Ph 3259 1900 (24 hours) - Queensland Police Union
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QRPA<br />
of the branch. We will be attending their September AGM to<br />
continue our joint project.<br />
Our State Secretary Jillian is a member of the QPS’s 150th<br />
anniversary committee. Big things are planned for this<br />
milestone. I note from the NSW RPA Bulletin that their<br />
Association struck a medal to commemorate this great event in<br />
their state, and is selling the medals to their members. I know<br />
there are a number of ex-NSW officers who have joined the<br />
QRPA ranks, and perhaps they may be interested in this medal.<br />
On a sad note, among the members of the Association who<br />
have passed away since our last newsletter was one Thomas<br />
Power. Tom will be well known to any of our members who had<br />
dealings with this fine gentleman at some stage of their police<br />
career. Tom was best known for his role as Superintendent of<br />
the <strong>Police</strong> College at Chelmer.To Tom and all our friends and<br />
family members who have gone to their eternal reward, we<br />
respectfully say, ‘rest in peace, friend and colleague, for the<br />
sun has now set’. We will remember them.<br />
HERVEY BAY BRANCH ANNUAL LUNCHEON<br />
The Hervey Bay branch Annual Luncheon saw a good roll-up<br />
including local and visiting members, QPCU representatives,<br />
a local councillor, and QPS representatives from North Coast<br />
Region. President Grahame Gronow welcomed all to the<br />
luncheon.<br />
A round of speeches, good raffles, and an appetising lunch<br />
provided by the Hervey Bay RSL all contributed to an enjoyable<br />
time. Of course, the opportunity to catch up with old mates<br />
was an essential part of proceedings, and contributed to the<br />
overall success of the day.<br />
A few pics from the day<br />
Best wishes to all.<br />
Mick<br />
Mick O’Brien<br />
State President QRPA Inc.<br />
RETIRED POLICE SUPPORT GIN GIN POLICE FAMILY<br />
Members of Bundaberg branch were pleased to present a $300<br />
cheque to Senior Constable Dan Lukan of Gin Gin police from<br />
money they raised at their Charity <strong>Police</strong> Bowls Day. Dan’s<br />
infant daughter Gracie is suffering from a rare condition which<br />
requires specialist<br />
medical treatment<br />
and care.<br />
The presentation<br />
organised by<br />
Sergeant Meg<br />
Owens took place<br />
at Bundaberg<br />
<strong>Police</strong> District<br />
headquarters.<br />
Branch President<br />
Bob Hayes made<br />
the presentation to<br />
Dan. District Officer<br />
Superintendent<br />
Rowan Bond<br />
attended and<br />
addressed those<br />
present.<br />
Little Grace Lukan with mum, Lucy.<br />
<strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Union</strong> Journal August 2012<br />
73
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