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WESTERN CAPE OUTPOST

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Chairman Tony ROZEMEYER [email protected] 788 7274 Res084 674 0700

Secretary Neville SPURR [email protected] 782 0339 Res

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Outpost Editor Lawrie MABIN [email protected]

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Cover Picture: Jameson Avenue, Salisbury

NEWSLETTER OF

THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICEREGIMENTAL ASSOCIATIONWESTERN CAPE BRANCH

8 Glass Furnace Way, Glencairn, Simon's Town, 7975Phone: 021 782 0339

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We used to gallop into each year, but Father Timeforever aware of our dwindling numbers, has decreed atrot for the lucky few, a walk for the majority of our ilkwhilst the remainder will be obliged to 'stand-by theirhorses.' and patiently wait for the final bugle call.For those privileged few who recently stood on paradefor the five hundred and seventy six page 'Blue and OldGold' presentation we can assure one and all it is abook well worth its weight in old gold; somewhere in theregion of two kg's! It is therefore best perused from thecomfort of a coffee table with the hope that recipientshave at least three years petrol still in the think-tankcoupled with pretty good eyesight!If amongst the hundreds of photograph on display, you fail to catch sight of yourcake hole, then best consider contacting Legal Aid as the likes of our HonoredSecretary wisely answered the Editors' call for exactly this reason, as did a numberof wise ex-members, so please do not take umbrage if you are not mentioned -orphotographed- in dispatches. Draw a little inspiration from the strong likelihood yourname should be highlighted in the closing pages of the numerical Nominal Roll!Two problems though. One Big, One Small. The Small One first. No page(s)reflecting a chronological listing of names, short history of, and photographs of theCommissioners of the British South Africa Police who served this Force with greatdistinction and who achieved the highest honour to be bestowed upon a Rhodesianpoliceman, are in evidence. An oversight.? A pity.Please take careful note of a true story which involves a Commissioner of Policeand a well known police constable.The Force musketry championships were taking place and the commissioner waspresent when the gentleman concerned (recently demoted from Sargent toConstable) approached him and commented that they both had something incommon. The commissioner gently inquired what that could be, to which DennisCastell-Castell replied, 'We have both gone as far as we can in this police force.'This brings us to the One Big Problem. Under the Chapter 'Characters - good, bad,indifferent' someone is strangely missing. Reference is made to the Index. Again thesame result. A second oversight? Surely not!That 'someone' is one of the most esteemed members of the Western Cape BSAPRegimental Association. Our great grandchildren need be suitably tutored to keepnote of obituary columns as this person will bloody-welloutlive the lot of us, and they will need to represent their long gone family at DaveBlacker's funeral pyre in the distant future.I must keep a cool head as this man is a legend that no Editor/Author/Whatever-you-like can overlook. Those ex-members who had the wonderful opportunity ofworking with and meeting Dave have only the greatest respect for him, and willnever forget this fast-talking monster-prankster who often in crime relatedinvestigations flew damn close to the howling winds which would have destroyedmost of us as Dave still remains the fastest-talker in the West; a gift that saved his

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CHAIRMAN’S CHATTER

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hide, and numerous other members too, as this is one man who will never drop youin the Poo. It is high time we pay honour to 'our' Irishman in the W.C.OUTPOST asthis is an act of 'Ripley's' by the big book guru's who overlooked a great character! Iam happy to take any flake from any source!A little spoon of politics to the mix can do no harm, and it is of interest to notePresident Jacob Zuma's first State visit to Britain will take place on 3 March wherehe is due to take a 'pram'/carraige' ride with Queen Elizabeth to BuckinghamPalace. One wonders what reception he will get from the English public, more sothe Press; and what his five wife's, two fiancees and twenty children, plus his hugesexual appetite which he will need to feed overseas?. Big question is what areLizzie and Jake going to talk about? He better we well prepared as the Queen is notone to dilly-dally around, and will, if the occasion demands, end the tour with hercustomary dismissal by simply saying "I am not AMUZ'd" If you cannot readbackwards now is the time to start learning S.A.History!Last but not least a huge words of thanks to a wonderfully enterprisingCOMMITTEE who have absolutely exceeded themselves. All three functions held in2009 can be considered a huge success with a special word of thanks to every manand woman who worked and lived in the old country by gracing the Regiment withtheir presence, and helped to make it such a rewarding year for our Association inthe Western Cape.To this end, taking into consideration our numbers are now dwindling and fading,and appreciating the cost of living is spiralling to heights sometimes beyond familyfinancial forecasts successfully planned years before, we are now acutely aware ofdiverse difficulties experienced by those who form part of our diminishingRhodesian circle of family, colleagues, and friends here in the Western Cape aswell as those folk living in outlying 'dorpies' where leading a normal life hassuddenly crashed out of control due to hidden municipal agenda's and a risingcrime rate bolstered by the influx of displaced persons who flood into a societyunprepared to accommodate change, leading to high crime and low standardswhich can adversely impact on your own living choices.A BSAP trauma counselling/goodwill team is being assembled to assist those of uswho are in need, and will be fully operational by the time you receive your nextOUTPOST with contactable names/numbers of volunteer counsellors who willhandle all matters in the strictest of confidence.Warm Wishes, and to you all a very special Rhodesian Blessing.Tony.

NB. I have one, small niggling problem. How the Hell can the Soccer World CupOrganisers, as retarded as most of their Coaches and Players come across on theBig Screen -crawling, rolling, gestating, masturbating, screaming and howling- forone minute say ' I WAS THERE' This is surely a copyright infringement of whatDave Blacker so aptly penned in 1984 which regrettably found no place in thepages of BLUE and OLD GOLD. Don't speak to me, speak to my Lawyer' Checkthis on back windows of most cars exiting Hangover Park! Enough said.

Tony Rozemeyer

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Rhino – Poached to Order via Chinese middle men in Zim and SA

A shocking undercover journey reveals that a poaching cartel known as'The Crocodile Gang', led by Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, isslaughtering rhinos and elephants to fulfill 'requests' for horn and ivory.

I was given anunprecedented insight into the sheer scale of the operation

Dubbed the Crocodile Gang, this cartel - whose existence can be revealed bythe Mail today - is behind the 'industrial-scale slaughter' of black rhinos,prompting warnings that the species will be hunted to extinction in the regionwithin two years.

Also referred to as“The Butcher of Matabeleland”, he is the architect of Zimbabwe's terrifying statesecurity apparatus, creator of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Office (CIO) -and rumored to be next in line for president after Mugabe.Probably risking his life, Andrew Malone, a writer for The UK's Daily Mail,reports that he went undercover, posing as an overseas buyer of illegal rhinohorn to dig deeper into the widespread rhino massacre that stands to wipe outan entire species. What he reveals is an appalling world of cruelty, corruption,death threats - and the consequences suffered by those who have tried tospeak out.

Posing as an overseas buyer of illegal rhino horn,- and the vast

sums involved. After making contact with the ivory cartel through anintermediary, we were instructed to drive 400 miles south-west of Harare andtelephone a number using a pre-arranged codeword. There, after moreelaborate instructions, we were told to drive to a remote location inMatabeleland, near the border with South Africa and Botswana.Mr. Malone then describes meeting with a man named “Gerald” - who operateswith members of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Office (CIO). Gerald has justreturned from a “successful” rhino hunt.

After first shooting the rhino in the lungs, Gerald and his men pursue thewounded rhino for 12 hours. When the wounded rhino lay down to rest at awatering hole, Gerald and his men shot the rhino six times, and then hacked thehorns from the animal's face using the large, machete-like knives calledpangas.Gerald had sold the horns two days before our meeting. When I told him I wouldpay an even higher price, his eyes narrowed. He said. 'I will contact you thenext time.'

And the “godfather” of the poaching cartel is said to be EmmersonMnangagwa - known by locals now as “The Crocodile.”

The meeting

The rhino was being killed to order: a Chinese buyer had offered to pay £3,200per kilo of rhino horn. 'It wasn't easy - there is no cover because it's winter andthe animal kept seeing us by the moonlight and running away,' he told me.

Rhino – Poached to Order via Chinese middle men in Zim and SA

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The case of the disappearing docket

A common thread

Earlier this month, the involvement of Mnangagwa and Webster Shamu,Zimbabwe's media and information minister, came into the spotlight when apolice officer stopped a Chinese man at roadblock - and was found to becarrying six rhino horns, still bloody.The Chinese man implicated Mnangagwa and Webster Shamu.Unfortunately,

Meanwhile, the Chinese national was released - with his[horns] - and escorted through Harare International Airport to his plane.The Zim Daily reported that

And, efforts to give Tomana a copy of the dockethas seen the police superintendent who was in charge of the investigationstransferred from his posting at Bulawayo Central police station to a rural outpostat Nzvimbo in Chiweshe.Mr. Malone, in his article, explains another prominent Webster Shamuconnection, Charles Davy:

, which offers trophy hunting of animalsincluding elephant and lion, to wealthy foreigners. While almost every otherwhite landowner has been driven from his property by Mugabe's thugs, Davy …has prospered. A friend of Mugabe, he has made an estimated £10 million fromhis big-game hunting business.According to the Zimbabwe Times:Shamu and Davy were associated in HHK Safari Company until it wasdisclosed that, far from being a partner in a joint venture in the lucrativeoperation as widely reported,

- and the number is rapidlydwindling. Elephant poaching continues to skyrocket.Conservationists and wildlife experts agree: China's booming prosperity isfueling the massacre.Earlier this year, Wu Ming Quan, another Chinese ' businessman',

. The tusks were spotted on an X-raymachine at the airport. But the X-ray operator was prevented from confrontingQuan by three members of Zimbabwe's secret police. According to undercoverwildlife investigators, the Chinese businessman had paid an additional £2,000for safe passage through the airport. The X-ray operator was arrested andthrown in jail for threatening to bring the crime to light.Mr. Malone also notes that a ton of ivory was

.Connect more dots with my earlier post “Kenya Wildlife Service Dismayed atResurgence in Elephant Poaching“:

… a police docket against two ZANU PF heavyweights — EmmersonMnangagwa and Webster Shamu — has vanished from attorney-generalJohannes Tomana's office.

Shamu was merely a front for foreigninterests.

65,000 Black Rhinos were alive in Africa as recently as 1970. Now thereare only 2,300 total surviving in the wild

the policeman who uncovered the ivory haul has vanished -along with his report.

Davy and Shamu set up HHK safaris

was caughtwith 500kg of ivory at Harare airport

seized in Nairobi two months ago- it was being shipped from Zimbabwe to China

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Earlier this month, an illegal shipment of elephant tusks and rhino horn wasseized at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Blood on the ivory and horns confirmedthat the elephants and rhinos had recently been killed.. The animal parts werehidden in coffins, and were en route to Laos. Kenya wildlife authorities areconfident that the tusks and horn had a final destination of China, where theillegal trade in endangered species partsis well-established.And “Kenya Fears Link Between Elephant Killings and Chinese ConstructionProjects“:The Kenya Wildlife Service suspects it is more than a coincidence that a largenumber of elephant killings have occurred in areas where Chinese crews haverecently arrived for massive construction projects.According to Save the Elephants, the majority of smugglers arrested at JomoKenyatta Airport are now .The Zululand Observer has now reported the following regarding the poachingof eight white rhinos in Opathe-Emakhoseni Heritage Park (OEHP):Developments regarding the OEHP incidents have since seen four men and awoman, all of Chinese origin, appear in the Babanango Magistrate's Court onTuesday this week, following their arrest inside OEHP near Ulundi. They werefound trespassing, as the reserve has been temporary closed to the public,pending the appointment of a new manager for the park. They were not askedto plead to any charges and the case was postponed pending furtherinvestigations. Those who appeared are Pingquan Ni (37), Shuiwang Wu (37),Daxin Zhang (42), Xiufu Lin (32) and Meixia Zhu (26). They own businesses inUlundi.Just last week, tame, hand-raised celebrity rhino Toliwe, featured in a Cell C TVcommercial, .

Chinese nationals

became a victim of poachers

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Contact

LOCKIE HOWIE (8173)

Cell: 082 564 5197Tel: (021) 510 1065Fax: (021) 510 1055

E-Mail: [email protected]

Unit 9 Berbax Park, Berkley Rd, Maitland

Hi Lawrie,

Attached is a pic. taken last night (8th January) at

Ted Vickery's place in Rondebosch.

John Vickery and his wife Ann were visiting (from Oz)

and so we got together for an excellent evening.

Lot's of B.S. (as you can imagine), laughter and a

thoroughly excellent evening all round - Sandy and I got

home after 02h00!!!

From Left to Right:-

8244 Rob MacLean, 8240 John Vickery,

8302 Naill McKrill and Ted Vickery (Army).

If you require the pic. in higher resolution

for possible publication, please let me

know.

Cheers,

Rob

Hi Andrew,

The attached pic was put into RWW by Peter greenway of Oz - his father is

first left back row, Tpr No 2941. As He retired in 1946 as an Insp this pic,

was probably taken in the late 1920s at Sinoia.

He appealed for anyone to identify the other members of the group.

I suggested we put it on our site, and in yr pic gallery if you wish.

He said he has other pics which I have asked him to send, when rec,d I will

fwd.

Regards,

Brian.

Message from Brian Taylor.

Sorry the image is a little over the

top in terms of size, but not by much!

Would anyone have any idea who

other members of this photograph

would be. I am copying this to

Outpost Editors.

Andrew

POST BOX

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Greetings Lawrie

I continue to read your Outpost with interest and send greetings to all who I

have worked with who are members of your association.

There is little doubt in my mind that the mystery man is my good fried Gilly

Potter and if I not mistaken the photo was taken at JOC Mtoko where Gilly

and I shared the role of Sunray Acorn for quite a long time during the

hostilities - one month in one month out !!!!

Give him my best wishes.

Neville(Paddy) Gardiner 6090

Lawrie,

Congratulations ! on your Outpost production. I always seem to be able to

keep track of ex-members and former friends and colleagues.

Regars to All

Peter Biddulph 7211

Hi Lawrie

Have just read the November issue

(now that Stan has finished it) and on

the Coronation page...

I thought you would like to know that

one of the members who attended

the coronation was my late Uncle,

Jack Wordsworth and he is in the top

left picture and is the first person on

the left of the middle row.

Kind regards

Deirdre McMillan (Wife of 5880 Stan McMillan)

Neville

Many thanks for a very enjoyable evening.(End of year Christmas Party)

Good friends, food and drink - what more could a man want!

Bob Bedingham

Hi There,

Gerald contacted me this morning, having been a long standing members of

the W. Cape Assn. He asked me to give his latest details to all of our


members and is hoping that his friends will make contact with him, he has

at present no e mail address:

SPANTON Gerald & Anne (13385)

057 5731193 - Home

082 8303 500 - Mobile

14 Mandaryn Karel Krause,

Hennenman

9445

10.12.09

Dear Lawrie,

This was forwarded to me the other day and I thought, if you have not seen

it before, you might want to include it in the Outpost. Anyone ever

stationed in Bulawayo will recognize all the places mentioned. Thanks for

the Outpost, I always look forward to and really enjoy each edition. I

enjoyed being able to attend the annual dinner this year, the first for a very

long time. The only problem is that it made me realize how old we are all

getting! In fact, I have just realized that in four days time it will be 50 years

since I signed on the dotted line at PGHQ (12 Squad of '59)– wow! I will

also be finishing up here at the Green Point Stadium in a few days time

after almost two years, so this e-mail address will cease to be. It really is a

magnificent building and Cape Town can be very proud of it. I don't know

what next year will bring, so will have to wait and see. Wishing you a

blessed and happy Christmas and New Year, God bless you and yours.

Kind regards,

Mike Douglas

Hi Folks

Extracted from the RWW "Where are they Now" - perhaps you can help:-

Mick Blamey

Looking for the following ex BSAP members of Squad 5/60: Barry Bennett;

Jerry Lousade; Pat Kelly; Eryl Worton; John Haswell; Brian Kemp; Phill

White;Sid Heppes; Chris Minifie; Bruce Vivian; John Oldknow; as next year

13th July is our 50th!!! Would like to know where you are and chances of us

all getting together & touch base as to what we have been doing over a

beer or two!

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Contact: Peter Good -

Regards

Eddy Norris

Danny Hartman Writes:-

The attached picture of the four of us taken in January '09 at a dinner party

at our home in Hamilton, NZ, and thought you may be able to use it in your

newsletter, as Steve was one of yours and the remainder of us all ex

Forces, all now resident in NZ.

Where by all accounts, he settling in well to 'semi-retirement'. Formerly of

Cape Town, Finch served in Wankie District and 'D' Troop, Support Unit.

..........Life goes on here and I have slipped easily into my 3 day week role.

Had lots of fun in the summer with the short working week. Both boys are

now away at University although they are close to home (London and

Southampton) and still manage to get back on most weekends so we can

do their washing for them etc..

I had a rush of blood earlier in the year and decided to take up freefall

skydiving - much to Edith's dismay. I had done a couple of tandem jumps

with my boys (where you are attached to an instructor) last year and

decided that I liked the 'rush'.

So I signed on for a freefall (AFF) course and have so far done 2 training

Martin 'Finch' Henderson (Ex 8361) writes from UK.

[email protected]

Martin 'Finch' Henderson (Ex 8361) writes from UK.

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Steve Kesby, Winston Hart, John Graham, Danny Hartman(Letter and picture courtesy of Eddy Norris ORAFS)

levels where I have jumped with 2 instructors - they stay with you until the

ripcord is pulled (in freefall you have to do several manoeuvres under their

supervision) and then you are away on your own. all good fun. I was

absolutely terrified on my first jump

- sitting up there in the plane at 12500 feet thinking 'what the f*ck am I

doing here'

but settled down a lot more on the second jump. I hope to complete the

course in the New Year. However, as one wag said to me before my first

jump - there's nothing to worry about, really, you can only die once.

Other than that, still trying to keep fit and avoid the ravages of time.

Thanks for the info. This one is very close to home. Peter was of course

4332 and I was 4333. We first met each other in Palestine in 1947 when

Peter was a member of the Palestine Police (mounted section ) and I was

serving with the 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards of the British Army. We met up

entirely unexpectedly in Depot as members of 6/48 in November 1948 ! I

remember he was the "Leader of the Ride" on the strength of his PP

experience, riding the smallest horse in Depot - grey of about 10 hands(?).

I rarely saw him again during our service, as I went off to the District and

then CID, but I did see him in South Africa on a couple of occasion s when

he visited Cape Town.

It is all very saddening - although at 82 and in good health I hate moving up

to become "senior troop" .

Thanks again. Posting my sub when I have an address - couldn't download

your e re., please send me a postal address and the amount due.

Best Regards,

Peter Shout (Snr.)

Alan Hadfield

Well done guys it looked like a fabulous evening. Please give my very best

to all who may know me. Warm regards Alan Hadfield 8755 - Sydney

Greetings all

Thelma Lathe, the widow of the late 5520 Chris Lathe, has asked me to

express her hearfelt appreciation to all those who contacted Chris during

his illness and those who attended his memorial service. Chris was

In response to the recent death of 4332 Peter Short, the following emailwas received by his old squad mate 4333 Peter Shout (Snr.)

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overwhelmed by the messages of support he received from the many ex-

members who visited, telephoned and emailed him prior to his passing. He

took a deep pride in his association with the BSAP and the fact that so

many of his mates stood by him during his illness was of great comfort to

him.

Thelma also wishes to thank those who expressed their condolences and

for the many offers of help she has received.

Des Howse

Hon. Secretary, Natal Branch

BSAP Regimental Association

Hi Neville,

Our apology(Jan and Felicity) for not being able to attend the annual

Christmas Function at Timour Hall on Monday 07/12/09.

We wish you a highly successful evening of fun and laughter(the best

medicine). Also best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to the

Committee and their families and the Western Cape Branch.

Thanks for your call to-day.

Again thank you to all those involved in the Winter Luncheon at the

Mowbray Golf Club, which Felicity and I attended with our dog!

We thoroughly enjoyed the day, the company and the food. Thank you and

others for your moral support, when our car behaved badly.

Fortunately it got us home safely. Thereafter, the mechanic doctor put it

right, after the damage sustained that Sunday.

Will keep in touch. Good Luck for 2010!

God Bless you .

Jan and Felicity

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The Nerina Gardens Rhodesian Rental FundUnder the umbrella of Fish Hoek Association for the welfare of the Elderly. 002 863 N.P.O

“Msasa Time” Val Tomlinson

Attention Mr Lawrie Mabin,BSAP Regimental Association of the Western Cape.

Wednesday 25th November, 2009

Dear Members,

I wish to thank you sincerely for the donation of R1, 500 00 towards the rentals of our Zimbabwean Pensioners.

As the economy gets tougher, our Pensioners are finding it increasingly difficult to pay for their rentals, and themore of our Zimbabwean/Rhodesian Pensioners need our help, both inside and outside our Homes. This isproving to be a difficulty for ourselves due to our own financial commitments.

We are extremely grateful for your support and generosity.

With best regards,

Ann Bishop

Ann BishopPRO/Fundraiser.

P.O.Box 512, Valyland, 7978 e-mail: [email protected]: Fax +2721 782 6123 / 082 214 9304

BANK DETAILS; Standard Bank Fish Hoek Account 072 123 540 Branch 036 009

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As our memories fade, here are some lovely pics ofSalisbury to remind us how beautiful that city was.

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Rhodesia Herald circa 1930. Author unknown.

The towering and embattled clouds, red castles in the sky,Had all begun a-drooping down upon the hills to lie.I stood with one companion, a true Rhodesian he,

Whose face lit up to see the sun's last dying ecstasy.The look upon his face was such as caused a man to think,But all the true Rhodesian said was: "Gosh, I need a drink !"

Like a sign before the portal of some tavern in the clouds,The crescent moon was riding through its still-emblazoned shrouds.

The wind was soft and sweetened by the scents of veld at dusk;The night was but a new-born babe, the day was just a husk.

The true Rhodesian raised his head, he said :"My tonsils shrink,The day is done. I say, old boy, why don't we have a drink ?"

I introduced him to a girl whose face was like a flower,Who gentle was as any dove in any sylvan bower,

Whose lips were rose's petals red, a brim with maiden dew,Whose figure C.B. Cochran would admire as much as you,

Whose melting glance a message gave :"I hope our souls will link;"But the true Rhodesian turned away and said : "I need a drink".

When saintly Peter bars the way to Paradise above,To the nectar of the gods and to the Heavenly hours' love,

When all the whiskey's poured and drunk, when all the beer has fled,When all the sundown times have passed, with clouds of gold and red;

I wonder if Rhodesians true (as through the door they slink)Will turn to Saintly Peter and say: "Now, what about that drink?"

Christmas Lights - First Street, Salisbury

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TRAUMA COUNSELLING - A NEW INNOVATION

'One of the characteristics of the British South Africa Police is that of fellowship– a bond which exists between present and past members of the Force, and abond which is not broken by death. So we hold in honoured and undyingmemory all our comrades – both European and African – who have passed on,their duty well done, and it has been our wish to commemorate in a lastingand tangible form all those who have died, this whether their deaths have takenplace whilst serving in our ranks, or after they have left us.'

Arthur Selwyn Hickman.'July, 1953. Salisbury, Rhodesia.

Ex. Commissioner of the British South Africa Police

Many years have passed, and today the Western Cape Association hasbecome concerned about the plight of ex-members and their families who areexperiencing diverse forms of difficulty in their everyday lives.

Situations as these take on many masks which we hope to identify with asthose who served in Rhodesia, supported by their families as well as friends,could well be experiencing different shades of trauma which manifests itself in ahost of disguises; often too frightening to contemplate for the victim in themiddle of an ocean of fear and uncertainty.

I am a member of an existing volunteer trauma counselling unit based at SAPSMuizenberg we deal mainly with victims of crime, but over a prolonged periodhave supported folk who are clouded with depression, abuse in varying formsranging from domestic violence to substance and drug dependency, financialdifficulties, home eviction, suicidal expression, and just about all we never gavea thought about in the old country! As an ex-member driving a dedicated teamof specialist volunteers –we form part of the existing committee- please acceptthat this newly established volunteer counselling team is available 24/7 to assistYOU. Ex-members, reservists, family, friends, are all part of this service whichhandles every matter in total confidence insofar as your personal lives andproblems are concerned.

Counselling can be arranged via your BSAP team at SAPS Muizenberg wherewe have a stunning Comfort Room, or at a location –your home is acceptable-of your choice.

The Western Cape Association are assembling a programme to assist in workrelated issues, accommodation, financial support, referred counselling inrespect of debt and marriage guidance, and other related problems which ispresently under scrutiny

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We all realise that our numbers are dwindling; loved one's and family membersare slowly fading, and only now are we starting to count the years.It is at times like this when support is often necessary, especially when allrelatives and friends are no more.We, as a counselling unit, are on standby 24/7 to guide and assist those inneed of help and guidance during a time of bereavement and loss of a lovedone who has shared a great of their life with you; somebody irreplaceable.All those who shared the life Rhodesia granted to us as members of the BSAPor part of that great family, please do not hesitate to seek assistance from thisUnit.

(5098) Dave Riley and (5483) Dave Blacker who are both long standingmembers of our Association have offered their assistance in this matter. Allenquires will be treated in the utmost confidence.

For those in need of assistance please contact 6494 Tony Rozemeyer on 0217887274 or 0846740700 or Dave Riley 021 8561858 or Dave Blacker 021 7152101, as well as any ex-member known personally to you for referral to theUnit.

Warm Wishes.Tony Rozemeyer (Chairman of Western Cape Association)

DATES TO DIARISE

Monday 1st March, 2010

Sunday 18th July, 2010

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July, 2010

. BSAP Western Cape AssociationAGM. 6.00 pm at Timour Hall. Snacks provided.

. Ladies Lunch at Mowbray Golf Club. Allmembers welcome with wives and partners. Further details to

follow.

. “The Last Parade”An official ceremony dedicated to commemorating 'the finest

police force in the world.' Whitewell Hotel and Conference Centre,Oakham, Rutland, UK.

– Our monthly gatherings at Timour Hall every firstMonday of the month from 5.00 pm onwards. Visitors welcome.Remember

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Di and I last visited Zimbabwe some ten years ago in 1999 and based upon thereports we receive in South Africa one does not really know what to expect. Wewere perhaps fortunate not to see or hear anything about the farm invasionswhich apparently still continue.

We flew into the new Airport at Harare and was impressed by the gleamingglass and marble floors, a good first impression. However joining the queue fora visa (I still hold a British Passport) was somewhat frustrating as everybodyelse sailed through in about 5 minutes. About 45 minutes later and US$55lighter in pocket I got through.

Next impression driving from the Airport was how seedy and run down theplace was looking. The roads and especially the intersection have manypotholes. The traffic lights are so dim that one has to look very carefully to seewhat colour they are. Some work and some do not, and even taking the powercuts into consideration entering an intersection is something of a lottery. Even ifit green for you make sure the traffic is stopping as it may not be red on theother side.

The power cuts continue on an intermittent basis and most houses havegenerators as a back up. Nobody I knew ever watches the ZBC Television andmany have Sky News etc.

Probably the biggest change recently has been the introduction of the US$which has replaced the ludicrous Trillions and Zillion Zim dollar notes. Thismeasure has ensured the shops are full of goods and if one can afford itvirtually anything is available. This has made a huge difference to the attitudeof the population. After pretty severe depression a year ago they are now quiteupbeat and optimistic about the future. Apparently the street traders were themain people behind the enforced change.They will also fight tooth and nail tokeep the US$. Pensioners of course still have a major problem.

One snag is that they have no small change. You can end up at bigger storeswith a sucker or a bic pen to make up to the amount you have spent. In smallerplaces where one is known they are prepared to mark on the till slip what isowing and it can be claimed on the next visit.

Driving around superficially little has changed, not many new buildings, and thepopulation affable and friendly. However as mentioned previously take extremecare at intersections.

The people we were staying with took us to a performance of Handel's Messiahon the Friday evening at Nazareth House. This I hasten to add is not my normal

A Recent Trip To Zimbabwe - Ten Years on.

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type of Friday night out. However a choir of about 50 and a visiting German altoperformed exceeding well and shows the cultural side of the old city is stillintact.

After the show we went to a Chinese Restaurant in Chisipete which wasextremely good and by our standards pretty cheap. A meal for four plus drinksjust over R200, not bad at all.

After three days of to our main destination a farm at Shangani/Fort Rixon.Enroute about three Police Road blocks and checks but all very low key and noproblem.Police reasonable polite as are checking drivers licenses in the main. Inoted shorts appear to have disappeared from the Uniform and long trousers orRiot Kit was the main form of dress.

A new innovation is Tolls. There were at least two between Harare and Gwerueach costing one US$. The toll consists of a drum covering half the road and abloke wandering out with some tickets. In wet weather they disappear as theyhave no shelter. There are further Tolls and road blocks between Gweru andBulawayo.

Staying on a farm or ranch, the owners whom we have known for nearly 60years was like turning the clock back many years. The owner has lost somefarms in the area but has reached an accord with the local "Settlers" as they arenow called and hopefully will remain untouched. Many areas remainuncultivated (If there is such a word) and the bush is really looking quitesplendid. They had some 12 inches of rain by mid December which auguredwell for a good season.

A trip to Bulawayo brought back many memories and again superficially littlehas changed. Far less traffic than Harare and the roads in better condition,probably cleaner and in many areas the locals have banded together and filledin the potholes. I was told even the mayor was physically involved in thisproject.

I met Ken McDonald who seems fit and well and is running a craft shop. I alsomet up with a squad mate of mine Derek Marshall 5865 for a spot of lunch.Interesting is that the bill was in US$ or in Rand and we gathered Bulawayouses the Rand far more than Harare. We only spent a few hours in Bulawayoand then back to Shangani.

The only other Police chap we met up with was Peter Cahill 89-- whom I did notknow before . Peter is farming in the Fort Rixon area down towards the Pioneerblock. Driving to his farm was quite a mission as the heavens opened, thunderand lightening all the way. One tends to forget how slippery, muddy and reallybad some dirt roads are. As I was in a borrowed vehicle I had to be exceedingly

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cautious but at times had to get into 4 wheel drive.

We flew back from Bulawayo where the old airport seems to have beenabandoned and you depart from a hanger. I gather this was a move about 5years ago pending the building of the new Airport, however no progress seemsto have been made.!!

The flight back to OR Tambo by Airlink was excellent with much better food thanon SAA. (Since then of course some of their planes have been grounded.)

Overall an excellent holiday but as indicated most of it miles from anywhere ona large ranch. It was great to see the positive attitude of most people and to behonest far better than we expected.

Kind regards,

Doug and Di 5860 and WPO 89

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On Monday 7th December, 2009,approximately eighty members, wivesand guests attended the Christmas SpitBraai and Raffle at the beautiful venue ofTimour Hall in Plumstead. Thoseattending were rewarded with anexcellent meal and the ever popular raffle.The raffle this year organized by JimBlain. A big thank you must go to thosewho donated prizes, and to the committeefor organising the evening.

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WHEN INSULTS HAD CLASS

These glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled down to 4-letterwords.

The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor:She said, "If you were my husband I'd give you poison."He said, "If you were my wife, I'd drink it."

A member of Parliament to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of someunspeakable disease.""That depends, Sir," said Disraeli, "whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."

"He had delusions of adequacy." - Walter Kerr

"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." - Winston Churchill

"I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." ClarenceDarrow

"He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary." - WilliamFaulkner (about Ernest Hemingway).

"Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time reading it." - Moses Hadas

"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

"He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.." - Oscar Wilde

"I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend.... if you have one." -George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill"Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second.... if there is one." - Winston Churchill, inresponse.

"I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here." - Stephen Bishop

"He is a self-made man and worships his creator." - John Bright

"I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial." - Irvin S. Cobb

"He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in others." - Samuel Johnson

"He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up." - Paul Keating

"In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily." - Charles, Count Talleyrand

"He loves nature in spite of what it did to him." - Forrest Tucker

"Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?" - Mark Twain

"His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." - Mae West

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The Police had a strong contingent of players who represented Rhodesia Rugby in the70's. The following players in the above photo all played for Police during that period;

Danny Delport, Frank Inocco, David Smith, Tom Ferreria, Rob Stewart

Rhodesia versus Orange Free State, Salisbury 1977

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Dogmaster Sgt (5098) Dave RileyNames of African Police Sgt and Tracker Dog unknown.

I was called out at 11.00 pm on the 24th December, 1959, and soon got on the trailof Africa Male Adult “Uta”. It was in the Inyati District. UTA had murdered aEuropean farmer.

We tracked him for 6 days at an average of 25 miles a day. Eventually in the lateafternoon of 31st December, we came upon UTA – he had shot himself with thestolen rifle, a .375 magnum.

He had been exhausted and we later found out that he had been suffering fromPleurasy and Pneumonia. It had been very cold at night and ofcourse he did nothave the comfort of blankets like we did.

5098 Dave Riley.

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Yesterday I was at my local CO-OP buying a large bag of Purina dog food for myloyal pet and was in the checkout queue when a woman behind me asked if I hada dog.

What did she think I had, an elephant? So, since I'm retired and have little to do,on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Purina Dietagain. I added that I probably shouldn't,because I ended up in hospital last time, but that I'd lost 2 stonesbefore I woke up in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices andIVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way thatit works is to load your pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or twoevery time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and Iwas going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in queuewas now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked me if I ended up in intensive care because thedog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff anIrish Setter's arse and a car hit us both.I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing sohard.

I'm now banned from the Co-op.

Better watch what you ask retired people. They have all the time in the world tothink of daft things to say.

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UNITED KINGDOM

IRISH GATHERING - 5th September 2009The Eighth Annual Irish gathering was held on Saturday 5th September at theusual excellent venue, Sandy Stokes’ home near Clonmel, Ireland. Onceagain, much thanks to Sandy. The weather was good, although cloudy and alittle cool and so full use could be made of the lovely grounds. Theconservatory was decorated by four old Rhodesian flags presented tothe group by 4061 Tpr Robert Slade.Thanks, Bob.Thirty-eight people attended, of whom twelve alone were bussed down fromthe North by stalwart Tom Meekin. Several old Rhodesian guests attended,including Sandy’s old bank manager, Geoff Wood, from Chipinga many yearsago.An excellent lunch was served, including boerewors, testimony to thehard work and dedication of many of the ladies. Many thanks for contributingto the success of the event. A new face this year was that of Biff Way, well-known raconteur. He acted as auctioneer of Eddie Matchett’s painting ofa Mounted Trooper and it was like the Tobacco Sales floor. He also presentedan African Constable skit which was much appreciated. Another innovationthis year was a Raffle, which was organised, and prizes donated, by MarieBerry and Katherine Flynn, while Biff did the ticket selling. The raffle, somedonations, and the event overall brought in enough to enable the Group tomake a donation of £200 to Association Funds. Those attending were: 4789Eddie and Joan Matchett, 5196 Graham and Kathy Mageean, 5272 PatDeasey, 5312 Mike and Sara Lindley, 5508 Gordon and Eve Norris, 5584John and Marie Berry, 5615 Tom and Joan Meekin and guests Stan and AnneMills, 5625 Biff and Anita Way, 5681 Rob and Carole Harvey, 5976 Nigel andPauline Seward, 6264 Bob and Katherine Flynn, 7348 Peter O’Hara, 9225John and Linda Scott, 110713 Brian Armstrong and Jill Delaney, 23361 (FR)Chris and (WFR) Wendy Kavanah, 31477 (FR) Ian and Patricia Pearce,guests Nicky Hall, Geoff and Maggie Wood, Mike Harris (ex Rhod. Govt) andNeeline and last, but not least, 5586 Sandy Stokes. Apologies received from:Barry Henson, Peter Bradley, Clive Evans, Derek Singleton, NormanMcNarry, Gary McWade, John Coleridge, Garth Long, Jim Hazlett.

John Berry 5584

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8th Annual BSAP Ireland Annual Gathering

Back Row: G Mageean, C Harvey, S Stokes, M Harris, B Way, E Matchett, G Wood, G Norris,

R Harvey, S Mills, P Deasy, P O’Hara, J Berry, T Meekin, J Scott, N Hall, B Armstrong, P Seaward,

N Seaward, M Lindley

Front Row: K Mageean, M Harris, J Matchett, M Wood, E Norris, L Scott, A Mills, K Flynn, J Meekin,

B Flynn, A Way, C Kavanagh, W Kavanagh, M Berry, J Delaney, P Pearse, I Pearse, S Lindley

Four in Depot at same time:

John Berry, Sandy Stokes – 9/56.

Tom Meekin, Biff Way – 1/57.

After the Auction of Eddie Matchett’s

Painting

Eddie, Robin Harvey (successful bidder),

Biff Way (auctioneer), Carole Harvey

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Regimental Association Dinner - London - 25th September 2009

The 62nd Annual Regimental Dinner took place in the Carisbrooke Hall at theVictory Services Club, London on Friday 25th September 2009. Members andguests started to gather at around 6.00pm with the trumpet call for dinnersounding at 7.30pm. Chairman, Peter Phillips, got things underway bywelcoming Dr Sue Onslow (Guest Speaker), Peter Petter- Bowyer (RhodAF)and Nighean Darlaston (NRP Association) together with those membersattending from overseas with special mention of 3708 Bill Crabtree, over fromSouth Africa, looking very well at 92 years old. He then read out greetingsand best wishes from Her Majesty the Queen, General the Lord MichaelWalker (Patron), Rhodesian Army Association and the Natal Branch of theAssociation.After the loyal toast, 70 members and guests sat down to a very enjoyablemeal. Following the customary short break, Peter introduced our guestspeaker, Dr Sue Onslow, Research Fellow and Lecturer War Studies, KingsCollege. Sue, having lived and worked in South Africa and Kenya, gave aninsight into her work, especially her present project which has brought herface to face with many of our Members when recording their involvement andexperiences in the terrorist war leading up to the change in Government inRhodesia. Her speech was very well received. Tony Granger replied in hisusual eloquent manner. Once the speeches were over, Dennis Poole got theraffle under way with thehelp of Sue – the three main prizes being won by Mick York, Seamus Powerand Peter Lane – proceeds of the raffle, amounting to just over £1100.00, willgo to the Memorial Fund. A special word of thanks should be given to Denniswho has been running the raffle for many years - heis standing down this year and says he wants to give somebody else thechance to “rake” in the money!! (A volunteer would be welcome). Parry Jonesand Dan Hughes should also be thanked for the efficient organisation of thedinner. No report of the dinner would be complete without mention of theunfortunate accident that befell Bertie Cubitt whilst setting up the hall for thedinner – Bertie slipped from the stage and landed heavily on his hip. Thisnecessitated him being taken to hospital where he was detained, thusmissing the dinner, and having to have a hip replacement operation on thefollowing Monday. The good news is that Bertie is now making a goodrecovery at home. Those attending the dinner were: Sue Onslow (GuestSpeaker), Peter Petter-Bowyer (RhodAF), Nighean Darlaston (NRP Assoc),3708 Bill Crabtree (South Africa), 4158 Tim Weimer, 4278 John Balchin, 4503

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Derek Humberstone, 4735 Cliff Rogers, 4851 Murray Harrison (Spain), 4853Fred Punter, 4857 Mike Wiltshire, 4882 Peter Dancer, 4897 Brian Shiers(USA), 4964 Mike Tadman, 5055 Ken Miners, 5075 Dick Ray, 5111 JackBacon, 5171 Peter Hillier, 5248 Alan Lane, 5259 Wilf Howe, 5272 Pat Deasy(Eire),5349 Peter Lane, 5358 Mick York, 5408 Richard Barnes (Australia),5507 Brian Taylor, 5559 Dick Thompson, 5601 Eric Robb,5615 Tom Meekin, 5625 “Biff” Way, 5662 Barry Henson, 5755 StewartEdwards, 6123 Brian Pym, 6130 Randy Symmons, 6308 Dan Hughes, 6348Dennis Poole, 6432 Chris Roberts, 6507 Seamus Power, 6609 Parry Jones,6629 George Glibbery, 6630 Jim Hazlett, 6632 Gerry Paxton, 6743 BruceAllen, 6905 Peter Phillips, 7211 Peter Biddulph, 7359 Bertie Cubitt, 7391 AlanToms, 7677 Peter Dewe, 7784 Steve Accornley, 7996 Peter Hirst, 8009 PeterButler, 8163 Mike Robertson, 9086 Tony Granger, 9102 Ian McLaren, 9591Les Burrow, 111032 Colin Bewes, W199 Linda Robertson, ‘A’ Reserve 4891Sid Cooper, 19566 “Skip” Rausch, 201279Heather Milner, 00453 Patricia Shaw, Associates: Andy Banks, JacquiMcLaren and Claire McLaren, Guests: Stan Mills, Nick Golden, Jason Allen,Huw Parry-Jones and Glyn Parry-Jones.

The London gatherings are from 5.30pm on the FIRST Tuesday of everymonth at the Victory Services Club, Seymour Street just off Edgware Road,close to Marble Arch and the underground station of that name. The barcloses at midnight

A very pleasant occurrence recentlywas a visit to the UK by a formerDeputy Commissioner 4736 GeorgeStuart who lives in the Cape and hadbeen on a visit to his formerhomeland Ireland, and had stoppedoff in England to meet an old friend,4840 Mike Purslow. Mike arranged acouple of get-togethers of otherformer colleagues who had servedwithGeorge over the years. It was truly avery pleasant experience. Some ofthose who met up are featured here.

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AUSTRALIA

Committee Meetings

Annual Luncheon

These are now held every second Wednesday of every even month i.e.February, April, June, August, October and December at the RSL Belmont onthe corner of the Great Eastern Highway and Leake Street from 5.15pm till7pm. You are more than welcome to attend. Please note that you canbecome a social member of the RSL Belmont at a cost of $15 a yearNew MembersWe welcome two new members to our ranks namely:1. 7047 David Massey resident in Melbourne2. 12597R F/R David Syminton of Perth.

The Australia branch continues to go from strength to strength if it can bejudged by the last luncheon on 12 September, when a most convivial timeseemed to be had by all.A very interesting talk was given by the Guest Speaker Col. Harry Harvey,former Director of Military Intelligence in Rhodesia. It brought back manymemories of past times, not always happy memories as it dealt with the bushwar years and, of course, we all lost friends and colleagues during that time;but it is such times that bring people closer together and it seemed to thatday.

The lunch was delicious plus all the fun ofa mammoth raffle. Perhaps it is thateveryone has got to know everybody andthere was an extremely happy and friendlyatmosphere.Those attending were:Col. Harry Harvey and his wife Bente,Mr. Alan Richardson JP President of theRSL Belmont and his wife Yvonne, 8260David Amm, 11556K PR Don and JoyceBulloch, 7682 Ian and Breda Calderwood, PR Pat and Moira Cane, 8617Doug Capper and guest Pete Van Aarde who is Editor of the Bundu Times,Vivienne Cordy Hedge widow of the late 4147 D. Cordy Hedge, ValerieDavies widow of the late Roy Davies, PR 380126E Dave De Salis,

By Sylvia Freemantle

Rob Gates, Col. Harry Harvey and Lew Whitmore

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Chairman By rotation of Committee

Secretary John Seward9/71 Epsom Ave Redcliffe WA 6104

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4326 Tom and Marjorie Doherty, PR 27613 Pat Dunne, 4105 Bert and SylviaFreemantle, 7045 Rob and Laurie Gates, 22399 PR George Gault, 8755 Alanand Lesley Hadfield ( flew in from Sydney), 5316 Kerry Hoadley, SylviaHolborn who father was the late 2388 Tpr Stewart, WFR Merle Howden andher guest Betty Cilliers, 7625E PR Arthur Hutson and guest son RobertHutson, Ex District Commissioner Bill and Liz Johnstone, 6929 Howard andJean Martin, 7694 Steve and Linda Martin and their guest Margot Morganwidow of the late 6387 Taffy Morgan ex Bulawayo, 19034N Alan and JoyceMcGrath, PR Rob and WFR Barbara Osborne, 200894M WFR CeliaParkinson, 4564 Peter and Jean Reynolds (visiting their daughter fromKwazulu Natal and their daughter Jenny Joseph,4663 John Savage andguest John Standring Secretary of the Kenya Police Association, 17845WCharles Scott and his guest daughter Amanda English, 4649 John and WFRMargaret Seward and their guests son Michael Seward ex Army and MichaelGale ex National Service in Internal Affairs, 383583 PR Chuck and PeggyWarren, 7049 Lew and Joanne Whitmore, 4780 Sam and Elizabeth Williams,9849 Taffy Van Zuydam.

CHAIRMAN’S COMMENT2010! The year of expectations as the spectators of many nationspour into our country for the World Cup Soccer tournament. Soccer– the world s most popular sport! Who will win? What will theimpressions be of South Africa as a country and our ability to hostsuch an event? As a soccer enthusiast I pray all goes well. What canwe look forward to after the soccer tournament?Since the last Natal Outpost, the splendid 82nd edition featuring theladies of the BSAP, Christmas has come and gone and we hope it wasa joyful occasion for all in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Mayit always be a public holiday on the South African calendar! By thetime this edition of the Outpost is published we will be well into2010 and on behalf of all on our committee we wish our members andfamilies a wonderful year.2009 was an eventful year. Again we witnessed the wonderfulsupport of members for others when the situation so demanded.Two incidents come immediately to mind, both at the Inchanga

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Village, where firstly, the home of the daughter of a member wasburnt down when a gas heater caught alight and secondly, the homeof our Smudge and Shirley Smith was broken into and goods stolen.Fortunately, no one was hurt. The police follow-up investigation intothe housebreaking was such that we who served in the BSAP wouldwant to cry. It served to remind me of what we had going for us interms of policing efficiency, the Courts and indeed the civil service.The Association social functions continued throughout the year atthe Stations, such as Margate, Durban South, Hillcrest andInchanga. The Midlands Branch put on a number of wonderful socialgettogethers.The annual LUNCHES for the Natal and Midlands Branchwere very good indeed. Many thanks to all who make thesegatherings such a pleasure!In recent years, we have held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) inMay. It is at this meeting that members are appraised of thestanding of the Association and the election of a committee. Sadly,there are those who were in the BSAP and want nothing to do withthe Association.Whatever, their concerns may be, we will continue to do what we canto bring them back to being part of the Association. The term AGMtends to frighten some members, but we have been fortunate inhaving a reasonable turnout each year and committee members thathave continued to serve. The sports club that I am a member of hada rather novel way of electing their committee. Members received anemail asking if they were prepared to be on the committee and if so,stand as chairman/chairperson. A further question asked was, whoone would like to see on the committee and why?By the time the AGM came about the committee was „elected andthe meeting held simply to formalize that aspect of the agenda –then a very good social evening. Perhaps our Secretary Des will be intouch with you by email for your committee input along the linesdescribed above.I have served more than my “three in the BSAP”, so I will bestanding down from the committee. In so doing, many, many thanksto Malcolm, Des, Trevor, Ken, Denis and Val - a truly wonderfulcommittee. I believe that Associations such as ours will continue toflourish if our communication links with members are regularly maintained.

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Excellent editions of the Natal Outpost have served not only to keepmembers informed, but have attracted outsiders to join. Emails linksand social functions serve greatly in maintaining contact and advisingus of friends who have passed away, and the behind the sceneadministration of our finances, communication with members onwelfare type matters are on goingHaving worked for another company for 19 years after the BSAP,one senses that very few organizations or companies have what wehave in terms of ongoing support and friendship and I know this willcontinue to the end.Nobby Clark

Hillcrest Station arranged another successful “bring & braai” at AugustaCountry Club on Sunday 22 November 2009 with some 30 members andwives attending –

BACK ROW : Stretch Hughes : Trevor Dutton : Chris Driver : Peter Cutting :

THIRD ROW : Fred Mason : Vic Sutherland : Pat Gatland : Robin Johnson : Derek Kerr :

SECOND ROW : Rene Sutherland : Elsa Gatland : Megan Kerr : Yvonne Wood

FRONT ROW : Lindsay Mason : Nora Thomas

Linda Wilson : Trevor Wilson : Alan Cunningham : Dave Lynn

Ken Wood : Des Howse : Barry Thomas : Maddie Lynn (partially hidden)

:

Val Austin : Pat Johnson : Denis Wyatt : Clive Shelley (visiting from UK) : Marian Wyatt

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STATION NOTES.

MARGATE :

BSAP Support Unit :

Christmas 2009

"money does not buy happiness but it can buy hamburgers and that'shappiness”

The research into the compiling of a nominal roll of all those whoserved in the BSAP Support Unit, the subsequent overwhelmingsupport received from ex members all over the World and theinteresting stories and photographs collected so far clearlyindicates the need for the History of The Black Boots to beofficially recorded and as a consequence this will happen. At presentwe have over 630 names on the roll and are in contact with about230 ex members. The co-operation from the various PoliceAssociations and other ex Rhodesian and Zimbabwean web sites hasbeen tremendous as they continue to spread the word on ourproject.We will keep interested parties advised of developments.

Just prior to Christmas a few of us "South Coasters" decided tocelebrate the festive season with a luncheon at SchoonersRestaurant at Umtentweni. The gathering was attended by Gerryand Colleen Powell,Bob and Kim Packer,Butch and Hilary VonHorsten,Andy and May Messina,Kevin Woods with partnerConnie,Barry Woan and Dave Callow. A great festive luncheon washad by all.

And finally…

“Schabir, if you want your phone toring again, just go back to cell C”

Roll of Honour6203 Derek (Fats) Shirley

7266 John Gibson

4749 John Lawton Hardie

5520 Chris Lathe

7266 John Kenneth Gibson

5850 Robert Arthur (Bob) Vincent

died on the 29th October, 2009, in

Swaziland. Derek served from August, 1960 to December,

1972. He spent most of his career in Traffic, Salisbury, and

left the Force as an S/O.

died on the 4th November, 2009, in

Durban. John served from February, 1965, to April, 1981,

and retired as a Det Inspector.

passed away on the 13th

November, 2009, in Durban, after a long illness. He was a

staunch member of the Association.

died on the 30th November, 2009, in

Durban. Chris served from August, 1956 to August, 1976

and retired as a C/Insp. He was a member of the Natal

Branch of the Association.

died on the 4th November,

2009, in Durban. John served between February, 1965 and

April, 1981, retiring with the rank of Det Inspector.

died on the 2nd

December, 2009, in Durban, following a long battle with

cancer. Bob served in the Force between July , 1958 to

May, 1980, when he retired as a Superintendant.

6203 Derek (Fats) Shirley

7266 John Gibson

4749 John Lawton Hardie

5520 Chris Lathe

7266 John Kenneth Gibson

5850 Robert Arthur (Bob) Vincent

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Suzanne Dorothy Groenewald

3976 David John (Taff) Morgan

6147 Anthony Finn (Tony) Andersen

WP501 Lindsey White

8581/10354 James (Jim) Van Dyk

, wife of 7805 Andre

Groenewald, died on the 30th October, 2009, in Cape Town.

Suzanne did five years in the Force from May, 1973 when

she resigned and joined again nine months later and served

until January, 1981.

died on the 7th January,

2010, in Harare. Taff served from April, 1946 to August,

1979, when he retired as Assistant Commissioner. He was

a well known and respected member of the Mashonaland

Branch of the Association.

died on the 17th

January, 2010, in Cape Town. Tony served from March,

1960 to June, 1980, when he retired as a Superintendant.

He was not a member of our Association.

died on the 22nd January, 2010, in

the United Kingdom. Lindsey served from January, 1979 to

September, 1980.

passed away on the 23rd

January, 2010, in Port Shepstone, after a long battle with

cancer. Jim served from January, 1971 to January, 1974,

and again with Support Unit from January 1978 to April,

1980.

Suzanne Dorothy Groenewald

3976 David John (Taff) Morgan

6147 Anthony Finn (Tony) Andersen

WP501 Lindsey White

8581/10354 James (Jim) Van Dyk

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3657 Alan Godwin

5879 David Graham Stow

4332 Peter Short

Professor Dick Christie

died on the 7th December, 2009, in

Johannesburg. Alan served from 1937 to 1968 and retired

as Senior Assistant Commissioner. A memorial service was

held on the 5th January, in Bryanston and was attended by

3676 John Hamilton, 3801 P.W (Coot) Atkinson – both

gentlemen in their nineties. Also present was (not so old)

Chairman Jock Pirrett.

passed away on the 13th

January, 2010, in Port Elizabeth. Dave served from April,

1952 to December, 1962, and retired as an Inspector.

died on the 29th November, 2009, in the

United Kingdom. Peter served from November, 1948 to July,

1973, retiring with the rank of Chief Supt. He was an

honorary Life Member of the UK Branch and served as Hon

Secretary from 1974 to 1982. Sadly Peter's wife died on the

same day.

passed away on the evening of

February 9th, 2010, in Cape Town. Prof Christie was well

known to many members of the BSAP and had spoken at

our dinner on several occasions. He was a Professor of Law

and held senior posts at the University of Rhodesia and later

at the University of Cape Town.

3657 Alan Godwin

5879 David Graham Stow

4332 Peter Short

Professor Dick Christie

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THE BSA POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATIONThe Association web page http://www.bsap.org is well worth a visit.Contact details of Association Branches worldwide appear hereunder:

AUSTRALIA

Perth John Seward [email protected] Mike Edden [email protected]

NEW ZEALAND Greg McManus [email protected]

SOUTH AFRICA

BorderEastern CapeNatalNatal MidlandsTransvaal

Bruce BeukmanNobby ClarkeDes HowseAlan BennettDick Glanville

[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]

UK

USA

Barry HensonMike Abbotts

Will Cornell

[email protected]@btinternet.com

[email protected]

ZIMBABWE

CentralWebmasterMashonalandMatabelelandManicaland

Peter BellinghamAndrew FieldRed O’ConnellDenise HurryA. Hitchman

[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]

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