William was a labourer before joining the NSW Police.
He was described as 6′ tall, 11 stone 11.5 stone in weight. Grey eyes, brown hair and fair complexion.
He was a ‘native’ of Cargo, NSW and was single at the time – although he married on the 2 April 1919.
He was discharged from the employ of NSWP on the 31 July 1931 and died on the 3 June 1940.
About 4.15pm on 15 July, 1923 Constable Webb was the rider of a police motor cycle outfit in Parramatta Road, Burwood, when he was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. As a result the constable suffered a compound fracture of the leg and abrasions to his head and body.
The exact cause of the accident was not determined. Due to deteriorating health caused by his injuries, the constable was discharged medically unfit in 1931. He died 17 years later from the effects of staphylococcal pneumonia.
The constable was born in 1891 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 31 May, 1917.
At the time of his injury he was stationed at Burwood.
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.
His courage award was an example of bravery of the highest order.
He and his crew intercepted a pantech truck that was involved in a warehouse break and enter.
Crooks were armed with firearms and John was nearly killed but the primer in the bullet of the crooks gun failed to ignite when he pulled the trigger at point-blank at John’s head.
Another copper then shot the crook in the face before he could have another go.
The whole incident occurred in the pouring rain as well.
My first ever split bail was done with John. I was only a pro at the time and he helped me through the process as I had no idea.
Left to right, Grahame FAHEY # 12622, Chris DUNCAN # ????? ( RIP ), John MARINE # 16445 ( Marine Boy ) ( RIP ) and Mick HAYMAN # 14064 ( RIP ). Four young useless golfers from the 70s.
Constable 1/c Course # 12 – Class B – 2 August – 27 August 1982 Back Row ( L – R ) Greg NEWHAM # 16389, Des LAKIN # ?????, Stephen MILLS # 16198, Callum CURRIE # 15990, Mario ZANATTA # 16464, John MARINE # 16445, Murray BAKER # 16443, Phil BELL # 16155 Middle Row Lionel SMITH # 16446, Allan GREEN # 16481, Ken TOPHAM # 16422 ( Liverpool ), Stephen GIBSON # 16532 ( Liverpool ), Helmut MYERS # 16359, Steve KOZICKI # 16573 ( Liverpool ), Peter HARTNEY # 16536, George HEATH # 16426 Front Row Terry BUXTON # 16111 ( Warilla HWP ), Norm PLACE # 16556, Deryck MARTIN # 16594, Sgt 2/c M.R. TUMETH # 9118 ( Instructor ), Sgt 1/c Kevin JOHNSON # 7887 ( Director ), Sgt 3/c John Alexander GRAHAM # 9970 ( Instructor ), Stephen BALLARD # 16127, Sue-Ann BYTHEWAY # P/W 0207 ( Liverpool ). Absent: Stephen BUTLER # 16570, William LARDNER # 16465 ( Liverpool )
* Story behind any Nickname: ‘Marine Boy’ ( because of his surname ) was given to him by the troops within the NSWPF – a nickname that stuck with him.
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.
Victor was a Fitter and Turner prior to entering employment with the NSWP.
Prior to commencing employment with the NSWPF, Vic started rowing at Leichhardt Rowing Club in 1953 – 1954; this was the rowing club of his father and brother.
In 1957 Vic raced in the King’s Cup ( the Australian Championships ) held in Brisbane, Qld.
There he rowed in the eight’s oared race, earning 2nd place.
In 1959 he participated in the Empire Games ( currently known as the Commonwealth Games ) in the sport of rowing, where he was awarded a Silver Medal after coming second to the Russians.
They were presented with a ‘Silver Medal’ by the Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Phillip. The photo shows the Australian Team receiving their medal.
Vic, in 1959, was selected to row in the Kings Cup, at Perth WA, and after a three mile race on the Swan River, his team came first earning a ‘gold medal’.
Source: Joe Stanioch – Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2022 )
Info – Victor Schweikert and later Mrs Schweikert.
Vale – Victor Schweikert | Leichhardt Rowing Club
Published Fri 05 Jan 2024
Lionel Robberds AM QC (Leichhardt Rowing Club Patron) advises that Victor Schweikert, former National, State and Club representative passed way in recent days (late December 2023).
Vic’s success on the water followed the Leichhardt Eights win over the NSW State crew, when preparing for the 1958 Empire Games at Cardiff in Wales. Five Leichhardt oarsmen, with Lionel as Coxswain, represented Australia in the Eight, winning the Silver medal.
Vic was also in the 1959 NSW Kings Cup Eight mainly comprised of Leichhardt Oarsmen, winning the Kings Cup for the first time since 1951.
The Schweikert family of Bert, Carl and Eric had been successful Coaches at Leichhardt. It was Eric’s son Victor, who had crewed in the Kings Cup from 1957 to 1957 and again in 1960,
In his younger days Vic had been a member of the winning Shore Eight in the Head of the River going on to win the Australian Schoolboys Championship.
As a former retired Police officer, Vic was a regular attendee at relevant functions for retirees from Police and Rowing.
May he rest in peace.
Barry Moynahan – Leichhardt RC Life Member; Rowing NSW Life Member
In 1959, a crew made up of LRC and Mosman rowers won the King’s Cup in Perth, by quite a margin as the picture above shows! This was the last time the King’s Cup was raced over 3 miles.
Left to right: Max Annett, Peter Waddington, Ted Curtain, Ken Railton, Victor Schweikert, Graeme ‘Mick’ Allen, John Hudson, Ralfe Currall, next to the coxswain is the emergency, Bruce Evans and on the far right is the manager Frank McLeod.
The crew training in Perth. Bow – Ralfe Currall 2 – John Hudson 3 – Ken Railton, Mosman RC 4 – Victor Schweikert 5 – Graeme ‘Mick’ Allan, Mosman RC 6 – Max Annett 7 – Ted Curtain Stroke – Peter Waddington Coxswain – Lionel Robberds
Left to right: first is Max Annett, beside him is stroke Peter Waddington, then in the blazer is coach Phil Cayzer, then peeking from the rear is the seven man, Ted Curtain. To the left of Ted is the three man Ken Railton from Mosman, beside him and a bit to the front is Victor Schweikert, behind Victor is the five man Graeme ‘Mick,’Allan from Mosman. The coxswain Lionel Robberds, holding the King’s Cup and with a stop watch on his left leg, then on the left of Lionel is bow, Ralfe Currall, then the two man John Hudson, on his left is the reserve Bruce Evans from Mosman RC, on Bruce’s left is the Manager, Frank Mcleod.
4 row ( l to r ):
L. C. Bennett; D. W. Stolle # 9460; M. W. Kirk # 9512; R. C. Landers; B. Symons; A. Southall # 9527; John C. Dunbar # 9482; Peter J. Martin # 9528; B. K. Leaney # 9533; D. W. McLaughlin; J. R. Dorsett # 9498; P. W. Medway # 9444; J. McGregor # 9518; F. J. Ryder # 9506; Ray. N. Morris # 9517; P. R. Clemson # 9523; J. O. Parry; P. J. Woodward # 9478; D. C. Newton # 9480; Rod. L. Power # 9477; A. W. McDonald # 9510; B. A. Kearns; P. R. Leembruggen # 9530; R. G. Dunn.
3rd row ( l to r ):
E. H. Williamson # 9507; Syd. K. Isedale # 9490; T. G. Purcell # 9468; Allen J. Murphy # 9509; A. P. Lynch # 9500; R. W. Stone # 9488; M. C. Adams; H. J. P. Munro # 9484; J. E. Hawley # 9522; S. C. Heckenberg # 9487; H. T. Auliff # 9464; Barry A. Melouney # 9492; M. R. Turk # 9526; Anthony C. Frost # 9516; C. A. Hermanson # 9525; Edward ( Ted ) F. Doherty # 9446; W. McCormick # 9529; Ken. J. Williams # 9461; M. C. Moy # 9449; K. G. McNeill # 9455; A. D. Morris # 9469; R. L. Scarf # 9457; J.R. Press # 9462; R. J. Mahoney # 9514.
2nd row ( l to r ):
J. J. McNamara # 9465; T. J. Webber # 9504; B. A. Bennett # 9453; J. F. Bostock # 9535; R. N. Thornett; W. A. Allan; K. J. Hall; Mick R. Hay # 9452; Ken. Waters # 9494 or 9505; Keith Waters # 9494 or 9505; G. N. Crouch # 9532; R. C. Rogerson # 9536; D. S. McAfee # 9459; G. A. Wilson # 9470; B. Garland # 9511; J. Peterlin # 9503; Thom. C. Coleman # 9496; R. J. Canning # 9473; Victor A. Schweikert # 9458; R. Pearson; B. Kerrison # 9485; J. G. Kinnane; L. R. Kriss # 9483.
Front row – seated- ( l to r ):
Sergeant 3/c. Ben Hall; C. C. Greenham; G. R. Gibb # 9445; R. C. Jenner # 9486; J. C. McGingley; Darcy W. Cluff # 9463; R. J. Graham # 9467; David E. Nelson # 9481; F. B. McGoldrick; Ernest G. Mercer # 9515; E. W. Kelly; J. Kelly # 9531; Sergeant 1/c. Sligar # 8146; Sergeant 1/c. Barber # 4474; Sergeant 3/c. Porch; Miss. Sylvia W. Paull # P/W 0038; Mrs. Eileen. M. McLean # P/W 0037; Miss. June W. Fielding # P/W 0039; S. Favot # 9493; J. P. Boon # 9519; L. E. Ervine # 9497; R. T. Milligan # 9479; Denis W. Wardrobe # 9456; D. C. Rugers; H. V. Clarke.
Sgts Course 6 of 1978 – 12 June – 28 July 1978
Back row ( L to R ) –
Bernie Webb; John Walton; Alan Doyle; Peter Lowrey; Phil Loughlin; Laurie Campbell; Ted Coleman; Bill Ellis # 9559.
Middle Row ( L to R ) – Vic Schweikert # 9458; John Cummins # 9601; Barrie Sherlock # 9635; Ron Kitson # 9670; Carl Hermanson; Mike Blackburn # 9630; Ken Williams # 9461; Max Bailey # 9667.
Front row ( L to R ) –
Alan Walker; Nev Bent # 9586; Brian Milward (Instructor) # 9108; Bryan Binns Instructor) # 7953; Harold. E. John Symons (Instructor) # 8331; Denis Bowden # 9384; Pat Cioccarelli # 9580.
REWARDED: Pru Goward pinning the diligent and ethical service medal on Victor Schweikert. Photo by Ben McClellan
QUEEN’S BATON RELAY: Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay Wollongong baton bearer Victor Schweikert. Picture: Robert Peet. 2000
* 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.
( 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: ? TBA
Buried at: Burial at Mona Vale Cemetery,
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (January 2022 )
JIM 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.
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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Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.
In order to get my systems up and running again, I have invested $6k in a new computer system which is currently being built and I would expect that a lot of the notices I place on the system, will be devoid of a lot of information that I usually include; until my new system arrives and my databases and photos are transferred across.
This might not be completed until late February 2022.
Cal
24 January 2022
John Daniel Byron
14/12/2025
John Daniel Byron
AKA
Late of Ryde
NSW Goulburn Police Academy / Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?
NSW Police Cadet # ????
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 1290
Service: From 12 January 1922to 23 November 1926 = 4 years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at / as ? Police Academy Police Cadet on ? ? ?
( 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: Field of Mars Cemetery
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2021 )
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
? IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
? IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
DEATH OF CONSTABLE JOHN DANIEL BYRON (1897 to 23 NOVEMBER 1926) No. 1290
John Daniel Byron was born in 1897 in Maclean, NSW. He married Violet Ivy Chalk about 1921. It appears that they did not have any children.
John Daniel Byron was sworn in as a Probationary Constable of the NSW Police Force c on the 12 January 1922. He was attached to Ryde.
Constable Byron reported to Sergeant Dobbie that he thought he had influenza. Sergeant Dobbie sent him to a Doctor who directed him to go off duty. Sergeant Dobbie got him some medicine. When his condition worsened Sergeant Dobbie arranged for him to be admitted to Sydney Hospital
Constable Byron of Ryde died in the Sydney Hospital of pneumonia on the 23 November 1926. He was 29.
The funeral took place on the 24 November 1926 at St Marys R.C. Cathedral prior to the departure to the Field of Mars Cemetery. The Police Band met the motor funeral at Cressy Road and the Great Northern Road. Floral tributes were laid from the Ryde and Burwood Branches of the Police Association.
The pall bearers were Constable Flitcroft, Booth Bentley, Wilson, Goodwin and Wells. The parade was under the direction of Inspector Tracey.
He was a member of the Loyal Ryde United Friends Lodge of the MUIOOF.
No. 1290 was previously issued to Constable James Coan in 1863.
1927 ‘DEATH OF CONSTABLE BYRON’, Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 – 1954), 8 January, p. 7. , viewed 23 Nov 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195187610
Timothy STARR
14/12/2025
Timothy STARR
AKA ?
Late of Marrickville, NSW
Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Service 1: Regd. # ‘Q‘ 4668
Service 2: Rejoinee # ‘Q‘ 5025
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 )
Service 1: From 20 March 1884 to? ? ? = ? years Service
Service 2: From 16 September 1885 to 6 October 1905 = 20+ years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 16 September 1885
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Service 1: Stations: ?,
Service 2: Stations: Darlinghurst ( 3 Division ), Paddington, Marrickville ( 1902 – Death )
Retirement / Leaving age: = 46
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: ? ? 1859 – Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Emigrated to Australia around 1879
Died on: Friday 6 October 1905 @ 8.15am
Age: 46
Cause: Influenza leading to Pneumonia
“contracted through a chill he received whilst recovering the body of one of the boys who drowned in a waterhole at Marrickville on 23 September 1905 “
Event location: Lewisham Hospital, NSW
Event date: from 23 September 1905 – 6 October 1905 = ( 10 days )
Admitted to Hospital on the 2 October 1905
Funeral date: Saturday 7 October 1905 during the p.m.
Funeral location: St Bridge’s, Marrickville, NSW
Funeral Parlour: ?
Photos courtesy of Kevin Banister ( NSWPF # 16382 ) on 5 May 2021
Senior-Constable Timothy Starr, of the Marrickville Police Station, died in Lewisham Hospital on Friday from pneumonia, contracted through a chill he received while recovering the body of one of the boys who was drowned in a waterhole at Marrickville on September 23 last.
Deceased was a strict Catholic, the last rites of the Church being administered to him by the Very Rev. Father Frederick, C.P., who also visited him during his illness.
The late Senior-Constable Starr was a native of the County Clare, Ireland, and was 46 years of age.
He came to Australia about 26 years ago, and had just completed 20 years’ service in the police force.
He was first appointed to No. 3 Station, and subsequently to Paddington, where he was promoted to the rank of Senior-Constable.
Three years ago he was transferred to Marrickville.
Deceased was a popular officer, and was much respected and esteemed by the residents of the districts in which he had done duty.
He was a man of sterling character, and had the confidence of his superiors.
His wife predeceased him three years ago, and he has left one child — a little girl about six years old.
A Mass for the repose of the soul was celebrated in St. Brigid’s, Marrickville, by the Very Rev. Father Frederick, C.P., on Saturday morning.
The funeral left the church in the afternoon for the Waverley Cemetery, and after the Last Absolutions had been pronounced the coffin was carried to the hearse by four of the deceased’s comrades, the ‘ Dead March ‘ being played on the organ meanwhile.
Over 100 members of the Metropolitan Police Force, under Inspector McIntosh, marched in front of the hearse, which was also preceded by the Very Rev. Fathers Frederick, C.P., and P. B. Kennedy, O.F.M., who officiated at the grave.
The cortege was headed by the Police Band, under Senior-Constables Mankey and Hamilton, which rendered the customary funeral music.
The attendance at the funeral was very large, the crowd that gathered around St. Brigid’s Church being a very big one.
Father Frederick preached the panegyric at the grave.
Amongst those present were Senior Sergeants Griffiths ( Ashfield ) and Parkinson ( No. 1 Police Station ), Senior-Constables Orr ( North Sydney ), Graham ( Paddington ) and Phelan, and Constable Thomas Moloney ( No. 3 Station ), one of deceased’s oldest and most trusted friends.
STARR.—The Friends of Senior-constable TIMOTHY STARR are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral ; to leave St. Brigid’s R.C. Church, Marrickville, on THIS SATURDAY, at 1.30, for Waverley Cemetery.
W. J. DIXON CO., 120 Oxford-street; 183 George-street West.
STARR. — The Friends of Messrs. MICHAEL and THOMAS MOLONEY are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late friend, Senior-constable Timothy Starr; to leave St. Brigid’s Church, Marrickville, on THIS SATURDAY, at 1.30, for Waverley Cemetery.
John Docksay, of Annandale-street, Darling Point, is the owner of a handsome retriever dog.
On the evening of October 11 Constable Timothy Starr happened to be in the neighborhood of the place mentioned, and the animal, without preliminary warning or ultimatum of any kind, bit him in the shin, not, however, in such a way as to prevent him from discharging his duty.
At the Paddington Police Court yesterday Docksay was proceeded against for keeping a dog that endangered Constable Starr‘s limbs.
The defendant could not account for the animal’s foolish behavior, though he held the opinion that it only desired to play with the constable on the occasion referred to.
He was, however, ordered to pay £2, with 4s,10d costs, in default levy and distress.
Whilst at Waverley, today, 5/5/2021, I paid my respects to –
SENIOR CONSTABLE TIMOTHY STARR
Marrickville Police – Pneumonia – 6 October, 1905
Resting Place – Waverley Cemetery, Waverley
On 23 September, 1905 the constable was on duty assisting with the recovery of the bodies of two brothers, Richmond Augustus Kirkland (12) and George Nelson Kirkland (14) who had been drowned while fishing in a waterhole at Daley’s Brickworks in Marrickville, when he caught a severe chill.
He ( STARR ) was taken to Lewisham Hospital where it was found that his condition had deteriorated to pneumonia, and he passed away on 6 October.
The Catholic Press of 12 October, 1905 reported on the constables death.
“SENIOR CONSTABLE STARR.
Senior-Constable Timothy Starr, of the Marrickville Police Station, died in Lewisham Hospital on Friday from pneumonia, contracted through a chill he received while recovering the body of one of the boys who was drowned in a waterhole at Marrickville on September 23 last.
Deceased was a strict Catholic, the last rites of the Church being administered to him by the Very Rev. Father Frederick, C.P., who also visited him during his illness.
The late Senior-Constable Starr was a native of the County Clare, Ireland, and was 46 years of age. He came to Australia about 26 years ago, and had just completed 20 years service in the police force.
He was first appointed to No. 3 Station, and subsequently to Paddington, where he was promoted to the rank of Senior-Constable.
Three years ago he was transferred to Marrickville.
Deceased was a popular officer, and was much respected and esteemed by the residents of the districts in which he had done duty. He was a man of sterling character, and had the confidence of his superiors.
His wife predeceased him three years ago, and he has left one child — a little girl about six years old.”
The constable was born in Killaloe, Ireland in 1859 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 16 September, 1885. At the time of his death he was stationed at Marrickville. His death was recorded in the New South Wales Police Gazette of 27 December, 1905. He is not listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.
A MAN AND A REVOLVER. EXTRAORDINARY BEHAVIOR. TWO LIVES IN DANGER EFFECTS OF THE WAR FEVER.
Many of the residents of Rushcutter’s Bay, in the neighborhood of the power-house, were startled on Saturday night last by the unusual sound of arms being discharged in that quiet neighborhood. The facts in connection with the occurrence go to show that what might have been very grave consequences were escaped by sheer good luck, two lives having been seriously endangered.
It appears that at about 10.25 p.m., Mr. Benjamin Bernard, a resident of Elizabeth-street, Paddington, and engaged in business at 89½ King-street, Sydney, was walking along Bayswater-road, on his way home by that route. He passed the power house, and reached that open portion of the road opposite Rushcutter’s Bay Reserve. As he neared the hoarding on the right hand side of the road, he saw a man under the lamp post flourishing a revolver, and just when he got within a few yards of him the weapon was discharged in the direction of the reserve.
Mr. Bernard at once remonstrated angrily with the man upon the recklessness of his conduct, and gave him a strong warning not to repeat it, and then proceeded on his journey.
When he had gone 50 or 100 yards, he met Constable Timothy Starr, to whom he related the occurrence, saying that he thought, there was a man running amuck farther down.
The constable proceeded towards the power house, and after he had gone a few moments it occurred to Mr. Bernard that he had better go back, in case his assistance might be required.
He accordingly turned, and crossed over the road towards the Bayswater-road Hotel. As he stepped on the footpath he found himself face to face with the man, who evidently had escaped the constable.
The man instantly raised his revolver, and discharged it at Mr. Bernard’s head.
Mr. Bernard had seen the danger, and ducked to one side, and the bullet whizzed past over his shoulder. The man then passed on, leaving Mr. Bernard for the moment dazed. The latter’s blood, however, was now up, and he determined to close with the man, and for that purpose prepared to rush on him unawares.
Just then Constable Starr, who had heard the shot, flew past in the direction of the man, and immediately got close to him. The man thereupon turned round, and levelled his revolver at the constable. The latter almost instinctively raised up his cloak to ward off, as well as it could, the bullet which he was certain was coming. The trigger was heard being drawn, and the leaden messenger was awaited, but providentially it did not come.
The revolver would not work for just that instant, and before the man could do anything both the constable and Mr. Bernard were upon him, and had him soon pinned to the ground.
Starr quickly took the revolver out of his hand ; but had hardly got hold of it when it went off — fortunately in a safe direction.
The man was then taken to the Paddington Station, where he gave the name of Charles Willis, 29, groom, an Englishman, and said to be in the employ of Mr. McGrath, livery stable proprietor, Castlereagh street, Sydney.
On the way to the station his captors asked him for some explanation of his conduct, but he did not appear to be very coherent, or to quite understand his position.
He talked about being in the Transvaal, and being stuck up by the Boers, whom he had accordingly fired at.
In reply to the constable he also stated that he remembered having ” three rums ” that night, and was not quite sure how he got as far as Rushcutter’s Bay, since he resided in Sydney.
At the Paddington Police Court to-day, before Mr. Isaacs, S.M., Willis was charged with maliciously shooting at Benjamin Bernard, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and a remand being asked for by the police, the case was adjourned till Thursday next.
The accused is a small man, of rather depressed appearance. There was nothing about him that would suggest him as a formidable opponent for the Boers. His memory of the events of Saturday night is very confused, and he can give no coherent account of the proceedings on that occasion.
The revolver is an old one, and bears on it the imprint, ” Presse, Laloux, and Cie, Liege. ”
Three discharged cartridges were found in it, and one undischarged.
James Ryan, 24, laborer, was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment, with hard labor, for assaulting ConstableTimothy Starr in the execution of his duty.
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.
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: Probationary Constable- appointed 17 February 1866
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 September 1892
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: Wagga Wagga ( Albury District ), Corowa, Newcastle, Copeland ( Sgt – transferred to Copeland in Feb 1880 ), Lambton, and latterly he has been at Mulburing ( Maitland district ). Maitland – Retirement
Service: From 17 February 1866 to? April 1896 = 30 years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – although
Awarded the Crimea Medal and Awarded the Turkish Medal
Josiah Pedgers Vizzard – Note difference in spelling of middle name – as seen on https://myhorison.maitland.nsw.gov.au
Name of grave stone is definitely spelt PODGERS
Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931),
Tuesday 22 September 1896, page 5
Death of a Police Officer.
A CRIMEAN VETERAN.
WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.— Sergeant Josiah Vizzard, aged 62 years, died at Morpeth yesterday after a brief illness.
The deceased, after having served 30 years in the N.S.W. police force, retired recently on a pension.
The sergeant served in the Crimean War, and fought in the battles of Alma, lnkerman, and Sebastopol, with the Grenadier Guards, for which he received medals.
He afterwards went to Canada as instructor to the military for a number of years.
He was stationed at Wagga Wagga, Copeland, Lambton, and latterly he has been at Mulburing, in this district.
Death of a Crimean Veteran. — Sergeant Josiah P. Vizzard, late of Mulbring, died at Morpeth on Monday, after a brief illness, of pneumonia.
He leaves a wife and five children ( four sons and one daughter ), all grown up.
The death is surrounded with painful associations, for Sergeant Vizzard, after serving over thirty years in the service of the colony, only retired on a well-deserved pension at the beginning of April last.
Lately he proceeded to Morpeth, and purchased a house with the object of spending the declining days of his life in a peaceful manner.
He was in Morpeth making arrangements about the removal of his family when his death occurred.
He was sixty-two years of age.
Sergeant Vizzard had the distinction of having served in the Imperial army through the Crimean War.
In the ranks of the Grenadier Guards he was present at the engagements of Alma and Inkerman, and at the siege of Sebastapol, and he held the Crimea and Turkish medals.
He was afterwards sent to Canada as instructor to the military.
When he joined the New South Wales police force he acted as sergeant instructor at the depot for some time, under Captain Clancy.
He was afterwards in charge of various stations. In each of the places in which he was stationed, Sergeant Vizzard was greatly respected, especially among the better class of the community.
Having served in the hospital army corps he was possessed of considerable surgical and medical knowledge, and this proved of great value in the small country towns to which he was appointed.
His death, so soon after retirement on a pension, throws upon it a certain element of sadness, apart from other considerations.
It is somewhat remarkable that since July there have been no less than nine deaths among pensioners from the police force.
Death. VIZZARD – At Morpeth N.S.W., on September 21st, 1896, from pneumonia, Josiah P. Vizzard, formerly of Grenadier Guards in the Crimea, and late Sergeant of Police in Maitland and Albury districts; aged 61 . Jersey (Channel Islands) papers please copy.
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: 5 December 2020 ( tentative )
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Our deepest condolences to his wife, Chris Lavers, and family.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Inspector Ken McDonald presenting a Presentation Board to Retired C/Inspector Mark Lavers at the Send Off with Chris Lavers to the right.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Inspector Ken McDonald presenting a Presentation Board to Retired C/Inspector Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Insp Brian Wyver speaking of Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
Mark LAVERS – Leaving Wollongong Police Station, for the last time, as a Chief Inspector of NSWPF, with his wife.
Mark LAVERS – Officially an Old Bastard with his Government ‘Seniors Card’
Student missing off City Beach in Wollongong
MICHELLE HOCTOR
A massive search-and-rescue operation has been launched after a Saudi Arabian student went missing during a late-night swim at City Beach in Wollongong.The University of Wollongong student was on a night out with friends to celebrate his 25th birthday when he and two others went for a swim at 2am today.Wollongong Police Inspector Mark Lavers said the friends entered the surf just south of the City Beach Function Centre and became caught in a rip.
March: Liberian refugee missing off City Beach Two managed to return to shore, however the 25-year-old was dragged south by the current. “The missing person was hit by a couple of heavy waves,” Insp Lavers said. His friends last saw him 30m offshore, opposite the WIN Entertainment Centre. Last month a 19-year-old Liberian refugee, Patrick Koffa, vanished at the same beach while swimming with friends at night. He was caught in a rip after entering the water about 9pm on March 8. His body was retrieved from the water a week later about 300m from where he was last seen. Today’s search resumed at 7am, although the continued rough conditions have complicated the search and delayed the arrival of the PolAir helicopter. Insp Lavers said a police motorbike would be brought in to scour the beaches while PolAir and the Water Police would search the ocean. “We are hoping the weather will clear because visibility is a bit ordinary because of the swell,” Insp Lavers said. The 25-year-old has been in Australia for six months and lives at the University of Wollongong’s International House. A group of about eight friends were keeping a vigil at the beach this morning.
A POLICEWOMAN was killed and her fiancé and colleague seriously hurt after a head-on collision yesterday – just 24 hours after the couple were engaged.
Wollongong Constable Elise Krejci and her partner Senior Constable Brett Wright were returning from a week-long family holiday with Officer Wright’s three children when the crash occurred at Cataract, south west of Sydney.
Colleagues of the couple were the first emergency workers at the scene after their car slammed into another vehicle in heavy rain about 1.30pm yesterday.
Constable Krejci, 31, died at the roadside, while Senior Constable Wright was released and airlifted to Wollongong Hospital in a serious condition with spinal injuries.
The three children – aged 7, 10 and 13 – escaped with minor injuries.
Grieving colleagues said today the couple had been engaged only two days ago and were due to return to work this morning.
Many of the couple’s workmates were unaware they were engaged until after the accident.
The death of the popular young officer has rocked the Wollongong command, where Constable Krejci’s sister, Anna, also works.
Inspector Mark Lavers said the couple had been on a week-long family holiday and were returning home when the crash occurred.
“They were engaged two days ago,” Insp. Lavers said.
“They got the ring in the safe (here at the police station).
“We will have to give it back to her sister today, I suppose, or her father.”
Insp. Lavers said colleagues were shattered by the death.
“She (Elise) is a lovely girl. She has been with us for three years since she was on probation,” he said.
“Her sister also works here.
“A lot of people had worked with her and a lot of people are upset.”
Insp. Lavers said the couple’s Holden Commodore hit a patch of water on the road and aqua-planed before slamming into the side of on oncoming Ford Fiesta on Picton Rd.
The male driver of the Ford, a 23-year-old Leumeah man, suffered hip, leg and facial injuries and was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
His female passenger was taken to St George Hospital in serious condition with multiple injuries. Insp. Lavers said highway patrol colleagues of the two officers were the first at the scene.
He praised the professionalism of officers, who immediately realised their colleagues were involved.
A police Chaplin and psychologist were counselling officers.
Police from the Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and inquiries into the cause of the collision were continuing.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to police to contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Police are searching for a 10-year-old Bellambi girl who went missing on Saturday from a house in Wollongong. Tia Marie Hammond was last seen playing with her 12-year-old brother in the front garden of a family friend’s house on Corrimal St.At about 8.30am, Tia’s mother looked out the window to check on the children but was told by her son that Tia had ridden off on her pushbike. The mother hoped Tia would return home but after she failed to do so yesterday, she contacted police, said Wollongong police duty officer Inspector Mark Lavers.
Insp Lavers said two young girls said they saw Tia and another woman getting into a taxi on her street – Waley Ave, Bellambi – between 7pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, but he said this sighting was unconfirmed.
“At this stage we are reviewing CCTV footage from the (Crown St) mall,” Insp Lavers said.
“It could have been that she has been caught on CCTV, and we will also check her usual hang-outs, particularly the (Wollongong) youth centre.
“Tia is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, 150cm tall with a solid build and wavy shoulder-length brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a blue adidas jacket with three white stripes down the front, black Nike shorts and black and white slip-on shoes.
Police are concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who has any information on Tia’s whereabouts to contact Wollongong police on 4226 7899 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Wollongong Local Court today charged with a home invasion at Mangerton.
Chief Inspector Mark Lavers from Wollongong police says two men entered a house in Woodlawn Avenue at 5:00pm AEST yesterday armed with a baseball bat and a machete.
“They have entered the premises and demanded money. When no money was forthcoming, the males have left the premises with the victim’s mobile phone,” he said.
“A description of the white van used by the offenders was circulated by police radio. A short time later the pair was stopped by Lake Illawarra police in the vicinity of Primbee bypass.”
They were arrested and charged with the home invasion.
The 20-year-old man from Warilla was refused bail, while a 50-year-old man also from Warilla has been given conditional bail to appear in Court on October 7.
A serial child rapist who went on the run yesterday just hours after being released from jail has been nabbed near a Wollongong beach, south of Sydney, by an off-duty policeman.
Raymond Barry Cornwall breached his strict bail conditions yesterday evening, just half an hour after parole officers left him at his approved accommodation.
The 52-year-old was released from Sydney’s Long Bay jail on appeal after serving a 14-year sentence for four sexual attacks on females aged between 13 and 23, who he held at knifepoint.
He was due to undergo a program for sex offenders in jail for eight months, but the Court of Appeal overturned that Supreme Court ruling yesterday.
An off-duty officer recognised Cornwall this morning while jogging at Stanwell Park Beach, in north Wollongong, and approached him.
He called police, who arrested the sex offender about 8:00am (AEDT).
Under his 26 release conditions, Cornwall had to be supervised by parole officers, inform them of his movements, be at his address between 9:00pm and 6:00am (AEDT), and wear an electronic monitor on his ankle.
But the anklet was not fitted with GPS monitoring, so authorities were unable to find him before he removed it.
He was also ordered to accept psychiatric treatment, including anti-libidinal medication, and avoid public places regularly frequented by children.
Inspector Mark Lavers says Cornwall poses a potential risk to the public due to his behaviour.
“He’d removed his anklet so he’s breached his home detention order so he was therefore wanted by us,” he said.
“He’ll be dealt with by probation and parole, and by investigating detectives from Parramatta”.
Cornwall had been on a series of interim detention orders since his sentence expired, while the New South Wales Government applied to have him kept in jail for another five years.
In allowing his appeal yesterday, the court said the judge failed to make a clear finding that a lighter, five-year supervision order would not provide adequate protection.
The court noted Cornwall had undergone sex offender courses in jail.
But the move was condemned by the New South Wales Opposition, which said the Government had not developed the appropriate criteria for courts to decide if sex offenders deserve extended detention periods.
Cornwall is due to face Wollongong Local Court later today.
NSW Police Commissioner Scipione has congratulated the off-duty officer, whose efforts he says were “outstanding”.
“It just shows that police never are really off-duty,” he said.
Police have recovered seven rare monkeys stolen from a wildlife park south of Sydney on the weekend, but they are still looking for an eighth.
The four cotton top tamarins and four pygmy marmosets were stolen late on Saturday night from the park at Helensburgh.
Chief Inspector Mark Lavers says officers found three tamarins in a cage dumped in parkland in Auburn after seizing a car they believed was used in the theft.
“The monkeys were recovered in a fairly cold and distressed condition,” he said.
“They were returned to Symbio who then took them to the vet and a further four monkeys were located by detectives last night, again in the Auburn area.”
The Park’s owner, John Radnidge says the marmosets could have died had police not acted quickly.
“These animals come from a tropical rainforest climate and they need their heat and specialised diets,” he said.
“They were left in a paddock, they were freezing cold, the detectives were so concerned about their well being that they returned them to us at our Helensburgh premises under police escort.”
The four marmosets had been left at a veterinary clinic.
Police have yet to charge anyone over the theft and have asked for public help to find the remaining tamarin.
Detectives can be contacted via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Thank you for acknowledging our Dad on the Australian Police website. It is a wonderful thing for you to do. I have included some additional information about Dad below – I am sorry it has taken me so long to get round to sending you this information.
He was a wonderful man and had some very special memories of his time in the NSW Police Force, especially his time in the country stations.
He is survived by his three daughters – Kate, Sally & MaryJane, and four grandchildren – Annie, Samantha, Jake & Matthew.
He is now with Mum (Pam) who passed away on 23 September 2017.
Regards
MaryJane
Edmund John Herbert LOWE
14/12/2025
Edmund John Herbert LOWE
AKA TED
Late of Umina Beach, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8722
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 10 June 1957
Constable 1st Class – appointed 10 June 1963
Senior Constable – appointed 10 June 1968
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1973
Inspector – appointed 2 July 1986
Final Rank = Inspector
Stations: ?, Central – early 1970’s ( 1 Division ), Traffic, Five Dock & Burwood – Sgt ( 9 Division ), Tactical Response Group ( TRG ), 5 Division – Insp – Assistant Officer, Ashfield ( 11 Division ) – Retirement
Service: Frompre June 1957to12 July 1989 = 32+ years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 7 January 1938
Died on: Tuesday 15 January 2019
Age: 81 ( just turned )
Cause: Pneumonia
Event location: Gosford Hospital
Event date: Tuesday 15 January 2019
Funeral date: Thursday 24 January 2019 @ 1pm
Funeral location: St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 125 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, NSW
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Edmund John Herbert LOWE 1957
Ted is in the 3rd row ( from front ) and 3rd from the left
Unknown Class # at Redfern Academy.
Photo would have been taken in 1957.
EDWARD 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.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 18 July 1986 (No.120), page 3400
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:
Appointment to Inspector, Assistant Officer, No. 5 Division
