Robyn Molloy, daughter of Bob and Helen Molloy of Harden and sister to Graham, Judith and Phillip has been living in Perth for many years. Robyn attended Murrumburrah Public School and completed her studies as Dux of Murrumburrah High School in 1989. She took up a position as a cadet journalist with News Limited in Sydney working on the Daily Telegraph, The Mirror and The Sunday Telegraph in 1996. She met and married Anthony Streher, a police officer from Narrandera, in a beautiful ceremony in her parent’s garden. Sadly, only five weeks later Anthony was involved in a fatal car accident on the way home from work. After this tragic event Robyn travelled the world for a time and did travel writing for the UN in Laos. Upon returning to Australia, she made Perth her new home and worked on the Sunday Times whilst contributing to the West Australian. A total change of pace came with running Old Macdonald’s Farm for 9 years.
The business transported baby farm animals around schools, shows and nursing homes all over the state. A return to journalism came after Robyn had her 3rd boy. But this time she found that technology had undergone a major transformation. Instead of ‘bricks’ for phones and fax machines the internet had become the main mode of communication. Robyn fast tracked computing skills with Curtin University and took lessons in shorthand. She soon found herself on a News Website contract, then the Examiner in a part time position. She is now the editor of four newspapers under the Examiner umbrella. Robyn is a passionate photographer however, her writing skills have attracted attention of late. She has recently been honoured by being shortlisted as a finalist in the Western Australian Media Awards. Robyn, although the Editor says she still loves to write. To be eligible for the awards, journalists were asked to submit three feature stories.
She chose stories on emergency services workers on the front line as she found the people working in this area fascinating and they all had diverse stories to tell. One of her stories featured a hearing impaired fireman, another featured a policeman who had been a professional dancer in Asia before coming to Australia. The third story was about an ICU nurse and how he and his colleagues worked intensively to save people whilst at the same time working at preparing loved ones for the possible loss of that person. When asked if she had met any well known people in her career. She said that when she was in Sydney she had met quite a few, but then went on to say that she had met Tony Abbott and Julie Bishop recently as Don Randell’s electorate office was next door and they were in WA for the Canning By-election. She says she is honoured to be considered for the award as her colleagues produce high quality work. Robyn and her partner Andrew have 4 children, Jayden 13, Cameron 11, Lachlan 9 and Ryan 8. We would like to take this opportunity to wish her well from the Twin Town Times.
Service: From ? ? 2000 to 23 April 2015 = 14+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 3 April 1964 @ 11.30 at Westholme, West Grove, Allenton, Derby, England
Died on: Thursday 23 April 2015 in Picton
Cause: Bowel cancer
Age: 51
Funeral date: Wednesday 29 April 2015 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: Forest Lawn Crematorium, South Chapel, Camden Valley Way, Leppinton
Buried at: Cremated
**Note: The family would like to invite you following the service, to join them in celebrating the life of Stuart at the Antill Park Golf Club, Jarvisfield Road, Picton.
In lieu of flowers, the family have requested any donations be made to the charity as shown. Thank you.
Stuart CHELL
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Stuart Thomas Chell
Born in Derby, England on 3 April 1964
Passed away in Picton, Australia on 23 April 2015
Aged 51 years
Stuart Thomas Chell was born at 11:30 on the 3rd of April 1964 at Westholme, West Grove, Allenton, Derby. He was the second son to proud parents Patricia and Terence Chell and beloved brother to Mark, Tracey and Matthew. He loved and was loved dearly by his wife Kylie and his son Thomas, who was the love and light of his life.
Stuart was a great character and his infectious smile, laugh and humor made him many life long friends.
Stuart lived life to the fullest and was always ready for a beer, a laugh and to sit and watch the Cricket, Soccer, League or Darts. He loved this even more if it was with a mate or 10.
In 2000 Stuart finally found the career he was meant for. He became a Police Officer and worked his way up to become Detective Senior Constable Chell in the Unsolved Homicide Squad. He loved his job with a passion and dedication that made us all proud.
On Australia Day 2014 we discovered that Stuart had bowel cancer which had spread to his liver and was told of his grave prognosis. Even with all the treatment, and pain that comes with Cancer Stuart never complained and still always tried to be his happy fun loving self. He fought till the end but it finally got the better of him and he passed peacefully at home on the 23rd of April surrounded by his family.
Stuart will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues but his cheeky smile and sense of humor will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace Stu – don’t create too much havoc up there! xx
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Steve, Julie and family send their love and heartfelt thoughts across the pond to Kylie and Tom and their families at this very sad time. XXXXX Stuart made a difference to many lives and will be remembered with much love and laughter. xxxxx
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Sydney Stevenson COOKE
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Sydney Stevenson COOKE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8871
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, Taree
Service with NSW Police Force: From 12 August 1908to 9 May 1915
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Service with Australian Imperial Force ( A.I.F.): ( Volunteered ) From 18 August 1914 – 9 May 1915
Regiment attached to: First Infantry, Brigade Headquarters
Rank: Private
Regd. # 9
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Awards: British War Medal issued, 1914 /15 Star issued 14 February 1965, Victory Medal issued
Born: ? ? 1882in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Died on: 9 May 1915
Cause: KIA on 9 May 1915
Death location: Dardanelles, Gallipoli peninsula
Age: 35
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Isolated Graves ANZAC. Inland from Bridges Rd, around McLaurins Hill, about 1/2 mile east of ANZAC Cover, Gallipoli Grave # 1
Memorial stone: Row B, Grave 9
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Constable Sydney Stevenson COOKE was a Constable with the NSW Police Force when he voluntarily enlisted on the 18 August 1914, aged 32, to join the Australian Imperial Forces for the War. He gave his address, at enlistment, as the Police Depot, Sydney.
He sailed from Sydney aboard the ‘Euripides’ on the 20 October 1914 with the Rank of ‘Private’
Francis Andrew MURRAY
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Francis Andrew MURRAY
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Mounted Constable / Corporal 2 ALH
Stations: ?, Tamworth
Service: From ? to ?
Enlisted with A. I. F: 25 August 1914 at Lismore.
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1892 at Tamworth, NSW
Died on: 28 April 1917
Cause: Cancer
Location of Death: Randwick Medical Hospital, NSW
Age: 24
Funeral date: 1 May 1917
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Kootingal-Moonbi cemetery, 20 k’s north of Tamworth upon George St, Moonbi
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In Egypt in late 1916 sought medical treatment for a very painful left shoulder. Could not raise his arm above shoulder height. His condition worsened and was sent back to Australia arriving 21/2/1917 for treatment at the Randwick Medical Hospital. X-rays reveal that he had in-operable bone cancer of the left humerus ball joint and stem which had also affected his lungs.
Died 28/4/1917 at the Randwick Hospital. Funeral occurred on 01/05/1917 and is buried in the Moonbi cemetery, 20 k’s north of Tamworth.
Norman ROBERTS
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Norman ROBERTS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. #
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, North Sydney Police Station
Service: From ? to ?
Joined the ? and went to war. Further information to come.
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: 25 April 1915
Location: Quinns Post, Gallipoli
Cause: ?
Age: 27
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: “Believed to be buried in” ?
Grave of Corporal Norman Roberts
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Bruce William GALLAGHER
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Bruce William GALLAGHER
Husband to SenCon Shirlena GALLAGHER, NSWPF # ?????
New South Wales Police Force
Goulburn Police Academy – Class 282 ( DPP 08 )
Regd. # 36020
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 8 January 2001 ( aged 31 years, 10 months, 6 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 4 May 2001 ( aged 32 years, 2 months, 1 day )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: Miranda ( 24 Division ) &Lake Illawarra ( Warilla ) – Death
Service: From3 May 2001to 17 April 2008 = 7 years, 3 months, 9 days Service
Bruce I am lost without u…you are Locked safe in my heart….36020…
Memorial: NSW Police Force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, F13 ( right wall )
BRUCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Bruce IS mentioned on the NSW Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre F3 ( Right Wall )
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Bruce GALLAGHER
Snr Const Gallagher’s daughters Jordann and Jessica with their father’s hat and photo. Picture: SYLVIA LIBER
Illawarra Mercury 28 April 2008
Thin Blue Line pays silent tribute to one of their own
IN a week clouded by grief, the region’s police demonstrated a show of unity yesterday at the funeral of colleague, Senior Constable Bruce Gallagher.
Onlookers were held breathless as more than 160 police formed a guard of honour and another 40 officers, led by Lake Illawarra police Superintendent Mick Plotecki and two mounted riders, escorted the cortege from Hansen & Cole at Kembla Grange.
Snr Const Gallagher‘s daughters Jessica, 17, and Jordann, 15, did their father proud, marching with his police hat and photo.
The 39-year-old Lake Illawarra police officer died suddenly from a heart attack last Thursday.
Jessica and Jordann remembered their dad as a loving man who was always ready with advice and support.
“I was always so proud to tell people my dad was a police officer,” Jessica told yesterday’s service.
“Dad, I am so grateful you taught me so much in life … I know you would not have left us if you didn’t think we could cope.”
Jordann added: “From the very first time you held me to the last time you saw me, you were always there for me no matter what, and I will never forget those memories.” Brother Mark Gallagher read a message on behalf of Snr Const Gallagher‘s wife Shirlena.
“You were my best friend, my husband and father to our two wonderful girls, but most of all you are my soul mate … I will never let you go. You will stay in my heart forever. Wait for me sweetheart, because one day I will be in your arms again.”
Mr Plotecki said Snr Const Gallagher displayed a strong work ethic that had earned him many accolades from the time he joined the force in May 2002. ( 2001 )
“Bruce’s name was often put forward as being involved in very meritorious and commendable police work,” he said.
“I have no doubt he had the potential and capability to add an even more significant contribution to his chosen profession.
“My last duty as Bruce’s commander is to pass on a message to his family, on behalf of the people of NSW. It’s a simple message, consisting of two words: ‘Thank you’. You were a real credit to your police uniform.”
Chief Inspector Bob Noble said that after meeting Snr Const Gallagher‘s wife and daughters, it was clear he was a reflection of a loving, supportive environment.
“The importance of family support in policing is paramount and it is for this reason that Bruce’s family has been, and will forever remain, a part of the police family,” he said.
Chief Insp Noble read a letter from colleague Senior Constable Chris Warren who said his close friend’s sudden death had left everyone in a state of shock.
The two men had joined the force at the same time, representing “two older blokes who were fulfilling a lifelong desire”.
Police chaplain Gordon Bradbery, who conducted the service, encouraged Snr Const Gallagher‘s grieving police colleagues to look after themselves.
Shirlena Gallagher, wife of the late Senior Constable Bruce Gallagher, joined police yesterday in remembering those lost. Picture: WAYNE VENABLES
Illawarra residents have been urged to “whinge” less and appreciate the good work of the NSW Police Force.Uniting Church minister and police chaplain Reverend Gordon Bradbery told yesterday’s Police Remembrance Day service that people “whinged” too much about peripheral concerns when they should be thankful for the things that were really important.
Assistant Commissioner Robert May, Wollongong Police Commander Wayne Dedden and Lake Illawarra Commander Mick Plotecki were among those who attended the service at Wollongong’s Wesley Church on the Mall.
Shirlena Gallagher, wife of Senior Constable Bruce Gallagher who died of a heart attack on April 17, also attended the 20th annual national day of remembering.
Another Illawarra officer to lose her life in the past 12 months was Constable Elise Krejci, who was killed in a car accident on Picton Rd, three days after Snr Const Gallagher’s death.
Back from a visit to Third World countries in South America, Rev Bradbery told the service that he had witnessed terrible scenes that made him appreciate living in Australia. “What a great country we live in, what a land of opportunity,” Rev Bradbery said. “But suddenly I am aware that on occasions like this, when we gather to remember the safety and security that we have in our community, how it has come at a cost. “I am conscious of the fact there are men and women who have lost their lives in the interests of policing this state – what it is when we don’t have to live in a land where our police wear flak jackets and carry machine guns.” He said that in appreciating these blessings, the community must also acknowledge they had come at a cost, sometimes in police lives.” They have gone beyond, they have given not only of themselves, but ultimately their breath and their pulse.”
Service: From ? to 7 September 1984 = 28 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Thursday 23 April 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 86
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ? ( Private funeral service is proposed )
Buried at: ?
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All members of the NSW Police Force are advised that retired Sergeant 2nd Class Ernest Stanley Young passed away on Thursday, 23 April 2015 aged 86 years.
Records indicate that Sergeant 2nd Class Young was performing duty at the Breath Analysis Section at the time of his retirement on 7 September 1984, completing 28 years service with NSW Police Force.
A private funeral service will be held.
Ernest Bain YOUNG
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Ernest Bain YOUNG
New South Wales Police Force
Joined New South Wales Police via New South Wales Police Cadet system on 1 April 1937
Cadet # 136
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From 1 April 1937 to 1 April 1953
Awards: ?
Born: 16 December 1919
Died on: ? ? 2008
Cause: ?
Age: 90
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Ernest YOUNG
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Ernie joined Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary (P121) on 14 April 1953 and served at Port Moresby, Wewak, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Mt Hagen, Konedobu.
Retiring on 16 December 1974 as a Senior Superintendent. He was awarded the Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
Prior to going to PNG, Ernest served in the NSW Police Force from 1 April 1937 until 1 April 1953, during which he served in RAAF aircrew as a Sergeant wireless air gunner from March 1944 to September 1945.
After PNG he became a publican at Collector, NSW, and was later involved in a security business.
He is survived by Marie and children Sandra and Warren.
Maxwell Hayes & Warren Young
He administered his duties and service with honour and distinction
Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh ( NSW ) Thursday 30 January 1941 page 2 of 6
The engagement has been announced of Miss Veronica Mary Burton, eldest daughter of the late Caleb Burton and of Mrs. E. A. Bulton, of Orange and Glebe Point, to Mr. Ernest Bain Young, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Young, of Drummoyne. Miss Burton is at present holidaying in Gilgandra as the guests of the McKechnie family, of ” Inglewood. ”
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The Southern Mail ( Bowral ) Friday 28 July 1944 page 1 of 4
WEDDING
St. Jude’s Church, Bowral, was the scene of a pretty wedding recently when popular Bowral telephoniste Miss Marie Phoebe Webb, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. L. Webb of Mittagong and Moss Vale, was married to A.C.1 Ernest Bain Young (formerly the popular Constable Young of Moss Vale).
Rev. L. A. Pearce performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charming in a gown of cream embossed satin, with a veil loaned by her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. Webb of Moss Vale, caught in a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations, camellias and hyacinths. Mrs V. C. Bradman, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and was attractively garbed in white tulle and lace, with a tulle cap headdress and bouquet of red roses.
Mr A Sutherland a friend of the bridegroom, was best man. During the signing of the register, the bride’s cousin,. Mrs. A. Harrison, sang ‘Because,’, with Mr. Geoff Beavan at the organ. Scouts formed a guard of honor as the happy couple left the church, as a tribute to the groom’s services as Scoutmaster at Moss Vale. At the reception at Springett’s Hall, about seventy guests were received by the bride’s mother, wearing a pink woollen frock with short fur jacket, matching accessories and posy, and the bridegroom’s mother, in an aqua blue woollen suit with fur cape and black accessories. The bride wore a tailored brown striped suit trimmed with cerise, and carried brown accessories, when leaving for the honeymoon, which was spent at Kurrajong Heights.
The Courier Mail ( Brisbane ) Tuesday 22 December 1953 page 3 of 14
‘WICKED MALPRACTICE”‘
PORT MORESBY (by radio) —
Two police officers were committed for trial in Port Moresby Supreme Court yesterday for perjury arising out of their testimony in reply to a claim that they had assaulted a man.
Mr Justice Bignold said:” I am sure the evidence as to the wicked malpractice by police officers will come as a great shock to the community”. The committal followed a surprise turn in the trial of John Theodore Mumford. 38, meter reader, who was charged with assaulting a native woman on November 9. Mumford was to have appeared for sentence yesterday but the case was reopened to admit fresh evidence from a native policeman, who said he had seen Sub-Inspector Ernest Bain Young and Inspector Colin Edgar Evans bash
Mumford.
The Judge acquitted Mumford after hearing the evidence and committed Young and Evans for trial. Mumford had maintained early in his trial that Evans and Young had bashed him to make him confess to the charge.
Four witnesses gave evidence that Mumford was marked on the face and body when he returned from the Criminal Investigation Branch after questioning. Mr. Norman White (for Mumford) submitted that because of Mumford’s claim that he had been bashed his confession could not be admitted Mr justice Bignold said, however, he did not believe Mumford’s story.
Reopened
But, in a surprise turn yesterday, the judge acceded to the defence request to reopen the case.
Coro, a native police constable, then told the court he had seen Inspector Evans and Sub-Inspector Young bash Mumford on the night of November 9 at the CIB office, Konedobu. He said he saw Evans hit Mumford four or five times on the face with his clenched fist. Young then hit Mumford over the head with a heavy book, knocking him to the ground.
Through wire
To the Crown Prosecutor Sir Colman O’Loghlan Coro said Evans had found him looking through wire mesh around the CIB office while the bashings took place Evans had called a native detective, Bagita, and ordered him to send Coro away. Later Evans had asked Coro if he had seen what went on and told him not to say anything about it, Coro said.
Bagita (called by the Crown) said he had not heard Evans tell him to send Coro away. He said he was about 10 feet from the CIB office at the time, and he heard no noise or anything which suggested an unusual occurrence there.
Later, Mr. Justice Bignold inspected the CIB office and called Coro to detail how he had seen the alleged bashing.
Great shock
After discharging Mumford, the Judge said: ‘I am sure the evidence as to the wicked malpractice by police officers will come as a great shock to the community. One redeeming feature of the case is that the exposure by the production of witnesses, was made possible by the diligence and honour of Acting Police Commissioner Normoyle, who took the trouble to see that members of his own force were shown in their true colours. His actions may allay the public uneasiness.
Committing Young, who entered the dock in civilian clothes, Mr. Justice Bignold said: ‘It appears that you have knowingly given false testimony against Mumford.
Stations: ?, Nth Queensland in different centres. O.I.C. – Bundaberg, Maryborough, Acting Inspector at Chllagoe. O.I.C. – South Brisbane, Hamilton & various other Brisbane stations.
Service: From ? ? 1905 to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: 14 January 1928
Cause: Heart condition
Age: 46
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ? in Sydney alongside of his 3 brothers & mother
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Northern Star ( Lismore ) Thursday 26 January 1928 page 12 of 12
DEATH OF SERGEANT BOVARD
Mr. N. C. Hewitt writes:— Old residents of Lismore will regret to learn of the death of Sergeant Hedley Bovard, of the Queensland Police Force, who was for over twenty years a resident of Lismore. His death took place at the Mater Misericordiae private hospital, South Brisbane, on January 14th at the early age of 46 years.
The late Senior Sergeant Bovard was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bovard, for many years resident in Ewing Square, Lismore.
Coming to the district when quite a small boy the family for some years were engaged in farming at Goonellabah on the farm now owned by Mr. Alf. James. This was in the latter “eighties.” He was educated at the Goonellabah public school. When the family removed to Lismore, if I mistake not, he entered the employ either of Mr. W. D. Lamotte or of Mr. C. Balzer, who had livery stables in Molesworth-street near the Freemasons’ Hotel.
In 1905 he joined the Queensland police and was for some years stationed in North Queensland in different centres and in difficult situations, afterwards being in charge at Bundaberg and Maryborough. Later he was acting-inspector at Chillagoe, but the climate forced him to apply for a change to the south. Then he was placed in charge at South Brisbane, Hamilton and various other Brisbane stations. His men under him held him in the highest regard.
As one remarked to the writer “If Bo. could not do you a good turn he would never do you a bad one.”
Quite recently Sergeant Bovard developed heart trouble and at the end of September he had to go into hospital. His two sisters, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pitt, went up from Sydney and he appeared to make a wonderful recovery. He decided to retire on a pension well earned for service in the climatically unfavourable North.
Early this year the heart trouble returned with dramatic suddenness and his sisters, including Miss Ethel Bovard, were summoned from Sydney when alarming symptoms manifested themselves. His condition rapidly became worse and he passed away peacefully as stated.
His death came as a shock to his comrades as well as to his sisters. The remains were taken to Sydney for interment beside those of his mother and three brothers and were accorded a State servant’s funeral, attended by all the available members of the force.
Sergeant Bovard’s death is a particularly sad one. By his passing the last surviving male member of the Bovard family passes away without leaving a descendant to carry on a name that was honoured in Lismore a quarter of century ago.
Fifteen years ago the family included four strapping sons – young men of fine physique of whose lives one could have taken a lease.
The first break came when Senior Constable Claude Bovard of Wellington Police Force died under pathetic circumstances. Then during the pandemicCecil (who served his apprenticeship with the Northern Star) of the G.P.O. staff died from influenza, shortly to be followed by his elder brother Percy of the same department, from pneumonia.
Percy was one of the first, if not actually the first telephonist in Lismore.
The shock of losing her three sons was too much for the grief-stricken mother who shortly afterwards was called to her rest. Now the sole surviving son in the prime of life has been carried to that bourne whence no traveller returns.
The deceased gentleman was a devout member of the Church of England. To the bereaved sisters the sympathy of all who remember the family will go out.
This is the third death within six months of sergeants of police in Queensland who hailed from the Richmond River — Sergt. King, Sergt. D’Arcy McDonough and Sergt. Bovard — and it can be written of each that he was a credit to the sons of the Richmond River district who in peace or war have won new fame and glory.
