Barry was in the Sands Hospital in 2002 recovering from a cancer operation.
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The George Lewis Trophy Presented each year by Mr. George Lewis, a Sydney businessman for the most courageous act by a member of the New South Wales Police Force.
For 1961 the award was jointly made to Constable B. J. Dening and Constable K. M. Johnson.
The Alfred Edward Award This award is made under the Will of the late Alfred Edward, a former Superintendent of Traffic, for the pluckiest or most commendable act during the year by a Traffic Constable or Constables.
For 1961 the award was made to Constable B. J. Dening
Peter Mitchell Trust Awards Under the Will of the late Peter Stuckey Mitchell, funds are provided for the making of certain awards to civilians, personnel of the Armed Services and of the Police Force. The following were the awards made to members of the Police Force for the year 1961:—
Most Courageous Act
Joint award to Constable B. J. Dening and Constable K. M. Johnson
The St George Illawarra Dragons are deeply saddened at the passing of former player Grahame Bowen, on Tuesday.
Bowen, who played as prop-forward, made his first-grade debut for the St George Dragons during the 1967 season and scored 13 tries from 75 appearances in total over a span of six seasons.
The forward featured for the Club in their 1971 Grand Final fixture against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
He later joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 1973 before retiring at the end of the following year.
The Cronulla Sharks are saddened to hear of the passing of former prop forward Grahame Bowen.
Bowen, who played 29 games for the Club after debuting in 1973, played in the now infamous Grand Final defeat to the Manly Sea Eagles that same year.
The prop forward would go on to play until 1975 before retiring.
Prior to joining the Cronulla Sharks, Bowen played for local rivals the St George Dragons between 1967-72 (75 games).
Grahame was actively involved in the community and worked for the SUS Club for many years and could be seen at the Cronulla Pie Shop most mornings with his mates Cliff Watson and co.
Our thoughts go out to Grahame’s family and friends at this tough time.
NRL.com spoke with Rugby League legend Grahame Bowen and asked him what his memories were of the 1973 Grand Final between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Cronulla Sharks
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Jenny Lee BONHAM nee TAYLOR
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Jenny Lee 3/ BONHAM nee 1/ TAYLOR
nee 2 /ASTILL
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 345??
Rank: Senior Constable– Resigned
Stations: ?, Macquarie Fields, Campbelltown Transits, ? – Resigned ( went back to Nursing )
Service: From 12 May 2000to 12 January 2008 = 7+ years Service
Yesterday I attended the funeral of ex Jenny Bonham (Taylor) who worked at Macquarie Fields and Campbelltown.
Jenny served for 8 years before resigning and going back to nursing.
I was somewhat amazed to learn that if you have resigned from the Police they will not issue a Nemises message regarding your death or any funeral details, this also applies to public servants in the Police.
Today we said our final goodbye to a beautiful lady.
Mother, daughter, sister, mother and friend to so many
It was possibly the hardest thing I have had to do thus far.
Watching my brother’s heart break as he said goodbye to his soul mate was something I will never forget.
Jen made the world a better place. She had a zest for life that was second to none. I’m still in a state of shock, it was far too soon and I really wasn’t ready. Today hurtled me through so many emotions that are hard to explain.
It really does prove that we have no control over when we go. Hug and tell your loved ones as much as you can.
Jen was more than a sister in law to me, she was my sister. One I had craved for all my life. I was nervous meeting her for the first time, wondering if she would like me. Never did I expect to find someone who would change me in so many ways.
Christmases changed for our family, we finally spent time together. We finally laughed and loved as a tight family and that was because of Jen. Never before had I felt as if I truly did belong until Jen built a relationship between my brother and I. It wasn’t until one Christmas night after everyone had gone to bed that Jen told me how much my brother loved and cared for me…he may not always say it but he did. It was moments like this I will always remember with her.
This coming Christmas will be hard knowing she won’t be there telling me ‘its wine o’clock somewhere’ as she poured a glass and sat outside by the bbq and it’s going to be tough not hearing the greeting ‘Sister’ again.
All I know right now in my period of fresh grief is time will heal my wounds and my broken heart, but I will never forget this woman who changed me in so many great ways. These memories that I have of her, will be cherished and remembered forever.
Although I am an author, I can’t seem to find enough words to sum up this amazing woman who inspired and loved so many. I only hope she knew how much she was loved and still will be by all that knew her. She genuinely was a true Aussie spirit, one that will never dim with age.
RIP Jenny Bonham
1967-2016
Police Dog BEV
| 30/03/2016
Police Drug Detection Dog BEV
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Police Dog
Stations: ?, Dubbo & Western Regional areas of NSW
Service: From? ? 2010to 23 March 2016 = 5+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Wednesday 23 March 2016
Cause: Illness
Age: 8
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
SenCon Todd Curtin & Bev
Bev
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R.I.P Drug Detection Dog ‘Bev’
‘Bev’ performed Drug Detection duties throughout NSW from 2010 until recently when she needed to retire at short notice due to illness.
The difficult decision was made to euthanase her on Wednesday as the illness had become progressively worse.
She was only 8 years old.
‘Bev’ had a wonderful nature and spent her last three years working in Dubbo and the western regional areas of NSW.
She will be missed by all those who had the pleasure to work and spend time with her, none moreso than her handler, S/Cst Curtin and his young family whom she lived with whilst off duty.
Neil wrote this song in the days following the death of colleague Olly Isaac. He hopes that this message will encourage anyone who might be struggling to reach out for help.
Written & performed by Neil Pynenburg
ISAAC, Olly
ISAAC, Olly
He wasn’t a good man He was a great man
Passed away on 16th March.
All who loved him are welcome to join his Family on Wednesday, 23rd March, at 10 a. m. , at the Broadwater Road Uniting Church, 481 Broadwater Road, Mansfield.
It is with heavy hearts that we report the death of a serving QPS member today. Our deepest condolences to family, friends and the entire Centenary Patrol Group in Brisbane. We understand that your friend and colleague was a highly valued and extremely well thought of member of your team.
To all directly involved, we cannot ease your pain but rest assured that our thoughts, and those of all your blue brothers and sisters nation wide are with you now…
Out of respect for friends and family, details at this point have been withheld. Should anyone need a little extra help right now, Blue HOPE stands ready…
Joseph Frederick Marist BINGHAM
| 30/03/2016
Joseph Frederick Marist BINGHAM
( late of Rosemeadow )
New South Wales Police Force
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 26 April 1949
Cadet # 812
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Uniform #: 3533
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – started 26 April 1949
Probationary Constable – appointed 16 October 1952
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 21 February 1977
Inspector – retirement
Stations: ?, North Sydney, Wollongong, Newtown, The Rocks, Liverpool ( 22 Division – ‘ I ‘ District ), Bankstown, Revesby, George St North – 4 Division ( 1981 ), Petersham ( 1980’s ), Campsie ( 13 Division Traffic Sgt 1969 ) – retired
Service: From 26 April 1949to 16 May 1988 = 39 years Service
Awards: no find on It’s An Honour – but was Awarded: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Born: 16 October 1933
Died on: Friday 11 March 2016
Cause: Heart failure
Age: 82
Funeral date: Thursday 17 March 2016 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: South Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: located at Leppington Rose Garden – where the Children’s grave’s are. Both Joe and his wife – Colleen Mary BINGHAM nee Daley, have a plaque each ; on one head stone. They both passed away 14 days apart, Colleen on the 25 February 2016 & Joe on the 11 March 2016 after being married for 58 wonderful years.
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Colleen Mary Bingham nee Daley was born 20-02-1937 to 25-02-201.
Joe & Colleen met in Wollongong whilst Joe was a Constable, stationed there.
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Ted Collins:Big man. Loved a schooner or two. Traffic Sgt at Campsie for many years rest in peace . Great memories.
Barry Jones: Joe helped me with my first departmental over some shitty complaint. That night at Bankstown he showed me the power of the written report. His response was a pure work of art. The only thing missing was the words ……”Once Upon A Time” at the beginning. I still have that Roget’s Thesaurus he convinced me to buy in 1977 sitting on my desk. The other thing I remember about Joe was his stand up blues with Tom Gerdes, now they were different. Going to miss you big fella.
Ted Collins: Barry Jones. He had that enigma about him. Very very good touch typist. Nothing for him to pitch in and type the synopsis or charge sheets on a wicked night shift. Jump in a car and whiz them into town if we missed the mailman. Never like some sitting there studying the stud book. Gee whiz didn’t he have some stand up blues. The office rocked . He never backed down.
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Matthew John JACKA
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Matthew John JACKA
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 26830[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Sergeant 2nd class – Resigned
Stations: ?, Richmond LAC, Transport Investigation Branch, Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ) late 1980s – 1999, Surry Hills ( as a Sgt ), South Penrith, NSW Police project team arranging emergency services response to World Youth Day, Lismore, Ballina ( Sgt )
Service: From? ? 1989to 25 May 2015 Resignation = 26 years Service
Funeral location: St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 326 High St, Penrith ( opp. Police Stn )
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Lismore police sergeant Matt Jacka at the Lismore roundabout where he and fellow off-duty officers arrested the man involved in yesterday’s road rage incident.
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I have now resigned from work in order to study full time, but I worked in General Duties police for the past 26 years. During that time I did spend 12 months attached to the NSW Police project team arranging the emergency services response to the World Youth Day event.
A ROAD rage bully met his match when he leapt from his vehicle and attempted to intimidate motorists on the Bangalow Road in Lismore yesterday morning.
Much to the delight of fellow road users, the 26-year-old man from Brunswick Heads, who was seen driving dangerously and aggressively between Boat Harbour and Lismore, got more than he bargained for when the first driver he threatened turned out to be an off-duty police officer on his way to work.
If the driver thought that was unlucky, fate conspired even further with a second off-duty officer, Lismore police Sergeant Matt Jacka, also waiting in the queue, and a third officer pulling up just moments after that.
The maverick motorist was arrested and taken to Lismore police station and will face court on a range of traffic charges next month.
He was later taken to Lismore Base Hospital for blood and urine tests.
Sgt Jacka said he was following a fully-laden petrol tanker into Lismore, which he said was driving carefully in the dangerous conditions, when he was overtaken by the speeding driver after being tail-gated for about 30 seconds himself.
“He disappeared into the distance, but we caught up with him in the 60km/h zone in Lismore, where he appeared to be menacing drivers by slowing to 25 or 30km/h,” Sgt Jacka said.
“He then sped up at the next overtaking opportunity near the Westpac helicopter base, apparently to prevent other drivers from overtaking him.”
Police are still piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the incident and have appealed to any witnesses with information who were travelling to Lismore on the Bangalow Road before 6am yesterday to contact them.
The aggressive driver was seen dangerously tail-gating and overtaking traffic in dark and wet conditions near Bexhill before impeding traffic at Lismore’s city limits.
He eventually stopped his light blue, late model Ford Falcon utility in the middle of the road at the roundabout at St Carthage’s Cathedral and the BP petrol station about 6am, and was seen running at vehicles shaking his fists and yelling abuse.
Sgt Jacka and his police colleagues were more than happy to accommodate the man’s ‘issues’ back at the Lismore police station.
“You need your wits about you on that road as it is, let alone in dark, wet and foggy conditions,” he said.
“We highly recommend that drivers report such incidents and we will always follow up where we have a registration number.
“But it is important to exercise extreme caution and slow down or pull over if you deem it necessary.
“Get a rego number if possible, but never confront or antagonise aggressive drivers.”
There are heavy penalties for road rage in NSW, including permanent licence disqualification, fines up to $5500 and/or two years’ imprisonment.
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 2 July 1973
Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 August 1978
Senior Sergeant – death
Stations: ?, B.A.S. Operator – early 1980’s ( Breath Analysis Section, Sydney ),
Rockdale ( SenCon ),
Punchbowl ( 13 Division ) Sergeant,
Leeton ( 1990’s – 5 October 2002),
Service: From 21 May 1973to 5 October 2002 = 29+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 December 1989
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000
Born: 3 November 1948
Died on: Friday 4 March 2016 at St Vincents Hospital, Sydney
Cause: Herman had a triple heart bypass in 1996. In March 2015 he had another bout of heart issues which resulted in 7 – 8 heart attacks over 3 – 4 weeks ending with 15% heart function. He had a heart device fitted but wasn’t 100%. See further information below.
Dear Family and Friends of our Dad,
Herman Vandervegt. Sadly, our Dad passed away on Friday 4th March, 2016 at St Vincents Hospital, Sydney. We would like to invite you ALL to our Dads funeral service.
Friday 11th March, 2016
Leeton Lawn Cemetery
2pm
Following the service we would love to have everyone join us at Yanco Ex-Servicemans Club from 3:30-4pm. The club provides a courtesy bus until 11:30-12pm should people wish to have a drink or two too many.
We will be having a viewing on Thursday 10th March, 2016, 4pm at Les Watkins funeral home, Leeton should anyone wish to attend.
As I’m certain we do not have contact details for all Dads friends, far and wide, we would appreciate if you could pass on the above to any relevant people. Dee and I have posted the above on our Facebook pages and I have posted the information on Dads Facebook page also.
We have also organised an advertisement in the irrigator newspaper which comes out tomorrow, 8th March and there will also be a radio announcement on Thursday 10th March on radio station 2RG following the 8:30 news.
Don’t think we have forgotten anything and apologies if you receive this message more than once.
Love Kez and Dee
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VANDERVEGT, Herman:
Passed away at St Vincents Hospital Sydney, on Friday, 4 March 2016.
Late of 9 Coonong Ave, Yanco.
Loving father of Kerrie Cameron and Deanne Vandervegt. Cherished Grandfather of Jacob, Nicholas and Alex.
Aged 67 years.
“Resting peacefully in Gods care.”
The relatives and friends of the late Herman Vandervegt are respectfully informed that a graveside service will be held on Friday, 11 March, 2016 at the Leeton Lawn Cemetery, commencing at 2.00 pm.
In Lieu of flowers donations will be greatfully accepted at the service on behalf of St Vincent Heart Transplant Unit Sydney.
Email received, via AustralianPolice.com.au, from Deanne Vandervegt on Wednesday 9 March 2016:
Hi Cal
My name is Deanne Vandervegt. I am the daughter of Herman Vandervegt DOB: 03/11/1948. Dad retired as a Senior Sergeant, from Leeton Police Station in 2002. He was in the police force from 21/05/1973-04/10/2002.
Dad has had heart disease / cardiac issues since 1996 which was also the year he had a triple bypass. 23/03/2015 he had his next bout of cardiac issues which took him through 7-8 heart attacks in 3-4 weeks, multiple admissions to St Vincents Hospital, Leeton Hospital, Wagga Wagga Hospital and Griffith Hospital, eventually resulting in end stage heart failure with less than 15% heart function. As it was the end of the road, we (dad, sister and I) decided to accept surgery of a LVAD (left ventricular assist device) which is a pump inserted into the left heart ventricle that forces injection and contraction of the heart to maintain circulation of blood and oxygen. After coming close to death so many times following this surgery, he finally turned the corner and spent 3 months in rehab. The LVAD essentially gave him life again, nothing close to the life he knew, but he was alive, and that was all that mattered to him. He was then placed on the heart transplant list, awaiting a donor heart.
On the morning of 16/02/2106 we received the phone call we had been praying for… A donor heart was a match. It had only been 6 months following the LVAD surgery, but this chance may never have come around again and whilst too early for our liking, he made his way via the first flight out of Leeton.
Surgery took place at 12pm and finally was completed at 1:30am. Whilst the heart transplant went ok, there were major complications removing the LVAD and things sadly went down hill from there. Major abdomen bleeds, several clots in the aorta and following, a massive heart attack which again, put him back into end stage heart failure resulting in only 5% heart function. No human can sustain “life” with 5% heart function. We requested they just give him some more time and let his poor body heal. A couple of days later we were informed his heart was worsening and the heart “reserve” they were hoping for, was no longer. My sister and I were asked to remove all support. Over several days it was evident that dad just could not conquer this fight, he’d given it everything, his all, and we had to leave him with dignity. Regrettably after removing support dad passed quickly on 04/03/2016.
If there is any other information I can assist with, please contact me.
Regards
Deanne Vandervegt
On behalf of all us old and retired Police, may your father forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
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Email from Neville Briggs
Former Inspector, Singleton, NSW
I was saddened to see the announcement of the passing of Herman Vandervegt.
All that I could add to his history is that in the early eighties, Herman was one of the mobile Breath Analysis Operators ( The BAS operators in Sydney ) I met him in that role at the old no. 9 Division, Burwood.
Between 1986 and 1990, I was stationed at Punchbowl in Sydney and Herman was a shift Sergeant in those years at Punchbowl, 13 Division.
One amusing incident that I always remember is that one of the Punchbowl Constables came to me to complain that she couldn’t work with Herman on the night shift. The reason, I was told, was that in the car Herman played a radio station all night that only featured Country & Western music, and Herman knew all the songs and sang along with them all. The poor Constable was distraught. Lol.
Neville Briggs,
Former Inspector, Singleton NSW.
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Ronald HYSTEK
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Ronald HYSTEK
aka Wing Nut
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Academy – Redfern Class # 149
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 4 February 1974
Cadet # 3001
Regd. # 17209
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 4 February 1974 ( aged 16 years, 10 months, 14 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 21 March 1976 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 21 March 1977
Senior Constable – Discharged H.O.D.
Stations: ?, Bankstown, Liverpool GD’s – ( 22 Division ) 1976, Central ( 1 Division ) late 1970’s,
Albury 1980 -1981,
Tumbarumba 1981 -1985
Bowral 1985 – 1995
Campbelltown 1995 – 2002
Discharged 2002 ( H.O.D. )
Service: From 4 February 1974to? May 2002= 28 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( SenCon )
NSW Police Medal – granted ? ? ?
Born: Thursday 21 March 1957
Died on: Friday 3 April 2009
Cause: Cancer of the stomach
Age: 52 yrs 13 days
Funeral date: Thursday 9 April 2009
Funeral location: Uniting Church, Bowral
Buried at: Cremated, ashes taken.
Memorial at: ?
Ron was instrumental in starting the push bike
safety program in the Southern Highlands in the late 1980’s
RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
I think Ron used to play in the Carlton Football Premiership for Campbelltown around 1985.
Ron used to also Trade under Ron Hystek Home Handyman in the Southern Highlands, NSW.
Final farewell for loved policeman
MORE than 300 people gathered at Bowral’s Uniting Church last Thursday to remember Highlands policeman Ron Hystek, who recently lost his fight with stomach cancer.
Bowral police honoured the 28-year veteran of the force, who spent a decade walking the beat in Bowral, with a guard of honour.
Following the service Ron’s eldest son Wayne and wife Julie drove the casket on a home-made trailer with a Ulysses motorcycle group escort to Mittagong Showground before the casket was transferred to a hearse.
Senior Constable Hystek joined NSW Police in 1974; he was stationed at Bowral from 1985 to 1995 before transferring to Campbelltown until his discharge in 2002 on medical grounds.
He was awarded the National Medal and the NSW Police Medal.
Wayne Hystek said his father touched a lot of people and the family was “blown away” by the turnout to the service.
Ron Hystek started the Where’s Wally Ron charity to raise funds for cancer and arthritis research after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in May 2007.
For the full story see the Southern Highland News, Wednesday, April 15
The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 10 August 1999 p2
After a shooting incident in 1993, Senior Constable Ronald Hystek refused to wear a firearm or carry handcuffs. He has also had his police driving certification withdrawn for nodding off at the wheel. The 25-year veteran, who has not been fully operational since the shooting, claims the Police Service has discriminated against him over promotions. Constable Hystek has taken the service to the Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal, where he wants seven days he took off work last year………
have his medical expenses paid by the Police Service. Constable Hystek won a previous decision before the tribunal over hurt-on-duty leave claims for time he took off in 1994. That leave, he said, was due to stress caused by a faulty departmental investigation into the shooting, for which he was deemed negligent. He had opened fire on the vehicle as it sped through an intersection near Bowral during a pursuit. The hearing continues.
Bill James was a long time, and original V.I.P. who stated work out of the old Warilla Police Station ( Lake Illawarra LAC ) in 1996.
Bill retired from V.I.P’s prior to the Station being moved to Oak Flats.
Bill, upon retiring from his career job, applied for a VIP role at the suggestion of his wife. He said he enjoyed his work with the police for a number of reasons.
” I like everything about it – keeps me active and I like working with all the police and staff, they are a great crew. This role has been eye-opening and I really appreciate all the work the police do. It’s great to be able to help them out and my family are very pleased with what I do. “
