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Updated August 2 2023 – 1:34pm, first published 1:30pm
With Mr Face (L) with Matt Bingley, former Premier Bob Carr and Andrew Johns at Energy Australia Stadium in June 2002. Picture by Darren Pateman.
Former long-standing Hunter Labor MP and state government minister Richard Face has died, aged 80.
Mr Face, whose full name was Jack Richard Face, died on Tuesday night after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Mr Face advocating for improved parking at Charlestown in 2010.
The former police officer held the seat of Charlestown for 30 years, a period that is believed to be a record for any state or federal MP in the region.
He held the Gaming and Racing Portfolio in the Carr government between 1995 and his retirement in 2003.
Mr Face was also appointed to the role of Minister Assisting the Premier on Hunter Development, a portfolio that was later renamed Minister for the Hunter.
He was instrumental in the Hunter’s transformation over three decades.
This included the establishment of Glenrock State Recreational Reserve, playing a key role in the management of the Newcastle’s transition away from steel making and the establishment of the Hunter Beyond 2000 Committees.
He was also a vocal advocate for the construction of the West Charlestown bypass, the redevelopment of McDonald Jones Stadium and the establishment of the Windale Police Citizens Youth Club.
He was affectionately known as the ‘the father of the NSW Parliament’ when he retired in 2003.
“I have been given the honour to represent the people of Charlestown for 30 years tomorrow, having first been elected on the 18th November 1972,” Mr Face, who had four children and eight grandchildren, said on the eve of his retirement.
“During this time I have faced 10 elections and each time have been returned as the State Member for Charlestown and it has been a privilege to help and assist the citizens of this electorate.
“As for my record of achievement in my electorate it’s for others and history to say whether it has been one of success or not. However, of the things I have done or achieved in the electorate in the 30 years, it is declaration of the Glenrock State Recreation Area which has brought me the most satisfaction.”
Mr Face with his family.
Mr Face’s son Warwick said his father’s career was one of many highs and acknowledged challenges. This included being found guilty of misleading a preliminary hearing of ICAC in 2003.
“Our family is steadfastly proud that the ledger is very much in favour of the people of the great state of NSW, particularly the Hunter Region, and the electorate of Charlestown,” he said.
“Thank you Richard, Dad, Poppy, we all love you, time to Rest In Peace.”
Details of Mr Face’s funeral will be published in coming days.
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Charles Victor BONETT # 9398 at VKG1 – Redfern Police Academy
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Late of Black Head, passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th of July, 2023.
Aged 83 Years.
Beloved husband of Hazel, much loved Father of David (dec) and Sharyn. Cherished Pop to his seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Forever in our hearts.
Phillip’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Friday 21st of July.
For those unable to attend, Phillip’s service will be live streamed on the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden’s website.
Kings Cross Call Box – 1930s. Looking north along Victoria St, Kings Cross, NSW
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Publication: The Gold Coast BulletinDate Listed: 29/7/2023 Location: Gold Coast
(Former Senior Sergeant NSW Police)
Passed away peacefully on Monday 24th July 2023
Late of Burleigh Waters
Dearly beloved husband of Nancye.
Dearest brother of Toot Keegan.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Catherine and Michael Reynolds, David and Sandra Ridley.
Loving “Pop” to Aaron and Junyar Ridley, Teagan Ridley, Maddison Reynolds, Alyssa Reynolds and adored “Pop Pop” to Robert David Ridley.
To all who knew and loved Bob, the family warmly invite you to attend a celebration of his life to be held in the Federation Chapel at A Gentle Touch Funerals, 73 Railway Street Mudgeeraba on Monday 31st July 2023 commencing at 11.00.
Bob’s service can be viewed at agentletouchfunerals.com.au/ notices-services/
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Relations in ‘the job’: Sgt Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382 ( Grandfather )
John ‘Jack’ George BAILEY, NSWPF # 6293 ( Uncle )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 232
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst # 99417
Regd. # 24821
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1987 ( aged 28 years, 3 months, 5 days )( Previously employed as a Motor Mechanic )
Probationary Constable- appointed 29 January 1988 ( aged 28 years, 6 months, 1 day )
Constable – appointed 1 March 1989
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd class
Stations: ?, Griffith, ?, Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina – Retirement
Service: From 2 November 1987to 8 December 2011 = 24 years, 1 month, 6 days Service
Time with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years,
Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 4 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 11 years, 7 months, 7 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Steve standing at Hero’s Walk, alongside of a Memorial at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, in Honour of his Grandfather – Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382
Born: Tuesday 28 July 1959
Died on: Saturday 15 July 2023
Age: 63 years, 11 months, 17 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Influenza A & Covid 19
Event location: Found at home in respiratory distress and conveyed to Lismore Base Hospital ER on 15 July.
Sonny and Lorena warmly invite friends and former colleagues to attend Steve’s Funeral Service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday, 27 July 2023 commencing at 11:00am.
Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️
Such a shock. Had some fun times with Steve back in day in Griffith. This is such a huge loss. I hope Sonny takes solace in knowing his father was a genuine man who was lived by many. rip Steve. ❤️
Dear Lorena and Sonny
I am lost for words. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
It was a shock to read about Steve’s passing.
He will watch over Sonny from the heavens.
Rest in peace Steve.
My love to you Lorena and Sonny.
Stephen was a fine Police Officer second to none. He had a good sense of humour and kept his colleagues alert. He will be sadly missed.
Our condolences to Lorena & her family, & the martin family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve he will always be remembered here in Yenda who played footy for the Yenda Football Club, a great man who always had a smile on his face, never forgotten in the Yenda Football Club Family, RIP Steve from Liz & Neil Darrington
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Henry & Colleen at Yackendandah, Victoria, in June 2018
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Henry John
HONEYSETT Henry John
26.07.1942 – 19.07.2023
Passed away on the 19th of July 2023.
Devoted husband of Colleen. Beloved son, father, brother and uncle.
Always In Our Hearts
Family and friends are warmly invited to the celebration of Henry’s life to be held on Friday 28th of July 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel, 359 Wantigong Street, North Albury, commencing at 11am.
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Jim’s (James’) family warmly invite you to attend the celebration of his life, to be held in the Gledswood Room, Gledswood Homestead & Winery, 900 Camden Valley Way, on Monday 10th July at 11am.
A private cremation will follow.
Dad returned back from orange yesterday complaining of back pain to go to sleep and wake up again with back pain for mum to drive him to Camden hospital for him to change for the worst and found to have died 10 mins later of a blood clot burst to his Aorta . No heart condition nothing ever known he was pretty healthy
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Headquarters Company 2 Division 17 February 1969
39 Air Dispatch Platoon 2 May 1971
2 Air Supply Control Section 1 March 1972
38 Supply Company 28 March 1973
33 Transport Platoon 12 November 1973
12 Transport Company 1 July 1974
3 Transport Company 1 July 1975
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Date of intake: 17 February 1969
Date of exit: 29 March 1978
Total Days:
NS Training: ?
National Service:
Follow Up Training:?
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: Australian Defence Medal
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Police Awards: National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 25 June 1999 ( Det Sgt )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 August 2011
National Police Service Medal – granted 14 February 2017
NSW Police Medal with 3rd Clasp – granted 7 November 2003
2nd Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted 13 February 2004
Born: Saturday 7 October 1950
Died on: Monday 3 July 2023
Age: 72 years, 8 months, 26 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 11 July 2023 @ 11am
Funeral location: South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Military Rd, Botany, NSW
Back Row: ( L – R ) Graham LAYT, Mark BRADY, Neville SMITH, Peter CRYMBLE, Paul McCALLUM, Paul VALLIS
Centre Row: Kevin ROBERTS, John HAYES, Peter ABEL, David CHARTERIS, Alan CONDON, Daniel RUMING
Front Row: Ken ROWLANDS, Ken MURRAY, Fred ALDRED, Col WATKINS, Les BATES, Ken JOHNSON, Jill FRAZER
Glenn Crompton 4 July 2023 RIP Paul. Photo of Valice at Diethnes, Mick Carters’ pre-passing wake 1994 where there were a lot of old C District blokes….
Australian Jewish News (Sydney, NSW : 1990 – 2008),
Friday 17 March 2000, page 6
Rusty nail isn’t kosher
A SIX-year-old boy bit into a kosher sausage recently, only to find a rusty needle in it.
The 3.5cm needle was discovered after the child complained that something had lodged in his mouth.
The boy’s mother, who purchased the packet of sausages from Coles Supermarket at Bondi Junction, told the Australian Jewish News that she “freaked out; my son could have died if he had swallowed the needle”.
Coles media relations manager Lisa Amor confirmed that a “contamination has been reported. We believe it was introduced at store level. We’re making inquiries with our supplier, but we’ve handed the matter to the police, who will be conducting the investigation.”
Waverley Police Detective-Sergeant Paul Vallis said “both Waverley Police and the NSW Department of Public Health have taken a report of the incident and we’re monitoring the situation”.
Stephen Lewis, general manager of Melbourne’s Continental Kosher Butchers — the supplier of the sausages — said he “was loathe to make any formal statement … given the police involvement”. Nevertheless, he stressed that “the processing procedures, coupled with regular external audit inspections of the processing premises, were such that the inclusion of any foreign matter such as described simply could not have been effected in production”.
Mr Lewis said “as an official supplier to Coles Supermarkets Australia for some years, I’m confident that the company will properly investigate all matters associated with the claims, which will no doubt result in no blame being laid on Continental Kosher Butchers’ procedures”. He urged customers to “check that products are sealed when purchasing. If a consumer notices any breakage to a package, it should be handed to a Coles employee” to ensure that it is not sold.
SYDNEY: After considering its verdict for three hours, a Sydney District Court jury found two men guilty yesterday of the savage bashing of teenage fine defaulter Jamie Partlic in Long Bay jail in November 1987.
The jury found Gary Donald Stokes, 33, of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
His co-accused, Darren Bruce Difford, 22, was found guilty of the lesser charge of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm. He faces a maximum of seven years’ jail.
After the verdicts, Detective-Sergeant Paul Vallis told the court that Stokes was currently serving a sentence of 18 years, with a 15-year non-parole period, after pleading guilty last month to another charge of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.
Crown Prosecutor Chris Maxwell said that that charge had considerable relevance to the bashing of Mr Partlic. It related to an incident in Newcastle in 1986 in which Stokes bashed another man, Nick Psaltis, and jumped up and down on his head in an argument over drugs.
Stokes’s counsel, Ken Magnus, said he had lodged an appeal against the severity of that sentence.
In a brief outburst from the dock, Stokes said, “He sentenced me to 18 years because he knew about this case. That’s why I got 18 years.”
Sergeant Vallis said Difford was currently serving a sentence for breaking and entering and was due for release in June next year.
Judge Nash remanded both to appear for sentence this morning.
The Jamie Partlic case has had a far-reaching effect on the prison system in NSW, acting as the catalyst for reforms within the jail system and the abolition of jail terms for those who failed to pay fines imposed for minor offences.
Traffic offenders now have their driver’s licence or vehicle registration cancelled until they pay up. Other offenders must perform community service work.
Jamie Partlic, now 20, of Cronulla in Sydney’s south, went to Long Bay Jail on November 7, 1987, to serve four days, for non-payment of traffic fines totalling $1197.
According to witnesses at the trial, Partlic was in the fine defaulters’ yard when he was approached by Difford and Stokes, who had been working out on a punching bag nearby.
There was apparently some conversation.
Witnesses said Mr Partlic’s comments were innocuous.
Both Stokes and Difford said Mr Partlic had spat on Stokes and had been behaving like a “smart arse”.
The prosecution alleged that Difford had begun the attack and that Stokes had continued it, punching and kicking Mr Partlic, then stamping on his head as he lay on the ground. Stokes had thrown him head-first into a fire hydrant and then jumped on him again. Finally, Stokes had lifted the then unconscious Mr Partlic and thrown him headlong on to the concrete.
The savage bashing left Mr Partlic comatose for four months with severe brain damage. He is still profoundly disabled, with little prospect of a complete recovery.
Both Stokes and Difford admitted they had been drinking “jail brew” at the time.
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Maroubra Detectives c1979
Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️