No details of Rods passing can be found via Google search.
Queensland Law Reporter – 11 January 2019 – [2019] 1 QLR64
WOODS, RODNEY WILLIAM BERTIE
After 14 days from today an application for a grant of Probate of the will dated 19th December 2016 of RODNEY WILLIAM BERTIE WOODS late of 3001 Emu Park Road, Tanby Queensland 4703 deceased will be made by CASSANDRA JANE DOBBIN to the Supreme Court at Rockhampton Magistrates Court.
You may object to the grant by lodging a caveat in that registry.
NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????
Rank: ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? 1950to? ? 1956 = 6 years Service
Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) granted 12 June 2006
For service to the community, particularly through pipe bands & aged care organisations, & to a range of military and law enforcement authorities as an instructor.
Born: Wednesday 9 September 1925
Died on: Thursday 27 June 2019
Age: 93yrs 9mths 18days
Cause: On 24 May 2019 – Ken was in Arcardia, Pittwater Private Hospital after a heart attack
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 4 July 2019 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Prahran Avenue, Davidson, NSW
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Ann Wilson Funerals – 02 9971 4224
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
In the 1954 Electoral rolls, Ken is living at 91 Connaught St, Dee Why – along with Dory Mary, who was possibly his wife – and his occupation is recorded as ‘Policeman’.
Norma ( dec ), mentioned in his obituary “may have been” his second wife.
Cal via Kevin Banister.
BLUEY 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.
Date listed: 29/6/2019CURRAN, Kenneth Roy OAM NX202327
1st Commando Company “BLUEY”
Aged 93
Late of Frenchs Forest Passed away peacefully 27 June 2019
Dearly loved husband of Norma (dec).
Adored father of Neville, Graeme, Jenny and their partners.
Devoted Pop of seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Loved by all his family.
In God’s Care
A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Ken will be held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Prahran Avenue, Davidson on Thursday, 4 July, 2019 at 10.30am.
Inducted into the A.M.A.H.O.F.(Inc) for 2012
Lifetime Achievement – Army Unarmed Combat
Inducted into the W.K.U.H.O.F. for 2012
Lifetime Achievement – Army Unarmed Combat
Blue Curran on an unarmed combat course in the early 1960’s
Kenneth Roy “Blue” Curran was born on 9th September 1925 in Waverly NSW. He first joined the army during WW II in 1943 at 18 years of age. His service number was NX 202327 he served in Australia and after reaching 19 years of age and therefore being eligible for overseas operational deployment transferred from Infantry to Commandos. He saw service in 2/11 Cavalry Regiment Commando Squadron, he completed his commando training in far North Queensland and later saw service in Moratai, Labuan, British Borneo and Rabaul before the end of the war.
At wars end he returned to civilian life but reenlisted in the military as a Citizen Military Force (CMF) member of the newly raised 1 Commando Company (1 Cmdo Coy) in 1955 at the age of 30. His CMF service number was 2242907.
Blue was an active member of 1 Cmdo for twenty years up until 1975 when he officially retired from military service. However, as a result of Blue’s experience and skills relating to Military Unarmed Combat (MUC) training over the years he has been retained as a consultant from time to time to the military to assist in MUC training well into the new millennia.
As a consultant to the military he had conducted training for commandos, infantry battalions and other unit’s right through to 2000. From 2004 to 2007 he was requested by the Infantry Training Center at Ingleburn to conduct training in bayonet fighting. In addition to his service to the military Blue has also trained the first members of the then newly raised NSW Police Tactical Response Group (TRG) and continued to provide training support as requested. He has trained numerous other law enforcement groups, prison services and members of the Sheriff’s Department. He has also conducted security training for security firms, and personal self defence training for members of the community. He continues to train security officers in self defence and the use of batons and handcuffing techniques.
Physical fitness in MUC training is heavily emphasized by Blue
During his time in the Australian Military Blue was responsible for keeping alive MUC from his initial training in WW II to its resurgence in the mid 1950’s with the raising of 1 Cmdo Coy. He was also instrumental in the continual review and development of the MUC training program ensuring that outdated techniques were dropped from the syllabus and new information added to keep the MUC syllabus relevant to the changing needs of the military. This also comprised the inclusion of skills from civilian martial arts either through serving soldiers with previous experience or through association with martial arts instructors. However, it was always advocated that any changes to the syllabus was relevant to the operational requirements of the military and were not a stylised application of complicated techniques that did not fit military needs or application.
Blue over time would later become the Army’s senior MUC instructor and the person primarily responsible for its propagation to the next generation of MUC instructors in the early to mid 1960’s who in later years would guide MUC within the military. In this role Blue was the last then serving WWII Commando with MUC training and operational experience remaining from the WW II era. Those instructors who later would have their own significant contributions to MUC that would benefit from this knowledge and experience included Major Greg Mawkes, Major John Whipp, and WO1 Denis Gaskell to name a few.
In 1980 Blue was officially acknowledged for his services related to MUC training within the military and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal. In later years he was recognized further by membership to the International Close Quarter Fighting Instructors Association. Ken currently lives with his wife in French’s Forrest Sydney.
Blue supervising training on a MUC course in the 1950’s
Dialogue and Interview with Ken “Blue” Curran OAM, JP
Recorded by Glen Gardiner 1st April 2010, Sydney
I first joined the army in 1943 when I was 18 years old. I went to recruit training in Warwick in Queensland and returned to Sydney where I was posted to a young soldier infantry battalion.
At that time you could not be deployed overseas on operations until you were 19 years of age. So those of us who were under 19 years of age would end up in these young soldier battalions. There were three of these battalions located in Sydney at the time.
Bayonet training is integral to MUC
While posted to Sydney I was involved in the development of beach defences in and around Sydney. I attended my first Military Unarmed Combat (MUC) course in Sydney which was run by an ex professional wrestler named Alf Vockler. He was a Warrant Officer 2nd Class (WO 2) and the only instructor on the course. In those days MUC was virtually unheard of. To the best of my memory he was posted to the military as a Sgt because of his wrestling experience. He may have come from a corps of instructors but I am not certain.
The MUC course was conducted in the French’s Forrest area at Terry hills around the Xmas period of 1943/1944. The course duration was for a period of 2 weeks, the courses official title was Physical Training and Unarmed Combat Course. There were approximately 20 participants on the course from the infantry corps. To my knowledge all passed the training and qualified as an exponent. In those days the army did not run instructors courses that I am aware of and relied on military personnel with previous experience recruited specifically to instruct.
The training consisted mostly of holds and restraints with a heavy focus on wrestling. There was a little bit of disarm techniques related to pistols. Not much was done with rifles or knives even. Counters to open handed attack with the counters mainly being throw downs was also conducted. There was a very heavy amount of work related to physical fitness training.
Later that year after completing the MUC course I was sent to Cowra as a reinforcement when Japanese POW’s made an attempt to escape. After that I returned to Sydney where I turned 19 and was then sent to Canungra. The course at Canungra was jungle training before we were deployment north on operations. After completing training at Canungra I and 3 others volunteered to be transferred from infantry to Commandos. 3 of us were accepted into 2/11 Commando Cavalry Squadron. This unit had formally been a cavalry unit in the Middle East with the 9th Division prior to their return to Australia. From Canungra I was posted to the Atherton Tablelands with 2/11 Commando Sqn (Divisional Commando with 3 Commando units attached to each Division) at Raven hoe where we conducted pre deployment training. We concluded commando training here in 1944. It included infantry training, MUC, explosives training, etc.
I was used to conduct the MUC training as an instructor for the unit as I was the only one in the unit who had done an MUC course that I was aware of. During this period at Raven hoe which was only several months. During this time I trained the personnel in platoon sized groups. I think would have trained 2 platoons in this period. It was difficult to train more or formalize the training as in those days the members of the unit were scattered all over the place conducting various forms of training before deployment. This was all prepatory to us doing invasion training which was later conducted near Cairns if my memory is correct. Members of the unit would conduct training at the Atherton Tableland and then go to Cairns to do training changing from ships to landing craft, cargo nets and practicing beach landings. The troops would then return to the tableland and do other forms of training some of which included MUC depending on availability. We then were deployed in the invasion of Moratai in 1944 (2/11 Cmdo Cav Regt, 24 Bde, 9 Div). After Moratai we boarded steamers and conducted the invasion of Labuan (1944). After the capture of Labuan we were deployed to British Borneo, Papar on the Padus River pushing up the rail link to Jesselton. While we were in Jesselton we received news that the war was over.
Blue and Lionel “Pup” Currell both WWII Cmdo and MUC Instructors
The 2/11 Cmdo Cav Regt was disbanded and I was sent to Rabaul for several months guarding prisoners as well as being involved in infrastructure rebuilding. I then returned to Australia and after a period when I was hospitalised with malaria I was demobed at the School of Artillery at North Head after I had recovered from my bout of malaria.
After the war I completed my apprenticeship as a photo engraver and joined the NSW police force from 1950 to 1956. I then worked for the NSW railway as a fireman on the steam engines for a year. I then returned to my trade. During my working life I did a lot of different jobs.
In 1955 I joined the Citizen Military Forces (CMF) the pre cursor to the Reserves. I did my CMF recruit course at 1 Commando Company at Georges Heights, Mossman. I remained in that unit until 1975. During this period I instructed MUC courses for the unit and other members of the Army. The chief instructor for MUC training at 1 CMDO at this time was WO 2 Lionel Currell (“PUP” Currell).
Standing Blue last right with John Whipp second from left 1970’s
It was during this period that I requalified as a MUC exponent and later qualified as an Instructor. During my time with Commandos I later assumed the position of chief instructor teaching MUC at 1 Commando. WO 2 Lionel Currell was a regular army soldier and a WW II commando veteran. When I joined 1 Cmdo, he was the 1 Cmdo Coy, Company Sergeant Major (CSM). He was posted to the unit from Western Australia where he was involved in a parachute unit. I have no idea where he learnt MUC but he was very proficient, a disciplinarian and I was his assistant instructor. After his 4 year posting to the unit he was reposted and I became the senior instructor for 1 Cmdo Coy. Prior to his leaving I had risen through the ranks and I was promoted to the position of CSM 1 Cmdo Coy, the first CMF member to reach this position. The Officer Commanding (OC) of 1 Cmdo Coy during this time was a regular army officer, Major Grant, a veteran of WWII and Korea who was later promoted to Brigadier and an ex WWII Commando. He is now living in Melbourne I believe.
Blue teaching counters to Bayonet attacks at 1 Cmdo in 2007
During my time with 1 Cmdo I trained many units over the years in MUC. I trained the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) on 4 occasions in Perth as well as their members at 1 Cmdo Coy. The majority of SAS instructors came from 1 and 2 Cmdo with a lot of their first members coming from these units as well. I also gave training to 3rd battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and the 1/19 battalion CMF Bushman’s Rifles at Ingleburn.
It is hard to remember all the courses I instructed on. A lot of the courses would be conducted at 1 Cmdo Coy. After I retired from the CMF in 1975 I would still be asked to conduct MUC courses for my old unit and others. In 2004 I was called by Major Davis at Singleton to teach bayonet work in trenches. I did this as a volunteer for a period of 3 and half years.
I think while I was at 1 Cmdo I ran approximately 2 courses a year from 1955 to 1975. In addition to this I was also involved in conducting training for police instructing the first course for the NSW police Tactical Response Group (TRG) at 1 Cmdo Coy. In subsequent years I conducted follow up training with the police as well as the NSW prisons department and later the Corrective Services, Australian Protective Services, and Sheriff’s Department. I have also conducted numerous self defence and training courses for commercial security personnel in the security industry. I am currently 84 years young and still conducting self defence and security officer training teaching self defence, batons and handcuffing techniques.
“Blue”, who were the Instructors of MUC and what was their backgrounds when you first started training and then through your subsequent time teaching MUC?
The first MUC instructor I met was WO 2 Alf Vockler who was a professional wrestler. As a young digger this man was god to us. I believe he had joined and was recruited by the military to teach MUC. Later in the 1950’s while at 1 Cmdo Coy I met WO 2 Lionel Currell who was the senior instructor for MUC at 1 Cmdo Coy before being posted from the unit. I am not sure where he learnt MUC but he was quite good at it. I believe Lionel was initially trained possibly by British instructors. I am not aware if he had previous training in martial arts other than MUC. I remember that he was a strong disciplinarian.
Blue taking PT on a MUC course in 1980 when he was 55 years old
To your knowledge “Blue” was MUC also being trained in other non commando units and was it widespread in the Army as well as other services during WWII?
I am not certain about that because during this time you only new about what your particular mob was doing. But thinking about it, it is quite possible that this was the case.
After World War II can you describe the attitude toward MUC training by the military command in commandos and the wider military?
After WWII MUC training disappeared within the Australian military. It did not gain resurgence until the formation of the CMF commandos in 1955.
Senior military commanders had lost touch with MUC and felt that it was a specialist skill and not something that was regularly conducted within the wider Army. It was thought of as being more relevant for Special Forces (SF). However, non SF units would contact 1 Cmdo Coy requesting this form of training.
“Blue”, was there a resurgence of MUC training with the onset of the Korean War and if so who were the instructors and where were the courses conducted and what did the syllabus contain?
I am not sure if MUC was taught for the Korean War but it was 1 and 2 Cmdo Coy which revitalized MUC in the Australian army from the mid 1950’s. In 2 Cmdo Coy the main Instructor was Ted Malone. I also qualified Major Greg Mawkes from the SASR in Swanbourne in the 1960’s. He later became OC of 2 Cmdo Coy and then was responsible for MUC training in the SASR.
John Whipp was another instructor qualified by me in 1962 prior to going to Vietnam. He was in an infantry battalion at the time and did the course at 1 Cmdo here in Sydney. John and Greg would both later play important roles in MUC training within the Australian military.
During this period the syllabus for MUC had changed dramatically to that of WWII. The main emphasis now was on killing techniques. This was developed through seeing what was being done in military circles as well as civilian martial arts and then adapting that information for the various roles required in the military. The courses were continually updated for current techniques of the day with the syllabus still displaying a strong emphasis on physical training, rolls and break falls, pressure points, throws, striking techniques, defence against weapons including firearms, knives, machetes, bayonet fighting, elimination techniques and prisoner control.
Blue instructing on a MUC course at 1 Cmdo Coy in 1980
“Blue”, did you feel that the support for MUC by the military command was cyclic and stop and go during your years of association with MUC training?
Yes support for MUC in the Australian military was very up and down dependent on the individual interest of senior commanders within the army. Some military commanders understood the value others did not and MUC either benefited or not from this situation.
The problem was however, that after a period of non support the Army would need to re-invent the wheel again and had to either find remaining qualified personnel or start again. I think the cycle now is going downhill once again after some support in recent years.
“Blue”, was there a renewal and subsequent wane of interest in MUC in the Vietnam War era?
Prior to going to Vietnam there was interest by personnel to conduct training however, this conflicted with the need for unit commanders to train troops prior to deployment in normal infantry soldier skills and not ones seen as value added such as MUC.
“Blue”, do you feel that MUC in the Australian military developed in different directions as members of the defence force promoted MUC in the Army as well as the other services for different needs, what can you tell us about this?
Yes I did see MUC go in different directions, but I still think that MUC should be under one banner with different corps requirements being managed under one guiding direction. Each one has its own core requirement but needs to be managed so that MUC heads in one direction; to make my point Military Police don’t need to be taught how to kill for example. But they also need to know techniques for an operational focus.
“Blue”, during the period that you have been involved with MUC training in the military have you seen it evolve and if so what are your thoughts about that evolution?
Yes, MUC has evolved and I think for the best as new techniques are added that support the soldiers role for today.
“Blue”, in your opinion do you feel that there is still a place for MUC training in the military in the 21st century and if so what it is?
Yes, without a doubt. MUC is required to enable our Army to stay relevant with other nations and to develop soldierly skills and techniques that are required on operations.
Blue in his mid 80’s still teaching Bayonet fighting skills
“Blue”, what is your opinion concerning the military sourcing civilian martial artists to teach soldiers, do you think it relevant and are these instructors suitable to teach for various operational roles?
I maintain that an instructor needs to have a military background but it is commonsense to take knowledge from wherever we can find it and adapt it for the military role. You must update to stay current. I don’t think civilian instructors though are the complete answer. But certainly take the knowledge and adapt it for the militaryusing military instructors or previous civilian instructors who are in the military.
“Blue”, in your opinion what do you feel would be the way forward for MUC training today for today’s military?
Training needs to be relevant to the needs of the Army, it is unfortunate that currently MUC in today’s military is not as widespread throughout the military as it should be as in other nations. I think that it is difficult for military commanders to recognize the value of MUC and to support MUC. Until this happens MUC will remain as it always has and will be reliant on the support of individual commanders as they come and go. In today’s Army MUC should be integral in training developing skills and confidence.
“Blue”, can you describe what the training was like? How hard? Injury rates etc
Injury rates in the WWII MUC courses were very low and the same applied during my time teaching MUC. High injury rates are a sign of bad instruction. Training was hard, we had to prove a point, and a lot of the techniques were designed for killing. Physical fitness was a big part of training, it was important to teach soldiers to develop the will to still keep going. It still is important.
“Blue” you have lived to a very fortunate age what pearls of wisdom can you impart to the younger generations on conducting self defence/defensive tactics training?
As is, Keep it up and keep it going, it is something that is needed. Use commonsense, make sure there are no injuries and impart knowledge as best you can.
“Blue” what advice would you give people regarding avoiding fights and once in a fight what should they do?
Walk away from it if possible, if you cannot walk away you have to do the best you can. If you are in it you are in it to win. I don’t care if I have to use dirty tactics to win and survive.
“Blue”, what are your views of the Australian soldier from when you were serving and the current Aussie soldier today?
Blue and the Author, former MUC instructor Glen Gardiner
I think today they are far superior to the soldier of the past. The soldier of the past came up through the depression days. He had to learn the ropes the hard way. Today’s young soldiers in my opinion are far better educated and sophisticated and willing to learn. A far better type of lad mentally and physically to previous years. As an example one participant as a private learning MUC was a qualified medical doctor and he had a genuine desire to learn.
Australian Commando Association (NSW) Inc · June 27 · So passes a great Australian.
Terence Charles Calov DALTON
| 04/11/2019
Terence Charles Calov DALTON APM
AKA Terry, The Admiral
Late of Manly, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 178
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 20052
Former member of Tasmania Police 1970s
Former member of Hong Kong Police 1970s
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern – 3 August 1981
Probationary Constable – appointed 5 February 1982
Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 February 1987
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Final Rank = Detective Superintendent – Retired
Stations:Training at Academy, Waverley ( 10 Division ), Rose Bay Dets, Special Branch, Negotiators, City Central ( pre 2000 ), NSW Police 150th Anniversary Director – Major Events & Incidents Group, O.I.C. – Marine Area Command ( Water Police ), Chatswood LAC- Retirement
Service: From4 August 1981to29 September 2012 = 30+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( Det Cst )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( Sgt )
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 15 June 2010 ( Supt )
Terry was in the first ever TV show, on channel Ten at 8.30pm on 8 July 2013, called ‘Wanted’ where criminals were shown to the public as ‘Wanted’ offenders.
Taken from Australian Army – Royal Australian Corps of Military Police (with approval to share) .
Posted by Paul Hayton.
Last night, I lost another great mate, to the scourge of Cancer.
NSW Police (ret) Detective Superintendent and Military Police Special Investigation Branch Major; Terence (Terry) Charles Calov Dalton.
Its been an absolute “life experience” knowing you.
31 years ago, we met and you have never let me down. It’s been an honour calling you a brother, through the craft, the Cops and in our personal lives.
You have left a massive footprint on this crazy world.
Be proud of your achievements, none more significant than your amazing family.
Thank you for your tireless service to the community at large, you’ve allowed many of us to sleep safely at night.
I’m a much better human for knowing you TCC.
Rest in Peace my Brother.
“So Mote it Be.” ????❤️
Early knocks provided life-long lessons
“I learnt that valuable lesson early on, you’ve got to keep your eye on people” … Terence Dalton. Credit: Jacky Ghossein
RETIRING superintendent Terry Dalton has a word of advice for young police as he prepares to leave the force: “Make sure the crooks don’t win.”
It’s a sentiment the police veteran has followed all 31 years of his career – that, and make sure you duck when someone throws a punch your way.
“I learnt that valuable lesson early on, you’ve got to keep your eye on people,” he told the Herald yesterday.
Superintendent Dalton says he’s lucky he hasn’t been on the receiving end of much more violence since he copped a broken jaw during that incident, in his first weeks as a police officer in Tasmania in 1972.
He joined the Royal Hong Kong Police a few years later and in 1981 he moved back to Australia for a career in the force that earned him the nickname “the Admiral“.
It’s apt for the man who will today lead 700 officers in a march through central Sydney to commemorate 150th anniversary of policing in NSW.
On March 1, 1862, existing independent police units of the colony were amalgamated into the single NSW Police Force.
Superintendent Dalton said sodden conditions will not stop the parade.
“I think tomorrow will be a proud day for the entire NSW Police Force, just to be a part of it,” he said.
But it will be particularly poignant for him, as he leaves the force in September after more than three decades working in the water police, the police negotiators, in child protection and what used to be called “Special Branch” – which protected the world’s dignitaries here in Australia.
Superintendent Dalton was the first officer to Prince Charles’s side when a man brandishing a starter pistol fired two blank shots at the heir to the British throne during an Australia Day awards ceremony at Darling Harbour in 1994.
He has also protected the Queen, former US president George Bush, and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
The 150th Anniversary of Policing will be formally launched with the NSW force’s banner being led by a police marine contingent across Sydney Harbour from Watson’s Bay at 9am, down to Circular Quay.
A “Sea of Blue” marching contingent will then take the banner along George Street to Town Hall, arriving there for a civic reception about 10.45am.
Terence Charles Calov DALTON – 150 years of NSW Policing – 2012
Terence Charles Calov DALTON
Terence Charles Calov DALTON – TasPol member
Terence Charles Calov DALTON with Greg Martin: From Greg: One of the most professional Police Officers I have worked with the best person to lead the NSW Police for the 150th celebration worked with Terry over the years and bumped him in Sydney on a visit from the bush RIP Sir
Terry DALTON & Sgt Sean Phillips One of the nicest bosses and blokes, I ever had the fortune too have met. RIP Sir
ANZAC Day: 25 April 2010 from: Dianna Mackay RIP Terry. What a fantastic person and friend. We will miss you especially on ANZAC Day Found this photo of Rupert, Terry, Rick Steinborn and Tony Compton ANZAC Day 2010 ❤️
Terry Dalton – 8 July 2013
Terry Dalton with Wayne Harris. A million dollars worth of cattle gone. Help Wayne harris to solve this mystery. WantedTV 12 Sept 2013
Terry Dalton with Rob Roden ( Blacktown Dets ) at Police Legacy Ball.
With special guest daughter, Katie, on set of WantedTV 23 Sept 2013
Terry Dalton, Special Branch, 1989 with Nelson Mandella ( RIP )
Currently walking Coast 2 Coast walk in U.K. 50 miles down & 130 to go. – 23 May 2014
Just completed the Coast to Coast walk – 2 June 2014 Terry on the left.
Walking Camino Portugal – 1 Oct 2015
At Australian Memorial WWI France – 28 Oct 2015
Mum’ great uncle CWGC Cemetery – Belgium 31 Oct 2015 3125 Lance Cpl F.L. CALOV 56th Bn. Australian Inf. 27th September 1917
Bush Walking Tasmania – 15 April 2016
In Charleville, Qld, for WANTED story on cattle stealing – 5 September 2013
Many other links on Facebook that pay tribute to this man, and others, but the families won’t get to see those tributes because they are Private or Secret Groups unfortunately.
Russell Joseph PERKINS
| 04/11/2019
Russell Joseph PERKINS
AKA Russ
Late of Woongarrah, NSW
ACT Academy Class # 3/1974
ACT Police Force
Regd. # 740
Rank: Commenced Training with Class 3/1974 on 3 June 1974
Probationary Constable – appointed 29 November 1974
Foundation member of AFP – Commencing 19 October 1979
Loved and loving father of Ben (Blondie), Hayden (Dingo) and Darcy (Doo) and their partners David, Bek and Adam.
Proud and loving Poppy of Noah.
Funeral details will be advised.
Date listed: 21/10/2019ATKINSON, Merv
Mates since 1976 when we joined VicPol. I loved you like a brother Merv. So many memories.
Love to H and family.
Russell Soden.
Publication: Herald Sun
October 25, 2019
Thank you for every single time you put your life on the line in order to protect ours as a police officer, Merv you will never be forgotten for what you did. You deserve nothing but the best where you are now. Rest in peace Merv.
Sympathy and condolences to Heather and the Atkinson family. My heart goes out to you at this time.
Denise Bogers, Ballarat, Victoria
October 24, 2019
Mervyn, fly high cuz, Resting peacefully now.
Daria Atkinson
Daria Atkinson, Melbourne, Victoria
October 22, 2019
Many hearts are heavy Swerv, mine included. But I will always be grateful for the time we had together, and the beautiful daughter you helped me bring into this world. I look at Darcy, and I see you. You will always live on in your children. Paradise is yours now.
Sheryl Davis,
Alfredton, Victoria
October 21, 2019
RIP Merv, many happy memories of the good old days, now sleeping peacefully….
Tracey Bennetts,
SEBASTOPOL, Victoria
October 21, 2019
The love of family and friends speed you on your journey home.
Rank: Most probably commenced Training, at Redfern, on 7 October 1958
Probationary Constable – appointed 17 November 1958
Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 November 1964
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 17 November 1968
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 December 1983
Does NOT appear in the 1989 Stud Book
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant 1st Class
Stations: ?, Waverley – Cyclist, Bondi – Detectives, Divisional Det Sgt – Hurstville – 1978, Pillage Squad, CIB – Light Duties due to Illness with Cancer. He remained at the CIB for many years before going to the Breakers Squad – CIB on Full Duties.
South West District Drug Squad – Retirement
Service: Frommost probably 7 October 1958 to17 January 1990 = 31+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 August 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )
Born: Wednesday 13 March 1935
Died on: Wednesday 24 January 2001
Age: 65 yrs 10 mths 11 days
Cause: Cancer – Lungs ( for 4 years )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Father of Carolyn SHIELS ( # 23083 )- Bruce Shiels ( # 9132 ) ( on left ) with Louise RULE and Cousin to Carolyn – Geoff Hoggett ( # 9203 ) on right. 19 December 1986.”
BRUCE 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.
Prior to joining the NSWPF – Bruce SHIELS worked for the Department of Local Government, as a Clerk, on probation as of 1 April 1952 until his permanent position in June 1953 being advertised.
He then joined the Police in 1958.
He just made the required weight by drinking jugs of water and over a pound of bananas prior to weigh in.
He worked at Waverley on the motor bikes and at Bondi where he made detectives.
At age 32 Bruce survived 4 operations for an aggressive cancer.
He had great support from his police family.
He was considered a miracle survivor and was transferred from the Pillage Squad to light duties at the CIB.
He remained for there for many years, back on full duties with the “Breakers”. The cancer experience made him very conscious of his own mortality. He loved to entertain and be entertained. Simple things in life gave him great pleasure. Family BBQs and days out on the golf course especially with the Police Golf Club were of great importance to him. Bruce served from 1 11 58 till 17. 1 .90. At retirement he was in charge of the South West Drug Squad. Bruce passed away in 20001 after yet another 4 year battle with lung cancer. A lot of older police and retirees may remember him as a great poet and a born entertainer at many Police functions. He was honoured by a Police presence at his funeral. Not a day goes by when he is not missed.
One of Bruces’ poems:
Carolyn Shiels ( 21 Oct 2015
As promised, I have published one of Dads ‘works’. After reading the biography of Darcy – I kind of felt a bit of empathy for him…. but I know that Dad never did…..
THE GREY GREY WALLS OF GAOL….
by Det Sgt Bruce SHIELS (dec)
…..a Tribute to Darcy Dugan
(sung to the tune of the Green Green Grass of Home)
The old Rozelle don’t look the same, now that Darcy’s lost the game,
Because to meet him was half the CIB.
Down the stairs he came with his knees shakin’
Hands on head, his poor heart breakin’
Again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Yes they’ll all come to meet him.
And his favourite screws will greet him
Though again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Now the Wayside is still standing, though the walls are cracked and dry
And the Reverend Ted has lost his best hymn singer
But at Grafton there’s a choir that’s classy
Fifteen screws and our dear Darcy
Again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Now the big holdups are finished, and the city’s nice and still
and the druggies go to church with Reverend Ted.
But with Darcy in… there’s no supply there
No pot ….and no LSD there
While Darcy’s in the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Yes they’ll all come to meet him
And his favourite screws will greet him
Though again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
When Darcy woke and looked around him
He saw that 50 Police had found him
and realised – dead set – he wasn’t dreamin’
But there’s a lawyer….and a dear old Padre
On and on….. they’ll try for Darcy…
But still ..he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Yes they’ll all come to meet him,
His favourite screws will greet him
I hope they bury him
Behind the Walls of Gaol.
Barry, whilst still living in England, joined the Royal Air Force before emigrating to Australia with his wife, Linda, aboard the ship TV Fairstar from Southhampton.
At the time of arriving in Australia, on the 14 December 1969, he was employed in the Catering field as a Cook & Waiter.
They moved to a unit at 131 John St, Cabramatta, NSW
Barry Served in the RAF with Units: RAF White Waltham ( 1964 – 1969 ) & RAF Hereford ( 1964 – 1969 ) sub unit 114.
He held the Rank of SAC & Service # F4276992
His Australian Army Regimental # 2147621 – Commissioned on 24 August 1974 as 2nd Lieutenant. Baz left the Army Reserve holding the Rank of Captain.
Baz and Linda met as 15 year olds and have been together every since.
Barry was a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police prior to joining the NSWPF.
During his career with NSWPF, Baz was a member of the TRG ( Tactical Response Group ) and trained many Police in the use of the ( then ) new long batons ( which replaced the small rubber ‘trungens’ that we used to be issued.
He was instrumental on the inception of ‘simunition’ training, the change over from the Smith & Wesson .38 to the Glock Pistol, Mandatory OS ( Officer Survival ) tactics and training and the full time Weapons Unit.
He was also called, many times, to give ‘expert’ evidence in relation to various ‘shooting’ incidents in relation to Police related shooting incidents.
After his Policing career he joined Corrective Services in the Court system for a short time before finally giving up work to enjoy a more ‘relaxing’ life.
Prior to the invention of Facebook, Barry was an on-line member of the Policing Forum, the TBL ( or the Thin Blue Line ) – which is still an active Policing Forum which hangs off my main site – www.AustralianPolice.com.au
Barry, or ‘Barry7’, as he was known on TBL, joined TBL on 26 April 2005 – a few years before FB was ‘a thing’.
He posted over 5,760 posts on that Forum and his knowledge and expertise shone through with the way he helped other former, serving and ‘wannabe’ Police.
Barry, and others like him, put himself forward to bring vast improvements to Policing and Police safety – for the benefit of us all, and the benefit of Police who will come well and truly after we ( the old guard ) have all left this earth.
His comments and insights, on TBL, are still part of the enduring legacy that he leaves behind – for others to read and be guided & learn by.
There are, no doubt, Police who possibly owe their life to Baz – for the training he provided those people over many years.
It can never be said that Baz did not stand before an angry man – for he was always the one to ‘lead’ from the Front and By Example when the battles began and the ‘shit’ hit the fan.
The 1985 Bathurst Bikie Riots are just one example of this Bullmastiff standing up to the Rotweiler.
Eventually, when Facebook came along, communications were becoming more instantaneous and, eventually, Barry moved from the Forum style of on-line communications to the FB style, and thus – hadn’t made a Post on the TBL Forum since 23 October 2016 – but his 5,760 Posts remain.
Lots have met Barry, many more haven’t. He was always up for a chat and always up for a coffee crunch at Campbelltown when it was arranged.
Baz was always boasting about his visits to NZ to visit family ‘over the ditch’ and how extremely proud he was of his kids and grandkids. That deep love and affection is quite obvious in all the photos he has shared with us over the years.
He and Linda recently moved up the coast, from Camden, to be closer to their daughter.
Barely time for any of them to settle down in their new digs, when the old boy went into the Hospital system for a relatively minor heart operation on Tuesday but was met with complications from which he was not to recover and, sadly, passed away with Linda and family by his side on Wednesday – never to have regained consciousness again.
Baz, you contributed to this world. You did not leave empty handed but holding the love and affection of a great tribe of people who loved and put their trust in you.
My friend, our friend – may you Forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
Kirstie Jolly
( from a FB Group )
Hi everyone. I would like to introduce myself before I continue. I am Barry Lewis’s 3rd daughter, the gorgeous one and the one who was of course the apple of her daddies eye ( I also got his tongue in cheek wit as you can by now probably tell).
On behalf of my family I would like to say thank you. Your condolences and lovely words have carried our family through this very tough time. My dad would have been so proud that you have all stepped up to support us.
We are so totally overwhelmed with the outpouring of grief that has been displayed and want to reach out to each and every one of you and offer comfort.
My dad was my hero, he is the example that I have held every man I have ever met up to and most have failed. He was my dad my friend, my inspiration and my strength and through this page I have been able to see that he was also these things to so many more people.
To all of you I offer my condolences for your loss, I never realised the hole that he would be leaving in your lives.
Thank you for being a part of his life. He valued every one of you and was so proud of his work here on this page.
December 6, 2016 ·
With Barry Lewis, Peter Nellies, Sharon Aylward, Paul Quilter Daley, Jan Wilson, Esther Mckay and Jeff Rey at Wests League Club.
July 11, 2016 ·
With Craig Campbell and Barry Lewis.
Evi Messer
March 8, 2016 ·
With Barry Lewis at Wests League Club.
July 11, 2016 ·
With Jeff Rey, Barry Lewis and Peter Nellies.
October 1, 2015 · Sultan Barry Lewis & his harem. Lucky bugger. with Barry Lewis and Gail Brooks.
March 19, 2018 ·
‘MEATHEAD’ Lewis. Operations Officer, 2 MP Company (ARA).
Lisa Ride
March 5, 2015 ·
Memories! My first day in the Army as a commissioned officer. I arrived at 2MP for my very first Dining In Night at the Ingleburn Area Officers Mess. I was pooping myself! The formality of it alll went out the window when Mr Vice stood up to toast the Queen. He raised a very unsteady glass and declared “God save the Queen and all those who sail in Her!” Major Hoban sat down and there was an unnerving silence in the room. I didn’t know what to do. Then the sound of hobnail boots clearly marching towards the entrance and in burst two immaculately presented MP Corporals who quietly and ever so efficiently whisked away Mr Vice. I never saw him again…… Ever. with Barry Lewis.
Working the Courts with Corrective Services NSW
Anger management
Donation to Greg & Bud Callander for a drought Hay run
Barry Lewis August 7 · Well, today is the 54th Wedding Anniversary of Linda and myself.We have been together since we were 15 and she has stuck by me through thick and thin. Always supportive, we have always been a Team.When I look back I realise now that I was a mere callow youth in the formative years of our relationship, but with her help and guidance I gradually matured into Manhood and Fatherhood.She may only be 4 foot 11 inches tall, but she is a force to be reckoned with when roused. I couldn’t imagine life without her. My Rock, my life, my love. I would do it all over again and never change a thing. XXX
For the love of family.
Barry Lewis September 23, 2013 · Me and my three Grandsons, Nick (17), Chris (14) and Jack (6).
Barry Lewis November 28, 2014 · Happy, carefree days painting with my beautiful Granddaughter Sam Jolly
18 December 2018 With Shaune Edwards, Udo Starkis, Barry Lewis and Greg Callander.
July 9, 2014 · Games time with Holly Beth in New Zealand. with Charlotte Grace Lewis-Surch and Barry Lewis.
Barry Lewis January 21, 2016 · Lovely surprise this afternoon, Eldest Grandson Nick called in on his way home from work to see his Gran and Pops.
August 7, 2015 · With Linda Lewis and Barry Lewis.
Awards
CANDLE CREST RIP
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Michael Gerard GLEESON
| 04/11/2019
Michael Gerard GLEESON
AKA ?
Late of Woy Woy, Moree & Lundie House – Gunnedah
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 117
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 13515
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on Monday 28 October 1968
Probationary Constable – appointed 9 December 1968
Senior Constable – appointed 9 February 1978 * 2 mths Seniority lost somewhere
Hello
My father, a retired Police Officer passed away. Michael Gleeson, his funeral will be held this Friday ( 251019 ) at 2.30pm at Edlen Chapel, Wandobah Road, Gunnedah.
Many thanks
Kate Mainey
Claude RICHARDSON
| 04/11/2019
Claude RICHARDSON
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Penrith Police College Class # “possibly” 005
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5328
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 29 July 1946
Claude Richardson attended every annual conference from 1952–1978. From 1952–1973 he was chairman of No 10 Branch (Paddington) and from 1973–1978 chairman of No 7 Branch (Redfern). From 1953–1978 he was a member of the Executive and treasurer from 1972–1978. With others, Claude was instrumental in establishing the Police Club which opened in 1962 and has written of his experience.
As his father before him, he was a staunch unionist with a longstanding commitment to protecting the rights of workers.
He was sworn in on 29 July 1946 and retired on 28 January with the rank of sergeant 1st class.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 4 May 1973 (No.57), page 1599
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919
Municipality of Woollahra: Appointment of Deputy Member of Parking Advisory Committee
HIS Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and in pursuance of section 270D of the Local Government Act, 1919, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sergeant 3rd Class James William Byers, Police Department, vice Sergeant 2nd Class Claude Richardson, as deputy member of the Parking Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Woollahra, for a period expiring on 19th February, 1975. (P.A.C. 120, pt 2)
C. B. CUTLER,
Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government. Department of Local Government,
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 7 April 1967 (No.36), page 1102
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919
Municipality of Waverley: Appointment of Members and Deputy Members of Parking Advisory Committee
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and in pursuance of section 270d of the Local Government Act, 1919, has been pleased to approve of the appointment, as from 3rd April, 1967, of the following gentlemen as members and deputy members of the Parking Advisory Committee in respect of the Municipality of Waverley:
Members
Frank Edmund Pogson, Esquire, Administrative Assistant, Department of Local Government (Chairman);
Sergeant 1st Class Aubrey Augustine Goodyer, Police Department;
Harold Alban Peach, Esquire, Department of Motor Transport;
Patrick Thomas Seery, Esquire, Department of Government Transport; and
Alderman Ernest Thomas Page, Waverley Municipal Council.
Deputy Members
Sergeant 3rd Class Claude Richardson, Police Department; Frederick Sydney Bezer, Esquire, Department of Government Transport; and Alderman Joseph Einfeld, Waverley Municipal Council. (G. 67-687)
P. H. MORTON, Minister for Local Government. Department of Local Government,
The City Coroner, Mr. F. L. McNamara, was told yesterday that a man had lain for 30 to 45 minutes with a broken hipbone at the corner of Oxford and Moncur Streets, Waverley, while nine or 10 trams passed him.
Mr. McNamara found that the man, Arthur Reginald Townsend, of Nelson Street, Woollahra, had died accidentally at St. Vincent’s Hospital on February 26 from shock following an operation for a fractured femur, accidentally received when he fell from a moving tram on February 24.
He said: “I find it almost impossible to believe that no person saw the unfortunate deceased lying on the ground during the half to three quarters of an hour he must have been there.”
Constable Claude Richardson, of Paddington Police Station, said Townsend had told him he was getting off at Moncur Street and had one foot on the ground when the tram started off and he fell over.
Townsend had added: “The tram didn’t stop and I lay there while about nine or 10 trams went past before anybody came to my assistance.”
Bruce Carter, 6 years, of Suffolk Street, Paddington, was seriously injured yesterday when he fell off the back of a lorry in Glenmore Road, Paddington.
Central District Ambulance took him to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where he was admitted with head injuries.
Constable C. Richardson, of Paddington police is in charge of inquiries.
