Colin Francis WILSON

19/08/2026

Colin Francis WILSON

AKA Colin WILSON, Col WILSON, Willo

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 123

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 3098 & 1318

Regd. # 14187

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 11 May 1970 ( aged 23 years, 0 months, 6 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 22 June 1970 ( aged 23 years, 1 months, 17 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 June 1975

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Last appears in the 1979 ‘ Stud Book ‘ but not the 1984 issue

Final Rank: = Constable 1st Class

Stations: ?,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 11 May 1970 to Saturday 31 December 1983 = 13 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? 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

Colin Francis WILSON 05 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Colin Francis WILSON

Born: Tuesday 6 May 1947 in Nowra, NSW

Died on: Monday 17 August 2026

Age: 79 years, 3 months, 12 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinsonism and pneumonia

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

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 ( August 2026 )

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Fae Wilson

17 August 2026

Colin Francis Wilson

06/05/1947 – 17/08/2026

it is with a heavy heart & much sadness that Col gave up his fight today after struggling the effects of Lewy’s Body Dementia, parkinsonism and pneumonia.

He is going to be missed by myslef, our children Daniel & Belinda, and all our grandchildren, his brothers Barry & Dennis, their wives and families along with our extended families & friends.

As Colin was a private person his request was to be no funeral and will be privately cremated.

Colin Francis WILSON 06 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Colin Francis WILSON

Class 123 - 01 - Sworn In 22 June 1970 — Class 123

Class 123 - 02 - Sworn In 22 June 1970 — Class 123 – 02 – Sworn In 22 June 1970

Colin Francis WILSON 04 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Colin Francis WILSON & Fae WILSON

Colin Francis WILSON 02 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Colin Francis WILSON & Fae WILSON

Colin Francis WILSON 03 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Fae WILSON & Colin Francis WILSON

Colin Francis WILSON 01 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Colin Francis WILSON

Colin Francis WILSON 07 - NSWPF 14187 - Died 17 Aug 2026 — Colin Francis WILSON
AKA Colin WILSON, Col WILSON, Willo
Nickname: ?
Late of   ?
Relations in ‘the job’ ?
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 123
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 3098 & 1318
Regd. # 14187
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 11 May 1970 ( aged 23 years, 0 months, 6 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 22 June 1970  ( aged 23 years, 1 months, 17 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 June 1975
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Last appears in the 1979 ‘ Stud Book ‘ but not the 1984 issue
Final Rank: = Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 11 May 1970 to Saturday 31 December 1983 =    13 years,   ? months, ? days Service

* Story behind any Nickname:

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Peter Sampson DARE

19/08/2026

Peter Sampson DARE SC

AKA PETER DARE, PETE DARE

* Nickname: ” The Silver Tongued Detective ”

Late of Young – formerly of Mosman, NSW

Pog ma horn

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:

B.E.A. DARE, NSWPF # 9694 Born in 1938 ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 110

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 5038

Regd. # 12461

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 3 April 1967 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 18 days )

Constable – appointed 3 April 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 April 1972

Detective – appointed 3 September 1976 Detectives Course 2 of 1976

Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976

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

Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Police Prosecutor ( c1970 at Campsie ), ?, Chatswood ( Dets )( c early 1970s ), ?, Fraud Squad – Resignation

After the NSWPF, Pete was a Magistrate at Young & Wagga Wagga Local Court

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 20 February 1967 to 7 December 1979 = 12 years, 9 months, 17 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: Monday 20 February 1967 to 7 December 1979 = 12 years, 9 months, 17 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 46 years, 8 months, 4 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 32 years, 3 months, 21 days

Awards: No Find

Born: Saturday 16 August 1947 at Cremorne, NSW

Died on: Tuesday 11 August 2026

Age: 78 years, 11 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Memorial Service Date: Friday 21 August 2026 @ noon

Memorial Location: 120 Monteagle Stock Route, East Rd, Monteagle, NSW

LIVE STREAM can be found HERE

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Patterson Brothers Funerals, Young

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2026 )

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Magistrate Peter Sampson Dare SC

Passed away peacefully on 11th August 2026.

Father of Amanda and Anthony.

Late of Young and formerly of Mosman.

Aged 78 Years
Rest In Peace

A Memorial service to celebrate Peter’s colourful life will be held on Friday 21st August 2026, at 120 Monteagle Stock Route E ‘Mosman’, Monteagle, commencing at 12 midday.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Magistrate Peter Sampson Dare SC – Patterson Brothers Funerals

Ray Hadley: Man jailed for contempt

Class 110 at Redfern Police Academy. 160 members in the Class who were Sworn In on 3 April 1967. Back Row ( L - R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ( 28 ) 4th Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 30 ) 3rd Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 ) 2nd Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 33 ) Front Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER # 12529, ?, Jan SHAW ( Female ), ?, ?, Sgt HORDER, Sgt Brian ANDREWS # 7525 or 9171 , ?, ?, ?, Roger DeLivera # 12493, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 ) Total = 153 — Class 110 at Redfern Police Academy.
160 members in the Class who were Sworn In on 3 April 1967.
Back Row ( L – R )
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ( 28 )
4th Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 30 )
3rd Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 )
2nd Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 33 )
Front Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER # 12529, ?, Jan SHAW ( Female ), ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Roger DeLivera # 12493, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 )
Total = 153

Class 110 - NSWPF - Redfern Academy — Class 110 – NSWPF – Redfern Academy

Class 110 - All the Police cyclist's from that Class. Sworn in 3 April 1967. Back Row ( L - R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Front Row: ?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER, ?, 'the Black Prince' Roger DeLivera ( born in Sri Lanka ) — Class 110 – All the Police cyclist’s from that Class. Sworn in 3 April 1967.
Back Row ( L – R ):
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?
Front Row:
?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER, ?, ‘the Black Prince’ Roger DeLivera ( born in Sri Lanka )

Detectives Course 2 of 1976. Commenced 15 June 1976 and concluded 3 September 1976.Back Row ( L - R ): F.J. FOX, J.N. THOMPSON, D.R. BREEDON, J.S. CLARK, D.Charlie SANDERSON, D.J. WILLIAMS, G.M. BROWN. Middle Row: V.R. JEFFERIES, G.T.R. PHILLIPS, J.D. SCOTT, I.M. KENNEDY, P.R. HARDGROVE, N.H. TEASEL, R.P.D. LETCHFORD, A.L. BECKE. Front Row: F.M. PEARCE, M.W. SCHLOEFELL ( Instructor ), Peter Samspon DARE # 12461 ( Instructor ), J.K. BOURKE ( Director ), N.E. KEELEY ( Instructor ), C.R. COLE ( Instructor ), N.S. GOULD ( Instructor ) G.J. MAHER. — Detectives Course 2 of 1976. Commenced 15 June 1976 and concluded 3 September 1976.

Back Row ( L – R ):

F.J. **FOX**, J.N. **THOMPSON**, D.R. **BREEDON**, J.S. **CLARK**, David Charlie **SANDERSON** # 14494, D.J. **WILLIAMS**, G.M. **BROWN**.

Middle Row:

V.R. **JEFFERIES**, G.T.R. **PHILLIPS**, J.D. **SCOTT**, I.M. **KENNEDY**, P.R. **HARDGROVE**, N.H. **TEASEL**, R.P.D. **LETCHFORD**, A.L. **BECKE**.

Front Row:

F.M. **PEARCE**, M.W. **SCHLOEFELL** ( Instructor ), Peter Sampson **DARE** # 12461 ( Instructor ), J.K. **BOURKE** ( Director ), N.E. **KEELEY** ( Instructor ), C.R. **COLE** ( Instructor ), N.S. **GOULD** ( Instructor ) G.J. **MAHER**.

Tony Calladine

16 August 2026

NSW Fallen Police FB Group:

Judicial Career & Notable Cases: Contempt Rulings: Gained statewide media attention for exercising judicial powers, such as sentencing individuals for contempt of court in regional registries. Criminal & Drug Sentencing: Presided over high-profile regional drug and assault trials, famously issuing stern public warnings regarding alcohol-fuelled violence and “king-hit” attacks in the Riverina district. Mental Health Act Applications: Frequently utilised provisions under the NSW Mental Health Act to direct troubled offenders towards institutional and agency support rather than custodial sentences where appropriate. Aged & Extenuating Circumstances: Noted for balancing community protection with pragmatic compassion, such as discharging elderly or pressured defendants on good behaviour bonds when distinct extenuating circumstances apply. Public Advocacy: Spoke out publicly regarding regional courthouse operations, resource allocation, and government cost-cutting measures affecting smaller regional communities in the Riverina.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4767449083484205&set=gm.3830257940448845&idorvanity=446374235503916

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Cal
19 August 2026

Thomas Gabriel FLATLEY

19/08/2026

Thomas Gabriel FLATLEY

AKA Thomas FLATLEY, Tom FLATLEY

* Nickname: ?

Late of Narrabeen, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 134

the last Class to wear the Old Uniform with NO checkered hat band.

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 4772

Regd. # 15746

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 26 February 1973 ( aged 30 years, 10 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 2 April 1973 ( aged 30 years, 11 months, 11 days )

Constable – appointed 2 April 1974

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 April 1978

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 2 April 1982

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 June 1988

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant ?/Class

Stations: ?, Northern Beaches L.A.C. – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 26 February 1973 to 8 March 2002 = 29 years, 0 months, 10 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: From Monday 26 February 1973 to 8 March 2002 = 29 years, 0 months, 10 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 24 years, 5 months, 0 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 59 years, 10 months, 14 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 25 June 1999 ( Sgt )

Born: Sunday 22 March 1942 in Galway, Ireland

Died on: Saturday 8 August 2026

Age: 84 years, 3 months, 17 days

Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 @ 11am

Funeral location: War Vets Chapel, Edmonson Dve, Narrabeen, NSW ( inside the RSL Village )

A private funeral has been held

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Gregory & Carr Traditional Funeral Directors, Gordon, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2026 )

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Thomas Flatley Obituary

FLATLEY, Thomas Gabriel.

Aged 84
Late of Narrabeen.
(Formerly of Galway, Ireland).

Beloved husband of Anne and father of Jillian and stepfather to Catherine and Mark.

He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Thomas’s Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at the War Vets Chapel,Edmonson Drive Narrabeen (inside the RSL Village) at 11.00am

GREGORY & CARR
Traditional Funeral Directors
Gordon 9498 4455

Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 15, 2026.

Simon Flatley

August 17, 2026

Condolences to Anne, Jillian and Mark. I’ve some great memories from a few years back when I visited Tom and Anne at their house. May he rest in peace.

Simon Flatley

August 17, 2026

sympathies to Toms stepdaughter Catherine too of course.

John Flatley

August 17, 2026

Deepest sympathies to Anne and all the family. May Tom rest in peace. We’re all thinking of you back in Galway. John and all the Flatley family.

https://tributes.smh.com.au/au/obituaries/smh-au/name/thomas-flatley-obituary?id=62189644

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Cal
19 August 2026

Daniel John BOURKE

19/08/2026

Daniel John BOURKE

AKA Daniel BOURKE, Dan BOURKE, Danny BOURKE, Bourky, Boone

* Nickname: Boone

Late of Port Macquarie, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 121

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 2778

Regd. # 13941

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 27 October 1969 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 26 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 8 December 1969 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 7 days )

Constable – appointed 8 December 1970

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( Yes )

Senior Constable – appointed 8 December 1978

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 November 1985

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ? ( Yes )

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: ?, Ashfield ( HWP ), Muswellbrook ( HWP )( 1973 ), Taree ( 69 Division )( joined Dets ), Orange ( Licencing Sgt ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 27 October 1969 to ? ? 2001 = 32 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 27 October 1969 to ? ? 2001 = 32 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 24 years, ? months, ? days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 51 years, ? months, ? days

Awards: National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 November 1995 ( Sgt 3/c )

Daniel John BOURKE 01A - NSWPF 13941 - Died 3 June 2026 — Daniel John BOURKE
AKA Daniel BOURKE, Dan BOURKE, Danny BOURKE, Bourky, Boone
Nickname: Boone

Born: Tuesday 1 August 1950 in Armidale, NSW

Died on: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Age: 75 years, 10 months, 2 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 15 June 2026 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: Innes Gardens Memorial Park Chapel, 21 Philip Charley Dve, Port Macquarie, NSW

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Mid Coast Funeral & Cremation Service, Port Macquarie, NSW

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 2026 )

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

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Daniel John BOURKE 02 — Daniel John BOURKE
AKA Daniel BOURKE, Dan BOURKE, Danny BOURKE, Bourky, Boone

Daniel John BOURKE 01 — Daniel John BOURKE
AKA Daniel BOURKE, Dan BOURKE, Danny BOURKE, Bourky, Boone

Daniel John BOURKE 03 — Daniel John BOURKE
AKA Daniel BOURKE, Dan BOURKE, Danny BOURKE, Bourky, Boone

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Sunday 2 August 1981, page 15

ROSEHILL

Bourke’s Law rules the opposition

SYDNEY: Bourke’s Law may have a hole in the neck, but he showed it did not affect his racing ability when he won the Kentucky Fried Chicken Stakes over 1400 m at Rosehill yesterday..

Part-owned by Taree detectives Dan Bourke and Peter Thomas, the impressive three-year-old gelding is named after the television series, Bourke’s Law.

Bourke’s Law, who has won $18,740 in stakes, was bought at the Scone Yearling Sales early last year for $800.

“This was because all other prospective buyers shunned him because of his gaping hole in the near side of his neck”, Thomas said.

‘The large indention, the size of a fist, is the result of an injection mishap when he was a weanling.

Bourke’s Law, the 5-4 favourite, trained by Max Lees at Broadmeadow and ridden by John Wade, came away over the final stages to win by 5½ lengths from Kaidaham, 5-1, with Star Power, 4-1, a long neck away third.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127058216

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8 June 2026

Updated 17 June 2026 with Live Stream, Retirement year and calculations.

Geoffrey Thomas POWELL

19/08/2026

Geoffrey Thomas POWELL

AKA Geoff POWELL, Geoffrey POWELL, Powley, Jeff POWELL

* Nickname: Powley

Late of Coachmans Dve, Whittingham, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 135

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 3516

Regd. # 15843

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 21 May 1973 ( aged 26 years, 5 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 2 July 1973 ( aged 26 years, 7 months, 5 days )

Constable – appointed 2 July 1974

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 July 1978

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 2 July 1982

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 10 June 1988

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, Gosford ( 37 Division )( late c1980s ), The Entrance ( 37 Division )( 1983 ), North Sydney ( 6 Division )( c1980s – 1990s ), ?

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 21 May 1973 to 8 April 2005 = 31 years, 10 months, 18 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 21 May 1973 to 8 April 2005 = 31 years, 10 months, 18 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 21 years, 1 months, 21 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 58 years, 4 months, 12 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )

Geoffrey Thomas POWELL 01A - NSWPF 15843 - Died 29 May 2026 — Geoffrey Thomas POWELL
AKA Geoff POWELL, Geoffrey POWELL, Powley, Jeff POWELL

Born: Wednesday 27 November 1946 at Paddington, NSW

Died on: Friday 29 May 2026

Age: 79 years, 6 months, 2 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 2 June 2026

Funeral location: Partridge Bros. funerals, 43 Kelso St, Singleton, NSW

LIVE STREAM NO LIVE STREAM. PRIVATE FUNERAL

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Partridge Bros. funerals, 43 Kelso St, Singleton, NSW

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 2026 )

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

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Geoffrey Thomas POWELL 02 - NSWPF 15843 - Died 29 May 2026 — Geoffrey Thomas POWELL
AKA Geoff POWELL, Geoffrey POWELL, Powley, Jeff POWELL
Nickname: Powley

Geoffrey Thomas POWELL 01 - NSWPF 15843 - Died 29 May 2026 — Geoffrey Thomas POWELL
AKA Geoff POWELL, Geoffrey POWELL, Powley, Jeff POWELL

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3 June 2026

Christopher Geoffrey VARDY

19/08/2026

Christopher Geoffrey VARDY

AKA Christopher VARDY, Chris VARDY, Vards

* Nickname: Egghead, Monster, Shags

Late of Moruya, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

John VERDY ( VARDY ), NSWP – Joined 5 September 1882 ( Stationed at Minto )

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 171

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 93922

Regd. # 20004

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Junior Trainee on Monday 24 March 1980 ( aged 17 years, 8 months, 13 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 26 June 1981 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 15 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1982

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1986

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( No )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: Campbelltown ( Warby St )( 35 Division )( GDs )( ProCst ), Four Wheels – Surry Hills ( 20 Division ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( June 1986 – 1989 ), ?, Far South Coast, Batemans Bay – Moruya ( Sgt ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 24 March 1980 to 10 November 2011 = 31 years, 7 months, 17 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From 24 March 1980 to 10 November 2011 = 31 years, 7 months, 17 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 14 years, 6 months, 15 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 49 years, 3 months, 30 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 17 April 1997 ( SenCon )

Christopher Geoffrey VARDY 01 - NSWPF 20004 - Died 25 May 2026 — Christopher Geoffrey VARDY
AKA Christopher VARDY, Chris VARDY
Nickname: Egghead

Born: Wednesday 11 July 1962 in Camden, NSW

Died on: Monday 25 May 2025

Age: 63 years, 10 months, 14 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – ( Multiple Myeloma )

Event location: ?, Hospital

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 5 June 2026 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Broulee Gardens, 195 Broulee Rd, Broulee, NSW

All welcome

LIVE STREAM link can be found HERE

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Broulee Memorial Gardens, 195 Broulee Rd, Broulee, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2026 )

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

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Christopher Geoffrey VARDY 02 - NSWPF 20004 - Died 25 May 2026 — Christopher Geoffrey VARDY
AKA Christopher VARDY, Chris VARDY
Nickname: Egghead

Condolences to Lynn, family and friends.

* 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
25 May 2026

Updated 28 May 2026 with funeral date and location.

Updated 3 June 2026 with correct Retirement date and various calculations.

Updated 4 June 2026 with Cancer type.

Morgan SPRUCE

19/08/2026

Morgan James Caris Vanyafailaore SPRUCE

AKA Morgan Spruce, Sprucie, Sprucey, Sprucy

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 331

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 52125

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 8 January 2017 ( aged 32 years, 7 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 18 August 2017 ( aged 33 years, 3 months, 2 days )

Final Rank: = Probationary Constable ( Resignation )

Stations: Tuggerah Lakes Police District – Resignation

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 8 January 2017 to 31 October 2017 = 0 years, 9months, 23 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 17 August 2017 to 31 October 2017= 0 years, 2 months, 14 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 8 years, 5 months, 19 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 33 years, 5 months, 15 days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Morgan SPRUCE 01 - NSWPF 52125 - Died 19 April 2026 — Morgan SPRUCE
AKA Sprucie, Morgan James Caris Vanyafailaore SPRUCE

Born: Wednesday 16 May 1984

Died on: Sunday 19 April 2026

Age: 31 years, 11 months, 3 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – Bowel

Event location: ?

Diagnosis date: Only 8 weeks prior to passing

Funeral date: Wednesday 6 May 2026 @ noon

Funeral location: Pettigrew Funerals, 7 Murray Dwyer Crt, Mayfield, NSW

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Funerals, Mayfield, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2026 )

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

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Our deepest condolences to his wife – Emma and their young sons, Darcy and Harvey.

Morgan was also a member of the R.F.S. & S.E.S.

Morgan SPRUCE 03 - NSWPF 52125 - Died 19 April 2026 — Morgan SPRUCE
AKA Sprucie, Morgan James Caris Vanyafailaore

Morgan SPRUCE 02 - NSWPF 52125 - Died 19 April 2026 — Morgan SPRUCE
AKA Sprucie, Morgan James Caris Vanyafailaore SPRUCE

* 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 May 2026

Updated 11 June 2026 with length of Service calculations.

Naomi Rose NICHOLS

19/08/2026

Naomi Rose NICHOLS

AKA Naomi NICHOLS, Na NICHOLS, Nammo, Nam

* Nickname: ?

Late of Toronto, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

New South Wales Police Force – General Support Officer ( G.S.O. )

Regd. # 8121353

Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Station on Monday ? ? 1981 ( aged 20+/- years, ? months, ? days )

Clerical Officer Grade 3/4 – appointed 20 October 1986 ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )

General Administrative Suppo0rt Officer – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = General Administrative Support Officer

Stations: ?, Belmont Police Station – Lake Macquarie Police District

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? 1981 to 17 May 2026 = 45+/- years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? 1981 to 17 May 2026 = 45+/- years, ? months, ? days Service

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 65 years, ? months, ? days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Naomi Rose NICHOLS 01 - NSWPF 8121353 - Died 17 May 2026 — Naomi Rose NICHOLS
AKA Naomi NICHOLS, Na NICHOLS

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Sunday 17 May 2026 ( Twenty Days from Retirement )

Age: 65 years, ? months, ? days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA – Na requested no Official funeral

Funeral location: ? TBA

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 ( May 2026 )

NAOMI IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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It was Naomi’s wish that when her time on earth was through, I would simply put a post on her Facebook that says “She’s dead”.

So I will honour her wishes but add some extra flourishes. I am also adding this to Instagram as many of her creative contacts reside here.

As many of you will know by now, Naomi passed away (she HATED me saying that – she would declare, “she died!”) unexpectedly over the weekend.

Naomi was an exceptional human.

She saw people, not as they came to her, but as she believed they could be. She saw the potential and the good in others (sometimes to her own detriment) but she refused to have her faith in humanity dented by a few duds. She was generous with her time and resources. Even when she had nothing herself, she ensured the needs of others were met. She was a stickler for doing things the proper way (which coincidentally was her way). She dotted i’s, crossed t’s – But she was also chaos personified! That was one of the many things we loved about her.
And loved she was! By many. Far and wide. Young and old.
And she loved every single one of us back in her own amazing way.

In true Naomi fashion, she doesn’t want the fuss of a funeral, but we will be working on a way to facilitate a farewell.
But possibly the best way to honour her is to live your life in the most Naomi way you can think of – Do the thing. Buy the thing. Eat the thing. Blast Faithless and dance your arse off.
Because as she would always remind us, “we are a long time dead.”

Vale Naomi Nichols

* 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 May 2026

Kevin Albert BISHOP

19/08/2026

Kevin Albert BISHOP

AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish

* Nickname: ?

Late of Tuncurry, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 097

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 3130

Regd. # 10871

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 28 October 1963 ( aged 25 years, 7 months, 0 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 October 1964 ( aged 26 years, 7 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 October 1968

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( No )

Senior Constable – appointed 28 October 1972

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 January 1982

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant ?/Class

Previous employment prior to joining the NSWPF was with the R.A.N. for 6 years from November 1955

Stations: ?, Blacktown ( 27 Division )( GDs ), ?, Bass Hill ( 19 Division )( HWP ), Bankstown ( 19 Division ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 28 October 1963 to 28 March 1993 = 29 years, 5 months, 0 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 28 October 1963 to 28 March 1993 = 29 years, 5 months, 0 days Service

NASHOS

Service name: Royal Australian Navy

Service number: R/51473

Rank: ?

Unit Name: ?

Date of birth: ?

Place of birth: Barmera, S.A.

Date of intake: November 1955

Date of exit: ?

Total Days: ?

NS Training: ?

National Service: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: Wife – Janice BISHOP

Time in Retirement from Police: 33 years, 0 months, 26 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 55 years, 0 months, 0 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( Sgt )

Kevin Albert BISHOP AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish Nickname: ? Late of Tuncurry, NSW — Kevin Albert BISHOP
AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish

Born: Monday 28 March 1938 in Barmera, S.A.

Died on: Thursday 23 April 2026

Age: 88 years, 0 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: No – Age restriction

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Memorial Service ~~Funeral~~ date: Saturday 16 May 2026 @ 11am

Funeral location: Tuncurry Boat Ramp, Point Road Reserve, Tuncurry, NSW

LIVE STREAM No Live Stream

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Allan Pearse 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 ( May 2026 )

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

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Kevin BISHOP Obituary

BISHOP, Kevin Albert

28/03/1938 – 23/04/2026

Aged 88 of Forster/Tuncurry ( NSW )

Cherished Husband of Janice
Loved Father to Mark & Leanne
Beloved Grandfather

Will be sadly missed by all

Forever in our hearts
6554 5433

Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on May 2, 2026.

Kevin BISHOP Obituary (2026) – Sydney, New South Wales – The Sydney Morning Herald

My deepest condolences to his wife, Jan, friends and family.

Thanks for your friendship over the years mate.

Greg ‘Cal’ Callander
NSWPF # 17463

Kevin Albert BISHOP <br />AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish - R.A.N. Service card P1 of 2<br /> <br /> — Kevin Albert BISHOP
AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish – R.A.N. Service card P1 of 2

Kevin Albert BISHOP <br />AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish - R.A.N. Service card P 2 of 2 — Kevin Albert BISHOP
AKA Kevin BISHOP, Kev BISHOP, Bish – R.A.N. Service card P 2 of 2

Two 'Old Salts' catching up at Tuncurry on 30 March 2014. Col KELSON # 17357 & Kev BISHOP # 10871 — Two ‘Old Salts’ catching up at Tuncurry on 30 March 2014. Col KELSON # 17357 & Kev BISHOP # 10871

Class 097 - 50 year reunion in 2013. — Class 097 – 50 year reunion in 2013.

Part of Class 097 - Sworn 14 February 1964 — Part of Class 097 – Sworn 14 February 1964

Part of Class 097 - one of these blokes being Brian KERFOOT. — Part of Class 097 – one of these blokes being Brian KERFOOT.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Monday 9 May 1977, page 3

Pilot not hurt in crash

SYDNEY: A NSW pilot, Mr Trevor Whitmore, escaped when his light aircraft crashed into 20 metres of water at the Prospect Reservoir west of Sydney on Saturday.

Mr Whitmore, 21, was struggling to swim to shore when he was rescued by Constable Don Bentley, 26, and Constable Peter Ward, 48.

An ambulance took MR Whitmore to Blacktown District Hospital in a state of shock, but otherwise unhurt.

The aeroplane has not been found.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110844866

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 27 July 1977, page 10

Charged over air incident

SYDNEY: A taxi driver who ditched a police-owned light aircraft into the Prospect Reservoir was charged yesterday with having falsely claimed the aircraft had engine failure.

Before Mr McKeowen, SM., at Blacktown Court was 21-year-old Mr Trevor James Whitmore, of Maraylya.

He was charged with having made a false representation by radio transmission to Mr Kevin Albert Bishop, a member of the police force, on May 7 at Prospect.

He appeared also on three other charges related to the same incident .

These were that on May 7 at Prospect he caused $8,000 damage to a 1976 Cessna, VH-UGH, the property of Garry Chapman and other members of the NSW Police Aero Club; that being the pilot in command of the Cessna, he did not immediately before flight check arid test all flight”controls and associated equipment in the aircraft; and that he operated the aircraft in a manner which was negligent.

No pleas were taken.

The police prosecutor, Sergeant Sam Findley, said 25 witnesses would be called.

Mr McKeowen set the charges down for hearing at Parramatta Court on September 27. He allowed Mr Whitmore continuing bail of $1,000.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110856790

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 28 September 1977, page 12

Aircraft crash in dam

SYDNEY: A 21-year-old man had crash-landed a light aircraft into Prospect Reservoir a short time after having learnt he had been adopted, Parramatta Court was told yesterday.

The pilot, who was on a restricted licence, had told police after the crash about his girlfriend and about how he had recently found out he had been adopted, Sergeant Trevor Cullen told the court.

He said he had told the man, Mr Trevor Whitmore, taxi driver of Maraylya, near Vineyard, that Department of Transport air-safety investigators had not been able to find anything mechanically wrong with the aircraft.

Mr Whitmore appeared before Mr R. Butler, SM, on four charges related to the crash at Prospect, an outer western suburb, on May 7.

One charge was of having a false representation by radio to Mr Kevin Albert Bishop, a member of the NSW Police Force, that the engine of his Cessna 150 had failed due to mechanical causes and that a forced landing would be imminent.

He was remanded to October 28 on $1,000 bail.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110868308

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Saturday 29 October 1977, page 10

Damage charge:

trial ordered

SYDNEY: A Sydney taxi-driver was committed yesterday to stand trial on a charge of maliciously causing $11,017 damage to a Cessna 150 aeroplane on May 7.

The police prosecutor, Sergeant P. Dunkley, said that Mr Trevor James Whitmore, 22, of Maraylya, had hired the aircraft which was owned by the NSW Police Aero Club.

In a police record of interview, Mr Whitmore allegedly said he had had a quarrel with his girlfriend and had tried to commit suicide by “diving” the aircraft into a reservoir.

According to the record of interview, he had said he could not swim.

Mr Charles Gould, the reservoir’s resident officer for the Water Board, said that when the aircraft came down there were about 500 picnickers in the area.

Mr Whitmore was allowed $1,000 bail and committed to the current sittings of Parramatta District Court.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110875150

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Saturday 18 November 1978, page 10

(COURT REPORTS)

Taxi driver not Qantas pilot

SYDNEY: A taxi driver flew a hired light aircraft valued at $18,000 into Prospect Reservoir, west of Sydney, after his girlfriend found out he was not a Qantas pilot, Parramatta District Court was told yesterday.

Mr Trevor James Whitmore, 23, of Maraylya had spent most of his money trying to impress his girlfriend, 18, and trying to gain her favours, but she did not take the relationship seriously, Sergeant Peter John Cullen, of Blacktown, said.

In what Judge Herron called a “Walter Mitty sydrome”, Mr Whitmore had dressed as a pilot and even given a talk at a local flying school, Sergeant Cullen said.

Mr Whitmore also had obtained air tickets for his girlfriend and her family and charged them only a fraction of the real cost.

He pleaded guilty to a charge of having maliciously injured one Cessna aircraft at prospect in May last year.

Judge Herron put Mr Whitmore on a $600 good-behaviour bond for three years. He ordered that Mr Whitmore pay $6,000 at $80 a month, for damage to the aircraft.

He also was ordered to keep in contact with the probation and parole service.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110924101

* 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
4 May 2026

Peter John WALSH

19/08/2026

Peter John WALSH APM

AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

* Nickname: Yapper, Smiley, Boxhead, The Botfly

Late of Port Macquarie, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’: Ian WALSH, NSWPF # ?????

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 105A

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 1491

Regd. # 11722

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1965 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 13 December 1965 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 15 days )

Constable – appointed 1 November 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 1 November 1974

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 June 1981

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 21 June 1987

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Assistant Commissioner – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Assistant Commissioner – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Assistant Commissioner

Stations: ?, Western District ( 1969 ), ?, Dubbo ( c1970s )( SenCon ), Woodstock ( Relieving )( 1970s ), Kingscliff ( SenSgt )( c1987 – early 1990s ), Patrol Commander – Burwood ( 9 Division )( c1990 )( C/Insp ), ?, Goulburn ( Supt. ), ?, Staff Officer – Operations North West Region ( c1992 )( Supt. ), District Commander – Mid North Coast ( c 1994 )( C/Supt ), ?, Tweed Heads, Commander – Special Crime & Internal Affairs / Human Resources Command and Court & Legal Services ( 20 Division )( Old Avery Building in College St, Sydney ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1965 to 5 September 2003 = 37 years, 10 months, 4 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 November 1965 to 5 September 2003 = 37 years, 10 months, 4 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 22 years, 7 months, 27 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 57 years, 0 months, 8 days

Awards: ( there are two Peter Johns, in NSW & 1 in S.A. on the Awards system and hard to separate )

National Medal – granted ? ? ?

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ?

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ?

Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 1996 ( C/Supt )

Centenary Medal – granted 1 January 2001

( Assistant Commissioner )( for long service to the community through the NSWPF )

Peter John WALSH 01A - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Born: Wednesday 28 August 1946 in Mudgee, NSW

Died on: Saturday 2 May 2026

Age: 79 years, 8 months, 4 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 8 May 2026 @ 2pm

Funeral location: St Agnes Catholic Church, 47 Hay St, Port Macquarie, NSW

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Hastings District Funeral & Cremation Service, 118 Gordon St, Port Macquarie, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2026 )

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

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Peter John WALSH 01 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Passing of retired Senior Assistant Commissioner Peter Walsh registered number 11722.

Peter joined the NSW Police Force in 1965, retiring in 2003 following 38 years of service.

Peter dedicated his life to the service of the people of New South Wales, not only was he a Police Officer but spent many years as a member of the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) and was even a flight crew member with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter whilst attached to the Northern Region.

Over a distinguished career, he earned the respect of colleagues across the organisation leading through such incidents as the 1991 Strathfield massacre which saw the murder of seven people and the 1995 ambush murders of two officers in his command, Senior Constables Robert Spears and Peter Addison, at Crescent Head near Kempsey.

Beyond his rank and achievements, Peter was a mentor, a leader, and a trusted mate to many.

On behalf of our members, we extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, friends and former colleagues. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

May Retired Senior Assistant Commissioner Walsh rest in peace.

Peter John WALSH 02 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026

Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy possibly with Alan Downes – Kingscliff Lions Club.

Peter John WALSH 02A - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026

Many comments can be found on the below links about Walshy:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianfallenpolice/permalink/26884799917875133/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=852622337873636&set=a.118439467958597

https://www.facebook.com/groups/398510356994590/

Class 105 of December 1965 Redfern Police Academy — Class 105 of December 1965
Redfern Police Academy

Peter John WALSH 05 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 06 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM, ?, ?

Peter John WALSH 15 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 08 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — ?, Peter John WALSH APM, Narelle WALSH, ?

Peter John WALSH 12 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 10 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Ian WALSH & Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 17 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 16 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM & ?

Peter John WALSH 18 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 14 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Tony LAUER & Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 07 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Narelle WALSH & Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 11 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy & ?

Peter John WALSH 13 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM, ?, ?, ?, ?

Peter John WALSH 09 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — ?, Narelle WALSH, Peter John WALSH APM with the Olympic Torch – 2000

Peter John WALSH 21 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy at the Peter WALSH Room – presumably at Police HQ, Parramatta, NSW

Peter John WALSH 19 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Former Commissioner Ken MORONEY, Commissioner Mick FULLER & Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 20 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Commissioner Mick FULLER & Peter John WALSH APM

Peter John WALSH 23 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

Peter John WALSH 22 - NSWPF 11722 - Died 2 May 2026 — Peter John WALSH APM
AKA Peter WALSH, Walshy

* Story behind any Nickname:

“Botfly” came from one of the SenCon’s at Dubbo – but I don’t know why.

“Boxhead” – no idea where / when that nickname adhered to Peter.

“Smiley” – I suppose that was on his face 99% of the time.

“Yapper” – apparently he didn’t mind a conversation.

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
4 May 2026

Updated 20 May 2026 with Live Stream and additional photos