DOUG ROBERTSON AT BADGEE PARK CARAVAN PARK, SUSSEX INLET where he and the family used to holiday – 1980.
Michael McGannJeez the good are going aren’t they. Doug was a Sergeant at River wood Call Box under Bill Lavette when I was transferred there in early 1976 from Hurstville. Tough, full of common sense, approachable, full of respect for the man. Nothing was too much trouble for Doug. The last time I saw him was when I was in the Bathurst bike riots of 1983. He was one of the bosses of the TRG and I was in the compound when it started to hit the fan. When they cut the power I went up to Doug to ask him how I could help and he said grab a floodlight and do your best. Later he signed my HOD forms when I got injured.
Good bloke Doug. Very sad to see him go the way all good people go. We could use more blokes like Doug.
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Ian Sydney BECKETT
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Ian Sydney BECKETT
Late of Castle Hill
NSW Police Cadet # 1256
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9126
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 16 December 1955
Detective –
Stations: ?, Fraud Squad,
Service: From 16 December 1955to? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 7 November 1939
Died on: Tuesday 15 August 2017
Age: 77
Cause: Heart failure following a stroke 12 days earlier
Event location: ?
Event date:
Funeral date: Thursday 24 August 2017 2 11am
Funeral location: Magnolia room, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Cnr. Delhi and Plassey Roads, NORTH RYDE
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
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I’m wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of getting one of these police caps. In 1989 I was approached by Ian Beckett in this photo below, who had become a fraud squad detective, resigned and was then the National Investigations Manager at NZI Insurance. Ian has been a friend and mentored me in civil and insurance law areas until his retirement. Ian passed away yesterday following a stroke about 12 days ago. His family would like to borrow one of these caps to place on his coffin for the funeral service next week. I S Beckett, RIP mate, always respected and respectful of Police and Fire Brigade officers, thanks for the many smiles, laughs and much guidance to this bloke over the last 28 years????you will be missed especially by your wife Barb, kids Craig and Michelle, their families and your great grand kids.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 9 May 1986 (No.78), page 2001
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE
Commissioned Officer Appointments
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:
Appointment to Chief Inspector in Charge, Bourke Division Inspector Bruce Thomas Lockton, date of entry on duty.
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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 16 March 1984 (No.42), page 1541
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE
Commissioned Officer Promotions and Appointments
HIS Excellency, the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer promotions and appointments, effective from the dates indicated:
Appointment to Inspector
Sergeant 1st Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, 31st December, 1983.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 20 June 1980 (No.86), page 3096
APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, the Licensing District preceding their names, for the dates specified, viz.:
Narrandera.—Sergeant 1st Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, stationed at Narrandera during the absence on leave of Inspector J. Grebert, from 17th February, 1980, to 1st March 1980.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Thursday 12 April 1979 (No.52), page 1759
APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, the Licensing District preceding their names, for the dates specified, viz.:
Condobolin.—Sergeant 2nd Class Gordon Laman Weaver, stationed at Condobolin vice Sergeant 1st Class Bruce Thomas Lockton from 2nd February, 1979.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 30 June 1978 (No.76), page 2465
APPOINTMENTS
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, the Licensing District preceding their names, for the dates specified, viz.:
Forbes.—Sergeant 3rd Class William Robert Hansen, stationed at Condobolin, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 2nd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 21st May, 1978, to 3rd June, 1978.
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, for the dates specified viz:
Government Gazette of NSW Friday 16 September 1977 Issue # 104
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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 1 April 1977 (No.32), page 1261
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, for the Licensing District preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Condobolin.—Sergeant 3rd Class William Robert Hansen, stationed at Condobolin, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 2nd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 16th January, 1977.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 27 September 1974 (No.119), page 3742
APPOINTMENTS
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to approve of the following appointments:
The undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing District preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Sergeant 3rd Class Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 4th August, 1974.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 22 December 1972 (No.138), page 5259
APPOINTMENTS
The undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing District preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 5th November, 1972.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 27 October 1972 (No.112), page 4241
APPOINTMENTS
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing District preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 27th August, 1972.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 10 March 1972 (No.27), page 846
APPOINTMENTS
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 23rd January, 1972.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 3 September 1971 (No.97), page 3449
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz:
Inverell.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 29th August, 1971.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 5 February 1971 (No.11), page 315
APPOINTMENTS
Department of the Attorney-Genera! and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 22nd November, 1970.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 17 April 1970 (No.53), page 1350
APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 15th March, 1970.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 6 March 1970 (No.34), page 766
APPOINTMENTS
The undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 19th January, 1970.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 9 January 1970 (No.3), page 67
APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointments:
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Senior Constable Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 23rd November, 1969.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 16 May 1969 (No.58), page 1755
APPOINTMENTS
The undermentioned members of the Police Force to be Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda—Constable 1st Class Walter Charles Groch, stationed at Warialda, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, from 23rd March, 1969.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 13 September 1968 (No.110), page 3652
APPOINTMENTS
The undermentioned Members of the Police Force to be Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors under the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, for the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:
Warialda.—Sergeant 3rd Class Bruce Thomas Lockton, stationed at Warialda, vice Sergeant 2nd Class Roy Adam Frederick Cunningham, transferred, from 26th June, 1968.
Retired police officer of 41 years Noel Sparks and his wife stumbled across the dilapidated grave of Senior Constable Henry James Fetherston when visiting the Maryborough Cemetery after the 2012 floods to check on Denise’s great-grandmother’s grave.
WHEN Noel Sparks stumbled across the dilapidated grave of a young policeman who died in 1885, he did not know he was starting a journey that would result in the official recognition of the officer’s sacrifice.
Mr Sparks, himself a retired police officer, and his wife Denise visited Maryborough Cemetery in 2012 to check on Denise’s great-grandmother’s grave after the floods.
With a reading from Psalms and verses by Shakespeare on the side of the monument, Mr Sparks knew immediately that Senior Constable Henry James Fetheston ( misspelt – should be Fetherston ), who was just 26 when he died, had been a well-respected member of the community.
He would spend the next five years working towards honouring Snr Const Fetheston‘s sacrifice and helping to ensure the monument marking the young man’s grave would be completely restored to its former glory.
Yesterday ( 11 August 2017 ) a crowd of about 50 police officers, the restoration team, dignitaries and the public gathered to unveil the monument.
Snr Const Fetheston was born in Ireland and was sworn into the the Queensland Police Force in 1878 after migrating to Australia.
In 1879 he was posted to Maryborough.
Snr Const Fetheston was riding through the Police Paddocks in Tinana on February 23, 1885 when his horse bolted.
As he tried to calm him, he was thrown off, landing on a log before being crushed by the falling horse.
He was found at 5am and died at 7am the next day from internal injuries. ( this sentence is poorly worded. He died on 23rd, so either this sentence is wrong or the accident happened at 5am on the 22nd February and died at 7am the next day = 23rd )
Just prior to Police Remembrance Day last year ( 2016 ), his name was added to the Queensland Police Honour Roll and the national police Memorial in Canberra, acknowledging the officer had died while on duty.
After his death the community funded the monument that stands over his grave.
It was estimated that the monument would cost at least $70,000 to build if it was made today.
The well respected young man attended Maryborough’s Anglican church regularly and was a member of the rowing club and a local cricket club.
They sought the help of Warren Harland of Wide Bay Memorials.
“We worked under his direction and Warren was responsible for the restoration of the stone works including the marble and sandstone on the monument,” Noel said.
Senior Constable Henry James Fetherston died from injuries sustained from a horse-riding incident in Maryborough in 22 February 1885. He was 26 years of age and was subsequently buried in the Maryborough Cemetery.
A substantial monument commemorates his death and appears to be in a reasonable state of repair.
The FQPM propose to examine the monument in detail with a view to arranging the cleaning and restoration of the headstone and surrounds.
The President and Secretary were fortunate to meet with retired QPS representatives who have an interest in the restoration of police graves, in particular in the Maryborough area. We spoke with retired QPS member Noel Sparks and his wife, who were keen to coordinate the necessary work on the Fetherston’ grave.
Noel has made a preliminary assessment of the work required and is of the view that the monument has been slightly undermined and requires additional support. The remaining work would include cleaning the monument, painting the iron fence and cleaning the grave surface and perhaps covering with weed mat and decorative stones.
It is believed that much of the restoration can be achieved with volunteer labour and any other work necessary quotes obtained. FQPM would consider any submissions for financial support.
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AFP 13127 Snr Protective Svc Officer Peter GRKINIC (Retired)
04 October 1957 – 26 January 2017
Mr Grkinic passed away on 26 January 2017 at the age of 59.
Peter served with the Australian Army from 1982 to 1990 with his career including RAE, Fire Service and RACMP, (Ex) 21 MP Pl, 2 MP Coy. He joined the Australian Protective Service (APS) on 29 November 1990 and then transitioned to the AFP in 2002. He served at various Sydney locations and deployed to RAMSI on two occasions. He retired from the AFP on 21 March 2014.
For his service Mr Grkinic was awarded the Police Overseas Service Medal (RAMSI) , National Medal and AFP Service Medal.
Funeral Service Details – Ingleburn
Date: Friday, 3 February 2017
Location: Ingleburn Bowling Club
8 Memorial Ave, Ingleburn, NSW
This will be followed by a service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW.
Time: 1.00pm
Dress: Uniform members – Summer Ceremonial uniform with medals (please see National Guideline on Uniform and Standards of Dress)
Plain clothes members – Lounge suit or equivalent with medals.
Geoffrey Raymond Eastman
4th October 1960 – 22 January 2017
Geoff joined the Australian Army 1980, where is served with RAAC and RACMP over a six year period. He then served for 30 years with the Victorian Police Force.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Geoffrey Raymond Eastman to be held at Tuckers Chapel, Barrabool Hills Centre, 4-32 Province Blvd, Highton (Geelong) on FRIDAY (Feb. 3, 2017) at 1.00 p. m. prior to a private cremation.
There is ‘no find’ with a search via Trove – so, at this time, little is known about Scott, his life or career.
Please check back for funeral details which will be included over the next few days when details are known.
We send our deepest sympathy to Olwyn Pratt Edmonds on the loss of her husband of 51 years ( married 10 September 1966 ) after a long battle with Parkinsons disease.
Olwyn is also the daughter of deceased member, Edwin Oliver PRATT, who died on 19 November 1948.
Cal
10 August 2017
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Douglas CARTWRIGHT
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Douglas CARTWRIGHT
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 30 June 1958
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Stations: ?, Lidcombe – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre June 1958? to 6 May 1983= 24+years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 August 1980
Born: 12 August 1931
Died on: Sunday 6 August 2017
Age: 85
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 11 August 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Community of Christ Church, 4 Manning St, Tuncurry
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
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Bruce passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Friday morning and, although the cause is unknown, it is believed that he simply died from natural causes.
Bruce wished to be cremated and that his ashes be scattered in his garden at the family home.
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Dearest Pam, Michelle & Colin,
So sad for the loss of Bruce. Such a wonderful life companion and dad. Sending our love and deepest sympathies.
Lois, Peter and family
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Thursday 14 February 1974, page 10
Man had gun, police say
SYDNEY, Wednesday, –
A man involved in a ” violent incident ” at Kirribilli yesterday was charged in North Sydney Court today with possessing an unlicensed revolver and with two counts of housebreaking at Kirribilli.
He was Mr Leos Buschenhagen, 26, plumber, of Bondi.
One charge alleged that he had in his possession yesterday at Kirribilli a .45 calibre Webley revolver without holding a licence.
The others alleged that: At Kirribilli yesterday he broke and entered the dwelling house of Alan Marshall in Carrabella Street, and stole a TV set, a pair of binoculars, 107 LP records, a travelling case and 13 bottles of spirits.
At Kirribilli yesterday he broke and entered the dwelling house of Lurline Caffrey in Carrabella Street and stole a TV set, cassette recorder, transistor radio, record player, clock, 12 sets of records, a pair of sheets and a pillowcase.
Mr Buschenhagen was led into court in-handcuffs.
Mr Evans adjourned the matter to February 21 and refused bail.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Wednesday 13 February 1974, page 7
Man shot by police to be charged
SYDNEY. Tuesday. – A 24-year-old man will be charged when he leaves hospital tomorrow after being shot by a policeman at Kirribilli today.
The man underwent surgery at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital tonight. A police constable required several stitches in a cut hand after the incident.
Constable J. Murray and Senior Constable B. E. Link were investigating an alleged break and enter in a block of flats in Kirribilli, when a man armed with a .38 pistol ran out and grappled with Constable Murray before forcing him to walk to where Constable Link had handcuffed his companion.
Detectives said the man forced Senior Constable Link to release the handcuffed man. Constable Murray tried to take the gun and cut his hand. The man carrying the gun was shot in the elbow as he and his companion ran off.
Another police officer found the men in a lavatory in a nearby apartment block.
North Sydney detectives charged a 24-year-old man tonight with escaping from lawful custody, having an unlicensed pistol, breaking, entering and stealing and three charges of aggravated assault.
