Tom Alexander & Col Stevenson – Police football – Wollongong – 2005
Tom Alexander & Col Stevenson – Police football – Wollongong – 2005
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005
Col Stevenson & Ian Roberts – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005 ( rear in red and white ). Also in photo: L – R Mick Stevens, Mick Tranby, John Grayson, John Mouawad.
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005 ( taking the tackle ) Also in picture L – R: ?, John Grayson, Garry Thatcher, Tom Alexander )
Memorial: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, C6 ( right wall )
Col was a nice bloke and fit to boot but this terrible disease hit him over the past 3 – 4 months and he spent the entire time in Wollongong Hospital.
Col is now out of pain and but not out of our hearts or memories.
Safe journey our friend.
Cal
STEVENSON, Colin
of East Corrimal
Passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2014.
Beloved husband of Amanda. Dearly loved father of Christie, Ben, Tenielle.
Much loved Poppy of Chase, Dylan, Joshua, Riley.
Colin will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 57 Years
A special person no one can replace.
Please watch these columns for funeral arrangements
The casket will be under Police escort from H. Parsons, Wollongong, to the New Day Church of Christ.
After the full Police funeral, the coffin will be under Police escort from the Church to the Wollongong Crematorium, Berkeley.
Church location:
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Graham Mark HILDER
| 23/05/2014
Graham Mark HILDER
New South Wales Police Force
Senior Constable
Regd. # 28153
Stationed at Granville Police Station
Awards: ?
Served: From ? to ?
Born 3 March 1961
Died 9 December 1996
35 old
Late of Wentworthville
Suicide
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Memorial Touch Stone plaque:
Castlebrook Memorial Park
Location: Gazebo 2
Section/Lot: Gumnut 1/
Lat/Lng: -33.695540, 150.920088
FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ABOUT THIS PERSON
Death notice published in Daily Telegraph (Sydney) 12DEC1996
Memorial plaque location:
Graham Mark HILDER – NSWPF – Suicide – 091296 – Grave
Graham Mark HILDER – NSWPF – Suicide – 091296 – Grave
Arthur Maxwell (Max) GREGORY
| 23/05/2014
Arthur Maxwell (Max) GREGORY
New South Wales Police Force
Retired Chief Superintendent
Commenced Police Cadets on 24 April 1946
Police Cadet # 0611
Regd. # 6124
Died 29 April 2014
85 old
Funeral 6 May 2014, Holland Park, Qld
With regret I advise the death of Arthur Maxwell (Max) GREGORY, 85 old, former Regd. No. 6124, a Veteran member of the Northern Rivers Branch of the RPA. GREGORY, Arthur Maxwell “Max”
Retired Police Chief Superintendent.
Beloved Husband of Ruth (dec’d). Loving Father of Mark, Paul and Wayne. Grandfather of Dean, Shelley, Megan, Shani, David, Kara, Alicia, Kirsty, Jeremy. Great-grandfather of Luca, Leila, Maya, Owen, Aaliya, Saxon, Summer, Willa and Elise.
Relatives and Friends of MAX, are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at 10.00 am, Tuesday, 6th May, 2014, in the George Hartnett Chapel, 42 Gaza Road, Holland Park, Brisbane.
GEORGE HARTNETT FUNERALS
Holland Park
07 3849 8411
Australian Owned
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 2, 2014
GREGORY
Arthur Maxwell “Max”Retired Police Chief
Superintendent.Beloved Husband of Ruth (dec’d). Loving Father of Mark, Paul and Wayne. Grandfather of Dean, Shelley, Megan, Shani, David, Kara, Alicia, Kirsty, Jeremy. Great-grandfather of Luca, Leila, Maya, Owen, Aaliya, Saxon, Summer, Willa and Elise.
Relatives and Friends of MAX, are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at 10.00 am, Tuesday, 6th May, 2014, in the George Hartnett Chapel, 42 Gaza Road, Holland Park, Brisbane.
GEORGE HARTNETT FUNERALS
Holland Park
Australian Owned
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 2, 2014
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Max passed away on 29/04/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Tuesday 6th May at George Hartnett Funeral Home, 42 Gaza Road, HOLLAND PARK, QLD.
ALLAN, Frank Wilson.
Passed peacefully on 16th April 2014.
Recently of Narara, formally of The Southern Highlands, Eastwood and Forgue, Scotland.
Loving Husband of the late Meta, father of Helen, Bob, Bruce, Peter and Jenny, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Frank was a retired member and Pipe Sergeant of the NSW Police Pipe Band.
Family and friends are invited to the Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of the Mackay Family Crematorium, 249 Pacific Highway, West Palmdale, at 2.30 pm Tuesday 22 April 2014.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to the Dialysis Unit, Gosford Hospital.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 18, 2014
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Frank Allan was a much respected Piping Tutor to The New South Wales Ladies Highland Pipe Band and will be sadly missed by all of us who were privileged to have know him and to have benefited from his expertise and friendship.
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ALLAN, Frank Wilson.
Passed peacefully on
16th April 2014.
Recently of Narara, formally of The Southern Highlands, Eastwood and Forgue, Scotland.Loving Husband of the late Meta, father of Helen, Bob, Bruce, Peter and Jenny, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was a retired member and Pipe Sergeant of the NSW Police Pipe Band.Family and friends are invited to the Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of the Mackay Family Crematorium, 249 Pacific Highway, West Palmdale, at 2.30 pm Tuesday 22 April 2014.In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to the Dialysis Unit, Gosford Hospital.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 18, 2014
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ALLAN, Frank Wilson.
Passed peacefully on
16th April 2014.
Recently of Narara, formally of The Southern Highlands, Eastwood and Forgue, Scotland.Loving Husband of the late Meta, father of Helen, Bob, Bruce, Peter and Jenny, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was a retired member and Pipe Sergeant of the NSW Police Pipe Band.Family and friends are invited to the Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of the Mackay Family Crematorium, 249 Pacific Highway, West Palmdale, at 2.30 pm Tuesday 22 April 2014.In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to the Dialysis Unit, Gosford Hospital.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 18, 2014
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ALLAN, Frank Wilson.
Passed peacefully on
16th April 2014.
Recently of Narara, formally of The Southern Highlands, Eastwood and Forgue, Scotland.Loving Husband of the late Meta, father of Helen, Bob, Bruce, Peter and Jenny, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was a retired member and Pipe Sergeant of the NSW Police Pipe Band.Family and friends are invited to the Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of the Mackay Family Crematorium, 249 Pacific Highway, West Palmdale, at 2.30 pm Tuesday 22 April 2014.In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to the Dialysis Unit, Gosford Hospital.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Apr. 18, 2014
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Malcolm Noel READ
| 23/05/2014
Malcolm Noel READ
aka Mal
New South Wales Police Force
Rank: Retired 2010 as a Senior Sergeant
Stations: Region Traffic Co-ordinator, North Region, Newcastle in 2010
Cadet #: 2413
Regd. # 14483
Joined NSW Police Cadets: 2 December 1965
Service: From 2 December 1965 to ? ? 2010 = 42 year career
Died: at his Newcastle home, Tuesday 1 April 2014
Illness: Heart attack
Age: 62 old
Funeral: Wednesday 9 April 2014 at noon
Funeral location: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Adamstown
Buried at:
Senior Sergeant Mal Read dies at home “a credit to humanity”
By LILY RAY
Senior Sergeant Malcolm Noel READ
Funeral for Senior Sergeant Malcolm Noel READ
ASSISTANT Commissioner John Hartley has praised the life and work of one of the Hunter’s most loved and respected traffic police, Senior Sergeant Mal Read.
The retired police officer died of a heart attack at 62 in his Newcastle home on Tuesday.
He was well known in the Hunter for his passionate work in road safety education.
Senior Sergeant Read retired from his 42-year career in the police force in 2010, having been a traffic officer for 16 years.
“Even though they may not know it, there are many families who have travelled throughout northern NSW who have their loved ones with them today thanks to Mal’s leadership and dedication,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.
“He was an exemplary role model and someone people, including myself, looked up to for advice and guidance when improving road safety in NSW.
“His police family will miss him.”
Daughter Lisa Stumkat said his children were very proud of him.
“He’d do anything for anyone. He was a good father and a good grandfather,” she said.
“He spent his retirement caravanning with Mum. He was always off buying stuff for his car and caravan and planning the next trip.
“I’m glad he got to see so much of Australia last year,” she said.
Senior Sergeant Read was also involved in a range of charities and community groups including the Variety Club and Lions Club.
Neighbour and close friend Steve Owens said he had known Senior Sergeant Read for more than two decades.
“He was a credit to the police force and a credit to humanity,” he said.
Senior Sergeant Read’s funeral will be held at noon on Wednesday at St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Brunker Road at Adamstown.
Stations: Served at Blacktown G.D’s & Rescue Squad ( 27 Division ), Flemington / Auburn ( 32 Division )
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 August 1980
1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 15 May 1986
Born: ?
Died: 2 April 2014 – Mater Hospital, Newcastle
Cause: from a lengthy illness.
Age: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 9 April 2014 @ 2pm
Funeral location: 176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield, followed by a gathering at Beresfield Bowling Club
Buried at: Cremated
Sgt 2nd Class Henry Levy
Henry was a long time member of this websites Policing Forum, the Thin Blue Line – having joined the Forum on 16 June 2003 and being known as ‘ Henell ‘, he contributed greatly to the forum over the following 11 years passing his knowledge to people wishing to join the Police Forces who were / are members of that forum.
Henry suffered greatly, in his final years, from hearing and site loss but persisted with helping others.
Henry was a tin miner at Captains Flat in his younger days before joining the NSW Police Force and was also a member of the Police / RAAF Richmond Gliding Club.
Probationary Constable – appointed 7 February 1945 ( aged 20yrs, 6mths )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 16 November 1965
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 25 November 1968
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed 1 December 1978
Acting Commissioner ( Crime ) – appointed 14 November 1979
Commissioner – appointed ? December 1981 – August 1984
Final Rank: Commissioner of Police
Service: From 12 February 1941 to? August 1984 = 38 years Service
Awards: Queen’s Police Medal ( QPM ) granted 31 December 1976 in recognition of service to the NSW Police Force ( Insp 2/C )
National Medal – granted 11 June 1982 ( Commissioner )
Officer of the Order of Australia ( AO ) granted 26 January 1985 in recognition of service to the NSW Police Force ( Retired )
Born: Thursday 7 August 1924
Died: Wednesday 12 March 2014
Age: 89 years, 7 months, 5 days
Funeral date: Wednesday 19 March 2014 – 11am
Funeral location: St Declan’s Catholic Church, 92 Penshurst Street
(at the intersection of Forest Road), PENSHURST
Buried at: ?
CECIL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Location of Funeral Service:
Former commissioner ‘Cec’ Abbott’s career saluted
By Sheree Mutton
March 18, 2014, 3 p.m.
Remembered: Former NSW Police Commissioner, Cecil Abbott AO, QPM, is being farewelled on Wednesday. Picture: Supplied
FORMER NSW police commissioner Cecil “Cec” Abbott will be farewelled at a funeral service at Penshurst on Wednesday.
Mr Abbott (pictured), a resident of St George, died last Wednesday in St George Hospital, aged 89.
He joined the NSW Police Force as a cadet in 1941, was sworn in in 1945 and rose to become the 16th police commissioner from December 1981 to August 1984.
Mr Abbott was awarded the Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1967 and the Queen’s Police Medal in January 1977. He received the National Medal in June 1982 and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in January 1985.
Among his many achievements, Mr Abbott was instrumental in the formation of the police undercover branch and the formation of covert police sites.
Commissioner Andrew Scipione said Mr Abbott made a significant contribution to the NSW Police Force in his 43 years’ service.
“It is widely accepted that the foundations of contemporary drug law enforcement nationally can be attributed to his leadership and commitment throughout his dedicated service to the people of NSW,” he said.
From the other side of the desk, I was a young 16 year old in Sydney when I got into trouble for drug related offences…..Cec Abbott was the head of the drug squad and whilst we were on totally different “wavelengths”, he treated me very well and with a lot of integrity….something which cannot be said about some other police, but that is another story. He was a very father like figure to many of us drug users, but still stood for no nonsense.
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M Abbott sean 3 months ago
Sorry that this is a little bit delayed – I wasn’t aware that this thread existed. Thank you so much for those kind words.
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daniel nakhle Wednesday, March 19, 2014 6:15 PM
condolences to cecils family and friends he was a great neighbour and top cop wishing your family love and support through this difficult time he was a true pillar of the community rip.
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Nick Vlahos Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:20 PM
A true gentleman of yesteryear, a shining light from an era where words such as INTEGRITY, RESPECT & HONOUR had real meaning and valued! A great man held in high regard and a fantastic neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers to his immediate family, Edna, Paul, Jessica, Chloe & Micaela Abbott.
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Rebecca Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:57 PM
Mr Abbott was a truly good man and NSW was all the better for having him as a Commissioner. All condolences to his family.
Popular police commissioner Cecil Abbott ‘a man of integrity’
By Sheree Mutton
March 20, 2014, 5:55 a.m.
Last salute: NSW Police march at Cecil Abbott’s funeral at Penshurst yesterday. Below right, Mr Abbott. Picture: Chris Lane
Man of integrity: Cec Abbott
Picture: Chris Lane
Picture: Chris Lane
FORMER NSW police commissioner Cecil ‘‘Cec’’ Abbott was remembered as a ‘‘popular and inspirational leader’’ at a funeral service at Penshurst on Wednesday.
Mr Abbott, who grew up in Hurstville Grove, died last week in St George Hospital. He was 89.
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione addressed mourners at the service held at St Declan’s Catholic Church.
‘‘Cec believed that the ideal police officer married academic accomplishment with street wisdom and experience,’’ Mr Scipione said.
‘‘A man of the utmost integrity, he fought tirelessly against corruption. He also put his considerable energy towards modernising the Police Force, investing in training and modern equipment, stressing that criminals don’t stand still, so the police couldn’t afford to either.’’
Mr Abbott joined the NSW Police Force as a cadet in 1941 when he was 16.
He was sworn in as a police officer in 1945 and went on to become the 16th police commissioner, serving December 1981 to August 1984.
The former Hurstville inspector was awarded the police long service and good conduct medal in 1967 and the Queen’s police medal in 1977.
He also received the national medal in 1982 and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1985.
Mr Scipione said Mr Abbott was a skilled detective who could communicate with people from all walks of life.
‘‘From a member of the public or the police officer on the street, through to those holding the highest of office in Australia and overseas, Cec was equally approachable and giving of his time and experience,’’ he said.
‘‘A man of integrity, a man of foresight, who, in his time as Commissioner, proved himself a popular and inspirational leader.’’
He is survived by wife Edna, son Paul and three grandchildren, Jessica, Chloe and Micaela.
On the 20 July, 1984, the NSW Police Academy was officially opened in Goulburn by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services the Hon. Peter Anderson (M.P.);
Commissioner of Police Cecil Abbott, QPM; and the Principal of the NSW Police Academy, Executive Chief Superintendent Ron Wark. (Although students were in residence from May, 1984).
Cec Abbott, Q.P.M.
Assistant Commissioner – Crime
Cecil Roy Abbott, Q.P.M., Assistant Commissioner (Crime) from 14 November, 1979 can justifiably reflect back on a fruitful I period of service spanning 38 years. He is a native of Hurstville, where he resides with his wife Edna and son Paul.
Mr Abbott was educated at Sydney Technical High School, joined the New South Wales Police Cadet Corps in 1941 and
graduated to the Police Service on the 7 February, 1945.
Mr Abbott, arising from his vast experience and dedication as a Detective in the investigation and study of drug related crime, is recognised as a leading authority on an International level, by Drug Law Enforcement Bodies throughout the World.
The Assistant Commissioner is a dedicated Police Officer, who believes team-work is the essence of efficiency. His message to Police is to believe in their ability to maintain law and order in a trendy society; provide the service to Government and to the community for which we are obligated and above all, apply wisdom, understanding and common sense in the performance of same. Discretion and tact are the essential requirements if
public support is to be obtained.
VALEDICTORY: Retired NSW Police Commissioner Cecil Roy Abbott
7 Photos · Updated 6 years ago
When you are Commissioner of Police you are squarely in the public eye. In times of natural disaster, the media, government and community looks to you. If there is a fugitive on the loose, every move you make is scrutinised. If an officer does the wrong thing – or even does the right thing – your response is awaited; anticipated. Not a day goes by where you are spared judgement. Not a day goes by when you can relax completely, satisfied that you have met all expectations. Only the passage of time affords a measure. And in Cec Abbott’s case, history has him down as one of our state’s finest Police Commissioners. A man of integrity, a man of foresight. A man who, in his time as Commissioner, proved himself a popular and inspirational leader. Cecil Roy Abbott was born in 1924 and grew up in Hurstville Grove, just a few kilometres from where we gather today to remember, to celebrate his life, and to offer our good-byes. Cec, to all who knew him, was educated at Sydney Technical High School and joined the New South Wales Police Cadet Corps in February 1941. Cadet Number 0302, he was just 16 years old. On the 7th of February 1945 Cec was attested to the New South Wales Police Force as a Probationary Constable, performing general duties and motor cycle policing in Darlinghurst. In an interesting insight to that time, entry 2018 on his service register shows that on the 27th of December 1946 Cec was granted “permission to marry Miss Margaret Edna Robinson on the 15th of February 1947”. And we join with Edna and their son Paul today. As well as Cec’s three grand-children Jessica, Chloe, and Micaela, and members of the extended Abbott family. It was in late 1946 that Cec would commence Detective Training, and he performed duty in the Criminal Investigation and Special Branches, rising to the Officer in Charge of the Drug Squad in 1959. At that time the advancement for Squad Commanders was limited to Detective Sergeant First Class, and so in 1974 Cec’s career moved away from criminal investigation duties with a promotion to Inspector, first at Hurstville, and then as Deputy Principal at the Police Academy. In 1977 the now Inspector First Class Abbott lent his expertise to the Woodward Royal Commission into Drug Trafficking. And later to the South Australian Royal Commission into the Non-Medical use of Drugs; as a Liaison Officer. Further promotions followed: to Superintendent in 1978, Assistant Commissioner in 1979, and Senior Assistant Commissioner in 1981. Cec was appointed Commissioner of Police on the 30th of December 1981, the state’s 16th Police Commissioner. And as Commissioner, perhaps one of his proudest days came in 1983 when he attested his own son Paul into the profession he had committed his working life to. His service register lists page after page of letters of appreciation at all stages of his policing career for good work, assistance rendered and for the professionalism he brought to his work. Awards, too, were many. In May 1967 Mr Abbott was awarded the Police Long Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in 1976 and later the National Medal in 1982. And on the 26th of January 1985 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his contribution to public service, particularly with the New South Wales Police Force. Commissioner Cec Abbott AO QPM retired from office after 43½ years of service on the 6th of August 1984. Cec believed that the ideal police officer married academic accomplishment with street wisdom and experience. A man of the utmost integrity, he fought tirelessly against corruption. He also put his considerable energy towards modernising the Police Force, investing in training and modern equipment. Stressing that criminals don’t stand still, so the police couldn’t afford to either. And it was not just on drug matters that he was a pioneer. In many other ways he was ahead of his time. He was instrumental in forming the Police Undercover Branch and establishing covert police sites. He championed a role for female police in investigative roles. And in the cause of coordinated, effective law enforcement, he worked tirelessly to connect police forces divided by state and national borders We see in today’s Police Force the culmination of many of the initiatives that Cec began. Cec had the rare ability to communicate easily and as an equal with people at all levels. From a member of the public or the police officer on the street, through to those holding the highest of office in Australia and overseas, Cec was equally approachable and giving of his time and experience. And that never changed. Now senior officers fondly recall meeting Commissioner Abbott very early on in their careers, and being struck by how down to earth and genuinely interested in their lot he was. As my summary of his service attests, Cec was also an experienced drug detective for more than 30 years and his name became synonymous with drug law enforcement. When you spoke of the Drug Squad, or of Drug Law Enforcement, you spoke of Cec Abbott. His skill and tenacity as a young Detective would see him recognised as a leading international authority by drug enforcement bodies. He worked with the Narcotics Bureaus in Hong Kong and in Tokyo, he provided assistance to Singapore with their drug laws, he addressed numerous conferences and symposia, he spoke at schools and hospitals. He spoke passionately on the emerging scourge of drugs, to the Houses of Parliament, at schools and on television, compelling all that would listen on the need for action. And he is on record at the Institute of Criminology as far back as 1968 saying that unless ruthlessness was adopted in drug law enforcement, principally by politicians, and the installation of powers and resources, then he feared for the future. And his passion and commitment bore fruit. Cec submitted a report that was considered by many senior officers of the day to be, as Cec would later put it: “pie in the sky”. But as always, he persevered, his recommendations were accepted, and a Squad of about 16 officers was formed. Creating the Drug Squad much as we now know it. Detectives, surveillance, safe houses, many of the resources that we consider fundamental today. And the successes followed, with drugs removed from the streets, and traffickers put before the Courts. In 2007 Cec was among three retired officers that the Drug Squad of the State Crime Command honoured as Squad Patrons. At that important Ceremony, a first for the State Crime Command and the NSW Police Force, the Squad formally recognised and paid its respects to Cec for his ground breaking work and leadership in the profession of drug law enforcement. For creating the foundations on which the Squad now flourishes. When our working life is over I expect that each and every one of us wants to look back over our time with a sense of pride and achievement, and with a belief that those tens of thousands of hours of labour were worth it. That the cause was worth the effort, was worth fighting for. That we used our time well. If we’re honest, I am sure we’d also like to think that those we worked with and for thought well of us, respected the job we did and the person we were. There is a video of the ceremony that captures the address given by Cec at the State Crime Command Ceremony I mentioned earlier. His passion for detective work, and drug enforcement in particular, are plain to see, undimmed by the passing of more than two decades since his retirement. The State Crime Command is home to our most skilled detectives … investigating our most complex and serious cases. To impress this group, you need to have something special. You need to know your stuff. And Cec clearly knew his stuff. The respect from the Detectives gathered to hear him speak is so unmistakably evident. Every officer in the venue held in thrall. There could be no doubt that Cec had used his time as a police officer well. In so many endeavours, we now see further and with greater clarity, by standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before. In retired Commissioner Cecil Roy Abbott AO QPM the NSW Police Force truly stands on the shoulders of a giant. I am privileged to be able to represent every member of the NSW Police Force to farewell a Commissioner who served the Force and the people of New South Wales with honour, and distinction. Our prayers travel with you Cec, may you rest in peace.
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, SUTHERLAND
Buried at: ?
Memorial at:
[alert_yellow]Colin is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] * NEED MORE INFO
With regret I advise the death of Colin Robert WATKINS, 83 old, former Regd. No. 6558, a Veteran member of the Sydney Branch of the RPA.
Colin passed away on 04/03/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 12noon on Wednesday 12th Instant at the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, SUTHERLAND.
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Gabriel CONDON
| 23/05/2014
Gabriel CONDON
aka Gabe
New South Wales Police Force – Retired
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 7238[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 31 March 1952
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Inspector – retired
Stations: Wollongong early – mid 1970’s
Service: From pre 31 March 1952 to ??? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s an Honour
National Police Service Medal – presented to his wife, Patricia ( Pat ), at Lake Illawarra Police Station on Thursday 8 September 2016.
Buried at: Wollongong Memorial Gardens, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley, NSW
Inspector Gabe Condon
Inspector Gabe Condon
CONDON, Gabriel March 17, 2007 peacefully at home of Kiama Downs, formerly of Dapto. Dearly beloved husband of Pat (nee Chapman), loved father and father-in-law of Graham, Gary and Marie, Andrew and Jacqui, beloved grandfather of his grandchildren.
Aged 74 Yrs.
A quiet achiever, in all his endeavours, performed above and beyond the call of duty.
Gabe’s funeral service will be held in The Chapel, Stan Crapp Funeral Home, Cnr Manning & Farmer Streets, Kiama on Thursday March 22, 2007 at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers donations are invited to Kiama Lions Club. A collection box will be provided.
Illawarra Mercury, Tuesday March 20, 2007
Gab was an Inspector at Wollongong many, many years ago and, in his later part of life, was suffering from Parkinsons Disease.
I spoke with Gab about 8 months ago, on the phone, and he was extremely hard to understand because of the disease.
R.I.P. old son
Thomas Gerald MOORE
| 23/05/2014
Thomas Gerald MOORE
aka Tom
NSW Penrith Police Academy Class # ??
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 7641[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 26 October 1953
Constable – appointed 26 October 1954
Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 October 1959
Senior Constable – appointed 26 October 1964
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1969
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 25 January 1977
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 9 December 1979
Inspector 3rd Class – appointed August 1984
Final Rank: Inspector 3rd Class – retired
Stations: Regent St GD’s – ( 2 Division ) 26 Nov. 1953 – 1 June 1954,
Ashfield? – Solo Motor Cyclist. ( 11 Division ) 2 June 1954 – 8 May 1955.
He was going to Wagga Wagga but this transfer was cancelled.
Patrol Yard ( 4 Wheels – Transport Section – 20 Division ) 9 May 1955 – 13 June 1955.
Ashfield? – GD’s 14 June 1955 – 4 March 1956
Ashfield? – Outfit Cyclist – 5 March 1956 – 18 August 1957
Ashfield? – GD’s 19 August 1957 – 1 September 1957.
Police Training Centre ( Penrith ) Wireless Section 2 September 1957.
Communications Branch ( 20 Division ) 16 June 1967
Communications Branch ( 20 Division ) 31 January 1973 – Radio Communication Centre.
Liverpool ( 22 Division from 1 Aug 1973 until 28 Sept 1973 on a 2 month supernumerary position ), Merrylands? – GD’s from 1 May 1974 ( 26 Division ),
Wentworthville – O.I.C. from 8 December 1974 ),
Merrylands ( 26 Division ) from 20 March 1977 GD’s,
S.T.S. – Communications Branch from 26 August 1979 – Operations Section, Communications Branch,
OIC of VKG2 ( Warilla ) – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre Oct 1953to 1 April 1988 = 34+ years service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
but was Awarded the Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal on 19 April 1976
Tom Moore and his wife at the Send Off for Tom ( and others ) at the Illawarra Yacht Club
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Upon joining the NSWPF, Tom was described as:
5′ 9.5″ tall, 12 st 3 lb in weight, blue eyes, fair hair with Medium complexion and a Native of Goulburn, NSW.
He was single upon joining but married on the 21 May 1955.
He was previously employed as a Labourer for 2.5 months and a Fitter and Turner for 7 years.
He sat for the following examinations:
Constable 1st Class – Passed on 24 June 1958
Sergeant 3rd Class – Failed on 19 May 1966 but Passed on 19 May 1967
Sergeant 1st Class – Passed on 13 May 1975
Inspector – Failed on 16 May 1980 but Passed on 12 – 15 May 1981
He passed his Solo Motor Cycle course on 23 March 1954 and his 4WD Course on the 24 July 1973.
Tom ” Entered into a bond with Commissioner of Police to serve with Police Department for at least five years after completion of course at Marconi School of Wireless. Course completed 14 September 1958″
He successfully completed Stage 4 of Radio Trades Course at North Sydney Technical College in 1968.
He completed Army Technique of Instruction Course 17 on 21 April 1961
Completed Senior Sergeant’s Course # 11 conducted from 12 October to 4 December 1981.
Attended Australian Counter Disaster College Course # 886 – Counter Communications Planning – conducted between 28 February to 5 March 1982.
Completed the Australian Counter Disaster College Course # 900 ” Disaster Control ” from 11 to 16 July 1982.
August 1984: Former Liverpool Police Officer – Sergeant 1/c. Thomas. G. Moore, attached to the Communications Branch at VKG Warilla was promoted to the rank of Inspector 3/c. It is believed that around 1988, he took optional retirement.
May 2010: Former Liverpool Police Officer – Inspector Thomas. G. Moore passed away aged 79. Prior to retiring from the Communications Branch at Warilla, he and his wife moved down the south coast to the Gerringong area. Later Tom worked part-time for some years as the after hours mobile medical service driver. He would drive the “after hours Doctor” to visit needy patients around the south coast. His favourite location to rock fish was at ‘Black Point’ off Gerroa. He would often be seen swept into the ocean by huge waves while collecting green weed bait for black fish.
