Stations: G.D’s in Newcastle District. Detectives at Wallsend & Waratah Patrols.
Task Force Fenwick
Died 29 January 2009
Cancer – at home
51 old
Funeral 3 February 2009
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Waratah, Newcastle
Mark Wayne BARTLEY
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Mark Wayne (Barts) BARTLEY
Retired Police Officer Passed away 29th January 2009
Late of Warabrook
Dearly loved husband of DONNA, loving father of JANICE and GRACE, much loved son of AUBREY (dec) and HAZEL and son-in-law of BERNARD and JOAN (dec) FARRELL, adored brother, brother-in-law and uncle of LAUREL and LAURIE, BILL and MARIJA, GREG and COLLEEN and their FAMILIES.
Aged 51 Years.
Family and Friends of MARK are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life this TUESDAY (3/2/2009) commencing at 10.30am in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Cnr Bridge and Platt Sts, Waratah. A private cremation will follow this Service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of MARK may be left at the Church for Cancer Research.
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Scott Andrew NICHOLSON
| 12/11/2014
Scott Andrew NICHOLSON
New South Wales Police Force – Resigned
Regd. # 20237
Redfern Police Academy Class 182 B
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 28 May 1982
Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 May 1987
Detectives Training Course 28/ 20 May – 28 June 1991
Senior Constable – level 9 upon Resignation
“possibly” Acting Detective Sergeant – Resigned
After resignation ( due to PTSD ) Scott was a Ranger with Liverpool Council until his death
Stations: Campbelltown ( 1980’s ), Camden,
Bulga, Fraud Squad, Child Mistreatment Unit
Service:From? February 1982 to? ? 1996= 13 years Service
Buried at: Cremated & Resting in the Fountain Garden, Nicholson plot,
Location: Beside Cafe Pagona Area
Section: Gazebo 3 bed 3
Lot:
Lat/Lng: -33.95538, 150.83279
“I should be on the Wall.” I was once a Policeman, I served you for years, I saw so much pain, It reduced me to tears. I saved many lives, Did the best I could do, I served with distinction, All to protect you. Year after year, Without self regard, I lived for the job, No matter how hard. The toll it was taking, Eventually broke through, My brain now was broken, I did not know what to do. I keep telling myself, It will get better in time, Just keep pushing yourself, All will be fine. But it did not get better, It only got worse, The trauma I suffered, Became my own curse. It brought to an end, The job that I live, I can’t do this anymore, No more I could give. The pain did not stop, In fact it just grew, The demons took over, I did not know what to do. I was empty inside, Lost and in pain, I tried to fight on, But I could no longer remain. The trauma had won, I saw no other way, So I took my own life, On a cool summer day. It was because of Policing, You all know it’s true, It destroyed who I was, From the things I went through. The trauma of death, Seen hundreds of times, The witnessing of evil, The wickedest of crimes. Yet now I’m forgotten, By the job I died for, Even though I gave my all, After everything I saw. If I had died on duty, Answering the same call, You would all see my name, My name on the wall. I was still on duty, I just could not let go, I was still a Policeman, My brain made it so….. Written 12.2.15.
Scott Andrew NICHOLSON
Scott Andrew NICHOLSON – Class photo taken at Redfern Police Academy. Class 182 ‘B’
Scott Andrew NICHOLSON – Memorial
[alert_red]Scott is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_red] * BUT SHOULD BE
SCOTT ( as of 2017 ) IS mentioned on the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance
SCOTT ( as of March 2019 ) IS NOT mentioned on the NATIONAL Police Wall of Remembrance – Canberra * BUT SHOULD BE
* Stemming from the continued work of the wives & parents of four Fallen NSW Police to Suicide – those four names will now be included in the newly refurbished NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, Sydney, as of 2017
Congratulations to those family members who fought the fight to right this wrong.
Commissioner Scipione has telephoned each of us today to advise that our loved ones names are being added to the replacement NSW Police Force Wall of Remembrance, to be unveiled in the next few weeks.
We would like to thank everyone who has offered support over a long and difficult journey and truly hope this sets a precedent for all police departments, not only in Australia but the global policing community.
It is so very important to remember that policing can and often does have a detrimental effect on those who serve.
We believe that the inclusion of suicide deaths, stemming from a work related psychological injury, is the most compassionate way of showing that the police hierarchy truly cares.
Scott was a member of the New South Wales Police Force for 13 years and, suffering from the effects of PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ) took his own life on the 14 November 1996 by gassing himself in a car and leaving behind two children, aged 6 & 9 ( at the time ) and a wife.
Scott worked at various stations such as Campbelltown in the 1980’s, Camden and the One Man station at Bulga before leaving the Police Force and gaining employment as a Ranger with Liverpool Council.
Dimmy NicholsonHi, my late husbands name is Scott Andrew Nicholson reg number 20237 who died by gassing himself on 14th November 1996 shortly after he resigned from the job when he could no longer cope with his PTSD, worked at Campbelltown police, Camden, one Man Bulga Police Station, Fraud Squad both in uniform & D’s, Child Mistreatment & others. Hope that’s enough info & thank you for all u do
PLEASE EVERYONE I ASK THAT YOU TAKE THE TIME OUT OF YOUR LIVES TO READ MY STORY. I’M LISA NICHOLSON AND MY FATHER WAS SCOTT NICHOLSON.
PLEASE JUST READ LIKE AND SHARE!!!!!!!!
[blockquote]Hi my name’s Lisa Nicholson and my father is Scott Nicholson. They say we are one big police family and we look after our own yet they don’t even care to see the damage there doing. My dad suicided when I was just 6 years old he was my world my life my everything. The day he died my world fell apart and the older I got the harder it hit me. I suffered and battled countless years of depression, I was raped and beat as a child and teenager and I had the balls to follow this through with court. But, tragically, all of this led to many suicide attempts.
Thankfully my dad had my back though I actually believed the world was so awful and painful that I belonged with my dad. I had a very hard time seeing other officers thinking that’s my dad he is as good a officer as you, yet why is he not remembered!??
He was so proud to be an officer and truly lived through his work right to the end! The end that the line of work he did helped drive him too!!! He worked his ass off to get the respect and acknowledgement that he gained and I’ve always been so proud to say that my daddy was a police officer!! Yet here these ass wipes are claiming that everything my father worked for his whole life everything he believed in and followed isn’t recognised. They claim that we’re one big family and in truth it has felt like that thanks to police legacy but then there’s the fact that I’ve got to, every single day, deal with the emotional grief that I will never see my daddy again and then there’s the fact that the man I love so much and am so proud to say he was an officer will never meet my daughter and my daughter will never meet her grandfather and that, in itself, has me pretty low but on top of all that these guys wanna destroy me; even more, give me no choice and take whatever is left in me to fight to have my daddy’s name on the police Remembrance wall; a wall that all our fallen officers are on, all except the ones who took things into there own hands. We’re one big family yet not only has their line of work taken my father and my daughters grandfather but they wanna take everything that I’ve left because they won’t respect what they’d say “one of our own” my dad deserves that respect and so do so many others and again they say we’re one big family but can they even see that their own choices, actions are killing us even more!!!!
I know I’m not the only one but I can only speak on behalf of myself. I wanna know why?? my daddy, the man that the only image I can recall is of him in his uniform, the man who tragically lost his life, the man who they claim death is not tragic enough to be remembered. Why??? I wanna know why?? my dad’s dead the same as officers who’ve died in the line of duty. Dead not coming back; he died from the pain and suffering from his job and they die in the line of duty but they’re telling me my dad’s death isn’t good enough or tragic enough.
No wonder half the population have lost faith in these guys. I will continue to support and stand tall and for as long as I can with everyone else and I won’t ever stop speaking out.
Your secret is no longer!
He will be remembered.
Thank you for reading my story. Please like and share this around. The more this gets around the more I hope will get in their face and finally remember all our lost men and women.
Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal and heart wrenching story of your journey Lisa! This is so courageous of you. The impact that your father’s death had on you and your family is something that the Police force haven’t been around to witness, acknowledge or support and sadly have contributed to your grief in doing so!
Cause: Illness – Suicide possibly due to departmental ‘ proceedings ‘
Age: 41 years, 10 months, 12 days
Funeral date: 25 August 2004
Buried in Vaughan Catholic Lawn Cemetery,
Grave location: Row 1A, Grave 0084,
Freeman Ave, Macquarie Park, Nth Ryde.
David is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
David James GUFF – 2nd from left. Pennant Hills Rescue Squad.
Dave working in with Polair
Dave ( on right ) working in with Polair ( unknown operator )
It is believed that David was subject of a departmental ‘ proceeding ‘ and that he may have been on long term sick report.
It is understood that he committed suicide by hanging himself inside the family garage.
Pennant Hills Police Rescue Squad – around 2000
as seen on 7 September 2020
May he forever Rest In Peace
Ellen Marshall – daughter of David.
Ellen Marshall – daughter of David.
Grave location ( Row 1A )
Nigel John ATKINS
| 12/11/2014
Nigel John ATKINS
aka ‘ Daisy ‘
Victoria Police
Sergeant
Regd. # 21187
Commenced with VicPol 1978
Stations: Hastings Traffic Management Unit,
Cardinia TMU, Pakenham TMU
Born: ?
Died on: ??
Illness: Suicide
Funeral: Victoria Police Academy Chapel,
Viewmount Rd, Glen Waverley on
MONDAY (Mar. 24, 2013) at 1.00 p. m.
Buried / Cremated at: ?
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Sergeant Nigel Atkins
DETECTIVES have taken more than 100 statements as part of an investigation into an officer’s suicide.
The wife of veteran traffic officer Nigel Atkins has alleged workplace bullying was a factor in her husband’s death.
Sgt Atkins’ is one of four police suicides — three of which involve bullying allegations — which are the subject of an inquiry by the Coroner.
Sylvia Atkins has been told her husband’s death is the subject of an active Victoria Police investigation being directed by a steering committee chaired by Deputy Commissioner Tim Cartwright. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, WorkSafe and the force’s professional standards command will oversee the probe.
Investigators have taken 120 statements from colleagues and others as part of the probe into Sgt Atkins’ death on March 7 this year.
Mrs Atkins said his troubles began in 2007 when he received an email from a senior officer over his booking of a motorist who was aggrieved at getting a number of vehicle infringements.
A picture with then Chief Commissioner Mick Miller was one of Nigel Atkins’ prized possessions.
The officer, who knew the man charged, questioned whether it was necessary to give him a “hamburger” (charges amounting to “the lot”).
Mrs Atkins said this led to friction with the superior when he stood his ground in a reply.
“Nigel took great umbrage to that. Nigel treated everyone equally,” Mrs Atkins said.
She said there was further trouble the next year when he was the subject of “scurrilous” allegations of misconduct by three colleagues. Sgt Atkins was later exonerated, but he was relieved of his officer-in-charge responsibilities at the traffic unit.
“How humiliating. It was against the principle of natural justice,” Mrs Atkins said.
Mrs Atkins said her husband had said his preparedness to book colleagues for speeding made him a target.
She said he told her of becoming the subject of nasty pranks around the station.
A police pursuit which was the subject of internal scrutiny dogged Sgt Atkins in his final months.
His gold class licence was removed after a review of the chase found he had failed to undertake risk assessments, did not communicate having driven at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone, failed to provide ongoing and adequate information during the pursuit, may have continued travelling at high speed after the pursuit was terminated and that he did not support the force’s pursuit and urgent duty driving policy.
Sgt Atkins agreed in response there were things that could have been done better but that he had conducted the pursuit safely and made the “sound and definitive” decision to terminate it.
A police statement said: “Victoria Police take all allegations of bullying seriously and conduct a thorough investigation into any complaint.”
The force was like his second family
POLICING was a huge part of Sgt Nigel Atkins’ life.
A treasured photograph shows him shaking the hand of respected former Chief Commissioner Mick Miller on the day of his graduation in 1978.
He started off on foot patrols and worked his way through a vast range of the force’s roles.
But his most recent years were spent as a road traffic cop, succeeding in reducing road trauma rates in the areas in which he was put in charge.
Commendations and letters of appreciation from his superiors and community groups were among his prized possessions.
His wife Sylvia speaks with pain and pride when she tells of the things she would never forget about her husband.
“I will always be proud of his leadership, loyalty and dedication to Victoria Police,” she said.
“More importantly, because he did it with great strength and honour.
“He was a great protector. My best friend.” Mrs Atkins said it was her husband’s aim to reach 40 years of service.
Despite having his problems in recent years, he was always eager to get to work, often turning up hours early to prepare.
“It was his second family. Sometimes, you’d think it was his first family,” she said.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, CONTACT LIFELINE ON 13 11 14.
ATKINS. The Funeral Service for Nigel John Atkins will be held at the Victoria Police Academy Chapel, Viewmount Rd, Glen Waverley on MONDAY (Mar. 24, 2013) at 1.00 p. m. A Private Family Committal Service will then follow. Family and friends of Nigel are invited to join the family for refreshments in the Reflection Room at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Hwy, Springvale from 2.30 – 5.00 p. m. In lieu of flowers, a donation towards the creation of a Sacred Memorial Garden in memory of Nigel would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.
ATKINS Nigel John My Loving Husband I am comforted knowing that you have entered the mansions of The Lord to enjoy eternal life. I know you will patiently wait for me; watching over me, protecting me from above. When you entered my life you also entered my heart and soul. Nothing can break that. I understand, respect and always have and always will love you.
ATKINS. Nigel. All staff at work areas within the Cardinia Police Service Area mourn the sudden passing of a well respected and dedicated work colleague.
ATKINS. Nigel John. Sergeant 21187 You were more than my mentor, you were also a great friend. I am honoured that I saw the “real you. I know in my heart you will be watching over us all and protecting us. You will be forever missed. My deepest sympathies to Sylvia and the Atkins family. Strength and Honour
ATKINS. Nigel. Fond memories of a compassionate, loyal and a respected member at the Chelsea Police Station. For everyone, he did his best. Eternal Rest
ATKINS Nigel Nigel, you were a boss, a mentor and a true friend. You lived your life to the fullest and you were loved by those who knew the real you. Nigel, you gave all you had until there was nothing left to give. Angels will forever be safe on the highways of Heaven. A hole in our hearts that can never be filled. “Strength and honour
ATKINS. Nigel. The President, Executive and Members of The Police Association mourn the passing of Sergeant Atkins and extend their deepest sympathy to his family. At Rest
ATKINS. Nigel John. Sergeant 21187 The Chief Commissioner, Officers and Employees of Victoria Police regret the tragic death of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable – appointed 17 August 1964
Constable – appointed 17 August 1965
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 26 August 1973 ( loss of Seniority )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 9 October 1980
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 7 December 1986
Final Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, ‘R’ District ( 1965 )( Newcastle? ), Newtown circa 1968, Newtown PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club ), Redfern Police Academy, ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 March 1961( Det SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 October 1991 ( Det SenCon )
Retired: April 1993 – 29 years Service
Cause of Death: Illness from long time heart problems
Born: Wednesday 19 April 1944
Died: Sunday 26 October 2014
Age: 70 years, 6 months, 7 days
Time with NSWPF: 29 years,
Age at Retirement: 48 years, 11 months
Time in Retirement: 21 years, 6 months, 25 days
Funeral: Friday 31 October 2014, 10.30am
Eastern Suburbs Crematorium,
Military Rd, Matraville.
Funeral location
Wake: The Henson ( formerly Henson Park Hotel ), Illawarra Rd, Marrickville.
Brian ‘ Chicka ‘ MOORE
rugby league lost a great player and a true gentleman of the game over night. Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore. One of Newtown Jets Immortals and an ambassador for our great game
Chicka Moore RIP
The Newtown Jets have lost one of the most iconic figures of their 108-year history following the passing of former player, coach and Team of the Century member, Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore.Mr Moore passed away from a long illness yesterday aged 70. Newtown Jets director and media manager Glen Dwyer says Moore will forever be remembered by the Henson Park faithful for his significant contribution to the foundation club.”For the baby-boomer generation, Chicka Moore was the living definition of Newtown,” Dwyer tells RLW.”He never had the privilege of being in a premiership winning first-grade side or playing in a Test match, yet no one who saw him in his prime would deny that he was one of the best centres of the period.”He was a tall, long striding, majestic running centre. In the days where men were starting to grow their hair longer Chicka with his bald head was a landmark at Henson Park.”His combination with fellow centre Bob Keyes was marvellous and I’ve heard lots of judges say that if Reg Gasnier and Graeme Langlands weren’t around, Brian Moore and Bob Keyes would have been the Australian Test centres without doubt.”Moore played for Newtown during a difficult period, with the Bluebags only making the finals three times during his 11-year career. However, there were a couple of highlights to savour.Arguably the finest moment of his career came in 1973 when he almost single-handedly helped Newtown to a remarkable comeback win over St George in the final of the 1973 Wills Pre-Season Cup.
“Newtown were down 15-2 at halftime and the heat was horrendous,” says respected rugby league historian Terry Williams.
“They won 17-15 and that was largely on the back of Chicka. He basically took St George on on his own. In attack he cut the Dragons to pieces out wide and when they had the ball he became a road block.
“In that form he could match any centre in the world.”
Moore represented NSW on three occasions between 1963 and 1970 and was Australia’s top tryscorer during the 1967-68 Kangaroo tour, despite not playing in any Tests.
Unfortunately, he had the misfortune of coming through in the same era as RLW Immortals Bob Fulton, Reg Gasnier and Graeme Langlands and probably didn’t represent Australia as much as he should have.
A Newtown man through and through, Moore also held the distinction of being the Jets’ last-ever first grade coach taking the reins for the 1983 season following Warren Ryan’s resignation.
A respected police officer, in 2008, Moore was inducted into the NSW police Team of the Century while in 2009 he was awarded the NSW Police Medal for diligent and ethical service during his 29-year career in uniform.
“For all his footballing achievements he probably affected more people’s lives in his role as a physical instruction trainer at the police academy,” Williams says.
“There’s a whole generation of young coppers for one or two decades who were put through their paces by Chicka.
“He used to wipe the floor with all these young blokes who were 20 years younger than him.”
“He was just a really memorable character,” Dwyer continues.
“He was a marvellous personality and a great ambassador for the Newtown club.”
BRIAN ‘CHICKA’ MOORE (1944-2004)
* 173 games for Newtown (90 tries, 270 points)
* Four games for NSW (2 tries, 6 points)
* 11 tour games for Australia (10 tries, 30 points)
Newtown Jets legend Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore dies after long battle
October 27, 20146:18PM AAP
Newtown legend Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore has passed away at the age of 70.
ONE of the Newtown Jets’ rugby league players of the century, Brian `Chicka’ Moore has died following a long battle with illness.
Moore was a great of the now defunct NRL club, playing with the blue bags from 1962 until 1973 and also coaching the Jets in 1983.
Six years after he was named at centre in Newtown’s Team of the Century, Kangaroos international Moore passed away aged 70 over the weekend.
“Chicka was a player with an incredible try-scoring record,” said the NRL’s head of football, Todd Greenberg.
“In his 173 matches for Newtown, he scored 90 tries; that highlights what a player he was. In full flight, he was simply magnificent to watch.
“He was also a Kangaroo tourist and represented NSW, and then coached Newtown during its final year in the NSWRL.
“In 2008, he deservedly found a home at centre in Newtown’s Team of the Century. He will be missed by the game which he served so magnificently.”
Brian “Chicka” Moore (19 April 1944 – 26 October 2014) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach.
He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Newtown “Bluebags” from 1962 to 1973 – scoring 90 tries during his long and successful career. He later coached the club for its final season, the 1983 Winfield Cup Premiership. He represented New South Wales in 1963, 1965 and 1970. He also represented Australia, touring Great Britain and France with the 1967/68 Kangaroos, playing 11 minor tour matches but no tests.[1] During the 1970s Moore captain-coached in the Newcastle Rugby League with the Macquarie club.[2] While playing football, Moore also served in the New South Wales Police Force and in 2008, rugby league’s centenary year in Australia, he was named at centre in a NSW Police team of the century.
In 2008 Brian ‘Chicka’ Moore was named in the Newtown Jets team of the century. He died following a long illness on 26 October 2014.[3][4]
Greg, I’d like to put a mate of mine into this site. Senior Constable William (Billy) John Pearce, originally of Byron Bay NSW. I think he joined NSWP at 17, trained with and was sworn in with class 142 (mid 1974), his registered No. 164?? or 165??. Billy service at Newtown GDs, PCYC – Sydney and Lismore. He passed away Christmas 2006 of cancer.
Would you mind arranging please.
NSW Fallen Police enquiry from Peter WHALAN on 231014.
Captain R. Zouch, Superintendent of Police in the Goulburn district, is dangerously ill.
The Gundagai Times Tuesday 23 October 1883page 2 of 4
DEATH OF CAPTAIN ZOUCH.
THE people of Goulburn heard with sad surprise on Monday morning that death had claimed for his own one of the oldest residents of the city – Captain Henry Zouch. For some two or three weeks the deceased gentleman had been ill ; but as it was circulated that his condition was improving fears for him were allayed, and his recovery was generally looked for. This being so, the news of his death came with a greater shock. It was on Saturday morning that the deceased gentleman became worse, and throughout the day he remained in a dangerous state, being hardly conscious. Sunday saw no improvement, but on the contrary he became lower, and was unconscious the greater part of the day ; and in the evening at 6 o’clock he breathed his last. His illness was brought on by exposure to the sun, which he experienced last Friday fortnight whilst tending to his garden, of which occupation the Captain was very fond. To the effects of that exposure, and to decay of the system, his death is attributed. The Captain was in his 73rd year, and has resided in New South Wales for about 50 years.
The following, which is taken from Mr. J. Henniker Heaton’s “Australian Dictionary of Dates, and Men of the Time,” gives an outline of his career :
Zouch, Captain Henry, son of Colonel Zouch, commander of a British regiment during the last American war of 1812-14, was born in Quebec, where his father was for some time commandant. When a young man, Mr. Henry Zouch repaired to England, and received his education in the military college at Sandhurst. In 1826 he obtained a commission as Ensign in the fourth or ” King’s Own Regiment.” After serving in several garrison towns in England, he came out to the colony of New South Wales with his regiment. In those days every convict ship was conducted and guarded hither by a detachment of troops. Captain Zouch was appointed in 1834 to the first division of the military mounted police, stationed at Bathurst. There were then three divisions, one at Bathurst, one at Goulburn, and one at Maitland. He was despatched to the Bogan to find the remains of Richard Cunningham, the botanist, and succeeded in doing so, and a tablet was erected on the spot. On the fourth regiment proceeding to India Captain Zouch sold out. He was for some years engaged in pastoral pursuits at Ashly, Lake George. On the discovery of gold at Ophir, and the consequent rush thither, he received the appointment as Gold Commissioner at the town, where he remained until 1853, in which year he accepted the post of Superintendent of Mounted Patrol for Main Roads. This position he retained until the mounted patrol was amalgamated with the general police under Police Act of 1862. Since then Captain Zouch has remained in charge as General Superintendent of Police for the Southern Districts. He has the excellent qualification of always obtaining the confidence and esteem of the men under his control. During the bushranging era and on many other occasions Captain Zouch was distinguished for his courage, foresight, and ability. He has at various times during the absence of Mr. Fosbery fulfilled the duties of Inspector-General of Police.
The captain was a man universally respected and liked. Actuated partly perhaps by disinclination for it, and prevented maybe by pressure of official duties, he never figured prominently as a public man. For some years he occupied the honorable position of president of the Goulburn Hospital, and he was also for a great length of time a warden of St. Nicholas’ Church. With all classes of the community he has always been a favorite, rendered so by his gentlemanly demeanour and his quiet mode of life ; for, meddling not with things which did not concern him, he was one of those of whom it might be said –
[blockquote]Along the cool sequestc’d vale of life He kept the noiseless tenor of his way. [/blockquote]
He was of a most benevolent disposition, and was full of a charity that loves to exercise itself in unostentatious acts of benevolence. To the appeal of suffering he never turned a deaf ear, but was ever ready to relieve those who came to him in genuine distress. To that no doubt is to be attributed his great popularity amongst the poorer classes, who lose in him a friend they will find it hard to replace.
As an officer the captain was one of the most efficient in the public service. His career was one of honor, and he has never had one of his decisions questioned. To the men under him he was at once just and considerate; and in their great respect for him is one of the strongest proofs of his worth as a man and a superior.
Captain Zouch’s near surviving relatives are a widow, four sons, and three daughters.
Before opening the business of the Police Court yesterday, the Police Magistrate said he regretted to learn-last night the death of Captain Zouch, a late member of the Goulburn bench of justices, and an officer of the crown for 50 years in this colony. It was usual, he believed, to show respect to the memory of deceased gentlemen in such cases, by adjourning courts with which they had been connected, but on the present occasion this custom could not be well adhered to, as it would prove detrimental to the public business. Be could only therefore express the regret of the bench to learn of the deceased’s death.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at four o’clock.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Tuesday 30 October 1883 page 2 of 4
Served four years in the City of London Police Force
Born?
Served with NSW Police Force for 30 years
Died 23 August 1887
Illness – Inflammation of the lungs
Funeral 26 August 1887
Buried Wesleyan Cemetery, Goulburn
Death of Sergeant Emerton.
Residents of Goulburn will learn with regret of the death of Sergeant Emerton, which took place at a quarter to six o’clock on Tuesday evening last. Sergeant Emerton arrived in the colony in 1857, being sent out by the Imperial Government with a number of other constables, among them being Mr. Read, now the Governor of Darlinghurst Gaol. Previous to his departure Sergeant Emerton had served for four years in the City of London Police Force. His connection with the New South Wales force extended over a period of 30 years, some fifteen of which were spent in and about Sydney and fifteen in Goulburn. He served in all grades of the service, from ordinary constable to sergeant. On the death of Constable Lloyd he was appointed lookup-keeper here, and retained the office for ten years. His appointment as sergeant was made three years ago, and three months since he retired on a pension. The deceased was a great favorite in Goulburn, his kindness of heart and his consideration to those who were for the time being in his charge being well known. He was also a good officer, working well both in a subordinate rank and as an officer. As lookup-keeper he always treated well-behaved prisoners even generously. Deceased had been ailing for two months from a complication of diseases, the principal cause of death being inflammation of the lungs. He leaves behind him a widow and three sons and three daughters. The remains will be interred to-morrow with Masonic honors.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Thursday 25 August 1887 page 4 of 4
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Funeral of Sergeant Emerton. –
The remains of the late Sergeant Emerton were interred in the Wesleyan cemetery yesterday afternoon. The procession left the late residence of the deceased in Bourke street shortly after three o’clock, and comprised fifteen members of the Belmore Lodge of the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society, twenty-five members of the masonic fraternity, both in craped regalia, fifteen vehicles, three horsemen, and about a dozen persons on foot.
At the gate of the cemetery the Rev. Canon D’Arcy-Irvine M.A. joined the procession. After reading the first part of the burial service the Rev. A. J. Webb gave a short address, saying that Sergeant Emerton was a man whose long record attested that he had done his duty like a Briton and a Christian ; and that he had furthermore striven to do his duty with as much regard as possible for the feelings of others : a combination desirable in all men, but especially valuable in a police officer.
Men who were unswerving in their conscientious adherence to what was incumbent on them and also considerate to their follow-men would earn the respect of the citizens and leave a good name behind them when their bodies mingled with the dust. The deceased had never been ashamed of Christianity, and there was reason to believe he died a Christian.
The Rev. Canon D’Arcy-Irvine then read the remainder of the service.
After this the freemasons drew round the grave and the touching burial ceremony of the masonic body was performed, each member throwing a sprig of thyme on the coffin, with the closing words “so mote it be.”
Goulburn Herald Saturday 27 August 1887page 4 of 8
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CORONER’S INQUEST.
An inquest was hold at the Rose and Crown Hotel, Clifford street, Goulburn, on Thursday evening, before the District Coroner ( Mr A. M. Betts ), touching the death of Elizabeth Emerton, widow of the late Sergeant Emerton, which took place at her residence, Bourke-street, on the previous afternoon.
One of the jurors summoned, William Clarke, failed to attend, and Constable Clemsha proved service of the summons upon him, when the gentleman referred to said he would not attend.
The Coroner said he was bound to mark the absence of the juror referred to, and that he was empowered to inflict a fine of £5 ; but he did not propose resorting to that extreme course, although he did not consider he would be doing his duty by inflicting a smaller fine than £2.
That amount was accordingly placed against Mr. Clarke.
After the coroner and jury had viewed the body of the deceased and Mr J. E. P. Walker been chosen foreman of the jury,
Peter Hume Gentle deposed: I am a legally qualified medical practitioner, and am the Government medical officer for Goulburn and the district ; I have made a post-mortem examination of the deceased, but found no marks of external violence upon her ; I then examined the brain, and found a large quantity of serum on the surface of the brain, and a large clot of blood on the base of the brain ; I believe extravasion of blood and rupture of a blood vessel on the basis of the brain to have been the cause of the deceased’s death, which symptoms are known as apoplexy ; I did not examine the other organs ; the deceased had frequently been under my treatment for bilious attacks and indigestion ; I had attended deceased professionally for a number of years.
Annie Emerton, daughter of the deceased, deposed : The body that has just been viewed by the jury is that of my late mother, Elizabeth Emerton ; she was the widow of the late Sergeant John Emerton, who died on the 23rd August last ; my mother was 53 years of age, and has left six children, mostly grown up ; my mother went to Sydney for a week, and returned last Tuesday afternoon ; she appeared to be enjoying good health when she came home ; yesterday, about half past 12 o’clock, she complained of a slight head-ache ; I told her she had better go and lie down for a while ; she did so, while I went and cooked the dinner ; I had the dinner ready, and then told my sister Maud to go and tell mother to come to dinner ; my sister called out to me from mother’s room, and said that mother was sick ; I immediately went into the room, when I saw my mother lying on the bed ; she tried to speak to me, but could not ; I directly afterwards dispatched my sister for the doctor, and then for Mrs. Mawson, who lives next door ; mother never spoke afterwards, and was very black in the face when I went into the room ; she seemed to be unconscious ; Dr. McKillop arrived about five minutes afterwards, but before he came my mother was dead ; she died without speaking, and did not appear to get any better after I went into the room ; mother seemed very well up to 12.30, and made no complaint of being ill until then ; about an hour elapsed from the time mother first complained until she died ; I did not think when she first complained that there was anything serious enough to send for the doctor.
To the foreman : Mother seemed to be very much distressed and low-spirited of late, on account of my father’s death.
Elizabeth Mawson deposed : I am the wife of Benjamin Mawson ; I have known the deceased ever since she came to Goulburn, but not to speak to her until she came to live next door to me, about three years ago ; I had not seen her since she returned from Sydney until I was called in yesterday at a quarter-past 1 o’clock ; when I went into deceased’s room I found her lying on her back on the bed ; she was working her hands and frothing at the mouth ; she tried to say something, but I could not understand what it was ; she was quite purple in the face, and appeared to be quite insensible ; I stayed with deceased till her death ; her daughter asked me what I thought was the matter ; I said I thought deceased was in a fit, and advised her to send for a doctor directly ; deceased died in about a quarter of an hour afterwards ; I think deceased had been dead about five minutes when Dr McKillop came.
Mr Betts summed up the evidence, pointing out that the deceased was quite well until 12 30 on the previous day and that no one could say exactly when Mrs Emerton was first seized with illness. He showed that Dr. Gentle’s evidence was very clear, and thought that if all the doctors in the universe had been present the deceased’s death could not have been averted.
The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.
The Police-Magistrate mentioned that Sergeant Henry Oliver had been appointed inspector of weights and measures for the police district of Goulburn in the room of the late Sergeant Emerton.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Tuesday 15 November 1887page 4 of 4
Edric Norfolk Vaux MORRISSET 2 – NSWPF – Died 26 Aug 1887
ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.
BATHURST CIRCUIT COURT.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26.
BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE.
NEW MAGISTRATE.
In the course of the day, Edric Norfolk Vaux Morrisset, Esq., was sworn in a Magistrate of the territory of New South Wales.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 2 March 1853page 2 of 6
Mr. E. V. Morrisset, Superintendent of Police in the southern districts, accompanied by Mrs. Morrisset, arrived in Braidwood ( says the Dispatch ) on Monday from Goulburn. Soon after his arrival, the Superintendent ( with Mr. Walter Casey, Sub-inspector ) paid a visit to the gaol, and was highly pleased at the manner in which the prison arrangements are being carried out by Mr. Luke Densy, as well as the extreme tidiness and cleanliness of the cells and the establishment generally. The police barracks were also examined, and every thing found to be in tip-top order.
Southern Argus ( Goulburn, NSW ) Monday 2 November 1885page 2 of 4
Intelligence from Goulburn.
Mr. E. V. Morrisset, Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector-General, died yesterday morning at his residence here. Deceased was son of the late Colonel Morrisset, who, in his time had charge of the convict establishment at Norfolk Island. Deceased filled the position of Police Superintendent at Bathurst and Maitland prior to his appointment to this district, which took place about the end of 1883 shortly after the death of Captain ( Henry ) Zouch.
Deceased was in his 57th year. As an officer he was thoroughly conversant with his duties, and knew how to discharge them, so as to win both the confidence and esteem of his subordinates.
Mr. Morriset had been in bad health prior to his death. The disease which affected him is known as Addison’s disease.
The Inspector-General of Police is expected here by to-nights train.
Evening News ( Sydney ) Saturday 27 August 1887page 4 of 8
THE LATE E. V. MORISSET.
IT is with extreme regret that we have to announce the death of a very able and popular officer of the police force in the person of Mr. Edric V. Morisset, superintendent of the Southern police district, and deputy inspector-general of police, which took place at 4 o’clock yesterday morning at his residence, Goulburn. The deceased had been for some time ailing, but, from the nature of his complaint, it was not thought that fatal consequences would be the result. He, however, took a change for the worse a few days since, and gradually sank until the vital spark departed at the hour mentioned. We may mention that the deceased had been in charge of the North-western district for nearly twenty years, his head-quarters being at Maitland; and during the whole of that lengthy period he discharged his duties, both as a public officer and as a private citizen, in a manner which gained for him universal approbation. Upon the introduction of the new Police Act in March, 1862. Superintendent Morisset, who had previously held the rank of inspector in the Queensland native police, received the commission of superintendent under that law, and since that time up to his death he was an active officer, and administrator of police improvement. Some few years ago upon the death of Captain Zouch, superintendent of police at Goulburn, the deceased received the appointment of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, and was transferred from Maitland to Goulburn. It is sad to relate, in connection with the deceased, that it is only a few months since his brother, Adolphus Morisset, police magistrate at Deniliquin, died.
Superintendent Morrisset had been married for many years, but had no issue, He was about 55 years of age, a native of the colony, and was a son of the late Colonel Morisset, well known in the early days of the colony. The country has sustained the loss of one of our most zealous and intelligent officers by the death of Superintendent Morisset. The deceased was a lover of manly sports, such as horse-racing, hunting, shooting, etc.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate Saturday 27 August 1887page 6 of 12
DEATH OF SUPERINTENDENT MORISSET. – For some time past the state of health of Mr. Edric N. V. Morisset, superintendent of police for the southern district, has been a source of anxiety to his friends. He was suffering from an uncommon disease known as Addison’s disease of the kidneys, and during the past week or two his illness had become so serious that hope of his recovery had been abandoned. We regret to record that the fears entertained of a fatal issue were sadly realised, and that Mr. Morisset passed away at an early hour yesterday morning, at his residence, Marston, North Goulburn.
The deceased gentleman was fifty-seven years of age and had been many years in the public service.
He was born in Norfolk Island, his father being Colonel Morisset of the 48th Regiment, commandant in the island and afterwards police magistrate at Newcastle and Bathurst.
Mr. Edric Morisset entered the colonial service in February 1853, and was commandant of native police in Queensland, at that time known as Moreton Bay and forming part of the colony of New South Wales. On the separation of Queensland in 185 he remained in the service there, and in 1860 was appointed inspector-general of police. About two years afterwards, for climatic reasons, he resigned this post and came to New South Wales, where in March 1862 he was appointed superintendent of police for the western district ; subsequently he was transferred to the Maitland district ; and shortly after the death of Captain Zouch, superintendent of police for the southern district, which occurred in October 1883, he was appointed his successor, a position he retained till his death.
He was married to Miss Lawson, daughter of the late Mr. William Lawson of Prospect, who survives him, but he had no family.
It is interesting to note that Mr. and Mrs. Morisset were brought from Norfolk Island as children by the late Captain Zouch.
Mr. Morisset was brother to the late Mr. R. R. Morisset, police magistrate of Deniliquin, whom he visited in his sickness and whose death a few months ago had a strong effect upon him.
At the time of his death Mr. Edric Morisset was the oldest superintendent of police in the service. He was a somewhat strict disciplinarian, but well liked by the men under his command. In private life, he was unostentatious and charitable. He was fond of sport and a good shot. He was formerly a promoter of the Northern Hunt Club, and tried to inaugurate a similar club here, but failed to enlist general support to the movement.
His funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at the Church of England cemetery.
During the illness of Mr. Morisset his duties have been performed by Inspector Brennan of Yass, who remains in charge temporarily.
Goulburn Herald Saturday 27 August 1887page 4 of 8
The late Superintendent Morisset.
THE funeral of the late Mr. Superintendent Morisset took place on Sunday afternoon last. The morning was dull and threatening, and shortly after noon rain fell most copiously. Not withstanding this a large company took part in the sad ceremonies. The procession moved from “Marston” about half-past three, being headed by six mounted troopers under the charge of Sub-inspector Casey, Braidwood. The coffin came next, and was borne to the church by six members of the police force. Many tokens of respect in the shape of wreaths were placed upon the shell. Four other members of the police, under the command of Sub-inspector Fenton, and twenty-one warders from the gaol, under Deputy-gaoler Graham, followed the body. Amongst the chief mourners were the brother of the deceased, Mr. H. Morisset; the Inspector general of Police, Mr. E. Fosbery; Captain Battye, Albury; Inspector Brennan, Yass; and Mr. T. K. Abbott, Sydney Stipendiary Magistrate. In the procession were many of the leading townspeople. The Bishop of Goulburn read the opening part of the burial service at St. Nicholas’s, and the procession then proceeded to the C.E. cemetery, where the service was concluded.
Former Morpeth policeman Jeff Smith dies of cancer
By ALAN HARDIE
A popular police sergeant and grandfather who served at Morpeth for many years has died after battling a rare cancer believed to have begun after he was shot on duty 17 years ago.
Popular former Morpeth policeman Jeff ‘JJ’ Smith has died of cancer.
Popular former Morpeth policeman Jeff ‘JJ’ Smith has died of cancer.
Sergeant Jeff Smith, known to all as “JJ”, died in the Mater Hospice in Newcastle yesterday morning.
Sgt Smith, in his early 60s, was shot and seriously wounded at Nelson Bay police station in 1997 when he and another officer were talking to a young man in the old charge dock.
The man suddenly grabbed Sgt Smith’s Smith & Wesson revolver from his holster and fired.
The bullet struck Sgt Smith in the body, narrowly missing another officer.
The gunman fled up the road chased by police, but he would not stop.
As he ran, the man shot himself under the chin and died.
For Sgt Smith, his wound 17 years ago was the end of his police career – and the start of his – desperate bid to recover.
Police spoke yesterday of the well-loved officer who served in Morpeth for many years and was highly respected by his colleagues and the local community.
His friend Barry Archer told The Mercury: “Sgt Smith died at the Mater Hospice following a battle with a rare form of cancer that started after he was shot.”
Sgt Smith had a son and two daughters and five grandchildren.
His partner for 13 years, who did not wish to be named, said: “JJ’s career was cut short so tragically and he battled ill health for 17 years.
“A very unassuming person who served at Morpeth police station for many years, JJ had a strong moral compass and he left his mark on many people.”
Nelson Bay police station has since been renovated, but an original brick still bearing a crease carved by the bullet on that fateful day has been retained in the wall as a reminder to young officers of how situations can occur.
Senior Constable Clinton Walshe and the bullet mark in the brickwork from the shot that wounded Sergeant Jeff Smith many years ago.
Senior Constable Clinton Walshe and the bullet mark in the brickwork from the shot that wounded Sergeant Jeff Smith many years ago.
Superintendant Allan Thompson said it was believed the cause of Sgt Smith’s cancer was due to his gunshot injury.
“We believe what happened in Nelson Bay police station caused the start of his illness,” Supt Thompson said.
Sgt Ian Allwood, chair of the Port Stephens branch of the NSW Police Association, said: “Even today, that terrible incident in the police station lives with all of us.
“Sgt Smith is still regarded by his community and his peers for his bravery and his excellence.
“The sequence of events that led up to his last day at work is something he would never have expected.
“A man being questioned in the station’s old-style charge dock suddenly grabbed Sgt Smith’s revolver and fired, grievously wounding him.
“The gunman fled down Government Road pursued by police, but before he could be stopped, he shot himself under the chin.
“He would have come to work that morning with no idea of what would happen.”
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