Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2026 )
IAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Updated 8 March 2026 with Live Stream video & additional photos.
Maurice Lewis GREEN
08/02/2026
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM
AKA Maurie GREEN, Maurice GREEN, Morrie GREEN
* Nickname: Muz GREEN, Muzza GREEN
Late of Constitution Hill, NSW
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“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
Don’t call me Sarge. I am not a meat pie. And Get Off MY Parade Ground !
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 106
NSW Police Cadet # 1911
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 5419
Regd. # 11784
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as a Police Cadet, on Monday 24 February 1964 ( aged 16 years, 11 months, 21 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Thursday 3 March 1966 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 3 March 1967
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 March 1971
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 3 March 1975
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 May 1983
( had been an ‘Acting Sgt’ since 21 Aug 1975 )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? April 1994
Final Rank: = Inspector
Stations: As a Cadet: C.I.B. Modus Operandi Section ( M.O. )( Surry Hills )( ? – Aug 1964 ), Merrylands ( 26 Division )( Station Duties )( Aug 1964 – Feb 1965 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Plains Cloths room duties )( Feb 1965 – Aug 1965 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Traffic room )( Aug 1965 – Nov 1965 ), Fairfield ( 34 Division )( Station duties )( Nov 1965 – Feb 1966 )
As a Cadet: Redfern Police Academy ( Feb 1966 – ? ) for Initial Training as part of Class 106.
As a Sworn member: Parramatta ( 18 Division )( GDs )( ProCst )( ? – Dec 1966 ), Burwood ( 9 Division )( Arterial Road Solo Cyclist on Parramatta Rd )( Dec 1966 – July 1967 )
During this time, Maurie was ‘ Called Up ‘ for National Service Training between 12 July 1967 – 14 July 1969 and Served in Vietnam.
During September 1969 he resumed his Police Duties as a Solo Motorcyclist patrolling the Hume Hwy.
NSW Police Academy ( Shorthand Section as an Instructor )( Sept 1969 – June 1971 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )( GDs )( June 1971 – April 1974 ), Regent St ( 2 Division )( GDs )( April 1974 – April 1975 ), NSW Police Academy ( Drill Instructor )( April 1975 – cApril 1994 ), Leader, Protocol Unit, Protocol Officer ( Inspector )( cApril 1994 – Retirement ( Medical ))
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 24 February 1964 to 31 July 2002 ( Retired H.O.D. ) = 38 years, 5 months, 7 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 24 February 1964 to 31 July 2002 ( Retired H.O.D. ) = 38 years, 5 months, 7 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 4 months, 20 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 55 years, 4 months, 28 days
Our deepest of condolences to his wife, Margaret, son Damien, family and friends.
He was a bloody good bloke.
May he Rest In Peace.
Maurice APM
GREEN APM, Maurice Lewis
03.03.1947 – 21.12.2025
Passed away peacefully aged 78
Late of Constitution Hill
Dearly beloved husband of Margaret,
proud Father of Damien, Daniel & Joshua, loving father-in-law of Lee-Mei, Melanie & Luana, cherished Poppy of Lucien, Lia, Sienna & Maddalyn.
He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. A life well lived, dedicated to his family and full of pride and love for those around him,
a Great and Genuine Man.
Maurice’s funeral service will be held at the North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St Minchinbury on Friday, 9th January 2026 at 1.30pm and will be live streamed.
As per Maurice’s wishes the family kindly request all in attendance wear their full-size medals.
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 3, 2026.
Class 106 – Redfern Police Academy – Sworn In 4 April 1966. This Group are the Cadets from that Class. Rear ( L – R ): Alan CHAMPION ( R.I.P. ) # 11922, Tony ANTUNAK # 11920, H.M. ‘ Max ‘ McKINNON # 11919, Ray ADAMS # 11785, Maurie GREEN # 11784, Mal BRAMMER # 11921, Mick JONES # 11783 Front ( L- R ): Phil MARTIN # 11788, Keith BYRNES # 11787, Mick BAMENT # 11917, Robert TAIT # 11786, Jim WOODEN ( R.I.P. ) # 11918, Lee RANKIN # 11924
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM AKA Maurie GREEN, Maurice GREEN, Morrie GREEN
Maurice Lewis GREEN & Len HARRIS outside of the Staff Office at Redfern Police Academy.
Maurice GREEN & Merv MORGAN
Maurice GREEN & Merv MORGAN
Maurice GREEN & Merv MORGAN
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM
Maurice Lewis GREEN
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM AKA Maurie GREEN, Maurice GREEN, Morrie GREEN
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Tuesday 15 August 1972, page 9
Fan fined $25 for throwing firework
SYDNEY, Monday. — A football fan who threw a “bunger” at football spectators at yesterday’s St George -Parramatta rugby league match was fined $25 today.
Mr Robert Allen, 43, labourer, of Harris Park, pleaded guilty in Parramatta Court to letting off a firework at Cumberland Oval, Parramatta, in circumstances likely to cause damage to another person.
Constable M. Green told Mr R. J. Bartley, SM. that he had seen Mr Allen light the cracker. It had been thrown and exploded among football fans. No one had been injured “but they were startled”, he said.
The ‘Biz’ extends its sincere congratulations to all pupils who were successful in the Intermediate Certificate Examination – the best of luck for the future!
THE following are Intermediate Certificate results released last week to the “Biz” by the Department of Education. The results cover State and denominational secondary schools in the Southern Districts from Merrylands to Liverpool. Special provision has also been made for results from schools in other districts which accommodate local pupils. Inquiries about the results may be forwarded to the Education Department — the ‘Biz’ accepts no responsibility for errors.
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Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Much loved father to Taylor and Blake, and their mother Daile.
Son of Thomas (deceased) and Margaret, brother to Merilyn.
Much respected colleague and loyal friend to many – will be missed but his presence will always be felt.
RIP
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.
David was a wonderful colleague and friend. We worked together for well over a decade and got to know one another at Fair Trading. While Dave was a big, gruff guy when you first met him, he was, in reality a sweet man with a wonderful heart. He was a loyal friend and it was an absolute joy to have him around. His children were the light in his life. Dave, you will be missed. Condolences to family and friends. RIP my friend.
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It comes with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joanna Lincoln on the 5th December 2025 aged 49 years.
Loving and devoted mum to Olivia (dec) Charlee and Marcus (dec). Jo was the loving daughter of George and Beverly LINCOLN. A much loved sister to Brenda and Tracy and proud Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.
Jo served with great pride as a member of the NSW Police Force for 28 years and will be greatly missed by her former colleagues and friends. Her strength generosity and love has shaped us all. Our lives are richer because of her but will never be the same without her. The memories she created and leaves behind will stay with us forever in our hearts. Jo will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
There will be a funeral service for Jo at Camelia Chapel Macquarie Park Cnr Delhi and Plassey Rd North Ryde on 19 December 2025 at 1.30pm. All family friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.
Our deepest condolences to daughter, Charlee – may your mum Forever Rest In Peace.
Joanna LINCOLN AKA Joanna GODDARD
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McDonald Jones Stadium to host funeral for fallen Port Stephens police officer and rugby league veteran Tony Townsend
Updated August 29 2022 – 4:47pm, first published 3:30pm
Foundation Newcastle Knights player and highly respected Hunter policeman Tony Townsend will be farewelled on Thursday.
The full police funeral at McDonald Jones Stadium will celebrate the life of Chief Inspector Townsend, affectionately known by fellow officers as TT, who died at his home on August 22.
The funeral, which is open to the public, will start at 10am.
NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon and other members of the police executive will attend.
TOWNSEND, Chief Inspector Anthony John ”Tony”
Late of Duns Creek
Passed away 23rd August, 2022
Aged 61 Years
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kaitlin and Declan, Lauren and Jackson.
Loving Pa of Charlotte.
Loved son of William (Bill) and Ella, Margaret and Thomas.
Brother of Mark, Susan, Michael, Michelle, and Jason.
Brother-in-law and uncle of their families.
The family and friends of Tony are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his life, to be held at McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW this Thursday 1st September, 2022. Service commencing at 10am.
Interment will follow at Dungog Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Dungog, NSW.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be forwarded to The Leukemia Foundation or Men of League in Tony’s memory.
In his short 61 years with us, Tony made such an enormous impact, as a foundation player for the Newcastle Knights, he also played for St George Illawarra Dragons, was a soldier, worked in the timber industry and later worked with NSW Police Force as prosecutor and finished his career as Officer in Charge at Maitland.
Tony was self effacing and humble, intelligent, dedicated to keeping our community safe and always took time to engage with everyone.
This photo was taken just few months ago in May, at a community event to provide positive play spaces in one of our local neighbourhoods.
This little girl came up to Tony and they had a very in depth conversation where he demonstrated the very best example of community policing.
We have lost a great one.
Rest In Peace.
Helen Ping: Such sad news. He was a wonderful man. He gave my husband an award for his volunteer work he did with Raymond Terrace Police with cell watch. And also escorted my husbands hearse to the church and organised police cars to block the traffic for him to get through. He was a very nice man , my family and I will never forget him for what he did for my husband My thoughts go to his family , friends and work Colleagues.
Mayor Philip Penfold: Vale Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was most recently officer in charge at Maitland Police Station and passed in recent days after long battling cancer. I had the opportunity to spend time with Tony twice this year as he reached out to engage with our community. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and workmates. Rest In Peace.
Inspector Tony Townsend with Worimi elder Uncle John Ridgeway at a NAIDOC Week flag raising ceremony in Raymond Terrace in July 2022. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts Sonia Hornery MP: · I was shocked to hear of the passing of Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was one of the first players for the Newcastle Knights, a great police officer for nearly 40 years, and a beloved community figure. My thoughts go our to his family, friends and colleagues who are so deeply affected by his loss. Rest in peace Tony. Photo credit: Newcastle Herald
1 Across: Bloody Great Bloke
Melissa Henshaw: He presented my son with his Community PBL award. Was able to have a chat with him afterwards and he was such a lovely man. Condolences & prayers of healing to his family, colleagues & friends
Kate Washington MP: · Devastating news today, with the passing of Port Stephens Hunter Police District Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was respected by all. Gone far too soon. Tony was dedicated to our community. In his own humble and genuine way, he made a difference to the lives of many. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and colleagues – I can only imagine how deeply this loss is being felt by all. We’ve lost a good man. Rest In Peace.
The Newcastle News: · Stoic, courageous and one of nature’s gentlemen. Tributes have begun pouring in for one of the Newcastle Knights foundation players – highly respected police officer Tony Townsend – after he died on Tuesday night.
Lloyd Stanimirovic: Shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Tony Townsend. I first met Tony when I worked at Newcastle Court and he was a police prosecutor. At that time (about 30 years ago) I found Tony to be such a humble man. Even when I spoke to Tony about his rugby league career, he passed it off with modesty and integrity. Last year I met Tony again after many years at the Maitland Anzac Day service. He was still humble. Earlier this year, I was helping youth at a Police operation, when some officers spoke so well of Tony. They described him as someone they could speak to about anything and trust. At this year’s Anzac Day service, Tony spent time speaking to my daughter about her interest in the Police Force. Not surprisingly, when I thanked him for speaking to Gracie and how much he was appreciated by others, Tony just smiled and passed off with humility. From what I saw, heard and experienced, Tony had a positive impact on others, something we all need. Thoughts and prayer with Tony’s family and friends.????
https://www.australianpolice.com.au/vira-helen-dew/ Vira Helen DEW nee JENKINS Widow of Retired Superintendent Eric DEW # *** Local Caption *** NSW Police Legacy 7 April 2021 Congratulations to NSW Police Legatee Vira Dew, who last week turned 103! Vira was one of the first policewomen to work in the Newcastle area. After retiring at the age of 56, she lived on a farm in Maitland with her husband, retired Superintendent Eric Dew, for several years. Vira is pictured here with Chief Inspector Tony Townsend, Snr St Alyssa Willetts, and Det Snr Sgt Maree Maynard, who all visited to wish her well. Happy birthday Vira!
Pat JARVIS # 18416, Tony TOWNSEND # 20978 & Craig YOUNG # 17746. The Front Row of Police of Illawarra Dragons
The nib Newcastle Knights extend our sincere condolences to friends and family of the late Tony Townsend, who passed away overnight.
Townsend, Knights Old Boy No.11, played hooker in the first ever team in 1988 and continued a strong association with the club through the Once a Knight Old Boys and his work in the NSW Police Force where he rose through the ranks to Chief Inspector.
Tough, resilient and one of the nicest blokes you could meet. Tony epitomised the Knights early culture, which set a standard for unparalleled later success.
He didn’t complain, despite his various health battles over many years, he just smiled and got on with life.
Rest In Peace TT, Once A Knights Old Boy. Always a Knights Old Boy.
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Wife of Reginald ( deceased ) – New South Wales Police Force
Mother of Geoff – New South Wales Police Force – Retired
Aged 96
Died: 3 January 2014
Funeral: 8 January 2014
With regret I advise the death of Vera CAVANAGH, 96 old, the widow of Reginald and the mother of RPA Newcastle Branch member Geoff.
Vera passed away on 03/01/2014 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Wednesday 8th Instant at Ryhope Lawn Cemetery, Cessnock Road, RYHOPE, NSW.
