This afternoon, in a quiet and deeply-felt ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre, another thirteen names were added, and the memories of another thirteen dedicated NSW Police Force employees were honoured, at the NSW Police Force Service Memorial:
Service: From? ? pre December 1980 to? ? ? = ? years Service
After his Policing career, Mexo ran the ‘Sundeck” at Perisher Valley, Watson Bay Hotel – Woollahra and a few others
Awards: ‘No Find’ on Australian Honours
Born: Friday 25 March 1960
Died on: ?on or about 26 May 2004 ? ?
Age: 44
Cause: “possibly” Leukaemia or Melanoma in the liver
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( possibly Newcastle area – came from Maitland )
Buried at: ?interred where his mum & dad ( Margaret &
Alex ) lived – somewhere near East Maitland, NSW
Memorial located at: ?
Steve Mann, Bruce Mexon and Ian Davies. This was taken at Donna Dewick house when we had 20 cops in her Mums hot tub. Luckily her Mum and Dad were away. It was a great night.
Bruce MEXON with the first GLLO’s pre July 2011
BRUCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Leslie immigrated to Australia in the 1960s – after serving as an English Bobbie in the London Police for six years.
In 1952 he joined the NSW Police Force and was stationed at Leura and Nowra – having obtained the rank of Detective Sergeant 3rd Class before resigning and working in Bougainville, New Guinea, for a number of years, up to and including New Guinea’s independence in the early 1980s.
Leslie was in “the job” for 23 years but it is currently not known if that included his six years with the London Met.
Leslie was partnered with Retired Det Bob Blissett ( the Blizzard ) whilst stationed at Nowra.
Leslie’s’ years in PNG included the violent uprising and race riots. he was the 2 I.C. at Bougainville Copper Mine, as head of Security & Safety.
Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954),
Tuesday 8 July 1952, page 5
Fugitive chased by nurses
While nurses were chasing a man at Woollahra last night a young constable jumped from a bus and brought him down with a flying tackle.
Police say that the nurses saw a man in one of the rooms at the Karitane Mothercraft and Training Centre, Woollahra.
The man jumped through a window, smashing the glass.
Six nurses chased him along Nelson Street, shouting, “Stop thief.”
Constable Leslie Gerald Smith, who was off duty and travelling in a bus, heard their shouts.
He jumped off the bus, chased the man and threw him to the ground.
Constable Smith, who joined the N.S.W. police less than a month ago, was formerly a London policeman for six years.
At Paddington, police charged a 23-years-old laborer with stealing and malicious damage to property.
Bob WaitesRest In Peace Pete. He skied with us for many years as part of the Moose Patrol. A group of cops who started skiing together 36 years ago.
Ben PearsonPete was a fellow class mate (we were the last of the old 12 week classes before modified PREP) and was larger than life even during class 232.
I often laugh about the water pistol fights between towers 7 and 8 that we both took part in.
Lots of great memories of a gentleman, scallywag and a genuine great bloke.
So sorry to hear of your loss – way too young for you to go my friend.
In the words of one of our instructors – Sgt Bruce Magee – “Stand easy Trainee”, but I would add “we will take it from here”.
Peter Clifford Neal MATHEWS
25/09/2019
Peter Clifford Neal MATHEWS
AKA ?
Late of Lambs Valley, NSW
‘passed’ whilst returning home from the 10th annual Police Wall To Wall Ride for Remembrance – 2019. We lost a VicPol member on the 9th Ride in 2018
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 172
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 19717
Rank: Initial Training – commenced 25 May 1981
Probationary Constable – appointed 14 August 1981
Constable 1st Class – appointed 29 August 1986 * 2 weeks loss of Seniority
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Inspector
Stations: ?, Maroubra, Newcastle, Hunter Region SWOS, S.O.Gs – Maitland, Central Hunter L.A.C. – Retirement
Service: From 25 May 1981 to 29 September 2008 = 27+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( SenCon )
Born: Monday 23 August 1954
Died on: Monday 16 September 2019 about 12.10pm
Age: 65 yrs 24 days
Cause: MVA – Rider – Private Motor Cycle -v- Private Motor Cycle from opposite direction
Event location: Bylong Valley Way, Bylong – north of Rylstone, NSW
Event date: Monday 16 September 2019 about 12.10pm
Funeral date: Thursday 26 September 2019 @ noon
Funeral location: St Peters Anglican Church, 47 William St, East Maitland, NSW
#in lieu of flowers, donations to NSW Farmers’ Drought Relief may be left at the church.
Wake location: TBA
Funeral Parlour: Fry Brothers – 02 4933 6155
Buried at: TBA
Memorial located at: TBA
Peter MATHEWS on the 2019 Wall to Wall Police Ride of Remembrance. Photo taken Monday morning – 3 hours prior to losing Peter.
Peter MATHEWS with Scott STEVENSON ( # 24852 ) at the 2016 Wall to Wall Police Ride of Remembrance.
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
One man has died and another is fighting for life after a motorcycle accident at Bylong
One man has been killed and another is fighting for life after a motorcycle crash at Bylong.
Police say just after midday yesterday a 65-year-old man was riding a motorcycle north along the Bylong Valley Way when he collided with another motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction.
Tragically the 65-year-old died at the scene.
The 54-year-old male rider of the other bike suffered internal injuries and was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Officers from Orana Mid Western Police District attended the scene and commenced an investigation.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner and investigations are continuing.
Yesterday, Peter was tragically killed in a two motorcycle collision near RYLSTONE, NSW whilst returning from ‘The Annual WALL 2 WALL ride’.
A Dr Keith BRENNAN was on the scene with Peter receiving Emergency care by the subject doctor and fellow members of “The Newy Crew” who tried desperately to bring him home. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful with Peter passing away in the care of his mates…
Thoughts go out to his wife Kate & family
Ray Robinson
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Please take a minute to reflect on one of our ‘Retired Members’ who was tragically killed travelling home from the Wall to Wall Ride yesterday.
Our Brother is well known to some of our COM members.
RIP Peter Mathews. I am sure all of our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.
From the NSW Police page.
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Bylong in the state’s Western Region today.
About 12.10pm (Monday 16 September 2019), a 65-year-old man was riding a motorcycle north on Bylong Valley Way when he collided with another motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction.
The 65-year-old man died at the scene; the 54-year-old male rider of the other motorbike suffered internal injuries and was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Officers from Orana Mid Western Police District attended the scene and commenced an investigation.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Police Ode
As the sun surely sets: dawn will see it arise,
for service, above self, demands its own prize.
You have fought the good fight: life’s race has been run, and peace, your reward, for eternity begun.
And we that are left, shall never forget, rest in peace friend and colleague, for the sun has now set.
We will remember.
Hasten the dawn.
Larry Hoffman R.I.P. brother.
Stevenson Scott It was a tragic day, “The Newy Crew” will miss our brother and he will Rest in Peace, many members tried hard to try and get him home!!
Sadly we were unable to help him….a wonderful friend and colleague.
RIP Mate. Peter MATHEWS …Love ALWAYS Tangles XO
Ray RobinsonThoughts are with you and the others who were at the scene Stevo. I will amend the post to include his name matey..
Robert Redfern Stevenson Scott thoughts with you all and the family.
Rodger Newman Stevenson Scott. Kudos to the riders who were with him. A sad day indeed.
John Novak R.I.P.
David CraneRIP ????
Chris Harriss R.I.P
Peter Gould So bloody sad. Rest in Peace.
Robert Redfern Terrible news. Never forgotten. Rest In Peace Peter.
Peter J. Johnson Rest in Peace Brother.
Rodger Newman RIP brother.
Mal Brown Rest In Peace.
Enjoy the highways you now ride.
Les Cooper Very sad. Condolences to all. R.I.P.
Jeff Rey RIP
Vic Chin Rest in Peace
Garry William Morgan Sad to hear, Rest in Peace ????
Bijay Chand R.I.P.
Rene Markerink R I P ????
Graham Lovelace RIP
Mark Jones Rest In Peace..
Bill Whitlow Rest in peace Sir!
Robert NorvalRest In Peace.
Kris Dundee RIP
Craig Price RIP Brother
Peter J. Johnson Rest in Peace Brother.
PG Bags RIP
Eoin James Peters Sad news indeed. RIP.
Russ Lang RIP
Robert Carmody RIP Peter
Steve Barnes RIP Peter
Jim McCabe Thoughts and prayers.
Don Roberts RIP Peter
John CookeRIP Pete my friend
Neal White So sorry to read of another brother lost to us. All sunny rides now. RIP Peter.
Mark Doubleday RIP brother in blue
Bob Moran RIP
Aloysious Thumb RIP Blue Brother
Steve Papworth Rest in Peace
Stuart Macpherson Shit
Stuart Macpherson RIP Pete
Rob McClennon Tragic News, RIP…
Mark Góòdwin Very sad. Two years in a row now! Thoughts are with Peter’s family & his Newcastle riding buddies. RIP brother in blue.
John Ludewig Sad time…really hits home when it is one of us….rest In Peace Pete!
BIlly Joe RIP
Brad Donald RIP brother
Felicity Harley RIP…so tragic, again…
Jazza Jazzmania RIP
Lee Howell:
Way Too Sad after a great event focused on support and remembrance. RIP fellow rider and fellow brother in blue.
September 21, 2019
From the old Maroubra days through to the brilliant times I spent with you and beautiful Kate in Newcastle including bridesmaid at your wedding. So many wonderful memories of a genuine great bloke. Devastated.
Much loved father of JOSHUA and KEIRRA, GABRIELLE and JON, SKYLA, and ELIZA.
Beloved brother and brother in law of KEVIN and HELEN, MAREE, SUE, JUDITH, COLIN and KAREN. Much loved member of the MATHEWS and MOORE families and dedicated, long serving Police Officer.
Family and friends are warmly invited to the Celebration of PETER’s life at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Williams St, East Maitland on THURSDAY, 26th September, 2019 at 12noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations to NSW Farmers’ Drought Relief may be left at the church.
September 28, 2019
Peter was a good, kind and gentle man. A great Police Officer who I respected greatly. My deepest sympathies to his wife Kate and all his family.
Tony Morales
Antonio Morales,
Thornton, New South Wales
September 26, 2019
My deepest sympathies to Peters family and Police family, friends. I have very fond memories of working with Peter in Newcastle and the North West.
REST IN PEACE my friend.
Tony and Karen JEFFERSON.
September 26, 2019
Rest in peace Peter, you will be sadly missed. Condolences to Kate and family.
Michael Haller
September 25, 2019
Rest peacefully my old mate Peter. I will miss you mate and your friendship. You were a great husband, dad, son and cop. I loved working with you Pete as you never took a step backwards and had a heart like Pharlap. You always had our backs in Hunter Region SWOS and even everyday policing, especially helping you out with your multitude of important search warrants. I loved playing touch footy with you mate and we pulled the hell out a lot bigger guys in the tug -o- war at the Sydney police Olympics in 1988. You adored your beautiful wife Kate and your family. I hope they are all okay but am sure they are hurting terribly and missing you so much. Till we catch up again brother, rest well and be proud that you lived a wonderful life and was loved by all of us.
Service: From? ? pre June 1959 to 26 October 1989 = 30 years Service
Time in Retirement: 29 years, 10 months, 14 days
Age at Retirement: 54 years, 2 months, 10 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )
Born: Friday 16 August 1935
Died on: Monday 9 September 2019
Age: 84 yrs 24 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 18 September 2019 @ 1.30pm
Funeral location: West Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals – Camden 02 4655 8265
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
Bankstown Detectives: C1979Back 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.
ALLAN 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.
Family and friends of Allan are kindly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in the West Chapel of Pinegrove Crematorium, Kington St, Minchinbury on Wednesday, 18t h September, 2019 Commencing at 1.30pm.
Bankstown Detectives: C1979Back Row ( L – R )