David Valentine PAUL

| 02/05/2019

David Valentine PAUL DFC

AKA BOYDEE

Late of Vaucluse

NSW Penrith Police Academy Class # “possibly” Class 2 of 1946

David was of Aboriginal decent and one of the earliest to have joined the NSWPF

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 1241

Regd. # 4931

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 7 January 1946

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 20 February 1967

Does NOT appear in the 1979 Stud Book

Final Rank = Detective Sergeant 1st Class

Stations: ?, Clarence St Police Stn ( 1948 ), NSW Police Air Wing – Pilot of aircraft NEMESIS ( 1949 ), Bondi Detectives ( 10 Division 1960’s – Det Sgt 2/C ), Central Detectives ( 1 Division about 1973 – Det Sgt 1/C ),

Service: From ? ? pre Jan 1946? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

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World War II

Australian Imperial Force

Regiment: 454 Squadron RAAF

Enlisted: 4 January 1941

Service # 0210106 403215 ?

Rank: Flight Lieutenant

Training: Empire Air Training Scheme ( EATS ) Trained in Rhodesia

Embarkation: ?

Next of kin: ?

Religion: ?

Single / Married: ?

Returned to Australia: ?

Military Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross ( Imperial ) DFC – granted 28 March 1944

Formal portrait of RAN and RAAF officers at the RAN/RAAF Australian Joint Anti-Submarine School (AJASS) at HMAS Albatross at Nowra NSW. The only identified officer is O210106 Flight Lieutenant David Valentine Paul DFC RAAF at front row far left. Flt Lt Paul enlisted on 4 January 1941 and trained as a pilot with the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Rhodesia. He was posted to 454 Squadron RAAF. Flying a Baltimore aircraft from a base in North Africa he was shot down on 4 December 1943 during a sortie over the Mediterranean. Rescued from the sea he became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in 1945 at Muhlberg, Germany. He joined the NSW Police Force after the war and remained in the RAAF Reserve rising to the rank of Squadron Leader.

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Awards: No NSWPF Awards found

Born: Thursday 10 June 1920

Died on: ? ? pre 14 May 1973?

Age: 52

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: Richmond Air Base, Richmond, NSW

Event date: ? ? pre 14 May 1973

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ? – usual searches fail to locate a grave or mention of death

Memorial located at: ?

Description Studio portrait of 403215 (O210106) Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) David Valentine Paul DFC RAAF. Flt Lt Paul enlisted on 4 January 1941 and trained as a pilot with the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Rhodesia. He was posted to 454 Squadron RAAF. Flying a Baltimore aircraft from a base in North Africa he was shot down on 4 December 1943 during a sortie over the Mediterranean. Rescued from the sea he became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in 1945 at Muhlberg, Germany. He joined the NSW Police Force after the war and remained in the RAAF Reserve rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. — Studio portrait of 403215 (O210106) **Flight Lieutenant** (Flt Lt) **David Valentine Paul DFC** RAAF. Flt Lt Paul enlisted on **4 January 1941** and trained as a pilot with the **Empire Air Training Scheme** (EATS) in **Rhodesia**. He was posted to **454 Squadron RAAF**. Flying a **Baltimore aircraft** from a base in **North Africa** he was **shot down** on **4 December 1943** during a sortie over the **Mediterranean**. **Rescued** from the sea he became a **prisoner of war** (POW) of the **Germans**, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in **1945** at **Muhlberg, Germany**. He joined the **NSW Police Force** after the war and **remained** in the **RAAF Reserve** rising to the rank of **Squadron Leader**.

DAVID is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

Grave location: TBA

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

David was an RAAF Pilot during WWI and, afterwards, joined the NSW Police.

He was also a member of 22 Squadron, Richmond, NSW and apparently died of a heart attack at the Squadron at Richmond in 1973.

The Sun Friday 2 Sep 1949 page 1

"LEGACY" SMILE. Traffic Constable David Paul was " arrested " today by Mrs. Eric Bennett, president of the women's auxiliary of Associated Newspapers ( The Sun ) RSL sub-branch, but was " discharged " when he bought a button for Legacy War Oprphans' Day.Constable Paul is one of the pilots of the NSW Police aircraft Nemesis.A former RAAF Squadron-Leader bomber pilot and DFC winner, he was shot down over Greece and was a POW in Germany for several years. — “LEGACY” SMILE. Traffic Constable David Paul was ” arrested ” today by Mrs. Eric Bennett, president of the women’s auxiliary of Associated Newspapers ( The Sun ) RSL sub-branch, but was ” discharged ” when he bought a button for Legacy War Oprphans’ Day.Constable Paul is one of the pilots of the NSW Police aircraft Nemesis.A former RAAF Squadron-Leader bomber pilot and DFC winner, he was shot down over Greece and was a POW in Germany for several years.

c1942 Description Informal group portrait of four graduates of an Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) course in Rhodesia. Probably taken at the port of Mombassa, Kenya, several of these recent graduates were about to depart for service with 454 Squadron RAAF in the Eastern Mediterranean. Left to right: 406684 Sergeant (Sgt) Ralph Mervyn Simpson RAAF, killed in action on 4 December 1943, Charlie Mumford, 403215 (O210106) Sergeant David Valentine Paul and 400954 Sergeant George Townson Agg. Sgt Paul, later promoted to Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) enlisted on 4 January 1941 and trained as a pilot with the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Rhodesia. He was posted to 454 Squadron RAAF. Flying a Baltimore aircraft from a base in North Africa he was shot down on 4 December 1943 during a sortie over the Mediterranean, Sgt Simpson being killed after parachuting from the crashing aircraft. Rescued from the sea with surviving crew members Agg, now a Warrant Officer (WO) and WO 645357 Jim Rennie RAF, Paul became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in 1945 at Muhlberg, Germany. He joined the NSW Police Force after the war and remained in the RAAF Reserve rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. — **c1942** Description Informal group portrait of four graduates of an Empire Air Training Scheme (**EATS**) course in **Rhodesia**. Probably taken at the port of **Mombassa, Kenya**, several of these recent graduates were about to depart for service with **454 Squadron RAAF** in the **Eastern Mediterranean**. Left to right: 406684 Sergeant (Sgt) **Ralph Mervyn Simpson RAAF**, killed in action on 4 December 1943, **Charlie Mumford**, 403215 (O210106) **Sergeant David Valentine Paul** and 400954 **Sergeant George Townson Agg**. **Sgt Paul**, later promoted to **Flight Lieutenant** (Flt Lt) enlisted on 4 January 1941 and trained as a pilot with the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Rhodesia. He was posted to 454 Squadron RAAF. Flying a Baltimore aircraft from a base in North Africa he was shot down on 4 December 1943 during a sortie over the Mediterranean, Sgt Simpson being killed after parachuting from the crashing aircraft. Rescued from the sea with surviving crew members Agg, now a Warrant Officer (WO) and WO 645357 Jim Rennie RAF, Paul became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in 1945 at Muhlberg, Germany. He joined the NSW Police Force after the war and remained in the RAAF Reserve rising to the rank of Squadron Leader.

c1942DescriptionFormal group portrait of recent graduates of an Empire Air training Scheme (EATS) pilot training course in held in Rhodesia. The only identified man is 403215 (O210106) Sergeant, later Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) David Valentine Paul DFC who like all the new pilots standing in the rear and middle rows is wearing his newly presented wings. Flt Lt Paul enlisted on 4 January 1941 and trained with the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Rhodesia. Posted to 454 Squadron RAAF he was flying a Baltimore aircraft from a base in North Africa when he was shot down on 4 December 1943 during a sortie over the Mediterranean. Rescued from the sea he became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in 1945 at Muhlberg, Germany. He joined the NSW police Force after the war and remained in the RAAF Reserve rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. The four men sitting are probably the course flying instructors. — c1942 Description Formal group portrait of recent graduates of an Empire Air training Scheme (**EATS**) pilot training course in held in Rhodesia. The only identified man is 403215 (O210106) **Sergeant**, later **Flight Lieutenant** (Flt Lt) **David Valentine Paul DFC** who like all the new pilots standing in the rear and middle rows is wearing his newly presented wings.

c1965DescriptionFormal portrait of RAN and RAAF officers at the RAN/RAAF Australian Joint Anti-Submarine School (AJASS) at HMAS Albatross at Nowra NSW. The only identified officer is O210106 Flight Lieutenant David Valentine Paul DFC RAAF at front row far left. Flt Lt Paul enlisted on 4 January 1941 and trained as a pilot with the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Rhodesia. He was posted to 454 Squadron RAAF. Flying a Baltimore aircraft from a base in North Africa he was shot down on 4 December 1943 during a sortie over the Mediterranean. Rescued from the sea he became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans, finally being released in 1945 at Stalag IVb POW camp in 1945 at Muhlberg, Germany. He joined the NSW Police Force after the war and remained in the RAAF Reserve rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. — c1965 Description Formal portrait of RAN and RAAF officers at the RAN/RAAF Australian Joint Anti-Submarine School (AJASS) at HMAS Albatross at Nowra NSW. The only identified officer is O210106 **Flight Lieutenant David Valentine Paul DFC RAAF** at front row far left.

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973), Thursday 9 September 1943 (No.200), page 2054

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General in Council has approved of the following changes being made:—

CITIZEN AIR FORCE.

General Duties Branch.

The following non-commissioned officers (Pilots) are appointed to commissions on probation with the rank of ( Sergeants ) with effect from the dates indicated: –

No. 403215 David Valentine Paul (17th April, 1943)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232758844

Army News (Darwin, NT : 1941 – 1946), Friday 7 April 1944, page 1

More RAAF Decorations CANBERRA,

Thursday. –

The Air Minister, Mr. Drakeford, has announced that six officers of the RAAF serving overseas have been awarded the DFC.

They are:

Flight-Lieutenant Murray Charlton, of Killara, NSW;

Flight-Lieutenant David William Lewis, of Gundi, NSW;

Flying-Officer Ronald Albert Hoskings, of Dromana Victoria;

Flying-Officer Thomas Alexander Bunn, of Blackburn, Victoria;

Pilot-Officer David Valentine Paul, of Willoughby, NSW and

Warrant-Officer Keith George Campbell, of Willoughby, NSW.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47691749

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973),

Thursday 13 April 1944 (No.71), page 803

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL HAS RECEIVED ADVICE THAT HIS MAJESTY THE KING HAS APPROVED OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS- 28th March, 1944:—

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE.

For skill, courage and devotion to duty in flying operations against the enemy:

Distinguished Flying Cross.

….

(with effect from 4th June, 1943).

Pilot Officer David Valentine Paul, No. 403215.

…

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232778034

Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954), Thursday 6 June 1946, page 1

TOWN TALK

Did you see see pleasant looking copper at Pitt and Market Streets yesterday sporting the D.F.C.?

He was Constable David Paul ;

flew Baltimores in 454 Squadron ; was taken prisoner east of Athens, and spent 17 months in the bag.

Joined police force this year. Likes it

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/248500543

* the only link is the name. Not confirmed as the same person.

Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 – 1954), Sunday 11 May 1947, page 8

This Week’s Case-book

THE DOOR WAS MADE READY FOR A RAID HUSBAND,

suspicious of his wife, loosened screws in a bolt on the front door of his flat to gain easy entry for a raid he planned to catch her with the co-respondent.

The husband, pastry cook Reginald John Ginns, of Kirribilli, was 21 when he married Doreen Frances Ginns, formerly Angove, in February, 1940, she being 22.

Ginns said he became suspicious of his wife and engaged an inquiry agent.

On the night of December 1, 1946, a man was seen to enter the flat at 7.30. The lights went off at 8.30 and were put on again at 9.25 when tea was made, according to sounds from the flat.

On December 7, the raiders forced the door. Ginns said he switched on the light and found his wife and a man on the floor of the lounge room.

A lumber jacket belonging to the man yielded the name of David Valentine Paul, of Crow’s Nest, he added.

Ginns was given a decree nisi on the ground of his wife’s adultery with Paul; he also obtained custody of the only child of the marriage, a boy of six.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231550980

National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Thursday 21 October 1948, page 5

STUNT PRECEDED CRASH

TENTERFIELD PLANT FATALITY TENTERFIELD,

Wednesday.

The Tenterfield Coroner found today that Richard Colin Perram and Eileen Emily Wratten had died from burns accidentally suffered when the aeroplane in which they were flying, crashed last Sunday.

Frank Lawrence Cornford said that he was at Tenterfield aerodrome and heard Mrs. Wratten say to Perram prior to taking off ” I want you to do some loops and turns.”

When the plane took the air the pilot started to loop the loop and do steep turns and rolls. The plane then started to Shoot up the ‘drome, he said. ”

The plane was flying excessively low and when about 150 feet up the plane made a stall turn. It then went into a spin and crashed to the ground.

Within a matter of seconds it burst into flames.”

Cornford said that with others he rushed to the plane, but by the time he got there it was impossible because of the heat and flames to get near enough to be of any assistance.

Constable David Paul, of Clarence Street Police Station, Sydney, said he saw the plane in the air over the aerodrome. It was stunting at a height of about 500 feet and stall turning. In a final dive the plane passed over the head of a person on the aerodrome at about 25 feet, pulled up to a height of about 150 feet and attempted another stall turn. At the top of the turn the aircraft stalled completely and crashed.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161684116

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973), Thursday 16 December 1948 (No.165), page 4223

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General in Council has approved of the following changes being made:—

…….

RESERVE.

General Duties Branch.

The following former officers are appointed to commissions with the ranks indicated:—

( Temporary Flight Lieutenant )

David Valentine Paul, D.F.C. (403215), 21et July, 1948,…..

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232886093

Bernard Patrick SLATTERY

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Bernard Patrick SLATTERY

AKA ?

Late of ?

Bernard’s wife, Sheila, aged in her early 90’s, passed away at Gerringong on the 18 April 2019.

Parent’s to Michael Slattery – Solicitor used personally by many police.

NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 4383

Rank: Commenced Training at either Redfern or Penrith Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 July 1939 ( 21 years, 0 months, 9 days )

Constable 1st Class – 1946

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 15 September 1967

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed ? January 1973

Inspector 2nd Class – appointed 1 March 1974

Inspector 1st Class – appointed 25 February 1975

Superintendent 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed 14 April 1978

Final Rank = Superintendent

Stations: ?, Camden ( 1946 ), Wagga Wagga? ( 1947 ), Broken Hill ( 12/1972 as Assistant Officer – 4/1974 ), Auburn ( 4/1974 ), Campbelltown ( SenSgt – OIC ), Wollongong ( Supt )( abt 1975 – 77 – took Claude Oakman’s place ),

Service: From ? ? pre July 1939? to ? ? ? = ? years Service ( not in the 1979 Stud Book )

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Monday 24 June 1918

Died on: ? May 2002

Age: 84 years

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

BERNARD 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.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

Camden News (NSW : 1895 – 1954),

Thursday 21 February 1946, page 1

CORONER’S INQUEST.

Death of Kenneth Andrews.

Kenneth Roser, known as Kenneth Andrews, aged 14 years, step son of Mr. J. J. Andrews, of Camden Park, met his death from internal injuries accidentally received on 7th January last, when a cart passed over his chest at Camden Park.

This was the verdict arrived at by the District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Kelloway, J. P. at an inquiry held at the Camden Court House on 13th February.

Mr. F. R. Sutton, secretary of the Camden Park Estate Pty Ltd., in evidence stated Kenneth Roser, known to him at Kenneth Andrews, was employed on the estate as an orchard hand and came under the direct control of the orchard manager, Charles Barrett from whom all instructions and orders would be received.

Dr. R. M. Crookston stated he attended deceased, the lad was then in a desperate condition. Given details of injuries upon examination, he stated marks were visible like a wheel mark across the chest, and signs of rupture of one, probably both lungs. The damage to the chest organs was obviously very serious and extensive. There was a slight temporary improvement in his condition due to oxygen given him at the District Hospital, also relief from pain and anxiety, but he died in the evening of the same day. Robert E. Fardon, 15 years, employed at Camden Park, stated that at about 2 p.m. on Monday, 7th January, in company with Kenneth, was engaged in carting fruit cases from the box shed to the packing shed. A horse and spring cart was used to carry the boxes. They put about 100 half-bushel cases on the cart, and then drove the horse and cart to the packing shed. The load was about five boxes high, and to travel to the shed both he and deceased sat on top of it. They walked the horse over, and when the door of the shed was reached the horse stopped fairly suddenly, and some of the front boxes fell down on to the horses rump. Witness slipped on to the shaft of the cart, then sprang on to the ground. Deceased slipped and fell on to the horses rump, he slipped from there on to the near side shaft to which he clung face up. The horse moved forward when the cases struck it, but it did not bolt, it just went at a slow trot for about 15 yards then stopped. While it was moving the deceased let go his hold on the shaft and fell to the ground. Witness said he saw him attempt to get out of the path of the wheel, but he was unable to do so, the wheel passed over his chest. Charles Edward Barret, orchard manager, stated that Kenneth Roser and Robert Fardon were engaged in moving fruit cases from one shed to another, for which purpose they used a horse and cart. The horse was a very quiet animal and was accustomed to the work in which the lads were engaged. When the packing shed was reached the cart was being backed in so that the cases could be unloaded, several cases fell from the load and struck the horse, which jumped forward and Kenneth, who was sitting on the front of the cart, fell to the ground and the wheel of the cart passed over his chest. Assistance was immediately given, and the lad was conveyed to the District Hospital by the ambulance. The deceased, who was very well known to witness, was industrious and energetic, and capable of carrying out the duties alloted to him. He had intelligence very much above the ordinary in applying himself to the general work of the orchard. Witness stressed the fact that the horse was quiet and reliable, and had previously been worked by the two lads, either of whom knew how to manage a horse.

Constable B. P. Slattery submitted evidence of his visit to the scene of the accident, and interviewed employees on the estate.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140492178

Camden News (NSW : 1895 – 1954),

Thursday 31 October 1946, page 4

RETURNING OFFICER’S REPORT.

EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION HELD ON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1946.

I have to report that the Extra ordinary Election held on Saturday, October 19, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of H. S. Whitford, Esq., resulted as follows: —

BAKER, A… … 181
WYLIE, D. G… … 175
BRITTON, E. C. … … 148
PINKERTON, R L. … … 139
INFORMAL … … 2
INVALID …… …… 1

The counting, was made in the presence of the two poll clerks and Sergeant W. Bowerman and First Class Constable B. P. Slattery, Police Officer on duty.

No candidate for action exercised his right to appoint a scrutineer. Out of nearly 1,800 enrolled electors, 645 (or nearly 36 per cent) electors exercised their civic franchise, ………

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140491834

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 – 1954), Saturday 28 June 1947, page 2

Motorist Crossed Traffic Lines; Fined at Wagga

Crossing of yellow and white traffic lines by motorists was a particularly dangerous practice, said Constable B. P. Slattery in the Wagga Court of Petty Sessions yesterday.

Constable Slattery was giving evidence in a case, heard ex-parte. where Fred Tracey, of Glen Iris. Melbourne, was charged with crossing traffic lines on the Hume Highway near Tumblong, on April 17.

He said that Tracey crossed the yellow and white lines to drive his vehicle for about 50 or 60 yards on the incorrect side on the crest of a hill. Tracey’s view of the oncoming traffic would be obstructed as it was a fairly steep rise, said the constable. These lines are placed on the roadway to warn drivers to keep to the correct side at dangerous spots.

A fine of £2 with 8/ court costs was imposed.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/145150262

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 – 1954), Saturday 28 June 1947, page 2

DRIVER REFUSED TIME TO PAY £25 FINE AT WAGGA

Fining a Sydney transport driver £25 at the Wagga Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, Mr. E. J. Etherton P.M., refused time to pay the fine. Vincent Amendolia, of The Corso, Manly, had failed to appear to answer a charge of operating his road transport in competition with the NSW railways.

The case was heard ex-parte.

Mr. Etherton said that it was not his policy to allow time to pay fines to defendants who did not even bother to communicate with the court, ‘Where s defendant totally disregards the court I do not think he is worthy of that consideration,’ he said.

Constable B. P. Slattery, of Wagga, said that he intercepted Amendolia about three miles north of Tarcutta on the Hume Highway at 12.35 p.m. on March 16. His semi trailer motor lorry was loaded with about 10 tons of glucose, which was being conveyed from Melbourne to Sydney.

He admitted that he had no permit to transport the goods in N.S.W. The road tax evaded by defendant would be about £47/10/ added Constable Slattery.

Amendolia was also line £3 on a charge of not having an approved signalling device on his vehicle and £2 on a charge of not having his name and address on the vehicle.

He was also ordered to pay £1/4/ court costs.

Sergeant A. E. Shipway prosecuted and informed the magistrate that defendant had 24 previous convictions for traffic offences.

Harry Francis Towers, of Firth Street, Arncliffe, was also fined £ 15 with 8/ costs, on a charge of operating a road transport in competition with the N.S.W. railways.

Constable Slattery said that Towers was intercepted at 12.45 p.m. on March 18 when he was driving a motor lorry on the Hume Highway about five miles north of Tarcutta.

The lorry was loaded with 16 rolls of paper which were being taken from Melbourne to Sydney.

Towers did not have a permit to transport the goods in N.S.W. There was about eight tons of paper on the lorry and the N.S.W. road tax evaded would be about £40, said Constable Slattery.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/145150236

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 – 1954),

Friday 5 December 1947, page 2

WAGGA COURT ITEMS

Constable B. P. Slattery said that he saw a trailer owned by Hodge, no Sturt Highway, on May 7.

The trailer was loaded with deiseline and the driver, John Jones, also of Sydney, did not have a permit, Constable Slattery said.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/144843030

Nothing further, at this time, is known about this man, his career or family life – nor is anything known about his wife.

Cal

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David Charles SANDERSON

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David Charles SANDERSON

AKA CHARLIE

Late of ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 126

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14494

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 5 April 1971

Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 April 1976

Sergeant – appointed 2 May 1986

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Superintendent

Stations: ?, Liverpool ( ‘A’ List – early 1970’s ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division Detective ), Bankstown ( 19 Division – Detective ), Instructor – Detectives Training Course 2/77 & 3/77, Deniliquin ( Det Sgt – late 1980’s ), Lismore ( Commander ), Tweed Heads, District Officer – Albury, Thredbo Landslide Commander ( 1997 ), Queanbeyan ( Commander ) – Retirement

Service: From ? ? pre April 1971? to 19 July 2002 = 31+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Det Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 March 1997 ( C/ Insp )

Commissioners Commendation for the Emergency Response Management of Thredbo Landslide in July 1997. Award received in 2000

Born: Tuesday 29 April 1947

Died on: Sunday 28 April 2019 ( ONE day before his 72 birthday )

Age: 71

Cause: Melanoma & Brain Cancer

Event location: Home

Event date: Sunday 28 April 2019 during the morning – surrounded by family

Funeral date: Thursday 2 May 2019 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location: Saint Raphael’s Catholic Church, 47 Lowe St, Queanbeyan, NSW

there will be NO formal Police involvement at the funeral although family and friends are invited to attend.

Wake location: ?TBA

Funeral Parlour: William Cole Funerals, Canberra 6253 3655

Buried at: Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery, Lanyon Dr, Jerrabomberra, NSW

Memorial located at: ?

CHARLIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

Funeral location:

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

Charlie was a former school teacher & quite academically gifted together with being an all round nice guy.

He was also the Forward Commander at the Thredbo Landslide and the ‘face of’ the Police during that event and a legend as the Commander.

We give our deepest condolences to Sue and his 7 kids.

SANDERSON David Charles ( CHARLIE )

29 April 1947- 28 April 2019

Beloved husband of Sue.

Father of Matt, Joe, Sarah, Paul, Annie, Pete and Christina.

Passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, 28 April surrounded by his family.

Charlie will be remembered as a loving father, a dedicated Police Officer and a great mate to all who knew him.

The funeral service for Charlie will be held at St Raphael’s Catholic Church, Lowe Street, Queanbeyan on Thursday 2 May 2019, commencing at 1:30 pm.

Burial will follow at Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery.

Published in The Canberra Times on Apr. 30, 2019

May 4, 2019

Dear Sue and family, we were both saddened and shocked to read of Charlie’s passing in our church bulletin at Mass tonight. We have fond memories of family connections in Queanbeyan and beyond. Charlie will be remembered as a true gentleman, wonderful family man and exemplary policeman. I hope we can make contact in the near future. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we send you our love.

The de Jongh family.

Pauline de Jongh, Queanbeyan, New South Wales

May 2, 2019

To Sue and family. I arrived in Canberra yesterday 1 May, as part of the Salvation Army Australia Red Shield Ride from Sydney to Melbourne. I hoped to catch up with Charlie while here, so to find he has just passed away is terrible news. We leave to ride south to Cooma today so will not be able to attend his funeral and pay my respects to the family.
I valued the friendship of Charlie and Sue during our time on Mornington Island and since, and still remember how easily he made friends during our time together on the Great Vic Bike Ride.
Rest in peace Charlie. You left a wonderful legacy in your family and your industry and we are the better for knowing you.
From Robert Cooper and Sharon Donald.

Robert Cooper, Darwin, Northern Territory

May 1, 2019

Robert Cooper

May 1, 2019

You were a bloody good bloke Charlie.

May you forever Rest In Peace.

David Charles SANDERSON

Greg Callander, Goulburn, New South Wales

April 30, 2019

To Sue and family, after knowing Charlie through work in the New England area and with him at Lismore he was a great man, leader and friend. His family was his number one priority and he will be surely missed by everyone that has known him. Irene and I are not able to share in your grief first hand but we will from a distance. Irene and Les Bulluss.

Les Bulluss, Evans Head, New South Wales

April 30, 2019

Dear Sue and family, sending you love and strength at time. Melissa, Sarah and Genevieve – Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief

Rise Above, Queanbeyan, Australian Capital Territory

May 1, 2019

To Sue and family. Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Sad for all. RIP

Mark Francisco, Nambucca, New South Wales

April 30, 2019

To Sue and family, after knowing Charlie through work in the New England area and with him at Lismore he was a great man, leader and friend. His family was his number one priority and he will be surely missed by everyone that has known him.

Irene and I are not able to share in your grief first hand but we will from a distance.

Irene and Les Bulluss.

Les Bulluss, Evans Head, New South Wales

April 30, 2019

Dear Sue and family, sending you love and strength at time.

Melissa, Sarah and Genevieve – Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief

Rise Above, Queanbeyan, Australian Capital Territory

http://tributes.canberratimes.com.au/obituaries/canberratimes-au/obituary.aspx?n=david-charles-sanderson&pid=192735540

David Aspland‎ New South Wales Policing History ForumSeptember 7, 2017 · I trotted along to Retired Police Day 2017 in Queanbeyan today and had a great time catching up with a few old reprobates and listening to some very interesting presentations by current police of the issues of today. Here is me catching up with Retired Superintendent Charlie Sanderson (LEFT) and Retired Sergeant Scott Ide (RIGHT). — **David Aspland**‎ New South Wales Policing History Forum **September 7, 2017** · I trotted along to Retired Police Day 2017 in Queanbeyan today and had a great time catching up with a few old reprobates and listening to some very interesting presentations by current police of the issues of today. Here is me catching up with **Retired Superintendent Charlie Sanderson** (LEFT) and **Retired Sergeant Scott Ide** (RIGHT).

These photos appeared in the Deniliquin Pastoral Times, February last year ( 2018 ). The first one was taken at Charlie’s sendoff from Deniliquin around 1990…they recreated the shot at the Deni Police Re-union in February last year ( 2018 ). We did indeed have fun with Charlie…may he rest in peace. The two guys to the right who did not make the reunion are Paul Hansen (glasses) and Cameron Wendt. So proud to have worked with all these fellows. Pat Seccull — These photos appeared in the **Deniliquin Pastoral Times**, February last year ( **2018** ). The first one was taken at **Charlie**’s sendoff from Deniliquin around 1990…they recreated the shot at the Deni Police Re-union in February last year ( **2018** ). We did indeed have fun with **Charlie**…may he rest in peace. The two guys to the right who did not make the reunion are Paul Hansen (glasses) and Cameron Wendt. So proud to have worked with all these fellows. Pat Seccull

Survivor found in resort rubble

Published: August 2, 1997 12:00 am

We talked about community service and community policing. I told him of the success of Sgt Neville Plush in Nimbin and how much love and support he gets and how different that was to the corrupt crew who occupied the Nimbin Police Station before Inspector Charlie Sanderson took over as Lismore Area Commander. “Community is the eyes and ears of policing,” said Callum. Later Callum came by again because he was interested in the progress of the cardboard jail.

http://www.peacebus.com/freedomride/lithgow.html

Liverpool Police History

Liverpool ( NSW ) Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 )

June 1973: Police Serving in the Citizens Military Forces (C.M.F.)

March/April, 1973, the 1/19th Battalion, Royal NSW Regiment, CMF, completed the last of its 3 day camps, which had been designed for the training of National Service personnel, and the first camp in which the Unit was entirely composed of volunteers.

The unit was often referred to as the ‘1/19 th Police Battalion ’, due to the number of Police who served in the Unit.

Members of the NSW Police Force in camp were :-

Captain R. R. Lidden, a Senior Constable at Scarborough Police Station; Lieutenant D. C. Sanderson, a Constable at Liverpool Police Station; Warrant Officer Class II K. W. Jones, a Constable 1/c at Bega Police Station; Sergeant P. Delamont, a Constable at the S.T.P North Sydney ; Corporal R. N. Deards, a Constable 1/c at Lake Cargelligo Police Station; Corporal J. Gibbs, a Constable at the S.T.P. North Sydney; and Private P.E. Graham, a Constable 1/c at Orange Police Station.

Liverpool Police History page 239, David Charles SANDERSON — Liverpool Police History page 239

David Aspland shared a link.

AdminJuly 23, 2017

Interesting story about a defining moment in Emergency Rescue in Australia, the Thredbo Landslide. I was transferred to Monaro LAC a couple of months after it happened as the A/Crime Manager (I still wonder about that title, but Crime Coordinator sounds even worse ). The Commander, Supt Charlie Sanderson was still working on the Coroners Brief. It was one of the most amazing documents I have ever read in policing. Charlie was a great detective.

By Jake Sturmer

Updated 23 Jul 2017, 12:11pm

Charlie SANDERSON, Thredbo Landslide - 1997 — Part of the Thredbo Landslide of 1997

As rescuers scanned for life in sub-zero temperatures after the Thredbo landslide, the dangerously unstable site and freezing conditions stalled search efforts and caused equipment to seize.

One of Australia’s most popular holiday spots became the site of one of our greatest tragedies when 18 people died in the landslide in 1997.

It marked a turning point in the way authorities responded to natural disasters in Australia.

“We’ve gone really from a system that was ad hoc and everyone was doing the best they can to a system that’s well-maintained and regulated,” Fire & Rescue New South Wales Chief Superintendent Paul Bailey said.

In 1997, Fire & Rescue NSW had about 30 urban search and rescue trained staff — now the figure is almost 10 times that.

Training and technology have both vastly improved in the past 20 years.

Australia now has two internationally accredited urban search and rescue teams, meaning they can deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.

Six hours to get in the air

The NSW team is one of two in Australia to hold classifications with United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group.

“When we’re told there’s an incident we need to be up and out of the here in six hours,” Chief Superintendent Bailey said.

“So that means getting a team of 72 people, all our equipment, which is over 36 tonnes of equipment, all together onto a cargo plane and anywhere in the world within six hours.”

Responding quickly is crucial — search and rescue crews say after around 100 hours life expectancy falls significantly.

They’ve been tested too. Firefighters say in 2011, Australian crews got to the Christchurch earthquake before some teams from Auckland.

The NSW team was deployed to the Japan earthquake and tsunami and also Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu in 2015.

To remain permanently prepared, the search and rescue teams train in gruelling and realistic scenarios.

“What we do is simulate a pancake collapse — so that’s when building floors topple on top of one another,” Fire & Rescue’s Manager of Specialised Operations Darryl Dunbar said.

“Then our crews have to make entry through those floors to gain an entry underground to access that tunnel network.”

Once teams arrive on the scene, they use an array of gadgets to search for life — including vibration sensors that can detect the slightest bit of scraping or tapping on metal or concrete.

“[Vibrations] can actually travel more than 50 metres through a structure depending on how a building has collapsed,” station officer Daniel O’Dea said.

“These crews, that’s their job to identify that sound, work out what it is exactly if it’s in fact a distress call from someone.”

“We’ve got cameras that can snake down into a void, a tiny gap that was a wide as your finger and go down through that gap to manoeuvre that to locate any signs of life.”

First responders’ training facility revealed

When the ABC visited the Ingleburn training facility, search and rescue teams were running a refresher course for firefighters.

The idea is to get as many firefighters as possible around the state trained because they are likely to be the first responders.

It begins with the basics — cutting through tonnes of concrete and then using timber as a lever to create access.

One of the firefighters on the training course was Scott Featherstone, son of Paul, the paramedic who helped Stuart Diver for 12 hours until he was freed from the concrete after the Thredbo landslide.

He said his dad’s efforts in part inspired him to become a firefighter.

“I always wanted to do something where I could [help people],” he said.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-23/how-thredbo-landslide-changed-disaster-preparation-in-australia/8732152?fbclid=IwAR1fYs2_DruP-tSm9XNcr045Nsxz18J49wvrUtlEnhnQvsDKGrAH3-af0-s

James Ernest MERRETT

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James Ernest MERRETT APM

AKA JIM

Late of ?

NSW Redfern / Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?

NSW Police Cadet # 0566

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 5596[/alert_yellow]

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 7 December 1945

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 April 1947

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 11 January 1963

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 24 May 1969

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 7 May 1977

Superintendent – appointed 31 December 1982

Superintendent – appointed ? March 1984

Executive Chief Superintendent – appointed ? May 1985

Final Rank = Executive Chief Superintendent

Stations: ?, Scientific Bureau ( Constable – 1954 ), Cronulla ( 1977 ), H.Q. – Sydney – Retirement

Service: From 7 December 1945 to 30 March 1988 = 42+ years Service

Awards: Silver Jubilee Medal – Awarded 1 August 1977

National Medal – granted 29 June 1984

Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 1987 ( Exec. Chief Supt )

Born: Saturday 21 April 1928

Died on: Thursday 18 April 2019

Age: 90

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: Olsen Funerals, Sutherland

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: Olsen Family Funerals 9545 3477

Buried at: CREMATED

Memorial located at: ?

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MERRETT, James Ernest. “Jim” APM

21.4.1928 – 18.4.2019

Executive Chief Superintendent (Rtd)

Dearly loved husband of Margaret and Lola (dec).

Much loved father of Debra, Jodi and Michael.

Adored DaPa of Sigrid, Karla, India, Lucy and Harper.

He loved his family and we loved him.

Privately Cremated

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 27, 2019

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 – 1954), Monday 1 March 1954, page 2

TRAIN MURDER

Defendant’s alleged admission

SYDNEY, Sun.: Ronald Vincent Holl, had admitted Shooting Olaf Perkman in the Narrandera – Sydney train on Saturday, February 20, the Police Prosecutor ( Sgt. K. B. McGrath NSWPF # 4003 ) told Central Court of Petty Sessions yesterday.

Holl, 24, laborer, of Belmore Road, Herne Bay, was charged with having murdered Perkman, 40, C.S.I.R.O. scientist, who was shot through the head.

A railway employee found Perkman‘s body when the train reached Central Station.

Allegedly near Picton

Sgt. McGrath said Holl had told police the train was passing through a tunnel near Picton when the shooting occurred.

Sgt. McGrath told Mr. C. H. Blakemore. S.M., that Detective Sgt. Fergusson and Detective-Constable F. Krahe ( NSWPF # 4530 ) had extensive inquiries to make in the Griffith area.

At Sgt. McGrath‘s request, Mr. Blakemore remanded Holl to Central Police Court tomorrow when, Sgt. McGrath said, the police would apply for another remand to the date of the Coroner’s inquest.

Holl was refused bail.

Holl was escorted into the C.I.B. and about an hour later was placed in a police car and taken to Picton, where police continued inquiries.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/145637800

North Western Courier (Narrabri, NSW : 1913 – 1955), Monday 29 March 1954, page 1

RAIL – CARRIAGE DEATH BEING INVESTIGATED

SYDNEY, Monday,

A C.I.B. Scientific Bureau constable described in the City Coroner’s Court today how he found the body of a C.S.I.R.O. scientist lying in a pool of blood on the seat of a railway carriage. Constable James Ernest Merrett was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of Olf Perkman, 40, research officer stationed at Griffith Irrigation Station, on February 20. Present in court, in custody, was Ronald Holl, 24, labourer, of Belmore Road, Herne Bay,; who has been charged with the murder of Perkman.

Constable Merrett said he had gone to Central railway station about 8.30 a.m. on February 20.

He told the Court he had seen the body lying full length on the seat in a compartment in the rear carriage of the South West Mail train. The body was covered with a brown checkered travelling rug.

Blood on Floor

Constable Merrett said the body was lying on its left side, with the left hand across the body and the right hand clasping the head and forehead.

There was a considerable quantity of blood on the head and the seat, and some had run down onto the floor and been partially wiped up, he told the Coroner ( Mr. E. J. Forrest ). The body was dressed in a khaki shirt, with a navy blue and orange tie, red-brown trousers, and tan rubber soled shoes.

After the Government Medical Officer had conducted an examination of the body, a search was made of the compartment.

Pockets Turned Out

Const. Merrett said a number of hairs had been found on Perkman’s right hand, on the heel of his right shoe and a long hair near his right hip pocket. He said the right and left hand trouser pockets and the fob pocket of the deceased were turned out.

The Government Analyst ( Dr. H. B. Taylor ) said he had examined blood and a piece of skin from the body. He said there was a small hole in the skin taken from the forehead of the dead man. Surrounding the hole was a black patch which was found to contain particles of carbon and nitrate, components of certain types of ammunition.

The hearing is proceeding.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/135038210/15491694

Truth (Sydney, NSW : 1894 – 1954), Sunday 6 June 1954, page 44

The fingerprint that trapped a killer

When swarthy, slightly built Ronald Vincent Holl (24), laborer, and the father of three children, including twins, launched on a series of escapades at 13 years of age in 1943 he triggered a trap that 11 years later landed him in Central Criminal Court dock charged with murder.

As Holl came to police notice, his fingerprints were filed by the C.I.B. Holl grew older and wiser and had gone straight for a number of years when in 1952 he married a girl of 15. On Feb. 26 this year the couple had twins aged 18 months, a baby aged five months and were expecting another child when a call went out to police to bring in Holl for questioning.

Six days earlier, at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Feb. 20, railway porter Francis Ernest Vicq, of Western St., Dulwich Hill, had found the body of C.S.I.R.O. agricultural scientist Olaf Perkman (41), shot through the head in the last ‘dog box’ carriage of the South West Mail train shortly after it reached Central Station.

Perkman had been returning from the C.S.I.R.O. station at Griffith to spend the weekend with his wife and family.

Wide search

The hue and cry for the callous killer — who had cut short Perkman‘s brilliant academic career in his sleep and had then plundered his pockets — had run into a deadend.

A police search for the murder gun and clues all along the rail link from Goulburn to Sydney had proved fruitless. But Const. J. K. Hennessy, of the C.I.B fingerprint branch, had dredged up a fragmentary fingerprint on the door of the lavatory in the death carriage of the South West Mail.

Because of the minuteness, the orthodox classification of this print was impossible. With dogged patience Hennessy searched for days through thousands of individual prints in the C.I.B. records until finally he came across the print he wanted — among those of Holl.

Social misfit

Hennessy‘s work was considered by fingerprint experts to be outstandingly brilliant. The story from that stage was told Mr. Justice Clancy and jury on Tuesday at Central Criminal Court, when Holl, said by Dr. E. A. Marsden, psychiatrist, to be a social misfit, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

Armed with the fingerprint identification of Holl, Det.-Sgt. D. G. Fergusson and Det. Krahe ( possibly F.C. KRAHE # 4530 ), of the C.I.B., interviewed tiny, attractive Mrs. Gloria Holl (17) at her home at Belmore Rd., Herne Bay.

The detectives then confronted Holl with the fact that he had not been home on the night of February 19 and next day had given Mrs. Holl £8, though he had been out of work for six weeks.

Eventually Holl confessed that he had shot and robbed Perkman. He said he had intended to ” do a couple of busts ” and had taken french leave with his brother’s rifle.

He had ” scaled ” on the Albury Mail train to Goulburn and was returning in the South- West Mail to Sydney when he shot Perkman.

Judge’s view

Dr. C. E. Percy, Government Medical Officer, said Perkman while lying asleep was apparently shot by Holl from a distance of between four and eight inches.

In a statement from the dock Holl admitted most of these things, then added he was not conscious of pulling the trigger.

That raised what Mr. Justice Clancy later told the jury was the only issue that stood between Holl and a guilty verdict, the defence of insanity at the time.

Called by Mr. F. W. Vizzard, the Public Defender, Dr. Marsden said Holl‘s whole history was that of a chronic mixed anxiety depressive state. Dr. Marsden said that, overcome by frenzy caused by Perkman‘s alleged attentions, Holl could have pulled the rifle trigger in a state of unconsciousness.

” No disorder “

Called in reply by Mr. L. C. Furnell, for the Crown, Dr. John McGeorge, consulting psychiatrist to the Attorney General’s Department, said his examination of Holl had failed to reveal any psychiatric disorder which would explain or excuse Holl‘s act.

The jury returned their verdict of guilty after half an hour’s retirement.

Mr. L. C. Furnell ( by the Clerk of the Peace ) for the Crown; Mr. F. W. Vizzard Public Defender ( by the Public Solicitor ) for Holl.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/172057124

UNCONFIRMED MATCH:

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 19 February 1965 (No.25), page 537

IN the Supreme Court of New South Wales.—Probate Jurisdiction. -In the will of PEARL ELIZABETH MERRETT, late of 82 Barton Street, Kogarah, in the State of New South Wales, widow, deceased, testate.— Probate granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 3rd December, 1964. — Pursuant to the Wills, Probate and Administration Act, 1898-1947 ( Testator’s Family Maintenance and Guardianship of Infants Act, 1916-1938, and Trustee Act, 1925-1942 ), James Ernest Merrett and Jack Richard Merrett, the executors of the will of the said Pearl Elizabeth Merrett, who died on the 16th July, 1964, hereby give notice that creditors and others having any claim against or to the estate of the said deceased are required to send in particulars of their claims to the said executors at 17 King Street, Rockdale, on or before the 12th April, 1965, at the expiration of which time the said executors will distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice.—

Dated the 10th day of February, 1965.

L. J. SHARPE & CO.,

Proctors for the Executors,

17 King Street, Rockdale.

By their City Agents, J. B. Lange & D. C. Andersen,

Proctors, 155 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

515 — £1 12s. 6d.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220356480

Ian HOOPER

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Ian HOOPER

AKA HOOPS

Late of Georgica, NSW

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 234 or 235

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 24960

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 4 January 1988

Probationary Constable – appointed ? April 1988

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Mt Druitt ( 1990’s ), Penrith GD’s & Detectives, Detective,

Service: From 4 January 1988 to 26 May 1999 = 11+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Saturday 6 December 1958

Died on: Saturday 27 April 2019

Age: 60

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: Lennox Head football club sport ground

Event date: Saturday 27 April 2019

Funeral date: Friday 3 May 2019 @ 11am

Funeral location: Lismore Memorial Gardens, Skyline & Rouse Rds, Goonellabah, NSW

Wake location: ?TBA

Funeral Parlour: ?TBA

Buried at: ?TBA

Memorial located at: ?

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Popular rugby referee dies after on-field heart attack

by Amber Gibson

28th Apr 2019 12:30 PM

DEVOTED rugby referee Ian Hooper passed away on Saturday after suffering a fatal heart attack while refereeing a rugby union game at the Lennox Head football club.

Ambulance crews were called to the grounds after Mr Hooper, 58, collapsed seven minutes into the senior reserve grade game between Lennox Head and Ballina.

While waiting for the ambulance to arrive qualified off-duty professionals from both clubs assisted immediately with first aid protocol and united in a community effort to keep Mr Hooper alive.

Current president of the Far North Coast Rugby Referees Association, Allan Thomas, said Mr Hooper stepped in to referee the game at late notice after another referee was unable make the appointment.

“The incident occurred very early into the first half where Hoops suffered a significant heart attack, they tried to resuscitate him, which they did,” he said.

Mr Hooper later died in hospital.

“That just goes to show his devotion to the game, which was his passion and something he loved doing,” Mr Thomas said.

Mr Hooper, a former NSW Police officer in Sydney for more than 20 years, relocated to Georgica before joining the FNCRRA and becoming a life time member.

He is recognised by FNCRRA as a past President, current Chairman of Coaching & Grading, current Referee Appointments Officer, Referee, and Referee Coach for this Zone & NSWCRRA who helped mentor and develop Junior and Senior Referees over many years.

“Last year he gave that up so he could focus on the development and mentoring of junior and senior referees on the Far North Coast,” Mr Thomas said.

“Hooper has made an instrumental and massive contribution to the Far North Coast Referees Association and has left a big hole in our association.

“He was a very happy fellow and got on well with all his peers. He touched people’s lives and he will be sadly missed.

“He used to play rugby union in Sydney and I was told he was a very cheeky halfback. He was charismatic.

“From a zone’s perspective, he will be sorely missed as a friend, mentor, a coach, a referee and a devoted father and husband.

“We would like the community to acknowledge the feats this person has made to the community at large.”

Long-term friend and fellow life member of the Far North Coast Rugby Union Referee Association, Stephen Miller, said Mr Hooper was not only imperative to the development of a strong referee group, but a family man who acted with the utmost integrity throughout his career.

“The conviction and devotion that he had for the country referee development program was remarkable,” he said.

“He was absolutely devoted to his partner Julie and his two boys Tom and Max.

“His personality was something else – if there was something that needed to be said, he was the one who would say it how it was.

“He was never a plain critic, but when he saw that something was wrong, he saw the opportunity for someone to right it.

“So good to work with, so dependable, so reliable.”

Mr Miller said Mr Hooper was a man who had his priorities straight and was always open to a glass of red wine and a few jokes.

Fellow member of the FNCRRA, Will Palmer said he was also an integral part of the Byron 7’s Carnival for years and co-ordinated the appointment of Referees from across Australia & Overseas.

“Without which the event couldn’t happen,” Mr Palmer said.

“Apart from being a cheeky half back in his Rugby playing days, Hoops also was a Police Officer for many years and made a valued and significant contribution to the citizens of NSW. He touched many people’s lives and will be sadly missed. RIP Hoops.”

A spokesperson from NSW Ambulance media said Mr Hooper was revived on the field by an off-duty officer before crews arrived to take him to Ballina hospital.

https://m.northernstar.com.au/news/popular-rugby-referee-dies-after-on-field-heart-at/3713214/?fbclid=IwAR3Yz6yPmluaAk_bfTQHoF1ExJABLkaoHyU-L3U4EXITcPNqsK126EyLbuI#/1

Ian Edward R. FREEMAN

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Ian Edward R. FREEMAN

Father of Craig – Retired AFP # ????

AKA ?

Late of ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 115

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 13295[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 24 June 1968

Constable – appointed 24 June 1968

Senior Constable – appointed 24 July 1977

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Darlinghurst ( 3 Division ), 21 Division, Cooma, Queanbeyan

Service: From ? ? pre June 1968? to ? ? pre 1979? = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Thursday 14 April 1949

Died on: Saturday 2 February 2002

Age: 52

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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Leslie David NORRIS

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Leslie David NORRIS

AKA LES

Late of Morisset, NSW

NSW Redfern / Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

[ALERT_YELLOW]Regd. # 8154[/ALERT_YELLOW]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 29 August 1955

Senior Constable – appointed 29 August 1966

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, North East District ( 1966 ), Dareton, Kempsey, Clarencetown, Morisset, Carrington – Retirement

Service: From ? ? pre August 1955? to ? ? ? = 29 years Service

Awards: Centenary Medal – granted 1 January 2001 – For long and voluntary service to the community of Morisset

Born: Saturday 30 March 1935

Died on: Saturday 6 April 2019

Age: 84

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 15 April 2019 @ 10am

Funeral location: All Saints Anglican Church, 33 Newcastle St, Morisset, NSW

Wake location: Lake Macquarie Hotel, Morisset

Funeral Parlour: Barbara King Funerals, Morisset 4973 1513

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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NORRIS Leslie David “Les”

6th April 2019

Of Morisset

Dearly loved husband of Margaret,

loving father of Pam, Patrick & Megan.

Treasured father-in-law, grandfather & great grandfather of their families.

Dearest brother of Valerie.

Aged 84 Years

The Relatives & Friends of LES are invited to attend the Celebration of His Life commencing 10am MONDAY at All Saints Anglican Church, Morisset.

Published in The Newcastle Herald on Apr. 13, 2019

http://tributes.theherald.com.au/obituaries/theherald-au/obituary.aspx?n=leslie-david-norris-les&pid=192261174&fhid=31472

Leslie David NORRIS Funeral pamphlet pdf

PROBUS clubs are a world wide organisation and in Australia we come under the umbrella of Probus Centre-South Pacific. Clubs are sponsored by their local Rotary Club and are for retired men and women from professional and business backgrounds.

We are not a Service Club and do not participate in fund raising ventures.

A Brief Summary of The Men’s Probus Club of Morisset Inc

On the 22^nd June, 1983 a meeting of interested persons was arranged by the Rotary Club of Morisset for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, to form a Mens’ Probus Club in Morisset.

The driving force behind this move was Les Norris, then Hon Secretary of the Morisset Rotary Club.

Les was very ably supported by Rotary President Henry Gerigh who hosted the meeting.

The twenty two local men present voted unanimously that those present and eligible and desiring to join become the Foundation members of Morisset Probus Club.

Of the original foundation members, only Les Norris remains an active member. Darrell Turnbull, an active member and Don Cameron, who attends when possible, both joined at the meeting after the inaugural meeting.

From this humble beginning the Club grew in strength and attained a membership of 80 plus members.

Unfortunately this membership no longer exists and our membership is now down to 36 members. The attendance at meetings is around 26 members and this is an acceptable ratio.

The Management Committee over the years have come up with a wonderful array of Speakers from diverse backgrounds with subjects of great interest to members.

Socially we have been able to meet up with members and their wives/partners at Bus outings, Barbecues, and our Dinner nights.

With the escalating cost of some of these outings, our small numbers makes it difficult to pursue some of these ventures.

Over our 25 years there are members who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the Club, and been made Life Members. These Members are

LES NORRIS DON CAMERON DARRELL TURNBULL

ALAN SNEDDEN GORDON LAMBERT

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At meetings held in APRIL-MAY OF 2010 it was proposed that our Club be re-birthed as a mixed Club. This was defeated and a drive for new members was instigated, with favourable results.

Ron Bracken

George Frederick PARR

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George Frederick PARR

AKA ?

Late of Bundaberg, Qld

Victoria Police Academy Class # ? ? ?

Victoria Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank: ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 August 1989 ( SenCon )

Born: ? ? 1946 – 47?

Died on: Sunday 31 March 2019

Age: 72

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: No formal memorial will be held

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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George Frederick Parr

Passed away peacefully in Bundaberg on March 31, 2019 aged 72.

Loving father of Kate, jokester brother and devoted Victorian Police Officer.

No formal memorial will be held. Forever in our hearts.

Published in The Age on Apr. 11, 2019

April 14, 2019

To Kate my sympathy to you and families

Peter John Naumann

Peter John Naumann, Margate, Queensland

April 12, 2019

May George forever Rest In Peace:
https://police.freom.com/george-frederick-parr/

Greg Callander, Goulburn, New South Wales

April 11, 2019

Cherished Memories of a true family friend

Thank you for the friendship, laughs and fun memories.

The McLellan Family

http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=george-frederick-parr&pid=192223153&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ObitMessenger_Results&utm_content=ObituaryURL

Jeremy ALDERSON

| 02/05/2019

Jeremy ALDERSON

AKA ?

Late of ?

Australian Federal Police Academy Class # ? ? ?

Australian Federal Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank: ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Sydney based.

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? 2018 = ? years Service

Awards: No Find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 9 April 2019

Age: ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: Tuesday 9 April 2019

Funeral date: ? ? ?TBA

Funeral location: ?TBA

Wake location: ?TBA

Funeral Parlour: ?TBA

Buried at: ?TBA

Memorial located at: ?

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Australian Federal Police Association

10 April 2019

We would like to offer our sincere condolences and sympathies to members and colleagues following the sudden loss of former AFP member, Jeremy Alderson yesterday.

Jeremy was a Sydney-based member who left the AFP in early 2018. We know there will be a myriad of emotions and some difficult times being felt by many of you who knew Jeremy. We are thinking of you in these difficult times.

Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to assist you during this trying time. We are always available for a chat and are committed to supporting you. Also please look after yourselves and each other.

Angela, the AFPA staff and members

Sydney Kevin ISEDALE

| 02/05/2019

Sydney Kevin ISEDALE

AKA SYD

Late of Rockdale

NSW Redfern or Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

[ALERT_YELLOW]Regd. # 9490[/ALERT_YELLOW]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 2 November 1959

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1965

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 9 April 1975

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant

Stations: ?, Petersham ( 11 Division ), Licencing, Superintendents Licences Office – HQ, Special Licencing ( 1970’s ),

Service: From ? ? pre Nov 1959? to 23 June 1988 = 29 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/C )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/C )

Born: Tuesday 30 May 1933

Died on: Tuesday 26 March 2019

Age: 85

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 12 April 2019 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Sacred Heart Chapel, Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, Barnet Ave, Rookwood

* In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Concord Centre for Palliative Care at Concord Hospital.

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals, Rockdale 9567 2300

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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ISEDALE, Sydney Kevin

30.05.1933 – 26.03.2019

Loving husband to Patricia (dec).

Much loved father to Sharon.

Irreplaceable Grandad to Anthony.

Adored brother of Laurel, John & Elaine.

Much loved by his extended family.

Reunited with Patricia.

Sydney’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in the Sacred Heart Chapel of Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, Barnet Avenue, Rookwood on Friday, 12th April 2019 at 10.30am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Concord Centre for Palliative Care at Concord Hospital.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 10, 2019

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=sydney-kevin-isedale&pid=192169751&fhid=32497

David Valentine PAUL