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Barry John O’BRIEN

Barry John O’BRIEN

Late of Pt Stephens, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Academy – Redfern – Class # 042

Regd. #  8192

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on 18 July 1955 ( 26 years & 25 days old )

Probationary Constable – appointed 29 August 1955 ( 26 years, 2 mths, 6 days old )

Senior Constable – appointed 29 August 1966

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Inspector – Retirement

Stations:  Communications Branch ( Entire Service ) – Retirement

ServiceFrom 18 July 1955 to  23 December 1986 = 31 years, 5 months & 5 days Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   Sunday  23 June 1929

Died on:   Monday  21 May 2018

Age:  88 years,  10 months,  28 days

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday  1 June 2018 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:   France Family Funeral Chapel, 45 Stockton St, Nelson Bay

Funeral Parlour:  France Family Funeral Chapel

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

 

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


 

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All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.

The O’Brien family have accepted an offer of police involvement at the funeral service. The Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will provide uniformed personnel to attend the service.


O’BRIEN Barry John

21st May 2018

Aged 88 Years

Of Regis, Port Stephens

Dearly loved husband of Shirley (dec’d),

loved father and father-in-law of Annie and James, Pamela and David, John and Liz, Colleen and Malcolm

and a much loved grandfather and great grandfather.

Family and Friends are invited to attend BARRY’s Funeral Service to be held in the France Family Funeral Chapel, 45 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay on FRIDAY 1/6/2018 at 10.30am.

Published in Port Stephens Examiner on May 31, 2018

http://tributes.portstephensexaminer.com.au/obituaries/portstephensexaminer-au/obituary.aspx?n=barry-john-obrien&pid=189133342&fhid=31487

Barry O’BRIEN was a class mate back in 1955, My reg.No.8167 his 8192.

Barry had just came out of the RAN and back from Korea. I think he did his Radio Techs license in the Navy and served with my brother (also a Sparky) on the HMAS Sydney.

Barry never wore a uniform and went straight into the Communication section where he served his whole service.

I think you will find he and Bruce Waters kicked off the BAS Section in Redfern back in the 60s.

Has the same name as my old mate Barry John (Muktah) O’BRIEN from Fairy Meadow.

This is the only photo I have of him, taken out of our class photo.





Michael Thomas DeCourcey O’BRIEN

Michael Thomas DeCourcey O’BRIEN

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘Q‘  6158

For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank:  Probationary Constable – Death

Stations:  Central – 1 Division – Death

ServiceFrom  17 March 1891  to  31 May 1891 = 6 WEEKS Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   ? ? c1865 – Ireland

Died on:   Sunday  31 May 1891 about 1pm at Sydney Hospital

Age:  25

Cause:   Horse accident – struck by horse and run over by buggy

Event location:  Goulburn St & George St, Sydney CBD

Event date:  Saturday  30 May 1891 about 8am

Funeral date:   Wednesday  3 June 1891

Funeral location:   Rookwood Necropolis

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Catholic Section, Sec M1, FF, 144

Grave location

Memorial located at:   ?

Sacred to the Memor of Constable M. T. De Courcey O'BRIEN  Native of Limerick, Ireland Aged 25 years Killed in the execution of his duty at Sydney 30 May 1891 R.I.P.

Sacred to the Memor of Constable M. T. De Courcey O'BRIEN  Native of Limerick, Ireland Aged 25 years Killed in the execution of his duty at Sydney 30 May 1891 R.I.P.

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Kevin Banister
NSW Fallen Police FB Group   Thursday  31 May 2018

Probationary Constable Michael Thomas DeCourcey O’BRIEN
Born c1865 Ireland.
Died 31/5/1891 aged 26. About 8am on Saturday 30 May, 1891 Probationary Constable O’Brien was on duty in the vicinity of Goulburn and George Streets, Sydney when he attempted to stop a runaway horse and buggy. As he did so he was struck by the horse, knocked to the ground, and was run over by the buggy. He was taken to the Sydney Hospital suffering from extensive head injuries however he passed away about 1pm the following day. He was in the Police for only 6 weeks.  He was a single man.

A number of newspaper reports state that he had a large funeral attended by many Police from the Inspector General down with a long Police procession leaving from Sydney hospital where he died from his injuries.
According to the SMH 2/6/1891 the funeral was to leave the Sydney Hospital at 1.30pm on 3/6/1891 for the Necropolis (Rookwood). (Catholic Section) O’Brien, Michael Thomas, 03 Jun 1891, 26, SEC*M1*FF**144.

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Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Monday 1 June 1891, page 4


 

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1891.

CONSTABLE Michael Thomas O’Brien, who was injured in George-street on Saturday morning whilst attempting to arrest the progress of a runaway horse, died in the Sydney Hospital yesterday afternoon.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13826481

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Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Monday 1 June 1891, page 5


the late constable O’Brien.

The Inspector-General of Police has received with extreme concern the report of the death of Constable Thomas De Coursey O’Brien, which adds another number to the honorable list of the police who have sacrificed their lives in the execution of their duty, the force and the public having in this instance lost the services of a promising and efficient officer.

Mr. Fosbery desires that every respect may be shown at the deceased’s funeral by the attendance of as many of his officers and comrades as can be safely spared from duty.

Mr. Fosbery will be present himself.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228177990

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Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Monday 1 June 1891, page 6


STOPPING A RUNAWAY.

A Constable Injured.

In his efforts to stop a runaway this morning Constable O’Brien, of No. 1 Station, was somewhat seriously injured. He was on duty in George-street, and when passing the tobacco shop of Messrs. Craig and Aitken a horse attached to a cart belonging to the firm bolted; owing to someone throwing a cracker in front of the animal.

Immediately the runaway made off O’Brien started in pursuit; and, catching up to the horse, seized hold of the reins, when, through the animal swerving, the constable was struck in the chest by the shaft and knocked down.

Before the officer could regain his feet the wheels passed over his body, and O’Brien was left lying on the ground seriously hurt. On being admitted to the Sydney Hospital the victim was seen to have received one or two very nasty scalp wounds, in addition to being seriously injured about the chest and body.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228177996

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Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Thursday 4 June 1891, page 6


FUNERAL OF THE LATE CONSTABLE O’BRIEN.

The funeral of the late Constable O’Brien, who succumbed in the Sydney Hospital on Sunday to injuries received the previous day, in a plucky attempt to stop a runaway in George-street, took place this afternoon.

Though only a recent addition to the force, O’Brien had placed himself on the most friendly terms with men and officers alike, and the young fellow’s frank and jovial disposition won what it merited — the high esteem and respect of every comrade.

The funeral, which started from the hospital, was numerously attended, and among those who paid the last tribute to the memory of the deceased were the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. E. Fosbery), Mr. Superintendent Read and nearly all the inspectors of the metropolitan divisions.

About 100 constables walked on foot, preceding the hearse, while about an equal number, including commissioned and non commissioned officers, brought up the rear in cabs and other vehicles. Immediately following the hearse were two mourning couches containing the brother and more intimate friends of the deceased.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228176420

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Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931), Thursday 4 June 1891, page 6


Yesterday’s Brevities

Constable O’Brien, who was knocked down in attempting to stop a runaway horse on Saturday, and who succumbed to his injuries in the Sydney Hospital on Sunday, was buried at the Roman  Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, today.

The Inspector-General of Police, the superintendent, a number of inspectors, sub-inspectors, and about 150 men attended the funeral, out of respect to the deceased gallant young officer.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/113883023

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Frank EVANS

Frank EVANS

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   ‘ Q ‘  7475

For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank:  Probationary Constable

Stations:  Redfern Police

ServiceFrom  25 January 1900  to  21 April 1900 = 2+ MONTHS Service

Awards:   ?

Born:   ? ? 1875 in Wales

Died on:   Saturday  21 April 1900

Age:  28

Cause:   Accidentally entangled with a rotating circular saw

Event location:  Fresh Food and Ice Company Ltd premises, Harbor and Liverpool Streets, Sydney

Event date:  Saturday  21 April 1900

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Rookwood Necropolis in an unmarked grave

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

 

 [alert_red]FRANK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_red]  * BUT SHOULD BE

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Probationary Constable Frank EVANS
Redfern Police
Industrial Accident
21 April, 1900 – 118 years ago
Resting Place – Unknown

About 6am on 21 April, 1900 the constable was on foot patrol in Liverpool Street, Sydney, near Byrne’s Wharf. He apparently walked into the Fresh Food and Ice Company Ltd premises and while examining large circular saws in operation, his cape was caught by a saw blade and he was dragged onto it and almost cut in half.

The Evening News of 23 April, 1900 reported the constable’s horrific death.

A POLICEMAN’S AWFUL DEATH.

The City Coroner held an inquest on Saturday, at the South Sydney Morgue, concerning the death of Frank Evans, the unfortunate man who, early on Saturday morning, was almost cut in halves by a circular saw at the premises of the Fresh Food and Ice Company, Limited, Harbor and Liverpool Streets.

Sergeant J. H. Day, of No. 2 Station, deposed that deceased was a probationary constable attached to the depot. According to the police records, he was 28 years of age, a native of Wales, and a single man, who had no relatives in the colony.

Witness saw him on duty about ten minutes to 5 on Saturday morning in Liverpool Street, near Byrne’s Wharf, and witness then stationed him opposite the premises of the Fresh Food and Ice Company, in Liverpool Street.

An hour later witness saw the deceased lying dead near an ice-cutting machine in the company’s shed. Deceased, in the sergeant’s opinion was a very intelligent man.

John Harnett, the foreman delivery labourer at the ice-cutting shed, said that on Saturday morning he was in charge of the ice-cutting machines. Deceased got on to the platform on which the saws were working, and walked into the sheds, and looked at the machines. He afterwards stooped down, and watched the cutting process.

The witness then gave an account of the accident, practically identical with that already published in Saturday’s ‘News.’

Witness did not allow strangers to go into the premises unless on business, but he took no exception to the deceased doing so, as he was a constable.

Prior to the accident witness had no time to warn Evans of his danger, as everything happened so quickly.

The distance between the two sets of saws was about 6ft.

After further evidence of a corroborative character, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that death was due to injuries received by accidentally coming in contact with a circular saw at the works of the Fresh Food and Ice Company, in Liverpool Street.

The constable was born in Wales in 1875 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 25 January, 1900. He was stationed at the Redfern Police Depot.

His death is recorded in the New South Wales Police Gazette of 30 May, 1900.

He is now listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.

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Steven JOHNSON

Steven JOHNSON

AKA  Jonno
Late of Cambewarra, formerly of North Nowra & Orient Point

Goulburn Police Academy Class 241

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   26376

Rank:  P.R.E.P. – Commenced on 30 April 1989

Probationary Constable – appointed 27 October 1989

Peer Support Officer

Senior Sergeant – Coordinator at Leadership Development Directorate, Goulburn ( mid 2000’s ),

Chief Inspector ( Duty Officer ) – appointed 19 October 2008

Chief Inspector ( Duty Officer ) Bowral – Death

Stations?, Education & Development Officer ( EDO ) – Broadway Police Stn ( early 1990’s ), Lake Cargelligo ( mid 1990’s ),

Education & Training Command, Nowra, Lake Illawarra, South Region Officer, Bowral – Death

ServiceFrom  30 April 1989  to  22 May 2018 = 29 years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

National Medal – granted 19 November 2004

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 20 September 2016

Police Service Medal – granted 30 September 2004

25 year – 3rd Clasp to Police Service Medal – granted on 20 September 2016

Born:   5 October 1970

Died on:   Tuesday  22 May 2018

Age:  47

Cause:   Suicide – H

Event location:  Home

Event date:  Tuesday  22 May 2018

Funeral date:   Wednesday  30 May 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location:   Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Rd, Nowra

Funeral Parlour:  Murphy Family Funerals, Nowra

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

2017: Captain of the Shoalhaven LAC Hot Fuzz team, Chief Inspector Steve Johnson have taken part in Movember. Photo: Nicolette Pickard
2017: Captain of the Shoalhaven LAC Hot Fuzz team, Chief Inspector Steve Johnson have taken part in Movember. Photo: Nicolette Pickard

 

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Rob Sasagi Cup flyer 2019 – in support for Steve

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ABC Illawarra Radio Audio files:

Steven JOHNSON

2013: Inspector Steve Johnson and Acting Shoalhaven Local Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Paul Condon
2013: Inspector Steve Johnson and Acting Shoalhaven Local Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Paul Condon

2013: POLAIR 3: Senior crew member John Smith, NSW Police Force Inspector Steve Johnson, pilot Allan Gary and assistant crew Kate Howe at the NSW Police Force open day at Nowra Anglican College on Saturday.
2013:  POLAIR 3: Senior crew member John Smith, NSW Police Force Inspector Steve Johnson, pilot Allan Gary and assistant crew Kate Howe at the NSW Police Force open day at Nowra Anglican College on Saturday.

2017: Shoalhaven Local Area Command Chief Inspector Steve Johnson with some of the guns surrendered locally during the gun amnesty.
2017:  Shoalhaven Local Area Command Chief Inspector Steve Johnson with some of the guns surrendered locally during the gun amnesty.

Steven JOHNSON

SCRUMPTIOUS DELIGHTS: Shoalhaven LAC Chief Inspector Steve Johnson, Senior Constable Brian Balding and Constable Simon French with some of the delights from Thursday’s morning tea.
2016:  SCRUMPTIOUS DELIGHTS: Shoalhaven LAC Chief Inspector Steve Johnson, Senior Constable Brian Balding and Constable Simon French with some of the delights from Thursday’s morning tea.

POSITIVE POLICING: Local Area Commander Superintendent Joe Cassar and customer service duty officer for Shoalhaven Local Area Command Inspector Steven Johnson encourage the community to compliment a cop.
2013: POSITIVE POLICING: Local Area Commander Superintendent Joe Cassar and customer service duty officer for Shoalhaven Local Area Command Inspector Steven Johnson encourage the community to compliment a cop.

Steven JOHNSON

Steven JOHNSON

Steven JOHNSON

Steven JOHNSON

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Steve was an Inspector & Chief Inspector Stationed at Nowra ( Shoalhaven LAC ) and had been on loan to Lake Illawarra LAC, South Region Office and currently at Bowral LAC due to the current restructure of the NSW Police Force.

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No matter your sex,
No matter your age,
No matter your rank,
Suicide just does not discriminate.
Cal

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May you forever Rest In Peace mate.
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Steven Johnson

22nd May 2018
At Home
Late of Cambewarra
Formerly of North Nowra and Orient Point
Beloved soulmate and best friend of Sue
Adored Dad of Flynn (Squishy) and Molly (Pickle)
Sadly missed son and son-in-law of John & Carol, Barry & Judy Turner
Much loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle
The Shoalhaven will be so much poorer for the loss of this incredible, community man

Aged 47 years

Jonno’s funeral service will be held at
The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra
on Wednesday 30th May 2018 at 11:00am
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service for Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Network

Jonno’s family invite you to join them for some light refreshments after the service, in the function room at The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.

THIS WILL NOT BE A FULL POLICE FUNERAL

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/permalink/1146762998798366/

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Steve was always there for his work colleagues and community alike.  He was also an active member and part of the Camp Quality family who was loved by all the companions and campers.
An avid fisherman, Steve often took his mates and kids out fishing.

Chief Inspector Johnson … a True Gentleman and Humanitarian. You will be missed. Thank you for your service.   Rest easy Sir.
Koz
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Death of former Illawarra police officer Steven ‘Jonno’ Johnson shocks community

The Illawarra police community is mourning the sudden loss of a well-loved and respected senior community-based cop.

Chief Inspector Steven “Jonno” Johnson, formerly of Lake Illawarra and the Shoalhaven commands died unexpectedly on Tuesday.

“Jonno will be very much missed by everyone he knew,” a long-time colleague told the Mercury.

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“He was one of those quirky people who would always put a smile on your face by one of his many stories or passions that he was involved with,” the police officer said.

“I don’t think people realise the amount of work he did for the Aboriginal community, for conservation with his fishing and general community causes. He had a strong passion for fishing and if anyone showed a slight inkling of interest he would have them straight on his boat and take them out.

“Jonno was one of those people who got more satisfaction from doing things for others than for himself.”

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Tributes are flowing on Facebook for the 47-year-old officer being remembered “as a legendary and inspirational man”.

Senior Constable Koz Ismail, who worked with Jonno at Lake Illawarra and has produced a video tribute, said his colleague was “a man of endless empathy”.

( see video above )

“He worked for the community, he was an endless supporter of the youth and indigenous youth.

“He was passionate to the case of youth mental health, always put the community and his peers first before himself.

“He was a loving family man, a selfless community man and police officer.”

https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5427025/man-of-endless-empathy-illawarra-cops-death-shocks-police-community/?cs=300

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Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

AKA  Des
Late of Albury

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  15200

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 27 March 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 March 1977

Senior Constable – appointed 27 March 1981

Senior Constable – Retirement

 

Stations:  Newtown ( 1972 to mid 1974 ), North Sydney ( 1974 – 1975 ), Wagga Wagga ( 1975 – 1981 ), Albury PCYC –  Retirement

 

ServiceFrom  ? ? Pre March 1972  to  7 November 2007 = 35 years Service

 

Awards:   National Medal – granted  2 November 1988

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted  28 August 1997

 

Born:   14 August 1951

Died on:   Wednesday  9 May 2018 just after 9pm

Age:  66

Cause:   Cancer

Event location:  Mercy Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Albury

Event date:  Wednesday  9 May 2018

 

Funeral date:   Wednesday  16 May 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location:   Lester & Son Funeral Home, 359 Wantigong St, North Albury

Funeral Parlour:  Lester & Son Funeral Home, North Albury

 

Buried at:   Cremated

 Memorial located at:   ?

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Sharon & Desmond Bruce RESTALL
Sharon & Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Sharon & Desmond Bruce RESTALL

Desmond Bruce RESTALL

1991 <strong>Australian Police Indoor Cricket Titles</strong>, Tasmania. NSW Masters squad. Some legends among us here...!<br /> REAR ROW ( L - R )?, Graham STEVENS, ?, ?, ? FRONT ROW ( L - R )?, Des RESTALL, Bob GARE ( RIP ), Kevin PIPER, ? Although these fellows are in the photo - I don't know who is who.Lester ROBEY, Paul GRECH, Graham STOCKWELL, Graeme PARKER, 'SULLY',
1991 Australian Police Indoor Cricket Titles, Tasmania. NSW Masters squad. Some legends among us here…!
REAR ROW ( L – R ) ?, Graham STEVENS, ?, ?, ? FRONT ROW ( L – R ) ?, Des RESTALL, Bob GARE ( RIP ), Kevin PIPER, ? Although these fellows are in the photo – I don’t know who is who  Lester ROBEY, Paul GRECH, Graham STOCKWELL, Graeme PARKER, ‘SULLY

 

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RESTALL Desmond Bruce

14/8/1951 – 9/5/2018

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Mercy Palliative Care Unit.

Beloved son of William (dec) and Merle.
Brother of Ray (dec), Lyndelle and Noel.
Loving husband and best friend of Sharon.
Loving father and father in law to Lisa, Luke and Nicole, Mikaela and Koden.

Loving poppy to Daveida, Caresse, Georgie, Darcy, Macauley and Leo.

Rest in Peace.

May 14, 2018
To Sharon and the extended Restall families,
Our Deepest Sympathies on the passing of Des, fond memories of our cricketing days at New City. He was one of nature’s gentlemen.
Our thoughts are with you all.
– Ozzie and Di
May 14, 2018
Desmond Restall, deepest sympathies to his wife Sharon and the Restall family.
Des was a member of long standing, past committee member and player at the squash club.
Always a good sport, Des was quick with either a drink or a joke, never taking things too seriously. His energy and drive will be greatly missed.
From the President, on behalf of the SS&A Squash & Racquetball Club members.
May 14, 2018
To Sharon and Family, Deepest sympathy, thinking of you all at this time. A very sad loss of a good mate, all the better for knowing Des.
Ken & Paula Zegiel
May 14, 2018
To Sharon and Family, Our Deepest sympathy, thinking of you all. A very sad loss of a good mate, all the better for knowing Des.
Ken & Paula Zegiel
May 14, 2018
Restall Desmond,
To Sharon, Lisa, Luke, Mikaela and Families.
Deepest Sympathy to you all. It was a pleasure to know Des for many years. What memories we have of the years we worked together at the P C Y C and the netball trips driving the bus to city and country netball carnivals.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Yvonne Jacob and Family
May 13, 2018
Will miss you at the footy always a great judge of fine footy and a dedicated man to the job
May 15, 2018
Restall Des
Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family.
Des was a member of the New South Wales Police Force for over 35 years.
His service to the people of New South Wales was exemplary.
Chairman and Members of the Murray River Retired Police Association.

“We will remember them”

Published in The Border Mail on May 12, 2018

http://tributes.bordermail.com.au/obituaries/bordermail-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=188984571

RESTALL Desmond Bruce

Family and friends of the late Desmond Bruce Restall are invited to attend the celebration of his life which will be held at the Evergreen Chapel, Lester and Son Funeral Home, Cnr of Mate and Wantigong Streets, North Albury on Wednesday 16 May 2018 commencing at 11.00am.

Private cremation

Place your tributes at lesterandson.com.au
Published in The Border Mail on May 12, 2018

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Restall Family  May 11, 2018
RESTALL, Desmond Bruce14/8/1951-9/5/2018Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Mercy Palliative Care Unit. Beloved son of William (dec) and Merle. Brother of Ray (dec), Lyndelle and Noel. Loving husband and best friend of Sharon. Loving father and father in law to Lisa, Luke and Nicole, Mikaela and Koden. Loving poppy to Daveida, Caresse, Georgie, Darcy, Macauley and Leo.Rest in Peace.

 

Marie zagrovic  May 12, 2018

Deepest sympathy to Sharon, Mikaela and family on the loss of Des so sorry to hear the sad news.

Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

 

Anna Sutcliff  May 12, 2018

To Dear Sharon, Mikaela, Luke, Lisa and family,
Thinking of you in this sad time. Your father will be greatly missed.
Lots of love,
Auntie Anna, Allan, Luke and Thomas

Heather Ward  May 13, 2018
Our love to Sharon and family
Till we meet again Des
Love Heather, Garry, Tona, Tilly and Sianna xxxx
Robyn Mathew  May 15, 2018
Dear Sharon, Mikaela, Lisa, Luke and familyThinking of you allLots of LoveRobyn and Bruce Mathew and family
http://lesterandson.com.au/restall/




William EIFFE

William EIFFE

Late of Singleton

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  P 1154

For the purposes of this website ‘P‘ = represents those Police joining Pre 1862 when NSWPF “Officially” commenced

Rank:  Constable

Stations?, Singleton

ServiceFrom  11 August 1857  to  24 January 1867 = 9+ years Service

Awards:   ?

Born:   ? ? 1833 – 1834

Died on:   Thursday  24 January 1867

Age:  33 – 34

Cause:   Shot – accidental

Event location:  between Bendemeer & Tamworth, NSW

Event date:  16 January 1867

Funeral date:   Friday  25 January 1857

Funeral location:   Old Bendemeer Cemetery

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Old Bendemeer Cemetery ( private property and unmarked )

 Memorial located at:   Bendemeer Cemetery, NSW

 

 


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On 16 January 1867 Constable Fyffe was performing gold escort duty on a coach travelling between Bendemeer and Tamworth.
It is thought that the shaking of the coach caused a rifle to accidentally discharge shooting the Constable.
The wounded Constable was left in a shepherd’s hut while the coach continued to Tamworth to obtain medical assistance.
Dr Scott of Tamworth provided assistance for Constable Fyffe however the wound was to prove fatal and he died the following Thursday.
The Constable was born in 1834 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 11 August 1857.
 http://npm.org.au/honour-roll-entry/?eid=3691
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Constable William Eiffe memorial unveiled by Oxley police at Bendemeer Cemetery

A PERMANENT memorial to recognise a fallen officer has been unveiled near Tamworth on the 150th anniversary of his death.

Constable William Eiffe died from a gunshot wound to the thigh on January 24, 1867, and is buried in an unmarked grave in the Bendemeer cemetery.

Oxley police together with Tamworth Regional Council – who helped to construct the memorial – commemorated his career in the force in a service on Tuesday morning.

”It’s a great part of the local history to have this recorded and I think it brings some interest in the local cemetery and the history of Bendemeer,” Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd said.

“And, hopefully for centuries to come, people will be able to come here and look at this and remember what has happened in our past.”

The Singleton-based officer was on a police escort on the night before his death when he was accidentally shot in the leg.

“On the evening of Wednesday the 23rd of January, 1867, there was a gold escort moving through the Moonbi Ranges, approximately seven miles from Bendemeer,” Oxley Sergeant Josh McKenzie said.

“A rain show had caused members of the escort to retreat into the carriage, another member of the escort had handed his rifle to Constable Eiffe, he rested the rifle across his thighs with the butt resting against the side of the coach.

“It is thought that the shaking and bouncing of the carriage has caused the rifle to accidentally discharge, shooting Constable Eiffe in the thigh.”

Constable Eiffe was left at Shepherds Hut nearby and the coach returned to Tamworth.

Memorial service: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd lays a wreath at the unveiling of the plaque at the Bendemeer cemetery. Photos: Breanna Chillingworth<br /> Memorial unveiled: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd with Sergeant Josh McKenzie in Bendemeer.<br />
Memorial service: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd lays a wreath at the unveiling of the plaque at the Bendemeer cemetery. Photos: Breanna Chillingworth
Memorial unveiled: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd with Sergeant Josh McKenzie in Bendemeer.

 

Memorial service: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd lays a wreath at the unveiling of the plaque at the Bendemeer cemetery. Photos: Breanna Chillingworth<br /> Memorial unveiled: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd with Sergeant Josh McKenzie in Bendemeer.<br />
Memorial service: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd lays a wreath at the unveiling of the plaque at the Bendemeer cemetery. Photos: Breanna Chillingworth
Memorial unveiled: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd with Sergeant Josh McKenzie in Bendemeer.

 

Paying tribute: Senior Oxley police, along with officers from Kootingal, Walcha, Nowendoc and Tamworth, pictured with Tamworth councillor Phil Betts.<br />
Paying tribute: Senior Oxley police, along with officers from Kootingal, Walcha, Nowendoc and Tamworth, pictured with Tamworth councillor Phil Betts.

Paying tribute: Senior Oxley police, along with officers from Kootingal, Walcha, Nowendoc and Tamworth, pictured with Tamworth councillor Phil Betts.<br />

Memorial unveiled: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd with Leading Senior Constable Ron Stoltenberg and Cr Phil Betts.<br />
Memorial unveiled: Oxley Acting Superintendent Jeff Budd with Leading Senior Constable Ron Stoltenberg and Cr Phil Betts.

 

William EIFFE Memorial<br /> William is actually buried in an unmarked grave.
William EIFFE Memorial
William is actually buried in an unmarked grave.

William EIFFE Memorial<br /> William is actually buried in an unmarked grave.

William EIFFE Memorial<br /> William is actually buried in an unmarked grave.

William EIFFE Memorial<br /> William is actually buried in an unmarked grave.

“Dr Scott of Tamworth was taken to the hut but unfortunately Constable William EIFFE died from the effects of the gunshot wound at noon on the 24th of January, 1867.”

Acting Superintendent Budd said the service was a reminder of how far the force had come in 150 years.

It is thought that the shaking and bouncing of the carriage has caused the rifle to accidentally discharge.

Sergeant Josh McKenzie

“One of the things that would be a tragedy today is for this to occur and his family to not be supported,” he said. “In the days of Constable William Eiffe, his wife and four children would have been destitute without the support we have today and we should be grateful for that.”

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Of Note:  Searching NSW State Archives & Records on 14 May 2018:
There are NO surnames of FYFFE
There are NO surnames of EFFE
There are NO surnames of EIFFE
There were no Williams born in 1834
There is no Registered number 1154 on that website.  There is 1153 ( Beatty ) and 1155 ( Moloney ) but no 1154
A wildcard search on ‘FFE‘ didn’t reveal any similar names or anyone born in 1834 on THAT website.
Danny Webster notes on 24 January 2017:
He is sometimes referred to as “Fyffe” and “Effe”, however the Registers of Police Employment 1847–1885 provides the spelling as “Eiffe”, his registered number as 1154, the fact that he was married at the time of appointment and that he was a former soldier.
The New South Wales Police Gazettes of 5 March, 1862, 3 April, 1867 (£100 gratuity awarded to his wife), and 3 July, 1867 indicate “Eiffe”.
His death was registered at Armidale as “Eiffe”.
He is incorrectly listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll as William “Effe”.
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This was originally recorded as:

Constable William FYFFE

Accidentally Shot

Tamworth

24 January, 1867

 

On 16 January, 1867 Constable Fyffe was performing gold escort duty on a coach travelling between Bendemeer and Tamworth. It is thought that the shaking of the coach caused a rifle to accidentally discharge, shooting the constable. The wounded constable was left in a shepherd’s hut while the coach continued to Tamworth to obtain medical assistance. Dr Scott of Tamworth provided assistance for the constable, however the wound was to prove fatal and he died the following Thursday. He is sometimes referred to as William Effe.

 

The Sydney Morning Herald dated 25 January, 1867 reported that news from Tamworth had been received that ” Last evening, Constable Fyffe, on gold escort duty, was accidentally shot in the thigh whilst riding in the coach on Moonby Ranges, seven miles from Bendemere. His rifle accidentally discharged, it is supposed, by the shaking of the coach. He was left at a shepherd’s hut. The escort proceeded to Tamworth, and on its arrival there Dr. Scott was immediately started off. Fyffe died from the effects of the wound at noon today. He has left a wife and large family at Singleton.

 

The constable was born in 1834 and joined the police force on 11 August, 1857. In 1862 he became a member of the newly-formed New South Wales Police Force. At the time of his death he was stationed at Singleton.

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Raymond Neville MORRIS

Raymond Neville MORRIS

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  9517[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 2 November 1959

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1965

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  10 May 1975

Stations?, Western District, Springwood – Retirement

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre November 1959  to  11 July 1981 = 21 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   11 April 1935

Died on:   Tuesday  24 April 2018

Age:  83

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday  4 May 2018 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:   Penhall Funerals, 33 William St, Orange, NSW

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

 


[alert_yellow]RAYMOND is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow]  *NEED MORE INFO


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 Nothing further is known about this man at this time.
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080518
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John Lowrey MANUEL

John Lowrey MANUEL

aka  Jed
Late of  ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 102

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  11378

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 11 January 1965 ( aged 26 years, 11 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 22 February 1965 ( aged 27 years, 1 month, 3 days )

Constable – appointed 22 March 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 22 March 1974

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 28 March 1981

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 February 1987

 

Stations?, Revesby, Bankstown ( 19 Division ), Lakemba – Retirement

 

ServiceFrom  11 January 1965  to  8 July 1996 = 31 years, 5 months, 27 days Service

Age at Retirement:  58 years, 5 months, 19 days

Time in Retirement:  21 years, 9 months, 19 days

 

Awards:   National Medal – granted 15 April 1981

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992

 

Born:   Wednesday 19 January 1938

Died on:   Friday  27 April 2018

Age:  80 years, 3 months, 8 days

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

 

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

 

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

 

 

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


 

 Funeral location TBA


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080518




John Henry WILSON

John Henry WILSON

AKA  Jack
Late of Wentworthville

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 2074

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  7999[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 12 April 1955

Senior Constable – appointed 18 July 1966

Final Rank = Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations?, Darlinghurst, George St North, Leeton, Traffic Branch ( 1960’s ),

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre April 1955  to  18 April 1971 16 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   18 January 1930

Died on:   18 April 1971

Age:  41

Cause:   Heart attack

Event location:  Back yard of the family home

Event date:  18 April 1971

Funeral date:   21 April 1971

Funeral location:   ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   Rookwood Cemetery, NSW

Grave location:  Anglican area, Zone D, Section 16B, Grave 1070

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

John Henry WILSON


[alert_yellow]JACK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow]  *NEED MORE INFO

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Jack suffered a sudden and unexpected heart attack.
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Sidney Francis AXAM

Sidney Francis AXAM

Late of Kiama

AKA  Slippery,  Sid

“possibly” Academy Class # 88

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  9931[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 27 February 1961

Was a Detective, or at least a Plain Cloths Constable, in December 1963

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 February 1967

Detective Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 22 May 1977 ( still appeared in the 1979 Stud Book as Sgt 3/c )

Detective

Final Rank – ?

Stations?, Central – 1 Division ( – 1978 – Detectives ), Darlinghurst – 3 Division ( 1978 – 81 – from Plain Cloths to Uniform GD’s ), Manly, Dee Why,

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre February 1961  to  ? ? ?  ( Resigned ) = ? years Service

After his Resignation, Sid worked as an Ordinance Officer with Shellharbour Council for many years

Awards:   National Medal – granted 11 December 1980  ( Det Sgt )

National Police Service Medal – presented 6 September 2016

Born:   6 October 1938

Died on:   Sunday  6 May 2018

Age:  79

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday  11 May 2018 @ 2pm

Funeral location:   Stan Crapp Funerals, 125 Manning St, Kiama

Funeral Parlour:  Stan Crapp Funerals, Kiama

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

Sid AXAM receiving his National Police Service Medal at Retired Police Day - Lake Illawarra Police Station on 8 September 2016 by acting Local Area Commander, Supt. Zoran Dzevlan.
Sid AXAM receiving his National Police Service Medal at Retired Police Day – Lake Illawarra Police Station on 8 September 2016 by acting Local Area Commander, Supt. Zoran Dzevlan.

Sid AXAM receiving his National Police Service Medal at Retired Police Day - Lake Illawarra Police Station on 8 September 2016 by acting Local Area Commander, Supt. Zoran Dzevlan.

Sid AXAM receiving his National Police Service Medal at Retired Police Day - Lake Illawarra Police Station on 8 September 2016 by acting Local Area Commander, Supt. Zoran Dzevlan.

Sidney Francis AXAM
Sid at the Jamberoo 2017 ANZAC day march

 

Sid AXAM
Sid at the 2017 Kiama ANZAC ceremony

 

Sid AXAM at the 100 years of ANZAC ceremony at Kiama - 2015
Sid AXAM at the 100 years of ANZAC ceremony at Kiama – 2015


[alert_yellow]SID is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow]  *NEED MORE INFO

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 Funeral location


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Sid was a Detective with Detective Norman SHEATHER ( NSWPF # 6006 ) and they both worked on the Shooting death of Constable Cyril HOWE at Oaklands on 20 December 1963.
It is said that in 1978 Sid, and Detective Joe PARRINGTON ( “possibly” F.J. Parrington # 6880 ) were the only detectives left who still wore fedoras.
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