South Yorkshire Times, January 19th 1952
Denaby Police Presentation
Tributes to Sgt. Eyett
Last Thursday members o Denaby and Conisbrough Special Constabulary and of the Regular Force accompanied by their wives attended a dinner at the Star Hotel, Conisbrough on the occasion of presentation to Sgt. Eyett who recently retired from the Regular Force after having been in charge of Denaby Police Station for 14 years.
Special inspector Kelsall presided and made the gift on behalf of Regular and Special Constables of an oak-cased barometer and thermometer combined suitably inscribed.
Special Sergt. W. H. Mills on behalf of the Denaby Specials paid tribute to the work of.Sergt Eyett and said .the “Specials had always found him a friend and adviser and a pleasure to serve under him. They all wished him a long and happy retirement.
Sergt. Johnson (Conisbrough) spoke on behalf of the regular Constabulary and said how much they regretted that the time had come for his retirement. He was a good man, faithful to duty, and he had always striven to achieve cooperation with the ranks.
Inspector Menmuir of Edlington said he did not wish to belittle Denaby Main but it had always been a difficult place to work. But he knew that it had been in good hands and he was pleased to testify to the good work done there by Sergt. Eyett and he wished both him and Mrs. Eyett a long and happy retirement.
Special Inspector Kelsall said they had always found Sgt. Eyett willing to co-operate and help and he thanked him for all be had done for the Special Constabulary.
Sergt. Eyett said how very proud he was to receive the gift and assured them it would have a prominent place in their home. He thanked them for the good wishes to himself and Mrs. Eyett and said they hoped as they were still living in the district to be able to join them on convivial occasions. He had found it a pleasure to work with the Specials and he thanked them for the splendid they had done (especially during the war.)