Carey Thomas JOHNSON

| 03/09/2018

Carey Thomas JOHNSON

Late of Lemon Tree Passage – formerly of Newcastle, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 125

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14375

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 27 November 1970 ( Aged 24 years, 1 month, 5 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 November 1975

Detective

Sergeant – appointed 2 May 1986

Senior Sergeant – appointed 21 June 1989

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Manly DLEB, Chatswood ( early 1970’s ), Broken Hill ( 1975 ), Wallsend ( 1985 – 88 )

Service: From ? ? pre November 1970? to ? ? 1991 = 21 years Service

Police Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988

Born: Tuesday 22 October 1946

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Service name: Army – 1RAR

Service number: 215887

Service: Vietnam from 29 December 1965 – 4 June 1966 – 1RAR. Then 6RAR & was WIA ( Wounded In Action ) at the Battle of Long Tan. Returned to Australia 5 November 1966. He did a 2nd Tour with 8RAR from 17 November 1969 until 16 July 1970.

Rank: Private

Date of birth: ?

Place of birth: ?

Date of intake: ?

NS Training: ?

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: ?

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Died on: Monday 27 August 2018

Age: 71 years, 11 months, 5 days

Cause: “possibly” Dementia ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 4 September 2018 @ noon

Funeral location: Pettigrew Funerals, The Chapel, 3 Harris St, Wallsend, NSW

Wake location: will be held after the service at the
Memories Function Centre.
4 Charles Street, part of the same complex

Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Family Funerals – 49511166

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

Back Row left to right Ron James - Joe Richards - Buster McLennan ( from Wilcannia.Was in Police in mid 70's & was stationed in 10 Division (Rose Bay). Didn't like the city, so Resigned and moved back to family property at Wilcannia. ) - Peter Cinitis - Don Forsyth - Dave Stuart / Stewart - Carey Johnson - Peter Whitfield @ Soapy - Ian MckenzieBottom left to right Gordon Fraser (HWP ) - Dennis Burrows - Bob Barton?(not police) - ? Nowlan (not police )- Geoff Mobbs - Charlie Fisher - Wayne Ison ( Wilcannia & Ivanhoe, Forster )Taken at Turf Oval, Broken Hill around 1975 - 76 — Lynette N Dennis Burrows **Back To Barrier**
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**Back Row left to right** Ron James – Joe Richards – Buster McLennan ( from Wilcannia. Was in Police in mid 70’s & was stationed in 10 Division (Rose Bay). Didn’t like the city, so Resigned and moved back to family property at Wilcannia. ) – Peter Cinitis – Don Forsyth – Dave Stuart / Stewart – **Carey Johnson** – Peter Whitfield @ Soapy – Ian McKenzie **Bottom left to right** Gordon Fraser (HWP ) – Dennis Burrows – Bob Barton?(not police) – ? Nowlan (not police ) – Geoff Mobbs – Charlie Fisher – Wayne Ison ( Wilcannia & Ivanhoe, Forster ) .Taken at Turf Oval, Broken Hill around 1975 – 76

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

Funeral location:

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May they forever Rest In Peace

JOHNSON, CAREY THOMAS

Late of Lemon Tree Passage formerly of Newcastle

Passed peacefully 27th August 2018

Aged 71 years

Dearly loved husband of Jill, father and grandfather of Leisa McMahon, Steven Johnson, Jason Turner, Adrian Turner and their families.

Family and friends of CAREY are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in The Chapel, Harris St, Wallsend, this TUESDAY 04/09/18 service commencing at 12noon. In lieu of flowers Donations to Calvary Mater Oncology Unit may be made at the service.

Forever In Our Hearts

Published in The Newcastle Herald on Sept. 1, 2018

http://tributes.theherald.com.au/obituaries/theherald-au/obituary.aspx?n=carey-thomas-johnson&pid=190092871&fhid=31483

Carey Johnson has passed away, RIP

Published Tue 28 Aug 2018
It is with regret that I inform you that 215887 Carey Thomas JOHNSON passed away Monday 27^th August 2018.

Carey served with 1RAR in Vietnam 29.12.65 til 4.6.66, he was then posted to 6RAR and was WIA at the Battle of Long Tan. Returned to Australia 5.11.66.

He did at second tour with 8RAR 17.11.69 til 16.7.70

Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time.

Russell Durrant

Honorary Secretary
Nelson Bay RSL

sbsecretary@nelsonbayrsl.com.au

http://www.1rar.asn.au/news/12725/

Pte Carey Thomas Johnson

Carey came to 6 RAR after having served 5 months with 1 RAR. He served with 5 Pl B Coy and was wounded while returning to Long Tan on 18 Aug 1966

Passed away 27/08/18

Tuesday 4th September 2018, 1200hrs.

Pettigrew Family Funerals, 12 Harris St Wallsend NSW 2287.

Followed by a Private Cremation

A wake will be held after the service at the
Memories Function Centre.
4 Charles Street, part of the same complex.

LEST WE FORGET

A Warrior’s Farewell

Go now and travel beyond the void
Seek the green column and when you meet
See once more those smiling faces
Hear again laughter and sounds of marching feet

No more the visions of the bloody past
Gone are the nightmares and lingering pain
Soon you will be home at long, long last
United with fallen comrades once again

And when the final roll is called
Another page of history complete
You will rest with brave spirits such as they
In a camp where you will find restful sleep

Go swiftly now and seek your past
Your duty done for all to tell
With pride of who and what you were
And now we bid you a fond farewell

George Mansford – December 2007

Homeward Bound

I saw the shooting star burning so bright
Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight
So distant and yet so near
In its wake, a soldier’s journey so very clear
Duty, sharing, caring, courage and sometimes fear
No longer a mortal in life’s short race
A contented spirit bound for home somewhere in distant space
This fiery trail I saw tonight marks a warrior’s farewell
Leaving behind another legacy of proud deeds to tell

George Mansford © April 2012

The Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward now, Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?’
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear..
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
‘Step forward now, you Soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

http://6rarassociation.com/vale.htm

September 3, 2018

May you rest in peace – you will always be in our hearts and fondest memories.
Will miss your cheery nature and the educational stories of your life experiences

Jeffrey and Shona Dawson,

Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales

September 3, 2018

May you rest in peace. From Gaye, your children Leisa & Steven, Grand children Stephanie, Jaden & Jorja and Great grand children Chase & Tyler.

The Johnson Family

http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/theherald-au/carey-thomas-johnson-condolences/190092871?&eid=viewgb

Barry Blanchette – NSW FALLEN POLICE

I remember Carey telling me he was walking downhill at Long Tan. It had been raining and the rubber trees appeared to be glistening. Unfortunately it was not the rubber trees but the NVA & their weapons.

He was wounded and laid for quite some time before being extracted.

RIP.

Rodney Thomas PARKER

| 03/09/2018

Rodney Thomas PARKER

Late of Bateau Bay

NSW Police Academy Class “possibly” # 184B

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 23 July 1982

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 November 1987

Senior Constable – appointed ???

Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Mt Druitt, Blacktown, 4 Wheels ( Zetland – mid 1980’s ), Gosford, Woy Woy, Brisbane Waters LAC – Retirement

Service: From ? ? Pre July 1982? to 9 December 2010 = 28+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 20 November 1998

Born: 9 May 1963

Died on: Wednesday 22 August 2018

Age: 55

Cause: Cardiac arrest / Heart attack in his sleep

Event location: at home in his sleep

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 29 August 2018 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Crematorium, 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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Rod passed away whilst sleeping at home during the night of Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 22 August 2018.

He had only just lost his mother in May 2018.

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Harold Peter McKINNON

| 03/09/2018

Harold Peter McKINNON

AKA Harry

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force – Public Service

Regd. # ?????????

Rank: Public Service – Administration Officer

Final Rank = Local Area Manager – The Rocks, Sydney ( prior to the merger with Sydney City.

Stations: ?, South West Region ( under A/C Alf Peate # 9851 ), ( Sydney Metropolitan Area )

Service: From ? ? 1964 to ? ? 2007 = 43 years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: 31 January 1947 – Sydney, NSW

Died on: Sunday 26 August 2018

Age: 71

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 31 August 2018 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: South Chapel, Rookwood Gardens Crematorium, Memorial Ave, Rookwood

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: Caring Funeral – 9713 1555

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

Funeral location:

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May they forever Rest In Peace

McKINNON
Harold Peter (Harry)
31.01.1947 – 26.08.2018Harry Peter McKinnon was born in Sydney 31.01.1947. An identical twin to brother Sidney who passed away at the early age of 6. He grew up in Seven Hills with brothers Paul, Danny, Terry, Anthony, and sister Ann. Harry was the eldest of 6 and went to Seven Hill’s Primary School and completed High School at Seven Hill High.

Harry left home at an early age and within a short time, took up a position within the NSW Police Department as a Public Servant at the age of 17. The Police Department was to become a major part of his life spending 43 years on the job in which he held high level positions across Sydney Metro Area. Harry also completed a Bachelor of Law Juris Doctor at Sydney University and passed the bar to become a Barrister.

Harry married Maree and soon after saw the birth of their only child Matthew in 1978, who survives Harry and cared for him for the later years of his life.

Harry received numerous accolades and awards during his time in the NSW Police Service. He also devoted 25 plus years, working in the service of the community in the positions of Director and then further along, President of the Five Dock RSL Club.

Harry was an admired and well respected member of the community who would always go out of his way to help others. He was witty, humorous, intelligent and enigmatic. Harry’s infectious character drew people to him his whole life. Even until the very end, all that encountered him, loved his unique sense of humour, his cheeky smile and witty rebuttal’s. Harry was much loved by friends and family and will be terribly missed.

Aged 71 Years

The relatives and friends of Harry are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel of Rookwood Gardens Crematorium, Memorial Avenue on FRIDAY (31st August 2018). Appointed to commence at 2.30 pm.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 29, 2018

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=harold-mckinnon&pid=190072456

Susan Olivia BAILEY

| 03/09/2018

Susan Olivia BAILEY

AKA Bails

Late of ?

Queensland Police Force

Regd. # 4026013

Rank: Senior Constable

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Fortitude Valley, Mt Ommaney ( Oxley District ) – Death

Service: From ? ? ? to 21 August 2018 = ? years Service

Awards: No Find on It’s An Honour

Born: Sunday 23 November 1980

Died on: Tuesday 21 August 2018

Age: 37

Cause: Depression ( from a relationship breakdown ) – Suicide – ( Method ? )

Event location: ?

Event date: Tuesday 21 August 2018

Funeral date: Friday 31 August 2018 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Mt Gravatt Cemetery & Crematorium, 582 Mains Rd, MacGregor, Qld

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals – Chelmer, Qld 07 32782590

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

Susan Olivia BAILEY — Sue, as an Acting Sergeant

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

Funeral location:

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May they forever Rest In Peace

She loved sports, helping the community and was described as having an infectious laugh and a big heart filled with kindness, always ready to help.

RIP Senior Constable Susan Olivia Bailey????

Ladies and Gents,

VALE

Senior Constable Susan Olivia Bailey 4026013.

At the time of her passing, Susan was attached to Mt Ommaney Station but prior to that, she was a long-serving member of the Fortitude Valley Police family. It has been said that Susan’s smile could light up a room…

On Tuesday 21 August 2018, Susan tragically took her own life. It’s not for us to judge how or why Susan took this path, but it’s probably fair to say right at the end she felt alone.

Sadly, this could not have been further from the truth as attested by the outpouring of love demonstrated in the comments subsequent to our earlier post, but in these situations (and there have been just too many), feelings of being alone, forsaken, isolated, forlorn and abandoned are all too common.

It is incumbent on each and every one of us to do everything in our power to ensure that our friends, our colleagues, OUR blue family members are not left to feel this way. It is up to us to take some time out of our own busy schedules to check on our mates and if required, firmly and unequivocally intervene.

It’s heartbreaking to think that in 2018, in an ever shrinking world being as connected as it ever was, that a feeling of being ‘alone’ can yield such catastrophic results time and time again.

In the meantime, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Police brethren in their grief. In time we will celebrate how Susan lived rather than how she died.

BLUE HOPE stands ready.

All information supplied from BLUE HOPE

Queensland Police Service

Lifeline on 13 11 14.

*Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

*MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78.

Roy Albert WHYBROW

| 03/09/2018

Roy Albert WHYBROW

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Academy Class # ” possibly ” 030

Regd. # 6402

Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on Monday 7 February 1949 ( aged 20 years, 7 months, 2 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 March 1949 ( aged 20 years, 8 months, 23 days )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 8 March 1966

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 August 1976

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Regent St ( 2 Division – November 1961 ), Liverpool ( SenCon ) – ( 22 Division from November 1961 – ? )

Service: From 7 February 1949 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Thursday 5 July 1928 in Campsie, NSW

Died on: Thursday 16 August 2018

Age: 90 years, 1 month, 11 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 22 August 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location: West Chapel, Rookwood Crematorium, Memorial Ave, Rookwood

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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

Funeral location:

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Married Elizabeth Rosemary Collins on 6 September 1952

Leslie Phillip CONNELLY

| 03/09/2018

Leslie Phillip CONNELLY

Late of ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 131

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 June 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 July 1977

Senior Constable – appointed 19 July 1981

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Maroubra, Bass Hill ( 19 Division ), VKG1 – Sydney ( 1980’s ) & VKG2 – Warilla,

Service: From ? ? pre June 1972? to 11 November 1999 ( H.O.D ) = 27+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 20 November 1998

Born: 7 January 1952

Died on: 4 August 2018

Age: 66

Cause: Cancer of the bone

Event location: Palliative Care Unit – Nowra

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 17 August 2018 @ noon

Funeral location: Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens & Lawn Cemetery, Worrigee Rd, Worrigee ( Nowra )

Funeral Parlour: Murphy Family Funerals – Nowra

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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Our condolences to his wife, Barbara.

Nothing further, at this time, is known about this mans career.

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Gary MILLER

| 03/09/2018

Gary MILLER

Late of ?

Victoria Police Force

Regd. # 30326

Rank: Leading Senior Constable

Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Highway Patrol – Death

Service: From ? ? ? to 31 December 2017 = ? years Service

Awards: ?

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Sunday 31 December 2017

Age: ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 10 January 2018 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location: Chapel of the Victoria Police Academy, View Mount Rd, Glen Waverley, Victoria

Funeral Parlour: Selwyn Allen – 98881672

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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MILLER.

A Service celebrating the life of Leading Senior Constable Gary Miller will be held in the Chapel of the Victoria Police Academy, View Mount Rd, Glen Waverley on WEDNESDAY (Jan. 10, 2018) at 1.30 p. m.

A Private Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Gary to McCulloch House. Envelopes available at the Service.

POLICE HONOURS

Funerals

Published in Herald Sun on 04/01/2018

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from Victoria Police Historical Society

Victoria Police Historical Society 1 Jan 2018 ·

I would like to diverge a little from the subject of police history to acknowledge a member who passed away in service yesterday.

Leading Senior Constable Gary Miller, 30326, current Highway patrolman was an exceptional member and friend to many.

Committed to making the roads safer, Gary was in all respects the quiet achiever.

I say this with good authority having worked with Gary back in the day.

I acknowledge your service and dedication.

Stand easy Gary, your job here is done.

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Leon Miller CREAGH

| 03/09/2018

Leon Miller CREAGH

AKA Sam

Brother to Terry CREAGH – Regd # 5851 ( born 300127 )

Late of Gladesville

NSW Police Cadet # 0604

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 5779[/alert_yellow]

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 8 March 1946 ( 17 old )

Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1947

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 28 February 1964

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 20 October 1970

Inspector – appointed 1 December 1978

Chief Inspector – appointed 31 December 1982

Final Rank = Chief Inspector

Stations: ?, South District, Gladesville, Balmain – OIC ( 1982 – Retirement )

Service: From 8 March 1946 to 5 December 1986 = 40+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 29 March 1985 ( Chief Inspector )

Born: 10 March 1928 at Gloucester, NSW

Died on: Sunday 8 July 2018

Age: 90

Cause: ?

Event location: Ryde Hospital

Event date: Monday 9 July 2018

Funeral date: Tuesday 17 July 2018 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location: East Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, NORTH RYDE

Funeral Parlour: T J Andrews Funerals 9725 5639

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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CREAGH, Leon Miller ( Sam ).
Passed away on 9th July 2018 at Ryde Hospital. Late of Gladesville. Born in Gloucester NSW.
Aged 90.
Loving husband to Elizabeth (deceased). Wonderful dad to Julie and Ray. A great Pop and doting great-granddad.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts

Second son of Ernest and Olga Creagh’s five sons Terry, Alan, Roger (all deceased) and John.

Highly regarded, respected and loved by his many nieces and nephews.

A proud career member of the NSW Police Force and life member of the NSW Police Association and over 50 years member of the Masonic Lodge.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his funeral service on Tuesday 17 July 2018, in the East Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, commencing at 1.30 p.m.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on July 12, 2018

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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 4 April 1975 (No.52), page 1330

IN the Supreme Court of New South Wales.— Probate Division Re will of ERNEST MILLER CREAGH, late of 52 Osgathorpe Road, Gladesville, deceased.— Probate was granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales on the 23rd January, 1975.— Pursuant to the Wills, Probate and Administration Act, 1898 – 1940, Testator’s Family Maintenance and Guardianship of Infants Act, 1916-1954, and Trustee Act, 1925 – 1942, Olga Alexandra Creagh and Leon Miller Creagh, the executrix and executor of the will of the said Ernest Miller Creagh, who died on the 27th August, 1974, hereby give notice that creditors and others having any claim against or to the estate of the said deceased are required to send particulars of their claims to the said executrix and executor c.o. Winston M. Readford, Solicitor, 245 Victoria Road, Gladesville, on or before the 6th June, 1975, at the expiration of which time the said executrix and executor will distribute the assets of the said deceased to the persons entitled, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice.—

Dated 26th March, 1975.

WINSTON M. READ FORD,

Solicitor, 245 Victoria Road, Gladesville, N.S.W. 2111.

By his city agents:

D. A. Cameron, Gillingham & Co.,

Solicitors,

70 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000.

7529 — $5

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220223396

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THIS ARTICLE IS ‘NOT’ VERIFIED AS BEING ‘OUR’ LEON CREAGH BUT THE AGE IS NEAR CORRECT, HIS FATHER’S NAME WAS ERNEST – ERNIE BEING SHORT FOR ERNEST. HE WAS BORN IN GLOUCESTER

Gloucester Advocate (NSW : 1905 – 1954), Friday 27 January 1950, page 3

‘Plane Destroyed in Crash Landing – –

The Truscott Flying Club’s plane, Robin, was wrecked when it made a forced landing in a paddock near Hollywood holiday resort ( Lansdowne – 2163 ) on the George’s River on Wednesday. The single occupant of the aircraft, Mr. Leon Creagh, 21, of Botany, a student pilot, was unhurt. Creagh ‘undershot’ the paddock he had selected for a forced landing

and stalled the aircraft to avoid hitting overhead wires. The plane dropped into the paddock in an almost straight and level position from a height of 40 feet and hit the ground with such force that it fell to pieces. Robin, a De Haviland 60 Gipsy Moth, was used for years by Dr. Clyde Fenton on aerial medical trips in the Northern Territory. ( Leon is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Creagh, of Gloucester ).

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/159715899

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Norman John ROBERTS

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Norman John ROBERTS

AKA NORM

Late of Nioka, Tamworth Hospital

NSW Police Academy Class 91

new South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 10352[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 28 May 1962

Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 May 1967

Senior Constable – appointed ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 September 1978

Final Rank – Sergeant 3rd Class – Retirement

Stations: ?, Northern District, Hornsby – Retirement

Service: From ? ? Pre May 1962? to 17 June 1982 = 20 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980

Born: 4 February 1942

Died on: Wednesday 20 June 2018

Age: 76

Cause: ?

Event location: Nioka, Tamworth Hospital – after a short illness

Event date: Wednesday 20 June 2018

Funeral date: Wednesday 27 June 2018 @ 2pm

Funeral location: St Johns Anglican Church, 102 Carthage St, Tamworth

Funeral Parlour: Shaun Hamilton Funerals, Tamworth

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial located at: ?

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Nothing further, at the time of publishing, is known about this man.

Cal

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Stephen William OFFEN

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Stephen William OFFEN

Late of Hawkins Village, Edgeworth ( Newcastle )

NSW Police Cadet # 1995

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 115

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 13314[/alert_yellow]

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – Commenced 22 February 1965

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 June 1968

Constable – appointed 28 June 1969

Detective Senior Constable – appointed 28 June 1977

May 1984 – became sick

Passed his Sergeants Exam about 1982 but due to his illness, was never promoted because he was on ‘Light Duties’.

Stations: Bondi GD’s ( 1969 ), Hamilton GD’s, Detectives Course – 1978, Newcastle Detectives – Newcastle Drug Squad – Newcastle CIB ( Light Duties due to illness – Retirement

Service: From 22 February 1965 to 4 October 2001 = 35 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 29 June 1984

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1998

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 April 2001

Born: 19 July 1949

Died on: 12 November 2011

Age: 62

Cause: Brain Tumour – diagnosed at age 34 ( Cerebral haemorrhage )

Event location: Hawkins Village, Edgeworth ( Newcastle )

Event date: Saturday 12 November 2011

Funeral date: Thursday 17 November 2011

Funeral location: St Augustine’s Anglican Church, 37 Winsor St, ( cnr Llewellyn St ), Merewether

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated ( Ashes in St Augustine’s Church Grounds – Rose Gardens with his parents )

Memorial located at: Name plaque in Church Grounds

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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It is reported that Steve collapsed, at work, whilst carrying a type writer in 1980 – 4 years prior to a spot being found on his brain via scans.

Steve was off work for 3 months prior to this ‘spot’ being found.

As a result of this incident and dropping the type writer, the matter was classified as Hurt On Duty ( H.O.D. ) until the Commissioner of Police eventually reversed that decision causing Steve to have to fight for his entitlements during such a hard time in his life.

Being the policeman that he was and dedicated to “the job”, Steve was more concerned and disappointed about NOT being granted his Sergeant’s rank than he was of the Commissioner reversing his H.O.D. status. Steve had already passed his qualification exam but because he now found himself on ‘Light Duties’, he was deemed not able to fulfil the role of Sergeant and thus, was not promoted past the rank of Detective Senior Constable.

Steve, having being diagnosed with the blood clot at age 34 and having Served NSWPF for 35 years, was eventually Medically Retired from NSWPF, aged 51, on 4 October 2001 due to his continuing health decline.

During his early Retired years, Steve worked at the local Police Boys Club with the Bicycle Safety program, which he developed, with the RTA ( now RMS ) providing the push bikes and helmets that he used at local schools to teach the young students bicycle safety on our streets. Since Steve could no longer provide this service due to his illness, no-one has taken up the slack to provide this useful service to the local youth.

Steve, due to his severe debilitating illness, spent his last few years in the full care of his wife, Lorraine.

Steve, in his healthier years was a strong swimmer and represented NSWPF in the Police Olympic pool at Narrabeen and won Gold.

May Steve forever Rest In Peace.

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