John Andrew BYERS

| 07/12/2020

John Andrew BYERS BM

AKA JB

Late of Narooma – formerly of Balgownie, NSW

Father to Mark BYERS ( NSWPF # 31622 )

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 113

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12889

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

Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1967 ( Aged 19 years, 1 month, 13 days )

Constable – appointed 11 January 1969 ( loss of 13 months Seniority )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 January 1973

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 11 January 1977

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 28 February 1986

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant

Stations: North Sydney ( 6 Division )(ProCst – 1967 ), Milton STP ( 1969 / 1970 ), Sutherland ( 24 Division ), Wollongong Police Rescue Squad ( O.I.C. ) – Retirement

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

Awards: Queens’ Commendation for Brave Conduct ( Imperial ) – granted 18 December 1973 – Apprehend an armed man

National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993 ( SenCon )

Bravery Medal ( BM ) – granted 9 August 1989 – Disarmed an offender after a car chase ( SenCon )

Sergeant John A. BYERS was Awarded a Bronze Medal for actions involving a vehicle fire at Corrimal on the 22 July 1995 ( Royal Humane Society of NSW )

Senior Constable John Andrew BYERS was Awarded a Certificate of Merit for actions involving a submerged vehicle at Audley Weir on the 8 September 1983 ( Royal Humane Society of NSW )

Constable John Andrew BYERS was Awarded a Certificate of Merit for actions involving a suicide at Sydney Harbour Bridge on the 20 August 1969 ( Royal Humane Society of NSW )

Born: Thursday 28 October 1948

Died on: Sunday 6 December 2020 during the p.m.

Age: 72 years, 1 month, 8 days

Cause: “Possibly” a Heart Attack whilst sleeping.

Had previously been treated for Cancer of the Bowel and had both knees replaced in 2015 together with a hip operation.

Event location: Home

Event date: Sunday 6 December 2020 during the p.m.

Funeral date: Tuesday 15 December 2020 @ noon

Funeral location: Hanson & Cole Funerals, Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW

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Funeral Parlour: Hansen & Cole, Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2020 )

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Sgt Manni VERSOZA ( Wollongong Police Rescue Squad OIC ) presenting a Retirement gift to Retired SenSgt John BYERS ( outgoing Wollongong Police Rescue Squad OIC ) — Sgt E.D. ‘Manni’ VERZOSA # 21301 ( Wollongong Police Rescue Squad OIC ) presenting a Retirement gift to Retired SenSgt John BYERS ( outgoing Wollongong Police Rescue Squad OIC )

SenSgt John BYERS & Sgt E.D. 'Manni' VERZOSA — SenSgt John BYERS & Sgt E.D. ‘Manni’ VERZOSA

John BYERS, JB, Johnny BYERS, PARAMEDIC PETER TO, A/O HELEN WELLS, SGT JOHN BYERS, A/O PAULINE CONROY, PARAMEDIC CLIFF BAKER<br /> 1990 — PARAMEDIC PETER TO, A/O HELEN WELLS, SGT JOHN BYERS, A/O PAULINE CONROY, PARAMEDIC CLIFF BAKER
1990

John BYERS, JB, Johnny BYERS, 1990<br /> SGT JOHN BYERS WITH A/O HELEN WELLS & UNKNOWN ENTRAPPED DRIVER. — 1990
SGT JOHN BYERS WITH A/O HELEN WELLS & UNKNOWN ENTRAPPED DRIVER.

John BYERS, JB, Johnny BYERS, UNKNOWN FIRE OFFICER, SGT JOHN BYERS, A/O ?, S/C GARY THOMPSON, PARAMEDIC TERRY MORROW, A/O TONY RYAN — UNKNOWN FIRE OFFICER, SGT JOHN BYERS, A/O ?, S/C GARY THOMPSON, PARAMEDIC TERRY MORROW, A/O TONY RYAN

John BYERS, JB, Johnny BYERS, A/O ?, PARAMEDIC ?, SGT ANDREW STEVENSON, SGT JOHN BYERS, A/O ?, CST 1/C RON LOUGHLAN. — A/O ?, PARAMEDIC ?, SGT ANDREW STEVENSON, SGT JOHN BYERS, A/O ?, CST 1/C RON LOUGHLAN.

John BYERS, JB, Johnny BYERS, 21 FEBRUARY 1991<br /> SGT JOHN BYERS, NEIL ELLIOTT & ? — 21 FEBRUARY 1991
SGT JOHN BYERS, NEIL ELLIOTT & ?

John BYERS with a NSCA ( National Safety Council Australia ) helicopter at Albion Park airport.

Dave PARSONS, Barry WHARTON, John BYERS — **Dave PARSONS**, Barry WHARTON, **John BYERS**

John Starling, Patrick Francis O’Brien ( PFOB ), John Byers

Barry Doherty

This morning I found out of the passing of a great mate and mentor, retired Senior Sergeant John ‘JB’ Byers BM.

I first met JB when I was a teenager and he was in the Rescue Squad with my old man ( Edward ‘Ted’ Doherty ).

I later worked with him at 24 Division when I graduated from the Academy.

JB was a hard as nails ‘old school’ cop, a true legend. I could not count the hours I have stood with him a crime scenes in the middle of the night. It was a running joke, if we got called out to any crime scene during the night we would always call JB for lighting regardless of if we needed it or not. We had some fun times over the years and drank many beers together. I’ll have one for you today mate.

All of the Doherty family’s thoughts and prayers are with JB’s beautiful wife Cath, his children Mark, Elizabeth and Karina and all of his grandchildren.

RIP mate.

John had both knees replaced in early 2015 and also had a hip replacement after that, together with a bout of Cancer of the Bowel.

Once he Retired from NSWPF, he moved to Narooma where he drove a taxi for many years.

He was a great bloke for a laugh, a great bloke to catch up with, a knowledgeable bastard who always had your back.

John – may you forever Rest In Peace mate.

Greg ‘Cal’ Callander

John is mentioned, in passing, in the book by Jason Byrnes – called:

Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal: An Extraordinary History

That entry, in the book, can be found HERE.

Peter Wallace

@PeterWallaceAU

An old copper I worked with has died; John Byers.

I went to a fatal with him once. He dived into the Hacking river at night and pulled two bodies out of a submerged car.

That took some guts.

He had multiple bravery awards.

No condolences please. Just know this hero lived.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Friday 19 May 1995, page 7

Injured bushwalker finally rescued

SYDNEY: The rescue of a 61-year-old bushwalker who had fractured her ankle while walking in the Morton National Park had turned into a large-scale operation which was hampered by bad weather and flooding.

Several attempts to reach the injured woman by air had failed due to cloud and heavy rain.

Swollen creeks had prevented an attempt to carry her out before she was airlifted to Nerriga with two of her rescuers at 2pm yesterday afternoon.

She was later taken to Shoalhaven Hospital.

Ulladulla police said yesterday that a further 30 rescuers had been sent to reach the rescue party with equipment to set up flying-foxes across the rivers and creeks.

The drama began on Tuesday, when the woman fell while walking with three companions on Mt Haughton in the Budawang Ranges.

A police spokesman said a South Coast Wilderness Society member had contacted Nowra police late that afternoon after he came across the party, and six rescuers walked in to meet them.

On Tuesday, Ulladulla police said the National Parks and Wildlife Service helicopter was unable to land in the area due to low cloud.

As a result, a further 13 rescuers joined the bushwalkers and the entire party attempted to walk out of the park late Wednesday.

Ulladulla police said the ground party managed to get about 1km because of swollen rivers and creeks.

They camped overnight and the 30 new rescuers tried to reach the party. The extra rescuers were to relieve some of the earlier crew and try to set up flying-foxes across the rivers.

A naval helicopter from Nowra airlifted 18 of the rescuers stranded by rising flood waters to Nerriga yesterday afternoon.

According to the rescue co-ordinator, Sergeant John Byers, the remaining rescuers would try to make their way out on foot.

“I hope to have them out tonight,” he said.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/130551713

Senior Constable John Andrew BYERS

New South Wales Police Force

On 30 March 1986 a number of police were called to apprehend a mentally disturbed man ( Horan ) who was driving a utility around Bathurst in a dangerous manner.

At the Perthville bridge there was a collision between a police truck and the utility and they became wedged on the approach.

The offender ( Horan ) got out holding a .303 rifle covered with material in his hands.

Senior Constable Byers crawled through the window and grappled with the offender.

He then fell to the ground and the offender broke free and fired at him.

The offender began to fire at the police, at which time Constable 1st Class Paul Mitchell Quinn was shot in the neck and killed instantly and Constable Ian Borland was seriously wounded.

Seeing him go to the back of his utility, Constable Byers fired back and got to his feet as the offender ran down the embankment and turned and fired again.

Constable Byers emptied his revolver, threw himself on the ground between the truck and the utility and reloaded.

The offender, Horan, was shot several times by police before being arrested and charged.

The offender threw his rifle aside and Constable Byers went to assist three other policemen as they arrested him.

By his actions, Senior Constable Byers displayed considerable bravery.

https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-01/19890809_-_bravery_-_biographical_notes.pdf

John Byers was not stationed in the area – but was rostered there for the Easter Mt Panorama Motor Cycle races and assisted other Police when this incident was happening.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 19 December 1973, page 9

Policeman wins bravery award

SYDNEY, Tuesday.

Constable 1st Class John Andrew Byers, of Wollongong Police, has been awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.

The Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler, announced today that the Queen had approved the award.

On February 28, this year, Constable Byers and Senior Constable E. J. ( Ted ) Beaver ( # 10097 ) went to Gladstone Avenue, Wollongong, to investigate a disturbance and the firing of rifle shots.

They saw a man seated in front of a house with a .22 calibre rifle which he pointed in their direction.

Before the weapon could be cocked, Constable Byers ran up to the man and wrested the rifle from his possession.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131699156

Dallas Warrick STIRTON

| 07/12/2020

Dallas Warrick STIRTON

AKA Dal, Dally, Dallai, Llama,

Late of ?

Nephew to Lance STIRTON # 6340

Cousin to Matt STIRTON # 10232

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 171

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 19594

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 June 1981 ( Aged 24 years, 10 month, 11 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1986

Detective – appointed 3 July 1986

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

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: ?, Redfern ( 7 Division ), Macquarie Fields ( 35 Division ), Blacktown Dets ( 27 Division ), Parramatta ( 18 Division ), Katoomba, Child Protection Unit ( JIRT ),

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

Awards: National Medal – granted 17 April 1997 ( DetSenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ?

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ?

Born: Wednesday 15 August 1956

Died on: Monday 30 November 2020 @ 8.35pm

Age: 64 years, 3 months, 15 days

Cause: Cancer – Bowel ( diagnosed 8 years earlier )

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ? TBA

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2020 )

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Our deepest condolences to his son, Zac, daughter Taylor, and wife Betty.

Dallas’ fundraiser for Bowel Cancer Australia

Fundraiser for Bowel Cancer Australia by Dallas Stirton

Please support Dallas’ family by supporting this cause.

Dallas fought his cancer for 8 years undergoing chemo, radiation and surgeries.

He would be thrilled to help prevent this disease devastating other families as we have been.

I’ve included information about Bowel Cancer Australia below.

Bowel Cancer Australia is the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit.

Clink on the below link – which will take you to the donation page.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1366937137031767/

Dallas Warrick STIRTON, Dallas STIRTON — Dallas, Zac & Betty ( 2011 )

Dallas STIRTON at Allianz Stadium watching the mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs.

LEADERS WALK RELAY FOR LIFE

02 Nov 2011

Our school leaders, together with Taylor Stirton recently participated in the Central Coast Relay for Life at Mingara.

These students combined to walk for approx 18 hours to help raise funds for cancer research. They secured sponsorship and took on this enormous endeavour under the Toukley Public School name.

Betty and Dallas Stirton, parents of school captain Zac supported the students all the way through this adventure, including walking with them throughout the night.

Mr Stirton provided a football boot signed by legend Andrew (Joey) Johns to raffle toward this wonderful cause.

All who participated were very tired after the event, however they found the whole experience very rewarding.

LEADERS WALK RELAY FOR LIFE – Toukley Public School

Toukley Public School

20 October 2011

I would like to acknowledge the following amazing students who as a collective group participated in the Central Coast Relay For Life at Mingara on the weekend.

These students combined to walk for approx 18 hours to help raise money for cancer research.

They secured sponsorship and took on an enormous endeavour under the Toukley Public School name.

I need to also acknowledge the outstanding work of Betty and Dallas Stirton who assisted our students all the way through this adventure, even walking with them throughout the night. Congratulations to Jonty Wood, Mary Cornish, Zac Stirton, Emily McBride, Amanda Purcell and Taylor Stirton.

WEEK 2 – 20-10-2011.pub – week_2__20102011_1319588723443.pdf

Matthew Adam THEOKLIS

| 07/12/2020

Matthew Adam THEOKLIS

Husband to Serving NSWPF Member Rebekah ?, # ?????

AKA Matt THEOKLIS, Theo

Late of ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # “possibly” ADPP 25 – Class 298

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 41375

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 2 May 2005 ( aged 24 years, 4 months, 10 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 14 December 2005 ( aged 24 years, 11 months, 22 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? December 2019

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations: Flemington LAC ( 2005 ), ?, South West Metro Operations, Eastern Beaches PAC – Maroubra – on loan to Major Events & Emergency Management – Covid Operation Deployments – Sydney Police Centre

Service: From 2 May 2005 to Monday 30 November 2020 = 15 years, 6 months, 28 days Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Monday 22 December 1980

Died on: Monday 30 November 2020 about 7.30am

Age: 39 Years, 11 months, 8 days

Cause: Suicide – Service weapon

Event location: inside Sydney Police Centre, Goulburn St, Surry Hills, NSW

Event date: Monday 30 November 2020 about 7.30am

Funeral date: Friday 11 December 2020 @ 10am

Funeral location: Horizon Church, 7 Stapleton Ave, Sutherland, NSW

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Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2020 )

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Our condolences to Brooke THEOKLIS, Sophie THEOKLIS & wife, Rebekah.

Matthew Adam THEOKLIS — Mr Theoklis (pictured holding his twin daughters) had been promoted to a Sergeant in December last year.

In the early hours of Monday 30 November 2020 beloved Sergeant Matthew (Theo) Theoklis passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the Sydney Police Centre. Theo joined the NSW Police Force in December 2005. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in December 2019 and was attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command. At the time of his death he was performing duties with Major Events and Emergency Management, State Planning Unit. His colleagues will best remember him for his dedication and commitment to Operation Support Group (OSG) operations, firstly as a valued member of South West Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad (OSG) and more recently with Operation ODIN (Central Metropolitan Region).

Theo was a well-respected member of the NSW Police Force who took immense pride in his job. He performed his duties with the highest of professionalism and will be remembered for the fun and antics, for which he was renowned.

Above his Policing, he was first a loving son to Sam, Mary and Barry, brother to Sarah and Ed and uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

Theo leaves behind his fiancée Rebekah, who is a current serving member of the NSW Police Force, and beautiful 3-year-old twin daughters Brooke and Sophie, who adore their dad. Theo was a wonderful father who cherished his girls and would constantly talk about them.

All donations to this cause will go to the ongoing support and care of Brooke and Sophie throughout their lives.

This is a Community Fundraising initiative
Organiser: Rachael Eagle
Contact: eagl1rac@police.nsw.gov.au

https://portal.policelegacynsw.org.au/campaign/13/brooke-and-sophie-theoklis-appeal

NSW Police create fundraiser for Sergeant Matthew Theoklis’ family

December 9, 2020

A NSW police officer who took his life has been recognized as father-of-two Sergeant Matthew Theoklis.

The father of three-year-old twin women was discovered lifeless on the Sydney Police Centre in Surry Hills on November 30.

Theoklis, often called ‘Theo’, leaves behind his fiancee Rebekah, additionally a serving member of the NSW Police Force, and daughters Brooke and Sophie, who “adore their dad”.

He joined the NSW Police Force in December 2005 earlier than he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2019.

NSW Police create fundraiser for Sergeant Matthew Theoklis’ family

Heartbreaking photos show hero cop doting over his twins before he shot himself dead at a police station – as community rally behind his family with final act of kindness

Sergeant Matthew Theoklis was found dead at Sydney Police Centre on Nov 30
He had been in the police force for 15 years and leaves behind twin daughters
A fundraiser has since been set up to help support his fiancee and two children

By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 16:07 AEDT, 8 December 2020 | Updated: 17:03 AEDT, 8 December 2020

A New South Wales police officer who died after he shot himself at a police station has been identified as Sergeant Matthew Theoklis.

The father of three-year-old twins was found dead in an office of the Sydney Police Centre on Goulburn Street in Surry Hills at 7.30am on November 30.

Mr Theoklis, who was known as ‘Theo’, leaves behind his fiancée Rebekah, who is a member of the NSW Police Force, and daughters Brooke and Sophie.

The father had worked as a policeman for the past 15 years and was a Sergeant with the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command.

At the time of his death, the policeman had been carrying out duties with the Major Events and Emergency Management and State Planning Unit.

He had been promoted to a Sergeant in December last year.

With the tragic news shocking the community, a fundraiser has since been set up to help support Mr Theoklis’ two young girls.

The fundraiser, which was set up by the NSW Police Legacy organisation has already raised close to $3,000.

‘Theo was a well-respected member of the NSW Police Force who took immense pride in his job,’ a statement read.

‘He performed his duties with the highest of professionalism and will be remembered for the fun and antics, for which he was renowned.

‘Theo was a wonderful father who cherished his girls and would constantly talk about them.’

An earlier statement from NSW Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious.

Lifeline 13 11 14.

Sydney police officer who shot himself identified as Sergeant Matthew Theoklis

A father of three year old Twins, was stationed at the Sydney Police centre in Goulburn St, Sydney, around 7.30am when the shooting occurred.

He has been a member of NSWPF for 15 years and is married to another member of NSWPF.

NSW Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Matt was also a supporter of NSW Police Legacy, having Boxed in the Police Legacy Boxing Tournament, at Horning PCYC, on 19 April 2013.

Policeman dies in suicide at NSW Police headquarters in Sydney

A police officer has taken his own life at the central Sydney offices of NSW Police.

The apparent suicide occurred in an office at the Sydney Police Centre in Surry Hills on Monday morning.

Initial inquiries indicate the man’s death was not suspicious, a spokesperson for NSW Police said, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

A spokesperson for the Police Association of NSW said the union was aware of the death and would be providing support to those affected.

The death follows a number of suicides among police officers recently, including a senior constable in the New England region.

Police suicides in previous years have prompted discussion about the high-pressure nature of the job and whether officers are adequately supported.

A coronial inquest into the 2013 suicide of a former officer, Ashley Bryant, highlighted the psychological effects of police work, including the stress of constantly being alert to danger and coming into contact with victims of crime.

The inquest found NSW Police was working to help its members deal with the “extreme stressors” they face although more needed to be done.

Earlier this month, the Herald reported concerns held by current and former police officers about the culture inside the force.

If you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide, you can seek help by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 or NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/policeman-dies-in-suicide-at-nsw-police-headquarters-in-sydney-20201130-p56j7t.html

Robert William ALLGOOD

| 07/12/2020

Robert William ALLGOOD

AKA Bob, Swoopy

Late of Port Macquarie

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 083

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 9686

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 May 1960 ( aged 22 years, 4 months, 6 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 4 July 1960 ( aged 22 years, 5 months, 10 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 30 May 1966

Senior Constable – appointed 30 May 1970

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? N/A

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 March 1976

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 29 December 1985

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant

Stations: ?, North Sydney S.T.P. ( HWP )( 1973, 1976 ), Hornsby HWP ( 16 Division ), Daceyville HWP ( 1970s ), Frenchs Forest HWP, Mona Vale HWP, Collaroy ( OIC )(1980s ), ?

Service: From 30th May 1960 to 31st December 1992 = 32 years, 7 months, 1 day Service

Age at Retirement: 54 years, 11 months, 7 days

Time in Retirement: 27 years, 10 months, 28 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 1/c )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 1/c )

Born: Monday 24 January 1938

Died on: Saturday 28 November 2020 @ 8.30pm

Age: 82 years, 10 months, 4 days

Cause: Bob had suffered from multiple myeloma for some time but his death was caused by a “rogue cell” from a previous bout of prostate cancer (2012) which had gone undetected, and spread quickly to his kidneys.

Event location: Bob died at his home at Port Macquarie.

Event date: 28th November 2020.

Funeral date: 1st December 2020.

Funeral location: A private family celebration at Innes Gardens Memorial Crematorium. At Bobs request – there will be no further Service.

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any Future Wake location: N/A

any Future Wake date: N/A

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Funeral Parlour: N/A

Buried at: Ashes scattered in the ocean at Shelley Beach

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: N/A

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time

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From Dave MORRIS:

With regret I can let all his mates know, that Bob Allgood slipped away on Saturday night (28/11) at home, surrounded by family after a long battle with the rotten cancer.

His wife, Wendy just rang to let me know. There has been a private family celebration of Bobs’ life, and at his request there will be no other service.

Bob is remembered, by some, for his VW Beetle ( that he owned ) with DOG number plates.

Paul Winfield

Sad news to hear of Swoopey’s passing. Worked with Bob from 73 -76 at NTH Syd. A few trips to Bathurst was always a great week away.

Did a wide load with Bob out in NSW, he went outside from the motel and came back with a rock. “ What’s the rock for Swoopey?” He told me he always took a rock from wherever he went and took it home for his wife. Little things that we do. RIP Bob, thanks for your service and training you gave me.

Garry Stillaway

RIP Bobby. It was a pleasure to have you as my boss at 16 Division. Remember the nights you would come & find Chris Berry & myself with our tea set up on the bonnet whilst performing radar duty on Mona Vale Road. You always found us Swoopey. Gone but not forgotten. Say hello to grumpy. Two of the best bosses you could ever hope to have. Thank you for your service.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication.

Mal Unicomb

RIP Bobby. Worked with him at the Daceyville section in the 70’s. Remember his number plate was DOG ??? And he often came out to find a picture of a dog stuck over his number plate. A great Sergeant to work under.

Mark Jones

Back in my early days Constables no class, usually only drove an unmarked car when in company with a senior man.

I went down to 29 Div thinking just that. 2 marked cars and 2 unmarked..1 was radar car, the other a patrol car.

Bob Allgood was the Sgt..I started working 5am to 1p shifts..to catch the speeders in the early mornings.

Going up Pittwater road heading for work…Warriewood straight was the place to nail em if not before..within 2 weeks Allgood promoted me to unmarked car status..his thinking if I could nail that many in a marked car. I would be deadly in an unmarked one.

Robert William ALLGOOD, Bob ALLGOOD. NSW Police Cyclists Sgt Harry Brennan with John Birt , Bob Allgood , Col Nicholson photo taken 26 June 1967.<br /> Redfern Police Academy.<br /> Monday 26 June 1967. The date that Class 111 were " Sworn In " at Redfern Police Academy - where this photo was obviously taken. — NSW Police Cyclists Sgt **Harry Brennan** ( # 6424 ) with John Birt ( # 9372 ) , Bob Allgood ( #9686 ) , Col Nicholson ( # 11422 ) photo taken 26 June 1967.
Redfern Police Academy.
Monday 26 June 1967. The date that Class 111 were ” Sworn In ” at Redfern Police Academy – where this photo was obviously taken.

Robert William ALLGOOD, Bob ALLGOOD. NSWPF Triumph motor cycle - NSW Rego CE-003 ridden by SenCon Bob ALLGOOD. Photo taken at Redfern Academy - Monday 26 June 1967. — NSWPF Triumph motor cycle – NSW Rego CE-003 ridden by SenCon Bob ALLGOOD. Photo taken at Redfern Academy – Monday 26 June 1967.

Robert William ALLGOOD, Bob ALLGOOD — NSWPF – Ford Falcon XE 351 HWP vehicle – Rego MCL-065
Classic Pursuit Vehicles
Frenchs Forest HWP around 1982 with our XE 351 Falcon.
Left to Right:
The best boss known to man, Bob Allgood, Me ( Darryl PITT # 19054 ), Porky Levy ( possibly Levey )( # ????? ) & Dave ‘catsbum’ Minarik ( # 19216 ).

Scott Hermann McVICAR

| 07/12/2020

Scott Hermann McVICAR

AKA Scotty, Sloth,

Late of Bingara, NSW

Former Son-In-Law to Artie DOVER # 14576 & former partner to Artie Dovers daughter – Shelly ( previously of Cessnock Police Stn )

Service 1: Goulburn Police Academy PREP Class # 270

New South Wales Police Force

Service 1 & 2: Regd. # 31897

Rank: Service 1

Service 1: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on 18 May 1997 ( aged 23 years, 9 months, 11 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 14 November 1997 ( aged 24 years, 3 months, 7 days )

Constable – appointed 14 November 1998

Stations: Service 1

Service 1: Kurringai LAC – Hornsby GDs, HWP – Scone ( from 15 September 2002 – 3 November 2002 ), Hunter Valley ( 4 November 2002 – 17 December 2005 ) , Lower Hunter LAC – Kurri Kurri & Cessnock GDs ( Team 4 ) ( 18 December 2005 – 17 September 2011 ) – ( left ‘the job’ – Resigned )

Service 1: From 18 May 1997 to 17 September 2011 = 14+ years Service

After Resigning from the employ of NSWPF, Scott joined the mining industry as a ‘Fly In – Fly Out’ miner in Western Australia before rejoining the NSWPF as a Rejoinee.

Service 2 – REJOINEE: NSW Goulburn Police Academy – PREP Class # “possibly” 324 – 328

Rank: Service 2

Service 2: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 24 October 2016

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: Service 2

Service 2: North Shore – Harbourside LAC ( ProCst ), North Shore PAC – Hornsby ( 3 June 2018 – 17 December 2019 ), Central Hunter, Bingara ( 2 man station as Lock Up Keeper – New England Police District ( 18 December 2019 – 9 November 2020 ) Death

Service 2: From ? September 2016 to 9 November 2020 = 4+ years Service

Total Service with NSWPF = 18+ years

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – however

National Police Medal – granted on ? ? ?

National Police Service Medal – granted on ? ? ?

NSW Police Medal for Ethical & Diligent Police Service – granted on ? ? ?

1st Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted on ? ? ?

Commanders Citation & Commanders Unit Citation granted 30 November 2020 ( Posthumously ) – Acts of Bravery re Arrest at North Shore Command

Born: Tuesday 7 August 1973 – Royal Newcastle Hospital, NSW

Died on: Monday 9 November 2020

Age: 47 years, 3 months, 2 days

Cause: Suicide – Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Event location: Bingara Police Station

Event date: Monday 9 November 2020

Funeral date: Monday 23 November 2020 @ 11am

Funeral location: *North Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield, NSW

*Due to the current Public Health restrictions, attendance at the funeral service is by personal invitation from the next of kin. No other persons are permitted on the grounds of the Memorial Park.

Registration will be required via name and email address after which an invitation to the streaming service will be received at the email address given.

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FUNERAL VIDEO

In an effort to include all that knew and loved Scotty, we would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the service via livestream on the day.

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2020 )

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

SCOTT SHOULD BE entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Together again with his 18 year old son – Connor, who died on the 18 September 2018 in a motor vehicle accident.

May they both, forever, Rest In Peace together.

Our deepest condolences to daughter Bella, Scotts sisters – Natasha & Angela and the family and to Artie ( # 14576 ) and Shelly ( # ????? ).

Scott Hermann McVICAR, Scott McVICAR — Bugger !

Scott Hermann McVICAR. " A very proud dad. Love you " with Bella. 2018 Scott McVICAR & Bella McVICAR — ” A very proud dad. Love you ” with Bella. 2018

Natasha Llewellyn, Bella McVicar and Angela McVicar

Troy Graham is with Carol Graham

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He Loved his Family…….

He Loved his Mates ……

He Loved his Beer………

He Loved his Dragons…

He Loved his Fords……..

He Loved his Polo Shirts.

He was a man I loved and have known since the day he was born.

He loved my parents and both our parents have been best friends their whole life.

He was the Best Man at my wedding and no one EVER had a bad word to say about him.

He came to Woodberry at age 13 and was thrown in the second row in my footy team.

He was a tough man on the Rugby League field never EVER took a backward step and the complete gentleman off the field.

He won a grand final packing in the second row together with me.

He is my mate and will be forever.

He is Scott McVicar.

Rest In Peace my friend

Scott McVICAR ( Left ) with Tony GRAHAM ( Right )

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Julie Maree LINDSAY

| 07/12/2020

Julie Maree LINDSAY

( nee ROBERTS )

AKA Jules

Late of Jervis Bay, NSW

Wife ( for 16 years ) to Inspector Toby LINDSAY # 29398

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 14 ( Class 14 )( 287 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 38322

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on 6 May 2002

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 20 December 2002 ( aged 27 years, 15 days )

Constable – appointed 20 December 2003

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 20 December 2007

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed 7 October 2020

Final Rank = Inspector

Stations: ?, Shoalhaven ( Nowra – Team C ) ( ProCst – SenCon ), Batemans Bay, State Crime Command ( Sgt ) – ( Strike force Raptor ), State Crime Command, Traffic & Highway Patrol ( Inspector )

Service: From 6 May 2002 to 4 November 2020 = 18+ years Service

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Friday 5 December 1975, Nowra, NSW

Died on: Wednesday 4 November 2020

Age: 44 years, 10 months, 30 days

Cause: Cancer – Breast

Event location: Sydney, NSW

Event date: Had been fighting Cancer for three years

Funeral date: Monday 16 November 2020 @ 11am

Funeral location: City Church, 167 McMahons Rd, North Nowra, NSW

Live Stream:

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: Murphy Family Funerals, Nowra, NSW 02 44230722

https://murphyfamilyfunerals.com.au/tribute/details/827/Julie-Lindsay

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2020 )

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

JULIE IS ENTITLED to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Obituary of Julie Maree Lindsay

4th November 2020

Passed away in Sydney

Late of Jervis Bay

Beloved wife of Toby

Loving mother of Luke, step-mother of Laura and Max, mother-in-law of Bonnie, Rohan, and Jess.

Incredibly proud Nanny of Callan (Wombat)

Much loved daughter of Alan and Lyn

Adored sister of Debbie, and aunty of Dylan Tlia, and Blake

A positive influence to so many

Aged 44 Years

Jules’ funeral service will be held on Monday 16th November 2020, at 11.00am

A livestream link is available, click on the tab to the left.

Relatives and friends are invited to contact Murphy Family Funerals to be added to the attendance list.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the service for the McGrath Foundation.

https://murphyfamilyfunerals.com.au/tribute/details/827/Julie-Lindsay/obituary.html

Toby, immediate family and friends.

My deepest, deepest condolences mate on your loss – not only once, but twice now.

Stand strong and stand with family.

With utmost respect my old collegue.

Greg ‘Cal’ Callander
16 November 2020

Phillip John FARQUHAR

| 07/12/2020

Phillip John FARQUHAR

AKA ?

Late of Camden, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 072

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 8839

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? 1957

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 28 October 1957

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 October 1963

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed appointed 1 July 1968

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 28 October 1973

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? 1981

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 30 May 1983

Final Rank = Sergeant 1st Class

Stations: ?, Regent St ( 2 Division ), Gundagai, Boorowa, Pooncarie ( ? – May 1966 ), The Oaks ( OIC )(Cst 1/c )( ? – 1973 ), Camden ( 35 Division ), Fairfield ( 34 Division ),

Service: From ? ? 1957 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Wednesday 18 November 1936

Died on: Tuesday 10 November 2020

Age: 83 years, 11 months, 23 days

Cause: Long Illness ( ? )

Event location: Campbelltown Hospital, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 20 November 2020 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: St John’s Church, 6 Menangle Rd ( cnr of Broughton Rd ), Camden, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: Michelle Roffe Funerals, 17 Hill St, Camden, NSW 02 46555279

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2020 )

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

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Phillip is Survived by his wife Lorna and children Robyn, Kerry and Michael.

Prior to joining the NSWPF, Phillip was previously employed as a Porter and Station Assistant for the NSW Government Railways.

Source: Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 )

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication.

Cal
16 November 2020

Josiah Podgers VIZZARD

| 07/12/2020

Josiah Podgers VIZZARD

AKA ?

Late of Mulbring, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ‘Q‘ 1638

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: Probationary Constable- appointed 17 February 1866

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 1 September 1892

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations: Wagga Wagga ( Albury District ), Corowa, Newcastle, Copeland ( Sgt – transferred to Copeland in Feb 1880 ), Lambton, and latterly he has been at Mulburing ( Maitland district ). Maitland – Retirement

Service: From 17 February 1866 to ? April 1896 = 30 years Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – although

Awarded the Crimea Medal and Awarded the Turkish Medal

Born: ? ? 1837, Jersey, England

Died on: Monday 21 September 1896 @ 2.30pm

Age: 61

Cause: Illness – pneumonia

Event location: West Maitland, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 22 September 1896 @ 3pm

Funeral location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Morpeth Cemetery, Butchers Lane, Morpeth, NSW

Grave Location: RC, Section 1, Plot ?, Type: Monumental, Levels: Double, Status: Occupied

Grave location map: Approx.

GPS: -32.73444199387523 / 151.62433299105453

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2020 )

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Josiah Pedgers Vizzard – Note difference in spelling of middle name – as seen on https://myhorison.maitland.nsw.gov.au

Name of grave stone is definitely spelt PODGERS

Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931),

Tuesday 22 September 1896, page 5

Death of a Police Officer.

A CRIMEAN VETERAN.

WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.— Sergeant Josiah Vizzard, aged 62 years, died at Morpeth yesterday after a brief illness.

The deceased, after having served 30 years in the N.S.W. police force, retired recently on a pension.

The sergeant served in the Crimean War, and fought in the battles of Alma, lnkerman, and Sebastopol, with the Grenadier Guards, for which he received medals.

He afterwards went to Canada as instructor to the military for a number of years.

He was stationed at Wagga Wagga, Copeland, Lambton, and latterly he has been at Mulburing, in this district.

22 Sep 1896 – Death of a Police Officer. – Trove

Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW : 1894 – 1931), Saturday 26 September 1896, page 4

Local News of the Week.

Death of a Crimean Veteran. — Sergeant Josiah P. Vizzard, late of Mulbring, died at Morpeth on Monday, after a brief illness, of pneumonia.

He leaves a wife and five children ( four sons and one daughter ), all grown up.

The death is surrounded with painful associations, for Sergeant Vizzard, after serving over thirty years in the service of the colony, only retired on a well-deserved pension at the beginning of April last.

Lately he proceeded to Morpeth, and purchased a house with the object of spending the declining days of his life in a peaceful manner.

He was in Morpeth making arrangements about the removal of his family when his death occurred.

He was sixty-two years of age.

Sergeant Vizzard had the distinction of having served in the Imperial army through the Crimean War.

In the ranks of the Grenadier Guards he was present at the engagements of Alma and Inkerman, and at the siege of Sebastapol, and he held the Crimea and Turkish medals.

He was afterwards sent to Canada as instructor to the military.

When he joined the New South Wales police force he acted as sergeant instructor at the depot for some time, under Captain Clancy.

He was afterwards in charge of various stations. In each of the places in which he was stationed, Sergeant Vizzard was greatly respected, especially among the better class of the community.

Having served in the hospital army corps he was possessed of considerable surgical and medical knowledge, and this proved of great value in the small country towns to which he was appointed.

His death, so soon after retirement on a pension, throws upon it a certain element of sadness, apart from other considerations.

It is somewhat remarkable that since July there have been no less than nine deaths among pensioners from the police force.

26 Sep 1896 – Local News of the Week. – Trove

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954),

Saturday 26 September 1896, page 4

Death. VIZZARD – At Morpeth N.S.W., on September 21st, 1896, from pneumonia, Josiah P. Vizzard, formerly of Grenadier Guards in the Crimea, and late Sergeant of Police in Maitland and Albury districts; aged 61 . Jersey (Channel Islands) papers please copy.

26 Sep 1896 – Family Notices – Trove

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication.

Cal
8 November 2020

John Edward AVERY

| 07/12/2020

John Edward AVERY

AKA ?

Late of ?

Brother of Donald Lester AVERY, NSWPF 7893 ( R.I.P. )

Police Training College – Penrith Class # 029 – 039

NSW Police Cadet # 1016

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7975

Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 30 July 1952 ( aged 16 years, 6 months, 8 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Saturday 22 January 1955 ( aged 19 years )( most probably was ‘Sworn In’ on Monday 23 Jan 1955 due to his birthday being on the weekend. )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 22 January 1966

Does appear in the 1968 Stud Book

Does NOT appear in the 1969 Stud Book

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Police Recruitment Office – Police HQ – College St Sydney ( 1954 ), ?, Bega ( Dets )( Aug 1965 ), South Coast District ( 1966 ) – Bega – Retirement / Resignation

Service: From 30 July 1952 to ? ? 1968? = 16 years Service

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Wednesday 22 January 1936

Died on: Wednesday 18 March 2015

Age: 70 years, 1 month, 24 days

Cause: Heart attack ( 5 previously over 25 years )

Event location: Gosford Hospital, NSW

Event date: admitted to Hospital on Tuesday 17 March 2015

Funeral date: Thursday 26 March 2015

Funeral location: Greenways Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 460 Avoca Dve, Green Point, NSW

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2020 )

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John was working at the Police Recruitment Office, Police HQ in 1954 when his brother, Don Avery ( NSWPF # 7893 ), applied to join the NSWPF.

After transferring to, and working from, Bega Police Station, John left the employ of NSWPF ( Resigned / Retired ? ) and then became an Insurance Broker in late 1970s, or possibly early 1980s and later moved to Griffith, NSW.

Survived by his wife Noreen, and children Christoper, Alison, and Joanne, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Noreen subsequently died in Griffith in June 2018.

Her memorial service was 13 June 2018 at Griffith Ex Servicemans Club following private cremation.

…The Eulogy for John Edward Avery…
Welcomed into the world on 22nd January, 1936, in Chatswood,
NSW, John Edward Avery was the youngest child born to Francis
Daniel and May Columbia Avery (nee Barnes). There was Joan,
Edna, Don, Frank and John and John is now survived by his brother,
Don. Their father’s occupation was given as a “coal
lumper”…….
…A family friend, Alan Elworthy, to commence the Eulogy…
************
…Memories of John from his grandchildren…
************
John has had heart problems for many years. At the age of forty-
seven, he underwent quintuple by-pass surgery and then thirty years
later had a triple by-pass operation. John was one of those people
very attuned to his physical health and he managed his health
problems very well. His outlook was always positive, modest, stoical
and he never told anyone of any problems he had or suffered with.
Towards midday, on Tuesday, nine days ago, John realised that he
had a problem and so he called the ambulance to take him to the
Gosford District Hospital. Sadly, in spite of the best efforts of the
medicos, he was not able to recover and it was there at Gosford, John
Edward Avery, aged seventy-nine years, very suddenly and un-
expectedly departed this life on Wednesday, 18th March, 2015.
He will be very sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. It
is a great debt we owe to men like John Avery for he was a man who
volunteered and was prepared to sacrifice his life in the military
services of this country. John also good and faithfully served the
citizens of NSW in the NSW Police Force for a period of sixteen years.

John was also one of those people who managed other people very well, for he was very, very organised with everybody and that included his family. It is his family who declare that John liked to do things his way.

Having said that though, John liked people, appreciated them and he was always quick to acknowledge those who had achieved something positive or good or performed admirably.

Those sorts of attributes are absolutely necessary to anyone with John’s aptitude for volunteering to do things for his fellow-man and society.

As an ex-president of two country Lions’ Clubs, a Life Member of the Sydney Adventist Hospital, a former Probus Club member, as well as being the current president of Terrigal Senior Citizens Association, John was always volunteering for something.

He was one of those people who was always busy, he could not sit still nor stop his mind from working, generally for the betterment of others.

John thought quietly and acted frankly, without fear or favour and, his penchant for organisation helped him to achieve what he wanted and better outcomes for the various organisations he supported. I am told that paperwork has been instituted more than twelve months ago, of which John was completely unaware, seeking to invest him with an Order of Australia Medal for his services to the community.

There is a saying, “we should build bridges, not barricades, stepping stones, not stumbling blocks.” John really did that and he didn’t do it in a serious or grim manner either.

He was known for his jokes or story-telling ability and John liked to laugh.

John also enjoyed travelling and, throughout his life, has been just about everywhere on this planet. More recently, he had discovered ocean cruising and had only returned from one such adventure, a couple of days before his passing. Above all else, the love of John’s life was his wife Noreen and he was a beloved husband of fifty-seven years, a much-loved and proud father of three, an adored and proud grandfather of five and great- grandfather of two, as well as a loved brother and a good friend.

His work here is now done.

May he rest in peace.

Donald Lester AVERY

| 07/12/2020

Donald Lester AVERY

AKA Dagwood, Bird Cage

Late of Chatswood, Avalon, Dee Why, Avalon, Kariong – NSW, & Proserpine and finally Surfers Paradise, Qld

Father-in-law to Fiona Elizabeth Izon Avery, NSWPF # 33380

Brother to John Edward AVERY, NSWPF # 7975 ( R.I.P. )

Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 039

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7893

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on 25 October 1954 ( aged 23 years, 2 months, 19 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 6 December 1954 ( aged 23 years, 4 months, 1 day )

Constable – appointed 6 December 1955

Constable 1st Class – appointed 6 December 1960

Senior Constable – appointed 6 December 1965

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 May 1972

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 May 1979

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: Redfern Police Academy, 25 October 1954 – 6 December 1954,

Clarence St GDs – ( 1 Division, A District ), 7 December 1954 – 4 January 1955,

Clarence St Pedestrian Traffic – ( working the intersection of Park & Pitt St, Sydney )( 1 Division ), 5 January 1955 – 23 July 1956,

Central Traffic ( Probation ) – ( 1 Division ), 24 July 1956 – 23 August 1956,

Central Traffic ( Permanent ) – ( 1 Division ), 24 August 1956 – 3 July 1957,

North Sydney ( Traffic Duties – STP )( 6 Division ), 4 July 1957 – 10 October 1965,

North Sydney ( GDs )( 6 Division ), 11 October 1965 – 16 March 196?,

North Sydney ( Traffic Duties )( 6 Division ) 17 March 196? – 15 September 1967,

North Sydney ( GDs ), 16 September – 21 September 1969,

Mona Vale ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 22 September 1969 – 9 December 1971,

Avalon ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 10 December 1971 – 19 October 1972,

Dee Why ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 20 October 1972 – 27 October 1979,

Frenchs Forest ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 28 October 1979 – 19 July 1980,

Manly ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 20 July 1980 – 14 March 1981,

Darlinghurst ( GDs )( 3 Division ), 15 March 1981 7 November 1981,

Dee Why ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 8 November 1981 – 19 December 1981,

Frenchs Forest ( GDs )( 14 Division ), 20 December 1981 – 12 July 1985 ( Retirement )

Service: From 25 October 1954 to 12 July 1985 ( H.O.D. ) = 30 years, 8 months, 17 days Service

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system, although:

National Medal – granted ? ? ?

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ?

NSW Police Medal – granted ? ? ?

4th Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted ? ? ?

Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – granted 1 June 1977

Certificate of Merit by the Royal Human Society – granted 2 May 1979 ( Sgt 3/c Donald Lester AVERY was awarded a Certificate of Merit for actions involving a building fire at Manly on the 10 June 1978 )

Commissioner’s Commendation for Courage – awarded 5 January 1979

” Commended for courage and devotion to duty at Manly on 10 June 1978 when he entered a burning boarding house and succeeded in warning the sleeping residents of their danger. Driven out by the intense smoke on one occasion while evacuating the premises, he returned to check that all persons had escaped until finally ordered out of the blazing building by firemen. ”

Born: Thursday 6 August 1931 on the kitchen table, at home in Chatswood, NSW 4 of 5 children to Francis Avery & May ( nee Barnes )

Died on: Monday 28 September 2020

Age: 89 years, 1 month & 22 days old

Cause: Congestive heart failure exacerbated by long-term asbestosis

Event location: Hopewell Hospice, Arundel on the Gold Coast, Qld

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 2 October 2020 @ 11am

Funeral location: Southport Cemetery, 191 Melia Crt, Southport, Qld

Wendy Withers, Celebrant; Det Inspector Matthew Kehoe, Byron Bay, attended and read Don’s Service History and the Police Ode.

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Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals, 2140 Gold Coast Hwy, Miama, Qld ph: 07 5526 6960

Buried at: Southport Cemetery, 191 Melia Crt, Southport, Qld

Grave location: Section ?, Row ?, Plot ?

GPS: ?, ?

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Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2020 )

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Donald Lester Avery

Registered # 7893

Born 6th August 1931 at Chatswood, NSW (on the kitchen table at home), 4th of 5 children to Francis Avery and May (nee Barnes)

Attended Chatswood Primary School and Crows Nest High School, joining School Cadet Corps.

Left school at 15, worked as a cane cutter, painter/carpenter and followed his Father to work on the waterfront, loading and unloading ships.

He applied to join NSW Police as a cadet but was told he was too thin and to go away and bulk up a bit, eating bananas.

His younger brother, John Edward Avery, also a serving NSWPF member, was working at Police Recruitment and Don was appointed as Probationary Constable on 6 December 1954 aged 23.

Police Service attached.

Most notably, Don received the Commissioner’s Commendation for Courage, in 1979, following rescuing 2 people from a burning hostel in Manly.

Newspaper report and photo attached.

Don also received the National Police Service Medal at a later date.

Don lived in Chatswood, Avalon, Dee Why, Avalon, Kariong, Proserpine and finally Surfers Paradise.

He was medically discharged from NSWPF on 12 July 1985.

His health was adversely affected by the work on the docks and later the burning building where he suffered smoke inhalation.

Don died on 28 September 2020 at Hopewell Hospice, Arundel on the Gold Coast, Qld from congestive heart failure exacerbated by long-term asbestosis.

His wife, Margot, passed away in Proserpine in 2003, and younger brother John died in 2015.

Don is survived by his son, Scott Avery whose wife, Fiona Izon was also a serving member on the Northern Beaches 1999-2002; and his daughter Debra Stephens, who cared for Don in the last years, supported by her husband, Justin Lindon.

Don had 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Sophie and Jordon, and 3 great-grandchildren, Porshia, Halliana and Tyson, with a 4th expected.

Premiere Neville WRAN & Donald Lester AVERY — Premiere Neville WRAN and Don AVERY

Sgt 2/c Don AVERY on far left, Sgt 2/c ?, SenCon ?, ?, Sgt 3/c ?, ?, Sgt 2/c ?, Constable ?.<br /> Unknown event.<br /> Summer and winter uniforms. Old Diamond NSW Police patch ( so pre early 1980's ) NOT in Order, but those who received Awards on this date are: SenCon Lloyd M. DEVER - Cert of Merit re vehicle fire at Coffs Harbour on 20 Jan 1979. Sgt 3/c Keith GABB - Cert of Merit re electrocution at Coffs Harbour on 20 Jan 1979. SenCon Eric Bruce IDDLES - Bronze Medal re vehicle fire at Coffs Harbour on 20 Jan 1979. ProCst Ian J. YOUNG - Bronze Medal re suicide rescue on Sydney Harbour Bridge on 30 Jan 1979. Sgt 3/c Donald Lester AVERY - Cert. of Merit for building fire at Manly on 10 June 1978. Sgt 3/c Donald CAMPBELL - Bronze Medal re suicide rescue at The Gap, Watsons Bay on 12 Sept 1978. Sgt 2/c Henry Derold George KUPKE - Bronze Medal ( Bar ) re suicide rescue at The Gap, Watsons Bay on 12 Sept 1978. Sgt 3/c John KELLY - Cert. of Merit at Narrabri Ck on 12 Aug 1978. That is eight of the eight in photo. — Sgt 2/c Don AVERY on far left, Sgt 2/c ?, SenCon ?, ?, Sgt 3/c ?, ?, Sgt 2/c ?, Constable ?.
This most probably was the Award Ceremony by the Royal Human Society on 2 May 1979.
Summer and winter uniforms. Old Diamond NSW Police patch ( so pre early 1980’s ) NOT in Order, but those who received Awards on this date are: SenCon Lloyd M. DEVER – Cert of Merit re vehicle fire at Coffs Harbour on 20 Jan 1979. Sgt 3/c Keith GABB – Cert of Merit re electrocution at Coffs Harbour on 20 Jan 1979. SenCon Eric Bruce IDDLES – Bronze Medal re vehicle fire at Coffs Harbour on 20 Jan 1979. ProCst Ian J. YOUNG – Bronze Medal re suicide rescue on Sydney Harbour Bridge on 30 Jan 1979. Sgt 3/c Donald Lester AVERY – Cert. of Merit for building fire at Manly on 10 June 1978. Sgt 3/c Donald CAMPBELL – Bronze Medal re suicide rescue at The Gap, Watsons Bay on 12 Sept 1978. Sgt 2/c Henry Derold George KUPKE – Bronze Medal ( Bar ) re suicide rescue at The Gap, Watsons Bay on 12 Sept 1978. Sgt 3/c John KELLY – Cert. of Merit at Narrabri Ck on 12 Aug 1978. That is eight of the eight in photo.