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Lionel A. COLE

| 03/01/2024

Lionel A. COLE 

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  /  Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks  Class #  ? ? ? 

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  6*** 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at  ? Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ? 

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: =  ?

 

Stations:  ?, Captertee ( ? – 1950 ), Cullen Bullen ( 1950 – ? ), ?

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? ?   to   ? ? c1959 ( H.O.D. ) =  ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? ?     to     ? ? c1959  =  ? years,  Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 

 

 Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   ? ? ?

Age:  ? years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM    ? N/A

 

 

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

 

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

 

 

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

 

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Barrier Daily Truth (Broken Hill, NSW : 1908; 1941 – 1954),

Thursday 27 May 1954, page 12

Two Escape From Burning Car

Lithgow, May 26: A man and woman crawled clear of their car as it burst into flames after turning a somersault on the Mudgee Road.

The victims, Walter Cate, a school teacher at Kandos Intermediate High School, and Miss Iris Joyce Mayne, of Matraville, were taken to Portland Hospital and treated for multiple abrasions and shock.

The car was destroyed.

Cate told Constable L. Cole of Cullen Bullen, that the car got out of control when a rear tyre blew out two miles past Capertree (sic) ( Capertee ) on the road towards Kandos.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139971600

 

Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 – 1954),

Friday 29 January 1954, page 2

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST MAN

Three serious charges — two of them capital offences were laid against a Tyldesley man in this morning’s court at Portland in respect to offences on a six-year old girl.

The man, William Gordon McCann (46), of Tyldesley, was remanded to appear before Mr. K. M. Dash, S.M., at Portland court on February 5.

He is charged with having raped, indecently assaulted and carnally known a girl under ten years of age.

Two justices of the Peace, Messrs. T. J. Sophios and R. J. Cullen sat on the Bench.

Bail was refused.

McCann was arrested by Sergeant P. McGovern, of Portland and Constable L. Cole, of Cullen Bullen, defendant being charged in court by Detective Theo Stephenson, ( “possibly” NSW Police Cadet 0304 who joined in 1941 ) of Lithgow police.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220821638

 

Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 – 1954),

Thursday 18 September 1952, page 4

Cullen Bullen Man Not Guilty of Manslaughter

In the Bathurst Quarter Sessions this week a jury found a man not guilty of slaying a retired miner whom he ran over in a utility truck after having been struck on the head and “knocked silly” with an iron bar and a broom during a domestic brawl near Cullen Bullen on May 24. The dead was was Charles Livingstone Gardiner who had been hurrying along Cemetery Hill, on the Mudgee-road, to ask police at Cullen Bullen to break up a brawl at the home of his neighbor.

The man involved in the brawl, – John Joseph James Collins, (39), bathroom attendant at Wimpey’s open cut mine, Ben Bullen, was before the Session charged with the manslaughter of Gardiner whom he ran into and hurled 20 feet off the road. Police alleged Collins had been under the influence while driving his utility.

Collins, who was represented by Mr. Frank Hidden, Sydney barrister, denied the drunken driving allegation; but said he had been given some doped beer at Cullen Bullen and later, at his father’s home, became involved in an argument with his father and hit him over the head with an iron bar. Blood flowed so he left the house and drove towards Cullen Bullen.

After a retirement of almost five hours the jury returned a verdict of not guilty following evidence extending over two days.

Collins pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Gardiner. The Crown alleged that Collins, as the driver of the vehicle, was guilty of criminal negligence.

Prior to considering the facts at the conclusion of evidence the jury inspected two vehicles involved in the fatality.

The Crown and defence each challenged three jurymen.

Crown’s Allegations

The charge of feloniously slaying Gardiner, said Mr. O’Toole, the Crown Prosecutor; was one dealing with criminal negligence.

He said the deceased came on to the road, waving a lamp. A Mr. Goodair stopped his car, Gardiner came to the car and stood on the inside of the vehicle on the drain of the road. The car, he said, was well illuminated.

While there, Collins drove between the drain of the road and on the inside of the car, knocking down Gardiner and killing him, it would be shown, said Mr. O’Toole.

It was contended Collins drove his car in such a way as to display recklessness, and the Crown would contend he was guilty of a very high degree of negligence, said Mr. O’Toole.

Edwin John Goodair, of Ben Bullen, said on May 24 he was on his way to Lithgow. At the foot of Cemetery Hill, about 1.5 miles from Cullen Bullen, he saw Gardner (deceased) standing on the roadside, waving a hurricane lamp.

Well illuminated

“I ‘ pulled up and stopped my car with the nearside wheels off the bitumen, and on the gravel of the roadway,” he said.

His car was well lighted, and the headlamps were left on. There was an interior light on, all the time the car was stopped.

“Gardiner was ta1king through the passenger side of the car. About five minutes after pulling up, deceased stepped back from the vehicle.

“I felt a bump, but heard no warning beforehand. The bump came from where Gardiner was talking. A utility shot through where Gardiner was. He was thrown about 20 feet.

“Accused who pulled up and came back, spoke to me and said ‘where are your signals,’ and I said ‘signals — I’ve been here five minutes,’ he said, ‘don’t get angry with me,’ and I said, ‘don’t get angry, and you’ve just killed a man.’

Later witness said he went to the police station.

Car Moved

Goodair, to Mr. Hidden, said he moved his car before the coroner came back, but was not told to move it.

Ivy Olive Goodair, wife of the previous witness, said she was sitting in the front seat of the car alongside her husband. She corroborated his evidence.

She said she heard a car coming from behind, but no horn sounded.

“Next thing, a car came on the wrong side of us. Our car was bumped. I did not see what happened to Gardiner, when the car passed we got out and went to Gardiner, but he was dead.’ she said.

She also said her husband was told , not to move his car.

Zelma Elaine Collins, of Cullen Bullen, said she was a sister of the accused. She said she was in Goodair’s car.

On the night of the fatality, there was an argument at her home.

Under the cross-examination of Mr; O’Toole, she, said about 6.30 p.m. on May 24, her brother was “in a very bad way.”

“He’d had a few drinks,’ she admitted under further questioning. Collins said she went to Gardiner’s to get help.

“He said ‘I won’t go up, I’ll go to Cullen Bullen with you, to get Mr. Cole.’

“I got into Goodair’s car on the driver’s side, because the nearside door was jammed.

“I saw lights coming, and heard the other car bash into Goodair’s car. It was my brother in the other car,

Hit With Iron Bar

“I eventually got a ride into Cullen Bullen in another car.” Gardiner, said witness had “had a few drinks” that night.

Witness said her brother was hit on the head with an iron bar. “It made him quite silly,” she said to Mr. Hidden.

Mr. O’Toole: “Who hit him — my father.

Mr. O’Toole: Where was his wife while all this was going on — under Dad’s bed!”

Mr. Hidden:- You gave him a pretty good whack too. — Yes.

A deposition by Garth Jowett London Phillips, medical practitioner, said Gardiner died from severe cerebal (sic) haemorrhage, as the result of a fractured skull and other extensive injuries were also outlined.

Police Evidence

Constable L. A. Cole, of Cullen Bullen, said he saw Collins (accused) about 5p.m. He was observed to drink two middies of beer. He again saw him about 7 p.m., . when he alleged Goodair ran into his car.

“At 7 p.m. Collins was staggering, he was thick of speech and under the influence of liquor,” said Cole.

Cole said next day “Collins complained about injuries.. However, to Mr. O’Toole, witness said he believed Collins understood the questions, and gave intelligent answers.

Constable Cole told Mr. Hidden; Collins persisted that Goodair’s car was moved.

Constable T.A. Chaseling, ( most probably Trevor Allen CHASELING, NSWPF – Cadet # 0487 – joined in 1944 ) of Lithgow said that he met Const. Cole on the, Mudgee-road at 9.15 p.m. following the accident.

“I saw accused in the cell at the Cullen Bullen police station. He was under a blanket and when I helped him to his feet, he staggered about,” the constable deposed.

There were signs that Collins had been sick in the cell.

Requested Doctor

Asked by Chaseling if he had been drinking Collins said he had four “middies’ at Cullen Bullen late in the afternoon. He was then charged with driving under the influence.

Accused requested a doctor but none was available.

Const. Chaseling gave evidence of the examination of accused’s utility, the deceased, the scene of the accident and Goodair’s car.

On the day following his arrest, the accused admitted having two beers at Portland in addition to the four beers at Cullen Bullen on the day previous.

Mr. Hidden (for the defendant) You expressed, an opinion here as to accused’s state of sobriety, do you claim to be an expert — No.

Accused’s injuries were obvious? — Yes

He told you he had been hit on the head with an iron bar? — I learnt that the following day.

How long have you been in the police force? — Seven years.

Do you know that during the time you have been in the force a number of perfectly sober men have been arrested and died in the cells in Sydney from concussion? — I have not heard.

At Lidcombe ? — I have not heard.

Don’t you think accused’s condition following the accident was the result of the severe head injury suffered when he was struck by the iron bar ? — No, it might have been a contributing factor. Accused was under the influence.

What are your reasons for saying he was under the influence ? — Accused smelt of liquor his eyes were bloodshot and he was unsteady on his feet.

If a man was perfectly steady on his feet but his eyes were bloodshot and his face was flushed, would you arrest him for driving under the influence ? — Yes, if his breath smelt of liquor.

Evidence By Defendant

In evidence, in reply, accused, from the witness box, said he had a total of six beers during the afternoon of May 24.

“The four bears I had at Cullen Bullen tasted rotten and I have been told that beer had been doctored with spirits.”

“Six beers is more than I usually have. I usually have four beers at the outside.

I went to my father’s home where there was an argument during which I was struck over the head with a stove scraper and with a broom.

“There was a lot of blood.

“I left my father’s house at about 6.30 and as I drove towards Cullen Bullen I saw two white lights. I thought I had a clear road and drove through on the left of the lights. I felt a bump but did not realise what had happened.

Liquor Not Cause

The accident was not caused by liquor but by the blow received from the iron bar and the loss of blood.

“I complained both to Const. Cole and Const. Chaseling.

Mr. Hidden: Do you still believe that you passed a car facing on its correct side in the direction of Mudgee — Yes, I saw two white lights and thought I had a clear road.

Under cross-examination accused said that when he heard the bump, he had not know he had struck Gardner.

Mr. O’Toole : Are you now satisfied that it was your truck which struck deceased? — Yes. Collins said he did not say he recalled getting into his truck after being struck on the head with the bar.

“I saw two white lights which I took for the parking lights of a stationary vehicle on my right,” he said.

Mr. O’Toole, C.P. : – You had had a lot of drink that night, there was a row at your father’s home ? — I had six beers, there was a bit of a row.

Told Whisky Put Into Beer.

Accused said he could not recall telling Const. Cole that Goodair’s car had struck him nor asking Goodair where his handsignals were immediately after the accident.

Mr. O’Toole: You have been told that the publican put whisky in your beer ? — Yes, I have been told that.”

A fair amount of whisky ? — Yes.

But you’d know the difference in taste between plain beer and beer to which a ” fair amount of whisky” had been added ? — Not at Cullen Bullen, you’re likely to get anything there.

You claim that you were affected by the beer and whisky ? — To some extent. The bashing I got affected me most. Ifelt pretty crook after I was hit on the head.

“I still believe that Goodair’s car was facing in the direction of Mudgee and was shifted after the accident;” Collins said.

Accused’s wife Iris Kathleen Collins, said she and her husband had been to Bathurst on May 24 and on the way back stopped at Portland and Cullen Bullen.

Did Not Hear Threat

“He then drove to my father’s home travelling quite safely and steadily,” witness said.

“When he received the blow on the head he seemed to lose control of his mind and wandered round in a daze.

Mr. O’Toole: Your husband’s younger sister ran away from the house because he threatened to kill her ? — I didn’t hear him threaten her.

Did you get under a bed at any time during the row ? — No, I was in the bedroom but not under the bed.

Arthur Mathew Harrison, of Cullen Bullen, identified photographs taken by him at the scene of the accident. The photographs were objected to by Mr. O’Toole and withdrawn by Mr. Hidden.

In his summing up His Honor (sic) defined the degrees of negligence and the association with criminal negligence.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/219828628

 

Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 – 1954),

Tuesday 11 December 1951, page 2

Brevities.

Constable L. Cole, of Cullen Bullen police, was admitted to Portland hospital today where he will undergo treatment for a month. He will be relieved from Lithgow by Constable G. W. Workman. ( possibly Q 9195 who was a ProCst on18 Feb 1911 )

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220745070

 

Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 – 1954),

Thursday 15 November 1951, page 1

Cullen Bullen Bushfire Has Burned Out

A bushfire which had raged for more than a week in the Cullen Bullen area appeared to have burned itself out last night after open cut personnel had done excellent work in the initial stages controlling the blaze.

Volunteers, urgently called from open cuts and mining firms in the area, fought the fire for more than two hours, last week to prevent fierce flames from engulfing a residence.

Constable L. Cole, of Cullen Bullen police, issued a call for volunteers early last Thursday afternoon when flames threatened the McMurdoe’s residence.

Cullen and Tyldesley residents, employees from Wimpey, an English coal firm, Delco open cut, Beaumaris open cut and Renown siding, fought for more than two hours before the flames were brought under control.

A bulldozer, supplied by Mr. H. Watson, of Baumaris mine, was utilised to construct fire breaks around other cottages which the fire was approaching.

Judging by signs of smoke, there was a possibility of the fire flaring up again towards Ben Bullen, but the fire on the hill adjacent to the Mudgee-road had burned itself out.

Police expressed appreciation of the assistance given by more than 35 volunteers.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220747634

 

National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954),

Saturday 20 January 1951, page 2

PERMIT OFFICERS

Four letters dealing with permit officers were before yesterday’s meeting of Bathurst P.P. Board.

The Department of Agriculture advised that Mr. J. W. Richardson, of William Street, Bathurst, has been appointed a permit officer. Mr. J. Dorner, of Newnes via Lidsdale, resigned.

He said he was about to leave the district. He added that Webb Bros., three miles from his locality, issued permits.

Mr. J . T. Hunter; of “Glenrock,” Rydal asked to be appointed a permit officer. This will be recommended by the Board.

Constable L. A. Cole of Cullen Bullen declined the office.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/161405735

 

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954),

Monday 7 July 1947, page 9

SEEKING FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION

Constable L. COLE, of Capertee who was recently severely injured when he sustained a fall from a motor bike has left Portland hospital and gone to Sydney for further treatment. It is expected that it will be some time before he will be able to resume duty.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/156404162

 

 

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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
3 January 2024

 

 



Allan DUNCAN

| 03/01/2024

Allan DUNCAN

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  Dunko

Formerly of Northmead, Baulkham Hills, Bowen Mountain, NSW.  Late of Shell Cove, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  165B

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  18922

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 24 September 1979 ( aged 24 years, 3 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 10 December 1979 ( aged 24 years, 6 months, 9 days )

Constable – appointed 10 December 1980

Constable 1st Class – appointed 16 September 1985 ( Seniority date = 10 December 1984 )

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 10 December 1988

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =  Detective Sergeant

 

Stations:  ?, Central ( 1 Division ), Windsor ( 33 Division )( c1986 – 1989 ), Parramatta TRG ( 18 Division ), Parramatta LAC – Retirement

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  24 September 1979   to   8 February 2002 = 22 years, 4 months, 14 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  24 September 1979     to    8 February 2002 = 22 years, 4 months, 14 days Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 46 years, 8 months, 7 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 21 years, 10 months, 22 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 8 November 1995 ( SenCon )

 

Allan DUNCAN

 Born: Wednesday 1 June 1955

Died on:  Saturday 30 December 2023

Age:  68 years, 6 months, 29 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Cancer ( type = ? )

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date: Friday 12 January 2024 @ noon

Funeral location: H. Parsons Funeral Directors, 4 Princes Hwy, Dapto, NSW

 

 

 

Wake location:  Illawarra Yacht Club ( Function Room ), Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong, NSW

Wake date:  Friday 12 January 2024 after the funeral

 

Funeral Parlour: H. PARSONS, 4 Princes Hwy, Dapto, NSW

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

 

 

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

 

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Allan Duncan

of Shell Cove formerly of Bowen Mountain

Passed away surrounded by loving family on Saturday, 30th December 2023. Beloved husband of Tish. Dearly loved father of Karly and Glen. Cherished Opa of Ruby. Much loved brother of Raymond (dec), Lynne, and Wendie. Allan will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.

Aged 68 years

We will miss your smiling face, a special person no one can replace

 

 

  • Michele Woods

    I have fond memories of Al from Parra… then experienced his kindness at Xavier.
    RIP

  • Lachlan O’Donohoe

    Likewise I have memories of Al at Parra and experienced his compassion and willingness to be there for many people who were not at their best and needed a familiar face to chat! May he rest in peace.

  • Glen Bennett

    Al was truly unique man in every way. A true gentleman, an incredible Police officer, a loving family man, a person who unselfishly gave so much to the broader community in the Hawkesbury. Although Alan’s passing leaves so many of us with a heavy heart, I personally feel blessed to have shared part of his life. RIP mate.

  • Madonna Collis

    Al was such a beautiful man and a great Detective. He had a sense of grace and ‘coolness’ about him that I so admired, Sad times – sincere condolences to family ????????????

  • Ron Viles

    Such a kind man a privilege to know sadly missed RIP my friend

  • Matt Brodin

    Al was a great , kind , very compassionate man. I will miss our chats.
    R.I.P Mate.. ????????

  • Jonathan Cornelius

    It was my great privilege to know and work with Al. A great friend and mentor who taught me so much. Rest easy Al.

  • Tish

    Thank you to all for the beautiful, heartfelt comments.
    From the Duncan family ????

  • Olli O’Keeffe

    Gone too soon Al. Such a dedicated and talented Detective and a mentor to so many young Police. I loved working with you at Granville and Parramatta. You were such great company and respected by all. Deepest condolences to your family and loved ones.

  • JEFFREY MOORE

    Rest in peace Allan, I meet you at Bowen Mountain on many occasions with melissa gods own ???? country, bye mate

Greg Callander

https://police.freom.com/allan-duncan/
May Allan DUNCAN ( NSWPF # 18922 from Redfern Police Academy Class 165 ) who Served the people of NSW from 24 September 1979 – ?, Forever Rest In Peace.

https://funeralannouncement.com.au/allan-duncan/

 

Condolences to his son, Glen, and family.

 

 

Reputed to be one of the “driving forces of the Windsor Blue Light disco …”

 

Class 165B - 10 December 1979
Class 165B – 10 December 1979

 

 

* Story behind any Nickname:  Dunko – play on surname.

 

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
3 January 2024

Updated 7 January 2024 with Live Stream link.

Updated 18 January 2024 with Live Stream

Update 31 Jan 2024 with Retirement date & calculations

 

 



Gordon Alexander BRANN

| 03/01/2024

Gordon Alexander BRANN 

AKA  Gordy, Big Gordy,   

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 129

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  14991

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 1 November 1971 ( aged 25 years, 11 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 13 December 1971 ( aged 26 years, 1 month, 5 days )

Constable – appointed 12 December 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 December 1976

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 13 December 1980

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 April 1988

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant 

 

Stations:  ?, Eastwood ( 1977 ), Gosford, Woy Woy ( 1980 ), Gordon, Hornsby ( 16 Division )( 1989 ), Ku-ring-gai LAC – Retirement

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  1 November 1971   to  9 November 2000 = 29 years, 0 months, 8 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  1 November 1971    to   9 November 2000 = 29 years, 0 months, 8 days Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 0 months, 1 day

Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 1 month, 22 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 7 November 1988 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997 ( Sgt )

 

 Born:  Thursday 8 November 1945

Died on:  Sunday 31 December 2023

Age:  78 years, 1 month, 23 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date: Friday 12 January 2024 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location:  Hillside Chapel, Palmdale, NSW

There was No Official Police involvement at the funeral

 

 

Wake location:  Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW

Wake date:  Friday 12 January 2024

 

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

 

 

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

 

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Deepest condolences to Jan and family.

 

 

* Story behind any Nickname:  Big Gordy – “hands the size of Legs of Ham”

Gordon Alexander BRANN # 14991

Gordon Alexander BRANN # 14991

 

 

Class 129 - 13 December 1971
Some of Class 129 – 13 December 1971.  These members have Not been identified in this photo as yet ( 2024 )

 

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
2 January 2024

Updated 31 January 2024 with additional photos and information.

 

 



David John BUCKLEY

| 03/01/2024

David John BUCKLEY 

AKA  ?  

* Nickname: Bucko, Citizen Buckley

Late of Putney, NSW  

 

Relations in ‘the job’:  No relatives in ‘the job’.

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

I love a good storm

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  118

 

NSW Police Cadet #  2316

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  13650

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 27 November 1967 ( aged 17 years, 7 months, 15 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Saturday 12 April 1969 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 12 April 1970

Constable 1st Class – appointed 12 April 1974  

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 12 April 1978

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1984

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? December 1995

Special Constable – Queensland Police

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class

 

Stations:  Cadet:  Police Headquarters ( 20 Division )( 1967 ), Eastwood ( 17 Division )( 1968 ), Burwood ( 9 Division )( 1969 ),

Constable:  Eastwood ( 17 Division )( ProCst )( 1969 ), Four Wheels Transport Branch ( 20 Division )( 1972 ), Water Police ( Dawes Point )( 28 Division )( 1976 – 1982), Sydney Water Police – Operational Support ( simply a name change for the same place )( 1982 – 1995, Shift Supervisor – 1995, Ancillary – 1999 ) – Retirement

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  27 November 1967   to  3 August 2007 = 39 years, 8 months, 7 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  27 November 1967     to   3 August 2007 = 39 years, 8 months, 7 days

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 3 months, 22 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 16 years, 4 months,

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 19 November 1984 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )

 2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted ? ? 2003

New South Wales Police Diligent & Good Conduct Medal – granted ? ? 2003

4th & 5th Clasp to the National Medal – granted ? ? ?

National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? 2015

 

Qualifications:  Coxswain & Drivers Certificate – granted 1978 – 1979

 Harbour / Rivers Masters Ticket – granted 1981

Local Knowledge of Rivers and Sydney Harbour Certificate – granted 1982

Masters – Class V – Skippers Certificate – granted 1995

Marine Engine Drivers Certificate – granted 1995

Sergeants Course – 1986

Master – Class IV Certificate – granted 1987

M.E.D. Course – granted 1987

National Search and Rescue Course – granted 1992

Marine Security Course – granted 1999 ( leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics )

 

David John BUCKLEY David BUCKLEY Dave BUCKLEY Bucko
Probationary Constable David John BUCKLEY # 13650

David John BUCKLEY David BUCKLEY Dave BUCKLEY Bucko

 Born:  Wednesday 12 April 1950

Died on:  Monday 1 January 2024 around pm at home with family by his side.

Age:  73 years, 8 months,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date: Wednesday 10 January 2024 @ 2.15pm

Funeral location:  North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW

David did not wish to have an official Police Funeral, however, the Family said Bucko would be honoured if an Honour Guard including all Serving and Retired NSW Police Officers with whom he worked, and anyone else who may wish to join in, be arranged at the commencement of the Service when David’s Coffin will be walked into the Chapel by his Family.

Wake location:  Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde, NSW ( TBC )

Wake date:  ???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  White Lady Funerals – 4 E Parade, Eastwood, NSW

 

Buried at:  Cremated

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

 

 

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

 

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

 

Bucko, amongst others, was involved in, but not limited by, the following Marine incidents:

1983 – Rescue of Police Crew upon Police Launch McKay ( which caught fire off Newcastle ),

1988 – Rescue of Police Crew upon Police Launch Sea Eagle ( which floundered off Nelson Bay in heavy seas ),

December 1998 – During the running of the 54th Sydney to Hobart Yacht race – during severe weather affecting 155 yachts off the coast of NSW resulting in the loss of several lives and yachts, Bucko was the Forward Commander – at Eden, NSW, Co-ordinating the Rescue of 56 sailors.

 

Bruce Vickers

2 January 2024
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of David ‘Bucko’ Buckley. David was a long serving member of the Water Police and a former cadet.
David passed away around 9pm on Monday, 1st January 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, Christine (Chris), his daughters and other family members.
Funeral arrangements will be passed on once further information becomes available.
On behalf of all members of the NSW Police Force, both serving and retired, including members of RETWATPOL, our sincere thoughts and condolences go to the Buckley Family, and to all those who were fortunate to have know David and worked alongside such an inspiring, knowledgeable and wonderful gentleman.
He will be truly missed…May he rest in peace.

 

 

Deepest condolences to Bucko’s wife Chris and daughters Catherine, Joanne & Angela.

 

 

On behalf of Victoria Police Veterans – Sgts Pete Howarth, and Mark Greenhill, Leading Senior Constable – Peter Osborne, all ex Melbourne Water Police and current serving, Leading Senior Constable – Graham Shoobert (APM) – East Gippsland Water Police.

We are saddened at the news of Dave’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts are with family and the past and present members of New South Wales – Water Police, Marine Area Command.

Dave Buckley
Someone who took you as you are.
Regardless of your state.
Who stood as firm as a block of iron.
Someone you could always rely on.
Because he is your mate.

He will be missed.
RIP

Pete Howarth

 

 

Class 118

Class 118

 

 

* Story behind any Nickname:  Play on surname.

 

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

 

Cal
2 January 2024

Updated with Service History & Live Stream
14 January 2024

 

 



Lionel John Alexander COLE

| 03/01/2024

Lionel John Alexander COLE

AKA  Lionel COLE

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  106

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  11813

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 21 February 1966 ( aged 28 years, 2 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 4 April 1966 ( aged 28 years, 3 months, 23 days )

Constable – appointed 4 April 1967

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 4 April 1975

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 14 February 1982

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant

 

Stations:  ?, Broken Hill ( c1970s – 1980s )( B.A.S. )( Breath Analysis Section ), ?, Traffic Support – Retirement

 

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  21 February 1966   to  29 March 1996 = 30 years, 1 month, 8 days Service

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  21 February 1966    to   29 March 1996  = 30 years, 1 month, 8 days Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 58 years, 3 months, 17 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 27 years, 5 months, 24 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 18 November 1982 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )

 

 

 Born:    Sunday 12 December 1937

Died on:  Friday 22 September 2023

Age: 85 years, 9 months, 10 days

Organ Donor:  No – age prohibitive

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  ? ? 2023

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM    ?

 

 

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

 

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )

 

 

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

 

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

 

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

The News paper items I attributed to Lionel John Alexander COLE were to the incorrect Lionel COLE – so those articles, which were here, have now been withdrawn and attributed to Lionel COLE who was Stationed at Capertee & Cullen Bullen and whom Retired H.O.D. c1959.

 

Those incorrect attributes were picked up by Gordon Weaver, NSWPF # 8167 for me.

 

 

* Story behind any Nickname:

 

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

 

Cal
2 January 2024

Updated 3 January 2024 and withdrew the News articles that first appeared on this Memorial as they pertained to a different L. COLE.

Updated: 30 Jan 2024 with Retirement date.

 

 



Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI

| 03/01/2024

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI

AKA Geoff BERNASCONI   

* Nickname:  Schooners

Formerly of Wagga Wagga, Coolamon, Batemans Bay. Late of Hervey Bay, Qld

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  Philip Sydney BERNASCONI, NSWPF # 12756 ?

Nina BERNASCONI, NSWPF # 36647  ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  158

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

ProCst # 92016

Regd. #  17970

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 23 January 1978 ( aged 21 years, 8 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 3 April 1978 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 20 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective ( Technical ) – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1987

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant ( Acting Inspector )

 

Stations:  Sutherland ( 24 Division )( ProCst ),  HWP, ?, Warilla, ?, Wagga Wagga ( 1980s – c1990s ), Urana ( 1984 ), ?, Scientific ( FSG )( 16 years in total ) – Retirement

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 23 January 1978   to   29 September 2000 ( H.O.D. with PTSD ) = 22 years, 8 months, 6 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  23 January 1978     to    29 September 2000 = 22 years, 8 months, 6 days Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 44 years, 4 months, 15 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 2 months, 21 days

 

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI
Geoff’s “Bogan” look – 2009

 Born:   Monday 14 May 1956

Died on:   Wednesday 20 December 2023 in his sleep

Age:  67 years, 7 months, 6 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

A sufferer of PTSD since February 1999.  Had previous bouts of Cancer. 

Cause:  Official cause of death is a Heart attack in his sleep.

Event location:  Home, Hervey Bay, Qld 

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  Thursday 11 January 2024 @ 10am ( Qld time ) – 11am ( NSW time )

Funeral location:  J. Kirk & sons Chapel, 224 Urraween Rd, Hervey Bay, Qld.

All Police, Retired and Serving are most welcome to attend.

There was no Official police involvement at the funeral.

 

 

Wake location:  Hervey Bay RSL, 11 Torquay Rd, Pialba, Qld

Wake date:  Thursday 11 January 2024

 

 

Funeral Parlour:   J. Kirk & sons, 224 Urraween Rd, Hervey Bay, Qld

 

Buried at: Polson Cemetery, Corser St, Pt Vernon, Qld

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  663

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2023 )

 

 

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

 

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

 

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

 

Deepest Condolences to his wife, Georgie, and family.

 

 

Paul Herring  

22 December 2023
I have just heard of the passing of a former colleague from Class 158 Geoff Bernasconi. He was a wonderfully generous and giving man and a real entertainer. Your shift is complete Geoff – but your legacy, and the considerable memories you created will live on with many, especially during the times at Wagga Wagga. Special thoughts to Geoff’s family and the friends he leaves behind. Rest easy my friend. ????

  *   *   *

Geoff featured in the book:  ‘Forensic Investigator – true stories from the life of a country crime scene cop’, written by Esther McKay.

 

Class 158A - Redfern Police Academy - April 1978
Class 158A – Redfern Police Academy – April 1978

 

 

Katie BERNASCONI & Geoff BERNASCONI
Katie BERNASCONI & Geoff BERNASCONI

 

Katie BERNASCONI & Geoff BERNASCONI
Katie BERNASCONI & Geoff BERNASCONI

 

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI
Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI # 17970

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI

 

Georgina GREY & Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI
Georgina CLEMENTS & Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI # 17970 at their wedding. 10 June 2020

Georgina GREY & Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI & Georgina GREY

 

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 28 February 1995, page 4

Boys face murder charges

WAGGA WAGGA: Blood had soaked 5cm into the ground around the head of a man found dead by a council worker in Wagga Wagga, the city’s Children’s Court was told yesterday.

Four Wagga boys, aged 11, 12, 15 and 16, have been charged with the murder of Peter William Baker, 55, whose body was found in Victory Memorial Gardens at 8am on November 6 last year.

They were charged also with robbery in company after it was alleged that money had been taken from the dead man.

On the first day of committal proceedings yesterday, Detective Sergeant Geoff Bernasconi said Baker would not have staggered to the spot where his body was found.

He would have fallen to the ground after being struck on the back of the head and stayed there.

A significant feature was that blood had been found only on and under Baker’s head, there had been no blood on the back of his clothes and only minute traces surrounding him.

Peter James Kelly identified three of the four youths as those he had given a lift at about 11.30pm on November 5.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133338827

 

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Sunday 30 July 1995, page 3

Problem noted before air crash

SYDNEY: A pilot spoke to his wife about his plane experiencing electrical difficulties only minutes before the plane plunged into a paddock near Wagga in south-eastern NSW, killing all four people on board.

Police said the 64-year-old Narrandera pilot told his wife in a mobile-phone conversation that he had lost the artificial horizon on the twin-engine Cessna 310’s navigation system.

He said he was flying in low cloud cover during a descent from 9000 feet on his approach to Wagga.

According to the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation, the pilot, from an air taxi service in Narrandera, then made his last known radio contact with Wagga airport at 7.43pm on Friday.

He failed to contact the airport six minutes later as scheduled.

A bureau spokesman said his last contact was routine and made no mention of difficulties.

Police identified the pilot as Don Knight, 64, of Knight Air Taxi, Narrandera. The Wagga men were Dallas Gooden, 42, Bruce Campbell, 54, and David Larwood, 33. They had been on a trip to Longreach in far-north Queensland buying stock.

Wreckage was strewn over more than a kilometre in the open paddock where the plane crashed.

Police said a woman from a property near the crash site, about 15km north-east of Coolamon, reported seeing a large flash in thesky and heard the plane crash about 8.10pm on Friday.

But the officer-in-charge at the crash site, Inspector Chris Morley, said it was too soon to talk about the plane exploding in mid-air.

He said the flash in the sky may have been the plane crash reflected on low cloud.

“It’s a big mess, I have never seen anything like it,” Inspector Morley said.

“It’s just devastating.”

The wreckage was found on the Thalia property by the property owner at midday yesterday after the alarm was raised.

This morning, NSW police video unit and photogrammetry officers recorded the crash site.

Two BASI investigators were travelling from Sydney to pick over the wreckage for clues about how the crash happened.

Inspector Morley said the men’s bodies would be collected and eventually taken to the city morgue in Glebe, Sydney, for disaster victim identification procedures, to be carried out by Riverina forensic services head Detective Sergeant Geoff Bernasconi.

Detective Sergeant Bernasconi was in charge of similar investigations after the Monarch air crash that killed seven people as it approached Young in central NSW on June 11, 1993.

NSW Fire Brigade, bushfire brigade and State Emergency Services workers were involved in the search on Friday night.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128290501

 

 

Forensic Investigator: True Stories from the Life of a Country Crime Scene Cop

Author(s): Esther McKay

True Crime

Forensic investigator Geoff Bernasconi had always been passionate about his job as a policeman in rural New South Wales, and went the extra mile, both for victims of crime and for their families. But one night in 1984, he was called to investigate the scene of a horrific car accident in which an entire family had been wiped out – and which it was impossible for him to forget.

Geoff‘s day-to-day working life became a catalogue of tragedies, some of which involved people close to him, and he found himself spiralling downwards in the grip of post-traumatic stress disorder.

When Esther McKay heard that Geoff had been awarded maximum compensation for his suffering, she knew immediately this was a story that needed to be told.

This is a harrowing account of what it is like to work on the frontlines of crime and tragedy as a forensic investigator. It is also the inspiring story of one who has been exposed to sights and experiences many of us can hardly even imagine, yet has emerged from the darkness to begin his journey to recovery.

Forensic Investigator: True Stories from the Life of a Country Crime Scene Cop

 

Relationship issues from the autobiographies
Allan Sparkes (Sparkes, 2013:136) describes his relationship with his wife Deborah as being strong and supportive, although he says “I kept my mental state from her.” Her support, Allan believes was central to his later recovery.

John Horner (Horner, 2011) experienced a marriage breakdown in mid–career, as did Esther McKay.

She described her subsequent partner as “extremely sensitive and comforting” in terms of her battle with the trauma that was then a challenging part of her everyday experience.

Belinda Neil had a similar experience, as did Geoff Bernasconi (McKay, 2010:74)

where he describes his marriage as “weakening under the strain”.

After being absent from home for four days involved with the forensic investigation of a plane crash scene, (during which time he made no contact with his pregnant wife) on arriving back to his home town he went straight to the hotel, got drunk and called his wife, suggesting she join him for dinner. The relationship did not survive.

 

 

Sleep Problems and Exhaustion: The autobiographies.
Alan Sparkes (Sparkes, 2013:140) describes his confronting dreams and his inability to sleep.

As his Post traumatic stress symptoms increased he commenced having nightmares in which he had stabbed to death his wife and daughter. These were the source of profound anxiety and fear for him, prompting thoughts of suicide to protect his loved ones from the possibility that his dreams might become reality.

Esther McKay (McKay, 2005:265/227) gives a similar account of nightmares describing a particularly disturbing one where she was ‘lying naked on the morgue table’.

Belinda Neil (Neil, 2014:2) describes “the long working hours with no time to recover from one traumatic incident to the next.” And continues, “I was falling apart, exhausted and forgetful”.

Geoff Bernasconi, (McKay, 2010:58/59) is “mentally and physically exhausted” and “fatigue was ever–present, especially on long road trips when Geoff would struggle to stay alert.”

These were officers nearing the limit of their resilience, unsupported by their organisation, isolated and nearing the end of their police careers.

 

Thesis Final PDF.pdf       Trigger Warning re this link; This document looks into Police, the culture, Stress and Suicide / Suicidal thought by Police.

 

DAILY TELEGRAPH P15 THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER 2004 FORMER POLICEMAN GEOFF BERNASCONI FROM WAGGA WAGGA WHO SUED THE POLICE DEPT. ARTICLE KEPT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. I DID NOT KNOW THIS PERSON. THE ARTICLE MAY ASSIST ME AT SOME LATER STAGE IF I TRY TO SUE THE POLICE DEPT. FOR NOT LOOKING AFTER ME AFTER MY FATAL ACCIDENT.
DAILY TELEGRAPH P15
THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER 2004
FORMER POLICEMAN GEOFF BERNASCONI FROM WAGGA WAGGA WHO SUED THE POLICE DEPT.

 

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI

 

Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI
My dog Mac reading the book

Forensic officer awarded $750,000

While a judge in Sydney was telling the court that a former policeman should receive the maximum compensation – $750,000 – the man in question was visiting the grave of a victim of a crime he had investigated.

“I have been to a few cemeteries,” said Geoffrey Bernasconi, 48, speaking from his home in Wagga Wagga. “It’s just a solace, a place for me to think and reflect.

“I think about those that are left behind, and I feel for the person … I found it quite peaceful there today. I reflect could I have done more, and I reassure myself, no, I have done everything I can.”

On Wednesday in the District Court, Judge Raymond McLoughlin awarded the former forensic services police officer $785,000 (including interest) for his suffering, and lost career due to work-related post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

During his 23-year career, in which more than half the cases involved homicides and dead bodies, Mr Bernasconi was only debriefed three times. Those occasions were “poorly organised and often occurred after the event”, the court heard.

A medical report said he had been “repeatedly exposed to some of the most tragic circumstances that may be witnessed in civilised societies”.

Based in Wagga Wagga since 1987, he investigated crime and accident scenes, retrieved body parts from cars, trains and light plane crashes. There were teenage suicides, infant drownings and homicides. Sometimes he was required to remove decomposed bodies because the government contractor “couldn’t stomach it”.

One of Mr Bernasconi‘s strengths was his empathy with the families of victims, who relied heavily on him. But this was also a stress.

The court also heard that for 15 months in the late 1980s he was the only crime scene investigator for the whole region, and was on call around the clock.

Judge McLoughlin criticised the service for failing to properly manage his 70-80 hour week, and failure to order appropriate leave and job rotation.

In 1999, he broke down while giving evidence at a coronial inquiry into a plane crash. The coroner recorded: “I have dealt with this man for 15 years and I have never seen him like this.”

Soon after, his police supervisor took his gun and handcuffs away. He was medically discharged in 2000-2001. He spent months in psychiatric care in hospital.

Judge McLoughlin said there were managerial and psychological interventions which should have been taken by the service. He found Mr Bernasconi was now unfit to work in the labour market.

Forensic officer awarded $750,000

Police obstinacy blamed for huge payouts

By Leonie Lamont and Michael Pelly

 

THE NSW Police Force has wasted millions of dollars fighting “no-brainer” claims by stressed officers, prompting the State Government to order an external review of the force’s legal services unit.

The Herald is aware of at least six cases in which former police officers offered to settle for less than $150,000 but ended up with $750,000 payouts after going to court. Seventy claims are before the courts.

The Police Minister, Carl Scully, said he had “concerns about the performance of the unit, particularly in relation to its management of settlements and litigation”. He mentioned matters “not being handed expeditiously or fairly” and a “reluctance to settle that then causes payouts being larger than what they otherwise may have been”. Payouts include:

■ Child protection officer Rodney Keen: offered to settle for $148,000 plus legal fees of $30,000. Awarded $750,000 plus costs.

■ Forensic services officer Geoff Bernasconi: offer of $150,000 to avoid stress of court before $750,000 judgement.

■ Armed hold-up squad officers Edward Shepherd, Mark Wilson and Craig McDonald: offer of $790,000 for all three. Awarded $2.04 million plus costs.

■ Undercover officer Bob Ridley: offer of $100,000 before $750,000 judgement.

Mr Scully said a solicitor who has worked in the public and private sectors, Helen Vickers, would deliver her report in a few weeks.

He conceded that if the claims were proven, “then obviously I would have to consider ways of improving or potentially changing the way legal services is conducted”.

One police insider said the unit had an “army mentality”. “They want to fight everything and settle nothing and then rage against the courts when things go wrong. It’s scandalous the amount of taxpayer money they are wasting.”

Mr Scully said the current system, under which up to six people must be consulted before making an offer, could be a case of “too many cooks spoiling the broth”. The minister must approve all settlements over $100,000. “No doubt we could potentially streamline that and make it more efficient and effective.”

Mr Ridley‘s solicitor, Philip Sim, settled a case involving another undercover officer – dubbed Miss X – on the fourth day of a District Court hearing last week. “They slow the process down, so they can wear people out,” he said.

He said one attempt at mediation collapsed when police lawyers could not get instructions.

Tom Edmunds, a solicitor and former policeman who represented the hold-up squad officers, was blunt: “$1.4 million – that’s how much the Crown contributed to our legal costs.”

Kim Smith, who acted for Mr Keen and Mr Bernasconi, said the legal costs of running a matter against NSW Police were “so much greater” than her other personal injury matters.

The Crown, which will pay a large amount of Mr Keen‘s estimated $350,000 legal costs, has foreshadowed an appeal.

Ms Smith said the Crown Solicitor’s Office had pointed out many times that NSW Police was exempt from the model litigants’ policy. This demands government departments avoid litigation wherever possible, but only the Attorney-General’s department is bound by the policy.

The secretary of the NSW Police Association, Peter Remfrey, said the way NSW police managed stress had improved but the legal unit’s handling of claims was “dysfunctional”. The association’s research director, Greg Chilvers, said 70 former police – many undercover officers – had negligence claims before the courts.

A precedent was set in a 2000 Court of Appeal judgement which awarded a former child abuse officer, Beth Seedsman, $750,000 for NSW Police’s failure to provide a safe system of work or protection from mental injury. “Given what we know about the law, in these cases it should either be a no-brainer or one to be fought on a matter of principle,” Mr Chilvers said. “It seems on a matter of principle they fight them all.”

Police obstinacy blamed for huge payouts

 

* Story behind any Nickname:  The man liked a drink.

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

 

Cal
27 December 2023

Updated 9 Jan 2024

Updated 31 Jan 2024

 

 



Herbert Brynmor TALARICO

| 03/01/2024

Herbert Brynmor TALARICO

AKA Herb TALARICO, Lawrence MORRELL

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Police Training College – Penrith –  Class #  “possibly” 002 or 020 

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  05691

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at  ? Police Academy on Monday 26 May 1947 ( aged 22 years, 10 months, 3 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ? 

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 January 1968

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 19 May 1973

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 25 June 1976

Inspector – appointed 14 April 1978

Senior Inspector – appointed 1 April 1981

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Information would be appreciated with the Final Rank and Retirement date

Final Rank: =  ?

 

Stations:  ?, Moss Vale ( Inspector )( 1981 ),

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  26 May 1947   to   ? ? ? =  ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 26 May 1946     to     ? ? ?  =  ? years,  Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system for any other National or State Award.

Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct ( Imperial ) – granted 20 February 1973 ( Det Sgt 2/c )( in company of SenCon Robert John McNAMARA ) ( Apprehend an armed man )

Herb TALARICO Herbert TALARICOScenes at the siege in Hastings Parade, Bondi today.A detective with a rifle at the scene of the siege, Det. Sgt. Herb Talarico.

Detective Sgt. H. Talarico and Det. Adrian Allingham are flying to Melbourne this morning with the bomb found at Sydney Airport.

September 11, 1969.

( Photo by Noel Harold Stubbs / Fairfax Media via Getty Images ).

 

 

 Born:  Wednesday 23 July 1924 in Hornsby, NSW

Died on:  1 October 2003 in Tuggerah Lakes, NSW

Age:  79 years, 2 months, 8 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

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Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2023 )

 

 

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Local superintendent remembered following famous unclaimed artwork display Mariam Koslay By Mariam Koslay Updated September 22 2017 – 2:27pm, https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/4942016/art-work-leads-to-local-legend/

 

 

 

Married to Margaret Elizabeth ( Betty ) TALARICO

Betty died on 6 March 2014 and her funeral was 13 March 2014.

They Married in 1924.  Margaret was 19 old at time of Marriage.

 

An Australian Business Number ( ABN ) lookup reveals ABN 50 631 626 936 which appeared to be valid from September 2000 to 1 October 2003 when it was Cancelled.

 

 

An Ancestry.com.au search shows that Herbert died sometime in 2003.

 

 

02/10/2003: Herb Talarico passed away last night. Tuggerah Lakes Memorial Pistol Club, It’s committee and members express condolences to Herb’s family. Herb will be sorely missed.

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From the Archives, 1969: Bondi siege ends peacefully

50 years ago, an armed man barricaded himself in a block of flats in Hastings Parade, Bondi. For Detective-Constable John Tracey, 24, it was a day to remember.

By Staff reporter

First published in the Sydney Morning Herald on September 10, 1969

For 30 minutes yesterday a Bondi detective sat on a garden fence with the barrel of a loaded, high-powered rifle pointed at him.

And talked, and talked.

Passers-by shelter behind fences near the scene of the siege in Hastings Parade, Bondi on September 9, 1969Credit: Laurie Shea
Passers-by shelter behind fences near the scene of the siege in Hastings Parade, Bondi on September 9, 1969Credit: Laurie Shea

 

And while he talked, all available police from the Eastern Suburbs, the Riot and Emergency Squads, armed with revolvers, rifles, shotguns, tear-gas and bullet proof shields, arrived to help him.

They surrounded a block of flats in Hastings Parade, Bondi, in which an armed man had barricaded himself and refused to come out.

For Detective-Constable John Tracey ( NSWPF # 11404 ), 24, it was a day to remember.

The man had fired one bullet through the front door of the ground floor flat and later fired four others into the garden.

Detective Tracey sat only eight feet away, the barrel of the .22 Magnum pointed at him.

So Detective Tracey talked. He asked the man what his troubles were, keeping him occupied until the other police arrived.

 

Police run forward to grab the rifle which had been dropped from the window by a man. September 9, 1969.Credit: Laurie Shea
Police run forward to grab the rifle which had been dropped from the window by a man. September 9, 1969. Credit: Laurie Shea

 

After a siege that lasted 1 ½ hours the man was finally persuaded to drop the rifle, and was captured without police firing a shot.

The drama began at about 11.45 a.m. yesterday when Detective Tracey and Detective Robert Campbell, both of Bondi, were called to the flat.

As the two detectives approached the flat door, a man pointed a rifle over a windowsill.

It was then that Detective Tracey began talking. He lit a cigarette and gradually eased himself on to the sandstone garden fence.

The Riot and Emergency Squad men stayed at a distance, their weapons out of sight.

The man’s girl friend was brought to the scene and she spoke to him from the veranda of a nearby house.

Police spoke to him through a loud-hailer, urging him to give himself up.

About 1 o’clock the man seemed ready to do so.

Holding the rifle by the barrel, he pushed it through the open window.

Then, abruptly, he dragged it in again and fired four shots into the front garden.

A small crowd of sightseers at both ends of Hastings Parade retreated.

Then, at 1.16 p.m., the man dropped the rifle into the garden.

As he did so, a detective grabbed his wrist, while Detective-Sergeant R. Phillips ( NSWPF # 7413 ) and Detective-Constables Nelson Chad ( NSWPF # 8675 ) and D. Mussey ( possibly D.A. Mussing – NSWPF # 11476 )( No Mussey in 1968 – 1969 Stud Books ) rushed into the flat and overpowered him.

A man being carried by police from the scene of the siege on September 9, 1969.Credit: Laurie Shea
A man being carried by police from the scene of the siege on September 9, 1969. Credit: Laurie Shea

A 24-year-old man was later charged at Paddington police station with unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public street and with wilful damage to a flat door. He will appear in Paddington Court of Petty Sessions today.

From the Archives, 1969: Bondi siege ends peacefully

Police riddle of who owns painting with a colourful past

By Rachel Olding

IT IS an enigmatic depiction of a voluptuous woman being tempted by a devilish satyr, but this steamy painting may turn into one of the police force’s coldest cases.

Woman with Satyr, a nude by Norman Lindsay, was discovered in 2010 gathering dust in the vaults of the Art Gallery of NSW, with scant details of its origin and date.

Woman with Satyr.

The oil painting had been lent to the gallery by the police in 1980, yet neither they nor the gallery had any records as to how it came to be in their possession.

After hitting several dead ends, the police’s search for the painting’s owner has taken a new twist with much of the artwork’s colourful past coming to light.

However, its owner may remain an enduring mystery, said the detective in charge of Operation Matisse, Tim Axtens ( NSWPF # 37860 ).

He has discovered that Woman with Satyr was taken to the Art Gallery of NSW by an exhibit officer from the former Criminal Investigation Bureau who was responsible for securing all seized drugs, firearms and valuable property in a vault beneath an old hat factory in Surry Hills.

Former Police Sergeant, Peter Chilton is now living at Mylestom.
Former Police Sergeant, Peter Chilton ( NSWPF # 07879 ) is now living at Mylestom.
A former police officer now living at Mylestom has solved the mystery of how a Norman Lindsay nude painting, Woman with Satyr came to be in the Art Gallery of NSW. But the owner of the painting remains a mystery.

Peter Chilton, now 81 and living in Bellingen on the state’s north coast, said he stored the painting with the heroin and cannabis as it struck him as being unusual and very valuable.

He believes it was seized as part of an eastern suburbs break and enter investigation lead by the legendary late detective Herb Talarico, who was involved in the arrest of the Qantas bomb hoax extortionist Peter Macari and the infamous bank robber and prison escape artist Darcy Dugan.

In 1980, the Surry Hills basement became infected with tobacco beetle and Mr Chilton had it sprayed with chlordane. Worried that the painting would be damaged, he obtained authority to transfer it to the art gallery ”for safe keeping”.

”The gallery didn’t even know it existed, they were very happy to take it,” he said. ”I expected that the police would carry on with their investigations to find the owner.”

From there, however, the painting quietly slipped between the cracks. The CIB disbanded, Detective Talarico was transferred out of Sydney, detectives either had no breakthroughs or forgot about its existence and the sensual nude went unloved for more than 30 years.

It was not until August 2010 that the gallery called the police to question the length of the loan, sparking a police investigation to not only determine how it came to be at the gallery but also return it to its rightful owner.

An inscription on the back of the painting reads ”A. Jewell/ Burraburra Ave/ Vaucluse/ f.u. 2962”. The code is an old telephone number for the Rose Bay exchange pre-World War II and Vaucluse post-World War II.

Albert Jewell was an avid and wealthy art collector who died in 1963. A surviving son in Tasmania, however, told police he believed his father was no longer in possession of the painting when it was seized in 1980 and may have even sold it before his death in 1963.

”That 17 years is an enormous gap to fill,” senior constable Axtens said. ”We’ve still got a few lines of inquiry but it may be very difficult to find the owner.”

Neither the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum nor Lindsay’s granddaughter, Helen Glad, an art historian, had come across the painting, which the Art Gallery of NSW said could fetch between $30,000 and $40,000 at auction.

Lindsay was a prolific artist, producing countless paintings, etchings, drawings, watercolours and sculptures until he died at 90, Ms Glad previously told the Herald.

”If it was an early work it could have been posed by my grandma Rose,” she said. ”But in the ’30s he used any number of models.”

If the painting’s owner can’t be found, senior constable Axtens would like it to be donated to a gallery for the public to enjoy.

Mr Chilton would like to see it donated to the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum at Faulconbridge.

”I had always hoped it would have gone there,” he said.

Police riddle of who owns painting with a colourful past

Owner unknown, but mystery Lindsay painting finds home

By Rachel Olding

HER owners will remain a mystery but at least she finally has a home – the first of a series of homes, actually.

A two-year search for the owners of a mysterious Norman Lindsay artwork has ended with few answers but the voluptuous nude will have a new home for the next 12 months on the walls of the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.

Woman with Satyr was discovered gathering dust in the vaults of the Art Gallery of NSW in 2010, having been lent to the gallery by the police force in 1980.

With scant details about its origin and date and no record of how the police force came to possess it, or why it was in the gallery’s basement, detectives set about solving the decades-long cold case.

Along the way, much of the oil painting’s colourful past came to light, yet police say they will never know its true owner.

It was taken to the Art Gallery of NSW in 1980 by an exhibit officer from the former Criminal Investigation Bureau who was responsible for securing all seized drugs, firearms and valuable property in a vault beneath an old hat factory in Surry Hills.

Peter Chilton, now 81 and living in Bellingen on the state’s north coast, said he stored the painting with the heroin and cannabis as it struck him as being unusual and very valuable.

He believes it was seized as part of an eastern suburbs break-and-enter investigation led by the late and famous detective Herb Talarico, who was involved in the arrest of the infamous bank robber and prison escapee Darcy Dugan.

Mr Chilton moved the painting to the gallery to protect it from a tobacco beetle infestation but it was then forgotten about for 30 years.

Detective Tim Axtens spoke to relatives of the late Albert Jewell, a Vaucluse art collector whose name was inscribed on the back of the painting, but it is believed he sold the painting before he died in 1963.

Unable to track down any other owners, police have decided to lend the artwork to NSW galleries for 12-month stints.

Owner unknown, but mystery Lindsay painting finds home

 

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Saturday 24 June 1989, page 1

Is there something to hide?

VERY senior NSW and federal police have something to hide from an impartial inquiry into police involvement in cannabis plantations in the Bungendore area and the Federal Government knows this, according to NSW Independent MP John Hatton.

For several years, Mr Hatton has been quizzing the NSW Government about the plantations, and recently called for the establishment of a Royal commission.

He has also suggested that “untainted” Victorian police be invited to investigate NSW and Federal Police involvement in up to 14 separate cannabis plantations in southern NSW.

The AFP is not impressed with Mr Hatton’s suggestions that it has some thing to hide. While senior officers might privately admit their embarrassment over the Bungendore affair, they deny strongly any suggestion of illegality on their part. They point out, correctly, that their role was investigated by former National Crime Authority Chief Justice Donald Stewart and that their members were cleared of any criminality.

Again privately, senior AFP officers suggest they were duped by their NSW colleagues. They say they got involved in Operation Seville — the code name for the Bungendore plantations exercise — with the best of honourable intentions: to catch some of the Mr Bigs. They say they were entitled to accept that their interstate colleagues were on the level. If anyone had something to hide, it was the NSW Police.

The Bungendore plantations were established on private and Crown land between 1980 and 1983. Their existence and operation were sanctioned by senior members of the AFP and the NSW Police. The operation was dubbed Operation Seville.

Activities on the plantations — which saw millions of dollars of cannabis harvested and sold — ultimately led to several men being charged last year with conspiracy to supply cannabis. Four of the men were committed for trial, but the NSW authorities have since decided not to proceed with the charges because of the unreliability of the chief prosecution witness, Giuseppe Verducci. One of two Bungendore

crops was grown on Verducci’s property, Montebello. The other was on Crown land nearby.

Operation Seville turned into a monumental embarrassment for both police forces because cannabis worth millions of dollars came to be harvested and sold, despite the close watch police were meant to be keeping on activities. Some have since suggested that this occurred in spite of police involvement.

The whole purpose of the exercise was to catch the major players in the financing, distribution and selling side of organised cannabis growing. However, not one person of this type was arrested at the time. As mentioned above, several of those involved — including three men said to be important organisers — were charged last year by the NCA, but the charges against them have either been dismissed or dropped.

The AFP is quick to point out that Operation Seville had one very important outcome: the arrest of Gianfranco Tizzoni.

Police informer

Tizzoni was arrested with two other men in 1982 by Victorian police. One of the vehicles the men were travelling in to Melbourne was found to contain a large quantity of Bungendore cannabis. Tizzoni subsequently became a police informer. This led to the jailing of himself, James Bazley and George Joseph over the murder of Donald Mackay and of Bazley and Joseph over the murder of Mr Asia syndicate members Douglas and Isobel Wilson.

While the arrest of Tizzoni was a major breakthrough, the NSW and Federal police can take little credit for it. An AFP tip-off enabled the Victorians to arrest Tizzoni, but everything which followed was due to the efforts of the Victorian police. No one knew at the time what Tizzoni’s arrest would lead to.

According to Mr Hatton, police were also “associated” with several other cannabis crops during the late 1970s and early 1980s. These included: one in the Brindabellas ( in the ACT, west of Canberra ); another two

in the Bungendore area; three at Dalton ( near Gunning ); one at East Lynne ( west of Durras, on the South Coast ); one west of Eden ( on the far South Coast ); one at Michelago ( south of Canberra ); two in the Monga State Forest ( near Braidwood ); and one at Hoskinstown ( between Queanbeyan and Captains Flat ). Mr Hatton referred to only one plantation in the Brindabellas, but there were two.

Mr Hatton said he had given the National Crime Authority information about police involvement in southern NSW cannabis plantations two years ago but the NCA had not acted on it. He had also referred potential witnesses to the NCA.

Neither the NCA, because of its past record, nor the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, which was limited by state borders, could properly investigate the matter.

Both the Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, and the Minister for Justice, Senator Michael Tate, had rejected calls for a Royal commission. Mr Hatton wondered if the Government simply wanted to save the AFP from embarrassment or had some other reason for not wishing to pursue the matter.

Mr Hatton thought the involvement of corrupt police in cannabis growing could be proved, but nothing had been really done to investigate this. This was because too many senior police would be seriously embarrassed by the outcome.

On May 11, Mr Hatton placed a long list of questions on the notice paper of the NSW Parliament about cannabis plantations in southern NSW. Among other things, he has asked the Attorney-General, John Dowd, to detail the number of plantations observed by NSW police during Operation Seville and the duration of the operation. He wants to know the names of all police involved in the operation and whether any have been “charged” with incompetence because of their involvement.

Mr Hatton has also asked for details of all crops grown on the Southern Tablelands and South Coast between 1980 and 1985, including the size and value of crops, the amounts harvested

or “ripped of” during police surveillance, and whether any arrests were made. He wants to know who authorised the growing of the crops, what legal advice was obtained beforehand and who within the AFP and NCA knew about them.

None of the questions has so far been answered.

On May 14, Mr Hatton moved in State Parliament that a Royal Commission be established to investigate the growing of cannabis in the Monga State Forest and at Michelago and Bungendore. Among other things, he said the commission should investigate whether cannabis had been harvested and marketed from crops in the Bungendore area while these had been under surveillance.

Long report

Mr Hatton said the Royal Commission should investigate the roles played in these matters by the late Detective Inspector Bill Cullen ( formerly of Queanbeyan and Goulburn ), Detective-Sergeant George Slade, of the NSW Bureau of Criminal Intelligence, Superintendent Reg Martin, Superintendent Herbert Talarico, Executive Chief Superintendent Gallagher, Assistant Commissioner Bob Shepherd and former Commissioner Cec Abbott.

Messrs Cullen, Slade, Shepherd and Abbott were mentioned in evidence during the Bungendore committal hearing in February and March. Cullen — who died in Gosford last month — was the senior detective at Queanbeyan at the time of Operation Seville. He was closely involved with NSW Bureau of Criminal Intelligence officers taking part in the operation.

An NCA officer, Detective-Sergeant Robin Small, told the Queanbeyan Local Court that Commissioner Abbott, Assistant Commissioner Shepherd, and Detective Sergeant Slade were aware of the operation. Sergeant Slade, in fact, prepared a lengthy report on Operation Seville and this was tendered during the hearing. He is currently facing criminal charges unrelated to Operation Seville:

ROD CAMPBELL

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122271899

 

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 26 March 1969, page 19

 

CANBERRA COURTS

Defence calls for Crown evidence

An application was made by defence counsel before Mr Justice Kerr and an ACT Supreme Court jury yesterday for the transcript of evidence of a Crown witness who could not be found to be tendered to the court.

The application was made in the case in which Nikola Talanga, 41, diamond driller, of Gibbes Street, Newtown, NSW, is standing trial on a charge of having feloniously and maliciously murdered Sofia Malovic in Canberra on September 28, 1968.

Mr K. Enderby, instructed by Mr M. Somes, of Gallen, Kelly and Dainer, for Talanga, said he consented to the transcript of evidence given before Canberra Petty Sessions by Antoni Eres being tendered. The transcript should be tendered by the Crown, as the evidence of Eres was not unimportant to the defence.

The Senior Crown Prosecutor, Mr A. R. Watson, said he declined to tender the transcript. Before February 24 the defence had been told that the Crown would not be calling Eres at the trial because he could not be found.

Even if Eres were present the Crown would not call him because his evidence did not advance the case any further.

Mr Justice Kerr said he would not make any observations at that stage, but suggested that if Mr Enderby wished to take the request further he could do so when the Crown case ended.

Earlier, Mr Watson tendered a transcript of evidence given before Canberra Petty Sessions by George Mestitz, who was absent from the Commonwealth.

Mr Enderby consented to the tender of this transcript, which was read out in court.

Rama Hadzic, of Minerva Road, Wedderburn, NSW, said that on the night of September 29 Talanga had come to his house.

When asked by Talanga if he had heard about what had happened in Canberra, he had said he had heard about it over the radio.

When he asked Talanga why he had done it, he had replied that he did not know. Talanga had said he had found Sofia after eight months.

Talanga had said that when he asked her to come out of the shop and talk things over she had refused.

Talanga alleged that Sofia had insulted him, so he had shot her.

Hadzic said that while Talanga was staying with him he (Talanga) could not sleep. He would wake up and jump out of bed and cry. He had threatened to kill himself.

Two wounds in head

Detective Constable John Radalj ( 09566 ), of the NSW Police, said that on October 6 he was with a group of ACT and NSW police who surrounded a house at Wedderburn.

After a gunshot had been heard from the house Detective Sergeant Herbert Talarico had rushed inside.

Constable Radalj said he also had entered the house and had seen Talanga lying on the floor, with two wounds in the head.

Constable Radalj said he had asked Talanga in the Yugoslav language if he had shot and killed Sofia Malovie in Canberra on September 28.

Talanga had replied, “Yes”.

When asked why, Talanga had said, “Because she did not want me”.

Detective Sergeant M. J. Robinson, of the Canberra CIB, said that Talanga had been extradited to Canberra from Sydney on November 7, 1968.

When being brought back to Canberra by car, after being warned by Detective Constable H. G. Harrison, of the Canberra CIB, Talanga had said that he had shot the woman a couple of times inside the shop and shot her again outside.

He had wanted her to come back and live with him. When she spat on him he had become angry and shot her.

Detective Sergeant Colin Victor Letherbarrow ( # 6383 ), of the scientific investigation bureau, Sydney, said that an examination of six fired cartridges revealed that they had been discharged from the rifle produced in court. A cartridge case recovered from a house at Wedderburn had been discharged from the same rifle.

The hearing will be continue today.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107085250

 

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954),

Saturday 15 October 1949, page 3

£100 Fine, 10 Years’ Ban On Car Licence

SYDNEY, Friday. A man was fined £100 and had his licence suspended for 10 years by Mr. Meagher, S.M., in North Sydney Court to-day for driving a car while under the influence of liquor.

The man, Alfred de Visne Cornwell, 48, insurance broker, of Pacific Highway, Pymble, had prior driving convictions.

He pleaded “Not guilty” to driving under the influence at Gordon on July 1.

Constable Herbert Talarico said he followed Cornwell along the Pacific Highway at Killara. His car was swaying from side to side. Cornwell’s speech was thick and he smelt strongly of liquor.

Frederick Harold Morris, building contractor, of Kippax-street, Sydney, who was in the car with Cornwell, said Cornwell was not in a condition to drive.

Morris said he (Morris) drove the car until stopped near Gordon Council Chambers by Constable Talarico.

Mr. Meagher said he was satisfied that Constable Talarico was an honest witness.

“Cornwell, according to his own story, was badly under the influence of liquor,” the magistrate added.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134179444

 

Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 – 1955),

Thursday 17 July 1947, page 9

KNOCKED OUT WITH GUN

 

SYDNEY, Thurs — A 20-year-old probationary constable, with only two months’ service, knocked out with the butt of his revolver a man who allegedly threatened him with an iron bar.

The constable, Herbert Talarico, saw a man acting suspiciously near the Eastwood post office about 2 a.m. yesterday.

Realising he had been seen, the man allegedly threw a stone on the roof of the post office to warn his mate inside and made off.

When Constable Talarico over took the man, he turned and brandished a piece of iron.

But Constable Talarico knocked him out with the butt of his revolver.

Police searched the Eastwood post office, and found a charge of gelignite plugged in the safe key hole, ready to be blown.

Then followed dashes to suburbs by the wireless patrol, culminating at 8 a.m. with a visit to a shop in Prince’s Highway, Tempe.

Police alleged that as they entered the shop a man thrust his hand, in his pocket, but was over powered and handcuffed. A fully-loaded revolver, was allegedly found in his pocket.

As a result of the night’s work, detectives believe they have put an end to a cycle of safe-blowing in the northern suburbs.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/83742310

 

Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954),

Sunday 23 July 1944, page 6

“LOOKING GLASS”

By ROLAND PULLEN -———

Mr. Barry Gulliver says he finds singing in Grand Opera uplifting after his rather sordid work.

In the daytime Mr. Gulliver works for the Taxation Department, investigating charges of dishonesty made in anonymous letters.

At night Mr. Gulliver is one of the chorus of demons in “Faust,” at the Conservatorium.

The demons sing hideous songs which drive Marguerita to madness and to killing her child.

We met Mr. Gulliver back stage at the Conservatorium this week during the opening scene of “Faust,” in which Mephistopheles tempts Faust.

Mr. Gulliver told us about his work as an investigator of anonymous letters, which the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) considers desirable.

He said that a lot of the people he had to interview in the course of his duties were rude. Some made use of the word “pimp.” Others used stronger language than this.

At this point there was a blinding flash as Mephistopheles leaped on to the stage. As Faust, the aged philosopher, was selling his immortal soul to Mephistopheles, Mr. Gulliver continued his narrative.

MR- GULLIVER said you would be surprised at the amount of deception and dishonesty that goes on in New South Wales.

Just then Mr. Curt Prerauer, the chorus-master, walked past to conduct the chorus of angels In his inner pocket Mr. Prerauer carries during the performance numerous watches and much jewellery and money which members of the chorus of angels leave with him so they won’t be stolen.

Mr. Gulliver says that when he was investigating some anonymous taxation letters at Wingham, near Taree, in 1938, a young woman was impressed with his voice and advised him to take up singing. He did so, and soon he was singing at church concerts at Wingham. “Opera is a wholesome change from investigating dishonesty,” he said.

At this stage Mephistopheles drew from a stage barrel water which the audience was led to believe was wine. Mr. Gulliver says that you meet interesting and ambitious people in opera companies.

ONE of the people Mr. Gulliver has met in the chorus is Mr. Herbert Talarico, Wahroonga barber.

Mr. Talarico‘s singing name is Lawrence Morrell.

Mr. Talarico is interested in the career of Mr. Joseph Schepsi, Melbourne’s singing barber, who charges £4/4/ for the Schepsi permanent wave and £4/4/ for a seat at his concerts.

Mr. Talarico charges only 1/6 for haircuts and receives the award rate of £5/7/ a week for his work in the opera chorus.

He says Schepsi must be a very interesting man. He would like to have a talk with him.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247864487

 

* Story behind any Nickname:

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

 

Cal
18 December 2023

 

 

 



Peter Ronald HARDGROVE

| 03/01/2024

Peter Ronald HARDGROVE 

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  The Nose

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:  R.W. HARDGROVE, NSWPF # 5668 – Born 1917  ( Father of Peter )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 123  

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  14181

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 11 May 1970 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 25 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 22 June 1970 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 6 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 June 1975

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )  Detectives Training Course 2 of 1976 ( June – Sept 1976 )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 11 January 1986

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant

 

Stations:  ?, Newtown Detectives, ?, Campsie LAC ( 13 Division ) – Retirement

  

Time employed with NSW Police:  From:  11 May 1970   to  9 November 2001 = 31 years, 5 months, 29 days

Service: From   11 May 1970     to    9 November 2001  = 31 years,  5 months, 29 days Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 11 months, 24 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 22 years, 1 month, 6 days

 

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

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 December 1995 ( Sgt )

 

Peter Ronald HARDGROVE, Peter HARDGROVE

 Born:  Thursday 16 November 1950 

Died on:  Friday 15 December 2023

Age:  73 years, 0 months, 29 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  Friday 22 December 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location:  Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnet Avenue, Rookwood, NSW

All friends are invited to attend.

Auburn PAC will provide a Guard of Honour at the Chapel

LIVE STREAM can be found HERE       PIN = 1149

 

 

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

 

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2023 )

 

 

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

 

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Peter Ronald HARDGROVE, Peter HARDGROVE

Peter Ronald HARDGROVE, Peter HARDGROVE
Western Suburbs Mens Bowling Club · Follow · Today we lost an absolute champion. Life member, great clubman and pleasure to be around. So many stories and life experiences were shared for anyone willing to listen. His larger than life presence will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family and friend. Rest in peace Peter Hardgrove.

 

Peter Ronald HARDGROVE, Peter HARDGROVE
RSL & Services Clubs Association · Follow
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It is with great sadness that Leagues Clubs Australia had to pass on the news that their Chairman, Peter Hardgrove passed away on Friday afternoon after a short battle with illness.
Our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, close friends, LCA Board, Don and Katrina. He was a great character, a good friend to everyone he knew and a strong voice for rugby league and the club industry. He will be missed!
Please see details for Peter Hardgrove’s funeral below….
Date: Friday December 22nd
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnet Ave Rookwood
Dress Code: Black and White or club attire
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Concord Centre for Palliative Care.

 

eter Ronald HARDGROVE, Peter HARDGROVE
Wests Ashfield Leagues Club is with Markets Club and Croydon Sports.
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It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mr Peter Hardgrove.
Joining the Club in 1979, Peter was elected to the Board of Wests Ashfield Leagues in 1988 and assumed the role of Chairman in 2001, serving in that role until 2011.
He was awarded Life Membership of the Club in 2001.
Peter was also a Director of Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, and was proudly Chairman as they tasted premiership success in 2005. Peter was awarded Life Membership in 2021.
That same year, following his long involvement with Leagues Clubs Australia (formerly Leagues Clubs Association NSW), Peter became President of the Association, a position he held until his passing. He was also awarded Life Member of the Association.
Peter was a keen golfer. Peter has had an association with Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club for over 50 years. He is a Life Member and past President of Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club and a long-time Patron of Wests Ashfield Ladies Golf Club.
In later years, Peter involved himself more with his “local”, Wests Sports Club, where he has served on the Western Suburbs Leagues Men’s Bowling Club Committee. He was Chairman of the Bowling Club for many years. Peter was also awarded Life Member of the Bowling Club in 2019.
Peter was a retired Police Officer, with a career spanning over 30 years as a member of the NSW Police Force.
To Peter’s children, Josh and Lauren and their partners, grandchildren Billie and Ella, brother John and partner Julie Romero, we offer our deepest condolences and support at this very sad time.
Funeral arrangements will be advised.
SIMON COOK
CEO
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Detectives Training Course 2 of 1976 - 15 June - 3 Sept 1976
Peter HARDGROVE is in middle row – 5th from left.

 

Peter HARDGROVE – Rear row, wearing the white jacket.

 

It is “possible” that Peter was a Clerical Assistant, Grade 1, Fourth Division for the Department of the Treasury – Taxation Branch, prior to joining the NSWPF.

18 Jan 1968 – APPOINTMENTS, RETIREMENTS AND DISMISSALS – Trove

Western Suburbs Magpies 

 16 December 2023

VALE PETER RONALD HARDGROVE
16/11/1950 – 15/12/2023
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Peter Hardgrove.
Joining the Club in 1979, Peter was elected to the Board of Wests Ashfield Leagues in 1988 and assumed the role of Chairman in 2001, serving in that role until 2011.
He was awarded Life Membership of the Club in 2001.
Peter was also a Director of Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, and was proudly Chairman as they tasted premiership success in 2005.
Peter was awarded Life Membership in 2021.
That same year, following his long involvement with Leagues Clubs Australia (formerly Leagues Clubs Association NSW), Peter became President of the Association, a position he held until his passing. He was also awarded Life Member of the Association.
Peter was a keen golfer. Peter has had an association with Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club for over 50 years. He is a Life Member and past President of Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club and a long-time Patron of Wests Ashfield Ladies Golf Club.
In later years, Peter involved himself more with his “local”, Wests Sports Club, where he has served on the Western Suburbs Leagues Men’s Bowling Club Committee. He was Chairman of the Bowling Club for many years. Peter was also awarded Life Member of the Bowling Club in 2019.
Peter was a retired Police Officer, with a career spanning over 30 years as a member of the NSW Police Force.
To Peter’s children, Josh and Lauren and their partners, grandchildren Billie and Ella, brother John and partner Julie Romero, we offer our deepest condolences and support at this very sad time.
Funeral arrangements will be advised.

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Peter Hardgrove Obituary, Death – Our Chairman, Peter Hardgrove, passed away earlier this afternoon following a brief battle with illness. He had been battling the illness for some time. We must break the news to you with a heavy heart that he has died away. The LCA is deeply saddened by this news. The election for Peter to serve on the LCA Board took place on January 4, 2005, and he was appointed to the role of Chairman. Up to the moment he passed away, he continued to serve in this capacity. In addition to this, Peter was presented with the achievement of the title of Life Member of the LCA.
In addition, Peter was a Director and Chairman of the Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, where he was awarded Life Membership in the year 2021. In this capacity, Peter was recognised for his contributions to the club. Aside from that, Peter was a member of the Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club for life and had previously held the position of President of the club. There was also the Wests Ashfield Ladies Golf Club, which he served as the Patron of. Additionally, he was a recipient of Life Membership and had previously served as the Chairman of the Western Suburbs Leagues Men’s Bowling Club. Both of these accomplishments are noteworthy.
Over the course of his thirty-year career with the police department, Peter eventually reached the point where he decided to retire from his post. As a consequence of this information, each and every member of the LCA Board and Staff is experiencing a great degree of sorrow. During this terribly trying time, we would like to express our deepest condolences and support to Peter’s children, Josh and Lauren, as well as their wives, as well as to his grandchildren, Billie and Ella, as well as to his brother John and his girlfriend, Julie Romero. We are truly sorry for the loss of your loved one.

Peter Hardgrove Obituary, Chairman Of Leagues Clubs Australia Has Died – Enegxi News – News As It’s Happening

 

* Story behind any Nickname:  The Nose.  Could sniff out anything.

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

 

Cal
18 December 2023

 

 



Daniel James SYKES

| 03/01/2024

Daniel James SYKES

AKA   Dan SYKES, Danny SYKES

* Nickname:  SYKSEY

Late of Nords Wharf, NSW

Listen here sweet heart

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  233

Last of the Pre 1988ers’ in relation to Police Superannuation changing on 1 April 1988

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

ProCst # 99706

Regd. #   24895

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 3 January 1988 ( aged 21 years, 7 months ) ( Previously employed as an Electrician )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 25 March 1988 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed 25 March 1989

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( Newcastle )

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2003  ( Newcastle )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector  – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: =  Chief Inspector

 

Stations:  Lake Macquarie area ( 10 years )( 1988 – 1998 )( GDs ) – Swansea, Belmont, Catherine Hill Bay, Charlestown, Newcastle – Youth Liaison Officer ( 1998 – 2001 ), Newcastle ( GDs )( 2001 – 2007 ), Communications Group ( VKG )( Sgt )( 2007 – 2012 ), Lake Macquarie area  ( 2012 – ? )( Field Operations )( Sgt – Acting Insp ), Fairfield ( 34 Division )( South West Metro area )( Inspector )( ? – 2020 ), Lake Macquarie ( Inspector – Duty Officer )( March 2020 ), seconded to VKG Newcastle ( 2021 – 2022 ) but remand attached to Lake Macquarie District as a Duty Officer until his Death.

  

Time employed with NSW Police:  From: 3 January 1988   to  16 December 2023 = 35 years, 8 months, 21 days

Service: From  3 January 1988     to    16 December 2023

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  57 years, 7 months,  12 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

 

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system – however

4th Clasp to the NSW Police Medal – granted

1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted

National Police Service Medal – granted

Daniel James SYKES, Daniel SYKES, Dan SYKES
Photo – 2014 in Stroud, NSW

 Born:   Wednesday 4 May 1966 in Darlinghurst, NSW

Died on:  Saturday 16 December 2023

Age:  57 years, 7 months, 12 days

Organ Donor:  Yes

His Liver has saved another’s life,

His Kidneys freed two people,

His Heart continues to beat within another

 

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – Hanging – At home

Event location:  Nords Wharf, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date:  Friday 15 December 2023

 

Funeral date:  Friday 29 December 2023 @ noon

Funeral location:  The Chapel, 7 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, NSW

 

 

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

 

 

Funeral Parlour:  Pettigrew Funerals, 02 49511166

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2023 )

 

 

DAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

DAN IS entitled to be mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

DAN IS entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

 

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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For those who worked in Fairfield, SWM, Lake Macquarie and their surrounds, it is with much sadness that I inform you that Inspector Dan SYKES has succumbed to the Black Dog and has passed away.

Dan attempted suicide, on Friday, and was placed on life support but has now passed on Saturday.

 

Dan, you were a great guy and great cop.

 

I am sorry that the black dog wouldn’t let you go for long enough to reach out.

 

Dan SYKES Daniel James SYKES Daniel SYKES Danny SYKES SYKSEY

Dan SYKES Daniel James SYKES Daniel SYKES Danny SYKES SYKSEY

Dan SYKES Daniel James SYKES Daniel SYKES Danny SYKES SYKSEY

Daniel James SYKES, Daniel SYKES, Dan SYKES
Photo – 2014 in Newcastle

 

Daniel James SYKES, Daniel SYKES, Dan SYKES
Photo = 2019

Daniel James SYKES, Daniel SYKES, Dan SYKES

 

Make sure that everyone is alright.

Check on each other.

Talk to each other.

Seek Help after a shit job.

Make the Welfare check.

Call on the Team after a shit job.

When you are asked, Say you are NOT  O.K.

 

 

???????????? Shattered, such a great calibre of a cop, a colleague you want to have by your side. Funny, supportive and great all round guy, he was a Sgt and did periods of acting Chief Inspector whilst stationed at Newcastle.

 

Paul Lyth
Retired C/Insp.
Newcastle
17 December 2023

Tributes

Paul Gauci wrote on 29 December 2023
Kim Marsden (nee Thomas) wrote on 27 December 2023

Greg Callander wrote on 26 December 2023 May Dan SYKES ( NSWPF # 24895 from Goulburn Police Academy Class 233 ) who Served the people of NSW for 35 years, 8 months, 21 days between 3 January 1988 – 16 December 2023 ) Forever Rest In Peace.<br />

Daniel James SYKES



Joshua David KASUN

| 03/01/2024

Joshua David KASUN  VA

AKA Josh KASUN

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  DPP 02 ( CEP 98/1 ) ( Class 275 )

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  33070

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 19 March 1999 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 19 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant 

 

Stations:  ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division ), South West Metropolitan area, Tactical Operations Unit ( TOU ) – Death

  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  19 March 1999    to   16 December 2023 = 24 years, 8 months, 27 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  ? ? 1999     to   16 December 2023  = 24 years,  Service

 

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 46 years, 4 months, 18 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

 

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

Valour Award ( VA ) – granted ? ? ?

Josh KASUN Joshua David KASUN Joshua KASUN
Liverpool Police reunion – 2017

 

 Born:  Thursday 28 July 1977

Died on:  Saturday 16 December 2023

Age:  46 years, 4 months, 18 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Cancer ( type = ? )

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location:  ? TBA

LIVE STREAM    ?

 

 

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

 

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2023 )

 

 

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

JOSH Maybe Entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

 

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Josh KASUN Joshua David KASUN Joshua KASUN
Joshua David KASUN AKA Josh KASUN – Liverpool ( 22 Division ) reunion in 2017

 

 

Excerpt from the NSW Police Force 2016-17 Annyual Report

Commissioner’s Unit Citation
Awarded to police officers who collectively come together for a common purpose and perform outstanding service which may involve bravery or other acts of merit.

Assistant Commissioner Mark John Murdoch
Det Supt Anthony John Cooke
Det Supt Luke Gerard Moore
Det Supt Allan John Sicard
Supt Darryl Wayne Tuck
Ch Insp Catherine Joan Cole
Ch Insp Christopher Bede Hickey
Det Insp David Raymond Goddard
Det Insp David Geoffrey Moss
Det Insp Ian Michael Rotsey
Insp Mark Leslie Smith
Det Snr Sgt Andrew Brian Layhe
Snr Sgt Paul Thomas Bousfield
Snr Sgt Paul Thomas Smith
Det Sgt Glenn Kenneth Chalker
Det Sgt Gary Charles Lowe
Det Sgt Andrew Paul Marks
Sgt Raymond Constable
Sgt Dale Christopher Atterby
Sgt John Samuel Byrom
Sgt Andrew James Garner
Sgt Ty Peter Hayes
Sgt Brook Russell
Sgt Elise Teeling
Sgt Rene van Hoven
Det Snr Cst Lee Kevin Brown
Det Snr Cst Gregory Matthew Camilleri
Det Snr Cst Darren Michael Cooper
Det Snr Cst Mary Kathleen Crumlin
Det Snr Cst Adam Alexander Daniel Evans
Det Snr Cst Mark Tomislav Nestorovic
Det Snr Cst Benjamin Paul Walsh
L/Snr Cst Dayne Peter Brown
L/Snr Cst Craig Holmes
L/Snr Cst Joshua David Kasun
L/Snr Cst Matthew Bruce Warwick
L/Snr Cst Paul Andrew Whitehead
Snr Cst Luke Robert Bakey
Snr Cst Luke Douglas Buxton
Snr Cst Brett Andrew Ferrari
Snr Cst Laura Jane Hallett
Snr Cst Julian Edward Hicks
Snr Cst Ashley Robert May
Snr Cst Mark Sydney Reynolds
Snr Cst Todd Steven Seydler
Snr Cst Mark Woodroffe
Snr Cst Matthew Craig Zeibots
Cst Aaron Rhys Gaskell
Cst Adam David Guest
Cst Jason Paul Immens
Cst Karen Elizabeth Lowden
Cst John Michael Porter
Cst Natalie Janet South
Cst Dean Walter Turner
Amanda Jane Duncan
Major Michael Sloman (ADF)

NSW Police Force 2016-17 Annual Report – NSW_Police_Force_2016-17_Annual_Report.pdf

 

* Story behind any Nickname:

 

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

 

Cal
17 December 2023