Christopher McKENNA

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Christopher McKENNA

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ????

Rank: Constable

Stations: Sydney Water Police

Service: From ? ? ? to 9 December 1848 = 6 years Service

Awards: ?

Born: ? ? 1826?

Died on: Saturday 9 December 1848

Age: about 22?

Cause: Drowned off Police Schooner ‘ Satellite ‘

Event location: South West shore of Bradley’s Head, Sydney Harbour

Event date: Saturday 9 December 1848

Drowned body located on Sunday 10 December 1848

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: Devonshire St Cemetery, Roman Catholic Section Row: 1889 Cemetery Plot U-P

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

Three Constables of the Sydney Water Police drowned in this ‘on duty’ event on the 9 December 1848.

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

Nothing found on NSWBDM for this name and year date.

V18482110 116/1848

Further follow up articles to include:

Death of Cst Hugh CRAILL – Sydney Water Police

Death of Cst ? VINCENT – Sydney Water Police

Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1846 – 1861),

Saturday 30 December 1848, page 2

LOSS OF THE GOVERNMENT SCHOONER ” SATELLITE. “

We regret to announce the loss of the police schooner Satellite, during the gale of Saturday night.

She had started in the forenoon on a pleasure-trip down the harbour, having on board the Colonial Secretary, Captains Browne, Innes, and Batty, Mr. Mann, and several other gentlemen. On returning from the Heads, about dusk, having to beat up against a westerly wind, these gentlemen left her in the hands of the crew, three in number, and came up to Sydney in Captain Browne’s boat.

A few minutes before the gale commenced, the schooner was observed by some parties standing across from Bradley’s Head to Clarke’s Island, and it is supposed that almost instantly after she must have capsized and gone down, as no trace whatever can be found of her. The names of the unfortunate men who have thus met with a watery.grave are Crawell, McKenna, and Vincent.

The Water Police boats were all over the harbour on Sunday morning, and finding no vestige of the vessel, they commenced dragging for the bodies of Crawell and Vincent, that of McKenna having been found on the rocks near Bradley’s Head. The bodies of the other two had not been found.

The telegraph mast at Fort Phillip has also been carried away by the gale. The inconvenience to the public will be very considerable unless the Government speedily erect another.

By the assistance of two punts the Satellite was floated yesterday, and towed into Woolloomooloo Bay : From all the circumstances of this melancholy case, we think that a considerable degree of blame is attached to the parties who left the schooner in the hands of three men only, two of which were, we understand, totally unacquainted with the duties of a seaman ; more especially us, from the general appearance of the weather during the day, an experienced seaman like Captain Browne might reasonably have anticipated a storm about sun-down.

One of the bodies of the unfortunate men was found yesterday evening.

People’s Advocate, Dec 16.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3713357

Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 – 1860),

Saturday 23 December 1848, page 2

The Loss of the Satellite.

A most unjustifiable attack on the Colonial Secretary was given to the world, or, more correctly speaking, to that very circumscribed portion of it with which the “Atlas ” is connected, in the columns of that journal on Saturday last.

The penman of the vituperative article would appear to be either of very recent importation, and consequently incompetent to treat of the conduct of the local Government and its officers, or, ( which is equally creditable to his impertinence ) has taken no pains to arrive at the truth of the accusation so unblushingly levelled at a gentleman whose public and private career has till now escaped the foul mouthed abuse of the slanderer.

Our present purpose is merely to rebut the calumny, and, if possible, shame the calumniator by the simple declaration that Mr. Thomson did NOT form one of the party on board the ill-fated ” Satellite ” on the pleasure trip which resulted in so melancholy a loss of life.

With respect to the alleged mal-appropriation of the Water Police Schooner by her commander, in occasionally entertaining a party of friends on board, and indulging in a cruise about the harbour, we can see neither impropriety nor ” disgrace ” in so natural a proceeding. As well might the ” Atlas ” arraign every Post Captain in the British Navy, for, with few exceptions, our gallant tars do not scruple to appropriate H. M’s. boats to the occasional entertainment of their friends in harbour, and this without risk of rebuke from the Admiralty, or the censure of any, save, perhaps, that of some expuseyite canting print whose ruling principle, like that of the termagant on the eve of matrimony, is avowedly”,” to find fault where there is no occasion.”

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/59766042

Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 – 1893), Wednesday 20 December 1848, page 2

The water police schooner Satellite was, late on Saturday night, recovered, and has been towed into Neutral Bay, where she now lies. She was found with all her sails set, and not a rope misplaced. She has sustained no damage worth speaking of, or at all events, not beyond what a few pounds will cover.

The body of one of the two missing policemen, a man named Craill, was found on Friday night, at Potts’s Point, lying between two rocks. It was in a fearful state of decomposition, and could with difficulty be identified. An inquest was held on Saturday. The evidence adduced was precisely the same as that given at a former inquest held on the body of the man named McKenna, and a finding of death from accidental drowning was recorded.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/706976

Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 – 1893), Wednesday 20 December 1848, page 2

THE “SATELLITE” — Early yesterday morning, two punts is attached to the dredging machine proceeded to the spot where the police schooner Satellite had been found, near Bradley’s Head, in thirteen fathoms of water, and by means of the ?, she was towed into shallow water near Garden Island.

The body of the water policeman Craill was found yesterday on Potts’ Point, and brought to the Water Police Office, on which was ? ? will be held this day. We are as ? to state that all expenses incurred in getting up the schooner, and giving her the necessary repairs, will be borne by the party who were pleasuring in her on the day of the unfortunate disaster occurred. – Dec 16.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/706981

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Tuesday 19 December 1848, page 2

The police schooner Satellite having been towed into shallow water near Garden Island on Friday last, was yesterday morning got up, and the water being pumped out of her, she was towed into Hulk Bay, having sustained little or no damage.

The vessel when got up had every sail and rope set, which shows that she must have been beating up against a westerly wind, when the southerly squall caught her, and capsized her.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12907465

Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 – 1860),

Saturday 16 December 1848, page 2

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Loss OF THE WATER POLICE SCHOONER, “SATELLITE.” – On Saturday last, a select party of gentlemen, accepting the invitation of Captain Browne, proceeded down the harbour on a pleasure cruise in the Satellite.

On their return about 7 p m., towards Sydney, the wind which had been variable, and blowing in sudden gusts, veered ahead, on which the party determined on leaving the schooner, and pulling to the wharf in Captain Browne’s boat.

Previous to quitting the Satellite, positive instructions were given to the three men left on board, to take in the main-top-sail, but it would stem as though they had utterly mistaken the order, as the boat had not proceeded many hundred yards before they perceived the schooner’s top-gallant-sail hoisted, and all sail set. The boat, on nearing the shore, suddenly encountered a heavy squall, which nearly capsized her, and it is presumed that the Satellite must have been struck and overwhelmed by the same, as no tidings of the unfortunate vessel could he gleaned on the following morning.

On search being made, the body of McKenna, one of the crew, was discovered cast up on the rocks near Bradley’s Head ; the bodies of his shipmates, Crawell and Vincent, have not yet been recovered.

The Schooner was subsequently found sunk, in fourteen fathoms water, and immediate steps will be taken to raise her.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/59767379

Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 – 1860),

Saturday 16 December 1848, page 2

COXSWAIN – We believe the Colonial Secretary did not form one of the party on board the Satellite schooner.

We shall be happy to refer J.A. to our Solicitor, should he require further explanation in the matter.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/59767385

Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List (NSW : 1844 – 1860), Saturday 16 December 1848, page 301

We are sorry to have to announce the loss of the Police schooner Satellite, during the gale of Saturday night.

She had started in the forenoon on a pleasure trip down the harbour with the Colonial Treasurer, Captains Browne, Innes, and Batty, Mr. Mann, and others.

On returning from the heads, about dusk, having to beat up against a westerly wind, these gentlemen left her in the hands of the crew, three in number, and came up to Sydney in Captain Browne’s boat. A few minutes before the gale commenced the schooner was observed by some parties standing across from Bradley’s Head to Clarke’s Island, and it is supposed that almost instantly after she must have capsized and gone down, as she has since been found in that part of the harbour.

The names of the unfortunate men who have thus met with a watery grave, are Craill, McKenna, and Vincent.

The body of McKenna has been found on the rocks near Bradley’s Head, and that of Craill on Potts’s Point.

We are authorised to state that all expenses incurred in getting up the schooner, and giving her the necessary repairs, will be borne by the parties who were pleasuring in her on the day the unfortunate disaster occurred.

During the same gale a small coasting vessel of about ten tons, was driven ashore on the rocks near George’s Head, but fortunately no lives lest. The telegraph mast also at Fort Phillip, has been carried away by the violence of the gale.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161167776

Inquest on the body of Hugh CRAILL, whose body was taken to the Water Police Office, was head at the Hooper’s the King’s Head, Lower George-street on Saturday 16 December 1848.

Accidental drowning

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12907477

Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 – 1893), Saturday 16 December 1848, page 2

SYDNEY NEWS

( From our Correspondent )

Sydney, Thursday Evening.

THE WATER POLICE SCHOONER – No attempt could be made for the recovery of the Satellite yesterday, in consequence of the boisterous weather that prevailed.

The diving bell and the punts belonging to the dredge left Sydney before daylight this morning to make the attempt.

The bodies of the two other missing water police have not yet been recovered.

The government, I am informed, have resolved that as the boat at the time of the occurrence was out on a pleasure party, and not on ” duty “ the water police magistrate shall pay for her loss.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/707039

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Wednesday 13 December 1848, page 2

The police schooner Satellite, which has been dragged for during the last two days, was yesterday afternoon fell in with near Bradley’s Head, in between ten and twelve fathoms water. The steam dredge and diving bell were to proceed at daylight this morning for the purpose of recovering her. Neither of the bodies of the police constables Craill and Vincent had, up to yesterday evening, been found.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12910815

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Tuesday 12 December 1848, page 2

INQUEST. – An inquest was held yesterday by Mr. Ryan Brenan, at O’Dowd’s, the Forbes’ Hotel, King and York streets, on view of the body of Christopher McKenna. then lying dead at the residence of his mother, in York-street. The deceased was one of the three Water Police constables who were on board the Government schooner Satellite, when she was lost in the harbour during the sudden squall of Saturday night.

Mr. T. H. B. Venour, clerk of the Water Police Court, deposed to the finding of the body of the deceased late on Sunday afternoon, lying on the rocks on the south-western side of Bradley’s Head.

Captain Browne, P.M., stated that on Saturday the schooner had been down the harbour, and on returning to Sydney, at about seven o’clock in the evening, when off Clarke’s Island, the wind falling light, he (Captain B ) with others quitted the vessel, leaving her in charge of the deceased and two others of the constabulary named Craill and Vincent.

On leaving the vessel a caution was given to these parties to mind the southerly wind and have their sails taken in. They were directed to work up to Sydney. Captain B. and his party then pulled up, but within the succeeding twenty minutes were caught by the squall, and from its violence experienced great difficulty in reaching Sydney.

Finding on yesterday (Sunday) morning that the schooner had not come up, he proceeded down the harbour, and found on the rocks near Bradley’s Head the Satellite‘s main hatch gratings, and a table which he ( Captain Browne ) knew to be aboard of her when he quitted her, as also a hat belonging to the deceased.

Every possible enquiry had been made respecting the schooner, but although it appears she was seen shortly previous to the coming of the squall, no person could be found who had seen her struck by it.

The deceased, who was about twenty-two years of age, had been four years in the service, and a high encomium on his conduct during that time was passed by Captain Browne.

The deceased and the other men, at the time the schooner was left in their charge, were perfectly sober.

The jury returned a finding of accidental death by drowning.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12908510#

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Monday 11 December 1848, page 2

We are sorry to have to announce the loss of the Police schooner Satellite, during the gale of Saturday night.

She had started in the forenoon on a pleasure trip down the harbour with the Colonial Secretary, Captains Browne, Innes, and Batty, Mr Mann, and others.

A few minutes before the gale commenced the schooner was observed by some parties standing across from Bradley’s Head to Clarke’s Island, and it is supposed that almost instantly after she must have capsized and gone down, as no trace whatever can be found of her. The names of the unfortunate men who have thus met with a watery grave, are Crawell, McKenna, and Vincent.

The Water Police boats were all over the harbour yesterday morning, and finding no vestige of the vessel, they commenced dragging for the bodies of Crawell and Vincent, that of McKenna having been found on the rocks near Bradley’s Head.

During the same gale a small coasting vessel of about ten tons, was driven ashore on the rocks near George’s Head, but fortunately no lives lost.

The telegraph mast also at Fort Phillip, has been carried away by the violence of the gale. It is to be hoped the government will lose no time in repairing this latter damage, as the loss will be a great inconvenience to the public.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12913509

Christopher McKENNA

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Christopher McKENNA

Late of ?

Queensland Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank: Constable

Stations: Central District, Warwick, Toowoomba Watch House Keeper – Death

Service: From ? ? ? to 22 May 1892 = 6 years Service

Awards: ?

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Sunday 22 May 1892

Age: ?

Cause: Bleed

Injury date: around May 1891

Event location: Brisbane Hospital

Event date: Sunday 22 May 1892

Funeral date: Monday 23 May 1892

Funeral location: Toowong Cemetery

Buried at: Toowong Cemetery, , Toowong, QLD

Grave location: 7-83-9

Approximate location on map

Memorial located at: ?

[alert_red]CHRISTOPHER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_red] *BUT SHOULD BE

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Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 – 1922), Wednesday 25 May 1892, page 2

Death of a Constable. – The news reached Toowoomba on Monday that Constable Christopher McKenna, who recently filled the office of watchhouse keeper here, died in Brisbane Hospital the previous day.

Deceased, who had been some six years in the service, about 12 months ago while on duty in the Central district, burst a blood vessel, and being thereafter in delicate health, obtained an exchange to Toowoomba where he was provided with the lighter duty of watchhouse keeper.

The injury to the system, however, proved, incurable and he was perfectly aware months ago that his days were numbered.

In March last he became too ill to attend to his work, sick leave was obtained, and he went to Brisbane where he first put himself in the hands of Dr. Binns Southam, and eventually removed to the hospital, where the end came as stated.

Constable McKenna was a very amiable young man, obliging, and attentive to his duties, and will be regretted by all who came in contact with him.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/170729944/19632179#

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Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), Tuesday 24 May 1892, page 4

The funeral of the late Christopher McKenna, constable in the Police Force, who died in the Brisbane Hospital on Sunday, left that institution at 2.30 p.m. yesterday for the Toowong Cemetery. As many of the Police Force who were at liberty to attend did so in uniform. Constable McKenna was stationed in Toowoomba and was much respected both in and out of the force.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3542306

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Lindsay James FORSYTHE

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Lindsay James FORSYTHE

Victoria Police Force

Regd. # 15981

Rank: Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Essendon, Ascot Vale Crime Car Squad, OIC – Maldon Police Station

Service: From ? ? ? to 22 June 1983 = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour – however –

Awarded the Victoria Police Star ( posthumously )

Born: 17 April 1950

Died on: Wednesday 22 June 1983

Cause: Murdered – shot ( shotgun )

Age: 33

Funeral date: Monday 27 June 1983

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner, Moreland City, Victoria

Grave location: C of E Section C, Grave 1605

buried with Jean Sutherland FORSYTHE – aged 91, born: 27 Aug 1923 Died: 7 Oct 2014

Memorial at: ?

LINDSAY IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

Funeral location: ?

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Senior Constable Lindsay Forsythe was lured to a late night ambush at a secluded location in country Victoria in response to a false burglary report. When he arrived at the unoccupied residence he was fatally shot, but returned fire striking his assailant four times before he died.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of Constable Forsythe’s wife and a fellow police officer, Senior Constable Leigh Michael Lawson ( 27 ), who were having an affair.

Both were convicted and Lawson was sentenced to life imprisonment, while Gayle Forsythe received five years imprisonment on the lesser charge of manslaughter.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131851384?searchTerm=%22senior%20constable%20james%22&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc|||l-decade=198

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/124997777?searchTerm=%22senior%20constable%20james%22&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc|||l-decade=198

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122500351?searchTerm=%22senior%20constable%20james%22&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc|||l-decade=198

Police Dog WILSON

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Police Dog WILSON

Late of ?

Australian Federal Police

Northern Territory Police Force

Regd. #

Rank: Drug Detection Dog

Stations: ?, AFP – ( November 2013 ), Alice Springs ( from November 2013 ), Darwin ( September 2016 )

Service: From ? ? ? to 15 May 2017 = ? years Service

Awards: ?

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Monday 15 May 2017

Age: ?

Cause: Cancer

Event location: ?, N.T.

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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RIP Wilson,
Thank You for your service

????End of Watch – Wilson

Today we sadly say farewell to Drug Detection Dog Wilson.
Wilson moved to the NT from the Australian Federal Police in November 2013.
He took up duty in Alice Springs, where he worked diligently to stop the flow of drugs into the NT, which included policing the cross border jurisdictions.
Looking for a seachange, Wilson moved to Darwin in September 2016 where he served the Greater Darwin region, including the remote communities of the Top End.
Wilson was involved in drug seizures on a daily basis including several large scale busts across the NT.
Sadly, last week, Wilson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that was beyond treatment.
Wilson, a tireless worker, a true gentleman, you will be sorely missed.

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New Recruits Join the Darwin Dog Operations Unit

Friday 13-Dec-2013 10:37

Drug Detection Dogs April, Astra and Cougar were born and bred by the Australian Customs Narcotic Detection Dogs breeding program in Melbourne.

After completing the Australian Customs puppy walker scheme, they passed all testing to become Drug Detection Dogs. The next phase of training for the puppies was the basic drug detection course undertaken by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) K9 unit in Canberra.

Senior Constable Tyron Bellman and Senior Constable Luke Lamb have joined the Darwin Dog Operations Unit, and attended the AFP K9 training facility in Canberra for 10 weeks, returning with five new dogs. Two dogs, Wilson and Yeti, have been posted to Alice Springs. April, Astra and Cougar will remain in Darwin.

Drug Detection Dog Cougar has been re-teamed with Senior Constable Richard O’Brien who will retire his operational Drug Detection Dog, Puma, sometime next year.

The Dog Operation Unit Instructor, Sergeant David Young, recently completed the re-teaming of Wilson and Yeti in Alice Springs, and has spent the last week in Darwin with the AFP Instructors completing the training for April, Astra and Cougar.

Labradors April, Astra and Cougar are all two years of age. They have been trained to locate methamphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin.

“All five new dogs have shown impressive skill in drug detection and I am very pleased with the quality of these dogs,” said Sergeant David Young.

“April, Astra and Cougar have adapted well from the pristine environment of the AFP K9 training facility in Canberra to the Darwin environment, acclimatising to the humidity and heat without any issues.

“The heat and humidity is a big factor at the moment and the dogs are working extremely well. All going to plan these dogs will be able to serve the Darwin and remote areas of the Northern Territory for the next six to seven years and will potentially detect many illegal substances.”

April, Astra and Cougar will complete their NT Police induction training this week, officially graduating at the rank of Drug Detection Dog, attached to the Darwin Dog Operations Unit.

http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/Media-Centre/Media-releases/2013/December/13/New-Recruits-Join-the-Darwin-Dog-Operations-Unit.aspx

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John Ashley BALLANTYNE

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John Ashley BALLANTYNE APM

Late of ?

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. # 6147

Rank: Detective Superintendent

acting State Commander

Stations: ?, Northam, CIB, AFP – Solomon Islands & East Timor,

Pilbara District Office ( Crime Manager ),

State Manager of Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission ( ACIC ), acting State Commander

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = 38+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 16 June 1993

Australian Police Medal, APM – granted 26 January 2015

Education: University of New England – Grad. Cert. Management 2014

Australian Institute of Company Directors – Grad AICD, Board Directorship – 2010

Charles Sturt University – Bachelor of Policing – Criminal Investigations – 2009

Australian Institute of Police Management – Grad. Cert. Applied Management – 2007

Edith Cowan University – Mast of Business Admin. ( MBA ) – 2007

Edit Cowan University – Grad. Dip.. Management Studies – Management – 2005

Charles Sturt University – Grad. Cert. police Management – 1998

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 2 May 2017

Age: ?

Cause: Cancer – pancreatic

Event location: ?

Event date: Tuesday 2 May 2017

Funeral date: Monday 8 May 2017 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Karrakatta Cemetery, Railway Rd, Karrakatta, WA, 6010

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO

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38-years in policing including community policing, criminal investigation, project management, district management, overseas policing (Solomon Islands & Timor Leste), and national investigations (Australian Crime Commission). Currently working as acting Commander (State Commander)

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BALLANTYNE:
The Funeral Cortege for Acting Commander John Ballantyne of WA Police will arrive at the main entrance of KARRAKATTA Cemetery, Railway Road, Karrakatta at 10.30am on MONDAY (8.05.2017) for a Cremation Service.

No flowers by request.

Donations to Pancare would be appreciated.

231 GRAND PROMENADE DIANELLA 9229 7700
WA Family Owned
www.bowraodea.com.au

Published in The West Australian on May 4, 2017

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185279341#sthash.RGVgQFwx.dpuf

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BALLANTYNE:
WA Police Union
Members are invited to attend the Memorial Service for our Member John Ballantyne 6147 at KARRAKATTA Cemetery on MONDAY (08.05.2017) at 10.30am.

Published in The West Australian on May 5, 2017

http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185290561&fhid=14376&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.eGWDQ1tm.dpuf

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BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
I remember your smile, The things you would say, I treasured the hours we spent every day.

The laughs we had, the secrets we shared, The love you gave, the way you cared.

You left a place no one can fill, I miss you, John, and always will.

Life goes on; we know it’s true, But not the same without you.

Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will treasure the memories we have of you.

All our love Vicki, Shannan, Michael, Charlotte, Harper, Curtis and Gemma.

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

JB although I only had the privilidge of working with you for a short time, you become a great mentor to me. Despite what you were facing, you were always there for a chat, a vent or common sense advice to put things into perspective. A truly kind and selfless man, I will miss you. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and family and Mike and Ang.

Monday, 8 May 2017

Don’t forget your mobile phone, not the one in the dunny, the one I bought you from the toy store. I missed you when you left Northam.

Sunday, 7 May 2017

Pete, Dianne & All Johns Family,

Wishing you Peace to bring Comfort, Courage to face the days ahead & Loving memories to Forever hold in your Hearts. REST IN PEACE John. Jules Ursh Renee & Simone

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of happy times with one of life’s special people. Our deepest sympathy to Vicki and Family and Peter.

Love Julie and Family

Monday, 8 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of our former colleague Detective Superintendent John Ballantyne former State Manager of the ACIC WA Office. He will be remembered.
Rest in Peace friend and colleague.

Chris Dawson CEO and all ACIC staff.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
Regimental 6147. Fond memories of my partner in crime at the illustrious CIB. JB, we shared a lot of experiences, always challenging, sometimes dangerous, and you faced it all with a wry smile and sense of humour. Heartfelt sympathy to Vicki and family on the loss of a true gentleman.

Brad Gorman.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
JB, you were a best friend, a mentor and a brother to me and Godfather to my Son. What greater honour that when a man moves forward, he leaves behind in each of us, the best of what he was. A defender, protector, supporter, victor, a warrior. The last of the breed from a bygone era. Sincere condolences to VJ, Peter and families. RIP Digger

Sulli and family

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Farewell to our dear friend JB now resting peacefully. Treasured memories of good times spent together. Heartfelt sympathy to Vicki and family.

Til we meet again.

Shayne and Sally

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
JB, always with a smirk, always ready with a witty (or not so witty) remark. We had great fun JB, it was an honour.

Mark Wall.

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Sincere condolences to Vicki and family on the sad passing of a fine gentleman. A wonderful mentor, colleague and friend who will be missed by many. R.I.P.
Col, Jo and Erin Johnson

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
Sincere sympathy to Vicki and family. JB was an inspirational and dedicated leader. R I P.
South Metropolitan DMT

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): The staff at Beaconsfield Primary School wish to send their deepest sympathy to Vicki and family on the loss of John. May you find comfort in your precious memories.

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley) APM:
It was hard to let you go, given we’d had each others back for 20 plus years but I know you are in a better place. You fought courageously till the end and we will miss you greatly. We hope you’re enjoying the Police star that Henry chose for his “Big Good John”. We love you dearly and will meet again.

Mike, Angie, Henry and Molly Bell xxxx

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): When the sun says goodbye to the earth, it leaves a beautiful sunset as a gift. When friends say goodbye to each other they leave mementos of everlasting memories. Goodbye my friend, I will miss you and remember you always.

To Vicki and family
With heartfelt sympathy to you as we remember a life so well lived. A life that leaves a legacy of joy, pride and pleasure, a loving lasting memory you will treasure always.Pat xx

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague John Ballantyne Registered Number 6147.
Deepest sympathy to all his loved ones.

Thursday, 4 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John) 6147:
In memory of a respected colleague, treasured friend and former Committee Member.
John’s contribution will never be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and family.
WA Police Commissioned Officers’ Mess.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
Much loved nephew of Shirley and Bernard (dec), cousin of Tim.
Will be dearly missed.
Condolences to his family.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Sympathy and love to Vicki-May and family. John your battle is over, no more pain you’re at peace now.

Love Mum, Dad (dec) and Family.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): Uncle to Ashleigh. Now at peace with your brother, David. He will care for you now. Trish and Ashleigh

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John A):
Dearly loved nephew of Joan and Don (dec), loved cousin of Esme, Tom, Jan, Rob, Matt and Mitchell. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and Peter.
Always remembered

Friday, 5 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of our nephew and cousin. Taken far too soon.

Love Aunty Rhonda, Uncle Don, Cathy, Donna, Jane, Lara and Families.

Thursday, 4 May 2017

BALLANTYNE (John):
Our little brother passed away 2nd May, 2017. He is now at rest at peace. His troubles are now behind him, his battles are over, may he rest in peace.

Peter and Dianne.

– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/thewest-au/john-ballantyne-condolences/185279324?&page=3#sthash.O38z21NZ.dpuf

Funeral Director Info

Published in The West Australian on May 4, 2017

http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185279324#sthash.bu6WM96l.dpuf

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Police seize drugs ‘destined for WA leavers’

Posted 18 Nov 2016, 7:12pm

WA Police have seized more than 150 packages containing illicit drugs, in a four day blitz in the lead up to Leaver’s week.

The packages contained mostly methamphetamine, but also ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, cannabis and a range of other drugs.

Acting Commander John Ballantyne said many of the intended recipients would now face charges including possession and possession with intent to supply.

“Some of the intended recipients have been identified as being 17 and 18 years old, so it is not unreasonable to suggest that some of those drugs could have been destined for Leavers,” he said.

“What I do know is that none of those drugs will make it to Leavers.”

The organised crime squad and canine unit were involved in the operation targeting drugs sent through the post.

Police said they were still trying to determine whether the drugs were purchased online and whether they came from interstate, overseas or a combination of both.

The purpose of the operation was to limit the amount of drugs on the street during Leavers, which begins on Monday.

The seizures ranged from small packages to larger ones, including 100 ecstasy tablets, 84 grams of amphetamine, 87.5 grams MDMA powder and 100 LSD tabs.

Acting Commander Ballantyne once again urged parents to talk to their children about the dangers associated with illicit drugs.

“It’s up to parents to talk to their leavers now to make sure they make the right decisions, not the wrong ones, a bad decision now could lead to implications into the future which could have far reaching consequences.”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/police-seize-drugs-destined-for-wa-leavers/8038942

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PERTHNOW,

January 26, 2015 1:24pm

FIVE of the State’s police officers have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

Superintendent John Ballantyne, Superintendent Brad Royce, Inspector Kerry French, Inspector Kim Travers and Sergeant Jodie Pearson have all been awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal.

Superintendent John Ballantyne

Superintendent Ballantyne has served the WA Police with distinction for 37 years.

During this time he has led the way in metropolitan and regional community policing, state and

national criminal investigations, corporate project management, overseas peacekeeping and district management.

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New inspectors join Pilbara district office

Two new inspectors have joined the Pilbara police district office in Karratha.

Ken Nicolson will be supervising police stations in West Pilbara.

John Ballantyne will oversee crime management and governance.

They are replacing Inspector Craig Lockhart who has moved to Perth and Inspector Phil Clews who is moving to Broome.

Inspector Ballantyne has just returned from a stint with the Australian Federal Police in the Solomon Islands and East Timor.

His role in the Pilbara will be to “police the police”.

Inspector Ballantyne says his new role will provide a challenge.

“It’s to ensure that the police within the Pilbara adhere to the policies and the procedures of the WA Police Service and indeed the statute laws set by Government,” he said.

http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?/news/australia/wa/northwa/200704/s1909769.htm

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Kenneth Francis RICH

| 19/05/2017

Kenneth Francis RICH

Late of ?

Victoria Police Force

Regd. # 22376

Rank: Sergeant

Stations: ?, Berwick, Narre Warren ( 25 years ) – death

Service: From ? ? 1980 to 14 April 2017 = 37 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 26 March 1998

Born: ? ? 1962

Died on: Friday 14 April 2017

Age: 55

Cause: Motor Vehicle Collision – Push Bike rider

Event location: Princes Hwy near Dore Rd, Pakenham, Victoria

Event date: Friday 14 April 2017

Funeral date: Wednesday 26 April 2017 at noon

Funeral location: Victoria Police Academy, Glen Waverley

Police Honours

At the conclusion of the Service the cortege will leave for the Gembrook Cemetery, Blackwood Lane, Gembrook arriving at approx. 2.30 p.m.

To help celebrate Ken’s life and to reflect his love of the Sydney Swans, please wear

a touch of red and white.

No flowers by request.

A donation in memory of Ken may be made to the Amy Gillett Foundation.

Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.

Buried at: Gembrook Cemetery,

Memorial located at: ?

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RICH – Sergeant Ken Rich

Taken too soon Husband and soul mate to his loving wife Kerry.

Devoted and loving Dad to Samantha, Charlene, Jacinta, Crystal and Brandon.
Cherished Memories
Forever In Our Hearts
x

xxxxx

Our dearest Ken, we have always thought of you as a son.

Thank you for the love and care you have always given to all the family.
‘‘How we will miss you’’
Love always — Doug (dec) and Nan. xo

RICH – Ken

What a loving, caring family man you were. Always willing to help.

We all looked up to you for guidance. We will miss your passion for the Sydney Swans.

– Tracey and Gary, Kellie and Kaycee.

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Some info:

Ken Rich was promoted to Sgt. at Narre Warren where he has been for the past 25 years. Before that, he worked at Berwick. He was one of the original sergeants at Narre Warren.

Tributes:

Ken I am so lost for words. You were a fixture at Narre and I always loved to catch up with you personally or by phone. You were never too busy to help me out or have a laugh. A special colleague for so many years. Called home too early. Rest in peace and pride for your many years of service. Condolences to family, friends and colleagues. – Barb Rawlings

All the love for the Rich family. Sammy Rich Jacinta Rich Charlene Rich. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family. R.I.P Mr. Ken Rich – Delmar Dimay Limosnero

Deepest sympathy to Ken’s family. Your keen wit and sense of right and wrong will be missed. Your legacy is the good you did over the years of your service. Remembered with respect. – Ron Gardner

Great bloke. We were mates years ago in the job. At each other’s 21st and had the same circle of friends and parties. I regret that I have not seen Kenny for many years. RIP brother. Taken far too soon. – Brian Igoe

R.I.P. Ken, your work is now done!

You were a gentleman and a great Cop.

It was a pleasure to have served with you.

To the Rich family, be very proud of Ken.

Trev Beattie (22472)

What a wonderful man. So terribly sorry for your loss Jacinta, Crystal and family. I remember him very fondly. – Kristine Baird van Ruiten

As a JP who works at Narre Warren Police Station, I send condolences to Ken’s family and all officers at the station. – Margaret Tinschert

RIP Sergeant Ken Rich. From all members at the Beechworth police station. – Geoff PS

Omg jacinta!!!!! So so sorry to hear about your loss, cant imagine how you are feeling or what you are going through! Thinking of you and your family at this devistating time 🙁 big hugs xxxxxxxxxx – Chookie Chook

RIP from the staff of Pakenham Hills Primary School – Paul Taylor

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‘His kids were his world’: Family of veteran police officer Ken Rich killed in bike crash share grief

Timna Jacks, Melissa Cunningham

A heartbroken relative of an off-duty police officer who was hit by a ute while cycling with his daughter in Melbourne’s south-east on Good Friday says his family were “his world” and he was on the cusp of retiring when he was killed.

The pair was riding east on the Princes Highway, near Dore Road, at Pakenham when the officer, Sergeant Ken Rich, was hit by a Toyota Hilux ute about 8.50am.

Ken Rich surrounded by his brother, sister and cousins on his graduation day from the police force. Photo: Supplied

Sergeant Rich’s daughter cared for him at the scene until an ambulance arrived.

Paramedics worked on him for about an hour, but he died at the scene.

His devastated cousin Sue Dickson said the father-of-five loved nothing more than spending time with his wife Kerry and their adult children Samantha, Charlene, Jacinta, Crystal and Brandon.

“His kids were his world,” Ms Dickson said.

“He was involved in all their activities as they were growing up and coached many kids in the Pakenham area.”

“He was a real family man and loved being at home with his wife and kids.”

Sergeant Ken Rich pictured celebrating his birthday with his cousin and close friend Sue Dickson. Photo: Supplied

Ms Dickson said she’d grown up with Sergeant Rich and the pair remained close, sharing every birthday together.

“We were born two days apart,” she said.

“Our mothers are identical twins so we grew up together (and we) saw each other almost every day.”

Ms Dickson said the devoted father and police officer had confided in her recently about the increasing pressures of his work and his desire to retire soon.

“The last few real conversations I had with him made me realise how much the police force got him down,” she said.

“He hated the youth suicide problem and the fact that many young people were not growing up in a loving family environment any more.”

By others that knew him, Sergeant Rich was remembered as a “real personality” and a highly regarded law enforcement officer .

“He was out enjoying Good Friday with his family as most people are across the country,” Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said.

Sergeant Rich, had only taken up cycling in recent years.

“The family is heartbroken. They are dealing with the loss of a husband and a father,” Mr Hill said.

The officer had been in the force since 1980 and worked at the Narre Warren police station for 25 years.

Sergeant Rich was in “the twilight of his policing career” and “looking forward to retirement, looking forward to spending time with his wife and children … looking forward to travel and all of those things on our bucket list when we come to the end of our careers,” Mr Hill said.

His colleagues were devastated at the tragic news.

“They have lost one of their members, one of their leaders, their friend,” Mr Hill said.

“He was certainly well respected and well regarded … a member that was full of life, affable, a real personality around our police station.”.

“Road trauma; it doesn’t discriminate.”

Sergeant Rich’s friends and acquaintances have left tributes on social media for him.

“A good man lost his life today,” Simon Yeo said.

“Ken was swimming coach to our boys and President of the Cardinia Piranhas Swim Club. RIP.”

Mandy Yeo wrote: “RIP Ken our thoughts with you and your family.”

Angie King described him as a “wonderful man, brave, kind”.

“Rest in peace, Ken Rich,” she said.

“Thank you.”

The officer and his daughter were cycling east, on the shoulder of the highway in a 100km/h zone.

The ute was also travelling east when it struck the officer, police said.

It has been reported the ute was trying to overtake the cyclists, when the side mirror of the vehicle hit Sergeant Rich.

The driver of the ute, a 58-year-old man from Pakenham, was not injured. He stayed at the scene and was assisting police with their inquiries.

Major collision investigation unit detectives are working to determine the cause of the crash.

Secretary of the Victorian Police Association, Sergeant Wayne Gatt sent his condolences to the officer’s family.

“Earlier today, we learnt that one of our members was tragically killed in a road accident,” he said.

“For the member’s family, friends and close policing colleagues, the Easter period will now always be tinged with sadness. Our prayers and condolences are with them all, at this very difficult time.”

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/his-kids-were-his-world-family-of-veteran-police-officer-ken-rich-killed-in-bike-crash-share-grief-20170415-gvlgme.html

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Catherine Wall RIP Sergeant Ken Rich & condolences to his wife & family & his daughter who was there, May God bless & protect her & also the driver of the car from the little I have heard it WAS an accident & I can only “imagine” the agonies this poor man is going through & will continue to endure, so sad .

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Daniel Gabriel Yet a couple weeks ago the Victorian government announced that it has no immediate plans to introduce a minimum passing distance law for vehicles overtaking cyclists despite other states bringing it in. RIP

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Rose Nelanj RIP Sgt RICH. A stalwart man if ever there was one. I am fairly sure the world stopped turning for just a second when you left it behind. May you watch over us now from a better place, where peace and kindness rein. Loving thoughts and prayers for your family Ken and for your brave and loving daughter, who was by your side.

Like · Reply · 1 · April 16 at 8:37pm

Bruce Rigoni Very sad, a great man. I worked with Ken at Narre Warren

Like · Reply · 4 · April 16 at 9:17am · Edited

Denisse Budding It is time to rest, you have done your community, family and your peers proud. God Bless

Like · Reply · 2 · April 14 at 10:06pm

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RICH, Sergeant Ken

RICH Sergeant Ken Rich

Taken too soon

Husband and soul mate to his loving wife Kerry.

Devoted and loving Dad to Samantha, Charlene, Jacinta, Crystal and Brandon.

Cherished Memories Forever

In Our Hearts x

xxxxx

For Funeral details please see a later Herald Sun, or contact: Nielsen Funerals 5623 2771

www. nielsenfunerals. com. au

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 19/04/2017

RICH. Sergeant Kenneth. 22376

Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill on behalf of all staff within Victoria Police Southern Metro Region express heartfelt condolences and offer our deepest sympathy to the family on the tragic passing of our much respected colleague and valued friend.

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 22/04/2017

RICH. Ken.

Sending love and thoughts to Kerrie and family.

We will remember Ken as a caring and kind nephew and cousin.

Carty-Salmon family.

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Published in Herald Sun on 19/04/2017

RICH. Ken.

Taken too soon Apr. 14, 2017

Valued workmate and friend for 20 years.

The Sergeant’s office at Narre Warren has lost a favourite son.

Deepest sympathy to Kerry and family.

Rest in Peace, Mate.

Rod and Elaine Threlfall.

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Published in Herald Sun on 19/04/2017

RICH. Ken. The President, Executive and Members of The Police Association mourn the passing of Sergeant Rich and extend their deepest sympathy to his family.

At Rest

Obituaries

Published in Herald Sun on 19/04/2017

RICH Sergeant Kenneth Rich

Our dearest Ken, we have always thought of you as a son. Thank you for the love and care you have always given to all the family.

“How we will miss you”

Love always Doug (dec. ) and Nan. xo

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Published in Herald Sun on 19/04/2017

RICH. Kenneth Francis. Sergeant 22376

The Chief Commissioner, Officers, Employees of Victoria Police Force regret the tragic death of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

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Published in Herald Sun on 19/04/2017

http://www.oliverose.com.au/notice/388432023/view

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Matthew WILLIAMS

| 19/05/2017

Matthew WILLIAMS

Late of Fairlight

New South Wales Police Force

DPP 7

Regd. # 34897

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 22 December 2002?

Stations: ?, City Central G.D’s ( 2001 – 2003 ) – Death

Service: From ? ? pre December 2002? to 17 July 2003 = 7+ months Service

Awards: Nil

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Thursday 17 July 2003

Age: 26

Cause: Overdose – Heroin

Event location: at his home – Fairlight

Event date: Thursday 17 July 2003

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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Mysterious death sparks questions

By John Kidman and Sean Berry
August 3 2003
The Sun-Herald

A brief is being prepared for the coroner on the baffling overdose death of a young Sydney police officer, with detectives unable to discount the possibility he met with foul play.

The tragedy has also sparked a crisis of confidence within the force’s elite Special Crimes and Internal Affairs branch (SCIA), following claims that repeat warnings about the constable running off the rails were ignored.

City Central general duties officer Matthew Williams was found dead at his Fairlight home unit on the city’s northern beaches 17 days ago, The Sun-Herald has learned.

Sources close to the investigation say he was discovered by his flatmate – also a police officer – with two isolated needle marks in his arm and a used syringe beside his bed.

Suicide and misadventure have not been ruled out, but detectives are also said to be considering the extraordinary prospect that the 26-year-old policeman was deliberately injected with a lethal dose of heroin – known within the criminal fraternity as a “hot shot”.

Internal affairs and crime scene investigators are understood to have spent almost five hours combing the apartment without finding any further trace of the drugs that killed him or other incriminating evidence.

Williams was thought to have spent the night before he died drinking with workmates into the early hours of the morning.

“There was talk about him heading up to the [Kings] Cross afterwards,” one said on condition of anonymity. “But that’s the last anyone knows about what happened.”

On Friday, senior detectives from Manly, the nearest command to where Williams’s body was found, spent the morning speaking to his parents, Robert and Mary Williams, at their home in Sydney’s inner-west.

The couple is still too distraught to speak about the case.

A spokeswoman for NSW Police Commissioner Ken Moroney said on Friday he was unable to comment on the incident while it was before the coroner.

However, a Sun-Herald investigation has found that Williams had been the subject of a series of police intelligence reports alleging his involvement with party drugs and the inner-city club scene.

Last year, Mr Moroney announced plans to thwart corruption by profiling at-risk officers and intervening to save their careers before they did the wrong thing.

An ongoing audit of internal corruption complaints by SCIA has revealed that hundreds of complaints are not being acted upon.

In Williams’s case, at least one of his colleagues is alleged to have referred to his association with staff at the Cross’s notorious Stripperama, the same club where four off-duty police officers were savagely bashed in June.

Williams’s City Central colleagues spoke warmly of him yesterday.

“He was popular, really popular,” one told The Sun-Herald.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/02/1059480602077.html

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Warren John MATHESON

| 19/05/2017

Warren John MATHESON

Late of Reynella, S.A.

South Australia Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank: Constable

Stations: Darlington, Glenelg & Christies Beach

Service: From 20 June 1974 to 29 March 1982 = 7+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 6 June 1957

Died on: 29 March 1982

Age: 24

Cause: Motor Vehicle Collision – Driver – Urgent Duty

Event location: Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North

Funeral date: 1 April 1982

Funeral location: Mt Gambier, S.A.

Buried at: Carinya Gardens Cemetery, Mt Gambier

Memorial located at: ?

Warren Matheson had two small children when he died. The mother ( Barbara ) of those two small children kept in close contact with the parents of Warren after his death and are still in contact to this day. Warrens, now adult children ( Brett, 38 & Hayley, 36 ) ( in 2017) and their mother ( Barbara ) travelled from Qld to Mt Gambier in November 2016 and visited the grave of Warren. Warren now has two grandsons, now aged 5 & 1. The memory of Warren is still alive and the family will never forget the loss.

Warren Mathesons' now adult children ( Hayley, 36 & Brett, 38 ) ( as of 2017) as seen in November 2016 with Warrens' two grandsons, now aged 5 & 1. — Warren Mathesons’ now adult children ( Hayley, 36 & Brett, 38 ) ( as of 2017) as seen in November 2016 with Warrens’ two grandsons, now aged 5 & 1.

This photo is Warrens parents Ian and Maureen Matheson ( seated ) with the family celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary November 2016.

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March 29, 1982 | Two young constables, Warren John Matheson, 24, and Matthew John Payne, 22, died after the vehicle they were pursuing through Adelaide’s south-western suburbs swerved into their police car. Police subsequently charged the driver of the pursed vehicle with a number of very serious driving offences.

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Police honour their comrades

By Fred Smith (Cross Media Reporter)

Community members joined Limestone Coast police at a ceremony at the Mt Gambier Police Station on Thursday for the National Police Remembrance Day.

The presence of riderless horse at a ceremony at the Mt Gambier Police Station on Thursday was a time-honoured way of paying respects to the fallen.

Such gestures have been hallmarks of military and State funerals since the nineteenth century.

Local officers arranged for the riderless horse with boots reversed in its stirrups to be part of the annual religious ceremony to mark National Police Remembrance Day.

The 16-year-old grey horse called “Limelight” was formerly a part of the South Australian Police Mounted Cadre.

In retirement, “Limelight” was brought to Mt Gambier by its former rider Senior Constable Stephanie Cooper.

After nine years with the Mounted Cadre, Senior Constable Cooper is now on general police duties in Mt Gambier.

She rode another horse “Star of Courage” to the ceremony while “Limelight” was led to it by Constable Barb Bushell.

The two horses stood guard while community members and police honoured those who had given their lives in the line of duty.

The wreath layers at the 45 minute ceremony included local resident Maureen Matheson.

She laid a floral tribute in memory of her eldest son, Warren John Matheson, who was killed while on police duty in Adelaide in 1982.

At the time of his death, he was a 24-year-old married father with an infant son and daughter.

He was laid to rest in the Carinya Gardens Cemetery in Mount Gambier.

Mrs Matheson said another young officer from this region was killed in the same motor vehicle collision which claimed the life of her son.

“He was 22-year-old Constable Matthew Payne, of Rendelsham.

“Matthew was not supposed to be on traffic duties with Warren on this day but his regular partner could not make this shift.

“Matthew is buried at Rendelsham.

“I have been coming to these annual ceremonies for several years.

“One has been held at Warren’s grave while another took place at the Rendelsham cemetery.

“In recent years, we have been holding the ceremony here at Mt Gambier,” said Mrs Matheson.

The other wreath layers were representatives of the Limestone Coast Police Local Service Area, SA Police Legacy, Mt Gambier City Council, District Council of Grant, MFS, SA Ambulance Service and the Rotary Club of Mt Gambier West.

A wreath was also placed on Constable Payne’s grave later in the day by Sergeant Richard Murphy, of the SA Police Legacy.

The master of ceremonies in Mt Gambier was Sergeant Andy Stott while the prayers were led by Police Chaplain and Mt Gambier Anglican parish priest, the Reverend Canon Brian Ashworth.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/09/29/3025054.htm

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Matthew John PAYNE

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Matthew John PAYNE

Late of Rendelsham

South Australia Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank: Constable

Stations: ?

Service: From ? ? ? to 29 March 1982 = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: 29 March 1982

Age: 22

Cause: Motor Vehicle Collision – Drive – Urgent Duty

Event location: Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: Rendelsham – near Millicent

Memorial located at: ?

MATTHEW is mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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March 29, 1982 | Two young constables, Warren John Matheson, 24, and Matthew John Payne, 22, died after a vehicle they were pursuing through Adelaide’s south-western suburbs swerved into their police car. Police subsequently charged the driver of the pursed vehicle with a number of very serious driving offences.