Charles Albert DEIN
Charles Albert DEIN
( late of Baulkam Hills )
New South Wales Police Force
Joined the New South Wales Police Force via the NSW Police Cadet System on 26 April 1949
Cadet # 808
Regd. # 7195
Rank: Detective Sergeant 1st Class – retired
Stations: ?, Parramatta – retirement
Service: From 26 April 1949 to 6 February 1980 = 31+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? abt 1933
Died on: Tuesday 22 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 82
Funeral date: Monday 28 September 2015 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: East Chapel, Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde
Buried at: ?
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Charles Albert DEIN
DEIN, Charles Albert.
Passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Baulkham Hills on 22nd September, 2015 aged 82 years. He will be dearly missed by his children Marilyn, Beverley, Wayne and Raymond along with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A celebration of Charles’ life will be held in the East Chapel of the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde on Monday, 28th September, 2015 at 10.30am.
http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=charles-albert-dein&pid=175908738
Frank Raymond SMITHERS
Frank Raymond SMITHERS
( late of Albion Park )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6967
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 13 April 1951
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Stations: ?, Wollongong ( 1969 ) – Rosters – retirement
Other: Was Deputy Mayor of Shellharbour Council ( Labour ) x 2 terms & with Council for 23 years
Service: From ??Pre April 1951 to 28 November 1982 = 31+ years Service
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Australian Imperial Force
Regiment: Australian Army
Enlisted: 31 August 1942 at Woonona
Service # NX149974 (N105257)
Rank: Sergeant
Embarkation: ?
Next of kin: Eileen Smithers
Religion: ?
Single / Married: ?
Returned to Australia: ?
Date of Discharge: 6 November 1945
Posting at discharge: 8 HVY A A BTY
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Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Wednesday 29 November 1922 – Wollongong, NSW
Died on: Saturday 19 September 2015
Cause: Illness
Age: 92 years, 9 months, 21 days
Funeral date: Thursday 24 September 2015
Funeral location: H. Parsons, Warilla Chapel, 101 Woolworths Avenue, Warilla
Buried at: Albion Park Cemetery, Croome Rd, Albion Park Rail, NSW
Memorial location: Frank Smithers Park, 248 Tongarra Rd, Albion Pk – dedication ceremony – Tuesday 20 December 2016
FRANK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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Frank was in the Shellharbour Hospital system in February 2015 for unknown problems.
Frank SMITHERS
NX149974, N105257
Albion Park RSL Sub Branch Members are requested to attend the service of their late esteemed comrade.
Frank Smithers at Parsons, Warilla on Thursday 24 September at 12 noon. Blazers / medals to be worn.
Auth. D Hamilton
Hon. Sec.
SMITHERS FRANK of Albion Park
Passed away in hospital after a long battle, surrounded by his family on September 19, 2015.
Police officer for 35 years.
Aged 92 Years
Always loved and sadly missed
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Frank’s funeral service to be held in the Chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 10 Woolworths Avenue Warilla on Thursday 24th September, 2015 at 12noon. Following the service his funeral will proceed to Albion Park Cemetery, Croome Road, Albion Park Rail.
Published by Illawarra Mercury on Sept. 22, 2015 – See more at: http://tributes.illawarramercury.com.au/obituaries/illawarramercury-au/obituary.aspx?n=frank-smithers&pid=175919119#sthash.eyZ4XjqF.dpuf
- This park was to be ‘unveiled’ on Friday 16 December 2016 but due to poor weather, has been postponed. The park was officially ‘unveiled’ on Tuesday 20 December 2016.
Sione Siotame Sau FAUPULA
Sione Siotame Sau FAUPULA
aka John Jotham Sau FAUPULA
New South Wales Police Force
Federal Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, Tactical Operator with the Specialist Response Group
Federal Agent in the SRG
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: 7 January 1968
Died on: Sunday 20 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 47
Funeral date: Wednesday 23 September 2015 @ 10am
Funeral location: City Uniting Church, corner of Rudd Street and Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City
Buried at: ?
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JOHN JOTHAM SAU FAUPULA
7 January 1968 – 20 September 2015
Dearly loved husband of Rebecca.
Adored father of Kefilina, Kebuel,
Senileva and Lokomalani.
Treasured son of Haloti (dec) and Sioana.
Beloved brother and uncle.
The funeral service for John will be held in the City Uniting Church, corner of Rudd Street and Northourne Avenue, Canberra City tomorrow Wednesday 23 September 2015, commencing at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zita Mary Clinic, Calvary Hospital.
John Faupula
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Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Rebecca, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless and gives you comfort during this difficult time.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Bec.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Rest in God’s Love my dear cousin. ‘Ofa atu always xOx
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Rebecca we are so sad to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Our heartfelt condolences to my old friend Rebecca and your beautiful family. I will always remember John as a man with a big heart and beautiful soul. Sending our love to you all. Alli, Rodg & family.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. John was a wonderful man, and this can be seen in your beautiful family.
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
I will pray for you Sau and for all your family. I remember you very well as a delightful little lad when I taught at Yirrkala in the 1970s. It sounds like you have left your mark on the world and a wonderful legacy. Well done and God Bless you. Colin Brown
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
To a beautiful man,a loving husband to my only sister, the most amazing father to your 4 precious children. My brother in law and protector, You were always there for us,providing support,adventure ,guidance ,direction, mischief and of course…fun. Thank you for gracing our lives with your love. We will miss you more than words could ever express. Rest with the peace and dignity you deserve. Always in our hearts.
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sending love, sympathy and sincere condolences from the Thomas family
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Robert John ROLFE
Robert John ROLFE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9640
Rank: Inspector – retired
Stations: ?, Central ( 1 Division ) Traffic early 1960’s, Ryde ( 17 Division Detective ), ( 8 Division ) Glebe – retirement
Service: From ? to 31 May 1994 = 34 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987
Member of: Police Golf Club
Born: ?
Died on: Saturday 19 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 79
Funeral date: Thursday 24 September 2015 @ 10am
Funeral location: Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Cnr Delhi & Plassey Rds, Nth Ryde, NSW
Buried at: ?
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Raymond John REED
Raymond John REED
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15462
Rank: Sergeant – retired
Stations: ?, Blue Mountains – retirement
Service: From ? to 5 August 1999 = 27 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 14 December 1988
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1999
Born: ?
Died on: Monday 14 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 65
Funeral date: Friday 25 September 2015 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: Chapel of Leura Memorial Gardens, Lot 1-17 Kitchener Road, Leura
Buried at: ?
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James Alfred MORGAN
James Alfred MORGAN
aka Jim
( late of Glenfield, NSW )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7698
Rank: Sergeant 1st Class
Stations: Penrith Police College, Liverpool ( 22 Division ) General Duties, Public Safety Bureau ( P.S.B. ) – Solo Cyclist, Liverpool on PSB, Campbelltown PSB, Liverpool, No 3 Division – General Duties, Traffic Branch – Supervisor, 3 Division – Traffic Sgt, 22 Division ( Liverpool ) – Traffic Sgt, Liverpool – General Duties, Green Valley ( 22 Division ) O.I.C.
Service: From 4 January 1954 to ?
Promotions: Trainee – 4 January 1954 – Penrith Police College
Probationary Constable – 25 January 1954
Constable – 4 January 1955
Constable 1st Class – 4 January 1960
Senior Constable – 4 January 1965
Sergeant 3rd Class – 7 March 1969
Sergeant 2nd Class – 26 March 1977
Sergeant 1st Class – 1 December 1979
Awards: 23 February 1960 – For duty performed in search for escapees Simmonds & Newcombe
24 January 1964 – for observations & good Policemanship in effecting the arrest of armed escapee Pat John HYNES
9 September 1965 – commended for actions during disasterous bush fire – Country Cumberland in 1965 – Appin Rd
Born: 27 March 1934
Died on: 7 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 81
Funeral date: Tuesday 15 September 2015 @ 11am
Funeral location: North Chapel of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington
Buried at: ?
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Leon BOWRA
Leon BOWRA
( late of Glenmore Park, NSW )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7136
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 24 January 1949
Either Class # 025 at Penrith Police College or Class # 044 at Redfern Police Academy
Cadet # 790
Rank: Commenced training at ? Academy on 24 January 1949 ( aged 16 years, 1 month, 29 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 26 November 1951 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 25 October 1967
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 22 February 1975
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed 25 June 1986
Final Rank: Chief Inspector – retired
Stations: ?, ‘R’ District ( Newcastle )( 1967 ), VKG1 ( 1986 – retirement)
Service: From 24 January 1949 to 27 July 1988 = 39+ years Service
Awards: National medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( C/Insp )
Born: Saturday 26 November 1932
Died on: Sunday 13 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 82 years, 9 months, 18 days
Funeral date: Friday 25 September 2015 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: South Chapel of Rookwood Crematorium, Lidcombe
Buried at: Cremation
There will be no formal police involvement at the funeral service however the family do invite all friends and former colleagues to attend if they wish.
Police today burnt 1.5 tonnes of Indian Hemp at the Waverly Tip, Botany Rd, Waterloo.
The hemp had a street value of $2,000,000, and all except 5 plastic bags of the hemp was from one drug raid.
April 7, 1982. (Photo by Pearce/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
LEON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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7136
Much loved husband of Marilyn, devoted father of Tracey, Leon and Craig. Father-in-law to Tony and Sue. Grandfather to Chris and Kate.
Aged 82 years
LEON’S family and friends are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel of Rookwood Crematorium, Lidcombe on FRIDAY (September 25, 2015) commencing at 2:30 pm.
NOTHING FURTHER IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS MAN OR HIS DEATH.
HIS SON, CRAIG, USED TO WORK AT VKG1 ( SYDNEY )
Friday 6 June 1986
NSW Police Academy
Inspector’s Course # 8
18 – 29 July and 30 August t 2 September 1983Back Row ( L – R )
N.C. SEINOR # 6234, L.N. DUFFY # 6739, D.H. JACKSON # 7682, Richard G. SAMUELS # 6745, P.K. VAUGHAN # 6607, B. HUGGETT # 7166, C.J.G. MACKIE # 6962
Middle Row
Don A.G. CARTER # 6749, J.R. SHARPE # 5647, W.J. WOODS # 6554, R.V. KOBOROFF # 7009, John OLIVEIRA # 6918, Leon BOWRA # 7136, N.T. COLE # 5923, G.W. SHIELL # 7072
Front Row
George H.R. GREAVES # 6858, G.B. STONE # 6496, Brian M. JOHNSON # 9221, F. NEWMAN # 7908 ( Assist. Course director ), Merv D. KANE # 5736 ( Course Director ), J.K. BOURKE # 6837 ( Assessing Officer ), N.D. WHALAN # 6959
First published on 19 September 2015
Updated 12 August 2025 with Inspectors’ Course photo.
Gerard John ROWAN
Gerard John ROWAN
( late of Hursltone Park )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 11016
Rank: Sergeant – retired
Stations: ?, Business & Technology Services – retirement
Service: From ? to 13 July 2002 = 38 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 20 January 1981
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 27 November 1990
2nd Clasp to National medal – granted 24 March 2000
Born: 10 July 1942 in Nth Sydney
Died on: Saturday 12 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 73
Funeral date: Friday 18 September 2015 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 5 Drynan Street, Summer Hill
Buried at: Rookwood Cemetery
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Julia Patricia HARDMAN
Julia Patricia HARDMAN – wife of Jack & mother of Mick
New South Wales Police Force
( late of Valentine, NSW )
Rank: Police Wife & Police Mother
Stations: ?, Wollongong
Service: From ? to 12 September 2015
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Saturday 12 September 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 88
Funeral date: Thursday 17 September 2015 ( TOMORROW ) @ 1pm
Funeral location: St.Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Cnr Milson & Smart Sts, Charlestown
Buried at: ?
FUNERAL LOCATION: [codepeople-post-map]
Julia HARDMAN, the wife of retired Superintendent Jack HARDMAN, who last worked at Wollongong, and the mother of Mick HARDMAN who was the Lockup Keeper at Kiama, has passed away.
We extend our condolences to Jack and the family at this time.
JULIA PATRICIA HARDMAN
HARDMAN, JULIA PATRICIA
Late of Valentine
Passed away suddenly, yet peacefully surrounded by Her loving family 12th September, 2015
Aged 88 Years
Dearly loved Wife of JACK. Much loved Mother & Mother-in-law of TERRY & ANNE, MICHAEL & JANE, SIMON & LEANNE. Loving Nanna & Grandma to Her 9 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.
The Relatives & Friends of JULIA are warmly invited to attend Her Funeral to be held in St.Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Cnr Milson & Smart Sts, Charlestown TOMORROW THURSDAY17/9/2015 Funeral Mass for the repose of Her soul commencing at 1pm.
“Forever In Our Hearts”
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Elizabeth FAHEY
Elizabeth Fay FAHEY
aka Liz
New South Wales Police Force – Widow
the wife of the Late Sergeant Bill Fahey ( NSW Police Rescue Squad )
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Monday 31 May 1948
Died on: Sunday 25 December 2016
Place of death:
Cause: Brain tumour
Age: 68 years, 6 months, 24 days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Castlebrook Cemetery, 718 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW
Memorial at:
May they forever Rest In Peace
As of Monday 14 September 2015, Elizabeth Fahey – the wife of deceased Sergeant Bill Fahey, is currently in hospital with a brain tumour and having scans to determine the extend of the tumour.
We wish Elizabeth all the very best for a full and speedy recovery.
As of Wednesday 29 September 2015, Liz’s brain tumour pathology is back and it was found to be malignant. Doctors are going to do chemotherapy & radiotherapy.
Dear family and friends.
Maybe the majority of you will not know the name nor my relationship with this lovely Lady. Yesterday on 25/12/2016, Elizabeth (Liz) Fahey lost her battle with a brain tumour. She was the wife of a ‘giant’ in the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, Sergeant William (Bill, Uncle Bill) Fahey. Liz and Bill were living in Queensland when Bill died some years back. Liz moved back to NSW but not much is known of her life back here (to my shame) until recently when she became ill.
I joined the NSW Police Force in 1974 and till 1978 I was stationed at Annandale. In 1978 I completed a Rescue course and was transferred to the Police Rescue Squad. One of the first senior members of the Squad I was introduced to was Bill. He was a big man but not tall. Think of the size of an 18 gallon beer keg and apply that to his upper body.
Think this. When wearing his white overalls, he could roll up his sleeves, put the pointy end of a full size anvil in the sleeve and pick up the blunt end of the anvil and lift vertically. A powerful man with the heart of gold. Wasn’t long before I met his beautiful partner Liz. She was a tiny thing, 5 foot nothing. But, when she came around for a visit, or a function at the PRS, she lit up the room. What a gentle soul she was. She would sit with anyone, everyone for a chat. She was a ‘mum’ to us all.
The last time I saw and spoke to Liz and Bill together was in 1985 at my wedding, and have a couple of photos. I shall treasure those photos. God bless Liz, you put up the good fight. You had so many people praying/thinking of you over these past months. The New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, The New South Wales VRA, any Rescue organisation that knew Liz will be thinking of her.
God Bless dear Lady.
Article by Kevin Banister, NSW Fallen Police FB Group