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Ronald John FOSTER

Ronald John FOSTER

aka  Ron Foster

Husband of Audrey FOSTER ( R.I.P. 2023 )

 

Redfern Police Academy Class # 063

New South Wales Police Force

Regd #  8235

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  26 September 1955? ( 1 month, 12 days at the Academy )( aged 20 years, 7 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 7 November 1955 ( aged 20 years, 9 months, 5 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 7 November 1966 ( South Coast District )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 March 1972

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 13 November 1981

Inspector – appointed 20 August 1986

Chief Inspector – appointed 13 July 1988 – retirement

 

Stations ?, Shellharbour Police Stn ( Cst 1/c ), South Coast District ( 1966 ), ?, Port Kembla, ?, O.I.C. Cronulla ( Insp )( 1986 ), Division Commander – Warilla Patrol ( C/Insp.)( 1988 ) – Retirement

 

Service:   From  Monday  26 September 1955? to  ? ? ?  = ?? years Service

 

Awards:  No Find on It’s An Honour

 

Born:   Saturday  2 February 1935

Died on:   Tuesday  7 September 2004 – about 9pm

Cause of death:  Illness – Leukaemia – Cancer

Age:  69 years, 6 months, 18 days

Location:  at home surrounded by family

 

Funeral date:   Saturday  11 September 2004

Funeral location: TBA

Buried at: TBA

Memorial location: TBA

 

RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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Over the weeks leading up to Ron’s death, he sent out a message for all of his mates and friends to go and visit him at his home, with Audrey, at Albion Park.

Over the following weeks, many people turned up and had you not known that he was terminally ill with the Leukaemia, you just wouldn’t have thought he was sick.  He was constantly talking and laughing with his friends, but sadly, the energy burned out a little too much and he became very week and eventually succumbed to the Leukaemia and left us in very quick time.

Ron was a truly lovely bloke and boss and was a pleasure to work with or for.

May the old boy be up there and forever Rest In Peace.

Bob ' Lep ' Burrage # 10334 & Ron FOSTER # 8235 - Seven days before Ron's passing.
Bob ‘Lep’ BURRAGE # 10334 with Ron FOSTER # 8235 on Tuesday 31 August 2004 – one week before Ron passed away. Photo taken by Cal

 

Audrey & Ron FOSTER - Friday 6 September 1985 - Warilla Police Social at Berrima Wool Shed, Berrima, NSW
Audrey & Ron FOSTER – Friday 6 September 1985 – Warilla Police Social at Berrima Wool Shed, Berrima, NSW      Photo taken by Cal

 


1968 – 1969

Parliament of NSW

Report of the Police Department

p23

BRIEF FACTS OF ACTS OF BRAVERY BY POLICE

The facts, briefly, associated with acts of bravery performed by Police during the year 1967 are as set out hereunder.

8.   On 27th March, 1967, Senior-Constable Ronald John Foster and Constable Robert Edgar Layton rescued three youths from a cliff face at Macquarie Pass and recovered the body of a fourth who had suffered fatal injuries in a fall from the cliff.

annual_report_archive_1967-1 – document.pdf


 

 

 

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 12 August 1988 (No.132), page 4257

NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE

Commissioned Officer Appointments

HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:

Inspector, Patrol Commander, Woy Woy

Senior Sergeant Raymond John Greentree, date of entry on duty.

 

Chief Inspector, Division Commander, Warilla Inspector Ronald John Foster, date of entry on duty.

 

Inspector, Patrol Commander, Wagga Wagga

Senior Sergeant Kevin Jack Wales, date of entry on duty.

 

Inspector, Patrol Commander, Mascot Sergeant Kevin Rafferty, date of entry on duty.

TED PICKERING,

(6335) Minister for Police and Emergency Services.

12 Aug 1988 – NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE – Trove


 

 




Thomas Gerald MOORE

Thomas Gerald MOORE

aka Tom

NSW Penrith Police Academy Class # ??

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 26 October 1953

Constable – appointed 26 October 1954

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 October 1959

Senior Constable – appointed 26 October 1964

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1969

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 25 January 1977

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 9 December 1979

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed August 1984

Final Rank:  Inspector 3rd Class – retired

Stations:  Regent St GD’s – ( 2 Division ) 26 Nov. 1953 – 1 June 1954,

Ashfield? – Solo Motor Cyclist. ( 11 Division ) 2 June 1954 – 8 May 1955. 

He was going to Wagga Wagga but this transfer was cancelled.

Patrol Yard ( 4 Wheels – Transport Section – 20 Division ) 9 May 1955 – 13 June 1955.

Ashfield? – GD’s 14 June 1955 – 4 March 1956

Ashfield? – Outfit Cyclist – 5 March 1956 – 18 August 1957

Ashfield? – GD’s 19 August 1957 – 1 September 1957.

Police Training Centre ( Penrith ) Wireless Section 2 September 1957.

Communications Branch ( 20 Division ) 16 June 1967

Communications Branch ( 20 Division ) 31 January 1973 – Radio Communication Centre.

Liverpool ( 22 Division from 1 Aug 1973 until 28 Sept 1973 on a 2 month supernumerary position ), Merrylands? – GD’s from 1 May 1974 ( 26 Division ),

Wentworthville – O.I.C. from 8 December 1974 ),

Merrylands ( 26 Division ) from 20 March 1977 GD’s, 

S.T.S. – Communications Branch from 26 August 1979 – Operations Section, Communications Branch,

OIC of VKG2 ( Warilla ) – Retirement

ServiceFrom ? ? pre Oct 1953  to  1 April 1988 = 34+ years service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

but was Awarded the Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal on 19 April 1976

Born:  8 August 1930

Died on:  29 May 2010

Cause?

Age:  79

Funeral date:  Thursday  3 June 2010 @ 11am

Funeral location:  Gerringong Catholic Church, Fern St, Gerringong, NSW

Buried at?

Tom Moore and his wife at his Send Off

Tom Moore and his wife at his Send OffTom Moore and his wife at the Send Off for Tom ( and others ) at the Illawarra Yacht Club

Tom Moore and his wife at the Send Off for Tom ( and others ) at the Illawarra Yacht Club

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Upon joining the NSWPF, Tom was described as:

5′ 9.5″ tall, 12 st 3 lb in weight, blue eyes, fair hair with Medium complexion and a Native of Goulburn, NSW.

He was single upon joining but married on the 21 May 1955.

He was previously employed as a Labourer for 2.5 months and a Fitter and Turner for 7 years.

He sat for the following examinations:

Constable 1st Class – Passed on 24 June 1958

Sergeant 3rd Class – Failed on 19 May 1966 but Passed on 19 May 1967

Sergeant 1st Class – Passed on 13 May 1975

Inspector – Failed on 16 May 1980 but Passed on 12 – 15 May 1981

He passed his Solo Motor Cycle course on 23 March 1954 and his 4WD Course on the 24 July 1973.

Tom ” Entered into a bond with Commissioner of Police to serve with Police Department for at least five years after completion of course at Marconi School of Wireless. Course completed 14 September 1958″

He successfully completed Stage 4 of Radio Trades Course at North Sydney Technical College in 1968.

He completed Army Technique of Instruction Course 17 on 21 April 1961

Completed Senior Sergeant’s Course # 11 conducted from 12 October to 4 December 1981.

Attended Australian Counter Disaster College Course # 886 – Counter Communications Planning – conducted between 28 February to 5 March 1982.

Completed the Australian Counter Disaster College Course # 900 ” Disaster Control ” from 11 to 16 July 1982.

August 1984: Former Liverpool Police Officer – Sergeant 1/c. Thomas. G.
Moore, attached to the Communications Branch at VKG Warilla was promoted to the rank of Inspector 3/c. It is believed that around 1988, he took optional retirement.  

  

May 2010: Former Liverpool Police Officer – Inspector Thomas. G. Moore passed away aged 79. Prior to retiring from the Communications Branch at Warilla, he and his wife moved down the south coast to the Gerringong area. Later Tom worked part-time for some years as the after hours mobile medical service driver. He would drive the “after hours Doctor” to visit needy patients around the south coast. His favourite location to rock fish was at ‘Black Point’ off Gerroa. He would often be seen swept into the ocean by huge waves while collecting green weed bait for black fish.      




Gary DUNNINGHAM

Gary DUNNINGHAM

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Constable 1st Class – Resigned

Stations:  Last Stationed at Warilla HWP

Service:  From  to  ?

Awards?

Born:  6 May 1959

Died:  21 March 2000

Age:  40

Cause:  Suicide – hanging – at home

 Funeral:  27 March 2000 – Unanderra Crematorium

 

Constable Gary Dunningham arresting Santa Claus
Constable Gary Dunningham arresting Santa Claus

Gary Dunningham & Greg Callander in Marine Drive, Wollongong, at a car show around 1998.
Gary Dunningham & Greg Callander in Marine Drive, Wollongong, at a car show around 1998.

 

Gary DUNNINGHAM memorial plaque
Gary DUNNINGHAM memorial plaque

 

A good bloke and always a “funny bastard”.

Old Gaz was bit of a ‘lad’ and joker, always wearing his thongs, shorts and ‘T’ shirts, he was the last person who I thought would have taken his own life.

May you forever Rest In Peace mate.

 

Cal




Ray Clifford SCHUBERG

Ray Clifford SCHUBERG

New South Wales Police Force

Class 195 from Redfern Academy

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 20999[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 3 June 1983

Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 June 1988

Senior Constable – death

Stations:  Mona Vale ( 1983 ), Warilla, Albion Park

Service:   From  ? ? pre June 1983?  to  24 November 1997 = 13+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  20 May 1960

Event date:  23 November 1997 – early a.m.

Event location:  Crown St, Wollongong, NSW

Died on:  24 November 1997

Death location:  Wollongong Hospital

Cause:  Assault – Murder downgraded

Age:  37

Funeral date: 28 November 1997

Funeral location?

Buried at:  Wollongong Lawn Cemetery, Wylie Rd, Kembla Grange

Grave location:  Lawn 1, Row L, Plot 4

Memorial Location:  NSW Police Memorial Wall – Police Centre, Sydney – details were added to Wall at the 2nd dedication ceremony on Sunday 25 September 2016

Ray Clifford SCHUBERG

Ray SCHUBERG
Ray SCHUBERG

In loving memory Ray Clifford Schuberg 20 May 1960 - 24 November 1997 Beloved husband, devoted father, darling son, dear brother at peace with god A kind nature, a gentle soul you can never be replaced

 

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Senior Constable Ray Schuberg died about 5.30pm on the 24 November 1997 when life support was turned off at Wollongong Hospital after being bashed by Christopher O’Rourke who is a football coach for Figtree, during the early hours of Sunday morning, 23 November, 1997, in Crown St, Wollongong.

Ray was Off Duty at the time of the event and struck his head on the footpath after being punched by O’Rourke.

 

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Mate to take on mate to boost charity

Author: GREG ELLIS
Date: 22/08/2014
Words: 249
Source: ILL
Publication: Illawarra Mercury
Section: News
Page: 11
 IT will be mate against mate on Sunday when the Wollongong branch of the NSW Police Association holds its second annual charity rugby league match in North Wollongong.The match, for the Chief Inspector Graham Donnelly Memorial Cup, pits the Wollongong Police Station Falcons against the Lake Illawarra Police Station Lions to help raise funds for NSW Police Legacy and local PCYCs.

Several trophies will be presented on the day along with the Chief Inspector Graham Donnelly Memorial Cup.

They are for the Sergeant Nick Skomarow Player of Match, Senior Constable Ray Shuberg Memorial Touch Game and the Sergeant Colin Stevenson Memorial Tug of War.

All trophies are named after police officers who had died in the last decade.

Part of the proceeds of the day go to help the families, widows and children, of these officers.

Recent wet weather meant the game has been moved to the soccer ground near the PCYC in North Wollongong. The gates will now open at 2pm on Sunday with the main game starting at 3pm.

Sergeant Robert Minns said it was also a family day with activities for children and a display of new and vintage police vehicles.

“Last year we raised $6000 with the goal of $10,000 this year.

“It is a gold coin donation to come and watch,” Sgt Minns said.

He said PCYC did great work in the community and the NSW Policy Legacy helped hundreds of people each year.

He said it helped a lot more people than many realised.

http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=8941D23CE0EC49501FA557FDCA63D203?sy=afr&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=1month&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=brs&cls=765&clsPage=1&docID=ILL1408227P4T5EE2RF2

 

 

 

 

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Officers honoured in sport

WOLLONGONG and Lake Illawarra police officers battled it out during a sports day to honour fallen comrades and raise funds.

The Graeme Donnelly Memorial Cup Fund-raiser for Police Legacy (Police Bushfire Appeal) and PCYC on October 22 drew more than 800 spectators and raised almost $6000.

The event was a fitting memorial day for Kiama’s Chief Inspector Graeme Donnelly, Sergeant Nick Skomarow and Senior Constable Ray Schuberg.

It involved a fierce tug-of-war won by the heavyweight Wollongong team, which had three members weighing more than 120 kilograms each. The Wollongong team also won the Senior Constable Ray Schuberg Memorial touch football game.

Senior Constable Schuberg died in 1997, and a memorial trophy was made in his honour for touch football between the emergency services, but hasn’t been played since 2002.

The main game of rugby league featured Wollongong recruiting guest player, former Australian representative Paul McGregor, while the Lake Illawarra team turned to former Australian halfback John Simon.

Both teams had a few other ring-ins and the game was played hard, like police football used to be played.

The Wollongong Falcons did well to hold out a strong Lake team and win the game by only two points. The Sergeant Nick Skomarow Man of the Match award went to Fletcher Wyver.

Inspector Donnelly and Sergeant Skomarow‘s families attended and presented the awards.

http://www.kiamaindependent.com.au/story/1945843/officers-honoured-in-sport/

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Coppers pull strings for footy trophy

Date: 04/12/2013
Words: 251
Source: …
Publication: Wollongong Advertiser
Section: Sport
Page: 39
Wollongong and Lake Illawarra police officers battled it out during a recent sports day to honour fallen comrades and raise funds for worthy organisations.The Graeme Donnelly Memorial Cup Fund-raiser for Police Legacy (Police Bushfire Appeal) and PCYC on October 22 drew more than 800 spectators and raised almost $6000.The day was a fitting memorial day for Kiama’s Chief Inspector Graeme Donnelly (Wollongong Local Area Command), Sergeant Nick Skomarow (Wollongong LAC) and Senior Constable Ray Schuberg.The fun included a fierce tug-of-war competition won by the Wollongong team, which had three members weighing more than 120 kilograms each.

The Wollongong team also won the Senior Constable Ray Schuberg Memorial touch footy game.

Senior Constable Schuberg tragically died in 1997 and a memorial trophy was made in his honour for touch footy between the emergency services but it hasn’t been played for since 2002.

Organisers were “thrilled” to use the trophy again and remember “a good copper who loved his touch footy”.

In the main game of rugby league Wollongong recruited former Australian representative Paul McGregor, while the Lake Illawarra team turned to former Australian halfback John Simon.

Both teams had a few other “ring-ins” and the game was played hard and tough, like police footy used to be.

The Wollongong Falcons did well to hold out a strong Lake team and win the game by only two points.

The Sergeant Nick Skomarow Man of the Match award went to Fletcher Wyver.

The families of Inspector Donnelly and Sergeant Skomarow attended the event and were presented awards.

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On 22 October the Wollongong and Lake Illawarra Branches of PANSW conducted a sports day. The day was fitting memorial day for C/Insp Graeme Donnelly, Sergeant Nick Skomarow as well as the late S/Cst Ray Schuberg. The captains of the teams were Phil Bunker for Wollongong and Paul Winston for Lake Illawarra. Both members did a great job in putting the teams together and playing their part in organising the event.

There were close to 800 spectators on the day when the main game started with approximately $6000 dollars raised. Most of this money went to Police Legacy and moved into the Police Bush Fire Appeal. An amount was donated to the local PCYC club as well. There were some great local sponsors of the day including H.Parsons Funeral Directors, Collegians Rugby League Club, PANSW Panel Solicitor Chris Nikolovski Lawyers, Cleary Bros, West Wollongong Rotary and other local companies.

The day involved a Tug a War competition. The Wollongong team stacked with nine members who were all over the 100kg mark. The Wollongong team made the tonne and some more on top. The Lake team had no chance with an average weight of about 85kg except a couple of their team but they know who they are. Wollongong team defeated the Lake team in record time but when it was suggested it should be the best of five attempts both teams walked off exhausted. The Captain of the Wollongong Team Anthony Collier, when he received the trophy, acknowledged the good fight the Lake team put up but they had no chance against the big Wollongong Team.

The next part of the day was the S/Cst Ray Schuberg Memorial Touch Footy Game. Ray worked at Wollongong. He was a great street Police Officer and a good bloke who loved his touch footy. Ray tragically died in 1997 and a memorial trophy was made in his honour for touch footy between the emergency services but hasn’t been played since 2002. This was a great time to use the trophy again and remember a good copper that Ray was.
Again this was a hard fought game with a speedy Brain Rice and Pete Roncato the standouts for the winning Wollongong Team. Daryl Smith formed Lake and now PTC and Cate Johnston from the PCYC were the standouts for the Lake Team.

The game was won by Wollongong with all members again looking pretty exhausted. The captain of the winning team Darrell Buckman, who wasn’t working at Wollongong when Ray died but was informed of the tragic circumstances of his death, stated it was a great honour to play in the touch footy game and to honour and remember Ray.

The main game of rugby league was one tough game with some massive hits ups which got the emotions of both teams boiling over at times. It was played like rugby league of old, nothing fancy. The Wollongong Team’s guest player was former Australian centre Paul McGregor who has still got it. The Lake Illawarra Team had former Australian half back John Simmon who still has the ball skills. The coaches were Commissioned Officer Delegate Brian Wyver who was the patron on the day and Life Member of the Wollongong Falcons Police Rugby League Club. Wollongong also had Former Sgt Barry Doherty as manager and Joe Davidson as head masseur who is the father of two NSW Police Officers, Jackie and Matt. Lake coach was Det/Sgt Steve Worthington who was a tough second rower in first grade for the Illawarra Steelers in his youth.

Both teams had a few “ring ins” along the way, which made the game even more interesting. The score went back and forth over the three quarters of 20 minutes each with Paul and John weaving their magic for both teams. Due to the high intensity and the average age of both teams there were a lot of bench changes. In the end the Wollongong Falcons won by two points which showed how close the game was.

The Sgt Nick Skomarow Man of the Match award went to Fletcher Wyver. Captain Phil Bunker took possession of the Graeme Donnelly Memorial Cup and thanked all the players for their efforts and for the big turnout by the spectators.

The families of Graeme and Nick were in attendance with Graeme’s son Brad Dean playing a good strong game. Graeme’s wife Kerry was presented with Graeme’s Police Board and Nick’s wife Coralie was presented with a framed “Wall to Wall” board. It was great game and a great day for a great cause.

The second annual Graeme Donnelly Cup will be held on Sunday the 10th of August 2014 and will no doubt be bigger and better than last year.

Bob Minns
Branch Administrator

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Graham Allan REIHER


Graham Allan REIHER

Late of ?

NSW Police Redfern Academy Class # 119

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  13674

Rank   Probationary Constable – appointed 23 June 1969

Stations: ?, Wollongong HWP

Service: From ? ? pre June 1969? to ? ? pre 1980? = 10? years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 30 June 2000

Born: 14 October 1948

Died on: Saturday  20 December 2008

Age: 60

Cause: Brain tumour

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location:  St Mary’s Catholic Church, Berkeley

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

 

Graham Allan REIHER

GRAHAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

 

Funeral location: TBA

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Graham Reiher passed away on 20.12.08.  He had a huge funeral with a “Guard of Honour” made up of the guys and girls of the S.E.S. in their orange overalls and looked quite impressive.

Graham was a Policeman pre 1980 in the Illawarra and worked at the Wollongong HWP.

He later became a Ranger with the Wollongong Council and, in 2008, developed a tumour in the brain – which was diagnosed in South Australia whilst he was on holiday down there, forcing him home and back to N.S.W.

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Barry STEPHENS

Barry John STEPHENS

New South Wales Police Force

Sergeant

Born: 16 March 1947

Lance-Corporal – Royal Australian Infantry Corps ( Army )

Service # 2790072

Died:  5 December 1996

Cancer – Leukemia

49 years

 




Graham John WRIGHT

Graham John WRIGHT

New South Wales Police Force

43 years

Suicide due to depression

Died:  December 2009

Funeral:  16 December 2009   Innes Gardens Memorial Park & Crematorium – Cremated

 

 

Force unites to honour Graham Wright

Paying their respects: Senior Constable Graham Wright is remembered with respect and fond memories at a full police funeral yesterday.
Paying their respects: Senior Constable Graham Wright is remembered with respect and fond memories at a full police funeral yesterday.

 

 

AS A police officer, his compassion for and dedication to road accident victims and their families was universally admired.

Those men and women touched by former Senior Constable Graham John Wright in life, lined up to honour him in death yesterday.

Graham, who passed away at age 43, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many.

Until two years ago, he also was one of the NSW Police Force’s finest, following in his father Geoff’s footsteps.

More than 250 mourners attended his full police funeral at the Innes Gardens Memorial Park and Crematorium.

All of Graham’s former commanders, a retired assistant police commissioner and members of the NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Ambulance Service, farewelled their friend and colleague.

Graham spent his early years growing up in the NSW central-western town of Parkes, before his dad’s promotion prompted a move to Sydney, which is where he finished his schooling.

He had wanted to enlist in the Royal Australian Air Force but changed his mind and joined the police instead.

After a posting in Lake Cargelligo, in far-western NSW, Graham moved back to the central west, this time to the town of Forbes.

It was there he fell in love with Teresa and her daughter Naomi.

The couple was married in 1994.

Seven years later, Graham moved his family to Port Macquarie.

Senior Constable Jason Bentley, Graham’s partner until he left the force, admired the officer and the man.

“My world professionally and emotionally made a huge turn for the better when Graham Wright of Bathurst accident squad arrived in Port Macquarie to start work with me,” Sen Cnst Bentley said.

“Within an hour or so, I learnt of Graham’s other trait that we loved: his dark and measured sense of humour.

“Suddenly, and fortunately, I had a bloke who cared about me, cared about our work and would keep us laughing.”

Colleagues and friends identified this sense of humour and compassion as indicative qualities of Graham.

“Graham was continually praised by those he worked for: coroners, prosecutors, families and their victims,” he said.

“Those professionals were also regarded by Graham as mates.”

His work with victims and their families will be most remembered.

“Graham’s greatest talent was the humility and dignity he offered to the victims and their families,” Sen Const Bentley said.

For a long time, Graham fought depression. Those close to him knew the terrible battles he had with demons within.

Detective Inspector Paul Fehon, a friend of Graham’s and his most recent boss in Port Macquarie, said everything he did was for his family.

“He adored his granddaughter, Annalise, and wanted everything just right for us and her,’’ Det Insp Fehon said.

“His love, tenderness, strength of character and support can never be replaced .

“So many people feel his loss already. We will miss him terribly.”

Graham leaves behind his wife Teresa, daughter Naomi, granddaughter Annalise, parents Geoff and Dianne Wright, and his sister Tracey.

His family urged others living with depression, or who have family members who suffer from depression to phone the following agencies: beyondblue on 1300 22 46 36, Suicide Intervention Network and Lifeline on 13 11 14.

http://www.portnews.com.au/story/1013549/force-unites-to-honour-graham-wright/

Graham suicided by use of a firearm after he left the NSW Police Force and was last with the Crash Investigation Squad at Port Macquarie, NSW.




Bradley Charles KAUL

Bradley Charles KAUL

Husband to former NSWPF Member ?

AKA  ?

Late of Stewarts Point, NSW 

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  227 

 

New South Wales Police Force

Probationary Constable # 98422

Regd. #  23856

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Wednesday  1 April 1987 ( aged 27 years, 8 months, 26 days )( 2 months, 21 days at Academy )

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 June 1987 ( aged 27 years, 10 months, 30 days )

Constable – appointed 26 June 1988

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank?

Retirement / Leaving age:?

 

Stations?, Dee Why GDs ( mid – late 1980s ), Hornsby, ?

Service:  From 1 April 1987   to   ? ? ? ? years Service

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system ( 2021 )

 

Born:  Monday  27 July 1959

Died on: Monday  17 February 2014 

Age:  54 years, 6 months, 21 days 

Cause:  Non Smokers Lung Cancer 

Event location:   ?

Event date:  discovered, in December 2013 that he had the Cancer but, unfortunately on 17 February 2014 he had passed from the disease.

 

Funeral date:  Friday  21 February 2014 @ 9am

Funeral location:  the Chapel, Innes Gardens Memorial Park, Phillip Charley Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW  

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at? 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2021 )

Bradley Charles KAUL, Brad KAUL

 

BRAD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO


FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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With regret I advise the death of Bradley Charles KAUL, 54 old, former Regd. No. 23856, a non-member of the RPA of Stewarts Point, NSW.

Brad, being a non smoker and non drinker, was admitted to hospital on Australia Day, 26 January 2014 due to suspected pneumonia.

In early to mid February 2014 it was then discovered to be Non Smokers Lung Cancer but, unfortunately, he died on 17 February 2014.

His funeral was held at 9am on Friday 21st Instant at the Chapel, Innes Gardens Memorial Park, Phillip Charley Drive, PORT MACQUARIE.

 

May he forever Rest In Peace.


 

Condolences to his wife – former NSWPF Member # ????? and daughter Emma.

 


 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

 

Cal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Kerry John WEEKES

Kerry John WEEKES

New South Wales Police Force

Redfern Police Academy Class # 116

Regd. #  13419

 

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 16 September 1968

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 16 September 1973

Senior Constable – appointed 16 September 1977

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 8 September 1984

Sergeant 3rd Class ( Traffic Sergeant )

 

Stations?, 21 Division, Petersham ( 1975 ), 8 Division ( late 1970’s ), Balmain, Leichhardt, Fairfield ( 34 Division ) – Death

 

Service:   From pre September 1968 ? to  17 April 1987 = 19+ years Service

 

Awards: National Medal – granted 19 November 1984 ( SenCon )

 

Born: Tuesday  21 December 1948

Age:  38 yrs  3 mths  27 days

Died on :  Friday  17 April 1987 ( Good Friday )

Cause:  Suicide via Service Pistol .38 Smith & Wesson revolver

Event location:  Traffic Office, 2nd floor, west building of old Fairfield Police Stn, Smart St, Fairfield ( 34 Division )

 

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: Orange, NSW

Buried at: Orange General Cemetery, Lone Pine Ave, Orange, NSW.

Grave: Anglican Lawn, Section D, Plot 5

 

KERRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE


 

Sergeant Kerry WEEKES was a Traffic Sergeant at Fairfield Police Station when, in 1987, he shot himself with his service revolver whilst inside the Traffic Office of that building.

Fairfield Police Station, at that time, comprised to two buildings on either side of the driveway which passed between the two buildings.

The Traffic Office was on the second floor on the western side of the driveway and was at the rear of that building overlooking the rear car park.

This original version of the Fairfield Police Station was demolished and later replaced with the current station we see upon Smart St, Fairfield, today.

No other information is available at this time ( 2014 – 2020 )


 




Donald SMOOTHY

Donald SMOOTHY

Western Australia Police Force – Retired

Regd. # 3243

Died: 9 February 2014

at Applecross Nursing Home

Funeral:  18 February 2014

 

Obituary


SMOOTHY:
WA Police Union of Workers Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Donald Alfred Smoothy (3243) at Fremantle cemetery on Tuesday (18.02.2014) at 11:30am. George Tilbury (President)

 

Published in The West Australian on Feb. 17, 2014
SMOOTHY:
The Funeral Cortege for the late Mr Don Smoothy of Willagee will arrive at the main entrance of FREMANTLE Cemetery on TUESDAY (18.2.2014) for a Cremation Service commencing at 11.30am.
Prosser Scott FREMANTLE 9335 2682 WA FAMILY OWNED

Published in The West Australian on Feb. 15, 2014

Don SMOOTHY

Obituary
  • ” SMOOTHY (Don): Always remembered as a true gentleman,…”
    – Don SMOOTHY

    Published in: The West Australian


SMOOTHY (Don):
Husband to Kitty, father to Tracey, Joanne, Sherrie and sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 8 3/4 great grandchildren.
Passed away peacefully at Applecross Nursing Home on 9.2.2014. Thanking all staff for their care.
Rest in peace Will be missed greatly
SMOOTHY (Don):
Loved husband of Kitty. We were together nearly 60 years. I will miss you. Remember it’s only over the hill and around the corner and we will be together. My love always,
Kitty
SMOOTHY (Don):
Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad peace at last. Loved always and missed forever, no more finger in the ear or knuckle crunches. Love Tracey, Tim and family, also Joanne and family.

Donald SMOOTHY

Obituary


SMOOTHY:
The WM of Tuscan Loyal Westralian Lodge requests the Brethren to attend the Funeral of our late Brother Wt. W Donald J.A Smoothy at FREMANTLE Cemetery on TUESDAY (18.02.2014) at 11.30am.
Deepest sympathy to the family.

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Published in The West Australian on Feb. 14, 2014

Donald SMOOTHY

Obituary


SMOOTHY:
The WM of Tuscan Loyal Westralian Lodge requests the Brethren to attend the Funeral of our late Brother Wt. W Donald J.A Smoothy at FREMANTLE Cemetery on TUESDAY (18.02.2014) at 11.30am.
Deepest sympathy to the family.

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Published in The West Australian on Feb. 14, 2014

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=donald-smoothy&pid=169659358#sthash.mADW0yFF.dpuf

Don SMOOTHY

Obituary
  • “SMOOTHY (Don ): Sincere sympathy to Kitty, Sherrie, Tracey…”
    – DON SMOOTHY

    Published in: The West Australian


SMOOTHY (Don):
Husband to Kitty, father to Tracey, Joanne, Sherrie and sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 8 3/4 great grandchildren.
Passed away peacefully at Applecross Nursing Home on 9.2.2014. Thanking all staff for their care.
Rest in peace Will be missed greatly
SMOOTHY (Don):
Loved husband of Kitty. We were together nearly 60 years. I will miss you. Remember it’s only over the hill and around the corner and we will be together. My love always,
Kitty
SMOOTHY (Don):
Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad peace at last. Loved always and missed forever, no more finger in the ear or knuckle crunches. Love Tracey, Tim and family, also Joanne and family.

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=don-smoothy&pid=169618298#sthash.h5CcMcR6.dpuf

SMOOTHY:
The Funeral Cortege for the late Mr Don Smoothy of Willagee will arrive at the main entrance of FREMANTLE Cemetery on TUESDAY (18.2.2014) for a Cremation Service commencing at 11.30am.
Prosser Scott FREMANTLE 9335 2682 WA FAMILY OWNED
Published in The West Australian on Feb. 15, 2014

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=don-smoothy&pid=169671557#sthash.v8uDyX3f.dpuf

Donald SMOOTHY

Obituary


SMOOTHY:
WA Police Union of Workers Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Donald Alfred Smoothy (3243) at Fremantle cemetery on Tuesday (18.02.2014) at 11:30am. George Tilbury (President)

 

Published in The West Australian on Feb. 17, 2014

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=donald-smoothy&pid=169723406&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.0KiNU0pN.dpuf