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Tributes have emerged online for Acting Senior Sergeant Michelle Mullen (right) after she died from injuries sustained in a skydiving accident. Credit: Facebook
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Unit Name: 13 National Service Training Battalion at Ingleburn, NSW ( 3 months ). 2 Division Provost ( Military Police ) Co. at Victoria Barracks, Paddington, NSW ( 2 years – part time )
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Date of intake: 26 April 1955
Date of exit:
Total Days:
NS Training: ?
National Service:
Follow Up Training:?
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: None for display
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Police Awards: National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( C/Insp )
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Born: Monday 9 November 1936
Died on: Sunday 15 January 2023
Age: 86 years, 2 months, 6 days
Organ Donor: No – age prohibitive
Cause: Cancer ( type = ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 25 January 2023 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: St George Motor Boat Club, Wellington St, Sans Souci, NSW
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )
BRIAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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Brian was a Civil Marriage Celebrant for 25 years and is a Justice of the Peace.
I have retired as a Marriage Celebrant, however I am continuing to conduct Funeral Ceremonies and consider myself to be a full time professional celebrant.
As a funeral celebrant I have officiated at funeral and memorial services for many years.
I like to call these “Life Centred Ceremonies” as the whole service including the eulogy must recognize, pay tribute to and celebrate the life of the deceased.
The service should offer comfort, support and a sense of comfort to those who are mourning the loss of someone who was special to them.
I can provide assistance with preparing the service, the eulogy and advice regarding funeral arrangements.
Brian can help you through all aspects and enjoys helping people and prides himself on paying special attention to detail at all times to create a personal ceremony that reflects the feelings, beliefs and personality of the deceased with a totally professional relaxed manner.
please feel free to contact Brian for more information. View the the many thank you messages from satisfied families
Brian LOOMES
Cadet ID: 994
Association ID: 70
Details:
On the 3 March, 1952 Brian commenced employment as a Police Cadet No.994 and this was the start of a long and distinguished career spanning 40 years with the NSW Police Force until his retirement at the age of 55 on 9 July, 1992.
Whilst training as a Police Cadet he became a competent shorthand writer (120 wpm), an efficient touch typist (40 wpm), and a certified police rider of police motor cycle outfits (Harley Davidson and Indian models). He obtained the Bronze Medallion and Award of Merit for lifesaving from the Australian Life Saving Society and his First Aid Certificate from the St John Ambulance Service.
At the age of l8 years he entered compulsory National Service Training with the Royal Australian Army. Commenced on 26 April, 1955 attached to 13 National Service Training Battalion at Ingleburn for a period of 3 months and later for 2 years part time service with the 2 Div Provost (Military Police) Co., at Victoria Barracks, Paddington. Service No. was 2/743557.
At the age of l9 years, Brian was sworn in and attested as a probationary constable No. 8279 and stationed at Darlinghurst Police Station. He had 4 years on general duties at Darlinghurst, Vaucluse (traffic cyclist) and Braidwood.
The majority of his service was as a police prosecutor, with an intervening period of 8 years at the Metropolitan Superintendent’s Office as a Personal Assistant. One of the many duties there was the recruitment and selection of police personnel for duty on the Island of Cyprus with the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces.
As a police prosecutor he dealt with many serious and complex matters ranging from the most simple traffic case to murder and conspiracy and drug related matters.
Brian was promoted through the ranks and received his commission on 31 December, 1985 and was later promoted to Chief Inspector in June, 1987.
In 1990 and 1991 he relieved as OIC of Redfern and Kings Cross Police Stations
On 9 July, 1991 he retired as Commander of the Legal Services Branch , South Region.
Brian was awarded the Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and the National Medal
Since retirement and for the past 13 years he has been actively engaged in the performance of Marriage and Funeral Ceremonies as an Authorised and Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant. This is a very enjoyable and satisfying occupation.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 15 November 1996 (No.131), page 7560
RESIGNATIONS
THE Department Heads of the respective Departments listed below have accepted the following resignations from the Public Service, pursuant to the Public Sector Management Act 1988 and the last day of service being indicated within brackets:
Department of Transport
……
Brian Maxwell LOOMES, Chief Enforcement and Compliance Officer [ 26 July 1995 ].
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 19 June 1987 (No.104), page 2994
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE
Commissioned Officer Appointments
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:
Chief Inspector in Charge, No. 3 Division (Darlinghurst) Inspector Robert William Stafford, date of entry on duty.
Chief Inspector, Chief of Staff, Police Prosecuting Branch Inspector Brian Maxwell Loomes. date of entry on duty.
GEORGE PACIULLO,
(8612) Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 10 January 1986 (No.8), page 95
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE
Commissioned Officer Appointments
HIS Excellency the Governor with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:
Appointment to Chief Superintendent, Newcastle District Superintendent Lloyd Noonan, date of entry on duty.
Appointment to Inspector, Officer-in-Charge, Juvenile Services Bureau — Criminal Investigation Branch.
Detective Sergeant First Class Brian William Rope, date of entry on duty.
Appointment to Inspector, Assistant Staff Officer — Police Prosecuting Branch.
Sergeant First Class Brian Maxwell Loomes, date of entry on duty.
PETER ANDERSON,
(8106) Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
SYDNEY: A South Australian man, described by police as a male prostitute, appeared in Sydney’s Central Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, charged with having harboured a prison escaper, Mr Raymond John Denning.
Mr Margarete Ngatai, 31, unemployed, of Para Hills, South Australia, appeared before Mr Henry, SM, wearing a maroon dress, red high-heel shoes and a bright-red-satin jacket.
He is charged with having knowingly harboured Mr Denning, an escaped prisoner, between April 6 and 21 at Nelson Bay and in Sydney.
Sergeant Brian Loomes, prosecuting, said that Mr Ngatai had accompanied Mr Denning to South Australia where they had lived together for three weeks. They had later returned to NSW.
Mr Ngatai had then returned to South Australia where he had been arrested last Wednesday. He was extradited yesterday to NSW.
Mr J. Bettons, for Mr Ngatai, said he had been told by Mr Ngatai that he had contacted police when he had discovered that the person he was living with was Mr Denning.
Mr Henry refused bail and adjourned the matter for mention to May 8.
SYDNEY: A man who falsely claimed for a Lotto win of $1.25 million, had swallowed the evidence – a carbon copy of the coupon – police alleged in Sydney Central Court of Petty Sessions yesterday.
Mr Rayson Light, 37, clerk, of East Sydney, was charged with having attempted to obtain $1.25 million on December 17, 1980, by having pretended he had submitted a valid winning Lotto entry.
He was also charged with having forged a Lotto coupon with intent to defraud, at Darlinghurst, on December 15 and with having uttered a forged coupon on December 17.
He was charged yesterday at Chatswood with having uttered a forged coupon. No pleas were entered.
Sergeant Brian Loomes, prosecuting, alleged that while being interviewed by detectives at Chatswood yesterday morning, Mr Light had stolen and then swallowed a carbon copy of the Lotto coupon relating to his false claim.
Mr G. Penny, for Mr Light, said the matter was still the subject of litigation in the Supreme Court.
He said his client had been born in Canton, China, and had come to Australia in 1975.
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Funeral Parlour: Binney Family Funerals, Lismore, NSW
Passed away peacefully at Lismore Base Hospital, with his family by his side aged 70 years.
Loved and loving father and father-in-law of David & Mel and Leiarna & Michael.
Cherished Poppy to grandson Harley.
Loved and special friend to all who knew him.
Family & Friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Ian’s life to be held at the Gummifera Garden of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Skyline Road Goonellabah, Monday 23rd January 2023 commencing at 10:00AM. Followed by interment at the Bexhill Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the carers & friends that have had a significant impact on Ian’s life.
Members of the NSW Police Force & Retired Police Association are invited to attend.
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE IN TIME
PETER IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
PETER IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
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On New Year’s day, ( 1 January 2023 ) the Blue Mountains Police Rescue Squad lost one of their most respected rescue operators. Sgt Stone was killed rescuing his son from a rip on the state’s far south coast.
Sergeant Stone was not only a much loved Rescue Operator with the squad but also a General Duties Sergeant with the Blue Mountains Police area Command. From coordinating large scale, multi-agency search and rescue operations to mentoring a junior staff member, he would give freely of his time even if he didn’t have the time to give.
He leaves behind a wife and a young family.
The NSW Police Legacy has set up a fundraising page to assist Sgt Stone’s family.
All funds raised will be used to help ease the financial burden on the family during this difficult time, and provide ongoing support for their future.
Any contribution that you can make is greatly appreciated.
Please click on the below link to make a donation.
The man who died while rescuing a teenager caught in a rip on the state’s south coast has been identified as a serving NSW Police officer.
Sergeant Peter Stone, aged 44, drowned after rescuing his 14-year-old son at a beach near Narooma on Sunday (1 January 2023).
Sgt Stone attested in December 2000 and was most recently performing duties at Blue Mountains Police Area Command, which included specialist rescue operations.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Commissioner Webb said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Peter was exceptional man, a brilliant operator and will be dearly missed.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Supt Faulds said.
“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
Sgt Stone’s family has requested the media continue to respect their privacy at this time.
Tragedy as off-duty police officer dies after rescuing son at Narooma beach
The police officer helped his son out of a rip before getting into trouble himself.
An off-duty police officer who died after saving his son, who got into trouble in the water at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW south coast, has been identified.
Peter Stone, 45, went to rescue his 14-year-old son after he got caught in a rip at Bogola Beach, near Narooma, on New Year’s Day.
He was able to help the boy out of the water before he became caught in the rip.
He was pulled from the water unconscious.
Paramedics were called to the beach about 1.30pm and performed CPR on him, but he could not be saved.
The family had been on holiday in the area and the man’s wife was at the beach at the time of the incident.
The man has been identified as a sergeant with the NSW Police Force, attached to the Blue Mountains Police Area Command.
Stone attested in December 2000 and his duties included specialist rescue operations.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Stone’s family and friends.
“Sergeant Stone was well liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Webb said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Stone would be dearly missed.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Faulds said.
“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
Tragic rescue
Acting Inspector Paul Hoyer said the rip was “quite substantial”.
“This is a tragedy that will cut through to the family, his friends, his work mates,” Hoyer told reporters on Monday.
“It’s devastating at this time of the year.”
Hoyer said the South Coast, which is a popular tourist destination, was busy at this time of the year.
He warned people should be careful when heading out on the roads and going to beaches.
“If you do want to go to the beach, swim between the flags at a patrolled beach,” he said.
Local police are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Any witnesses or those with information about the officer’s death are urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A New South Wales police officer — who drowned while saving his son from a rip on the state’s south coast — has been remembered as a “hero” who was skilled in rescue operations.
Key points:
Sergeant Peter Stone worked in the Blue Mountains
He was passionate about rescue operations and has been labelled a “hero” by colleagues
As his final act, Sergeant Stone, 44, saved his 14-year-old son
The 44-year-old had entered the water at a secluded beach to rescue his son, 14, from a strong rip just before 1:30pm.
He managed to push his son to safety but Sergeant Stone did not survive, despite the efforts of lifesavers, who performed CPR.
Sergeant Stone — who was off-duty at the time — joined the force in 2000 and was most recently attached to the Blue Mountains police command, where he performed specialist rescue operations.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb offered her condolences to Sergeant Stone’s friends and family.
“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” she said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the New South Wales Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains police commander Superintendent Don Faulds said Sergeant Stone was considered a mate and hero to his colleagues.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” he said.
“He was always quick — if not first — to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
On Monday, Surf Life Saving NSW chief Steven Pearce said Sergeant Stone’s actions had saved his son.
“Heroically, he was able to assist [the boy] out of danger, out of the rip, but he himself remained in the rip and submerged in front of witnesses,” Mr Pearce said.
It has been the busiest summer period for lifesavers in three years, with thousands flocking to New South Wales beaches over the holidays, free of COVID-19 restrictions.
More than 1,000 rescues have been performed so far this summer, according to Surf Life Saving NSW president George Sales.
Family and friends of Sergeant Peter Stone will farewell the fallen officer at a full police funeral in the state’s Blue Mountains today (Thursday 12 January 2023).
The highly regarded police officer drowned after rescuing his 14-year-old son at Bogola Beach, south of Narooma on Sunday 1 January 2023
A funeral procession with marching escort will travel along the College access road at the conclusion of the church service.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Commissioner Webb said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Peter was exceptional man, a brilliant operator and will be dearly missed.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Supt Faulds said.
“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
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Buried at: Cremated. Ashes to be scattered from the Point beyond where the Shellharbour boat ram where the surfers go. One of Roy’s favourite fishing spots.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2022 )
ROY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
My Dad Royston John McIntyre left us yesterday afternoon at 5:30pm.
Mum Betty and all his six daughters Ellen, Alison, Jean, Susan, Megan and Roslyn were with him, and his son-in-law Malcolm.
We had told him Lell was coming home from overseas and Susan would arrive yesterday morning from Gove. He smiled and said “All our daughters will be with us”. He waited for that.
We watched him and held him as he took his last breath, and we saw the colour drain from his face. It was momentary and very peaceful.
We sat with him for a few hours, drank champagne and shared our most vivid memories of him. Together we cried and laughed – the McIntyre way – and enjoyed being a family with him once again.
We observed as the palliative care nurse examined and declared him ( deceased ) then the funeral home people wrapped him up and solemnly took him away.
I like to believe he’s now with his mum Sadie, his beloved sister Heather, his two sons-in-law John Nash and John Tomashek and all his friends who have gone before him. At 91 he was the last one.
He asked for a Police funeral, to be cremated and his ashes spread from the point beyond the Shellharbour boat ramp where the surfers go. A favourite fishing spot.
We don’t have a date yet for the funeral because it depends on the police.
If you wish to attend Dad’s funeral, please personal message or phone one of us for the details.
Rest now peacefully our beautiful Dad – everybody’s favourite. We will always adore you.
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Funeral Parlour: Grace Funerals,
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2022 )
TONY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *Not Job Related
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Joy Jeanette LAUER, Philip HINSHELWOOD # 20491 and Tony LAUER # 8019 – March 2021
Tony LAUER # 8019 & wife Joy LAUER, February 2020
NSWPF:
Retired Commissioner Anthony Raymond Lauer APM passed away on Wednesday, 30 November, aged 86 years.
He joined in April 1955 and served as Commissioner from March 1991 until his retirement in January 1996.
Over 40 years of service, retired Commissioner Lauer served in general duties, as a traffic patrol cyclist and in a range of criminal investigative roles.
He was Chief Superintendent in Charge at the Criminal Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner at Professional Responsibility and Deputy Commissioner before his appointment as commissioner in March of 1991.
He was a graduate of the University of Sydney, Australian Police Staff College in Manly, and attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lauer family and friends at this sad time.
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2022 )
DOUG is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Prior to joining NSWPF, Doug was employed as a Carrier and a Salesman.
Source: Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 ) by Joe Stanioch.
My Class 87A from 29 May, 1961
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any Future Wake date: Wednesday 23 November 2022 @ noon
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Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals 1300 656550
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2022 )
JULIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
JULIE IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But should later be )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Our thoughts go out to the children of Julie – Grant, Elise and Nicholas together with her family – Sister Narelle and brother Darren
Daughter of Katherine and Alec DICK ( both deceased )
Did the Rural Fire Service cover up a fatal fire?
THE Rural Fire Service is being investigated by a coroner over claims it covered up suspicions that a fatal bushfire was started by one of its own volunteers.
By Janet Fife-Yeomans
September 9, 2008 – 12:00AM
DailyTelegraph
THE Rural Fire Service is being investigated by a coroner over claims it covered up suspicions that a fatal bushfire was started by one of its own volunteers.
Motorist Ronald Gillett died and 13 homes at Abernethy in the Hunter Valley were destroyed in one of the state’s worst bushfires which a previous inquest found was deliberately lit.
Yesterday as he reopened the inquest on the basis of fresh evidence, deputy state coroner Carl Milovanovich said he would be investigating whether there had been a “conspiracy of silence”.
He said the primary focus of the new inquest was whether there had been a “cover up” over the cause of the blaze in October 2002.
One of the fresh witnesses to be called is Brendan Hokin, a member of the local Cessnock Bushfire Brigade who had been charged two days before the fire with deliberately lighting a fire that threatened Pokolbin.
He then went to fight the fire.
Hokin, then 24, pleaded guilty to arson and was jailed for 12 months with a non-parole period of four months.
He has denied any involvement in the Abernerthy blaze, which was the result of two separate fires.
But Mr Milovanovich was not told about Hokin when he held the first inquest in 2004.
After that inquest, RFS investigator Ken Hepplewhite told ICAC that he had told someone he “thought there may have been a cover-up (about the fatal fire) but that he was not part of it.”
Bushfire volunteers who were on the two Cessnock fire trucks on a training exercise when the fire started have also been interviewed by police – some for the first time – and will also be called to give evidence.
Police had taken statements from 34 new witnesses, Sergeant Julie Tillott, assisting the coroner, told Westmead Coroners’ Court.
She said the inquest had been reopened following allegations made by a local resident, Garry Price, who almost lost his home in the fire, and a reinvestigation by police.
Businessman Mr Gillett, 55, was trapped in his car and killed when the flames swept across the road through Aberdare State Forest after he was turned back at a roadblock.
Outside court yesterday, his son Barclay Gillett said he he hoped the new inquest would “get to the bottom of what happened”.
Mr Price flagged that he would be asking for Mr Hepplewhite to be called as a witness.
The inquest was adjourned to October 13 in Newcastle.
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As per Alan’s wishes, a private family service & cremation was held at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Karangi, NSW.
Hi All
please see below from Alan Millward’s wife –
Hello everyone, this is Al’s wife, Jan.
Due to very last minute unforeseen circumstances, Monday’s Memorial Service will no longer be held at the racecourse.
In lieu of this our family will be down at Diggers Beach, from 2pm Monday afternoon.
It’s a pretty special spot for us as that’s where Alan and I renewed our wedding vows for our 20th wedding anniversary…which was an unbelievable 18 years ago now. My God, time goes by so fast!
You’re all welcome to join us. Bring along a chair and a choccy milk or lemon squash, or whatever your choice of poison is…I’ll have my cup of tea! If you want something to nibble on, you’ll have to bring that as well I’m sorry to say, as I really don’t think letting me in the kitchen is a good thing right now…I’d probably get distracted and burn the place down. We’ll sit around and share a few stories and celebrate Al’s life and love.
To all those who have contributed to the Go Fund Me thingy that Charlene created for Alan’s Memorial, we will contact you personally over the next few days. We do not want anyone to feel we have misled you and will return your donations if that is what you would like.
To each and every person here, thank you from the bottom of hearts, we are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support you have all offered. We will all miss Alan in our own ways.
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘Q‘ 8565
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed Thursday 15 November 1906 ( aged ? )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Constable
Stations: ?, Newtown – Death
Service: From Thu 15 November 1906to6 October 1911 = 4 years, 10 months, 21 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: ? ? 1881 in NSW
Died on: Friday 6 October 1911
Age: 31 years,
Organ Donor: NO
Cause: Suicide – Service Weapon – Off Duty
Event location: Home – 5 Derby St, Camperdown, NSW
Event date: Friday 6 October 1911
Funeral date: Saturday 7 October 1911
Funeral location: Waverley Cemetery,Saint Thomas St, Bronte, NSW
The City coroner, Mr. Stephen Murphy, yesterday morning held an inquest concerning the death of William Baldwin, a police-constable,who shot himself at Camperdown on the 6th Inst.
Senior-constable Develin said he found deceased lying on the floor in the back bedroom upstairs face upwards, wearing his uniform. There was a bullet hole in the left breast. Deceased’s wife handed him a revolver, which contained four ball cartridges, and the shell of an empty one. Rose Baldwin, widow of deceased, residing at 5 Derby-street, Camperdown, said that on the 6th inst., her husband was at home. He had been very quint, and between 8 and 9 a.m. witness went downstairs. Deceased was collecting up his police things, as if he were going away. Witness said, “Bill, where are you going,’ and he replied, “I am going to your mother’s.” Witness then said, “Bill, you musn’t go there.” They both went into the kitchen, and her husband put his hand under her chin, when she exclaimed, “Bill, it you want to choke me, choke me,”, and he dropped his hand and did not say anything. She then went to her mother’s place. She returned about noon, and on going upstairs later saw her husband in the back bedroom, sitting on a little, low step, and witness said to her husband, “Bill, are you mad?” Deceased then pointed the revolver at her, and said, “‘It’s cocked, touch that.” She replied, “I don’t want to die.” Her husband thrust the revolver under his coat, and fired it at himself. She had had no quarrel with her husband. Dr. Stratford Sheldon said his examination showed that the bullet had been discharged at close quarters, penetrating the underlying heart. The Coroner returned a verdict that deceased died from the effects of a bullet wound, self-inflicted.
Balonne Beacon (St. George, Qld. : 1909 – 1954),
Saturday 14 October 1911, page 9
“I Am Fall Of This Life.”
THE police report regarding the suicide of Constable William Baldwin in his home at Camperdown, Sydney, on Friday, has been forwarded to the City Coroner.
Senior-constable Develin, of Newtown, states that earlier in the day Mrs. Baldwin went to her mother’s residence, a short distance away.
She returned about noon and found Baldwin writing at the dining-room table.
Shortly after he took his uniform revolver and put it in his pocket and went up stairs. His wife followed a few minutes later and found him sitting on the doorstep of a back room with the revolver muzzle against his left breast.
” Pull this trigger, ” said Baldwin. ” No ” she replied. Deceased then pulled the trigger , and fell back, dying almost immediately.
Not long after the police arrived and found some papers in his pocket.
One was his will, dated Thursday in which he bequeathed all his property to his wife.
At the bottom, in the space for witnesses’ signatures, was written in, indelible lead pencil ( as was Baldwin’s own signature ), ” No time for witnesses.”
Written on the back of half a constable’s report form was the following note:
I am full of this life, fighting every day ( sick to the neck ). I wish all my comrades good-bye. All I feel sorry for is my three dear children— Myrtle, Rose, Stanley.
Baldwin came from the Macleay River about five years prior and joined the force.
Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909),
Saturday 6 July 1907, page 13
WITHOUT THE OPTION
A seaman named Horace Firrell, 32, was charged at the Water Police Court this morning with assaulting Constable William Baldwin on the 5th instant.
The constable informed the court, that while he was arresting another man on the steamer Hawkes Bay at Woolloomooloo yesterday, the accused threw a couple of lumps of coal. The coal struck witness on the head.
Firrell, who had no evidence to offer, was sentenced to 21 days imprisonment without the option of a.?? ( fine? )
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
