Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 1 November 1965
Constable – appointed 1 November 1966
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 November 1974
Sergeant – appointed 30 June 1981
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 July 1987
Retirement
Final Rank: ?
Stations: ?, Redfern Police Academy – Drill, Weapons & Special Training Section ( 1960’s – 70’s ), Parramatta ( 18 Division ) – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre November 1965? to 4 April 1991= 25+years Service
Age at Retirement: 54 years, 11 months, 30 days
Time in Retirement: 26 years, 3 months, 26 days
Awards: There are two Ronald Wayne KING’s on It’s An Honour website; One being a Warrant Officer Class 2, the other being a Policeman. I don’t know if Ron was still a Serving Member of the Army during his Policing career.
General Service Medal – 1962 – Clasp – South Vietnam
General Service Medal – Year ? – Borneo Bar ( Served as a Commando )
Born: Sunday 5 April 1936
Died on: Sunday 30 July 2017 during the evening
Age: 81 years, 3 months, 25 days
Cause: Natural causes
Event location: Boronia House, St Marys, NSW
Event date: Sunday 30 July 2017
Funeral date: Monday 7 August 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Pinegrove Memorial Park Northern Chapel, Kington Street Minchinbury, NSW
Buried at: Memories Garden, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury, NSW
Memorial located at: ?
Ron KING wearing the Infantry Combat Badge ( ICB ) under which is the General Service Ribbon (Cyprus 1963 – 1964 ), then General Service Ribbon 1962 ( Clasp – Vietnam ), Reserve Force Ribbon, National Ribbon with Clasp, UN-UNFICYP ( Police Overseas Service Ribbon – Cyprus )
RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Beloved granddad, brother, father-in-law and friend.
Aged 71 years
Forever in our hearts Bob’s relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the North Chapel of Forest Lawn Crematorium, Camden Valley Way, Leppington on Friday, 24th February 2017 commencing at 11am.
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Unlike the Vikings we don’t have a Valhalla, where old warriors who die meet in the great drinking Hall, but we do have the Great Muster Room in the Sky. Soon our old Campbelltown Warriors will be there having an ‘End of shift BBQ and a few Beers’ together along with the other 35 Division workmates who are waiting for them.
It just goes to show that our time is limited on this mortal coil, so enjoy it while we can.
Richard John MEREDITH
03/08/2017
Richard John MEREDITH
aka Rick, Mero
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 20463[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 15 October 1977
Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 October 1982
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Sutherland Police Rescue Squad
Service: From? ? pre October 1982? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rick joined the NSW Ambulance Service in his earlier career and worked from Ambulance Stations such as Randwick in the 1970’s and is described as a ” Wag ” and a Vietnam Veteran. He participated in Course 1 of the Paramedic Course with NSWAS.
Rick was a Paramedic with the NSW Ambulance Service and assisted in the training of Police Rescue Squad members in First Aid.
Rick left the NSWAS and joined the NSWPF, eventually moving into the Police Rescue Squad where his Paramedic training came in handy.
It has been reported that Rick had been ill for quite some time but you wouldn’t know it to look at him and he would never complain about his illness.
Peter Charles DORTER
03/08/2017
Peter Charles DORTER
( late of Duncraig, W.A. )
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 4103
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years of Service with W.A. Police
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 3 August 1996
Born: 12 September 1941
Died on: Tuesday 14 June 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 74
Funeral date: Monday 20 June 2016 @ 10am
Funeral location: West Chapel in PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park, Whitfords Avenue, Padbury, W.A.
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
Bien Hoa, Vietnam. 1965-07. Private Peter Dorter of Perth, WA, relaxes at the edge of the airfield after an operation by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).
[alert_yellow]PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
DORTER:
The Funeral for the late Retired Police Officer Mr Peter Dorter 4103 of Duncraig will assemble at the West Chapel in PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park, Whitfords Avenue, Padbury for a Cremation Service to commence at 10.00am on MONDAY (20.6.2016).
Vale
54029 Peter Charles Dorter. Peter was a member of Anti-Tank Platoon 1 RAR (First Tour Vietnam 65/66). Peter’s funeral will be held at Pinnaroo Cemetery, Perth WA at 10:00am on Monday 20th June. Veterans are requested to wear medals.
John became a Paraplegic when injured on duty during his Probation in 1969 and was invited by Commissioner Norm Allen to remain in the Force after suffering his injury. He retired HOD in 1982.
Perhaps some members on here will remember John KIDD a former HWP Cyclist, who was involved in a serious accident with a brewery truck in the inner city about 1975 and as a result ended up a Paraplegic in a wheel chair. John as also a Vietnam Vet. and instead of being boarded out ( of NSW Police Force ) he wanted to continued as he was very interested in surveillance and collating of evidence, so in a wheel chair he was transferred to Lismore and worked with Detectives in charge of running sheets on some very heavy incidents such as the Murwillumbah Bank Robber, the double beach murders at Kingscliff, a couple of other serious murders involving Mr Asia Syndicate.
John carried on a brilliant job and he stayed in the job until about 15 years ago when his health failed him, he had all sorts of problems including having both legs amputated.
John, under the circumstances, done a great job, he was very popular with his fellow workers.
Unfortunately John passed away last Friday he was about 69 – 70 old.
The President, Committee and Members of the Retired Police Association of the Northern Territory extend their deepest sympathy to Crasher’s family, former colleagues and friends
Member of the NT Police Force 31.10.1961 – 29.11.1995
The President, Executive and Members of the Northern Territory Police Association express their condolences to Crasher’s family, friends and colleagues on their loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
The Canberra Times Thursday 4 November 1965 page 27 of 32
Green lights
The Cooma branch of the Road Safety Council will soon launch a big campaign to make the public more road safety conscious.
The newly elected president of the council, Mr Kevin Kleist, said yesterday that the branch’s annual meeting on Monday had voted unanimously to launch the campaign.
The branch is planning three initial projects: a headlight efficiency test for the town’s motorists; a bicycle testing service for the children, and a “Keep the Christmas Tree Green Project.”
A tree erected in the town would be covered with green fairy lights.
Every time there was an accident in the district during the holiday period a green light would be replaced with a red one.
A public meeting will be held on November 15 to create interest in the campaign.
The annual meeting elected Senior Constable Cliff Oakman and Mr Lou McCausland as vice-presidents and Mr. Bill Tonner as secretary and treasurer.
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Sunday 3 August 1958 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 26 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 8 September 1958 ( aged 21 years, 9 months, 0 days )
Constable 1/c – appointed 8 September 1964
Senior Constable – appointed 8 September 1968
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 September 1974
Senior Sergeant – retirement
Secondary Training: Commenced Monday 6 April 1959. Finished Friday 15 May 1959
Stations: ?, Traffic with the Triumph Tiger Sidecar Outfits in the 1960’s – Blacktown, Auburn ( around 1979 / 1981 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )- retirement
Service: From Sunday 3 August 1958to 13 April 1989 = 30 years, 8 months, 10 days Service
Age at Retirement: 52 years, 4 months, 5 days
Time in Retirement: 26 years, 5 months, 22 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 2/c )
1st Clasp to Nation Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 2/c )
Anniversary of National Service 1951 – 1972 Medal – granted 18 January 2002 ( Bombardi )
National Police Service Medal – posthumously awarded to his wife at Harold’s funeral – but Awarded on 23 June 2015 ( Sgt 2/c )
Born: Tuesday 8 December 1936
Died on: Monday 5 October 2015 about 4.30pm at home
Cause: ?
Age: 78 years, 9 months, 27 days
Nominal Roll of NASHOS:
Service: Army
Service #: 2.747613
Rank: Gunner
Date of Intake: 18 August 1955
NS Training: 12 NST Battalion
Follow up Training: 17th LAA & 32nd Heavy Regiment
Basic Training: Holsworthy, NSW
Medals: ADM ANSM
Funeral date: Thursday 15 October 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral, scheduled for the 13 October, is altered. New time / date is:
Thursday 15 October 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street, MINCHINBURY
Buried at: Pinegrove Memorial Park
Harold Alfred MORFOOT
His leather cap sits in pride of place in our lounge room. He loved bikes and even a year before he died about age 77, with replacement hips, knees and a shoulder he managed to throw his leg over onto my bike and sat there with a smile on his face for a while. Cheers Guys, Morf.
My Dad, Retired Sen Sgt Harry Morfoot. This pic is of him in 1960 when he rode the Triumph Tiger Sidecar outfits in Blacktown’s Patrol.
Memorial: a park bench seat. The seat is adjacent tothe Victoria Park Memorial and inscribed with a plaque in recognition of Harry and Tom. ( see article below )
HAROLD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MAN, HIS SERVICE, LIFE AND DEATH ARE WELCOME.
Harry Morfoot:An enduring legacy The work of a 40-year veteran police officer and national serviceman has been recognised with the unveiling of a distinctive tribute in western Sydney.
Harry Morfoot was a member of NSW Police Force from1959 to 1989, attaining the rank of Senior Sergeant. But Mr Morfoot’s life of service didn’t end there. In retirement, he set about forming the Penrith City Sub-Branch of the Australian National Servicemen’s Association,assisted military veterans and was also a tireless workerfor charity.
In 2015, he received the Seniors Week Local AchievementAward for the Mulgoa Electorate. Presenting the award,Ms Tania Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa said, “Harry dedicateda large portion of his time to serving, supporting, and caringfor the welfare of community members who served our nationand their families”.
“I feel very humbled and grateful for the special recognition”,Mr Morfoot said at the presentation of the Seniors Week award.
Sadly, Harry Morfoot passed away later in 2015 at age 78,but that’s still not the end of the story. Earlier this year, Harrywas commemorated by Penrith City Council with a specialtribute – a bench seat in Victoria Park, St Marys.
Graham Larkham ( NSWPF # 13428 ) is a retired Sergeant and was a friend andcolleague of Harry and a fellow National Serviceman (Nasho).
He takes up the story: A FITTING TRIBUTE
On 23 May 2021, the Penrith Australian National Servicemen’sAssociation held its 15th Anniversary Memorial and TributeLaying Ceremony in Victoria Park, St Marys.
The ceremony was attended by Federal and State Membersof Parliament, dignitaries from returned services organisations,the Nepean PAC, and members of the public.
During the Memorial, the Mayor of Penrith City, KarenMcKeown OAM, unveiled a tribute to former Senior SergeantHarry Morfoot and sub-branch co-founder, Mr Tom Kelly,in the form of a park bench seat. The seat is adjacent tothe Victoria Park Memorial and inscribed with a plaque in recognition of Harry and Tom.
A lot of young men including Harold Alfred Morfoot wereconscripted into National Service. In August 1955 Harry startedhis National Servicemen’s duties at 12NST Battalion. Afterinitial training, he continued training with the Royal AustralianArtillery.
After retiring from a 40 year career with NSW Police, heformed the Penrith Sub-Branch, (Penrith City AustralianNational Servicemen’s Association Inc.) in 2002 and maintainedmembership up until his passing in 2015.
Harry was of a generation that rolled their own cigarettes.His habit of flapping his elbows whilst simultaneously rolling acigarette and talking, earned him the nickname ‘Flaps Morfoot’.
Upon his passing in October 2015, a joint NationalServicemen’s Association – NSW Police Funeral was held, andtributes flowed from Federal and State Members of Parliament.
The Penrith Australian National Servicemen’s Associationcarries on the legacy of Harry Morfoot’s work. Our 2022parade will be held on 22 May. All National Servicemen arewelcome.
Harry Morfoot’s memory and legacy lives on at Victoria Park, St Marys.
On Police memorial sites The bench seat remembering Harry Morfoot is the latest publictribute to those who served the people of NSW.
The locations of some memorials are well known.
For example, Glen McEnallay Reserve near Mascot, and theJim Affleck Bridge near Campbelltown mark the locationswhere these NSW Police Officers made the ultimate sacrificein the protection of the community.
Other public tributes may not be as widely known.Sometimes, the Police Association is contacted about alocal memorial. When this happens, it is usually becausethe memorial has fallen into disrepair or requires vegetationcontrol. We are aware of several Facebook pages with devotedadministrators keeping track of grave sites and memorials.In the lead up to Police Remembrance Day on 29 September2021, we’re keen to profile some of these and also invitecurrent serving members and associate members to send usphotos of memorials in your area to policenews@pansw.org.au Please include information about who the memorial isdedicated to, key dates on the memorial and its exact location.
Secondary Training at Police Training Centre, Redfern. Class 60 Intake. Commenced training on 3 August 1958. Commenced Secondary training 6 April 1959. Completed 15 May 1959. Photo taken April 1959 Back Row ( L-R ) F. STEWART, P. JONAS, Harry MORFOOT, A. HOLLAND, R. BROWNE, Thomas Gordon CUTHBERT, K. HUNTER, A. PETRIE, K. MURPHY, A. DAWSON, R. MANSFIELD, B. NEAVES, B. RASSMUSSEN, Arthur Edward GROCH 3rd ROW: B. MARTIN, M. TUMETH, B. JARRATT, P. SLETTEN, D. SMITH, M. McDONALD, G. IVANOFF, J. ELSWORTHY, C. SWALES, V. RIDDOCH, J. CHAPMAN, J. McDONALD, Roy James SECKOLD, B. MILWARD 2nd ROW: E. WHITE, S. ELVINS, D. MacDONALD, R. HILL, W. CULLEN, R. SMITH, F. DELAMARE, W. PEARCE, N. HUNTER, Warren SKINNER, S. MERTON, C. TREMBATH 1st ROW: Sgt HALL, A. MILLBANK, B. LYONS, V. DAVIS, B. SHOOBERT, J. JENSON, N. HOBART ( P/W ), Sgt BARKER, Sgt STIGOR, Sgt Ernie PORCH, J HARRISON ( P/W ), G. YOUNG, B. PETERSON, E. HOPTON, R. GIBSON Absent: B.H. OAKLEY # 9104 It was noticed, on 11 Feb 2025, that Alfred John EDWARDS # 9112 is not in this photo for some reason. He also did not appear in the Class list for Class 060.
Rear of Class 060 photo
Harry Morfoot, past President of the Penrith City Nashos National Servicemen’s Association.
Harry, a National Service veteran was 78.
Harry had been President of the Penrith City Nashos for more than a decade, when he resigned earlier this year due to poor health. He will always be remembered for his role in developing the Nashos in the Penrith area.
In 2002 Harry and Tom Kelly were members of the Blue Mountains Nasho Sub-Branch, when they thought it was time to form a branch in Penrith. From humble beginnings, the Penrith City Nashos today has around 150 members.
Harry was a tireless worker for charity and through the Nashos he was one of the figures who spearheaded fundraising drives for bodies including the Cancer Council, Salvation Army, the burns and cancer units at Concord Hospital, St John Ambulance, Defence Care and Legacy.
My sympathies go to Harry’s wife Dorothy, children and grandchildren.
Your cigarette holder has been remembered and the fact that you also stood up for your Constables within the NSW Police Force.
THANK YOU TO POLICE LEGACY, W2W COMMITTEE AND RIDERS. ( Wall toWall )
I would like to say this to you all as a retired NSW Police Officer and Wall to Wall Rider since 2012.
Like all of us, I participate in the Wall to Wall to honour fallen mates, raise much needed funds for Police Legacy and enjoy the comradery that this important event brings. Since late last year I have have been experiencing the vital work Police Legacy do first hand after the death of my father.
I was a second generation Police Officer, my dear Dad, Retired Snr Sgt Harold Morfoot (Harry or ‘H’ as he was known to his mates) passed away at home late last year at the age of 78. Dad was in the job for 30 years working the City and Western Suburbs. He was also Branch Secretary of the NSW Police Association for many years and strong advocate for Police Legacy, as he, like a lot of us also lost mates in the job. Dad also loved motorcycles and did a tenure in Traffic with the Triumph Tiger Sidecar Outfits in the 1960’s.
Dad was more than a great father, he was a close mate to me and I miss him more than I can ever explain.
As you can imagine, my mother Dorothy, his wife of 60 years was devastated by his passing and has had difficulty adjusting to life without him and we had been extremely concerned for her.
Recently a NSW Police Legacy Package was delivered to Mum. Included in the package was a Welcome letter, booklet on grief management, registration forms for her and the Police Legacy Pin. She has worn her Police Legacy Pin each day since receiving it. Mum was overwhelmed at the offers of assistance that this package has given her, and as a Coppers wife of many years she feels privileged to be as part of the Police Family and looks forward to her association with Legacy. She said wearing the Pin helps manage her grief as she knows Dad’s service was valued.
I have already sent a personal thank you letter to NSW Police Legacy but I wanted to thank the W2W Committee and each and every W2W rider as I can see the help that this package has given to Mum, a dedicated Police Officer’s wife and loving Mum who supported Dad through his 30 years in the job. In particular I would like to thank Miss Karen Murphy, Police Legacy Network Co-ordinator who forwarded the package to Mum, Sen Sgt Paul Bousefield, President and Inspector Ian Colless, Treasurer, both old workmates I have the pleasure of saying and who are instrumental in the organising of the ride as well as their Legacy and Policing Duties. I have always known that Police Legacy performs a very important role and have been impressed no end seeing it first-hand. Thank you again on behalf of my family.
Regards and ride safe.
Glen Morfoot.
Jan 2016
Dorothy Morfoot
Harold & Dorothy
Harold and some kids at Ashfield during a school visit in mid to late 1970’s
First published on 7 October 2015
Updated on 1 March 2025 with Service and age calculations together with an article from Police Association.
Arthur Stephen McKENNA
03/08/2017
Arthur Stephen McKENNA
New South Wales Police Force
Redfern Police Academy Class 083
Regd. # 9677
” Relatives ” in ” The Job ” = Grandfather – Timothy GLEESON Served in the Irish Constabulary
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 May 1960 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 18 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 4 July 1960 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 22 days )
Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.
Service: From Monday 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 = 27 years, 0 months, 14 days Service
National Service: 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal
Follow Up Training: For the next two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army.
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: None for display
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Police Awards: National Medal –granted15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
Born: Thursday 12 December 1940 in Harden, NSW
Died on: Monday 4 October 2004 in Tamworth Base Hospital, NSW
Cause: Cancer
Age: 63 yrs 9 mths 22 days
Funeral date: Thursday 7 October 2004
Funeral location: St Nicholas Catholic Church, White St, Tamworth, NSW
Funeral Type: Burial
Buried at: Lincoln Grove Gardens, 1040 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth, NSW
Grave Location: FYP – 4 – A ( Family Plot )
GPS of Grave: -31.075638 150.849480
ARTHUR is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location:
Arthur, back in the late 1970’s, was working the caged trucks of Fairfield and Cabramatta Police Stations ( both 34 Division ).
No further details are known of his death.
Arthur Stephen McKenna (extract from his Eulogy – dictated by Arthur prior to his passing)
One day reading the Sydney Morning Herald during his lunch break, he noticed an advertisement calling for people to apply for the NSW Police Force and he sent in an application.
Prior to being accepted, Arthur was called up for National Service in 1958 and underwent his medical by Dr Rag Holmes at Yass. Arthur did 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal.
The following two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army and he started on Monday, 30th May 1960 in the NSW Police Force.
After five weeks training and on the 4 July 1960, Arthur was sworn in and did 12 months probationary training when he was 19½ years.
Stationed at Darlinghurst No.3 at Taylor Square, he lived in the area for 12 months and passed his final exams and became fully fledged. On the eve of this graduation, he polished his boots with such vigour that next morning he was shocked to discover that all the leather had lifted from his boots – but his graduation proved a happy day for Arthur and his parents.
He was then stationed at Goulburn and Queanbeyan. During 1967, Arthur had the distinction of opening the door of Parliament House for the President of the United States of America – Linden B Johnstone and Deputy Prime Minister Jack McKeon.
Arthur later returned to Sydney and worked in the mid 1960’s at Regent Street No.2 Division Camperdown. Arthur and another rookie constable were called to escort prisoners to Long Bay Goal from Central Court. After setting off, the rookie, who was driving, asked Arthur which way? How do I know said Arthur, I’m from the bush to which the rookie replied so am I! After several circuits of the city they stopped and asked a policeman for directions to Long Bay.
He meritoriously served the Government and the people of NSW as a member of the NSW Police Force registered No 9677 from 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 and was honourably discharged upon reaching the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant. He was also awarded the National Medal.
Arthur had a beautiful singing voice and he was a valued and proud member of the NSW Police Choir which gave him great pleasure.
Arthur later transferred to Fairfield No.34 Division and finally to Cabramatta. He loved to work in plain clothes in court processing with great friend, Joan Lockley and had more time to spend with his young children. Later, he decided to return to uniform and took up a posting at Cabramatta where he went back on the beat.
Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.
Arthur was an avid reader and claimed to travel the world by reading books. The last book, Arthur was reading was “To Protect and to Serve” which is not only the motto of the NSW Police Force but also mirrored his devotion to his family and friends.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Thursday 11 March 1965, page 13
Queanbeyan Court: Constable says loud record was obscene
The section of the Vagrants Act, 1902, relating to the maximum penalty for offensive behaviour was criticised by a magistrate at Queanbeyan
yesterday.
Mr. Hughes. S.M., said the maximum fine of £5 was inadequate for some types of offences.
He convicted Michael James Coffey, of H.M.A.S. Melbourne, of offensive behaviour in Queanbeyan on July 24 last year.
He fined Coffey £5 and said he regretted that it was not more.
The case was heard ex-parte.
Const. Arthur Stephen McKenna told Mr. Hughes that he heard loud music coming from the Coffee Bean restaurant in Cassidy’s Arcade, Queanbeyan, on the morning of July 24.
The music was coming from a record called Bawdy Songs Go to College. The track being played was Study of Anatomy.
In the restaurant a number of people, both male and female, were sitting around.
Const. McKenna said he told Coffey that in his opinion the record was obscene.
The song was being played very loudly and could be heard from Monaro Street, the main street of Queanbeyan,. Const. McKenna said.
After convicting Coffey, Mr. Hughes commended Const. McKenna on his action.
Ashes: Sydney War Cemetery, Memorial Ave, Rookwood
Memorial located at:
Lance is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of RemembranceBUT SHOULD BE
37 years later ( 2019 ) and this man is still not recognised by the NSWPF – but WE – the people who Served in NSWPF, still Remember and Honour our Fallen
A Senior Constable Lance Meline committed self harm with a police revolver at Helensburgh Police Station on the 8 April 1982. He was apparently having trouble with hoodlums in the Helensburgh area too.
