Stations: Glen Innes, Grafton & several other country towns
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? in Bicester, Oxfordshire, West of England
arrived in N.S.W. with his father – Samuel NELSON aboard the ‘ Parsee ‘ in 1855
Died on: 3 May 1924
Cause: Heart failure
Age: 72
Funeral date: 5 May 1924
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Goulburn Old Cemetery
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Goulburn Evening Penny Post ( NSW ) Tuesday 6 May 1924 page 6 of 6
OLD SUDAN SOLDIER
Mr. Jonas Nelson Passes
One of the members of the rapidly thinning band of Sudan contingenteers –Mr. Jonas Goode Nelson – died at the residence of Mr. T. Cambridge, Braidwood Road, on Saturday morning, the cause of death being heart failure.
He was 72 years of age, and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Percy King, of Ifield, and two sons, Messrs. G. .E. Nelson, Auburn-street, and W. L. Nelson, W.A..
The late Mr. Nelson was born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, West of England, coming to New South Wales with his parents in the ship Parsee in 1855.
His father, Constable Nelson, was killed at Collector by Ben Hall’s gang, and the monument to his memory is a prominent feature in the old village.
Mr. Jonas Nelson also joined the mounted police, and was stationed at Glen Innes, Grafton, and several other country towns.
When the Sudan Contingent was organised, he Joined the force, and on returning became a member of the citizen forces in Goulburn.
His wife, a Miss Bill, of Braidwood, died over 25 years ago.
He was one of the oldest members of the local Druids’ Lodge, and was for many years caretaker of the Goulburn Race Club’s course.
He was always an enthusiast in military affairs, and took part in the Anzac Day procession to Rocky Hill twelve days ago.
At one time he was a member of the Goulburn Fire Brigade, under Captain Mayne. Messrs. Samuel Nelson (another Sudan veteran), A. E. Nelson (Clifford-street), and Thos. Nelson (Vic.) are brothers. Mesdames Ifield and Raynor, of Sydney, are sisters.
The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at the C. of E. Old Cemetery.
Stations: ?, Liverpool,Cabramatta, Lismore, West Wyalong
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Sunday 24 May 2015 during the p.m.
Cause: Breast Cancer
Age: ?
Funeral date: Monday 1st June 2015
Funeral location: St Pauls Catholic Church, John Street, Camden @ 2.30pm
Buried at: Camden General Cemetery, Cawdor Road, CAMDEN
Bev MORONEY
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On behalf of Former Director of NSW Police Legacy Ken Moroney;
“Dear Friends,
On behalf of Michael and Kim, Peter and Ruth and Andrew and Melissa and our seven grandchildren, may I take this opportunity to thank each of you for your kind and thoughtful comments regarding our dearly loved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Beverley. I have been asked over recent days what my best memories are of Bev and the words grace, dignity, and an inner peace immediately come to mind. We will miss that spontaneous laughter, that genuine ability to care for all around her and that dogged determined mind that any task that had to be completed, had to be completed well.
Over the recent years, months and weeks we have watched the great struggle she faced always with cheer and more concern about the welfare of the medical and nursing staff who were caring for her. That was Bev.
Bev had three loves in her life; her family, the NSW Police and her much loved Ronald McDonald House where she felt humbled at being able to do something, anything to help kids and their families who were suffering from illnesses. The boys and I are indebted to many serving and retired colleagues for their kindness towards Bev.
Whilst we are the poorer for her passing, we are the richer for having known her”.
Ken Moroney
A mass service will be held at St Pauls Catholic Church, John Street, Camden on Monday 1st June 2015 at 2:30pm. A Committal service will be held at 4pm at Camden General Cemetery, Cawdor Road, CAMDEN.
At Beverley’s own request, please wear a splash of colour.
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Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS
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Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS
New South Wales Police Force
AKA Jeff
Late of Cowra, NSW
Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 May 1971 with Class # 127
Regd. # 14726
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 May 1971 ( aged 24 years, 10 months, 5 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 28 June 1971 ( aged 24 years, 11 months, 16 days )
Service: From 17 May 1971to? ? ? = ? Years Service
Appears in the 1975 & 1979 Stud Books
Does NOT appear in the 1985 Stud Book
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 12 July 1946
Died on: Tuesday 19 May 2015 @ Cowra
Cause: Heart problem
Age: 68 years, 10 months, 7 days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS – 25 December 2014
Jeff &Terri? REYNOLDS – Christmas Day – 25 December 2014
JEFF is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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NOTHING FURTHER IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS MAN OR HIS DEATH AT THIS STAGE
Condolences to his wife, Terri, friends and family.
Cal
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Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS on a brand new R100TIC ( Boxer ) about 1983
Tara McLAUGHLIN ( TOBIN )
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Tara McLAUGHLIN ( TOBIN )
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Senior Constable – posthumously promoted to Sergeant 3rd Class
Stations: ?, Brisbane Water Local Area Command
Service: From? ? 1999to 21 May 2015 = 16+ years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ?
Died on: Thursday 21 May 2015 at Royal North Shore Hospital
Cause: Lung Cancer
Age: 39
Funeral date: Thursday 28 May 2015
Funeral location: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal
Buried at: ?
Memorial: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, A7 ( right wall )
Tara McLAUGHLIN
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VALE SERGEANT TARA MCLAUGHLIN (TOBIN)
It was with heavy hearts we said farewell to our friend and colleague Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin).
It has been said that a candle can light a thousand more and not lose any of its brightness. Tara lit our hearts with the brightness of her spirit and made a difference to her community, as a police officer and Director of NSW Police Legacy.
Today ( 25 May 2015 ) we said farewell to Tara but she will not be forgotten. Not here on the Central Coast… not in the rest of the state … and not by generations to come.
Go gently from this place Tara, and know that the light you lit in our hearts will burn forever and your legacy will live on.
A loving wife and mother, a daughter and sister.
A prized friend and colleague.
A member of the New South Wales Police Force.
Our prayers are with you Tara. May you rest in peace
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Senior Constable Tara McLaughlin died from lung cancer in hospital, prompting tributes from comrades
21 May 2015
The Daily Telegraph
THE NSW police community is mourning the death of a senior constable who has succumbed to lung cancer, leaving a husband and two young boys.
Snr Const Tara McLaughlin died this morning at Royal North Shore Hospital and is survived by husband Sean and sons Harry and Flynn.
She was also a former director of the NSW Police Legacy charity, which supports past and present police and families in time of tragedy and need.
A post announcing her death on the NSW Police Legacy Facebook page garnered thousands of comments paying tribute to her life and her service.
Superintendent Commander Daniel Lewis of the Brisbane Water command area paid tribute on his Facebook page, describing Snr Const McLaughlin as a “huge influence” on the organisation and the Police Legacy movement.
“Sean and Tara’s two sons Harry and Flynn will directly benefit from the amazing work done by Tara and as they grow older will come to know just how incredible their mother was as they benefit from the work NSW Police Legacy,” he said.
Snr Const McLaughlin began her career with NSW Police in 1999.
Hi friends – Please read Tara’s story then make a generous donation. Thanks Darren
TARA’S STORY: My name is Tara Tobin and I am very blessed to be married and have two healthy and gorgeous boys. As most parents would attest, a three and four year old, keep us very busy and exhausted most days. So this was one of my symptoms in late 2012, but being a mum and working, I just thought being constantly tired and regularly short of breath was normal.
Life for us changed on the 10th of January 2013, when I was hospitalised with a collapsed lung that had filled with fluid. Life for us changed forever on the 17th January 2013 when I was diagnosed with stage four non small cell Lung Cancer.
Hard to hear the “C” word, but hard to comprehend that it was Lung Cancer as I have never smoked.
So after 18 months of chemotherapy, the cancer HAD metastitised and moved to my liver.
After testing my tissue three times, it was identified that I have the Alk gene which can be treated via oral chemotherapy. This medication is called Crizotinib and is manufactured by Pfizer. Unfortunately at the time my result finally came back positive, the only option available to our family was to self fund this treatment as the drug has not been approved on the PBS. Currently this cost is $8000 inc gst per month.
Currently I have been on this medication for approximately 7 weeks and the scans have shown much improvement. The improvement has flowed on to my life, and my renewed ability to be part of my families life – and put a load of washing on!
Tributes flow for ‘courageous’ lung cancer victim Sergeant Tara McLaughlin
Flynn Tobin farewells his mum, Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin), during her funeral held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal. Picture:Peter Clark
Geraldine Cardozo, Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate
Central Coast police officer Tara McLaughlin, who died of lung cancer last week, was farewelled by hundreds at a moving funeral on Thursday.
The mother-of-two, who helped countless police families through the loss of a loved one, was remembered for her own lasting legacy.
Members of the police community joined family and friends in Terrigal to farewell the 39-year-old who died from lung cancer leaving a husband and two boys.
The much-loved officer, who has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant, was attached to Brisbane Water LAC and was also a former director of the NSW Police Legacy charity, which supports past and present police and families in time of tragedy and need.
Proudly donning his mother’s police hat, three-year-old Flynn Tobin watched as hundreds of mourners, including more than 100 police, attended the police funeral with full honours in Terrigal.
Sergeant Tara McLaughlin with her sons Harry and Flynn. Picture: Facebook
Police pallbearers carry the casket of Senior Constable Tara Tobin, during the funeral held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal. Picture:Peter Clark
Flanked by a sea of blue uniforms at Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel at Terrigal Police Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell gave the valedictory for his “caring, compassionate and courageous” friend and colleague.
“Tara was blessed with beautiful personality and had the ability to be admired by many,” he told the packed chapel.
He praised Sergeant McLaughlin’s “determined and honest” nature describing her as someone “who would listen to any problem and had a wonderful sense of humour”.
Hundreds attended the service for Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin). Picture:Peter Clark
Police legatees who met Sgt McLaughlin through her work with NSW Police Legacy after losing members of their own family when they were young, paid tribute to “a wonderful role model” with a “gorgeous smile and open generous heart”.
“Tara was not simply a police officer but a person who inspired me,” said one. “It is with irony that today we welcome you into our police legatee family.”
Family members farewell Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin), during her funeral held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal. Picture:Peter Clark
Brisbane Water Commander Detective Superintendent Daniel Sullivan, who attended the funeral, said his colleague was a huge influence on the command would be forever remembered.
“Today we said farewell to Tara but she will not be forgotten. Not here on the Central Coast, not in the rest of the state, and not by generations to come,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
“Tara will leave behind a legacy that reaches far beyond the Brisbane Water LAC and into the Police Legacy family. Sean and Tara’s two sons Harry and Flynn will directly benefit from the amazing work done by Tara and as they grow older will come to know just how incredible their mother was as they benefit from the work of NSW Police Legacy.”
A friend speaking on behalf of Sgt McLaughlin’s husband Sean Tobin said she was his “best friend forever” while sister Melanie McLaughlin thanked everyone for the “amazing turnout”.
Sgt McLaughlin joined the NSW Police in 1999 and came to Brisbane Water command 10 years ago.
NSW Police officers march at the Terrigal service. Picture:Peter Clark
Published: 17:20 +11:00, 19 February 2016 | Updated: 20:00 +11:00, 19 February 2016
Channel 10 journalist Mel McLaughlin has revealed that the controversy that raged after her memorable interview with cricketer Chris Gayle was nothing compared to the personal tragedy she has had to cope with.
The Herald Sun reports that the reporter had more serious issues on her mind at the time, as she was still coming to terms with the death of her older sister Tara, 39, to a rare lung cancer in May last year, despite the fact she was not a smoker. Tara was a senior constable with the New South Wales Police.
‘I find it very hard to talk about,’ McLaughlin said. ‘The cancer she had has such a disgusting rate of death.’
She admitted though that it put the whole debate about her interview with Gayle in perspective.
In a live post-match interview with Gayle in January, the cricketer faced a widespread backlash for his ‘inappropriate’ remarks to McLaughlin, telling her she had beautiful eyes and famously quipping ‘don’t blush, baby’.
‘It was just an interview. I can handle myself, I’m fine. Everyone seemed to have an opinion so I just went the other way,’ she said.
‘I know I’m on TV but I’m not about that at all. I’m not in it to be famous and the extra attention horrified me. I love what I do and I’m passionate about it and that’s what’s important. I’ll come across (Gayle) again. It’s work. There’s no problem.’
The Channel 10 reporter was still coming to terms with her sister’s death when the Chris Gayle controversy erupted in January
In January, Gayle (right) faced a widespread backlash for his ‘inappropriate’ remarks to McLaughlin (left), telling her she had beautiful eyes and famously quipping ‘don’t blush, baby’
Gayle later apologised for his remarks and was fined $10,000 by his Big Bash League club, the Melbourne Renegades, for ‘inappropriate conduct’.
However, the story didn’t end there. In the aftermath the sports journalist was thrust into the spotlight once again after offering to buy a former cricketer a drink after she got his name wrong on live TV.
During a post-match segment after the Big Bash clash between the Melbourne Renegades and the Adelaide Strikers last month McLaughlin slipped up and called Mark Waugh by Damien Fleming’s name.
The Channel 10 reporter, Waugh, and fellow panel guest Kevin Pietersen all dissolved into laughter with McLaughlin apologising and joking: ‘I’ll buy you a drink’.
Social media was quick to respond to McLaughlin’s comments, drawing parallels between her remarks and Gayle’s ‘don’t blush baby’, gaffe.
Service: From pre 18 February 1946to 7 October 1968 = 22+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 15 April 1925
Died on: 13 February 2004
Cause: Dementia
Age: 78
Funeral date: 17 February 2004
Funeral location: Cowra Anglican Church, Cowra
Buried at: Cowra Lawn Cemetery, Doncaster Dve – now laying with Olive
Husband to Olive, father to Graeme ( # 16712 ) & Darrell
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RONALD ALEXANDER CORCORAN
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John FELTON
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John FELTON
aka Felto
( late of Seven Hills )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17164
Rank: Sergeant – retired
Stations: ?, Blacktown GD’s & Rescue Squad ( 27 Division ), Wetherill Park, Green Valley
Service: From 7 October 1975 to 9 July 2010 = 34+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992
1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 4 September 2001
Born: 9 October 1953
Died on: Wednesday 20 May 2015 about 5pm
Cause: Liver Cancer
Age: 61
Funeral date: Monday 25 May 2015 @ 9am
Funeral location: Pinegrove Crematorium, North Chapel, Great Western Hwy, Minchinbury
Buried at: Cremated
John Felton on the left
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FELTON, John
9.10.1953 – 20.05.2015
Formerly of Seven Hills
Loving husband of Stacey. Much loved father & father-in-law of Courtney & Adam and Ashley & Kirstie.
Adored Poppy-Chicken of Riley & Madeline.
Family and friends of JOHN are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, May 25, 2015, to be held in the North Chapel of Pinegrove Crematorium on the grounds of Pinegrove Memorial Park, Great Western Highway, Minchinbury at 9:00am.
The Rocks, Riverina area. 1920’s – 30’s in Crookwell, West Wyalong, Baradine, Urana, O.I.C. – Singleton
Service: From ? ? 1919 or 1920 to ? ? 1951 = 31+ years Service
Awards: Imperial Service Medal – granted 25 August 1953
Born: ?
Died on: ? January 1960
Cause: cancer
Age: ?
Funeral date: ? ? 1960
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
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The Tumut Advocate and Farmers & Settler’s Adviser Tuesday 23 September 1924 page 4 of 6
A very pretty but quiet wedding was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, when Neil Gordon Featherstone was united in holy bonds with Emily Olive Granland. The bride’s parents recently resided at Bongongo, but for some time past have been living in Cootamundra. The bridegroom is in the police force, and stationed at Crookwell.
The Lockhart Review & Oaklands Advertiser ( NSW ) Tuesday 10 September 1946 page 2 of 6
THE LOST BOY FOUND
Sergeant Featherstone, of Urana, and Senior Constable Spence, of Albudy, were engaged, during the week, in searching for a youth named Russell Binns, who is employed at Coonong Station. He was missing for several days, and the police officers were more than pleased to have found the youth safe and well after their intensive search.
The Lockhart Review & Oaklands Advertiser ( NSW ) Tuesday 19 October 1948 page 1 of 8
LICENSING COURT
To-day a Licensing Court was held at Lockhart, Mr. J. A. Scobie Licensing Magistrate presiding.
The next matter was an application by Albert G. Ziebell, licensee of the Railway Hotel, seeking the withdrawal of an order for the demolition of the premises.
Mr. Smithers, solicitor for the owners, Tooth & Co. Ltd, pointed out that, because of present building restrictions, the application had been placed before the Court. His clients, realizing that renovations were necessary, had planned to spend £1000 on renovations and he tendered the plan and specifications to the Court.
There was, no doubt, that demolition of the premises would have to be carried out later on.
The Court agreed to the withdrawal of the demolition order, but the owners must send the District Licensing Inspector (Sergt. Featherstone ) a copy of the plans and specifications so that he could certify in due course that the renovations were carried out.
Singleton Argus ( NSW ) Friday 16 September 1949 page 4 of 8
NEW SERGEANT KEEN ON SPORT
Sergeant Neil Featherstone, who took up duty this week as officer in charge and prosecutor for Singleton Police, is a keen sportsman. Since he joined the force 24 years ago, he has mainly been appointed to Western N.S.W. districts, including Broken Hill, where he played A grade tennis. Mrs. Featherstone who is also a keen tennis player, has not turned her attention as actively towards golf as her husband has. Since taking up the game Sgt. Featherstone has reduced his handicap to 20 and is looking forward, he said, to playing on the inviting Singleton course.
Only one of the three Featherstone children, four-year-old daughter, Julia, accompanied them to Singleton. An elder daughter, Eula, is nursing at Wagga Base Hospital and a son, Maurice is in the Railway Department in Sydney.
Sgt. and Mrs. Featherstone are looking forward to long and happy associations in Singleton.
