Alexander James McEWAN

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 8304

Uniform # 254

Rank:  Sergeant

Stations:  No. 2 Division ( Regent Street )

Born:  1875

Age:  57 – 58

Died:  22 March 1933

Funeral:  23 March 1933

Buried:  Rookwood, Presbyterian Cemetery

from NSW Police Gazette.

His registered number was 8304.

He first appears in issue dated 7 December 1904 & sworn in as a Probationary Constable attestation date 24 November 1904. His next appearance was in issue dated 11 July 1906 which states he was confirmed as a Constable on 1 June 1906.

His next appearance is in issue dated 14 April 1915 where he was promoted to Constable First Class effective 1 February 1915.

Also found him in the NSW Electoral roll of 1933 electorate of Lakemba residing at “Carrissima” Faux St Punchbowl with wife Maude McEwen. His occupation was listed as Police Sergeant.

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RIFLE SHOOTING, GOOD SCORING.

CIVILIANS AND TRAINEES.

( BY RIFLEMAN. )

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THE RESCH CUP.

This trophy was presented with the object of encouraging interchange of visits between city and country clubs, and is open to Randwick, Waverley, Yorkshire Society, Goulburn Railway Ambulance, Norah Head, and Catherine Hill Bay combinations. It is a handicap event, and last year was won by Norah Head.

The distance for the trophy this quarter is 500yds, where the bullseye is still 18in. Last quarter Waverley and Yorkshire fired in error at 600yds, a distance   that is only used for the last year of the competition, 1926 27. The intention, of course, is to allow the   two weaker combinations, Norah Head and Catherine Hill Bay, to develop their shooting before going to the more difficult ranges. Mr. R. Fox ( secretary ) has allotted handicaps of 64 and 48 points for the current quarter to Norah Head and Catherine Hill Bay. The contest has given a great stimulus to rifle-shooting in the small coal-mining centre at Wallarah. Two years ago the local club was practically defunct, but now has a membership of 86. Norah Head numbers 38 members. The match is conducted on the home-and-home   principle, and on Saturday Randwick’s best eight totaled 511. D. Mitchell scored 32 in one stage, and a possible in the other. Sergeant McEwan, who holds the record for 34 consecutive bull’s-eyes from 500yds 20in bullseye, scored 64, as did McDiarmid, Howarth, and R. Hunt.

The Sydney Morning Herald                              Monday  27 July 1925                                   page 7 of 20

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NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Birth:          Registration #  10089/1875  McEwen, Alexander James    Father:  James    Mother:  Ann       District: Coonabarabran

Marriage:  Registration #  2896/1905   McEwan, Alexander J              Maud HEGGARTY                           District:  Sydney

Death:        Registration #   926/1933     McEwan, Alexander James     Father:  James A  Mother:  Ann    District:  Canterbury

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Funeral Notices

McEWEN — The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. MAUD M. McEWEN and FAMILY, of 4 Faux-street, Punchbowl, are invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved HUSBAND and FATHER, Alexander James McEwen ( Sergeant of Police ) ; to leave Charles Kinsela’s Funeral Parlour, 143 Oxford street, city, THIS THURSDAY at 1 pm for Presbyterian Cemetery, Rookwood, by Funeral Train leaving Mortuary Station, Regent-street, Sydney, at 1.50 o’clock.

CHARLES KINSELA,

Funeral Director, Sydney.

The Sydney Morning Herald                             Thursday  23 March 1933                        page 7 of 16

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McEWEN – The BANKSTOWN RIFLE CLUB –

The Members of the above Club are requested to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Sergeant A J McEWEN ; to leave Charles Kinsela’s Funeral Parlour, THIS THURSDAY at 1 p m for the Rookwood Cemetery. ( See family notice )

G HEMISTER, Captain

G DEHN, Secretary

The Sydney Morning Herald                             Thursday  23 March 1933                        page 7 of 16

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 William Arthur HUNT

New South Wales Police Force

Chief Constable at Parramatta  1838 – 1842

Chief Constable of Goulburn 1842 – 1848

Stations:  Parramatta & Goulburn

Born:  17 May 1809 in Hythe Hants, England

( baptised 18 June 1809 )

Age:  38

Enlisted with Mounted Police on 1 October 1827

Died:  Chippendale, NSW on 1 January 1848 ( date on grave stone )

Funeral: ?

Buried:  St Saviour’s Cemetery,

Cemetery Rd, Goulburn ( opposite Goulburn Gaol )

GPS Co-ord of grave:  -34.74098, 149.74360

Constable Hunt’s Police Baton is in the Parramatta Municipal Museum

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DIED.

In Sydney, on Sunday, the 2nd instant, Mr. William Hunt, late Chief Constable at Goulburn, leaving a widow and eight children.

The Sydney Morning Herald                      Tuesday   4 January 1848           page 3 of 4

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http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~garter1/huntwill.htm

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Surnames of those men in 39th Mounted Police

Surnames of the 4th Regiment’s Soldiers who stayed

• Born : 17 May 1809 (baptised 18 June 1809)
• Where Born : Hythe Hants. (baptised St. Mary the Virgin, Eling Hants.)
• Occupation : Labourer / Soldier / Policeman
• Date Arrived : 14 February 1827
• Ship Arrived on : ‘Albion’
• Port Arrived : Sydney
• Rank on Discharge :
• Date of Army Enlistment : 22 January 1826
• Where Enlisted Army : Kent
• Regimental 39th # :
• Last Regimental # : 1079
• Last Regiment Served : 4th Regiment
• Regiment Enlisted from : 39th Regiment
• Date Enlisted Mounted Police : 1 October 1827
• Rank Mounted Police : Govenor’s Body Guard
• Date Discharge Mounted Police: 1 October 1836
• Regiment Re-Joined : 4th Regiment
• Date Discharged Army : 1 October 1836
• Comments Regarding Army Discharge : For Discharge by purchase (£18*) to join civil police – “the character of William Hunt has been that of a good soldier”
• Where Discharged :
• Died : 2 January 1848
• Where Died / Buried : Chippendale NSW / St. Lawrence’s CofE Sydney (with memorial in St. Saviour’s Cemetery, Goulburn NSW – GPS: -34.74098, 149.74360 )
  
• Parents Names : Arthur Hunt (b……..d) & Jane Metyard (b……..d)
• Spouse’s Name : Jemima Jones Davis
• Date Married : 28 January 1834
• Where Married : St. John’s CofE Parramatta NSW
• Spouse’s Parents : Pte. Evan Davis #2, NSW Corps & 73rd Regt. (b circa 1776 …. d 24 March 1828) & Grace Moyle (b circa March 1769 … d January 1850)
• Born : 14 December 1811
• Where Born : Port Dalyrmple (Launceston) Tas.
• Occupation :
• Date Arrived :
• Ship Arrived on :
• Died : 18 November 1877
• Where Died / Buried Towrang NSW / St. Saviour’s Cemetery, Goulburn NSW.

  
  

 

Olive Jane Hunt (married George Woodall), Jemima Hunt (m. William Richardson), Louise Grace Hunt (m. Uriah Smith), Mary Emily Hunt (m. David John Marsh Broadhead), William Arthur Hunt Jnr. (m. Jane Fuller Stewart), James Evans Hunt (m. Mary Josephine Futton), Arthur Moses Hunt (m. Mary Jane Wilson) and Grace Meatyard Hunt (m. Alexander McClung). See also members.pcug.org.au/~croe/dat1.htm#3

 

Sgt.* Governor’s Bodyguard ( … 1836), Chief Constable at Parramatta, NSW (1838-1842) and Goulburn, NSW (1842-1848). Pte. Hunt’s police baton is in the Parramatta Municipal Museum.

 

References

Family Members,  Military records  ,Pay rolls, Pay Musters, Cemetery Records, Church Records & General Muster Records, Mitchell Library ,Sydney Australia

John Waistell ORRIDGE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Superintendent from 1 January 1864

Stations:  Victoria,

Sydney Deport ( Redfern Academy ),

Braidwood – 1864,

Armidale (NSW ) – 1870,

Goulburn ( NSW ) – 1887

Born  June 1830

63 old

Died  11 January 1894

Funeral  ?

Buried  St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn

directly opposite Goulburn Gaol

GPS -34.740938, 149.743984

DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT.— It is our painful duty to record the occurrence of a very serious accident to J. W. Orridge, Esq., the Superintendent of Police. He was proceeding to Major’s Creek on Saturday afternoon last, in company with Dr. Moreton, and was riding up to Durham Hall, the residence of Mr Hassall, at Jembaicumbene, when his horse shied at something and bounded off into the bush, rearing and plunging in a furious manner. The ( horse ) was very spirited, and Mr Orridge had that day for his first  time, we believe, ridden him with a curb upon the bridle. Whether it was in consequence of the pulling too heavily upon the curb, or from whatever cause the animal while rearing up, fell right over on his back and came with his full weight upon Mr Orridge to the ground, crushing him in a dreadful manner. The horse immediately scrambled up and made off, Mr Orridge’s feet having got clear of the stirrups, and he being left mangled and bleeding in an insensible state. Dr Moreton immediately procured assistance from Mr Hassall’s and the sufferer was removed there, where he has since remained, and where he has had the most assiduous care and attention.

Dr Pattison and Dr Moreton have been in constant attendance upon him, and everything has been done for him that human efforts can do, but we regret exceedingly to state that very little hopes are entertained of his recovery. The full weight of the animal came upon his body and the internal injuries which he has sustained are of such a character that it will be a miracle if he gets over them.

The horse,which was shortly afterwards recovered, was found to have scarcely injured himself at all, and so completely did all his weight rest upon Mr Orridge, that the saddle was not damaged in the slightest degree.   The horse prior to Mr Orridge purchasing him, had been in the possession of the bushranger Thomas Clarke, during a portion of his career on the highway.

The sad event has cast a gloom over the whole town and district wherever the intelligence has been conveyed. How forcibly are we sometimes reminded of the terrible import of the scripture precept, that in the midst of life we are in death, and that we know not what a day may bring forth.

– Braidwood Dispatch.

Queanbeyan Age   Saturday  16 November 1867  page 3 of 4

Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers ( Melbourne )

Monday  23 March 1868      page 8 of 16

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH: …………

MARRIAGE.     On the 16th instant, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, by the Very Rev. Dean of Sydney, JOHN WAISTELL ORRIDGE, Esq., of Braidwood to EMELINE LESLIE, second daughter of the late HUGH GORDON, Esq., of Manar.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Friday  20 October 1871         page 1 of 8

THE LATE SUPERINTENDENT ORRIDGE.

( See portrait on page 6 )

John Waistell Orridge was born at Carlisle, in Cumberland, England, in June, 1830,   reached Victoria in 1853, and shortly afterwards entered the police force there, obtaining   rapid promotion to the rank of sub-inspector owing to his efficiency and courage.   When the police force of this country was reorganised in 1862 Mr. Orridge was offered and accepted the position of inspector, being promoted to be superintendent at Braidwood in 1864.

The notorious Tommy Clarke managed to escape from Braidwood Gaol, where he was awaiting trial for horse-stealing. This escape put Mr. Orridge on his mettle, and for years he and his police were in pursuit of Clarke and his gang, then becoming very numerous. Murders and encounters with the police followed in rapid succession, bushranger after bushranger being shot. Houses were stuck up, stores robbed, and the whole district was in a state of terror. Clarke’s career of crime culminated in the murder of four men, warders of Darlinghurst Gaol, who volunteered to try and capture the outlaws, urged thereto no doubt by the reward   of £500 offered by the Government. Finally Tommy Clarke and his brother surrendered, and to Mr. Orridge’s great relief were safely incarcerated in Braidwood Gaol, and afterwards forwarded to Sydney, where they expiated their crimes on the scaffold.

Subsequently Mr. Orridge was appointed to the charge of the escort of the Duke of Edinburgh, and was at Clontarf when Farrell made his attempt at assassination, and with difficulty prevented some of the leading men of the colony from stringing up the latter to the yardarm of the steamer.

Mr. Orridge was afterwards removed to Armidale, and in 1887 was transferred to Goulburn, where he died on the 11th instant. In 1871 he married the second daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Gordon, of Manar, near Braidwood, who with her two sons and two daughters survive him.

Illustrated Sydney News    Saturday  27 January 1894  page 15 of 40

The Late Superintendent J. W. Orridge.

John Waistell Orridge was born at Carlisle, in Cumberland, England, in June, 1830, reached Victoria in 1853, and shortly afterwards entered the police force there, obtaining rapid promotion to the rank of sub inspector owing to his efficiency and courage. When the police force of this country was reorganised in 1862 Mr. Orridge was offered and accepted the position of inspector, being promoted to be superintendent at Braidwood in 1864.

The notorious Tommy Clarke managed to escape from Braidwood Gaol, where he was awaiting trial for horse-stealing. This escape put Mr. Orridge on his mettle, and for years he and his police were in pursuit of Clarke and his gang, then becoming very numerous. Murders and encounters with the police followed in rapid succession, bushranger after bushranger being shot. Houses were stuck up, stores robbed, and the whole district was in a state of terror. Clarke’s career of crime culminated in the murder of four men, warders of Darlinghurst Gaol, who volunteered to try and capture the outlaws, urged thereto no doubt by the reward of £500 offered by the Government. Finally Tommy Clarke and his brother John surrendered, and to Mr. Orridge’s great relief were safely incarcerated in Braidwood Gaol, and afterwards forwarded to Sydney, where they expiated their crimes on the scaffold.

Subsequently Mr. Orridge was appointed to the charge of the escort of the Duke of Edinburgh, and was at Clontarf when Henry O’Farrell made his attempt at assassination, and with difficulty prevented some of the leading men of the colony from stringing up the latter to the yardarm of the steamer.

Mr. Orridge was afterwards removed to Armidale, and in 1887 was transferred to Goulburn, where he died on the 11th instant. In 1871 he married the second daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Gordon, of Manar, near Braidwood, who with her two sons and two daughters survive him.

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/orridge-john-waistell-14428

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Orridge, John Waistell (1830–1894)

from Clarence and Richmond Examiner (NSW)

Mr. John Waistell Orridge, senior superintendent of the New South Wales police force, died at Goulburn at the ripe age of 63. During his connection with the police, extending over 31 years, Mr. Orridge was admired by the police and public. Previous to joining the New South Wales force, Mr. Orridge held the rank of sub-inspector in Victoria, but when the present Inspector-General took charge of the police department, well knowing the high qualifications of Mr. Orridge, he induced that officer to come over the border, and when Mr. Orridge entered on his duties he was placed in charge of the detective police, and made such headway that on January 1, 1864, he was appointed superintendent. He continued in charge of the detectives for some time. His first country appointment was at Braidwood, and he was in charge of that extensive district during the time the Clarkes held the country in terror, and it was under Superintendent Orridge’s directions to the courageous troopers under him that the brothers were run to earth. From Braidwood Mr. Orridge was transferred to Armidale, and at the death of Superintendent Morrisset in September, 1887, he succeeded to the charge of the Goulburn district, where he has since been stationed, and has done his duty well, and has now ended a life marked by great success. The deceased officer ranked next to the Inspector-General, Mr. Fosbery, who had known him ever since they joined the Victorian police together.

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Henry ZOUCH

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ????

Captain until the Police Act of 1862.

Superintendent  1862 –

Stations:  Goulburn District  1862 –

Service:  From ?  to 28 October 1883

Awards:  ?

Born:  18 August 1811 IN Quebec, Canada

Died:  28 October 1883

Cause:  ?

Age:  72 old

Funeral  Tuesday  30 October 1883 at 4pm

Buried:  St Saviours Cemetery

Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, directly opposite Goulburn Gaol

GPS of grave:  -34.74135, 149.74273

Further links:  https://police.freom.com/chief-inspector-of-distilleries-officer-1862/

https://police.freom.com/appointments-under-the-new-police-regulation-act-of-1862/

Captain R. Zouch, Superintendent of Police in the Goulburn district, is dangerously ill.

The Gundagai Times             Tuesday  23 October 1883          page 2 of 4

Grave location:

John EMERTON

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Sergeant from 1884 – 1887

Retired about June 1887 on a Pension

Stations:  Sydney ( 15 years )

Goulburn ( 15 years – 10 as Lock Up Keeper )

Served four years in the City of London Police Force

Born?

Served with NSW Police Force for 30 years

Died  23 August 1887

Illness – Inflammation of the lungs

Funeral  26 August 1887

Buried  Wesleyan Cemetery, Goulburn

Death of Sergeant Emerton.

Residents of Goulburn will learn with regret of the death of Sergeant Emerton, which took place at a quarter to six o’clock on Tuesday evening last. Sergeant Emerton arrived in the colony in 1857, being sent out by the Imperial Government with a number of other constables, among them being Mr. Read, now the Governor of Darlinghurst Gaol. Previous to his departure Sergeant Emerton had served for four years in the City of London Police Force. His connection with the New South Wales force extended over a period of 30 years, some fifteen of which were spent in and about Sydney and fifteen in Goulburn. He served in all grades of the service, from ordinary constable to sergeant. On the death of Constable Lloyd he was appointed lookup-keeper here, and retained the office for ten years. His appointment as sergeant was made three years ago, and three months since he retired on a pension. The deceased was a great favorite in Goulburn, his kindness of heart and his consideration to those who were for the time being in his charge being well known. He was also a good officer, working well both in a subordinate rank and as an officer. As lookup-keeper he always treated well-behaved prisoners even generously. Deceased had been ailing for two months from a complication of diseases, the principal cause of death being inflammation of the lungs. He leaves behind him a widow and three sons and three daughters. The remains will be interred to-morrow with Masonic honors.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post       Thursday  25 August 1887           page 4 of 4

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The remains of the late Sergeant Emerton were interred in the Wesleyan cemetery yesterday afternoon. The procession left the late residence of the deceased in Bourke street shortly after three o’clock, and comprised fifteen members of the Belmore Lodge of the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society, twenty-five members of the masonic fraternity, both in craped regalia, fifteen vehicles, three horsemen, and about a dozen persons on foot.

At the gate of the cemetery the Rev. Canon D’Arcy-Irvine M.A. joined the procession. After reading the first part of the burial service the Rev. A. J. Webb gave a short address, saying that Sergeant Emerton was a man whose long record attested that he had done his duty like a Briton and a Christian ; and that he had furthermore striven to do his duty with as much regard as possible for the feelings of others : a combination desirable in all men, but especially valuable in a police officer.

Men who were unswerving in their conscientious adherence to what was incumbent on them and also considerate to their follow-men would earn the respect of the citizens and leave a good name behind them when their bodies mingled with the dust. The deceased had never been ashamed of Christianity, and there was reason to believe he died a Christian.

The Rev. Canon D’Arcy-Irvine then read the remainder of the service.

After this the freemasons drew round the grave and the touching burial ceremony of the masonic body was performed, each member throwing a sprig of thyme on the coffin, with the closing words “so mote it be.”

Goulburn Herald          Saturday  27 August 1887          page 4 of 8

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INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURE.

The Police-Magistrate mentioned that Sergeant Henry Oliver had been appointed inspector of weights and measures for the police district of Goulburn in the room of the late Sergeant Emerton.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post          Tuesday  15 November 1887        page 4 of 4

Edric Norfolk Vaux MORRISSET

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Superintendent

Stations:  Bathurst, Maitland,

Goulburn Districts, 1883 – 1887

Born:  22 June 1830  Norfolk Island, NSW

Died:  26 August 1887

Cause:  Illness – Addison’s disease

Age:  57

Funeral:  Sunday  28 August 1887  3.30pm

Buried  Church of England Cemetery, Goulburn

GPS of grave:  -34.74075, 149.74358

Further links:  https://police.freom.com/chief-inspector-of-distilleries-officer-1862/

https://police.freom.com/appointments-under-the-new-police-regulation-act-of-1862/

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

BATHURST CIRCUIT COURT.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26.

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE.

NEW MAGISTRATE.

In the course of the day, Edric Norfolk Vaux Morrisset, Esq., was sworn in a Magistrate of the territory of New South Wales.

The Sydney Morning Herald         Wednesday  2 March 1853         page 2 of 6

Mr. E. V. Morrisset, Superintendent of Police in the southern districts, accompanied by Mrs. Morrisset, arrived in Braidwood ( says the Dispatch ) on Monday from Goulburn. Soon after his arrival, the Superintendent ( with Mr. Walter Casey, Sub-inspector ) paid a visit to the gaol, and was highly pleased at the manner in which the prison arrangements are being carried out by Mr. Luke Densy, as well as the extreme tidiness and cleanliness of the cells and the establishment generally. The police barracks were also examined, and every thing found to be in tip-top order.

Southern Argus ( Goulburn, NSW )       Monday  2 November 1885      page 2 of 4

Intelligence from Goulburn.

Mr. E. V. Morrisset, Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector-General, died yesterday morning at his residence here. Deceased was son of the late Colonel Morrisset, who, in his time had charge of the convict establishment at Norfolk Island. Deceased filled the position of Police Superintendent at Bathurst and Maitland prior to his appointment to this district, which took place about the end of 1883 shortly after the death of Captain ( Henry ) Zouch.

Deceased was in his 57th year. As an officer he was thoroughly conversant with his duties, and knew how to discharge them, so as to win both the confidence and esteem of his subordinates.

Mr. Morriset had been in bad health prior to his death. The disease which affected him is known as Addison’s disease.

The Inspector-General of Police is expected here by to-nights train.

Evening News ( Sydney )                         Saturday  27 August 1887          page 4 of 8

THE LATE E. V. MORISSET.

IT is with extreme regret that we have to announce the death of a very able and popular officer of the police force in the person of Mr. Edric V. Morisset, superintendent of the Southern police district, and deputy inspector-general of police, which took place at 4 o’clock yesterday morning at his residence, Goulburn. The deceased had been for some time ailing, but, from the nature of his complaint, it was not thought that fatal consequences would be the result. He, however, took a change for the worse a few days since, and gradually sank until the vital spark departed at the hour mentioned. We may mention that the deceased had been in charge of the North-western district for nearly twenty years, his head-quarters being at Maitland; and during the whole of that lengthy period he discharged his duties, both as a public officer and as a private citizen, in a manner which gained for him universal approbation. Upon the introduction of the new Police Act in March, 1862. Superintendent Morisset, who had previously held the rank of inspector in the Queensland native police, received the commission of superintendent under that law, and since that time up to his death he was an active officer, and administrator of police improvement. Some few years ago upon the death of Captain Zouch, superintendent of police at Goulburn, the deceased received the appointment of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, and was transferred from Maitland to Goulburn. It is sad to relate, in connection with the deceased, that it is only a few months since his brother, Adolphus Morisset, police magistrate at Deniliquin, died.

Superintendent Morrisset had been married for many years, but had no issue, He was about 55 years of age, a native of the colony, and was a son of the late Colonel Morisset, well known in the early days of the colony. The country has sustained the loss of one of our most zealous and intelligent officers by the death of Superintendent Morisset. The deceased was a lover of manly sports, such as horse-racing, hunting, shooting, etc.

Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate       Saturday  27 August 1887       page 6 of 12

DEATH OF SUPERINTENDENT MORISSET. – For some time past the state of health of Mr. Edric N. V. Morisset, superintendent of police for the southern district, has been a source of anxiety to his friends. He was suffering from an uncommon disease known as Addison’s disease of the kidneys, and during the past week or two his illness had become so serious that hope of his recovery had been abandoned. We regret to record that the fears entertained of a fatal issue were sadly realised, and that Mr. Morisset passed away at an early hour yesterday morning, at his residence, Marston, North Goulburn.

The deceased gentleman was fifty-seven years of age and had been many years in the public service.

He was born in Norfolk Island, his father being Colonel Morisset of the 48th Regiment, commandant in the island and afterwards police magistrate at Newcastle and Bathurst.

Mr. Edric Morisset entered the colonial service in February 1853, and was commandant of native police in Queensland, at that time known as Moreton Bay and forming part of the colony of New South Wales. On the separation of Queensland in 185 he remained in the service there, and in 1860 was appointed inspector-general of police. About two years afterwards, for climatic reasons, he resigned this post and came to New South Wales, where in March 1862 he was appointed superintendent of police for the western district ; subsequently he was transferred to the Maitland district ; and shortly after the death of Captain Zouch, superintendent of police for the southern district, which occurred in October 1883, he was appointed his successor, a position he retained till his death.

He was married to Miss Lawson, daughter of the late Mr. William Lawson of Prospect, who survives him, but he had no family.

It is interesting to note that Mr. and Mrs. Morisset were brought from Norfolk Island as children by the late Captain Zouch.

Mr. Morisset was brother to the late Mr. R. R. Morisset, police magistrate of Deniliquin, whom he visited in his sickness and whose death a few months ago had a strong effect upon him.

At the time of his death Mr. Edric Morisset was the oldest superintendent of police in the service. He was a somewhat strict disciplinarian, but well liked by the men under his command. In private life, he was unostentatious and charitable. He was fond of sport and a good shot. He was formerly a promoter of the Northern Hunt Club, and tried to inaugurate a similar club here, but failed to enlist general support to the movement.

His funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at the Church of England cemetery.

During the illness of Mr. Morisset his duties have been performed by Inspector Brennan of Yass, who remains in charge temporarily.

Goulburn Herald          Saturday  27 August 1887          page 4 of 8

The late Superintendent Morisset.

THE funeral of the late Mr. Superintendent Morisset took place on Sunday afternoon last. The morning was dull and threatening, and shortly after noon rain fell most copiously.   Not withstanding this a large company took part in the sad ceremonies. The procession moved from “Marston” about half-past three, being headed by six mounted troopers under the charge of Sub-inspector Casey, Braidwood. The coffin came next, and was borne to the church by six members of the police force. Many tokens of respect in the shape of wreaths were placed upon the shell. Four other members of the police, under the command of Sub-inspector Fenton, and twenty-one warders from the gaol, under Deputy-gaoler Graham, followed the body. Amongst the chief mourners were the brother of the deceased, Mr. H. Morisset; the Inspector general of Police, Mr. E. Fosbery; Captain Battye, Albury; Inspector Brennan, Yass; and Mr. T. K. Abbott, Sydney Stipendiary Magistrate. In the procession were many of the leading townspeople. The Bishop of Goulburn read the opening part of the burial service at St. Nicholas’s, and the procession then proceeded to the C.E. cemetery, where the service was concluded.

Police Dog CARTS

New South Wales Police Force

Died  9 December 2007

Murdered – stabbed

5 years old

4th NSWPF Dog to be killed ‘ on duty ‘ since formation of the Squad in 1932.

The fourth Police Dog killed ‘ on duty ‘ was Police Dog Carts, who died after being stabbed during a police operation at Corrimal Surf Life Saving Club on December 9 last year.  Last Wednesday, 18-year-old Nemanja Vukadinovic, of Balgownie, was sentenced to 18 months’ jail for fatally stabbing Carts.

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• By Gemma Jones
• The Daily Telegraph
• December 10, 2007 12:00AM

A POLICE dog named after a slain officer was stabbed to death yesterday morning after successfully cornering a fleeing suspect.

Senior police yesterday paid tribute to veteran Police Dog Carts, who was raised by police and named after murdered officer Constable David Carty.

Carts and his handler Senior Constable Brett Williams, were called to Corrimal Surf Life Saving Club north of Wollongong just after 3am yesterday following reports of a break in. Two offenders allegedly fled the scene when police arrived, with officers apprehending one of the men. The second alleged offender, an 18-year-old Balgownie man, fled and was chased by Carts into nearby bushes and cornered.”It will be alleged Police Dog Carts was stabbed with a sharp implement and later died in a veterinary hospital from his wounds,” a police spokesman said yesterday. “On this occasion, Carts was not wearing a vest as there was no indication of those people on the premises having any weapons.”

Special stab proof vests were brought in after Police Dog Titan was stabbed to death three years ago but Carts was not wearing one because it was believed the alleged offenders were unarmed.

Titan was the first police dog to be stabbed in the line of duty. His killer Luke Graham Curtis was last year sentenced to seven years jail over the killing.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Benson said Carts had served NSW Police with honour and in his final act had secured the arrest of an alleged offender.

“Without doubt he served with honour, he has performed his task, that was what he was trained for and tragically he has died,” Supt Benson said.

He said Carts death also highlighted the terrible loss of Constable Carty who was murdered at Fairfield in 1997.

“The death of David Carty still lives on in all our memories and whether it is this incident or any other, it is just the nature of police work,” Supt Benson said.

Carts’ first handler Sen-Constable David Williamson last year paid tribute to the special connection between his charge and Constable Carty when he took Carts to a memorial service.

Both alleged offenders were charged with aggravated break and enter and take conveyance without consent of owner.

Carts‘ alleged killer was also charged with kill or seriously injure animal used for law enforcement and use weapon to resist arrest. He was refused bail and will face court today.

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Police Dog FIDEL

New South Wales Police Force

Event  18 October 2008

Died  20 October 2008

Accident – misadventure

Location of accident:

Ode’ to Police Dogs – Will we leave a pawprint ?

Thomas James ” Jim ” BURKE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 5337

Rank:  possible Sergeant 1st Class

Stations:  Petersham

Born:  ?

Died  10 October 2014

93 old

Funeral  Friday  17 October 2014

With regret I advise the death of Thomas James (Jim) BURKE, 93 old, former Regd. No. 5337, an Unattached Veteran Member of the RPA.

Jim passed away on 10/10/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10.30am on Friday 17th Instant at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 4 Bennett Street, WENTWORTHVILLE.

BURKE, Thomas James (Jim)

Died Friday 10.10.2014 after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Berry (deceased). Loved father of Maureen and Eileen. Adored grandfather of Matthew, Tim, Braeden, Aston and Leighton.

Aged 93 years Forever in our hearts

Mass of Christian Burial for THOMAS BURKE will be offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, cnr. Bennett Street & Garfield Road, Wentworthville on Friday, 17th October, 2014 at 10:30 am.

Following the Mass the cortege will proceed to Pinegrove Cemetery, Kington St, Minchinbury for burial.

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Funerals

Published in The Daily Telegraph on 15/10/2014

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John George FOSTER

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  10634

Rank:  ?

Stations:  ?

Born:  ?

Died  12 October 2014

80 old

late of Bonny Hills

Funeral Monday  20 October 2014, 10am

a Veteran Member of the Mid North Coast Branch of the RPA.

John passed away on 12/10/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Monday 20th Instant at Lake Innes Crematorium and Lawn Cemetery, Phillip Charley Drive, PORT MACQUARIE.