June
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 Death:
Kenneth Gordon Stanford-Smith 4549
Rod Wilson reports, with regret, the death of Ken Stanford
Smith on 20 June 2012 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Ken was
born in the port city of Chittagong, Bengal (now part of Bangladesh).
He joined the BSA Police in January 1950 and served until
September 1977. During his early service Ken served mostly
in Mashonaland districts, but also did a short spell at Victoria
Falls. He was later seconded to the Staff Branch, and he was
the man who helped keep police ordnance stores stocked and
the force supplied for many years. He retired with the rank
of Staff Inspector. Ken had a special place in his heart for
the mentally challenged and helped those organisations concerned
with their welfare in his spare time in addition to his interests
in the Scouting movement. He was also prominent in Regimental
Association circles, having been the Hon. Secretary of the
Central Branch of the association for many years. Ken and
his wife, Dot, were the authors of the BSA Police nominal
roll, a project thoroughly researched and collated over a
few years and which was eventually published in "Blue and
Old Gold", the history of the BSA Police. Our thoughts and
condolences go out to his wife, Dot, family and friends, to
whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
23 June 2012
The South African Police Force:
The South African Police Force web site is a recent innovation
by former members to set out aspects of the force's history,
rolls, badges and insignia. There is often confusion between
the British South Africa Police and the South African Police
by those seeking to find relatives who served in one or other
force.
The Link: http://www.thesouthafricanpolice.com/
- note the image links too
Rating: Worth a Visit
Updated: 23 June 2012
Queensland Newsletter June 2012
Mike Edden has submitted his Queensland
Newsletter for your reading pleasure. This edition
is full of stories from former members and well worth a read.
We extend our thanks and appreciation to Mike, and indeed
all those producing magazines and newsletters for their continued
support. You may click on the image to download.
16 June 2012
Death:
Charles William 'Charlie' Davis 8674
Pauline Clarke advises, with regret, the death of Charlie Davis on 29 May 2012 in Port Shepstone, South Africa. Charlie joined the BSA Police September 1971. Aside from a short period on Salisbury urban stations, Charlie served most of his service in the Dog Section, Salisbury, followed by a short instructional position in Tomlinson Depot. Charlie was an unassuming member who had a passion for rugby during his career, representing the Rhodesia "B" side on occasions, police teams and captaining the 1979 Salisbury Police side. He retired in May 1981, with the rank of S/Inspector. Charlie eventually emigrated and settled in Natal. He set up a popular kennels business. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Joy, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
16 December 2011
Scottish Gathering Newsletter No. 8
The United Kingdom Branch (Scottish Section) has issued another
Scottish
Gathering Newsletter (No. 8) which has a good
number of photographs of those in attendance at the gathering
and the response of a few attendees to the function.
16 June 2012
Death:
Cornelius Marais Joubert 7178
Alistair Black advises with regret, the death of Cornelius
Joubert on 29 May 2012 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Cornelius
served six years in the BSA Police after joining in October
1964. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and
friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
16 June 2012
Achievements: June Birthday Parade
Messrs. 8476 John Morris-Smith a 60th (12 June); 7169 David Quiney a 65th (24 June); 8620 Peter Ruck a 65th (17 June); 7211 Peter Biddulph a 70th (5 June); 6341 Michael Bothma a 70th (26 June); 6193 Peter Good a 70th (15 June); 6121 Mike Harvey a 70th (30 June); 6344 Spike Werner a 70th (14 June); 5211 Bill Birch a 80th (1 June); 5385 Robert Gillespie a 80th (17 June); 5009 Colston Fry a 85th (13 June); 5009 Colston Fry a 85th (13 June); 4061 Bob Slade a 85th (29 June); 4071 Douglas Wright a 90th (5 June)
1 June 2012
Andrew Field (8646)
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