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Edition No. 88 September 2019
B.SA.P. ASSOCIATION WESTERN CAPE
50th ANNIVERSARY (1969—2019)
TIMOUR HALL VILLA
HOME TO THE ACTIVITIES OF THE I.P.A. WESTERN CAPE
AND B.S.A.P. ASSOCIATION’S WESTERN CAPE BRANCH
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TheCape outpostTHE NEWSLETTER OFTHE B.S.A. POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATIONWESTERN CAPE BRANCH
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NEWSLETTER OF
THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
WESTERN CAPE BRANCH [email protected]
STANDARD BANK CLAREMONT (025109) A/C 072613580
COMMITTEE 2019
CHAIRMAN—Lachie HOWIE
Landline: 021 557 5830 Cell: 082 564 5197
Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY/OUTPOST EDITOR—Pete SHOUT
Cell: 079 853 4459
Email: [email protected]
TREASURER—Ed IONS
Cell: 082 850 6070
Email: [email protected]
ALMONER—Bob BEDINGHAM
Landline: 021 788 1478 Cell: 083 252 1106
Email: [email protected]
MEMBER—Red SMITH
Landline: 021 438 1997 Cell: 084 438 1997
Email: [email protected]
MEMBER—Mike MAYS
Cell: 082 879 7396
Email: [email protected]
HONORARY LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS
Doug Grierson (1998) Dave Blacker (2003) Gilly Potter (2003)
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CONTENTS EDITION 88
September 2019
Page
Chairman’s Chatter 4
Inaugural Regimental Luncheon 5
Forthcoming Attractions 23
Update: British South Africa Police Constitutional College
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Message to Members: President of the B.S.A.P. Regimental Association
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On The Scene 28
The B.S.A. Company Police—Part 5 29
Roll of Honour 36
Station Notes—Depot (1955) 41
Worldwide Branches—Contacts 44
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CHAIRMAN’S CHATTER
Six months of the Regimental Association’s year have now passed, and I can assure you all that the Western Cape committee has not been idle.
Two functions have, to date, been concluded. The Ladies’ Lunch was held at Barristers Grill and the an-nual Regimental Dinner was held, for the first time, as a luncheon event at Timour Hall.
Both functions were successful and it is pleasing that we have been able to resurrect the Ladies’ Lunch which had not ben held for some time due to lack of support. Barristers Grill proved to be the ideal lo-cation and venue with a great, cost effective, menu. We can certainly improve our numbers for the Ladies’ Lunch in 2020.
Time is marching on for us all, a statement which is not intended to be depressing in anyway! We can sit back and be old or we can go out having fun. In terms of our inaugural Annual Luncheon we opted for the fun component and that was what we had in the familiar sur-roundings of Timour Hall. The flag-decorated hall was packed, wives and partners, at long last having the opportunity to attend this flag-ship annual event of ours. With everyone at ease, chatting, sharing memories, making new acquaintances, joining in the odd sing-song or two and catching up was the order of the day.
There is no doubt that the silvery words of Dave Blacker were en-joyed by all. Doug Grierson’s knowledge of the Force’s history had the audience spell-bound. Dave and Doug’s contributions laid the per-fect platform for guest speaker, Don Peters’, fascinating address. We ae extremely fortunate to have such knowledgeable and esteemed individuals in our midst. Their contributions add so much value to our functions and activities.
I feel totally confident in saying that we achieved what we set out to do, and I can unashamedly report that it was a fantastic occasion.
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The committee members all stood up and played their part, and it would be remiss of me not to mention the fantastic raffle prizes Gra-ham and Ed sourced for the event. Personally, I can’t wait for the end-of-year function, the Christmas braai, at Timour Hall on Satur-day, 7 December, 2019. Hopefully we’ll see you all there!
Lachie Howie
YOU ARE REMINDED THAT MONTHLY GATHERINGS TAKE PLACE AT TIMOUR HALL ON THE 1st MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH. SHOULD THAT DAY FALL ON A PUBLIC HOLIDAY, THE GATHERING TAKES
PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. ATTENDEES CAN LOOK FORWARD TO COMPLIMENTARY FINGER SNACKS, A LUCKY DRAW AND PLENTY OF GOOD HUMOUR AND
COMRADESHIP.
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INAUGURAL ANNUAL REGIMENTAL LUNCHEON
HELD ON 7 SEPTEMBER 2019 AT TIMOUR HALL
Having taken the weighty, and regrettable, action of cancelling, for
a variety of reasons, last year’s Annual Regimental Dinner for the
first time in the Branch’s history, it was decided to hold this year’s
event as a luncheon at Timour Hall. In another “first”, wives and
spouses were invited to attend. These changes proved to be highly
popular and this year’s inaugural luncheon was fully subscribed.
The Committee would like to thank all those who attended, as well
as those who assisted in the planning and preparations for this
most successful event. Peppadill Caterers were used for the first
time and came up trumps. A more successful event could not have
been hoped for in celebrating this, the Branch’s 50th Anniversary.
The work party the day before the event. Self-
appointed flag-raising experts, Lachie Howie and Bob
Bedingham, guide Timour Hall Manager, Deon
Huysamen, in the art of hanging flags correctly!
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On the day of the event,
the layout and presenta-
tion of the function room
at Timour Hall, with the
colours of the B.S.A.P.
prominent, looked superb.
On a wonderfully warm and still Cape day, guests took the
opportunity to enjoy the outdoors before formalities
commenced.
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As has become something of
a tradition, Kai Howie, did an
outstanding job in getting
folk to part with their money
in support of the event’s
raffle.
Dylan Meyer led diners into the venue at the commencement
of formalities, thereafter provided piping entertainment
throughout the afternoon.
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Dave Blacker’s renditions of
some of his poetic works were
powerfully and emotionally de-
livered, holding the audience’s
attention throughout.
Doug Grierson delivered a
most interesting and informa-
tive talk on the history of the
British South Africa Police.
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Guest speaker, Don Peters,
gave a fascinating account
of his years in Government
House as ADC and Comp-
troller to Presidents Du
Pont, Wrathall, Gumede
and, briefly, Banana.
Some of the B.S.A.P. memo-
rabilia which Don Peters
referred to during the
course of his address.
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A full house at the inaugural Regimental Luncheon.
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Left—Right: Mike Inngs (guest), Darby Domony ( 14091), Jill Do-
money and Travis Nettleton (5495).
Left—Right: Marlene and Jim Blain (6846), Bridget Echardt,
Wendy Meyer, Grace and Chris Le Mesurier (7702).
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Left—right: Niall and Jill McKrill (8302), Pete Shout (8655)
and Mike Job (6588).
Doug Grierson (left) and Dave Blacker (second from right) oversee
proceedings during the raffle as Lachie & Kai Howie reconcile num-
bers with prizes!
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Left—Right: Rene & Lachie Howie (8952), Sue Bedingham, Val
Bullmore, Janet & Neville Spurr (6874), Andy Bullmore (6920) and
Bob Bedingham (6639).
Old Comrades: Don Peters (6158) and Winston Hart.
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Red Alert? Left—Right: Elisabeth & Peter Evans (5988), Lachie
Howie & Graeme “Red” & Alison Smith (8732) and Alistair
Sempill (8793) seated front right.
Chairman, Lachie Howie, making
further announcements...
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In The Round! Left—Right: Fido & Ursula Featonby (PR20249J), Ed
& Debbie Ions (7310), Margie Stringer, Mike & June Reeler (8299).
A number of impromptu
songs were sung during
the course of the after-
noon, including Auld
Lang Syne. Left—Right:
Alan Crook (7751), Dusty
& Ninette Millar (7364)
and Sue & Taffy Roberts
(7389) enter the spirit of
things.
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Left—Right: Don Peters, Winston Hart, Roger Watt (Air Force)
and Kerr Robinson (9078).
Left—Right: Dave (5517), Carandah & Caroline Hogg, Don
Peters and Heather & Peter Cawood (7889).
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Doing a bit of informal bonding during Auld Lang Syne!
The Three Tenors? Bullmore, Bedingham and Howie, critical ele-
ments in the hastily-assembled Men’s Choir!
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Flagging? Left—Right: Pete Shout, Lachie Howie, Deon
Huysamen and Red Smith.
Ted & Barbie Vickery were
amongst the Army representa-
tives on the day.
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In Full Voice! Sue Bedingham, Val Bullmore, Janet and Neville
Spurr.
Luncheon Attendees: Bob & Sue Bedingham (6639), Jim & Marlene Blain (6846) and Bridget Echardt (guest), Andy & Val Bullmore (6920), Peter & Heather Ca-wood (7889), Alan Crook (7751), Dave Blacker (5483), Darby & Jill Domoney (PR 14091), Peter & Elisabeth Evans (5988), Fido & Ursula Featonby (PR 20249J), Bobby Gibbons (Army), Doug & Di Grierson (5860), Winton Hart (5872), Mike Inngs (guest), John Inngs (guest), Dave, Caroline & Carandah Hogg (5517), Lachie, Rene & Kai Howie (8952), Deon Huysamen (Timour Hall Manager), Ed & Debbie Ions (7310), Mike Job (6588), Dierdre McMillan (guest), Chris & Grace Le Mesurier (7702), Steve McEvoy (guest), Niall & Jill McKrill (8302), Wendy Meyer, Dusty & Ninette Millar (7364), Traves Nettleton (5495), Dave Parry (6120), Don Peters (6158), Mike & June Reeler (8299), Taffy & Sue Roberts (7389), Kerr Robinson (9078), Alastair Sempill (8793), Pete Shout (8655), Graeme & Alison Smith (8732), Neville & Jane Spurr (8769), Margie Stringer (guest), Ted & Barbie Vickery (Army).
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FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
CHRISTMAS BRAAI
When: Saturday, 7 December, 2019
Where: Timour Hall patio
Time: 12:00
In recent years the Christmas braai has been our most popular
event of the year.
PLEASE DIARISE THE DATE NOW SO THAT YOU DON’T MISS OUT
ON THIS GREAT SOCIAL EVENT.
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FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
JOHN EDMOND CONCERT
When: Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Where: Function Room, Timour Hall
Time: 3:00 pm—5:30 pm
Price: R100 per head
Bookings: Please email Pete Shout at [email protected]
Originally known for his 70’s chart hits such as Pasadena and Toy
Train and his Troopiesong era, in recent years John has concen-
trated on themes such as the Boer War and the flora and fauna of
the Kruger National Park. At the request of the Transvaal Branch
of the B.S.A.P. Association John has written, recorded and re-
leased a new CD marking the Force’s 130th Anniversary.
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BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTIONAL COLLEGE
With Alan Toms having recently stood down at the end of his term
as International President of the B.S.A.P. Association, Will Keys
(7432) accepted nomination to the position.
Will’s Australian grandfather was a Rhodesian pioneer (civilian) in
the famous Cecil John Rhodes Pioneer Column. Will, like his fa-
ther, was born in Rhodesia and started adult life by joining the
B.S.A.P. and rose to the rank of Inspector.
After leaving the Force he pursued a career in the commercial
world and relocated to Australia some 38 years ago. Obtaining
professional qualifications en route, Will gained a Bachelor of Laws
degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. He was ad-
mitted as an Officer of the Queensland Supreme Court and quali-
fied to be a Principal Solicitor, running his own law firm in Brisbane.
Will is married to Jacki and has four children and four granddaugh-
ters.
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MESSAGE TO MEMBERSHIP FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BRITISH
SOUTH AFRICA POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
We acknowledge the role the British South Africa Police played in
our development. In my case, as a young man, and later on as a
corporate executive, then as a legal practitioner.
It is my belief that the discipline, responsibility and accountability,
instilled in BSAP membership was invaluable. I was determined to
hold myself to a higher standard than was generally required. The
genesis of this mentality was founded in the BSAP ethos.
The international winds of change blew strong and hard in Central
Africa. The Force “In the Great Tradition” found itself disbanded
and members dispersed to the wind. The range of success that fol-
lowed varied, based upon luck, circumstance and grit. And yet,
thankfully, the memory was not forgotten. A “band of brothers” in
Mashonaland, kept the BSAP Regimental Association candle burn-
ing. We owe these men a debt of gratitude.
The Association has achieved international status, under-pinned by
a Constitution, drafted in Mashonaland and installed within an insti-
tution called a Constitutional College (“College”). The President and
delegates are elected from ten BSAP RA branches, worldwide. This
is an achievement that should never be belittled.
We thank the immediate past President, Alan Toms, the two Honor-
ary Secretaries, Steven Acornley and Anthony Murphy (Notary Pub-
lic/Solicitor Isle-of-Man) and the College as a whole, for an excellent
term office.
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It is my expectation that the College will meet via Skype, or other
equally stable internet communications platform, on a regular basis.
We are an ageing demography, however, the Dylan Thomas poem
befits our spirit.
“Do not go gentle into the good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning,
They do not go gentle into that good night.”
Ladies and Gentlemen, we still have much to offer and achieve.
Kind regards,
Will Keys
President—British South Africa Police Association.
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INTRODUCTION TO JOAN FLETCHER, INCOMING BSAPRA COLLEGE
SECRETARY
John is a wife of member who married Patrol Officer John Fletcher
(7512) in April, 1969. They were stationed throughout the Masho-
naland Region during John’s ten years of service.
After leaving the BSAP, John joined the Wattle Company in Umtali
for a short time, the family relocating to South Africa when Inde-
pendence arrived in Zimbabwe. Tragically, John died suddenly in
1993 leaving Joan a widow. After spending a brief spell in England,
Joan joined her two daughters in Australia. She now lives in Bris-
bane, close to her daughters and grand-daughters.
ON THE SCENE
A number of former colleagues recently gathered in Sedgefield
in the Cape where the Rossiters played host to celebrate Guy
Pillans’ (10584) birthday. Left—Right: Mike Mays (C697), John
Fleming (7481), Guy, Frank Turner (ex– RhArmy), Pete Rossiter
(10373) and Rod Eterman (8895).
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THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA COMPANY’S POLICE—Part 5
(An extract from Frontier Patrols—A History of the British South Afri-ca Police and other Rhodesian Forces by Colin Harding, published in 1937).
ORDER AND CONTROL
The conquest of Matabeleland having been completed, and with Mashonaland an integral part of the British Empire, Rhodes left Bula-wayo for Cape Town and it was on this occasion that he addressed the disbanded volunteers and congratulated them on the accom-plishment of their tasks, for the satisfactory fulfilment of which, mili-tary authorities had predicted that an army of 10,000 men would be required. We are told that the tribute of Rhodes was less generous to the Bechuanaland Police. This was, I think, to be explained by the desire of Rhodes that the conquest of the Matabele should be ac-credited solely to the Company’s volunteer forces without the aid of any Imperial element, and this opinion is supported by the following copy of a telegram received by the Colonel Commandant from His Excellency the High Commissioner, dated April 4th, 1894:
The High Commissioner before proceeding to England on a few months leave of absence, desires to convey to Colonel Goold-Adams and the Officers and men under his command, his appreciation of the discipline and good behaviour of the Regiment both in the field and garrison, and the High Commissioner congratulates the Regi-ment upon their successful advance on Bulawayo from the South, which diverted one half of the military force of the Matabele nation and which culminating in the flight at Impendine, secured to the B.S.A. Co., the fruits of victory won by so much daring by the Column under Dr. Jameson advancing from the East. And the High Commis-sioner recognises their subsequent good service in assisting the B.S.A. Co., in maintaining order in the country during the early days of its occupation. The High Commissioner wishes the Regiment...
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..continued prosperity.
The question of the disposal and the duration of service of the volun-
teers may also have influenced his appreciation of this force, for
whilst their services could be terminated on the slightest pretext, for
whilst their services could be terminated on the slightest pretext,
and their disposition was entirely in his hands, with the Imperial Po-
lice such was not the case. It is a noticeable fact that whilst Rhodes
held this perhaps biased view, Jameson on the other hand, on more
than one occasion, when forwarding a despatch to Lobengula, refers
to the forces under his command as the ’Army of the Queen’.
In the last chapter I referred to a force of 150 police which on the
disbandment of the column was raised in Bulawayo under the com-
mand of Lieutenant Bodle. About the time that this police force was
inaugurated, another force, to be known as the Matabeleland Native
Police, also came into being, and as they play an important part in
subsequent events, a few comments on their composition and their
duties will not be out of place.
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This force was organized in the beginning of May 1894 and was
composed solely of Matabele. A great many of the Imbesu and In-
sukumini Regiments, the late Lobengula’s two crack regiments,
were included in the force which a numerical strength of 150 non-
commissioned officers and men.
Each member of the force was armed with a Martini-Henry rifle, a
bayonet and 40 rounds of ammunition. They were well fed and
clothed in a suitable uniform, and their annual cost of maintenance
was stated to be about 30 pounds a head. When it is realised that
the annual maintenance of a white policeman amounted to about
205 pounds, one of the great advantages of this force will be ap-
parent. This new force was placed under the charge of the Native
Commissioner in various districts, each district being supplied with
three non-commissioned officers and seventeen men.
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OTheir duties were to assist Native Commissioners in arresting de-
serters and investigating native cases, and police and detective
work generally in connection with the natives. Of this force Colo-
nel F.W. Rhodes writes as follows in the British South Africa Com-
pany’s Report for 1894-5:
The reports from the different Native Commissioners in connec-
tion with this force are most satisfactory. Native labour is much
more plentiful and the police have been very useful in branding
cattle, tracing hidden cattle, and also in assisting the Indunas and
natives generally in procuring evidence and settling native dis-
putes. I personally visited the Belingwe and Maveni districts and
both the Native Commissioners in those districts were full of
praise at the success of the Native Police (M.N.P.). The credit of
the organisation is due in great measure to Mr. H.J. Taylor, the
Chief Native Commissioner for Matabeleland, who has worked in-
defatigably in making them the smart body of men they are.
Fifty of these men were eventually sent to Mashonaland. Alt-
hough the early history of this force was far from satisfactory, it
must be admitted that in no respect was there any legitimate rea-
son for their subsequent dissatisfaction or disloyalty.
In the Native Department the provinces of Mashonaland and Mat-
abeleland were kept distinct and were supervised by the two Chief
Native Commissioners with offices at Salisbury and Bulawayo re-
spectively.
Under the Chief Native Commissioner for Mashonaland were 14 Native
Commissioners and six Assistant Native Commissioners. Under the Chief
Native Commissioner for Matabeleland were 16 Native Commissioners
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and seven Assistant Native Commissioners. The Native Commissioners and
their assistants resided in their own districts, which corresponded in Masho-
naland with those of the paramount chiefs and in Matabeleland with those
of the principal indunas.
The duties of the Commissioners were many, and included the collection of
hut tax, keeping a census of natives in their districts, and reporting on the
general demeanour of those under their charge.
Of the Mashonaland Horse which still existed we find that the province of
Mashonaland, whilst there were 356 volunteers of all ranks there were only
241 horses available.
Early in 1894 under the administration of the Chartered Company the re-
construction of Matabeleland affairs commenced. At their own request the
majority of the Mashonaland Volunteers were dismissed and returned to
their various avocations. Those who remained joined the new mounted
police and with the assistance of the Bechuanaland Police, assumed the mil-
itary protection of this newly acquired territory.
Referring to the town of Bulawayo and the ordinary everyday life of its citi-
zens, we find that the responsible Government has supplanted deeds of
atrocity and a sense of security is evident. Prospectors, traders and miners,
all bent on lucrative advancement and sanguine of the future prosperity of
the country, have made their homes.
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Reserves for natives have been assigned, in some cases not happily. Mata-
beleland and Mashonaland have been united and in the near future are to
be known as Southern Rhodesia. By a Matabeleland Order in Council dated
July 18th, 1894, which had the approval of the Imperial Government, provi-
sion was made for the appointment of a Judge and the formation of a Coun-
cil to assist the Administrator. Right and left buildings of various descrip-
tions sprang up in the newly acquired township, where the various building
plots had recently been sold at exorbitant prices. Naturally one of the most
imposing structures was a house built by Rhodes on the site of Lobengula’s
old kraal. Mining companies spent on the erection of offices large sums
which with more advantage could have been expended on the development
of their claims.
A permanent volunteer force styled the ’Rhodesia Horse’ came into being,
including in its ranks the author of this story, who with many others never
attended a parade, was never allotted a horse, never given a rifle and never
donned a uniform. Although there were in those early days little or no
efforts to provide the necessary equipment for a mounted regiment, it was,
however, after a good deal of delay, at last requisitioned, and a considera-
ble portion of it got as far as Cape Town, where we ae told it was greatly
appreciated by the Reform Committee at Johannesburg. Although it was
not at the time known, the Rhodesia Horse were said to have been inaugu-
rated more with the idea of assisting in an expedition into the Transvaal
than for the purpose of defence in Southern Rhodesia.
For the same problematical reasons the majority of the Mashonaland
Mounted Police were removed from their original headquarters at Salis-
bury, leaving the totally inadequate force of about 40 of the Police, together
with the Rhodesia Horse, to represent the armed forces of Matabeleland
and Rhodesia.
(To be continued…)
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Roll of Honour
Hustler, Ben Gladstone, aged 96 (4048 Chief Inspector; served be-
tween June 1946 - August 1969; member of the United Kingdom
Regimental Association), passed away on 10 September 2019 -
Balcombe, West Sussex, England.
14 September 2019
Abbotts, Michael Sydney 'Mike', aged 81 (5975 Chief Inspector;
served between March 1959 and June 1977; member of the United
Kingdom Regimental Association and formerly Transvaal Association
- Editor of the Outpost at one time for both Associations), passed
away on 6 September 2019 - West Byfleet, Surrey, England.
14 September 2019
Humberstone, Derek Anthony, aged 88 (4503 Chief Superintendent;
served between November 1949 and May 1981; member of the
United Kingdom Regimental Association), passed away on 5 Septem-
ber 2019 - Stock, Essex, England.
7 September 2019
Barnfield, Miles Joseph (8426 Section Officer; served between Febru-
ary 1970 - May 1976; member of the Natal Regimental Association),
passed away on 3 September 2019 - Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Na-
tal, South Africa.
7 September 2019
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Padgett, Robert John 'Bob’, aged 88 (4797 Inspector; served be-tween October 1951 and November 1965; member of the United Kingdom Regimental Association), passed away on 31 August 2019 - Woolhampton, Berkshire, England. 7 September 2019
Martin, Glen Edward Lyell, aged 77 (6284/7939 Patrol Officer; served two tours between January 1961 - March 1971; member of the Western Cape Regimental Association - former member of the Natal and Transvaal Associations), passed away on 8 August 2019 - Veldrif, Western Cape, South Africa. 14 September 2019 Merritt, William Andrew 'Bill', (6654 Patrol Officer; served between April 1962 - April 1965; once a member of the Western Cape Regi-mental Association), passed away on 4 August 2019 - Chichester, West Sussex, England. 17 August 2019 Price, Terrence Michael 'Terry', (8771 - Section Officer; served be-tween February 1972 - May 1982; once a member of the Transvaal Regimental Association), passed away on 31 July 2019 - Johannes-burg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Morris, Peter John (4888 - Constable; served between March 1952 - March 1955), passed away on 29 July 2019 - Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 3 August 2019 Terry, Cyril Walter, aged 81 (23450N - Stick Leader - Field Reserve; member of the United Kingdom Regimental Association), passed away on 26 July 2019 - Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England. 3 August 2019
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Scott, Christopher Archie Spencer (7796 - Patrol Officer; served be-
tween August 1967 - August 1970), passed away on 16 July 2019 -
Rockingham, Western Australia.
24 August 2019
Davies, Peter, aged 89 (5612 - Detective Section Officer; served be-
tween January 1957 - January 1967), passed away on 19 May 2019 -
Hindhead, Surrey, England.
24 August 2019
Walsh, Peter (5810 - Constable; served between February 1958 - July
1960), passed away on 21 July 2019 - Cape Town, Western Cape,
South Africa.
18 August 2019
Thomson, Alister Walter 'Jock', aged 88 (5415 - Chief Inspector;
served between May 1956 - April 1984; member of the United King-
dom Regimental Association), passed away on 16 June 2019 -
Boughton on Water, Cheltenham, England.
3 August 2019
Lees, John Andrew (6454 - Superintendent; served between July
1961 - September 1980; member of the Natal Regimental Associa-
tion), passed away on 9 July 2019 - Hillcrest, Kwazulu Natal, South
Africa.
13 July 2019
Walters, Derek Mitchell, aged 72 (8446 - Section Officer; served between
March 1970 - February 1977; last stationed Salisbury Central - Control
Room; member of the Transvaal Regimental Association), passed away on
30 June 2019 - Sedgefield, Western Cape, South Africa.
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Van Zyl, Frederick Peter 'Stompie', aged 68 (8747 - Inspector; served
between January 1972 - September 1981 - last stationed Inyanzura),
passed away on 29 May 2019 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
13 July 2019
Holden, Thomas Duxbury 'Tom', aged 86 (5070 - Detective Chief In-
spector; served between June 1953 - November 1973; last stationed
CID Salisbury; member of the Mashonaland and Transvaal Branches
of the Regimental Association), passed away on 29 June 2019 -
Marondera, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe.
1 July 2019
Devoy , Thomas Pat 'Tom', aged 72 (8196 - Patrol Officer; served be-
tween March 1969 - March 1972; last stationed Mabelreign, Salis-
bury; member of the United Kingdom Regimental Association),
passed away on 24 June 2019 - Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland.
30 June 2019
Parker, James Simpson McInnes 'Jim', aged 68 (8091 - Section Officer;
served between September 1968 - December 1973; member of the
Transvaal Regimental Association), passed away on 2 June 2019 -
Helsinki, Finland.
14 June 2019
Garbett, Howard C, aged 79 (14777L - Field Reservist; recipient
PRLSM; member of the United Kingdom Regimental Association),
passed away on 29 May 2019 - Exeter, Devon, England.
1 June 2019
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Steyn, Barend Andrew 'Benny', aged 77 (6838 - Assistant Commis-
sioner; served between January 1963 - November 1983; member of
the Transvaal Regimental Association), passed away on 20 May 2019
- Stilfontein, North West Province, South Africa.
25 May 2019
Morris-Smith, John Christian, aged 66 (8476 - Patrol Officer; served
between June 1970 - October 1977; member of the United Kingdom
Regimental Association), passed away on 16 May 2019 - United King-
dom.
17 May 2019
Rendall, Gordon Frank (5845 - Patrol Officer; served between July
1958 - May 1966; member of the Transvaal Regimental Association),
passed away on 15 May 2019 - Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa.
17 May 2019
Kolpien, Uwe 'Gerry', PMM (9403 - Inspector; served between April
1975 - April 1985), passed away on 1 May 2019 - Harare, Mashona-
land, Zimbabwe.
4 May 2019
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During the past month Depot has been a comparatively quiet
place to live in. The main reason for this has been the absence of
the Mounted Troop visiting the Shows with their Display, and as
these notes go to press they are preparing to leave on their last
trip to Bulawayo. During the brief spells that the Troop have spent
in Depot, one of their members was to be seen perpetually hang-
ing around the sick lines like an expectant father, the reason for
this being that the Police have acquired a mare, which shook eve-
ryone by turning out to be in foal.
Yet another reason for the peace and quiet in this domain is the
temporary absence of the cheery voice of Sergeant Ted Cutfield,
as this worthy gentleman has departed for distant lands on long
leave. Just to keep Depot numbers up to strength, Sergeant Reese
has returned from leave, looking fitter than ever. Joining Assistant
Inspector Robertson of the N.R.P. on an equitation course we
have one of our own number, Constable Gillett, from that far-
away place of Que Que.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to Sub-Inspector and
Mrs. Stephens on the birth of their third child, a son. Whilst on
family affairs, may we also congratulate Sergeant Jim McEvoy on
his recent engagement to Rosemary Shelley, late of Depot Office
fame. In a completely different sphere we say well done to Ser-
geants Lawton, Franklin and Stone on their recent promotions.
STATION NOTES
(Depot, 1955)
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A few changes have taken place in the administrative offices of
P.G.H.Q. Lt.-Colonel C. W.H. Thatcher is now the Chief Staff Officer,
Police, as well as C.S.O., Police Reserve, with Captain K. Flower, re-
cently back from a motor trip, with his wife, from Salisbury to Abys-
sinia, as Staff Officer, Police Reserve. During the course of his trip
Capt. Flower visited many places he served in during the
last war. Major H. Blowers, who has been Acting Chief Staff Officer
for the past nine months, is at the time of writing still at P.G.H.Q.,
although his future movements are not known. At the end of July
Inspector Mitchell, who was on the Police Reserve staff at P.G.H.Q.,
went to Bulawayo on transfer, where he is performing similar du-
ties.
Inspector Wright is on long leave, and we are glad to report that
Sub-Inspector Harcourt is now fit and back on duty. 1/Sergeant Lar-
ry Lowther, back from long leave in the U.K., looked in at Depot for
a short time early in September before going to Gwelo. where he
takes over the District Clerk's office for a month or two.
Show Week was as interesting as ever, and the Display Team, Re-
cruits and African Police all played their respective parts. The night
shows are now a popular feature of the Salisbury Show, and the fi-
nal one on the Saturday night was without doubt the best. In the
ring events the Police did quite well considering the very high
standard of horseflesh and horsemanship now seen in this part of
the country. I understand a full account of the Police successes in
the various Shows will be published after the Bulawayo Show.
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The British South Africa Police’s website at www.bsap.org provides an impressive
service to former members of the Force. These include regular updates on the vari-
ous Association branches’ activities around the globe, including copies of the re-
spective Outpost magazines, a listing of former members (if you have not submitted
your own information, please do so), links to the comprehensive selection of books
which have been produced on the activities of the B.S.A.P. and its members, forth-
coming events and links to various other sites and groups which are dedicated to
the Force. Web master, Andrew Field, together with those who have assisted him
over the years, have spent countless hours developing this site and are to be com-
mended on their on-going dedication and commitment to this extremely worthy
cause.
Those of our members who are on Face-
book are reminded of the Kum-A-Kye
(Submit Your Memories) group. The site,
is a depository for all those tales we like
to recount and share of our days in ser-
vice. There are already 40 stories ar-
chived on the group. Please visit the
group and think about contributing an
account or two to it.
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THE BSA POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION The Association web page http://www.bsap.org is well worth a visit
Contact details of Association Branches worldwide appear hereunder:
AUSTRALIA
Hon. Secretary Joan Fletcher [email protected]
NEW ZEALAND Michael G. Harvey [email protected]
SOUTH AFRICA
Eastern Cape Ed Holloway +27 82 292 1664
Natal Des Howse [email protected]
Transvaal Ian Bate [email protected]
UK Steve Acornley [email protected]
ZIMBABWE
Webmaster Andrew Field [email protected]
Mashonaland Mike Fox [email protected]
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