Kylie Hayes with Kerr Neal ( Orgill – Ambos ) at the Triple 0 Party – Oct 2014
Kylie Hayes
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Very sad news came through this evening ( Monday 28 September 2015 ) that one of our mates, Kylie HAYES, passed away with her husband, Mark, by her side.
May Kylie finally cast aside the wheel chair and be dancing through heavens gate and may she forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
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PHOTOS FROM FUNERAL:
81 Photos in this collection. If anyone, known to Cal, wishes a copy of any, or all, of these photos – please email: Cal@AustralianPolice.com.au
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THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 RETIRED POLICE DAY HELD AT LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. LOLA SCOTT WITH KYLIE HAYES.
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Harley Gerard DONOHUE
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Harley Gerard DONOHUE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12918
Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, Traffic Branch, Part time diver with Water Police, Hurstville – death
Service: From 11 December 1967 to ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 November 1983
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993
Born: 23 May 1945
Died on: 27 January 1996
Cause: Cancer
Age: 50
Funeral date: ? ? 1996
Funeral location: Woronora Crematorium
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial plaque at Woronora Cemetery
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JOHN DUNCAN, KAREN BRANFIELD, HARLEY DONOHUE
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Arthur Stephen McKENNA
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Arthur Stephen McKENNA
New South Wales Police Force
Redfern Police Academy Class 083
Regd. # 9677
” Relatives ” in ” The Job ” = Grandfather – Timothy GLEESON Served in the Irish Constabulary
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 May 1960 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 18 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 4 July 1960 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 22 days )
Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.
Service: From Monday 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 = 27 years, 0 months, 14 days Service
National Service: 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal
Follow Up Training: For the next two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army.
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: None for display
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Police Awards: National Medal –granted15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
Born: Thursday 12 December 1940 in Harden, NSW
Died on: Monday 4 October 2004 in Tamworth Base Hospital, NSW
Cause: Cancer
Age: 63 yrs 9 mths 22 days
Funeral date: Thursday 7 October 2004
Funeral location: St Nicholas Catholic Church, White St, Tamworth, NSW
Funeral Type: Burial
Buried at: Lincoln Grove Gardens, 1040 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth, NSW
Grave Location: FYP – 4 – A ( Family Plot )
GPS of Grave: -31.075638 150.849480
ARTHUR is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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Arthur, back in the late 1970’s, was working the caged trucks of Fairfield and Cabramatta Police Stations ( both 34 Division ).
No further details are known of his death.
Arthur Stephen McKenna (extract from his Eulogy – dictated by Arthur prior to his passing)
One day reading the Sydney Morning Herald during his lunch break, he noticed an advertisement calling for people to apply for the NSW Police Force and he sent in an application.
Prior to being accepted, Arthur was called up for National Service in 1958 and underwent his medical by Dr Rag Holmes at Yass. Arthur did 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal.
The following two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army and he started on Monday, 30th May 1960 in the NSW Police Force.
After five weeks training and on the 4 July 1960, Arthur was sworn in and did 12 months probationary training when he was 19½ years.
Stationed at Darlinghurst No.3 at Taylor Square, he lived in the area for 12 months and passed his final exams and became fully fledged. On the eve of this graduation, he polished his boots with such vigour that next morning he was shocked to discover that all the leather had lifted from his boots – but his graduation proved a happy day for Arthur and his parents.
He was then stationed at Goulburn and Queanbeyan. During 1967, Arthur had the distinction of opening the door of Parliament House for the President of the United States of America – Linden B Johnstone and Deputy Prime Minister Jack McKeon.
Arthur later returned to Sydney and worked in the mid 1960’s at Regent Street No.2 Division Camperdown. Arthur and another rookie constable were called to escort prisoners to Long Bay Goal from Central Court. After setting off, the rookie, who was driving, asked Arthur which way? How do I know said Arthur, I’m from the bush to which the rookie replied so am I! After several circuits of the city they stopped and asked a policeman for directions to Long Bay.
He meritoriously served the Government and the people of NSW as a member of the NSW Police Force registered No 9677 from 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 and was honourably discharged upon reaching the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant. He was also awarded the National Medal.
Arthur had a beautiful singing voice and he was a valued and proud member of the NSW Police Choir which gave him great pleasure.
Arthur later transferred to Fairfield No.34 Division and finally to Cabramatta. He loved to work in plain clothes in court processing with great friend, Joan Lockley and had more time to spend with his young children. Later, he decided to return to uniform and took up a posting at Cabramatta where he went back on the beat.
Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.
Arthur was an avid reader and claimed to travel the world by reading books. The last book, Arthur was reading was “To Protect and to Serve” which is not only the motto of the NSW Police Force but also mirrored his devotion to his family and friends.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Thursday 11 March 1965, page 13
Queanbeyan Court: Constable says loud record was obscene
The section of the Vagrants Act, 1902, relating to the maximum penalty for offensive behaviour was criticised by a magistrate at Queanbeyan
yesterday.
Mr. Hughes. S.M., said the maximum fine of £5 was inadequate for some types of offences.
He convicted Michael James Coffey, of H.M.A.S. Melbourne, of offensive behaviour in Queanbeyan on July 24 last year.
He fined Coffey £5 and said he regretted that it was not more.
The case was heard ex-parte.
Const. Arthur Stephen McKenna told Mr. Hughes that he heard loud music coming from the Coffee Bean restaurant in Cassidy’s Arcade, Queanbeyan, on the morning of July 24.
The music was coming from a record called Bawdy Songs Go to College. The track being played was Study of Anatomy.
In the restaurant a number of people, both male and female, were sitting around.
Const. McKenna said he told Coffey that in his opinion the record was obscene.
The song was being played very loudly and could be heard from Monaro Street, the main street of Queanbeyan,. Const. McKenna said.
After convicting Coffey, Mr. Hughes commended Const. McKenna on his action.
RICHARDSON Ronald Bruce “Ron” Late of Penrith, formerly of Kimbriki.
Passed away peacefully after his brave fight against cancer on Friday 28th August 2015.
AGED 69 YEARS
Dearly loved Husband of Jan. Much loved Dad of David & Blanche, Andy & Wendy. Adored Pa of Georgia and Sophie.
Will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.
Ron’s Funeral Service will be held in the Nabiac Uniting Church, commencing at 10.00am on Friday 4th September, prior to his interment in the Failford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to The Nepean Cancer Care Centre would be gratefully appreciated.
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Our sincere condolences to Jan & Family at the sad loss of our dear friend Ron. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
~
Sandy & John Tuininga,
Melbourne, Victoria
Published in The Manning River Times on Sept. 2, 2015
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15 September 2015:
John Elfes: I did Bills eulogy, he did not have a Police funeral, Denise did not want any one in authority at the funeral due to the way he was treated at Armidaleby the boss there. The only officers that attended were old workmates, I know who they are. He was cremated and his ashes are sprinkled on the graves of his daughter and son at Botany Cemetery.
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Keith Stanley HOLSTEIN
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Keith Stanley HOLSTEIN
Father of John HOLSTEIN – Regd # 16195
( late of Gloucester )
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Penrith Police Academy Class # 9
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 22 October 1951
Eighteen years ago Class 9 /1951 from the Penrith Police College held the final get together with my father Keith Holstein as he was too sick to travel to a reunion. The group changed their plans and visited dad at home. He passed away 18 years ago today. Sadly missed.
Keith HOLSTEIN: Class 9 /1951 from the Penrith College held the final get together with my father Keith Holstein as he was too sick to travel to a reunion. The group changed their plans and visited dad at home.
( L-R at rear ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Eric MAURER # 7134
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Department of Mines, Sydney, 21st June, 1968.
APPOINTMENT
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, and in pursuance of the provisions of section 6, Mining Act, 1906, as amended, has approved of the appointment of Sgt 3rd Class Keith Stanley Holstein, Officer-in-Charge of Police, Nundle, as Warden’s Clerk, Mining Registrar and Officer authorized to issue Miner’s Rights and Business Licenses at that place, such appointment to take effect on and from 12th February, 1968, vice Senior Constable Victor John Feltis.
SERGEANT KEITH BEAN – KISSING HIS DAUGHTER – MELINDA.
James Keith Swanton BEAN aka Keith, Duke Husband to Mary SCHNEIDER OAM ( for 35 years ) and Father to Melinda SCHNEIDER ( Country singer )
KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Finding Melinda Schneider
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So just how is Melinda planning on touring with a 16 month-old and remaining sane? “I don’t know yet!” she exclaims. “We will probably just go out for weekends or for a few days at a time. Mark will come out with me and help out. It’s not going to be easy and I’m sure it will have its challenges. However Sully [Sullivan] loves new adventures, they [children] need such stimulation anyway. I’ll just take one day at a time.”
Listening to Melinda chatting about going on tour with her family reminded me that her own upbringing was not dissimilar. Melinda is the only child of yodelling great, Mary Schneider, and her policeman father, Keith Bean, was also from a musical family. Melinda spent many a night backstage whilst her mother performed, sometimes sleeping in her mother’s fur coat. I touch on this subject with Melinda and ask if having famous parents will impact the way she raises her son.
“It was interesting writing this show – when you have a child you look at your own upbringing – as much as your parents did the best they could you don’t want to make some of the same mistakes they made. It takes you a while to figure out who you are with famous parents. I recall Chaz Bono [offspring of Sonny and Cher Bono] saying that it’s difficult to know where you belong when your parents are famous. It’s not a normal family situation – the attention is on the parents the whole time rather than the children. I talk about that in the show.
“With Sully I want to keep a good balance of making sure he is number one focus and it’s not all about me – I want him to have a good sense of self. Growing up, my mum had taught me dancing, juggling, yodelling … and I didn’t really have a great interest in it myself. I want to see who he is – what’s in his heart. I’m fascinated to know who he is.”
Continuing on the subject, Melinda adds, “When I was three I recorded on Mum’s albums, I had a show by age of eight. People would come up to me after the show and say ‘You’re not as good as your mother’. That used to really upset me – no one wants to hear that. Growing up I was quite confused about what I wanted to do musically and what was my truth. I just didn’t know who I was.”
Most people don’t realise that Melinda didn’t become a recording artist in her own right until her late 20’s. In fact, Melinda left school young and went and studied fashion. She remembers, “I had my own fashion label working out of Mum and Dad’s garage – I made stage costumes and all sorts for loads of people. Mum’s grandma was an amazing seamstress – perhaps that is where I got the talent from. It was funny, during my early 20s I would be in the garage running the business and always singing at top of my lungs to Top 40 hits and Michael Bolton songs. Mum used to come in and ask ‘Are you sure you don’t want to be a singer?!’ I think I was denying myself. Then I realised, deep down, I really did want to be a singer.”
DAVE’S DIARY – 23/1/13 – PREVIEW OF EPISODE 7 – SERIES 19
Elizabeth collaborated with former Nu Country TV host and recording stage star Melinda Schneider, now 40, to write the title track of her fourth album Balls.
They both recorded their co-writes Some Times It Takes Balls To Be A Woman and Rest Your Weary Mind on recent albums.
Elizabeth and Melinda co-wrote more than a dozen songs including I Like Men in Trucks on Melinda’s fourth album Stronger.
Melinda also wrote songs about late father – Sgt Keith Bean – a policeman.
Keith and Tom didn’t meet at a still but Melinda’s mum – famed yodeller Mary Schneider – sang with Tom and Joyce backstage at the Grand Ole Opry during one of Cook’s many dates there.
“I used to sing The Black Hills Of Dakota with my mum (yodelling icon Mary) and my Aunt Rita when I was a little girl,” Melinda revealed as she romped through one of many songs from 1953 movie Calamity Jane and its successors.
“We’d do the three-part harmony at family get-togethers.”
She accentuated the family flavour with a shout out to her duet partner at ground zero who responded with a yodel – her unique GPS beacon.
“I could never lose mum in the dark,” she joked.
Melinda also tickled the family tree when she revealed how her late sire – Sgt Keith Bean – greeted her decision to revert to her mama’s name after cruel Kogarah schoolyard taunts ranging from “string been to les been.”
Melinda Schneider long ago mastered cross genre pollination with music and dance.
But she made a huge leap to the mainstream with her writing, narrating and performing in this energised Doris Day tribute show.
And the dynamic diva also disproved the adage about dangers of working with animals.
Schneider’s rapport with her teenage Labrador-Kelpie crosses Rosie and Daisy was also a stroke of magic.
They were all ears and eyes when she serenaded them on the stage front couch with Your Eyes Don’t Lie.
It was fitting that she returned to the scene of the rhyme – Mike Walsh’s Melbourne mecca Her Majesty’s – to premiere her show.
Seven years ago in the Yarra city the seeds for the show were sown when the singer was a guest artist on a Doris tribute concert.
So it was no surprise there was a capacity crowd for the premiere of a fast paced trip through the back pages of the octogenarian Hollywood legend.
When Schneider bumped Canadian balladeer Michael Buble from ARIA chart tops with her 12-song disc Melinda Does Doris she was thawing out that metaphorical iceberg.
This time, in collaboration with co-writer David Mitchell, Melinda tapped a deep well.
“I used to sing The Black Hills Of Dakota with my mum (yodelling icon Mary) and my Aunt Rita when I was a little girl,” Melinda revealed as she romped through one of many songs from 1953 movie Calamity Jane and its successors.
“We’d do the three-part harmony at family get-togethers.”
She accentuated the family flavour with a shout out to her duet partner at ground zero who responded with a yodel – her unique GPS beacon.
“I could never lose mum in the dark,” she joked.
Melinda also tickled the family tree when she revealed how her late sire – Sgt Keith Bean – greeted her decision to revert to her mama’s name after cruel Kogarah schoolyard taunts ranging from “string been to les been.”
“Dad said I was now a has-been,” she joked.
This was a winner with the ageing audience, daubed with dowagers and duchesses from the demographic that 3AW and Magic leg-ropes to the wireless.
Despite the acrid aroma of mothballs from stoles and furs liberated from suburban closets (not those that once housed much younger opening night au pair boys) the wearers knew most of 26 songs from a Golden era when lyrics reigned supreme.
Just like roots country – the genre banished from commercial radio here.
Not for these Day devotees grunge or techno trash that energises ecstasy bunnies down on King, Queen and William Streets.
This was a gramophone-generated posse waltzing down memory lane to the refined refrains of his or her majesty’s voice.
You know the songs – Everybody Loves A Lover, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, Sentimental Journey, I’ll See You In My Dreams, Secret Love and Teacher’s Pet before the latter two became a trigger for the Victorian court name suppression industry.
Schneider, enhanced by her 14-piece orchestra, also revived romance in Love Somebody, Put Em In A Box, The Deadwood Stage and It’s Magic.
Funeral location: Eastern Suburbs Memorial Gardens, South Chapel, 12 Military Road, Matraville
Buried at: TBA
the Thin Blue Line Rose
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BURROUGHS, Leslie John, APM
August 22 2015, after a short illness. Late of Vaucluse. Beloved husband of Pam, dear brother of Lorraine and Peter and fond uncle to their families.
Former Sergeant, NSW Police Force, serving the community for 40 years.
Aged 64 Years
Loved & missed by all
who knew him
Les’ family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in the South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 3:15pm.
In lieu of flowers, donation envelopes for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be available at Service.
VALUE FUNERALS
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A.F.D.A. Member
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 26, 2015
Retired Sergeant Leslie John Burroughs APM, Born 2/2/51 passed away today ( Saturday 22 August 2015 ). Les had the distinction of being the longest serving officer to work in 10 Division serving there from 1971 until his retirement in 2010. I had the honour of working with Les at Vaucluse in 1973.
Les had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for some time and passed away peacefully about 5.25pm today. He is survived by his wife Pam.
I know that some of you will remember Les who was a larger than life character variously describing himself as Bogabilla Burroughs or Les from Lightning Ridge who called everyone Digger. I remember in early 1973 at Vaucluse an elderly gentleman came into the station to report some stolen property and Les who was playing a round of cards with a colleague said, ‘ hang on digger I’ll be with you in a sec’. The old gentleman was okay with that and soon after when Les took his details for a CIR ( Criminal Information Report ), he gave his surname and when Les asked for his christian name he replied ‘ Sir Theo’ Quick as a flash Les said that’s a funny name and the gent replied ‘no I am Sir Theo’, a knight of the realm, who happened to be the CEO of Woolworths at the time. They both had a good laugh and the knight left happy with the service he had been given, that was Les, a cop for all people.
Rest in peace friend. I am sure funeral details will be posted soon.
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THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2006 WAVERLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Police Report: Sergeant Les Burroughs, Waverley Police, reported that the in the summer months there is increased crime, more break and enters, beach stealing, breaking into cars. Younger people are responsible. Do not take valuables to the beach or leave valuables in your car. A beach safe exercise has begun in conjunction with eastern beaches patrols on all beaches. Leaving front doors open in summer also makes it easier for thieves. Regarding skateboarding late at night, under 15’s cannot be prosecuted or fined despite skateboards being under the vehicles act.
Funeral location: Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle
Buried at: ?
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OBITUARY: Frank Narvo,1933-2015
By ANITA BEAUMONT
Frank Narvo: ‘‘Tough as nails and soft as a prayer’’.
MANY will remember Frank Narvo for his prowess on the rugby league field.
Others will remember him as a firm but fair cop, or the highly regarded publican of the Northumberland Hotel in Lambton.
But his family will remember him as their superhero. A hero who could draw a crowd better than any modern day promotion.
One who would have everyone in stitches with his wickedly dry sense of humour.
A brave fighter. Scared of nothing.
‘‘My dad was a giant of a man, both in stature and character,’’ Frank’s son Tony said in his eulogy.
‘‘He was larger than life.
‘‘He was a good man – a hardworking man, an honest man, a man of integrity, a faithful man, a stubborn man, a staunch ally.
Above, Frank Narvo’s funeral. He was surrounded by the things he loved. Picture: Wanagi Zable Andrews
‘‘He was a strong man, a brave man, a formidable man.’’
But he had also been a loving, sensitive man.
Frank loved his family, his friends, and his footy, and he was partial to a beer or two.
‘‘Tough as nails and soft as a prayer,’’ Tony said.
Frank was born on April 24, 1933, at his family home at 1 Henry Street, Wickham, to Irene and Herb Narvo.
He died on Wednesday, July 22, surrounded by his family at his New Lambton home.
He was 82.
Sporting prowess was in his genes.
Herb had played four Tests for Australia, was named in the Newcastle Rugby League team of the century in 2008, and was also an Australian heavyweight boxing champion. Frank boxed too, although mostly just for fun and fitness.
But he shone on the rugby league field.
The tough-as-teak forward was a North Newcastle junior who went on to play nine seasons in the Sydney-based NSW Rugby League premiership for St George and Newtown in the 1950s.
He scored a try in Newtown’s 23-15 loss to South Sydney in the 1954 grand final at the SCG.
‘‘That was a time when there were many hard, tough men running around the paddock, and there were no $10million contracts,’’ son Gary said in his eulogy.
‘‘Back then you had to have a full-time job, and Dad was a policeman in the hard old days.’’
Frank eventually retired from the force to move into the pub game.
‘‘He was feared as a footballer, he was feared as a policeman, and if you played up in his pub you had good reason to fear Dad,’’ Gary said.
Frank first met his late wife Maureen in Camden when he was 15 and she was 17. They married several years later on July 26, 1952.
They had five children – Gail, Gary, Tony, Cathy and Amanda, and 20 grandchildren. Frank’s funeral service was held at Newcastle’s Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, July 26.
His ‘‘last shout’’ was held at the Duke of Wellington afterwards.
The date was particularly significant for the family, as it would have been Frank and Maureen’s 63rd wedding anniversary.
Frank’s daughter Amanda said she had recently compiled a book of personalised advice from close family and friends as an 18th birthday gift for her daughter – Frank’s granddaughter.
‘‘Dad’s advice to Georgia was, ‘Your word is your bond’,’’ she said.
‘‘Dad was a very honourable man.
‘‘He also advised, ‘Treat others as you wish to be treated’.
‘‘Dad was a very soft, loving and generous man.
‘‘Whether that be ‘$20 ’til payday’ or $100 for a children’s charity or thousands to sponsor the local rugby league, soccer or cricket club.’’
Amanda said it has been an honour to take care of her father until the end.
About three weeks ago, she had asked him whether he had any last wishes. Frank said he would love to see one more family Christmas.
‘‘But I don’t think I will,’’ he’d said.
For the past 25 years, over a weekend in December, the whole extended Narvo clan would get together to celebrate Christmas.
The family threw Frank a surprise Christmas in July party on July 18.
‘‘It was wonderful,’’ Amanda said.
With only 48 hours’ notice, more than 40 Narvos arrived from all over Australia to celebrate Frank’s last family Christmas.
Despite his four-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer, Frank kept his sense of humour to the end.
He had a line for every occasion.
‘‘I remember as a young bloke, when I got drunk he would look at me, shake his head and say, ‘Even a pig knows when it’s had enough, son’,’’ Gary said.
‘‘Talking about legalising same-sex marriage, he would say he didn’t care if they legalised it, as long as they didn’t make it compulsory.’’
He’d always told Tony he was too light for heavy work, and too heavy for light work.
‘‘One day my sister Gail was telling her friend how she had been staying at Dad’s one night a week for quite a while,’’ Tony said.
‘‘‘Does he like that?’ her friend asked.
“‘Well of course he does, he loves it’.’’
But it made her think.
‘‘So the next time she stayed at Dad’s she said, ‘Do you like me staying here once a week?’
‘‘‘I love it Gail. But once a fortnight would be better’.”
In his eulogy, Tony recalled some of his last moments with his father.
Frank wasn’t afraid of death.
“I can’t wait,’’ he’d told Tony. He said, ‘‘I went to a funeral last week and wanted to jump in the bloody coffin.’’
He had been looking forward to joining Maureen, the love of his life.
‘‘I asked him if he had any regrets in life and he said ‘not a one’,’’ Tony said.
‘‘I told him how much I loved him, I told him how proud I was to be his son.
‘‘I told him he was my hero. At that point we just sat there crying. A lovely winter’s afternoon.
‘‘Then I told him I was sorry.
“‘Sorry for what?’
“I don’t know, sorry if I ever disappointed you I guess.”
“‘Well,’ he said, ‘You were a bit slow to start … but you got there in the end’.’’
BRETT KEEBLE: Narvo clan gather to support league great
By BRETT KEEBLE
Surprise Christmas party for Frank Narvo. Picture: Supplied
FAMILY and friends of Frank Narvo threw a surprise Christmas party, on Saturday for the Newcastle rugby league and boxing stalwart, who is gravely ill.
Narvo, 82, has battled bladder and prostate cancer for several years.
His health deteriorated last week and his five children have spent the past week by his side in hospital.
‘‘It was a lovely family Christmas. We had 40 or so Narvos there on 48 hours’ notice from the four corners of the country,’’ daughter Amanda said.
A tough-as-teak forward, Narvo began his career at North Newcastle and went on to play nine seasons with St George and Newtown during the 1950s. He scored a try in Newtown’s 23-15 loss to South Sydney in the 1954 grand final at the SCG.
Narvo’s father, Herb, was a former Australian heavyweight boxing champion, played four Tests for Australia in the 1930s, and in 2008 was named in the Newcastle Rugby League team of the century.
Newtown RLFC 1954 First Grade Grand Final team – Back row standing: Col Geelan (Coach), Bobby Whitton, Ray Preston, Kevin Considine, Don Stait, Henry Holloway, Gordon Clifford. Front row sitting: Frank Narvo, Brian Clay, Peter Ryan, Jim Evans (Capt), Dick Poole, Ray Kelly, Frank Johnson.
Newtown RLFC regrets to announce the recent passing of two former Newtown Bluebags first graders, Frank Narvo and Reg Hatton.
Frank Narvo joined Newtown in 1954 after playing for two seasons with St George. He stayed with Newtown until 1960 and was a tough and capable second-rower in Newtown’s two First Grade Grand Final appearances against South Sydney in 1954 and 1955. He made his own reputation in Rugby League, but he is also remembered as being the son of the great Herb Narvo, who was named in Newtown’s Team of the Century in 2008 and in Australia’s top 100 players between 1908 and 2007. Frank became a successful publican in Newcastle and was a popular figure at Newtown RLFC Reunion Days at Henson Park up until recently.
Reg Hatton was a Newtown junior who was originally graded as a halfback but soon found his niche on the wing. Reg played with Newtown from 1963 to 1968 and was regarded as one of the fastest men in Rugby League, in an era when there were other world-class fliers like Ken Irvine, Mike Cleary, Arch Brown, Dudley Towers and others. Reg had his fair share of success on the professional running circuit, and he transferred to Penrith for three seasons after playing with Newtown.
Newtown RLFC extends sincere condolences to the Narvo and Hatton families.
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FRANK NARVO the Vice President and long serving Life Member of the Newcastle Past And Present Boxers Association passed away on
Wednesday 22-7=2015,Frank played league with Northern Suburbs in Newcastle and then with St. George and Newtown where he played in two grand finals, Herb Narvo was Frank,s dad ,boxing was Franks second love, he was also a popular local publican until he decided to retire in 2000,Frank will be sadly missed, Funeral details are in Saturdays Newcastle Herald, the service is at Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle at 2pm on Sunday 26-7-2015. ALL THE BEST
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