May 2010 News

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Death: Michael William Taylor 10317
Dick Glanville, Hon. Secretary Transvaal Branch, reports with regret the death of Mike Williams who died on 26 May 2010 at Edenvale, Johannesburg in South Africa. Mike had served in the BSA Police between January 1978 and January 1981. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Susan, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
27 May 2010

Ten Year Service Medals
Peter Bellingham, Secretary Central Advisory Committee, advises that Zimbabwe Republic Police General Headquarters have confirmed that they hold Ten Year Service Medals for former members. Since this is an ongoing exercise a special page has been opened for this purpose. Please click on the link in the text.
19 May 2010

Queensland Newsletter: May 2010
Mike Edden has just sent in his May Newsletter for your reading pleasure.
18 May 2010

Death: James Desmond Dooge Cave 3531
Barry Henson, Hon. Secretary United Kingdom Branch, reports with regret the death of Jim Cave who died on 15 May 2010 at Kingstone, Surrey in the United Kingdom. Jim had served in the BSA Police between January 1936 and December 1939. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
17 May 2010

Death: David Ranleigh Hounsfield 4642
Rob Clark, Hon.Secretary Eastern Cape Branch, reports the death of David Housfield on 7 May 2010 at Port Elizabeth. David joined the BSA Police in July 1950 and served until August 1962, leaving as a Station Sergeant. After leaving the force, Dave emigrated to South Africa, settling in Port Elizabeth, where he ran his own estate agency. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
9 May 2010

Squad 1/1960 Reunion
Brian Pym (6123) advises that his recruit squad enjoyed a successful reunion in April, held at the Clouds Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. In attendance were Roy Edwards (6117), Pat Keyser (6118), Dave Parry (6120), Mike Harvey (6121), Dick Evans (6122), Brian Pym (6123), John Thatcher (6126), Ken Keens (6129) together with their respective wives / partners.
Sadly two members of the Squad had since passed on, namely John 'Stork' Burbridge (6119) and Neville Eva(6124), both of whom were remembered during the course of the proceedings, as were those unable to attend – Mike Horner (6125), Errol Cunningham (6127), Brian Jeoffreys (6128), and Randy Symmons (6130).

Dave Parry, Ken Keens, Dick Evans, Brian Pym, Mike Harvey, Pat Keyser, Roy Edwards.
Inset: John Thatcher

The 'squad' gathered at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, later enjoyed a lunch on the V&A Waterfront and attended an informal braai during the evening. The following day it was wine tasting, a picnic at Boschendal Estate with a formal dinner to follow in the evening.
2 May 2010

Death: Norman Peter Nimmo 7530
It is with great regret we advise the death of Norman Nimmo who was killed in a road traffic accident near White River, South Africa on 3 May 2010. Norman served in the force between February 1966 and September 1978, mostly in Salisbury Province, ending his service as an Inspector in the Crime Prevention Unit.He spent a couple of years, post service in Triangle, before emigrating to South Africa, working in the Tranvaal and Natal Provinces in security related business. In recent years Norman played a pivotal role in the support of Zimbabwean Pensioners through the Zimbabwe Pensioners' Support Fund. He made several trips to Zimbabwe to donate food to those in need. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Pam, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
4 May 2010

Death: William Anderson 'Bill' Earle 3921
Barry Henson, Hon. Secretary United Kingdom Branch, announces, with regret, the death of Bill Earle on 1 May 2010 at Cirencester, United Kingdom. Bill served in the BSA Police between March 1946 and December 1966, retiring with the Rank of Staff Inspector. He spend most of his service involved with police equestrian duties and was a member of the Sovereign's Escort to the Royal Family in 1947. He was involved in equestrian sports and displays during most of his career. Bill later settled in Cape Town where he continued to work with animals, this time in the SPCA. He served on the Western Cape Regimental Association committee as Chairman. He was awarded the CPLSM in July 1964. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife, Helga, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
2 May 2010

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The BSA Police Woman in pre 1970's Uniform.