Granpa Paul and Granma Vina with Nathan, Kimara and Preston at their 21st.
Paul Shiels and Nick Pavlov
Paul Loftus SHIELS – 2017
Paul Shiels and his partner, Vina, in earlier years. 1985
Paul Loftus SHIELS Tracy Lee RIP Shielsy, another good man taken too early. Will always remember you for the joker you were. Even in this picture you were laughing at a ‘funny’ between us. Hope you meet up with BJ and share some laughs. with Sasha Wabash, Paul Shiels and Tony Hayward.
Paul Petith June 2 · Drover (Paul Shiels 2nd from left), George Weissel and Dave Whiteman.
Pete Guru-Gf Clarkey May 26 · Welfare visit today to see Paul The Drover Shiels. You cant keep a good man down. He is in good spirits, showed his strength of character, was very positive and gave us youngsters some sage advice on life. We left him in the care of the beautiful nurses and went for ride down to the Headlands Hotel for lunch and raised a glass to his health. Cheers Drover! Thanks to Frosty for organising. feeling inspired with Roger Rhm, Stephen Hopkin, Glenn Frost, Paul Shiels and Ricky Gee at St George Hospital.
Vina, Prithi and Yougan with Paul Shiel’s at the hospital still cracking a joke or two and giving sound advice on friendship.
Cheers all.
Geoff Snellgrove is with Paul Shiels.
Today we lost a great Australian, Paul Shiels – The DROVER.
For decades whilst society slept easy he went to work as a Police Officer/Sergeant in Australia’s most dangerous area, Darlinghurst then Kings Cross.
He looked after his mates, he looked after young police like myself and mentored them (not so sure his methods were always strictly by the book or all that helpful????). He was a character through and through, quick to joke and loved a yarn over a nice cold beer.
This ones for you, You will be missed by many my friend. Rest well.
Mary Cousemacker ❤️????❤️????.
He grabbed Rochelle and I out of the station tour on our very first day. Put us in the car with him and drove us around to all the dirtiest syringe filled alleys which were the favourite druggy haunts. I nearly shit myself and nearly didn’t come back for my next shift He was like a second dad. You could always depend on him
For anything. Having a glass of red for him tonight. ????❤️???? God speed Shielsy love always Slats xxx
Grandpa Paul was a very wise and happy man. There was never a moment in the past 7 years have I seen him upset or negative. He has such a positive energy being around him makes you happy. He was like the grandpa I never had.
Growing up overseas without my grandparents left an empty space but grandma Bina and Grandpa Paul were more then grandparents they were just very nice people.
Thanks to both of them I am who I am today and I hope no matter where grandpa is now may god give him happiness and peace.
Love Fairoj Nishita ❤️❤️????????
Colin Thomas GIBBONS
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Colin Thomas GIBBONS
AKA Gibbo, Col
Late of Mudgee
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 106
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 4 April 1966
Constable – appointed 4 June 1967
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?TBA
Stations: ?, South Coast District ( 1967 ), Mudgee ( 1977 – 1981 ), Cronulla, George St North, Bega, Eden, Batemans Bay
Service: From? ? pre April 1966?to4 April 1985 ( Resigned ) = 19 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1982 ( SenCon )
Born: Wednesday 15 October 1941
Died on: Thursday 30 May 2019
Age: 77
Cause: Pancreatic Cancer
Event location: Dubbo – Lourdes Private Hospital
Event date: Wednesday 29 May 2019
Funeral date: Friday 7 June 2019 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Luke’s Anglican Church, Bayly St, Gulgong, NSW
Wake location: Gulgong RSL
Funeral Parlour: Macquarie Valley Funerals & Monuments, Mudgee 6372 2331
Good evening caught up with an old Mudgee stalwart Colin Thomas Gibbons at Lourdes Hospital at Dubbo Col is in a bad way and his family are with him worked at Mudgee during early 80’S and he was one of the last old school coppers when telling hoodlums to get home their reply was yes Mister Gibbons he was very active with The Mudgee VRA and his family were overwhelmed today to have the Commissioner of the VRA MR Mark Gibson visit Col and his family today and I thank you Sir for your visit. May our thoughts and prayers be with Col and his family
Col Gibbons / Gibbo / Dad / Pop / Grandpa
“A silent #Mudgee legend gave his time to save many a life as a #police office and active member of the volunteer #rescue squad today bids us farewell” Over the past months our dad has fought the biggest fight of his life. A fight that sadly came to an end this morning with his true loves, mum and his kids by his side. Next week will give us all the opportunity to celebrate Cols amazing life and I encourage all those that know our family to come along and show your support to mum (Ella) Saraha-Jane, Johnny, Susan, Sharron (Gibbo) and our extended family.
God Bless You Big Fella – May You Continue to protect us from above
Colin is mentioned on p 52 of this document. Details of previous North East Wiradjuri People claims.
Raymond Thomas RICKWOOD
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Raymond Thomas RICKWOOD
AKA The Claw, Rickets, Kerbside Motors,
Late of Pt Macquarie
NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 9836[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 31 October 1960
Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 October 1966
Senior Constable – appointed 31 October 1970
Sergeant – appointed 28 May 1979 ( 1989* Stud Book )
Sergeant – appointed 5 November 1985 ( 1988* Stud Book )
*seems a bit back to front for some, unknown, reason
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, North Sydney S.T.P. / H.W.P. ( 1980’S ), Frenchs Forest HWP, Manly, Kings Cross,
Service: From? ? pre 31 Oct 1960?to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
* According to the Commonwealth of Aust. Gazette, 11 Nov 1980, NSWPF – Sgt 3rd Class Raymond Thomas RICKWOOD was granted the National Medal on 11 November 1980
25 Feb 1985: Police At Kings Cross — Sgt Ray Rickwood and Const Steve Colman, pictured walking the beat around Kings Cross. Pics show various sections of Kings Cross and also Macleay Street. Sgt Rickwood is the taller man.
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Funeral location: TBA
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
The Claw has been described as a loveable bloke, who looked after his troops and had a great sense of humour.
He also lost his wife in recent years.
Hi Cal,
I am Ray’s daughter in-law Marian Rickwood. His Son’s Steve & Dave thank the Police for their acknowledgement of Ray’s passing. Unfortunately we can’t help with any of his service details but if you could please amend the date of death which was Thursday, 09/05/19. Also Ray did not have a son killed in a motor accident. Both his son’s are alive and well.
Ray was truly one of the most kind hearted and generous persons I have ever known who touched so many people in their lives and the hearts with his generosity. A truly great man, gentle giant and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed enormously.
Many Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards,
Marian Rickwood
David Charles SANDERSON
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David Charles SANDERSON
AKA CHARLIE
Late of ?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 126
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 14494
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 5 April 1971
Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 April 1976
Sergeant – appointed 2 May 1986
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Superintendent
Stations: ?, Liverpool ( ‘A’ List – early 1970’s ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division Detective ), Bankstown ( 19 Division – Detective ), Instructor – Detectives Training Course 2/77 & 3/77, Deniliquin ( Det Sgt – late 1980’s ), Lismore ( Commander ), Tweed Heads, District Officer – Albury, Thredbo Landslide Commander ( 1997 ), Queanbeyan ( Commander ) – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre April 1971?to19 July 2002 = 31+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 March 1997 ( C/ Insp )
Commissioners Commendation for the Emergency Response Management of Thredbo Landslide in July 1997. Award received in 2000
Born: Tuesday 29 April 1947
Died on: Sunday 28 April 2019 ( ONE day before his 72 birthday )
Charlie was a former school teacher & quite academically gifted together with being an all round nice guy.
He was also the Forward Commander at the Thredbo Landslide and the ‘face of’ the Police during that event and a legend as the Commander.
We give our deepest condolences to Sue and his 7 kids.
SANDERSON David Charles ( CHARLIE )
29 April 1947- 28 April 2019
Beloved husband of Sue.
Father of Matt, Joe, Sarah, Paul, Annie, Pete and Christina.
Passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, 28 April surrounded by his family.
Charlie will be remembered as a loving father, a dedicated Police Officer and a great mate to all who knew him.
The funeral service for Charlie will be held at St Raphael’s Catholic Church, Lowe Street, Queanbeyan on Thursday 2 May 2019, commencing at 1:30 pm.
Burial will follow at Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery.
Published in The Canberra Times on Apr. 30, 2019
May 4, 2019
Dear Sue and family, we were both saddened and shocked to read of Charlie’s passing in our church bulletin at Mass tonight. We have fond memories of family connections in Queanbeyan and beyond. Charlie will be remembered as a true gentleman, wonderful family man and exemplary policeman. I hope we can make contact in the near future. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we send you our love.
The de Jongh family.
Pauline de Jongh, Queanbeyan, New South Wales
May 2, 2019
To Sue and family. I arrived in Canberra yesterday 1 May, as part of the Salvation Army Australia Red Shield Ride from Sydney to Melbourne. I hoped to catch up with Charlie while here, so to find he has just passed away is terrible news. We leave to ride south to Cooma today so will not be able to attend his funeral and pay my respects to the family.
I valued the friendship of Charlie and Sue during our time on Mornington Island and since, and still remember how easily he made friends during our time together on the Great Vic Bike Ride.
Rest in peace Charlie. You left a wonderful legacy in your family and your industry and we are the better for knowing you.
From Robert Cooper and Sharon Donald.
To Sue and family, after knowing Charlie through work in the New England area and with him at Lismore he was a great man, leader and friend. His family was his number one priority and he will be surely missed by everyone that has known him. Irene and I are not able to share in your grief first hand but we will from a distance. Irene and Les Bulluss.
Les Bulluss, Evans Head, New South Wales
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April 30, 2019
Dear Sue and family, sending you love and strength at time. Melissa, Sarah and Genevieve – Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief
Rise Above, Queanbeyan, Australian Capital Territory
May 1, 2019
To Sue and family. Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Sad for all. RIP
Mark Francisco, Nambucca, New South Wales
April 30, 2019
To Sue and family, after knowing Charlie through work in the New England area and with him at Lismore he was a great man, leader and friend. His family was his number one priority and he will be surely missed by everyone that has known him.
Irene and I are not able to share in your grief first hand but we will from a distance.
Irene and Les Bulluss.
Les Bulluss, Evans Head, New South Wales
April 30, 2019
Dear Sue and family, sending you love and strength at time.
Melissa, Sarah and Genevieve – Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief
Rise Above, Queanbeyan, Australian Capital Territory
David Aspland New South Wales Policing History Forum September 7, 2017 · I trotted along to Retired Police Day 2017 in Queanbeyan today and had a great time catching up with a few old reprobates and listening to some very interesting presentations by current police of the issues of today. Here is me catching up with Retired Superintendent Charlie Sanderson (LEFT) and Retired Sergeant Scott Ide (RIGHT).
These photos appeared in the Deniliquin Pastoral Times, February last year ( 2018 ). The first one was taken at Charlie’s sendoff from Deniliquin around 1990…they recreated the shot at the Deni Police Re-union in February last year ( 2018 ). We did indeed have fun with Charlie…may he rest in peace. The two guys to the right who did not make the reunion are Paul Hansen (glasses) and Cameron Wendt. So proud to have worked with all these fellows. Pat Seccull
Survivor found in resort rubble
Rescue workers sift through the debris at Thredbo on July 31, 1997, the day after a landslide tore through the village.
Rescuers eased aside dirt and rubble Saturday to reach a man found alive nearly 2 1/2 days after 20 people were buried by a landslide.
“A miracle has occurred,” New South Wales police inspector Charlie Sanderson said after Stuart Diver was heard by rescuers about 54 hours after the landslide swept over a ski resort. The discovery raised hope that others may have survived. The confirmed toll so far is one survivor, three bodies located and 16 people still missing. Hours earlier, police had warned relatives that there was no hope of finding anyone alive.
After digging all night, rescuers “went ballistic” when sensitive sound monitoring equipment picked up noises from under a concrete slab, said police spokesman Mark Hargreaves.
Diver was conscious during the ordeal but had little feeling in his body, police said.
Officials said Diver, a ski instructor, was in peak physical condition, which would have aided his survival as temperatures plunged to 16 degrees over the past three nights.
Despite the threat of another landslide, rescue crews – at times using their hands to avoid sending rubble into the excavated area – worked their way through debris to within three feet of Diver.
An oxygen cylinder and mask and what appeared to be a foil space blanket were passed to workers trying to reach Diver. A medical helicopter was waiting nearby to take him to a hospital.
“If we can keep this person alive, that’s marvelous,” Ambulance spokesman Steve Johnson told TV Channel Seven.
Sanderson said police were very confident of getting him out some time Saturday.
The threat of another avalanche prompted the area to be evacuated temporarily Saturday.
“In this case two ambulance people stayed in the tunnel at great peril to themselves in proximity to where this person is,” Sanderson said.
We talked about community service and community policing. I told him of the success of Sgt Neville Plush in Nimbin and how much love and support he gets and how different that was to the corrupt crew who occupied the Nimbin Police Station before Inspector Charlie Sanderson took over as Lismore Area Commander. “Community is the eyes and ears of policing,” said Callum. Later Callum came by again because he was interested in the progress of the cardboard jail.
Liverpool ( NSW ) Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 )
June 1973: Police Serving in the Citizens Military Forces (C.M.F.)
March/April, 1973, the 1/19th Battalion, Royal NSW Regiment, CMF, completed the last of its 3 day camps, which had been designed for the training of National Service personnel, and the first camp in which the Unit was entirely composed of volunteers.
The unit was often referred to as the ‘1/19 th Police Battalion ’, due to the number of Police who served in the Unit.
Members of the NSW Police Force in camp were :-
Captain R. R. Lidden, a Senior Constable at Scarborough Police Station; Lieutenant D. C. Sanderson, a Constable at Liverpool Police Station; Warrant Officer Class II K. W. Jones, a Constable 1/c at Bega Police Station; Sergeant P. Delamont, a Constable at the S.T.P North Sydney ; Corporal R. N. Deards, a Constable 1/c at Lake Cargelligo Police Station; Corporal J. Gibbs, a Constable at the S.T.P. North Sydney; and Private P.E. Graham, a Constable 1/c at Orange Police Station.
Interesting story about a defining moment in Emergency Rescue in Australia, the Thredbo Landslide. I was transferred to Monaro LAC a couple of months after it happened as the A/Crime Manager (I still wonder about that title, but Crime Coordinator sounds even worse 🙂 ). The Commander, Supt Charlie Sanderson was still working on the Coroners Brief. It was one of the most amazing documents I have ever read in policing. Charlie was a great detective.
Training for a nightmare: How first responders prepare for the worst
As rescuers scanned for life in sub-zero temperatures after the Thredbo landslide, the dangerously unstable site and freezing conditions stalled search efforts and caused equipment to seize.
One of Australia’s most popular holiday spots became the site of one of our greatest tragedies when 18 people died in the landslide in 1997.
It marked a turning point in the way authorities responded to natural disasters in Australia.
“We’ve gone really from a system that was ad hoc and everyone was doing the best they can to a system that’s well-maintained and regulated,” Fire & Rescue New South Wales Chief Superintendent Paul Bailey said.
In 1997, Fire & Rescue NSW had about 30 urban search and rescue trained staff — now the figure is almost 10 times that.
Training and technology have both vastly improved in the past 20 years.
Australia now has two internationally accredited urban search and rescue teams, meaning they can deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.
Six hours to get in the air
The NSW team is one of two in Australia to hold classifications with United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group.
“When we’re told there’s an incident we need to be up and out of the here in six hours,” Chief Superintendent Bailey said.
“So that means getting a team of 72 people, all our equipment, which is over 36 tonnes of equipment, all together onto a cargo plane and anywhere in the world within six hours.”
Responding quickly is crucial — search and rescue crews say after around 100 hours life expectancy falls significantly.
They’ve been tested too. Firefighters say in 2011, Australian crews got to the Christchurch earthquake before some teams from Auckland.
The NSW team was deployed to the Japan earthquake and tsunami and also Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu in 2015.
To remain permanently prepared, the search and rescue teams train in gruelling and realistic scenarios.
“What we do is simulate a pancake collapse — so that’s when building floors topple on top of one another,” Fire & Rescue’s Manager of Specialised Operations Darryl Dunbar said.
“Then our crews have to make entry through those floors to gain an entry underground to access that tunnel network.”
Once teams arrive on the scene, they use an array of gadgets to search for life — including vibration sensors that can detect the slightest bit of scraping or tapping on metal or concrete.
“[Vibrations] can actually travel more than 50 metres through a structure depending on how a building has collapsed,” station officer Daniel O’Dea said.
“These crews, that’s their job to identify that sound, work out what it is exactly if it’s in fact a distress call from someone.”
“We’ve got cameras that can snake down into a void, a tiny gap that was a wide as your finger and go down through that gap to manoeuvre that to locate any signs of life.”
First responders’ training facility revealed
When the ABC visited the Ingleburn training facility, search and rescue teams were running a refresher course for firefighters.
The idea is to get as many firefighters as possible around the state trained because they are likely to be the first responders.
It begins with the basics — cutting through tonnes of concrete and then using timber as a lever to create access.
One of the firefighters on the training course was Scott Featherstone, son of Paul, the paramedic who helped Stuart Diver for 12 hours until he was freed from the concrete after the Thredbo landslide.
He said his dad’s efforts in part inspired him to become a firefighter.
“I always wanted to do something where I could [help people],” he said.
In loving memory of …. Ali Shee…. Passed away peacefully. Adored ‘Mumma’, Beloved daughter and sister. Much loved ‘Aunty Al’. A fierce and fun-loving friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in memory of Alison to NSW Police Legacy or Love Your Sister (for breast cancer research). A collection box will be at the service.
Funeral Details
Parkview Funeral Home – Ballina
21 Kalinga Street
West Ballina NSW 2478
Date: 6 April 2019
Time: 10:30 am
Ali was also bit of a muso – playing in a Pipe Band
We’re very proud to be supporting Ballina Police Station in their fundraising efforts for Detective Senior Constable Alison Sheehan while she undergoes a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy to fight her rare Cancer diagnosis. Book your tickets to the Wig out for Cancer on Friday 28th of November to show your support. https://wigoutforcancer.gofundraise.com.au/cms/home
Surprise cancer diagnosis put Ali in fight for her life
by rstevens
4th Oct 2014 5:00 AM
WHEN Alison Sheehan went to her GP complaining of back pain following a freak fall at home several weeks before, the last thing she expected was a cancer diagnosis.
But this is the cruel reality facing the 33-year-old mother of one, detective, and children’s cancer fundraising champion.
“She had a number of tests and eventually they diagnosed her with breast cancer and, unfortunately, the legions had spread to her spine and lymph nodes,” friend and colleague Donna Tutt said.
“Ali has been told when she beats cancer she may be faced with a significant disability due to the damage to her spine.”
While Ms Sheehan undergoes treatment at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra hospital, her partner Adam had to resign from his job as a manager at the Byron Bay Brewery to care for 18-month-old Jack, who suffers EoE, an allergy related inflammation of the oesophagus, which results in difficulty swallowing, chest discomfort and heartburn.
A regular fundraiser for children’s cancer sufferers in the region, earlier this year, Ms Sheehan helped raise money for Jacob Mercy-Ireland who has osteosarcoma.
“Ali cut all of her hair off to raise money and then donated it to “Beautiful Lengths” – a Pantene charity that makes wigs for chemo patients.”
A former constable with Lismore PCYC, Ms Sheehan did a lot of work with youth from the Lismore region before she was transferred to the ranks of Byron Bay detectives two years ago.
“She was the dux of our original class 14 years ago and she was the dux of the detectives’ class as well – so she had a huge career ahead of her.”
To support Ms Sheehan and her fight against cancer, Ms Tutt has organised the Paddle for Ali, on October 26.
“Come and support someone local who has been a huge fundraiser for children’s cancer.”
Participants will paddle nine kilometres along the Brunswick River, from Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, to Banner Park, Brunswick Heads. “Any type of non-motorised watercraft can be used, from canoes, to kayaks, skis and surfboards.”
An event safety briefing will be held at 9.30am, with the paddle to start at 10am.
On arrival at Banner Park, a barbecue and raffle will be held, with all proceeds going toward Ms Sheehan’s fundraising campaign.
People who are unable to paddle can still donate at any Westpac branch.
Natalie was as serving police officer in NSW for many years. She now runs carer support groups in Newcastle, New South Wales and is the mother of Alicia, who underwent a right hemispherectomy to treat intractable epilepsy caused by peri-natal stroke.
Weapons Instructors Course 1/1989 ( January 1989 ) NSW Police Academy, Goulburn Back Row ( L-R ) Phil CHARLIER, Jim FRIDAY, David WRIGHT, Gavin NICHOLSON, Peter WATSON, Peter GALLACHER, Alan PITT, Wayne HOFFMAN, Chris STONE, Peter CHAMINGS, Ray BLACKBURN, Scott IDE, Garry POWER, John LEE, Bill WHALLEY Centre Row Peter BERGERSEN, Greg SUTTON, Steve MARTIN, Peter STONE, Lindsay REGENTS, Ian LAUDER, Greg PALMER, Sonia McKELL, John ROGERS, Steve McCLURE, David MAGUIRE, Barry METZ, Dave TESTER, Paul BLOOD, Andrew NEW Front Row Tony PARSONS, Toni McMAHON, Michelle LANGERIES, Peter STARLING, Tom LUPTON, Ray JAMES, James BUNFIELD, Kerry SIMMONS, Andrew FISHER
Steve McClure – front and centre
‘Stinky’, you were a great bloke who always thought of others before yourself and were always ready to put your hand up for a great cause.
On behalf of all of us old Warilla Police, we wish you a safe journey and may you Forever, Rest In Peace.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Trish, Hugh and family.
POLICE SEND OFF FOR SERGEANT STEVE McCLURE AT THE BURDEKIN HOTEL, OXFORD ST, SYDNEY, FROM 5PM.
A VERY INFORMAL FUNCTION WITH ABOUT 40 PEOPLE THERE.
6″ SUBWAY SANDWICHES, CHIPS AND PIZZA WAS THE MEAL.
BUY YOUR OWN DRINKS & IT WAS A GREAT NIGHT.
Presentation at Steve’s Send Off
Mates: June 2018 Steve ‘Stinky’ McCLure & Harry ‘The Wasp’ Wawszkowicz – together again. May they both forever Rest In Peace.
Harry Wawszkowicz June 18, 2018 · Friends for life. How tome flies Hugh has grown into a fine young. with Stephen McClure and Tricia McClure.
Leigh Stewart Follow · June 17, 2018 · With Greg Costello, Vic Thestick, Stephen McClure, Brett Sergeant and David De Santi at City Diggers Wollongong.
Sunday 17 June 2018
City Diggers Club, cnr Church and Burelli St’s, Wollongong, for Cancer fundraiser for Wollongong Hospital which was Hosted by Retired Sgt Steve ‘Stinky’ McClure.
Steve is the frontman for his band, ‘The Humphreys’
Steve McClure – giving thanks at the Cancer fundraiser – Sunday 17 June 2018
The Humphreys ride again… with Stephen McClure, John Nichols and Greg Costello at Slacky Flat Bar.
Various other family and friends photos with Stinky McClure over the years.
Roderick Lance POWER
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Roderick Lance POWER
AKA ROCKET
Late of ?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 81A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9477
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 2 November 1959
Constable 1st Class – appointed2 November 1965
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 March 1975
Senior Sergeant – appointed 8 December 1984 ( Hornsby )
By all accounts, Rocket was a strong and fit man who did many laps of the swimming pool over the years.
Now out of pain.
Further information will be included in this Memorial Post when it becomes known.
Cal
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Australian police leave Cyprus ending ‘rite of passage’ after 53 years
Nicosia: With its flag lowered one final time, Australia has ended 53 years of helping to keep the peace on ethnically divided Cyprus by pulling out its last three police officers serving with a United Nations peacekeeping force.
Australian UN police officers fold the Australian flag during a flag-lowering ceremony to end Australia’s peacekeeping contribution in Cyprus on Friday.Credit:AP
Some 1600 Australian police officers have served in Cyprus since 1964 following the outbreak of violence between the island’s Greek and Turkish communities.
Three Australians were killed in the line of duty in what was their country’s first policing contribution to a peacekeeping mission.
A flag-lowering ceremony at the Cypriot capital’s defunct airport, which serves as the UN force’s headquarters, brought together many officers who served in Cyprus over the decades, including one who was in the first 40-strong contingent, 79-year-old Ian Hardy.
Ian Hardy, centre, was among the first Australian police officers on the island 53 years ago.Credit:AP
“Cyprus has been a rite of passage for Australian police,” retired police superintendent Phil Spence said, adding that all officers who went on to lead other peacekeeping missions elsewhere in the world were veterans of Cyprus.
Australia’s federal police commissioner, Andrew Colvin, said that what served Australians well over decades of service was a “steely determination” and a practicality underneath Australians’ famed laid-back style.
It was the excellent rapport with ordinary Cypriots that saw Australian police through the toughest times, said Allan Mitchell, 70, who served on Cyprus during the northern summer of 1974, when Turkey invaded and split the island along ethnic lines following a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
Australia was also the first peacekeeping contributor to deploy a female officer to Cyprus, in 1988. Its last contingent commander is also a woman – Inspector Bronwyn Carter.
Australian police assistant commissioner Chris O’neill salutes during a flag-lowering ceremony to ended Australia’s peacekeeping contribution.Credit:AP
Colvin said Australia is willing to share its federal policing experience if talks now underway succeed in reunifying Cyprus as a federation.
A 2015 rethink of Australia’s overseas peacekeeping commitments called for the redeployment of personnel on missions closer to home and to help combat the threat of terrorism.
Some 69 police officers from countries including Ireland, India and Italy augment 835 troops wearing the UN’s blue beret in Cyprus.
Australian police officers fold the Australian flag during a flag-lowering ceremony. in Nicosia, Cyprus.Credit:AP
Parso was a Supervising Sergeant at Warilla HWP during the late 1980’s – early 1990’s before his retirement which was brought on by a massive heart attack he suffered one day whilst rock fishing down Gerroa / Gerringong area.
Stemming from that heart attack, he ‘flat lined’ for a considerable time in the back of the Ambulance whilst being transported through Kiama and was brought back by Ambulance Officers.
In 2013 Parso had been unwell with further heart problems but it was ultimately Cancer which took his life.
We extend our condolences to Carol and family.
FUNERAL PHOTOS.
The power of social media demonstrates that friends will come from far and wide. The family didn’t expect this many to turn up for Parso’s funeral. They even came down from Qld. This is the respect that mates had for Parso.
Anyone wishing a copy of these photos in a higher resolution – contact Cal at the email at the bottom of the page. 87 photos in this collection.
Stephen Brian CONNOR
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Stephen Brian CONNOR
AKA STEVE
Late of Ballina
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 156
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 September 1977
Constable – appointed 12 September 1978
Senior Constable – appointed 12 September 1986
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Ballina ( 1980’s )
Service: From 4 July 1977 to? ? ? = ? years Service
