Previously stationed at Darlinghurst as a Detective Sergeant
85 old
Died 26 June 2014
Funeral 2pm on Friday 4th July at South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, 12 Military Road, MATRAVILLE.
With the most sincere regret I advise the death of Colin James Grahame MACKIE, 85 old, former Regd. No. 6962, a Life Member and former Vice President of the RPA.
Col passed away on 26/06/2014 and his funeral is being arranged by Elite Funerals. Details will be provided when known.
BM – Bravery Medal.
The 3rd highest bravery decoration in the Australian Honors and Awards system and is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
On the morning of 19 August, 1991, Mr Mackie attempted to detain and disarm an offender following an armed robbery at Eastlakes Golf Club. Mr Mackie, who was in the club house at the time of the robbery, pursued the armed man on foot and onto a bus. Displaying a high sense of public duty and disregarding his own safety, he grappled with the offender until they both fell off the bus. Despite being threatened with a gun, Mr Mackie maintained his efforts and during the struggle, a shot was fired at close range. An attempted second shot by the offender failed when the gun jammed. Although shaken off, Mr Mackie continued the pursuit on foot and by car until it was clear that the offender had escaped. By his actions, Mr Mackie displayed considerable bravery.
This medal was granted on the 7 May 1992
Col’s wife, Patricia, passed away on 11 September 2013.
Ken McMillan Secretary – Ken McMillan. Ken served as a NSW police officer for over 30 years, working in licencing, retiring as a Sergent. kookaburrakids.org.au
Ken served as a NSW police officer for over 30 years, working in licencing, retiring as a Sergeant. Ken has been involved with AKKF for over 6 years and 4 years as Honorary Secretary. He has also attended numerous camps as a leader and bus driver. Ken since retiring from the police force has volunteered in a number of other community organisations including, Sutherland P.C.Y.C., Cronulla Sailing Club and Shire Wide. One of Kens daughters Alison is also heavily involved as a leader at AKKF.
McMILLAN, Ken John.
11.12.55 – 25.6.14
Late of Caringbah, formerly of Wagga.
Loving husband of Jenni, father of Shelley and Alison, son of Mame and Norm (dec), brother of Shirley, Norma (dec), Susan and Allan.Devoted and caring family man.
Sadly missed.Ken’s family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church, 402 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah on Thursday 3rd July, 2014 at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cure Brain Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=ken-mcmillan&pid=171514193#sthash.rtvCIHA0.dpuf
McMILLAN, Ken John.
11.12.55 – 25.6.14
Late of Caringbah, formerly of Wagga.
Loving husband of Jenni, father of Shelley and Alison, son of Mame and Norm (dec), brother of Shirley, Norma (dec), Susan and Allan.
Devoted and caring family man.
Sadly missed.
Ken’s family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church, 402 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah on Thursday 3rd July, 2014 at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cure Brain Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
McMILLAN, Ken John.
11.12.55 – 25.6.14
Late of Caringbah, formerly of Wagga.
Loving husband of Jenni, father of Shelley and Alison, son of Mame and Norm (dec), brother of Shirley, Norma (dec), Susan and Allan.Devoted and caring family man.
Sadly missed.Ken’s family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church, 402 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah on Thursday 3rd July, 2014 at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cure Brain Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=ken-mcmillan&pid=171514193#sthash.rtvCIHA0.dpuf
Funeral location:
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For those that never knew the reason for Ken’s nickname of ‘Bert’ well here it is. He had an uncanny resemblance to the then Wollongong Magistrate Mr Wilson SM also known as ‘Bert.’
Photo taken at Dicey Riley’s Hotel, Crown St, Wollongong, around 2001 of the old Wollongong Licencing Police who worked from Wollongong in the 1990’s. ( L – R ) Ken McMillan, Peter Phillips, Tony Chaplin, Steve Bynes & Gary Simpson – all now retired.
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Hero police dog Bosun, who caught Damian Leeding’s killers, sadly dies QLDPD
| 29/06/2014
BOSUN
Queensland Police Force
Retired Police Dog
Died 23 June 2014
Hero police dog Bosun, who caught Damian Leeding’s killers, sadly dies
FAMED police dog Bosun has died just one year after retiring.
The beloved German Shepherd, who caught the killers of Senior Constable Damian Leeding in 2011, passed away this morning after a short illness.
Bosun tracked the gunman, Phillip Graeme Abell, into “pitch-black’’ bushland after tracking him 350m into scrub on the fateful night.
Bosun’s handler Senior-Constable Wayne Algie said the leash went slack and he drew his firearm and a torch to see the dog had bitten a man and was holding him by the left armpit.
The nine-year-old dog died just months after receiving the Australian Defence Force Service Medal for his long career.
The medal ceremony was his last public outing before retiring to the home of his handler, Sen-Const Algie.
Read tomorrow’s Gold Coast Bulletin for Sen-Const Algie’s emotional tribute to Bosun.
Dog Squad officer Wayne Algie tells of the terrifying night that earned him a nomination for the Valour Award
Robyn Wuth
Gold Coast Bulletin
April 11, 201412:01AM
THE Dog Squad officer who risked his life to hunt down the gunman who killed Gold Coast Detective Damian Leeding has been nominated for the highest bravery award available in the Queensland Police Service.
Speaking exclusively to the Bulletin, Wayne Algie recalled the night that earned him the nomination for the Valour Award — given to an officer who performs an act of exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances.
Detective Senior Constable Leeding was shot in the head and died days later in hospital.
His murder led to an outpouring of support from the Gold Coast community, who turned out in the thousands for his funeral.
That cold night in May 2011 started out as any other for the handler and his dog. It ended with the fatal shooting of an officer at the Pacific Pines Tavern and stalking a man with a fully loaded gun in dark bushland.
Police had no idea where cold-blooded killer Phillip Graeme Abell was camped in the thick scrub, or if he was prepared to shoot again.
For Sen-Constable Algie and his police dog Bosun, it didn’t matter.
It was a risk they were prepared to take after Bosun picked up the bandit’s scent leading into dense bushland.
To get there, they would have to cross an open field — no cover and totally exposed.
“I grabbed Bosun and asked for volunteers, who was going to come with us, and a first-year officer put his hand up and said, “I’ll go”.
“They started to organise a cordon, but I knew the area. I’ve actually trained in it.
“It was a two-minute-old track — it was the best chance to get the gunman.
“He had already shown that he was prepared to shoot a police officer. I was hoping he wasn’t sitting there, waiting for me, that’s what I was thinking.
“Actually entering the bush was the most dangerous time. The light was at my back. It would light us up, but I knew once I was in there, it would be pitch black.
“I knew I had a good chance. If he fired, he would probably hit the dog first.”
“He had just shot a cop, but it’s still the same basic stuff. They are still dangerous whether they have shot a cop or robbed a convenience store. We deal with dangerous people.”
Sen-Constable Algie and Bosun tracked the scent, moving slowly through the scrub for around 300m.
“I could not see Bosun. You couldn’t see your hand in front of your face, it was that dark.
“Comms were turned down so not to give away our position.
“We were moving as slowly as I could, so I wouldn’t lose my back-up.
“ There was no sound — he doesn’t bark — and suddenly the line went slack.
“I lit up the area, and Bosun had gone straight in under the arm and he’s just grabbed him.”
Sen-Constable Algie looked into the cold eyes of a killer.
“I looked at him and you could see he was thinking about having a shot at me.
“He thought it was just him and me at first. He was weighing it up and then he’s spotted the bloke behind me.
“You could see the fight go out of him. He realised then it was over.
“We handcuffed him and marched him out.
“He knew the game was up. It was over.”
Coomera CIB boss Detective Senior Sergeant Marc Procter said the bravery of all police on that night was remarkable.
“The action of Senior Constable Wayne Algie and his police dog Bosun was the single bravest act I have ever seen in 25 years of policing,” Sen-Sgt Procter said.
Bosun is now retired from duty and has the run of the Algie family home.
Donna Lee McAvoy, found guilty of the murder of Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding, sentenced to life in prison
UPDATED: COP killer Donna Lee McAvoy has been sentenced to life in prison with a non parole period of 15 years for murdering Gold Coast detective Damian Leeding.
Accomplice Benjamin Ernest Power has been sentenced to nine years prison for manslaughter. He has been declared a serious violent offender.
EARLIER: The sister of slain Gold Coast detective Damian Leeding has mocked his killers in court for their roles in the crime.
In a victim impact statement, a furious Hayley Sinton told Donna Lee McAvoy and Benjamin Ernest Power her grief had turned to anger since the killers’ trial last September.
She glared at the pair as they sat in the dock and loudly told them their actions had changed her family’s life forever.
“I can’t for the life of me understand why none of you stopped to aid a dying man,” she said from the witness box before a packed court.
“Where is your moral compass? Where is your basic human compassion for another person?”
Ms Sinton vowed to do whatever she could to make sure the pair stayed locked up forever.
She said she was looking forward to finally taking a much-needed holiday, “sipping cocktails” and watching her children play at the beach.
“You will be in jail. I hope it’s as lonely and as miserable as that plainly sounds,” she told McAvoy, 40, and Power, 39, in the Supreme Court in Brisbane on Friday.
Detective Senior Constable Leeding’s mother Julie Waters condemned the “cowardly” killers who had shown “no remorse”.
“I do not know how anyone could walk past … a fatally wounded man and leave him to die,” she said during her victim impact statement.
The 35-year-old police officer was shot in the head while trying to stop an armed robbery at the Pacific Pines Tavern in May 2011.
Gunman Phillip Graeme Abell, 41, and accomplice McAvoy were found guilty of murdering the father-of-two last September.
Getaway driver Power pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Abell was sentenced in October to life imprisonment with no parole for at least 20 years.
The sentencing hearing continues.
EARLIER: Two people involved in the shooting of Gold Coast policeman Damian Leeding are due to be sentenced today.
Detective Senior Constable Leeding was fatally shot in the head when called out to respond to an armed robbery at the Pacific Pines Tavern in May, 2011.
The man who shot him, Phillip Abell, was last year sentenced to life for murder following a trial.
Co-accused Donna Lee McAvoy was also found guilty of murder after trial and will this morning be sentenced in the Supreme Court in Brisbane on a number of charges the killing, deprivation of liberty and robbery with violence.
Getaway driver Benjamin Ernest Power is also listed for sentence today on manslaughter and related armed robbery charges.
The mother of Det Snr-Cst Leeding told the court his killers were “not fit for society”.
His sister also read a victim impact statement, saying she would follow the case for decades and fight any parole applications in the future.
Barry Robert DUFFY
| 29/06/2014
Barry Robert DUFFY
aka Scruffy, Bazz, The Stomper, The Macksville Mauler
Late of Tuncurry, Bathurst & Orange
NSW Police Redfern Academy Class: “possibly” Class 129 – 130
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Cadet # 2405
Regd. # 14958
Rank: NSW Police Cadets – commenced 2 December 1968
Probationary Constable – appointed 2 November 1971
Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1976
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 July 1987
Former Sergeant at Orange ( where he Retired in 1991 )
Stations: ?, Orange
Service: From2 December 1968to? ? 1991= 23 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Sgt )
Born: Wednesday 29 October 1952
Died on: Tuesday morning, 17 June 2014
Age: 61yrs 7mths 19days
Cause: Illness – PTSD – Suicide by vehicle
Event location: Pacific Hwy, 12 Mile Creek ( nth of Raymond Terrace )
Event date: Tuesday 17 June 2014
Funeral date: Wednesday 25 June 2014
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
BARRY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
With regret I advise the death of Barry Robert DUFFY, 61 old, former Regd. No. 14958, a non-member of the RPA of Tuncurry.
Barry passed away on 17/06/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Wednesday 25th Instant at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Chapel, 183 Pampoolah Road, TAREE.
Barry Robert DUFFY
29.10.1952 – 17.06.2014
Aged 61 years.
Late of Tuncurry, previously of Bathurst and Orange.
Loving partner of Robyn Van Gemert.
Dearly loved father of Keristi Price, Jodie Walters, Robbie Duffy and Clint Duffy and grandfather of his 17 grandchildren.
Bazza will be dearly missed by his extended family.
Forever in our hearts.
For service details
Tranquility Funerals
Forster NSW
6555 3500
Barry Robert Duffy 17th June 2014 Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love and to cherish and never forget. Remembered always, Robyn and families
With regret I advise the death of Arthur James HAYWARD, 81 old, former Regd. No. 10309, a non-member of the RPA of Cordeaux, NSW.
Arthur passed away on 01/06/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Friday 6th Instant at the Chapel of Wollongong City Funerals, 48 Baan Baan Street, DAPTO.
I believe that this may be the Arthur HAYWARD who was a Court Constable at the OLD Wollongong Police Station back in the late 1970’s – early 1980’s – but this is NOT confirmed.
Interred 1 August 2014 – HENRY KENDALL GARDENS – ROSE GARDEN 40 – Position 0056
Henry BRENNAN
Harry (Henry) BRENNAN GM, 86 old, former Regd. No. 6424, an Unattached member of Caringbah.
Henry passed away on 01/06/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 9am on Friday 6th Instant at Southern Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, SUTHERLAND
Funeral location: Dress is winter uniform (leather jacket) plus full size medals. For plain clothes Police it is suitable day dress with medals.
Not all names come up in the 1968 ‘ Stud Book ‘ Inscription: Traffic cyclists L – R: Jack ” Happy Jack ” AGNEW ( NSWPF # ??? ), Col ” Smoothie ” COGLE, Joe Dainer, Max ” Slobber ” Robertson, Harry ” Bren ” BRENNAN ( NSWPF # 6424 ), John Ackroyd, Charlie Spicer ( NSWPF # 7263? ), Dino Tallon, Brian ‘ Boofa ” Skyes and Wally ” Sockeye ” Salmon. Names are from an article in an old Retired Police Journal by Harry BRENNAN, which featured the photo. I am guessing mid 60’s, leather caps have given way to black helmets and BMW’s instead of the earlier Triumphs. Looks like Centennial Park – possibly on delivery of the BMW’s??? https://www.flickr.com/photos/nswpoliceforce/5599527423/in/photostream/
Constable Harry Brennan – 14 October 1954
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 14 October 1954 page 1 of 32
Two Policemen Shot In Wild 80-m.p.h. Chase Across City:
Dragnet Out For Gunman
In Sydney’s biggest manhunt hundreds of police last night and early this morning were searching for a gunman who had shot and wounded two police, during an 80-mile-an-hour chase through eastern and southern suburbs.
The gunman wounded Sergeant Neville Townsend and Constable John Melton ( both of Bondi ).
Sergeant Townsend was shot in the ring finger of the right hand, which was later amputated.
Constable Melton was shot under the left arm.
Police have been told that earlier the gunman fired five shots over the head of a woman at Manly and threatened to shoot her dead.
He then made off in a grey sedan car with a Victorian number-plate.
Constable Harry Brennan, a motor cyclist of the Safety Bureau, heard the description of the car over the police radio.
He was patrolling Bondi Promenade five minutes later when he saw the wanted car being driven slowly past him.
The driver saw that he was being followed but he still did not hurry.
SOUNDED SIREN
Constable Brennan sounded his siren as they passed Bondi Police Station.
The crew of the Bondi police truck – Sergeant Townsend, Constable Melton and Constable Len Ryan – heard the siren and ran out.
They jumped in the truck and joined in the chase.
The truck drew level with the car at the end of Blair Street. The car driver leant out and the shooting started.
Police said that Sergeant Townsend’s handcuffs saved his life. A bullet fired by the gunman passed through Sergeant Townsend’s clothing and struck his handcuffs, hanging from his belt.
The handcuffs deflected the bullet, which only grazed the skin around Sergeant Townsend’s ribs.
A second bullet hit him on the hand.
A shot passed through Constable Ryan’s cap just above the badge.
Another shot broke a glass wind deflector.
Police in the truck, Constable Brennan, and the driver were firing together at one stage.
One bullet whistled past Constable Brennan’s face. Constable Melton, who was driving the van, had his revolver ready but did not fire any shots. He received a bullet under the left arm, but continued to drive the van while Constable Ryan called other police cars to the scene.
When the other cars arrived the Bondi police van pulled out of the chase and took the injured officers to St. Vincent’s Hospital.
The man fired about seven shots. Constable Brennan did not know that the police in the truck had been hit. He chased the car when the driver, apparently having emptied his magazine, stopped firing and increased his speed.
Police think that the man must have reloaded while driving.
The car entered Birriga Road, slewed round at a bend and nearly overturned.
Constable Brennan, who was following close behind, nearly crashed into the side of the car.
The driver leant out and fired a shot point blank at Constable Brennan but it missed.
The chase continued through Bondi Junction, along Oxford Street, down Lang Road into Robb Road and into Anzac Parade.
CYCLE HIT
In Robb Road, approaching Centennial Park, Constable Brennan drew close to the racing car. The man slowed down suddenly and swerved across the road.
The car struck Constable Brennan’s motor cycle and sent it careering sideways, but he managed to keep it from crashing.
The man leaned out of the window and fired a shot at Constable Brennan.
The car then entered Anzac Parade at Moore Park and headed south and the man fired two more shots both of which missed.
A car in Anzac Parade near Cleveland Street was struck and hurled on to the footpath.
Soon after the fugitive car crashed into another car and then almost immediately scraped past the front of another car.
The driver braked just in time to stop a serious crash.
The fugitive swerved repeatedly in attempts to wreck Constable Brennan’s motor cycle.
Constable Brennan fired five shots during the chase and he thinks several of them hit the car.
The car was travelling at about 80 m.p.h. when it approached Prince Henry Hospital.
Constable Brennan raised his pistol to fire the last shot in the magazine, but the bullet jammed in the barrel.
The car then swerved hard to the right past St. Michael’s Golf Course. Constable Brennan had to stop when his pistol became useless.
He ran into the hospital and called for reinforcements.
A man who resembled the fugitive was seen at Yarra Bay about 10.30 p.m. and shortly afterwards near Bunnerong Power-house.
Practically every available police car in Sydney was sent to the La Perouse and Bunnerong area.
Hundreds of police, armed with pistols and “shot guns,” began to search St. Michael’s golf course and the surrounding area.
It was thought the gunman might have taken cover on the golf course.
“FROGMAN”
About midnight police began to think that the fugitive had slipped through their cordon.
The man is believed to know the area very well and in the few minutes he had after escaping from Constable Brennan he might have had time to double back possibly by the road running between Bunnerong power station and Botany Bay.
This would have enabled him to reach Botany Road and reach the southern suburbs while he was still thought to be at La Perouse.
The man is said to be an accomplished “frogman” and a strong swimmer. Police think he could have swum out to a ship or yacht anchored in Botany Bay.
Early to-day police were searching a tanker anchored in Botany Bay.
A police launch from Blakehurst was speeding to Botany Bay to assist in the search.
POLICE PUZZLED
Police are puzzled by the fact that they have not been able to find the grey car, which is believed to be bullet scarred.
Detectives have considered the possibility that the man realised he could not escape unobserved in the car and drove it over the cliffs before trying to escape on foot.
Using searchlights they began a yard by yard search last night of the cliff edges for tyre marks.
Squads of police made an intensive search of caravans, humpies, sheds, backyards, and other buildings at Yarra Bay and nearby.
Other police searched among the tombstones of the Botany cemetery.
Aborigines from the settlement assisted police in the search.
Police, outside Prince Henry Hospital confer on moves in the search for the gunman. On the left is Constable Harry Brennan who exchanged shots with the gunman.
Sunday Mail ( Brisbane, Qld ) Sunday 17 October 1954 page 1 of 36
‘DON’T SHOOT’ : GUNMAN’S PLEA TO POLICE AT CAPTURE HUNT ENDS ON THIRD DAY
Offender – Robert Brown
SYDNEY— After the grimmest manhunt New South Wales has known Robert Michael Brown, 20, surrendered to two young police officers on Bushrangers’ Hill, in the Sydney suburb, Newport, at 11.25 a.m. yesterday. Brown, who was dirty arid dishevelled, was hiding in a crevice under a clump of bushes when the police arrested him.
With their guns drawn, the two policemen, Constables Clive Curtayne and George Spowart, stood over Brown as he crouched in the bushes and ordered him to surrender.
“Throw up your hands and submit quietly or we will shoot,” Constable Curtayne ordered. Rising slowly to his feet and with both hands’ in the air, Brown said: “I’ve had it. Don’t shoot. You’re too good. I’m all in. Give me a break. I’ve thrown my gun away. I’ll go quietly.” Brown’s capture was the climax to the biggest search on land, sea, and air in the history of New South Wales. He had been at liberty for 62½ hours. The police search for Brown began on Wednesday night after two police men had been shot in a running gun battle between Bondi and La Perouse.
Ate meal
Brown threw back his head and stared defiantly at police and Press while his picture was taken from all angles. He made no attempt to conceal his face and made a couple of half-hearted wise cracks to photographers as the bulbs flashed. With the Commissioner of Police ( Mr. C. J. Delaney ) in the front seat, Brown was driven to the Collaroy Police Station where he dictated a long statement.
[blockquote]While making the statement Brown ate ravenously and gulped down several cups of water. Later he smoked cigarettes and drank tea. [/blockquote]
It is understood that Brown commandeered the trawler Aklavic from The Spit about 9 p.m. on Friday and sailed it out of Sydney Harbour. The trawler struck heavy seas late on Friday night and about 1 a.m. yesterday it is believed that Brown dived overboard. Brown told police that the trawler was running against a strong wind and a high tide. The vessel was found firmly aground on the sand on Newport Beach. It showed no signs of serious damage.
‘The swim knocked it out of me.” Brown told police. “I didn’t think I would make the shore. I’ve had practically no sleep since last Wednesday. It’s been a terrible business.”
After receiving countless false alarms, police finally pinpointed Brown soon after 9.15 a.m. yesterday, when residents sighted him on Bushrangers’ Hill.
No shoes
An anonymous phone caller told police: “Brown is at Newport on Bushrangers’ Hill. He has just gone into a house. I think the house is unoccupied.”
About 20 police cars, police trucks, and motor cycle police gathered at the foot of the hill, and the hunt began. A shout went up when Brown was sighted by police about 300 yards from a house.
Brown, who was wearing a light sweatshirt, shorts, and gaberdine overcoat, was barefooted when police caught him.
He showed only one visible sign of injury — a deep scratch on the left side of the face.
He looked a picture of misery when police handcuffed him and marched him back to the main road, where scores of police had been posted.
His shoulders sagged, and he was limping. His eyes were bloodshot, and he had a stubble of beard on his chin.
Had limp
At times police had to hold him up as he staggered through the dense bush back to the road. Placed in a police car between the two arresting officers. Brown said wearily: “There’s no doubt about you boys, you’re too hot.” “For God’s sake, give me a cigarette, and I want a drink of water. I’m thirsty and I’m hungry.” ‘There was no need to worry about a gun. I threw it away. It went into the water. I had to throw it away.”
Brown’s grandmother, Mrs. Florence Brown, said to-day: “My grandson, Bobbie, is ill . . . mentally very ill … I am sure of it.”
Last Tuesday he had told her : “I’ve got women-trouble Nan. Bad women-trouble.” Mrs. Brown said Brown’s wife had a maintenance order out against him. His parents had divorced when he was about 16, and his father, a dog trainer; now lived at Southport, Queensland.
After Brown had been questioned he was charged with the following: —
Shooting with intent to murder Constable Harry Brennan, Detective Sergeant N Townsend, and Constable Len Ryan.
Stealing a diesel trawler, valued at £5000, the property of Dr. T. J. Cottee, sen., dentist, of Military Road, Mosman.
Disobeying a maintenance order. Having in his possession a motor car stolen from another State.
Police refused bail and Brown will appear before the Central Court of Petty Sessions tomorrow.
Find car
Police late yesterday found a stolen Victorian car, in dense bush on St. Michael’s golf course near Malabar with seven bullet holes in it. The car was reported stolen from Victoria at the beginning of the week.
On Wednesday night about 25 shots were exchanged by police and a man in the car during a chase.
DETECTIVES escort fugitive gunman Robert Michael Brown, 20, to a waiting police car after his capture yesterday. — RADIOPHOTO.
The Sun-Herald ( Sydney ) Sunday 24 October 1954 page 40 of 64
FEATURES
A Worried Young Man Has –
ONE LESS FEAR
By A Staff Correspondent
ROBERT MICHAEL BROWN, the 20-year-old ex-skin diver who sits today in Long Bay Gaol on remand, has at least one thing less to worry him at the moment. He has not got T.B.
AS 300 police, armed with sub-machine guns, turned Sydney into what seemed like Chicago on-Sea the week before last, word spread that Brown was worried about a spot on his lung.
Pleas to surrender went out from his girl friend. Relatives said he needed medical treatment.
He was reported to be extremely worried about the condition of his lungs. This amounted, it was said, almost to a phobia with him.
But last week that fear ended. Under a heavily armed escort of prison officers, Brown was taken from behind the big walls of Long Bay Gaol to the Prince Henry Hospital for an X-ray examination.
This showed that his lungs were clear.
Back in Long Bay the young man spends much of his time in a padded cell under constant observation.
Glass panels give prison officers a view of him, even as he sleeps.
However, he is not isolated in the observation block. Every day about 35 other detained men are his companions, and with them Brown plays handball, cards, and chess.
The only member of his family to see him in the gaol so far has been his father.
Last week, only a few minutes walk from Long Bay’s grim walls, a “Sun Herald” reporter visited Brown’s grandmother. Mrs. Florence Brown.
Her well-kept, modern, little brick home in Anzac Parade, Maroubra, was shuttered against inquisitive eyes.
A doctor’s car stood outside. Mrs. Brown peered through the half-open door and nervously said that her grandson’s alleged escapade had no effect on her apart from the worry and strain.
People had left her alone.
She had not been bothered by the curious.
She obviously intends to stay that way, for she shut the door very firmly as she said: “I don’t think I had better say anything at all now.”
Brown will appear in court on November 1.
He is charged with wounding two policemen with intent to murder them; shooting at two other policemen with intent to murder them; having an unlicensed pistol and a stolen car in his possession; and stealing the trawler Aklavic from The Spit on October 14.
Queensland Times ( Ipswich ) Wednesday 3 November 1954 page 3 of 8
Policeman’s Claim:
“FIRED AT FROM 10ft., BUT MISSED”
SYDNEY, Nov. 2. – A motor cycle policeman said today that Robert Michael Brown (20) had fired at him from a distance of 10ft., but missed. The policeman, Constable Harry Brennan, was giving evidence in the Central Court in the hearing of seven charges against Brown.
Brown was charged with having attempted to murder four policemen, having carried an unlicensed revolver, possessed a stolen car, and stolen a £5000 trawler.
Police have alleged that Brown tried to murder the police officers when he fired at them during an 80 mile an-hour car chase through Sydney streets on October 13.
Constable Brennan described how he questioned Brown on October 13, at Bondi, about the Holden car he was driving. The car had been reported stolen from Victoria. Brennan said he asked Brown to follow him to the police station.
Brown had agreed, but instead accelerated the car and drove at the police motor cycle. The car collided with the cycle and then drove off.
Brennan said he followed the car, and saw Brown lean out the window and fire a shot in his direction. The chase sped past Bondi Police Station, and a police van carrying three policemen joined in.
[blockquote]Brennan said at one stage during the chase Brown aimed at him from 10ft. away, but the bullet struck the ground between the motor cycle’s wheels. Brennan said his gun jammed, and Brown eluded the police pursuers. [/blockquote]
Constable Clive Curtayne said he and another officer arrested Brown on October 16 near the beach at Newport, 11 miles north of Sydney. Brown told them he had jumped overboard to swim to shore from the trawler Aklavic.
Curtayne said Brown told the police he would have shot them if he had not lost his gun in the swim for the shore. The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
Barrier Daily Truth ( Broken Hill, NSW ) Thursday 4 November 1954 page 2 of 8
GUNMAN FOR TRIAL
Sydney, November 3. — In Central Court today Robert Michael Brown, 20, was committed for trial on seven charges, including four of having attempted to murder policemen.
Mr. Beavers, S.M. refused bail and directed that Brown should stand trial at Central Criminal Court next Monday.
When he was asked if he had anything to say, Brown replied: “I have nothing to say, Your Worship.” During the proceedings Brown stood stiffly erect, with his fists clenched, and stared sternly ahead.
Illawarra Daily Mercury ( Wollongong, NSW ) Wednesday 8 December 1954 PAGE 1 of 12
Date Fixed For Hearing
SYDNEY, Tues. — Robert Michael Brown will stand trial in Central Criminal Court next March.
Brown, 20, of Darley Rd., Manly, is charged with having in October, wounded a police officer and shot at another with intent to prevent arrest, with possessing an unlicensed pistol and with larceny.
Brown is at present in custody in Long Bay gaol.
Mr. Justice Dovey, in Central Criminal Court today, adjourned the trial till the first week in March on the application of solicitor, Mr. P. Roach, who made no application for bail.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 8 December 1954 page 11 of 36
TRIAL OF BROWN
IN MARCH
Mr. Justice Dovey yesterday adjourned the trial of Robert Michael Brown until the March sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
Brown, 20, labourer, of Darley Road, Manly, was committed for trial at Central Court of Petty Sessions on November 3, on seven charges.
Indictments for Brown’s trial have not yet been laid, but he was committed on charges of having wounded a sergeant and a constable with intent to murder, having shot at two constables with intent
to murder, having used an unlicensed pistol, having been in possession of a car stolen from Melbourne, and larceny.
Brown’s solicitor. Mr. P. N. Roach, asked Mr. Justice Dovey yesterday to postpone the trial to enable him to interview a number of witnesses and obtain evidence.
Brown was in gaol, and no application would be made for bail, he said. Brown, therefore, would have to remain in gaol until the trial.
CAR REPAIRS
The Senior Crown Prosecutor, Mr. W. J. Knight, said the Crown did not object to the trial being stood over, but said the owner of the car, which would be an exhibit in the case, would like to have the car repaired.
Mr. Roach said he had no objection to photographs of the car being used in evidence.
The North Western Courier ( Narrabri, NSW ) Monday 28 March 1955 page 1 of 10
Manhunt Ends IN COURT
SYDNEY, Monday,
The central figure in a dramatic police search last October, Robert Michael Brown, (20) of Darley Rd., Manly, pleaded guilty to seven charges in the Central Criminal Court today.
Two of the charges alleged Brown maliciously wounded two police officers with intent to prevent his lawful apprehension, and two others alleged he shot at two other policemen to prevent lawful apprehension.
Brown also pleaded guilty to having in his possession a stolen car, without lawful excuse, having used a pistol, without a license, and, having stolen a trawler from Mosman.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 29 March 1955 page 1 of 6
GUNMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FIRING AT POLICE
SYDNEY. Monday,
Robert Michael Brown, 21, of Darley Road, Manly, pleaded guilty in Central Criminal Court today to four charges of shooting at police.
Detective Inspector Aldridge described the manhunt in Sydney last october in which Brown was alleged to have exchanged a number of shots with police.
The four charges were malicious shooting at Bondi of Sgt. Neville Bernard Townsend and Constables Henry Brennan, Leonard Ryand and Charles Melton, with intent to prevent arrest.
Brown also pleaded guilty to three other charge, relating to the possession of a stolen car, use of a pistol without a licence and the stealing of a trawler.
Inspector Aldridge said that last October a message was received from the Melbourne C.I.B. stating that Brown had left Melbourne in a stolen car with the intention of shooting his wife in Sydney.
After threatening his wife with a gun, she agreed to withdraw the warrant if he did not shoot her, Aldridge said.
Brown was detained at Bondi by Constable Brennan.
Brown swerved his car at Brennan’s motor cycle and drove off.
Brown fired a shot at Constable Brennan and later fired four more shots, all of which struck a police truck.
More shots were fired during the chase, and one struck Sgt. Townsend on a finger, which was later amputated.
The next day Brown boarded the trawler Aklavic and headed out to sea.
Inspector Aldridge said Brown swam ashore at Newport and was arrested.
Aldridge said Brown had told him he intended to shoot himself at Melbourne but he did not have the nerve.
Brown had said that he had never intended to injure the police, but had fired so that “they would get serious and shoot me.”
Mr. Justice MacGuire remanded Brown for medical observation before passing sentence.
The Argus ( Melbourne ) Friday 22 April 1955 page 5 of 26
Crown appeal on sentence
SYDNEY, Thursday : The Crown will appeal against a five years’ gaol sentence imposed on Robert Michael Brown, 21, frogman, for a number of offences, including maliciously shooting at police.
Mr. Sheahan, Attorney General, said today he had directed that an appeal be lodged.
On March 31 Judge Maguire imposed two sentences of five years, one of three years, two years, and one of six months’ gaol, , on Brown.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 22 November 1955 page 5 of 8
Cooma Police In Bravery Awards
SYDNEY, Monday.
Six policemen who took part in gun battles have been awarded bravery medals by the Queen, the Governor, Sir John Northcoft, announced to-day.
They are:
Constable Henry Brennan (George Medal), Sergeant Neville Townsend, Constable Leonard Eyan and Charles John Melton (British Empire Medals) for their part in the capture of Robert Michael Brown in October, 1954.
Sergeant Alfred Edmund Frederick Chapman and Constable William Alexander Graham (British Empire Medals), who shot dead Canadian migrant Harry Edgar Rymal, in a gun duel at Cooma in May this year.
In the Cooma gun battle, Rymal was shot by Constable Graham, as he was about to shoot Sergeant Chapman at almost point blank range.
Rymal and the police exchanged 10 shots at a range of less than 20ft. during the fight.
Earlier Rymal had dragged a woman acquaintance from a Cooma hotel and shot her in the thigh as she lay in a shop doorway.
The George Medal was granted to Henry Brennan on the 22 November 1955 as a result of apprehending an armed man during a shootout whilst pursuing the offender(s) on his motor cycle.
WALLY SALKELD RETURN TO CABRAMATTA POLICE REUNION 6 NOVEMBER 2004
WALLY SALKELD RETURN TO CABRAMATTA POLICE REUNION 6 NOVEMBER 2004
WALLY SALKELD RETURN TO CABRAMATTA POLICE REUNION 6 NOVEMBER 2004
WALLY SALKELD RETURN TO CABRAMATTA POLICE REUNION 6 NOVEMBER 2004
WALLY SALKELD RETURN TO CABRAMATTA POLICE REUNION 6 NOVEMBER 2004
Walter Irvine SALKELD, 73 old, former Regd. No. 13700, an Unattached member of the RPA of South West Rocks.
Walter passed away on 26/05/2014 and funeral arrangements are unknown at this time.
Wally was a heavy smoker.
After retirement, Wally purchased a Bottle Shop at Bargo before moving to the South West Rocks area of NSW.
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John William SEDDON
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John William SEDDON
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7920
82 old
Born 7 May 1932Died 28 May 2014
Funeral 3 June 2014
John William SEDDON, 82 old, former Regd. No. 7920, a former member of the RPA of Kincumber.
John passed away on 28/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Tuesday 3rd June at Holy Cross Catholic Church, KINCUMBER.
SEDDON, John William.
07.05.1932 ~ 28.05.2014
Much loved husband of Ann, loving father & father in law of Helen & Steve, Robert & Angie. Cherished Gramps of Karrina, Lara, Kyle and great grandson Ryder.
Always In Our Hearts
Family and friends of JOHN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kincumber Street, Kincumber on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at 11.00am.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 31, 2014
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SEDDON, John William.
07.05.1932 ~ 28.05.2014
Much loved husband of Ann, loving father & father in law of Helen & Steve, Robert & Angie. Cherished Gramps of Karrina, Lara, Kyle and great grandson Ryder.
Always In Our Hearts
Family and friends of JOHN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kincumber Street, Kincumber on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at 11.00am.
The George Medal
