Stuart Arthur SWAN

| 18/05/2021

Stuart Arthur SWAN

AKA ?

Late of Wagga Wagga, NSW

Husband to former member Tracy PETTINGILL, NSWPF # ????? from Class # 250

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 234 – commencement of a New and worthless Superannuation for Police as of 1 April 1988

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 99912

Regd. # 25202

Service: From 15 February 1988 to ? ? 2004 = 15+? years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 15 February 1988 ( aged 20 years, 8 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 6 May 1988 ( aged 20 years, 11 months )

Constable – appointed 6 May 1989

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Left the employ of NSWPF & became a Regional Investigator ( 2004 – 2007 ) then an RSPCA Inspector ( 2007 – death ).

Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable – Resigned

Stations: Rose Bay, Marrickville, Albury – Resignation

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Tuesday 6 June 1967

Died on: Thursday 23 April 2020

Age: 52 years 10 months 17 days

Stuart Arthur SWAN, Stuart SWAN, Stu SWAN

Cause: Cancer – Stage 4 Brain Cancer

Event location: ?

Event date: Diagnosed 5.5 months prior to his death.

Funeral date: 30 April 2020

Funeral location: ? , Albury, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated – His Ashes will eventually be scattered in South Africa.

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

STUART is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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February 28 2017 – 6:00PM

No comment from RSPCA on Wagga sheep death investigation

Stephen Mudd

The RSPCA is staying tight-lipped as its investigation into an incident at the Livestock Marketing Centre continues.

People working near Wagga’s Livestock Marketing Centre (LMC) on Saturday, February 11 found a flock of 184 sheep left in a holding pen without shade or water as temperatures soared across the region.

The workers found a trough of water for the sheep and called LMC management and council. The matter was then referred to the RSPCA.

At the time, RSPCA inspector Stuart Swan said it was amazing only one sheep died in the conditions, but would not comment when The Daily Advertiser asked for an update on the investigation.

Meanwhile, police at Hay are seeking advice from the RSPCA following an incident of alleged animal neglect that occurred on February 10. Officers reportedly found two cages of small animals left without water in full sunlight on a 47 degree day.

No comment from RSPCA on Wagga sheep death investigation | The Rural | Wagga Wagga, NSW

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
18 May 2021

Gail Margaret THELEN

| 18/05/2021

Gail Margaret THELEN

nee GOW & PETITH

AKA Gail GOW, Gail PETITH

Late of ?

Daughter of Senior Superintendent Jim PETITH # 4624

Brother to Paul PETITH # 14509

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 168

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 19190

Service: From 30 June 1980 to 9 April 1983 = 2 years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 June 1980

Probationary Constable- appointed 15 September 1980

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Constable – Resigned

Stations: ?, Maroubra – Resignation ( 1983 )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 27 April 2021

Age: 66 years,

Gail GOW, Gail PETITH, Gail Margaret THELEN, Jim PETITH. Feb. 26, 2012 - Salute to an arresting Gail- beauty Queen joins the beat: Family ''influence'' put a former beauty queen in the police force. Probationary constable Gail Gow is the daughter of Senior Superintendent Jim Petith. She has three other relatives in the force which includes her brother Paul. As Gail Petith, she went to London as Australian's representative in the 1974-5 Miss World Contest in which she came third, Gail 24, has passed out and has began her active duty as a policewomen at Maroubra, New South Wales.<br /> — Feb. 26, 2012 – Salute to an arresting Gail- beauty Queen joins the beat: Family ”influence” put a former beauty queen in the police force. **Probationary constable Gail Gow** is the daughter of **Senior Superintendent Jim Petith**. She has **three other relatives in the force** which includes her **brother Paul**.
As **Gail Petith**, she went to London as Australian’s representative in the 1974-5 Miss World Contest in which she came third, Gail 24, has passed out and has began her active duty as a **policewomen at Maroubra**, New South Wales.

Cause: Cancer

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 5 May 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Cnr Wanganella & White Sts, Balgowlah, NSW

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any Future Wake location: Balgowlah RSL Club, Ethel St, Balgowlah, NSW

any Future Wake date: Wednesday 5 May 2021 after the Funeral Service

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

GAIL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Feb. 26, 2012 – Salute to an arresting Gail-

beauty Queen joins the beat:

Family ”influence” put a former beauty queen in the police force. Probationary constable Gail Gow is the daughter of Senior Superintendent Jim Petith.

She has three other relatives in the force which includes her brother Paul. As Gail Petith, she went to London as Australian’s representative in the 1974-5 Miss World Contest in which she came third, Gail 24, has passed out and has began her active duty as a policewomen at Maroubra, New South Wales.

Feb. 26, 2012 – Salute to an arresting Gail-beauty Queen joins the Stock Photo – Alamy

Gail Margaret THELEN, Gail GOW, Gail PETITH — 1974

Sydney Morning Herald, page 3, Sunday 5 April 1981. An article, with photos, of Gail

( but I don’t have a subscription for this paper )

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/122612129/

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
18 May 2021

Updated 25 May 2021

Kevin William SMITH

| 18/05/2021

Kevin William SMITH

AKA Smithy

Late of ?

Father of Samuel SMITH, NSWPF # 50666

Father of William SMITH, NSWPF # 53562

NSW Police Training Centre Redfern – Class # 180B

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 20135

Service: From 11 January 1982 to 7 December 2020 = 38 years, 10 months, 26 days Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 11 January 1982 ( aged 18 years, 9 months, 19 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 2 April 1982 ( aged 19 years, 10 days )

Constable – appointed 2 April 1983

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 April 1987

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 2 April 1991

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 February 2004

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class

Kevin William SMITH 03 Service History pdf

Stations: Katoomba GDs ( ProCst )( April 1982 – ? ) ( 36 Division ), Katoomba GDs, Walgett GDs, Walgett HWP?,

Bulahdelah HWP ( 3 Nov 1985 – 4 Sept 1995 ),

Forster HWP ( 5 Sept 1995 – 25 Sept 1996,

Nyngan ( Warren ) GDs ( 26 Sept 1996 – 16 March 2002 ),

Hunter Valley ( GDs )( Sgt )( 17 March 2002 – 7 December 2002 ), Hunter Valley HWP ( 8 December 2002 – 12 July 2014 ),

Mid North Coast Command – Kempsey HWP ( 13 July 2014 – Death )

Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 8 months, 14 days

Time in Retirement from Police: Zero

Awards: National Medal – granted 28 August 1997 ( SenCon )

NSW Police Medal with 2nd Clasp – granted 10 December 2003

Warrant of Appointment – Sergeant – granted 29 April 2005

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 2006

NSW Premier Emergency Award – granted 15 June 2007

3rd Clasp to the NSW Police Medal – granted 11 February 2009

Commissioner’s Sesquicentenary Citation – granted 1 March 2012

4th Clasp to the NSW Police Medal – granted 8 June 2016

5th Clasp to the NSW Police Medal – granted 19 September 2019

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 19 September 2019

National Police Service Medal – granted 19 September 2019

Kevin William SMITH – Commendation for Courage & Tenacity pdf

Born: Saturday 23 March 1963, Tenterfield, NSW

Died on: Monday 7 December 2020

Age: 57 years, 8 months, 14 days

Cause: Cancer – Metastatic Colorectal

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 15 December 2020

Funeral location: the Chapel of Walkers Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, 8 Everinghams Lane, Frederickton, NSW

Funeral Live Stream kept Private by family

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: as above

Buried at: Cremated

A plaque will be placed at the Crematorium Gardens and also at Seal Rocks, NSW, in due course.

Kevin William SMITH, Kevin SMITH

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: A plaque will be placed at the Crematorium Gardens and also at Seal Rocks, NSW, in due course.

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO as of 2022

~~KEVIN MIGHT BE ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills~~

~~Family currently awaiting results of request for the Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( June 2021 )~~

KEVIN IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills as of 25 October 2022

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25 October 2022

This afternoon, in a quiet and deeply-felt ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre, another thirteen names were added, and the memories of another thirteen dedicated NSW Police Force employees were honoured, at the NSW Police Force Service Memorial:

Sergeant Anthony Graham Backhouse

Detective Senior Constable Vaughan Anthony Hau

Detective Senior Constable Gregory Joseph Jensen

Senior Sergeant John Kelly

Senior Constable David John Koen (Ret’d)

Ms Angela Wai Sun Lee

Constable Joseph Lees

Inspector Anthony Peter William McCann

Constable James Liam O’Toole

Sergeant Christina Fraser Rees

Senior Constable Matthew Joseph Rees

Senior Constable Caroline Roberts

Sergeant Kevin William Smith

Kev always kept this poem in his Police wallet:

Kev always kept this Ode in his Police wallet.

Class 180B – Redfern Police Academy
Back Row: M.J. PETERSON, B. SANTONE, R.J. VAN DER WEIDE, D.W. RICHES, F. TRENCH, D.C. MILLER, S.D. MARSHALL, P.J. WOOD
Middle Row: M.J. NASH, S.M. ( SUE ) MANGAN, S.J. WILSON, S.J. PENTON, A.H. RHODES, S.M. ROBB, G. WHITTEN
Front Row: M.R. MOSS, B.W. WRIGHT, C.J. WILSON, M.C. PAVEY, L.A. WATSON, K.W. SMITH, W.G.( WAYNE ) McRAE

Class 180A – Redfern Police Academy
Back Row: S. KILFOYLE, L.R. DALRYMPLE, S.E. GOODE, J.F. DORAN, P.B. DUNN, P.J. ENGLISH, P.R. LALOR
Middle Row: M.A. LEWIS, B.P. FOSTER, G.J. LOCKE, M.L. HOOK, S. JACKSON, K.L. GAVAN, D.R. GLEW, A.F. GOSS
Front Row: S.J. ( STEVE ) HANNA, M.J. KENNY, F.E. LEITCH, J.A. BRADLEY, K.G. KERNEY, S. DUNCAN, J.M. McCUE, G.R. KADY

A poem to Kev, from Jody:

Kevin William SMITH – Poem for Kevin doc

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy, MacLeay Valley Way, Clybucca, NSW<br /> GPS: 30.9475S,152.9494E — MacLeay Valley Way, Clybucca, NSW
GPS: 30.9475S,152.9494E

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy — Kev hard at work.

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy, Father & Son: Probationary Constable Samuel SMITH # 50666 & Kevin SMITH # 20135<br /> 11 December 2014<br /> Possibly Class 323 — Son & Father: Probationary Constable **Samuel SMITH # 50666** & **Kevin SMITH # 20135**
11 December 2014
Possibly **Class 323**

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy, 11/12/2014 - Darwin — 11/12/2014 – Darwin

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy, Kevin's Dew fish - 1989 — Kevin’s Dew fish – 1989

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy, Darwin 2011 — Darwin 2011

Kevin William SMITH, Kev SMITH, Smithy, the Family - 24 December 2019 — the Family – 24 December 2019

Cal
16 May 2021

Frederick Keith WHITTON

| 18/05/2021

Frederick Keith WHITTON

AKA ?

Late of Fairfield, NSW

” possibly ” related to M.E. WHITTON, NSWPF # 16157 ?

W.K. WHITTON, NSWPF # 23970 ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 101A

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11266

Service: From Monday 2 November 1964 to 7 April 1994 ( Optional Retirement ) = 29 years, 5 months, 5 days Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1964 ( aged 25 years, 6 months, 26 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 4 December 1964 ( aged 25 years, 7 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed 2 November 1965

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 2 November 1973

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1980

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 3 June 1987 ( Seniority date = 24 December 1986 )

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class – Optional Retirement

Stations: ?, Mounted Unit – Redfern Police Academy?, Green Valley – Call Box ( 22 Division )( 1971 – 1985 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division ), ?, City of Sydney – Optional Retirement

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 0 months, 0 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 27 years, 8 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 2 March 1981 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 October 1991 ( SenCon )

Commendation for Good Team work and tenacity during a high speed chase in the Liverpool area resulting in the arrest of an offender charged with robbery whilst armed in July 1969.

Commended with Inspector 1/c Alfred ‘Tom’ RANGOTT, SenCon L. HUNTINGTON, Cst 1/c B. BANISTER, Cst F. K. WHITTON & ProCst G. WHITE.

Born: Friday 7 April 1939

Died on: Thursday 8 April 2021

Age: 82 years & 1 day

Cause: Cancer of the throat

Event location: Windsor Hospital, Windsor, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 20 April 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: Crematorium, Castlebrook Garden Chapel, Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW

The family would appreciate if former Police, attending, wore their Medals as a mark of Respect.

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2021 )

Frederick Keith WHITTON, Fred WHITTON

FRED is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Condolences to his wife, Joyce and daughter Robyn and family.

Former Macarthur Bulls Police Rugby League Club Life Member and former President and Coach.

Awarded the Mark ‘Shrimpy’ Burns Memorial Trophy for Best and Fairest for Macarthur Bulls Police Rugby League Club in 1970.

WHITTON, Frederick Keith

07/04/1939 – 08/04/2021

Late of Fairfield

Aged 82 years

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Service for Fred on Tuesday 20th April at 11am Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill.

WHITTON, Frederick Keith | Funeral Notices | Sydney | My Tributes

Stephen Reeves

Thank you Rod Sheraton for passing on my message. As you know I have been chatting with Freds wife Joyce.

Fred won the Best and Fairest with the Bulls in the early years.

Sadly both of his sons Warwick and Perry passed away many years ago.

His daughter Robyn has been a rock in their family.

Fred joined the Cops as a Mounted Police Officer at the Redfern Academy before being transferred to GDs at 22 Division, settling in at Green Valley.

He was a keen fisherman and loved taking mates outside on his boat.

I remember in the 70s we went fishing down south. We saw a buoy and I pulled up a trap that felt like it was full of cement. I finally got it on board and it contained the biggest lobster known to man.

We made a deal that he would have Joyce cook it and we would share the bounty.

Not long after this we went to Fred’s for Robyns 21st birthday. I asked about the lobster he said he would go inside and get it.

I was looking forward to a good feed.

Well he came back with the bleached shell!! and said it was the best lobster he had ever eaten.

At least I had the chance to see its red shell.

Yes it was a great 21st with all the Valley boys present. We drank the place dry.

I think I played a game with Fred in 1972. Tough man.

Plenty of good times with Fred and the boys at the Valley when there were 7 of us stationed there just across from the Valley Pub..

God bless you mate.

RIP.

Wok.

PS If anyone had Roger Fords, Neil Foremans or Errol Montefiores details please let them know.

(1) Macarthur Bulls Police Rugby League Club : Fred Whitton sadly passed away at 2.30pm this afternoon | Facebook

Cal
19 April 2021

Giovanna MONTES De Oca

| 18/05/2021

Giovanna MONTES De Oca

nee Giovanna VITELLI

AKA Jo

Late of Leppington, NSW

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 29? or 30?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 43199

Service: From 4 September 2006 to 11 February 2021 = 14 years, 5 months, 7 days Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 4 September 2006 ( aged 22 years, 5 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 11 May 2007 ( aged 23 years, 1 month, 15 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Deniliquin, ?, Camden PAC, Campsie Detectives ( from July 2017 – Death )

Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 10 months, 16 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Monday 26 March 1984

Died on: Thursday 11 February 2021 @ 2.25am

Age: 36 years, 10 months, 16 days

Cause: Cancer – ( Breast )

Event location: Palliative Care ward, Camden Hospital, NSW

Event date: Diagnosed on ? ? ?

Giovanna MONTES De Oca, Jo MONTES De Oca

Funeral date: Wednesday 17 February 2021 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: South Chapel, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

Chapel is LIMITED to 76 people & your name must be on the list to sit inside.

Currently 300 may attend funerals – so the remainder will be outside & can watch via the monitor(s).

There will be NO arranged Wake

It is requested that, instead of flowers, donation be made to the McGrath Foundation.

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2021 )

JO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

Jo IS entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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It is nice to know that the Blue Line was in effect during Jo’s illness with Leading SenCon Rice & Collings assisting Jo to attend her medical appointments since being diagnosed.

Jo regretfully leaves behind her husband, Jason, and their daughter, Laura, who only recently turned 3.

May she go with the Angels and Forever Rest In Peace.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person, by the author, at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
16 Feb 2021

Laurence Henry HIBBARD

| 18/05/2021

Laurence Henry HIBBARD

AKA Lornie

Late of Wentworth Falls, NSW

godfather to Paul WINFIELD # 14540

Laurence may have been related to Sergeant W. J. HIBBARD who worked at Kogarah Police Stn 1925 – 1931

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ???

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? January 1954

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Western Wireless Car, Wentworth Falls, ?

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Thursday 22 March 1917 at Mascot, NSW

Died on: Saturday 3 August 1957

Age: 40 years, 4 months, 12 days

Cause: Possibly Cancer ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Wentworth Falls Cemetery, Mitchell St, Wentworth Falls, NSW

Independent Portion, Row 01, Plot 13

Laurence Henry HIBBARD - Grave. 444700 Flight Sergeant — Located in the ANZAC Memorial Walk, Lawson, NSW

Wentworth Falls Cemetery Laurence Henry HIBBARD - Grave

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )

LAURENCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Born to Charles William Hibbard and Elizabeth Hibbard ( nee Johnson )

Laurence married Jean Hatton in April 1942 at age 24.

They had one child.

Restitution Orders were made in the above suit.

Laurence then married Catherine? MacDonald in 1951 at age 34.

They had two children. ( Sandea & Susan )

https://www.myheritage.com/names/laurence_hibbard

St George Call (Kogarah, NSW : 1904 – 1957),

Friday 24 April 1942, page 3

CRONULLA SURF L.S. CLUB.

Club members in congratulating our candidate for the Princess of the Pacific Quest. Miss Jean Hatton on her marriage to Mr. Laurence Hibbard. Members of the Club Committee attended the ceremony.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233594333

Propeller (Hurstville, NSW : 1911 – 1954),

Thursday 7 May 1942, page 3

“PRINCESS OF THE PACIFIC.”

Miss Jean Hatton’s Success.

In the “Princess of the Pacific” contest, conducted by Associated News papers Ltd., on behalf of metropolitan hospitals, Miss Jean Hatton, now Mrs. L. Hibbard, the well-known Bexley singer, proved to be the winner.

She represented the Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and topped the poll with 323,611 penny votes, representing £1,369/4/3.

Many other surf clubs were represented in the competition.

The first prize for the winning club was £100, and for the “princess” £50.

Miss Hatton first became popular by winning many local eisteddfod prizes and later became a well-known radio, stage, and film singer.

About a month ago she married Mr. Laurence Hibbard, and now lives at Balgowlah.

The second place was secured by Miss Nancy Blackmore (North Narrabeen ).

Mrs. Jean Sebire, representing the North Cronulla Surf Club and the St. George District Hospital, was third, polling 97,631 votes, valued at £406/15/11.

The third prize for the North Cronulla Club was £30, and for their candidate £15.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235575131

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
10 Feb 2021

Garry Richard BUCKLEY

| 18/05/2021

Garry Richard BUCKLEY

AKA BUCK

Late of Huskisson, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Training Centre – Class # 139

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16269

Service: From 26 February 1974 to 8 February 2008 = 33 years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 26 February 1974 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 14 days )( at Academy for 1 month, 13 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 8 April 1974 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed 8 April 1975

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 8 April 1983

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Castle Hill ( 33 Division ), Parramatta Beat Policing ( 18 Division ), Granville ( 18 Division ), ?

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )

Born: Friday 12 September 1952

Died on: Saturday 30 January 2021 during the afternoon with family by his side.

Age: 68 years, 4 months, 18 days

Cause: Cancer – Lung & Throat ( was a smoker )

Event location: ?

Event date: diagnosed around 2018

Funeral date: Wednesday 10 February 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens Chapel, Worrigee Rd, Worrigee, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?TBA

Buried at: ?TBA

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2021 )

GARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Condolences to Del and family.

Hank Vanderwaarden 2019 · Found an old photo of what I think was a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can't remember all the names but I will give it a try. <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Back row</strong></span>: Laurie <strong>Eddy</strong> ( # 16868? ), Greg <strong>Peterson</strong> ( # 15106 ), Warren <strong>Newton</strong> ( # 14491 ), Bob <strong>Murrell</strong> ( # 15864 ), Hank <strong>Vanderwaarden</strong> ( # 15760 ), Ron <strong>Blake</strong> ( # 10029 ). <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Middle row</strong></span>: <a href="https://police.freom.com/john-robert-thomas-hamer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>John HAMER</strong></a> - instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie <strong>Jones</strong> ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/gary-richard-buckley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gary BUCKLEY</a></strong> ( # 16269 ), Ces <strong>Kearney</strong> ( # 16804 ), Ray <strong>Filewood</strong> ( # 15912 ), Dave <strong>Clouston</strong> ( # 16727 ), Alan <strong>Targett</strong> ( # 14196 ), Helmut <strong>Myers</strong> ( # 16359 ). <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Front row</strong></span>: Kieron <strong>Power</strong> ( # 17384 ), John <strong>Findlater</strong> ( # 13571 ), <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/ronald-walter-mcgown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ron McGOWAN</a></strong> ( # 15631 ), Gordon <strong>Middlemisss</strong> ( # 17058 ), Gary <strong>Winchester</strong> ( # 15414 ), Mal <strong>Roser</strong> ( # 16028 ). — a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can’t remember all the names but I will give it a try. **Back row**: Laurie **Eddy** ( # 16868? ), Greg **Peterson** ( # 15106 ), Warren **Newton** ( # 14491 ), Bob **Murrell** ( # 15864 ), Hank **Vanderwaarden** ( # 15760 ), Ron **Blake** ( # 10029 ). **Middle row**: **John HAMER** – instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie **Jones** ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , **Gary BUCKLEY** ( # 16269 ), Ces **Kearney** ( # 16804 ), Ray **Filewood** ( # 15912 ), Dave **Clouston** ( # 16727 ), Alan **Targett** ( # 14196 ), Helmut **Myers** ( # 16359 ). **Front row**: Kieron **Power** ( # 17384 ), John **Findlater** ( # 13571 ), **Ron McGOWAN** ( # 15631 ), Gordon **Middlemisss** ( # 17058 ), Gary **Winchester** ( # 15414 ), Mal **Roser** ( # 16028 ).

Garry is listed as a ‘ Director ‘ of St Georges Basin Country Club, NSW.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
1 February 2021

Peter Francis LINDWALL

| 18/05/2021

Peter Francis LINDWALL

AKA Pete

Late of Mt Warrigal, NSW

Father to Stephen LINDWALL NSWPF # 26126

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 104

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11596

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? July 1965

Probationary Constable- appointed 16 August 1965 ( Aged 19 years, 3 months, 4 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 July 1981

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Chief Inspector

Stations: ?, Molong ( SenCon ), Corrimal ( 1992 era ), Dapto ( Sgt )( old Station at 4 Osborne St, Dapto ), Warilla ( Duty Officer ) – Retirement

Service: From ? July? 1965 to 13 July 2002 = 37 years Service

Age at Retirement: 56 years, 2 months, 1 day

Time in Retirement: 18 years, 6 months, 14 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Insp )

Born: Sunday 12 May 1946

Died on: Wednesday 27 January 2021 @ 5pm

Age: 74 years, 8 months, 15 days

Cause: Cancer – Non Hodgkins Lymphoma

Event location: Home

Event date: Diagnosed in 2019

Funeral date: Thursday 4 February 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: All Saints Church, 19 College Ave, Shellharbour City, NSW

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Funeral Parlour: H. Parsons Funerals

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )

THURSDAY 10 JULY 2003. FORMER SGT BARRY YOUNG (BLUE), FORMER INSPECTOR PETER LINDWALL, FORMER SENCON ROD DUN — THURSDAY **10 JULY 2003**.
FORMER SGT BARRY YOUNG (BLUE), FORMER INSPECTOR PETER LINDWALL, FORMER SENCON ROD DUN

THURSDAY 10 JULY 2003.<br /> FORMER INSPECTOR PETER LINDWALL — THURSDAY **10 JULY 2003**.
FORMER INSPECTOR PETER LINDWALL

PETE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Peter LINDWALL – Funeral Pamphlet – 4 Feb 2021

Funeral Video yet to be uploaded

Funeral & Wake Photos

( These photos have been reduced, in size, to 1 mb each. The Originals are 34 mb. If any ( or all ) are required at a higher resolution – let me know.

Greg ‘ Cal ‘ Callander

Greg Callander

Admin

For the information of those of us who know Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall from the Warilla days.

I sent Pete & Flo and email yesterday asking how they are because I expected to see Pete at Kevin Monks funeral and thought it strange he didn’t show.

Pete sent me the below message yesterday evening – but I have only just read it now.

He was a bloody great bloke and it is a shame to hear of this happening to him – so I will have to get down there in the early New Year for a coffee with him. ( this, unfortunately, didn’t happen but I did get to speak with Pete about 4 days before his passing, with a phone call ).

Hi Cal,

Unfortunately I’m not travelling too well my self at the moment.

I am sorry but I thought that you would have heard about this.

In December last year ( 2019 ) I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. For the first half of 2020 I was receiving chemo at Wollongong Hospital. All appeared to be going well but after the treatment finished the chemo returned which wasn’t good. I started in a clinical trial at Prince of Wales, Randwick in September which also was going well, but follow up scans showed that the lymphoma had once again returned. There is no more treatment that I can have or the Doctors can do.

I’ve been in and out of hospital for the past twelve months. I came home from hospital on Christmas Eve and hopefully I won’t have to go back in.

I’m feeling okay, some pain around the back and hips, but I am on pain relief medication.

I’m sorry that you didn’t know about this I just thought that the word would have passed around.

It was certainly a shock about Kevin Monk, but unfortunately I wasn’t in a position to attend the funeral.

Feel free to pass this information on to anybody that you think should know.

My mobile phone number is ~~0409 247 685~~. It’s okay to give me a call.

Thanks for your concern Cal, we greatly appreciate it.

Regards

Peter

Deepest condolences to Pete’s wife, Flo, son Steve, family and friends.

Pete was a lovely bloke who cared for his troops and family. He was a bloke for whom everyone respected because of his nature.

Cal

27 January 2021

THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2017 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY AT LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall & Supt. Zoran ? — THURSDAY **7 SEPTEMBER 2017**
LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY AT LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS.
Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall & Supt. Zoran ?

THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2012 THE INAUGURAL RETIRED POLICE PIN CEREMONY AT OAK FLATS ( WARILLA ) ( LAKE ILLAWARRA ) POLICE STATION. RETIRED POLICE RECEIVING THEIR PINS AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE COMMITMENT TO POLICING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF NSW. Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall and Supt. Wayne Starling — THURSDAY **6 SEPTEMBER 2012**
THE INAUGURAL RETIRED POLICE PIN CEREMONY AT OAK FLATS ( WARILLA ) ( LAKE ILLAWARRA ) POLICE STATION.
RETIRED POLICE RECEIVING THEIR PINS AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE COMMITMENT TO POLICING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF NSW.
Retired Chief Inspector Peter Lindwall and Supt. Wayne Starling

26 SEPTEMBER 2004 SEND OFF FUNCTION FOR FORMER SENIOR CONSTABLE GREG CALLANDER HELD AT WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUES CLUB, UNANDERRA. Joe Mura, Kerryn Mura, Peter Lindwall, Paul Cole, Flo Lindwell, Paul Cole, at the first table. — **26 SEPTEMBER 2004**
SEND OFF FUNCTION FOR FORMER SENIOR CONSTABLE GREG CALLANDER HELD AT WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUES CLUB, UNANDERRA.
Joe Mura, Kerryn Mura, Peter Lindwall, Paul Cole, Flo Lindwell, Paul Cole, at the first table.

At this time, I have only uploaded these three photos. When I get further time ( most probably Sunday evening ), I will upload the Live Funeral Stream and also the remainder of the photos taken at the Funeral and Wake.

380 turned out for Pete’s Funeral.

A fitting Tribute for a lovely man.

Cal
5 Feb 2021

“I wonder which footy team Pete supported?”

Renee Anne LONGFORD

| 18/05/2021

Renee Anne LONGFORD

NSW Goulburn Police Academy PREP Class # 268

Married to NSWPF Member Sgt Peter Cotton, # ?????

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 31467

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 17 November 1996 ( aged 19 years & 20 days )( spent 5 months, 29 days at Academy )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 16 May 1997 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 18 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1/c – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2008?

Final Rank: Sergeant

Stations: ?, Liverpool GDs( 22 Division )( May 1997 – 2000 ), Cabramatta GDs( 34 Division )( 2000 – ? )( involved in Operation Puccini ), Picton GDs ( Sgt )( 35 Division ), Bowral ( 2008 – death )

Service: From 17 November 1996 to 24 January 2012 = 15 years, 2 months, 7 days Service

Awards: No find on Australian Honours system

Born: Friday 28 October 1977

Died on: Tuesday 24 January 2012

Cause: Cancer ( Angiosarcoma )

Age: 34 years, 2 months, 24 days

Event Date: Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer since late 2010

Funeral date: Friday 10 February 2012 @ 12.30pm

Funeral location: St John’s Anglican Church, Menangle Rd, Camden, NSW

Buried at: Cremated – Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, NSW

Memorial: NSW Police Force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, E10 ( right wall )

Renee Anne LONGFORD, Renee LONGFORD — Photo: Courtesy of **Joe Stanioch** # 14194 Liverpool Police History

RENEE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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This is a song I ( Tom Longford ) started writing for Renee when she was first diagnosed with Angiosarcoma.

After completing the first verse, I had optimistically hoped that each subsequent verse would be brighter than the last, and that the song would eventually include a happy ending.

Unfortunately, I was never given the opportunity to add anything positive for the rest of Renee’s battle.

I finished the song after we lost Renee and shared it with our Parents and our Brother.

I hope to one day record it properly with my band – but at this stage, if you’re interested in listening, you’ll just be hearing a version recorded via web-mic on my laptop.

Sergeant Longford, of Picton, died on January 24 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer since late 2010.

She served as a police officer for 14 years and worked at Liverpool and Cabramatta before she began working at Bowral in 2008.

Superintendent Worboys said Sergeant Longford would be remembered as an excellent communicator who was positive about her duties, with no task ever too big or small.

“Sergeant Longford was the sort of officer that police commanders just want to have around,” he said.

“Renee was just as good at chasing and catching criminals as she was comforting victims of crime.

“She will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with her family.”

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LONGFORD, Renee Anne

28.10.1977 – 24.1.2012

Beloved wife of Peter,

loving Mum of Dean, Jake and Emma.

Very much loved daughter of Dell and John,

loved sister of David & Nat, and Tim & Alison.

Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Aged 34 years

Forever in our hearts

RENEE’s relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in St John’s Anglican Church, Menangle Road, Camden on Friday, 10th February 2012, commencing at 12.30pm.

Following the service the cortege will proceed to Forest Lawn Crematorium.

In lieu of flowers, donations to cancer research would be appreciated, a donation box will be available at the church.

Macarthur Lady Funerals Family

Owned & Operated Narellan/Camden 4647 9294

Campbelltown 4648 4388

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Published in The Daily Telegraph on Feb. 6, 2012.

Renee LONGFORD Obituary (2012) – The Daily Telegraph

February 14 2012 – 5:20AM

‘Humbling’ farewell to policewoman

Nick Bielby

Sgt Longford died on January 24 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer since late 2010.

She served as a police officer for 14 years and worked at Liverpool and Cabramatta before she began working at Bowral in 2008.

Sgt Longford and husband Peter Cotton, a police officer based at Picton, have three children, Dean, Jake and two-year-old Emma.

Sgt Cotton said his wife was also step mother to two of his children from a previous relationship.

About 500 people attended the service at St John’s Anglican Church in Camden, among those Sgt Longford’s colleagues, some wearing plain clothes and others in uniform.

Sgt Cotton said the rain stopped when his wife was brought to the family home before the funeral and the wet weather held off until after the service.

A police guard of honour saluted Sgt Longford as she was taken into the church and Sgt Cotton said it was only when leaving that he realised how many people had come to pay their respects to his wife.

“They lined the road way and it surprised me on the way out because I knew how many people we had left behind (in the church).

“I’ve done a lot of police funerals in my time and it was one of the biggest I had been to let alone been involved with.”

Sgt Cotton said a second service was then held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Leppington, where the police guard of honour continued the display respect.

He said Goulburn LAC commander Superintendent Gary Worboys and family friends Ben and Tim Mallott were among those who spoke about Sgt Longford at the service.

Supt Worboys said Sgt Longford’s funeral was a fitting tribute to her dedication to her job as a police officer.

He said Sgt Longford would be remembered as an excellent communicator that was positive about her duties, with no task ever too big or small.

“Sgt Longford was the sort of officer that police commanders just want to have around,” he said.

“Renee was just as good at chasing and catching criminals as she was comforting victims of crime.

“She will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with her family.”

Sgt Cotton said the service was the best the family could have hoped for.

“It was quite humbling and quite fitting.

“I’m very proud that she’d touched the hearts of so many people.”

‘Humbling’ farewell to policewoman | Southern Highland News | Bowral, NSW

March 15 2011 – 10:28PM

Officer fights against cancer

Ben McClellan

RENEE LONGFORD isn't letting an aggressive form of cancer plaguing her body defeat her. — RENEE LONGFORD isn’t letting an aggressive form of cancer plaguing her body defeat her.

Tracey Bailey, Jill Linford, Dareen Farr and Renee and Emma Longford catch up at Bowral Police Station last week.Photo by Ben McClellan — Tracey Bailey, Jill Linford, Dareen Farr *( # 23446 )* and Renee and Emma Longford catch up at Bowral Police Station last week.Photo by Ben McClellan

The Bowral police sergeant, who has been off work since September last year, dropped in on some of her colleagues last week to thank them and the community for all the money raised to help her family.

A fundraising dinner at Mittagong RSL last November along with a host of smaller events and donations raised $47,255.

The family lives in Picton and a fundraising bowls day, where everyone was asked to don Ms Longford’s favourite colour yellow, was another success last December.

Ms Longford’s partner Peter Cotton, also a police officer , has retuned to work at Camden. The couple have five children between them.

The couple has three children, including a one-year-old, and Mr Cotton has two children from a previous relationship.

The 33-year-old has been an officer for 13 years and served at Liverpool and Cabramatta before moving to Bowral as a sergeant in October, 2008.

Ms Longford used the visit to publicly thank the Highlands community.

“Thanks to the business community for their donations and all my colleagues who have been fantastic,” she said.

“Thanks to Graeme Day for hosting the night and Tony Fountain for running the auction.”

Ms Longford has undergone six rounds of chemotherapy and she said the cancer around her hips and spine has stopped growing.

She said she was considering using an experimental kidney transplant drug that could help.

While she would never walk the beat again she was focused on getting back to work.

“I’d love to get back to work,” she said.

Bowral colleague Jill Linford said the station had been overwhelmed by the support the community had shown.

“It’s really, really nice,” she said.

Sergeant Darren Farr, one of the longest serving officers at Bowral, said he didn’t realise how much support was out in the community for the police.

Longford appeal

A BANK account has been opened with the BDCU to help Renee Longford and her family:

BSB: 802 101. ACCOUNT: 352 583. A/c NAME: Renee Longford Appeal

southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/1070377/officer-fights-against-cancer/

Summer Cruise Benefit Night

Saturday 15 January 2011

The Club hosted a Cruise Night on Saturday 15 January 2011 with proceeds going to Renee Longford, the daughter of one of our life members, John Longford.

Renee was recently diagnosed with an aggressive type of bone cancer. The Club members decided to help by organising a cruise night at our clubrooms with all proceeds going to Renee.

The night started about 6.00pm and it wasn’t long before the car park was filled with Hot Rods, Customs and American Muscle Cars. There were many more vehicles parked in the street. All in all there were in excess of 100 cars.

The Flattrakkers provided the music for the evening and the kids were entertained with a giant jumping castle. The members were kept busy cooking the BBQ for the crowd of over 500 people. A monster raffle was held during the night with prizes donated by various members and other supporters of the evening.

It was a great night which was enjoyed by all and we thank everyone for their support. We were able to hand Renee an amount of $3000.00 which will assist her and her family during this difficult time.

A special thanks must go to Mick and Pam Cooley who co-ordinated the night as well as all the members who donated items for the raffle.

Here are a few photos taken during the night.

Summer Cruise Benefit 3

Summer Cruise Benefit 5

Summer Cruise Benefit 6

Summer Cruise Benefit 4

Summer Cruise Benefit 1

Summer Cruise Benefit 2

2011 Events | Drag-ens Hot Rod Club | Members Website

Raymond Charles ROBINSON

| 18/05/2021

Raymond Charles ROBINSON

AKA ROBBO

Late of ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 138C

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16203

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 January 1974 ( aged 20 years, 4 months, 26 days )( 6 weeks at Academy )

Probationary Constable- appointed 25 February 1974 ( aged 20 years, 6 months, 6 days )

Constable – appointed 25 February 1975

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 February 1979

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 25 February 1983

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1989?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector ( Section 66 appointment )

Final Rank = Sergeant ?/Class

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Stations: ?, Darlinghurst GDs ( 3 Division )( 1970s ), ?, Blacktown HWP ( 27 Division )( late 1980s ), ?, Blacktown District Office, Fairfield ( 34 Division )( 1990s ),

Service: From 14 January 1974 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )

Commendation for Brave Conduct – granted 25 March 2013 from Coomba Park, NSW ( Mr Raymond ROBINSON ) – Unknown if this is ‘our’ Robbo

Born: Wednesday 19 August 1953

Died on: Monday 18 January 2021 @ 9.15am

Age: 67 years, 4 months, 30 days

Cause: Cancer – ( Type = ? )

Event location: ?

Event date: ? TBA

Funeral date: Friday 29 January 2021 @ 3pm

Funeral location: Grey Gum International Cafe’, 8679 Putty Rd, Putty, NSW

His wife Fay, and family, have chosen this location as it was a favourite destination for Robbo on his weekly bike ride.

It has been suggested the proposed dress is neat casual and wear medals if desired. The funeral will be conducted outdoors and I am advised that Putty is about 90Km from Windsor and is outside Sydney Metro area.

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )

Raymond Charles ROBINSON, Ray ROBBO, Ray ROBINSON — **19 March 2017**

ROBBO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Condolences to his wife, Fay, and daughter Ashley.

Harley Willox

Admin ( Cops own Motorcycles )

VALE

This morning at 9.15am EDST, Monday the 18 January 2021. The world became a sadder place and contains a great void in the hearts of many.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform all of the passing of:-

Raymond C. ROBINSON

“Robbo”

19/08/1953 – 18/01/2021

Registered No: 16203

Sergeant Retired, New South Wales Police Force

Class No: 138 14/01/1974 – 25/02/1974 Attested Pro/Constable

25/02/1975 Confirmed to Constable

25/02/1979 Promoted to Constable 1st Class

25/02/1983 Promoted to Senior Constable

Promoted to Sergeant 1989

Section 66 Inspector

What can I say Robbo was a close friend to myself and many others and a brother of the Thin Blue Line. He will be sadly missed by one and all even those that did not have the honour of meeting him in person. He was a larger than life character and a mentor to many in Law Enforcement and the Motorcycling world.

Robbo has ridden on ahead to check the roads and rides for those of us that will eventually join him.

R.I.P Brother, Til Valhalla

Funeral arrangements will be posted once they come to hand. Please keep Fay, Ashley and Robbo’s extended family in your thoughts and prayers at this of saddest time.

Harley Willox

Class 138, 16223

Ray Robinson back row second from left

Redfern Police Academy
**Class 138** of Feb 1974
**BACK ROW** ( L – R )
Andrew **McCOULLOUGH** # 16176, **Raymond** **ROBINSON** # 16203, ?, Barry **ODMARK** # 16219, ?, ?, ?, ?, **Sue BRENNAN** P/W 0190
**MIDDLE ROW**:
?, ?, ?, ?, Ray **POTTER** # 16327, ?,?, ?, ?, ?
**FRONT ROW**:
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, D.S. ( STEVE ) **PACKER** # 16225, ?,?, ?, ?

RL Vanderpool

Ray leaves a legacy that extends literally around the globe, his life brought so many people together that formed so many new friendships it is amazing, but then that is Robbo, amazing. We will miss you, but not forget you. R.I.P..