Late of Rutherford and Asquith Born at Singleton NSW 17.05.1940
Passed away at Maitland on 11.01.2024
Aged 83 years
Dearly loved husband of Lesley,
brother and brother-in-law of John and Jan (dec’d), Graeme and Helen, and Jean.
Loving father to Rhys and Vivienne,
grandfather to Adeline, Lysander, Imogen, Elsa and Alex and
father-in-law to Sarah and Nicholas.
Uncle to the Martin and Taylor families.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Chapel of C.R. Smyth & Son, 311 New England Hwy, Rutherford on Tuesday 23.01.2024 commencing at 11:30am, followed by a private cremation.
Class 082 who where Sworn In on the 4 April 1960 walked into Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 February 1960 to start their Training. The first ever (N.S.W.P) female detective (Gwen Martin) was in this class.
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With regret I advise the death of Robert Andries DEWIT, 52 old, former Regd. No. 26476, non RPA member of Mudgeeraba, QLD. Late of Gold Coast, Qld. Formerly of Coffs Harbour, Narrabri, Dubbo & Gunnedah, NSW.
Robert passed away on 07/11/2014 and his funeral has been held.
Robert DEWIT, “Rob” “Robbie”
Late of Gold Coast, formerly of Coffs Harbour,
Narrabri, Dubbo and Gunnedah NSW,
Passed away peacefully on the 7th November, 2014.
After succumbing to liver cancer.
He was 52 years of age
Cherished husband of Jane,
Dearly loved father of Ashleigh, Sarah and Hannah.
Family, friends and Police Colleagues
Are respectfully invited to attend Rob’s funeral service to be held
In the Federation Chapel of “A Gentle Touch Funerals”
73 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba on Monday 17th November, 2014
Commencing at 11am Qld time (12 noon NSW)
The family request that anyone wishing to Attend Rob’s funeral please acknowledge your Attendance by commenting to this post to assist us with Seating and catering.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank those who have been following Rob’s journey and for the support and encouragement you have given him during the past year.
Rob remained optimistic and forever positive right until the very end and he remained encouraged that his approach and choice to treat his cancer using natural remedies, good nutrition, clean, organic produce and water still provided the best course of treatment.
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picture of Class111 26th June, 1967. All the cyclists have the first of the white helmets. They didn’t last long either’, once they realised that the broken necks were coming from the bad design, where the back of the helmet sat at the perfect point to break your neck, if your head was snapped backwards. Second white helmets issued hurriedly, ‘say no more’..!
Class 111 – those transferred to Penrith – 1967
Some of Class 111 who commenced training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 15 May 1967 and were Sworn In on Monday 26 June 1967. Rear row, 4th from left is Probationary Constable Barry John PEARCE # 12631
* Story behind any Nickname: A play on his surname.
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Formerly of Grafton, NSW. Late of Victoria St, Goulburn, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: NOT related to Patrick JORDAN, Retired Insp ( RIP )
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 146
This Class did Not have a Passing Out Parade due to flooding of the Parade ground. The Swearing In ceremony was held in a Class Room. 147 Members were in this Class
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16774
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Wednesday 29 January 1975 ( aged 22 years, 0 months, 19 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 10 March 1975 ( aged 22 years, 2 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 10 March 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 10 March 1984
Appears in the 1988 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1989 issue.
Final Rank: = Senior Constable?
Stations: ?, Goulburn Police Academy ( 1985 ) – Resignation
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 January 1975 to 1 March 1989 ( Resigned ) = 14 years, 1 month, 0 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 29 January 1975to 1 March 1989 ( Resigned ) = 14 years, 1 month, 0 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 1 month, 19 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 34 years, 9 months, 17 days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Saturday 10 January 1953
Died on: Monday 18 December 2023 at Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW
Age: 70 years, 11 months, 8 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 22 December 2023
Funeral location: RJ Sydney Craig Crematorium, Goulburn, NSW
Condolences to Chris, Alicia, Nikki, family and friends.
Richard Andrew JORDAN c21 January 2022
Richard Andrew JORDAN c4 October 2010
Class 146 – Redfern Police Academy. Sworn In on Monday 10 March 1975. They didn’t have a March Out because the Parade ground was flooded. They were Sworn In in one of the Class rooms. Martin BETCHER ( Back Row, 2nd from left ). Unaware of which is Richard JORDAN.
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* Story behind any Nickname: Big Gordy – “hands the size of Legs of Ham”
Some of Class 129 – 13 December 1971. These members have Not been identified in this photo as yet ( 2024 )
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Constable: Eastwood ( 17 Division )( ProCst )( 1969 ), Four Wheels Transport Branch ( 20 Division )( 1972 ), Water Police ( Dawes Point )( 28 Division )( 1976 – 1982), Sydney Water Police – Operational Support ( simply a name change for the same place )( 1982 – 1995, Shift Supervisor – 1995, Ancillary – 1999 ) – Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 27 November 1967 to 3 August 2007 = 39 years, 8 months, 7 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 27 November 1967to3 August 2007 = 39 years, 8 months, 7 days
Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 3 months, 22 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 16 years, 4 months,
Awards: National Medal – granted 19 November 1984 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )
2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted ? ? 2003
New South Wales Police Diligent & Good Conduct Medal – granted ? ? 2003
4th & 5th Clasp to the National Medal – granted ? ? ?
Local Knowledge of Rivers and Sydney Harbour Certificate – granted 1982
Masters – Class V – Skippers Certificate – granted 1995
Marine Engine Drivers Certificate – granted 1995
Sergeants Course – 1986
Master – Class IV Certificate – granted 1987
M.E.D. Course – granted 1987
National Search and Rescue Course – granted 1992
Marine Security Course – granted 1999 ( leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics )
Probationary Constable David John BUCKLEY # 13650
Born: Wednesday 12 April 1950
Died on: Monday 1 January 2024 around pm at home with family by his side.
Age: 73 years, 8 months,
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 10 January 2024 @ 2.15pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW
David did not wish to have an official Police Funeral, however, the Family said Buckowould be honoured ifan Honour Guardincludingall Serving and RetiredNSWPolice Officers with whom he worked, and anyone else who may wish to join in,be arrangedat the commencement of the Service when David’s Coffin will be walked into the Chapel byhis Family.
Wake location: Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde, NSW ( TBC )
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals – 4 E Parade, Eastwood, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2024 )
BUCKO 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.
Bucko, amongst others, was involved in, but not limited by, the following Marine incidents:
1983 – Rescue of Police Crew upon Police Launch McKay ( which caught fire off Newcastle ),
1988 – Rescue of Police Crew upon Police Launch Sea Eagle ( which floundered off Nelson Bay in heavy seas ),
December 1998 – During the running of the 54th Sydney to Hobart Yacht race – during severe weather affecting 155 yachts off the coast of NSW resulting in the loss of several lives and yachts, Bucko was the Forward Commander – at Eden, NSW, Co-ordinating the Rescue of 56 sailors.
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of David ‘Bucko’ Buckley. David was a long serving member of the Water Police and a former cadet.
David passed away around 9pm on Monday, 1st January 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, Christine (Chris), his daughters and other family members.
Funeral arrangements will be passed on once further information becomes available.
On behalf of all members of the NSW Police Force, both serving and retired, including members of RETWATPOL, our sincere thoughts and condolences go to the Buckley Family, and to all those who were fortunate to have know David and worked alongside such an inspiring, knowledgeable and wonderful gentleman.
He will be truly missed…May he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Bucko’s wife Chris and daughters Catherine, Joanne & Angela.
On behalf of Victoria Police Veterans – Sgts Pete Howarth, and Mark Greenhill, Leading Senior Constable – Peter Osborne, all ex Melbourne Water Police and current serving, Leading Senior Constable – Graham Shoobert (APM) – East Gippsland Water Police.
We are saddened at the news of Dave’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts are with family and the past and present members of New South Wales – Water Police, Marine Area Command.
Dave Buckley
Someone who took you as you are.
Regardless of your state.
Who stood as firm as a block of iron.
Someone you could always rely on.
Because he is your mate.
He will be missed.
RIP
Pete Howarth
Class 118
Class 118
* Story behind any Nickname: Play on surname.
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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 23rd December 2023.
Beloved wife of the late Ron.
Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Terri and Tony, Brett and Toula.
Cherished Nan of Kiah, Jesse and Natalia, Erin and Tommy, Tyron and Brie and
great Nan of Jordan, Remie, and Valentina.
Aud will be sadly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 84 Years
Forever in our Hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Aud’s funeral service to be held at H. Parsons Funeral Home, 10 Woolworths Avenue Warilla on Tuesday, 9th January 2024 at 12noon.
Audrey FOSTER & Ron FOSTER – Friday 6 September 1985 – Warilla Police Social at Berrima Wool Shed, Berrima, NSW
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY. 45 people turned out to Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station at 10am today for the Retired Police Day. 15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command. These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan. Sgt Scott ABBOTT & Audrey FOSTER – Widow of Ron.
* Story behind any Nickname: Play on Christian name
You were a bloody good woman Audrey and it is sad to see you gone. May you now forever Rest In Peace together with Ron.
Cal
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I have just heard of the passing of a former colleague from Class 158 Geoff Bernasconi. He was a wonderfully generous and giving man and a real entertainer. Your shift is complete Geoff – but your legacy, and the considerable memories you created will live on with many, especially during the times at Wagga Wagga. Special thoughts to Geoff’s family and the friends he leaves behind. Rest easy my friend.
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Geoff featured in the book: ‘Forensic Investigator – true stories from the life of a country crime scene cop’, written by Esther McKay.
Class 158A – Redfern Police Academy – April 1978
Katie BERNASCONI & Geoff BERNASCONI
Katie BERNASCONI & Geoff BERNASCONI
Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI # 17970
Georgina CLEMENTS & Geoffrey Paul BERNASCONI # 17970 at their wedding. 10 June 2020
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Tuesday 28 February 1995, page 4
Boys face murder charges
WAGGA WAGGA: Blood had soaked 5cm into the ground around the head of a man found dead by a council worker in Wagga Wagga, the city’s Children’s Court was told yesterday.
Four Wagga boys, aged 11, 12, 15 and 16, have been charged with the murder of Peter William Baker, 55, whose body was found in Victory Memorial Gardens at 8am on November 6 last year.
They were charged also with robbery in company after it was alleged that money had been taken from the dead man.
On the first day of committal proceedings yesterday, Detective Sergeant Geoff Bernasconi said Baker would not have staggered to the spot where his body was found.
He would have fallen to the ground after being struck on the back of the head and stayed there.
A significant feature was that blood had been found only on and under Baker’s head, there had been no blood on the back of his clothes and only minute traces surrounding him.
Peter James Kelly identified three of the four youths as those he had given a lift at about 11.30pm on November 5.
SYDNEY: A pilot spoke to his wife about his plane experiencing electrical difficulties only minutes before the plane plunged into a paddock near Wagga in south-eastern NSW, killing all four people on board.
Police said the 64-year-old Narrandera pilot told his wife in a mobile-phone conversation that he had lost the artificial horizon on the twin-engine Cessna 310’s navigation system.
He said he was flying in low cloud cover during a descent from 9000 feet on his approach to Wagga.
According to the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation, the pilot, from an air taxi service in Narrandera, then made his last known radio contact with Wagga airport at 7.43pm on Friday.
He failed to contact the airport six minutes later as scheduled.
A bureau spokesman said his last contact was routine and made no mention of difficulties.
Police identified the pilot as Don Knight, 64, of Knight Air Taxi, Narrandera. The Wagga men were Dallas Gooden, 42, Bruce Campbell, 54, and David Larwood, 33. They had been on a trip to Longreach in far-north Queensland buying stock.
Wreckage was strewn over more than a kilometre in the open paddock where the plane crashed.
Police said a woman from a property near the crash site, about 15km north-east of Coolamon, reported seeing a large flash in thesky and heard the plane crash about 8.10pm on Friday.
But the officer-in-charge at the crash site, Inspector Chris Morley, said it was too soon to talk about the plane exploding in mid-air.
He said the flash in the sky may have been the plane crash reflected on low cloud.
“It’s a big mess, I have never seen anything like it,” Inspector Morley said.
“It’s just devastating.”
The wreckage was found on the Thalia property by the property owner at midday yesterday after the alarm was raised.
This morning, NSW police video unit and photogrammetry officers recorded the crash site.
Two BASI investigators were travelling from Sydney to pick over the wreckage for clues about how the crash happened.
Inspector Morley said the men’s bodies would be collected and eventually taken to the city morgue in Glebe, Sydney, for disaster victim identification procedures, to be carried out by Riverina forensic services head Detective Sergeant Geoff Bernasconi.
Detective Sergeant Bernasconi was in charge of similar investigations after the Monarch air crash that killed seven people as it approached Young in central NSW on June 11, 1993.
NSW Fire Brigade, bushfire brigade and State Emergency Services workers were involved in the search on Friday night.
Forensic investigator Geoff Bernasconi had always been passionate about his job as a policeman in rural New South Wales, and went the extra mile, both for victims of crime and for their families. But one night in 1984, he was called to investigate the scene of a horrific car accident in which an entire family had been wiped out – and which it was impossible for him to forget.
Geoff‘s day-to-day working life became a catalogue of tragedies, some of which involved people close to him, and he found himself spiralling downwards in the grip of post-traumatic stress disorder.
When Esther McKay heard that Geoff had been awarded maximum compensation for his suffering, she knew immediately this was a story that needed to be told.
This is a harrowing account of what it is like to work on the frontlines of crime and tragedy as a forensic investigator. It is also the inspiring story of one who has been exposed to sights and experiences many of us can hardly even imagine, yet has emerged from the darkness to begin his journey to recovery.
Relationship issues from the autobiographies Allan Sparkes(Sparkes, 2013:136)describes his relationship with his wife Deborah as beingstrong and supportive, although he says “I kept my mental state from her.” Her support, Allanbelieves was central to his later recovery.
John Horner(Horner, 2011)experienced a marriagebreakdown in mid–career, as did Esther McKay.
She described her subsequent partner as“extremely sensitive and comforting” in terms of her battle with the trauma that was then achallenging part of her everyday experience.
Belinda Neil had a similar experience, as didGeoff Bernasconi(McKay, 2010:74)
where he describes his marriage as “weakening underthe strain”.
After being absent from home forfourdaysinvolved with the forensicinvestigation of a plane crash scene, (during which time he made no contact with his pregnantwife) on arriving back to his home town he went straight to the hotel, got drunk and called his wife, suggesting she join him for dinner. The relationship did not survive.
Sleep Problems and Exhaustion: The autobiographies. Alan Sparkes(Sparkes, 2013:140) describeshis confronting dreams and his inability to sleep.
As his Post traumatic stresssymptomsincreased he commenced having nightmaresin whichhe had stabbed to death his wife and daughter.These were the source of profound anxietyand fear for him, prompting thoughts of suicide to protect his loved ones from the possibilitythat his dreams might become reality.
EstherMcKay(McKay, 2005:265/227)gives a similaraccount of nightmares describinga particularly disturbing one where she was ‘lying naked onthe morgue table’.
Belinda Neil(Neil, 2014:2)describes “the long working hours with no time to recover from one traumatic incident to the next.”And continues,“I was falling apart,exhausted and forgetful”.
Geoff Bernasconi,(McKay, 2010:58/59)is “mentally and physically exhausted” and “fatigue was ever–present, especially on long road trips when Geoff would struggle to stay alert.”
These wereofficers nearing the limit of their resilience, unsupported by their organisation, isolated and nearing the end of their police careers.
Thesis Final PDF.pdf Trigger Warning re this link; This document looks into Police, the culture, Stress and Suicide / Suicidal thought by Police.
DAILY TELEGRAPH P15 THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER 2004 FORMER POLICEMAN GEOFF BERNASCONI FROM WAGGA WAGGA WHO SUED THE POLICE DEPT.
My dog Mac reading the book
Forensic officer awarded $750,000
While a judge in Sydney was telling the court that a former policeman should receive the maximum compensation – $750,000 – the man in question was visiting the grave of a victim of a crime he had investigated.
“I have been to a few cemeteries,” said Geoffrey Bernasconi, 48, speaking from his home in Wagga Wagga. “It’s just a solace, a place for me to think and reflect.
“I think about those that are left behind, and I feel for the person … I found it quite peaceful there today. I reflect could I have done more, and I reassure myself, no, I have done everything I can.”
On Wednesday in the District Court, Judge Raymond McLoughlin awarded the former forensic services police officer $785,000 (including interest) for his suffering, and lost career due to work-related post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
During his 23-year career, in which more than half the cases involved homicides and dead bodies, Mr Bernasconi was only debriefed three times. Those occasions were “poorly organised and often occurred after the event”, the court heard.
A medical report said he had been “repeatedly exposed to some of the most tragic circumstances that may be witnessed in civilised societies”.
Based in Wagga Wagga since 1987, he investigated crime and accident scenes, retrieved body parts from cars, trains and light plane crashes. There were teenage suicides, infant drownings and homicides. Sometimes he was required to remove decomposed bodies because the government contractor “couldn’t stomach it”.
One of Mr Bernasconi‘s strengths was his empathy with the families of victims, who relied heavily on him. But this was also a stress.
The court also heard that for 15 months in the late 1980s he was the only crime scene investigator for the whole region, and was on call around the clock.
Judge McLoughlin criticised the service for failing to properly manage his 70-80 hour week, and failure to order appropriate leave and job rotation.
In 1999, he broke down while giving evidence at a coronial inquiry into a plane crash. The coroner recorded: “I have dealt with this man for 15 years and I have never seen him like this.”
Soon after, his police supervisor took his gun and handcuffs away. He was medically discharged in 2000-2001. He spent months in psychiatric care in hospital.
Judge McLoughlin said there were managerial and psychological interventions which should have been taken by the service. He found Mr Bernasconi was now unfit to work in the labour market.
THE NSW Police Force has wasted millions of dollars fighting “no-brainer” claims by stressed officers, prompting the State Government to order an external review of the force’s legal services unit.
The Herald is aware of at least six cases in which former police officers offered to settle for less than $150,000 but ended up with $750,000 payouts after going to court. Seventy claims are before the courts.
The Police Minister, Carl Scully, said he had “concerns about the performance of the unit, particularly in relation to its management of settlements and litigation”. He mentioned matters “not being handed expeditiously or fairly” and a “reluctance to settle that then causes payouts being larger than what they otherwise may have been”. Payouts include:
■ Child protection officer Rodney Keen: offered to settle for $148,000 plus legal fees of $30,000. Awarded $750,000 plus costs.
■ Forensic services officer Geoff Bernasconi: offer of $150,000 to avoid stress of court before $750,000 judgement.
■ Armed hold-up squad officers Edward Shepherd, Mark Wilson and Craig McDonald: offer of $790,000 for all three. Awarded $2.04 million plus costs.
■ Undercover officer Bob Ridley: offer of $100,000 before $750,000 judgement.
Mr Scully said a solicitor who has worked in the public and private sectors, Helen Vickers, would deliver her report in a few weeks.
He conceded that if the claims were proven, “then obviously I would have to consider ways of improving or potentially changing the way legal services is conducted”.
One police insider said the unit had an “army mentality”. “They want to fight everything and settle nothing and then rage against the courts when things go wrong. It’s scandalous the amount of taxpayer money they are wasting.”
Mr Scully said the current system, under which up to six people must be consulted before making an offer, could be a case of “too many cooks spoiling the broth”. The minister must approve all settlements over $100,000. “No doubt we could potentially streamline that and make it more efficient and effective.”
Mr Ridley‘s solicitor, Philip Sim, settled a case involving another undercover officer – dubbed Miss X – on the fourth day of a District Court hearing last week. “They slow the process down, so they can wear people out,” he said.
He said one attempt at mediation collapsed when police lawyers could not get instructions.
Tom Edmunds, a solicitor and former policeman who represented the hold-up squad officers, was blunt: “$1.4 million – that’s how much the Crown contributed to our legal costs.”
Kim Smith, who acted for Mr Keen and Mr Bernasconi, said the legal costs of running a matter against NSW Police were “so much greater” than her other personal injury matters.
The Crown, which will pay a large amount of Mr Keen‘s estimated $350,000 legal costs, has foreshadowed an appeal.
Ms Smith said the Crown Solicitor’s Office had pointed out many times that NSW Police was exempt from the model litigants’ policy. This demands government departments avoid litigation wherever possible, but only the Attorney-General’s department is bound by the policy.
The secretary of the NSW Police Association, Peter Remfrey, said the way NSW police managed stress had improved but the legal unit’s handling of claims was “dysfunctional”. The association’s research director, Greg Chilvers, said 70 former police – many undercover officers – had negligence claims before the courts.
A precedent was set in a 2000 Court of Appeal judgement which awarded a former child abuse officer, Beth Seedsman, $750,000 for NSW Police’s failure to provide a safe system of work or protection from mental injury. “Given what we know about the law, in these cases it should either be a no-brainer or one to be fought on a matter of principle,” Mr Chilvers said. “It seems on a matter of principle they fight them all.”
* Story behind any Nickname: The man liked a drink.
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Western Suburbs Mens Bowling Club · Follow · Today we lost an absolute champion. Life member, great clubman and pleasure to be around. So many stories and life experiences were shared for anyone willing to listen. His larger than life presence will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family and friend. Rest in peace Peter Hardgrove.
RSL & Services Clubs Association · Follow · It is with great sadness that Leagues Clubs Australia had to pass on the news that their Chairman, Peter Hardgrove passed away on Friday afternoon after a short battle with illness. Our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, close friends, LCA Board, Don and Katrina. He was a great character, a good friend to everyone he knew and a strong voice for rugby league and the club industry. He will be missed! Please see details for Peter Hardgrove’s funeral below…. Date: Friday December 22nd Time: 11.00am Venue: Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnet Ave Rookwood Dress Code: Black and White or club attire In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Concord Centre for Palliative Care.
Wests Ashfield Leagues Club is with Markets Club and Croydon Sports. · It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mr Peter Hardgrove. Joining the Club in 1979, Peter was elected to the Board of Wests Ashfield Leagues in 1988 and assumed the role of Chairman in 2001, serving in that role until 2011. He was awarded Life Membership of the Club in 2001. Peter was also a Director of Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, and was proudly Chairman as they tasted premiership success in 2005. Peter was awarded Life Membership in 2021. That same year, following his long involvement with Leagues Clubs Australia (formerly Leagues Clubs Association NSW), Peter became President of the Association, a position he held until his passing. He was also awarded Life Member of the Association. Peter was a keen golfer. Peter has had an association with Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club for over 50 years. He is a Life Member and past President of Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club and a long-time Patron of Wests Ashfield Ladies Golf Club. In later years, Peter involved himself more with his “local”, Wests Sports Club, where he has served on the Western Suburbs Leagues Men’s Bowling Club Committee. He was Chairman of the Bowling Club for many years. Peter was also awarded Life Member of the Bowling Club in 2019. Peter was a retired Police Officer, with a career spanning over 30 years as a member of the NSW Police Force. To Peter’s children, Josh and Lauren and their partners, grandchildren Billie and Ella, brother John and partner Julie Romero, we offer our deepest condolences and support at this very sad time. Funeral arrangements will be advised. SIMON COOK CEO http://tinyurl.com/ms9bhayb
Peter HARDGROVE is in middle row – 5th from left.
Peter HARDGROVE – Rear row, wearing the white jacket.
It is “possible” that Peter was a Clerical Assistant, Grade 1, Fourth Division for the Department of the Treasury – Taxation Branch, prior to joining the NSWPF.
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Peter Hardgrove.
Joining the Club in 1979, Peter was elected to the Board of Wests Ashfield Leagues in 1988 and assumed the role of Chairman in 2001, serving in that role until 2011.
He was awarded Life Membership of the Club in 2001.
Peter was also a Director of Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, and was proudly Chairman as they tasted premiership success in 2005.
Peter was awarded Life Membership in 2021.
That same year, following his long involvement with Leagues Clubs Australia (formerly Leagues Clubs Association NSW), Peter became President of the Association, a position he held until his passing. He was also awarded Life Member of the Association.
Peter was a keen golfer. Peter has had an association with Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club for over 50 years. He is a Life Member and past President of Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club and a long-time Patron of Wests Ashfield Ladies Golf Club.
In later years, Peter involved himself more with his “local”, Wests Sports Club, where he has served on the Western Suburbs Leagues Men’s Bowling Club Committee. He was Chairman of the Bowling Club for many years. Peter was also awarded Life Member of the Bowling Club in 2019.
Peter was a retired Police Officer, with a career spanning over 30 years as a member of the NSW Police Force.
To Peter’s children, Josh and Lauren and their partners, grandchildren Billie and Ella, brother John and partner Julie Romero, we offer our deepest condolences and support at this very sad time.
Peter Hardgrove Obituary, Death – Our Chairman, Peter Hardgrove, passed away earlier this afternoon following a brief battle with illness. He had been battling the illness for some time. We must break the news to you with a heavy heart that he has died away. The LCA is deeply saddened by this news. The election for Peter to serve on the LCA Board took place on January 4, 2005, and he was appointed to the role of Chairman. Up to the moment he passed away, he continued to serve in this capacity. In addition to this, Peter was presented with the achievement of the title of Life Member of the LCA.
In addition, Peter was a Director and Chairman of the Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, where he was awarded Life Membership in the year 2021. In this capacity, Peter was recognised for his contributions to the club. Aside from that, Peter was a member of the Wests Ashfield Men’s Golf Club for life and had previously held the position of President of the club. There was also the Wests Ashfield Ladies Golf Club, which he served as the Patron of. Additionally, he was a recipient of Life Membership and had previously served as the Chairman of the Western Suburbs Leagues Men’s Bowling Club. Both of these accomplishments are noteworthy.
Over the course of his thirty-year career with the police department, Peter eventually reached the point where he decided to retire from his post. As a consequence of this information, each and every member of the LCA Board and Staff is experiencing a great degree of sorrow. During this terribly trying time, we would like to express our deepest condolences and support to Peter’s children, Josh and Lauren, as well as their wives, as well as to his grandchildren, Billie and Ella, as well as to his brother John and his girlfriend, Julie Romero. We are truly sorry for the loss of your loved one.
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Lee Clifford EVANS at the official opening of the new Leeton Police Station in 2021.
Lee Evans Obituary, Founding Member Of Sapphire City Concert Band, Inverell, NSW Has Sadly Passed Away – Death – The world obits
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Lee Evans Obituary, Death – The Sapphire City Concert Band in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia, is mourning the loss of Lee Evans, one of its esteemed founders and a cherished long-term member, who passed away this week. The band owes a great deal to Lee, who was instrumental in its formation in 1995 and has made several creative contributions since then.
The Sapphire City Concert Band was established out of a desire to combine a love of music with the desire to serve the people of Inverell by providing them with a source of joy and entertainment. The band’s identity and sense of togetherness owe a great deal to Lee Evans’ dedication and musical prowess, as well as to his ability to inspire the other members to give their all.
Members of the band are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a dear friend and musical partner after hearing the news of Lee’s passing, which has thrown a dismal mood over the group. His dedication to the band and his love for music have left an everlasting impression, and his legacy will be appreciated by fellow musicians, friends, and family alike. The members of the Sapphire City Concert Band would like to offer their sincere sympathies to Lee Evans’s loved ones at this time.
The band recognizes the importance he played in their development and success and will always hold fond memories of his efforts in their hearts. The Sapphire City Concert Band is dedicated to carrying on Lee Evans’ tradition of musical generosity and community building in the wake of his untimely death. Lee Evans, may you rest in peace knowing that your music will live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to perform beside you.
Lee Evans Obituary, Death Cause – The Sapphire City Concert Band is mourning the loss of a cherished friend, esteemed musician, and founding member, Lee Evans. It is with heavy hearts that we reflect on Lee’s passing this week, as we remember the instrumental role he played in the formation of our band back in 1995. Lee’s enduring legacy and contributions have left an indelible mark on our musical community.
In 1995, a group of passionate musicians came together with a shared vision to create something extraordinary—the Sapphire City Concert Band. Among the visionaries was Lee Evans, whose passion for music and dedication to the community laid the foundation for what would become a vibrant and beloved musical ensemble. As a founding member, Lee’s commitment to excellence and his love for the art form set the stage for the band’s success over the years.
Lee Evans not only helped establish the Sapphire City Concert Band but remained a steadfast and beloved member throughout the band’s journey. His enduring commitment to the band and his fellow musicians was a testament to his love for music and the sense of camaraderie that defines our musical family. Lee’s presence at rehearsals, performances, and community events enriched the band’s culture and contributed to its success.
As a musician, Lee Evans brought his unique flair and skill to every performance. His passion for playing resonated through the melodies, adding depth and character to the band’s collective sound. Lee’s dedication to his craft and his ability to inspire fellow musicians were instrumental in shaping the Sapphire City Concert Band into the vibrant musical entity it is today.
The news of Lee Evans’ passing is a personal loss for every member of the Sapphire City Concert Band. Beyond the shared love for music, Lee’s warmth, humor, and genuine camaraderie created a sense of family within the band. His absence leaves a void that will be keenly felt, and we mourn the loss of a dear friend and talented musician.
To honor Lee Evans’ memory, the Sapphire City Concert Band will pay tribute to him in our upcoming performances. The music will carry echoes of his passion, and the camaraderie he fostered will be remembered fondly by every member of the band. In celebrating Lee’s life, we ensure that his musical legacy lives on, inspiring current and future generations of musicians.
The Sapphire City Concert Band extends heartfelt condolences to Lee Evans’ family and loved ones during this difficult time. We share in their grief and hope that the music he helped create brings comfort and solace. Lee’s contributions to our band and community will forever be cherished, and his spirit will continue to resonate through the music we play.
As we say goodbye to Lee Evans, we do so with gratitude for the music, friendship, and inspiration he brought to the Sapphire City Concert Band. His legacy will endure in the notes we play, the memories we share, and the continued vibrancy of the musical community he helped establish. May Lee rest in peace, surrounded by the harmonies of the music he so passionately loved.
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