THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY. 15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command. These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan. Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP. http://www.australianpolice.com.au/gabriel-condon/
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY. 45 people turned out to Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station at 10am today for the Retired Police Day. 15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command. These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan. Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP. http://www.australianpolice.com.au/gabriel-condon/
Thursday 5 September 2019 Retired Police Day – Lake Illawarra Police Station – currently under the Command of Supt. Dean SMITH. Margaret DUN with Pat CONDON ( Widow of Gabe CONDON )
Loved mother and mother in law of Graham (dec), Gary & Marie, Andrew & Cathy.
Adored Grandma of Elicia, Jamie, Larissa, Dustun, Layton, Kiralea, Sophia, Daniel, Christie, Sinead, Aodhan, Declan and their partners and children.
Patricia will be sadly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 88 Years
Forever in our Hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Patricia’s funeral service to be held at H Parsons Funeral Home, 125 Manning Street, Kiama on Friday, 26th April 2024 at 10am.
For those who are unable to attend you are invited to view the service via a link found on funeralannouncement.com.au
Betty Hosking
My friend Pat, you are now safe in the arms of Jesus.your friend Bettylots of loveyour church familychurch of Christ
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Auburn ( 32 Division )( GDs )( 2 April 1978 – 15 March 1980 ),
Whilst stationed at Auburn, completed his Rescue Operators Course at Police Rescue Squad Marrickville. Then completed 2 weeks rotational duty at Police Rescue Squad every 6 weeks for next 15 months. ( 15 Dec. 1978 ),
Blacktown ( 27 Division )( GDs & part time Rescue Squad )( 16 March 1980 – June 1983 ),
Mt Druitt ( 27 Division )( GDs & part time Rescue Squad )( June 1983 – 3 Nov. 1984 ),
Successfully completed the Rescue Operators advanced roping course at Police Rescue Squad, Marrickville ( December 1983 ),
Blacktown ( GDs & part time Rescue Squad )( 4 Nov. 1984 – 21 Sept. 1985 ),
Mt Druitt ( GDs & part time Police Rescue )( 22 Sept. 1985 – 20 Dec. 1986 ),
Riverstone ( 27 Division )( GDs & part time Police Rescue )( 21 Dec. 1986 – 4 April 1987 ), Blacktown ( 27 Division )( GDs & part time Police Rescue )( part time secondment to Anti Theft Squad whilst still performing part time Police Rescue )( 5 April 1987 –
Successfully completed Emergency Management Trainers Course at the Police College, Goulburn until his transfer to Windsor, was the Emergency Management Training Coordinator for the Blacktown Police District. ( 10 May 1991 ),
Successfully completed Incident and Emergency Management Trainers Course at Police College, Goulburn ( 12 February 1995 )
Service name: Royal Australian Navy ( R.A.N. )
Service number: R42939
Rank: Acting Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
Unit Name:
Date of birth:
Place of birth: The Entrance, NSW
Date of intake: 3 July 1964
Date of exit: 2 July 1976
Total Days: 12 years
NS Training: ?
National Service:
Follow Up Training:?
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: Mother – Iris KELSON
Medals: None for display
Upon joining the Navy, Pussa was a 16 year old, a Student, standing 5′ 4.5″ tall, with black hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion.
He Served upon the Sydney, Nirimba, Penguin & Vampire between 1964 – 1969. HMAS Vendetta 20 October 1970 – 9 November 1970.
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 19 July 1976 to 7 May 1998 ( H.O.D. ) = 21 years, 9 months, 18 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 19 July 1976 to 7 May 1998 ( H.O.D. ) = 21 years, 9 months, 18 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 49 years, 11 months, 8 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 25 years, 11 months, 10 days
Awards: National Medal – granted ? ? ? ( this included his prior service in the R.A.N. )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( Cst 1/c )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )
3rd Clasp to National Medal –granted 27 August 2009 ( Volunteer )
National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? ?
NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – granted ? ? ?
Commissioner’s Commendation – ( 14 Sept. 1987 ) Highly Commended for outstanding devotion to duty and meritorious actions involved in the rescue of four people at Plumpton and two people at Mount Druitt, all trapped in raging floodwaters on the 5th August 1986. Awarded Commissioners Commendation for Bravery.
Commissioner’s Valour Award – ( 5 November 1991 ) Conferred with the Commissioner’s Valour Award VA ( it is highest award for bravery in NSW Police ), it was for extreme bravery associated with the attempted rescue of a man believed trapped in a submerged vehicle amid floodwaters at Toongabbie Creek on 14 September, 1990.
Awarded the Theiss Toyota Australia Award – ( 15 February 1993 ), which recognises most meritorious act of bravery by a member of the Police Rescue Squad, Water Police or Air Wing, for his extreme bravery amid rescue in floodwaters of Toongabbie Creek on 14 September, 1990.
The below Live Streams have been deleted, on 3 July 2024, because of a complaint by Funeral Video Australia claiming Copyright on the videos – despite Col Kelson giving me direct verbal permission, in various conversations with him over the years, to use any information I could find about him on His Memorial Post when that time comes because he was “impressed” with the job I do in order to honour our fallen. We know how passionate Pussa was in relation to Honouring our Members.
Two ‘Old Salts’ catching up at Tuncurry on 30 March 2014. Col KELSON # 17357 & Kev BISHOP # 10871
Rescue 27 – Blacktown. Back Row ( L – R ) Ron McGOWN # 15631, Greg PETERSON, Kevin GUILLAUMIER, John FELTON# 17164, Norm RICHARDS, Stephen WYE, Trevor Lloyd WATKINS #18284 Front Row ( L – R ) Keith BRISTOW, Scott ROGAN, Col ‘Pussa’ KELSON # 17357, John BUCKLEY ( RIP )
The cancer, the COPD, and the damage to the lung from the two resections, from radiation and from partial collapse of the lung which leaves me susceptible to infection.
When a good infection hits, I am in trouble with my breathing.
This time around I am in trouble with pneumonia in the top lobe of the stuffed (left) lung.
Hoping that the IV antibiotics are/have done their job and I can be paroled for my daughter’s wedding on Friday.
9 weeks ago
Condolences to Ann, Robert, Christine, Catherine, family and friends.
Now in eternal rest with his first born – Graeme KELSON ( DoD 4 June 1974 )
Colin Michael KELSON & Ann KELSON
Ann & Colin Michael KELSON
Ann & Colin Michael KELSON
Phil BATTIN # 20401 & Col KELSON # 17357
MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2013 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR DECEASED CHIEF INSPECTOR GRAEME DONNELLY WHO DIED ON 16 AUGUST, 2013
April 2015 Catherine KELSON, Col KELSON & Robert KELSON
Lieutenant Commander Anita Nemarich ( R.A.N ) with Col KELSON ( Former R.A.N. )
Col KELSON at Inspector Ken HOLMES funeral.
Ann KELSON & Col KELSON – who was a Volunteer with the S.E.S.
Royal Australian Navy News (National : 1958 – 2021),
Friday 12 June 1987, page 11
Talking about come backs, what about the 19 or so Golden Oldies, all Navy or ex-Navy, who took on the youth of our service. The Golden Oldies at times needed help just getting on the paddock but displayed fine skills and straight running. (Let’s face it, it’s further running across field). Up front the team was led by the irrepressible WOPT Bill Stokes and Barry Learoyd who, along with Neil Thompson, played strongly.
Benny Hill and Jimmy Fern also showed the touches that took them to ASRU honours.
But the player of the day was Col Kelson, an ex E.R.A. (ask an old chief what that stands for). He hadn’t pulled on a boot for 11 years and took the field at 46. Col played in the centres and there were certainly some sore opponents, I for one would loved to have seen a young Col going round.
Royal Australian Navy News (National : 1958 – 2021),
Friday 23 May 1975, page 19
HUGE WINS MARK SAILORS RETURN TO 1st DIVISION
RUGBY DOWN SOUTH ‘
After an absence of some years, there is once again a NAVY side in First Division Victorian Rugby Union.
The CERBERUS team, playing as Combined Services Thirds, are playing in the Third Grade of the First Division.
The other representative team, the CERBERUS COLT’S are playing as Combined Services Under 20s.
Combined Services Firsts and Seconds are made up from all three services in the Melbourne area and players from LONSDALE and ships in Williamstown make up NAVY’s contribution.
Two resounding victories, plenty of tries, enthusiasm and team spirit have marked the opening of the season.
On April 12, the sailors trounced the strong KIWIS’ line-up 38-13.
Fine individual performances were produced by fullback John Worstencroft and centre Col Kelson.
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On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.
At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:
General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle
After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.
A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.
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Rest peacefully my darling brother Trev Walter on what should have been your 66th Birthday
we miss you so very much and can’t believe you have been taken from us so soon and so suddenly doing what you loved we are heartbroken beyond belief and our hearts are shattered into a million pieces. We all love you so very much and are so very blessed you were our family, our rock our constant and we are so incredibly proud of you and all that you did and gave to us and so many others. You had the biggest heart and you shared your heart and love with all that you knew
We now have to navigate a life without you in it and live with the hole in our hearts that will never be filled Sending you all my love now and forever to keep in heaven until we meet again my darling brother rest in peace I love you
Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter is flanked by his colleagues at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter is flanked by his colleagues at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
Coffs Harbour says goodbye to a top cop
TREVOR Walter has spent time in the company of many a violent criminal but it’s a love of motorbikes that has this police officer resting his feet.
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January 18, 2014 – 6:00AM
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Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
TREVOR Walter has spent time in the company of many a violent criminal but it’s a love of motorbikes that has one of Coffs Harbour’s longest serving police officers resting his feet.
He’s eager to enjoy his recently announced retirement as soon as possible but with a fractured leg – sustained just before Christmas when his bike landed on him – the well respected Detective Senior Constable has some time to reflect on a job well done.
The true country boy still smiles when he remembers the fresh-faced 18-year-old who headed for the big city in the late 70s.
NSW Police Cadets – Class 9, Phase III ( L – R )
Back Row: Phil VICKERY, Mick COWNIE, Walter KOENIG, Greg CALLANDER ( 17463 ), Glen MORRIS, Mike KNOWLES # 17558 ( R.I.P. ), Ivor PEDERSEN
Front Row: Anthony TANOS, R. BROWN, Acting Sgt Len HARRIS ( Drill Instructor ), Sgt 2/c William ‘Bill’ COMAN ( Instructor ), Sgt 3/c Keith JOHNSON # 7887 ( R.I.P. ), Andrew MARRIOTT, Andrew WARDROP
After finishing high school in the Orara Valley, Sen Const Walter thought he might try his hand at paint work but, as his mother blatantly pointed out, he wasn’t…well…very good at it.
When the police recruitment van rolled into town, she gently suggested he might like to check it out and before he knew it, Sen Const Walter was headed for the academy in Sydney.
The learning curve was steep for a teenager who had never ventured far from home but by the time he returned to Coffs Harbour – where he has served for 33 of his 37 years in the force – he had developed a rare set of skills.
A never failing empathy for victims of crime and the ability to carry them through a tedious legal process allowed him into the lives of countless people and eventually led to him receiving the Commissioner’s Award for outstanding victim support in 2011.
The knowledge that he was living in a country area where everyone, including the criminals, knew who he was and where he lived, never really troubled him.
As he has told the many fresh recruits he has mentored over the years, “if you are hard but fair” and treat others with respect, you will get by without too much opposition.
With the birth of his children came a new set of challenges.
Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter is flanked by his colleagues at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
While he was lucky enough to have the kind of personality that allowed him to switch off when he got home, there were unavoidable emotions stirred when tragedy struck a family which he could compare to his own.
His eldest daughter was five when a local boy of the same age was killed after his head was crushed by a telegraph pole as he leant out of a bus window to wave goodbye to his friends.
A double fatality at Bonville, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl, the age of his daughter at the time, also hit hard.
“Those are the things that are very sad and remind us how lucky we are that our family is safe,” Sen Const Walter said
“I never lost sight of that fact.”
Mixed with the tough tasks were major achievements.
Sen Const Walter and another officer once arrested the state’s most wanted man, prison escapee Anthony O’Sullivan, who was discovered with a $64,000 stolen boat in tow and went on to serve a lengthy prison sentence.
In 2001, he risked his life to rescue a woman from a burning home in Karuah Ave.
For that, he was awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery from the Royal Humane Society and the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery.
To this day, when the woman sees him down the street, she still hugs him and thanks him for saving her life.
More recently, Sen Const Walter had the satisfaction of watching as a disgraced member of a local surf lifesaving club, whom he had been investigating for a number of years, was convicted and sentenced to a significant time in jail over the persistent sexual abuse of a young girl.
There are the troubling cases, which he refuses to allow to haunt him, but admits will always remain strong memories.
He has few regrets but if he could have solved one more case before he left, it would have been the 1990 murder of 92-year-old Veronica Rigney, who was viciously clubbed for no apparent reason in her Hill St home, just near the police station.
Sen Const Walter was on duty that night and interviewed Mrs Rigney in hospital where she later died.
He’ll also miss his second family – both sworn officers and support staff (many of whom celebrated Sen Cost Walter’s career at a farewell party on Thursday night) – but he’s hoping that when the new justice precinct is open, he may just “be invited back for a cuppa”.
This article and historic pictures from Det Sen Const Walter’s career can be viewed on the Advocate website.
Tragically taken from us whilst holidaying in Thailand.
A loved & cherished son of Don and Fay Walter (both dec’d)
Loving and devoted Dad to Naomi and Peter,
Adored Popow to Evelyn and Freya.
Much loved and treasured Brother and Brother in law to Susan & Richard and Kay & Peter.
Loved & adored Uncle to his Nieces & Nephews and their families.
A caring, beautiful and loved partner of Robyn, respected friend, colleague and mate.
A Dedicated, respected and Proud Member of the NSW Police Force for over 38 years.
Trevor touched all our lives and will be greatly missed.
‘I do believe it’s time for another Adventure’
All who knew Trevor are invited to join his Family and Friends in celebrating his life at Coffs Harbour Racing Club, 2 Howard Street Coffs Harbour at 10:30am Saturday 13th April 2024. Thence for private cremation.
**Please dress brightly to reflect Trevor’s love for life!**
In the Australian shaped garden at Karangi Lawn Cemetery up near the chapel.
* 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
Updated 6 October 2025 with NSW Police Cadets – Class 9, Phase III photo.
Updated 9 December 2025 with Grave Memorial photo, Live Stream and additional photos.
John George SCOTT
29/04/2024
John George SCOTT
AKA John SCOTT
* Nickname: Scotty
Late of ?
Relations in ‘the job’: Uncle to Natalie JEWITT, NSWPF # 8581241 ( Exec. Officer, Liverpool )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 129
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 14997
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 ( aged 21 years, 0 months, 27 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 13 December 1971 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 8 days )
Constable – appointed 13 December 1972
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 December 1976
Detective – appointed ? May 1980 ( YES ) ( Course 1/1980 )
Senior Constable – appointed 13 December 1980
Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: Liverpool ( 22 Division )( 13 December 1971 – April 1972 )( ProCst – Cst ),
Maroubra ( 15 Division )( GDs )( April 1972 – March 1974 ),
Campbelltown Detectives ( 35 Division )( GDs )( March 1974 – June 1974 ),
Ingleburn ( 35 Division )( GDs )( Cst – Cst 1/c )( June 1974 – May 1977 ),
21 Division ( C.I.B. )( C.I. Duties )( May 1977 – March 1978 ),
Campbelltown ( 35 Division )( Detective )( March 1978 – May 1981 )( Cst 1/c – SenCon ),
C.I.B. ( C.I. Duties )( May 1981 – June 1982 ),
Regional Crime Squad – Consorting Squad ( C.I.B. )( May 1981 – March 1984 ),
Liverpool Detectives ( 22 Division )( March 1984 – 1987 ) – Resignation
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 November 1971 to ? January 1987 = 15 years, 2 months
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1971to? January 1987 = 15 years, 2 months Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 2 months, ? days
Time in Retirement from Police: 37 years, 2 months, ? days
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 March 1991 ( Det SenCon )
Commendations: for excellent policemanship and devotion to duty at Ingleburn on the 10.10.1975, when in
company with Constable 1/c. Kenneth. J. Rooke ( # 14386 ), he arrested Edward George Mitchell
just after the offender fired shots at his defacto wife and her daughter and then at the
two police officers. Both Constables called on the offender to surrender and with
revolvers drawn took him into custody after his gun jammed.
Signed Mervyn. T. Wood
Commissioner of Police.
Born: Thursday 5 October 1950
Died on: Friday 29 March 2024
Age: 73 years, 5 months, 24 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 9 April 2024 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Culburra Beach Community Hall, Fred Evans Lane, Culburra Beach, NSW
LIVE STREAM?
Wake location: Culburra Bowling Club, cnr Prince Edward Ave & West Cres, Culburra Beach, NSW
Wake date: Tuesday 9 April 2024
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 ( March 2024 )
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Back RowB. E. Preo # 11714; B. J. Molloy # 15384; J. M. Bacon # 15529; M. C. Randall # 13549; I. M. Ford # 14122; T. J. Cheers # 16089; W. C. Greenwood # 12832; E. Hreszczuk # 16353; J. L. May # 14598; C. C. McKenzie # 15179.
Third Row P. Thomas # 14028; S. Allcorn # 16526; M. B. Brady # 15336 ; B. M. Batton # 15215; B. L. Campbell # 16091 or # 12725 ; J. G. Scott # ?????; M. C. Edgtton # 16553; N. K. Colefax # 13903; K. Tight # 13193; D. B. Thomas # 15939; J. A. Hall # 15902 or # 11626; S. McAnulty # 16179; G. K. Cone # 15021.
Second Row J. R. Tate #15950; C. J. Morley # 16551; P. M. Carmody # 16462; D. A. Green # 14261; G. J. Middleton # 12570; B. W. G. Bellis # 15780; S. C. Naylor # 16963; G. C. Farthing # 13333; R. J. Guyatt # 14266; R. E. McBride # 15290; Maurice John Doughan # 13469; M. J. Bryant # 14410.
Front Row W. Holovinsky # 15884; W. T. Mathes # 15706; D. P. Dillon # 15568 (Director); P. J. Meehan #
Source: Joe Stanioch
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Saturday 11 October 1975, page 10
COURT REPORTS
Man charged over shooting incident
SYDNEY, Friday. – A 54-year-old boiler-maker appeared in Campbelltown Court today charged with shooting at four people, including two policemen, with the intention of murdering them.
Mr Edward George Mitchell, of Ingleburn, appeared before Mr Stackpool, SM, charged with:
Shooting at Constable J. Scott ( # 14997 ), Constable K. Rooke ( # 14386 ),Mrs Nola West and Miss Diane West with the intention of murdering them.
Maliciously shooting at Mrs West with the intention of causing her grievous bodily harm.
Maliciously shooting at the two policemen to prevent his arrest.
The prosecutor, Sergeant B. Gilday, said police would allege that the seven offences took place last night at Ingleburn, Mr Mitchell was remanded in custody to next Friday.
* Story behind any Nickname: Scotty – play on surname.
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New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 – 1930),
Wednesday 2 July 1930 (No.27), page 518
PENSIONS, ALLOWANCES AND- GRATUITIES.
Pensions.
Turbet, Mrs. Eveline ( widow of the late Police Pensioner Ex-Superintendent 1st Class Charles Turbet ).
Advance of £200 from undrawn balance of pension in her case; also allowance of £62 16s. 9d. per month, on and from 27th March, 1930, until the undrawn balance of pension, £3,089 3s. 10d. is exhausted; the further payment of the allowance to be reconsidered in the event of the remarriage of the widow or on her decease.
FORMER Inspector of Police Charles Turbet, who died in retirement in Sydney last week, was an example of what may be attained by those who take to police work as a career. ( The most prominent on hand in that way is, of course, the Chief, Mr. Childs, who, a youth from, the country, joined up, and, adding brains to physique, became Commissioner ).
A policeman’s life nowadays is capable of greater acceptance of ability and hard work than it was half a century ago, and those who add strings to their bow have fine opportunities. Mr. Turbet was one of the class that assiduously pursues the side lines and aids. He learned shorthand, and became of great value in that way. He also had a hand in the introduction of the priceless finger-print system.
When he became Superintendent of Traffic he was reaching the topmost branches of the tree, but ill-health had its claim on him. He was 59 years of age.
The funeral of Superintendent Turbet took place on Friday. There was a large gathering of officers and men of the Police Department.
The interment at Randwick Cemetery was preceded by a service at the Randwick Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. W. G. Grant, who was assisted by the Rev. T. Jamieson Williams.
The chief mourners were Mrs. Turbet (widow), and Messrs. Charles Turbet, James Turbet, and Norman Turbet (sons), and Mesdames Robey and Martin (daughters), Messrs. Robert and Walter Turbet (brothers), Mrs. Tom Waterson, Miss L. Turbet, and Mrs. Mark Garner (sisters), Messrs. Arthur Robinson, Tom Waterson, R. Y. Robinson, and Mark Garner (brothers-in-law), Mesdames A. Raynor, A. Edwards, G. Raynor, and G. Carpenter (sisters-in-law), Messrs. L. Robey, and J. A. Martin (sons-in-law), and Master Lance Robey ( grandson ).
Others present included the Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs), Acting Superintendent Linegar (representing Metropolitan Superintendent Leary), Inspector Pattinson (representing Inspector Mackay, Criminal Investigation branch), Superintendent Bennetts (Traffic Department), ex-Inspector Thom (representing ex-Superintendent Saunders, president, Retired Police Officers’ Association), Chief Fire Officer Nance (representing Fire Brigades of New South Wales), Mr. Gordon Henderson (secretary), and Mr. W. J. McKinney (representing Royal Automobile Club of Australia). Alderman Jennings (Mayor of Randwick), Alderman J. Dunningham, M.L.A., Messrs. W. K. Percival (town clerk), and K. C. Rourke (deputy town clerk of Randwick) Inspectors Lynch, Farley and O’Brien, Messrs. H. H. Newell (deputy president), and S. R. Henderson (deputy member, Main Roads Board), Mr. I. B. Hodgson, Inspectors J. Scott, G. Mortimer, Rosen, W. J. Jones, ex-Superintendents Park, Brack, Edward, George Mitchell, May, John Cook, Lewis (secretary, Retired Police Officers’ Association), Nolan, Whitfield, Banks, ex-Inspectors Jones, Bannan, Maze, Devlin, A. Campbell, Manktelow, Sherwood, R. Bennett, Fullerton, W. J. Spence, Fowler, Briggs, Ewen, Doig, Littlejohn, Taylor, Robinson, Young, C. Smith, and Priddle; Messrs. W. G. Cox, ex-Detective-sergeant Jordan, M. W. McDonald, Oliver C. Cohen (Government Savings Bank, Randwick), S. F. Cutler, Charles M. Pearce, Detective-sergeants James and Quinn, Detective Almond, Messrs. Ross Jones, J. Pemell, W. Crawford, A. Kay, W. Matchett, Mr. and Mrs. William Duff, Messrs. Gordon Duff, W. J. Spence (Wollongong), John Yardley, ex-Detective-sergeant May, ex-Sergeants Bennett and Blair, and ex-Detective Jordon.
There were many beautiful floral tributes, among them being those of the Traffic Department, the New South Wales Police Association, officers and detectives of the Criminal Investigation branch and various metropolitan police divisions, the Minister and Session of the Presbyterian Church of Randwick, the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, and the Master Carriers’ Association.
WITHIN two days, death has robbed the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Childs, of two personal friends, who were formerly associated with him in the force.
The ex-superintendent of Traffic, Mr. Charles Turbet, died on Wednesday night, and ex-Superintendent John Evans, who retired 18 years ago, passed away at the Sydney Sanitarium, Wahroonga, last night.
Mr. Turbet was an old schoolmate of Mr. Childs, and Mr. Evans was closely associated with the Commissioner during his early days in the service.
Mr. Evans retired at Tamworth 11 years ago, and then bought a home at Pymble, in which he resided up to the time of his death. He had a record of long and valuable service. He was stationed at Tingha, in the tin mining area, and at Richmond River in the cattle stealing days. He was associated with many important cases, including the Wardell murder, which attracted much attention.
Mr. Childs met Mr. Evans, who was then the sergeant in charge at Armidale, 30 years ago. The present Commissioner was then serving in the town as district clerk to Superintendent Garvin, who rose to the office now occupied by Mr. Childs.
Before joining the service in N.S.W., Mr. Evans served with the Cornish police, in which he was a colleague of the late Inspector Sobye.
SUPERINTENDENT TURBET.
Death Announced.
Mr. Charles Turbet, former superintendent of the Police Traffic Department, died at his home, Dolphin-street, Randwick, at a late hour last night.
He had been in ill-health for a long time. Mr. Turbet entered the police force in 1892, and spent most of his police career in the Traffic Branch, in which he became inspector in 1922.
Upon the retirement of Superintendent Brack in 1924, Charles took charge of the branch. Ill-health, however, interfered with his service.
In August, 1928, he underwent a serious operation. He resumed duty in February last year ( 1929 ), but in the following month he again became ill.
He retired from the service last May ( 1929 ).
During Mr. Turbet’s regime at the Traffic Office the handling of motor traffic in the city became a serious problem. In September, 1924, Mr. Turbet visited America and studied motor traffic problems. It was on Mr. Turbet’s advice that the city parking regulations and other traffic regulations, including that relating to motor buses, were framed. Mr. Turbet, who was 59 years of age, is survived by Mrs. Turbet, three sons, Messrs. Charles, chief veterinary officer in Suva, James, and Norman Turbet, and two daughters, Mrs. Lance Robey and Mrs. Jack Martin. The funeral will take place at the Randwick Cemetery tomorrow, following a service at the Randwick Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Turbet was an elder.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Thursday 27 March 1930, p.12
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In 2017, Allan underwent open heart artery by pass surgery.
Prior to joining the NSWPF – Allan was an Apprentice Motor Mechanic and Mechanic for 6 years.
At the time of joining the NSWPF, Allan was described as:
5′ 9 1/4″ tall, 13 stone, 2 lb in weight, with brown eyes, black hair, dark complexion.
He passed his Constable 1st Class course on 27 August 1974.
He passed his Sergeant 3rd Class exam on 9 May 1983.
He held a NSW Drivers licence and was Certified to drive the GD cars, Ute and light trucks on the 30 June 1972.
He also was Certified to drive the Police Boys Club omnibus on 21 September 1972 and Ride Solo Police cycles on 23 February 1973.
Probationary Constable Allan. F. Godfrey
A former Motor Mechanic entered the Police Academy at Redfern and commenced his Initial Training, as part of Class 131.
He was attested on 6/1972 and stationed at No. 3 Division (Darlinghurst) on General Duties, and where he was promoted 6/1973 to the rank of Constable.
In 12/1973 he transferred to the Traffic Branch as a Solo Motor Cyclist and Traffic Signals Sections.
Then in 4/1974 he was transferred to No. 8 Division, Annandale (a substation of Balmain) on General Duties and where he was promoted 3/1978 to the rank of Constable 1/c.
Then in 9/1979 to Glebe Police Station on similar duties. In 2/1982 he was transferred to Liverpool on General Duties, where he was promoted 6/1981 to the rank of Senior Constable.
He remained at Liverpool until 1988.
Source: Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194
Liverpool General Duties Police were incensed by claims of the NSW Minister for Police, Mr Peter Anderson MP, that there were too many police (at Liverpool).
According to the Liverpool Branch Secretary of the NSW Police Association, Senior Constable Allan. F. Godfrey, of the 108 General Duties police listed at Liverpool, 28 are not involved in day to day law enforcement.
S/C Godfrey said that of the 28:-
* Three police were on permanent sick report awaiting discharge from the Force.
* One Officer was shot in the execution of his duty over 12 months ago.
* One Officer was under suspension.
* Six were involved in prisoner security at the Liverpool District Courts.
* Two were attending Penrith Court for the Milperra bikie court hearings.
* Two were guarding Family Law Court Judges on the North Shore.(following bombings)
* Five were involved in Warrants and Summonses.
* One was assigned to the Criminal Information Unit.
* Five were on restricted duties.
The remaining 80 Police attend court cases, prisoner escorts, internal affair and ombudsman’s enquiries and training courses. With such exclusions there are only about 40 police left to perform day to day duties in Liverpool and Green Valley.
These police are rostered over three shifts, seven days a week. In reality of the 108 General Duties police named on the roster, there were only three cars crews and four station staff per shift at Liverpool. Green Valley has only one Officer in the Station and one car crew per morning and afternoon shift. Green Valley was closed between 11pm and 7am each day.
Over night the sub-station area was patrolled by Liverpool, and the Green Valley vehicles are housed at Liverpool Police Station.
Source: August 1985. Liverpool Leader Newspaper via Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194
No to Strike.
Police from Liverpool, Fairfield and the Macarthur District held a mass meeting, attended by in excess of 150 police, who unanimously decided to endorse the NSW Police Association’s call for the immediate increase of 2000 police in the state.
The Secretary of the Liverpool Branch, Sergeant Allan. F. Godfrey said that “all stations in the ‘I’ District were short of manpower”.
Source: May 1986. Liverpool Leader Newspaper via Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194
New Liverpool Police delegate to the NSW Police Association conference was Allan. F. Godfrey.
Source: 1987. Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194
Liverpool Police Officer – Sergeant 3/c. Allan. F. Godfrey returned to Liverpool LAC on General Duties until 9/1993 when he was transferred to Beat Policing at Green Valley LAC.
He retired from the NSW Police in 1996 after 24 years of service to the NSW Community.
Source: 1987. Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194 – via Allan Godfrey.
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