Service: From 25 November 1895 to ? = ? years service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1869 in NSW
Died on: ?
Cause: ?
Age: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
WILLIAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
William Robert WALKER is one of the sons of retired Superintendent Alexander Binning WALKER who, as a Constable in 1870, shot the bushranger Thunderbolt – aka Frederick Ward.
The Maitland Weekly Mercury ( NSW ) Saturday 28 October 1911 page 10 of 16
Sub-inspector Walker, who received his promotion last week, leavesTamworth for his new post, Braidwood, early next month. He has been ten years in Tamworth, having went there in 1901 from Sydney.
Although only a comparatively young man, he has had fairly rapid advancement in the police force. He joined in 1895, and was sent to Armidale in 1896. After a year there, he was transferred to Sydney, where he stayed, three or four years. He went to Tamworth as senior-constable, and in 1905 was promoted to the rank of senior sergeant. Sub-inspector Walker is a son of superintendent Walker, who-used to be stationed at Uralla, and well known in the New England district in the 70‘s. Among his exploits were some exciting experiences with bushrangers and he distinguished himself by shooting the famous Thunderbolt.
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable – appointed 8 September 1958
Constable 1/c – appointed 8 September 1964
Senior Constable – appointed 8 September 1968
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 September 1974
Senior Sergeant – retirement
Stations: ?, Traffic with the Triumph Tiger Sidecar Outfits in the 1960’s – Blacktown, Auburn ( around 1979 / 1981 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )- retirement
Service: From pre Sept. 1958to 13 April 1989 = 30+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 2/c )
1st Clasp to Nation Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 2/c )
Anniversary of National Service 1951 – 1972 Medal – granted 18 January 2002 ( Bombardi )
National Police Service Medal – posthumously awarded to his wife at Harold’s funeral – but Awarded on 23 June 2015 ( Sgt 2/c )
Born: Tuesday 8 December 1936
Died on: Monday 5 October 2015 about 4.30pm at home
Cause: ?
Age: 78 years, 9 months, 27 days
Nominal Roll of NASHOS:
Service: Army
Service #: 2.747613
Rank: Gunner
Date of Intake: 18 August 1955
NS Training: 12 NST Battalion
Follow up Training: 17th LAA & 32nd Heavy Regiment
Basic Training: Holsworthy, NSW
Medals: ADM ANSM
Funeral date: Thursday 15 October 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral, scheduled for the 13 October, is altered. New time / date is:
Thursday 15 October 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street, MINCHINBURY
Buried at: Pinegrove Memorial Park
Harold Alfred MORFOOT
His leather cap sits in pride of place in our lounge room. He loved bikes and even a year before he died about age 77, with replacement hips, knees and a shoulder he managed to throw his leg over onto my bike and sat there with a smile on his face for a while. Cheers Guys, Morf.
My Dad, Retired Sen Sgt Harry Morfoot. This pic is of him in 1960 when he rode the Triumph Tiger Sidecar outfits in Blacktown’s Patrol.
HAROLD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MAN, HIS SERVICE, LIFE AND DEATH ARE WELCOME.
Harry Morfoot, past President of the Penrith City Nashos National Servicemen’s Association.
Harry, a National Service veteran was 78.
Harry had been President of the Penrith City Nashos for more than a decade, when he resigned earlier this year due to poor health. He will always be remembered for his role in developing the Nashos in the Penrith area.
In 2002 Harry and Tom Kelly were members of the Blue Mountains Nasho Sub-Branch, when they thought it was time to form a branch in Penrith. From humble beginnings, the Penrith City Nashos today has around 150 members.
Harry was a tireless worker for charity and through the Nashos he was one of the figures who spearheaded fundraising drives for bodies including the Cancer Council, Salvation Army, the burns and cancer units at Concord Hospital, St John Ambulance, Defence Care and Legacy.
My sympathies go to Harry’s wife Dorothy, children and grandchildren.
Your cigarette holder has been remembered and the fact that you also stood up for your Constables within the NSW Police Force.
THANK YOU TO POLICE LEGACY, W2W COMMITTEE AND RIDERS. ( Wall toWall )
I would like to say this to you all as a retired NSW Police Officer and Wall to Wall Rider since 2012.
Like all of us, I participate in the Wall to Wall to honour fallen mates, raise much needed funds for Police Legacy and enjoy the comradery that this important event brings. Since late last year I have have been experiencing the vital work Police Legacy do first hand after the death of my father.
I was a second generation Police Officer, my dear Dad, Retired Snr Sgt Harold Morfoot (Harry or ‘H’ as he was known to his mates) passed away at home late last year at the age of 78. Dad was in the job for 30 years working the City and Western Suburbs. He was also Branch Secretary of the NSW Police Association for many years and strong advocate for Police Legacy, as he, like a lot of us also lost mates in the job. Dad also loved motorcycles and did a tenure in Traffic with the Triumph Tiger Sidecar Outfits in the 1960’s.
Dad was more than a great father, he was a close mate to me and I miss him more than I can ever explain.
As you can imagine, my mother Dorothy, his wife of 60 years was devastated by his passing and has had difficulty adjusting to life without him and we had been extremely concerned for her.
Recently a NSW Police Legacy Package was delivered to Mum. Included in the package was a Welcome letter, booklet on grief management, registration forms for her and the Police Legacy Pin. She has worn her Police Legacy Pin each day since receiving it. Mum was overwhelmed at the offers of assistance that this package has given her, and as a Coppers wife of many years she feels privileged to be as part of the Police Family and looks forward to her association with Legacy. She said wearing the Pin helps manage her grief as she knows Dad’s service was valued.
I have already sent a personal thank you letter to NSW Police Legacy but I wanted to thank the W2W Committee and each and every W2W rider as I can see the help that this package has given to Mum, a dedicated Police Officer’s wife and loving Mum who supported Dad through his 30 years in the job. In particular I would like to thank Miss Karen Murphy, Police Legacy Network Co-ordinator who forwarded the package to Mum, Sen Sgt Paul Bousefield, President and Inspector Ian Colless, Treasurer, both old workmates I have the pleasure of saying and who are instrumental in the organising of the ride as well as their Legacy and Policing Duties. I have always known that Police Legacy performs a very important role and have been impressed no end seeing it first-hand. Thank you again on behalf of my family.
Regards and ride safe.
Glen Morfoot.
Jan 2016
Dorothy Morfoot
Harold & Dorothy
Harold and some kids at Ashfield during a school visit in mid to late 1970’s
Gregory Grahame FAIRCLOUGH
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Gregory Grahame FAIRCLOUGH
aka Fluffy
( late of Fletcher )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31590
Rank: Senior Constable – retired ‘Medically Unfit – PTSD’ on 14 October 2011
Stations: ?, Harbourside L.A.C. ( North Sydney – August 1997 ), Tuggerah Lakes Anti Theft Unit, Tuggerah Lakes HWP, seconded to Brisbane Waters LAC ( Gosford Police Stn early 2000 to June 2001 ), Newcastle City HWP – retirement
Service: From 17 November 1996 to 14 October 2011= 15+ years Service
NSW Police Academy: Class 268 – Attested 16 May 1997
Awards: ?
Born: Thursday 8 November 1973 at Newcastle, NSW
Died on: Sunday 4October 2015
Cause: died in his sleep
Age: 41
Funeral date: Tuesday 13 October 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Chapel 1, Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, 405 Cessnock Rd, Rhyhope, NSW
there will be no ‘formal’ police involvement but friends & former colleagues are invited
Buried at: ? TBA
Greg FAIRCLOUGH
Greg FAIRCLOUGH – 2014 Color Run
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Further details to follow, but it has been announced today ( Wednesday 6 October 2015 ) that Greg FAIRCLOUGH, a member of numerous NSW Police facebook pages, has passed away.
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Greg was suffering PTSD but was also, recently, diagnosed with Leukemia.
Stations: ?, Kogarah around 1979 as a Sgt 1st Class – retirement
Service: From ? to 24 June 1982 = 35 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Thursday 1 October 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 93
Funeral date: Thursday 8 October 2015 @ 11am
Funeral location: Olsen Funerals Chapel, 691 Old Princes Highway, SUTHERLAND
Buried at: ?
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Chris FraserAbsolute gentleman and good bloke. I remember working on the hill at the old SCG at a big cricket match with him one day. He was a Sgt 2/c. I was in my pro and don’t think I had made an arrest for anything other than Drunk at that stage. We spotted a bloke throw a can (steel ones in those days). Geoff lead the way and we grabbed him, took him to the back of the hill and Geoff gave him a lecture then let him go. I was crestfallen. In retrospect, it was a very good decision and possibly saved a young bloke from gaining a criminal record for a momentary lapse in judgement. It demonstrated what a caring and thoughtful bloke Geoff was.
On another occasion Geoff was working at the Hordern Pavilion for a Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs concert. There was a VIP room high up at the back, fully enclosed with a large, glass window looking over the venue. As Geoff entered, Thorpie hit a string that produced an unbelievably loud note that caused the glass to vibrate. Geoff was adamant that Thorpie had aimed it at him, but had a good laugh about it.
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Ronald William DOBSON
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Ronald William DOBSON
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6574
Rank: Chief Inspector – retired
Stations: ?, 21 Division – Special Squad, State Operations – retirement
Service: From ? to 6 June 1986 = 36 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Friday 2 October 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 86
Funeral date: Friday 9 October 2015 @ 11am
Funeral location: at Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church, 15 Troy Street, EMU PLAINS
Buried at: ?
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Edward Allan SMITH
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Edward Allan SMITH – APM
aka Ted
New South Wales Police Force
Trained at Penrith Police Academy
Regd. # 5149
Rank: Sergeant 2nd Class – retired
Stations: Darlinghurst ( 2 Division ), VKG as Radio Tech & Senior Operations Officer.
Service: From ? ? 1947 to 14 June 1973 = 27 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 22 July 1924
Died on: Wednesday 29 September 2015 ( Police Remembrance Day )
Death location: Berry Nursing Home
Cause: Stroke
Age: 91
Funeral date: ? TBA
Funeral location: ? TBA. A Private family service will be held.
Buried at: ?
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Ted passed away peacefully at the Nursing home at Berry, NSW.
The NSW Police Force advertised his death as happening on the 27 September ( not the 29th )
Kylie Jane HAYES
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Kylie Jane HAYES ( BOWDEN )
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 34115[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Senior Constable – retired – Disengaged on 29 September 2003
SOCCO – Regd. # 2001655 – Disengaged on 2 September 2010 = 12 years ‘combined’ Service
Stations: ?, Wollongong, Lake Illawarra ( Blue Team ), Forensic Services Group – Illawarra ( as a Civilian SOCCO )
Service: From ? to 29 September 2003 – Serving NSW Police Officer
Service 2: From ? to 2 September 2010 – Civilian SOCCO
Awards: ?
Born: 1972
Died on: Monday 28 September 2015 ( the day before Police Remembrance Day )
Kylie Hayes with Kerr Neal ( Orgill – Ambos ) at the Triple 0 Party – Oct 2014
Kylie Hayes
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Very sad news came through this evening ( Monday 28 September 2015 ) that one of our mates, Kylie HAYES, passed away with her husband, Mark, by her side.
May Kylie finally cast aside the wheel chair and be dancing through heavens gate and may she forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
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Those attending Kylie’s funeral have been requested to wear blue and yellow. She loved her Parramatta Eels NRL.
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PHOTOS FROM FUNERAL:
81 Photos in this collection. If anyone, known to Cal, wishes a copy of any, or all, of these photos – please email: Cal@AustralianPolice.com.au
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THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 RETIRED POLICE DAY HELD AT LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. LOLA SCOTT WITH KYLIE HAYES.
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Ronald Garry TAYLOR
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Ronald Garry TAYLOR
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8933
Uniform # 1057
Also: Member of the Military Police Army Reserve
Rank: Sergeant 2nd Class – retired
Stations: ?, STP at Wagga Wagga, Newcastle STP – Scott St, Gosford HWP ( 1970’s ), Hornsby Traffic
Service: From 3 March 1958 to 16 August 1987 = 29+ years Service & retired medically unfit
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Lithgow Mercury ( NSW ) Friday 24 May 1940 page 2
MR. JOHN McDONALD
Death of Veteran Police Officer
Mr. John McDonald, of Hampton, who died in Lithgow hospital early this morning at the age of 74, was for a long time in charge of the Central police barracks, Central-street, Sydney. Many senior officers of the force passed through his hands, including the Commissioner of Police ( Supt. MacKay ) ; between the two there was always a close friendship.
The late Mr. McDonald, a native of Scotland, retired from the force 15 years ago with the rank of sergeant. All his service took place in the metropolitan district.
He had lived at Hampton since his retirement, spending his time at a number of guest-houses. As in Scotland, he was an enthusiastic mountain-climber, and spent much of his time on walking expeditions. He took a keen interest in the district and its progress, and made many friends. He was unmarried.
Mr. McDonald was taken ill 13 months ago, and spent five months in Dudley Hospital, Orange. Shortly after his return to Hampton he was confined to his bed, and was admitted to the Lithgow institution.
The funeral has been arranged for to-morrow afternoon, and will leave Messrs. Matthews and Lemon’s parlors, Mort-street, after a service, commencing at 2.30, for the Presbyterian portion of Lowther cemetery. The Commissioner of Police, owing to the ill-health of Mrs. MacKay, will not, be able to attend, but will be represented by Inspector J.J. Fogarty, of Bathurst. Katoomba, Bathurst and Lithgow police will be present.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 5 June 1940 page 2 of 22
Probate Jurisdiction – In the Will of JOHN McDONALD late of Hampton in the State of New South Wales, Retired Sergeant of Police, deceased. – Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the abovenamed deceased dated the twenty-fifth day of October one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven may be granted to the PUBLIC TRUSTEE the Executor named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the under-mentioned Proctors for the Executor, 88 Pitt St, Sydney.
The remains of the late Mr. Paul Hammon, a universally popular young resident of Scone for a number of years, and whose sad and untimely death was referred to in last Tuesday’s issue, were laid to rest in the Randwick Cemetery on Monday last. The chief mourners were Mr.E. Nelson (his pal), and Mrs. Hyort and family, (for his mother), Mr. and Mrs. Larsend. Thirty-eight members of the Police Force headed the cortege to Randwick, Inspector Young representing No. 4 Police Station and Sergt. McDonald attending on behalf of Central Police Barracks. The Rev. Walker conducted the burial service. Wreaths were forwarded from Comrades of No. 4 Police Station and of Central Police Barracks, Executive of the Police Association, Mrs. Hyort and family (on behalf of his mother), Mr. E. Nelson (Scone), Mr. Quist (Scone), Mr and Mrs. Larsend (Danish Club), Mrs; P. H. Head and children, Mr. Dalhroad, Mr. Dalberg, Danish Club ” Thor, ” Mrs. Hill and family, and Loyal Strangers’ Friend Lodge, No. 121, Scone.
On 5 August 2016 I made numerous Google enquiries for Paul HAMMON to see if he was an actual member of NSW Police Force or simply an associate of the Police Force. I was NOT able to locate ANY further information about him.
Cal
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The Sun ( Sydney, NSW ) Thursday 10 November 1921 page 7
CALF ARRESTED
Bellowing in the Streets Sleepless Men and Prisoners
A calf was arrested about midnight and interned at the central barracks. It bellowed for the rest of the night, and greatly annoyed over 100 men in their quarters, and many prisoners in the cells.
The story of the calf’s doings have been told from police station to police station throughout the metropolitan district.
When Superintendent Nolan heard of the “arrest” from sergeant MacKay, who had been furnished with a brief report of the affair, he had to laugh, even if there are men on beat duty in the city to-day who are weary from want of sleep.
The arrest was made by Constables Shirlow and Collard while they were patrolling the Darling Harbor side of the city. As they rode along towards Market-street, they spotted the calf, which commenced to bellow loudly. ” We’ll arrest her, ” said one. ‘ Of course, we can’t put her in the cells at the Central, but will shove her into the coalhouse. ‘ ” Right you are,” replied the second policeman. ” In goes Cattle, and the charge in creating a disturbance. She makes enough noise, Her voice is certainly a contralto. ”
Procuring a piece of rope from a yard close by, Shirlow and Collard secured the calf, and, wheeling their bicycles, they moved it alone to the Central Police Station.
” AN IMPORTANT ARREST “
As the two policemen, bicycles, and calf entered the wide-open gates of the police station a wag called out to Sergeant Iverack, ” An important arrest, sergeant. The prisoner is coming through the gates.”
” We’ll have to put her in the coal-house “, remarked one of the men.
” You can’t do that very well,” was a reply, ” It’s nearly 1 a.m. and the men are all asleep. She’s started her bellowing again, and she will wake them up.”
However, she was placed in the coal-house.
She went on singing her song, which lasted till daybreak.
MEN MUST SLEEP
Sergeant “Jock” McDonald, who has charge of the central barracks, became alarmed. Rushing downstairs from the men’s quarters he demanded to know what was going on.
” My men are waking up. They must have their sleep, and if this goes on they will not be fit for duty, ” he called out.
Nothing could he done. There was no other place to put her. She finished up about 6 a.m., when she was removed to the police depot in a motor van.
One old woman who had been arrested for drunkenness the previous night thought she would help the calf vocally, and she added a song or two.
The poundkeeper at Botany was asked yesterday to take the calf. He refused. ”
She’s too bony, ” he remarked, ” and I could do nothing with her. ”
Calfie is at the police depot. The police do not know what to do with her. They want her owner to take her away.
” She had no milk yesterday, and seems to want some, ” was the remark of a man at the depot this morning. ” I think by the look of her, she would want a thousand gallons a day to make her look well.
The calf is believed to have strayed away from a wharf.
The Sun ( Sydney, NSW ) Tuesday 2 September 1924 page 9
SERGEANT McDONALD, who has had charge of the Central Police barracks for over nine years. He is on leave of absence prior to retirement from the force. He joined the service in 1903.
