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QRPA NEW MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES Welcomed into the Association in July were: Members—Lee John Melville (Brisbane), medically retired as PC Senior Constable at CIB Brisbane in 1988; Barry William Cross (Brisbane), age retired as Senior Sergeant in charge of Electronic Recording Section. Associate Member—Stanislaw Joseph (Stan) Janus (Gladstone), former Senior Vehicle Inspector with Queensland Transport. QRPA MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES Senior (over 65yrs and 10 yrs financial membership) • Norman Ronald Breen (Gympie) • Ernest John Richter (Brisbane) BIRTHDAYS—90 and over • Joseph Ignatius Mackel, 91 years on 05.07.12 RECENT OBITUARIES—May They Rest In Peace Members —Life Member and former Assistant Commissioner Alan Beattie (Abe) Duncan, 21.06.12, 97 years; Member and former Senior Sergeant Kevin James Smith, 01.07.12, 72 years. DIARY DATES 2012 Tuesday 21 August QRPA Gympie branch Annual Luncheon, 11.30 am for 12 pm, Gympie Golf Club, 2 Shields Street, Gympie Enquiries: Laurie Pointing 5483 6404 lpointin@bigpond.net.au Norm Breen 5482 6270 njbreen1@bigpond.com RSVP: 10 August Monday 10 September QRPA Annual Luncheon 11.30 am for 12.15 pm, Broncos Leagues Club, Fulcher Road, Red Hill, Brisbane Enquiries: Bob Pease 0401 399 839 arrowamusements@hotmail.com RSVP: 3 September Tuesday 16 October QRPA Darling Downs branch Annual Luncheon 11.30 am for 12 pm, Futures, TAFE College, Toowoomba Enquiries: Roger Deshon 4635 8930 eboracvm1@bigpond.com Saturday 20 October QRPA Mackay/Whitsunday branch Annual Dinner 6.00 pm, The Buff’s Club, Victoria Street, Mackay Enquiries: Dennis Hansen 0428 572 699 gungaden1@bigpond.com Les Campbell 0428 560 170 les.campbell3@bigpond.com Michelle Sheehan 0429 895 967 michelles11@bigpond.com Non-members—Former Detective Sergeant Neil Bradford Torrens, 9.06.12, 61 years; former officer Harry (Bluey) Mitchell, 10.06.12. Family—Kenneth Francis (Ken) Gordon, husband of police officer Noela Holman, service 22.06.12. CHANGE OF RESIDENTIAL OR EMAIL ADDRESS? To ensure you receive all QRPA communications, please advise your branch secretary or the State Secretary on 0411 401 596 or queenslandretiredpolice@gmail.com of your current contact details. BRANCH NEWS BUNDABERG By the time this Journal goes to print, the Bundaberg branch (like many other branches) will have held their AGM. Over the past several meetings, Bundaberg members have been meeting for lunch at Brothers with their wives. If members and partners wish to join the group, they are most welcome. Meet in the dining room at around 12.30 pm. Member news: Geoff and Patsy Hosking headed to Darwin after news their son was involved in a boating mishap; hopefully it was nothing too serious. Mary Waugh has been spotted behind the wheel of a brand new Subaru motor vehicle. Ron Rooke received a visit from his ex-wife Pamela; Elwyn Jones said Ron was on his best behaviour during the visit! Members visiting Brothers Club spotted Laurie Ballin at his favourite poker machine; he wouldn’t let on whether it was a winner! Welfare snippets: Elwyn Jones had a scare with pneumonia and fluid on his lungs but has recovered, Russell Crook was 74 Queensland Police Union Journal August 2012
QRPA given the all clear from his medical people, Merv Prove is out of hospital after a stroke; he will undergo rehab before going home, Clarrie Kelly was airlifted to hospital for a leg amputation, Beryl Materna spent several days in the Mater Hospital in Bundaberg after an operation, Ken Strohfeldt continues to have health problems and has more Brisbane trips ahead for treatment, John Milner underwent surgery at the Brisbane RBH for bowel cancer, Doug Hoare had medical tests after a mishap at home but he is going okay at present, and Bob Hayes does not have to see his medical man for twelve months: good news! DARLING DOWNS Members met at their usual venue on Thursday 14 June. It was noted Mick Donnelly, who was receiving radium treatments, plans to return to Goulburn to live. Bob Gray is generally well and would appreciate visitors. John Keightley is still recovering from serious operations. Planning for the Memorial Wall ceremony is underway for 2012 with possible dates being discussed. Invitations are to be extended to Assistant Commissioner Wilson and local politicians. President Kev Weise advised the meeting that he attended a commemorative day for former Cadets that was held at the Police Academy at Oxley. It was a very successful day with a large number of people attending. Kev believed he would have been the senior man there, listed from March 1945. GLADSTONE Gladstone branch held their Wednesday 4 July meeting at the Gladstone Golf Club. Eighteen members attended, with 16 apologies received. The main topic of discussion was our recent Mystery Bus Tour on Saturday 23 June. Leaving Yaralla Sports Club at 9am and travelling ‘blind’, twenty-one members and partners headed north, stopping at Rockhampton’s Curtis Park for a short break and to collect member Ross Vidler. Ross’s Mum, Ann, was on board and was very happy to see him. The mystery continued as we travelled eastward toward the coast finally stopping outside the Yeppoon Water Police office at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour. We were met by Senior Constable Grant Kerlin who gave members a comprehensive overview of the capabilities of their vessel ‘Lyle M Hoey IV’ named in honour of Senior Constable Lyle Hoey. Lyle was deliberately run down and murdered while manning a road block near Mount Molloy on 2 November 1975. The vessel is a 22m aluminium catamaran built in Tasmania that patrols the waters of the southern Great Barrier Reef and Pacific Ocean from her base at Rosslyn Bay. After an on-board morning tea, Senior Constable Troy Welsh gave us a guided tour of the bridge and both officers fielded numerous questions. Member Peter Fitzel asked whether it was too late for him to rejoin as he has the ‘tickets’. President Mike thanked both Grant and Troy for their informative tour and asked that our appreciation be passed on to OIC Shaun Halson. The group then stopped for a delightful buffet lunch at the Sailing Club before returning to Gladstone. Thanks again to member Kevin and wife and driver Pat for the donation of their time and large and very comfortable bus. (Our thoughts are also with Pat after news of a recent fall.) Branch members decided they would take the Curtis Island Ferry for a tour of the facilities being constructed in and around Gladstone Harbour on Wednesday 5 September. Morning tea is provided and the coffee cruise takes around 2 hours. The branch moved to subsidise costs. The Harbour Cruise will take the place of the September Spinnaker Park monthly meeting. GOLD COAST The branch held their Annual Luncheon in July and their next monthly meeting is on the first Tuesday in August. GYMPIE The branch will meet on the first Wednesday of October at the Victory Hotel, Gympie. HERVEY BAY The branch held their Annual Luncheon in June (see photos above) with their next monthly meeting at 11am on Tuesday 17 July. IPSWICH Members of Ipswich branch met at Brothers Leagues Club, Raceview, on 13 June. Inspector Mark Clark who is presently on pre-retirement leave was a guest at the meeting. Member activity: Russell and Noelene Ladlay have been cruising around the Australian coastline. Ken Martin attended an Army Tattoo at Avalon Beach in Sydney, where the National Service Pipes and Drums performed. Lyle Firman has been fishing in the north. Members were reminded of the celebration of 85 years of service to the community by past and present Ipswich detectives and support staff to be held in August. Guest speakers include retired AC Terry McMahon QPM, Southern Region AC Paul Wilson, Mayor of Ipswich Paul Pissale, and Commissioner Bob Atkinson APM. A sympathy card was sent to Harry Holzheimer on the recent death of his wife. A floral tribute was forwarded on the death of Ted Roberts’s wife. It was noted that John and Joy Raatz are still not in their house following the floods. Mr Peter Calcott, Regional Manager of National Senior Australia, provided an interesting talk on the seniors’ movement. LOGAN/BEENLEIGH There were plenty of members attending the June meeting which meant that guest speaker Philip McCracken had a large audience. Phil spoke about the trials and tribulations of restoring a 1965 Ford Mustang, which was extremely interesting. It is thought interest levels were so high because Queensland Police Union Journal August 2012 75
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Contents COVER STORY Page 28 THE CO
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General President & CEO Our Central
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General Secretary CPIU offices and
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Metro North Region Roundup SHAYNE M
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Southern Region Roundup DARREN LEES
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Southern Region Roundup their old-s
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Far Northern Region Roundup mechani
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Northern Region Roundup After discu
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Central Region Roundup BILL FELDMAN
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North Coast Region Roundup DES HANS
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Metro South Region Roundup TONY COL
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Page 41 and 42: The Kokoda Challenge Hutchinson (SE
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