Frank Walter MATTHEWS
Frank Walter MATTHEWS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Mounted Constable
Stations: ?, Barmedman Police Stn
Service: From ? to ?
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Australian Imperial Force
Regiment: 2nd Light Horse Brigade, A Squadron, 6th Light Horse Regiment
Enlisted: 18 September 1914 ( Rank: Private ) ( 26yrs 6mths old )
Service # 153
Rank: Lance Corporal
Embarkation: 21 December 1914 aboard HMAT Suevic A29
Next of kin: Mrs. Elizabeth. Kearney, mother, Tullamore, NSW & Sarah Gertrude MATTHEWS – wife, Church St, Gloucester.
Religion: C of E
Single / Married: Single
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Awards: 1914/15 Star, British Ware Medal, Victoria Medal
Born: ? ? 1888 at Barmedman, NSW
Died on: 17 September 1915
Place of death: ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli Peninsular
Cause: Killed in Action
Age: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: No.1 Shell Green Cemetery, Plot 1, Row B, Grave 9, Gallipoli Peninsular.
Memorial at: ?
ANZAC
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2nd Lieutenant Alexander Frank BUSKIN, 6th LHR. Killed in action at Bolton’s Ridge, 17/09/1915.
Trooper William Bradley INGRAM, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper Frank Walter MATTHEWS, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper Lyle Hugh Florian O’NEILL, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Captain Rupert Noel RICHARDSON, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper David Matthew JACOMBS, 7th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper Ernest Ambrose ROBERTS, 7th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/64423/20090520-1059/www.lighthorse.org.au/forum/postfaa8.html
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Just as an aside, his wife applied for a pension in 1918 and was granted a pension for herself and their son, also named Frank Walter Mathews. Frank (Jr) was born in 1915 in the East Maitland District (NSW BDM). At this stage there is no death record of Frank (Jr).
Frank (Sr) enlisted 18/09/1914, killed 17/09/1915 – 364 days. Without getting a birth certificate for Frank (Jr) it is not known whether he was born just before or after Frank (Sr) was killed.
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NSW Government Employees Granted Military Leave, 1914-1918
The below link, from the NSW Government Employees Granted Military Leave, 1914 – 1918 has F. W. MATTHEWS, Ordinary Constable of Gloucester; North Eastern District, Gloucester Station, being KILLED in Action at Gallipoli on the 6 September 1915 – being a conflicting date of death from that of the Light Horse.org.au website.
The below Citation comes from NRS 4481 Glass negatives ( NRS4481_ST6724P ), plus NRS 10946 Police salary registers [3/2995], SR Reel 1974, plus Police Department Annual Report for the year 1915, in Parliamentary Papers 1915-16, Vol.4, p.635, plus Police Department Annual Report for the year 1918, in NSW Parliamentary Papers 1919, Vol.3, p.603, plus Police Department Annual Report for the year ended 1917, in NSW Parliamentary Papers 1918, Vol.3, p.665.
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John GILLANDERS
John GILLANDERS
Victorian Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?, South Melbourne, Warrnambool, St Kilda
Service: From ? ? 1888 to 19 June 1914 = 26 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Friday 19 June 1914
Cause: Suicide – gunshot to head about 4.50pm
Location of event: Outhouse ( toilet ) at his quarters at the police station
Death location: Alfred Hospital about 2 hours after the cause
Inquest held: Sunday 21 June 1914
Age: 55
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
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Daily Telegraph ( Launceston, Tas. ) Saturday 20 June 1914 page 6 of 12
HIS LAST CHARGE
CONSTABLE SHOOTS HIMSELF
MELBOURNE, Friday – At St Kilda today, Constable John Gillander, aged 55, who has been in the force since 1888, shot himself with a revolver.
Deceased left a widow and family of four.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/152713880
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Weekly Times ( Melbourne, Vic. ) Saturday 27 June 1914 page 33 of 56
CLUE TO SUICIDE CONSTABLE’S WORRY
” All of a’work with the nerves, ” as a comrade phrased it, as the result of the escape of a prisoner under his charge, Constable J. Gillanders, St. Kilda watchhousekeeper, shot himself in the head at the inquest which was held on June 20 at the Alfred Hospital.
Mr T. Allen, J.P., returned a finding that Gillanders died from a gunshot wound in the head, self-inflicted.
“In my opinion,” he added, “it was caused through mental worry. There is no evidence to show the state of Gillanders’ mind at the time.”
Sergeant D. Kennedy stated that at 4 p.m. on June 18 Constable Gillanders reported to him that a prisoner named Arthur Waghorn had escaped from the lock-up. The prisoner was re-arrested shortly afterwards. On the same evening witness requested Constable Gillanders to furnish a report regarding the escape.
At 8.45a.m. next day Gillanders did not report for duty, and witness sent Senior-constable Hore to ascertain why he was absent. Hore subsequently informed him that Gillanders complained of nervous prostration, and that he would probably come on duty later in the day.
At about 2 p.m. that day witness requested Constable Matthews to inform Gillanders that he would have to go to the depot hospital, as he had not furnished a medical certificate. Matthews returned, and said Gillanders was not prepared to go to the hospital just then. Gillanders decided to go to the hospital at about 3.30 p.m.
Sergeant Kennedy, continuing, said that when he entered his office on June 19 he found the resignation of Gillanders on the table. He did not know who put it there.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/121132095
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It was also reported that his daughter saw him with the revolver but before she could run to him, he put the weapon to his temple and fired, dying tow hours later in Alfred Hospital.
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Harley Gerard DONOHUE
Harley Gerard DONOHUE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12918
Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, Traffic Branch, Part time diver with Water Police, Hurstville – death
Service: From 11 December 1967 to ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 November 1983
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993
Born: 23 May 1945
Died on: 27 January 1996
Cause: Cancer
Age: 50
Funeral date: ? ? 1996
Funeral location: Woronora Crematorium
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial plaque at Woronora Cemetery
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Elizabeth FAHEY
Elizabeth Fay FAHEY
aka Liz
New South Wales Police Force – Widow
the wife of the Late Sergeant Bill Fahey ( NSW Police Rescue Squad )
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Monday 31 May 1948
Died on: Sunday 25 December 2016
Place of death:
Cause: Brain tumour
Age: 68 years, 6 months, 24 days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Castlebrook Cemetery, 718 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW
Memorial at:
May they forever Rest In Peace
As of Monday 14 September 2015, Elizabeth Fahey – the wife of deceased Sergeant Bill Fahey, is currently in hospital with a brain tumour and having scans to determine the extend of the tumour.
We wish Elizabeth all the very best for a full and speedy recovery.
As of Wednesday 29 September 2015, Liz’s brain tumour pathology is back and it was found to be malignant. Doctors are going to do chemotherapy & radiotherapy.
Dear family and friends.
Maybe the majority of you will not know the name nor my relationship with this lovely Lady. Yesterday on 25/12/2016, Elizabeth (Liz) Fahey lost her battle with a brain tumour. She was the wife of a ‘giant’ in the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, Sergeant William (Bill, Uncle Bill) Fahey. Liz and Bill were living in Queensland when Bill died some years back. Liz moved back to NSW but not much is known of her life back here (to my shame) until recently when she became ill.
I joined the NSW Police Force in 1974 and till 1978 I was stationed at Annandale. In 1978 I completed a Rescue course and was transferred to the Police Rescue Squad. One of the first senior members of the Squad I was introduced to was Bill. He was a big man but not tall. Think of the size of an 18 gallon beer keg and apply that to his upper body.
Think this. When wearing his white overalls, he could roll up his sleeves, put the pointy end of a full size anvil in the sleeve and pick up the blunt end of the anvil and lift vertically. A powerful man with the heart of gold. Wasn’t long before I met his beautiful partner Liz. She was a tiny thing, 5 foot nothing. But, when she came around for a visit, or a function at the PRS, she lit up the room. What a gentle soul she was. She would sit with anyone, everyone for a chat. She was a ‘mum’ to us all.
The last time I saw and spoke to Liz and Bill together was in 1985 at my wedding, and have a couple of photos. I shall treasure those photos. God bless Liz, you put up the good fight. You had so many people praying/thinking of you over these past months. The New South Wales Police Rescue Squad, The New South Wales VRA, any Rescue organisation that knew Liz will be thinking of her.
God Bless dear Lady.
Article by Kevin Banister, NSW Fallen Police FB Group
Kel Stewart I remember being the barmaid at the Cleveland Inn Surry Hills in those years and serving Liz and Bill Fahey beer whilst they were enjoying a smoke surrounded by Police rescue personel. Liz was a gentle soul Kevin and when I think of her….I smile. Liz is now back with Bill probably enjoying a beer & smoke. RIP Liz. Kel
Kevin Banister The old Clevo. Many a de-brief at that pub especially on pay day
George Wilson WALKER
George Wilson WALKER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Detective Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Parramatta, Moree
Service: From 11 January 1937 to 11 January 1947 = 10 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1913/14
Died on: 11 January 1947
Cause: appendicitis
Death location: Moree Hospital
Age: 33
Funeral date: Tuesday 14 January 1947
Funeral location: St Johns Church, Birchgrove
Buried at: Cremated. Northern Suburbs Crematorium
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The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 13 January 1947 page 16 of 16
WALKER, George Wilson, Detective Constable, January 11, 1947, at Moree Hospital, beloved husband of Glady’s and loving father of Kenneth and loving sen of Mrs J Hamilton and brother of David, Peggy and Betty, and step brother of Jim and Bill Hamilton, aged 33 years. For funeral notice see Tuesdays “Herald. ”
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/18017266
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The Newcastle Sun ( NSW ) Monday 13 January 1947 page 6 of 12
DEATH. —Moree: Detective George W. Walker, who was transferred from Parramatta to Moree three weeks ago, died in Moree Hospital yesterday from appendicitis. He was 34 years of age. Detective Walker joined the New South Wales Police Force in January, 1937.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/158245468
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The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 14 January 1947 page 18 of 30
FUNERALS
WALKER. – The Relatives and Friends of Mrs Gladys Walker are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband Detective Constable George Wilson Walker late of Parramatta and Moree ; to leave St Johns Church, Birchgrove, This (Tuesday) Morning after Service commencing at 10 o clock for Northern Suburbs Crematorium. Wood Coffill Limited
WALKER. – The Relatives and Friends of Mr and Mrs J. Hamilton of 1 Rose Street Birchgrove are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Son Detective-Constable George Wilson Walker. For particulars, see above notice.
WALKER. – The Relatives and Friends or Mr and Mrs David Walker of Balmain, Mr and Mrs E Allen of Clovelly, Mr and Mrs J Hamilton of Birchgrove are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Brother, Detective Constable George Wilson Walker. For particulars see above notice. Wood Coffill Limited
WALKER. – Lodge Hiram No 132 U.G.L. of N S W. – Officers and Members are invited to attend the Funeral of their late esteemed Bro., George W. Walker. For particulars, see family notice (Regalia ) E. D. Carpenter, W M G Walker Secretary.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/18007451
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The Broadcaster ( Fairfield NSW ) Wednesday 15 January 1947 p1 of 6
Formerly well known in the district as Parramatta Rugby Union coach and opular member of the police force, Constable George Walker, passed away at Moree last week.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/144146603
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The Cumberland Argus & Fruitgrowers Advocate ( Parramatta ) Wednesday 15 January 1947 p1 of 12
Death of George Walker Detective Constable (first class) George Wilson Walker (33), died in Moree District Hospital on Saturday, following a major operation. Detective Walker was recently transferred from Parramatta after five years here, to take charge at Moree. He is survived by a widow and one son, Ken, aged two and a half years.
His untimely death occurred on the tenth anniversary of his taking up duty with the Police Force.
While at Parramatta, he was, as coach, the driving force behind Parramatta Rugby Union team when it reached the grand final of the competition in 1944. He was a star member of Balmain Rugby League team.
The funeral left St. John’s Church, Birchgrove, yesterday, for the Northern Suburbs Crematorium.
Inspector H.E. Pyne and Detective Sergeant S. Sellers, together with other uniformed and plainclothes police, represented Parramatta Police.
Pall-bearers were Detective Constables (first class) John Renehan, Alan Gilchrist, Reg. Stackpool, Bill Clyne, Ron Laughton and Ron Walton.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/105736939
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Larry Charles PAISH
Larry Charles PAISH
( late of Elanora, Qld )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Detective ?
Stations: ?, Narrabri, Liverpool Detectives, Fairfield Detectives
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992
Born: 20 February 1950
Died on: 17 December 2005
Cause: Injuries received from car accident near West Burleigh on the Gold Coast, Qld
Age: 55
Funeral date: 20 December 2005
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated. Pinegrove Memorial Park, NSW. Ashes plate. Nature Grove, Section: W4, Lot: 0
Lat/Lng: -33.79286, 150.84438
Ashes plate
Ashes wall
Ashes wall
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FURTHER DETAILS ARE REQUIRED ABOUT THIS MEMBER
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Barry Stuart EDGECOMBE
Barry Stuart EDGECOMBE
Late of Dubbo, NSW
Son of Harry EDGECOMBE, NSWPF # 9191
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Academy – Redfern Class # 139
Regd. # 16307
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable – appointed 8 April 1974
Constable – appointed 8 April 1975
Final Rank: Senior Constable ?
Stations: ?, possibly Blacktown & Parramatta HWP, Wilcannia ( early 1980s ), Wanaaring, Dubbo
Service: From ??pre April 1974? to 6 February 1992 = 18? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( SenCon )
Born: Thursday 22 June 1950
Died on: Thursday 6 February 1992
Location of death: Maitland, NSW
Cause: Suicide – Drug overdose
Age: 41 years, 7 months, 15 days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
It is believed that Barry EDGECOMBE is the son of Harry EDGECOMBE.
FURTHER DETAILS ARE NEEDED ABOUT BOTH OF THESE MEN
Arthur Stephen McKENNA
Arthur Stephen McKENNA
New South Wales Police Force
Redfern Police Academy Class 083
Regd. # 9677
” Relatives ” in ” The Job ” = Grandfather – Timothy GLEESON Served in the Irish Constabulary
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 May 1960 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 18 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 4 July 1960 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 22 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 30 May 1966
Senior Constable – appointed 30 May 1970
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 September 1976
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ???
Stations: Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( ProCst ), Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Regent St ( 2 Division )( 1960s ), Camperdown, Fairfield ( 34 Division )( GD’s )( Court Processing ), Cabramatta ( 34 Division ) – Retirement
Was also a member of the NSW Police Choir
Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.
Service: From Monday 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 = 27 years, 0 months, 14 days Service
Age at Retirement: 46 years, 6 months, 1 day
Time in Retirement: 17 years, 3 months, 21 days
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Date of birth:
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Date of intake: 1958
Date of exit:
Total Days:
NS Training: ?
National Service: 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal
Follow Up Training: For the next two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army.
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: None for display
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Police Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
Born: Thursday 12 December 1940 in Harden, NSW
Died on: Monday 4 October 2004 in Tamworth Base Hospital, NSW
Cause: Cancer
Age: 63 yrs 9 mths 22 days
Funeral date: Thursday 7 October 2004
Funeral location: St Nicholas Catholic Church, White St, Tamworth, NSW
Funeral Type: Burial
Buried at: Lincoln Grove Gardens, 1040 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth, NSW
Grave Location: FYP – 4 – A ( Family Plot )
GPS of Grave: -31.075638 150.849480
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Arthur, back in the late 1970’s, was working the caged trucks of Fairfield and Cabramatta Police Stations ( both 34 Division ).
No further details are known of his death.
Arthur Stephen McKenna (extract from his Eulogy – dictated by Arthur prior to his passing)
One day reading the Sydney Morning Herald during his lunch break, he noticed an advertisement calling for people to apply for the NSW Police Force and he sent in an application.
Prior to being accepted, Arthur was called up for National Service in 1958 and underwent his medical by Dr Rag Holmes at Yass. Arthur did 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal.
The following two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army and he started on Monday, 30th May 1960 in the NSW Police Force.
After five weeks training and on the 4 July 1960, Arthur was sworn in and did 12 months probationary training when he was 19½ years.
Stationed at Darlinghurst No.3 at Taylor Square, he lived in the area for 12 months and passed his final exams and became fully fledged. On the eve of this graduation, he polished his boots with such vigour that next morning he was shocked to discover that all the leather had lifted from his boots – but his graduation proved a happy day for Arthur and his parents.
He was then stationed at Goulburn and Queanbeyan. During 1967, Arthur had the distinction of opening the door of Parliament House for the President of the United States of America – Linden B Johnstone and Deputy Prime Minister Jack McKeon.
Arthur later returned to Sydney and worked in the mid 1960’s at Regent Street No.2 Division Camperdown. Arthur and another rookie constable were called to escort prisoners to Long Bay Goal from Central Court. After setting off, the rookie, who was driving, asked Arthur which way? How do I know said Arthur, I’m from the bush to which the rookie replied so am I! After several circuits of the city they stopped and asked a policeman for directions to Long Bay.
He meritoriously served the Government and the people of NSW as a member of the NSW Police Force registered No 9677 from 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 and was honourably discharged upon reaching the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant. He was also awarded the National Medal.
Arthur had a beautiful singing voice and he was a valued and proud member of the NSW Police Choir which gave him great pleasure.
Arthur later transferred to Fairfield No.34 Division and finally to Cabramatta. He loved to work in plain clothes in court processing with great friend, Joan Lockley and had more time to spend with his young children. Later, he decided to return to uniform and took up a posting at Cabramatta where he went back on the beat.
Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.
Arthur was an avid reader and claimed to travel the world by reading books. The last book, Arthur was reading was “To Protect and to Serve” which is not only the motto of the NSW Police Force but also mirrored his devotion to his family and friends.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Thursday 11 March 1965, page 13
Queanbeyan Court: Constable says loud record was obscene
The section of the Vagrants Act, 1902, relating to the maximum penalty for offensive behaviour was criticised by a magistrate at Queanbeyan
yesterday.
Mr. Hughes. S.M., said the maximum fine of £5 was inadequate for some types of offences.
He convicted Michael James Coffey, of H.M.A.S. Melbourne, of offensive behaviour in Queanbeyan on July 24 last year.
He fined Coffey £5 and said he regretted that it was not more.
The case was heard ex-parte.
Const. Arthur Stephen McKenna told Mr. Hughes that he heard loud music coming from the Coffee Bean restaurant in Cassidy’s Arcade, Queanbeyan, on the morning of July 24.
The music was coming from a record called Bawdy Songs Go to College. The track being played was Study of Anatomy.
In the restaurant a number of people, both male and female, were sitting around.
Const. McKenna said he told Coffey that in his opinion the record was obscene.
The song was being played very loudly and could be heard from Monaro Street, the main street of Queanbeyan,. Const. McKenna said.
After convicting Coffey, Mr. Hughes commended Const. McKenna on his action.
Michael John MIDDLETON
Michael John MIDDLETON
aka Mike
( possibly late of Kings Langley )
‘possibly’ from Redfern Police Academy Class 107
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # ?698
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Joined NSW Police Force via the NSW Police Cadet system on 13 May 1963
Cadet # 1847
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 13 May 1963
Probationary Constable – appointed 5 July 1966
Constable – appointed 5 July 1967
Detective Senior Constable – appointed 31 August 1975
Detective Senior Constable – death
Stations: ( Cadet ) – Redfern – 7 Division, (Uniform ) – Blacktown – 27 Division, Police Driver Training – St Ives, Surveillance Unit, Fairfield – Detective – ( 34 Division ) – Death
Service: From 13 May 1963 to 7 April 1983 = 19+ years Service
Awards: ? National Medal – granted 18 November 1982
Born: Saturday 5 July 1947
Died on: Thursday 7 April 1983
Cause: Heart attack – whilst seated at his desk, Mick complained of pain in his jaw before having the heart attack
Event location: Inside the Detectives office, the old Fairfield Police Stn, Smart St, Fairfield
Age: 35
Funeral date: Monday 11 April 1983
Funeral location: Pinegrove Cemetery
Buried at: Cremated. Mike’s Ashes are laid under a Memorial plaque at Pinegrove
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The Detectives office being on the ground floor of the 3 storey building on the left – looking down the ( then ) driveway, from Smart St, which went between both buildings.
When Mick arrived at work in the morning, he complained of a tooth ache / pain in his jaw. He was sitting at his desk and said he did not feel good and collapsed to the floor. His workmates were later told that he was gone before he hit the ground. He was survived by a wife and two young daughters.
Mick was a nice bloke and always approachable.
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