NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 21 ( Class 21 )( Class 294 ) or DPP 22 ( Class 22 )( Class 295 )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 41095
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 3 January 2005
Probationary Constable – appointed 29 April 2005 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 2009
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2017
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Cabramatta ( 34 Division ), ?, State Crime Command in areas including Drug Squad, Chemical Operations Team, Crime Operations and Financial Crime, People Strategy & Engagement – People & Capability Command ( Career Advisory Team as a Career Advisor )( 2024 ) , Death
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 April 2005 to 17 December 2024 = 19 years, ? months, ? days Service
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 3 January 2005to 17 December 2024 = 19 years, ? months, ? days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 40 years, 6 months, 18 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Tuesday 29 May 1984
Died on: Tuesday 17 December 2024
Age: 40 years,
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( Type = ? )
Event location: ? TBA
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 23 December 2024 @ 11.15am
Funeral location: Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW
All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.
An Official Police Guard of Honour will be at the funeral.
All police attending will be invited to participate in the Guard of Honour, regardless of whether in uniform or not.
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Wake location: The Ranch, 108 Herring Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Loving partner of Damon. Adored Mum of Kit. Much loved daughter of Greg & Colleen and Sister to Kim, Amy and Daniel.
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Nicole will be held in the Palm Chapel of Macquarie Park Crematorium, Plassey Road, North Ryde on Monday 23rd December 2024 commencing at 11.15am.
Following the service, you are invited for refreshments at The Ranch, Chats Room, Cnr Herring and Epping Roads, North Ryde and continue to share the memories of Nicole.
‘Funds raised will go directly to supporting Nicole’s treatment, providing much needed support to her family, and establishing a brighter future for her son.’
Detective Sergeant Finch joined the NSW Police Force in 2005 and was stationed at Cabramatta before becoming a detective four years later.
She was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant in 2017 before going on to work in State Crime Command in areas including Drug Squad, Chemical Operations Team, Crime Operations and Financial Crime.
Earlier this year, she moved to her current role in People Strategy and Engagement, where she works in the newly created Career Advisory Team as a Career Advisor.
The fundraiser has been shared hundreds of times since it was launched on Tuesday.
Detective sergeant Finch‘s sister Kim shared an update on her sibling’s treatment on Tuesday, revealing the family is grateful for the support of the friends and the community.
‘Our hearts are broken and our lives are torn apart at this news. But we have hope, faith and love and the support of our family and friends that will help us fight along the way!’
Members of Sloths Dragonboat racing club in Pyrmont, where the detective sergeant is a competitive paddler, have also rallied to get behind the cause.
Fellow paddler Andrew Chan urged members of the community to help support her as she faces the fight of her life.
‘She is the 23rd member of the successful Opens crew whilst Nic drummed through the season,’ he wrote.
‘If you are able, please support her and her family!’
Former police officer Anthony Loxley( # 38198 ) also urged members of the public to assist detective sergeant Finch during this tough time.
‘Please help this great mum and Sgt of Police if you can,’ he wrote.
The fundraiser has attracted more than $16,700 in 24 hours – smashing its $5000 goal.
UPDATE 18 December 2024: We are deeply saddened to relay the news that Nicole has passed away. Thank you to everybody for your support and well wishes. The money raised in this appeal will go towards helping to raise Nicole’s son, and keeping her memory alive.
Detective Sergeant Nicole Finch has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer and is undergoing urgent treatment in hospital.
Nicole is currently on maternity leave after the birth of her first and only child 4 months ago. Funds raised will go directly to supporting Nicole’s treatment, providing much needed support to her family, and establishing a brighter future for her son.
This is a Community Fundraising effort organised by a third party.
Contact the organiser, Inspector Alison Beeche, here.
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 ) P.C. Cst 1/c WARFIELD, P.C. SenCon GUYATT, Det Sgt 3/c TRACEY, Det Sgt 3/c SQUIRES, Det SenCon SCOTT, Det SenCon MOORE, Det SenCon FLANNERY, Det Sgt 1/c LAMOND
Centre Row Cst 1/c WILSON P.C. SenCon HOGUE, Det SenCon HODGSON, Det SenCon DALEY, Det Insp SHEATHER, Det SenCon MOONEY, Det Sgt 3/c NEWHAM, Det SenCon DOYLE, Det SenCon CLARK.
Front Row: Det SenCon INKSTER, Det Sgt MURRAY, P.C. SenCst Maurice John DOUGHAN # 13469, Policewoman SenCon BUCKLEE, P.C. SenCst PHILP, Det Sgt 3/c McDONALD, Det SenCon VINCENT.
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Updated 9 April 2026 with hyperlinks in the Newcastle District Detectives photo.
Peter Alfred MYERS
18/12/2024
Peter Alfred MYERS
AKA Peter MYERS
* Nickname: – None
Late of Old Bar. Formerly of Mereweather and Williamtown, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’: None
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: None
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 078 ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9356
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 April 1959 ( aged 25 years, 9 months, 3 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 1 June 1959 ( aged 25 years, 10 months, 15 days )
Constable – appointed 1 June 1960
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Final Rank: = Constable
Appears in the 1969 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1975 issue
Stations: North East District ( Cst )( 1969 ), ?, Newcastle STP ( 1960s ), ?
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 20 April 1959 to ? ? 1970 = 11 years,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 20 April 1959 to? ? 1970 = 11 years, ? months, ? days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 37 years, ? months, ? days
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – However
Royal Humane Society Bravery Award – granted 6 March 1960.
( Probationary Constable Peter Alfred MYERS was awarded a Certificate of Merit for actions involving a drowning rescue at Newcastle Nobby’s Beach on the 6 March 1960.
Born: Monday 17 July 1933
Died on: Friday 6 December 2024 during the a.m.
Age: 91 years, 4 months, 19 days
Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive
Cause: Natural causes
Event location: Calvery St Francis, Residential Age Care, Eleebana, NSW
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 December 2024
Updated 18 December 2024 with photos.
John Paul THORNTON
18/12/2024
John Paul THORNTON
AKA John THORNTON
* Nickname: ?
Late of ?
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Public Service
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????????
Rank: Commenced with Police Department 2 January 1963 ( aged 15 years, 6 months, 25 days )
Final Rank: = ?
Stations: ?,
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 2 January 1963 to ? ? ? = ? years,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 2 January 1963to? ? ? = ? years, Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Sunday 8 June 1947
Died on: Tuesday 12 November 2024
Age: 77 years, 5 months, 4 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 16 December 2024
Funeral location: ?
LIVE STREAM?
Wake location: ???
Wake date: ???
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 ( December 2024 )
JOHN IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills – NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 20 March 1964 (No.34 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 962
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board, has approved of the confirmation of appointment of the following:—
Premier’s Department
Police Department
Mr. Anthony George Mullins; Mr. John Paul Thornton; Mr. Russell Jack Arkinstall; Mr. Brian Keith Cheetham; Mr. Geoffrey Graham Pearce; Mr. Robert Thomas Irvine; Miss Mary Florence Hanna; Miss Suzanne Marie Marshall; Mr. Robert Henderson Blackburn; Mr. John Peter Eller.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 24 May 1963 (No.48 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 1467
APPOINTMENTS ON PROBATION
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board, has approved of the appointment on probation of the following with effect from the dates shown:—
Premier’s Department
Police Department
Mr. Alan John Thompson, Clerk, — 25th January, 1963.
Mr. John Paul Thornton, Clerk, — 2nd January, 1963.
Mr. Russell Jack Arkinstall, Clerk,—2nd January, 1963.
Mr. Brian Keith Cheetham, Clerk,—31st December, 1962.
Mr. Geoffrey Graham Pearce, Clerk,—14th December, 1962. Mr. Peter James Cross, Clerk,—14th December, 1962.
Mr. Robert Thomas Irvine, Clerk,—14th December, 1962. Mr. Ronald James Burley, Clerk,—7th January, 1963.
Mr. Anthony George Mullins, Clerk,—2nd January, 1963.
Mr. Harold Peter McKinnon, Clerk,—2nd January, 1963.
Mr. John Arthur Peacock, Clerk,—25th February, 1963.
Mr. James Michael Roach, Clerk,—14th January, 1963.
Miss Carol Helen Watkins, Clerk,—10th February, 1963.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 6 March 1981 (No.39 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 1511
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT
APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board of New South Wales or the appropriate Department Head, has approved of the appointments set out in the schedule hereunder.
NEVILLE WRAN, Premier.
Police Department Relief Clerk, Grade 3, Relief Branch John Paul Thornton Clerk, Grade 2, Supply Brnach
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Passed away suddenly on Monday, 9th December 2024. Beloved partner of Gloria. Terry will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 91 Years
Forever in our Hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Terry’s funeral service to be held at H.Parsons Funeral Home, 125 Manning Street, Kiama on Thursday, 19th December 2024 at 2:00 pm.
Kiama mourns the loss of local legend and olympian, Terry Nicoll
11 December 2024, 1:49 PM
Terry Nicoll is onto his next glory, after a lifetime of Olympic triumphs and community service.
Kiama is mourning the passing of one of its most prominent locals, Terry Nicoll, who died on Tuesday 10 December at the age of 90. Terry was a well known member of the community, a decorated athlete, and a man of unwavering dedication and spirit.
Born and raised in outback NSW, Terry’s journey to Olympic glory began amidst the rugged landscape of sheep and cattle stations, where he developed exceptional horsemanship. His natural affinity for riding became the foundation for his success in the modern pentathlon, a challenging event combining fencing, swimming, show jumping, shooting, and running.
Terry’s Olympic story began when Australian swimming coach Forbes Carlisle noticed his potential and encouraged him to train for the Melbourne 1956 Olympics. After refining his skills in fencing and pistol shooting, Terry excelled at the Pre-Olympic Pentathlon trials, earning a coveted spot on the Australian team.
Though his Olympic career was brief, Terry went on to compete in World Championships in Mexico City and Leipzig, continuing to make his mark on the international stage.
After retiring from competitive sport, Terry dedicated himself to public service, joining the NSW Police Force in 1957. Over two decades, he served with distinction – mentoring and inspiring others. He also represented NSW in Police and Emergency Services games, adding to his collection of accolades.
In his later years, Terry and his wife Gloria settled here in Kiama, where he became an integral part of the community. Active in the Kiama Men’s Probus Club and Probus Choir, Terry remained a vibrant and inspiring presence.
Terry Nicoll’s life was a testament to perseverance, discipline, and community spirit. His legacy will endure in Kiama and beyond, inspiring future generations to reach for their dreams. He is survived by his wife Gloria and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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 Nicoll (Instructor), John Symons (Instructor), Bruce Gould (Director), Bryan Binns (Instructor), Peter Moffatt (Instructor), Graham Frazer, Michael Milham.
PISTOL INSTRUCTION
In September, 1960, the Police Association made representations to the Police Department that police undergo pistol practice at least once a year. In country districts at the time, pistol practice and instruction was carried out by superintendents’ drivers during station tours. Arrangements were now underway to train some police as pistol instructors for police in the metropolitan area and an order was placed with the Government Printer for 30,000 targets.
Approximately 70,000 rounds of .32 calibre ammunition were needed for 1960-1961 pistol practice. Expenditure for metropolitan pistol practice was expected to be about 900 pounds. This was based on the assumption that each member would fire 10 rounds from a .22 calibre target pistol and 10 rounds from his service pistol.
Instruction classes were to last two hours. The lessons were to cover firearms safety, pistol practice and pistol maintenance. Wynyard Railway pistol range was available to city police on request to the Commissioner of Railways, while police in outer divisions would be able to practice at army establishments and other authorised ranges. \Trainee Police at the Police Training
Centre received pistol practice using target pistols and their service revolvers, with additional practice being undertaken during their refresher course.
Some police who acted as pistol instructors in the late 1950s and early 1960s were,
Constable D.G. McInnes, 7 Division, pistol instructor to police in outer metropolitan police divisions in December, 1954 and January, 1955.
Constable W. Stanford, qualified as a pistol instructor for Parkes District after attending an armoury course from the 2nd to 6th July, 1962.
Constable R.G. Brown, qualified as a pistol instructor for the North Eastern District between 1st and 5th July, 1963.
Constable R. Gilmour, became a pistol instructor for the Dubbo District, after completing a course at the armoury from the 1st July, until the 5th July, 1963.
Constable G.T. Spurr, Broken Hill, attended a course from the 7 June, 1965, and qualified as a pistol instructor for Broken Hill Sub-District.
Constable 1Class Nicoll was required to attend a 5 day pistol instructors course late in June, 1965. Constable Nicoll qualified as a pistol instructor and was required to act as an assistant pistol instructor during metropolitan pistol practice in July, 1965.
Extract from pages 272 & 273 of NSW Police Heritage story.
Constables Nicoll and Michelson, applied for two Department target pistols in 1963. One was a .22 calibre Smith & Wesson K22 revolver and the other was a .22 calibre Hammerli self loading pistol. These pistols were required by Nicoll and Michelson for use in the Modern Pentathlon Championships being held in Melbourne in August, 1963.
In 1964, the two constables again borrowed pistols from the Police Department for use in the championships being held in March of that year.
Another accomplished target pistol shooter was Detective Sergeant 2Class Merchant, of the Scientific Bureau who was captain of the Police team selected to compete in the Dunlop Shield Police Pistol competition.
The competition was held in conjunction with the Queensland Police Centenary in 1964.
The competition was shot over 25 metres and 50 metres, with centre fire and rim fire pistols.
Merchant’s team members used their own .32 calibre service pistols as well as two .22 calibre Ruger self loading pistols and two .38 calibre revolvers.
Target pistol matches were also held between the Police Department and the Commonwealth Bank.
A competition between the two organisations was held on the 2nd May, 1961, at Sydney Pistol Club, La Perouse.
Sydney Pistol Club was established in 1953.
The Commonwealth Bank management approved the donation of a trophy for annual competition between the Police and the Commonwealth Bank.
The pistol competition was seen to be beneficial in providing pistol training for bank employees while at the same time providing a social activity within the bank. There had also been an accident where an employee of another bank was shot because of inadequate pistol training and the pistol match between the Commonwealth Bank and the Police Department was considered a way to improve firearms safety within the banks.
In 1962, another match took place between the Commonwealth Bank and the Police Department at Sydney Pistol Club. Members of the Police team were, Constable 1Class G. Green of 6 Division, Sergeant 3rd class A. Hall of Police Training Centre, Sergeant 3rd Class N. Merchant from the CIB, Sergeant 3rd Class R. Sutherland of the Fingerprint Branch, Sergeant 2nd Class J. W. Christie of the Police Armoury, and a team member named Mills, whose rank at the time is unknown me.
The Commonwealth Bank team consisted of Messrs Roberts, Lee, Harvey, Whiting, Worthington and Doolan. Sergeant Major N. Groth, Eastern Command Provost Corps, was appointed Range Master for the match.
The Police team won the competition and the Managing Director of the bank, Mr. E.B. Richardson, CBE, presented the trophy to the Commissioner of Police, N.T.W. Allan, who accepted the trophy on behalf of the police team. The match was shot over 15 yards with .32 calibre service pistols and consisted of slow fire and rapid fire phases with 10 rounds fired in each phase. During the rapid fire phase of the event, the targets turned away and then turned back to face the shooter for three seconds, similar to the duelling phase in what became the centre fire match in pistol clubs.
Extract from pages 275 & 276 of NSW Police Heritage story.
How Tarzan, Strickland and Cuthbert made sure Terry Nicoll competed at Melbourne 1956
When Melbourne 1956 Olympic modern pentathlete Terry Nicoll was a child in the late 1930s, his father took him to a theatre in Sydney to watch the newsreels. The show included a film about the Berlin Olympics and at the end of it, the greatest athlete in the world Jesse Owens spoke directly into a young Australian boy’s heart.
“I still remember today, that his face came on the screen, and covered the whole screen, and he just simply said: “You win a race, they put a gold medal around your neck, you become the Olympic champion”. That went through me like a knife in my chest, and from then on all I wanted to be was an Olympian,’’ Terry recalled, more than 80 years later.
George Terence ‘Terry’ Nicoll was born and bred in Randwick, Sydney, the eldest of 11 children, and named after his father George, an avid swimmer and captain of the Coogee and Clovelly Surf Clubs.
Terry inherited the competitor’s spirit and recalls racing his brothers and sisters around the block for bragging rights from an early age. He played cricket and rugby at Waverley College, to no great acclaim, but left at 15 to help support his family.
He found work out in north-western NSW, as a stockman on properties around Moree, Mungindi and Collarenebri. In his spare time, he tried his hand on the local rodeo circuit as a bull and bronc rider.
Back in Sydney in his late teens, he joined the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and began competing there. To improve his swimming, he turned to 1936 Olympian Evelyn Whillier, then coaching at Bronte Baths.
Fellow swimming coach Forbes Carlile turned up one day, having become the first Australian to compete in the Modern Pentathlon at the Helsinki 1952 Olympics. He had heard that young Terry was “a bit of a horseman’’ and promptly recruited him to train for the Modern Pentathlon for the next Olympics in Melbourne.
“He told me about all the events of the modern pentathlon and said that one of them was fencing. I asked him how many chain of fence you had to put up, and he said “Not that kind of fencing – it’s sword-fighting”,’’ Terry recalled.
Another 1952 Olympian John Gibson proceeded to teach Nicoll the art of fencing, equestrian instructor Diana Gould converted him from a rodeo rider into a showjumper, while local distance star Al Lawrence (who won the bronze medal in the 10,000m at the 1956 Olympics) assisted him to develop his running.
He worked nights as a taxi driver to leave the days free for his training.
“Most blokes found the riding the hardest, but for me it was the running,’’ Terry recalled.
Despite taking up Modern Pentathlon little more than three years before the Melbourne Olympics, Terry performed well at the Olympic trials and was one of three men selected to compete at the Games, joining Neville Sayers and Sven Coomer.
However, his long-held dream of becoming an Olympian was almost shattered, along with his nose, when he had a serious horse-riding accident while training in Melbourne just six weeks before the Games.
“The horse shied at a gate post and I came off, and then he kicked me in the face and cut my nose completely in half,’’ Terry said, adding that his helmet had saved him from a worse injury. “I woke up in hospital.’’
He needed surgery to repair his nose and a plaster cast was placed across his face to aid the healing process.
After a few of days he was released from hospital back to the Olympic village and gently began to ease himself back into training.
However, he said it was only with the assistance of Tarzan, and Australia’s wonder women Shirley Strickland (later de la Hunty) and Betty Cuthbert, that he was able to make it to the starting line for the competition.
Terry recalls sitting on the edge of the Olympic pool trying to figure out how he could swim with the plaster on his face, when “an enormous man in a red tracksuit” came up to him and asked if he was that pentathlete and whether he still intended to compete at the Games.
“I told him that I would compete if I could find a way to swim, and he said he was working with the US team and offered to help me,’’ Terry said. “We got in and he helped me work out a way to swim with my head out of the water.’’
It was only when they emerged from the pool that Terry asked for the kind stranger’s name and discovered that he was being coached by the 1924 and 1928 Olympic 100m freestyle champion Johnny Weissmuller, then a Hollywood star after playing Tarzan in a series of popular movies.
Running was also difficult as he could not breathe through his nose, but he said Shirley knocked at his door in the village at 6am every morning to take him for a walk or run, and when she was unable to attend, Betty came with him instead.
By the time the Games began Terry felt he was back in “pretty good shape”. He vividly recalls marching in the Opening Ceremony, before the Duke of Edinburgh, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Australian team officials had schooled the athletes to tip their hats and turn their eyes right to acknowledge the duke when they marched past him, but with almost 300 athletes in the team, they decided they needed someone in the team to blow a whistle to signal the salute, and handed the whistle to Terry, placed roughly in the centre of the athlete ranks.
He performed that duty and wishes to this day that he had kept the whistle as a souvenir rather than returning it to the team officials.
When the opening day of competition arrived, he felt ready for the first of his five events – the cross-country riding – but he fell victim to more bad luck when his horse fell after clearing one of the jumps, and then bolted.
The rules required him to remount and complete the course within a timed period, but first he had to chase down his horse and the time ran out before he could finish.
That meant he received no points for the horse-riding event and was effectively eliminated from contention, but he continued through the next four days to complete the other four disciplines, finishing second in the fencing and in the top five in the Swimming, for an overall placing of 35th. His persistence also allowed the Australian Equestrian team to finish 8th overall.
Despite his bad luck, the experience left him “mad keen to go to the next one in Rome”.
In the meantime, he joined the NSW Police and was assigned to the mounted unit where he spent the next six years. His father died during that period, leaving him with “five brothers to try to keep on the straight and narrow’’ and younger siblings who needed financial support.
However, it was another horse-riding accident that ended his chances of going to a second Olympic Games. While riding in Wilberforce, he jumped his horse through a hedge but it was hiding a steel post, and they both fell and slid across a muddy hillside, the horse landing on him.
His competitive fires still burned and he recovered in time to contest the 1962 World Modern Pentathlon Championships in Mexico City, where he finally had the chance to shine and finished tenth in the world. He also competed at the 1965 World Championships in Leipzig, East Germany, and finished 13th. He regards that as the best performance of his career, competing against the might of the European and Eastern Bloc pentathletes.
“The standard was so high – three of the fellas in that field were sub-four minute milers,’’ he said.
At 32, he retired from Modern Pentathlon but found another competitive outlet in Masters Swimming, winning 19 gold medals over the next 30 years. He was also a regular medallist at the Australian and World Police Games into the 1980s.
He frequently helped out with training squads at the Prince Alfred pool near Central Station in Sydney, which is how he was roped into coaching Dawn Fraser for her Masters comeback in 1986.
Stationed for much of his police career in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, he could often be found swimming from Bronte Beach to Wedding Cake Island and back, and was at one stage inspired by his friend, the Channel King Des Renford, to complete an English Channel crossing with him. They started training but Renford’s failing health prevented them from doing the trip.
Terry retired from the NSW Police at 55, having reached the rank of Acting Inspector, and moved to Kiama on the southern NSW coast. But he could be found on his local golf course even as he approached his 90th birthday, his competitive spirit undaunted after a lifetime of sporting achievement.
Terry Nicoll: A Lifetime of Dedication to Sport and Service
Brooke Pittman
25 March 2024, 1:27 PM
Terry Nicoll is a friendly Kiama local and former Australian Olympian who competed in the 1956 Melbourne Games. He is renowned for his prowess in the modern pentathlon, Terry’’s athletic journey began amidst the vast landscape of outback NSW, where he honed his riding skills while working on sheep and cattle stations.
The modern pentathlon comprises five disciplines; fencing, swimming, show jumping, shooting and running. Terry had a keen interest in horse riding, picking it up from a very young age and carrying it with him throughout his life which helped his performance in the Olympics as a young adult.
Terry’s path to Olympic glory took an unexpected turn when he was approached by Forbes Carlisle, Australia’s esteemed Olympic swimming coach. Encouraged by Carlisle, Terry took his skills from the bush to the pool, embarking on a rigorous training regime in preparation for the games
Terry’s riding skills were exemplary and he took to improving his fencing and pistol shooting skills with determination. His dedication paid off when he clinched victory in the Pre-Olympic Pentathlon trials, securing his spot on the Australian team for the Melbourne Olympics.
Another chance encounter with legendary swimmer Johnny Weissmuller left Terry with the invaluable advice to modify his swim stroke. Terry’s Olympic journey was not without hurdles, and he was unfortunately unable to participate in the subsequent Olympic games. However, as he continued to excel in the world of pentathlon he was then able to compete in the World Championships in Mexico City and Leipzig.
Beyond his sporting achievements, Terry’s commitment to public service and his community is equally commendable. Terry joined the NSW Police Force in 1957, he served with distinction for over two decades, imparting his knowledge and skills as an instructor and mentor. Representing NSW in various Police and Emergency Services games, Terry’s competitive spirit never waned, earning him accolades nationally and internationally.
Now 90 years old, Terry lives in Kiama with his wife Gloria, where he continues to be active in the community. Terry contributes to organisations like the Kiama Men’s Probus Club and Probus Choir and he and his wife love to play golf.
As a symbol of perseverance and dedication, Terry Nicoll’s legacy extends far beyond the Olympic arena, inspiring future generations to strive for excellence in all endeavours.
Several weeks ago, Paris Olympian Genevieve Janse Van Rensburg had the privilege to meet 1956 Modern Pentathlon Olympian Terry Nicoll at a NSW Olympic function.
Gen got to spend some time learning about Terry’s journey to pentathlon and they discussed how much has changed between their respective Games. How incredible to have the oldest, and one of the youngest athletes in the room to be representatives of Modern Pentathlon.
Terry NICOLL with Ben WATERWORTH – Olympians Association NSW Dinner – 2024
Senior Constable Terry Nicoll, former Olympic and world decathlon contestant. June 25, 1970. (Photo by Alan Gilbert Purcell/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Senior Constable Terry Nicoll, former Olympic and world decathlon contestant. June 25, 1970. (Photo by Alan Gilbert Purcell/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 171
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 19669
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 13 April 1981 ( aged 26 years, 7 months, 14 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 26 June 1981 ( aged 26 years, 9 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed 26 June 1982
Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1986 ( Seniority date = 28 March 1987 )
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? March 1991
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1995
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Central ( 1 Division ), Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Traffic Branch ( HWP )( January 1983 ), Inner City Cycles ( February 1986 – August 1990 ), GDs – South Region ( August 1990 – July 1991 ), Traffic Branch – Sydney ( July 1991 – May 1993 ), GDs at ? ( May 1993 – 1997 )( Duty as a Domestic Violence Officer, Police Rescue Squad, Project Officer with the Gay & Anti Violence Team ), Surry Hills LAC ( 1997 – ? )( Civil Disobedience Unit )( Bail & Custody Sgt ), Sydney District HWP ( Sgt ) – Retirement :
Educator – Western Sydney University CSU ( January 2012 – ? )
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 13 April 1981 to 8 January 1998 = 16 years, 8 months, 26 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 13 April 1981to 8 January 1998 = 16 years, 8 months, 26 days Service although, in his eulogy, it was stated he left the NSWPF in July 2002 – although the NSWPF posted that he Retired on 8 January 1998.
Retirement / Leaving age: = 43 years, 4 months, 9 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 26 years, 10 months, 19 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )
National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? ?
NSWP Diligent & Ethical Service Medal ( with 15 year Clasp ) – granted ? ? ?
NSW Police Commissioners Commendation for Courage – granted ? ? c1994 ( Event: 2 June 1993 – Whilst in the Pitt St Mall, Sydney CBD, Stephan, whilst in plain cloths and on restricted duty, witnessed an offender commit a Bag Snatch from a pregnant woman. Whilst the woman was being dragged along the Street, Stephan tackled the offender and during a struggle – both Stephan and the offender crashed through a plate glass window of Katies Fashion store. Stephan and the offender received several lacerations. The bag was recovered and the offender, later, sentenced to 6 months gaol. )
Commanders Certificate for Courage – granted ? ? c1994( Event – as described above )
ADF ( Australian Defence Medal ) – granted ? ? ?
ASM ( Australian Service Medal )( 1945 – 1975 )( South East Asia ) – granted ? ? ?
Stephan’s family wish to express how grateful they are for the support, love and thoughts of their family, friends and those who knew Stephan.
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18 old
Prior to joining the NSWPF – Stephan Served with the R.A.N. ( Royal Australian Navy ) HMAS Lewin. Joined at the age of 15.
Medic at the end of the Vietnam War and discharged when he was 18.
Michelle, Joel & Stephan
Joel & Stephan
Joel & Stephan outside of the old Central Police Station, Sydney CBD
Police Commissioner Mike FULLER & Stephan
26 years old
Joel, Stephan & Michelle at Steph’s 70th birthday.
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Just three months ago at the young age of 28, our dear friend Kalem was diagnosed with stage and grade 4 cancer, turning his own life and the lives of those close to him upside down.
He was recently married 2 years ago to the love of his life and just bought his own home a year ago. He is also a loving husband, son, brother, and friend to so many, as well as a dedicated police officer who has spent his life serving and looking out for others, including many of us. Now, he is facing the toughest battle of his life.
There is hope in the form of a clinical trial drug, even if it just gives him more time, but unfortunately Kalem has not been able to secure a place in the trial and is unlikely to do so. However, we can still access the drug privately, but each dose costs $10,000 AUD and must be taken every three weeks. To see if the treatment is effective, he needs between 3 to 5 doses. There is also a chance that access to the drug will be denied depending on other medical factors. If this is the case, all donations will go towards helping the Saras/Fuda family with other treatment options and costs or be refunded as per Gofundme T&C’s.
Kalem is one of the best individuals we all know – his kindness, dedication to those around him, and strength are unmatched, and every dollar raised will go directly towards giving him a fighting chance.
Please consider donating, and if you’re unable to, sharing this page to friends and family will mean the world to us. Together, we can give Kalem the opportunity he needs to continue his fight.
Thank you for your support, love, and generosity.
Updates (1)
28 October 2024 by Benjamin Cannon, Organiser
We did it, and we did it together. $50,000 raised in just 3 days was unimaginable before the weekend started, and it is the reality today as the response from everyone has been nothing short of amazing. We cannot thank you all enough, and the Saras/Fuda family are also extremely grateful, as are all extended family and friends.
We should have an update on Kalem in the next week or two, pending the results of a liver test where we are hoping to see reduced Bilirubin levels. Updates will be posted here on the campaign site, so please keep an eye out for those.
Once again, thank you to everyone who donated and shared the campaign. We could not have done it without you all.
PARISH PRAYER REQUESTS
Recently deceased: Phil Smith
For the dearly departed: Carlo Esposito, Nicola Nadile, George Downie, Angelina Pardo-Adan, David Morrow, Toshio Sato, Marianna Scuglia, Rosa Araujo, Ivan Ceccato, Rocco Marafioti, Mary Cumbo,
Domenica & Francesco Barbaro,
Please pray for the sick: Joe Luezzi, Kalem Saras, Anthony Attard, Roy Cutrone, Frances Perri, Paul Refalo, Pat Brush, Bob Burke, Miriam & Vansen Tsueng, William Chapman, Rocco Scardino, Kia Benete, Nathan Luezzi, Greg Lambert, David Tierney, Yvonne Bolland, Brenda Riley, Henry Field, Aura Krakowszky
If you would like someone to be included among these requests, please use the Mass offering envelopes found in the foyer of the Church or email the office kenthurst@parracatholic.org
Funeral Service – Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill, NSW Monday 16 December 2024
Funeral Service – Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill, NSW Monday 16 December 2024
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Our Deepest condolences to Carl’s wife and three children ( under 3 years of age ) – the youngest being only months old.
An off-duty police officer has been killed in a car crash on the NSW South Coast, leaving his heartbroken family paying tribute to their ‘superhero’.
Carl Wilkinson, 37, was driving alone the Princes Highway, at East Lynne, about 1.30pm on Thursday when his ute collided with a truck.
Mr Wilkinson died at the scene while the 57-year-old male truck driver, who was not injured, was taken to Batemans Bay Hospital for mandatory testing.
Mr Wilkinson served the community as a Senior Constable for NSW Police.
He is survived by his partner Madeleine Cox and three children. A heartbroken Ms Cox has posted to social media about her loss.
‘I lost my partner, the love of my life I was lucky enough to meet, and the father of our three beautiful baby boys,’ she wrote.
The family had only just moved to Batemans Bay the week before the crash.
Ms Cox sought help to find Mr Wilkinson’s guitar, which he had recently donated to a local church without her knowledge.
‘I am reaching out to see if anyone in the community knows who may have bought his guitar so that I could purchase it back off them?
‘I am no good at playing but he loved when I played only for him (I still have my guitar), he thought my voice was the most beautiful thing he had ever heard – I would strongly disagree.
‘But please I would love to find this so I can play to him once more Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here. I will pay anything for it.’
A reply to the post said the guitar had since been found.
Ms Cox described her partner as ‘my love, my mate, my angel, our superhero’.
A page on crowdfunding platform mycause has been set up to support the family, with $21,400 raised so far.
‘With much devastation to Maddie and three gorgeous boys, losing Carl unexpectedly – a beautiful partner and father,’ wrote page creator Jo Thompson.
‘Please help support and donate to this beautiful family that needs this the most at this devastating time.’
Investigations into the car crash are ongoing. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police have closed the main road on the NSW South Coast after a motorist died in a crash involving a truck.
NSW Police said they were called to the Princes Highway at East Lynne, north of Maidens Road at 1:30pm after receiving reports of a crash involving a ute and a truck.
The driver of the ute, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
The male truck driver avoided injury and has been taken to Batemans Bay Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police attached to the South Coast District have launched an investigation into the crash.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
The Princes Highway has been closed in both directions causing significant traffic delays.
South of the crash site, a line of vehicles more than four kilometres long is waiting for the road to be cleared.
The crashed occurred 30 kilometres south of Ulladulla in a mobile phone reception black spot.
Light vehicles can use a diversion via Braidwood Road and at Nowra Hill then down the the Kings Highway to Batemans Bay.
Oversized vehicles are being advised to use the Hume Highway.
Carl moved here from Sydney after growing up in Bathurst, I moved here from Cronulla 6 months before him.. then we met. 01.01.2018.
On our second ever date I brought him to our farm to meet my parents (we knew we were each others forever on the first date) and he pointed out a painting in the shed of an angel Standing proud, strong with long hair and beautiful white wings looking to the sky.
He asked where we got it.
I said my mum likes to collect things from the tip and op shops.
He said he painted it when he was 16, and that it has C.wilko in the bottom corner.
It is with a heavy heart that the South Coast Police District acknowledges the loss of one of our own.
Detective Senior Constable Carl Wilkinson was tragically killed in a motor vehicle collision on the Princes Highway last Thursday afternoon.
Carl was a dedicated and extremely well-regarded officer who had served the community well since joining the NSWPF in 2009.
Carl joined the South Coast Police District team in 2017 and spent time in General Duties, the Proactive Crime Team and Criminal Investigation as part of the Batemans Bay Detectives office. An intelligent, diligent and very likeable man who was passionate about being a police officer and keeping the community safe.
More importantly, he was a beloved Son, Brother, Partner, Father and friend. The shock of his untimely loss is being felt deeply by those left behind, none more so than his family. Carl leaves behind a partner and three beautiful young boys whose lives have just changed forever. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with his family, friends and colleagues.
A life of such promise left unfinished. Thank you for your service.
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Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 26 July 1973to 15 July 2016 = 42 years, 11 months, 19 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 60 years, 3 months, 14 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 8 years, 4 months, 26 days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Sunday 1 April 1956
Died on: Thursday 21 November 2024 @ 11.30pm
Age: 68 years, 7 months, 20 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 6 December 2024 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: West Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW
There will be no formal Police involvement at the funeral
All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend
REQUEST: Dad wanted his farewell and celebration of life to be happy. As hard as that will be I ask In honour of his request that when attending on the 6th you wear something that reminds you of him or something colourful and bright.
Allan Craig Summers’s story starts on April 1, 1956, when he was born in Australia to parents Joseph Summers and Heather Summers. He had one elder brother John Summers and grew up in Berala.
Allan had two Daughters Hayley and Lauren. Sadly Lauren passed away in 2016.
Allan worked as a police clerk for 41 years and made his home in Rooty Hill.
He is survived by his Daughter Hayley, Grandsons Jasper and Chase and his Nephews Douglas and Michael Summers and great nephew Charlie.
Allan is loved by family and friends alike.
He will be missed and always remembered.
We encourage you to help keep his story alive by sharing a memory or reflection.
Allan Craig SUMMERS outside of Windsor Police Station, NSW
22 July 2016 A few random ( very old-school) Inspectors Clerks and life-long mates, Don TIERNEY, Stephen MOORE, Tony McCABE & Allan SUMMERS.
Dan ABRAHAMSON, Ronnie VERDUGO & Allan SUMMERS at Stanwell Tops, NSW 23 November 2017 on their way to Gerroa, NSW.
Allan SUMMERS & Dan ABRAHAMSON at Kiama, NSW 23 November 2017 on their way to Gerroa, NSW.
Allan SUMMERS # 7311034 & Dan ABRAHAMSON & Steve MOORE # 7410667 at Gerroa Fishermans Club, Gerroa, NSW 23 November 2017
Steve MOORE NSWPF # 7410667, Ronnie VERDUGO, Dan ABRAHAMSSON & Allan SUMMERS # 7311034 enjoying a life time of friendship. Gerroa Fishermans Club, Gerroa, NSW – 23 November 2017
Allan with his grandsons – Chase & Jasper.
Allan Craig SUMMERS Regd. # 7311034 Final Rank: = Grandfather
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