Daniel John BOURKE

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 PoliceFrom: 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 )  

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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 LocationSection:          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    
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


 

* Story behind any Nickname:    

 


 

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Cal
8 June 2026 

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


 

 




Geoffrey Thomas POWELL

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 PoliceFrom:  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 )   

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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 LocationSection:          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    
AKA Geoff POWELL, Geoffrey POWELL, Powley, Jeff POWELL   
Nickname:  Powley

 

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Geoffrey Thomas POWELL    
AKA Geoff POWELL, Geoffrey POWELL, Powley, Jeff POWELL


 

* 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
3 June 2026 


 

 




Christopher Geoffrey VARDY

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 )   

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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 LocationSection:          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   
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.

**********

 

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 

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 PoliceFrom: 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     

 

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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 LocationSection:          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.

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Morgan SPRUCE   
AKA Sprucie,  Morgan James Caris Vanyafailaore

 

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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.


 

 




Darren Wayne HALL

Darren Wayne HALL  

 

AKA Darren HALL     

* Nickname: Ponch, Ponche, Ponchey        

Late of Broken Hill, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

 

 

NSW Police – Aboriginal Community Liasion Officer ( A.C.L.O. )   

New South Wales Police Force    

 

Non Sworn Regd. #  9222778    

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at ? Police Academy as an A.C.L.O. on Monday   ? ? 1992 ( aged   years,   months,   days )    

 

Final Rank: =  A.C.L.O.  

 

Stations:   ?, Condobolin,  Wilcannia, Barrier District – Broken Hill       

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? 1992    to     ? ? 2011  =  19  years,   ? months,   ? days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:   ? ? 1992 to   ? ? 2011  =   19 years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     15  years,   ?  months,   days    

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

 

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system   

 

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Darren Wayne HALL   –  2021  
AKA Darren HALL     
Nickname: Ponch, Ponche

 

 Born:    ? ? ?       

Died on: Saturday 2 May 2026 surrounded by family  

Age:  57  years,   months,   days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

 

Cause:     ?    

Event location:     ?      

Event / Diagnosis date   ?     

 

Funeral date:  Monday 25 May 2026 @ 1.30pm  

Funeral location:   Broken Hill Civic Centre, Chloride St, Broken Hill, NSW

Please dress in the colours of Ponch’s Rugby League Team – The Parramatta Eels   

 

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

 

Wake location:   ? TBA  

Wake date:    ???    

 

Funeral ParlourFred J. Potter & Son, 144A Oxide St, Broken Hill, NSW  

 

Buried at:  Cremated   

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at  ?  

 

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

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

 


 

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Darren Wayne HALL   
AKA Darren HALL

 

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Darren Wayne HALL   
AKA Darren HALL

 

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Darren Wayne HALL   
AKA Darren HALL     
Nickname: Ponch, Ponche

 

 

Now – together with his brother, Douglas HALL aka ‘ Peanut ‘, who was also an A.C.L.O.

 


 

* 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 


 

 




Peter John WALSH   

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 PoliceFrom:   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 )

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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 ParlourHastings District Funeral & Cremation Service, 118 Gordon St, Port Macquarie, NSW  

 

Buried at:     ?      

 

Grave LocationSection:          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   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


 

 




Eric Francis WILSON

Eric Francis WILSON   

AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of South Grafton, NSW   

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 105    

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 1849   

Regd. #  11661   

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  1 November 1965 ( aged  21  years,   2 months,   8  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 6 December 1965  ( aged  21  years,  3  months,  12  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  6 October 1981   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant ?/Class  

 

Stations: Bondi ( Northern District ( Cst )( 1968 ), ‘ R ‘ District ( Newcastle? )( 1969 ), Albury ( HWP )( c1969 ), Police Rescue Squad operative, Forbes ( STP ), ?, Lismore ( HWP ), Grafton ( 1980s ) – Retirement      

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  Monday 1 November 1965    to  6 August 1997   =   31  years,  9 months,  5 days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:  Monday 1 November 1965    to  6 August 1997   =   31  years,  9 months,  5 days Service

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:  28  years,   8  months,   19  days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     52  years,   11  months,   13  days    

 

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

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

 

Eric Francis WILSON 01A - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON

 

 Born:  Thursday 24 August 1944 in Benalla, Victoria  

Died on:  Saturday 25 April 2026   

Age:   81  years,  8  months,  1  days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age Restrictive     

 

 

Cause:  Parkinsons disease & Dementia     

Event location:  Grafton Base Hospital, Grafton, NSW      

Event / Diagnosis date   ?     

 

Funeral date: Monday 11 May 2026 @ 10am   

Funeral location:  the Chapel of Parkview Funeral Home, 27 Cowan St, South Grafton, NSW  

 

LIVE STREAM  can be found HERE    

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???    

 

Funeral ParlourParkview Funeral Homes, 27 Cowan St, South Grafton, NSW

 

Buried at:  Cremated 

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at  ?  

 

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

   

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

 


 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Eric Francis WILSON 01 - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON

 

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

Redfern Police Academy

 

Eric Francis WILSON 04A - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON   

Eric Francis WILSON 04 - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON

 

Eric Francis WILSON 03 - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON   

Eric Francis WILSON 06 - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON  c May / June 1992 – Receiving his 1st Clasp to the National Medal.

 

Eric Francis WILSON 02 - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON   

Eric Francis WILSON 05 - NSWPF 11661 - Died 26 April 2026
Eric Francis WILSON   
AKA Eric WILSON, Rick WILSON  on the left with Ray ?, Tony ” Touchy ” ?, Paul ? 

 


 

* 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
1 May 2026 

Updated 11 June 2026.  Correct DoD is ANZAC day – 25 April 2026, Not the 26th.


 

 




William Alan LEADBEATTER  

William Alan LEADBEATTER  

 

AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

Kevin LEADBEATTER, NSWPF # 25303   ?  

Scott LEADBEATTER, NSWPF # 26640   ?  

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #   112  

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 3857   

Regd. #  12842     

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 7 August 1967  ( aged  19  years, 5  months,  10  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed  Friday 15 September 1967  ( aged 19  years,  6  months, 18  days )    

Constable – appointed 15 September 1968   

Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 September 1972   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?       

Senior Constable – appointed  15 September 1976   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  31 March 1983     

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant   

 

Stations:  Philip St ( 4 Division )( ProCst ), Philip St ( 4 Division )( Traffic Duties )( 1969 –  ), Lismore ( 31 May 1970 – 15 September 1971 )( GDs ), North Sydney ( 6 Division )( Traffic Duties )( 16 September 1971 – 27 May 1973 ),  Prosecuting Branch ( 28 May 1973 – September 1974 ), Traffic Branch ( STP )( September 1974 – February 1976 ), Hornsby ( 16 Division )( HWP )( February 1976 – May 1976 ), Dee Why ( 14 Division )( HWP )( May 1976 – February 1978 ), Hornsby ( 16 Division )( HWP )( February 1978 – January 1985 ), Sydney Police District ( 1 Division )( Supervision / Prisoner Escorts )( January 1985 – February 1986 ), Chatswood ( 25 Division )( GDs )( February 1986 – April 1989 ), Ryde ( April 1989 – August 1989 ), Pennant Hills ( August 1989 – April 1996 ), Gordon ( April 1996 – July 1997 ), Kuring-Gai L.A.C. ( Custody Officer )( July 1997 / Events Co-ordinator ( 2000 )( Olympic Games )  – Retirement )

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  7 August 1967     to   2 August 2002   =  34  years,  11 months,    26  days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom: 7 August 1967     to   2 August 2002   =  34  years,  11 months,    26  days Service

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:    23  years,  8  months, 20  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    54  years,  5  months,  5 days    

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted  9 August 1983 (  Sgt 3/c )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993 ( Sgt 3/c )   

NSW Police Medal with 4th Clasp – Awarded 13 November 2003  ( Retired )

National Police Service Medal – Awarded 29 Oct 2015

William Alan LEADBEATTER  AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER   Nickname:  ?   Late of   ?   Relations in 'the job'   ?    "possible" relation in 'the job':    ?   Kevin LEADBEATTER, NSWPF # 25303   ?   Scott LEADBEATTER, NSWPF # 26640   ?   NSW Police Training Centre - Redfern  -  Class #   112   New South Wales Police Force     Uniform # 3857    Regd. #  12842      Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 7 August 1967  ( aged  19  years, 5  months,  10  days )     Probationary Constable - appointed  Friday 15 September 1967  ( aged 19  years,  6  months, 18  days )     Constable - appointed 15 September 1968    Constable 1st Class - appointed 15 September 1972    Detective - appointed   ? ? ?        Senior Constable - appointed  15 September 1976    Leading Senior Constable - appointed   ? ? ? ( N/A )        Sergeant 3rd Class - appointed  31 March 1983      Sergeant 2nd Class - appointed   ? ? ?      Sergeant 1st Class - appointed   ? ? ?      Final Rank: =   Sergeant    Stations:   ?, ' D ' District ( Cst )( 1968 ), ?, Kuring-Gai L.A.C. - Retirement        Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  7 August 1967     to   2 August 2002   =  34  years,  11 months,    26  days Service
William Alan LEADBEATTER  
AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER

 Born:  Saturday 28 February 1948 in Kyogle, NSW  

Died on:  Wednesday 22 April 2026   

Age:  78  years,  1  months,  25  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

Cause:  Cancer – Leukaemia ( Voluntary Assisted Dying )  

Event location:     ?      

Event / Diagnosis date   ?     

 

Funeral date:  Wednesday 29 April 2026 @ 11.15am   

Funeral location:  North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW

 

 

Wake location:  at home  

Wake date:  Wednesday 29 April 2026

 

Funeral ParlourAlbert & Meyer Funerals

 

Buried at:     ?      

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at  ?  

 

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

 

 

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

 


 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Class 112 01 - Attested 15 September 1967 - Redfern
Class 112
From Dave Morris – 26 March 2014:
Class 112 swearing in 15.9.67 – rain had washed out the parade so we were moved indoors. I recall Barry Elliott being front row on the left, not sure who is next but then Phil Roots and I remember Phil and Barry were real good mates. About the only other I can place is front row 2nd from the right, Barry Faint and I think the tall Constable with the cap on is Jeff Jarratt, having already been sworn in on his birthday prior to the parade, as Cadets were.

 

Class 112 From Dave Morris - 26 March 2014:Class 112 swearing in 15.9.67 - rain had washed out the parade so we were moved indoors. I recall Barry Elliott being front row on the left, not sure who is next but then Phil Roots and I remember Phil and

From Dave Morris ( # 12746 ) – 26 March 2014:

Class 112 swearing in 15.9.67 – rain had washed out the parade so we were moved indoors. I recall Barry Elliott ( # 12778 ) being front row on the left, not sure who is next but then Phil Roots ( # 12759 ) and I remember Phil and Barry were real good mates. About the only other I can place is front row 2nd from the right, Barry Faint ( # 12777 ) and I think the tall Constable with the cap on is Jeff Jarratt ( # 12868 ) , having already been sworn in on his birthday prior to the parade, as Cadets were.

 

Class 112 - Group A Were Sworn In at Redfern Police Academy on 15 September 1967.
Class 112 – Group A   Were Sworn In at Redfern Police Academy on 15 September 1967.

 

William Alan LEADBEATTER 03 - NSWPF 12842 - Died 22 April 2026
William Alan LEADBEATTER  
AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER

 

William Alan LEADBEATTER 04 - NSWPF 12842 - Died 22 April 2026
William Alan LEADBEATTER  
AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER

 

William Alan LEADBEATTER   AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER   Nickname:  ?   Late of   ?   Relations in 'the job'   ?    "possible" relation in 'the job':    ?   Kevin LEADBEATTER, NSWPF # 25303   ?   Scott LEADBEATTER, NSWPF # 26640   ?   NSW Police Training Centre - Redfern  -  Class #   112   New South Wales Police Force     Uniform # 3857    Regd. #  12842      Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 7 August 1967  ( aged  19  years, 5  months,  10  days )     Probationary Constable - appointed  Friday 15 September 1967  ( aged 19  years,  6  months, 18  days )     Constable - appointed 15 September 1968    Constable 1st Class - appointed 15 September 1972    Detective - appointed   ? ? ?        Senior Constable - appointed  15 September 1976    Leading Senior Constable - appointed   ? ? ? ( N/A )        Sergeant 3rd Class - appointed  31 March 1983      Sergeant 2nd Class - appointed   ? ? ?      Sergeant 1st Class - appointed   ? ? ?      Final Rank: =   Sergeant    Stations:   ?, ' D ' District ( Cst )( 1968 ), ?, Kuring-Gai L.A.C. - Retirement        Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  7 August 1967     to   2 August 2002   =  34  years,  11 months,    26  days Service
William Alan LEADBEATTER  
AKA William LEADBEATTER, Bill LEADBEATTER  


 

* 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
30 April 2026 


 

 




Michael Francis HAND

Michael Francis HAND   

 

AKA Michael HAND, Mike HAND, Mick HAND, Handy, Hando   

* Nickname:  ?   

Late of Goonellabah, NSW  C

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

D.A. HAND, NSWPF # 4188   ?   

Thomas HAND, NSWPF # 8584   ?   

Raymond HAND, NSWPF Cadet # 2282   ?   

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #115   

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 5093   

Regd. #  13299   

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 13 May 1968  ( aged  28  years, 6  months,  26  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed  Monday 24 June 1968  ( aged  28  years,  8  months,   7  days )    

Constable – appointed  24 June 1969   

Constable 1st Class – appointed 24 June 1973     

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?       

Senior Constable – appointed 24 June 1977   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 August 1984  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant 2nd Class     

 

Stations:   ?,  Lismore – Retirement       

Mick was also a Corrective Services Officer

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 13 May 1968     to   9 October 1995   =  27  years, 4 months,  26 days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom: 13 May 1968     to   9 October 1995   =  27  years, 4 months,  26 days Service

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:    30  years,  6  months,   9  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =   55 years, 11 months, 22 days  

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( SenCon )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )

 

Michael Francis HAND   AKA Michael HAND, Mike HAND, Mick HAND, Handy, Hando    Nickname:  ?    Late of   ?    Relations in 'the job'   ?    "possible" relation in 'the job':    ?    D.A. HAND, NSWPF # 4188   ?    Thomas HAND, NSWPF # 8584   ?    Raymond HAND, NSWPF Cadet # 2282   ?    NSW Police Training Centre - Redfern  -  Class #115    New South Wales Police Force     Uniform # 5093    Regd. #  13299    Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 13 May 1968  ( aged  28  years, 6  months,  26  days )     Probationary Constable - appointed  Monday 24 June 1968  ( aged  28  years,  8  months,   7  days )     Constable - appointed  24 June 1969    Constable 1st Class - appointed 24 June 1973      Detective - appointed   ? ? ?        Senior Constable - appointed 24 June 1977    Leading Senior Constable - appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )       Sergeant 3rd Class - appointed 31 August 1984   Sergeant 2nd Class - appointed   ? ? ?      Final Rank: =  Sergeant   Stations:   ?,  Lismore - Retirement        Mick was also a Corrective Services Officer    Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 13 May 1968     to   9 October 1995   =  27  years, 4 months,  26 days Service
Michael Francis HAND   
AKA Michael HAND, Mike HAND, Mick HAND, Handy, Hando

 Born:  Tuesday 17 October 1939 in Taree, NSW        

Died on:  Sunday 19 April 2026  

Age:   86  years,   6 months,   2  days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive     

 

 

Cause:     ?    

Event location:  Caroona Marima Nursing home, Goonellabah, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date   ?     

 

Funeral date:  Tuesday, 28 April 2026 @ 10am   

Funeral location:  the Chapel, Parkview Funerals, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW   

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???    

 

Funeral ParlourParkview Funeral Home, Goonellabah, NSW  

 

Buried at:     ?      

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at  ?  

 

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

 

 

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


 

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Michael Francis HAND   
AKA Michael HAND, Mike HAND, Mick HAND, Handy, Hando

 

New South Wales Police Historical SocietyMark Russell · · My first class number was Class 115. Secondary Training commenced 1/04/69 to 9/05/69. There was 2 Police Women in this class and 4 Railway Detective Police ( however I think only 3 are in the photo ). Me, I'm front row eighth from the right. I turned 19 just one week from being sworn in. A good mate of mine at the time was David Reiher. He is seated three to the left of me ( my left) . We did our training together and we also did the bike course together at St Ives. Sadly he was struck my a ute down in Wollongong on the 21st December 1969 and passed away. A wonderful friend with a great sense of humour. Many years later I stopped a car coming off Taren Point Bridge which had disobeyed a red light. After writing up the ticket with the driver having the same surname as Dave, I asked him if he ever knew a police officer named Dave Reiher. He replied, "That was my son". That is the worst I have ever felt in issuing a ticket. He was so gracious after I told him of our association many years back and accepted the fine with absolute grace. I still felt like shit.
New South Wales Police Historical Society
Mark Russell ·
·
My first class number was Class 115.
Secondary Training commenced 1/04/69 to 9/05/69.
There was 2 Police Women in this class and 4 Railway Detective Police ( however I think only 3 are in the photo ).
Me, I’m front row eighth from the right. I turned 19 just one week from being sworn in.

Michael Francis HAND 02 - NSWPF 13299

 

Michael Francis HAND 03 - NSWPF 13299

Michael Francis HAND 04 - NSWPF 13299

Michael Francis HAND 05 - NSWPF 13299

Michael Francis HAND 05A - NSWPF 13299

 

 

 


 

* 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
28 April 2026 


 

 




Cathy Leigh DONNEY   

Cathy Leigh DONNEY   

Serving Member   

AKA Cathy DONNEY, Cath DONNEY    

* Nickname:  ?   

Late of Glenmore Park, previously of Emu Plains, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

 

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  288   

 

New South Wales Police Force    

 

Regd. #  39113   

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 2 September 2002  ( aged   25  years,   4  months,   18  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 2 May 2003  ( aged  26  years,  0  months,  17  days )

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?         

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?       

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?       

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?     

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?     

 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant  

 

Stations:   ?, St Marys, ?, Nepean Police Area Command – Death       

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  2 September 2002     to   2 April 2026   =   23  years,  7 months,  0 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:  2 May 2003    to  2 April 2026=   22 years,   11  months,    1  days Service

 

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     48 years,   11  months,   18  days    

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system  

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Cooper DONNEY & Cathy Leigh DONNEY

 

 Born:   Friday 15 April 1977    

Died on:  Thursday 2 April 2026  

Age:  48  years,  11  months,  18  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

Cause:  Cancer ( Triple Negative Breast Cancer ) 

Event location:     ?      

Event / Diagnosis date:  2021   

 

Funeral date:  Wednesday 15 April 2026 @ noon  

Funeral location:   Lower Mountains Anglican Church, 1 Wascoe St, Glenbrook, NSW

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???    

 

Funeral Parlour:  Grace Funerals, Penrith, NSW  

 

Buried at:     ?      

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at  ?  

 

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

 

 

CATHY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE      

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

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

CATHY IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills   Although is entitled to be.

 


 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Donney, Cathy Leigh15th April 1977 - 2nd April 2026 Late of Glenmore Park, previously Emu Plains Beloved mother of Cooper and furbabies Chase and Daisy. Will be greatly missed by all of her family & friends. “So Dearly Loved, So Sadly Missed.” Aged 48 years. Cathy’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend her funeral service to be held at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, 1 Wascoe St, Glenbrook NSW 2773 on the 15th of April 2026, to commence at 12:00pm
Cathy Leigh DONNEY

 


 

Our deepest condolences are extended to her 7 year old son Cooper.

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Cathy Leigh DONNEY

 

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Cooper DONNEY & Cathy Leigh DONNEY

 

Hi my name is Schooner and I am raising funds for a wonderful and heartfelt situation concerning a friend ‘Cath Donney’.
Everyday members of the emergency services put their lives on the line to protect and serve our community. Cath Donney is a 21 year general duties veteran and Sergeant of the NSW Police Force. Cath has minimal support re family assistance.
After many years of wanting to become a mother, Cath’s lifelong dream was finally realised with the arrival of her beautiful son ‘Cooper’ (2019).
The first diagnosis of Cancer
In 2021 Cath was diagnosed with stage 4 triple negative breast cancer. After countless rounds of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery she entered remission in early 2023. The following months were spent creating quality moments with Cooper.
Second diagnosis of Cancer
In September 2023 scans revealed a tumour in her brain. Cath underwent surgery and the tumour was removed successfully. However, in March 2024 the cancer had spread into Cath’s brain and her spine. Chemotherapy and radiation have commenced.
The situation currently
Cath and Cooper are currently surrounded by the love and support of close friends and work colleagues. She is receiving help with meals, lots of visits, house cleaning and lots of play dates for her son. Cooper is an amazing young boy who is a kind, affectionate and gentle young man despite all the challenges of mum being ill. He is a testament to the love that Cath embodies.
How the funds will help Cath and why this is so important
No longer being able to work Cath has had to use her life savings to keep her and Coop afloat amidst the extra costs due to being unwell. She now needs financial help.
Cath did not want any fundraising
When approached about this idea, Cath was totally against the concept of any fundraiser. She has always been an independent strong-willed individual never relying on any person whatsoever. Her response to this fund raiser was ‘Other people need this more than me’. Even though her diagnosis is serious Cath still does not feel deserving of any handout or financial assistance.
Thank you in advance to any donation, big or small. Every cent raised will be given to Cath and Cooper to assist with their ongoing expenses, and also set up a trust account for Coopers future.

Fundraiser by Sajeet Chowdhary : Urgent assistance for NSW Police Officer Sgt Donney


 

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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
12 April 2026