Retired police officer of 41 years Noel Sparks and his wife stumbled across the dilapidated grave of Senior Constable Henry James Fetherston when visiting the Maryborough Cemetery after the 2012 floods to check on Denise’s great-grandmother’s grave.
WHEN Noel Sparks stumbled across the dilapidated grave of a young policeman who died in 1885, he did not know he was starting a journey that would result in the official recognition of the officer’s sacrifice.
Mr Sparks, himself a retired police officer, and his wife Denise visited Maryborough Cemetery in 2012 to check on Denise’s great-grandmother’s grave after the floods.
With a reading from Psalms and verses by Shakespeare on the side of the monument, Mr Sparks knew immediately that Senior Constable Henry James Fetheston ( misspelt – should be Fetherston ), who was just 26 when he died, had been a well-respected member of the community.
He would spend the next five years working towards honouring Snr Const Fetheston‘s sacrifice and helping to ensure the monument marking the young man’s grave would be completely restored to its former glory.
Yesterday ( 11 August 2017 ) a crowd of about 50 police officers, the restoration team, dignitaries and the public gathered to unveil the monument.
Snr Const Fetheston was born in Ireland and was sworn into the the Queensland Police Force in 1878 after migrating to Australia.
In 1879 he was posted to Maryborough.
Snr Const Fetheston was riding through the Police Paddocks in Tinana on February 23, 1885 when his horse bolted.
As he tried to calm him, he was thrown off, landing on a log before being crushed by the falling horse.
He was found at 5am and died at 7am the next day from internal injuries. ( this sentence is poorly worded. He died on 23rd, so either this sentence is wrong or the accident happened at 5am on the 22nd February and died at 7am the next day = 23rd )
Just prior to Police Remembrance Day last year ( 2016 ), his name was added to the Queensland Police Honour Roll and the national police Memorial in Canberra, acknowledging the officer had died while on duty.
After his death the community funded the monument that stands over his grave.
It was estimated that the monument would cost at least $70,000 to build if it was made today.
The well respected young man attended Maryborough’s Anglican church regularly and was a member of the rowing club and a local cricket club.
They sought the help of Warren Harland of Wide Bay Memorials.
“We worked under his direction and Warren was responsible for the restoration of the stone works including the marble and sandstone on the monument,” Noel said.
Senior Constable Henry James Fetherston died from injuries sustained from a horse-riding incident in Maryborough in 22 February 1885. He was 26 years of age and was subsequently buried in the Maryborough Cemetery.
A substantial monument commemorates his death and appears to be in a reasonable state of repair.
The FQPM propose to examine the monument in detail with a view to arranging the cleaning and restoration of the headstone and surrounds.
The President and Secretary were fortunate to meet with retired QPS representatives who have an interest in the restoration of police graves, in particular in the Maryborough area. We spoke with retired QPS member Noel Sparks and his wife, who were keen to coordinate the necessary work on the Fetherston’ grave.
Noel has made a preliminary assessment of the work required and is of the view that the monument has been slightly undermined and requires additional support. The remaining work would include cleaning the monument, painting the iron fence and cleaning the grave surface and perhaps covering with weed mat and decorative stones.
It is believed that much of the restoration can be achieved with volunteer labour and any other work necessary quotes obtained. FQPM would consider any submissions for financial support.
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AFP 13127 Snr Protective Svc Officer Peter GRKINIC (Retired)
04 October 1957 – 26 January 2017
Mr Grkinic passed away on 26 January 2017 at the age of 59.
Peter served with the Australian Army from 1982 to 1990 with his career including RAE, Fire Service and RACMP, (Ex) 21 MP Pl, 2 MP Coy. He joined the Australian Protective Service (APS) on 29 November 1990 and then transitioned to the AFP in 2002. He served at various Sydney locations and deployed to RAMSI on two occasions. He retired from the AFP on 21 March 2014.
For his service Mr Grkinic was awarded the Police Overseas Service Medal (RAMSI) , National Medal and AFP Service Medal.
Funeral Service Details – Ingleburn
Date: Friday, 3 February 2017
Location: Ingleburn Bowling Club
8 Memorial Ave, Ingleburn, NSW
This will be followed by a service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW.
Time: 1.00pm
Dress: Uniform members – Summer Ceremonial uniform with medals (please see National Guideline on Uniform and Standards of Dress)
Plain clothes members – Lounge suit or equivalent with medals.
Geoffrey Raymond Eastman
4th October 1960 – 22 January 2017
Geoff joined the Australian Army 1980, where is served with RAAC and RACMP over a six year period. He then served for 30 years with the Victorian Police Force.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Geoffrey Raymond Eastman to be held at Tuckers Chapel, Barrabool Hills Centre, 4-32 Province Blvd, Highton (Geelong) on FRIDAY (Feb. 3, 2017) at 1.00 p. m. prior to a private cremation.
I can’t find John in the 1979 or 1989 issues of the Police Stud Books but the registered numbers fall within the dates – as above.
From Peter Gould:
John was former Liverpool (22 Division). In 1973 John was riding home from work on his motorbike when he was involved in a car accident.
John suffered severe head injuries and I vividly recall us driving his wife to visit him at Lidcombe when he was in re-hab. John never recovered from his brain injury.
I also remember John visiting us at the SWOS office.
Prior to the accident John was an extremely fit fella and from memory was previously an Army P.T.I.
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From Steve Reeves:His photo in his Boxing gear was displayed in the foyer of the South Sydney Police Boys Club. He is a Vietnam Veteran. A distinguished gentleman who was always immaculately dressed. John was on his way home from work along Elizabeth Drive and when at the intersection of Flowerdale Road a car turned right in front of him. Tragedy. He used to train his children on the grass athletic track alongside Cabramatta Sports Ground. We worked together in the Court Cells at Liverpool. RIP mate.
August 11 at 6:07pm
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219046 CPL John Henry HEAD
31 March 1942 – 10 August 2017
Aged 75 Years
Sadly, John HEAD passed away after a long illness caused by a motorcycle
accident many years ago. John was a NSW Policeman who joined the Army
because he was to old for National Service and wanted to serve his country
in Vietnam. Because of his police background, John was a direct enlistment
into RACMP and served in Vietnam from May 1970 till May 1971. On
completion of his six year engagement, John took his discharge and returned
to the NSW Police Force. During his Police service, John was involved in an
horrific motor cycle accident which resulted in him having to retire from all
forms of employment.
John was a well respected and well liked member of RACMP and of the
NSW Police Force. He was and will always be remembered as a top bloke.
LEST WE FORGET
Funeral Details. 1100 hrs, Friday 18 August 2017
North Chapel
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
Camden Valley Way
Leppington NSW
Condolences to : Jackie Doulis (Daughter)
739 Duncans Creek Road
Duncans Creek NSW 2340
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When joining NSW Police Force in 1961, John was described as being 5′ 10″ tall, 11 stone 6 lb with blue eyes, brown hair and medium complexion.
When he joined he was single but married on 24 August 1962.
Prior to joining “the job” he was a labourer for 2 years 2 months, a Garage attendant for 3 months and shop assistant for 9 months.
On the 17 August 1962 he passed his typing test with 20 w.p.m.
He Passed his Constable 1st Class exam on 22 September 1964.
He was Roman Catholic.
The following note was recorded on his Service Register:
Commended for his good Policemanship whist off duty on 1st February 1962, when on entering a Milk Bar in Crown Street, Surry Hills, he overheard a man named Paul Wishart inform tow youths he had bought a wireless set cheap from an unknown person and he believed it was stolen. The Probationary Constable then questioned Wishart who subsequently accompanied the Probationary Constable to No. 21 Division Headquarters. Wishart was later charged with having a transistor wireless set in his possession reasonably suspected of being stolen or unlawfully obtained, and convicted.
N.T.W. Allan, Commissioner of Police
20 March 1962
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Awarded the ” Peter Mitchell Trophy ” for 1966 for the ” Most Outstanding Sportsman of the Year ”
N.T.W. Allan, Commissioner of Police
17 March 1967
After being absent from the NSW Police Force for 2 years & 9 months – whilst serving with the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps during the Vietnam War – John rejoined the NSW Police Force pre February 1972.
He returned just under 1 stone heavier, at 12 stone 5 lb and was still married.
On the 15 September 1972 he passed his General Duty Cars & Utilities / Light Trucks course at the Drive Training Centre.
When several men in an hotel ( the Rose & Crown ) at Young were drinking the health of Constable Cartwright, he replied, ” I will bet you £5 I will be dead before any of you. If this gun cartridge will not finish me this revolver will. I invite you all to my funeral.” Later in the night the body of Cartwright was found on the Wombat-road with his brains blown out.
Young Witness (NSW : 1915 – 1923), Tuesday 9 December 1919, page 2
Bert Cartwright’s Death
CORONIAL INQUEST.
The Coroner, Mr. G. S. Whiteman conducted an inquest this morning concerning the death of Bert Watson Cartwright, constable of police, who was found on the Wombat road on the night of December 3rd with his brains blown out, and a double barrelled gun beside him.
Formal evidence of the finding of the body was given by Constable Auld.
George Eastley, a gardener, residing at Spring Creek, said that he had known Bert Cartwright since childhood, and had always been on friendly terms with him. At a few minutes past seven on the evening of December 3rd, deceased had come to his home. He behaved in a peculiar manner, was staring about, and kept looking at his watch. At times he talked quite sensibly. After having a cup of tea he asked for his gun at 7.30 p.m. and announced his intention of going to town alone, but witness insisted on going part of the way with him. Deceased had been shooting rabbits in the locality, and had left the gun in witness’ keeping about three weeks before. Deceased shook hands with Mr. Punt, Mrs. Eastley and Miss Eastley, and as he reached the door said
“THIS IS THE LAST GOODBYE”
As he and witness walked along the road together, deceased said ” I’m going to shoot myself tonight.” Witness replied. ” Don’t talk so foolishly,” but he insisted, ” It must be done tonight.” Both sat down and for an hour witness tried to reason with him, but he repeated, ” It must be done tonight.” When he made an effort to get the gun as they moved off, deceased said, ” You can’t get the gun, and if you did I’ve got a loaded revolver.” After a hundred yards he became excited and looked fierce. He took the gun out and ran into the scrub. Witness could not catch him, so returned home,and went a quarter of a mile for the assistance of his son. Both went to Mr. Bailey’s, and word came through by Mr. W. Eastley that Cartwright had returned to witness’ residence. Witness hurried back and found Bert Cartwright with the loaded gun in his hands and eventually persuaded him to come in and have a cup of coffee and some cake. Again he became restless, would stare, and kept pulling out his watch. At ten thirty witness asked him to stay the night, but he persisted in going. Witness asked him to come tomorrow, but he would not promise. Neither would he promise to go to the pictures next night. Both men walked a few hundred yards along the road when deceased ordered witness to go back. Witness appealed to him to think of his sister and brothers and not to take his life. As they continued, witness asked him for a loan of the gun, but he refused. Then he rushed ahead, put the gun cleaner and the case on a post, stared at witness for a full minute, made a cigarette and lit it. Then he rushed up to witness, and staring at him, said, ” You know nothing. ” He took up the cleaner and case again, shook witness’ right hand, said
” GOOD BYE, OLD FELLOW, GOOD LUCK. “
and rushing away, called out, ” It will all be over before you get home ” Witness could not catch him and walked homewards. Having gone 100 yards, witness heard the report of a gun, and hastening home, got Mr. Punt to accompany him to the place whence the gunshot came.
They found Bert Cartwright dead on the side of the main road, in the shade of a bush. The gun was beside him. Mr. Punt waited while witness went to telephone to the police, who arrived about an hour later, and removed the body. Witness had asked deceased several times to explain his trouble, but the invariable reply would be. ” It is too late. ” Having known deceased all his life, witness believed him to be a temperate, steady young man. Generally speaking, deceased’s actions at ordinary times showed that he was not quite right in his mind. Witness believed that his troubles were imaginary.
Richard Punt, laborer, of Spring Creek, gave evidence of deceased having had one drink on the date of the fatality. He corroborated the evidence of the previous witness.
Mrs. Castledine, proprietress of the Rose and Crown Hotel, said that deceased was having a few drinks at the hotel on the afternoon of December 3rd, and when the other men wished him good luck, he said, ” I’ll bet you £5 I’m dead before any of you. If I don’t do it with this (a cartridge), I’ll do it with this (a revolver). Will you all come to the funeral?” Deceased stayed at the hotel for tea. He said that he was in trouble, but would not explain what the trouble was.
Mr. O. W. Cartwright, father of the deceased, deposed that his son was 27 years of age, and had been a member of the police force for three years. He was a single man stationed at Lightning Ridge, and did not wish to go back. His mother’s death, which took place two and a half years ago, had played on his mind.
Sergeant Wood deposed that he had received communication from the Police Department that the deceased was sober and trustworthy.
A verdict of suicide while temporarily insane wast recorded.
Young Witness (NSW : 1915 – 1923), Friday 5 December 1919, page 2
Shooting Fatality.
CONSTABLE CARTWRIGHT FOUND DEAD.
The report of a gun was heard near the Wombat road, about 13 miles from Young at about 11 o’clock on Wednesday night. Hurrying to the spot, Messrs Geo. Eastley and Potts found the dead body of Bert Watson Cartwright. A sporting gun ( double barrelled ) was near the body. The deceased man’s head was badly mutilated, obviously by a shot from the gun which, on examination, was seen to have just been discharged. Death must have been instantaneous.
Personal troubles had been known to have been a source of much worry to the deceased, who was a constable of police stationed at Lightning Hill, but at the time was visiting his relatives at Young on a holiday.
He had called for the gun, which had been left at Mr. G. Eastley‘s house, and had said that it was his intention to end it all. Mr. Eastley‘s attempts to dissuade him were of no avail.
The profoundest sympathy of many residents who have known Ben Cartwright from boyhood, are expressed for his bereaved relatives.
An inquest into the cause of the death will be held on Tuesday.
The interment was made in the Church of England cemetery to-day,
Young Witness (NSW : 1915 – 1923), Tuesday 20 June 1916, page 2
POLICE EXAM.
Mr. Bert Cartwright, son of Mr. O W. Cartwright, J.P., has been successful in passing an examination for entry into the mounted police force. Mr Cartwright was successfully coached by Mr. D. Perks at his evening school. We congratulate both teacher and pupil.
Mr. Bert. Cartwright, son of Mr. O. W Cartwright, met with an accident at his home on Sunday which might easily have been attended with more serious consequences. He.appears to have been extracting some bullets from a revolver, when he got his finger on the trigger and the weapon went off. Portion of his left hand was over the muzzle and the bullet went right through it. The fleshy part of the palm was punctured, just outside the bone connecting the little finger, but fortunately the bone was missed and the flesh only was wounded.
Plain Clothes Constable Handran was fatally shot by Tony Leif Dolerud at Wynnum, Brisbane on 29 June 1989 while attending a serious domestic dispute in company of his partner Plain Clothes Constable ( Stephen ) Clarey ( 24 ).
Dolerud had earlier stabbed his wife in an argument and, as a friend tried to take her to safety, armed himself with a high powered rifle and began firing indiscriminately into the street.
Plain Clothes Constable Handran was fatally shot as he alighted from the police vehicle outside the man’s unit. Constable Clarey was also shot as he took shelter behind the police vehicle.
Dolerud later took his own life ( suicide ) after killing his two-year-old daughter. Four others were wounded.
On Monday 3 July 1989 Brett Handran’s family were joined by a large contingent of his colleagues including senior officers of the New South Wales, Victorian and Australian Federal Police Forces.
The Service was conducted at the Queensland Police Academy Chapel with full police honours.
BRISBANE: On the day that all the headlines were about the Fitzgerald report and its recommendations for massive changes to the Queensland police force, not many would have been thinking of Constable Brett Timothy Handran, 23, who was gunned down last Thursday when he went to investigate a domestic dispute.
His funeral was held an hour after the first embargoed copies of the Fitzgerald inquiry report were handed to state Cabinet and journalists yesterday.
More than 300 police and mourners attended the 10am service.
Constable Handran was shot through the heart at a block of welfare flats in the bayside suburb of Wynnum.
The man who shot him also killed a little girl and then himself.
Four people were injured, including another officer, Constable Stephen Clarey, 24.
The Minister for Police, Russell Cooper, told the congregation, “I express deep regret at the loss of a loved one and a fellow officer.”
Among the mourners were police representatives from NSW, Victoria and the ACT. The Queensland police contingent was headed by Acting Commissioner Ron Redmond.
Some officers at yesterday’s service could not hide their frustration over Constable Handran‘s death, at a time when police morale had taken a battering.
“If only people could accept that we are proud of our job,” one officer said. “You get abused when you hand out a traffic ticket, but there are a lot a crazies running around and it’s the police who are expected to bring them in.”
Constable Handran, a single father, was attached to the Juvenile Aid Bureau. He and Constable Clarey were in Wynnum on another police matter and were the first to respond to the emergency call.
Last week, as police gathered up their equipment and prepared to leave the scene of the Wynnum shootings, one officer said, “Constable Handran will be buried on Monday, the same day the Fitzgerald report is released. Guess which story will get the biggest headlines?”
BRISBANE: The Queensland Government has been criticised for not providing police with bullet-proof vests following a shooting in suburban Wynnum yesterday in which three people were killed.
A two-year-old girl and an unarmed policeman were shot dead outside a flat in Carmichael Court by a man who later turned a rifle on himself and committed suicide.
Police said the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute.
The Opposition spokesman on police affairs, Terry MacKenroth, said every police car in the state should have at least two vests in it to protect officers called to emergency situations such as yesterday’s siege.
“Mr. Cooper, along with every other Ahern Government minister, including Deputy Premier Bill Gunn and the Premier himself, must take the blame for the death of a young police officer today,” he said.
Liberal leader Angus Innes said the Government had promised two years ago to provide police with bullet-proof vests.
He said that it was only in June this year that 1400 bullet-proof vests for police had been finally approved.
“Police know that they are more likely to be killed attending a domestic disturbance than in any other area of police work,” Mr Innes said. .
“The minister for Police, Russell Cooper, said last night that he had ordered a meeting today with Acting Police Commissioner Don Braithwaite to investigate the incident.
“Police said a man, a woman and two children had gone to the Wynnum flat, occupied by the woman’s former de-facto husband, to collect some of the woman’s property.
Police believe an argument started, which resulted in the woman being stabbed several times in the back, chest and arm.
As she fled with her male companion the man in the flat fired a rifle from an upstairs bedroom window, wounding the man in the back.
Police said as the couple drove to a nearby doctor’s surgery for help, a woman neighbour apparently attempted to carry the injured woman’s two-year-old daughter to safety.
The gunman fired another shot from the bedroom window, killing the girl and injuring the woman.
They said two plain-clothed officers from the Juvenile Aid Bureau who were in the area went to investigate.
The gunman then opened fire on the officers as they left their car and 23-year-old Constable Brett Timothy Handran was shot in the back and later died in hospital.
His partner, Constable Stephen Clarey, 24, suffered a bullet graze to the head and was not expected to be detained in hospital overnight.
The woman, her male companion and the female neighbour were also being treated in hospital.
A police spokesman said when the Tactical Response Unit arrived, they were told an eight month-old baby boy was still in the flat with the gunman.
They forced entry through the kitchen and rescued the baby, who was crawling on the floor.
About 45 minutes later police again entered the flat and found the gunman dead in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head.
A man with a baby in his arms runs from the siege area.
14.8 metre Norman R Wright and Sons fast patrol launch, triple diagonal planked hull with a dynel sheath. Powered by twin 420 hp Detroit 6v 92 series motors.
‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘
Brett T Handran II
BRETT T. HANDRAN II – 2009
The Brisbane based ‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘ was delivered to the Queensland Police Service in March 2009.
Built at a cost of over $1m, and one of three similar vessels (‘W.CONROY V’, ‘LYLE M. HOEY IV’ ), the ‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘ was built by Austral at their Margate shipyard just south of Hobart, Tasmania.
The ‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘ is a 22 metre aluminium catamaran powered by two MTU Series 60 diesel engines, each rated at 499kw, with Twin Disc Quickshift MGX-51355C gearboxes driving two Bruntons five-bladed fixed pitch propellers giving a maximum speed of 26 knots (cruise speed 20 knots) and a maximum range of approximately 900 nautical miles.
FROM THE VAULT – Star of Courage: Constable Robert Rodgers
Robert Rodgers joined the Queensland Police as Constable number 5904 on 10 October 1986. He served at the following stations: City; Mooroka; Brisbane Mobile Patrols; Inala, Brisbane CIB and Wynnum and retired on 7 February 1990.
On 29 June 1989Constable Robert Rodgers and Senior Constable Peter Edwards of the Wynnum Police, were told to attend an incident at Carmichael Court where a man was going berserk with a gun and where several persons had been shot, including Plain Clothes Constable Brett Handran. Rodgers and Edwards arrived at Carmichael Court, alighted from the vehicle and took cover. Constable Rogers ascertained from local residents the approximate location of the gunman and learned that a child and woman had been shot.
Constable Rogers found a position of safety close to the gunman’s location and communicated with the man to negotiate access to the wounded people. Without thought for his own safety, Constable Rogers successfully removed the child and woman from harm’s way. Constable Rodgers was awarded the Star of Courage on 18 April, 1991 for displayed conspicuous courage.
The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. It is the second highest Australian Bravery Decoration. Only four Queensland Police officers have been in receipt of the Star of Courage since the award was established in February 1975.
Australian Bravery Decorations date from the establishment of the Australian honours system in. The Group Bravery Citation was added in 1990. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community. There are four levels of decoration:
Cross of Valour (CV)
Star of Courage (SC)
Bravery Medal (BM)
Commendation for Brave Conduct
The book – BRAVE, written by Mark Whittaker and first published in 2011 by Pan MacMillan Australia P/L also goes into further detail about this event.
Murray Gerlach ANDERSON
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Murray Gerlach ANDERSON
Late of Coledale formerly of Bankstown & Wentworth Falls.
aka MUZZA
NSW Police Cadet # 1599
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10322
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 30 May 1960 ( aged 17 years, 1 month, 11 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 19 April 1962 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 April 1967
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 July 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 31 December 1984
Sergeant – Retirement
Stations: ?, North Central District, Liverpool – 22 Division ( SenCon – Sgt ), Flemington – Retirement
Service: From 30 May 1960to 21 April 1998= 38+years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 November 1988
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 20 November 1998
Born: Monday 19 April 1943
Died on: Tuesday 26 January 2017 at 8.30pm
Age: 73 years, 9 months, 7 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 6 February 2017 @ 2pm
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Gardens, Linden Street, Sutherland
Late of Coledale formerly of Bankstown & Wentworth Falls.
Dearly beloved Husband of Patricia.
Cherished Dad & Father in law of Alison (dec), Lisa & Darren, Kylee & Clinton.
Adored Poppy of Harry, Charlotte, William, Lachlan, Georgia and Jackson.
Will be sadly missed by his Sister Peg & her husband Lindsay and Brother Eric & his wife Edith and their families.
Cherished Uncle & beloved friend to many.
Aged 73 Years
Will Be Forever In Everyones Hearts
The relatives and friends of Murray are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at the Woronora Cemetery, South Chapel 121 Linden Street, Sutherland on Monday 6th February, 2017 commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the Chapel service the Funeral will proceed to the adjoining cemetery for burial.
In lieu of flowers donations are invited to Parkinsons NSW, a bowl will be provided at the Chapel door.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Patricia and the extended families. I will surely miss the truly lovable and kind person that Murray was. Both he and Patricia have helped and offered kindness to me in my time of need.
Al Tudorin
February 03, 2017
To Dear Pat
I have just heard the news of Murray’s passing & my heartfelt condolences to you & your family Pat. My prayers are with you at this time.
Audrey Hyland
February 04, 2017 | Campbelltown, NEW SOUTH WALES
Fond memories of a holiday in Tahiti with Murray & Pat after I left News Ltd. Murray always had a joke for me every day ! The coconut bra was one ! Also memories of Murray doing his triathlon at Forster. He always gave his best ! RIP .
* * * I shed a tear as I announce that our former President, loyal member, Foster Ironman, old mate and nature’s gentleman, Murray Anderson was freed from his physical shell, which although was once a source of pride and enjoyment had become his prison.
Muzza passed away at 8:30pm yesterday 26th January, 2017.
Our deepest condolences go out to Patricia and his extended family.
Douglas Arthur TRINDER
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Douglas Arthur TRINDER
Late of Osborne Park, W.A.
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 5316
Rank: Constable – Retired
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 27 June 1925
Died on: Wednesday 8 February 2017
Age: 91
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 14 February 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Bunbury Crematorium
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
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TRINDER:
WA POLICE UNION
Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Douglas Arthur Trinder 5316 at the Bunbury Crematorium on Tuesday (14.02.2017) at 1.00pm.
My sympathy to Doug’s Family. An extremely valuable friend of Myself & wife Connie on our arrival from Kalgoorlie in 1964. Doug was one of the better players for our Bunbury Braves ( Club ) and the Bunbury combined sides in Baseball.
Doug, as as a Traffic Officer was of great assistance to our 3 eldest sons during their early driver days.
Goodbye Doug, you leave us with fond memories.
DOUG’S family,
My apology for non-attendance at the Funeral Service for Doug.
An out of town medical appointment, prior impending surgery is the reason.
My two long time friends, Doug and Joan, together again now. I will remember you both, your kindness and hospitality during my many visits from Perth to Bunbury.
Loved Father and Father-in-law of Stephen and Vanessa.
Cherished Grandfather of Shakira, Clinton, Mariel, Kameron and Chelsea.
Loved Great Grandfather of Bonnie and Scarlett.
Forever in our hearts, together with Mum again.
February 11, 2017
TRINDER (Doug):
Dearest Dad to Adele and Chris, adored Poppy to Paige and Chris, Courtney, Richard and Baby Norrish and Nash (young’n).
“Love you more … No, I love you more” xxx
February 11, 2017
TRINDER (Douglas Arthur):
27.6.1925 – 07.02.2017
One of a kind, still loved, still missed every single day.
R.I.P Dad.
All our love Marilyn Neil Reece Summa Trent Emma Georgie Kaiya Jessie Natalie and Benjamin
February 11, 2017
TRINDER (Douglas ):
Fond memories of our days in Kellerberrin.
Sympathy to all the family.
Kevin and Betty Kent
February 10, 2017
TRINDER (Douglas Arthur):
Rest in peace our Uncle.
IT is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Kenneth Besson of Kellerberrin was appointed Traffic Inspector to the Kellerberrin Road Board at a meeting of the Board held on the 14th of September, 1960.
The appointment of Mr. D. A. Trinder is hereby cancelled.
IT is hereby notified for general information that Douglas Arthur Trinder, of Kellerberrin, is appointed Traffic Inspector for the Kellerberrin Road Board.
IT is hereby notified for general information, that Douglas Arthur Trinder was appointed Traffic Inspector for the Tammin Road District at a meeting of the Board held on the 15th August, 1952.
page 22 of 36 – Government Gazette, W.A. 29 August 1952
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Barry John O’BRIEN
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Barry John O’BRIEN
aka The Mukhtar of Corrimal
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Academy – Redfern – “possibly” Class 036
Regd. # 7680
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 4 January 1954 ( 19 years, 7 mths & 27 days old )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 January 1969
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 10 March 1977
Stations: ?, Snowy Mountains during the Snowy Mtn Hydro Scheme, O.I.C. – Corrimal ( 1980’s )
Service: From? ? pre January 1954? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( Sgt )
Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992 ( SenCon )
On 14 April 1971: Commended: Det Sgt 3/c W.B.R. Boyd ( # 4708 ), Sgt 3/c B.J. O’BRIEN ( # 7680 ), Det SenCon Gyula KOVACS( # 8615 ), Cst P.R. PIPER( # 13059 ) & Cst H.G. Tunnicliff ( # 13369 ), for courage and initiative displayed in the handling of and dismantling of a skilfully assembled imitation bomb at Corrimal High School on 12 October 1970, after an Army bomb disposal expert refused to touch the device because it was too dangerous to handle. Signed: F. J. Hanson, Commissioner of Police.
Born: Tuesday 8 May 1934
Died on: Saturday 4 November 2006
Age: 72 years, 5 months, 27 days
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Buried at: Wollongong Memorial Gardens, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley, NSW
Loved mother of Janelle and Christopher and Mother-in-Law of Lynda and Bill.
Adored Grandmother of Stuart, James, Tess and Lucy and
Great Grandmother of Scarlet and Lucas.
Treasured sister of Patricia and Gwen and
Aunt of Karen, Sandra and Craig.
Aged 80 years.
Reunited with Barry.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
A private service has been held.
Published by Illawarra Mercury on July 8, 2017
July 11, 2017
My Deepest Sympathies to Christopher and family
Barry aka ” The Mukhtar of Corrimal ” was a great friend of mine and we shared good times with he and Margaret at the Cyprus Reunions. I was stationed at Wollongong and Warilla but am now living in Adelaide.
Have said a prayer for them both.
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My sympathy to Doug’s Family. An extremely valuable friend of Myself & wife Connie on our arrival from Kalgoorlie in 1964. Doug was one of the better players for our Bunbury Braves ( Club ) and the Bunbury combined sides in Baseball.
Doug, as as a Traffic Officer was of great assistance to our 3 eldest sons during their early driver days.
Goodbye Doug, you leave us with fond memories.