1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993
Born: 17 May 1948
Age: 66
Event location: ???
Event date: 8 September 2014
Died: 8 September 2014
Funeral Date: Monday 22 September 2014 @ 11am
Funeral location: North Chapel of Forest Lawn Crematorium, Camden Valley Way, Leppington
Memorial location:
Wayne and his wife were on a cruise ship. He walked onto the deck and collapsed.
Wayne grew up in the Taree area and used to live at Croki on Jones Island near Taree as a kid.
Funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Monday 22nd Instant at the North Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park,Leppington.
HACK, Wayne
Late of Lurnea
1948 – 2014
Passed away suddenly September 8, 2014 Aged 66 years
Wonderful husband of Ann. Devoted Dad and Grandad to his children and grandchildren.
Sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Family and friends of WAYNE are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held on Monday September 22, 2014 in the North Chapel of Forest Lawn Crematorium, Camden Valley Way, Leppington at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, donations can be made at the Chapel.
MAX PERRAMS FUNERALS
143 George Street, Liverpool”Opposite Police Station”
September 2012 : The first “Retired Police Day” was held by the combined Liverpool LAC and Green Valley LAC. It was hosted by the respective LAC Commanders Supt Raymond King and Supt Jim Johnson.
The function was held at the Liverpool Catholic Club at Hoxton Park, attended by more than 30 retired Police Officers.
Some of those who attended were retirees : – Alan Randall; Bob Durbin; Bob McMahon; Brian Rope; Dianne Weston; Don Rizzi; Ged Kervin; George Kovacs; Henry Krupa; Jim Greiss; Joe Stanioch; John Sweeney; Michael Kennedy; Michael Weston; Noel Short; Peter Wick; Roger Ford; Ron Flockhart; Steve Packer; Vince Valenti; Warren Mustow; Wayne Hack; and a few others.
( Liverpool Police History – 1788 – 2016 )
John Thomas GRICE
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John Thomas GRICE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12364
Rank: ?
Stations: Grafton HWP & on Central Coast, G.D’s.
Born 6 August 1943 in Australia
Died 8pm on 16 September 2014 at home in Tintenbar, NSW.
71 old
Cause of death: ?
Funeral: Monday 22 September 2014, 11am
Funeral service will be held at Rainbow Chapel, Rainbow Avenue, WEST BALLINA on Monday, 22nd September 2014 at 11am.
Committal service will be held at Tintenbar Cemetery on Monday, 22nd September 2014 at 12:30pm.
Ashley is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
Constable Ashley John HARDIN, NSWPF
Ashley HARDIN, aka Bull, died as the result of a gun shot wound to the head with his service revolver.
He committed suicide as a result of how Police management treated him in relation to a 181D ( show cause why his employment should not be terminated ).
The NSW Police Commissioner at the time was Peter Ryan.
Plaque in the Muster Room of Sutherland Police Station in memory of Ashley John HARDIN
14 September 2015:
Ray Lambie: Gosh it is bad today! I went to Sutherland in 1998 & I was a team leader there. Bull was on my team and had suffered a malicious complaint arising from a domestic dispute that had occurred prior to his entry to the academy. Every time the domestic dispute was re visited a complaint was lodged with NSWPOL. He was cleared to enter the job, cleared whilst in the job on a number of occasions. In 1998 when the domestic complaint was raised again PIAB decided to give Bull a 181D ostensibly to make him do the work to get out of the complaint merry go round. He was suspended. He one day came in and took his service revolver to Darks Forest and committed suicide. On the day of his funeral I returned to the Sutherland Police Station and submitted my resignation. An absolute disgrace.
Paul Ernest STERRY
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Paul Ernest STERRY
New South Wales Police Force – ( Civilian )
Retired VKG2 ( Warilla ) Communications Officer
SES Member
Born 29 November 1959
51 old
Died on Fathers Day, 4 September 2011
Illness – Golden Staphylococcus as the result of surgery in Hospital for Type I diabettes
Funeral Thursday 8 September 2011
Paul STERRY
STERRY, Paul Ernest
Passed away suddenly after a courageous battle on September 4, 2011 (Fathers Day) of Blackbutt. Beloved husband of Bronwyn.Dearly loved and adored father of Mariah, Max.Son of Joan (dec) and Ernest (dec). Loved brother of Wayne. Cherished family member of Joan and Eric Dronfield and family, Margaret and Frank McNamara, the Gullicks and the Callow family. Paul will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in our hearts.Aged 51 Years
God has you in his keeping
We will miss your smiling face, a special person, no one can replace.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Paul’s funeral service to be held at Figtree Anglican Church, Gibson’s Road Figtree on Thursday at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Diabetes Australia Foundation would be appreciated.Illawarra Mercury, Wednesday September 7, 2011Paul was a Comms Officer at VKG2 (Warilla) from about 1987 and also worked with the SES and also attended the Thredbo Landslide Disaster.
He was a great bloke with a big heart, a great laugh and was always willing and happy to joke around.
We will miss you mate.
Cal
SES Commissioner’s September 2011 Newsletter page 8
Vale Paul Ernest Steery
SES Commissioner’s Newsletter September 2011 page 8
Paul Sterry joined the New South Wales State Emergency Service in 1978, he was 19 years old. Even though he held a job as a young clerk with the Public Works Department he held down at least another two part time jobs in addition to his role in the communications area of the Illawarra South Coast Division Headquarters.
Paul moved to the Kiama Unit in the mideighties and fitted in straight away, and thus was born a relationship between Paul and the Kiama Unit that lasted more than a quarter of a century. The Paul Sterry that the Kiama Unit knew and loved was generous to a fault and always willing to help anyone.
One of the Unit’s memories of Paul was at the Jamberoo Bus Crash in 2005, when a bus carrying more than 20 tourists rolled over on the Jamberoo Mountain Pass. Paul arrived in his car a few hours after the rescue began, opened his boot and started to distribute drinks, chocolates and snacks to the exhausted rescuers. Within a few minutes the boot was empty and Paul was heading back down the mountain for new supplies.
Paul was known as a joker by those who knew him well. He would often appear to talk very seriously about an issue and then, once everybody was well and truly involved, come out and say “I was only joking”. Even those who knew him well would be caught off guard by his wicked sense of humour and ability to appear completely serious until the right moment to come clean.
Louise Ashton, another member of the Kiama SES unit works at Wollongong Hospital where Paul spent long periods of time during his ongoing battle against diabetes. It was her
ritual to pop in each day before finishing work to check on him and have a quick yarn. Paul’s hospital room was like a mini office – he had bags full of paperwork, including SES receipts at times. Louise reported that the staff often commented that Paul was a delight and would often sing to them. He will be missed by all.
Paul was a recipient of the National Medal in 1999 as well as the State Medal for Hunter and Central Coast Storms in 2007. He also was awarded the SES Long Service Awards for 5, 10,
15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with the SES.
He will be remembered by the members of the Kiama SES as one of its primary carers.
Throughout his 32 years with the Service Paul focused on caring and providing support for its volunteers, especially in times of disaster.
When Kiama SES were out helping others in our community it was Paul that would be standing behind them and supporting them with the food and equipment they needed to get the job done or offer a quiet, comforting word after a horrific crash or rescue.
At the funeral on Thursday 8th of September the SES said farewell to a great SES member.
Paul is survived by his wife Bronwyn and children Moria and Max, who will all miss him greatly.
Extracted from the eulogy by John Wall, Deputy Local
Controller, Kiama
Funeral Service Location
4 Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2011 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR PAUL STERRY, DIED FATHER DAY, SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 AS A RESULT OF TYPE ONE DIABETES. FIGTREE ANGLICAN CHURCH, GIBSON’S RD, FIGTREE AT 1PM.
Paul Brian WILCOX
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Paul Brian WILCOX
Late of Cootamundra
New South Wales Police Force
Rank: Senior Constable – Retired
Regd. # 36351
Stations: St. Marys & Cootamundra
Born: 15 April 1966
Died: Monday 3 November 2014 in his sleep, at home, surrounded by family.
Age: 48 old
Cause: Illness – Cancer
Funeral date: Tuesday 11 November 2014 – 2pm –
Funeral location: Cootamundra Baptist Church,
Thompson St, Cootamundra
*Everyone to wear jeans & boots at the funeral. NO suits
Paul’s said: ” I want everyone to wear farm gear. I don’t want suits & shit “
Commissioner Andrew Scipione with SenCon Paul Wilcox
Paul WILCOX – 2009
This is Paul at his best giving to the community.
26 April 2013
28 September 2012
26 June 2014 Thinking of you both constantly and sending heaps of love xxxxx — with Paul Wilcox and Gwendoline White Dorpers.
5 July 2014 My sister took this photo of Paul this morning. It’s probably the best photo of him I’ve ever seen. He has been feeling the effects of the chemo, but was up and outside this morning. He is now having a lay down.
Funeral location:
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A small section of St John Of God, Richmond Hospital, where Police ( and others ) with PTSD have gone for Inpatient Treatment.
This is a small Memorial that previous patients ( Police ) have done to remember our friends who have fallen before us. The Black & Dark Blue Memorial stones are by Army members
Photo posted up on NSW Cops, Old, Bold & Retired FB Group on 28 May 2017.
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Around Cootamundra – November 5, 2014
SAD PASSING
Springdale resident and former Cootamundra Local Area Command Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Paul Wilcox passed away peacefully on Monday night at home on his farm following a recent battle with a rare cancer. Paul was a respected member of our community and the NSW Police Force. He helped countless women, and on occasion men, escape the cycle of domestic violence during his time in the force. Such was his standing in the Force that in 2009 his work was recognised with the prestigious Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award. The support of the local community came to the fore for Paul recently with a well-attended fundraising dinner filling him and his family with joy. Condolences to wife Jennie, the entire Wilcox family and his extended family of ‘the boys in blue’.
COMMENDED: Back in 2009, Cootamundra Local Area Command’s then domestic violence officer Paul Wilcox received a prestigious award for the work he did in the local community. Today, he is suffering a rare form of cancer and friends are rallying to support him.
FOR years he was the domestic violence liaison officer here in Cootamundra, helping countless women caught in difficult circumstances to break free of the cycle of violence.
He was passionate about what he did, going above and beyond the call of your everyday police officer.
In 2009 the work of Senior Constable Paul Wilcox was recognised with a Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award.
Paul is now facing a brand new battle – one he needs the support of others to overcome.
Paul has a rare form of cancer known as ‘Pancoast Tumour’. It is an inoperable tumour that is wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to his brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes.
After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, Paul is not responding to regular treatment.
There is hope however for this husband and father, who lives in Springdale with his family.
A radical treatment called ‘Radiowave Cancer Therapy’, also known as ‘Microwave Therapy’, has given Paul and his family hope.
The treatment is expensive and is not covered by Medicare. It is also only offered in Perth, Western Australia and further complicating matters, Paul is medically unfit to fly after surgery which removed part of his lung.
The wheels are in progress on a fundraising dinner for Paul to help ease the financial burden on his family and get him to Perth for treatment.
Anyone who has ever crossed paths with Paul is invited along to the dinner on September 27 at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club.
LOCKED AND LOADED: Keith Turner, Wilf Reid and Tony Nichols of local band Lock, Stock & Bingle got everyone up and dancing at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club for Paul Wilcox’s fundraiser on Saturday night.
LADY LUCK: Jennie Wilcox presents Debbie White with her lucky door prizes. Debbie was very lucky on the night, also winning one of the raffle prizes, which she decided to donate back.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
At the dinner, which includes a three-course meal and entertainment, there will be raffles and an auction of donated prizes.
All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised.
Already a number of local businesses have jumped on board to support the cause including Naked Nails, Hair and Beauty.
Currently the salon is supporting the Billie Judge fundraising campaign and will continue to do so for the next week and a half.
From August 11, they will support Paul’s cause with 10 per cent of daily takings, $10 from every full colour and $10 from every set of acrylic nails donated to the Wilcox family.
Local band ‘Lock, Stock and Bingle’ will perform on the night and they are always a hit. Keeping the tone of the night fun in honour of the good bloke Paul is, organisers are encouraging people to attend in their favourite hat or silliest wig.
For further information or to contact please contact Rachael on 0411 642 573 or Jen on 0418 069 485 or follow Paul’s progress on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pauliesprogress.
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THE new owners of the Pickled Pantry have come on board to support fundraising efforts for the family of former Cootamundra Local Area Command police officer Paul Wilcox.
Paul has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and requires treatment in Western Australia.
Trevor and the team at the Pickled Pantry are kindly donating 50 cents from every coffee sold in the month of August to Paul and his family.
Meanwhile, Kylie and her team at Naked Nails have also pledged their support to Paul and his family following the conclusion of her fundraising efforts for another local struck by cancer Billie Judge.
Well done to these local businesses and if you can please support them as they support locals in need.
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Pancoast Tumour fundraiser for Paul Wilcox
FAMILY MAN: Paul Wilcox and his wife Jen are hopeful the fundraising dinner will help to cover medical expenses.
ON September 27 the Rippley’s Farewell Dinner will be held at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club to raise funds for Paul Wilcox and his family.
Mr Wilcox has a rare form of cancer known as a Pancoast Tumour. The tumour is inoperable as it’s wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to the brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes. After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery Mr Wilcox’s body isn’t responding to regular treatment.
A radical treatment called Radiowave Cancer Therapy also known as Microwave Therapy has given hope to Mr Wilcox and his family. This treatment is expensive, not covered by Medicare and only offered in Perth, WA. To make matters more difficult he’s unable to fly due to medical reasons.
Family and friends of Mr Wilcox are hoping to raffle and auction off as many prizes as they can get. All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised. The family is counting on the kindness and generosity of strangers to help this family in need.
Community members are being encouraged to follow the ‘Paul’s Progress’ Facebook page for more information regarding the event and his treatment.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
COMMUNITY spirit was in force at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club on Saturday night to raise money for former police officer Paul Wilcox.
Diagnosed earlier this year with a rare, inoperable form of cancer, Paul’s pancoast tumour did not respond to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
He and wife Jennie has been given a beacon of hope though in the form of radiowave therapy, which is currently only offered in Germany and Perth, WA, and is not covered by Medicare.
Needing $12,000 for treatment, Jennie and Paul are happy to announce the Saturday night fundraiser brought in $13,500, which will also help them with the cost of travel and accommodation.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the support we’ve received,” Jennie said.
The couple left for Perth on Tuesday and will spent 31 days there, which includes three weeks of treatment for two hours every Monday to Friday.
“We’re hoping for a marked improvement in his pain levels, and about halfway through we’ll know if it’s working on his tumour,” Jennie explained.
“It could be tiring but there’s no nausea like you get with other treatment, so depending on Paul’s health we’ll hopefully be able to enjoy Perth as well.”
Jennie and Paul would like to thank everyone who turned up on the night to support them, including many women Paul helped in his years as the Cootamundra LAC domestic violence officer.
Jennifer Lukins, Rachael Braham, Kamahl Bennett, Jacki Boxall and Scott Sanders were all mentioned in particular for their help in organising fundraisers and assisting the Wilcox’s on their farm and personally.
Jennifer’s aunty was able to supply many of the most popular items in the silent auction, including a signed 2014 Roosters jersey and signed boots from players such as Sonny Bill Williams and Anthony Minichiello.
Paul and Jennie would also like to extend big thanks to CAN Assist for all their help during the initial rounds of treatment.
FAMILY MAN: Paul Wilcox and his wife Jen are hopeful the fundraising dinner will help to cover medical expenses.
28 September 2012
15 August 2014
Brecky for paully
26 June 2014
Thinking of you both constantly and sending heaps of love xxxxx — with Paul Wilcox and Gwendoline White Dorpers.
The proudest day of Paul’s career. Top cop 2009. But to me you were top cop everyday!
2009 The proudest day of Paul’s career. Top cop 2009. But to me you were top cop everyday!
26 April 2013
29 April 2013 Paul had a small procedure today to take some biopsies. He is home tonight and for the next couple of days. We are all really tired tonight. The drs appointments started at 8.30 this morning and we have just got home. I will update more tomorrow. Including a photo of Paul’s alien “Ripley”. Below is a pic of Paul about to have his biopsie and when he got back.
29 April 2013
29 April 2013 Our first photo of Ripley.
14 May 2013 It’s not as bad as it looks. All the wires are just a heart monitor and oxygen tube. Just normal emergency department stuff. Though I must admit his heart rate did go up when I gave him a bed bath. Lol. He’s a lot more comfortable this afternoon. He’s even being cheeky to the nurses. They are about to move him to calvery as there are no bed at the base. Thank god for private health cover.
15 May 2013 After a long day that began with two hospitals losing Paul, followed by a stuff up in his chemo and three ambulance trips, Paul has finally settled in ICUS at Calvery Hospital. Before anyone panics, he’s only there because he needs to be on a heart monitor while his meds are sorted out and it was there or maternity. Our wonderful support people Jenni and Paul (yes that’s right) Lukins came down tonight and brought me a care package of Jamie’s, smokes and coffee. This pic is the two Paul’s discussing the fundamentals of urine bottles. Love you guys.
15 May 2013 Me thinks Paul is enjoying his ketamine just a little too much! Lol
15 May 2013 Paul keeping Paul’s spirits up.
15 May 2013 Forrest now has two jennys.
15 May 2013 Paul and his new buddy, “Nuf Nuf”.
15 May 2013 Paul and Nuf Nuf getting ready for his first round of chemo.
15 May 2013 Hard at work getting his chemo.
21 May 2013 I touched uncle Paul. Now I glow green like him. (Stolen from Jennifer Lukins)
22 May 2013 The radiation burns are starting to show. Other than that Paul is coming along well.
29 May 2013 Strapped in and ready to go for radiation. Paul is now half way through his treatment. Today was hump day. It’s all down hill from here.
4 June 2013 I tried to post this last night. We are back in Wagga for the week. The effects of the chemo are starting to catch up with Paul. He now has nausea and vomiting every day and feels weak. On the good side he has no pain and he has lost his voice! This is him laying in bed last night sharing some chocolate with Nuf Nuf.
12 June 2013 My Chinese crispy skinned husband with lemon sauce. Pass the fried rice.
19 June 2013 Paul is spending the night at temora hospital. The doctor will see him in the morning. Honestly, he will go to any length to get out of chemo.
11 July 2013 Paul crossed something off his bucket list today.
8 August 2013 Bring back the goatee!
14 August 2013
’twas the night before chemo and all through the house not a creature was stirring…….. Because it choked on Paul’s meds! That’s just one dose. Tomorrow morning is worserer.
18 August 2013
15 December 2013
Back in the saddle
20 February 2014
Everything went according to plan this morning.
Paul is now on the table.
He’s feeling very positive and is not nervous at all.
This photo is after he had his pre-med.
21 February 2014
He’s back on the ward and finally got a coffee.
24 February 2014. Guess who out of bed and down stairs getting some fresh air!
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
17 March 2014
We are off to sydney again tomorrow. Paul is 4 weeks post op and something is not right with his neck. The photo doesn’t show how bad it is. It’s all black and swollen and yesterday it split open in two places. The pain is unbearable. He’s on more pain meds now than when he had his chemo and al he does is sleep.
5 July 2014
My sister took this photo of Paul this morning. It’s probably the best photo of him I’ve ever seen.
He has been feeling the effects of the chemo, but was up and outside this morning.
He is now having a lay down.
16 July 2014 It’s happened againPaul’s hair just fell out in the shower. All except his head hair and eyebrows.Somehow, it wasn’t as funny this time.At least he looks a lot healthier than he did last time.
16 July 2014 Thank you to our wonderfully supportive friends and to my parents for all you have done and continue to do. Love you all.
20 July 2014
25 July 2014 Hi this is a picture of me Jenny. I am posting this picture because on the night of the dinner I am going to shave my head. There is a condition I want to raise $500 before I do it. So I can keep tabs on the amount when u donate please put “Jen Hair” as you reference in either the Go Fund Me link or the direct deposit. I hope I can get you all on board.
28 July 2014 We are staying in a motel for a couple of days. Paul is trying out the spa to see if it helps with his pain relief. — at Monte Villa.
29 July 2014 A slight mishap with the razor. Lol
I want to let everyone know that Paul took a sudden and unexpected down turn during the afternoon.
He is currently unconscious in Cootamundra Hospital and being transferred through to Wagga first thing in the morning for brain scans.
Drs are not sure what has happened, but feel it may be either a blood clot in the lung or brain, or a bleed on his brain.
I will let you all know more when I know.
18 August 2014 Anyone wanting to give Paul an uppercut, please get in line.After it being very touch and go through the night and family being called in from everywhere……This is him now!
Lookin good honey.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
18 September 2014 Off to the framers today but thought id give you a peek….get bidding along with some of our other items on myminiauction.com/paulsprogress
26 September 2014 Well here is the jersey all framed….looking awesome
26 September 2014
26 September 2014
26 September 2014
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
Hi everyone. Our wonderful friend Kamahl has organised an authentic Didgeridoo to raffle off for the fundraiser that was kindly donated by Murray Izzard. A bit of info: Its white box, cut 3 years ago green and dried over a 2 year period, food grade mouth piece, Low A key, deep resonant sound and oil finished. The raffle for the beautiful piece of art will be drawn on the night if the dinner. Should you wish to purchase tickets please contact Kamahl direct on 0408867666. Thanks again Kamahl.
3 October 2014 Waiting to get his Picc line put in.
Nufnuf surprised us by catching a later flight to be here to support Paul.
10 October 2014 One of us just fell over and has a boo boo.
22 October 2014 Check out his new wheel chair
24 October 2014
24 October 2014
24 October 2014
24 October 2014 Haha Harry High Pants or you trying to be Steve Urkel lol xx
29 October 2014 Last smoke for 3 days.Sitting waiting to board.
1 November 2014 And we’re in Parks.Thanks to “The Recovery Crew” for giving up sleep to get us this last leg. — with Matt Hoy, Ian Hoy, Scott Sanders, Callum Baker, Jason Maloney and William Poulton at Parkes railway station
2 November 2014 Enjoying the sunshine.
26 April 2013
This is Paul at his best giving to the community.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
Paul’s burial 11 November 2014
Dan TRAVERS
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Dan TRAVERS
New South Wales Police Force
Sergeant
Stations: Balmain
Born about 1869
48 old
Suicide – firearm
Died 15 June 1917
Funeral 18 June 1917 Buried in Rookwood Cemetery
Buried in Presbyterian Section 5C, Grave # 0007686
Evening News ( Sydney ) Thursday 21 June 1917 page 4 of 8
POLICE SERGEANT’S SUICIDE.
At the City Coroner’s Court, an inquest was held by Mr. Hawkins, City Coroner, ? the death of Dan Travers, 48, a police sergeant, who lived in Catherine-street, Leichhardt.
Evidence was given that Travers ? over some trouble in the Police ? and was also suffering from the ? received while arresting a man ? was stationed at Balmain, was ? paddock off Austenham-road, Leichhardt ? Friday last, with a bullet wound in ? and a revolver by his side.
The above article was faded and hard to read – resulting in the question marks in relation to words now being readable.
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Daily Advertiser ( Wagga Wagga ) Friday 22 June 1917 page 3 of 4
POLICE SERGEANT’S SUICIDE.
SYDNEY. Thursday.
At the inquest concerning the death of Police Sergeant Dan Travers, who was found shot with a rifle in the right temple, his widow stated that up to the time of his death he had been off duty over trouble in the Police Department. He was worried over the inquiry connected with it. He also suffered from an injury received through a man he was arresting some time ago kicking him.
Evening News ( Sydney ) Wednesday 20 April 1904 page 3 of 8
THE GLEBE SENSATION. — – —
BOSWOOD BEFORE THE COURT.
IS HE INSANE ?
On the evening of March 15, Alfred Grosvenor Boswood visited the residence of Thomas Joseph Hargraves, a carpenter, residing in Lodge street, Forest Lodge, and asked for his wife, who was staying there. Mrs. Hargraves opened the door, and Boswood attempted to strike her.
She screamed, and Mr. Hargraves ran to his wife’s assistance, and Boswood attacked him with a knife. A struggle ensued, during which Hargraves was stabbed in several places. Boswood then went upstairs to his wife’s room, but on hearing him coming she leaped over the balcony, and sustained severe injuries. Boswood then proceeded to the kitchen, and cut his own throat. He was removed to Prince Alfred Hospital, and was an inmate till 12th instant.
At the Glebe Court yesterday, before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., Boswood appeared to answer a charge of maliciously wounding Thomas Joseph Hargraves, on March 15.
Mr. J. W. Abigail appeared for accused. Senior-constable Grice deposed that at 6.45 p.m. on 15th of last month he was summoned to No. 15 Lodge-street, Forest Lodge. He entered the back yard, accompanied by Constable Travers, and saw accused with a wound in his throat, and a quantity of blood on his clothing. Travers took Boswood to the hospital. Witness then entered the premises and found in the kitchen the table-knife (produced). There were blood stains on the floor of the kitchen and the passage. Accused remained in the hospital till the 12th instant.
Dr. Vivian Bengafield stated that he examined Hargraves on the evening of the 12th ultimo, at Prince Alfred Hospital, and found an incised wound under his chin about 2½in long, and about half an inch deep. There was also a small wound on the right side of his neck, half an inch in length, and one inch deep. There was a scratch on his breastbone, a superficial wound on his left arm about 3in long, and a small cut on each hand. Accused was suffering from two deep wounds in his throat, one of them going almost to his backbone, just above the windpipe, and the other wound was just above that, and was running along below the jaw. He did not think accused was quite sane at the time he was admitted. It was impossible for him to say if it was due to insanity or intemperance, as Boswood was breathing through the wound. From subsequent observations he would say that accused was insane — even at present.
Mrs. Janet Hargraves stated she was the wife of Thos. Joseph Hargraves, and resided in Lodge street. At about 6.15 p.m. on March 15 there was a knock at the front door. She opened it, and saw Boswood there. He pushed the door, and tried to strike her with a knife. Witness screamed, and ran into the back, and thence to the corner hotel, and sent for the police. She returned, and in her bedroom she saw the accused, who again tried to strike her. She again ran out. When accused came to the door, he said, ‘You have my wife here,’ and before she could reply he tried to strike her.
The story told by Thomas Hargraves was to the effect that on hearing his wife scream he rushed to see what was the matter. Accused was standing in the hall, and when asked what he wanted he made no reply. Witness ordered him out of the house, and Boswood stabbed him on the arm. A long struggle then ensued, during which witness was stabbed in the neck and on the breast. He tried to pull the knife from accused, and finding he could not do so, he endeavoured to break it, but did not succeed. He afterwards called for assistance, as he was bleeding freely, and was beginning to feel faint. He got off the accused, and left him lying on the floor. Witness was afterwards taken to the hospital.
Constable Dan Travers deposed that it was well known to him as a policeman that accused needed watching. He did so, and complaints were made to him about Boswood. He advised Mrs. Boswood to get a warrant out for her husband, and to have him bound over to keep the peace. Witness stated that, in his opinion, accused was what is vulgarly known as ‘ratty‘.” He had heard that the fact that Boswood’s wife had left him preyed on his mind, and he had himself seen him crying about his children. Accused always had a wild lock, and on the night of his arrest he was very peculiar, and was shouting out, and talking in a wild way, until he fainted. On coming to, Boswood’s first words were: “Where is my wife”
This concluded the evidence, and accused was committed for trial. Bail was not applied for. Mr C. N. Payten, S.M., recommended that accused should be placed under medical observation.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 18 June 1917 page 5 of 12
TRAVERS – The Funeral of the late Sergeant DAN TRAVERS, of 37 Catherine-street, Leichhardt, will leave our Mortuary Chapel, 810 George-street, city, THIS DAY, at 9.30am, for Rookwood Cemetery.
WOOD, COFFILL, and COMPANY, Ltd
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TRAVERS. – The Friends of Mrs. TRAVERS and FAMILY, of Catherine-street, Leichhardt, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late HUSBAND and FATHER, Sergeant Dan Travers ; to leave Wood, Coffill’s Funeral Parlours, 810 George-street, THIS DAY, MONDAY, at 9.30, for Rookwood Cemetery.
Leader ( Orange, NSW ) Wednesday 20 June 1917 page 5 of 6
Police Sergeant Dan Travers, 48, formerly of Leichhardt police district was found dead with a bullet wound to his head, in a paddock off Austenham road, Leichhardt, on Friday afternoon.
The discovery was made by David Miller, of Leichhardt. who also found a six chambered revolver, containing five cartridges and one empty shell near the body.
Died 8 August 2014 St Joseph’s Aged Care Home, Kensington, Sydney.
83 old
Funeral 19 August 2014, 2pm in Darwin
Edmund John Patrick COLLINS
Edmund John Patrick COLLINS ( Supplied by Catholic Church )
Darwin, December 24, 2004. Bishop Ted Collins near the location he was sitting at when Cyclone Tracy struck. The bishop was giving a midnight mass radio broadcast when the cyclone hit, smashing the glass windows above him. Luckily those directly above him were spared and he did not get showered with glass. Cyclone Tracy, packing winds of up to 217 kph, struck in the early hours of Christmas day, 1974. The cyclone demolished 90 percent of Darwin’s buildings, killed 66 and left 45,000 people homeless. (AAP Image/Paul Benjafield) NO ARCHIVING
Death of Bishop Ted Collins, Former N.S.W.P.
Former N.S.W. Police Officer Edmund (Ted) Collins died on 08.08.14. He was also the Emeritus Catholic Bishop of Darwin. I regrettably don’t know his service history in the Job.Below is an excerpt taken from the Catholic Diocese of Darwin’s website. I met the then Father Collins when I started at the B.C.I. in 1981. I lived at Randwick then, and he was Parish Priest there. I doubt we ever agreed on anything religion-related, but he wasn’t a bad bloke, and I was surprised to learn he’d been in the Job. When he was appointed Bishop of Darwin in 1986, it was probably the first time a Bishop was featured in Police News!!!Dis.
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http://www.tbl.australianpolice.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=19094++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Bishop Edmund John Patrick Collins, familiarly known as Bishop Ted, died late on Friday night, August 8, at St Joseph’s Aged Care Home in Kensington, Sydney. At the actual time of his death, his older sister, Madge, her son and daughter, Gerard and Anne and Father Pat Austin MSC were present.
Throughout the day and indeed over preceding days, many Missionaries of the Sacred Heart from the adjoining Monastery, many Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart as well as friends and relatives visited him.
Bishop Ted had been declining in health over recent months, with multiple and ongoing health issues.
Bishop Ted was 83 years of age. He was Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Darwin for 21 years from 1986 to 2007. He was a man of great kindness and pastoral gifts, much loved not only by members of his own Faith, but by all who came in contact with him.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral, Darwin and Bishop Ted’s body will be laid to rest in the Crypt of the Cathedral.
The funeral for Bishop Ted will be held at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral on Tuesday, August 19, at 2.00pm.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Bishop Eugene Hurley
Bishop of Darwin.
Location of Death in SydneyLocation of Funeral & Interment in Darwin
Ted Collins Village is a 20-unit housing complex that provides accommodation on 6 to 12 month leases for people in Darwin. The Village was opened in 2011 and is named after Bishop Edmund ‘Ted’ Collins who led the Catholic Church in the Territory for more than 20 years. The facility was built in response to Darwin’s extreme housing crisis, which has contributed to a high occupancy rate and to large numbers of people and families living in poverty in the area. We provide property management services to the tenants of Ted Collins Village. We ask that tenants retain the referring agency as their case manager and therefore that resident’s transition out of the Village within the 12 month period is stipulated in the lease.
SOMETHING BETTER: Edmund ‘Ted’ Collins answered a call to “something better”
By Damir Govorcin, Published in 2003.
Why did Ted Collins toss in a promising career in the NSW police force to join the priesthood? Well, says Ted, now the Bishop of Darwin: “It was like indigestion … the idea kept coming back up”.
The bishop’s trademark sense of humour and easygoing nature have made him a much-loved figure in NSW, South Australia and the Northern Territory over the past 40 years.
This year, to mark the 40th anniversary of his ordination, celebrations were organised at St Mary’s Cathedral in Darwin and at his former parish in Randwick, where he had two stints as parish priest at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1964-67 and 1978-85).
His former parishioners showed their appreciation by packing a function room at Randwick Racecourse for a luncheon and concert to celebrate the life of a man they call “a true shepherd”.
“Bishop Collins is such a wonderful person, and he is greatly missed at Randwick,” said parishioner Joan Taylor.
“With his genial disposition, he has overcome many obstacles in his life and I pray that he will spend many more years looking after the Top End.”
Bishop Collins says he has been overwhelmed by the love and support he has received over the years, and was delighted to “return home” to Randwick to see so many old friends.
“I spent 12 years at Randwick, so it has a special place in my heart,” he says. “It was terrific to see so many familiar faces and I was amazed by the turnout.”
Ted Collins, the youngest of five children in an Irish-Catholic family, grew up in Bermagui on the NSW far south coast.
He was a keen sportsman and loved surfing, cricket, golf, rugby league, rugby union and Australian Rules.
“Bermagui was great place to grow up,” he says. “There was always plenty to do.
“I was always active and tried my hand at many different sports.
“I’ve got nothing but happy memories from my childhood.” There were tough times, though.
He was only five when his mother died, leaving his policeman father the task of raising five children on his own.
“It was a big blow, losing Mum at such a young age,” says Bishop Collins.
“It put a lot of pressure on Dad, but he did a great job.
“Just my sister Madge and I are alive.”
It was only natural that Bishop Collins would follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the police force at the age of 16.
He was based in Sydney for eight years, describing his tenure as a policeman “as some of the happiest times of my life”.
“Becoming a policeman was something that was in the blood and it was my way of helping serve the community,” he says.
“I saw some gruesome things, but that was part of the job.
“I had happy memories in the police force and I wouldn’t have left the job if I wasn’t going on to something better.
“I would lock someone up while they were getting sober, but I didn’t feel I was helping them enough.”
The “something better” that was beckoning him was the priesthood.
And, in July 1963, at the age of 32 he was ordained by Cardinal Gilroy.
Apart from his two stints as parish priest at Randwick, Bishop Collins served in the parishes of Hindmarsh, Adelaide (1968-70), and Nightcliff, Darwin (1971).
He became superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in the Northern Territory and director of Catholic Missions in the Territory (1972-77) before he was ordained Bishop of Darwin in 1986.
“I always felt drawn to the priesthood,” he says. “I wanted to do something better with my life.
“I felt being a priest gave me more of a chance to help someone by getting to know them and helping them with their problems.
“I haven’t had any regrets with the choice I made.”
Bishop Collins will never forget the night Cyclone Tracy destroyed Darwin in 1974.
He was attending Midnight Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral when the cyclone hit on Christmas Eve, smashing everything in its path.
“We were told that the cyclone was going to hit at six on Christmas morning, but by 11.30pm it had hit and it was the most terrifying experience of my life,” he recalls.
“I will never forget the roar of the wind … the lights went out in the cathedral and windows were smashing, with glass all over the place.
“It was a devastating time … many lives were lost and people’s homes were totally destroyed. I didn’t get any sleep that night and I said a few decades of the rosary.”
Bishop Collins says he was excited to be appointed Bishop of Darwin, but he had a “gut feeling that it was going to happen”.
“Before I went on a sabbatical to New Mexico I knew that I was in contention for the position, so it wasn’t a shock when I got the job,” he says.
“When I got a call in the middle of the night from my provincial to say I was appointed, I didn’t think twice about accepting the position.”
His reign as bishop hasn’t been without controversy.
He campaigned strongly against the Northern Territory Parliament’s decision to legalise euthanasia.
The Federal Government overturned the decision, banning euthanasia in the Territory.
“Euthanasia is murder and you can’t legalise murder,” the bishop says. “I fought tooth and nail, along with many other people, to stop it. “And, thank God, it was banned.
“I have sympathy for people in pain, but it’s not the way out. “God will take you when he wants to.”
Despite heart bypass surgery a few years ago, the 72-year-old bishop shows no signs of slowing down.
“I went in for back surgery, but then the doctor told me I needed a bypass,” he says.
“I can still play golf, but walking long distances can be a struggle.”
Asked what he will do in retirement, Bishop Collins says: “Probably play more golf”
LIFE STORY: BISHOP TED COLLINS MSC
LIFE STORY: BISHOP TED COLLINS MSC
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Ted Collins, former Bishop of Darwin, dies aged 83
Bishop Ted Collins, who was the Bishop of Darwin for 21 years, has died aged 83, reports the ABC on Yahoo7.
Bishop Ted, as he was known, died late on Friday at the St Joseph’s Aged Care Home in Kensington in Sydney, a statement from the Church said.
He was Bishop of Darwin between 1986 and 2007.
‘He was a man of great kindness and pastoral gifts, much loved not only by members of his own faith, but by all who came in contact with him,’ said Darwin’s current Bishop, Eugene Hurley.
Bishop Ted did not rush to become a priest, working in the police force until he was 24 before deciding to join the priesthood. ‘I had this sort of longing to follow the Lord a bit closer and I said “but I have to go back to school to learn Latin for instance”… so I decided to do it, I launched out into the deep,’ he told the ABC in 2007.
While working in the NT on Indigenous Catholic Missions Bishop Ted encouraged the use of Aboriginality in faith, allowing didgeridoos and clap-sticks to be played during masses.
Bishop Ted was also an outspoken opponent of the NT’s voluntary euthanasia laws, which he believed could be perilous for disadvantaged people.
Goulburn Herald ( NSW ) Saturday 28 February 1863 page 2 of 4
ATTACK UPON THE WESTERN ESCORT.- Intelligence was received on Wednesday morning by telegram that a daring attack had been made on the previous evening ( 24 February ) near Hartley upon the armed gold escort from the western districts. Fortunately the attack was not attended with any serious injury, and no attempt was made to rob the gold. The escort party arrived safely in Sydney last night, and from them we have learned the following particulars of the attack. The western escort, in charge of Sergeant McClure, with about 2300 ounces of gold, arrived in Little Hartley on Tuesday evening, and started thence at a little after nine o’clock for Big Hartley, a distance of three miles. The road between the two Hartleys being well populated, the sergeant considered it safe, and accordingly dispensed with the attendance of the mounted men. The escort consisted of the sergeant and three constables, two of whom were in the coach, and one on the box with the driver. About three-quarters of a mile on this side of Little Hartley, while driving at a rapid pace along a macadamised road, the coachman observed some logs thrown across the road, and uttered an exclamation of alarm. The leaders stumbled at the obstruction, but by prompt use of the whip the coach was pulled over. Just as the driver was whipping the horses, a succession of shots were fired from the left side of the road. The shots were seven or eight in number, and appeared to have been intended for a volley, but were not fired quite simultaneously. After proceeding about eighty yards beyond the logs, one of the leading horses dropped down dead. The coach being thereby stopped, the escort got out, and on examining the horses found that two of them were wounded. Under the orders of Sergeant McClure (whose face had been grazed by one of the shots) the men took up a position on the opposite side of the road to that from which the shots had been fired, the men being under cover of stumps. They remained in that position for nearly three-quarters of an hour, but no more shots were fired. While thus waiting they could hear a low whistling in the direction from which the firing had come, and immediately afterwards they heard the barking of the settlers’ dogs, indicating that some people were running past. It was supposed that there must have been at least five men in the gang, as in addition to the wounding of the sergeant, the killing of one horse, and the wounding of two others, the driver’s coat was pierced with a bullet, and a shot went through one of the lamps. The gang were in ambush, and as none of them could be seen, no shots were fired by the police. The escort reached Big Hartley without further obstruction, remained there on Tuesday night, started early yesterday morning for Penrith, and arrived in Sydney with the gold by the last train. It should be stated that it was the same escort that was attacked a short time ago; it was not then, however, in charge of Sergeant McClure, he having shortly before received some injuries by the breaking down of the escort coach. Nothing has yet transpired to give any clue to the identification of the rascals, but it is conjectured that Lowrie, who last week made his escape from the Bathurst gaol, was one of the gang. – S. M. Herald.
The Northern Minder ( Charters Towers, Qld ) Wednesday 4 March 1931 page 2 of 8
POLICE SERGEANT KILLED
HEAD CRUSHED TO PULP.
SYDNEY, March 2.
Sergeant Angus McNight of Auburn division, who was on holidays at Narrabeen, was knocked down by a car in Pittwater Road last night, and killed. His head was crushed to pulp, his neck broken and left leg fractured in two places.
McNight, who is 48 years of age, was one of the best known members of the force, and had 26 years service. He was a married man, and leaves a wife and family.
The Biz ( Fairfield, NSW ) Friday 6 March 1931 page 3 of 8
POLICE SERGEANT KILLED.
Sergeant Angus Lester McKnight, 43, who was in charge of the Auburn police station, was killed in a motor accident at Narrabeen on Sunday night. He was walking along the Pittwater-road when he was struck by a car travelling in the opposite direction. The motorist sought medical assistance, but it was found that the man was already dead. The body was taken to the Manly morgue.
Sergent McKnight, who lived in Glenview-avenue, Earlwood, was for many years attached to the Criminal Investigation Branch, and was later transferred successively to Regents street, Newtown, and then to the Auburn district. He is survived by Mrs. McKnight and two sons.
Sergeant Flannery, who for many years has been in charge of the Flinders street, Melbourne, police station hanged himself on Tuesday morning in the office which he occupied at the station. The office is a very small building, six feet by six, and with a roof which is only about eight feet high. Deceased was found hanging by a window-blind cord, which had been tied to the roof, and then passed in a slip-knot around his neck. The determination of the deceased was evidenced by the fact that, not having sufficient length in which to accomplish his object, he had drawn his legs up by bending the knees, and even then his feet were barely off the ground. Had he relaxed in this effort, his feet must have reached the ground and taken the weight off the cord. A loose end of the latter he had twisted around his right thumb, and the hand was across his breast in a line with the shoulder, over which the cord hung. The body was fully dressed, with the exception of the jumper. No letter or documents of any kind were upon the body. During the past week it had been observed that deceased was very despondent and gloomy.
Location of Funeral & Interment in Darwin 
