Bruce passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Friday morning and, although the cause is unknown, it is believed that he simply died from natural causes.
Bruce wished to be cremated and that his ashes be scattered in his garden at the family home.
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Dearest Pam, Michelle & Colin,
So sad for the loss of Bruce. Such a wonderful life companion and dad. Sending our love and deepest sympathies.
Lois, Peter and family
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Thursday 14 February 1974, page 10
Man had gun, police say
SYDNEY, Wednesday, –
A man involved in a ” violent incident ” at Kirribilli yesterday was charged in North Sydney Court today with possessing an unlicensed revolver and with two counts of housebreaking at Kirribilli.
He was Mr Leos Buschenhagen, 26, plumber, of Bondi.
One charge alleged that he had in his possession yesterday at Kirribilli a .45 calibre Webley revolver without holding a licence.
The others alleged that: At Kirribilli yesterday he broke and entered the dwelling house of Alan Marshall in Carrabella Street, and stole a TV set, a pair of binoculars, 107 LP records, a travelling case and 13 bottles of spirits.
At Kirribilli yesterday he broke and entered the dwelling house of Lurline Caffrey in Carrabella Street and stole a TV set, cassette recorder, transistor radio, record player, clock, 12 sets of records, a pair of sheets and a pillowcase.
Mr Buschenhagen was led into court in-handcuffs.
Mr Evans adjourned the matter to February 21 and refused bail.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Wednesday 13 February 1974, page 7
Man shot by police to be charged
SYDNEY. Tuesday. – A 24-year-old man will be charged when he leaves hospital tomorrow after being shot by a policeman at Kirribilli today.
The man underwent surgery at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital tonight. A police constable required several stitches in a cut hand after the incident.
Constable J. Murray and Senior Constable B. E. Link were investigating an alleged break and enter in a block of flats in Kirribilli, when a man armed with a .38 pistol ran out and grappled with Constable Murray before forcing him to walk to where Constable Link had handcuffed his companion.
Detectives said the man forced Senior Constable Link to release the handcuffed man. Constable Murray tried to take the gun and cut his hand. The man carrying the gun was shot in the elbow as he and his companion ran off.
Another police officer found the men in a lavatory in a nearby apartment block.
North Sydney detectives charged a 24-year-old man tonight with escaping from lawful custody, having an unlicensed pistol, breaking, entering and stealing and three charges of aggravated assault.
Plain Clothes Constable Handran was fatally shot by Tony Leif Dolerud at Wynnum, Brisbane on 29 June 1989 while attending a serious domestic dispute in company of his partner Plain Clothes Constable ( Stephen ) Clarey ( 24 ).
Dolerud had earlier stabbed his wife in an argument and, as a friend tried to take her to safety, armed himself with a high powered rifle and began firing indiscriminately into the street.
Plain Clothes Constable Handran was fatally shot as he alighted from the police vehicle outside the man’s unit. Constable Clarey was also shot as he took shelter behind the police vehicle.
Dolerud later took his own life ( suicide ) after killing his two-year-old daughter. Four others were wounded.
On Monday 3 July 1989 Brett Handran’s family were joined by a large contingent of his colleagues including senior officers of the New South Wales, Victorian and Australian Federal Police Forces.
The Service was conducted at the Queensland Police Academy Chapel with full police honours.
BRISBANE: On the day that all the headlines were about the Fitzgerald report and its recommendations for massive changes to the Queensland police force, not many would have been thinking of Constable Brett Timothy Handran, 23, who was gunned down last Thursday when he went to investigate a domestic dispute.
His funeral was held an hour after the first embargoed copies of the Fitzgerald inquiry report were handed to state Cabinet and journalists yesterday.
More than 300 police and mourners attended the 10am service.
Constable Handran was shot through the heart at a block of welfare flats in the bayside suburb of Wynnum.
The man who shot him also killed a little girl and then himself.
Four people were injured, including another officer, Constable Stephen Clarey, 24.
The Minister for Police, Russell Cooper, told the congregation, “I express deep regret at the loss of a loved one and a fellow officer.”
Among the mourners were police representatives from NSW, Victoria and the ACT. The Queensland police contingent was headed by Acting Commissioner Ron Redmond.
Some officers at yesterday’s service could not hide their frustration over Constable Handran‘s death, at a time when police morale had taken a battering.
“If only people could accept that we are proud of our job,” one officer said. “You get abused when you hand out a traffic ticket, but there are a lot a crazies running around and it’s the police who are expected to bring them in.”
Constable Handran, a single father, was attached to the Juvenile Aid Bureau. He and Constable Clarey were in Wynnum on another police matter and were the first to respond to the emergency call.
Last week, as police gathered up their equipment and prepared to leave the scene of the Wynnum shootings, one officer said, “Constable Handran will be buried on Monday, the same day the Fitzgerald report is released. Guess which story will get the biggest headlines?”
BRISBANE: The Queensland Government has been criticised for not providing police with bullet-proof vests following a shooting in suburban Wynnum yesterday in which three people were killed.
A two-year-old girl and an unarmed policeman were shot dead outside a flat in Carmichael Court by a man who later turned a rifle on himself and committed suicide.
Police said the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute.
The Opposition spokesman on police affairs, Terry MacKenroth, said every police car in the state should have at least two vests in it to protect officers called to emergency situations such as yesterday’s siege.
“Mr. Cooper, along with every other Ahern Government minister, including Deputy Premier Bill Gunn and the Premier himself, must take the blame for the death of a young police officer today,” he said.
Liberal leader Angus Innes said the Government had promised two years ago to provide police with bullet-proof vests.
He said that it was only in June this year that 1400 bullet-proof vests for police had been finally approved.
“Police know that they are more likely to be killed attending a domestic disturbance than in any other area of police work,” Mr Innes said. .
“The minister for Police, Russell Cooper, said last night that he had ordered a meeting today with Acting Police Commissioner Don Braithwaite to investigate the incident.
“Police said a man, a woman and two children had gone to the Wynnum flat, occupied by the woman’s former de-facto husband, to collect some of the woman’s property.
Police believe an argument started, which resulted in the woman being stabbed several times in the back, chest and arm.
As she fled with her male companion the man in the flat fired a rifle from an upstairs bedroom window, wounding the man in the back.
Police said as the couple drove to a nearby doctor’s surgery for help, a woman neighbour apparently attempted to carry the injured woman’s two-year-old daughter to safety.
The gunman fired another shot from the bedroom window, killing the girl and injuring the woman.
They said two plain-clothed officers from the Juvenile Aid Bureau who were in the area went to investigate.
The gunman then opened fire on the officers as they left their car and 23-year-old Constable Brett Timothy Handran was shot in the back and later died in hospital.
His partner, Constable Stephen Clarey, 24, suffered a bullet graze to the head and was not expected to be detained in hospital overnight.
The woman, her male companion and the female neighbour were also being treated in hospital.
A police spokesman said when the Tactical Response Unit arrived, they were told an eight month-old baby boy was still in the flat with the gunman.
They forced entry through the kitchen and rescued the baby, who was crawling on the floor.
About 45 minutes later police again entered the flat and found the gunman dead in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head.
A man with a baby in his arms runs from the siege area.
14.8 metre Norman R Wright and Sons fast patrol launch, triple diagonal planked hull with a dynel sheath. Powered by twin 420 hp Detroit 6v 92 series motors.
‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘
Brett T Handran II
BRETT T. HANDRAN II – 2009
The Brisbane based ‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘ was delivered to the Queensland Police Service in March 2009.
Built at a cost of over $1m, and one of three similar vessels (‘W.CONROY V’, ‘LYLE M. HOEY IV’ ), the ‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘ was built by Austral at their Margate shipyard just south of Hobart, Tasmania.
The ‘BRETT T. HANDRAN II‘ is a 22 metre aluminium catamaran powered by two MTU Series 60 diesel engines, each rated at 499kw, with Twin Disc Quickshift MGX-51355C gearboxes driving two Bruntons five-bladed fixed pitch propellers giving a maximum speed of 26 knots (cruise speed 20 knots) and a maximum range of approximately 900 nautical miles.
FROM THE VAULT – Star of Courage: Constable Robert Rodgers
Robert Rodgers joined the Queensland Police as Constable number 5904 on 10 October 1986. He served at the following stations: City; Mooroka; Brisbane Mobile Patrols; Inala, Brisbane CIB and Wynnum and retired on 7 February 1990.
On 29 June 1989Constable Robert Rodgers and Senior Constable Peter Edwards of the Wynnum Police, were told to attend an incident at Carmichael Court where a man was going berserk with a gun and where several persons had been shot, including Plain Clothes Constable Brett Handran. Rodgers and Edwards arrived at Carmichael Court, alighted from the vehicle and took cover. Constable Rogers ascertained from local residents the approximate location of the gunman and learned that a child and woman had been shot.
Constable Rogers found a position of safety close to the gunman’s location and communicated with the man to negotiate access to the wounded people. Without thought for his own safety, Constable Rogers successfully removed the child and woman from harm’s way. Constable Rodgers was awarded the Star of Courage on 18 April, 1991 for displayed conspicuous courage.
The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. It is the second highest Australian Bravery Decoration. Only four Queensland Police officers have been in receipt of the Star of Courage since the award was established in February 1975.
Australian Bravery Decorations date from the establishment of the Australian honours system in. The Group Bravery Citation was added in 1990. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community. There are four levels of decoration:
Cross of Valour (CV)
Star of Courage (SC)
Bravery Medal (BM)
Commendation for Brave Conduct
The book – BRAVE, written by Mark Whittaker and first published in 2011 by Pan MacMillan Australia P/L also goes into further detail about this event.
Ian William DUERS
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Ian William DUERS
Late of ?
Redfern Police Academy Class # 132
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 15475[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 11 September 1972
Late of Coledale formerly of Bankstown & Wentworth Falls.
Dearly beloved Husband of Patricia.
Cherished Dad & Father in law of Alison (dec), Lisa & Darren, Kylee & Clinton.
Adored Poppy of Harry, Charlotte, William, Lachlan, Georgia and Jackson.
Will be sadly missed by his Sister Peg & her husband Lindsay and Brother Eric & his wife Edith and their families.
Cherished Uncle & beloved friend to many.
Aged 73 Years
Will Be Forever In Everyones Hearts
The relatives and friends of Murray are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at the Woronora Cemetery, South Chapel 121 Linden Street, Sutherland on Monday 6th February, 2017 commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the Chapel service the Funeral will proceed to the adjoining cemetery for burial.
In lieu of flowers donations are invited to Parkinsons NSW, a bowl will be provided at the Chapel door.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Patricia and the extended families. I will surely miss the truly lovable and kind person that Murray was. Both he and Patricia have helped and offered kindness to me in my time of need.
Al Tudorin
February 03, 2017
To Dear Pat
I have just heard the news of Murray’s passing & my heartfelt condolences to you & your family Pat. My prayers are with you at this time.
Audrey Hyland
February 04, 2017 | Campbelltown, NEW SOUTH WALES
Fond memories of a holiday in Tahiti with Murray & Pat after I left News Ltd. Murray always had a joke for me every day ! The coconut bra was one ! Also memories of Murray doing his triathlon at Forster. He always gave his best ! RIP .
* * * I shed a tear as I announce that our former President, loyal member, Foster Ironman, old mate and nature’s gentleman, Murray Anderson was freed from his physical shell, which although was once a source of pride and enjoyment had become his prison.
Muzza passed away at 8:30pm yesterday 26th January, 2017.
Our deepest condolences go out to Patricia and his extended family.
Douglas Arthur TRINDER
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Douglas Arthur TRINDER
Late of Osborne Park, W.A.
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 5316
Rank: Constable – Retired
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 27 June 1925
Died on: Wednesday 8 February 2017
Age: 91
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 14 February 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Bunbury Crematorium
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
TRINDER:
WA POLICE UNION
Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Douglas Arthur Trinder 5316 at the Bunbury Crematorium on Tuesday (14.02.2017) at 1.00pm.
My sympathy to Doug’s Family. An extremely valuable friend of Myself & wife Connie on our arrival from Kalgoorlie in 1964. Doug was one of the better players for our Bunbury Braves ( Club ) and the Bunbury combined sides in Baseball.
Doug, as as a Traffic Officer was of great assistance to our 3 eldest sons during their early driver days.
Goodbye Doug, you leave us with fond memories.
DOUG’S family,
My apology for non-attendance at the Funeral Service for Doug.
An out of town medical appointment, prior impending surgery is the reason.
My two long time friends, Doug and Joan, together again now. I will remember you both, your kindness and hospitality during my many visits from Perth to Bunbury.
Loved Father and Father-in-law of Stephen and Vanessa.
Cherished Grandfather of Shakira, Clinton, Mariel, Kameron and Chelsea.
Loved Great Grandfather of Bonnie and Scarlett.
Forever in our hearts, together with Mum again.
February 11, 2017
TRINDER (Doug):
Dearest Dad to Adele and Chris, adored Poppy to Paige and Chris, Courtney, Richard and Baby Norrish and Nash (young’n).
“Love you more … No, I love you more” xxx
February 11, 2017
TRINDER (Douglas Arthur):
27.6.1925 – 07.02.2017
One of a kind, still loved, still missed every single day.
R.I.P Dad.
All our love Marilyn Neil Reece Summa Trent Emma Georgie Kaiya Jessie Natalie and Benjamin
February 11, 2017
TRINDER (Douglas ):
Fond memories of our days in Kellerberrin.
Sympathy to all the family.
Kevin and Betty Kent
February 10, 2017
TRINDER (Douglas Arthur):
Rest in peace our Uncle.
IT is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Kenneth Besson of Kellerberrin was appointed Traffic Inspector to the Kellerberrin Road Board at a meeting of the Board held on the 14th of September, 1960.
The appointment of Mr. D. A. Trinder is hereby cancelled.
IT is hereby notified for general information that Douglas Arthur Trinder, of Kellerberrin, is appointed Traffic Inspector for the Kellerberrin Road Board.
IT is hereby notified for general information, that Douglas Arthur Trinder was appointed Traffic Inspector for the Tammin Road District at a meeting of the Board held on the 15th August, 1952.
page 22 of 36 – Government Gazette, W.A. 29 August 1952
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Barry John O’BRIEN
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Barry John O’BRIEN
aka The Mukhtar of Corrimal
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Academy – Redfern – “possibly” Class 036
Regd. # 7680
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 4 January 1954 ( 19 years, 7 mths & 27 days old )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 January 1969
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 10 March 1977
Stations: ?, Snowy Mountains during the Snowy Mtn Hydro Scheme, O.I.C. – Corrimal ( 1980’s )
Service: From? ? pre January 1954? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( Sgt )
Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992 ( SenCon )
On 14 April 1971: Commended: Det Sgt 3/c W.B.R. Boyd ( # 4708 ), Sgt 3/c B.J. O’BRIEN ( # 7680 ), Det SenCon Gyula KOVACS( # 8615 ), Cst P.R. PIPER( # 13059 ) & Cst H.G. Tunnicliff ( # 13369 ), for courage and initiative displayed in the handling of and dismantling of a skilfully assembled imitation bomb at Corrimal High School on 12 October 1970, after an Army bomb disposal expert refused to touch the device because it was too dangerous to handle. Signed: F. J. Hanson, Commissioner of Police.
Born: Tuesday 8 May 1934
Died on: Saturday 4 November 2006
Age: 72 years, 5 months, 27 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Wollongong Memorial Gardens, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley, NSW
I ( Ron Alexander ) worked with Bruce at the North Sydney Highway Patrol (1984 – 1987). In 1985, Bruce and I were selected to participate in the development of a trial (4 day) Anti-Terrorist driving course at the Police Driving School, St. Ives, as the Highway Patrol was used for mobile security details. The powers to be wanted to provide a higher level of protection for visiting Heads of State and NSW Governor.
Bruce was diagnosed with cancer sometime after that and later transferred to Engadine HWP. I understand that Bruce continued to work through his treatment, until he could no longer perform his duties, due to the illness.
When Bruce was on Roster, everyone wanted to work with him.
Bruce had an infectious smile, causing all who saw it to smile back. He was a loyal colleague and his word was his bond.
It was a sad day when he passed. His wife Judith Louise SPADARO only recently passed away, July 2017.
Kind regards,
Ron Alexander
Retd Sgt NSW Police
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George Patulla BROWN OAM
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George Patulla BROWN OAM
Late of North Richmond
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7483
Rank: Probationary Constable – “about” January 1953
Sergeant 3rd Class – Retirement
Stations: ?, Braidwood ( Cst 1/c in early 1960’s ), Wee Waa ( SenCon in late 1960’s ), Blacktown – Retirement
Service: From? ? ? to 24 October 1974= 21 years Service
Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 26 January 1988 in recognition to service to the community welfare
My sympathy to Doug’s Family. An extremely valuable friend of Myself & wife Connie on our arrival from Kalgoorlie in 1964. Doug was one of the better players for our Bunbury Braves ( Club ) and the Bunbury combined sides in Baseball.
Doug, as as a Traffic Officer was of great assistance to our 3 eldest sons during their early driver days.
Goodbye Doug, you leave us with fond memories.