Grahame Peter BOWEN
Grahame Peter BOWEN
aka Bo
New South Wales Police Force
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 24 February 1964
Cadet # 1898
Redfern Police Academy Class 104
Regd. # 11629
Rank: Commenced training at Redfern Police Academy on 24 February 1964 ( aged 17 years, 5 months, 17 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Tuesday 7 September 1965 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 7 September 1966
Constable 1st Class – appointed
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( Yes )
Senior Constable – appointed 7 September 1974
Last appears in my 1975 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1977 issue.
Stations: As a Cadet: M.O. Unit,
As a Sworn Member: ?, Cronulla
Service: From 24 February 1964 to ? ? c1976? = 11? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( Det SenCon )
Born: Saturday 7 September 1946 in Sydney, NSW
Died on: Tuesday 29 March 2016
Cause: Heart attack
Age: 69 years, 6 months, 22 days
Funeral date: Friday 8 April 2016 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St Aloyuis Parish Church, 18 Giddings Ave, Cronulla, NSW
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?
GRAHAME is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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At the time of joined the NSWPF via the NSW Police Cadet system, Grahame was described as:
6′ 0″ tall, 12 st 7lb in weight, Blue eyes, Black hair, Medium complexion and had the Leaving Certificate having just left school.
Vale Grahame Bowen
The St George Illawarra Dragons are deeply saddened at the passing of former player Grahame Bowen, on Tuesday.
Bowen, who played as prop-forward, made his first-grade debut for the St George Dragons during the 1967 season and scored 13 tries from 75 appearances in total over a span of six seasons.
The forward featured for the Club in their 1971 Grand Final fixture against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
He later joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 1973 before retiring at the end of the following year.
http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2016/03/30/vale_grahame_bowen.html?sf23352724=1
VALE | Grahame Bowen
The Cronulla Sharks are saddened to hear of the passing of former prop forward Grahame Bowen.
Bowen, who played 29 games for the Club after debuting in 1973, played in the now infamous Grand Final defeat to the Manly Sea Eagles that same year.
The prop forward would go on to play until 1975 before retiring.
Prior to joining the Cronulla Sharks, Bowen played for local rivals the St George Dragons between 1967-72 (75 games).
Grahame was actively involved in the community and worked for the SUS Club for many years and could be seen at the Cronulla Pie Shop most mornings with his mates Cliff Watson and co.
Our thoughts go out to Grahame’s family and friends at this tough time.
http://www.sharks.com.au/news/2016/03/30/vale_grahame_bowen.html
NRL.com spoke with Rugby League legend Grahame Bowen and asked him what his memories were of the 1973 Grand Final between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Cronulla Sharks
First published on 30 March 2016.
Updated 19 March 2026.