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David Ivan HUNT

David Ivan HUNT

AKA  Fathead

Late of Manly

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class #  205

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  21619

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed  26 October 1984

Constable – appointed  26 October 1985

Detective – appointed  ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed  ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed  ? ? ?

Detective Senior Constable – appointed  ? ? ?

Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable with PTSD

Stations?, Central ( 1 Division ), Kings Cross ( 1980s ), Manly

Service:  From ? ?pre October 1984 ?  to ? ? ?? years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 30 August 2000 ( Former SenCon )

Born:  Friday 17 January 1964

Died on Saturday  3 August 2019

Age: 55 yrs 6 mths 17 days

Cause: Cancer ( rare form )

Event location: ?

Event date: Saturday  3 August 2019 during the p.m.

Funeral date Monday  12 August 2019 @ 1pm

Funeral location Macquarie Park Crematorium, Magnolia Chapel, Cnr Plassey & Delhi Rd’s, North Ryde

Wake location:  Manly Yacht Club, East Esplanade @ 3pm

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

David HUNT

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Survived by wife Judith and children Grace & Ben.

 

David HUNT

David HUNT

David HUNT

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




David Mark GRAHAM

 David Mark GRAHAM

AKA  MARK

Late of Mayfield Formerly of Adamstown

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # ???

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  37576

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed  ? ? ?

Constable – appointed  ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed  ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed  ? ? ?

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations?, Newcastle City Police District – Death

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  17 November 2018? years Service

Awards:  No find on Australian Honours

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   Saturday  17 November 2018

Age:  55

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday  30 November 2018 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:   Christ Church, Church St, Newcastle

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  James Murray Funeral  02 496 1435

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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

David Mark GRAHAM

David Mark GRAHAM

David Mark GRAHAM

 Grave location TBA

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GRAHAM, DAVID “MARK”
Late of Mayfield Formerly of Adamstown
Aged 55 Years
Adored and loving father of Christopher and Chantelle and their partners. Cherished son of Gordon (dec) and Nancye.
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Melinda and Brett.
Much loved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to all he met.

Relatives and Friends of DAVID (MARK) are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of his Life at Christ Church Cathedral, Church St, Newcastle this FRIDAY 30th November 2018 commencing at 10:30am.

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April 5, 2019
December 10, 2018
An amazing human being. So kind, caring and thoughtful.. we are all at a loss.
You were always so selfless and always looked out for me. You believed in me. The memories you left behind will be treasured forever.
We will miss you Dave. You will never be forgotten. A hero in your own right!!
Xx
November 26, 2018
A legend of the community. He was a wonderful man who lifted people. His attitude was very contagious. A massive supporter of our event. After meeting him, you could never forget him.
November 26, 2018
November 24, 2018
Sad news. MRk was always cheerful and outgoing and he loved his music. His kids went to school with mine and we had some funny conversations. Sorry to hear this news. Condolences to Chantelle and Chris.
https://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/theherald-au/david-graham-mark-condolences/190808878?cid=full&page=2
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Nov. 24, 2018




Ross Norman BETTS

Ross Norman BETTS

AKA  ?

Late of  ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  12058

RankProbationary Constable – appointed  27 June 1966

Constable – appointed  27 July 1967 ( 1 mth loss of seniority )

Senior Constable – appointed  27 July 1975

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed  ? ? ?

Appears in 1988 Stud Book but not the 1989 issue

Final Rank = Sergeant 1st Class

Stations?, Merrylands? ( 26 Division ), Western District ( 1967 ), Riverina area, O.I.C. Hay – Retirement

Service:  From ? ? pre June 1966?  to ? October 2000 =  34+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1982 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )

BornSaturday  8 December 1945

Died onThursday  18 October 2018

Age: 72 yrs 10 mths 10 days

Cause: ?

Event location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, NSW

Event date Thursday  18 October 2018

Funeral date: Tuesday  30 October 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location: Pioneer Hall, Cnr of Parade & Lauder St, Tumbarumba, NSW

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: Lyons Funeral Service, Tumbarumba  02 6948 2195

Buried at:  Cremated at Wagga Wagga

Ashes:  plaque on the Wall at Tumbarumba Lawn Cemetery, Tooma Rd, NSW

Memorial located at: ?

 

Ross Norman BETTS
Photo courtesy of Matt BETTS

 

Ross Norman BETTS

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Nothing further is known about this man, his life or career at the time of publication.

 

Cal

9 August 2019


 

 

 

 

 




Vincent GISSANE

 Vincent GISSANE

AKA  ?

Late of  ?

NSW Penrith Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  7179

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 21 January 1952

Detective Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1968

Detective Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 11 August 1975 ( Seniority date = 12 April 1975 – lost 4 months )

Does appear in the 1979 ‘Stud Book’ but NOT the 1879 – 1979 CIB Centenary book

Does NOT appear in the 1988 ‘Stud Book’

Final Rank = ?

Stations?, Phillip St ( 4 Division – 1970’s ), ‘possibly’ the Motor Squad ( C.I.B. )

ServiceFrom  ? ? pre Jan 1952?  to  ? ? 1982? =  30 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   Monday  14 May 1928, NSW

Died on:  Saturday  3 July 1999, NSW

Age:  71 yrs 1 mth 19 days

Cause:   Stroke

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:  Woronora Cemetery, Linden St, Sutherland, NSW

General Monumental Lawn, Jacaranda Monumental Lawn, 130

Lat:  -34.031662 Long:  151.047867

 

Vincent GISSANE

 

Vincent GISSANE

 

Vincent GISSANE

Vincent GISSANE
Vincent GISSANE being presented with a gift at his Send Off

Vincent GISSANE

Grave Location

 Memorial located at:   ?

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

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Family Tree:  https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/K2YJ-63L/sheila-agnes-t-gissane-1924-2001

Nothing further, at the time of publication, can be found on this man, his life or career.
Cal
9 Aug 2019




Brian Patrick HARRINGTON

Brian Patrick HARRINGTON

AKA  HARRO

Late of Wentworth Street, Glen Innes, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern Academy Class #  106

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  11907

RankProbationary Constable – appointed  4 April 1966

Constable – appointed  4 August 1967 ( lost 4 months )

Senior Constable – appointed  29 August 1976

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations?, Warrant Index Unit – ?

Service:  From ? ? pre April 1966?  to ? ? ?? years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 18 November 1982 ( SenCon )

Born: Wednesday  3 November 1943

Died on: Tuesday  30 July 2019

Age: 75

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday  6 August 2019 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Graveside – Glenn Innes Lawn Cemetery, Grafton St, Glenn Innes, NSW

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: Horder Family Funerals  –  02 6732 5911

Buried at: Glenn Innes Lawn Cemetery, Grafton St, Glenn Innes, NSW

GPS  Unknown

Memorial located at: ?

Brian Patrick HARRINGTON

 

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Brian Patrick Harrington

The relatives and friends of the late Brian Patrick Harrington, also known as Harro,aged 75 years, late of Wentworth Street, Glen Innes, are respectfully informed that Brian’s graveside funeral service will take place this Tuesday, 6th August, at the Glen Innes Lawn Cemetery, commencing at 10:30 am.

In Lieu of flowers friends may wish to make a donation to Care Flight, a donation stand will be at the service.

Loving partner of Pauline,

adored father of Fiona,

cherished grandad of Kiana and Madison,

loved great grandad of Hunter,

lovingly remembered & missed by Paula, Michael, Nicola & their families,

dear brother of Reg, Jim and Terry (all deceased),

loved uncle of Vicki, Valerie, Stephen, Jenny and Martin.

 

Horder Family Funerals

 


 

 

 

 




Eileen Patricia WILSON

Eileen Patricia WILSON

AKA  PAT

Wife to Cec SHAW # & mother Wayne SHAW # 18327

Late of Lansvale, NSW

 

NSW Police Academy Redfern – Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 1077

Regd. # ???

 

Rank:  “Special Constable” – appointed ? ? pre July 1955?

 

Final Rank = ?

 

Stations?, School Lecturing – Bourke St – Darlinghurst, Metropolitan Traffic Branch School Lecturing Section – Retirement

 

Service:  From ? ? pre July 1953?  to *10 September 1955 =  1.5 years Service

*In these early days of NSW Policing, female police were not permitted to be married.  If they did marry, they had to Resign from NSWPF.

 

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours

 

Born: Monday  28 July 1930

Died on: Friday 19 July 2019 @ 2210hrs

Age: 88 ( 9 days before her 89th birthday )

Cause: Heart failure – Dementia

 

Event location: ?

Event date: Friday  19 July 2019 @ 2210hrs

 

Funeral date: St Matthews Catholic church, 12 Tebbutt St, Windsor, NSW

Funeral location: Friday  26 July 2019 @ 1.30pm

Wake location: ?TBA

Funeral Parlour: Windsor Funeral Home – 4577 2322

 

Buried at: Cremated – Garden Chapel of Castlebrook Crematorium, Windsor Road, Rouse Hill

Memorial located at: ?

 

Mrs Cecil SHAW

 

Eileen Patrician WILSON - Point Duty - Sydney CBD
Eileen Patricia WILSON – Point Duty – Sydney CBD

Eileen Patrician WILSON - Point Duty - Sydney CBD
Eileen Patricia WILSON – Point Duty – Sydney CBD

 

Back Row (L-R): Marsia POTTER, June STRATHMORE ( R.I.P. ), ?, ? Front Row: Eileen Patricia 'Pat WILSON, Inness ? ( R.I.P. ), ?
Back Row (L-R):  Marsia POTTER P/W 0013 ( was a Sgt 2/C ), June STRATHMORE ( was a Sgt 2/c ) ( R.I.P. ), ?, ? Front Row: Eileen Patricia ‘Pat WILSON, Inness ? ( R.I.P. ), ?

 

EILEEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED


Funeral location: TBA


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September 1955Eileen Patrician WILSON, a Constable with the School Lecturing Section at Darlinghurst married Cecil Alfred Shaw, a Constable and member of 22 Division, Liverpool. They married at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Parramatta.

( Source: Liverpool Police History – 1788 – 2016 )


 

SHAW, Eileen Patricia ” Pat “
28/07/1930 – 19/07/2019
Aged 88 Years
Passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by family.
Settled in Canley Vale home with beloved husband Cecil Ike (deceased).
Dearest sister to Josie (deceased).
Loving Mother of Wayne, Debbie, Lisa, Melinda, Nicole and Louise.
Mother-in-law to 3.
Proud Grandmother to 20 and
Great Grandmother to 7 with two little souls on the way.
In God s Loving Care
Relatives and friends of Pat are warmly invited to attend her funeral service that will be held at 1.30pm on Friday 26th July 2019, at St Matthew s Catholic Church, 12 Tebbutt Street Windsor.
Following the service, the cortege will proceed to the Garden Chapel of Castlebrook Crematorium, Windsor Road, Rouse Hill.
Funerals
Published in The Daily Telegraph on 23/07/2019

 

 

 


Hey Greg, just to let you know that mum passed away on Friday, at 22:10
Us 5 girls have been with her all day every day and all day with our children as well on Friday, as we knew time was growing shorter.
Mum was resting peacefully, probably hearing us all around her, chatter and recalling older days.
One grandson was reading out the crossword puzzle clues as we all tried to guess the answers.
It was, I suppose, an early birthday gathering for mum because she would have turned 89 next Sunday, July 28.
Debbie and Louise had planned to stay the night… we all wanted to but that was impossible.
We all slowly left through the night, one by one, with plans to return in the morning, as mum’s breathing was steady.
She was given morphine every four hours to help her rest and breathe easily, which she was.
There was no change until the last person left, leaving Debbie and Louise to settle in for the night.
3 minutes later mum’s breathing began to slow down. Minutes later she quietly slipped away,
Debbie and Louise were by her side, gently talking to her, telling her to go to Dad as they held her hands.
They said she was very, very peaceful,.
I really believe that she was waiting for us to go so she could go with dad.
On Thursday I sat by her bedside and held her hand for 9 hours. Whispering to her come by letting her know that I was not going anywhere. We were all taking it in shifts.
Every time I went to pull my hand away, just to change position, she would squeeze my hand. She knew I was there and I am just so glad I was there.
Greg, all the laughs you had with mum and dad through the years and when you were patrolling with Wayne, the whole Shaw household loved your presence… except for my dog.
Thank you for your kind words too.
You are right.
Mum has been without dad for so long now.
25 years in fact!
I imagine she has gone rushing back to dad’s arms….. free from her poor old body.

 

NSW Police School Lecturing Unit - 11 July 1953<br /> PIX MAGAZINE<br /> Volume 30, No. 5 ( 11 July 1953 )<br /> Pages 21 - 23<br />
NSW Police School Lecturing Unit – 11 July 1953
PIX MAGAZINE
Volume 30, No. 5 ( 11 July 1953 )
Pages 21 – 23

NSW Police School Lecturing Unit - 11 July 1953<br /> PIX MAGAZINE<br /> Volume 30, No. 5 ( 11 July 1953 )<br /> Pages 21 - 23<br />

NSW Police School Lecturing Unit - 11 July 1953<br /> PIX MAGAZINE<br /> Volume 30, No. 5 ( 11 July 1953 )<br /> Pages 21 - 23<br />

 

 

 


 

Cumberland Argus (Parramatta, NSW : 1950 – 1962),

Wednesday 28 September 1955, page 9

WEDDING OF POLICEMAN, POLICEWOMAN

Seventy yards of billowing tulle and exquisite Chantilly lace, worn over slipper satin, went into the beautiful bridal gown, which Eileen Patricia Wilson wore at her marriage to Cecil Alfred Shaw, in St, Patrick’s Catholic Church, Parramatta.

Both bride and groom are members of the N.S.W. Police Force.

Eileen, who is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson, of Blaxcell Street, Granville, was attached to the school lecturing division, Bourke Street, Darlinghurst.

Cecil, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Shaw, is a member of No. 22 Division, Liverpool.

Eileen’s bridal gown, together with the maid’s frock, fashioned by her friend, Mrs. E. Hawke, of Granville, featured a lace-fitted bodice, long sleeves and a lace draped apron front, continued to the back and finishing with a bustle bow and two hemline tails. The tulle skirt was cut with an eight foot train. Her short, four-tiered veil was held by a crown of lily of-the-valley.

Large camellias, surrounded by white hyacinths, comprised the bridal bouquet.

Josephine Anne Wilson, her only attendant, wore a full-length frock of salmon flecked nylon, with a plain salmon nylon apron front and bustle bow. She wore a halo of tuber roses in her hair.

Best man was Bernard Russell Shaw, the groom’s brother.

One hundred guests were received at ” Westella, ” Auburn, Lilac Ballroom, by Mrs. Wilson, who chose a blue figured nylon frock, topped with a blue and white coat.

Mrs. Shaw chose a lemon romaine beaded frock and black accessories.

The bride changed for her Coolangatta honeymoon in to a champagne, sculptured nylon frock, over which she wore a powder-blue velvet coat and a small matching petal hat.

They will return to their flat at Granville.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131386212


 

 

 

 




Joan Mary BEAUMONT

Joan Mary BEAUMONT ( MONKS )

Wife of Trevor BEAUMONT – NSWPF – # 14058

AKA BLONDIE

Late of  ?

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Rank:  Police Wife

 

Stations?,  Green Valley, Bega,

 

Service:  From ? ? ?  to ? ? ?? years Service

 

Awards: No find on Australian Honours

 

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Monday  8 July 2019

Age: ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

 

Funeral date: Monday  15 July 2019 @ 11.30AM

Funeral locationHogbin Crematorium, Hogbin Dve, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

 

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

 


 

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Nothing further is known about Joan at the time of publication although Trevor lost a son on 16 June 2017Warren Beaumont who was a former Wests Magpie player.

May both Joan and Warren forever Rest In Peace.

 

 

Cal

14 July 2019.


 

 

 

 

 




Francis Michael PEARCE

Francis Michael PEARCE

AKA FRANK, TRANGIE

Late of Palm Beach Queensland formerly of Trangie and Sydney, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  120

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  13857

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1969

Senior Constable – appointed 15 September 1978

Sergeant ?/C – appointed 17 November 1985

Final Rank = ?

Stations?, Newtown ( early 1970’s ),

Service:  From 4 August 1969?  to ? ? ?? years Service

Awards: Queen’s Commendation for Brace Conduct ( Imperial ) – granted 21 December 1971 – Apprehension of armed man ( Cst )

National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Det Sgt 3/C )

Born: Tuesday  30 March 1948

Died on: Saturday  29 June 2019

Age: 71

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday  12 July 2019 @ 10am

Funeral location: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Palm Beach Ave, Palm Beach, Qld

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

 

Francis Michael PEARCE, Frank PEARCE
2015 Frank Pearce at Bindyite Luncheon (cropped3)

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FRANCIS MICHAEL PEARCE
Passed away 29th June 2019
Aged 71 years.
Late of Palm Beach Queensland formerly of Trangie and Sydney.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret.
Loving father of Julie-Anne Debney
Much loved grandfather of Oliver and Jack
Brother of Janet Bennett.
Francis’ funeral service will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church, 69 Palm Beach Ave, Palm Beach, QLD commencing at 10.00am, Friday 12th July.

Published in Narromine News on July 10, 2019

 

July 11, 2019
Shocked to hear of Franks recent passing. We have been close friends since school days at Trangie and later as Police Officers. A very compassionate and generous man a larger than life character who I will miss greatly.
Condolences to the family,
Margaret, Julie Anne and Janet.
Rest in Peace Frank, may God be with you.
Your friend Pat Yeo.
July 10, 2019
May Frank forever Rest In Peace: https://police.freom.com/francis-michael-pearce/

 

 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/narrominenewsonline-au/obituary.aspx?n=francis-pearce&pid=193348359&


 

 

 

 




George W. READ

George W. READ

AKA  ?

Late of  507 Dowling St, Moore Park, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ????

Rank:

Arrived in Sydney from London Police – 1855 as the Officer In Charge of the original Police detachment raised in London to form the nucleus of NSW Police

Officially joined NSW Police – Saturday  13 January 1855

Sub-Inspector – appointed  ? March 1862

Inspector – appointed  1 January 1875 ?

Superintendent – appointed  1 January 1875 ?

Superintendent 1st Class – appointed  1 January 1885

acting Inspector General – 23 February 1888

 

Final Rank = Superintendent 1st Class

StationsLondon Metropolitan Police, Sydney Metropolitan Police – Death

Service:  From 13 January 1855  to 12 December 190146 years Service

Awards: No find

Born: ? ? c 1828 – Devon, England

Died on: Thursday  12 December 1901 at 1.30pm

Age: 73

Cause: Senile decay

Event location: 507 Dowling St, Moore Park, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday  13 December 1901

Funeral location: ?

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW

Grave Location:  Methodist Old  1A  OC, Grave 74

Buried with:  Alfred E. READ, 35 old, Buried on 4 November 1919

Memorial located at: a large ‘Tablet’ to the Memory of George placed in the Bourke St ( Sydney ) church – Sunday ? December 1905

 

The late Police Superintendent George READ.( From a photograph taken in 1875 )
The late Police Superintendent George READ. ( From a photograph taken in 1875 )

 

George READ
Superintendent George READ.
( From a photograph by J. Hubert Newman, taken in 1875 )

 

GEORGE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED


Grave location:

Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW

Methodist Old  1A  OC, Grave 74

George READ - Grave

George READ - Grave

 

George READ - Grave

George READ - Grave
Photos by Chris PIGOTT
cgpigott@yahoo.com.au
www.pigott-gorrie.blogspot.com
Find A Grave ID 46872562

 


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Superintendent George READ

Born c1828, Devon, England

Died 12/12/1901, Sydney, aged 74.

Cause of death, senile decay.

Buried Rookwood Cemetery

At the time of his death he was the oldest serving Policeman in New South Wales.

1855:  Arrived in Sydney with fellow London Police Officer SAUNDERSON who was later to become Superintendent at Bathurst District. Both READ and SAUNDERSON were part of an original detachment raised in London to form the nucleus of the present Force. READ was the Officer in Charge of the detachment, SAUNDERSON was his second in charge and joined the NSW Police.

1875: READ was promoted to Superintendant

1888: Performed the duties of Inspector General in the absence of Inspector General FOSBERY who was absent from New South Wales for some months.

April 1900: Granted 9 months leave but was extended.

12/12/1901: Died at his residence 507 Dowling St, Moore Park. Among the many senior members of the NSW Police mourners was Inspector General FOSBERY and Superintendent SAUNDERSON, Bathurst.

It would know appear that Superintendent SAUNDERSON with whom READ arrived in 1855 may be the oldest serving NSW Police Officer at the time in 1901.

George was married twice in Sydney. His first wife died 1873 and they had 4 children. He married again in 1875 and had 5 more children. His last born was a daughter in 1886 when he was 58 years old.

Photos courtesy Noelene Harris.

 

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

 


 

3 July 2019:  507 South Dowling St, Surry Hills =

REGISTERED 10 ROOM BOARDING HOUSE

507 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills

Spanning over 5 levels, this updated registered 10 room boarding house with approval for a maximum of 20 occupants offers single, double & extra-large rooms, some with balcony’s and bathrooms & city skyline views. A sought after and rare find with consistent income stream and strong growth investment opportunity.

Features include large paved courtyard, communal kitchen, dining, separate living areas and a rear pedestrian lane.

Set within a fine pocket of Surry Hills and moments from famed eateries, Moore Park, Centennial Park and transport.

507 South Dowling St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
507 South Dowling St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 ( cream building )


 

Methodist (Sydney, NSW : 1892 – 1954), Saturday 30 December 1905, page 7

A memorial tablet to the memory of the late Superintendent George Read has been placed in the Bourke-street (Sydney) church by the officers and men of the police force.

The ceremony of unveiling the tablet took place on Sunday night ( 24 December 1905 ) in the presence of a large congregation; which included a number of officers and members of the police force.

An address in appreciation of the deceased, who was a member and trustee of Bourke-street, was delivered by Rev. J. W. Collier.

The late Superintendent Read was the honoured father of Rev. George Read of the Homebush Circuit.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155383621

 

 


Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 – 1912), Saturday 11 January 1902, page 75

Police Promotions.

The Executive Council on Tuesday approved, on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, of the following police promotions : —

Superintendent Thomas Garvin (2nd class) to be 1st class from December 13 last.

Superintendent Nicholas Larkins (3rd class) to be 2nd class from July 1 last.

Superintendent Martin Brennan (3rd class) to be 2nd class from December 13 last.

Acting-Superintendent Stephen J. Cotter, appointment to that rank confirmed, and to take effect from December 13 last.

Sub -Inspector Isaac Morrow (1st class) to be Inspector from December 13 last.

Sub-Inspector John S. Clark (2nd class), drill instructor at the police barracks ( Belmore Barracks ? ), to be sub-inspector 1st class, from July 1 last.

Acting Sub-Inspectors A. A. Hojel, A. A. Sykes, H. Trenchard, J. McVane, and Thomas Kendall (storekeeper), appointments confirmed to the rank of sub-inspector from July 1 last.

Superintendent Garvin takes the position left vacant by the death of Superintendent George Read.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/163818006

 


Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 – 1907), Saturday 21 December 1901, page 26

Superintendent Read.

 

The oldest policeman in New South Wales, as far as length of service is concerned, died on December 12, when Superintendent George Read, who for over a quarter of a century controlled the metropolitan district, breathed his last at his residence in Dowling-street, Moore Park. The end was not entirely unexpected by either his family or his colleagues, for Mr. Read had been in ill-health for the past six or eight months, and it was generally recognised that the end of his useful career was at hand. The deceased gentleman shared with Superintendent Saunderson, of Bathurst, the distinction of being, as stated, the oldest policeman in this State, and of the two Mr. Read held the senior position. Both officers came to New South Wales in the fifties, in a detachment of police who had been engaged in London, and who formed the nucleus of the present force. Of this detachment Mr. Read came out as officer-in-charge, having had several years’ experience previous to that in England. He and Superintendent Saunderson joined the police here on January 13, 1855. By degrees the merit of both gentlemen won for them promotion, and on January 1, 1875, Mr. Read was appointed superintendent, which is the highest position next to that of the Inspector-General. For a good many years before this, however, he had had the control of the police of Sydney. In April last year he obtained nine months’ leave of absence, and this was afterwards extended. Mr. Read, who died from senile decay, was 73 years of age. He was married twice, and several children, besides his second wife, survive him.

Mr. N. Larkin, who has been performing the duties of superintendent of the metropolitan division for some time past, was recently permanently installed in the position, and his appointment as Mr. Read’s successor has proved to be generally popular with the men of the police force. Speaking of Mr. Read’s death, Mr. Fosbery, the Inspector-General, said:-“I cannot speak in terms too high of Mr. Read’s public services, and of his integrity of purpose, and knowledge of, and close attention to, his duties during his very long and very useful career.” It may be mentioned that Mr. Read, for some months, carried out the duties of Inspector General of Police, during the absence of that officer, in 1888, from New South Wales.

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Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Friday 13 December 1901, page 7

DEATH OF SUPERINTENDENT READ.

A PROMINENT POLICE OFFICIAL.

Superintendent George W. Read, one of the oldest members of the force in New South Wales, who was in charge of the metropolitan police district, died yesterday at 1 30 pm, at his residence, 507 Dowling-street, Moore Park.

The deceased officer, who was highly respected throughout the service, had been in bad health for some little time, and was granted leave of absence lately with a view to his retirement.

Dr. Piton, the Government Medical Officer, was his medical adviser. The late Mr. Read leaves a widow and several children.

The late superintendent arrived in Sydney in January, 1855, he being one of a number of the London Metropolitan Police who came out to the colony in that year.

He was placed in charge of the Sydney police as sub-inspector in March, 1862 – nearly 40 years ago.

On the recommendation of Inspector-General Fosbery, who always regarded him as a very worthy and conscientious officer, he was advanced to the position of Inspector on January 1, 1875, and subsequently he was made superintendent of the metropolitan district.

The deceased officer was 72 years of age.

In April last year he obtained nine months’ leave of absence, which was subsequently extended. On one occasion he carried out the duties of Inspector-General of Police during Mr. Fosbery’s absence form the State.

Mr. Read’s position was recently allotted to Mr. N. Larkin, who had been for some time in temporary control of the metropolitan police.

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New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 – 1900), Tuesday 31 August 1897 (No.688), page 6239

The Treasury, New South Wales, [1942] 31st August, 1897.

It is hereby notified that the undermentioned Police Officers have been appointed by the Board of Health to be the Local Authorities under action 9, sub-section 1 (b) of the ” Public Health Act, 1896,” for the respective Police Districts mentioned, namely:—

Police District                Local Authority                                 Headquarters

Metropolitan                 Superintendent George Read         Sydney

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Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 – 1940), Thursday 23 February 1888, page 2

 

Superintendent George Read was appointed to act as Inspector-General of Police during the absence of Mr. Edmund Fosberry on a trip to Europe.

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  • The Inspector General of Police – Office was location at 109 Phillip St, Sydney.

 


 

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 – 1930), Wednesday 29 December 1886 (No.52), page 399

[Extract from the Government Gazette.] [8521] Colonial Secretary’s Office,

Sydney, 23rd December, 1886.

Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the’ Executive Council, has been pleased to approve of the following promotions and appointments in the Police Force,

viz.

Superintendent George Read to be Superintendent, 1st Class,— to take effect from the 1st January last;

……
GEORGE R. DIBBS.

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William Keith DOWTON

William Keith DOWTON

AKA  Keith

Late of Dubbo

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  110

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  12463

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 23 years, 5 months, 12 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 23 years, 6 months, 26 days )

Constable – appointed 3 April 1968

Detective – appointed  ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976

In the 1989 Stud Book he was still a SenCon

 

Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable?

 

Stations?, ‘possibly’ Bowral Detectives, Dubbo, Orana Command – Retirement

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 11 months, 29 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 17 years, 9 months, 8 days

 

Service:  From 20 February 1967  to 6 September 2001 =  34 years, 6 months, 17 days Service

 

Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( Detective SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenCon )

 

Born: Wednesday  8 September 1943

Died on: Friday  14 June 2019

Age: 75 years, 9 months, 6 days

Cause: Mesothelioma – undiagnosed

Event location: ?

Event date: Friday  14 June 2019

 

Funeral date: Friday  21 June 2019 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: ( Graveside funeral ) Nevertire Cemetery,  Oxley Hwy, Nevertire, NSW

Wake location: ?

 

Funeral Parlour: Abbey Funeral Home – 6881 8988

Buried at: Nevertire Cemetery,  Warren Rd, Nevertire, NSW

Memorial located at: ?

 

William Keith DOWTON

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


Funeral location: 


FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace


 

June 21, 2019
Rest In Peace Keith, we had lots of fishing trips together and I have many memories. I am a bit shocked to read this, may the family live and love with your memory of a fine chap.
Kind regards Des Roberts,
from Sunshine Coast Queensland

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My brother Keith Dowton formerly of Nevertire passed away on the 14/6/19.Keith grew up in Nevertire son of Keith and Kitty Dowton and his 6 brothers and 2 sisters.Attended Nevertire Public School then Warren Central.
Worked on the telephone exchange in Warren before joining the Police force in 1967 and retiring in 2001 .

 

 


 

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973), Thursday 9 July 1964 (No.60), page 2767

AS NOTIFIED BY THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

New South Wales.

Postman, Fourth Division — William Keith DOWTON,………………

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Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973), Thursday 15 October 1959 (No.63), page 3653

AS NOTIFIED BY THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S

DEPARTMENT.

New South Wales.

Junior Postal Officer, Fourth Division—  ……. William Keith DOWTON, …

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