Cause: Illness – Suicide possibly due to departmental ‘ proceedings ‘
Age: 41 years, 10 months, 12 days
Funeral date: 25 August 2004
Buried in Vaughan Catholic Lawn Cemetery,
Grave location: Row 1A, Grave 0084,
Freeman Ave, Macquarie Park, Nth Ryde.
David is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
David James GUFF – 2nd from left. Pennant Hills Rescue Squad.
Dave working in with Polair
Dave ( on right ) working in with Polair ( unknown operator )
It is believed that David was subject of a departmental ‘ proceeding ‘ and that he may have been on long term sick report.
It is understood that he committed suicide by hanging himself inside the family garage.
Pennant Hills Police Rescue Squad – around 2000
as seen on 7 September 2020
May he forever Rest In Peace
Ellen Marshall – daughter of David.
Ellen Marshall – daughter of David.
Grave location ( Row 1A )
Nigel John ATKINS
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Nigel John ATKINS
aka ‘ Daisy ‘
Victoria Police
Sergeant
Regd. # 21187
Commenced with VicPol 1978
Stations: Hastings Traffic Management Unit,
Cardinia TMU, Pakenham TMU
Born: ?
Died on: ??
Illness: Suicide
Funeral: Victoria Police Academy Chapel,
Viewmount Rd, Glen Waverley on
MONDAY (Mar. 24, 2013) at 1.00 p. m.
Buried / Cremated at: ?
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Sergeant Nigel Atkins
DETECTIVES have taken more than 100 statements as part of an investigation into an officer’s suicide.
The wife of veteran traffic officer Nigel Atkins has alleged workplace bullying was a factor in her husband’s death.
Sgt Atkins’ is one of four police suicides — three of which involve bullying allegations — which are the subject of an inquiry by the Coroner.
Sylvia Atkins has been told her husband’s death is the subject of an active Victoria Police investigation being directed by a steering committee chaired by Deputy Commissioner Tim Cartwright. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, WorkSafe and the force’s professional standards command will oversee the probe.
Investigators have taken 120 statements from colleagues and others as part of the probe into Sgt Atkins’ death on March 7 this year.
Mrs Atkins said his troubles began in 2007 when he received an email from a senior officer over his booking of a motorist who was aggrieved at getting a number of vehicle infringements.
A picture with then Chief Commissioner Mick Miller was one of Nigel Atkins’ prized possessions.
The officer, who knew the man charged, questioned whether it was necessary to give him a “hamburger” (charges amounting to “the lot”).
Mrs Atkins said this led to friction with the superior when he stood his ground in a reply.
“Nigel took great umbrage to that. Nigel treated everyone equally,” Mrs Atkins said.
She said there was further trouble the next year when he was the subject of “scurrilous” allegations of misconduct by three colleagues. Sgt Atkins was later exonerated, but he was relieved of his officer-in-charge responsibilities at the traffic unit.
“How humiliating. It was against the principle of natural justice,” Mrs Atkins said.
Mrs Atkins said her husband had said his preparedness to book colleagues for speeding made him a target.
She said he told her of becoming the subject of nasty pranks around the station.
A police pursuit which was the subject of internal scrutiny dogged Sgt Atkins in his final months.
His gold class licence was removed after a review of the chase found he had failed to undertake risk assessments, did not communicate having driven at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone, failed to provide ongoing and adequate information during the pursuit, may have continued travelling at high speed after the pursuit was terminated and that he did not support the force’s pursuit and urgent duty driving policy.
Sgt Atkins agreed in response there were things that could have been done better but that he had conducted the pursuit safely and made the “sound and definitive” decision to terminate it.
A police statement said: “Victoria Police take all allegations of bullying seriously and conduct a thorough investigation into any complaint.”
The force was like his second family
POLICING was a huge part of Sgt Nigel Atkins’ life.
A treasured photograph shows him shaking the hand of respected former Chief Commissioner Mick Miller on the day of his graduation in 1978.
He started off on foot patrols and worked his way through a vast range of the force’s roles.
But his most recent years were spent as a road traffic cop, succeeding in reducing road trauma rates in the areas in which he was put in charge.
Commendations and letters of appreciation from his superiors and community groups were among his prized possessions.
His wife Sylvia speaks with pain and pride when she tells of the things she would never forget about her husband.
“I will always be proud of his leadership, loyalty and dedication to Victoria Police,” she said.
“More importantly, because he did it with great strength and honour.
“He was a great protector. My best friend.” Mrs Atkins said it was her husband’s aim to reach 40 years of service.
Despite having his problems in recent years, he was always eager to get to work, often turning up hours early to prepare.
“It was his second family. Sometimes, you’d think it was his first family,” she said.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, CONTACT LIFELINE ON 13 11 14.
ATKINS. The Funeral Service for Nigel John Atkins will be held at the Victoria Police Academy Chapel, Viewmount Rd, Glen Waverley on MONDAY (Mar. 24, 2013) at 1.00 p. m. A Private Family Committal Service will then follow. Family and friends of Nigel are invited to join the family for refreshments in the Reflection Room at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Hwy, Springvale from 2.30 – 5.00 p. m. In lieu of flowers, a donation towards the creation of a Sacred Memorial Garden in memory of Nigel would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.
ATKINS Nigel John My Loving Husband I am comforted knowing that you have entered the mansions of The Lord to enjoy eternal life. I know you will patiently wait for me; watching over me, protecting me from above. When you entered my life you also entered my heart and soul. Nothing can break that. I understand, respect and always have and always will love you.
ATKINS. Nigel. All staff at work areas within the Cardinia Police Service Area mourn the sudden passing of a well respected and dedicated work colleague.
ATKINS. Nigel John. Sergeant 21187 You were more than my mentor, you were also a great friend. I am honoured that I saw the “real you. I know in my heart you will be watching over us all and protecting us. You will be forever missed. My deepest sympathies to Sylvia and the Atkins family. Strength and Honour
ATKINS. Nigel. Fond memories of a compassionate, loyal and a respected member at the Chelsea Police Station. For everyone, he did his best. Eternal Rest
ATKINS Nigel Nigel, you were a boss, a mentor and a true friend. You lived your life to the fullest and you were loved by those who knew the real you. Nigel, you gave all you had until there was nothing left to give. Angels will forever be safe on the highways of Heaven. A hole in our hearts that can never be filled. “Strength and honour
ATKINS. Nigel. The President, Executive and Members of The Police Association mourn the passing of Sergeant Atkins and extend their deepest sympathy to his family. At Rest
ATKINS. Nigel John. Sergeant 21187 The Chief Commissioner, Officers and Employees of Victoria Police regret the tragic death of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable – appointed 17 August 1964
Constable – appointed 17 August 1965
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 26 August 1973 ( loss of Seniority )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 9 October 1980
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 7 December 1986
Final Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, ‘R’ District ( 1965 )( Newcastle? ), Newtown circa 1968, Newtown PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club ), Redfern Police Academy, ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 March 1961( Det SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 October 1991 ( Det SenCon )
Retired: April 1993 – 29 years Service
Cause of Death: Illness from long time heart problems
Born: Wednesday 19 April 1944
Died: Sunday 26 October 2014
Age: 70 years, 6 months, 7 days
Time with NSWPF: 29 years,
Age at Retirement: 48 years, 11 months
Time in Retirement: 21 years, 6 months, 25 days
Funeral: Friday 31 October 2014, 10.30am
Eastern Suburbs Crematorium,
Military Rd, Matraville.
Funeral location
Wake: The Henson ( formerly Henson Park Hotel ), Illawarra Rd, Marrickville.
Brian ‘ Chicka ‘ MOORE
rugby league lost a great player and a true gentleman of the game over night. Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore. One of Newtown Jets Immortals and an ambassador for our great game
Chicka Moore RIP
The Newtown Jets have lost one of the most iconic figures of their 108-year history following the passing of former player, coach and Team of the Century member, Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore.Mr Moore passed away from a long illness yesterday aged 70. Newtown Jets director and media manager Glen Dwyer says Moore will forever be remembered by the Henson Park faithful for his significant contribution to the foundation club.”For the baby-boomer generation, Chicka Moore was the living definition of Newtown,” Dwyer tells RLW.”He never had the privilege of being in a premiership winning first-grade side or playing in a Test match, yet no one who saw him in his prime would deny that he was one of the best centres of the period.”He was a tall, long striding, majestic running centre. In the days where men were starting to grow their hair longer Chicka with his bald head was a landmark at Henson Park.”His combination with fellow centre Bob Keyes was marvellous and I’ve heard lots of judges say that if Reg Gasnier and Graeme Langlands weren’t around, Brian Moore and Bob Keyes would have been the Australian Test centres without doubt.”Moore played for Newtown during a difficult period, with the Bluebags only making the finals three times during his 11-year career. However, there were a couple of highlights to savour.Arguably the finest moment of his career came in 1973 when he almost single-handedly helped Newtown to a remarkable comeback win over St George in the final of the 1973 Wills Pre-Season Cup.
“Newtown were down 15-2 at halftime and the heat was horrendous,” says respected rugby league historian Terry Williams.
“They won 17-15 and that was largely on the back of Chicka. He basically took St George on on his own. In attack he cut the Dragons to pieces out wide and when they had the ball he became a road block.
“In that form he could match any centre in the world.”
Moore represented NSW on three occasions between 1963 and 1970 and was Australia’s top tryscorer during the 1967-68 Kangaroo tour, despite not playing in any Tests.
Unfortunately, he had the misfortune of coming through in the same era as RLW Immortals Bob Fulton, Reg Gasnier and Graeme Langlands and probably didn’t represent Australia as much as he should have.
A Newtown man through and through, Moore also held the distinction of being the Jets’ last-ever first grade coach taking the reins for the 1983 season following Warren Ryan’s resignation.
A respected police officer, in 2008, Moore was inducted into the NSW police Team of the Century while in 2009 he was awarded the NSW Police Medal for diligent and ethical service during his 29-year career in uniform.
“For all his footballing achievements he probably affected more people’s lives in his role as a physical instruction trainer at the police academy,” Williams says.
“There’s a whole generation of young coppers for one or two decades who were put through their paces by Chicka.
“He used to wipe the floor with all these young blokes who were 20 years younger than him.”
“He was just a really memorable character,” Dwyer continues.
“He was a marvellous personality and a great ambassador for the Newtown club.”
BRIAN ‘CHICKA’ MOORE (1944-2004)
* 173 games for Newtown (90 tries, 270 points)
* Four games for NSW (2 tries, 6 points)
* 11 tour games for Australia (10 tries, 30 points)
Newtown Jets legend Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore dies after long battle
October 27, 20146:18PM AAP
Newtown legend Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore has passed away at the age of 70.
ONE of the Newtown Jets’ rugby league players of the century, Brian `Chicka’ Moore has died following a long battle with illness.
Moore was a great of the now defunct NRL club, playing with the blue bags from 1962 until 1973 and also coaching the Jets in 1983.
Six years after he was named at centre in Newtown’s Team of the Century, Kangaroos international Moore passed away aged 70 over the weekend.
“Chicka was a player with an incredible try-scoring record,” said the NRL’s head of football, Todd Greenberg.
“In his 173 matches for Newtown, he scored 90 tries; that highlights what a player he was. In full flight, he was simply magnificent to watch.
“He was also a Kangaroo tourist and represented NSW, and then coached Newtown during its final year in the NSWRL.
“In 2008, he deservedly found a home at centre in Newtown’s Team of the Century. He will be missed by the game which he served so magnificently.”
Brian “Chicka” Moore (19 April 1944 – 26 October 2014) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach.
He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Newtown “Bluebags” from 1962 to 1973 – scoring 90 tries during his long and successful career. He later coached the club for its final season, the 1983 Winfield Cup Premiership. He represented New South Wales in 1963, 1965 and 1970. He also represented Australia, touring Great Britain and France with the 1967/68 Kangaroos, playing 11 minor tour matches but no tests.[1] During the 1970s Moore captain-coached in the Newcastle Rugby League with the Macquarie club.[2] While playing football, Moore also served in the New South Wales Police Force and in 2008, rugby league’s centenary year in Australia, he was named at centre in a NSW Police team of the century.
In 2008 Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore was named in the Newtown Jets team of the century. He died following a long illness on 26 October 2014.[3][4]
Greg, I’d like to put a mate of mine into this site. Senior Constable William (Billy) John Pearce, originally of Byron Bay NSW. I think he joined NSWP at 17, trained with and was sworn in with class 142 (mid 1974), his registered No. 164?? or 165??. Billy service at Newtown GDs, PCYC – Sydney and Lismore. He passed away Christmas 2006 of cancer.
Would you mind arranging please.
NSW Fallen Police enquiry from Peter WHALAN on 231014.
Olga McALEER
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Olga McALEER
New South Wales Police Force – Widow of Kevin ( died 7 Aug. 2011 )
Police Widow
Born 16 June 1932
Died 15 October 2014
82 old
Funeral Friday 24 October 2014 @ 2pm
Buried Molong Cemetery, NSW.
Police Widow, a Veteran Member of the Central Tablelands Branch of the RPA.
Olga passed away on 15/10/2014 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 2pm on Friday 24th Instant at St Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church, 44 Riddell Street, MOLONG.
Obituary:
McALEER, Olga.
16.6.1932 – 15.10.2014
Peacefully and with dignity at Orange Hospital
Late of Molong Street, MolongDearly beloved wife of Kevin (deceased). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Yvonne and Alan Evans (Molong), Karen (Sydney), Janelle and David Newham (Nowra), David (Shoalhaven Heads). Loving and devoted “Nan” to her grandchildren, Kate and Chris, Lucy and Matt, Sophie and Nick, Tom and Kirsty, Matt, Jane and Josh, Andrew, Geordie, Simon and great-grandchildren Bailey, Freya, Lilly and Abbey. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Norman and Megan McPhee (Sydney) and Ian, Miriam and Ross (all deceased). Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews and their families.
“Mum and Dad
Together Again”
In God’s Loving Care
Requiem Mass for the Eternal Repose of the soul of the Late OLGA will be celebrated at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church, Molong on Friday (October 24, 2014) commencing at 2.00 pm. At the conclusion of prayers following the Mass, the cortege will proceed to the Molong Cemetery. Family and friends are warmly invited.
By family request in lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the Service to The Molong Hospital.
NORMAN J. PENHALL
FUNERALS
Deidre and Norman Penhall
A.F.D.A. F.D.A. (N.S.W.)
33 William St, Orange.
Phone (02) 6362 3751
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Oct. 18, 2014
For anyone that may have served in the Shoalhaven I received this message from the Retired Police Association today:
Olga McALEER, 82 old, Police Widow, a Veteran Member of the Central Tablelands Branch of the RPA. Olga passed away on 15/10/2014 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 2pm on Friday 24th Instant at St Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church, 44 Riddell Street, MOLONG.
Kevin died on 7/8/2011. Two great people.
Ken MedwayPlease can any serving officer in the Molong area who is able, attend this service as Olga was a great and gracious lady.
Linda WoodsWonderful people. Will always remember the day Ken had a fellow in the Vincentia Police Station doing a gun Licence test ( I think that was what it was) and Olga was out the front, with Kevin and I, telling me all about how men come to have receding hairline at the temples! I have never laughed so much when, after she said it was actually THIGH BURN, the guy in the office popped his head out and said “So, that’s why I have lost the hair around my temples!” We three did not realise he was there! Sadly missed Olga and Kevin.
He first appears in issue dated 7 December 1904 & sworn in as a Probationary Constable attestation date 24 November 1904. His next appearance was in issue dated 11 July 1906 which states he was confirmed as a Constable on 1 June 1906.
His next appearance is in issue dated 14 April 1915 where he was promoted to Constable First Class effective 1 February 1915.
Also found him in the NSW Electoral roll of 1933 electorate of Lakemba residing at “Carrissima” Faux St Punchbowl with wife Maude McEwen. His occupation was listed as Police Sergeant.
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RIFLE SHOOTING, GOOD SCORING.
CIVILIANS AND TRAINEES.
( BY RIFLEMAN. )
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THE RESCH CUP.
This trophy was presented with the object of encouraging interchange of visits between city and country clubs, and is open to Randwick, Waverley, Yorkshire Society, Goulburn Railway Ambulance, Norah Head, and Catherine Hill Bay combinations. It is a handicap event, and last year was won by Norah Head.
The distance for the trophy this quarter is 500yds, where the bullseye is still 18in. Last quarter Waverley and Yorkshire fired in error at 600yds, a distance that is only used for the last year of the competition, 1926 27. The intention, of course, is to allow the two weaker combinations, Norah Head and Catherine Hill Bay, to develop their shooting before going to the more difficult ranges. Mr. R. Fox ( secretary ) has allotted handicaps of 64 and 48 points for the current quarter to Norah Head and Catherine Hill Bay. The contest has given a great stimulus to rifle-shooting in the small coal-mining centre at Wallarah. Two years ago the local club was practically defunct, but now has a membership of 86. Norah Head numbers 38 members. The match is conducted on the home-and-home principle, and on Saturday Randwick’s best eight totaled 511. D. Mitchell scored 32 in one stage, and a possible in the other. Sergeant McEwan, who holds the record for 34 consecutive bull’s-eyes from 500yds 20in bullseye, scored 64, as did McDiarmid, Howarth, and R. Hunt.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 27 July 1925page 7 of 20
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GOLD IN PAPERWEIGHT ANALYSED AFTER 25 YEARS.
One night 25 years ago, Sergeant McEwan, of Regent Street (Sydney) police — he was then a raw young constable — was walking along Bathurst Street, when he chanced to find a lump of metal among the debris of a fire. Some thing prompted him to pocket it.
Last week he had it analysed. The metallurgist gave him £6/5/- for it ! The alloy contained about two ounces of pure gold.
How he managed to keep the metal which he thought valueless, for a quarter of a century, is more than the sergeant himself can tell.
For years it graced the counters of city police stations to which he was attached. He used it as a paper-weight. Often it disappeared for days at a time.
Once it was snatched up by a drink- maddened prisoner, who went berserk in a station. It was thrown on the floor. McEwan forgot about it, but somebody placed it back on the counter.
For many years it was hidden among odds and ends in a locker at Randwick Rifle Range, where McEwan practised shooting.
Years later it was transferred with other trifles to Liverpool Range. When McEwan gave up rifle shooting he took the “nugget” to his home. As the years went by, he came to regard it as a lucky token.
It might still have been lying in a corner at his home had he not chanced to catch sight of it the other day, while he was cleaning some old coins with spirits of salts. Idly, he sprinkled some spirits on the metal, and was surprised to see a gleam of yellow.
He thought nothing of that, but, just curious to find out what the metal really contained, he took it to be analysed. Mr. Garrett, who made the test, believes that the gold was from old jewelery which had been melted down.
The Northern Miner ( Charters Towers, Qld ) Saturday 2 April 1932page 7 of 8
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Birth: Registration # 10089/1875 McEwen, Alexander James Father: James Mother: Ann District: Coonabarabran
Marriage: Registration # 2896/1905 McEwan, Alexander J Maud HEGGARTY District: Sydney
Death: Registration # 926/1933 McEwan, Alexander James Father: James A Mother: Ann District: Canterbury
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Funeral Notices
McEWEN — The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. MAUD M. McEWEN and FAMILY, of 4 Faux-street, Punchbowl, are invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved HUSBAND and FATHER, Alexander James McEwen ( Sergeant of Police ) ; to leave Charles Kinsela’s Funeral Parlour, 143 Oxford street, city, THIS THURSDAY at 1 pm for Presbyterian Cemetery, Rookwood, by Funeral Train leaving Mortuary Station, Regent-street, Sydney, at 1.50 o’clock.
CHARLES KINSELA,
Funeral Director, Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 23 March 1933page 7 of 16
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McEWEN – The BANKSTOWN RIFLE CLUB –
The Members of the above Club are requested to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Sergeant A J McEWEN ; to leave Charles Kinsela’s Funeral Parlour, THIS THURSDAY at 1 p m for the Rookwood Cemetery. ( See family notice )
G HEMISTER, Captain
G DEHN, Secretary
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 23 March 1933page 7 of 16
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LATE SERGEANT McEWAN.
Police Sergeant A J McEwan who died last week and was buried at Rookwood on Thursday was one of the best known riflemen in the State.
A familiar figure at every October meeting he had hundreds of friends among visiting riflemen from the other States. Up to two years ago he was a member of Randwick Rifle Club and it was with this club that he achieved his highest success as a marksman. A winner of several individual competitions at N. R. A. and Metropolitan Unions meetings, he put up a record of 44 consecutive bull’s-eyes in a club shoot on Randwick range in 1918. Two years later he was a member of the club team which won the Sands trophy outright. For the past couple of years he was a member of Bankstown club. He was accorded a police funeral and among the riflemen present were Mr J R Wallace ( vice president N. R. A. ) Mr Wilde ( captain ) and Mr R M Fox ( honorary secretary ) Randwick club, also Messrs H Dakin and Stanford, of the Bankstown club.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 27 March 1933 page 7 of 14
Where Born :Hythe Hants. (baptised St. Mary the Virgin, Eling Hants.)
Occupation : Labourer / Soldier / Policeman
Date Arrived :14 February 1827
Ship Arrived on :‘Albion’
Port Arrived : Sydney
Rank on Discharge :
Date of Army Enlistment: 22 January 1826
Where Enlisted Army : Kent
Regimental 39th # :
Last Regimental # : 1079
Last Regiment Served : 4th Regiment
Regiment Enlisted from : 39th Regiment
Date Enlisted Mounted Police : 1 October 1827
Rank Mounted Police : Govenor’s Body Guard
Date Discharge Mounted Police: 1 October 1836
Regiment Re-Joined : 4th Regiment
Date Discharged Army : 1 October 1836
Comments Regarding Army Discharge : For Discharge by purchase (£18*) to join civil police – “the character of William Hunt has been that of a good soldier”
Where Discharged :
Died :2 January 1848
Where Died / Buried :Chippendale NSW / St. Lawrence’s CofE Sydney (with memorial in St. Saviour’s Cemetery, Goulburn NSW – GPS: -34.74098, 149.74360 )
Parents Names :Arthur Hunt (b……..d) & Jane Metyard (b……..d)
Spouse’s Name :Jemima Jones Davis
Date Married :28 January 1834
Where Married : St. John’s CofE Parramatta NSW
Spouse’s Parents : Pte. Evan Davis #2, NSW Corps & 73rd Regt. (b circa 1776 …. d 24 March 1828) & Grace Moyle (b circa March 1769 … d January 1850)
Born :14 December 1811
Where Born :Port Dalyrmple (Launceston) Tas.
Occupation :
Date Arrived :
Ship Arrived on :
Died :18 November 1877
Where Died / BuriedTowrang NSW / St. Saviour’s Cemetery, Goulburn NSW.
Descendants
Pte. Hunt’s descendents can be contacted through Colin Roe
Area Settled :
Parramatta and Goulburn NSW
Children :
Olive Jane Hunt (married George Woodall), Jemima Hunt (m. William Richardson), Louise Grace Hunt (m. Uriah Smith), Mary Emily Hunt (m. David John Marsh Broadhead), William Arthur Hunt Jnr. (m. Jane Fuller Stewart), James Evans Hunt (m. Mary Josephine Futton), Arthur Moses Hunt (m. Mary Jane Wilson) and Grace Meatyard Hunt (m. Alexander McClung). See also members.pcug.org.au/~croe/dat1.htm#3
History & Achievements :
Sgt.* Governor’s Bodyguard ( … 1836), Chief Constable at Parramatta, NSW (1838-1842) and Goulburn, NSW (1842-1848). Pte. Hunt’s police baton is in the Parramatta Municipal Museum.
References
Family Members, Military records ,Pay rolls, Pay Musters, Cemetery Records, Church Records & General Muster Records, Mitchell Library ,Sydney Australia
John Waistell ORRIDGE
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John Waistell ORRIDGE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Superintendent from 1 January 1864
Stations: Victoria,
Sydney Deport ( Redfern Academy ),
Braidwood – 1864,
Armidale (NSW ) – 1870,
Goulburn ( NSW ) – 1887
Born June 1830
63 old
Died 11 January 1894
Funeral ?
Buried St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn
His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to appoint John W. Orridge, Esq., Inspector of Police, to be Acting Superintendent, and to the charge of the detective police force.
The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser Saturday 7 March 1863page 6 of 8
DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT.— It is our painful duty to record the occurrence of a very serious accident to J. W. Orridge, Esq., the Superintendent of Police. He was proceeding to Major’s Creek on Saturday afternoon last, in company with Dr. Moreton, and was riding up to Durham Hall, the residence of Mr Hassall, at Jembaicumbene, when his horse shied at something and bounded off into the bush, rearing and plunging in a furious manner. The ( horse ) was very spirited, and Mr Orridge had that day for his first time, we believe, ridden him with a curb upon the bridle. Whether it was in consequence of the pulling too heavily upon the curb, or from whatever cause the animal while rearing up, fell right over on his back and came with his full weight upon Mr Orridge to the ground, crushing him in a dreadful manner. The horse immediately scrambled up and made off, Mr Orridge’s feet having got clear of the stirrups, and he being left mangled and bleeding in an insensible state. Dr Moreton immediately procured assistance from Mr Hassall’s and the sufferer was removed there, where he has since remained, and where he has had the most assiduous care and attention.
Dr Pattison and Dr Moreton have been in constant attendance upon him, and everything has been done for him that human efforts can do, but we regret exceedingly to state that very little hopes are entertained of his recovery. The full weight of the animal came upon his body and the internal injuries which he has sustained are of such a character that it will be a miracle if he gets over them.
The horse,which was shortly afterwards recovered, was found to have scarcely injured himself at all, and so completely did all his weight rest upon Mr Orridge, that the saddle was not damaged in the slightest degree. The horse prior to Mr Orridge purchasing him, had been in the possession of the bushranger Thomas Clarke, during a portion of his career on the highway.
The sad event has cast a gloom over the whole town and district wherever the intelligence has been conveyed. How forcibly are we sometimes reminded of the terrible import of the scripture precept, that in the midst of life we are in death, and that we know not what a day may bring forth.
– Braidwood Dispatch.
Queanbeyan Age Saturday 16 November 1867page 3 of 4
Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers ( Melbourne )
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH: …………
SEIZURE OF THE ASSASSIN. While this painful examination was in progress another scene, which almost defies description, was going on in another part of the ground. No sooner had Mr Vial grasped the arms of the man who had fired the shots, than Mr Benjamin Mortimer ( an American gentleman ), Mr Whiting ( of the firm of Drynan and Whiting ), A. L. Jackson, and other gentlemen seized him ; and had it not been for the closing in around them of the police and other persons, they would speedily have placed him beyond the reach of the law courts. The people shouted “Lynch him,” “Hang him,” “String him up,” and so on, and there was a general rush to get at him.
The police, headed by Superintendent Orridge, got hold of the assassin, and they had the greatest difficulty in preventing, the infuriated people tearing him limb from limb. In this the police were ably assisted by the Chief Justice, Lord Newry, and the men of the Galatea band. Both Lord Newry and Sir Alfred Stephen exerted themselves to get the prisoner on board the steamer lying at the wharf, while Mr Orridge, with herculean strength, kept back the crowd as much as possible. The task of putting the prisoner on board the ship was not an easy one, and it was fully ten minutes before they could got him on to the wharf. By that time all the clothing from the upper part of his body was torn off, his eyes, face, and body were much bruised, and blood was flowing from various wounds ; and when he was dragged on to the deck of the Paterson he appeared to be utterly unconscious.
No sooner was he on board than a number of sailors had a rope ready to string him up, and it was only by the interference of Lord Newry that his life was spared. The people out of whose hands the prisoner had been rescued immediately gave vent to their disappointment, and at an indignation meeting, summarily convened, determined to bring him back from the steamer, and despatch him at the scene of his crime.
A rush was then made for the steamer, which had just hauled off a few feet from the wharf, and they shouted to the captain to haul in. For a moment this officer appeared to waver, but the hon. John Hay, who was on the bridge, doubtless divining the intentions of the crowd, peremptorily ordered the captain to haul off. This he did, and the vessel accordingly proceeded on her voyage to Sydney.
MARRIAGE. On the 16th instant, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, by the Very Rev. Dean of Sydney, JOHN WAISTELL ORRIDGE, Esq., of Braidwood to EMELINE LESLIE, second daughter of the late HUGH GORDON, Esq., of Manar.
John Waistell Orridge was born at Carlisle, in Cumberland, England, in June, 1830, reached Victoria in 1853, and shortly afterwards entered the police force there, obtaining rapid promotion to the rank of sub-inspector owing to his efficiency and courage. When the police force of this country was reorganised in 1862 Mr. Orridge was offered and accepted the position of inspector, being promoted to be superintendent at Braidwood in 1864.
The notorious Tommy Clarke managed to escape from Braidwood Gaol, where he was awaiting trial for horse-stealing. This escape put Mr. Orridge on his mettle, and for years he and his police were in pursuit of Clarke and his gang, then becoming very numerous. Murders and encounters with the police followed in rapid succession, bushranger after bushranger being shot. Houses were stuck up, stores robbed, and the whole district was in a state of terror. Clarke’s career of crime culminated in the murder of four men, warders of Darlinghurst Gaol, who volunteered to try and capture the outlaws, urged thereto no doubt by the reward of £500 offered by the Government. Finally Tommy Clarke and his brother surrendered, and to Mr. Orridge’s great relief were safely incarcerated in Braidwood Gaol, and afterwards forwarded to Sydney, where they expiated their crimes on the scaffold.
Subsequently Mr. Orridge was appointed to the charge of the escort of the Duke of Edinburgh, and was at Clontarf when Farrell made his attempt at assassination, and with difficulty prevented some of the leading men of the colony from stringing up the latter to the yardarm of the steamer.
Mr. Orridge was afterwards removed to Armidale, and in 1887 was transferred to Goulburn, where he died on the 11th instant. In 1871 he married the second daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Gordon, of Manar, near Braidwood, who with her two sons and two daughters survive him.
Illustrated Sydney News Saturday 27 January 1894page 15 of 40
The Late Superintendent J. W. Orridge.
John Waistell Orridge was born at Carlisle, in Cumberland, England, in June, 1830, reached Victoria in 1853, and shortly afterwards entered the police force there, obtaining rapid promotion to the rank of sub inspector owing to his efficiency and courage. When the police force of this country was reorganised in 1862 Mr. Orridge was offered and accepted the position of inspector, being promoted to be superintendent at Braidwood in 1864.
The notorious Tommy Clarke managed to escape from Braidwood Gaol, where he was awaiting trial for horse-stealing. This escape put Mr. Orridge on his mettle, and for years he and his police were in pursuit of Clarke and his gang, then becoming very numerous. Murders and encounters with the police followed in rapid succession, bushranger after bushranger being shot. Houses were stuck up, stores robbed, and the whole district was in a state of terror. Clarke’s career of crime culminated in the murder of four men, warders of Darlinghurst Gaol, who volunteered to try and capture the outlaws, urged thereto no doubt by the reward of £500 offered by the Government. Finally Tommy Clarke and his brother John surrendered, and to Mr. Orridge’s great relief were safely incarcerated in Braidwood Gaol, and afterwards forwarded to Sydney, where they expiated their crimes on the scaffold.
Subsequently Mr. Orridge was appointed to the charge of the escort of the Duke of Edinburgh, and was at Clontarf when Henry O’Farrell made his attempt at assassination, and with difficulty prevented some of the leading men of the colony from stringing up the latter to the yardarm of the steamer.
Mr. Orridge was afterwards removed to Armidale, and in 1887 was transferred to Goulburn, where he died on the 11th instant. In 1871 he married the second daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Gordon, of Manar, near Braidwood, who with her two sons and two daughters survive him.
Mr. J. W. Orridge, superintendent of police in the Goulburn district, died last evening. He joined the police service in 1862, and took charge of the Sydney depot as acting superintendent. In 1864 he was appointed to Braidwood, and took a prominent part in dealing with the Clarke gang of bushrangers. In 1870 he was transferred to Armidale, and in 1887 he came to Goulburn to succeed the late Superintendent Morrisset. Superintendent Orridge was popular with the men under his control, whom he encouraged in the pursuit of athletic sports. He leaves a widow, two sons, and 10 daughters. The funeral was attended by the Inspector-General of Police.
Mr. John Waistell Orridge, senior superintendent of the New South Wales police force, died at Goulburn at the ripe age of 63. During his connection with the police, extending over 31 years, Mr. Orridge was admired by the police and public. Previous to joining the New South Wales force, Mr. Orridge held the rank of sub-inspector in Victoria, but when the present Inspector-General took charge of the police department, well knowing the high qualifications of Mr. Orridge, he induced that officer to come over the border, and when Mr. Orridge entered on his duties he was placed in charge of the detective police, and made such headway that on January 1, 1864, he was appointed superintendent. He continued in charge of the detectives for some time. His first country appointment was at Braidwood, and he was in charge of that extensive district during the time the Clarkes held the country in terror, and it was under Superintendent Orridge’s directions to the courageous troopers under him that the brothers were run to earth. From Braidwood Mr. Orridge was transferred to Armidale, and at the death of Superintendent Morrissetin September, 1887, he succeeded to the charge of the Goulburn district, where he has since been stationed, and has done his duty well, and has now ended a life marked by great success. The deceased officer ranked next to the Inspector-General, Mr. Fosbery, who had known him ever since they joined the Victorian police together.
John Waistell ORRIDGE – Grave
Erected by the members of the Police Force Southern District as a token of respect
Erected by the members of the Police Force Southern District as a token of respect
In memory of John Waistell ORRIDGE. For many years Superintendent of Police Died 11th January 1894 Aged 63 years
In memory of John Waistell ORRIDGE. For many years Superintendent of Police Died 11th January 1894 Aged 63 years
Captain R. Zouch, Superintendent of Police in the Goulburn district, is dangerously ill.
The Gundagai Times Tuesday 23 October 1883page 2 of 4
DEATH OF CAPTAIN ZOUCH.
THE people of Goulburn heard with sad surprise on Monday morning that death had claimed for his own one of the oldest residents of the city – Captain Henry Zouch. For some two or three weeks the deceased gentleman had been ill ; but as it was circulated that his condition was improving fears for him were allayed, and his recovery was generally looked for. This being so, the news of his death came with a greater shock. It was on Saturday morning that the deceased gentleman became worse, and throughout the day he remained in a dangerous state, being hardly conscious. Sunday saw no improvement, but on the contrary he became lower, and was unconscious the greater part of the day ; and in the evening at 6 o’clock he breathed his last. His illness was brought on by exposure to the sun, which he experienced last Friday fortnight whilst tending to his garden, of which occupation the Captain was very fond. To the effects of that exposure, and to decay of the system, his death is attributed. The Captain was in his 73rd year, and has resided in New South Wales for about 50 years.
The following, which is taken from Mr. J. Henniker Heaton’s “Australian Dictionary of Dates, and Men of the Time,” gives an outline of his career :
Zouch, Captain Henry, son of Colonel Zouch, commander of a British regiment during the last American war of 1812-14, was born in Quebec, where his father was for some time commandant. When a young man, Mr. Henry Zouch repaired to England, and received his education in the military college at Sandhurst. In 1826 he obtained a commission as Ensign in the fourth or ” King’s Own Regiment.” After serving in several garrison towns in England, he came out to the colony of New South Wales with his regiment. In those days every convict ship was conducted and guarded hither by a detachment of troops. Captain Zouch was appointed in 1834 to the first division of the military mounted police, stationed at Bathurst. There were then three divisions, one at Bathurst, one at Goulburn, and one at Maitland. He was despatched to the Bogan to find the remains of Richard Cunningham, the botanist, and succeeded in doing so, and a tablet was erected on the spot. On the fourth regiment proceeding to India Captain Zouch sold out. He was for some years engaged in pastoral pursuits at Ashly, Lake George. On the discovery of gold at Ophir, and the consequent rush thither, he received the appointment as Gold Commissioner at the town, where he remained until 1853, in which year he accepted the post of Superintendent of Mounted Patrol for Main Roads. This position he retained until the mounted patrol was amalgamated with the general police under Police Act of 1862. Since then Captain Zouch has remained in charge as General Superintendent of Police for the Southern Districts. He has the excellent qualification of always obtaining the confidence and esteem of the men under his control. During the bushranging era and on many other occasions Captain Zouch was distinguished for his courage, foresight, and ability. He has at various times during the absence of Mr. Fosbery fulfilled the duties of Inspector-General of Police.
The captain was a man universally respected and liked. Actuated partly perhaps by disinclination for it, and prevented maybe by pressure of official duties, he never figured prominently as a public man. For some years he occupied the honorable position of president of the Goulburn Hospital, and he was also for a great length of time a warden of St. Nicholas’ Church. With all classes of the community he has always been a favorite, rendered so by his gentlemanly demeanour and his quiet mode of life ; for, meddling not with things which did not concern him, he was one of those of whom it might be said –
[blockquote]Along the cool sequestc’d vale of life He kept the noiseless tenor of his way. [/blockquote]
He was of a most benevolent disposition, and was full of a charity that loves to exercise itself in unostentatious acts of benevolence. To the appeal of suffering he never turned a deaf ear, but was ever ready to relieve those who came to him in genuine distress. To that no doubt is to be attributed his great popularity amongst the poorer classes, who lose in him a friend they will find it hard to replace.
As an officer the captain was one of the most efficient in the public service. His career was one of honor, and he has never had one of his decisions questioned. To the men under him he was at once just and considerate; and in their great respect for him is one of the strongest proofs of his worth as a man and a superior.
Captain Zouch’s near surviving relatives are a widow, four sons, and three daughters.
Before opening the business of the Police Court yesterday, the Police Magistrate said he regretted to learn-last night the death of Captain Zouch, a late member of the Goulburn bench of justices, and an officer of the crown for 50 years in this colony. It was usual, he believed, to show respect to the memory of deceased gentlemen in such cases, by adjourning courts with which they had been connected, but on the present occasion this custom could not be well adhered to, as it would prove detrimental to the public business. Be could only therefore express the regret of the bench to learn of the deceased’s death.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at four o’clock.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Tuesday 30 October 1883 page 2 of 4
Edric Norfolk Vaux MORRISSET 2 – NSWPF – Died 26 Aug 1887
ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.
BATHURST CIRCUIT COURT.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26.
BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE.
NEW MAGISTRATE.
In the course of the day, Edric Norfolk Vaux Morrisset, Esq., was sworn in a Magistrate of the territory of New South Wales.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 2 March 1853page 2 of 6
Mr. E. V. Morrisset, Superintendent of Police in the southern districts, accompanied by Mrs. Morrisset, arrived in Braidwood ( says the Dispatch ) on Monday from Goulburn. Soon after his arrival, the Superintendent ( with Mr. Walter Casey, Sub-inspector ) paid a visit to the gaol, and was highly pleased at the manner in which the prison arrangements are being carried out by Mr. Luke Densy, as well as the extreme tidiness and cleanliness of the cells and the establishment generally. The police barracks were also examined, and every thing found to be in tip-top order.
Southern Argus ( Goulburn, NSW ) Monday 2 November 1885page 2 of 4
Intelligence from Goulburn.
Mr. E. V. Morrisset, Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector-General, died yesterday morning at his residence here. Deceased was son of the late Colonel Morrisset, who, in his time had charge of the convict establishment at Norfolk Island. Deceased filled the position of Police Superintendent at Bathurst and Maitland prior to his appointment to this district, which took place about the end of 1883 shortly after the death of Captain ( Henry ) Zouch.
Deceased was in his 57th year. As an officer he was thoroughly conversant with his duties, and knew how to discharge them, so as to win both the confidence and esteem of his subordinates.
Mr. Morriset had been in bad health prior to his death. The disease which affected him is known as Addison’s disease.
The Inspector-General of Police is expected here by to-nights train.
Evening News ( Sydney ) Saturday 27 August 1887page 4 of 8
THE LATE E. V. MORISSET.
IT is with extreme regret that we have to announce the death of a very able and popular officer of the police force in the person of Mr. Edric V. Morisset, superintendent of the Southern police district, and deputy inspector-general of police, which took place at 4 o’clock yesterday morning at his residence, Goulburn. The deceased had been for some time ailing, but, from the nature of his complaint, it was not thought that fatal consequences would be the result. He, however, took a change for the worse a few days since, and gradually sank until the vital spark departed at the hour mentioned. We may mention that the deceased had been in charge of the North-western district for nearly twenty years, his head-quarters being at Maitland; and during the whole of that lengthy period he discharged his duties, both as a public officer and as a private citizen, in a manner which gained for him universal approbation. Upon the introduction of the new Police Act in March, 1862. Superintendent Morisset, who had previously held the rank of inspector in the Queensland native police, received the commission of superintendent under that law, and since that time up to his death he was an active officer, and administrator of police improvement. Some few years ago upon the death of Captain Zouch, superintendent of police at Goulburn, the deceased received the appointment of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, and was transferred from Maitland to Goulburn. It is sad to relate, in connection with the deceased, that it is only a few months since his brother, Adolphus Morisset, police magistrate at Deniliquin, died.
Superintendent Morrisset had been married for many years, but had no issue, He was about 55 years of age, a native of the colony, and was a son of the late Colonel Morisset, well known in the early days of the colony. The country has sustained the loss of one of our most zealous and intelligent officers by the death of Superintendent Morisset. The deceased was a lover of manly sports, such as horse-racing, hunting, shooting, etc.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate Saturday 27 August 1887page 6 of 12
DEATH OF SUPERINTENDENT MORISSET. – For some time past the state of health of Mr. Edric N. V. Morisset, superintendent of police for the southern district, has been a source of anxiety to his friends. He was suffering from an uncommon disease known as Addison’s disease of the kidneys, and during the past week or two his illness had become so serious that hope of his recovery had been abandoned. We regret to record that the fears entertained of a fatal issue were sadly realised, and that Mr. Morisset passed away at an early hour yesterday morning, at his residence, Marston, North Goulburn.
The deceased gentleman was fifty-seven years of age and had been many years in the public service.
He was born in Norfolk Island, his father being Colonel Morisset of the 48th Regiment, commandant in the island and afterwards police magistrate at Newcastle and Bathurst.
Mr. Edric Morisset entered the colonial service in February 1853, and was commandant of native police in Queensland, at that time known as Moreton Bay and forming part of the colony of New South Wales. On the separation of Queensland in 185 he remained in the service there, and in 1860 was appointed inspector-general of police. About two years afterwards, for climatic reasons, he resigned this post and came to New South Wales, where in March 1862 he was appointed superintendent of police for the western district ; subsequently he was transferred to the Maitland district ; and shortly after the death of Captain Zouch, superintendent of police for the southern district, which occurred in October 1883, he was appointed his successor, a position he retained till his death.
He was married to Miss Lawson, daughter of the late Mr. William Lawson of Prospect, who survives him, but he had no family.
It is interesting to note that Mr. and Mrs. Morisset were brought from Norfolk Island as children by the late Captain Zouch.
Mr. Morisset was brother to the late Mr. R. R. Morisset, police magistrate of Deniliquin, whom he visited in his sickness and whose death a few months ago had a strong effect upon him.
At the time of his death Mr. Edric Morisset was the oldest superintendent of police in the service. He was a somewhat strict disciplinarian, but well liked by the men under his command. In private life, he was unostentatious and charitable. He was fond of sport and a good shot. He was formerly a promoter of the Northern Hunt Club, and tried to inaugurate a similar club here, but failed to enlist general support to the movement.
His funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at the Church of England cemetery.
During the illness of Mr. Morisset his duties have been performed by Inspector Brennan of Yass, who remains in charge temporarily.
Goulburn Herald Saturday 27 August 1887page 4 of 8
The late Superintendent Morisset.
THE funeral of the late Mr. Superintendent Morisset took place on Sunday afternoon last. The morning was dull and threatening, and shortly after noon rain fell most copiously. Not withstanding this a large company took part in the sad ceremonies. The procession moved from “Marston” about half-past three, being headed by six mounted troopers under the charge of Sub-inspector Casey, Braidwood. The coffin came next, and was borne to the church by six members of the police force. Many tokens of respect in the shape of wreaths were placed upon the shell. Four other members of the police, under the command of Sub-inspector Fenton, and twenty-one warders from the gaol, under Deputy-gaoler Graham, followed the body. Amongst the chief mourners were the brother of the deceased, Mr. H. Morisset; the Inspector general of Police, Mr. E. Fosbery; Captain Battye, Albury; Inspector Brennan, Yass; and Mr. T. K. Abbott, Sydney Stipendiary Magistrate. In the procession were many of the leading townspeople. The Bishop of Goulburn read the opening part of the burial service at St. Nicholas’s, and the procession then proceeded to the C.E. cemetery, where the service was concluded.
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