( 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 )
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.
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.
Darlinghurst ( 3 Division ) ( Jan 1957 – Oct 1959 ),
Liverpool Detectives ( 22 Division )( Oct 1959 – Nov 1968 ),
Campbelltown Detectives ( 35 Division )( Nov 1968 – ) *Campbelltown Dets had no vehicle assigned to them. The had to borrow a vehicle with no radio.,
Vice Squad ( 1997 ),
Service: From? ? pre Oct 1951?to? August 1986 = 35 years Service
Awards: 3 Commendations:
1/ Highly commended for his courage & devotion to duty displayed at Darlinghurst in 1957 on the occasion of the wounding of Detective Constable 1/c K. F. GILMOUR by a well known criminal. Detective Gilmour was seriously wounded in the right arm, which caused him to retire. The offender had been killed by Detective Gilmour discharging his service pistol. Earlier that day, the offender had shot dead a male person and wounded a woman.
2/ Commended for his role in the operation between Nov 1962 and March 1963, in an endeavour to effect the arrest of a violent criminal, who was subsequently sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on charges of rape and attempted rape.
3/ Commended for his role in the search for Monica Schofield, missing from Heathcote Hostel, East Hills, June 1963 and inquiries which resulted in the arrest of her attacker and subsequent conviction for murder.
Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 8 June 2015
For Service to veterans and their families and to the community of Smithfield
National Medal – granted ? ? 1974
Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – granted post August 1986
Born: Monday 30 August 1926
Died on: Tuesday 5 November 2019
Age: 93yrs 2mths 6days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 15 November 2019 @ 11am
Funeral location: Liverpool Cemetery, 207 Moore Rd, Liverpool, NSW
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Pre NSWPF – Bill Enlisted in the RAAF on 19 September 1944 and discharged on 10 December 1945 – reaching the rank of Leading Aircraftsman.
NSWPF Vice Squad c1979
Back Row ( L – R ) Patrick Philip CLEAR # 12440, T.M. WALSH # 12771, A.R. REID # 13046, Donald Kevin MURRAY # 12315, Eric James GOLLAN # 14665, N.J. STOVES # 11198
Detective Constable 1st Class William NEWALL, from Liverpool Police, along with other Police, were involved in the investigation into the murder of 12 year old school girl, Monica Schofield, on the 17 June 1963.
Monica was abducted on her way to East Hills Girls High School from her home at Hammondville Migrant Hostel – sometime referred to as the Heathcote Migrant Hostel and currently located at the new suburb known as Sanctuary Point.
Source: Retired Det C/Insp. William NEWALL.
Source: Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 )
Smithfield’s Douglas William (Bill) Newall receives OAM
SMITHFIELD’S Douglas William (Bill) Newall has achieved a remarkable milestone.
The 88-year-old has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday honours for his service to veterans and their families, as well as to the Smithfield community.
Mr Newall was overseas when the honour was announced on Monday.
The former president of the Smithfield RSL Sub-branch was nominated by his mate Rick Stubbs, who is the junior vice-president of the Sub-branch, as well as being one of the club’s directors.
“Bill has done a lot of amazing things for the service of NSW and the country,” he said.
“His tireless and selfless commitment to others is outstanding.
“His life’s motto is ‘always work to the benefit of others and not yourself, and you will go a long way in life’.
“If any person deserves recognition for a lifetime giving, this man does.”
Mr Stubbs said Mr Newall had dedicated about 63 years of his life to the state and country.
“He’s been in the RAAF in World War II and spent many years in the NSW Police Force,” he said. “He also joined the RSL to make a difference in the community for veterans and their families, so he is a very deserving recipient.”
Mr Newall was the president of the Smithfield RSL Sub-branch from 2012 to 2014, a member of the club since 1995 and a trustee since 1999.
He was also the president of the Smithfield RSL Sub-branch Bowling Club from 1999 to 2002. He was awarded a life membership by the RSL of Australia in 2012.
Mr Newall also made significant contributions to the Bowls (Zone 2) Association.
In 2009, he was awarded the Meritorious Service badge by NSW RSL Bowls for his dedication to the sport.
Mr Newall joined the NSW Police Force in 1951 and retired in August, 1986 as a Detective Chief Inspector.
“He was awarded the Police Long Service Medal in 1974 and the Diligent and Ethical Service Medal since retirement,” he said.
“Without the support of his wife Domenica, he wouldn’t have been able to achieve what he has over the years.”
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern – 3 August 1981
Probationary Constable – appointed 5 February 1982
Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 February 1987
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Final Rank = Detective Superintendent – Retired
Stations:Training at Academy, Waverley ( 10 Division ), Rose Bay Dets, Special Branch, Negotiators, City Central ( pre 2000 ), NSW Police 150th Anniversary Director – Major Events & Incidents Group, O.I.C. – Marine Area Command ( Water Police ), Chatswood LAC- Retirement
Service: From 4 August 1981to 29 September 2012 = 30 years, 10 months, 20 days Service
Time in Retirement: 7 years, 1 month, 1 day
Age at Retirement: 61 years, 2 months, 7 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( Det Cst )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 15 June 2010 ( Supt )
Terry was in the first ever TV show, on channel Ten at 8.30pm on 8 July 2013, called ‘Wanted’ where criminals were shown to the public as ‘Wanted’ offenders.
Taken from Australian Army – Royal Australian Corps of Military Police (with approval to share) .
Posted by Paul Hayton.
Last night, I lost another great mate, to the scourge of Cancer.
NSW Police (ret) Detective Superintendent and Military Police Special Investigation Branch Major; Terence (Terry) Charles Calov Dalton.
Its been an absolute “life experience” knowing you.
31 years ago, we met and you have never let me down. It’s been an honour calling you a brother, through the craft, the Cops and in our personal lives.
You have left a massive footprint on this crazy world.
Be proud of your achievements, none more significant than your amazing family.
Thank you for your tireless service to the community at large, you’ve allowed many of us to sleep safely at night.
I’m a much better human for knowing you TCC.
Rest in Peace my Brother.
“So Mote it Be.” ????❤️
Early knocks provided life-long lessons
“I learnt that valuable lesson early on, you’ve got to keep your eye on people” … Terence Dalton. Credit: Jacky Ghossein
RETIRING superintendent Terry Dalton has a word of advice for young police as he prepares to leave the force: “Make sure the crooks don’t win.”
It’s a sentiment the police veteran has followed all 31 years of his career – that, and make sure you duck when someone throws a punch your way.
“I learnt that valuable lesson early on, you’ve got to keep your eye on people,” he told the Herald yesterday.
Superintendent Dalton says he’s lucky he hasn’t been on the receiving end of much more violence since he copped a broken jaw during that incident, in his first weeks as a police officer in Tasmania in 1972.
He joined the Royal Hong Kong Police a few years later and in 1981 he moved back to Australia for a career in the force that earned him the nickname “the Admiral“.
It’s apt for the man who will today lead 700 officers in a march through central Sydney to commemorate 150th anniversary of policing in NSW.
On March 1, 1862, existing independent police units of the colony were amalgamated into the single NSW Police Force.
Superintendent Dalton said sodden conditions will not stop the parade.
“I think tomorrow will be a proud day for the entire NSW Police Force, just to be a part of it,” he said.
But it will be particularly poignant for him, as he leaves the force in September after more than three decades working in the water police, the police negotiators, in child protection and what used to be called “Special Branch” – which protected the world’s dignitaries here in Australia.
Superintendent Dalton was the first officer to Prince Charles’s side when a man brandishing a starter pistol fired two blank shots at the heir to the British throne during an Australia Day awards ceremony at Darling Harbour in 1994.
He has also protected the Queen, former US president George Bush, and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
The 150th Anniversary of Policing will be formally launched with the NSW force’s banner being led by a police marine contingent across Sydney Harbour from Watson’s Bay at 9am, down to Circular Quay.
A “Sea of Blue” marching contingent will then take the banner along George Street to Town Hall, arriving there for a civic reception about 10.45am.
Terence Charles Calov DALTON – 150 years of NSW Policing – 2012
Terence Charles Calov DALTON
Terence Charles Calov DALTON – TasPol member
Terence Charles Calov DALTON with Greg Martin: From Greg: One of the most professional Police Officers I have worked with the best person to lead the NSW Police for the 150th celebration worked with Terry over the years and bumped him in Sydney on a visit from the bush RIP Sir
Terry DALTON & Sgt Sean Phillips One of the nicest bosses and blokes, I ever had the fortune too have met. RIP Sir
ANZAC Day: 25 April 2010 from: Dianna Mackay RIP Terry. What a fantastic person and friend. We will miss you especially on ANZAC Day Found this photo of Rupert, Terry, Rick Steinborn and Tony Compton ANZAC Day 2010 ❤️
Terry Dalton – 8 July 2013
Terry Dalton with Wayne Harris. A million dollars worth of cattle gone. Help Wayne harris to solve this mystery. WantedTV 12 Sept 2013
Terry Dalton with Rob Roden ( Blacktown Dets ) at Police Legacy Ball.
With special guest daughter, Katie, on set of WantedTV 23 Sept 2013
Terry Dalton, Special Branch, 1989 with Nelson Mandella ( RIP )
Currently walking Coast 2 Coast walk in U.K. 50 miles down & 130 to go. – 23 May 2014
Just completed the Coast to Coast walk – 2 June 2014 Terry on the left.
Walking Camino Portugal – 1 Oct 2015
At Australian Memorial WWI France – 28 Oct 2015
Mum’ great uncle CWGC Cemetery – Belgium 31 Oct 2015 3125 Lance Cpl F.L. CALOV 56th Bn. Australian Inf. 27th September 1917
Bush Walking Tasmania – 15 April 2016
In Charleville, Qld, for WANTED story on cattle stealing – 5 September 2013
Many other links on Facebook that pay tribute to this man, and others, but the families won’t get to see those tributes because they are Private or Secret FB Groups unfortunately.
Barry, whilst still living in England, joined the Royal Air Force before emigrating to Australia with his wife, Linda, aboard the ship TV Fairstar from Southhampton.
At the time of arriving in Australia, on the 14 December 1969, he was employed in the Catering field as a Cook & Waiter.
They moved to a unit at 131 John St, Cabramatta, NSW
Barry Served in the RAF with Units: RAF White Waltham ( 1964 – 1969 ) & RAF Hereford ( 1964 – 1969 ) sub unit 114.
He held the Rank of SAC & Service # F4276992
His Australian Army Regimental # 2147621 – Commissioned on 24 August 1974 as 2nd Lieutenant. Baz left the Army Reserve holding the Rank of Captain.
Baz and Linda met as 15 year olds and have been together every since.
Barry was a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police prior to joining the NSWPF.
During his career with NSWPF, Baz was a member of the TRG ( Tactical Response Group ) and trained many Police in the use of the ( then ) new long batons ( which replaced the small rubber ‘trungens’ that we used to be issued.
He was instrumental on the inception of ‘simunition’ training, the change over from the Smith & Wesson .38 to the Glock Pistol, Mandatory OS ( Officer Survival ) tactics and training and the full time Weapons Unit.
He was also called, many times, to give ‘expert’ evidence in relation to various ‘shooting’ incidents in relation to Police related shooting incidents.
After his Policing career he joined Corrective Services in the Court system for a short time before finally giving up work to enjoy a more ‘relaxing’ life.
Prior to the invention of Facebook, Barry was an on-line member of the Policing Forum, the TBL ( or the Thin Blue Line ) – which is still an active Policing Forum which hangs off my main site – www.AustralianPolice.com.au
Barry, or ‘Barry7’, as he was known on TBL, joined TBL on 26 April 2005 – a few years before FB was ‘a thing’.
He posted over 5,760 posts on that Forum and his knowledge and expertise shone through with the way he helped other former, serving and ‘wannabe’ Police.
Barry, and others like him, put himself forward to bring vast improvements to Policing and Police safety – for the benefit of us all, and the benefit of Police who will come well and truly after we ( the old guard ) have all left this earth.
His comments and insights, on TBL, are still part of the enduring legacy that he leaves behind – for others to read and be guided & learn by.
There are, no doubt, Police who possibly owe their life to Baz – for the training he provided those people over many years.
It can never be said that Baz did not stand before an angry man – for he was always the one to ‘lead’ from the Front and By Example when the battles began and the ‘shit’ hit the fan.
The 1985 Bathurst Bikie Riots are just one example of this Bullmastiff standing up to the Rotweiler.
Eventually, when Facebook came along, communications were becoming more instantaneous and, eventually, Barry moved from the Forum style of on-line communications to the FB style, and thus – hadn’t made a Post on the TBL Forum since 23 October 2016 – but his 5,760 Posts remain.
Lots have met Barry, many more haven’t. He was always up for a chat and always up for a coffee crunch at Campbelltown when it was arranged.
Baz was always boasting about his visits to NZ to visit family ‘over the ditch’ and how extremely proud he was of his kids and grandkids. That deep love and affection is quite obvious in all the photos he has shared with us over the years.
He and Linda recently moved up the coast, from Camden, to be closer to their daughter.
Barely time for any of them to settle down in their new digs, when the old boy went into the Hospital system for a relatively minor heart operation on Tuesday but was met with complications from which he was not to recover and, sadly, passed away with Linda and family by his side on Wednesday – never to have regained consciousness again.
Baz, you contributed to this world. You did not leave empty handed but holding the love and affection of a great tribe of people who loved and put their trust in you.
My friend, our friend – may you Forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
Kirstie Jolly
( from a FB Group )
Hi everyone. I would like to introduce myself before I continue. I am Barry Lewis’s 3rd daughter, the gorgeous one and the one who was of course the apple of her daddies eye ( I also got his tongue in cheek wit as you can by now probably tell).
On behalf of my family I would like to say thank you. Your condolences and lovely words have carried our family through this very tough time. My dad would have been so proud that you have all stepped up to support us.
We are so totally overwhelmed with the outpouring of grief that has been displayed and want to reach out to each and every one of you and offer comfort.
My dad was my hero, he is the example that I have held every man I have ever met up to and most have failed. He was my dad my friend, my inspiration and my strength and through this page I have been able to see that he was also these things to so many more people.
To all of you I offer my condolences for your loss, I never realised the hole that he would be leaving in your lives.
Thank you for being a part of his life. He valued every one of you and was so proud of his work here on this page.
December 6, 2016 ·
With Barry Lewis, Peter Nellies, Sharon Aylward, Paul Quilter Daley, Jan Wilson, Esther Mckay and Jeff Rey at Wests League Club.
July 11, 2016 ·
With Craig Campbell and Barry Lewis.
Evi Messer
March 8, 2016 ·
With Barry Lewis at Wests League Club.
July 11, 2016 ·
With Jeff Rey, Barry Lewis and Peter Nellies.
October 1, 2015 · Sultan Barry Lewis & his harem. Lucky bugger. with Barry Lewis and Gail Brooks.
March 19, 2018 ·
‘MEATHEAD’ Lewis. Operations Officer, 2 MP Company (ARA).
Lisa Ride
March 5, 2015 ·
Memories! My first day in the Army as a commissioned officer. I arrived at 2MP for my very first Dining In Night at the Ingleburn Area Officers Mess. I was pooping myself! The formality of it alll went out the window when Mr Vice stood up to toast the Queen. He raised a very unsteady glass and declared “God save the Queen and all those who sail in Her!” Major Hoban sat down and there was an unnerving silence in the room. I didn’t know what to do. Then the sound of hobnail boots clearly marching towards the entrance and in burst two immaculately presented MP Corporals who quietly and ever so efficiently whisked away Mr Vice. I never saw him again…… Ever. with Barry Lewis.
Working the Courts with Corrective Services NSW
Anger management
Donation to Greg & Bud Callander for a drought Hay run
Barry Lewis August 7 · Well, today is the 54th Wedding Anniversary of Linda and myself.We have been together since we were 15 and she has stuck by me through thick and thin. Always supportive, we have always been a Team.When I look back I realise now that I was a mere callow youth in the formative years of our relationship, but with her help and guidance I gradually matured into Manhood and Fatherhood.She may only be 4 foot 11 inches tall, but she is a force to be reckoned with when roused. I couldn’t imagine life without her. My Rock, my life, my love. I would do it all over again and never change a thing. XXX
For the love of family.
Barry Lewis September 23, 2013 · Me and my three Grandsons, Nick (17), Chris (14) and Jack (6).
Barry Lewis November 28, 2014 · Happy, carefree days painting with my beautiful Granddaughter Sam Jolly
18 December 2018 With Shaune Edwards, Udo Starkis, Barry Lewis and Greg Callander.
July 9, 2014 · Games time with Holly Beth in New Zealand. with Charlotte Grace Lewis-Surch and Barry Lewis.
Barry Lewis January 21, 2016 · Lovely surprise this afternoon, Eldest Grandson Nick called in on his way home from work to see his Gran and Pops.
August 7, 2015 · With Linda Lewis and Barry Lewis.
Awards
CANDLE CREST RIP
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Arthur Douglas CARTAN
26/08/2020
Arthur Douglas CARTAN
AKA DOUG
Late of Bangor, NSW
NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # “possibly” 07 – 08
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6041
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 April 1948
Cannot let this day go bye without mentioning the passing of Arthur Douglas CARTAN..99 years of age.
Most, if not all, from this site would not know who “Doug” was. An old Licencing Sergeant who was transferred to Darlinghurst during my early days there and took over the Station Sergeant role from day one. ( Not an easy task by any means).
He was a very straight wire, didn’t take a backward step and endured himself to most everyone at the Station he met.
99 is a real good dig we would all agree but his memory and influence will prevail well beyond his passing…Ask anyone who worked with him.
R.I.P Doug CARTAN.
Family and friends of Doug are invited to attend a thanksgiving celebration to be held at Como Community Church, 48 Bindea St, Como on Saturday, 5th October, 2019 at 11.00am.
Published in St George & Sutherland on Oct. 2, 2019
VALE NX85532 CPL Doug Cartan
Published Thu 03 Oct 2019
Corporal Arthur Doug Cartan NX85532
2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion AIF
9 – 12 – 1920 to 21 – 9 – 2019
Doug Cartan served in the 2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion 2nd AIF from 24 / 1 / 1942 – 22 / 5 / 1946. His service included all the battles the 2/1st was involved in during the Owen Stanley Campaign (the Kokoda Trail). This includes Templeton’s Crossing, Gorari, Suputa and then on to Sanananda. After the battle at Suputa the strength was 17 Officers and 202 men. The unit strength when entering The Kokoda Trail was 38 Officers and 656 men.
The battalion returned to New Guinea for the Aitape / Wewak Campaign and returned to Australia in November 1945.
Why should this be of interest to members of 1 RAR. The 2/1st Battalion lead the attack on Bardia and then on to Tobruk. They fought in Greece and in Crete defeated the Germans in Retimo. They were proud that they were the FIRST BATTALION and that their Black over Green Colours always led.
Doug was always involved with the Association and for years would lead the 2/1st Battalion in the Sydney ANZAC Day march. We have lost more than just a man. We have lost one of the last fighter warriors this nation has but “WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”.
To the 1 RAR men; Be proud of your links to these Diggers. Their Colours are on the ties you wear. They are a part of the history of the 1st Battalions as are you, so whenever you can raise a glass to their memory and to the 1st Battalions.
Col ColmanThank you Noel Golledge for your fine and dedicated Service to your Community, and to the New a South Wales Police Force. You really did make a difference.
Special thank you for your assistance in assisting the Police Academy in supporting the production of the Police training film In the early 1980’s ” Fatal Accident Investigation” within the Penrith District. and also arranging a training week at Penrith Police Station for Academy Trainees during a week long train strike, with the assistance of Sergeant Tom Tilbrook.
Thank you Sir for your interest in the Training of young Police. Rest in Peace.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 24 January 1958 (No.11), page 145
THE undermentioned member of the Police Force to exercise, within the Licensing District preceding his name, the authority conferred by section 63, subsection 1, of the Liquor Act, 1912 1954, from the date specified, viz.:—
Young.— Constable 1st Class Noel Godfrey Golledge, stationed at Harden, vice Senior Constable John Richard Cavanagh,— from 18th December, 1957.
There is mention that Noel wore an Army Combat Badge above his ribbons on his Police Uniform. The only possible reference I can find, at this time, is: On the WWII Roll – there is a Godfrey Noel GOLLEDGE, born 2 April 1924, who enlisted in the Army ( NX190850 (N440328)) on 7 May 1942 at Walcha, NSW and was Discharged on 7 March 1947. He nominated his NOK as Edward GOLLEDGE.
Did Noel lie about his age to join the Army? If so, he would of only have been 14 at the time.
The above Family Tree link shows that Noel Godfrey GOLLEDGE was one of 9 children to Edwin GOLLEDGE, Born & Died in Walcha, NSW. B: 1886 D: 1960 and wife Mary Isobel KEIGHTLEY Born & Died in Walcha, NSW. B: 1893 D: 1959.
GOLLEDGE, Noel Godfrey
Passed away 23rd July 2019
Husband of Teresa (dec) and Jo (dec).
Loved father and father-in-law of Ian & Aldene, Bruce & Lyn, Ross & Audrey, Janet & Glen.
Devoted Grandfather and Great grandfather.
Aged 93 years.
SMITH & RINKIN (FDA of NSW)
Accredited Funeral Directors (Bruce Smith JP Manager)
57 Murray Street Cootamundra Ph: 02 6942 1028
July 31, 2019
Treasure of a man to our society. Treasured by all who encountered him. A leader beyond his time; Noel was a gentleman and a gentle man whose kindness, devotion and love could never be surpassed. We all love you Uncle Noel and always will.
Carmel redrup (Garry), DALBY, Queensland
Published in The Northern Daily Leader on July 26, 2019
Her husband, Frank ( Regd # 5036 – born 1922 ) was a Trainee at the ‘Penrith Police College’ – NSW Police Academy. Just after two weeks, he was Attested on 18 February 1946 and Stationed at # 6 Division.
In 1960 he was transferred to 18 Division and in 1971 to 26 Division.
On 1 July 1967 he was a Sgt 2/C.
In May 1972 he was a Sgt 1/C at Liverpool Police Station.
In October 1974 he is transferred back to 26 Division.
In May 1975 Frank is promoted to Inspector 3rd Class at 26 Division.
In June 1975 he is transferred back to Liverpool ( 22 Division ) as an Inspector 3rd Class.
In May 1976 Franks passes away – aged 54 whilst attached to Liverpool Police Station as the Assistant Officer ( Inspector )
Prior to joining the Police, he was a Greengrocer ( 2 years ), Asbestos strip worker ( 6 mths ) & Store-man ( 2.5 years ).
In 1941 he enlisted in the C.M.F. ( 12 months ) and then transferred to the Australian Imperial Forces in 1942. ( 3 years 3 months )
He was discharged from the Army in 1946, after reaching the rank of Gunner.
He served in Borneo & Admiralty Island Morotai.
Info from Liverpool (NSW ) Police Line ( 1788 – 2016 )
His Policing Records show:
He was a ‘Foot’ Constable
He was 6′ 1.5″ & 13 stone in weight
Blue eyes, fair hair & medium complexion
He passed his Cst 1/c course on the 6 September 1949
He failed his Sgt 3rd Class exams 1956, 57 & 58 before passing on 4 February 1959
He passed his Sgt 1/c exam on the 13 May 1964 & his Inspector’s exam on the 15 May 1974.
He passed his G.D’s cars & ute driving course on the 31 October 1967.
For some reason, his Service Card was re-typed & checked on the 22 December 1958.
Frank had a knowledge of Wireless whilst a signalman in the Australian Imperial Force.
His knowledge of Morse Code showed him Sending 16 w.p.m & receiving 14 w.p.m. ( Words Per Minute )
Special Services shows that he Enlisted in Australian Citizen Military Forces ( C.M.F. ) on 3 November 1941. He Transferred to Australian Imperial Forces on 30 November 1942. He was Discharged from A.I.F. on 24 January 1946 with the Rank of Gunner, with 1st Australian Naval Bombardment Group.
He saw 109 days of Service outside of Australia. He Served in Borneo and Admiralty Island, Morotai. His Grade was a Gp 2 Signalman.
He obtained a mark of 91.5% at the completion of Training Class.
Norman Gilbert Neil WEST
26/08/2020
Norman Gilbert Neil WEST APM
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 5904 [/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 27 October 1947
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 June 1964
Inspector – appointed 1 February 1978
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Chief Superintendent
Stations: ?, Bathurst ( Cst ), Professional Standards – Special Operations – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre Oct 1947?to26 June 1986 = 38 years Service
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Tuesday 24 July 1951, page 1
MIGRANT REMANDED
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON POLICE
Evolt Tanav (25), of Bathurst Migrant Centre, appeared at Bathurst Court yesterday on three charges, and was remanded to August 9.
Tanav was charged with having assaulted Constable Norman Gilbert West, at the Knickerbocker Hotel, William Street, on July 22, while in the act of his duty. He was also charged with having resisted Sergeant William Sharkey while in the act of his duty and with behaving in an indecent manner.
Tanav was allowed £10 bail by the magistrate (Mr. K. M. Dash). He is pleading not guilty to the charge of assaulting Constable West and guilty to the other two charges.
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Tuesday 24 June 1952, page 2
STEALING REMAND
“I cannot permit you to rest in gaol indefinitely,”- Mr. Halpin, S.M;, commented at Bathurst Police Court yesterday when refusing an application for an extended remand.
Robert Harold Court (59); of the Common, Bathurst, asked for an extended remand on two charges, one of stealing and the other of goods in custody. Court claimed he required time to raise bail, seek medical attention and obtain legal advice. In gaol since late last week, defendant has to date been able to arrange bail with surety of £10.
Court is charged with the theft of a torch, the property of Norman Gilbert West and alternatively with having the goods in custody.
The Magistrate granted a police application for a remand until Thursday next. Sgt. Allmond, the prosecutor, said that Police required additional time to investigate the matter with the possibility of further charges being preferred.
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Friday 27 June 1952, page 5
THEFT CHARGES
Bathurst Man Again Remanded
An elderly resident of the Bathurst Common who faces a series of charges of theft successfully sought a remand “to seek legal aid and prepare his case“, at Bathurst Court yesterday.
The defendant, Robert Harold Court (59), made the application to Mr. F. Halpin, SM. Charges against Court included: — Stealing, between March 15 and March 29, various kitchen utensils, to the total value of £10, the property of Laura Eleanor Prior. Stealing between June 15 and June 21, two sheep skins valued at £2, the property of James Valentine McFarlane, butcher of Bathurst. Stealing, on or about June 2, a roll of wire netting, a bag of mash and a quantity of nails, the property of the Tablelands Hatcheries. Having in custody at a house at Bathurst Common on June 20, certain goods reasonably suspected of having been stolen, and that on or about June 14, did steal a torch valued at 10/- the property of Norman Gilbert West, police constable, of Bathurst.
Court pleaded not guilty on each charge. ” I should like to have the public defender or a legal advisor before the case proceeds ” Court said adding that if he could have a medical examination he could prove he was ” not fit to defend any charge. ” ” I cannot allow you to rest in gaol indefinitely Court ” Mr. Halpin commented.
Sgt. D. Allmond: Defendant has had ample opportunity of seeking legal aid and medical attention in gaol. Mr. Halpin: I think defendant is just a humbug and is trilling with the court.
Sgt. Allmond: Defendant is being held on remand in respect of these matters which are listed for the court today.
Mr. Halpin to Court: You wish to subpoena a witness? — Yes.
Mr. Halpin: Very well I will give you a further remand to prepare your case but if I find that you have been trifling with the court . .
Court: I am very grateful your Worship. I am not trilling with the court I assure you.
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Tuesday 8 July 1952, page 2
MAN GAOLED FOR THEFT .
BATHURST CASE
At Bathurst Court yesterday, Robert Harold Court (59), of the Bathurst Common, was sentenced to six months Imprisonment on each of two charges of stealing .
Defendant described himself as a manufacturer’s representative. Appearing before Mr. Halpin, SM, Court, who faced four charges of stealing and one of goods in custody, entered a plea of not guilty in each case.
Defendant was not legally represented and conducted his own case on the two matters dealt with.
Hearing on the remaining three charges was adjourned to Monday next.
Court was sentenced on charges of stealing an electric torch, the property of Constable Norman Gilbert West on June 14 and with stealing two pairs of scissors and a candle stick from Mrs. Lora Prior, of Hillside, between March 15 and 29.
In sentencing Court, the magistrate warned that he was well on the way to being declared an habitual criminal. “I consider the theft of the articles from Mrs. Prior a pretty shabby action. ” Mr. Halpin commented.
Evidence in the latter case disclosed that Court had stolen the articles while an employee of Mr. and Mrs. Prior.
Court was further charged with stealing two sheep skins, valued at £2, the property of James Valentine McFarland, of Bathurst, between June 15 and June 21 ; with stealing a roll of netting, a bag of mash and a quantity of nails, the property of the Tablelands Hatchery on or about June 2 and with having at a hut on the Bathurst Common on June 20, sundry articles which were suspected of being unlawfully obtained.
On each of these charges he was remanded on bail of £20 with one surety of £20.
Court‘s previous record which dated from 1946, included two sentences for theft. Court had appealed in both instances but the appeal was dismissed.
” I wish to appeal on these convictions, ” Court announced following sentence yesterday. ” You will have your opportunity to do so, ” was the magistrate’s response.
Sgt. M. Kelly, of Orange, prosecuted.
Constable West said that at 11 p.m. on June 19 in company with Sgt. Beach he went to defendant’s hut on the Bathurst Common. On defendant’s request, we entered the hut to interview a man who had allegedly been assaulted, ” West said. On entering, the constable saw a torch on a table and questioned Court about it. Court claimed the torch was his property. He had had it for approximately eight weeks. Witness informed defendant that the torch was similar to the one stolen from his car some days previous.
On examination, the constable was able to identify the torch by certain marks inside the casing.
Defendant claimed the torch had been given to him by a Mr. Prior. The torch was produced in court.
The constable said he had last seen the torch on June 14. It was then in his car which was parked near the police station. He valued the article at 10/.
To defendant: I warned you that you need not answer questions as the answers may be used in evidence.
Court: Did I not point out to you that you had not warned me and your questions were out of order?— No.
Constable West admitted that the police went to the Common at defendant’s request.
Mr. Halpin: It is unfortunate that you are not legally represented. I do not want to do anything that might suggest to you that you are not receiving a fair hearing, but I do not want to hear your life’s history.
Court: The fact that I am not legally represented is no fault of my own .
Constable West said he claimed the torch was stolen from the glove box of his car. The glove box was not fingerprinted.
Albert Edward Prior, a grazier, of Hillside, Bathurst, denied that he gave defendant the torch referred to in the charge.
Court: Did you not see me with a torch when I was employed on your property? — No.
You have exceedingly bad eyesight? — Yes.
In reply to Sgt. Kelly, Prior said that before defendant arrived at his property he owned two torches. ” After he left I had none, ” witness said.
In evidence in reply, Court, from the witness box, said he was a manufacturer’s representative. He was engaged by Mr. Prior in response to an advertisement which appeared in the local papers.
” Prior interviewed me while I was working at Scots School. ” Prior gave me the torch on the day following my engagement,” defendant said.
To Sgt. Kelly: I am a manufacturer’s representative. I represent a West German manufacturer of surgical gut and musical strings. ” The position is that this torch was stolen two or three days before it was found in your possession,’ Mr. Halpin commented. ” I am not satisfied with your explanation and find you guilty of the charge. ”
In evidence on the charge of stealing two pairs of scissors and a candle stick from Mrs. Lora Prior, Detective Constable A. F. McDonald said that at 4.30 pm. on June 20, in company with Constable Hill, he visited defendant’s hut on the Common. On searching the premises he found two pairs of scissors together with other property.
Questioned on the articles, defendant refused to answer except in the charge of the torch which he claimed was given him by Mr. Prior.
Mrs. Lora Prior, of Hillside, Bathurst, told the court of missing two pairs of Scissors and a glass candle stick after defendant left the property on March 29. She attached a sentimental value to the items. The actual value would be about 15/. Witness identified the scissors and the candle stick which were found in Court‘s possession.
Court, in reply, said he took the articles because he believed they had been thrown out by Mrs. Prior as useless.
Sgt. Kelly; Did you have permission from either Mr. or Mrs. Prior to take the articles? — No. I did not think it was necessary.
Court was found guilty on this charge and sentenced to six months Imprisonment on each. The charge of having the torch, the property of Constable West, in custody, was withdrawn.
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Saturday 13 June 1953, page 1
TWO YOUNG MEN
Victims of Cycle Crashes Inquests at Bathurst VERDICTS OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Inquests into the deaths of two young motor cyclists killed in separate accidents in the Bathurst district recently were held by the Coroner Mr. K. M. Dash, S.M., yesterday.
He returned findings of accidental death in each case. He found that Philip Abbott, (27) off Yetholme, died on May 28 at the Bathurst District Hospital from the effects of concussion, contusions of the brain, internal haemorrhage and shock, accidentally received whilst ridding his motor cycle which collided with a motor lorry, standing stationary on the roadway on May 27. Mr.. Dash found that the other man Thomas Kain (21), single, a timber worker, of Newbridge, died on June 7, at the Bathurst District Hospital from the effects of injuries, including cerebral concussion, haemorrhage and lacerations to the brain, accidentally received when his motor cycle collided with a fence on the Bathurst Perthville road on the evening of June 6. Abbott died at the Bathurst District Hospital on May 28 after a collision with the rear of a Main Roads Board truck 17 miles east of Bathurst on the morning of May 27. The cycle struck the rear of the truck and the rider suffered a probable fracture of the skull, concussion, chest injuries and a severe wound to the forehead. . Abbot; was a fruit research officer at the Department of Agriculture and had been stationed at Bathurst Experiment Farm for about one year. He was riding to work when the accident happened. Born in England, he was a graduate of Nottingham University, where he obtained his degree in Horticulture.
He was a married man with two children. Mr. J. Braham appeared for the widow of deceased and Mr. J. C. Harrington for the Department of Agriculture. Sgt. W. Boyd assisted the coroner.
Delivering his finding Mr. Dash asked Mr. Braham to convey his sympathies to Mrs. Abbott and her family ” on this unhappy and unfortunate occasion. ” Sgt. Boyd, on behalf of the police and Mr. Harrington, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture expressed condolences.
The second man, Kain was discovered beside his wrecked machine by James Fulthorpe a Burraga carrier, shortly after 6 pm last Saturday. Kain apparently misjudged a curve on the road about 5 miles from Bathurst, skidded on loose gravel and crashed over a slight embankment. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kain of Newbridge.
Mr. Kain was formerly postmaster at Sofala and is now postmaster at Newbridge.
Dr. Brooke Moore, Government Medical Officer, said he saw deceased at hospital on May 27. Abbott became unconscious at 10am on May 23, and died a few hours later. In his opinion death was due to brain injuries, internal haemorrhage and shock. John Richard Mullampy, farm foreman, of George Street, said he identified the deceased to the coroner. He had known Abbott for about eight months.
Leslie Baker, of Yetholme, maintenance laborer, employed by the Department of Main Roads, said he was working on the Western Highway on May 28 when the accident occurred. It was about 7.50 a.m.
His duty at that time was to flag oncoming traffic. He waved a flag up and down as a signal to ” steady down ” He saw a motor cyclist approaching, and he stepped out and waved the flag. This caused the motor cyclist to slow down from about 35 mph to 25 mph. ” When he got to within 20 yards of the motor lorry, he threw his left foot off the cycle and dragged it along the ground, ” he said. ” The cycle then zig-zagged.
The lorry was stopped on the side of the road. It was being used on the road work. It was on the southern side of the road and was facing west and was parallel with the road. It was 2 ft over on the correct side of the yellow line. ” I was standing 100 yards east of the lorry and the ‘half-road closed’ sign was 100 yards back from where I was standing, and 200 yards back from the point where the collision occurred.
‘The road sign was erected immediately we arrived. It was not moved, or its position altered before the arrival of the police’ added witness. Baker said the motor cycle, which was travelling west, went in under the back of the lorry. The rider’s head hit the back of the truck.
To Sgt. Boyd: It would be possible to see the sign 100 yards away, in my opinion, the barrier was in a safe position. To Mr. Harrington: I carried the sign back 100 yards when I put it in lorry.’ Mr. Harrington: Had the work started? Witness: Yes. ‘Why were two men still sitting in the lorry?— The usual thing is that the ganger drives on to look for a wide spot to turn, and then he comes back. How long had the truck left to turn before you saw the cyclist?— Five minutes. The accident occurred on a series of S bends? — Yes. Coming from the direction of Yetholme, there would be a clear view of over 300 yards, enabling anyone to see the sign, myself and the parked lorry. To Mr. Braham: It is the usual thing to flag everybody to slow down when we have barriers out. I did not flag the cyclist because the lorry was starting to turn.
Leonard John Orchard, South Bowenials, Main Roads Department contractor, said when he stopped the lorry, the tar kettle was taken off and the road signs were put out. The ‘half road closed’ sign was put in position, and he proceeded in a westerly direction to make a right hand turn. He stopped and in the rear vision mirror saw a motor cyclist coming. He waved him on and the next thing he heard a crash.
To Sergt. Boyd: The road sign, after being placed in position, was not moved. The tar kettle had not been moved
To Mr. Harrington: I was about 15 inches over on my correct side of the road. I did not move the lorry in the time between the accident and the arrival of the police.
Brian Phillip Auburn Saunders, a farmer and grazier, residing at ‘Kingley’, Yetholme said he was driving his utility along the Great Western Highway on May 27 and stopped at the scene of the accident. Half the road was closed at the spot where the accident occurred. Witness said he told Mr. Owens that a sign ‘Half Road Closed’ was too close to a tar-pot, Mr. Owens Instructed a member of the road gang to move the notice back along the road. Saunders said he returned later and noticed the sign had been moved from Its original position. Sgt. Boyd: In your opinion as a driver was the sign in a safe position? — In my opinion it was not.
Constable Norman Gilbert West, of Bathurst, said that at about 9.30 am on May 27 he went to the scene of the accident, one mile west of the Yetholme P.O. On arrival he saw the lorry standing on the southern side off the road. At the rear of the lorry he saw the cycle. A pool of blood was about 4 feet to the rear of the lorry and about 3 feet from the southern edge of the bitumen. The rear near-side wheel of the lorry was on the gravel surface and the front off-side wheel was 2 feet from the centre line. He spoke to the driver of the lorry who said he had been driving west and had commenced to make a right hand turn. He said he had stopped and beckoned him on. Immediately he heard a crash and on investigation saw the cyclist sitting on his cycle with his leg jammed in the wheel. The constable said he saw a ‘Half Road Closed’ sign about 200 yards east of the point of impact. At the time of the collision Orchard was employed as a driver by the Main Roads Board. Baker informed me that the sign had not been shifted prior to my arrival” witness added.
To Mr. Dash: Constable West said that apart from a small heap of gravel, here was no other obstacle on the roadway apart from the ‘Half Road Closed’ sign, the tar pot and the truck. The deceased’s cycle was only a small vehicle capable of a cruising speed of about 30-35 mph. Mr. Dash returned a verdict of accidental death.
