Ernest John KELLY
Ernest John KELLY
AKA Ernie KELLY
* Nickname: ?
Late of Jewells, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # “possibly” 043
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 451
Regd. # 8227
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 7 November 1955 ( aged 25 years, 7 months, 29 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 7 November 1966
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 March 1972
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 9 August 1981
Final Rank: = Detective Sergeant 1st Class
Stations: ?, Orange, Western District ( 1969 ), ?, Scientific ( Parramatta )( 18 Division )( 1977 ), Scientific Section – Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 7 November 1955 to 28 March 1985 = 29 years, 4 months, 21 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 7 November 1955 to 28 March 1985 = 29 years, 4 months, 21 days, Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 0 months, 19 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 35 years, 2 months, 0 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system, however:
National Police Medal for Ethical and Good Conduct – granted ? ? ?
Born: Sunday 9 March 1930 in Lithgow, NSW
Died on: Thursday 28 May 2020
Age: 90 years, 2 months, 19 days
Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 4 June 2020 ( already held )
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ???
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Funerals, ?
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2024 )
ERNIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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May they forever Rest In Peace
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Ernest KELLY Obituary
KELLY Ernest John ‘Ernie’
Late of Jewells
Passed away 28th May, 2020
Former Det. Sgt. 1st Class
NSW Police
Dearly loved husband of Elaine.
Respected Life Member of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society.
The family and friends of Ernie are respectfully advised that due to current restrictions his Funeral will be by invitation only.
For those who wish, Ernie’s service will be streamed live at 10am on Thursday 4th June, 2020.
Ernest KELLY Obituary (2020) – Legacy Remembers
Hi Greg, I saw this on Day of the Roses – Granville Disaster FB page and thought you might be interested:
Granville continues…. A couple of years ago (I think) I travelled north to meet a frail 90+ man named Ernest J Kelly.
You see, during research and comradeship with many, his daughter arranged our meeting.
Ernie was the original police forensic photographer on the day who was stationed at Parramatta. He was not only responsible for the pics but was instrumental in building the mock train set for the inquiry, which he received a commendation for.
His daughter who is completing her Paramedic Degree informed me that after an ageing illness, Ernie passed away this week.
On behalf of the Granville Train Disaster Association and myself, we will continue to celebrate his life and thank him for his service.
R.I.P.
Scientific Police – December 1979Front Row L – R
Det Sgt 2/c A.J. WOOD, Det Sgt 2/c E.J. KELLY # 8227, Det Insp J.E. SNOWDEN # 5900, Det Insp J.E. MERRETT # 5596 ( O.I.C. ), Det Sgt 1/c R.R. BROWN, Det Sgt 3/c D.W. WARDROBE # 9456, Det Sgt 2/c B. GIBSON
2nd Row L – R:
Det Sgt 3/c L.K. CAMPBELL # 9618, P.C. Sgt 2/c J.H. SOILAND # 8462, Det SenCon J.R. HESLOP, P.C. Const S.J. HENKEL, Det SenCon D.J. HUGHES, Dets Sgt 3/c D.J. CHIVERS.
3rd Row L – R:
Det SenCon R.W. MILLINGEN, P.C. Cst P.J. MARCON, Det SenCon C.S. IRELAND, P.C. Cst G.V. HALLETT, Det Cst 1/c D.M. MARTIN, P.C. Cst R.N. ADAMS, P.C. Cst 1/c D.J. RANSOME 4th Row L – R: P.C. Cst B.W. RITCHIE, P.C. Cst P.E. McCAMLEY, P.C. Cst S.O. HASSELL, P.C. Cst 1/c N.J. RAYMOND, P.C. Cst N.M. MYRIS, Det SenCst S.G. PASSMORE # 13358
ABSENT:
Det Sgt 3/c N.G. EZART, Det Sgt 3/c R.W. JOHNSON, Det SenCon W.F.W. DAY, Det SenCon E.L. OOSTERHOFF, Det SenCon M.R. EDWARDS, Det SenCon R.A. NAPIER, Det SenCon R.H. MUNDAY # 12657, P.W. Det SenCon V.L. FLEMING, Det SenCst R.J.W. BARBER, P.C. SenCst D.J. TYSOE, P.C. Cst 1/c T.P. BAKER, Det Cst 1/c R.B. MUSGRAVE, P.C. Cst 1/c P.A. SAMDEMAN, P.C. Cst 1/c J.A. AHERN, P.C. Cst 1/c P.J. HOLDER, P.C. Cst G.L. MURPHY, P.C. Cst G.C. RATCLIFFE, P.C. Cst G.J. CLAUSEN, P.C. Cst M. CONWAY
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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
5 June 2024
Updated 30 June 2024 with Live Stream, photos and additional information.
Updated 22 July 2025 with photo of Scientific Police and links.
I knew Ernie when we worked at Orange in the 1960’s. He was a gentleman and a fine scientific officer. RIP Ernie
Ernie was natures gentleman. He was a Police Officer first and a tremendous scientific investigator second. He made a number of scale models for the assistance of investigators and the coroner. One of those models was of Bathurst gaol and the Granville train disaster. It is very sad to hear of his passing, notwithstanding it was 4 years ago. May Ernie Forever Rest in Eternal Peace.