The fathers of two of the women graduates, both police officers congratulate their daughters after the parade.
Left to right: Sgt 2nd class Laurie Poulton( # 7590 ) (Internal Affairs branch) his daughter Constable Sandra Poulton ( # 17749 ). Sgt 2nd class Allen Behringer ( # 5216 )( Wellington ) & daughter Denise Behringer ( # 17718 ). Class 156.
The fathers of two of the women graduates, both police officers congratulate their daughters after the parade.Left to right: Sgt 2nd class Laurie Poulton ( # 7590 ) (Internal Affairs branch) his daughter Constable Sandra Poulton ( # 17749 ). Sgt 2nd class Allen Behringer ( # 5216 )( Wellington ) & daughter Denise Behringer ( # 17718 ). Class 156 – 12 September 1977.
The fathers of two of the women graduates, both police officers congratulate their daughters after the parade.
Left to right: Sgt 2nd class Laurie Poulton ( # 7590 ) (Internal Affairs branch) his daughter Constable Sandra Poulton ( # 17749 ). Sgt 2nd class Allen Behringer ( # 5216 )( Wellington ) & daughter Denise Behringer ( # 17718 ). Class 156.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 24 February 1978 (No.24), page 642
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, the Licensing District preceding their names, for the dates specified, viz.:—
Wellington. — Sergeant 2nd Class Allen John Behringer, stationed at Wellington, in lieu of Sergeant 1st Class Ronald George Gardner, from 4th December, 1977, to 17th December, 1977, inclusive.
Three thousand people fought and struggled to enter the Hall of Industries at the Showground today. Two nurses and two ambulance officers were rushed to the spot and treated 30 people who collapsed.
There were no serious cases, said Superintendent O’Sullivan, of Central District Ambulance. Large early-morning crowds had banked up and the crush occurred when opening of the hall was delayed for half an hour. Those early in the Hall of Industries queue arrived at 8.30 am. By 9.30 am, when the shutters were eventually pulled up, between 3000 and 4000 people were awaiting admittance. As the rollers moved, the crowd cheered and surged forward. Police standing along the doorway to regulate the crowd were swept backwards. Police re-formed, but again were swept aside by the milling crowd. Men, women and children pushed and struggled to enter the hall, which is the main one on the ground selling sample bags. Women and children were battered against the sides of the doors as they struggled to get in and the crowd behind pushed forward. It was the worst demonstration by a Show crowd since the opening last Saturday.
Situation “ugly”
Police, who finally opened the shutters, . described the crush as “ugly.” Constable Behringer, of Bondi, said: “When the shutters were opened, pressure from the huge crowd was terrific. “I picked up several children who fell to the floor, to prevent them being trampled upon and possibly seriously injured. ” I also helped several elderly women to safety.”
Police said even before they opened the hall, they admitted several old people and young children through a trapdoor. RAS secretary Colonel Somerville said: “Delay in opening the hall was because we had to clean it.” The late opening caused congestion which lasted for more than an hour. The huge hall was packed to capacity by a slow-moving mass of men, women and children, majority of them bent of buying samples. When the crowd stampeded into the Hail, many made for a stand selling chocolate samples.
In 20 minutes the stand had sold out. The crowd then turned and made for the exits, but was met by a further crush of people coming in the door. In the melee, sample bags were torn from the hands of some who got them, while others were trampled underfoot. Police formed a cordon around the stand and diverted crowds from it.
As the crowd increased throughout the day, it was a crush almost everywhere at the Show.
By early afternoon ambulance officers and nurses treated more than 100 men, women and children who had collapsed.
TONIGHT’S RING PROGRAMME
7.0: Mile record attempt. 7.30 Trotting. 7.45: Hunting 8.30: Trotting, 8.45: Polo 9.15: Special attractions. Woodchopping: 11 am to 7.20 pm
Dearly beloved husband of Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Warwick and Alana, Damian and Jenny, Bryson and Donna. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather to their children. Will also be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial for the life of Rex will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills on Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 commencing at 11:00am. Following the service the cortege will proceed to Castlebrook Memorial Park Cemetery, 712 Windsor Road, Rouse Hill.
In lieu of flowers donations to NSW Police Legacy would be appreciated.
A Mass of Christian Burial for the life of Rex will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills
Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 commencing at 11:00am.
Following the service the cortege will proceed to Castlebrook Memorial Park Cemetery, 712 Windsor Road, Rouse Hill.
2137592 CAPT Rex James Anderson
24 May 1938 – 27 July 2017
Aged 79 Years
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of
2137592 CAPT Rex James Anderson
on Thursday 27 July 2017.
Rex was called up for National Service in the late 1950’s and
after his initial training was enlisted into the CMF for two
years obligatory service. Rex served in 2 Div MP Coy and in
1970 he was seconded into the ARA as a specialist investigator
with the then SIB. Rex was sent to Vietnam with the SIB on
3 Dec 1970 till 2 Dec 1971. At the end of his secondment, Rex
returned to the NSW Police Force where he served until his
retirement as a Superintendent. Rex was a staunch member
of the MPAA and a strong supporter.
Rex was a thorough gentleman who was always willing to nurture,
advise and guide young investigators and to lend a helping hand
wherever required. He will be sadly missed.
Dearly beloved husband of Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Warwick and Alana, Damian and Jenny, Bryson and Donna. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather to their children. Will also be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.
Rex and Shirley at their 55th Wedding Anniversary on 29 November 2013.
Retired Police Commissioner Ken Moroney with Nick Pavlov & Rex Anderson on 20 October 2015
Rex on 19 June 2016
Rex on the 13 May 2015 Col Kelson behind him with glasses on
Petersham Detectives, NSW c1979 Back Row ( L – R ): Kevin FITZGERALD # 17084, Phillip NEAVE # 15966, John MAUGHAN # 11162, Stan RUSSELL # 13346, Peter DEIN # 15695, Terry RICH # 14759 Front Row ( L – R ): Bert Van AKKER # 10373, Terry KNIGHT # 8312, Doug KELLY # 7795, Bob OSWALD # 10366, Brett FIFIELD # 18604?, Terry SWEENEY # 14047 Absent: Bob SCARFF # 9457, Philip SHERWOOD # 12087, Danny LOWE # 12139
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 6 October 1989 (No.99), page 8014
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE
COMMISSIONED OFFICER APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:
PATROL COMMANDER – ANNANDALE PATROL – INSPECTOR
Senior Sergeant Egbert Van Akker, date of entry on duty
There is an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, page 1 of Thursday 14 September 1972 – ” Board told why 14 police dismissed ” which mentions Egbert but I am unable to access the article.
Memorial at: A trophy, for Baton Twirling, has been dedicated in her name.
1989 Firing range instructors Snr Cst Sonia McKell (deceased), Toni McMahon, Kim Grosbe and Laura Lowe at the Police Academy in Goulburn. 2012 Cst Cody Brennan, Cst Kelly Robson, Sgt Suzie O’Leary and Snr Cst Nicole Lucaci Photo courtesy News Ltd
SONIA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
SONIA IS mentioned on the NSW Remembrance Wall, Sydney Police Centre – Right Wall – Plaque A27
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Bill VANDENBERG # 17486, Ian TURNER # 17507, Garry STILLAWAY # 17547, Terry STANYER # 17515, Mark RIDLEY # 17472, Bruce THOMAS # 17506, Dave TURNER # 17482, Scott BLONDELL # 17496, Richard WATSON # 17554, Peter WORTHINGTON # 17498
Middle Row:
Arthur SNOOK # 17505, Paul TUXFORD # 17541, Phil RUSSELL # 17545, Alan WADE # 17474, Noel WALTERS # 17531, Richard SHEEHAN # 17465, R.G. SMITH # 17493, Alan WILTON # 17518, Dave WATSON # 17494, Dave ZIMMER # 17485
Front Row:
Paul McNAMARA # 17469, Chris WELFARE # 17528, Gary THOMPSON # 17510, Ken WIGGINS # 17537, Garry THORNTON # 17524, Dave ROUTLEDGE # 17477, Julie ROBERTS # 17495, Sonia McKELL # 17523, Damien WILLIAMS # 17525, Greg REID # 17548
Sonia Joy McKell married in October 1980 and changed her surname, departmentally, to BISCOE.
She served at the School Lecturing Section based at Granville Police Station; then to the Redfern Police Academy – chief Instructional staff – as she was a champion ‘ Marching Girl ‘ before joining the job.; a period at Liverpool Police Station; back to the Police Academy – as the Parade Sergeant. Here she was the first female parade sergeant when her sister (Vicki)( NSWPF # 26863 ) was sworn in as a member of the NSW Police Force. ; also served a short period at Canterbury; and the only other location known is Marrickville Police Station.
Joe Ees
Officers honour fallen police
Posted
Hundreds of police officers and their families will today gather at the Domain in Sydney for National Police Remembrance Day, to pay tribute to colleagues who have died in duty.
While officers across the country will remember those who have gone before them, Sydney police are heading to the Wall of Remembrance at the Domain for a wreath-laying ceremony.
Since 1803, 249 officers have been killed in the line of duty throughout New South Wales by stabbings, shootings or accidents while conducting vehicle checks.
Officers will also honour police whose careers have been cut short by illness.
One of those is Sergeant Sonia McKell, who died of a brain aneurism in 2004, leaving behind a three-year-old son Jarrod.
Jarrod, now six, will receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione as part of the commemorations.
Sonia Joy McKell | World Baton Twirling Federation
first time Australia competed at the 1987 World Baton Twirling Championships. She was a member of that team and always said that competing on the world stage was a highlight of her twirling career. From that year onwards Sonia involved herself in encouraging Australian athletes to compete at the world level knowing that by doing this we, as a country, could only improve our skills by utilising the experience and knowledge our athletes brought back. Throughout her twirling career Sonia took on the responsibilities of State President, State Head Judge, National Head Judge, Technical Advisor and between the years 1993 – 1998 and 1999 – 2004 the job of President of the Australian Baton Twirling Association. She was responsible for contracting coaches from USA, Japan, Italy and France. This was an ongoing commitment to expose the members to as much diverse twirling knowledge as possible. Sonia was the coach of the Australian team who represented Australia in Holland 2000, France 2001 and this year 2004. Her athletes miss her terribly but know that she will be watching them in Osaka Japan. Sonia was a sergeant in the New South Wales police force and spent her working days at Marrickville Police Station.
At her funeral the Police Commissioner of New South Wales described Sonia as a caring compassionate colleague whose ethics and morals were above reproach. This was Sonia. Her partner John and beautiful son Jarrad survive Sonia. The birth of Jarrad in 2001 seemed to complete Sonia’s life, the joy and happiness he brought both her and John seemed to make the last 2 years all the more special. The suddenness of Sonia’s passing was a shock to all who knew and loved her. But her kindness, compassion, knowledge and skills she has left with us will ensure she will always be a part of the Australian Baton Twirling Association. Sonia will remain in our hearts forever.
Original URL path: http://www.wbtf.org/content/sonia-joy-mckell (2013-04-30)
Sonia was an integral part of the sport of baton twirling. She involved herself at the local club level, working up through to state, national and eventually the international level. She had a huge influence on the Australian Baton Twirling Association.
Sonia started her twirling career as most of us around her age did as a Drum Majorette, evolving through the years along with the sport into a baton twirler. Her club, Illawarra, (a suburb of Sydney) were the team representatives the first time Australia competed at the 1987 World Baton Twirling Championships. She was a member of that team and always said that competing on the world stage was a highlight of her twirling career.
From that year onwards, Sonia involved herself in encouraging Australian athletes to compete at the world level, knowing that by doing this, we as a country, could only improve our skills by utilising the experience and knowledge our athletes brought back.
Throughout her twirling career Sonia took on the responsibilities of State President, State Head Judge, National Head Judge, Technical Advisor and between the years 1993-1998 and 1999-2004 the job of President of the Australian Baton Twirling Association.
She was responsible for contracting coaches from USA, Japan, Italy and France. This was an ongoing commitment, to expose the members to as much diverse twirling knowledge as possible.
Sonia was the coach of the Australian team who represented Australia in Holland 2000, France 2001 and this year 2004. Her athletes miss her terribly but know that she will be watching them in Osaka, Japan. Sonia was a sergeant in the New South Wales police force and spent her working days at Marrickville Police Station. At her funeral, the Police Commissioner of New South Wales described Sonia as a caring, compassionate colleague whose ethics and morals were above reproach. This was Sonia.
Her partner John and beautiful son Jarrad survive Sonia. The birth of Jarrad in 2001 seemed to complete Sonia’s life, the joy and happiness he brought both her and John seemed to make the last 2 years all the more special. The suddenness of Sonia’s passing was a shock to all who knew and loved her. But her kindness, compassion, knowledge and skills she has left with us will ensure she will always be a part of the Australian Baton Twirling Association.
Loving partner of Jannice (Jan) (deceased in May 2016)
Brother of John
Loved father and father-in-law of:
Joanne and Greg
Lynda ( NSWPF ) and Andrew
Lisa and Anthony
Julie and Jason
Grandpa to:
Jackson, Alex, Max, Cooper, Jemma, Lucy, Lewis and Kasey
Bob’s funeral will be held in the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium Linden Street, Sutherland on Monday, 28 November 2016 at 1.00pm
Police Academy Class 093 Redfern Police Academy Class 93 Sworn In on Monday 29 October 1962
First published on 21 November 2016.
Updated 28 July 2025 with interment location, Class photo and interment photos.
Andrew SMALL
10/09/2018
Andrew SMALL
Husband to Sgt Peita SMALL, # 32857
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31060
Goulburn Academy Class 266H
Rank: Student Police Officer ( SPO ) – commenced Sunday 19 May 1996 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 23 days )( spent 6 months at Academy )
Probationary Constable – appointed 13 November 1996
Constable – appointed 13 November 1997
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 7 March 2006
Stations: Campbelltown GD’s ( 13 Nov 1996 – 17 May 1997 ), Liverpool ( 18 May 1997 – 10 January 1998 ), Cabramatta ( 11 January 1998 – 18 May 1998 ) , Liverpool ( 19 May 1998 – 21 August 1999 ), Blacktown HWP ( 22 August 1999 ), Liverpool HWP & Macquarie Fields HWP ( – 30 August 2003 ). Police Academy ( 31 August 2003 – 11 October 2016 )
Lecturer at NSW Police Academy – Goulburn
Service: From 19 May 1996to 11 October 2016 = 20years, 4 months, 22 days Service
Awards: Region Commanders Unit Citation – awarded 6 November 2002
New South Wales Police Medal – granted 13 February 2007
National Medal – granted 27 May 2013
National Police Service Medal – granted – 27 May 2013
20 Year NSW Police Diligent & Ethical Service Medal – posthumously at funeral
No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Thursday 26 May 1977
Died on: Tuesday 11 October 2016 @ 9.40am
Age: 39 years, 4 months, 15 days
Cause: Cancer of which he has been fighting for the past 8 years
Funeral date: Monday 17 October 2016 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Johns Anglican Church, 6 Menangle Rd, Camden
Buried at: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington @ 1pm
[blockquote]Andrew left a message in his “If I die” letter to Peita, Josh and Charlie that family and friends in lieu of flowers donate to Liverpool Hospital – Cancer Ward. Website http://www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/liverpool/donation.html and in the comments write in memory of Andrew Small. It will be left open for 6 – 8 weeks and Peita will receive an acknowledgement letter with a summary of the thoughtful gifts of others. Each person who donates in memory of Andrew will receive a thank you letter from the hospital. Donations over $2 are fully tax deductible.[/blockquote]
Memorial at: Sydney Police Centre – Memorial Wall
Right Wall, plate E29
Andrew and his grandparents as a Probationary Constable.
Sgt Danny Webster # 17426 & Andrew Small.
ANDREW is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Approximately 180 – 200 people attended the funeral with about 80 attending the graveside
Andrew’s Medals
Bearer party
VIP’s escorted Andrew from Goulburn to the Church, Camden
Andrew arriving at the Church Service
Andrew’s HQ
Peita Small
Josh & Charlie Small
Workmates prepare to carry Andrew into the Church Service
Julie Middlemiss
12 year old Josh speaks of his dad
Smallies HQ
His mates and boys bring Andrew from the Church
PolAir Flyover
Andrew’s beloved HQ
Arrival at the cemetery
The Grave being explained to the boys.
Charlie wanted to see what the coffin looks like when it is lowered all the way.
Charlie & Peita tipping the bucket on Smallie
The boys drinking to Smallie
WAKE AT THE CATHOLIC CLUB, CAMPBELLTOWN.
“Don’t ever say I never shouted you a beer “
Sgt Peita SMALL, Commissioner Mick FULLER & Joshua SMALL
It’s been an honour and a delight in the last couple of months to have several of our young Police Legatees come in (or zoom in) to the office to be presented with scholarships.
We are very grateful to Commissioner Fuller for making time in his busy schedule to come in and personally present the awards to Joshua Small.
Joshua is a keen rugby player and sports person, and he too has taken on a role model and leadership role for younger Legatees.
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