NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # “probably” 041
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # P/W 0021
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Special Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 23 May 1955 ( aged 31 years, 3 months, 28 days )
Special Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Special Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 May 1961
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 23 May 1966
Final Rank: = Senior Constable
Stations: Traffic Branch – School Lecturing ( 23 May 1955 ), Newcastle – School Lecturing ( 30 May 1956 ), Traffic Branch ( 16 December 1957 ), C.I.B. ( Plain Cloths )( 24 March 1958 ), Sutherland ( 24 Division )( Plain Cloths )( 22 January 1959 ), Bankstown ( 19 Division )( Plain Cloths )( 1 May 1961 ), Eastwood ( 17 Division )( Plain Cloths )( 17 November 1966 ), Hornsby ( 16 Division )( Detectives Office ) – Resignation
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: Monday 23 May 1955 to Wednesday 4 September 1968 ( Resigned to Marry ) = 13 years, 3 months, 12 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 23 May 1955 to Wednesday 4 September 1968 ( Resigned to Marry ) = 13 years, 3 months, 12 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 44 years, 7 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 55 years, 9 months, 10 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system under either surname whoever:
NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Medal – granted 2002
Born: Friday 25 January 1924 in Melbourne, Victoria
Died on: Friday 14 June 2024
Age: 100 years, 4 months, 20 days
Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive
Cause: Natural causes – Age
Event location: In her own home
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 28 June 2024 @ 11am
Funeral location: South Chapel – Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW
Ryde P.A.C. will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour
Aileen WHEELER aka Aileen DWYER, NSWPF P/W 0021 with David WHITEMAN # 14994
Back Row ( L – R ) Joan BANNER, Aileen DWYER / Aileen WHEELER, Dot IMRIE, Wilma WHYBROW, Ruth STYLES. Front Row: Julie LEWIS, June ABBOTT, Olga NORTH / Olga HATCH, Beryl SMITH, Madge WELBY – Redfern Police Academy about mid 1950s.
Unfortunately there is nothing found, via Google or Trove, with either Surname for this woman who Served for 13 years.
* 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.
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 115
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 13273
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 13 May 1968 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 1 day )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 24 June 1968 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 12 days )
Constable – appointed 24 June 1969
Constable 1st Class – appointed 24 June 1973
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 24 June 1977
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 August 1984
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Detective Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Hurstville Scientific ( 31 Division ), ?, Ex War Crimes Investigator, Special Operations – Forensic Services Group – Identifications Services Branch ( DNA Advancement Program ), Forensic Intelligence & Results Management – Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 13 May 1968 to 29 September 2018= 50 years, 4 months, 16 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 13 May 1968to 29 September 2018 = 50 years, 4 months, 16 days Service
( 44 years in Crime Scene )
Retirement / Leaving age: = 69 years, 6 months, 17 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 5 years, 8 months, 10 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 29June 1984 ( Det SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( Det SenCon )
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 26 January 2016 ( Det SenSgt )
Born: Saturday 12 March 1949
Died on: Saturday 8 June 2024
Age: 75 years, 2 months, 27 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer – Bladder ( Renal – Kidney failure )
* Stage 4 Ureter Epithelial Cancer
Health Cluster from his FSG work
* Stage 4 Ureter Epithelial Cancer (also known as Stage 4 Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter) is a cancer that spreads to distant organs, such as the lungs, liver, or bones, or has metastasized to lymph nodes far from the original tumor.
It is considered advanced and has a poorer prognosis than earlier stages.
Event location: ?
Diagnosis date: shortly after Retiring
Funeral date: Wednesday 19 June 2024 @ 11am
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, 121 Linden St, Sutherland, NSW
Forensic Evidence & Technical Services Command will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour
Family and friends are warmly invited to the farewell service for Stephen at Woronora Memorial Park, South Chapel.
The service can be viewed via the following live stream link from 11am. A recording of the service will also be available for download after the service has concluded.
NSW Police , Thought to share this – Remember those Nightshifts and early morning crime scene’s when Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Horn arrived. It was a matter of “who was in charge til I got here”.. A career spanning more than 50 years, there isn’t much this cop hasn’t seen. Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Horn has investigated and solved some of the highest-profile crimes and disasters in Australia, and across the world.
Courtesy of Colin Walsh.
Granville train to war crimes: Hero cop’s 50 years on the front lines
From the Granville train disaster to the long search for Matthew Leveson’s remains, there isn’t much Detective Sergeant Stephen Horn hasn’t done in more than 50 years with NSW Police.
The veteran is hanging up his badge and hopes to spend more time with his family, and he spoke to A Current Affair about his career and the cases that have stayed with him.
“I’ve always tried to give more than 100 percent – as I say to some young people, get down and get dirty,” Det Sgt Horn said.
Detective Sergeant Stephen Horn is retiring after more than 50 years with NSW Police. (A Current Affair)
He joined the force in 1968, and for 44 years of his career he has been on the front line of crime scenes gathering any clue that might unravel a crime.
“Who else is going to speak for (the deceased) if not the police?” he said.
But despite his long career, he admitted the burden could be a heavy one.
Det Sgt Horn joined the force in 1968. (A Current Affair)
“I try not to take the work home and think about it at home, because if I worry about it and freak out and think about it, I’ll end up making mistakes,” he said.
“Multiple murders where a family has been murdered and children were involved – you always think to yourself, ‘why the children?'”
Det Sgt Horn was a fresh-faced, young forensic officer when a train derailed at Granville in Sydney in 1977.
Det Sgt Horn was one of the forensic officers on the scene at the Granville train disaster in 1977. (A Current Affair)
His job was to retrieve the 83 victims who died, and identify them.
“We had a temporary morgue put up in a large tent and when portions of the concrete from the roadway were actually moved off the carriages, we would go down and retrieve the bodies and take them up to the morgue, do an initial examination of them, photograph them, look at their injuries, look at their clothing,” he said.
It was far from the last disaster scene Det Sgt Horn would attend.
The forensic officers did their work at Granville in a temporary morgue in a large tent. (A Current Affair)
He also carried out his duties at the 1981 Sylvania Nursing Home fire (19 dead), the 1989 Kempsey bus crash (35 dead).
And in 1991, he received a phone call that shaped his career.
Det Sgt Horn was called on to investigate war crimes in Ukraine, where he dug up two mass graves and exhumed the remains of dozens of World War II victims – including 20 children.
Assistant Commissioner Peter Cotter with Det Sgt Horn who hopes to spend more time with his wife and granddaughter in retirement. (A Current Affair)
“When we started to exhume these remains, we could actually see they were almost all grouped in an area – little tiny baby remains and things like that,” he said.
“Why did this happen? Why were these children taken from this village when the information was they didn’t know if they were Jews or not? They just decided to take them and dispose of them.”
He spent three months in the trenches, with minimal food and supplies.
Det Sgt Horn has also been called upon to investigate war crimes in Ukraine. (A Current Affair)
Back home, the evolution of DNA technology has allowed Det Sgt Horne to solve cases that were otherwise impossible to crack.
“I think we had about 27 sexual assault cases solved with DNA, with about 33 charges – some of them serial offenders,” he said.
Most recently, Det Sgt Horn’s experience played an integral role in finding Matthew Leveson’s remains, 10 years after he went missing.
Det Sgt Horn exhumed the remains of dozens of WWII victims, including children. (A Current Affair)
It is a gift Matthew’s parents Mark and Faye Leveson could never repay.
“He helped bring our Matty home and without that, we might still be out there looking for him, so a massive thank-you isn’t enough,” Faye Leveson said.
Assistant Commissioner Peter Cotter commended Det Sgt Horn’s service.
Most recently, Det Sgt Horn played an integral role in finding the remains of Matthew Leveson. (A Current Affair)
“The NSW Police Force is extremely proud of you, we wish you the very best in retirement, and please go and enjoy yourself, and thank you for 50 years,” he said.
And Det Sgt Horn himself had one message for the new generation of young police officers.
“Be professional, diligent, loyal, courteous, and don’t give up,” he said.
There are three other ex-Forensics guys from Sydney who have the same problem.
One appears to have beaten it, but two others’ prognoses are very poor.
I worked with them all over the years.
I’m going to get a kidney health check next week, as are a few other former Forensics work mates.
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.
His courage award was an example of bravery of the highest order.
He and his crew intercepted a pantech truck that was involved in a warehouse break and enter.
Crooks were armed with firearms and John was nearly killed but the primer in the bullet of the crooks gun failed to ignite when he pulled the trigger at point-blank at John’s head.
Another copper then shot the crook in the face before he could have another go.
The whole incident occurred in the pouring rain as well.
My first ever split bail was done with John. I was only a pro at the time and he helped me through the process as I had no idea.
Left to right, Grahame FAHEY # 12622, Chris DUNCAN # ????? ( RIP ), John MARINE # 16445 ( Marine Boy ) ( RIP ) and Mick HAYMAN # 14064 ( RIP ). Four young useless golfers from the 70s.
Constable 1/c Course # 12 – Class B – 2 August – 27 August 1982 Back Row ( L – R ) Greg NEWHAM # 16389, Des LAKIN # ?????, Stephen MILLS # 16198, Callum CURRIE # 15990, Mario ZANATTA # 16464, John MARINE # 16445, Murray BAKER # 16443, Phil BELL # 16155 Middle Row Lionel SMITH # 16446, Allan GREEN # 16481, Ken TOPHAM # 16422 ( Liverpool ), Stephen GIBSON # 16532 ( Liverpool ), Helmut MYERS # 16359, Steve KOZICKI # 16573 ( Liverpool ), Peter HARTNEY # 16536, George HEATH # 16426 Front Row Terry BUXTON # 16111 ( Warilla HWP ), Norm PLACE # 16556, Deryck MARTIN # 16594, Sgt 2/c M.R. TUMETH # 9118 ( Instructor ), Sgt 1/c Kevin JOHNSON # 7887 ( Director ), Sgt 3/c John Alexander GRAHAM # 9970 ( Instructor ), Stephen BALLARD # 16127, Sue-Ann BYTHEWAY # P/W 0207 ( Liverpool ). Absent: Stephen BUTLER # 16570, William LARDNER # 16465 ( Liverpool )
* Story behind any Nickname: ‘Marine Boy’ ( because of his surname ) was given to him by the troops within the NSWPF – a nickname that stuck with him.
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.
Long time husband of our beloved Cynthia McCLOUGHAN, NSWPF # P/W 105.
RETIRED CHIEF INSPECTOR CYNTHIA McCLOUGHAN ON SUNDAY 6 JUNE 2004.
Alan was a Member of the NSW Police Media Unit stationed at Police HQ, College St, Sydney and often worked out of various Police Stations throughout the State of NSW during serious events and also other States of Australia during such event types.
He was a decent man and well respected within the NSWPF and from outside.
Australian Jewish News (Sydney, NSW : 1990 – 2008),
Friday 31 May 1996, page 2
EXECUTIVE Council of Australian Jewry honorary secretary Josie Lacey has been elected to the new Police Ethnic Communities Advisory Council.
The Council will comprise about 11 members representing various ethnic communities throughout New South Wales.
Ms Lacey, who was elected to represent the Ethnic Communities Council, said she “ would, in effect, represent the Jewish community through her ECC role ”.
The Council, which will convene its first meeting on June 24, will examine such issues as the way policing manners impact on ethnic communities.
“ The Council will look at ways in which police can be more sensitive to ethnic groups in a way which will benefit both parties, ” police media spokesman Alan Small said. “ It is the first time that an advisory body will report directly to the Police Commissioner. ”
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 22 October 1993 (No.117), page 6420
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE SERVICE
Tender for Production of Police Service Weekly Publication
THE Police Service Weekly is a weekly Departmental news and information publication.
The Police Service invites tenders for a two year contract for an organisation/s to:
• Desktop publish
• Design
• Film
• Print
• Bind
• Package, and
• Deliver
Copies of the tender document are available from Mrs Traci Palladino or Mr Alan Small telephone (02) 339 5320.
Responses must be forwarded to:
Police Procurement Services Branch Units
1 & 2, Block ‘N’ Commercial Drive
Regents Park Estate 391 Park Road
REGENTS PARK, N.S.W. 2143
or placed in the tender box located at the above address, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Envelopes should be clearly marked ‘Tender for production of Police Service Weekly Publication”.
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.
* Story behind any Nickname: Dennis the Menace – due to his mischievous nature as a young boy.
Mohawk ( due to his thick black moustache in Bourke ).
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
6 June 2024
30 June 2024 – updated Live Stream, photos and additional information
Ernest John KELLY
15/06/2024
Ernest John KELLY
AKA Ernie KELLY
* Nickname: ?
Late of Jewells, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # “possibly” 043
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 451
Regd. # 8227
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 7 November 1955 ( aged 25 years, 7 months, 29 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 7 November 1966
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Hi Greg, I saw this on Day of the Roses – Granville Disaster FB page and thought you might be interested:
Granville continues…. A couple of years ago (I think) I travelled north to meet a frail 90+ man named Ernest J Kelly.
You see, during research and comradeship with many, his daughter arranged our meeting.
Ernie was the original police forensic photographer on the day who was stationed at Parramatta. He was not only responsible for the pics but was instrumental in building the mock train set for the inquiry, which he received a commendation for.
His daughter who is completing her Paramedic Degree informed me that after an ageing illness, Ernie passed away this week.
On behalf of the Granville Train Disaster Association and myself, we will continue to celebrate his life and thank him for his service.
R.I.P.
Scientific Police – December 1979Front Row L – R
Det Sgt 2/c A.J. WOOD, Det Sgt 2/c E.J. KELLY # 8227, Det Insp J.E. SNOWDEN # 5900, Det Insp J.E. MERRETT # 5596 ( O.I.C. ), Det Sgt 1/c R.R. BROWN, Det Sgt 3/c D.W. WARDROBE # 9456, Det Sgt 2/c B. GIBSON
2nd Row L – R:
Det Sgt 3/c L.K. CAMPBELL # 9618, P.C. Sgt 2/c J.H. SOILAND # 8462, Det SenCon J.R. HESLOP, P.C. Const S.J. HENKEL, Det SenCon D.J. HUGHES, Dets Sgt 3/c D.J. CHIVERS.
Det Sgt 3/c N.G. EZART, Det Sgt 3/c R.W. JOHNSON, Det SenCon W.F.W. DAY, Det SenCon E.L. OOSTERHOFF, Det SenCon M.R. EDWARDS, Det SenCon R.A. NAPIER, Det SenCon R.H. MUNDAY # 12657, P.W. Det SenCon V.L. FLEMING, Det SenCst R.J.W. BARBER, P.C. SenCst D.J. TYSOE, P.C. Cst 1/c T.P. BAKER, Det Cst 1/c R.B. MUSGRAVE, P.C. Cst 1/c P.A. SAMDEMAN, P.C. Cst 1/c J.A. AHERN, P.C. Cst 1/c P.J. HOLDER, P.C. Cst G.L. MURPHY, P.C. Cst G.C. RATCLIFFE, P.C. Cst G.J. CLAUSEN, P.C. Cst M. CONWAY
* 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.
Passed away peacefully at Signature Care, Wagga Wagga on Thursday, 30th May 2024.
Beloved husband of Kay.
Loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Carol, and Debra.
Caring grandfather of Gabrielle, Rachel, Gareth, Connor, and Callum.
Brian will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Aged 82 years.
A Service to Celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Wagga Wagga Crematorium Chapel, Brunskill Road, Lake Albert on Friday, 7th June 2024, commencing at 2:30pm.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
For those unable to attend, livestreaming will be free and only available via
Brian JONES at VKG 4 on his Last Shift as a Senior Communications Officer, Wagga Wagga, NSW – July 2007 or 2009 AKA Edward JONES
* 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.
Class 148. Sworn In at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 25 August 1975. This photo was taken, at Redfern Police Academy, during Secondary Training, 24 May 1976 – 2 July 1976
Thommo represented Australia in the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in the 90 kgs weight class and placed fourth.
He held the Australian Heavyweight Amateur Wrestling Championship for well over a decade.
His father, Keith Thompson, also held the Heavyweight title along with our grandfather, William James Thompson.
Alan was a third generation wrestler.
Alan was seriously assaulted in an incident at Bankstown Court when the offender attempted to assault the Magistrate. Alan was the Court Officer on duty and was struck with the microphone stand and suffered horrific lacerations to his head. He still managed to arrest the offender despite his injuries. He suffered from headaches constantly after that incident.
Source: Rob STARK # 23439 ( Ret SenSgt )
* 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.
Updated 5 June 2024 with additional Life Achievements and family details.
Updated 15 June 2024 with Funeral details.
Updated 18 June 2024 with further funeral details. Live Stream to be uploaded later today.
Livestream & additional photos uploaded on 23 June 2024.
Ross McDONALD
15/06/2024
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: ?
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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
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.
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
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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 ).
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.
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.
* 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.
Updated 31 May 2024 with Live Stream video and further information re the name Mike McCOLL.
Leslie Michael NUGENT
15/06/2024
Leslie Michael NUGENT APM
Serving Member
AKA Les NUGENT
* Nickname: ?
Late of ?
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 128
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 14839
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 9 August 1971 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 17 days )
Probationary Constable- physically appointed Friday 17 September 1971 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 25 days )
Stud Book dates appointment as Monday 20 September 1971 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 28 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 ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Murray River Police District – Albury ( Intelligence ) – Still Serving, Death
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 9 August 1971 to 14 May 2024 = 52 years, 9 months, 5 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 August 1971to14 May 2024 = 52 years, 9 months, 5 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 71 years, 8 months, 21 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( SenSgt )
Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 2015 ( SenSgt )
On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.
At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:
General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle
After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.
A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.
Formerly of Albury passed away peacefully at home on 14th May 2024 aged 71years.
Husband of beloved wife Paula (dec)
Dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather
A gentle nature
A heart of gold
These are the memories
We all will hold
Always in our hearts
Funeral Details
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Leslie Michael Nugent will be held on Wednesday,
29th May 2024 commencing at 1:30pm at St Matthews Anglican Church, 516 Kiewa Street, Albury.
The cortege will leave for burial at Glenmorus Gardens, Glenmorus Street (end of Union Rd) Glenroy.
Everyone is Welcome.
Members of the Police are respectfully invited to attend.
Police Honours.
Livestream will be available on this page on the day.
Ten members of the NSW Police Force will be formally recognised by the Governor-General in this year’s Australia Day Awards.
The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded by the Governor-General, General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, AK, MC, for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.
The awards are announced twice annually, on Australia Day and the Queen’s Birthday in June.
Acting NSW Police Commissioner, Catherine Burn, APM, has congratulated the recipients on their nominations and commitment to policing.
“I am tremendously proud to have ten officers – with over 300 years combined service – recognised for their dedication to the NSW Police Force,” Acting Commissioner Burn said.
“These officers are a credit to the NSW Police Force, their colleagues, family, friends and the community.
“The officers bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to the force and I’m happy to thank them for their service and congratulate them on today’s awards. They are all very deserving of recipients.”
The nine recipients of the APM are:
– Assistant Commissioner Gary Worboys;
– Detective Superintendent Greig Newbery;
– Superintendent Clinton Pheeney;
– Superintendent Karen Webb;
– Inspector Bruce McGregor;
– Inspector Mark Hargreaves;
– Senior Sergeant Leslie Nugent;
– Sergeant John Keough; and,
– Senior Constable Anthony George Bell.
Senior Sergeant Leslie Michael Nugent joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1971 at the NSW Police Academy, Redfern. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1971, where he was stationed at No. 6 Division (North Sydney). He was promoted to his current rank in 1996 and posted to his current command in 1997.
Senior Sergeant Nugent was confirmed as a Constable in 1972 whilst performing General Duties at No. 6 Division (North Sydney). He has performed Special Traffic Patrol and Highway Patrol duties at Traffic Branch, No. 13 Division (Canterbury), Gundagai, Quirindi, Goulburn, Murray District; where, in 1996, he was promoted to the rank of Senior Sergeant (Traffic Coordinator). He later served at the Albury Local Area Command as the Crime Coordinator, his current position.
Senior Sergeant Nugent has spent a majority of his policing career undertaking traffic-related duties in rural NSW, but it is his involvement in the local community where he has truly distinguished himself as a police officer during his 43 years of service. He has developed a strong link between police and the youth of these communities, in particular the local Aboriginal community. He is involved in a number of youth-orientated committees, which extends on many occasions to working in his own time by attending various events aimed at the local Albury youth. Senior Sergeant Nugent is held in high esteem by the Aboriginal and the Albury community. He has been recognised for the support he provides to the Community Services Child Protection Adolescent Team.
Senior Sergeant Nugent was awarded the National Police Service Medal in 2012, National Medal in 1988 (2nd clasp to the National Medal in 2007) and the NSW Police Medal in 2003 (including 6th clasp to the NSW Police Medal in 2014). In 2012, he received the Commissioner’s Sesquicentenary Citation.
His distinguished service in policing now sees Senior Sergeant Nugent at the Albury Local Area Command, serving the state of New South Wales.
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