Class 148. Sworn In at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 25 August 1975. This photo was taken, at Redfern Police Academy, during Secondary Training, 24 May 1976 – 2 July 1976
Thommo represented Australia in the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in the 90 kgs weight class and placed fourth.
He held the Australian Heavyweight Amateur Wrestling Championship for well over a decade.
His father, Keith Thompson, also held the Heavyweight title along with our grandfather, William James Thompson.
Alan was a third generation wrestler.
Alan was seriously assaulted in an incident at Bankstown Court when the offender attempted to assault the Magistrate. Alan was the Court Officer on duty and was struck with the microphone stand and suffered horrific lacerations to his head. He still managed to arrest the offender despite his injuries. He suffered from headaches constantly after that incident.
Source: Rob STARK # 23439 ( Ret SenSgt )
* Story behind any Nickname:
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.
Updated 5 June 2024 with additional Life Achievements and family details.
Updated 15 June 2024 with Funeral details.
Updated 18 June 2024 with further funeral details. Live Stream to be uploaded later today.
Livestream & additional photos uploaded on 23 June 2024.
Sergeants Course 1 of 1979 – Class 2 – Feb – March 1979 Sergeant’s Course class 2 of 1979. Back Row – Darryl Somerville, Len De Audney, Bob Parry, Russell Reid, Ron Bloxham, Peter Woodman, Bob Raymond, Ian Bowyer-Smyth. Middle Row – John Lappan, Des Trute, Cecil Shears, Harry Delaforce, Warren Taylor, Jack Rumley, Don Sykes, Thomas Powick. Front Row – Mervyn Masterton, Terry Nicholl (Instructor), John Symons (Instructor), Bruce Gould (Director), Bryan Binns (Instructor), Peter Moffatt (Instructor), Graham Frazer, Michael Milham.
Prior to employment with the NSWPF, Don may have been employed as a Rent Control Officer, with State Treasury c 1 April 1958 – June 1959.
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.
Passed away peacefully surrounded family on Thursday 23rd May 2024.
Beloved husband of Catherine (deceased).
Loving father and father-in-law of Gerard & Tracey, Peter & Jeanette, Julia & Darren and Timothy & Sheridan.
Proud grandfather of Michael, Luke, John, Kate, Jacob, Alex, Paige, Chloe and Donelle.
AT REST WITH GOD.
REUNITED WITH BONNIE.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass at The Assumption Church on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at 10:00am.
Interment at Bathurst Cemetery will follow.
* Story behind any Nickname:
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.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 3 July 1981 (No.97), page 3618
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under section 119 of the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended, the Licensing District preceding their names, for the dates specified, viz.:
Glen Innes — Sergeant 2nd Class Jack Harvison, stationed at Glen Innes during the absence on leave of Sergeant 1st Class Harvey Campbell Wilson, from 22nd February, 1981, to 7th March, 1981, and from 30th April, 1981, to 30th May, 1981.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Thursday 12 April 1979 (No.52), page 1759
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has 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.:
Glen Innes.—Sergeant 2nd Class Jack Harvison, stationed at Glen Innes, during the absence on leave of Sergeant Ronald Frederick Beaumont from 19th January, to 28th January, 1979.
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.
Relations in ‘the job’: Brian John HOLT, NSWPF # 10166 ( Father or Brother )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 207
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 21824
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 4 November 1984 ( aged 28 years, 0 months, 2 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 25 January 1985 ( aged
Constable – appointed 25 January 1986
Final Rank: = Constable
Stations: ?, Dee Why – Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 4 November 1984 to 9 October 1987 *( H.O.D. ) = 2 years, 11 months, 5 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 4 November 1984to 9 October 1987 *( H.O.D. ) = 2 years, 11 months, 5 days Service
*Michael suffered significant injuries as a result of a tragic police diving accident in 1986 that he was never able to fully recover from and medically retired from the job a year later. A really nice man and a fine young police officer who would have had a good career ahead of him.
Retirement / Leaving age: = 30 years, 11 months, 7 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 36 years, 6 months, 27 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 2 November 1956
Died on: Monday 6 May 2024
Age: 67 years, 6 months, 4 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Saturday 11 May 2024 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: East Chapel, Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW
the Northern Beaches P.A.C. will provide an official single Police Guard of Honour
LIVE STREAM?
Wake location: ???
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: Guardian Funerals, North Ryde, NSW
Buried at: CREMATED
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2024 )
MICHAEL 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.
HOLT,
Michael Wellesley.
2 November 1956 – 6 May 2024
It is with much sadness we announce the loss of Mike Holt, who died peacefully at GHA Earl St Hunters Hill.
Beloved father of Jason Gould, father in law of Carmen Gould.
Grandpa of Lincoln, Holly, Eloise.
Brother of Brian, Muffie, David, Roger and John.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday 11th May 2024, East Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde at 10:30am.
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.
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY. 15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command. These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan. Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP. http://www.australianpolice.com.au/gabriel-condon/
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY. 45 people turned out to Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station at 10am today for the Retired Police Day. 15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command. These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan. Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP. http://www.australianpolice.com.au/gabriel-condon/
Thursday 5 September 2019 Retired Police Day – Lake Illawarra Police Station – currently under the Command of Supt. Dean SMITH. Margaret DUN with Pat CONDON ( Widow of Gabe CONDON )
Loved mother and mother in law of Graham (dec), Gary & Marie, Andrew & Cathy.
Adored Grandma of Elicia, Jamie, Larissa, Dustun, Layton, Kiralea, Sophia, Daniel, Christie, Sinead, Aodhan, Declan and their partners and children.
Patricia will be sadly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 88 Years
Forever in our Hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Patricia’s funeral service to be held at H Parsons Funeral Home, 125 Manning Street, Kiama on Friday, 26th April 2024 at 10am.
For those who are unable to attend you are invited to view the service via a link found on funeralannouncement.com.au
Betty Hosking
My friend Pat, you are now safe in the arms of Jesus.your friend Bettylots of loveyour church familychurch of Christ
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A man has died following a crash in Sydney’s south west.
About 11.15pm yesterday (Thursday 2928 March 2024), emergency services were called to Oxley Street, Campbelltown, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.
The pedestrian – believed to be an 80-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver – a 26-year-old man – was not injured, and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers attached to Campbelltown Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Liverpool Police Cadet – NSW Police Cadet John. J. W. Hillier a former Labourer and Shop Assistant entered the Police Training Centre at Redfern to join the New South Wales Police Cadets.
Following his induction as a Police Cadet he was stationed at the C.I.B. Modus Operandi Section.
In 10/1961 he was transferred to No. 3 Division (Darlinghurst) on Station Duties.
In 1/1962 he was transferred to No. 22 Division (Liverpool) on Station Duties and then from the 8/1962 his duties at Liverpool were changed to the Public Safety Bureau Office.
During his examinations in 1961/1962, having received top marks, he obtained the Silver Baton – signed N. T. W. Allan Commissioner of Police.
Liverpool Police Officer – Probationary Constable John. J. W. Hillier who had returned to the Police Training Centre at Redfern to commence his Initial Training as part of Class 94.
He was attested 4/1963 as a Probationary Constable of Police and stationed at Liverpool Police Station on General Duties, where in 2/1964 he was promoted to the rank of Constable.
In 6/1964 he was transferred to Merrylands Police Station as the Inspector’s Clerk, a position which he held for approximately 18 months.
In 9/1965 he was transferred to Fairfield Police Station (which was part of No. 26 Division ( Merrylands ) at the time) on General Duties.
In 11/1966 he was transferred to No. 21 Division on Criminal Investigations Training.
In 10/1967 he was transferred to the Pillage Squad, where in 2/1968 he was promoted to the rank of Constable 1/c., and in 11/1969 he was designated a ‘Detective’.
Then in 12/1970 transferred to No. 28 Division on Criminal Investigations, where in 2/1972 he was promoted to the rank of Detective Senior Constable.
In 5/1974 he was transferred to No. 26 Division on Criminal Investigation and in 1/1978 transferred to No. 22 Division (Liverpool) on similar duties.
Liverpool Police Officer – Detective Senior Constable John. J. W. Hillier transferred from Merrylands (No. 26 Division) to Liverpool Police Station on Criminal Investigation Duties.
Then in 4/1979 he was transferred to No. 7 Division (Redfern) returned to Uniform Duties and was place on General Duties, where in 4/1983 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant 3/c.
A Couple of weeks later in 4/1983 he was transferred to No. 2 Division (Regent Street) on General Duties.
Then in 8/1983 he transferred to the Traffic Branch on the Accident Investigation Squad.
While at the Accident Investigation Squad he wrote a ‘Training Course’ for those transferred into the Squad.
He was then the ‘head’ of its Training Unit, and took part in the first three Training Courses conducted at the Police Academy at Goulburn.
Later in 1980’s he transferred to Macquarie Fields Police Station on General Duties.
After a number of years he transferred to Campbelltown Police Station on similar duties.
Later he transferred to Revesby Police Station from where he was discharged medically unfit in 6/1999, after serving the NSW Community for a period of 38 years.
Above Service History Sourced from ‘History of the NSW Police At Liverpool ( 1788 – 2022 ) penned by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194
* Story behind any Nickname:
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.
After ten years, with the NSWPF, he left the Police Force and pursued a similar career in Private Investigations and Investigator with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Detectives Course – 1 of 1968. NSW Police Training Centre, 5 Feb – 26 April 1968
Rear row:-
R.E. Oswald # 10366; K.W. Ritchie # 10707; I.D.F. MacDonald # 10685; Dennis M. Gilligan # 10714; John W. Burke # 10674; B.D. Pryce # 10743; Gregory John Seale # 10646; A.J. Hogan # 9770; E.H. Dickinson # 10343; S.J. Mathews # 10706; E.J. Ellis # 10516.
Centre row:-
A.D. Tibbles # 10467; T.R. Chad # 10347; Kevin Maxwell Hillier # 10716; E.J.E. Etienne # 10125; D.A. West # 10626; P.M. Findlay # 10644; J.H. Young # 10585; J.R. Lowe # 9708; C.J. Standaloft # 10536; R.J. Neil # 10083.
Front row:-
Harry E. Delaforce # 9882; B.W. Johnston # 10778; W.C. Hanington # 10641; Sgt.3/c. R.J. Curry # ???? (Inst); Const. 1/c. J.G. Hill # ????? (Inst); Sgt.3/c. A.J. Barge # 6130 (Sen.Inst); J.R. Shiels # 9889; Patrick John Foley # 8082; R.J. Maguire # 9354.
* Story behind any Nickname: Butch ?
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.
Back Row ( L – R )
Det SenCon E. HAWRYSIUK, P.C.Cst 1/c I.B. KEENAN, P.C. SenCon STANIOCH, Det SenCon M.A. DONOVAN, P.C. Cst 1/c Michael P. McGANN # 16758, Det SenCon Ulrich BRAMANN # 14184, Det SenCon G.C. PRENTICE, Cst 1/c R.N. RYAN.
Second Row ( L- R )
P.W Det SenCon M.A. WESTAWAY, Det SenCon Trevor Lyle BEAUMONT # 14058, P.C. Cst G.Md. ABEL, P.C. Cst 1/c J. KHALIFEH, P.C. Cst A.J. BICKHOFF, Det SenCon A.A. TOWNSEND, P.C. SenCst K.J. PLATT, P.C. Cst 1/c TUNNICLIFFE, P/W Cst 1/c G. M. LAPHAM.
Front Row ( L – R )
Det Sgt 3/c Allan R. LYTHALL # 9291, Det Sgt 3/c W. J. HADLEY, Det Sgt 3/c Ray F. WEBSTER # 10213, Det Sgt 2/c R.N. MURRAY, Det Sgt 1/c Ray D. MILLINGTON # 7642, Det Sgt 3/c R.E. LYNCH, Det Sgt 3/c J.D.G. BARTLETT, Det Sgt 3/c M. COUGHLIN.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973),
Thursday 28 August 1969 (No.72), page 5062
Department of Immigration,
Canberra, A.C.T. 2600
8 August 1969
CERTIFICATES OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
THE Minister of State for Immigration has granted certificates of Australian Citizenship to the following people living in New South
Wales.
P. R. HEYDON, Secretary
…….. Bramann, Ulrich, 1/23 Queen Victoria Street, Kogarah, 24 June 1969
* Story behind any Nickname: Rick – adopted English name.
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.
Updated 26 July 2025 with further links on Detectives photo.
John George SCOTT
03/06/2024
John George SCOTT
AKA John SCOTT
* Nickname: Scotty
Late of ?
Relations in ‘the job’: Uncle to Natalie JEWITT, NSWPF # 8581241 ( Exec. Officer, Liverpool )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 129
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 14997
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 ( aged 21 years, 0 months, 27 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 13 December 1971 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 8 days )
Constable – appointed 13 December 1972
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 December 1976
Detective – appointed ? May 1980 ( YES ) ( Course 1/1980 )
Senior Constable – appointed 13 December 1980
Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: Liverpool ( 22 Division )( 13 December 1971 – April 1972 )( ProCst – Cst ),
Maroubra ( 15 Division )( GDs )( April 1972 – March 1974 ),
Campbelltown Detectives ( 35 Division )( GDs )( March 1974 – June 1974 ),
Ingleburn ( 35 Division )( GDs )( Cst – Cst 1/c )( June 1974 – May 1977 ),
21 Division ( C.I.B. )( C.I. Duties )( May 1977 – March 1978 ),
Campbelltown ( 35 Division )( Detective )( March 1978 – May 1981 )( Cst 1/c – SenCon ),
C.I.B. ( C.I. Duties )( May 1981 – June 1982 ),
Regional Crime Squad – Consorting Squad ( C.I.B. )( May 1981 – March 1984 ),
Liverpool Detectives ( 22 Division )( March 1984 – 1987 ) – Resignation
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 November 1971 to ? January 1987 = 15 years, 2 months
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1971to? January 1987 = 15 years, 2 months Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 2 months, ? days
Time in Retirement from Police: 37 years, 2 months, ? days
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 March 1991 ( Det SenCon )
Commendations: for excellent policemanship and devotion to duty at Ingleburn on the 10.10.1975, when in
company with Constable 1/c. Kenneth. J. Rooke ( # 14386 ), he arrested Edward George Mitchell
just after the offender fired shots at his defacto wife and her daughter and then at the
two police officers. Both Constables called on the offender to surrender and with
revolvers drawn took him into custody after his gun jammed.
Signed Mervyn. T. Wood
Commissioner of Police.
Born: Thursday 5 October 1950
Died on: Friday 29 March 2024
Age: 73 years, 5 months, 24 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 9 April 2024 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Culburra Beach Community Hall, Fred Evans Lane, Culburra Beach, NSW
LIVE STREAM?
Wake location: Culburra Bowling Club, cnr Prince Edward Ave & West Cres, Culburra Beach, NSW
Wake date: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2024 )
JOHN 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.
Back RowB. E. Preo # 11714; B. J. Molloy # 15384; J. M. Bacon # 15529; M. C. Randall # 13549; I. M. Ford # 14122; T. J. Cheers # 16089; W. C. Greenwood # 12832; E. Hreszczuk # 16353; J. L. May # 14598; C. C. McKenzie # 15179.
Third Row P. Thomas # 14028; S. Allcorn # 16526; M. B. Brady # 15336 ; B. M. Batton # 15215; B. L. Campbell # 16091 or # 12725 ; J. G. Scott # ?????; M. C. Edgtton # 16553; N. K. Colefax # 13903; K. Tight # 13193; D. B. Thomas # 15939; J. A. Hall # 15902 or # 11626; S. McAnulty # 16179; G. K. Cone # 15021.
Second Row J. R. Tate #15950; C. J. Morley # 16551; P. M. Carmody # 16462; D. A. Green # 14261; G. J. Middleton # 12570; B. W. G. Bellis # 15780; S. C. Naylor # 16963; G. C. Farthing # 13333; R. J. Guyatt # 14266; R. E. McBride # 15290; Maurice John Doughan # 13469; M. J. Bryant # 14410.
Front Row W. Holovinsky # 15884; W. T. Mathes # 15706; D. P. Dillon # 15568 (Director); P. J. Meehan #
Source: Joe Stanioch
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Saturday 11 October 1975, page 10
COURT REPORTS
Man charged over shooting incident
SYDNEY, Friday. – A 54-year-old boiler-maker appeared in Campbelltown Court today charged with shooting at four people, including two policemen, with the intention of murdering them.
Mr Edward George Mitchell, of Ingleburn, appeared before Mr Stackpool, SM, charged with:
Shooting at Constable J. Scott ( # 14997 ), Constable K. Rooke ( # 14386 ),Mrs Nola West and Miss Diane West with the intention of murdering them.
Maliciously shooting at Mrs West with the intention of causing her grievous bodily harm.
Maliciously shooting at the two policemen to prevent his arrest.
The prosecutor, Sergeant B. Gilday, said police would allege that the seven offences took place last night at Ingleburn, Mr Mitchell was remanded in custody to next Friday.
* Story behind any Nickname: Scotty – play on surname.
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.
Betty Hosking
Southern Illawarra