Our deepest condolences to Paul’s wife, Karen, family and friends.
2018
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It is with extreme sadness that I announce the passing of our much valued club member Nicole Noal nee Boyce.
This post is a bit of a personal one as I have know Nicole for more the 3 quarters of my life.
Nicole was a much valued member of Cambridge Park Netball Club for many many years from juniors right through to seniors even when moving away while studying to become a police office and even travelling from Camden every week the past couple of years to still play for Cambridge Park.
Nicole was such a fighter. Even when life threw her every curve ball, she still took on the challenge head on. Even right till the end.
She was the most kind heart gentle selfless person I have ever met. So much so that when she was diagnosed the 2nd time round she apologised to me because it meant I was going to lose a 2nd childhood friend in less then 2 years. But that summed up Nic. Always thinking of others first.
Nicole your determination, kind heart, loving soul and every other word that one can describe you will be missed truly and deeply. The world has lost another beautiful soul and will never be the same.
You will always be remembered and will always be missed.
Much love, thoughts and prayers to the Boyce and Noal family during this time. Not only myself but also the club will always be there for you.
At the end of last year we launched Senior Constable Nicole Noal‘s fundraising page.
There was an enormous and heartfelt outpouring of support for this strong and generous individual going through such a momentous time, and we thank you all for that
Her colleagues and friends have now organised a Fundraising Dinner for Friday 28 March at The Cube in Campbelltown, and everyone is invited.
In June 2021, Nicole was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. She commenced medical treatment and underwent several medical procedures including invasive surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
In March 2022, Nicole responded positively to surgery by entering remission.
Unfortunately, on 27th November 2024, Nicole received the devastating news that bowel cancer returned. This cancer is incurable. She was informed her life expectancy is 12 months. Nicole will be undergoing chemotherapy in the coming months. It will hopefully extend her life expectancy and assist with pain management.
All profits will go towards Nicole and her family with the mounting medical bills.
Dress for this special night is Cocktail / Semi Formal.
It’s never a good time for bad news, but it hits even harder at such a family time of the year.
Senior Constable Nicole Noal has been a serving NSW Police Force officer for 13 years, and with her husband (also a NSWPF officer), is raising two young daughters.
Having faced bowel cancer several years ago, Nicole was recently given the news that it had returned, in an inoperable fashion.
She has been given 12 months to live.
Her colleagues have organised a fundraiser to help with the medical financial burden, as Nicole remains determined to create lasting memories with her family while she is able to.
Nathan NOAL & Nicole NOAL with their two daughters. AKA Nic NOAL, Nikky, Noally
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Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on Monday 9 July 1973 ( aged 17 years, 5 months, 2 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 7 February 1975 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 7 February 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )( Course 1 of 1981 )
Senior Constable – appointed 7 February 1984
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, St George area, Hurstville ( 31 Division ), Peakhurst ( 31 Division ), Mortdale ( 31 Division ) and Kingsgrove ( 31 Division ), which is where he began his detective training. Breaking Squad, Miranda ( 24 Division ), Homicide Unit – Retirement
Service: From 9 July 1973 to? ? 1991 = 18 years Service
Awards: Commissioner’s Valour Award – granted ?
National Medal – granted 15 November 1991 ( Det SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( Det SenCon )
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ? TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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 ( April 2020 )
MICK 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.
Highly decorated former police officer Michael McGann passes away
OBITUARY
Sydney’s southern suburbs lost a favourite son late last month, with the sudden death of highly decorated former police officer, Michael Patrick McGann.
Michael, often known as ‘Mick‘, died on the Gold Coast on November 29( 2019 ) after a short illness.
Son of Pat (dec) and Maureen, Michael spent his childhood in Sans Souci and Bexley and his school days at Marist Brothers Kogarah, before joining the NSW Police Force as a cadet in 1973 at the age of 17.
He was sworn in as a probationary constable two years later and served at stations around the St George area, including Hurstville, Peakhurst, Mortdale and Kingsgrove, which is where he began his detective training.
He worked with the Breaking Squad at the CIB in central Sydney as well as at Miranda before retiring from the force in 1991 after several years with the homicide unit.
In the following years, he worked as an investigator for the Queensland Criminal Justice Commission, the National Crime Authority, the Building Industries Task Force and the Department of Mineral Resources, as well as holding several high profile security positions in the private sector.
Police colleagues describe Michael as a highly respected and valued investigator as well as a man of courage, integrity and honour. During his career he received a number of top police awards for his work including the Commissioner’s Valour Award, the highest bravery award in the NSW Police.
It is obvious that such honours are not handed out lightly, and Michael was involved in a wide range of high profile investigations that helped keep his community safe, often at great personal risk.
Some of those situations included the 1988 arrest in Hurstville of armed bank robber, Stanley Shishova, the arrest of the Kareela cat burglar in 1984, and the Fathers’ Day bikie clash at Milperra’s Viking Tavern the same year where seven people died and 21 were injured. Michael was one of the first on the scene.
He was injured eight times during his career, including having acid poured on his back – acid so corrosive it destroyed his service pistol. He also suffered lifelong problems after being badly injured in one knee when a faulty home made gun discharged.
Michael’s funeral service included a eulogy delivered by long-time friend and colleague, Brian Harding, and a full honour guard provided by the NSW Police Force. Around 200 people attended the service including numerous friends from Sydney and past and serving officers from NSW Police.
He is survived by his partner Jill Courtney, mother Maureen, daughter Rhiannon, and brothers Paul and Peter. Michael was 63.
Former police officer Michael Patrick McGann, pictured in 2005, died on November 29 after a short illness. Picture: Danielle Smith, Fairfax Media
Mick McGann was one of the first officers on the scene following the Fathers’ Day bikie clash at Milperra’s Viking Tavern where seven people died and 21 were injured. Picture: Paul Wright/Fairfax Media
NSW Police Academy
Detectives’ Course 1 of 1981
2 February – 24 April 1981Back Row ( L – R ):
G. KIPPAX, G. GREEN, B. RITCHIE, A. LONGSON, T. GRIFFITHS, Colin ILES # 15334, K. FITZGERALD, Stephen LEACH # 15543, G. DUCKER, B. REID,
Third Row: Barry PASSLOW # 14109, J. GARVEY, K. O’BRYAN, E. FREEMAN, G. DISKIN, G. SMART, B. PECK, S. ST JOHN, J. KHALIFEH, A. PEARMAN, J. INNES, D. CHAPMAN.
Second Row:
D. LINDSAY, R. BOWLES, G. MARTIN, B. DICKSON, I. CAMERON, G. ACTON, F. VENTURI, P. DUNN, Michael McGANN # 16758, J. RAND, P. LONG, Steve PACKER, A. THOMAS
Front Row:
I. MURRAY, G. THOMPSON, R. JENKINS ( Inst. ), R. CLAMP ( Inst. ), P. MEEHAN ( Inst. ), N. GOULD ( Director ), L. BAKER, ( Inst. ), R. MYATT ( Inst. ), P. WALTER ( Inst. ), C. McDONALD, I. McDONALD
Bankstown Detectives: C1979 Back Row ( L – R )
Det SenCon E. HAWRYSIUK, P.C.Cst 1/c I.B. KEENAN, P.C. SenCon STANIOCH, Det SenCon M.A. DONOVAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Michael P. McGANN # 16758, Det SenCon Ulrich BRAMANN # 14184, Det SenCon G.C. PRENTICE, Cst 1/c R.N. RYAN.
Second Row ( L- R )
P.W Det SenCon M.A. WESTAWAY, Det SenCon Trevor Lyle BEAUMONT # 14058, P.C. Cst G.Md. ABEL, P.C. Cst 1/c J. KHALIFEH, P.C. Cst A.J. BICKHOFF, Det SenCon A.A. TOWNSEND, P.C. SenCst K.J. PLATT, P.C. Cst 1/c TUNNICLIFFE, P/W Cst 1/c G. M. LAPHAM.
Front Row ( L – R )
Det Sgt 3/c Allan R. LYTHALL # 9291, Det Sgt 3/c W. J. HADLEY, Det Sgt 3/c Ray F. WEBSTER # 10213, Det Sgt 2/c R.N. MURRAY, Det Sgt 1/c Ray D. MILLINGTON # 7642, Det Sgt 3/c R.E. LYNCH, Det Sgt 3/c J.D.G. BARTLETT, Det Sgt 3/c M. COUGHLIN.
Published 26 July 2025
Updated 13 December 2025 with further Bankstown Detectives Vale link.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Mark was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ureter Epithelial Cancer in early 2024 and passed away at the Concord Palliative Unit at 8.05pm on Monday 7 July, 2025 at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer.
* Stage 4 Ureter Epithelial Cancer (also known as Stage 4 Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter) is a cancer that spreads to distant organs, such as the lungs, liver, or bones, or has metastasized to lymph nodes far from the original tumor.
It is considered advanced and has a poorer prognosis than earlier stages.
Husband to Liz, father to John and Kate, father in law to Jules.
Mark was in one of the first group of 5 NSW police officers to obtain a scholarship to study for a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Forensic Investigation from 1998 to 2001 at Canberra Institute of Technology.
Only last Tuesday 1 July, 2025 Mark was successful in having his cancer as being recognised as being hurt on duty after years of attending fire scenes. Research submitted to the HOD unit showed that Ureter Epithelium Carcinoma has a high prevalence in fire fighters and fire investigators and is on the NSWFB list of work related cancers.
Initially denied, by the NSWPF, as a Work Related injury – Mark battled against that decision and eventually had that denial overturned and had his Cancer recognised as a Hurt On Duty injury due to his years of fire investigations.
This ” win ” didn’t help the health of Mark but is may, in the future, help others afflicted with the same, or similar, conditions.
Congratulations Mark on your tenacity and strength to look after your fellow workers for out future mate.
Cal
NSWPF # 17463
Mark Anthony BRANSGROVE AKA Mark BRANSGROVE, BRANS Tuesday 1st July 2025 Mark’s HOD was classified as ‘HURT ON DUTY‘. History in the making! Thank you to Lyle and Alan. Mark’s Legacy ” It will not help me, it’s too late for me, as my cancer is terminal Stage 4. On scans, my cancer lights up more than the lights on Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s about helping others in the future. That is my Legacy. It’s never been about me, or money or fame….. it’s about helping those in the future. ” Mark Bransgrove
Class 158A – Redfern Police Academy – April 1978
Mrs and Mrs Bransgrove with their son Mark Anthony BRANSGROVE
Monday 3 April 1978Redfern Police Academy
Constable 1st Class Bransgrove
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Hi, our names are Jenna McAtamney & Sarah Wilkinson. We are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of our dear friend, Danni Matts, who recently experienced a heartbreaking tragedy.
Danni and her three children — ages 8, 7, and 8 months — are now facing life without their loving dad and step dad, Paul Matts, who passed away tragically and unexpectedly on July 8th, 2025. This loss has left the family devastated and in need of support as they begin to navigate this new reality.
Their youngest child Xavier, is just 8 months old. Danni is doing everything she can to stay strong for her kids, but she cannot do it alone.
We’re raising funds to help cover:
• Time off work for Danni
• Ongoing care for their youngest child Xavier
• emotional support for the family
•To take the financial strain from Danni, as she learns to financially support her family on her own.
Every donation will make a real difference in helping carry the burden for this family as they find stability and healing in the midst of deep loss. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with your network.
Thank you for your compassion, prayers, and support. Paul was a great father to his daughter Harlow, and son Xavier, and step dad to Archer & Jasmine. He will be very missed by his children.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Sarah & Jenna
12 July 2025 by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser
We have had a lot of people asking for details about the circumstances of Paul’s death. With permission from Danni, Paul was on holidays with his Wife and kids.
Danni, Paul and their 4 kids were having a great time laughing and playing on the beach when suddenly Paul had a medical episode. Sadly he succumbed to this, we have peace knowing that Paul passed away, surrounded by the ones he loved the most.thank you for all your donations
Community Recognition Statement – Senior Constable Paul Matts
6 February, 2020
Community Recognition Statement delivered in the Fifty-Seventh Parliament of New South Wales by the Member for Barwon Roy Butler on 4 February 2020.
I recognise in the House Senior Constable Paul Matts of Burren Junction. When Paul Matts moved to Burren Junction to become the local policeman he was blown away by the kindness and generosity of the community.
From invitations to dinner, helpful removalists and big waves from the local kids, Burren welcomed him warmly to the community.
To repay Burren for being so welcoming Paul in December organised a family fun day for the town.
The purpose of the event was twofold: to say thank you and to help people take people’s minds off the drought.
Paul moved heaven and earth to put on an afternoon and evening of entertainment—from slip’n’slides, to movies, a visit from Santa and a raffle for a family holiday. Burren had it all, thanks to Paul.
For that afternoon, the town put the drought to the back of their minds, came together and had a good time.
I went along and saw all the smiling faces on the kids who were having a great time. I was a really good afternoon.
On behalf of Burren Junction, Thank you, Senior Constable Paul Matts.
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On behalf of Kev’s family I regret to inform you of the passing of our great mate, travel buddy and neighbour Kev in the early hours of 17th June at St George Hospital.
Kev served many years as a Police Officer at various places including Campsie in GD’s and Licensing, Sutherland, Weapons Training and Marine Area Command.
Kev battled cancer for a number of years and was confident of beating it until some bad news last August. He fought a mighty battle.
I’ll post funeral details here as soon as they become available.
Chucky Charles
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Fog’s last motor bike ride will be happening on Friday 20 June 2025.
There will be a contingent of bike riders leaving from the Scout Hall, Station Rd, Albion Park Rail at 12.30pm sharp.
They will go past Fog’s place ( Lake Entrance Rd ) and pick Viki up and then proceed, most probably, down to Shellharbour, Warilla, Pt Kembla and then onto Hansen & Cole, Kembla Grange prior to the 2pm start of his funeral.
Those who wish to go on the bike ride are asked to be at the Scout Hall prior to the 12.30pm departure.
Bike Ride and still photos taken at Fog’s funeral
lead up to Funeral Service, Funeral Service and departing the Funeral Service
Wake location: The German Club 636A Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW – next door to Hansen & Cole
Class 161C Back Row: ( L – R ) M.J. LEGGE, Steve K. HODDER, C.J. HALL, S.J. HUBBARD, P.J. JARVIS, Mark Alan JONES # 18446, John Kenneth HALL # 18407, T.F. LINDSELL Middle Row: A. HOARE, G.G. JONES, B.L. LEE, M.H. KENNEDY, John S. KERLATEC Front Row: David Andrew HANCOCK # 18369, P.J. JUDD, D.C. KEITH, J.J. KING, D.M. KELLOWAY, Garry R. HESKETT, P.J. HUXLEY, K.J. GRIFFIN
HIGHWAY PATROL NIGHT OUT AT ‘GREASY FORK’ RESTAURANT, GLADSTONE AVE, WOLLONGONG APRIL or MAY 1986 MARK JONES & VIKI JONES
PARTY AT COFFS HARBOUR WITH LOCAL POLICE. BACK ROW: DALE COLEMAN, GRAHAM WHITE, MARK JONES, GREG CALLANDER. FRONT ROW: CRAIG COLEMAN, ALLAN McQUEEN (DECEASED – SHOT), JOHN KERLATEC. 2 JUNE 1986
MARK JONES & PETER CARTER WITH KID’s FROM YELLOW ROCK (ALBION PARK) M.M.C.C. M. Motor Cross Club 1988
SENIOR CONSTABLE MARK JONES, FORMER SENIOR CONSTABLE NEIL McMEEKIN & SENIOR CONSTABLE GREG CALLANDER.
POLICE SEND OFF HELD AT THE ILLAWARRA YACHT CLUB. JOSEPHINE LIBERTY (PUBLIC SERVANT, WARILLA), SENCON MARK JONES (WARILLA HWP)( 1988 )
LES HOCKING, PETER CARTER, NEIL McMEEKIN, PAUL GAFFNEY, DAVE KING, MARK JONES, CRAIG ‘C.C.’ ROULSTONE. BRIDGE HOTEL, NOWRA. EASTER 1988
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT INSPECTOR JOHN ARMSTRONG’s HOME. GREG LYNCH, BARRY STEPHENS (DECEASED), DENISE BERGIN, LES HOCKING, LORETTA (PUBLIC SERVANT), PETER BARRIE, MARK JONES, MARK MORROW, JENNY SHEEHY, MICK ‘HOOTER’ WHARTON (WITH HIS HEAD TURNED AWAY), ALAN HODGE, JOHN ARMSTRONG, DENNIS CRONBERGER, DENNIS ‘MUT’ MERTON. 1989
BERNIE ‘DEPUTY’ DOYLE, BERNIE ‘ZORO’ DOROCINSKI, MARK JONES, GREG WILSON, JOHN CARERA, GREGG KNOWLES, GREG BIRD, CRAIG ‘TACKLEBERRY’ CAMPBELL OUTSIDE DAPTO POLICE STATION
DAPTO HWP & HEAVY VEHICLE UNIT. PHOTO TAKEN AT REAR OF DAPTO POLICE STATION MARCH 1991 PAUL LYTH, MARK JONES, DENNIS CRONBERGER, BILL HARVEY, GREG LYNCH
ASSISTANT POLICE COMMISSIONER, ALF PEATE, PRESENTING THE NATIONAL MEDAL TO SENIOR CONSTABLE MARK JONES. 7 MAY 1996
MARK JONES on the apron of the temporary Wollongong Police Stn car park, Market St, Wollongong, NSW.
CARICATURE OF SENIOR CONSTABLE MARK JONES SHORTLY AFTER HE SHOT A DOG THAT ATTACKED A KID NEAR SHELLHARBOUR SQUARE, NSW, ABOUT 2001. DRAWING DONE BY ONE OF HIS MATES, BOB, WHO USED TO OWN A BUSINESS IN PORT KEMBLA AND NOW LIVES DOWN THE ROAD FROM CALS’ ROCK, BUNGONIA.
Mark JONES at the ILLAWARRA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICE INAUGURAL REUNION HELD AT THE WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUES CLUB, FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2004.
Viki Jones, Mark Jones, ?
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Viki JONES & Mark Alan JONES
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Mark JONES & Viki Jones
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Mark JONES, Viki JONES
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Viki JONES & Mark JONES
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You were always a funny bastard to work and socialise with over the years mate.
My deepest condolences to your wife, Viki, son Peter and daughter Lindsey – as well as your grand kids, other family and friends.
May you Forever Rest In Peace.
Cal Mutha
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