Bernard Michael NIVEN
aka Fox
“possibly” related to
J.A.G. NIVEN, NSWPF # 7384
H.A. NIVEN, NSWPF # 8360
New South Wales Police Force – Resigned ?
Registered # 11946
Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy with Class 107 on Monday 16 May 1966 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 18 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 27 June 1966 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 30 days )
Constable – appointed 27 June 1967
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 27 June 1975
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 13 February 1982
Appears in the 1987 ‘Stud Book’ as a Sgt 3/c but does not appear in the 1988 issue
Born 28 November 1944
Stationed: Police Prosecutor, Sutherland in the 1970’s. Police Prosecutor, Waverley in the 1980’s.
Died 29 August 2014
Illness – heart, St Vincent’s Hospital
Funeral to be advised ( cremated )
Bernie NIVEN was a well respected member of the New South Wales Police Force and a Police Prosecutor before his resignation to take up a position as Barrister.
He was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1986, practising in Appellate & Criminal law with ‘Seven Windeyer Chambers, 225 Macquarie St, Sydney – which was established in 1984.
NIVEN, Bernard Michael.
(Bernie)
28.11.1944 – 29.08.2014Much loved and loving husband of Meredith and father of Scott, Jodie, Craig, Rosie, Georgie, Michael and Isabella.He laughed loudly, all
the time.
He refused to worry about what did not matter.
He ran late, frequently.
He was easily distracted, especially when driving.
We adored him and will miss him terribly.
Privately Cremated
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 30, 2014
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NIVEN, Bernard Michael.
(Bernie)
28.11.1944 – 29.08.2014
Much loved and loving husband of Meredith and father of Scott, Jodie, Craig, Rosie, Georgie, Michael and Isabella.He laughed loudly, all the time.
He refused to worry about what did not matter.
He ran late, frequently.
He was easily distracted, especially when driving.
We adored him and will miss him terribly.
Privately Cremated
Published in
The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 30, 2014
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We rowed surf boats together 5/6 days for 12 years at carnivals around Australia Bernie was so good & such fun just good memories
The Fox had a laugh that will endure in the hearts of all who were blessed to have known him. From one of his former trainee Police Prosecutors and fellow Barrister, sincere condolences to Meredith and Family.
He was my friend for over 45 years. I will miss him sadly. Just wish I could say goodbye.
A good mate
A good cop
A good barrister
A great bloke
Bernie, 12 years of rowing and training 7 months a year built up a lifetime bond with you. I’m glad I saw you recently and had the opportunity of sharing a farewell hug and tell you that I love you. Miss you old mate. To Meredith and family I’m thinking of you and god bless – also love from Ali.
First published on 2 September 2014.
Updated 2 August 2025