( 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: Ann Wilson Funerals – 02 9971 4224
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
20 April 2022
Updated 19 June 2023
Hugh Robert Michael SWEENEY
| 20/04/2022
Hugh Robert Michael SWEENEY
AKA Mick SWEENEY
Formerly of Miller, Late of Bateau Bay ( Central Coast ), NSW
relation in ‘the job’: former Senior Constable Greg SWEENEY, NSWPF # ?????
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 085A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9839
Uniform # 1711 & 2860
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? September 1960
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 31 October 1960 ( aged 24 years, 9 months, 15 days )
Constable – appointed 1 December 1961 ( Loss of 1 month Seniority – failed Dictation )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1966
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 December 1970
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Final Rank: = Senior Constable
Stations: After Redfern Academy he was stationed at Redfern GDs ( 7 Division )( 5 December 1960 – 12 March 1961 ), Randwick GDs ( 15 Division )( 13 March 1961 – 10 June 1962 ),
Police Telephone Communications Centre ( *Ph: 20966 )( 20 Division )( 11 June 1962 – 15 June 1967 ), Communications Branch ( 20 Division )( 15 June 1967 – 24 August 1969 ),
Liverpool GDs & Traffic Office ( 22 Division )( 25 August 1969 – 1 October 1977 ), Fairfield GDs ( 34 Division )( 2 October 1977 – 12 January 1980 ), Central GDs ( 1 Division )( 13 January 1980 – ? ), Merrylands GDs ( 26 Division )( ? – ? January 1991 ) – Optional Retired
* ( 20966 used to be the NSW Wide Police Switchboard number – now replaced with 131 444 )
Service: From? September 1960 to? January 1991 ( Optional Retirement ) = 30 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
Born: Thursday 16 January 1936 in Scone, NSW
Died on: Saturday 9 April 2022 during the night
Age: 86 years, 2 months, 24 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( type ? )
Event location: ? , Home with his wife by his side
( 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: Max Perram’s Funeral Service, 143 George St, Liverpool, NSW 02 9602 6175
Buried at: Liverpool Cemetery, MacLean St, Liverpool, NSW ( next to his mother – Linda Beatrice SWEENEY – D: 22-12-1971, Grave 1130 )
Location of Mick’s Grave: Section Grave, Catholic 17, Grave 1131
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )
MICK 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.
Much loved and sadly missed by his wife Bernadette,
Loved father of Gregory, Therese, David, Michele, Paul,
Daniel & Ann-Maree and father in law to their partners
Loving Grandfather of Shane, Rachael & Mitchell,
Samantha & Georgia, Rodger, Luke and Joshua
Great Grandfather of 7.
Remembered with Love
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Hugh will be celebrated on
Wednesday 20th April 2022 at St Therese Catholic Church, 125 Cartwright Avenue, Sadlier, commencing at 11.00am.
Followed by Interment at Liverpool Cemetery, Moore St, Liverpool.
Sgt ?, Senior Constable Mick SWEENEY, Sgt ?
Bernadette Sweeney & Mick Sweeney
Deepest condolences to Mick’s family, friends and colleagues.
I worked with Mick, on GDs, at Fairfield Police Station in the late 1970s – very early 1980s and remember his Raucous laugh.
He was a lot of fun to work with and just a funny bastard to be with and his ‘comb over’ his thinning hair – would never stay in place.
May you Forever Rest In Peace old mate.
Cal ” Uncle Charlie ”
Mick was one of the first Life Members inducted into 22 Division ( Liverpool ) Police Rugby League. He loved his Police footy and was happy to hear about your success before his passing. Go the Bulls.
Greg Sweeney.
Prior to joining the NSWPF, Mick was employed at a Pastry cook for 7 years, 2 months and a Confectioner for 8 months and was a fully qualified pastry cook.
Although he was widely known as Mick – his Christian name was actually Hugh ( and it is Hugh SWEENEY that he went by on his application to join the NSWPF ).
He was described as 5′ 11″ tall, weighing 12 stone, with Hazel eyes, Fair complexion & Fair hair ( I wonder if it was as thin back in 1960 ? ).
He was Married at the time.
He obtained, at completion of Training Class 85A, a mark of 54%.
He could type, on the 15 June 1961, 20 W.P.M.
He completed the three day course in Civil Defence in January 1962.
In June, 1973, SenCon Mick Sweeney was attending a motor vehicle accident on the Camden Valley Way, Leppington, near the Leppington Lawn Cemetery, at night and in a dark patch or roadway, when he was struck by a passing vehicle.
At the time, Camden Valley Way was a sealed roadway with gravel edges, one lane each way and very poorly lit – and similar to an outback country road.
The impact caused him to be thrown a fair distance through the air, landing on the roadway in his head.
Mick received serious head and other body injuries which were life threatening at the time.
He was hospitalised at Liverpool for 10 days before a miraculous recovery and he then returned to work.
He Retired in 1991 whilst attached to Merrylands Police Station.
In March 1974, SenCon Mick Sweeney and Cst Peter Gould ( # 15542 ), attended a factory at Green Valley and removed a 4 foot red belly black snake.
The Constables managed to get the snake into a cardboard box and conveyed the confined snake back to Liverpool Police Station.
There, the snake escaped from the box, causing staff to head for higher ground.
Some jumped onto tables, chairs and counters to escape the snake.
It then took a brace and courageous Senior Constable Roger BERGAMIN ( #10682 ) to capture the slim 4 foot snake with a stick and return it to the box and seal it.
I can imagine the raucous laughing going on.
Police Telephone Communications Centre – Police HQ – 20966
Liverpool ( NSW ) Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 ) by Ret DetInsp Joe Stanioch. ( # 14194 )
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
13 April 2022
Bradley James EDWARDS
| 20/04/2022
Bradley James EDWARDS
AKA Brad EDWARDS
Late of Wellington, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 243
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 26909
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 29 October 1989 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 3 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 27 April 1990 ( aged 19 years, 10 months, 1 day )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Parkes ( 1992 / 1995 ), ?, Dubbo ( 2012 )( Sgt ), ?, Wellington ( Orana-Mid Western Police District ) – Death
Service: From 29 October 1989to 5June 2021 = 31 years, 7 months, 7 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 11 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 26 June 1970
Died on: Saturday 5 June 2021
Age: 50 years, 11 months, 10 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: PTSD – SUICIDE ( method ? )
Event location: ? , Wellington, NSW
Event date: Saturday 5 June 2021
Funeral date: Friday 18 June 2021 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: Wellington Civic Centre, Swift St, Wellington, NSW
( 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 )
A man, with a heart of gold, a thoroughly good bloke, who served his community with distinction and with honour, ended his suffering and torment and took his own life recently.
I always thought highly of you mate.
I have just been advised that my Academy Class Mate of Class 243 and fellow brother in blue recently succumbed to the black dog.
Gutted.
Tonight old mate, I most certainly will shed a tear or two, a beer or two and share a laugh or two…in honour of you and in honour of your legacy
Rest in eternal peace SGT Brad Edwards, you are forever missed.
A DUBBO woman has spoken out on White Ribbon Day and encouraged others not to tolerate domestic violence as she did for 32 years.
Mary (not her real name) spoke with the Daily Liberal yesterday about her three decades of violence she suffered at the hands of her partner before she went to the police.
She had noticed police wearing white ribbons outside the Dubbo Police Station and decided to share her story.
“Women have to start standing up for themselves,” she said.
Mary said some of the injuries she had suffered in her abusive relationship had been fractures to her nose, jaw, arm and ribs.
“Domestic violence is in the community but women are not coming forward and letting the police know,” she said.
“They need to come forward now, not wait like I waited for 32 years.”
Mary said she believed White Ribbon Day was a good initiative to bring public attention to the issue of domestic violence.
Recently she has begun working to help others affected.
“I have worked with domestic violence victims for the last two years,” she said.
“I have seen both sides.”
White ribbons were worn on the shirts of every Dubbo police officer yesterday as they took a stance against domestic violence.
Orana Local Area Command (LAC) duty officer Inspector Brad Edwards said Dubbo police had handed out many white ribbons to raise awareness of the day and answered questions about the day from members of the public.
“I think it is very important that society realises there is no excuse for violence against women,” he said.
“The fact that it still happens today is pathetic.”
“We know the statistics from on the job experience.”
Dubbo police and their colleagues across NSW all took a pledge against violence against women and wore white ribbons in a show of solidarity across the state.
Dubbo police wearing white ribbons in support of an end to domestic and family violence against women yesterday. Pictured are Senior Constable Jason Pollack ( # 38631 ), Constable Michael Dawn, Inspector Brad Edwards, Constable Tofazzal Ali. Photo: LISA MINNER
Would your parents like their property damaged,” Senior sergeant tells children
Wellington police sergeant Brad Edwards has told children at Wellington Public School he and his officers are pushing up the ante on young children aged from nine to 13 throwing rocks.
“I am very upset children in the town are throwing rocks.
“A lot of people have had their car windows smashed. It has cost them more than $50,000,” he said.
“These are parked cars near the railway line, people’s roofs, their houses and they are upset their property is being damaged. Would your parents like their property damaged,” he asked the children.
“I want to get them, take them to the magistrate and lock them up.
“We have cameras now everywhere, hidden from view, monitoring these children. We will lock up these people.” he added.
He warned the children police were answering the community’s plea for the rock throwing incidents to stop.
“Tell your parents, tell your teachers when you see them doing these things,” he said.
Children in the crowd at the school said their parents had been victims of the latest outbreak of vandalism.
“My mum had the back window of her car smashed by a rock,” one child told the class.
“It was so badly damaged mum had to buy a new car.
“There is a hole in our window from people throwing rocks,” another said.
Children said slingshots with rocks were being aimed at people and cars.
“A slingshot is no different to a gun, it injures people and they may die.
“It’s an illegal weapon,” Sgt Edwards said.
The officer also told children social media site Facebook was an ineffective measure in countering the rock throwers and other incidents.
“Don’t go on Facebook and bully people. Turn it off. Don’t gossip and target people,” he said.
The sergeant also said children seen on school grounds during holidays will be prosecuted.
“I went to this primary school but I didn’t want to come back during the holidays,” he said.
“I don’t want you on the grounds of this school in the holidays.”
Our club is special and it was great to see all our teams and even the Refs getting behind raising awareness for Bowel Cancer Australia. This month is Bowel Cancer month and our teams wore the Apple Red socks and trainers wore the bare bums to let everyone know how important this awareness is.
We also Took a Knee for Ackers for James Ackerman who six years ago on this day, was tragically killed in a football match.
Our teams also observed a minute silence for Sergeant Brad Edwards a local Wellington man who was much loved and respected by many. His death has devastated our community.
Much love to the Ackerman Family. James will always be remembered and our heart felt condolences to Brad Edwards family. A man of diligence and loyalty like no other.
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
12 April 2022
Steven John SNELL
| 20/04/2022
Steven John SNELL
AKA Steve SNELL, Snelly
Late of South West Rocks, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
Herb. SNELL, NSWPF # 16408
W.V. SNELL, NSWPF # 24036
Brad SNELL, NSWPF # 32472
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 126
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 14556
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 22 February 1971 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 20 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 5 April 1971 ( aged 19 years, 1 months, 3 days )
Constable – appointed 5 May 1972
Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 May 1976
Detective – appointed ? ? 1980 ( YES ) ( Dets Course #/ 1980 )
( 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 )
Deepest condolences to Steve’s wife, Marie, and to Steve’s family and friends.
Obituary
REST IN PEACE
Funeral Service Details
Family and friends of STEVEN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the North Chapel of Pinegrove Crematorium, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street, Minchinbury on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 commencing at 1.00 pm.
Please meet at the Chapel.
Date:Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Time:1:00 pm
Venue:North Chapel
Address:Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street, Minchinbury NSW, Australia
Steve also played a few 1st Grade games for Penrith rugby league club during the time that the team wore brown and white vertical stripes.
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 April 2022
Keith Victor COLLIS
| 20/04/2022
Keith Victor COLLIS
AKA ?
Late of Balgownie, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # Forty Five or higher?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8513
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ? ( aged
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 29 October 1956 ( aged 20 years, 1 month, 14 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 29 October 1967
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 25 February 1973 ( Seniority date should have been 23 February 1973 )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 11 May 1982
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed 27 November 1985
Final Rank: = Chief Inspector
Stations: ?, ‘D’ District ( SenCon )( 1968 ), ?, Deputy District Officer – Wagga Wagga ( Chief Insp. )( 1985 ), ?, TRG South Region ( Sutherland )( Insp. ), ?, Corrimal ( Chief Insp. ) – Retirement
Service: From? pre October 1956? to29 October 1991 = 35 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 1 month, 14 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 30 years, 4 months, 19 days
( 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: H Parsons Funeral, Wollongong, NSW
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 20th of March 2022.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Janelle and Alexander, Bradley and Karen, Michael and Alena.
Poppy of Luke, and Elishka.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dennis and Joan both deceased, and Uncle to his nephews Scott, Blair, Murray and their families.
Keith will be sadly missed and always loved.
Aged 85 Years
In Gods Care
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Keith’s funeral service to be held at St Brigids Catholic Church, Gipps Street, Gwynneville on Thursday, 31st of March 2022 at 12.30pm. Following the service his funeral will proceed to Wollongong Cemetery, Swan Street, Wollongong.
For those who are unable to attend you are invited to watch Keith’s service via a link found on funeral announcement.com.au.
North Coast District Detectives c 1979
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
31 March 2022 @ 2.27am
Denis Godfrey DRIVER
| 20/04/2022
Denis Godfrey DRIVER
AKA ?
Late of ?
Husband to Doreen DRIVER who predeceased Denis on the 20 January 2015
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 082
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9605
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 February 1960 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 11 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 4 April 1960 ( aged 21 years, 0 months, 17 days )
Constable – appointed 29 February 1960
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 March 1966
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 March 1970
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 29 November 1975
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 20 February 1983 ( Seniority date should have been 23 January 1983 )
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 26 January 1987
Final Rank: = Detective Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, South Coast District ( 1968 ), Det SenCon ( South Coast District Detectives )( 1971 ), Warilla Dets, Pt Kembla Dets ( 1980s ), Merrylands Dets ( 26 Division )( c1988 ), ?, OIC – Albury Detectives ( DetSgt )( early 1990s ), ?, St Marys – Retirement
Service: From? pre Feb 1960? ?to5 April 1994 = 34 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 0 months, 18 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 27 years, 11 months, 13 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Det Sgt 2/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Det Sgt 2/c )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 October 1998 ( Det Sgt 2/c )
Born: Saturday 18 March 1939
Died on: Friday 18 March 2022 peacefully in his sleep
Age: 83 years, 0 months, 0 days ( died on his 83rd birthday )
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 4 April 2022 @ 10.15am
Funeral location: North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens, Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Wake location: the Ranch Hotel, cnr Epping Rd & Herring Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Wake date: Monday 4 April 2022 after Service
( 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: Ian J Arthur Funerals
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )
DENIS 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.
Family and friends of Denis are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to beheld in the North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Delhi Road North Ryde on Monday 4th April, at 10:15am.
Ian J. Arthur & Sons
Funeral Directors
1800 45 44 22
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 March 2022
William Kenneth JOHNS
| 20/04/2022
William Kenneth JOHNS
AKA Bill JOHNS
Late of ?
“possible” relation in ‘the job’
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 03?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8646
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 18 February 1957 ( aged 21 years, 11 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 1 April 1957 ( aged 22 years, 0 months, 24 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1963
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1968
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1973
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 July 1980
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( 1963 – May 1964 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )( May 1964 – ? ), ?, Maitland Youth Club – Retirement
Service: From 18 February 1957to 29 April 1989 = 32 years, 2 months, 11 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: 32 years, 10 months, 7 days
( 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 ( March 2022 )
BILL 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.
The brethren of Lodge Tomalpin are invited to attend the funeral of their late esteemed Worshipful Brother WILLIAM KENNETH (BILL) JOHNS
For details please see family notice
No regalia By order WM
Newcastle Herald – 12 March 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
18 March 2022
Darren Ronald COONEY
| 20/04/2022
Darren Ronald COONEY
AKA Darren COONEY, Coon, Dazza
Late of Figtree Nursing Home, NSW
any “possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 179
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 20161
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy “possibly ” on Monday 7 December 1981 ( aged 19 years, 8 months, 28 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 5 March 1982 ( aged 19 years, 11 months, 24 days )
( 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 )
( 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 ( March 2022 )
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.
Our deepest condolences to Steve’s wife, Monika, family and friends.
OSWALD, Stephen Francis
Passed away on March 4th, 2022, aged 60 years. Formerly of Wilberforce.
Retired and distinguished NSW Police Officer.
Much loved husband of Monika.Son, brother, dear and loyal friend and trusted colleague of many.
Dearly loved son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.
Will be desperately missed.
Forever in our heart.
A Funeral Service celebrating Steve’s life will be held in The Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Corner Plassey and Delhi Roads, North Ryde, on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, commencing at 10.30am.
Afterwards, you are invited to a function at North Ryde RSL Club.
The Sydney Morning Herald – 19 March 2022
Adult emu stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park after being thrown over two electrified fences
AN adult emu weighing close to 50kg was thrown over two electrified fences during a brazen theft at a wildlife park in Sydney’s west
Ben McClellan
2 min read
February 13, 2013 – 12:38PM
Blacktown Advocate
AN adult emu weighing close to 50kg was thrown over two electrified fences during a brazen theft at Featherdale Wildlife Park on Monday night.
Park curators and police have been left perplexed by the theft with senior curator Chad Staples saying the five-year-old female emu, born and raised at the Doonside park, had no monetary value.
Blacktown police believe a group scaled a two-metre high exterior fence at the back of the park, next to a railway line, before midnight and attempted to steal both of the two emus in the large enclosure which is also home for three eastern grey kangaroos.
Keepers discovered one of the kangaroos out of the enclosure at 7.20am on Tuesday. Mr Staples said while it wasn’t uncommon for the emus to escape their enclosure they realised the birds absence was more serious when they saw visible signs of struggle on the remaining male emu and feathers strewn throughout the enclosure.
More feathers were found less than a 1km up the railway line where the thieves are believed to have exited.
Police said residents reported several dogs barking in the area before midnight but haven’t confirmed if anyone saw the stolen emu and her captors.
Blacktown police Inspector Stephen Oswald said doctors should report anyone presenting with scratch or abrasion injures that may have been sustained during the struggle with the emu.
Blacktown’s top tourist attraction spends more than $200,000 on security patrols a year, along with CCTV and fencing. The one guard on duty apparently heard nothing during the break-in.
Inspector Oswald said reports the theft may have been an orientation week university prank was “news to us” and detectives were looking at several lines of enquiry.
Mr Staples said if the theft was a prank it wasn’t very funny.
“You would think potential university graduates would have more sense than this,” he said.
“They came into this park for an emu, we cannot understand the reason for this. All we can do is hope they realise this is complete folly and we ask for it to be returned.
“It’s unbelievable, bemusing to be honest. You can understand the monetary value with birds in the past but this is a strange one. Emus at best of times can be quite skittish and erratic.”
Monday’s theft comes six weeks after 10 birds, including two exotic macaws, were stolen on Christmas Eve.
The macaws, worth $12,000, were recovered a few days later an Auburn home but two red-tailed cockatoos, worth $4000, and six ground breasted doves remain missing.
Blacktown detectives again interviewed the Auburn residents about where they got the macaws from today but no charges have been laid.
Blacktown crime manager Senior Sergeant Adam Wilson said other than the link of birds being stolen from the same park police hadn’t established any connection between the two break-ins.
Anyone who sees the emu on the road or wandering the street is urged not to approach or attempt to restrain the animal as it may behave erratically and run into traffic.
They should contact police via Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Sightings can also be reported to Featherdale Wildlife Park on 9622 1644.
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
5 March 2022
Mervyn Stewart BRAITHWAITE
| 20/04/2022
Mervyn Stewart BRAITHWAITE
AKA Merv BRAITHWAITE, Boney
Late of Dubbo & formerly of the Tooraweenah and Wongarbon areas, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: Bruce Ashcroft BRAITHWAITE, NSWPF # 6865
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 087
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10038
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 May 1961 ( aged 29 years, 9 months, 1 day )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 3 July 1961 ( aged 29 years, 10 months, 5 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 November 1977
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 21 July 1984
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: ?, South District ( 1968 ), ?, Stock Squad, Det – Cootamundra ( 1977 ), ?, Orana District Special Operations – Retirement
Service: From 29 May 1961 to29 August 1988 = 27 years, 3 months, 0 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 0 months, 1 day
Time in Retirement from Police: 33 years, 5 months, 20 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( DetSgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( DetSenSgt )
Born: Friday 28 August 1931
Died on: Friday 18 February 2022
Age: 90 years, 5 months, 21 days
Organ Donor: NO
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 25th February 2022 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium 1 Moffatt Drive, Dubbo, NSW
( 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: Abbey Funeral Home, 02 6881 8988
Buried at: Cremated
Merv BRAITHWAITE – Redfern Police Academy – 1961
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )
Some of the guys from my class 81A being sworn in at the Redfern Training Depot (joined 29 May, 1961. From left Merv Braithwaite10038, Paul Pilley 10010, unknown?, Barry Luckie 10008, Lionel Hanrahan 10014, Neil Warburton 10043, Peter (Bob) Drooger 10019.
MERV 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.
Late of Dubbo & formerly of the Tooraweenah and Wongarbon areas.
Dearly loved husband of Shirley.
Loving father & father-in-law of Peter & Helen, Debbie & Geoff, Scott & Kerry.
Cherished Pop of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dear brother of Ruth, June, Beryl (dec), Harley (dec), Charlie (dec) and Roger.
Mervyn’s cremation service will be held in the Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium 1 Moffatt Drive, Dubbo commencing at 10.30am Friday 25th February 2022.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of: “Our family caring for your family” 02 6881 8988
Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 – 1954),
Friday 25 June 1954, page 5
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of Miss Shirley Paxton, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Paxton, of Geurie, to Mr. Mervyn Braithwaite, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Braithwaite, of Wongarbon.
Miss Paxton’s ring of yellow gold has two square cut centre diamonds with a small supporting diamond on either side.
Congratulations are extended to Miss Shirley June Paxton and Mr. Mervyn Stewart Braithwaite, who have announced their engagement. Shirley’s ring of yellow gold features two square-cut centre diamonds with a small supporting diamond on each side.
The local tennis season opened last Sunday under ideal conditions. A calm day of glorious sunshine, courts in perfect order and twenty couples eager to play, made the opening most pleasant.
An American tournament was conducted, run in two divisions, honours going to J. Fogarty and Mervyn Braithwaite in the men’s first grade, whilst Mrs. D. Greenwood won the lady’s trophy.
Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 – 1954),
Saturday 22 February 1936, page 4
WONGARBON
Number of Casualties
Social and General
PERSONAL
Mervyn Braithwaite, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Braithwaite, met with a nasty accident at the weekend. While playing with some other children in the garden, he fell on an upturned rake, his hand catching the prong full force. He was hurried to Dubbo for medical attention and is now doing well.
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.
