( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ? TBA
Buried at: ? TBA
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
Unknown is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
Unknown is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Unfortunately a Serving Member, a Detective, from South Australia Police has succumbed to his demons and took his life today.
We extend our gratitude to this member and extend our condolences to family, colleagues and friends.
May he forever Rest In Peace.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
25 December 2021
Benjamin Emmett HOWARD
| 25/12/2021
Benjamin Emmett HOWARD
AKA ?
Late of Foster, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 267
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31281
Service: From18 August 1996 to 4 February 2021 = 24 years, 5 months, 17 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 19 August 1996 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 14 February 1997 ( aged 19 years, 9 months, 6 days )
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed? ? ?
Detective – appointed? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Picton, ?, New England, Tenterfield – Retirement – 4 February 2021
Retirement / Leaving age: = 43 years, 8 months, 27 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 10 months, 5 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Sunday 8 May 1977
Died on: Thursday 9 December 2021
Age: 44 years, 7 months, 1 day
Cause: Depression – Suicide ( Method ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: Thursday 9 December 2021
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 December 2021 @ 2pm
Funeral location: St Nicholas’ Anglican Church, Bent & Lake Sts, Tuncurry, NSW
” There will be NO formal Police involvement at the funeral service, however the family do invite all friends and former colleagues to attend.
The family request that NO persons attend in Police Uniform “
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Missing you so much Baby. My Heart is Broken Fly High. I hope you are at peace now. Always in my thoughts and heart. Things will never be same without you baby. Your Loving Wife Cindy
Cindy Howard
a day ago
Missing you so much Baby my heart is Broken ???? Fly High baby. I hope you are at peace now always in my thoughts and heart. You’re loving wife Cindy .
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
16 December 2021
Paul John DAVIES
| 25/12/2021
Paul John DAVIES
AKA the Red Baron
Late of ?
Grandfather to Serving NSWPF Member Jess ?, # ?????
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 110
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12486
Service: From 20 February 1967 to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 19 years, 8 months, 24 days )
Constable – appointed 3 April 1968
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Western District ( 1968 ), ?, Gosford HWP ( 30 Division ), ?,
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenCon )
Born: Thursday 10 August 1947
Died on: Monday 6 December 2021 during the a.m. with his wife by his side.
Age: 74 years, 4 months, 26 days
Cause: Leukaemia
Event location: ?
Event date: Only diagnosed six months prior to his passing.
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 December 2021 @ 1pm EST / 2pm EDST
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
The Red Baron is pictured here representing the RFPA on Police Remembrance Day, 2020, at Bundaberg, Qld, which he proudly attended despite being so ill.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
PAUL 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.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
16 December 2021
Peter Henry LANDER
| 25/12/2021
Peter Henry LANDER
AKA Peter LANDER, Shaky, Shakey
Late of Parkes, NSW
Related to Stephenie LANDER, NSWPF # 18028 – Retired 1999
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 107 – 113
NSW Police Cadet # 2132
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12881
Service: From 16 May 1966 to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 16 May 1966 with Class 107 ( aged 17 years, 5 months, 5 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1967 in the Principals Office, Redfern Police Academy ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 1972 ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1976
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1984
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: Cadet: Modus Operandi ( MO ) Unit ( 1966 ), Marrickville ( 5 Division )( 1966 ), Central Police Stn ( 1 Division )( 1967 ), Kogarah ( 12 Division )( 1967 ),
Sworn Member: Merrylands GDs ( ProCst )( 26 Division )( 11 Dec 1967 ), Kingsgrove GDs ( 13 Division )( June 1968 ), Special Branch Plain Cloths ( 21 Division )( Aug 1972 ), Marrickville CI Duties ( 5 Division )( July 1973 ), Bankstown CI Duties ( 19 Division )( Feb 1975 ), Campsie CI Duties ( 13 Division )( Oct 1978 ), Internal Affairs ( IA ) CI Duties ( 20 Division )( June 1980 ), Campsie CI Duties ( 13 Division )( 14 March 1982 )( where he met Stephenie in 1983 ), Newtown CI Duties ( 15 December 1985 ), Marrickville CI Duties ( 12 June 1988 ) – Retirement.
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Post NSWPF:
Obtained his Law Degree & Masters at Law – being admitted to The Bar in 1991 and being a Barrister from 1992. He practiced until 2015.
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 November 1983 ( Det SenCon )
National Police Service Medal – granted 7 September 2017
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
the Board Members of the Canterbury Bull Dogs. Peter LANDER standing in rear, 6th from the left.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Once Peter left the employ of the NSWPF, he became a Barrister with Lander & Daniel Lawyers & Conveyances, at Lindfield, NSW, from where he Retired.
Vale Peter Henry Lander (1948-2021)
15/12/2021
Peter Henry Lander formerly of Sydney Chambers and Ada Evans Chambers passed away unexpectedly on the 11th of December 2021.
Peter came to the Bar in 1991 and joined Sydney Chambers, following the closure of Sydney Chambers he joined Ada Evans Chambers.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 12 noon at the Woronora Cemetery, South Chapel, Sutherland. Members are invited to attend.
Campsie Detectives Back row, left to right: P.C. Const. 1/c R.E. McBride, Det. Sen. Const. M. Scullion, Det. Sen. Const. P.H. Lander, P.C. Const. 1/c M.K. Lang, P.C. Sen. Const. N.K. Colefax, Det. Sen. Const. D.J. Williams.Front row, left to right: Const. 1/c R. Baltoski, Det. Sgt. 3/c A.D. Edwards, Det. Sgt. 2/c J.C. Gandy (O.I.C. Detectives), Det. Sgt. 2/c I.D. Shore, Det. Sen. Const. A.J. Collings, P.C. Sen. Const. G.M. Long.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Wednesday 3 April 1991, page 14
Witness ‘ saw man with his intestines hanging out ‘
SYDNEY: A neighbour who heard a racket outside her house looked out the window to see a man with his intestines hanging out, Glebe Local Court heard yesterday.
Nicky Marinos said the man and two other men, who had a shovel and a hammer, were fighting, and a woman appeared to be trying to separate them.
She was testifying at the committal hearing of Huu Quynh Nguyen, 36, his wife Nga Thi Nguyen, 25, and Hai Thi Nguyen, 34, charged with murdering Duc Minh Le on December 15, at Marrickville, in Sydney’s west.
Magistrate Derrick Hand was told the 34-year-old woman was the victim’s sister-in-law.
Ms Marinos said the man, with his intestines hanging out was standing and fighting, ” waving his arms about “.
Constable Natalie Agnew said she arrived at the Marrickville house about 11.15am, when she saw the victim lying on his back on the driveway, bleeding profusely from his stomach.
The male defendant was charged on December 15, but the women were not charged until December 30.
Constable Agnew said that, when Nga Thi Nguyen was told of the charge, she appeared confused and agitated and did not seem to understand why
she was arrested, saying, ” but I did not do anything “.
Police officers told the court they found a meat cleaver, a large garden hoe, a silver knife and a silver metal bar near the scene.
Sergeant Peter Lander said Hai Thi Nguyen told him that, prior to the victim’s death, she had reported other incidents to police.
However, he could find no record of the alleged incidents, he said.
He agreed she had told him the deceased was a violent man.
The committal hearing, against the women, who are on bail and the man, who is in custody, will continue today.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
16 December 2021
Steven John PLUNKETT
| 25/12/2021
Steven John PLUNKETT
AKA Plunky
Late of ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 235?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 25264
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy Police on Monday ? ? ?
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Family Funerals, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
STEVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
8 December 2021
Anthony Graham BACKHOUSE
| 25/12/2021
Anthony Graham BACKHOUSE
AKA Abs, Tone, Tony, The Wookie
Late of Gibson St, Goulburn, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 246A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 27696
Service: From29 July 1990 to? August 2020 = 30 years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 30 July 1990 ( aged 31 years, 8 months, 26 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 25 January 1991 ( aged 32 years, 2 months, 22 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2004
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ( 1991 – ) Rockdale GDs, Hurstville, St George, Kogarah GDs ( – 1997 ), Sutherland District Anti Theft Squad ( DATS ), Liverpool GDs & Beats Unit & Brief Handling Manager ( 22 Division )( 1997 – 2004 ), Burwood ( 2004 )( Sgt ), Education & Training ( Leadership & Capability Unit )( 2007 ), NSW Police Academy – Goulburn ( 2010 ) ( Constable Education Program CEP )( Policing Practices ) for the Associate Degree in Policing – NSW Police College – Goulburn ( Sgt ) – Retirement – August 2020
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – however
National Medal – granted
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted
National Police Medal – granted
NSW Police Medal – granted
1st Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted
2nd Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted
3rd Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted
Commissioners Emergency Service Commendation – granted posthumously
Born: Monday 3 November 1958 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Emigrated to Sydney, NSW, Au in 1983
Died on: Thursday 2 December 2021
Age: 63 years, 0 months, 29 days
Cause: Kidney disease?
Event location: Canberra Hospital, ACT
Event date: illness since 2015 & had been in Canberra Hospital for the past 10 months. He was on Dialysis and Chemo Therapy.
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: R J Sidney Craig, Goulburn, NSW
Buried at: Cremation at Craig’s Hill Crematorium, 63 Middle Arm Rd, Goulburn, NSW
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
TONY is mentioned on the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, SPC ( 2022 )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
This afternoon, in a quiet and deeply-felt ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre, another thirteen names were added, and the memories of another thirteen dedicated NSW Police Force employees were honoured, at the NSW Police Force Service Memorial:
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
8 December 2021
Alan Keith ANDERSON
| 25/12/2021
Alan Keith ANDERSON
AKA Ando
Late of Avalon Beach, NSW
Is Uncle to Stephen John ROWE, formerly of Liverpool Police Stn, NSWPF # 24729
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 119A
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 4356
Regd. # 13759
Service: From 12 May 1969 to11 August 1994 = 25 years 2 Months, 30 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 12 May 1969 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 14 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 23 June 1969 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 26 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 July 1974
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 23 July 1978
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 7 July 1985
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class – Retired Physically Unfit on 11 August 1994
Stations: Central GDs ( 1 Division )( 1969 ), Inner City Cycles ( 1 Division ), 21 Division, Water Police ( part time ), Water Police ( Broken Bay )( Full Time ) – Retirement – 11 August 1994
Retirement / Leaving age: = 44 years, 2 months, 14 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 4 years, 5 months, 5 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 June 1993 ( Former Sgt )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 3 October 1995 ( Sgt )
Born: Sunday 28 May 1950
Died on: Saturday 16 January 1999
Age: 48 years, 7 months, 19 days
Cause: Myocardial Infarction, had other issues over an 8 year period.
Event location: at Home with family
Event date: Illness since around 1991
Funeral date: 19 January 1999 @ 10am
Funeral location: Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW
Funeral Parlour: William Lee & Son, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
22 January 1999 @ noon: Ashes spread at Pittwater – facing south into Pittwater off Lion Island ( where he and Deb met ) from a Police Launch.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:
Police Centre, Surry Hills, Wall of Remembrance: Left Wall, Portion D13
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: 2019
ALAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
ALAN is mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Wall of Remembrance ( Left Wall D13 )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Lion Island, off Pittwater, NSW where Alan ANDERSON met his wife – Deb ANDERSON. Alan’s Ashes are scattered here.
11 August 1994 – Last Shift
23 June 1969. A fresh Probationary Constable.
Touch Plate at the Sydney Police Centre, Goulburn St, Sydney, for Sgt Alan Keith ANDERSON. Unfortunately his Registered number is incorrect. It is NOT 13579 which belongs to R.G. BOWN. Alan Keith ANDERSON, NSWPF 13759
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Condolences to Deb and family.
Cal
5 December 2021
John Daniel Byron
| 25/12/2021
John Daniel Byron
AKA
Late of Ryde
NSW Goulburn Police Academy / Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?
NSW Police Cadet # ????
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 1290
Service: From 12 January 1922to 23 November 1926 = 4 years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at / as ? Police Academy Police Cadet on ? ? ?
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Field of Mars Cemetery
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2021 )
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
? IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
? IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
DEATH OF CONSTABLE JOHN DANIEL BYRON (1897 to 23 NOVEMBER 1926) No. 1290
John Daniel Byron was born in 1897 in Maclean, NSW. He married Violet Ivy Chalk about 1921. It appears that they did not have any children.
John Daniel Byron was sworn in as a Probationary Constable of the NSW Police Force c on the 12 January 1922. He was attached to Ryde.
Constable Byron reported to Sergeant Dobbie that he thought he had influenza. Sergeant Dobbie sent him to a Doctor who directed him to go off duty. Sergeant Dobbie got him some medicine. When his condition worsened Sergeant Dobbie arranged for him to be admitted to Sydney Hospital
Constable Byron of Ryde died in the Sydney Hospital of pneumonia on the 23 November 1926. He was 29.
The funeral took place on the 24 November 1926 at St Marys R.C. Cathedral prior to the departure to the Field of Mars Cemetery. The Police Band met the motor funeral at Cressy Road and the Great Northern Road. Floral tributes were laid from the Ryde and Burwood Branches of the Police Association.
The pall bearers were Constable Flitcroft, Booth Bentley, Wilson, Goodwin and Wells. The parade was under the direction of Inspector Tracey.
He was a member of the Loyal Ryde United Friends Lodge of the MUIOOF.
No. 1290 was previously issued to Constable James Coan in 1863.
1927 ‘DEATH OF CONSTABLE BYRON’, Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 – 1954), 8 January, p. 7. , viewed 23 Nov 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195187610
William CARPENTER
| 25/12/2021
William CARPENTER
AKA ?
Late of Harris Park, NSW
NSW Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘Q‘ 4304 For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Service: From 4 December 1882 to? April 1906 = 24+ years Service in NSW & then whatever time he Serving with the Irish Constabulary
Rank: Was a member of the Irish Constabulary prior to emigrating to Australia in ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 4 December 1882
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Constable
Stations: Kiama ( Illawarra )( 1884 ), ?, O.I.C. Moss Vale ( 10 August 1891 – 25 May 1894 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )( 26 May 1894 – April? 1906 ) – Death
Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 – 51
Time in Retirement from Police: a few weeks
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: ? ? 1856 in Ireland
Died on: Saturday 26 May 1906 during the evening
Age: 50 – 51
Cause: Heart failure
Event location: Harris Park, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 28 May 1906
Funeral location: Graveside
Funeral Parlour:
Buried at: Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW
Grave Location: Zone C, Section 05, Grave 785
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2021 )
Scrutineer and Berrima District Press (NSW : 1892 – 1948), Wednesday 30 May 1906, page 2
Death of Constable Carpenter.
The death of Constable William Carpenter, who was in charge of the Moss Vale police station from August 10, 1891, to May 25, 1894, and was then transferred to Parramatta, took place at the latter town on Saturday last after a long illness.
After recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia he was retired as unfit for further service.
A few weeks later he was again taken ill with an affection of the heart and from that attack never recovered.
He had been in the service about 30 years and was a most efficient officer and highly respected by all who knew him.
He was twice married, his first wife and their child predeceasing him nearly twelve years, their remains being laid to rest at Bowral.
He married again, and leaves a wife and eight-year-old son to mourn their loss.
He was a brother-in-law to Mr. H. Jervis, Moss Vale.
Deceased’s remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery at Rookwood on Monday last.
Cumberland Argus and Fruit growers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 – 1950), Wednesday 30 May 1906, page 2
DEATH OF CONSTABLE CARPENTER
Constable Wm. Carpenter ( for really he died in harness, though the authorities regarded the matter, technically, in a different light ) passed away on Saturday evening.
A few weeks ago he appeared to make a rally from the effects of his serious attack of illness ; but matters took a fatal turn a few days later, and then the end came, somewhat suddenly.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Monday afternoon, the Rev. H. F. L. Palmer reading the Burial Service at the graveside at the Necropolis, Rookwood, and Mr. Ralph Metcalfe having charge of the funeral arrangements.
The clergyman took the opportunity afforded by the presence of scores of men ( some of whom, by the nature of their occupations, have but limited opportunities of attending public worship regularly ) to say a few earnest and solemn words suited to the occasion, referring to the opportunities afforded during this life of doing some good and thus ” rising ( through Christ ) to the life eternal. ” Mr. Palmer referred in a few affectionately-toned words to the gentleness and patience and valour, in suffering, of the comrade there departed, whose career and character had won him such universal respect and esteem in all the districts in which he had lived in Australia. Among those present at the funeral were : Inspector Grugeon, Dr. Kearney, ex-Sub-Inspector Fowler, Senior-Sergeant Bennett, Sergeant Nies, Mr. T. R. Moxham, Messrs. C. E. Byrnes, A. Holmes, Alderman Telfer, Messrs. G. H. Mobbs, J. Ridal, W. Board, W. Moxham, West Harkins, Smith, Robertson, R. Yates, Gimbert, Eddie, Allison, Qrr, Mortimer, Denman, Campbell, Williamson, Gill, Rafter, Overton, Gilchrist. Mahony, Senior-Constable Noble ( an old friend, from Wollongong ). Mr. Trelford ( special constable, Minmi, who had served with the deceased in the Irish constabulary in the old country ), Messrs. Clarke, Travers, Poole, Williams, Draper, Beattie, Byers, Trevillian, Grigor, Black, Lowe, Bolton, Kenny, Monks, Yates, Montgomery, J. Newling, Perry, Baker, W. O’Brien, Barker, S. Hill, Shute, Harvey, Miller, W. and K. Garland, Nagle, Brown, Fleming, T. Bray, Dawes, Wagner, Byers. Beautiful wreaths were laid upon the coffin, among them being those from Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Byrnes, Nurse Slattery, the Misses Ambridge, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gimbort, Mr. and Mrs. Monks, Mr. J. Vincent and family, Mrs. Howe and family, Mr. and Mrs. Low and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Garland, Mr. and Mrs. Bolton.
Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (NSW : 1863 – 1947), Friday 8 February 1884, page 2
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7.
Before H. Connell, and J. H. Caird Js P. Petty Larceny.- Christina Linklater, who appeared before the court with an infant in her arms, with which she had been incarcerated since the previous night, was charged with stealing a saddle the property of one William Goodwin, who valued it at 5s.
Constable William Carpenter, being sworn, stated that he apprehended the prisoner between 11 and 12 o’clock on Wednesday night, and charged her with stealing a saddle ( produced ) from a horse’s back in Tory’s Yard.
She said she knew nothing about it ; he believed her to be under the influence of drink at the time ; he took her to the lock-up with her baby in her arms ; he believed she had five children at home with no one to look after them. Prisoner elected to be dealt with summarily, and was ordered to be imprisoned in the Kiama lock-up for 24 hours.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
22 November 2021
Gerard Hillary Joseph WALL
| 25/12/2021
Gerard Hillary Joseph WALL
AKA Gerry WALL, Dooks
Late of Kariong, NSW
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – “most probably” Class # 126
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 14489
Service: From 22 February 1971 to29 April 1999 = 28 years, 2 months, 7 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 22 February 1971 ( aged 29 years, 10 months, 23 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 29 March 1971 ( aged 29 years, 11 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed 29 March 1972
Constable 1st Class – appointed 29 March 1976
Detective – appointed? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 29 March 1980
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 April 1987
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 6 April 1993
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Police Stations: Eastwood GDs ( 17 Division ) GDs ( 29 March 1971 – 27 May 1971 ), Gladesville GDs ( 17 Division )( 28 May 1971 – 26 June 1973 ), Transport Branch ( 20 Division )( 4 Wheels )( 27 June 1973 – 1 July 1973 ), Gladesville GDs ( 17 Division )( 2 July 1973 – 7 December 1984 ), Eastwood GDs ( 17 Division )( 8 December 1974 – 26 March 1977 ), Police Citizen’s Boys Club PCBC – Assistant Secretary ( 27 March 1977 – 21 January 1979 ), North Sydney Police Citizen’s Youth Club PCYC – Youth Club duties ( 22 January 1979 – 27 July 1985 ), Hornsby PCYC – Youth Club Duties ( 28 July 1985 – 1 April 1989 ), Hornsby Police Station GDs ( 2 April 1989 – 17 February 1990 ), Sydney District Prisoner Escort – Escort Duties ( 18 February 1990 – 31 December 1993 ), Eastwood Police Station GDs Shift Supervisor ( 1 January 1994 – 30 June 1997 ), Brisbane Waters LAC – Intelligence Duties ( 1 July 1997 – 1 July 1997 ), Eastwood LAC – Custody Officer ( 2 July 1997 – 11 July 1998 ), Eastwood LAC – GDs ( 12 July 1998 – 29 April 1999 )
somewhere, in amongst those above dates, he was also at Erina Fair Police room, Brisbane Waters LAC
Australian Military Service:
Army Reserve
Service # 292826
19 August 1975 – 24 July 1995
Attachments:
Military Police
2 Division Military Police Comp.
1 Field Ambulance
102 Construction Squadron
Medals:
Reserve Force Medal
Australian Defence Medal
Police Retirement / Leaving age: = 58 years, 0 months, 30 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 22 years, 6 months, 21 days
Awards: National Medal – granted2 November 1988 ( Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal –granted 8 March 1997 ( Sgt )
NSW Police Medal – granted
National Police Service Medal – granted after Retirement
Born: Sunday 30 March 1941
Died on: Friday 19 November 2021 @ 2.30pm
Age: 80 years, 7 months, 20 days
Cause: Organ failure – Aspirated bowel
Event location: Gosford Hospital, Gosford, NSW
Event date: Friday 19 November 2021
Funeral date: Friday 26 November 2021 @ noon
Funeral location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kincumber St, Kincumber, NSW ( behind the shopping centre )
Wake location: Avoca Bowling Club, Avoca, NSW from 1pm
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Holy Cross Catholic cemetery, Mary Mackillop Cemetery, Humphreys Rd, South Kincumber, NSW
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2021 )
Gerry Wall receiving his OBE ( Over Bloody Eighty ) certificate from Geoff Talbot earlier in 2021
GERRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
The burial will follow at the Mary Mackillop Cemetery, Humphreys Road South Kincumber, ( Turn right off Empire Bay Drive onto Mackillop Rd, then turn right at ‘T’ intersection onto Humphreys Rd and continue down to the Cemetery and Historic Old Catholic Church and old Orphanage.
Gerry Wall recently received his “OBE” Over Bloody Eighty Certificate this year at our Retired Police branch and will be sadly missed.
His wife Marilyn, daughters Sarah and Simone and family have expressed a desire for the Retired Police to have an input in farewelling Gerry.
Service Medals (large) may be worn as a mark of respect to Gerry.
Kind Regards from Peter Drinan.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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