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.
Janne McMahon: I found this photo going through my old files. It was taken at my Passing Out Parade on 23/6/1969. It shows Adrian Allingham (R.I.P.), Dennis Gilligan, Aldo Lorenzutta (RIP) and Bruce Smith. They all won portable Olivetti typewriters as part of the Transfield trophy for topping the Detectives Course in 1968 & 1969. The little bloke without the hat was from Transfield. Bruce Smith presented his typewriter to the Detective Training Unit in 2010. Their names appear at the top of the honour board.
ADRIAN 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.
Geoff WolseyAdrian Allingham topped my Detectives Course in 1968.
It was the second course held after the old designation exams.
I think John Bourke topped the first one.
Worked with both Aldo ( R.I.P. ) and Bruce Smith.
Played a fair bit of soccer with the Police team with Aldo. He was a good player.
( 2017 )
Shaune EdwardsThroughout my Detectives’ Course we heard of the virtues of Adrian Allingham‘s proficiency in evidence-giving before a jury.
His skills were regularly referred to, and for good reason.
Not sure if that art is still part of being an investigator these days….
( 2017 )
Bob McdWe were always advised to go and watch Adrian and Hanoi give evidence if we got a chance. I missed Adrian but saw Hanoi three times in the one trial at hospital road. He owned the witness box and the jury loved him.
( 2017 )
For three months I was fortunate enough to have Adrian Allingham as a lecturer on my Detectives’ Course in 1979.
He was a brilliant communicator, knowledgeable lecturer and very experienced detective with a great sense of humour.
His prowess as a witness in court was legendary which did not surprise anyone who heard him give such authoritative and interesting lectures on a range of serious crime matters.
I now live in Melbourne and I have only just caught up with the news of Adrian’s passing.
A fine, unforgettable police officer but, more importantly, a really good bloke.
Martin Connolly
Former Detective Senior Constable attached to Wagga Wagga and Tumut Police Stations, NSW.
21 October 2019.
Strathfield Massacre: How Wade Frankum killed seven and injured six before turning gun on himself on August 17, 1991
Ian Walker, DailyTelegraph
IT’S Saturday, August 17, 1991 and a sunny afternoon in Strathfield..
The regular Sydney suburb is brimming with visitors just arrived off the country trains, shoppers and local schoolchildren enjoying their weekend.
The popular Coffee Pot cafe in the plaza is doing a roaring trade. Among the customers is 15-year-old McDonald College student Roberta Armstrong, who is there with a friend.
Sitting next to them in the cafe is a man wearing jeans, a denim jacket, grey beanie – and a stony-faced look. He continually turns round to look at the two young girls, but they dismiss his strange behaviour.
The man is Wade Frankum, a 33-year-old taxi driver from North Strathfield, who is about to drain his fourth coffee before committing mass murder.
At 3.35pm, without warning, he suddenly stands up with one knee on the booth, smiles, and plunges a 20-inch bowie knife four times into Roberta’s back. She screams once and collapses and dies at the table. Her friend runs shrieking to the counter to hide.
Thus began one of the most violent episodes in Sydney’s history, which ends with eight people dead, including Frankum, and a further six injured.
The killings
Leaving the knife in Roberta’s back, Frankum pulls out his rifle hidden in a postpak cylinder and shoots it into the air before setting it on the cafe’s customers.
Joyce Nixon, 61, is shot twice and her daughter Patricia Rowe, 36, is shot in the back, both killed as they desperately put a table between the gunman and Rowe’s children Kevin, 15, and Nathan, 9, who survive.
Cafe owner George Mavris, 51, emerges from the kitchen after hears the commotion and is shot dead.
Sitting on the opposite side of the cafe are Carol Dickinson, 47, her daughter Belinda, 20 and 17-year-old friend Rachelle Milburn.
Rachelle starts moving towards Frankum and is shot in the head.
Sacrificing her own life to save her daughter’s, Carol pushes Belinda behind a pot plant, enabling her to scurry away. As she screams for her daughter’s life, Carol is shot in the chest and killed.
People flee, others freeze. Frankum moves towards Franklins supermarket, swinging his gun around firing from the waist and shoulder.
He shoots Helen Xu in the arm, before hitting another woman in the leg and then killing 53-year-old Robertson Kan Hock Voon as he stands in a chemist.
The killer takes the escalator to the upper level carpark and shoots young couple, Beulah Patrick and Brett Lenane, who survive after crawling away in a pool of their own blood.
Next in his sights are George Sidawy, a cleaner who is shot in the leg, hand, stomach and arm but survive.
Ahead of Frankum is Gregory Read, who having warned people in the carpark about the approaching gunman, is shot in both feet as he dives behind a car.
Bullets keep flying. A number hit a vehicle driven by Margaret Lampe. Luckily, all of them miss her.
Frankum, now on the roof, tries to shoot his way into the adjoining social security department building to gain the high ground as police begin to close in.
When his bullets fail to break the aluminium locks, he puts his gun over the rooftop wall and fires at Strathfield Railway Station and taxi rank. Two passers-by, Yong Wu and Zhao Ou, are wounded before seeking refuge in the station’s tunnel.
Unaware of the unfolding horror, Catherine Noyes drives up to the rooftop where Frankum screams at her to stop. He puts his gun to her cheek through the passenger window and says: “Drive me to Enfield”.
She has gone no further than down a level with the killer when the sound of sirens fill the carpark.
“I’m really sorry, stop,” Frankum says before getting out of the car.
As she drives away, Mrs Noyes sees Frankum kneel and put the rifle to his chin. She looks away and hears him fire the final shot.
Whatever demon had been impelling Frankum deserted him
– Coroner Kevin Waller
In 10 minutes, Frankum has killed seven people, injured six and 50 bullet casings litter the path of his shooting spree.
Coroner Kevin Waller wrote in his report that at this time ‘whatever demon had been impelling Frankum deserted him’.
The gunman
FRANKUM was a sexual deviant who loved violence.
The examination of the 171cm, 90kg killer’s personality and life following the day he snapped painted a bleak picture, but not one that would entirely explain his horrific actions.
Coroner Kevin Waller and forensic psychiatrist Dr Rod Milton both find that Frankum’s killing spree was impossible to predict.
He had no criminal record, showed no signs of violence, visited prostitutes regularly and police found pornography and violent movies, magazines and books, including American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis, in his apartment.
That particular novel, which describes in graphic detail a serial killer’s murders of innocent victims, was said to be “well-thumbed”.
Frankum was raised with a strict upbringing, low on affection and approval.
He went to Newington College and Homebush Boys High School and afterwards had a number of “dead-end jobs” before spending the last year of his life as a taxi driver.
Frankum’s father died of emphysema five years before the massacre and in April, 1990 his grief-stricken mother gassed herself in her car inside her garage at North Strathfield.
He spent much of his $30,000 inheritance visiting prostitutes a few times a week.
Frankum saw them for “sexual relief” which Coroner Waller said was “bizarre in the extreme”. It also left him broke.
A prostitute he visited regularly told police sexual release was the major thing in his life and “if that was going to cease, that could have been catastrophic for him.”
With both his parents dead he moved into their unit with his younger sister, Gaynor, and her boyfriend, Darin Chalk.
Neighbours at the time described him as a loner who was friendly, quiet, did not stand out and who only left home to drive his cab.
In September 1990, Frankum obtained a shooter’s licence and in December began seeing a psychologist for depression. He stopped visiting him in February.
On January 16, 1991 he purchased the 7.62mm SKS self-loading assault rifle, 100 rounds of ammunition and three magazines from Smith’s Sports Store in the city.
It’s a f***ed up world out there and there’s some weird f***ers out there
He told Chalk it was for protection because “it’s a f***ed up world out there and there’s some weird f***ers out there”.
Frankum bought the bowie knife and a set of handcuffs in April and tried to have the knife professionally sharpened to a razor’s edge at a Mister Minit operator in July.
“It is clear that by this time he had killing on his mind,” Coroner Waller wrote.
The day before the massacre Frankum had his head shaved and he was thought to be sharpening the bowie knife on an oil stone behind a locked door when his sister arrived home.
Dr Milton found that he was ‘without severe mental disorder or previous evidence of severe aggression’.
He proposed anger, guilt, conflict and having no money as motivating forces behind Frankum’s rampage.
He was angry because he was a failure and emasculated by his parents, he felt guilt over his mother’s suicide, he had conflict with his sister over his grandmother’s estate and his money had run out so he could no longer alleviate his loneliness with prostitutes.
Dr Milton said those factors alone were not sufficient to explain his actions and that a society which increasingly glorified violence may have pushed him over the edge.
He concluded that his exposure to violent material combined with his vulnerable personality due to tragedies leading up the shooting went a long way to explaining his actions.
The survivor
GREGORY Read was standing in a hardware store within eyeshot of The Coffee Pot waiting to pay for a broom and a toilet seat.
Minutes later he was gunned down but not before he had helped save the lives of many.
“He had a 20-inch bowie knife so it was very large, very demonstrative,” Mr Read said.
“He turned around after he had a coffee and when this girl had her back turned to him he drove the bowie knife straight between her shoulder blades downwards.
“He then pulled the rifle out of the pack and started shooting and I went down on one knee and looked out the door and he had fired about six shots.
“I saw him run alongside and I noticed when people laid down on the ground he wasn’t shooting them so I said ‘this is what I’ve got to do’ and I went ahead.”
I went out of the glass doors to the carpark and there were couples standing. I said ‘quick there’s a killer behind me, lay down on the ground and he won’t shoot you
– Gregory Read
Read, a Vietnam veteran who weighed 140kg at the time, felt his body fill with adrenalin as he ran up the stairs three-at-a-time to the carpark to warn people to lie down.
“I put my head over the balcony and he fired two shots at me and I had two bullets go very close to my face,” Mr Read said.
“I went out of the glass doors to the carpark and there were couples standing. I said ‘quick there’s a killer behind me, lay down on the ground and he won’t shoot you’.”
Read managed to get 10 people on the ground before Frankum spotted him.
“He could see what I was doing,” Mr Read said.
“I was out in the open and I was telling this lady ‘lay down in your car, there’s a killer behind me’ and she said ‘it’s too late, he’s right behind you’.
Frankum standing 20 feet away had his rifle pointed at Read.
“You can hear your heartbeat and adrenalin is going through your system because you are physically doing things you possibly couldn’t do before,” Mr Read said.
“I looked up and saw the barrel and I thought ‘I’m gone’. I dived to the side of my car and he fired when I was jumping through the air and that was how I got shot in the feet.”
Frankum continued his shooting spree on the rooftop before he returned to the upper level of the carpark.
“After he had wounded and killed all these people he said ‘I’m sorry’ to a woman in a car and leant the rifle down and blew his brains out.”
A year later Read was awarded the Star of Courage for conspicuous courage in the circumstances of great peril.
The investigator
RETIRED NSW Police Commissioner Ken Moroney remembers the Strathfield Massacre as the most horrifying event he witnessed in his 42 years of policing.
Filling in as Acting South West Region Commander, he was met at the entrance to the plaza by Detective Chief Inspector Adrian Allingham.
“I distinctly remember him saying there had been a number of murders and that the offender appears to have taken his own life on the roof of the shopping centre,” Mr Moroney said.
“I had seen deceased bodies, I had seen deceased murdered bodies, but not withstanding his words to me I couldn’t have comprehended what I was about to see.”
As frantic friends and relatives gathered behind police tape, Moroney went in to view the trail of death left by Frankum.
“I remember walking in and the deceased were either still lying in The Coffee Pot and variously around the place,” Mr Moroney said.
“I stood there and it was almost as if time had frozen over and I couldn’t comprehend the nature of the carnage.
“I had seen murdered bodies but I had never seen that many in one place at one time and all of sudden the enormity of what had occurred started to ring home to me.”
The memories of what he saw that day he said out of respect for the victim’s families were too gruesome to reveal the full details of.
“We came to The Coffee Pot and my vivid memory today is of the three women — there was a mother and daughter and a niece who had been sitting directly behind Frankum,” Mr Moroney said.
“He had been drinking coffee for a number of hours, then in a split moment of time what went through his mind only he and God know and then he turned and he stabbed the first victim and I vividly recall her.”
Moroney was then faced with the delicate job of telling the families about the fate which had befallen their loved ones.
“The owner that was killed he was close by and I remember when we were outside of the Strathfield plaza the family of that good man,” Mr Moroney said.
“I remember the family pleading to let them in so they could find their father or brother and the difficult task police had of preserving the crime scene and trying to provide reassurance to family members at the same time.
“It was one of those indelible experiences which cannot and will not be forgotten.”
The fallout
BEFORE the Strathfield Massacre gun-control was seen as a political death wish.
At the time there was no limit on the number of guns you could own and semi-automatic rifles could be bought without registration.
Rebecca Peters, who led the charge to strengthen gun laws as co-ordinator of the National Coalition for Gun Control (NCGC), said that changed after Strathfield.
“Anyone without a serious criminal record, anyone who hadn’t already been convicted of homicide could buy a gun,” Ms Peters said.
“It was an open invitation not only for people who wanted to have an efficient manner of killing people but all sorts of gun traffickers and it seemed completely mad.”
Seeing loopholes in state laws, Peters began campaigning for change.
“Then there was this shocking thing that happened in a public place,” Ms Peters said.
A huge public demonstration in support of stronger gun laws followed.
The NSW Government put restrictions on semi-automatic weapons which helped kick start the move for gun law reform.
A massacre in Terrigal happened in 1992 continuing the momentum for change.
The Australasian Police Ministers Council met and stressed gun laws needed to be uniform across Australia to combat gun trafficking.
“The priorities being uniform gun laws across the states and a ban on semi-automatic weapons and registration of all guns,” Ms Peters said.
“One of our demands was also proof of reason. The Strathfield shooter had claimed recreational hunting as his reason despite the fact that everyone who knew him said he had never been hunting in his life.”
Ms Peters said it was important to remember Strathfield, not just Port Arthur, Australia’s worst mass killing, led to Australia’s world-leading gun law changes.
“I feel the people who died at the Strathfield Massacre they also didn’t die in vain, that tragedy contributed to something,” Ms Peters said.
“A lot of people think they changed instantly after Port Arthur. Unfortunately in topics to do with health and safety they sometimes advance one tragedy at a time.”
Det Sgt Bob McNamara ( father of Bradley McNamara ( RIP ), offender Darcy Dugan, Fred ‘the Spy’ Smith and Adrian Allingham – handcuffed to Dugan.
Crime reporter Basil Sweeney farewelled
Published: September 07, 2009
Veteran newspaper journalist Basil Sweeney was farewelled at a packed Our Lady Star of the Sea church at Watsons Bay, remembered by colleagues and policemen he had encountered in his years as a police reporter.
Sweeney, who died on August 28 at the age of 84, served on the Daily Mirror and Truth and Sportsman from 1944 until 1957, when he joined the staff of the Sydney Morning Herald, the Brisbane Times reported.
The service was conducted by Bishop Anthony Fisher, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney – a poignant tribute. At the outset of his career, when Sweeney thought of joining the priesthood, the then Bishop Gilroy said he would be of more use to society as a journalist.
Mourners included his widow, Margaret, son Matthew and daughter Danielle, retired assistant commissioner Norm Maroney and detective chief inspectors Adrian Allingham and Karl Arkins.
Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 – 1861; 1863 – 1889; 1891 – 1954),
Friday 10 February 1950, page 8
BOY INJURED
Adrian Allingham, 12, of Yallambi, suffered a probable fracture of the right collarbone and right wrist as a result of a fall from a bicycle on the Guyra road on Tuesday afternoon.
He was treated by the Armidale District Ambulance and conveyed to a doctor’s surgery.
Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 – 1861; 1863 – 1889; 1891 – 1954),
Wednesday 5 November 1952, page 6
Junior Farmers In Radio Talks
Two Armidale Junior Farmers, Adrian Allingham and Rosemary Lucas will go to Tamworth next Thursday for radio talks on matters of interest to members of the Junior Farmer Movement.
They will take part in a State wide hook-up to be heard at 6.30 pm. that day.
Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 – 1861; 1863 – 1889; 1891 – 1954),
Friday 29 June 1951, page 12
Junior Farmer Trophies Presented
At the presentation of trophies to Junior Farmers in the Council Chambers, last night, poultry judge Mr. Weston said he felt there was very little he could tell the competitors in this section. They had all gained excellent results and had shown complete understanding of what is required in poultry keeping.
In his report, Mr. Weston said:— ……..
”Adrian Allingham‘s housing is perhaps the only fault I could find with his whole setup. It is not quite big enough for white leghorns in any quantity, ( 18 points ).
Hatching And Rearing
“In the housing and rearing section I awarded 30 points to Dawn Jaeger, Adrian Allingham and John Vickery. ……….
“Scores in the other sections were:— Feeding and management, Dawn Jaeger 48 points Graham Whitton 48 points. John Vickery 48 points, Adrian Allingham and Wendy MacGuire, 45 points. Possible, 54 points.
“General quality of stock: Adrian Allingham and John Vickery 24 points, …..
“General knowledge: Adrian Allingham 32 points, all other competitors each 30 points. Possible, 36 points.
“Records: Adrian Allingham 22. points, other competitors 20 points.
Point Score
“Adrian Allingham171 points, Dawn Jaeger 169 points. Graham Whitton 163 points, Wendy McGuire 154 points and John Vickery 150 points.”
Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 – 1861; 1863 – 1889; 1891 – 1954),
Wednesday 8 March 1950, page 4
“The Junior Farmer display is one of the best we have had shown for many years,” said the judged Mr. J. T. Rowlings, of Dangarsleigh.
“The junior farmer has come back into his own,” Mr. Rowlings continued.
“It should be remembered that they are our showmen of the future.”
VEGETABLES
Collection of vegetables: ….. Adrian Allingham 2; 3 lb. potatoes, white, other than Factor, Adrian Allingham 2; 3 lb. potatoes, any other variety, Adrian Allingham 2; 4 table tomatoes, …….
Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 – 1861; 1863 – 1889; 1891 – 1954),
Monday 13 August 1951, page 6
SKILL, CONFIDENCE AND TEAM WORK IN HIGH SCHOOL PLAYS
The confident ease of the players, the effective use of very few props, and the teamwork of all concerned were features of Armidale High School’s annual play night.
Nearly 60 boys and girls took part in five plays presented to an appreciative Town Hall audience of more than 400.
The plays were the best of those presented at the recent annual playday at the school.
2C players opened the evening with “The Crimson Coconut,” the story of a bomb which didn’t fizz, as revealed by happenings in a Soho restaurant.
Notable in this was the amusement it afforded the younger members of the audience, and the happy casting of Adrian Allingham as the head waiter. Other, players were ……..
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Adrian Allingham
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February 2013 – June 2013
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St George Model Boat Club
Schools Education Publishing, Australian Publishers Association
Ms Janelle Hutton
Mr Chris Conte
Ms Kylie Simpson
Ms Amanda Ugo
Vi Bui
IGA Lugarno (IGA Community Chest Limited)
Ms Beverly Lawrence
Mr Adrian Allingham
Ms Danika Kalan and the Peakhurst Nightowls Quilt Group
Rank: General Assistant Support Officer ( GASO ) – Clerk Grade 1/2
Stations: Inner West Police Area Command – Newtown Police Stn ( 11 years )
Service: From 4 August 2008 to 29 September 2019 = 11+ years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Tuesday 27 May 1947
Died on: Sunday 29 September 2019 ( Police Remembrance Day )
Age: 72 yrs 4 mths 2 days
Cause: Cancer – Bowel
Event location: ?
Event date: Sunday 29 September 2019
Funeral date: TBA
Funeral location: TBA
Wake location: TBA
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Senior Constable Anthony New and Pam Sutton at Newtown Police Station.
Senior Constable Anthony New ( # 22417 ) at Inner West PAC will ride across country to raise money for colleague Pam Sutton, who has battled cancer since 2014. Picture: Monique Harmer
Senior Constable Anthony New with administrative officer Pam Sutton at Newtown Police Station. Picture: Monique Harmer
Senior Constable Anthony New at Newtown Police Station rides his bike cross country for his colleague battling cancer.
PAM is NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills – but should be
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Newtown police officer’s 34 day cycle challenge for colleague
Joanna Panagopoulos, Inner West Courier
When Senior Constable Anthony New offered to cycle from Perth to Sydney to raise money for his colleague Pam Sutton, she initially refused.
But after thinking about the uncertainty she faced with her latest cancer prognosis, she finally agreed.
Ms Sutton has provided administrative support to the officers at Newtown Police Station for 11 years. She has taken most of her sick leave and eaten up much of her super.
“It’ll help me catch up on medical bills … I don’t know what will happen (in the future). It’s a bit of a backup,” she said.
Senior Constable New will set off from South Mole Lighthouse in Fremantle and finish the 4000km journey at the Sydney Opera House 34 days later.
He hopes to raise at least $10,000 when he ‘pedals for pam’.
“It was just out of the blue. He said, ‘I will be riding from Perth to Sydney and I’d like to be able to support you and whatever is going to happen in the future’,” Ms Sutton said.
“It’s incredible that he would do that for someone else.”
“(At Newtown police station) we all get along really well … we’re good friends and we support each other,” she said.
Ms Sutton’s battle with cancer has been long and gruelling.
Since she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2014, she has had part of her bowel, liver and lung removed, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and brachytherapy.
The cancer has now spread to her lymph nodes.
“The prognosis is not going to go away. It’s just going to be there. I have a win, I think I’ve beaten it, and then it says ‘hey you haven’t beaten me’ … it’s an ongoing battle between me and the disease and I’m going to win,” she said.
Ms Sutton has grandchildren and three kids in their 30s and 40s, which keep her going.
But work has also been a saving grace, so it’s pressing that she is receiving so much support from her colleagues.
“Coming to work helps. If I didn’t come to work, I think it would be very easy to give into the fatigue. (It’s good) coming to work and having people around me who are so positive. Just to say, ‘How you going?’ or “I’ll carry that for you’,” Ms Sutton said.
Senior Constable New started working at Newtown Police Station around the time Ms Sutton was first diagnosed with cancer.
“She’s just a really positive lady and wants to help out the officers. She’s worked in the station and helped out with counter inquires, she’s good with the public … she’s just a great lady,” Senior Constable New said.
“It makes the ride more important for me … I can ride for somebody and help a work colleague.”
Senior Constable New was a decathlete, a state champion in track and field, in the army reserves, but he said this solo bike ride across Australia is another beast.
“This is the hardest thing I will do but it’s nothing compared to what Pam will go through … if I suffer a little bit of pain out on the road.”
During the month of September, Senior Constable Anthony New will challenge himself to ride 4000km from Perth to Sydney, all while raising funds in support of his colleague Pam, who is living with cancer. Anthony will set off from South Mole Lighthouse, Fremantle (WA) and aims to finish 30 days later at the Sydney Opera House.
Keep in touch with Anthony throughout his journey via Facebook and Instagram @thinbluedot .
Here is Pam’s story:
Pam Sutton is a much loved and valued member with the Inner West Police Area Command. Pam has worked for NSW Police for 11 years as a General Administrative Support Officer.
Pam was diagnosed with Stage 3 Bowel Cancer in January 2014. She underwent surgery and began her first round of chemotherapy.
Since being diagnosed, Pam has continued to fight a courageous battle. Pam has endured many rounds of chemotherapy over the years as the cancer was found to have spread to different parts of her body. After Doctors detected cancer in the liver, Pam underwent another operation to have part of her liver removed followed by more chemotherapy.
Further tests revealed the cancer had spread to one of Pam’s lungs resulting in another operation to remove the tumour from the lung. Another gruelling round of chemotherapy followed. Further tests showed the cancer had spread to lymph node near the heart. Pam underwent radiotherapy and a particularly intense round of chemotherapy. The chemotherapy treatment could not continue as Pam’s immune system became too weak for further treatment. As a result, the chemotherapy treatment was stopped to allow Pam’s immunity to improve. The treatment had fortunately shrunk the size of the tumour, however, when the treatment ceased the tumour grew back.
Recent tests have shown the cancer has spread to the bladder and another lymph node. Pam has recently started another round of chemotherapy.
Pam has battled this illness for the past five and a half years, and to the amazement of her peers has taken minimal leave during treatment and recovery. She has continued to show up to work despite everything she has endured and even in times of feeling very unwell and weak due to the chemotherapy treatment. Her dedication, strength and her positive attitude are a wonder to all that cross her path.
Pam’s medical expenses have been ongoing and as anyone could image a huge burden to her. We’d like to ask anyone who would like to contribute to this worthy cause, to make a donation.
Our generous donors and their messages of support
Supporters
Amount
Message
Lyn McMillan
$100.00
Vanessa Quinion
$20.00
Michelle Jones
$10.00
So sad to hear this. I’d still like to donate. Well done on your ride. Sorry I can’t give more.
Toni Keegan
$50.00
Passing on our love to Katie, Chris & Matt and all of Pam’s family, friends and colleagues. Pam was like a second Mum to me growing up as I am a childhood friends of Katie’s. Pam was always there for us, such a strong woman. I am so sad but am in awe of her courage & determination. Lots of love from Toni, Ben, Andie & Nola
Sherriden Mackenzie
$100.00
My daughter and i met Anthony on the Nullabor, Pam has her very own Angel pedalling for her.
Brett McDougall
$100.00
Ilma McDougall
$100.00
John Rylands
$10.00
colin whitehouse
$30.00
“While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it.” — Samuel Johnson
Anonymous
$50.00
Tom Nicholls
$20.00
Jason Donnelly
$20.00
Nel Gebels
$133.45
Sydney City PAC
Sean Howie
$50.00
Respect to you, Anthony, and prayers for Pam and her family. May the Thin Blue Line wrap around you all with love and support. Sean, SAPOL Communications
Glen Leechburch Auwers
$50.00
Inspirational and a true blue bloody legend. Way to go Newy. Stay safe mate.
Anne Scott
$50.00
A remarkable challenge you have taken on. NZ has a beautiful Maori expression, Kia Kaha, which lifts spirits at many difficult times and I believe is perfect for this day. Annie and Vince
Stephen Knight
$50.00
Allison Wright
$50.00
I’m donating this in my son Callum’s name. He’s found the love of riding and doing charitable work/rides. And to mention his pop, my dad a former NSWPOL officer.
Margaret Stewart
$20.00
Keep fighting Pam
Rose Grieve
$20.00
Cindy Growcott
$50.00
When I’m having a shit day, I’ll think of Pam and yourself…then pull my bloody head in! Inspirational.
Anonymous
$10.09
BBM
$50.00
OBB Accountants
$250.00
Well done Anthony, you are an inspiration.-
cally milnes
$50.00
As strong as Pam is, Anthony you are to. Cycle hard , cycle strong you can do it.
Anonymous
$150.00
Sharyn Willis
$4.90
Anthony, wishing you a safe journey from west to east and may the wind always be at your back. You are going awesome so far. To Pam I hope this fundraiser will give you some relief financially, and that you are feeling okay
Angela Ng
$200.00
Pam and Anthony, a Salute from me. Both of you are amazing and inspiring. Keep fighting and keep pedalling!
Nicole & Sophey Lill
$100.00
Sending you love, prayers and strength Pam.
Robert Simpson
$50.00
You are doing something others can’t even imagine. This is for you Anthony as much as the money is for Pam. Bless you Pam
WAK Consulting Pty Ltd
$50.00
I hope the Mucha Adventure girls weren’t too much of a shock to encounter on the road! I said I’d match Mucha Mich’s donation so here it is – Now pedal fast or they’ll catch you again! All the best – wish I was pedalling with you! WAK
Anonymous
$50.00
Lynda Stuart
$50.00
Hi Anthony! $50 donations from me and my Dad! Dad is a WW2 Veteran 94 and when I told him about you he wanted to give some money! 🙂 Regards Lynda Stuart & David OKell
Rajiv Tarafdar
$50.00
Pam and Anthony, You are both wonderful people and have both set amazing examples for all of us to learn from. Good Luck to both of you. Wish you all the peace, happiness and good health.
Monica Miller
$25.00
Colette Truscott
$100.00
Best wishes to both of you and your families Amazing effect around ??
Sharyn Bolton
$50.00
Naomi Mikic
$35.00
Graham McDonald
$100.00
Jodi & Karl Mikolic
$20.00
Was great to meet you, keep up the great work
Jenine Pedley
$50.00
Keep on keeping on.
Jennifer HUTCHINSON
$10.00
Esteban Moops
$20.00
Well done on the ride so far . What you are doing is bloody amazing.
Noela Mcguffie
$50.00
Go Pam you can do it
Anonymous
$20.00
Brandon Lim
$100.00
All the best Pam and keep up the good work Anthony.
Glenda Sims
$20.00
gary Merryweather
$100.00
You are a great man for doing this ride for Pam
Leslea Smits
$50.00
Keep fighting Pam we are all with you xx Anthony your are a true hero xx
Anonymous
$30.00
Anonymous
$35.00
Such an amazing effort!
Michael Bartley
$50.00
Claire Cortellazzi
$20.00
Anonymous
$20.00
Angela Nicholson
$50.00
Stephen Varhegyi
$50.00
Good on you Cuz. It’s a wonderful cause and an incredible effort. Very proud of you.
Nikki O’malley
$50.00
Stay positive. xxx
Zoe O’Rourke
$10.00
Good on you! Great to see colleagues supporting each-other
Mel Phillips
$50.00
What a huge mission to take on and for such a great cause! You can do it! From your favorite DSU-er 🙂
Kegan Pereira
$50.00
All the best mate
Anonymous
$50.00
Chris Herbert
$25.00
Ana Shersby
$20.00
Wonderful cause. Sincerely hope dear Pam continues to fight, she can pull through!
Janelle Di Giglio
$30.00
Caitlin Dunton
$20.00
Mandy Eagles
$10.00
Dmytro Chornyi
$10.00
Sam Bazzi
$50.00
Well done on supporting such a great cause.
Debra Gray
$50.00
Such a selfless commitment. Wonderful purpose
Louise Hughes
$50.00
Lovely to see someone make sacrifices to help another in need.
Anonymous
$100.00
Melissa Gole
$50.00
Good on you Anthony!. I showed Donna from those left behind your thin blue dot and she’s following you now too :).
Anonymous
$50.00
We met at Frasers Range the world would be a better place with more people like you.
Anonymous
$25.00
Wishing you strength, good health and happiness Pam!
Sharon Sneddon
$50.00
Inspiring and totally selfless! You got this Newy ????
Mike Shelley
$30.00
Hine HunuHunu
$50.00
Karen Bevan
$100.00
Go well, you can do it
Pete Leong
$50.00
Chris Christian
$20.00
Good on ya mate, nice to meet you today in Coolgardie, all the best for the rest of your trip, from the Coolgardie cops?????
Damien Welsh
$25.00
Super human effort. Keep up the good work.
Anonymous
$25.00
You’re an inspiration to us all! X
Erica Cassidy
$10.00
What an amazing thing to do. Watching the Thin Blue Dot map progress and thinking about you and hoping you stay safe.
Melissa Carlsson
$30.00
Goodluck! Such an amazing thing to do for someone. The world needs more people like you!. Sending love to Pam – I know Im not giving much – I wish I could give more. I truely whole heartedly hope you get to see your granchildren grow up!. Xxx
Lou Driscoll
$20.00
What an inspiration you are Anthony! All the best for the ride x
Aron Toundjel
$50.00
You’ve always got a smile on your face Pam despite all you’re going through. We’re all here to support you in any way we can 🙂
Frank Quattrone
$100.00
Keep going Sprocky, you can do it.
Anonymous
$35.45
Anonymous
$51.00
God bless you both.
Stephanie & Neale Breden
$50.00
Pam Sutton – our best wishes with your health challenges ahead. . Anthony New, and Police Legacy , Thin Blue Dot & Richard McDonald – Thank you for all you’re doing to assist in raising monies for Pam Sutton.
Carolyn King
$10.00
Graham Maranda
$200.00
Diorne Lia
$50.00
We are right behind you mate. I plan to ride the final leg with you into Sydney then buy you a beer ??
Anonymous
$20.00
Chris Chow
$50.00
Keep this legs going Sprocky
Sean Heagney
$20.00
You’re a wonderful human! Glad to count you amongst my mates. Stay safe and enjoy the journey. Good onya for doing this for Pam!
Katherine Brennan
$20.00
All the best Anthony, what an amazing thing you’re doing. Pam I wish you well, I’ve heard lovely things about you from my mum Anne who used to work with you.
Val Muir
$56.15
best wishes Pam, good luck Bob
Anne Johnston
$20.00
Amazing Anthony – wishing you well on the ride and stay away from those B-doubles. Pam, you are an inspiration and such an amazing person. You always helped in my ‘moments of need in CP’ and I feel I have now made a lovely friend. Miss you and wishing you well xx
Anonymous
$25.00
Thomas Harvwy
$50.00
Shaun Davies
$20.00
Much respect Anthony, enjoy the journey
Damen Jones
$100.00
Vaughan Wilkinson
$200.00
Alex Liouthakis
$50.00
Rochelle Blue
$50.00
You are amazing!
Tony Kenny
$100.00
Wishing you all the Best Pam. Good luck Anthony great work!
Jim Duignan
$30.00
Vince Moschella
$180.00
Lorraine Curtain
$20.00
The power of team support and love …
Tim Archer
$20.00
Hats off to you Senior Constance New! Having been an avid dot watcher following Rupert Guinness on the IndiPac, I look forward to following your progress. You are being extraordinary.
Tracy Doran
$20.00
Best wishes – must be great to have such great colleagues
Anonymous
$50.00
Nick Vernem
$20.00
Sandy Kryzius
$40.00
Amazing and inspirational Anthony, good luck and stay safe… i will look forward to following your journey.
Cheryl James
$100.00
Safe riding!
Amanda Mcdonnell
$5.00
Anonymous
$10.00
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Anonymous
$50.00
Anonymous
$5.00
Warren Cunningham
$250.00
I don’t know you guys but I read your story on FB and I’d like to help. Im sending Pam positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and the strength to fight on and win the battle – and Im sending best wishes to Anthony for a safe and successful cycle trip, what a beautiful thing your doing for your workmate ??
Alice C
$5.00
David Hodgkinson
$25.00
Good luck!!!
Marilyn Burton
$100.00
It’s the least I can do. Good luck!
Vanessa Hadley
$100.00
You are an inspiration! Keep fighting xx
Anonymous
$25.00
Thank you for this great effort.
Anonymous
$5.00
Mitch McGrath
$50.00
Chris Sutton
$100.00
Anthony – wholehearted support from the Melbourne Suttons for your thoughtful, magnanimous act. Ride well, and the best of luck! From Kit, Asher, Miki and Chris Sutton.
Cameron McDougall
$100.00
Rupert Guinness
$50.00
Ride well, strong and safe Anthony … may Pam’s fighting spirit be with you all the way! All the best to you and Pam.
Edward Younger
$100.00
Great cause Sprocky. You and Pam are both on challenging journeys and I’m praying both end in happiness and success. Best wishes Ed.
Stephen Flanagan
$100.00
Wishing Pam all the best. Good luck, safe travels on the ride Anthony.
Kirk McDougall
$109.00
Thanks Pam for looking out for me when I was young, may you find peace and happiness in all that you do. The grueling West to East bike journey emulates your own exhausting/painful journey over the past years. Kirk, Ruth and our children.
Cristina Faraone
$54.50
Pam, you have inspired me to never give up! You have such an amazing drive to keep on going even when you feeling crook. I’m so glad to have met such a beautiful soul such as yours. Anthony, best of luck out there in the wilderness. You’ll learn alot about yourself, that’s for sure. Just remember it’s only a matter of time, you’ll eventually get to Sydney to kick your feet up and have a well deserved drink!
Anonymous
$50.00
Natalie South
$32.70
Ken Thompson
$54.50
Will be following your epic ride Anthony. & have posted this link to my FB page along with a call to donate. We’re all lucky to have people like you in our lives. Take care.
Kate Sutton
$1,090.00
Thank you Anthony for doing such a wonderful thing for our Mum! She means the world to us and we cant thank you enough> Mum you are awesome!
Robyn Hutchinson
$54.50
Adding to many reasons to love you, You’re such a courageous fighter Pammy and we love you all the more for it xxx Thanks Anthony, such a caring legend x
Susan Frankham
$163.50
Good luck Pam!
Kerrie Killen
$54.50
Wishing you all the best Pam xx Great stuff Anthony!!
Aman Sareen
$54.50
Always wishing you the best Pam! You’ve touched all of our hearts one way and another. You’re one in a million!
Tania Holmes
$54.50
Wishing you a safe journey across the country Newy. You’re doing an amazing thing. To my beautiful workmate Pam, we are all behind you and love you lots ??
Wendy & Lloyd Kornelson
$109.00
That’s a huge battle Pam, keep fighting. Well done Anthony, you really are a legend!
Jane Moschella
$109.00
Lauren Procter
$50.00
Andrew Davidson
$32.70
James OXLEY
$21.80
Meropi Papadopoulos
$21.80
Elizabeth Gardner
$5.45
Tania Madgwick
$54.50
Big hugs to you Pammy! Your strength is amazing. Anthony you are a legend!
Anonymous
$597.00
Many thanks to all the staff at Inner West PAC that donated at the half yearly on 23 July 2019 – $597 raised.
Rick STACEY
$500.00
I’m often thinking of you Pam, keep fighting. You’re loved by so many people. <3
Tina Shepley
$150.00
Hi Pam! Katie told us about the wonderful ride across Australia Anthony has planned and the support that it will offer you. We’re thinking of you often, and wish Anthony all the best on his journey. Lots of love, Tina & Owen
Daniel Watson
$59.73
Anonymous
$54.50
A very worthy cause! Hope the cycle goes very well and all the best to Pam.
Tina Davies
$32.70
Mel Ryan
$250.00
Pam, I have recently met you and before even knowing your situation I felt a strong sense of good in you. I am truely saddened to hear this news about your long fight. Remarkable woman. God bless x
Andrew Tajsic
$21.80
Alan Lau
$20.00
William Sites
$50.00
Best wishes Pam, good on you Anthony.
Rhett Douglas
$20.00
Aaron Sainsbury
$109.00
You’re a legend, Newy. This will be as good for you as it will Pam. Go well, mate and keep safe.
Skye Stromquist
$50.00
Good luck Anthony on this adventure! Such a wonderful thing to do for our Pammy! Pammy keep fighting strong! We ?? You xx
Nick Duggan
$54.50
Good on you Anthony!
Marion Smith
$109.00
Pam, you are an amazing woman putting up a mighty fight. Love Marion.
marco iglesias
$21.80
Amy Gerrish
$5.45
Simon Smith
$54.50
Keep up the strong fight Pam x
Antoinette Maroun
$54.50
You’re a legend Pam! x Go Anthony!
Anonymous
$100.00
Adam Packer
$54.50
Thinking of you Pam x. Newy what a machine!
Micaela Hagan
$50.00
You are amazing Pam!
Nat Bull
$54.50
Keep up the fight Pam!
Natalie Barber
$50.00
Peter Haydon
$109.00
Go hard Sprocket!!
Susan Gilbert-Davies
$100.00
David Turner
$54.50
Ann Logan
$109.00
My daughter works with Pam, what a wonderful lady & safe travels to Anthony ??
Liz Cook
$100.00
Anthony what a wonderful thing to do for Pam.
Louise Logan
$100.00
We love you Pam! Good luck Anthony, you’re an absolute legend! xxx
Donal Keenan
$20.00
Good on you and best of luck.
Sian Morgan
$54.50
Ride like the wind mate!
Holly McFadden
$54.50
Jaimie Reardon
$21.80
Michael and Alexandra Reid
$21.80
From our family to yours Pam.
Narelle Dickson
$109.00
Tim PETERS
$21.80
Chelsie Richards
$54.50
Hayley Corben
$250.00
Sending love your way Pammy xxx
Will and Prue Ingall
$272.50
Pam, you’re a trooper and we hope this helps in some small way.
Lucy Nipperess
$16.35
Natalie & Daniel Campisi
$54.50
Pam, You are a beautiful person with a big heart, keep up that fighting spirit. Much love Nat x P.S Keep safe on your ride Anthony New 🙂
Sharni Edwards
$21.80
You are an inspiration – keep fighting the good fight – from a fellow GASO x
Katie Oregan
$54.50
Wonderful thing you’re doing Anthony! Fingers crossed we raise a significant amount for our one and only Pam!!
Alisha Hobbs
$54.50
Renee Bradford
$109.00
Pam you are an inspiration!
Ingrid Reilly
$54.50
Best of luck Newy – what a wonderful thing to be doing for our very special Pam !
Mel Vanderwall
$100.00
Awesome cause…thank you!
Sarah Huggins
$109.00
Wishing you all the best x
robert midei
$10.90
Stephen Weston
$32.70
Ilma McDougall
$545.00
Love and courage to you Pam and Antony may the wind may be at your back for the entire 34 days! Love from Auntie Ilma.
Norman Wagener
$250.00
Always happy 4 you.
Richard McDonald
$50.00
Great Job Anthony!
Rod, Kathy,and Harrison Wagener
$272.50
Beth McDougall
$109.00
Pam is my cousin and you’re right she has shown such strength and courage. She is an inspiration to me. I am so glad you are doing this for her!
Robbie Lay
$50.00
Pam, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tough time! But I know you will battle through!
To all those who have been following Senior Constable Anthony New’s #Pedal4Pam journey, we have some sad news.
It is with a very heavy heart that our Inner West Police Area Command family said goodbye to Pam Sutton on Sunday 29 September 2019.
Pam had bravely battled cancer for five and a half years and will always be remembered as the kind-hearted, vibrant soul that she was.
For all those who have donated to #Pedal4Pam and NSW Police Legacy, we thank you. The money will be donated to Pam’s family.
Anthony – Thin blue dot – is currently over half way through his 4000km bike ride across Australia and we know Pam would be extremely proud of his efforts.
Sharon Lee Guggrty Sad news. Rest in Peace Pam ????????
Raeleen Tuckwell RIP beautiful lady my heart and prayers are with your family and friends ????
Janelle Di Giglio Such sad news ????
Allan Shalless RIP Pam . Thoughts to the family and Pam’s Police Family.
Kim Butt So sad
Gayle Tatana R.I.P. Pam????
Briety Dorahy Beautiful lady
Angela Georganti R.I.P…..
Jason Donnelly; Cancer, such a horrid thing that touches so many. I’m sure Anthony is riding through some pain right now, both in his legs and in his heart but i’m also sure that Pam will have had such positive days knowing she meant so much to so many. Push those legs and peddle strong Anthony. May she rest in peace ????
Doreen Nugent thinking of her family at this sad time
Carol Georgiou RIP….may she RIP…
Linda K. Junee Very sad, RIP Pam. ????
Maria Demasi Condolences to the family ⚘⚘⚘⚘
Maureen Heydon Heydon Oh how sad prayers and thoughts are with your family
Shell Miller Awww no that’s so sad. R.I.P and condolences to Pam’s family, both blood and Blue. ????
Cheryl Willemsen
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Vera Burgic Cancer is a horrible illness.
Condolences to your family and friends.
Pam Rest In Peace.
Judy Copelin Gone But Not Forgotten
Pauline Vanderwolf
Kerri Douglas Love, light and peace to Pam, her family and her brothers and sisters in blue. Anthony thank you for your amazing commitment and efforts to raise money for Pam and her family you are a true friend and a wonderful person. Xxxx
Leanne McClenaghan Condolences to all friends and family of this beautiful soul. She has touched the lives of so many- even the Facebook followers who have been following the remarkable journey that Anthony is on. Rest In Peace Pam. ????
Pat Sanderson
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Mary Koorey god bless RIP
Rebecca Walsh Allie Reeves
Daniela Parramatta Condolences
Amanda Forti Rest peacefully Pam ????????
Pauline Ringland RIP …
Sherrill Weidenbohm So sad
Jude Daw So sad ????????????????????????????
Kerrie Melchior So sad, my sincere condolences ????????
Anne Burgin Condolences from my family to Pams .RIP
Jilly Crilly Very sad to hear of Pams passing, condolences to her family and work colleagues. R.I.P ????
Maggy Fletcher Oh how sad I am sure she would be with Anthony all the way my thoughts and prayers are with family and friends God bless you all xoxo
Sally Scott RIP.????
Carmen Hinton RIP beautiful lady xxx Sincerest condolences to family and friends and now in the arms of the Angels xxx Great job Anthony, we are all with you on this journey
Lesley Joan Dunne
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Christine Mcclean May Pam now RIP she was a trooper
Marlene Kheir Cham May she Rest In Peace
Nod Sone RIP Pam.
Toni Watson ???? so sad …. Condolences to her family and friends ????
Gwen Vink RIP FLY WITH THE ANGELS ????????????
Iris Joy RIP ???? PAM
Lynne Foreman RIP
Margaret Hornby ❤️❤️❤️ RIP
Bradley Wingard Not sure if I should heart react or cry react… so sad to here but great work team!
Suzana Federer Bradley Wingard me too…
Noelene Oxford Very sad news, may you RIP Pam ????
El Simon Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers with all her loved ones. ????????
Carol Woods I have been following Anthony on his amazing bike ride.
He is so Awesome doing this for Pam
So Sad to hear of her passing
RIP Beautiful Lady
Prayers and Hugs ♥️♥️♥️
Kevin Burness Rest in Peace dear lady
Dan Johnson
J Anne Weterings So very sorry….may she rest in peace
Mounira Batach RIP ???? PAM
Daisy Martin
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Adele Aniol R.I.P.,Pam❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Leanne S Cleary RIP Pam thoughts & prayers to her loved ones. Anthony you are a Champion ❤️
Lacey Waterfield Beautiful capture. Very sad to hear this.
Geoffrey Smith Sad sad story but the “pedal ” continues and will help the family. G
Janine Collins Awww sweet heart r.i.p. Hun
Colleen Gobbe Condolences to her husband,family and friends .Soo sad May she rest in the arms of the angels ????????????
Dawn Rath Rest in peace dear lady
Donna Petrovski Rest In Peace, Pam. ❤️
Margaret Maher
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John El-Chappo RIP Pam – a lovely lady and very sad news. Well done though Newey ????
Deb Anderson Almost home ????????????
Lena Walczuk Rest In Peace Pam
Reggie Channing Alex Bush
Alex Bush Reggie Channing such a lovely person to work with.
Patricia Concetta Edna Lovely lady xxxx❤️❤️
Annette Lehmann So sad…rest in peace
Susie Connolly Rest in peace lovely lady
Taylor Jamieson Bless
Denise Elaine Wright Sorry for your grief….rip
Penny Moore God bless.
Patricia Murrell Keep strong Anthony … Now and always.
John Herrenberg RIP, THANK you for your service to Our Buitiful Australia
Toni KeeganSending big love. Pam was an incredible woman and fought with amazing strength.
Great work Anthony, I don’t know you but what a wonderful journey you are on, for Pam. I have donated and will continue to follow the Thin Blue Dot xo
It is with great sadness that I notify all of you that serving officer Detective Senior Constable Margi Saunders (Moran) of Albury Police passed away this morning, 28 September 2019 after a long illness.
Funeral details will be advised to all of you as soon as they become available.
Kind Regards
Beth
Lorrae Williams:
I remember the first time I met Margy she was relieving as a Duty Officer and turned up at a serious MVA just out of Albury and I was mobile supervisor, having only been stationed at Albury for about a day at that stage.
I remember thinking what a tough, hard nosed, female cop…but as the years went on, I soon got used to Margy’s no nonsense approach and straight shooting personality. I learnt who to go to for advice when I had something a bit out of the ordinary to investigate or if I needed advice, even about workplace conditions…it was Margy.
She was undoubtedly the most experienced, intelligent and humble Detective I ever met in nearly twenty years of policing. I always appreciated any advice Margy gave me and I knew my investigations would be the best they could be, if I followed her instructions.
When Margy wasn’t investigating serious crimes, murders etc, she was raising her beloved daughter, along with her husband.
Margy touched the lives of so many people…more than she probably ever realised. I am privileged to have known her.
RIP Margy…you have served your community well. Xx
Deepest condolences to husband Rob and daughter Majella.
Albury police officer Detective Senior Constable Marg Saunders has been publicly remembered and praised after dying following a tumour diagnosis
Anthony Bunn
Updated September 30 2019 – 7:36pm, first published 7:35pm
DECORATED Albury police veteran Marg Saunders has been saluted as part of National Police Remembrance Day after dying at the age of 56 from a brain tumour.
It was on an honour roll of NSW police members who have died over the past year.
Albury Inspector Owen Hill told The Border Mail after the service that Detective Senior Constable Saunders “was loved and respected in the region, particularly here in Albury”.
“It’s very raw for the serving members,” Inspector Hill said, with some colleagues in tears following the memorial.
“It adds that level more significance about why we’re here today.”
Detective Senior Constable Saunders passed away on Saturday.
She had been in the police force for 38 years, having stints at Sydney stations, before serving in Albury from 1986.
In 2012, the police commissioner presented Detective Senior Constable Saunders with a NSW-wide local hero award with a citation declaring her an “outstanding role model and mentor to general duties officers”.
It continued: “She has been a front line officer for her entire career and is known for her professionalism and strong work ethic.”
Detective Senior Constable Saunders’ other great community contribution was in the water polo world.
She was a life member of the Ovens and Murray association and Albury Water Polo Club.
Tigers president Zoe Singer described her as the “heart” of the club.
“The club will never be the same without her, never ever,” Ms Singer said.
“She will be remembered every time somebody touches the water.
“She was one of the biggest personalities in the club.”
In April, Detective Senior Constable Saunders won a C grade best and fairest, which followed a premiership in 2017-18 and decades of service via junior development and committee roles, including president and treasurer.
Detective Senior Constable Saunders is survived by husband of 26 years Rob Moran and daughter Majella, 23.
A full police funeral will be held at Albury’s Hovell Tree Park from 11am Friday.
Darren SampsonCondolences to Rob and the family.so very sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this time of sadness.
Kellie GordesVery sad news. RIP Margi. Sincere condolences to Margi’s family and colleagues
Ellen ShawTerrible news,a fantastic person, selfless friend to many.Condolences to family and colleagues.A helping hand to my dad will always remember.????
Judi MillsThis is so very sad! A wonderful, compassionate officer. Deepest condolences to Margi’s loved ones ????
Taya MareeRip Margi, I will never forget the strength you gave me all those years ago, ❤️????
Cindy StaresSuch a lovely lady, and such a good example of a policewoman. Funny and compassionate, I will always remember her. I am so sorry Robbie and Majella.
Tracey McLachlanRIP Margie. You left this world a better place.????????❤❤
Trish SouthgateOh, Rob and Majella, I am so sorry to hear this, that Marg didn’t get to enjoy the retirement she deserved after a lifetime of dedicated service in a tough environment. And that you have to bear her loss at an early age. She was so rightly proud of your achievements and maturity, Majella. And a great support to you, Rob. Our sincere sympathy to you both, and her family of origin.
Michelle MilliganMarg did so much for me and my family at a really tough time, as her role as a local police detective I felt she honestly had my back and after many other failed attempts marg brought justice for me and my family. Thank you so much for your contribution to the local community and for never giving up on people who had given up on themselves xxx
Narelle HuntleyRest easy Margi. A fierce competitor in the pool who will be greatly missed.
Allison GouldSuch an injustice for a woman I called my friend who gave back more to our community than duty called .. I will miss those long arms in goals and that sharp tongue on the side of the pool.. I actually don’t have a waterpolo memory that doesn’t include Margie… Thankyou for always making the game entertaining… my heart goes out to Robbie and mar
Annie ColquhounAllison Gould
Sounds like a selfless woman. Kind words also by you. Sorry that you have lost your friend. Thinking of you at this sad time????
Kerrie MyerAn amazing lady taken way too soon. Your courage, strength and passion for justice will continue to inspire me. You supported me in my times of greatest need and for that I will be eternally grateful. I will miss our friendly challenges on the netball court and in the pool and of course will miss having a beer with you. Love to you dear Rob and Majella xxx
Narelle KearneySo sad to hear ???? Miss the fun we had at yoga and Pilates
Jeanie Nednsav SavageSo sorry Annie, you lost a mate. Life really sucks sometimes but at least you had good times . ????????????
passed away peacefully on Saturday, 28th September, 2019 aged 56 years.
Beloved wife of Robert.
Devoted and dearly loved mum of Majella.
Loved and respected by all.
Published in The Border Mail on Oct. 5, 2019
October 9, 2019
she taught me lots of stuff, like how to swim and be a good person. she made my sister not be afraid of water and she told lots of jokes. i will miss you so much
mya irving,
Melbourne
October 2, 2019
Very sad times, our thoughts are with you Rob, Majella & Families.
Murray & Michele Yensch,
Hervey Bay Queensland.
Murray Yensch,
Hervey Bay Queensland
October 2, 2019
Saunders (Moran), Margaret Majella
28.9.2019
Loving daughter-in-law of William and Barbara (dec) Moran,
loving sister-in-law of Carol Bellamy and Diane and Rodger King,
aunt of Jay, Kade and Jess Bellamy.
Forever loved, will be sadly missed.
Published in: The Border Mail
October 4, 2019
Saunders (Moran), Marg
Condolences to Robert, Majella and family on the sad passing of Marg.
The funeral service to celebrate the Life of Margie Saunders-Moran will be held on Friday, 4th October, 2019 commencing at 11:00am at Hovell Tree Park, Hovell Tree Drive, South Albury.
Members of the Police are respectfully invited to attend.
Police Honours
Published in The Border Mail on Oct. 2, 2019
Donald Edward DORAN
07/10/2019
Donald Edward DORAN
AKA Eddie,
Late of Helensburgh, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 08?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9613
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 29 February 1960
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 March 1966
Senior Constable – appointed 1 March 1970
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 23 February 1985
Final Rank = Sergeant – Retired
Stations: ?, Sutherland ( 1970s ), Helensburgh, Sydney Police Centre ( SPC ) – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre Feb 1960?to 10 November 1991 = 31 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 3/c )
Born: Sunday 15 August 1936
Died on: Tuesday 17 September 2019
Age: 83 yrs, 1 mth, 2 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 30 September 2019 @ 10am
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, 121 Linden St, Sutherland, NSW
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
DONALD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
No further information can be, currently, found on this man, his career or life.
Cal
27 September 2019
I believe I worked with Eddie Doran in 1978, at Sutherland Police Station.
I was in my probation, he was a Senior Constable, living in Helensburgh at that time.
I remember him as a “real country copper”, a good bloke who was steady, thorough and unexcitable.
A likeable guy, possessed of the type of methodical work ethic that was a feature of “country coppers” at that time.
RIP Eddie.
Graham King
Peter Wallace,
Eddie Doran was one of the first coppers I ever worked with.
I can still see him perched up on the stool next to the old switch at Sutherland in the temporary public entrance during renovations.
One day, me and Col Graham did a snake job at Woronora River, brought the dead snake back to the station, and put it in the mail bag. Eddie was in the station, emptied the mail bag on the counter, and out came the snake. Eddie took off backpedaling and stuttering across the station. We were lucky we didn’t cause him to leave us that day.
Rest in peace Eddie.
Colin George LAWRENCE
07/10/2019
Colin George LAWRENCE
AKA ?
Late of Scott Avenue Cootamundra
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # “Possibly” 061
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9304
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 1 June 1959
Passed away peacefully on 24th September 2019 at the Cootamundra Hospital.
Much loved husband of Roslyn.
Devoted father of Mark (deceased), Greg, Chris (deceased), Yvette, Glen (deceased) and Monique.
Sadly missed by their families, extended family and many friends.
Late of Scott Avenue Cootamundra.
Aged 80 Years
Rest In Peace
An Anglican Service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held on Tuesday 1st October 2019, in St Paul’s Anglican Church Murrumburrah, commencing at 2.00pm.
The cortege will then leave for the Murrumburrah Lawn Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
David John KOEN
07/10/2019
David John KOEN
AKA Dave KOEN
Late of Lake Macquarie & Central Coast, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy PREP Class # 267
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31182
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on Sunday 18 August 1996 ( aged
Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 14 February 1997 ( aged
Constable – appointed ???
Detective – appointed ???
Constable 1st Class – appointed ???
Senior Constable – appointed ???
Final Rank = Senior Constable ( Retired )
Stations: ?, Police Prosecutors Court Unit ( PPCU ) – Sydney & Hornsby
Service: From18 August 1996to4 September 2002 ( Retired ) = ? years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Tuesday 6 March 1973
Died on: Monday 16 September 2019 about 9am
Age: 46 years, 6 months, 10 days
Cause: Depression – Suicide – jumped from rocks
Event location: ?, Soldiers Beach, Norah Head, NSW
Event date: Monday 16 September 2019 about 9am
Funeral date: TBA
Funeral location: TBA
Wake location: TBA
Funeral Parlour: TBA
Buried at: TBA
Memorial located at: TBA
DAVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO ( 2022 )
DAVID IS Mentioned on the NSW Police Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills as of 2022
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
This afternoon, in a quiet and deeply-felt ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre, another thirteen names were added, and the memories of another thirteen dedicated NSW Police Force employees were honoured, at the NSW Police Force Service Memorial:
Leslie immigrated to Australia in the 1960s – after serving as an English Bobbie in the London Police for six years.
In 1952 he joined the NSW Police Force and was stationed at Leura and Nowra – having obtained the rank of Detective Sergeant 3rd Class before resigning and working in Bougainville, New Guinea, for a number of years, up to and including New Guinea’s independence in the early 1980s.
Leslie was in “the job” for 23 years but it is currently not known if that included his six years with the London Met.
Leslie was partnered with Retired Det Bob Blissett ( the Blizzard ) whilst stationed at Nowra.
Leslie’s’ years in PNG included the violent uprising and race riots. he was the 2 I.C. at Bougainville Copper Mine, as head of Security & Safety.
Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954),
Tuesday 8 July 1952, page 5
Fugitive chased by nurses
While nurses were chasing a man at Woollahra last night a young constable jumped from a bus and brought him down with a flying tackle.
Police say that the nurses saw a man in one of the rooms at the Karitane Mothercraft and Training Centre, Woollahra.
The man jumped through a window, smashing the glass.
Six nurses chased him along Nelson Street, shouting, “Stop thief.”
Constable Leslie Gerald Smith, who was off duty and travelling in a bus, heard their shouts.
He jumped off the bus, chased the man and threw him to the ground.
Constable Smith, who joined the N.S.W. police less than a month ago, was formerly a London policeman for six years.
At Paddington, police charged a 23-years-old laborer with stealing and malicious damage to property.
