Robert Thomas HAWTHORNE

Robert Thomas HAWTHORNE

aka  Tommy

Late of  ?

NSW Police Cadet # 1021

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  7752[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  NSW Police Cadet – commenced 30 July 1952

Probationary Constable – appointed 22 May 1954

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 June 1977

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 4 June 1983

Superintendent – appointed 1985

Chief Superintendent – Retirement – 1988

Stations: ?, Eastwood ( 1967 / 68 – GD’s ), Petersham ( 11 Division ), Management Review Unit ( O.I.C. ) 1986

ServiceFrom  30 July 1952  to  ? ? 1988 = 35+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born22 May 1935

Died onMonday  3 July 2017 during mid afternoon

Age82

Cause:  Cancer

Event location:   Toronto Private Hospital

Event date:   Monday  3 July 2017

Funeral date:  Friday  7 July 2017 @ 11.30am

Funeral location:  Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park, 57 Palmdale Road, PALMDALE

Buried at? TBA

 Memorial located at?

 

 

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Wesley Raymond JARVIS

Wesley Raymond JARVIS

Late of  ?

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  8470

 

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 9 July 1956

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 15 December 1972

Inspector – Retirement

 

Stations: ?, Police HQ – College St Sydney ( 20 Division ) – Retirement

 

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  23 June 1988 = 31 years Service

 

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

 

Born:  5 July 1932

Died on:  Saturday  24 June 2017

Age:  84

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  Saturday  24 June 2017

 

Funeral date? ? ?

Funeral location?, Sutherland LAC

 

Although a private funeral is to be held, the Jarvis family have accepted an offer of police involvement at the service. The Sutherland Local Area Command will provide a Guard of Honour at the chapel at the commencement of the service

 

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29 June 2017




Stephen Barry MESSER

Stephen Barry MESSER

HUSBAND to Evi ( Evelyn ) Messer – Regd # 19587
Late of  ?

Partner of a New South Wales Police Force member

Rank:  Husband to Retired member – Evi

 

Stations: ?, Fairfield ( 34 Division )

 

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

 

Born:  19 February 1959

Died on:  Sunday  25 June 2017

Age:  58

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  Sunday  25 June 2017

 

Funeral date:  Friday  30 June 2017 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location:  Gledswood Homestead and Winery – Cask Room 900 Camden Valley Way Catherine Fields

 

Buried at:  Cremated

 

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In loving memory of Stephen Barry Messer who sadly passed away on the 25th of June 2017.
Loving husband to Evelyn and best mate to his sons, Shane and Ryan.
Poppy to Imogen.
Adored son of Mary and Barry Messer and best-ever brother to Susanne.

“I’m always good sometimes”

In lieu of flowers, would you please consider a donation to The Kidney Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the time of the service.

 

Irene De Juliis wrote

I’ve known Steven for decades cut his hair even when he wasn’t well he still came in for his cuts very loyal man kind will miss you RIP condolences to the family ????

 

Mal Dorrough wrote

Sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes to you and the family Evi at this sad time. Y’all take care!

Regards Mal Dorrough

 

Anne & Scott Webber wrote

So very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Stephen.

 

Fay and John Ireland wrote

Sorry we can’t be with you.We send all our love & will have Stephen in our thoughts as we remember all the happy times we had with our “little”nephew.

Fay & John.

 




Margaret Annette RONAN

Margaret Annette RONAN

Late of  Wembley (formerly Subiaco)

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. #  5043

Rank?

Stations: ?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 20 August 1990

Born? ? ?

Died on:  Sunday  4 June 2017

Age?

Cause:  Cancer ?

Event location:  the Jack Bendat Cancer Centre

 Event date:   Sunday  4 June 2017

Funeral date:  Tuesday  30 June 2017 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:  St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 74 Peebles Rd, Floreat, W.A.

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial located at?

 

 

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RONAN:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Margaret Annette Ronan 5043 at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church Floreat on Tuesday (13.06.2017) at 10.30am. A Private Cremation will take place later.
 

Published in The West Australian on June 10, 2017

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RONAN (Margaret Annette): Of Wembley (formerly Subiaco).
Eldest daughter of Arnold (dec) and May (dec).
Devoted Sister of Colleen, Maureen and Sheila.
Passed away peacefully at the Jack Bendat Cancer Centre on Sunday (04.06.2017).
Remembered with love and always in our hearts.
May she rest in peace
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Published in The West Australian on June 7, 2017

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

We were so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. It is with sadness that we were away and couldn’t attend her funeral.
Rest peacefully dear Cousin. God be with you.
Love from Phyllys and Mike Donald.

Monday, 12 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret ):
Treasury of memories from SFX Geraldton Choir days and later as WPC. Sincere sympathies to Colleen, Maureen and families.
Brian Webb

Saturday, 10 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
May you have roses and lavender… and angels to watch over you forever. xoxo

Saturday, 10 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Thanks for your friendship and happy memories over the past years. Condolences to the family.

Glen, Lorna and family

Friday, 9 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
In loving memory of my dear friend and workmate, many happy memories. A beautiful lady taken too soon. Condolences to the family.

Ron White.

Friday, 9 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret ): Dear long time friend of Bernadette, Godmother to Peter-John. What a warm, sparkly, witty woman you were. You will be missed. Rest in Peace
Love

Bernadette, Sally and Peter Edmondson and families.

 

Thursday, 8 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Valued and loved member of Soroptimist Int Canning District Club.
Rest in peace Margaret. We will miss you.

Thursday, 8 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Happy memories of our school days at Nanson.
Love and sympathy to Colleen, Maureen and Sheila.
The McDonnells

 

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
In loving memory of my special friend.
Wilma Currie.

Monday, 12 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Rest in peace, Margaret. Condolences to Colleen, Maureen, Sheila and families. Fond memories of Margaret at family gatherings.

Darryl and Mia

Monday, 12 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Sympathy to Colleen, Maureen, Sheila and families. Life time of happy memories including driving from Mullewa to Nanson in the late 40’s to celebrate Christmas with the Ronan family. Special niece of Bill and Ellie (both dec) and cousin of Anne, Kev (dec), Pat and Brian.

Saturday, 10 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Remembered with affection as cousin kids when at Mullaloo Beach each summer and as Police Woman worker like Garry’s dad, Detective Sgt Callaghan.
Rest in peace

Mag. Garry and Marg.

Friday, 9 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Treasured memories of a thoughtful and generous aunty to Nicole and Gavin, Megan and Rod, and beloved Aunty Marg to Lachie, Tom, Olivia and Joel.
Aunty Marg never arrived empty handed and wouldn’t hesitate to lend a hand.
A world traveller now at peace, remembered always.

Friday, 9 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret ): Thank you for your care and love over many years. I miss you so much. Now reunited with Mum and Dad.
In God’s care she will rest with love.
Colleen

Thursday, 8 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 4.6.17 at SJOG Subiaco.
Thanks to the dedicated staff on Ward 35.
Devoted sister and Godmother of Sheila, sister-in-law to Keith (dec) and family.
Treasured memories

Always in our hearts

Thursday, 8 June 2017

RONAN (Margaret):
I will always treasure the last few special months with my sister Margaret.
Rest in peace.

Maureen.

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RONAN:
The Funeral Mass for Margaret Ronan of Wembley (formerly Subiaco) will be celebrated in St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, cnr Kenmore Crescent and Grantham Street, Floreat commencing at 10.30am on TUESDAY (13.06.2017).
Cremation will take place privately at a later time.
Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be recited in St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, cnr Kenmore Crescent and Grantham Street, Floreat at 4.00pm on MONDAY (12.06.2017).
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Iris Anne BRENNAN

Iris Anne BRENNAN

Widow of  Bill

Late of  Branxton & Maroubra

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ????

Rank:  Police Wife

Stations: ?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born? ? 1927

Died on:  Wednesday 24 May 2017

Age:  90

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:  Monday  29 May 2017 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Boland Funeral Chapel, 29 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra

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BRENNAN, Iris Anne
Born on 26.7.1926
Passed away on 24.5.2017
Formerly of Branxton/Maroubra
Beloved wife of Bill (dec).
In God’s Care
Aged 90 Years
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the Funeral Service for IRIS on Monday, 29th May, 2017, at Boland Funeral Chapel, 29 Maroubra Road, Maroubra at 10am.
Maroubra 9314-2778
Australian Owned Member of AFDA
Funerals
Published in The Daily Telegraph on 27/05/2017

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Dennis Charles MATTS

Dennis Charles MATTS

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

Redfern Police Academy Class 088

 

Regd. #  10197

 

Rank:  Commended training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 August 1961 ( aged 20 years, 0 months, 2 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 30 October 1961 ( aged 20 years, 2 months, 18 days )

Constable – appointed 30 October 1962

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967

Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 June 1979

 

Sergeant – Retirement

 

Stations: ?, Cooma, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Cst 1/c ), , ?, Eden – Lock Up Keeper, Orana District – Retirement

 

ServiceFrom  14 August 1961  to  30 October 1996 = 35 years, 2 months, 16 days Service

Age at Retirement:  55 years, 2 months, 18 days   

Time in Retirement:  20 years, 7 months, 13 days   

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Sgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997 ( Sgt )

 

Born:  Tuesday 12 August 1941

Died on:  Monday  12 June 2017

Age:  75 years, 10 months, 0 days

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

 

Funeral date:  Friday  16 June 2017 @ 1pm

Funeral location:  Manna House Church, 8 Bellevue Street, South Nowra, NSW

 

Buried at?

 

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JANUARY 1993: Sgt Dennis Matts destroys one of the fake photo-licences, used by an underage drinker to gain access to a hotel. Published in the Daily Liberal on 10 January 2014
JANUARY 1993: Sgt Dennis Matts destroys one of the fake photo-licences, used by an underage drinker to gain access to a hotel. Published in the Daily Liberal on 10 January 2014

 

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Class 088 - October 1961 - Redfern Academy
Class 088 – October 1961 – Redfern Academy


Nowra welcomes Melbourne Cup tour

CUP: Maddy Jackson with her grandparents Dee and Dennis Matts at the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup visit to Terara Public.
CUP: Maddy Jackson with her grandparents Dee and Dennis Matts at the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup visit to Terara Public.

THE Shoalhaven’s Melbourne Cup tour jumped from the starting barrier and raced towards the finishing line on Friday.

The tour of the golden cup started in the morning in Nowra’s Jelly Bean Park and people jockeyed for positions to get their photos taken with the $175 000 cup.

Racing fans, school children and interested passer-bys all took the chance to have a photo take with the iconic trophy.

Even the grandson of Etienne de Mestre, trainer of Archer who won the first Melbourne Cup in 1861, Mark de Mestre took the chance to have his photo taken with the cup.

Mr de Mestre said seeing the cup gives him and many others pleasure and excitement.The cup tour included stops Osborne Nursing home, a school, a pre-school and the Shoalhaven Business awards.

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3327279/melbourne-cup-tour-photos/


 

First published 22 June 2017

Updated 14 July 2025

 

 




John William WINDSOR

John William WINDSOR

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  8329[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 20 February 1956

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 May 1972

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1979

Stations: ?, Redfern – Retirement

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre February 1956?  to  14 May 1982 = 26+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  6 January 1930

Died on:  Thursday  15 June 2017

Age:  87

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:  Tuesday  20 June 2017 @ noon

Funeral location:   Chapel of Stan Crapp Funerals, 125 Manning Street, KIAMA

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21 June 2017
 


 



Stanley David PICKERING

Stanley David PICKERING –

aka  David

husband to Trish – Secretary of Wide Bay Branch of RPA

Late of  Hervey Bay, Qld & formerly of Bathurst, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Awards?

Born? ? ?

Died on:  Saturday  17 June 2017

Age:  73

Cause?

Event location:  Hervey Bay Hospital, Qld

Event date:  Saturday  17 June 2017

Funeral dateMonday  26 June 2017 @ 11am

Funeral location:  Ross Funerals, Fraser Coast Crematorium & Bayside Memorial Gardens, 18 Nikenbah Road, HERVEY BAY

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PICKERING: Stanley “David”
Late of Hervey Bay.
Formerly of Bathurst.
Passed away peacefully at Hervey Bay Hospital on Saturday, 17th June, 2017.
Aged 73 years.
A cherished husband who was loved by all his family and friends. “A Gentle Man”
Family and friends of David are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate his life to be held at the Fraser Coast Crematorium and Bayside Memorial Gardens on Monday, 26th June, 2017 commencing at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Children’s Ward at Hervey Bay Hospital would be appreciated, envelopes at service.
ROSS FUNERALS HERVEY BAY
(07) 4124 7511

Published in Western Advocate on June 22, 2017




Wallace Geoffrey RANDALL

Wallace Geoffrey RANDALL

aka  Josh

Late of  ?

Tasmania Police Force

Regd. #  ??? ? ?

Rank?

Stations: ?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  28 March 1931

Died on:  Saturday  17 June 2017

Age:  86

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral dateThursday  22 June 2017 @ 11am

Funeral location:  the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 189 Penquite Road, Norwood

Buried at:  Carr-Villa Cemetery, Tasmania

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RANDALL Wallace Geoffrey (Josh)

Family and friends of Geoff are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held on Thursday, June 22nd 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 189 Penquite Road Norwood commencing at 11am, followed by a private burial at Carr-Villa Cemetery. Former member Retired Police Association of Tasmania. No flowers by request.

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Norman MacDONALD

Norman MacDONALD

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  8041[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 12 April 1955

Constable – appointed 12 April 1956

Constable 1st Class – appointed 12 April 1961 whilst stationed at Ingleburn

Senior Constable – appointed 12 April 1966 whilst stationed at Ingleburn

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 13 December 1970 whilst stationed at Ingleburn

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 5 July 1978 whilst stationed at Ingleburn

Senior Sergeant – appointed 1 August 1981 whilst stationed at Ingleburn & takes Optional Retirement whilst at Liverpool.

Stations:  Worked General Duties his entire service:

Liverpool ( 22 Division – Pro. Constable from 9 May 1955  ),

Ingleburn ( 35 Division – from 21 July 1960 ),

Campbelltown ( 35 Division – from 29 January 1971 ),

Ingleburn ( 22 Division from 3 July 1977 ),

Cabramatta ( 34 Division from 18 June 1978 ),

Ingleburn ( 22 Division – from 28 January 1979 as O.I.C. ),

Fairfield ( 34 Division – from 27 September 1981 ) –

Liverpool – Retirement

ServiceFrom  ? ? Pre April 1955?  to  1 April 1988 = 33+ years Service

Awards: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – awarded 20 February 1978

No find on It’s An Honour

Commended for his part played in fighting the disastrous bush fires which occurred in the County of Cumberland during March, 1965.  N.T.W. ALLAN, Commissioner of Police S23541/129 – 19 August 1965

Born14 November 1931

Died onTuesday  13 June 2017

Age85

Cause?

Event location:  Campbelltown Hospital

Event date: Tuesday  13 June 2017 at Campbelltown Hospital

Funeral dateWednesday  21 June 2017 @ 11.30am

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

Buried at:  Forest Lawn Cemetery

 Memorial located at?

Norman MacDONALD

Norman MacDONALD

 

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Norm was already married when he joined the NSW Police Force.

Description:  5′ 11″ tall, 11 stone 9 lb, “Blue” eyes with brown hair & fair complexion.  Prior to joining NSW Police, he was a Grocery Traveller for 7.5 years and a shop assistant for 9 mths.

He qualified on General Duty utilities and light trucks from 9 June 1955 & Cycle Outfits on 4 May 1959.
Norman passed his Constable 1st Class examination on 24 June 1958 but failed his Sergeant 3rd Class exams 3 times from 1964 – 1966.
He completed the Sergeants’ Training Course # 1 of 1972.
He failed his first attempt at his Sergeant 1st Class exam but passed on the 12 May 1983.  He also failed two attempts at his Inspectors examination in 1982 & 1983 & remained at the rank of Sergeant 1st Class.