Much loved and missed by Brian & Jenny, Robert & Tess, Tom & Ariann, Amy, Steven, Lizzy, Ella and Tony.
Aged 81yrs
Rest in Peace ‘Pop’
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service to celebrate Bruce’s life which will commence at 12noon on Sunday 24 March 2019 at the Grenfell Cemetery.
Published in Grenfell Record from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2019
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 27 April 1973 (No.53), page 1432
APPOINTMENTS
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointment:
Senior Constable Bruce Errol John Reid to act as Assistant District Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the District of The Barwon, at Collarenebri during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class John Oliveira as from 18th March, 1973, to 24th March, 1973, inclusive.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 17 November 1972 (No.122), page 4537
APPOINTMENTS
Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice
Registrar General’s Department
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointment:
Senior Constable Bruce Errol John Reid to act as Assistant District Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages for the District of Moree, at Moree, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class John Oliveira as from 29th October. 1972. to 25th November, 1972, inclusive.
Greg CallanderHi Herbie. I’m unable to find Vet details for Bruce. Can you give me some details for his Policing Memorial Post please?
Herbert SnellHe was one of the first group to go to Vietnam as a training officer. I recall he was a member of the Blue Mountains Vietnam Vets group that used to meet at Springwood. He had a few friends from that group would call and see him at Penrith I was the charge room supervisor and he was working in the cell complex I am also a ex RAN so we had a few discussions about service life. Hope that helps you
Natalie was as serving police officer in NSW for many years. She now runs carer support groups in Newcastle, New South Wales and is the mother of Alicia, who underwent a right hemispherectomy to treat intractable epilepsy caused by peri-natal stroke.
DELLAR:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Colin Dellar 4466 at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing Club, THURSDAY (21.03.2019) at 11.00am.
Robert wore a WW11 Ribbon bar on his Police uniform.
At the time of him being a Sgt 3/c at Rose Bay in 1967, he is described as being polite but ‘removed’ from those junior to him and shared no conversation at all with those junior members.
Robert gained his Sgt 2/c rank whilst still at Rose Bay.
When he was stationed at Sutherland, in the 1970’s as an Inspector and Officer In Charge of that Station, he seemed further ‘removed’.
Nothing further can be found, at this time, on this man or his career.
Further information ( photos / stories ) are sought.
GODFREY:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Ronald Best Godfrey 2654 at Seasons Chapel, Wanneroo Road, Balcatta on Monday (11.03.2019) at 2.00pm.
Here is Ronald Best Godfrey’s online obituary. Please accept Everhere’s sincere condolences.
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ronald Best Godfrey (Balcatta, Western Australia), who passed away at the age of 91, on February 14, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
You may also light a candle in honor of Ronald Best Godfrey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 11th 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Seasons Balcatta Chapel (401 Wanneroo Rd, Balcatta WA).
page 3680 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, W.A. 24 December, 1957
APPOINTMENT
( Under Section 6 of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act, 1894 – 1956 )
Registrar General’s Office,
Perth, 20th December, 1957.
THE following appointments have been approved:-
R.G.No. 166/57 – Constable Ronald Best Godfrey, as Assistant District Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Geraldton Registry District, to maintain an office at Mingenew, during the absence on leave of Constable Robert Bruce Edwards; appointment to date from 14th December, 1957.
Have been informed that Sherrie Gavin, wife to Rob Gavin, passed away at home from a tumour of the brain.
Sheree was Retired Medically due to PTSD on 24 December 2017 but was diagnosed with the brain tumour shortly after that discharge.
She had an operation in relation to the tumour from which she never fully recovered.
May Sherrie forever Rest In Peace and our condolences to Rob and family.
Sherrie Kylie Gavin (nee Munday)
Passed away 14th February 2019 at the Wodonga Hospital.
It is with such deep heartache we announce the passing of our daughter Sherrie.
Loving wife of Robert,
Loving mother of Grace and Isabella.
Much loved daughter of Yvonne and Neville Morton.
Sister and sister is law of Jason, Ben & Marine and aunt to Aubrey.
Niece of Steven, Robert and John Munday.
Granddaughter of Orien Munday.
Aged 41 years.
Family and friends of Sherrie are warmly invited to attend a funeral service of thanksgiving, celebrating her life to be held in the Stockinbingal Cemetery, Stockinbingal, TOMORROW Thursday 21st February 2019, commencing at 11.00 am.
Please gather at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brain Injury Foundation will be gratefully received at the service.
SMITH & RINKIN (FDA of NSW) Accredited Funeral Directors
(Bruce Smith JP Manager)
57 Murray Street Cootamundra Ph: 02 69421028
February 20, 2019
You were a beautiful person Sherrie and will be sadly missed. I had the pleasure of being your friend and caring for your beautiful daughters Isabella & Grace whilst you lived in Condobolin.
Here is Sherrie Kylie Gavin’s online obituary. Please accept Everhere’s sincere condolences.
Sadly, on February 14, 2019, we had to say goodbye to Sherrie Kylie Gavin (Cootamundra, New South Wales).
Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one.
Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sherrie Kylie Gavin to show support.
She was loved and cherished by many people including : her spouse Robert; her children, Grace and Isabella; her parents, Yvonne Morton and Neville Morton; her aunts and uncles, Steven, Robert and John Munday; her grandparent Orien Munday; and also Aubrey.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 21st 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Service of Thanksgiving.
Andrew William ALLEN
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Andrew William ALLEN
AKA ANDY / AJ
Late of ?
Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
Victoria Police Force
Regd. # 20891
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Knox, Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Belgrave, Olinda – death
Service: From? ? ?to9 November 2018 = 40 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Tuesday 17 February 1959
Died on: Friday 9 November 2018
Age: 59
Cause: Suicide by ?
Event location: Olinda Police Station
Event date: Friday 9 November 2018
Funeral date: Monday 19 November 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: the Chapel, Victoria Police Academy, View Mount Rd, Glen Waverley
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Selwyn Allen – 98881672
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stuart, Jan, Geoffrey and Trish.
Published in The Age on Nov. 17, 2018
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ALLEN.
A Service celebrating the life of Leading Senior Constable Andrew Allen will be held in the Chapel of the Victoria Police Academy, View Mount Rd, Glen Waverley on MONDAY (Nov. 19, 2018) commencing at 11.00 a. m.
A Private Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Andrew to Police Legacy.
FERNY CREEK
A Ferny Creek woman, 35, is lucky to be alive after her car rolled and crashed into trees on One Tree Hill Rd last Sunday afternoon. Belgrave Leading Senior Constable Andrew Allen said the woman, who was the sole occupant, had left home and was travelling west towards Churchill Drive when the car left the road and rolled before coming to rest between three large trees. Leading Sen-Constable Allen said the woman was taken to The Alfred hospital by ambulance with “what appeared to be minor injuries”, including some chest pain. Police are waiting to speak with the woman but speed was believed to be a factor. “It was a fine day, there were no other contributing factors at this stage,” Leading Sen-Constable Allen said. Alcohol and drugs have been ruled out.
A FERNY Creek woman, 35, is lucky to be alive after her car rolled and crashed into trees on One Tree Hill Rd yesterday.
Belgrave Leading Senior Constable Andrew Allen said the woman, who was the sole occupant, had left home and was travelling towards Churchill Drive when she lost control on a bend and rolled before coming to rest between three large trees.
Leading Sen-Constable Allen said the woman was taken to The Alfred hospital by ambulance with “what appeared to be minor injuries”, including chest pain.
Police are waiting to speak with the woman but speed was believed to be a factor.
“It was a fine day, there were no other contributing factors at this stage,” Leading Sen-Constable Allen said.
OLINDA Police are searching for information after a white fence was defaced over the weekend.
Leading Senior Constable Andrew Allen said that after 11pm on Friday, 21 August, someone had blotched black paint on a white fence in Hilton Road in Sassafras.
He said the part of the fence was a white pillar with an antique light on top, and that black paint had been blotched on it.
“You wouldn’t call it graffiti as such, it’s just black-on-white,” Leading Sec Const Allen said.
The property is opposite to the Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve.
Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Stephen Glenn McCLURE
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Stephen Glenn McCLURE
AKA Steve / Stinky
Late of Illawarra
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 206
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 21701
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 24 September 1984 ( aged 24 years, 7 months, 0 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 7 December 1984 ( aged 24 years, 9 months, 13 days )
Constable – appointed 7 December 1985
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Warilla GD’s, Albion Park GD’s, Pt Kembla GD’s, Police Dog Squad, VKG Warilla – Radio Technician, Radar Engineering, Workforce Safety – Retirement
Service: From 24 September 1984 to17 July 2014 = 29 years, 9 months, 23 days Service
Age at Retirement: 54 years, 4 months, 23 days
Time in Retirement: 4 years, 7 months, 20 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 30 August 2000 ( SenCon )
Weapons Instructors Course 1/1989 ( January 1989 ) NSW Police Academy, Goulburn Back Row ( L-R ) Phil CHARLIER, Jim FRIDAY, David WRIGHT, Gavin NICHOLSON, Peter WATSON, Peter GALLACHER, Alan PITT, Wayne HOFFMAN, Chris STONE, Peter CHAMINGS, Ray BLACKBURN, Scott IDE, Garry POWER, John LEE, Bill WHALLEY Centre Row Peter BERGERSEN, Greg SUTTON, Steve MARTIN, Peter STONE, Lindsay REGENTS, Ian LAUDER, Greg PALMER, Sonia McKELL, John ROGERS, Steve McCLURE, David MAGUIRE, Barry METZ, Dave TESTER, Paul BLOOD, Andrew NEW Front Row Tony PARSONS, Toni McMAHON, Michelle LANGERIES, Peter STARLING, Tom LUPTON, Ray JAMES, James BUNFIELD, Kerry SIMMONS, Andrew FISHER
Steve McClure – front and centre
‘Stinky’, you were a great bloke who always thought of others before yourself and were always ready to put your hand up for a great cause.
On behalf of all of us old Warilla Police, we wish you a safe journey and may you Forever, Rest In Peace.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Trish, Hugh and family.
POLICE SEND OFF FOR SERGEANT STEVE McCLURE AT THE BURDEKIN HOTEL, OXFORD ST, SYDNEY, FROM 5PM.
A VERY INFORMAL FUNCTION WITH ABOUT 40 PEOPLE THERE.
6″ SUBWAY SANDWICHES, CHIPS AND PIZZA WAS THE MEAL.
BUY YOUR OWN DRINKS & IT WAS A GREAT NIGHT.
Presentation at Steve’s Send Off
Mates: June 2018 Steve ‘Stinky’ McCLure & Harry ‘The Wasp’ Wawszkowicz – together again. May they both forever Rest In Peace.
Harry Wawszkowicz June 18, 2018 · Friends for life. How tome flies Hugh has grown into a fine young. with Stephen McClure and Tricia McClure.
Leigh Stewart Follow · June 17, 2018 · With Greg Costello, Vic Thestick, Stephen McClure, Brett Sergeant and David De Santi at City Diggers Wollongong.
Sunday 17 June 2018
City Diggers Club, cnr Church and Burelli St’s, Wollongong, for Cancer fundraiser for Wollongong Hospital which was Hosted by Retired Sgt Steve ‘Stinky’ McClure.
Steve is the frontman for his band, ‘The Humphreys’
Steve McClure – giving thanks at the Cancer fundraiser – Sunday 17 June 2018
The Humphreys ride again… with Stephen McClure, John Nichols and Greg Costello at Slacky Flat Bar.
Various other family and friends photos with Stinky McClure over the years.
Christine Ann DRIVAS
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Christine Ann DRIVAS
AKA Chris / Chrissie
Late of ?
NSW Goulburn or Redfern Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 33048
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 March 1999
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Liverpool ( March 1999 – May 2004 ) – ( 22 Division ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division ), PCYC – Minto, VKG 2 – Oak Flats,
Service: From? ? 2000?to28 February 2013 ( Resigned )= 13 years Service
Former Liverpool & Campbelltown Policewoman collapses in city on Saturday 9 March 2019.
Chrissie DRIVAS collapsed at dinner last night in the CBD of Sydney and some off duty paramedics assisted her until the arrival of Ambulance Paramedics.
Chris passed away in the ambulance.
She was in the city and due to depart on a cruise the next day – Sunday.
Please revisit this Memorial page for funeral details when they become known.
Quandialla, North East District, Eden ( Insp. ) – ( early 1980’s ), Bega ( 1981 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division ) – ( OIC – Chief Insp – 1982 – 1984 ), Wagga Wagga ( 1984 – 1986 ) ( Supt ) – Riverina District – Retirement
Service: From 4 January 1944 to15 November 1986 = 42+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( C/Insp )
Commended 1964:
Sgt 3/c Francis ( Frank ) A. Metz is commended for the part played in connection with the search & subsequent arrest of 3 offenders, who were involved in the shooting of Constable L. J. Browning ( # 8645 ) at Nowra on the 23rd of November 1964 –
Event location: Shalom Place, Mary Potter Nursing Home, Wagga Wagga
Event date: Friday 22 February 2019
Funeral date: Wednesday 27 February 2019 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St Michael’s Cathedral, 10 Church St, Wagga Wagga
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Alan Harris McDonald funerals – 6921 4913
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Bob Day, Ted Cook, Ken Fitzpatrick, Cliff McHardy, Ted Houghton, Frank Metz, Colin Joyce Middle row: Dennis Toohey, Kevin Lawler, Frank Parkes, Dick Lascelles, John Eisenhuth, Bob Smith, Ron Bunt Front row: Jim Pyne, Jock O’Keefe, Fred Aldred, Charlie Crittle, Joe Hall, John Wilson, Ken Donald” width=”510″ height=”317″> Back row, l to r: Bob Day, Ted Cook, Ken Fitzpatrick, Cliff McHardy, Ted Houghton, Frank Metz, Colin Joyce Middle row: Dennis Toohey, Kevin Lawler, Frank Parkes, Dick Lascelles, John Eisenhuth, Bob Smith, Ron Bunt Front row: Jim Pyne, Jock O’Keefe, Fred Aldred, Charlie Crittle, Joe Hall, John Wilson, Ken Donald
From left closest around the table, Con. Scott Martin, Sgt Barry Stoker, Con. Dave Lonergan, Ch/Insp. Frank Metz, S/C Mark Grigg.
FRANK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
May they forever Rest In Peace
Frank Metz was a caring family man, a dedicated police officer and an ‘adventurer’
Wagga Daily Advertiser 13 March, 2019
Colleagues remember Frank Metz’s as a distinguished NSW police officer, but his family remember a wonderful husband and a caring father with a dry wit.
Francis Metz, fondly known as Frank, passed away on February 22 at 92 years of age. He joined the NSW Police Cadets on January 4, 1944, and that kicked off an illustrious career.
His wife, Margaret, said they met at Quandialla when Frank was there relieving the permanent officer.
“I was on a bus trip to the Ballinaclash Orchard when a busload of young people went cherry picking,” she said.
“It was raining and we had to go to the pictures, and | from there the rest is history. We were married in 1950.”
Margaret said he was a wonderful husband, father and policeman and she very proud of him in anything that he did.
Son, Robert Metz, said the movement around NSW was a real testament to the frequency of his dad’s promotions.
“Within his police career and with the moves, he eventually ended up a superintendent, the officer in charge of the Riverina District,” he said.
The Metz family moved to Wagga in 1984 for the job and Frank retired in 1986.
“They decided to enjoy their retired life together in Wagga,” Robert said.
“Lots of travel for leisure and for the family.
“While Mum and Dad’s family was expanding, he did everything he could to support his children through their journey as parents.
“Nothing was too much for Dad.”
His daughters Marianne Flowers and Louise McDermott said their father made everything into an adventure.
“He was always getting us to try new things like apples, sultanas and honey sandwiches,” Marianne said.
“When mum was working in the school holidays, dad used to take us off on day trip adventures,” Louise said.
Marianne said Frank taught all the children to stand up for what was right and to be fair and respectful and he had a dry sense of humour.
“He used to say ‘how can I soar like an eagle when I am surrounded by turkeys’,” she said.
Margaret said he dedicated his time and efforts to the Rotary, the Albion Park Bush Fire Brigade, the Retired Police Association of NSW and the Association of Independent Retirees.
“I would also like to thank the police for their contribution to the funeral,” she said. “When they stopped the traffic, I knew he would have loved that. Also, thank you to the staff at the Forrest Centre for caring for him.”
Reprinted from the Wagga Daily Advertiser.
Hi Cal,
A bit of info on Frank Metz, who I clerked for at the newly established Warilla Division. He came up from ( Inspector 3/C ) Bega Division in the very late 1970’s, and took over from Dave Cooper, Inspector 2/C, who opened the new Warilla Division ( Lake Entrance Rd ) as OIC. Dave made Inspector 1/C and moved up to the Blue Mountains somewhere.
In those days a Divisional OIC had to live within the area of his command to get the cheap rental of an “official” Police residence. There were no such “official” Police residences in the Warilla Division for the OIC, as the Division was only established when the new Warilla Police Station was built and opened in 1976, and “official” Police residences were mostly no longer being built for Divisional OIC’s. In fact the whole Government Policy on “official” residences was changing at that time and most “official” residences were reverting to “economic rental” residences, when occupants changed. There were extenuating circumstances in areas where suitable rental accommodation was not available, mostly remote country areas, but any such new residences were “economic rentals”. The one exception to all this were Lockup Keeper residences which remained with the position.
Because Frank wanted to live in Kiama, which was part of the Nowra Division at the time, but also wanted to benefit from the rental of an “official” residence, he managed to get Kiama shifted from the Nowra Division into the Warilla Division. It was a very logical move as Kiama was 10 minutes from Warilla but 30 minutes from Nowra (all with lights and siren) although Nowra and Kiama troops didn’t agree with the change at the time. Frank also wanted to live in Kiama as he was a keen bowler and belonged to the Kiama bowling club.
The new Police Stations at Warilla, Queanbeyan, and Nowra were all built and opened in the same year and I “clerked” at all of them from 1979 to 1982, ending up at Nowra Division in late 1982 (followed Ann Todkill at Nowra). I left Warilla for Queanbeyan early in 1981 where Ross Gorham was the OIC. Dennis Catt was the OIC at Nowra when I started there.
Cheers,
Ian Avery.
METZ Francis “Frank” Aloysius Frank
passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday 22nd February 2019 at Shalom Place, Mary Potter Nursing Home.
Aged 92 years.
Dearly loved Husband to Margaret.
Loving Father and Father in law to; John (dec’d) and Helen, Robert and Margaret, David and Pam, Barry and Elizabeth, Judi, Marianne, and Louise. Proud Granddad, Great Granddad and Great Great Granddad.
‘Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord’
A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Francis Metz will be held on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at St Michael’s Cathedral, 10 Church Street Wagga Wagga, commencing at 10:30am.
Following the Mass the cortege will process to the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery, Brunskill Road, for the committal.
Service medals to be worn.
In Lieu of flowers donations towards Dementia Australia will be greatly appreciated.
February 26, 2019
A good and decent man who served the state with distinction. RIP
Frank Goodyer,
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Published in The Daily Advertiser from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2019
