FRAIN, Cecil.
(of Bexley, formerly of Caringbah)
14 th June 2016
Aged 82 years
Retired NSW Police
Former husband to Joan. Loving father of Lisa, Angela and Darren (deceased). Adoring Grandfather of Lara, Matthew, Harley, Rebecca and Reid. Longtime friend of Maureen Holmes.
Died peacefully in his sleep.
Friends are welcome to join the service at Woronora Crematorium, West Chapel, Linden St Sutherland on Monday 20 June at 11.30am.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on June 18, 2016
It is reported that Rob was at Werrington Railway Station and collapsed. CPR was performed but was not successful.
May Rob forever Rest In Peace.
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Bob was a keen amateur Radio operator, he also has a web site. www.airsearailroad.com where he dealt with anything to do with the forms of transport mentioned in the web site name.
At least one can say that Bob passed away doing what he loved filming the various trains “Indian Pacific” etc to put on his web site and “Youtube”.
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Rob also wrote articles in ‘ On the airbands ‘ column in Australian Aviation magazine.
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BELL, Robert Arthur.
(known as Bob)
Late of Georges Hall. Cherished husband of Lynne. Much loved Dad of Carolyn, Peter, Christine and Rosemary. Father-in-law of Stephen and Matthew. Adored Pa of Zachary, Nicholas, Alexander, David, Joseph, Jacob, Emily, Jack and Holly. Brother to Rhonda. And a friend to many.
Heaven will be richer for the presence of his
loving soul.
Bob’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Thursday June 16, 2016 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Aspect Fundraising, PO Box 361, Forestville NSW 2087 would be appreciated. –
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
We all lost a colleague, friend and good mate. Rest in Peace Bob and fly with the angels.
Sgt Bob Bell (Burwood days).
Not too many people were of your calibre and were such a great leader and friend to so many. You influenced my career and supported me as my sergeant and as friend. You made us laugh and showed that a Sgt could be human after all. Those shifts watching the flight paths of planes at your desk and you trusting me in a cop car is still spoken of to this day and still makes me laugh. Lost but never forgotten.
~
Mick Oates,
Saratoga, New South Wales
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
We always enjoyed Bob’s posts on AirSeaRailRoad.com and his enthusiasm for all mode of transports and amateur radio. Loved discussing many of these subjects with Bob over a cup of tea at Bankstown Airport.
Bob you will be missed, we will never forget your calm way to approach all situations.
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Ronald GILLIES 2230 at Karrakatta Cemetery on TUESDAY (7.6.2016) at 1′.30pm.
GILLIES (Ronald):
Passed away peacefully on 26.5.2016 at RPH aged 88.
Dearly beloved husband of Rona, much loved father of Geoff, Ray and Neil, daughter-in-law Kate and cherished Poppy of Isabella and Alice.
The emptiness we feel today is comforted by a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Forever in our hearts –
Monday, 6 June 2016
Dear Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil our heart felt sympathy goes out to you with the sad loss of Ron – a true gentleman. Our thoughts are with you – Ray and Irene Kaerger
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Ray Kaerger,
Mandurah, Western Australia
Monday, 6 June 2016
So very sorry to hear of your sad loss – Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil. I have so many happy memories of Rons broad smile and laughter on holidays at Rockingham. Such a lovely gentleman. Sue Breen (Née Kaerger)
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Sue Breen,
Mandurah, Western Australia
Monday, 6 June 2016
To Rhona,
My deepest sympathy to you and your sons.
Maryanne (met in the Inglewood Pharmacy)
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Our deepest condolesences to you Neil for the sad loss of your dearly loved father. Our thoughts are with you, your dear Mother and all your family members.
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Michael & Mark.,
Rozelle, New South Wales
Thursday, 2 June 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Heartfelt sympathy to Rona and family. So sorry about Ron. We have memories of 70 years and fun in early Police days.
Max and Barbara Blight
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 2 June 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Our thoughts are with Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil on the sad loss of Ron, a loving husband and father. Our memories will always be of a wonderful, happy man who greeted us with a big warm, welcoming smile. He will be fondly remembered by all of the 59ers.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Sincere sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil. It was a privilege to have Ron as our friend.
Mary and Robert Ramage.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
GILLIES (Ron ): So many great memories of a special friend and neighbour for over 40 years. One of nature’s true gentlemen and a wonderful family man.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray and Kate and girls and Neil.
Judith and Alan, Andrew and Ellen, Mark and Fiona, Simone and Dave and their families. RIP dear friend.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Brethren of the Lodge of Justice 328WAC mourn the loss of their late W Bro Ronald Gillies PGStd Br. A highly respected Freemason.
Sincere condolences to Rona and his family.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
GILLIES (Ron ): A wonderful gentleman who touched the hearts of everyone he met. Deepest sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil. Fond memories of North Perth Tennis Club days. Julie on behalf of Jim (dec), Pat and McMorrow family.
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Fond memories of a truly great friend. With sympathy and love to Rona and family. Dot and Maurie West
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ron):
To Rona and family. A privilege to have had you as my best friend for many years. Love Peggy.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
A dear friend of many many years. Thinking of you Rona and boys. You will be remembered Ron. Dot Jones.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald ): Deepest sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray, Neil, Kate, Isabella and Alice on your sad loss. Ron was a fine man of great integrity. Gerry Arthur.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Loving sympathy to dear Rona and family. Happy memories of a respected friend. A true gentleman. The Leonhardt family.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronnie):
Long time friend and colleague of John (dec) and Kath. Remembered with affection by all. Sympathy to Rona and family. Greenaway family
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Deepest sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray, Neil and families. Ron was a person of great credibility with a personality that touched everybody he met. Goodbye old friend and mentor. You will be missed. Maureen and Jack
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ron):
Deepest sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil on the passing of Ron.
Ron will always be fondly remembered. From Max Robinson and family.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 30 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Ron – the best of men. With our love, Jeanie and Winsome. “The lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime and, departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.” A Psalm of Life.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 30 May 2016
GILLIES (Ron):
One of my best friends who will always be remembered. Sincere sympathy to Rona and family. Pam and family.
Monday, 30 May 2016
GILLIES (Ron ): Deepest sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray and Neil on Ron’s sad passing.
Great Memories of social and tennis days.
From all your friends at North Perth Tennis Club.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 30 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald ): A long and cherished friend who was a gentleman in every aspect who will be so sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to Rona, Geoff, Ray, Kate and girls and Neil.
We will always remember you Ron.
Brian Erna and Family
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 30 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Good friend and golfing mate for many years. Deepest sympathy to Rona and family. Hazel, Ron Godfrey and family.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 30 May 2016
GILLIES (Ron): Heartfelt sympathy to Rona and families. Treasured memories of a jovial lifelong friend. Val and Les (dec) James and families.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Our deepest sympathy to our Auntie Rona, cousins Geoff, Ray and Neil and their families.
From Graham, Helen and Denise and families. May Ron rest in peace.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 28 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Fond and respected brother-in-law of William (dec) and great friend of Stephanie. Loving sympathy to Rona and family. Rest in peace Ron.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 28 May 2016
GILLIES (Ronald):
Cherished memories of my loving husband and soul mate of 64 years. Thank you for the journey we shared. You were the love of my life and will remain in my heart forever. Rona.
Dawn was married to Bill TUNSTALL and Dawn worked from the Women Police Office in the old C.I.B. building, Surry Hills.
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born in Henty NSW.
In 1957 Dawn became a Nurse & Midwife at Yass and in 1963 was sworn in as a Woman Police Constable no 53.
Dawn, ( like all of that early period of women in policing ), performed duties in school lecturing then into Plain Clothes at the CIB performing drug and vice duties.
She went back to Nursing and during this period she found time to hold Commissioned Officer positions in the Girl Guides, St Johns Ambulance and Senior Controller in the SES she gave her life to Public Service.
Vale Dawn Tunstall
by Richard Hurst
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Stanley Ralph NEAL
| 17/06/2016
Stanley Ralph NEAL
( late of Albion Park )
aka Stan
New South Wales Police Force
Police Academy Class # 103
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 1 November 1965
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, surrounded by loving family on June 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Wendy. Dearly loved father, stepfather and father in law of Adrian, Brendan and Julie, Dianne and Brett, Brad. Cherished Grandad of Asher, Nimah, Lachlan, Hamish, Wil, Jaxon, Zoe. Loved brother and brother in law of Elaine, Shirley and Dennis, Robyn and Les and family, Mellissa and family. Much loved son in law of Anne. Stanley will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 70 Years Forever in our hearts A life well lived
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Stanley’s funeral service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 34 Belmore Street Wollongong on Tuesday June 14, 2016 at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Council Of Australia would be appreciated.
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, surrounded by loving family on June 7, 2016.
Beloved husband of Wendy. Dearly loved father, stepfather and father in law of Adrian, Brendan and Julie, Dianne and Brett, Brad. Cherished Grandad of Asher, Nimah, Lachlan, Hamish, Wil, Jaxon, Zoe. Loved brother and brother in law of Elaine, Shirley and Dennis, Robyn and Les and family, Mellissa and family. Much loved son in law of Anne.
Stanley will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 70 Years
Forever in our hearts
A life well lived
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Stanley’s funeral service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 34 Belmore Street Wollongong on Tuesday June 14, 2016 at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Council Of Australia would be appreciated.
To Wendy & Family please accept our sincere condolences 0n your sad loss of a loving husband & dear friend. Unfortunately we are unable to the service but our are thoughts will be with you. From Barbara Jack & Families
Rons’ cancer was deemed a HOD from a rescue response incident in Blacktown to a chemical spill.
Trevor Watkins was also a Rescue Operator who attended the same incident and died some time before Ron of the same cancer. Doctors linked the 2 Police to the same chemical spill event.
Trevor, however, is NOT mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance. ( Last checked 25 Aug 2022 )
Cadets – Class 10 / 1972 ( Class 132 )
a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can’t remember all the names but I will give it a try. Back row: Laurie Eddy ( # 16868? ), Greg Peterson ( # 15106 ), Warren Newton ( # 14491 ), Bob Murrell ( # 15864 ), Hank Vanderwaarden ( # 15760 ), Ron Blake ( # 10029 ). Middle row: John HAMER – instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie Jones ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , Gary BUCKLEY ( # 16269 ), Ces Kearney ( # 16804 ), Ray Filewood ( # 15912 ), Dave Clouston ( # 16727 ), Alan Targett ( # 14196 ), Helmut Myers ( # 16359 ). Front row: Kieron Power ( # 17384 ), John Findlater ( # 13571 ), Ron McGOWAN ( # 15631 ), Gordon Middlemisss ( # 17058 ), Gary Winchester ( # 15414 ), Mal Roser ( # 16028 ).
Michael Edward MULLANE
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Michael Edward MULLANE
( late of Nelson Bay & the Victoria Hotel, Hinton, NSW )
aka Mick
Redfern Police Academy Class # 119
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 13684
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 12 May 1969 ( aged 20 years, 1 months, 15 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 23 June 1969 ( aged 20 years, 2 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed Monday 23 June 1969
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: ? ( Appears in the 1969 Stud Book but not the 1975 issue )
Stations: ?
Service: From 12 May 1969to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: ? No find on It’s an Honour
Born: Sunday 27 March 1949
Died on: Friday 15 January 2016
Cause: ? ( Died in his sleep )
Age: 66 years, 9 months, ? days
Funeral date: Saturday 23 January 2016
Funeral location: St Joseph’s Catholic Church, East Maitland
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
MICK 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.
Aged 66 Years Of Nelson Bay and Victoria Hotel Hinton
Dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather of ELLEN, MICHAEL, TRUDY, LILY MAY, AIDAN MICHAEL and RUBY ELENA, son of PATRICIA (dec’d) and EDWARD, brother, brother-in-law and uncle of ANNE and RICHARD CRONIN, BERNARD and MERRYN and Families.
MICK’s Family invite you to attend a Mass in Celebration of his Life to be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, East Maitland this SATURDAY morning at 10.30.
A private cremation will follow.
Published in The Newcastle Herald from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2016
Mick was a member of NSW Police Force but left ‘ the job ‘ and eventually became the Licencee / Publican of the Victoria Hotel, Hinton, NSW, with his wife Ellen.
Locally known as the Hinton Pub, it has been continuously licensed since 1840 and is the oldest remaining pub in the Hunter Valley.
Regulars mourn loss of Hinton publican
BELINDA-JANE DAVIS
Tributes have been laid at the doors of the Hinton Pub as the town mourns the death of its publican Michael Mullane.
Mr Mullane died in his sleep on Friday. ( 15 Jan. 2016 )
The Victoria Hotel paid tribute to its fearless publican on Facebook over the weekend as it broke the news to the village.
“Mick passed away [on Friday] peacefully during his compulsory afternoon nap,” the statement said.
Customers and friends have rallied around Mr Mullane’s wife Ellen and their family.
Some took to Facebook to reveal their shock, while others left bunches of flowers at the pub door.
Wayne Campbell had his last drink at the pub on Thursday night and when he left the Mullanes were still behind the bar.
He was shocked Mr Mullane had died.
Ron Bremmell said it was a huge loss to the community and the pub would never be the same without him.
“I know Mick is looking down from heaven at all of us. Be strong as hard as it must be – Mick I’ll have an extra drink for you tonight,” Paul and Anne Martinovic added.
The pub is the oldest in the Hunter Valley and has been an integral part of Hinton since 1840.
The Mullanes renovated the pub and added a bistro where up to 70 people can dine.
New look Victoria Hotel Hinton ready for grand unveiling Friday
DONNA SHARPE
It has been the lifeblood of the Hinton community for 176 years, a meeting place and a safe haven for isolated residents and farmers in times of flood.
If the walls of the historic Victoria Hotel at Hinton could talk it would be the making of a best seller.
Steeped in history the pub is about to start a new chapter with a relaunch on Friday following its untimely closure in January when former owner Michael Mullane died suddenly.
As a result the premises was sold and purchased by a local consortium, Goldthor Hotels.
Over the past four months the landmark pub has undergone a massive transformation, with a total refurbishment on the ground level.
New licensee Tom Greene said all will be unveiled when the Victoria’s doors re-open on Friday at 5pm.
NSW floods: Hinton barman admits defying owner to open pub without power
MATTHEW KELLY
BARMAN Bill Bailey doesn’t dispute that he was told not to open Hinton’s Victoria Hotel last Thursday.
But his sense of civic duty got the better of him and he rode his tinny across the rising floodwaters to open up for a few hours after lunch.
“It has never been closed during a flood for 140 years,” Mr Bailey, told the Newcastle Herald after assisting clean-up crews at Wallalong on Sunday.
“It’s where everyone goes not just for a drink, but to meet.
“There were people putting up signs with important information on them.”
There’s no shortage of stranded locals who are grateful for the barman’s defiance, but the hotel’s owner and publican Michael Mullane isn’t among them.
Mr Mullane said he specifically directed Mr Bailey not to open up because there was no power.
“Any reasonable person would understand that the hotel cannot operate when there is no electricity.
“It could have led to a whole range of safety and insurance issues,” Mr Mullane, who bought the hotel five years ago, said.
“There’s been two floods since I bought it and it’s remained open each time because the power wasn’t cut.”
Mr Mullane, who was told on Thursday night that the pub was operating, denied he had sacked Mr Bailey.
The pair have spoken once on the phone since Thursday and are expected to meet later this week to discuss the situation.
“It’s a private matter,” Mr Mullane said.
Mr Bailey said he had no regrets about opening up for the community’s benefit.
“It’s my issue; there’s nothing I can do; I did the wrong thing,” he said.
The pub’s doors have remained closed since Thursday, but that didn’t stop a sizeable crowd of Anzac Day revellers gathering outside on Saturday for a game of two-up.
It is with regret that we advise of the death of Les Gorman, a NSW member of the 12th Contingent to Cyprus (1975-76). Les passed away on 26 May. An email from John Crowley advising of his death and funeral details is below.
On behalf of the UNOPAA National Executive, our National Committee, our NSW Branch and all members of UNOPAA, I would like to acknowledge Less service, particularly to overseas peacekeeping, and to express our sympathy to his wife Val, his family and his friends.
He will be missed.
Regards
P McD
Peter McDonald
National Secretary/Treasurer
United Nations & Overseas Policing Association of Australia (UNOPAA)
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, approved of the following appointments:
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.:
Queanbeyan.— Sergeant 1st Class Leslie Lyall Gorman, stationed at Queanbeyan, during the absence on leave of Inspector 2nd Class Percy Roy Hale, from 7th August, 1977, to 20th August, 1977.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Sunday 30 July 1978, page 17
POLICE AND COURTHOUSE OPENING
GRAND DAY FOR QUEANBEYAN
It will be a gala occasion tomorrow when the Premier of NSW, Mr Wran, officially opens the new police station and courthouse in Queanbeyan.
The two buildings, costing $4 million, took 2½ years to complete.
The opening ceremony will be performed at 4pm in the foyer of the courthouse and about 400 people are expected to attend.
After the ceremony, the guests will move to the Queanbeyan Leagues Club for afternoon tea.
Among the dignitaries who will attend the function with their wives will be the NSW Attorney-General, Mr Walker, the NSW Police Commissioner, Mr Woods, and Deputy Commissioner, Mr Lees, a previous Queanbeyan police inspector, Mr Percy Hale, and the Superintendent in charge of country districts, Mr Alec Birnie.
In the evening, there will be a dinner at which the public will have an opportunity to meet members of the NSW Cabinet which will be in town for a meeting on Tuesday.
Forty policemen, including the policewoman, are now working in the comfort and luxury offered by the new station which is a far cry from the previous surroundings. The NSW Police Commissioner is considering an application to increase the number of general duties and traffic police.
The new station has elaborate safety measures. These include sensitive alarm systems, a closed circuit TV which keeps constant watch on the backyard and an internal public-address system.
The courthouse is another modern building and comprises a district court and a court of petty sessions.
Inspector Jack Gudgeon, the Divisional Inspector of eight sub-stations around Queanbeyan, his wife, Betty, and Sergeant Les Gorman, Officer-in-Charge of the Queanbeyan Police Station.
