True Blue August 2017 by Countrywide Austral

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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNITED NATIONS & OVERSEAS POLICING ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

29th EDITION

AUGUST 2017

Ian Hardy 1st Contingent with Bronwyn Carter 111th Contingent

The “first and last” Australian Civilian Police Memorial Cyprus

Australian Flag Lowering

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Cyprus Memorial

Impressions of Cyprus 1971 to June 2017

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Page 12

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Contents Australian Civilian Police Memorial Cyprus................................. 2

Victorian Anzac Day March and AGM �� 16

Australian Flag Lowering �� 5

Hobart Reunion – October 2017 �� 17

Cyprus Memorial �� 8

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder �� 18

The Hon Michael Keenan MP – Media Release ��11

SA Branch Newsletter �� 20

Impressions of Cyprus 1971 to June 2017 �� 12

Vale �� 22

Dedication of the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial �� 14

Membership Renewal or Application �� 23

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Australian Civilian Police Memorial Cyprus Credit – AFP Media – Jo Warden

A simple stone shrine stands between a small church and a gum tree in the dusty United Nations Protected Area in Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. It represents the ultimate sacrifice paid by three Australian peacekeepers in Cyprus.

National President Mick Travers with UNOPAA members Vince Pannell and Dave Tink and National Vice President Dale Cooper at the Memorial after its opening.

he new memorial was unveiled and blessed on Thursday, 15 June 2017, under a blazing sun in front of around 150 people from Australia, Cyprus and the United Nations. Its significance is monumental – for the 1600 Australian police officers who have served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forcein Cyprus in the past 53 years, and for the families of the three officers killed in the service of peace in Cyprus. 2

“Its significance is monumental – for the 1600 Australian police officers who have served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forcein Cyprus in the past 53 years.” Sergeant Llewellyn Thomas, from South Australia Police, was involved in a car accident near Limassol and succumbed to his injuries on 26 July 1969. Inspector Patrick Hackett, from the NSW Police Force, was killed in

a car accident near Stroumbi on 29 August 1971. Sergeant Ian Ward, also from the NSW Police Force, was killed on 12 November 1974, when the vehicle he was travelling in struck a landmine in the buffer zone between the north and south. True Blue - August 2017

NT President Allan Mitchell lays a Wreath whilst National Secretary/Treasurer Peter McDonald looks on.

“This memorial symbolically gathers-up all of the stories for the years, decades, and centuries to come. It is now a place for our contemplation and remembrance of all that service and sacrifice.” Australia’s High Commissioner in Cyprus, Alan Sweetman, said Australian police have shown great dedication to the pursuit of peace in Cyprus, and to the prevention of any return to conflict on the island. True Blue - August 2017

“Most of the stories will really never be known except to those that lived them – they include acts of the selfless courage and daily devotion performed by Australian police among the people of Cyprus,” Mr Sweetman said.

“This memorial symbolically gathers-up all of the stories for the years, decades, and centuries to come. It is now a place for our contemplation and remembrance of all that service and sacrifice.” AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin delivered an address in which he paid tribute to the lives and tragic deaths of Sergeant Thomas, Inspector Hackett, and Sergeant Ward. continued on page 4 3

AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin with Vicpol A/C Chris O’Neill and True Blue Editor Denis Percy.

continued from page 3 “We remember the sacrifices they made for this beautiful island whilst members of the United Nations,” he said. “They possessed courage, pride, determination, and dedication to their duties – all the qualities needed to serve a cause that is much larger than one’s own self. The sacrifices of those Australian police officers are honoured, and remembered.They are mourned by those who knew them, and by the Australian and Cypriot communities.” Prayers were offered for the families of the fallen, and for all police, military and emergency service personnel on overseas missions. Superintendent Mick Travers read the Roll of Honour. Inspector Bronwyn Carter, the final Australian Contingent Commander, then recited the Police Ode. A number of wreaths were laid at the base of the memorial, before it was blessed by the Chaplain. A lone bugler then played of the Last Post. It was followed by a sombre minute of silence. We will remember them. 4

The memorial in the UN Protected Area after it’s unveiling by the Australian High Commissioner and AFP Commissioner.

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Australian Flag Lowering Credit AFP Media – Jo Warden

Australian police have marked their withdrawal from the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) after more than 53 years of service. A total of 111 Australian contingents involving more than 1600 officers from all states and territories have served with UNFICYP.

Dale Cooper lowers the Australian National Flag in the UN Protected Area for the last time.

an Hardy and Ron Cornish raised the Australian National Flag at midday on Friday 16 June in the United Nations Protected Area, Nicosia. Mr Hardy and Mr Cornish served in the first and second contingents, respectively. At sunset, a ceremonial flag lowering was then conducted to signify the conclusion of Australia's time with UNFICYP. Sgt Dale Cooper, who served in the 36th contingent in 1992, lowered the flag and presented it to Inspector Bronwyn Carter, the final Australian Police Contingent True Blue - August 2017

“As we depart this mission, we reflect on the sacrifices made by so many Australian civilian police. We remember the difficult, dangerous and trying times that we have faced with our United Nations colleagues.” Commander. Inspector Carter accepted the flag, and delivered it to AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin. The ceremony was attended by senior police and dignitaries from Australia and Cyprus, and around 40 men and women who served in

past Australian contingents. They came together as a sea of blue berets to salute and celebrate the Australian contribution. Commissioner Colvin welcomed continued on page 6 5

111th Contingent Commander, Inspector Bronwyn Carter presents the Australian National Flag to AFP Commissioner Colvin.

continued from page 5 those who gathered to witness the historic event. “For 19,380 days, Australian civilian police have worn the blue beret here in Cyprus… their role has been diverse,” Commissioner Colvin said. “As we depart this mission, we reflect on the sacrifices made by so many Australian civilian police. We remember the difficult, dangerous and trying times that we have faced with our United Nations colleagues. “We also remember the unique Australian qualities that we have brought to our work in Cyprus – a laconic and laid-back approach; a practicality and ingenuity to overcome whatever challenges were presented; and the determination and professionalism to get the job done.” UN Police liaise between law enforcement authorities in the north and south of Cyprus, maintain peace and stability in the buffer zone, and deliver humanitarian assistance to isolated residents. 6

A/C Scott Lee and Commissioner Andrew Colvin with the 111th Contingent.

The UN mission is currently headed by Elizabeth Spehar. Ms Spehar said Australia has remained a reliable partner in supporting peace in Cyprus. “Australia’s sustained support to UNFICYP is but one example of the country’s deep commitment to peace and security worldwide,” Ms Spehar said.

“Australia’s significant role in this mission, and the collegiality and professionalism of its police officers will be sorely missed… but we are encouraged by Australia’s commitment to offer its assistance to the parties for the development of a future federal police force of a united Cyprus.” True Blue - August 2017

1st Contingent member Ian Hardy arrives in style at the Flag Lowering ceremony thanks to Sgt Dave Tink.

A sea of Blue Berets as UNOPAA members attend the Flag Lowering ceremony.

Phil Spence reflects on Australia’s 53 years in Cyprus on behalf of all Australian Civilian Police.

“Australia’s sustained support to UNFICYP is but one example of the country’s deep commitment to peace and security worldwide.” Thirteen countries contribute to the police component of UNFICYP. Ms Spehar said women made up 18 per cent of this component, and that Australia was a leader in working towards gender parity within the mission. “Australia has led by example in relation to one of the mission’s key objectives, and that is to ensure that True Blue - August 2017

women are strongly represented among our peacekeepers,” she said. Retired Superintendent Phil Spence offered a reflection on behalf of the 1600 police officers who have served in Cyprus. He was a member of the 26th contingent, and later returned in 2009 to hold the position of Deputy Senior Police Advisor to UNFICYP.

"Cyprus became a rite of passage for Australian police," Mr Spence said. “Leaders of all future international missions – from the early days in Cyprus to Cambodia, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Mozambique, Afghanistan, et cetera – had all been peacekeepers in Cyprus, where they gained the grounding, experience and understanding of what it was like to work in the international field". A social function at the UN Civilian Police Mess followed the formalities. 7

Cyprus Memorial Credit – AFP Media – Jo Warden

The families of the three Australian police officers killed in the service of peace in Cyprus have made the pilgrimage to the Mediterranean island.

n June they witnessed the unveiling of the memorial dedicated to the memory of their loved ones: Sergeant Llewellyn Thomas, from South Australia Police, and Inspector Patrick Hackett and Sergeant Ian Ward, from the NSW Police Force. The limestone obelisk was hand-crafted by a local sculptor and bears a dedication to the men alongside the Australian Coat of Arms sand the United Nations Emblem. It sits next to St Columba’s Church in the United Nations Protected Area (UNPA) in Nicosia. All three officers have been posthumously awarded the Police Overseas Service Medal with Cyprus clasp, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal.

Sergeant Llewellyn Thomas: 11 April 1943 - 26 July 1969 Sergeant Thomas was the first Australian police officer killed in the pursuit of peace in Cyprus.

Sergeant Thomas was born in Quorn on 11 April 1943. He commenced his career with the South Australia Police as a cadet in 1961. On his 20 th birthday, he was sworn in as a probationary constable. He attained the rank of first class constable in 1968. Sergeant Thomas served as a motor cycle officer in Adelaide and Mount Gambier. He also undertook duties in Traffic, Minor Patrol, and the Coroner’s Office. In 1969, Sergeant Thomas was selected to be part of the Sixth Contingent of the United Nations mission to Cyprus. He was sworn in as a special member of the Commonwealth Police at the rank of sergeant. On arrival in Cyprus, Sergeant Thomas was stationed at Paphos and was allocated village patrol duties. On 26 July 1969, two months after his arrival, Sergeant Thomas was involved in a car accident at Mari, near Limassol. He was killed

instantly when his Land Rover left the road and rolled down a steep embankment. He was 26. His nephews, Lou and David Rawson, travelled to Cyprus to participate in the withdrawal events, including the unveiling of a memorial in the UNPA in Nicosia.

Inspector Patrick Hackett: 27 May 1940 - 29 August 1971 Inspector Hackett sent letters and photographs home to his family before his death in 1971. His sister-in-law Sonya Hackett and her daughter Kellie travelled to Cyprus and saw first-hand what he had described. “We’ve been able to visit the places we’ve read about in the letters,” Kellie said. “We were a bit fearful about travelling here, thinking there would still be civil unrest on the island. But we’ve found that it has calmed down, and that the job the UN has been doing here for the past 50 years has paid off.”

Family members at the new memorial.

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Laying wreaths.

“We were a bit fearful about travelling here, thinking there would still be civil unrest on the island. But we’ve found that it has calmed down, and that the job the UN has been doing here for the past 50 years has paid off.” Sonya added: “Patrick loved Cyprus. He loved the comradery. It was an opportunity to live overseas and do an important, meaningful job. But we didn’t realise the work he was doing was so dangerous.” Inspector Hackett grew up in Broken Hill in the far west of NSW. He dreamt of being a policeman. While he waited to come of age, he worked in the mines. “When he was old enough, he went off to Sydney to join,” Sonya said. True Blue - August 2017

“On the day he tried to get into the police force, he wasn’t the required weight. So he drank as much water as it took to get over the line. They knew what he’d done, and they let him in anyway.” He commenced as a trainee in 1963 and was confirmed as a first class constable in 1968. He was stationed at West Ryde. After a number of years on the beat, he was seconded to the Commonwealth Police and deployed to Cyprus in 1971 as a member of the 8th Contingent.

It was a knock on the door during school holidays that alerted the family to Inspector Hackett’s death. The 31-year-old had driven to Mass at one end of the island, collected some mail, and was returning to his base when his vehicle left the road on a sharp corner near Stroumbi. He was buried with full police honours. Kellie, who was nine months old when her uncle departed for Cyprus, said it was another tragedy for the family – particularly her father, Eris. “The sad part is their other brother, Liam, was killed at 19 in a car accident in Broken Hill,” she said. “So Dad lost his second brother in Cyprus. “We don’t know what Patrick’s life would’ve been like: whether he would’ve got married, had kids. It’s hard to think about that.” continued on page 10 9

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Sergeant Ian Ward: 12 April 1949 - 12 November 1974 Sergeant Ian Ward’s sisters, Barbara Teaken and Rosemary Bond, remembered their brother as an adventurous person. Sergeant Ward left school at 15 to commence a spray painting apprenticeship. He joined the NSW Police Cadets on 21 February 1966, aged 17. “He always wanted to be a policeman,” Barbara said. Sergeant Ward was called up for National Service, and joined the Australian effort in Vietnam as a military police officer. As a result of his experience with the NSW Police Force and in Vietnam, he was selected to join the 11th Contingent in Cyprus. “He was only in Cyprus for five days when he was killed,” Barbara said. “He wasn’t even supposed to be on that mission; he volunteered, he was so keen. Sadly, he didn’t come back.”

On 12 November 1974, the family heard on the radio that a peacekeeper from Sydney had been killed in Cyprus. The sisters immediately thought of their brother. He had been carrying out humanitarian duties when the Land Rover he was travelling in struck a landmine in the buffer zone near Lefka. Sergeant Ward and a Turkish Cypriot were killed, and another Australian policeman was seriously injured. Sergeant Ward, who was 25 at the time of his death, was given a full state funeral. In 2011, the sisters, their younger brother Kevin, and their then-90year-old father visited Cyprus. They visited the site of Sergeant Ward’s death. “It was closure for the family,” Barbara said. “We’ve noticed a huge difference in Cyprus since we were here six years ago. There are many more tourists and shops here now and, importantly, the Turkish Cypriots

and Greek Cypriots are getting along much better. They’ve come a long way, and the UN peacekeepers seem to be achieving their goal of bringing peace to Cyprus.” The Land Rover was recovered, and now sits in the UNPA as another reminder of Sergeant Ward’s sacrifice. The sisters laid wattle at the site during their visit. “It’s very confronting, but it’s a reminder of the dangers of mines, and the courage of the UN police peacekeepers,” Barbara said. Sergeant Ward’s death also had a profound impact on the police officers serving in Cyprus at the time. Ken Tucknott arrived on the island in November 1973 as a member of the 10 th Contingent. Despite enduring the violent 1974 coup, he said the worst time in Cyprus was the day Sergeant Ward died. “I remember howling – that was the day that it all came home to me, the reality that this should have happened to a lot of us,” Ken said

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Final Australian Federal Police contingent to withdraw from Cyprus The last contingent of Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers will withdraw from Cyprus this year, concluding Australia’s first and longest running peacekeeping mission.

ore than 1,600 Australian police officers from across all states and territories have contributed to the work of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) since 1964. During my visit to Cyprus today, it was clear just how significant the AFP’s contribution to the peacekeeping force and the people of Cyprus has been. When it was established, the UNFICYP was the first time the United Nations deployed a civilian police component as part of a peacekeeping mission to bring an end to hostilities in a troubled nation. The first Australian contingent of 40 police officers arrived in Cyprus on 26 May 1964 and since then 111 Australian contingents have served with the peacekeeping force. Officers have worked in the UN-established buffer zone to maintain peace and stability, delivering humanitarian assistance to isolated residents and performing a liaison role between law enforcement authorities from the north and south. Sadly, three Australian police officers died while serving; Sergeant Llewllyn Thomas from South

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Impressions of Cyprus 1971 to June 2017 Author: Denis Percy

Lorne Thurgar and friend at Cape Andreas donkey reserve.

Our female partners outside Kolossi Castle Limassol.

Abandoned hotel buildings off Kennedy Avenue adjoining the TurkishÂ borderline.

Tour group members at dinner in the Hilton Hotel Nicosia on the 19 th June 2017.

he opportunity to return to Cyprus for the Flag Lowering Ceremony in June 2017, to mark the Australian Police departure from that island after 53 years presence with UN forces, (1964 to 2017_ was too much to resist. My wife Alex and I made plans for a return visit in June 2017 for these ceremonies and a general tour of the island. The Federal Police with Superintendent Mick Travers as coordinator and Protocol Office was in turn arranging ceremonies and VIP visitors to Cyprus. In addition I arranged with Lakis Polyviou of Sun Island Tours Sydney to put a land tour together in Cyprus, upon our arrival, in order we could visit the old police stations 12

and those parts of the island we served in and knew of in years past! Ahead of time for the commemoration services we arrived at Larnaca Airport on the 8th of June having used the Dubai/ Larnaca flight with Emirates. That modern airport was vastly different to the old airport there, which existed in the 1990s. It was also notably different in style to Nicosia International Airport I had arrived at in 1971 as a member of the 8th Contingent of UNCIVPOL. It was nice to be greeted by our driver in a 350 Mercedes to be transferred to our Limassol Hotel. A little different to the Mark two Land Rover I was to use on my arrival in 1971. The four and six

land freeway to Limassol was a pleasure to ride on and not a donkey or three wheeled tractor in sight! The building expansion of Larnaca and Limassol and later Nicosia was very noticeable. I had difficulty coming into Limassol identifying local land marks and in particular the hotel growth was impressive! Settling into the hotel to enjoy three days rest before my our team of 15 persons was due to arrive on the 11th of June, I had some forward planning to do before my separate group tour commenced on the 12th of June. Details of the official flag lowering ceremony and other activities organised by the Federal Police in Cyprus will be dealt with in other parts of the magazine. True Blue - August 2017

The Tour Begins: Our nice sized group of 17 travellers made up of former UNCIVPOL vets and their wives and partners and Laurie Jones of the 7th Contingent, (NSW) widow Margaret Jones, who was travelling to find out more f where her husband was stationed! We travelled in a small Toyota bus, which was most suitable for our group of 17. Our first visit was an attempt to find the old medical clinic in Polymedia Road, Limassol, the site of the Limassol UNCIVPOL H.Q. where most of the early contingents lived. Despite our search, we were informed that the Medical Clinic had been puled down to make way for new apartments! On Paphos to see again the former UNCIPOL Police Station. Sadly that was also demolished for new flats on that site however, we were able to find the old hotel in Paphos nearby where members of the 5h contingent were accommodated. A nice fish meal on the waterfront at Paphos before heading to Polis to another of our old stations. Once again we were to be disappointed. The old Akamis Hotel, the location of the former UNVICPOL Station had been gutted and whilst still standing it did not allow access to the upstairs station site. A new jewellery store marked the site of the former entrance way to the former upstairs station. Our visit to Polis Village was made worthwhile as the main street and immediate are had been upgraded with newly remodelled shops, bars and restaurants making it very trendy indeed! We then moved on to a new hotel the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naturaâ&#x20AC;? about three miles along the road to Limni Mines and as a superb beachfront location with a lawn area right up to the beachfront, as well as a nice pool and attractive portico where dinner and lunch were served. The next morning we were again on the road heading for Nicosia via Kakopetria to join the main Australian Police group at the Hilton Park Hotel, Nicosia. On the way to Nicosia via Troodos we stopped at the Kakopetria Hotel where the first contingents were accommodated until around 1970. Sadly, the hotel had been allowed to run don and True Blue - August 2017

Contingent members outside Kollosi Castle Limasso.

was closed awaiting renovation or demolition! We stopped at a fine local restaurant in Kakopetria which overlooked the small river below for delicious BBQ lunch. Onto Nicosia where we arrived about 5pm and checked into our pre-booked rooms and we then met up with the main FedPol and other UNCIVPOL members present. Four days of organised activities followed which will be detailed in another article herein.

To the North side! On the Sunday following the organised events such as the Flag Lowering and the unveiling of the Memorial to our deceased members the legendary 17 left again for the Turkish Sector on the North side. We had the same coach and driver, however, we were required to take a Turkish quid into Northern Cyprus for political reason. She joined us at the border crossing on the Kyrenia road and was most informative as we toured the north. Our first stop was Bellapais Abbey then down to Kyrenia Harbour for lunch in what are now quite modern waterfront restaurants. The harbour eating area was packed with tourists including English, German and Russian. Some of our group then toured to Kyrenia Castle fortress before we returned to Nicosia to the Hilton for the night. The next morning we were off again to the far western part of the island to Cape Andreas and home to Nicosia via Famagusta old city. Cape Andreas and its Greek Orthodox Abbey, which has been newly renovated, is now also a donkey safe haven. After a long two hour drive with a decent stop we enter the Cape Andreas and we

are met at the entrance by a herd of about 20 donkeys which block the road awaiting carrots from passing tourist busses. They will not let you pass until someone in the bus donates the carrots bought at the local store in a village nearby! Back to Nicosia via Famagusta and its beaches! The beach was packed with tourists being German, English and Russian by the language spoken on the sand and of course local Turkish Cypriots. The Greek Cypriot side of the beachfront in the area once known as Kennedy Avenue, houses the abandoned high rise hotels empty since 1974 following the Turkish invasion. Famagusta has grown considerably and looks very prosperous. Overseas visitors can ignore the travel restriction into Northern Cyprus imposed since the invasion, by flying into Famagusta on their relatively new airport from Istanbul! Late afternoon saw our bus back into Nicosia to the Hilton after a trip through the border area where we dropped our Turkish guide. We had a free rest day on the Monday 19 th of June 2017 before departing Tuesday 18th for those going to Australia or other European destinations. Alex left Larnaca for Nice on Aegean Airlines for a most enjoyable cruise up the Rhone River for 8 days.

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Dedication of the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial a highlight of the 70th Anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping

n the 14th September 2017, the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, will be officially opened on its site on Anzac Parade, Canberra in a combined dedication and commemorative service at which the Principal Guest will be His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. This service will mark the completion of a decade long project to construct this national peacekeeping memorial and will be the highlight of a wide range of activities and events being undertaken during Australian Peacekeeping Week which runs from 11-16 September 2017 to commemorate Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in international peace operations for the last 70 years. Australia has a proud record of service in international peacekeeping missions and peace operations commanded 14

by the United Nations and regional arrangements. Australia deployed the first civilian and military observers to the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Indonesia in September 1947. In the seventy years since, Australian governments have deployed a wide range of contingents all around the world, comprising both armed and unarmed military, police and civilian experts, as part of over 60 international peacekeeping missions. Some 80,000 Australians have deployed on these missions during which a number have died, and a considerable number have been wounded or suffered trauma. In 2004 a group of Australian peacekeeping veterans and organisations who believed it was important that a national memorial should be built which would appropriately acknowledge and commemorate this contribution of Australian Peacekeeping -

past, present and future came together to initiate the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project (APMP). Established as a volunteer not for profit organisation, the project has been coordinated by an APMP Committee comprised mainly of Peacekeeping veterans and representatives from a wide range of national organizations. This has included appointed representatives of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the Federal and State Police forces, the Returned and Services League (RSL), the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA), the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association (APPVA) and the United Nations and Overseas Police Association of Australia (UNOPAA). In November 2007, the Canberra National Memorials Committee approved the allocation of a national memorial site on Anzac Parade for an Australian True Blue - August 2017

Peacekeeping Memorial. Subsequently in 2007 and 2008, the APMP Committee, with support from the National Capital Authority (NCA), conducted a national two-stage design competition resulting in the selection of a winning concept design which was announced by the then Minister of Veterans Affairs at Parliament House on 19 th December 2008. From that concept design, the winning architect, now Bennet and Trimble, worked with the Committee and a range of engineers and consultants to produce the final, fully detailed design and documentation package to achieve works approval by the National Capital Authority. The approved design, shown above, features two large monoliths that depict the warring parties separated by a glowing passage of golden light that represents the peacekeepers. This passage leads to a commemorative courtyard featuring messages about the service of Australia’s military, civilian and police peacekeepers and then through to a commemorative beam that lists all the missions in which Australians have served. As new peacekeeping missions are launched by Australia, their details will be added to the commemorative beam that has been designed with space to include future missions. Flags, symbols and explanatory plaques within the design explain and identify the contributors and characteristics of Australian peacekeeping - past, present and future. Over the life of the project, the Committee has been working to raise the funds necessary to construct the memorial. This fundraising for the Memorial has been the biggest challenge. After an initial grant from DVA to commence the project, the APMP Committee approached a wide range of Australian and international companies for financial support with some success. A few companies plus a wide range of veteran organisations and individuals provided sufficient finding to keep the project alive. This allowed the appointment of a construction contractor, prototype testing of the design and True Blue - August 2017

purchase of some long lead-time materials to continue. During this period the APMP conducted an annual Commemorative Service on the Memorial site on to mark Australian Peacekeeping Day on the 14th September. These were well attended by the Government and Shadow Ministers, Patrons, supporting organisations and peacekeepers. Now, thanks to recent Federal Government grants and other donations, construction of the Memorial has commenced and all is proceeding well for substantial completion prior to dedication on 14th September this year, the 70 th Anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping.

Construction site June 2017

Activities to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping Planning is well underway for a wide range of events and activities to occur in Canberra during the period Australian Peacekeeping Week, from 11-16 September 2017, to commemorate the 70 th anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping. These will buttress the main event of the week, which will be the dedication of the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial at a commemorative service to mark 70 years of Australian Peacekeeping on Thursday 14th September. Details of the dedication and commemorative service are still being finalized but it is expected to be a morning event attended not only by the Governor-General but also high representatives and Ambassadors of nations where Australian peacekeepers have been active, as well as senior representatives and Ministers of the Federal Government,

senior Australian military and police commanders, Patrons, donors and a wide range of peacekeeping serving and retired veterans and their supporters. The Dedication and Commemorative Service will be followed by a reception for peacekeepers located nearby and then the daily “Last Post Ceremony” at the Australian War Memorial dedicated to a fallen Australian peacekeeper. Throughout this week commemorating Australian peacekeeping, the Australian War Memorial will have Peacekeeping banners hanging from the ramparts and will arrange tours and other special peacekeeping events to supplement their normal Peacekeeping display. A number of associated supporter activities are also planned for this week including a national conference and seminar on peacekeeping to be run by the United Nations Association of Australia at the Australian War memorial on 15/16 September, the national conference and AGM of the APPVA on 11/12 September and the annual police “Wall to Wall Ride” on 16 September. Other peacekeeping associations may conduct gatherings during this period. In all, it will be a memorable week for anyone associated with Australian peacekeeping and operations. In the future, the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial will become a focal point for national parades and remembrance ceremonies in recognition of Australian peacekeeping on appropriate occasions such as UN International Day of Peacekeepers (29 th May), Australian Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Day (14th September), and United Nations Day (24th October). Importantly it will be a place for peacekeepers and their families to visit, remember and reflect and the Memorial will always be available for individual and group commemoration and reflection. Tim Ford Chairman peacekeepingmemorial.org.au 15

Victorian Anzac Day March and AGM

ANZAC Day Police Contingent preparing to march to the Shrine of Remembrance

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Hobart Reunion – October 2017

he next reunion of UNOPAA will take place in Hobart from 21 to 25 October 2017. Following expressions of interest, a registration form was made available in early February, and requires full payment by Friday, 1 September 2017.

The proposed schedule of events is detailed on the registration form, a three page document available from the UNOPAA website. Further information can be obtained if necessary from the UNOPAA Secretary, Peter McDonald or by emailing hobartreunion2017@gmail.com

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Author: Mark Elm GCertPublicSectorMgmt Flin, GCertPoliceMgt, BPolicing, DipPolicing ‘with distinction’ C.Sturt. 11th Australian Police Contingent to East Timor (UNMISET)

s police personnel, we typically operate in an emotion charged environment. Tactically proficient and armed with appropriate defensive and offensive weapons, along with a sound knowledge of legislation and policy, we enter morally and physically dangerous environments as we tactically problem solve, investigate, and respond to the most horrific and atrocious acts of human behaviour and the most devastating man made and environmental catastrophes of biblical proportions. The role of policing is complex, as it is varied. Compound the domestic first responder role with performing complex peace operations in overseas warlike, humanitrarian and disaster zones and you get a profession that is wracked with the walking wounded, with organisations/jurisdictions 18

“Anyone who has actually suffered from the effects of PTS will agree that it is a lonely, frightening and debilitating place…..or that is how we have come to deal with it.” not appropriately equiped to honestly look at the causal factors and creating better and safer environments for those willing to volunteer and go into harms way. As a profession of alpha personalities, how we manage staff is not the ‘ideal’ and it is sometimes said, under the guise of accountability, that we treat those outside the organisation, better and more empathetic than we treat our own. Seasoned police negotiate this daily, whether it be in the ‘station’, ‘on the truck’ or back in the charge room. Our returning peacekeepers, usually stay silent as it ‘may’ affect

their careers or career progressions or future opportunities. Other complex factors, has been the traditional viewpoint of the ‘6ft tall and bullet proof’ mindset that any display of emotion at ‘any’ time (including off duty) is considered a weakness. The problem of this is for police who bottle these emotions up, one day that is going to confront them in a less than perfect environment or situation and greater harm will be faced. When police personnel suffer psychological harm, directly from their duties, and bearing in mind this may be from one single True Blue - August 2017

“The Seminar also highlighted how important it is, for those suffering from PTS that medical care must be accompanied by appropriate personal growth and improved self-awareness as a way to recover, but also heal.”

incident, or a plethora of incidents built over a career, ‘managers’, some of whom, and to use the old police adage ‘have not dealt with an angry man’ adopt a bureaucratic unempathetic and caustic response. Some personnel are managed out, are managed back under threat or are avoided, some all three. Some are exited from their organisation, and as the old saying goes ‘there is nothing as ex as an ex’. For those, like me, when you are told in a letter, that there is no place ‘in the office of constable’ because of a situation that ‘office’ created, you kind of feel betrayed, let down and angry. But I’m not going to dwell on the negatives or the negativity of this current situation. Policing is evolving and policing must continue to evolve, including to how it reacts and has reacted to injured personnel. Anyone who has actually suffered True Blue - August 2017

from the effects of PTS will agree that it is a lonely, frightening and debilitating place…..or that is how we have come to deal with it. It does not need to stay that way….there is a way forward. Superintendent Michael Travers APM, Senior Sergeant (Ret’d) Mark Elm and Ms Sher Young, as delegates, attended the ‘PostTraumatic Stress - Not a Life Sentence’ TM Seminar at Sanctuary Cove Queensland. The seminar was conducted by ‘Serenidad Consulting’ and facilitated by renowned author Nola Anne Hennessy. Each of the attending participants was able to give a different set of eyes from policing personnel who have served operationally in peacekeeping operations abroad but also have extensive operational and corporate experience domestically. After a 27 year journey with the NSWPF and two secondments with the AFP, having actually been clinically diagnosed with ‘Post Traumatic Stress Disorder’ amongst other not so ideal psychological conditions, I found the seminar to be a refreshing take on Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) as we examined the history of diagnosis upon civilians, first responders (police - fire ambulance & emergency service workers) and ADF personnel. Each delegate was asked to understand PTS as a “trauma in experience terms” as opposed to “mental health” terms. I found this refreshing. I also found useful two

important points, namely, 1) The event caused the injury to you; you didn’t cause the injury to yourself, and 2) People experience a normal response to an abnormal situation. Another important fact the Seminar discussed was the need to hold ourselves accountable and to take positive action when ‘when’ comes. In other words, knowing when the symptoms raise their ugly head, and then knowing when to take control of your life. For it is the control which for many sufferers of PTS is the most frustrating thing. When you deal with medical specialists, rehab providers, supervisors, managers and commanders, return to work specialists, injury management advisors and a whole host of other ‘professionals’, you get a sense, a very real sense that you have no control over your healing. What the seminar highlighted to me, was this loss of control, actually stops us from taking control of our condition, our career and our life. The Seminar also highlighted how important it is, for those suffering from PTS that medical care must be accompanied by appropriate personal growth and improved self-awareness as a way to recover, but also heal. Building resilience was discussed at length. On reflection, the seminar was positive and I came away thinking ‘why the hell have we as a profession, as a society and as a community, not dealt with PTS in this way?’. I came away hopeful, that those who suffer Post Traumatic Stress will be able to further develop coping mechanisms, will have a continued valued and respected place in the workforce in which they hold professional qualifications and will move forward in a more robust and resilient manner. I would highly recommend any member who has suffered from PTS at any time to definitely attend this seminar. I found it helpful, insightful and as I wrote on my seminar review ‘hit all the right spots’. As a direct result from this experience, I view my rehabilitation from injury as a way to move forward and you cannot put a price on that outlook! 19

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Anzac Reunion Drinks At The Police Club A few of us got together in the Police Club on Friday 21st April, and had a good time and a meal. Barry Fletcher joined us with John Crowley, our ex NSWPOL “recruit”. I must apologise as the reunion was advertised on the RSL website as the 15th April! I checked and I had notified them in 2016 that our re-union would be held on 15/4/2016. Somehow they managed to get the two mixed up, but no harm was done as I’m sure no one fronted up on 15th April to the Police Club, as being a Saturday it would have been closed!

Subscriptions Due We still have two unfinancial members for 2016/2017 and I would ask them to attend to that as soon as they can, or contact me. Subs for 2017/2018 are due in the new financial year. Those who pay via Direct Debit to the National Treasurer will have the amount of $20 debited to their accounts in July. The rest can pay me direct by cheque, or preferably by direct credit to our PCU account: Police Credit Union Bsb: 805-005 A/C: United Nations And Overseas Policing Association Of Australia, South Australia Branch Account Number: 5146542 S1 (Please ensure you put your name in as a reference so I know who has paid!)

Anzac Day March In Adelaide We had a smaller response this year than most years, but I think this was due to a poor weather forecast, illness and travel by members. Garry led the march again, and we were pleased to see Bill Allen from the AFP join us. Also present were Daryl Munday, Tim Dodds, Mike Quinton, Vern Aberle, Jodi-Lee Black (in her first march!), Lee Haddon (after some serious knee surgery – well done Lee!) Ash Lange, and also Victor Rulewski from NSWPOL. Bringing up the rear in a jeep were John Adamczyk and Geoff Parker. We are very fortunate to be marching immediately behind the SAPOL band, and their playing certainly spurs one along.

Cyprus Contingent Update As reported last month I have supplied SAPOL with a list of those SAPOL personnel who served in Cyprus, the final figure being 63. We have got the latest on all 6 of the Cyprus veterans which were “unknown” at the time of the last newsletter. Unfortunately, Ron Lawlor, Bob Mustart, Noel Smith and Doug Snodgrass have all passed on, but Ern Aston and Don DeBroughe are alive and well and still living in Adelaide.

Cessation Of Australian Police Deployments To Cyprus Apparently SAPOL will not be represented officially at the ceremonies over there, but there may be some event at the Academy around that time. We will keep you informed. Those names and addresses of members who have deployed overseas have been supplied to SAPOL so they might make contact with them and send invitations if desired.

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I have been in touch with Wally Trenorden and he is getting on OK, but took it easy this Anzac Day.

We welcome John Crowley, who served with the 12th Contingent in Cyprus, as a member of NSWPOL. John is retired and has now moved to Adelaide with his wife Judith to be closer to family.

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Upcoming Dates September 14: Australian peacekeeping memorial dedication, Canberra September 14: Peacekeepers Day September 16, at Naval and Military Club: Peacekeepers Dinner (with the Peacekeepers RSL sub-branch) September 17, State National War Memorial: Peacekeepers Day Service September 29, Police Academy: Police Remembrance Day October 21 to 25: Hobart Re-Union November 11, State National War Memorial: Remembrance Day

Absence Of Secretary I will be off in the caravan shortly and will be contactable still via e mail etc, but some things might be difficult, so Jodi-Lee Black has agreed to do some of my stuff while I’m away. Thanks Jodi-Lee.

Peacekeepers Dinner Last year this was organised by the Peacekeepers Sub-Branch of the RSL, and this year they will put it on again, at the Naval and Military Club, in Hutt Street, Adelaide. The proposed date is 16th September.

Hobart Reunion Hopefully everyone thinking of going to Hobart this year has made the arrangements. If you need any more details please contact us or the National Secretary. True Blue - August 2017

Cessation Of Ramsi In 2018? Solomon Islands police train to carry guns for first time in 13 years in 'limited rearmament' By Eric Tlozek Posted 24 Sep 2016 Police in the Solomon Islands are preparing to carry guns, a key milestone before they take back full responsibility for law and order in their country from Australia. Officers have been training to use firearms for the first time since an Australian-led intervention to stop armed conflict in the country in 2003. Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) commissioner Frank Prendergast said the move was a key one, as Australian police prepare to leave the islands next year."It's very significant period in the history of the country, it's a very significant period for the RSIPF," he said. First Solomon Islands Police To Carry Guns Since 2003 The officers will be the first from the RSIPF to carry guns since Australian soldiers and police led an armed mission to quell civil unrest on the islands in 2003. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) disarmed the groups fighting over land and other

Canberra Peacekeeping Memorial Attendance Mike Quinton tried to organise some Group Travel discount to attend Canberra for the opening of this memorial, but received little response, so the Association will not be involved in organising any special travel arrangements. The planned dedication will occur in the period 11-15 September 2017 during celebrations marking the 70 th Anniversary of Peacekeeping Operations by Australia. Further information, when known, will be made available through the UNOPAA website, (www.unopaa.org).

issues, but it also needed to disarm the police because they were implicated in some of the violence. Police have been conducting extensive community consultation about the rearmament process, but Transparency Solomon Islands' Ruth Liloqula said many people remained uneasy about the prospect of officers getting guns again. "I don't think it's the right time or that the police are mature enough or in the right state of mind to be rearmed at this time," she said. In the 13 years since the tensions, many of the old police officers have been replaced by new recruits. Those recruits have been trained by foreign police, and officers now have other weapons, like batons and OC (pepper) spray, with which to subdue crowds and criminals. The RSPIF have also been given a new armoury, with a range of protective mechanisms and processes, in which to store their new weapons. Superintendent Stanley Riolo said it was far better than the previous armoury, which was raided during the civil unrest. The firearms will not be issued until the Solomon Islands Cabinet decides police are ready. But it is likely to happen before Australian officers leave the islands in the middle of next year, ending the long RAMSI mission.

Passing Of Norm Webber Norm passed away on 2nd May 2017 after a long battle with cancer, aged 77 years. He was a NSWPOL member of the 2nd Contingent to Cyprus, (1965-1966). He was the National Research Officer for UNOPAA, a life member of our association, and an active supporter of UNOPAA and its predecessors for many years. On behalf of the UNOPAA National Executive, our National Committee, our NSW Branch and all members of UNOPAA, I would like to acknowledge Norm's service, both to overseas peacekeeping and to UNOPAA, and to express our sympathy to his wife Pam, his family and his friends. 21

Vale It is with regret that we advise of the passing of the following members who servedÂ overseas. On behalf of the UNOPAA National Executive, our National Committee, our State Branches and all members of UNOPAA, we would like to acknowledge their service, particularly to overseas peacekeeping, and to express our sympathy to their family and friends. All will be missed. Roger Marin

John Birt

Roger was an AFP member who served in East Timor in 2000. He had been in poor health and passed away in March 2017, aged 69 years. His funeral was held privately.

John was a NSW member of the 6th Contingent to Cyprus (1969-70). He passed away following a stroke in Wollongong on 19 May 2017, aged 78 years. His funeral was held in Kembla Grange NSW on 26 May.

Robert (Bob) Tait Bob was an AFP member who served in the Solomon Islands, Cyprus and Afghanistan. He died on 28 April 2017 and his funeral was held in Canberra on 8 May.

Brett Robert Poole Brett was an AFP member of the 39 th & 40 th Contingents to Cyprus (1993-94). He died in palliative care on 4 July 2017, aged 53 years. His funeral was held in Port Macquarie NSW on 13 July.

Norman Alan Webber Norm was a NSW member of the 2nd Contingent to Cyprus (1965-66). He was also the National Research Officer for UNOPAA. He passed away after a long battle with cancer on 2 May 2017, aged 77 years. His funeral was held at Tea Gardens NSW on 12 May.

Norman Alan Webber 26 October 1939 2Â May 2017.

John Ashley Ballantyne John was a WA member who served in the Solomon Islands in 2004/05 and in East Timor in 2006. He died in Western Australia on 2 May 2017 and his funeral was held at Karrakatta (a suburb of Perth) on 8 May.

Ron King being presented with his National Police Service Medal by Inspector Gavin Rattenbury on 8 December 2016.

Ronald Wayne (Ron) King Ron was a NSW member of the 9 th Contingent to Cyprus (1972-73). He passed away peacefully on 30 July 2017, aged 81 years. His funeral was held at Minchenbury NSW on 7 August.

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