Stations: ?, , Five Dock ( 1972 ), Fairfield ? ( 34 Division ), Burwood
Service: From ? to 23 January 1999 = 29 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985
1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 7 May 1994
Born: ?
Died on: Friday 27 March 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 71
Funeral date: Thursday 2 April 2015 @ 11am
Funeral location: Broulee Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, 195 Broulee Road, Broulee
Buried at: ?
There will be no formal police involvement at the funeral service however the family do invite all friends and former colleagues to attend if they wish.
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Location of Funeral:
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HALL, Donald Campbell (Don)
27th March 2015
Aged 71 years.
Late of Dalmeny.
Dearly loved husband of Helga, stepfather of Steven and Kevin (dec).
DON’S relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral to be held at the Chapel of Broulee Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Broulee, with a service commencing at 11:00 am on Thursday the 2nd of April 2015. By request, no flowers. In lieu, donations to Kids with Cancer Foundation.
Narooma Funerals
Family Owned Est 1969
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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Mar. 31, 2015
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 9 September 1988
Senior Constable – death
Stations: ?, State Transfers – Parramatta, Water Police during 2000 Olympics ( Jet ski ), Broken Bay Water Police – death
Service: From: attested 9 September 1988 to 1 June 2002 = 13+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 9 October 1966
Died on: 1 June 2002
Cause: Football injury
Age: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated.
Ashes were spread off Resolute Beach, Pittwater, Kurinai National Park
[alert_blue]ANDREW is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_blue] *NOT WORK RELATED
Senior Constable Andrew Warner
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From the history of the Hornsby Rugby Club. – The club endured a particularly tragic event on June 1st 2002 when first grade playerAndrew Warner died as a result of injuries sustained during a home game against Oatley Rugby Club match at Waitara oval.
Andrew was a club stalwart who had played over 100 games for the club and was also a coach with the club.
Andrew is remembered at the annual Back to Hornsby day when the first grade teams play for the Andrew Warner Memorial trophy.
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From David Buchanan: Wednesday 14 February 2018:
This is the funeral for Andy Warner in June 2002. (This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.)
Andy was attached to Broken Bay Water Police at the time of his death. He tragically died as a result of an accident playing football at Waitara on the 1st June 2002. He was a well-liked member of the Broken Bay unit – and the entire Water Police, his football club and the local community.
His death made us realise how close Police are around this nation. I was working with Craig Goozee on that day, and Andy’s mates informed us of the accident and his subsequent death soon after it occurred. Apart from the obvious shock and grief that Craig and I had at the time, we set about making the necessary phonecalls and enquiries to one and all, but we learned that Andy’s parents were somewhere in northern Australia between Katherine and Broome on a caravanning holiday – and no phone contact. (I might add that many members of our Water Police unit just came into work to assist wherever they could.) Craig and I thought this was going to be a lengthy process in locating them. We found them after 3 phonecalls and advice from the local coppers – Katherine Police, the NT/WA border station, and Kununurra Police in WA. The Senior Constable at Kununurra located Andy’s parents them within 10 minutes after the call, but before delivering the message, he gathered the local clergy as support. Still hard to believe that we had located Andy’s parents within the hour.
What occurred after resulted in commendations being delivered via our commissioner. The local police in WA and NT pooled together and drove Andy’s parents in relay to Darwin, organised and placed them on a flight to Sydney. They also drove their car and caravan from Kununurra to Katherine and placed same in safe storage. Made us realise that Police are all a family no matter what uniform they wear.
Andy Warner’s ashes were spread off Resolute Beach in Pittwater, a remote and peaceful beach in the Kuringai National Park. RIP Andy.
This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.
XVI.- KING’S POLICE MEDAL AND IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL.
His Excellency the State Governor presented the King’s Police Medal and Imperial Service Medal to several Police Officers and retired members of the Force on the 3rd June, 1937. The presentation ceremony was carried out on the lawn in the precincts of Government House grounds. The medals were distributed as indicated hereunder: –
King’s Police Medal.
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Imperial Service Medal
For long Service marked by merit.-
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….. and Ex-Matron Mary Dunne, to whom the Imperial Service Medal was awarded, were unable to attend at Government House on this occasion, and other arrangements were made to hand their medals over to them.
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Your faithfully,
W. J. MACKAY,
Commissioner of Police.
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In 1962, the NSW Police Force comprised of 6139 members – 5336 Policemen, 58 Policewomen, 175 Police Cadets, 5 Police Trackers, 4 Police Matrons, 109 Special Parking Police, 30 Special Constables and 422 Administrative Officers.
Prince Henry Hospital had close relationships with Long Bay Gaol, with the prisoners growing various vegetables and making the bread for the patients and nursing staff. It also was the hospital for Long Bay Gaol prisoners.
Ironically, it was the designated police hospital used by many of the NSW police members who at times of limited bed capacity and 99per cent patient occupancy, found themselves sharing bathroom space with prisoners.
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 4 December 1981
Constable 1st Class – appointed 4 December 1986
Senior Constable with many stints as relieving Sergeant between 1990 – 2008.
Retired ( Medical discharge – Chronic PTSD – HOD )
Stations: No. ( Division ), Burwood, Five Dock, NSW Police Prosecutors, Highway Patrol No 9 Division, Highway Patrol Bankstown / Campsie Patrols, Crime Stoppers Unit, Police Media Unit, Highway Patrol – Mid West / Endeavour Regions ( including Five Dock & Petersham ), Traffic Camera Unit and Traffic Services.
Service: From 14 September 1981 to 21 August 2008 = 26+ years Service
Awards: 22 November 1991 – COP Commendation for Courage: Awarded Commissioner’s Commendation – Courageous resolution of a suicide attempt by an armed, disturbed man at Gladesville Hospital.
NSW Police Medal & 2nd Clasp for NSW Police Medal – granted 30 June 2004
1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 17 May 2007
3rd Clasp for NSW Police Medal – granted 11 February 2009 ( posthumously )
Assistant Commissioner Award ( Traffic ) for outstanding service to the people of NSW in contribution to the reduction of road toll and other Traffic Services as a NSW Highway Patrol Officer.
Buried at: Sydney Catholic Garden Cemetery, Western Rd, Kemps Creek
Mark Derek HUDSON
Grave location:
Lawn Grave: St Andrew area: R47: # 5
GPS: -33.89627130390685, 150.77976189912795
[alert_yellow]MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
[alert_pink]MARK IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall[/alert_pink] * Added to Wall on Wednesday 26 September 2018
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Memorial:
HUDSON
Mark Derek
30.4.1957 – 3.7.2010
Beloved husband of Brigid
Loving dad of Jack
To the world he was but one
To us he was the world
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John William MURPHY
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John William MURPHY
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7436
Rank: Plain Clothes Constable ( 11 years )
Stations: Newcastle ( all his service )
Service: From 20 December 1899 to 7 September 1913 = 14 years
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1870
Event: Tuesday 2 September & Wednesday 3 September 1913
Died on: Sunday 7 September 1913
Cause: pneumonia
Age: 41
Funeral date: 5.30am, Monday 8 September 1913
Funeral location: Sandgate Cemetery
Buried at: Roman Catholic portion of Sandgate Cemetery
Catholic 1 Portion, Section 13, Lot 11
Location of Grave:
GPS: -32.87081693341898 151.70432472502705
NSW Death Registration # 13497/1913
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Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate Monday 8 September 1913 page 5 of 8
CONSTABLE JOHN MURPHY. DEATH IN HOSPITAL.
Plain-clothes Constable John Murphy died in the Newcastle Hospital at half-past five yesterday morning, after a short illness. On Thursday he was admitted to the hospital suffering from an attack of pneumonia. His condition was very serious, and but little hope was held out of his recovery.
Forty-one years of age, Plain-clothes Constable Murphy had had about fourteen years’ service in the police force, during all of which he was stationed at Newcastle, and he had been doing plain-clothes duty for about eleven years.
A smart, capable detective, he was associated as a plain-clothes constable for over eight years with Senior-detective McHattie, and during that time those officers did some very creditable work in clearing up some forgeries and big railway robberies. He was also associated for a time with Plain-clothes Constable (now Detective) Ramsay.
Since the transfer of First-class Detective Surridge from Sydney to Newcastle, ten months ago, Plain-clothes Constable Murphy had been working with him, and they were instrumental in clearing up a number of serious and minor offences. He was popular with his colleagues, and particularly well liked by those with whom he came into immediate contact ; and his good-nature was well-known. On many occasions he has put his hand in his pocket to help even those who had come within the reach of the law. He was also popular with the public, and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends.
His last duty was with Detective Surridge on Tuesday and Wednesday nights last attending to certain offences that had been committed between Hornsby and Newcastle, necessitating both officers spending two nights in the bush. He complained on Thursday morning of feeling ill on the return journey to Newcastle, and later in the day he was ordered into the hospital.
His father is Mr. Edward Murphy, a grazier, of Collingwood station, Murrumburrah, to whom telegrams have been forwarded. His sister, Mrs. F. Cooper, and her husband arrived at Newcastle yesterday from Sydney.
The funeral will leave the Newcastle Hospital at twenty minutes to three o’clock this afternoon for the Roman Catholic portion of the Sandgate Cemetery. The district police will be present, and Mr. Day, the Inspector- General, last night gave his sanction for the Police Band from Sydney to attend if the members could be notified in time for them to catch the train this morning.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate Tuesday 9 September 1913 page 4 of 8
LATE CONSTABLE MURPHY. THE FUNERAL.
The funeral of Constable John Murphy, who died in the Newcastle Hospital at an early hour on Sunday morning took place yesterday afternoon from the hospital, and the large attendance was a tribute to the deceased’s popularity.
The procession, which attracted hundreds of people along the line of march, proceeded by way of Telford-street, Hunter street, Extended, and Watt-street, to the railway station.
The Newcastle and district police, under Acting Superintendent Banks and Sub-inspector McHardy, to the number of nearly 100, headed the procession, then came the hearse and the general public. The length of the procession may be estimated when it is stated that the front portion had turned into Watt-street before the rear had reached the municipal jubilee memorial in the park.
The pall-bearers were Senior Detective McHattie, Detective Surridge, and Constables A. Roberts and G. Ferguson. Wreaths were sent by Miss Zoe Brady, Mr. Myer Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hough, Mr. and Mrs. J McHattie, Mr. Banfield, Mr. and Mrs. Howden, Mr. and. Mrs. J. Probert, Mr. E. W. Bearby, and the Newcastle and sub-district police. The police also sent a beautiful wreath of immortelles.
The chief mourner was Mrs. Cooper, a sister of deceased. At the graveside, the Rev. Father M Keenan, of St. Mary’s, Newcastle, conducted the service, which was of a most impressive character, the deceased being buried with all the rites of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Maitland Daily Mercury ( NSW ) Saturday 13 September 1913 page 6 of 12
Constable T. Ryan who for some time has been lockup-keeper at Wallsend, has been appointed to the plain-clothes branch of the Newcastle police, in succession to the late Constable John Murphy. By the way, it is stated as a sad circumstance in connection with the death of the popular officer named, that he was to have been married on the date of his demise.
This man is NOT recorded on the Police Memorial system but it is apparent, from reading these two articles, that the man contracted pneumonia from direct exposure over two nights in the bush in order to capture offenders.
He returns to his station on the 3rd day, and is directed to hospital where he dies three days later from pneumonia.
That sounds like a duty related death under those circumstances to me.
Cal
25 March 2014 ( 100 years later. )
John James MYERS
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John James MYERS
aka Jack
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 7785[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 July 1954
Senior Constable – appointed 19 July 1965 to Retirement
Stations: ?, Pyrmont ( 1978 – ),Traffic, Police Citizens Boys Club ( PCBC ), Central
Service: From? ? pre 19 July 1954 to 2 September 1982 = 28+ years of Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 17 February 1925
Died on: Monday 23 March 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 90
Funeral date: Tuesday 31 March 2015 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Newcastle Memorial Park Crematorium,
176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield
Buried at: Cremated
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Location of Funeral:
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With regret I advise the death of John (Jack) James MYERS, 90 old, former Regd. No. 7785, a Veteran Member of the Newcastle Branch of the RPA.
Jack passed away on 23/03/2015 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10.30am on Tuesday 31st Instant at Newcastle Memorial Park Crematorium, 176 Anderson Drive, BERESFIELD.
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Gregory John PALMER
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Gregory John PALMER
( late of Bellambi, NSW )
New South Wales Police Force
Greg joined NSW Police via the Police Cadet System on 3 February 1975
Cadet # 3156
Regd. # 17149
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced training at Redfern Police Academy – 3 February 1975 ( Aged 18 years, 2 months & 29 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 8 December 1975 ( aged 19 years, 1 months & 3 days )
Constable – appointed 8 December 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? November? 1980
Senior Constable – appointed 8 December 1984
Final Rank: Senior Constable – Retired
Stations: ?, Liverpool – Retirement
Service: From 3 February 1975to 7 June 2001 – 26 years, 4 months & 4 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted ? ? ?Either 17 March 1992 OR 24 March 2000
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Former SenCon )
Ashes with his youngest daughter, Anne, at Albury Cemetery, NSW
GREGORY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
With regret I advise the death of Gregory John PALMER, 58 old, former Regd. No. 17149, an Unattached Member of the RPA of Corrimal.
Gregory passed away on 20/03/2015 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 12midday tomorrow, Tuesday 24th Instant at H. Parsons Funeral Directors, Bulli Chapel, 278 Princes Highway, BULLI.
PALMER, Greg
of Bellambi
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on March 20, 2015.
Beloved husband of Margarethe.
Dearly loved father and father in law of Matthew and Heather, Stephen, Kathryn and Jessie.
Much loved Granddad of Lily, Sebastian.
Loved brother of Judith.
Greg will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in Sydney.
Aged 58 Years
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend GREG’S Funeral Service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Tuesday at 12noon.
In lieu of flowers donations to NSW Police Legacy would be appreciated.
From the ‘Go Fund Me’ website, to which Greg made 3 Posts from 3 September 2014:
Update #3: 6 months ago.
In January this year I was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme. I have had Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy . In June this year a portion of a second brain tumour was removed. The standard Chemotherapy used for Brain Cancer has to this date been unsuccessful and the tumour continues to grow. My biggest hurdle at present is the swelling of the brain. An alternative Chemotherapy will help with this swelling and may give me an extra couple of months with my family. There is little or no government subsidy and we have sought help through foundations which have been unsuccessful. I am asking for a small donation from my family and friends to help with the cost of further treatment.
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Update #2: 6 months ago.
Thank you again to all the wonderful people who have donated. My health is poor but my heart is healed. The support and love shown by so many people is truly unbelievable.
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Update #3: 3 September 2014.
To all the wonderful people out there. Please watch our video.
Thank you
