David worked tirelessly to improve relationships between Police and the Aboriginal people and he was extremely proud that his father was a Black Tracker in the Walgett area in the 1940s.
I thank David for his Service and dedication to his people and the NSW Police Force.
May you forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
Mark Douglas LAVERS
| 12/08/2020
Mark Douglas LAVERS
AKA ?
Late of Jamberoo, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 170
NSW Police Uniform # 8148
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 19430
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on 19 January 1981 ( aged 22 years, 8 months & 18 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 6 April 1981 ( aged 22 years, 11 months & 5 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 6 April 1986
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 July 1995
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( skipped )
Inspector – appointed ? ? ? ( skipped )
Chief Inspector – appointed 14 September 2003 ( Section 66 ) – appointment confirmed on 10 November 2003
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: 5 December 2020 ( tentative )
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Our deepest condolences to his wife, Chris Lavers, and family.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Inspector Ken McDonald presenting a Presentation Board to Retired C/Inspector Mark Lavers at the Send Off with Chris Lavers to the right.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Inspector Ken McDonald presenting a Presentation Board to Retired C/Inspector Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 C/Insp Brian Wyver speaking of Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 Retired C/Insp Mark Lavers at the Send Off.
Mark LAVERS – Leaving Wollongong Police Station, for the last time, as a Chief Inspector of NSWPF, with his wife.
Mark LAVERS – Officially an Old Bastard with his Government ‘Seniors Card’
Student missing off City Beach in Wollongong
MICHELLE HOCTOR
A massive search-and-rescue operation has been launched after a Saudi Arabian student went missing during a late-night swim at City Beach in Wollongong.The University of Wollongong student was on a night out with friends to celebrate his 25th birthday when he and two others went for a swim at 2am today.Wollongong Police Inspector Mark Lavers said the friends entered the surf just south of the City Beach Function Centre and became caught in a rip.
March: Liberian refugee missing off City Beach Two managed to return to shore, however the 25-year-old was dragged south by the current. “The missing person was hit by a couple of heavy waves,” Insp Lavers said. His friends last saw him 30m offshore, opposite the WIN Entertainment Centre. Last month a 19-year-old Liberian refugee, Patrick Koffa, vanished at the same beach while swimming with friends at night. He was caught in a rip after entering the water about 9pm on March 8. His body was retrieved from the water a week later about 300m from where he was last seen. Today’s search resumed at 7am, although the continued rough conditions have complicated the search and delayed the arrival of the PolAir helicopter. Insp Lavers said a police motorbike would be brought in to scour the beaches while PolAir and the Water Police would search the ocean. “We are hoping the weather will clear because visibility is a bit ordinary because of the swell,” Insp Lavers said. The 25-year-old has been in Australia for six months and lives at the University of Wollongong’s International House. A group of about eight friends were keeping a vigil at the beach this morning.
A POLICEWOMAN was killed and her fiancé and colleague seriously hurt after a head-on collision yesterday – just 24 hours after the couple were engaged.
Wollongong Constable Elise Krejci and her partner Senior Constable Brett Wright were returning from a week-long family holiday with Officer Wright’s three children when the crash occurred at Cataract, south west of Sydney.
Colleagues of the couple were the first emergency workers at the scene after their car slammed into another vehicle in heavy rain about 1.30pm yesterday.
Constable Krejci, 31, died at the roadside, while Senior Constable Wright was released and airlifted to Wollongong Hospital in a serious condition with spinal injuries.
The three children – aged 7, 10 and 13 – escaped with minor injuries.
Grieving colleagues said today the couple had been engaged only two days ago and were due to return to work this morning.
Many of the couple’s workmates were unaware they were engaged until after the accident.
The death of the popular young officer has rocked the Wollongong command, where Constable Krejci’s sister, Anna, also works.
Inspector Mark Lavers said the couple had been on a week-long family holiday and were returning home when the crash occurred.
“They were engaged two days ago,” Insp. Lavers said.
“They got the ring in the safe (here at the police station).
“We will have to give it back to her sister today, I suppose, or her father.”
Insp. Lavers said colleagues were shattered by the death.
“She (Elise) is a lovely girl. She has been with us for three years since she was on probation,” he said.
“Her sister also works here.
“A lot of people had worked with her and a lot of people are upset.”
Insp. Lavers said the couple’s Holden Commodore hit a patch of water on the road and aqua-planed before slamming into the side of on oncoming Ford Fiesta on Picton Rd.
The male driver of the Ford, a 23-year-old Leumeah man, suffered hip, leg and facial injuries and was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
His female passenger was taken to St George Hospital in serious condition with multiple injuries. Insp. Lavers said highway patrol colleagues of the two officers were the first at the scene.
He praised the professionalism of officers, who immediately realised their colleagues were involved.
A police Chaplin and psychologist were counselling officers.
Police from the Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and inquiries into the cause of the collision were continuing.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to police to contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Police are searching for a 10-year-old Bellambi girl who went missing on Saturday from a house in Wollongong. Tia Marie Hammond was last seen playing with her 12-year-old brother in the front garden of a family friend’s house on Corrimal St.At about 8.30am, Tia’s mother looked out the window to check on the children but was told by her son that Tia had ridden off on her pushbike. The mother hoped Tia would return home but after she failed to do so yesterday, she contacted police, said Wollongong police duty officer Inspector Mark Lavers.
Insp Lavers said two young girls said they saw Tia and another woman getting into a taxi on her street – Waley Ave, Bellambi – between 7pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, but he said this sighting was unconfirmed.
“At this stage we are reviewing CCTV footage from the (Crown St) mall,” Insp Lavers said.
“It could have been that she has been caught on CCTV, and we will also check her usual hang-outs, particularly the (Wollongong) youth centre.
“Tia is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, 150cm tall with a solid build and wavy shoulder-length brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a blue adidas jacket with three white stripes down the front, black Nike shorts and black and white slip-on shoes.
Police are concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who has any information on Tia’s whereabouts to contact Wollongong police on 4226 7899 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Wollongong Local Court today charged with a home invasion at Mangerton.
Chief Inspector Mark Lavers from Wollongong police says two men entered a house in Woodlawn Avenue at 5:00pm AEST yesterday armed with a baseball bat and a machete.
“They have entered the premises and demanded money. When no money was forthcoming, the males have left the premises with the victim’s mobile phone,” he said.
“A description of the white van used by the offenders was circulated by police radio. A short time later the pair was stopped by Lake Illawarra police in the vicinity of Primbee bypass.”
They were arrested and charged with the home invasion.
The 20-year-old man from Warilla was refused bail, while a 50-year-old man also from Warilla has been given conditional bail to appear in Court on October 7.
A serial child rapist who went on the run yesterday just hours after being released from jail has been nabbed near a Wollongong beach, south of Sydney, by an off-duty policeman.
Raymond Barry Cornwall breached his strict bail conditions yesterday evening, just half an hour after parole officers left him at his approved accommodation.
The 52-year-old was released from Sydney’s Long Bay jail on appeal after serving a 14-year sentence for four sexual attacks on females aged between 13 and 23, who he held at knifepoint.
He was due to undergo a program for sex offenders in jail for eight months, but the Court of Appeal overturned that Supreme Court ruling yesterday.
An off-duty officer recognised Cornwall this morning while jogging at Stanwell Park Beach, in north Wollongong, and approached him.
He called police, who arrested the sex offender about 8:00am (AEDT).
Under his 26 release conditions, Cornwall had to be supervised by parole officers, inform them of his movements, be at his address between 9:00pm and 6:00am (AEDT), and wear an electronic monitor on his ankle.
But the anklet was not fitted with GPS monitoring, so authorities were unable to find him before he removed it.
He was also ordered to accept psychiatric treatment, including anti-libidinal medication, and avoid public places regularly frequented by children.
Inspector Mark Lavers says Cornwall poses a potential risk to the public due to his behaviour.
“He’d removed his anklet so he’s breached his home detention order so he was therefore wanted by us,” he said.
“He’ll be dealt with by probation and parole, and by investigating detectives from Parramatta”.
Cornwall had been on a series of interim detention orders since his sentence expired, while the New South Wales Government applied to have him kept in jail for another five years.
In allowing his appeal yesterday, the court said the judge failed to make a clear finding that a lighter, five-year supervision order would not provide adequate protection.
The court noted Cornwall had undergone sex offender courses in jail.
But the move was condemned by the New South Wales Opposition, which said the Government had not developed the appropriate criteria for courts to decide if sex offenders deserve extended detention periods.
Cornwall is due to face Wollongong Local Court later today.
NSW Police Commissioner Scipione has congratulated the off-duty officer, whose efforts he says were “outstanding”.
“It just shows that police never are really off-duty,” he said.
Police have recovered seven rare monkeys stolen from a wildlife park south of Sydney on the weekend, but they are still looking for an eighth.
The four cotton top tamarins and four pygmy marmosets were stolen late on Saturday night from the park at Helensburgh.
Chief Inspector Mark Lavers says officers found three tamarins in a cage dumped in parkland in Auburn after seizing a car they believed was used in the theft.
“The monkeys were recovered in a fairly cold and distressed condition,” he said.
“They were returned to Symbio who then took them to the vet and a further four monkeys were located by detectives last night, again in the Auburn area.”
The Park’s owner, John Radnidge says the marmosets could have died had police not acted quickly.
“These animals come from a tropical rainforest climate and they need their heat and specialised diets,” he said.
“They were left in a paddock, they were freezing cold, the detectives were so concerned about their well being that they returned them to us at our Helensburgh premises under police escort.”
The four marmosets had been left at a veterinary clinic.
Police have yet to charge anyone over the theft and have asked for public help to find the remaining tamarin.
Detectives can be contacted via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on 29 April 1957?
Probationary Constable- appointed 8 July 1957 ( aged 22 years, 11 months, 12 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1968
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Maitland – Retirement
Service: From29 April 1957? to25 July 1989 = 32 years, 2 months & 26 days Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Thursday 26 July 1934
Died on: Sunday 2 August 2020
Age: 86 years & 7 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 6 August 2020 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Chapel, Pampoolah, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: WT Howard Funerals, 5 Flett St, Taree, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
KEITH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
( 1981 – 1983 ) Technical Support Branch – M.O. Unit ( Method of Operation ),
( 1983 – 1985 ) Darlinghurst ( SenCon ),
( 1985 – April 1992 ) Internal Affairs.
( 1987 ) – Sat for the Sgts Exam.,
( April 1992 – 2 August 1995 ) Parramatta GDs – Sgt ( 18 Division ),
( 3 August 1995 – 1997 ) Internal Affairs – South Region ( Inspector ),
( 1997 – Retirement ) Holroyd District – Merrylands ( 26 Division ) as a Duty Officer – Retirement
Service: From5 July 1971 to8 July 2005 = 34 years & 3 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 April 1997 ( SenCon )
Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct ( Imperial ) Medal – granted 27 July 1976 ( Constable ) – Rescue from a car crash fire
Commissioners Commendation given on 17 March 1996
NSW Police Medal with 4th Clasp – granted 4 June 2003
Born: Thursday 6 May 1954
Died on: Wednesday 29 July 2020
Age: 66 years, 2 months & 23 days
Cause: Parkinsons Disease
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 7 August 2020 @ 1.10pm
Funeral location: Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens North Chapel, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW
Funeral video available upon request
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Liberty Funerals
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2020 )
NORMAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Awards to Police—Royal and Civilian
Royal and civilian awards and trophies were awarded to members of the Police Force and a member of the Police Cadet Corps as indicated hereunder—
Queen’s Gallantry Medal—
Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall;
Senior Constable John William Hayes;
Constable 1st Class Jan Krawczyk.
Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct—
Detective Sergeant 1st Class Reginald Hugh
Stevenson;
Detective Sergeant 3rd Class Ronald Charles Wilson;
Sergeant 3rd Class John Nelson Hobbs;
Detective Senior Constable Paul William McKinnon;
Detective Constable 1st Class Richard John Winston Barber;
Constable 1st Class Paul Owen Davison;
Constable Garry Brian Gilbert;
Probationary Constable Ernest Robert Gallaway;
Constable 1st Class Graham Leonard Pitt;
Sergeant 3rd Class Geoffrey Allan Kinney;
Senior Constable Neville Ronald Whalan;
Detective Senior Constable Aldo Lorenzutta;
Detective Senior Constable Geoffrey Neil McDowell; Sergeant 1st Class Richard Tinto Davidson; Constable Norman William Russell;
Constable Lindsay Reginald Basile;
Constable 1st Class Udo Starkis;
Constable Phillip Robert Baldwin;
Constable 1st Class Terrence Keith Manning;
Constable Michael William Donnelly;
Constable 1st Class Gordon Stewart Henderson;
Detective Senior Constable Michael Geoffrey Christopher Simmons;
Detective Senior Constable Graham Edward Rosetta;
Detective Sergeant 1st Class Ernest Ross Nixon;
Detective Sergeant 1st Class Ross Page Morrison;
Sergeant 3rd Class Rex Kevin Rees;
Constable 1st Class John Peter Sweeney;
Constable Raymond John Clement;
Senior Constable James Ewen Hunter Howatson;
Constable 1st Class Ian Robert Leven.
NSW Police Department – 1976 Annual Report
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 18 August 1995 (No.99), page 4253
NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE SERVICE
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:
Inspector Richard Raymond BAKER, Patrol Commander, Bondi—Chief Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Inspector Phillip Robert JONES, Assistant to the Executive Staff Officer, State Command—Chief Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Inspector Geoffrey Edwards HODGSON, Commander. Internal Affairs Unit, North Region — Chief Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Senior Sergeant Kevin Clive HAYWARD, Patrol Commander, West Wyalong — Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Sergeant Peter David DAWSON, Station Controller, Coffs Harbour — Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Sergeant John Peter SWEENEY, Patrol Tactician, Kogarah —Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Senior Sergeant Timothy John TARLINTON, Station Controller, Albury—Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Sergeant Norman William RUSSELL, Chief Investigator, Regional Internal Affairs Unit, South — Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Sergeant Arthur KOPSIAS, Commander, Investigation Projects Unit, Operations Support Group — Inspector, 3rd August, 1995.
Chief Inspector Alan Douglas LEEK, Patrol Commander, Newtown — Superintendent, 10th August, 1995.
Inspector Ronald Charles SHAW, Patrol Commander, Mascot—Chief Inspector, 10th August, 1995.
Senior Sergeant Brian John GARVEY, District Staff Officer, Personnel, Orana—Inspector, 10th August, 1995.
Senior Sergeant Dennis Peter O’TOOLE, Co-ordinator, Major Crime Squad, North Region — Inspector, 10th August, 1995.
Senior Sergeant John William WHITE, Commander, Confiscation Unit, Operations Support Section, Drug Enforcement Agency, Special Agencies — Inspector, 10th August, 1995.
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 9 July 1973 ( Aged 24 years, 1 month & 1 days old )
Probationary Constable- appointed 12 August 1974 ( Aged 25 years, 2 months & 12 days old )
Constable – appointed 12 August 1975
Constable 1st Class – appointed? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 12 August 1983
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Police Driver Training Unit, ?, Police Rescue Squad – Retirement – 10 February 1994
Service: From 2 July 1973 to10 February 1994 = 20 years, 7 months, 8 days Service
Age at Retirement: 44 years, 8 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement: 26 years, 5 months, 13 days
Awards: National Medal – granted29 March 1991 ( SenCon )
Born: Tuesday 31 May 1949
Died on: Thursday 23 July 2020 @ 2am with family by his side.
Age: 71 years, 1 month & 22 days
Cause: Cancer – Liver & Spine – ( Type )?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 29 July 2020 @ 10am
Funeral location: Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Delhi Rd cnr Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW
Funeral Video available upon request
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is know about this man at the time of publication.
Cal
31 July 2020
Shannon Mark HOLLIBONE
| 12/08/2020
Shannon Mark HOLLIBONE
AKA ?
Late of Coonabarabran, NSW
NSW Goulburn Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 45791
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on ? ? 2009 ( aged 35 )
Probationary Constable- appointed 17 December 2009 ( aged 35 years, 8 months & 11 days )
Constable – appointed 17 December 2010
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 17 December 2014
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: Pre NSWPF – VKG1 Communications Officer from March 1999 ( for 10 years ) as a Civilian.
Auburn GDs ( The Hills LAC ), Castle Hill, VKG ( Police Radio – 9 years ), Mudgee LAC, Western Region – Coonabarrabran LUK ( Lock-up-keeper )( from 18 May 2014 )
Service: From 17 December 2009 to 30 July 2020 = 11 years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system.
Police Commissioners Olympic citation ( 2000 )
Awarded the NSWPF 150th Sesquicentenary pin on 7 November 2012
The Hills Local Area Commanders acknowledgement of Good Police Work – Awarded on 19 May 2010 re Operation Amagula re comprehensive search of Eastern Creek Waste Management facility
NSW Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards – 29 September 2016 –
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
SHANNON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
SHANNONMIGHT LATER BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
The Police Association is extremely saddened at the passing of Senior Constable Shannon Hollibone registered number #45791.
Shannon was attached to the Western Region, working from Coonabarrabran.
After a long battle with cancer Shannon passed away overnight at only 46 years of age, after 11 years of dedicated service. Our thoughts are with Shannon’s partner Nicole, his wider family, friends and his brothers and sisters in blue.
While in care this week Shannon was presented with recognition of his service by both PANSW President Tony King and Commissioner of Police Mick Fuller.
Vale Shannon.
For every start of a journey, there must be an end. His journey has sadly come to an end on earth.
Friends, Family and loved ones are extremely sad and currently grieving as the news of his death was announced.
Shannon Hollibone cause of death is Cancer.
It is with incredible sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our friend and colleague has passed away. Celebrate his life, leave a kind word for him. Friends, Family and Loved ones has poured out their grieve and condolence to honour the passing away of the deceased.
NSW Police Officer Shannon Hollibone calls in to confirm he is cancer free after being diagnosed with bowel, liver and lung cancer and given just four months to live
A copy of the Funeral video is available upon request
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: James Murrays Funerals, 27 Belford St, Broadmeadow, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Previous employment, prior to NSWPF was as a Blacksmith, Prisoner Officer, Bus conductor.
Class 136 – Redfern Police Academy – September 1973 Image from Dennis Clarke
Murray James WILSON
| 12/08/2020
Murray James WILSON
AKA Muzza, Muzz
Late of New Lambton, formerly of Clovelly, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 237H ( Last of the 12 Week classes )
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst # 60629
Regd. # 25674
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Academy on Monday 20 June 1988 ( aged 26 years, 6 months, 15 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 9 September 1988 ( aged 26 years, 9 months & 4 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Anti Theft Unit – Eastern Suburbs District (Bondi)( early 1990s ), Mascot Detectives ( early 1990s ), Broken Hill ( late 1990s ), Inverell, ( Sydney 2000 Olympics at Bondi Beach Volley Ball Venue ) – Disengagement on 26 August 2002
Service: From 20 June 1988 to26 August 2002 = 14 years, 2 months, 6 days Service
Age at Retirement: 40 years, 8 months, 21 days
Time in Retirement: 17 years, 10 months, 10 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours
Born: Tuesday 5 December 1961
Died on: Monday 13 July 2020
Age: 58 years, 7 months & 8 days
Cause: Cancer – Brain. Diagnosed with Stage 4 in early 2019
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 July 2020 @ 1.3opm
Funeral location: Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St, Newcastle, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: James Murray Funeral Directors, Broadmeadow, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
MUZZA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
By all accounts, Muzza was a very laid back character, a great Detective and loved his old Holden EH sedan.
He was, apparently, working for Border Force ( Customs ) since leaving NSW Police Force until recently due to a decrease in quality of life.
WILSON
MURRAY JAMES
“MUZZ”
Passed away peacefully 13th July 2020
Late of New Lambton
Formerly of Clovelly
Aged 58 Years
Dearly loved son of MARGARET and ARTHUR.
Much loved brother of DYANN, STEVE, and JANINE.
Loving uncle and great uncle of JOHN, HEIDI, LAURA, ADRIAN, OLLIE, JEMMA and loved nephew of BILL.
The relatives and friends of MUZZ are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of his Life to be held at Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St., Newcastle this
TUESDAY 21st July 2020 commencing at 1.30pm.
Please ensure that you arrive in time to leave your name and contact details on the attendance record in accordance to the current regulations.
To view the service via live stream go to https://www.jamesmurray.com.au/tribute-centre ( This link is NOT valid. I have contacted the Tribute Centre for the correct link. Cal )
James Murray Funeral Directors
Broadmeadow
0249 611 435
A beautiful service for beautiful, kind, funny and exceptional man. I first spotted Murray in Woolworths in Grafton and thought he was absolutely gorgeous – and he was, inside and out. We became friends but lost touch. We met up again some 20 years later and remained in contact . I was always amazed at what he was up to – he led such an interesting life and no doubt impacted on so many in good ways. A life well lived – he was loved by many. RIP Murray, Sally and Grace xx
Sally Rhodes 1 week ago
Murray – we will miss you. Such a beautiful soul. Strong and gentle man. A great friend. All our love, Stephen (Murphy) and Suzie. XXXX
Sue Blatchford 1 week ago
Murray was a man of very high personal and professional standards. He spent his life protecting others, putting the lives and well-being of others before his own. He had a sharp mind and a very dry wit. I will always remember sitting in his TV room filling in my notes while he was watching British Train Journeys. Murray made a statement about the presenter, Saying, ” That block can fight.” I looked at the TV and said, “How do you know that?” Murray said, says, yeah , he’s a really good fighter for sure!” Again l looked at the TV presented and notice the very bright hot pink trousers and fluro green shirt with red shinning shoes and l burst out laughing! I realised he was saying that the presenter had to be a great fighter to wear those clothes and survive. Such was the diversity of Murrays personality. I could honestly say that Murray always emitted a sense of safety and comfort whenever you were around him. It was difficult for him to accept the support as he was such an independent and strong person but eventually forged strong and lasting friendships in the least likely places. I feel blessed to have known him and grateful for the memories. RIP Murray, until we meet again.
Eleanor Poi 1 week ago
An Officer and a gentleman RIP In our prayers always Pete & Kaye Scott
Kaye Scott 1 week ago
Kind at heart, cherished by the heart. Deep in thought, thought of deeply. Explorer, adventure awaits you Murray. May your kindness, and sense of adventure bring you love and light in the next world. God bless love Jodie, Andrew and Andy xox
Jodie Conley 1 week ago
Muz Wilson was undoubtedly the coolest cop I ever met. He had a effortless way about him and was larger than life. That said he cared deeply about his profession and always did the right thing. The world is a lesser place without him in it Critch
Rob Critchlow 1 week ago
Muzza, there are no words that can describe the sadness all your friends and family feel. It would be hard pressed to find anyone who didn’t love and respect you mate, even the many crooks you ushered into the dock! You took me under your wing and were like a big brother when Bondi & Waverley Detectives joined as one, now known as Eastern Suburbs. Many a young Police Officer would later learn from your distinct style. I’ll always remember the numerous Sunday sessions at watering holes around the Eastern Suburbs and the occasional motor bike ride to various locations. A specific memory comes to mind when a few of us travelled by the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Broken Hill (19 hrs) to visit your new digs after you transferred there. Train cattle class wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Nevertheless, you showed us around and we had a ball..! As fate would later have it, we found ourselves living beside one another in Kirra (QLD) opposite the beach for a period of time before you headed up to the Northern Territory for work. You were taken to young. I am sorry that I am unable to attend your funeral service in person. I will be thinking of you, your family and the many memories whilst viewing on line. Rest in peace my friend. Cameron Miller (Burger)
Cameron Miller 1 week ago
RIP Muzza! Gone way too soon. A great bloke, great colleague and a true gentleman. We shared many laughs and work shifts together at Waverley! I’m sure there’s a cold beer or two and an immaculate EH Holden waiting for you in heaven ❤️ God Speed – you will be missed by many Xx
Sue Miller 2 weeks ago
Muzz – your beautiful cheeky smile will be so very missed by so so many xxx
Therese Craner 2 weeks ago
Murray was a great mate we went to South Grafton high school and shared a house in coogee Sydney in the Early 80s he was always fun .We would catch up every few years and fill in the gaps of our lives and what we were all up too in our adult life. He will be missed , he had the most amazing journeys for such a short life ❤❤❤ loved ya Muzz Essy XXX
Esmae Tillman (Law) 2 weeks ago
Mascot Detectives – 1995
Back L to R:
Murray Wilson # 25674[RIP], Terry O’Neill, Ken Yardy, Graham Maranda & Dave Laidlaw # 17809.
Front L to R:
Mark Braybrook, Peter Miller # 17160 – Chief Of Dets [RIP], Deb O’Reilly, Scott Bingham, Natalie Salter & Peter Whalan.
Updated 6 June 2023
Updated 7 January 2024 with Service calculations.
Brian Joseph HETHERINGTON APM
| 12/08/2020
Brian Joseph HETHERINGTON APM
AKA PUNCHY
Late of Matraville, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 039 ( but this Class seem to have Attested on 3 December 1954 & Class 040 Attested on 4 August 1955 )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7951
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 1 February 1955 ( aged 20 years, 6 months, 20 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 February 1966
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 March 1978
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed 15 October 1986
Chief Superintendent – appointed 27 July 1988
Final Rank = Chief Superintendent
Stations: ?, Waverley Detectives ( Det Sgt 2/c ), 16 Division – Eastwood ( Inspector ), Maroubra Detectives (1983)( Insp ), District Commander – North Region – Chatswood (1988)( Chief Supt. ) – Retirement
Service: From? ? Pre Feb 1955? to 30 March 1993 = 38 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted4 November 1992 ( C/Supt )
Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted11 June 1990 ( C/Supt )
Born: Thursday 12 July 1934
Died on: Thursday 9 July 2020
Age: 85 years, 11 months, 27 days
Cause: ?
Event location: Lake Macquarie, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 17 July 2020 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Andrews Catholic Church, Prince Edward St, Malabar, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Botany Cemetery, 12 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW
Grave Location: GL37, General Lawn 37, Position 2303 with his wife – Jessie Elizabeth Hetherington who passed on 8 July 2012
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
PUNCHY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Death message appeared in the Daily Telegraph for Brian John HETHERINGTON – Born 1934.
No reference in the advert about NSW Police though.
Date listed: 15/7/2020HETHERINGTON, Brian Joseph
12.7.1934 – 9.7.2020
Late of Matraville
Dearly beloved Husband of Jessie (dec).
Much loved Father to Patricia, Tony, Vicki, Michael and Robyn.
Loving Grandfather to his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
A Requiem Mass will be held at St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Prince Edward St Malabar, Friday 17 July 2020 at 11.00am. Following the Mass the cortege will proceed to the Botany Cemetery.
Publication: The Daily Telegraph
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It is with sadness that I let people know that my dear father-in-law Retired Chief Superintendent Brian (punchy) HETHERINGTON passed away on Thursday 9th July at Lake Macquarie. He would have turned 86 yesterday. He joined the NSW Police in 1954 and Retired in 1993.
Message from daughter-in-law Julie ( via another source ).
Waverley Detectives – Brian Hetherington – Front row – 3rd from left
The below photos are tagged with the name Brian HETHERINGTON in Getty Images.
Others, who know Brian, can verify or deny that these photos are of our man.
Escape.Const First Class Brian Hetherington, one hand swathed in a bandage, climbs into an ambulance taking him to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital after today’s Glebe Court House escape. He had his service revolver stolen from him in the struggle. August 1, 1986. (Photo by Alan Gilbert Purcell/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Brian Hetherington, Detective, at Maroubra Police Station… Inspector Hetherington…cleared in an investigation. November 22, 1983. (Photo by Paul Matthews/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Brian Hetherington, Detective, at Maroubra Police Station… November 22, 1983. (Photo by Paul Matthews/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Brian Hetherington, Detective, at Maroubra Police Station… November 22, 1983. (Photo by Paul Matthews/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Brian Hetherington, Detective, at Maroubra Police Station… November 22, 1983. (Photo by Paul Matthews/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Kenneth John BUCKLEY
| 12/08/2020
Kenneth John BUCKLEY
AKA ?
Late of ?
Husband of Marie BUCKLEY who pre-deceased Ken on Saturday 19 July 2015, aged 78.
NSW Redfern & / or Penrith Police Academy Class # 037 – 043
NSW Police Cadet # 1096
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8290
Rank: Commenced Training as Police Cadet on 24 June 1954 ( aged 17 years, 5 months & 21 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 3 January 1956 ( aged 19 years )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 3 January 1967
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?
Service: From 24 June 1954 to? ? ? = ? years Service
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of the 4 square metre rule at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ??? TBA
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 50 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ???
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2020 )
KEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
![<strong>Mascot Detectives - 1995</strong><br /> <strong>Back L to R</strong>:<br /> <a href="https://police.freom.com/murray-james-wilson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Murray Wilson</a> # 25674[RIP], Terry O'Neill, Ken Yardy, Graham Maranda & Dave Laidlaw # 17809.<br /> <strong>Front L to R</strong>:<br /> Mark Braybrook, <a href="https://police.freom.com/peter-kenneth-miller/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Miller</a> # 17160 - Chief Of Dets [RIP], Deb O'Reilly, Scott Bingham, Natalie Salter & Peter Whalan.](https://police.freom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mascot-Detectives-Office-1995-1-510x357.jpg)
