Henry TUBMAN

16/02/2016

Henry TUBMAN

Late of ‘Avoca’, 103 Arthur St, North Sydney, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ‘P‘ 251

For the purposes of this website ‘P‘ = represents those Police joining Pre 1 March 1862 when NSWPF “Officially” commenced.

Service: Irish Constabulary ( from 1 March 1841 – 24 December 1845, Resigned ) = 4+ years Service,

English Constabulary ( London Police from 11 May 1846 – ? ) = 7+ years Service

Emigrated to Australia, aboard the ship Bangalore, in 1854 aged 32, arriving 13 January 1855 at Port Jackson, NSW.

NSW Police Ranks – Service 1: 13 January 1855 – Constable

? February 1855 – Sergeant

? ? 1857 – acting Inspector

Resigned 11 May 1857 = 2+ years Service

Service 1: NSW Police Force ( Colonial Constabulary 13 January 1855 – 11 May 1857 ) Sydney, Penrith ( for 6 – 7 years ), City Police ( Sydney )

NSW Police Ranks = Service 2: ? – 1882 Sergeant

Service 2: ( Rejoinee – NSWPF ) – ( 4 October 1859 – May 1882 )?, Sgt – Summons Room of Water Police Court, Sydney – Retirement = 13 years Service

‘the below article, dated 2 May 1882, states he rejoined the NSW Police on 4 October 1869 but NSW State Archives has him joining on 4 October 1859 ( 10 years earlier & being born in 1822, not 1823 )

Total of 37+ years Service

Awards: ?

Born: ? ? 1822, Arnay, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland

Died on: Saturday 17 March 1900 at his residence ‘Avoca’, 103 Arthur St, Nth Sydney

Cause: Illness – ?

Age: 77

Funeral date: Monday 19 March 1900 @ 3pm

Funeral location: his residence ‘Avoca’, 103 Arthur St, Nth Sydney, NSW

Buried at: Gore Hill Cemetery, Pacific Hwy, St Leonards, NSW

Grave location: Methodist 1,Path 2, Row A, Plot 148

Grave GPS: 151.187946 -33.822353

Henry TUBMAN, Henry TUBMAN - grave — Inscription
Location of grave **but no tombstone visible**
Additional Information from Gore Hill Cemetery Graves Index:
Tubman, Henry – Age 77, buried 19/03/1900. Other notes: North Sydney.
Tubman, Faith – Age 77, buried 11/11/1926. Other notes: [none]
Welsman, Clifford Robert Henry – Age 18, buried 21/06/1941. Other notes: 67 Dalton Street Mosman.
Welsman, Stephen – Age 55, buried 08/11/1943. Other notes: (Ashes). 67 Dalton Road Mosman.
Welsman, Ethel Frances – Age 73, buried 24/11/1964. Other notes: (ashes). 251 Ben Boyd Road Neutral Bay.

Memorial at: ?

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

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Thursday 8 January 1880 p 10 of 10

THE FRIENDS of Sergeant TUBMAN are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved WIFE, to move from his residence, 111 Prince-street, a quarter to 2 p.m., THIS DAY, the 8th instant, for the Necropolis.

THE FRIENDS of Mr. HENRY TUBMAN, Sergeant of the Sydney Police, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased WIFE, Maria Anne Tubman; to move from his residence, No. 111 Prince-street, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at a quarter before 2 o’clock, for the Necropolis.

J. and G. SHYING and CO., Undertakers, 719, George-street S.

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NSW BDM = 32/1880

NSW BDM = 3317/1900

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tuesday 2 May 1882 p 7 of 10

POLICE VETERANS

We learn that Sergeant Henry Tubman, of the City Police Force, is about to retire upon an allowance granted under the provisions of the superannuation Act. It is probably that there are few persons who have had so much experience of the police force, and fewer still who as policemen have been witness of so many stirring events as has Sergeant Tubman. That officer has worn the uniform of a protector of life and property for more than 39 years.

During that period he has served in the Irish, the English, and the colonial constabulary, and been a witness of some of the scenes of strife engendered in Ireland by the agitation for the repeal of the Union, a spectator when O’Connell addressed an assemblage of 150,000 people, one who was armed with a sawback cutlass at the time of the Chartist riots, and a witness of the opening of the first International Exhibition in London in 1851.

Sergeant Tubman joined the Irish constabulary as a constable on the 1st March, 1841, and was first called upon to do duty at proceedings in connection with a general election held at Erldunda. The election lasted three days, and as the question of the repeal of the Union was agitating the people’s minds there was a considerable amount of excitement attended by riotous proceedings.

Constable Tubman resigned on the 24th December, 1845, and joined the London police force on the 11th May of the following year. He was amongst those who had to do duty during the period that the Chartists gave so much trouble. As it was thought that the Chartists contemplated a wholesale slaughter of the police force, the constables were armed with sawback cutlasses, and were employed on duty in pairs.

In the year 1854 some difficulty was experienced in Sydney in retaining constables, owing to the attractions which the newly discovered goldfields then presented. The local Government sent to England for a number of men, who had had previous experience as constables, and against whom there were to be no marks for drunkenness. It was also stipulated that any men to be sent to the colony must have borne an excellent character.

Forty-six men were selected, amongst whom was 32 year old Constable Tubman. They came to Sydney by the ship Bangalore, which arrived in Port Jackson on the 13th January, 1855. Three weeks after his arrival Mr. Tubman was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and two years later he was raised to the rank of acting inspector.

Mr. Tubman retired from the force by resignation on the 11th May, 1857, but he rejoined on the 4th October, 1869. For the last five or six years he has hold the position of sergeant in charge of the summons room of the Water Police Court, where his courteous demeanour has secured him many friends.

Sergeant Tubman, who ¡s now upwards of 60 years of age, retires on an allowance of 5s. 10d. per day, which is equal to two-thirds the amount of his daily pay.

We understand that provision has also been made for the immediate retirement of’ Senior-constable John Carton, the trooper who has been stationed at Manly Beach for the last 15 or 16 years.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Wednesday 23 August 1882 p 1 of 14

BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICES

BOROUGHS OF EAST ST. LEONARDS AND VICTORIA.

NOTICE is hereby given that Mr Henry Tubman has been elected in the office of Inspector of Nuisances for Borough.

Geo. L. Coleman

Council Clerk.

21st August 1882

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Monday 24 March 1884 p 3 of 12

BOROUGH OF EAST ST. LEONARDS.

Persons depositing rubbish in the streets or lanes will be prosecuted.

HENRY TUBMAN,

Inspector of Nuisances.

Council-chambers, March 21, 1884

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Wednesday 1 July 1885 p 6 of 16

At the ST. LEONARDS POLICE COURT, yesterday, before Mr. G. W. F. Addison, S.M., J. O. Phillips, summoned by the Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough of St. Leonards, for using on his premises nightsoil brought from elsewhere without permission, was fined 40s., and complainant’s costs £1 11s. 6d., levy and distress, or 14days.

John McClinchy, summoned by Henry Tubman, Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough of Victoria, for obstructing him when acting under the authority of the Nuisances Prevention Act, was fined £3, and costs 7s., levy and distress, or one month.

Anton Ham was ordered to pay 10s. per week for 12 months towards the support of his wife, the first payment to be made at St. Leonards police station on Monday next, with 5s. 10d. costs.

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Globe ( Sydney )

Saturday 10 April 1886 p 4 of 8

Mr. Henry Tubman, late Inspector of Nuisances to the Borough of East St. Leonards, has been re-appointed, out of 120 applicants to the position, at a salary of £150 per annum. He was inspector to that borough, and also to the borough of Victoria, at each place receiving a salary of £80 per annum. He will, of course, resign his position at Victoria.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Monday 19 March 1900 p 1 of 10

TUBMAN. — March 17, at his residence, Avoca, 103 Arthur-street, North Sydney, Henry Tubman, ex-sergeant of police, aged 77 years.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Monday 19 March 1900 p 10 of 10

TUBMAN.—The Friends of Sergeant JOHN THOMPSON are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of his late FATHER-IN-LAW, Henry Tubman, ex-Sergeant of Police ; to leave his late residence, 103 Arthur-street, North Sydney, at 3 p.m. THIS DAY, for Gore Hill Cemetery.

TUBMAN.— The Friends of the late Mr. HENRY TUBMAN, ex-Sergeant of Police, are kindly invited to attend his Funeral ; to move from Avoca, 103 Arthur- street, North Sydney, THIS MONDAY, at 3 o’clock, for the Gore Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. P. KIRBY and SON,

Undertakers,

7 Elizabeth-st., and 113 Miller-st., N. Syd. Tel., 875.

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Evening News ( Sydney )

Tuesday 20 March 1900 p 4 of 8

An ex-senior sergeant of police and a pensioner in the person of Mr. Henry Tubman died at his residence, Arthur-street, North Sydney, on Saturday last.

The deceased, who was well advanced in years, had seen considerable service in the force. There was a large attendance of police officers at the funeral on Monday, the Police Band being also present.

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Albury Banner & Wodonga Express ( NSW )

Friday 23 March 1900 p 40 of 40

TUBMAN — At his residence, ‘ Avoca,’ Arthur street, North Sydney, Henry Tubman, ex Senior-sergeant of Police, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved father of Mrs A. H. McEachern, of David street, Albury.

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Albury Banner & Wodonga Express ( NSW )

Friday 30 March 1900 p 24 of 40

THE LATE SENIOR-SERGEANT TUBMAN.

The subject of the appended paragraph from Sydney paper was the ‘father-in-law of Mr. A H. McEachern, of Albury ; — Henry Tubman, an ex-police sergeant, died on Saturday at North Sydney at the age of 77 years. The deceased appears to have been ill for a considerable time, and had had consequently a protracted confinement to his house. A few years ago Mr. Tubman filled the office of inspector of nuisances to the East St. Leonards Council, and about the period of the amalgamation of the Council he was one of the unsuccessful candidates.

The funeral on Monday was attended by several members of the local police force.

Tubman joined the Royal Irish Constabulary when 18 years of age, thence he passed to the London Police. In 1854, the Government of New South Wales called for volunteers from the London Police, and Tubman was one of those accepted. He came here in the ship ‘ Bungalore,’ in company with the present Superintendent Reid.

Being a steady and zealous officer, he rose in the force, and became inspector about the year 1856. He was transferred to Penrith, and after six or seven years’ service, returned to Sydney until May, 1882, when he retired on a pension.

The deceased was a native of Arnay, County Fermanagh, Ireland.

He leaves a widow and four children.

“He leaves behind a widow & 4 children”. This shows that me ‘may have’ remarried after the death of his wife, Maria Anne Tubman, in January 1880, whilst living at 111 Prince St.
The ‘second wife’ may ‘possibly be’ Faith TUBMAN who either died on, or was buried on, the 11 November 1926 in a grave next to Henry. Methodist 1, A, 149 of Gore Hill Cemetery, NSW.

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The Methodist ( Sydney )

Saturday 28 April 1900 p 4 of 12

Obituary.

The St. Leonards circuit has recently lost by death two of its most venerable church members. The first to lay down the burden of life was Mr. Thomas Swinger, ……….

The next to be removed Henry Tubman, from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant, was Mr. Henry Tubman, one of the oldest members of the St. Leonards Church, and a trustee for the Parraween property. He died at his residence in Arthur Street, North Sydney, on Wednesday, 17th. March, in his 78th. year, and his body was laid in the grave in the beautiful cemetery at Gore Hill, on Monday, 19th. ultimo.

For six long months he was afflicted, but his fortitude and submission to the Divine will were unfailing. He loved prayer, reading of the Scriptures, and the visits of Christian friends. In the last hours of his life he suffered greatly, death was hard work to him physically but his faith did not fail him. His lips were often seen to move in prayer, and the Lord in whom he trusted fulfilled his promise and did not leave nor forsake him in his mortal struggle.

Mr. Tubman was a retired sergeant of the Police Force of the Colony, having joined it upwards of 40 years ago, and was at one time a well known member of our church in the Bourke Street and York Street circuits. He had resided at St. Leonards for the past 18 years.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Tuesday 3 April 1900 p 1 of 10

In THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES – Probate Jurisdiction. – In the Will of HENRY TUBMAN, late of North Sidney, in the colony of New South Wales, Gentleman, deceased.- Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the late Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to FAITH TUBMAN and HUGH ABERCROMBIE, the Executor named in the said Will, and all notices may be served at the office of the undersigned.

THOMAS J. DICKSON, Proctor for the Applicants,

127 King-street, Sydney.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday 16 March 1901 p 1 of 18

In Memoriam.

TUBMAN.-In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Henry Tubman, who died 17th March, 1900, at his residence, 103 Arthur-street, North Sydney. Inserted by his affectionate wife and children.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Tuesday 17 March 1903 p 6 of 10

In Memoriam.

TUBMAN.—In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Henry Tubman, who died March 17, 1900. Inserted by his affectionate wife and children.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday 18 March 1901 p 10 of 20

In Memoriam.

TUBMAN- In affectionate remembrance of our dear husband and father Henry Tubman, died 17th March, 1900. Inserted by his affectionate wife and children.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday 16 March 1907 p 12 of 24

In Memoriam.

TUBMAN.-In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Henry Tubman. who died March 17. 1900, at North Sydney. Inserted by his affectionate wife and children.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Thursday 1 April 1909 p 6 of 12

McEACHERN.— March 22, 1909, at Manly, of Bright’s disease, Rebecca Emily Estella, dearly loved third daughter of Archibald H. and Rebecca McEachern, of Albury, and granddaughter of the late Henry Tubman, Esq, of North Sydney, aged 23 years.

( Interred at Rookwood. )

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NSW BDM Death Ref: 3317/1900 Died at St Leonards.

John Allan GARTH

16/02/2016

John Allan GARTH

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7738

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ? with Class # 055

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 May 1954 ( aged 21 years, 11 months, 10 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 3 May 1965

Final Rank: Senior Constable?

? – Couldn’t find him in the 1975 nor 1979 ‘ Stud Book ‘ from SenCon & higher. May have left ‘the job’ prior to 1975.

The rest of his Class appeared to obtain Sgt 2/c in May 1977

Stations: ?, Darlinghurst Detectives ( 1960’s ), ?

Service: From ? ? Pre May 1954 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: ? – nil at Honours

Born: Monday 23 May 1932

Died on: Sunday 27 December 2015

Cause: ?

Age: 83 years, 7 months, 4 days

Funeral date: Tuesday 5 January 2016 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: the West Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, 121 Linden Street, SUTHERLAND

Buried at: Cremated

ASHES: Woronora Memorial Park, Linden St, Sutherland, NSW.

Wall of memories, Panel 26, GG #124

Memorial at: ?

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

Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May you forever Rest In Peace John

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is know about this man.

Photos and further information would be appreciated.

Cal

I knew John Allen Garth during the period between 1982 to 1993. When I met him he worked at CIG as the National Security Manager. He had already left the force for some time. He mentioned he was in charge of Wollarah. His close friend and one time partner was Allen Whittaker. Allen passed away 2 yrs later than John. John was a very interesting character with a sharp intellect and a hawk eye for detail. I’m richer by far for having known him.

Anne Sparks via email to AusPol on 11 Oct 2021.

John Benoni ROSS

16/02/2016

John Benoni ROSS

( late of Willoughby and Balmain )

New South Wales Police Force

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Sarah Ann ROSS – wife of John

Died on: 24 April 1885 ( 10 days after her husband )

Funeral date: Sunday 26 April 1885

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Regd. # ‘Q‘ 2523

For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 25 March 1875

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Balmain 1879 to 1882, North Willoughby Station ( O.I.C. during 1884)

Service: From 25 March 1875 to 14 April 1885 = 9+ years Service

Awards:

Not a Police award but a civilian one

Another lengthy report was in the SMH Tuesday 3″ June 1879:

On the presentation of the gold watch and chain and an address as an acknowledgement of Constable Ross, intrepid conduct rescuing two persons at the risk of his own life. Three cheers were given by the 50 residents attended the Balmain Council Chambers for the presentation.

The inscription: Presented to Constable John Benoni Ross by the inhabitants of Balmain, in admiration of his heroic conduct in rescuing two lives at a well accident, 18 April 1879. Balmain 2 June 1879.

A letter from the Inspector General of Police was noted at the 27 June 1879, Balmain Council meeting, having reference to the gallant conduct of Constable Ross at the recent well accident.
The watch remains in the Ross family treasures.

Born: ? ? 1852, Caithness, Scotland

Died on: Tuesday 14 April 1885 at Police residence, Chatswood Police Stn, North Willoughby

Cause: Typhoid Fever as did his wife Sarah 10 days later aged 30 and their infant daughter Sarah aged 1

Age: 32

Funeral date: Wednesday 15 April 1885

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, corner Mowbray Road West and Pacific Highway, Chatswood. (opposite the Great Northern Hotel)

Memorial at: ?

In Memory of Senior Constable John B. Ross Died 14th April 1885 aged 32. Also Sarah Ann, Wife of the above. Died 24th April 1885 aged 30. Also infant child Sarah. Erected by his comrades & friends.

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.

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John Benoni ROSS — **Kevin Banister**
**May 4 2020** at 4:59 PM
Went for a trip this afternoon (4/5/2020) to the Pioneers Memorial Reserve, Mowbray Road, Chatswood and took a couple of photos of the resting place of Senior Constable John Benone ROSS and family.
This little cemetery is a heritage site and is being maintained by Lane Cove Council and what a wonderful job they are doing. The ribbon had fallen off and I re-attached it. In the bottom left corner of the plot is a rose bush as is on most other marked graves. Even these are pruned.

The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15 April 1885 P 1 of 16

ROSS. – April 14, at his residence, Police Station, North Willoughby, John Binnone Ross, aged 33 years, native of Caithness, Scotland, leaving a wife and five children and large circle of friends to mourn their loss.

ROSS. – April 14, at the Police Station, North Willoughby, Senior-constable John Ross ( late of Balmain ), leaving a wife and five children to mourn their loss.

In Memoriam.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15 April 1885 P 16 of 16

THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN B. ROSS are respectfully invited to his Funeral ; to leave his residence, Lane Cove-road, THIS DAY Wednesday, at 3 o’clock, for the Wesleyan Cemetery, Willoughby.

W. H. HOWARD, Undertaker, Walker-street, St. Leonards.

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Balmain Observer & Western Suburbs Advertiser Saturday 18 April 1885 P 3 of 4

Senior Constable Ross, well known in Balmain about four years ago and lately in charge of North Willoughby, died on Monday night, from, consumption.

It will be remembered that he made a very plucky rescue of two men from a well in the neighbourhood of Beattie street, in which was foul air while he was stationed in Balmain, the effects of which he has since suffered from.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 25 April 1885 P 20 of 20

THE FRIENDS of the late Mrs. ROSS, widow of the late Senior-constable Ross, of Chatswood, are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral ; to leave her residence at 3 o’clock TO-MORROW, Sunday, for Wesleyan Cemetery.

W. H. HOWARD, Undertaker, Walker-street, St. Leonards.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 30 May 1885 P 5 of 24

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.

In the Intestate Estate of JOHN B. ROSS, late of Willoughby, Senior Constable, deceased.

CREDITORS are to forward to me ( through the Post Office if they think fit ), at my office, in the Supreme Court, Sydney, their details for proof, verified by affidavit, on or before the fifteenth day of June next, or they will be excluded from all benefit from this estate.

THEO. POWELL,

Curator of Intestate Estates.

30th May, 1885.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 1 May 1886 P 1 of 24

ROSS.— In remembrance of John Ross, who died April 13, 1885 and Sarah Ann Ross, wife of the above, who died May 1st,

1885, at their residence, Chatswood police station, North Willoughby.

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‘Balmain Association’ newsletter dated April 2001.

P o l i c e H e r o i c R e s c u e
A letter from Mrs Meg Chamberlin formally of Ferdinand Street, Balmain and now of Macley Island, Queensland, stated that some information on her family history could be of interest to the Association. While cleaning out a draw on a visit to her mother at the family home, a letter was found with an interesting PS, relating to a presentation of a gold watch to Constable John Benone Ross in 1879.

Constable Ross was stationed at the Watch House from 1879 to 1882 and lived in Darling Street, Rozelle, near Red Lion Street. He then moved to Chatswood where he, his wife Sarah Ann and a child died within a few days of each other in a Typhoid epidemic in April 1885. John was 32 years and Sarah was 30 years and daughter Sarah 1 year. They were buried in the church yard of the Methodist Church, Chatswood. Comrades and friends erected the headstone. Grandmother Sarah Ann Robinson reared the other four children.

In a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 21″ April 1879:

On Friday morning a man named Albert Drave was nearly suffocated by descending into a newly dug well 25 feet deep behind the Bellevue, now Sackville Hotel, Darling Street. A blast had just taken place at the bottom of the well and the smoke not having thoroughly cleared way before Drave descended, he was almost suffocated when he reached the bottom. His distress having been noticed by the proprietor of the allotment Mr Barthrope, he at once descended to retrieve Drave, but he was likewise became overpowered by the fumes of the powder. Constable Ross being near the spot, volunteered to descend and succeeded in bringing up to the surface first Drave, then Barthrope. Drs. Brennan and Evans were quickly on the spot and industriously applied the usual restoratives. Both men are doing well at the latest accounts.

Another lengthy report was in the SMH Tuesday 3″ June 1879:

Goulburn Evening Penny Post ( NSW ) Saturday 26 April 1884 p 4 of 10

Suspicious Death.

ON Wednesday evening Senior-constable Ross, who is in charge of the North Willoughby station, received intelligence from a man named Henby that a death under suspicious circumstances had taken place in the district. He accordingly proceeded to a house near Burn’s Bay, Lane Cove Road, occupied by William Cox, who is stated to be an old resident of the district. In one of the rooms was found the body of Ann Sophia Cox in bed, looking to all appearance dead.

Dr. Rorke, of North Shore, was at once communicated with. He soon arrived, and expressed an opinion that deceased had probably met with her death in consequence of external injuries. The only female clothes in the house beyond those found on the woman were a chemise and another garment, both of which were stained with blood.

Under the circumstances the constable apprehended William Cox, the husband of the deceased, at a late hour last night, and he his now lodged at the St. Leonards police station.

Upon being questioned as to the occurrence the prisoner declared that he knew nothing of the cause of his wife’s death beyond that she had sustained a fall, and expressed ignorance concerning the garment stained with blood. It appears that Cox informed Henby of the death of the woman in the first place.

The police state that prisoner has been often seen of late under the influence of drink, and his domestic matters did not seem to have been of a happy character. He is described as of no occupation.

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Elizabeth FAHEY

16/02/2016

Elizabeth Fay FAHEY

aka Liz

New South Wales Police Force – Widow

the wife of the Late Sergeant Bill Fahey ( NSW Police Rescue Squad )

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Monday 31 May 1948

Died on: Sunday 25 December 2016

Place of death:

Cause: Brain tumour

Age: 68 years, 6 months, 24 days

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Castlebrook Cemetery, 718 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW

Memorial at:

Bill FAHEY Elizabeth FAHEY Liz FAHEY William Charles FAHEY William FAHEY Elizabeth Fay FAHEY

May they forever Rest In Peace

As of Monday 14 September 2015, Elizabeth Fahey – the wife of deceased Sergeant Bill Fahey, is currently in hospital with a brain tumour and having scans to determine the extend of the tumour.

We wish Elizabeth all the very best for a full and speedy recovery.

As of Wednesday 29 September 2015, Liz’s brain tumour pathology is back and it was found to be malignant. Doctors are going to do chemotherapy & radiotherapy.

Dear family and friends.

Maybe the majority of you will not know the name nor my relationship with this lovely Lady. Yesterday on 25/12/2016, Elizabeth (Liz) Fahey lost her battle with a brain tumour. She was the wife of a ‘giant’ in the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, Sergeant William (Bill, Uncle Bill) Fahey. Liz and Bill were living in Queensland when Bill died some years back. Liz moved back to NSW but not much is known of her life back here (to my shame) until recently when she became ill.

I joined the NSW Police Force in 1974 and till 1978 I was stationed at Annandale. In 1978 I completed a Rescue course and was transferred to the Police Rescue Squad. One of the first senior members of the Squad I was introduced to was Bill. He was a big man but not tall. Think of the size of an 18 gallon beer keg and apply that to his upper body.

Think this. When wearing his white overalls, he could roll up his sleeves, put the pointy end of a full size anvil in the sleeve and pick up the blunt end of the anvil and lift vertically. A powerful man with the heart of gold. Wasn’t long before I met his beautiful partner Liz. She was a tiny thing, 5 foot nothing. But, when she came around for a visit, or a function at the PRS, she lit up the room. What a gentle soul she was. She would sit with anyone, everyone for a chat. She was a ‘mum’ to us all.

The last time I saw and spoke to Liz and Bill together was in 1985 at my wedding, and have a couple of photos. I shall treasure those photos. God bless Liz, you put up the good fight. You had so many people praying/thinking of you over these past months. The New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, The New South Wales VRA, any Rescue organisation that knew Liz will be thinking of her.

God Bless dear Lady.

Article by Kevin Banister, NSW Fallen Police FB Group

Kel Stewart I remember being the barmaid at the Cleveland Inn Surry Hills in those years and serving Liz and Bill Fahey beer whilst they were enjoying a smoke surrounded by Police rescue personel. Liz was a gentle soul Kevin and when I think of her….I smile. Liz is now back with Bill probably enjoying a beer & smoke. RIP Liz. Kel

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Kevin Banister The old Clevo. Many a de-brief at that pub especially on pay day

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William Charles FAHEY

16/02/2016

William Charles FAHEY – QPM, OAM

New South Wales Police Force

aka Bill

Husband of Elizabeth ( deceased 25 December 2016 )

( late of 178 Ocean Vista Drive, Maroochy River 4561, Queensland )

Police College, Penrith – Class # 024

Regd. # 7042

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 13 August 1951 ( aged 26 years, 0 months, 23 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1963

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 19 May 1976

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ?

Stations: ?, Darlinghurst, ?, Police Rescue Squad, ?

Service: From 13 August 1951 to ? ? ? = ? years of Service

Appears in the 1979 Stud Book but not the 1987 issue.

Awards: Queen’s Police Medal ( QPM )( for Gallantry ) granted 12 June 1976 ( SenCon )

Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) granted 26 January 1985 ( in recognition of service to the NSW police force )( Sgt 2/c )

Born: Tuesday 21 July 1925

Died on: Friday 3 November 2006

Age: 81 years, 3 months, 13 days

Cause: ?

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Castlebrook Cemetery, 718 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW

Grave location:

William Charles FAHEY

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

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. S 17,

26 January 1985

For service to the community.

Sergeant Second Class William Charles FAHEY, 5.761 Bourke St, Redfern, NSW, 2016.

https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/AD85.pdf

After 14 days from today an application for a grant of representation will be made to the Supreme Court of Queensland at Brisbane as follows: Deceased:|WILLIAM CHARLES FAHEY| Last Address:|178 Ocean Vista Drive, Maroochy River 4561, Queensland|Address in Will: |178 Ocean Vista Drive, Maroochy River 2561, Queensland|Applicants:|ELIZABETH FAY FAHEY, 178 Ocean Vista Drive, Maroochy River 4561, Queensland.| Grant:|Probate of the Will dated 15 September, 2005.| Caveat:| If you wish to object or to be heard upon the application, you may file a Caveat in the Supreme Court registry mentioned above at any time before the grant is made.| Creditors:|All creditors of the estate are required to send in particulars of their claim to the applicant's Solicitors within six weeks of the date of publication of this Notice.| Date of Death:|3 November, 2006.| Applicant(s) Solicitors: |Warren Gardiner & Co, Solicitors|| 38 Queen Street, Nambour Qld 4560.| Location: Sunshine Coast | Published Date: 13 Jan 2007

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/AUS-NEWSPAPER-EXTRACTS/2007-01/1169030466-04

The Sydney Morning Herald ( NSW )

Tuesday 16 March 1954 page 1 of 22

Cahill Acts On New Charge Against Police

The Premier, Mr. J. J. Cahill, said yesterday he had called for a report on allegations by Mr. Stefan Iwanowski that police officers had ill-treated him.

Mr. Cahill said he had received a letter from Mr. B. J. Macree, a Sydney solicitor, enclosing a statutory declaration by Mr. Iwanowski, of West Street, Paddington.

Mr. Macree had asked for an extension of the terms of the Studley-Ruxton Royal Commission to include his client’s allegations.

Mr. Cahill said that when he received the report from his officers, he would consider whether action was necessary.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/27518973?searchTerm=IWANOWSKI&searchLimits=

The Sydney Morning Herald ( NSW )

Saturday 12 June 1954 page 7 of 52

DEFENDANT IN COURT SAYS POLICE HIT HIM

Stefan Iwanowski said in Central Summons Court yesterday that a police sergeant had hit him on the left cheek, and a constable had hit him twice in the stomach.

He said the policemen were Sergeant First-class George Herbert Boyd and Constable William Charles Fahey, both of Darlinghurst.

The Crown by summons charged Iwanowski, of West Street, Paddington, with having used indecent language.

Iwanowski said that the two policemen called at his home about five minutes to midnight on February 17.

The sergeant had said: “What is going on here?” and the constable had said: “You are drunk.” ” Iwanowski said: Then the constable hit me with his fist in my stomach.

“I said: ‘What is the Gestapo tactics to come my place at midnight, disturb my baby and beat me?’

“I will see a solicitor tomorrow and find if you are to come to my place at midnight and beat and do these things like the Gestapo.

“Then the sergeant took me by my hair, pulled me down by the head, and the constable gave me a hit in my stomach with his fist.

“STARTED CRYING“

“I fell down on the chair because I could not get my breath, and I started crying. My baby woke and cried, screaming.

“When the baby started screaming, the sergeant and policeman went to the kitchen.

“I said to them: ‘Constable, I take your number.’ I took up from the table my wife’s pencil, and put the number of the constable on the paper.

“The sergeant said to the constable. ‘Take this —– to the police.’

“My baby was still screaming. “I put my coat on. I didn’t put on shoes or slippers.

“The sergeant started to push me out. After, we walked up the steps. In the front of me was the constable and behind me was the sergeant.”

Mr. K. O’Malley Jones, for Iwanowski: What happened when you went to the police car?

Iwanowski: Some of the police, I don’t know which one, pushed me into the car.

“TAKE A HALF“

Iwanowski, continuing, said that at the police station they told him to get out. The sergeant started pushing him into the police station and kicking his heels.

Iwanowski said: “I started crying. I went into the police station and I said: ‘I have been beaten by police and kicked on my feet, and pulled by my hair.’

“The sergeant said: ‘You are a —– liar. Nobody touched you.’ Then he punched me with his fist.

“Then he started pulling baby from me. My baby was screaming. I said: ‘You don’t take my baby from me. If you take, you take a half.'”

Iwanowski said that Sergeant Boyd took him by the hair and pulled him into the dock. He ordered the constable to take his name, height, and details.

He continued: “He asked me what my profession was. I said, ‘Linesman.’ The sergeant said, ‘Put labourer.’ ”

Mr. O’Malley Jones: Do you remember anything else said before he told you to go home?

Iwanowski: He told me, ‘You are a —— Pole. You are a Communist. They should not let you come to this country. We will teach you how to live in this country.”

Iwanowski said the police started pulling him out of the station by the hair.

NO MARK

To Mr. H. L. Cantor, for the prosecution. Iwanowski said there was no doubt the constable hit him.

Mr. Cantor: Did it leave any mark? Iwanowski: Not in the stomach.

Were you hit anywhere else but in the stomach? – In the police station, in my face.

Did it leave any mark? Pretty sore. It left no mark.

Did he hit you hard? – Yes. That is the sergeant? – Yes. Iwanowski said the sergeant hit him on his left cheek.

[ Sergeant Boyd and Constable Fahey denied during cross-examination by Mr. O’Malley Jones on Thursday that they had pushed, kicked, punched, or pulled Iwanowski’s hair. ]

Mr. H. L. Sargeson adjourned the hearing until 10a.m. on July 9.

Mr. H. L. Cantor ( by the State Crown Solicitor ) for the prosecution: Mr. K. O’Malley Jones ( by B. J. Macree ) for Iwanowski.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/18442480#pstart1077880

The Sydney Morning Herald ( NSW )

Saturday 14 August 1954 page 6 of 56

POLE FINED £1 ; ALLEGATION ABOUT POLICE

Mr. H. L. Sargeson, S.M., in Central Summons Court yesterday, fined Stefan Iwanowski £1 on a charge of using indecent language on February 17.

Iwanowski, a Polish migrant, in evidence earlier in the hearing said that Sergeant George Herbert Boyd and Constable William Charles Fahey had assaulted him.

CLAIMED HE WAS HIT

Iwanowski said Fahey had hit him twice at his home at West Street, Paddington, where, the charge alleged, the language was used.

He said Boyd punched him and pulled his hair at Darlinghurst police station.

Mr. Sargeson said he was satisfied Iwanowski used the words, but added that there were some unsatisfactory features about the case for the prosecution.

It was difficult to understand why Iwanowski was taken to the police station with his baby. It must have been apparent that there would be difficulty in disposing of the baby if Iwanowski was arrested, charged and locked-up.

DELAY

“Another thing is the delay in taking proceedings by way of summons against Iwanowski,” he said.

“I feel that proceedings against Iwanowski were in fact expedited by the prosecution when it was learned that Iwanowski was moving in the matter of the assault alleged by him to have been committed by the police officers concerned.”

Mr. Sargeson said four witnesses – Boyd and Fahey and a Mr. and Mrs. Gray, of West Street, Paddington said they heard Iwanowski use indecent language. He was satisfied they told the truth.

Iwanowski had denied he used indecent language, and complained that he was assaulted by Constable Fahey and Sergeant Boyd.

Iwanowski alleged that Sergeant Boyd struck him on the face, pulled his hair, and trod on his heels as he was entering the police station.

CONFLICT

Mr. Sargeson said, “The witnesses called by Iwanowski didn’t help me in coming to a conclusion.

“Their evidence is only of value in determining the question of the credibility of witnesses for the prosecution.

“The evidence of these witnesses is in conflict in some respects with the witnesses for the prosecution.”

HAD BABY IN HIS ARMS

Sergeant Edward Clyde Davis , of Darlinghurst Police Station said in evidence he was a senior constable on February 17, and on duty as station sergeant.

Early in the morning of February l8, Sergeant Boyd and Constable Fahey brought Iwanowski in the charge room. Iwanowski had a baby in his arms.

Boyd said, ‘This man used indecent language to us, but I can’t lock him up with a baby in his arms.” Iwanowski, said, “Lock me up.”

SAW NO BLOWS

Davis said Boyd told Fahey, “Get his particulars, and we will take out a summons.” Fahey spoke to Iwanowski, and then “Boyd said “You are free to go now, but you will probably get a summons.”

Iwanowski remained in the room speaking in a foreign language.

Davis said he twice told Iwanowski he was free to leave before Iwanowski walked out the door. Iwanowski was highly excited, and was talking loudly.

Davis said he did not see any blows struck, or any force used on Iwanowski.

To Mr. K. O’Malley Jones ( for Iwanowski ) Davis said he had been 26 years in the police force. At this time he had been 10 months at Darlinghurst.

Mr. O’Malley Jones: You are the sergeant who has been referred to by a probationary police constable in the court yesterday?

Davis; I decline to answer. Mr. H. L. Cantor ( for the police ) objected to the question.

Mr. O’Malley Jones: It is not the only question I am going to ask.

QUESTION ALLOWED

Mr. Sargeson, S.M., allowed the question, but told Davis not to answer further questions until be gave him permission.

Davis: I am the sergeant. Mr. O’Malley Jones: And the gist of it is that in relation to that matter you and the probationary constable are diametrically opposed on an important matter?

Mr. Cantor: There are some matters which, even if it were felt they would assist on the witness’s credit, should not be allowed. It is sub judice.

Mr., Sargeson disallowed the question.

Davis said he had not asked Sergeant Boyd or Constable Fahey whether they would begin proceedings against Iwanowski. He could not remember when he was told he would be needed to give evidence, but an inspector, Mr. Mijch, of Darlinghurst, had asked him to write a report.

Mr. O’Malley Jones: Did he say proceedings would be instituted against Iwanowski because he had indicated he was assaulted by the police? Davis: No.

SUMMONS

Davis said he was with Sergeant Smith when Smith served the summons on Iwanowski.

Mr. O’Malley Jones: Would it be quite a common thing for n summons issued on March 16 at the Court of Petty Sessions, Sydney, to be served on the same day from Darlinghurst Police Station?

Davis: It generally takes a couple of days.

Was it indicated to you by anyone in the station that this was a case in which the summons had to be served very quickly? – No.

Constable Atholl John Arndell, of Darlinghurst Police Station, said he was on duty when Sergeant Boyd and Constable Fahey brought Iwanowski into the police station.

He did not see any violence used towards Iwanowski.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/18430241?searchTerm=IWANOWSKI&searchLimits=

Frederick MEREDITH

16/02/2016

Frederick MEREDITH

late of Liverpool, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank: Chief Constable

Stations: Sydney area (see below) and Liverpool

Service: 1800 – 1811.

Was 1 of 50 ‘free men’ who volunteered and were accepted to join the Loyal Sydney Association set up by Governor Hunter to quell a possible uprising by ‘the Irish’. They were under the control of a civilian by the name of William Balmain. Frederick was involved in the Battle of Vinegar Hill in 1804. The 50 were known as armed volunteer Police (Militia)

1811 – 1828.

Sworn in 1811 as Constable under the newly formed NSW Police set up by Governor Macquarie.

Served at Liverpool 1822-1828 becoming Chief Constable in 1826.

Believed to have resigned in *1828 to become the first Post Master at Liverpool Post Office.

A story, below, indicates that Meredith – as the Chief Constable of Liverpool, was shot in both legs during a bush-ranger’s robbery in 1830.

Total Years of Service: 17 years

Awards: ?

Born: 5 October 1763 in Dinham, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Died on: Thursday 23 June 1836

Event location: Bankstown, NSW

Cause: ?

Age: 73

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Pioneer Memorial Park, Liverpool

Frederick MEREDITH - Headstone in Liverpool Pioneer Park — **Frederick MEREDITH** – Headstone in Liverpool Pioneer Park – 14 August 1977

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

Funeral location: ?

Frederick is believed to be the “third” Chief Constable of Liverpool until 1833.

He arrived on the First Fleet on the Scarborough.

His grave is at Liverpool Cemetery.

In 1811 Frederick joined Governor Macquarie’s police force. He was later appointed the first constable, then the “third” chief constable of Liverpool.

He remained in the police until 1833, holding positions of Constable, Chief Constable & District Constable.

Info via Jay Chappo – Beyond Courage FB page – 20 August 2015

Frederick MEREDITH

Frederick Meredith (1763–1836)

Frederick Meredith was a steward aboard the Scarborough which landed in Sydney in January 1788 as part of the First Fleet. On 2 May he joined Sirius as an able seaman (baker). He had a child, Charlotte, with Mary Allen. After the wreck of the Sirius he returned to England by the Waaksamheid in March 1791.

He returned to Sydney as a settler by the Bellona in January 1793 and received a 60 acre grant of land at Liberty Plains. He had a daughter with Mary Martin in 1790, a daughter with Ann Case in 1793, a daughter with Mary Kirk in 1794, and a son with Sarah Mason; he and Sarah married on 17 January 1801.

In 1802 Meredith was a private in the Sydney Loyal Association and was a member of Governor Macquarie’s constabulary in 1810. In 1809 he was granted 120 acres at Punchbowl. He operated as a baker from at least this time. In 1831 he was granted 60 acres on the Liverpool Road at Bankstown. Following his wife’s death in 1832, Meredith married Ann Day, a widow, on 19 February 1833. He died on 23 June 1836 and was buried at St Luke’s, Liverpool; his age was given as 73.

* information from Mollie Gillen, The Founders of Australia: A Biographical Dictionary of the First Fleet (1989), pp 243-44

Biography – Frederick Meredith – People Australia

They Sydney Gazette & New South Wales Advertiser Saturday 7 February 1835 page 2 of 4

SUPREME COURT.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6.

(Before Mr. Justice Dowling and a Civil Jur..)

In a murder trial in the Supreme Court on Friday 6 February 1835, Frederick MEREDITH describes himself to the Court as “Chief Constable at Liverpool”

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2197282

They Sydney Gazette & New South Wales Advertiser Thursday 7 July 1836 page 3 of 4

DIED.

On Thursday, June 23, at his farm Banks Town, Mr. Fredrick Meredith, aged 72 years, greatly respected. Mr. Meredith arrived here as a sailor, in the first fleet, and had long been a resident on the Liverpool Road.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2205272

NSW Police Heritage Story p35 & 36

Ordinary constables appointed to operate under Macquarie’s 1811 regulations were, John Jones, John Godwin, Edward Tulby, Matthew Quinn, Patrick Field, Samuel Reid, George
Cochrane, John Ayres, Joseph Evans, John Smith, James Mannek, William Goodman, William Donnelly, Abraham Lee, William Welch, Joseph Welch, Michael Simpson, John
Pauley, John Webb, Thomas Colebrook, James Phelan, William Thorn, Charles Evans, Thomas Jones, Abraham Bateman, George Atkins, John Anslie, William Foster, John Randall, Robert McAlister, Aaron Packenham, Thomas Mansfield, John Burgess, Thomas Salmon, John Smith, George Phillips, Ambrose McGuiggan, Gilbert Baker, Frederick Meredith, Joseph Smith, John Lyster, Thomas Dunn, James Chamberlin (also shown as Chamberlain).

Matthew Gibbons was Clerk of the Market and William Hawkins was Assistant Clerk of the Market.

Daniel Cubitt was Gaoler. In 1811, Macquarie also introduced traffic regulations.

NSW Police Heritage Story p231

Liverpool Police complained in July, 1845, that the police establishment there was completely without serviceable firearms. Consistent with outlying districts of Sydney in
those days, Liverpool District was plagued at times by bushrangers. Liverpool Police, like police throughout the colony, faced dangerous situations in which they depended on
their government issue firearms.

For instance, in 1830, Liverpool’s Chief Constable Frederick Meredith, was seriously wounded in a clash with a bushranger gang. ( Later reading, below, indicates that this would have been Frederick Meredith ( Jnr ). )

In March, 1830, a gang of 6 bushrangers entered a public house on the Liverpool Road and stole 8 pounds in cash, plus 5 gallons of spirits and a brace of pistols.

The robbers later entered the residence of a man named Jackson on the Liverpool Road and gained entry to the premises by posing as constables.
When the robbers entered the premises, the men were confronted by Jackson and Chief Constable Meredith. The candle illuminating the inside of Jackson’s place was extinguished and an affray followed, resulting in Jackson and his wife being injured.
Meredith was shot in both legs.

One of the gang was captured, but the other bushrangers escaped, leaving behind a number of firearms.

Two of the bushrangers were John McNamara and William Dalton.

Following the demise of Dalton and McNamara, in June, 1830, McNamara was shot dead by Samuel Horn, wardsman of Parramatta, and Dalton came to the end of his life on the
hangman’s rope, Frederick Meredith was given a land grant for his conduct in protecting Jackson’s premises.

The Governor also commended Jackson for his conduct against the bushrangers. Jackson’s assigned servant William Johnston, received a ticket of leave for courageously protecting his master’s property.

Frederick Meredith

Frederick Meredith arrived with the First Fleet as a steward to Captain John Marshall of the convict transport Scarborough. He came before a magistrate for exchanging a “squirrel” for rum, apparently on the orders of the captain, and was sentenced to 100 lashes. Governor Phillip reduced the sentence to 50 lashes on representations from the captain and others. Shortly before the Scarborough sailed to China, he signed on to the HMS Sirius with the duties of a baker. He was twenty three and gave his birthplace as Denham Wales.

Convict transport Scarborough

His initials are still visible at Garden Island where the crew were assigned to preparing a garden. After the Sirius was wrecked off the coast of Norfolk Island on 19 March 1790, Frederick and some of the other crew members returned to Port Jackson on HMS Supply.

Frederick Merediths initials at Garden Island<br /> " Possably the oldest marks er?ant of whitel settlement in Australia.<br /> Initials F.M. and I.R. with date 1783.<br /> F.M. believed to be Frederick MEREDITH, a member of the crew of H.M.S. SIRIUS.<br /> I.R. not known. " *** Local Caption *** Frederick Merediths initials at Garden Island<br /> " Possably the oldest marks er?ant of whitel settlement in Australia.<br /> Initials F.M. and I.R. with date 1783.<br /> F.M. believed to be Frederick MEREDITH, a member of the crew of H.M.S. SIRIUS.<br /> I.R. not known. " — Frederick Merediths initials at Garden Island
” Possibly the oldest marks er?ant of white settlement in Australia.
Initials F.M. and I.R. with date 1783.
F.M. believed to be Frederick MEREDITH, a member of the crew of H.M.S. SIRIUS.
I.R. not known. ” ***Frederick Meredith’s initials at Garden Island***

Captain Hunter of the wrecked Sirius and the crew embarked for England in March 1791. Frederick was then paid off by the navy in 1792 and decided his future lay in Botany Bay.

HMS Sirius

HMS Sirius

He returned on the Bellona in 1793 with a small group of the first free settlers. They were given land grants at Liberty Plains (now Strathfield). His second grant was 60 acres, where Rhodes railway station is today. Both land grants were unsuited to farming.

Frederick received a further grant of 120 acres near his farm at Salt Pan Creek (pictured at left and now part of Punchbowl) in 1809, for aiding a neighbour in an affray with the aborigines.

He also had a bakery in Chapel Row (now Castlereagh Street) which he sold in 1810.

Frederick had several children with convict women: Charlotte born to Mary Allen (Allein) in 1790; Amelia to Anne Case in 1793; and Charlotte to Mary Kirk in 1794.

Salt Pan Creek Grant

Salt Pan Creek Grant

In 1800, Governor Hunter set up the Loyal Sydney Association, following reports of rebellion by Irish convicts. Frederick enrolled as a volunteer armed policeman and was involved in the Vinegar Hill uprising.

Frederick married Sarah Mason, a convict who also arrived on the Bellona. Their relationship had begun in 1800 and they were married in 1811 when Frederick joined Governor Macquarie’s police force. He was later appointed the first constable, then chief constable of Liverpool. Their children were Frederick junior, born in 1801, Sophia in 1803, Elizabeth in 1806, William in 1807, Anne in 1811 and Eleanor in 1813.

In 1823 he joined the Liverpool and surrounding districts police force. He remained in the police until 1828, holding positions of Constable, Chief Constable and District Constable. His final land grant was 60 acres at Liverpool Road, Banks Town in 1826. The farm was called Gunsborough.

The first post office was opened at Liverpool in 1828 and Frederick acted as the first postmaster until Donald MacLeod took up his appointed position.

Frederick and Sarah lived at Gunsborough until her death in 1832. He married Mary Ann Day in 1833. He died at the property in 1836 and was buried next to Sarah at Liverpool Cemetery.

http://fmdg.org/meredith.htm

Family History by Clayton Talbot

Frederick Meredith

Birth
Death Marriage
Spouse
Marriage
Spouse
Marriage
Spouse
Marriage
Spouse
Marriage
Spouse
Father
Mother
Sibling/s
Children

5 October 1763
23 June 1836 (didn’t marry)
Mary Allen
(didn’t marry)
Anne Case
(didn’t marry)
Mary Kirk
26 February 1811
Sarah Mason
19 February 1833
Mary Ann Day Charlotte Allen(mother; Mary Allen)
Amelia Case (mother; Anne Case)
Charlotte M Kirk/Meredith (mother; Mary Kirk)
Frederick Meredith (mother; Sarah Mason)
Sophia Meredith (mother; Sarah Mason)
Elizabeth Meredith (mother; Sarah Mason)
William Meredith (mother; Sarah Mason)
Ann Meredith (mother; Sarah Mason)
Eleanor Caroline Meredith (mother; Sarah Mason)

Location
Location Location Location LocationLocationLocation

Dinham, Ludlow, Shropshire, England
Bankstown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Frederick Meredith was born on the 5th of October 1763. It is thought that he was born in Dinham, Ludlow, Shropshire, England. It is unclear where exactly Frederick was born, with people speculating that he may have been born in Denham, Buckinghamshire, London, England which is just South East of Harefield, home to many bakers, which Frederick later became (see Frederick Meredith by David Swinfield).

Many of his descendants are currently using DNA research to try and narrow down an area of the UK he and his ancestors are from. If you are one of Frederick’s descendants and would like to know more you can get in touch with Paul Gallagher at the Frederick Meredith Descendants Group (FMDG).

Not much is known of Frederick’s early life in England.

On the 13th of May 1787 Frederick left from Portsmouth, England on board the “Scarborough” as part of the First Fleet. There were 208 male convicts onboard. Frederick came free as steward to Captain John Marshall.

The Scarborough by marine artist Frank Allen

The “Scarborough” was a ship of 430 tons built at Scarborough in 1782. She was 111 feet (34m) long and 30 feet (9m) wide. The prison deck was very small and cramped. The height of the space was only 53 inches (135cm). The ship had a contract with the British Government to carry convicts. The owners were paid at a rate of 10 shillings per ton per month. They had to agree to keep the prisoners secure and in safe custody. After transporting the convicts to New South Wales, the “Scarborough” was under contract to work for the East India Company. The “Scarborough” sailed back to England and returned to Port Jackson in the Second fleet. Apart from the ‘Sirius’ and ‘Supply’, she was the only other ship from the first fleet to return.

The First Fleet consisted of 11 ships which sailed from Great Britain on the 13th of May 1787 with about 1,487 people, including 778 convicts (192 women & 586 men), to establish the first European colony in Australia. The fleet was led by Captain Arthur Phillip.

The ships arrived at Botany Bay between 18 & 22 January 1788. HMS Supply arrived on the 18th of January. The “Alexander”, “Scarborough” & “Friendship” on the 21st of January. The remaining ships, “Charlotte”, “Lady Penrhyn”, “Prince of Wales”, “Borrowdale”, “Fishburn”, “Golden Grove” & “Sirius” on the 22nd of January.

So on the 21st of January 1788, aged 24 years, Frederick arrived in Botany Bay, Sydney, with 201 male convicts, 30 crew and 50 marines surviving the 251 day voyage aboard the “Scarborough”. They sailed into Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) on the 26th of January. The new site had everything the first settlers needed; deep water close to the shore, shelter and fresh water. Phillip named the site Sydney Cove, after Lord Sydney the British Home Secretary. Today this date is still celebrated as Australia Day, marking the beginnings of European settlement.

This was one of the world’s greatest sea voyages — eleven vessels carrying about 1,487 people and stores had travelled for 252 days for more than 15,000 miles (24,000 km) without losing a ship. Forty-eight people had died on the journey, a death rate of just over three per cent. Given the rigours of the voyage, the navigational problems, the poor condition and sea-faring inexperience of the convicts, the primitive medical knowledge, the lack of precautions against scurvy, the crammed and foul conditions of the ships, poor planning and inadequate equipment, this was a remarkable achievement.

On the 22nd of February 1788 Frederick was charged with exchanging goods with convict James Stow. Frederick had given the convict beef and bread as well as rum in exchange for a ‘curious beast’ a possum. Such exchanges were against government orders, and although Meredith had his master’s
permission, he was sentenced to receive 100 lashes, on his bare back, with a cat of nine tails, in the middle of the convict’s camp. Governor Phillip reduced the sentence to 50 lashes in response, said surgeon Arthur Bowes Smyth, to appeals from ‘several gentlemen’ who respected Meredith and who believed the punishment too harsh for the crime. He was the fourth person to appear before the magistrate and received 50 lashes as punishment.

In 1788 Frederick was assigned to look after the vegetable patch on Garden Island in Sydney Harbour. While there Frederick, along with 2 other European Settlers, carved his initials FM along with the year 1788 in a rock.

The other initials are believed to belong to marine private Joseph Redford of HMS Sirius and William Bradley, first lieutenant of HMS Sirius, who was a cartographer. Frederick was chosen because of his ability to both read and write and thus his ability to document the time spent there. All three men were crew members of HMS Sirius during the winter months of 1788 at a time when Sirius was anchored off Garden Island and the ship’s crew had planted a garden there to grow vegetables to help the reduction of scurvy.

Frederick’s initials carved in sandstone at Garden Island, Sydney Harbour in 1788. Possibly the oldest marks extant of European settlement in Australia.

Frederick was on the “HMS Sirius” when it sailed from Sydney in October 1788 for the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa in search of food for the starving colony. They returned to Sydney in May 1789.

On the 9th of May 1790 a daughter was born to Mary Allen. She was named Charlotte.

In Sydney he was given the care of 25 sheep and lambs, the property of commissary John Palmer. In August, Frederick and Mary gave evidence before the Court of Criminal Jurisdiction in the trial of Hugh Low, charged with stealing one of the lambs. Low was sentenced to death and executed the next day. Judge-Advocate David Collins noted that no leniency could be extended because ‘the preservation of our stock was an object of so much consequence to the colony’.

After being back in Sydney for 1 month he then departed aboard the Dutch merchant ship “Waakzaamheid” (alternate spelling “Waaksamheyd”) bound for England, with 125 men on board. He was hired to sail to Batavia to collect supplies and then on to England for Captain John Hunter to face court-martial, for the loss of HMS Sirius, in which he was eventually honourably acquitted.

On the 22nd of April 1792, Frederick arrived in Portsmouth, England aboard the “Waakzaamheid”. Owing to her bad sailing, contrary winds, and calms, the voyage to Batavia had lasted for 26 weeks (onboard they only had provisions for 16 weeks). While attempting to get provisions at Mindanao, the party had a serious affray with the Malays, fortunately without sustaining any loss.

Unknown to him, back in Sydney his daughter Charlotte had died in May 1792 and the child’s mother Mary Allen was living with another convict, Edward Pales.

Frederick departed Gravesend in Kent, England on the 8th of August 1792 aboard the “Bellona”. After a 163 day voyage the “Bellona” arrived in Sydney Harbour on the 16th of January 1793.

The ship was carrying 17 female convicts, including Ann Case whom he had impregnated during the voyage and Sarah Mason who was to become his future wife and mother to 6 of his children. His daughter, Amelia Meredith, born to Ann Case, was born on the 10th of May 1793. The affair with Ann was brief and by the time Amelia died, on the 27th of February 1794, Frederick had formed a liaison with Mary Kirk, who was transported on the “Royal Admiral” in 1792.

On the 28th of May 1793 Frederick was granted 60 acres of land at Liberty Plains (now Strathfield) which he named “Charlotte Farm”. He later sold this property to Thomas Rose, as it was unsuitable for farming.

The earliest use of the name Liberty Plains is found in the description of grants of land to Thomas Rose, Frederick Meredith, Thomas Webb and Edward Powell on 28 May 1793. They had arrived as passengers on the “Bellona” in January of the same year. With the help of families and servants, they cleared the land and grew wheat and corn. However, the fertility of the ground was exhausted within four to five years, so that their families were dependent on government rations.

Clearing the land was slow. Samuel Crane was killed in 1794 by a falling tree when felling timber on his 25 acres at Concord. His farm was advertised for sale as having ‘a comfortable hut, four acres planted to corn and half an acre to potatoes’.

The grant can be seen to the south of the railway line, between Strathfield and Homebush stations. Meredith Street, Homebush, runs down to one corner of the grant.

Meredith St, Homebush

Frederick St, Bankstown

Meredith St, Bankstown

On the 26th of April 1794, Frederick fathered another child, this time to Mary Kirk. The daughter was named Charlotte. Charlotte and a man named William Stewart had 3 children; Jane Rebecca, Robert, and John, born in 1812, 1816, and 1818. Charlotte then married James Charles Farrell in 1825. Their children were James Lawrence (1825), Mary Elizabeth (1828), Charlotte Rosina (1831), Charles Frederick (1833), and William Thomas (1835). She died in 1852 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, aged 58.

On the 11th of November 1794 Frederick received his 2nd land grant, 60 acres at Concord which he named “Charlotte Field”. He later sold this property in 1798 to John Colethread/Coulthread for 87 pounds, as it too was unsuitable for farming.

On the 17th of March 1801, Frederick’s partner Sarah Mason gave birth to a boy, Frederick Meredith Junior. Frederick and Sarah would have 6 children in total; Frederick, born 1801, Sophia, born 1803, Elizabeth, born 1805, William, born 1807, Ann, Born 1811, and Eleanor Caroline, born in 1813. Frederick and Sarah would later marry in 1811.

In September 1800 he was subscribed to the rules and orders of the Sydney Loyal Association (an armed body which was formed to guard against the possibility of an insurrection by seditious Irish convicts). Governor Hunter set up the Sydney Loyal Association in 1800, following reports of rebellion by Irish convicts. Frederick volunteered as an armed policeman & was involved in the Vinegar Hill uprising.

On 4 March 1804, 233 convicts led by Phillip Cunningham, escaped from a farm, intent on capturing ships to sail to Ireland. In response, martial law was quickly declared in New South Wales. The mostly Irish rebels, having gathered reinforcements, were hunted by the colonial forces until they were sequestered on 5 March 1804 on a hillock nicknamed Vinegar Hill. Under a flag of truce, Cunningham was arrested and troops charged and the rebellion was swiftly crushed by raid. Of the nearly 300 rebels directly engaged in the battle, 15 were killed, nine executed, seven whipped with 200 or 500 lashes then allotted to the Coal River chain gang, 26 sent to the Newcastle coal mines, others put on good behaviour orders against a trip to Norfolk Island, and most pardoned as having been coerced into the rising. Cunningham was court martialled under the Martial Law and hanged at the Commissariat Store at Windsor. It was the first and only convict uprising in Australian history.

In March 1809 Frederick had resumed his trade as a baker. He had a bakehouse in Chapel Row (now Castlereagh St, Sydney).

On the map it may be seen to be bounded by Moxon Rd, Canterbury Rd, Punchbowl Rd, Ross St, Cullens Rd, and Wiggs Rd.

Frederick was awarded a 3rd Land Grant of 120 acres by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in the Botany Bay district Salt Pan Creek (now Punchbowl) on the 1st of January 1810. It was called “Meredith’s Farm” and was bounded on the southern side by a line of ponds, which provided the property with water. This grant was awarded for aiding a neighbour in an affray with the aborigines.

New farms bordered the pathways to the Georges River, Kogarah Bay and Salt Pan Creek, and when William Bond and Frederick tried to occupy their land between Cox’s Creek and Salt Pan Creek, they had to battle a possession dispute with Aboriginal leader Tedbury and his group, the Gwea Gal tribe. During this clash, a spear went close enough to graze Frederick’s ear. Frederick and the other settlers retreated, only to return when the aborigines had moved on.

In 1811 Governor Lachlan Macquarie formed a regular police force and Frederick was among those appointed as constable. He eventually became the first Chief Constable at Liverpool NSW Australia.

He married Sarah Mason on the 26th of February 1811 at the St Phillip’s Church of England in Sydney.

St Phillip’s Church 1798-1856, was on part of the site now covered by Lang Park, which is bounded by York, Grosvenor and Lang Streets, Sydney NSW Australia. The church had a 150-foot high, round clock tower. It was made from poor materials and gained a reputation as “the ugliest church in Christendom”. The church was named in honour of the colony’s first Governor, Arthur Phillip.

On the 23rd of May 1822, he was appointed constable at Liverpool. On the 11th of March 1823, Frederick was nominated to act as Chief Constable at Liverpool.

In 1828, when the first post office was opened at Liverpool, Frederick acted as the first postmaster until Donald MacLeod took up his appointed position.

Frederick remained Chief Constable at Liverpool up until at least 1833.

In 1831, aged 68, a 4th Land Grant was awarded to Frederick of 60 acres at Liverpool Rd, Bankstown (now the Hume Highway). Although promised earlier (by Governor Macquarie) the grant was not made legal until signed by Governor Darling. The farm was named “Gunsborough”.

The position of the grant is clearly marked by the line of present day Meredith St which runs from North to South through the full length of the farm. To the West lay Frederick Meredith Junior’s grant – called “Merefield”.

St Luke’s Anglican Church, Liverpool; built in 1815, it is the oldest Anglican Church in Australia.

On the 19th of February 1833, aged 69, Frederick married Mary Ann Day at St Luke’s, Liverpool.

Frederick died on the 23rd of June 1836 at his residence “Gunsborough” Liverpool Rd, Bankstown aged 72 years.

7 July 1836, The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, page 3

He is buried alongside Sarah Mason at Liverpool Pioneers Memorial Park.

Members of Frederick’s descendants meet once a year as part of the Frederick Meredith Descendants Group.

In 2013 they met at Garden Island, where Frederick’s initials are carved, on the 200th anniversary of the birth of his youngest child Eleanor Caroline Meredith.

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Keith Stanley HOLSTEIN

16/02/2016

Keith Stanley HOLSTEIN

Father of John HOLSTEIN – Regd # 16195

late of Gloucester, NSW

Father to John HOLSTEIN, NSWPF # 16195

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Penrith Police Academy Class # 9

Regd. # 7130

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 22 October 1951 ( 19 years, 2 months, 24 days )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 October 1967

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 5 January 1975

Sergeant 1st Class – retired

Stations: Bathurst ( 1952 ), Kelso ( 1954 ), Euabalong ( 1956 ), Trundle ( 1958 – 1963 ), Clarencetown ( 1963 ), Nundle ( O.I.C. Sgt 3/c 1967 ), Daceyville, Randwick, Maroubra, Paddington, Waverley & Blacktown. ( 1971 until 1984 )

Service: From ? ? pre October 1951 to ? ? 1983 = 32 years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Thursday 28 July 1932 @ Gloucester, NSW

Died on: Saturday 28 October 2000 @ Gloucester, NSW

Cause: Cancer – Throat

Age: 68 years, 3 months, 0 days

Funeral date: ? October 2000

Funeral location: ?, Gloucester

Buried at: Lawn cemetery, Gloucester Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Gloucester, NSW

Grave location: Lawn

Approx GPS Location of Grave: -32.027703, 151.964020

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Epitaph Treasured A Dear Husband and Father Keith Stanley Holstein passed Away Oct 28 2000 Aged 68 Years God's Greatest.Memories of a Dear Wife and Mother Gloria Dawn Holstein passed away Dec. 19 1991 Aged 58 years Gift Remembrance. — Grave stone of Keith & Gloria HOLSTEIN

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

Retired, Resigned, Rebuffed and Recycled – Former members of the NSW Police

John Holstein‎

Sunday 28 Oct 2018

Eighteen years ago Class 9 /1951 from the Penrith Police College held the final get together with my father Keith Holstein as he was too sick to travel to a reunion. The group changed their plans and visited dad at home. He passed away 18 years ago today. Sadly missed.

Keith HOLSTEIN: Class 9 /1951 from the Penrith College held the final get together with my father Keith Holstein as he was too sick to travel to a reunion. The group changed their plans and visited dad at home.

( L-R at rear ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Eric MAURER # 7134

Class 9 - Penrith Police College. It is possible that the Class number is wrong and further details are needed to verify the actual Class number. This photo DOES contain Keith HOLSTEIN, NSWPF # 7130, It is most probably taken around October / November 1951 at Penrith BUT the Class number is wrong. ( 2025 ) — Class 9 – Penrith Police College. It is possible that the **Class number is wrong** and further details are needed to verify the actual **Class number**. This photo DOES contain Keith HOLSTEIN, NSWPF # 7130, It is most probably taken around October / November 1951 at Penrith **BUT the Class number is wrong**. ( 2025 )

Gloucester Advocate (NSW : 1905 – 1954),

Tuesday 10 December 1940, page 2

SCHOOL CONCERT

Successful Entertainment.

The ever popular School Concert in connection with the ‘break-up’ of the Gloucester District Rural School, held in the Star Theatre on Thursday night, brought a crowded house. My attention was as much upon children in the audience as those upon the stage, for their interest in every word and movement was so in tense as to be a drama in itself — and the pride of the parents was equally manifest. All classes from the smallest to the highest contributed to the programme, and each gave a splendid account of itself. The little playettes, pantomimes, singing and intricate dances were delightful to watch. Their training was wonderful. No child forgot his or her part, and everything ran along smoothly— a tribute to the children and to the patient training given by their teachers.

Percussion Band : Conductor was Julie Williams, players from the Infants ; Mrs. Pussy, Julie Williams was Mother Cat, Graham Ross the Mouse and children from 1st and 2nd class ; Verse Speaking, ‘The Table and the Chair’ by 3rd’ Class pupils; ‘The Cat and the Parrott,’ the Parrott was Lynn Gray, the Cat was Dick Channell, the Old Woman was Joan Fordham, the King was Gordon West, Queen, Belle Relf, the Soldiers were Edward Patmore, Geoff. Holden and the Elephants were arranged and acted by Roger Dombkins and Keith Holstein. The Donkey was Patsy Morris and the ‘Old Man’ was Les. Wilmen, the Land Crabs were Namoi Franks and Lola Jacobs and the narrator was Julie Williams.

Cantata. — Queen, Jan McLeod ; Captain Soot, Colin Gray ; Dr. Sun light, Lynn Gray ; Baron Hairbrush, Jim Walden ; Lord Bootlace, Di^k Channel ; Lady Soapsuds, Iris Hoy; Secretary, Ron Chapman ; Wag, Ross Campbell, and the Fairies and Black Brigade were from the Lower Primary Classes.

Choir, from Senior Pupils, ‘Here’s a Health unto His Majesty,’ ‘Hearts of Oak.’

Folk Dances : Super Primary Girls.

The Russian Play entitled, ‘Bal bushka,’ was produced by 4th class pupils ; Babushka, Jean Nichols ; Motheiy June Nichols.

‘The School at ‘Possum Flat,’ . produced by 5th class pupils : Tea cher, Pell Brorson ; Mayor, Noel Jory ; Mrs. Onions, Vida Ferguson; Mrs. Pumpkinskull, Nancy Wharton.

Verse Speaking : ‘Ballad of Dick Turpin,’ was rendered by 6th Class pupils and the ‘Extracts from the Revenge,’ and’ ‘For England,’ were rendered by 7th Class pupils.

The Choir, consisting of Senior pupils rendered, ‘Xmas Carols’ and ‘Land of Hope and Glory.’ The pupils were prepared by Mrs.) Nash, Miss Moses, Miss Henderson,) Mr. Wilmot and Mr. Ward. Mrs. Nash officiated at the piano.

Messrs. Shepherd and Shiels gave assistance as doorkeepers, and Miss Bessie Shepherd and Mrs. Eric Morris officiated1 in the ticket office.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/160453272

Gloucester Advocate (NSW : 1905 – 1954),

Tuesday 29 April 1941, page 2

CHILDREN’S EVENTS

The children’s sporting events at the Carnival were in the capable hands of Messrs. McGown, Punton, Critchley, Wilmot and Thompson. It was disappointing that more of the district teachers did not come along and assist in the big job that these teachers had to carry out.

However the children enjoyed themselves’ thoroughly and were quite satisfied with their races and games.

The outstanding events were the tug-o-war and the ball games, which caused much excitement during the running of them.

Every team had its following of barracker’s and the contests were closely fought out in every case.

To cap all the fun, there was the apple race, which was enthusiastically contested by many boys, who were rather well washed by the time the event had been decided — many were given a whole bath on reaching the tub first.

Each child received 6d for 1st and 3d for second place, and 6d for each member of the 1st teams and 3d for each member of the 2nd teams.

Following were the results: —

Races. —

Boys under 8, Don Searle 1, Eric Latimore 2 ;

Girls under 8, Fay Baker 1, June Woodger 2 ;

Boys under 9, Keith Holstein 1, Eric Latimore 2 ;

Girls under 9, Jan McLeod 1 ;

Boys under 10, ? 1, M. Ferguson 2 ;

Girls under 10, Joan Jory 1 ;

Boys under 11, B. Jory 1;

Girls under 11 ? 1, M. Hebble-White 2 ;

Boys under 12, Barry Drewe 1, Ivan Morris 2 ;

Girls under 12, Jean Lowe 1, Kath Saxby 2 ;

Boys under 13, G. Dean 1, A. Woollard 2 ;

Girls under 13, Heather West 1, V. Slade 2 ;

Boys under 14, John Testorelli 1, M. Smitn 2 ;

Boys over 14, Jim Landers 1, Gordon Cameron 2 ;

Egg and Spoon Rain, Flora Farley 1, June Williams 2 ;

Thread the Needle Race, Heather West 1, Vida Ferguson 2 ;

Sack Race Rex. Beattie and Barry Jory a tie.

Ball Games (Girls) : Tunnel Ball. M. Lovett’s team 1, H. West’s team 2 ;

Overhead Ball, H. West’s team 1, G. Hebblewhite’s team 2 ; Captain, M. Lovett’s team 1, H. Latimore’s team 2.

(Boys) : Tunnel Ball, K. Pile’s team 1, F. Eade’s team 2 ;

Overhead ball, F. Eade’s team 1, P. Brorson’s team 2 ; Captain, F. Eade’s team 1, P. Brorson’s team 2.

Tug-o-War : P. Brorson’s team 1, K. Pile’s team 2.

Note. — Some names are missing in the foot-racing results).

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/160446066

Border Morning Mail (Albury, NSW : 1934 – 1935; 1938 – 1954),

Wednesday 14 December 1949, page 1

YOUTH AND MIGRANT HURT

A youth and a man are in Albury Hospital as a result of being involved in minor accidents.

Keith Holstein, 17, single, of Bethanga, suffered injuries to both shoulders and the right elbow when he fell from a horse. His condition was stated to be satisfactory.

Joseph Matyga, 33, migrant, of 4COD, Albury, sustained multiple abrasions when he fell off a motor cycle.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264059270

National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954),

Tuesday 2 December 1952, page 1

DISMISSED

DRUNKEN DRIVING CHARGE

Local Man Fined on Second Count

At the Bathurst, Court yesterday, Mr. Dash. SM., fined Gordon Henry Barnes, of 34 Morisset Street, £5 with 9/- costs, for negligent driving after dismissing a first charge of driving under the influence.

The charges arose from a collision on the afternoon of Tuesday November 4, between defendant’s car travelling along George Street and another parked at the kerb owned by Bruce Rogerson, an announcer of 2BS, Bathurst.

Barnes, a 24-year-old vendor and truck driver, pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence.

M. C. L. Weaver, of Bathurst, appeared for Barnes and Sgt. W. Boyd was the Police Prosecutor. Dismissing the charge of driving under the influence. Mr. Dash said there was no evidence by the prosecution as to the condition of the defendant at the time if the accident.

On the evidence of the prosecution, I could not be satisfied that the defendant was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident he added. he added .

Mr. Weaver has entered a plea of guilty to negligent driving.

Sgt. Boyd said from the witness box that about ?pm on November 4 last, he walked to George Street Bathurst with Sgt Beach and saw Constable Holstein standing near a damaged car. He then went to Howick Street where he saw a cream sedan, also damaged. He then went to 34 Morisset Street and spoke to defendants wife.

The defendant came out of the house dressed in pyjama trousers and white shirt, dressing gown socks and slippers. Sgt. Beach told defendant he was making inquiries about an accident in George Street that afternoon. Defendant said he was in bed at 2.30 that day.

When defendant came onto the verandah, the Sgt. said, he was unsteady on his feet and leaned against the wall of the house.

I said to defendant, ‘you have been drinking to-day and you are under the influence of intoxicating liquor.’ Sgt. Boyd said. Defendant said he did not drink often and had not had anything to drink that day. He admitted having had two or three beers at Kelso that morning when he was finished the ice run.

When questioned further regarding the cream sedan, belonging to his brother, defendant said he had parked it in front of Bedwells. Sgt. Beach told him it was now parked on the opposite side of the road and damaged. ‘Defendant said ‘ someone else must have driven it.’

‘Defendant was very pale and leaning against the wall. ‘I said, ‘walk across here’. ‘He commenced to walk, turned yellow in the face, and became sick.’

Defendant explained at the time that he always ‘got sick’ when he ha 2 or 3 beers.

Defendant was taken to the police station and charged.

He still claimed at the station that he had been in bed since 2.30. He declined to be examined by a doctor, the Sgt. added.

To Mr. Weaver, Sgt. Boyd said the other vehicle damaged belonged to Bruce Rogerson. It was parked outside 2BS studio in George Street.

The front bumper bar was bent forward, at right angles to the car.

Sgt. Beach, gave corroborative evidence of his enquiries in the company of Sgt. Boyd and Constable Holstein, and the arrest of Barnes.

To Mr. Weaver, Sgt. Beach said Sgt. Boyd made an examination of Rogerson’s car and spoke to Constable Holstein while he remained in a police vehicle on the opposite side of the road. Sgt. Boyd returned to the police car, told him something and they walked to Howick Street, where the sedan was parked.

Sgt. Beach said defendant’s condition at the time of the arrest was ‘consistent with him having taken liquor very recently.’

Constable Keith Holstein, also gave corroborative evidence.

Bruce Rogerson, 2BS announcer & salesman, of 264 Rankin Street’ said on Tuesday, November 4, he parked his car in George Street. He went in to the studios of 2BS and was there only a short while. He was told something and went downstairs to the car. The car had been damaged. He saw the defendant inspecting the damage. When asked whether he caused the damage, Barnes had said ‘yes’. ‘Barnes got cranky about it and denied damaging the grill of my car Rogerson said. Rogerson added that he suggested calling the police.

Defendant then left, promising to return, witness said.

To Mr. Weaver. Rogerson said he did not ring the police but someone did so at his request. He stayed with the car until the constable arrived.

The accident occurred between 4.30 and 4.45 pm.

To Mr. Dash, Rogerson said he could not say how close to the kerb he parked before the accident. He would not say the front of his vehicle protruded beyond the fronts of the other vehicles parked in George Street.

At that stage Mr. Weaver announced that he was prepared to admit defendant was the driver of the car involved in the accident. He submitted that there was no evidence to show that defendant was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident. There was no evidence however that defendant was under the influence of liquor at 6.20, the time of the charge.

Mr. Dash subsequently dismissed the charge.

PLEADED GUILTY

On the second charge of negligent driving, Mr. Weaver entered a plea of guilty on behalf of Barnes. Evidence of damage to the vehicles was given by Constable Holstein.

To Mr. Weaver the constable said the damage to Rogersons car was consistent with being scraped by a passing car. From enquiries made he ascertained that Barnes was the driver of that other car.

Mr. Weaver submitted that defendant was careless to the extent that he did not notice Rogersons car was protruding beyond the line of the other cars.

Mr. Dash asked Mr. Weaver why defendant told lies to the police regarding the time he went to bed.

Mr. Weaver explained that defendant, a young man, had only held a license since August. He was driving his brothers car and damaged it. He was afraid police investigation would lead to the loss of his license and job, Mr. Weaver added.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161666890

National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954),

Saturday 25 July 1953, page 2

PERSONAL

Constable Keith Holstein, of Bathurst police, and Mrs. Holstein, are at present in Sydney. Constable Holstein commenced annual leave on Monday.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161714383

National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954),

Friday 15 October 1954, page 2

BATHURST SHOOING

BORROWED RIFLE NEAR BODY

A 24-year-old married man was found dead in a bedroom of his home at 9 Moresby Way, Bathurst, last night. He was Norman Murray, who was employed by Mr. A. E. Conroy as a lorry driver.

Shortly before 10 o’clock, Murray’s wife and her sister, 14-years-old Lorna George, were preparing to retire in another bedroom of the home when they heard a shot. They rushed into the second bedroom where they found Murray’s body slumped across a bed.

A .22 repeating rifle was beside him.

A neighbor, Raymond Barrymore Hutchins, notified Bathurst police.

Constables K. Holstein and K. Franklin rushed to the house, where they were later joined by Sergeant F. Murray, who took charge of inquiries.

Bathurst doctors and Bathurst Ambulance went to the house, but death had been almost instantaneous. He had been shot through the right temple. Police later found a slug in the room. A small purse containing live bullets was also found. Police said that Murray did not own the rifle; but had borrowed it to go shooting next week-end.

On October 4 a Bathurst jury had awarded £223/12/5 damages against Murray in the District Court following a claim made against him by a Perthville woman.

Murray had been the driver of a lorry involved in a collision with the woman’s car on the Perthville Road on August 20, 1952. She claimed damages as a result of the collision.

Murray is survived by his wife and two children, aged five years and nine months.

Police said last night there were no suspicious circumstances and that a post-mortem would not be conducted. The Deputy Coroner (Mr. O. G. Parnham) will view the body this morning.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161533602

National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954),

Friday 15 October 1954, page 7

TRAFFIC BREACHES

Fines at Bathurst Court

A New Australian, Josef Quitter, ( 41) of Russell Street. Bathurst, was fined £5 for driving a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, at Kelso an October 5. On a second charge of indecent behaviour, Quitter was fined £3.

Sgt R. Beach said at about 2.30pm on October 5. 1954, he was on duty at Kelso with Constable Keith Holstein.

He saw defendant commence to drive a utility from in front of a store at Kelso. He drove for about 4 feet and then stopped. On three occasions he drove the vehicle forward for a distance of about 40 feet. He go out of the car, continued witness, and staggered to a private fence on and behaved indecently. Asked why he did this, defendant replied, ” I do no harm, nobody see me. ”

Defendants breath smelt of intoxicating liquor, and he stated he had had a drink at the Kelso hotel about 20 minutes before.

He said he had one drink at Bathurst earlier.

Defendant had a cigarette in his mouth and it appeared that the lighted portion was inside his mouth. He appeared to be more than moderately under the influence, and he had appeared to have consumed more liquid than what he said he had.

When defendant behaved indecently, there was a man and a woman only about 40 feet away, added witness.

In reply to Mr. Braham ( for Quitter ), Sgt. Beach said defendants Wife was standing away from the car and it appeared that they had a difference.

Mr. Braham said that on the day of the offence Quitter had had an argument with his wife and only a few minutes before his arrest, defendant’s wife had slapped his face. Defendant, at this time, was highly excited but did not intend to drive his vehicle. He knew he had had too much to drink.

Mr. Braham added that defendant, on the day of the alleged offence had been trying to make up with his wife and just before his arrest had an argument with her and as a result he was highly excited. This made him do things he would not normally do, Added Mr. Braham.

Mr. Dash, SM. said that even though he took this fact into consideration, he must convict defendant. He fined Quitter £5 with 12′- court costs.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161533635

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 21 June 1968 (No.76), page 2537

Department of Mines, Sydney, 21st June, 1968.

APPOINTMENT

HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, and in pursuance of the provisions of section 6, Mining Act, 1906, as amended, has approved of the appointment of Sgt 3rd Class Keith Stanley Holstein, Officer-in-Charge of Police, Nundle, as Warden’s Clerk, Mining Registrar and Officer authorized to issue Miner’s Rights and Business Licenses at that place, such appointment to take effect on and from 12th February, 1968, vice Senior Constable Victor John Feltis. (Ms 68-3984).

WAL. FIFE, Minister for Mines.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220062637

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 21 May 1993 (No.49), page 2435

IT is hereby notified that the undermentioned applications for renewal have been received:

(T88-0300)

Exploration Licence No. 3907, Edward D. Hawkins and Keith S. Holstein, area of 3 units. Application for renewal dated 13th May. 1993.

IAN R. CAUSLEY, M.P.,

Minister for Natural Resources.

21 May 1993 – Government Gazette Notices – Trove

First published 23 August 2015.

Updated 20 August 2025 with Class photo.

James Keith Swanson BEAN

16/02/2016

James Keith Swanson BEAN

aka Keith, Duke

Husband to Mary SCHNEIDER OAM ( for 35 years ) and

Father to Melinda SCHNEIDER ( Country singer )

New South Wales Police Force

Penrith Police College Class # 026

Regd. # 6031

Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on ? February or March 1948?

Probationary Constable – appointed 12 April 1948 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 2 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 March 1965

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 19 May 1972

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Does NOT appear in 1988 Stud Book

Final Rank: Senior Sergeant

Stations: Clarence St – Solo Bikes ( 1 Division ), Parramatta GDs ( 18 Division ), Auburn, Ashfield, Marrickville, Petersham ( early 1970’s )( 11 Division ), Redfern ( Stn Sgt )( 7 Division )( 5 years ), Burwood Police Boys Club ( Acting? Superintendent )( 5 years ), O.I.C. – Safety & Security ( Special Constables ) at Remington Building, Ferguson Centre – Parramatta

Service: From ? ? 1948? to 12 April 1988 = 40 ( to the day ) Years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 1/c)

Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – granted ? ? ?

National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? ?

Born: Monday 10 September 1928

Died on: Saturday 11 October 2003

Cause: Cancer – ( Type ? )

Age: 75 years, 1 month, 1 day

Funeral date: ? October 2003

Funeral location: Woronora Cemetery & Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW

Buried at: Cremated

Grave: Allambe Memorial Park, Broadbeach Rd, Nerang, ( Gold Coast ), Qld

Rose Garden # 17, 1130

GPS: -27.9977056 153.3517222

SERGEANT KEITH BEAN - KISSING HIS DAUGHTER - MELINDA. — SERGEANT KEITH BEAN – KISSING HIS DAUGHTER – MELINDA.

James Keith Swanton BEAN aka Keith BEAN, @ Duke, Husband to Mary SCHNEIDER OAM ( for 35 years ) and Father to Melinda SCHNEIDER ( Country singer ) — James Keith Swanton BEAN aka Keith, Duke Husband to Mary SCHNEIDER OAM ( for 35 years ) and Father to Melinda SCHNEIDER ( Country singer )

KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

Finding Melinda Schneider

…….

So just how is Melinda planning on touring with a 16 month-old and remaining sane? “I don’t know yet!” she exclaims. “We will probably just go out for weekends or for a few days at a time. Mark will come out with me and help out. It’s not going to be easy and I’m sure it will have its challenges. However Sully [Sullivan] loves new adventures, they [children] need such stimulation anyway. I’ll just take one day at a time.”

Listening to Melinda chatting about going on tour with her family reminded me that her own upbringing was not dissimilar. Melinda is the only child of yodelling great, Mary Schneider, and her policeman father, Keith Bean, was also from a musical family. Melinda spent many a night backstage whilst her mother performed, sometimes sleeping in her mother’s fur coat. I touch on this subject with Melinda and ask if having famous parents will impact the way she raises her son.

“It was interesting writing this show – when you have a child you look at your own upbringing – as much as your parents did the best they could you don’t want to make some of the same mistakes they made. It takes you a while to figure out who you are with famous parents. I recall Chaz Bono [offspring of Sonny and Cher Bono] saying that it’s difficult to know where you belong when your parents are famous. It’s not a normal family situation – the attention is on the parents the whole time rather than the children. I talk about that in the show.

“With Sully I want to keep a good balance of making sure he is number one focus and it’s not all about me – I want him to have a good sense of self. Growing up, my mum had taught me dancing, juggling, yodelling … and I didn’t really have a great interest in it myself. I want to see who he is – what’s in his heart. I’m fascinated to know who he is.”

Continuing on the subject, Melinda adds, “When I was three I recorded on Mum’s albums, I had a show by age of eight. People would come up to me after the show and say ‘You’re not as good as your mother’. That used to really upset me – no one wants to hear that. Growing up I was quite confused about what I wanted to do musically and what was my truth. I just didn’t know who I was.”

Most people don’t realise that Melinda didn’t become a recording artist in her own right until her late 20’s. In fact, Melinda left school young and went and studied fashion. She remembers, “I had my own fashion label working out of Mum and Dad’s garage – I made stage costumes and all sorts for loads of people. Mum’s grandma was an amazing seamstress – perhaps that is where I got the talent from. It was funny, during my early 20s I would be in the garage running the business and always singing at top of my lungs to Top 40 hits and Michael Bolton songs. Mum used to come in and ask ‘Are you sure you don’t want to be a singer?!’ I think I was denying myself. Then I realised, deep down, I really did want to be a singer.”

….

http://contentmagazine.com.au/2014/01/finding-melinda/

DAVE’S DIARY – 23/1/13 – PREVIEW OF EPISODE 7 – SERIES 19

Elizabeth collaborated with former Nu Country TV host and recording stage star Melinda Schneider, now 40, to write the title track of her fourth album Balls.

They both recorded their co-writes Some Times It Takes Balls To Be A Woman and Rest Your Weary Mind on recent albums.

Elizabeth and Melinda co-wrote more than a dozen songs including I Like Men in Trucks on Melinda’s fourth album Stronger.

Melinda also wrote songs about late father – Sgt Keith Bean – a policeman.

Keith and Tom didn’t meet at a still but Melinda’s mum – famed yodeller Mary Schneider – sang with Tom and Joyce backstage at the Grand Ole Opry during one of Cook’s many dates there.

http://www.nucountry.com.au/articles/diary/previews_2012_2013/series19/previewepisode7_series19.htm

Melinda Schneider – daughter of Keith Bean:

“I used to sing The Black Hills Of Dakota with my mum (yodelling icon Mary) and my Aunt Rita when I was a little girl,” Melinda revealed as she romped through one of many songs from 1953 movie Calamity Jane and its successors.

“We’d do the three-part harmony at family get-togethers.”

She accentuated the family flavour with a shout out to her duet partner at ground zero who responded with a yodel – her unique GPS beacon.

“I could never lose mum in the dark,” she joked.

Melinda also tickled the family tree when she revealed how her late sire – Sgt Keith Bean – greeted her decision to revert to her mama’s name after cruel Kogarah schoolyard taunts ranging from “string been to les been.”

“Dad said I was now a has-been,” she joked.

http://www.nucountry.com.au/articles/diary/august2011/300811_melindaschnieder_dorisreview.htm

Melinda Schneider long ago mastered cross genre pollination with music and dance.

But she made a huge leap to the mainstream with her writing, narrating and performing in this energised Doris Day tribute show.

And the dynamic diva also disproved the adage about dangers of working with animals.

Schneider’s rapport with her teenage Labrador-Kelpie crosses Rosie and Daisy was also a stroke of magic.

They were all ears and eyes when she serenaded them on the stage front couch with Your Eyes Don’t Lie.

It was fitting that she returned to the scene of the rhyme – Mike Walsh’s Melbourne mecca Her Majesty’s – to premiere her show.

Seven years ago in the Yarra city the seeds for the show were sown when the singer was a guest artist on a Doris tribute concert.

So it was no surprise there was a capacity crowd for the premiere of a fast paced trip through the back pages of the octogenarian Hollywood legend.

When Schneider bumped Canadian balladeer Michael Buble from ARIA chart tops with her 12-song disc Melinda Does Doris she was thawing out that metaphorical iceberg.

This time, in collaboration with co-writer David Mitchell, Melinda tapped a deep well.

“We’d do the three-part harmony at family get-togethers.”

She accentuated the family flavour with a shout out to her duet partner at ground zero who responded with a yodel – her unique GPS beacon.

“I could never lose mum in the dark,” she joked.

Melinda also tickled the family tree when she revealed how her late sire – Sgt Keith Bean – greeted her decision to revert to her mama’s name after cruel Kogarah schoolyard taunts ranging from “string been to les been.”

“Dad said I was now a has-been,” she joked.

This was a winner with the ageing audience, daubed with dowagers and duchesses from the demographic that 3AW and Magic leg-ropes to the wireless.

Despite the acrid aroma of mothballs from stoles and furs liberated from suburban closets (not those that once housed much younger opening night au pair boys) the wearers knew most of 26 songs from a Golden era when lyrics reigned supreme.

Just like roots country – the genre banished from commercial radio here.

Not for these Day devotees grunge or techno trash that energises ecstasy bunnies down on King, Queen and William Streets.

This was a gramophone-generated posse waltzing down memory lane to the refined refrains of his or her majesty’s voice.

You know the songs – Everybody Loves A Lover, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, Sentimental Journey, I’ll See You In My Dreams, Secret Love and Teacher’s Pet before the latter two became a trigger for the Victorian court name suppression industry.

Schneider, enhanced by her 14-piece orchestra, also revived romance in Love Somebody, Put Em In A Box, The Deadwood Stage and It’s Magic.

……

21 Mar 2012 – Dave’s Diary – 30/8/11 – Melinda Does Doris – Trove

Richard Charles WHITTAKER

16/02/2016

Richard Charles WHITTAKER

aka Dick

NSW Redfern Police Academy # 162

“possible” relation in “the job”: A.R. WHITTAKER, NSWPF # 8649

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 18588

Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 1 February 1977

Cadet # 3334

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 1 February 1977 ( aged 16 years, 9 months, 16 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 17 April 1979 ( 19 years, 0 months, 1 day )

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st class – appointed 16 April 1984

Senior Constable – appointed 16 April 1988

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 September 1991

Final Rank: Detective Sergeant – Death

Stations: ?, Gosford Drug Unit ( Brisbane Waters LAC ) – Death

Service: From 1 February 1977 to 28 September 1991 = 14 years, 7 months, 27 Service

Time in Retirement: 0

Age at Retirement: n/a

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Saturday 16 April 1960

Died on: Saturday 28 September 1991 @ Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW

Cause: Cerebral Haemorrhage

Age: 31 years, 5 months, 12 days

Funeral date: ? October 1991

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: CREMATED:

Ashes Interred in the Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, NSW

Rose Garden, 26A, Site 58

Memorial Plaque: Point Frederick Pioneer Park, 1 Albany St, Pt Frederick, NSW

-33.449594 151.341945

Memorial Plaque location: [codepeople-post-map]

Touch plate for Richard Charles WHITTAKER at the National Police Wall of Remembrance

DICK IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

Grave plate: This plaque was laid in memory of RICHARD CHARLES WHITTAKER, a Detective Sgt of Police attached to the Gosford Drug Unit, who died of a work related illness on the 28th of September, 1991, whilst in the service of the people of New South Wales & the Central Coast area. Richard was born in the Point Frederick area and spent many of his childhood days in this park. Dedicated by his family & many friends on the 16. 4. 1992. — Memorial plaque: This plaque was laid in memory of RICHARD CHARLES WHITTAKER, a Detective Sgt of Police attached to the Gosford Drug Unit, who died of a work related illness on the 28th of September, 1991, whilst in the service of the people of New South Wales & the Central Coast area.
Richard was born in the **Point Frederick area** and spent many of his **childhood days in this park**.
Dedicated by his family & many friends on the **16. 4. 1992**.

Richard Charles WHITTAKER - Memorial Plaque - Pt Frederick, ( Central Coast ), NSW, as of April 2022. Credit: Kevin Banister. — Richard Charles WHITTAKER – Memorial Plaque – Pt Frederick, ( Central Coast ), NSW, as of **April 2022**. Credit: Kevin Banister.

Richard Charles WHITTAKER - Grave location. Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW — Richard Charles WHITTAKER – Grave location. Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW

Before his death Detective Sergeant Whittaker and other Police had been involved in a major drug investigation which had resulted in the arrest of eighteen offenders. Corruption allegations were made by a number of the offenders resulting in a Police Internal Security Unit investigation.

During the protracted internal investigation the Sergeant was under enormous pressure and as a result suffered a cerebral haemorrhage.

He passed away at the Royal North Shore Hospital on 28 September 1991.

He was posthumously cleared of all allegations by Judge Allen at the Sydney District Court on 30 September 1991.

The Sergeant was born in 1960 and joined the New South Wales Police Service, via the NSW Police Cadet system on 1 February 1977 and was Attested, as a Probationary Constable on 17 April 1979.

At the time of his death he was attached to the Gosford Drug Unit.

‘Our boys haven’t been forgotten’: Policemen honoured in Brisbane Water row

September 15, 2015 3:16pm

Geraldine Cardozo Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate

(L-R) Sarah Matthews, Kylie Kerr and Tracey Holt remember their police officer partners at Gosford waterfront. Brisbane Water LAC officers will be taking to the water in honour of the policemen.

When Sarah Matthews returned home after her shift at Gosford Hospital on the evening of April 13, 2002 and spotted a row of waiting police cars she thought the neighbours were having a noisy party.

“It never struck me what was coming next,” remembers the emergency nurse who was told the worst — her fiancée Senior-Constable Chris Thornton had been killed on duty hours earlier.

“It didn’t hit me. Even when I was told. I don’t think that’s something that ever leaves you.”

This week Miss Matthews, Kylie Kerr and Tracey Holt will get together to remember their partners, Sen-Constable Thornton, Sen-Constable Peter Gordon Wilson and Sergeant Richard Whittaker, who all died on duty while with the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

(L-R) Brisbane Water Inspector Paul Nicholls, Tracey Holt, Brisbane Water Commander Daniel Sullivan, Sarah Matthews and Kylie Kerr at Gosford Waterfront ahead of the NSW Police Legacy row. Picture: Mark Scott

On Thursday officers from Brisbane Water LAC will take part in a paddle to raise money for NSW Police Legacy to support the families of fallen officers.

“You never want to be a part of Legacy but now we are part of this unique group and without Legacy we wouldn’t have each other,” Miss Matthews said.

But for two of the women, the close bond was forged by their shared loss and haunting similarities in how their partners lost their lives.

Sen-Constable Thornton, 35, died in a motor vehicle accident while on patrol in Woy Woy in 2002, while Mrs Kerr’s long-term partner Sen-Constable Wilson, 41, was killed when he was hit by a car while carrying out speed checks on the M1 at Somersby in 2006.

Both men were based at Brisbane Water LAC, both died in car accidents on a Saturday night, and both had the same patrol car number — 202.

Senior Constable Peter Gordon Wilson with fiance Kylie Kerr. — Senior Constable Peter Gordon Wilson with fiancée Kylie Kerr.

“This special event means our boys haven’t been forgotten,” Miss Matthews said, adding that the support of Legacy has enabled her to move on. “You have to take that step forward. You can’t be angry, because that just eats away at you.”

Senior Constable Chris Thornton was killed on duty during a high-speed pursuit at Woy Woy in 2002.

Mrs Holt, whose husband Sgt Whittaker was stationed at the Gosford drug unit and was involved in drug investigations at the time of his death when he died from a brain haemorrhage in 1991, said the annual paddle is a “beautiful day”. “It is amazing the effort Daniel Sullivan and the team put in to keep the memory going of old work mates and have a good time doing it,” she said.

Sergeant Richard Whittaker who died on duty with Brisbane Water Local Area Command in 1991. Picture: Supplied

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/our-boys-havent-been-forgotten-policemen-honoured-in-brisbane-water-row/story-fngr8h0p-1227528821582

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 1 October 1991, page 4

Drug bribery allegation ‘killed officer’

SYDNEY: The stress of unfounded corruption allegations killed a policeman who suffered a stroke at the weekend, according to the Police Association.

The association’s president, Tony Day, said yesterday that Gosford-based Detective Senior Constable Richard Whittaker, who was promoted to detective sergeant last Friday, had been implicated in a bribery conspiracy by a drug dealer.

Yesterday, the dealer, an industrial chemist, was sentenced to a minimum of 11 years jail after pleading guilty to manufacturing and supplying amphetamines with a street value of more than $4 million.

Handing down the sentence in Darlinghurst Supreme Court, Justice Allen said John Oldfield, 52, of Winston Hills in Sydney’s west, had stated he had tried to bribe a police officer through a contact known as “M” in November, 1990.

After the alleged bribe attempt had failed, Oldfield had gone to the Police Internal Security division and made a detailed statement, implicating the officer. The judge said he was satisfied the detective knew nothing about the alleged bribe.

Mr. Day said the Police Internal Security division investigation into Oldfield’s allegations had been “dubious”.

“Every crim in NSW knows that if they want their case adjourned they just have to implicate the police, and there will have to be an investigation,” he said.

“Eighty per cent of corruption and bribery charges are disproved.”

Detective Whittaker, 31, was married with two-year-old twin daughters.

Mr Day said the Oldfield affair had played a major role in causing Detective Whittaker stress, resulting in his death.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134156388

Past events in Remembrance of Dick Whittaker.

Paddle for Police Legacy

The Brisbane Water LAC has tragically lost three staff members in the execution of their duty: Sergeant Dick Whittaker and Senior Constables Gordy Wilson and Chris Thornton. The 12 September is the annual sports charity day to remember these officers.

Paddling from Ocean Beach Surf Club to Bluetongue Stadium along the Brisbane Water on the NSW Central Coast (approximately 15km).

When: Thu September 12 2013 06:00 – 05:30

http://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/legacy-events/

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 1 October 1991, page 4

Drug bribery allegation ‘ killed officer ‘

SYDNEY: The stress of unfounded corruption allegations killed a policeman who suffered a stroke at the weekend, according to the Police Association.

The association’s president, Tony Day, said yesterday that Gosford-based Detective Senior Constable Richard Whittaker, who was promoted to detective sergeant last Friday, had been implicated in a bribery conspiracy by a drug dealer.

Handing down the sentence in Darlinghurst Supreme Court, Justice Allen said John Oldfield, 52, of Winston Hills in Sydney’s west, had stated he had tried to bribe a police officer through a contact known as “M” in November, 1990.

Mr. Day said the Police Internal Security division investigation into Oldfield’s allegations had been “dubious”.

“Every crim in NSW knows that if they want their case adjourned they just have to implicate the police, and there will have to be an investigation,” he said.

“Eighty per cent of corruption and bribery charges are disproved.”

Detective Whittaker, 31, was married with two-year-old twin daughters.

Mr Day said the Oldfield affair had played a major role in causing Detective Whittaker stress, resulting in his death.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134156388

Norman ROBERTS

16/02/2016

Norman ROBERTS

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ‘Q‘ 9511

For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank: Constable

Stations: ?, North Sydney Police Station – WW 1

Service: From Tuesday 20 August 1912 ( aged 24 years, 8 months, 23 days ) to ?

Joined the Australian Imperial Force and went to war.

World War I

Australian Imperial Force

Regiment: 3rd Australian Infantry Battalion

Enlisted: 2 September 1914

Service # 570

Rank: Corporal

Embarkation: aboard HMAT Euripides A14 at Sydney, NSW, Au.

Age at embarkation: 27

Occupation: Policeman

Address: 41 Albany St, North Sydney, NSW

Next of kin: Son of Horace Frederick and Mary Jane Roberts, of “Adelong,” Victoria Rd., Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales; husband of Louise Roberts. Native of Waverley, New South Wales.

Religion: C of E

Single / Married: Married

Returned to Australia: No

Date of Discharge: ?

Awards: Victory Medal – granted 14 August 1922 ( Posthumously )

Gallipoli Medallion

British Ware Medal issued

1914 / 15 Star issued

His A.I.F. War records can be found HERE

Born: Monday 28 November 1887 in Waverley, NSW

Died on: Sunday 25 April 1915 in the Dardanelles ( Day 1 of the Gallipoli campaign )

Location: Quinns Post, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey

Cause: Killed In Action

Age: 27 years, 4 months, 28 days

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: “Believed to be buried in Quinns Post, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey

Grave of Corporal Norman Roberts — Grave of Corporal Norman **Roberts** AN ANZAC, BELOVED HUSBAND OF LOUISE ROBERTS FATHER OF IAN AND JUNE

Roll of Honour:

Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Au.

Panel 38 of the Commemorative Area ( as indicated by the poppy on the plan )

roll-location

NORMAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

Funeral location: ?

First published on 26 April 2015

Updated 17 June 2026 with additional information.