Gary was previously mentioned, on this website, in October 2015 under ‘Get Well Soon’.
Much admired member of many years standing, Gary HANLON has for some considerable time now, experienced numerous recurrent problems associated with his quite incapacitating dilemma, respecting heart and lung problems. Gary has also suffered the devastating impact of a debilitating episode of prostate and bladder concerns. His ‘rock’ is Maureen, his wonderful wife, who recently advised me that Gary is commencing to do a little better, having recently been advised that there is no longer any concern apropos to ‘clotting’ or ‘cancer’ with respect to his lungs. Many problems persist, but together, Gary and Maureen confront them resolutely.
Gold Coast RPA – October 2015
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Gregory Grahame FAIRCLOUGH
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Gregory Grahame FAIRCLOUGH
aka Fluffy
( late of Fletcher )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31590
Rank: Senior Constable – retired ‘Medically Unfit – PTSD’ on 14 October 2011
Stations: ?, Harbourside L.A.C. ( North Sydney – August 1997 ), Tuggerah Lakes Anti Theft Unit, Tuggerah Lakes HWP, seconded to Brisbane Waters LAC ( Gosford Police Stn early 2000 to June 2001 ), Newcastle City HWP – retirement
Service: From 17 November 1996 to 14 October 2011= 15+ years Service
NSW Police Academy: Class 268 – Attested 16 May 1997
Awards: ?
Born: Thursday 8 November 1973 at Newcastle, NSW
Died on: Sunday 4October 2015
Cause: died in his sleep
Age: 41
Funeral date: Tuesday 13 October 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Chapel 1, Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, 405 Cessnock Rd, Rhyhope, NSW
there will be no ‘formal’ police involvement but friends & former colleagues are invited
Buried at: ? TBA
Greg FAIRCLOUGH
Greg FAIRCLOUGH – 2014 Color Run
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Further details to follow, but it has been announced today ( Wednesday 6 October 2015 ) that Greg FAIRCLOUGH, a member of numerous NSW Police facebook pages, has passed away.
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Greg was suffering PTSD but was also, recently, diagnosed with Leukemia.
Funeral location: John Wright Park, 12-14 Manning Street, Tuncurry
Buried at: ?
Joy-Anne TREWICK
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Manning River Times
National Police Remembrance Day and Retired NSW Police Officer day 2015
By Carl Muxlow
POLICE gathered in ceremonies around New South Wales yesterday to honour the lives of police officers lost in the line of duty, or to illness or other circumstances.
Here in Taree at the National Police Remembrance Day service, a local life was honoured. Special mention was given to Manning Great Lakes Area Command Senior Constable Joy-Anne Trewick, who sadly passed away on Monday night, after a long and hard fought battle with breast cancer.
“She’ll be remembered fondly as a vibrant and happen person,” reflected Superintendent Peter Thurtell.
“She was always professional and loved her career. She will be sadly missed.”
The superintendent expressed his heartfelt condolences to Senior Constable Trewick’s family.
The service is commemorated each year on the feast day for Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of police and the Taree service was hosted by the Baptist church at Kolodong.
According to master of ceremonies Inspector Christine George, the day is the most significant event on the Australian police ceremonial calendar.
Police chaplain Pastor Chris Thornhill performed the welcome, opening prayer and homily.
“Today is a day of mixed emotions,” the chaplain said. “But also pride in their single-minded dedication and the willingness to pursue justice at great costs.
“Today we remember the diligence, the courage and the integrity of these lives.”
Scripture readings were carried out by retired inspector Bob Barnes and Detective Acting Inspector Natalie Stephens, later followed by the commissioner’s address read by Superintendent Peter Thurtell.
Names of serving members of the New South Wales Police in Papua New Guinea and Australia who have died during the period of September 26, 2014 to September 28, 2015 were read aloud by Inspector Tony Power.
A collection of recent photos of the officers of Manning Great-Lakes Local Area Commend at work, offered a visual reflection of policing as it is today.
To Supt Peter Thurtell, Sen Cst Trewick was an absolute gem when she worked here in Port Macquarie. Although I did a few things to get on her bad side I’m terribly saddened to hear of her death. Breast cancer is an awful way for a life to be taken and I could only imagine what would be going through the minds of the ones she loved. Btw Pete Thurtell is a legend.
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Kylie Jane HAYES
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Kylie Jane HAYES ( BOWDEN )
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 34115[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Senior Constable – retired – Disengaged on 29 September 2003
SOCCO – Regd. # 2001655 – Disengaged on 2 September 2010 = 12 years ‘combined’ Service
Stations: ?, Wollongong, Lake Illawarra ( Blue Team ), Forensic Services Group – Illawarra ( as a Civilian SOCCO )
Service: From ? to 29 September 2003 – Serving NSW Police Officer
Service 2: From ? to 2 September 2010 – Civilian SOCCO
Awards: ?
Born: 1972
Died on: Monday 28 September 2015 ( the day before Police Remembrance Day )
Kylie Hayes with Kerr Neal ( Orgill – Ambos ) at the Triple 0 Party – Oct 2014
Kylie Hayes
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Very sad news came through this evening ( Monday 28 September 2015 ) that one of our mates, Kylie HAYES, passed away with her husband, Mark, by her side.
May Kylie finally cast aside the wheel chair and be dancing through heavens gate and may she forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
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Those attending Kylie’s funeral have been requested to wear blue and yellow. She loved her Parramatta Eels NRL.
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PHOTOS FROM FUNERAL:
81 Photos in this collection. If anyone, known to Cal, wishes a copy of any, or all, of these photos – please email: Cal@AustralianPolice.com.au
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THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 RETIRED POLICE DAY HELD AT LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. LOLA SCOTT WITH KYLIE HAYES.
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Ronald Garry TAYLOR
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Ronald Garry TAYLOR
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8933
Uniform # 1057
Also: Member of the Military Police Army Reserve
Rank: Sergeant 2nd Class – retired
Stations: ?, STP at Wagga Wagga, Newcastle STP – Scott St, Gosford HWP ( 1970’s ), Hornsby Traffic
Service: From 3 March 1958 to 16 August 1987 = 29+ years Service & retired medically unfit
Funeral location: H. Parsons, Warilla Chapel, 101 Woolworths Avenue, Warilla
Buried at: Albion Park Cemetery, Croome Rd, Albion Park Rail
Memorial location: Frank Smithers Park, 248 Tongarra Rd, Albion Pk – dedication ceremony – Tuesday 20 December 2016
Some of those from Police, Council and family who attended the unveiling today. Tuesday 20 December 2016
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Frank was in the Shellharbour Hospital system in February 2015 for unknown problems.
Frank SMITHERS
NX149974, N105257
Albion Park RSL Sub Branch Members are requested to attend the service of their late esteemed comrade.
Frank Smithers at Parsons, Warilla on Thursday 24 September at 12 noon. Blazers / medals to be worn.
Auth. D Hamilton
Hon. Sec.
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SMITHERS FRANK of Albion Park
Passed away in hospital after a long battle, surrounded by his family on September 19, 2015.
Loved husband of Ellie.
Loved father of Annette and Jac, Joyce, Sandra and stepfather of Joy, Terry, Deidre.
Grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 24 and great great grandfather of 3.
Former serving councillor of Shellharbour Council for 23 years and 2 terms served as Deputy Mayor.
Police officer for 35 years.
Aged 92 Years
Always loved and sadly missed
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Frank’s funeral service to be held in the Chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 10 Woolworths Avenue Warilla on Thursday 24th September, 2015 at 12noon. Following the service his funeral will proceed to Albion Park Cemetery, Croome Road, Albion Park Rail.
Naming Reserve 133, Lot: 1 DP: 908823, 248 Tongarra Road Albion Park, after former Alderman Frank Smithers (10729032)
MOTION
: Murray/Marsh
1. That reserve 133, Lot:1 DP: 908823, 248 Tongarra Road Albion Park, be named Frank Smithers Park in recognition of former Alderman Frank Smithers dedicated service to the community of Shellharbour in accordance with Council’s Naming of Council Assets after Individuals policy.
2. That the name Frank Smithers Park be referred to the Geographic Names Board for exhibition in accordance with its policy.
3. That, if approved, appropriate signage be installed at the site denoting the new name and an appropriate ceremony be held when signage is installed.
Councillor Marsh proposed the following addition to the MOTION, which was accepted by the Mover:
4. That the signage include information about Alderman Frank Smithers.
RESOLVED: Murray/Marsh
1. That reserve 133, Lot:1 DP: 908823, 248 Tongarra Road Albion Park, be named Frank Smithers Park in recognition of former Alderman Frank Smithers dedicated service to the community of Shellharbour in accordance with Council’s Naming of Council Assets after Individuals policy.
2. That the name Frank Smithers Park be referred to the Geographic Names Board for exhibition in accordance with its policy.
3. That, if approved, appropriate signage be installed at the site denoting the new name and an appropriate ceremony be held when signage is installed.
4. That the signage include information about Alderman Frank Smithers.
This park was to be ‘unveiled’ on Friday 16 December 2016 but due to poor weather, has been postponed. The park was officially ‘unveiled’ on Tuesday 20 December 2016.
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Illawarra Mercury ( Wollongong ) Friday 22 November 1935 p11 of 14
UNANDERRA NEWS
The following pupils of Unanderra Public School passed the Primary final examination; Jenny Bird, Jack Brough, Arthur Callaway, Bob Catterall, Bert Coleman, Tom Franklin, Bruce Jay, Betty Jolliffe, Wallace Mason, Molly Rodgers, Frank Smithers, Joyce Stevenson, Tim Sweeney, John Timothy, Nancy Todman, Bill Wadey, Ken Watson.
*It is not known if this article is referencing the same Frank Smithers at Unanderra Public School, or if the policeman Frank Smithers actually attended this school, but the time frame is correct.
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Brett KINLOCH
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Brett KINLOCH
Australian Federal Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From ?to?
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Regiment: ?
Enlisted: ?
Service # ?
Rank: ?
Embarkation: ?
Next of kin: ?
Religion: ?
Single / Married: ?
Returned to Australia: ?
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Awards: awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. The U.N. Secretary-General established the Dag Hammarskjöld medal for posthumous award to members of peacekeeping operations who lost their lives during service with a peacekeeping operation under the operational control and authority of the United Nations.
Born:
Died on: ?
Place of death: East Timor
Cause: Heart attack
Age: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
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John GILLANDERS
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John GILLANDERS
Victorian Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?, South Melbourne, Warrnambool, St Kilda
Service: From ? ? 1888 to 19June 1914 = 26 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Friday 19 June 1914
Cause: Suicide – gunshot to head about 4.50pm
Location of event: Outhouse ( toilet ) at his quarters at the police station
Death location: Alfred Hospital about 2 hours after the cause
Inquest held: Sunday 21 June 1914
Age: 55
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
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Daily Telegraph ( Launceston, Tas. ) Saturday 20 June 1914 page 6 of 12
HIS LAST CHARGE
CONSTABLE SHOOTS HIMSELF
MELBOURNE, Friday – At St Kilda today, Constable John Gillander, aged 55, who has been in the force since 1888, shot himself with a revolver.
Weekly Times ( Melbourne, Vic. ) Saturday 27 June 1914 page 33 of 56
CLUE TO SUICIDE CONSTABLE’S WORRY
” All of a’work with the nerves, ” as a comrade phrased it, as the result of the escape of a prisoner under his charge, Constable J. Gillanders, St. Kilda watchhousekeeper, shot himself in the head at the inquest which was held on June 20 at the Alfred Hospital.
Mr T. Allen, J.P., returned a finding that Gillanders died from a gunshot wound in the head, self-inflicted.
“In my opinion,” he added, “it was caused through mental worry. There is no evidence to show the state of Gillanders’ mind at the time.”
Sergeant D. Kennedy stated that at 4 p.m. on June 18 Constable Gillanders reported to him that a prisoner named Arthur Waghorn had escaped from the lock-up. The prisoner was re-arrested shortly afterwards. On the same evening witness requested Constable Gillanders to furnish a report regarding the escape.
At 8.45a.m. next day Gillanders did not report for duty, and witness sent Senior-constable Hore to ascertain why he was absent. Hore subsequently informed him that Gillanders complained of nervous prostration, and that he would probably come on duty later in the day.
At about 2 p.m. that day witness requested Constable Matthews to inform Gillanders that he would have to go to the depot hospital, as he had not furnished a medical certificate. Matthews returned, and said Gillanders was not prepared to go to the hospital just then. Gillanders decided to go to the hospital at about 3.30 p.m.
Sergeant Kennedy, continuing, said that when he entered his office on June 19 he found the resignation of Gillanders on the table. He did not know who put it there.
It was also reported that his daughter saw him with the revolver but before she could run to him, he put the weapon to his temple and fired, dying tow hours later in Alfred Hospital.
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Harley Gerard DONOHUE
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Harley Gerard DONOHUE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12918
Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, Traffic Branch, Part time diver with Water Police, Hurstville – death
Service: From 11 December 1967 to ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 November 1983
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993
Born: 23 May 1945
Died on: 27 January 1996
Cause: Cancer
Age: 50
Funeral date: ? ? 1996
Funeral location: Woronora Crematorium
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial plaque at Woronora Cemetery
Location
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DD REMEMBRANCE PLAQUE MEMORIAL
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MEMORIAL
Harley Gerard DONOHUE
Harley Gerard DONOHUE
HARLEY GERARD DONOHUE
JOHN DUNCAN, KAREN BRANFIELD, HARLEY DONOHUE
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Buried at: Castlebrook Cemetery, 718 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW
Memorial at:
May they forever Rest In Peace
Liz and Bill FAHEY
As of Monday 14 September 2015, Elizabeth Fahey – the wife of deceased Sergeant Bill Fahey, is currently in hospital with a brain tumour and having scans to determine the extend of the tumour.
We wish Elizabeth all the very best for a full and speedy recovery.
As of Wednesday 29 September 2015, Liz’s brain tumour pathology is back and it was found to be malignant. Doctors are going to do chemotherapy & radiotherapy.
Dear family and friends.
Maybe the majority of you will not know the name nor my relationship with this lovely Lady. Yesterday on 25/12/2016, Elizabeth (Liz) Fahey lost her battle with a brain tumour. She was the wife of a ‘giant’ in the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, Sergeant William (Bill, Uncle Bill) Fahey. Liz and Bill were living in Queensland when Bill died some years back. Liz moved back to NSW but not much is known of her life back here (to my shame) until recently when she became ill.
I joined the NSW Police Force in 1974 and till 1978 I was stationed at Annandale. In 1978 I completed a Rescue course and was transferred to the Police Rescue Squad. One of the first senior members of the Squad I was introduced to was Bill. He was a big man but not tall. Think of the size of an 18 gallon beer keg and apply that to his upper body.
Think this. When wearing his white overalls, he could roll up his sleeves, put the pointy end of a full size anvil in the sleeve and pick up the blunt end of the anvil and lift vertically. A powerful man with the heart of gold. Wasn’t long before I met his beautiful partner Liz. She was a tiny thing, 5 foot nothing. But, when she came around for a visit, or a function at the PRS, she lit up the room. What a gentle soul she was. She would sit with anyone, everyone for a chat. She was a ‘mum’ to us all.
The last time I saw and spoke to Liz and Bill together was in 1985 at my wedding, and have a couple of photos. I shall treasure those photos. God bless Liz, you put up the good fight. You had so many people praying/thinking of you over these past months. The New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, The New South Wales VRA, any Rescue organisation that knew Liz will be thinking of her.
God Bless dear Lady.
Article by Kevin Banister, NSW Fallen Police FB Group
Kel StewartI remember being the barmaid at the Cleveland Inn Surry Hills in those years and serving Liz and Bill Fahey beer whilst they were enjoying a smoke surrounded by Police rescue personel. Liz was a gentle soul Kevin and when I think of her….I smile. Liz is now back with Bill probably enjoying a beer & smoke. RIP Liz. Kel
