Peter Ronald MEAGHER

15/12/2025

Peter Ronald MEAGHER

6th named murder victim of the Bondi Beach Terrorist shooting

AKA Peter MEAGHER, Pete MEAGHER

* Nickname: Marzo

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 211

New South Wales Police Force

Probationary Constable # 96587

Regd. # 22132

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Tuesday 9 April 1985 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 22 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 21 June 1985 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 3 days )

Constable – appointed 21 June 1986

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Detective Sergeant

Stations: ?, Randwick ( 15 Division )( c1980s ), ?, Maroubra ( 15 Division ), ?, Waverley ( 10 Division ), ?, Serious Crime Directorate – State Crime Command ( SCC )( Homicide Squad )( Fraud Squad )( Arson Unit )( Sgt ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 April 1985 to 23 July 2020 = 35 years, 3 months, 14 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 9 April 1985 to 23 July 2020 = 35 years, 3 months, 14 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 5 years, 4 months, 21 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 56 years, 6 months, 5 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Det SenCon )

Peter Ronald MEAGHER 02 - NSWPF 22132 - Died 14 Dec 2025

Born: Saturday 18 January 1964

Died on: Sunday 14 December 2025

Age: 61 years, 10 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Murdered – Shot – Bondi Beach Mass Shooting – Terrorist

Event location: Bondi Beach, Bondi, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: Sunday 14 December 2025

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ? TBA

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

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 2025 )

PETE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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A GoFundMe page has been established ( by others ) and can be found on this link: gofund.me/774e84e0b

My name is David Vea and I represent the players, coaches and volunteers of Randwick Rugby Club and we are distraught at the loss of one of our most loyal clubmen ever in Peter Meagher or ‘Marzo’ as everyone universally called him.

Marzo was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with over 40 years of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby. He was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known in Sydney Rugby circles. In his professional life, Peter served for almost 4 decades in the NSW Police Force and retired as a Detective Sergeant, where he was hugely respected by his Police colleagues.

Tragically, Peter was one of the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach shooting and he was sadly lost while performing yet another voluntary role as a photographer to support the ill-fated Chanukah by the Sea event. Peter developed a close affinity with the Jewish Community and supported them for many years voluntarily photographing events and the like, as a result of his wife Virginia Wynne-Markham working at Kesser Torah College in Dover Heights. They both had a strong connection with Rabbi Schlanger, who was also tragically killed at Bondi.

While we are one of the best known clubs in rugby, at our roots Randwick Rugby is simply an amateur community club. Since this awful tragedy unfolded, we have had so many people reach out to see how they could support Marzo, so our player leadership group unanimously decided to it would seek to raise funds in his honour to help financially support his devastated wife, Virginia. Therefore, we have set up this GoFundMe Page to give people the most tangible way to do so.

Virginia is dealing with unimaginable grief and huge uncertainty with the loss of her much loved husband. While they were an uncle and aunt to many nieces and nephews, Peter and Virginia had no children of their own, so he is an irreplaceable hole in her life day to day.

The tragic irony is that Peter spent so long working in the dangerous front line as a Police Officer, but was struck down in retirement while voluntarily taking photos at what was supposed to be a joyful community event in his hobby. It is really difficult to comprehend.

How Your Donation Will Help

All funds raised will go directly to support Virginia who still works fulltime and will greatly help her long-term financial security and assist with many expenses that now confront her in the short term. She is the beneficiary and will receive the funds directly.

Please Give What You Can

No amount is too small and every donation will honour Peter’s legacy and will help support Virginia which we know would have been his greatest concern. If you are unable to give any money, then you can still help by sharing this page or promoting it to your family, friends colleagues and other networks.

Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher has loyally served all parts of his community in both his professional life and voluntarily in so many areas and for so long. He has helped countless people and community groups, so selflessly over so many years and, in his family’s, darkest hour, it’s our turn to reciprocate and support them so please be generous. We also send our love to all the victims, their families and the Jewish Community at this tragic time.

Yours Sincerely

David Vea

On behalf of the Randwick Rugby Players Leadership Group

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Randwick Rugby Club Monday 15 December 2025 Sydney · 💔💔💔💔💚💚💚💚🐎🐎🐎🐎 — at Coogee Oval.

Peter MEAGHER at his Academy Class 211 - 40th Anniversary at the Goulburn Police Academy in April 2025 — Peter MEAGHER at his Academy Class 211 – 40th Anniversary at the Goulburn Police Academy in April 2025

Randwick Rugby Juniors

Monday 15 December 2025

Vale Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher

Tragically the events at Bondi yesterday have hit close to home. It is with an extremely heavy heart that Randwick DRUFC confirm the passing of the much loved First Grade Manager and loyal club volunteer Peter Meagher.

Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul their extended families, friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police (where he served for 4 decades), Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.

Our heart goes out the Jewish community and all those impacted by this terrible tragedy.

Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’

Vale Peter Meagher

Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 1:30 PM

Rs

by Rugby.com.au staff

The Rugby community is mourning the passing of Peter Meagher after the Bondi terror attacks. Photo Supplied

The entire Rugby community is mourning the passing of Randwick Rugby stalwart Peter Meagher as part of the Bondi terror attacks

Meagher served as the club’s first grade team manager, taking up the role in 2018.

He was a beloved member of the famous club, named WT (Bill) Outterside Club Volunteer of the Year in 2020.

Meagher’s comes from Rugby royalty, with multiple generations involved in the game of Rugby Union.

He is the grandson of legendary Wallaby Wally, who was inducted into the Wallabies Hall of Fame in 2012 and also proved an integral part of the club’s early years and identity.

“’Marzo’ as he was universally known, was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with decades of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby,” the club said in a statement.

“For much of the last decade Marzo has been our trusted First Grade Manager and this news has already hit our players, coaches, managers, volunteers and supporters extremely hard. Prior to that he was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known and respected in Sydney Rugby circles.

“Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul, their extended families and mountain of friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police, Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.

“We obviously extend our deepest sympathy to all the other victims, their families and loved ones and those people traumatised by this barbaric act. We also sincerely thank and are in awe of all the first responders for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with such a dangerous and challenging situation to care for those in need.

“Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’ – we all love you and will miss you greatly. We are devastated.”

“Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby Union and the Waratahs join Randwick and the entire rugby community in mourning Peter Meagher, who lost his life during Sunday’s Bondi terror attack,” a joint statement said.

“Peter was a beloved member of the Galloping Greens, dedicating countless hours as first grade team manager and a volunteer referee, and followed in the footsteps of his father Ron and grandfather Wally, a Wallabies Hall of Famer, in serving the club.

“We extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, friends and clubmates as well as all the victims of Sunday’s tragedy.

“We also thank our first responders, emergency services and everyday citizens for their selfless heroism in the face of terror.

“Rest In Peace, Marzo.”

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/vale-peter-meagher-20251215

After Retiring from his 40 year employ with NSWPF, Pete ( a non Jew ) was a photographer with Marzo Photography ( his own business ) doing Corporate, Event & Architectural photography from Botany, NSW.

He was performing this task in Archer Park ( 25 Campbell Pde ), at Bondi Beach, NSW, for the Chanukah ( Hanukkah ) celebrating the first day of the Jewish holiday when he was gunned down and murdered, together with 15 others murdered and near 30 additional people shot, by two Terrorists who were father and son.

He was also the current Manager at Randwick Rugby Club.

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Further details to follow.

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
14 December 2025

Updated 21 December 2025 with GoFundMe details.

Stephen Bruce SHEAVES

15/12/2025

Stephen Bruce SHEAVES

AKA Steve SHEAVES, STEPHEN SHEAVES, SHEAVESY, SHEAVSY, SHEAVSIE

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 103

NSW Police Cadet # 1860

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 3310

Regd. # 11500

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as a Police Cadet, on Monday 12 August 1963 ( aged 17 years, 0 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Tuesday 20 July 1965 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 20 July 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 20 October 1974

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 14 May 1983

Last appears in the 1987 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1988 issue

Final Rank: = Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations: ?, North Coast District ( c1968 ), ‘D’ District ( c1969 ),

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 August 1963 to ? ? c1987 = 24 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? c1987 = 24 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 38 years, ? months, ? days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = ? years, ? months, ? days

NASHOS

Service name: Royal Australian Army Service Corp.

Service number: 2786431

Rank: Private

Unit Name: Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force: 8 Jan 1968 – 3 Dec 1968

Date of birth: 20 Jul 1946

Place of birth: Paddington, NSW

Date of intake: ?

Date of exit: ?

Total Days: ?

NS Training: ?

National Service: Yes

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: None for display

Sawtell R.S.L. Memorial Wall plaque to Stephen Bruce SHEAVES # 2786431

Police Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )

Stephen Bruce SHEAVES 01A - NSWPF 11500 - Died 27 Sept 2025

Born: Saturday 20 July 1946 at Paddington, NSW

Died on: Saturday 27 September 2025

Age: 79 years, 2 months, 7 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Private Cremation

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: Sawtell R.S.L. Memorial Wall, Sawtell, NSW

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )

STEVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Our condolences to Natalie & son, Ben and family.

Stephen Bruce SHEAVES 01 - NSWPF 11500 - Died 27 Sept 2025

Upon joining the NSW Police Cadets, Steve was described as:

5′ 9.5″ tall

12 stone 10 lb in weight

Blue eyes, Fair hair, Fair complexion and was a School Student having obtained the Intermediate Certificate.

During his Cadet training, he was sent to Police H.Q. ( 20 Division ).

Steve was ‘ Called Up ‘ for National Service Training for period 31 March 1966 – 27 October 1967 and Served in Vietnam.

Class 103 of 1965 — Police Training Centre – Redfern Class 103 Attested on Monday, 10 May 1965
John Walker – top row – 2nd from right.
Photo from John Walker – 2020
‘possibly’ Kenneth Owen EARL # 11490 – Back row – 9th from right

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Cal
10 December 2025

Larry William BRIDGE

15/12/2025

Larry William BRIDGE

AKA Larry BRIDGE, Bridgie, Bridgey

* Nickname: ?

Late of West Haven, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 159

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 18169

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 April 1978 ( aged 31 years, 7 months, 5 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 26 June 1978 ( aged 31 years, 9 months, 14 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1983

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 26 June 1987

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, Firearms Registry – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 April 1978 to 8 September 1993 = 15 years, 4 months, 22 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From 17 April 1978 to 8 September 1993 = 15 years, 4 months, 22 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 32 years, 0 months, 1 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 46 years, 11 months, 27 days

NASHOS

Service name: Australian Army

Service number: 2786506

Rank: Lance-Bombardier

Unit Name: Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery – Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery 16 March 1968 – 18 March 1969

Date of birth: ?

Place of birth: ?

Date of intake: ?

Date of exit: ?

Total Days: 365

NS Training: ?

National Service: YES

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: None for display

We have received advice of the death today, Tuesday 9 September 2025 of Larry William Bridge. He would have turned 79 later this week.

Larry died suddenly at home. He was a National Serviceman who served with the Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery in Vietnam from March 1968 until March 1969.

After his military commitment, Larry had a distinguished career with the NSW Police Force. Funeral details will be supplied when arranged.

RIP Larry William Bridge

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

pjbruce88@outlook.com

Death Notice – 2786506 Larry William Bridge – RAA

Awards: National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( Sgt )

Born: Thursday 12 September 1946 in Sydney, NSW

Died on: Tuesday 9 September 2025

Age: 78 years, 11 months, 28 days ( 3 days shy of his 79th birthday )

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: Home

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 29 September 2025 @ 10am

Funeral location: Uniting Church, Bold St, Laurieton, NSW

Mid North Coast Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )

LARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
11 September 2025

Lionel Duff KELLOCK

15/12/2025

Lionel Duff KELLOCK APM

AKA Lionel KELLOCK

Late of Malabar, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:

G.D. KELLOCK, NSWPF # ????

Dianne R. CAREY aka D.R. KELLOCK, ( f ) NSWPF # 17287 ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern or Police Training College – Penrith – Class # ? ? ?

NSW Police Cadet # 0806

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7412

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 13 April 1949 ( aged 15 years, 7 months, 15 days )

Commenced National Service during December 1951 and enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aircraftsman, completing the required service in March 1953.

Probationary Constable- appointed 29 August 1952 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1968

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 August 1975

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Inspector – appointed 26 March 1982

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed 15 May 1985

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, “possibly” Internal Affairs, ?

Service: From 13 April 1949 to ? ? 1991 = 40+ years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: Silver Baton Award ( Police ) – 1952

National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( C/Supt )

Silver Jubilee Medal – granted 1 August 1977

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 12 June 1989 ( C/Supt )

Aircraft Lionel Duff KELLOCK, APM – Anniversary of National Service 1951 – 1972 Medal – granted 21 January 2002

Lionel Duff KELLOCK 02 - NSWPF 7412 - Died 19 April 2022

Born: Tuesday 29 August 1933

Died on: Tuesday 19 April 2022

Age: 88 years, 7 months, 21 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 5 May 2022 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

LIVE STREAM PIN: TBA Email: TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( 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 ( August 2025 )

LIONEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Police Widow, Ruth Ada KELLOCK, passed away on 4 March 2023.

Her funeral was held at Boland funeral Chapel, 29 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra, NSW on Wednesday 15 March 2023 @ 2pm.

Lionel Kellock Obituary

KELLOCK
Lionel Duff

Passed away peacefully on 19th April 2022.

Loving husband to Ruth.

Adored father/father in law to Dianne and Kevin, Lynne and John.

Proud grandfather to Scott, Sam and Ryan.
Old pop to Maddy, Ashleigh, Mia and Olivia.

Always in Our Hearts.

The funeral Service will be held at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, South Chapel on Thursday 5th May at 2pm.

Published by The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 27, 2022.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 19 December 1979, page 8

Police awarded study grants

Four police officers from NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Federal Police are to receive grants for overseas study, the Minister for Administrative Services, Mr McLeay, announced yesterday.

The grants, worth $5,000 each, are the first to be awarded under a special study grants scheme, open to police throughout Australia. They will be awarded annually.

The successful applicants are Sergeant First Class Lionel Duff Kellock, NSW, Senior Sergeant Francis Michael Rynne, Queensland, Sergeant First Grade Ronald John Martin, Tasmania and Inspector Alan John Sing, Australian Federal Police (Sydney).

Sergeant Martin will go overseas to research methods of detection and investigation of arson incidents. Senior Sergeant Rynne will research the nature and scope of police training and education. Sergeant Kellock will study police internal affairs and investigation in overseas police forces.

Inspector Sing will use his grant to research social, judicial and legislative attitudes and trends and consequent

relationships to human rights, the law of arrest, ; the law of search and seizure and the admissibility of self-incriminating evidence.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110974478

The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 5 March 1953 page 3

Lionel Duff KELLOCK 01 - NSWPF 7412 - Died 19 April 2022

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18360093

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
20 August 2025

Donald Roy PATERSON

15/12/2025

Donald Roy PATERSON

AKA Don PATERSON, Patto, Donald PATERSON

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 9183

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 November 1958 ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )

Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 November 1964

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 17 November 1968

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 20 November 1981

Last appears in the 1988 ‘Stud Book’ as a Sgt 2nd Class but not the 1989 issue.

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: Don Served in Cyprus as a United Nations Civilian Police officer ( sometime between 1964 – 1976 ), ?, S.T.P. @ Traffic Branch, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( S.T.P. )( June 1966 – ), ?, Fairfield ( 34 Division )( early 1980s )( Sgt ), ?

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 November 1958 to ? ? c1989? = 31+ years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 17 November 1958 to ? ? c1989? = 31+ years, ? months, ? days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: ? years, ? months, ? days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = ? years, ? months, ? days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 2/c )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 2/c )

Don PATERSON 01 - NSWPF 9183 - Died 14 May 2024Sgt 2/c - taken in the meal room of the old Fairfield Police Station, Smart St, Fairfield, NSW in the 1980s. — Sgt 2/c – taken in the meal room of the old Fairfield Police Station, Smart St, Fairfield, NSW in the 1980s.

Born: Thursday 18 April 1929

Died on: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Age: 95 years, 0 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive

Cause: Age

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

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 ( July 2025 )

DON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Back left: Bob McDonagh ( # 8565 ), Don Paterson ( # 9183 ), Warren McDonald, Col Pateman ( # 16846 ), Bruce McKeachie ( # 6785 ), Trevor Tobin ( # 14323 ) taken in 1980s in the meal room at the old Fairfield Police station, Smart St, Fairfield, NSW. — ( L – R ): Col PATEMAN ( # 16846 ), Warren McDONALD ( # ????? ), Sgt Don **PATERSON** ( # 9183 ), Bob **McDONAGH** ( # 8565 ), Bruce **McKEACHIE** ( # 6785 ), Trevor TOBIN ( # 14323 ) taken in 1980s in the meal room at the old Fairfield Police station, Smart St, Fairfield, NSW.

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Cal
29 July 2025

William Joseph KIERSE

15/12/2025

William Joseph KIERSE

AKA Bill KIERSE, Billy KIERSE, William KIERSE

* Nickname: KIERSEY, Pa

Late of Wollongong, NSW

Shake the hand that shook the world

Relations in ‘the job’ Simon KIERSE, NSWPF # 31798 ( Son )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 107

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11937

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 16 May 1966 ( aged 29 years, 10 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 27 June 1966 ( aged 30 years, 0 months, 5 days )

Constable – appointed 27 June 1967

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 27 June 1975

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 April 1982

Final Rank: = Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations: Five Dock ( 9 Division )( GDs ), West District ( 1968 / 1969 ), Grenfell, Captains Flat, Wollongong ( 82 Division )( GDs )( 1980s ), Wollongong – Breath Analysis Section ( B.A.S. ), Cronulla ( 24 Division ), Sutherland ( 24 Division ), Engadine ( 24 Division )( GDs )(1980s ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 16 May 1966 to 27 June 1993 = 27 years, 1 months, 11 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 16 May 1966 to 27 June 1993 = 27 years, 1 months, 11 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 0 months, 5 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 31 years, 11 months, 8 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1982 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )

Born: Monday 22 June 1936 in Coolgardie, W.A.

Died on: Wednesday 4 June 2025 in his sleep

Age: 88 years, 11 months, 13 days

Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive

Cause: Dementia & Diabetes ( Type II )

Event location: Home ( Nursing home – Woonona, NSW )

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 12 June 2025 @ 9.30am

Funeral location: H. Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, NSW

Wollongong Police District performed the Official Police Guard of Honour

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: H. Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2025 )

Pa is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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William Joseph Kierse

of Wollongong

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday 4^th June 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Daisy.

Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Margaret, Simon and Adele.

Much loved Grandpa of Emily, Laura, Hannah, Justin, and Megan.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Frank and Gloria, and favourite uncle to many.

William will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.

Aged 88 Years
Always Loved and Sadly Missed

Relatives and friends are invited to attend William’s funeral service to be held at H.Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Thursday 12^th June 2025 at 9.30am.

William Joseph Kierse – Funeral Announcement

Class 107 - May 1966 - Redfern Academy — Class 107 – May 1966 – Redfern Academy

Class 107

William Joseph KIERSE 01 - NSWPF 11937 - Died 4 June 2025

Class 107 - 06 - Csts from 9 Division - 1966 — Class 107 – May 1966. Most probably the blokes stationed in 9 Division ( Five Dock etc )
( L – R )
?, ?, ?, William Joseph **KIERSE** # 11937, ?, ?

Most probably at the presentation of his National Medal in 1982 - William Joseph KIERSE, # 11937

William Joseph KIERSE 02 - NSWPF 11937 - Died 4 June 2025

Sergeants Course # 69 – Class 2 Back Row ( L – R ) R. OAKMAN # 11884, J. PRYOR # 12020, B. McMURRAY # 11903, C. CAMERON # 11142, B. WESTERHUIS # 11978, J. HALL, K. BRADLEY # 11926, J. READING # 11894

Middle Row B. SAUNDERS # 12111, R. STEER # 12067, G. COVENEY # 11947, R. McSWEENEY # 11692, P. MORRIS # 11948, A. MILROY # 12145, C. COLMAN # 12030, Bill KIERSE # 11937

Front Row R. NICOL # 11941, James UNDERHILL # 10904 ( Inst ), A. McDONALD ( Inst ), J. PORTER # 8559 ( Dir ), B. DUNN # 7987 ( Inst ), R. WALKER # 9322 ( Inst ), C. WARRY # 12040

William Joseph KIERSE 04 - NSWPF 11937 - Died 4 June 2025 — William Joseph KIERSE
AKA Bill KIERSE, Billy KIERSE, William KIERSE
Nickname: KIERSEY, Pa

* Story behind any Nickname: Pa: Because of his gentle and calm nature.

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
9 June 2025

Updated 27 June 2025 with Sergeants Course # 69 – Class 2 photo

Updated 28 July 2025 – Live Stream added.

Updated 5 August 2025 with Class photo and associated links.

RODNEY ATHOL HOULT

15/12/2025

RODNEY ATHOL HOULT

AKA ROD HOULT, RODNEY HOULTY, HOULTY, HOLTY

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 129

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14990

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 ( aged 26 years, 6 months, 6 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 13 December 1971 ( aged 26 years, 7 months, 17 days )

Constable – appointed 13 December 1972

Appears in the 1975 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1977 issue

Final Rank: = Constable

Stations: ? , Enfield ( 9 Division ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1971 to 23 November 1975 = 4 years, 0 months, 22 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 November 1971 to 23 November 1975 = 4 years, 0 months, 22 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 30 years, 6 months, 28 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 49 years, 5 months, 25 days

NASHOS

Service name: Royal Australian Navy

Service number: R59443

Rank: Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic

Branch: Marine Engineering

Unit Name: Start End

HMAS Vendetta	20 Sep 1965	03 Oct 1965
HMAS Vendetta	25 May 1966	11 Jun 1966
HMAS Sydney	21 May 1968	13 Jun 1968
HMAS Sydney	13 Nov 1968	28 Nov 1968
HMAS Sydney	08 Feb 1969	25 Feb 1969
HMAS Sydney	08 May 1969	30 May 1969
HMAS Sydney	17 Nov 1969	05 Dec 1969
HMAS Sydney	16 Feb 1970	05 Mar 1970
HMAS Sydney	21 Oct 1970	12 Nov 1970
HMAS Sydney	15 Feb 1971	04 Mar 1971
HMAS Sydney	26 Mar 1971	08 Apr 1971
HMAS Sydney	13 May 1971	01 Jun 1971
HMAS Sydney	20 Sep 1971	16 Oct 1971

Date of birth: 26 April 1945

Place of birth: Tenterfield, NSW

Date of intake: ?

Date of exit: ?

Total Days: ?

NS Training: ?

National Service: ?

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: None for display

Rodney Athol HOULT 01 - NSWPF 14990 - Died 18 May 2025

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Thursday 26 April 1945

Died on: Sunday 18 May 2025

Age: 80 years, 0 months, 22 days

Organ Donor: No – age restrictive

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 11am

Funeral location: the Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend

Liverpool City P.A.C. will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour

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 ( May 2025 )

ROD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Class 129 - 13 December 1971 - part of Class — Class 129 – 13 December 1971 – part of Class

Class 129 - Redfern Police Academy. Entered Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 and were Sworn In on Monday 13 December 1971. — Class 129 – Redfern Police Academy. Entered Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 and were Sworn In on Monday 13 December 1971.

* Story behind any Nickname:

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973),

Thursday 23 February 1961 (No.19), page 724

APPOINTMENTS; RETIREMENTS AND DISMISSALS.

THE following appointments, retirements and dismissals are notified by the Public Service Board:—

APPOINTMENTS

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Prime Minister’s Department.

Department of the Treasury

Taxation Branch.

Clerical Assistant, Grade 1, Fourth Division—……, Rodney Athol Hoult,…….

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241004453

Prior to joining the Navy, Rod worked at the Department of Treasury within the Taxation Branch.

He then joined the Navy and then the NSWPF.

After his 4 years Service with NSWPF he joined the NSW Public Service as a Terminal and Communications Operator as of the 7 July 1976.

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 7 January 1977 (No.3 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 47

SPECIAL GAZETTE UNDER THE “PUBLIC SERVICE ACT, 1902”

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

Janet Lorraine Cowan, Clerical Assistant, 16th August, 1976. Wendy Anne Harper, Clerical Assistant, 12th August, 1976.

Rodney Athol Hoult, Terminal and Communications Operator, 7th July, 1976.

Victoria Ann Lewis, Clerical Assistant, 26th March, 1976. Jennifer Margot Loosemore, Typist, 1st January, 1976.

Kathleen Averil Moran, Clerical Assistant, 1st April, 1976. Betty Parkes, Clerical Assistant, 1st November, 1976.

Dorothy Rose Robinson, Clerical Assistant, 18th February, 1976.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220121140

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
26 May 2025

Reginald Gordon TELFORD

15/12/2025

Reginald Gordon TELFORD

AKA Reg TELFORD

* Nickname: ?

Formerly of Femmount ; Late of Valla Beach, NSW.

I have no time for slow learners

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:

J. TELFORD, NSWPF # ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 111

the Last Class to be issued with the Webley Scott semi auto pistol

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12669

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 15 May 1967 ( aged 24 years, 0 months, 12 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 26 June 1967 ( aged 24 years, 1 month, 23 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 26 June 1976

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 March 1984 ( Seniority date = 26 January 1984 )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 May 1995

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: Petersham ( 11 Division )( Pro Cst )( 1967 ), Leichhardt ( 8 Division )( 1968 ), North Coast District ( 1969 ) – Maclean ( 1968 – 4 years ), Baradine ( 1972 – 9 years )( Lock-up-Keeper ), Coonamble ( 1981 – 3.5 years )( Lock-up-Keeper ), Bellingen ( 1984 – 14 years )( Sgt )( OIC ) – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 15 May 1967 to 23 July 1998 = 31 years, 2 months, 8 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 15 May 1967 to 23 July 1998 = 31 years, 2 months, 8 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 2 months, 20 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 26 years, 7 months, 2 days

CMF ( Citizen Military Forces )

Service name: ?

Service number: ?

Rank: ?

Unit Name: ?

Date of birth: ?

Place of birth: ?

Date of intake: ?

Date of exit: ?

Total Days: ?

NS Training: ?

National Service: ?

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: None for display

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 June 1993 ( Sgt )

NSW Police Medal with 4th Clasp – granted 12 June 2008 ( Retired Sgt )

National Police Service Medal – granted 6 July 2016 ( Retired Sgt )

Reginald Gordon TELFORD 01A - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025

Born: Monday 3 May 1943 in Hamilton, NSW

Died on: Tuesday 25 February 2025 at home – with family

Age: 81 years, 9 months, 22 days

Organ Donor: No – age restrictive

Cause: Cancer – ( Type = ? )

Event location: Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 5 March 2025 @ 10am

Funeral location: the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Dve, Coffs Harbour, NSW

All are invited to attend

the Coffs – Clarence Police District will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour

Wake location: Coffs Harbour Leagues Club, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Wake date: Wednesday 5 March 2025

Funeral Parlour: Keith Logue & Sons, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2025 )

REG is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Reginald Gordon TELFORD 01 - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025

Reginald Gordon TELFORD 02 - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025 — 2020

Redfern Police Academy - Class 111 Passing Out Parade - 26 June 1967 — Redfern Police Academy – **Class 111** Passing Out Parade – **26 June 1967**

Reginald Gordon TELFORD 03 - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025

Supt Peter WALSH & Reginald Gordon TELFORD 04 - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025 — Supt Peter WALSH # ????? & Reginald Gordon TELFORD # 12669

Reginald Gordon TELFORD 05 - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025

Reginald Gordon TELFORD dressed as a former NSW Police Trooper.

Brothers-in-LAW Bob MINNS # 11668 & Reg TELFORD # 12669

Reginald Gordon TELFORD 09 - NSWPF - Died 25 Feb 2025

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

Cal
2 March 2025

Updated on 4 March 2025 with additional stations of attachment and date calculations.

Updated 9 March 2025 with Live Stream funeral and additional photos.

Bernard Thomas WOOD

15/12/2025

Bernard Thomas WOOD

AKA Bernie WOOD, Bernard WOOD, WOODY, BT

* Nickname: ?

Late of Mollymook, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 104 ?

NSW Police Cadet # 1840

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11631

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 13 May 1963 ( aged 16 years, 7 months, 27 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 16 September 1965 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 16 September 1966

Private – Australian Army – Vietnam – 27 Nov 1967 – 12 Nov 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? February 1977 ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 16 September 1974

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 24 October 1981

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Detective Inspector

Stations: ?, ‘R’ District ( 1968 ), South District ( 1969 ), Revesby ( 19 Division ), Bankstown GDs ( 19 Division )( early 1970s ), 21 Division, Petersham Dets ( 11 Division )( 1975 ), SWOS – Sniper ( Special Weapons Operations Squad ), MCSS ( Strawberry Hills ), ?, Georges River LAC – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 13 May 1963 to 3 February 2000 = 36 years, 8 months, 21 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 13 May 1963 to 3 February 2000 = 36 years, 8 months, 21 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 53 years, 4 months, 18 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 24 years, 11 months, 18 days

NASHOS

Service name: Australian Army – Royal Australian Army Service Corps

Service number: 2786078

Rank: Private

Unit Name: Headquarters

Date of birth:

Place of birth: Sydney, NSW

Date of intake: 27 November 1967

Date of exit: 12 November 1968

Total Days: 352 days

NS Training: ?

National Service: YES

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: None for display

Bernard Thomas WOOD 02 - NSWPF 11631 - Died 31 Jan 2025

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Det SenSgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 April 2001 ( Former Insp. )

Born: Monday 16 September 1946

Died on: Friday 31 January 2025

Age: 78 years, 4 months, 15 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Renal failure

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 21 February 2025 @ 11am

Funeral location: the Holy Family Catholic Church, 65 St Vincent St, Ulladulla, NSW

All friends and colleagues are invited to attend

the South Coast Police District will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour at the Church

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2025 )

BERNIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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Condolences to Danielle, Adam and family.

Bernard Thomas WOOD

Det Course 2 of 1977 - grudge touch footie game for a keg - city v country.Belmore Park, Redfern. — Det Course 2 of 1977 – grudge touch footie game for a keg – city v country.
Belmore Park, Redfern.
( L – R ): ?, ?, ?, Bernie WOOD, ?, ?, ?, ?

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

Cal
2 February 2025

Updated 10 Feb 2025 with Funeral Service location, date & time.

Neville Herbert FLEGG

15/12/2025

Neville Herbert FLEGG

AKA Neville FLEGG

* Nickname: Fleggy

Late of Cardiff, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:

L.A. FLEGG, NSWPF # 8445 ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 110

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12472

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 22 years, 8 months, 10 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 3 April 1967 ( aged 22 years, 9 months, 24 days )

Constable – appointed 3 April 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 April; 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 26 June 1984

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, North East District ( 1969 ), ?, Accident Investigation Squad – Newcastle ( O.I.C. )( Sgt )( 1990 – Retirement )

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 20 February 1967 to 7 July 2000 = 33 years, 4 months, 17 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 20 February 1967 to 7 July 2000 = 33 years, 4 months, 17 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 56 years, 0 months, 27 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 24 years, 5 months, 25 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( Sgt )

Commissioner’s Commendation for Service – Awarded to recognise outstanding service – Retired Sgt Neville Herbert FLEGG

Born: Saturday 10 June 1944

Died on: Wednesday 1 January 2025

Age: 80 years, 6 months, 22 days

Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 17 January 2025 @ 11am

Funeral location: Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, 405 Cessnock Rd, Ryhope, NSW

LIVE STREAM

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals, 177 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW

Buried at: Cremated

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2025 )

NEVILLE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Our deepest condolences to Carol, family & friends.

It is believed that Neville Flegg was also a member of 2 Military Police Company, Ingleburn, NSW, with Keith KERR, Steve OFFEN, Bluey SMITH, Henry JOHNSON, Bill TAYLOR and Barry LEWIS.

Neville Herbert FLEGG 01 - NSWPF 12472 - Died 28 Dec 2024 — Neville Herbert FLEGG
AKA Neville FLEGG
Nickname: Fleggy

Class 110 at Redfern Police Academy. 160 members in the Class who were Sworn In on 3 April 1967. Back Row ( L - R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ( 28 ) 4th Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 30 ) 3rd Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 ) 2nd Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 33 ) Front Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER # 12529, ?, Jan SHAW ( Female ), ?, ?, Sgt HORDER, Sgt Brian ANDREWS # 7525 or 9171 , ?, ?, ?, Roger DeLivera # 12493, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 ) Total = 153 — **Class 110** at Redfern Police Academy.
160 members in the Class who were Sworn In on 3 April 1967.
Back Row ( L – R )
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ( 28 )
4th Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 30 )
3rd Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 )
2nd Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 33 )
Front Row:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER # 12529, ?, Jan SHAW ( Female ), ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Roger DeLivera # 12493, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? ( 31 )
Total = 153

Class 110 - All the Police cyclist's from that Class. Sworn in 3 April 1967. Back Row ( L - R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Front Row: ?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER, ?, 'the Black Prince' Roger DeLivera ( born in Sri Lanka ) — **Class 110** – All the Police cyclist’s from that Class. Sworn in 3 April 1967.
Back Row ( L – R ):
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?
Front Row:
?, ?, ?, Ron SADLER, ?, ‘the Black Prince’ Roger DeLivera ( born in Sri Lanka )

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Monday 12 March 1990, page 2

IN BRIEF

Information on bus crash

NSW police are looking for a motorist who they believe may have crucial information about last December’s bus tragedy at Kempsey.

Thirty-five people were killed when two coaches collided on the Pacific Highway at about 3.30am on December 22.( 1989 )

Sergeant Neville Flegg, of the Accident Investigation Squad at Newcastle, said police were anxious to speak to a man who was seen driving a small green Datsun panel van south along the Pacific Highway in the Clybucca area about the time of the crash.

Any information regarding the driver can be telephoned to the squad at Newcastle on (049) 290744.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120884387

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 22 May 1990, page 11

Second bus driver ‘ had taken drug ‘

SYDNEY: A driver involved in Australia’s worst bus crash, near Kempsey in December, had taken the drug ephedrine several hours before a head-on collision with another bus, an inquest into the smash heard yesterday.

Chief investigating officer Sergeant Neville Flegg told Glebe Coroner’s Court that McCafferty’s Coach Operator’s driver Russell Wirth had been found to have a low stimulant level in his blood – not enough to impair his driving.

Mr Wirth was killed in the accident.

However, Sergeant Flegg said, the drug’s presence and evidence that the McCafferty’s bus headlights were on high beam suggested ” a lack of control and / or concentration by Mr Wirth “.

NSW Coroner Kevin Waller has heard that the McCafferty’s bus crossed the centre line of the Pacific Highway as it travelled south at Clybucca Flats, north of Kempsey, before dawn on December 22.

Then it ploughed into a Trans City bus headed for Brisbane, killing 35 people.

Sergeant Flegg said the driver of the Trans City bus ” would have had about 1½ seconds to react and take evasive action “.

He was giving evidence on the first day of the inquest into the smash.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122248713

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Sunday 24 December 1989, page 3

Coach on wrong side, say police

KEMPSEY: NSW police have revised the death toll from Friday’s head-on bus smash on the Pacific Highway from 36 to 35.

A police spokeswoman said difficulty in identifying the dead had led to the confusion.

Incomplete passenger lists had further complicated efforts to account for those aboard the two buses, which collided along the Pacific Highway, 14km north of Kempsey about 3.30am on Friday.

Police were unable to locate the drivers’ manifests which would have provided the most accurate list of passengers, the spokeswoman said.

She said the death toll stands at 35 and 41 people were injured.

Police were investigating yesterday why one of the buses crossed to the wrong side of the road into the path of the other.

Accident Investigation Unit head Sergeant Neville Flegg said, ” There is no doubt that the south-bound coach [McCafferty’s] was on the wrong side of the road. What we are trying to determine is why. ”

Sergeant Flegg said police had interviewed the relief driver of the north bound TransCity coach but the man was unable to provide much information because he was ” dozing ” at the time of the crash.

Today, accident investigation officers are hoping to interview a pedestrian, now in Sydney, who reported a near miss between a coach and another vehicle.

They also are trying to trace three interstate drivers who reported other near misses on the highway before the crash.

The coaches involved in the near misses could not be positively identified with either of the two buses which crashed, Sergeant Flegg said.

Sergeant Flegg said passengers told police both buses were travelling at ” normal ” speeds, but he did not rule out excessive speed as a contributing factor.

Investigators at this stage did not believe mechanical failure played a part, but routine examinations were being made.

Meanwhile, families of the dead have begun the grim task of identifying their relatives in a Sydney morgue after the bodies, many mangled beyond recognition, arrived aboard a refrigerated truck..

NSW Coroner Kevin Waller has ordered police not to release the names of the dead until Wednesday.

Kempsey Hospital’s acting chief executive officer, Michael Doyle, said 10 patients remained in the hospital, with the critically injured having been flown to major centres on Friday. Most of the victims suffered chest and head injuries.

Debriefing sessions were being held over the Christmas weekend for the emergency workers who spent up to 10 hours removing dead bodies and wounded.

The local community will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in a memorial service at All Saints Anglican Church, Kempsey, at 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Brisbane journalists John and Robyn Harris and their 15-year-old son Nicky were among the 35 people killed.

Forty-eight year-old Mr Harris was an arts critic for The Sun newspaper and his wife, 51, was a casual journalist on The Sunday Sun.

Mr Harris’s last film review, on The Delinquents, appeared on Friday in the same issue which carried the front page story of the head-on collision between two buses near Kempsey.

Colleagues did not realise they were among the victims until the news was broken by his family yesterday.

A spokesman said the couple and their son were on the way to Newcastle for Christmas.

Meanwhile, the federal Opposition land transport and shipping spokesman, John Sharp, said a Coalition government would reform and partially privatise Australia’s rail system to relieve pressure on the road system,

“These measures will enable the Coalition to deal with the deterioration of the road system which has been underlined by a series of tragic accidents…,” he said in a statement

He said the Coalition wanted private enterprise to play a greater role in the railways. _

“Not only will the costs of maintaining the road system be reduced, but lives will be saved,” he said.

“Similar proposals have been success fully.developed in EC countries and will allow a greater degree of genuine competition, leading to a better and more reliable service which would be less costly.”

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120868589

NSW Police Force, on Friday 22 December 1989., a bus crash in Kempsey, New South Wales, kills 35 people.
In the early hours of 22 December 1989, two tourist coaches were involved in a head-on collision at Clybucca Flat, twelve kilometres north of Kempsey, NSW. The McCafferty’s Sydney-bound coach impacted five rows back into the cabin of the TransCity Brisbane-bound coach. Both drivers were killed instantly, another 33 passengers died, and 41 more were injured. A coroner’s inquest found that neither coach was speeding at the time of the crash, and there were no mechanical faults present in either vehicle. The inquiry ultimately found that the driver of the Sydney-bound coach fell asleep at the wheel and failed to negotiate a left-hand bend on the highway, causing the bus to cross to the wrong side of the road.
A contributing factor to the high death toll was the fact that the impact snapped seats from their anchor bolts so that both seats and passengers were hurled about the vehicles with tremendous force. Subsequently, the report from the inquiry recommended research to improve coach seating, seat anchorages and seatbelts. Better emergency exits for coaches were also recommended, as rescuers were unable to enter the wreckage immediately because the exits were 2.4m above the ground. Photo Port Macquarie News.

Kempsey Bus Crash - 22 December 1989

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