Edric Norfolk Vaux MORRISSET

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Superintendent

Stations:  Bathurst, Maitland,

Goulburn Districts, 1883 – 1887

Born:  22 June 1830  Norfolk Island, NSW

Died:  26 August 1887

Cause:  Illness – Addison’s disease

Age:  57

Funeral:  Sunday  28 August 1887  3.30pm

Buried  Church of England Cemetery, Goulburn

GPS of grave:  -34.74075, 149.74358

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

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

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

BATHURST CIRCUIT COURT.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26.

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE.

NEW MAGISTRATE.

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

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

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

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

Intelligence from Goulburn.

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

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

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

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

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

THE LATE E. V. MORISSET.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Goulburn Herald          Saturday  27 August 1887          page 4 of 8

The late Superintendent Morisset.

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

Thomas James ” Jim ” BURKE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 5337

Rank:  possible Sergeant 1st Class

Stations:  Petersham

Born:  ?

Died  10 October 2014

93 old

Funeral  Friday  17 October 2014

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

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

BURKE, Thomas James (Jim)

Died Friday 10.10.2014 after a short illness.

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

Aged 93 years Forever in our hearts

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

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

Merrylands 9682 4899

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Published in The Daily Telegraph on 15/10/2014

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George Henry SARGENT

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Joined NSW Police on 14 July 1884

Rank:  Constable 1st Class, 1 November 1886

Senior Constable, 1 February 1890

Sergeant 1 April, 1896

Senior-sergeant, 1 December  1903

Sub-Inspector 19 November 1910

Licencing Inspector for the Goulburn District,

O.I.C. Goulburn

Stations:  Darlinghurst ( No. 3 Station ) 1886 – 1903

O.I.C. of Randwick division ( Senior Sergeant )  1903 – 1910

O.I.C. Goulburn district ( November 1910 – September 1913 )

Event  4 December 1912 & 17 July 1913

Push bike accident

Death  7 September 1913

Born  Somersetshire, England, 1862

Age  51

29 years Service

Cause of death – Heart failure

Funeral  9 September 1913,  General Cemetery, Long Bay Rd, Coogee.

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Merle Cecily SARGENT nee Seymour

New South Wales Police Force – widow

widow of Allen Francis SARGENT

91 old

Late of Doonside, NSW

Died  15 September 2014

Funeral 22 September 2014

St John Vianney Catholic Church,

Cameron St, Doonside

Obituary published in the Daily Telegraph on 20 September 2014

William Norman St. John MAULE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘Q’  3939

NSWPF – ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank:  Mounted Constable

Service:  From 6 June 1881  to 8 December 1881   = 6 months Service

Stations: Goulburn ( only six weeks )

Born:  23 October 1853 in England

Died:  Thursday  8 December 1881

Age: 28 old

Cause:  Accident – Thrown from horse – On Duty

Funeral:  Saturday  10 December 1881

Buried: at St Saviour’s Cemetery,

Cemetery St, Goulburn ( opposite the gaol )

GPS of grave:    -34.74095,   149.74291

The Pointer on the below map is the exact point of the grave

NSW Deaths Registration # 4783/1881

On Thursday 8 December 1881, the Mounted Constable who had only been stationed at Goulburn for about six weeks after leaving the Police Depot ( Redfern Police Academy ), was riding his Police Mount with Mounted Constable Pritzler to Mummel ( an area nth west of Goulburn ) to fetch a person suspected to be of unsound mind.

Maule was riding ahead and Pritzler was behind, when Maule‘s horse shied and plunged forward over a log, causing Maule   ( an inexperienced rider ) to lose one of his stirrups.  The horse jumped a second log and Maule lost his second stirrup iron and was unseated and fell with his head violently against a tree.

Maule, unconscious and bleeding from the nose, was later loaded into a buggy, with the assistance of the messenger and the prisoner, and taken into Goulburn Hospital – arriving there about 5.30pm.

Maule died from his injuries about 10.30pm as a result of his injuries, including a smashed lower jaw, a split lip, broken nose and severe cut over the temple & concussion of the brain.

Maule was not married.

An Inquest was held on Friday 9 December 1881 with a verdict that Maule was killed by being thrown from his horse accidentally, and added as a rider that they think that more discretion might be exercised in the Sydney depot as to the horsemanship of the men they send out for duty in the country.

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Maule joined the New South Wales Police Force in June 1881.  He left England and came to Australia, though it appears his siblings remained in England.  We don’t know why he chose to come to Australia and join the NSW Police Force.  Two of his brothers served in the military, as did his father, and one of his brothers was a solicitor.  His grandfather was a chaplain and his great-grandfather – mayor, alderman and burgess of Huntingdon.

 [alert_red]WILLIAM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_red]  * BUT SHOULD BE

( This incident was discovered, by accident, in September 2014, by Cal, whilst searching Trove.  This Constable is NOT mentioned in any documentation or recognised as having been killed ” on duty ” by the NSW Police Force, at this time, or mentioned on any official Wall of Remembrance.  Shortly, this matter will be brought to the attention of those who have the ability to have this Constable officially recognised as being killed ” on duty “. )

Upon checking npm.org.au on 2 May 2018 – William is NOW mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra

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Southern Argus ( Goulburn )       Saturday  10 December 1881        page 2 of 4

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/102061907

Inquest.

An inquest was held last evening at the Goulburn Hospital by the coroner, Mr. Betts, on the body of William Norman St. George Maule, who had died from the effects of injuries received on the previous day. The jury having been sworn and the body viewed, the following evidence was taken: — Simon Pritzler, a mounted policeman stationed at Goulburn, deposed: The body just viewed was that of constable Maule, of the N.S.W. police ; he had been in the force since last June; the deceased was single and 28 years of age ; on Thursday afternoon last he and witness were going to Mummel and got along all right for about 13 miles, when the deceased’s horse shied to the right of a tree and Maule had pulled him to the left; then he had lost one of his stirrup-irons, when the horse bolted, and about 20 yards away witness saw the horse jump a log, when the deceased lost his other stirrup-iron ; witness then saw the deceased lying on the horse’s neck ; the horse took another bound and the deceased fell off; witness, on galloping up, found him lying on the ground insensible; the deceased’s face was all knocked in ; he sent for assistance and fetched him into Goulburn Hospital in a buggy ; he never recovered consciousness and died five hours after the accident occurred ; witness thought deceased must have been dashed against a tree by the horse just after falling off as it rushed on. Deceased was not a good horseman, having no control over his reins.

Dr. Gentle deposed that he had been asked to see the deceased on the previous evening and found him in a comatose condition with nose broken also lower jaw. He found in addition a wound over left eve about 2 inches in length exposing the bone; blood flowed from his right ear. He believed concussion of the brain to be the cause of death. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by being accidentally thrown from his horse and they would like to add a rider to the effect that they think more discretion might be exercised in the Sydney depot as to the horsemanship of the men sent out for duty service in the country.

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( On Tuesday 7 October 2014, I attended the Mortis Street General Cemetery, Goulburn, in an attempt to locate the grave of this Constable.  Unfortunately, this historic cemetery is in an extremely poor state with most of the head stones having fallen and most of the graves heavily overgrown with weeds.

There are hundreds of graves at this location, dating back to the early – mid 1800’s.  I had to attend the local library where I obtained the attached ‘ plan ‘ of the cemetery in order to find plat CE79 – the recorded location of the Constables grave.

I returned to the cemetery but, at this stage, could not find CE79 at the location as there are many unmarked graves and fallen head stones in this, Goulburns second oldest cemetery which was established in the late 1830’s. )

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Some records have him buried at Goulburn Anglican Cemetery, Cemetery St, Goulburn ( near the gaol ) plot CE79 but his grave is located at the St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, OPPOSITE the Goulburn Gaol & NOT in the Mortis St Cemetery.

Mortis St General Cemetery – Goulburn

Mortis St General Cemetery 2 – Goulburn

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On Tuesday  24 April 2018 I attended the St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, opposite the Goulburn Gaol where I located the grave of MAULE.

The below images are what it presented like on that date.

GPS of grave:  -34.74095,   149.74291

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On Tuesday  21 October 2014 I attended the St Saviour’s Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Goulburn, opposite the Goulburn Gaol where I located the grave of MAULE.

The below images are what it presented like on that date.

GPS of grave:  -34.74091, 149.74289

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Email sent:

G’day Bundy,

During my research for my website, I have come across another NSW Mounted Constable who was killed ‘ on duty ‘ at Goulburn on Thursday 8 December 1853 as result of horse accident.

See the link for further details and photos of the grave: https://police.freom.com/william-norman-st-john-maule/

This man is NOT mentioned on any official documentation in relation to the Wall of Remembrance and, according to the paper’s, was ‘ on duty ‘ at the time of the horse accident which resulted in his death.

Can you forward this information so that he may be officially recognised to be included in the Wall of Remembrance.

Cheers mate

Greg ‘ Cal ‘ Callander www.AustralianPolice.com.au 23 October 2014

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Ian Mark REAKES

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 23685 & 34614

Rank:  Leading Senior Constable

Stations:  Windsor HWP

Born  16 March 1963

Died  13 September 2014

Illness – Heart attack

51 old

Late of Laurieton

Funeral  Friday  19 September 2014 @ 3pm at Penrith Cemetery, Cox Ave, Kingswood.

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Graham Clifford DAY

aka  G’day

Brother to Ian DAY, NSWPF # ?????

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 160

ProCst # 92401

Regd. #  18335

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 3 July 1978 ( aged 20 years, 8 months, 20 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 18 September 1978 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 5 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 18 September 1983

Senior Constable – appointed 18 September 1987

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Stationed:  ?, Eastern Suburbs HWP – ( 15 Division ) Maroubra HWP to Maitland HWP 1981 – 1986, Eastern Suburbs District HWP ( 1987 ), Waverley 1980’s – 1990’s, ?

Service:  From  3 July 1978 to 26 February 2006 = 27 years, 7 months, 23 days Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 February 1995 ( Sgt )

Born:  Sunday  13 October 1957

Age:  48 years, 4 months, 13 days

Illness:  Acute renal failure

Died:  Sunday  26 February 2006

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ( Cremated ) Newcastle Crematorium, Anderson Ave, Beresfield, NSW

Memorial:  ( Cremated ) Newcastle Crematorium, Anderson Ave, Beresfield, NSW

Ashes:  ashes are at Newcastle crematorium; his name stone is near the rotunda across the road from the car park and office.

Parliament of New South Wales

Legislative Council

The Hon. MELINDA PAVEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Will the Minister inform the House about National Police Remembrance Day?

The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: I thank the honourable member for her question and I again welcome the opportunity to share the details of this significant day for the New South Wales Police Force with the wider community. National Police Remembrance Day was observed on Friday 28 September 2012. It is a day held in memory of police officers across the country who have died in the line of duty. On that day I had the honour of attending a service held at the New South Wales Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain at which the 251 officers who have given their lives to protect the people of New South Wales since the formation of the New South Wales Police Force 150 years ago were rightly honoured.

It was a solemn reflection of the ultimate sacrifice those officers made and their legacy. The service included special acknowledgement of Senior Constable David Rixon, who was killed on 2 March 2012 whilst on duty in Tamworth. Senior Constable Rixon‘s tragic death was a salient reminder of the dedication police give to the service and protection of our communities. In upholding the law and keeping the people of New South Wales safe, police put their lives on the line on a daily basis. National Police Remembrance Day honours the courage and bravery of all police officers across the country. It is also an important day to remember police officers who have lost their lives as a result of illness and in other circumstances.

National Police Remembrance Day recognises the families of all serving police officers and the families of those who did not make it home at the end of their shift. New South Wales Police Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation that looks after the families of deceased police officers in New South Wales. The organisation does an invaluable job providing financial and emotional support to more than 1,000 widows and widowers and 200 children across New South Wales. Importantly, New South Wales Police Legacy ensures that these families remain part of the wider police family. The police family is a close-knit group of people who support each other and their families.

Also in attendance at the service at the Wall of Remembrance was 12-year-old Elayna Day and her grandmother. Elayna was only six years old when her father, Sergeant Graham Clifford Day, died but she remains a firm member of the police family. She is the proud recipient of the 2012 Commissioner’s Scholarship. The New South Wales Police Legacy scholarship will assist Elayna as she enters high school next year to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She is a prime example of the fine work undertaken by New South Wales Police Legacy in supporting the families of our fallen police officers. The need for an organisation like Police Legacy highlights the risks associated with being a police officer. It is a difficult, stressful and dangerous job. In informing the House on the significance of National Police Remembrance Day, I would like to take this opportunity to thank police officers across the State, all of whom are serving and protecting the people of New South Wales. Their commitment is acknowledged and respected, their bravery and courage is honoured and admired and I thank them for their contribution in ensuring that we have a safe community.

http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LC20121016019

• Rosemarie Lentini
• The Daily Telegraph
• September 28, 2012 12:00AM

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/police-family-never-forgets-the-fallen/story-e6freuzi-1226482873260

 

SHE was only six when her father died, but Elayna Day is still a firm member of the police family.

Sergeant Graham Clifford Day died in 2006 from acute renal failure after serving in the NSW police force.

As police officers stop to remember Sgt Day and other fallen officers today, Elayna, now 12, will also be honoured, receiving the 2012 Commissioner’s Scholarship.

The year 6 student said she would use the $5000 NSW Police Legacy scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

“I was really surprised, I never thought I would get the scholarship,” she said.

Her grandmother and guardian, Judith Parker, said the money would help her support Elayna.

“I’m so excited that she has won this. She goes to high school next year and this really helps with uniforms and everything else,” Ms Parker said.

“The police are very generous every year but for her to win this scholarship is terrific. She’s such a delightful child.”

The pair will travel from Newcastle to be part of today’s ceremony at the Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain.

NSW Police Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation which looks after the families of deceased police officers across NSW. It currently helps more than 1000 widows and widowers, and 205 children.

“We provide legatees with emotional and financial support to allow these families to remain part of the police family,” a spokeswoman said.

“We recognise the important role police officers’ families play in supporting them.”

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Kram Llut

9 September 2015

Just joined and just saw this on https://www.facebook.com/groups/nswfallenpolice/ .

Graham Clifford Day 18335.

GDay RIP 2006.

He was stationed at Maitland Police Station in Highway Patrol from about 1981 to about 1986. I believe he made it onto the Bikes in Maitland about 1985. He must have transferred back to Sydney following this period.

Graham was a great mate and our families were very close until I left the job.

He had a little claim to fame as being the only bloke to put an XE HWP car sideways into the service station on the ambulance corner of the main street in Raymond Terrace.

He was a funny bloke, and I still remember the Train noises he could make on the new electronic announcement system fitted to the Brock Special Commodore we shared for a while.

Sorry to see you gone mate.

Lots of good times…(old paper clipping I have kept since the 80’s with GDay on the mike!) 

( Paper clipping is above )

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Paul Brian WILCOX

Late of Cootamundra

New South Wales Police Force

Rank:  Senior Constable – Retired

Regd. # 36351

Stations:  St. Marys & Cootamundra

Born:  15 April 1966

Died:  Monday  3 November 2014 in his sleep, at home, surrounded by family.

Age:  48 old

Cause:  Illness – Cancer

Funeral date:  Tuesday  11 November 2014 – 2pm –

Funeral location:  Cootamundra Baptist Church,

Thompson St, Cootamundra

* Everyone to wear jeans & boots at the funeral.  NO suits

Paul’s said: ” I want everyone to wear farm gear.  I don’t want suits & shit “

Funeral location:

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Around Cootamundra – November 5, 2014

SAD PASSING

Springdale resident and former Cootamundra Local Area Command Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Paul Wilcox passed away peacefully on Monday night at home on his farm following a recent battle with a rare cancer. Paul was a respected member of our community and the NSW Police Force. He helped countless women, and on occasion men, escape the cycle of domestic violence during his time in the force. Such was his standing in the Force that in 2009 his work was recognised with the prestigious Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award. The support of the local community came to the fore for Paul recently with a well-attended fundraising dinner filling him and his family with joy. Condolences to wife Jennie, the entire Wilcox family and his extended family of ‘the boys in blue’.

http://www.cootamundraherald.com.au/story/2672608/around-cootamundra-november-5/?cs=576#slide=5

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Support for former DV officer struck by cancer

July 30, 2014, 6:27 a.m.

Cootamundra Herald

http://www.cootamundraherald.com.au/story/2450018/support-for-former-dv-officer-struck-by-cancer/?cs=581

FOR years he was the domestic violence liaison officer here in Cootamundra, helping countless women caught in difficult circumstances to break free of the cycle of violence.

He was passionate about what he did, going above and beyond the call of your everyday police officer.

In 2009 the work of Senior Constable Paul Wilcox was recognised with a Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award.

Paul is now facing a brand new battle – one he needs the support of others to overcome.

Paul has a rare form of cancer known as ‘Pancoast Tumour’. It is an inoperable tumour that is wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to his brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes.

After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, Paul is not responding to regular treatment.

There is hope however for this husband and father, who lives in Springdale with his family.

A radical treatment called ‘Radiowave Cancer Therapy’, also known as ‘Microwave Therapy’, has given Paul and his family hope.

The treatment is expensive and is not covered by Medicare. It is also only offered in Perth, Western Australia and further complicating matters, Paul is medically unfit to fly after surgery which removed part of his lung.

The wheels are in progress on a fundraising dinner for Paul to help ease the financial burden on his family and get him to Perth for treatment.

Anyone who has ever crossed paths with Paul is invited along to the dinner on September 27 at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club.

At the dinner, which includes a three-course meal and entertainment, there will be raffles and an auction of donated prizes.

All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised.

Already a number of local businesses have jumped on board to support the cause including Naked Nails, Hair and Beauty.

Currently the salon is supporting the Billie Judge fundraising campaign and will continue to do so for the next week and a half.

From August 11, they will support Paul’s cause with 10 per cent of daily takings, $10 from every full colour and $10 from every set of acrylic nails donated to the Wilcox family.

Tickets for the fundraising dinner are now available through Kevin Deep’s Clothing and Footwear at a cost of $45.

Local band ‘Lock, Stock and Bingle’ will perform on the night and they are always a hit. Keeping the tone of the night fun in honour of the good bloke Paul is, organisers are encouraging people to attend in their favourite hat or silliest wig.

For further information or to contact please contact Rachael on 0411 642 573 or Jen on 0418 069 485 or follow Paul’s progress on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pauliesprogress.
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Around Cootamundra – August 4

Aug. 4, 2014, 6:29 a.m.

Cootamundra Herald

http://www.cootamundraherald.com.au/story/2458141/around-cootamundra-august-4

Supporting Paul 

THE new owners of the Pickled Pantry have come on board to support fundraising efforts for the family of former Cootamundra Local Area Command police officer Paul Wilcox.

Paul has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and requires treatment in Western Australia.

Trevor and the team at the Pickled Pantry are kindly donating 50 cents from every coffee sold in the month of August to Paul and his family.

Meanwhile, Kylie and her team at Naked Nails have also pledged their support to Paul and his family following the conclusion of her fundraising efforts for another local struck by cancer Billie Judge.

Well done to these local businesses and if you can please support them as they support locals in need.
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Pancoast Tumour fundraiser for Paul Wilcox

Sept. 8, 2014, 6:25 a.m.

ON September 27 the Rippley’s Farewell Dinner will be held at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club to raise funds for Paul Wilcox and his family.

Mr Wilcox has a rare form of cancer known as a Pancoast Tumour. The tumour is inoperable as it’s wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to the brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes. After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery Mr Wilcox’s body isn’t responding to regular treatment.

A radical treatment called Radiowave Cancer Therapy also known as Microwave Therapy has given hope to Mr Wilcox and his family. This treatment is expensive, not covered by Medicare and only offered in Perth, WA. To make matters more difficult he’s unable to fly due to medical reasons.

Family and friends of Mr Wilcox are hoping to raffle and auction off as many prizes as they can get. All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised. The family is counting on the kindness and generosity of strangers to help this family in need.

Community members are being encouraged to follow the ‘Paul’s Progress’ Facebook page for more information regarding the event and his treatment.

http://www.cootamundraherald.com.au/story/2539872/save-the-date/

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Wilcox fundraiser goes above and beyond

Oct. 3, 2014, 6:25 a.m.

COMMUNITY spirit was in force at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club on Saturday night to raise money for former police officer Paul Wilcox.

Diagnosed earlier this year with a rare, inoperable form of cancer, Paul’s pancoast tumour did not respond to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

He and wife Jennie has been given a beacon of hope though in the form of radiowave therapy, which is currently only offered in Germany and Perth, WA, and is not covered by Medicare.

Needing $12,000 for treatment, Jennie and Paul are happy to announce the Saturday night fundraiser brought in $13,500, which will also help them with the cost of travel and accommodation.

“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the support we’ve received,” Jennie said.

The couple left for Perth on Tuesday and will spent 31 days there, which includes three weeks of treatment for two hours every Monday to Friday.

“We’re hoping for a marked improvement in his pain levels, and about halfway through we’ll know if it’s working on his tumour,” Jennie explained.

“It could be tiring but there’s no nausea like you get with other treatment, so depending on Paul’s health we’ll hopefully be able to enjoy Perth as well.”

Jennie and Paul would like to thank everyone who turned up on the night to support them, including many women Paul helped in his years as the Cootamundra LAC domestic violence officer.

Jennifer Lukins, Rachael Braham, Kamahl Bennett, Jacki Boxall and Scott Sanders were all mentioned in particular for their help in organising fundraisers and assisting the Wilcox’s on their farm and personally.

Jennifer’s aunty was able to supply many of the most popular items in the silent auction, including a signed 2014 Roosters jersey and signed boots from players such as Sonny Bill Williams and Anthony Minichiello.

Paul and Jennie would also like to extend big thanks to CAN Assist for all their help during the initial rounds of treatment.

http://www.cootamundraherald.com.au/story/2600500/wilcox-fundraiser-goes-above-and-beyond/

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Dan TRAVERS

New South Wales Police Force

Sergeant

Stations:  Balmain

Born about 1869

48 old

Suicide – firearm

Died 15 June 1917

Funeral  18 June 1917  Buried in Rookwood Cemetery

Buried in Presbyterian Section 5C, Grave # 0007686

Evening News ( Sydney )  Thursday  21 June 1917  page 4 of 8

POLICE SERGEANT’S SUICIDE.  

At the City Coroner’s Court, an inquest was held by Mr. Hawkins, City Coroner, ? the death of Dan Travers, 48, a police sergeant, who lived in Catherine-street, Leichhardt.

Evidence was given that Travers ? over some trouble in the Police ?   and was also suffering from the ?       received while arresting a man ?       was stationed at Balmain, was ?       paddock off Austenham-road, Leichhardt ?       Friday last, with a bullet wound in ?         and a revolver by his side.

A verdict of suicide was returned.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/120389578?searchTerm=police%20suicide&searchLimits=l-australian=y

The above article was faded and hard to read – resulting in the question marks in relation to words now being readable.

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Daily Advertiser ( Wagga Wagga )   Friday  22 June 1917  page 3 of 4

POLICE SERGEANT’S SUICIDE.

SYDNEY. Thursday.

At the inquest concerning the death of Police Sergeant Dan Travers, who was found shot with a rifle in the right temple, his widow stated that up to the time of his death he had been off duty over trouble in the Police Department. He was worried over the inquiry   connected with it. He also suffered from an injury received through a man he was arresting some time ago kicking   him.

A verdict of suicide was returned

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/142332801?searchTerm=%22dan%20travers%22&searchLimits=l-australian=y

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Evening News ( Sydney )  Wednesday  20 April 1904  page 3 of 8

THE GLEBE SENSATION. — – —

BOSWOOD BEFORE THE   COURT.

IS HE INSANE ?

On the evening of March 15, Alfred Grosvenor Boswood visited the residence of Thomas Joseph Hargraves, a carpenter, residing in Lodge   street, Forest Lodge, and asked for his wife, who was staying there. Mrs. Hargraves opened the door, and Boswood attempted to strike her.

She screamed, and Mr. Hargraves ran to his wife’s assistance, and Boswood attacked him with a knife. A struggle ensued, during which Hargraves was stabbed in several places. Boswood then went upstairs to his wife’s room, but   on hearing him coming she leaped over the balcony, and sustained severe injuries. Boswood   then proceeded to the kitchen, and cut his own throat. He was removed to Prince Alfred Hospital, and was an inmate till 12th instant.

At the Glebe Court yesterday, before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., Boswood appeared to answer a charge of maliciously wounding Thomas Joseph Hargraves, on March 15.

Mr. J. W. Abigail appeared for accused. Senior-constable Grice deposed that at 6.45 p.m. on 15th of last month he was summoned to No. 15 Lodge-street, Forest Lodge. He entered the back yard, accompanied by Constable   Travers, and saw accused with a wound in his throat, and a quantity of blood on his clothing. Travers took Boswood to the hospital. Witness then entered the premises and found in the kitchen the table-knife (produced). There were   blood stains on the floor of the kitchen and the passage. Accused remained in the hospital till   the 12th instant.

Dr. Vivian Bengafield stated that he examined Hargraves on the evening of the 12th ultimo, at Prince Alfred Hospital, and found an incised wound under his chin about 2½in long, and about half an inch deep. There was also a small wound on the right side of his neck, half an inch in length, and one inch deep. There was a scratch on his breastbone, a superficial wound on his left arm about 3in long, and a small cut on each hand. Accused was suffering from two deep wounds in his throat, one of   them going almost to his backbone, just above the windpipe, and the other wound was just above that, and was running along below the   jaw. He did not think accused was quite sane at the time he was admitted. It was impossible for him to say if it was due to insanity or intemperance, as Boswood was breathing through the wound. From subsequent observations he would say that accused was insane —   even at present.

Mrs. Janet Hargraves stated she was the wife of Thos. Joseph Hargraves, and resided in Lodge street. At about 6.15 p.m. on March 15 there was a knock at the front door. She opened it, and saw Boswood there. He pushed the door, and tried to strike her with a knife. Witness screamed, and ran into the back, and thence to the corner hotel, and sent for the police. She returned, and in her bedroom she saw the accused, who again tried to strike her. She again ran out. When accused came to the door, he said, ‘You have my wife here,’ and before she could reply he tried to strike her.

The story told by Thomas Hargraves was to the effect that on hearing his wife scream he rushed to see what was the matter. Accused was standing in the hall, and when asked what he wanted he made no reply. Witness ordered him out of the house, and Boswood stabbed him on the arm. A long struggle then ensued, during which witness was stabbed in the neck and on the breast. He tried to pull the knife from accused, and finding he could not do so, he endeavoured to break it, but did not   succeed. He afterwards called for assistance, as he was bleeding freely, and was beginning to feel faint. He got off the accused, and left him lying on the floor. Witness was afterwards taken to the hospital.

Constable Dan Travers deposed that it was well known to him as a policeman that accused needed watching. He did so, and complaints were made to him about Boswood. He advised Mrs. Boswood to get a warrant out for her   husband, and to have him bound over to keep the peace. Witness stated that, in his opinion, accused was what is vulgarly known as ‘ratty‘.” He had heard that the fact that Boswood’s wife had left him preyed on his mind, and he had himself seen him crying about his children. Accused always had a wild lock, and on the night of his arrest he was very peculiar, and was shouting out, and talking in a wild way, until he fainted. On coming to, Boswood’s first words were: “Where is   my wife”

This concluded the evidence, and accused was committed for trial. Bail was not applied for. Mr C. N. Payten, S.M., recommended that accused should be placed under medical observation.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/113905996?searchTerm=%22dan%20travers%22&searchLimits=l-australian=y|||sortby=dateAsc#pstart12208036

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The Sydney Morning Herald   Monday  18 June 1917  page 5 of 12

TRAVERS – The Funeral of the late Sergeant DAN TRAVERS, of 37 Catherine-street, Leichhardt, will   leave our Mortuary Chapel, 810 George-street, city, THIS   DAY, at 9.30am, for Rookwood Cemetery.

WOOD, COFFILL, and COMPANY, Ltd

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TRAVERS. – The Friends of Mrs. TRAVERS and FAMILY, of Catherine-street, Leichhardt, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late HUSBAND and FATHER, Sergeant Dan Travers ; to leave Wood, Coffill’s Funeral Parlours, 810 George-street, THIS   DAY, MONDAY, at 9.30, for Rookwood Cemetery.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/15734484?searchTerm=%22dan%20travers%22&searchLimits=l-australian=y|||sortby=dateAsc

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Leader ( Orange, NSW )  Wednesday  20 June 1917  page 5 of 6

Police Sergeant Dan Travers, 48, formerly of Leichhardt police district was found dead with a bullet wound to his head, in a paddock off Austenham road, Leichhardt, on Friday afternoon.

The discovery was made by David Miller, of Leichhardt. who also found a six chambered revolver, containing five cartridges and one empty shell near the body.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/117828116?searchTerm=%22dan%20travers%22&searchLimits=l-australian=y|||sortby=dateAsc#pstart13052494

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Home of Sgt Travers

Edmund ‘Ted’ John Patrick COLLINS

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Joined via the NSW Police Cadets on 21 April 1947

Cadet #  653

Resigned about 1957

Stations:

Died  8 August 2014  St Joseph’s Aged Care Home, Kensington, Sydney.

83 old

Funeral  19 August 2014, 2pm in Darwin

Location of Death in Sydney         Location of Funeral & Interment in Darwin

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Ted Collins Village in Darwin

http://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/NT/Housing/Ted_Collins_Village/

What is the service?

Ted Collins Village is a 20-unit housing complex that provides accommodation on 6 to 12 month leases for people in Darwin. The Village was opened in 2011 and is named after Bishop Edmund ‘Ted’ Collins who led the Catholic Church in the Territory for more than 20 years. The facility was built in response to Darwin’s extreme housing crisis, which has contributed to a high occupancy rate and to large numbers of people and families living in poverty in the area. We provide property management services to the tenants of Ted Collins Village. We ask that tenants retain the referring agency as their case manager and therefore that resident’s transition out of the Village within the 12 month period is stipulated in the lease.

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LIFE STORY: BISHOP TED COLLINS MSC

http://www.misacor.org.au/join-us/msc-life-stories/1122-life-of-bishop-ted-collins-msc

SOMETHING BETTER: Edmund ‘Ted’ Collins answered a call to “something better”
By Damir Govorcin, Published in 2003.

Why did Ted Collins toss in a promising career in the NSW police force to join the priesthood? Well, says Ted, now the Bishop of Darwin: “It was like indigestion … the idea kept coming back up”.

The bishop’s trademark sense of humour and easygoing nature have made him a much-loved figure in NSW, South Australia and the Northern Territory over the past 40 years.

This year, to mark the 40th anniversary of his ordination, celebrations were organised at St Mary’s Cathedral in Darwin and at his former parish in Randwick, where he had two stints as parish priest at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1964-67 and 1978-85).
His former parishioners showed their appreciation by packing a function room at Randwick Racecourse for a luncheon and concert to celebrate the life of a man they call “a true shepherd”.

“Bishop Collins is such a wonderful person, and he is greatly missed at Randwick,” said parishioner Joan Taylor.
“With his genial disposition, he has overcome many obstacles in his life and I pray that he will spend many more years looking after the Top End.”
Bishop Collins says he has been overwhelmed by the love and support he has received over the years, and was delighted to “return home” to Randwick to see so many old friends.

“I spent 12 years at Randwick, so it has a special place in my heart,” he says. “It was terrific to see so many familiar faces and I was amazed by the turnout.”

Ted Collins, the youngest of five children in an Irish-Catholic family, grew up in Bermagui on the NSW far south coast.

He was a keen sportsman and loved surfing, cricket, golf, rugby league, rugby union and Australian Rules.
“Bermagui was great place to grow up,” he says. “There was always plenty to do.

“I was always active and tried my hand at many different sports.

“I’ve got nothing but happy memories from my childhood.”  There were tough times, though.

He was only five when his mother died, leaving his policeman father the task of raising five children on his own.

“It was a big blow, losing Mum at such a young age,” says Bishop Collins.

“It put a lot of pressure on Dad, but he did a great job.

“Just my sister Madge and I are alive.”

It was only natural that Bishop Collins would follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the police force at the age of 16.

He was based in Sydney for eight years, describing his tenure as a policeman “as some of the happiest times of my life”.

“Becoming a policeman was something that was in the blood and it was my way of helping serve the community,” he says.

“I saw some gruesome things, but that was part of the job.
“I had happy memories in the police force and I wouldn’t have left the job if I wasn’t going on to something better.

“I would lock someone up while they were getting sober, but I didn’t feel I was helping them enough.”

The “something better” that was beckoning him was the priesthood.

And, in July 1963, at the age of 32 he was ordained by Cardinal Gilroy.

Apart from his two stints as parish priest at Randwick, Bishop Collins served in the parishes of Hindmarsh, Adelaide (1968-70), and Nightcliff, Darwin (1971).
He became superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in the Northern Territory and director of Catholic Missions in the Territory (1972-77) before he was ordained Bishop of Darwin in 1986.

“I always felt drawn to the priesthood,” he says. “I wanted to do something better with my life.

“I felt being a priest gave me more of a chance to help someone by getting to know them and helping them with their problems.

“I haven’t had any regrets with the choice I made.”
Bishop Collins will never forget the night Cyclone Tracy destroyed Darwin in 1974.

He was attending Midnight Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral when the cyclone hit on Christmas Eve, smashing everything in its path.

“We were told that the cyclone was going to hit at six on Christmas morning, but by 11.30pm it had hit and it was the most terrifying experience of my life,” he recalls.

“I will never forget the roar of the wind … the lights went out in the cathedral and windows were smashing, with glass all over the place.

“It was a devastating time … many lives were lost and people’s homes were totally destroyed. I didn’t get any sleep that night and I said a few decades of the rosary.”
Bishop Collins says he was excited to be appointed Bishop of Darwin, but he had a “gut feeling that it was going to happen”.

“Before I went on a sabbatical to New Mexico I knew that I was in contention for the position, so it wasn’t a shock when I got the job,” he says.

“When I got a call in the middle of the night from my provincial to say I was appointed, I didn’t think twice about accepting the position.”

His reign as bishop hasn’t been without controversy.

He campaigned strongly against the Northern Territory Parliament’s decision to legalise euthanasia.

The Federal Government overturned the decision, banning euthanasia in the Territory.

“Euthanasia is murder and you can’t legalise murder,” the bishop says. “I fought tooth and nail, along with many other people, to stop it. “And, thank God, it was banned.
“I have sympathy for people in pain, but it’s not the way out. “God will take you when he wants to.”

Despite heart bypass surgery a few years ago, the 72-year-old bishop shows no signs of slowing down.
“I went in for back surgery, but then the doctor told me I needed a bypass,” he says.

“I can still play golf, but walking long distances can be a struggle.”

Asked what he will do in retirement, Bishop Collins says: “Probably play more golf”

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Ted Collins, former Bishop of Darwin, dies aged 83