Kevin Patrick BARBER   

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Horsley St, Kooringal, NSW.  Formerly of Narrandera, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   

John William BARBER, NSWPF # 4474   ?  

Roy BARBER, NSWPF # 5023   ?      

Colin R. BARBER, NSWPF # 9412   ?  

Richard J. BARBER, NSWPF # 13824   ?  

Len BARBER, NSWPF # ???? ( Redfern Academy Law Instructor )

Larry R. BARBER, NSWPF # 16584   ?  

M. BARBER, NSWPF # 19585   ?  

Kevin is “possibly” a Rejoinee.  

I have found data with his details and Registered number 13021 – having joined the NSWPF on Monday 19 February 1968 with Class 114 who were Sworn In on 1 April 1968 and possibly becoming a Constable on Friday 28 February 1969.  

That Registered number ( 13021 ) does not come up in any of my ‘ Stud Books ‘.  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  119   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4689   

 Regd. # 13021

Regd. #  13736   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  12 May 1969  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 23 June 1969 ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 August 1974   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 27 August 1978   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable   

Stations:     ?, West Wyalong?, Tallimba?, ?, Narrandera ( GDs )( Griffith LAC ) – Resignation   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 May 1969     to   10 January 2000    =  31 years,    7  months,    29  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 12 May 1969    to   10 January 2000   =  31 years,    7  months,    29  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     25  years,   8  months,   7  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     57  years,   2  months,   15  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  3 September 1985 ( SenCon )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted  3 October 1995 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Monday 26 October 1942 in Echuca, Victoria    

Died on:  Wednesday 17 September 2025 @ 10.30pm  

Age:   82   years,   10  months,   22  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

Cause:  Tumors of the brain / brain bleed and clot

Event location:   Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, NSW   

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 26 September 2025 @ 11am  

Funeral location:  Sacred Heart Church, 245 Lake Albert Rd, Kooringal, NSW   

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:  Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Nelson Dve, Lake Albert, NSW  

Wake date:  Friday 26 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Daniel Woods Funeral Care, 2 Station Pce, Wagga Wagga, NSW   

Buried at:  Cremated  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Kevin Patrick BARBER

Kevin Patrick BARBER — Daniel Woods Funeral Care

Steve Turner

Thursday 18 September 2025 @ 11.15am

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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
18 September 2025 

Updated 19 September 2025 with last date of service ( and calculations ) &  funeral location and date.

Updated 25 September 2025 with funeral details.

Timothy John Jude THOMAS   

AKA Timothy THOMAS, Tim THOMAS, Thommo, ?    

* Nickname:  ?    

Late of   ?    

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 247    

Regd. #  28033      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 29 October 1990  ( aged 31  years,  1  months,  13  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 26 April 1991   ( aged  31  years,   7  months,   11  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ? ( YES )      

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant    

Stations:     ?, Lakemba ( 1990s ), ?, PSC investigations & Field Services, ?, Professional Standards Command – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 28 October 1990      to  18 July 2021    =   30   years,   8 months,   20 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  28 October 1990     to  18 July 2021   =   30  years,   8 months,   20 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     4 years,   1  months,   26  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     61  years,   10  months,   3  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:  Tuesday 15 September 1959 

Died on:  Saturday 13 September 2025 ( 2 days shy of his 66th birthday ) @ 3.30am  

Age:   65  years,   11  months,   29  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  CJD Brain disease    

Event location:   Calvary Hospital, Kogarah, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date:  May / June 2025   

Funeral date:  Thursday 25 September 2025 @ 11am   

Funeral location:   the Foundation Room, Wanda Surf Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW   

All Friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.

Sutherland PAC will provide an official Police Guard of Honour.

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ? TBA    

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

TIM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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.

**********

Cal
17 September 2025 

Larry William BRIDGE   

AKA Larry BRIDGE, Bridgie, Bridgey   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of West Haven, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  159   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  18169       

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  17 April 1978  ( aged   31  years,   7  months,   5  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed  Monday 26 June 1978  ( aged   31  years,   9  months,   14  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed  26 June 1983   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 26 June 1987    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant   

Stations:     ?, Firearms Registry – Retirement         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 April 1978    to   8 September 1993 =   15 years, 4 months, 22 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From 17 April 1978    to   8 September 1993   =   15  years,    4  months,    22  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     32  years,   0  months,   1  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    46  years,   11  months,   27  days    

NASHOS 

Service name:                  Australian Army  

Service number:              2786506

Rank:                                 Lance-Bombardier

Unit Name:                      Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery  – Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery   16 March 1968 – 18 March 1969  

Date of birth:                  ?

Place of birth:                 ?

Date of intake:                ?

Date of exit:                     ?

Total Days:                       365  

NS Training:                     ?

National Service:             YES  

Follow Up Training:        ?

Basic Training:                 ?

Next of Kin:                       ?

Medals:                              None for display

We have received advice of the death today, Tuesday 9 September 2025 of Larry William Bridge. He would have turned 79 later this week.

Larry died suddenly at home. He was a National Serviceman who served with the Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery in Vietnam from March 1968 until March 1969.

After his military commitment, Larry had a distinguished career with the NSW Police Force. Funeral details will be supplied when arranged.

RIP Larry William Bridge

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

pjbruce88@outlook.com

Death Notice – 2786506 Larry William Bridge – RAA

Awards:  National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( Sgt )   

 Born:   Thursday 12 September 1946  in Sydney, NSW         

Died on:  Tuesday 9 September 2025     

Age:   78 years,   11  months,   28  days  ( 3 days shy of his 79th birthday )   

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:   Home 

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Monday 29 September 2025 @ 10am    

Funeral location:   Uniting Church, Bold St, Laurieton, NSW   

Mid North Coast Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

LARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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.

**********

Cal
11 September 2025 

Rachel Jade HOBDEN   

AKA Rachel Jade GRABIANSKI  

* Nickname: 

Late of Dubbo, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   

Ian HOBDEN, NSWPF # 45118 ( Sgt )( Husband )      

Colin HOBDEN, NSWPF # 14462   

Cliff HOBDEN, NSWPF # 21034         

David John HOBDEN, VicPol # 23192

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) – External Security Vetting Unit, Criminal Records Unit, Parliamentary Liaison Unit

AFP – Regd. # 15866

6 November 2006 – 14 April 2009

* * * * * * * * * 

New South Wales Police Force  – Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn      

NSWPF – Regd. #  2007291  

Rank:  Commenced with NSWPF in 2018  as a Clerk 1/2     

Administration Officer – Western Region 22 October 2018 – August 2022

Regional Media Liasion Officer ( Western ) – 12 September 2022 – 7 September 2025

Final Rank: =   Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn   

Stations:     ?, Western Region – Death        

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  22 October 2018  to  7 September 2025 =    6 years,  10  months,  16 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:   0  years,   0  months,   0  days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    41  years,  8  months,  17  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system – h9owever:

1 November 2022 – granted the Region Commanders Certificate of Merit

16 December 2022 – granted the NSW Police Commissioners Emergency Commendation     

 Born:  Wednesday 21 December 1983   

Died on:  Sunday 7 September 2025 @ 4.15PM         

Age:   41   years,   8 months,   17  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Not eligible    

Cause:  Cancer – Breast   

Event location:   Royal Princes Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:  September 2022      

Funeral date:  Thursday 25 September 2025 @ 10am   

Funeral location:  St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane Street, Dubbo, NSW 

Orana Mid West Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour at the Church Service     

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Abbey Funeral Home, 93 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, NSW  

Buried at:  Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

Rachel IS NOT currently mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills   but is entitled to be.  

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Deepest condolences to Ian and their two children, Jensen & Evelyn in your loss of Rach.

Condolences are also extended to other family and friends.

From Ian – 8 September 2025

I just wanted to drop a message and thank everyone for their heart felt comments and best wishes….I have read everyone of them, and although would take me ages to like and reply to each, my family and I love all the support and generosity that has been shown to us.

Unfortunately Rachel passed away about 4:15 yesterday afternoon, and I was the lucky one to be sitting by her side and holding her hand as she took her last breath. At that time the world lost a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, a colleague….an all round trooper and battler.

She fought this disease with everything she had and not once showed the toll it was taking on her; she smiled, worked and just got on with it. A true testament to the world.

She will be forever be missed, loved and cherished

Please help if you can

https://www.gofundme.com/…/honouring-rachel-by…

Hi I’m Sarah, And I’m raising funds to show our support to Rachel, Ian and their 2 kids Jensen (13) and Evelyn (9).

3 years ago Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she has fought hard these last 3 years with treatments and trials, but sadly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Rachel has done everything to continue to fight for more time.. but sadly last Wednesday night, Rachel was taken to hospital with internal bleeding. Rachel was flown to RPA in Sydney on Thursday for life saving treatment, Sadly Ian has now been told that his beautiful wife Rachel is unlikely to survive through this. Ian will continue to stay in Sydney by his wife’s side in the ICU. We prayer they are able to make Rachel stable enough to be transported back to Dubbo hospital, to be surrounded by her loved ones.

I know times are tough for everyone, but if you have the means to donate any amount. I know Ian and the kids would be very appreciative to take the financial burden off them, while they go through this very sad time.

UPDATE

3rd September 2025

by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser

Thank you so much to everyone who has kindly donated. I know how much this means to Ian and Rachel.

With permission from Ian, we share an update with you all.

Sadly there is no positive news to bring you, Rachel is still in the ICU at RPA, with Ian by her side.

Her immediate family has now been and visited, her 2 beautiful children Jensen and Evelyn have been and spent some time with their mum.

Rachel has been taken off all treatment and made to be comfortable…

Please keep Rachel, Ian, Jensen and Evelyn in your prayers.

Please also keep Rachel’s Family in your thoughts as they go through this unimaginable pain. Rachel’s mum Kay, Rachel’s sister Ali, Rachel’s brothers Ben, Nick, Matt, Nathan and their partners and kids..

UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER

By Sarah Wilkinson

It is with heavy hearts and tears in my eyes that I share the news that Rachel has sadly passed away.

She left this world peacefully, with her loving husband Ian by her side as she took her final breaths.

Rachel was deeply loved by all who knew her — her kindness, strength, and warmth touched so many lives. Her presence will be missed more than words can express.

Rachel will be welcomed to heaven with her dad waiting with open arms for his beloved daughter, and her two dogs at her feet..

Ian thanks everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this time.

Please keep Ian, Jensen & Evelyn in your thoughts. As well as all of Rachel & Ian’s family as they go through difficult time.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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
9 September 2025 

Updated 17 September 2025 with Funeral details.

Updated 29 September 2025 with Live Stream video.

Kevin Joseph WELSH   

AKA  KEVIN WELSH, KEV WELSH, WELSHY   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  105    

New South Wales Police Force       

Uniform # 539    

Regd. #  11739      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 1 November 1965  ( aged  20  years,  10  months,  19  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 6 December 1965 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 23 days )    

Constable – appointed 1 December 1966    

Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 August 1971    

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed  31 August 1975    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 26 June 1982   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Senior Sergeant  

Stations:     ?, North District ( 1966 / 1969 ), ?, Barwon LAC – Retirement         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1965      to   3 November 2000    =   35 years,  0 months,  2 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 1 November 1965     to   3 November 2000   =   35 years,  0 months,  2 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     24  years,   9  months,   27  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   10  months,   21  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  15 April 1981 ( SenCon )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted  28 May 1992 ( Sgt )   

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted  4 September 2001 ( Former SenSgt )   

 Born:   Wednesday 13 December 1944 in Wauchope, NSW    

Died on:  Saturday 30 August 2025     

Age:  80   years, 8  months,  17  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:   Wednesday 17 September 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:   Saint Nicholas Church, Cnr White and Marius Street’s, Tamworth, NSW

All friends and colleagues are invited to attend. 

the Oxley Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour at the Service.     

LIVE STREAM   – NIL   

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour: Shaun Hamilton Funerals P/Ltd, 125 Marius St, Tamworth, NSW  

Buried at:  Tamworth Regional Council Lawn Cemetery,  Showground Road, Tamworth, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )    

KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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.

**********

Cal
8 September 2025 

Edward KRAMER   

AKA Ed KRAMER, 

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Baulkham Hills, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’   Nil  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #   128    

NSW Police Cadet #  2098  

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4403   

Regd. #   14793    

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 21 February 1966  ( aged   16  years,   10  months,   16  days )     –   Resigned 1 June 1967.   

Recommenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 9 August 1971 ( aged  22 years, 4  months, 4  days )

Probationary Constable – appointed   20 September 1971  ( aged   22  years,   5  months,   15  days )    

Constable – appointed 20 September 1972   

Constable 1st Class – appointed  20 September 1976   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 20 September 1980    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 April 1988  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant  

Stations:   Waverley ( 10 Division ), Four Wheels ( 20 Division ), Castle Hill ( 33 Division ), Parramatta District ( 18 Division ), Rosehill ( 18 Division ), Granville ( 18 Division ) – Retirement   ( H.O.D. )        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 August 1971      to   17 January 2003    =   31  years,  5 months,  8 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 9 August 1971     to   17 January 2003   =   31  years,  5 months,  8 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     22  years,   8  months,   12  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   9  months,   12  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988  ( SenCon )

Commended for Good Police Work during the arrest of two offenders – granted 9 January 1990  ( Sgt )    

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( Sgt )

NSW Police Medal – granted 4 June 2003 ( Former Sgt )

4th Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 4 June 2003 ( Former Sgt )   

 Born:  Tuesday 5 April 1949 in Goppingen, West Germany   

Died on:  Friday 29 August 2025        

Age:  76   years,   4  months,   24  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:   Dementia   

Event location:   Baulkham Hills, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Memorial Service Funeral date: Monday 3 November 2025 @ 11am 

Funeral location:  Toongabbie Sports Club, 12 Station Rd, Toongabbie, NSW  

At the family’s request a public funeral will not be held however a celebration of Ed’s life will be held on a date to be confirmed at the Toongabbie Bowling Club..

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

EDWARD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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It is with great sadness that I inform friends and colleagues of the passing of my dear friend of 46 years, Edward (Ed) Kramer, aged 76 who passed away on Friday 29^th August 2025, at Baulkham Hills, surrounded by his family.

His passing was the result of a his long battle with dementia.

Ed served the people of NSW from 1971 to his retirement (HOD) in 2003.  He was an outstanding leader, mentor, a hard and strong man well respected by those who worked with him.  He was my buddy when I joined the NSWPF in 1979 and we’ve been close mates ever since.

Ed was a husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his dear wife, Barbara, daughters Joanne and Karen and their families.

I am sure that all who knew Ed will join me in sending condolences to his family and friends.

Ed did not want a funeral, following his wishes private arrangements will be made by his family.

It is anticipated that at some point ( to be advised ) there will be a memorial get together.

Kind regards

Paul Jacob
# 18752

Upon joining the NSW Police Cadets – Edward was described as:

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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.

**********

Cal
8 September 2025 

Updated 11 September 2025

Updated 6 October 2025 with Memorial Service information and invitation.

Matthew Philip HOFFMAN

AKA Matthew HOFFMAN, Mat HOFFMAN, Matt HOFFMAN, Hoff, The Hoff, Hoffo     

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  Lawrence HOFFMAN, NSWPF # 16046   ?   

Bruce HOFFMAN, NSWPF # 17657   ?   

Glen HOFFMAN, NSWPF # 16721   ? 

W. HOFFMAN, NSWPF # 20718   ?

F. HOFFMAN, NSWPF # 22856   ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #    214

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  22347    

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 4 August 1985  ( aged  19  years,   10  months,   7  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 18 October 1985  ( aged   20  years,   0  months,   20  days )    

Constable – appointed  18 October 1986  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )  

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Detective Senior Constable  

Stations:     ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division ) – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 4 August 1985      to   21 July 2022    =  36  years,    11  months,    17  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 4 August 1985     to   21 July 2022   =  36  years,    11  months,    17  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     3  years,   1  months,   4  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     56  years,   9  months,   23  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  4 September 2001 ( Det SenCon )  

 Born:  Tuesday 28 September 1965       

Died on:  Monday 25 August 2025   

Age:    59  years,   10  months,   28  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Cancer ( type = ? )  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 5 September 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:   Macarthur Memorial Gardens, 166/176 St Andrews Road, Varroville NSW

his will afford friends and colleagues the opportunity to sign Matthew Hoffman’s coffin as part of a special tribute and farewell.

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Wake location:   ? TBA  

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

Buried at:     ? TBA    

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )    

MATT is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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
27 August 2025 

Barry Alexander MELOUNEY   

AKA Barry MELOUNEY, Bazza MELOUNEY, Baz MELOUNEY  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Harrington, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’      ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #   081    

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   9492       

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1959  ( aged   25  years,   2 months,   26  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed “possibly” Monday 7 December 1959  ( aged   25  years,   4 months,   0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1965   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )  

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 July 1975   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed  1 January 1983   

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 December 1984  

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant 1st Class  

Stations:   Hornsby ( 16 Division )( ProCst ), North Sydney ( 6 Division ), Vice Squad, 21 Division ( 1962 – 1964 ), Hornsby ( 16 Division )( Plain Cloths )( 1964 ), North Sydney ( 6 Division )( Dets )( 10 years ), Redfern ( 7 Division )( GDs )( 2 years ), CIB Enquiry Office, Burwood ( 9 Division )( Detective Sgt )( 1976 ), Five Dock ( 9 Division ), Eastwood ( 17 Division )( Station Sgt ), Ryde ( 17 Division )( Sgt 2/c ), Gladesville ( 17 Division )( Patrol Commander ) – Retirement  

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   2 November 1959     to  4 November 1989    =    30  years,   0  months,    2  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   2 November 1959    to 4 November 1989 =    30  years,    0  months,    2  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     35 years,   9  months,   14  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   2  months,   28  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted  10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )  

 Born:  Tuesday 7 August 1934  

Died on:  Monday 18 August 2025    

Age:    91  years,   0  months,   11  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive     

Cause:  Cancer (  Lung    )   

Event location:   at home  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Monday 1 September 2025 @ 11am  

Funeral location:  Manning Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Rd, Pampoolah, NSW  

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Wake location:  Manning Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Rd, Pampoolah, NSW  

Wake date:  Monday 1 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Becker Family Funerals, 19 Victoria St, Taree, NSW  

Buried at:  Cremated  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )    

BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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CLASS 081

4 row ( l to r ):

L. C. Bennett; D. W. Stolle # 9460; M. W. Kirk # 9512; R. C. Landers; B. Symons; A. Southall # 9527; John C. Dunbar # 9482; Peter J. Martin # 9528; B. K. Leaney # 9533; D. W. McLaughlin; J. R. Dorsett # 9498; P. W. Medway # 9444; J. McGregor # 9518; F. J. Ryder # 9506; Ray. N. Morris # 9517; P. R. Clemson # 9523; J. O. Parry; P. J. Woodward # 9478; D. C. Newton # 9480; Rod. L. Power # 9477; A. W. McDonald # 9510; B. A. Kearns; P. R. Leembruggen # 9530; R. G. Dunn.

3rd row ( l to r ):

E. H. Williamson # 9507; Syd. K. Isedale # 9490; T. G. Purcell # 9468; Allen J. Murphy # 9509; A. P. Lynch # 9500; R. W. Stone # 9488; M. C. Adams; H. J. P. Munro # 9484; J. E. Hawley # 9522; S. C. Heckenberg # 9487; H. T. Auliff # 9464; Barry A. Melouney # 9492; M. R. Turk # 9526; Anthony C. Frost # 9516; C. A. Hermanson # 9525; Edward ( Ted ) F. Doherty # 9446; W. McCormick # 9529; Ken. J. Williams # 9461; M. C. Moy # 9449; K. G. McNeill # 9455; A. D. Morris # 9469; R. L. Scarf # 9457; J.R. Press # 9462; R. J. Mahoney # 9514.

2nd row ( l to r ):

J. J. McNamara # 9465; T. J. Webber # 9504; B. A. Bennett # 9453; J. F. Bostock # 9535; R. N. Thornett; W. A. Allan; K. J. Hall; Mick R. Hay # 9452; Ken. Waters # 9494 or 9505; Keith Waters # 9494 or 9505; G. N. Crouch # 9532; R. C. Rogerson # 9536; D. S. McAfee # 9459; G. A. Wilson # 9470; B. Garland # 9511; J. Peterlin # 9503; Thom. C. Coleman # 9496; R. J. Canning # 9473; Victor A. Schweikert # 9458; R. Pearson; B. Kerrison # 9485; J. G. Kinnane; L. R. Kriss # 9483.

Front row – seated- ( l to r ):

Sergeant 3/c. Ben Hall; C. C. Greenham; G. R. Gibb # 9445; R. C. Jenner # 9486; J. C. McGingley; Darcy W. Cluff # 9463; R. J. Graham # 9467; David E. Nelson # 9481; F. B. McGoldrick; Ernest G. Mercer # 9515; E. W. Kelly; J. Kelly # 9531; Sergeant 1/c. Sligar # 8146; Sergeant 1/c. Barber # 4474; Sergeant 3/c. Porch; Miss. Sylvia W. Paull # P/W 0038; Mrs. Eileen. M. McLean # P/W 0037; Miss. June W. Fielding # P/W 0039; S. Favot # 9493; J. P. Boon # 9519; L. E. Ervine # 9497; R. T. Milligan # 9479; Denis W. Wardrobe # 9456; D. C. Rugers; H. V. Clarke.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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
20 August 2025 

Updated 21 August 2025 with Funeral Home details.

Lionel Duff KELLOCK    APM  

AKA Lionel KELLOCK   

Late of Malabar, NSW   

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: 

G.D. KELLOCK, NSWPF # ????

Dianne R. CAREY aka D.R. KELLOCK, ( f ) NSWPF # 17287   ?   

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  or  Police Training College – Penrith –  Class #  ? ? ?   

NSW Police Cadet #  0806   

New South Wales Police Force   

Regd. #  7412   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 13 April 1949 ( aged 15 years, 7 months, 15 days )    

Commenced National Service during December 1951 and enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aircraftsman, completing the required service in March 1953.

Probationary Constable- appointed 29 August 1952  ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )    

Constable – appointed ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed ? ? ?   

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )    

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1968   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 August 1975    

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978    

Inspector – appointed 26 March 1982    

Chief Inspector – appointed  ? ? ?   

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?  

Chief Superintendent – appointed  15 May 1985  

Final Rank: =  ?   

Stations:  ?,  “possibly” Internal Affairs, ?

Service: From 13 April 1949   to   ? ? 1991 = 40+ years Service  

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?  

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?  

Awards:  Silver Baton Award ( Police ) – 1952  

National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( C/Supt )   

Silver Jubilee Medal – granted 1 August 1977

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 12 June 1989  ( C/Supt )

Aircraft Lionel Duff KELLOCK, APM – Anniversary of National Service 1951 – 1972 Medal – granted 21 January 2002

 Born: Tuesday 29 August 1933

Died on:  Tuesday 19 April 2022

Age:  88 years, 7 months, 21 days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

Funeral date:  Thursday 5 May 2022 @ 2pm  

Funeral location:   Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Military Rd, Matraville, NSW  

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any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument:  Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )

LIONEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

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Police Widow, Ruth Ada KELLOCK, passed away on 4 March 2023.

Her funeral was held at Boland funeral Chapel, 29 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra, NSW on Wednesday 15 March 2023 @ 2pm.

Lionel Kellock Obituary

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 19 December 1979, page 8

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110974478

The Sydney Morning Herald    Thursday 5 March 1953    page 3

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18360093

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
20 August 2025 

Spencer Ernest BROADBENT  

AKA Spencer BROADBENT  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Cessnock, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  ,  Police Training College – Penrith –  Class #    025 ?

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  5973     

Rank:  Commenced Training at Penrith ? Police Academy on Monday 19 January 1948  ( aged   22  years,   1  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed  Monday 2 February 1948  ( aged   22  years,   1  months,   12  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed  21 August 1961

Final Rank: =   Senior Constable    

Stations:     ?, North East District ( c1968 ), Smithtown  ( Macleay area )       

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 19 January 1948     to     ? ? ?  =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: Monday 19 January 1948    to   ? ? ? =    ? years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system  

 Born:  Monday 21 December 1925 in Bathurst, NSW

Died on:  Monday 29 July 1968        

Age:    42  years,   7  months,   8  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    ? ? ?

Funeral location:      ?

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:  Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, NSW 

Grave Location:  Section:  Rose A        Row: 1    Plot: 32

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )    

 SPENCER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 27 September 1968 (No.114), page 3946

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954),

Saturday 3 February 1940, page 10

There are several articles, on the Trove website, for a Constable BROADBENT from Smithtown Police Station but I can’t confirm if it is, in fact, this man.

Spencer is also named HERE.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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
18 August 2025