John Richard HALDANE

30/05/2025

John Richard HALDANE

AKA John HALDANE

* Nickname: Haldo

Late of Kendall, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Employment 1:

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 116

NSW Police Cadet # ????

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 13374

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 5 August 1968 ( aged 18 years, 10 months, 30 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 16 September 1968 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 10 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 16 September 1973

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 16 September 1977

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 August 1984

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = ?, North Sydney HWP, ?

Stations: ? , H.W.P., ?

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 5 August 1 968 to ? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 5 August 1968 to ? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ? years, ? months, ? days

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

* * *

Employment 2: ( Rejoinee )

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?????

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

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

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, Redfern ( 7 Division )( early 1990s ), ?, Gosford, Brisbane Water ( 1990s – 2000s )

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

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

Retirement / Leaving age: = ? years, ? months, ? days

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

* * *

Awards: National Medal – granted 13 November 1984 ( SenCon )

John Richard HALDANE 01 - NSWPF 13374 - Died May 2025

Born: Tuesday 6 September 1949

Died on: ? May 2025

Age: 75 years, 8 months, ? days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Sunday 1 June 2025 @ ?

Funeral location: ? TBA

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ? TBA

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

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

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Our condolences to John’s wife, Annie, family and friends.

* 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
30 May 2025

2 June 2025 – updated with photo and further Stations of attachment.

Roy Vaino PELTONEN

30/05/2025

Roy Vaino PELTONEN

AKA ?

* Nickname: FBI

Late of Toronto, Ontario ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Employment ONE – NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 127

Employment TWO – NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 155

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14***

Rejoinee

Regd. # 17642

Employment ONE – Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 May 1971 ( aged years, months, days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 28 June 1971 ( aged 28 years, 4 months, 1 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Constable ?

Stations: ?, – Resignation

Employment ONE – Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 May 1971 to ? ? c1975? = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 17 May 1971 to ? ? c1975? = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Employment ONE Retirement / Leaving age: = ? years, ? months, ? days

From Employment ONE – Time in Retirement from Police: ? years, ? months, ? days

* * * * *

Employment TWO – Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 18 April 1977 ( aged 28 years, 1 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 27 June 1977 ( aged 28 years, 4 months, 1 days )

Constable – appointed 27 July 1977

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 August 1981

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 26 August 1985

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Armidale L.A.C. ( Traffic or HWP ) – Resignation

Employment TWO – Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 18 April 1977 to 8 February 2002 = 24 years, 9 months, 21 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 18 April 1977 to 8 February 2002 = 24 years, 9 months, 21 days Service

Employment TWO Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 11 months, 13 days

From Employment TWO – Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 1 months, 16 days

TOTAL Employment time with NSWPF: ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 28 April 1993 ( SenCon )

Born: Saturday 26 February 1949

Died on: Monday 24 March 2025

Age: 76 years, 0 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

a private funeral is to be held

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

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

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

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Roy was involved in a serious MVA whilst in Canada several years ago and was confined to a wheelchair.

The first Highway Patrol Officers Course held at the Police Academy at Goulburn in 1986.In the photo are shown two former Liverpool Police Officers – Campbell Sydenham (@ Peter) and Terence Delatorre. Back – M. Blanch; S. Barnes; R. Baker; G. O’Dell; B. Taylor; L. Hook; B. Colley; C. Currie. Centre - J. Ferguson; A. Van Der Vliet; Roy Vaino Peltonen; Terence Delatorre; L. Miller; Greg Martin; Haans Dehaan; P. Smith. Front – Paul Lyth; N. Reid; Campbell (@Peter) Sydenham; Lonsdale; Dennis Smith; D. Cooper; G. Smith; Rick Greenfeld. — The first Highway Patrol Officers Course held at the Police Academy at Goulburn in 1986.
In the photo are shown two former Liverpool Police Officers – Campbell Sydenham (@ Peter) and Terence Delatorre.
**Back** – M. **Blanch**; S. **Barnes**; R. **Baker**; G. **O’Dell**; B. **Taylor**; L. **Hook**; B. **Colley**; C. **Currie**.
**Centre** – J. **Ferguson**; A. Van Der **Vliet**; Roy Vaino **Peltonen**; Terence **Delatorre**; L. **Miller**; Greg **Martin**; Haans **Dehaan**; P. **Smith**.
**Front** – Paul **Lyth**; N. **Reid**; Campbell (@Peter) **Sydenham**; **Lonsdale**; Dennis **Smith**; D. **Cooper**; G. **Smith**; Rick **Greenfeld**.

* Story behind any Nickname: FBI – ( Fucking Big Indian ). Roy was part Canadian Indian.

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
27 March 2025

Denis Robert WARE

30/05/2025

Denis Robert WARE

AKA Denis WARE

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – 1st Employment: Class # 086A

2nd Employment: Class # 104

New South Wales Police Force

Rejoinee

( 1st Employment ) Regd. # 98** – 99**

1st Class to ever be Sworn In whilst wearing Summer Uniform. Also had the shortest Initial Training of 1 month. Sworn In on Monday. Started work at their stations on Tuesday.

( 2nd Employment ) Regd. # 11542

Rank ( 1st Employment ): Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 27 February 1961 ( aged 23 years, 3 months, 6 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 27 March 1961 ( aged

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank ( 1st Employment ): = ?

Stations ( 1st Employment ): ?, – Resignation

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police ( 1st Employment ): From: 27 February 1961 to ? ? ? = ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period ( 1st Employment ): From 27 February 1961 to ? ? ? = ? years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age ( 1st Employment ): = ?

Time in Retirement from Police ( 1st Employment ): ?

Rank ( 2nd Employment ): Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 16 August 1965 ( aged 27 years, 8 months, 26 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed 17 October 1965

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Final Rank ( 2nd Employment ): = Detective Constable 1st Class

Stations ( 2nd Employment ): ?, Cronulla ( Detectives ) – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police ( 2nd Employment ): From: 16 August 1965 to 2 October 1970 = 5 years, 1 month, 16 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period ( 2nd Employment ): From 16 August 1965 to 2 October 1970 = 5 years, 1 month, 16 days Service

Grand total of Time Employed with NSWPF over 2 Employment periods: ? ? ?

Retirement / Leaving age ( 2nd Employment ): = 32 years, 10 months, 11 days

Time in Retirement from Police ( 2nd Employment ): 0

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Sunday 21 November 1937

Died on: Friday 2 October 1970

Age: 32 years, 10 months, 11 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Accidentally Shot – by another – Friendly fire

Event location: Loftus Oval, Farnell Ave, Sutherland, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: Friday 2 October 1970

Funeral date: Wednesday 7 October 1970

Funeral location: Woronora Cemetery, Linden St, Sutherland, NSW

LIVE STREAM ? N/A

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Woronora Cemetery, 121 Linden St, Sutherland, NSW

Grave Location: Section: RC Plaque Lawn Row: 3 Plot: 0339

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2024 )

DENIS IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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On 2 October, 1970 Detective Constable Ware was part of a specially formed squad attempting to apprehend an armed and dangerous rapist who had been operating in the Sutherland area.

A decoy car was set up at Loftus Oval with a number of police both inside it and surrounding it in the darkness. During the stakeout one of the police could not be contacted on his portable radio and when the decoy vehicle left the oval for a short time Detective Ware went to find out what had happened.

As he neared the man with the faulty radio he was mistaken for the rapist and shot. Detective Ware had not answered when challenged and almost walked over the man on the ground. Visibility and conditions were extremely poor at the time. The detective constable was conveyed to the Sutherland District Hospital where he died a short time later.

The constable was born in 1937 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 16 August, 1965.

Source: Beyond Courage

From the 3 October 1970 until 12 October 1970, Detective Constable 1st Class Jan. ( John ) STANIOCH ( # 11333 ) was on loan to the “Revesby Rapist Task Force” to replace Detective Denis WARE.

Denis initially joined the NSW Police Force on 27 February 1961 and after Resigning, re-joined again on the 16 August 1965.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 6 October 1970, page 13

Detective killing: police are silent

SYDNEY, Monday. — A high-level inquiry into the fatal shooting of a young detective continued today, but senior officers refused to say what progress had been made.

Detective Constable Denis Robert Ware, 24, a special duties officer, of Sutherland police station, was shot dead during a “stake-out” last Friday night.

It is believed Detective Ware was shot by another detective who had seen movement in the bushes, where Ware was hiding.

Surrounding ‘decoy’ car

The police were surrounding a “decoy” car in bush land in an attempt to catch a rapist who has recently attacked courting couples in the area.

A young policeman and a policewoman sat in the decoy car pretending to be lovers.

A CIB riot squad detective with an automatic pump-action shotgun crouched behind them in the back seat.

Within minutes of the shooting Police Commissioner Allan had ordered CIB Superintendent Lendrum to the scene to start an immediate investigation.

Today the investigation was still continuing under Detective Inspector W. G. Clyne.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110464411

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 7 October 1970, page 12

Funeral of shot policeman held

SYDNEY, Tuesday.

Detective Constable Denis Robert Ware was buried at Woronora Cemetery today.

Detective Ware died last Friday night during a police attempt to catch a rapist at Loftus in a lover’s lane, known as “Mad Mile”.

A police officer fired three shots, one of which hit Detective Ware in the chest.

A departmental inquiry is under way and a coroner’s court hearing is to be conducted.

The Police Commissioner, Mr Allan, the Metropolitan Superintendent, Mr. E. Lynch, and the chief of the CIB, Detective Superintendent R. Lendrum, were among those at the funeral.

Many of Detective Ware’s police friends and private friends attended.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110464614

* 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
Updated 27 November 2024

Andrew Walter HANNAFORD

30/05/2025

Andrew Walter HANNAFORD

( rejoinee )

AKA Andy HANNAFORD

* Nickname: Made Dog

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Service 1: NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 129

New South Wales Police Force

Service 1: Regd. # 15011

Service 1: Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 ( aged 22 years, 2 months, 16 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 13 December 1971 ( aged 22 years, 3 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed 13 December 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 13 December 1980

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Service 1: Stations: Kings Cross ( c1970s )( the old dungeon under the Crest Hotel mid – late 1970s ), Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ), ? – Resignation

Service 1: Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 November 1971 to ? ? c 1987 ( Resigned ) = 16? years,

Service 1: Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1971 to ? ? c 1987 ( Resigned ) = 16? years, ? months, ? days Service

Service 1: Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Service 1: Time in Retirement from Police: ?

* * * * *

Service 2: NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 242

New South Wales Police Force

Service 2: Regd. # 26824

Service 2: Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Tuesday 26 March 1991 ( aged 41 years, 7 months, 10 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ? ( aged ? )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Service 2: Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Service 2: Stations: Auburn ( c1993 ), Ashfield ( 11 Division ) – Retirement

Service 2: Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 26 March 1991 to 8 July 2014 = 23 years, 3 months, 12 days

Service 2: Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 26 March 1991 to 8 July 2014 = 23 years, 3 months, 12 days Service

Service 2: Retirement / Leaving age: = 64 years, 10 months, 22 days

Service 2: Time in Retirement from Police: 9 years, 10 months, 18 days

Total Time Employed with NSWPF: 39 years, ? months, ? days

* * * * *

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

Born: Tuesday 16 August 1949

Died on: Sunday 26 May 2024

Age: 74 years, 9 months, 10 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 6 June 2024 @ 11am

Funeral location: North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park & Crematorium, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW

Mt Druitt P.A.C. will provided an Official Police Guard of Honour

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Reflections Funerals

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2024 )

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

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Memories of Andy from other troops:

Ray Carroll

one very hot Sunday morning shift, Andy performing station duty wearing footy shorts thongs and uniform shirt.

Ray Carroll

Flap holster full of Minties.

Graeme O’Donell

I worked with Andy at the Cross in the 70s and had a beer with him at a Cross/Darlo reunion a few weeks ago. We laughed about some pretty funny war stories.

In the early 90s I was in the meal room at Riverstone when Andy who had left the coppers was asking John Valmanis for a reference as was applying to rejoin.

You should have seen the look on the Big Vs face, not to mention his comments.

Needles to say he gave him a good reference and he was back!

Class 129 - 13 December 1971 — part of Class 129 – 13 December 1971

* Story behind any Nickname: Mad Dog:

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

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Cal
29 May 2024

Ross McDONALD

30/05/2025

Ross McDONALD

Rejoinee

AKA Mike McColl ( See note below )

* Nickname: Roscoe

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Service 1: NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 146

This Class did NOT have a March Out due to Redfern Parade Ground being flooded. They all crammed into a Class room to be Sworn In.

New South Wales Police Force

Service 1: Regd. # 16883

Service 1: Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 January 1975 ( aged 25 years, 11 months, 21 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 10 March 1975 ( aged 26 years, 1 month, 2 days )

Constable – appointed 10 March 1976

Constable 1st Class – appointed 10 March 1980

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 10 March 1984

Service 1: Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Service 1: Stations: ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Court & Prisoner Security Duties ) – Resignation

Service 1: Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 January 1975 to ? ? c1984? = 8 years,

Service 1: Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 29 January 1975 to ? ? c1984? = 8 years, Service

Service 1: Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Service 1: Time in Retirement from Police: ?

* * * * * * *

Service 2: NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 249 – 251?

New South Wales Police Force

Service 2: Regd. # 28116

Service 2: Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ?? August 1992 ( aged years, months, days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? 1992 ( aged years, month, days )

Constable – appointed 10 March 1976

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Service 2: Final Rank: = ?

Service 2: Stations: Marrickville ( GDs ) – Resignation

Service 2: Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? August 1992 to 10 June 1994 ( Resigned – Ill health ) = 2 years,

Service 2: Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? August 1992 to 10 June 1994 = 2 years, Service

Service 2: Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Service 2: Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Total time in NSWPF: 10 years, ? months, ? days Service

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Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Ross McDonald AKA Mike McColl

Born: Tuesday 8 February 1949

Died on: Tuesday 21 May 2024 around 10am

Age: 75 years, 3 months, 13 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 31 May 2024 @ 12.30pm

Funeral location: Forest Lawn Memorial Park ( South Chapel ), Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

There will be NO Formal Police involvement at the Memorial Service although all former colleagues and friends are invited to attend.

The Mike McColl Show – Triple U

This Saturday the 25 May, 2024, 100.3FM ( Campbelltown, NSW ) have announced they will have a tribute to Mike McColl during his regular show 1pm to 4pm. RIP.

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2024 )

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

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March 1980 : Liverpool Police Officer – Constable Ross. McDonald was promoted to the rank of Constable 1/c., while working Court and Prisoner Security Duties at the Liverpool District Court. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 3/1975 at the Police Academy, Redfern. He was promoted to the rank of Senior Constable in 3/1984.

He also worked at the Campbelltown Community Radio now known as ‘Sounds of Macarthur’ on 100.3FM, as a program on-air broadcaster using the alias media name ‘ Mike McColl ‘.

Although working on-air for many years, in the last number of years his program was heard 1pm to 4pm each Saturday ( either via the radio or via the internet ).

Ross McDonald AKA Mike McColl

He resigned from the Police after 11 years service.

Then in 8/1992, he re-joined the NSW Police and was stationed at Marrickville on General Duties.

Not sure when he resigned on this occasion due to ill health, but continued his radio career at 100.3FM, until the past few weeks due to ill health.

Source: Joe Stanioch, NSWPF #

The Sounds of Macarthur

21 May 2024

Dear listeners,

It is with a heavy heart that I must share the sad news of the passing of our beloved colleague, Mike McColl, from the Saturday afternoon program “The Mike McColl Show.” This morning, Mike left us after battling an illness for several years.

Despite his health challenges, Mike remained dedicated to entertaining his listeners every Saturday. He cherished each and every one of you, and in return, he was adored by many. His passion for his work and his love for all of you were truly remarkable.

During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family and loved ones. We understand the pain they must be feeling, and we offer our deepest condolences and support.

Mike, you will be greatly missed. Your presence on the airwaves brought joy and laughter to countless lives. Your legacy will forever be remembered, and your spirit will continue to inspire us.

Rest in peace, dear friend. #RIP

Sincerely,

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=979199590875781&set=a.513694504092961

* Story behind any Nickname: Roscoe – play on Christian name. Mike McCOLL was so that the ‘bosses’ at the time, within the NSWPF, didn’t know it was Ross as we ( Police ) couldn’t have secondary employment back in those days – paid or voluntarily.

When Ross was going for his interview for a radio station, he didn’t know what to call himself – as he couldn’t / didn’t want to use his real name.

He thought that because he would be in front of a Microphone, he would call himself Mike. But he still didn’t have a surname and as he was walking towards his interview, he spotted a truck drive past with the company name of McColl – so he then became Mike McCOLL.

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
23 May 2024

Updated 31 May 2024 with Live Stream video and further information re the name Mike McCOLL.

Susan Mary WILLIAMSON

30/05/2025

Susan Mary WILLIAMSON

AKA Sue WILLIAMSON

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Service 01: NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 145

New South Wales Police Force

P/W 0218 ( Sue retained this number during both employments )

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 5 November 1974 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 21 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 16 December 1974 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 1 day )

Constable – appointed 16 December 1975

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 16 December 1983

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: Darlinghurst ( 3 Division ), Parkes ( 1980s ), Police Academy – Redfern ( 1980s )( Cst 1/c ), Hurstville ( 31 Division ), Regent St ( 2 Division )( 1986 ), ?

Susan Mary WILLIAMSON, Susan WILLIAMSON, Sue WILLIAMSON Female Officer Sue Williamson conducting traffic duty with some young children back in 1978. — Female Officer Sue Williamson conducting traffic duty with some young children back in 1978.

Service 01: From 5 November 1974 to 30 October 1 995 = 20 years, 11 months, 25 days Service

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Service 02: NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ???

New South Wales Police Force

Service 02: From 26 June 2000 to 22 November 2012 = 12 years, 4 months, 27 days Service

Total Years of Service: 33 years, 4 months, 22 days

Stations: Bega – Retirement

Retirement / Leaving age: = 59 years, 6 months, 7 days ( after Service 02 )

Time in Retirement from Police: 10 years, 7 months, 11 days ( after Service 02 )

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1991 ( Sgt )

Susan Mary WILLIAMSON, Susan WILLIAMSON, Sue WILLIAMSON

Born: Friday 15 May 1953

Died on: Monday 3 July 2023

Age: 70 years, 1 month, 18 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer ( type = ? ), Cushing disease leading to a tumour

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? June 2023 – No Official Funeral to be held.

Sue will be Cremated and her Ashes will eventually be scattered in Eden, NSW.

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2023 )

SUE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Class 145 names

Redfern Police No. 7 & 2 Divisions & Sth Sydney PAC Wayne Robert Baxter · · 1986 NSW Police Games Narrabeen Fitness Centre Redfern Police Women’s Touch Football. Back row: Sue Williamson (2 Division), Tony Gleeson (1 Division), Chris Sullivan (2 Division), Wayne Baxter (2 Division), Narelle Benson. Middle row: Cheryl Goddard (Regent St), Lyn Russo (A Distinct Beats), John McCusker (2 Division), Dick Yannakis (2 Division). Front row: Carolyn Stewart (Regent St), Joanne Andrews (2 Division), Jenny Muldoon (Punchbowl), Kelly O’Grady (2 Division). — 1986
NSW Police Games
Narrabeen Fitness Centre
Redfern Police Women’s Touch Football.
**Back row**: Sue **Williamson** (2 Division), Tony **Gleeson** (1 Division), Chris **Sullivan** (2 Division), Wayne **Baxter** (2 Division), Narelle **Benson**.
**Middle row**: Cheryl **Goddard** (Regent St), Lyn **Russo** (A Distinct Beats), John **McCusker** (2 Division), Dick **Yannakis** (2 Division).
**Front row**: Carolyn **Stewart** (Regent St), Joanne **Andrews** (2 Division), Jenny **Muldoon** (Punchbowl), Kelly **O’Grady** (2 Division).

* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
6 July 2023

Vince FUSCA

30/05/2025

Vince FUSCA

AKA Vinny FUSCA, Vinnie FUSCA

Late of Castle Hill, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?

New South Wales Police Force

Rejoinee

Service 1: NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 205

Regd. # 21606

Uniform # 9862

Service 1 Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? August 1984 ( aged 22 years, 4 months )

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 October 1984 ( aged 22 years, 6 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed 26 October 1985

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Service 1 Final Rank: = ?

Service 1 Stations: ?,

Service 1: From ? August 1984 to ? ? 1994 = 10+/- years Service

Service 1 Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Service 1 Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Vince FUSCA, Vinnie FUSCA, Vinny FUSCA

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Service 2: NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # “possibly” 264

As a Rejoinee – he may have only done 1 month at the Academy before being Attested again.

Regd. # 28933

Service 2 Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 17 June 1996 ( aged 34 years, 2 months, 19 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Service 2 Final Rank: = Sergeant

Service 2 Stations: ?, Castle Hill ( Sgt ), ?, Cabramatta ( 34 Division )( 2000 – 5 March 2009) – Retirement

Service 2: From ? ? 1996? to 5 March 2009 = 13 years, 10 months, 24 days Service

Service 2 Retirement / Leaving age: = 46 years, 11 months, 4 days

Service 2 Time in Retirement from Police: ?

TOTAL TIME IN NSW POLICE FORCE = 23 years

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Thursday 29 March 1962

Died on: Sunday 29 January 2023

Age: 60 years, 10 months, 0 day

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer ( type = ? )( Only diagnosed in December 2022 )

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 7 February 2023 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Diana Ave, Kellyville, NSW

An Official Police Guard of Honour will be in attendance from The Hills PAC.

LIVE STREAM ?

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any Future Wake location: ???

any Future Wake date: ???

( 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: Castle Hill Cemetery, Gilbert Rd, Castle Hills, NSW

Grave Location: Plot: ? Section: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )

VINCE 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.

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Deepest condolences to Vince’s wife – Tania and their children – Georgia Dylan.

May Vince Forever Rest In Peace.

Vince FUSCA, Vinnie FUSCA, Vinny FUSCA

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
31 January 2023

David Woods RICHES

30/05/2025

David Woods RICHES

AKA Richie, Richo

Late of Lachlan St, Cowra, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: John James RICHES, NSWPF # 7888 ( from 1878 ) ?

Daryl RICHES, NSWPF # 22993 ?

David W. RICHES, NSWPF # 28987 ?

Graham RICHES, NSWPF # 43340 ?

New South Wales Police Force

Employment ONE:

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 180

Regd. # 20141

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 11 January 1982 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 5 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 2 April 1982 ( aged 21 years, 8 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 April 1987

Detective – appointed? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: Central ( 1 Division )( 1980s ), Batlow ( 1986 ), Orange GDs – Beats ( 1990s ),

Resigned in Orange as he wanted to look after his very young children and couldn’t accomplish this on Shift work.

Service ONE: From ? ? pre April 1982 to ? ? 1996 = 13+ years Service

Employment TWO:

Went straight back into Policing –

Rejoinee Regd. # 28987

Rank: Return straight to Policing as Rejoinee

Probationary Constable- appointed Sunday 21 September 1997 ( aged 37 years, 2 months, 15 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: Campbelltown ( 35 Division ), Wollongong GDs ( 82 Division )( 1990s ), Wollongong Police Prosecutors, Wollongong GDs, Wollongong Police Prosecutors ( 2nd stint ), Cowra GDs – Retired HOD

Service TWO: From ? ? pre Pre September 1997 to ? ? 2006 HOD = 8+ years Service

Total YEARS Service = 21+ years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Wednesday 6 July 1960

Died on: Sunday 4 December 2022 surrounded by his wife and family.

Age: 62 years, 4 months, 28 days

Organ Donor: NO

Cause: Cancer ( type ? ) Initiated by Melanoma.

Event location: ?, Cowra, NSW

Event date: diagnosed about 2020

Funeral date: Wednesday 7 December 2022

Funeral location: Woodstock Cemetery, NSW

No public funeral – as per Dave’s request

LIVE STREAM NO

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Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

( 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: Philpott Funerals – www.philpottfunerals.com.au

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2022 )

DAVID is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Deepest condolences to his wife, Melissa, and family – Hayley, Stuart, Nesrin, Clover, Lachlan, Kemp, Talan, Bronte, Charlee and Rosie.

Dave was a bloody funny and good cop and Prosecutor.

Rest easy mate.

Cal

Dave RICHES & Melissa FARRELL-RICHES, 2012

David RICHES 11 November 2011 — 11 November 2011

David RICHES, Dave RICHES & Sean GERSBACH — Dave RICHES & Sean GERSBACH – 2009 at Cowra.

David RICHES, Dave RICHES — POLICE PROSECUTOR DAVE RICHES AT THE FRATERNITY CLUB ON 1 MAY 2003.

Queanbeyan Police Touch Footy Back Row ( L-R ) Peter ROWLAND, John DAGWELL, ?, Dave KANE, Mark FRANCISCO Front Row ( L-R ) ?, Doug WILLIAMS, David RICHES, Tom KNIGHT ( Son of Prosecutor - Mick KNIGHT ) — Queanbeyan Police Touch Footy Back Row ( L-R ) Peter ROWLAND, John DAGWELL, ?, Dave KANE, Mark FRANCISCO Front Row ( L-R ) ?, Doug WILLIAMS, David RICHES, Tom KNIGHT ( Son of Prosecutor – Mick KNIGHT )

RICHES
David

David RICHES Passed away 4th December 2022, aged 62 years.

Late of Lachlan St, Cowra.

Loving husband of Melissa and beloved dad and granddad to Hayley, Stuart, Nesrin, Clover, Lachlan, Kemp, Talan, Bronte, Charlee and Rosie.

Privately cremated.

Keith Philpott
Funeral Directors
19 Vaux Street, Cowra. Ph 6342 2322
www.philpottfunerals.com.au

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Cal
12 December 2022

Julie TILLOTT

30/05/2025

Julie TILLOTT

AKA Julie DICK

Late of ?, formerly of Hay, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: C. H. TILLOTT, NSWPF # 16196

Russell TILLOTT, NSWPF # 38547

Employment 1

Redfern Police Academy – Class 174

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 19826

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? August 1981

Probationary Constable – appointed 9 October 1981 ( aged 21 years, 9 months, 10 days )

Constable – appointed 9 October 1982

Surname change from DICK to TILLOTT – 1985

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 9 October 1986

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: Detective Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Blacktown ( 27 Division )( 1980s ), Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ), ?,

Service: From ? August 1981 to ? ? c1993 = 12 years, ? months, ? days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Rejoinee

Employment 2

Rejoinee: NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 28975

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 30 June 1997 ( aged 37 years, 6 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Chief Inspector

Stations: ?, Parramatta ( 18 Division )( Dets ), ?, Prosecution Support Unit ( Sgt – SenSgt ), ?, People and Capability Command ( C/Insp ) – Death

Service: From 30 June 1997 to 28 October 2022 = 25 years, 3 months, 28 days Service

TOTAL Years Service: 37

Retirement / Leaving age: = Zero

Time in Retirement from Police: Zero

Awards: National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( SenCon )

Born: Tuesday 29 December 1959

Died on: Friday 28 October 2022 ( Australian time )

Age: 62 years, 9 months, 29 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Julie TILLOTT @ Julie DICK NSWPF # 28975

Julie TILLOTT @ Julie DICK NSWPF # 19826 & Rejoinee 28975

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: Dubai Airport, United Arab Emirates on her way to England

Event date: Friday 28 October 2022

Funeral date: Wednesday 23 November 2022 @ 10.30am ( be seated by 10.15am )

Funeral location: the Grandstand, Sydney International Regatta Centre, Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh, ( Penrith ), NSW

An Official Police Guard of Honour will be in attendance

LIVE STREAM PIN: TBA Email: TBA

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any Future Wake location: Lakeside Restaurant,

any Future Wake date: Wednesday 23 November 2022 @ noon

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Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals 1300 656550

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2022 )

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

JULIE IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But should later be )

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Our thoughts go out to the children of Julie – Grant, Elise and Nicholas together with her family – Sister Narelle and brother Darren

Daughter of Katherine and Alec DICK ( both deceased )

Class 174ABack Row ( L – R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?

Middle Row ( L – R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?

Front Row ( L – R ): Wendy WALSH # 19841, Julie TILLOTT # 28975, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, David GALLAGHER # 19873,

Did the Rural Fire Service cover up a fatal fire?

THE Rural Fire Service is being investigated by a coroner over claims it covered up suspicions that a fatal bushfire was started by one of its own volunteers.

By Janet Fife-Yeomans

September 9, 2008 – 12:00AM

DailyTelegraph

THE Rural Fire Service is being investigated by a coroner over claims it covered up suspicions that a fatal bushfire was started by one of its own volunteers.

Motorist Ronald Gillett died and 13 homes at Abernethy in the Hunter Valley were destroyed in one of the state’s worst bushfires which a previous inquest found was deliberately lit.

Yesterday as he reopened the inquest on the basis of fresh evidence, deputy state coroner Carl Milovanovich said he would be investigating whether there had been a “conspiracy of silence”.

He said the primary focus of the new inquest was whether there had been a “cover up” over the cause of the blaze in October 2002.

One of the fresh witnesses to be called is Brendan Hokin, a member of the local Cessnock Bushfire Brigade who had been charged two days before the fire with deliberately lighting a fire that threatened Pokolbin.

He then went to fight the fire.

Hokin, then 24, pleaded guilty to arson and was jailed for 12 months with a non-parole period of four months.

He has denied any involvement in the Abernerthy blaze, which was the result of two separate fires.

But Mr Milovanovich was not told about Hokin when he held the first inquest in 2004.

After that inquest, RFS investigator Ken Hepplewhite told ICAC that he had told someone he “thought there may have been a cover-up (about the fatal fire) but that he was not part of it.”

Bushfire volunteers who were on the two Cessnock fire trucks on a training exercise when the fire started have also been interviewed by police – some for the first time – and will also be called to give evidence.

Police had taken statements from 34 new witnesses, Sergeant Julie Tillott, assisting the coroner, told Westmead Coroners’ Court.

She said the inquest had been reopened following allegations made by a local resident, Garry Price, who almost lost his home in the fire, and a reinvestigation by police.

Businessman Mr Gillett, 55, was trapped in his car and killed when the flames swept across the road through Aberdare State Forest after he was turned back at a roadblock.

Outside court yesterday, his son Barclay Gillett said he he hoped the new inquest would “get to the bottom of what happened”.

Mr Price flagged that he would be asking for Mr Hepplewhite to be called as a witness.

The inquest was adjourned to October 13 in Newcastle.

Did the Rural Fire Service cover up a fatal fire? | Daily Telegraph

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Cal
21 November 2022

8 March 2025 – Updated with Class 174A photo.

Keith BYRNES

30/05/2025

Keith BYRNES

If you see someone without a smile – give them one of yours

AKA Byrnesy

Late of ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?

Brother of Maxwell Raymond BYRNES, NSWPF # 16118 ( RIP ) ( Aged 56 )

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – ” possibly ” Started with Class # 094 – Finished with Class # 106 ( who were ‘Sworn In’ on Monday 4 April 1966 )

NSW Police Cadet # 1792

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Academy Class 106

Regd. # 11787

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 29 October 1962 ( aged 15 years, 7 months, 7 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 22 March 1966 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 22 March 1967

Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 March 1971

Detective – appointed 5 September 1975 ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 22 March 1975

Does NOT appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘

Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable

Stations: Cadet: HQ – ( 20 Division ), ProCst: Auburn ( late 1960s – early 1970s )( 9 Division )( in 1967 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal with the NASHOS and went to the War in Vietnam for 12 months ), Returned to Auburn on GDs for another two years, Blacktown ( CIB )( 27 Division ), CIB Sydney ( 20 Division )( ? – 1980 ), Lecturer at Redfern Police Academy ( 1982 – 1984 )( Law & Procedure ) – Resigned 8 April 1984

Service: From 29 October 1962 to 8 April 1984 = 21 years, 5 months, 10 days Service

After leaving the employ of NSW Police Force & moving to Hervey Bay, Qld, Keith worked on a Milk Run working 7 days a week.

Keith and the family later moved to the Gold Coast, Qld.

Keith joined the Queensland Police Force where he was ‘Sworn In’ as a Constable in 1990 – Gold Coast GDs – Retiring, aged 60 ( 2007 ) = 17 years Service with QPol.

NASHOS

Service name: Australian Regular Army ( National Service )

Service number: 2788638

Rank: Corporal 1967 – Rifleman then Military Policeman

Unit Name: 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, 9 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 1 Div. Provo Company, Australian Forces Vietnam Provo Company, Eastern Command Personnel Depot – Watsons Bay, NSW – Discharge.

Date of birth:

Place of birth:

Date of intake: 7 February 1968

Date of exit: 6 February 1970

Total Days:

NS Training: ?

National Service: Vietnam – 12 months

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: Australian Active Service Medal – 1945 – 1975 – Clasp – Vietnam,

the Vietnam Medal,

the Australian Defence Medal,

the Anniversary of National Service Medal – 1951 – 1972,

the Vietnamese Campaign Medal,

the Return from Active Service Badge.

Police Awards: National Medal – granted 23 October 1981 ( Det SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 July 1998 ( SenCon )

NSW Police Medal – with 2nd Clasp

Retirement / Leaving age: = 37 years, 0 months, 17 days ( NSWPF only )

Time in Retirement from Police: 38 years, 2 months, 9 days ( NSWPF only )

then joined QPol ( Queensland Police )

Born: Saturday 22 March 1947 in Penrith, NSW

Died on: Friday 17 June 2022

Age: 75 years, 2 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer ( type ? )

Event location: Newcastle, NSW

Event date: ? ? ?

Funeral date: Friday 24 June 2022 @ 2pm

Funeral location: James Murray Funeral Chapel, 44 Blackall St, Broadmeadow, NSW

No official police involvement at the funeral although the Honour Guard will comprise of Vietnam Veterans

Keith BYRNES

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any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2022 )

KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Class 106 - Redfern Police Academy - Sworn In 4 April 1966. This Group are the Cadets from that Class. Rear ( L - R ): Alan CHAMPION # 11922, Tony ANTUNAK # 11920, H.M. ' Max ' McKINNON # 11919, Ray ADAMS # 11785, Maurie GREEN # 11784, Mal BRAMMER # 11921, Mick JONES # 11783 Front ( L- R ): Phil MARTIN # 11788, Keith BYRNES # 11787, Mick BAMENT # 11917, Robert TAIT # 11786, Jim WOODEN # 11918, Lee RANKIN # 11924 — Class 106 – Redfern Police Academy – Sworn In 4 April 1966. This Group are the Cadets from that Class.

Rear ( L – R ):

Alan **CHAMPION ( R.I.P. )** # 11922, Tony **ANTUNAK** # 11920, H.M. ‘ Max ‘ **McKINNON** # 11919, Ray **ADAMS** # 11785, Maurie **GREEN** # 11784, Mal **BRAMMER** # 11921, Mick **JONES** # 11783

Front ( L- R ):

Phil **MARTIN** # 11788, Keith **BYRNES** # 11787, Mick **BAMENT** # 11917, Robert **TAIT** # 11786, Jim **WOODEN ( R.I.P. )** # 11918, Lee **RANKIN** # 11924

Jason Tuffley

My deepest sympathies to Lucy and family. Keith was a true gentleman and a wonderful man. He was a real character and made everyone laugh and feel special. I will always appreciate and remember his sage advice not only about policing but about life in general. He was a one of a kind and he will be deeply missed by many people.

Vale Byrnesy.

Tony Wheeler

Condolences to Lucy and all of of Keith’s family.

Keith and I met at the Qld Academy in 1990. I was about ten tears younger than Byrnesy, but he, Martin Cook and I were probably still senior to most of the other probationaries, so a bond developed between us.

(Bruce Willett will have memories of that I’m sure.)

As a live-in at the Academy, probably the highlight of most days was starting by sharing breakfast in the canteen with Byrnsey and Cooky. The “entertainment” was usually provided by Probationary Keith Byrnes.

As I’ve heard from Bruce today, and Liz, Keith was a story teller. Embellishment was sometimes apparent, but mostly it added to the mood and enjoyment of the story.

I only saw Keith once since Academy days. How I wish there were more times. Bruce, you did a great job. Have a good time up there in the big pub Byrnsey!

Maureen &Joe Fawcett

To Lucy and family Joe and I were so very sad to hear of Keith’s passing, he always had a smile and a laugh when we met him in the park at Evans Head what a joy it was to know both of you we never did finish that last game of euchre.

Last year nearly to the day we visited Keith at Fern Bay you had to go to your band that day what a great memory that will be for Joe and myself…Sending gods blessing you and your wider family.

Maureen and Joe

Betty Hooper

Sincerest condolences Lucy and family on the loss of your beloved Keith. Have fondest memories of him from Evans Head. He fought the fight bravely Now he can rest in peace

Les and Betty Hooper

Marg Wyllie, Susie, Tony, Chris and Families

Our heartfelt condolences to Lucy, Matt, Glenda and family.

Keith was very much loved by our family and we have many fond memories all together.

He will be missed by all ????

Kathryn and Paul Woods

Keith was a great neighbour and friend who always had time for a chat and a laugh. He called me (Kathryn) the sheriff of Dunkeith Av as I always kept an eye on him when Lucy was away!! His favourite quote was “Never buy a tool that your neighbour has”.

A lovely person who will be sincerely missed.

Thinking of you all at this time.

Love Kathryn and Paul❤️

Arch and Judy

The world is a poorer place without Keith. A great bloke and a credit to his country.

Condolences to Lucy and Family.

Love Arch and Judy

Tammy Cain

Condolences to Lucy, Matthew, Glenda, George, Jerah & family.

Thinking of you all.

Love the Cain family

Rosie Foubister

Thanks mate for your friendship over the years – it was always appreciated.

You’re a true gentleman and the loveliest of men.

Condolences to you Lucy and your family, take care, and Rest in Peace now Keith.

Paul Glock

Thank you Byrnesy, for being a mate and a champion bloke.

Sincere condolences from my family to Lucy and family.

The world is now a lesser place.

RIP my friend.

Bruce Mohr

Keith and I worked together in the 1970’s we have shared a friendship since then – he will be long remembered – Deepest condolences Lucy and family – Keith, my friend rest in peace mate

Noela Chapman Hedberg

Thanks for your friendship my class mate from 1966. RIP.

Stuart Sandford

Keith was a true gentleman and one of those rare folk you came across that not only provided sage advice but he genuinely cared to listen to others about literally anything.

A kind hearted soul and a true friend and colleague.

RIP Keith and condolences to Lucy and family.

Paul Hudson

Thanks for your friendship Keith.

God Bless from an old class mate.

Joe Jaramazovic

Deepest condolences Lucy and family, was lucky enough to speak with KB one last time couple of weeks ago.

Such a real gentle man and very much missed.

Rest in Peace KB!

Sasha Finney

Byrnesy was a true gentleman and a special friend.

RIP and I will have a beer and a ciggie for you……………..

Helen and Bob Purvis

All our love to you and the family Lucy Our deepest sympathy at this time RIP Keith We have so many good memories of times on the Gold Coast

Stephen Pyne

Deepest condolences to Lucy and the family.

Keith was a great bloke and will be missed by all.

Rest In Peace my friend.

Jenny Guy & Colin Morley

Dear Lucy, Matt, Glenda, extended family & friends Thinking of you all today as you say farewell to Keith.

What a courageous battle he fought.

Hoping you find peace as Keith is now at rest.

Hold on to all your treasured memories

Kind Regards & Condolences

Love Jen & Col Villa 39

David Austin

A great loss to all.

A fine man and a great work colleague.

Have fond memories of working beside Keith through thick and thin and having a laugh and a beer.

Will be sorely missed.

Vale Keith

Lynne Rosengreen

Lucy, so sorry for your loss.

Keith was a great guy to work with at Surfers Paradise.

Good memories.

He will be missed.

Barbara Wrigley

My deepest sympathies to you Lucy, Glenda and Matthew.

Sorry I could not be there today to say farewell to Keith.

He will be sadly missed by all. ????

Tj Geoghegan

What a great man. He taught me so much about people, policing and, well, life really.

I loved having a beer with him and hearing about Diggers latest bird antics!

He always listened with genuine interest … and that cheeky wink fixed any problem!

He will always be remembered with the greatest fondness.

Sending loving thoughts and hugs to you Lucy.

Tj.

Julie

Dear Lucy – Sending our love and hugs at this sad time.

Keep all those special memories of Keith close to your heart.

Love to you all

Dom, Jules, Katie and Em xx

Nev Hearn

Hi Lucy, Sorry for your loss.

Keith was such a great bloke, a pleasure to work with but more as a mate.

Sorry I couldn’t be there so please accept my deepest sympathies

Terry Willett

Lucy, Matt & Glenda, so sorry we cannot be with you to farewell KB.

Our love and deepest sympathy.

Tex, Cristina, and the boys.

Terry Ford and Susan Ford

One of lifes true gentleman.

Always had time for a chat and a laugh.

He will be missed.

Brad Miller

A good man Keith BYRNES.

Chapeau mate.

Ken Anderson

Keith was a true gentleman and a fine Police Officer who shone a positive light upon all those whose path he crossed.

He was a valued and respected mentor for all members of Class 188, NSW Police Academy, Redfern, 1982.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss.

Whilst Keith might now be gone, his light still glows brightly to all who knew him.

RIP

Justin Percival

Like me, Keith was fighting cancer. He gave me a lot of strength when we used to speak on the phone during my treatment.

He was a real old school bloke.

His word was his bond and he will be missed by me and many others.

RIP Keith

John Drummond.

Very sad to hear the passing of Keith, was a fine policeman at the old Auburn police Station – Rawson and Station roads, was spotless in his dress and excellent touch typist.

Was a family with his late brother Max and his father and The late Sergeant Mooney. O.I.C of the station.

Scott Kerrigan

So sorry to hear that Keith has passed away. Such great memories of him working at Surfers Paradise.

A rostered shift with Keith was one always to look forward to.

A great gentleman.

Condolences to Lucy and the family.

Colin McLEAN

Condolences from the McLEAN’s to Lucy and the family.

Working with Keith was one of my favourite memories of working at Surfers Paradise in the 1990’s.

Philip Hinshelwood

Deepest condolences to Lucy and family from Phil Hinshelwood and Family, and all from Class 188 of the New South Wales Police Academy Redfern (1982) ????.

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Cal
26 June 2022

Updated 21 December 2025 with Cadet Class photo.