David Christopher BOURKE
David Christopher BOURKE
Queensland Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?
Service: From ? to ?
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David Christopher BOURKE
| Regimental number | 1310 |
| Place of birth | Irvinestown, Ireland |
| Place of birth | Fermanagh, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Police Station, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5′ 10.5″ |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Bourke, 90 Coventry Drive, Dennistown, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Royal Irish Constabulary. |
| Enlistment date | 13 January 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 13 January 1915 – 15th Bn, 2nd Reinforcements. Taken on strength, 15th Bn, 12 April 1915. Mortally wounded, 2 May 1915. |
| Fate | Died of wounds 2 May 1915 |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | 2 May 1915 |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Place of burial | Chatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row E, Grave No. 83), Egypt |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial |
75 |
| Other details | War service: Egypt, Gallipoli
Embarked Brisbane o HMAT ‘Seang Bee’, 13 February 1915. Proceeded to join Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 12 April 1915. Wounded in action, Gallipoli, April 1915; admitted to Egyptian Government Hospital, 1 May 1915. Died of wounds, 2 May 1915. Buried at Chatby Military Cemetery, Alexandria, 3 May 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOURKE David Christopher |
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Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1888 in Irvinestown, Ireland
Died on: Sunday 2 May 1915
Place of death: Gallipoli, Turkey
Cause: Died of wounds
Age: 26
Funeral date: Monday 3 May 1915
Funeral location: Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt
Buried at: Chatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row E, Grave No. 83), Egypt
Memorial at: ?
[alert_green]DAVID is mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_green] * CONSIDERED POLICE JOB RELATED
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Kenneth Norman Marcus HAUSER
Kenneth Norman Marcus HAUSER
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 5811[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed on 15 September 1947
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed on 28 February 1973
Stations: ?, Darlinghurst about 1947 ( Constable ), Canowindra about 1950 ( with 2 sons then had a daughter ), Marrickville, Petersham about 1955.
1969 – 12 months Peace Keeping duty in Cyprus. UNFICYP
Cootamundra ( over 10 years ), Maroubra Junction – sick report ( loses a kidney ) – retirement
Service: From pre 15 September 1947 ? to ? ? 1984 = 40 years Service
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World War II
Royal Australian Air Force
Regiment: 1 Personnel Depot ( Staff )
Enlisted: on 23 November 1942 at Sydney, NSW
Living at: Maroubra, NSW
Service # 73106
Rank: Private
Embarkation: ?
Next of kin: Norman HAUSER
Religion: ?
Single / Married: ?
Returned to Australia: ?
Date of Discharge: 3 June 1946
http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=R&veteranId=918777
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Awards: National Medal – granted 29 March 1985
Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992
Born: 15 October 1924 in Kew, Victoria
Died on: 20 June 2011
Cause: Dementia
Age: 86
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
[alert_yellow]KEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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May you forever Rest In Peace Ken.
Dementia story shared
Henry HODDER
Henry HODDER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?, Broken Hill
Service: From 1911 to 24/08/1914. 3 years
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Regimental Serial # 502
Private,
Headquarters 3rd Battalion AIF
Killed In Action at Lone Pine
ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli Peninsular
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Awards: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Born: Orange, NSW, 1888
Died on: 9 August 1915
Cause: Battle wounds in the Battle of Lone Pine WW I
Age: 26
Funeral date: NIL
Funeral location: NIL
Buried at: K.I.A. & M.I.A.
HENRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Funeral location: NO FUNERAL. K.I.A. & M.I.A.
Cemetery or memorial details: Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey
| Regimental number | 502 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Address | Police Barracks, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | W Hodder, Wottomandara, via Cowra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 24 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Brigade Headquarters |
| Fate | Killed in Action 9 August 1915 |
| Other details | War service: Egypt, Gallipoli |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=139450
Hodder was attached to the Brigade Head Quarters and was hit about the end of June by a shell when in his dug out which blew off both his legs. His mate, Gordon Farnham, dressed his wounds and passed him on to the Dressing Station.
Informant heard that he was in Egypt and still alive.
Ref. Pte. G. A. Sergent, 1064,
10 A.I.F.
1st A. G. Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo ( 6. 12. 15 )
Informant says he was told that Hodder had his leg blown off. He cannot say who told him nor can he fix the date. Hodder was a policeman at Broken Hill and he and several policemen came down with informant to Adelaide to enlist. Hodder was at one time in the 3rd Bgde. Transport.
Ref: Pte. A. R. Perry, 525,
10 A.I.F. C. Co. Gezira Hospital, CAIRO 5.1.16
Informant received the following information from Bgde. H.Q.:-
Whilst Hodder was doing police duty on the beach at Anzac during July, a shell exploded in the dug-out almost severing both legs and arms from body. Was sent back to Egypt and believed to have died in Alexandria.
Ref: Pte. Tanner, 25,
3rd Bgde. H. Q. Al liayat Convalescent Home, Helouan, Cairo. 3.12.15
He and Pte D. Fisher were in Police Duty at Brigade headquarters on August 6 and were each hit by same shell. Hodder had one or both legs blown off and Fisher lost one or more limbs. Witness did not see this happen but heard it from mates and regarded it as absolutely ture, but could never find out what became of either of them subsequently.
About 5ft 10 or 11, fair, clean shave, enlisted in South Australia, stout build, about 12 or 13 stone.
Pte. A. A. Smith 1040 A Coy, 10, A.I.F., Malta 6.1.16
Both legs were blown off by a shell explosion whilst in his dug-out behind the trenches to the right of Lone Pine.
He died in the dressing station on the beach. Informant received the above account of Hodder’s death from J. Thomas, Stretcher-bearer, 10 A.I.F.
Ref: Sgt. Neave, 131, Sporting Club Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo 10.1.16
Court of Inquiry held in France 7.9.17 found this soldier K. in A. on or about 9.8.15. No hospital admission nor place of burial available.
H.Q. 11.12.17
London 13.12.17
http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1047376–1-.pdf
The above pd
John William MURPHY
John William MURPHY
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘Q ‘ 7436
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Plain Clothes Constable ( 11 years )
Stations: Newcastle ( all his service )
Service: From 20 December 1899 to 7 September 1913 = 14 years
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1870
Event: Tuesday 2 September & Wednesday 3 September 1913
Died on: Sunday 7 September 1913
Cause: pneumonia
Age: 41
Funeral date: 5.30am, Monday 8 September 1913
Funeral location: Sandgate Cemetery, 116 Maitland Rd, Sandgate, NSW
Buried at: Roman Catholic portion of Sandgate Cemetery
Catholic 1 Portion, Section 13, Lot 11
Location of Grave: [codepeople-post-map]
GPS: -32.87081693341898 151.70432472502705
NSW Death Registration # 13497/1913
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *BUT SHOULD BE
John MORROW
John MORROW
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????
Rank: Sub Inspector
Stations: ?, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Wagga Wagga
Service: From ? ? ? to 15 September 1866 = ? years of Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Saturday 15 September 1866
Cause: affection of the throat stemming from exposure
Age: 27 years, 10 mths
Funeral date: Monday 17 September or Saturday 22 September 1866
Funeral location: Wagga Wagga
Buried at: Buried at Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery
Reg. # M-05744 Loc: Ang – R – 4 – 0001
[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
Grave location: [codepeople-post-map]
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 19 September 1866 page 1 of 8
Deaths:…..
On the 15th instant, at Wagga Wagga, JOHN MORROW, Esq., Sub-inspector in the New South Wales Police Force, and formerly a Lieutenant in the Royal Longford Rifles.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 21 September 1866 page 5 of 8
DEATH OF Sub INSPECTOR MORROW, – I have the painful duty of recording the death of Mr sub-inspector Morrow at Wagga Wagga, on Saturday last. I fear he may be regarded as another of the victims to the heavy and severe expenditure kept up when the bushranger Morgan was infesting the neighbourhood. A disease of the throat was, doubtless, accelerated and rendered more severe by the exposure thus occasioned, and after trying change of air, after consultation with eminent physicians in this colony and New Zealand, after all that attention and care could do, he sank under its fatal influence.
The Government has lost a conscientious officer, whose efficiency was impaired only by his inability, and the district will lose one to whom may be applied the highest eulogium – a Christian gentleman.
I am not aware of Mr Morrow’s exact age ; he could scarcely have reached what is generally called the prime of life, and was unmarried.
Wagga Wagga Express & Murrumbidgee District Advertiser ( NSW ) Saturday 22 September 1866 page 2 of 4
DIED ………..
At Waterview, Wagga Wagga, the residence of F.A. Tompson, on Saturday, the 15th instant, after a protracted and distressing illness, induced by exposure in the prosecution and discharge of his public duty, JOHN MORROW, Esq., Sub Inspector of Police for the district of Wagga Wagga, second son of Hugh Morrow, Esq., of Charlton Lodge, Auckland, New Zealand ( formerly of Coraboola House, County Longford, Ireland ) aged 27 years and 10 months.
He bore his long suffering with the most touching and enduring patience and gentleness and passed away in the fullness of faith and hope.
He died deeply loved and lamented by many, and esteemed by all who knew him.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/105998956#reloadOnBack
Wagga Wagga Express & Murrumbidgee District Advertiser ( NSW ) Saturday 22 September 1866 page 2 of 4
Town Talk .- The sythe of the King of Terrors has been busy around us during the last few days, no less than three residents, if not of the town, at least of its immediate vicinity, having, in startling succession, been gathered from our midst. Sombre clothing has met the eye at every turn, blinds have been drawn, shutters have been closed, and long funerals have wound through the streets, creeping slowly on their way to the home of the dead. No wonder then that the town has been gloomy and sad. The death of Sub-Inspector Morrow could not be called sudden, and though the news came, as it ever does, at last with a shock, it was still only what people had long been prepared for, and could not occasion any feeling of surprise. But in the other two cases it was very different.
Even the families of those that are gone were quite unprepared for the calamities that have visited them, and to others the first tidings that have reached them have been, not of sickness, but of-death. And now in speaking on these topics, we cannot do better than call the attention of our townsmen to the disgraceful state of the cemetery. In the old country the village churchyard is a hallowed spot, invariably kept in the neatest and nicest order, but here we loosly pale in a plot of ground, with a rotten fence, and then leave it to be over run with weeds, or turned into a feeding ground for stray stock. We noticed one day last week a horse grazing there, and trampling at pleasure over the graves. But the presence of an occasional horse, though by no means a creditable circumstance to those whose duty it should be to preserve the ground from desecration, is but a trifling evil in comparison with the slovenly and illkept appearance of the ground in the whole, and the graves in particular. The fence is delapidated, and the whole place is choked with weeds and coarse grasses. No paths have been formed, and at every funeral the bearers and mourners are compelled to stumble and trample over the graves of those who have been buried before. In some eases these have been trodden down level with the surrounding soil, and in others their appearance is absolutely repulsive from the sinking of the earth as the coffins below have decayed. Several instances may be observed where the soil is cracking and falling in wards from this cause, and in many more it has so sunk down that the site of a grave is often marked by a regular hollow, in which, the water collects in pools after every storm. The cemetery in its present condition is a scandal and disgrace to the town, and immediate steps ought to be taken to place it in something approaching to a decent state. The expense of rooting out the weeds, grubbing up the bushes, placing the fence in good repair, and laying out a few paths, could not amount to very much, and funds would, we believe, be readily subscribed if the slightest effort was made to collect them.
Wagga Wagga Express & Murrumbidgee District Advertiser ( NSW ) Saturday 22 September 1866 page 2 of 4
DEATH OF SUB-INSPECTOR MORROW. IT is with deep regret we have to announce that, on Saturday last, this indefatigable officer of police breathed his last. Mr. Morrow‘s illness has been of long duration, and was, no doubt, in a great manner, induced by continued campings and exposure in the bush when in pursuit of the ruffian Morgan. Constant wettings and exposure at length brought on an affection of the throat, which so far deprived him of his voice that he was unable to carry on any conversation in higher tones than an ordinary whisper.
After leaving Wagga Wagga, he was for a time stationed at Deniliquin, but some seven or eight months ago he obtained leave of absence, and proceeded to New Zealand on a visit to his relatives, for the benefit of his health. He there received the best medical attendance the colony could afford, and his health so improved that he confidently looked forward to its complete restoration, and to the recovery of his voice, and he, therefore, in May last, returned to his official duties in Wagga Wagga.
The climate here, however, did not seem to suit his constitution, and his health again began to fail. He at first regularly attended to his police duties, but these were, after a time, occasionally interrupted by attacks of illness, which gradually increased in frequency and intensity, until at length he became altogether laid up.
For the last month he has been confined to the house, never seeing anyone but a few personal friends, and at length, on Saturday morning last, the spirit left him.
The deceased gentleman was twenty-seven years of age, and was the second son of Hugh Morrow, Esq., of Charlton Lodge, Auckland, New Zealand, and formerly of Coraboola House, County Longford, Ireland.
The funeral took place on Monday last. Every place of business was either wholly or partially closed, and the procession of those who were anxious to show their respect for the memory of the deceased gentleman, by following his remains to their silent home, was one of the largest ever witnessed in Wagga Wagga.
Empire ( Sydney ) Monday 24 September 1866 page 5 of 8
Our readers will be sorry to hear that Police Inspector Morrow died last-Saturday, at Wagga Wagga, from some affection of the throat. The deceased gentleman was formerly stationed at Albury, where his many good qualities won for him the esteem of a large circle of friends. Inspector Morrow was one of the pluckiest and most efficient officers of the force, and in his indefatigable exertions to capture bushrangers, he met with many hair-breadth escapes.
In fact his death may be attributed to his zeal in the performance of duty; for whilst scouring the country in search of Morgan, Inspector Morrow contracted the disorder which has ever since made him an invalid, and has ultimately caused his death. Camping out in the winter time without covering, for many successive nights, and undergoing all sorts of other privations in the bush, has ruined many an iron constitution; and a man must be something more than human to be able to stand it with impunity.
And so Inspector Morrow has passed away from us, and indirectly we can scarcely help regarding him as one of Morgan’s victims. – Border Post.
Thomas CANTY
Thomas CANTY
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. #
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?, ( Berrima Police Force & stationed at Nattai
Service: From ? ? ? to 25 June 1866 = around 5 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? ?, Glowenties, Shanagold in Limerick, Ireland
Event date: Monday 25 June 1866
Event location: New Sheffield (Mittagong)
Died on: Wednesday 27 June 1866
Cause: Fall
Age: 49
Funeral date: Friday 29 June 1866
Funeral location:
Buried at: Berrima cemetery, Olbury Rd, Berrima
Catholic Section, Row 6, Plot 14
Memorial location:
[alert_red]THOMAS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
Constable Canty died following a fall down a railway cutting at New Sheffield at night, as he made his way home to Berrima. He had earlier been to Bowral to warn a witness for court. He suffered severe spinal injuries in the fall and lay injured at the base of the cutting until morning. New Sheffield is now Mittagong.
The incident was reported in some detail by the Empire dated Saturday 30 June 1866.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT NEW SHEFFIELD. ”An accident of a fatal character, resulting in the death of Constable Canty, of the Berrima police, occurred on Monday last. The deceased ( who was stationed at New Sheffield ) had been to Bowral to warn a witness to attend before the Berrima bench of magistrates on the following day to give his evidence in a case which was there to be brought before them and was on his return home when he fell down a cutting of the Great Southern Railway on the Mittagong side of the Gib tunnel.
The night was pitch dark and miserably wet, and it is supposed that the foot of the deceased must have slipped over some of the clay soil, which abounds in the neighbourhood. The cutting was about sixty feet deep, and the unfortunate man lay in a pool at the bottom for several hours, until some workmen were on the following morning attracted to the spot by the howling of the deceased’s dog. Having ascertained that somebody was lying below, the men took prompt measures to effect his release, and afterwards conveyed him to his home.
A messenger was immediately despatched to Berrima for medical aid, and no time was lost by Dr. Williamson in repairing to the scene of the sad and melancholy disaster.
Notwithstanding, however, that every effort was made which medical skill could suggest, the unfortunate man breathed his last at a late hour on Wednesday night. On Thursday a magisterial inquiry was held before G. H.Rowley, Esq., P.M., and a post mortem examination was made by Dr. Williamson, who found that the immediate cause of death was a spinal injury, which had doubtless been received by Canty in his fall.
The deceased had been in the police force of this colony up-wards of five years, and was always held in good repute as an efficient officer. A lasting testimony to the esteem in which he was held by residents in the district was afforded by the large and respectable assemblage which followed his remains to their resting place in Berrima cemetery on Friday last. A wife and a large family are left to lament their loss.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/60598138
At the time of his death the constable had apparently been a member of the police force for about five years and was stationed at Berrima.
The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser Tuesday 3 July 1866 p 4
Constable Canty, of the Berrima police, was recently out on duty, and in the darkness of the night fell down a cutting of the Great Southern Railway, sixty feet deep. The next morning some people were attracted to the spot by the howling of his dog and be was removed ; but on the following day he died from the spinal injury he had suffered.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18722657
Charles CHAPMAN
Charles CHAPMAN
AKA ?
Late of Booligal, NSW
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘ P ‘ 467
For the purposes of this website ‘P’ = represents those Police joining Pre 1862 when NSWPF “Officially” commenced
Rank: Constable – appointed 6 September 1861
Senior Constable – appointed 1862 ( Newly formed NSWPF )
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Booligal Police Station – Death
Service: From 6 September 1861 to 22 February 1866 = 5 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? 1835 – 1836?
Died on: pre 22 February 1866
Age: 30
Cause: Exposure
Event location: Booligal ( Deniliquin ), NSW
Event date: between Thursday 1 March – Saturday 10 March 1866 ( according to newspaper reports dated below )
Deceased body located on: 22 February 1866 ( according to NSW Police Gazette – Issue 10, page 86, Wed 7 Mar 1866 )
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Booligal Cemetery, 689 Lachlan Valley Hwy, Booligal
Unmarked grave
Memorial located at: new Deniliquin Police Station Wall of Remembrance – 2018
CHARLES is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
CHARLES IS mentioned on the new Deniliquin Police Station Memorial Wall – 2018
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
Constable Chapman was the officer in charge of Booligal Police Station, in the Deniliquin District.
In mid-February, 1866 he set out on horseback to visit several properties in his area to serve summonses and carry out other duties. A few days later a report was received that his riderless horse had been seen near Tooragama, about twenty miles from Booligal, so Constable Barry went in search of him.
Barry found the horse, without either saddle or bridle, and then he proceeded to call at every place where it had been Chapman’s intention to have called.
The unfortunate constable was never seen alive again.
On 6 March, 1866 the Maitland Mercury reported that “Our correspondent at Hay reports that Constable Chapman is missing. It appears that, being stationed at Booligal, he left that place on Thursday fortnight to serve a summons at a station about forty miles distant. His horse, without saddle or bridle, was subsequently found, as were his waistcoat hanging on the branch of a tree, probably put there by the unfortunate man as a guide to those who might be, and are now, searching for him. Our correspondent hints at foul play but the central office here has no suspicion of such, believing that, having lost his way, he has perhaps perished from thirst. Let us hope not.”
Then, a fortnight later the Sydney Morning Herald of 21 March, 1866 reported that “The remains of the unfortunate Constable Chapman, lost in the bush near Deniliquin, were found a few days since and buried at Booligal Cemetery.”
The New South Wales Police Gazette of 7 March, 1866 recorded that “Chapman Charles, Senior Constable (No. 467), lost in the bush; body found on February 22nd.”
The constable joined the police force on 6 September, 1861 and in 1862 he became a senior constable in the newly-formed New South Wales Police Force. At the time of his death he was aged 30 years and was stationed at Booligal. He was not long married when he passed away and his wife was expecting their first child. He is not listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.
New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 – 1930), Wednesday 7 March 1866 (No.10), page 86
DEATH.
Chapman Charles, Senior Constable ( No. 467 ), lost in the bush; body found on February 22nd ( Thursday ).
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252042237
Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), Wednesday 28 March 1866, page 3
HORRIBLE DEATH IN THE BUSH. –
The Deniliquin Chronicle states that the remains of constable Chapman, who was lost in the bush lately, have been found by a man named Patrick Hardy and another, within three-quarters of a mile of where some men were making a dam. He was buried in the Booligal cemetery, and followed by a good many people to the grave.
His horse was found naked.
The body was as black as ink, and in an advanced state of putrefaction.
In his struggles he had torn his shirt, and forced his pants up to his knees, and by his tracks it was seen that he had been rolling round and round the tree under which he was found to avoid the sun.
He must have had a horrible death.
He is said to have been lying on his side, with a coat under his head for a pillow.
The spot was a dry creek, about twenty-five miles from Booligal, and seven from the Lachlan River.
It is understood that there were no mark of violence on deceased’s person, but that he had evidently perished from exhaustion, and had, after rambling about for some time in a circuitous direction, being overcome with fatigue and thirst, lain himself down to die, having, it is supposed, hung his waistcoat on a tree or bush near as a guide to his last resting-place.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1264852
Freeman’s Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 – 1932), Saturday 10 March 1866, page 151
INTERCOLONIAL NEWS
Fatal Occurrence.—
The Pastoral Times reports a fatal occurrence in Riverina : — ” Constable Chapman, who is in charge of Booligal Station, went out on duty, and being longer away than his business required, has, it is feared, got lost.
He left the station on Thursday week, about four o’clock.
On the Saturday following his horse had been seen near Tooragama, about twenty miles from Booligal.
Constable Barry went in search of him, and picked up the horse, without either saddle or bridle, on Tuesday.
Fears are entertained that something serious has happened to Chapman. No trace has been obtained of him, although Barry called at every place where it was his ( Chapman‘s ) intention to have called. He must, therefore, have met with the mishap shortly after leaving the station ; and if he has been without assistance for so long a time, the worst may be anticipated.
The feelings of Mrs. Chapman, who has been but a short time married, and about to become a mother, may be easily imagined.
Our latest account states that Booligal had turned out in search, but nothing definite had been ascertained.
Our telegram reports that the remains of Chapman have been found.
The force has lost one of its best men.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/115451038
Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1858 – 1859; 1866; 1872 – 1874), Saturday 10 March 1866, page 2
CONSTABLE CHAPMAN. -The remains of poor Chapman have been found by a man named Patrick Hardy and another within three-quarters of a mile of where some men were making a dam, and within five miles of where he hung up his waistcoat.
He was buried in the Booligal cemetery, and followed by a good many people to the grave.
His horse was found naked. The body was black as ink and in an advanced state of putrefaction.
In his struggles he had torn his shirt and forced his pants up to his knees, and by his tracks it was seen that he had been rolling round and round the tree under which he was found, to avoid the sun. He must have had a horrible death. He is said to have been lying on his side, with a coat under his head for a pillow.
The spot was a dry creek, about twenty five miles from Booligal, and seven from the Lachlan river.
It is understood that there were no marks of violence on deceased’s person but that he had evidently perished from exhaustion, and had, after rambling about for some time in a circuitous direction, being overcome with fatigue and thirst, lain himself down to die – having it is supposed, hung his waistcoat on a tree or bush near, as a guide to his last resting-place.
It is to be regretted that he was not better acquainted with the bush. Had it been so his life would have been saved.
When search was made for Chapman, a human skull was picked up, no doubt part of the remains of some unfortunate. – Deniliquin Papers.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105997671
2/1/2019, Deniliquin Times.
Eight honoured on police memorial wall’ –
Rev David Bond.
Constable Charles CHAPMAN does NOT appear on the on-line version of NSW State Archives – Register of Police.
John Aitcheson McLERIE
John Aitcheson McLERIE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Superintendent
Stations: Maitland, ?
Service: From ? to 25 November 1864
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: 25 November 1864 at Albury
Cause: Exposure “rheumatism caused by the effects of exposure”
Age: 26
Funeral Date: ?
Funeral Location: ?
Buried at: ?
[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] * NEED MORE INFO
Further links: https://www.australianpolice.com.au/chief-inspector-of-distilleries-officer-1862/
https://www.australianpolice.com.au/appointments-under-the-new-police-regulation-act-of-1862/
Eldest son of the Inspector General of the New South Wales Police Force, Captain John McLerie, the superintendent died at Albury as a result of too many cold, wet nights spent in the bush carrying out his police duties.
The Sydney Morning Herald of 28 November, 1864 listed the death notice, with the cause of death given as “rheumatism caused by the effects of exposure“.
At the time of his death the superintendent was aged about 26 years, and was the Superintendent in Charge of the Murray District (Albury).
Alexander TWISS
Alexander TWISS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable
Stations: Sydney Police
Service: From 16 November 1852 to 4 May 1853 = 6 months
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Born: ? ? 1819
Died on: 4 May 1853
Cause: Illness – severe cold – Exposure
Age: 33
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Grave location: Constable TWISS was interred at the Camperdown Cemetery but his grave is unmarked and location unknown.
[alert_red]ALEXANDER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
Constable Alexander Twiss served in the Sydney Police Force from 16 November 1852 until his death on 4 May 1853. His cause of death is recorded as having been ” from the effects of a severe cold caught when on escort duty at night “ .No further details are known as yet.
The constable joined the police force on 16 November, 1852. At the time of his death he was 34 years old and was attached to the Sydney Police. He left a widow named Sarah.