... This group has
run successfully for over 12 years...
- More recently the BSA Police ventured into Facebook,
that all dreaded networking site, which once you are there
is just not too bad. The groups set up in Facebook were
never intended for serious debate, yet this is where it
all happens. Former members and their direct families are
allowed access and this is where you are going to have your
memories stimilated by stories, photographs and general
banter between former members. To date, there are nearly
1,200 former members (and direct family) on Facebook; a
tribute to today's modern minded police pensioner!
Come and join your former colleagues and enjoy the fun. Some
say its risky and dangerous... well not really, no more risky
that getting in a car and travelling somewhere!
11 November 2012
United Kingdom
Outpost No 82 - Winter 2012
We are pleased to advise that Parry Jones has sent in his
Winter
2012 edition of the United Kingdom Outpost (No 82)
for your reading pleasure. This is another information packed
edition and well worth the read.
10 November 2012
Remembrance Day Parades: United Kingdom
Alan Toms has sent in the following doccuments for your perusal, if you wish to attend the forthcoming parades: Please consider passing this onto fellow former members and those formerly of
other forces.
3 November 2012
 Death:
Gerald Harry 'Gerry' Powell 4587
Des Howse reports, with regret, the death of Gerry Powell
on 29 October 2012 in Port Shepstone, South Africa. Gerry
joined the BSA Police in March 1950. He served in the Town
Branch on urban stations and commands in Salisbury, Bulawayo
and Fort Victoria. He was promoted to Inspector in November
1961 and commissioned in the mid-1970s. Gerry retired with
the rank of Chief Superintendent in May 1980, after 30 years
service. He had been a keen cricketer, played force football
as well as being involved in football administration during
his service. Gerry emigrate to South Africa and settled in
KwaZuluNatal where he was involved in the security industry.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Colleen,
family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
3 November 2012
 Death:
Peter Dale Penning 5406
Tim Penning reports, with great sadness, the death of his
father, Peter Penning, on 27 October 2012 in Okehampton, United
Kingdom. Peter joined the BSA Police in November 1955. He
served in the District Branch, mostly in Victoria Province
and later transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department,
serving in Bulawayo and Gwelo. Peter was one of the early
members of XB, predecessor to Special Branch. He left the
force at his own request with the rank of Detective Sergeant
in November 1961. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his
family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
3 November 2012
Death: Malcolm Ernest Smith 7014
Peter Bellingham reports, with regret, the death of Malcolm Smith on 23 October 2012 in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Malcolm joined the BSA Police in October 1963. He served in Manicaland and Midlands Provinces mostly in the Town Branch. Malcolm retired with the rank of Superintendent in January 1981 and settled in Mutare. He was involved in the forestry industry. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
3 November 2012
Death: Alexander Charles Frank 'Sandy' Jessop 4937
Alastair Black reports, with regret, the death of Sandy Jessop on 18 October 2012 in Worchester, United Kingdom. Sandy joined the BSA Police in June 1952. He was a member of the Staff Branch. He was promoted to Inspector in November 1961. Sandy retired with the rank of Superintendent in September 1976. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
3 November 2012
Achievements: November Birthday Parade
A few former members will celebrate 'landmark' birthdays this month, including:
- 65th Birthday for 7639 Jock Knoetze (2 November); 8574 Stephen Glover (3 November); 7773 Simon Johnstone (4 November); 23562 Marshall Grieve (10 November); 8199 Bugs Moran (11 November); 8105 Pete Cutting (19 November); 7524 Peter Diviani (26 November);
- 70th Birthday for 6427 Peter Hind (2 November); 6707 George Cotton (21 November);
- 75th Birthday for 5405 Brian Thomas (1 November); 5576 Gerald Phillips (19 November); 5668 David Stannard (28 November);
- 80th Birthday for 21008J John Gurney (10 November); for 5131 John Cotton (14 November); for 5355 Jock Gibson (17 November);
- 85th Birthday for 4333 Peter Shout (10 November);
If you know them, drop them a message... its a good time to refresh your connection
1 November 2012
Prior Year News Archive
There is a News Archive of items going back two years here:
1 November 2012
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