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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

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