Peter Ronald MEAGHER

Peter Ronald MEAGHER  

6th named murder victim of the Bondi Beach Terrorist shooting

AKA Peter MEAGHER, Pete MEAGHER   

* Nickname: Marzo 

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

 

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  211  

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Probationary Constable # 96587  

Regd. #  22132       

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Tuesday 9 April 1985  ( aged  21  years,   2  months,  22  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 21 June 1985  ( aged   21  years,   5  months,   3  days )    

Constable – appointed 21 June 1986  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ? ( YES )     

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant 

Stations:     ?, Randwick ( 15 Division )( c1980s ), ?,  Maroubra ( 15 Division ), ?, Waverley ( 10 Division ), ?, Serious Crime Directorate – State Crime Command ( SCC )( Homicide Squad )( Fraud Squad )( Arson Unit )( Sgt ) – Retirement          

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 April 1985     to  23 July 2020   =    35  years,   3 months,  14 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom: 9 April 1985     to  23 July 2020   =    35  years,   3 months,  14 days Service

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     5  years,   4  months,   21  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    56  years,  6  months,   5  days    

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Det SenCon )   

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 Born:  Saturday 18 January 1964  

Died on:  Sunday 14 December 2025     

Age:    61  years,   10  months,   26  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

Cause:  Murdered – Shot – Bondi Beach Mass Shooting – Terrorist 

Event location:   Bondi Beach, Bondi, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date: Sunday 14 December 2025  

 

 

Funeral date:    ? ? ? TBA  

Funeral location:      ? TBA  

 

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

 

PETE 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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A GoFundMe page has been established ( by others ) and can be found on this link:      gofund.me/774e84e0b

My name is David Vea and I represent the players, coaches and volunteers of Randwick Rugby Club and we are distraught at the loss of one of our most loyal clubmen ever in Peter Meagher or ‘Marzo’ as everyone universally called him.
Marzo was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with over 40 years of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby. He was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known in Sydney Rugby circles. In his professional life, Peter served for almost 4 decades in the NSW Police Force and retired as a Detective Sergeant, where he was hugely respected by his Police colleagues.
Tragically, Peter was one of the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach shooting and he was sadly lost while performing yet another voluntary role as a photographer to support the ill-fated Chanukah by the Sea event. Peter developed a close affinity with the Jewish Community and supported them for many years voluntarily photographing events and the like, as a result of his wife Virginia Wynne-Markham working at Kesser Torah College in Dover Heights. They both had a strong connection with Rabbi Schlanger, who was also tragically killed at Bondi.
While we are one of the best known clubs in rugby, at our roots Randwick Rugby is simply an amateur community club. Since this awful tragedy unfolded, we have had so many people reach out to see how they could support Marzo, so our player leadership group unanimously decided to it would seek to raise funds in his honour to help financially support his devastated wife, Virginia. Therefore, we have set up this GoFundMe Page to give people the most tangible way to do so.
Virginia is dealing with unimaginable grief and huge uncertainty with the loss of her much loved husband. While they were an uncle and aunt to many nieces and nephews, Peter and Virginia had no children of their own, so he is an irreplaceable hole in her life day to day.
The tragic irony is that Peter spent so long working in the dangerous front line as a Police Officer, but was struck down in retirement while voluntarily taking photos at what was supposed to be a joyful community event in his hobby. It is really difficult to comprehend.
How Your Donation Will Help
All funds raised will go directly to support Virginia who still works fulltime and will greatly help her long-term financial security and assist with many expenses that now confront her in the short term. She is the beneficiary and will receive the funds directly.
Please Give What You Can
No amount is too small and every donation will honour Peter’s legacy and will help support Virginia which we know would have been his greatest concern. If you are unable to give any money, then you can still help by sharing this page or promoting it to your family, friends colleagues and other networks.
Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher has loyally served all parts of his community in both his professional life and voluntarily in so many areas and for so long. He has helped countless people and community groups, so selflessly over so many years and, in his family’s, darkest hour, it’s our turn to reciprocate and support them so please be generous. We also send our love to all the victims, their families and the Jewish Community at this tragic time.
Yours Sincerely
David Vea
On behalf of the Randwick Rugby Players Leadership Group

 

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Peter Ronald MEAGHER  
Randwick Rugby Club Monday 15 December 2025 Sydney · 💔💔💔💔💚💚💚💚🐎🐎🐎🐎 — at Coogee Oval.

 

Peter MEAGHER at his Academy Class 211 - 40th Anniversary at the Goulburn Police Academy in April 2025
Peter MEAGHER at his Academy Class 211 – 40th Anniversary at the Goulburn Police Academy in April 2025

 


Monday 15 December 2025

Vale Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher

Tragically the events at Bondi yesterday have hit close to home. It is with an extremely heavy heart that Randwick DRUFC confirm the passing of the much loved First Grade Manager and loyal club volunteer Peter Meagher.

Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul their extended families, friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police (where he served for 4 decades), Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.

Our heart goes out the Jewish community and all those impacted by this terrible tragedy.

Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’


Vale Peter Meagher

Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 1:30 PM

Rs

by Rugby.com.au staff

The Rugby community is mourning the passing of Peter Meagher after the Bondi terror attacks. Photo Supplied
The Rugby community is mourning the passing of Peter Meagher after the Bondi terror attacks. Photo Supplied

The entire Rugby community is mourning the passing of Randwick Rugby stalwart Peter Meagher as part of the Bondi terror attacks

Meagher served as the club’s first grade team manager, taking up the role in 2018.

He was a beloved member of the famous club, named WT (Bill) Outterside Club Volunteer of the Year in 2020.

Meagher’s comes from Rugby royalty, with multiple generations involved in the game of Rugby Union.

He is the grandson of legendary Wallaby Wally, who was inducted into the Wallabies Hall of Fame in 2012 and also proved an integral part of the club’s early years and identity.

“’Marzo’ as he was universally known, was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with decades of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby,” the club said in a statement.

“For much of the last decade Marzo has been our trusted First Grade Manager and this news has already hit our players, coaches, managers, volunteers and supporters extremely hard. Prior to that he was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known and respected in Sydney Rugby circles.

“Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul, their extended families and mountain of friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police, Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.

“We obviously extend our deepest sympathy to all the other victims, their families and loved ones and those people traumatised by this barbaric act. We also sincerely thank and are in awe of all the first responders for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with such a dangerous and challenging situation to care for those in need.

“Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’ – we all love you and will miss you greatly. We are devastated.”

“Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby Union and the Waratahs join Randwick and the entire rugby community in mourning Peter Meagher, who lost his life during Sunday’s Bondi terror attack,” a joint statement said.

“Peter was a beloved member of the Galloping Greens, dedicating countless hours as first grade team manager and a volunteer referee, and followed in the footsteps of his father Ron and grandfather Wally, a Wallabies Hall of Famer, in serving the club.

“We extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, friends and clubmates as well as all the victims of Sunday’s tragedy.

“We also thank our first responders, emergency services and everyday citizens for their selfless heroism in the face of terror.

“Rest In Peace, Marzo.”

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/vale-peter-meagher-20251215


 

After Retiring from his 40 year employ with NSWPF, Pete ( a non Jew ) was a photographer with Marzo Photography ( his own business ) doing Corporate, Event & Architectural photography from Botany, NSW.

He was performing this task in Archer Park ( 25 Campbell Pde ), at Bondi Beach, NSW, for the Chanukah ( Hanukkah ) celebrating the first day of the Jewish holiday when he was gunned down and murdered, together with 15 others murdered and near 30 additional people shot, by two Terrorists who were father and son.

He was also the current Manager at Randwick Rugby Club.


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Further details to follow.


 

* 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
14 December 2025 

Updated 21 December 2025 with GoFundMe details.


 

 




William James WEBB

William James WEBB   

 

AKA William WEBB, Bill WEBB  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  / Police Training College – Penrith –  Class #    ?  ?  ?   

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 204   

Regd. #  00362    

 

 

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

Probationary Constable – appointed 31 May 1917 ( aged  21  years,  5  months,   16  days )    

Constable – appointed 1 June 1918  

 

Final Rank: =  Constable  

 

Stations:     ?, Burwood (  9 Division ) – Discharged H.O.D.      

 

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:  31 May 1917    to   31 July 1931 =   14  years,  0 months,   2  days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     8  years,   10  months,   3  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    39  years,   7  months,   26  days    

 

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system   

William James WEBB NSWP # 00362 Born: 15 Dec 1891 Died: 3 June 1940
William James WEBB
NSWP # 00362

 Born:  Tuesday 15 December 1891  

Died on:  Monday 3 June 1940  

Age:   48   years,  5  months,  19  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

 

Cause:   staphylococcal pneumonia   

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:    ? ? ?

Funeral location:      ?

 

LIVE STREAM      ? ( N/A )

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

 

Buried at:  Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, NSW 

William James WEBB 03 - NSWP 00362 - Died 3 June 1940

Grave LocationSection:  Zone A – Presbyterian         Row: 6E         Plot: 637

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

William James WEBB 

WILLIAM IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance    

 


 

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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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.

 

Source:  Retired Sgt Danny Webster NSWPF # 17426 – Beyond Courage


 

* 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.

**********

 

Cal
14 December 2025 


 

 




David Andrew BYRNE

David Andrew BYRNE   

 

AKA David BYRNE, Dave BYRNE, Burnsie, Burnsey     

* Nickname:  Bam Bam   

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

 

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 235  

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 10321   

ProCst # 60032

Regd. #  25449  

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 27 March 1988  ( aged  18  years,   9  months,   10  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 17 June 1988  ( aged   19  years,   0  months,   0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector

 

Final Rank: =  Detective Inspector   

Stations:    ?, Newtown ( Dets )( 5 Division )( c early 1990s ), ?, Glebe, ?, Marrickville, ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division ), ?, Corrective Services Investigations – Resignation        

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 27 March 1988     to   30 October 2009    =   21  years,  7 months,  3 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:  27 March 1988    to   30 October 2009   =   21  years,  7 months,  3 days Service    

After leaving  the NSWPF, Dave worked with Corrective Services then, later to Fair Trading NSW.

 Time in Retirement from Police:     16  years,   1  months,   11  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    40  years,   4  months,   13  days    

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system 

 

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David Andrew BYRNE

 

 Born:  Tuesday 17 June 1969   

Died on:  Thursday 11 December 2025   

Age:  56   years,   5  months,   24  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

Cause:   Leukemia

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:  Friday 19 December 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:  Trinity & War Memorial Chapel, Trinity Grammar School, 119 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill, NSW  

Burwood P.A.C. will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour

 

 

Wake location: Sailor’s Bar, Drummoyne Sailing Club  

Wake date:  Friday 19 December 2025

 

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

DAVID 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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Australian Police YouTube Channel


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David BYRNE Obituary BYRNE David Andrew 17.6.69 - 11.12.25 (56 years) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Much loved father to Taylor and Blake, and their mother Daile. Son of Thomas (deceased) and Margaret, brother to Merilyn. Much respected colleague and loyal friend to many - will be missed but his presence will always be felt. RIP Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.

David BYRNE Obituary

BYRNE,  David Andrew

17.6.69 – 11.12.25 ( 56 years )

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Much loved father to Taylor and Blake, and their mother Daile.
Son of Thomas (deceased) and Margaret, brother to Merilyn.
Much respected colleague and loyal friend to many – will be missed but his presence will always be felt.

RIP

Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.
https://tributes.smh.com.au/au/obituaries/smh-au/name/david-byrne-obituary?id=60279848

 

Valerie Griswold

Yesterday

David was a wonderful colleague and friend. We worked together for well over a decade and got to know one another at Fair Trading. While Dave was a big, gruff guy when you first met him, he was, in reality a sweet man with a wonderful heart. He was a loyal friend and it was an absolute joy to have him around. His children were the light in his life. Dave, you will be missed. Condolences to family and friends. RIP my friend.

https://tributes.smh.com.au/au/obituaries/smh-au/name/david-byrne-obituary?id=60279848


 

* 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.

**********

 

Cal
13 December 2025 

Updated 21 December 2025 with Leaving date and funeral date / location.

Updated 22 December 2025 with additional photos and Live Stream.


 

 




Michael COUGHLIN

Michael COUGHLIN  

 

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  The Ice Man     

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

D.G. COUGHLIN, NSWPF # 10583  ?  

 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #    05?  

 

NSW Police Cadet #   1227     

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 3380   

Regd. #  8677   

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday   ? ? ?  ( aged   years,   months,   days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Thursday 9 May 1957 ( aged   19  years,   0  months,   0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )   

Senior Constable – appointed  9 May 1968  

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1973   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 19 August 1982   

Inspector – appointed  9 April 1986   

Chief Inspector – appointed 7 September 1987   

Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ?    

 

Final Rank: =  Chief Superintendent  

Stations:     ?, Central ( 1 Division )( Dets )( 2.I.C. ), ?, Revesby ( 19 Division )( Dets ), Bankstown ( 19 Division )( Det )( c1976 – 1978 ), ?, Commander – Fraud Squad, ?, Commander – Tactical Services Group, Retirement        

 

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? c1956?     to   25 August 1995    =   39  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:   ? ? c1956?    to  25 August 1995 =   39 years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:    30  years,  3  months,   13  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     57  years,   3  months,   16  days    

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 28 April 1993 ( C/Supt )   

 

Michael COUGHLIN # 8677
Bankstown Detectives: C1979

 

 Born:  Monday 9 May 1938 Bolton, England       

Died on:  Monday 8 December 2025   

Age:  87   years,   6  months,   29  days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive  

 

 

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:  Thursday 18 December 2025 @ 11am   

Funeral location:   Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnett Street, Rookwood Necropolis, NSW

at the families request, there will be NO official Police involvement at the funeral    

All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.

LIVE STREAM      ?

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral ParlourWN Bull Funerals, Newtown, NSW   

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

 

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

 


 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Together again with his recently deceased wife, Barbara.
May they both forever Rest In Peace together.

 


Geoffrey Prentice ( NSW Fallen Police )  
8 December 2025
It is with great sadness that I inform our friends of the passing of Detective Chief Supt, Mick Coughlin. Mick was the standard for a Police Officer. He was very intelligent, an outstanding detective and a wonderful man. I had the great fortune of being tutored by Mick in various stages of my career and he never let me down, his advice was always with wisdom and genuine concern for my welfare. Mick was English by birth and Australian by choice. A man of great integrity and intelligence, he advanced through the ranks by his consistent outstanding
Police work. An intelligent man, a Barrister and outstanding human. Mick was liked by all who ever met him , the world is a lesser place for his passing. This is one man who is really on his way to heaven today and we can be assured he will get a huge welcome as one of the true sons comes home.😥😥😥😇🙏

 

Remember Michael’s rendition of ‘ Oh Danny Boy ‘ & ‘ Ghost Riders ‘, on pay nights at ‘ The Den ‘. The bar went quiet as Michael sang. Wonderful memory of a great man & mentor.

 

Mick was a terrific and strong Boss. Very dry wit with a quirky smile. You knew when Mick was serious by the look on his face. Again sad news.


 

Michael COUGHLIN Obituary

COUGHLIN,  Michael
09.05.1938 – 08.12.2025Devoted husband of Barbara Coughlin (deceased).
Cherished father and father-in-law of Christine and Anthony (deceased), Moya and Pat, Emma and David, Collette and Vince, Daniel and Sarah.
Adored grandfather of Ben, Matthew, Jono, Simone, Lucinda, Felix, Will, Jude, Mia, James, Tom and Beth.

Loving son of Matthew and Elizabeth (both deceased) and brother and brother-in-law of Gerard (deceased) and Amber.

Forever in our hearts. At peace in God’s loving care.

Family and friends of Michael
are warmly invited to attend
Mass of Christian Burial in Mary, Mother of Mercy
Chapel, Rookwood Catholic
Cemetery on Thursday 18th December, 2025 commencing at 11.00am.

Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Dec. 13, 2025.

https://tributes.smh.com.au/au/obituaries/smh-au/name/michael-coughlin-obituary?id=60279861


 

Bankstown Detectives: Back Row ( L - R ) Det SenCon E. HAWRYSIUK, P.C.Cst 1/c I.B. KEENAN, P.C. SenCon STANIOCH, Det SenCon M.A. DONOVAN, P.C. Cst 1/c M. P. McGANN, Det SenCon U. BRAMANN, Det SenCon G.C. PRENTICE, Cst 1/c R.N. RYAN. Second Row ( L- R ) P.W Det SenCon M.A. WESTAWAY, Det SenCon Trevor Lyle BEAUMONT # 14058, P.C. Cst G.Md. ABEL, P.C. Cst 1/c J. KHALIFEH, P.C. Cst A.J. BICKHOFF, Det SenCon A.A. TOWNSEND, P.C. SenCst K.J. PLATT, P.C. Cst 1/c TUNNICLIFFE, P/W Cst 1/c G. M. LAPHAM. Front Row ( L - R ) Det Sgt 3/c A.R. LYTHALL, Det Sgt 3/c W. J. HADLEY, Det Sgt 3/c R.F. WEBSTER, Det Sgt 2/c R.N. MURRAY, Det Sgt 1/c R.D. MILLINGTON, Det Sgt 3/c R.E. LYNCH, Det Sgt 3/c J.D.G. BARTLETT, Det Sgt 3/c M. COUGHLIN.
Bankstown Detectives: C1979
Back Row ( L – R )
Det SenCon E. HAWRYSIUK, P.C.Cst 1/c I.B. KEENAN, P.C. SenCon STANIOCH, Det SenCon M.A. DONOVAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Michael P. McGANN # 16758, Det SenCon Ulrich BRAMANN # 14184, Det SenCon G.C. PRENTICE, Cst 1/c R.N. RYAN.
Second Row ( L- R )
P.W Det SenCon M.A. WESTAWAY, Det SenCon Trevor Lyle BEAUMONT # 14058, P.C. Cst G.Md. ABEL, P.C. Cst 1/c J. KHALIFEH, P.C. Cst A.J. BICKHOFF, Det SenCon A.A. TOWNSEND, P.C. SenCst K.J. PLATT, P.C. Cst 1/c TUNNICLIFFE, P/W Cst 1/c G. M. LAPHAM.
Front Row ( L – R )
Det Sgt 3/c Allan R. LYTHALL # 9291, Det Sgt 3/c W. J. HADLEY, Det Sgt 3/c Ray F. WEBSTER # 10213, Det Sgt 2/c R.N. MURRAY, Det Sgt 1/c Ray D. MILLINGTON # 7642, Det Sgt 3/c R.E. LYNCH, Det Sgt 3/c J.D.G. BARTLETT, Det Sgt 3/c M. COUGHLIN.

 

 


 

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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
13 December 2025 


 

 




Stephen Bruce SHEAVES 

Stephen Bruce SHEAVES  

 

AKA  Steve SHEAVES,  STEPHEN SHEAVES, SHEAVESY, SHEAVSY, SHEAVSIE     

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  103     

 

NSW Police Cadet # 1860   

 

New South Wales Police Force    

 

Uniform # 3310   

Regd. #  11500      

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as a Police Cadet, on Monday 12 August 1963  ( aged  17  years,  0  months,   23  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Tuesday 20 July 1965  ( aged   19  years,  0  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed 20 July 1966   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( NO )  

Senior Constable – appointed 20 October 1974    

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 14 May 1983  

Last appears in the 1987 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1988 issue

 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant 3rd Class     

 

Stations:     ?, North Coast District ( c1968 ),  ‘D’ District ( c1969 ),      

 

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 August 1963      to     ? ? c1987 =    24  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:   ? ? ?    to   ? ? c1987 =  24 years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:    38  years,   ?  months,   days    

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

 

NASHOS 

Service name:                 Royal Australian Army Service Corp.

Service number:            2786431

Rank:                               Private

Unit Name:                     Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force:  8 Jan 1968 – 3 Dec 1968  

Date of birth:                  20 Jul 1946

Place of birth:                Paddington, NSW

Date of intake:                ?

Date of exit:                     ?

Total Days:                       ?

NS Training:                     ?

National Service:            Yes   

Follow Up Training:        ?

Basic Training:                 ?

Next of Kin:                       ?

Medals:                              None for display

Sawtell R.S.L. Memorial Wall plaque to Stephen Bruce SHEAVES # 2786431
Sawtell R.S.L. Memorial Wall plaque to Stephen Bruce SHEAVES # 2786431

 

Police Awards:   National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )   

 

Stephen Bruce SHEAVES 01A - NSWPF 11500 - Died 27 Sept 2025

 

 Born:  Saturday 20 July 1946 at Paddington, NSW   

Died on:  Saturday 27 September 2025      

Age:   79   years, 2  months, 7  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

 

Cause:     ?  

Event location:   Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, NSW   

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:    ? ? ?

Funeral location:      ?

 

LIVE STREAM      ?

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

 

Buried at:  Private Cremation   

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at Sawtell R.S.L. Memorial Wall, Sawtell, NSW   

 

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

 

STEVE 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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Our condolences to Natalie & son, Ben and family.

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Upon joining the NSW Police Cadets, Steve was described as:

5′ 9.5″ tall

12 stone 10 lb in weight

Blue eyes, Fair hair, Fair complexion and was a School Student having obtained the Intermediate Certificate.

During his Cadet training, he was sent to Police H.Q. ( 20 Division ).

Steve was ‘ Called Up ‘ for National Service Training for period 31 March 1966 – 27 October 1967 and Served in Vietnam.

 


Class 103 of 1965
Police Training Centre – Redfern Class 103 Attested on Monday, 10 May 1965
John Walker – top row – 2nd from right.
Photo from John Walker – 2020
‘possibly’ Kenneth Owen EARL # 11490 – Back row – 9th from right


 

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Cal
10 December 2025 


 

 




Charles Vincent PARSONS

Charles Vincent PARSONS   APM   

 

AKA Charles PARSONS, Charlie PARSONS, Parso   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of  Wyrallah, NSW  

 

Inspector no class Parsons

 

Relations in ‘the job’  

Father to NSWPF Retired former Assistant Commissioner Peter Charles PARSONS # 16361 

Father of NSWPF Retired Det SenSgt Kelvin Darcy PARSONS # 18524   

Grandfather of NSWPF SenCon Alex PARSONS, NSWPF # 22702  

Grandfather to QPol Det SenCon Joseph PARSONS, QPol # ?????

Nephew to Greg HARGRAVES – SenCon Resigned

Brother-In-Law to Mick ROGERS, NSWPF # ?????

Nephew to Jason ROGERS, QPol # ????? ( Resigned )

Daughter-In-Law – Kerri PARSONS, NSWPF # ????? ( Resigned )

Great Grand-Father to Billy PARSONS, NSWPF # ????? ( Commencing with NSWPF in early 2026 )

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

 

NSW Police Training College –  Penrith  –  Class #   00?   

 Came 3rd out of a Class of 84 Trainees

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 614   

Regd. #  7336   

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on Tuesday 10 June 1952  ( aged  21  years,  4  months,  11  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 30 June 1952 ( aged  21  years,  5  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? 1958   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ? ( NO )      

Senior Constable – appointed 1 December 1963   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1968  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 14 March 1976    

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed  31 December 1982   

Chief Inspector – appointed  12 June 1985   

Superintendent – appointed  26 March 1986   

Chief Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ?   ( YES )     

Assistant Commissioner – appointed 14 September 1988

 

Final Rank: =   Assistant Commissioner  

Stations:   Parramatta ( GDs )( ProCst )( 18 Division )( 30 June 1952 -30 November 1952 ), Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( GDs )( 1 December 1952 – 6 May 1953 ), Walcha ( GDs )( ProCst )( 7 May 1953 – 18 January 1957 ), Eugowra ( GDs )( 19 January 1957 – 31 January 1962 ), Wardell ( GDs )( 1 February 1962 – 24 August 1964 ), Goodooga ( GDs )( 24 August 1964 – 3 October 1968 ),  Ballina ‘D’ District ( GDs )( Sgt 3/c )( O.I.C. )( 4 October 1968 – 13 March 1976 ), Brewarrina ( GDs )( 14 March 1976 – ? ), Young ( GDs )( 2.I.C. )( 28 April 1978 – 30 May 1979 ), Cowra ( GDs )( O.I.C. )( 31 May 1979 – 1982 ), Grafton ( GDs )( Insp. I.C. )( 1982 –  ), Lismore ( Divisional Inspector / Staff Officer ( 12 April 1985 – ? ), Peel District ( Tamworth )( District Commander )( 26 March 1986 – ? ),  Region North ( Commander )( North Sydney – Qld border )( 14 September 1988 ) – Retirement        

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 10 June 1952    to  30 April 1991    =  38  years,    10  months,    20  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:  10 June 1952   to  30 April 1991   =  38  years,    10  months,    20  days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:    34  years,   6  months,   21  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     60  years,   3  months,   0  days    

 

Awards

NSW Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – grant January 1973

Commissioners Commendation for Courage for the Arrest of an armed and dangerous offender in Ballina on 13 April 1973    

National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( Asst. Commissioner )  

Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 1990 ( Asst. Commissioner )

Charles Vincent PARSONS 02 - NSWPF 7336 - Died 20 Nov 2025

 Born:  Friday 30 January 1931 at Walcha, NSW         

Died on:  Thursday 20 November 2025    

Age:    94  years,   9  months,   21  days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive   

 

Cause:  Old Age   

Event location:   Lismore Base Hospital, Lismore, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

Funeral date:  Friday 5 December 2025 @ 2pm   

Funeral location:   the Chapel, Parkview Funeral Home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW

Richmond Police District provided an official Police Guard of Honour   

 

Wake location: Lismore Workers Sports Club  

Wake date:  Friday 5 December 2025

 

Funeral ParlourParkview Funeral home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW  

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

Charlie 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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( L - R )<br /><strong><a href="https://www.australianpolice.com.au/alan-james-kay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alan KAY</a></strong> # 9185, <a href="https://australianpolice.com.au/charles-vincent-parsons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Charlie PARSONS</strong></a> # 7336 ( Region Commander ? ), <strong>Ken BECK</strong> # 9675 ( Commander - Taree ), Supt. <strong>Bob HUISH</strong> # 7406
( L – R )
Alan KAY # 9185, Charlie PARSONS # 7336 ( Region Commander ? ), Ken BECK # 9675 ( Commander – Taree ), Supt. Bob HUISH # 7406

 

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Tribute

… In loving memory of …. Charles Vincent Parsons …

Late of Wyrallah.

Aged 94 years.

Dearly loved husband of Fay (dec).

Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter & Kerri, Kelvin (dec), Anne (dec) & Danny, Jennifer, Ben & Leonie.

Loving grandfather of Luke, Louise, Elise, Casey, Alex, Dane, Hannah, Sam and Joe.

Loving great grandfather to his 17 great grandchildren.

Loving brother and brother-in-law of Alma & Yvonne, Margie, Lyall, Valma, Lola, Richie, Leonie and Joan (dec).

Loving uncle and great mate to many.

Forever in our hearts

 

Kerri Parsons

21 November 2025 – NSW Fallen Police FB Group:
On behalf of my husband, Peter Parsons, Assistant Commissioner APM, Retired.
Death of former Assistant Commissioner Charles Vincent Parsons APM – registered number 7336.
It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie Parsons regret to inform of his passing yesterday, 20/11/2025 at Lismore Base Hospital following a short illness.
Charlie was 94 years old and retired from NSWPF in 1993 as an Assistant Commissioner, North Region. Country born, he served the majority of his service in country NSW.
Among his many achievements, Charlie always maintained that his proudest was his marriage to Fay (decd), and his five children – Peter, Anne (decd), Kel (decd), Jennifer and Ben.
Charlie was an avid proponent of the basic rights of the Police Officer, and served as a representative of the NSW Police Association for most of his career. His service was recognised by being made a life member on 25/5/1983. Before he passed he was the second oldest living life member in the history of NSWPA. He was awarded the Australian Police medal in the Queen’s birthday honours awards in 1988.
An avowed people person, Charlie was well respected by all who served with and under him.
He leaves 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Whilst extremely proud of all of them, with a majority serving in first responder occupations in QLD, NSW and VIC, Charlie’s proud policing family and legacy continued with sons Peter (Ret A/C), Kel (decd Det Snr/Sgt), grandsons Alex (current S/C – Port Stephens PAC), Joseph (current Det S/C QLDP), nephew Greg Hargraves (S/C – resigned), brother in law Mike Rogers (NSWP – resigned), nephew Jason Rogers ( QLDP – resigned) and lastly (not least) Charlie’s great grandson Billy Parsons enters NSW Police Academy in early 2026.
A loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, he will be sorely missed.
RIP mate.
Peter Parsons.
Funeral details will be forthcoming 💔

 


Father & Son - Charlie & Peter PARSONS
Father & Son – Charlie & Peter PARSONS

 

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You’re putting too much water on the roses. Let me do it.


 

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Cal
10 December 2025 


 

 




Kenneth James BOWDITCH

Kenneth James BOWDITCH  

 

AKA  KEN BOWDITCH, BOWY, Kenny BOWDITCH  

* Nickname: Bowy, Bow    

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

Jarrod BOWDITCH, NSWPF # 23101 ( son )

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

M.D. BOWDITCH, NSWPF # 22227    ?  

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  126    

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4502   

Regd. #  14520   

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  22 February 1971  ( aged   27  years,   8  months,   30  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 5 April 1971  ( aged   27  years,   10  months,   13  days )    

Constable – appointed 5 April 1972  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 April 1976   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )( Detective Training Course 2 of 1977 )      

Senior Constable – appointed 5 April 1980   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 July 1986   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant ? Class   

 

Stations:   ?, Bondi ( 10 Division )( c1980s ), Paddington ( Dets )( 10 Division ), Malabar ( Dets )( O.I.C. )( 15 Division ),   

 

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 22 February 1971      to     ? ? c1997  =    26  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:  22 February 1971    to   ? ? c1997 =     26  years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 

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

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

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Det Sgt )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 March 1997 ( Former Det Sgt )  

Kenneth James BOWDITCH 01 - NSWPF 14520 - Died 6 Dec 2025
Kenneth James BOWDITCH

 

 Born:  Sunday 23 May 1943 in Merewether, NSW  

Died on: Saturday 6 December 2025      

Age:    82  years,   6  months,   13days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive   

 

 

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:    ? ? ? TBA 

Funeral location:      ? TBA  

 

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

KEN 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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After employment with NSWPF, Ken:

MANAGING DIRECTOR (NSW & QLD & ACT) – KEN BOWDITCH: With in excess of 25 years experience in Policing and 12 in the security industry, Ken is not only our Managing Director but sees the overall running of all commercial contracts held with Dalmore Security.

His previous career saw him achieve Chief of Detectives level within the New South Wales Police force. He is qualified on an international basis to cover all corporate affairs relating to commercial investigations, security (both internal and external), disaster management, through to counter terrorism strategies. He has a Batchelor of Science degree in Security, Investigations and Disaster Management and has received numerous awards and accolades in regards to his achievements with investigations and training, both locally and abroad. He is ready to speak to you, any-time of day!

https://dalmore.com.au/sube09f.html?s=1&p=7


 

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Cal
8 December 2025 


 

 




James Edward THORNTHWAITE

James Edward THORNTHWAITE   

 

AKA James THORNTHWAITE, Jim THORNTHWAITE, Jimmy THORNTHWAITE, Thorny, Jimmy Cornflakes       

* Nickname:    ?  

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

Murray THORNTHWAITE, NSWPF # 31072    ?  

Amanda THORNTHWAITE, NSWPF # 31279   ?  

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  088    

 

New South Wales Police Force    

 

Regd. #  10079  

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  14 August 1961 ( aged  20  years,   6  months,   16  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 30 October 1961  ( aged   20  years,   9  months,   1  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )  

Senior Constable – appointed  1 April 1971   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  7 January 1978   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed  31 August 1984  

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 29 March 1986  

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed   ? ? ?  

 

Final Rank: =  Detective Chief Inspector   

Stations:     ?, ‘D’ District ( c1968 ), ?, Kogarah ( 12 Division ), ?, Sutherland ( 24 Division )( Det Sgt 3/c ), C.I.B. – Retirement         

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  14 August 1961     to     ? ? 1992  =    31+  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom: 14 August 1961     to     ? ? 1992  =  31+ years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     33+  years,   ?  months,   days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     52  years,   months,   days    

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det SenSgt )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det SenSgt )   

James Edward THORNTHWAITE 02 - NSWPF 10079 - Died 6 December 2025
James Edward THORNTHWAITE   
AKA James THORNTHWAITE, Jim THORNTHWAITE, Jimmy THORNTHWAITE, Thorny, Jimmy Cornflakes

 Born:  Wednesday 29 January 1940 in Lithgow, NSW    

Died on:  Saturday 6 December 2025    

Age:    84  years,   10  months,   7  days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

 

 

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:    ? ? ? TBA   

Funeral location:  Private Family Funeral being held   ? TBA  

 

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA   

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

JIM 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 088 - October 1961 - Redfern Academy
Class 088 – October 1961 – Redfern Academy

 

Sutherland Detective: Back Row ( L - R ) Det Cst 1/c Graham CLARK, P.C. Cst 1/c Stephen GORDON, Det Cst 1/c John DAVIDSON, Det Cst 1/c Stephen McCLELLAND, Det SenCon John LARKIN, Det SenCon Dennis HOLDMAN, Det SenCst Ted McCARTHY Middle Row Det SenCon John BRENNAN, P.C. Cst Bill BRANDER, Det SenCon Stephen LIVERSIDGE, Det SenCon Bill SUTTON, P.C. Cst 1/c Rod BRYAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Peter WHALAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Shayne McANULTY Front Row Det Sgt 3/c Jim THORNTHWAITE, Det Sgt 3/c Ken WATERS, Det Sgt 2.c Allen HALLIDAY, Det Sgt 1/c Russ COOK , Det Sgt 3/c Ray HALLAM, Det Sgt 3/c Brian BORTHWICH, P.C. P/W Const 1/c Jenny COUPER
Sutherland Detectives:
Back Row ( L – R )
Det Cst 1/c Graham CLARK, P.C. Cst 1/c Stephen GORDON, Det Cst 1/c John DAVIDSON, Det Cst 1/c Stephen McCLELLAND, Det SenCon John LARKIN, Det SenCon Dennis HOLDMAN, Det SenCst Ted McCARTHY
Middle Row
Det SenCon John BRENNAN, P.C. Cst Bill BRANDER, Det SenCon Stephen LIVERSIDGE, Det SenCon Bill SUTTON, P.C. Cst 1/c Rod BRYAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Peter WHALAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Shayne McANULTY
Front Row
Det Sgt 3/c Jim THORNTHWAITE, Det Sgt 3/c Ken WATERS, Det Sgt 2.c Allen HALLIDAY, Det Sgt 1/c Russ COOK , Det Sgt 3/c Ray HALLAM, Det Sgt 3/c Brian BORTHWICH, P.C. P/W Const 1/c Jenny COUPER

 

Sutherland Detective: Det Sgt 3/c Jim THORNTHWAITE
Sutherland Detective:
Det Sgt 3/c Jim THORNTHWAITE


 

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**********

 

Cal
8 December 2025 

Updated 11 December 2025 with colour photo.


 

 




Michael Pryor FLAHERTY

Michael Pryor FLAHERTY   

 

AKA Mick FLAHERTY, Michael FLAHERTY   

* Nickname:  Skipper       

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  114  

 

NSW Police Cadet #  2114  

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4832  

Regd. #  13192   

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as a Police Cadet, on Monday 21 February 1966  ( aged  16 years,  8  months,  27  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Saturday 25 May 1968  ( aged  19  years,  0  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed 25 May 1969   

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 May 1973   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed  25 May 1977   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 August 1984    

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant ? Class  

Stations:     ?, 21 Division, Balmain ( 8 Division )( Cyclist ), Central ( 1 Division ), Regent St ( 2 Division )( c1978 ), Lane Cove, Chatswood ( 25 Division ), Darlinghurst ( 3 Division ), The Rocks ( 4 Division )( c1986 )( GDs & Roster Sgt ), North Shore L.A.C. – Retirement           

 

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  21 February 1966      to  11 September 2004  =   38   years,   6  months,   21  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom:    21 February 1966     to  11 September 2004 =   38  years,   6  months,   21  days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     21  years,   1  months,   21  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   3  months,   17  days    

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( SenCon )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993 ( SenCon )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 19 December 2001 ( Sgt )  

 

 

 Born:  Wednesday 25 May 1949 at Windsor, NSW    

Died on:  Sunday 30 November 2025   

Age:    76  years,   6  months,   5  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

 

Cause:  Heart failure  

Event location:     ?  Hospital, Sydney, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Memorial date:  Thursday 11 December 2025 @ noon    

Funeral location:    North Ryde Golf Club, Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW

There will be NO formal Police involvement at the Memorial Service    

 

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA   

 

 

Wake location North Ryde Golf Club, Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW

Wake date:   Thursday 11 December 2025 @ noon    

 

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA     

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

MICK 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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Further information to follow when known.

 


 

* 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
6 December 2025 

Updated 9 December 2025 with further dates and calculations.


 

 




Neville James KEHOE

Neville James KEHOE

 

AKA Neville KEHOE, Nev KEHOE

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

James Hamilton KEHOE, NSWP ‘Q’ 7506 ( 1900 )  ?

William Patrick KEHOE, NSWP ‘Q’ 9527 – Redfern ( 1912 )  ?

Matt KEHOE, NSWPF # 24269  ?

 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  085A

 

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 434   

Regd. #   9813       

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 31 October 1960  ( aged 20  years,  2  months,  22  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged 20 years,   months,   days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 October 1966  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 31 October 1970   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 January 1977   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed  6 December 1983   

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 8 September 1985 

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =  Inspector  

Stations:     ?, Collaroy ( Patrol Commander )( Inspector ) – Retirement        

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 31 October 1960     to  31 January 1996    =   35  years, 3 months, 0 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:From Monday 31 October 1960    to  31 January 1996   =   35  years, 3 months, 0 days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     29 years,   9  months,   24  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   5  months,   22  days    

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 27 Septemb3er 1996 ( former Insp. )  

 

 

 Born:  Friday 9 August 1940 at Paddington, NSW   

Died on:   Monday 24 November 2025   

Age:  85 years,   3  months,   15  days  

 

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive  

 

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ? ( Qld )    

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:  Friday 28 November 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:      ? ( Qld )  

 

LIVE STREAM      ?

 

 Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral ParlourHeritage Brothers

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

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

 

NEVILLE 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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https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel


 

 

Patrol Commanders Course # 4012 - November 1990 Back row ( L - R ) S/Sgt R. McIntyre, S/Sgt John Abler, C/Inspector C. Evans, Inspector R. Bakers, S/Sgt K. Stace, Inspector N. Kehoe, S/Sgt B. Moore, S/Sgt John Dunbar ( RIP ), Inspector G. Cross Front row ( L - R ) C/Inspector D. Rayner, S/Sgt B. Pettit, Inspector D. Jackson, Superintendent T. Adams, Superintendent M. McGregor ( ACT ), Chief Inspector Gordon Weaver, S/Sgt D. Potter, Inspector R. Rolfe, S/Sgt Greg Moore ( Academy ) Standing at the Goulburn Police Academy church in front of the Wall of Remembrance.
Patrol Commanders Course # 4012 – November 1990
Back row ( L – R )
S/Sgt R. McIntyre, S/Sgt John Abler, C/Inspector C. Evans, Inspector R. Bakers, S/Sgt K. Stace, Inspector Neville Kehoe, S/Sgt B. Moore, S/Sgt John Dunbar, Inspector G. Cross
Front row ( L – R )
C/Inspector D. Rayner, S/Sgt B. Pettit, Inspector D. Jackson, Superintendent T. Adams, Superintendent M. McGregor ( ACT ), Chief Inspector Gordon Weaver, S/Sgt D. Potter, Inspector R. Rolfe, S/Sgt Greg Moore ( Academy )
Standing at the Goulburn Police Academy church in front of the Wall of Remembrance.

 


 

* 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.

**********

 

Cal
6 December 2025