( 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: ?TBA
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2021 )
GARRY 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.
a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can’t remember all the names but I will give it a try. Back row: Laurie Eddy ( # 16868? ), Greg Peterson ( # 15106 ), Warren Newton ( # 14491 ), Bob Murrell ( # 15864 ), Hank Vanderwaarden ( # 15760 ), Ron Blake ( # 10029 ). Middle row: John HAMER – instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie Jones ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , Gary BUCKLEY ( # 16269 ), Ces Kearney ( # 16804 ), Ray Filewood ( # 15912 ), Dave Clouston ( # 16727 ), Alan Targett ( # 14196 ), Helmut Myers ( # 16359 ). Front row: Kieron Power ( # 17384 ), John Findlater ( # 13571 ), Ron McGOWAN ( # 15631 ), Gordon Middlemisss ( # 17058 ), Gary Winchester ( # 15414 ), Mal Roser ( # 16028 ).
Garry is listed as a ‘ Director ‘ of St Georges Basin Country Club, NSW.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
1 February 2021
Gordon Leslie Charles MEGAW
01/02/2021
Gordon Leslie Charles MEGAW
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # 036
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6646
Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police Academy on Monday 6 February 1950 ( aged 22 years, 7 months, 10 days )( Academy Training 1 month, 21 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 27 March 1950 ( aged 22 years, 9 months )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( No such rank then )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 29 April 1967
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant ?/Class
Stations: ?, Cobar ( 1955 ), ?, North district ( 1967 ), ?
Service: From 6 February 1950 to 28 April 1973 = 23 years, 2 months, 22 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 45 years, 10 months, 1 day
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Monday 27 June 1927
Died on: Saturday 28 April 1973
Age: 45 years, 10 months, 1 day
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Forster Cemetery, St Albans Pce, Forster, NSW
Grave location: Columbarium B North, Row 1, Plot 15
GPS: -32.187257 152.521647
32°11’14.1″S 152°31’17.9″E
Columbarium Location: [codepeople-post-map]
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )
GORDON 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.
An unusual incident occurred at the Regent Theatre, Cobar, recently, when a lady resident, who was enjoying the pictures, was hit with an egg. She had some knitting which she was doing, when, to her great surprise, she felt a sudden blow on the chest. On investigation she found she had been hit with an egg. Luckily, the yoke did not break, or her beautiful frock and knitting would have been ruined.
The matter was reported to the police, and Constable Megaw questioned a number of boys at the pictures, without finding who threw the egg.
The police were later informed that two eggs were purchased at a nearby shop while the pictures were in process, and as a result, they expect to be able to take appropriate action against the egg thrower.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 4 January 1974 (No.2), page 49
IN the matter of the estates of the undermentioned deceased persons, and pursuant to the Wills, Probate and Administration Act, 1898-1954; the Public Trustee Act, 1913-1960; Testator’s Family Maintenance and Guardianship of Infants Act, 19161954; and Trustee Act, 1925-1942; the Public Trustee hereby gives notice that creditors and others having any claim against or to the estate of any of the undermentioned deceased persons, who died on or about the respective dates hereunder mentioned, and representation of whose estates was obtained by the Public Trustee in the manner and upon the dates hereunder mentioned, are required to send particulars of their claims to the said Public Trustee at his branch hereunder mentioned on or before the 16th day of March, 1974, at the expiration of which time the said Public Trustee will distribute the assets of the respective deceased persons to the respective persons entitled, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice.
Gordon Leslie Charles Megaw, late of Forster, N.S.W., police sergeant, died 28th April, 1973; probate of the will dated 2nd February, 1954, was granted on 17th December, 1973.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
29 January 2021
John Lyndon ROSE
01/02/2021
John Lyndon ROSE
AKA ?
Late of Northern Rivers, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 238 ( Start of the new PREP system )( Certificate of Policing )
New South Wales Police Force
ProCon. # 60792
Regd. # 26007
Service: From 31 July 1988 to 23 August 2018 = 30 years, 0 months, 23 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 31 July 1988 ( aged 31 years, 4 months )( 5 months, 27 days at Academy )
Probationary Constable- appointed 27 January 1989 ( aged 31 years, 9 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Ballina, ?, Casino – Retirement
Retirement / Leaving age: = 61 years, 4 months, 23 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 2 years, 5 months, 0 days
( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )
JOHN 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.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
29 January 2021
Peter Francis LINDWALL
01/02/2021
Peter Francis LINDWALL
AKA Pete
Late of Mt Warrigal, NSW
Father to Stephen LINDWALL NSWPF # 26126
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 104
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 4483
Regd. # 11596
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? July 1965
Probationary Constable- appointed 16 August 1965 ( Aged 19 years, 3 months, 4 days )
Constable – appointed 16 August 1966
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 16 August 1974
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 July 1981
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Chief Inspector
Stations: ?, Molong ( SenCon ), Corrimal ( 1992 era ), Dapto ( Sgt )( old Station at 4 Osborne St, Dapto ), Warilla ( Duty Officer ) – Retirement
Service: From? July? 1965 to 13 July 2002 = 37 years Service
Age at Retirement: 56 years, 2 months, 1 day
Time in Retirement: 18 years, 6 months, 14 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Insp )
For the information of those of us who know Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall from the Warilla days.
I sent Pete & Flo and email yesterday asking how they are because I expected to see Pete at Kevin Monks funeral and thought it strange he didn’t show.
Pete sent me the below message yesterday evening – but I have only just read it now.
He was a bloody great bloke and it is a shame to hear of this happening to him – so I will have to get down there in the early New Year for a coffee with him. ( this, unfortunately, didn’t happen but I did get to speak with Pete about 4 days before his passing, with a phone call ).
Hi Cal,
Unfortunately I’m not travelling too well my self at the moment.
I am sorry but I thought that you would have heard about this.
In December last year( 2019 ) I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. For the first half of 2020 I was receiving chemo at Wollongong Hospital. All appeared to be going well but after the treatment finished the chemo returned which wasn’t good. I started in a clinical trial at Prince of Wales, Randwick in September which also was going well, but follow up scans showed that the lymphoma had once again returned. There is no more treatment that I can have or the Doctors can do.
I’ve been in and out of hospital for the past twelve months. I came home from hospital on Christmas Eve and hopefully I won’t have to go back in.
I’m feeling okay, some pain around the back and hips, but I am on pain relief medication.
I’m sorry that you didn’t know about this I just thought that the word would have passed around.
It was certainly a shock about Kevin Monk, but unfortunately I wasn’t in a position to attend the funeral.
Feel free to pass this information on to anybody that you think should know.
My mobile phone number is 0409 247 685. It’s okay to give me a call.
Thanks for your concern Cal, we greatly appreciate it.
Regards
Peter
Deepest condolences to Pete’s wife, Flo, son Steve, family and friends.
Pete was a lovely bloke who cared for his troops and family. He was a bloke for whom everyone respected because of his nature.
Cal
27 January 2021
THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2017 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY AT LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall & Supt. Zoran ?
THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2012 THE INAUGURAL RETIRED POLICE PIN CEREMONY AT OAK FLATS ( WARILLA ) ( LAKE ILLAWARRA ) POLICE STATION. RETIRED POLICE RECEIVING THEIR PINS AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE COMMITMENT TO POLICING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF NSW. Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall and Supt. Wayne Starling
26 SEPTEMBER 2004 SEND OFF FUNCTION FOR FORMER SENIOR CONSTABLE GREG CALLANDER HELD AT WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUES CLUB, UNANDERRA. Joe Mura, Kerryn Mura, Peter Lindwall, Paul Cole, Flo Lindwell, Paul Cole, at the first table.
At this time, I have only uploaded these three photos. When I get further time ( most probably Sunday evening ), I will upload the Live Funeral Stream and also the remainder of the photos taken at the Funeral and Wake.
380 turned out for Pete’s Funeral.
A fitting Tribute for a lovely man.
Cal
5 Feb 2021
“I wonder which footy team Pete supported?”
Peter Edgar POWER
01/02/2021
Peter Edgar POWER
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 088
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10162
Service: From? ? Pre Oct 1961? to 28 June 1988 = 26 ? years Service ? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 30 October 1961
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( NO SUCH RANK )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 February 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Scientific Investigation Section ( Det Sgt 3/c ), Radio Operations Group – Retirement
Retirement / Leaving age: = 56 years, 4 months, 1 day
Time in Retirement from Police: 32 years, 6 months, 18 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( DetSenSgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( DetSenSgt )
Born: Saturday 27 February 1932
Died on: Friday 15 January 2021
Age: 88 years, 10 months, 19 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 22 January 2021 @ noon
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, 121 Linden St, Sutherland, NSW
( 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: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )
PETER 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.
Much loved Poppy of Zeke, Jed, Eden (dec) and Darcy.
A kind, thoughtful and gentle man who loved to make everyone
laugh.
He will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held for Peter on Friday 22 January 2021.
A livestreaming link to the service can be provided for those unable to attend.
Published 20 January 2021
St George & Sutherland Leader Tribute
Live Stream details being obtained.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
24 Jan 2021
Renee Anne LONGFORD
01/02/2021
Renee Anne LONGFORD
NSW Goulburn Police Academy PREP Class # 268
Married to NSWPF Member Sgt Peter Cotton, # ?????
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31467
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 17 November 1996 ( aged 19 years & 20 days )( spent 5 months, 29 days at Academy )
Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 16 May 1997 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 18 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1/c – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2008?
Final Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, Liverpool GDs( 22 Division )( May 1997 – 2000 ), Cabramatta GDs( 34 Division )( 2000 – ? )( involved in Operation Puccini ), Picton GDs ( Sgt )( 35 Division ), Bowral ( 2008 – death )
Service: From 17 November 1996 to 24 January 2012 =15 years, 2 months, 7 days Service
This is a song I ( Tom Longford ) started writing for Renee when she was first diagnosed with Angiosarcoma.
After completing the first verse, I had optimistically hoped that each subsequent verse would be brighter than the last, and that the song would eventually include a happy ending.
Unfortunately, I was never given the opportunity to add anything positive for the rest of Renee’s battle.
I finished the song after we lost Renee and shared it with our Parents and our Brother.
I hope to one day record it properly with my band – but at this stage, if you’re interested in listening, you’ll just be hearing a version recorded via web-mic on my laptop.
Sergeant Longford, of Picton, died on January 24 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer since late 2010.
She served as a police officer for 14 years and worked at Liverpool and Cabramatta before she began working at Bowral in 2008.
Superintendent Worboys said Sergeant Longford would be remembered as an excellent communicator who was positive about her duties, with no task ever too big or small.
“Sergeant Longford was the sort of officer that police commanders just want to have around,” he said.
“Renee was just as good at chasing and catching criminals as she was comforting victims of crime.
“She will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with her family.”
Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Aged 34 years
Forever in our hearts
RENEE’s relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in St John’s Anglican Church, Menangle Road, Camden on Friday, 10th February 2012, commencing at 12.30pm.
Following the service the cortege will proceed to Forest Lawn Crematorium.
In lieu of flowers, donations to cancer research would be appreciated, a donation box will be available at the church.
FAMILY, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Renee Longford said farewell to their friend and comrade at an official police funeral on Friday.
Sgt Longford died on January 24 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer since late 2010.
She served as a police officer for 14 years and worked at Liverpool and Cabramatta before she began working at Bowral in 2008.
Sgt Longford and husband Peter Cotton, a police officer based at Picton, have three children, Dean, Jake and two-year-old Emma.
Sgt Cotton said his wife was also step mother to two of his children from a previous relationship.
About 500 people attended the service at St John’s Anglican Church in Camden, among those Sgt Longford’s colleagues, some wearing plain clothes and others in uniform.
Sgt Cotton said the rain stopped when his wife was brought to the family home before the funeral and the wet weather held off until after the service.
A police guard of honour saluted Sgt Longford as she was taken into the church and Sgt Cotton said it was only when leaving that he realised how many people had come to pay their respects to his wife.
“They lined the road way and it surprised me on the way out because I knew how many people we had left behind (in the church).
“I’ve done a lot of police funerals in my time and it was one of the biggest I had been to let alone been involved with.”
Sgt Cotton said a second service was then held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Leppington, where the police guard of honour continued the display respect.
He said Goulburn LAC commander Superintendent Gary Worboys and family friends Ben and Tim Mallott were among those who spoke about Sgt Longford at the service.
Supt Worboys said Sgt Longford’s funeral was a fitting tribute to her dedication to her job as a police officer.
He said Sgt Longford would be remembered as an excellent communicator that was positive about her duties, with no task ever too big or small.
“Sgt Longford was the sort of officer that police commanders just want to have around,” he said.
“Renee was just as good at chasing and catching criminals as she was comforting victims of crime.
“She will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with her family.”
Sgt Cotton said the service was the best the family could have hoped for.
“It was quite humbling and quite fitting.
“I’m very proud that she’d touched the hearts of so many people.”
Sgt Longford being taken into St John’s Anglican Church in Camden on Friday for an official police funeral service. Photo by Jeff de Pasquale
Colleagues of Sgt Longford, led by Senior Constable Natalie Innes, speaking at the funeral service on Friday. Photo by Jeff de Pasquale
RENEE LONGFORD isn’t letting an aggressive form of cancer plaguing her body defeat her.
Tracey Bailey, Jill Linford, Dareen Farr ( # 23446 ) and Renee and Emma Longford catch up at Bowral Police Station last week.Photo by Ben McClellan
Picton bowling day organisers Constable Leisa Faulkner and Constable Kim Rutley, Renee Longford, Picton Bowling Club GM Debbie Egan and Mens Bowls president Bob Lang last December. Photo by Jonathan Ng
The Bowral police sergeant, who has been off work since September last year, dropped in on some of her colleagues last week to thank them and the community for all the money raised to help her family.
A fundraising dinner at Mittagong RSL last November along with a host of smaller events and donations raised $47,255.
The family lives in Picton and a fundraising bowls day, where everyone was asked to don Ms Longford’s favourite colour yellow, was another success last December.
Ms Longford’s partner Peter Cotton, also a police officer , has retuned to work at Camden. The couple have five children between them.
The couple has three children, including a one-year-old, and Mr Cotton has two children from a previous relationship.
The 33-year-old has been an officer for 13 years and served at Liverpool and Cabramatta before moving to Bowral as a sergeant in October, 2008.
Ms Longford used the visit to publicly thank the Highlands community.
“Thanks to the business community for their donations and all my colleagues who have been fantastic,” she said.
“Thanks to Graeme Day for hosting the night and Tony Fountain for running the auction.”
Ms Longford has undergone six rounds of chemotherapy and she said the cancer around her hips and spine has stopped growing.
She said she was considering using an experimental kidney transplant drug that could help.
While she would never walk the beat again she was focused on getting back to work.
“I’d love to get back to work,” she said.
Bowral colleague Jill Linford said the station had been overwhelmed by the support the community had shown.
“It’s really, really nice,” she said.
Sergeant Darren Farr, one of the longest serving officers at Bowral, said he didn’t realise how much support was out in the community for the police.
Longford appeal
A BANK account has been opened with the BDCU to help Renee Longford and her family:
The Club hosted a Cruise Night on Saturday 15 January 2011 with proceeds going to Renee Longford, the daughter of one of our life members, John Longford.
Renee was recently diagnosed with an aggressive type of bone cancer. The Club members decided to help by organising a cruise night at our clubrooms with all proceeds going to Renee.
The night started about 6.00pm and it wasn’t long before the car park was filled with Hot Rods, Customs and American Muscle Cars. There were many more vehicles parked in the street. All in all there were in excess of 100 cars.
The Flattrakkers provided the music for the evening and the kids were entertained with a giant jumping castle. The members were kept busy cooking the BBQ for the crowd of over 500 people. A monster raffle was held during the night with prizes donated by various members and other supporters of the evening.
It was a great night which was enjoyed by all and we thank everyone for their support. We were able to hand Renee an amount of $3000.00 which will assist her and her family during this difficult time.
A special thanks must go to Mick and Pam Cooley who co-ordinated the night as well as all the members who donated items for the raffle.
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 08 ( 282 )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 35179
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 8 January 2001 ( aged 24 years, 4 months, 29 days )( spent 3 months, 26 days with Academy )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 4 May 2001 ( aged 24 years, 8 months, 24 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Retirement / Leaving age: = 38 years, 8 months, 20 days
Stations: ?, Blacktown ( 27 Division ), Quakers Hill Police Area Command – Retirement
Service: From 8 January 2001to 30 April 2015 = 14 years, 3 months, 22 days Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Tuesday 10 August 1976
Died on: Friday 8 January 2021
Age: 44 years, 4 months, 29 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 22 January 2021 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: ( Memorial Service ) – Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens Chapel, 9394 Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah NSW
( 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 )
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
21 January 2021
Raymond Charles ROBINSON
01/02/2021
Raymond Charles ROBINSON
AKA ROBBO
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 138C
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16203
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 January 1974 ( aged 20 years, 4 months, 26 days )( 6 weeks at Academy )
Probationary Constable- appointed 25 February 1974 ( aged 20 years, 6 months, 6 days )
His wife Fay, and family, have chosen this location as it was a favourite destination for Robbo on his weekly bike ride.
It has been suggested the proposed dress is neat casual and wear medals if desired. The funeral will be conducted outdoors and I am advised that Putty is about 90Km from Windsor and is outside Sydney Metro area.
( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )
19 March 2017
ROBBO 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.
This morning at 9.15am EDST, Monday the 18 January 2021. The world became a sadder place and contains a great void in the hearts of many.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform all of the passing of:-
Raymond C. ROBINSON
“Robbo”
19/08/1953 – 18/01/2021
Registered No: 16203
Sergeant Retired, New South Wales Police Force
Class No: 138 14/01/1974 – 25/02/1974 Attested Pro/Constable
25/02/1975 Confirmed to Constable
25/02/1979 Promoted to Constable 1st Class
25/02/1983 Promoted to Senior Constable
Promoted to Sergeant 1989
Section 66 Inspector
What can I say Robbo was a close friend to myself and many others and a brother of the Thin Blue Line. He will be sadly missed by one and all even those that did not have the honour of meeting him in person. He was a larger than life character and a mentor to many in Law Enforcement and the Motorcycling world.
Robbo has ridden on ahead to check the roads and rides for those of us that will eventually join him.
R.I.P Brother, Til Valhalla
Funeral arrangements will be posted once they come to hand. Please keep Fay, Ashley and Robbo’s extended family in your thoughts and prayers at this of saddest time.
Harley Willox
Class 138, 16223
Ray Robinson back row second from left
Redfern Police Academy Class 138 of Feb 1974 BACK ROW ( L – R ) Andrew McCOULLOUGH # 16176, RaymondROBINSON # 16203, ?, Barry ODMARK # 16219, ?, ?, ?, ?, Sue BRENNAN P/W 0190 MIDDLE ROW: ?, ?, ?, ?, Ray POTTER # 16327, ?,?, ?, ?, ? FRONT ROW: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, D.S. ( STEVE ) PACKER # 16225, ?,?, ?, ?
Ray leaves a legacy that extends literally around the globe, his life brought so many people together that formed so many new friendships it is amazing, but then that is Robbo, amazing. We will miss you, but not forget you. R.I.P..
Ray Robinson “ROBBO” talking things over with Brian Turner (sales Manager)
Ray Robinson “ROBBO” & Mal BROWN attended a Breast Cancer BBQ this morning. Neither of us wear or own anything pink so money went into the donation bucket. 10 November 2016
27 Feb 2019 · Ray Robinson blessing the lemonade at Wollombi.
18 Sept. 2016· Sydney · Castlebrook Memorial Park Rouse Hill for the Dawn Service to remember Bryson Anderson. L to R Mal Brown (me), Ray Robinson (Robbo), Harley Willox (Club President), Simon Bouda (Channel 9) That is my black Harley Ultra Classic. Another memorable Wall to Wall
1 March 2018 · Sydney · Mal Brown, , Bull Ant, Lloyd Taylor & Ray Robinson. Introduced Bull Ant to a NSWPF Association Legend Lloyd Taylor this morning.
Sunday 19 March 2017
Paul HUNT & Ray ROBINSON
Ray Robbo Robinson June 10, 2020 · I am proud to have served as a Cop. I am proud of my brothers and sisters who also took the Oath to be one. I am disgusted in the behaviour of some in our community that would NEVER have had the guts to Serve yet seem to know that ALL Police are shit…. Well, you people that think that, have a good look in the mirror if you want to see a pile of crap then go and have a good meal, go and have a drink before you climb into your nice safe warm beds and keep in that little brain of yours that those people you say are shit willingly provide you with the safety that you enjoy while you scream obscenities at the them…… Caragabal Police Station, NSW
1973, Shelley Beach ( The Shire ) ( Sutherland )
15 June 2020 Putty Rd, Colo, NSW
2 December 2020
Gary John COLLETT
01/02/2021
Gary John COLLETT
AKA Gus
Late of Wee Waa, NSW
“Possibly” related to Victor Frank COLLETT ( aka: Mopp ) NSWPF # 16977 from the same Academy Class &
a P.M. COLLETT NSWPF # 21939
a Glen J. COLLETT NSWPF # 28197
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 147
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16979
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 5 May 1975 ( Aged 24 years, 4 months, 6 days )
Constable – appointed 5 May 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 5 May 1984
was still SenCon in the 1989 Stud Book
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant ?
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Stations: ?, Balmain?, Goodooga, Walgett as an*‘A’ Lister ( Detective )( early 1980s ), Mid North Coast – Forster ( Detective )( mid 1980s ), ( Detective mostly in Stock Investigation ), Dubbo ( early 1990s )( Detective )
Service: From? ?pre May 1975? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Det Sgt )
Born: Friday 29 December 1950
Died on: Wednesday 13 January 2021
Age: 70 years & 15 days
Cause: ?
Event location: Dubbo Base Hospital, Dubbo, NSW
Event date: Wednesday 13 January 2021 during the p.m.
( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )
GUS 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.
Gus is survived by his wife, Pauline, and two daughters.
* an ‘A’ Lister who a person who has applied to become a Detective.
He is placed on this list – then is ‘ trialled ‘ ( on Probation ) within a Detectives Officer to see if he has the ability to qualify for such a position.
We lost one of our bowlers last night at Dubbo Base Hospital. Gary had turned 70 on the 29 Dec 2020. He was of ill health for some time, but he being the very private person he was, did not disclose his illness.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
William John BEATON
01/02/2021
William John BEATON
AKA ?
Late of Five Dock, NSW
Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 00022
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 30 April 1915 ( aged 23+ )
Constable – appointed ? April 1916
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? July 1924
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( NO SUCH RANK AT THIS TIME )
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( NO SUCH RANK AT THIS TIME )
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (NSW : 1887 – 1954),
Friday 8 October 1943, page 6
CHILD’S TRAGIC DEATH
When Mrs. Frank Myors, who resides with her children in the cottage adjoining Spalding’s Garage, went to the front of the house to look for her two-year-old baby boy, Charles, she was horrified to see his body floating in the shallow water of the ornamental fishpond which receives the water from a fountain in front of the house.
She lifted the baby out and her call brought Mr. Alan McMahon, her neighbour, to her assistance, and Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Long ( of the Railway Refreshment Room ) both qualified first aid practitioners, were quickly applying treatment. Dr. Wilson was summoned and administered oxygen, but though at one stage some slight response gave a glimmer of hope, efforts at restoration were finally abandoned. Nothing definite can be ascertained as to the events which led up to the tragedy, but the presence of a severe bruise and an abrasion on the little victim’s forehead, suggest that he struck the base of the pedestal of the fountain in falling forward and was rendered unconscious or semi-unconscious by the impact. The water is about fifteen inches deep and such a sturdy child as he was, would almost certainly have scrambled out if he had not been dazed or stunned. The shallow basin contained a number of gold fish, and it was probably his interest in them which was responsible for the tragedy. A sad feature was the fact that the fish had been given away, and Mrs Myors was only waiting for the new owner to take the fish, to have the basin emptied. The Molong police immediately communicated with the child’s father, Pte. Frank Myors, who is at a northern battle station, contact being made with him within an hour. He was immediately granted leave but it is impossible that he can reach his home till today ( Thursday ). Much sympathy is expressed with the relatives of the child, who is a grandchild of Mr. F. H. Myors of our town. The remains were laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Molong cemetery, Rev. J. Leighton Edwell officiating, McKeowen’s Funeral Service having charge of the funeral arrangements. At 4 o’clock yesterday ( Thursday ) afternoon, the local Coroner, Mr. J. H. Caldwell, held an enquiry into the cause of death and, after hearing the following evidence, found that Charles Francis Myors occidentally died from asphyxia from drowning when he fell into an ornamental fish pond in the grounds of his residence in Watson Street, Molong, on 5th Oct. Sgt. William John Beaton deposed: At about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 5th inst., on hearing that a child had been nearly drowned I proceeded to Spalding’s Service Station in Watson Street, Molong, where I saw Dr. Wilson and first aid men applying resuscitation methods to the child, whom I knew as Charles Francis Myors. The child was lying on the floor of the garage. I learned that some little time previously the
child was taken from a fish pond by his mother. The fish pond is situated at the front of the child’s residence in Watson Street, Molong, next to the garage. I later examined the fish pond and fountain. The wall on the extreme outside of the pond would be about 2 feet in height. There was between 1 foot and 18 inches of water in the pond. The inside section of the pond which supports the fountain is built of concrete and all round has a jagged surface. I later viewed the body of the deceased and I saw a bruise on the forehead which I presumed could have been caused by the child’s head coming in contact with the inside wall of the pond in overbalancing when
making an attempt to retrieve something from the water. To Coroner: The bruise was slight. In my opinion the bruise could cause slight unconsciousness, which would cause the child to be unable to struggle out of the water. Dr. Gerald Barry Wilson deposed: On the morning of the 5th at about a quarter to 11, I received a call to go to Spalding’s Garage. On arrival I saw the body of Charles Francis Myors. The child was apparently dead, and Mr. Phillips was performing artificial respiration. The child was suffering from asphyxia and there was a considerable quantity of water in the stomach and lungs. With the aid of others I continued artificial respiration for about an hour and a half without affect. Death was due to asphyxia, caused by
drowning. There was an old scar on his forehead. I examined the fish pond and the jagged edge of the wall. It would be possible for him to strike his head on the wall in overbalancing. A child of that age, if he were injured or not, would probably not be able to recover himself if he were in difficulties. To Coroner: In my opinion everything possible had been done to restore the boy, some of those assisting were certificated first aid men. Mrs. Norma Myors deposed: I last saw Charles Francis Myors alive at about 10,30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. He was riding round the front bedroom on his bike. My daughter was ill in the bedroom. I went on with my laundry work at the back of the premises. The next thing I heard my daughter call out to me; it was about 10 minutes to 11. I walked to the bedroom door, and one of my shoes was lying in the middle of the bedroom floor and the other one was missing. I naturally concluded that the deceased had placed it in the pond at the front of the home, and I hurried to the pond to regain possession of it before it became soaked with water. On arriving at the pond I found my baby. As I came down the steps I saw what I though to be one of the children’s dolls floating on the water, and when I walked over I saw it was my baby. He was lying face upwards in the water. I grabbed him up and screamed for Mr. Young. I took him into the garage. It was a habit of his to put everything in the pool when playing. I think Allen McMahon took him from me, and I think Mr. Young went to the telephone. To Coroner: He always played near the pond, but we had never seen him climb on to it. To Sgt.: The boy’s body was limp when I lifted him out of the water. He was a strong child. He was not insured. Walter Lyndoch Young deposed: I am a motor garage manager and reside at the Telegraph Hotel, Molong. At about a quarter to 11 on the 5th, Allen McMahon and I were standing in the shop and I heard Mrs. Myors call out for me. We both rushed out and Alan McMahon met Mrs. Myors at the door and took the child from her. I told him to place it on the counter; he applied aid and I rang for the doctor and sent a messenger for Mr. Phillips, who arrived in a few moments and he applied first aid. The doctor arrived shortly afterwards and we sent for oxygen. Resuscitation methods were applied for at least an hour; Mr. McMahon worked on the body immediately and continued until the arrival of Mr. Phillips. We obtained hot water bottles from the railway. To Coroner: There was no signs of life. Archibald James Myors deposed: I am a shop assistant and reside at Molong. I identified the body of Charles Francis Myors on the 6th inst., he was two years of age. He was known to me as a strong boy. I last saw the child alive on the morning of the 5th inst., when I had him out in the car. In returning his verdict, the Coroner expressed deep sympathy with the relatives of the child and showed it in a practical manner by saving the distressed mother from any interrogation.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
