John Frederick YORKE
John Frederick YORKE
AKA JACK
Late of Morgan St, Adamstown
Is the Great Grandson of Constable William OXLEY – NSWPF
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?, Newcastle ( last 11 years )
Service: From ? ? 1920 to 18 January 1936 = 16 years Service
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World War I
Australian Imperial Force
Regiment: 53rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
Enlisted: 28 February 1916
Service # 2022
Rank: Private ( Machine Gunner )
Embarkation: from Sydney on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 23 June 1916
Age at embarkation: 25
Occupation: Labourer
Address: ‘ Lindburn ‘, Mudgee, NSW
Next of kin: Father, Robert John Yorke, ‘ Lindburn ‘, Mudgee, NSW
Religion: Church of England
Single / Married: Single
Returned to Australia: 5 April 1919
Awards: ?
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Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 27 October 1890 at Cooyal, Mudgee, NSW
Died on: Saturday 18 January 1936
Age: 44
Cause: Heart trouble & disabilities sustained at the Great War – WWI
Event location: Home – Morgan St, Adamstown
Event date: Saturday 18 January 1936
Funeral date: Sunday 19 January 1936 @ 2.15pm
Funeral location: Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, Perkin St, Newcastle then Graveside – Sandgate Cemetery via Civic Railway Station
Funeral Parlour: David Lloyd Funeral Director
Buried at: Sandgate Cemetery,
GPS of Grave: -32.867239428, 151.706454238
Anglican 2, Section 139, Lot 78
Memorial located at: ?
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 3 February 1936, page 6
ANOTHER DIGGER PASSES
Constable Yorke Hears Last Call
A GALLANT digger, fine comrade and splendid citizen, in the person of Constable J. F. Yorke, ” went west ” at Adamstown quite recently, and Australia is the poorer by his passing.
Son of Mr Robert J. Yorke, a pioneer settler of the Linburn district, deceased spent his early life among us, and won for himself friends among all classes of the community.
When the war drums sounded he, with other young patriots, sprang to arms, and on the other side he did honor to the country which reared him.
As a machine gunner in the 53rd battalion, he fought with the cool courage of a veteran, and returned to Australia with a proud record of service.
The police force then attracted him, and he linked up with the northern branch.
For about 14 years he fulfilled a public duty with the same splendid spirit which characterised his war service, and earned the respect of those among whom he served and the confidence of his officers. The high esteem in which he was held made itself manifest at his funeral, the sad cortege being one of the most impressive seen in the north for many years.
From the War Memorial Institute, Newcastle, marched over 70 members of the police force, including the officer in charge of the division (also representative of the Commissioner). Inspectors Aspery, McAlpine and Davis, and other prominent officials.
A sorrowing widow and six children are left to mourn a devoted husband and father, and their grief is great. His venerable father, who has borne up with great fortitude under the buffetings of adversity, will have the deepest sympathy of the whole district.
Other members of the bereaved family are Mr Stan Yorke (brother). Mrs Drew (sister,. Home Rule), and Mrs B. Pyne (sister, Sydney).
The ” Guardian ” sympathises with the sorrowing family who, however, will. And some consolation in the knowledge that their loved one was held In such universal respect.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954), Monday 20 January 1936, page 6
POLICE MARCH
Funeral of Constable Yorke
Headed by the band of the 2/35th Battalion, 70 members of the Newcastle police force, led by Constable S. ( Stephen ) Pender, marched yesterday at the funeral of Constable John Frederick Yorke, who died suddenly at his home at Adamstown early on Saturday morning.
The funeral left the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, Perkin-street, yesterday, and proceeded to the Civic railway station, and then to Sandgate Cemetery.
The coffin was draped in the Union Jack.
The chief mourners were the widow, the father, Mr. Robert Yorke, of Linburn, near Mudgee: sisters. Mesdames C. H. Raisin, of Linburn, S. Pyne, of Sydney, Mrs. A. James, mother-in-law, of Home Ride, near Gulgong: Mesdames Esther Simpson. A. James, and Miss T. James sisters-in-law: Mr. Edgar James, brother-in-law of Home Rule; and the Mayor of Paddington (Ald. T. J. Whelan), a close friend.
The pall-bearers were Constables W. S. Brady, H, G. Brady, K. J. Costello. and E. Francis. Detectives E. H. Schumack and C. W. R. McMahon. and Messrs. W. Yates and A. Williams, representing the Adamstown Bowling Club.
Rev. M. M. Redman, of the Church of England, Adamstown, held the graveside service.
The service of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, of which Constable Yorke had been a member, was read by the Deputy Grand Master ( Bro. G. Kelly ).
Constable Yorke was born at Mudgee 44 years ago.
Death was due to heart trouble and the effects of disabilities sustained at the Great War, where he served three years with the 53rd Battalion.
He is survived by his widow and six children.
Quiet and unassuming, he was popular in the police force which he joined 16 years ago.
He had been stationed at Newcastle for the past 11 years.
Among those present at the funeral were the Officer in charge of the North-Eastern police district (Mr. J. H. White), who represented he Commissioner of Police (Mr. W. J. Mackay): Inspectors J. H. Aspery, A. G. McAlpin. and F. Noble: Messrs. W. Snow, President, and G. Hook, Secretary representing the Friendly Societies’ Association; Mr. J. Tarn, Assistant Clerk of Petty Sessions, representing the staff of the Newcastle Courthouse: and several members of the Adamstown Bowling Club.
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 26 May 1919, page 2
Returned Soldiers.
Private J. Yorke, son of Mr. Robert Yorke, of Linburn arrived home on Saturday morning looking remarkably well.
William Albert STUBBS
William Albert STUBBS
Late of Janet St, Merewether, NSW
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # Q 8773
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 February 1908
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 7 April 1929 ( Seniority date = 1 January 1928 )
Final Rank: Sgt 3/c Death
Stations: ?, Central – 1 Division, 11 Division, Dubbo, Narromine ( 4 years up to Jan 1913 ), 14 Division, 12 Division – Kogarah ( promoted to Sgt about 1926 ), Narromine – August 1927, Newcastle West – from August 1927 – May 1935, Newcastle – from May 1935 – Death
Service: From 12 February 1908 to 1 September 1936 = 28 years Service
Time in Retirement: 0
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Friday 27 August 1886 in NSW
Died on: Tuesday 1 September 1936 @ 9.30pm
Age: 50 years, 0 months, 5 days
Cause: ?, Long illness
Event location: Home – Janet St, Merewether, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: Wood Coffill’s funeral parlour chapel, Newcastle
Funeral Parlour: Wood Coffill’s funeral parlors
Buried at: Sandgate Cemetery, 116 Maitland Rd, Sandgate ( Newcastle )
Anglican Section # 2 – 116 – 3
GPS of Grave: -32.86777848793627, 151.7072710064682
Memorial located at: ?
WILLIAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
WILLIAM is NOT mentioned on the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance at the S.P.C. – Although is entitled to be
Elaine May CUTHBERT
Elaine May CUTHBERT
Widow of Tom ( # 9079 )
Late of Coffs Harbour area
New South Wales Police Force
Rank: Police Wife / Police Widow
Stations: ?
Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Monday 4 June 2018
Age: 87
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 7 June 2018 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Karangi Cemetery, Coramba Rd, Karangi – Coffs Harbour
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
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Clinton Murray PHEENEY
Clinton Murray PHEENEY APM
AKA Clint
Late of Tamworth, NSW
NSW Police Cadet # 3185
“possibly” Redfern Police Academy Class 158
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17847
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 7 July 1975 ( aged 16 years, 3 months, 28 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 9 March 1978 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Detectives Training Course # 22 / 1990 ( topped the course )
Senior Constable – appointed 9 March 1987
Detective Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: Detective Superintendent
Stations: ?, Hay HWP, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo – Crime Manager – Orana LAC, Tamworth ( 2008 – 2018 ) – Oxley LAC – Supt
Service: From 7 July 1975 to 11 January 2018 = 42 years, 6 months, 4 days Service
Time in Retirement: 0 years, 4 months, 24 days
Age at Leaving NSWPF: 58 years, 10 months, 2 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1991
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted ?
Police Service Medal – granted ?
1st Clasp to Police Service Medal – granted ?
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 26 January 2015
Born: Monday 9 March 1959
Died on: Monday 4 June 2018 ( 5 months from having Retired )
Age: 59 years, 2 months, 26 days
Cause: Cancer
Event location: Home
Event date: Monday 4 June 2018
Funeral date: Wednesday 13 June 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens Chapel, 1040 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth
Funeral Parlour: Lincoln Grove
Buried at: ? ( No find on their database – searched 140623 )
Memorial located at: ?
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Colleagues,
I can confirm that all are welcome to attend to pay their respects to Clint at the funeral.
Suitable day dress means no uniforms.
Following the service, family friends and former colleagues are invited to attend the Calala Inn, Calala to share memories and celebrate Clint’s life.
5 Feb 2015
Show of force: Tamworth’s top cop, mayor back medical marijuana
THE extraordinary cascade of support in Tamworth for medical marijuana continues, with the city’s mayor and top cop rallying behind the cause.
Tamworth mayor Col Murray and Oxley local area commander Clint Pheeney yesterday backed the Haslam family’s political campaign to decriminalise the drug for the terminally ill.
They join a host of other local leaders and medical experts in publicly lobbying the state government to change the laws governing medical marijuana.
Superintendent Pheeney, who has been with NSW Police for 39 years, said the case put forward by the Haslams was “overwhelmingly compelling”.
“I have vigorously pursued drug suppliers for many years and will continue to do so,” he said.
“But this is not about loosening the laws; this is about us as a community showing compassion and understanding to people who are suffering terminal illnesses.
“Many suffer unbearable pain that current ‘legal’ drugs are unable to provide relief for.
“I would ask everyone to ask themselves this question: if you or your loved one was suffering severe pain and other chronic symptoms that could be alleviated by the use of a drug such as cannabis, would you perform a criminal act and use it or obtain it for your loved one?
“I dare to say that most would say yes.”
He said changes to the current legislation, as recommended unanimously by a NSW upper house standing committee last year, with a “rigorous governance framework” should be considered.
Cr Murray backed Superintendent Pheeney’s comments, saying his view had changed in recent weeks.
“I’ve given this a lot of thought and done a lot of research since the debate started and I’ve changed my view to become a supporter (of medical marijuana),” Cr Murray said.
“I’m quite happy to stand beside Clint in public and support his words.
“There’s irrefutable medical evidence that there’s cause to consider this form of treatment.”
But Cr Murray, a staunch opponent of recreational drugs, said medical marijuana would have to be strictly policed.
“I have absolutely zero tolerance for marijuana as a recreational drug; it’s a scourge on our society,” he said.
Local businesswoman Lucy Haslam, whose 24-year-old son Daniel has terminal bowel cancer and found relief from cannabis, said she was overwhelmed by the support.
“It’s great to have the support of someone like Col, and for a senior police officer to publicly make the distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is amazing,” Mrs Haslam said.
A petition calling on the state government to legislate for medical marijuana now has almost 27,000 signatures.
24 November, 2014 3:58PM AEDT
Tamworth leads national conversation on medicinal cannabis
One of the most conservative seats in NSW will this weekend lead a national conversation on medicinal cannabis
It was March this year; a most unlikely family started a most unlikely campaign.
In the court yard of a coffee shop in Tamworth, I sat opposite local Mum, Lucy Haslam and she told me about her son 24 year old Dan who was dying of cancer.
She explained how he had recently found that cannabis offered him some relief to the nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite caused by his treatment.
Since then Lucy, Dan and their family have been on an incredible journey, calling on the NSW Government to adopt the findings of its own upper house parliamentary inquiry and decriminalise cannabis for the critically and terminally ill.
The family’s efforts have since been rewarded with the state government moving to offer its support and promise to run a trial.
The Premier, Mike Baird with also officially open this weekend’s medicinal cannabis symposium organised by Mrs Haslam.
This week on the Morning Show we’ve been finding out more about the symposium.
We’ve spoken to Lucy Haslam about what she hopes the symposium will achieve.
Seven network senior reporter and presenter Helen Kapalos will MC the event. Helen first covered the story for the ‘Sunday Night’ program earlier this year and says she is now determined to see a result.
Dr David Allsop is a Research Fellow in Psychopharmacology and Addiction Medicine at the School of Psychology at University of Sydney. He’ll be providing an Australian perspective on cannabinoid research
Former Australian Federal Police Commissioner, Mick Palmer has also been invited to speak at the forum.
Mr Palmer says the current approach to drug management in Australia is not working.
“The evidence is almost overwhelming, the current prohibition approach to illicit drugs and cannabis has been an abject failure, and to keep focusing on people for using and possessing as if they are criminals, and to deal with that in a criminal way is to avoid the reality of the problem.”
“Supply can be controlled, particularly for medicinal cannabis, the impetus would be for it to be prescribed by medically authorised doctors or pharmacists, and that it would be delivered on a needs basis. To me it is almost a no brainer to deny it.”
“The momentum has started and it is irresistible.”
Green’s Senator, Richard Di Natalie will preview a piece of federal legislation he plans to introduce in parliament next week on legalising medicinal cannabis at the symposium.
He says the system could be modelled on the federally regulated poppy industry.
“A national uniform framework and then it is up to each state to decide whether they opt in to that. We think that it is just common sense that states would prefer to have this legislated nationally, that there is a consistent set of laws, it means that individuals who are using the drug through a prescription from a doctor are exempt from any criminal prosecutions. It means that rather than have state government’s introducing policies around trials and so on that we can go ahead and do this properly in the same ways as we do other medicines.”
He says he’s seeking a chance to brief the Prime Minister,
“It would take months to establish the regulator and so on, but in the end of you do it properly, it will be much quicker than going down the route of clinical trials, I think the evidence is very clear, we know medicinal cannabis is effective for some specific medical conditions like nausea from chemotherapy and so on, and for those conditions, we just need to move quickly.”
In December the Government is expected to reveal compassionate changes to police discretionary powers around allowing people with terminal illness or cancer use of medicinal cannabis.
It is also expected to outline the tender process for at least three clinical trials of medicinal cannabis for adults and children.
The Premier has asked Parliamentary Secretary and Liberal MLC, Catherine Cusack to support the working group developing the government’s response. She says more details will be revealed in December.
The Oxley Local Area Commander, Superintendent Clint Pheeney was a part of the symposium’s law and order panel, he says he has suffered no repercussions since speaking out in support of the Haslam’s earlier this year.
Cancer Doctor, Police Chief recognised in Australia Day Honours
Updated
A number of community members across the New England North West have been recognised with Australia Day honours.
The list includes cancer specialist Dr Robert Smee, now a Member of the Order of Australia, and Superintendent Clint Pheeney, recognised with an Australian Police Medal.
The Head of the Oxley Local Area Command, Superintendent Clint Pheeney, has received an Australian Police Medal.
The award makes special mention of Superintendent Pheeney’s leadership in the aftermath of the shooting death of Tamworth Highway Patrol Officer, Senior Constable David Rixon, in 2012.
Superintendent Pheeney said that incident was the most difficult time in his career but he was buoyed by the way police in Tamworth rallied together to support one another.
“A leader is really no better than the people around him, and I would have to say that from the most junior Constable up to senior members of the management team, everyone bonded together and supported one another,” he said.
“I was immensely proud that I was their Commander during that period of time.
Commander Pheeney is one of only a handful of NSW Police to be recognised this year.
He said working with the community is one of the best parts of the job.
“With all the negatives and all the bad things that police see, we also see some really good things where, members of the community save other people’s lives or where police have in the past rescued people out of motor vehicles or houses on fire and those people have lived,” he said.
“We see people at their worst but we also see them at their best.”
Superintendent Pheeney joined the NSW Police Force in 1975, and has been in Tamworth since 2008.
Michael John HORNE
Michael John HORNE
AKA MICK & CRACKER
Late of Merimbula, NSW
New South Wales Police Force
Academy Class 225
Regd. # 23417
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on 5 January 1987 ( aged 23 years, 26 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 27 March 1987 ( aged 23 years, 3 months, 17 days )
Constable – appointed 27 March 1988
Senior Constable – Retired HOD
Stations: ?, Blacktown GD’s, Holbrook HWP ( 1990s ), ?, Bega HWP ( 1999 – 2009 ) – HOD
Service: From 5 January 1987 to 17 September 2009 = 22 years, 8 months, 12 days Service
Age at Retirement: 45 years, 9 months, 7 days
Time in Retirement: 8 years, 8 months, 17 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – however
National Medal – granted ? ? 2004
National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? ?
Born: Tuesday 10 December 1963
Died on: Sunday 3 June 2018 – St George Hospital ICU
Age: 54
Cause: Murdered – hit to head with hammer
Event location: Sapphire Coast Drive, Bournda – Bega, NSW
Event date: Friday 1 June 2018
Funeral date: Saturday 16 June 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Zingel Pce, Bega
Funeral Parlour: ?
Wake: After the funeral, friends will be meeting at Club Sapphire, 119 Main St, Merimbula.
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
MICK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Funeral location: TBA
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Bega tragedy: Killed by his last offer of help, rest in peace Mick Horne
An offer of help and assistance by retired police officer Mick Horne has cost him his life.
The 54-year-old Merimbula resident died in hospital yesterday following Friday evening’s horrific attacks in Bega.
Mr Horne retired as a Senior Constable in 2009 after serving at Bega Traffic & Highway Patrol Command.
At about 3.30pm on Friday (June 1), 71-year-old Thomas Winner and his 69-year-old wife Gail were stabbed in their East Street home by a man alleged to be their grandson, 20-year-old Murray Deakin.
Tragically, Mrs Winner died at the South East Regional Hospital shortly after, while Mr Winner remains in Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.
In the hour that followed, officers from the South Coast Police District pursued a car belonging to the couple, which was allegedly being driven by Deakin.
At about 4.40pm, Mr Horne, who appears to have stopped to offer assistance to Deakin on Sapphire Coast Drive at Bournda, thinking he was a motorist in need, was allegedly struck in the head with a hammer.
Police allege Deakin then made off with the 54-year-old’s vehicle before crashing it and running into bushland.
A father to one son, Mr Horne was airlifted to St George Hospital where he died early yesterday afternoon (June 3).
Appearing in Batemans Bay Court earlier today via a video link, Deakin did not enter a plea but now faces two murder charges.
Fairfax Media reports the 2o-year-old told the court he was sorry, before speaking briefly of drug and mental health issues.
Police say Mr Horne’s family has asked for privacy and won’t be making any statement to the media.
Speaking to the RiotACT, Merimbula’s Jase Holly says the community has lost one of its pillars.
“I got to know him and his son Tom through the local AFL club,” he says. “He was a doting father and loving husband to Mel, who in recent years fought off serious health issues with the support of Mick at her side.
“Mick was an avid sport fisherman and he loved taking any opportunity for fishing banter! I will always remember one morning when I was towing the boat home and was surprised when the flashing lights of a police pursuit car were flashing behind me. What had I possibly done wrong? Then I saw Mick walking up to the window.
“Not realising it was me, he just wanted to have a good look over the boat as it had struck his eye as “a good bit of gear.” In typical Mick form, he spent about 30 minutes going over all the little bits of customisation taking away a few ideas for his own boat set-up.
“As a cop, Mick was fair without fault, a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and a loving family man. He was a friend to everyone that knew him and I think the last time I saw him summed Mick up perfectly.
“As we waited in the barbers for a haircut, he was ahead of me in the queue but when his time came he let me go first so I could get back to work, it also gave him some extra time to talk fishing with everyone in the room!
“R.I.P. Michael Horne, you died offering help and service to someone in distress. Your legacy will shine in all that knew you.”
Other friends have expressed their condolences and paid tribute via social media.
“Mick Horne you died attempting to protect and serve, being a former police officer. Stopping to assist someone you thought needed help only to be attacked in the process.” – Marie Hart on Facebook.
“He sure was a lovely chap and thought he was doing the right thing and paid the ultimate price. So so sad RIP Mick.” – Rick Stafford on Facebook.
“Thinking of Mick and family so very sad. Prayers of strength and love.” – Andy O’Donnell on Facebook.
“So sorry to hear the sad news thoughts and prayers for Mick Horne’s family he was a wonderful man.” – Evi Scott on Facebook.
Investigations into the incident continue, with detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad assisting local police.
Police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page. The information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Bega tragedy: Killed by his last offer of help, rest in peace Mick Horne
Bega attack: Man accused of killing grandmother charged with second murder
Updated
A man accused of killing his grandmother in the NSW south coast town of Bega last week has now been charged with the murder of a 54-year-old former police officer, who died in hospital yesterday.
Police alleged 20-year-old Murray Deakin stole Michael Horne’s car and attacked him with a hammer, after earlier stabbing his grandparents at their East Street home in Bega on Friday.
Mr Deakin appeared in Batemans Bay Local Court today where a charge of wounding with intent to kill Mr Horne was upgraded to a murder charge.
He spoke via video link.
“I’m sorry, I used psychedelic drugs and I have a family history of schizophrenia,” he said.
The magistrate interjected, telling him it was best to let his lawyer speak on his behalf.
He did not apply for bail and will reappear in court in August.
Mr Deakin had already been charged with the murder of his grandmother Gail Winner, aged 69, who died in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in her East Street home.
His grandfather Thomas Winner, 71, remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was also allegedly attacked by his grandson at his home.
Mr Horne was allegedly attacked by Mr Deakin as he tried to steal his car on Sapphire Coast Drive in Bournda, 20 kilometres south of the initial attack.
New South Wales Police said Mr Horne retired as a senior constable in 2009 after serving in the Bega Traffic and Highway Patrol Command.
The events unfolded about 3:35pm on Friday when a passing motorist was flagged down by Mr Winner.
Witnesses said they saw a man lying on the ground, covered in blood and desperately trying to flag down help.
When emergency services arrived, they also found Mrs Winner, who was critically injured.
She died in hospital after the attack, while Mr Winner remains in a critical condition at Canberra Hospital.
An hour after emergency services became aware of the stabbing attacks, Mr Deakin allegedly tried to steal Mr Horne’s car.
Friends of Mr and Ms Winner told the ABC the couple were kind and that the attack had come as a shock to the small community.
Mr Horne’s family has requested privacy.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-04/alleged-bega-attacker-faces-second-murder-charge/9831014
Second victim of South Coast rampage named as former policeman
A man accused of murdering his grandmother and critically wounding his grandfather, then fatally wounding a former NSW police officer on the Far South Coast of NSW has told a court he is sorry.
Murray Deakin, 20, appeared briefly in Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday charged over the stabbing of his grandparents Gail and Thomas Winner at their home in East Street, Bega, on Friday.
Mrs Winner, 69, died at the South East Regional Hospital and Mr Winner, 71, remains in a critical condition in Canberra Hospital.
Mick Horne, a 54-year-old former senior constable with NSW Police, was allegedly attacked with a hammer during a carjacking in the neighbouring town of Bournda. He died as a result of his wounds in St Georges Hospital on Sunday afternoon.
Police said the rampage began about 3.30pm on Friday when Mr Deakin stabbed his grandparents at their home, before fleeing in their car.
It is alleged that, after abandoning the car in Bournda, he carjacked another vehicle, using a hammer to attack Mr Horne, the driver.
A female passenger in the car escaped without injury.
The incident sparked a five-hour manhunt involving specialist tactical police, negotiators and PolAir.
On Monday, Mr Deakin faced Batemans Bay Local Court via audio-visual link charged with two counts of murder and two counts of wounding with intent to murder. He is yet to enter pleas.
Defence solicitor Keely Boom did not apply for his release on Monday and bail was formally refused.
Mr Deakin told the court he was sorry for his actions and spoke of his history of mental health issues.
“I’m so sorry,” Mr Deakin said. “I have a family history of schizophrenia.”
Mr Deakin went on to tell the court of his history with “psychedelic drugs”, before magistrate Mark Douglass cut him off.
Prosecutor Sergeant Mark Chaplin submitted two forensic procedure applications to the court, which were approved.
Mr Horne was awarded a medal in 2004 for his 15 years’ service with the force.
He has been described by community members on social media as a “wonderful man” and a “lovely chap … who paid the ultimate price”.
Chief Inspector Susan Charman-Horton said on Saturday the rampage was “just a terrible event“.
“The local community would be quite upset by the incident. This is not something that is usual in the area,” she said.
“[Mr Deakin] was unwell [when he was arrested]; he needed to be taken to hospital to be looked at by an expert.”
Mr Deakin is due back in court in August.
Blood and hair samples will now be taken from Mr Deakin.
Mr Horne retired as a senior constable in 2009 after serving at Bega Traffic & Highway Patrol Command, NSW Police said in a statement on Monday.
“The family would appreciate privacy at this time,” the statement read.
Robert John RODGERS
Robert John RODGERS
Late of 1 Ashburner St, Manly
” The last Mounted Policeman attached to the Metropolitan Force “
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘ Q ‘ 4667
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Mounted Constable – appointed 20 March 1884
Mounted Sergeant
Mounted Senior Sergeant – appointed February 1909
Stations: ?, ‘possibly’ Kogarah ( SenCon ), Manly ( Sgt )
Service: From 20 March 1884 to ? ? ? = 30 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? 1860, England
Died on: Tuesday 5 January 1915
Age: 54
Cause: ?
Event location: Manly
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Manly Cemetery, Harland St, Manly
Grave location: Section U, Plot # 299
GPS of Grave: -33.7919622858797, 151.271380220762
Memorial location: ?
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Tamworth Daily Observer (NSW : 1910 – 1916), Friday 8 January 1915, page 1
The death occurred at Manly of ex Sergeant Robert John Rodgers, who recently retired from the police force owing to ill-health.
He bad been in the service 30 years, and was the last mounted man attached to the Metropolitan Force.
Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931), Wednesday 20 January 1909, page 7
POLICE PROMOTIONS.
The following promotions for the metropolitan police district have been approved by the Inspector-General of Police, to take effect from 1st proximo:- Sergeant Robert J. Rodgers, to be Senior-Sergeant : Senior-constable Thomas Mankey to be Sergeant : Constable Robert Reed to be senior-constable.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/113344480
Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 – 1930), Saturday 30 April 1898, page 12
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
The following notifications appear in the “Government Gazette” issued yesterday: —
Senior-constable Robert John Rodgers, of Kogarah, to be sub-Inspector under the Licensing Acts, 1882 – 83, for the metropolitan licensing district, to take effect from the date of commencing duty.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/238363884
Barry John O’BRIEN
Barry John O’BRIEN
Late of Pt Stephens, NSW
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Academy – Redfern – Class # 042
Regd. # 8192
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on 18 July 1955 ( 26 years & 25 days old )
Probationary Constable – appointed 29 August 1955 ( 26 years, 2 mths, 6 days old )
Senior Constable – appointed 29 August 1966
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Inspector – Retirement
Stations: Communications Branch ( Entire Service ) – Retirement
Service: From 18 July 1955 to 23 December 1986 = 31 years, 5 months & 5 days Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Sunday 23 June 1929
Died on: Monday 21 May 2018
Age: 88 years, 10 months, 28 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 1 June 2018 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: France Family Funeral Chapel, 45 Stockton St, Nelson Bay
Funeral Parlour: France Family Funeral Chapel
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
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All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.
The O’Brien family have accepted an offer of police involvement at the funeral service. The Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will provide uniformed personnel to attend the service.
21st May 2018
Aged 88 Years
Of Regis, Port Stephens
Dearly loved husband of Shirley (dec’d),
and a much loved grandfather and great grandfather.
Family and Friends are invited to attend BARRY’s Funeral Service to be held in the France Family Funeral Chapel, 45 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay on FRIDAY 1/6/2018 at 10.30am.
Published in Port Stephens Examiner on May 31, 2018
Barry O’BRIEN was a class mate back in 1955, My reg.No.8167 his 8192.
Barry had just came out of the RAN and back from Korea. I think he did his Radio Techs license in the Navy and served with my brother (also a Sparky) on the HMAS Sydney.
Barry never wore a uniform and went straight into the Communication section where he served his whole service.
I think you will find he and Bruce Waters kicked off the BAS Section in Redfern back in the 60s.
Has the same name as my old mate Barry John (Muktah) O’BRIEN from Fairy Meadow.
This is the only photo I have of him, taken out of our class photo.
Michael Thomas DeCourcey O’BRIEN
Michael Thomas DeCourcey O’BRIEN
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘Q‘ 6158
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Probationary Constable – Death
Stations: Central – 1 Division – Death
Service: From 17 March 1891 to 31 May 1891 = 6 WEEKS Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? c1865 – Ireland
Died on: Sunday 31 May 1891 about 1pm at Sydney Hospital
Age: 25
Cause: Horse accident – struck by horse and run over by buggy
Event location: Goulburn St & George St, Sydney CBD
Event date: Saturday 30 May 1891 about 8am
Funeral date: Wednesday 3 June 1891
Funeral location: Rookwood Necropolis
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Catholic Section, Sec M1, FF, 144
Grave location: [codepeople-post-map]
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_green]MICHAEL IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_green] * Added to National Police Memorial in 2017
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Kevin Banister
Probationary Constable Michael Thomas DeCourcey O’BRIEN
Born c1865 Ireland.
Died 31/5/1891 aged 26. About 8am on Saturday 30 May, 1891 Probationary Constable O’Brien was on duty in the vicinity of Goulburn and George Streets, Sydney when he attempted to stop a runaway horse and buggy. As he did so he was struck by the horse, knocked to the ground, and was run over by the buggy. He was taken to the Sydney Hospital suffering from extensive head injuries however he passed away about 1pm the following day. He was in the Police for only 6 weeks. He was a single man.
A number of newspaper reports state that he had a large funeral attended by many Police from the Inspector General down with a long Police procession leaving from Sydney hospital where he died from his injuries.
According to the SMH 2/6/1891 the funeral was to leave the Sydney Hospital at 1.30pm on 3/6/1891 for the Necropolis (Rookwood). (Catholic Section) O’Brien, Michael Thomas, 03 Jun 1891, 26, SEC*M1*FF**144.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Monday 1 June 1891, page 4
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1891.
CONSTABLE Michael Thomas O’Brien, who was injured in George-street on Saturday morning whilst attempting to arrest the progress of a runaway horse, died in the Sydney Hospital yesterday afternoon.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13826481
Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Monday 1 June 1891, page 5
the late constable O’Brien.
The Inspector-General of Police has received with extreme concern the report of the death of Constable Thomas De Coursey O’Brien, which adds another number to the honorable list of the police who have sacrificed their lives in the execution of their duty, the force and the public having in this instance lost the services of a promising and efficient officer.
Mr. Fosbery desires that every respect may be shown at the deceased’s funeral by the attendance of as many of his officers and comrades as can be safely spared from duty.
Mr. Fosbery will be present himself.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228177990
Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Monday 1 June 1891, page 6
STOPPING A RUNAWAY.
A Constable Injured.
In his efforts to stop a runaway this morning Constable O’Brien, of No. 1 Station, was somewhat seriously injured. He was on duty in George-street, and when passing the tobacco shop of Messrs. Craig and Aitken a horse attached to a cart belonging to the firm bolted; owing to someone throwing a cracker in front of the animal.
Immediately the runaway made off O’Brien started in pursuit; and, catching up to the horse, seized hold of the reins, when, through the animal swerving, the constable was struck in the chest by the shaft and knocked down.
Before the officer could regain his feet the wheels passed over his body, and O’Brien was left lying on the ground seriously hurt. On being admitted to the Sydney Hospital the victim was seen to have received one or two very nasty scalp wounds, in addition to being seriously injured about the chest and body.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228177996
Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Thursday 4 June 1891, page 6
FUNERAL OF THE LATE CONSTABLE O’BRIEN.
The funeral of the late Constable O’Brien, who succumbed in the Sydney Hospital on Sunday to injuries received the previous day, in a plucky attempt to stop a runaway in George-street, took place this afternoon.
Though only a recent addition to the force, O’Brien had placed himself on the most friendly terms with men and officers alike, and the young fellow’s frank and jovial disposition won what it merited — the high esteem and respect of every comrade.
The funeral, which started from the hospital, was numerously attended, and among those who paid the last tribute to the memory of the deceased were the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. E. Fosbery), Mr. Superintendent Read and nearly all the inspectors of the metropolitan divisions.
About 100 constables walked on foot, preceding the hearse, while about an equal number, including commissioned and non commissioned officers, brought up the rear in cabs and other vehicles. Immediately following the hearse were two mourning couches containing the brother and more intimate friends of the deceased.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228176420
Frank EVANS
Frank EVANS
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘ Q ‘ 7475
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Probationary Constable
Stations: Redfern Police
Service: From 25 January 1900 to 21 April 1900 = 2+ MONTHS Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1875 in Wales
Died on: Saturday 21 April 1900
Age: 28
Cause: Accidentally entangled with a rotating circular saw
Event location: Fresh Food and Ice Company Ltd premises, Harbor and Liverpool Streets, Sydney
Event date: Saturday 21 April 1900
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Rookwood Necropolis in an unmarked grave
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_red]FRANK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
[alert_green]FRANK IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_green] as of 2017
Funeral location: TBA
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Steven JOHNSON
Steven JOHNSON
AKA Jonno
Late of Cambewarra, formerly of North Nowra & Orient Point
Goulburn Police Academy Class 241
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 26376
Rank: P.R.E.P. – Commenced on 30 April 1989
Probationary Constable – appointed 27 October 1989
Peer Support Officer
Senior Sergeant – Coordinator at Leadership Development Directorate, Goulburn ( mid 2000’s ),
Chief Inspector ( Duty Officer ) – appointed 19 October 2008
Chief Inspector ( Duty Officer ) Bowral – Death
Stations: ?, Education & Development Officer ( EDO ) – Broadway Police Stn ( early 1990’s ), Lake Cargelligo ( mid 1990’s ),
Education & Training Command, Nowra, Lake Illawarra, South Region Officer, Bowral – Death
Service: From 30 April 1989 to 22 May 2018 = 29 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
National Medal – granted 19 November 2004
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 20 September 2016
Police Service Medal – granted 30 September 2004
25 year – 3rd Clasp to Police Service Medal – granted on 20 September 2016
Born: 5 October 1970
Died on: Tuesday 22 May 2018
Age: 47
Cause: Suicide – H
Event location: Home
Event date: Tuesday 22 May 2018
Funeral date: Wednesday 30 May 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Rd, Nowra
Funeral Parlour: Murphy Family Funerals, Nowra
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_yellow]STEVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
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Rob Sasagi Cup flyer 2019 – in support for Steve
ABC Illawarra Radio Audio files:
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Steven Johnson
22nd May 2018
At Home
Late of Cambewarra
Formerly of North Nowra and Orient Point
Beloved soulmate and best friend of Sue
Adored Dad of Flynn (Squishy) and Molly (Pickle)
Sadly missed son and son-in-law of John & Carol, Barry & Judy Turner
Much loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle
The Shoalhaven will be so much poorer for the loss of this incredible, community man
Aged 47 years
Jonno’s funeral service will be held at
The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra
on Wednesday 30th May 2018 at 11:00am
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service for Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Network
Jonno’s family invite you to join them for some light refreshments after the service, in the function room at The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.
THIS WILL NOT BE A FULL POLICE FUNERAL
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/permalink/1146762998798366/
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Koz
Death of former Illawarra police officer Steven ‘Jonno’ Johnson shocks community
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Cydonee Mardon
The Illawarra police community is mourning the sudden loss of a well-loved and respected senior community-based cop.
Chief Inspector Steven “Jonno” Johnson, formerly of Lake Illawarra and the Shoalhaven commands died unexpectedly on Tuesday.
“Jonno will be very much missed by everyone he knew,” a long-time colleague told the Mercury.
“He was one of those quirky people who would always put a smile on your face by one of his many stories or passions that he was involved with,” the police officer said.
“I don’t think people realise the amount of work he did for the Aboriginal community, for conservation with his fishing and general community causes. He had a strong passion for fishing and if anyone showed a slight inkling of interest he would have them straight on his boat and take them out.
“Jonno was one of those people who got more satisfaction from doing things for others than for himself.”
Tributes are flowing on Facebook for the 47-year-old officer being remembered “as a legendary and inspirational man”.
Senior Constable Koz Ismail, who worked with Jonno at Lake Illawarra and has produced a video tribute, said his colleague was “a man of endless empathy”.
( see video above )
“He worked for the community, he was an endless supporter of the youth and indigenous youth.
“He was passionate to the case of youth mental health, always put the community and his peers first before himself.
“He was a loving family man, a selfless community man and police officer.”