On 16 March, 1988 Constable Zucchetti was driving along the Oxley Highway, Tamworth. Constable Burns was a passenger in the vehicle.
At the time both were attached to the State Drug Crime Commission and were engaged in an operation in the area.
While negotiating a right hand bend in the highway the vehicle crossed onto the incorrect side of the road and collided with a semi trailer.
Constable Zucchetti was killed instantly and Constable Burns died the following morning in the Tamworth District Hospital.
Constable Zucchetti was born in 1959 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 14 January, 1980. At the time of his death he was attached to the State Drug Crime Commission ( forerunner to the current NSW Crime Commission ).
Constable Burns was born in 1962 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 12 October, 1981. At the time of his death he was attached to the State Drug Crime Commission ( forerunner to the current NSW Crime Commission ).
Source: Beyond Courage ( Edition 4 ) by Retired NSWPF Sgt Danny Webster.
Constable 1st Class Craig Zucchetti (1959 – 1988)
Constable’s 1st Class Craig Zucchetti and Mark Burns were attached to the State Drug Crime Commission (forerunner to the current NSW Crime Commission). Both officers had been selected to this branch because to their tenacity and proven investigation skills.
On Wednesday 16 March 1988, they were part of a large team of police who were performing surveillance duties on a major crime syndicate in the state’s north-west.
About midday Craig and Mark were travelling together in an unmarked police vehicle along the Oxley Highway just outside of Tamworth when they were involved in a head on crash with a truck.
Craig was killed instantly.
Following the arrival of emergency services Mark was taken to Tamworth District Hospital in a critical condition. He passed away from his injuries the following day without regaining consciousness.
So as to not compromise the investigation the officers had been working on, only very limited details of the crash was publicly released at the time.
Prior to transferring to the State Drug Crime Commission, Craig and been attached to the Highway Patrol and had been a member of the NSWPF for eight years.
Outside of his policing duties he was highly active in the local community establishing a Community Watch program, a basketball club and engaged in fund raising for a beach patrol with his surf lifesaving club of which he was deeply involved in. Along with this Craig was also a keen surfer and rugby player.
At the time of their deaths the Police Commissioner at the time was quoted as saying, “Policing is a unique profession which places great demands upon those fortunate enough to heed its calling as a career. The very fact that two fine young officers lost their lives in the course of their duty serves as a poignant reminder of the inherent dangers which go hand in hand with police service.”
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First published on this site on 5 January 2014
Updated 1 January 2026 with further information and photos.
Maurice Lewis GREEN
02/01/2026
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM
AKA Maurie GREEN, Maurice GREEN, Morrie GREEN
* Nickname: Muz GREEN, Muzza GREEN
Late of Constitution Hill, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’?
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
Don’t call me Sarge. I am not a meat pie. And Get Off MY Parade Ground !
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 106
NSW Police Cadet # 1911
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 5419
Regd. # 11784
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as a Police Cadet, on Monday 24 February 1964 ( aged 16 years, 11 months, 21 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Thursday 3 March 1966 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 3 March 1967
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 March 1971
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 3 March 1975
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 May 1983
( had been an ‘Acting Sgt’ since 21 Aug 1975 )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? April 1994
Final Rank: = Inspector
Stations: As a Cadet: C.I.B. Modus Operandi Section ( M.O. )( Surry Hills )( ? – Aug 1964 ), Merrylands ( 26 Division )( Station Duties )( Aug 1964 – Feb 1965 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Plains Cloths room duties )( Feb 1965 – Aug 1965 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Traffic room )( Aug 1965 – Nov 1965 ), Fairfield ( 34 Division )( Station duties )( Nov 1965 – Feb 1966 )
As a Cadet: Redfern Police Academy ( Feb 1966 – ? ) for Initial Training as part of Class 106.
As a Sworn member: Parramatta ( 18 Division )( GDs )( ProCst )( ? – Dec 1966 ), Burwood ( 9 Division )( Arterial Road Solo Cyclist on Parramatta Rd )( Dec 1966 – July 1967 )
During this time, Maurie was ‘ Called Up ‘ for National Service Training between 12 July 1967 – 14 July 1969 and Served in Vietnam.
During September 1969 he resumed his Police Duties as a Solo Motorcyclist patrolling the Hume Hwy.
NSW Police Academy ( Shorthand Section as an Instructor )( Sept 1969 – June 1971 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )( GDs )( June 1971 – April 1974 ), Regent St ( 2 Division )( GDs )( April 1974 – April 1975 ), NSW Police Academy ( Drill Instructor )( April 1975 – cApril 1994 ), Leader, Protocol Unit, Protocol Officer ( Inspector )( cApril 1994 – Retirement ( Medical ))
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 24 February 1964 to 31 July 2002 ( Retired H.O.D. ) = 38 years, 5 months, 7 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 24 February 1964 to 31 July 2002 ( Retired H.O.D. ) = 38 years, 5 months, 7 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 4 months, 20 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 55 years, 4 months, 28 days
Our deepest of condolences to his wife, Margaret, son Damien, family and friends.
He was a bloody good bloke.
May he Rest In Peace.
Maurice APM
GREEN APM, Maurice Lewis
03.03.1947 – 21.12.2025
Passed away peacefully aged 78
Late of Constitution Hill
Dearly beloved husband of Margaret,
proud Father of Damien, Daniel & Joshua, loving father-in-law of Lee-Mei, Melanie & Luana, cherished Poppy of Lucien, Lia, Sienna & Maddalyn.
He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. A life well lived, dedicated to his family and full of pride and love for those around him,
a Great and Genuine Man.
Maurice’s funeral service will be held at the North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St Minchinbury on Friday, 9th January 2026 at 1.30pm and will be live streamed.
As per Maurice’s wishes the family kindly request all in attendance wear their full-size medals.
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 3, 2026.
Class 106 – Redfern Police Academy – Sworn In 4 April 1966. This Group are the Cadets from that Class. Rear ( L – R ): Alan CHAMPION ( R.I.P. ) # 11922, Tony ANTUNAK # 11920, H.M. ‘ Max ‘ McKINNON # 11919, Ray ADAMS # 11785, Maurie GREEN # 11784, Mal BRAMMER # 11921, Mick JONES # 11783 Front ( L- R ): Phil MARTIN # 11788, Keith BYRNES # 11787, Mick BAMENT # 11917, Robert TAIT # 11786, Jim WOODEN ( R.I.P. ) # 11918, Lee RANKIN # 11924
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM AKA Maurie GREEN, Maurice GREEN, Morrie GREEN
Maurice Lewis GREEN & Len HARRIS outside of the Staff Office at Redfern Police Academy.
Maurice GREEN & Merv MORGAN
Maurice GREEN & Merv MORGAN
Maurice GREEN & Merv MORGAN
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM
Maurice Lewis GREEN
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM
Maurice Lewis GREEN APM AKA Maurie GREEN, Maurice GREEN, Morrie GREEN
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Tuesday 15 August 1972, page 9
Fan fined $25 for throwing firework
SYDNEY, Monday. — A football fan who threw a “bunger” at football spectators at yesterday’s St George -Parramatta rugby league match was fined $25 today.
Mr Robert Allen, 43, labourer, of Harris Park, pleaded guilty in Parramatta Court to letting off a firework at Cumberland Oval, Parramatta, in circumstances likely to cause damage to another person.
Constable M. Green told Mr R. J. Bartley, SM. that he had seen Mr Allen light the cracker. It had been thrown and exploded among football fans. No one had been injured “but they were startled”, he said.
The ‘Biz’ extends its sincere congratulations to all pupils who were successful in the Intermediate Certificate Examination – the best of luck for the future!
THE following are Intermediate Certificate results released last week to the “Biz” by the Department of Education. The results cover State and denominational secondary schools in the Southern Districts from Merrylands to Liverpool. Special provision has also been made for results from schools in other districts which accommodate local pupils. Inquiries about the results may be forwarded to the Education Department — the ‘Biz’ accepts no responsibility for errors.
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It is with great sadness that those who loved Jerry Ambrose announce he has passed to eternal life in the early hours on 19th December 2025, in Concord Sydney, close to his primary residence / home of over 45 years.
Jerry was surrounded by his family and went in peace. Beloved husband of Patricia and cherished father of Melissa, Katherine, Patrick, Suzanne and Siobhan. Forever loved and deeply missed.
For those wishing to view Jerry’s funeral service, being held on Tuesday 23rd of December at 10.30am in Sydney Australia, AEDT, please find the video link below. (Video link will be available for a month post funeral, allowing those who are unable to view the service via live steam to still have access to the service)
VIDEO LINK: Funeral service https://www.caktusproductions.com.au/jerryambrose ( expired & not downloaded unfortunately )
Gods love ~ a poem loved by Jerry
I found Him in the Whispering Pines And in the Beauty of a Rose
I found Him where the First Star Shines above a Summer Day’s Soft Close.
I found Him where the Storms Grow Wild.
I found Him in a Happy Face and the Manner of a Small Child revealing Loveliness and Grace.
I found Him in the Swinging Suns that wheel their way through Endless Space.
And in the Humblest Path that runs to Love’s Sequestered Dwelling Place.
I found Him where the Violets Dwell.
And where the Bluebirds Wheel and Dart….
But never really knew Him Well until I Found Him in My Heart.
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond’s glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Class 112 – Group A Were Sworn In at Redfern Police Academy on 15 September 1967.
How is this for a group of legends? Around ’75 and Harry BRENNAN is giving the Maroubra HWP people a stir up, Bob ALLGOOD is behind him, Stevo Bill White and Jerry AMBROSE. Four out of the six have gone.
Was shot, in the stomach, by Jocky Smith at cnr Anzac Pde & Day Ave, Kensington, NSW during an armed robbery in December 1976.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Tuesday 27 January 1976, page 9
Recovery
SYDNEY, Monday. — Constable Gerry Ambrose, 34, of Kensington, shot in the stomach on Wednesday night after a car chase through Kingsford, is making a steady recovery in the Prince of Wales Hospital.
A man described by police as Australia’s most dangerous criminal, Mr Edward James “Jockey” Smith, was captured after a massive hunt lasting more than 10 hours in the area north of Nowra on the South Coast yesterday.
Last night he had been charged with a number of offences relating to the armed robbery of the CBC bank at South Hurstville, Sydney, earlier this month in which more than $180,000 was stolen.
More than 60 police and a Navy helicopter were involved in yesterday’s hunt which ended when Mr Smith was cornered in a telephone booth near Bomaderry railway station.
Police said Mr Smith had pushed a pistol into the stomach of one officer and after a struggle was arrested and taken to Nowra police station. He was also charged with resisting arrest and offering a bribe.
Detectives from Sydney had gone to Nowra earlier this week when it became known that Mr Smith was in the area.
A resident of Illaroo Street, North Nowra, alerted police early yesterday morning when he had heard shots being fired at a small cottage at the end of the road. It is believed that Mr Smith had been firing his pistol to try and keep his dog from barking.
Squads of police wearing bullet proof vests and carrying armalite rifles moved on the cottage at about 6am and arrested a 35-year-old woman, Miss Valerie Jane Hill, who was also charged in relation to the CBC robbery. Mr Smith had been spotted running into thick bush beside the Shoalhaven River. His dog had to be shot after it attacked one of the detectives.
However, a woman told police that Mr Smith had jumped into her car and offered her money to drive him to Bomaderry railway station so he could catch a train. She had done so in terror.
Mr Smith has been eluding police since 1974 when after borrowing a visitor’s pass used it to walk to freedom. Police were questioning him last night regarding the shooting of Police Constable Jerry Ambrose at Kingsford in December 1976 and the shooting and killing of a security guard at Chullora the same year.
In December 1974 he was arrested at gunpoint in Sydney with three other men and all were charged with the robbery of a $175,000 railway payroll at Redfern.
Mr Smith was granted $10,000 bail but he failed to appear in Sydney’s Central Criminal Court the next month. He was arrested again at gunpoint in Victoria in December 1974 as he sunbaked on Sandringham beach with a woman and her daughter.
Two days later he made his escape from Pentridge jail.
Early yesterday morning police raided two houses in Sydney and arrested two other men in relation to the robbery at the CBC Bank.
Mr Francis John Montgomery, 54, of Lambert Road, Bardwell Park and Mr Neil Geoffrey Collings, 26, of Broughton Street, Canterbury, were charged yesterday with assault and robbery in connection with the robbery.
SYDNEY: Police Constable Jeremiah Ambrose, who was shot in the stomach in the course of his duty in 1976, was awarded $9,000 compensation in the Supreme Court yesterday.
He already had been awarded the then maximum of $4,000 compensation in March, 1976, for his injury but the conviction and sentence against the man who shot him was set aside by the Court of Criminal Appeal in March, 1976, so making the compensation award void.
Constable Ambrose again applied under provisions which a person could claim compensation, even if an accused person had been acquitted.
SYDNEY: The Court of Criminal Appeal quashed yesterday the conviction and set aside the life sentence imposed on Mr Edward James Smith, 36, on a charge of the attempted murder of a policeman in 1976.
The three judges found that Mr Smith’s conviction was unsafe and unsatisfactory.
The unanimous judgement was given by the Chief Justice of NSW, Sir Laurence Street, Mr Justice Lee and Mr Justice Lusher.
In March last year, Mr Smith had pleaded not guilty to having wounded Constable Jeremiah Ambrose in Sydney on January 21, 1976, with intent to murder him.
At the trial held in the Parramatta Supreme Court the Crown alleged Constable Ambrose was shot in the stomach after a car chase at Kensington.
A jury found Mr Smith guilty of the charge and Mr Justice Slattery sentenced him to life imprisonment.
The Senior Public Defender, Mr Howard Purnell, QC, submitted to the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday that the Crown case had been very weak.
Mr Purnell told the court one of his primary grounds of appeal was that Constable Ambrose had failed to identify Mr Smith as his alleged attacker until some 22 months after the incident in which he was shot.
SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The shooting of two policemen in six days highlighted how ineffective the new firearms legislation was, the Secretary of the NSW Police Association said today.
“The legislation has not and will not change the readiness by which criminals can get hold of guns”, Mr Robert Page said.
“It also shows how a policeman’s job is getting more and more dangerous.
“The gun laws, should have been framed to licence the weapons, not the shooter.
“They have not stopped the flow of firearms into peoples homes”.
Under the new legislation people are allowed to have legal firearms in their homes but have to have a shooting licence to carry them outside their homes or fire them.
On Wednesday Constable Gerry Ambrose, 34, was shot in the stomach with a .45 hand gun at Kensington, when he and another highway patrol man chased a car driving without lights.
He is in the Prince of Wales Hospital in a satisfactory condition.
Police are still searching for two gunmen.
On Monday another highway patrolman, Constable George Bishop, was shot in the left shoulder at Narrandera. His condition is satisfactory.
Mr Page said the two shootings would naturally make police more cautious in their approach to suspect vehicles.
The police department had instructions on how police were to approach vehicles.
The police were always to keep the driver under observation and not to pull up in front of a vehicle they had ordered to stop and then walk back.
He doubted it would ever come to the position as in the United States, where drivers of stopped vehicles were expected to stay motionless at the wheel until the policeman could check their identification.
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On 14 September, 1957 Constable Jury was riding his Police Special Traffic Patrol cycle in Maitland Road, Mayfield. Another vehicle pulled out onto the roadway from in front of a bus, hitting the cycle and causing it to skid into the path of another oncoming vehicle.
Constable Jury was also hit by the second vehicle and pinned beneath the bumper bar.
He was taken to the Royal Newcastle Hospital suffering fractures and internal injuries, however he died the next day.
The constable was born in Cessnock in 1916 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 4 February, 1946 after serving four years in the RAAF.
At the time of his death he was stationed at Mayfield.
He is listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.
Source – Beyond Courage by Retired Sgt Danny Webster, NSWPF # 17426
Funeral Service for Neville Patrick JURY Saturday 17 September 1957
Funeral Service for Neville Patrick JURY Saturday 17 September 1957
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A GoFundMe page has been established ( by others ) and can be found on this link: gofund.me/774e84e0b
My name is David Vea and I represent the players, coaches and volunteers of Randwick Rugby Club and we are distraught at the loss of one of our most loyal clubmen ever in Peter Meagher or ‘Marzo’ as everyone universally called him.
Marzo was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with over 40 years of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby. He was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known in Sydney Rugby circles. In his professional life, Peter served for almost 4 decades in the NSW Police Force and retired as a Detective Sergeant, where he was hugely respected by his Police colleagues.
Tragically, Peter was one of the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach shooting and he was sadly lost while performing yet another voluntary role as a photographer to support the ill-fated Chanukah by the Sea event. Peter developed a close affinity with the Jewish Community and supported them for many years voluntarily photographing events and the like, as a result of his wife Virginia Wynne-Markham working at Kesser Torah College in Dover Heights. They both had a strong connection with Rabbi Schlanger, who was also tragically killed at Bondi.
While we are one of the best known clubs in rugby, at our roots Randwick Rugby is simply an amateur community club. Since this awful tragedy unfolded, we have had so many people reach out to see how they could support Marzo, so our player leadership group unanimously decided to it would seek to raise funds in his honour to help financially support his devastated wife, Virginia. Therefore, we have set up this GoFundMe Page to give people the most tangible way to do so.
Virginia is dealing with unimaginable grief and huge uncertainty with the loss of her much loved husband. While they were an uncle and aunt to many nieces and nephews, Peter and Virginia had no children of their own, so he is an irreplaceable hole in her life day to day.
The tragic irony is that Peter spent so long working in the dangerous front line as a Police Officer, but was struck down in retirement while voluntarily taking photos at what was supposed to be a joyful community event in his hobby. It is really difficult to comprehend.
How Your Donation Will Help
All funds raised will go directly to support Virginia who still works fulltime and will greatly help her long-term financial security and assist with many expenses that now confront her in the short term. She is the beneficiary and will receive the funds directly.
Please Give What You Can
No amount is too small and every donation will honour Peter’s legacy and will help support Virginia which we know would have been his greatest concern. If you are unable to give any money, then you can still help by sharing this page or promoting it to your family, friends colleagues and other networks.
Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher has loyally served all parts of his community in both his professional life and voluntarily in so many areas and for so long. He has helped countless people and community groups, so selflessly over so many years and, in his family’s, darkest hour, it’s our turn to reciprocate and support them so please be generous. We also send our love to all the victims, their families and the Jewish Community at this tragic time.
Yours Sincerely
David Vea
On behalf of the Randwick Rugby Players Leadership Group
Peter Ronald MEAGHER Randwick Rugby Club Monday 15 December 2025 Sydney · 💔💔💔💔💚💚💚💚🐎🐎🐎🐎 — at Coogee Oval.
Peter MEAGHER at his Academy Class 211 – 40th Anniversary at the Goulburn Police Academy in April 2025
Tragically the events at Bondi yesterday have hit close to home. It is with an extremely heavy heart that Randwick DRUFC confirm the passing of the much loved First Grade Manager and loyal club volunteer Peter Meagher.
Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul their extended families, friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police (where he served for 4 decades), Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.
Our heart goes out the Jewish community and all those impacted by this terrible tragedy.
The Rugby community is mourning the passing of Peter Meagher after the Bondi terror attacks. Photo Supplied
The entire Rugby community is mourning the passing of Randwick Rugby stalwart Peter Meagher as part of the Bondi terror attacks
Meagher served as the club’s first grade team manager, taking up the role in 2018.
He was a beloved member of the famous club, named WT (Bill) Outterside Club Volunteer of the Year in 2020.
Meagher’s comes from Rugby royalty, with multiple generations involved in the game of Rugby Union.
He is the grandson of legendary Wallaby Wally, who was inducted into the Wallabies Hall of Fame in 2012 and also proved an integral part of the club’s early years and identity.
“’Marzo’ as he was universally known, was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with decades of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby,” the club said in a statement.
“For much of the last decade Marzo has been our trusted First Grade Manager and this news has already hit our players, coaches, managers, volunteers and supporters extremely hard. Prior to that he was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known and respected in Sydney Rugby circles.
“Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul, their extended families and mountain of friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police, Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.
“We obviously extend our deepest sympathy to all the other victims, their families and loved ones and those people traumatised by this barbaric act. We also sincerely thank and are in awe of all the first responders for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with such a dangerous and challenging situation to care for those in need.
“Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’ – we all love you and will miss you greatly. We are devastated.”
“Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby Union and the Waratahs join Randwick and the entire rugby community in mourning Peter Meagher, who lost his life during Sunday’s Bondi terror attack,” a joint statement said.
“Peter was a beloved member of the Galloping Greens, dedicating countless hours as first grade team manager and a volunteer referee, and followed in the footsteps of his father Ron and grandfather Wally, a Wallabies Hall of Famer, in serving the club.
“We extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, friends and clubmates as well as all the victims of Sunday’s tragedy.
“We also thank our first responders, emergency services and everyday citizens for their selfless heroism in the face of terror.
After Retiring from his 40 year employ with NSWPF, Pete ( a non Jew ) was a photographer with Marzo Photography ( his own business ) doing Corporate, Event & Architectural photography from Botany, NSW.
He was performing this task in Archer Park ( 25 Campbell Pde ), at Bondi Beach, NSW, for the Chanukah ( Hanukkah ) celebrating the first day of the Jewish holiday when he was gunned down and murdered, together with 15 others murdered and near 30 additional people shot, by two Terrorists who were father and son.
He was also the current Manager at Randwick Rugby Club.
Further details to follow.
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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.
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Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Much loved father to Taylor and Blake, and their mother Daile.
Son of Thomas (deceased) and Margaret, brother to Merilyn.
Much respected colleague and loyal friend to many – will be missed but his presence will always be felt.
RIP
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.
David was a wonderful colleague and friend. We worked together for well over a decade and got to know one another at Fair Trading. While Dave was a big, gruff guy when you first met him, he was, in reality a sweet man with a wonderful heart. He was a loyal friend and it was an absolute joy to have him around. His children were the light in his life. Dave, you will be missed. Condolences to family and friends. RIP my friend.
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( L – R ) Alan KAY # 9185, Charlie PARSONS # 7336 ( Region Commander ? ), Ken BECK # 9675 ( Commander – Taree ), Supt. Bob HUISH # 7406
Tribute
… In loving memory of …. Charles Vincent Parsons …
Late of Wyrallah.
Aged 94 years.
Dearly loved husband of Fay (dec).
Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter & Kerri, Kelvin (dec), Anne (dec) & Danny, Jennifer, Ben & Leonie.
Loving grandfather of Luke, Louise, Elise, Casey, Alex, Dane, Hannah, Sam and Joe.
Loving great grandfather to his 17 great grandchildren.
Loving brother and brother-in-law of Alma & Yvonne, Margie, Lyall, Valma, Lola, Richie, Leonie and Joan (dec).
Loving uncle and great mate to many.
Forever in our hearts
Kerri Parsons
21 November 2025 – NSW Fallen Police FB Group:
On behalf of my husband, Peter Parsons, Assistant Commissioner APM, Retired.
Death of former Assistant Commissioner Charles Vincent Parsons APM – registered number 7336.
It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie Parsons regret to inform of his passing yesterday, 20/11/2025 at Lismore Base Hospital following a short illness.
Charlie was 94 years old and retired from NSWPF in 1993 as an Assistant Commissioner, North Region. Country born, he served the majority of his service in country NSW.
Among his many achievements, Charlie always maintained that his proudest was his marriage to Fay (decd), and his five children – Peter, Anne (decd), Kel (decd), Jennifer and Ben.
Charlie was an avid proponent of the basic rights of the Police Officer, and served as a representative of the NSW Police Association for most of his career. His service was recognised by being made a life member on 25/5/1983. Before he passed he was the second oldest living life member in the history of NSWPA. He was awarded the Australian Police medal in the Queen’s birthday honours awards in 1988.
An avowed people person, Charlie was well respected by all who served with and under him.
He leaves 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Whilst extremely proud of all of them, with a majority serving in first responder occupations in QLD, NSW and VIC, Charlie’s proud policing family and legacy continued with sons Peter (Ret A/C), Kel (decd Det Snr/Sgt), grandsons Alex (current S/C – Port Stephens PAC), Joseph (current Det S/C QLDP), nephew Greg Hargraves (S/C – resigned), brother in law Mike Rogers (NSWP – resigned), nephew Jason Rogers ( QLDP – resigned) and lastly (not least) Charlie’s great grandson Billy Parsons enters NSW Police Academy in early 2026.
A loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, he will be sorely missed.
RIP mate.
Peter Parsons.
Funeral details will be forthcoming
Father & Son – Charlie & Peter PARSONS
You’re putting too much water on the roses. Let me do it.
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It comes with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joanna Lincoln on the 5th December 2025 aged 49 years.
Loving and devoted mum to Olivia (dec) Charlee and Marcus (dec). Jo was the loving daughter of George and Beverly LINCOLN. A much loved sister to Brenda and Tracy and proud Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.
Jo served with great pride as a member of the NSW Police Force for 28 years and will be greatly missed by her former colleagues and friends. Her strength generosity and love has shaped us all. Our lives are richer because of her but will never be the same without her. The memories she created and leaves behind will stay with us forever in our hearts. Jo will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
There will be a funeral service for Jo at Camelia Chapel Macquarie Park Cnr Delhi and Plassey Rd North Ryde on 19 December 2025 at 1.30pm. All family friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.
Our deepest condolences to daughter, Charlee – may your mum Forever Rest In Peace.
Joanna LINCOLN AKA Joanna GODDARD
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