Shane was injured in a helicopter accident and never fully recovered from those injuries. He was living in Lismore when he passed. His funeral was at Bangalow and he was a skilled artist.
Members of Class 145 who Trained at Redfern Police Station between 5 November 1974 – 16 December 1974 but this list does NOT contain the names of the Cadets who were in this Class.
Posted 30 March 2020
Updated 5 February 2024 with Class names
John Maurice O’CONNOR
| 30/03/2020
John Maurice O’CONNOR
AKA Joc
Late of North Ryde, NSW
Father to Peter John O’CONNOR, NSWPF # 19570 or 43974?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 117
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 13493
Rank: Commenced Training at Police Training Centre, Redfern on Monday 28 October 1968 ( Aged 20 years, 1 month, 11 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 9 December 1968 ( Aged 20 years, 2 months, 22 days )
Joc – the repairer of lawn mowers in his spare time.
Senior Sergeant NSW Police
O’CONNOR, John
“Joc”
Friday March 13th 2020
Formerly of North Ryde.
Loving husband to Susan,
father to Peter & Jennifer and
father in law to Kirsty.
Brother to Denis.
Adored Pa to Angus and Ruby.
Aged 71 years
Loved by all.
Prayers for the repose of John’s soul will be held at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church 3a Mary Street Hunters Hill on Monday March 23rd 2020 commencing at 11.00am.
On conclusion the cortege will proceed to Macquarie Park Crematorium.
In John’s memory in lieu of flowers please donate to Police Legacy. A donation box will be available at the Church.
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Family Operated All Suburbs
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Brother to Retired NSWPF Member – Kelly French ( # ????? ) & Brother-in-law to Serving Member Insp. Matt French ( # ????? – Kempsey ).
Paul, unfortunately, was still suffering from work related PTSD – even after Retiring from the NSW Police Force.
He collapsed, at home, whilst suffered a heart attack.
His daughter-in-law, Bree, bravely performed CPR until the Paramedics arrived, who then took over CPR and transported him to Coffs Harbour Hospital however Paul did not respond to the treatment and passed away at the Hospital a short time after arrival.
It is hoped that he did not suffer.
May Thornys family remember the good times and know that they did everything possible when needed.
Thorny ” bled blue ” and being part of the Police Force meant the world to him – as too, did his family – even through the darkest hours.
May Thorny forever Rest In Peace.
Paul THORN & Danielle Williams
Paul giving Plasma at the Blood Bank
Paul James THORN AKA THORNY
Paul James THORN
Date listed: 21/3/202011th March 2020, passed unexpectedly, protecting those he loved until the end, late of Boambee East.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Christine, his adored children Chantel, Bradley and their partners Bhodi and Bree.
A cherished son to Simon and Maureen (dec’d).
Brother to Mark, Kelly and their partners Bec and Matt.
Uncle to Bennett, Logan, Alexis, Mitchell, Jaiden, Taj and Jamie.
Beloved friend to many.
Aged 48 Years
Brothers In Arms Please contact Keith Logue & Sons Funeral Directors for Funeral details.
In lieu of floral tributes donations will be taken for a charity close to Paul’s heart, a collection box will be at the Chapel.
Retired Detective Chief Inspector
NSW Police Force
Loving father & father-in-law of Peter, Karen, Craig & Debbie, Scott & Michel.
Devoted grandfather of Jacqueline, Tiffany, Hollie, Connor & Kaitlyn and
great grandfather to their children.
Forever in our hearts
The Funeral Service for Barry will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church (McKern St) Wentworthville on Friday, March 20th 2020 commencing at 12 midday, after the service the cortege will proceed to Pinegrove Lawn Cemetery.
Leura Memorial Gardens
4784 3399 4751 8000
Constable Barry INGLIS – 1955
PARRAMATTA DETECTIVES
Back Row ( L – R )
W.A. ALLEN # 14367, D. McMILLAN, D.W. WILLIAMS # 14959, I.W. HAMILTON # 10159, K.R. SHEENS # 11044, L. MELCHIOR # 9268, P. MAYGER # 17359
Upon speaking to Bills brother this afternoon, I believe there will be a Police Honour Guard from a local area command, hence medals will be on the agenda.
Wake location: TBA
Funeral Parlour: TBA
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
NABIL ‘BILL’ ELIAS FROM CABRAMATTA POLICE STATION. BANKSTOWN AIRPORT, NSW. ? APRIL 1980
BILLY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Billy, Midnight Elias was a bloody good bloke who was loud, full of laughter and fun to work with in the old Cabramatta / Fairfield days.
May you forever Rest In Peace my friend.
You and your family have my deepest respect and apology for being unable to attend your funeral on Wednesday.
Your mate
‘ Charlie ‘ / ‘Cal ‘
Greg Callander
FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH Constable’s Greg Callander, Bill Elias & Phil Charlier. ALL POLICE FROM CABRAMATTA POLICE STATION. BANKSTOWN AIRPORT, NSW. APRIL 1980
FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH CONSTABLE NABIL ‘BILL’ ELIAS, PHIL CHARLIER AND GREG CALLANDER. BILL ELIAS RUNNING THROUGH THE ‘CHECK LIST’ PRIOR TO OUR FLIGHT.
FLIGHT OVER WESTERN SUBURBS OF SYDNEY WITH CONSTABLE NABIL ‘BILL’ ELIAS, PHIL CHARLIER AND GREG CALLANDER. BANKSTOWN AIRPORT APRIL 1980
Cst 1/c Greg Callander & Constable Nabil Elias at a crime scene in Cabramatta where a couple were menaced by shotgun toting bandits. Around 1980.
Salute’
They gave Bill the keys to a City Bus, Sydney CBD. 2016
Cal & 11.45pm ( Nabil Elias – just isn’t quite dark enough to be midnight ) with the old F100 which we did a lot of shifts in at Cabramatta LAC – NSW Police Force & Fairfield LAC – NSW Police Force back in the 1970’s.
And they even let him at the controls of a train.
David DICKMAN
| 30/03/2020
David DICKMAN
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Penrith Police Academy Class # “possibly” 003 – 006
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5857
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 27 October 1947
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 10 June 1955 (No.57), page 1567
THE undermentioned member of the Police Force to exercise, within the Licensing District preceding his name, the authority conferred by section 63, subsection 1, of the Liquor Act, 1912, as amended by subsequent Acts, from the date specified, viz:—
Cowra.— Constable David Dickman, stationed at Woodstock, vice Constable L. C. G. Keenan, transferred,— from 23rd April, 1955
Cal, I was stationed at Cowra in 1957/58, Dave Dickman was then stationed at Woodstock, our stations were part of the Forbes Police Division.
Used to see a lot of Dave Dickman who was an outstanding fellow and one the nicest persons you would ever meet.
I called him the Gentle Giant because of his size, he had arms like a Brick shit-house and in the 1950;s he was the Australian Champion Axeman.
No chance of a bushfire at Woodstock whilst he was there because he cut all the Bloody Trees down for practise.
I don’t know how many times he won the Axeman championship at the Sydney Royal Show but in the 50’s I think the Axemen turned up just to compete against Him.
RIP Good Friend.
glw
Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 – 1954),
Friday 15 October 1954, page 6
DELAYED INQUEST ON TRUCK TRAGEDY
A man who lost control of a truck descending a hill near Sodwalls on November 7, 1953, died from injuries received when the vehicle ran over his body, Mr. E. B. Watkins, district coroner, found yesterday.
Mr. Watkins was inquiring into the death of Francis James Blewett, who fell from the vehicle as it descended the hill.
Details of the accident were given by William James Wade, welder, of Commens – street, Wallerawang. Wade said that, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, he left Wallerawang in the cab of a truck which contained three other men, Victor Doggett, Horace Fitzgerald and deceased.
They were going to Tarana to pick up some potatoes. Blewett was driving, Fitzgerald was sitting beside him and Doggett was “nursing” Wade.
As the lorry began to descend the hill someone called out ‘ “grab the wheel.” The truck was out of control and Wade grabbed for the wheel. The truck left the road and ran up a bank where it stopped.
Deceased was lying about 20 or 30 yards back and appeared to be unconscious. There were abrasions across his chest.
Wade said he could not get the truck away from the bank and he stayed with Blewett while one of the other men went towards Sodwalls, and one back in the direction they had come.
Blewett appeared to die five or six minutes after the others left.
Const. David Dickman told the coroner of inquiries he had made and of an investigation of the accident scene. It appeared as if the truck struck an embankment on the right hand side, causing the door on the driver’s side to fly open.
Dr. A. L. Langley, Government Medical Officer, detailed superficial injuries to Blewett’s body. However, a post mortem revealed a puncture of the chest wall, extensive fractures of the ribs, a pierced lung which was crushed. Deceased’s spleen was also very badly crushed.
In his opinion death was due to crushed injuries to deceased’s lungs and a ruptured spleen. The injuries were consistent with the wheels of a truck passing over his body.
Brian Cotter, 26, sailor, of the H.M.A.S. Sydney, was charged in Central Court of Petty Sessions yesterday with having assaulted Constable Byron Smith on Sunday.
He also was charged with having behaved in an offensive manner, and used indecent language in Darlinghurst Road on the same day.
The Police Prosecutor, Sergeant R. D. Martin, told the Court police were not sure of the extent of the constable’s injuries, and a further charge might be preferred.
Mr. A. S. Tuncheon remanded Cotter on all charges to August 16, and allowed bail of £20.
Former middleweight boxing champion of the Northern coalfield, Byron Smith, paid a brief visit to Branxton at the week-end. Known better under his nom-de-ring of “Bill Clifford”, Byron is now a member of the metropolitan police force.
Service: From4 December 1972to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: Certificate of Merit, from the Royal Humane Society of NSW, to ProCst ROSE for actions involving a vehicle, crashed, burning at Harden on the 24 February 1974 ( Whilst a Cadet ).
National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1999 ( Sgt )
Born: Wednesday 7 September 1955
Died on: Thursday 21 November 2019 about 10pm
Age: 64yrs 2mths 14days
Cause: Cancer – ( type ?)
Event location: ?, Cairns, Qld
Event date: ?
Funeral date: TBA
Funeral location: Service & Cremation will happen at Mossman, Qld.
Ashes will then be interned in the Remembrance Wall at Harden Cemetery on a date to be notified.
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated – Ashes will be interned in Remembrance Wall, Harden Cemetery
Memorial located at: ?
MICHAEL 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.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 21 September 1979 (No.130), page 4775
ANY person having any claims upon the estate of GERARD PETER JOHNSTON, late of Randwick, who died on 11th January, 1979, must send particulars of his claim to the administrators, Francis Norman Johnston and Kathleen Therese Johnston, c.o. Laurence & Laurence, 54 Carrington Street, Sydney, on or before 4th December, 1979. The administrators will distribute the assets in the estate, having regard only to the claims of which at that date they have notice. Letters of administration were granted in New South Wales on 27th June, 1979. LAURENCE & LAURENCE, Solicitors, 54 Carrington Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000 (D.X. 115).
