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Robert Owen JONES

Robert Owen JONES 

AKA  Robert JONES, Bob JONES, Rob JONES  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Coffs Harbour, NSW 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

Started, as a Cadet, in NSW Police College – Penrith  –  Class #  ? ? ? 

Finished in NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 041

 

NSW Police Cadet # 0690

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  6964

Uniform # 3067

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 29 September 1947 ( aged 17 years, 5 months, 30 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 2 April 1951 ( aged 21 years, 0 months, 3 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? 1952

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? 1958 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? 1963 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 October 1967

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 26 August 1974

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 15 March 1978

Inspector – appointed ? ? 1982

Chief Inspector – appointed 3 September 1982 

Superintendent – appointed 4 December 1985

 

Final Rank: = Superintendent

 

Stations?, Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( GDs )( 2 April 1951 – ), Moree ( GDs )( 1953 ), Inverell ( GDs ), Inverell ( CI Duties )( 1 April 1958 ), Balada OIC, 1963 Wyong, North Coast District ( 1967 )( Sgt 3/c ), 1968 Bellingen OIC, January 1975 Waverley GDs, 27 2 75 Paddington GDs, 1978 Redfern GDs, April 1980 – Mt Druitt OIC, Blacktown OIC, Licencing ( Inspector ), ?, Licencing Section ( Supt. of Licencing )( Sussex St, Sydney office ) – Retirement

  

Service: From    29 September 1947     to    20 December 1988  = 41 years, 2 months, 21 days Service

Time with NSW Police:  From:  ? ? ?   to   ? ? ?? years,

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  58 years, 8 months, 20 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 34 years, 7 months, 11 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Supt )

Australian Police Medal – granted ? ? ?

Bob JONES, Rob JONES, Robert JONES, Robert Owen JONES

 Born:  Sunday 30 March 1930

Died on: Monday 31 July 2023

Age:  93 years, 4 months, 1 day

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

 

Cause?

Event location: Coffs Harbour Health Campus, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date:   Monday 7 August 2023 @ 10am

Funeral location: Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW

An Official Police Guard of Honour was performed by the Coffs / Clarence Police District

LIVE STREAM   – currently being uploaded  ( 9pm – 7 Aug 2023 )

 

 

Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Keith Logue & Sons, Coffs Harbour  02 6652 1999

 

Buried at?

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2023 )

 

 

BOB 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


 

Bob JONES, Rob JONES, Robert JONES, Robert Owen JONES

 


 

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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
7 August 2023


 

 




Phillip George BLIGHT

Phillip George BLIGHT

AKA Phil BLIGHT  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Black Head

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  091

 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  10359

Uniform # 3025

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 28 May 1962 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 18 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday ? ? 1962

Constable – appointed 28 May 1963

Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 May 1967

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 28 May 1971

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 October 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 31 December 1984

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class

 

Stations:  Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( 2 July 1962 – 1965 )( 3 yrs )( worked out of the 1.8mtr x .9 mtr Call Box at Kings Cross )( See below photo ) Finley GDs & Lock up Keeper ( Riverina District )( 13 years )( 8 September 1965 – January 1979 ), Kempsey ( HWP – Traffic Sgt )( 22 January 1979 – 1983 ), Licencing Sgt ( Kempsey ) – Resignation

  

Service: From    28 May 1962    to   12 June 1986  =  24 years,  0 months, 15 days Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  45 years, 11 months, 2 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  37 years, 1 month, 1 day

 

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

National Police Medal

NSW Police Service Medal 

 

Phillip George BLIGHT, Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

 Born:  Wednesday 10 July 1940 in Kempsey, NSW

Died on: Thursday 13 July 2023

Age:  83 years, 0 months, 3 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

 

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date: Friday 21 July 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, NSW

 

 Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Becker’s Funerals

 

Buried at?

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

 

 

PHIL 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


BLIGHT, Phillip George

Late of Black Head, passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th of July, 2023.

Aged 83 Years.

Beloved husband of Hazel, much loved Father of David (dec) and Sharyn. Cherished Pop to his seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

Phillip’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Friday 21st of July.

For those unable to attend, Phillip’s service will be live streamed on the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden’s website.

Death / Funeral Notice – Phillip George Blight


 

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Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

 

Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT & wife Hazel BLIGHT

 

Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

 

Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT & wife Hazel BLIGHT
Phil BLIGHT & wife Hazel BLIGHT

 

Phillip George BLIGHT, Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

 


 

Kings Cross Call Box - 1930s. Looking north along Victoria St, Kings Cross, NSW
Kings Cross Call Box – 1930s. Looking north along Victoria St, Kings Cross, NSW

 


 

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
30 July 2023


 

 




Robert Blair RIDLEY

Robert Blair RIDLEY

AKA  Bob RIDLEY

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Burleigh Waters, Qld

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class # 092

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  10406

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 July 1962 ( aged 23 years, 5 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 13 August 1962 ( aged 23 years, 6 months, 16 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 August 1967

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 13 August 1971

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant

 

Stations?, Balmain ( c1974 / 75 ), ?

  

Service: From   2 July 1962      to     ? ? ?  ?   years,  Service ( “possibly” Retired HOD around 1984 / 1985.  Send Off was held at Balmain Roselle RSL )

 

Retirement / Leaving age:?

Time in Retirement from Police?

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

 

 

 Born:  Saturday 28 January 1939

Died on:  Monday 24 July 2023 

Age: 84 years, 5 months, 26 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

 

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date: Monday 31 July 2023@ 11am

Funeral location: Gentle Touch Funerals, Railway St, Mudgereena, Qld

LIVE STREAM

 

 

Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:   Gentle Touch Funerals, Railway St, Mudgereena, Qld

 

Buried at?

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

 

 

BOB 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


 

RIDLEY, Robert Blair (Bob)

Publication: The Gold Coast Bulletin Date Listed: 29/7/2023 Location: Gold Coast

(Former Senior Sergeant NSW Police)

Passed away peacefully on Monday 24th July 2023

Late of Burleigh Waters

Dearly beloved husband of Nancye.

Dearest brother of Toot Keegan.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Catherine and Michael Reynolds, David and Sandra Ridley.

Loving “Pop” to Aaron and Junyar Ridley, Teagan Ridley, Maddison Reynolds, Alyssa Reynolds and adored “Pop Pop” to Robert David Ridley.

To all who knew and loved Bob, the family warmly invite you to attend a celebration of his life to be held in the Federation Chapel at A Gentle Touch Funerals, 73 Railway Street Mudgeeraba on Monday 31st July 2023 commencing at 11.00.

Bob’s service can be viewed at agentletouchfunerals.com.au/ notices-services/

24/07/2023

RIDLEY, Robert Blair (Bob) | Funeral Notices | Gold Coast | My Tributes


 

Class 092 -1962 - Redfern Police Academy
Class 092 -1962 – Redfern Police Academy

 


 

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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.

**********

 

Cal
30 July 2023


 

 




Stephen Colin MARTIN

Stephen Colin MARTIN

AKA Steve MARTIN

* Nickname: Marto

Late of Wollongbar, formerly of Griffith, NSW

 

Relations in ‘the job’:  Sgt Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382 ( Grandfather )

John ‘Jack’ George BAILEY, NSWPF # 6293 ( Uncle )

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 232

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

ProCst # 99417

Regd. #  24821

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1987 ( aged 28 years, 3 months, 5 days )( Previously employed as a Motor Mechanic )

Probationary Constable- appointed 29 January 1988 ( aged 28 years, 6 months, 1 day )

Constable – appointed 1 March 1989

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd class

 

Stations?, Griffith, ?, Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina – Retirement

  

Service: From 2 November 1987   to   8 December 2011  = 24 years, 1 month, 6 days Service

Time with NSW Police:  From:  ? ? ?   to   ? ? ?? years,

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 4 months, 10 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  11 years, 7 months, 7 days

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

Steve standing at Hero's Walk, alongside of a Memorial at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, in Honour of his Grandfather - Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382
Steve standing at Hero’s Walk, alongside of a Memorial at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, in Honour of his Grandfather – Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382

 

 Born:  Tuesday 28 July 1959

Died on:  Saturday 15 July 2023 

Age: 63 years, 11 months, 17 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Influenza A & Covid 19

Event location:  Found at home in respiratory distress and conveyed to Lismore Base Hospital ER on 15 July.

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date: Thursday 27 July 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location:   Parkview Funeral Home Chapel, 21 Kalinga Street, Ballina, NSW

The Richmond Police District provided the Official Police Guard of Honour

 

FUNERAL LIVE STREAM

 

Wake location: at the Funeral home after the Service

Wake date:  Thursday 27 July 2023

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina, NSW

 

Buried at:  Cremated

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

 

 

STEVE  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


 

Steve MARTIN, Marto, Stephen MARTIN

Stephen Colin (Steve) MARTIN

28/07/1959 – 15/07/2023

Much loved Dad of Sonny.

Is survived by his parents Doreen and Colin, together with a son ( from a previous relationship ) – Ben.

Former husband of Lorena.

Death / Funeral Notice – Stephen Colin Martin


Stephen Colin MARTIN

28 July 1959 – 15 July 2023

Tribute

… In loving memory of …. Stephen Colin Martin …

‘Steve’

Late of Wollongbar, formerly of Griffith.

Much loved Dad of Sonny.

Former husband of Lorena.

Sonny and Lorena warmly invite friends and former colleagues to attend Steve’s Funeral Service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday, 27 July 2023 commencing at 11:00am.

 

Julie and Jed says:

Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️

Chris Hillsley says:

Such a shock. Had some fun times with Steve back in day in Griffith. This is such a huge loss. I hope Sonny takes solace in knowing his father was a genuine man who was lived by many. rip Steve. ❤️

Deborah Litchfield says:

Dear Lorena and Sonny
I am lost for words. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
It was a shock to read about Steve’s passing.
He will watch over Sonny from the heavens.
Rest in peace Steve.
My love to you Lorena and Sonny.

Cliff McPherson says:

Stephen was a fine Police Officer second to none. He had a good sense of humour and kept his colleagues alert. He will be sadly missed.

Liz & Neil Darrington says:

Our condolences to Lorena & her family, & the martin family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve he will always be remembered here in Yenda who played footy for the Yenda Football Club, a great man who always had a smile on his face, never forgotten in the Yenda Football Club Family, RIP Steve from Liz & Neil Darrington

MARTIN, Stephen Colin – Parkview Funerals

 


 

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Stephen Colin MARTIN

Stephen Colin MARTIN

Stephen Colin MARTIN

Stephen Colin MARTIN


 

Stephen Colin MARTIN

 

 


 

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
30 July 2023

Updated:  6 Aug 2023


 

 




Henry John HONEYSETT

Henry John HONEYSETT

AKA  ? 

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  John Kenneth HONEYSETT, NSWP Cadet # 2449, NSWPF # 14773   ?

R.W. HONEYSETT, NSWPF # 16004 ?

Tina LOMAX, NSWPF # 27546  ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  125

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  14405

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 26 October 1970 ( aged 28 years, 3 months, 0 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 27 Novemb3er 1970 ( aged 28 years, 4 months, 1 day )

Constable – appointed 27 November 1971

Constable 1st Class – appointed 29 August 1984

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Senior Constable – appointed 29 August 1988

 

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations?, Bangalow, ?, Ballina – Retirement

  

Service: From 26 October 1970     to    30 July 1992  = 21 years, 9 months, 4 days Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 0 months, 4 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 30 years, 11 months, 19 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Cst 1/c )

Henry John HONEYSETT, Henry HONEYSETT, Colleen HONEYSETT

 Born:  Sunday 26 July 1942

Died on:  Wednesday 19 July 2023

Age:  80 years, 11 months, 23 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive

 

Cause:   Cancer ( type = ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date:  Friday 28 July 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location:  Lester & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services, 359 Wantigong St, Albury, NSW

Murray River police District provided an Official Police Guard of Honour

 

 

Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Lester & Son.  www.LesterandSon.com.au

 

Buried at: Cremated

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

 

 

HENRY 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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Henry John HONEYSETT, Henry HONEYSETT

Henry John HONEYSETT, Henry HONEYSETT, Colleen HONEYSETT
Henry & Colleen at Yackendandah, Victoria, in June 2018

Henry John HONEYSETT, Henry HONEYSETT, Colleen HONEYSETT


 

HONEYSETT
Henry John

HONEYSETT Henry John

26.07.1942 – 19.07.2023

Passed away on the 19th of July 2023.

Devoted husband of Colleen. Beloved son, father, brother and uncle.

Always In Our Hearts

Family and friends are warmly invited to the celebration of Henry’s life to be held on Friday 28th of July 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel, 359 Wantigong Street, North Albury, commencing at 11am.

A private cremation will take place.

To view a livestream of this service,
please go to:
lesterandson.com.au/funeral-notices

Henry John HONEYSETT Death Notice – | The Border Mail


 

Class 125 - March 1970 - Redfern Academy
Class 125 – March 1970 – Redfern Academy

 


 

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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
29 July 2023


 

 




Dale Scott KEEGAN

Dale Scott KEEGAN

AKA  Dale KEEGAN    

* Nickname:  Keegs, Kegs

Late of Glen Legh Rd, Glen Innes, NSW.  Formerly of Campbelltown, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’Brian Edgar KEEGAN, NSWPF # 13811 ( Father )

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  G.P. KEEGAN, NSWPF # 19699  ?

Peter KEEGAN, NSWPF # 27522  ?

Ashley KEEGAN, NSWPF # 32227  ?

Brain KEEGAN, NSWPF # 34173  ?

Michael KEEGAN, NSWPF # 40425  ?

Michael KEEGAN, NSWPF # 35829  ?

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 259D

This Class Attested at the Sydney Opera House

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  29576

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 21 August 1994 ( aged 19 years, 10 months, 6 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 17 February 1995 ( aged

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? (  YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =  Detective Senior Constable

 

Stations?, Campbelltown ( 35 Division )( GDs ), ?, McArthur District, Green Valley Detectives ( 22 Division ), ?, Glen Innes Detectives – New England –

  

Service: From 21 August 1994   to   25 May 2023  = 28 years, 9 months, 4 days  Service

Time with NSW Police:  From:  ? ? ?   to   ? ? ?? years,

 Had only been out of ” The Job ” for around six weeks on a Medical Discharge before he Passed away.

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 48 years, 7 months, 10 days

Time in Retirement from Police0 years, 1 months, 11 days

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 

 Born:  Tuesday 15 October 1974

Died on:  Thursday 6 July 2023

Age: 48 years, 8 months, 21 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Dale Scott KEEGAN

Cause:  most probable Heart attack  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date:   Thursday 20 July 2023 @ noon

Funeral locationCameron Memorial Uniting Church, cnr Bourke & Macquarie St, Glenn Inness, NSW

 

LIVE STREAM – There will be NO Live Stream

 

Memorial Date:  Thursday 20 July 2023 @ noon

Memorial location:  Cameron Memorial Uniting Church, cnr Bourke & Macquarie St, Glenn Inness, NSW

There will be an Official Police Honour Guard from the New England Police District

 

Wake location: Glen Innes RSL Club

Wake date: Thursday 20 July 2023 after funeral

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Horder & Thorley Funerals, Glen Innes, NSW.  02 673 25911

 

Buried at:  Cremated

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

 

 

DALE 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


 

Condolences to wife Kate, and children Maddyson, Jessica, Mitchell and the Keegan family.

 

A player for the Police Bulls PRLFC.

 


 

* Story behind any Nickname:


 

Was it destiny, or maybe fate.

It was ‘94 at the Academy gate.

Class 259, Subclass D

It was there you started this journey with me.

A colleague, a friend, a connection so rare

A lifetime of memories together we’d share.

At the Opera House, we stood with pride,

Class of ’95, together side by side.

Into the world of policing we strode,

With valor and honour, on our chosen road.

We drank and laughed, our spirits alight,

Together, our dark burdens grew light

Campbelltown nights, where memories were made,

In laughter and joy, our worries would fade.

When you found Kate I knew your love was true.

It was such a pity, she wore the wrong shade of blue.

Bridesmaid at my wedding, Godmother to Maddy.

It was an honour to be there when you became her Daddy.

Weddings and celebrations, we shared them all,

Through joy and sorrow, we’d rise and fall.

Glen Innes beckoned, the farm of your dreams.

“I love here.” Your smile would gleam.

With horses, cows, pigs, and a furry brigade,

Your family flourished, more memories made.

Through thick and thin, an unwavering friend.

My heart is broken that it’s now the end.

Words fail to capture the depth of my pain,

My heart is shattered, forever marked with a stain.

A brother, a friend, so loyal, so true.

Dale, I’d give anything to have another beer with you.

 

 


6 July 2023

Dale Scott KEEGAN

Some extremely sad news tonight with the passing of Bulls Life member Dale ‘Kegs’ Keegan aged 48 years old.
A two time premiership winning 2nd rower in our 97 & 99 teams and assistant coach of our 2002 Premiership winning team.
A really important part of the club during the mid to late 90’s and early 2000’s.
A great clubman, player, coach & friend.
Condolences to his family. R.I.P old mate.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231342383604502&set=gm.10159504539873030&idorvanity=56023693029


 

KEEGAN
Dale Scott “Kegs”
Aged 48 years.

Late of Glen Legh Road Glen Innes and formerly of Campbelltown, NSW.

Loving husband of Kate, cherished father of Maddyson, Jessica and Mitchell, a much loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Relatives and friends are respectfully informed that a funeral service will be held for Dale at the Cameron Memorial Uniting Church, Glen Innes, commencing at 12:00 noon, Thursday 20th July, followed by private cremation at the Sapphire City Crematorium, Inverell.

HORDER FAMILY FUNERALS F.D.A.
GLEN INNES
Phone: (02) 67325911
FDA of NSW
Accreditation No: 12029-01

Dale Scott KEEGAN Death Notice – Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Morning Herald


 

Dale Scott (Kegs) KEEGAN

Died: 06/07/2023

 

Aged 48 years.

Late of Glen Legh Road Glen Innes and formerly of Campbelltown, NSW.

Loving husband of Kate.

Cherished father of Maddyson, Jessica and Mitchell, a much loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Death / Funeral Notice – Dale Scott Keegan


 

Dale Scott Keegan “Kegs”

The relatives and friends of the late Dale Scott Keegan, also known as Kegs, aged 48 years, late of Glen Legh Road, Glen Innes and formerly of Campbelltown, NSW, are respectfully informed that Dale’s funeral service will take place this Thursday 20th July, at the Cameron Memorial Uniting Church, Glen Innes, commencing at 12:00 noon, followed by private cremation at the Sapphire City Crematorium, Inverell.

Loving husband of Kate, cherished father of Maddyson, Jessica and Mitchell, loved son of Brian & Carol Keegan, brother of Vanessa Williams, brother-in-law of Bryan Williams, uncle of Zachary and Olivia, beloved son-in-law of Nancy & Frank Lipscombe (deceased).

If you would like to offer your condolences to Dale’s family we will have a stand outside our office from 9am – 5pm where you may deliver a message/card of condolence. You may also email a message to the family to phorder@horderfamilyfunerals.com.au and we will pass this on ( please use Dale’s name on all correspondence to ensure it goes to the correct family ).

Horder Family Funerals

Serving Glen Innes, Emmaville, Deepwater, Tingha and Districts

129 Grey Street, Glen Innes, N.S.W.  2370. Phone 02 67325911 all hours.

Horder & Thorley Funeral Notices


 

https://www.nswpolicerugbyleague.org/teams/macarthur-bulls-history/

 


 

Dale Keegan Obituary, Former Couch Of Glen Innes Rugby League Has Just Passed Away

Dale Keegan Obituary, Death – The sudden and unexpected loss of one of their own, Dale Keegan, has cast a pall of melancholy over the members of the Glen Innes Magpies, who have entered a period of mourning as a result.

From 2009 to 2016, Dale was a devoted member of the Glen Innes Rugby League, during which time he also served as an assistant coach for the club’s side. During this period, he was also a member of the coaching staff. The years 2009 through 2016 were Dale’s active years with the club.

In addition to this, he served in some capacity on the coaching staff during the entirety of this time period. 2010 and 2012 were good years for Dale in terms of his performance in competitions; nevertheless, he did not bring home any trophies or have any victories in 2011.

In 2011, he did not take part in any of the tournaments that were held. The members of the Glen Innes Magpies Community would like to express their most sincere sympathies to Kate, Maddy, Jess, Mitch, and the rest of the Keegan family on the passing of a member of the Keegan family.

This is in response to the news that a member of the Keegan family passed away. The Keegan family had a great deal of love and admiration for Mitch Keegan throughout its history.

On Sunday, in order to show that we value Keegs and his memory, we will observe a moment of silence in his honor by remaining silent for the entirety of one minute. This will be done in his honor as a way to show that we appreciate him and his memory. This is going to be done so that we can pay our respects to him by keeping a moment of quiet.


 

Inquest into the death of Ricardo ARQUERO.pdf ( 2022 )

 


 

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
17 July 2023

Updated 18 July 2023


 

 




Clive Keith GRIMSHAW

Clive Keith GRIMSHAW   OAM

AKA  Keith GRIMSHAW  

* Nickname: Onka, Grimmy

Late of Narromine, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  G.L. GRIMSHAW, NSWPF # 16278  ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  112

First Class to be issued the new Smith & Wesson .38 calibre model 10 six shot revolver

 

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. # 12859

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 7 August 1967 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 27 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 15 September 1967 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 4 days )

Constable – appointed 15 September 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 September 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 15 September 1976

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1983

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant ?/Class

 

Stations?, ‘D’ District ( 1968 ), ?, Police Prosecutor – Liverpool ( 22 Division ), ?, Rylstone, ?, Narromine ( Sector Commander ), Batlow ( 1985 )( Sgt 3/c ), Hunter Valley LAC – Retirement

  

Service: From  7 August 1967    to   2 December 1999  = 32 years, 3 months, 25 days Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 51 years, 7 months, 21 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  23 years, 7 months, 4 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 9 August 1983 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993 ( SenCon )

Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 10 June 1985 ( Sgt 3/c )  For Service to Local Government and to the Community, particularly with the V.R.A.

 

Clive Keith GRIMSHAW, Keith GRIMASHW, Onka, Onkaparinka

 Born:  Sunday 11 April 1948

Died on:  Thursday 6 July 2023 during the afternoon

Age:  75 years, 2 months, 25 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause?

Event location:   ? ,  Home

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date:  Thursday 3 August 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location:  St Mary’s Anglican Church, 148 Dandaloo St, Narromine, NSW

Friends and family are encouraged to wear bright colours.

Orana-Mid Western Police District will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour

LIVE STREAM    ?

 

 

Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Abbey Funeral Home, 93 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, NSW  02 6881 8988

 

Buried at?

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

 

 

KEITH 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


 

Class 112 - Attested 15 September 1967 - Redfern
Class 112 – Attested 15 September 1967 – Redfern

 

Redfern Police Academy Class 112
Redfern Police Academy Class 112


 

* Story behind any Nickname:


 

Keith was the founding father of the Rylstone-Kandos and Districts Search and Rescue Squad in December 1975.

 

 


 

GRIMSHAW
Keith

Keith Grimshaw

Aged 75 years.

Late of Narromine.

Dearly loved husband of Catherine.

Loving father and father-in-law to Jason, David and MJ

Keith’s funeral service will be held in the Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Narromine, commencing at 11:00am Thursday 3rd August 2023.

Family and friends are encouraged to wear bright colours.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of; “Our family caring for your family” 02 6881 8988

au/obituaries/485772/keith-grimshaw/?r=https://tributes.wellingtontimes.com.au/obituaries/wellingtontimes-au/


 

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
7 July 2023

Updated 29 July 2023


 

 




Richard Alan BROOK

Richard Alan BROOK

AKA  Dick BROOK

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Corrimal, NSW

 

Relations in ‘the job’ Adam David BROOK, NSWPF # 28037 ( R.I.P. ) ( Son )

Francis BROOK – NSWPF – Parking Patrol Officer – Resigned ( Wife )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  082A

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  9570

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 February 1960 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 4 April 1960 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 7 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 March 1966

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 1 March 1970

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 October 1975

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 20 November 1985

Inspector – appointed 19 October 1988

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: = Chief Inspector

 

Stations?, South Coast District ( 1966 ), ?, Warilla ( 1987 )( SenSgt ), Wollongong ( 1988 )( Insp )( District Staff Officer – Intelligence ), Patrol Commander – Warilla ( 1990 )( C/Insp ),

  

Service: From   29 February 1960    to     ? ? ?  ?   years,  Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age:?

Time in Retirement from Police?

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 1/c )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 December 1995 ( Sgt )

VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR SERGEANT DICK BROOK ( Richard Alan BROOK # 9570 ), FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION comes to VKG2 to say hi.
THESE PHOTOS ARE ‘GRABBED’ FROM VIDEO TAPE FROM ‘VARIOUS 4’ OF THE COLLECTION OF GREG CALLANDER.
1987 – 1988
Video transferred to DVD on 230206

5 September 1987

 

 

 Born:  Monday 28 October 1940

Died on:  Wednesday 28 June 2023

Age:  82 years, 8 months, 0 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

THESE PHOTOS ARE 'GRABBED' FROM VIDEO TAPE FROM 'VARIOUS 4' OF THE COLLECTION OF GREG CALLANDER.<br /> 1987 - 1988<br /> <br />Video transferred to DVD on 230206<br /> <br />SENIOR CONSTABLE <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/karl-hanson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KARL HANSON</a></strong> # 8870  (SEATED), VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO - SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER - SPEAKING WITH SENIOR SERGEANT <a href="https://police.freom.com/richard-alan-brook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>DICK BROOK</strong></a> # 9570, FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION.<br /> <br /> 1987 - 1988
THESE PHOTOS ARE ‘GRABBED’ FROM VIDEO TAPE FROM ‘VARIOUS 4’ OF THE COLLECTION OF GREG CALLANDER.
1987 – 1988

Video transferred to DVD on 230206

SENIOR CONSTABLE KARL HANSON # 8870  (SEATED), VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – SPEAKING WITH SENIOR SERGEANT DICK BROOK # 9570, FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION.

1987 – 1988

 

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date? ? 2023

Funeral location?

LIVE STREAM    ?

 

 

Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  H. Parsons Funerals, 34 Belmore St, Wollongong, NSW    Info@HParsons.com.au

 

Buried at?

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2023 )

 

 

DICK 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


 

Richard Alan Brook

of Corrimal

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 28th of June 2023.

Beloved husband of Frances and the late Joan.

Loving father and father-in-law of Adam (dec), Gaye and Darren, and step father and step father-in-law of Junelle and Peter.

Cherished Pop of Luke, Amelia, Erin, and Stacey.

Loved brother of Margaret and Geoff.

Richard will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.

 

Aged 82 Years
Forever in our Hearts

A private service has been held.

 

Richard Alan Brook – Funeral Announcement


 

Rear of the old Wollongong Police Station - next to the Wollongong Court House. January 1963. Constables ? KILNE # ????, Cst Richard ' Dick ' BROOK # 9570, Carey GARDINER # 7563
Rear of the old Wollongong Police Station – next to the Wollongong Court House. January 1963. Constables ? KILNE # ????, Cst Richard ‘ Dick ‘ BROOK # 9570, Carey GARDINER # 7563


 

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 7 October 1992, page 3

Gruesome find at Mount Pleasant rest stop

Detectives examine a human torso, wrapped in material, beside the Princes Highway about 5km south of Kiama yesterday.

Gangland-style execution suspected

WOLLONGONG: The victim of a gangland-style execution whose torso was found yesterday morning dumped beside a road at Kiama could have been murdered up to four weeks ago.

But an examination by scientific detectives at the site yesterday did not reveal the specific cause of death.

A quarry truck driver found the body wrapped in a piece of material near the Princes Highway at Mount Pleasant Lookout, about 5km south of Kiama, when he pulled over at the rest stop to check his vehicle.

Police quickly cordoned off the area to allow scientific detectives to investigate.

Dozens of photographs were taken and plaster casts made of the area near where the body was found.

A police search yesterday afternoon between the road and the rolling hills down to the sea edge failed to find other parts of the body.

Inspector Dick Brook, of Warilla Police, said it was likely the body had been thrown from a vehicle.

The site is less than 10km from where teenager Kim Barry‘s headless and fingerless body was found in 1982. Graeme Gene Potter, who to this day maintains his innocence, is serving a life sentence for the Barry murder.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126947501

 


 

Carolyn Orphin, was another 1966 murder victim. A man was arrested by Sydney and Wollongong Police and charged with Carolyn Orphin’s murder. The man was arrested by, Detective Inspector Lendrum, Detective Sergeants Fleming, Paul, Boyd and Arantz, Detective Constables Watkins and Shaw, Detective Sergeant Winter, Constable 1 Class McDonald, Constable Rogerson, Constable 1st Class McCann, Detective Constable Welsh, Constables Hobson and Dryburgh, Detective Sergeant Brown, Detective Constables Bowra and Johnson, Constable Johnston, Detective Constables Parsons, Hadrick and McNally, Constable Dooley, Policewoman Constable 1st
Class Luke, Constable 1 st Class Brook, Detective Sergeant Pickett and Detective Constable Bendt.
The man was found guilty sentenced to life for the murder of Carolyn Orphin.

Source:  Police Heritage  P199


 

* Story behind any Nickname:


 

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
3 July 2023

Updated 6 July 2023


 

 




Michael Thomas O’HARA

Michael Thomas O’HARA 

AKA  ? 

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Branxton, formerly of Cessnock, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  J.L. O’HARA, NSWPF # 7730 ?

J.P. O’HARA, NSWPF # 13339 ?

D.H. O’HARA, NSWPF # 23683

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  130

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  15145

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 February 1972 ( aged 19 years, 9 months, 17 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 27 March 1972 ( aged 19 years, 10 months, 28 days ) 

Constable – appointed 17 May 1973 ( Seniority date = 27 March 1973 )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 March 1977

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 27 March 1981

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =  ?

 

Stations?,

  

Service: From  14 February 1972   to     ? ? ?  ?   years,  Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age:?

Time in Retirement from Police?

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

Michael Thomas O'HARA  AKA  ?  Nickname:  ? Late of Branxton, formerly of Cessnock, NSW   Relations in 'the job': "possible" relation in 'the job':  J.L. O'HARA, NSWPF # 7730  ? J.P. O'HARA, NSWPF # 13339 ? D.H. O'HARA, NSWPF # 23683 ?  NSW Police Training Centre - Redfern  -  Class #  130 New South Wales Police Force Regd. #  15145 Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 February 1972 ( aged 19 years, 9 months, 17 days ) Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 27 March 1972 ( aged 19 years, 10 months, 28 days )

 

 Born:  Monday 28 April 1952

Died on:  Wednesday 7 June 2023

Age:  71 years, 1 month, 10 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date:  Friday 16 June 2023 @ 1pm

Funeral location:  Greta Workers Club, 2 West St, Greta, NSW

LIVE STREAM    ?

 

 

Wake location:  Greta Workers Club, 2 West St, Greta, NSW

Wake date: Friday 16 June 2023

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  C.R. SMYTH & Son, 216 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock, NSW  02 4990 1425 ?

 

Buried at?

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2023 )

 

 

MICHAEL 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


 

Passed away 07.06.2023
Aged 71 Years

Late of Branxton
Originally from Cessnock

Retired Police Officer

Beloved husband of Jan.

Loving father and father-in-law to Victoria, Scott and Ange.

Much loved Pop to Lilly, Laura, Kyle, Lachlan, Zane and Jade.

Great grandfather to Byron and Khai.

 

Family and friends of Michael are warmly invited to attend a celebration of his life this Friday, 16.06.2023 at Greta Workers Club, 2 West St., Greta from 1:00pm.

O’HARA, Michael Thomas – Smyth Funerals


 

* Story behind any Nickname:


 

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
17 June 2023


 

 




Ernest George MERCER

Ernest George MERCER

AKA  Ernie MERCER  

Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  Keith A. MERCER, NSWPF # 9106  ?

Frederick J. MERCER, NSWPF Cadet  # 0708  ?

G.P. MERCER, NSWPF # ?????

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  081

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  9515 

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 7 September 1959

Probationary Constable- appointed 2 November 1959 ( aged 26 years, 4 months, 12 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1965

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 May 1975

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 16 December 1982

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant ?/Class

 

Stations?, North District ( 1965 ), Grafton?, ?, North Coast District ( 1969 ), ?, Armidale – Retirement

  

Service: From  7 September 1959     to    2 July 1988   =  28 years,  Service

Time with NSW Police:  From:  7 September 1959   to  2 July 1988 = 28 years,

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  55 years, 0 months, 11 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  34 Years, 10 months, 16 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 2/c )

Ernest MERCER, Ernest George MERCER

 

 Born: Wednesday 21 June 1933

Died on:  Thursday 18 May 2023

Age:  89 years, 10 months, 27 days

Organ Donor:  No – age prohibitive 

 

Cause?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date ?

 

Funeral date: Friday 26 May 2023 @ 1.30pm

Funeral locationCoffs Harbour Crematorium, 956A Coramba Road, Karangi, NSW  02 6651 5007

There will be NO Formal Police involvement but friends and former colleagues are invited to attend

LIVE STREAM    ?

 

 

Wake location???

Wake date???

 

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at?

Grave Location:  Plot:  ?      Section:   ?

Grave GPS?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2023 )

 

 

  ERNEST 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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Ernest George Mercer

18th May 2023

 

Passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Loved husband of Gloria (dec).

Wonderful and loved father of Neil & Rob, and Judith & Barry.

Fond brother of Marj.

 

Sadly missed by all.

 

Aged 89 Years

Gone fishing, reunited with Gloria.

 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ernest’s farewell service to be held Friday, 26th May 2023 at 1.30pm in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.


 

The below article mentions Cst E. Mercer.  It is unknown if it is Ernest Mercer or not.

 

Policemen chase ‘ flying saucer ‘ over Grafton

SYDNEY, Monday. — Two police constables in a car “chased” a flying saucer which dozens of people sighted over Grafton last night.

The saucer — the second reported in the district in the past week — was in sight for about two hours.

Last week an unidentified flying object was reported from Harwood Island, about 30 miles north-east of Grafton.

Two constables —E. Mercer and P. Woodman — chased last night’s saucer for about two hours before it disappeared to the south of Grafton.

The saucer moved slowly at about 1,500ft above the ground and it changed colour every few minutes. The colour alternated between white and red.

Watched with binoculars

The constables were at Grafton Police Station when a caller told them that an unidentified object was over the city.

When the two sceptical constables went out to look they saw a bright circular disc high in the sky.

Constable Mercer trained binoculars on the object, which “did not seem to have a centre”.

When they returned to the station for a car to follow the object, the police switchboard was jammed with calls from people who reported that they also had sighted the object.

Constables Mercer and Woodman set off by car and followed the object which moved off slowly towards the south of the city.

After about two hours it picked up speed and disappeared.

Constable K. Crossingham, who spoke to the two constables, said: “When we first got this report we were very sceptical. Flying saucers usually are attributed to having had ‘one too many’, but after last night’s experience, it appears there might be something in the report.”

The two police officers will make a report to senior officers in the area.

Police at Lismore also reported seeing the object

last night.

Constable Doug Coughlan said today the object had been seen “five or six times” in the past fortnight.

He saw the object himself last night, with Sgt P. Hobson.

Sgt Hobson had seen it ‘three or four times” before.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/136926220

 


 

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
25 May 2023