Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 21 September 1979 (No.130), page 4775
ANY person having any claims upon the estate of GERARD PETER JOHNSTON, late of Randwick, who died on 11th January, 1979, must send particulars of his claim to the administrators, Francis Norman Johnston and Kathleen Therese Johnston, c.o. Laurence & Laurence, 54 Carrington Street, Sydney, on or before 4th December, 1979. The administrators will distribute the assets in the estate, having regard only to the claims of which at that date they have notice. Letters of administration were granted in New South Wales on 27th June, 1979. LAURENCE & LAURENCE, Solicitors, 54 Carrington Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000 (D.X. 115).
David was a great guy. Very sad, thoughts are with his family and friends and the team in Honiara.
He was married with one son and two girls.
Raymond Ferjallah MALKOUN
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Raymond Ferjallah MALKOUN
SERVING MEMBER
AKA Ray
Late of Rydalmere, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # DPP 23 ( Class 296 )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 41164
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 14 December 2005
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective SenCon
Stations: ?, Eastern Beaches LAC – GD’s, Eastern Beaches LAC – CI duties from 2009, State Crime Command – Organised Crime Directorate CI duties from 2013 – Death
Service: From 14 December 2005 to14 October 2019 = 14 years Service
Beloved Husband of Renee.
Adored Father of Frank and Melinda.
Loving Son of Frank and Melba.
Aged 35 years
Will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Raymond will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 40 Alice Street, Harris Park, Tuesday 15th October 2019
commencing at 10:30am.
At the conclusion of the Mass, the Cortege will proceed to Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Publication: The Daily Telegraph
Ray suffered from Cancer and, as a result had one of his legs amputated but still had the courage and motivation to attend ‘the job’.
Unfortunately Ray took a turn for the worst recently and subsequently passed away.
Ray is the father of two young children.
We wish Ray’s children, family and friends all of our deepest condolences.
Now out of pain.
Nothing further is known of this man, his career, life or death at the time of publication.
Cal
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Richard Laurence MARTIN
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Richard Laurence MARTIN
AKA Dick, Dicki
Late of Sylvania, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 242
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 26743
Rank: Police Training – commenced 30 July 1989
Probationary Constable – appointed 18 January 1991
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant?
Stations: ?, Kogarah GDs ( 1988 ), Mounted Police Unit – State Planning Unit ( 1992 – onwards – still Serving )
Service: From? ? December 1988to10 October 2019 = 30+ years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Monday 11 October 1965
Died on: Thursday 10 October 2019 about 3.40pm
Age: 53 yrs 11mths 29 days. ( 1 day short of his 54th birthday )
Cause: Cancer – Stomach & Liver
Event location: Home with family
Event date: Thursday 10 October 2019
Funeral date: Thursday 17 October 2019 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 389 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah, NSW
Wake location: TBA
Funeral Parlour: Olsens Family Funerals, 02 9545 3477
Buried at: TBA
Memorial located at: A pub at Bathurst, where Dick enjoyed a drink during the Bathurst Races each year, had a section of the Hotel renamed the ” Dick Martin Beer Garden ” in honour of Dicki.
DICK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
DICK IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills – But should be ( by 2020 )
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side October 10, 2019.
Late of Sylvania.
Beloved husband of Trish.
Adored father of Ben and Daniel.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Aged 53 Years
Dearly Loved By All Who Knew Him
Requiem Mass for the repose of RICHARD’S soul will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10:30am
Published in St George & Sutherland on Oct. 16, 2019
8 October 2019
A ‘family‘ member of the Kogarah dayswas extremely ill and did not make the rest of the week.
Richard ‘Dicki’ Martin. Approximately 4 weeks ago, was not feeling well and was diagnosed with Stage 4 Stomach cancer and liver cancer. Dick is at home in palliative care.
You may all remember he went to the mounted unit, and is still attached to the State Planning Unit.
Gregor Dumbrell: Oh wow that is terrible. So sad to hear. Great guy. Haven’t seen him for a few years. Fellow 242 member. Thanks for sharing xx
David Draper: Gregor Dumbrell – good bloke. Another of our class
Mick Holmes: Really sad news, always a real character, liked by everyone, would like to get in contact, can anyone please PM me with a contact No.
Tracey Kearns: What terrible news for him and his family. Thinking of him x
Ian Logue: Sad, sad news, Richard was a real nice bloke to work the truck and the station with. Please keep us informed.
Greta Rae: That is very sad news, sending him all our love. X
Robert Gillespie: Dicky is a champion and doesn’t deserve this. Very sad news.
Kevin Stewardsen: Sorry to hear the news. Always a laugh with dick on the shift.
Margo Starr-Sizzle: Such sad news , one of the greats , thoughts to him and his family at this hard time
Mick Lee: Bloody Hell ????
Champion bloke to work with.????
Lee Howell: Saw him just over a week ago walking very slowly through the SPC. A bit bent, a bit slower but same cheek and laughter about a few things. Facing it unbelievably strong with a lot of the ‘it is what it is’ attitude and a laugh. Great guy and I like many just hope he is as comfortable as is possible. Tough on his mum as well, lost Dicky’s older brother when we were all teenagers. Not supposed to happen this way.
Garry Law: So sorry to hear that news. A great bloke and he was often my Reserve Constable. He had me enthralled one Night Shift telling me about his time working at Spendthrift Stud Farm in Kentucky and all the famous American racehorses he saw. We had some great young Police in those days and he was one of them.
Steve Papworth: That’s terrible news Dicky is one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet.
Brett Farragher: I am shocked and saddened by the news that Dickie is sick. I always wondered what happened to him. I always thought I would catch up to him again one day and talk about the old days. He was always such a good guy to be around and he made me laugh. I have some great memories of our time at Kogarah. Shitty, shitty news.
Ford Scarelane: Shit I only saw him the other week … a true gentleman… always had time for a chat …. that sucks big time …. fuck cancer!!!!
David Longfield#Toby Lindsay
Toby LindsayDavid Longfield that’s crap mate
Rebecca Carven: So sorry to hear this devastating news …. will pray for him and his family. Thank you for sharing xx
Da Vid Mudds: Such sad news, top bloke, loved working with Dicky in those Kogarah days, thoughts with him and his family.
Carl Reburg: Terrible news. Please pass on my thoughts if speaking with him. Groobs.
Gra Naps: That is terrible news. Thanks for passing this on. I have some great memories of working with him at Kogarah.
John Green: Sad to hear – such a short time from diagnosis to palliative…! I remember Dick well from Kogarah days and then the Mounties when I was in City East and OSG. Thanks for sharing the information.
Lee Greenstein: Sorry to hear this need I know the name can’t put s face to him any one got any pics of him
Gregory Moose McMahon: Thanks for the information. I contacted Craig MELVILLE. He is aware. He has spoken to Trish. But does not want to bother here too much. If you get any more news please let everyone now. Ta.
Sandra Parriott Thanks for the update.
John Elfes: Terrible news, please keep us posted.
David Draper Very sad news. Good bloke.
Sadly Dicki passed away during the evening of Thursday 10 October 2019.
Now at peace and out of pain.
May Trish, family and friends accept our condolences.
Dicki also played in the Cronulla / St George Police Football Team in years gone by.
Edward BARNETT
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Edward BARNETT
AKA ?
Late of Havelock, Victoria
Victoria Police Force
Regd. # 537
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Carisbrook – Death
Service: From? ? ?to1 February 1858 = ? years Service
Awards: Victoria Police Star – posthumously awarded on Thursday 1 August 2019
Born: ? ? 1828 – 1829
Died on: Monday 1 February 1858
Age: 29
Cause: Murdered – shot through the right lung – exited out the left lung ( no doubt – standing side on to the bullet )
Event location: White Hills goldfield, near Carisbrook, Victoria
Event date: Monday 1 February 1858 shortly after 1am
Funeral date: Tuesday 2 February 1858
Funeral location: Carisbrook Cemetery, Majorca Rd, Carisbrook, Victoria
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Carisbrook Cemetery, Majorca Rd, Carisbrook, Victoria
Methodist: Section 3, Row 9, Grave 15
Memorial located at: His Victoria Police Star is framed and hanging inside of Maryborough Police Station, Victoria
INSCRIPTION: Sacred to the Memory of Edward Barnett Native of Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland. Late Senior Constable of the Victoria Police. Who was shot dead while gallantly performing his duty in endeavouring to arrest an armed bushranger on the night of the 31 January 1858 on Havelock Diggings. This Tablet is erected by the chief Commissioner of Police, The Officers and Constables of the District as a mark of esteem and respect. “In the midst of life we are in death”
EDWARDIS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
ALMOST hidden by rubbish and weeds, a tombstone which was recently discovered in the Carisbrook cemetery recalls the story of a policeman who lost his life while gallantly pursuing an armed bushranger on the Havelock diggings in 1858.
The grave was found by Constable J. Casey, said residents of the district, who had been clearing the cemetery of weeds.
At the suggestion of police officials, it was decided to have the tombstone and grave renovated.
Half the cost was borne by the Chief Commissioner ( Brigadier-General Blarney ).
The Inscription on the stone had become almost unreadable, but it has been restored by recutting in a marble slab.
It reads as follows:
Sacred to the memory of
EDWARD BARNETT,
native of Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland,
Late Senior-constable of the Victoria police,
Who was shot dead whilst gallantly performing his duty to endeavouring to arrest an armed bushranger on the night of Jan. 31, 1858, on Havelock Diggings.
This tablet is erected by the Chief Commissioner of Police, the Officers and Constables of the district, as a mark of esteem and respect.
In the midst of Life we are in Death.
For official purposes, Senior-constable Brown, of Russell street, obtained the facts of Barnett’s death from newspaper files and police gazettes of 1858.
In those days Havelock went under the strange but pretty name of White Hills.
Thousands of adventurers flocked to the district when gold was discovered, and overnight, it seemed, every kind of crime was being freely committed. Life was cheaper than gold at White Hills.
The “hold-up” which resulted in the death of Senior-constable Barnett occurred early on the morning of February 1, 1858, according to records of the period, although the tombstones fixes the date as January 31.
Charles Lopez and his wife, who conducted the Gumtree Restaurant in a dimly lighted tent, were standing behind their improvised counter, checking the pile of money that had been received during the day.
Notes, silver, and gold-some of it won from the fields around them — had been sorted, and husband and wife were handling the money when three men suddenly rushed into the tent demanding liquor.
Lopez told them to “get out,” but they replied by dragging him into the street. What happened outside in the next few seconds is not known, but two shots were fired in quick succession. Mrs. Lopez ran after her husband, but could see nothing until she stumbled across the body of Senior-constable Barnett, who was then dying.
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A graphic story of the shooting was told to the coroner at the time by Henry Bradley the cook employed at the Gumtree.
He rushed out of the tent to see Lopez chasing three men. As they raced past a store owned by a man named Thomas, one of the men turned and fired, but the shot did not take effect.
Lopez caught up to the armed robber, and in the struggle that followed another shot was fired. Lopez reeled, evidently badly hurt, but in almost his last breath he slashed and stabbed the murderer with a large knife, inflicting terrible injuries, Lopez then fell back dead. The robber turned and ran again, but this time Bradley and Senior-constable Barnett, who had heard the first shot, gained on him rapidly.
Weakened by loss of blood from his knife wounds, the fugitive evidently perceived that escape was impossible. He stopped suddenly in his tracks, and fired what proved to be his last bullet point blank at Barnett, who was then only two yards away. Crying “0 God, I’m shot!” Barnett stumbled forward and dropped dead. He had been shot through the heart.
His last bullet gone, the murderer again tried to escape, but Bradley and some miners eventually captured him. He was taken to the Carisbrook police camp, where he died from the wounds inflicted by Lopez. The murderer’s name was reported to be Joseph Brooks, aged 56 years, a native of America.
The murders had a remarkable sequel, according to facts mentioned in a recent issue of the “Police Journal ( Victoria ).
” Barnett‘s death was deplored by many miners on the Havelock diggings. He bad been a popular and respected officer, and evidently as their own form of vengeance more than 1,500 miners set out to clear the township of “undesirables.”
They were in the mood for lynching.
Their first act was to set alight to a notorious place known as ” The Manchester. ” When nothing but ashes remained of this shanty, the mob marched through the town, and attacked the ” Star and Garter. ” No hand was stayed until the place had been wrecked. Liquor flowed into the street from broken bottles, jars, and barrels; and bonfires were made of the bedding and furniture.
The position of many places in White Hills looked desperate until a rumour of the finding of a wounded man at Tuckwell‘s called the howling mob away on a man hunt.
Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 – 1918),
Tuesday 9 February 1858, page 2
MURDER AT HAVELOCK.
FUNERAL OF THE POLICEMAN.
On Tuesday the remains of Edward Barnett the unfortunate police constable, were interred in the New Cemetery, at Carisbrook.
The body was followed to the grave by Mr. S S Furnell, officer in charge of the district, and Mr. Inspector Hare, of Maryborough, and the whole body of the police stationed at Carisbrook, as well as by several friends of the deceased and gentlemen of the neighbourhood, amongst whom were F Call, Esq., P.M., R. Southee, Esq, Chairman of the Municipality of Carisbrook, and other members of that body.
The burial service was read by Mr. Furnell in a most impressive manner.
The deceased was much respected by the officers and men of the police force for his attention to his duties and general good conduct.
He was constable in charge at Chinaman’s Flat during the rush there, and performed his duties in a most satisfactory manner.
A tombstone, with a suitable inscription will be erected to the memory of the poor fellow.
FUNERAL OF LOPEZ
On Wednesday morning the remains of the unfortunate man Lopez were conveyed to their last resting place.
The melancholy cortege consisted of three vehicles, one or two horsemen, and a few of the diggers on foot.
The body was conveyed from Havelock to the old burying-ground on the Quartz Hill ( now Bristol Hill – 2019 ), Maryborough, where it was interred.
The grave was surrounded by many of the friends of the deceased during the ceremony.
The adjourned inquest on the bodies of Lopez and Constable Barnett, was held at the Charlie Napier Hotel, Havelock Flat, White Hills, on Monday last, when the following evidence was taken : —
Samuel Edwards sworn : Am a blacksmith, residing at the White Hills. On the morning of the 1st inst., about one o’clock, was awakened by a great noise in the street.
Got up and ran in the direction that the other people were running. Got as far as a large tree, when I saw a man running in a stooping position. He got up and ran about 200 yards. I followed him, and got within six feet of him, when he snapped a pistol at me. The pistol did not go off. A policeman named Barnett (now dead), was running after the man Brook, who snapped the pistol at me.
Brook fired and shot the policeman dead. When the policeman received the shot he exclaimed, ” I’m shot to the heart. ”
The spring that he gave when shot knocked the man Brook down. I fell over him. They both fell together. I then took the pistol now produced out of the man Brook’s hand. I identified the man Brook, lying dead at the police camp, as the man who shot Edward Barnett, the policeman.
I heard two shots fired before I came out of my tent, and two afterwards. After Barnett fell on Brook there were no more shots fired. I handed over the pistol to the police. When the man Brook was running he kept his hand on his stomach. Did not see any wound on him.
Constable John McCormick deposed to having seen the bodies brought in to the police camp, and receiving the prisoner and the pistol from the last witness.
Dr. Cooper sworn : Deposed to having made a post mortem examination of the bodies of Lopez and Barnett, assisted by Dr. Dunne.
On the body of Edward Barnett found a gunshot wound two or three inches below the right collar bone. There were no external marks of violence.
On tracing the course of the ball, found it running backwards and to the left side, passing in its course between the first and second ribs, near the junction of the cartilage, through the anterior edge of the superior portion of the right lung, superior portion of the pericardium, perforating the superior vena cava and windpipe, thence through the posterior portion of the superior lobe of the left lung, and passing out of the chest between the fourth and fifth ribs at their angles, perforating the left blade bone about half an inch from the posterior margin.
The bullet now produced I found just beneath the skin. All the other organs were healthy.
The cause of death was the gunshot wound. The bullet exactly fits the pistol produced.
When the deceased Edward Barnett was brought to the police camp he was apparently dead, but gasped twice. I saw the wound in his chest which caused his death.
I also made a post mortem examination of the body of Lopez.
He was brought to the police camp immediately after Edward Barnett, and was quite dead.
I found a gunshot wound about two inches below and to the left of the left nipple. There were no other external marks of violence.
The ball had passed in a direction backwards, through the fifth rib, about an inch and a half from its articulation with the cartilage, through the anterior edge of the left lung, through the left side of the pericardium, then entering the root of the left lung, wounding the left pulmonary artery, and the left bronchial tube, passing out of the chest through the ninth rib, and was found just beneath, the skin, below the inferior angle of the blade-bone.
The bullet is the same size as the one that was found in the body of Edward Barnett.
The cause of death was the gunshot wound.
The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Joseph Brook, now deceased.
The HAVELOCK MURDER.— Joseph Gibson, alias Laycock, alias Yorkey, was charged at the Police Court, on Friday, on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the storekeeper Lopez and Senior Constable Barnett, at Havelock diggings, on the 1st February last. Detective Hyland proved the arrest of the prisoner at 5 o’clock on the same morning, and stated that he answered the description in the Gazette. Prisoner was remanded to Curisbrook. — Times
It is with great sadness that I notify all of you that serving officer Detective Senior Constable Margi Saunders (Moran) of Albury Police passed away this morning, 28 September 2019 after a long illness.
Funeral details will be advised to all of you as soon as they become available.
Kind Regards
Beth
Lorrae Williams:
I remember the first time I met Margy she was relieving as a Duty Officer and turned up at a serious MVA just out of Albury and I was mobile supervisor, having only been stationed at Albury for about a day at that stage.
I remember thinking what a tough, hard nosed, female cop…but as the years went on, I soon got used to Margy’s no nonsense approach and straight shooting personality. I learnt who to go to for advice when I had something a bit out of the ordinary to investigate or if I needed advice, even about workplace conditions…it was Margy.
She was undoubtedly the most experienced, intelligent and humble Detective I ever met in nearly twenty years of policing. I always appreciated any advice Margy gave me and I knew my investigations would be the best they could be, if I followed her instructions.
When Margy wasn’t investigating serious crimes, murders etc, she was raising her beloved daughter, along with her husband.
Margy touched the lives of so many people…more than she probably ever realised. I am privileged to have known her.
RIP Margy…you have served your community well. Xx
Deepest condolences to husband Rob and daughter Majella.
Albury police officer Detective Senior Constable Marg Saunders has been publicly remembered and praised after dying following a tumour diagnosis
Anthony Bunn
Updated September 30 2019 – 7:36pm, first published 7:35pm
DECORATED Albury police veteran Marg Saunders has been saluted as part of National Police Remembrance Day after dying at the age of 56 from a brain tumour.
It was on an honour roll of NSW police members who have died over the past year.
Albury Inspector Owen Hill told The Border Mail after the service that Detective Senior Constable Saunders “was loved and respected in the region, particularly here in Albury”.
“It’s very raw for the serving members,” Inspector Hill said, with some colleagues in tears following the memorial.
“It adds that level more significance about why we’re here today.”
Detective Senior Constable Saunders passed away on Saturday.
She had been in the police force for 38 years, having stints at Sydney stations, before serving in Albury from 1986.
In 2012, the police commissioner presented Detective Senior Constable Saunders with a NSW-wide local hero award with a citation declaring her an “outstanding role model and mentor to general duties officers”.
It continued: “She has been a front line officer for her entire career and is known for her professionalism and strong work ethic.”
Detective Senior Constable Saunders’ other great community contribution was in the water polo world.
She was a life member of the Ovens and Murray association and Albury Water Polo Club.
Tigers president Zoe Singer described her as the “heart” of the club.
“The club will never be the same without her, never ever,” Ms Singer said.
“She will be remembered every time somebody touches the water.
“She was one of the biggest personalities in the club.”
In April, Detective Senior Constable Saunders won a C grade best and fairest, which followed a premiership in 2017-18 and decades of service via junior development and committee roles, including president and treasurer.
Detective Senior Constable Saunders is survived by husband of 26 years Rob Moran and daughter Majella, 23.
A full police funeral will be held at Albury’s Hovell Tree Park from 11am Friday.
Darren SampsonCondolences to Rob and the family.so very sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this time of sadness.
Kellie GordesVery sad news. RIP Margi. Sincere condolences to Margi’s family and colleagues
Ellen ShawTerrible news,a fantastic person, selfless friend to many.Condolences to family and colleagues.A helping hand to my dad will always remember.????
Judi MillsThis is so very sad! A wonderful, compassionate officer. Deepest condolences to Margi’s loved ones ????
Taya MareeRip Margi, I will never forget the strength you gave me all those years ago, ❤️????
Cindy StaresSuch a lovely lady, and such a good example of a policewoman. Funny and compassionate, I will always remember her. I am so sorry Robbie and Majella.
Tracey McLachlanRIP Margie. You left this world a better place.????????❤❤
Trish SouthgateOh, Rob and Majella, I am so sorry to hear this, that Marg didn’t get to enjoy the retirement she deserved after a lifetime of dedicated service in a tough environment. And that you have to bear her loss at an early age. She was so rightly proud of your achievements and maturity, Majella. And a great support to you, Rob. Our sincere sympathy to you both, and her family of origin.
Michelle MilliganMarg did so much for me and my family at a really tough time, as her role as a local police detective I felt she honestly had my back and after many other failed attempts marg brought justice for me and my family. Thank you so much for your contribution to the local community and for never giving up on people who had given up on themselves xxx
Narelle HuntleyRest easy Margi. A fierce competitor in the pool who will be greatly missed.
Allison GouldSuch an injustice for a woman I called my friend who gave back more to our community than duty called .. I will miss those long arms in goals and that sharp tongue on the side of the pool.. I actually don’t have a waterpolo memory that doesn’t include Margie… Thankyou for always making the game entertaining… my heart goes out to Robbie and mar
Annie ColquhounAllison Gould
Sounds like a selfless woman. Kind words also by you. Sorry that you have lost your friend. Thinking of you at this sad time????
Kerrie MyerAn amazing lady taken way too soon. Your courage, strength and passion for justice will continue to inspire me. You supported me in my times of greatest need and for that I will be eternally grateful. I will miss our friendly challenges on the netball court and in the pool and of course will miss having a beer with you. Love to you dear Rob and Majella xxx
Narelle KearneySo sad to hear ???? Miss the fun we had at yoga and Pilates
Jeanie Nednsav SavageSo sorry Annie, you lost a mate. Life really sucks sometimes but at least you had good times . ????????????
passed away peacefully on Saturday, 28th September, 2019 aged 56 years.
Beloved wife of Robert.
Devoted and dearly loved mum of Majella.
Loved and respected by all.
Published in The Border Mail on Oct. 5, 2019
October 9, 2019
she taught me lots of stuff, like how to swim and be a good person. she made my sister not be afraid of water and she told lots of jokes. i will miss you so much
mya irving,
Melbourne
October 2, 2019
Very sad times, our thoughts are with you Rob, Majella & Families.
Murray & Michele Yensch,
Hervey Bay Queensland.
Murray Yensch,
Hervey Bay Queensland
October 2, 2019
Saunders (Moran), Margaret Majella
28.9.2019
Loving daughter-in-law of William and Barbara (dec) Moran,
loving sister-in-law of Carol Bellamy and Diane and Rodger King,
aunt of Jay, Kade and Jess Bellamy.
Forever loved, will be sadly missed.
Published in: The Border Mail
October 4, 2019
Saunders (Moran), Marg
Condolences to Robert, Majella and family on the sad passing of Marg.
The funeral service to celebrate the Life of Margie Saunders-Moran will be held on Friday, 4th October, 2019 commencing at 11:00am at Hovell Tree Park, Hovell Tree Drive, South Albury.
Members of the Police are respectfully invited to attend.
Police Honours
Published in The Border Mail on Oct. 2, 2019
David Mark GRAHAM
| 26/11/2019
David Mark GRAHAM
AKA MARK
Late of Mayfield Formerly of Adamstown
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # ???
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 37576
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Newcastle City Police District – Death
Service: From? ? ?to17 November 2018 = ? years Service
Awards: No find on Australian Honours
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Saturday 17 November 2018
Age: 55
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 30 November 2018 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Christ Church, Church St, Newcastle
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: James Murray Funeral 02 496 1435
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Grave location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Adored and loving father of Christopher and Chantelle and their partners. Cherished son of Gordon (dec) and Nancye.
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Melinda and Brett.
Much loved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to all he met.
Relatives and Friends of DAVID (MARK) are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of his Life at Christ Church Cathedral, Church St, Newcastle this FRIDAY 30th November 2018 commencing at 10:30am.
April 5, 2019
Jane Walkom
December 10, 2018
An amazing human being. So kind, caring and thoughtful.. we are all at a loss.
You were always so selfless and always looked out for me. You believed in me. The memories you left behind will be treasured forever.
We will miss you Dave. You will never be forgotten. A hero in your own right!!
Xx
Anne Harrison,
St Marys, New South Wales
November 26, 2018
A legend of the community. He was a wonderful man who lifted people. His attitude was very contagious. A massive supporter of our event. After meeting him, you could never forget him.
November 26, 2018
Liann Taffe,
ADAMSTOWN, New South Wales
November 24, 2018
Sad news. MRk was always cheerful and outgoing and he loved his music. His kids went to school with mine and we had some funny conversations. Sorry to hear this news. Condolences to Chantelle and Chris.
SINGAPORE, July 17.- In the first District Court today Detective Walter Cecil Byrne, of the Sydney C.I.B., applied for the extradition to N.S.W. of a man who he said was wanted for trial there on a conspiracy charge.
Byrne identified George Stamford as Stanley Hammond, who last month failed to appear in a Sydney court to answer a charge of conspiracy.
The judge remarking that the case had reached “a serious stage,” withdrew bail and remanded Stamford in custody until July 22.
The accused, who answered to the name Stamford, allegedly arrived in Singapore from Australia last month as a stowaway aboard an Avro Anson plane.
He was charged as alias Stanley Hammond, with having conspired with John Maxwell Gray and Gordon Leonard between January, 1944, and June, 1945, in New South Wales, to cheat certain persons of money and valuable securities by offering them shares in John Gray and Company.
Police said in Quarter Sessions yesterday that a man charged with the theft of £230 had stolen the money to try to save the life of his three-years-old son.
Doctors had said the boy, a cancer sufferer for 12 months, had only two more months to live.
The father, Leslie Galvin, 34, textile worker, of Salisbury Road, Camperdown, admitted having stolen the money from his employers, Bradford Cotton Mills, of Camperdown.
Detective – Sergeant Walter Byrne, CIB., said he believed Galvin had used all the stolen money to pay his son’s medical expenses. The child had developed cancer a year ago. Since then he had had a serious operation and needed regular deep-ray treatment.
Mr. Jack Thorn (for Galvin) said Galvin had now started a job that paid him between £9 and £11 a week. He wanted a chance to pay back the money he had stolen.
Judge Holden released Galvin on a £50 bond to be of good behavior for three years. He ordered Galvin to repay the money to the Bradford Cotton Mills at £8 a month.
In a bare 14 months, if the truth was told, balding, thick-set Victor Claude Jupp, aged 39, gambled £4000 on trotting and dog races. Jupp is a married man with two small sons.
He lives in Campbell Street, Abbotsford. Since 1939 he was employed by Mort’s Dock, and Engineering Company at a weekly wage of £10/3/ as a paymaster of casual labor.
At the Quarter Sessions this week he pleaded guilty to having stolen £4000 from the company between November, 1948, and last January.
Detective – Sergeant Walter Byrne said Jupp confessed that he had consistently drawn from the cashier more money than was required to pay the casual laborers, and that he had gambled all the money he stole on the trots and the dogs. Jupp was not addicted to drink and had no previous convictions, the detective-sergeant added.
Solicitor Martin James Alexander Easton, who appeared in court on behalf of the company, said Jupp had signed a confession, in which he said he could make restitution of £1000 immediately. . But, Mr. Easton added, Jupp had said that the offer of restitution was not his wish – it was the wish of his mother and his wife, who would have to sell all their property to realise £1000.
The company, Mr. Easton said, would accept that offer of restitution.
Barrister Reynolds; for Jupp, said the prisoner felt it was unfair for his mother and his wife to bear so heavy a burden on his behalf.
Judge Holt remanded Jupp until Tuesday for sentence.
Detective – Sergeant Walter Cecil Bertie Byrne, 51, chief of the C.I.B. Company Squad, who died yesterday, will be buried with full police ceremonial tomorrow.
Sergeant Byrne died in a police car while on his way to his home in York Road, Five Dock.
The Officer in Charge of the C.I.B. had ordered a car for him when he said he felt ill.
Sergeant Byrne gave evidence at Quarter Sessions ( Darlinghurst ) yesterday morning.
In a tribute at Quarter Sessions later Judge Holden said he had known Sergeant Byrne for many years as a fair, truthful, and honest officer.
Detective – Sergeant Walter Byrne, chief of the Company Squad at the Criminal Investigation Branch, Sydney, died suddenly yesterday soon after giving evidence at the ( Darlinghurst ) Quarter Sessions.
He was 51.
He became ill after arriving at the C.I.B. from court, and died while being driven to Western Suburbs Hospital.
Detective-Sergeant Byrne had served 28 years in the police force in Sydney, and was an expert investigator in cases involving company law.
In the Will of WALTER CECIL BERTIE BYRNE late of Fivedock in the State of New South Wales.
Detective Sergeant of Police, deceased Application will be made after 14 days from the date of publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament dated the 11th March 1947, of the above named deceased may be granted to Marjorie Elizabeth Byrne the Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the undermentioned address.
All creditors in the Estate of the deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned JOHN W. BINNEY. Proctor for the Executrix. 79 Elizabeth Street Sydney.
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Probationary Constable – 12 November 1900
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Sergeant – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: Burwood? ( 1902 ), Sydney Water Police ( 1903 ), Tamworth Foot Patrol ( ? – September 1913 ), Sydney Water Police ( Cst 1/c, September 1913 – 1928 – Death )
Service: From? pre 12 November 1900 ?to24 May 1928 = 27+ years Service
Awards: was awarded a Certificate of Merit for actions involving a suicide at Watsons Bay on the 31 August 1923, as was Constable George F. DAY & Constable George MILES, from the Royal Humane Society of NSW
Posthumously commended by the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society of N.S.W. in August 1928 for his rescue efforts
Born: ? ? 1875, Victoria, Au
Died on: Thursday 24 May 1928 at 4.40am
Age: 53
Cause: Pernicious Anemia ( lack of vitamin B12 needed to produce red blood cells )
Event location: Sydney Hospital
Event date: pre 12 December 1927 – 25 May 1928 ongoing illness
Funeral date: Friday 25 May 1928 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Wood, Coffill Funerals, George St, Sydney
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Wood, Coffill Funerals, George St, Sydney
Buried at: UNMARKED GRAVE: C of E, Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, NSW
Grave location: Anglican Sect 3, grave 478
Karen OZDEN. William SHAKESPEARE Unmarked grave
Memorial located at: ?
WILLIAM 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 Water Police after the 1927 Tahiti Disaster on Sydney Harbour. Waiting to be claimed. Some of the sad relics of the calamity – passengers belonging – salved by the Water Police and now waiting identification at the Water Police Court.
Sydney Water Police 1900
Sydney Water Police with the Cambria – 1930
William Shakespeare Water Police Constable Sydney May 1st, 1912 Dear Sir, We the undersigned non-coms, and comrades of the Sydney Water Police, take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation of the many excellent qualities as a man and a comrade which has characterised you during the Ten Years you have been among us as a Constable, and Skipper, of the Argus. We trust a bright and prosperous time will be yours in your new position and health and long life will crown a career of usefulness. Signed: by 29 people.
Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 – 1930),
Saturday 26 May 1928, page 4
LATE SGT. SHAKESPEARE
Representative Funeral
The funeral of the late Sergeant William Shakespeare was attended by 100 members of the Police Force, who walked behind the hearse to the Regent Street mortuary station.
The Police Band played the ” March Funebre, ” and the cortege passed through large crowds. The Commissioner of Police ( Mr. James Mitchell ) was represented by Inspector Irving.
Sydney’s worst maritime disaster occurred out of the blue on a sunny spring day in 1927. As well as the tragic loss of life, the accident is memorable for acts of heroism.
On the afternoon of Thursday 3 November 1927, commuters hurried to board the Greycliffe, a ferry operating between Circular Quay and Watsons Bay. It was known as the ‘school boat’, because so many children caught it home from schools in the city. It was a beautiful day to be on the harbour: the water was calm, the sun shone and visibility was good.
An inexplicable accident
Around 4.15pm the ferry left the quay on its usual route, stopping at Garden Island to pick up dockworkers. As it left Garden Island, the RMS Tahiti, a mail steamer carrying around 300 passengers bound for New Zealand, approached it from behind. The Tahiti with its steel bow was roughly three times the size of the wooden Greycliffe, and was moving very quickly: witnesses estimated that the ship was travelling at around 12 knots instead of the permitted 8. The smaller boat made an inexplicable turn into the Tahiti’s path. The Tahitisounded its horn and immediately cut its speed, but it was too late – the ship couldn’t stop. Passengers and crew had little time to react as the steamship hit the ferry, cleaving it in two.
Some passengers were thrown into the water by the impact, while others dived overboard. Some unlucky victims were trapped in the wreckage, including many who were sitting in the men’s and women’s saloons. The ferry’s hull sank rapidly, sucking nearby survivors underwater, with only the strongest swimmers able to reach the surface again. Other boats sped to the scene, their occupants pulling people from the water and launching lifeboats in a frantic search for survivors.
Tales of loss and survival
The NSW Water Police launch Cambriawas on a routine patrol near the accident and its officers sprang into action, speeding towards the stricken ferry. Its skipper was the notably named 53-year-old Sergeant William Shakespeare, who had joined the police in 1900 and had already performed many daring rescues. The officers tore off their boots and entered the water, assisting in the rescue of 11 people. The survivors were taken to Bennelong Point for medical assessment and to be reunited with their loved ones.
Forty people, ranging in age from toddlers to senior citizens, lost their lives in the worst maritime disaster Sydney Harbour has witnessed. Dramatic and terrifying stories emerged. Schoolgirl Gene Wise recalled opening her eyes underwater to see the Tahiti’s propeller heading straight for her, but she managed to swim out of its path. Rescuers witnessed terrible scenes, including the discovery of Mary Corby, who drowned along with her six-year-old daughter Noreen, found dead in her mother’s arms. The sad task of searching for the dead began the next day, with two divers sent down to the wreck of the ferry to collect the bodies of those trapped in the debris. The victims’ belongings were also collected and sent to the Phillip Street police station, now part of the Justice & Police Museum. Families and friends of the missing had the devastating task of identifying personal items retrieved from the harbour to assist the police in their investigations.
Sergeant Shakespeare
Three inquiries were held, including a coronial inquest held in part at the Water Police Court (now part of the Justice & Police Museum). The inquest identified a range of factors that had contributed to the accident, including the Tahiti’s speed and the peculiar design of the Greycliffe’s wheelhouse, which created a blind spot that may have obscured the captain’s view of the approaching Tahiti.
During the inquest, relatives of the dead expressed their gratitude towards Sergeant Shakespeare for his bravery and kindness. Six months after the Greycliffe tragedy, Shakespeare himself was gravely ill with pernicious anaemia. When it was announced that he needed blood transfusions, almost every man at the Water Police Station gave blood in an attempt to save his life. Sadly, Shakespeare died soon after, on 24 May 1928. He was posthumously commended for his bravery during the Greyclifferescue operation.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),
Friday 25 May 1928, page 17
SERGEANT SHAKESPEARE.
William Shakespeare, sergeant first-class of the Water Police, died in Sydney Hospital at 4.40 a.m. yesterday of pernicious anaemia; Four blood transfusions had been made in an unsuccessful effort to save his life. Two of his comrades in the force, Constables Milne and Bowers, and his son, William Shakespeare, Junior, gave their blood for this purpose.
Sergeant Shakespeare joined the police force in 1900.
SHAKESPEARE.- On May 24, 1928, at Sydney, Senior Sergeant William Shakespeare, of the Water Police, Sydney, and beloved only brother of Mrs. C. W. Williams, Hawthorn Avenue, New Town, In his 53rd year.
The estate of the late Water-Police Sergeant William Shakespeare has been valued for probate purposes at £1134. Letters of administration were granted to the Public Trustee.
On Escort Duty Sergeant William Shakespeare, of the New South Wales Police Department, arrived from Sydney on escort duty by the s.s. Westralia yesterday. A Hobart prisoner, now on remand, is to be taken to Sydney to answer a charge of fraud.
Constable Ross, of Burren Junction, takes the place of Constable Smith at Tamworth, the latter having recently been transferred.
Constable Tindall, who comes from Wollongong, has been definitely appointed to Tamworth to fill the vacancy of Constable Shakespeare, who some weeks ago left for Sydney to rejoin the water police force.
First class Constable Shakespear has received notice of his transfer from the Tamworth foot police to the position which he once occupied on the Water police. During Constable Shakespear’s sojourn in Tamworth he has proved an efficient and zealous officer.
