Embarkation: From Sydney on HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Next of kin: Mrs. A. H. Moylan, wife, of Rockley, vid George’s place, NSW
Religion: Roman Catholic
Injuries: May 1918 had a fall whilst alighting from a train in Egypt, suffering injury to his back & side but went back to duty a short time later ( this may have contributed to his death 4 months later ).
Awards: MC ( Military Cross ), Victory Medal & British War Medal.
Born: ? ? 1878 in Crookwell, NSW
Died on: 28 September 1918
Place of death: Egypt
Cause: Pneumonia & Nephitis
Age: 40
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Gaza Military Cemetery. Plot XXXII, G. 7., Palestine
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According to his records. He was born in Crookwell, NSW in 1878. At the time of his enlistment his occupation was Mounted Constable. He was stationed at Orange for a time and was stationed at Rylstone when he enlisted on 01/09/1914 aged 36.
He rose through the ranks very quickly and during 1916/17 whilst attached to the ICC (Imperial Camel Corps) was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and QM (Quarter Master).
In May 1918 he had a fall whilst alighting from a train in Egypt and suffered an injury to his back and side but went back to duty a short time later (This may have contributed to his death 4 months later).
At the time of his non HOD injury his rank was Captain and still QM ( Quarter Master ) of the 3rd British Camel Battalion.
In the London Gazette 03/06/1918 Captain John Bede MOYLAN awarded the Military Cross (MC) for Conspicuous Service.
The MC is granted in recognition of “an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces”
He was also awarded the Victory Medal and British War Medal.
On 28/9/1918 aged 40 died in Egypt from Pneumonia and Nephitis ( a very painful and life threatening kidney complaint).
It should also be noted that he also enlisted and served as a Trooper in the NSW Lancers, Boer War.
He is buried in the Gaza Military Cemetery. Plot XXXII, G, 7. There are 2 other plot locations (may have been ‘relocated’ after initial burial).
I think they may have got his ‘age’ wrong giving it as 42. All records indicate that he was 40 at the time of his death.
Research by Kevin Banister
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Craig Thomas COOK
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Craig Thomas COOK
AKA ?
Late of ?
Father of Grant Cook – NSWPF # 18747 & Larry Cook – NSWPF # 19151
NSW Penrith Police College Class # 029? ( 1950/51? )
Uniform # 3431
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7100
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable – Discharged HOD
Stations: Trained at Penrith Police Depot in 1950 ?, Regent St, Lithgow & Gosford
Service: From? ? 1950to? ? 1964 = ? years Service
Awards: No find on Australian Honours
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Monday 6 April 2015
Age: 84
Cause: cerebral haemorrhage
Event location: Woodport Nursing Home, Erina, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
Craig Cook on his Attestation day at Penrith Police Academy 1950
CRAIG 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.
I don’t currently have time to search for further details about these people BUT the reference to ‘Superintendent’ does NOT necessarily relate to NSW Police. It could be ‘Superintendent’ of mines, railways etc etc. There can’t be too much mistaking Senior Constable though.
Dated 29 April 2015
Stuart Thomas CHELL
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Stuart Thomas CHELL
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 34557
Rank: Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Unsolved Homicide Team
Service: From ? ? 2000 to 23 April 2015 = 14+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 3 April 1964 @ 11.30 at Westholme, West Grove, Allenton, Derby, England
Died on: Thursday 23 April 2015 in Picton
Cause: Bowel cancer
Age: 51
Funeral date: Wednesday 29 April 2015 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: Forest Lawn Crematorium, South Chapel, Camden Valley Way, Leppinton
Buried at: Cremated
**Note: The family would like to invite you following the service, to join them in celebrating the life of Stuart at the Antill Park Golf Club, Jarvisfield Road, Picton.
In lieu of flowers, the family have requested any donations be made to the charity as shown. Thank you.
Stuart CHELL
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Stuart Thomas Chell
Born in Derby, England on 3 April 1964
Passed away in Picton, Australia on 23 April 2015
Aged 51 years
Stuart Thomas Chell was born at 11:30 on the 3rd of April 1964 at Westholme, West Grove, Allenton, Derby. He was the second son to proud parents Patricia and Terence Chell and beloved brother to Mark, Tracey and Matthew. He loved and was loved dearly by his wife Kylie and his son Thomas, who was the love and light of his life.
Stuart was a great character and his infectious smile, laugh and humor made him many life long friends.
Stuart lived life to the fullest and was always ready for a beer, a laugh and to sit and watch the Cricket, Soccer, League or Darts. He loved this even more if it was with a mate or 10.
In 2000 Stuart finally found the career he was meant for. He became a Police Officer and worked his way up to become Detective Senior Constable Chell in the Unsolved Homicide Squad. He loved his job with a passion and dedication that made us all proud.
On Australia Day 2014 we discovered that Stuart had bowel cancer which had spread to his liver and was told of his grave prognosis. Even with all the treatment, and pain that comes with Cancer Stuart never complained and still always tried to be his happy fun loving self. He fought till the end but it finally got the better of him and he passed peacefully at home on the 23rd of April surrounded by his family.
Stuart will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues but his cheeky smile and sense of humor will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace Stu – don’t create too much havoc up there! xx
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Steve, Julie and family send their love and heartfelt thoughts across the pond to Kylie and Tom and their families at this very sad time. XXXXX Stuart made a difference to many lives and will be remembered with much love and laughter. xxxxx
Steve and Julie Parkin posted a message
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Sydney Stevenson COOKE
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Sydney Stevenson COOKE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8871
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, Taree
Service with NSW Police Force: From 12 August 1908to 9 May 1915
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Service with Australian Imperial Force ( A.I.F.): ( Volunteered ) From 18 August 1914 – 9 May 1915
Regiment attached to: First Infantry, Brigade Headquarters
Rank: Private
Regd. # 9
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Awards: British War Medal issued, 1914 /15 Star issued 14 February 1965, Victory Medal issued
Born: ? ? 1882in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Died on: 9 May 1915
Cause: KIA on 9 May 1915
Death location: Dardanelles, Gallipoli peninsula
Age: 35
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Isolated Graves ANZAC. Inland from Bridges Rd, around McLaurins Hill, about 1/2 mile east of ANZAC Cover, Gallipoli Grave # 1
Memorial stone: Row B, Grave 9
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Constable Sydney Stevenson COOKE was a Constable with the NSW Police Force when he voluntarily enlisted on the 18 August 1914, aged 32, to join the Australian Imperial Forces for the War. He gave his address, at enlistment, as the Police Depot, Sydney.
He sailed from Sydney aboard the ‘Euripides’ on the 20 October 1914 with the Rank of ‘Private’
Francis Andrew MURRAY
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Francis Andrew MURRAY
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Mounted Constable / Corporal 2 ALH
Stations: ?, Tamworth
Service: From ? to ?
Enlisted with A. I. F: 25 August 1914 at Lismore.
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? 1892 at Tamworth, NSW
Died on: 28 April 1917
Cause: Cancer
Location of Death: Randwick Medical Hospital, NSW
Age: 24
Funeral date: 1 May 1917
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Kootingal-Moonbi cemetery, 20 k’s north of Tamworth upon George St, Moonbi
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In Egypt in late 1916 sought medical treatment for a very painful left shoulder. Could not raise his arm above shoulder height. His condition worsened and was sent back to Australia arriving 21/2/1917 for treatment at the Randwick Medical Hospital. X-rays reveal that he had in-operable bone cancer of the left humerus ball joint and stem which had also affected his lungs.
Died 28/4/1917 at the Randwick Hospital. Funeral occurred on 01/05/1917 and is buried in the Moonbi cemetery, 20 k’s north of Tamworth.
Norman ROBERTS
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Norman ROBERTS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. #
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, North Sydney Police Station
Service: From ? to ?
Joined the ? and went to war. Further information to come.
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: 25 April 1915
Location: Quinns Post, Gallipoli
Cause: ?
Age: 27
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: “Believed to be buried in” ?
Grave of Corporal Norman Roberts
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Ernest Bain YOUNG
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Ernest Bain YOUNG
New South Wales Police Force
Joined New South Wales Police via New South Wales Police Cadet system on 1 April 1937
Cadet # 136
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From 1 April 1937 to 1 April 1953
Awards: ?
Born: 16 December 1919
Died on: ? ? 2008
Cause: ?
Age: 90
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Ernest YOUNG
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Ernie joined Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary (P121) on 14 April 1953 and served at Port Moresby, Wewak, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Mt Hagen, Konedobu.
Retiring on 16 December 1974 as a Senior Superintendent. He was awarded the Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
Prior to going to PNG, Ernest served in the NSW Police Force from 1 April 1937 until 1 April 1953, during which he served in RAAF aircrew as a Sergeant wireless air gunner from March 1944 to September 1945.
After PNG he became a publican at Collector, NSW, and was later involved in a security business.
He is survived by Marie and children Sandra and Warren.
Maxwell Hayes & Warren Young
He administered his duties and service with honour and distinction
Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh ( NSW ) Thursday 30 January 1941 page 2 of 6
The engagement has been announced of Miss Veronica Mary Burton, eldest daughter of the late Caleb Burton and of Mrs. E. A. Bulton, of Orange and Glebe Point, to Mr. Ernest Bain Young, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Young, of Drummoyne. Miss Burton is at present holidaying in Gilgandra as the guests of the McKechnie family, of ” Inglewood. ”
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The Southern Mail ( Bowral ) Friday 28 July 1944 page 1 of 4
WEDDING
St. Jude’s Church, Bowral, was the scene of a pretty wedding recently when popular Bowral telephoniste Miss Marie Phoebe Webb, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. L. Webb of Mittagong and Moss Vale, was married to A.C.1 Ernest Bain Young (formerly the popular Constable Young of Moss Vale).
Rev. L. A. Pearce performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charming in a gown of cream embossed satin, with a veil loaned by her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. Webb of Moss Vale, caught in a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations, camellias and hyacinths. Mrs V. C. Bradman, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and was attractively garbed in white tulle and lace, with a tulle cap headdress and bouquet of red roses.
Mr A Sutherland a friend of the bridegroom, was best man. During the signing of the register, the bride’s cousin,. Mrs. A. Harrison, sang ‘Because,’, with Mr. Geoff Beavan at the organ. Scouts formed a guard of honor as the happy couple left the church, as a tribute to the groom’s services as Scoutmaster at Moss Vale. At the reception at Springett’s Hall, about seventy guests were received by the bride’s mother, wearing a pink woollen frock with short fur jacket, matching accessories and posy, and the bridegroom’s mother, in an aqua blue woollen suit with fur cape and black accessories. The bride wore a tailored brown striped suit trimmed with cerise, and carried brown accessories, when leaving for the honeymoon, which was spent at Kurrajong Heights.
The Courier Mail ( Brisbane ) Tuesday 22 December 1953 page 3 of 14
‘WICKED MALPRACTICE”‘
PORT MORESBY (by radio) —
Two police officers were committed for trial in Port Moresby Supreme Court yesterday for perjury arising out of their testimony in reply to a claim that they had assaulted a man.
Mr Justice Bignold said:” I am sure the evidence as to the wicked malpractice by police officers will come as a great shock to the community”. The committal followed a surprise turn in the trial of John Theodore Mumford. 38, meter reader, who was charged with assaulting a native woman on November 9. Mumford was to have appeared for sentence yesterday but the case was reopened to admit fresh evidence from a native policeman, who said he had seen Sub-Inspector Ernest Bain Young and Inspector Colin Edgar Evans bash
Mumford.
The Judge acquitted Mumford after hearing the evidence and committed Young and Evans for trial. Mumford had maintained early in his trial that Evans and Young had bashed him to make him confess to the charge.
Four witnesses gave evidence that Mumford was marked on the face and body when he returned from the Criminal Investigation Branch after questioning. Mr. Norman White (for Mumford) submitted that because of Mumford’s claim that he had been bashed his confession could not be admitted Mr justice Bignold said, however, he did not believe Mumford’s story.
Reopened
But, in a surprise turn yesterday, the judge acceded to the defence request to reopen the case.
Coro, a native police constable, then told the court he had seen Inspector Evans and Sub-Inspector Young bash Mumford on the night of November 9 at the CIB office, Konedobu. He said he saw Evans hit Mumford four or five times on the face with his clenched fist. Young then hit Mumford over the head with a heavy book, knocking him to the ground.
Through wire
To the Crown Prosecutor Sir Colman O’Loghlan Coro said Evans had found him looking through wire mesh around the CIB office while the bashings took place Evans had called a native detective, Bagita, and ordered him to send Coro away. Later Evans had asked Coro if he had seen what went on and told him not to say anything about it, Coro said.
Bagita (called by the Crown) said he had not heard Evans tell him to send Coro away. He said he was about 10 feet from the CIB office at the time, and he heard no noise or anything which suggested an unusual occurrence there.
Later, Mr. Justice Bignold inspected the CIB office and called Coro to detail how he had seen the alleged bashing.
Great shock
After discharging Mumford, the Judge said: ‘I am sure the evidence as to the wicked malpractice by police officers will come as a great shock to the community. One redeeming feature of the case is that the exposure by the production of witnesses, was made possible by the diligence and honour of Acting Police Commissioner Normoyle, who took the trouble to see that members of his own force were shown in their true colours. His actions may allay the public uneasiness.
Committing Young, who entered the dock in civilian clothes, Mr. Justice Bignold said: ‘It appears that you have knowingly given false testimony against Mumford.
Stations: ?, Nth Queensland in different centres. O.I.C. – Bundaberg, Maryborough, Acting Inspector at Chllagoe. O.I.C. – South Brisbane, Hamilton & various other Brisbane stations.
Service: From ? ? 1905 to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: 14 January 1928
Cause: Heart condition
Age: 46
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ? in Sydney alongside of his 3 brothers & mother
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Northern Star ( Lismore ) Thursday 26 January 1928 page 12 of 12
DEATH OF SERGEANT BOVARD
Mr. N. C. Hewitt writes:— Old residents of Lismore will regret to learn of the death of Sergeant Hedley Bovard, of the Queensland Police Force, who was for over twenty years a resident of Lismore. His death took place at the Mater Misericordiae private hospital, South Brisbane, on January 14th at the early age of 46 years.
The late Senior Sergeant Bovard was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bovard, for many years resident in Ewing Square, Lismore.
Coming to the district when quite a small boy the family for some years were engaged in farming at Goonellabah on the farm now owned by Mr. Alf. James. This was in the latter “eighties.” He was educated at the Goonellabah public school. When the family removed to Lismore, if I mistake not, he entered the employ either of Mr. W. D. Lamotte or of Mr. C. Balzer, who had livery stables in Molesworth-street near the Freemasons’ Hotel.
In 1905 he joined the Queensland police and was for some years stationed in North Queensland in different centres and in difficult situations, afterwards being in charge at Bundaberg and Maryborough. Later he was acting-inspector at Chillagoe, but the climate forced him to apply for a change to the south. Then he was placed in charge at South Brisbane, Hamilton and various other Brisbane stations. His men under him held him in the highest regard.
As one remarked to the writer “If Bo. could not do you a good turn he would never do you a bad one.”
Quite recently Sergeant Bovard developed heart trouble and at the end of September he had to go into hospital. His two sisters, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pitt, went up from Sydney and he appeared to make a wonderful recovery. He decided to retire on a pension well earned for service in the climatically unfavourable North.
Early this year the heart trouble returned with dramatic suddenness and his sisters, including Miss Ethel Bovard, were summoned from Sydney when alarming symptoms manifested themselves. His condition rapidly became worse and he passed away peacefully as stated.
His death came as a shock to his comrades as well as to his sisters. The remains were taken to Sydney for interment beside those of his mother and three brothers and were accorded a State servant’s funeral, attended by all the available members of the force.
Sergeant Bovard’s death is a particularly sad one. By his passing the last surviving male member of the Bovard family passes away without leaving a descendant to carry on a name that was honoured in Lismore a quarter of century ago.
Fifteen years ago the family included four strapping sons – young men of fine physique of whose lives one could have taken a lease.
The first break came when Senior Constable Claude Bovard of Wellington Police Force died under pathetic circumstances. Then during the pandemicCecil (who served his apprenticeship with the Northern Star) of the G.P.O. staff died from influenza, shortly to be followed by his elder brother Percy of the same department, from pneumonia.
Percy was one of the first, if not actually the first telephonist in Lismore.
The shock of losing her three sons was too much for the grief-stricken mother who shortly afterwards was called to her rest. Now the sole surviving son in the prime of life has been carried to that bourne whence no traveller returns.
The deceased gentleman was a devout member of the Church of England. To the bereaved sisters the sympathy of all who remember the family will go out.
This is the third death within six months of sergeants of police in Queensland who hailed from the Richmond River — Sergt. King, Sergt. D’Arcy McDonough and Sergt. Bovard — and it can be written of each that he was a credit to the sons of the Richmond River district who in peace or war have won new fame and glory.
