Late of Glen Legh Road Glen Innes and formerly of Campbelltown, NSW.
Loving husband of Kate, cherished father of Maddyson, Jessica and Mitchell, a much loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
Relatives and friends are respectfully informed that a funeral service will be held for Dale at the Cameron Memorial Uniting Church, Glen Innes, commencing at 12:00 noon, Thursday 20th July, followed by private cremation at the Sapphire City Crematorium, Inverell.
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GLEN INNES
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The relatives and friends of the late Dale Scott Keegan, also known as Kegs, aged 48 years, late of Glen Legh Road, Glen Innes and formerly of Campbelltown, NSW, are respectfully informed that Dale’s funeral service will take place this Thursday 20th July, at the Cameron Memorial Uniting Church, Glen Innes, commencing at 12:00 noon, followed by private cremation at the Sapphire City Crematorium, Inverell.
Loving husband of Kate, cherished father of Maddyson, Jessica and Mitchell, loved son of Brian & Carol Keegan, brother of Vanessa Williams, brother-in-law of Bryan Williams, uncle of Zachary and Olivia, beloved son-in-law of Nancy & Frank Lipscombe (deceased).
If you would like to offer your condolences to Dale’s family we will have a stand outside our office from 9am – 5pm where you may deliver a message/card of condolence. You may also email a message to the family to phorder@horderfamilyfunerals.com.au and we will pass this on ( please use Dale’s name on all correspondence to ensure it goes to the correct family ).
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Dale Keegan Obituary, Death – The sudden and unexpected loss of one of their own, Dale Keegan, has cast a pall of melancholy over the members of the Glen Innes Magpies, who have entered a period of mourning as a result.
From 2009 to 2016, Dale was a devoted member of the Glen Innes Rugby League, during which time he also served as an assistant coach for the club’s side. During this period, he was also a member of the coaching staff. The years 2009 through 2016 were Dale’s active years with the club.
In addition to this, he served in some capacity on the coaching staff during the entirety of this time period. 2010 and 2012 were good years for Dale in terms of his performance in competitions; nevertheless, he did not bring home any trophies or have any victories in 2011.
In 2011, he did not take part in any of the tournaments that were held. The members of the Glen Innes Magpies Community would like to express their most sincere sympathies to Kate, Maddy, Jess, Mitch, and the rest of the Keegan family on the passing of a member of the Keegan family.
This is in response to the news that a member of the Keegan family passed away. The Keegan family had a great deal of love and admiration for Mitch Keegan throughout its history.
On Sunday, in order to show that we value Keegs and his memory, we will observe a moment of silence in his honor by remaining silent for the entirety of one minute. This will be done in his honor as a way to show that we appreciate him and his memory. This is going to be done so that we can pay our respects to him by keeping a moment of quiet.
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.
Service: From 7 August 1967to 2 December 1999 = 32 years, 3 months, 25 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 51 years, 7 months, 21 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 23 years, 7 months, 4 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 9 August 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993 ( SenCon )
Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 10 June 1985 ( Sgt 3/c ) For Service to Local Government and to the Community, particularly with the V.R.A.
Born: Sunday 11 April 1948
Died on: Thursday 6 July 2023 during the afternoon
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.
The POS accused of fatally running over a young police officer has admitted stealing and driving the car but denies murdering the constable, a court has heard.
Reagan Ainslie Chown, 23, faced Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court in Perth on Wednesday ( 21 Feb. 2024 ) where he pleaded guilty to driving recklessly to escape police during a pursuit in a stolen Holden Cruze.
But he pleaded not guilty to murdering Constable Anthony Woods, 28, who was allegedly struck with the car in Ascot on June 8 last year.
The officer and his colleague had pulled over the vehicle and they were trying to detain three occupants when Constable Woods was allegedly dragged underneath as the car reversed.
Constable Woods was rushed to hospital in a critical condition and died on June 11.
He became the 88th WA Police officer to lose his life in the line of duty.
Constable Woods had only been on the force for about three years and had just passed his probation when he died.
He was farewelled at Optus Stadium on July 7.
In a statement after his death, Constable Woods’ family said they were shattered.
“He was a devoted husband and loving son, brother, and uncle who was taken from this earth far too soon,” they said.
“Anthony will be remembered as a funny, hard-working man who loved the West Coast Eagles and mucking around with his mates.
“He brought light and laughter to every situation, and his wicked sense of humour is irreplaceable.
“Our pain at this time is indescribable, and we take comfort in the outpouring of love from the community.
“We ask that you keep Anthony’s memory alive by telling stories of all of your good times with him.”
Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the young officer had been trying to keep the community safe.
“It was the sort of interaction that any of our officers may encounter any given day or night of the year, reminding us of the ever-present dangers facing police officers,” he said.
Constable Woods’ name has been added to memorial wall at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup, facing the flame of remembrance.
Chown will next face the WA Supreme Court on June 10.
Constable Anthony Woods succumbed to injuries suffered in the line of duty, while attending an incident in early June, in Ascot, Perth, Western Australia.
Three weeks previously, he had welcomed PolicingTV Founder, Bernard Rix, to Belmont Police Station in Perth, where they recorded this video intended to give PolicingTV viewers a detailed look behind the scenes.
Constable Woods’ family has asked that PolicingTV publish this video – today, the day of Anthony’s funeral – in his memory.
A personal statement by PolicingTV Founder, Bernard Rix:
It is with great sadness that I heard of the recent death, whilst on duty, of Western Australia Police Force’s Constable Anthony Woods.
Just last month, Anthony was chosen by the Force to provide me and PolicingTV with a guided tour of Belmont Police Station, in Perth. It was my great pleasure to film with him: he was a natural communicator, wonderfully friendly and engaging. I left Belmont that day having made a new friend, as well as with some wonderful film and memories.
My heart goes out to Anthony’s family, friends and policing colleagues. I may have met Anthony just the once, but his warmth that day made me feel I’d known him far longer. I hope this video helps bring back positive memories of a wonderful man: like so many others, I mourn his loss.
Thousands gather for funeral of police officer Anthony Woods in Perth
Thousands have gathered to honour Constable Anthony Woods after he was killed in the line of duty.
A West Australian police officer killed on duty is being laid to rest as his loved ones remember a larger-than-life character full of fun and joy.
A police funeral was held Thursday for Constable Anthony Woods, 28, who was allegedly run over by a man attempting to avoid arrest in June.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Loved ones mourn Perth officer Anthony Woods.
About 2000 officers and dignitaries stood in silence on Thursday as a bagpiper led the procession into a function room at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, WA Governor Chris Dawson, Police Commissioner Col Blanch and WA Premier Roger Cook were among the guests.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who paid tribute to Woods in a statement as a “young man cruelly robbed of his future”, was represented by local Labor MP Zaneta Mascarenhas.
Police chaplain Paul Trimble paid tribute to the “larger-than-life” character who was full of fun and joy, but always treated others with respect.
A firm but fair officer, he died doing what he loved best.
The service concluded with a police honour guard. Credit: 7NEWS
“Anthony was in his element and wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else in that moment,” Timble told the service.
The chaplain spoke of a man who Woods had previously arrested leaving a condolence card at the station when he attended to sign in for his bail conditions, describing the officer as “a gentleman”.
In a poignant tribute, Woods’ wife Emily said she was “proud” and “so grateful for you”.
“Your love made me really strong and I’ll carry that with me every minute of every day,” she said
Woods’ older brother Nathan paid an emotional tribute, promising to live life to the fullest in his sibling’s honour.
“I’ll do my best to pick up where you left off. You’ve left a legacy and a massive imprint on this world,” he said.
“I love you bro and always will … until next time, mate.”
Anthony Woods’ wife Emily said she was ‘proud’ and ‘so grateful’ to have known the fallen officer. Credit: 7NEWS
The service concluded with a police honour guard.
A few dozen members of the public gathered in gloomy weather to watch a livestream of proceedings outside the stadium.
Albanese said all Australians joined the officer’s family in mourning.
“He was a young man cruelly robbed of his future … an Australian who went to work and never came home,” he said.
“Like all police officers, Constable Woods knew the risks his job entailed, yet he bravely performed his duties, putting himself in harm’s way so others could be safe.”
Albanese said the hearts of all Australians went out to Woods’ wife, Emily, and his family.
“We grieve with his friends, his workmates and the broader police community, whose every member feels each loss so very deeply,” he said.
Earlier on Thursday, WA Police shared footage of Woods filmed just a month before his death.
The video was captured in May as part of a tour of Belmont Police Station as part of a series for PolicingTV.com.
“The selected footage demonstrates his professional, friendly and enthusiastic approach to the job he loved,” WA Police said.
Woods had just passed his probation with the force before he was killed, having volunteered at the PCYC before joining the police cadets in 2019 and moving into the recruit squad in 2021.
Emily has previously remembered him as a devoted husband and loving son, brother and uncle “who was taken from this Earth far too soon”.
“Anthony will be remembered as a funny, hard working man who loved the West Coast Eagles and mucking around with his mates,” she said in a statement.
“He brought light and laughter to every situation, and his wicked sense of humour is irreplaceable.”
Woods’ family was shattered by his death.
“Our pain at this time is indescribable, and we take comfort in the outpouring of love from the community,” the family said in a statement.
“We ask that you keep Anthony’s memory alive by telling stories of all of your good times with him.”
Blanch said Woods was a brave and dedicated police officer and it was a sad time for the “blue family”.
“You did your duty mate, we will remember,” he said at a press conference to announce the death.
WA Police headquarters was turned blue in honour of the officer, while flags were flown at half-mast in the wake of the officer’s death. Credit: 7NEWS
Flags flew at half-mast at police stations across the state soon after, and Const Woods was honoured in federal parliament as someone who exemplified the values of the force.
Reagan Ainsley Chown, 23, has been charged with Woods’ murder after a vehicle with stolen number plates that he was allegedly driving hit and dragged the young officer underneath.
Chown is scheduled to next appear in court on August 30.
‘Infectious smile’: Funeral held for fallen WA cop Anthony Woods
The wife of a police officer killed while on duty has recounted the day they cried “happy tears” when he was accepted as a police cadet.
Anthony Anderson
4 min read
July 6, 2023 – 4:26PM
Hundreds of police officers and dignitaries from all branches of emergency services have filed into Perth’s Optus Stadium for the funeral of Constable Anthony Woods.
The 28-year-old died in hospital on June 11, four days after he was allegedly run down and dragged by a car during an early morning vehicle stop in the inner-east Perth suburb of Ascot.
Mourners braved a chilly, overcast Perth morning as they waited to be let into the private service on Thursday, the facade of Optus Stadium illuminated in blue lights.
The coffin of Constable Woods leaving the service in an honour guard. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith
Although the forecast called for a high chance of rain, it graciously held off as uniformed officers, some donning their full dress uniform, entered the stadium.
Police commissioners from across the nation were in attendance.
Queensland Police Service also paid tribute to the fallen constable on social media.
“Today, we are thinking of our (WA Police) colleagues as they farewell Constable Woods. With Honour He Served,” it posted on Twitter on Thursday morning.
Members of the public gathered outside the stadium to watch the service on a big screen. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith
Even Anthony Albanese posted a tribute to Constable Woods ahead of the service.
“Like all police officers, Constable Woods knew the risks the job entailed, yet he bravely performed his duties, putting himself in harm’s way so others could be safe,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.
Representatives from the Australian Defence Force and St John Ambulance also headed inside as invited guests, joined by family and friends of the late Constable Woods.
Outside, members of the public gathered to watch the service in the BHP Amphitheatre, which features a large screen normally used for broadcasting whatever sporting event is taking place inside the venue at the time.
Those in attendance included WA Governor, former police commissioner, Chris Dawson, Police Commissioner Col Blanch, Premier Roger Cook and his Police Minister Paul Papalia, and Federal Opposition Leader and former Queensland police officer Peter Dutton.
Mr Albanese was represented by member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas, while WA’s National and Liberal parties were represented by Shane Love and Peter Collier respectively.
Eulogies during the service were delivered by Constable Woods’ brother Nathan, his mother Natalie, wife Emily, childhood mates, and colleagues from the Belmont Police Station, where the constable had been posted since December.
Nathan said his brother should have been the one speaking “in the limelight, in his element, making you smile”.
Constable Woods’ “infectious smile,” as his mother described it, continued to pop up in the eulogies.
“You may now have been able to live the longest life, but you lived a full one,” Nathan said.
Adolescent friends Max and Jacob fondly remembered their mate, known to them by his nickname “Fumbles”.
“He is someone who deserve better, and I’ll miss him every day,” Max said.
Constable Woods’ coffin being taken from the room ahead of his final trip to Karrakatta Cemetery. Andrew Ritchie/The West Australian/ Pool image
Belmont Police Station colleagues Shaun and James touched on “Woodsy’s” less-than-perfect driving ability and elicited laughs from the audience when they told of the time he accidentally “tasered the floor”.
But they also praised the quality of his police work.
Mum Natalie said in death her son “has been given angel wings and a golden heart”.
But perhaps most touching was the eulogy given by Constable Woods’ wife Emily.
“You cried all through our wedding vows while I was dry-eyed and professional, so I think it’s only fair that it’s my turn to cry in public,” she said.
She told the story of how they received the news Constable Woods had been accepted in the police cadet program while out grocery shopping and had held each other and cried happy tears in the middle of the store.
“We spent 95 per cent of the day doubled over in laughter, loving each other and planning our future,” Ms Woods said.
“Nothing in the world will replace the comfort and love you gave me.”
Emily Woods embraces WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch, alongside WA Governor and Mr Blanch’s predecessor, Chris Dawson. Picture: Andrew Ritchie/The West Australian/ Pool image
The service ended with the hundreds of police officers gathered forming an honour guard outside the stadium, where Mr Blanch radioed every officer statewide, calling on them to stand if they were able to have a minute’s silence for their fallen colleague.
Those driving were ordered to pull over, activate their emergency lights, and leave their vehicles for the minute.
Constable Woods’ body was taken to Karrakatta Cemetery, where he will be cremated.
The hearse was followed by mounted police units and bagpipe players as it made its way around the stadium. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith
The funeral comes just a day after the man allegedly responsible for running down Constable Woods, Reagan Chown, fronted Perth’s Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court.
The 23-year-old appeared on a charge of murder, upgraded in the wake of Constable Woods’ death.
Mr Chown’s was adjourned until August 30 when he’ll appear on all charges relating to the alleged incident.
Police say Mr Chown was behind the wheel of a car that bore stolen number plates when it was pulled over by Constable Woods and his partner about 1am on June 8.
As the officers tried to apprehend three people in the vehicle, Mr Chown allegedly reversed over Constable Woods and dragged him some distance, causing him catastrophic injuries.
Other officers arrived and they had to lift the vehicle off Constable Woods and perform CPR until paramedics arrived.
Nathan Woods said his brother lived a full life. Picture: Andrew Ritchie/The West Australian
Mr Chown is the first person to be charged over the alleged killing of a WA police officer in the line of duty in 16 years since Constable Damien Murphy was run down by an unlicensed driver in 2007.
His killer was later jailed on a charge of manslaughter.
Constable Woods is the 88th WA Police officer to die in the line of duty.
A man who allegedly ran over and killed a West Australian police officer is now facing a murder charge.
Constable Anthony Woods, 28, died in hospital on Sunday night, four days after he was allegedly dragged under a car in Ascot in east Perth during an arrest.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the man in custody over the incident, Reagan Ainsley Chown, would have his charges upgraded.
On Tuesday, police revealed the 23-year-old had officially been charged with murder.
Mr Chown initially appeared in court on Friday and made no application for bail on a number of charges, including causing grievous bodily harm while trying to avoid arrest.
He appeared in court again on Tuesday via videolink from Hakea Prison on the murder charge. He did not apply for bail and will appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrate in July.
Flags were flown at half mast outside the WA Police headquarters and at police stations across WA on Monday.
WA Police officer Anthony Woods (left) with wife Emily
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch revealed on Monday that Constable Woods had just finished his probation prior to the tragic incident.
He described the young officer as someone who liked to joke with friends and colleagues at Belmont police station.
“We spoke about his cheeky grin and the pranks that he pulled,” Mr Blanch said.
“He had a bubbly personality, he was very personable, he was well loved by all.
“Anthony was a brave and dedicated police officer. You did your duty mate. We will remember.”
Mr Blanch said a full police funeral would be offered to Constable Woods’ family, who shared a tribute to the late officer on Monday.
In a statement, Constable Woods’ family said they were shattered by the loss of their “dear Anthony”.
“He (Mr Woods) was a devoted husband and loving son, brother, and uncle who was taken from this earth far too soon,” they said.
“Anthony will be remembered as a funny, hard working man who loved the West Coast Eagles and mucking around with his mates.
“He brought light and laughter to every situation, and his wicked sense of humour is irreplaceable.
“Our pain at this time is indescribable, and we take comfort in the outpouring of love from the community.
“We ask that you keep Anthony‘s memory alive by telling stories of all of your good times with him.”
On Sunday, WA Police said in a statement: “Constable Anthony Woods exemplified the values of the WA Police Force.
“His is memory will be forever etched in our hearts.
“We extend heartfelt condolences to Anthony’s family, colleagues and all those who knew and loved him.”
Constable Woods and his partners were following a vehicle with allegedly stolen plates about 1am on Thursday.
The vehicle came to a stop on Ascot Place before police approached the vehicle and the three people inside.
It is alleged the car suddenly reversed while police were dealing with the driver.
“He (Constable Woods) has subsequently been pinned by that vehicle,” Mr Blanch said.
“His partner then had a desperate few minutes to not only put three suspects into custody inside that vehicle but also try to save the life of his partner.”
Other officers arrived soon after and rushed to assist.
Police used a nearby resident’s car-jack to lift the car off Constable Woods before performing CPR.
Constable Woods was resuscitated before being rushed to hospital soon after in a critical condition.
Constable Woods’ death marks the 88th police officer in the state to die in the line of duty.
WA Premier Roger Cook took to social media to share his condolences to the force.
Deputy Commissioner Col Blanch said the car suddenly reversed while police were dealing with the driver.
“I am devastated by the horrific events that occurred last week resulting in the death of one of our police officers,” Mr Cook said.
“Actions like these are senseless – and going to work should be safe.
“I know I speak on behalf of everyone in WA, in sending our love and thoughts to Anthony’s family, friends and colleagues. His life was dedicated to making our state a safer place for West Australians.
“He is to be commended on his dedication and bravery.”
Perth Mayor Basil Zempilas said on Sunday the Council House would be lit blue to honour Constable Woods.
“We remember his bravery and mourn his loss,” Mr Zempilas said.
“Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
“Our city has lost a hero.”
City of Gosnells councillor and former police officer Glenn Dewhurst also paid his respects.
“Even though I have been out of the force for some time, it still hits home when one of your own loses their life,” he said.
“God bless you – your family and friends and your colleagues past and present.”
Police said the vehicle’s other two occupants, a 20-year-old woman and 25-year-old man, had been released pending further investigation.
Accused cop killer in court one day before Constable Anthony Woods’ funeral
The man accused of fatally running down a police officer made a brief appearance in court just a day before his alleged victim is farewelled.
Anthony Anderson
2 min read
July 5, 2023 – 1:14PM
The man accused of fatally running down a West Australian police officer has briefly appeared in court the day before his alleged victim is farewelled in a massive service.
Constable Anthony Woods will be honoured in a private funeral service at Optus Stadium on Thursday, expected to be attended by thousands of his fellow officers.
The 28-year-old’s life support was switched offfour days after suffering catastrophic injuries after allegedly being backed over and dragged by a car he and his partner had stopped in the inner-eastern Perth suburb of Ascot in the early hours of June 8.
The man allegedly behind the wheel of the vehicle, Reagan Ainsley Chown, had his case briefly heard in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old appeared via video link from Hakea Prison in his first appearance in Stirling Gardens following appearances in Perth Magistrates Court, where he had his charges upgraded to murder.
He’s also facing a number of drugs charges as well as reckless driving to escape pursuit by police and driver of a vehicle failed to comply with a direction to stop (circumstance of aggravation), which also relate to the June 8 incident.
His matter was adjourned to August 30 when all of his charges, including the count of murder, will be heard together.
During the fatal incident, Constable Woods and his partner had been trying to detain three people in the stopped vehicle, which allegedly bore stolen number plates, when it allegedly reversed and struck Constable Woods.
Other officers arrived and had to lift the car off the critically injured constable, performing CPR until paramedics arrived.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch previously spoke about visiting Constable Woods’ colleagues at Belmont Police Station in the days following his death.
“We spoke about his cheeky grin and the pranks that he pulled,” Mr Blanch said.
“He had a bubbly personality, he was very personable, he was well loved by all.
“Anthony was a brave and dedicated police officer. You did your duty mate. We will remember.”
In a statement following his death, Constable Woods’ family said they were shattered by the loss of their “dear Anthony”.
“He (Mr Woods) was a devoted husband and loving son, brother, and uncle who was taken from this earth far too soon,” they said.
“Anthony will be remembered as a funny, hard working man who loved the West Coast Eagles and mucking around with his mates.
“He brought light and laughter to every situation, and his wicked sense of humour is irreplaceable.
“Our pain at this time is indescribable, and we take comfort in the outpouring of love from the community.”
Mr Chown is the first person to be charged over the alleged killing of a WA police officer in the line of duty in 16 years since Constable Damien Murphy was run down by an unlicensed driver in 2007.
His killer was later jailed on a charge of manslaughter.
* Story behind any Nickname: Woodsy – stemming from the surname Woods. Fumbles: ?
As of 16 February 2024, the offenders Court matter, involved in our Blue Brothers Murder, has still not been finalised.
Tony WOODS & ?
Siblings: Anthony, Brooke & Nathan WOODS
?, Nathan WOODS, Tony WOODS & ?
Nathan WOODS, ?, Tony WOODS
? & Tony WOODS
Tony WOODS & ?
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.
Service: From 29 February 1960to? ? ? = ? years, Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Sgt 1/c )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 December 1995 ( Sgt )
VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR SERGEANT DICK BROOK ( Richard Alan BROOK # 9570 ), FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION comes to VKG2 to say hi. THESE PHOTOS ARE ‘GRABBED’ FROM VIDEO TAPE FROM ‘VARIOUS 4’ OF THE COLLECTION OF GREG CALLANDER. 1987 – 1988 Video transferred to DVD on 230206
5 September 1987
Born: Monday 28 October 1940
Died on: Wednesday 28 June 2023
Age: 82 years, 8 months, 0 days
Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive
THESE PHOTOS ARE ‘GRABBED’ FROM VIDEO TAPE FROM ‘VARIOUS 4’ OF THE COLLECTION OF GREG CALLANDER. 1987 – 1988
Video transferred to DVD on 230206
SENIOR CONSTABLE KARL HANSON # 8870 (SEATED), VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – SPEAKING WITH SENIOR SERGEANT DICK BROOK # 9570, FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION.
Rear of the old Wollongong Police Station – next to the Wollongong Court House. January 1963. Constables ? KILNE # ????, Cst Richard ‘ Dick ‘ BROOK # 9570, Carey GARDINER # 7563
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Wednesday 7 October 1992, page 3
Gruesome find at Mount Pleasant rest stop
Detectives examine a human torso, wrapped in material, beside the Princes Highway about 5km south of Kiama yesterday.
Gangland-style execution suspected
WOLLONGONG: The victim of a gangland-style execution whose torso was found yesterday morning dumped beside a road at Kiama could have been murdered up to four weeks ago.
But an examination by scientific detectives at the site yesterday did not reveal the specific cause of death.
A quarry truck driver found the body wrapped in a piece of material near the Princes Highway at Mount Pleasant Lookout, about 5km south of Kiama, when he pulled over at the rest stop to check his vehicle.
Police quickly cordoned off the area to allow scientific detectives to investigate.
Dozens of photographs were taken and plaster casts made of the area near where the body was found.
A police search yesterday afternoon between the road and the rolling hills down to the sea edge failed to find other parts of the body.
Inspector Dick Brook, of Warilla Police, said it was likely the body had been thrown from a vehicle.
The site is less than 10km from where teenager Kim Barry‘s headless and fingerless body was found in 1982. Graeme Gene Potter, who to this day maintains his innocence, is serving a life sentence for the Barry murder.
Carolyn Orphin, was another 1966 murder victim. A man was arrested by Sydney and Wollongong Police and charged with Carolyn Orphin’s murder. The man was arrested by, Detective Inspector Lendrum, Detective Sergeants Fleming, Paul, Boyd and Arantz, Detective Constables Watkins and Shaw, Detective Sergeant Winter, Constable 1 Class McDonald, Constable Rogerson, Constable 1st Class McCann, Detective Constable Welsh, Constables Hobson and Dryburgh, Detective Sergeant Brown, Detective Constables Bowra and Johnson, Constable Johnston, Detective Constables Parsons, Hadrick and McNally, Constable Dooley, Policewoman Constable 1st
Class Luke, Constable 1 st Class Brook, Detective Sergeant Pickett and Detective Constable Bendt.
The man was found guilty sentenced to life for the murder of Carolyn Orphin.
Source: Police Heritage P199
* 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.
Class 122 – Redfern Police Academy – Walked in on Monday 16 February 1970 – Sworn In on Thursday 26 March 1970
Campsie Detective: Back row, left to right: P.C. Const. 1/c R.E. McBride, Det. Sen. Const. M. Scullion, Det. Sen. Const. P.H. Lander, P.C. Const. 1/c M.K. Lang, P.C. Sen. Const. N.K. Colefax, Det. Sen. Const. D.J. Williams. Front row, left to right: Const. 1/c R. Baltoski, Det. Sgt. 3/c A.D. Edwards, Det. Sgt. 2/c J.C. Gandy (O.I.C. Detectives), Det. Sgt. 2/c I.D. Shore, Det. Sen. Const. A.J. Collings, P.C. Sen. Const. G.M. Long.
Source: CIB Centenary 1879 – 1979 P51
* Story behind any Nickname: Collings – Collie – Collie Dog
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.
Married Ella Sapphire BRODBECK on 9 March 1921 in ‘ Millie Creek ‘ near Barraba, NSW.
Donald Ross ROWLISON – War Service record WWI
Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 – 1954),
Friday 16 July 1948, page 2
Five Injured In Collision
Three of five injured persons were admitted to the Grafton Base Hospital yesterday following a head-on-collision between two cars near the Junction Hill.
Those injured, were:-
Henry Edward Johnson (41), 6 Little Bacon street, Grafton, probable fracture to the right thigh and ribs, large lacerated wound to the nose, shock.
Maisie Irene Johnson (34), wife of Henry Edward Johnson, 6 Little Bacon street, Grafton, large lacerated wound to the throat, shock.
Donald Ross Rowlison (55), police sergeant, Casino, injuries to the left wrist and abrasions to the forehead.
Allan Campbell Middleton, (25), bank officer, Casino, injury over the left eye.
Roger Richard Maloney (55), hotel proprietor, Casino lacerated wounds to the forehead and right knee.
Those admitted to hospital were Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Maloney.
The taxi was returning to Grafton and the other car was proceeding to Casino.
The driver of the taxi was Mrs. Johnson, and of the car, Mr Maloney.
William Pearce, 50, was charged that at Frederickton on 25th August, he did falsely pretend to Ellen Bridget Frith that a piece of paper purporting to be a cheque drawn upon the Commercial Banking Company Branch at Gladstone was a genuine and available order for £5, with intent to defraud.
Sergt. Donald Ross Rowlison deposed: At 5.30 p.m. on 25th August last I saw defendant at Frederickton. He said his name was William Pearce, and that he’d been at the hotel that afternoon, and that he had cashed a cheque there.
He admitted that he had signed the cheque ‘W. Searle.’ He said Searle was his name, and that he did not tell everyone his name.
I took him to the hotel, where I had a telephone conversation with the Bank manager at Gladstone. I told Pearce that the Bank manager had said he did not know him, and that W. Searle did not have an account there.
Pearce said: ” That is funny. I have been a farmer in the Gladstone district for 35 years.
I said I was not satisfied, and I asked him to come with me to the Police Station.
At the Police Station I warned him that his answers would be taken in writing and might be used in evidence. He said he’d used the name of William Pearce as he was a sick man with a growth and had been drinking. He’d got an idea he’d like to go to Sydney to see a doctor, and so had presented the cheque. He said his name was not Wm. Searle, but was William Pearce, and that he had no banking account anywhere. I produce the cheque.
It has been altered on the front. The cheque originally was on Kempsey branch of the Bank of Australasia, and has been altered to the Commercial Bank branch at Gladstone.
I produce an affidavit signed by E. O’Donnell, manager of the Commercial Bank branch at Gladstone, which states that there was no account there in name of W. Searle.
I had not known the defendant prior to the date of his arrest.
He told me he was an invalid pensioner and had lived at Gladstone for some time. He said he still had the £5 received from Mr. Frith. He gave me £5 in notes, and I now tender it to the Court.
I asked him why he didn’t go to the Police if he was a sick man, as they would have admitted him to hospital. He said they’d only make him an out door patient.
Later, in company with Const. McAuliffe, I saw accused. Const. McAuliffe said he knew him, and said he’d twice sent accused to Sydney for radium treatment.
I said to accused: ” You told me you couldn’t get to Sydney except as an out-patient.” He said I must have misunderstood him.
Mrs. W. A. Frith, wife of the licensee of Frederickton Hotel, deposed: I saw accused at my hotel on the evening of 25th August. He told me his name was Searle, and that he came from Gladstone. He asked me to cash a cheque.
I supplied him with a cheque form on the National Bank of Australasia and Mr. Frith filled it in. It was altered to make it payable at Gladstone Commercial Bank, and it was filled in for the sum of £5, and accused signed it. Accused handed me the cheque to cash, and I gave him £5 in one pound notes for it.
I later saw accused at the hotel with Const. Rowlison.
Accused pleaded guilty and elected to give evidence on oath.
William Pearce deposed: I live at Gladstone. I am an invalid pensioner. I filled in the cheque in the name of W. Searle, and I got £5 for it. I wanted the money to go to Sydney to see a doctor. I was not drunk at the time, but I was nearly mad with pain from the malady from which I suffer. I had made no application to the Police or to the Sydney Hospital for treatment.
Frederickton is four or five miles from Gladstone. I was not known in Frederickton. I have never had a banking account at Gladstone.
Sergt. Johnstone: In 1930 accused was convicted for forgery and uttering.
The P.M.: I will disregard those previous convictions.
Accused is fined £5, in default ten day’s hard labor. The £5 taken from defendant to be handed to Mrs. Frith.
Pearce was allowed time to pay at the rate of £2 per month.
The P.M. added that Pearce could make application to the Police for hospital treatment if he was ill.
Harold J. Blight was charged with negligent driving and also with failure to report on a motor accident to the Police. He pleaded not guilty, and was represented by Mr. H. J. Stewart.
Const. Donald Ross Rowlison deposed: About 9 a.m. on 5th April last I saw defendant in Frederickton. I told him I understood he’d had an accident in Frederickton and had knocked over a young man, Roy Keast, on a bicycle.
He said he’d been driving his car through Frederickton at 5 p.m. and had noticed a man on a bicycle on his correct side of the road. The sun was in his eyes, he said, and he’d driven into the middle of the road to give the cyclist ample room.
He’d heard a slight bump, and his wife had said.: ‘Look out.’
He said he’d pulled up and had seen a young man lying on the road.
The man had a cut ear and an abrasion on his elbow. He said he’d rung for the doctor and ambulance, and the man was taken to the hospital.
He said he didn’t know he had to inform the Police of the accident. I saw no marks on the car. The bicycle was a wreck.
Defendant said he didn’t know Keast’s cycle was lying in front of his car, and he had run over it when he went to shift his car. Defendant said he’d been travelling at 20 miles per hour. He didn’t know how the man was knocked off the bicycle.
To Mr. Stewart: The sun does catch one suddenly in the eyes coming up that hill. I have no reason to doubt the truth of any part of Mr. Blight’s statement. I’ve, been informed that he is a particularly slow and careful driver.
Mr. Blight did all that one could possibly do after the accident happened. He also took the lads parents up to the hospital.
Roy Keast deposed: I am 20 years old. On 22nd April I was riding a bicycle in Frederickton. I was travelling up; up towards Kempsey. I was on my correct side; my right hand side. I would drive a car on my left side. I was a good way from the church. I was near Garner’s place. I didn’t know anything till I got up. I had a cut ear and a skinned elbow. I gave £5 for the bicycle second-hand. They lifted me onto a bed and took me to hospital. I could see a good way; I could see as far as the next hill. I didn’t know what struck me.
To Mr. Stewart: I was not zig zagging about. I was on the tar all the time.
Harold J. Blight deposed: I am a builder and contractor. I have a 1927 Buick. I have been driving that car since 1928. Mr. Keast’s handle bar caught the mudguard. The cycle was really broken after the accident. To Sergt. Johnstone: I saw Keast plainly. He was 8 or 9 feet in on the bitumen, which is 19 to 20 feet wide there. I didn’t blow the horn to warn Keast as I came to him.
To the P.M.: Only for the boy swerving I would have missed him.
The P.M.: Case dismissed.
In regard to the charge of failing to notify the Police of the accident, the P.M. found the offence proved but dismissed it under Section S56A, with a total of £1/0/2 costs.
It was stated that Mr. Blight, in addition to paying other costs, had already replaced the bicycle.
Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser (NSW : 1886 – 1942),
Tuesday 30 October 1928, page 4
James Briggs (39) was charged at the Grafton Police Court on Tuesday afternoon with having on a travelling stock route at Nymboida assaulted Constable Donald Ross Rowlison, while in- the execution of his duty. Charges of drunkeness and of having made use of indecent language were also preferred against the defendant, who was remanded on all counts until Monday.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 2 March 1934 (No.39), page 1050
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to exercise, within the Licensing Districts preceding their names, the authority conferred by section 63, subsection 1, of the Liquor Act, 1932, — from the dates specified, viz.:—
Macleay River — Constable Donald Ross Rowlison, stationed at South West Rocks,— from 30th January,1934.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 21 January 1927 (No.8), page 453
NYMBOIDA SHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Donald Ross Rowlison, Police Officer, stationed at Nymboida, has been appointed under the Seal of the Council Inspector of slaughter houses and animals intended for slaughter for that part of the Nymboida Shire which is within his patrol.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 7 January 1927 (No.2), page 43
APPOINTMENT.
Colonial Treasurer’s Department.
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, and upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Police, has approved of the undermentioned Police Officer being appointed an Inspector under the Tobacco Act (47 Victoria, No. 12), viz.:—
Constable Donald Ross Rowlison, stationed at Nymboida, — as from 16th December, 1926, vice Constable William Wilson.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 17 October 1924 (No.134), page 4786
Assistant Deputy Electoral Registrars for the Electoral Districts set against their respective names, in pursuance of the provisions of the abovementioned Act, — to take effect from the dates specified, viz.: —
Constable Donald Ross Rowlison, Fernmount, Oxley ( Fernmount ), in lieu of Bolton ( on leave), — from 8th September, 1924.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 22 July 1921 (No.103), page 4249
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to exercise within the Licensing Districts preceding their names the authority conferred by section 63, subsection 1, of the Liquor Act, 1912, from the dates specified,
viz.:—
Bellingen — Constable Donald Ross Rowlison and Constable Albert Edward Moore, stationed at Bellingen, -—from the 1st July, 1921.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 13 August 1920 (No.150 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 4857
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to exercise, within the Licensing Districts preceding their names, the authority conferred by section 63, subsection 1 of the Liquor Act, 1912, from the dates specified, viz.: —
Grafton— Constable Donald Ross Rowlison, stationed at Coramba, — from the 19th July, 1920.
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 086A
1st Class to ever be Sworn In whilst wearing Summer Uniform. Also had the shortest Initial Training of 1 month. Sworn In on Monday. Started work at their stations on Tuesday.
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9963
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 27 February 1961 ( aged 23 years, 9 months, 18 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 27 March 1961 ( aged 23 years, 10 months, 18 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Service: From 27 February 1961to17 October 1991 = 30 years, 7 months, 20 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 54 years, 5 months, 8 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 31 years, 7 months, 30 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
Class 086 – Redfern Police Academy – Secondary Training. Warwick HENSLEY
Class 086 – Redfern Police Academy – Secondary Training. Here is a photo from 1962, us poor lot going to Redfern Police Academy after probation finished.
Names I can remember, John McInerney # 9937, Warren McKINNON # 9971, Ron Bloxham # 9894, Warwick Hensley # 9963, E.B. Russell Cox # 9927, Cec Shears # 9876, Kneeling down are Tony Lannan # 9896, Floyd Ballard # 9912, Kevin Wales # 9910, R. Northcott # 9948.
First class to get the ‘new’ summer uniform.
Born: Sunday 9 May 1937
Died on: Friday 16 June 2023
Age: 86 years, 1 month, 7 days
Organ Donor: No ( Age prohibitive )
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 22 June 2023 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Park, Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, NSW
Manning – Great Lakes PAC will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour
Sergeants Course Redfern 12/2/79 to 30/3/79 – Back Row (L to R) John Dooley, Clem Rankin, Alan Hines, Ron Hockey, Brian Mays, Noel Parkinson, Mick Knight, Ron Rogerson.
Middle Row Col Campbell, Laurie Carroll, Mike Stephens, Len Maloney, Col Wedderburn, John Wakefield, Gary Jennings
Front Row Ian Campbell, Barry Cafe, Alex Morton (Instructor), Trevor Thompson (Instructor), Warwick Hensley, Jude Maloney, Bill Shute.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Thursday 12 April 1990 (No.49), page 3184
NOTICE of intended distribution of estate.— Any person having any claim upon the estate of Nellie Mary Hensley, late of 63 George Street, Inverell, widow, in the State of New South Wales, who died on 13th February, 1989, must send particulars of his claim to the Executors, Warrick Edmund Tom Hensley and Robert Paul Goodyer, care of Avern McIntyre & Co., Solicitors, Avern Chambers, 3 Rivers Street, Inverell, N.S.W. 2360 (D.X. 6153, Inverell ), tel.: (067)22 2922, within two (2) calendar months from publication of this notice. After that time the executors may distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the Claims of which at the time of distribution they have notice. Probate was granted in New South Wales on 10th May, 1989. AVERN McINTYRE & CO., Solicitors, Avern Chambers, 3 Rivers Street, Inverell, N.S.W. 2360 (D.X. 6153, Inverell ), tel.:(067)22 2922.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 14 February 1975 (No.35), page 480
APPOINTMENTS
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing District preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Mudgee.— Senior Constable Warrick Edmund Tom Hensley, stationed at Gulgong during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Royston John Mclntyre, from 1st December, 1974.
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Loving father and father-in-law to Victoria, Scott and Ange.
Much loved Pop to Lilly, Laura, Kyle, Lachlan, Zane and Jade.
Great grandfather to Byron and Khai.
Family and friends of Michael are warmly invited to attend a celebration of his life this Friday, 16.06.2023 at Greta Workers Club, 2 West St., Greta from 1:00pm.
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Police Academy Class 093 Redfern Police Academy Class 93 Sworn In on Monday 29 October 1962
Story behind any Nickname:
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