Wife to Retirement NSWPF member Mark Vandergraaf # 20835 ( Mounted Unit )
AKA ?
Late of Engadine, NSW
Second Police woman into the GP ( General Purpose ) Dog Squad
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 231
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst. # 99295
Regd. # 24597
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1987 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 2 days )
Constable – appointed 11 December 1988
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Second Police woman into the GP ( General Purpose ) Dog Squad, Botany Bay GDs & Part time OSG ( Operational Support Group ), Botany Bay EDO ( Educational Development Officer ( Sgt ) – Retirement 7 September 2007
Service: From? ? pre December 1987? to7 September 2007 ( HOD ) = 19+ years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Thursday 9 June 1966
Died on: Saturday 22 August 2020
Age: 54 years, 2 months, 13 days
Cause: Cancer – Lung ( diagnosed only 3 months earlier )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 27 August 2020 @ 10am
Funeral location: St John Bosco Church, 46 Waratah Rd, Engadine, NSW
Unless already registered with the funeral home, friends and former colleagues are unable to attend as the family have reached their 100 attendee limit
FUNERAL SERVICE WAS LIVE STREAMED – AT THE TIME & Directly by the family as the Church does NOT have these facilities.
( 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: ? ( Woronora Cemetery ? )
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
LOUISE 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.
Deepest condolences to Mark, their 3 boys and other friends and family.
Louise competed in the Female Hockey ‘United Team’ for the ANZ Australasian & Emergency Police Games. She also played in the Mixed Hockey, Indoor Rowing, Indoor Rowing ‘Mixed’, Indoor Rowing ‘Pairs’ & Indoor Rowing ‘Individual’.
She also competed in Surf Life Saving Masters 2003 Carnival in the 35 – 39 Female Ironwoman where she placed 3rd in the Final round.
She also competed in Surf Life Saving Masters 2005 Carnival in the 35 – 39 Female Ironwoman where she placed 5th in the Final round.
In 2006 – 2007 Surf Life Saving Season, Louise gained a 3rd place in the 40 – 44 years female Board race for Elouera Club.
At the time of publication, nothing further, than what is above, is known about this woman or her career.
Cal
Michael Anthony RAYMOND AM
| 26/08/2020
Doctor Michael Anthony RAYMOND AM
AKA Tony
Late of West Pennant Hills, NSW
New South Wales Police Force – Manager within the Forensic Services Group ( Civilian )
Regd. # 9734950
Final Rank = Manager
Stations: Forensic Service Group ( Scientific )
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: Member of the Order of Australia ( AM ) – Granted 26 January 2010
For service to forensic science in the field of law enforcement through the development of technological advances, including blood pattern analysis and DNA-related identification, and through leadership and advisory roles.
Commissioner’s Commendation – for Service ( 2016 / 2017 )
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Sunday 23 August 2020
Age: 70 years,
Cause: Cancer – ( Type ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 2 September 2020 @ 10am
Funeral location: Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW
Funeral will be Live Streamed and later uploaded to this Memorial.
( 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 ( August 2020 )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Doctor Michael Anthony RAYMOND AM – Standing on far right.
Dr “Tony” Raymond has just passed away after a battle with Cancer
Dr Raymond was appointed as the first civilian director of the Forensic Services Group in the late 90s and although “Director” held the equivalent rank of Assistant Commissioner In charge of over 1000 police and civilians.
Tony was responsible for pioneering new forensic techniques in NSW such as Luminol and other chemical techniques seen on shows such as CSI.
He introduced civilians into SOCO positions ( Scene of Crime Officers ) and robotics into DNA laboratories in NSW and introduced Nationally accredited tertiary training for Forensic Crime Scene Examiners.
Tony was also a world recognised Blood Splash Expert and gave evidence in many forums including judicial reviews.
Tony also became NSW police first chief scientist.
Tony’s association in various roles went for around 20 years.
We thank you for your vision, foresight and aid in bringing many, many criminals to justice.
Paul Owen COSGRIFF
| 26/08/2020
Paul Owen COSGRIFF
AKA COSSIE
Late of Port Stephens, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 203
‘The First Class at the new Goulburn Police Academy ‘
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 21453
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on ? ? 1984
Probationary Constable- appointed 20 July 1984
Constable – appointed 20 July 1985
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 1991 ( YES – Class at Goulburn Academy – 1989 )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, TRG Training Course – Goulburn Academy ( 1985 ), Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ), Blacktown ( 27 Division ), Quakers Hill – Retirement
Service: From? ? ? to 16 July 2004 = 21 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 30 August 2000 ( DetSenCon )
Born: Friday 30 December 1955
Died on: Sunday 23 August 2020
Age: 64 years, 7 months, 24 days
Cause: Cancer – ( type ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 28 August 2020 @ 2pm.
Funeral location: Port Stephens Uniting Church, 174 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay, NSW
Funeral will be Live Streamed. Live Stream link is HERE
( 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: ?TBA
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
COSSIE 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.
It is with a great sadness that we advise of the passing of one of our Life Members and former well respected coaches of our Cambo family Paul Cosgriff.
Our love and thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends at this very sad time.
So very sad absoulote champion man coach of our 2003 A reserve grade winning grand final,,sending my love to the cosgrove family you will never be forgotton legend!!!!
Paul was a Cambo boy at heart coached trained and gave his all to all the boys that came to him over the years. To Lyn and family my thoughts are with you. Frances Kilroy Brandie
Wow.. Such sad news. Was a great bloke. He turned a lot of lives around with his guidance on and off the field. Much love to the Cosgriff family. RIP mate…
Sad news for the family, thinking of them at this time. I remember when Paul started at Cambo, and over the years we were there Paul helped Tom with his teams.
What a great man cosy was. He will will be missed. My thoughts are with the family. RIP
Neil Aris Rest In Peace Cossie so many great memories. Condolences to Mitch, Lyn and the rest of The Cosgriff family. https://www.facebook.com/CamboJRLC/
Mitch Cosgriff Cambo – Cambridge Park Junior Rugby League Club Mitch Cosgriff our thoughts are with you and the family mate ! A true Cambo legend your dad mate. https://www.facebook.com/CamboJRLC/
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart we share the news of the passing of one of our brothers Paul “Cossie” Cosgriff.
We pass on our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Cossie played a big part in getting our club to where it is today and for that we are forever grateful.
You will be sadly missed old mate.
Rest In Peace Brother.
RIP Cossie, you were a bloody good man and a friend to a lot of Masters people, not just with your club. I have fond memories of you mate, you will never be forgotten.
Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Cossie a few years ago he was a well known figure of our club, it was because of you mate the CCBULLDOGS have moved in the direction that they are in today and we will all be forever greatfull , he was a true…
( 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: C .R. Smyth & Son Funeral Services, 216 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
AMIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
AMIE May Be entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Here is Amie Clark’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Amie Clark (Cessnock, New South Wales), who passed away on August 14, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
It breaks my heart to inform everybody here that Aims passed last night (August 14th) at about 8.30pm.
She really deteriorated in the last week or so and we were forced to sedate her a couple of days ago. She was given hours then but still fought and held on for another 2 days. Which to everybody who knows her or has followed her journey, it’s no surprise.
Our daughter Miela and myself were beside her holding her hand, kissing her and telling her we love her with all our hearts right up to her last little breath.
I will do another post about her at a later date and will also put up a post of her funeral details for those attending or wanting to view the stream.
“I Love and miss you so much more then words could ever express, my love. Rest easy, and pain free. Help me guide our beautiful family through life from the stars babe. I love you”.
Service ( 1 ): From25 October 1992 to16 November 1996 = 4+ years Service
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Rank ( 2 ): Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 27 July 1998 ( Aged 32 Years, 7 Months & 14 Days )
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant
Stations: ( 2 ) Quakers Hill ( GD’s & Dets ( SenCon 2002 ) ), Counter Terrorism Command ( 2004 – 2006 ), Mt Druitt LAC ( 27 division )( DetSgt )( 2006 – August 2010 ), The Hills PAC ( Police Area Command ) – Quakers Hill ( DetSgt – Investigations Manager ( 2013 )( August 2010 – 11 August 2020 )
( This Michael ALLEN did NOT work at Wagga Wagga )
Service ( 2 ): From27 July 1998 to11 August 2020 = 22+ years Service
Total Service = 26+ years Service
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Awards: National Medal – granted ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Medal – granted on ? ? ?
1st Clasp to New South Wales Police Medal – granted on ? ? ?
2nd Clasp to New South Wales Police Medal – granted on ? ? ?
National Police Service Medal – granted on ? ? ?
Unit Citation for Investigations into the Blue Mountains Bush Fires of 2013
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Born: Monday 13 December 1965
Died on: Tuesday 11 August 2020
Age: 54 years, 7 months, 29 days
Cause: Cancer – ( type ? ) – diagnosed whilst Serving at The Hills PAC
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 20 August 2020 @ 11am
Funeral location: Castlebrook Memorial Park, Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW
This funeral was Live Streamed and is available upon request.
( Whilst all friends and former colleagues are invited to attend, due to current NSW Government COVID-19 restrictions, the maximum number of people allowed at a funeral or memorial service is 100 people. This number must also take into account that there should be no more than one person per 4 square metres of space within a venue. Additional mourners gathering outside the chapel may only do so with permission. )
Valedictory read by Supt. Jason JOYCE / JOICE
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( 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
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
MICHAEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
MICHAEL MIGHT BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
NSW Redfern / Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 103 & 2520
Regd. # ‘Q’ 8363
For the purposes of this website ‘Q’ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Commenced Training on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 30 March 1905
Constable – appointed 1 April 1906
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 May 1914
Senior Constable – N/A ( No such Rank )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 October 1926
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 12 November 1941
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: Murwillumbah ( 28 April 1905 ), Mullumbimby, Hillston ( 1907 ), Murray District ( 13 December 1913 ), Metropolitan District: ( 13 April 1916 ) – Redfern, Paddington, Randwick, Botany ( Crown Sgt ), Darlinghurst – Retirement
Service: From 30 March 1905to10 March 1944 = 29 years Service
Awards: Imperial Service Medal ( Imperial ) – granted 11 August 1944 ( Sgt 2/c )
Commissioners Commendation: Awarded on 27 April 1939 for his part in the disastrous bush fires during December, 1938 and January 1939.
Appointed Justice of the Peace – 1946
Served in the Boar War – April 1902 – August 1902
Born: 10 March 1884 , Moulamein, NSW
Died on: Thursday 10 December 1953
Age: 70
Cause: Carcinoma of the stomach ( Cancer )
Event location: his residence, 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery, NSW
Event date: Thursday 10 December 1953
Funeral date: Friday 11 December 1953 @ 2.45pm
Funeral location: St Andrews Church of England, Rosebery
Funeral Parlour: Thomas Dixon P/Ltd. Undertaker = T. Moncrief.
Ashes taken to Urana, NSW & buried with his wife – Jessie TAMLYN. ( DoD = 19 June 1938 )
Grave location:
GPS: -35.3110259521874 146.25799840606
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ? Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
Retired Sgt 2/C ( NSWPF ) William David HANNA was buried with his wife, Jessie, after his death on 10 December 1953. Jessie predeceased him by 20 years. William ( also known by the nickname of ‘Barlow’ ) was cremated at the Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, and his ashes later buried with Jessie. May they forever Rest In Peace together.
WILLIAM 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.
William David HANNA was the third child born to David HANNA and Susan Anna SMITH. He was born on the 10th March 1884 at Woorooma Station, Moulamein NSW.
After his Boer War service in 1902, the next recorded record of his life was on 12 July 1903 when he reported the death of his brother, John Alfred Hanna at the Jerilderie Hotel NSW Australia.
As a returned soldier he was offered a career in the NSW Police Force, and was appointed as an Ordinary Constable on the 1 April 1906, (information obtained from the NSW Police Gazette dated 11 July 1906).
His service number was 8363 and he was posted to the far North Coast country towns of Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby. A few years later he was posted to Hillston, in far western NSW.
Members of the HANNA family knew him by the nickname of “Barlow”.
On the 31st March 1908 he married Jessie TAMLYN in the Mount Hope district of NSW.
William and Jessie had three children. William David Gregory was born in Condobolin during 1909. The second child born was Grace May Dorothy who was born on 16 December 1911 at Hay NSW. The third child Jessie Margaret was born at Urana NSW on the 14th June, 1913.
When John Alfred Carroll HORGAN moved from Jerilderie NSW in the late 1920’s, to take up a job the GPO in Sydney, he boarded with his uncle, William David HANNA, who was a Crown Sergeant by this time, in the NSW police force. He resided at 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery NSW where it was common for relatives to arrive at his home and stay for whatever time they liked.
A family source advised that Uncle Barlow’s relatives and friends would visit on a Saturday and drink beer in the garage.
When transferred to Sydney NSW William David held postings at Darlinghurst, Redfern, Paddington, Randwick and Botany Police Stations as a Crown Sergeant.
Molly HORGAN recalls that when she was completing her nursing certificate during the 1940’s at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst, she would often receive a visit from Crown Sergeant William HANNA, just to see if she was alright and making sure she had everything she needed.
Molly also knew him as Barlow and stated he was a wonderful caring man.
Crown Sergeant William HANNA was professionally acquainted with Sydney’s major underworld figures of the day. He was also a member of the Orange Lodge and Masonic Lodge.
He was sent to the Hunter Valley Region on several occasions for Bush Fire control and Law and Order at times of the infamous Coal Miners Strikes during the 1930’s.
On one occasion he was severely beaten in a brawl and finished up in Hospital. His family could not get near him because of the number of Chinese residents holding a vigil around his bed side. He had an affiliation with the Chinese population and believed they were good citizens.
William David HANNA owned three houses in Sydney; I have located five addresses that he lived at in Sydney: one a flatette above the Lynx Service Station on the corner of Gardeners Road and Tunstall Ave, Kensington, another residence at 155 Botany Road, Botany, “Akaroa” Mount Street, Randwick,
The Sands Directory of 1917 and 1918 recorded his address as Mort Street, Randwick and his final residence at 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery.
My sister Valerie recalls that she and our mother visited Uncle Barlow in Sydney. As children my sisters would be threatened with “uncle Barlow”when they misbehaved.
William David HANNA died aged 70 on the 10 December 1953 at his Rosebery NSW residence.
His death certificate states he was a widower, married at the age of 25 to Jessie TAMLYN at Mount Hope NSW. He died of a carcinoma of the stomach, which he suffered with for two years and was under the care of a Doctor John C. RADFORD.
He was cremated on the 11th December 1953 at the Eastern Suburbs Crematorium. The undertaker was T. Moncrief, Reverend J.A Ross, Church of England Minister conducted the service and C. Higgins was a witness to the cremation.
His ashes were taken to Urana NSW and buried with his wife Jessie TAMLYN. His death certificate gives his daughter Jessie HANNA as the informant of his death and also gave 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery as her address.
Career of William David HANNA 1902 – 1944.
Boer War Service 1902
Labourer 1903-1905
Joined the NSW Police Force: 30 March 1905
Promotions NSW Police Force:
Constable 1 April 1906
Constable First Class 13 May 1914
Sergeant 3rd Class 1 October 1926
Sergeant 2nd Class 12 November 1941
Retired From NSW Police Force 10 March 1944
Stations Appointed to:
Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, Hay (all NSW Country areas) Botany, Darlinghurst, Paddington, Redfern (Sydney Metropolitan Region).
Commissioners Commendation:
Was awarded on the 27 April 1939 for his part in the disastrous bush fires during December, 1938 and January 1939.
Special Award:
For his military service in the Boer War – April 1902 to August 1902.
Retirement:
Retired on the 10th March 1944
From The NSW Police Force.
Awarded the Imperial Service Medal on 11 August, 1944 from the King of England in recognition of the meritorious services rendered.
Appointed as a Justice of The Peace 1946
Death:
Died 10 December 1953 at 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery NSW.
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Trooper William David HANNA – 22 – 3rd NSW Imperial Bushmen- Boer War 1902
In 1902 William David HANNA then aged 18 enlisted in the Colonial Army to fight against the Boers in South Africa.
William HANNA like so many other young men lied about his age stating he was 20 years old to get into the colonial army. He gave his occupation as “station hand” and was a Trooper in the 3 NSW Imperial Bushmen with the service number of 22.
This contingent of soldiers, arrived in South Africa and when peace was declared, immediately returned to Australia. He was awarded the Queens South Africa Medal, with clasps serving at Belmont, Transvaal, Rhodesia and South Africa, 1902.
Records of The 3rd New South Wales Imperial Bushmen gave the following information:”
In January 1902 a new squadron for the Regiment was formed in Cape Town from Australians already in the country, as was another squadron in February. This brought the strength of the regiment to 500.
About 1,000 men in total are thought to have served in the unit, although it had no more than 600 at any time.
During May 1902 some of the men whose time had expired returned to Australia in the transport Ansonia but many more, and all the officers, volunteered for further service.
200 Victorian Riverina Bushmen, raised by J. S. HORSFALL, reinforced those who stayed. (I believe that his future brother-in-law, John Joseph HORGAN were part of this 200 being from the Riverina Area).
William’s older brother John Alfred HANNA was also serving in South Africa at the time with the 3rd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (NSW)
The regiment spent the remainder of its time serving with William’s column in west Transvaal, until peace was declared in June 1902.
On 12 July 1902 the regiment sailed from Durban, Natal, for Australia, on board the transport Drayton Grange arriving in Sydney on 11 August”
Boer War Discharge
Boer War Record
Boer War Medal
William David and Jessie HANNA taken shortly before Jessie’s death in 1938. They were on their way to a wedding.
William David HANNA’s backyard garden at 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery. Note the air raid bunker that was built during the war years when Sydney was under threat. Photo taken circa early 1950’s.
A Studio Photo of Constable William David HANNA taken 1n 1907/1908.
William David HANNA (second from left standing) aged 22. Photo taken in 1906 when he was stationed at Mullumbimby Police Station NSW.
Sergeant William David HANNA (standing middle row on left) taken at North Rothbury, Hunter Valley NSW during the infamous coal miners strike on the 1930’s.
Taken during Coal Miners strike during 1930’s Hunter Valley NSW. William David HANNA seated in the middle of the front row.
Crown Sergeant William HANNA, his daughter-in-law Elva MOORE with baby Gordon in about 1944
This is William David HANNA during 1947. He is holding his newly born grandaughter Yvonne, the daughter of Grace (nee HANNA) and Douglas BRENNAN.
This is the letter advising William David HANNA that he had been awarded the Imperial Service Medal.
These are the medals awarded to William David HANNA. His 1902 Boer War service medal on the left and his Imperial Service Medal on the right.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Friday 11 December 1953, page 20HANNA, William David.-December 10. 1953, at his residence, 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery ( late of N.S.W. Police Dept.).Relict of the late Jessie Hanna, beloved father of David, Grace ( Mrs. D. Brennan ) and Marie, and dear uncle of Neville Tamlyn, aged 70 years.At rest.11 Dec 1953 – Family Notices – Trove
Mark Douglas LAVERS
| 26/08/2020
Mark Douglas LAVERS
AKA ?
Late of Jamberoo, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 170
NSW Police Uniform # 8148
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 19430
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on 19 January 1981 ( aged 22 years, 8 months & 18 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 6 April 1981 ( aged 22 years, 11 months & 5 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 6 April 1986
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 July 1995
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( skipped )
Inspector – appointed ? ? ? ( skipped )
Chief Inspector – appointed 14 September 2003 ( Section 66 ) – appointment confirmed on 10 November 2003
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: 5 December 2020 ( tentative )
( 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 )
Our deepest condolences to his wife, Chris Lavers, and family.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Inspector Ken McDonald presenting a Presentation Board to Retired C/Inspector Mark Lavers at the Send Off with Chris Lavers to the right.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Inspector Ken McDonald presenting a Presentation Board to Retired C/Inspector Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Insp Brian Wyver speaking of Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
Mark LAVERS – Leaving Wollongong Police Station, for the last time, as a Chief Inspector of NSWPF, with his wife.
Mark LAVERS – Officially an Old Bastard with his Government ‘Seniors Card’
Student missing off City Beach in Wollongong
MICHELLE HOCTOR
A massive search-and-rescue operation has been launched after a Saudi Arabian student went missing during a late-night swim at City Beach in Wollongong.The University of Wollongong student was on a night out with friends to celebrate his 25th birthday when he and two others went for a swim at 2am today.Wollongong Police Inspector Mark Lavers said the friends entered the surf just south of the City Beach Function Centre and became caught in a rip.
March: Liberian refugee missing off City Beach Two managed to return to shore, however the 25-year-old was dragged south by the current. “The missing person was hit by a couple of heavy waves,” Insp Lavers said. His friends last saw him 30m offshore, opposite the WIN Entertainment Centre. Last month a 19-year-old Liberian refugee, Patrick Koffa, vanished at the same beach while swimming with friends at night. He was caught in a rip after entering the water about 9pm on March 8. His body was retrieved from the water a week later about 300m from where he was last seen. Today’s search resumed at 7am, although the continued rough conditions have complicated the search and delayed the arrival of the PolAir helicopter. Insp Lavers said a police motorbike would be brought in to scour the beaches while PolAir and the Water Police would search the ocean. “We are hoping the weather will clear because visibility is a bit ordinary because of the swell,” Insp Lavers said. The 25-year-old has been in Australia for six months and lives at the University of Wollongong’s International House. A group of about eight friends were keeping a vigil at the beach this morning.
A POLICEWOMAN was killed and her fiancé and colleague seriously hurt after a head-on collision yesterday – just 24 hours after the couple were engaged.
Wollongong Constable Elise Krejci and her partner Senior Constable Brett Wright were returning from a week-long family holiday with Officer Wright’s three children when the crash occurred at Cataract, south west of Sydney.
Colleagues of the couple were the first emergency workers at the scene after their car slammed into another vehicle in heavy rain about 1.30pm yesterday.
Constable Krejci, 31, died at the roadside, while Senior Constable Wright was released and airlifted to Wollongong Hospital in a serious condition with spinal injuries.
The three children – aged 7, 10 and 13 – escaped with minor injuries.
Grieving colleagues said today the couple had been engaged only two days ago and were due to return to work this morning.
Many of the couple’s workmates were unaware they were engaged until after the accident.
The death of the popular young officer has rocked the Wollongong command, where Constable Krejci’s sister, Anna, also works.
Inspector Mark Lavers said the couple had been on a week-long family holiday and were returning home when the crash occurred.
“They were engaged two days ago,” Insp. Lavers said.
“They got the ring in the safe (here at the police station).
“We will have to give it back to her sister today, I suppose, or her father.”
Insp. Lavers said colleagues were shattered by the death.
“She (Elise) is a lovely girl. She has been with us for three years since she was on probation,” he said.
“Her sister also works here.
“A lot of people had worked with her and a lot of people are upset.”
Insp. Lavers said the couple’s Holden Commodore hit a patch of water on the road and aqua-planed before slamming into the side of on oncoming Ford Fiesta on Picton Rd.
The male driver of the Ford, a 23-year-old Leumeah man, suffered hip, leg and facial injuries and was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
His female passenger was taken to St George Hospital in serious condition with multiple injuries. Insp. Lavers said highway patrol colleagues of the two officers were the first at the scene.
He praised the professionalism of officers, who immediately realised their colleagues were involved.
A police Chaplin and psychologist were counselling officers.
Police from the Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and inquiries into the cause of the collision were continuing.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to police to contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Police are searching for a 10-year-old Bellambi girl who went missing on Saturday from a house in Wollongong. Tia Marie Hammond was last seen playing with her 12-year-old brother in the front garden of a family friend’s house on Corrimal St.At about 8.30am, Tia’s mother looked out the window to check on the children but was told by her son that Tia had ridden off on her pushbike. The mother hoped Tia would return home but after she failed to do so yesterday, she contacted police, said Wollongong police duty officer Inspector Mark Lavers.
Insp Lavers said two young girls said they saw Tia and another woman getting into a taxi on her street – Waley Ave, Bellambi – between 7pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, but he said this sighting was unconfirmed.
“At this stage we are reviewing CCTV footage from the (Crown St) mall,” Insp Lavers said.
“It could have been that she has been caught on CCTV, and we will also check her usual hang-outs, particularly the (Wollongong) youth centre.
“Tia is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, 150cm tall with a solid build and wavy shoulder-length brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a blue adidas jacket with three white stripes down the front, black Nike shorts and black and white slip-on shoes.
Police are concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who has any information on Tia’s whereabouts to contact Wollongong police on 4226 7899 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Wollongong Local Court today charged with a home invasion at Mangerton.
Chief Inspector Mark Lavers from Wollongong police says two men entered a house in Woodlawn Avenue at 5:00pm AEST yesterday armed with a baseball bat and a machete.
“They have entered the premises and demanded money. When no money was forthcoming, the males have left the premises with the victim’s mobile phone,” he said.
“A description of the white van used by the offenders was circulated by police radio. A short time later the pair was stopped by Lake Illawarra police in the vicinity of Primbee bypass.”
They were arrested and charged with the home invasion.
The 20-year-old man from Warilla was refused bail, while a 50-year-old man also from Warilla has been given conditional bail to appear in Court on October 7.
A serial child rapist who went on the run yesterday just hours after being released from jail has been nabbed near a Wollongong beach, south of Sydney, by an off-duty policeman.
Raymond Barry Cornwall breached his strict bail conditions yesterday evening, just half an hour after parole officers left him at his approved accommodation.
The 52-year-old was released from Sydney’s Long Bay jail on appeal after serving a 14-year sentence for four sexual attacks on females aged between 13 and 23, who he held at knifepoint.
He was due to undergo a program for sex offenders in jail for eight months, but the Court of Appeal overturned that Supreme Court ruling yesterday.
An off-duty officer recognised Cornwall this morning while jogging at Stanwell Park Beach, in north Wollongong, and approached him.
He called police, who arrested the sex offender about 8:00am (AEDT).
Under his 26 release conditions, Cornwall had to be supervised by parole officers, inform them of his movements, be at his address between 9:00pm and 6:00am (AEDT), and wear an electronic monitor on his ankle.
But the anklet was not fitted with GPS monitoring, so authorities were unable to find him before he removed it.
He was also ordered to accept psychiatric treatment, including anti-libidinal medication, and avoid public places regularly frequented by children.
Inspector Mark Lavers says Cornwall poses a potential risk to the public due to his behaviour.
“He’d removed his anklet so he’s breached his home detention order so he was therefore wanted by us,” he said.
“He’ll be dealt with by probation and parole, and by investigating detectives from Parramatta”.
Cornwall had been on a series of interim detention orders since his sentence expired, while the New South Wales Government applied to have him kept in jail for another five years.
In allowing his appeal yesterday, the court said the judge failed to make a clear finding that a lighter, five-year supervision order would not provide adequate protection.
The court noted Cornwall had undergone sex offender courses in jail.
But the move was condemned by the New South Wales Opposition, which said the Government had not developed the appropriate criteria for courts to decide if sex offenders deserve extended detention periods.
Cornwall is due to face Wollongong Local Court later today.
NSW Police Commissioner Scipione has congratulated the off-duty officer, whose efforts he says were “outstanding”.
“It just shows that police never are really off-duty,” he said.
Police have recovered seven rare monkeys stolen from a wildlife park south of Sydney on the weekend, but they are still looking for an eighth.
The four cotton top tamarins and four pygmy marmosets were stolen late on Saturday night from the park at Helensburgh.
Chief Inspector Mark Lavers says officers found three tamarins in a cage dumped in parkland in Auburn after seizing a car they believed was used in the theft.
“The monkeys were recovered in a fairly cold and distressed condition,” he said.
“They were returned to Symbio who then took them to the vet and a further four monkeys were located by detectives last night, again in the Auburn area.”
The Park’s owner, John Radnidge says the marmosets could have died had police not acted quickly.
“These animals come from a tropical rainforest climate and they need their heat and specialised diets,” he said.
“They were left in a paddock, they were freezing cold, the detectives were so concerned about their well being that they returned them to us at our Helensburgh premises under police escort.”
The four marmosets had been left at a veterinary clinic.
Police have yet to charge anyone over the theft and have asked for public help to find the remaining tamarin.
Detectives can be contacted via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 9 July 1973 ( Aged 24 years, 1 month & 1 days old )
Probationary Constable- appointed 12 August 1974 ( Aged 25 years, 2 months & 12 days old )
Constable – appointed 12 August 1975
Constable 1st Class – appointed? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 12 August 1983
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Police Driver Training Unit, ?, Police Rescue Squad – Retirement – 10 February 1994
Service: From 2 July 1973 to10 February 1994 = 20 years, 7 months, 8 days Service
Age at Retirement: 44 years, 8 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement: 26 years, 5 months, 13 days
Awards: National Medal – granted29 March 1991 ( SenCon )
Born: Tuesday 31 May 1949
Died on: Thursday 23 July 2020 @ 2am with family by his side.
Age: 71 years, 1 month & 22 days
Cause: Cancer – Liver & Spine – ( Type )?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 29 July 2020 @ 10am
Funeral location: Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Delhi Rd cnr Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW
Funeral Video available upon request
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( 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 )
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is know about this man at the time of publication.
Cal
31 July 2020
Shannon Mark HOLLIBONE
| 26/08/2020
Shannon Mark HOLLIBONE
AKA ?
Late of Coonabarabran, NSW
NSW Goulburn Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 45791
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on ? ? 2009 ( aged 35 )
Probationary Constable- appointed 17 December 2009 ( aged 35 years, 8 months & 11 days )
Constable – appointed 17 December 2010
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 17 December 2014
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: Pre NSWPF – VKG1 Communications Officer from March 1999 ( for 10 years ) as a Civilian.
Auburn GDs ( The Hills LAC ), Castle Hill, VKG ( Police Radio – 9 years ), Mudgee LAC, Western Region – Coonabarrabran LUK ( Lock-up-keeper )( from 18 May 2014 )
Service: From 17 December 2009 to 30 July 2020 = 11 years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system.
Police Commissioners Olympic citation ( 2000 )
Awarded the NSWPF 150th Sesquicentenary pin on 7 November 2012
The Hills Local Area Commanders acknowledgement of Good Police Work – Awarded on 19 May 2010 re Operation Amagula re comprehensive search of Eastern Creek Waste Management facility
NSW Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards – 29 September 2016 –
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( 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 ( July 2020 )
SHANNON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
SHANNONMIGHT LATER BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
The Police Association is extremely saddened at the passing of Senior Constable Shannon Hollibone registered number #45791.
Shannon was attached to the Western Region, working from Coonabarrabran.
After a long battle with cancer Shannon passed away overnight at only 46 years of age, after 11 years of dedicated service. Our thoughts are with Shannon’s partner Nicole, his wider family, friends and his brothers and sisters in blue.
While in care this week Shannon was presented with recognition of his service by both PANSW President Tony King and Commissioner of Police Mick Fuller.
Vale Shannon.
For every start of a journey, there must be an end. His journey has sadly come to an end on earth.
Friends, Family and loved ones are extremely sad and currently grieving as the news of his death was announced.
Shannon Hollibone cause of death is Cancer.
It is with incredible sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our friend and colleague has passed away. Celebrate his life, leave a kind word for him. Friends, Family and Loved ones has poured out their grieve and condolence to honour the passing away of the deceased.
NSW Police Officer Shannon Hollibone calls in to confirm he is cancer free after being diagnosed with bowel, liver and lung cancer and given just four months to live
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 237H ( Last of the 12 Week classes )
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst # 60629
Regd. # 25674
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on Monday 20 June 1988 ( aged 26 years, 6 months, 15 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 9 September 1988 ( aged 26 years, 9 months & 4 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Anti Theft Unit – Eastern Suburbs District (Bondi)( early 1990s ), Mascot Detectives ( early 1990s ), Broken Hill ( late 1990s ), Inverell, ( Sydney 2000 Olympics at Bondi Beach Volley Ball Venue ) – Disengagement on 26 August 2002
Service: From 20 June 1988 to26 August 2002 = 14 years, 2 months, 6 days Service
Age at Retirement: 40 years, 8 months, 21 days
Time in Retirement: 17 years, 10 months, 10 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Tuesday 5 December 1961
Died on: Monday 13 July 2020
Age: 58 years, 7 months & 8 days
Cause: Cancer – Brain. Diagnosed with Stage 4 in early 2019
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 July 2020 @ 1.3opm
Funeral location: Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St, Newcastle, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( 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: James Murray Funeral Directors, Broadmeadow, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
MUZZA 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.
By all accounts, Muzza was a very laid back character, a great Detective and loved his old Holden EH sedan.
He was, apparently, working for Border Force ( Customs ) since leaving NSW Police Force until recently due to a decrease in quality of life.
WILSON
MURRAY JAMES
“MUZZ”
Passed away peacefully 13th July 2020
Late of New Lambton
Formerly of Clovelly
Aged 58 Years
Dearly loved son of MARGARET and ARTHUR.
Much loved brother of DYANN, STEVE, and JANINE.
Loving uncle and great uncle of JOHN, HEIDI, LAURA, ADRIAN, OLLIE, JEMMA and loved nephew of BILL.
The relatives and friends of MUZZ are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of his Life to be held at Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St., Newcastle this
TUESDAY 21st July 2020 commencing at 1.30pm.
Please ensure that you arrive in time to leave your name and contact details on the attendance record in accordance to the current regulations.
To view the service via live stream go to https://www.jamesmurray.com.au/tribute-centre ( This link is NOT valid. I have contacted the Tribute Centre for the correct link. Cal )
James Murray Funeral Directors
Broadmeadow
0249 611 435
A beautiful service for beautiful, kind, funny and exceptional man. I first spotted Murray in Woolworths in Grafton and thought he was absolutely gorgeous – and he was, inside and out. We became friends but lost touch. We met up again some 20 years later and remained in contact . I was always amazed at what he was up to – he led such an interesting life and no doubt impacted on so many in good ways. A life well lived – he was loved by many. RIP Murray, Sally and Grace xx
Sally Rhodes 1 week ago
Murray – we will miss you. Such a beautiful soul. Strong and gentle man. A great friend. All our love, Stephen (Murphy) and Suzie. XXXX
Sue Blatchford 1 week ago
Murray was a man of very high personal and professional standards. He spent his life protecting others, putting the lives and well-being of others before his own. He had a sharp mind and a very dry wit. I will always remember sitting in his TV room filling in my notes while he was watching British Train Journeys. Murray made a statement about the presenter, Saying, ” That block can fight.” I looked at the TV and said, “How do you know that?” Murray said, says, yeah , he’s a really good fighter for sure!” Again l looked at the TV presented and notice the very bright hot pink trousers and fluro green shirt with red shinning shoes and l burst out laughing! I realised he was saying that the presenter had to be a great fighter to wear those clothes and survive. Such was the diversity of Murrays personality. I could honestly say that Murray always emitted a sense of safety and comfort whenever you were around him. It was difficult for him to accept the support as he was such an independent and strong person but eventually forged strong and lasting friendships in the least likely places. I feel blessed to have known him and grateful for the memories. RIP Murray, until we meet again.
Eleanor Poi 1 week ago
An Officer and a gentleman RIP In our prayers always Pete & Kaye Scott
Kaye Scott 1 week ago
Kind at heart, cherished by the heart. Deep in thought, thought of deeply. Explorer, adventure awaits you Murray. May your kindness, and sense of adventure bring you love and light in the next world. God bless love Jodie, Andrew and Andy xox
Jodie Conley 1 week ago
Muz Wilson was undoubtedly the coolest cop I ever met. He had a effortless way about him and was larger than life. That said he cared deeply about his profession and always did the right thing. The world is a lesser place without him in it Critch
Rob Critchlow 1 week ago
Muzza, there are no words that can describe the sadness all your friends and family feel. It would be hard pressed to find anyone who didn’t love and respect you mate, even the many crooks you ushered into the dock! You took me under your wing and were like a big brother when Bondi & Waverley Detectives joined as one, now known as Eastern Suburbs. Many a young Police Officer would later learn from your distinct style. I’ll always remember the numerous Sunday sessions at watering holes around the Eastern Suburbs and the occasional motor bike ride to various locations. A specific memory comes to mind when a few of us travelled by the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Broken Hill (19 hrs) to visit your new digs after you transferred there. Train cattle class wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Nevertheless, you showed us around and we had a ball..! As fate would later have it, we found ourselves living beside one another in Kirra (QLD) opposite the beach for a period of time before you headed up to the Northern Territory for work. You were taken to young. I am sorry that I am unable to attend your funeral service in person. I will be thinking of you, your family and the many memories whilst viewing on line. Rest in peace my friend. Cameron Miller (Burger)
Cameron Miller 1 week ago
RIP Muzza! Gone way too soon. A great bloke, great colleague and a true gentleman. We shared many laughs and work shifts together at Waverley! I’m sure there’s a cold beer or two and an immaculate EH Holden waiting for you in heaven ❤️ God Speed – you will be missed by many Xx
Sue Miller 2 weeks ago
Muzz – your beautiful cheeky smile will be so very missed by so so many xxx
Therese Craner 2 weeks ago
Murray was a great mate we went to South Grafton high school and shared a house in coogee Sydney in the Early 80s he was always fun .We would catch up every few years and fill in the gaps of our lives and what we were all up too in our adult life. He will be missed , he had the most amazing journeys for such a short life ❤❤❤ loved ya Muzz Essy XXX
Esmae Tillman (Law) 2 weeks ago
Mascot Detectives – 1995
Back L to R:
Murray Wilson # 25674[RIP], Terry O’Neill, Ken Yardy, Graham Maranda & Dave Laidlaw # 17809.
Front L to R:
Mark Braybrook, Peter Miller # 17160 – Chief Of Dets [RIP], Deb O’Reilly, Scott Bingham, Natalie Salter & Peter Whalan.