Paul succumbed to his cancer at 7.40am Thursday 7 July 2016.
He, and wife Trish, were the Licensee of the REX ( Royal Exchange Hotel ) at Windsor prior to moving to Lake Macquarie area about 6 months prior to his death.
May he forever Rest In Peace.
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Kenneth Stanley ASTILL
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Kenneth Stanley ASTILL
( Late of Fairlight and recently of Kokoda House at the War Veterans’ RSL Village, Narrabeen. )
Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – presented 16 September 1968
National Medal – granted 13 December 1983
Anti Narcotics General Administration Medal – granted ? May 1981 ( presented by Egyptian Government )
Nominated for the Order of Australia – 1980
Born: Monday 29 August 1921 – Marrickville, NSW
Army records have him born same day / month but in 1920
NSW Police have him born with same day / month but in 9121
Died on: Tuesday 28 June 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 94 years, 9 months, 30 days
Funeral date: Tuesday 5 July 2016 @ 2pm
Funeral location: the War Veterans’ RSL Village Chapel, John Edmondson Drive, Collaroy Plateau
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NSW Police Legacy.
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?TBA
Retired police officers Bill McIntosh, Ken Astill and Ross Nixon were awarded the National Police Service Medal at the War Vets Village at Collaroy Plateau. ( See article below )
Bob Doughty on the left ( family friend ) and Ken ASTILL on right. Pig shooting around Coolah
KEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Passed away peacefully in his sleep. Late of Fairlight and recently of Kokoda House at the War Veterans’ RSL Village, Narrabeen.
Loving father of Julie, Debra and Ian, father-in-law to Phillip and grandfather and great-grandfather to their families.
Aged 94 years
A LIFE WELL LIVED
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service at the War Veterans’ RSL Village Chapel, John Edmondson Drive, Collaroy Plateau, on Tuesday 5th July, 2016 at 2.00pm.
Ken’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Kokoda House for their kindness and compassion shown to him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NSW Police Legacy.
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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on July 2, 2016
Gratitude displayed to officers MEDALS FOR RETIRED POLICE
MORE than 20 retired police officers were awarded the National Police Service Medal at the War Vets Village at Collaroy Plateau on Wednesday, including one officer – 1980’s – who retired 30 years ago.
Retired police officers Bill McIntosh, Ken Astill and Ross Nixon were awarded the National Police Service Medal at the War Vets Village at Collaroy Plateau.
Former officer Bill Bush, who retired in 1998, said the Retired Police Association had lobbied the State Government for some time for a medal to be awarded to officers who had served the community well.
“We eventually convinced the Government that retired cops who served with distinction should be awarded these medals for their contribution to society,” Mr Bush said.
The National Police Service Medal is a special service award within the Australian honours system to provide “recognition for the unique contribution and significant commitment of those persons who have given ethical and diligent service as a sworn member of an Australian police service”. Northern Beaches local area commander Superintendent Dave Darcy presented the medals.
Mr Bush said this was the first occasion the medals had been awarded to retired officers on the northern beaches but expects further award ceremonies in the future due to the number of retired police officers living in the area.
> Hello Warren and Phyllis,
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> I am not sure if there is a connection with my husband’s Uncle Jim
> Noonan’s
> family (now deceased).
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> Also, my husband’s family had a good friend by the name of Kenny ASTILL.
> He was a Detective in the NSW Drug Squad in the 1950s 1960s. Kenneth Stanley ASTILL married Norma May WEEKS in 1952 and the marriage was registered in BURWOOD. The family lived at Stanmore and later were living in Manly.
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> Regards,
> Janice
SYDNEY, Wednesday. — A magistrate told a drug addict today that he was lucky he had been taken to hospital and not to the morgue.
The addict, Leigh Francis Caines, 24, formerly of the Lithgow area, appeared in Central Court on charges of administering heroin to himself and possessing indian hemp.
The court was told that Caines had taken “a massive dose” of heroin, at least 10 grains.
Detective Sergeant Ken Astill, of the CIB drug squad, had said Caines had been found unconscious in a locked toilet after injecting himself with the dose.
When told that the defendant had spent two days in hospital, Mr W. Lewer. SM. said, ” You just missed getting into the morgue “.
Mr Lewer felt that what Sydney lacked most of all was a lock-up hospital.
He remanded Caines in custody until October 21 ordering that a psychiatric report be completed.
Government Gazette of NSW Friday 12 July 1974 p 2712
POISONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
IT is hereby notified that Detective Sergeant 1st Class Kenneth Stanley Astill has been appointed as ex-officio member of the Poisons Advisory Committee, vice Inspector C. R. Abbott, resigned, as the nominee of the Commissioner of Police.
( bottom paragraph in second column of p 11 )……In the large office occupied by Detective Sergeant Ken Astill, chief of the Drug Squad at the CIB, there’s a baby’s feeding bottle – complete with teat. But a hole has been drilled at one end of it and a pipe bowl fitted into it. The drug addict (sic) who once owned it used to put his ‘pot’ into the bowl, light it. shove the teat in his mouth and suck as eagerly as any baby.
Back to the ’40’s for CAPO’s ball ( Capital Arts Patrons Organisation )
………… Ken Astill, from Sydney was also a guest. He is Australia’s foremost collector of police memorabilia and badges and a life member of the Police Insignia Collectors of Australia, and of the Police Historical Society. ……….
Email received on 30 June 2016:
Hi Greg,
Thank you very much for letting me know of Ken Astill’s passing. Ken was a friend of the Doughty family, through my uncle Jack Doughty, who for many years was a serving Police Officer at Coolabah.
Many years ago when I was a teenager, Ken, Jack, the Doughty brothers and myself, went on many pig shooting expeditions around Coolabah. I am attaching a photograph of Ken taken with my Uncle Bob Doughty and also a photograph of the Doughty family at the back of the Police Station at Coolabah.
When Uncle Jack retired be and his wife Joan, lived at the back of Manly Lighting on Pittwater Road in Manly, where Joan worked as the company’s Bookkeeper.
Jack passed away in 2006 in Manly Waters Private Hospital aged 81.
At this time he was living in Narrabeen at the Anzac Village. I know that Jack was still in touch with Ken, while he was living in Manly, I am not sure if Ken was at the Anzac Village at the same time as Jack.
Regards,
Alan Doughty
From Russell LLOYD:
35 years ago I was a junior trainee at the Drug Squad where Ken was the 2IC to Mr. Lawrence. I was fortunate that he took the time to take me under his wing, being extremely helpful, knowledgeable and a great bloke who I had a lot of respect for. I acquired some of his work library as he approached retirement, and yes, each of the books contained his personal stamp. May he rest in peace.
The Muswellbrook Chronicle ( NSW ) Friday 9 June 1950 p 1
POLICE FUNERAL AT MUSWELLBROOK.
LATE CONSTABLE JOHN KEEGAN
The death occurred at Narrabri on Tuesday last of Senior-Constable John Keegan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Keegan, of Sydney Street, Muswellbrook. Deceased had been off duty for six months prior to his death, owing to ill-health.
The late Constable Keegan was born at Raymond Terrace 50 years ago. He had resided in Muswellbrook until the time of his marriage to Miss Minnie Galvin, 25 years ago. He was educated at Raymond Terrace and St. Joseph’s College ( Hunter’s Hill ) and at Springwood. He joined the Police Force on 14th February, 1926, and had since been stationed at Stockinbingal, Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Candelo, Cooma, and Narrabri since
1940.
Deceased is survived by a widow and five children, John, Patricia, Desmond, Kerry and Michael, all of Narrabri. He leaves also his parents and the following brothers and sisters:— Mrs Bush (Imelda), of Muswellbrook, Mathew (Toronto), Dominic ( Muswellbrook ), Mrs. Frank Neville ( Ellen ), of Liverpool, and Misses Cecilia and Mollie Keegan (Muswellbrook).
The burial took place to the Catholic cemetery at Muswellbrook on Wednesday, the Very Rev. Father Fitzgerald officiating at St. James’ Church and at the graveside. The Rev. Father Mahoney officiated at a servic
held at Narrabri.
The late Constable Keegan was given a police funeral, the cortege being led by 1/c Constable Livermore
( Aberdeen ) and Constable Logan ( Muswellbrook ). The police truck, laden with wreaths, followed the hearse. The pallbearers were 2/c Sgt. Robinson and Newell, 1/c Constable Baker, Constable Broomfield ( Muswellbrook ) and 1/c Constable Driscoll ( Scone ), Constables Dick ( Scone ) and Gleeson – ( Aberdeen ), also attended. Sgt. Newell and deceased had
trained together at N.S.W. Police Depot. .
Floral tributes were received from:
St. Joseph’s College, Hunter’s Hill; Narrabri Old Boys; Mr. and Mrs. E. Kilroy and family; Thelma and Con Dolahenty; Mr. and Mrs. J. Maloney and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Hyde and farmily; Mr. and Mrs. James O’Brien and family; Narrabri Police; “Snow” Panton and family; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilkin’s and family; R.R.R., Muswellbrook; Mr. and Mrs. Brind; Muswellbrook Police; the Hunter Valley Dairy Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Quinn and family; Mr. and Mrs. Lowe and Frank; Daph. and Harold Stafford; Gladys and George Post; Supt. Delaney and Police of Northern District; Harry and Charlie Jenkins; Mr, and Mrs. E. J. Mills and family; Kit and Lil; Aunty Theresa and family; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blake and family; Marie and family; Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Feeney and family; Rita and Frank Thompson and Kevin; Mr, and Mrs. R. Hardman and family; Mr. Alick and family; Mr. and Mrs. E. Cretan; Dot and Albert; Rowley Roe and family; Mr. and Mrs. Peadon and family; Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Bendeich and family; staff at Bendeich’s, chemist; Many telegrams and cards were
The Evening Advocate ( Innisfail, Qld ) Tuesday 20 April 1943 p 1
FATAL FIGHT ABOUT SHEEP
NARRABRI. — A row about the death of a sheep was alleged to have led to a fight in which a man was killed. Mr. Thornton, PM remanded Henry Charles Legg, 68, teamster, to April 19 on a manslaughter charge, and jailed three other men for assault.
Legg is charged with having feloniously slain William James Dalton on April 3. Royal James Dalton and John Thomas Dalton were sentenced to two months’ jail, and Alfred Dalton to one month on charges of having assaulted Mounted Constable John Keegan, who was not on dut.
Royal and Alfred Dalton are sons, and John Dalton a brother of the dead man.
Constable Keegan said that in the yard of the Tourist Hotel, shortly before 6 pm, John Dalton accused him of having lied about the death of a sheep. Keegan said that when he told Dalton to go away or he would find himself locked up, Dalton said : “You are not game to put me in.” He replied: “None of you Dalton mob will bluff me.” Keegan said that Royal Dalton came out of the hotel, said, “You can beat the Daltons, can you?,” and attacked him. He knocked ” Royal Dalton down. Keegan added: “As I went to speak to Legg, who had asked to see me, Alf Dalton ran out of the hotel, and grappled with me. “Then Royal, John, Alf, and William Dalton were all on top of me, punching, and Alf was kicking me.
“I saw Legg pull William away and give him a sort of punch. William fell and struck his head on a concrete path.
” Legg said he saw the fight start, and tried to stop it.
Jean Elma Comber, barmaid, said that Keegan might have had two drinks that afternoon. He was sober.
Detective Chamagn: Was Legg drunk?— No. I don’t think so.
Bill didn’t see any War, as such, and was signed up with the Army for mandatory service. His father was also in the Army during WWII and was one of the Rats of Tabrook.
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Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 7 November 1934
Died on: 25 January 1990
Age: 55
Cause: Severe PTSD. Accident – internal rupture of the ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated at Rockhampton with Ashes interred at Tewantin Cemetery, Cooroy Noosa Rd, Noosa Heads, Qld
Memorial at: ?
BILL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Weary Police searchers lining up for refreshments at a canteen established in the area.
Dad and other Police at Mascot airport Protecting Frankie Avalon.
Dad in the side car . NSW Police Force
Dad left , and his fellow plain clothes Police Officers. Detective Sergeant 3rd class. Photos and information from Carolyn Logan – daughter of Bill ( 24 Jan 2017 )
Ray Keith SKENE
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Ray Keith SKENE
aka Blossom
( Formerly of Wollongong / Figtree, North Nowra & recently The Bahamas, Caribbean )
Ray loved his work at Nowra and Wollongong but it was unfortunately curtailed after he developed Type 1 Diabetes stemming from a virus infection.
Once Ray resigned from NSWPF around 1981, he became the Publican at the Dapto Hotel for nearly 10 years. He and his wife, Chris, also owned Granny Mae’s Store in Wollongong.
He enjoyed his football, his bowls at Nowra and was a real practical joker.
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SKENE, Ray Keith
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at the Bahamas on 20.06.16 aged 69. Formerly of Wollongong and North Nowra Survived by Loving wife Christine, Children Kim & Peter and their partners and grandchildren and Brother Arthur. Sadly missed by all
Published by Illawarra Mercury on June 22, 2016
June 27, 2016
So sad to read of Ray’s passing, I have great memories of him as our Nowra Warriors footy coach as a kid and playing cricket with him at the ex-servos, a truly lovely bloke and my thoughts are with his family, RIP Ray. Alan Booth, Nowra and now UK
June 25, 2016
Very sad at losing such a dear friend. We will treasure our memories of all the great times and many laughs we shared with Ray and his beloved family. A wonderful best mate. We will keep him in our hearts forever. Peter, Annemarie and family
Peter Bennett, Wollongong, New South Wales
June 24, 2016
So shocked and sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. Such a nice person and known Ray and family since his Dapto days.
Condolences to Chris, Kim and Peter.
From Carol, Ken, Brett Townsend and family.
June 23, 2016
Dear Chris & Family
So sad to hear about the passing of Ray. Yvonne and myself have fond memories of Ray both from Nowra and Dapto.
Bob & Yvonne Preo
June 23, 2016
Hi Chris
Long time since we have been in contact. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ray, who was one of the nicest blokes you could wish to meet and we express our sincere and deepest sympathy to your and your family and Arthur. Barry and Wendy Preo, Helensvale, Queensland
June 23, 2016
To Christine & Family, sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. I hold many fond memories of Ray at Nowra. My condolences to you all.
Guy Smith
June 22, 2016
I later encountered Ray again after I moved to 2 Double O in Wollongong – last saw him at the Dapto hotel …he was still the same Ray I’d met in Nowra
Alan Hubbard
June 22, 2016
So sad to hear of the passing of Ray condolences to you all Sharon Boyd
To Christine and family
So sad to learn of the passing of my work mate and good friend. He was a joy to be around and I have many fond memories. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
John and Judith Crowley
JOHN CROWLEY, DAPTO, New South Wales
June 22, 2016
Dear Chris and family, I’m so very sad to hear about Ray’s passing, he was one of the nicest blokes I have ever meet. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
I was fortunate to have known and worked with Ray at Wollongong. He was a wonderful person aka blossom.
Chris, to you and your family, Lorraine and I extend our sincere sympathy.
We know what a great partner you were to Ray and the love that Ray had for his children and grandchildren. It is close to 5 years since we last saw you at a 75th birthday but it was a great catchup. Sorry that we are unable to attend the funeral service on Monday but we will be with you all in our prayers.
Could you please provide a contact address and or phone number.
Love Jim and Lorraine Adams , Tuncurry NSW
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David Peter THOMSON
| 01/07/2016
David Peter THOMSON
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Coonabarabran Mounted Police – Death
Service: From10 January 1873 to20 June 1880 =7+years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1846 or 1848
Date of Event: 24 May 1880 ( Queen’s Birthday )
Location of Event: Binnaway Racecourse
Died on: 20 June 1880 at Coonabarabran
Cause: Fractured Skull – Dashed against a tree by his horse
Age: 32 – 34 – 35
Funeral date: ? June 1880
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Coonabarabran General Cemetery, NSW
Memorial at: ?
Coonabarabran Cemetery
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On 24th May, 1880 Constable Thomson was on duty at the Binnaway Racecourse when his horse ran him into a tree, causing severe head injuries. He passed away about four weeks after the accident.
The Australian Town and Country Journal of 10 July, 1880 reported that “David Peter Thomson, who was first class constable in the mounted police, breathed his last at Coonabarabran last week, after a month of severe and trying illness, says the Mudgee INDEPENDENT, June 30. Constable Thompson met with a terrible accident on the Binnaway racecourse on Queen’s Birthday, his horse dashing him against a tree, and partially fracturing his skull. Deceased’s brother, Mr. John Thompson, railway stationmaster at Parramatta, was in constant attendance upon the sufferer during the last fortnight of his illness. The funeral was very largely attended, the Grand United Order of Oddfellows walking in procession.”
The constable was born in 1846 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 10 January, 1873. At the time of his death he was stationed at Coonabarabran. He is not listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.
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Service No.: 2237 David THOMSON DOB: 1846, Native of NSW. Reel 3043, Item [ 8/ 3251 ]
The Sydney Mail & NSW Advertiser Saturday 10 July 1880 p 53
DEATHS
THOMSON. — June 20, at Courthouse, Coonabarabran, mounted constable David Peter Thomson, from fractured skull, received by being run against the limb of a tree whilst on duty at Binnaway 24th May last, aged 32 rears.
NSW Government Gazette ( Sydney ) Tuesday 20 July 1880 P3790
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.
In the goods of David Peter Thomson, late of Coonabarabran, in the Colony of New South Wales, mounted constable, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given, that at the expiration of fourteen days from the publication of this notice, application will be made to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, for letters of administration of the goods, chattels, credits, estate, and effects of the abovenamed deceased to be granted to John Robertson Thomson, of Parramatta, in the said Colony, railway station master, a brother and next of kin of the said deceased. — Dated this 19th day of July, a.d. 1880.
About 7am on 4 June, 1929 Sergeant Lanham finished his shift at the North Sydney Police Station and shortly thereafter collapsed and died. The following brief article appeared in The Sun of 4 June, 1929.
AFTER NIGHT’S WORK POLICEMAN DROPS DEAD.
Returning from duty at North Sydney about 7 a.m. to-day, Sergeant William J Lanham of Willoughby-road, North Sydney, collapsed and died. Sergeant Lanham had been suffering from high blood pressure. He was 50 years of age and had been connected at different times with the North Sydney. In 1914, he and Inspector Pattinson and Detective-Sergeant Miller and others arrested a gang of desperate thieves at Willoughby. Subsequently he was promoted and transferred to Paddington. Last year he was again appointed to North Sydney.
The sergeant was born in 1878 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 3 January, 1908. He was stationed at North Sydney. He is also variously referred to as Lanaham, Lanahan and Danaham. He is not listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.
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The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 5 June 1929 p 13
LANHAM. – The Relatives and Friends of the late
Sergeant WILLIAM JOSEPH LANHAM, of No. 6 Station, are invited to attend his Funeral; to leave Wood Coffill’s Funeral Home, corner Falcon and Miller streets, North Sydney. THIS WEDNESDAY, at 2.30 p.m., for Church of England Cemetery, Northern Suburbs, Motor Funeral.
WOOD COFFILL LIMITED.
Motor Funeral Directors.
LANHAM.—The Relatives and Friends of Mrs.
MARGARET ANN LANHAM and FAMILY are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND and their FATHER, Sergeant William Joseph Lanham; to leave Wood Coffill’s Funeral Home, corner Falcon and Miller streets, North Sydney, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 2.30 p.m., for Church of England Cemetery Northern Suburbs Motor Funeral.
LANHAM.—The Relatives and Friends of MICHAEL and WALTER REGAN and Mr. and Mrs. A. BOWMAN and FAMILY are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved BROTHER-IN-LAW and UNCLE, Sergeant William Joseph Lanham: to leave Wood Coffill’s Funeral Home, corner Falcon and Miller streets, North Sydney, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 2.30 p.m, for Church of England Cemetery, Northern Suburbs. Motor Funeral.
WOOD COFFILL LIMITED.
LANHAM.—LODGE WILLOUGHBY, 363, U.G.L.,
N.S.W.—Brethren of above and sister Lodges are fraternally invited to attend the Funeral of the late Wor. Bro. WILLIAM JOSEPH LANHAM; to leave Wood Coffill’s Parlour, Falcon and Miller street, North Sydney, on WEDNESDAY, 5th inst., at 2.30 p.m. Brethren meet at Temple, Lane Cove-road. North Sydney, at 1.15 p.m. Regalia.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 5 June 1929 p 14
LANHAM.—June 4, 1929, at his residence, 296 Willoughby-road, Naremburn, William Joseph Lanham, late Sergeant No. 6 Police Station, beloved husband of Margaret Ann Lanham, aged 50 years.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 5 June 1929 p 16
OBITUARY.
POLICE-SERGEANT LANHAM.
On returning to his home in Willoughby-road yesterday morning after a tour of night duty, Sergeant William Joseph Lanham, of the North Sydney police, collapsed, and died shortly afterwards. Sergeant Lanham, who was aged 50, had over 22 years’ service in the force, much of his time having been spent in the northern suburbs.
After terms as constable in North Sydney and Chatswood, he was promoted sergeant and transferred to Paddington, but a few months ago was again detailed for duty in North Sydney, and he did valuable service in the district with which he had an intimate acquaintance.
The funeral will leave Wood Coffill’s parlours at 2.30 p.m. to-day for the Northern Suburbs Cemetery.
Senior Sergeant Garry (uncle Gaz) Smith:
End of Watch: Police Dog Bomber 27/04/2010 – 11/06/2016
PD Bomber took his oath ‘To Detect and Protect’ in April 2014. The ‘Law with Paws’ commenced duties in Katherine and the Northern Command before moving to Darwin with his handler last September.
It soon became apparent that properly trained, the Police handler and Police Dog Bomber could be best friends.
The Dog Operation Unit provided the following brief eulogy:
“Bomber was a once in a life time dog with a quirky personality. He was loyal, protective and intense in every aspect of his life. Over his career he was involved in the apprehension of numerous offenders across the northern command and Darwin before succumbing to an illness and unexpectedly passing away over the weekend. He will be forever missed and will leave a hole in the heart of those who knew and worked with him.”
On behalf of all within the Tri-Service, R.I.P. Bomber.
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Robert Arthur BELL
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Robert Arthur BELL
( late of Georges Hall )
aka Bob
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 September 1977
Constable – appointed 12 September 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class ( Shift Supervisor ) – retirement HOD
Stations: ?, VKG1 ( Sydney at the ‘Old Hat Factory’ = CIB ) 1976 – 77, , 21 Division, 3 Division ( 1980’s ), Radio Technician – NSW Crime Commission, Bankstown, Campsie, Burwood – HOD retirement
Service: From?pre September 1977 to 3 August 2001 = 25 years Service
It is reported that Rob was at Werrington Railway Station and collapsed. CPR was performed but was not successful.
May Rob forever Rest In Peace.
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At least one can say that Bob passed away doing what he loved filming the various trains “Indian Pacific” etc to put on his web site and “Youtube”.
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BELL, Robert Arthur.
(known as Bob)
Late of Georges Hall. Cherished husband of Lynne. Much loved Dad of Carolyn, Peter, Christine and Rosemary. Father-in-law of Stephen and Matthew. Adored Pa of Zachary, Nicholas, Alexander, David, Joseph, Jacob, Emily, Jack and Holly. Brother to Rhonda. And a friend to many.
Heaven will be richer for the presence of his
loving soul.
Bob’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Thursday June 16, 2016 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Aspect Fundraising, PO Box 361, Forestville NSW 2087 would be appreciated. –
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
We all lost a colleague, friend and good mate. Rest in Peace Bob and fly with the angels.
Sgt Bob Bell (Burwood days).
Not too many people were of your calibre and were such a great leader and friend to so many. You influenced my career and supported me as my sergeant and as friend. You made us laugh and showed that a Sgt could be human after all. Those shifts watching the flight paths of planes at your desk and you trusting me in a cop car is still spoken of to this day and still makes me laugh. Lost but never forgotten.
~
Mick Oates,
Saratoga, New South Wales
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
We always enjoyed Bob’s posts on AirSeaRailRoad.com and his enthusiasm for all mode of transports and amateur radio. Loved discussing many of these subjects with Bob over a cup of tea at Bankstown Airport.
Bob you will be missed, we will never forget your calm way to approach all situations.
( Sydney Morning Herald has an article I can’t read fully: Apr 25, 1994 – Blacktown. Pensioner deceased will be made by Trevor Lloyd Watkins Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon her estate…..
Cause: Liver Cancer stemming from a toxic spill obtained whilst working Rescue Squad
Age: 44 years 6 months 9 days
Funeral date: ?TBA
Funeral location: Tweed Heads, NSW
Buried at: Cremated: Ashes scattered at Cabarita Beach, NSW
Memorial at: NIL
Rescue 27 – Blacktown. Back Row ( L – R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Trevor Lloyd WATKINS #18284 Front Row ( L – R ) ?, ?, Col ‘Pussa’ KELSON, ?
https://police.freom.com/trevor-lloyd-watkins/
TREVOR is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
* BUT SHOULD BE ( still not mentioned in May 2021 )
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