Thomas Dennis O’CONNOR
Thomas Dennis O’CONNOR
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘Q‘ 5583
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Commenced with NSWP on 24 April 1888
Constable – appointed on ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed on ? ? ?
Stations: MacLean, Broadwater, Lismore & Casino – Death
Cause: Depression – Illness – Suicide – Firearm – inside Casino Police Stn
Born: 1866 in Ireland
Died: Monday 2 November, 1908
Age: 42 years
Funeral Date: ?
Grave Location: Casino General Cemetery, West St, Casino, NSW
Section: Old Catholic, Row L, Plot 30
Thomas IS NOT Mentioned on the NSW Police Roll of Honour
The Sydney Morning Herald dated 3 November, 1908 contained the following brief story of the death of the constable. He had been treated for depression shortly prior to his death.
SENIOR CONSTABLE’S SUICIDE – SHOOTS HIMSELF IN BATHROOM.
Casino, Monday.
Senior Constable O’Connor shot himself this morning in his bathroom at 8 o’clock. He fired three times, the last shot tearing the side of his face and head away. Lately O’Connor seemed quieter than usual, but there was nothing to suggest that he contemplated taking his own life. He leaves a wife and six children.
At the time of his death by suicide, the constable was aged 42 years and was stationed at Casino. He had previously served at Maclean, Broadwater and Lismore.
Source: Beyond Courage by Retired NSWPF Sgt Danny WEBSTER
First Published 20 September 2013.
Updated 26 August 2026