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Edward COLLINS

| 09/01/2019

Edward COLLINS

AKA  TED, TEDDLES

Late of Gold Coast, Qld, previously Cairns, Qld & formerly of Lismore, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  132

Uniform # 1914

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  15521

Rank: Joined – 31 July 1972

Probationary Constable – appointed 11 September 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 October 1977

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1987

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations:  ?, Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ), Ingleburn – 35 Division, Bankstown – 19 Division – G District,  Accident Squad ( A.I.S. / C.I.U. ) – Flemington,

Service:  From  31 July 1972  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour – but

National Medal – granted ???

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ???

Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – with 25 year Clasp – obtained ( in mail ) 20 March 2017

Police Service Medal – obtained 19 April 2016

Born:   17 February 1949

Died on:   Tuesday  8 January 2019 during the a.m.

Age:  69

Cause:   ?

Event location:  home, Gold Coast, Qld

Event date:  Tuesday  8 January 2019

Funeral date:   ? ? ?TBA

Funeral location:   ?TBA ( Cowra )  There will be ‘no’ Service on the Gold Coast, Qld

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  ?TBA

Buried at:   ?TBA Cremated ( Cowra )

Memorial Service:  Sunday  31 March 2019 @ 10am

“Billy Goat Hill”, Bellevue Hill, Binni Creek Rd, Cowra, NSW

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

Ted COLLINS

 

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

Edward Collins; Ted Collins

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Ted, apparently, grew up in the Cowra ( NSW ) area ( 1949 – 1961 ) before moving to Sydney ( Brighton Le Sands area and Kogarah area ) before returning to Cowra once he reached the age of 15 and left Kogarah High School to join the work force.
Prior to joining the NSWPF,  he worked at the Cowra Wool store from around 1969 to 1972.
He was a lovely bear of a man but, unfortunately, his latter days were not always filled with joy.
In April 2018 he moved to Lismore, NSW, from Cairns, Qld due to the stifling heat in Cairns.  He originally moved into a Retirement village, in Cairns, due to having spent a significant amount of time in Hospital due to a Staphylococcal Infection in the spine.  Ted loathed the Retirement village but it was close to his daughter.
Despite being closer to his daughter, Ted felt he had to move to Lismore where the climate felt better for him.
Ted was found, deceased, this morning – Tuesday 8 January 2019, at his home.
Ted was a friend to many and a member of various Policing Facebook Pages / Groups where his quick wit was always welcomed.
We all wish you a safe journey and hope that you forever Rest In Peace mate.
Cal
Memorial Service
Ted COLLINS in Ballina, NSW, 2018
Ted COLLINS in Ballina, NSW, 2018

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Class 132

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William Thomas JONES

| 09/01/2019

William Thomas JONES 

AKA  BILL
Late of Hervey Bay, Qld – formerly of Ingleburn, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  122

Uniform # 1245

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  14065

Rank: Trainee – commenced 16 February 1970

Probationary Constable – appointed 16 March 1970

Constable – appointed 26 March 1971

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 March 1975

Designated Detective on 1 May 1977

Resigned – 3 February 1978

Final Rank = Detective Constable 1st Class

Stations:  Police Training Centre – commenced 16 February 1970

Liverpool ( 22 Division ) on GD’s & the Traffic Officer as a Probationary Constable from 26 March 1970

C.I.B. – 21 Division Special Squad from 1 May 1974

Regent St ( 2 Division ) CI duties from 18 May 1975 ( worked with Eric Gollan )

Blacktown ( 27 Division ) CI duties from 15 May 1977 until Resignation on 3 February 1978

Service:  From  16 February 1970  to  3 February 1978 =  7+ years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  28 July 1943

Died on:   Saturday  29 December 2018 @ 11pm

Age:  75

Cause:  Hypercalcaemia / Advanced Multiple Myeloma

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday  11 January 2019 @ 1pm

Funeral location:   Hervey Bay Crematorium, Urraween Rd, Hervey Bay, Qld

Wake location:  Boardroom – Hervey Bay RSL, Cnr Hunter St & Torquay Rd, Hervey Bay, Qld

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Cremated

 Memorial located at:   ?

 Bill JONES

William Thomas JONES

William Thomas JONES

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Prior to joining the NSWPF – William was:

a carpenter for 6 years, 8 mths and in the Army for 6 years.

He Enlisted in the Permanent Military Forces on 6 September 1963 and was Discharged on the 15 April 1969 “having requested his discharge”.

His Rank upon Discharge was Corporal.

He saw Service outside of Australia for 1 year and 224 days.  He was issued with Returned from Active Service Badge # A415518.

He was Awarded the General Service Medal # 1962.

Upon joining the NSWPF – William was:

5′ 9″ Tall, 11st 2 lb in weight, Hazel eyes, dark brown hair with a dark complexion.  He was born in rosewood, Qld and married on the 27 January 1968.

Upon completion of his Training Course with Class 122, he obtained 74.25%.

He passed his Police Driver Training on GD cars and light trucks / utes on the 9 April 1971.

At one stage, at Liverpool, he held the record for the most number of vehicle accidents attended during one eight hour shift.

He failed his first attempt at his Constable 1st Class exam on 29 August 1972 but ‘passed’ the exam on the 28 August 1973.

As he had a ‘Trade Certificate’ in Carpentering – he was “Considered to have potential for criminal investigation duty.  To be considered for this duty upon completion of two years’ service”

He completed his Detectives’ Course, # 3 of 1976 at the NSW Police Academy between 20 September to 10 December 1976 with a 74.30% Pass mark.

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Husband to Barbara who would have been married 51 years on the 27 January 2019.
Bill touched many people’s lives over the years and had a drawing quality within him.
When he Resigned from the NSWPF, he, Barbara and family went Rice Farming in Coleambally – Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of Western NSW.
On behalf of all of us old NSW Police ( and the new ) we wish a safe journey for Bill and hope that he Rests In Peace.
Cal
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Peter ROBB

| 09/01/2019

Peter ROBB 

AKA  ?
Late of  ?

NSW Redfern / Penrith Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  10132[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 30 October 1961

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 February 1978

Senior Sergeant – appointed 21 June 1986

Final Rank = Sergeant 1st Class – Resignation

Stations:  ?,Bankstown ( 1970/71 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division ) Detectives 1973 – 1978, Police Rescue Squad – Marrickville ( 70’s – 80’s ),

Service:  From  ? ? pre Oct 1961?  to  19 January 2001 =  39+ years Service

Also attended Darwin, N.T. re the Christmas eve / Christmas day Cyclone Tracy in 1974 as part of the NSW Police contingent

Awards:   National Medal – granted 6 November 1980

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997

Born:   23 November 1941

Died on:   Sunday  30 December 2018 about noon surrounded by family

Age:  77

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   ? ? ?TBA

Funeral location:   ?TBA

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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Nothing further is known at this time so please return to this page for further updates on funeral details etc.
 
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Peter ROBB
  • Peter ROBB
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Bernard Joseph WALSH

| 09/01/2019

 Bernard Joseph WALSH

Son to Jack WALSH – NSWPF – Deceased ( possibly # 3686 – born 090911)
AKA BERNIE, ‘THE REV’ ( the Reverend )
Late of  ?

NSW Penrith Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  8576[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 29 October 1956

Senior Constable – appointed 29 October 1967

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 April 1973

Final Rank = Detective Sergeant

Stations:  Darlinghurst, Broken Hill ( 1958 ), Southern District, Goulburn Scientific ( 1966 ), Goulburn STP ( HWP ) 1968 / 1970’s, Tumut Detectives, Chatswood

Most of his career was spent in Scientific

Service:  From  ? ? pre Oct. 1956?  to  ? ? ? =  30 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   20 February 1933

Died on:   Friday  21 December 2018

Age:  85

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Thursday  3 January 2019 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:   Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Glennie St, Wyoming, NSW

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Catholic Cemetery, Goulburn, on Friday 4 January 2019 @ noon

 Memorial located at:   ?

Bernard Joseph Walsh 

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Goulburn detective, father, artist, referee and Lion passes

  • Darryl Fernance
    Darryl Fernance

Bernard Joseph Walsh, known as Bernie – and also known as ‘The Rev’ (short for ‘The Reverend’), a nickname given to him by his mates – passed away on December 21, 2018.

He was born on February  20, 1933, the first child of Jack and Minnie Ada Walsh. Several years later he was joined by his sister, Denise.

Most of his education was at Marist Brothers, North Sydney, where he excelled at sport, specifically football.

His first job was with David Jones. During this time he was following his passion for art, attending East Sydney Technical College part-time for five years.

In 1956, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the NSW Police Service.

This was start of a distinguished 30-year career.

In 1958 he transferred as a young constable from Sydney to Broken Hill.

He met and married Beverley Bush, a girl from Cammeray, in 1961, and she joined him in Broken Hill where their first daughter, Melissa, was born; two years later, Simone followed.

In 1966 he transferred to Goulburn, joining the scientific section where he would work 15 years. Daughter Jacqueline was born in 1970.

Sadness struck the family in 1975 when wife Bev passed away, leaving Bernie a single father with three girls aged under 13.

Ian Radford ( # 10203 ), a former police colleague who worked in the scientific section in Albury, remembered Bernie as a meticulous investigator and a very good artist.

“He was always thorough in his work, but also known for the quality of the artwork he produced,” Mr Radford said. “Though I worked in Albury, we often caught up with each other.”

Daughter Melissa agreed: “Dad had meticulous attention to detail and documentation of his work.

“A few years ago, a detective from the murder squad investigating unsolved cold crimes contacted Jacqui regarding a case Dad had investigated in the early ‘80s.

“She commented on the thoroughness and detailed notes Dad had carried out in the initial investigation of the disappearance and assumed murder of a nurse.

“This case was recently showcased on a TV program, Manhunt, where Dad was mentioned by name as the detective who retrieved the relevant evidence that, with new DNA technology available today, resulted in a murder conviction 30 years after the crime was committed, despite a body never being recovered.”

While in Goulburn, Bernie became an active member of the Lions Club of Goulburn City.

His art also flourished and he staged at least one solo exhibition. He was often featured in the Goulburn Evening Post under headlines  such as ‘Cop his art’ or ‘Just cop this for a brush with the law!’

He won many awards, but was probably most proud of his submission into the Archibald Prize of rugby league football player, Paul Harragon.

Bernie loved sport and for many years was a rugby league referee in Goulburn.

After retiring from refereeing he joined the Hash House Harriers in Goulburn and later the Central Coast Harriers: social runners clubs mixing sport with regular social activities. He even went to a couple of international Hash events in Asia.

Bernie completed 19 City to Surf events. He also competed in at least one marathon, on the Gold Coast in 1980, and in 1982 carried the Queen’s message baton in the relay to the Brisbane Commonwealth Games.

After hanging up his running shoes, he morphed into a lycra-wearing cyclist, competing in several charity cycle events from Sydney to Wollongong and ventured far and wide around the country with his cycling mates.

His three daughters say they will always appreciate the job Bernie did, bringing them up as a single father. He juggled police work with domestic duties and made time for sport and art.

His last seven years were spent in the care of Orana Baptist Health, where illness finally overcame his zest for life.

Melissa said the staff had always treated their father with respect and dignity and she and her sisters appreciated, very much, this support.

https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/5847852/memories-of-bernie-walsh/?fbclid=IwAR1RpvTZUOGvainJq5wv6CPQd3Bl-kRco9xECHeB2iWsXnaYCJgqUIIvxwo
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Anthony John PROBST

| 09/01/2019

Anthony John PROBST

AKA TONY or PIGEON
Late of Moonan

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  159

NSW Police Cadet # 3279

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 92316

Regd. #  18219

Rank:  NSW Police Cadet – commenced 5 July 1976

Probationary Constable – appointed 15 August 1978

Senior Constable – appointed 15 August 1987

 

Final Rank = ?

Stations:  ?, 15 Division,

Service:  From  5 July 1976  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   15 August 1959

Died on:   Tuesday  25 December 2018 ( Christmas Day )

Age:  59

Cause:   Cancer

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Monday  31 December 2018 @ 10am

Funeral location:   Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Hogbin Dve, Coffs Harbour

Wake location:  Coffs Hotel

Funeral Parlour:  Keith Logue & Sons, Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Buried at:   Cremated

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

Anthony John PROBST

 

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Anthony John PROBST
Anthony John PROBST

 

 

 



Phil Thomas PETERS

| 09/01/2019

Phil Thomas PETERS

AKA  ?

Late of Caringbah

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern Police Academy Class # ‘Possibly’ 107

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  11589

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 16 August 1966

Constable – appointed 16 August 1967

Senior Constable – appointed 16 August 1974

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 17 July 1981

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant

Stations: North District, Fingerprints, Police Library, Sutherland ( 1981/82 ), Kogarah – Retirement

Service:  From  ? ? pre Aug 1965?  to  25 August 1999 =  34 years Service

Awards:   National Medal – granted 15 April 1981

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992

Born:   Thursday  10 February 1944

Died on:   Tuesday 25 December 2018 ( Christmas day ) with family by his side

Age:  74yrs 10mths 15 days

Cause:  Phil had major surgery on 18 December for bladder cancer.  He went home to recover but, unfortunately, a blood clot had developed that went into his lungs.

Event location:  Home

Event date:  25 December 2018

Funeral date:   Friday  4 January 2019 @ 1pm

Funeral location:   Gymea Baptist Church, cnr Hotham Rd & Tea Gardens Ave, Gymea

Wake location:  Trade Union Club, Gymea

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Cremated.

 Memorial located at:  Memorial Plaque – Woronora Memorial Park

Police Memorial Garden – Ash Garden 1, Position 094

Interment on 16 January 2019

 

Phil PETERS

 

 

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Phil was also the Editor of the Australian Police Journal ( APJ ) for many years and also did a lot of work with the Metropolitan South – Associates Branch of the Retired Police Association.
 
 
 

 

Phil PETERS in 2015
Phil PETERS
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione helped unveil a new police memorial at Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland on Thursday. Pictured from left: Andrew Scipione, Tony Grant and Phil Peters. Picture Chris Lane
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione helped unveil a new police memorial at Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland on Thursday. Pictured from left: Andrew Scipione, Tony Grant and Phil Peters. Picture Chris Lane
Remembered: Graham Boyd and Phil Peters at the police memorial will will be opened on Thursday. Picture: Chris Lane.
Remembered: Graham Boyd and Phil Peters at the police memorial will will be opened on Thursday. Picture: Chris Lane.
Remembered: Graham Boyd and Phil Peters at the police memorial will will be opened on Thursday. Picture: Chris Lane.
Remembered: Graham Boyd and Phil Peters at the police memorial will will be opened on Thursday. Picture: Chris Lane.
Remembered: Graham Boyd and Phil Peters at the police memorial will will be opened on Thursday. Picture: Chris Lane.
Remembered: Graham Boyd and Phil Peters at the police memorial will will be opened on Thursday. Picture: Chris Lane.
Phil Peters

 

INSCRIPTION: Senior Sergeant 11589 PHIL THOMAS PETERS 10.02.1944 - 25.12.2018 Loving husband to Jenny. Devoted Father to Lianne, Dave, Brad & Spouses. A wonderful Pa to Joshua, Riley, Bailey, Ella, Kaden & Charlotte Always Loving - Always Loved.

 

 

 

 



Edwin Francis KAIN

| 09/01/2019

Edwin Francis KAIN 

AKA EDDIE & YOGI
Late of  ?

 

Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 4 August 1969

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 120

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  13809

 

Rank:  Commenced at Redfern Police Academy on 4 August 1969 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 15 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1969 ( aged 21 years, 3 months, 26 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 September 1974

Senior Constable – appointed 15 September 1978

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 13 July 1985

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ???

 

Final Rank = Inspector

 

Stations:  ?, Five Dock ( 1970’s ), Pymble ( 1973 ), worked at Supt. of Licences Officer, Gosford ( Licencing Sgt ) – 30 Division, Ashfield, Eastwood – Retirement

Service:  From  4 August 1969  to  31 October 2003 =  34 years, 2 months, 27 days Service

 

Awards:   National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 November 1995 ( Sgt 3/c )

Police Ethical & Good Conduct Medal – granted ? ? ?

20 year Clasp to Police Ethical & Good Conduct Medal – granted ? ? ?

Edwin Francis KAIN, Eddie KAIN, Eddy KAIN,

Born:   Thursday  20 May 1948

Died on:   Thursday  6 December 2018

Age:  70 years, 6 months, 16 days

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

 

Age at Retirement:  55 years, 5 months, 11 days

Years in Retirement:  15 years, 1 month, 5 days

 

Funeral date:   Thursday  13 December 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location:   Rose Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, NSW

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

 

Buried at:  Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park,

Apple Gum Garden, Site 25

Edwin Francis KAIN, Eddie KAIN, Eddy KAIN, Yogi

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/
Greg Muir ( # 15816 ) It was a quiet service at Palmdale. Valedictory given by Jack Williams and reminiscing by Greg Ashurst ( # 14281 ) and Eddie’s son Gavin.
Condolences to Sandra and the family. RIP Eddie, no longer suffering.

 

NSWPF - Redfern Academy Class 120 - 1969
Class 120 at Redfern Police Academy in 1969.
Back Row ( L – R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Eddie KAIN, ?, ?, ?
Middle Row ( L – R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?
Front Row ( L – R ): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?

Edwin Francis KAIN Send Off - 2003
Edwin Francis KAIN Send Off – 2003

 

 

This article is obviously not the Edwin Francis KAIN ( above ) but could possibly be a relative.

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Saturday 29 July 1944, page 21

FUNERALS

KAIN- The relatives and Friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Kain of 41 Burlington avenue, Earlwood and Mr. and Mrs. J. Selator, of Stanmore are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Brother and Cousin Edwin Francis Kain to leave our Chapel 7 Missendon Road, Camperdown, This Saturday Afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, for Church of England Cemetery, Field of Mars.

Wood Coffill Limited.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17915226

 

 

 

 

 



Gary Ian THATCHER

| 09/01/2019

 Gary Ian THATCHER

AKA  GONAD
Late of Thirroul

Son of SenSgt ( Retired ) Laurie Ian THATCHER Regd # 8009 ( R.I.P. )

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  155

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 27 June 1977

Constable – appointed 27 June 1978

Senior Constable – appointed 27 June 1986

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Austinmere, Thirroul, Corrimal, Sutherland?, Wollongong

Service:  From  ? ? pre June 1977?  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Awards:   National Medal – granted 28 April 1993

Born:   11 March 1958

Died on:   Wednesday  12 December 2018 about 6pm

Age:  60

Cause:   TBA

Event location:  Palm Court, Corrimal Hotel, Corrimal

Event date:  Wednesday 12 December 2018 about 6pm

Funeral date:   Friday  21 December 2018 @ 10am

Funeral location:   Hansen & Cole Funerals, Northcliff Dve, Kembla Grange

Wake location:  Ryans Hotel, Thirroul @ noon

Funeral Parlour:  Hansen & Cole, Kembla Grange – 42724900

Buried at:   ?TBA

 Memorial located at:   ?

Gary THATCHER - 6 April 2016
Gary THATCHER – 6 April 2016

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Gary THATCHER

Gary THATCHER

Gary THATCHER

Gary THATCHER

Gary THATCHER

Gary THATCHER

Gary THATCHER

 

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Gary THATCHER, son of Laurie, was with old work mates at the Palm Court Restaurant, Corrimal Hotel, Princes Hwy, Corrimal tonight ( Wednesday 12 December 2018 ).
This ‘get together’ was with old Policing Footy Team mates from the Illawarra – who regularly gathered to celebrate old war stories and great times together.
Tonight, about 6pm, Gary was ready to leave the restaurant with his mates and went to the bathroom.  At the time he was wearing a moon boot due to a recent operation.  Gary was in good spirits when he went into the toilet but a short time later he was found lying on the floor in the bathroom and it is unsure what has occurred and further enquiries by police are continuing.
His friends and colleges commenced CPR until the arrival of Paramedics who took over but unfortunately Gary passed away.
Gary was in good spirits and health and his passing comes as a total shock to all that knew him and were with with him.
Gonad will forever be resting with his father, Laurie.
Funeral details have yet to be arranged.
May the lads forever Rest In Peace.
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Keith Maree Caldwell  141218

Wednesday was supposed to be a great day for myself & a group of mates..Xmas Lunch with a bunch of good guys beers & punting, war stories, funny times……we do this 6 times during the year. 13 of us were there on Wednesday (few missing) but only 12 got to go home to their loved ones, family & friends!

But this day we will never forget because of the passing of one of us Gary ‘GONAD’ Thatcher ????????. I’m crying as I write this & all of us will deal with this in our own special way.

Some of us had left, but majority were still there, when Gary had a fall around 6pm. NSW Ambo’s / Paramedics attended & a few of the boys assisted them???????? wow..heartbreaking boys but there was nothing else you could do. Maria & myself ended up getting back to the pub with others who arrived to console everyone, it was heart breaking & sad.

This is hard to say but you know what Gary went doing something he really enjoyed…together with old boys having a giggle, telling war stories, food & beer plus a few bets on the side. It is now a special but sad day in our lives.

Gary was loyal to his mates until his last day, loved his family & would do anything for both. A funny bugger who made us laugh. If you had the chance to work with him in the cops (which I did), he was a good old fashion cop.

Police Footy was special, he loved this from his early days as a Campsie ‘Camel’ to the world famous Wollongong ‘Falcons’….he had a ball, and come to think of it majority of us did, great days playing, enjoying life long friendships, away bus trips & end of season trips away. ???? The Townsville trips to see my good mate Muzza ( RIP ) were up there too. This is hard for us but GONAD you wont be forgotten mate…we all loved you❤

Few mates caught up yesterday which was good.

Look over us as we continue in life….a few photos

Our thoughts,prayers & condolences to his family.

RIP GONAD????????xxoo



Geoffrey SINGLETON

| 09/01/2019

 Geoffrey SINGLETON

AKA SINGO
Late of  ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  ???

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  14739[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 28 June 1971

Constable 1st Class – appointed 24 August 1976

Senior Constable – appointed 24 August 1980

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Singleton, Mounted Section with Police horse ‘Ras’, Pilliga, Coonamble – Retirement

Service:  From  ? ? pre June 1971?  to  11 July 1997 =  28 years Service

Awards:   National Medal – granted 8 June 1988

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997

Born:   20 May 1942

Died on:   Sunday  2 December 2018 @ 4am with his wife, Dot, by his side

Age:  76

Cause:   Cancer

Event location:  Coonamble Hospital

Event date:  Sunday  2 December 2018 @ 4am

Funeral date:   Friday  7 December 2018 @ 10am

Funeral location:   Graveside, Coonamble Cemetery, Back Gular Rd, Coonamble

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour: Coonamble District Funeral Services – 6822 0000

Buried at:   Coonamble Cemetery

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

 

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Geoff Singleton

“Singo”

 Of Coonamble

Peacefully passed away at Coonamble Hospital

On 2.12.2018

Aged 76 Years

Family and friends of the Late Geoffrey “Singo” Singleton are warmly invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service to be held at

Coonamble Cemetery

On Friday 7th December 2018 commencing at 10:00am

In Lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted to go towards Coonamble Cancer Survival Fund and also Daffodil House at Bathurst

Please bring a whip to crack!

https://www.coonambledistrictfuneralservices.com.au/geoffrey-singosingleton/
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Geoff had been an inpatient at Coonamble Hospital, in the palliative care unit, after suffering a seizure during chemotherapy.
Singo was apparently a “tough old bastard” and it took “a lot to get the better of him” but he succumbed to his cancer – with his wife, Dot, by his side.
He was renowned amongst the policing troops as a “Champion bloke” and “bloody tough”
When he first turned up at Pilliga, one of the locals thought he was a drover and asked him where he had his herd.
Singo was a yarn teller and a bad singer.  He was a good poet and could roll a smoke one handed.
He was a good bushman.
Greg Martin A true blue country cop Rest In Peace Singo

 

Phillip Stephenson He was a legend in Coonamble.

 

Mal Unicomb RIP Singo. What a great character he was. A very dry wit and so many stories. Always amazed me how that tiny little bit of rolly cigarette stayed on his lip.
Michael McCulkin Thanks for the update John. RIP Singo, a legend in the true sense
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John Robert Thomas HAMER

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John Robert Thomas HAMER 

AKA  ?
Late of Monterey, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  100

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  11103

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 17 August 1964 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 29 days )

Constable – appointed 17 August 1965

Senior Constable – appointed 17 August 1973

Senior Sergeant – appointed 31 December 1987

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant

Stations:  ?, ‘D’ District, G.D’s all of his service in Metro & Country areas, Police Academy lecturer at the Secondary Training annexure, Elizabeth St, Redfern ( 1980’s ), Sutherland District Office, Kogarah – Retirement

Service:  From  ? ? pre August 1964?  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Awards:   National Medal – granted 2 March 1981 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 October 1991

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 August 2000

Born:   Friday  19 February 1943

Died on:   Monday  3 December 2018

Age:  75 years, 9 months, 14 days

Cause:   Parkinson disease  ( sufferer for 10 years ) & recently suffered progressive dementia

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Monday  10 December 2018 @ noon

Funeral location:   South chapel, Woronora Cemetery, Linden St, Sutherland

Wake location:  Cafe’, Woronora Cemetery

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:  Woronora Cemetery, Linden St, Sutherland

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

 

JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

 

 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

Hank Vanderwaarden 2019 · Found an old photo of what I think was a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Cant remember all the names but I will give it a try. Back row: Laurie Eddy, Greg Peterson, Warren Newton, Bob Murrell, Hank Vanderwaarden, Ron Blake. Middle row: John HAMER instructor, Ernie Jones, Gary Buckley, Ces Kearney, Ray Filewood, Dave Clouston, Alan Target, Helmut Myers. Front row: Kieron Power, John Findlater, Ron McGowan, Gordon Middlemisss, Gary Winchester, Mal Roser. </a> Hank Vanderwaarden<br />2019 ·<br />Found an old photo of what I think was a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can't remember all the names but I will give it a try. <strong>Back row</strong>: Laurie Eddy, Greg Peterson, Warren Newton, Bob Murrell, Hank Vanderwaarden, Ron Blake. <strong>Middle row</strong>: John HAMER - instructor, Ernie Jones, <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/gary-richard-buckley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gary Buckley</a></strong>, Ces Kearney, Ray Filewood, Dave Clouston, Alan Target, Helmut Myers. <strong>Front row</strong>: Kieron Power, John Findlater, <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/ronald-walter-mcgown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ron McGowan</a></strong>, Gordon Middlemisss, Gary Winchester, Mal Roser. a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can’t remember all the names but I will give it a try. Back row: Laurie Eddy ( # 16868? ), Greg Peterson ( # 15106 ), Warren Newton ( # 14491 ), Bob Murrell ( # 15864 ), Hank Vanderwaarden ( # 15760 ), Ron Blake ( # 10029 ). Middle row: John HAMER – instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie Jones ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , Gary BUCKLEY ( # 16269 ), Ces Kearney ( # 16804 ), Ray Filewood ( # 15912 ), Dave Clouston ( # 16727 ), Alan Targett ( # 14196 ), Helmut Myers ( # 16359 ). Front row: Kieron Power ( # 17384 ), John Findlater ( # 13571 ), Ron McGOWAN ( # 15631 ), Gordon Middlemisss ( # 17058 ), Gary Winchester ( # 15414 ), Mal Roser ( # 16028 ).

the Metropolitan South Associates Branch of the Police Association have advised of the death of retired Senior Sergeant John Hamer, last station Kogarah.

During his service John performed general duties at country and metropolitan stations, and for a time was a lecturer at the Police Academy. He was an absolute gentleman, a very humble and respected man. For the past ten years John battled Parkinson disease and more recently suffered progressive dementia. Rest in Peace friend.

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03/12/2018 – John Robert Thomas HAMER, 75 old, Reg. No. 11103. Ret. Sen. Sgt of Monterey, Sydney NSW.
John’s funeral will be held at 12.00pm on Monday the 10th Instant at the South Chapel, Woronora Cemetery, thence a burial will be conducted within the grounds.

The family are desirous that former colleagues attending John’s funeral may wear relevant medals. If so, appropriate dress clothes would be required. The family have indicated that they would also like a Police Honour Guard to be present. Later, a wake will be held within the grounds to celebrate John’s life.

John Robert Thomas HAMER

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Rachel Burgess Rest in Peace
Neil Purvis RIP brother in blue
Greg Wilson Rest in peace John…
Janne McMahon RIP John.
Junelle Doherty RIP Sir.
Tracey Kearns Rest In Peace my old friend
Pete Wilson RIP dear friend.
Val Ivlev RIP.
John Richardson RIP John. A thorough gentleman.
Les Dalrymple Sergeant Hamer was an instructor at the Academy when I did secondary training back in the very early 80s. A thorough gentleman — Vale John.
Richard Hurst RIP Senior Sergeant HAMER.
Ron Alexander I worked with John at the secondary training annexure Elizabeth Street Redfern during the late 80’s. John was admired by all and a true friend. RIP John.
Peter Poulton RIP brother
Carol Allman Very sad lovely man
RIP
Bill Connors R.I.P. Brother
Col Colman Thank you John Hamer for your fine and dedicated Service to our Community. We also thank you for you enthusiastic approach whilst performing instructional duties at the Police Academy, and on behalf of the many hundreds of Probationary Constables you instructed in class, and launching them into a wonderful career, we say thank you, you really did make a difference. As a new Instructor at the Academy, during John’s tour, I found him most helpful and informative, during those first few months. RIP………..
Graham Gerholt RIP Sir.
John Pizanias R.I.P mate
Phil Evans RIP John. Would anyone know if he lived at Gladesville prior to joining the NSW Police?
Barry Salter John was in my class of August 1964
NSW Fallen Police Do you have a Class number Barry? Also, do you recall the exact date you all walked into the Academy – I assume at Redfern? Cal
Warwick Saunders Rest in Peace, a class after me.
Phillip Martin Rest in peace John.
Darryl Smith Rest In Peace Sarge. ????
Belinda Dunn-Toemoe Thank you for your service. Rest in peace. ????
Rob Allman A true Gentleman & a wonderful friend.Lovely memories
R.I.P. Dearest John.????
Ian Bell Rest In Peace my friend
Ken Emms I was a student of John’s in the Methods of Instruction Course. A very competent teacher & all round good bloke. He will be sadly missed. Sincere sympathies to John’s family.
Glenn Stan Cam Stanley John was attached to Sutherland District Office when I was in SOGs and he was always a gentleman who also had a good sense of humour. Will be sadly missed RIP mate
Stewart McNeice Worked with John at Kogarah. A real gentleman. A dam shame.
Phillip Brand RIP fellow Sergeant