For the purposes of this website ‘Q’ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Christopher was allotted, Lot 63A which consisted of 47 acres, 1 rod & 4 perches of land on 9 April 1923 in Blackwood Park Estate, the Parish of Scoresby, Victoria.
At this time he was residing at 17 Vaucluse St, ?, . He is married and 53 years of age at this time with no dependants.
When asked what his occupations was before the war ( WWI ), he stated ‘ Station life as Coufser? in Queensland.
He further states he has ” Practically lifelong since 1890, done farming, in Australia and also farmed in Ireland.”
In a report to the Secretary, Closer Settlement Board, dated 20 March 1929, it is stated that Lambert is not doing all that is desired under the Act. Lambert does as little as possible to comply.
Lambert was summoned to the Ferntree Gully Court for failure to obey the Act on the 30 November 1928 by keeping his holdings clear of blackberry bushes.
A gifted, dedicated and tenacious investigator, Detective Sergeant Berlinda Jane CUSH tragically took her own life on this day in 2008. We remember your infectious laugh and amazing smile around the Boondall CIB office…
You are missed and loved each and every day.
Blue HOPE stands ready.
Policewoman’s suicide shocks workmates
CourierMail
POLICEWOMAN shot and killed herself with her own gun at a suburban police complex yesterday. The tragedy has stunned workmates.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Belinda Cush, 37, walked into the Queensland Police complex in Wecker Rd at Mansfield, picked up her police-issue Glock pistol, fired a shot into a chair and then turned the weapon on herself.
Queensland Police Union president Cameron Pope said she greeted colleagues when she arrived at the Prostitution Enforcement Task force just after 8am but then did not speak to anyone before the shooting.
“There is nothing that we have seen or that I am aware of that could have prevented this incident,” Mr Pope said. “There has not been a single issue raised that I’m aware of that was an indicator to this incident.”
He said her workmates were struggling to cope with the tragedy, the reasons for which remain a mystery.
” Several police were actually there when it happened, ” he said. “Between the service and the union, counselling is being provided to any number of persons who require it and that’ll be monitored closely to make sure that all the officers who’ve suffered from this can get as much treatment as possible. ”
Det Snr-Sgt Cush worked in various ” high-profile areas of the service ” and was very well-respected, he said.
” I spoke to her officer-in-charge this morning and he was very distressed about the matter and he was very glowing in his description and praise of her, ” Mr Pope said.
” She was very highly regarded by members of the service and certainly her superior officers. There were a lot of platitudes coming out for this lady. ”
In addition to the police chaplains, Mr Pope said officers had a number of support services to assist with the daily demands and stresses of police work.
” In every police establishment there is what’s called a peer support officer who police can approach about any issue. There’s also human support officers who check the daily occurrence sheets and follow up officers involved in major incidents and of course there’s the police chaplains who do a wonderful job, ” he said.
In the past 10 years, there have been two other incidents of police officers taking their own lives at work at Ipswich and Smithfield stations.
” It’s not a prevalent problem, thank goodness, ” Mr Pope said.
The Prostitution Enforcement Task force is one of several ” specialised ” units that operates out of the police building in Wecker Road, and it investigates complaints about illegal prostitution.
A QPS spokesperson said the circumstances of Det Snr-Sgt Cush’s death were being investigated, but it was considered non-suspicious. A report will be completed for the coroner
Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or SANE Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 6 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 20 days )
Constable – appointed 8 April 1968
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 8 April 1976
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, North Sydney STP, Manly STP ( early 1970s ), Phillip St ( 1974 – 75 ),
Service: From Monday 20 February 1967 to? ? 1979 = 32 years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Thursday 14 August 1947
Died on: Sunday 12 April 2020 @ 5am ( Easter Sunday )
Age: 72 years, 8 months
Cause: Cancer – Prostate
Event location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree, NSW
Event date: Sunday 12 April 2020
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
LEON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NOT WORK RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
At the time of publication, I have no further information about this mans life after he left NSWPF.
Cal 220420
Crowdy Harrington Marine Rescue
The unit’s previous unit commander, Bek Brown decided to step down from her position at the last meeting. Deputy unit commander, Leon Elelman is now promoted to unit commander and Cheryl Rowe is promoted to deputy unit commander.
The Crowdy Harrington unit thanked Bek for all her hard work over the last 18 months as unit commander and wish her all the very best in future endeavours.
The unit also congratulated Leon and Cheryl in obtaining their new positions and wished them every success in their new roles.
Crowdy Harrington Marine Rescue welcome two new emergency vehicles
Rob Douglas
Happy days: Crowdy Harrington Marine Rescue members (left to right) Maria Seach (operations), Mary Thomas (treasurer/ administration), Susan Worsley (training officer), Leon Elelman (deputy unit commander) and Bek Brown (unit commander) after picking up their new vehicles. Photo: Rob Douglas.
It’s out with the old and in with the new. Crowdy Harrington Marine Rescue has welcomed two, new emergency vehicles to their ranks on the back of a grant and fundraising efforts.
The organisation received $72,000 from the Emergency Volunteer Support Scheme that was put towards the purchase of the vehicles.
Further fundraising efforts completed the purchase and ensured the vehicles could be fitted with required accessories such as a toolbox, canopy, roof racks, electric brakes and tow package.
Unit commander Bek Brown said the vehicles are a crucial asset to the crew’s operations.
“They’re vital for training, meetings, fundraising and transporting fuel to the boat,” Bek said.
One of the key roles for the new ute is to transport a large fuel tank to the rescue boat.
“After each rescue, the tank needs to be refueled,” Bek said.
The vehicles were picked up from Mid Coast Automotive Group earlier this week after Marine Rescue livery was completed.
Crew members have said goodbye to an outdated land cruiser and an obsolete ute. They have each clocked up more than 350,000 kilometres.
The land cruiser joined the Crowdy Harrington family before the new millennium while the ute dates back to when Paul Keating was Prime Minister.
“They’ve served their purpose,” Bek said.
Deputy unit commander Leon Elelman said the rescue crew has come a long way in the last decade.
He said changes to the command, fresh ideas and a strong effort from volunteers has created a tight knit group.
“We’re like a big family,” he said.
You couldn’t wipe the smile off his face when talking about what the new vehicles bring to the table.
“It’s a boost to morale,” Leon said.
The organisation is the eyes on the water between Diamond Head and Black Head.
As a volunteer group, they welcome all funds and assistance. About three-quarters of funds held by the organisation are raised by members.
To find out more about the crew or to donate, visit www.mrch.org.au or call 6556 1564.
April 18 2017 – 4:59PM Harrington Markets 2017 Leon Elelman, Heather Parker & Wendy Hoare
Brett Emerton boots from the 2006 FIFA World Cup to be auctioned
19 Apr 10 @ 11:38am by David Campbell
A PIECE of Australian soccer history will be up for grabs at Ingleburn next month.
Ingleburn Rotary Club is holding a fundraising event at Sweeney’s Function Centre where a pair of Socceroo and local hero Brett Emerton’s football boots from the 2006 FIFA World Cup will be auctioned.
Emerton, a former Gunners player and Macquarie Fields High School student, is expected to be a part of the Australian team at this year’s World Cup in South Africa.
All funds raised on the evening will go towards the PCYC’s Burn Rubber Burn program, which helps people in wheelchairs develop training regimes.
Ingleburn Rotary Club president Leon Elelman encouraged people to support the evening.
“The boots were made for Brett at the last World cup and are only one of six pairs in existence.”
A similar pair of Emerton’s boots sold for about $2000 recently.
1907 to 1942 it was the ‘Police Depot’ at Bourke St, Redfern or sometimes referred to as Centennial Park. (used by Defence Force during WW2).
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # was 1234
Regd. # 1118
Rank: Commenced Training at Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 9 May 1921
Final Rank = Probationary Constable
‘Drunk whilst on duty on the 24 December 1921. His Appointment ( to Constable ) deferred for a period of 3 months ( this would mean that he would Not be Appointed a Constable on the 9 May 1922 and would have to wait until at least 9 August 1922 to be Appointed but he was Discharged 3 weeks before that date’
Stations: Metropolitan District – No. 7 Division ( Redfern ) as of 16 July 1921
Service: From? pre May 1921? ? to 21 July 1922 = 1+ years Service
Enlisted: Sydney, NSW on Wednesday 11 October 1916
Service # 600
Age: 24 years 3 months
Rank: Private ( 11 October 1916 )
Embarkation: 17 January 1917 – Embark Melbourne on ‘ Omrah ‘. Disembarked Plymouth, England on 27 March 1917
Age at embarkation: ?
Occupation: Labourer
Address: Sanoni Ave, Sandringham, Sydney, NSW
Next of kin: Margaret Stella Hilaire ( wife )
Religion: Baptist
Single / Married: Married
Description: 5′ 10.5″ tall, 157 lbs in weight, 34.5″ – 38.5″ chest, Hazel eyes & brown hair. Mole on back of neck, Scar outside left leg.
Prev Exp: Volunteers ( Infantry ) at Orange, NSW 1.5 Yrs. Left District
Returned to Australia: 25 May 1919
Awards: 1914 / 15 Star issued. British War Medal issued. Victory Medal issued.
Discharged: 29 June 1919
Notes: Had a few A.W.O.Ls for which he was fined. Wounded in action – France on 25 May 1918 with the 1st Machine Gun Battalion.
Invalided back to United Kingdom, from France, on 2 June 1918. Admitted to Horton County of London War Hospital, Epsom, England on 2 June 1918 suffering from Gunshot Wound – right arm, severe.
Returned to Australia via ‘Karmala ‘ SW ( Shrapnel Wound ) to Right arm, from England, on 2 January 1919.
Charles David HILAIRE #600 ( A.I.F. ) was wounded in action in France on 25/5/1918, Gun Shot Wound, right arm, severe.
After treatment in France he arrived at the London War Hospital on 2/6/1918.
He arrived back in Australia on 22/2/1919 and was discharged on 29/6/1919.
If all went to plan he should have received the 1914/15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
On his war service his address was given as Sinone Ave, Sandringham, A.K.A. Dolls Point.
Sinone Ave leads down to the Georges River 16ft Sailing Club.
On 8/10/1941 he was acquitted of the manslaughter of the bicycle rider Hawkins.
Just as a matter of interest a George H. Hilaire of Punchbowl, ( not that far from Dolls Point ) WW1 Service # 2516 also signed up. He was wounded ( gassed ) and returned home.
Was he a brother of Charles?
Finally, Charles was a Probationary Constable on 9/5/1921 # 1118.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),
Saturday 29 March 1919, page 23
APPLICATION FOR LEASE FOR OYSTER CULTURE
it is hereby notified, for general Information, that the undermentioned person has applied to lease for oyster culture the portion of land described below. A tracing, showing the position of the portion, may be inspected at this Department ( Fisheries Branch ) from Monday to Friday, between 11 and 3 o’clock, and on Saturdays between 11 and 12 o’clock. Any person may, by memorial to the Chief Secretary, within thirty days from the date of this notice, and on grounds to be stated in such memorial, pray that a lease of the portion may not be granted. All objections on account of interference with alleged hauling grounds must be accompanied by a statutory declaration by one or more of the licensed fishermen so objecting, that they have personally known bona fide hauls to have been made over the area during the preceding twelve months. They must also be prepared to make a test haul with their own nets when requested to do so.
E. B. HARKNESS,
Under-Secretary.
GEORGE’S RIVER. – Lease No. 10107; Charles David Hilaire; parish of Sutherland, County of Cumberland; about 10 acres. Quibray Bay, lying outside oyster lease No. 7345. 10 years. (1h-179)
Charles David Hilaire, of Willington Street, Arncliffe, was committed for trial in the Coroner’s Court yesterday on a charge of having feloniously slain Stanley Kevin Hawkins at Brighton-le-Sands on June 21. Hilaire was the driver of a car which collided with Hawkins’s bicycle.
The City Coroner, Mr. Oram, fixed Hilaire’s bail at £90.
Three occupants of a car stated in the Coroner’s Court on Monday that they had driven on after the car had hit a youth on a bicycle in General Holmes Road, Brighton-le-Sands, on June 21.
The City Coroner, Mr. Oram, found that the youth, Stanley Kevin Mawkins, formerly of Fleet Street, Carlton, had died as a result of injuries received in the collision and that the car driver, Charles David Hilaire, of Willington Street, Arncliffe, had feloniously slain Hawkins.
The Coroner committed Hilaire for trial, and allowed bail in £80. ”
Evidence has shown that the bicycle was dragged fully 60 yards from where the body lay on the roadway, ” Mr. Oram said: ” The fact that Hilaire did not stop is consistent with him having a number of drinks before the accident. ” Hilaire, in a statement, said that just after the accident one of the passengers had told him to go back. He went to turn back, but said: ” No, we will go on. I don’t think it, is serious. ”
He seemed to lose his nerve and was afraid to return to the scene of the accident.
Frank Joseph Butler, and Richard Leslie Bell, friends of Hilaire‘s, both said in evidence that they had had about seven drinks each before the accident.
They and Hilaire were sober when the accident occurred. Hilaire had appeared dazed after the accident. The three men had reported to the police the following morning.
( Hilaire reported to Kogarah Police Station and the matter was Investigated by Detective Sergeant George MILES of Hurstville )
” It seems a shocking thing that three young men should drive away, after a car had collided with a cyclist, without inquiring as to the condition of the victim of the collision. In this case the boy’s body was found 60 yards away from his bicycle. ”
The City Coroner ( Mr. E. T. Oram ) made this remark after inquiring into the death of Stanley Kevin Hawkins, 18, a G.P.O., mechanic, of Fleet street, Grafton, who was killed in General Holmes Drive, Brighton, on June 21.
Charles David Hilaire, laborer, of Willington Street, Arncliffe, was committed for trial by the Coroner on a charge of manslaughter.
James Morris Dew, 17, apprentice, of President Avenue, Kogarah, said in company with Hawkins he was riding his bicycle along General Holmes Drive on June 21 when something hit him on the shoulder. ” I looked up and saw a car going round a bend travelling very fast. I saw Hawkins’ bike come out from under it but the car did not stop, ” said Dew. ” I went over and saw Stan lying on his back. I called him by name, but he did not reply. ”
In an alleged statement to the police, Hilaire said that he was driving along the road with two friends, Dick Bell and Frank Butler, when he noticed the cyclists immediately in front of him as he rounded a bend.
One rider was on the right side of the roadway and the other on the left. He couldn’t go around them, but he could see there was room to go between.
Lost His Nerve
Just after the accident, one of the passengers said, ” Go back, ” the alleged statement went on. ” I went to turn the car at Bestic Street to go back and then I said, ” No, we’ll go on, I don’t think it is serious. ”
” I can’t explain my feelings after the accident happened; I seemed to lose my nerve and was afraid to return to the scene of the accident, ” the alleged statement proceeded. ” I had hardly any sleep that night. I was too worried. The next morning I did not get a paper, but Frank Butler and Dick Bell came to my place and one of them told me that the chap I had hit was killed. ”
Richard Leslie Bell, laborer, Maunder Street, Regent’s Park, and Francis Joseph Butler, laborer, Clarence Street, Bankstown, passengers in the car, stated that they called upon…….. He seemed to be slumped over the Wheel in a daze.
Constable Douglas Lechlightner, of the Safety Bureau, said that when he inspected the scene of the accident he found the dead lad lying about 60 yards from his bicycle and approximately midway between two electric light poles.
Charles David Hilaire, 47, labourer, was acquitted at the Quarter Sessions ( Darlinghurst – Court 2 ) of a charge of the manslaughter of Stanley Kevin Hawkins, l8, who was riding a bicycle at Brighton-le Sands on June 21, 1941, when a car driven by Hilaire collided with it.
Charles David Hilaire, 47, labourer, was acquitted at the Quarter Sessions of a charge of the manslaughter of Stanley Kevin Hawkins, aged 18 years, of Fleet Street, Carlton, who was riding a bicycle at Brighton-le-Sands on June 21, 1941, when a car driven by Hilaire collided with it.
For failing to stop his car and give assistance after an accident in General Holmes Drive, Brighton-le-Sands, on June 21. Charles David Hilaire, 47, labourer, Willington Street, Arncliffe, was fined £10 by Mr. Atkinson, S.M.. at Kogarah Court last Thursday.
On a charge of driving a car negligently he was fined £2. Constable Scott said Hilaire attempted to drive between two approaching cyclists, one of whom was struck by the car and killed. Hilaire failed to stop, but gave himself up next day.
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 27 March 1950 ( aged 15 years, 2 months, 22 days ) but Resigned on 8 September 1950.
Rejoinee
Probationary Constable- appointed 4 April 1960 ( aged 25 years, 2 month, 30 days old )( Leap Year )
Assuming that the date of commencing training and the date of being ‘Sworn In’ are both correct – it seems strange that he was not ‘Sworn In’ at the age of 19 unless he had left the Cadets at some stage and rejoined as a Trainee around the age of 24.
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 March 1966
Senior Constable – appointed 1 March 1970
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 September 1976
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 23 June 1983
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Missing Persons Unit (c1971 ) – Retirement 11 July 1985
Service: From ( 27 March 1950 ) ? ? 1960 to 11 July 1985 = 25* years Service
*the NSWPF has William Serving for 25 years – which would suggest that he did not complete his Cadet Training from 1950 but came back as a Trainee around the age of 24
Time in Retirement: 34 years, 8 months, 28 days
Age at Retirement: 50 years, 6 months, 6 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 2/c ) * I would suggest Australian Honours has recorded this information incorrectly, again, and this would possibly be Williams 2nd Clasp to the National Medal. In the Commonwealth Gazette S 215 – dated 24 Sept 1980 – they have him listed as Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 2/c )
National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 10 June 1985 – for public service with the NSW Police Force ( Sgt 2/c )
Born: Saturday 5 January 1935 in Erskinville, NSW
Died on: Wednesday 8 April 2020
Age: 85 years, 3 months, 3 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
WILLIAM 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.
At the time of joining the NSW Police Cadet system, Bill was described as:
5′ 9″ tall, 9lb 13ozs in weight, blue eyes, brown hair, medium complexion. He was previously employed as a confectioner and his religion of Church of England. He had finished school in year 2.
As a Cadet, he was sent to Regent St ( 2 Division ).
He resigned on 8 September 1950 as a Cadet.
At the time of publication, nothing further is known, or can be found, on this man – other than what is recorded above.
Cal 20 April 2020
Updated 1 April 2026
Donald Stanley REGAN
25/04/2020
Donald Stanley REGAN
AKA ?
Late of Swansea, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # “Possibly” 133 or 134
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15680
Rank: Commenced Training at Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 2 April 1973
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 May 1977
Senior Constable – appointed 2 May 1981
Retired – 9 March 1995
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Belmont – Retirement
Service: From? pre April 1973? ? to 9 March 1995 = 22 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( SenCon )
Born: Monday 24 April 1939
Died on: Friday 3 April 2020
Age: 80 years, 11 months, 10 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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: David Lloyd, Belmont, NSW. 4945 9022
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
DON 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.
Rank: Commenced Training as Academy on “possibly” 11 February 1952?
Probationary Constable- appointed 31 March 1952
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1968
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 12 July 1975
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class ?
Stations: ?, 14 Division ( Manly – Dee Why, Frenchs Forest ), Water Police, ?
Service: From? pre March 1952? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Sunday 14 January 1923
Died on: Saturday 18 April 2020
Age: 97 years, 3 months, 4 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
KEITH 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.
Other than Keith being attached to 14 Division, at some time, I can only see that he was living in a Nursing Home in Qld.
Further info, and photos, are requested.
Cal
Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 – 1962),
Thursday 16 August 1945, page 3
Police Court
The following cases were dealt with by Mr R. Soiling:, P.M., at Penrith Police Court on Thursday, August 9: ……
…
Reginald Housden, Joan Josephine Buxton, Thomas Orr McCreadie, Keith Deloitto Mazlin, and Keith A. Atkins were each fined £5, costs 8/, for driving motor vehicles at a speed in excess of 30 m.p.h.
Late of Tennyson, NSW then New Zealand ( past couple of years )
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 043
New South Wales Police Force
( Service 01 ) Regd. # 8222
( Service 02 ) Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary, Military & NSW RFS
( Service 03 ) VIP ( Volunteer In Policing ) # 1120162
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy 26 September 1955 ( 21 years, 5 months & 18 days old )
style=”color: #000000;”>Probationary Constable- appointed 7 November 1955 ( 21 years, 6 months & 30 days old )
style=”color: #000000;”>Constable – appointed ? ? ?
style=”color: #000000;”>Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 7 November 1966
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, NSW Mounted Police ( 1955 ), Bellbrook ( 1958 ), Was the last “Mounted” Officer at an outstation ( Bellbrook ), Kurindi, Katoomba – Resignation ( 14 June 1969 )
Service 01: From 26 September 1955 to 14 June 1969 = 15+ years Service
Service 02:Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary From 19 June 1969 to 1 January 1977.
API, Commander No 1 Squad, Tomaringa at 8/2/72.
Sub Inspector District Relief Officer Rabaul at 28/2/1975.
Served Mt.Hagen, Rabaul, Lae, Tomaringa with mobile squads and later at the Joint Services College, Lae and during the Bougainville emergency.
He was in possession of the Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary Valour Medal, apparently awarded to him during the Bougainville crises when a Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Sergeant accidentally set off a gas grenade in the police armoury, which exploded.
Being aware of the danger to a large amount of police ammunition he proceeded to throw it out of the armoury before it too exploded.
Unfortunately, this award is unrecorded.
Resigned 1/1/1977.
Enlisted CMF number 262290.
Attended OCTU. Sword of Honour for best cadet.
2nd Lieut. 23/2/1969.
Reserve CMF Infantry (PNG Command) 17/6/1969.
PNGVR 12/2/1970.
Lieutenant 31/12/1971.
T/Captain 29/5/1973.
2/I.C. B Company, Rabaul.
lst/19th Royal New South Wales Regiment 31/12/1973.
Retired as 2nd Lieut. 22/1/1975.
Temporary Captain 23/5/1977.
lst/19th Royal New South Wales Regiment.
Relinquished T/Capt and appointed to Reserve of Officers CMF 26/3/1974.
T/Captain 5/10/1979.
Captain, 19/5/1981.
Retired and placed on the retired list (NSW) as Captain 7/4/1982.
Reserve Force Medal (Captain) 3/4/1985.
Returned to New South Wales firstly to Springwood and then to a property “Mistley Grange” at Tennyson, NSW.
NSW Rural Fire Service. National Medal 7/3/1984. 1st Clasp 23/3/1984. 2nd Clasp 30/6/2000.
Service 03: From ? ? 1996 to ? ? 2018 = over 3000 hours of Service
Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia – OAM – Awarded 8 June 2009 for Service to the community through the Australian Light Horse Regiment ‘A’ Troop.
There are records in the name of John Russell Stewart THOMPSON receiving the National Medal, 1st & 2nd Clasps but they also mention that the person was a Fire Fighter – so I am not sure if those references are to our man.
Born: Sunday 8 April 1934, Hornsby, NSW, Australia
Died on: Tuesday 14 April 2020 in West Melton, New Zealand
Age: 86 years & 6 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ? ( held )
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
STEWART 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.
Our Volunteer in Policing Mr Stewart Thompson has hit some career highlights in his years. Stewart is 81 years of age, yet attends the NSW Mounted Police every Tuesday to assist with the Tour Groups and in the Museum. He rises at 4:30am in summer and 5:30am in winter, to feed his 16 horses, before boarding a train to the city, where he imparts his knowledge of our unit to the community.
For an 81 year old, Stewart does pretty well. He still rides each week and is in charge of the A Troop Richmond, Windsor as part of the Australian Light Horse. He runs his own museum, which is open to members of the public, displaying a plethora of both police and Australian Light Horse memorabilia.
Stewart joined NSWMP ( Mounted Police ) in 1955 and was stationed at Bellbrook Police Station in 1958. He was the last Mounted Officer at an outstation, when in July 1961 the Land Rover replaced the horse at Bellbrook.
Stewart continued his police service at Kurindi and Katoomba and resigned from the Police in 1969.
Stewart then rejoined the Australian Army (where he was stationed at Ingleburn prior to his Mounted Police service) and he served in the New Guinea Army.
We wish Stewart and his wife Joan, a very happy celebration of 60 years of marriage next year! A fantastic milestone for a wonderful couple.
Stewart – in uniform
In opposition to the above information about ‘Stewarts’ Policing service – which was obtained from the Police Mounted Unit; upon his death, NSWPF advertised that ‘Stewart’ was performing duties at Katoomba at the time of his disengagement on 7 November 1955, completing 13 years service with NSW Police Force.
The 1968 ‘Stud Book’ clearly shows J.R.S. Thompson, DOB: 8 April 1934 having been ‘Sworn In’ as a Probationary Constable on the 7 November 1955 and obtaining the Rank of Senior Constable on the 7 November 1966. As of 1968 he had qualified for a promotion to Sergeant 3rd Class but had Resigned, in 1969, prior to obtaining that Rank.
He does NOT appear in the 1969 ‘Stud Book’ which also verifies this data.
Unable to find any further information on Stewart – either Military, Private or Police, than what is above.
Cal
Bernard Tyrone JEWELL
25/04/2020
Bernard Tyrone JEWELL
AKA Tony, TJ
Late of Wentworth, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 137
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16062
Rank: Commenced Training as at Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 17 December 1973
“Officially”, in the Stud Books, he was ‘Sworn In’ on Monday the 17 December 1973 with the rest of Class 137 – which made him ( on the Monday ) 35 years & 2 days old. TJ, unofficially, would have been ‘Sworn in’ on Friday 14 December ( 1 day before his 35th birthday ) – as you were not allowed to be ‘over’ 35 before becoming a Probationary Constable in those days.
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 14 December 1978
Senior Constable – appointed 14 December 1982
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Regent St, Police Solo Cyclist ( Sydney ), West Wyalong ( HWP ), Wentworth & Dareton ( GDs 1981 – 94 ) – Retirement
Service: From? pre December 1973 to 31 August 2000 = 27 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )
Born: Thursday 15 December 1938
Died on: Wednesday 15 April 2020
Age: 81 years, 4 months
Cause: Heart attack at home
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
TJ 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.
My Dad
As most of you know I grew up with my grandparents; they were my mum and dad to me, from day one and that’s what I called them always and I was a proud daughter.
This morning at 4am TJ, my dad, and my only hero, hung his guitar up for the last time.
I’m beyond broken. My whole world is empty without you Dad.
I felt a river flowing from my heart that I will one day learn to hold back but for now I can’t do that.
I did not wish to write anything but I have received beautiful messages from friends, and our family friends, sharing memories and sending love.
I just couldn’t bring myself to see these words written.
I do thank you all for your love and support.
Mars is taking me home to Dads; to our family home, as I need to be there to feel close to him and when I can I will hold him one last time to tell him I love him – I’ll love him forever and I know we will find each other in our next journey.
My father, my life teacher, my inspiration, my everything and my heart.
I can’t talk to anyone and won’t be taking calls as you will all understand I need some time.
I do thank you for your all your support and caring in this time of need.
Dad I don’t know many girls that could do this, but as I make my way home to you, I’m proud to say, as I look out beyond these tears, I can just about name every tree along the way because you’d teach me every tree you had ever painted and could always see the beauty in them and so do I Dad .
I was proud to be the daughter of a real hero, the greatest father the greatest person I knew.
From BJ & Dollie:
It’s a very sad day today! My father Tony Jewell passed away at approximately 4am this morning.. Just thought I would let everyone that knew him, know. RIP TJ xox
He was a member of the 1st/19th Bushman Rifles. AN INFANTRY UNIT. in Sydney NSW Australia.
He was also a member of the NSW Police force for almost 30 years.
Love and miss you! your Partner Janice… Dad and Pop and father in law to: Wayne and Linda, Dennis and Sandy, Brian and Dollie, Jenny, Carmen, Karly and Mars, Annie and Karl, Matt, Ryan, Jack and Taylor, Kirsten and Connor, Hollie, Tom, Jake Amie, Sam,Bonnie,Finn, Lexie, Amity, Aurora and Isla.
You will be missed forever in our hearts..
xoxoxoxox
Some of the many messages from friends:
Milt MacFarlaneI’ll get my “Hand Written” book he signed and sent me, out today and read a few poems…it was only a few weeks ago that I met up with Peter Ohlsen, the son of Bill, who didn’t know it was a poem by Tony my favourite “Decent Steel” of his dad only a song, so I sent Peters daughter an email photo of it…the last verse sums Tony up too
“His hands where knurled like Ironbark and just as hard I’d say
He’d show the young blokes, how a Bushmans earns his pay
In years to come, they might look back, and history might reveal
That men who loved as good as Tone, where made from decent steal”
Alisha SmithRIP Tony a great writer of many songs. I have a few in my collection and some words.
Condolences to all Tonys family.
Steven J BehsmannTony and I joined at the same time ( NSWPF ) in December, 1973 – Class 137
It’s a very sad day today! I have been advised by Maurie Whitton that our Classmate from 137 of 1973, Tony Jewell passed away at approximately 4am this morning. Tony was a unique individual. He was sworn in on the Friday before our Monday Attestation Parade as he turned 35 on the Sunday. In those years you had to be under 35. I believe he was also a member of the 1st/19th Bushman Rifles. He served the NSW Police Force in country locations for about 30 years. He was an accomplished poet and musician who wrote for Slim Dusty who recorded his numbers.
I, like all who knew him, will miss him.
R.I.P. Brother.
Garry NowlanSad to hear about Tony Jewell. We both joined The Job in ’73, I was just one Class before in 136. First met him in Sydney around ’75 as a Police Solo Cyclist. Then I transferred out to Broken Hill HWP, and some years later caught up with Tony again when he came out to Wentworth/Dareton on GD’s. They were great times when we all worked hard and played hard. He was a top bloke and great Country Copper.
Bruce TaylorBrian, from the number of comments it shows you how much Tony was liked and respected, I will miss him.
I spent many years working with him at Wentworth, Dareton and Buronga and would enjoy a cuppa with him at ‘smoko’ time Sincere condolences to you and your family, Tony was a man to be admired and respected, I guess the ‘Bitumen has finally reached Pooncarie’
Fresh from the Police Academy
Slim Dusty, Karly Jewell & Tony Jewell The day the Bitumen met Pooncarie
City of Sydney RSL
Ronald John SADLER
25/04/2020
Ronald John SADLER
AKA Ron SADLER
Late of ?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 110
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12529
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 22 years, 1 month, 25 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 22 years, 3 months, 8 days )
Service: From 20 February 1967 to 17 March 1999 = 32 years, 0 months, 25 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 54 years, 2 months, 19 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 21 years, 0 months, 26 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenSgt )
Born: Tuesday 26 December 1944
Died on: Sunday 12 April 2020 @ 12.55am
Age: 75 years, 3 months, 17 days
Cause: Cancer – ?
Event location: Mt Druitt Hospital, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
Ron Sadler TRG Team leader early eighties.
RON 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.
Ron Sadler As a young Senior Constable with The New South Wales Police Force. Police asssociation executive member.
Ron Sadler Being interviewed by The Late Bob Spence, Country Music Presenter in Tamworth after winning the Gordon Parsons Memorial Award for best bush ballad of the year.
Ron Sadler Ron in Tamworth ready to go to Balladeer’s homestead to host the ABBA members showcase.
the “Age”, 1972 Queanbeyan, NSW.
Latest Cycle for Police Queanbeyan Police have taken delivery of the latest model motor cycle. The cycle, a Honda 750 four, is pictured above being ridden by queanbeyan Police Officer, Const. Ron Sadler. Const. Sadler told the “Age”, the vehicle was capable of speeds between 115 m.p.h. and 120 m.p.h. He said one of the significant features of the new machine over the superseded Triumphs used by police, is the new siren, known as a four horn alarm. He added the bike is fitted with hydraulic disc front brakes and has amazing acceleration. Other features of the bike include blinking blue lights, wind shield, automatic push button starter and a five speed gear box.
Pictured here at our Class 110 – 50 year reunion ( 2017 ) with Mick Ryan (l) and Malcolm Towers (r) ( Ron in black shirt )
It is with deep sadness we note the passing of Ron Sadler.
Ron is best known to the bush ballad world through his music and song writing in particular ‘The Old Kero Tin’.
A long time committee member of the ABBA, Ron will be very missed by us all.
A good bloke and great mate.
On behalf of The Australian Bush Balladeers Association, I extend our deepest sympathies to Ron’s family at this very sad time. R.I.P. Ron.
Peter Coad (OAM)
ABBA President.
on behalf of the ABBA Committee
It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ron Sadler(The Old Kero Tin) on Easter Saturday.Thoughts go out to his family.RIP Ron
Charmaine (publicity)
