"Colemans Have It" Boadicea's chariot had blades upon each wheel—
Spinning, shining, cutting blades of finest British steel. But what annoyed the Romans most and caused them greatest fright,
Was when she put her left hand out and then turned to the right.
— " Trafficus". JOYCE RICHARDSON
Top Woman in S.A.
An appointment of special interest to Northern Territory Policemen (and Women) was made in Adelaide in July last, when Miss Joyce Richardson became Principal of the South Australian Women Police, succeeding Miss C. C. McGrath.
When this Force was suddenly presented with five brand-new Policewomen — our very first — in 1961, there immediately arose the problem of training them and guiding them safely on to the Darwin beat. The solution was quickly provided by Com missioner McKinna, of South Australia, who loaned us a most competent and acceptable member of his Force — Miss Joyce Richardson.
She put in twelve months in Darwin, as head of our Women Police Section, and gave our girls a first-class indoctrination. Her confident and level headed approach to her work, coupled with a pleasing personality, made her a distinct asset to our C.I.B. men, and proved invaluable in successfully grafting our Women Police on to the male-slanted world of the Northern Territory.
Miss Richardson has been a member of the South Australian Police Force since September, 1944. Most of her service has been in Adelaide, although she has also been stationed at Whyalla, Port Pirie, and Port Adelaide.
In taking up this high position she carries the best wishes of all of her old associates in the N.T. Police.
