( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Shaun Hamilton Funerals, Tamworth, NSW 02 67661966
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2021 )
KEV 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.
A 98-year-old Tamworth man was found naked and barely conscious on his laundry floor yesterday under highly suspicious circumstances.
The frail victim was found semi-conscious with an injury to the forehead and could barely communicate with police.
The house in Dewhurst St, Coledale, was placed under police guard until crime scene police could investigate.
Meanwhile the elderly man was listed in a serious condition in Tamworth Base Hospital.
A close family friend found the victim shortly after 12pm when she forced open the front door, which appeared to have been barricaded with a chair.
Furniture was strewn across the floor, vases were knocked over and chairs tipped up.
Living alone, the man had not been in contact with friends since early in the week, and it’s possible he could have lay injured since Thursday.
Tamworth policesergeant Kevin Mcauliffe said the elderly man had an injury described as a contusion to the head and it was not known if he was dehydrated or had suffered any other injuries.
The contents of the lounge room were dishevelled, with police suspecting the man could have been assaulted in his home.
“There’s bits and pieces of furniture moved around in the lounge area and vases have been tipped over,” Sergeant Mcauliffe said.
He said a stool was placed behind the front door in a way suggesting it had been wedged to stop it from opening.
He could not confirm how the victim was injured or if anyone had broken in, however detectives are investigating the possibility of forced entry.
Sergeant Mcauliffe said it did not appear as though any property had been stolen, although again this could not be confirmed.
Police tried to interview the victim at the scene however he seemed confused and had difficulty speaking.
“If he has been there since Thursday he’s doing well,” Sergeant Mcauliffe said.
“Either someone has broken into the house and assaulted him or he’s had some kind of a turn and was thrashing about the place,” he said.
Probationary Constable Kev McAULIFFE at Redfern Police Academy.
Probationary Constable Kev McAULIFFE at Redfern Police Academy.
Probationary Constable Kev McAULIFFE at Redfern Police Academy. with some of his Class mates from Class 122?
Kev after pulling the snake out of the chook house.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
15 October 2021
Denis Alexander WIGHTLEY
| 15/10/2021
Denis Alexander WIGHTLEY
AKA Alex
Late of ?
Possibly related to Detective Cecil Ferguson WIGHTLEY NSWPF # ????
Possibly related to Malcolm T WIGHTLEY NSWPF # 4144
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 088 or 089
NSW Police Cadet #1533
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10122
Service: From 2 November 1959 to8 September 1997 = 38 years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 2 November 1959 ( aged 17 years, 1 month, 24 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Saturday 9 September 1961 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed 9 September 1962
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 April 1984
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Cadet )( 1960 ), Darlinghurst ( ProCst ), Redfern ( 7 Division )( ProCst ), Patrol Yard at Police HQ ( February 1963 ), Camden GDs ( November 1964 ), Scientific Investigation ( August 1966 ), Western District ( 1967 ), to Broken Hill as the Scientific Investigator until 12/1972, Newcastle ( Scientific Investigation )( December 1972 – 1974 ), GDs across many stations including Newcastle, Hamilton, Wallsend, Belmont Sgt 3/c ), – Retirement
Retirement / Leaving age: = 54 years, 11 months, 30 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 5 months, 14 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det Sgt )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 June 1997 ( Sgt )
Commended for fighting bush fires in Cumberland District in 1965
Commended for Outstanding Performance of Duty and Team effort during the Newcastle Earth Quake 1989 5
Born: Wednesday 9 September 1942
Died on: Monday 22 February 2021
Age: 78 years, 5 months, 13 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 3 March 2021 @ 2pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park Anderson Drive, Beresfield, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2021 )
DENIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
17 September 2021
Dennis James BASS
| 15/10/2021
Dennis James BASS
AKA Sam BASS
Late of Nelson Bay, NSW
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 105
NSW Police Cadet # 1923
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 11765
Service: From 24 February 1964 to? ? 1985 ( Resigned ) = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as Police Cadet, on Monday 24 February 1964 ( aged 17 years, 2 months, 15 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 9 December 1965 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed 9 December 1966
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 9 December 1974
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Does NOT Appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant ?/Class
Stations: ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division )( about 18 months ), South District ( 1968 ), ‘ D ‘ District ( 1969 ), Crookwell ( GDs ), Brewarrina ( 3 years ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( ‘A’ List )( old Police Stn in Moore St ), 21 Division ( about 1972 ), Ashfield Detectives, Petersham Detective, Vice Squad – C.I.B., Randwick Detective – Resignation ( 1985 )
After resigning, he worked for the Egg Corporation and later as a Manager of a Country Club.
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( Det SenCon )
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: France Family Funerals, Nelson Bay, NSW 02 4981 4488
Buried at: Cremated. Ashes to be scattered at Shoal Bay, NSW
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2021 )
DENNIS 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.
( L – R ) Dave DURANT, Frank BROWN, Sam BASS, Keith BYRNES, Noel PARKINSON, John CLARKE
In 2014 this group, from Class 105, celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary. Back row left to right: Phil Martin, Neil Anderson, Geoff Towner, Maurie Green, Greg Parker, Ron Nunn and Col Irwin. Front row left to right: Geoff Wormleaton, Clive Steirn, Warren Chambers, Rudy Hereth and Sam Bass.
Sam Bass was my father. I just wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know of his passing and how much this group meant to him.
Last Sunday dad lost a battle he had been fighting and took his own life.
Anyone that knew Dad knew him as a lovable goofball with a giant heart that would give you the shirt of his own back.
Unfortunately, now one of the most beautiful and helpful human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing didn’t reach out for help when he needed it most.
My sister and I both served, and along with everyone in this group I’m sure we’ve all had more than our fair share of Friends lost to mental illness. I can tell you nothing I’ve experienced yet hits you quite like when it’s your father.
It’s ok to not be ok.
Please, please, please ask your mates how they’re doing, know YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and reach out to someone when you need.
Given the current circumstances we won’t be holding a funeral as such. Rather Sam will be cremated and once life is a bit less COVID crazy we scatter his ashes in Shoal Bay some time next year. Anyone is welcome.
Thanks to everyone in this group for allowing me to post and know that he loved you all and was on here multiple times a day.
Please feel free to send me a message on here if you feel you need and I’ll let everyone know more about the final goodbye when we do.
Regards
Mike Bass
BASS
Dennis James
BASS, Dennis James Of Nelson Bay
22 August 2021. Aged 74 years.
Late of Shoalhaven Heads Formerly of Taree, Penshurst and Tahmoor, NSW
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # Initially ‘may have’ been part of Class 044 as a Cadet and ended up in Class 058 who were Sworn In on 17 November 1958.
NSW Police Cadet # 1262
New South Wales Police Force
Cadet # 1262
Regd. # 9125
Uniform # 1248
Service: From 3 January 1956 to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Tuesday 3 January 1956 ( Aged 16 years, 2 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 1 November 1958 ( aged *18 years, 10 months ) *Bob must have gained 2 months Seniority whilst training at the Academy – most probably through academic methods as “usually” people could NOT become a Sworn Policeman BEFORE their 19th birthday. He ‘may have been officially a Sworn member but most probably wasn’t allowed onto the Streets until his 19th birthday ( I assume – Cal )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 November 1964
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 November 1968
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 March 1983
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
After Retirement, Bob owned a car wash for a number of years in Taree, NSW.
Stations: ?, Kogarah ( 1959 – 1961 )(Walked the beat (Beats #1 & 2 – from Kogarah to Carlton Rlwy Stn. to where there was a call box on the western side of the railway lines, then back to Kogarah, around the shops etc, and down the Princes Highway via Regent Street, etc. Did Station Reserve Constable duties, PD work on Car 23, etc. ), Hurstville ( 31 Division ) ( Sgt )( 1985 ), Peakhurst, Kogarah, ?
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: Silver Jubilee Medal – granted 1 August 1977
National Medal – granted 22 August 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )
2nd Clasp to National Medal –granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )
Born: Monday 1 January 1940
Died on: Sunday 27 June 2021 @ 4.30pm with his youngest son, Stanley, by his side.
Age: 81 years, 5 months, 26 days
Cause: Cancer – Prostate
Event location: Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra, NSW
Event date: ? ? 2019
Funeral date: Tuesday 6th July 2021 at 1pm
Funeral location: The Chapel, Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens, Worrigee Road, Worrigee, ( Nowra ) NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Murphy’s Family Funerals, Nowra, NSW
Buried at: ?
Live Stream Link will become Live on the funeral date
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: A Meeting room in Police Bank Head Office, Sydney, NSW
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2021 )
NSW Police Cadet Robert John DINES
Constable Robert John DINES
Sergeant Robert John DINES & Constable Cathy BARRETT # 19154 Class # 167 ( background ) at a Hurstville Blue Light Disco in 1983.
Robert John DINES AKA Bob DINES
BOB 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.
Bob’s wife of 47 years, Helen ( who was head Matron at Taree Base Hospital ) predeceased him with Cancer in 2010.
Bob, some years later, met up again with a childhood sweetheart, Moira, and they married in 2013 and moved to Shoalhaven Heads ( South Coast ) where Bob was an active member in the local Men’s Shed and would help out the guys on the Wollondilly Historical Facebook page with his wealth of knowledge.
Bob is described as a good guy and a great boss who told me, in 2019, that he is ‘getting on a bit but enjoy a pretty good life despite the old bones and prostate cancer etc.
A bloke who didn’t mind a drop of Traminer TR2.
Obituary of Robert John Dines
27th June 2021
Passed away peacefully at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
Late of Shoalhaven Heads Formerly of Taree, Penshurst and Tahmoor
Beloved husband of Moira, formerly married to Helen
Much loved father and father-in-law of Bradley & Melinda, Phillip, Stan & Kelly
Loved and respected by the Doosey family
Adored Pop to his 4 grandchildren Harrison, Connor, Kirralee and Blake
Loving brother, uncle, cousin, mentor and mate to many
‘Forever in our hearts’
Aged 81 years
Robert’s funeral service will be held in The Chapel, Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens, Worrigee Road, Worrigee on Tuesday 6th July at 1.00pm Relatives and friends are invited to attend Due to COVID regulations guests are required to wear masks and register via QR code at the venue The service will be live-streamed on the day and can be viewed via the link on this page Please leave messages and condolences for the family on the tribute wall
Bob was one of our original Directors and throughout his 25 years of service on the Board he contributed immensely to where we are today, so much so, one of our meeting rooms in our Head Office is named in his honour.
On behalf of Police Bank, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sincerely, The Directors, Management and Staff at Police Bank
Phil Posted Jul 2, 2021 at 12:58 AM
Thank you for your condolences, I am sure he would be proud to have a room named after him.
Here is a brief history of the development of Police Bank.
1970-79
Rapid Growth of Services
The Credit Union employed its first full time administration officers in 1970 to meet the growing demand for services. By late 1971, membership had reached 2,583 and deposits grew by over half a million dollars from the previous year. By 1972 the organisation was lending nearly $50,000 per month.
Appointed Representatives Bob Dines became Chairman in 1970 with Arthur Sharp taking on the General Manager role the following year, a position he would hold for over a decade. Ian Pettit, Terry Seery, John Gorman, Bob Page, Merv Taylor and Alan Dahl joined as Directors in the early to mid seventies. Alan Dahl was elected Chairman in 1975 with the auditing firm, Nicholls & Thomas (Kevin Thomas principal), appointed in the same year.
Around this time the Credit Union appointed Dennis Neate as a ‘Field & Promotions Officer'(the forerunner to our Business Development Officers of today) to increase awareness of Police Credit Union across the state.
Photo taken at Govt. House, Escort receives thanks from King Karl Gustav of Sweden. Bob Dines in civvies on the end. 06 Apr 1982 was when King Karl Gustaf of Sweden ended his official visit to Sydney – probably the very last for which I wrote the Operation Orders. The photo was taken at Government house where the King had expressed his wish to personally thank the M/C escort squad before leaving for the airport. I didn’t normally get involved in this phase of such visits, but I was included as the “back room boy” who “looked after him,.” not just the usual flock of dignitaries and higher officials. My previous message gives the location.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # 021 –
NSW Police Cadet # 661
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6226
Service: From 2 June 1947 to6 April 1988 = 40 years 10 months, 4 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police Training College, as a Cadet on Monday 2 June 1947 ( aged 17 years, 11 months, 12 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Thursday 19 August 1948 ( aged 19 years, 1 month, 29 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 October 1965
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 January 1975
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? November 1984
Executive Chief Superintendent – appointed 14 November 1984
Assistant Commissioner – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Assistant Commissioner
Stations: ?, Ungarie ( 1954 ), ?, Education & Training Command – Principal of the Goulburn Police Academy ( C/Supt ) – Optional Retirement 6 April 1988
Retirement / Leaving age: = 58 years, 9 months, 16 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 33 years, 21 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1985 ( Exec. C/Supt )
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted26 January 1987 ( Exec. C/Supt )
Born: Friday 21 June 1929
Died on: Tuesday 27 April 2021
Age: 91 years, 10 months, 6 days
SenCon WARK carried out a rifle and women’s handbag from a house – 1965
Ron WARK – 2011
Ron WARK with his wife, Val WARK – 2013
Ron WARK celebrating his 89th birthday – 2018
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 3 May 2021 @ 9.30am
Funeral location: J. Kirk & Sons Crematorium Chapel, 224 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay, Queensland
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )
RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Sergeant 3/c. K. R. (Ron) Wark – In November 1966,
12 members of the Police Rifle Club travelled to Tasmania to participate in the Annual Dunlop Shield Australian Police Rifle Club Competition, and although they did not win
the event they maintained a high standard of shooting.
In October, 7 members of the Club competed in the 1966 Queen’s Shoot held at the Anzac Rifle Range, Liverpool.
During 1966 the Club entered 2 Grade Teams in the Metropolitan District Rifle Clubs’ Union, which commenced participation in a series of shooting matches against Melbourne, beginning in August, 1966 concluding in June, 1967.
Sergeant 3/c. K. R.(Ron) Wark was one of three of the Police Rifle Club member to be selected from 540 members of the Union for inclusion in a team of 15 to represent Sydney.
From Liverpool Police History 1788 – 2016 by Joe Stanioch.
On the 20 July, 1984, the NSW Police Academy was officially opened in Goulburn by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services the Hon. Peter Anderson (M.P.); Commissioner of Police Cecil Abbott, QPM; and the Principal of the NSW Police Academy, Executive Chief Superintendent Ron Wark. (Although students were in residence from May, 1984).
West Wyalong Advocate (NSW : 1928 – 1954),
Monday 8 March 1954, page 2
UNGARIE MAN TRIED TO RESIST CONSTABLE
An Ungarie man had thrown himself to the ground several times in attempting to resist arrest, the West Wyalong Court of Petty Sessions was told on Friday.
Before the court was James Robert Fitzgerald of Ungarie, who pleaded guilty to two charges.
Fitzgerald was charged with resisting arrest on March 4, last Thursday, and using indecent language within the hearing of persons passing in Ethel Street, Ungarie.
The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. J. C. Wells, told Mr. W. Finlay S.M. that, at 9.30 p.m last Thursday night, Constable Kenneth Ronald Wark of Ungarie had spoken to Fitzgerald about language used in his home.
Apparently, the language was being used to his wife.
Attempting to arrest him, Fitzgerald had resisted, violently throwing himself to the ground on a number of occasions.
A civilian had to assist the officer and Fitzgerald was carried bodily to the car.
During the struggle, Fitzgerald had torn the constable’s coat at the seam and the coat now had blood and a grass stain on it.
Fitzgerald was last convicted at West Wyalong Court on January 6, 1954, for practically identical offences.
Mr. Finlay was told that Fitzgerald is a fettler by occupation, and he was now on transfer to Griffith.
Fitzgerald was fined £5 on each charge, and ordered to pay 10/- to Constable Wark as compensation for the damage to his clothes.
He was further ordered to enter a good behaviour bond of £30 for a period of two years.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
18 May 2021
Keith James DUNLOP
| 15/10/2021
Keith James DUNLOP
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern or Police Training College – Penrith Class # 016 – 035
NSW Police Cadet # 0735
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6617
Service: From 23 February 1948 to? ? ? = ? years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy Police as a Cadet on Monday 23 February 1948 ( aged 17 years & 14 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 9 February 1950 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ? UNKNOWN
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2021 )
KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
SYDNEY: Three senior policemen have been publicly cleared of corruption allegations raised against them at the Juanita Nielsen inquest.
The NSW Minister for Police, Mr Anderson, told State Parliament yesterday that an internal police inquiry had found no evidence to substantiate allegations made by Mr Jim Anderson, a former associate of Mr Abe Saffron, a Sydney businessman.
Mr Jim Anderson asserted in September last year that he had seen Mr Saffron make cash payments during the 1970s to a number of policemen, including Assistant Police Commissioner Jim Pyne, Detective Sergeant Brian Ballard and a licensing officer, Inspector Keith Dunlop.
The Minister quoted Deputy Commissioner John Perrin who, with Executive Chief Superintendent Russ Sadler, conducted the investigation, as saying, “There is no evidence available to substantiate any of the allegations made by Anderson. . . or that any of the police and former police referred to by him have in any way been guilty of improper conduct”.
The Minister said that since Mr Jim Anderson was “involved in criminal proceedings it would be inappropriate to comment on any detail” of the investigation.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Police Training College – Penrith Class # 029 – 039
NSW Police Cadet # 1016
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7975
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 30 July 1952 ( aged 16 years, 6 months, 8 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Saturday 22 January 1955 ( aged 19 years )( most probably was ‘Sworn In’ on Monday 23 Jan 1955 due to his birthday being on the weekend. )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 22 January 1966
Does appear in the 1968 Stud Book
Does NOT appear in the 1969 Stud Book
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Police Recruitment Office – Police HQ – College St Sydney ( 1954 ), ?, Bega ( Dets )( Aug 1965 ), South Coast District ( 1966 ) – Bega – Retirement / Resignation
Service: From 30 July 1952 to? ? 1968? = 16 years Service
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Wednesday 22 January 1936
Died on: Wednesday 18 March 2015
Age: 70 years, 1 month, 24 days
Cause: Heart attack ( 5 previously over 25 years )
Event location: Gosford Hospital, NSW
Event date: admitted to Hospital on Tuesday 17 March 2015
Funeral date: Thursday 26 March 2015
Funeral location: Greenways Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 460 Avoca Dve, Green Point, NSW
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2020 )
JOHN 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.
John was working at the Police Recruitment Office, Police HQ in 1954 when his brother, Don Avery ( NSWPF # 7893 ), applied to join the NSWPF.
After transferring to, and working from, Bega Police Station, John left the employ of NSWPF ( Resigned / Retired ? ) and then became an Insurance Broker in late 1970s, or possibly early 1980s and later moved to Griffith, NSW.
Survived by his wife Noreen, and children Christoper, Alison, and Joanne, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Noreen subsequently died in Griffith in June 2018.
Her memorial service was 13 June 2018 at Griffith Ex Servicemans Club following private cremation.
…The Eulogy for John Edward Avery…
Welcomed into the world on 22nd January, 1936, in Chatswood,
NSW, John Edward Avery was the youngest child born to Francis
Daniel and May Columbia Avery (nee Barnes). There was Joan,
Edna, Don, Frank and John and John is now survived by his brother,
Don. Their father’s occupation was given as a “coal
lumper”…….
…A family friend, Alan Elworthy, to commence the Eulogy… ************
…Memories of John from his grandchildren… ************
John has had heart problems for many years. At the age of forty-
seven, he underwent quintuple by-pass surgery and then thirty years
later had a triple by-pass operation. John was one of those people
very attuned to his physical health and he managed his health
problems very well. His outlook was always positive, modest, stoical
and he never told anyone of any problems he had or suffered with.
Towards midday, on Tuesday, nine days ago, John realised that he
had a problem and so he called the ambulance to take him to the
Gosford District Hospital. Sadly, in spite of the best efforts of the
medicos, he was not able to recover and it was there at Gosford, John
Edward Avery, aged seventy-nine years, very suddenly and un-
expectedly departed this life on Wednesday, 18th March, 2015.
He will be very sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. It
is a great debt we owe to men like John Avery for he was a man who
volunteered and was prepared to sacrifice his life in the military
services of this country. John also good and faithfully served the
citizens of NSW in the NSW Police Force for a period of sixteen years.
John was also one of those people who managed other people very well, for he was very, very organised with everybody and that included his family. It is his family who declare that John liked to do things his way.
Having said that though, John liked people, appreciated them and he was always quick to acknowledge those who had achieved something positive or good or performed admirably.
Those sorts of attributes are absolutely necessary to anyone with John’s aptitude for volunteering to do things for his fellow-man and society.
As an ex-president of two country Lions’ Clubs, a Life Member of the Sydney Adventist Hospital, a former Probus Club member, as well as being the current president of Terrigal Senior Citizens Association, John was always volunteering for something.
He was one of those people who was always busy, he could not sit still nor stop his mind from working, generally for the betterment of others.
John thought quietly and acted frankly, without fear or favour and, his penchant for organisation helped him to achieve what he wanted and better outcomes for the various organisations he supported. I am told that paperwork has been instituted more than twelve months ago, of which John was completely unaware, seeking to invest him with an Order of Australia Medal for his services to the community.
There is a saying, “we should build bridges, not barricades, stepping stones, not stumbling blocks.” John really did that and he didn’t do it in a serious or grim manner either.
He was known for his jokes or story-telling ability and John liked to laugh.
John also enjoyed travelling and, throughout his life, has been just about everywhere on this planet. More recently, he had discovered ocean cruising and had only returned from one such adventure, a couple of days before his passing. Above all else, the love of John’s life was his wife Noreen and he was a beloved husband of fifty-seven years, a much-loved and proud father of three, an adored and proud grandfather of five and great- grandfather of two, as well as a loved brother and a good friend.
His work here is now done.
May he rest in peace.
Gordon George AVERY
| 15/10/2021
Gordon George AVERY
AKA George
Late of Woonona, formerly of Hurstville, NSW
Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith Class # pre Class numbers. Class 001 was in February 1947 at Penrith
NSW Police Cadet # 0315
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 4704
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 21 April 1941 ( aged 16 years, 2 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 September 1945 ( aged 20 years & 7 months )
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2020 )
Gwendoline Elsie AVERY nee Friedwald was born 18 June 1925, Married ‘ George ‘ in 1947 and passed on 26 July 2006 ( 3 months before Gordon ). Gwen is also buried at the same location.
GORDON 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.
A torch aloft. A flickering flame. A solitary runner. For an Olympic movement that has done its level best to dishonour its own stature, what does it say about such an event where three simple symbols can convey as much meaning and emotion as a gold medal?
Since its successful candidature, nearly seven years ago, the 2000 Olympics have been Sydney’s Games. The lighting of the flame in Olympia, Greece, on May 12 will be the single act which converts the Games into a truly national event and celebration of nationhood. Sydney’s Games will, hopefully, become Australia’s Games.
It will be a chance for Sydney, a city that in recent years had become somewhat self-obsessed to the exclusion of the other 15 million Australians – remember them? – to reach out to the rest of the nation.
It will be a rare opportunity, too, for the city to engage with the country and vice-a-versa.
So the torch relay is one of those unique sporting events that manage to surpass sport itself. But, above all, it will be a chance for ordinary Australians to prove how extraordinary they can be.
Nearly four years ago, ordinary Americans took part in the torch relay as it passed through the United States on its way to Atlanta.
The expressions on their faces were a contrast to some of the gold-medal-winning athletes, whose faces were often a portrait of arrogance and domination, especially on the running track where the Olympics go onto what is near enough to a war-footing.
Once participation was enough. Now winning is all. Even the IOC’s elaborate advertising campaign refers to the belief that you don’t win silver, you lose gold.
But the torch relay may be a vestige of the more traditional values of the Games in which participation was paramount.
There is an honesty about the relay that seems to have been lost from the broader event.
Now it’s the turn of Australians like Mr Gordon George Avery, of Bulli, named today as a 2000 torch-bearer. Mr Avery, who turns 75 on February 11, won silver at the 1948 London Olympics in the triple jump.
His thoughts typify the spirit of the relay and the old values of the Games: “The Olympic torch for me is the symbol of the Olympic Games. If you have ever been an Olympian and competed against all these people from other nations you can understand why an Olympian feels like he does.
“We feel like we understand the rest of the world, because we’ve lived and competed on a level playing field with all nations. Often they’re our very best friends without a thought of race, colour or creed.”
John Konrads, an extraordinary Australian whom no ordinary Australian could begrudge carrying the torch, agrees. “The torch is one of the very important elements … it brings the Olympics back to its origins in ancient Greece and relays that heritage to the current Olympic city,” said the 57-year-old who won gold in the 1500m freestyle at the 1960 Rome Games.
“It brings back very fond memories of other Olympic ceremonies I have attended. I will be very proud when I am running with the torch, which will be a permanent souvenir to keep as a family heirloom.”
The organisers like to describe the torch relay as the real start of the Games, but they’re saying so with a degree of desperation now.
The start of the relay can’t come a moment too soon for the IOC and SOCOG, eager to galvanise a jaundiced world and host nation in support of the Olympics.
Even a cynic studying the torch relay’s route around the continent would have to concede that it is brilliantly conceived. It’s a retirees’ blueprint for the ultimate round-Australia trip.
Keep the map. A few of us may choose to use it one day – Mount Isa to Mount Kosciuszko, Broome to Byron Bay, Darwin to Dubbo.
The torch relay is one of the few creations of Nazi Germany that the civilised world has not rejected. Not even the residue of hatred and bitterness from a world war was sufficient for London to abandon the relay at the 1948 Olympics.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 10 September 1976 (No.114), page 3817
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919
Appointment of Members of the Parking Advisory Committee for the City of Newcastle.
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and in pursuance of section 270d of the Local Government Act, 1919, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Inspector 3rd Class John Victor Waring, Department of Police, vice Inspector 3rd Class Gordon George Avery, as a member of the Parking Advisory Committee for the City of Newcastle, for a period expiring on 22nd January, 1978.
Mrs Nancye Hitchcock ( nee Nancye HOURIGAN ) – believed to have really been melancholy about the loss of her long time husband, John, passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on the morning of 8 September 2020, aged 86 – five days after Johns Funeral.
NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # 017 – 030
NSW Police Cadet # 0848
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7414
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 13 February 1950 ( aged 16 years & 5 months )
Probationary Constable- appointed Saturday 13 September 1952 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 13 September 1963
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 10 August 1968
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 30 September 1976
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 23 April 1980
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Western District ( 1963 ), ?, ‘R’ District ( Newcastle area )( 1969 ), ?, Deniliquin ( Det Sgt ), Wollongong Police Station – GDs ( Sgt 1/c )( 1980s ), Pt Kembla ( Sgt 1/c )( OIC ) – Retirement
Service: From 13 February 1950 to24 September 1988 = 38 years, 6 months, 11 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( Former Det SenSgt )
Nothing further found on the Australian Honours system
Born: Wednesday 13 September 1933
Died on: Saturday 29 August 2020
Age: 86 years, 11 months, 17 days
Cause: Dementia – passed in his sleep after it progressed very quickly over the last few weeks
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: H. Parsons, Wollongong, NSW 02 4228 9622
Buried at: Both Cremated.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
WOLLONGONG DISTRICT POLICE RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAM – 1981 REAR: L – R: ALLAN PIRIE, JOHN HITCHCOCK, KEVIN VERDON, BOB LONGUE, BARRY ODMARK, PAT CARNEY, KEITH CALDWELL, GRAHAM THOMPSETT, TERRY O’BRIEN, TONY CHAPLIN, PETER CARTER, KEN JEFFREY, NEIL PARSONS, PHIL RUSSELL, GAL CLEARY (COACH), DON JONES (TRAINER), RON JACKSON, STEVE FROST (SECRETARY) FRONT: L – R: BOB LEWIS, GRAHAM KING, STEVE BYRNES, DAVE ROUTLEDGE, STEVE TIER
WOLLONGONG DISTRICT POLICE RUBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAM – 1980 REAR: L – R: TED BEAVER (TREASURER), JOHN GUEST, JOHN HITCHCOCK (MANAGER), STEVE BYRNES (SECRETARY), BRIAN WYVER, GRAHAM THOMPSETT, DENNIS CLARKE, PETER SKEENE, MAZ HERMANN, KEVIN SHEPSTONE, JOHN MAY, PHIL RUSSELL, BARRY FOORD, KEVIN GOLDSPINK (COACH), BARRIE KEENAHAN. SEATED: L – R: NEIL PARSONS, PAT DUNN, BOB LEWIS, BOB DALBY, BERNIE DOYLE, JOHN GOOD FRONT: L – R: PAT CARNEY, BOB LONGUE, PAUL JONES, DON JONES (TRAINER), TONY CHAPLIN, BARRY ODMARK, IAN MOORE, BRIAN SMITH, LARRY BARBER, KEN JEFFERY
WOLLONGONG DISTRICT POLICE RUBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAM – 1979 REAR: L – R: SERGEANT JOHN HITCHCOCK (MANAGER), STEVE BYRNES (SECRETARY), MAZ HERMANN, PAT DUNN, BRIAN SMITH, PAT CARNEY, DENNIS CLARKE, IAN MOORE, DON JONES (TRAINER) MIDDLE: L – R: ROD HENDERSON, BOB LEWIS, WAYNE COULEY (CAPTAIN – COACH), KEV SHEPSTONE, LARRY BARBER, WADE CHANDLER, JOHN BERNARDI FRONT: L – R: BOB CANTWELL, DAVE ROUTLEDGE, PHIL RUSSELL, GARY THOMPSON, KEN JEFFREY, BOB DALBY, SERGEANT FRANK GROGAN (CLUB PRESIDENT)
Despite the extremely short notice, I am extremely proud of the members of Lake Illawarra Police for arranging a Police Guard of Honour, for such a great man, at the conclusion of his funeral. Cal.
Service History
William James HUFF
| 15/10/2021
William James HUFF
AKA Bill
Late of Miranda, NSW
NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # 014 – 026
NSW Police Cadet # 0810
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7272
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 26 April 1949 ( aged 16 years, 1 month, 30 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 27 February 1952 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 10 November 1967
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? March 1975
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Inspector – appointed 17 September 1982
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? July 1985
Chief Superintendent – appointed 30 March 1988
Final Rank = Chief Superintendent
Stations: ?, # 4 Division ( Phillip St ? – 1952 ), Goulburn ( 1953 ), 21 Division ( 1956 ), Liverpool Detectives ( May 1974 – Jan. 1976 ), ‘ I ‘ District Office – Liverpool ( Det Insp. ), Wollongong District – Superintendent – Deputy District Officer – Wollongong ( 1985 ), District Commander – Maroubra ( Eastern District )( March 1988 ) – Retirement
Service: From 26 April 1949 to3 October 1988 ( Optional Retirement ) = 39 years, 5 months, 7 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Det Supt )
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Olsens Family Funerals – 02 9545 3477
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
POLICE SEND OFF HELD AT THE ILLAWARRA YACHT CLUB. CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT BILL HUFF (WOLLONGONG DISTRICT OFFICE) APRIL 1988
POLICE SEND OFF HELD AT THE ILLAWARRA YACHT CLUB. CHIEF SUPT. BILL HUFF (WHITE SHIRT) APRIL 1988
BILL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
The fact that he had told the truth with regard to his seeking work saved a man from being gaoled for vagrancy when he came before the Goulburn Police Court yesterday.
He is William Roy Carroll, of no fixed address, and he was sentenced to the rising of the Court.
Constable D. Dulgin told the court of the circumstances in which he had found the defendant in a shed in Back Street.
Other police gave supporting evidence and explained to Mr. A. J. Paton, S.M., who was on the Bench, the conditions under which track rations and relief are granted.
Carroll told Mr. Paton that at the time of his arrest he was genuinely intending to leave Goulburn and find work.
He said he had a suitcase which contained 9 shirts, three hats, a pair of boots, a pair of shoes, a frying pan and “accessories,” and other clothing.
The case was adjourned to check up on his statements and later the suitcase was produced in court.
Constable W. Huff also tendered a letter which indicated that Carroll had sought work at the Government Employment Office.
Mr. Paton said he would give him a chance to get out of Goulburn and threatened to give him a stiff sentence if he came along again on a similar charge.
A driver of a semi-trailer which travelled up to 70 m.p.h. from Mascot to Wollongong, pursued by police, was to-day gaoled for six months.
The driver of the truck, Peter Justin Gleeson, 28, of no fixed address, also ‘had his licence cancelled for three years.
Mr. Avery, S.M., in Central Court, imposed the maximum sentence for the charge of dangerous driving.
Constable Huff, of 21 Division, said the semi-trailer at times veered to the wrong side of the road, forcing traffic to pull up and pedestrians to scatter for safety, while the police car was almost forced on to the foot path.
A road block was put up at Wollongong, but nine miles on the Sydney side, Gleeson lost control of the semi-trailer and ran off the road. Gleeson was found lying in the bush 60 yards away.
June 1956: Constable William (Bill). J. Huff of No. 21 Division, placed the following advertisement in the June issue of the News South Wales Police News Magazine, “ Constable W. J. Huff of 21
Division urgently requires accommodation for himself, wife and one child, and would greatly appreciate any assistance from his Police colleagues to obtain a flat or cottage”. Later in the 1970’s Detective Sergeant Huff was stationed at Liverpool Police Station.
Source: Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 )
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 2 February 1973 (No.19), page 376
IN the Supreme Court of New South Wales.—Probate Division. —No. 710344.— The estate of CYRIL CHARLES HUFF, late of Engadine, in the State of New South Wales, retired, deceased. — Probate granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 20th day of May, 1971.—Pursuant to the Wills, Probate and Administration Act, 1898-1954 (Testator’s Family Maintenance and Guardianship of Infants Act, 1916 – 1954, and Trustee Act, 1925-1942), William James Huff and Laura Mabel Rose Huff, the executors of the will of the said Cyril Charles Huff, who died on the 25th day of November, 1970, hereby give notice that creditors and others having any claim against or to the estate of the said deceased are required to send particulars of their claims to the said executors, care of Forrest Dufty & Company, Solicitors, 36 Ormonde Parade, Hurstville, on or before the 16th day of April, 1973, at the expiration of which time the said executors will distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice.—
Dated the 25th day of January, 1973. FORREST DUFTY & CO., Solicitors, 36 Ormonde Parade, Hurstville 2220. 3484—-$4
SYDNEY: A 22-year-old man was committed for trial yesterday on a charge of murdering his mother.
Mr Mark Frederick Yarad, unemployed, of Cronulla, appeared in the City Court, charged with having murdered Mrs Alma Isabella Yarad at Cronulla on March 15.
Mr Goldrick, SM, found that a prima facie case against Mr Yarad had been established, and committed him to the present sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
The man’s father said his son had undergone a complete personality change after leaving school, and had been abusive toward his mother
Mr Callile John Yarad, a bookmaker, said his son had been a perfect person until he was 18, being a fine scholar.
After finishing school his son would return home for a while and then go off again, and would never keep in touch with his parents, he said. During this time he had found his son had been taking “pot”.
Mr Yarad said a parcel, which he thought contained a gun, was delivered to his son at their home on the morning of the alleged murder.
That afternoon Mr Yarad sen. had gone out and when he returned he found the police at his house.
Detective-Sergeant W. Huff told the court he had gone to the house and had seen Mr Mark Yarad.
Sergeant Huff said Mr Yarad told him, “I have shot my mother — she’s inside”.
