Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE

14/07/2025

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE

AKA Lachlan BRANSGROVE, Lachy BRANSGROVE

* Nickname: The Big Fella

Late of Lismore, NSW

Rest Easy Big Man

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:

Mark Antony BRANSGROVE, NSWPF # 18000 ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 264

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 30658

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 19 November 1995 ( aged 26 years, 8 months, 13 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 17 May 1996 ( aged 27 years, 2 months, 11 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: Burwood LAC ( 9 Division )( ProCst )( 18 May 1996 – 17 April 1999 ), Ashfield LAC ( 11 Division )( Intel. )( 18 April 1999 – 10 December 2000 ), Marrickville LAC ( 5 Division )( C.I. Duties )( 11 December 2000 – 8 December 2001 ), Moree LAC ( GDs & Anti Theft duties )( 3 years )( 9 December 2001 – 21 June 2003 ), Mungindi ( 5 years )( 22 June 2003 – 26 August 2006 ), Alstonville ( 27 August 2006 – 12 November 2016 ), PCYC – Lismore ( North Region Youth Command )( 13 November 2016 – 8 July 2021 ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 19 November 1995 to 8 July 2021 = 25 years, 7 months, 19 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 16 May 1996 to 8 July 2021 = 25 years, 1 months, 22 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 11 months, 7 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 52 years, 4 months, 2 days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – although:

NSW Police Medal – granted 13 February 2007

1st & 2nd Clasps to the NSW Police Medal – granted 15 September 2017

National Police Service Medal – granted 15 September 2017

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 November 2021

NSW Police Emergency Commendation Medal – granted 24 November 2021

3rd Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 24 November 2021

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 05 - NSWPF 30658 - Died

Born: Thursday 6 March 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria

Died on: Wednesday 15 June 2022

Age: 53 years, 3 months, 9 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – Pancreatic & Liver

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: Diagnosed on 5 August 2021 – 10 months prior to passing

Funeral date: Thursday 23 June 2022

Funeral location: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 10 Zadoc St, Lismore, NSW

Wake location: Wollongbar Tavern, 53 Simpson Ave, Wollongbar, NSW

Wake date: Thursday 23 June 2022

Funeral Parlour: Binney Family Funerals, 55 Magellan St, Lismore, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2025 )

LACHLAN 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.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Prior to joining the NSWPF, Lachlan tried Nursing.

He joined the Force although 3 weeks prior to Attestation he contracted glandular fever and missed out.

He reapplied and Attested 17 May 1996.

2022

We are sorry to inform you that a member of our Police Family is in trouble.

Recently retired Senior Constable Lachlan Bransgrove has been diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer, and has been given limited time to live.

Lachlan and his wife Michelle have three daughters, Sarah (21), Emma (18) and Amy (16).

Sergeant Charles Browning and his colleagues from the Northern Region Youth Command are fundraising to assist Lachlan and his family during this incredibly difficult time.

Run4Lachie

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Hi there! We have decided to create this team Run4Lachie to support the Run4Blue campaign.
On Sunday the 26th May, 2024, we will be joining together to walk or run in memory of Lachlan Bransgrove and other fallen Police Officers from our Local Area Command. There will be 3 distances, 5km, 10km and 15km, starting and finishing at Edge Fitness Gym, Alston Ave Alstonville, kicking off at 6.30am. We would love to see you all there for a great event, bringing our Community together.

Run4Blue Virtual Run 2024 | Run4Lachie

PCYC Lismore gets a cool upgrade

21 May 2020, 11:07 AM

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 07 - NSWPF 30658 - Died — At Lismore PCYC are: Ben Franklin MLC with PCYC Lismore Club Manager Greg Enfield and Senior Constable Lachlan Bransgrove.

The Lismore PCYC will soon have temperature control in their primary exercise areas thanks to a new air conditioning system and purpose fitted doors.

The PCYC will receive $50,261 in funding from the NSW Government to undertake the upgrades.

With hundreds of people from the local community accessing the facility each week, they will now be able to exercise in greater comfort.

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 08 - NSWPF 30658 - Died — At Lismore PCYC are: Senior Constable Lachlan Bransgrove with Ben Franklin MLC and PCYC Lismore Club Manager Greg Ironfield.

Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the upgrades were needed to make sure the PCYC could continue offering great facilities to the community.

“The Lismore PCYC is a really important place for schools, local clubs and groups, but most importantly, it is a safe place for young people to go, particularly those who are most vulnerable,” Mr Franklin said.

“Upgrading the facilities will mean they can be accessed more frequently and youth programs can be expanded to continue looking after vulnerable and at-risk youth in the local community.

“Ensuring that the facilities are modern also makes sure the wider community can enjoy the PCYC year round and support their wellbeing.”

The increased usability of the PCYC will mean the Club can focus on increasing the capacity of young people to come together, increase their divisionary and Aboriginal youth programs and expand NSW Police youth case management with disadvantaged young people.

Mr Greg Ironfield, Club Manager at the Lismore PCYC said this was great news for the Club.

“We’re very excited to receive funding through the Stronger Country Communities Fund,” Mr Ironfield said.

“We will be utilising the funds to upgrade our Club facilities, including adding air conditioning to our gym, martial arts and boxing rooms.”

“We will also be enhancing and expanding our Police Rise Up Programs to reach more young people in our community.”

Air conditioning and purpose-fitted doors will be installed to the gym, the martial arts room and the boxing room.

Replacing the current barred doors with more appropriate sealable doors will mean temperature regulation is possible and will provide for sustainable use of electricity through heating and cooling.

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 services at the PCYC have currently been suspended in line with the Public Health Order but anyone who needs support during this time can contact the Lismore Police on 02 6626 0599.

PCYC Lismore gets a cool upgrade

Lachland Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 09 - NSWPF 30658 - Died

NREL_GE_20171116_002_01.pdf – 16_11_2017_Youth-Hub-For-Lismore_Northern-Star.pdf

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 13 - NSWPF 30658 - Died 15 June 2022 — 17 May 1996 – Goulburn Police Academy

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 12 - NSWPF 30658 - Died 15 June 2022 — 17 May 1996 – Goulburn Police Academy. Michelle & Lachlan BRANSGROVE

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 11 - NSWPF 30658 - Died 15 June 2022

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 10 - NSWPF 30658 - Died 15 June 2022

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 09 - NSWPF 30658 - Died 15 June 2022

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 03 - NSWPF 30658 - Died

Lachlan Alexander Kench BRANSGROVE 02 - NSWPF 30658 - Died

* Story behind any Nickname: The Big Fella due to his 6′ 4″ height and stature.

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
14 July 2025

Updated on 15 July 2025 with further information.

Updated 28 July 2025 with additional photos.

Clement William LONG

14/07/2025

Clement William LONG

AKA Clem LONG

* Nickname: Clem Long Pockets

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 087

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 10056

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 May 1961 ( aged 19 years, 1 month, 23 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 3 July 1961 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 April 1967 ( Seniority date = 1 April 1967 )

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 21 November 1977

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 25 April 1986

Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant

Stations: Clarence St Sydney ( 1 Division ), ?, South District ( 1969 ), ?, Bourke, ?, Mudgee ( Licencing Sgt ), Dubbo ( 1970s ) & District Training Coordinator ( SenSgt )( 1990s )( Duty Officer ), ?, Orana District – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 May 1961 to 21 February 2000 = 38 years, 8 months, 23 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 29 May 1961 to 21 February 2000 = 38 years, 8 months, 23 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 10 months, 15 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 25 years, 0 months, 7 days

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

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 April 1997 ( SenSgt )

Born: Monday 6 April 1942

Died on: Thursday 28 February 2025

Age: 82 years, 10 months, 22 days

Organ Donor: No – age restrictive

Cause: Cancer – Pancreatic

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: 2020

Funeral date: Friday 14 March 2025 @ 11am

Memorial location: Quality Inn, 165 Whylandra St, Dubbo ( next to Dubbo Golf Club ), NSW

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated and Ashes to be spread at Umina Beach ( where his wife had her Ashes spread ).

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2025 )

CLEM 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.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Clement William LONG 01 - NSWPF 10056 - Died 28 February 2025

Clement William LONG 02 - NSWPF 10056 - Died 28 February 2025

Clement William LONG 03 - NSWPF 10056 - Died 28 February 2025

Clement William LONG 04 - NSWPF 10056 - Died 28 February 2025

Class 87A – 29/5/61.
L to R: (I think the first posting for this group was to Clarence Street Station (part of No.1 Div) under Inspector Jack Riley (The Bull Tosser) and Sgt 1/c George Folpp.)
Colin **BELL** # 10068, Brian **BORTHWICK** # 10040, Lionel **HANRAHAN** # 10014, Ron **WALSH** # 10021, Doug **PHILIP** # 10041, Harvey **JUERGENS** # 10018, Les **WYATT** # 10039, Ian **McPHEE** # 10009, Clem **LONG** # 10056, Warren **TAYLOR** # 9999, Terry **LESTER** # 10049, Peter **DROOGER** # 10019, Ron **WOODS** # 10057, Brian **WARWICK** # 10062, Barry **LAWSON** # 10016, Keith **HENDERSON** # 10052, Mike **STEPHENS** # 10026

Class 087A of 1961 — Mike Stephens
Visual Storyteller · March 31, 2019
Posting two group photos taken 40 years apart of the same members. My Class 87A from 29 May, 1961 and our 1st reunion 40 years later 2001 at the Swansea RSL Club Lake Macquarie. Also our class Stud Book entry commencing with Warren Taylor (ex Prosecutor) 9999 and finishing with Brian Warwick 10062 (HWP).
I can identify 46 from the class photo if anyone interested.
Our class was the first to pass the 9999 registered Nos into the 10,000s.
The reunion photo identified as follows:
Left to right – back row – Mike **Stephens**, Rod **Fulham**, Paul **McGowan**, John **Imeson**, Merv **Braithwaite**, Kevin **Mongton**, Barry Luckie, Brian **Rowley**, John **Baker**, Brian **Borthwick**, Barry **Cooper**, John **Hayes**, Tony **Madigan**, Bruce **Spencer**, Barry **Lawson**, Bernie **Lee**, Roy **Fry** (partly obscured by Ian **Robb** standing at end of middle row), Roy **Leadbeater** (Instructor).
Middle row –
Ross **Goodwin**, Brian **McIlvenna**, Leo **Gately**, Gordon **Doyle**, Harvey **Juergens**, Wally **Lark**, Helen **Clark** ( later Helen **Magnus** ), Ida **Luke**, Fred **Sewell**, Ron **Blake**, Terry **Lester**, Tom **Powick**, Ian **Robb** (standing).
Front row –
Trevor **Neill**, Les **Wyatt**, Bob **Drooger**, Warren **Taylor**, Brian **Johnson**, Brian **Warwick**, Les **Miller**, Bill **Dent**, Clem **Long**, Lloyd **Taylor**, Len **DeAudney**, Col **Bell**.
We held a 45 year reunion at the same venue 2006. If anyone interested I can post a group photo – let me know.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1501013186882198/permalink/2260065610976948/

Class 087A - 02 of 1961 — Mike Stephens
Visual Storyteller · March 31, 2019
Posting two group photos taken 40 years apart of the same members. My Class 87A from 29 May, 1961 and our 1st reunion 40 years later 2001 at the Swansea RSL Club Lake Macquarie. Also our class Stud Book entry commencing with Warren Taylor (ex Prosecutor) 9999 and finishing with Brian Warwick 10062 (HWP).
I can identify 46 from the class photo if anyone interested.
Our class was the first to pass the 9999 registered Nos into the 10,000s.
The reunion photo identified as follows:
Left to right – back row – Mike **Stephens**, Rod **Fulham**, Paul **McGowan**, John **Imeson**, Merv **Braithwaite**, Kevin **Mongton**, Barry **Luckie**, Brian **Rowley**, John **Baker**, Brian **Borthwick**, Barry **Cooper**, John **Hayes**, Tony **Madigan**, Bruce **Spencer**, Barry **Lawson**, Bernie **Lee**, Roy **Fry** (partly obscured by Ian **Robb** standing at end of middle row), Roy **Leadbeater** (Instructor).
Middle row – Ross **Goodwin**, Brian **McIlvenna**, Leo **Gately**, Gordon **Doyle**, Harvey **Juergens**, Wally **Lark**, Helen **Clark** (later Helen **Magnus**), Ida **Luke**, Fred **Sewell**, Ron **Blake**, Terry **Lester**, Tom **Powick**, Ian **Robb** (standing).
Front row – Trevor **Neill**, Les **Wyatt**, Bob **Drooger**, Warren **Taylor**, Brian **Johnson**, Brian **Warwick**, Les **Miller**, Bill **Dent**, Clem **Long**, Lloyd **Taylor**, Len **DeAudney**, Col **Bell**.
We held a 45 year reunion at the same venue 2006. If anyone interested I can post a group photo – let me know.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1501013186882198/permalink/2260065610976948/

* Story behind any Nickname:

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

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Cal
4 March 2025

Philip Stephen McCORMICK

14/07/2025

Philip Stephen McCORMICK

AKA Phil McCORMICK

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: William McCORMICK, NSWPF # 9529 ?

Colin Thomas McCORMICK, NSWPF 19101 ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 147

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16966

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 March 1975 ( aged 23 years, 6 months, 12 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 5 May 1975 ( aged 23 years, 8 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 5 May 1976

Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 May 1980

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 5 May 1984

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Penrith ( 23 Division )( late 1970s – early 1980s ), ?, Workers Compensation & Review Unit – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 17 March 1975 to 4 July 2003 = 28 years, 3 months, 17 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 March 1975 to 4 July 2003 = 28 years, 3 months, 17 days

Retirement / Leaving age: = 51 years, 9 months, 29 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 20 years, 5 months, 22 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( Det SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( SenCon )

Philip Stephen McCORMICK 01 - NSWPF - 16966 - Died 26 Dec 2023

Born: Wednesday 5 September 1951

Died on: Tuesday 26 December 2023

Age: 72 years, 3 months, 21 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – Pancreatic

Event location: ?

Diagnosis date: 8 November 2023

Funeral date: Thursday 4 January 2024 @ noon

Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Rd, Pampoolah, NSW

LIVE STREAM – Private family funeral

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Manning Great Lakes memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Rd, Taree, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

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

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Philip Stephen McCORMICK 01 - NSWPF - 16966 - Died 26 Dec 2023

* 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
30 January 2024

Gary William BEAUMONT

14/07/2025

Gary William BEAUMONT APM

AKA Gary BEAUMONT

* Nickname: Beauy

Late of Engadine, NSW

Its quite eerie – just waiting…

Relations in ‘the job’: Kieran BEAUMONT, NSWPF # 29696

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 111

Last Class to be issued the Webley Scott semi auto pistol

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12599

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 15 May 1967 ( aged 22 years, 11 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 26 June 1967 ( aged 23 years, 0 months, 12 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 26 June 1976

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1983

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Detective Inspector

Stations: ?, Redfern ( 7 Division ), Mascot ( 15 Division ), Kogarah ( 12 Division )( 2.I.C. )( 1977 ), ?, Miranda ( 24 Division ), ?, Drug Law Enforcement Bureau ( DLEB ), Surveillance Unit, Drug Enforcement Agency ( DEA )( Plantation Unit ), Wollongong ( 82 Division ), ?, Lismore Operations Manager, ?

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 15 May 1967 to ? ? ? = ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 15 May 1967 to ? ? ? = ? years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 29 November 1983 ( Det Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 June 1993 ( Det SenSgt )

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 10 June 1991 ( Det Sgt 3/c )

Gary William BEAUMONT Gary BEAUMONT Beauy

Born: Wednesday 14 June 1944

Died on: Friday 25 August 2023 around 1.30am in his sleep.

Age: 79 years, 2 months, 11 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – Pancreatic

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 1 September 2023

Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, Linden St, Sutherland, NSW

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

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

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Gary William BEAUMONT Gary BEAUMONT Beauy

picture of Class111 26th June, 1967. All the cyclists have the first of the white helmets. They didn't last long either', once they realised that the broken necks were coming from the bad design, where the back of the helmet sat at the perfect point to break your neck, if your head was snapped backwards. Second white helmets issued hurriedly, 'say no more'..! — picture of Class111 26th June, 1967. All the cyclists have the first of the white helmets. They didn’t last long either’, once they realised that the broken necks were coming from the bad design, where the back of the helmet sat at the perfect point to break your neck, if your head was snapped backwards. Second white helmets issued hurriedly, ‘say no more’..!

Class 111 - those transferred to Penrith - 1967 — Class 111 – those transferred to Penrith – 1967

Some of Class 111 who commenced training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 15 May 1967 and were Sworn In on Monday 26 June 1967. Rear row, 4th from left is Probationary Constable Barry John PEARCE # 12631

* Story behind any Nickname: A play on his surname.

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 January 2024

Bruce Charles WILLIAMS

14/07/2025

Bruce Charles WILLIAMS

AKA Bruce Williams, Stumpy, Stumpy Williams

Late of Campelltown, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: NO

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Started with Class # 126 and Completed with Class # 138

NSW Police Cadet # 2689

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16259

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 22 February 1971 ( aged 16 years, 0 months, 2 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 27 March 1974 ( aged 19 years, 1 month, 7 days ) ( may have been injured or failed a subject – thus loss of 1 mth, 7 days Seniority )

Constable – appointed 27 March 1975

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? NO

Senior Constable – appointed 27 March 1983

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

Appears in the 1985 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1987 issue

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Central ( 1 Division ), ?

Service: From 22 February 1971 to ? ? ? = ? years Service ( 17 – 18 years service )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Sunday 20 February 1955

Died on: Sunday 13 March 2022

Age: 67 y ears, 0 months, 21 days

Organ Donor: NO

Cause: Cancer – Pancreatic & Lung together with other health issues

Event location: Campbelltown Hospital, NSW

Event date: Finally went to Hospital on Thursday but because he wouldn’t previously visit a Doctor, he passed on Sunday

Funeral date: Wednesday 23 March 2022 @ 11am

Funeral location: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Keneally Funerals, 13 Chamberlain St, Campelltown, NSW 02 4620 8822

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Class 138 of 25 February 1974 - 01 — Class 138 of 25 February 1974 – 01

Class 138 of 25 February 1974 - 02 — Class 138 of 25 February 1974 – 02

Class 138 of 25 February 1974 - 03 — Class 138 of 25 February 1974 – 03

Class 138 of 25 February 1974 - Reunion in 2017? — Class 138 of 25 February 1974 – Reunion in 2017?

Bruce Charles WILLIAMS

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
18 March 2022 – 20 March 2022

Brendan J AKHURST

14/07/2025

Brendan J AKHURST

AKA BJ, BJ AKHURST

Late of Buradoo, Southern Highlands, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: Ron C AKHURST, NSWPF # 16716

No relation to: A J AKHURST, NSWPF # 7401. A J ( Jim ) AKHURST worked at the old Sydney Water Police ( 1973 / 76 era )

Jim & Brendan were at Sydney Water Police during the same era.

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 112
First Class to be issued the new Smith & Wesson .38 calibre model 10 six shot revolver

Class 112 - Attested 15 September 1967 - Redfern — Class 112 – Attested 15 September 1967 – Redfern

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12734

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 7 August 1967 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 13 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 15 September 1967 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed 15 September 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 September 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Appears in the 1975 ‘Stud Book’

Does NOT appear in the 1979 ‘Stud Book’

Final Rank: = Senior Constable ?

Stations: ?, Court Constable ( Sydney Quarter Sessions )( part of Darlinghurst Police )( early 1970s ), ?, Sydney Water Police ( Police Diver )( Launch Maintenance Section LMS )( 1974 / 75 ), ?, – Resignation

Service: From Monday 7 August 1967 to ? ? 1978 ( Resigned ) =

( Resigned – stemming from ” pulling too many bodies from the water & listening to the police bullshit that went with the job ” )

11? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Sunday 25 April 1948

Died on: Friday 7 January 2022

Age: 73 years, 8 months, 13 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer – Pancreatic

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA ( Private Service held )

Funeral location: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Bowral, NSW

LIVE STREAM PIN: TBA Email: TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )

Class 112 - Attested 15 September 1967 - Redfern

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

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Boris Mihailovic

Esoterica

6 January 2022 2 7 min read12

THE HARD GOODBYE…

When words are not enough

I had a terrible day today.

Well, not today. It was a few days ago. But it’s taken me some time to wrap my head around it and sit down at the keyboard.

It began with a phone call.

“Hi mate, it’s me.”

“I know, brother. It says ‘Brendan Akhurst’ on my phone when you call me. How you doing?”

“Not well. I’ve run out of time.”

My stomach dropped. It was not what I wanted to hear, even though I knew I was going to hear it one day.

Brendan Akhurst is one of Australia’s finest cartoonists and illustrators. His work has graced the pages of countless magazines for the last four decades. I have worked with him for more than three of those decades.

He was the genius who came up with the department illustrations for Ozbike magazine. He’d illustrated countless fiction stories for the same magazine. His cartoons of Maynard contributed greatly to the success of Street Machine magazine, and he was a mainstay at The Picture for many years, providing BJ’s Babes illos.

His was a rare and stunning talent. Not only could he illustrate to a script, but he could and did write his own cartoon scripts, which were always better than what someone else could have written.

His work was complex, but looked simple, and he would fill each panel with brilliant little jokes and characters always as an aside to the main story.

I was in awe of his talent, as were all the people who worked with him. And there were many. His work is everywhere.

A true creative genius, Brendan was justifiably hailed and revered by editors and writers all over Australia, while being simultaneously castigated as being a bastard who could never meet a deadline.

He was the bane of my existence as an editor in that regard. He never met a single deadline. Not one. Not ever.

I even got into the habit of lying to him about the deadlines. I would move them forward, knowing he would miss them and hoping he would make the actual deadline. But he’d miss that one too.

I’d sacked him. Four times. Then I re-hired him soon after each sacking because his work was without equal and always worth the wait.

I was over the moon when he agreed to illustrate my third book, The Wisdom Of The Road Gods. And I knew what was going to happen, but I also knew his illustrations of my stories would be superb. And they were.

I actually sacked him for the fifth time during that process, then promptly re-hired him, because the stuff he had sent me thus far was brilliant.

It’s not that Brendan didn’t appreciate deadlines. He did. He even wrote off his beloved Dodge-engined V8 Charger trying to get me an illustration a week after its due date. He was so tired he’d fallen asleep and put it into a tree on the drive from his home in the Southern Highlands to Sydney. Yes, it was before emails were a thing. he certainly understood deadlines. He just couldn’t meet them.

A few months ago, he called me and told me he’d been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We both knew what that meant. The survival rate for that bastard is in the low single digits.

But Brendan was upbeat. He was always upbeat. And while he battled the cancer, we discussed a few new projects he wanted to do with me, one being the illustration of forgotten historical battles, and another was asking my readers to send in their motorcycle stories, which I would then turn into English, and he would do the illustrations.

But then he called me and told me he had run out of time.

“And I’ve run out of puff,” he added. “But look, I’m OK. I have made my peace with God.”

I didn’t know what to say, because what does one say when one is told that? I’m talking to a dear friend who has just told me he is about to die. It’s imminent, and he’s come to terms with it, because…well, fuck, what alternative does he have?

“I’d love to see you if you can make it down,” he said, his voice a touch strained with the pain he was in.

“I’ll be down tomorrow morning,” I said, hoping I would be in time.

I was.

I arrived at his home and was shown in to his lounge-room by his brother and his brother’s wife. She told me that Brendan had just been given some morphine and will need to rest shortly. I told her I would not stay long.

The change the cancer had wrought upon him was appalling. Brendan was always a big, strong, bloke. He was a former Water Police officer, and left when he got sick of pulling floaters out of the harbour and listening to the police bullshit that went with the job. His subsequent illustrations of the police were cutting and sharper than master-made katana.

He was still big. But he was a big skeleton. He did not look at all like the Brendan I once knew. But then he smiled and that was instantly recognisable.

“I’m so glad you came!” he said. His voice was still deep and strong; he was also one of the best singers I have ever heard.

“How could I not come?” I replied, stating the obvious.

He told me to pull up a chair and we sat and talked for a while about old times. His sister-in-law and his brother, and his wonderful partner, Michelle, hovered nearby, all clearly shattered by what was happening. They injected him with some more morphine, and they gave him a special lozenge to put in his mouth to assist him in making saliva.

Brendan reclined on the couch, his legs propped on a chair and covered in a blanket, and laughed and joked with me, and I with him. And then he got up, much to the horror of his family.

“Brendan,” they all said. “Sit down. Where are you going?”

“I’m going out to the studio. Boris, come with me.”

“No, no, no! You can’t go. You might fall!”

“Get out of my way. This will only take a minute.”

I followed him out to his studio – a veritable temple to the creative art he’d practiced, and he walked pretty steadily, I thought, even though the path was a little steep and had a few steps.

We walked in, and he pulled a painting off the wall and handed it to me. It was of a pair of girl’s legs in heels and her hands were pulling her panties down. I recognised it instantly.

“You remember this?” he grinned.

“I sure do.”

“It was my favourite panel from that strip I did ages ago when I used your head for the main character. I think you fell into a river after she did this.”

“Thank you,” I said. What else could I say?

We went back inside and he propped himself back on the couch.

His brother, Bill, came and said that I could stay as long as I wanted to. Me being there had made Brendan very happy, he said.

Then the community nurse arrived and she needed to examine Brendan, so I went outside with his brother while that happened.

We talked. Mostly small-talk. It’s pretty much the default chat of people who are in the presence of a tragic event, and are struggling to cope with the inevitability and outcome of that event. In Bill’s case, it was the passing of his younger brother. In mine, the passing of a dear friend and colleague. My pain was simply not in the same league as Bill’s.

Then Bill’s wife came out with a rueful grin.

“Brendan says if you don’t come back in, he’s going to come out.”

I trooped back in and stood there awkwardly as the nurse explained to Brendan that he had a bowel obstruction and that he would need to go to hospital to have it seen to.

“What are the options?” Brendan asked.

“You can go to hospital, get your obstruction scanned, get your pain medication sorted, and hopefully be home in a day or so. If you choose not to do that, we can set up a syringe that will supply you with a cocktail of drugs that will keep you comfortable and a little dozy…er, until…”

It was obvious “until” what. The medical profession calls it an “end of life event”, while avoiding the words “until you die”.

“Let me think about it,” Brendan said.

I knew I had to leave then. But knowing this and actually leaving is a crushing position to be in. Brendan needed to be with his family. Not some prick he’d worked with. But how do I actually do that?

I waited until Michelle, wreathed in tears and pain, went into the kitchen then I came and knelt by his side.

“I better go,” I said, grasping his big hand. It was warm and he still had a strong grip.

“This is the last time you and I will speak,” he said, and smiled gently.

My eyes filled with tears and a knot formed in my throat. What does one say to that? How does one respond? I had no idea.

“Um…” I said, and cleared my throat while trying to think of what else I might say.

“Thank you for coming to see me,” Brendan said. “Just move the green bin closer to the door when you go.”

“The green bin?” I blinked.

“Yeah, the recycling bin they might chuck me in,” he grinned.

“I’m not sure you can get recycled in that state,” I said. “But fuck thanking me. I need to thank you. You were the greatest illustrator I have ever worked with. And I can never thank you enough for the joy you have given me and so many other people through your work.”

Yes, I know. It was a pointless thing to say. But I had no other words. I knew no other words.

Brendan squeezed my hand. I squeezed back. He was still strong.

“I’ll see you on the other side,” he said.

“Further on down the road, brother,” I rasped back.

And then I turned and walked slowly away, wishing this was yet another deadline he would not meet.

THE HARD GOODBYE… – Years of Writing Dangerously

Brendan AKHURST

Brendan Akhurst flanked by his wife Michelle and Tracey Warren in 2004

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
7 March 2022

Nabil Anthony ELIAS

14/07/2025

Nabil Anthony ELIAS

AKA Bill, Billy, Midnight, Sooty

Late of ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 164

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 92939

Regd. # 18814

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 July 1979 ( aged 24 years, 1 month, 17 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 17 September 1979 ( aged 24 years, 4 months, 2 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 September 1984

Senior Constable – appointed 17 September 1988

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Fairfield GD’s ( 34 Division ), Cabramatta GD’s ( 34 Division – 1979 ), Liverpool HWP ( 22 Division ), ?

Service: From 2 July 1979 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours

Born: Sunday 14 May 1955 in Campsie, NSW

Died on: Sunday 1 March 2020

Age: 64 yrs 9 mths 15 days

Cause: Pancreatic Cancer ( diagnosed pre April 2019 )

Event location: ?

Event date: Sunday 1 March 2020

Funeral date: Wednesday 4 March 2020 @ 2.15pm

Funeral location: East Chapel, Rookwood Gardens Crematorium, Memorial Ave, Rookwood, NSW

Family is requesting no flowers, but donate to either Pancreatic Cancer Organisation, Pancare Foundation – https://www.pancare.org.au/
Or
Ankylosing spondylitis Arthritis Australia – https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of…/ankylosing spondylitis/

Upon speaking to Bills brother this afternoon, I believe there will be a Police Honour Guard from a local area command, hence medals will be on the agenda.

LIVE STREAM: Unpublished November 2025. Ask for details.

Wake location: TBA

Funeral Parlour: TBA

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

NABIL 'BILL' ELIAS FROM CABRAMATTA POLICE STATION.<br /> BANKSTOWN AIRPORT, NSW.<br /> ? APRIL 1980<br /> — NABIL ‘BILL’ ELIAS FROM CABRAMATTA POLICE STATION.
BANKSTOWN AIRPORT, NSW.
? APRIL 1980

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

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Survived by wife, Anita

Daughters Lynda

Granddaughters Olivia & Grace

Billy, Midnight Elias was a bloody good bloke who was loud, full of laughter and fun to work with in the old Cabramatta / Fairfield days.

May you forever Rest In Peace my friend.

You and your family have my deepest respect and apology for being unable to attend your funeral on Wednesday.

Your mate

‘ Charlie ‘ / ‘ Cal ‘

Greg Callander
NSWPF # 17463

FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH CONSTABLE's Greg Callander, Bill Elias & Phil Charlier.<br /> ALL POLICE FROM CABRAMATTA POLICE STATION.<br /> BANKSTOWN AIRPORT, NSW.<br /> APRIL 1980 — FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH Constable’s Greg Callander, Bill Elias & Phil Charlier.
ALL POLICE FROM CABRAMATTA POLICE STATION.
BANKSTOWN AIRPORT, NSW.
APRIL 1980

FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH CONSTABLE NABIL ‘BILL’ ELIAS, PHIL CHARLIER AND GREG CALLANDER.
BILL ELIAS RUNNING THROUGH THE ‘CHECK LIST’ PRIOR TO OUR FLIGHT.

FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH CONSTABLE NABIL ‘BILL’ ELIAS, PHIL CHARLIER AND GREG CALLANDER.
BANKSTOWN AIRPORT
APRIL 1980

Cst 1/c Greg Callander & Constable Nabil Elias at a crime scene in Cabramatta where a couple were menaced by stotgun toting bandits. Around 1980. — Cst 1/c Greg Callander & Constable Nabil Elias at a crime scene in Cabramatta where a couple were menaced by shotgun toting bandits. Around 1980.

Nail Elias ( centre in uniform ) — Salute’

They gave Bill the keys to a City Bus, Sydney CBD. 2016

Cal & 11.45pm ( Nabil Elias just isn't quite dark enough to be midnight ) with the old F100 which we did a lot of shifts in at Cabramatta LAC - NSW Police Force & Fairfield LAC - NSW Police Force back in the 1970's. — Cal & 11.45pm ( Nabil Elias – just isn’t quite dark enough to be midnight ) with the old F100 which we did a lot of shifts in at Cabramatta LAC – NSW Police Force & Fairfield LAC – NSW Police Force back in the 1970’s.

And they even let him at the controls of a train.

First published 1 March 2020.

Updated 29 November 2025

Colin Thomas GIBBONS

14/07/2025

Colin Thomas GIBBONS

AKA Gibbo, Col

Late of Mudgee

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 106

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11906

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 21 February 1966 ( aged 24 years, 4 months, 6 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 4 April 1966 ( aged 24 years, 5 months, 20 days )

Constable – appointed 4 June 1967

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 August 1974

Senior Constable – appointed 27 August 1978

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, South Coast District ( 1967 ), Mudgee ( 1977 – 1981 ), Cronulla, George St North, Bega, Eden, Batemans Bay

Service: From 21 February 1966 to 4 April 1985 ( Resigned ) = 19 years, 1 month, 14 days Service

Age at Resignation: 43 years, 5 months, 20 days

Time in Retirement: 34 years, 1 month, 27 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1982 ( SenCon )

Born: Wednesday 15 October 1941

Died on: Thursday 30 May 2019

Age: 77 years, 7 months, 15 days

Cause: Pancreatic Cancer

Event location: Dubbo – Lourdes Private Hospital

Event date: Thursday 30 May 2019

Funeral date: Friday 7 June 2019 @ 11am

Funeral location: St Luke’s Anglican Church, Bayly St, Gulgong, NSW

Wake location: Gulgong RSL, NSW

Funeral Parlour: Macquarie Valley Funerals & Monuments, Mudgee 6372 2331

Buried at: Gulgong Lawn Cemetery, Castlereagh Hwy, Gulgong, NSW

Memorial located at: ?

Col GIBBONS & family - 4 generations — Col GIBBONS & family – 4 generations

Col GIBBONS - coke & ? — Col GIBBONS – coke & ?

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

Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]

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May they forever Rest In Peace

GIBBONS, Colin Thomas

Col Gibbons

“Proud Wiradjuri Man“

30th May 2019

late of Henry Lawson Drive, Bombira (Mudgee).

Beloved husband of Ella.

Much loved father & step-father of Susan, John, Sharon, Sarah- Jane, Glenn, Steve, Leon, Sharon, their partners and their families.

Aged 77 years

“Tired and weary you made no fuss, you tried so hard to stay with us. You suffered so much and told so few, you never deserved what you went through“

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Col.

The service will take place at 11:00am on Friday 7th June 2019 at St Luke’s Anglican Church Gulgong.

At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Gulgong Lawn Cemetery for interment.

By special request, donations in lieu of floral tributes may be made at the Service, to our local Mudgee ‘Can Assist’ Group.

MACQUARIE VALLEY FUNERALS & MONUMENTS

Members of The N.F.D.A. and The F.D.A. of N.S.W. & Monumental Mason’s Assoc. of NSW

118 Market Street, Mudgee

Telephone: 6372 2331 All Hours

Published in the Mudgee Guardian on June 4, 2019

http://tributes.dailyliberal.com.au/obituaries/dailyliberal-au/obituary.aspx?pid=193046686

Greg Martin

May 26 at 7:23 PM

Good evening caught up with an old Mudgee stalwart Colin Thomas Gibbons at Lourdes Hospital at Dubbo Col is in a bad way and his family are with him worked at Mudgee during early 80’S and he was one of the last old school coppers when telling hoodlums to get home their reply was yes Mister Gibbons he was very active with The Mudgee VRA and his family were overwhelmed today to have the Commissioner of the VRA MR Mark Gibson visit Col and his family today and I thank you Sir for your visit. May our thoughts and prayers be with Col and his family

Steve Marskell is with Aurora Marskell and Col Gibbons.

4 hrs

Col Gibbons / Gibbo / Dad / Pop / Grandpa
“A silent #Mudgee legend gave his time to save many a life as a #police office and active member of the volunteer #rescue squad today bids us farewell” Over the past months our dad has fought the biggest fight of his life. A fight that sadly came to an end this morning with his true loves, mum and his kids by his side. Next week will give us all the opportunity to celebrate Cols amazing life and I encourage all those that know our family to come along and show your support to mum (Ella) Saraha-Jane, Johnny, Susan, Sharron (Gibbo) and our extended family.
God Bless You Big Fella – May You Continue to protect us from above

Colin Thomas GIBBONS 01 – NSWPF – Died 29 May 2019 – NC11_4 21072011

Colin is mentioned on p 52 of this document. Details of previous North East Wiradjuri People claims.

First published Thursday 30 May 2019.

Updated 25 February 2025 and tidied up.

John Ashley BALLANTYNE

14/07/2025

John Ashley BALLANTYNE APM

Late of ?

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. # 6147

Rank: Detective Superintendent

acting State Commander

Stations: ?, Northam, CIB, AFP – Solomon Islands & East Timor,

Pilbara District Office ( Crime Manager ),

State Manager of Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission ( ACIC ), acting State Commander

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = 38+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 16 June 1993

Australian Police Medal, APM – granted 26 January 2015

Education: University of New England – Grad. Cert. Management 2014

Australian Institute of Company Directors – Grad AICD, Board Directorship – 2010

Charles Sturt University – Bachelor of Policing – Criminal Investigations – 2009

Australian Institute of Police Management – Grad. Cert. Applied Management – 2007

Edith Cowan University – Mast of Business Admin. ( MBA ) – 2007

Edit Cowan University – Grad. Dip.. Management Studies – Management – 2005

Charles Sturt University – Grad. Cert. police Management – 1998

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 2 May 2017

Age: ?

Cause: Cancer – pancreatic

Event location: ?

Event date: Tuesday 2 May 2017

Funeral date: Monday 8 May 2017 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Karrakatta Cemetery, Railway Rd, Karrakatta, WA, 6010

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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

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PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

38-years in policing including community policing, criminal investigation, project management, district management, overseas policing (Solomon Islands & Timor Leste), and national investigations (Australian Crime Commission). Currently working as acting Commander (State Commander)

BALLANTYNE:
The Funeral Cortege for Acting Commander John Ballantyne of WA Police will arrive at the main entrance of KARRAKATTA Cemetery, Railway Road, Karrakatta at 10.30am on MONDAY (8.05.2017) for a Cremation Service.

No flowers by request.

Donations to Pancare would be appreciated.

231 GRAND PROMENADE DIANELLA 9229 7700
WA Family Owned
www.bowraodea.com.au

Published in The West Australian on May 4, 2017

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185279341#sthash.RGVgQFwx.dpuf

BALLANTYNE:
WA Police Union
Members are invited to attend the Memorial Service for our Member John Ballantyne 6147 at KARRAKATTA Cemetery on MONDAY (08.05.2017) at 10.30am.

Published in The West Australian on May 5, 2017

http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185290561&fhid=14376&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.eGWDQ1tm.dpuf

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
I remember your smile, The things you would say, I treasured the hours we spent every day.

The laughs we had, the secrets we shared, The love you gave, the way you cared.

You left a place no one can fill, I miss you, John, and always will.

Life goes on; we know it’s true, But not the same without you.

Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will treasure the memories we have of you.

All our love Vicki, Shannan, Michael, Charlotte, Harper, Curtis and Gemma.

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

JB although I only had the privilidge of working with you for a short time, you become a great mentor to me. Despite what you were facing, you were always there for a chat, a vent or common sense advice to put things into perspective. A truly kind and selfless man, I will miss you. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and family and Mike and Ang.

Monday, 8 May 2017

Don’t forget your mobile phone, not the one in the dunny, the one I bought you from the toy store. I missed you when you left Northam.

Sunday, 7 May 2017

Pete, Dianne & All Johns Family,

Wishing you Peace to bring Comfort, Courage to face the days ahead & Loving memories to Forever hold in your Hearts. REST IN PEACE John. Jules Ursh Renee & Simone

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of happy times with one of life’s special people. Our deepest sympathy to Vicki and Family and Peter.

Love Julie and Family

Monday, 8 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of our former colleague Detective Superintendent John Ballantyne former State Manager of the ACIC WA Office. He will be remembered.
Rest in Peace friend and colleague.

Chris Dawson CEO and all ACIC staff.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
Regimental 6147. Fond memories of my partner in crime at the illustrious CIB. JB, we shared a lot of experiences, always challenging, sometimes dangerous, and you faced it all with a wry smile and sense of humour. Heartfelt sympathy to Vicki and family on the loss of a true gentleman.

Brad Gorman.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
JB, you were a best friend, a mentor and a brother to me and Godfather to my Son. What greater honour that when a man moves forward, he leaves behind in each of us, the best of what he was. A defender, protector, supporter, victor, a warrior. The last of the breed from a bygone era. Sincere condolences to VJ, Peter and families. RIP Digger

Sulli and family

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Farewell to our dear friend JB now resting peacefully. Treasured memories of good times spent together. Heartfelt sympathy to Vicki and family.

Til we meet again.

Shayne and Sally

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
JB, always with a smirk, always ready with a witty (or not so witty) remark. We had great fun JB, it was an honour.

Mark Wall.

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Sincere condolences to Vicki and family on the sad passing of a fine gentleman. A wonderful mentor, colleague and friend who will be missed by many. R.I.P.
Col, Jo and Erin Johnson

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
Sincere sympathy to Vicki and family. JB was an inspirational and dedicated leader. R I P.
South Metropolitan DMT

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): The staff at Beaconsfield Primary School wish to send their deepest sympathy to Vicki and family on the loss of John. May you find comfort in your precious memories.

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley) APM:
It was hard to let you go, given we’d had each others back for 20 plus years but I know you are in a better place. You fought courageously till the end and we will miss you greatly. We hope you’re enjoying the Police star that Henry chose for his “Big Good John”. We love you dearly and will meet again.

Mike, Angie, Henry and Molly Bell xxxx

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): When the sun says goodbye to the earth, it leaves a beautiful sunset as a gift. When friends say goodbye to each other they leave mementos of everlasting memories. Goodbye my friend, I will miss you and remember you always.

To Vicki and family
With heartfelt sympathy to you as we remember a life so well lived. A life that leaves a legacy of joy, pride and pleasure, a loving lasting memory you will treasure always.Pat xx

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague John Ballantyne Registered Number 6147.
Deepest sympathy to all his loved ones.

Thursday, 4 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John) 6147:
In memory of a respected colleague, treasured friend and former Committee Member.
John’s contribution will never be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and family.
WA Police Commissioned Officers’ Mess.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
Much loved nephew of Shirley and Bernard (dec), cousin of Tim.
Will be dearly missed.
Condolences to his family.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Sympathy and love to Vicki-May and family. John your battle is over, no more pain you’re at peace now.

Love Mum, Dad (dec) and Family.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Uncle to Ashleigh. Now at peace with your brother, David. He will care for you now. Trish and Ashleigh

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John A):
Dearly loved nephew of Joan and Don (dec), loved cousin of Esme, Tom, Jan, Rob, Matt and Mitchell. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and Peter.
Always remembered

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of our nephew and cousin. Taken far too soon.

Love Aunty Rhonda, Uncle Don, Cathy, Donna, Jane, Lara and Families.

Thursday, 4 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
Our little brother passed away 2nd May, 2017. He is now at rest at peace. His troubles are now behind him, his battles are over, may he rest in peace.

Peter and Dianne.

– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/thewest-au/john-ballantyne-condolences/185279324?&page=3#sthash.O38z21NZ.dpuf

Funeral Director Info

Published in The West Australian on May 4, 2017

http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185279324#sthash.bu6WM96l.dpuf

AUDIO: Spirit Drive: Acting Commander John Ballantyne, W.A. Police

https://omny.fm/shows/spirit-drive/spirit-drive-acting-commander-john-ballantyne-wa-p

Police seize drugs ‘destined for WA leavers’

Posted 18 Nov 2016, 7:12pm

WA Police have seized more than 150 packages containing illicit drugs, in a four day blitz in the lead up to Leaver’s week.

The packages contained mostly methamphetamine, but also ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, cannabis and a range of other drugs.

Acting Commander John Ballantyne said many of the intended recipients would now face charges including possession and possession with intent to supply.

“Some of the intended recipients have been identified as being 17 and 18 years old, so it is not unreasonable to suggest that some of those drugs could have been destined for Leavers,” he said.

“What I do know is that none of those drugs will make it to Leavers.”

The organised crime squad and canine unit were involved in the operation targeting drugs sent through the post.

Police said they were still trying to determine whether the drugs were purchased online and whether they came from interstate, overseas or a combination of both.

The purpose of the operation was to limit the amount of drugs on the street during Leavers, which begins on Monday.

The seizures ranged from small packages to larger ones, including 100 ecstasy tablets, 84 grams of amphetamine, 87.5 grams MDMA powder and 100 LSD tabs.

Acting Commander Ballantyne once again urged parents to talk to their children about the dangers associated with illicit drugs.

“It’s up to parents to talk to their leavers now to make sure they make the right decisions, not the wrong ones, a bad decision now could lead to implications into the future which could have far reaching consequences.”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/police-seize-drugs-destined-for-wa-leavers/8038942

WA Police officers awarded Australia Day Honours policing medals

PERTHNOW,

January 26, 2015 1:24pm

FIVE of the State’s police officers have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

Superintendent John Ballantyne, Superintendent Brad Royce, Inspector Kerry French, Inspector Kim Travers and Sergeant Jodie Pearson have all been awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal.

Superintendent John Ballantyne

Superintendent Ballantyne has served the WA Police with distinction for 37 years.

During this time he has led the way in metropolitan and regional community policing, state and

national criminal investigations, corporate project management, overseas peacekeeping and district management.

Monday, 30 April 2007. 08:33 (AWST)

New inspectors join Pilbara district office

Two new inspectors have joined the Pilbara police district office in Karratha.

Ken Nicolson will be supervising police stations in West Pilbara.

John Ballantyne will oversee crime management and governance.

They are replacing Inspector Craig Lockhart who has moved to Perth and Inspector Phil Clews who is moving to Broome.

Inspector Ballantyne has just returned from a stint with the Australian Federal Police in the Solomon Islands and East Timor.

His role in the Pilbara will be to “police the police”.

Inspector Ballantyne says his new role will provide a challenge.

“It’s to ensure that the police within the Pilbara adhere to the policies and the procedures of the WA Police Service and indeed the statute laws set by Government,” he said.

http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?/news/australia/wa/northwa/200704/s1909769.htm

Egbert van AKKER

14/07/2025

Egbert van AKKER

aka Bert

Brother of Hendrik van AKKER

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:

Brett Van AKKER, NSWPF # 32347 ?

Thomas Van AKKER, NSWPF # 27094 ?

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Redfern Academy Class 091

NSW Police Cadet # 1529

Regd. # 10373

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 2 November 1959 ( aged 16 years, 3 months, 21 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 21 June 1962 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 9 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( Yes )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 21 June 1967

Senior Constable – appointed 21 June 1971

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 10 November 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Sergeant – appointed 23 October 1986

Inspector – retirement

Stations: ?, Clearway Cyclist – Newtown circa 1967 / 1970, 13 Division ( Campsie / Lakemba ), Petersham Detectives – 11 Division ( mid 1970’s ), Marrickville ( 1997 / 1998 ), Annandale – retirement

Service: From 2 November 1959 to 2 December 1999 = 40 years, 1 month, 0 days Service

Age at Retirement: 56 years, 4 months, 20 days

Time in Retirement: 17 years, 1 month, 0 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det SenSgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 November 1995 ( Insp )

Born: Monday 12 July 1943

Died on: Monday 2 January 2017

Age: 73 years, 5 months, 21 days

Cause: Cancer – pancreatic

Funeral date: Friday 6 January 2017 @ 10am

Funeral location: Bardwell Park Uniting Church, 61 Barnsbury Grove, Bardwell Park, NSW

Buried at: Cremated and Ashes will be on the high seas.

Memorial at: ?

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

Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

Petersham Detectives, NSW c1979Back Row ( L - R ): Kevin FITZGERLAD # 17084, Phillip NEAVE # 15966, John MAUGHAN # 11162, Stand RUSSELL # 13346, Peter DEIN # 15695, Terry RICH # 14759 Front Row ( L - R ): Bert Van AKKER # 10373, Terry KNIGHT # 8312, Doug KELLY # 7795, Bob OSWALD # 10366, Brett FIFIELD # 18604?, Terry SWEENEY # 14047 Absent: Bob SCARFF # 9457, Philip SHERWOOD # 12087, Danny LOWE # 12139 — **Petersham Detectives, NSW c1979**
**Back Row** ( L – R ):
Kevin **FITZGERALD** # 17084, Phillip **NEAVE** # 15966, John **MAUGHAN** # 11162, Stan **RUSSELL** # 13346, Peter **DEIN** # 15695, Terry **RICH** # 14759
**Front Row** ( L – R ):
Bert Van **AKKER** # 10373, Terry **KNIGHT** # 8312, Doug **KELLY** # 7795, Bob **OSWALD** # 10366, Brett **FIFIELD** # 18604?, Terry **SWEENEY** # 14047
**Absent**: Bob **SCARFF** # 9457, Philip **SHERWOOD** # 12087, Danny **LOWE** # 12139

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 6 October 1989 (No.99), page 8014

NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE

COMMISSIONED OFFICER APPOINTMENTS

HIS Excellency the Governor with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:

PATROL COMMANDER – ANNANDALE PATROL – INSPECTOR
Senior Sergeant Egbert Van Akker, date of entry on duty

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article231509453.txt

There is an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, page 1 of Thursday 14 September 1972 – ” Board told why 14 police dismissed ” which mentions Egbert but I am unable to access the article.

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/119745350/

First published 4 January 2017.

Updated 22 February 2025 with additional information and tidy up.