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Death: James 'Jim'
Van Dyk 8581/10354
Fred Mason reports the death of Jim Van Dyk who passed away on 23 January
2010 at Port Shepstone, South Africa. Jim served two stints in the force,
initially serving between January 1971 and January 1974, and then again
within the Support Unit between January 1978 and April 1980. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to Jim's family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy.
31 January 2009
Death: Lindsey White
WP501
A reports has been received, with regret, of the untimely death of Lindsey
White who died on the 22 January 2010 in the United Kingdom. Lindsey served
in the BSA Police between January 1979 and September 1980. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to Lindsey's family and friends, to whom we extend
our deepest sympathy.
31 January 2009
Police Dogs and Horses
I wonder how many of our former members can remember the names of those
horses they rode during their depot days or while deployed on stations
and conducting patrols in the rural areas? What of all those dogs that
served in the force with such loyalty? The web master would like to list
some of these anuimals for posterity and would welcome your input if you
have anything to offer. Basically we would like to know numbers, names,
approximate period of service and where encountered (station or training
depot). Drop the web master a line.
30 January 2010
 Death:
Alan Godwin 3657 PCD, CPM
Dave Sloman reports the recent death of Alan Godwin on 7 December
2009 at Johannesburg, South Africa. Alan joined the
force in April 1937 and served until June 1968, when he took
retirement with the Rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner.
He was commissioned in 1955 and later commanded Gatooma District
and Mashonaland Province. His last position was that
of Chief Staff Officer (Administration). He was a long
serving member of the Mashonaland Branch of the Regimental
Association, before emigrating.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Alan's family
and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
11 January 2009
History of the BSA Police: In Circulation
 Members
who have been awaiting the arrival of the publication 'Blue and Old Gold'
will be please to learn that this in now being distributed to the various
agents of the publisher, 30
Degrees South. The first two reviews by former members might
interest a few of you.
'My first glance is that it is a great book. Thank you for a marvelous
presentation of our history.'
David Sloman (5695)
Johannesburg
'I have just glanced through Blue and Old Gold - The History of the
British South Africa Police 1889-1980. All I can say is that the authors,
illustrators, design technicians, publishers and contributors have scored
a 'first'. The content and presentation of this publication
does credit to all members (reserve and regular) who served Rhodesia for
those 91 years and the British South Africa Police in particular. The
publication will no doubt take its 'First of the Line' position
in terms of other similar works that have been published since 1980. Not
only will this publication be of immense value and pleasure to all members
but also be of significant historical value to historians and all Rhodesians.'
Peter Stanton (5809)
Johannesburg
Former members wishing to acquire a copy should contact their local Regimental
Association Branch or one of the distributors listed on the 30 Degree
South web site.
9 January 2010
In Memoriam Roll 2000-2009
Updated
Sadly, it is that time of the year again, when the web site administrator updates the
site list of those who have died in the last ten years. Regrettably,
it is a long list, but worthy of a read and to reflect on those of our
former colleagues who are no longer with us. The current year and last
two years are represented in date order;
the main list in alphabetical order.
If you do have the time to peruse this lists and happen to find errors or
omissions, please notify the web site administrator.
9 January 2010
 Death:
David John 'Taffy' Morgan 3976
Peter Bellingham reports the recent death of David 'Taffy'
Morgan, who passed away in Harare on 7 January 2010 following
a short period of ill health.
Taffy served in the force from April 1946 to August 1979,
when he retired from the force with the rank of Assistant
Commissioner. He mostly served in Manicaland Province.
Taffy was a well respect and popular member of the Mashonaland
Branch of the Regimental Association.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Taffy's family and
friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
8 January 2010
Images Appeal
Recently the web site administrator made an appeal for reasonable quality colour images
depicting activity within the BSA Police. If you have something
in your collection which would be appropriate for use on the web site,
which is presently being redesigned and re-coded to keep up with technology,
then please drop the web site administrator a line (address above). This image
of Patrol Officer Ed Batty (7514) on Regimental Horse Rajput is a fine
example.
Andrew Field (8646)
Web Master
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