Gregory Ross PAYNE

AKA  ? 

Late of Orange, NSW .  

Married to Angela Payne (nee Bamford), NSWPF # 37085

Son-In-Law to Retired Det Insp. Greg BAMFORD, NSWPF # 17088

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 286 ( DPP 12 or DPP 13 )( Both these Classes Attested on same date )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  38597

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable – appointed 2 September 2002 ( aged 23 years, 4 months, 7 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant

Stations:  ?, St George PAC, Homicide Squad, Tuggerah Lakes, Canowindra PStn, Cowra PStn, Serious Crime Directorate ( SCC )( SenCon ), ?, Orange PStn ( Canobolas LAC )( Sgt ), Parkes Dets ( Central West Police District ) – Death

Service: From ? ? 2002  to   26 April 2021   =  19+ years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  42 years, 0 months, 0 days

Time in Retirement from Police: Zero

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Thursday 26 April 1979

Died on:  Monday 26 April 2021 at home on his 42nd birthday

Age: 42 years, 0 months, 0 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide

Event location: Home

Event date: Monday 26 April 2021

Funeral date:  Tuesday 11 May 2021

Funeral location: Lawn Service, Eugowra, NSW

LIVE STREAM    ( YES – but I don’t have the details )

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any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Eugowra Cemetery, North St, Eugowra, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )

  GREG is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

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

  GREG IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( 2022 )

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A letter to PANSW Police News:
‘Police Family Alive and Well’

In late April this year a mother, father and brother lost their youngest child and brother.

My Police Officer daughter, Angela Payne (nee Bamford) lost her husband and my family lost a son in law.

Detective Sergeant Gregory Ross Payne, 41 years old, took his own life after a battle with mental illness. His death occurred at Orange, New South Wales. Greg was attached to the Central West PD and was working out of Parkes Police Station.
Following Greg’s death the Police Family came to the aid of my daughter and their two daughters, aged 10 and 8 who live in the small country town of Canowindra.

The PD response and care under the leadership of Superintendent Steve Kentwell and his management team was immediate, genuine and full of support. Nothing was too much trouble in our time of need.

The Police Association reacted immediately with contact, offers of support and within days a sizeable sum of money was deposited directly into my daughter’s bank account. A week later Ian Johnstone, acting for the Police Provident Fund travelled from Sydney to my daughter’s home where he presented her with another very sizeable sum of money to support her through what lay ahead.
Floral tributes from a number of commands were delivered to the home over ensuing days. Just to name a few … Orange and Cowra LAC’s, Parkes Police, Homicide Squad, State Crime Command. Not to mention the flowers, food packages and love and support from the local community and business houses. Greg had been stationed at Canowindra performing general duties when first taking up a country posting. The response from all was amazing to witness.

Greg was laid to rest with full Police honours at a lawn service at Eugowra, NSW on the 11th May, 2021. Approximately
150‑200 people attended. Numerous Police from across the state, along with community and family members turned out. The service was live streamed which was viewed by many Police and friends living overseas.

It was a fitting farewell and I know Greg’s family, as with our family, were extremely grateful to all that attended from far and wide. I can report Canowindra RSL bar‑staff (Greg was known there funnily enough) were kept busy later that afternoon and evening.
Greg’s funeral was conducted under threatening skies on a very cold afternoon at Eugowra. Technical difficulties with the audio production saw attendees standing for an extended period in very cold and light showery conditions. Fortunately, rain held off till after the service and afternoon tea.

I need to highlight the actions of Region Commander Geoff McKechnie who was in attendance. I had not met Geoff previously. He sought me out in the crowd to personally offer his condolences and support for the future. The genuineness in his words and demeanour left me knowing ‘this bloke is fair dinkum’. Former work colleagues of mine had told me both Mr McKechnie and Commander Steve Kentwell were, in our speak, “good blokes”. Maybe a ‘country copper trait’ or another example of ‘looking after our own’.

During the service and unbeknown to me Greg’s daughter, Grace was visibly shaking from the cold. I first became aware when I saw a rather large (sorry Sir) Police tunic being handed forward to Grace which was wrapped around her small upper body. Geoff McKechnie, seated behind had removed his tunic and wrapped it around Grace for the length of the service. Clearly Geoff could have ‘influenced’ another officer to give up his tunic or jacket. What a lovely gesture from obviously a kind and caring man and genuine leader. That memory, amongst others will stick with me forever as a reminder that the ‘Police Family is Alive and Well’ and in this case it came from the top.

I must also acknowledge Police Legacy who contributed by supporting Angela and sponsoring her attendance at a 2 day retreat at Mudgee with others in a similar bereavement situation.

On behalf of the Payne and Bamford families please let me say thank you to all that attended. Your support, prayers and offers of assistance that continue are all very much appreciated.

Greg can rest in peace now with the knowledge his family is in good hands. Please remember to ask ‘R U OK’. You could save a life.

Thank you.

Greg Bamford
Retired Detective Inspector

8 PANSW Police News July-August 2021

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
1 November 2022

Gordon Ian BOURKE

AKA  Ian BOURKE, Bourkey

Late of  ? 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  105

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  11711

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1965

Probationary Constable- appointed ? December 1965 ( aged 23 years, 1 month, 19 days )

Constable – appointed 1 November 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 1 November 1974

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 August 1981

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: = Sergeant 

Stations:  ?, Central ( 1 Division ), ?, Kogarah Traffic Office ( 12 Division ), ?, Flemington ( 32 Division ) – Disengagement

Service: From 1 November 1965   to   ? ? 1999  =  33 years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt ) 

 Born:  Sunday 13 September 1942

Died on:  Monday 24 October 2022

Age: 80 years, 1 month, 11 days

Organ Donor:  NO – Age prohibitive

Cause:  Cancer ( Type = ? )

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

Funeral date:  Monday 21 November 2022 ( time to be advised )

Funeral location: ( Memorial )  Cronulla RSL Club, 38R Gerrale St, Cronulla, NSW

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

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any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )

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

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Condolences to his wife Ann and daughter Stephanie.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal

31 October 2022

Audra Nicole JAEGER 

AKA  ? 

Late of West Wollongong, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 283 ( DPP 09 )( Class 3 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  35666

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 7 May 2001 ( aged 28 years, 8 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 31 August 2001 ( aged 28 years, 11 months, 25 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable 

Stations:  ?, Eastern Suburbs, Bondi, Waverley, ?, Sutherland PCYC ( 2020 ), ?, Wollongong, loan to Lake Illawarra PCYC ( was Off on Stress Leave ) – Death

Service: From 7 May 2001   to  28 October 2022   = 21 years, 5 months, 21 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 1 month, 22 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Wednesday 6 September 1972

Died on:  Friday 28 October 2022

Age:  50 years, 1 month, 22 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Depression – Suicide 

Event location:  Home 

Event date:  Friday 28 October 2022 mid morning

Funeral date:  Thursday 10 November 2022 @ 10am

Funeral location:  St Mary’s Catholic Church, Park St, Orange, NSW

LIVE STREAM   Details can be found HERE

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Wake location:  ??? TBA 

Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour:  Penhall Funeral Services, 33 William St, Orange, NSW  02 6361 7777

Buried at:  Orange Lawn Cemetery, 253 Lone Pine Ave, Orange, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October  2022 )

 AUDRA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

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JAEGER
Audra Nicole

JAEGER, Audra Nicole

Adored daughter of Carl and Marie (deceased).

Much loved Mumma of Harper and Evie.

Loved by all her aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.

“The One We Love and Will Never Forget”

Aged 50 years

The family and friends of Audra are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Park Street, Orange on Thursday November 10, 2022 commencing at 10.00 am.

At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Orange Lawn Cemetery.

Our deepest condolences to Audra’s two teenage daughters, family and friends.

May Audra Forever Rest In Peace.

EXCLUSIVE:

Tragedy as a dedicated cop and mother of two 12-year-old twin girls ends her own life sending shockwaves through police ranks

• Much-loved senior female officer Audra Jaeger died at home on October 28
• Understood the senior constable was on stress leave from Wollongong posting
• 50-year-old was a mother of two 12-year-old twin girls and was found at home
• Her sudden death is the second suicide by a NSW police officer in two months 

By Peter Vincent For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:20 AEDT, 10 November 2022 | Updated: 02:53 AEDT, 10 November 2022

A ‘dedicated’ policewoman and mother of twin girls has ended her own life, rocking the New South Police force just two months after another officer also suicided.

Senior Constable Audra Jaeger, 50, who died on October 28, leaves behind 12-year-old twin girls, Harper and Evie.

Daily Mail Australia understands Ms Jaeger, who served in Sydney‘s eastern suburbs and at Wollongong, was on stress leave and died at home.

Ms Jaeger joined the police service at 28 and served for 21 years, working at Bondi and Waverley stations, before moving to Wollongong, south of Sydney.

She also worked at PCYCs in Sutherland and Lake Illawarra and took part in cancer charity work as part of a Cops Against Cancer cycle team.

A former colleague, Dianna Mackay, has started an official fundraiser to raise money for Ms Jaeger’s two daughters.

She shared a heartbreaking photo of the twins in front of a giant love heart drawn in the sand.

‘Senior Constable Audra Jaeger sadly passed away on 28 October 2022. She is survived by her twin daughters, Harper and Evie, who are both just twelve years old,’ Ms Mackay wrote.

‘Audra was an amazing person, friend, work colleague, partner, mumma and daughter.’

Ms Jaeger was ‘much loved by everyone who knew her’ Ms Mackay said.

‘Audra lit up the room no matter where she was; at work, at home or at play.

‘[She] was a massive beacon of light and burst of positive energy and even with her passing, her shining light will never be extinguished.’

One donor wrote ‘Such a beautiful person gone too soon, rest easy Aud.’

Tributes poured in from colleagues and loved ones, many through the charity, NSW Police Legacy.

It shared the tragic news on its social media pages on Wednesday: ‘We’re sorry, family, but we have more heartbreaking news.’

A NSW paramedic who had a chance encounter with her a week before her death said Ms Jaeger was ‘dedicated’ and friendly.

‘[She was a] dedicated Emergency Services colleague, our paths crossed many times for many different reasons and Audra always greeted me with a smile followed by a quick chat, we even had a chat at a restaurant the week before her passing, if only we knew, now it’s another sad loss that may have been prevented,’ he wrote.

‘RIP sister in blue,’ a former sergeant wrote.

‘Audra was always a pleasure to work with at the PCYC,’ a Sydney mum posted.

‘So so sad… a truly lovely person’ another woman wrote.

The tragedy comes less than two months after the body of off-duty male officer, Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir, 23, was found in the Royal National Park.

Constable Bashir was found in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, at about 12.40am on Saturday September 3 ( 2022 ).

Police had launched a search for the young off-duty officer at about 10.30pm on September 2 after concerns were raised for his welfare.

His colleagues found the Bankstown Police Area Command officer the following morning.

All funds raised for Audra Jaeger’s twins will be put into a trust for Harper and Evie Jaeger, and will be given to the girls when they turn 21.

The fundraiser has the modest target of $10,000 and had raised $2,655 by Wednesday evening.

If you or anyone you know needs help or confidential support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 

Police officer and mother of two twin girls Audra Jaeger, ends her own life: Wollongong | Daily Mail Online

Police officer and mother of two twin girls Audra Jaeger, ends her own life: Wollongong – WhatsNew2Day

Senior Constable Audra Jaeger sadly passed away on 28 October 2022. She is survived by her twin daughters, Harper and Evie, who are both just twelve years old.

Make a donation here today to support Harper and Evie’s future.

“Audra was an amazing person, friend, work colleague, partner, mumma and daughter. She was much loved by everyone who knew her. Audra lit up the room no matter where she was; at work, at home or at play. Audra was a massive beacon of light and burst of positive energy and even with her passing, her shining light will never be extinguished.” ~ Sergeant Dianna Mackay (retired)

This is a Community Fundraising initiative organised by a third party. All funds raised will be put into trust for Harper and Evie, and will be accessible by the girls when they turn 21.

Organiser: Dianna Mackay – contact Dianna.

Donate Here

https://portal.policelegacynsw.org.au/campaign/45/harper-and-evie-appeal

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
31 October 2022

Updated 4 December 2022

Christopher Edward GLEESON

AKA  Jack GLEESON, Muddy GLEESON, Chris GLEESON, Gleeso   

Late of Rutherford, NSW  formerly of Singleton, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  144

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16663

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 23 September 1974 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 26 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 4 November 1974 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 7 days )

Constable – appointed 4 November 1975

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 4 November 1983

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable

Stations:  Bondi, ?, Cessnock ( 1980s ), Maitland HWP, Singleton HWP, ?

Service: From  23 September 1974  to   ? ? 2000  = 25 years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 November 1991 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 August 2000 ( Former SenCon )

 Born:  Saturday 28 May 1955

Died on:  Saturday 8 October 2022

Age:  67 years, 4 months, 10 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause: Complications stemming from a Heart Attack

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

Funeral date:  Tuesday 18 October 2022 @ 11am

Funeral location: Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield, NSW

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

Wake location: Diamond Room, Maitland City Bowling Club

Wake date:  Tuesday 18 October 2022 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Fry Bros.   Frybros.com.au   02 49336155

Buried at:  Cremated 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October  2022 )

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

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Cal
24 October 2022

Where are they now ?

Yvonne TUPMAN aged 103 105 & living in Sydney

Yvonne TUPMAN nee ROBERTSON

aka Yvonne ROBERTSON, Von

Widow of Harry TUPMAN  NSWPF # 5450

Mother to Judge Robyn TUPMAN

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # Police Woman # ???

Rank:  Commenced Training at ? Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Special Constable – appointed Tuesday 6 August 1946 ( aged 25 years, 9 months, 24 days )  

Final Rank:  ?

Stations:  Newtown, School Lecturing, Central ( 1 Division )( 1960s ),

Service:  From  ? ? 1945  to 7 November 1949 = 3+ years Service

Police Women were Forced to Resign upon being Married.  Yvonne & Harry were Married on Saturday 12 November 1949.

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

Born:  Wednesday 13 October 1920 in Orange, NSW

Hospital:  Burwood, NSW

Last heard of:

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument:  Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

Where are you now ?

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal@AustralianPolice.com.au

Any additional INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE & THEIR CAREER would be appreciated.

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 – 1954),

Sunday 2 October 1949, page 5

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article229226093

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Saturday 4 August 1951, page 44

DEATHS

ROBERTSON William – August 2 1951 at Military Hospital Concord dearly beloved husband of Christina and loved father of Yvonne (Mrs Tupman) Robert, Eric and Vyrna (Mrs Blanch) aged 66 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article18216328

Yvonne was interviewed just prior to her 100th birthday by Donna VALANTIS, Diversional Therapist,  of the Presbyterian Aged Care, Drummoyne, NSW

The Difference Makers – Celebrating Women Living In Aged Care

The interview with Yvonne commences at 6min 26sec mark

Yvonne is from a family of Service,

Her father, William ROBERTSON, served in the First AIF in France, Somme Valley and was wounded twice at Pozieres before returning to Australia.

Her brother, Bob, served in the Second AIR in the Pacific area and her other brother, Eric, served in the RAAF.

Her husband, Harry, served in the RAAF in World War 2.

Yvonne herself was in the Australian Women’s Army Service ( AWAS ) in Sydney and Bathurst for four years before joining the NSW Police.

Source:  Ashfield RSL.

The one duty the women were allowed to perform – directing traffic – sparked great controversy because it was thought the female officers would distract motorists and cause accidents.

NSW Police Force’s first policewoman Yvonne Tupman turns 100 | The Senior | Senior

https://youtu.be/qBsqheaCdTg

One of NSW Police’s first women officers shares her memories of time on the force

Trailblazing female cop Yvonne Tupman joined NSW Police 75 years ago, when life on the force was very different for a woman. Despite being limited to duties such as note-taking and traffic directing, Mrs Tupman loved her time on the beat.

But the work Mrs Tupman was allowed to do when she joined the force in 1945 — aged just 25 and fresh out of army service — was very different to what women today can expect.

For a start, women police officers were forbidden to ­investigate criminal cases, with their duties generally limited to traffic direction, advising children of the dangers of speaking to strangers, and “taking notes”.

“Something like covering a murder case was forbidden,” said Mrs Tupman’s daughter Robyn, who is a District Court judge.

“I remember asking mum why she joined the force. I assumed it was to cover serious trials. But she said: ‘No, we weren’t allowed’. Women police were only allowed to accompany the male officers and possibly take notes.

“They were sometimes ­allowed to direct traffic which, in once case, actually made the papers because of the fact that two women were able to do so without causing an accident.

“That was actually the story. The fact that one male driver remarked that they didn’t tangle the traffic.

“It’s so ridiculous it really makes you giggle.”

Despite the limit on the duties they were permitted to carry out, Mrs Tupman would begin an impressive career, starting in Newtown in Sydney’s inner west before taking up a post at Bathurst.

However, it was there she would meet her eventual husband Harry and, as was the protocol with women ­officers, she was forced to retire.

In a video interview she gave in 2019, Mrs Tupman recalls the sadness of having to abandon her career because she had chosen to wed.

“My mother always said that the police force gave her an enormous sense of self-esteem and I know she ­enjoyed it very much. Which made retiring so difficult for her,” her daughter said.

However, her brief career would have a profound effect on her daughters Robyn and Lyn, as well as on the lives of her grandchildren.

Robyn Tupman was recently honoured as a life member of the Women’s Lawyers’ Association of NSW and assists the Women Barristers Forum.

Her sister Lyn is an ­accomplished special needs teacher.

Yvonne Tupman: One of NSW Police’s first women officers turns 100 | Daily Telegraph

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
19 October 2022

Barry Ross GILLIES 

AKA Ross GILLIES, Big Baz   

Late of ?, Formerly of Toongabbie, NSW  ? 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre Redfern  – Class #  155

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  17610

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 18 April 1977 ( aged 22 years, 6 months, 17 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 27 June 1977 ( aged 22 years, 8 months, 26 days )

Constable – appointed 27 June 1978 

Final Rank: =  Constable

Stations:  Central ( 1 Division )

Service: From 18 April 1977   to   ? December 1979 =  ? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Friday 1 October 1954

Died on:  Wednesday 8 December 2021

Age: 67 years, 2 months, 7 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Injuries sustained in a fall 

Event location:  Canberra Hospital

Event date:  ? December 2021

Funeral date:  Tuesday 14 December 2021 @ 1pm

Funeral location: Wentworthville Leagues Club, 50 Smith St, Wentworthville, NSW

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated.  Ashes scattered at Sydney Cricket Ground on 9 March 2022.

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

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

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Barry was only Stationed at Central Police Station ( 1 Division )( A District ) before he left the employ of NSWPF.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
18 October 2022

Errol William MONTEFIORE

AKA Errol MONTEFIORE, Monty  

Late of  ? 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  111 

( Last Class to be issued with the unreliable Webley Scott semi auto pistol )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  12607

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 15 May 1967 ( aged 22 years, 10 months, 6 days )( previously employed as a Draftsman

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 June 1967 ( aged 22 years, 11 months, 17 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 26 June 1976

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1983

Final Rank: = Sergeant 3rd Class 

Stations:  Petersham GDs ( 11 Division )( 26 June 1967 – Aug 1969 ), Marrickville GDs ( 11 Division )( Aug 1969 -Aug 1970 ), Four Wheels Motor Vehicle section ( 20 Division )( Aug 1970 – Feb 1972  ), Liverpool GDs ( 22 Division )( Feb 1972 – June 1973 ), Green Valley GDs( 22 Division )( June 1973 – Jan 1976 ), Liverpool – Licencing ( 22 Division )( Jan 1976 – Feb 1978 ), Bankstown – Licencing ( 19 Division )( Feb 1978 – April 1979 ), Liverpool – Licencing ( 22 Division )( April 1979 – Aug 1982 ), Office of the Superintendent of Licencing ( Relieving )( Aug 1982 – ? ), Cabramatta ( O.I.C. Intelligence Unit )( 10 July 1999 ) – Optional Retirement

Source: Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch

Believed he may have also worked at Macquarie Fields ( 35 Division ) and Merrylands  Licencing ( 26 Division )

During 1982 he had successfully completed the ‘Supervision Certificate Course’ at Liverpool Technical College

Service: From  15 May 1967  to  10 July 1999   = 32 years, 1 month, 25 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 0 months, 1 day

Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 3 months, 3 days

Awards:  National Medal – granted 9 August 1983 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 June 1993 ( Sgt 3/c )

 Born:  Sunday 9 July 1944

Died on:  Thursday 13 October 2022

Age:  78 years, 3 months, 4 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Cancer ( Lung )

Event location:  Camden, NSW

Event date:  ?

Funeral date:  Friday 28 October 2022

Funeral location:  Forrest Lawn, Leppington, NSW

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?TBA

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

  MONTY 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.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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A quote I have found in relation to Monty:  “At the end of 1998, Sergeant MONTEFIORE, the Intell Sergeant at Cabramatta retired.  This man left a huge void, in what was, one of the great Intell Offices in the NSW Police Service, with National and International contacts.  It was a show piece of Crime Intelligence.  Information required by Police was instantly available as was the names, addresses, photo’s associates etc of every known gang member in the area, particularly the highly dangerous and ruthless 5T.  The Intell office was a remarkable area”

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
18 October 2022

Hilary Joseph HANSEN 

AKA  Hilary HANSEN, H  

Late of Jindera, NSW – formerly of Watsons Bay, NSW

“I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar.”

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 0?? 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  8767

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 8 July 1957

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 8 July 1963

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1968

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 June 1973 ( Seniority date = 22 June 1973 )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 21 March 1983

Final Rank: = Sergeant 1st Class

Stations:  Waverley ( 10 Division GDs & Cyclist )( 1957 – July 1965 ), Water Police ( Sydney & Newcastle ) from 23 July 1965 – Retirement

Service: From  8 July 1957  to  1 April 1988   = 30 years, 8 months, 24 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 59 years, 7 months, 27 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 34 years, 6 months, 6 days

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system – however

Commissioner’s Commendation 1965 for “fighting the disastrous fires in the County of Cumberland”

Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – granted 21 January 1980 m

 Born:  Saturday 5 August 1928

Died on:  Friday 7 October 2022 in his sleep

Age:  94 years, 2 months, 2 days

Organ Donor:  No – age prohibitive 

Cause:  Natural – Age 

Event location:  Home 

Event date:  Friday 7 October 2022

Funeral date:  Friday 14 October 2022 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  Lester & Sons Funeral Directors, 359 Wantigong St, North Albury, NSW

Police Guard of Honour provided by Murray River Police District

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour:  Lester & Sons Funeral Directors, 359 Wantigong St, North Albury, NSW

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October  2022 )

  HILARY 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.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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HANSEN
Hilary

Late of Watsons Bay
7 October, 2022
Aged 94 Years
At Jindera

Loved husband of Pat.

Father of Peter, Paul, Kathleen, Genevieve and Tim.

Grandfather of Alex, Samuel, Sam, Felicity, Stephanie, Thomas, Ian, Patrick, Bonnie, Harry, Ewin and Carl.

Great-Grandfather of Sean, Emily, Lachlan, Ethan, Heidi, Theo, Amelia, Elenore, Florence, Vincent and Clancy.

Requiescat in Pace

A family farewell was held in Albury

To view a live stream of this service, please go to
www.lesterandson.com.au/hansen-2

Hilary was also an Honorary Life Member of the Sydney Heritage Fleet.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Sunday 2 September 1984, page 3

Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1942 – 1954),

Thursday 26 March 1953, page 8

THE Papal Blessing was bestowed upon the marriage of Patricia Marie Cleary and Hilary Joseph Hansen, both of Vaucluse, which was solemnised recently at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Watson’s Bay.

Rev. Father . D. Hannan, P.P., officiated and the Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev. Dr. C. Duffy, who also read the Papal Blessing.

The bride, who is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cleary, of Vaucluse, was attended by Patricia White and the groom’s cousin, Brenda Maher, as brides maids, and her nieces, Diana and Carol Doran, as junior bridesmaids.

The groom, who is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen, of Narooma, was attended by his brother Mark, and Michael Duffy.

Reception for 70 guests was held at the Woollahra Golf House.

The honeymoon was spent at Narooma, where the groom spent his youth. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen have made their home at Strathfield.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147085701

Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 – 1954),

Sunday 8 February 1953, page 45

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231011269

Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1942 – 1954),

Thursday 9 August 1951, page 8

FAMILY party was recently held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cleary, Vaucluse, in honor of the engagement of their younger daughter, Patricia, to Hilary Hansen, of Vaucluse, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen, of Narooma.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146745594

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
17 October 2022

Steven VALENTINE

AKA Steve VALENTINE, Valo, Vallo  

Late of  ? 

Relation in ‘the job’:   Father to Shane VALENTINE, NSWPF # 43749

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 146 & 148A

NSW Police Cadet # 3085

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  17098

Uniform # 3085   ( recorded as his Cadet # also )

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 8 July 1974 ( aged 17 years, 11 months, 4 days ) until ( according to his Service Card ) 16 June 1975

Junior Trainee – 17 June 1975 ( aged 18 years, 10 months, 13 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 25 August 1975 (aged 19 years, 0 months, 21 days ) ( 21 days overdue.  May have failed an exam or had a physical issue )

Constable – appointed 25 August 1976

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 August 1980

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed  25 August 1984

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant ?/Class

Stations: Cadet = Fingerprint Section ( 20 Division ), Merrylands ( 26 Division )( 10 Feb 1975 –  ), ProCst = Liverpool GDs & Rescue Squad ( 25 Aug 1975  – Oct 1985 )( 22 Division )( ProCst – SenCon ), Liverpool & Green Valley ( Part Time Rescue Squad ( 9 March 1979 –  )), Green Valley ( 22 Division ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division ) – Retirement

Service: From 8 July 1974  to  15 March 2012   =  37 years, 8 months, 7 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 7 months, 11 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  = 10 years, 6 months, 26 days 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 August 2000 ( Sgt )

 Born:   Saturday 4 August 1956 in Manchester, England

Died on:  Tuesday 11 October 2022 during the evening

Age:  66 years, 2 months, 7 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Cancer ( type = ? )

Event location:   ?

Event date:  Diagnosed a little over two months previous to his passing and commenced Chemo around the same time.

Funeral:  Tuesday 18 October 2022 @ 11am.

Funeral location:  Gledswood Homestead, 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, NSW

Camden Police will provide a Police Honour Guard 

 Steve’s son, Shane, has asked that if anyone wishes to say something during the Service to please contact him.

LIVE STREAM    can be found HERE

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Wake location: Gledswood Homestead, 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, NSW

Wake date:  Tuesday 18 October 2022 after the funeral service

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Elite Funeral Directors 

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Upon joining the NSW Police Cadets, Steve’s Service Card reads thus:

Junior Trainee # 3085 ( I don’t think this is recorded correctly.  He was definitely a Police Cadet – not a Junior Trainee.  3085 is his Cadet number.

He was 186cm tall and weighed 77kg with fair hair and complexion with blue eyes.

He was single.

He was licenced to drive vehicles:

GD’s cars, Utes & Light Trucks – passed 19 December 1975

Heavy Trucks, Heavy Patrol Vans & Omnibuses – passed 25 September 1978. ( This would have been for the Rescue Squad ).

Trailerised Police Vessels ( Boats ) – passed 7 May 1982.

He was part of Secondary Training Class 148A and gained a mark of 355 = 88.75%

He attended lectures on the “Techniques of Aerial Observation” at the Police Rescue Squad ( most probably at Marrickville Rescue HQ ) ON 9th & 30th August 1978.  Also attended the Police Disaster and Rescue Branch training course of 1978 / 1979.

He successfully completed the Constable 1st Class course, # 22, from 10 October 1983 – 4 November 1983 inclusive.

On the 16 August 2012, a “combined” ” Send Off ” was held for Steve VALENTINE, Paul HURNEY & Peter NORTON at Wests Leagues Club, Pembroke Rd, Leumeah.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
17 October 2022

Denise DOWSETT

AKA  ? 

Late of Dapto, NSW

relation in ‘the job’:  Widow of John DOWSETT, NSWPF # 9055 

Mother to Paul DOWSETT, NSWPF # 21069

Grandmother to Laura DOWSETT, NSWPF # ?????

New South Wales Police Force

Rank:  Police Wife, Police Mother, Police Grandmother

Stations:  ?, South Coast District ( 1968 ), Holbrook ( SenCon 1972 ), ?, Dapto ( old Stn ), Port Kembla ( 1982 ), Wollongong District – Retirement ( 1 June 1985 )

Service: From  29 June 1957 to  15 September 2022   = a lifetime of Service

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

Born:  30 June 1936 in Kiama, NSW

Died on:  Thursday 15 September 2022

Age:  86 years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

Funeral date: Friday 23 September 2022 @ 2pm ( Held )

Funeral location:  H Parsons Funeral, 4 Princes Hwy, Dapto, NSW

LIVE STREAM can be found HERE

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour:  H Parsons, Princes Hwy, Dapto, NSW

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Passed away peacefully on Thursday 15^th of September, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Dearly loved mother of Paul and Fiona, Peter.   Much loved Gran of Laura and Adam, Nathan and Jasmine.  Adored Great grandmother to John, Zara, Lucy.  Loved sister of Alan.  Denise will be sadly missed by her loving family and many dear friends

Aged 86 Years
Together with John again
She will always be in our hearts

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend Denise’s funeral service to be held at H Parsons Funeral Home, 4 Princes Highway, Dapto on Friday 23^rd of September 2022 at 2pm.

• September 20, 2022 Reply

  Kelly Parrish

  Sending condolences to Denise’s family. I knew Denise and John as a little girl, always looked up to them both … RIP xx
• September 21, 2022 Reply

  Janet Carrigan

  On behalf of Elaine Mayberry and family, our thoughts are with Denise’s family. Denise was a very good friend of Elaine. They played tennis together. Denise would always stop for a chat with Mum when we lived in Marshall Street, Dapto in the 60s. I remember Denise walking with her pram and if she saw us playing in the yard she would call out and wave and we would run through the Dolan’s back yard to Elizabeth Street to say hello.RIP Denise.

DOWSETT Denise – Funeral Announcement

Denise Dowsett

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
11 October 2022