( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Wife to Retirement NSWPF member Mark Vandergraaf # 20835 ( Mounted Unit )
AKA ?
Late of Engadine, NSW
Second Police woman into the GP ( General Purpose ) Dog Squad
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 231
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst. # 99295
Regd. # 24597
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1987 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 2 days )
Constable – appointed 11 December 1988
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Second Police woman into the GP ( General Purpose ) Dog Squad, Botany Bay GDs & Part time OSG ( Operational Support Group ), Botany Bay EDO ( Educational Development Officer ( Sgt ) – Retirement 7 September 2007
Service: From? ? pre December 1987? to7 September 2007 ( HOD ) = 19+ years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Thursday 9 June 1966
Died on: Saturday 22 August 2020
Age: 54 years, 2 months, 13 days
Cause: Cancer – Lung ( diagnosed only 3 months earlier )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 27 August 2020 @ 10am
Funeral location: St John Bosco Church, 46 Waratah Rd, Engadine, NSW
Unless already registered with the funeral home, friends and former colleagues are unable to attend as the family have reached their 100 attendee limit
FUNERAL SERVICE WAS LIVE STREAMED – AT THE TIME & Directly by the family as the Church does NOT have these facilities.
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ? ( Woronora Cemetery ? )
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
LOUISE 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.
Deepest condolences to Mark, their 3 boys and other friends and family.
Louise competed in the Female Hockey ‘United Team’ for the ANZ Australasian & Emergency Police Games. She also played in the Mixed Hockey, Indoor Rowing, Indoor Rowing ‘Mixed’, Indoor Rowing ‘Pairs’ & Indoor Rowing ‘Individual’.
She also competed in Surf Life Saving Masters 2003 Carnival in the 35 – 39 Female Ironwoman where she placed 3rd in the Final round.
She also competed in Surf Life Saving Masters 2005 Carnival in the 35 – 39 Female Ironwoman where she placed 5th in the Final round.
In 2006 – 2007 Surf Life Saving Season, Louise gained a 3rd place in the 40 – 44 years female Board race for Elouera Club.
At the time of publication, nothing further, than what is above, is known about this woman or her career.
Cal
Paul Owen COSGRIFF
| 26/08/2020
Paul Owen COSGRIFF
AKA COSSIE
Late of Port Stephens, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 203
‘The First Class at the new Goulburn Police Academy ‘
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 21453
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on ? ? 1984
Probationary Constable- appointed 20 July 1984
Constable – appointed 20 July 1985
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 1991 ( YES – Class at Goulburn Academy – 1989 )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, TRG Training Course – Goulburn Academy ( 1985 ), Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ), Blacktown ( 27 Division ), Quakers Hill – Retirement
Service: From? ? ? to 16 July 2004 = 21 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 30 August 2000 ( DetSenCon )
Born: Friday 30 December 1955
Died on: Sunday 23 August 2020
Age: 64 years, 7 months, 24 days
Cause: Cancer – ( type ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 28 August 2020 @ 2pm.
Funeral location: Port Stephens Uniting Church, 174 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay, NSW
Funeral will be Live Streamed. Live Stream link is HERE
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
COSSIE 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.
It is with a great sadness that we advise of the passing of one of our Life Members and former well respected coaches of our Cambo family Paul Cosgriff.
Our love and thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends at this very sad time.
So very sad absoulote champion man coach of our 2003 A reserve grade winning grand final,,sending my love to the cosgrove family you will never be forgotton legend!!!!
Paul was a Cambo boy at heart coached trained and gave his all to all the boys that came to him over the years. To Lyn and family my thoughts are with you. Frances Kilroy Brandie
Wow.. Such sad news. Was a great bloke. He turned a lot of lives around with his guidance on and off the field. Much love to the Cosgriff family. RIP mate…
Sad news for the family, thinking of them at this time. I remember when Paul started at Cambo, and over the years we were there Paul helped Tom with his teams.
What a great man cosy was. He will will be missed. My thoughts are with the family. RIP
Neil Aris Rest In Peace Cossie so many great memories. Condolences to Mitch, Lyn and the rest of The Cosgriff family. https://www.facebook.com/CamboJRLC/
Mitch Cosgriff Cambo – Cambridge Park Junior Rugby League Club Mitch Cosgriff our thoughts are with you and the family mate ! A true Cambo legend your dad mate. https://www.facebook.com/CamboJRLC/
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart we share the news of the passing of one of our brothers Paul “Cossie” Cosgriff.
We pass on our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Cossie played a big part in getting our club to where it is today and for that we are forever grateful.
You will be sadly missed old mate.
Rest In Peace Brother.
RIP Cossie, you were a bloody good man and a friend to a lot of Masters people, not just with your club. I have fond memories of you mate, you will never be forgotten.
Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Cossie a few years ago he was a well known figure of our club, it was because of you mate the CCBULLDOGS have moved in the direction that they are in today and we will all be forever greatfull , he was a true…
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
2016
KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Nothing further is known about this man, at the time of publication, than what is recorded above.
Cal
Craig Stephen LAWLESS
| 26/08/2020
Craig Stephen LAWLESS
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy PREP Class # 245
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 12296
Regd. # 27464
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 28 April 1990 ( aged 30 years, 1 month & 5 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 26 October 1990 ( aged 30 years, 7 months & 3 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: Castle Hill GDs, Castle Hill HWP, Macquarie Region, Inner Metropolitan Region, Researcher for the Region Office, Researcher for A/Comm Jeff Jarrett, Parramatta Police HQ – Workforce Planning Unit – Retirement
Service: From28 April 1990 to9 January 2010 = 19 years, 8 months & 12 days Service
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system however
NSW Police Medal – granted 2004
National Medal – granted 2006
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 23 May 2008
Born: Wednesday 23 March 1960 – Camperdown, NSW
Died on: Sunday 2 August 2020
Age: 60 years, 4 months & 10 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 11 August 2020 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Camelia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
CRAIG 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.
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Mike Stephens Visual Storyteller · March 31, 2019 Posting two group photos taken 40 years apart of the same members. My Class 87A from 29 May, 1961 and our 1st reunion 40 years later 2001 at the Swansea RSL Club Lake Macquarie. Also our class Stud Book entry commencing with Warren Taylor (ex Prosecutor) 9999 and finishing with Brian Warwick 10062 (HWP). I can identify 46 from the class photo if anyone interested. Our class was the first to pass the 9999 registered Nos into the 10,000s. The reunion photo identified as follows: Left to right – back row – Mike Stephens, Rod Fulham, Paul McGowan, John Imeson, Merv Braithwaite, Kevin Mongton, Barry Luckie, Brian Rowley, John Baker, Brian Borthwick, Barry Cooper, John Hayes, Tony Madigan, Bruce Spencer, Barry Lawson, Bernie Lee, Roy Fry (partly obscured by Ian Robb standing at end of middle row), Roy Leabeater (Instructor). Middle row – Ross Goodwin, Brian McIlvenna, Leo Gately, Gordon Doyle, Harvey Juergens, Wally Lark, Helen Clark (later Magnus), Ida Luke, Fred Sewell, Ron Blake, Terry Lester, Tom Powick, Ian Robb (standing). Front row – Trevor Neill, Les Wyatt, Bob Drooger, Warren Taylor, Brian Johnson, Brian Warwick, Les Miller, Bill Dent, Clem Long, Lloyd Taylor, Len DeAudney, Col Bell. We held a 45 year reunion at the same venue 2006. If anyone interested I can post a group photo – let me know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1501013186882198/permalink/2260065610976948/
Class 087 – 2001
Mike Stephens Visual Storyteller · March 31, 2019 Posting two group photos taken 40 years apart of the same members. My Class 87A from 29 May, 1961 and our 1st reunion 40 years later 2001 at the Swansea RSL Club Lake Macquarie. Also our class Stud Book entry commencing with Warren Taylor (ex Prosecutor) 9999 and finishing with Brian Warwick 10062 (HWP). I can identify 46 from the class photo if anyone interested. Our class was the first to pass the 9999 registered Nos into the 10,000s. The reunion photo identified as follows: Left to right – back row – Mike Stephens, Rod Fulham, Paul McGowan, John Imeson, Merv Braithwaite, Kevin Mongton, Barry Luckie, Brian Rowley, John Baker, Brian Borthwick, Barry Cooper, John Hayes, Tony Madigan, Bruce Spencer, Barry Lawson, Bernie Lee, Roy Fry (partly obscured by Ian Robb standing at end of middle row), Roy Leabeater (Instructor). Middle row – Ross Goodwin, Brian McIlvenna, Leo Gately, Gordon Doyle, Harvey Juergens, Wally Lark, Helen Clark (later Magnus), Ida Luke, Fred Sewell, Ron Blake, Terry Lester, Tom Powick, Ian Robb (standing). Front row – Trevor Neill, Les Wyatt, Bob Drooger, Warren Taylor, Brian Johnson, Brian Warwick, Les Miller, Bill Dent, Clem Long, Lloyd Taylor, Len DeAudney, Col Bell. We held a 45 year reunion at the same venue 2006. If anyone interested I can post a group photo – let me know.
NSW Police ‘Stud Book’
John G. Imeson (Rtd Senior Sgt) passed away peacefully in Wyong Hospital this morning. In recent years, John had suffered numerous ongoing health issues which have now taken him from us.
John had a lengthy service in H.W.P. and Traffic. He was a very respected and well liked man and a great boss and friend.
To his family, friends and work mates, sincere condolences.
Rest in Peace John.
Mark Edward HASTIE
| 26/08/2020
Mark Edward HASTIE
AKA ?
Late of ?
Don’t piss in my pocket and tell me it’s raining
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 191
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 20717
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 February 1983
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 February 1988
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Rescue Squad, Central Coast, Pennant Hills GDs & Rescue, Hornsby, Berowra ( 1990 ), Brooklyn, Kuring-Gai Local Area Command – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre February 1983? to8 July 2005 = 22+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( SenCon )
Funeral location: Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Nothing further is known about this man at the time of publication.
Cal
Barry Gordon WALKER
| 26/08/2020
Barry Gordon WALKER
AKA ?
Late of Boambee, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # “possibly” 148
NSW Police Cadet # 2874
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17056
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 4 December 1972 ( aged 16 years, 4 months & 17 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 17 July 1975 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed 17 July 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Albury – Retirement
Service: From4 December 1972 to19 November 1996 = 23 years, 11 months & 15 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted17 March 1992 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted28 August 1997 ( Sgt? )
Born: Tuesday 17 July 1956
Died on: Monday 3 August 2020
Age: 64 years & 7 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 17 August 2020 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Hume Chapel, John Hossack Funeral Services, 435 Wilson St, Albury, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – you should phone first to ensure a place )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: John Hossack Funeral Services, Albury, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
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.
Nephew of pre deceased NSWPF Member William David HANNA # ‘Q’ 8363 – Died 10 December 1953 at 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery
NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # 010
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6225
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Academy on 15 June 1948? ( aged 18 years, 9 months & 25 days old )
Probationary Constable- appointed 21 August 1948 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 25 October 1966
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 17 April 1976
Inspector – appointed 28 June 1981
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ?1985
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Junee – Cst – SenCst ( 1958 – 1966 ), ‘ R ‘ District ( Newcastle? )( Sgt 3/c – 1966 ), Wagga Wagga – Sgt 3/c ( 1968 ), Burwood, Five Dock ( Sgt 1/c ), OIC – South West Region Tactical Response Group ( TRG ) – Retirement
Service: From 15 June 1948 to5 August 1988 = 40 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Supt )
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 8 June 1987
National Police Service Medal – granted 23 May 2017
Born: Wednesday 21 August 1929 – Urana, NSW
Died on: Wednesday 5 August 2020
Age: 90 years, 11 months & 15 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 13 August 2020 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Magnolia Chapel, Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW
( Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic )
Seating LIMITED to 100
ALL attendees to be Temperature checked and supply contact details ( Name & phone number )
The funeral will be Live Streamed which will later be accessible via this website.
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Elite Funerals,
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
File Portraits of NSW Police, senior Officers. Supt, Control of Tactical Response Group, Neville Tamlyn. September 11, 1985. (Photo by Robert Pearce/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
NEVILLE 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.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 5 August 1966 (No.77), page 3109
THE undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by sub sequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:—
Junee.—Senior Constable Neville Fletcher Tamlyn, stationed at Junee, during the absence, on leave, of Sergeant 2nd Class A. O. Foot,—from 12th July, 1966.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 15 December 1961 (No.135), page 3965
THE undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:—
Junee.—Senior Constable Neville Fletcher Tamlyn, stationed at Junee, during the absence on leave, of Sergeant 2nd Class R. J. Hayden,—from 19th November, 1961.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 25 July 1958 (No.72), page 2197
THE undermentioned member of the Police’ Force to exercise, within the Licensing District preceding his name, the authority conferred by Section 63, Subsection I, of the Liquor Act, 1912-1954, from the date specified, viz.:—
Junee.—Constable 1st Class Neville Fletcher Tamlyn, stationed at Junee during the absence, on leave, of Sergeant 3rd Class Douglas Cowin Brideson,—from 1st July, 1958.
NSW Redfern / Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 103 & 2520
Regd. # ‘Q’ 8363
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: Commenced Training on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 30 March 1905
Constable – appointed 1 April 1906
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 May 1914
Senior Constable – N/A ( No such Rank )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 October 1926
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 12 November 1941
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: Murwillumbah ( 28 April 1905 ), Mullumbimby, Hillston ( 1907 ), Murray District ( 13 December 1913 ), Metropolitan District: ( 13 April 1916 ) – Redfern, Paddington, Randwick, Botany ( Crown Sgt ), Darlinghurst – Retirement
Service: From 30 March 1905to10 March 1944 = 29 years Service
Awards: Imperial Service Medal ( Imperial ) – granted 11 August 1944 ( Sgt 2/c )
Commissioners Commendation: Awarded on 27 April 1939 for his part in the disastrous bush fires during December, 1938 and January 1939.
Appointed Justice of the Peace – 1946
Served in the Boar War – April 1902 – August 1902
Born: 10 March 1884 , Moulamein, NSW
Died on: Thursday 10 December 1953
Age: 70
Cause: Carcinoma of the stomach ( Cancer )
Event location: his residence, 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery, NSW
Event date: Thursday 10 December 1953
Funeral date: Friday 11 December 1953 @ 2.45pm
Funeral location: St Andrews Church of England, Rosebery
Funeral Parlour: Thomas Dixon P/Ltd. Undertaker = T. Moncrief.
Ashes taken to Urana, NSW & buried with his wife – Jessie TAMLYN. ( DoD = 19 June 1938 )
Grave location:
GPS: -35.3110259521874 146.25799840606
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ? Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
Retired Sgt 2/C ( NSWPF ) William David HANNA was buried with his wife, Jessie, after his death on 10 December 1953. Jessie predeceased him by 20 years. William ( also known by the nickname of ‘Barlow’ ) was cremated at the Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, and his ashes later buried with Jessie. May they forever Rest In Peace together.
WILLIAM 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.
William David HANNA was the third child born to David HANNA and Susan Anna SMITH. He was born on the 10th March 1884 at Woorooma Station, Moulamein NSW.
After his Boer War service in 1902, the next recorded record of his life was on 12 July 1903 when he reported the death of his brother, John Alfred Hanna at the Jerilderie Hotel NSW Australia.
As a returned soldier he was offered a career in the NSW Police Force, and was appointed as an Ordinary Constable on the 1 April 1906, (information obtained from the NSW Police Gazette dated 11 July 1906).
His service number was 8363 and he was posted to the far North Coast country towns of Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby. A few years later he was posted to Hillston, in far western NSW.
Members of the HANNA family knew him by the nickname of “Barlow”.
On the 31st March 1908 he married Jessie TAMLYN in the Mount Hope district of NSW.
William and Jessie had three children. William David Gregory was born in Condobolin during 1909. The second child born was Grace May Dorothy who was born on 16 December 1911 at Hay NSW. The third child Jessie Margaret was born at Urana NSW on the 14th June, 1913.
When John Alfred Carroll HORGAN moved from Jerilderie NSW in the late 1920’s, to take up a job the GPO in Sydney, he boarded with his uncle, William David HANNA, who was a Crown Sergeant by this time, in the NSW police force. He resided at 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery NSW where it was common for relatives to arrive at his home and stay for whatever time they liked.
A family source advised that Uncle Barlow’s relatives and friends would visit on a Saturday and drink beer in the garage.
When transferred to Sydney NSW William David held postings at Darlinghurst, Redfern, Paddington, Randwick and Botany Police Stations as a Crown Sergeant.
Molly HORGAN recalls that when she was completing her nursing certificate during the 1940’s at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst, she would often receive a visit from Crown Sergeant William HANNA, just to see if she was alright and making sure she had everything she needed.
Molly also knew him as Barlow and stated he was a wonderful caring man.
Crown Sergeant William HANNA was professionally acquainted with Sydney’s major underworld figures of the day. He was also a member of the Orange Lodge and Masonic Lodge.
He was sent to the Hunter Valley Region on several occasions for Bush Fire control and Law and Order at times of the infamous Coal Miners Strikes during the 1930’s.
On one occasion he was severely beaten in a brawl and finished up in Hospital. His family could not get near him because of the number of Chinese residents holding a vigil around his bed side. He had an affiliation with the Chinese population and believed they were good citizens.
William David HANNA owned three houses in Sydney; I have located five addresses that he lived at in Sydney: one a flatette above the Lynx Service Station on the corner of Gardeners Road and Tunstall Ave, Kensington, another residence at 155 Botany Road, Botany, “Akaroa” Mount Street, Randwick,
The Sands Directory of 1917 and 1918 recorded his address as Mort Street, Randwick and his final residence at 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery.
My sister Valerie recalls that she and our mother visited Uncle Barlow in Sydney. As children my sisters would be threatened with “uncle Barlow”when they misbehaved.
William David HANNA died aged 70 on the 10 December 1953 at his Rosebery NSW residence.
His death certificate states he was a widower, married at the age of 25 to Jessie TAMLYN at Mount Hope NSW. He died of a carcinoma of the stomach, which he suffered with for two years and was under the care of a Doctor John C. RADFORD.
He was cremated on the 11th December 1953 at the Eastern Suburbs Crematorium. The undertaker was T. Moncrief, Reverend J.A Ross, Church of England Minister conducted the service and C. Higgins was a witness to the cremation.
His ashes were taken to Urana NSW and buried with his wife Jessie TAMLYN. His death certificate gives his daughter Jessie HANNA as the informant of his death and also gave 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery as her address.
Career of William David HANNA 1902 – 1944.
Boer War Service 1902
Labourer 1903-1905
Joined the NSW Police Force: 30 March 1905
Promotions NSW Police Force:
Constable 1 April 1906
Constable First Class 13 May 1914
Sergeant 3rd Class 1 October 1926
Sergeant 2nd Class 12 November 1941
Retired From NSW Police Force 10 March 1944
Stations Appointed to:
Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, Hay (all NSW Country areas) Botany, Darlinghurst, Paddington, Redfern (Sydney Metropolitan Region).
Commissioners Commendation:
Was awarded on the 27 April 1939 for his part in the disastrous bush fires during December, 1938 and January 1939.
Special Award:
For his military service in the Boer War – April 1902 to August 1902.
Retirement:
Retired on the 10th March 1944
From The NSW Police Force.
Awarded the Imperial Service Medal on 11 August, 1944 from the King of England in recognition of the meritorious services rendered.
Appointed as a Justice of The Peace 1946
Death:
Died 10 December 1953 at 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery NSW.
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Trooper William David HANNA – 22 – 3rd NSW Imperial Bushmen- Boer War 1902
In 1902 William David HANNA then aged 18 enlisted in the Colonial Army to fight against the Boers in South Africa.
William HANNA like so many other young men lied about his age stating he was 20 years old to get into the colonial army. He gave his occupation as “station hand” and was a Trooper in the 3 NSW Imperial Bushmen with the service number of 22.
This contingent of soldiers, arrived in South Africa and when peace was declared, immediately returned to Australia. He was awarded the Queens South Africa Medal, with clasps serving at Belmont, Transvaal, Rhodesia and South Africa, 1902.
Records of The 3rd New South Wales Imperial Bushmen gave the following information:”
In January 1902 a new squadron for the Regiment was formed in Cape Town from Australians already in the country, as was another squadron in February. This brought the strength of the regiment to 500.
About 1,000 men in total are thought to have served in the unit, although it had no more than 600 at any time.
During May 1902 some of the men whose time had expired returned to Australia in the transport Ansonia but many more, and all the officers, volunteered for further service.
200 Victorian Riverina Bushmen, raised by J. S. HORSFALL, reinforced those who stayed. (I believe that his future brother-in-law, John Joseph HORGAN were part of this 200 being from the Riverina Area).
William’s older brother John Alfred HANNA was also serving in South Africa at the time with the 3rd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (NSW)
The regiment spent the remainder of its time serving with William’s column in west Transvaal, until peace was declared in June 1902.
On 12 July 1902 the regiment sailed from Durban, Natal, for Australia, on board the transport Drayton Grange arriving in Sydney on 11 August”
Boer War Discharge
Boer War Record
Boer War Medal
William David and Jessie HANNA taken shortly before Jessie’s death in 1938. They were on their way to a wedding.
William David HANNA’s backyard garden at 71 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery. Note the air raid bunker that was built during the war years when Sydney was under threat. Photo taken circa early 1950’s.
A Studio Photo of Constable William David HANNA taken 1n 1907/1908.
William David HANNA (second from left standing) aged 22. Photo taken in 1906 when he was stationed at Mullumbimby Police Station NSW.
Sergeant William David HANNA (standing middle row on left) taken at North Rothbury, Hunter Valley NSW during the infamous coal miners strike on the 1930’s.
Taken during Coal Miners strike during 1930’s Hunter Valley NSW. William David HANNA seated in the middle of the front row.
Crown Sergeant William HANNA, his daughter-in-law Elva MOORE with baby Gordon in about 1944
This is William David HANNA during 1947. He is holding his newly born grandaughter Yvonne, the daughter of Grace (nee HANNA) and Douglas BRENNAN.
This is the letter advising William David HANNA that he had been awarded the Imperial Service Medal.
These are the medals awarded to William David HANNA. His 1902 Boer War service medal on the left and his Imperial Service Medal on the right.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Friday 11 December 1953, page 20HANNA, William David.-December 10. 1953, at his residence, 71 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery ( late of N.S.W. Police Dept.).Relict of the late Jessie Hanna, beloved father of David, Grace ( Mrs. D. Brennan ) and Marie, and dear uncle of Neville Tamlyn, aged 70 years.At rest.11 Dec 1953 – Family Notices – Trove
