Stations: ?, Sydney, 21 Division, Albury ( 1980’s – 1990’s ), Hunter Valley area
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: Nation Medal – granted 15 April 1981
Born: ?
Died on: Sunday 9 August 2015
Cause: Pancreatic Cancer
Age: 71
Funeral date: Monday 17 August 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral location: St. John’s Anglican Church, Westcott St., Cessnock
Buried at: Cremated
Bill before he became ill
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From Ken Medway: Bill GEORGE was a former member of NSW Police Force who resigned some years ago. I met him 2010 and kept irregular contact since then. He served in Sydney and 21 Division, and worked as a Detective at Albury and finally Det/Sgt in the Hunter Valley (not sure where maybe Singleton).
Bill resigned and had a milk run and then was in pubs including Gundagai and the Villawood Tavern before he retired. He had been travelling full time for many years before being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in October last year. Had treatment in Sydney but to no avail. I never worked with Bill but I found him a great bloke. Bill was a great mate of Ray Delaforce (a retired butcher) who is a brother of Harry.
I have asked his family for more details of his service and when I get those I will pass them on.
GEORGE, THOMAS WILLIAM
“BILL”
Passed away 09-08-2015
Aged 71 Years
Beloved husband of MELODY. Loving father, father-in-law and grandfather of ASHLEY, JOANNE, HENDRIX and BECKETT, ZANE and JODI. A loved member of the GEORGE, HOSKIN and REYNOLDS FAMILIES.
Relatives and Friends of BILL are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in St. John’s Anglican Church, Westcott St., Cessnock this MONDAY, 17-08-2015 at 2.00 pm. A private cremation will follow.
C.R. SMYTH & SON
Independent & Family Owned Since 1925
4990 1425 www.crsmyth.com.au
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Aug. 14, 2015
Service: From pre 21 December 2001 to Friday 14 August 2015
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Saturday 12 September 1970
Died on: Friday 14 August 2015 during the morning
Cause: Cancer
Age: 44 years, 11 months, 2 days
Funeral date: Friday 21 August 2015 @ 2pm ( wear blue jeans & AC/DC t-shirt )
Funeral location: St John’s Anglican Church, 98 Kendall St, Cowra
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial 1: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, A8 ( right wall )
Memorial 2: Police Memorial Wall at the new Deniliquin police station, Charlotte St ( February 2018 )
the Thin Blue Line Rose
JENNIFER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
I regret to advise the death of Serving member, Senior Constable Jennifer Louise EDGERTON, this morning – Friday 14 August 2015.
EDGERTON Jennifer “Jenny”
Passed away 14th August 2015, aged 44 years.
Late of Cowra & formerly of Moama.
Beloved partner of Klint & loving mother of Connor & Cooper.
Beloved daughter of Ross Edgerton & Lois Camps (Dec) & sister of Suzanne & Daniel (Dec).
Jenny’s family & friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral to be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Cowra, commencing at 2.00pm on Friday 21st August 2015.
Thence for private cremation.
By request, please attend wearing blue jeans & AC/DC t-shirt, if possible.
2/1/2019, Deniliquin Times.
Eight honoured on police memorial wall’ –
Seven former local police officers and a former police chaplain were honoured during a police reunion in Deniliquin.
They were the first to be added to the police memorial wall at the new Deniliquin police station.
Enjoy car racing with dad and uncle Robert. Reggie Renault was the go.
You chose a job that I chose too.
I left Cowra when you were a child to pursue my dream.
You left many years later to pursue your dream.
Your life was cut short far too early.
I knew you as a princess a small child.
I never saw you in uniform but knowing your parents they were both immensely proud of you.
I speak not only as a former Cowra resident, and we both shared childhoods there, I also speak as a member of which you too belonged the NSW Police Force.. Rest In Peace Jennifer your duty has been done.
I hope you find peace.
I think Cowra has lost a cherished daughter.
My heart goes out to your parents and close relatives that I personally knew.
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 3 March 1952
Cadet # 986
Rank: Commenced at Redfern Police Training Centre on Monday 3 March 1952 as a Cadet – aged 15 years, 7 months, 6 days
Probationary Constable – appointed Tuesday 26 July 1955 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 26 July 1966
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 2 October 1971
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 February 1982
Inspector – appointed 17 December 1986
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed 8 February 1989
Final Rank: Superintendent, Staff Officer – Retired
Stations: Darlinghurst, ?, Central Police Station ( Rosters – 1971 ), Redfern Police Academy ( late 70’s – early 82+ ), Maroubra ( early 1980’s ), Waverley ( 10 Division )( 1987 )( Inspector – Assistant Officer ), North West Region – Staff Officer – Operations ( Supt. )( 1989 )
Tasks: General Duties, Traffic control, Highway Patrol, plain clothes, Senior Law Instructor at Academy ( 1980’s ), O.I.C., Breath Analysis Section
Service: From 3 March 1952to? Nov / Dec 2000 = 45+ years Service
Attested as Probationary Constable in 1954
Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( Supt. )
Born: Sunday 26 July 1936
Died on: Tuesday 22 May 2001 ( 6 months after Retirement )
Age: 64 years, 9 months, 26 days
Cause: Leukaemia – contracted
Age at Retirement: 64 years, ? months, ? days
Time in Retirement: 6? months, ? days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: Woronora Cemetery & Crematorium
Buried at: Cremated – Ashes collected on 11 July 2001
Tony Stevens # 11315 – Brian Johnson # 12683 or # 9221 – Bill Smith # 5689 or # 7728 or # 7844 or # 7949 – Roy Beverstock # 8137 – Bob Hurst # 8309 – Jack Pearce # 7005 – Russ Swinbourne # 8063 – Gary Ticehurst ( Special Constable ) the first PolAir Pilot.
ROY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Mitch ClarkeI always think of Mick, as we often go through Adelong
August 1, 2014 at 10:50am · Like · 1
Joy BrownLovely man remembered with fondness. RIP Mick
August 1, 2014 at 11:07am · Like
Jeffrey Littlehard exterior – soft underbelly
August 1, 2014 at 11:56am · Like · 4
Linda PillLove that rascal!
August 1, 2014 at 12:07pm · Like · 1
Stephen BaumannGave a great clip across the ears to I know. Rip.
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Andrew Royds RoyanYes indeed. And a quality kick up the arse for good measure! Sadly missed. Thanks for posting cal
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Lee WigginsRIP Mick.
August 1, 2014 at 1:11pm · Like · 1
Chris HinesWas a great bloke and great Sgt, firm but fair, can remember vividly him picking up a charge book and slapping probationary constables with it who had inadvertently written with the wrong coloured ink. RIP
August 1, 2014 at 1:51pm · Like · 3
Gary ThompsonI remember our Wollongong cricket trips to Belconnen, Canberra with fond memories. RIP Curly and Frank.
August 1, 2014 at 2:10pm · Like · 3
Steve HodderTwo tough characters there, highly respected. RIP Curly and Frank.
August 1, 2014 at 3:01pm · Like · 5
Nigel StrettonDitto Jeff Little and Shags
August 1, 2014 at 5:39pm · Edited · Like · 2
Mick-Chelle PearceLike Nigel ( Junior) stated, good men RIP Curly and Frank ……
Steven DaviesCal I remember Sgt Royan (couldn’t bring myself to call him Curly) tearing me a new one about an exhibit and saying he was going to “spiflicate” me. Had to look it up and never heard it used by anybody else. Where on earth did he find those words ….RIP.
August 2, 2014 at 12:19pm · Unlike · 4
Andrew Royds RoyanHaving been on the end of many a “spifflication” I can tell you it’s not pretty!
August 2, 2014 at 12:44pm · Like · 3
Lance MiltonTwo great men in this photo Mick and Frank may they both RIP.
August 3, 2014 at 3:45pm · Like
Tony ChaplinWorked the Berkeley weekend car many times with Curly- John Dryburgh and Bob Payton ( R I P ) early 80′ s. Curly got PCA one night, charged him, Curl said he was Inpixicated with Toss Curls version of intoxicated w piss ???
August 3, 2014 at 6:13pm · Like · 3
Greg CallanderRemembered for yesterday, back in 2007.
Retired Senior Sergeant Mick ‘Curly’ Royan who served at Pt Kembla and Warilla, who died in Wollongong Hospital of Cancer, aged 65. Curly joined the NSW Police on 26 January 1962 and Retired on 5 January 1997.
May you forever be Resting In Peace mate.
Frank WeirRIP Curly…Great old school Sgt.
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Mark MurphyRIP.
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Paul GlockRIP.
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Peter GouldRIP
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Dave CarrollRIP Mick Champion of a man..
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Mark KitchenerRIP
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Ian BorlandMike was lock up keeper at Adelong and Noel Coggan was the Sergeant when I was at Talbingo from 1976 to 1979. He was a great bloke and a very funny man. RIP Brother.
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Kris DundeeRIP friend.
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Bunny WarrenRIP.
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John CrowleyOnly man who, whilst playing his beloved squeeze box and singing, could get off a bus, unzip his fly, do his business, do up and return to bus without missing a note. Say hello to your good mate from Adelong and my mate from Cyprus and Moruya, Noel Cogan. Crowls
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David KingTop bloke Mick. Sat in as me during a record of interview while Noel Coggan and I attended to other matters at Adelong. Low and behold many years later we end up at Warilla together. Still don’t know how we didn’t cross paths Ian Ian Borland when you were at Talbingo. RIP dear friend.
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David KingEven bloody old Crowls, John Crowley is on fb. G’day you old bugger.
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Linda PillI have some very fond memories of that old scallywag, Mick Royan! RIP Sarge
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Karl HANSON
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Karl Christian HANSON
“Possible” Relation(s) in “The Job”: A. HANSON, NSWPF # 8358 ?
T.R. HANSON, NSWPF # 18057 ?
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Cadet # 1161
Regd. # 8870
Redfern Police Academy Class 0??
Rank: Commenced Training, as a Cadet, at Redfern Police Academy on Friday18 February 1955 ( aged 16 years, 3 months, 12 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 6 November 1957 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 6 November 1963
Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1968
Final Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?, South District ( 1968 ), ?, VKG2 – Warilla as a S.O.O. ( Senior Operations Officer ) – Retirement
Service: From 18 February 1955 to ? = ? years of Service
Age at Retirement:
Time in Retirement:
Awards: National Medal – granted 4 November 1992 ( SenCon )
Born: Sunday 6 November 1938
Died on: Thursday 12 July 2006
at the David Berry Hospital, Berry
Cause: Brain cancer
Age: 68 years, 8 months, 6 days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: Cremated ?
Buried at:
Wollongong Memorial Gardens
Berkeley Road, Berkeley.
MEMORIAL GARDENS GARDENS, Garden Rocks, Section 9J Site 7
SENIOR CONSTABLE KARL HANSON, VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER. 1987 – 1988
SENIOR CONSTABLE KARL HANSON # 8870 (SEATED), VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – SPEAKING WITH SENIOR SERGEANT DICK BROOK # 9570, FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION. 1987 – 1988
KARL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Edward Francis DOHERTY
| 18/08/2015
Edward Francis DOHERTY
aka Ted
( late of Corrimal )
NSW Police Cadet # 1365
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9446
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 18 June 1957
Probationary Constable – appointed 30 October 1959
Constable 1st Class – appointed 30 October 1965
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 15 January 1975
Senior Sergeant – appointed 29 March 1985
Chief Inspector – retired
Stations: ?, Western District, Corrimal, Wollongong
Service: From 18 June 1957to 12 January 1996 = 39 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993
Born: 30 October 1940
Died on: 13 July 1999
Cause: Lung Cancer
Age: 58
Funeral date: 16 July 1999
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
TED is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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A/O K. PEARCE A/PARAMEDIC J. WOODS CST 1/C GARY THOMPSON, SGT TED DOHERTY (WHITE OVERALLS), S/C RON FOX ?, SGT PETER LINCOLN (FAR RIGHT) 1984 ALBUM THREE – BULLI
RESCUE SERVICES FIELD DAY. MT KEIRA EARLY 1983 ALBUM THREE – BULLI
RESCUE AT WOLLONGONG LIGHT HOUSE A/O BOB LEWIS, CST MARK MULREADY, SENSGT TED DOHERTY, SENCON GARY THOMPSON, PARAMEDIC STEVE POLLARD, CST TONY FERRIS, A/O KEVIN DENT (POINTING), PARAMEDIC TERRY MORROW, A/O ANDREW GROVES (PARTIALLY HIDDEN ON LOWER RIGHT) 1988
BACK TO 60’s NIGHT FUND RAISER FOR THE 20th AMBULANCE CONVENTION S/O BOB SMITH (BLACK SHIRT) WITH SENSGT TED DOHERTY 1988
POLICE AND COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUBS RESTRUCTURE Mr MARTIN
(Bathurst) [12.31 p.m.]: As honourable members would be aware, the Minister for Police, the Hon. Michael Costa, recently restructured the police and community youth club [PCYC] organisation to decentralise it and make it more community based. The Government provided a $8 million package, $5 million of which was to boost capital upgrades and a trial of civilian support to free police from police work. I have two police and community youth clubs in my electorate, one in Lithgow and one in Bathurst. When I was a child I used the facilities of the club at Lithgow and later I was a member of its management board. Senior Constable Jeff Doherty was recently named Policeman of the Year for his work with the Bathurst Police and Community Youth Club. An article in the
Western Advocate
states:
Bathurst Police officer Jeff Doherty has been named “Policeman of the Year”.
Senior Constable Doherty received the prestigious award from Police Commissioner Ken Moroney.
Senior Constable Doherty is the son of the late Ted Doherty, who was one of the police officers in charge of the police boys club in Lithgow when I was a child. He went on to be a very senior police officer, reaching the rank of inspector. Unfortunately, he died last year just after he retired. Jeff is carrying on the great Doherty tradition. The article continues:
Senior Constable Doherty has been working at Bathurst PCYC, working to help disadvantaged young people and change their attitudes towards the police service.
He joined the police force in what he likes to call “a family business”, his father and brother both being in the service.
In a little over 18 months, Senior Constable Doherty has made the PCYC Breakfast and Domestic Violence Programs into “a labour of love”.
Senior Constable Doherty has always been interested in kids and youth-related issues. It is great that he has been able to make the program a success. He has three young boys. He is not only passionate about his job, but he is extremely modest about his achievements. He was a bit embarrassed about winning this prestigious award. But those around him in the community know that it has been well earned. The article continues:
Senior Constable Doherty’s involvement in the PCYC is a valuable service to the police force, the kids involved and the greater community.
The PCYC’s breakfast program is for kids who either don’t attend or have trouble getting to school, while the domestic violence program targets children who either have experienced some kind of domestic abuse at home, or have been the direct victims of domestic attacks.
The breakfast program gives kids who may not receive breakfast normally a good meal to start the day and at least three days of school a week.
The domestic violence program offers counselling and support services as well as a place where the kids can have fun and forget about the trauma in their lives.
“The programs also give the kids the chance to actually interact with police officers when they aren’t in trouble,” Senior Constable Doherty said.
“Changing attitudes is very important.”
However, at the same time, Senior Constable Doherty believes that the PCYC is not as visible as it could be and that this could be limiting its effectiveness.
Senior Constable Doherty is marketing the services of the Bathurst PCYC to the wider community. He believes, and I do not disagree with him, that it should be the top youth service in a country town. He has plans to open a youth drop-in centre next year where local kids can hang out in a safe and drug-free environment. This is critically important to keep kids away from an element that might lead them into trouble. It is this interaction by committed police officers such as Senior Constable Doherty through police and community youth clubs that are having an important impact on young lives in Bathurst. It underpins what a great and valuable assets PCYCs are to our communities and how they are benefiting from the restructure by the Minister. I am sure all members in this House join in congratulating Senior Constable Doherty on his prestigious award.
BARRY Doherty has found the ultimate way to remember his late dad each year – with a round of their favourite game, golf.
And while he’s swinging his sticks through the 18-hole course at Illawarra Country Golf Club, he’s also raising money to find a cure for the disease that killed his father -cancer.
Mr Doherty has participated in the annual Doherty and Doherti Memorial Golf Day since it started five years ago in memory of Ted Doherty and Joe Doherty, both police officers who died from cancer.
Ted Doherty was just 58 years old and barely into his retirement when he died from lung cancer in 1999.
Barry Doherty, from Mt Ousley, said the memorial golf day was a fitting way to remember his dad, who was a keen golfer before he died.
Ted Doherty had been a member of a group of police officers who played golf on the first Monday of each month, which they dubbed Destress Golf Day.
“It’s good memories because I used to play with dad in the Destress Day,” said Mr Doherty, who is also a police officer.
“It’s good that we can go as a memorial for dad and Joe, but it’s also sad too because it brings back memories.”
Ted Doherty’s grandsons Craig, 18, and Brad, 15, also get involved in the memorial day as caddies.
The event has so far raised more than $30,000 towards cancer research and Mr Doherty expected this year to be the biggest yet. Tee-off is at 7am on Monday following a barbecue breakfast.
IT takes a certain kind of strength to cope with the unique demands of being in the Illawarra’s police rescue unit.Often first on the scene at devastating accidents and horrific tragedies, no-one could argue that the men and women of rescue have one of the toughest jobs in the force.
Yesterday around 40 past and present Illawarra police rescue officers gathered at Wollongong’s Flagstaff Hill for a rare reunion to compare notes and take a walk down memory lane.
A member of the original 10-man Illawarra squad formed in the early ’70s, retired Sergeant John Byers was thrilled to catch up with former colleagues.
A 28-year rescue veteran, Mr Byers said the lifelong bonds formed between squad members helped the officers cope with the often heavy emotional burdens.
“It’s a job where you form very close associations with your mates because you’re in some interesting situations. A lot of times it’s dangerous but there’s also a lot of times where you see things which are unpalatable,” he said.
“It’s something you need to put your heart and soul into really.”
Taking the reins from Mr Byers in 1996, Illawarra Police Rescue Unit commander Sgt Manni Verzosa has held the top job for more than 14 years.
“It’s a passion, none of these people would be here if they didn’t have that passion,” he said.
The absence of rescue squad founding boss Chief Inspector Ted Doherty weighed heavily on his former colleagues, who spoke fondly of a man passionate about saving the lives of others.
Chief Insp Doherty lost a two-year battle with cancer in 1999, at the age of 58.
Squad co-founder, retired Senior Sergeant E.J. ‘Ted’ Beaver, who travelled from Maitland to reminisce and meet newer members, said the job had changed little since his time.
The group ended the reunion with a barbecue and a tour of the new police Lake Illawarra command headquarters at Oak Flats.
Rounding out the top five vote getters were Michael Rix in 3rdposition on 93 votes (Ted Doherty Memorial Trophy), Danny Hughes in 4thposition on 75 votes (Colin Williams Trophy) and Rhett Kerr was 5thwith 60 votes (Neil Taylor Trophy).
Escaping from Castlemaine reformatory teenager Nathaniel Baker was tracked to the bank of the Murray at Braund’s farm, Wharparilla, 3 miles from Echuca. Mounted Constable Daniel O’Connor noticed impressions, which he recognised as those of boots worn by prisoners. Following the tracks for some distance, he learnt Braund’s boat having been taken from its mooring, evidence suggesting the fugitive travelled down stream. Setting off in pursuit, 3 miles from Lockington, he discovered the abandoned boat however no trace of the escaped prisoner.
Establishing through diligent enquiry a person, in possession of a double-barrelled gun, answering the description of Baker called at the farm of Mr. Williams, partaking of an evening meal. A request for cartridges was complied with without fuss with the provision of four. Departing, Baker informing Williams he intended travelling to Gunbower.
Assisting in the search, officer in charge of Gunbower, Bill Hogg, upon receiving the information, travelled on the night of Tuesday 18 June 1923 with Mounted Constable Daniel O’Connor, to an abandoned hut on Gunbower Island, arriving about 11.30 p.m.
Cautiously approaching, the policing pair discovered their man asleep in the room; double-barrelled shotgun within easy grasp. Making a dash through a window, Bill Hogg secured the weapon, whilst Daniel O’Connor arrested the escapee without resistance. Without food and with little clothing, Baker told the police that he would not have attempted to use the gun even if the opportunity presented itself.
Placing a good mark on their records, Superintendent Donovan of Bendigo, recommended Constable Bill Hogg, of Gunbower, and Mounted Constable Daniel O’Connor, of Echuca, for pre-eminent valor and bravery in the discharge of their police duties in capturing Nathaniel Baker, on Gunbower Island on Thursday 15 June 1923, recommended the pair receive a Merit Badge.
Superintendent William George Hogg, of Swan Hill, died in the Police Hospital, St. Kilda Road, on 4 June 1953, aged 57 years, after a brief illness [stomach cancer]. Bacchus Marsh, Victoria born son of George William Hogg and Catherine Jane Watts, 19 years old groom, Bill Hogg landed at Gallipoli on Anzac Day with the 4th Battery; later to be gassed in the battle trenches of the Western Front, France.
Joining the Victoria Police Force in 1919, at the outbreak of the Second World War, Bill Hogg was one of the original team of four to establish D24. Superintendent William George Hogg was buried with full police honours at Melton, Victoria, leaving a wife and three daughters to mourn their loss.
Maurice graduated from the old Redfern Police Barracks ( year unknown ) and was the son of Detective ‘ Tiger ‘ Richards – an investigating officer in the Sydney Razor Gang case.
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Edward James COHEN
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Edward James COHEN – OAM
aka Ted
late of Hawks Nest
New South Wales Police Force
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 3 March 1952
Cadet # 987
Regd. # 7535
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 3 March 1952
Probationary Constable – appointed 26 March 1953
Senior Constable – appointed 26 March 1964
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 2 September 1968
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 26 October 1976
Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 31 March 1984
Final Rank: Inspector – retired
Stations: Cadet: Regent St ( 2 Division ), M.O. Unit.
Police: Regent St ( 2 Division ), Vice Squad, Burwood ( 9 Division ), Ashfield ( 11 Division ), School Lecturing Section ( 1954 – 17 years ), Granville GD’s – 18 Division ( Sgt ), Merrylands ( 26 Division ), Cabramatta – 34 Division ( Sgt 2/C ), Campbelltown – 35 Division ( ten months ), Bowral – OIC ( 2 years & Sgt 1/C ), Mudgee ( Sgt 1/C ) in the late 1970’s for 4 years. Petersham ( 11 Division ) 1984, Campsie, Balmain, Ashfield – Retirement
Service: From 3 March 1952to? pre 28 May 1990 = 38+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990
Medal of the Order of Australia – granted 10 June 2002
Born: 26 March 1934
Died on: Saturday 24 April 2015
Cause: Cancer – Prostate
Age: 81
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Ted COHEN
EDWARD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Medal (OAM) in the division
June 10 2002
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE DIVISION
Edward James COHEN, Hawks Nest, NSW For service to the community, particularly through the job placement program of the Salvation Army.
Ted joined the Cadets on 3 March 1952 and served at Regent Street and the MO Section. He was called to National Service training at Ingleburn during that year and was sworn in as a Probationary Constable on 26 March 1953.
His early service saw him at Regent Street, the Vice Squad, Burwood and Ashfield. In 1954 the School Lecturing Section occupied his energies where he remained for the next 17 years. By this time he had reached the rank of Sergeant and was transferred back to general duties at Granville and Merrylands. Cabramatta was his next port of call where 12 police officers attempted to keep law and order for 48,000 people. Whilst at Cabramatta, he was promoted to Sergeant 2nd Class and transferred to Campbelltown where he remained for ten months.
He was successful in securing a posting to Bowral as Officer in Charge, and after 2 years was promoted to Sergeant 1st Class. Mudgee was next in line where he saw service for another four years and held office in 14 community organisations and was President of Rotary International.
In 1984 Ted returned to Sydney pending promotion to Inspector where he saw service at Petersham, Campsie, Balmain and Ashfield, retiring from Ashfield aged 55.
Retirement did not suit Ted, and for 2 years he occupied himself by assisting ailing business companies as a management consultant. After that time, he retired again. But it was not long before he was back at work. This time with the Salvation Army, not as a box-shaker as his brother thought, but as a human resources consultant, getting people over 40 back into work through the Mature Workers’ Program. This was the zenith of his working career as he was the most successful consultant in the country, securing over 3,500 placements. Such was his success that when he retired in 2000, all tiers of government recognised his achievements.
Federal and State Governments recorded his achievements in Hansard, and Local Government gave a civic reception to mark his retirement. Other recognitions were: the Pride of Workmanship Award by Rotary International; Certificate of Appreciation by the Salvation Army (only one other non-Salvationist has received the award); the Older Person of the Year Award, presented by the Commonwealth Government. In 2002, Ted was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for Services to the Community. This included being a Scoutmaster, President of the Parents and Citizens Associations at various schools, working for the Royal Childrens’ Far West Scheme as well as his career achievements.
Ted has always recognised the advantages of knowledge and spent 22 years studying part-time at various universities and has numerous tertiary qualifications. During his police service, he encouraged others to seek greater knowledge and aspire to achieve. He supervised Ken Moroney, Christine Nixon, Jacqueline Milledge and many others who have made their mark in the community.
