Today we celebrate the life and career of former police member, Catherine Margaret McVeigh who passed away on 17 February. Born in 1931, McVeigh joined the police force at the age of 24 after serving in the RAAF. One of the first duties she was required to perform after graduating in 1956 was crowd control at the Melbourne Olympic Games. McVeigh was known as a trailblazer for women in policing, rising meteorically through the ranks. At retirement, McVeigh held the rank of Chief Superintendent – the first woman in Australia to hold this rank. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
Denis Frank DACK
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Denis Frank DACK OAM
late of Urraween, Qld
aka Daffy Duck
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Cadet
Cadet # 1019
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Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 30 July 1952
Probationary Constable – appointed 28 October 1954
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 7 November 1977
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ?
Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 11 June 1986 – as Assistant Officer, Community Policing, Community Relations Bureau
Assistant Officer – Community Policing – Community Relations Bureau from 11 June 1986, VKG Communications – Retirement
Service: From 30 July 1952to 1 July 1989= 36+years Service
Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia OAM – granted 26 January 2012 – For service to the community of the Fraser Coast through roles with a range of organisations
Bob EagletonWhat a great bloke. One of my instructors in cadets. I worked at Gunnedah PCYC in 2000 and the locals still spoke of Dacky who worked there nearly 40 years earlier. Top bloke who will always be remembered for his kindness and friendship. RIP old mate.
VALE: Former Gunnedah man Denis Dack to be remembered for his community spirit. He helped organise and returned to Gunnedah for the PCYC’s reunion
Denis Dack lived a life dedicated to his community, no matter where he was in the world.
Even from a hospital bed, Mr Dack was thinking of what he could do next to better his community.
The former Gunnedah man died aged 81 in Brisbane on February 15 and will be remembered for his community spirit.
Born on October 28, 1935 in Kurri Kurri to dairy farmers, he became a police cadet at 16 years of age after his father was a prisoner of war in World War II. He was to be the “bread winner” of the family. Mr Dack was posted in Sydney, where he met his future wife Wendy. The couple were married in 1957.
The couple moved to Gunnedah in 1967 to help boost the Gunnedah Police Boys’ Club (PCYC) after establishing one at Tweed Heads.
A community-minded man, Mr Dack organised the Gunnedah Wheat Festival to raise funds for the club, as well as a well-known sponsored river trip from the Namoi to Adelaide over 31 days with the McCoy triplets. He was also instrumental in introducing girls into the boys’ club.
While in Gunnedah, Mr Dack became a boxing coach. He continued the role when he moved to Campbelltown in 1972, which turned into the opportunity of a lifetime – coaching the Commonwealth Games team.
His son Anthony has fond memories of their time in Gunnedah.
“I have memories of travelling around in a little bus Dad bought because you couldn’t get kids to other towns for sports carnivals,” Anthony said.
“He decided that wasn’t big enough so he went and got a bigger one. He knew that putting kids into sport would keep them out of trouble.”
Anthony said his dad was “the driving force” behind a lot of projects even into his retirement and poor health.
After 40 years in the police service, he ran a 000 call centre in Sydney and drove trucks before moving to Burrum Heads in Queensland to focus on the rural fire brigade.
Most recently living in Hervey Bay in Queensland, he was awarded an OAM in 2012 for his commitment to the rural fire brigade and Meals on Wheels. His wife Wendy initiated the honour, however, she sadly passed away six months before he received his medal.
“When they first moved to Hervey Bay, they bought a fish and chip shop. Dad got sick for quite a while and mum decided to sell the shop,” Anthony said.
“He was told he needed a pacemaker and was to be flown to Brisbane. Gurney beds aren’t allowed through airports so the ambulance officers and dad had to wait out in the rain for everyone to board before they could get on the plane.
“He asked the ambulance officers if this regularly happened. When they said ‘every time it rains’, he decided to fix it.”
Mr Dack formed a committee and raised more than $400,000 to build a patient transfer facility at the airport.
Following the success of the facility, the committee went on to raise more than $450,000 to establish a state-of-the-art Meals on Wheels facility in Hervey Bay.
“That was his last legacy, he enjoyed helping people so much,” Anthony said.
Mr Dack also initiated translators to be stationed at Sydney police stations and helped establish neighbourhood and marine watch programs.
Anthony said it was evident at his father’s funeral the legacy he had left.
“People from all walks of his life came to pay their respects, his family had become pretty big,” Anthony said.
Mr Dack, a hard worker, community man, keen poet, traveller and wood worker, is survived by his four children, Anthony, Marc, Kim and Peter, and 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Denis Dack devoted much of his time to supporting Meals on Wheels in Hervey Bay. Alistair Brightman
WHEN Denis Dack saw a need in his community, he was the first one to do something about it.
The 81-year-old Urraween man died on February 15, but his legacy will live on, both through the organisations for which he carried out tireless volunteer work and through his loving and devoted family.
During his life, Mr Dack worked as a police officer and ran everything from PCYCs to boxing clubs, joined the volunteer fire brigade and gave his time and raised a huge amount of money in support of Meals on Wheels.
He was the coach for the Australian boxing team that travelled to New Zealand for the Commonwealth Games.
Even when he suffered a heart attack and had to be flown to Brisbane in 2007, he was thinking of the wellbeing of his community and other people.
His beloved wife Wendy and his son were left on the other side of a wire fence with rain pouring down as he was loaded into a plane.
It was then he decided to raise funds to build a patient transfer facility in Hervey Bay to provide a comfortable place for sick people and their families to rest.
He raised $300,000 to make the idea a reality and he told the Chronicle at the time he was amazed by the generosity of the region.
In 2012, he received an Order of Australia Medal that recognised more than 50 years of service to the community.
His son Marc said even in death his dad was thinking of the organisations he loved.
Instead of flowers, he asked that donations be made to Meals on Wheels.
“That personifies who he was,” Marc said.
While his community service was a huge part of his father’s legacy, Marc said as far as Denis was concerned, family was always his number one priority.
Born on October 28, 1935, in Kurri Kurri, near Newcastle, Denis was the eldest son of Walter and Myrtle Dack.
He was a police officer for almost 40 years and later owned a business at Burrum Heads named Dack’s Diner.
He married Wendy in Sydney on July 6, 1957 and they had four children, Anthony, Marc, Kim and Peter.
They have 10 grand- children and nine great grandchildren, with one on the way.
Paul Quilter DaleyI worked on the truck way too many shift with DD. Some of the not so keen Sgts looked down on him because he was out and about causing havoc and mayhem with the Campbelltown hoodlums.
His family owned the farm across the river from where I was born in Patterson and I never crossed paths with him until I joined the Police,
He was an exceptional pugilist and was coach of the late 60’s early 70,s Australian Commonwealth Games Boxing Team.
For those who knew him, it was an oxymoron how a man who spent so much time in the boxing ring had a perfectly formed nose. His features were such that he was a part time model and did quiet well at it too I might add.
He made it to Commissioned rank after leaving 35 Div and went to VKG.
Dennis was a real,policeman policeman and deserves a front row seat in the big meal room upstairs. Vale my friend.
Bruce MoonDennis was one of The Sergeants charged with looking us Cadets who were homesick, rowdy, growing into young adults And finding out about life in general. A fantastic surrogate father to all us Cadets who passed through the Redfern Police Academy. Rest in Peace.
David MartinDennis was a Cadet Sergeant in the 70s and a very good one. He could always back up his law lectures with a story how a particular law worked in real life. He got punted when he lent his pistol to an ex cadet who was now a probationary constable to wear on the morning parade at the academy. The drill staff found out and the next thing Dennis was back in G.Ds. Very sad loss.
N.S.W. Cops: The Old, Bold & Retired FB Group
Denis ChalkerDenis Dack, affectionately known by the troops as “Daffy Duck” at the old Campbelltown Police Station in Railway Street was a great bloke and supervisor who could be relied upon for backup, support and genuine comradery to all personnel, regardless of rank. A real decent mans man who will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. R. I. P. Brother.
Wade Kill He was also an extra in one of the old cop shows on TV many years back. A real gentleman.
Greg Wilson Did a fair bit of extra work. Was in the Dismissal about Gough Whitlam
Kevin RammVery sad Geoff. RIP Denis. I believe he will be happy as he will be keeping company with his lovely wife Wendy now. True love. R.I.P Denis.
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Dundowran Rural Fire Brigade’s David Kohler, Dave Spawton, Keith Speirs, Peter O’Brien and Hervey Bay District Rural Fire Group chairman Denis Dack are losing their funding.
COMMUNITY unrest about increases to fire levies is set to ignite community meetings in Dundowran tomorrow.
Recent meetings in Toogoom and Booral between local residents and representatives of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service have been the scene of angry exchanges.
Substantial hikes to the fire levy paid by home owners in the outlying suburbs of Hervey Bay is driving discontent along with the fear that rural fire brigades will be robbed of funding.
Ratepayers will be charged a $161 levy which will go to the urban brigades operated by the QFRS.
In areas affected by the boundary change, this will replace the old $25 rural subsidy that went to rural brigades.
A QFRS spokesman said costs increased because urban district boundaries were extended to enhance people’s safety and increased levels of service required increased funding.
Hervey Bay District Rural Fire Brigade Group chairman Denis Dack said the change could force rural brigades in Toogoom, Booral, Craignish, Nikenbah and Dundowran to close.
“The $25 levy funded those local brigades, but with the changes, rural services in those areas will receive nothing. It will go to QFRS,” Mr Dack said.
“We are not disputing that some of those areas now need urban trucks, but we think the fee should be shared to enable us to continue operating.”
He said urban trucks could not attend fires on soft ground and claimed people’s safety was at risk if rural groups were closed.
Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor Mick Kruger said the region relied on rural services.
“We are asking the QFRS to subsidise because the rural fire levy will cease and those people will have to pay an urban fire levy instead. We won’t be getting any rural levy,” he said.
The next community meeting will be held at Dundowran Hall tomorrow at 6.15pm.
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1st Aug 2014 2:00 PM
Fraser Coast Meals on Wheels president Ray Fleming and Community Help Group fundraiser Denis Dack will be whipping up some great bargains out of the old kitchen on Gossner St in Scarness. Alistair Brightman
EVERYTHING from cooking gear to electrical goods – and maybe even the kitchen sink – will be on sale when Fraser Coast Meals On Wheels cleans out its old premises on Saturday.
After years of fundraising, the organisation recently moved to a new kitchen in Pialba and is holding a garage sale to empty out its former home.
“Besides the kitchen equipment, we also have furniture, electrical goods, books, plants and more for sale at a reasonable price,” Hervey Bay Community Help Group treasurer Barbara Watson said.
“There’s a little bit of everything for everyone and I’m sure people will go home happy.”
Mrs Watson said Meals on Wheels moved to 39A Islander Rd a couple of months ago as the old kitchen was too small.
“We were putting out thousands of meals a week and it just became too difficult to cope in the tiny little kitchen,” Mrs Watson said.
“I have made sandwiches out in their garage because there wasn’t room in the kitchen.”
Mrs Watson said the new kitchen on Islander Rd was bigger, better and clients were happier.
“It’s six times bigger which gives us so much more room,” she said.
The garage sale will be held on Saturday, August 2, at Meals on Wheels former premises at 2 Gossner St, Scarness, from 7am.
A FAMILIAR sight around the Bay will soon be no more – Denis Dack is selling his prized Royal Enfield motorbike and sidecar.
A former New South Wales police traffic motorcyclist, Mr Dack said the rare 500cc Electra was more a steady goer than a speed machine and he had only done 25,500km since he purchased the bike two years ago.
“It’s a very rare bike around here,” Mr Dack said.
“I bought the bike in Perth and the side car from Alice Springs.”
Mr Dack said he had the bike assembled locally in Hervey Bay but finding a matching sidecar for the fiery maroon bike proved tricky.
“I knew I wanted a side- car,” he said.
“They come in any colour you like – as long as it’s black. So I had it painted in Hervey Bay to match.”
Mr Dack said it wasn’t a popular decision with his extended family when he told them he was going to make the sale about the $9950 mark.
As a member of the Royal Enfield Motorcycle Club, he was unsure about new changes to the law that would affect bike enthusiasts.
“I don’t want it to just sit in the garage,” he said.
Hervey Bay Group Rural Fire Brigade chairman Denis Dack and Hervey Bay Group Rural Fire Brigade group officer Don Duffus with Dundowran rural fire brigade members (from left) David Egan, Joe Donovan, Mal Ewart and David Kohler. Alistair Brightman
RURAL fire brigades are worried any changes to fire levies could signal the beginning of their demise.
Group officer Don Duffus of the Hervey Bay Rural Fire Brigade Group said ratepayers in rural residential areas currently paid a $28 levy for fire protection in the Fraser Coast.
He said the same residents would be asked for an additional $90 from January 1, next year.
The money is part of the new Emergency Management and Fire Levy.
Mr Duffus claimed those ratepayers would see no benefit in services from that fee.
Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell said last month he was unhappy at not being consulted about the additional charge to ratepayers.
On Wednesday, he told the Chronicle no assurance could be offered to rural fire groups until the budget was adopted.
But he said he anticipated rural services would continue to get their funding distributed to them from the council for the next 12 months – beyond that there were no committments.
“I, for one, want to have a pretty serious conversation with the State Government in the course of the next year to make sure rural fire brigades do not miss out by this double dipping,” Cr O’Connell said.
Mr Duffus said the Gold Coast City Council had recently shown its displeasure, announcing it would stop collecting the rural fire levy for the State Government, also accussing it of double-dipping.
He said he worried if the state controlled the distribution of the funds services would be worse off.
The State Government commits to provide rural fire brigades with
Minimum 80% of the full cost of appliances-trucks
Minimum 50% of the cost of equipment listed in the Rural Fire Service Equipment Catalogue
Personal protective equipment and radio equipment at no cost
Fire station construction grants of up to $10,000
Rural operations staff to assist with command, control and coordination at major incidents or those that span several brigade or group boundaries
Hervey Bay’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Denis Dack. Nat Bromhead
Denis Dack is chuffed with his Order of Australia medal that recognised 50 years of community
HEART attack victim Denis Dack was lying on a stretcher in pouring rain after midnight when he saw first-hand the lack of medical facilities at Hervey Bay Airport.
His family looked on through the chain wire fence as he was lifted into an aircraft and rushed to Brisbane for emergency surgery.
During recovery from a triple bypass operation he decided that something should be done about the lack of infrastructure.
A year later a new patient transfer hangar was operational at Hervey Bay Airport thanks to the tireless efforts of Mr Dack and the community groups he enlisted to see the project through.
At least five Royal Flying Doctor aircraft now use the facility each day for treatment and transfer of patients.
Mr Dack’s efforts were recognised when he received the Australia Day Citizen of the Year award at a ceremony held in Maryborough’s city hall yesterday.
“I’m thrilled to receive the award,” Mr Dack said. “But a lot of others helped with this project and it’s not over yet.”
Mr Dack, not one to shy away from a challenge, is now working to expand the Hervey Bay Meals on Wheels headquarters.
He said the current kitchen provided 65,000 meals per year and fed 300 local families per week.
“We are now trying to raise $400,000 to build a kitchen 20 times the size of the current one,” he said.
Gloria and Vince Chay received the joint Maryborough Australia Day Citizen of the Year award for dedication and commitment to the community.
Ms Chay said she was honoured and overwhelmed.
“We were so thrilled to even be selected.
“To be put up here with all the people who work to make Maryborough a better place is such an honour.”
The two are district Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators and have been long-term volunteers at the Brolga Theatre.
Mr and Mrs Chay are regularly seen helping out at events in and around Maryborough.
They dedicate their lives to making the community a better place and accumulate “a phenomenal amount of volunteer hours each year”.
Other Australia day award winners included Maryborough’s RACQ Technology Challenge and Hervey Bay’s Family Easter fun day, receiving the gong for providing “residents and visitors entertainment and relaxation”.
Australia Day Sportsperson of the Year award recipients were Rebecca Darby from Hervey Bay, Barry Brunke from Maryborough, Tiaro’s Trevor Keightley and Bill Brand of Woocoo.
Mayor Mick Kruger presented a total of 28 awards to recipients from Hervey Bay and Maryborough as well as the Tiaro and Woocoo districts.
WEBSTER
Raymond Fredrick * 21.01.1943 – 22.02.2017
Aged 74 Years
Late of Camden
Devoted husband to Shirley (deceased). Loved father to Greg and Tracey, father-in-law to Catherine and Rodney. Proud grandfather to Samuel, Jonathan, Ethan, Angus, Georgia, Abbey and Grace.
“So that’s what’s happening”
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held within All Saints
Anglican Church, Stanmore
Road, Petersham on MONDAY (February 27th, 2017), commencing at 10:30 am.
Private Cremation
Proudly Australian Owned
Family Operated All Suburbs
9555 7551 9555 7092
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 25, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=raymond-fredrick-webster&pid=184239067#sthash.hsuTgDGG.dpuf
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WEBSTER
Raymond Fredrick
In respectful memory of
Raymond Fredrick Webster.
Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. You suffered so long and told so few. It didn’t seem right what you went through.
You will be remembered by Cameron, Joanne, Katherine and Kelly. Especially missed by two of your grandsons Jacob and Samuel.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 25, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=raymond-webster&pid=184239075#sthash.JGr4BuIn.dpuf
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There is at least one article in the Sydney Morning Herald, dated Sunday 13 October 1991, page 37 which mentions Raymond but I am unable to access the article at this time and don’t know what the article is about.
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* The obituary has his day of birth as the 21st but the NSW Police ‘Stud Book’ has his day of birth as the 31st.
I would suggest that 31st IS correct as that is the date of his Attestation.
Cal
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Warren John McKINNON
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Warren John McKINNON
New South Wales Police Force
“possible” relations in ‘The Job’: Henry Maxwell McKINNON, NSWPF # 11919
Redfern Police Academy Class # 086
Regd. # 9971
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 27 February 1961 ( aged 20 years, 10 months, 26 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 27 March 1961 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 26 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 February 1967
Senior Constable – appointed 27 February 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 21 July 1977
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 31 March 1984
Stations: ?, North East District ( 1967 ), Abermain, Pooncarie, Forbes, Leeton, Bas Hill , Newtown, ?
Service: From? ? pre February 1961? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
Born: Monday 1/04/1940
Died on: Saturday 3/2/2001
Age: 60 years, 10 months, 2 days
Cause: Cancer
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
WARREN 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.
WILLS, James Thomas Winchester.
Died 7 February 2017
Aged 91 years
Late of Seaforth
Passed away peacefully in Manly Waters Hospital.
James was a fit, strong man, a skilled carpenter who was working at the age of 91 years, as he loved woodwork.
He was a proud serving member of the NSW Police Force for 32 years, achieving the rank of senior sergeant and was awarded a medal for distinctive service. During WWII he served in the boat building industry at Cockatoo Island and Berrys Bay shipyards.
Son to Daphne Elizabeth Blanche and James Winchester Wills, we will remember James as loving husband to his late wife Noreen, a devoted father to his children James and Ross, grandfather to Daniel and Naomi, great-grandfather to Lucy and brother to Bruce, Margaret and Barbara.
He gave his time and effort beyond the call of duty, was someone who loved life and always tried his best. His strong sense of purpose in life afforded us many years of happiness for which we are forever grateful.
Privately cremated
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 22, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=james-thomas-winchester-wills&pid=184201821&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.YRmImR4e.dpuf
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All members of the NSW Police Force are advised that retired *Sergeant 2nd Class James Thomas Winchester Wills, regd 7515 passed away on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 aged 91 years.
Records indicate that Sergeant 2nd Class Wills was performing duties at Frenchs Forest at the time of his retirement on 23 November 1984, completing 31 years service with NSW Police Force.
A private funeral service was held.
*Despite the official message stating that James was a retired Sergeant 2nd Class, looking at the 1979 NSW Police ‘Stud Book’, there is an asterisk next to his name – which indicates that the person has passed his next qualifying examination – that being Senior Sergeant / Sergeant 1st Class.
Cal
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David Henry JAMES
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David Henry JAMES
New South Wales Police Force
Trained at Penrith Police College – 1949
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 6449[/alert_yellow]
Service # 2459
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 13 June 1949
Constable – appointed 13 June 1950 but his Seniority date was 1 May 1950
On the 12 October 1954 he Passed his qualifying exam to be designated ‘ Detective ‘
Detective Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 May 1956
Detective Senior Constable – appointed 1 May 1961
Detective Sergeant 3/c – appointed 9 May 1966
Detective Sergeant 2/c – appointed 1 September 1973
Detective Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 March 1976
Detective Inspector – appointed 10 May 1980
Retired – Medically Unfit – 11 May 1983
Stations: 4 July 1949 – Regent St ( 2 Division ) General Duties,
21 May 1951 – Regent St ( 2 Division ) Vice Squad,
David was a Clerk for 3.5 years and also enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 10 April 1947 and was discharged ” Demobilised ” on the 9 April 1949 with the rank of Able Seaman and had a “very good’ Character on discharge.
He joined the NSW Police Force as a single man in 1949 but married on 12 November 1949.
Upon joining the NSWPF, he was described as: 5′ 10.5″, 11 stone 12 lb, Brown eyes, Fair hair, Fair complexion
He obtained his Bronze Medallion in Life Saving.
He was qualified as a Solo Cyclist on 31 August 1949 and then qualified on an ‘Outfit’ ( cycle / sidecar ) on 5 January 1953.
He Failed the Constable 1st Class exam on 26 August 1952 but Passed on 25 August 1953.
On the 12 October 1954 he Passed his qualifying exam to be designated ‘ Detective ‘.
Interestingly, he qualified to drive General duty utilities & light trucks on 29 January 1964.
He Passed his Sergeant 3/c exam on 10 February 1960 and Passed his Sergeant 1/c exam on 14 May 1969 and was appointed Sgt 1/c on 1 March 1976.
He Passed his Inspector 3/c exam on 11 May 1976.
In 1972 he qualified for the award of Diploma in Criminology.
He completed the Senior Police Course, # 2 of 1978
He completed the Inspectors’ Course, # 4 conducted from 13 – 24 July 1981
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On the 19 September 1950 he was Commended for the good policemanship and keen powers of observation exhibited by him in bringing about the arrest of John HOGARTH at the Central Railway Station on 10 March 1950. With only a meagre description of the offender, which had been read to him when going on duty, the Probationary Constable was able to recognise and bring about the arrest of the offender, who had been responsible for many ” cat burglaries “. Seniority date advanced to 1 May 1960, as recommended by the Committee of Appraisement. J.F.S. Commissioner of Police 19 September 1950.
Commended for his powers of observation and keen interest in the discharge of his duties which enabled him to effect the arrest of Kenneth Stewart at Glebe on a charge of breaking, entering and stealing, having recognised a description of a wanted person as that of a youth whom he had questioned a week before at Central Railway Station when he saw him loitering about.
On the 9 April 1964: Commended for part played in search for Monica SCHOFIELD, missing from Heathcote Hostel from 17th June, 1963, and in relation of inquiries which resulted in the arrest of her attacker, Barry RODRICK, and his subsequent conviction for murder. N.T.W. ALLAN Commissioner of Police. 9 April 1964.
On 7 June 1971: Commended for courage, leadership and devotion to duty at Berala on the 27th February, 1971 in confronting a mentally disturbed person who was armed with a loaded. 22 calibre repeating rifle and two dagger type knives and fired two shots in the direction of the Detective Sergeant prior to taking his own life. F.J. HANSON, for N.T.W. ALLAN, Commissioner of Police.
On 6 February 1980: Commended for good Policemanship and devotion to duty at Georges Hall on the 1 December 1978 when, while off duty and assisted by his son, now Probationary Constable G. D. James, he pursued a male suspect seen leaving a neighbour’s house.
During the chase, which covered a distance of about 1.5kms, the Sergeant stopped a passing motorist and then managed to overtake the young offender whom he tackled and, following a violent struggle, overpowered and arrested him with the help of his son. James T. LEES, Commissioner 6 February 1980
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David may be identical to the David James & David Henry James in this family document – but this is NOT confirmed.
No further information is known about this person at this time ( February 2017 ) and assistance is sought to complete the missing information from those who knew the man.
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Janelle May ARVISAIS
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Janelle May ARVISAIS
aka Nell
late of Canberra
Australian Federal Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No Find on It’s An Honour
Born: 29 July 1980
Died on: Saturday 11 February 2017 in Canberra Hospital
Age: 36
Cause: Cancer for 7 years
Funeral date: Friday 17 February 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Holy Family Catholic Church, Cnr Bugden Avenue and Castleton Crescent, Gowrie
Buried at: Cremated at Norwood Park Crematorium, Mitchell, ACT
Memorial at: ?
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Aged 36, of Canberra, Janelle passed away on Saturday 11 February 2017,
at the Canberra Hospital, after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer.
Janelle was the beloved wife of Richard and mother of Fiorello Arvisais.
Janelle was born in Canberra on 29 July 1980. She was the much loved daughter of Terance Shelback and Donna (Messina) Shelback. Janelle was an Australian Federal Police member. Besides her husband, son and parents she also leaves behind her brother Luke, sister Stephanie, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Janelle was an incredible person who loved spending time with friends and family as well as shopping for shoes, handbags and new Christmas decorations. She also loved to travel with her husband and son. She loved cooking and to crochet. Janelle made many blankets that she enjoyed giving away.
The funeral service for Janelle will be held in Holy Family Catholic Church, Cnr Bugden Avenue and Castleton Crescent, Gowrie,
on FRIDAY, 17 February 2017, commencing at 1:00 pm.
Cremation will follow at the Norwood Park Crematorium, 65 Sandford Street, Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Council ACT on 02 6257 9999 during business hours.
Sunday, 5 March 2017
All our sympathy Richard and your family.
Micheline Arvisais and Stéphane , Gilles Jr
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Micheline Arvisais,
Gatineau
Friday, 17 February 2017
I will miss you, little one. You have always been such a positive and beautiful lady and I am a better person for knowing you. I’ll miss our catch-ups and happy chats and laughing.
Toujours dans nos curs.
To Richard and Fury,
We are profoundly saddened by this news. We would like to bring to you (Richard and Fury) a little comfort, but, today, word is failing us.
Janelle was our Angel
She answered the call after several years of suffering, so now she can go to rest.
She was full of joy and loved traveling with her husband and her son.
She was a sunshine girl around us when she came to visit the family in Canada the country of her spouse.
We are sending you Richard and Fury all our tenderness,
From your Canadian family, Aunt Suzanne Sylvestre(Normand Losier), Uncle Jean Sylvestre(Sylvie Mercier)
Thursday, 16 February 2017
I’m truly saddened to hear such news. My deepest sympathy to your family. RIP may your spirit live on through all those who were blessed in knowing you.
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Barbara Trunz,
Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Our thoughts are with you Richard and Fury.
Love Lukas and Jakob
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Jakob Cole,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
My Dear friend Janelle, you were a true fighter and always stayed positive. You went through so much pain no person should endure. I miss you so very much and miss our daily chats. My heart is heavy with your loss but your memory will live on. RIP my goldilocks I know you lived for your boys. Ti Amo Bella xxx
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Anita Cole,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy, as we remember Janelle. With love and remembrance.
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Gabrielle Messina,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
I will miss you dearly. You were a great friend who had a bubbly infectious personality. I will miss our chats and catch-ups, you were the happiest most positive person I know.
Rest in peace Janelle, you will never be forgotten.
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Matina Carbone,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
To my dearest friend Nell, I am still coming to terms with the suddenness of your passing I will miss you and our chats along with your Halloween Parties, Christmas photos with the latest fingernail designs and our Girlie catch-ups at the Italian Bakery for French toast with myself, Matina and our Girls. Both myself and Lauren are devastated but know you are now at peace. Love to Richie and Fury on the loss of a beautiful wife, mother and friend xxx
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Michelle Sutton,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Kevin George WILSON
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Kevin George WILSON
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8635
Rank: Constable
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? pre April 1957? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No Find on It’s An Honour
Born: ?
Died on: Friday 20 January 2017
Age: 81
Cause: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
[alert_yellow]KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
.NOTHING FURTHER IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS MAN OR HIS SERVICE AT THIS TIME. I CAN’T FIND HIM IN THE 1979 STUD BOOK.
This would indicate that he had left the NSWPF, for some reason, prior to 1979. It would appear ( from other Registered numbers around his ), that he would have been Sworn In as a Probationary Constable on the 1 April 1957 ( assuming he wasn’t held back ).
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Keith Ronald BLACKETT
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Keith Ronald BLACKETT
New South Wales Police Force
Cadet # 1730
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 11078[/alert_yellow]
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 8 January 1962
Probationary Constable – appointed 19 June 1964
Senior Constable – appointed 19 June 1973
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 11 May 1984
Sergeant 2nd Class – retirement
Stations: ?, Northern Beaches – retirement
Service: From8 January 1962to 6 August 1999= 37+years Service
Awards: National medal – granted 20 January 1981
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 October 1991
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 August 2000
Born: 19 June 1945
Died on: Wednesday 1 February 2017
Age: 71
Cause: Cancer
Funeral date: Wednesday 8 February 2017 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: St Mary’s Catholic Church, 31 Whistler Street, Manly
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Playing for Manly
Currently on EBay for sale. ( Feb 2017 )
[alert_yellow]KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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Keith passed away peacefully at home in the care of his loving wife Michelle and family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a highly respected ex-member of the NSW Police Force, an accomplished fullback with the Manly Warringah District Rugby League Club during the 1970s, where he acquired the distinction of being the 196th First Grade player for the Club and he will be dearly missed by all of his community friends in and out of the sporting arena.
Keith will be sadly missed by Michelle, his sons and daughters Tim, Lara, Kate and their partners Kerri, Luke and Ben, his parents Winifred and Ronald (dec) plus members of his extended family.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 8 February, 2017 at 11:30AM at St. Marys Church, Whistler Street, Manly and all are invited to attend the service. No flowers by request, donations can be made to the Prostate Cancer Research.
May he rest in peace.
by Ken Vessey
Men of League Northern Sydney Committee
WILLS, James Thomas Winchester.
