Francis Joseph BELL

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Francis Joseph BELL

aka FRANK

Late of George St, Singleton

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ‘ Q ‘ 7173

( pre NSW Police Force current Registered numbering system )

Rank: Mounted Constable

Constable 1st Class

Senior Constable – Retirement – Medically Unfit

Stations: ?, Broken Hill ( Aug 1899 ), Milparinka ( July 1901 ), Gunbar ( Feb 1906 ), Tamworth, Singleton ( Oct 1916 ), Booligal – Waradgery Shire – ( 16 March 1908 as Cst 1/c ) – Retired – Medically Unfit

Service: From 7 March 1898 to 31 July 1917 = 19+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? 1871 near the Lime Kilns near Bathurst, NSW

Died on: Wednesday 8 August 1917

Age: 46

Cause: Asthma

Event location: George St, Singleton, NSW

Event date: Wednesday 8 August 1917

Funeral date: Friday 10 August 1917 during p.m.

Funeral location: Roman Catholic Cemetery, Singleton

Buried at: Roman Catholic Cemetery, Singleton ( unable to find grave on-line )

Memorial located at: ?

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INITIAL ENQUIRY: 12 November 2017

Hello
My name is Jim Betts my mother is Leone Betts , nee Connelly her mother’s father was a mounted policeman shot at booligal nsw approx August 1917 he died 9 th of August 1917 I was wondering if police records show that my great grandfather did exhaust as he is not mentioned on the police honour role my mother is 81 and I have just spent time with her trying to discover some information , anything that police archives does have regarding constable Francis Joseph bell would be appreciated my mum would be very appreciative.

Thanks in advance
Regards Jim Betts

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National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Friday 10 August 1917, page 2

DEATH.

BELL.— At Singleton, Wednesday, 8th August, Francis Joseph Bell, aged 42 years, brother of Mr. Denis Bell, Bathurst.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/158627444

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Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 – 1954), Saturday 11 August 1917, page 4

DEATH OF SEN.-CONSTABLE BELL.

It is with regret we have to chronicle the death of Senior-Constable Francis Joseph Bell, which sad event occurred early on Thursday morning at his residence, George-street.

Only last week we reported that the deceased officer had been retired as, medically unfit as from July 31, and previous to that he had been off duty through illness for some time.

Sen.-Constable Bell, who was 46 years of age, was born at the Limekilns, near Bathurst, and had served in the police at Broken Hill and other parts of this State. He was last quartered at Booligal, out west, and came here thinking the change would benefit his health. The cause of death was asthma, attended with serious complications, which made his case a hopeless one.

He leaves a widow and three Children, two boys of 15 years and 3 years, and one daughter aged 6 years, to mourn their very sad loss.

The late senior-constable was an able and efficient officer, with a large experience of country and during his time of service here made many friends, by reason of his courtesy and his obliging and genial disposition.

Much sympathy is extended to the widow and family.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the R.C. cemetery, all available police officers attending to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed comrade.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/80704212

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Daily Observer (Tamworth, NSW : 1917 – 1920), Friday 17 August 1917, page 4

INTER-DISTRICT NEWS.

SINGLETON.

The death has occurred of Senior constable Francis Joseph Bell. He was recently retired as medically unfit, and previous to that he had been off duty through illness for some time.

Senior constable Bell who was 46 years of age was born at The Lime Kilns, near Bathurst, and had served in the police at Broken Hill and other parts of this State.

He was last quartered at Booligal, and came here thinking the change would benefit his health. The cause of death was asthma, attended with serious complications.

He leaves a widow and three children.

The late senior constable was an able and efficient officer, and during his term of service here made many friends. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and family.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/103742745

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http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82001842?searchTerm=%22francis%20joseph%20bell%22&searchLimits=

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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Wednesday 27 May 1908 (No.61), page 2876

THE Bench of Magistrates assembled in Petty Sessions at Booligal have this day appointed First Class Constable Francis Joseph Bell to be Bailiff of the Small Debts Court Booligal.

JOS. J. HARRIS, J.P.,

For Bench of Magistrates. Court-house, Booligal,

21st May, 1908.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article226908153.txt

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Patrick Eneas GLEESON

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Patrick Eneas GLEESON

AKA Peter

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 9823[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 31 October 1960

Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 October 1966

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 4 February 1977

Stations: ?, Tamworth – Retirement

Service: From ? ? pre October 1960? to 4 September 1987 -= 36 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )

Born: 18 November 1930

Died on: Sunday 14 January 2018

Age: 87

Cause: Long Illness ?

Event location: Nioka, Tamworth Hospital

Event date: 14 January 2018

Funeral date: Friday 19 January 2018 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Mary Help Christian Church, 3 Telfer Road, Tamworth

Buried at: Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens, Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth

Memorial located at: ?

[alert_yellow]PATRICK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO

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Funeral location:

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GLEESON, Patrick Eneas “Peter” Peacefully at Nioka, Tamworth Hospital 14th January, 2018 After a long illness

Dearly loved husband of Gwen (dec’d) and loving partner of Maureen.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme, Paul & Lesley, Colin (dec’d) and Michael.

Adored grandfather of Luke, Leah & Ryan and Amanda & Nicole and

great grandfather of Elsie & Amelia. Brother of Joan, Brian (dec’d), Marie, Kath, Fay (dec’d), Bruce (dec’d) and Colleen.

Aged 87 Years

The family and friends of PETER are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Hillvue Road South Tamworth commencing at 10.00am, Friday 19th January, 2018.

Following the Mass, the cortege will proceed to the Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens, Gunnedah Road, Tamworth Entrusted to the care of SHAUN HAMILTON FUNERALS 125 Marius Street, Tamworth 6766 1966

Published in The Northern Daily Leader on Jan. 17, 2018

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Allen SHAW

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Allen SHAW

Late of Boolaroo, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Redfern Police Academy – Class 078

Regd. # 9326

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 6 April 1959 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable – appointed 1 June 1959 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 27 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 June 1965

Senior Constable – appointed 1 June 1969

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 September 1974

Senior Sergeant – appointed 26 October 1984

Senior Sergeant – Retirement

Stations: ?, North East District, Belmont, Muswellbrook – Retirement

Service: From 6 April 1959 to 2 May 1993 = 34 years, 26 days Service

Age at Retirement: 55 years, 5 months, 27 days

Time in Retirement: 24 years, 8 months, 11 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1st Class )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1st Class )

Born: Friday 5 November 1937

Died on: Saturday 13 January 2018

Age: 80 years, 2 months, 8 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 18 January 2018 @ 1pm

Funeral location: The Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield

Buried at: Cremated – Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield

Grave approx. location:

GPS Co-Ord: ( approx ) -32.80754381293359 151.65178738413087

Memorial located at: ?

Allen SHAW # 9326 - Grave

ALLEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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SHAW, ALLEN

Late of Boolaroo

Passed away peacefully 13th January 2018

Aged 80 years

Dearly loved husband of COLEEN.

Much loved father and father-in-law of JOHN and ELLEN, JODIE and SCOTT, and GEOFFREY.

Loving Poppy and Grandpop to their children.

The Family and Friends of ALLEN are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in The North Chapel of the Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield on Thursday 18th January 2018, Service commencing at 1.00pm.

Published in The Newcastle Herald on Jan. 17, 2018

“Served the community as a good Police Officer for many years, and will be remembered for that and as a good golfer and good friend. Our condolences to Colleen and family, our thoughts will be with you on this sad occasion.”

-John & Margaret Tripp

Edmund LAWLESS

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Edmund LAWLESS

Late of “Fishburton”, Balaclava-road, Marsfield

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ????

Rank: Constable – 1866,

Senior Constable – appointed ? April 1870,

Senior Sergeant – pre 10 January 1883,

Sub Inspector – January 1883,

Inspector – 1 April 1893,

Inspector – Retirement – 1899

Stations: London Metropolitan Police – Bow St Station, E. Division ‘Sergeant’ ( England ) – Resigned – moved to Victoria, Australia.

Victoria Police Force – ( about 1852 ) Sergeant – Resigned.

NSW Police ( from 1866 ), Parramatta St Station ( April 1870 ),

Regent St ( 2 Division ) Constable to Sub Inspector,

Christchurch Police Station ( Jan 1890 ),

Redfern ( Sub-Division of 2 Division at the time )( 7 Division ) – OIC as Sub Inspector 1891, Inspector – 18 August 1893. Left Redfern in 1899

Service: From ? ? 1866 to 31 January 1899 = 33+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? 1828, Salisbury, England

Died on: Wednesday 1 January 1902

Age: 74

Cause: heart disease and dropsy

Event location: ‘The Fisherton’, Balaclava Rd, Marsfield

Event date: Wednesday 1 January 1902

Funeral date: Thursday 2 January 1902 about 3pm at ‘The Fisherton’

Funeral location: ?

Funeral performed by: Rev. Charles Baber of Church of England, Epping

Buried at: Field of Mars Cemetery, Quarry Rd, Ryde

Church of England Section B 1016

FOM – CENG -B – 601 – 1016

Memorial located at: ?

INSCRIPTION:<br /> In Loving Memory of my Dear Husband Edmund LAWLESS who died 1st January 1902 aged 74 years.<br /> For ever with the Lord.<br /> also Marion LAWLESS wife of above.<br /> Born 18th Dec. 1846, Died 30th Jan 1948<br /> in her 100th year.<br /> The Lord is my Shepherd.<br /> also Letitia Charlotte LAWLESS<br /> Daughter of above<br /> Died 7th Dec. 1949<br /> — **INSCRIPTION:**
In Loving Memory of my Dear Husband Edmund LAWLESS who died 1st January 1902 aged 74 years.
For ever with the Lord.
also Marion LAWLESS wife of above.
Born 18th Dec. 1846, Died 30th Jan 1948
in her 100th year.
The Lord is my Shepherd.
also Letitia Charlotte LAWLESS
Daughter of above
Died 7th Dec. 1949

[alert_yellow]EDMUND is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO

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Approximate location of grave:

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There is a Marriage, in Victoria, Australia, in 1855 in the Victoria Marriage Index with “Might” be him – but I can’t access those records.

“POSSIBLY” GOT MARRIED ON 16 September 1869 to Marian ROBERTSON from Wollongong. See article.

NSWBDM – MARRIAGE

Registration number 7627/1895

Groom’s Family Name LAWLESS

Groom’s Given Name(s) EDMUND

Bride’s Family Name(s) COLLIER

Bride’s Given Name(s) MARGARET M

District REDFERN

NSWBDM – DEATH

Registration number 2915/1902

Father’s Given Name(s) EDMUND C

Mother’s Given Name(s) SUSAN

District RYDE

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Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 – 1923),

Friday 3 January 1902, page 3

THE LATE INSPECTOR LAWLESS.

The funeral of ex-PoIice-inspector Lawless, who died on Wednesday, aged 74, took place yesterday at the Field of Mars Cemetery. The cortege moved from the deceased’s Into residence, “The Fisherton,” Marsfield, about 3 o’clock, and was followed by a large concourse of mourners in vehicles and on foot.

A short service was held at the residence by the Rev. Charles Baber (Church of England), who also officiated at the grave.

The chief mourners were Mr. Edmund Lawless, Mr. Frank Lawless, Miss Letitia Lawless, and Miss Marion Lawless.

Among those present were: Inspector Potter (representing the Inspector-General of Police). Inspector Bell, and Sub-Inspector Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Crandon, Mrs. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Pettitt, and Messrs. Crabbe, Aitken, W. Chaffer, Nicolls, Beverley, Puckren, Kincott, Sparrow, Scott, G. Pettitt, Morrison, senr., A. Morrison, and others.

The late Inspector Lawless for some nine years before his retirement from the police force of New South Wales, was in command of the Redfern Division, now known as No. 7, in the charge of which he was succeeded by Inspector Garland.

Inspector Lawless retired some two years ago on pension, and removed to Marsfield. Up to that time he was one of the oldest police officers In the State.

Originally he joined the London police, in which he attained the rank of sergeant.

About 1852 he came to Victoria, where he also held a sergeant‘s rank in the Victorian police force.

In 1866 he joined the New South Wales police as a constable, and gradually rose in rank until, in 1883, he became an acting sub-inspector.

In April, 1893, he was made an Inspector.

Altogether, the deceased was connected with No. 2 Police Station for 25 years, in addition to nine years’ service in the Redfern district.

He leaves a widow and seven daughters and two sons.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/237346941

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Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 – 1950),

Saturday 4 January 1902, page 10

MARSFIELD.

DEATH.— Mr. Edmund Lawless, of Balaclava-road, Marsfield, died at his residence on the afternoon of New Year’s Day, and was buried on Thursday afternoon at the Field of Mars General Cemetery. The cause of death was heart disease and dropsy from which the deceased who was 74 years of age had been suffering for some time past. He leaves a widow and large family.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/86201137

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Inspector Edmund Lawless
Born: 1828 England
Died :1 January 1902
Resting Place: Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde NSW

This is a transcript from the Sydney Morning Herald dated 3 January 1902

DEATH OF INSPECTOR LAWLESS.

A VETERAN POLICE OFFICER.

Inspector Lawless, who had been connected with the New South Wales police force for over 30 years, but retired two years ago owing to ill-health, died at his residence, The Fisherton, Balaclava-road, Marsfield, on Wednesday, at the age of 74 years.

Before coming to the colonies Mr. Lawless was attached to the London Metropolitan Police, and was stationed at Bow-street station, E. division. He held the rank of sergeant, in which capacity he was on duty at the International Exhibition 1851. The following year Mr. Lawless resigned from the London police and went to Victoria, where he joined the local force.
He was afterwards appointed as a sergeant, and retained that position until the gold rush broke out, when he resigned and interested himself in mining matters.

About two years later Mr.Lawless joined the New South Wales police force, and was attached to No.2 division, where he rose from the lowest rank to that of sub-inspector. During the year 1891 he was placed in charge of Redfern division, which was then a subdivision of No.2, but which subsequently became a division in itself.

In April, 1893, he was appointed an inspector, but remained at Redfern until 1899, when he retired. Since that time he has resided at Marsfield. The late Inspector Lawless was a man who was highly respected, and who gained the confidence of the public and the men who
served under him.

The deceased gentleman leaves a widow, two sons, and seven daughters.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde. The Rev. Charles Baber, of the Church of England, Epping, held a short service at the house and also conducted the service at the grave side. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of personal friends and police officials.

The chief mourners were Mr. Edmund Lawless, Mr. Frank Lawless, Miss Letitia Lawless, and Miss Marion Lawless.

Among others who attended were Inspector Potter (representing the Inspector-General of Police), Inspector Bell, Sub-inspector Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Crandon, Mr. and Mrs.Robertson. Mrs Pettitt, Mrs.Bell, and Messrs. Nicolls, Chaffer, W. Chaffer, Aitken, Crabbe, Puckren, Kincott, Scott, George Pettitt, Morrison, sen , Andrew Morrison, and Aldermen Beverley and Sparrow.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14446884

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Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909), Wednesday 17 August 1898, page 2

SUNDAY TRADING.

Inspector Edmund Lawless proceeded against Thomas Oates at the Redfern Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Smithers, S.M., for selling liquor on Sunday, at his premises, Man of Kent Hotel, Redfern and Morehead streets. Accused was ordered to pay a fine of £2, and 5s 6d costs, half of which is to go to the Police Reward Fund.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228451629

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Miss Edith LAWLESS – Daughter

John CONNAUGHTON – Son-in-Law

James BARTON

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James BARTON

Late of Pennant Hills

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ???

Rank: Constable

Stations: ?

Service: From ? ? ? to 19 March 1831 = ? years Service

Awards: ?

Born: ? ? 1800?

Died on: Saturday 19 March 1831

Age: 31

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: Saturday 19 March 1831

Funeral date: Saturday 19 March 1831

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: St John’s Anglican Cemetery, Parramatta

Funeral Service by: Samuel MARSDEN

Memorial located at: ?

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James BARTON 1283/1831 V18311283 15
[Item 1283 for year 1831, Vol 15]
State Records NSW SR Reel No. 5003
Register of Baptisms, Burials and Marriages
Registry Vol. Nos: 11-16 Part

Pages 30 and 31, Burials in the Parish of Saint John, Parramatta
in the County of Cumberland in the Year 1831

Name: James Barton
Abode: Pennant Hills
When Buried: 19 March 1831
Age: 31 years
Ship’s Name: —
Quality or Profession: Free, Constable
By whom the Ceremony was performed: Samuel Marsden

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James BARTON 9504/1831 V18319504 2C
[Item 9504 for year 1831, Vol 2C]
AO Reel No: 5001
Register of Baptisms, Burials and Marriages
Registry Vol Nos: 1-2

Page 487 Year 1831

Date of Burial: March 19 1831
Names: James Barton
Abode: Parramatta
Age: 31
Quality or Profession: Constable
Where Ceremony Performed: Parramatta
Where Registered: St. John, Parramatta

1830. Mentioned in dispatches as having been dismissed for repeated drunkenness. HOWEVER
1831. Profession at time of death, Constable
1832. In SMH, Wills and Estates. James was still mentioned as a Constable, Parramatta and left an estate of nearly 10 pounds.

I was previously looking for a James BURTON but tried a different spelling. Over to you if you can find out more.

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John Thomas O’BRIEN

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John Thomas O’BRIEN

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 2815

( this Regd # pre-dates the current numbering system which commenced on 25 February 1915 )

Rank: Mounted Constable – appointed 4 October 1876

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 June 1878

Stations: ?, Muswellbrook ( 1877 – Sept 1880 ), Cessnock ( 1880 ), Cooranbong ( 1884 ), Coonamble ( 1886 ), Lochinvar ( 1888 ), possibly stationed at Greta ( 1891 ), Lockup Keeper at Paterson, Mulbring and Forster. At the time of his death he was stationed at Raymond Terrace.

Service: From 4 October 1876 to 31 May 1906 = 29+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 13 October 1845 @ Menangle, NSW

Died on: Thursday 31 May 1906

Age: 60

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: Outside Raymond Terrace Court

Event date: Thursday 31 May 1906

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: Pioneer Hill, Raymond Terrace Historic Cemetery, Elizabeth Ave

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

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Funeral location: TBA

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Dear people. This is a VERY long post about Mounted Constable John Thomas O’BRIEN and his time line. Born 1845, died 1906.

I put it up because of the entry in 1883. This was not just a normal sitting on the last day of the Court at Cooranbong for the time being. After all proceedings had been dealt with, it would appear that it was a ‘set up’ by a number of Magistrates, JP’s and persons of note who were present at the end of Court proceedings at which Constable O’Brien was giving evidence. These other Magistrates etc would not normally have been in the one place at the same time.

At the time of his death he had a wife and 6 children ( his second wife ) to which she was paid a ‘gratuity‘ of 240 pounds to pay for funeral expenses. His second wife died September 1906 at Picton 4 months after John. He had about 8 children with his first wife whom had died then married his second wife.

I have NEVER seen/found a testimonial given to a serving Constable under such circumstances as a transfer.

His stations included Muswellbrook, Cessnock, Coonamble, Cooranbong, Lockup Keeper at Preston, Lochinvar, Mulbring and possibly Forster. At the time of his death he was stationed at Raymond Terrace.

1845.
John Thomas O’Brien, born 13/10/1845, Menangle, New South Wales to Irish born parents both of whom were born County Limerick, Ireland.
1876
John Thomas O’Brien – Appointment to Mounted Police NSW 4 Oct, 1876. Registered No. 2815. Height: 5ft 7inches. Eyes: Hazel. Hair: Dark. Complexion: Dark. A Native of: N S Wales Married or Single: M. Calling: Timber Dealer. Religion: R C. Appearance: Good. District: North East. Date of Apptmt: 4 Oct, 1876 Rank: Constable. Remarks: 1st Class 1/6/78
1877
Stationed at Muswellbrook, NSW. (Trove court notices)
1878
1/6/1878. Promoted to Constable 1st Class
1880
Stationed at Cessnock, NSW. (Trove court notices)
1883
An extract from Maitland Times 1883 regarding Const John Thomas O’Brien on the final day of the 2 week sitting of the CPS Cooranbong, who gave evidence on a couple of matters.
Before the court adjourned, and whilst the magistrates were still on the bench, between four and five p.m., the Police Magistrate presented to Constable John Thomas O’Brien a very handsome gold watch and chain (Burton make and Indian turned), which had been sent after Mr.O’Brien by the people at Cessnock, where he had lately been stationed, in recognition of had lately been stationed, in recognition of his services there. The watch and chain, valued at £34 sterling, were accompanied by a suitable address.-

The Police Magistrate (Mr. Beeve), in presenting the watch and chain to Constable O’Brien, said:
“Mr. O’Brien, the Cooranbong Bench are very happy indeed to see that your services have been so cordially recognised, and so handsomely acknowledged by those amongst whom, at Cessnock, for some considerable time, you discharged your duties as a peace officer. Speaking for myself personally, and feeling sure that I am only expressing the sentiments of my brother magistrates, Mr. Andrew S. Browne and Mr. Thomas Bussell, J.P, I am bound to state that I esteem this portion of Brisbane Water, and the country adjacent thereto, extremely fortunate in having a police officer stationed here, who is at once courteous, fearless, intelligent, and independent-animated (as we think) by a sincere desire to do all his duty, without any wish whatever to go beyond it, We are then more pleased to be the persons chosen to hand you this very beautiful watch and chain, because their value has been, in our opinion, very greatly enhanced through an official permission, given to us by your superiors publicly to make this presentation to you on behalf of your friends at Cessnock. The neatly engrossed address (above referred to) signed on behalf of the inhabitants of Cessnock, by Messrs. Martin Bouffier, Walter C. Green J.P., J, A. Jones, William Stafford, L, C. Kelman, John Gouldsbury, John Doyle, and Michael Carroll, was also handed over to Constable O’Brien, with the watch and chain.
It was as follows: To Constable J. T, O’Brien, Cessnock.
Dear Sir. Hearing that you are about to be promoted to another station we desire to express our regret at your departure. During the period of two years’ and a-half residence amongst us, you have discharged important and frequently very difficult duties, with benefit to the public and much credit to yourself. The representatives of every interest acknowledge that your activity and vigilance have given security and protection. Your exemplary propriety of demeanour has justly gained for yourself and family our respect and esteem. With this intimation of our appreciation of your meritorious conduct, we solicit your acceptance of the accompanying gold watch and chain. Wishing that you, together with Mrs. O’Brien and family, may be prosperous and happy in your new sphere of action. We remain, dear sir, yours sincerely,.
The two assisting magistrates, Mr. Andrew S. Browne, J.P., and Mr. Thomas Bussell, J.P., intimated their hearty concurrence in all that had been said by their chairman, Mr, E. Beeta-
Mr. J. T. O’Brien, in returning thanks to his good friends at Cessnock for the very handsome testimonial just presented to him in their name and in so complimentary a manner by the Bench, desired to say that he could only hope he might long continue to have a just claim to such terms of approval. It would always be his study to do his utmost to gain and to retain the support of the bench at the place at which he might be stationed; and, at the same time, to do his duty, fearlessly and conscientiously, towards the public at large. Whether he could always expect to please everybody by such a course was, of course, another matter. He begged their Worships to have the goodness to convey to the people of Cessnock his very strong sense of the kind feeling which they had been pleased thus liberally to manifest towards him, and to assure them of the very great pleasure it had given him to receive not only that beautiful watch and chain, but the kind address with which that testimonial was accompanied. He confessed he could hardly understand how he could have merited such a distinguished mark of approval from the people of Cessnock during the comparatively short time that he was amongst them, but during that short time he had, he felt bound to say, always driven to discharge his duty. It might have been that in so doing he might have sometimes have given offence to somebody; but if so, he could not help that.
Every policeman had his duty to do, and that duty he was at all times bound to hold himself ready to discharge, without laying himself out to please any person whatever, outside of it. He had made that, at the outset of his service in the force, a rule of duty, and he would always stick to it, he would never let any secondary consideration come between him and what he thought he ought to do. He begged the Bench to transmit to those who had sent him this watch and chain his heartfelt thanks. He would like also, in the same way to send his heartfelt thanks to Messrs. Carroll, Stafford, and Doyle for their friendly aid in assisting him to shift his things to Cooranbong, at his rather hasty removal from his old station, where, it seemed he had still, he was proud to think, so many friends. A similar acknowledgement was also due from him to those ladies at Cessnock, whose kindness and attention to Mrs. O’Brien and their young family on their leaving Cessnock was something it would be quite impossible for him ever to forget. The Court then adjourned until Monday, the 12th November.
1886
Stationed at Coonamble, NSW. Appointed as Clerk of the Petty Sessions.
1891
Possibly stationed at Greeta
1906.
Constable John Thomas O’Brien died 31/5/1906.
Constable John Thomas O’Brien, of Raymond Terrace, dropped dead outside the courthouse there on Thursday, from heart failure. Deceased was a well-known member of the police force of the State, in which he had served for 29 years and four months, and would have been entitled to retire upon his pension in eight months’ time. He had been in failing health for some time, and was just upon 6O years of age. Deceased, who was a smart, efficient constable, leaves a large family. For many years he occupied the position of lockup keeper at Paterson, and had also been stationed at Cessnock, Cooranbong, Mulbring, Lochinvar, and Foster.

From a public member family tree. – Buried at the “Pioneer Hill” Raymond Terrace Historic Cemetery. Burial service by Father Bernard McKierman.

I have sent off an inquiry to the Raymond Terrace Historical Society regarding our above friend and a possible burial site/headstone. Being the weekend, I may not hear for a while.

( Kevin Banister )

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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18955779?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18949636?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18827411?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18918316?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/854578?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/811926?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126625136?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82628805?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137286529?

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164384462?

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Albert Stanley HAMMOND

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Albert Stanley HAMMOND

AKA Bert

Late of Kiama, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7443

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 22 October 1952

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1968

Sgt 2nd Class – appointed 1 March 1976

Inspector – appointed 4 June 1982

Stations: ?, Wollongong Police Stn ( 1965 – 1976 on GD’s and was OIC of BAS Section, The Rocks – Retirement

Service: From ? ? pre October 1952? to 29 June 1986 = 34 years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Wednesday 11 April 1928

Died on: Thursday 23 November 2017

Age: 89 years, 11 months & 21 days

Cause: Injuries sustained in an MVA – driver

Event location: Jervis Bay Rd, South Nowra. Died in Nowra Hospital about 3pm

Event date: Thursday 23 November 2017

Funeral date: Monday 4 December 2017 @ 10am

Funeral location: Parsons Funerals, 34 Belmore St, Wollongong

Buried at: TBA

Memorial located at: ?

BERT is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance*NOT JOB RELATED

Funeral location:

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

In December 2016, Bert had fallen over and broke his leg for which he was an inpatient of Coledale Hospital for about 8 weeks.

On Thursday 23 November 2017, Bert was driving along Jervis Bay Rd, South Nowra, when his vehicle was involved in an MVA whereby Bert hit his head on the windscreen which, ultimately, led to his death. His wife, Beryl, has sustained a broken rib and is resting at home with family.

Bert’s funeral will be held on Monday 4 December 2017 @ 10am at Parsons Funerals, 34 Belmore St, Wollongong, followed by a private burial.

Bert attended the 1st ever BAS Course in Melbourne in 19?? with Dick Brook, Les Austen, Wally Dent & Max Ebrill., Wollongong BAS – ( Breath Analysis Section )

Alexander ALGIE

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Alexander ALGIE

aka Alex and Alec

Late of South West Rocks

New South Wales Police Force

Penrith Police Academy – Class 18

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 6421[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 13 June 1949

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 11 November 1966

Sergeant 1st Class – 17 April 1976

Stations: ?, Young ( Cst – 1954 ), Dorrigo ( Cst – 1954 ), Uralla ( SenCon – 1962 / 1966 ), “possibly” was the last policeman to be stationed at Frederickton ( one manner ) near Kempsey, Temora ( Sgt 3/c – 1967 / 1969 ), OIC – Coffs Harbour ( 1970’s )

Service: From ? ? pre June 1949? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

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World War II

Australian Imperial Force Army

Regiment: 16 Aust. Ord. Am’n Coy. & 2 Aust Adv Amn Depot

Enlisted: Port Moresby, New Guinea on 5 February 1943 Was 18 when he Enlisted but attempted to to tell them he was 21

Attempted to used the DOB 20 Sept 1921 instead of 1923. Employed as a Farmer and was Single

Service # NX152148 Army # N161402

Rank: Private

Embarkation: ?

Next of kin: William Thomas Algie of Cundletown, Taree. His father.

Religion: Roman Catholic

Single / Married: Single

Returned to Australia: Home address: River View, Merriwa, NSW. Was married at time of Discharge and was 22 old. 6′ tall, brown eyes, fair complexion & brown hair. Embarked on 28 January 1943 and Disembarked in Australia on 8 August 1944. Served on continuous Full Time War Service in the CMF from 24 Feb 1942 to 11 March 1943 and then the AIF from 12 March 1943 to 22 Feb 1946 – a total of 1439 day which included Active Service in Australia of 832 days and Active Service Outside Australia for 588 days.

AWARDS RECEIVED: NONE

WAR BADGE CLASS & No.: A266088

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Awards: *Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct – awarded 24 June 1977

* but I can’t find any other mention of this

Born: 20 September 1923, Taree

Died on: Thursday 12 October 2017

Age: 94

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 18 October 2017 @ 11am

Funeral location: Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Gregory St, South West Rocks

Buried at: Arakoon Cemetery, 39 Lighthouse Road, Arakoon, NSW

Memorial located at: ?

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Ian Hodges

October 13, 2017

Retired Sergeant 1st class Alex Algie, reg No. 6421, 94 old of South West Rocks, passed away am Thursday 12 October 2017. Alex played his last game of golf on Saturday. At 94 he was still hitting 100 balls each day, playing golf three days a week and playing off a handicap of 18. Will notify when funeral arrangements are known.

His son who was a serving member of the Commonwealth Police, Canberra, in the late 1960’s.

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Algie, Alexander “Alex”
Passed away 12th October 2017
Aged 94 years

Late of Arthur Street, South West Rocks.

Beloved husband of Betty (dec).

Sadly missed by his children and their families.

Alex’s relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church, South West Rocks on Wednesday 18th October 2017, service commencing at 11:00 am then for burial in the Arakoon Cemetery.

All service personnel are respectfully invited to attend.

ROBERT B WALKER FUNERALS Kempsey Ph 65624329 www.walkerfunerals.com.au

Published in Macleay Argus on Oct. 17, 2017

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The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate.

Thursday 16 December 1954

A welcome is extended to Constable Algie and family who have taken up residence in Dorrigo.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/173099386

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Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW : 1898 – 1955), Friday 11 May 1945, page 4

MILITARY WEDDING.

ALGIE—DUGGAN.

A very pretty wedding, followed by Nuptial Mass, was celebrated at St. Anne’s Church, Merriwa, on Saturday, 28th April, by Rev. Father Casey, when Betty, youngest daughter of Mrs Duggan, and the late Mr. T. Duggan, was joined in holy matrimony to Private Alexander Algie, A.I.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Algie, of Taree.

Besides the immediate relatives, there was a large gathering of friends present at the Church, testifying to the popularity of the young couple. As the bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Vince Duggan, entered the Church, Miss K. Robison, who presided at the organ, played the Wedding March. The choir was present, and during the signing of the register sang an anthem. The bride was charmingly attired in a dress of English satin, and her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of pale pink and white chrysanthemums.

The bridesmaids were Miss Moreen Dowd and Miss Heather Algie (sister of the bridegroom). The former chose for her costume blue net over satin, with a headdress of tulle,, and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums of matching shade. The latter was dressed in a pink lace frock, with matching headdress and carried a bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. The trainbearers were little Coleen and Pat Egan, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Egan. Each was dressed in pink and blue satin, with coronets of net in matching color. The little ones looked charming and, with the bride, were the centre of attraction. The best man was Mr. Ted Duggan, brother of the bride, and Mr. Victor Jones was groomsman.

The reception was held in the School of Arts, where Mrs. Duggan and Mrs. Algie received some sixty guests. Mrs. Duggan chose a smart frock of pink English crepe, with black accessories, and wore a posy, of pale pink roses. Mrs. Algie looked attractive in a suit of grey, trimmed with red, with which she wore black accessories.

Father Casey presided, and the usual toasts were honored. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents.

The honeymoon is being spent at Tuggerah, and the future home of the young couple will be at Taree after Pte. Algie’s discharged from the Army.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107790225 and http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/171983147

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John Phillip WILSON

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John Phillip WILSON

Late of Dubbo

NSW Police Cadet # 0480

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 5648[/alert_yellow]

Rank: NSW Police Cadets – commenced 14 August 1944

Probationary Constable – appointed 26 May 1947

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 May 1963

Inspector 3rd class – appointed 30 September 1977

Inspector – appointed June 1978

Senior Inspector – appointed 20 August 1981

Superintendent – appointed 31 March 1983

Chief Superintendent – appointed pre June 1985

Stations: ?, Dubbo,

Service: From 14 August 1944 to ? ? ? = 41+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – presented 13 November 1984

Born: 20 May 1928

Died on: 19 October 2017

Age: 89

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 25 October 2017 @ noon

Funeral location: Andrews Chapel, Wingewarra St, Dubbo

Buried at: Western District Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo

Memorial located at: ?

[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO

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WILSON John Phillip
Late of Dubbo
Passed away on
19th October 2017
Aged 89 years

Dearly beloved partner of Jean. Loving husband of Margaret (deceased). Loved father & father-in-law of Nick & Jeanette and Elizabeth & James. Cherished “Da” of grandchildren Lewis, Dale, Isabella, Sienna and great grandchildren Charlie, Ethan & Grace.

Dearly loved by his extended family of Steven, Richard, Fiona and their families. A loved brother of David.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend Mr Wilson’s Funeral Service to be held at St
Andrew’s Chapel, Wingewarra Street, Dubbo on WEDNESDAY (25th October 2017) commencing at 12 noon followed by interment at Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Road, Dubbo.

All present & retired police personal are cordially invited to attend.

W Larcombe and Son
FDA Approved
02 6882 3199

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Oct. 21, 2017

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-phillip-wilson&pid=187005909&fhid=31537&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch

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Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 – 1954), Saturday 10 September 1949, page 4

Assault Charge Against Constable Fails

A charge of unlawful assault brought against Constable Maurice George Adams of Dubbo Police, by John Perrln, 69, military pensioner, of Darling Street, was dismissed by Mr. R. A. Kersley, S.M., at Dubbo Police Court yesterday.

Perrin alleged that Constable Adams twisted his arm and tried to shove his face into the bottom of a police motorcycle sidecar when he was arrested on August 23 on an indecent language charge.

Perrin was fined £10 or ten days hard labor on this charge. On another count of using insulting words to Constable Adams and Constable John Wilson, he was fined £3 or six days.

Sergeant Russell Alfred Goggin, of Dubbo Police, said at 12.35 p.m. on August 23, he was at his home lying down when he heard Perrin, who lives near him, calling out in a loud voice about somebody having let a horse into his garden. Perrin swore in a loud voice from 12.35 p.m. until 12.55 p.m., when constables Adams and Wilson in response to a phone call, arrived in a motor cycle outfit and arrested him, the Sergeant added.

Constable Maurice George Adams said that, accompanied by Constable Wilson, he went to Perrin‘s house and heard him using offensive language in a loud voice, accusing the neighbors of letting a horse into his yard. He and Constable Wilson arrested Perrin and took him to the police station.

Perrin, cross-examining Constable Adams, asked, ‘Do you remember saying: ‘I will put the boot underneath you?” Adams: ‘No.’ “Or saying: ‘I will bash your wife across the face’ when you arrested me?’ Adams: “No. I did not say anything at all.” “When you got me into the motorcycle did you ram my head down into the bottom of it?’ Adams: “No.” Have you been a military policeman?” Adams: ” No.”

POLICE EVIDENCE

Evidence corroborating Constable Adam’s statements was given by Constable John Phillip Wilson, who said Perrin was swearing in a loud voice when they arrived at his house.

At the station, Perrin said he wished to charge Constable Adams with assault, Constable Wilson continued. At no stage had he heard Constable Adams utter threats towards Perrin or his wife, nor had be used undue force when arresting him.

Perrin told the court he had found the horse in his garden, and a neighbor had run across the street to Sergeant Goggin‘s house. Shortly after, two policemen arrived and said: ” We are investigating about a horse being in the garden.” He was standing on the back verandah, and one of the policemen said to him: ” I will put the boot underneath you.” When he was arrested his wife said: ” No don’t take him.” The policeman he said, replied: ” I will push your **** face in.”

Perrin denied having used indecent language. Perrin claimed that what he said in front of the Police Station was that he ” was being treated like two German Baths,” meaning that he was not receiving fair treatment. He said the words could have been mistaken for something else. The police advanced another version of his words.

WIFE’S EVIDENCE

Perrin‘s wife, Irene Maude Perrin, said she discussed the presence of the horse in the garden with her husband, but they used low voices which could not possibly be heard in the street. When the policemen arrived, she showed Constable Adams the garden. He came back and grabbed Perrin‘s arm, and said: ” You are coming with me. I’ll put the toe of my boot under you.” “He then twisted my husband’s arm up behind his back,’ Mrs. Perrin said. ” I told him to leave my husband alone, and he said, ‘I will smash your face in for you and I will smack your face.’ He then took my husband out to the side car. He tried to push his head in to the side-car of the motorcycle.

To Sergeant Goggin, Mrs. Perrin said she had not walked to the front gate, and looked up and down the street on several occasions, nor had she called out. ” For God’s sake keep quiet.” She said someone had deliberately led a horse into the garden. Mr. Kersley convicted Perrin of the offence.

ASSAULT CHARGE

Giving evidence in his charge brought against Constable Adams of unlawful assault, Perrin said that when he was arrested, Adams twisted his arms behind his back and tried to shove his head into the floor of the side-car.’ Constable Adams again twisted his arm when he was being taken into the station and caused him considerable pain.

He was later examined by a doctor, Perrin added. Constable Adams denied Perrin‘s statements, and was corroborated by Constable Wilson, who said that if Const. Adams had twisted Perrin‘s arm, he could not have failed to notice it.

The case was dismissed.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131350373

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Lawrence SHIELDS

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Lawrence SHIELDS

aka Laurie

Late of Ocean View Terrace, Tathra and formerly of Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains and originally of Guildford

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 7717[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 3 May 1954

Senior Constable – appointed 3 May 1965

As of the 1969 Stud Book – he had already passed his Sgt 3/c exam

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 7 May 1977

By the issue of the 1979 Stud Book – he had already passed his SenSgt exam

He was ‘out of’ “the job” by the time the 1989 Stud Book was issued

Stations: ?, Guildford Police Citizens’ Boys Club, Merrylands ( 26 Division ),

Service: From ? ? pre May 1954? to ? ? 1984+? = 30+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 6 May 1931

Died on: Sunday 1 October 2017

Age: 86

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 9 October 2017 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Clavering Park Crematorium Chapel, Wolumla

Buried at: Burial at Pambula Lawn Cemetery

Memorial located at: ?

[alert_yellow]LAWRENCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO

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SHIELDS Lawrence
6.5.1931 – 1.10.2017
Late of Tathra and formerly of Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains and originally of Guildford.

Beloved husband of Gwen for 64 years.

Adored father of Lindy, Rennai, Bruce, Tim and Mark (dec’d) and

father-in-law to their partners.

Much loved Pop to his 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Marylin & Gordon, Fred & Norma (dec’d) and Lilian & Bill (both dec’d).

A highly respected Police Officer for over 30 years.

Please direct Funeral enquiries to

John R Whyman
Funeral Services
Bega (02) 6492 4111

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Oct. 7, 2017

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=lawrence-shields&pid=186868219&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch

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Cumberland Argus (Parramatta, NSW : 1950 – 1962), Wednesday 8 August 1962, page 14

Race with the stork

Three police constables ( half of the Merrylands force ) have just completed a race with the stork. Their three babies, all born in Parramatta Hospital, are boys.

Constable Wally Gibson narrowly won the event by two hours from colleague Constable George Marshall. Constable Laurie Shields came a poor third two weeks later. The three mothers and the boys ( all six of them ) are reported to ‘be fit and well’.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131330551

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Biz (Fairfield, NSW : 1928 – 1972), Wednesday 11 December 1957, page 25

WRONGFUL ARREST

CLAIM AGAINST CONSTABLE REJECTED

A Parramatta District Court jury on Friday rejected a claim for damages against a police constable.

Laurence Beresford Tibbles, of Chetwynd Road, Guildford, sued Constable Laurence Shields, of Merrylands, for £1.000, alleging wrongful arrest, assault and malicious prosecution.

Mr. N. Nelson, for Tibbles, said his client had used insulting words when Constable Shields came to his house on December 20 last. Constable Shields had arrested Tibbles ” on the spur of the moment ” knowing that no offence was committed as the words had not been said in a public place, A magistrate in a lower Court hearing had dismissed the charge of insulting words on the grounds they could not be heard in public. and showed ” reckless indifference ” in arresting Tibbles.

Mr. S. Ross, for Shields, said the constable honestly believed an offence had been committed and had acted within his powers.

Judge Cameron Smith ordered Tibbles to pay costs.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189938287

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Biz (Fairfield, NSW : 1928 – 1972), Wednesday 12 October 1955, page 14

BRIBE OFFER TO POLICE

At Parramatta Court of Petty Sessions on Monday a plaster cutter was fined £10 for trying to bribe a police officer, and £3 for

driving an unregistered motor cycle. . He is John Barry Kedwell, 18. of Hassell Street, Wetherill park. : Constable L. Shields, of Merrylands, said that when he and another constable stopped Kedwell, he pulled out some notes, and said. ‘Will £5 do between the pair of you?”

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/195855596

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Broadcaster (Fairfield, NSW : 1935 – 1978), Wednesday 16 March 1955, page 1

FLOOD RELIEF

PUBLIC MEETING AT GUILDFORD

Last Wednesday night a public meeting was convened by Guildford Sub-Committee of Holroyd Council’s Flood Victims’ Fund, held in Guildford School of Arts. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: President. Aid H. Maley; hon, secretary, Aid. O. D. Young; hon. treasurer. Mr. Bob Porter; Mr. Arthur Robinson, president Guildford R.S.L. and Constable Shields, of Guildford Citizens’ Boys Club, completed the executive committee.

After considerable discussion, general opinion of the meeting was that the best method to raise money was by conducting functions. It was decided that it was too late to commence a house to-house collection. Many suggestions were put forward. the three principal ones being, to approach Hoyts Theatres for use of the Regent Theatre for A Sunday entertainment, an evening at Mr. Charlie Davis’s private theatrette, and an open-air concert in Guildford Park.

If any persons have any suggestions that may assist the committee, they are invited to contact the sectary. Ald. O. D. Young, at Guildford Hardware Company, who. with the treasurer, Mr. Bob Porter, will also accept any donations.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/144078584

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