George Pearce POCOCK

26/07/2018

George Pearce POCOCK

Late of 85 Concord Rd, Concord

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ‘Q‘ 7808

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 Wednesday 13 November 1901 ( aged 22 years, 8 months, 17 days )

Constable 1st Class – Ashfield Electoral Registrar from 15 February 1920

Constable 1st Class – Petersham Electoral Registrar from 1 July 1921

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1929

Sergeant 2nd Class – death

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: ?, Lock Up Keeper – Ashfield for 10 years ( 1901? – 1911? ), Burwood ( 1911? – 1922 / where he was promoted to Sgt ), Concord – O.I.C. ( 1922 – 1929 / Sgt – death )

Service: From Wednesday 13 November 1901 to 8 December 1929 = 28 years, 0 months, 25 days Service

Awards: ?

Born: Thursday 27 February 1879, Sydney, NSW

Died on: Sunday 8 December 1929

Age: 50 years, 9 months, 11 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 9 December 1929 @ 2.30pm from home

Funeral location: Rookwood Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW

Funeral Parlour: Motor Funerals Ltd

Buried at: Rookwood Cemetery, Church of England

Zone C, Section 09, Grave 3281

Memorial located at: ?

George Pearce POCOCK, INSCRIPTION:<br /> In ? Memory of<br /> my dear husband<br /> and our father<br /> George Pearce<br /> POCOCK<br /> Died 8th Dec 1929<br /> aged 50 years<br /> also<br /> Florence May<br /> POCOCK<br /> Died 1st April 1962<br /> aged 81 years.<br /> LOWER:<br /> ? William Teasdale<br /> POCOCK<br /> ? ? Middle ?<br /> ? 1942 aged 45 years — **INSCRIPTION**:
In ? Memory of
my dear husband
and our father
**George Pearce**
**POCOCK**
Died 8th Dec 1929
aged 50 years
also
**Florence May**
**POCOCK**
Died 1st April 1962
aged 81 years.
**LOWER**:
**? William Teasdale**
**POCOCK**
? ? Middle ?
? 1942 aged 45 years

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

Funeral location: TBA

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Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Monday 9 December 1929, page 9

FUNERALS.

POCOCK.— The Relatives and Friends of the late GEORGE PEARCE POCOCK ( late Sergeant of Police, Concord Station ) are invited to attend his Funeral; to leave his late residence, 85 Concord road Concord, THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30, for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, Section, by road, per motor service.

MOTOR FUNERALS. LTD.

( The All-Motor Service ),

Phone, M6277. 30 City-road, city.

POCOCK.— The Relatives and Friends of Mrs FLORENCE MAY POCOCK, Mr. and Mrs. E ( Edward ). POCOCK, ENID, GLORIA, and WILLIAM ( Teasdale) POCOCK are Invited to attend the Funeral of her late dearly loved HUSBAND and their FATHER, George Pearce Pocock; to leave his late residence, 85 Concord road, Concord, THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30, for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, by road, per motor service.

MOTOR FUNERALS. LIMITED.

POCOCK.— The Relatives and Friends of Mr and Mrs. E. CHILDS are Invited to attend the Funeral of their late dearly-loved FATHER, George Pearce Pocock; to leave his late residence, 85 Concord -road, Concord. THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30 for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, by road, per motor service.

MOTOR FUNERALS, LIMITED.

POCOCK.- The Relatives and Friend» of Mrs. SARAH POCOCK and FAMILY are Invited to attend the Funeral of her late dearly-loved SON and their BROTHER, George Pearce Pocock; to leave his late residence. 85 Concord-road, Concord. THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30, for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, by road, per motor service.

MOTOR FUNERALS. LIMITED,

POCOCK.- P.A.F.S. OF AUSTRALIA, North Strathfield branch, No. 182.-The Officers and Members of the above Lodge are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of the late Brother, GEORGE PEARCE POCOCK; to leave his late residence, 85 Concord-road, Concord, THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30, for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, by road, per Motor Service.

H. F. WELLING. W.M..

D. A. REYNOLDS, Secretary,

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16608559

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Wednesday 11 December 1929, page 21

SERGEANT G. P. POCOCK.

Police-sergeant George Pearce Pocock, officer-ln-charge of the Concord police, died on Sunday.

Sergeant Pocock, who was 50 years of age, entered the police force in 1901. He was lock-up-keeper at Ashfield for ten years, and was then appointed sergeant at Burwood. Since 1922 he had been stationed at Concord. He was regarded as a particularly able officer.

Mrs. Pocock, two sons, and three daughters survive.

The funeral took place at the Rookwood cemetery on Monday.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16609049/1193138#

SW. Paybook photograph of NX3224 Lance Bombardier Edward Alfred Pocock, 2/3rd Field Regiment, …

Edward Alfred POCOCK - son to <br /> George Pearce POCOCK<br /> — Edward Alfred POCOCK – son to
George Pearce POCOCK

NSW. Paybook photograph of NX3224 Lance Bombardier Edward Alfred Pocock, 2/3rd Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. Lance Bombardier Pocock, aged 36, died while defending the island of Crete against the German land and airborne invasion on 30 May 1941.

He was the son of George Pearce Pocock and Florence May Pocock, and the husband of Esma Lucy Pocock, of Woollahra, NSW.

He is commemorated on the Athens Memorial Face 10. (Photograph supplied by the Army’s Soldier Career Management Agency. Information from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database.)

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C335269

Florence Buried at: Rookwood Cemetery, Zone C, Section 09, Grave 3281 but is recorded on the same gravestone as George & William.

No details found for William Teasdale Pocock on the cemetery records

First published – Thursday 26 July 2018

Updated 26 May 2025 with Sgt 2/c rank date and calculations updated.

William Albert STUBBS

26/07/2018

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

Grave location: [codepeople-post-map]

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954),

Wednesday 2 September 1936, page 6

SERGEANT W. A. STUBBS DEAD

Sergeant Third-class William Albert Stubbs, attached to the Newcastle police station, died at 9.30 last night at his residence in Janet-street, Merewether.

He had been ill for several months.

Born in 1886, Sergeant Stubbs joined the police force in 1908, and had served at many stations.

He had been at Newcastle West and Newcastle for about 10 years, and was well liked both inside and outside the police force in the North.

A widow and grown-up family survive.

He will be buried to-morrow.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140510119

Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954),

Thursday 3 September 1936, page 10

POLICE FUNERAL IN NEWCASTLE

LATE SERGEANT W. A. STUBBS

Impressive scenes marked the police funeral this afternoon of Sergeant W. A. Stubbs, who died at his home at Merewether on Tuesday after a long Illness. A large party of police marched before and after the flag-draped coffin through the city to the railway station and the cortege was headed by the military band of the 2/35th Battalion, with drums draped in crape.

Footpaths on both sides of Hunter street along the route of the funeral procession were lined with people.

The Commissioner of Police was represented by the Superintendent of the North-Eastern Area (Mr. J. W. White) and other police officials present were Inspectors W. A. Davis and A. G. McAlpin. A large number of representatives of the Retired Police Association marched in the cortege.

The chief mourners were: The widow, Mrs. T. Brown and Miss F. Stubbs (daughters). Messrs. William, Cecil, and Alfred Stubbs (sons), Messrs. Leslie and Cecil Stubbs (brothers), and Constable S. Phillips. The pall-bearers were Sergeant E. Williams, Sergeant J. Petith. Sergeant J. W. Booth, Sergeant P. A. J. Harris, Constable L. Douglass and Constable W. Brady.

A large crowd gathered outside Wood Coffill’s funeral parlor chapel, where the service was held by Rev. A. H. Venn, of Merewether, and traffic was suspended temporarily while the cortege passed into Hunter street.

After the military band, marched the funeral escort of 20 constables, six sergeants, a commissioned officer and the police drill instructor (Constable S. ( Stephen ) Pender), who had charge of police marching arrangements at the funeral. After the hearse, marched the remainder of the police to the mourning party.

This party was headed by Constable J. P. Magnay who, with the president (Constable E. Konza) represented the Newcastle branch of the Police Association.

Then followed representatives of the Retired Police Association and detectives and a large number of members of the public.

Among other police at the funeral were: Sergeants P. Homann, E. Moore, L. McLeay, W. Knox, G. Noble, J. L. Phillipson, Constables K. Brennan, A. Meskell, R. Mason, A. Dawes, N. L. Collier, L. Boucher, J. Kemp, R. Ford, A. E. Loseby. K. Dimmock, E. W. King, J. E. McGrath, R. S. Mulvaney, J. W. Mackaskill. S. W. Johnson, C. C. Ward, R. Kirkup, W. Moroney, G. F. Page. Sergeant W. L. Alford. Constables D. G. Sutherland, M. T. Emerson, A. T. Williams, C. W. R. McMahon, E. Shumack, A. Burns, C. E. D. Evans. Constable C. Woodlands, Constable J. R. O’Connor, Sergeant R. Shaw, Constable P. J. Grannal, Sergeant H. Thompson, Constable H. G. Brady, Constable R. Hurtz, Constable O. Schwarzer, Constable J. Allport; Constable W. Handcock, Constable J. O’Keefe, Constable W. Silvey, Constable F. Murray, Constable F. Gordon, Sergeant G. McGrath, Sergeant R. L. Harivel.

The Retired Police Association was represented by the hon. secretary ( ex-Sergeant J. Chandler), ex-Inspector H. J. Boland. ex-Sergeants J. Bell, J. McLean. P. P. O’Keefe, E. Kilner, A. McRae, T. Prior, R. Weir, T. Nolan and ex-Constables F. Leek and J. Clarke.

Others present were Rabbi I. Morris, the Superintendent of Newcastle Ambulance (Mr. E. L. McKay), District Officer R. Currer, representing Newcastle District Fire Brigades, Mr. J. T. Smith, representing the Valuer General’s Department, Mr. A. J. Barr, representing W. H. Gurton Tire Co. Ltd., Mr. E. L. Standen (John McGrath), Mr. R. L. Simpson (H. E. C. Robinson Ltd., Sydney). Mr. D. J. Partridge, Mr. J. Dart, the President of the Newcastle East Parents’ and Citizens’ Association (Mr. A. Clarke), and representatives of the City of Newcastle Lodge No. 7, P.A.F.S. of A.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/166547686

Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954),

Tuesday 14 May 1935, page 7

NEW POLICE SCHEME

NEWCASTLE WEST NOW LOCK-UP DOOM OF THE BEAT

The introduction of police mobile patrols into the Newcastle district in the near future, will spell the doom of the beat system, which has been in existence for many years.

A direct result of the comprehensive reorganisation of the force, which was commenced immediately the new Commissioner of Police (Mr. Mackay) took office, will be the withdrawal of many officers from suburban stations, which will be converted into lock-ups, each attended by a resident constable.

The first step in this direction was taken yesterday when Sergeant Dean, who is at present on extended leave, and Sergeant Stubbs were transferred to Newcastle headquarters, leaving Constable Dawes in charge.

Similar procedure will be followed gradually at many suburban stations.

As the change proceeds Hamilton will become the base for motor cycles and cars, in which policemen and detectives will tour adjoining municipalities.

CRUISING PATROLS

Call boxes will be established throughout the Newcastle district, from which cruising patrols will report at regular intervals to headquarters. By this means it is hoped to reduce such crimes as housebreaking, as one of the many patrols will be in almost constant touch with headquarters and can be despatched to the scene of a robbery immediately information is received. The quicker moving mobile patrols will make the task of the burglar much more hazardous than hitherto.

It is expected that many of the men will be absorbed in the mobile division, and some others will be transferred to Sydney.

The revolutionary changes to be made are not an experiment. A scheme on the same lines has been put into operation in Sydney, and apparently is giving satisfaction.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/166092987

Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954),

Wednesday 3 January 1934, page 8

SERGEANT SAID HE WAS KICKED

WILD SCENE AT POLICE STATION

The story of a wild scene at Hunter street West police station, in the course of which a police sergeant was kicked in the stomach and had his nose broken by a prisoner, was told at Newcastle Police Court this afternoon.

It was also alleged by a constable, who said he was summoned to the station from an adjoining patrol, that the prisoner hurled a tub at his head.

Thomas Cullen (31), laborer, pleaded not guilty to a charge of having assaulted Sergeant Stubbs, and beaten and otherwise ill-treated him, causing him actual bodily harm, on December 16.

Sergeant Stubbs said that after having arrested Cullen for being drunk, he told him that it had been alleged against him that he had assaulted a man after asking him for sixpence.

Continuing, the sergeant said that when they were within 30 yards of the police station at Newcastle West, Cullen punched him on the head and knocked his cap off.

The sergeant said that he then held down his prisoner by the leg and arm, and asked a passer-by to restore his cap to his head.

Later, while they were going up the steps of the passage way, Cullen kicked him in the stomach.

In the charge room he did the same thing again, so the sergeant, threw him to the floor.

After taking Cullen to a cell, said the sergeant, he was fixing up the prisoner with blankets, when Cullen again kicked him in the stomach and punched his nose, making it bleed.

Subsequently the sergeant was taken by the ambulance to a surgery, and the doctor found his nose was broken.

A FORWARD KICK

To Mr. O’Neill (for Cullen), Sergeant Stubbs denied that he had drawn his baton at any stage. The kick was what would be called on the football field a forward kick. He did not know that Cullen had been treated for severe injuries. He had thrown Cullen in the charge room, and he might have been injured while assaulting other men.

Constable Page, of Wickham, said he found the sergeant sitting down dazed, and bleeding from the nose.

DREW HIS BATON

” When I went to the cell, ” he added, ” Cullen said he would bash my head in if I came in, the same as he had done to the sergeant. ”

” I asked him to hand over the cell tub, and he rushed across and hurled it at my head. It hit the door as I closed It. ”

To Mr. O’Neill, the constable said that he pulled out his baton before opening the cell door.

(Proceeding.)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/165077208

First Published 6 June 2018.

Updated 3 July 2025 with full date of birth and associated calculations.

John Henry WILSON

26/07/2018

John Henry WILSON

AKA Jack WILSON

Late of Wentworthville, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 2074

Regd. # 7999

Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police College or Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 12 April 1955 ( aged 25 years, 2 months, 25 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 9 May 1955 ( aged 25 years, 3 months, 21 days )

Senior Constable – appointed 18 July 1966

Final Rank = Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations: ?, Darlinghurst, George St North, Leeton, Traffic Branch ( 1960’s ),

Service: From 12 April 1955 to 18 April 1971 = 16 years, 0 months, 6 days Service

Time in Retirement: 0 years, 0 months, 0 days

Age at Retirement: 41 years, 3 months, 0 days

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Saturday 18 January 1930 in Leeton, NSW

Died on: Sunday 18 April 1971

Age: 41 years, 3 months, 0 days

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: Back yard of the family home

Event date: Sunday 18 April 1971

Funeral date: Wednesday 21 April 1971

Funeral location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Rookwood Cemetery, NSW

Grave location: Anglican area, Zone D, Section 16B, Grave 1070

Memorial located at: ?

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

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Jack suffered a sudden and unexpected heart attack.

John Henry WILSON 01 - NSWPF 7999 - Died 18 April 1971 — John Henry WILSON
AKA Jack WILSON

Further information to be added.

Cal

First published on 07 May 2018.

Updated 18 February 2026 with grave photo.

Stephen William SIVEWRIGHT

26/07/2018

Stephen William SIVEWRIGHT

Unknown NSW Serving Policeman

AKA Sivey

Late of Ballina, Wagga Wagga, NSW

Goulburn Police Academy Class # DPP 01 ( CEP 98/2 ) Class 274 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 32691

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable – appointed 22 December 1998 ( aged 23 years, 1 month, 7 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: Sergeant at time of Death

Stations: ?, Richmond LAC, Lismore ( SenCon ), Wagga Wagga HWP ( Sgt ) – Death

Service: From ? pre December 1998? ? to 11 April 2018 = 19+? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

although had been Awarded:

National Medal

National Police Service Medal

Police Service Medal

Born: Saturday 15 November 1975

Died on: Wednesday 11 April 2018

Age: 42 years, 4 months, 27 days

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Service Glock

Event location: Sturt Hwy, near Berry Jerry Rest area, Collingullie, Wagga Wagga, NSW

Event date: Wednesday 11 April 2018

Funeral date: Monday 23 April 2018 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: St Andrews Anglican Parish, 10 Zadoc St, Lismore

Funeral Parlour: Lismore Funeral Services – 6621 8266

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

SIVEY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO ( Last checked 151121 )

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Stephen William Sivewright

15/11/1975 – 11/4/2018

42 years

Today recalls a memory

Of a loved one gone to rest

And those who think of him today

Are those who loved him best.

The flowers we lay upon his grave

May wither and decay

But the love for him who lies beneath

Will never fade away

Forever and always remembering with love

Dad & Mum, Leon, Dylan & Sarah and Kimba

South Grafton 2460

Date listed: 11/4/2019

Stephen William Sivewright | Tributes & Condolences | Northern Rivers / Byron | The Advertiser

Police investigate death of NSW officer

Australian Associated Press
9:20AM April 12, 20

A NSW Police critical incident team will investigate the death of one of its own officers after a policeman was found dead near Wagga Wagga.

Concerns were raised for the male officer’s welfare with colleagues heading to the Sturt Highway about 30km from Wagga Wagga on Wednesday afternoon.

The officer’s death is non-suspicious circumstances, and a critical incident team has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the matter.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/police-investigate-death-of-nsw-officer/news-story/52c610f5bd71c516ffc452cd3fa3c8a6

April 12 2018 – 7:39AM

Critical investigation launched after police death near Wagga

Daisy Huntly

An internal investigation has been launched after a police officer’s death in the Riverina Police District.

Emergency services raced to the Sturt Highway, around 30 kilometres from Wagga, around 4.25pm on Wednesday.

They were responding after concerns were raised to the welfare of a police officer.

Paramedics from NSW Ambulance also responded to the location, but were unable to revive the officer.

Police said that there is no evidence the incident is suspicious.

A critical incident team has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death and will be subject to independent review.

https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/5337758/critical-investigation-launched-after-police-death-near-wagga/

7 News Sydney is in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.

April 12 2018 at 8:29am

Police say a critical incident investigation has been launched after the death yesterday of a police officer near the Sturt Highway 30km from Wagga Wagga. “At this time there is no evidence the incident is suspicious.”

Police Statement: A critical incident investigation has been launched after the death of a police officer near Wagga Wagga. Police were called to the Sturt Highway about 30km from Wagga Wagga around 4.25pm yesterday (Wednesday 11 April 2018) after concerns were raised for the welfare of an officer. Ambulance paramedics responded to the location but were unable to revive the officer. At this time there is no evidence the incident is suspicious. A critical incident team has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the matter.
That investigation will be subject to independent review.

www.7News.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/7newssydney/posts/2080256375331818

SIVEWRIGHT, STEPHEN WILLIAM

Taken suddenly from us on the 11th April 2018.

Much loved Son to Harold and Eleanor.

Cherished Partner to Leon.

Loved Brother to Ian and Jack.

Adored Uncle to Sarah, William and Jake.

Funeral details to be advised in later edition.

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Police disappointed at close of Operation Tortoise

2 Apr 2018, 6 p.m.

It would have been difficult to escape a random breath test in Wagga across the Easter long weekend.

It follows a Highway Patrol crack down on fatigue, drink and drug-driving.

With thousands hitting the roads for the holiday, Riverina police conducted more than 6600 random breath tests across four days.

These numbers come at the close of Operation Tortoise, with double-demerits in force until midnight on Monday.

Despite the low number of drivers busted drink driving, acting-Senior Sergeant Stephen Sivewright said the behaviour of drivers across the region had been disappointing.

“The message isn’t getting out there,” Sergeant Sivewright said. “People are still speeding.”

He said road users continued to put the lives of their passengers and other people in danger, with more than 200 drivers issued speeding fines.

A further 25 infringements were issued for not wearing seatbelts and 308 drivers were busted for other traffic offences.

“People shouldn’t have to die for drivers to listen,” Sergeant Sivewright said. “This should be a wake-up call.”

His words follow the tragic death of an elderly driver on a Riverina road, near Jindera, on Monday morning.

This death brought the number of fatalities on Riverina roads to six this year.

“That’s ridiculously high,” Sergeant Sivewright said. “Up until March 28, there were 59 fatalities on state roads – a definite increase on last year.”

The story Shock follows number of speeding drivers busted on Riverina roads first appeared on The Daily Advertiser.

https://www.theland.com.au/story/5317931/shock-follows-number-of-speeding-drivers-busted-on-riverina-roads/

December 26 2017 – 3:00PM

Ten drivers busted drink driving across Wagga

Steff Wills

Police say the results of this year’s initiative to reduce the holiday road toll are concerning.

It follows Wagga Highway Patrol’s launch of Operation Safe Arrival on December 22.

Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Sivewright on Tuesday said local officers, combined with resources from Sydney, had already performed thousands of random breath tests across Wagga.

The Highway Patrol chief said of more than 8520 tests, ten drivers had been caught drink driving.

In addition, Sergeant Sivewright said 225 drivers had been fined for speeding across the region, which was more than half the combined number of traffic-related offences, during that period.

“We are concerned about the 10 drink driving offences,” Sergeant Sivewright said. “We’d like that to be zero.”

Double demerits will apply from Friday, December 22 with all Traffic and Highway Patrol Command staff on duty until New Year.

Sergeant Sivewright urged Riverina drivers to stick to the speed limit, to make a plan-b and to get to their destination safely.

https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/5140382/ten-drivers-busted-drink-driving-across-wagga/

December 15 2017 – 3:30PM

Highway Patrol want you to survive the drive home this Christmas | Video

Madeleine Clarke

Wagga’s Highway Patrol force are gearing up for the busy Christmas period with Operation Safe Arrival kicking off today.

Double demerits will apply from Friday, December 22 with all Traffic and Highway Patrol Command staff on duty until New Year performing random breath tests, mobile drug testing, speed enforcement and vehicle and driver compliance checks.

Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Sivewright said the Riverina cluster will be boosted by additional resources from Sydney.

“We’ll have all our vehicles out on the roads during the day and night time so the public can see us.”

The Wagga Command is made up of 20 officers and nine vehicles.

“With more people going away, wanting to get there, they can get distracted by their mobile phones, we’ll be out there trying to deter people from committing offences,” Sergeant Sivewright said.

“For those travelling long distances we hope they have had at least eight hours sleep before they begin their journey, and stop every two hours or when tired.

“Personal responsibility is the key to road safety in NSW. We urge those on our roads over the school holidays, Christmas and the New Year to help us keep everyone safe on NSW roads.”

Last Christmas and New Year period saw 40 people die on Australian roads, up from 34 the year before.

NSW was the worst state for fatalities, claiming 12 of the dead.

https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/5119873/survive-the-drive-home-this-christmas-video/

David Clarke

Story

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Donated AUD $53.00 online in support of David Clarke

Good luck mate. Regards Sivey

April 26 2017

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District on display at Sydney Royal Easter Show

…….

Best beef

Stephen Sivewright, from Diddine Brahman Stud at South Lismore, was awarded junior and senior reserve champion bull at the Sydney show, making it three out of four Royal Easter Shows he has entered where he has won reserve champion.

………

https://www.ruralweekly.com.au/news/district-on-display/2592864/

James Gillis McDONALD

26/07/2018

James Gillis McDONALD

AKA JIMMY ‘ Tracker ‘ McDONALD

the First Wiradjuri black tracker with NSW Police in Mudgee, NSW

the Last WIRADJURI black Tracker with NSW Police in Mudgee, NSW

Late of 13 Perry St, Mudgee, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ???? ( N/A )

Rank: Aboriginal Tracker

Stations: Mudgee

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = 40 years Service

Awards: ?

Born: Friday 26 January 1872 at Cobbora, NSW

Died on: Saturday 17 April 1937

Age: 65

Cause: ? – passed in his sleep

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Sunday 18 April 1937

Funeral location: Mudgee Cemetery

Buried at: Mudgee Cemetery

Salvation Army Section

Row B Plot 50

Memorial located at: ?

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

James Gillis McDONALD, JIMMY ' Tracker ' McDONALD

James is seated - 1st on left together with unknown Police - presumably who were Stationed at Mudgee, NSW — James Gillis McDONALD AKA JIMMY ‘ Tracker ‘ McDONALD is seated – 1st on left together with unknown Police – presumably who were Stationed at Mudgee, NSW.

Jimmy’s leather ‘shin guards’ have been donated, by Peter McDonald, to the NSW Police Museum. Nerida Campbell, the curator, has authenticated them and they will be on display soon ( May 2023 ).

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 19 April 1937, page 4

DEATH

Mr. J. G. McDonald

THE death of Mr. James Gillis McDonald (66), of Perry street. Mudgee, occurred on Friday night. The late Mr. McDonald, who had been a tracker in the police department for 40 years, passed away in his sleep. Born at Cobbora, he had lived in the Mudgee, Wollar, and Rylstone districts all his life.

In his younger days he was a noted athlete, boxer, and swimmer, and had won the famous Botany foot running handicap.

A well respected citizen, his passing will be mourned by many. A widow and eleven children survive.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the interment being carried out in the Salvation Army portion of the Mudgee Cemetery by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son.

The rites were conducted by Major Gibson.

Among those at the funeral were members of the local police force, who also acted as pall-bearers.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/162251620

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957) Tue 8 Aug 1922 Page 1

McDONALD ( nee Cubbins )— On the 7th August, suddenly, Catherine ( Kate, relict of James Gillies McDonald, of 459 Drummond street, Carlton, ( Victoria ) beloved mother of Norman, Elsie, and Kathleen, aged 48 years.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1837914

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Thursday 20 October 1904, page 21

LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr. James Gillis McDonald and Miss Harriet May Cooper were joined in wedlock’s holy bonds, the Rev. T. D. Evans officiating. Miss May Bailey was bridesmaid and Mr. Robert Bailey was groomsman.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157628544

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 19 January 1903, page 2

Mudgee Police Court..

Monday, 19th January.

Mudgee Police Court

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157570465

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 24 March 1902, page 3

A Gulgong Robbery

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157693070

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 26 May 1902, page 2

The Gambling Raid. –

-Sixteen Defendants Before the Court.

The Majority Discharged.

The Rest Get Stiff Sentences.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157697199

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 14 July 1902, page 2

An Object of Suspicion.

A Mudgee Visitor’s Experience

On Friday the Mudgee police received word that a burglary had been committed near Wellington, and a description of the bold bad men was sent here by wireless telegraphy or some other up-to-date means.

The local suppressors of crime and bad language were soon all alert, and on Friday evening Constable Tully and James Gillies McDonald, the well known tracker, had their cunning constabulary optics on a couple of strangers who had driven over from Wellington that day and were stopping at a local hotel.

The rules and regulation provide that a constable shall always act with caution, and therefore Constable Tully did not rush affairs but engaged a room at the hotel and, presumably, sat up all night with one eye on the back door and the other on the front.

The name of the unconscious object of constabulary cunning was Mr. W. V. Bradley, the representative of the Two Bays Nursery Co., Melbourne.

After consuming a very gratifying breakfast he strolled outside his hotel, and was accosted by a man who was a stranger to him, and asked him some tricky little questions as to who he was, where he came from, and where he contemplated going to. Mr. Bradley stated that he was going to the post office, and the stranger at once revealed his official identity, and intimated that the requirements of justice necessitated that the visitor should be searched, for he was suspected of being mixed up in a burglary near Wellington.

Mr. Bradley said he had not the least objection to being searched, and informed the constable that his Gladstone bag was upstairs and contained the usual assortment of clothes soiled and otherwise, and that he had £60 in notes in his pocket, and a fully loaded revolver, which he playfully introduced to the notice of the guardian of the peace.

Constable Tully carefully examined the socks, bicycling knickers, etc., and then sadly abandoned the case as far as Mr. Bradley was concerned. So far as we have heard the genuine desperado has not yet been arrested, but the police are keeping a very wide eye open.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157695327

Jimmy McDonald

Hi, My name is Jule and I am the great granddaughter of Jimmy McDonald. He was a tracker for the police and I am trying to find information on him.

I know he married Harriot Cooper. I do remember her but I would like to know where is is buried. Thank you I really enjoyed reading your site too. Jules.

I also think he had a police funeral – Jule.

Yes Jule. His family have also seen a photo of him in a NSW Police publication. they are finding out more information – editor.

Mickel Cowie answers: I don’t know anything about Tracker but have noticed that his name has been mentioned in a judgement re Warrabinga-Waradjurie that is accessible via Google using that as the search . Jules could read the judgement and contact the people who have made the claim. Mickel

Jimmy McDonald

My name is Edwin McKenzie and I am the grandson of Jimmy ” Tracker ” McDonald and Harriet Cooper. I’m 65 now, living in Cairns and moving to Brisbane at the end of June – I would love to find out as much as I can about my family and descendants before I die. I would appreciate any information or leads you can give me. Edwin McKenzie

Jimmy McDonald is also my Great Grand Father, my Grandmother (His daughter) Alice Valerie Honeysett (nee McDonald). Jimmy is buried in Mudgee Cemetery in the Salvation Army section. There is still family in the area. The direct Children of Jimmy & Harriet McDonald are: Jimmy, Edie, Doobie, Davey, Jeanie, Donnie, Gertie, Valerie, Dawn, Malcolm McDonald 80 still living in Toronto. I have a photo of them all together which I would be happy to share if you wish. Who are your parents, we must be cousins? Regards, Marina Honeysett

Answering Jules re Jimmy McDonald – he is buried in the Salvation Army section of Mudgee cemetery Row B Plot 50. (unmarked still I think) He lived at 13 Perry St where the RTA now stands and was the last tracker at Wollar between about 1906 to 1919 living there in the trackers hut, then at Rylstone. his obituary. – Anonymous

20/4/1937 (mon) Death – Mr J G McDonald – The death occurred of Mr James Gillis McDonald (66) of Perry St. Mudgee occurred on Friday night. The late Mr McDonald who had been a tracker in the police dept. for 40 years, passed away in his sleep. Born at Cobbora he had lived in the Mudgee, Wollar and Rylstone districts all his life. In his younger days he was a noted athlete, boxer, and swimmer and had won the famous Botany foot-running handicap. A well respected citizen, his passing will be mourned by many. A widow & eleven children survive. Funeral took place Salvation Army section Mudgee cem. Among those at the funeral were members of the local police force, who also acted as pall bearers.

Dear Diane, thanks for your email and yes I do have that information. James is buried in the Salvation Army section of the Mudgee cemetery and he has a plaque which was put there by his daughter Valerie . It is available on the Mudgee cemetery website.

Please pass on email address to Jule , I too am a great grand daughter of Jim McDonald. His son James Henry Crawford McDonald is my grandfather Tanya Scrivener

My name is Edwin McKenzie and I am the grandson of Jimmy “Tracker” McDonald and Harriet Cooper. I’m 65 now, living in Cairns and moving to Brisbane at the end of June – I would love to find out as much as I can about my family and descendants before I die. i would appreciate any information or leads you can give me.

James McDonald

Thank you for your great site . Thanks to you I have found more relatives and some I didn’t know I had And I plan to catch up with all of them Congrats on a great site Jule

http://www.mudgeehistory.com.au/lets_chat/lets_chat_pg3.html

James Gillis McDonald (abt. 1872 – 1937)

James Gillis “Jimmy” McDonald

Born about 26 Jan 1872 in Laheys Creek.Cobbora NSW Australia

Son of Thomas McDonald and Eliza McNabb

[sibling(s) unknown]

Husband of Harriet May Cooper — married 1904 in Mudgee NSW Australia

Descendants

Father of Edith Maude McDonald, Rose E. C. McDonald, James Henry Crawford McDonald, Gertrude Evelyn McDonald, Hubert McDonald, Alice Valerie McDonald and Malcolm McDonald

Died 15 Apr 1937 in Mudgee NSW Australia

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Biography

True story of Jimmy Governor by Moore & Williams Children of James & Harriet McDonald were as follows Edith – James – Gertie – Hubert – Alice – Davi- Sylvia – Eugene and Donald (twins) – Dawn – Malcolm. Also two who may have died young.

Around the Black Stump.

James Gillis McDonald A well known bush tracker, was born at Laheys Creek on 26-1-1872.

His mother being Eliza McNabb, and his father Thomas McDonald, who was employed by James Falconer as a shepherd.

After his wife’s death Thomas McDonald went to Queensland, leaving his young son James with the Falconers. He was reared by the Falconers growing up with their children Mark & Mary.

The Lady Bushranger.

Page 70.

Sergeant Buckley of Rylstone, his reputation began the day he arrived, for he had brought his milking cow with him.

During the trip the cow produced twin calves, one of which he gave to his tracker Jimmy McDonald, who owned a rogue cow.

Jimmys cow was the terror of the town and was nothing short of a blooming menace, always breaking into everyone’s garden. Yet she fulfilled a much needed role by providing milk for Jimmys extensive brood.

Although Jimmy was a full blood Aborigine his wife was not, and their twelve happy children came in varied colours. Jim could see the humour when he chuckled, with my kiddies, it’s never any use killing a fowl, it would have to be a centipede because everyone begs for a leg.

NSW Aboriginal Trackers James McDonald was the tracker at Wollarah when the Governor brother were on the run. He lived in a four room hut in the police paddock. James knew Jimmy and didn’t shoot him when he had the chance.

Interview with Malcolm McDonald 2012.

Jimmy once fired a warning shot at James which struck his saddle, the children later played with saddle when growing up.

Aboriginal Trackers 1893.

Coolah.

Aboriginal Trackers 1894 – 1901.

Mudgee Jimmy Mack and others.

Aboriginal Trackers 1898 – 1899.

Tambar Springs.

Jimmy Mack and others.

Wages for black trackers varied from four to seven pounds a month.

Mudgee Guardian & North Western Representative 11-11-1918

Police tracker James McDonald stationed at Wollar, who has been doing police duty at Gulgong. Whilst sweeping the yard at the police station here a few days since, picked up a nice nugget of gold , weighing ?? wts.

Mudgee Guardian & North Western Representative 1-7-1920.

Police tracker McDonald, for many years stationed at Wollarah, who recently retired from the service, has it will be learnt with satisfaction rejoined it. Tracker McDonald will resume duty on July 10th. He will be stationed at Rylstone, which will henceforth be the tracker station and depot for the Mudgee Police District.

Mudgee Guardian & North Western Representative 19-4-1937

Death of Mr J McDonald (66) of Perry Street Mudgee occurred on Friday night.

The late Mr McDonald who had been a tracker in the police Dept. for 40 years passed away in his sleep.

Born at Cobbora, he lived in the Mudgee, Wollarah & Rylstone district all his life.

In his young days he was a noted athlete, Boxer, swimmer and he won the famous Botany foot running handicap.

A well respected citizen, his passing will be mourned by many.

A widow & 11 children survive.

Funeral Salvation Army section of Mudgee cemetery. Many at the funeral were members of the local police force, who acted as pall bearers.

James parents Thomas & Eliza McNabb ?????

Sources

Notes from Mr Roy Cameron. Historian of Coolah

BDM Index

DEATH 11485/1937

Mudgee Guardian & North Western Representative 11-11-1918 Mudgee Guardian & North Western Representative 1-7-1920- Mudgee Guardian Newspaper 19-4-1937. Page 4.

The Lady Bushranger , page 70-71. by Pat Studdy-Clift.

NSW Aboriginal Trackers Pathfinders saw.org.au/… List of Black Trackers Coolah & other areas by Roy Cameron Around the Black Stump, page 330. by Roy Cameron

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/McDonald-10243

Accessed 20/4/2020 by Cal

Information from Jeannette Evans, ( on 12 March 2021 ), granddaughter of Tracker McDonald, says that the family have a letter, written by Jeff Falconer, whose family raised Tracker McDonald, and the letter states that Tracker McDonald was given a lifelong job by the Governor after saving two small girls from a bolting horse.

Allen SHAW

26/07/2018

Allen SHAW

Late of Boolaroo, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Redfern Police Academy – Class 078

Regd. # 9326

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 6 April 1959 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable – appointed 1 June 1959 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 27 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 June 1965

Senior Constable – appointed 1 June 1969

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 September 1974

Senior Sergeant – appointed 26 October 1984

Senior Sergeant – Retirement

Stations: ?, North East District, Belmont, Muswellbrook – Retirement

Service: From 6 April 1959 to 2 May 1993 = 34 years, 26 days Service

Age at Retirement: 55 years, 5 months, 27 days

Time in Retirement: 24 years, 8 months, 11 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1st Class )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1st Class )

Born: Friday 5 November 1937

Died on: Saturday 13 January 2018

Age: 80 years, 2 months, 8 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 18 January 2018 @ 1pm

Funeral location: The Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield

Buried at: Cremated – Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield

Grave approx. location: [codepeople-post-map]

GPS Co-Ord: ( approx ) -32.80754381293359 151.65178738413087

Memorial located at: ?

Allen SHAW # 9326 - Grave

ALLEN 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.

May they forever Rest In Peace

SHAW, ALLEN

Late of Boolaroo

Passed away peacefully 13th January 2018

Aged 80 years

Dearly loved husband of COLEEN.

Much loved father and father-in-law of JOHN and ELLEN, JODIE and SCOTT, and GEOFFREY.

Loving Poppy and Grandpop to their children.

The Family and Friends of ALLEN are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in The North Chapel of the Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield on Thursday 18th January 2018, Service commencing at 1.00pm.

Published in The Newcastle Herald on Jan. 17, 2018

“Served the community as a good Police Officer for many years, and will be remembered for that and as a good golfer and good friend. Our condolences to Colleen and family, our thoughts will be with you on this sad occasion.”

-John & Margaret Tripp

Rex James ANDERSON

26/07/2018

Rex James ANDERSON

father of Bryson, NSWPF # 23020

Late of Baulkham Hills

NSW Police Cadet # 1149

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 8681

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced Friday 28 January 1955 ( aged 16 years, 8 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 24 May 1957 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1973

Detective Superintendent – appointed 30 March 1988

Stations: ?, Castle Hill ( 1986 ), Merrylands ( 26 Division ), Region North West – Retirement

Service: From 28 January 1955 to 2 July 1993 = 38 years, 5 months, 4 days Service

Age at Retirement: 55 years, 1 month, 8 days

Years in Retirement: 24 years, 0 months, 25 days

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NASHOS

Service name: Army

Service number: 2137592

Rank: Temporary Captain

Saw Service in: Vietnam & PNG

Date of birth: 24 May 1938

Place of birth: Sydney, NSW

Date of intake: ?

NS Training: ?

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: Commendation for Distinguished Service – granted 3 June 1998. End of Ware List Special Gazette 1998 ( Lieutenant )

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Police Awards: National Medal – granted 4 November 1992 ( Supt )

Born: Tuesday 24 May 1938

Died on: Thursday 27 July 2017 in Hospital

Age: 79 years, 2 months, 3 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: Thursday 27 July 2017

Funeral date: Wednesday 2 August 2017 @ 11am

Funeral location: St Michael’s Catholic Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills

Buried at: Castlebrook Memorial Park Cemetery, 712 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill

Memorial located at: ?

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

Funeral location: TBA

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Superintendent Rex James Anderson (Retired)

Aged 79 years

Passed away on 27/07/2017

Late of Baulkham Hills.

Dearly beloved husband of Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Warwick and Alana, Damian and Jenny, Bryson and Donna. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather to their children. Will also be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial for the life of Rex will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills on Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 commencing at 11:00am. Following the service the cortege will proceed to Castlebrook Memorial Park Cemetery, 712 Windsor Road, Rouse Hill.

In lieu of flowers donations to NSW Police Legacy would be appreciated.

A Mass of Christian Burial for the life of Rex will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills

Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 commencing at 11:00am.

Following the service the cortege will proceed to Castlebrook Memorial Park Cemetery, 712 Windsor Road, Rouse Hill.

http://www.hillsfamilyfunerals.com.au/tribute/superintendant-rex-james-anderson-retired/

VALE

2137592 CAPT Rex James Anderson
24 May 1938 – 27 July 2017
Aged 79 Years

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of
2137592 CAPT Rex James Anderson
on Thursday 27 July 2017.

Rex was called up for National Service in the late 1950’s and
after his initial training was enlisted into the CMF for two
years obligatory service. Rex served in 2 Div MP Coy and in
1970 he was seconded into the ARA as a specialist investigator
with the then SIB. Rex was sent to Vietnam with the SIB on
3 Dec 1970 till 2 Dec 1971. At the end of his secondment, Rex
returned to the NSW Police Force where he served until his
retirement as a Superintendent. Rex was a staunch member
of the MPAA and a strong supporter.

Rex was a thorough gentleman who was always willing to nurture,
advise and guide young investigators and to lend a helping hand
wherever required. He will be sadly missed.

LEST WE FORGET

RIP Superintendent Rex James Anderson

RIP Sir,
Thank You for your service, thoughts & prayers to your loved ones.
The father of the late Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson VA

Rex and Shirley at their 55th Wedding Anniversary on 29 November 2013.

Retired Police Commissioner Ken Moroney with Nick Pavlov & Rex Anderson on 20 October 2015

Rex on the 13 May 2015 Col Kelso behind him with glasses on — Rex on the 13 May 2015 Col Kelson behind him with glasses on

John Leslie WINDSOR

26/07/2018

John Leslie WINDSOR

Late of ?

AKA Jack

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14805

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 9 August 1971 ( aged 19 Years, 2 months, 22 days )

Probationary Constable – attested 20 September 1971 ( 19 years, 4 months, 2 days )

Constable – appointed 20 September 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 20 September 1976

Senior Constable – appointed

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 22 April 1987

Final Rank: Sergeant – Death

Stations: ?, Grafton

Service: From 9 August 1971 to 9 January 2009 = 37 years, 5 months, 0 days Service

Time in Retirement: 2 years, 3 months, 20 days

Age at Retirement: 56 years, 7 months, 22 days

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

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( Sgt )

John Leslie WINDSOR John WINDSOR Jack WINDSOR

Born: Sunday 18 May 1952

Died on: Friday 29 April 2011

Age: 58 years, 11 months, 11 days

Cause: Cancer – Melanoma

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 4 May 2011 @ 11.30AM

Funeral location: Christ Church Cathedral, Duke St, Grafton, NSW

Buried at: Clarence Lawn Cemetery, Armidale Rd, Braunstone, NSW

Grave Location: General – Section D, Lot 1252

Memorial located at: ?

The funeral of Sergeant John Windsor at the Christ Church Cathedral.

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

Dedicated dad credit to force

David Bancroft | 5th May 2011 2:00 AM

THERE was a potent message from the funeral yesterday of popular former Grafton policeman Sgt John Windsor … get your skin checked regularly for skin cancers.

Sgt Windsor’s two daughters Alison and Jenny told a packed Christ Church Cathedral their father, a devoted and loving family man, had died after a long battle with melanoma.

“We urge you all to see a doctor and get your skin checked,” they told the congregation.

They described their father as a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life, someone who didn’t like crowds and never wanted to be the centre of attention.

“He was dedicated to his friends, his family and work,” they said.

“He always had a friendly g’day.”

They said he was a man of limited fashion sense, who wore trademark check shirts for 30 years and an Akubra hat, and loved to travel – with a particular fascination for Queensland.

He also had a deep appreciation of food and a soft spot for animals.

“He was a gentle soul who lived his life with integrity and honour,” they said.

Many of his former colleagues in the NSW Police Force, including many who are now retired, attended yesterday’s service and spoke of his dedication to serving people.

Coffs Clarence Local Area Police Commander Mark Holahan said that when he first arrived at the Grafton Police Station as a young constable in 1987, Sgt Windsor was a calming influence.

“He retired on January 9, 2009, having spent 37 years and 162 days in the service of New South Wales,” he said.

“Rest in peace, old friend, you have served your community to the best of your ability. Vale John Windsor.”

Another of his former colleagues, Senior Sergeant Chris Tuite, gave a list of words to describe Sgt Windsor.

He said he was loving, particularly of his two daughters and wife Margaret, his father Keith and the police.

“He loved coming to work and you could set your clock by him,” he said.

He was kind and never had a harsh word against anyone.

He was respectful and showed this with his dealings with his superiors and women.

And he was generous.

“He was always a gentleman in the true definition of the word,” Sen Sgt Tuite said.

Sgt Windsor was 58.

https://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/dedicated-dad-credit-to-force/840602/

WINDSOR, JOHN LESLIE 18/5/1952 ~ 29/4/2011

Gone But Not Forgotten

Always remembered

Dad and Mum.

John Leslie WINDSOR John WINDSOR Jack WINDSOR

Warren John MATHESON

26/07/2018

Warren John MATHESON

Late of Reynella, S.A.

South Australia Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank: Constable

Stations: Darlington, Glenelg & Christies Beach

Service: From 20 June 1974 to 29 March 1982 = 7 years, 9 months, 9 days Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Thursday 6 June 1957

Died on: Monday 29 March 1982

Age: 24 years, 9 months, 23 days

Cause: Motor Vehicle Collision – Driver – Urgent Duty

Event location: Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North, South Australia

Funeral date: Thursday 1 April 1982

Funeral location: Mt Gambier, S.A.

Buried at: Carinya Gardens Cemetery, Mt Gambier, South Australia

Section: Water Lily Garden Grave: 14 Row: N

Memorial located at: ?

Warren Matheson had two small children when he died. The mother ( Barbara ) of those two small children kept in close contact with the parents of Warren after his death and are still in contact to this day. Warrens, now adult children ( Brett, 38 & Hayley, 36 ) ( in 2017) and their mother ( Barbara ) travelled from Qld to Mt Gambier in November 2016 and visited the grave of Warren. Warren now has two grandsons, now aged 5 & 1. The memory of Warren is still alive and the family will never forget the loss.

Warren Mathesons' now adult children ( Hayley, 36 & Brett, 38 ) ( as of 2017) as seen in November 2016 with Warrens' two grandsons, now aged 5 & 1. — Warren Mathesons’ now adult children ( Hayley, 36 & Brett, 38 ) ( as of 2017) as seen in November 2016 with Warrens’ two grandsons, now aged 5 & 1.

This photo is Warrens parents Ian and Maureen Matheson ( seated ) with the family celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary November 2016.

WARREN is mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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May they forever Rest In Peace

March 29, 1982 | Two young constables, Warren John Matheson, 24, and Matthew John Payne, 22, died after the vehicle they were pursuing through Adelaide’s south-western suburbs swerved into their police car. Police subsequently charged the driver of the pursed vehicle with a number of very serious driving offences.

Warren John MATHESON 03 - SAPol - Died 29 March 1982

29 September, 2010

Police honour their comrades

By Fred Smith (Cross Media Reporter)

Community members joined Limestone Coast police at a ceremony at the Mt Gambier Police Station on Thursday for the National Police Remembrance Day.

The presence of riderless horse at a ceremony at the Mt Gambier Police Station on Thursday was a time-honoured way of paying respects to the fallen.

Such gestures have been hallmarks of military and State funerals since the nineteenth century.

Local officers arranged for the riderless horse with boots reversed in its stirrups to be part of the annual religious ceremony to mark National Police Remembrance Day.

The 16-year-old grey horse called “Limelight” was formerly a part of the South Australian Police Mounted Cadre.

In retirement, “Limelight” was brought to Mt Gambier by its former rider Senior Constable Stephanie Cooper.

After nine years with the Mounted Cadre, Senior Constable Cooper is now on general police duties in Mt Gambier.

She rode another horse “Star of Courage” to the ceremony while “Limelight” was led to it by Constable Barb Bushell.

The two horses stood guard while community members and police honoured those who had given their lives in the line of duty.

The wreath layers at the 45 minute ceremony included local resident Maureen Matheson.

She laid a floral tribute in memory of her eldest son, Warren John Matheson, who was killed while on police duty in Adelaide in 1982.

At the time of his death, he was a 24-year-old married father with an infant son and daughter.

He was laid to rest in the Carinya Gardens Cemetery in Mount Gambier.

Mrs Matheson said another young officer from this region was killed in the same motor vehicle collision which claimed the life of her son.

“He was 22-year-old Constable Matthew Payne, of Rendelsham.

“Matthew was not supposed to be on traffic duties with Warren on this day but his regular partner could not make this shift.

“Matthew is buried at Rendelsham.

“I have been coming to these annual ceremonies for several years.

“One has been held at Warren’s grave while another took place at the Rendelsham cemetery.

“In recent years, we have been holding the ceremony here at Mt Gambier,” said Mrs Matheson.

The other wreath layers were representatives of the Limestone Coast Police Local Service Area, SA Police Legacy, Mt Gambier City Council, District Council of Grant, MFS, SA Ambulance Service and the Rotary Club of Mt Gambier West.

A wreath was also placed on Constable Payne’s grave later in the day by Sergeant Richard Murphy, of the SA Police Legacy.

The master of ceremonies in Mt Gambier was Sergeant Andy Stott while the prayers were led by Police Chaplain and Mt Gambier Anglican parish priest, the Reverend Canon Brian Ashworth.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/09/29/3025054.htm

First published 12 April 2017.

Updated 17 September 2025 with date calculations and updated NPM link.

Mathew John PAYNE

26/07/2018

Mathew John PAYNE

Late of Rendelsham

South Australia Police Force

Uniform # 3164

Regd. # ?

Rank: Constable

Stations: ?, Darlington – Death

Service: From ? ? ? to 29 March 1982 = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Sunday 7 June 1959

Died on: Monday 29 March 1982

Age: 22 years, 9 months, 22 days

Cause: Motor Vehicle Collision – Drive – Urgent Duty

Event location: Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North, South Australia

Funeral date: Thursday 1 April 1982

Funeral location: ?, Rendelsham, South Australia

Buried at: Rendelsham Cemetery – ( near Millicent ), 119 McCall Rd, Rendelsham, S.A.

Section: ? Plot: 19S

Memorial located at: ?

MATTHEW is mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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May they forever Rest In Peace

March 29, 1982 | Two young constables, Warren John Matheson, 24, and Mathew John Payne, 22, died after a vehicle they were pursuing through Adelaide’s south-western suburbs swerved into their police car. Police subsequently charged the driver of the pursed vehicle with a number of very serious driving offences.

Engaged to Rosemary Osborne – wedding date was 2nd Oct 1982.

Mathew was brought up in SESA Rendelsham on farm he really loved Police work very interested in Cattle Rustling for his future.

He was motor bike enthusiast as are his ‘on the job’ mates who are all now retired but they still ride the Wall to Wall every year.

Grave of Mathew John PAYNE 03 - SaPol - Died 29 March 1982

Mathew John PAYNE 04 - SaPol - Died 29 March 1982

Mathew John PAYNE 02 - SaPol - Died 29 March 1982