Peter Ronald MEAGHER
Peter Ronald MEAGHER
6th named murder victim of the Bondi Beach Terrorist shooting
AKA Peter MEAGHER, Pete MEAGHER
* Nickname: Marzo
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NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 211
New South Wales Police Force
Probationary Constable # 96587
Regd. # 22132
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Tuesday 9 April 1985 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 22 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 21 June 1985 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 3 days )
Constable – appointed 21 June 1986
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
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Final Rank: = Detective Sergeant
Stations: ?, Randwick ( 15 Division )( c1980s ), ?, Maroubra ( 15 Division ), ?, Waverley ( 10 Division ), ?, Serious Crime Directorate – State Crime Command ( SCC )( Homicide Squad )( Fraud Squad )( Arson Unit )( Sgt ) – Retirement
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 April 1985 to 23 July 2020 = 35 years, 3 months, 14 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 9 April 1985 to 23 July 2020 = 35 years, 3 months, 14 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 5 years, 4 months, 21 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 56 years, 6 months, 5 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Det SenCon )
Born: Saturday 18 January 1964
Died on: Sunday 14 December 2025
Age: 61 years, 10 months, 26 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Murdered – Shot – Bondi Beach Mass Shooting – Terrorist
Event location: Bondi Beach, Bondi, NSW
Event / Diagnosis date: Sunday 14 December 2025
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Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )
PETE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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May they forever Rest In Peace
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Randwick Rugby Club Monday 15 December 2025 Sydney · 💔💔💔💔💚💚💚💚🐎🐎🐎🐎 — at Coogee Oval.
Monday 15 December 2025
Vale Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher
Tragically the events at Bondi yesterday have hit close to home. It is with an extremely heavy heart that Randwick DRUFC confirm the passing of the much loved First Grade Manager and loyal club volunteer Peter Meagher.
Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul their extended families, friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police (where he served for 4 decades), Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.
Our heart goes out the Jewish community and all those impacted by this terrible tragedy.
Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’
Vale Peter Meagher
The entire Rugby community is mourning the passing of Randwick Rugby stalwart Peter Meagher as part of the Bondi terror attacks
Meagher served as the club’s first grade team manager, taking up the role in 2018.
He was a beloved member of the famous club, named WT (Bill) Outterside Club Volunteer of the Year in 2020.
Meagher’s comes from Rugby royalty, with multiple generations involved in the game of Rugby Union.
He is the grandson of legendary Wallaby Wally, who was inducted into the Wallabies Hall of Fame in 2012 and also proved an integral part of the club’s early years and identity.
“’Marzo’ as he was universally known, was a much loved figure and absolute legend in our club, with decades of voluntary involvement, he was one of the heart and soul figures of Randwick Rugby,” the club said in a statement.
“For much of the last decade Marzo has been our trusted First Grade Manager and this news has already hit our players, coaches, managers, volunteers and supporters extremely hard. Prior to that he was also a highly respected long term referee who was well known and respected in Sydney Rugby circles.
“Our deepest condolences go to his wife Virginia, his brothers Greg, David, Andrew and Paul, their extended families and mountain of friends across Randwick Rugby, NSW Police, Sydney Rugby Referees and our local community.
“We obviously extend our deepest sympathy to all the other victims, their families and loved ones and those people traumatised by this barbaric act. We also sincerely thank and are in awe of all the first responders for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with such a dangerous and challenging situation to care for those in need.
“Rest in Peace ‘Marzo’ – we all love you and will miss you greatly. We are devastated.”
“Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby Union and the Waratahs join Randwick and the entire rugby community in mourning Peter Meagher, who lost his life during Sunday’s Bondi terror attack,” a joint statement said.
“Peter was a beloved member of the Galloping Greens, dedicating countless hours as first grade team manager and a volunteer referee, and followed in the footsteps of his father Ron and grandfather Wally, a Wallabies Hall of Famer, in serving the club.
“We extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, friends and clubmates as well as all the victims of Sunday’s tragedy.
“We also thank our first responders, emergency services and everyday citizens for their selfless heroism in the face of terror.
“Rest In Peace, Marzo.”
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/vale-peter-meagher-20251215
After Retiring from his 40 year employ with NSWPF, Pete ( a non Jew ) was a photographer with Marzo Photography ( his own business ) doing Corporate, Event & Architectural photography from Botany, NSW.
He was performing this task in Archer Park ( 25 Campbell Pde ), at Bondi Beach, NSW, for the Chanukah ( Hanukkah ) celebrating the first day of the Jewish holiday when he was gunned down and murdered, together with 15 others murdered and near 30 additional people shot, by two Terrorists who were father and son.
He was also the current Manager at Randwick Rugby Club.
Further details to follow.
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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
14 December 2025
Updated 21 December 2025 with GoFundMe details.
I’m pretty sure Peter worked prior to the 1985 Police Academy at the Randwick Branch of the Commonwealth Bank in Belmore Road. I remember a bloke named Peter Meagher as I worked with Peter at the same time there. I am wondering whether he is the same Peter Meagher.