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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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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Relations in ‘the job’: Son to Jan DENING nee MAGRIN – NSWPF # 8844499 – GSO at Broken Hill ( c1995 )
Step-son to Bob DENING, NSWPF # 14933 of Broken Hill ( c1995 )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 259E
This Class Attested at the Sydney Opera House
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 29590
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 21 August 1994 ( aged 18 years, 10 months, 19 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 17 February 1995 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 15 days
Constable – appointed 8 December 1996
Constable 1st Class – appointed ( N/A )
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 19 December 2002
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Final Rank: = Senior Constable
Stations: Bankstown ( 19 Division )( GDs )( ProCst )( 16 Feb 1995- 20 May 1995 ), Liverpool GDs ( ProCst )( 22 Division )( 21 May 1995 – 6 April 1996 ), Barrier Region – Dareton ( GDs )( 7 April 1996 – 30 June 1997 ), Southern Region – Deniliquin – Dareton ( 1 July 1997 – 15 April 2000 ), Far South Coast – Moruya ( 16 April 2000 – 17 August 2002 ), Batemans Bay ( GDs )( 18 August 2002 – 15 Feb 2003 ), Far South Coast – ( TAG )( Target Action Group )( 16 Feb 2003 – 24 Feb 2007 ), South Region – Bermagui ( GDs )( 25 Feb 2007 – 15 Oct 2011 ), Lismore ( GDs)( Team 1 )( Richmond Police District )( 16 Oct 2011 – 10 Dec 2020 ) – Resignation
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 21 August 1994 to 11 December 2020 ( Resigned ) = 26 years, 3 months, 20 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 21 August 1994to11 December 2020 ( Resigned ) = 26 years, 3 months, 20 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 45 years, 2 months, 9 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 3 years, 11 months, 3 days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – however
Commander’s Commendation – Officer has been Commended for his Discipline, Professionalism & Bravery displayed in a dangerous situation – granted 30 January 2000
Complimentary Remark – Officer recognised for being able to recognise an offender from just a description – granted 2 July 2002
Commander’s Commendation – In recognition of Professionalism, efficient response and rapid deployment to the murder scene of David McKEEVER – granted 12 May 2005
NSW Police Medal – granted 30 November 2005
Complimentary Remark: thank you letter from the Pearce family concerning the assistance given by a group of officers in relation to an out of control party at Surf Beach – recorded 20 January 2006
Commander’s Commendation: Professionalism and courage in the successful rescue of a male person in danger of drowning in rough seas at Bermagui on 16 February 2010
Acknowledgement of Good Police work – recorded 20 February 2010
1st Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 28 July 2011
National Medal – granted 15 August 2011
Unit Citation 2014 – Richmond OSG Unit Citation granted 29 October 2014
National Police Service Medal – granted 12 April 2016
2nd Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 14 April 2016
COP Customers Service Excellence Award – Letter to SenCon Magrin relation to 100% score achieved in 2015 – 2016 – Mystery Shopper series. Presented to SenCon Magrin by Insp Johnston – 3 June 2016
Premier’s Bushfire Citation – granted 4 May 2021
3rd Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 27 July 2021
Australian Citizen Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Marine Drive
Sahidul Islam, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar
Publish: Thursday, November 14, 2024 07:50 PM
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Ukhiya (Cox’s Baza) NOV 14, V7N- An Australian national has died in a motorcycle accident on the Marine Drive road in Teknaf, near the Belli Hatchery area in Cox’s Bazar.
The deceased has been identified as Magrin, Daniel Paul (49). The information was confirmed by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Arif Hossain of Ukhiya Police Station. ( Bangladesh )
According to local sources, the accident occurred on Thursday, November 14, around 4:30 PM at a location called Madhya Nidanir, near the Belli Hatchery on the Marine Drive road adjacent to Inani, Ukhiya. Magrin, Daniel Paul died at the scene of the motorcycle crash.
Upon receiving the news, the Inani police station team arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and prepared a preliminary report. The body is now being sent to Cox’s Bazar General Hospital for further examination.
Australian tourist killed in road accident on Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive
An Australian tourist was killed in a road accident on the Marine Drive of Cox’s Bazar last evening.
Magrin Daniel Paul, 49, a resident of Sydney, Australia, came to Cox’s Bazar four days ago, said Arif Hossain officer-in-charge (OC) of Ukhiya Police Station.
The accident occurred when the Australian citizen lost control over his rented bike and hit a roadside tree at Sonarpara area on the Marine Drive in Ukhiya upazila, he added.
He died on the spot, the OC said, adding that the Australian Embassy in Dhaka was informed about his death.
He was returning possibly from Inani beach, he added.
His body was sent to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital. He was staying at the Modern Resort in Kolatoli.
Dramatic rescue: man found dangling from cliff face
A 60-year-old Byron Bay local was sighted with one foot on a rock ledge, holding on to grass.
By Amber.gibson
less than 2 min read
February 2, 2019 – 12:58PM
A LOCAL 60-year-old Byron Bay man was rescued from a cliff face after being swept onto the rocks by a wave whilst riding a surf ski this morning.
Tweed Byron Police District Sergeant Daniel Magrin who was the officer on scene said the police were notified at 9am that a man had been sighted hanging from the cliff face between The Pass and Wategos beach.
After being washed to the shore on his surf ski, the man attempted to climb up the cliff face to reach the path above but got stuck about 50ft above the waters edge trying to hold on to grass with one foot on a rock ledge.
NSW Police, Ambulance and Fire and Rescue services attended alongside NSW Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) who sent volunteers from the vertical rescue service to winch the man from the cliff down to the ground.
While waiting for the VRA crew to arrive, Fire and Rescue crew threw a rope and a safety lanyard down to secure the man from falling.
Apart from minor abrasions the man was uninjured.
“I would just like to thank everyone involved in the rescue, for the great team effort among services, it came to a great conclusion,” Sergeant Magrin said.
AN 18-year-old Lismore man has been refused bail and been remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting security, a bystander, and police.
By Mjohnston
less than 2 min read
April 28, 2014 – 5:41AM
AN 18-year-old Lismore man has been refused bail and been remanded in custody after allegedly refusing to leave a licensed premise in Lismore, then head butting an elderly man, before assaulting police as they arrested him.
Just before 11pm on Saturday night a young man was refused entry to a licenced premises in Lismore, Senior Constable Dan Magrin of RichmondLocal Area Command said.
This man then became aggressive towards staff and security and refused to leave an area.
He allegedly assaulted a security guard before walking across the road to a 65-year-old bystander who was not involved in the incident, police said.
The 18-year-old man then allegedly head butted the elderly man in the face, causing the victim to fall backwards and hit his head on the pavement.
The elderly man suffered a suspected broken nose and lacerations to the back of the head. He was taken to Lismore Base Hospital.
The man was then detained by security officers until police arrived. Police said they found the man still struggling.
Once police officer restrained and handcuffed him. Police say they then placed the man in the back of the police car, where they removed the handcuffs.
The 18-year-old then allegedly punched a police officer in the jaw.
The man was taken to Lismore Police Station, where he was charged with offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, assaulting police, resisting police, and failure to leave licensed premises.
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A woman has died following a crash in the Port Stephens area earlier this month.
Just after 4.20pm on Friday 4 October 2024, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cove, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were told a female motorcycle rider had been ejected from her bike.
The 55-year-old woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established and officers from Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police were told a utility had been travelling in front of the motorcycle.
Following initial inquiries, police attended an address in Chisholm and spoke to the 55-year-old male driver of the ute. He was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Yesterday (Friday 18 October 2024), police were notified the woman had died in hospital.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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Today ( Wednesday 10 Sept. 2025 ), they begin the 1,000km journey carrying his ashes to Canberra – they’ll be among thousands of riders joining the annual “ride for the fallen”
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, a valued member of the Queensland Police Service. Brendan tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident near Glen Innes while participating in the Wall to Wall Ride, a charity event honouring fallen officers across Australia.
With 28 years of dedicated service, Brendan was a District Duty Officer on the Gold Coast and previously the Operations Leader of Central Patrol Group. Known for his leadership, quick wit, and unwavering commitment to the community, he was deeply respected by his colleagues and loved ones.
Our thoughts are with Brendan’s family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time. We will continue to honour his service and legacy, and as his family has requested, the Wall to Wall Ride will continue in his memory.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, 58, following a single-vehicle motorbike crash near Glen Innes in New South Wales yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen was participating in the annual Wall to Wall Ride charity event, which honours fallen police officers across Australia, at the time of the tragic incident.
With a distinguished career spanning 28 years after joining the Queensland Police on March 11, 1996, Senior Sergeant Wiblen served as a District Duty Officer stationed at the Gold Coast. Prior to this, he held several key roles within the Service, including Operations Leader of Central Patrol Group, where he was known for his leadership and commitment to the community.
South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Brian Swan expressed his deepest sympathies to Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loved ones and colleagues.
“Our thoughts are with Brendan’s loved ones, who are dealing with this tragic loss. The police family stands together in grief and will continue to support Brendan’s family during this unimaginable time.
“Brendan was a dedicated officer who served with distinction throughout his career. He was highly thought of by his colleagues and was known for his attention to detail and quick wit. His service to the community will not be forgotten, and our thoughts are with all those who knew Brendan during this incredibly difficult time,” Assistant Commissioner Swan said.
Commissioner Steve Gollschewski offered his condolences to all who have been impacted by Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s tragic loss.
“The Service stands in solidarity with Brendan’s family, friends and colleagues to provide support during this time of grief,” Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“It is absolutely devastating that Brendan lost his life during an event honouring our fallen members.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Service, particularly for Brendan’s colleagues on the Gold Coast, who worked closely with him day in and day out. His passing will have a significant impact on officers who not only valued his leadership but also considered him as a dear friend.”
Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s family has indicated they wish for the officers to continue the ride to completion.
Gold Coast police officer dies near Glen Innes during motorcycle Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
By Alexandria Utting
ABC Gold Coast
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
A veteran Gold Coast police officer has been killed in a crash on an annual police remembrance ride for members who have died in the line of duty.
Gold Coast district duty officer Brendan Wiblen was an avid motorcyclist and had served with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) since 1996.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen died in the single vehicle crash on the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance near Glen Innes in New South Wales on Wednesday.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s family say they wish for the officers to finish the ride.
The Queensland group left from Brisbane for Canberra on Wednesday.
New South Wales Police said the crash happened about 3:20pm on the Gwydir Highway as the 58-year-old motorcyclist attempted to overtake another rider, lost control and went down an embankment.
“Members of the public administered CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived, however, the man died at the scene,” they said.
Top brass pay tribute
QPS said in a statement Senior Sergeant Wiblen had a distinguished career holding roles including officer in charge at Southport Station.
South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Brian Swan expressed his deepest sympathies to Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loved ones and colleagues.
“The police family stands together in grief and will continue to support Brendan’s family during this unimaginable time,” he said.
“Brendan was a dedicated officer who served with distinction throughout his career. He was highly thought of by his colleagues and was known for his attention to detail and quick wit.
“His service to the community will not be forgotten, and our thoughts are with all those who knew Brendan during this incredibly difficult time.”
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski offered his condolences to all who have been affected by Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loss.
“The Service stands in solidarity with Brendan’s family, friends and colleagues to provide support during this time of grief,” he said.
“It is absolutely devastating that Brendan lost his life during an event honouring our fallen members.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Service, particularly for Brendan’s colleagues on the Gold Coast, who worked closely with him day in and day out.
“His passing will have a significant impact on officers who not only valued his leadership but also considered him as a dear friend.”
Tributes in Queensland parliament
The Queensland Premier Steven Miles has expressed his condolences to the family of the officer in parliament today.
Police Minister Mark Ryan also told parliament “life can be cruel in the most shockingly unexpected ways”.
“This morning like so many Queenslanders I’m struggling to come to terms with the loss of a much-loved member of the QPS,” he said.
“It is almost beyond comprehension that this off-duty officer should lose his life just as he is engaged in a memorial event in honour of other fallen police officers.
“For the officer’s family, this must be the most extraordinarily difficult time.
“I know that the police family will offer them every support and I know too that there will be every support for the officer’s colleagues and friends who were riding with him.
“This is a tragedy on so many levels. A family has lost a loved one, police have lost a colleague, and Queensland has lost a dedicated police officer.”
Union says healing will ‘take time’
Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior was on the memorial ride.
He said the loss was being felt deeply across the state.
“Today our hearts are heavy,” Mr Prior said.
“All of our colleagues are devastated, the colleagues on the Wall to Wall but also our colleagues around the state. This is going to take a long time to heal.
“Our pain, however, is really insignificant when we think about his family today.
He said NSW police will investigate.
A report will be prepared for the NSW coroner and officers from New England Police District have begun an investigation into what happened.
“It is so sad that one of our colleagues has lost his life, but we know that everything that could’ve been done to save his life was done,” Mr Prior said.
From Ron DeLord 5 May 2015 Nathan Robnett and I split at Johnson City with the Aussies who continued on to Candlelight service with Rick Van Houten and Rene. To Mick Barnes Liam Wiblen Brendan Wiblen and Les Murphy you are always welcome in the Republic.
From Ron DeLord 3 May 2015 – Fredericksburg, TX, United States · Ride for the Fallen crowd after nice day riding headed to Kerrville — with Liam Wiblen, Brendan Wiblen and 6 others at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.
from Mick Barnes 15 September 2021 – Brisbane, QLD · Brendan WIBLEN — with Andrew Frick and 2 others at Queensland Police Service Wall of Remembrance.
Queensland Police identified the officer as Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, 58, who had served for 28 years before his death on Wednesday. Picture: David Clark/News Limited
Brendan Wiblen 13 October 2020
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Rest peacefully my darling brother Trev Walter on what should have been your 66th Birthday
we miss you so very much and can’t believe you have been taken from us so soon and so suddenly doing what you loved we are heartbroken beyond belief and our hearts are shattered into a million pieces. We all love you so very much and are so very blessed you were our family, our rock our constant and we are so incredibly proud of you and all that you did and gave to us and so many others. You had the biggest heart and you shared your heart and love with all that you knew
We now have to navigate a life without you in it and live with the hole in our hearts that will never be filled Sending you all my love now and forever to keep in heaven until we meet again my darling brother rest in peace I love you
Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter is flanked by his colleagues at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter is flanked by his colleagues at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
Coffs Harbour says goodbye to a top cop
TREVOR Walter has spent time in the company of many a violent criminal but it’s a love of motorbikes that has this police officer resting his feet.
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January 18, 2014 – 6:00AM
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Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
TREVOR Walter has spent time in the company of many a violent criminal but it’s a love of motorbikes that has one of Coffs Harbour’s longest serving police officers resting his feet.
He’s eager to enjoy his recently announced retirement as soon as possible but with a fractured leg – sustained just before Christmas when his bike landed on him – the well respected Detective Senior Constable has some time to reflect on a job well done.
The true country boy still smiles when he remembers the fresh-faced 18-year-old who headed for the big city in the late 70s.
NSW Police Cadets – Class 9, Phase III ( L – R )
Back Row: Phil VICKERY, Mick COWNIE, Walter KOENIG, Greg CALLANDER ( 17463 ), Glen MORRIS, Mike KNOWLES # 17558 ( R.I.P. ), Ivor PEDERSEN
Front Row: Anthony TANOS, R. BROWN, Acting Sgt Len HARRIS ( Drill Instructor ), Sgt 2/c William ‘Bill’ COMAN ( Instructor ), Sgt 3/c Keith JOHNSON # 7887 ( R.I.P. ), Andrew MARRIOTT, Andrew WARDROP
After finishing high school in the Orara Valley, Sen Const Walter thought he might try his hand at paint work but, as his mother blatantly pointed out, he wasn’t…well…very good at it.
When the police recruitment van rolled into town, she gently suggested he might like to check it out and before he knew it, Sen Const Walter was headed for the academy in Sydney.
The learning curve was steep for a teenager who had never ventured far from home but by the time he returned to Coffs Harbour – where he has served for 33 of his 37 years in the force – he had developed a rare set of skills.
A never failing empathy for victims of crime and the ability to carry them through a tedious legal process allowed him into the lives of countless people and eventually led to him receiving the Commissioner’s Award for outstanding victim support in 2011.
The knowledge that he was living in a country area where everyone, including the criminals, knew who he was and where he lived, never really troubled him.
As he has told the many fresh recruits he has mentored over the years, “if you are hard but fair” and treat others with respect, you will get by without too much opposition.
With the birth of his children came a new set of challenges.
Retiring Detective Senior Constable Trevor Walter is flanked by his colleagues at the station. Photo: Rob Wright / The Coffs Coast Advocate. Picture: Rob Wright
While he was lucky enough to have the kind of personality that allowed him to switch off when he got home, there were unavoidable emotions stirred when tragedy struck a family which he could compare to his own.
His eldest daughter was five when a local boy of the same age was killed after his head was crushed by a telegraph pole as he leant out of a bus window to wave goodbye to his friends.
A double fatality at Bonville, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl, the age of his daughter at the time, also hit hard.
“Those are the things that are very sad and remind us how lucky we are that our family is safe,” Sen Const Walter said
“I never lost sight of that fact.”
Mixed with the tough tasks were major achievements.
Sen Const Walter and another officer once arrested the state’s most wanted man, prison escapee Anthony O’Sullivan, who was discovered with a $64,000 stolen boat in tow and went on to serve a lengthy prison sentence.
In 2001, he risked his life to rescue a woman from a burning home in Karuah Ave.
For that, he was awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery from the Royal Humane Society and the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery.
To this day, when the woman sees him down the street, she still hugs him and thanks him for saving her life.
More recently, Sen Const Walter had the satisfaction of watching as a disgraced member of a local surf lifesaving club, whom he had been investigating for a number of years, was convicted and sentenced to a significant time in jail over the persistent sexual abuse of a young girl.
There are the troubling cases, which he refuses to allow to haunt him, but admits will always remain strong memories.
He has few regrets but if he could have solved one more case before he left, it would have been the 1990 murder of 92-year-old Veronica Rigney, who was viciously clubbed for no apparent reason in her Hill St home, just near the police station.
Sen Const Walter was on duty that night and interviewed Mrs Rigney in hospital where she later died.
He’ll also miss his second family – both sworn officers and support staff (many of whom celebrated Sen Cost Walter’s career at a farewell party on Thursday night) – but he’s hoping that when the new justice precinct is open, he may just “be invited back for a cuppa”.
This article and historic pictures from Det Sen Const Walter’s career can be viewed on the Advocate website.
Tragically taken from us whilst holidaying in Thailand.
A loved & cherished son of Don and Fay Walter (both dec’d)
Loving and devoted Dad to Naomi and Peter,
Adored Popow to Evelyn and Freya.
Much loved and treasured Brother and Brother in law to Susan & Richard and Kay & Peter.
Loved & adored Uncle to his Nieces & Nephews and their families.
A caring, beautiful and loved partner of Robyn, respected friend, colleague and mate.
A Dedicated, respected and Proud Member of the NSW Police Force for over 38 years.
Trevor touched all our lives and will be greatly missed.
‘I do believe it’s time for another Adventure’
All who knew Trevor are invited to join his Family and Friends in celebrating his life at Coffs Harbour Racing Club, 2 Howard Street Coffs Harbour at 10:30am Saturday 13th April 2024. Thence for private cremation.
**Please dress brightly to reflect Trevor’s love for life!**
In the Australian shaped garden at Karangi Lawn Cemetery up near the chapel.
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Updated 6 October 2025 with NSW Police Cadets – Class 9, Phase III photo.
Updated 9 December 2025 with Grave Memorial photo, Live Stream and additional photos.
Virginia Suzanne MacKIE
16/12/2025
Virginia Suzanne MacKIE
AKA ?
* Nickname: Ginny MacKIE, Mac
Late of Elderslie, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: Colin J. G. MacKIE, NSWPF # 6962 ( NO relation )
S. J. MacKIE, NSWPF # 24893?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy- Class # 222C
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst. # 97484
Regd. # 23041
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 18 August 1986 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 7 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 7 November 1986 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Nowra, ?, Albury, ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Detectives )( c1997 ), MacQuarie Fields ( 35 Division ), Camden ( 35 Division )( 1990s ), used to set up the ‘Minerva Rooms’ at Police HQ for Negotiator Training and LAC Critical Incident scenarios ( Education & Training Centre for Leadership & Management )( SenSgt )( c2009 ) – Retirement
Time employed with NSW Police: From: 18 August 1986 to 16 March 2012 = 25 years, 6 months, 27 days
Service: From 18 August 1986to 16 March 2012 = 25 years, 6 months, 27 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 44 years, 7 months, 5 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 11 years, 8 months, 4 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 11 August 1967
Died on: Monday 20 November 2023 ( about 2.25pm )
Age: 56 years, 3 months, 9 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: MVA – Motor Cycle Rider
Event location: Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, Fernbank, Victoria, Australia
Event / Diagnosis date: Monday 20 November 2023 ( about 2.25pm )
Funeral date: Tuesday 5 December 2023 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Paul’s Catholic Church, John St, Camden, NSW
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
222 Group C photo. We attested on 7/11/86. Virginia MacKie is front row third from right.
Goulburn Police Academy Class 222 Group C photo. Attested on 7/11/86. Virginia MacKie is front row third from right.
Rob BOEG # 23001, Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Grant SEDDON # 22994 at the front counter of Nowra Police Station on 10 November 1986 as new Probationary Constables.
USA Bike trip – 2016. A fun loving person. Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147, ?, Virginia MacKIE # 23041
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 USA bike tour – 2016
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 USA bike tour – 2016
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 USA bike tour – 2016
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 USA bike tour – 2016
USA bike tour – 2016 ?, Virginia MacKIE # 23041, Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 Grand Canyon
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Bankstown policeman, Constable Chris McINTOSH recently took charge of a gleaming new patrol bike and although it is capable of hitting 125 miles an hour, represents safety for members of the public. Constable McINTOSH told last week how he chased a speeding motorist some time ago with the car reaching more than 90 miles an hour on Hume Highway between Woodville Rd and Yagoona. Constable McINTOSH was riding a bike which has since been disposed of by the Police Department. If he had had the new cycle he now rides, the chase would have been over earlier and thus danger to the public would have been reduced. The new machine is a Honda 750 of four cylinders and other car on Australian roads could out run or out manoeuvre it. Constable McINTOSH has been riding motor cycle for eight years, five of them with the Police Department. The bike is two seconds faster than the latest Phase three Falcon GTHO over a standing quarter mile and reaches 105 miles an hour from rest in 12.6 seconds. It weights about 530 pounds with large disc brake at the front and live speed gearbox.
Shortly after 9.30am on 22 September, 1973 Constable McIntosh was riding a Police Special Traffic Patrol solo motor cycle from Bankstown Police Station to Lakemba. As he was travelling along Wattle Street a panel van travelling in the opposite direction made a right turn in front of the police cycle. Constable McIntosh was unable to avoid a collision and the cycle struck the side of the van. The constable died as a result of injuries received in the collision.
The constable was born in 1946 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 8 August, 1966. At the time of his death he was attached to the Traffic Branch.
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Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 31 October 1988 ( aged 22 years, 1 month, 14 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 28 April 1989 ( aged 22 years, 7 months, 11 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Final Rank= Senior Constable – Retired HOD on 5 March 2009
Stations: Armidale, Byron Bay, Port Macquarie – Mid North Coast Target Action Group ( TAG ) – Retirement
Service: From 30 October 1988 to 5 March 2009 = 20 years, 4 months, 2 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 42 years, 5 months, 16 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 12 years, 10 months, 4 days
Awards:Bravery Medal ( BM ) – granted 14 February 2000 ( SenCon )
2000 Peter Stuckey Mitchell Award ( for acts of unselfish heroism)
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ?
Commissioner’s Valour Award – granted ? ? ?
NSW Police Medal – granted ? ? ?
Commissioner’s Olympic Citation
Born: Saturday 17 September 1966
Died on: Sunday 9 January 2022
Age: 55 years, 3 months, 23 days
Cause: Fatal Trail Bike accident
Event location: Bindara Trail, Black Mountain Road, Towallum, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
At Jason’s request, there was no official funeral as such. It was his wish for family and friends to celebrate his life – not mourn his loss.
Jason Bryant enjoying a beer. ” Don’t mourn my loss but celebrate my life “
Celebration of Life location:Tacking Point Surf Club, Port Macquarie, NSW
Celebration of Life date: Sunday 23 January 2022 @ 2pm – 6pm
please don’t dress up for this event; Jason would have liked to see people dressed casually and comfortably. Board shorts, T-shirt, thongs
( 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: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (January 2022 )
JASON 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.
Jason is survived by his wife Debbie Bryant; children Joshua Bryant, Danni Mackay & Taylor Bryant; and mother Margo Bryant.
Debbie Bryant is also the name of Ashley Bryant‘s wife.
Jason is the brother of retired member Ashley Bryant (deceased 16 Dec 2013).
Tribute: Port Macquarie’s Jason Bryant remembered
Liz Langdale
Jason Bryant enjoying the surf.
Jason Bryant with his wife Deborah and children Taylor, Danielle and Joshua
Port Macquarie’s Jason Bryant was a family man with a big heart.
The 55-year-old passed away suddenly on January 9.
Mr Bryant was active within the Port Macquarie-Hastings community – including through his employment within the police force, and as a member of the Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club.
Tacking Point SLSC president Mick Lang said Mr Bryant was an extreme waterman and arguably one of the best Inflatable Rescue Boat drivers on the Mid North Coast.
Mr Bryant put his rescue skills into action when he was involved in a mass rescue on the Hastings River in 1999.
Mr Bryant, who was a Senior Constable at the time, utilised an inshore rescue boat and with a colleague’s assistance, continually entered the most hazardous section of the bar.
They rescued members of the Port Macquarie Sea Rescue group, who had been thrown from their boat.
As a result of his efforts, he received the New South Wales Police Service‘s most coveted honour, the Peter Stuckey Mitchell Award in 2000.
Mr Bryant met his wife Deborah when he was 18-years-old and they were married for 33 years.
The couple had three children – Joshua, Danielle, and Taylor.
The family enjoyed annual trips to the Gold Coast and spent time at the local beaches and rivers in the Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Mr Bryant served in the NSW Police force for 20 years and he was stationed at Armidale, Byron Bay and Port Macquarie.
After leaving the force, Mr Bryant worked in a number of different roles and also developed his own business Seaside First Aid Training.
Mrs Bryant said her husband loved the ocean but also enjoyed getting out into the bush.
He went camping and on multi day hikes with his family and friends.
Mr Bryant also enjoyed adventure motorbike rides, where he would often stop in the middle of nowhere to take in the scenery and the quiet environment.
The family invites all those who knew Jason to attend his Celebration of Life, to be held on Sunday 23rd January 2022 from 2 – 6pm at Tacking Point Surf Club, Port Macquarie, NSW.
The bar will be open and if you would like to bring a share plate that would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
The Bryant Family
Additionally, the Port Macquarie Surfing Museum has arrange a “Paddle out for JB” on Saturday 22nd January 2022 from 10am at Town Beach, Port Macquarie.
Senior Constable Jason William BRYANT, Port Macquarie Police Station, Hay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444.
On the afternoon of 24 May 1999, Senior Constable Bryant assisted in the rescue of six people who were stranded after their vessel had overturned in rough seas on the Port Macquarie bar.
Senior Constable Bryant, on hearing that a local rescue vessel had overturned on a sand bar, made the decision to launch another rescue vessel despite dangerous sea conditions.
Once the vessel was launched, Senior Constable Bryant, who was piloting the vessel and accompanied by another police officer, ( Senior Constable Anthony Francis LONG, NSWPF # 21197. See page 22 in below link ) proceeded out of the river entrance to the bar.
The surf was at a height that prevented him seeing the stranded people. Through contact with Marine Radio Base, he was directed to the disabled vessel, some 300 metres to the north.
En-route, the other officer was injured as the surf and swell pounded him against the interior of the vessel.
Senior Constable Bryant saw the stricken vessel with two people aboard.
On reaching them, Constable Bryant was informed that there were four people in greater danger as they had been swept away in the water.
Senior Constable Bryant and the other officer located these four people and pulled them aboard, one at a time.
On returning to the stricken vessel, the boat had capsized again and the people were clinging to the sides of the overturned vessel.
Senior Constable Bryant could not take the men aboard as it was beyond the capacity of the vessel, but reassured them that he would return.
Returning to the river entrance, another vessel took aboard the four men and Senior Constable Bryant’s injured colleague.
Senior Constable Bryant immediately returned to the overturned vessel, but the men had been swept away.
Senior Constable Bryant spotted the men some 30 metres away. On reaching the men, and as he attempted to rescue one of them, he had to turn the vessel quickly to avoid an oncoming wave. On the next attempt, he pulled the man to safety and then rescued the other man.
By his actions, Senior Constable Bryant displayed considerable bravery.
“THE Sea Rescue’s rubber duckie was washed up on North Beach but the fate of Rescue One, worth around $120,000, with all equipment, was still unknown late yesterday.”
That was how the Port Macquarie News reported the May 1999 sea drama that claimed Port Macquarie Sea Rescue’s boat, Rescue One.
On Monday though, 20 months after the boat sank and disappeared, the fate of the six-metre twin hulled Kevlar Cat was finally revealed: on a Queensland beach, some 1400 kms north of where it went down.
The lead-up to the boat’s sinking was one of the most dramatic events ever witnessed on the Hastings, and culminated in bravery awards for eight members of Port Macquarie Sea Rescue and two Port Macquarie policemen.
The drama began on the afternoon of May 24, 1999, when five Sea Rescue members headed across the Hastings River bar in Rescue One in an effort to ferry supplies to two stranded yachts.
Rescue One however lost power in the high seas and overturned, throwing the crew into the water.
Two other Sea Rescue members went to their aid in the group’s rubber duckie but this too was swamped, leaving it up to Senior Constables Tony Long and Jason Bryant who commandeered another rubber duckie and eventually rescued all the crew in a dramatic hour witnessed by hundreds along the shore.
Port Macquarie Sea Rescue’s rubber duckie was eventually washed up but Rescue One was last seen on May 26 1999, 18 miles off the coast south of Forster. Sea Rescue members presumed the boat had eventually been hit and sunk by a ship.
That is until Monday when Bryan Stewart of Oxley Insurance Brokers in Port Macquarie took a call from a Mackay resident who said the hull of a boat – identified as Rescue One by the writing still visible on the side – had been brought in to a Mackay beach by a Queensland survey boat.
The survey boat had been travelling north when the crew noticed the hull of a boat floating out to sea about 110 km south-east of Mackay.
They winched it aboard.
On arriving at their destination near Mackay, they obtained permission to dump it on a harbour wall where it was noticed by a pensioner, keen to salvage what was left.
He then contacted another Mackay resident, who on closer inspection noticed the partial names of “Oxley Insurance Brokers” and “Port Rescue”, the only writing still visible under layers of barnacles.
Using investigative skills that would make any detective proud, the resident rang Telstra to see if there was a listing for an Oxley Insurance Brokers in Port Macquarie and soon found himself talking to Mr Stewart.
“I was just nonplussed when he rang and thought ‘is he for real?’,” said Mr Stewart, who is still amazed the boat has turned up so far away from where it sank.
Mr Stewart is now waiting to hear from the insurance company, which is the boat’s legal owner after paying out on it more than 18 months ago, to see if the pensioner can salvage it.
There is nothing left of the boat above the hull but amazingly the engines are still attached, although the boat itself “smells pretty bad”.
For Port Macquarie Sea Rescue, the boat’s discovery is wonderful news.
“We’re so pleased about it because we had that boat for 13 years and were very attached to it,” said president Ron Isaacs.
“For the people of Port Macquarie it was a lifesaving vessel and to see it maybe rejuvenated makes us very happy.”
THE New South Wales Police Service’s most coveted honour, the Peter Stuckey Mitchell Award, has been award to Port Macquarie Senior Constable Jason Bryant.
The award, which is for acts of unselfish heroism, is presented to only one serving policeman a year. It was Sen. Const. Bryant’s role in last year’s dramatic Hastings River rescue that gained him the honour, the latest of many he has received.
In fading light and huge seas, Sen. Const Bryant, along with Sen. Const Tony Long, utilised an inshore rescue boat to continually enter the most hazardous section of the bar and rescue members of the Port Macquarie Sea Rescue group who had been thrown from their boat.
He received his citation during the Northern Region and Port Macquarie Local Area Command Medals and Awards Ceremony held at Port Macquarie Police Station.
The Peter Stuckey Mitchell Medal, one of the state’s most prestigious citations and given to only one serving member of the NSW Police Service each year was presented to Sen. Con Bryant by Northern Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Peter Walsh.
Sen. Const. Bryant said he was most honoured to receive the award.
“JUST doing my job” was the comment from many who received awards at the Northern Region and Port Macquarie Local Area Command medals and awards ceremony on Thursday.
But to work colleagues and the general community the awards signify just praise for deeds which go far beyond those of the normal course of a job.
More than 100 serving and former NSW Police officers, police administration staff, members of the community and family and friends were at the Port Macquarie Police Station for the awards.
It was the last official award ceremony for Port Macquarie Local Area Commander Superintendent Jim Cranna, who is retiring in January.
2000 Peter Stuckey Mitchell Award: Senior Constable Jason Bryant.
National Medal: Inspector Bruce Simons, Sergeant John Carrero, Senior Constable Alan McCulloch, Detective Senior Constable Dean Rutledge.
National Medal Clasp: Superintendent James Cranna (2nd Clasp).
Northern Region Commendations/Awards/Merits: Senior Constable Grant Christensen (Commendation and Award), Senior Constable Philip O’Reilly (Award), Senior Constable Brian Powick (Merit Certificate), Senior Constable Stephen Bate (Merit Certificate).
Mid North Coast Local Area Command – Merit Certificates: Senior Constable John Casey, Senior Constable Michael Prott, Senior Constable Jason Bentley, Senior Constable Craig Hargraves.
Certificate of Service: Former Sergeant Kevin John Tant, former Sergeant Gary Thornton, former Parking Patrol Officer Franziska Thornton.
Mid North Coast Local Area Command – Merit Certificates (Civilian): Benedict Crute Morgan, Matthew John Hollis, Tarmia Jane Burgess.
Mid North Coast Local Area Command – Certificates of Appreciation: Peter Taylor, Anthony Crowe, Glen Blacklock, Geoffrey Salt, Dennis Fawell, Robert Holley, Jamie Vogele, Anthony Blackman, Geoffrey Shelton, Ken Fletcher, Ronald Halling, Sean Sinden.
Mid North Coast Local Area Command – Merit Certificates (Administration Officers): Carolyn Matthews, Gloria Decker.
Volunteers in Policing – Certificate and Badge: Keith Barton, Lynette Watson, Michael Schooley.
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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18 January 2022
David John MAINSBRIDGE
16/12/2025
David John MAINSBRIDGE
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 282 ( DPP 08 )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 35880
Service: From 8 January 2001 to 10 December 2020 = 19 years 11 months, 2 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 8 January 2001
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 4 May 2001
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable – Resignation / Retirement
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2021 )
DAVID 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.
DEADLY CRASH A former NSW Police officer was killed in a motorbike crash this week. David John MAINSBRIDGE, who resigned from the force in the face of intimidation and assault charges, died in the motorbike versus car smash on the M7 at Eastern Creek on Friday. The driver of the car was uninjured. The fatality came less than two weeks out from the retired senior constable having to front court for the domestic violence case that cost him his career. He was due to appear in Newcastle Local Court on April 21. The former Traffic and Highway Patrol officer was also charged in 2019 with unlawfully accessing the police records system a year earlier.
Mount Druitt Police Area Command
10 April 2021 @ 9.55am
A man has died following a two-vehicle crash at Eastern Creek this afternoon.
Just after 1pm today (Friday 9 April 2021), emergency services were called to the southbound lanes of the M7 near the Light Horse Interchange, Eastern Creek, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
The rider of a motorcycle, a man, believed to be aged in his 60’s – died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the second vehicle has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As investigations continue, the south-bound lanes of the M7 Motorway have been closed. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/MtDruittPAC/
April 9, 2021 4:05 pm AEST
Motorcyclist dies after crash
A man has died following a two-vehicle crash at Eastern Creek this afternoon.
Just after 1pm today (Friday 9 April 2021), emergency services were called to the southbound lanes of the M7 near the Light Horse Interchange, Eastern Creek, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
The rider of a motorcycle, a man, believed to be aged in his 60’s – died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the second vehicle has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As investigations continue, the south-bound lanes of the M7 Motorway have been closed. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
For the latest traffic updates, go to livetraffic.com.au
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
A NSW police officer has faced court accused of multiple domestic violence offences including unlawfully using a police database.
Senior Constable David John Mainsbridge, 60, faced Maitland Local Court on Wednesday on 10 charges, including three assaults that caused actual bodily harm and three instances of intimidation.
The officer, who is attached to the traffic and highway patrol command, is also accused of unlawfully accessing the police records system in May 2018.
No plea was entered and the matter was adjourned to November 14 at Newcastle Local Court.
Mainsbridge remains on conditional bail preventing him from approaching his alleged victims.
NSW Police say the officer’s employment is under review pending the case’s outcome.
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.
NSW Police Cadets – Class 9, Phase III ( L – R )
