Ministry of Transport Nelson Bays
John Sullivan 1973-84
Been living in AUSSIE since 1988 had some great memories of the force Geoff Scott, Willy;Joelangford,Burbies,bob towler selwyn law nelson office then richmond rural
Geoff Scott 1974-80
Stationed at Wakefireld
Rosemary Lee-oldfield (Rosemary Croucher)1980-93
Employed initially as Parking Meter Officer, after one year became Education officer and held that post until and after merger with Police
Claire Lattin (Claire Grooby) 1981-87
Started at MOT as records clerk. My boss was Steve Cook and Derek Clark was the 007.104 The other clerks when I started were Patricia Coleman, Geoffrey Baubles bon bon, Sandra O'Donoghue, Shirley Burns and of course Mrs B (Bethwaite). Left fora year or so to work at NZPO then came back when Mrs B retired. Took voluntary severance in 1987
Rob Towler 1981-89
Transferred in on promotion to Nelson as Traffic Sergeant for the then Nelson District. Barry Field was the CTO. Alan Dando and Cyril Swift were the seniors and they were replaced by Les Ramage and Selwyn Law. When Les Ramage retired Eric Davy took up his position. I was promoted to Senior Sergeant Marlborough (Blenheim) and commuted daily for a few months before being able to do the physical shift in January 1989.
Selwyn Law 1983-92
Stationed at Nelson as Senior Traffic Sergeant. Field supervisor and oic prosecutions
Susan Mathieson (Susan Charlett) 1984-87
Worked at Greymouth MOT as admin person, Alby Rose was S/Sarg with TO's from Greymouth/Wesport/Hoki areas. I smoked like a train as I had to have a coffee and smoke break with each T/O. Transferred to Wgtn with my husband and into the Met Service also part of the MOT but not Road Division. MOT closed down after my maternity leave so no more jobs. T/O's were Drake, Colin Peacock, Smith, Percival, lovely bubbly woman one that married a school principal & others I can't recall. Great to hear from any of the crew.
Leigh Neil 1985-92
The good old days of black & whites. M/cycles until we ditched them, then cars.
Sheila Scott (Sheila Myres) 1991-92
Shame the MOT came to a end so soon after starting in the job amalagamating with the police. But I guess we learnt a whole new set of skills!!
Been living in AUSSIE since 1988 had some great memories of the force Geoff Scott, Willy;Joelangford,Burbies,bob towler selwyn law nelson office then richmond rural
Geoff Scott 1974-80
Stationed at Wakefireld
Rosemary Lee-oldfield (Rosemary Croucher)1980-93
Employed initially as Parking Meter Officer, after one year became Education officer and held that post until and after merger with Police
Claire Lattin (Claire Grooby) 1981-87
Started at MOT as records clerk. My boss was Steve Cook and Derek Clark was the 007.104 The other clerks when I started were Patricia Coleman, Geoffrey Baubles bon bon, Sandra O'Donoghue, Shirley Burns and of course Mrs B (Bethwaite). Left fora year or so to work at NZPO then came back when Mrs B retired. Took voluntary severance in 1987
Rob Towler 1981-89
Transferred in on promotion to Nelson as Traffic Sergeant for the then Nelson District. Barry Field was the CTO. Alan Dando and Cyril Swift were the seniors and they were replaced by Les Ramage and Selwyn Law. When Les Ramage retired Eric Davy took up his position. I was promoted to Senior Sergeant Marlborough (Blenheim) and commuted daily for a few months before being able to do the physical shift in January 1989.
Selwyn Law 1983-92
Stationed at Nelson as Senior Traffic Sergeant. Field supervisor and oic prosecutions
Susan Mathieson (Susan Charlett) 1984-87
Worked at Greymouth MOT as admin person, Alby Rose was S/Sarg with TO's from Greymouth/Wesport/Hoki areas. I smoked like a train as I had to have a coffee and smoke break with each T/O. Transferred to Wgtn with my husband and into the Met Service also part of the MOT but not Road Division. MOT closed down after my maternity leave so no more jobs. T/O's were Drake, Colin Peacock, Smith, Percival, lovely bubbly woman one that married a school principal & others I can't recall. Great to hear from any of the crew.
Leigh Neil 1985-92
The good old days of black & whites. M/cycles until we ditched them, then cars.
Sheila Scott (Sheila Myres) 1991-92
Shame the MOT came to a end so soon after starting in the job amalagamating with the police. But I guess we learnt a whole new set of skills!!