Warren is the brother of Sgt Elwyn BRAMBLE # 12973 who died on 20 November 2016
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12521
Redfern Police Academy Class 110
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 25 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 21 years, 4 months, 8 days )
Constable – appointed 3 April 1968 ( North East District )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 April 1972
Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 18 April 1983 ( Seniority date was 4 January 1983 )
Stations: Revesby & Bankstown ( 19 Division )(ProCst )(3 April 1967 – Jan 1968 ), Divisional Motor cyclist ( 19 Division )( Jan 1968 – ? ), STP – Traffic Branch ( Jan 1968 – ? )( North East District ), ?, Wallsend ( 1970’s ), Toronto HWP, Newcastle HWP, Gosford HWP ( 1980’s )
Service: From 20 February 1967to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( Sgt )
Born: Monday 26 November 1945
Died on: Monday 12 December 2016 during the morning
Age: 71 years, 0 months, 16 days
Cause: Heart attack
Funeral date: Monday 19 December 2016 @ noon
Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah. Near Old Bar
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Gosford HWP March 1984 L to R – Sgt Warren Bramble # 12521, S/Con Mick Brown # 13825, Con 1/C Larry Cook # 19151, Con 1/C John McCulloch # 18558, Con 1/C Glen Hilton # 17707, S/Con Dave Knowles # 16575 and S/Con Bill Eggins # 15271. Pic taken at the new Gosford Police Station
WARREN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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NSWPF – ‘Q’ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 – 1889),
Tuesday 30 June 1874, page 7
HORRIBLE DEATH IN THE BUSH
From the Evening News
On Tuesday, the 16th June, a magisterial inquiry was held before Thomas H. Neale. P.M., touching the death of a man whose body was found near the Liddleton Estate House, within three miles from Hartley, and from the statements of certain witnesses, as well as the sworn testimony of Henry Allworth Ledger, constable John Bentley, and a lad named Thomas Muldoon, it transpired that on last Saturday fortnight Ledger heard, at night, cries proceeding from near his residence, but why did he not go out and see who it was, and why the person was in distress, did not transpire, but on the 15th a dead body was found within 300 yards of the Liddleton House, and a more horrible spectacle was never beheld in the solitude of the Australian bush.
To all appearances the portion in life must have laid down exhausted by cold and exposure, and there unfriended and alone have “shuffled off this mortal coil.” The right cheek was eaten away ; the left, or a portion of it, was gnawed off the bones. The body had on in the shape of clothing a pair of light tweed trowsers with black stripes, a pair of elastic side boots, and new blue worsted socks, with no clothing from hip upwards. On the arms of deceased were the following marks in tatoo, from which marks it is conjectured the unfortunate man had belonged to the Royal Navy : On the right arm, between elbow and shoulder, a sailor with a flag in his right hand standing in front of a cannon, mounted, on a man-of-war carriage ; below the elbow, under front of arm, the figure of Britannia ; on the left arm, between elbow and shoulder, the representation of two female figures, and below the elbow a star, like the Compass star, with a heart and two arrows passing through crossways ; between the thumb and forefinger, same hand, five dots, and on each of the three first fingers a ring tatooed. The body indicated a man, when living, of about 20 to 30 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 inches in height, slender built, with a moustache and goatee beard, of lightish brown hair. If any person from this description can throw any light upon his identity, it is hoped for the sake of friends who are ignorant of the solitary death in our midst that they will communicate with senior constable Maloney, of Hartly, who I am sure, will be glad to have any clue to his name or friends,
The above article, dated 4 July 1863, conflicts with NSW State Archives & Records which state that John BENTLEY, # 1488, was appointed to the Police as of 10 September 1864. The above article is more likely to be linked with John BENTLEY # 613.
Cal
I believe that the grave, in the above photo, is correct for John BENTLEY, Regd. # Q1488.
Cal 090418
NSW Police Gazette 19 August 1863
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Constable to be Senior Constable from 1st August ( 1863 )
Former Senior Constable John Raine passed away in Yass Hospital early this morning( 7 December 2016 ) after a long illness.
John David Raine
At the Yass District Hospital 7 December 2016
Aged 53 years
late of Yass, formerly Campbelltown
Dearly loved by his wife Robyn,
Family Kate and Peter, and Laura, Jacques and Elise
Beloved son of Jacqui and Andy (dec)
Brother to Jeni and Lindsay, Ann and Mark (dec),
Andrew (dec) and Belinda
Sadly missed by Vivien
“Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all”
All are kindly invited to farewell John at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Meehan Street Yass
On Tuesday 13th December 2016 Commencing at 10.00.am
John will be privately cremated.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yass District Hospital
W. T. Dennis & Son
Funeral Directors
79 Rossi Street Yass
AFDA
02 6226 4871
09/12/2016 – DEATH NOTICES
Yass Tribune
Leslie Warwick AISBETT
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Leslie Warwick AISBETT
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 4502
Rank: Sergeant – Retired
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 25 May 1987
First Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 August 1997
Born: ?
Died on: ?
Age: ?
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Monday 5 December 2016 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: East Chapel, PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
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AISBETT:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our Retired Member Leslie Warwick Aisbett, 4502 at East Chapel, PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park on MONDAY (5.12.2016) at 2.30pm.
Memorial at: A trophy, for Baton Twirling, has been dedicated in her name.
1989 Firing range instructors Snr Cst Sonia McKell (deceased), Toni McMahon, Kim Grosbe and Laura Lowe at the Police Academy in Goulburn. 2012 Cst Cody Brennan, Cst Kelly Robson, Sgt Suzie O’Leary and Snr Cst Nicole Lucaci Photo courtesy News Ltd
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Sonia Joy McKell married in October 1980 and changed her surname, departmentally, to BISCOE.
She served at the School Lecturing Section based at Granville Police Station; then to the Redfern Police Academy – chief Instructional staff – as she was a champion ‘ Marching Girl ‘ before joining the job.; a period at Liverpool Police Station; back to the Police Academy – as the Parade Sergeant. Here she was the first female parade sergeant when her sister (Vicki) was sworn in as a member of the NSW Police Force. ; also served a short period at Canterbury; and the only other location known is Marrickville Police Station.
Joe Ees
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Officers honour fallen police
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Hundreds of police officers and their families will today gather at the Domain in Sydney for National Police Remembrance Day, to pay tribute to colleagues who have died in duty.
While officers across the country will remember those who have gone before them, Sydney police are heading to the Wall of Remembrance at the Domain for a wreath-laying ceremony.
Since 1803, 249 officers have been killed in the line of duty throughout New South Wales by stabbings, shootings or accidents while conducting vehicle checks.
Officers will also honour police whose careers have been cut short by illness.
One of those is Sergeant Sonia McKell, who died of a brain aneurism in 2004, leaving behind a three-year-old son Jarrod.
Jarrod, now six, will receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione as part of the commemorations.
Sonia Joy McKell | World Baton Twirling Federation
first time Australia competed at the 1987 World Baton Twirling Championships. She was a member of that team and always said that competing on the world stage was a highlight of her twirling career. From that year onwards Sonia involved herself in encouraging Australian athletes to compete at the world level knowing that by doing this we, as a country, could only improve our skills by utilising the experience and knowledge our athletes brought back. Throughout her twirling career Sonia took on the responsibilities of State President, State Head Judge, National Head Judge, Technical Advisor and between the years 1993 – 1998 and 1999 – 2004 the job of President of the Australian Baton Twirling Association. She was responsible for contracting coaches from USA, Japan, Italy and France. This was an ongoing commitment to expose the members to as much diverse twirling knowledge as possible. Sonia was the coach of the Australian team who represented Australia in Holland 2000, France 2001 and this year 2004. Her athletes miss her terribly but know that she will be watching them in Osaka Japan. Sonia was a sergeant in the New South Wales police force and spent her working days at Marrickville Police Station.
At her funeral the Police Commissioner of New South Wales described Sonia as a caring compassionate colleague whose ethics and morals were above reproach. This was Sonia. Her partner John and beautiful son Jarrad survive Sonia. The birth of Jarrad in 2001 seemed to complete Sonia’s life, the joy and happiness he brought both her and John seemed to make the last 2 years all the more special. The suddenness of Sonia’s passing was a shock to all who knew and loved her. But her kindness, compassion, knowledge and skills she has left with us will ensure she will always be a part of the Australian Baton Twirling Association. Sonia will remain in our hearts forever.
Original URL path: http://www.wbtf.org/content/sonia-joy-mckell (2013-04-30)
Sonia was an integral part of the sport of baton twirling. She involved herself at the local club level, working up through to state, national and eventually the international level. She had a huge influence on the Australian Baton Twirling Association.
Sonia started her twirling career as most of us around her age did as a Drum Majorette, evolving through the years along with the sport into a baton twirler. Her club, Illawarra, (a suburb of Sydney) were the team representatives the first time Australia competed at the 1987 World Baton Twirling Championships. She was a member of that team and always said that competing on the world stage was a highlight of her twirling career.
From that year onwards, Sonia involved herself in encouraging Australian athletes to compete at the world level, knowing that by doing this, we as a country, could only improve our skills by utilising the experience and knowledge our athletes brought back.
Throughout her twirling career Sonia took on the responsibilities of State President, State Head Judge, National Head Judge, Technical Advisor and between the years 1993-1998 and 1999-2004 the job of President of the Australian Baton Twirling Association.
She was responsible for contracting coaches from USA, Japan, Italy and France. This was an ongoing commitment, to expose the members to as much diverse twirling knowledge as possible.
Sonia was the coach of the Australian team who represented Australia in Holland 2000, France 2001 and this year 2004. Her athletes miss her terribly but know that she will be watching them in Osaka, Japan. Sonia was a sergeant in the New South Wales police force and spent her working days at Marrickville Police Station. At her funeral, the Police Commissioner of New South Wales described Sonia as a caring, compassionate colleague whose ethics and morals were above reproach. This was Sonia.
Her partner John and beautiful son Jarrad survive Sonia. The birth of Jarrad in 2001 seemed to complete Sonia’s life, the joy and happiness he brought both her and John seemed to make the last 2 years all the more special. The suddenness of Sonia’s passing was a shock to all who knew and loved her. But her kindness, compassion, knowledge and skills she has left with us will ensure she will always be a part of the Australian Baton Twirling Association.
G’day Cal, very, very sad news about Mark. A real good bloke and straight shooting copper.
Mark had the best kept peaked cap for a front line copper that I ever saw. Always in pristine condition and not battered like ours were. We used to put the caps under our armpits to make them look like we were more operational than we really were. Mark didn’t have to do that of course, but I’ll never forget how good his hat was!
I met Mark when I was sent to the old Riverwood call box in early 1976. In those days 31 Division’s head station was at Hurstville, then there was Kingsgrove and the 2 call boxes, Mortdale and Riverwood. BTW I saw Bob May’s name here recently. He was a Senior Constable at the time at Hurstville and, as expected was a great bloke to have with you in any sort of blue.
The guys at the 2 call boxes had a close affinity probably because of that reason.
The other guys that Mark worked with, Dick Treverrow, Brian Bernardi, Gordon Lewis and Sergeant Ted Freeman were salt of the earth guys and great coppers.
Riverwood had its fair share of terrific guys as well, Bob McCloskey (whose name appeared here recently unfortunately), Bill Bullock, Sergeants Doug Robertson and Bill Lavette.
The call boxes in those days only worked 0700 to 2300 normally which meant that we worked nightshift at either Hurstville or Kingsgrove.
The incident that is the point of this email happened when Mark and I were working nightwork (I think for some reason out of Hurstville).
In those days we did 7 days of night shift from 2300 to 0700. Around 0530, just as the dawn was starting to show up, it was that misty grey time, we knew that we didn’t have long to go before we headed back to knock off.
Anyway being the junior man I was at the wheel of the F100 truck, we drove down King Georges Rd, just to kill some time because it was too early to go back.
I turned left into Edgbaston Rd and drove along the street and at the first cross intersection we came to (I think it was Melville Street, not sure) looming through the early morning mist, the whole intersection was COVERED in garden gnomes!!!
It was just so funny. We stopped and looked at the scene-there were aborigines with spears, elves with pipes, kangaroos you name it they were there and they covered the whole intersection.
The first thought we had was what the hell do we do now. I’m sure whoever did this was nearby watching and having a good laugh at seeing a couple of coppers loading all the gnomes into the back of the F100.
We ended up taking them to Hurstville, alerted the media for people to come and collect their gnomes and that was it.
You had to be there to see it.
Last saw Mark at Mortdale Railway Station probably 2002. We were both going to the first Police cadets reunion at the US Club at Sutherland. He hadn’t changed much, just older like all of us.
Anyway mate, gain very sad to hear that Mark has died. A thorough gentleman, straight shooter and good copper.
Someone you could rely on.
Cheers
Mick McGann
No.16758 / Cadet 2948
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I recently received my copy of the Police News and noticed the death of Mark Allman in November 2016. I was in the Police Cadets with Mark and kept in touch with him from time to time throughout our service. He used to send me emails from time to time but then early last year they stopped and I guessed he was too busy doing other things he loved, his family and riding motorcycles .
I was saddened to learn of his passing . I was searching the web and came across your web page . Congratulations to you and those who have pioneered this information for Police and their families.
I was not aware it existed but as I looked down the list of members who have passed on some of them I remember well and the good times we had in the ‘police family’.
Best wishes and many thanks for your dedication…
Regards, Ron McSporran..
Regd.No.9067
Ex Cadet 1301.
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Robert James MAY
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Robert James MAY
aka Camel or Bob
*NOT TO BE MISTAKEN FOR Robert Sidney MAY aka Ajax who is alive and well.
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 10495[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 29 October 1962
Senior Constable – appointed 29 October 1971
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 2 April 1988
Stations: ?, Hurstville ( 1970’s ), Sutherland ( Sgt in 1980’s ), Miranda – resignation
Service: From? ? pre October 1962? to 2 February 1991=28+years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1989
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989
Born: 1 February 1936
Died on: Sunday 20 November 2016
Age: 80
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Monday 28 November 2016 @ 1pm
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Cemetery, Linden St, Sutherland
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?
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Trevor ” Boe ” Cullen is a current serving member of NSWPF.
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Trevor was also a qualified commercial pilot and possibly ferried planes across the Pacific Ocean from the USA to Australia.
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PASSING OF TREVOR JOHN CULLEN – GOLD COAST BRANCH STALWART:
Trevor John CULLEN was a member of the Gold Coast Branch of Retired Police Association ( R.P.A. ) for some sixteen years and was held in high esteem by all who knew him and enjoyed his company over many years. Trevor had always been a most regular attendee at our Branch meetings for many years – but due to serious ill health had not been in attendance for a considerable time.
Trevor Cullen was a Detective for most of his service and enjoyed a reputation as an investigator of some renown, whose ability and analytical skills resulted in numerous criminal convictions including for the horrendous crime of murder. I had the pleasure of working with Trevor Cullen as the junior detective on several murder cases and I admired both his investigative skills and his tenacious commitment in bringing criminals to justice.
Trevor ultimately passed away on the 10 November and was subsequently laid to rest on the 18th November. At his funeral John KING, Bob COOLEY and Brian LANDON most honourably represented our Branch – with the floral tribute and eulogy being delivered by his former workmate and close friend Graeme ROSS.
The sincere condolences of all branch members are extended to his dear wife Laurel and his family.
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Graeme David FARRELL
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Graeme David FARRELL
aka Spook
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 22 June 1970
Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 June 1975
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 April 1986 – retirement
Fred may have also have lived, as a lad, at 19 Atchison St, Wollongong and worked at Wollongong Police Station or the Wollongong Police Boys Club.
In the South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus, dated Monday 4 October 1954, page 5, Constable Fred Pitchford is mentioned at a dance at Wollongong Police Boys’ Club Ball as having decorated the hall and attending the Ball with his wife ( no Christian name mentioned for her ).
In Illawarra Daily Mercury on Wednesday 11 April 1951, page 9, Mr & Mrs Fred Pitchford of Fernhill ( Wollongong ) are mentioned having a son & heir born at the Bulli Hospital on Friday – being named Keith Frederick Pitchford.
In the Illawarra Daily Mercury ( Wollongong ) on Monday 28 August 1950, page 12, a Fred Pitchford is mentioned ( no age ) as playing baseball at Stuart Park for Woonona.
A Fred Pitchford is also mentioned as an Usher at the wedding of a sister – Dorothea May Pitchford – of 19 Atchison St, Wollongong. Parents being Mr & Mrs. W. J. Pitchford of that address. This appears in the South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus on Friday 10 September 1943, page 9.
15 year old Fred was mentioned in the South Coast Times @ Wollongong Argus on Friday 17 May 1940 as being a 15 year old who fractured his left collarbone and sustained head injuries & a sprained left wrist, when he fell from a bicycle in Crown St, and being admitted to hospital.
From 1970 – 1993, Frederick William Pitchford of various addresses around Tathra, is mentioned in Government Gazette of NSW under the Fisheries and Oyster Farms Act, 1935, as owner of various oyster leases.
BIRTHDAY BOY: Sue Cotterill and Wendy Dunn help long-time Tathra resident Fred Pitchford celebrate his 92nd birthday on October 28 with family and friends.
A TATHRA man has been awarded the 20-year Police Medal, 28 years after he qualified.
Fred Pitchford was presented with his medal by Inspector Jason Edmunds at his home in Tathra last week.
The award was made after the New South Wales police decided to retrospectively recognise former sworn officers for their “diligent and ethical service”.
The medal is not given by virtue of long service, but on merit.
After working in Bega between 1968 and 1977 as a Second Class Sergeant (comparable to today’s Senior Sergeant) Mr Pitchford was discharged medically unfit from the force in 1980 and retired to Tathra.
Mr Pitchford had suffered severe ankle injuries that came from an accident after “arresting a couple of blokes” but mainly from kick-starting the old police Triumph motorbikes he rode.
Eventually, after nine operations on his ankle, doctors decided there was nothing further they could do and with complications arising, amputated his right leg below the knee.
At the presentation with family and friends, Mr Pitchford told of his experiences in Bega and the way policing then was completely different to today.
Mr Pitchford was in charge of the highway patrol and had 13 officers who were on the roads from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border.
There was one motorbike officer who was in Eden and lived in Wyndham, but the others were in cars and driving was not what it is now.
“For instance some of the roads were unmade and even the highways were nowhere near as good,” Mr Pitchford said.
“We drove Studebaker cars and then the Mini Cooper S, which really handled well on the winding roads.”
According to Mr Pitchford, the four men in Bega were very conscientious and drivers were certainly aware of their presence.
“They gave out between 200-250 tickets a month each,” he said.
Inspector Edmunds said it was an “absolute pleasure” to present Mr Pitchford with the medal.
“It is really important we don’t forget our history,” he said.
“And that we recognise the importance of all those years Fred served on behalf of the local community.”
After receiving the medal Mr Pitchford said it didn’t matter that it came 28 years after retirement, it was “just good to have it”.
“I always worked as well as I could so I am absolutely thrilled,” he said.
“It’s good to know they still think about the old fellas.”
Yet another wedding anniversary, their 54th, for Fred and Raynor Pitchford of Tathra and they celebrated it together at the Harbourmaster on a balmy evening.
Fred has a broken foot, but it is not as bad as it sounds!
With a “gammy” leg made partly of a plaster compound, Fred has to go downstairs backwards!
As he was performing this ritual recently he missed a step and broke his foot – the “gammy” one!
So it is not as bad as it sounds and Fred is still laughing.
For the record, before joining the police force from which, of course, he is retired, Fred was a menswear salesman with the Sykes family at Wollongong.
Legs on show
Talking of legs, there we were three of us blocking the footpath of Carp Street with only four legs between us!
How come, you ask?
Well, there was Fred Pitchford minus most of one leg, Chrissy Farrow minus more than half of one leg and resplendent in her comfy scooter and yours truly, fortunately with two legs!
And all as happy as sandpipers as pedestrians weaved around us, all with happy greetings.
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