Blake Robert SHORROCK   

Serving Member    

AKA Blake SHORROCK, Blakey    

* Nickname: Shoz  

Late of  Ducks Lane, Goulburn, NSW

From that day on, if I was going somewhere I was running

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy-  Class #    336 or 337   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   54311  

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Final Rank: =  Constable   

Stations:     ?, Deniliquin ( ProCst ), ?, Murray River Police District – Death         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? c2020?     to   29 September 2025   =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service      

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? ?    to 29 September 2025 =    ? years,    ?  months,   ? days Service     

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:    ? ? ?       

Died on:  Monday 30 September 2025 @ Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW    

Age:  29  years,   ?  months,   ?  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Cancer (  Sarcoma  )   

Event location:  Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW

Diagnosis date:  June 2022 ( aged 26 ) – diagnosed with Undifferentated Pleomorphic Sarcoma in his left leg.   

Funeral date:   Tuesday 7 October 2025 @ 2pm   

Funeral location:  St’s peter & Paul’s Cathedral, Bourke St, Goulburn, NSW 

 Wake location:   ?

Wake date: Tuesday 7 October 2025

Funeral Parlour:  R.J. Sidney Craig Funeral Directors, Sloane St, Goulburn, NSW

Buried at:  General Cemetery, Gorman Rd, Goulburn, NSW   

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

BLAKE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

BLAKE IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills    

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

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

Legends, a very good mate of mine and to countless others received news early in June that completely changed his life. Blake Shorrock, or as he’s more well known as, Shoz, unfortunately received news that what he thought was a hematoma in his leg was actually a form of cancer known as sarcoma. For those of you who know Shoz you would know that he would give you the shirt of his back if you were in need and would go above and beyond for someone in need. Which is why I’m asking people to kindly consider making a donation to assist Blake and his wonderful family in the cost of Blake’s radiotherapy treatment. Any donation is welcome and appreciated. Even just a simple message of support would mean just as much to Blake and his family

Fundraiser for Blake Shorrock by Jackson Weeks : Shoz’s sarcoma treatment

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

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Cal
2 October 2025 

Updated 6 March 2026 with Live Stream and additional articles and photos.

Gregory Scott BUTLER   

AKA Greg BUTLER  

* Nickname:  Butto  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  182   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   20227   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 8 March 1982  ( aged 21 years,   3  months,  3  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 May 1982  ( 21  years,   5  months,   23  days )    

Constable – appointed 28 May 1983   

Constable 1st Class – appointed  28 May 1987   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )   

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Detective Chief Inspector   

Stations:     ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division ), ?, Accident Investigation Squad ( A.I.S. ), Pt Kembla, ?, Warilla ( Detectives ), ?, Strike Force Maccine – Retirement          

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 8 March 1982      to   11 October 2012    =   30  years,    7  months,  3  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  8 March 1982   to  11 October 2012 =   30 years,    7  months,    3  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     12  years,   11  months,   15  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     51  years,   10  months,   6  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  20 November 1998 ( Det SenCon )   

 Born:   Monday 5 December 1960   

Died on:  Thursday 26 September 2025       

Age:   64   years,   9  months,   21  days  

Organ Donor:  No    

Cause:  Cancer  

Event location:   St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

From Julie:
Thank you all so much for all of you who have phoned, texted and sent messages of love and support for us all following Greg’s sad passing. We are so touched by your words, and Greg would be so humbled.
His funeral arrangements are now made, and we warmly invite you all, his family, his friends, and colleagues to join us in sending Greg on his way.

The funeral will be held at Hanson and Cole Funerals, 634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange, NSW 2526 on Tuesday 7th October at 12pm. Afters to be confirmed ASAP.

Funeral date:  Tuesday 7 O ctober 2025  @ noon 

Funeral location:   Hansen & Cole, Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW

Lake Illawarra PAC will provide an official Police Guard of Honour    

LIVE STREAM  – main Service was NOT Live Streamed.

Conclusion of Service was Recorded.

Wake location:   ?  TBA  

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Hansen & Cole, 634 Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW   

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

BUTTO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

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On behalf of all the troops that knew and worked with Butto, our deepest regrets and condolences are extended to Julie and their son’s on the loss of Butto.

May he forever be riding his sulky on smooth ground.

Greg had been suffering from Cancer for some time and was awaiting a bone marrow replacement surgery when he slipped into a coma.

* Story behind any Nickname:     Butto – Surname shortened.

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

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Cal
29 September 2025 

Updated 29 September 2025 with funeral time / location.

Updated 2 October 2025 with last date of Service and associated calculations.

Raymond Warren BUTTERFIELD   

AKA Raymond BUTTERFIELD, Ray BUTTERFIELD   

* Nickname:  Dudley  

Late of Orange, NSW    

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    

Grant P. BUTTERFIELD, NSWPF # ?????  ?  ( R.I.P. )( Class 237 )

Sharon L. BUTTERFIELD, NSWPF # ?????  ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #   136   

 The 1st class to be ‘ Sworn In ‘ by a Governor – Sir Roden Cutler.   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 1557   

Regd. #   15946      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  13 August 1973  ( aged  23  years,   2  months,   22  days )       

Probationary Constable – appointed  19 September 1973  ( aged  23  years,   3  months,  28  days )       

Constable – appointed 19 July 1974  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 September 1978    

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?      

Senior Constable – appointed  19 September 1982    

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

Final Rank: =   Senior Constable   

Stations:     ?, Crime Scene Unit – Bathurst, Resignation    

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  13 August 1973     to   29 October 1997    =   24  years,   2  months,   16  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  13 August 1973    to   29 October 1997   =   24  years,   2  months,   16  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     27  years,   10  months,   24  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     47  years,   5  months,   7  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Thursday 22 May 1950 in Belmore, NSW     

Died on:  Monday 22 September 2025   

Age:  75   years,   4 months,   0  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Alzheimer’s disease  

Event location:   Calare Nursing Home, March St, Orange, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?   TBA   

Funeral date:  Tuesday 30 September 2025 @ 10.15am for 11am Service   

Funeral location:    Orange Funerals Chapel, 1 Cameron Pce, Orange, NSW

Central West Police district will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour  

A donation box will be available for Alzheimer’s Research Australia in lieu of flowers.   

 Wake location:   ?  TBA  

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour: Orange Funerals, 1 Cameron Pce, Orange, NSW  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

RAY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
25 September 2025 

Updated 1 October 2025

William Raymond LANGSTON  

AKA Bill LANGSTON, Billy LANGSTON  

* Nickname:  ?  

Formerly of Woonona & Late of Taree, NSW       

Relations in ‘the job’

Bill LANGSTON, Australian Protective Service ( Diplomatic Protection Unit ) – now under the AFP # ??????    

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  110   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4624

Regd. #  12441   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy  on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged  29  years,   9  months,   29  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 29 years,  11  months,  12  days )    

Constable – appointed 3 April 1968   

Constable 1st Class – appointed  3 April 1972   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( NO )  

Senior Constable – appointed  3 April 1976   

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable   

Stations:   South Coast District ( 1967 + ), ?, Bulli ( 82 Division )( GDs )( 1979 – early 1980s ), Wollongong ( 82 Division )( Police Prosecutors Office – Court Process & Court Constable ) – Retirement   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 20 February 1967      to  1 July 1992 =   25   years,   4  months,    12  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 20 February 1967   to  2 July 1992 =   25 years,    4 months,    12  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:    32  years,   9  months,   3  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   2  months,   10  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  22 April 1983  ( SenCon )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Thursday 22 April 1937 in Woonona, NSW     

Died on:  Saturday  5 April 2025  

Age:    87  years,   11  months,   14  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive    

Cause:  Dementia  

Event location:   Taree, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:2022 / 2023 ( 2.5 year sufferer )  

Funeral date:    ? April 2025

Funeral location:  Direct family only at the funeral ( as Billy requested )  

LIVE STREAM   No  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:  Bulli Cemetery, Carrington St, Bulli, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:  Anglican 2        Row:  F      Plot: 008

Now buried with his wife – Beverley Anne LANGSTON who pre-deceased Billy on 14 September 2024.

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

BILLY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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You were a funny bastard to know and work with at Wollongong Police Station back in the 1980’s when you were working in the Police Prosecutors Office and Wollongong Court House as the Court Constable.

I still remember to armour of your pipe all these years later mate.

Cal

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
18 September 2025 

Updated 1 October 2025 with final Date of Duty and associated calculations.

Noel Peter LEMON   

Serving Member

AKA Noel LEMON, LEMONS  

* Nickname:  Yogi     

Formerly of Guerie ( east of Dubbo, NSW ) – Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  119    

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   13761   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 12 May 1969 ( aged   19  years,   5  months,   23  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 23 June 1969  ( aged   19  years,   7  months,   4  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ? ( NO )

Final Rank: =  Probationary Constable  

Stations:     Phillip St ( 4 Division )( GDs ) – Death        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 May 1969      to   9 October 1969  =    0  years,    4  months,    27  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  12 May 1969     to   9 October 1969 =    0  years,    4  months,    27  days Service    

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     19  years,   10  months,   20  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system   

 Born:   Saturday 19 November 1949 in Wellington, NSW    

Died on:  Thursday 9 October 1969 in Orange, NSW    

Age:    19   years,   10  months,   20  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Injuries received – MVA with a Truck ( whilst Off Duty & on Leave )

Event location:     ?, Orange, NSW   

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    ? October 1969   

Funeral location:      ?

LIVE STREAM      ? N/A

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:   Geurie Cemetery, Mitchell Hwy, Geurie, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

NOEL IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills    

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

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Nothing found, via Trove search, for this man, his funeral or mva.

Prior to joining the NSWPF, Noel worked on the NSWGR ( NSW Government Railways ) with another bloke – Darrell WATTS  ( NSWPF # 13727 ) when they both decided to join ‘the job’ together.

Thanks to Scott Ide:

Noel Peter LEMON – Father = Leo Samuel LEMON ( 1916 – 1975 )

Noel Peter LEMON – Mother = Elizabeth “Betty” HISKINS ( 1927 – 2023 )

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
18 September 2025 

Updated 2 October 2025 with additional grave and juvenile photo.

Kevin Patrick BARBER   

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Horsley St, Kooringal, NSW.  Formerly of Narrandera, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   

John William BARBER, NSWPF # 4474   ?  

Roy BARBER, NSWPF # 5023   ?      

Colin R. BARBER, NSWPF # 9412   ?  

Richard J. BARBER, NSWPF # 13824   ?  

Len BARBER, NSWPF # ???? ( Redfern Academy Law Instructor )

Larry R. BARBER, NSWPF # 16584   ?  

M. BARBER, NSWPF # 19585   ?  

Kevin is “possibly” a Rejoinee.  

I have found data with his details and Registered number 13021 – having joined the NSWPF on Monday 19 February 1968 with Class 114 who were Sworn In on 1 April 1968 and possibly becoming a Constable on Friday 28 February 1969.  

That Registered number ( 13021 ) does not come up in any of my ‘ Stud Books ‘.  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  119   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4689   

 Regd. # 13021

Regd. #  13736   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  12 May 1969  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 23 June 1969 ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 August 1974   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 27 August 1978   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable   

Stations:     ?, West Wyalong?, Tallimba?, ?, Narrandera ( GDs )( Griffith LAC ) – Resignation   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 May 1969     to   10 January 2000    =  31 years,    7  months,    29  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 12 May 1969    to   10 January 2000   =  31 years,    7  months,    29  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     25  years,   8  months,   7  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     57  years,   2  months,   15  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  3 September 1985 ( SenCon )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted  3 October 1995 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Monday 26 October 1942 in Echuca, Victoria    

Died on:  Wednesday 17 September 2025 @ 10.30pm  

Age:   82   years,   10  months,   22  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

Cause:  Tumors of the brain / brain bleed and clot

Event location:   Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, NSW   

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 26 September 2025 @ 11am  

Funeral location:  Sacred Heart Church, 245 Lake Albert Rd, Kooringal, NSW   

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:  Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Nelson Dve, Lake Albert, NSW  

Wake date:  Friday 26 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Daniel Woods Funeral Care, 2 Station Pce, Wagga Wagga, NSW   

Buried at:  Cremated  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Kevin Patrick BARBER

Kevin Patrick BARBER — Daniel Woods Funeral Care

Steve Turner

Thursday 18 September 2025 @ 11.15am

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
18 September 2025 

Updated 19 September 2025 with last date of service ( and calculations ) &  funeral location and date.

Updated 25 September 2025 with funeral details.

Timothy John Jude THOMAS   

AKA Timothy THOMAS, Tim THOMAS, Thommo, ?    

* Nickname:  ?    

Late of   ?    

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 247    

Regd. #  28033      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 29 October 1990  ( aged 31  years,  1  months,  13  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 26 April 1991   ( aged  31  years,   7  months,   11  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ? ( YES )      

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant    

Stations:     ?, Lakemba ( 1990s ), ?, PSC investigations & Field Services, ?, Professional Standards Command – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 28 October 1990      to  18 July 2021    =   30   years,   8 months,   20 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  28 October 1990     to  18 July 2021   =   30  years,   8 months,   20 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     4 years,   1  months,   26  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     61  years,   10  months,   3  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:  Tuesday 15 September 1959 

Died on:  Saturday 13 September 2025 ( 2 days shy of his 66th birthday ) @ 3.30am  

Age:   65  years,   11  months,   29  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  CJD Brain disease    

Event location:   Calvary Hospital, Kogarah, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date:  May / June 2025   

Funeral date:  Thursday 25 September 2025 @ 11am   

Funeral location:   the Foundation Room, Wanda Surf Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW   

All Friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.

Sutherland PAC will provide an official Police Guard of Honour.

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ? TBA    

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

TIM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
17 September 2025 

Rachel Jade HOBDEN   

AKA Rachel Jade GRABIANSKI  

* Nickname: 

Late of Dubbo, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   

Ian HOBDEN, NSWPF # 45118 ( Sgt )( Husband )      

Colin HOBDEN, NSWPF # 14462   

Cliff HOBDEN, NSWPF # 21034         

David John HOBDEN, VicPol # 23192

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) – External Security Vetting Unit, Criminal Records Unit, Parliamentary Liaison Unit

AFP – Regd. # 15866

6 November 2006 – 14 April 2009

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New South Wales Police Force  – Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn      

NSWPF – Regd. #  2007291  

Rank:  Commenced with NSWPF in 2018  as a Clerk 1/2     

Administration Officer – Western Region 22 October 2018 – August 2022

Regional Media Liasion Officer ( Western ) – 12 September 2022 – 7 September 2025

Final Rank: =   Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn   

Stations:     ?, Western Region – Death        

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  22 October 2018  to  7 September 2025 =    6 years,  10  months,  16 days Service    

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    41  years,  8  months,  17  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system – h9owever:

1 November 2022 – granted the Region Commanders Certificate of Merit

16 December 2022 – granted the NSW Police Commissioners Emergency Commendation     

 Born:  Wednesday 21 December 1983   

Died on:  Sunday 7 September 2025 @ 4.15PM         

Age:   41   years,   8 months,   17  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Not eligible    

Cause:  Cancer – Breast   

Event location:   Royal Princes Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:  September 2022      

Funeral date:  Thursday 25 September 2025 @ 10am   

Funeral location:  St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane Street, Dubbo, NSW 

Orana Mid West Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour at the Church Service     

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Abbey Funeral Home, 93 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, NSW  

Buried at:  Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

Rachel IS NOT currently mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills   but is entitled to be.  

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Deepest condolences to Ian and their two children, Jensen & Evelyn in your loss of Rach.

Condolences are also extended to other family and friends.

From Ian – 8 September 2025

I just wanted to drop a message and thank everyone for their heart felt comments and best wishes….I have read everyone of them, and although would take me ages to like and reply to each, my family and I love all the support and generosity that has been shown to us.

Unfortunately Rachel passed away about 4:15 yesterday afternoon, and I was the lucky one to be sitting by her side and holding her hand as she took her last breath. At that time the world lost a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, a colleague….an all round trooper and battler.

She fought this disease with everything she had and not once showed the toll it was taking on her; she smiled, worked and just got on with it. A true testament to the world.

She will be forever be missed, loved and cherished

Please help if you can

https://www.gofundme.com/…/honouring-rachel-by…

Hi I’m Sarah, And I’m raising funds to show our support to Rachel, Ian and their 2 kids Jensen (13) and Evelyn (9).

3 years ago Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she has fought hard these last 3 years with treatments and trials, but sadly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Rachel has done everything to continue to fight for more time.. but sadly last Wednesday night, Rachel was taken to hospital with internal bleeding. Rachel was flown to RPA in Sydney on Thursday for life saving treatment, Sadly Ian has now been told that his beautiful wife Rachel is unlikely to survive through this. Ian will continue to stay in Sydney by his wife’s side in the ICU. We prayer they are able to make Rachel stable enough to be transported back to Dubbo hospital, to be surrounded by her loved ones.

I know times are tough for everyone, but if you have the means to donate any amount. I know Ian and the kids would be very appreciative to take the financial burden off them, while they go through this very sad time.

UPDATE

3rd September 2025

by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser

Thank you so much to everyone who has kindly donated. I know how much this means to Ian and Rachel.

With permission from Ian, we share an update with you all.

Sadly there is no positive news to bring you, Rachel is still in the ICU at RPA, with Ian by her side.

Her immediate family has now been and visited, her 2 beautiful children Jensen and Evelyn have been and spent some time with their mum.

Rachel has been taken off all treatment and made to be comfortable…

Please keep Rachel, Ian, Jensen and Evelyn in your prayers.

Please also keep Rachel’s Family in your thoughts as they go through this unimaginable pain. Rachel’s mum Kay, Rachel’s sister Ali, Rachel’s brothers Ben, Nick, Matt, Nathan and their partners and kids..

UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER

By Sarah Wilkinson

It is with heavy hearts and tears in my eyes that I share the news that Rachel has sadly passed away.

She left this world peacefully, with her loving husband Ian by her side as she took her final breaths.

Rachel was deeply loved by all who knew her — her kindness, strength, and warmth touched so many lives. Her presence will be missed more than words can express.

Rachel will be welcomed to heaven with her dad waiting with open arms for his beloved daughter, and her two dogs at her feet..

Ian thanks everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this time.

Please keep Ian, Jensen & Evelyn in your thoughts. As well as all of Rachel & Ian’s family as they go through difficult time.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
9 September 2025 

Updated 17 September 2025 with Funeral details.

Updated 29 September 2025 with Live Stream video.

Edward KRAMER   

AKA Ed KRAMER, 

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Baulkham Hills, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’   Nil  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #   128    

NSW Police Cadet #  2098  

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4403   

Regd. #   14793    

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 21 February 1966  ( aged   16  years,   10  months,   16  days )     –   Resigned 1 June 1967.   

Recommenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 9 August 1971 ( aged  22 years, 4  months, 4  days )

Probationary Constable – appointed   20 September 1971  ( aged   22  years,   5  months,   15  days )    

Constable – appointed 20 September 1972   

Constable 1st Class – appointed  20 September 1976   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 20 September 1980    

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 April 1988  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant  

Stations:   Waverley ( 10 Division ), Four Wheels ( 20 Division ), Castle Hill ( 33 Division ), Parramatta District ( 18 Division ), Rosehill ( 18 Division ), Granville ( 18 Division ) – Retirement   ( H.O.D. )        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 August 1971      to   17 January 2003    =   31  years,  5 months,  8 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 9 August 1971     to   17 January 2003   =   31  years,  5 months,  8 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     22  years,   8  months,   12  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   9  months,   12  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988  ( SenCon )

Commended for Good Police Work during the arrest of two offenders – granted 9 January 1990  ( Sgt )    

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( Sgt )

NSW Police Medal – granted 4 June 2003 ( Former Sgt )

4th Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 4 June 2003 ( Former Sgt )   

 Born:  Tuesday 5 April 1949 in Goppingen, West Germany   

Died on:  Friday 29 August 2025        

Age:  76   years,   4  months,   24  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:   Dementia   

Event location:   Baulkham Hills, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Memorial Service Funeral date: Monday 3 November 2025 @ 11am 

Funeral location:  Toongabbie Sports Club, 12 Station Rd, Toongabbie, NSW  

At the family’s request a public funeral will not be held however a celebration of Ed’s life will be held on a date to be confirmed at the Toongabbie Bowling Club..

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

EDWARD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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It is with great sadness that I inform friends and colleagues of the passing of my dear friend of 46 years, Edward (Ed) Kramer, aged 76 who passed away on Friday 29^th August 2025, at Baulkham Hills, surrounded by his family.

His passing was the result of a his long battle with dementia.

Ed served the people of NSW from 1971 to his retirement (HOD) in 2003.  He was an outstanding leader, mentor, a hard and strong man well respected by those who worked with him.  He was my buddy when I joined the NSWPF in 1979 and we’ve been close mates ever since.

Ed was a husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his dear wife, Barbara, daughters Joanne and Karen and their families.

I am sure that all who knew Ed will join me in sending condolences to his family and friends.

Ed did not want a funeral, following his wishes private arrangements will be made by his family.

It is anticipated that at some point ( to be advised ) there will be a memorial get together.

Kind regards

Paul Jacob
# 18752

Upon joining the NSW Police Cadets – Edward was described as:

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
8 September 2025 

Updated 11 September 2025

Updated 6 October 2025 with Memorial Service information and invitation.

Barry Alexander MELOUNEY   

AKA Barry MELOUNEY, Bazza MELOUNEY, Baz MELOUNEY  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Harrington, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’      ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #   081    

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   9492       

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1959  ( aged   25  years,   2 months,   26  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed “possibly” Monday 7 December 1959  ( aged   25  years,   4 months,   0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1965   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )  

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 July 1975   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed  1 January 1983   

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 December 1984  

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant 1st Class  

Stations:   Hornsby ( 16 Division )( ProCst ), North Sydney ( 6 Division ), Vice Squad, 21 Division ( 1962 – 1964 ), Hornsby ( 16 Division )( Plain Cloths )( 1964 ), North Sydney ( 6 Division )( Dets )( 10 years ), Redfern ( 7 Division )( GDs )( 2 years ), CIB Enquiry Office, Burwood ( 9 Division )( Detective Sgt )( 1976 ), Five Dock ( 9 Division ), Eastwood ( 17 Division )( Station Sgt ), Ryde ( 17 Division )( Sgt 2/c ), Gladesville ( 17 Division )( Patrol Commander ) – Retirement  

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   2 November 1959     to  4 November 1989    =    30  years,   0  months,    2  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   2 November 1959    to 4 November 1989 =    30  years,    0  months,    2  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     35 years,   9  months,   14  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   2  months,   28  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted  10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )  

 Born:  Tuesday 7 August 1934  

Died on:  Monday 18 August 2025    

Age:    91  years,   0  months,   11  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive     

Cause:  Cancer (  Lung    )   

Event location:   at home  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Monday 1 September 2025 @ 11am  

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

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA

Wake location:  Manning Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Rd, Pampoolah, NSW  

Wake date:  Monday 1 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Becker Family Funerals, 19 Victoria St, Taree, NSW  

Buried at:  Cremated  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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CLASS 081

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.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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

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Cal
20 August 2025 

Updated 21 August 2025 with Funeral Home details.