” South Australia’s Longest Serving female Police Officer dies “
Regd. # ?
Rank: Constable ( does not appear as though she progressed, Rank wise, past Constable in 41 years. In 2015 she was described as a ” Career Constable ” )
Stations: ?, Adelaide CIB, Victims of Crime Support Officer from 2004
Service: From? ? 1975to 11 October 2016=41years Service
Awards: Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 26 January 2016
Born: 20 January 1950
Died on: Tuesday 11 October 2016
Age: 66
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Friday 21 October 2016 @ 1.30pm
Funeral location: Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William St, Adelaide
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Constable Sharynne Grant with her Australian Police Medal.
SHARYNNE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Service: 21 October – 1:30pm
Location: Adelaide Town Hall – 128 King William Street, Adelaide
Family and Friends of Sharynne are invited to attend her Funeral Service, which will be conducted on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1.30pm entirely in the Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide.
In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Sharynne may be posted to SCOSA (Spastic Centres of SA), PO Box 49, Woodville SA 5011 or beyondblue, PO Box 6100, Hawthorn West, Vic. 3122. Envelopes will be available at the service
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“A lovely lady, now gone forever” – Peter Maher 19th Oct 2016 – 05:57:03 PM
“Sharynne, I am very sorry to hear of your passing. You put in many years of service to SAPOL and your dedication to the force will certainly be sadly missed by all. My thoughts are with you, your immediate family and to your collegues in SA Police. Your legacy will live on forever. May you now rest in peace Sharynne. Forever in our hearts, from one of your cousins Kevin Marsland, SA Ambulance Service” – Kevin Marsland 18th Oct 2016 – 10:15:03 PM
“There are special people in our lives, who never leave us…. Even after they are gone” – Carol Homewood 18th Oct 2016 – 09:25:50 AM
The Journal for Women and Policing Issue # 38 2016
Officer granted prestigious honour
Mathew Rodda
South Australia Police
Constable Sharynne Grant’s 40 years of distinguished service with South Australia Police (SAPOL) has been recognised in the 2016 Australia Day awards with an Australian Police Medal (APM).
Constable Sharynne Grant with Commissioner Grant Stevens at Government House.
Constable Grant joined SAPOL in 1975 and worked in a range of operational areas before becoming
a Victim Contact Officer in 1994.
For the past 20 years she has been committed to providing outstanding services to victims of crime and persons affected by trauma. Constable Grant brings to the role a passion for service to victims and an empathy for them that goes beyond mere words of comfort.
She has created special bonds, particularly with vulnerable victims, and made herself available, at work and in her own time, providing practical and emotional support to families and victims of crime.
Constable Grant’s knowledge of procedures, processes, and services to victims and her commitment to assisting has been invaluable to investigators.
“I’m thrilled and honoured to receive the APM,” Constable Grant said.
“I’ve been passionate about assisting victims throughout my whole career, so this is the greatest reward I could ever achieve for my work.
“Many of the victims I have helped over the years have contacted me to share their kind words and excitement about my award recognition, which makes it even more special.”
SAPOL’s longest ever serving female officer, Constable Grant has previously been nominated for the South Australia Police Officer of the Year award and been awarded life membership by Victim Support Services.
Tributes paid to longest-serving female police officer the late Constable Sharynne Grant
October 13, 2016 11:05am
Constable Sharynne Grant pictured in 1987. Pic: File
ACTING Premier John Rau and Police Commissioner Grant Stevens have paid tribute to South Australia’s longest serving female officer after she died in the city on Tuesday night.
Constable Sharynne Grant’s death was not considered suspicious.
Mr Rau described Constable Grant as a “highly-respected and long-serving member of our police force”.
“As South Australia’s longest ever serving female officer, she was a guiding light for many of her colleagues,” he said.
Tributes have been paid to Constable Sharynne Grant. Picture: FileSource:News Limited
“Constable Grant excelled in her career, and particularly so in her service as a Victim Contact Officer.
“(Her) passion for her role and empathy has provided tremendous support to victims and their families.
“Our condolences are with (Constable Grant’s) family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.”
Mr Stevens described Constable Grant’s death as “tragic”.
“On behalf of all members of the South Australia Police, I extend our condolences to Sharynne’s family, friends and colleagues,” he said.
“On a personal note, I am deeply saddened by her death.
“It would be inappropriate for me to further discuss the circumstances of this matter, but in keeping with usual practice a report will be prepared for the State Coroner.”
Constable Grant joined SA Police in 1975 and remained in the force until she died.
Her service to the community and support for victims of crime and those affected by trauma was recognised on Australia Day this year when she was awarded an Australian Police Medal.
In November last year, Constable Grant told ABC News it was “very emotional” being the longest serving female officer.
She said it was vital that women have a strong presence in the police force.
“I think it’s very important, they do a wonderful job,” she told the ABC.
“We’ve got a female deputy commissioner, she’s fantastic, through the ranks, and they just do wonderful work, really wonderful work and equal work with the men.
“It’s very emotional for me, being the longest serving and probably the oldest, it’s very emotional.”
Police Association of SA president Mark Carroll also passed on his condolences.
“Sharynne was a deeply respected member of the police community, loved my many and her passing is a terrible tragedy,” he said.
Snapshots of a century of women in police in South Australia
Policewomen at 100 anniversary march Posted 1 Dec 2015, 1:47pm Sharynee Grant (far right) with other officers wearing different South Australian police uniforms from over the years at the march in Adelaide.
Hundreds of female police officers, past and present, have marched through Adelaide’s CBD to mark 100 years of women in the police force.
South Australia appointed its first female officers as equals with their male counterparts, on December 1, 1915.
At the time, a large percentage of Adelaide’s men were overseas fighting in World War I and calls were made to employ female officers.
South Australia’s longest serving female police officer Constable Sharynne Grant has seen many changes over the years.
Ms Grant has been a police officer for almost 41 years and said she was drawn to the force after meeting “a wonderful female police officer”.
“I joined in 1975, I graduated that year, and I joined because of a wonderful female police officer I’d met in 1961,” Ms Grant said.
“Lots of changes in uniform, and lots of changes in women just doing everything.
“I was the second group of females on patrols, on mixed patrols, and there are a lot more females now, there’s 1,264.”
She said it is vital that there is a strong female presence in the police force.
“I think it’s very important, they do a wonderful job,” she said.
“We’ve got a female deputy commissioner, she’s fantastic, through the ranks, and they just do wonderful work, really wonderful work and equal work with the men.
“It’s very emotional for me, being the longest serving and probably the oldest, it’s very emotional.”
South Australia Police will recognise a significant milestone in history on Tuesday (1 Dec) with a street parade in Adelaide’s CBD celebrating a century of women in policing.
On December 1, 1915 South Australia Police appointed its first female officers as equals with their male counterparts. They were the first women police officers commissioned in the then British Empire and among the first in the world.
Over the next week, in recognition of 100 years of women in policing, we are publishing some short videos memories from police women past and present.
Today we feature Constable Sharynne Grant (SAPOL 1975-current), who shows how the ‘history’ of SAPOL is still unfolding today. Other snapshots can be seen on the SAPOL Facebook page, or YouTube account.
These women will be among those attending the parade, which will also feature the Band of the South Australia Police, mounted police, present and retired officers, PSOs, ASOs, historic uniforms and vehicles.
Tuesday’s street parade – which starts outside Police Headquarters, 100 Angas Street at 10am – will move around Victoria Square, travel down King William St and end at Government House about 11am.
We hope to see you there!
Above this – messages only refer to the ‘street parade’ of 1 December 2015.
Mick SchooleyFor those who know the woman and not just the copper, this I feel is a way of not just recognition of her service to society, but the warm and loving person she will always be ❤
Dianne CapperThat was my uniform too in 1978 and yes it was attractive but not practical, handbag and all. I went on early patrol work with this lady after first graduating. As third person in the car of course as women never worked on their own, always with a male officer.
Phil MainI had the privilege of knowing Sharynne for nearly 40 years. I worked with her closely at Adelaide CIB and marvelled at her skills in dealing with victims. I shared many great moment in court with her and reminiscing over our past policing career. I truly enjoyed this woman’s company. For those who know her real story she will serve as a testament of true endurance and resilience.
I will deeply miss that beaming smile.
Bette GrantWe met Sharon on a very recent overseas and quickly became friends. Our condolences to Sharynnes family, colleagues and friends. Wonderful caring lady
As recipients of the Australian Police medal, the awards recognise their distinguished service.
Constable Sharynne Grant Constable Sharynne Grant joined South Australia Police in 1975 and worked in a range of operational areas before becoming a Victim Contact Officer in 2004.
For the past 20 years she has been committed to providing outstanding services to victims of crime and persons affected by trauma. She brings to the role a passion for service to victims and an empathy for them that goes beyond mere words of comfort. She has created special bonds, particularly with vulnerable
victims, and made herself available, at work and in her own time, providing practical and emotional support to families and victims of crime.
Constable Grant’s knowledge of procedures, processes, and services to victims and her commitment to assisting has been invaluable to investigators.
In 2009 Constable Grant was nominated for the South Australia Police Officer of the Year award. She has also been awarded life membership by Victim Support Services and was recently recognised as SAPOL’s longest ever serving female officer.
Late of Taree and formerly of Penrith. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 29th September 2016.
Aged 74 years
Loving Dad of Darren, Christopher and Craig. Much loved grandfather to Tahlia, Liam, Zanda “Bluey”. Will be sadly missed by brother Ron and all his extended family and friends.
The relatives and friends of the late Phil Worth are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road Taree, commencing at 11.00 am on Wednesday 12th October.
Rank: Student Police Officer ( SPO ) – commenced Sunday 19 May 1996 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 23 days )( spent 6 months at Academy )
Probationary Constable – appointed 13 November 1996
Constable – appointed 13 November 1997
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 7 March 2006
Stations: Campbelltown GD’s ( 13 Nov 1996 – 17 May 1997 ), Liverpool ( 18 May 1997 – 10 January 1998 ), Cabramatta ( 11 January 1998 – 18 May 1998 ) , Liverpool ( 19 May 1998 – 21 August 1999 ), Blacktown HWP ( 22 August 1999 ), Liverpool HWP & Macquarie Fields HWP ( – 30 August 2003 ). Police Academy ( 31 August 2003 – 11 October 2016 )
Lecturer at NSW Police Academy – Goulburn
Service: From 19 May 1996to 11 October 2016 = 20years, 4 months, 22 days Service
Awards: Region Commanders Unit Citation – awarded 6 November 2002
New South Wales Police Medal – granted 13 February 2007
National Medal – granted 27 May 2013
National Police Service Medal – granted – 27 May 2013
20 Year NSW Police Diligent & Ethical Service Medal – posthumously at funeral
No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Thursday 26 May 1977
Died on: Tuesday 11 October 2016 @ 9.40am
Age: 39 years, 4 months, 15 days
Cause: Cancer of which he has been fighting for the past 8 years
Funeral date: Monday 17 October 2016 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Johns Anglican Church, 6 Menangle Rd, Camden
Buried at: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington @ 1pm
[blockquote]Andrew left a message in his “If I die” letter to Peita, Josh and Charlie that family and friends in lieu of flowers donate to Liverpool Hospital – Cancer Ward. Website http://www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/liverpool/donation.html and in the comments write in memory of Andrew Small. It will be left open for 6 – 8 weeks and Peita will receive an acknowledgement letter with a summary of the thoughtful gifts of others. Each person who donates in memory of Andrew will receive a thank you letter from the hospital. Donations over $2 are fully tax deductible.[/blockquote]
Memorial at: Sydney Police Centre – Memorial Wall
Right Wall, plate E29
Andrew and his grandparents as a Probationary Constable.
Sgt Danny Webster & Andrew Small.
ANDREW is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Approximately 180 – 200 people attended the funeral with about 80 attending the graveside
Andrew’s Medals
Bearer party
VIP’s escorted Andrew from Goulburn to the Church, Camden
Andrew arriving at the Church Service
Andrew’s HQ
Peita Small
Josh & Charlie Small
Workmates prepare to carry Andrew into the Church Service
Julie Middlemiss
12 year old Josh speaks of his dad
Smallies HQ
His mates and boys bring Andrew from the Church
PolAir Flyover
Andrew’s beloved HQ
Arrival at the cemetery
The Grave being explained to the boys.
Charlie wanted to see what the coffin looks like when it is lowered all the way.
Charlie & Peita tipping the bucket on Smallie
The boys drinking to Smallie
WAKE AT THE CATHOLIC CLUB, CAMPBELLTOWN.
“Don’t ever say I never shouted you a beer “
Sgt Peita SMALL, Commissioner Mick FULLER & Joshua SMALL
It’s been an honour and a delight in the last couple of months to have several of our young Police Legatees come in (or zoom in) to the office to be presented with scholarships.
We are very grateful to Commissioner Fuller for making time in his busy schedule to come in and personally present the awards to Joshua Small.
Joshua is a keen rugby player and sports person, and he too has taken on a role model and leadership role for younger Legatees.
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 November 2001
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 November 2001
Born: ? 19 December 1921 ? in Bream Ck, Tasmania
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Copy write (From the private collection of William Jones) Craftsman Ivan Bedelph (TX13568) of the 281st L.A.D., 12th Infantry Bgde, 1943-45 outside the battery shack at 39 Mile. With 6 volt systems in vehicles prevalent during the war in Australia, the amount of batteries a unit must have gone through would have been incredibly high hence the number stacked up waiting to be charged at right of photo.
Copy write (From the private collection of William Jones) Craftsman Ivan Bedelph (TX13568) [Left] and Val McGuinness (TX12841) [right] testing the battery voltage on a CMP F15A truck at 39 Mile.
IVAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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OFFICER PRAISED. – Trooper Ivan Bedelph, of the Sprent Police Station, has been advised of his pending transfer to Campbell Town. At the last sitting of the Police Court Sgt. A. E. Campbell praised the work of Trooper Bedelph while at Sprent, and said he had proved himself a good officer. He thanked him for his close co-operation, which had existed between them and wished him success in the future. The Police Magistrate, Mr. H. R. Dobbie, said that, working from the Sprent office, Tpr. Bedelph had carried out country and town duties conscientiously. Mr. F. B. Edwards, on behalf of the legal profession, and Mr. A. R. Quinn Clerk of Courts, supported. Tpr. Bedelph made an appreciative response.
NEW TROOPER. – Trooper Ivan Bedelph, of Hobart, has been transferred lo this district. He will succeed Trooper J. H. Smith, who was transferred to Launceston three weeks ago. Trooper Bedelph will take up duties in a few days.
Trevor Finbar Earley was fined £12 In the Hobart Police Court yesterday when he pleaded guilty to having been in charge of a bicycle while under the influence of liquor and with having assaulted Constable Ivan Bedelph.
Constable Bedelph said he was on duty on the wharf at 11 pm on Thursday. He saw Earley fall off a bicycle he was riding, and arrested him. On the way to the police station Earley became abusive, and struck witness. Constable Martyn assisted in getting Earley to the charge room.
Insp Smith, who prosecuted, said Earley had a long record, but had not been in trouble since 1936.
Earley said he had been given wine, and he had not much recollection of what had happened.
Mr Brettingham-Moore, P.M., imposed a fine of £10, with 2/6 costs, on the charge of assault, and £2, with 2/6 costs, on the other charge.
Loved widow of Ivan (dec.), widow of Arthur Clee (dec.),
loved daughter of Ernest and Edith Franklin (both late of Lilydale),
dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Mabel and Les Burns (both dec.), Robert (dec.) and May Franklin, Byrvel and Jack Kettle (both dec.), Warren and Lillian Franklin (both dec.), Melvina and Alfred Kettle (both dec.), Victor and Rita Franklin (both dec.), Joan (dec.) and Geoff Watkins, Sheila and Barry Hodgetts (both dec.), Marjory and Alec (dec.) Murfett, Colin and Vonda Franklin (both dec.), Nancy and Ronald Webb (both dec.), Shirley and Thomas Gunn, Elaine and Reginald Hammersley (both dec.), Eric (dec.) and Noelene Franklin, Fay and Rex Chick, Winston Franklin (dec.), Frances and Len Viney (both dec.).
Stepmother to children of the late Ivan Bedelph, loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
Soldier of Salvation Army for many years, ex Tasmania Police Force.
Always remembered.
Published in The Examiner from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2016
October 8, 2016
BEDELPH Amy
Loving auntie of Eileen, Scott and Katrina, Thomas and Olivia, Ann and Andrew, Brad, Jess and Emma.
Friend of Celia.
In God’s Care
Published in: The Examiner
October 10, 2016
BEDELPH Amy Passed away October 7, 2016.
Esteemed and respected member of the Retired Police Association.
Born Amy Franklin on 5 May 1924 at Lilydale, one of 19 children, Amy is the eldest of the four daughters still living.
After Lilydale School, Amy joined the Women’s Land Army at 17, working in a Scottsdale market garden and later in a factory. The AWLA was established on 27 July 1942 as a national voluntary organisation to replace male farm workers who had either enlisted or were working in other essential war work such as munitions.
Later, Amy joined the Salvation Army, attending a Melbourne training college before her first posting to Kent Town, South Australia, followed by Jamestown and then on to Adelaide where she had her own church.
Back in Melbourne, Amy caught up with colleague Arthur Clee, whom she married, and they went on to Hamilton in north-western Victoria as Army officers.
Returning to Tasmania, Amy worked as an Officer at Smithton in the early 1950s and later as a bookbinder for The Mercury.
Initially appointed special constable on 1 April 1963, on 18 March 1966 she was appointed constable 570 (later 384). Arthur was then a constable and superintendent of the Hobart Police Boys Club. Why the police? Well, Arthur was naturally a big influence, but Amy also recalls Commissioner Delderfield’s words – “You may as well join too; you will enjoy it.” So she did. Amy was, I believe, the first married woman to be appointed, and the first whose husband was also a serving policeman. At that time, the role was largely a social welfare one, and it was what most women of that time expected and indeed enjoyed.
Amy assisted Arthur at Hobart Police Boys Club, and went on to be supervisor of the newly-formed Police Girls Club, which had been established in 1955, using the old Sackville Street garage premises as a base. Both clubs were amalgamated in 1964.
In June 1965, the then Commissioner and his wife, as patrons, expressed their appreciation to the Clees for ” …the devoted and dedicated service you have as husband and wife, apart from your both being members of the Tasmania Police Force, contributed to the standards achieved, the progress made, and the enthusiasm of the members of both Clubs.”
Commended, following the 1967 bushfire disaster, Amy transferred to Glenorchy on 19 May 1969. As the only policewoman at the station, she was effectively O.I.C. At this time, there were 14 other policewomen employed within Tasmania Police.
Amy resigned on 22 December 1972 and later married policeman Ivan Bedelph.
Today, Amy is a sprightly 91 years of age and a resident of “The Manor”, a lovely residential facility in Guy Street, Kings Meadows. Amy simply takes things as they come. Her “life story” hangs framed upon her wall, together with her badge and insignia. Amy regards it with no regrets and a large amount of pride.
LILYDALE – Lieut. Amy Franklin, of the Salvation Army, James Town, South Australia, is spending furlough with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin, Lilydale.
Posting at discharge: 36 Australian Infantry Battalion
Morris was one of five Crossinghams that were born in Macksville, NSW that signed up for WW2 at different locations.
His brother, Arthur Reginald, NX18228, was killed in action in Egypt on 02/05/1941 aged 20, buried at the Tubruk War Cemetery, Lybia.
I only put this up because I was/am interested in the decoration that Morris is wearing on his right side and did some looking. Perhaps it could be his brothers war service medal.
According to the Australian War Memorial records, Arthur Crossingham, father of Morris and Arthur Reginald, and 2 other sons all served in WW2.
Thank you all for your service gentlemen.
National Archives have NOT scanned this man’s War documents at this time. (For information), A close family member can make a request to the Australian War Memorial/National Archives to have his records opened and made available to the public if they wish.
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Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 6 September 1923 at Macksville, NSW
Died on: Monday 3 October 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 93
Funeral date: Wednesday 12 October 2016 @ 10am
Funeral location: Uniting Church, 118 The Boulevarde, Toronto
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Newcastle District Bowling Association
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SYDNEY, Sunday, – Police last night. arrested two men and recovered a 1949 Rolls Royce car about 10 minutes after the car had been reported stolen.
A message was flashed over the police radio( at 10.52pm ) and five minutes later, Sergeant W. Smith and Constable G. Kupke saw a Rolls Royce pass them as they were driving into Rose Bay police station.
They halted the car at ( at 10.57pm ) at Vaucluse. Sergeant Smith said: “The car was so large we could not lose sight of it.”
The car belonged to. Mr. McDowell, managing director of McDowells Ltd. Mr. McDowell left the car in Castlereagh street, Sydney.
Two men were charged with having illegally used the car.
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Thursday 31 August 1944, page 3
Personal
…….. The following lads are at present home on leave:- Cpl. Tommy Windle, Pte. Charlie Collison, Pte. Bill Edwards, Pte. George Kupke; also Carmen Gilchrist, ……
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Friday 3 July 1942, page 2
EXEMPTION REFUSED
George Henry Harold Kupke, of 42 Fleming-street, Kandos, was refused exemption from military training duties by the S.M.. Mr. Bromhead, when he applied on the grounds of his call-up imposing hardship on his parents, at the Bathurst court, yesterday.
Kupke was previously granted exemption until the end of last month, in evidence he said that his father is bed-ridden and weight 17 stone. He has to be lifted into and from his bed, and his mother is suffering from a weak back. Kupke‘s brother, Trevor, had left school and was working.
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Thursday 26 June 1941, page 6
PATRIOTIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
A tournament to assist local war funds was held at the Park Courts on Sunday, 15th June. The event was won by George Kupke and Mrs Rex Kupke.
On Sunday last many entries were received for the gent’s doubles. A ? of the patriotic tournament ?, ? owing to ? ? J. Sparks and L. Ford will do battle against A. ?
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 16 November 1931, page 6
COLLAPSED AT WORK
George Kupke and Fred Beatson, two very well-known Kandos residents employed by the Kandos Cement Coy., collapsed during the week at the works and were admitted to the Rylstone District Hospital for treatment.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Wednesday 18 November 1936, page 14
DEATHS.
LENEHAN. – November 17. 1936. at his residence 73 Parramatta-road Annandale, Victor Lenehan (ex-Detective Sergeant of police ), beloved husband of Mary Cecelis, Lenehan, aged 63years. Requiescat in pace .
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Wednesday 18 November 1936, page 13
FUNERALS.
LENEHAN. — The Relatives and Friends of Mrs M. LENEHAN, of 73 Parramatta-road, Annandale, are Invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND, Victor Lenehan (ex-Detective Sergeant of Police), to leave St Brendan’s Church. Annandale, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 2 p.m., for Waverley Cemetery.
A search of Waverley Cemetery, on line, search did not locate the grave of Victor either under the name of Victor or Lenehan. His grave may not have been digitised at this time ( 22 September 2016 )
73 Parramatta Rd is now Beaurepaires Tyres.
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Truth (Sydney, NSW : 1894 – 1954), Sunday 16 February 1913, page 4
ALLEGED RAPE
Kathleen Trinder’s Complaint. A SULKY IN THE CENTENNIAL PARK. Keith Fullagar Committed.
A young man named Keith Fullagar was before Mr. Payten, at the Central Police Court, on Wednesday lasts to answer the serious charge of having, on the 5th of February, ravished and carnally known one Kathleen Trinder, without her consent. Sergeant Mankey conducted the prosecution, while Mr. Moss appeared tor Fullagar.
Dr. Cedric Bowker said that, at about 10 am on the 6th instant, he examined prosecutrix at the Health Department. He found a couple of bruises, but they were microscopical, arid he could not pass an opinion as to when they were caused. Dr. John Cleland. principal assistant at the Microbiology Bureau, said Constable Lenehan handed him a man’s shirt and a woman’s garment, both of which he examined. On the front of the man’s shirt he found a small stain, and on the woman’s garment stains. The stains on both garments might have been anything from a day to a week old, or more.
Constable Victor Lenehan said, in consequence of something Kathleen Trinder told him, he went to the Continental Cafe, Pitt street, between 1 and 2 a. m., on the 6th instant, and there Saw accused. After warning him that he and Senior Sergeant Drew were police, he asked Fullagar if he knew a girl named Kathleen Trinder, who used to work there, but he denied all knowledge of her. When asked if be took a girl for a drive
TO CENTENNIAL PARK,
he said: ” No, I could not have done that. I was arrested and taken up to Darlinghurst and was there all the morning till dinner-time, so it could not have been me.” Accused was taken before prosecutrix, and witness read over her statement to him, and Kathleen said : ” Yes. every word of that is true, ” while accused only nodded his head. Accused was charged and made no reply. About 11 a.m. on the 6ih; he took Kathleen to the Board of Health, where she was examined by Dr. Cedric Bowker. She handed witness some clothing, which, she said, she was wearing at the time of the alleged offence. Lenehan obtained a shirt from accused, and handed it with the under clothing of Trinder to Dr. John Cleland, of the Department of Microbiology.
At this stage the court was cleared.
Kathleen Trinder, a waitress at the Continental Cafe, Pitt-street, until three months ago, said whilst she was employed there she met a man whom she knew as ‘Ginger,’ and had often seen him since. On the 5th of this month about 9 a.m., he was driving post 441 Elisabeth-street, where she ( Kathleen ) was staying, but, on seeing her at the door, pulled up, and asked her if she would go for a drive to Zetland. She agreed, but after going some distance noticed a sign board with Centennial Park on it, so asked him if this was Zetland.
HE MERELY LAUGHED,
and made no reply. She then said, ” Oh, my God, this is Centennial Park. ” He
said: ” You’re all right, kid.” He drove a little distance further, then pulled up the sulky, saying he was going to show her a snake he and Tommy Leary had killed the previous day, but, after looking, he said: ” Someone has pinched it. ” He put his hand on her knee, but she knocked it away. She kept resisting him, but finally he dragged her on to the seat of the sulky and accomplished his purpose. She screamed I out, and he said: ” Shut up, you little fool ; you’ll be on your head in a minute.” He asked her to get out on the grass, but she said: ” No, I will not ; there’s some people coming. ” He drove her back as far as the corner of Devonshire and Elizabeth streets, and when in Devonshire-street she asked him if there was
ANY MUD ON HER FACE,
and he said: ” No, kid, you’re all right. ” When he pulled up. he said: ” Good-bye, kid,” She replied, ” Good-bye, ” got out of the sulky, and walked away. It was then a little after 10 ; at 10.30 that night she sent for the police. She went through the form of marriage with a man, but he was already married, so it was null and void. When she returned home, she made a complaint to some of the women.
In answer to Mr. Moss, Kathleen said the sulky was in the bush, and there were not many people about. She did say ; “My God, this is Centennial Park.
” Mr. Moss : Why did you say that? Because once before ! was driven home by a man in a sulky.
Where did you meet him? — He used to come to the Continental Cafe’. What happened on that occasion — the same thing? No Nearly ? – Yes. Did he get you out of the sulky ?— Yes. How long is it since this happened ? — That was before Christmas. Did you know the man long ? — Not long. What time of night did you go out with the man ? — I could not say. Was it before midnight or after?— It was before 10.
Whereabouts in Centennial Park did you go ? – Along the main drive. But didn’t you pull off the main drive ? Yes. Into the bush? No Did you get out of the sulky yourself ? No ; he lifted me. Did you let him lift you ? Yes You did not object ? No What was this man’s name ? – Bert Morris. Did you walk with him after you got out? A little way. Oh, a little way ! Did he assault you? He dropped down and caught me by the arm, and
I FELL WITH HIM.
The park ranger came on the scene didn’t he ? Yes
Isn’t it a fact that he caught you misconducting yourself ? — No. Can you prove it ?
You answer my questions. You did not proceed against him ? — No.
Now, isn’t it a fact that, the park-ranger caught you in the act?— No, and I defy you to say anything to the contrary.
In answer to other questions, Kathleen said she had met Morris since, and spoken to him in a friendly manner.
Mr. Moss: Despite the fact that he attempted to assault you? — He did not attempt anything.
Well, what did he intend to do? (No answer.)
Come on : you have charged this man with a capital charge; do not mince your words. — Morris would have done the same if he could.
Well, then, he attempted to assault you? —Yes.
In answer to other questions, witness said this was not a snake yarn. Accused was intimate with her on the seat of the sulky. She did not know the length of the seat nor the width, but the back, she thought, was about 15 inches. She would not swear it was not six inches high. She went through the form marriage with a man whose name she would not give — but he
ALREADY HAD A WIFE.
She lived with in 1909 in .England. She sent a man named Owen Hegarty, whom she had known since August or September last, for the police, but she did not send him down to accused for the purpose of money from him to square it, nor did she send anyone else. She told Hegarty, Mrs. Male, and Mrs. Bale exactly what took place. She had been at a Mrs. Male’s place for the past three weeks, and had 3s or 4s when she .went there. She was not paying anything for her accommodation. She did not go out every night whilst staying there, and accost men in the street. She never told accused she had slept in a ” brown ” house in Abercrombie street with a man, and that there were bugs in the bed.
Mr. Moss ; Wait a minute, though. In Devonshire street, I mean ? – No, nor in Devonshire street.
Did you sleep in a house there ? – Yes.
Who kept the house? — A Mrs. English. Were there any men in the house ? Two of Mrs. English’s sons and her husband.
Oh, we’ll leave the old man out: Were there any others? — No.
Were there any bugs in the bed? — Yes.
In answer to other question, Kathleen said she bad told Fullagar there were bugs in a bed in which she had slept, but she did not say she slept with a man, nor did she tell him the place was a brothel.
Ann Male, a married woman, living at 441 Elizabeth-street said prosecutrix had been staying with her for some time, and on the 5th went out.
Sergeant Mankey : Did she at some time before noon make a complaint to you?
Mr. Moss: I object. The question cannot be put unless the complaint was made in accused ‘s presence, or within a reasonable time. In this case, the complaint was not made within a reasonable period. She drove all the way from Centennial Park, and never made any complaint until some time before noon.
Mr. Payten ; She could not make a complaint until she arrived home, unless she jumped from the sulky whilst in motion.
The question was allowed, and Mrs. Male said that, on returning home, Kathleen said she was taken down by a young fellow with whom she had been out.
Under cross-examination by Mr. Moss, witness said that it was about 12 when the complaint was made to her. Kathleen had been staying with her about three weeks, and had
GIVEN HER 5/ PER WEEK
the last payment being made on Tuesday week last.
At that stage the Court adjourned until 2 p.m.
On resuming, at the request of Mr. Moss, Kathleen; was back in the box, and, in answer to questions, said after the alleged offence she saw Morris and accused passing, and waved to them. She was discharged from the Continental, but it was not on account of carrying on with men there. She was not in Leary’s stables after Bert Morris tried to ravish her, but on one occasion she went to the stables to see some ponies. She told Mrs. Morris a man had been intimate with her in England when she was 11 years of age.
Mr. Moss: You heard Mrs. Male swear that you paid her 5s per week, and you swore that you were not paying her anything. Who is telling the truth, you or her ? – I do not know.
Were you telling us something that was wrong? — No.
Mr. Payten: One of you must be wrong. Did you pay per anything or not? — I have not paid her anything. Constable Walter Asquith said on the 15th of this month, he arrested accused, about 20 minutes to 12,
IN THE FORENOON.
Fullagar, who said that he was not guilty and reserved his defence, was. committed to take his trial at the ‘Quarter Sessions on March 3, Bail was allowed, self and one surety in £150, or two in £75.
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