formerly of Fairfield ( 34 Division ) HWP. Serving at Green Valley LAC.
Survived by his ‘Serving’ wife
Died 3 June 2014 from Cancer
51 old
Funeral 12 June 2014
Memorial: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, F26 ( left wall )
Funeral 11am Thursday 12 June 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden Valley Way, Leppington followed by a ” Send Off ” for Brian at the Camden Sports Club, 22 Cawdor Rd, Camden.
With regret I advise the death of Arthur James HAYWARD, 81 old, former Regd. No. 10309, a non-member of the RPA of Cordeaux, NSW.
Arthur passed away on 01/06/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Friday 6th Instant at the Chapel of Wollongong City Funerals, 48 Baan Baan Street, DAPTO.
I believe that this may be the Arthur HAYWARD who was a Court Constable at the OLD Wollongong Police Station back in the late 1970’s – early 1980’s – but this is NOT confirmed.
Interred 1 August 2014 – HENRY KENDALL GARDENS – ROSE GARDEN 40 – Position 0056
Henry BRENNAN
Harry (Henry) BRENNAN GM, 86 old, former Regd. No. 6424, an Unattached member of Caringbah.
Henry passed away on 01/06/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 9am on Friday 6th Instant at Southern Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, SUTHERLAND
Funeral location: Dress is winter uniform (leather jacket) plus full size medals. For plain clothes Police it is suitable day dress with medals.
Not all names come up in the 1968 ‘ Stud Book ‘ Inscription: Traffic cyclists L – R: Jack ” Happy Jack ” AGNEW ( NSWPF # ??? ), Col ” Smoothie ” COGLE, Joe Dainer, Max ” Slobber ” Robertson, Harry ” Bren ” BRENNAN ( NSWPF # 6424 ), John Ackroyd, Charlie Spicer ( NSWPF # 7263? ), Dino Tallon, Brian ‘ Boofa ” Skyes and Wally ” Sockeye ” Salmon. Names are from an article in an old Retired Police Journal by Harry BRENNAN, which featured the photo. I am guessing mid 60’s, leather caps have given way to black helmets and BMW’s instead of the earlier Triumphs. Looks like Centennial Park – possibly on delivery of the BMW’s??? https://www.flickr.com/photos/nswpoliceforce/5599527423/in/photostream/
Constable Harry Brennan – 14 October 1954
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 14 October 1954 page 1 of 32
Two Policemen Shot In Wild 80-m.p.h. Chase Across City:
Dragnet Out For Gunman
In Sydney’s biggest manhunt hundreds of police last night and early this morning were searching for a gunman who had shot and wounded two police, during an 80-mile-an-hour chase through eastern and southern suburbs.
The gunman wounded Sergeant Neville Townsend and Constable John Melton ( both of Bondi ).
Sergeant Townsend was shot in the ring finger of the right hand, which was later amputated.
Constable Melton was shot under the left arm.
Police have been told that earlier the gunman fired five shots over the head of a woman at Manly and threatened to shoot her dead.
He then made off in a grey sedan car with a Victorian number-plate.
Constable Harry Brennan, a motor cyclist of the Safety Bureau, heard the description of the car over the police radio.
He was patrolling Bondi Promenade five minutes later when he saw the wanted car being driven slowly past him.
The driver saw that he was being followed but he still did not hurry.
SOUNDED SIREN
Constable Brennan sounded his siren as they passed Bondi Police Station.
The crew of the Bondi police truck – Sergeant Townsend, Constable Melton and Constable Len Ryan – heard the siren and ran out.
They jumped in the truck and joined in the chase.
The truck drew level with the car at the end of Blair Street. The car driver leant out and the shooting started.
Police said that Sergeant Townsend’s handcuffs saved his life. A bullet fired by the gunman passed through Sergeant Townsend’s clothing and struck his handcuffs, hanging from his belt.
The handcuffs deflected the bullet, which only grazed the skin around Sergeant Townsend’s ribs.
A second bullet hit him on the hand.
A shot passed through Constable Ryan’s cap just above the badge.
Another shot broke a glass wind deflector.
Police in the truck, Constable Brennan, and the driver were firing together at one stage.
One bullet whistled past Constable Brennan’s face. Constable Melton, who was driving the van, had his revolver ready but did not fire any shots. He received a bullet under the left arm, but continued to drive the van while Constable Ryan called other police cars to the scene.
When the other cars arrived the Bondi police van pulled out of the chase and took the injured officers to St. Vincent’s Hospital.
The man fired about seven shots. Constable Brennan did not know that the police in the truck had been hit. He chased the car when the driver, apparently having emptied his magazine, stopped firing and increased his speed.
Police think that the man must have reloaded while driving.
The car entered Birriga Road, slewed round at a bend and nearly overturned.
Constable Brennan, who was following close behind, nearly crashed into the side of the car.
The driver leant out and fired a shot point blank at Constable Brennan but it missed.
The chase continued through Bondi Junction, along Oxford Street, down Lang Road into Robb Road and into Anzac Parade.
CYCLE HIT
In Robb Road, approaching Centennial Park, Constable Brennan drew close to the racing car. The man slowed down suddenly and swerved across the road.
The car struck Constable Brennan’s motor cycle and sent it careering sideways, but he managed to keep it from crashing.
The man leaned out of the window and fired a shot at Constable Brennan.
The car then entered Anzac Parade at Moore Park and headed south and the man fired two more shots both of which missed.
A car in Anzac Parade near Cleveland Street was struck and hurled on to the footpath.
Soon after the fugitive car crashed into another car and then almost immediately scraped past the front of another car.
The driver braked just in time to stop a serious crash.
The fugitive swerved repeatedly in attempts to wreck Constable Brennan’s motor cycle.
Constable Brennan fired five shots during the chase and he thinks several of them hit the car.
The car was travelling at about 80 m.p.h. when it approached Prince Henry Hospital.
Constable Brennan raised his pistol to fire the last shot in the magazine, but the bullet jammed in the barrel.
The car then swerved hard to the right past St. Michael’s Golf Course. Constable Brennan had to stop when his pistol became useless.
He ran into the hospital and called for reinforcements.
A man who resembled the fugitive was seen at Yarra Bay about 10.30 p.m. and shortly afterwards near Bunnerong Power-house.
Practically every available police car in Sydney was sent to the La Perouse and Bunnerong area.
Hundreds of police, armed with pistols and “shot guns,” began to search St. Michael’s golf course and the surrounding area.
It was thought the gunman might have taken cover on the golf course.
“FROGMAN”
About midnight police began to think that the fugitive had slipped through their cordon.
The man is believed to know the area very well and in the few minutes he had after escaping from Constable Brennan he might have had time to double back possibly by the road running between Bunnerong power station and Botany Bay.
This would have enabled him to reach Botany Road and reach the southern suburbs while he was still thought to be at La Perouse.
The man is said to be an accomplished “frogman” and a strong swimmer. Police think he could have swum out to a ship or yacht anchored in Botany Bay.
Early to-day police were searching a tanker anchored in Botany Bay.
A police launch from Blakehurst was speeding to Botany Bay to assist in the search.
POLICE PUZZLED
Police are puzzled by the fact that they have not been able to find the grey car, which is believed to be bullet scarred.
Detectives have considered the possibility that the man realised he could not escape unobserved in the car and drove it over the cliffs before trying to escape on foot.
Using searchlights they began a yard by yard search last night of the cliff edges for tyre marks.
Squads of police made an intensive search of caravans, humpies, sheds, backyards, and other buildings at Yarra Bay and nearby.
Other police searched among the tombstones of the Botany cemetery.
Aborigines from the settlement assisted police in the search.
Police, outside Prince Henry Hospital confer on moves in the search for the gunman. On the left is Constable Harry Brennan who exchanged shots with the gunman.
Sunday Mail ( Brisbane, Qld ) Sunday 17 October 1954 page 1 of 36
‘DON’T SHOOT’ : GUNMAN’S PLEA TO POLICE AT CAPTURE HUNT ENDS ON THIRD DAY
Offender – Robert Brown
SYDNEY— After the grimmest manhunt New South Wales has known Robert Michael Brown, 20, surrendered to two young police officers on Bushrangers’ Hill, in the Sydney suburb, Newport, at 11.25 a.m. yesterday. Brown, who was dirty arid dishevelled, was hiding in a crevice under a clump of bushes when the police arrested him.
With their guns drawn, the two policemen, Constables Clive Curtayne and George Spowart, stood over Brown as he crouched in the bushes and ordered him to surrender.
“Throw up your hands and submit quietly or we will shoot,” Constable Curtayne ordered. Rising slowly to his feet and with both hands’ in the air, Brown said: “I’ve had it. Don’t shoot. You’re too good. I’m all in. Give me a break. I’ve thrown my gun away. I’ll go quietly.” Brown’s capture was the climax to the biggest search on land, sea, and air in the history of New South Wales. He had been at liberty for 62½ hours. The police search for Brown began on Wednesday night after two police men had been shot in a running gun battle between Bondi and La Perouse.
Ate meal
Brown threw back his head and stared defiantly at police and Press while his picture was taken from all angles. He made no attempt to conceal his face and made a couple of half-hearted wise cracks to photographers as the bulbs flashed. With the Commissioner of Police ( Mr. C. J. Delaney ) in the front seat, Brown was driven to the Collaroy Police Station where he dictated a long statement.
[blockquote]While making the statement Brown ate ravenously and gulped down several cups of water. Later he smoked cigarettes and drank tea. [/blockquote]
It is understood that Brown commandeered the trawler Aklavic from The Spit about 9 p.m. on Friday and sailed it out of Sydney Harbour. The trawler struck heavy seas late on Friday night and about 1 a.m. yesterday it is believed that Brown dived overboard. Brown told police that the trawler was running against a strong wind and a high tide. The vessel was found firmly aground on the sand on Newport Beach. It showed no signs of serious damage.
‘The swim knocked it out of me.” Brown told police. “I didn’t think I would make the shore. I’ve had practically no sleep since last Wednesday. It’s been a terrible business.”
After receiving countless false alarms, police finally pinpointed Brown soon after 9.15 a.m. yesterday, when residents sighted him on Bushrangers’ Hill.
No shoes
An anonymous phone caller told police: “Brown is at Newport on Bushrangers’ Hill. He has just gone into a house. I think the house is unoccupied.”
About 20 police cars, police trucks, and motor cycle police gathered at the foot of the hill, and the hunt began. A shout went up when Brown was sighted by police about 300 yards from a house.
Brown, who was wearing a light sweatshirt, shorts, and gaberdine overcoat, was barefooted when police caught him.
He showed only one visible sign of injury — a deep scratch on the left side of the face.
He looked a picture of misery when police handcuffed him and marched him back to the main road, where scores of police had been posted.
His shoulders sagged, and he was limping. His eyes were bloodshot, and he had a stubble of beard on his chin.
Had limp
At times police had to hold him up as he staggered through the dense bush back to the road. Placed in a police car between the two arresting officers. Brown said wearily: “There’s no doubt about you boys, you’re too hot.” “For God’s sake, give me a cigarette, and I want a drink of water. I’m thirsty and I’m hungry.” ‘There was no need to worry about a gun. I threw it away. It went into the water. I had to throw it away.”
Brown’s grandmother, Mrs. Florence Brown, said to-day: “My grandson, Bobbie, is ill . . . mentally very ill … I am sure of it.”
Last Tuesday he had told her : “I’ve got women-trouble Nan. Bad women-trouble.” Mrs. Brown said Brown’s wife had a maintenance order out against him. His parents had divorced when he was about 16, and his father, a dog trainer; now lived at Southport, Queensland.
After Brown had been questioned he was charged with the following: —
Shooting with intent to murder Constable Harry Brennan, Detective Sergeant N Townsend, and Constable Len Ryan.
Stealing a diesel trawler, valued at £5000, the property of Dr. T. J. Cottee, sen., dentist, of Military Road, Mosman.
Disobeying a maintenance order. Having in his possession a motor car stolen from another State.
Police refused bail and Brown will appear before the Central Court of Petty Sessions tomorrow.
Find car
Police late yesterday found a stolen Victorian car, in dense bush on St. Michael’s golf course near Malabar with seven bullet holes in it. The car was reported stolen from Victoria at the beginning of the week.
On Wednesday night about 25 shots were exchanged by police and a man in the car during a chase.
DETECTIVES escort fugitive gunman Robert Michael Brown, 20, to a waiting police car after his capture yesterday. — RADIOPHOTO.
The Sun-Herald ( Sydney ) Sunday 24 October 1954 page 40 of 64
FEATURES
A Worried Young Man Has –
ONE LESS FEAR
By A Staff Correspondent
ROBERT MICHAEL BROWN, the 20-year-old ex-skin diver who sits today in Long Bay Gaol on remand, has at least one thing less to worry him at the moment. He has not got T.B.
AS 300 police, armed with sub-machine guns, turned Sydney into what seemed like Chicago on-Sea the week before last, word spread that Brown was worried about a spot on his lung.
Pleas to surrender went out from his girl friend. Relatives said he needed medical treatment.
He was reported to be extremely worried about the condition of his lungs. This amounted, it was said, almost to a phobia with him.
But last week that fear ended. Under a heavily armed escort of prison officers, Brown was taken from behind the big walls of Long Bay Gaol to the Prince Henry Hospital for an X-ray examination.
This showed that his lungs were clear.
Back in Long Bay the young man spends much of his time in a padded cell under constant observation.
Glass panels give prison officers a view of him, even as he sleeps.
However, he is not isolated in the observation block. Every day about 35 other detained men are his companions, and with them Brown plays handball, cards, and chess.
The only member of his family to see him in the gaol so far has been his father.
Last week, only a few minutes walk from Long Bay’s grim walls, a “Sun Herald” reporter visited Brown’s grandmother. Mrs. Florence Brown.
Her well-kept, modern, little brick home in Anzac Parade, Maroubra, was shuttered against inquisitive eyes.
A doctor’s car stood outside. Mrs. Brown peered through the half-open door and nervously said that her grandson’s alleged escapade had no effect on her apart from the worry and strain.
People had left her alone.
She had not been bothered by the curious.
She obviously intends to stay that way, for she shut the door very firmly as she said: “I don’t think I had better say anything at all now.”
Brown will appear in court on November 1.
He is charged with wounding two policemen with intent to murder them; shooting at two other policemen with intent to murder them; having an unlicensed pistol and a stolen car in his possession; and stealing the trawler Aklavic from The Spit on October 14.
Queensland Times ( Ipswich ) Wednesday 3 November 1954 page 3 of 8
Policeman’s Claim:
“FIRED AT FROM 10ft., BUT MISSED”
SYDNEY, Nov. 2. – A motor cycle policeman said today that Robert Michael Brown (20) had fired at him from a distance of 10ft., but missed. The policeman, Constable Harry Brennan, was giving evidence in the Central Court in the hearing of seven charges against Brown.
Brown was charged with having attempted to murder four policemen, having carried an unlicensed revolver, possessed a stolen car, and stolen a £5000 trawler.
Police have alleged that Brown tried to murder the police officers when he fired at them during an 80 mile an-hour car chase through Sydney streets on October 13.
Constable Brennan described how he questioned Brown on October 13, at Bondi, about the Holden car he was driving. The car had been reported stolen from Victoria. Brennan said he asked Brown to follow him to the police station.
Brown had agreed, but instead accelerated the car and drove at the police motor cycle. The car collided with the cycle and then drove off.
Brennan said he followed the car, and saw Brown lean out the window and fire a shot in his direction. The chase sped past Bondi Police Station, and a police van carrying three policemen joined in.
[blockquote]Brennan said at one stage during the chase Brown aimed at him from 10ft. away, but the bullet struck the ground between the motor cycle’s wheels. Brennan said his gun jammed, and Brown eluded the police pursuers. [/blockquote]
Constable Clive Curtayne said he and another officer arrested Brown on October 16 near the beach at Newport, 11 miles north of Sydney. Brown told them he had jumped overboard to swim to shore from the trawler Aklavic.
Curtayne said Brown told the police he would have shot them if he had not lost his gun in the swim for the shore. The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
Barrier Daily Truth ( Broken Hill, NSW ) Thursday 4 November 1954 page 2 of 8
GUNMAN FOR TRIAL
Sydney, November 3. — In Central Court today Robert Michael Brown, 20, was committed for trial on seven charges, including four of having attempted to murder policemen.
Mr. Beavers, S.M. refused bail and directed that Brown should stand trial at Central Criminal Court next Monday.
When he was asked if he had anything to say, Brown replied: “I have nothing to say, Your Worship.” During the proceedings Brown stood stiffly erect, with his fists clenched, and stared sternly ahead.
Illawarra Daily Mercury ( Wollongong, NSW ) Wednesday 8 December 1954 PAGE 1 of 12
Date Fixed For Hearing
SYDNEY, Tues. — Robert Michael Brown will stand trial in Central Criminal Court next March.
Brown, 20, of Darley Rd., Manly, is charged with having in October, wounded a police officer and shot at another with intent to prevent arrest, with possessing an unlicensed pistol and with larceny.
Brown is at present in custody in Long Bay gaol.
Mr. Justice Dovey, in Central Criminal Court today, adjourned the trial till the first week in March on the application of solicitor, Mr. P. Roach, who made no application for bail.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 8 December 1954 page 11 of 36
TRIAL OF BROWN
IN MARCH
Mr. Justice Dovey yesterday adjourned the trial of Robert Michael Brown until the March sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
Brown, 20, labourer, of Darley Road, Manly, was committed for trial at Central Court of Petty Sessions on November 3, on seven charges.
Indictments for Brown’s trial have not yet been laid, but he was committed on charges of having wounded a sergeant and a constable with intent to murder, having shot at two constables with intent
to murder, having used an unlicensed pistol, having been in possession of a car stolen from Melbourne, and larceny.
Brown’s solicitor. Mr. P. N. Roach, asked Mr. Justice Dovey yesterday to postpone the trial to enable him to interview a number of witnesses and obtain evidence.
Brown was in gaol, and no application would be made for bail, he said. Brown, therefore, would have to remain in gaol until the trial.
CAR REPAIRS
The Senior Crown Prosecutor, Mr. W. J. Knight, said the Crown did not object to the trial being stood over, but said the owner of the car, which would be an exhibit in the case, would like to have the car repaired.
Mr. Roach said he had no objection to photographs of the car being used in evidence.
The North Western Courier ( Narrabri, NSW ) Monday 28 March 1955 page 1 of 10
Manhunt Ends IN COURT
SYDNEY, Monday,
The central figure in a dramatic police search last October, Robert Michael Brown, (20) of Darley Rd., Manly, pleaded guilty to seven charges in the Central Criminal Court today.
Two of the charges alleged Brown maliciously wounded two police officers with intent to prevent his lawful apprehension, and two others alleged he shot at two other policemen to prevent lawful apprehension.
Brown also pleaded guilty to having in his possession a stolen car, without lawful excuse, having used a pistol, without a license, and, having stolen a trawler from Mosman.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 29 March 1955 page 1 of 6
GUNMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FIRING AT POLICE
SYDNEY. Monday,
Robert Michael Brown, 21, of Darley Road, Manly, pleaded guilty in Central Criminal Court today to four charges of shooting at police.
Detective Inspector Aldridge described the manhunt in Sydney last october in which Brown was alleged to have exchanged a number of shots with police.
The four charges were malicious shooting at Bondi of Sgt. Neville Bernard Townsend and Constables Henry Brennan, Leonard Ryand and Charles Melton, with intent to prevent arrest.
Brown also pleaded guilty to three other charge, relating to the possession of a stolen car, use of a pistol without a licence and the stealing of a trawler.
Inspector Aldridge said that last October a message was received from the Melbourne C.I.B. stating that Brown had left Melbourne in a stolen car with the intention of shooting his wife in Sydney.
After threatening his wife with a gun, she agreed to withdraw the warrant if he did not shoot her, Aldridge said.
Brown was detained at Bondi by Constable Brennan.
Brown swerved his car at Brennan’s motor cycle and drove off.
Brown fired a shot at Constable Brennan and later fired four more shots, all of which struck a police truck.
More shots were fired during the chase, and one struck Sgt. Townsend on a finger, which was later amputated.
The next day Brown boarded the trawler Aklavic and headed out to sea.
Inspector Aldridge said Brown swam ashore at Newport and was arrested.
Aldridge said Brown had told him he intended to shoot himself at Melbourne but he did not have the nerve.
Brown had said that he had never intended to injure the police, but had fired so that “they would get serious and shoot me.”
Mr. Justice MacGuire remanded Brown for medical observation before passing sentence.
The Argus ( Melbourne ) Friday 22 April 1955 page 5 of 26
Crown appeal on sentence
SYDNEY, Thursday : The Crown will appeal against a five years’ gaol sentence imposed on Robert Michael Brown, 21, frogman, for a number of offences, including maliciously shooting at police.
Mr. Sheahan, Attorney General, said today he had directed that an appeal be lodged.
On March 31 Judge Maguire imposed two sentences of five years, one of three years, two years, and one of six months’ gaol, , on Brown.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 22 November 1955 page 5 of 8
Cooma Police In Bravery Awards
SYDNEY, Monday.
Six policemen who took part in gun battles have been awarded bravery medals by the Queen, the Governor, Sir John Northcoft, announced to-day.
They are:
Constable Henry Brennan (George Medal), Sergeant Neville Townsend, Constable Leonard Eyan and Charles John Melton (British Empire Medals) for their part in the capture of Robert Michael Brown in October, 1954.
Sergeant Alfred Edmund Frederick Chapman and Constable William Alexander Graham (British Empire Medals), who shot dead Canadian migrant Harry Edgar Rymal, in a gun duel at Cooma in May this year.
In the Cooma gun battle, Rymal was shot by Constable Graham, as he was about to shoot Sergeant Chapman at almost point blank range.
Rymal and the police exchanged 10 shots at a range of less than 20ft. during the fight.
Earlier Rymal had dragged a woman acquaintance from a Cooma hotel and shot her in the thigh as she lay in a shop doorway.
The George Medal was granted to Henry Brennan on the 22 November 1955 as a result of apprehending an armed man during a shootout whilst pursuing the offender(s) on his motor cycle.
John William SEDDON, 82 old, former Regd. No. 7920, a former member of the RPA of Kincumber.
John passed away on 28/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Tuesday 3rd June at Holy Cross Catholic Church, KINCUMBER.
SEDDON, John William.
07.05.1932 ~ 28.05.2014
Much loved husband of Ann, loving father & father in law of Helen & Steve, Robert & Angie. Cherished Gramps of Karrina, Lara, Kyle and great grandson Ryder.
Always In Our Hearts
Family and friends of JOHN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kincumber Street, Kincumber on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at 11.00am.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 31, 2014
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SEDDON, John William.
07.05.1932 ~ 28.05.2014
Much loved husband of Ann, loving father & father in law of Helen & Steve, Robert & Angie. Cherished Gramps of Karrina, Lara, Kyle and great grandson Ryder.
Always In Our Hearts
Family and friends of JOHN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kincumber Street, Kincumber on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at 11.00am.
I believe that his son, Andrew, is also in “the job” at Wagga Wagga.
John Desmond MATHER
| 06/06/2014
John Desmond MATHER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8877
Rank: Sergeant
Stations: Forster from 1964 – 1974
Born: 1931?
Died 15 May 2014
83 old
Late of Terrigal
Funeral 23 May 2014
John Desmond MATHER
With regret I advise the death of John Desmond MATHER, 83 old, former Regd. No. 8877, a Veteran member of the Central Coast Branch of the RPA.
John passed away on 15/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 9.30am on Friday 23rd Instant at Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Memorial Park, PALMDALE.
Location of funeral:
Vivienne Jarratt
| 06/06/2014
Vivienne Jarratt
New South Wales Police Force – Wife
Wife to Retired Assistant Commissioner Jeff Jarratt
Born 22 January 1952
62 old
Died 19 May 2014
Funeral 24 May 2014
With regret I advise the death of Vivienne Jarratt, 62 old, the wife of Jeff.
Vivienne passed away on 19/05/2014 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 9am on Saturday 24th Instant at the North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, NORTH RYDE.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 19th May 2014.Late of North Avoca
Much loved and treasured wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Bibi), daughter, sister and friend to many.
Aged 62 years
VIVIENNE’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of her Life to be held in the North Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde on Saturday 24th May 2014 commencing at 9 am.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the YWCA NSW, Encore Program would be appreciated with a donation box available at the chapel.
A wonderful friend for over 40 years, special in so many ways. Viv was an inspiration to everyone, her strength and spirit so strong. A beautiful person who is loved by so many now and always. Our love and thoughts are with Jeff and the family.
~
Lyn and Brian Long,
Camden, New South Wales
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Vivienne was the most positive person I know. She was an inspiration to all. My thoughts are with the lovely family she treasured and loved
~
Sue Goodwin
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
~
Cathy and Con Bugden
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Thursday, 22 May 2014
Jeff,So sorry to hear of Vivienne’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
~
Marcia & Paul Moseley,
Wyong
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Jeff. So sorry to hear of your wife’s passing, our thoughts are with you at this time. Len and Lorraine Topping.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
A wonderful friend for over 40 years, special in so many ways. Viv was an inspiration to everyone, her strength and spirit so strong. A beautiful person who is loved by so many now and always. Our love and thoughts are with Jeff and the family.
~
Lyn and Brian Long,
Camden, New South Wales
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Vivienne was the most positive person I know. She was an inspiration to all. My thoughts are with the lovely family she treasured and loved
~
Sue Goodwin
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
What a beautiful person Viv was! I can hear her laugh and see her smile. I don’t think a sentence was said by her, without that gorgeous laugh. We’re so glad we saw Viv and Jeff last April 2013, in Charlotte NC and did some lovely things together. We didn’t know and she was marvelous. Our lives are richer for knowing Viv. We are sorry we can’t be there this Saturday but our thoughts are with you Jeff and the entire family.
~
Cathy and Con Bugden,
Charlotte NC USA
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
A very special lady who will be missed by all who knew her.
~
Shirley Reid,
Brisbane, Queensland
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
wonderful soul who will always do wonders… loving and loveable forever.
~
Helen Northey,
Melbourne, Victoria
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Know that Viv was an inspiration and very much loved. Her beautiful caring nature, and of course humour, will be truly missed. May your futures be filled with her great memories.
Born in Australia on 22 January 1952
Passed away on 19 May 2014
Aged 62 years
Committal service will be held at Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Chapel, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW, Australia on Saturday, 24th May 2014 at 9:00am.
I am sorry to learn of your family sorrow. The death of a loved one is painful. If I may, I’d like to share a scripture found in the Bible that may comfort you in some way. John 6:40 reads, “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone that beholds the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, and I will resurrect him in the last day.” You see, according to this promise, we have hope.
Patricia Freeman signed the Guest Book for Vivienne Jarratt
JARRATT, Vivienne
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 19th May 2014.
Late of North Avoca
Much loved and treasured wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Bibi), daughter, sister and friend to many.
Aged 62 years
VIVIENNE’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of her Life to be held in the North Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde on Saturday 24th May 2014 commencing at 9 am.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the YWCA NSW, Encore Program would be appreciated with a donation box available at the chapel.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 20, 2014
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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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Funeral photos: Note: There was NO funeral pamphlet produced.
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Elwin ‘ Ned ‘ George WOOLASTON
| 06/06/2014
Elwin ‘ Ned ‘ George WOOLASTON
New South Wales Police Force
either Penrith Police College or Redfern Police Training Centre – Class 038
Regd. # 6761
Rank: Commenced Training at the Academy on Monday 26 June 1950
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 14 August 1950
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 July 1967
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 7 October 1977 – Retired
Stations: Mounted Unit, North Coast District ( 1967 ), ?, Fairfield & Cabramatta ( 34 Division )
Service: From pre August 1950 to ? ? pre 1988? – Retirement = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Former Sgt )
Born: Saturday 18 August 1929
Died: Friday 17 September 2010
Cause: ?
Age: 81 years & 30 days
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 September 2010 –
Funeral location: North Chapel, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden Valley Way, Leumeah, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
NED is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Cabramatta Police Station with some of the staff: Back Row ( L – R ) ? ( a butcher ), ?, Roger Bergamin ( # 10682 ) , Rob Francis ( # 18775 ), John Mills ( # 18940 ), Ned Woolaston ( # 6761 ) Front row Mick van der Velde ( # 18483 ), Gary Heskett ( # 18453 ), Steve Konemann ( # 17663 ), ? circa 1982
Ned Woolaston and a civilian friend of Greg Callander visiting Ned in 2002.
Sue Woolaston, Bob Steele, Ned Woolaston & Rhonda Steele at the home, in Wilton, NSW, of Ned & Sue in 2002. The Steele’s are friends of Greg Callander.
Greg Callander ( # 17463 ) & Ned Woolaston
Senior Constable Greg Callander with Retired Sergeant 1st Class Ned Woolaston at the home of Ned & Sue in 2002. Ned was my Boss at Cabramatta Police Stn in 1980 – 1982. Ned Retired in 1988 and was a member of the NSW Police Mounted Unit in his early career.
Sgt 3/c Roger BERGAMIN was Highly commended for his outstanding courage and devotion to duty at Canley Vale on 23 November, 1981, when in the company of Sergeant 1/c E.G. Woolaston, he confronted Abdel Rahman Dehen who pointed a loaded .22 calibre rifle, with which he had just shot and seriously wounded his wife, in his direction.
The offender complied with a demand to drop the weapon and the Sergeant rushed forward and was able, with the assistance of other Police, to handcuff and arrest him.
A later examination of the offender’s weapon revealed a live bullet had jammed in the breech.
Awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation
C.R. ABBOTT, Commissioner, 20 December 1982.
The above entry was recorded from Roger BERGAMIN’s Service Record. I am unaware what ( if any ) Award or Commendation that Ned WOOLASTON may have received from this same incident.
The George Medal
