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elcome to St John the Evangelist Parish
164 Garfield Road East, Riverstone, NSW 2765
Phone: 9627-1176 Fax: 9627 5363
Email: Stjohns10@bigpond.com
Website: www.stjohnsriverstone.org.au
St John’s School – Phone: 9627 2588
Administrator:Fr Mathew Manjaly Antony
Pastoral Associate:Bro Joseph ByrneFSP
Parish Secretary: Jacinta Sullivan
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Sunday 15 January 2012
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK: ……, Paul Chalmers, ……..
http://stjohnsriverstone.org.au/120115.html
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elcome to St John the Evangelist Parish
164 Garfield Road East, Riverstone, NSW 2765
Phone: 9627-1176 Fax: 9627 5363
Email: Stjohns10@bigpond.com
Website: www.stjohnsriverstone.org.au
St John’s School – Phone: 9627 2588
Administrator:Fr Mathew Manjaly Antony
Pastoral Associate:Bro Joseph ByrneFSP
Parish Secretary: Jacinta Sullivan
St John’s Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
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Sunday 11 March 2012
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E PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: All Souls in Purgatory,
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WE PRAY FOR THE SICK: …….., Paul Chalmers, ………
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 17 December 1973
Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 December 1978
Final Rank: Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Central ( 1975/76 ) 1 Division, Collaroy – Death
Service: From ? ? pre Dec 1973? to 22 July 1981 = 7+ years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Sunday 17 January 1954
Died on: Wednesday 22 July 1981
Cause: Suicide – Service revolver
Event Location: at Collaroy Police Station
Age: 27 yrs 6 mths 5 days
Funeral date: Friday 24 July 1981
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park, 2113
Grave Location: Roman Catholic Lawn, Block 14, Grave 0142
GPS: Longitude: 151.142190 Latitude: -33.789459
BERNARD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *BUT SHOULD BE
Bernie was apparently being ‘interviewed’ inside Collaroy Police Station and when he was left alone in the room, with a loaded gun in a drawer, Bernie has committed suicide with the use of the Service weapon.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ABOUT THIS MAN AND INCIDENT AT THE COLLAROY POLICE STATION
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Saturday 31 March 1900 Page 16 of 22
NORTH COAST ITEMS.
Ex-Constable Hogan died at Lismore on Thursday ( 29 March ).
Nothing further is stated about the matter in this article.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/142013305
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Daniel HOGAN was born circa 1833 in Ireland. He was sworn in on 7/4/1863. From 1863 to 1881 he was stationed at Woodburn (South of Lismore). In 1881 he was transferred to Lismore where he rose to the rank of Chief Constable. He died on 15/03/1900 at his residence at Lismore aged 67. At the time of his death he had a wife and 6 children and one death notice gives his occupation as J.P. http://austcemindex.com/inscription.php?id=8991664
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I first published this Memorial on the 15 May 2013. Revisiting it today ( 28 June 2018 ) sent me back to the NSW Police Cadet website and check out those NSW Police Cadets before him ( 1 – 5 ).
#1 was Leo Parmeter CARTER – Not in 1968 Stud Book
#2 was Athol MacKintosh McPHERSON – Not in 1968 Stud Book
#3 was Alexander McDONALD – Not in 1968 Stud Book
#4 was Norman Allan SOUTER – Not in 1968 Stud Book
#5 was Frederick William TERRY – Not in 1968 Stud Book
In the 1968 “Stud Book” there is no mention of those 5 Cadets. All 6 of these above blokes, together with another 6 blokes ( below ), were the very first NSW Police Cadets in the newly formed system who all walked into the Police Academy on the 12 June 1933.
# 7 was Victor Thomas DAVIS – Not in 1968 Stud Book
# 8 was Herbert Frederick NORTH – Regd # 4104 ( Sgt 1/c in 1968 )
# 9 was Edgar John Franks FISHER – Not in 1968 Stud Book
# 10 was Robert Michael THOMAS – Regd # 4026 ( Sgt 1/c in 1968 )
# 11 was Allan Cameron NISBET – Regd # 3975 ( Sgt 1/c in 1968 )
# 12 was Edgar Russell William WILLIAMS – Regd # 3917 ( Sgt 1/c in 1968 )
As of this date, none of the above – other than Ron Worboys, has been listed as deceased and would now be in their 90’s.
Where are the very first Cadets of the NSW Police Force and what type of careers did they have?
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The Gosford Times & Wyong District Advocate Tuesday 20 February 1951 page 5 pf 8
Vagrancy Charge Dismissed
Mr T. P. Halpin, SM, at Gosford Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, dismissed a charge against Christopher Michael Casey, 20-year-old labourer, of Flinders Street, Coburg, Victoria, of having insufficient means of support.
Constable Ronald Worboys, of Gosford Police, said in evidence that he saw Casey at the Gosford Police Station on February 9 with Constable A. Handcock.
Casey had been brought to the station from Grahame Park, Gosford, where he had intended to spend the night.
He had spent the previous night on the road.
Constable Worboys said Casey told him he had come to Gosford to find work.
He had worked at Port Kembla and Yass for short periods this year but had left because work was too hard.
Casey had 2′ 5d in his possession when arrested.
He had previous convictions.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/167224731
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The Gosford Times & Wyong District Advocate Tuesday 12 February 1952 page 1 pf 8
Charges Follow Finding Of Abandoned Car
Gosford police found a stolen car abandoned in Gosford on Sunday morning and subsequently passed information to Newcastle police which led to an arrest.
Detective R. Worboys and Constable J. Philpott found the car. which was stolen from Collaroy on Sunday night.
Residents of Hill Street advised Gosford police that they had seen two youths get out of the car on Sunday morning.
Detective Worboys and Constable Philpott learned at the Gosford Railway Station that two youths had boarded a north-bound train.
The police officers advised Newcastle police, who arrested two youths at Broadmeadow Railway Station.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/167230254
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The Gosford Times & Wyong District Advocate Tuesday 11 March 1952 page 1 pf 8
Detective Transferred
Detective R. H. Worboys, of the Gosford police, has been notified of his transfer to Cootamundra, where he will be engaged on similar duties.
He expects to leave in two or three weeks. Detective Worboys has been at Gosford for about three years. Constable Cox, of Burwood, will succeed him at Gosford.
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Cootamundra Herald Friday 11 December 1953 page 2 of 4
POLICE SOLVE LOCAL MYSTERY
Cootamundra police were called on yesterday morning to unravel a mystery find by employees of Holme’s Bakery.
Two of the employees, on their way to work at about 7am, found in the lane behind the bakery a man’s watch, hat, packet of cigarettes, tobacco pouch, pencil and a small purse, lying near a pool of blood.
Fearing foul play, they called the police, and Detective Senior Constable Worboys and Senior Constable Lynch were quickly on the scene.
After making exhaustive enquiries with Constable Hickson, the property was identified as belonging to a 46 year old man who said that he had been drunk the night before and must have fallen over and forgot to pick up his belongings.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/138514556
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Further reading – but not limited to:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/167111872
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/138553540
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/138516167
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/138515310
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WEBSTER, Kenneth C (K.C.)
Passed away on May 6, 2015.
Relatives and friends of Kenneth are invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the Northcliffe Chapel of Hansen & Cole, 634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange on Wednesday May 13, 2015 commencing at 12 noon.
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Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 31 July 1972
Probationary Constable – appointed 11 September 1972
Constable – appointed 11 September 1973
Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 September 1977
Senior Constable – appointed 11 September 1981
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1987
Senior Sergeant – appointed 28 August 1996
Final Rank: Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, 24 Division ( Sutherland ), Miranda,
28 July 1974 transferred to the metropolitan special traffic patrol car crew until 30 September 1975,
East Maitland ( G.D’s ),
Maitland ( G.D’s from 25 June 1988 ),
Patrol Tactician – Cessnock ( 28 August 1996 – ),
Sector Supervisor – Cessnock
Service: From 31 July 1972 to 25 October 1999 = 27 years, 2 months, 24 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 14 December 1988
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1999
1989 commendation for his devoted duty during the Newcastle earthquake.
Born: Sunday 13 March 1949
Died on: Monday 25 October 1999
Cause: Fatal heart attack in the meal room of Cessnock Police Station
Age: 50 years, 7 months, 12 days
Funeral date: Thursday 28 October 1999
Funeral location: the church his father helped build in Mayfield.
Buried at: Cremated at Beresfield Crematorium, NSW
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DAVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
As of May 2021, Dave Bell is still NOT Mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra.
Senior Sergeant Dave Bell was the Sector Supervisor at Cessnock Police Station.
On Monday 25 October 1999 he suffered a fatal heart attack in the meal room while he, Senior Constable Mick Wood & Constable Tracey Ward were having morning tea together.
Dave is still not on the list for remembrance day, despite numerous requests/inquiries with Northern Region.
Newcastle Herald
Thursday April 6, 2000
FIFTY Lower Hunter police and community members were honoured yesterday in a ceremony at Maitland Town Hall.
Awards were presented to several officers for bravery and outstanding policing, and to members of the community who have given up their time to help the police.
Hunter Region police commander Terry Collins presented six officers with the first clasp to the National Medal, recognising 25 years service, including a posthumous honour to Senior Sergeant Dave Bell, who died on duty at Cessnock last October.
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| Speakers | Hickey Mr Kerry; Whelan Mr Paul |
| Business | Private Members Statements, Condolence |
28 October 1999
Mr HICKEY (Cessnock) [11.45 a.m.]: I bring to the attention of honourable members the death of Senior Sergeant Dave Bell at Cessnock police station on Monday 25 October. I extend my sincere sympathies to his wife, Noelene, and their four daughters. The Cessnock community has lost a truly remarkable police officer who was extremely dedicated to his position as team co-ordinator and worked very hard building up the morale of the men around him. I first met Dave Bell at the Cessnock police station in early April and was impressed by his positive attitude to his team and his devotion to the community. He was quick to point out that if any problems existed with manning levels, as had been constantly heralded by the former Mayor of Cessnock, Merv Pine, those problems lay with District Inspector Phelps for not allocating the necessary manpower to Cessnock.
Merv Pine’s continued concern in itself had placed pressure upon those at the Cessnock police station to perform above and beyond the normal benchmark, first to appease the mayor and, second, to avoid pressure being applied to the men at the station. Dave Bell raised the issues that I had referred to him: the manning of the station and police carrying out the duties of corrective services officers during court sitting days. He suggested that it would be more beneficial for front-line policing if those duties were returned to corrective services officers.
While being shown around the station by Dave I asked him about the job of escorting prisoners from the holding bays to the court, which I considered left the police in a dangerous situation. Dave was concerned about the safety of the officers but suggested that I should raise the matter with the Minister and the department. Dave Bell’s record shows clearly what the community knew already: that he was a dedicated officer.
Senior Sergeant David Bell joined the New South Wales Police Service on 31 July 1972. After attending the Redfern academy he was stationed at No. 24 division and later worked at Miranda, where he performed highway patrol and general duties. He was promoted to the rank of constable on 11 September 1973. On 28 July 1974 Senior Sergeant Bell was transferred to duty on the metropolitan special traffic patrol car crew, and performed duties in that role until 30 September 1975, when he accepted a transfer to Maitland highway patrol. In 1977 he was promoted to the rank of constable first-class, and he devoted 11 years to this specialist class of duty. In 1981 he was promoted to the rank of senior constable.
Senior Sergeant Bell transferred to East Maitland police station in a general duties role, and in the same year achieved the rank of sergeant third-class. On 25 June 1988 he was transferred to Maitland station, where he served the community for eight years. On 14 December 1988 he received the National Medal, which rewarded him for 15 years of police service. The following year he received a commendation for his devoted duty during the Newcastle earthquake. On 28 August 1996 Sergeant Bell was promoted to the rank of senior sergeant when he took up the position of patrol tactician at Cessnock police station. He later performed general duties.
At the time of his passing Senior Sergeant David Bell was stationed at Cessnock station as the team co-ordinator for all staff at Cessnock and outlying stations. Affectionately referred to by police and colleagues as “Dave“, Senior Sergeant Bell had a unique form of respect from police of all ranks. He was a great believer in preserving the traditional ideals, attitudes and respect instilled in police during their early police days. He shared a concern for each and every person at the station, as well as the community in general. His workmates have described him as a true gentleman and scholar.
In the short time I knew Dave, I realised that was completely true. He expected from his troops a high standard of professionalism but showed equal fairness in his discipline. Nothing was a problem to him, especially when it came to his men. His door was open at all times to anyone with a concern or problem, and his confidentiality was always assured to all. I believe that, because of Dave Bell’s service to the Cessnock community, his memory should be highlighted.
Mr WHELAN (Strathfield – Minister for Police) [11.50 a.m.]: The untimely passing of Sergeant David Bell at the age of 50 is tragic. It is, indeed, a great tragedy for his wife, Noelene, and his four daughters and granddaughter. David was much loved, not only by his family but by everyone who serves in the Police Service in the area in which he worked. He was a great and strong member of the community. Yesterday I spoke to his widow and expressed sympathy for the untimely loss of such a dedicated officer. It appears to be true that the harder one works the more dedicated one becomes and that often leads to an early and untimely death. That seems to be what happened in this case.
Dave worked very hard in both the community and the Police Service. He was well respected and revered by other police for the work he did. This is a sad time. Such is the depth of feeling in the community about the untimely passing of such a wonderful police officer who was dedicated to law enforcement in New South Wales and spent so much time looking after the community that I have asked the Deputy-Speaker to represent me at Dave’s funeral today. He will be sadly missed by everyone in the New South Wales Police Service.