loving mother & mother-in-law of Maxwell & Lorraine, Dorothy, David & Wendy, Elizabeth & Brian,
adored grandmother & great grandmother.
Joyce’s funeral service will be held at the Sapphire City Crematorium Chapel, Inverell commencing at 10:00 am this Thursday 22nd June, followed by cremation.
Members of the Inverell East Ladies Bowling Club, Inverell View Club and Inverell Probus are especially invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers friends may wish to make a donation to Police Legacy, a donation stand will be at the Chapel.
Today we bury a great man – my father in law – Tom Stone – aged 94.
Tom’s passing for me marks the end of a remarkable generation of Australians.
Born in 1922, Tom – along with his five brothers & sisters – inherited the optimism, scars & traumas left over from WW1. Growing up through the Great Depression, you learnt how to make do & like so many who experienced that level of national suffering, the legacy of loyalty, appreciation, hard work & thriftiness stayed with him till the very end.
A celebrated athlete & Rugby Union player, when WW2 began Tom enlisted and survived flying bombers as an Australian within the RAF. Occasionally he would speak of his adventures throughout North America, Europe & Asia when as a young man – the world was truly wide.
After the War he became a policeman where he rose to the senior rank of Inspector – 34 years of service – with not one day off.
He married the beautiful Barbara Fisher & together they had seven children – thankfully getting it right with their last one – Lizzy – who became my wife.
We moved in with Tom over the last two years & in hindsight – it has been such a blessing – & certainly never dull! Combine a loving, deaf, increasingly confused old man with three teenage granddaughters, a giant hyperactive destructive puppy & two stretched parents and I think you get the idea. Despite the chaos there was – & remains boundless love, rich laughter & most importantly – no regrets with how it all ends.
Thank you Tom Stone – for from your life you have greatly shaped mine – & for that I am eternally grateful!
Rest in Peace mate.
Luke
Note: I’ve included the music video of ‘Ragged Bloody Heroes’ for it features Tom reciting the Ode – alongside his old mates war veteran mates Hillary Kelly (RIP) & Bill Lindwall – still going strong at 95.
Luke O’SheaSincere heartfelt thanks to all of your beautiful comments – it really has meant a lot reading these out aloud to Liz & the girls! Much love ❤️????
Ray LambieI had the great fortune as a 19 year old to land at Cronulla PS under his command. A wonderful man and a composed and steady leader. RIP Good Sir.
Rachel DunnRip Tom. Sorry to hear your news Luke. I feel very honoured to have filmed Tom and his friends and captured a treasured moment. ♥️
Luke O’SheaThanks Rachel, you sincerely captured a special moment in time.
Paul GriersonWhat a beautiful tribute , all the love my family can muster goes out to Lizzie and her sisters and to you and all affected by the loss of a great Aussie !! ❌❌
Ian RussellRIP Henry Thomas Stone, Our nation is richer for having had your presence and poorer for your passing but we can always listen to you reciting those achingly beautiful words that mean so much to so many. Thank you Sir and God Bless. Lizzie, Luke and family, You made an old mans life less frightening and help him pass on in the light…..the greatest gift you gave Henry is peace & love. Take care of yourselves now……Peace.
Tracey CharltonThinking of you, your wife and all the family at this sad time. Those last two years were the best gift you could all have been given, maybe not perfect, but time with an elder is always well spent. May you surround yourselves with your stories, and memmories of him, and love each other more than ever. This reminds us all that time is precious and we need to keep connected to the people we love.
May he rest in peace.
Fay Marie LeviRIP Tom…..???? My thoughts go out to yourself Luke,to Lizzy and the girls. Memories last a lifetime, I am sure you will find much comfort in looking back and remembering the fun times. Love to all ????
Andy SchravAh, no way. I didn’t know. RIP Tom. I enjoyed our few chats around the kitchen table. What a top man. Sorry to hear that he has passed away. He certainly made a huge impression on me and has without doubt leaves a legacy that will live on through your fine selves and your daughters. What an incredibly special time you all have had living together. That is not something most people get to experience. Thinking of you guys.
Peter AckroydBeautiful words Luke. 94 is a good innings but it’s never enough for the ones we love and care for. May he rest in peace and may all of the family find solitude in knowing he now resides in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Colin DeFriesRIP Tom. Our beautiful country owes you and your peers a great debt of gratitude. Live long on the memories of the people you have touched.
Cheers
My condolences to your whole family Luke. Cheers
Leanne StapletonRIP Tom Stone, will be sadly missed, one of the old time greats from Sutherland. Condolences to you Lizzy, Luke and the amazing Stone family, so so sad but what a fantastic life. Well said Luke he is on your hearts now. ❤️
Kerry AnnMy heartfelt sympathy to your beautiful wife and all the family. I’m sure there’s a new song to come telling his life’s story. A special man from a special era in Australian history.
Adam HockingBeautiful words Luke, RIP Tom. When I recite the ode I usually tear up thinking of the sacrifices these men made. Ragged Bloody Heroes is a great song. Lest We Forget.
Michele WillsmoreSo sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Big hugs to Lizzie and the rest of the Stone family plus, of course, you, Tilly, Skye and Faith. We’ll raise a glass of red to him on Saturday xx
Tracy ConleyOur condolences Luke and family. Treasured memories will keep your beloved in your hearts and thoughts. Take care at this challenging time and know you have many who will keep your in their hearts and prayers.
Justine BallardAs usual Luke O’Shea your words are perfect. I’m sorry for the loss of your father in law and Lizzy’s dad???? what an amazing bunch of people that would have been around him until the end xxx
Sophie AllanHey Luke mate thinking of you today mate, Mara Violet Allan – Service Dog and I are sending you some gentle green bubbles for hugs. Please write a song in this wonderful man’s honor mate, I know he’ll be proud of you for all your hard work as am I. Stay strong mate. Big Big Love <3 Hazzy xxxx Cheers Luke O’Shea
Jeanette BradfieldCondolences to you & your wife’s family. Beautiful words about a man who obviously proudly served his country, something for which I’m thankful & grateful for, proudly served his community & his family.
R.I.P Tom x
Sue RojaBeautiful words Luke. Thoughts are with Liz, yourself and all the Stone clan. A tough time for all- but wow what a great long life. Now catching up with all those gone before him ❤️❤️
John MilrossBeautiful, Luke. Well said. The Milrosses are thinking of your family and all the Stone clan. Such exemplary men we have been blessed with!
Michelle ThompsonSorry for the loss of a great man, but how rich your lives are just having him in them, my condolences to Lizzy and you and the family ????????????????
Lauren PepperBeautifully said, he touched so many people’s lives, what a great man he was. It’s never easy but his name will live on through all that knew him. Love to all the family ❤
Jill RobbLuke, I don’t know you or your family personally but would like to tell you what a beautiful tribute to your obviously much loved father and father in law this is.
Janet DelaneySending my deepest sympathy. My Mum passed away on 23rd June, 2 weeks from her 94th birthday, which is tomorrow. Cherish the memories. Xx
Broadway Danny RoseOur thoughts and prayers are with the Stone family today. Losing your dad is not easy but as I know the support of family, friends and a little time helps ease the pain.
Michelle JonesIt was a great send off for a great man! He and Barbara would be so proud of their wonderful children and beautiful grandchildren-a true legacy. ????
Gail EmmettSo sorry for your loss Luke and family. Thank you for sharing a little of Tom’s story – it seems that he was a great bloke and wonderful role model xx
Brad ButcherSorry to read this Luke. I remember chatting to him at your kitchen table, I’m glad to have met him. RIP Tom and love and best wishes to you, Liz & the girls mate
Donna WhiteWas thinking of you all today at this difficult time. A lucky man to have been surrounded by the family as well as the family being so lucky to have had him in your lives xx
Phil DoubletMate I’m so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to you and Lizzy, and to your wonderful family mate. All the very best
RIP Tom 🙁
Maree WatsonBeautifully said Luke.. Tom will be greatly missed by us all.. much love to you, Liz, the girls and all the Stone clan xx
Chris RiegerOur deepest sympathy to Lizzy and your family, we are thinking of you… love the Riegers
Lyn GlasgowCondolences to you and your family on the sad passing of Henry Thomas. RIP mate. Thank you for your service to your country.
Lana Doublet???? Sending so much love from over here to you, Liz and the girls, and the whole Stone clan. RIP Tom ????
Seamus HannawayWe will always miss a man a man of your stature, thank you for your service, sincerely yours Seamus Hannaway!
Andrew DevlinAll the best mate, give my love to Lizzy. We’ll be thinking of you both.
Saffron Walsh-YelvertonIm very sorry for your loss Luke and to your wife and her family also, our deepest condolences xxx
Joy CrombieHe sounds like a remarkable old Gentleman. I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
Leyce SimmondsThinking of you, Lizzy and the girls. Loved the chats with Tom xx
Mary E WestCondolences Luke and family. Rest Easy Sir your service to your country shall never be forgotten.
Beth BrownCondolences to all the family Luke. What a beautiful read about Tom Stone. Beautiful memories there. ❤❤
Grant BlackLEST WE FORGET .. Sorry for your family’s loss mate love n thoughts
Clelia AdamsRest in peace Tom. My sincere condolences to you all. xxxx
Graeme HillOur condolences Luke and family. Our prayers are with you.
Brendan NawrockiThinking of yourself Lizzy and the family Luke take care man xo
Kate McGinniskinMy thoughts & prayers are with you and your family Luke at this sad time. My he rest in peace. Xx
Terry ClaptonFrom an Ex RAAFie RIP Sir, it is obvious you have passed on more than memories to your family, well done.
Cathy DobsonSo sad for your loss Luke and family-sounds like you have lots of great memories to comfort you all.
Gabrielle TraceyRest in Peace Mr Stone, thoughts are with your wife and family Luke.
Melissa RobertsonI’m so sorry to hear that Luke thinking of you and your family Love and peace to you all xxxx
Melissa LongCondolences to the family Luke. What a life. A great innings it seems from this tribute. ✨
Vicki BowesSending my thoughts to you and the girls… Especially to Lizzy. 94 is a great innings
Paul O’NeillThoughts are with all you guys mate. Give Lizzy a big hug for me.
Helen M B NaylorThoughts to all the family what a beautiful tribute
Lee WingroveRIP Mr Stone. Thank you for your service and the obvious joy you bought to everyonone who knew you.
Louise AustinWhat a beautiful tribute to a remarkable man. My deepest sympathies to you, Liz and the girls. Sending you all much love. xxoo
Leisa Maree ByeThinking of you and your family, Luke, and what a beautiful tribute you have written to him <3
John KendallSorry to hear brother. Love to you, Liz, and the kids from the Kendall’s.
Juzzy Supasta LeonardRIP Tom. Thoughts with Liz, Jane, Jenny and the rest of the siblings. Xx
Anne-Maree SprattBeautiful tribute about one of the good ones ????❤️love to all the Stone Family, you have been in our thoughts & prayers
Connie Kis AndersenMay your dear Father in Law rest in peace. Sincere respect and condolences extended to your, and his family Luke. x
Carol AnneXxx
So sorry to hear
Sending our love to you, Liz & the girls xxx
Beautiful words Luke
A huge loss to your family xx
Brenda JamesThank you for sharing such a lovely tribute.
Maree JamesSuch beautiful words Luke. A true Australian legend. May you all find peace with your treasured memories of a wonderful man.
Greg ThomasSincere sympathies to you, Lizzie and the girls Luke. May he rest in peace
Dominik Dutchie BoersmaMy condolences 2 u and ur family and the true hero rip thank u sir 4 wat u have done 4 us all
Penelope TserpesCondolences to the family xx what a beautiful tribute –
Liv Maree DarlowSuch beautiful words for ur father in law. So very sorry for the loss u and ur family are feeling. Love and best wishes.
Rebecca MiddletonMuch love to you all. What a perfect way for you all to spend the last 2 years together ❤️
Lisa WilsonSo sorry for your loss Luke, Lizzy, chicks and family! Love and thoughts are with you all! Xo????❤️????
Gavin MoarBeautiful lines there Luke. A fantastic Australian no doubt. One our Generation could learn a lot from.
Carolynn ChanceSuch a beautiful tribute! Thank you for your service to our nation and it’s people. Lest We Forget. ????????
Kerrie RamsayThat was beautiful, Luke. What a special man. Give your girls a hug for me
Kerry Carterbeautiful words Luke, obviously a very special man. deepest sympathy to the family
Andrew FreshwaterSad news, pass on my thoughts to Lizzy and the girls too.
Corinne Hoffmann RappThinking of you, Lizzie and all the extended Stone family, what a great man. May Tom rest in Peace ????
Tony PaulineHardship can make great men and It sounds like your wife’s dad was one of them.That age is a good dig but never makes it any easier .
Jenny Cameron LießmannSad to learn this news – warm thoughts to the Stone and extended family at this time.
Anne Daisy NevilleEloquently said. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michelle RollingsBeautiful words Luke sorry for your loss … Thoughts are with you Lizzy and the girls may Tom Rip
Luke SchweizerRIP Tom, I’m glad I got to meet you, shake your hand and say g’day. Love to your family Luke
Sharon ShawWhat a beautiful tribute Luke. Condolences to you and the family xx
Annette RichardsR.I.P. Mr Stone. I too served my country and you have certainly led a full and incredible life. To all of your family I offer my condolences..xx
Rachel Duffey O’ConnorThinking of you all. Sending lots of love to you and Liz and your family
Margaret WatkinsThanks Luke beautiful words for a beautiful man. We will miss him daily. Xx cheers dad xx
Diana BuicBeautiful words Luke. May he rest in peace. Love to you all ????????????
Joanne LeaDeepest sympathy to Lizzy ,Yourself & the Girls, so lucky to spend that time with such an amazing human being.xx
Robyn MatthewsLove to all of your family – what a wonderful person to have in your lives.
Kerrie WoolleyThoughts with you, Liz and the family. Sorry to hear of your loss xx
David PatulloRest in peace sir thank you for you service . My deepest condolences to all the family.
Ellie KirchnerThat is an almost identical story to my own father’s. 26/11/1922 – 7/7/2014. One of 7. Wireless Op in Bomber Command RAF.
RIP xo
KB DwyerSorry for your loss Lizzie and Luke and all the Stone descendants
Julie HoldsworthOur condolences to all the Stone family but thoughts with you Luke, Lizzy and girls. The Holdsworth’s.
Margaret Madden-BurnsWhat beautiful thoughts Luke. It was lovely to see Tom reciting the ode yesterday. ????
Rob WaughWell said Luke. I feel privileged to have witnessed such a great send off.
Mick MolloyCondolences to you and your Family Luke, an inspiration for all. Take care, from all the Molloy Mob!
Moreno MotociclistaAlthough I’ve never met him, his voice moved me from when I first heard him. May he rest in peace
Kieran EmmsBeautiful words Lukey. So very sorry. Sending loads of love to you all. Xxx
Lyn MaddiganBeautifully said Luke.
What an outstanding man…..94 is a good innings.
Our thoughts are with you all.
David GregorySorry to hear about your loss!! My thoughts are with you Luke & Lizzie & family!! Xxoo
Sharon O’MalleySorry for your loss Liz, Luke and family. All our love to you.
Bronlyn Pixie-Anne LindTo Luke Lizzy and The Girls ????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️???????? Love Always Pixie Anne xxxxx
Jennifer ThereseA beautiful send off filled with love. Tom’s legacy of a loving family will live on!
Lorraine RogersCondolences tot he family Luke He is now with Barbara. RIP Tom Stone you will be missed!
Sheree RoserSuch a beautiful and inspiring tribute… thank you for sharing
Kevin PortsmouthWell said Lukey and commiserations to you and Lizzy…good innings Henry, I’m sure you have left an amazing legacy.
Cameron MossI’m sorry to hear…. great man Tom…. my condolences to all the family… I didn’t know and all my thoughts are with the Stone family… may he rest in peace….
Helen V WrightGod bless. We are thinking of you & the whole family. We know what’s it’s like to loose a loved one suddenly. You are in our Heart’s thoughts & prayers at this time ????????????
Warren Woz GiffinBeautiful and heartfelt words Lukey. Sincere condolences to Lizzy and the family. Big LOVE and hugs, Woz.
Gina VarrassoCondolences to the family! May he rest in peace!
Yvonne DaviesA beautiful memorial Luke! Condolences to you all…. xxxx
Helen MariaYour welcome sounds like he was a real cool man. Plus I got to know a lot of the old bomber pilots over the years they were all top guys. As I own a Ww11 Avro Anson bomber I loved all their stories and a lot of respect for them. They are last of the true Australians. R.I.P mate
Cher HagueWhat a beautiful tribute to a wonderful Australian,our country was built on men like you Tom Stone,thank you,we are grateful for your contribution to the nation and for your family values.Lest We Forget.
Terri BurnsSad news for you all Dont be sad that he has gone but be happy that he has been and made such a wonderful contribution to this country RIP dear comrade
In loving memory of Stephen Barry Messer who sadly passed away on the 25th of June 2017.Loving husband to Evelyn and best mate to his sons, Shane and Ryan.Poppy to Imogen.Adored son of Mary and Barry Messer and best-ever brother to Susanne.
“I’m always good sometimes”
In lieu of flowers, would you please consider a donation to The Kidney Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the time of the service.
Irene De Juliiswrote
I’ve known Steven for decades cut his hair even when he wasn’t well he still came in for his cuts very loyal man kind will miss you RIP condolences to the family ????
Mal Dorroughwrote
Sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes to you and the family Evi at this sad time. Y’all take care!
Regards Mal Dorrough
Anne & Scott Webberwrote
So very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Stephen.
Fay and John Irelandwrote
Sorry we can’t be with you.We send all our love & will have Stephen in our thoughts as we remember all the happy times we had with our “little”nephew.
RONAN:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Margaret Annette Ronan 5043 at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church Floreat on Tuesday (13.06.2017) at 10.30am. A Private Cremation will take place later.
Published in The West Australian on June 10, 2017
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RONAN (Margaret Annette): Of Wembley (formerly Subiaco).
Eldest daughter of Arnold (dec) and May (dec).
Devoted Sister of Colleen, Maureen and Sheila.
Passed away peacefully at the Jack Bendat Cancer Centre on Sunday (04.06.2017).
Remembered with love and always in our hearts.
May she rest in peaceFuneral Director Info
Published in The West Australian on June 7, 2017
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
We were so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. It is with sadness that we were away and couldn’t attend her funeral.
Rest peacefully dear Cousin. God be with you.
Love from Phyllys and Mike Donald.
Monday, 12 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret ):
Treasury of memories from SFX Geraldton Choir days and later as WPC. Sincere sympathies to Colleen, Maureen and families. Brian Webb
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 10 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
May you have roses and lavender… and angels to watch over you forever. xoxo
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 10 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Thanks for your friendship and happy memories over the past years. Condolences to the family.
Glen, Lorna and family
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
In loving memory of my dear friend and workmate, many happy memories. A beautiful lady taken too soon. Condolences to the family.
Ron White.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret ): Dear long time friend of Bernadette, Godmother to Peter-John. What a warm, sparkly, witty woman you were. You will be missed. Rest in Peace
Love
Bernadette, Sally and Peter Edmondson and families.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Valued and loved member of Soroptimist Int Canning District Club.
Rest in peace Margaret. We will miss you.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Happy memories of our school days at Nanson.
Love and sympathy to Colleen, Maureen and Sheila. The McDonnells
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
In loving memory of my special friend. Wilma Currie.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 12 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Rest in peace, Margaret. Condolences to Colleen, Maureen, Sheila and families. Fond memories of Margaret at family gatherings.
Darryl and Mia
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 12 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Sympathy to Colleen, Maureen, Sheila and families. Life time of happy memories including driving from Mullewa to Nanson in the late 40’s to celebrate Christmas with the Ronan family. Special niece of Bill and Ellie (both dec) and cousin of Anne, Kev (dec), Pat and Brian.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 10 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Remembered with affection as cousin kids when at Mullaloo Beach each summer and as Police Woman worker like Garry’s dad, Detective Sgt Callaghan.
Rest in peace
Mag. Garry and Marg.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Treasured memories of a thoughtful and generous aunty to Nicole and Gavin, Megan and Rod, and beloved Aunty Marg to Lachie, Tom, Olivia and Joel.
Aunty Marg never arrived empty handed and wouldn’t hesitate to lend a hand.
A world traveller now at peace, remembered always.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret ): Thank you for your care and love over many years. I miss you so much. Now reunited with Mum and Dad.
In God’s care she will rest with love. Colleen
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 4.6.17 at SJOG Subiaco.
Thanks to the dedicated staff on Ward 35.
Devoted sister and Godmother of Sheila, sister-in-law to Keith (dec) and family.
Treasured memories
Always in our hearts
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 June 2017
RONAN (Margaret):
I will always treasure the last few special months with my sister Margaret.
Rest in peace.
Maureen.
Published in: The West Australian
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RONAN:
The Funeral Mass for Margaret Ronan of Wembley (formerly Subiaco) will be celebrated in St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, cnr Kenmore Crescent and Grantham Street, Floreat commencing at 10.30am on TUESDAY (13.06.2017).
Cremation will take place privately at a later time.
Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be recited in St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, cnr Kenmore Crescent and Grantham Street, Floreat at 4.00pm on MONDAY (12.06.2017).
Dearest father of Frances, Amanda, Joanne, Edwy (Ted) and Alexis.
Loved father-in-law of David Curtis, Ian Templeton, Brian Keogh and Erkin Aytekin.
Adored Grandfather of Ellen, Huon, Robbie, Erica, Laura, Aidan, Declan, Liam, Kade and Lauren and
Great Grandfather of Zac, Cooper and Josephine.
Loving brother of Alex and loving cousin of Jacqueline Milledge ( P/Women # 0171 )
Cherished by many.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend TED’s service in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Cnr Delhi and Plassey Roads, North Ryde, on Thursday 1st June 2017 at 2.00pm.
ALBERT & MEYER
AUSTRALIAN OWNED
Thornleigh 9484 3992
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 29, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=edwy-frederick-bunt-ted&pid=185641701#sthash.tQXUT2BZ.dpuf
Both Ted BUNT & Alex BUNT were cousins to Jacqueline Mary MILLEDGE, NSWPF – P/W 0171 who also became NSW State Coroner.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Wednesday 26 September 1990, page 5
Minister ‘ interfering ‘ with NRMA
The president of the NRMA has criticised a federal minister for endorsing an ” action group ” against the present NRMA leadership.
The Minister for Land Transport, Bob Brown, has endorsed publicly the Motorists’ Action Group, headed by the NSW cricket captain, Geoff Lawson, and a former
TV journalist, Jane Singleton.
The NRMA president, Jim Millner, accused Mr Brown yesterday of using his position ” to interfere . . . in the election procedures of a private organisation “.
With 2 million NRMA members in NSW, the council election next month is the biggest poll in NSW after the state election.
Thirteen candidates are standing for the six council posts. Traditionally, existing councillors have been re-elected, but this year the six member Motorists’ Action Group is making a concerted bid.
Other members of the group include the Mayor of Bathurst, Ann Ashwood, and a retired assistant Police Commissioner, Ted Bunt. Former swimming champion Dawn Fraser is running on her own ticket.
An executive of the ACT branch said incumbent councillors tended to get re-elected because very few members voted.
Doug lost his battle with Cancer. He was a great cop and a very decent bloke. He will be missed.
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Resident questions council rate figures
SAM NORRIS
UNIMPRESSED: Bolwarra resident Doug Preston
Maitland City Council has been called out on the maths behind a rate increase worth millions.
A pamphlet outlining the extent of potential rate rises has landed in letter boxes across Maitland and Doug Preston, for one, has questioned the full impact.
“The figures are very rubbery and something stinks,” Mr Preston said.
The average urban residential rates notice, based on a $148,000 land valuation, would climb 8.94 per cent annually from $986.54 to $1796.32 – an 82 per cent cumulative increase. Not 62 per cent as council has published.
Council defended the difference as a matter of reporting methods.
“Council acknowledges there are different views as to how the percentage increases should be expressed,” council’s acting general manager Bernie Mortomore said in a statement to the Mercury.
“Council has been active in distributing as much information as possible on both the increase proposed and the services to be provided by council over the period.”
The pamphlet is part of council’s community consultation, which includes 10am and 6pm public meetings today at the town hall, on proposed rate increases.
The rate rise would affect business, farming and residential landholders, with successive increases over seven years starting in July 2014.
Mr Preston estimated the increase would likely hit ratepayers even harder when the Valuer-General reviewed property values in 2014 and 2017.
“Even if it’s a conservative 3 per cent it will add about $100 a year and the end result will be more like $2000,” he said.
The proposed rate increase is the product of surveys to gauge what services residents wanted and what they were prepared to pay as council faced a $92 million deficit within 10 years.
“I don’t agree with council’s argument that rates must increase,” Mr Preston said.
But council said it had worked hard to communicate the proposed increases clearly.
“Council has been active in distributing as much information as possible on both the increase proposed and the services to be provided by council over the period,” Mr Mortomore said
Patients mortgaging homes to pay for life-saving drugs
June 23, 20138:00am
Homes mortgaged for life-saving drugs
PATIENTS in Eastern Europe and even poverty stricken Greece and Italy are getting access to lifesaving medicines ahead of people in Australia, who in some cases are being forced to remortgage their homes to afford the costly treatments.
As critical government subsidies are refused or delayed in Federal Cabinet, two pharmaceutical companies have dramatically decided they won’t reapply for a subsidy after being knocked back up to seven times.
Their decision has left patients who need the life-extending melanoma treatment Zelboraf facing a $9,400 a month bill for treatment.
Meanwhile, the small number of people with the rare Pompe’s Disease which impairs muscle function and reduces life expectancy are expected to afford $400,000 a year for the treatment Myozyme.
And other crucial medicines which have been approved for subsidy by an independent expert government committee are months later still waiting for cabinet to approve the funding.
Former policeman Doug Preston risked death if he waited for Cabinet to approve subsidy for his $3,500 a month prostate cancer treatment Zytiga. He had to remortgage his house to find the money.
“If I hadn’t done that I would have got past the no return point, my back would have decayed, my legs would have crumbled, I would be bed bound and waiting for death,” he said, explaining that he has a new lease of life since he started the drug.
Zytiga was approved for subsidy by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee in March, July and November 2012 but the drug company was initially unhappy with the price it was being offered, delaying the subsidy approval.
A new anti-clotting medicine Pradxa was approved for subsidy two years ago and then again in March but 100,000 stroke patients who could benefit from it are still waiting for cabinet to fund it.
Under an agreement the government has with the medicines industry it has six months to approve a medicine if it is approved for subsidy and a price agreement is reached with the company.
The knock-backs and delays come as a study commissioned by pharmaceutical lobby group Medicines Australia found last month that the number of new medicines placed on the nation’s drug subsidy scheme was the lowest in 20 years in 2011-12.
Just 15 new medicines were added to the scheme that year, 40 per cent fewer than the 20-year average of 25 new drugs a year, the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies found.
Many Australians get free access to breakthrough new drugs through clinical trials but the number of new clinical trials approved in Australia is also down 30 per cent in the past six years.
Medicines Australia chief Brendan Shaw says patients waiting for cabinet to approve funding for their medicines are now worried the caretaker period where government ceases entering contracts during the election may further delay subsidies.
Medical Oncology Group of Australia chair Professor Gary Richardson says Australia’s drug approval system is out of date a needs to be reviewed.
“We are now falling behind Eastern European countries with the availability of medicines,” he said.
Drugs should be reimbursed earlier and monitored for five years after which their performance and price should be reassessed, he said.
Dr Shaw says the pharmaceutical industry wants all parties to agree after the election to a new framework for approving medicine subsidies that will speed up the process and provide certainty.
BACK:
WA Police union Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our Retired Member, Alan Clive Back, 3382, at Bowra & O’Dea Mandurah on WEDNESDAY (15.03.2017) at 10.00am.
Cremation will take place privately at a later time.
38-years in policing including community policing, criminal investigation, project management, district management, overseas policing (Solomon Islands & Timor Leste), and national investigations (Australian Crime Commission). Currently working as acting Commander (State Commander)
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BALLANTYNE:
The Funeral Cortege for Acting Commander John Ballantyne of WA Police will arrive at the main entrance of KARRAKATTA Cemetery, Railway Road, Karrakatta at 10.30am on MONDAY (8.05.2017) for a Cremation Service.
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-ballantyne&pid=185279341#sthash.RGVgQFwx.dpuf
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WA Police Union
Members are invited to attend the Memorial Service for our Member John Ballantyne 6147 at KARRAKATTA Cemetery on MONDAY (08.05.2017) at 10.30am.
BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
I remember your smile, The things you would say, I treasured the hours we spent every day.
The laughs we had, the secrets we shared, The love you gave, the way you cared.
You left a place no one can fill, I miss you, John, and always will.
Life goes on; we know it’s true, But not the same without you.
Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will treasure the memories we have of you.
All our love Vicki, Shannan, Michael, Charlotte, Harper, Curtis and Gemma.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
JB although I only had the privilidge of working with you for a short time, you become a great mentor to me. Despite what you were facing, you were always there for a chat, a vent or common sense advice to put things into perspective. A truly kind and selfless man, I will miss you. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and family and Mike and Ang.
~
Jo McCabe,
Perth, Western Australia
Monday, 8 May 2017
Don’t forget your mobile phone, not the one in the dunny, the one I bought you from the toy store. I missed you when you left Northam.
~
Helen Doye,
Northam, Western Australia
Sunday, 7 May 2017
Pete, Dianne & All Johns Family,
Wishing you Peace to bring Comfort, Courage to face the days ahead & Loving memories to Forever hold in your Hearts. REST IN PEACE John. Jules Ursh Renee & Simone
~
Jules,
Busselton, Western Australia
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of happy times with one of life’s special people. Our deepest sympathy to Vicki and Family and Peter.
Love Julie and Family
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 8 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of our former colleague Detective Superintendent John Ballantyne former State Manager of the ACIC WA Office. He will be remembered.
Rest in Peace friend and colleague.
Chris Dawson CEO and all ACIC staff.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 6 May 2017
BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
Regimental 6147. Fond memories of my partner in crime at the illustrious CIB. JB, we shared a lot of experiences, always challenging, sometimes dangerous, and you faced it all with a wry smile and sense of humour. Heartfelt sympathy to Vicki and family on the loss of a true gentleman.
Brad Gorman.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 6 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John):
JB, you were a best friend, a mentor and a brother to me and Godfather to my Son. What greater honour that when a man moves forward, he leaves behind in each of us, the best of what he was. A defender, protector, supporter, victor, a warrior. The last of the breed from a bygone era. Sincere condolences to VJ, Peter and families. RIP Digger
Sulli and family
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 6 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): Farewell to our dear friend JB now resting peacefully. Treasured memories of good times spent together. Heartfelt sympathy to Vicki and family.
Til we meet again.
Shayne and Sally
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
JB, always with a smirk, always ready with a witty (or not so witty) remark. We had great fun JB, it was an honour.
Mark Wall.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): Sincere condolences to Vicki and family on the sad passing of a fine gentleman. A wonderful mentor, colleague and friend who will be missed by many. R.I.P.
Col, Jo and Erin Johnson
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John):
Sincere sympathy to Vicki and family. JB was an inspirational and dedicated leader. R I P.
South Metropolitan DMT
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): The staff at Beaconsfield Primary School wish to send their deepest sympathy to Vicki and family on the loss of John. May you find comfort in your precious memories.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley) APM:
It was hard to let you go, given we’d had each others back for 20 plus years but I know you are in a better place. You fought courageously till the end and we will miss you greatly. We hope you’re enjoying the Police star that Henry chose for his “Big Good John”. We love you dearly and will meet again.
Mike, Angie, Henry and Molly Bell xxxx
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): When the sun says goodbye to the earth, it leaves a beautiful sunset as a gift. When friends say goodbye to each other they leave mementos of everlasting memories. Goodbye my friend, I will miss you and remember you always.
To Vicki and family
With heartfelt sympathy to you as we remember a life so well lived. A life that leaves a legacy of joy, pride and pleasure, a loving lasting memory you will treasure always.Pat xx
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE
(John Ashley):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague John Ballantyne Registered Number 6147.
Deepest sympathy to all his loved ones.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 4 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John) 6147:
In memory of a respected colleague, treasured friend and former Committee Member.
John’s contribution will never be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and family.
WA Police Commissioned Officers’ Mess.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 6 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John):
Much loved nephew of Shirley and Bernard (dec), cousin of Tim.
Will be dearly missed.
Condolences to his family.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 6 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): Sympathy and love to Vicki-May and family. John your battle is over, no more pain you’re at peace now.
Love Mum, Dad (dec) and Family.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 6 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): Uncle to Ashleigh. Now at peace with your brother, David. He will care for you now. Trish and Ashleigh
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John A):
Dearly loved nephew of Joan and Don (dec), loved cousin of Esme, Tom, Jan, Rob, Matt and Mitchell. Deepest sympathy to Vicki and Peter.
Always remembered
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 5 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John ): In memory of our nephew and cousin. Taken far too soon.
Love Aunty Rhonda, Uncle Don, Cathy, Donna, Jane, Lara and Families.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 4 May 2017
BALLANTYNE (John):
Our little brother passed away 2nd May, 2017. He is now at rest at peace. His troubles are now behind him, his battles are over, may he rest in peace.
Peter and Dianne.
Published in: The West Australian
– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/thewest-au/john-ballantyne-condolences/185279324?&page=3#sthash.O38z21NZ.dpuf
WA Police have seized more than 150 packages containing illicit drugs, in a four day blitz in the lead up to Leaver’s week.
The packages contained mostly methamphetamine, but also ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, cannabis and a range of other drugs.
Acting Commander John Ballantyne said many of the intended recipients would now face charges including possession and possession with intent to supply.
“Some of the intended recipients have been identified as being 17 and 18 years old, so it is not unreasonable to suggest that some of those drugs could have been destined for Leavers,” he said.
“What I do know is that none of those drugs will make it to Leavers.”
The organised crime squad and canine unit were involved in the operation targeting drugs sent through the post.
Police said they were still trying to determine whether the drugs were purchased online and whether they came from interstate, overseas or a combination of both.
The purpose of the operation was to limit the amount of drugs on the street during Leavers, which begins on Monday.
The seizures ranged from small packages to larger ones, including 100 ecstasy tablets, 84 grams of amphetamine, 87.5 grams MDMA powder and 100 LSD tabs.
Acting Commander Ballantyne once again urged parents to talk to their children about the dangers associated with illicit drugs.
“It’s up to parents to talk to their leavers now to make sure they make the right decisions, not the wrong ones, a bad decision now could lead to implications into the future which could have far reaching consequences.”
WA Police officers awarded Australia Day Honours policing medals
PERTHNOW,
FIVE of the State’s police officers have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Superintendent John Ballantyne, Superintendent Brad Royce, Inspector Kerry French, Inspector Kim Travers and Sergeant Jodie Pearson have all been awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal.
Superintendent John Ballantyne
Superintendent Ballantyne has served the WA Police with distinction for 37 years.
During this time he has led the way in metropolitan and regional community policing, state and
national criminal investigations, corporate project management, overseas peacekeeping and district management.
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New inspectors join Pilbara district office
Two new inspectors have joined the Pilbara police district office in Karratha.
Ken Nicolson will be supervising police stations in West Pilbara.
John Ballantyne will oversee crime management and governance.
They are replacing Inspector Craig Lockhart who has moved to Perth and Inspector Phil Clews who is moving to Broome.
Inspector Ballantyne has just returned from a stint with the Australian Federal Police in the Solomon Islands and East Timor.
His role in the Pilbara will be to “police the police”.
Inspector Ballantyne says his new role will provide a challenge.
“It’s to ensure that the police within the Pilbara adhere to the policies and the procedures of the WA Police Service and indeed the statute laws set by Government,” he said.
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 7 December 1945
Probationary Constable – appointed 15 September 1947
Senior Constable – appointed 23 August 1960
Senior Constable – retirement
Stations: ( whilst a Cadet ):- Campsie, Balmain, MO Unit.
( whilst a ProCst ):- Newtown ( Beats ), MO Unit ( Modus Operandi Section from May 1951 and one of the FIRST Police Officers to be trained in Identikit ( manual sketching / facial system )
The MO section moved 3 times during his tenure there. Central to Redfern then to Smith & Campbell St ( the old hat factory / CIB and the last move was to Parramatta ).
His last Posting was Publication Unit from where he Retired on 17 February 1988.
Service: From 7 December 1945to 17 February 1988=42+years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 March 1985
Born: 18 February 1928
Died on: Friday 12 May 2017 @ Sutherland Hospital
Age: 89
Cause: Aspiration Pheumonitis – this was following a fall where he fractured his left arm & femur. He passed away 6 days following the fall
Event location: Home – Telopea Ave, Caringbah South where he lived all his married life ( 64 years this July )
Event date: Saturday 7 May 2017 ( fall resulting in broken bones )
Funeral date: Thursday 18 May 2017 @ 1.30pm
Funeral location: Olsens Funeral Chapel, 691 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland
Buried at: Cremated. Ashes held by family
Memorial located at: ?
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Nothing further can be found about this man, or his Service, other than documented below.
Cal
18 May 2017
***Further information will be forthcoming from his daughter. ****
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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Monday 3 October 1966, page 1
Identi-kit picture of youth
Police constructed this Indenti-kit picture from descriptions of the boy said to have been seen in the area where Alan Redston was killed. The picture was issued to newspapers and television stations yesterday.
Police searching for the killer of six-year old Alan Geoffrey Redston issued yesterday an Identi-kit drawing of a youth wanted for questioning.
The identi-kit picture was shown on television yesterday and will continue to be shown during the week. The description was broadcast also.
The description of the youth, as given by police, is 13 to 15 years of age, about 5ft 6in tall, with blond hair which possibly falls over his forehead when untidy. He may have a scar over his left eye.
A statement issued by Canberra police said, “It is believed this person can assist inquiries and resides in or frequents the Woden Valley area.
“When last seen in the Curtin dump area on Monday, September 26, after school hours, he was described as wearing a white pullover or T-shirt with blue jeans and riding a bicycle which had a spade attached to it”.
Police see boys
Yesterday two boys whom police believe might identify this youth were interviewed in Canberra by Senior Constable John Schmidt of the modus operandi section, CIB, Sydney.
Constable Schmidt flew to Canberra for the day to help compile a composite picture of the youth from descriptions.
He said the identi-kit had been used successfully by NSW police investigating crimes. It contained 525 slides, and was capable of producing 62 billion variations of the human face.
The body of Alan Redston was found, bound and wrapped in a house coat and in pieces of felt, in the bed of Yarralumla Creek at Curtin on Wednesday morning. An autopsy showed he had died of strangulation caused by a rope looped around his neck and tied lo another rope binding his hands and feet.
Detective Constable B. W. Baulman, of Canberra, one of the 12 detectives on the case, said yesterday police had discontinued inquiries in the northern suburb of Hackett after questioning several boys.
Investigations in that area had failed to produce any new information.
Police have been working 18 hours a day interviewing children and householders. They have called at homes, and have stopped boys in the street in the Woden Valley seeking information. They attended Alan Redston’s funeral at the Methodist National Memorial Church, Forrest, on Saturday afternoon with several boys.
