Queensland Police Union Journal

QRPA
IPSWICH
The Ipswich branch of the QRPA made their annual pilgrimage
to Matt and Elaine Dale’s property at Rosewood where twelve
members and their wives enjoyed a vast array of wonderful
food in a magnificent country setting. The Rosewood property
has been in the Dale family since the 1800s and has recently
been painted and restored to its original and natural beauty.
Special guest of the day was Ted Dale, Matt’s cousin and a
member of the Logan-Beenleigh branch. A notable absentee
was Ken Morris who was laid up in the Gold Coast Hospital
with a yet to be diagnosed illness. Ken was contact by phone
and much to the delight of our stalwart Bill Wallace, Ken was
informed that his share of the food and beer had already been
consumed. The reply from Ken was loud and unprintable! The
gathering was informed that Bruce Frese has moved from
Brassall to Hervey Bay with a transfer to that branch. Illness
also accounted for the non-appearance of Arthur Zillman,
Cec Horne, and Jim Lewis. Bronco rider Ron Lobwein was
back on crutches after overdoing his recovery from a recent
knee replacement. Our next meeting is at Brothers Leagues
Club, Wildey Street, Raceview, commencing at 11.00 am on
Wednesday 12 June with a guest speaker from Centrelink.
LOGAN/BEENLEIGH
The branch witnessed another successful month with plenty of
members attending the May meeting. Without a formal guest
speaker, John Cummins entertained members with a recount
of an article on early policing and of problems encountered
from the news media and public perceptions of policing. Dave
Manfield spoke to members regarding the village development
he is working on located on the Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road
at Carbrook. From what Dave told and showed members, the
residential village and associated amenities will be a big plus
for the Logan area when complete. Consideration is being given
to the possibility of moving the monthly meeting to the second
Tuesday of each month to ensure the large conference room
at the Beenleigh Sports Club is available for use. Members will
discuss at the June meeting.
MACKAY/WHITSUNDAY
Mackay-Whitsunday branch members
recently enjoyed a luncheon with
member Tom Butcher for an early
celebration of Tom’s 90th.
After time spent in the Australian Army,
Tom was sworn in to the Police Force in
1949 aged 26 years and retired in 1991 as
a Sergeant 2/C.
Tom travelled to Bundaberg to celebrate
the day with his twin sister Stella.
Guest speaker at the April meeting was Superintendent Ben
Hanbidge who spoke about the restructuring of police regions.
He also urged members not to become complacent with
car and home security in light of a recent spate of crimes.
Margaret Macnaughtan is being trialled with medication in
lieu of expected surgery and seems to be coping. Merv Fisher
was welcomed back to the April meeting; he awaits medical
procedures in Brisbane. As Dennis Doring won yet another
monthly raffle prize, Margie Kussrow asked what method
Dennis has devised to ensure all these wins! With pleasant
memories of past visits to Bowen and Cannonvale, it is planned
to hold repeat meetings at these locations as well as accepting
an invitation to meet at Breezes.
REDLANDS
The April meeting was held on Tuesday 23 April at the
Redlands Sporting Club. It was noted that member Pat Wilson
had suffered a minor stroke. Dave Stannard is again organising
the Police Remembrance Day Service in September. A
barbecue outing for branch members and guests is being held
on Wednesday 22 May at the Wellington Point Reserve. The
branch is supplying snags, basic salad, bread, condiments, tea
and coffee. Members are encouraged to bring their gold coins
for a raffle. At the meeting on May 28, the guest speaker is
former Queensland officer Darrin Hall who will ‘tell his story’.
ROCKHAMPTON
At the meeting on 3 April, it was noted that the outing to
Yeppoon held on 17 March was enjoyed by the twenty-two
members who attended. On the welfare front, members were
advised that Glen Guley is still receiving treatment; Stan Lean
is due for further treatment in his ongoing battle with cancer;
Tom Young recovered from an operation to remove a BCC
from his right ankle, but then suffered a fall while out walking
and dislocated his right shoulder. Bob Moore will holiday in
New Zealand in May.
SUNSHINE COAST
There was a good roll-up of members at the April meeting
where the forthcoming Annual Luncheon was discussed.
Invitations have been forwarded to A/C Steve Gollschewski,
Chief Superintendent Ray Pringle, Chaplain Ian Todd, and to
QPCU. On the welfare front, it was noted Bob Marnane had
a lump removed from his face while Stan Throne is to have
a small operation. Jill Barrett is having a knee operation and
is moving to Bli Bli. Dick Keats is in his unit but Joyce is in
care. It was also noted that Des French has been diagnosed
with throat cancer. There was discussion regarding the closing
of police districts, and Ian Todd spoke about the Farewell to
Redcliffe function on 29 May. Secretary Kerry Orr will be
travelling overseas in July. Lyle Crompton, Terry Sharry, and
Graham Kassulke were the lucky prize winners on the day.
Next meeting is 25 June.
TOWNSVILLE
Twenty-five members and guests attended the May meeting
at the branch’s usual venue, the Townsville RSL. John and
Jenny Urquhart had to cut short their recent holiday because
Jenny had a fall in Japan and broke her ankle. The Reverend
Horst Sauer spoke to members regarding the department’s
restructure with particular reference to the Police Chaplaincy.
An email of thanks from Queensland Police Legacy noted
Townsville branch has donated almost $5,000 over the past
decade. Raffle winners at the meeting were Pam Barter and
Stan Goffin. Members were reminded there is no meeting in
82 Queensland Police Union Journal June 2013