Daniel Arthur STILLER

aka  Dan

Queensland Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Sergeant

Stations:  Hendra Police Station before transferring to South Brisbane Traffic as a Senior Constable.

2007 Dan was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Oxley District Division Traffic Branch, working out of Mount Ommaney Police Station – HWP Cyclist

Service:  From  ? ? 2002  to  1 December 2010

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New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 32276

” Possibly ” in PREP Class 272

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  ?, Bankstown ( late 1990’s ),

Service:  From  ? ? 1997  to  14 July 2001 = 4 years Service with NSW Police force

Awards:  Queensland Police Service medal – posthumously

Queensland Police Service Award for Meritorious Service – posthumously

Born:  6 January 1977

Died on:  Wednesday  1 December 2010

Death location:  Bruce Hwy, approximately 15km south of Mt Larcom, Qld

Cause:  Motor cycle collision – rider -v- jacknifing semi trailer

Age:  33

Funeral date:  Thursday  9 December 2010 @ 10.30a,

Funeral location:  St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, Chaprowe Roadn  The Gap

Buried at:  Settlement Road, and on to a private interment

 Memorial at:  Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve, Heathwood, 4110. Stapylton, Johnson & Paradise Rd & Logan Motorway, Qld

Lat: -27.6425
Long: 152.986389
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Police officer killed while escorting wide load

Sergeant Dan Stiller, 33, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a truck on the highway about 15 kilometres south of Mount Larcom at about 7am.

The crash closed the highway in both directions near Mount Larcom for more than five hours.

Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett said it appeared the truck jack-knifed before it hit Sergeant Stiller, who was escorting a wide load and convoy along the Bruce Highway.

‘‘The tragic loss of a young promising officer of Sergeant Stiller’s calibre will be felt right throughout the organisation, particularly among those who were fortunate enough to work with him,’’ he said.

Mr Barnett said another police officer, in a police sedan, was also involved in the wide load escort but that officer was not injured.

Sergeant Stiller’s wife, also a police officer, was ‘‘naturally devastated’’ and was receiving the support of her colleagues and close friends, Mr Barnett said.

Premier Anna Bligh said Sergeant Stiller’s death was a ‘‘tragic reminder’’ that police put their lives on the line every day.

“Our thoughts, my thoughts, and think those of all Queenslanders are with his family. This is a very sad day for them,’’ she said.

“It’s also a very sad day for the police service. It’s been almost four years … since we’ve seen a Queensland police officer lose their life in the course of their duties.

Opposition leader John-Paul Langbroek also paid tribute to Sergeant Stiller.“This is a very sad day for our state’s police service and our greater Queensland community,” he said.

“I know each day that every one of Queensland’s 10,702 police officers go to work, they work in challenging and sometimes dangerous situations.’’

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

The 33-year-old sergeant, originally from New South Wales, was an officer with the Oxley District Traffic Branch. Police are investigating the death of their colleague.

The investigating will be overviewed by the Ethical Standards Command.

Rest in Peace my mate Sgt Dan Stiller. You will never ever be forgotten. A great Police Officer. A great Highway Patrol Officer. A true professional in every way. A loving husband that will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie, both families, your QPS mates and your NSWPF mates. I am shattered. Till we meet again.

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Date and time

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This has been issued to all media on behalf of Sergeant Dan Stiller’s wife, Julie;

 A born and bred Brisbane-boy, Dan Stiller grew up knowing one day he would be able to combine his love of motorbikes with his job. In 2007, after 10 years as a police officer, he did just that when he was promoted to a Sergeant at the Oxley District Traffic branch.

On Wednesday December 1, Sergeant Dan Stiller paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved.

   

 

 

 

 

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Coroner to examine police officer’s highway death

Rae Wilson | 17th Oct 2012 2:59 PM

Coronor recommends wide-load changes after Stiller death

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BIRDS in BACKYARDS

Dan Stiller Reserve, Parkinson Qld

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Sat, 14/03/2015 – 09:35

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Dan Stiller Reserve, Parkinson Qld

A new section has been added to Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve in Parkinson to the south of Brisbane.  It is well worth a look as it has good tracks and an interesting lagoon in the north-eastern corner.  We recommend a weekend walk as there is quite high road noise from Logan Motorway in places.

“Dan” is a very interesting reserve that we have visited numerous times, and currently 152 bird species have been recorded there.  Interested people may like to download our (updated today) birders guide from:

http://www.vk4yeh.com/birding%20downloads.html

Photo of a female fairy wren taken at the lagoon yesterday.

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Wed, 18/03/2015 – 17:01

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Reflex

Thanks Tim. I’ll have a wander around one day.

Samford Valley Qld.

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Thu, 19/03/2015 – 12:20

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Devster

Very informative information Thanks Tim

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Fri, 24/04/2015 – 12:56

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timrob

My wife Marg and I will be leading a BQ walk to “Dan” on May 10th, and will be delighted to meet you.

Tim

Quote from BQ website

” This will be the fist BQ visit to Dan Stiller Reserve for 2015. Meet at 7 am at the gate near the end of Axis Place (UBD 239, E6). This section of the reserve is relatively new and until recently had no good tracks. BCC has made a loop track that includes a section with close proximity to a lagoon on a minor tributary of Oxley Creek. It is also possible, time permitting, to see a large ex-sandmining lake that apparently will become part of an expanded reserve in the future. The track is well made and an easy walk. Boots are recommended for safe access to the edge of the lagoon. There are no toilet facilities in this reserve.

We will meet for morning tea at the park on Lincoln Green Drive (UBD 238, H16) where toilets are available.”

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Fri, 24/04/2015 – 13:10

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Woko

Great to learn of the extension to the reserve, Tim.

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Sat, 25/04/2015 – 08:38

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Reflex

Sounds good Tim.

Samford Valley Qld.

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John Benoni ROSS

( late of Willoughby and Balmain )

New South Wales Police Force

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Sarah Ann ROSS – wife of John

Died on:  24 April 1885 ( 10 days after her husband )

Funeral date:  Sunday  26 April 1885

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Regd. # ‘Q‘ 2523

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 )

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 25 March 1875

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank:  Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Balmain 1879 to 1882, North Willoughby Station ( O.I.C. during 1884)

Service:  From 25 March 1875 to 14 April 1885 = 9+ years Service

Awards:

Not a Police award but a civilian one

Another lengthy report was in the SMH Tuesday 3″ June 1879:

On the presentation of the gold watch and chain and an address as an acknowledgement of Constable Ross, intrepid conduct rescuing two persons at the risk of his own life. Three cheers were given by the 50 residents attended the Balmain Council Chambers for the presentation.

The inscription: Presented to Constable John Benoni Ross by the inhabitants of Balmain, in admiration of his heroic conduct in rescuing two lives at a well accident, 18 April 1879. Balmain 2 June 1879.

A letter from the Inspector General of Police was noted at the 27 June 1879, Balmain Council meeting, having reference to the gallant conduct of Constable Ross at the recent well accident.
The watch remains in the Ross family treasures.

Born:  ? ? 1852, Caithness,   Scotland

Died on:  Tuesday  14 April 1885 at Police residence, Chatswood Police Stn, North Willoughby

Cause:  Typhoid Fever as did his wife Sarah 10 days later aged 30 and their infant daughter Sarah aged 1

Age:  32

Funeral date: Wednesday  15 April 1885

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, corner Mowbray Road West and Pacific Highway, Chatswood. (opposite the Great Northern Hotel)

 Memorial at:  ?

In Memory of Senior Constable John B. Ross  Died 14th April 1885 aged 32.  Also Sarah Ann, Wife of the above.  Died 24th April 1885 aged 30.  Also infant child Sarah.  Erected by his comrades & friends.

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The Sydney Morning Herald          Wednesday  15 April 1885       P 1 of 16

ROSS. – April 14, at his residence, Police Station, North Willoughby,  John Binnone Ross, aged 33 years, native of Caithness, Scotland, leaving a wife and five children and large circle of friends to mourn their loss.

ROSS. – April 14, at the Police Station, North Willoughby, Senior-constable John Ross ( late of Balmain ), leaving a wife and five children to mourn their loss.

In Memoriam.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/13579970

The Sydney Morning Herald          Wednesday  15 April 1885       P 16 of 16

THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN B. ROSS are respectfully invited to his Funeral ; to leave his residence, Lane Cove-road, THIS DAY Wednesday, at 3 o’clock, for the Wesleyan Cemetery, Willoughby.

W. H. HOWARD, Undertaker, Walker-street, St. Leonards.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/13579996

Balmain Observer & Western Suburbs Advertiser     Saturday  18 April 1885     P 3 of 4

Senior Constable Ross, well known in Balmain about four years ago and lately in charge of North Willoughby, died on Monday night, from, consumption.

It will be remembered that he made a very plucky rescue of two men from a well in the neighbourhood of Beattie street, in which was foul air while he was stationed in Balmain, the effects of which he has since suffered from.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/132245368

The Sydney Morning Herald        Saturday  25 April 1885       P 20 of 20

THE FRIENDS of the late Mrs. ROSS, widow of the late Senior-constable Ross, of Chatswood, are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral ; to leave her residence at 3 o’clock TO-MORROW, Sunday, for Wesleyan Cemetery.

W. H. HOWARD, Undertaker, Walker-street, St. Leonards.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/28361297

The Sydney Morning Herald          Saturday  30 May 1885       P 5 of 24

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.

In the Intestate Estate of JOHN B. ROSS, late of Willoughby, Senior Constable, deceased.

CREDITORS are to forward to me ( through the Post Office if they think fit ), at my office, in the Supreme Court, Sydney, their details for proof, verified by affidavit, on or before the fifteenth day of June next, or they will be excluded from all benefit from this estate.

THEO. POWELL,

Curator of Intestate Estates.

30th May, 1885.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/28362085

The Sydney Morning Herald          Saturday  1 May 1886       P 1 of 24

ROSS.— In remembrance of John Ross, who died April 13, 1885 and Sarah Ann Ross, wife of the above, who died May 1st,

1885, at their residence, Chatswood police station, North Willoughby.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/28356899

‘Balmain Association’ newsletter dated April 2001.

P o l i c e  H e r o i c  R e s c u e
A letter from Mrs Meg Chamberlin formally of Ferdinand Street, Balmain and now of Macley Island, Queensland, stated that some information on her family history could be of interest to the Association. While cleaning out a draw on a visit to her mother at the family home, a letter was found with an interesting PS, relating to a presentation of a gold watch to Constable John Benone Ross in 1879.

Constable Ross was stationed at the Watch House from 1879 to 1882 and lived in Darling Street, Rozelle, near Red Lion Street. He then moved to Chatswood where he, his wife Sarah Ann and a child died within a few days of each other in a Typhoid epidemic in April 1885. John was 32 years and Sarah was 30 years and daughter Sarah 1 year. They were buried in the church yard of the Methodist Church, Chatswood. Comrades and friends erected the headstone. Grandmother Sarah Ann Robinson reared the other four children.

In a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 21″ April 1879:

On Friday morning a man named Albert Drave was nearly suffocated by descending into a newly dug well 25 feet deep behind the Bellevue, now Sackville Hotel, Darling Street. A blast had just taken place at the bottom of the well and the smoke not having thoroughly cleared way before Drave descended, he was almost suffocated when he reached the bottom. His distress having been noticed by the proprietor of the allotment Mr Barthrope, he at once descended to retrieve Drave, but he was likewise became overpowered by the fumes of the powder. Constable Ross being near the spot, volunteered to descend and succeeded in bringing up to the surface first Drave, then Barthrope. Drs. Brennan and Evans were quickly on the spot and industriously applied the usual restoratives. Both men are doing well at the latest accounts.

Another lengthy report was in the SMH Tuesday 3″ June 1879:

On the presentation of the gold watch and chain and an address as an acknowledgement of Constable Ross, intrepid conduct rescuing two persons at the risk of his own life. Three cheers were given by the 50 residents attended the Balmain Council Chambers for the presentation.

The inscription: Presented to Constable John Benoni Ross by the inhabitants of Balmain, in admiration of his heroic conduct in rescuing two lives at a well accident, 18 April 1879. Balmain 2 June 1879.

A letter from the Inspector General of Police was noted at the 27 June 1879, Balmain Council meeting, having reference to the gallant conduct of Constable Ross at the recent well accident.
The watch remains in the Ross family treasures.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post ( NSW )      Saturday  26 April 1884    p 4 of 10

Suspicious Death.

ON Wednesday evening Senior-constable Ross, who is in charge of the North Willoughby station, received intelligence from a man named Henby that a death under suspicious circumstances had taken place in the district. He accordingly proceeded to a house near Burn’s Bay, Lane Cove Road, occupied by William Cox, who is stated to be an old resident of the district. In one of the rooms was found the body of Ann Sophia Cox in bed, looking to all appearance dead.

Dr. Rorke, of North Shore, was at once communicated with. He soon arrived, and expressed an opinion that deceased had probably met with her death in consequence of external injuries. The only female clothes in the house beyond those found on the woman were a chemise and another garment, both of which were stained with blood.

Under the circumstances the constable apprehended William Cox, the husband of the deceased, at a late hour last night, and he his now lodged at the St. Leonards police station.

Upon being questioned as to the occurrence the prisoner declared that he knew nothing of the cause of his wife’s death beyond that she had sustained a fall, and expressed ignorance concerning the garment stained with blood. It appears that Cox informed Henby of the death of the woman in the first place.

The police state that prisoner has been often seen of late under the influence of drink, and his domestic matters did not seem to have been of a happy character. He is described as of no occupation.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/98435914

Sydney GALLAGHER 

Victoria Police Force

Regd. # vp16140

Rank:  Senior Sergeant – retired

Stations:  ?, Moorabbin ( O.I.C. ), Southern Metro Region ( formerly Region 5 South East )

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No find on Australian Honours system

Born:  ?

Died on:  Tuesday  10 November 2015

Cause:  Illness = ?

Age:  65

Funeral date:  Wednesday  18 November 2015 @ 11am

Funeral location:  St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Station St, Chelsea, Victoria

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at:  ?

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GALLAGHER.

Funeral Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr Syd Gallagher will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Station St, Chelsea on WEDNESDAY (Nov. 18, 2015) at 11 a. m.

Private Cremation

No flowers by request, donations in lieu to the Alfred Hospital would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the Church.

Funerals

Published in Herald Sun on 13/11/2015

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Syd was also a Retired Ambulance Attendant at Paramedic Services, Victoria.

VALE
Syd Gallagher

It is with sadness that we advise the passing of retired member Syd Gallagher following an illness.

The Executive of the AEA-V, on behalf of its members, wish to

friends and colleagues.

Syd was a member in the Private Sector and worked for PSV. He was also the OH&S Rep at PSV and worked tirelessly to improve working conditions.

Syd mentioned in his resignation letter to the Union upon his retirement that he had been a union member for his entire working life and strongly believed in the protection and improvement of workers welfare, conditions and industrial rights.

He will be sadly missed.

Steve McGhie
General Secretary

http://www.ambulanceactive.com.au/av-state-025-vale-syd-gallagher/

Published in Herald Sun on 13/11/2015

GALLAGHER. Syd. The Executive and staff of the AEA are deeply saddened by the passing of their highly esteemed retired member and offer their most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace

Published in Herald Sun on 17/11/2015

Published in Herald Sun on 17/11/2015

GALLAGHER. Syd. It’s with sadness we learned of Syd’s passing. He will long be remembered as the former Officer in Charge at Moorabbin whose sense of humour and wit amused so many. Condolences to Chris, Beth and Bridget.

Published in Herald Sun on 14/11/2015

Published in Herald Sun on 14/11/2015

Published in Herald Sun on 14/11/2015

http://tributes.dailytelegraph.com.au/notice/221182028/view

Isaac Thomas PARSONS 

aka  Buddy

New South Wales Police Force – NON Sworn

Regd. # ??????????

Rank:  Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer  ( A.C.L.O. )

Stations:  Brewarrina & Dareton only

Service:  From  ? ? 1990  to  2015 = 25 years Service

Awards:  ?

Born:  Tuesday  2 October 1945

Died on:  Tuesday  10 November 2015 at Buronga, NSW.

Cause:  Illness = Cancer

Age:  70 years, 1 month, 8 days

Funeral date:  Friday  20 November 2015 @ 11am

Funeral location:  Uniting Church-Churches of Christ and Indigenous Ministry, 61-69 Sturt Place, Dareton

Buried at:  Moonahculla Cemetery, Deniliquin on Monday 23 November 2015 @ 11am.

 Memorial at:  ?

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Approximate Grave location: 

GPS:  -35.38471417001624 144.64570299948238

PARSONS, Buddy (Isaac Thomas) –

Passed away at Buronga, New South Wales, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

Age 70 years.

Loved husband of Nina.

Loved former husband of Yvonne.

Loving father of Bradley, Warren, Lorraine, Kerry, Jason, Damion, Isaac, Katina, Scott and Adam.

Father-in-law to Merv, Jon and Briana.

Grandfather and great grandfather of their families.

Son of Royce Hilton Parsons and Ivy June Handy.

Brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and friend of many.

A funeral service for Isaac will be held at the Uniting Church-Churches of Christ and Indigenous Ministry, 61-69 Sturt Place, Dareton, on Friday, November 20, 2015,
at 11am.

Burial and Service will take place at the Moonahculla Cemetery, Deniliquin, on Monday, November 23, 2015, at 11am.

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Buddy received this 22 year award in 2012 so he must have started work in 1990. He was stationed at Brewarrina and Dareton only. He was born on 2/10/1945. ACLO’s started off as Ministerial Employees but are apparently now Public Servants as a job is advertised at Bre with a Clerk Grade 3/4. He died from Cancer.

Phyllis WHYMAN 

aka  Phyllo

New South Wales Police Force – NON Sworn

Regd. # ?

Rank:  ACLO – Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

Stations:  Wilcannia ( Barrier LAC )

Service:  From  ?  to  ?

Awards:  ?

Born:  ?

Died on:  ?

Cause:  Illness = ?

Age:  ?

Funeral date:  Friday  20 November 2015 @ 11am

Funeral location:  Wilcannia

Buried at:  ?

 Memorial at:  ?

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Mother of two boys and one girl.

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Alan James McLEAN 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 9038

Rank:  Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed on 24 August 1973

Senior Sergeant – retired

Stations:  , Sydney Traffic Patrol ( STP ), Central Police Stn ( 1 Division ), Kiama, Moruya ( 1966 ), Boorowa, Culcairn, Bega & Narrandera ( Patrol Tactician ) – Retirement

Service:  From  30 June 1958  to  21 October 1989 = 31+ years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 3 September 1985

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted also on 3 September 1985

NSW Police Medal & Clasps

National Police Service Medal – granted 8 October 2015

Born:  21 October 1938

Died on:  Thursday  12 November 2015

Cause:  Cancer – diagnosed only 3 months earlier

Age:  77

Funeral date:  Tuesday  17 November 2015 @ 12.30pm

Funeral location:  St Peter and Pauls Catholic Church, 92 Manning St, Kiama

Buried at:  Kiama Cemetery, Princes Hwy, Bombo, NSW

 Memorial at:  ?

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Alan lost his life after a short battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife Veronica, two daughters, Jenny & Maree and two sons – serving officers with NSWPF, Anthony & Michael.

Alan participated in the 100th year anniversary ceremony regarding the murder of Constable Miles O’Grady at Nerrigundah whilst he ( Alan ) was stationed at Moruya on 9 April 1966.

May Alan forever Rest In Peace.

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 Leslie George ROBINSON

aka  Les

New South Wales Police Force

Redfern Police Academy:  Class 2 of 1946

Regd. # 4962

Uniform # 1470

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 21 January 1946

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 20 February 1967

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 3 December 1974

Inspector – appointed 14 June 1977

Senior Inspector – appointed 3 April 1979

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? 1981?

Stations:  ?, Albury until around 1958?  Lock Up Keeper at Walla Walla 1958 – 60?, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle ( ‘R’ District )( 1967 ), ?

Sydney area after passing Inspectors course / exam., Penrith – Jan 1975, Castle Hill, Liverpool. 

Superintendent at Metro Country Superintendents Office ( HQ ), Superintendent at Traffic Branch ( HQ ), College St, Sydney. 

Parramatta ( H District ) as Chief Superintendent in 1981, Penrith ( J District ) in 1986 – retirement

Service:  From  ? pre 21 January 1946  to ? ? 1986? = 40 years Service

Awards:  National medal – granted 26 June 1983 ( C/Supt )

Born:  Wednesday  1 April 1925 in Bemboka, NSW

Died on:  Friday  26 May 1989 at Westmead, NSW

Cause:  Heart attack

Age:  64 years, 1 month, 12 days

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  Police Funeral at Pinegrove Cemetery, NSW

Buried at:  Cremated at Pinegrove, NSW

 Memorial at:  Pinegrove Memorial Park,

Pinegrove Cemetery, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW,

Peace Rose Gardens,  Granite Wall, Left 1,

Lat/Long: -33.789330374912154, 150.8474147993362

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The Argues ( Melbourne Vic. )

Tuesday  13 April 1954     p6 of 24

 Thomas LEONARD

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Condobolin, Orange ( 12 years ), Perth ( Perthville )( 12 months )

Service:  From  ?  to  Thursday  27 December 1906 =  24 years Service

Awards:  ?

Born:  ? ? ? in Ireland

Died on:  Thursday  27 December 1906 @ 8.30pm

Cause:  accidentally swallowing poison

Age:  58

Funeral date:  Saturday  29 December 1906 @ 11am

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Catholic portion of the Bathurst general cemetery

 Memorial at:  ?

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National Advocate ( Bathurst NSW )        Friday  28 December 1906      p2 of 4

A FATAL MISTAKE  

DEATH OF SENIOR-CONSTABLE LEONARD

Senior-constable Leonard, officer in charge of the Police Station at Perth, died in the Bathurst District Hospital at half past eight last night from poisoning. Deceased, in the pursuance of his duty, visited Georges Plains on Wednesday afternoon, doing the trip on a bicycle, as was his custom, and returning home dusty and tired decided to have a drink of wine.

Going to a number of bottles in the corner of his room, he picked up one that had been opened and poured some of its contents into a glass and swallowed it. Feeling a bitter taste in his mouth, however Mr Leonard examined the bottle from which he had poured the liquid and found that it contained battery solution, a mixture of mercury, Sulphuric acid, etc.   The solution was the same colour as the wine and Mr Leonard was unable to detect his mistake until he had drunk the poison.

He immediately applied emetics and went over to the Bridge Hotel, whence he was driven to Dr Brooke Moore‘s surgery. Here further remedies were administered and the patient’s removal to an adjacent hotel, ordered. Subsequently he was taken to the hospital, where he passed away last night.

The late senior-constable, who was about 55 years of age, is survived by a widow and a large family.

His connection with the police force extended to within two or three years of the quarter of a century.

He was formerly stationed at Condobolin, and Orange, and 12 months ago he was transferred from the latter station to Perth.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/157302049

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Barrier Miner ( Broken Hill NSW )      Thursday  10 January 1907      p2 of 4

A POLICEMAN’S MISTAKE.

Death of Senior-constable Leonard.

Constable Styles, of the South Broken Hill division of the Barrier police force, who has been transferred to the Perth station, near Bathurst, takes the place of a constable who met his death on December 27 under exceptionally sad, circumstances.

His name was Senior-constable Leonard, and he was in charge of the police station at Perth.

In pursuance of his duties Senior-constable Leonard, had visited George’s Plains (a few miles from Perth) on Boxing Day, doing the trip on a bicycle,  as was his custom. Returning home dusty and tired, he decided to have a glass of wine, and, going to a number of bottles in a corner of the room, picked up one that had been opened, poured some of the contents into a glass, and drank it. Feeling a bitter taste in his mouth, Leonard examined the bottle from which he had poured the liquid, and found that it contained battery solution, a mixture of mercury, sulphuric acid, etc. The solution was the same color as the wine and the constable was unable to detect his mistake until he had drunk the poison.   He immediately applied emetics, and went to the hotel and from there he was taken subsequently to the Bathurst hospital, where he died.

The late senior-constable was 55 years of age, and leaves a widow and 10 children.

His connection with the police force extended to within two or three years of a quarter of a century. Formerly he was stationed at Condobolin, and was for 12 years at Orange, whither he was transferred to Perth 12 months ago.

Constable Styles will commence his duties at Perth on the first of next month.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/44394543

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http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/157297067

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National Advocate ( Bathurst NSW )      Saturday  29 December 1906      p2 of 6

Keith John HIGGINS

aka  KJ

( late of Bargo )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7981

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 April 1955

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 April 1978

Senior Sergeant –  retirement

Stations:  ?, Liverpool S.T.P. – Bikes ( 22 Division ), Camden, Campbelltown G.D’s ( 35 Division ), Macquarie Fields ( 35 Division ) – retirement

Service:  From  ?  to  26 June 1990 = 35 years Service

Awards:  ?

Born:  15 May 1931

Died on:  Saturday  31 October 2015

Cause:  Cancer

Age:  84

Funeral date:  Friday  6th November 2015 @ 11.30am

Funeral location:  Tahmoor Catholic Church, 20 Stratford Rd, Tahmoor

Buried at:  Thirlmere General Cemetery

Memorial at:  ?

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 Funeral location: 

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KJ is described as a pipe smoker and a rider of the old Vespa motor cycle.  He was a ‘true gentleman and bloody good copper’.

His mates will remember him from the ‘end of night shift’ bbq’s at Campbelltown and his “easy country” style.

Glen Denholm Well, Mr Higgins would sit in the meal room, addressing everyone not by their first names but by calling them Mr Lewis, Mr Carrol, Mr Denholm ect.

He had an old enamel mug which was always filled with black tea and incessantly smoked Winfield cigarettes with a cigarette holder. This holder was supposed to filter all the tar and nicotine out of the cigarette before it got into your lungs, and it was black, filled with a black tar and looked obnoxious. We all smoked so I suppose it did not matter.

On night work he would go out alone and sit on one of the over passes on the expressway waiting for a break and enter to occur in the hope that he could snare someone. If there was a bust, he would never go to the bust, but allow others to go and he would head to the outskirts. Many is the time he snared a couple of would be crims using this tactic.

Just a really good, honest and lovely man. I can say that I had never seen the man annoyed or even upset, although when a friend of his suddenly resigned and the real story came out later KJ would not believe it.

We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives and the world is a poorer place without this lovely private man. Those who knew him should count themselves very lucky to have been touched by him.

Safe journey old mate, we all will see you, one day, on the other side.

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RUMBLE

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Police Dog

Stations:  Mounted and Canine Operations, W.A.

Service:  From  ?  to  ?

Awards:  ?

Born:  12 March 2007

Died on:  Monday  2 November 2015

Cause:  ?

Age:  8

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at:  Interred at the Maylands Police Complex, W.A., with a plaque.

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It is with great sadness that we share with the public that Police Dog Rumble this afternoon tragically succumbed to his illness.

Rumble was as tough as they come, but this battle was too much.
It is a tragedy Rumble was unable to enjoy retirement with his handler Mat Muletta and family, which is how we wanted his story to turn out.