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Barry Ross GILLIES

Barry Ross GILLIES 

AKA Ross GILLIES, Big Baz   

Late of ?, Formerly of Toongabbie, NSW  ? 

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre Redfern  – Class #  155

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  17610

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 18 April 1977 ( aged 22 years, 6 months, 17 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 27 June 1977 ( aged 22 years, 8 months, 26 days )

Constable – appointed 27 June 1978 

 

Final Rank: =  Constable

 

Stations:  Central ( 1 Division )

  

Service: From 18 April 1977   to   ? December 1979 ? years Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age:?

Time in Retirement from Police?

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 

 Born:  Friday 1 October 1954

Died on:  Wednesday 8 December 2021

Age: 67 years, 2 months, 7 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Injuries sustained in a fall 

Event location:  Canberra Hospital

Event date? December 2021

 

Funeral date:  Tuesday 14 December 2021 @ 1pm

Funeral location: Wentworthville Leagues Club, 50 Smith St, Wentworthville, NSW

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location??? TBA 

any Future Wake date??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated.  Ashes scattered at Sydney Cricket Ground on 9 March 2022.

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

Barry Ross GILLIES, Barry GILLIES, Big Baz

Barry Ross GILLIES, Barry GILLIES, Big Baz

  BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO


 

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal


 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Australian Police YouTube Channel


Barry was only Stationed at Central Police Station ( 1 Division )( A District ) before he left the employ of NSWPF.


 

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
18 October 2022


 

 




Stephen Kevin JONES

Stephen Kevin JONES

AKA  Steve JONES 

Late of  ? 

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  ” possibly ‘ started with 154 – finished with 164

 

NSW Police Cadet # 3311

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  18832 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 1 February 1977 ( aged 16 years, 2 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 23 November 1979 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 November 1984  

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 23 November 1988 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: =  ?

 

Stations?, Annandale, Leeton, Howlong, Holbrook, Henty, Hay, Muswellbrook

  

Service: From  1 February 1977   to   ? ? ?  ? years Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age:?

Time in Retirement from Police?

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 8 November 1995 ( SenCon )

 

 Born:   Wednesday 23 November 1960 

Died on:   Friday 22 April 2022 @ 6am with his 3 daughters & wife by his side.

Age:  61 years, 4 months, 30 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Stroke – Fall leading to head injury

Event location:  at home

Event date: Tuesday 5 April 2022

 

Funeral date? ? ? TBA “possibly” 6 May 2022 – TBA 

Funeral location? TBA “possibly” Aberdeen, NSW  

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location??? TBA 

any Future Wake date??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )

Steve JONES

  STEVE 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.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal


 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Australian Police YouTube Channel


 

Steve had a fall, at home, on Tuesday 5 April 2022 – causing a severe head injury.

He was transported to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, where he was admitted to the ICU Neurological Ward where he steadily declined in health – resulting in his death caused by a stroke.


 

Kate JONES & Steve JONES
Kate JONES & Steve JONES

 

Steve JONES

 

Condolences are extended to his wife Kate and Steve’s family and friends.

 


 

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
27 April 2022


 

 




Robert Edgar LAYTON 

Robert Edgar LAYTON 

AKA Bob
Late of Warilla

Father of Robert Samuel LAYTON ( civilian – died Nov 2018 ) & Husband to Marian ( civilian )( R.I.P. 2020? )

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  095

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  10692

 

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 13 May 1963 ( aged 25 years, 11 months, 16 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 May 1968

Senior Constable – appointed 13 May 1972

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 August 1979

Final Rank = Sergeant ( 2nd Class ? )

 

Stations?, South Coast, Pt Kembla, Warilla ( Sgt ),

 

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre May 1963?  to  ? ? ?? years Service

 

Awards:   *National Medal – granted 17 March 1989 ( Sgt ) or – granted 20 January 1981 ( Det Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989

* most probably the 17 March 1989 refers to ‘our’ Robert Edgar LAYTON. There was no other R.E. Layton in NSWPF

 

Born:   Thursday  27 May 1937

Died on:   Sunday 12 May 2019 at 3am in hospital ( 2 weeks prior to his 83rd b/day )

Age:  81 years, 11 months, 15 days

 

Cause:   Fall – striking his head – leading to his death ( suspected blood clot )

 

Event location:  Home

Event date:  Saturday 11 May 2019 during the morning

Funeral date:   Friday  17 May 2019 @ noon

 

Funeral location:   Parsons Funeral Home, 10 Woolworths Ave, Warilla ( same location as his son’s funeral )

*Family would like Medals to be worn

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  Parsons, Warilla

 

Buried at:   Cremated

 Memorial located at:   ?

Retired Sgt Robert Edgar LAYTON ( Bob LAYTON ) # 10692 & Supt. Wayne Starling. Thursday 6 September 2012
THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2012
THE INAUGURAL RETIRED POLICE PIN CEREMONY AT OAK FLATS ( WARILLA ) ( LAKE ILLAWARRA ) POLICE STATION.
RETIRED POLICE RECEIVING THEIR PINS AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE COMMITMENT TO POLICING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF NSW.

Retired Sgt Robert Edgar LAYTON ( Bob LAYTON ) # 10692 & Supt. Wayne Starling. Thursday 6 September 2012

Retired Sgt Robert Edgar LAYTON ( Bob LAYTON ) # 10692 & Supt. Wayne Starling. Thursday 6 September 2012

 

BOB is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

 

 Funeral location



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May they forever Rest In Peace


 

Marian LAYTON, thanks all members/workmates that attended Bob LAYTON’s Funeral on 17 May 201 and wishes you all, the very best.

Bob was a Sergeant at the old ( now decommissioned ) Warilla Police Station, 15 Lake Entrance Rd, Warilla, for many years.
His wife, Marian, was also a long time Cleaner at the Police Station and VKG2 ( Warilla ).
May Bob, and his son, Bob, forever Rest In Peace.
Funeral details to be announced.
Please revisit this page in order to find out about the funeral details.
Cal
130519

Robert Edgar LAYTON


1968 – 1969

Parliament of NSW

Report of the Police Department

p23

BRIEF FACTS OF ACTS OF BRAVERY BY POLICE

The facts, briefly, associated with acts of bravery performed by Police during the year 1967 are as set out hereunder.

8.   On 27th March, 1967, Senior-Constable Ronald John Foster and Constable Robert Edgar Layton rescued three youths from a cliff face at Macquarie Pass and recovered the body of a fourth who had suffered fatal injuries in a fall from the cliff.

annual_report_archive_1967-1 – document.pdf





Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM

AKA  ?

Late of Marengo, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘P‘ 0086

For the purposes of this website ‘P‘ = represents those Police joining Pre 1862 when NSWPF “Officially” commenced

Rank: Constable – commenced 24 February 1862

Senior Constable

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations?, Morangarell ( 1875 ), Murringo, Marengo – Death 

ServiceFrom  24 February 1862  to 12 January 1882 =  20 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   31 March 1838, Auchandinard, Bally Connell, Fermanagh, Ireland

Died on:  Thursday  12 January 1882

Age:  45

Cause:   Fall from horse whilst On Duty – Fractured neck

Event location:  near Warrangong Station, Marengo

Event date:  Thursday  12 January 1882

Funeral date:   Tuesday  17 January 1882

Funeral location:   Murringo Cemetery, Murringo Rd, Murringo, NSW, 2586

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at: Murringo Cemetery, Murringo Rd, Murringo, NSW, 2586

 

 Memorial located at:   ?

Widow:  Mary Agnes DRUM & 6 children of Marengo in the Colony of NSW

 

FRANCIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

On Friday 27 September 2019 an omission was rectified with the name of Senior Constable Francis DRUM being added to the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance together with the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra.

 


INSCRIPTION: In memory of FRANCIS DRUM Late Senior Constable N.S.W. Police who was accidentally killed by a fall from his horse near Warangang Station, Marengo, on the 12th Jan. 1882. He was born 31st march, 1838, at Auchandinard, Bally Connell, Co. Fermangagh, Ireland. Requieseat in Pace. Amen.

INSCRIPTION: In memory of FRANCIS DRUM Late Senior Constable N.S.W. Police who was accidentally killed by a fall from his horse near Warangang Station, Marengo, on the 12th Jan. 1882. He was born 31st march, 1838, at Auchandinard, Bally Connell, Co. Fermangagh, Ireland. Requieseat in Pace. Amen.

INSCRIPTION: In memory of FRANCIS DRUM Late Senior Constable N.S.W. Police who was accidentally killed by a fall from his horse near Warangang Station, Marengo, on the 12th Jan. 1882. He was born 31st march, 1838, at Auchandinard, Bally Connell, Co. Fermangagh, Ireland. Requieseat in Pace. Amen.

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May they forever Rest In Peace


 

Regarding Senior Constable Francis DRUM. I received a message from Inspector Jacob REEVES, OIC of Young Police 3 days ago. My apologies for not posting earlier, it was in my ‘other’ messages.

“Hello Kevin, just FYI, Senior Constable Patrick Smith of Young Highway Patrol has been lobbying to have S/Cst Drum added to the NSW Police Force Honour Roll in the Domain and has been successful. S/Cst Drum will be added in time for Police Remembrance Day 2019 and will also be sent to Canberra for inclusion on the National Wall. We will be having a ceremony in Murringo to mark this event on Friday 27th September. The Hume Police District Facebook page will have details shortly.”

Outstanding.

 
 

In 1882 Senior Constable Francis Drum paid the ultimate price in the execution of his duty. Unfortunately his death has not been accepted as duty-related by the various Commissioners (and Inspectors General) of the Police.

Francis Drum, a twenty year veteran, was thrown from his horse near Murringo while collecting crop returns and electoral lists. Sadly, his fatal fall was not regarded as being in the line of duty.

It has since been shown that in a report by Edmund Fosbery Inspector General of Police to the Principal Under-Secretary of the NSW Police Department that most country police had this task as a normal part of their duties at that time. “These duties and others such as the collection of the Electoral Lists, Jury List, Stock and Crop Returns interfere more or less with legitimate police work and occupy much time, but there is some counter-balancing advantage by bringing the police into contact with people they would not otherwise meet, whereby they acquire information of service to them in a police point of view”. (see Police Duties in NSW 1862 – 1915).

We have been in contact with a serving Police Officer who wishes to facilitate the process of getting Francis Drum recognised as his due right and to have his name included on the Police Honour Roll.

https://www.change.org/p/nsw-police-commissioner-michael-fuller-apm-help-us-get-senior-constable-francis-drum-on-the-nsw-police-honour-roll?recruiter=632287451&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial.pacific_email_copy_en_gb_4.v1.pacific_email_copy_en_us_3.control.pacific_email_copy_en_us_5.v1.pacific_post_sap_share_gmail_abi.gmail_abi.lightning_2primary_share_options_more.control&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial.pacific_email_copy_en_us_3.control.pacific_email_copy_en_gb_4.v1.pacific_email_copy_en_us_5.v1.pacific_post_sap_share_gmail_abi.gmail_abi.lightning_2primary_share_options_more.variant&utm_content=fht-14070029-en-au%3Av2&fbclid=IwAR3hxWZYVGIIIUMVwZeH7Kff20FlTTdohBLINB_AiifiCyHeO502G3LT4gI

 
 

 

Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 – 1951),

Friday 20 January 1882, page 2

INQUEST ON SENIOR-CONSTABLE DRUM.

The coroner (Mr. S. Robinson) and a jury of five held an inquest at the dwelling house of the late Senior-constable Drum, Marengo, on Tuesday, touching the death of that officer.

John McSpadden deposed : I am boundary rider to Mr. W. B. Suttor ; I know the deceased Senior-constable Drum ; I saw him yesterday morning ; be called at the station and asked me the road to Beplate‘s ; he was collecting the electoral roll ; I went on horseback with him ; we had ridden about three quarters of a mile from Warrangong station ; there was a storm rising ; Drum said he would turn back ; his horse gave two or three turns round ; Drum stuck the spurs into the animal ; she made a bound and deceased’s hat fell off ; the mare then bolted ; deceased could not hold her ; after going about 300 yards I saw the mare fall right through a six-wire fence, on the top of the rider ; I galloped up, and found deceased bleeding copiously from the mouth and ear ; he was quite dead ;

I then went and reported the circumstances to the overseer of the station ; Mr. Johnson, I, and my wife, went to where the body was ; we then took the body to the station ;

Mr. Woodbridge, who is a neighbour, afterwards reported to the police, and the body was then brought to Marengo, by order of the coroner ; the mare from the start was restless ; she appeared to be a very fiery animal ; I thought she was not a safe animal to ride ; I brought the mare here from Warrangong this morning ; she is marked in several places by the wire fence.

Charles Henry Thompson deposed : I am a constable stationed at Marengo ; Senior-constable Drum was in charge of the Marengo station ; from information I received I went yesterday to Bang Bang, distant from here about 25 miles ; I there saw Constable Drum ; he said he had been sick, but that he was then all right ; Mrs. Drum spoke to me on Wednesday night ; she said she had heard her husband was sick at Bang Bang ; she further requested me to take a buggy and bring him home ; I and Mr. Connor, inn-keeper, started at 12 o’clock on Wednesday night, and got to Bang Bang at 5 on Thursday morning ; Drum was better, and started to finish the electoral roll at about a quarter past eight in the morning ; while I was with deceased he had one glass of brandy ; he said he had a touch of sunstroke on Monday last ; I arrived home about noon yesterday, and about two hours afterwards news came to me that Drum had been killed ; I telegraphed to the police, and also to the coroner, and upon the order of the coroner, I had the body brought home ;

he, deceased, left home on Monday morning : I have been ten weeks here ; I have known Drum for nearly four years ; I never saw him drunk ; when he started from Bang Bang on Thursday the mare was very fidgetty, and was prancing about ; I told Drum if the mare was too much for him that I would ride her and finish taking the roll ; I don’t think the mare is safe to ride ; she is flash and has a bad temper ; I would not care to ride or have charge of her ; Drum used to say that she required watching.

Michael O’Connor deposed : I am an innkeeper, residing in Marengo ; I knew the deceased, Senior-constable Drum ; I have known him on and off for about twelve years ; on Wednesday evening about 10 o’clock Mrs. Drum came to my house and said she had heard that her husband was sick at Bang Bang ; she asked me if I would go with my buggy and bring him home ; she said that Constable Thompson would accompany me ; I consented to go ;

I started with Constable Thompson about 12 o’clock, and arrived at Bang Bang at five in the morning ; when we arrived I saw Drum coming out of the stable ; Drum said, “Where are you going ?” I did not tell him my object in coming ; he appeared to have been sick, but not from drink ; I only saw him have one drink that morning ; the mare Drum rode was very fidgetty ; we afterwards left and came home ;

Drum was a very regular man, and not in the habit of drinking.

The verdict of the jury was that deceased met his death by falling from his horse over a six-wire fence on the 12th instant, which fall dislocated his neck.

The jury added a rider to the effect that they were of opinion that the mare was not a fit animal to be supplied to the police force.

The funeral of Senior-constable Drum took place on the evening of the inquest, and was followed by a large concourse of people, vehicles and horsemen.

The burial service was read by the Rev. Father Long, of Burrowa.

A public subscription is being raised for the purpose of erecting a memorial stone over the grave of the deceased.

There is no doubt that the primary cause of the accident was the temper of the mare, which appears to have been very bad. She has passed through several hands and was given up each time by the possessor as being unsafe to ride.

It is said that she killed a man sometime ago in another district, and was brought over here for the use of an officer of rank in the service, who declined to have her, since which she has been sent away from place to place with the object of exchanging her.

Under these circumstances it is not creditable to the authorities to allow animals of this class to be ridden by the police, who, of all men, require horses which can he kept thoroughly under control. It is to be hoped that the rider to the verdict will have some effect in the proper quarter.

Assuming however, that the horse had been a quite animal, then the Government would still be blameable for permitting the use of wire fences without a top rail, at any rate along public roads.

Only a few months back another trooper lost his life over a similar fence to the one in question. And so the affair as usual, rests, until death after death at last compels the selfish red taped authorities to move in the matter.

There is a fence of this class on a main road not many miles from Young, and as a matter of course, it is impossible for man or beast to see it by night, nor indeed often by day. What is of more common occurence than, for say a vehicle to run slightly off the track of a bush road on a night, not necessary dark, and if the fences are not discernible, what guide is there for a driver. A matter of this kind could be easily regulated by a brief Act, and would prevent many an accident to life and limb. — Argus (Young.) .

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107930196


Burrangong Argus (NSW : 1864 – 1913),

Saturday 1 August 1868, page 2

 

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.

Thomas Evans was brought from Murrumburrah by constable Francis Drum, charged with the above offence. Fined 10s., or three days’ imprisonment.

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.

Thomas Evans was charged with using obscene language. Constable Francis Drum deposed that, when attempting to arrest defendant, he made use of the language complained of, a repetition of which would be unfit for publication. Fined 1/., or fourteen days’ imprisonment.

ASSAULTING POLICE.

Thomas Evans was charged with assaulting the constable in the execution of his duty. Constable Francis Drum deposed that, when arrested, defendant refused to walk, after which he got up, kicked him in the stomach, and tried to turn his thumb back. Eventually he had to obtain the assistance of Mr. Dillon. Defendant resisted all the way to the lockup. He was the worst man he (constable) ever had his hand on. Fined 2/., or one month in gaol. Locked up in default.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247265628


 

The Hume Police District

Friday 27 September 2019 ( National Police Remembrance Day )

Young Sector – Police Remembrance Day

Today on duty and off duty police from Young Sector gathered at Murringo Cemetery to commemorate Police Remembrance Day and the addition of the Late Senior Constable Francis Drum, Officer in Charge of Marengo, (as it was then known) to the NSW Police Force Roll of Honour.

Senior Constable Drum was killed on duty in a horse riding accident in 1882.

Research and hard work from the Murringo First Families Group, Young and District Family History Group and Leading Senior Constable Pat Smith of Young Highway Patrol, supported by the Mayor and Local Member, saw Senior Constable Drum included on the Roll in time for this year’s Remembrance Day.

A message from the Deputy Prime Minister was read, our Local Member Steph Cooke MP made the opening remarks and a prayer service was officiated by Fr Allen of St Mary’s Young.

Wreaths were laid by our Local Member, our Mayor, the great-grandson of Senior Constable Drum and also by Leading Senior Constable Smith.

We paused for a moment at the grave of another police officer who died of illness in 1904 before we gathered for lunch at the Murringo Memorial Hall.

A day in remembrance of our fallen colleagues.

Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM

Francis DRUM(Thanks to the Young Witness for the photos)


 

 

 




John Alfred SCHMIDT

John Alfred SCHMIDT

aka  Jack

Late of  Caringbah South

NSW Police Cadet  567

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  5783[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  NSW Police Cadet – commenced 7 December 1945

Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1947

Senior Constable – appointed 23 August 1960

Senior Constable – retirement

Stations: ( whilst a Cadet ):-  Campsie, Balmain, MO Unit.

( whilst a ProCst ):- Newtown ( Beats ), MO Unit ( Modus Operandi Section from May 1951 and one of the FIRST Police Officers to be trained in Identikit ( manual sketching / facial system )

The MO section moved 3 times during his tenure there.  Central to Redfern then to Smith & Campbell St ( the old hat factory / CIB and the last move was to Parramatta ).

His last Posting was Publication Unit from where he Retired on 17 February 1988.

ServiceFrom  7 December 1945  to  17 February 1988 = 42+ years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 29 March 1985

Born18 February 1928

Died on:  Friday  12 May 2017 @ Sutherland Hospital

Age:  89

CauseAspiration Pheumonitis  – this was following a fall where he fractured his left arm & femur.  He passed away 6 days following the fall

Event location:   Home – Telopea Ave, Caringbah South where he lived all his married life ( 64 years this July )

Event date:  Saturday  7 May 2017  ( fall resulting in broken bones )

Funeral date:  Thursday  18 May 2017 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location:  Olsens Funeral Chapel, 691 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland

Buried at:  Cremated.  Ashes held by family

 Memorial located at?

 

[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow]  *NEED MORE INFO

 

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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Nothing further can be found about this man, or his Service, other than documented below.
Cal
18 May 2017
***Further information will be forthcoming from his daughter. ****
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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Monday 3 October 1966, page 1


Identi-kit picture of youth

Police constructed this Indenti-kit picture from descriptions of the boy said to have been seen in the area where Alan Redston was killed. The picture was issued to newspapers and television stations yesterday.

Police searching for the killer of six-year old Alan Geoffrey Redston issued yesterday an Identi-kit drawing of a youth wanted for questioning.

The identi-kit picture was shown on television yesterday and will continue to be shown during the week. The description was broadcast also.

The description of the youth, as given by police, is 13 to 15 years of age, about 5ft 6in tall, with blond hair which possibly falls over his forehead when untidy. He may have a scar over his left eye.

A statement issued by Canberra police said, “It is believed this person can assist inquiries and resides in or frequents the Woden Valley area.

“When last seen in the Curtin dump area on Monday, September 26, after school hours, he was described as wearing a white pullover or T-shirt with blue jeans and riding a bicycle which had a spade attached to it”.

Police see boys

Yesterday two boys whom police believe might identify this youth were interviewed in Canberra by Senior Constable John Schmidt of the modus operandi section, CIB, Sydney.

Constable Schmidt flew to Canberra for the day to help compile a composite picture of the youth from descriptions.

He said the identi-kit had been used successfully by NSW police investigating crimes. It contained 525 slides, and was capable of producing 62 billion variations of the human face.

The body of Alan Redston was found, bound and wrapped in a house coat and in pieces of felt, in the bed of Yarralumla Creek at Curtin on Wednesday morning. An autopsy showed he had died of strangulation caused by a rope looped around his neck and tied lo another rope binding his hands and feet.

Detective Constable B. W. Baulman, of Canberra, one of the 12 detectives on the case, said yesterday police had discontinued inquiries in the northern suburb of Hackett after questioning several boys.

Investigations in that area had failed to produce any new information.

Police have been working 18 hours a day interviewing children and householders. They have called at homes, and have stopped boys in the street in the Woden Valley seeking information. They attended Alan Redston’s funeral at the Methodist National Memorial Church, Forrest, on Saturday afternoon with several boys.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106938783
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Joseph William GILHOLM

Joseph William GILHOLM

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   ‘ Q ‘ 5869

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 )

Rank:  Constable

 

Stations?, Camden Haven, Kerrabee, Gloucester, Forster O.I.C. – Death

 

ServiceFrom 26 September 1889  to  22 February 1902 = 12+ years Service

 

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

 

Born? ? about April – June 1866 of Rothbury, England

Died on:  Saturday  22 February 1902

Age:  36

CauseInjuries received when thrown from horse returning from the Taree races on Duty.  5 broken right ribs, rupture of lower lobe of left lung, laceration to right kidney.

Event date:  Saturday  15 February 1902

Event location:  Brown’s Creek hill – between Racecourse & Taree, NSW

Death date:  Saturday  22 February 1902

Death location:  Manning River District Hospital, Taree @ 10.30am

 

Inquest date:  Taree Court on Saturday 22 February 1902

 

Funeral date:  Sunday 23 February 1902 @  ?pm

Funeral location:  Dawson River Cemetery, Lansdowne Rd, Cundletown, NSW

Buried at:  Dawson River Cemetery

Unmarked Grave, Exact Location Unknown.
31°53’19.6″S 152°30’08.8″E

Memorial at?

 

( 2016 ) JOSEPH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

In 2017, Joseph’s name was added to the National Police Wall of Remembrance


 

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May they forever Rest In Peace


THIS MAN WAS KILLED ‘ON DUTY’ BUT IS NOT MENTIONED ON THE POLICE WALL OR REMEMBRANCE

 

 

Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 – 1954),

Wednesday 26 February 1902, page 3

 

Death of Constable Gilholm.

MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY.

A Magisterial Inquiry was held at the Court House, Taree, on Saturday afternoon last, by the District Coroner, Mr. W. N. Dove, P.M., concerning the death, in the M. R. D. Hospital at 10.30 that morning, of Constable J. W. Gilholm, of Forster, who received injuries while returning from duty at the Taree races on the previous Saturday afternoon.

Sergeant Hogan deposed: I am a Sergeant of Police, stationed at Taree. I have seen the body of Joseph William Gilholm, now lying dead at the Taree Hospital this day. He was 36 years of age, and was a native of Rothbury, England. He has been a member of the N. S. W. police force for over 12 years, and was till the time of his death in charge of Forster police station.

On the evening of the 12th instant he arrived at Taree station, for special duty at the Taree Show. On the morning of the 15th. about 8 a.m., I gave him instructions to attend the Taree races that day, with other mounted men.

About 8 p.m. on the 18th I saw deceased in the Taree Hospital. He was then conscious, and lying in bed. He complained of great pain in his chest and body, pointing more particularly to his left side. I asked him how the accident occurred. He said he and Constable Stein were riding home to Taree after the races were over, and that as they were coming near Brown’s Creek a man named McInherney joined them. After crossing Brown’s bridge slowly, he and McInherney started off in a canter ; and after going a short distance, his horse shied off the road. He said a little further on something struck him on the head and knocked him on to the back of the saddle; and that was the last he remembered. I said to him : ” Were you and McInherney racing ? ” He said ” No ; McInherney was on the road, and I was on the side..”

I have seen deceased from three to five times a day since, and was present when he died. He made no complaints against any person. He was quite conscious up to within half-an-hour of his death. The only complaints he made were of great pain, and he could not get his breath. I have known him about 10 years, and have always found him a sober man. He has left a wife and three children. He is possessed of no property, and no banking account. He owns one horse, and some furniture at the police station. His life was insured, but the premiums have not been paid for the last four years, in the Widows’ Fund.

John William Gormley deposed: I am a duly qualified medical practitioner, and am Government Medical Officer residing at Taree. I have seen the body of Constable Gilholm, and have held a post mortem examination thereon.

On Saturday, 15th. instant, on returning from the races, I found the constable doubled up upon the side of the road. I asked Constable Stein and McInherney, who were with him, to take him to the Hospital at once. This, was done. I saw him put into a sulky, and went on to the Hospital to get everything ready for, his reception.

I received him into the Hospital that evening and at once directed Dr. Curtayne to be sent for. We had a consultation then the next morning we had a farther consultation, with Dr. MacQueen. I was then in attendance on the man till to-day, when he died.

The post-mortem disclosed that five ribs on the right side were fractured, and had penetrated the lung. On the left side there was a rupture of the lower lobe of the lung. The right kidney was also lacerated as to be almost divided at the upper third. I consider that death was due to the resulting shock. During the time that deceased was in the Hospital he received every attention. The man was too ill from the first – to enable a diagnosis to he made. He could not be moved about. Deceased was a splendidly built man. The injuries disclosed by the post-mortem, were necessarily fatal. There was no sign of drink on the deceased, and I had seen him a few minutes before leaving the race-course, and he was then quite sober.

When approaching Brown’s’ Creek bridge on the evening of the 15th, I saw deceased’s horse shy off the road to the left, and a moment after I saw deceased all doubled up on the ground. I did not see what he struck, but I hurried on, and when I got to where he was I saw it must have been the stay of the telegraph post. He seemed to duck to getaway from the obstruction. I am of opinion, from what I saw, that he was compressed between the stay and the saddle. The injuries I discovered at the post-mortem could have been thus brought about.

Frederick Ernest Stein deposed ; I am a constable, and reside at Cundletown. On the 15th inst. I was on duty at Taree races, with the deceased ( Constable Gilholm ) and other constables. Deceased and I left the course to return to Taree a little after 6 p.m. We were riding our troop horses. When near Brown’s Creek hill, John McInherney joined us. McInherney was talking to deceased, and we rode along at a walking pace to the bridge. It was then raining sharply, and when we got on to the bridge McInherney and deceased cantered on. Neither had waterproof coats. I stopped behind, keeping my horse at a walking pace, soon after they left me, when they had gone 20 or 30 yards, deceased’s horse left the road, and swerved towards the fence on the left hand side, and dashed under the strut of the telegraph pole. Deceased struck the strut, and fell backwards over the horse’s rump. I was at that time about 70 yards behind them. McInherney kept on up the main road. I went to Gilholm‘s assistance, and found him unconscious on the ground ; He was lying on his face, with deep cut over the right eye. This was bleeding freely.

McInherney came back and at the same time Dr. Gormley drove up, and I asked him to see the deceased. Constables McKenna and Dowsett also rode up. Deceased was taken to the Hospital, and was admitted not more than 15 minutes after the accident, and was at once attended by Dr.Gormley. I saw Gilholm on the course often during the day. I saw no sign of drink on him. I have known him about 10 years. The horse deceased was riding seemed to be quiet. He was in the procession with the Premier, and so far as I know was quietly, ”

John Joseph McInherney deposed : I am a farmer, and reside at the Lansdowne River. On Saturday, 15th inst., I was at the Taree races. I left the course about 6 p.m. and rode towards Taree. On my way in I overtook Constables Stein and Gilholm. I joined them, and rode with them to the foot of the hill at Brown’s bridge. When we crossed the bridge Gilholm and I started at a canter. He was on my left hand. We went about 60 yards, when his horse galloped past me riderless. I looked around and saw Gilholm lying on the ground ; I went back. Stein was with Gilholm, and Dr. Gormley arrived immediately afterwards.

We put Gilholm into a sulky, and took him to the Hospital. I have not seen Gilholm since. We were not racing. Nothing was said about our racing. It had just started to rain, and that is why we cantered. I was a bit ahead of Gilholm, and saw nothing of how be fell, Gilholm was perfectly sober. I did not in any way jostle Gilholm, or force him out off the road. The accident occurred close to the end of the bridge fence.

The Coroner found ” That the deceased, Joseph William Gilholm died at the Manning River District Hospital on Saturday, 22nd February, 1902, of shock arising from injuries to the lungs, ribs, and kidneys, caused by his being accidentally thrown from his horse while on duty. ”

The funeral took place at the Dawson Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, when the cortege was a very large and representative one, The Rev. R. H. Phillips conducted the service.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/172468922


 

NSW Government Gazette – Event date – 1 February 1899 – Event place: Kerrabee

 

 

Joseph William Gilholm – Constable – Gloucester Station – Port Stephens Police District

Inspector of Slaughter-Houses as of 15 January 1900

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/221012009


 

NSWBDM – Death – 3219/1902 – Father = Edward.  Mother = Elizabeth

NSWBDM – Marriage – 5447/1884    ‘possibly’ married Mary L MOORE at Inverell in 1884


 

 




Alfred Francis STONE

Alfred Francis STONE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘ Q ‘ 2722

For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank:  Sergeant – OIC of Taree

Stations?, West Maitland ( Senior Constable ),  Taree ( 22 October 1897 – 14 May 1899 )

ServiceFrom  13 April 1876  to  14 May 1899 = 22+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born? ? 1847? in Canada

Event location:  Nabiac Sawmill, Bullock Wharf, Wallamba River, Taree ( 19 miles from Taree )

Event date:  Wednesday  10 May 1899 about 4.30pm

Died on:  Sunday  14 May 1899 about 11am

Age:  52

Cause:  Thrown from Police Horse Regd. # 801 whilst On Duty

Funeral dateMonday  15 May 1899

Funeral location?

Buried at:  Dawson River Cemetery, Taree.    Portion:  RC   Row:  F/53

Taree’s Dawson River Cemetery is approximately 6km from the CBD. Take the Manning River Drive towards Cundletown and, at the airport, turn left onto Lansdowne Road. From here it is 0.6km to the cemetery lane and a further 0.5 km to the cemetery.

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 [alert_red]ALFRED  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_red]  * BUT SHOULD BE

This incident came to light in November 2016 and to date ( June 2018 ) his name has still not be included on the Wall of Remembrance

 

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Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 – 1954), Saturday 10 February 1900, page 4


Memorial to Sergeant Stone.

It will be remembered when the late Sergeant Stone was buried at the Dawson Cemetery, in May last, a movement was made in the police force to erect a memorial headstone and iron railing. This has now been accomplished — the railing being set on brick in cement. The stone is a white marble cross, standing on a brick and cement base, the lettering being in lead, as follows :— ‘ Erected by the N.S.W. Police to the memory of Sergeant Alfred Stone. Died 14th May, 1899 ; aged, 52 years.”

The expenses have been borne by the police in the north-eastern district— and their memento is a credit to their kindness of heart and forethought.

The work was executed by Mr. David Mudford, of Cundletown.

Constable Stein acted as Secretary and Treasurer to the movement, and very great credit is due to him for the successful manner in which he carried it out. Mr. Mudford, we understand, did not charge for his labor in erecting the memorial stone and railing, and the late sergeant’s comrades feel greatly indebted to him for his kindness.

 

Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 – 1954), Saturday 20 May 1899, page 5


Magisterial Inquiry.

THE LATE FATAL ACCIDENT.

On Wednesday morning last, at 11 o’clock, the District Coroner ( Mr. T. B. Boyce, J.P. ), held a, Magisterial inquiry at the residence of Mr. G. C. Hickson, Bullock Wharf, Wallamba River, touching the death of Alfred Francis Stone, Sergeant of Police. The inquiry lasted about two hours, and was then adjourned to Taree for the purpose of taking Dr. Gormley‘s evidence. Inspector Baker was present at the inquiry, and examined the witnesses.

The following was the evidence adduced : —

John Joseph Walsh deposed : I am an engineer in the employ of Mr. Hickson, at the Bullock Wharf Sawmills, Nabiac. I remember the afternoon of Wednesday, 10th instant. About 4 o’clock I saw Sergeant Stone ride up to the mill, which was then in full work — the engine and saws making the usual noise. I afterwards saw him in the mill, and bid him ” Good-day, ” and saw his horse tied up to a post of the mill. The Sergeant was in his uniform, and was thoroughly sober. About half-past 4 I saw the Sergeant come round to the front of the lathe-room, in which I was working. He was then leading his horse, and was about three or four yards from where the horse had been hanging up. He stopped the horse, and put the bridle over its head, put his foot in the stirrup, and mounted the horse, with his left foot in the stirrup, but before he was able to get his right foot in the stirrup, and become properly seated, the horse bolted at full gallop for about 10 yards, when he began to buck. The horse gave about two bucks, which took him. about twelve yards further, when the Sergeant was thrown off, falling sideways on to his head on a log. I heard the fall, and his head strike the log. I ran up to him, only being about fifteen yards from him when he fell, as I feared he would come off when I saw the horse bucking. He was lying on his back, with his eyes wide open. I picked him up— that is, lifted his head up and found a large cut on the left side of his head, at the back, about two and a half inches long, with blood pouring from it. I had deceased’s head on my knees. Several other of the mill hands came, and we bandaged his head up. He was unconscious. We then carried him to Mrs. Greenaway’s. Subsequently he spoke, but in a rambling manner. Before he was removed to Mrs.Greenaway’s a messenger was sent for Dr. Gormley, who arrived about nine o’clock in the evening. During the evening he muttered ” Oh, my head ” — but was quite delirious. I helped to lift him into a wagon the next afternoon, to be conveyed to Taree. Whilst doing so he said ” Don’t hurt me. ” He still seemed to be delirious.

Noel Eller Gorton deposed : I am a middle man at the Bullock Wharf Sawmills. I remember seeing Sergeant Stone ride up to the mill on the afternoon of Wednesday, 10th instant. He hung his horse up to the mill, walked in, and stood by the boards for a little time. He passed through then to the other end of the mill. When he was coming back we had just finished cutting the piece of timber we were at, and I met him and was speaking to him. I asked him if the affairs of the late Mr. Thomas Cocking, on whom an inquest had been held, were settled, as there was some money due to me in connection with the funeral. The Sergeant replied that he had been speaking to Mr. Flett about the matter, but it was not quite settled. The Sergeant was perfectly sober. I then went back to work, and deceased went to his horse. I saw him take the bridle off the post. The next I saw was the horse bucking over the skids, with the saddle and bridle on. Walsh, the previous witness, then called ” The man has got a fall,” and I went out to where he was. The Sergeant was laying on the ground unconscious, bleeding from a bad cut in the back of the head. He was bandaged up, and then removed to Mrs. Greenaway’s. I had known Sergeant Stone for about ten years.

Daniel Underwood Greenaway deposed : I am a bench hand at the Nabiac Sawmills at Bullock Wharf. I remember Wednesday afternoon, 10th instant. I saw Sergeant Stone leading his horse near the mill, and afterwards hang it up at the mill. The horse seemed to be fidgetty after being hung up, evidently from the noise of the mill. The sergeant after hanging his horse up walked through the mill. When coming back he talked to Mr. Gorton, the previous witness. He then went to his horse, and took it away, leading it from the mill. I saw no more of him, until I saw the horse in the air, and the Sergeant falling off. He came down on his head and shoulder on a log. I went to him shortly after, and saw Mr. Walsh holding his head up. There was a cut on the back of his head, which was bleeding freely, and he was unconscious. He was removed to my mother’s place, but did not appear to get any better — being about the same all through., Dr. Gormley arrived about half-past 8 o’clock, and attended to him, and saw him again early the next morning. He was removed the next afternoon — Thursday, the 11th instant— to Taree, never having regained consciousness. I did not consider the horse a dangerous one to ride. I saw the Sergeant riding it up towards the mill, and it was then going quietly. It was also ridden away after the accident, and after making a bit of a jump went quietly.

Frederick Ernest Stein deposed : I am a police constable stationed at Cundletown. I knew the police horse that Sergeant Stone was riding up to the time of his death. Its number was 801. The Sergeant had been riding the horse since the 20th February last, when it arrived at Taree from Maitland. I have seen him riding it, and ridden along side of him — being all day with him on the 7th April — and have seen him mount and dismount the horse without any trouble. I never saw the horse near any sawmill, or other going machinery. Sergeant Stone told me when we were riding together, that the horse was a bit too good for him, as he was inclined to buck. He also said “ I am getting old.” This was said casually, whilst talking about the horse, after I had remarked that it appeared to be a good one. Sergeant Stone was twenty-two years in the force, and had been stationed at Taree since the 22nd October, 1897, He was 52 years of age. He was a native of Canada, and has left a widowhis second wife – and a family of four sons and two daughters by his first wife. His life was insured — the total value of his policy now being £242, in the National Mutual Life Association. Bullock Wharf is 19 miles from Taree— and Sergeant Stone was in the habit of making frequent patrols here. I have seen the entry in the Duty Book at the Taree Police Station of Wednesday, the 10th May, instant, showing that Sergeant Stone left the station that morning at 10 o’clock ; on patrol to Nabiac. Deceased’s full name was Alfred Francis Stone.

The inquiry at this stage was adjourned to Taree, where it was resumed at 8 p.m., when

John William Gormley deposed ; I am a duly registered medical practitioner and Government Medical Officer, residing at Taree. On Wednesday evening, the 10th instant, I received a telegram asking me to go to Nabiac to attend Sergeant Stone, who had met with an accident. I went out and saw him at Mrs. Greenaway‘s house, close by the Bullock Wharf Sawmill. I found him in a semi-conscious condition, but unable to give any account of how his accident occurred. He was suffering from injury to the head, and had a scalp wound at the back of his head. I remained at Nabiac for the night, and in the morning he seemed if anything a little better. I then returned to Taree and had a conveyance sent to bring him in. He remained in the same condition until Friday morning, when he became more unconscious, in which state he remained until Sunday morning, dying about 11 ‘o’clock. The immediate cause of death was pressure on the base of the brain. A fall from a horse would cause such an injury — especially if he fall on his head. There was no evidence of the skull being fractured.

FINDING

The presiding magistrate recorded the following finding: — “ I am of opinion that the deceased, Alfred Francis Stone, came to his death at Taree, on Sunday, the 14th. May, 1899, through pressure on the base of the brain, caused by deceased having been thrown from his horse at Bullock Wharf, Wallamba River, whilst in the execution of of his duty as a police officer, on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 10th instant, and that the occurrence was purely accidental. ”

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article171618993.txt

 

 

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954) , Thursday 18 May 1899, page 8


 Senior-constable Patrick Hogan, of Branxton, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, at Taree, vice Sergeant Alfred Stone, deceased.
Sergeant Hogan has been associated with the police of the district for a number of years, and has proved himself to be a capable and intelligent officer, popular with his comrades, and respected by his superior officers. .He will be succeeded by Constable McCurley, of Denman.

 

 

 

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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954) , Tuesday 16 May 1899, page 8


 News of the death of Sergeant Alfred Stone, of Taree, was received in the Maitland district with regret.
The deceased officer was for a number of years one of the senior-constables on the West Maitland police station, and was respected by his superiors and comrades as well as by the general public
He leaves a widow and a family of sons and daughters.
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Andrew WARNER

Andrew K. WARNER

aka  Warns

Class 237H

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Probationary Constable # 60623[/alert_yellow]

Regd. # ?????

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 9 September 1988

Senior Constable – death

Stations?, State Transfers – Parramatta, Water Police during 2000 Olympics ( Jet ski ), Broken Bay Water Police – death

ServiceFrom:  attested 9 September 1988  to  1 June 2002 = 13+ years Service

Awards?

Born:  9 October 1966

Died on:  1 June 2002

Cause:  Football injury

Age?

Funeral date?

Funeral location?

Buried at:  Cremated.

Ashes were spread off Resolute Beach, Pittwater, Kurinai National Park


[alert_blue]ANDREW is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_blue]  *NOT WORK RELATED

Senior Constable Andrew Warner
Senior Constable Andrew Warner

 

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From the history of the Hornsby Rugby Club. – The club endured a particularly tragic event on June 1st 2002 when first grade player Andrew Warner died as a result of injuries sustained during a home game against Oatley Rugby Club match at Waitara oval.

Andrew was a club stalwart who had played over 100 games for the club and was also a coach with the club.

Andrew is remembered at the annual Back to Hornsby day when the first grade teams play for the Andrew Warner Memorial trophy.

** FURTHER INFORMATION NEEDED **

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From David Buchanan:  Wednesday  14 February 2018:

This is the funeral for Andy Warner in June 2002. (This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.)

Andy was attached to Broken Bay Water Police at the time of his death. He tragically died as a result of an accident playing football at Waitara on the 1st June 2002. He was a well-liked member of the Broken Bay unit – and the entire Water Police, his football club and the local community.
His death made us realise how close Police are around this nation. I was working with Craig Goozee on that day, and Andy’s mates informed us of the accident and his subsequent death soon after it occurred. Apart from the obvious shock and grief that Craig and I had at the time, we set about making the necessary phonecalls and enquiries to one and all, but we learned that Andy’s parents were somewhere in northern Australia between Katherine and Broome on a caravanning holiday – and no phone contact. (I might add that many members of our Water Police unit just came into work to assist wherever they could.) Craig and I thought this was going to be a lengthy process in locating them. We found them after 3 phonecalls and advice from the local coppers – Katherine Police, the NT/WA border station, and Kununurra Police in WA. The Senior Constable at Kununurra located Andy’s parents them within 10 minutes after the call, but before delivering the message, he gathered the local clergy as support. Still hard to believe that we had located Andy’s parents within the hour.
What occurred after resulted in commendations being delivered via our commissioner. The local police in WA and NT pooled together and drove Andy’s parents in relay to Darwin, organised and placed them on a flight to Sydney. They also drove their car and caravan from Kununurra to Katherine and placed same in safe storage. Made us realise that Police are all a family no matter what uniform they wear.
Andy Warner’s ashes were spread off Resolute Beach in Pittw
ater, a remote and peaceful beach in the Kuringai National Park. RIP Andy.

This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.  Andy WARNER Funeral
This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.

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Glen Anthony CONNOR

Glen Anthony CONNOR

aka  CHUCK

NSW Police Academy Class 205

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  21608[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 26 October 1984

Constable – appointed 26 October 1985

Acting Sergeant – Death

Stations:  Wollongong G.D’s, Wollongong Rescue Squad, Sutherland, South Region Dog Squad, South Region Prosecutors

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre October 1984?  to  24 September 2000 = 16 years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 30 August 2000

Born:   5 March 1962

Died  Sunday  24 September 2000 about 11am

Age:  38 old

CauseHang gliding accident – Pilot

Event date:  Sunday  24 September 2000

Event locationBald Hill, Stanwell Tops, NSW

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at ?

Memorial:  the “Chuck Connor” trophy for “reteam on Course Dux”

Glenn Connor
Glenn Connor

24 September 2000
Acting Sgt Glen “Chuck” Connor, 38 old, who lived at Otford, died about 11am in a hang gliding collision at Stanwell Tops.

He had a female passenger from Albion Park Rail and collided with another paraglider, being piloted by Vitali Kouznetsov from Hurstville as the second glider took off from Bald Hill they became entangled. The woman and Vitali survived the crash.

Glen was also the owner / operator of “Skybound Hang Gliding School” and had been a qualified hang gliding instructor since 21 July 1983 with approximately 1850 hours hang gliding experience.

Glen’s wife, Sue and brother Adrian were on the hill and witnessed the accident.

Glen used to work at Wollongong G.D’s, South Region Dog Squad around 1992 & his dogs name was ‘Jet’ and, from memory, Wollongong Prosecutors.

At the time of his death he was stationed at Sutherland Prosecutors.

May Glen forever Rest In Peace.

 

Accident location 

 

 

Illawarra Mercury Page 11 Wednesday 21 March 2001
Illawarra Mercury
Page 11 Wednesday 21 March 2001

 

Armed hold up at service station. Illawarra Mercury page 9 Monday 10 February 1992 with police dog Jet
Armed hold up at service station.
Illawarra Mercury page 9
Monday 10 February 1992 with police dog Jet

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Hang-gliders hurt in Stanwell Park crash landing




Nicholas Michael SKOMAROW

Nicholas Michael SKOMAROW

aka  Nick

New South Wales Police Force

from NSW Police Academy Class 195/C

Regd. #  21006

Uniform #  3854

Rank:  Training – commenced Monday 14 March 1983 ( aged 23 years, 5 months, 12 days )( 2 months, 20 days at Academy )

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 June 1983 ( aged 23 years, 8 months, 4 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 June 1988

Sergeant 2nd Class – Death

Stations:  Wentworth ( 2 yrs ), Pooncarrie, Broken Hill HWP, Warilla HWP, Sutherland HWP, Liverpool, Wollongong G.D’s

Service:   From  14 March 1983  to  24 August 2013 = 30+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 6 April 2001

Born:  Wednesday  30 September 1959

Died on:  Saturday  24 August 2013

Cause:  Surgical Operation complication stemming from HOD Injuries

Age:  53 years, 10 months, 25 days

Funeral date:  Friday  30 August 2013 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:  Wollongong Church of Christ, O’Briens Rd, Figtree

Buried at:  Cremated

Memorial: NSW Police Force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, D6 ( right wall )

NICK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *BUT SHOULD BE

An application was made for Nick to be included on the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra, and the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, Sydney due to the fact that he died as a result of complications stemming from a medical operation in direct consequence to his Duty related Injuries.  The Commissioner, Scipione, supported it but the Commander, Wollongong, at the time did NOT support the application and, to this day ( 22 March 2018. Rechecked 13 Jan 2021 – still doesn’t appear ), Nick only appears on the Police Force Service Memorial Wall at the Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills and NOT the Police Wall of Remembrance.

As an aside, his Widow IS receiving a Police Pension as the matter was considered H.O.D.

Sgt Nick Skomarow in 2003
Sgt Nick Skomarow in 2003

Sgt Nick Skomarow in 2003
Sgt Nick Skomarow in 2003

It is with the deepest and heartfelt sadness that I let you all know that another one of our Illawarra mates has passed on.

Nick Skomarow was a 54 year old Sergeant, currently stationed at Wollongong, who had a 14 hour operation on his neck 8 days ago ( Friday 16 August ) at Figtree Private Hospital whereby he had 3 or 4 vertebra removed due to old HOD injuries suffered whilst on operational duties with the HWP.

Around 9.30am this morning ( Saturday 24 August, 2013 ) Nick was found deceased in his hospital room.  This is now a Coroners matter but it is believed that he may have suffered from a blood clot ( not confirmed ).

Nick was in “the job” for 30 years and was a bloody good bloke.

He had also been stationed at Sutherland, Broken Hill and Liverpool HWP at one stage.

On behalf of the troops still in “the job” and those of us now out of “the job”, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Nick and give our condolences to Nick’s wife, Coralie and their families.

Nick, may you forever Rest in Peace mate.

A Full Police Funeral will be held this coming Friday, 30 August, 2013, at 10.30am at Wollongong Church of Christ, O’Briens Rd, Figtree.

The family will then attend the Wollongong Crematorium for a committal service and the wake will be held at Wests Leagues Club, Unanderra.

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SKOMAROW
Nicholas
(Nick)

of Cordeaux Heights
Taken from us too early on August 24, 2013. Adored and loving husband of Coralie.

Loving son of John and the late Tammy.

Adored father and father in law of Amanda, Aaron and Cassandra.

Much loved Poppo of Jayden. Loved brother of Victor and a dearly loved brother in law.

A much loved cousin, nephew and uncle, and a great friend and colleague to many.

Aged 53 Years

We will miss you
A special person, no one can replace.
Our memories of you will be treasured forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Nick’s funeral service to be held at Newday Church (Church Of Christ), O’Briens Road, Figtree on Friday at 10:30am. Following the service his funeral will proceed to the Main Chapel, Wollongong City Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Berkeley Road, Unanderra.

 

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Photos taken by Retired SenCon Greg Callander (contact details at base of website).  No copyrights attached to photos used by friends and family of Nick.

These photos are uploaded at 1.5meg but the originals are 35 meg each if anyone needs higher quality for printing etc. There are 140 photos:

 

 

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Nick worked at Pooncarrie many moons ago and was instrumental in the arrest of Darryl Suckling for several murders of young women.

Daryl Suckling’s arrest in remote NSW in the late 1980s revealed his disturbing connections with the disappearance of Jodie Larcombe from Melbourne. Charged with the murder of Jodie, then a sex worker on St Kilda’s streets, Suckling was allowed to walk free, as police investigators struggled to prove a homicide without a body. He’d previously escaped conviction more than once after brutally abducting several women.

Frustrated by legal obstacles and bad luck, one officer resigned from the force in disgust, but the case was never forgotten and investigators closed in as Suckling stalked his next victim. The grisly murder linked St Kilda with the lonely, windswept sandhills of the NSW outback near Mildura, and brought two hardened policemen close to a brave family pushed to breaking point – in the end, it was too much for Jodie’s mother, who committed suicide when Suckling appealed his eventual conviction.

Suckling is now one of 15 prisoners serving life in NSW, never to be released.

https://www.qbd.com.au/product/9780143007708/killing-jodie-how-australia39s-most-elusive-murderer-was-brought-to-justice/janet-fife-yeomens/

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Killing Jodie ” – How Australia’s most elusive murderer was brought to Justice was penned by Janet Fife-Yeomans and can be found here:

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=PFsbs_bfHzsC&pg=PA14&lpg=PA14&dq=%22nick+skomarow%22&source=bl&ots=DZsDS8CqQe&sig=FXeYuobjsG2CFh2rZBWWZ_xZmZQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjCr6mogM3MAhVS2WMKHbJXDqcQ6AEINDAF#v=onepage&q=%22nick%20skomarow%22&f=false

This book mentions Nick Skomarow numerous times.

 


 

Nick also had a boat, when he was stationed out at Broken Hill, called  ‘ TJF ‘.   This usually means  ‘ The Job’s Fu*@ed ‘.


 

Grave vandals smash 45 headstones

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Vandals have desecrated 45 graves at Wollongong Cemetery on the New South Wales south coast.

Police say the graves in the old Wesley section of the cemetery have had their headstones smashed beyond repair. They are some of the cemetery’s oldest graves.

The damage bill is estimated at $100,000.

Acting Inspector Nick Skomarow says vandals attacked the graves on Wednesday night.

“Unknown persons have entered the Wollongong Cemetery on Kenny Street and during this time 45 marked graves located in the southern end of the cemetery had their headstones smashed beyond repair,” he said.

Acting Inspector Skomarow says police are appealing for information on those responsible for the attack.

“Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information that may assist investigators in identifying those responsible for the damage to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers,” he said.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-01-16/grave-vandals-smash-45-headstones/267914