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William James MacFARLANE

William James MacFARLANE

aka  Bill

late of MacKay

Survived by younger brother Robert MacFARLANE – NSWPF # ???? – Retired

 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   78xx

 

Rank:  Detective Sergeant 3rd Class ( Resigned )

 

Stations?, Wagga Wagga, 6 Division ( Nth Sydney ),  7 Division ( Redfern ),  25 Division Detectives ( Chatswood ),  Vice Squad,  Pillage Squad, Kings Cross Detectives.  May also have been a Police Diver?

Later joined Corrective Services around 1980’s & worked at Malabar, Katingal, Parramatta, Bathurst.

 

ServiceFrom  6 December 1954  to 14 November 1970 ( Resigned )  = 15+ years Service

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Korean War

Australian Imperial Force

Regiment?

Enlisted:                                      30 April 1953

Service #                                     N39408

Rank?

Embarkation?

Next of kin?

Religion?

Single / Married?

Returned to Australia ?

Finished:                                    9 June 1955

Bill didn’t see any War, as such, and was signed up with the Army for mandatory service.  His father was also in the Army during WWII and was one of the Rats of Tabrook.

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Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

 

Born:  7 November 1934

Died on:  25 January 1990

Age:  55

Cause:  Severe PTSD.  Accident – internal rupture of the ?

 

Funeral date?

Funeral location?

 

Buried at:  Cremated at Rockhampton with Ashes interred at Tewantin Cemetery, Cooroy Noosa Rd, Noosa Heads, Qld

 Memorial at?

 

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


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Weary Police searchers lining up for refreshments at a canteen established in the area.
Weary Police searchers lining up for refreshments at a canteen established in the area.

Dad and other Police at Mascot airport<br /> Protecting Frankie Avalon.
Dad and other Police at Mascot airport
Protecting Frankie Avalon.

 

Dad in the side car .
NSW Police Force

 

Dad left , and his fellow plain clothes Police Officers. Detective Sergeant 3rd class.<br /> Photos and information from Carolyn Logan - daughter of Bill ( 24 Jan 2017 )
Dad left , and his fellow plain clothes Police Officers. Detective Sergeant 3rd class.
Photos and information from Carolyn Logan – daughter of Bill ( 24 Jan 2017 )


 

 

 

 




Peter Charles DORTER

Peter Charles DORTER

( late of Duncraig, W.A. )

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. #  4103

Rank?

Stations?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years of Service with W.A. Police

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Service name:                               Army  – Anti_Tank Platoon  1RAR  ( First Tour of Vietnam  1965 / 1966 )

Service number:                          54029

Rank:                                             Corporal

Date of birth:                               12 September 1941

Place of birth:                              Kalgoorlie, W.A.

Date of intake:              ?

NS Training:                  ?

Follow Up Training:   ?

Basic Training:             ?

Next of Kin:                   ?

Medals                          ?

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Police Awards:  National Medal – granted 8 March 1984

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 3 August 1996

Born:  12 September 1941

Died on:  Tuesday  14 June 2016

Cause?

Age:  74

Funeral date:  Monday  20 June 2016 @ 10am

Funeral location:  West Chapel in PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park, Whitfords Avenue, Padbury, W.A.

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at?

 

Bien Hoa, Vietnam. 1965-07. Private Peter Dorter of Perth, WA, relaxes at the edge of the airfield after an operation by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).
Bien Hoa, Vietnam. 1965-07. Private Peter Dorter of Perth, WA, relaxes at the edge of the airfield after an operation by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).


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DORTER (Peter):
Passed away on 14th June at St John of God Hospital Subiaco after a short but brave fight.
Treasured husband of Gail. Much loved father to Matthew, father-in-law to Christine and admired older brother to Rodney and Dianne.
You will always be a part of us.
We Love You

Saturday, 18 June 2016

DORTER (Peter):
Pete, I’m going to miss our Wednesday get-togethers for a beer and beef and gravy roll.
RIP Big Brother.

Love Rod

Thursday, 16 June 2016

DORTER (Peter):
Very much loved Brother-in-law and travelling companion of John and June, loving uncle to Gareth and Cassie and friend to James.
So much laughter and great times for our memory banks.

Love always xxxxx

“Captain Fun” – What more can I say? Love and hugs

Uncle Pete, Cassie xxx

Thursday, 16 June 2016

DORTER (Peter Charles):
Much loved brother-in-law of Peta and Eddie.
Our hearts are aching for you Pete, we miss you Uncle Pete.
From Pierina, Teresa, Antonio, Lisa and families.
Resting in peace now.

Friday, 17 June 2016

DORTER (Peter):
Fond farewell to my “newspaper reading” buddy.

Love Lynnie.

Friday, 17 June 2016

DORTER (Peter):
To Gail, Matthew and family, words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
RIP Peter.
John and Lillian Walker.
DORTER (Peter):
To Gail, Matthew and family, the Management and Staff of John Walker Chocolatier send our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

RIP Peter.

Saturday, 18 June 2016

DORTER (Peter):
We are deeply saddened by the news of Peter’s passing.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Gail and family.

Joan, Pat and the staff at Karrinyup.

– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=peter-dorter&pid=180338809&fhid=14419#sthash.5qIAkK8T.dpuf
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The Funeral for the late Retired Police Officer Mr Peter Dorter 4103 of Duncraig will assemble at the West Chapel in PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park, Whitfords Avenue, Padbury for a Cremation Service to commence at 10.00am on MONDAY (20.6.2016).
WANGARA 9409 9119
Australian Owned purslowefunerals.com.au
http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=peter-dorter&pid=180338803&fhid=14419&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch
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54029 Peter Charles Dorter. Peter was a member of Anti-Tank Platoon 1 RAR (First Tour Vietnam 65/66). Peter’s funeral will be held at Pinnaroo Cemetery, Perth WA at 10:00am on Monday 20th June. Veterans are requested to wear medals.

https://www.facebook.com/1rarassociation/

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Cecil FRAIN

Cecil FRAIN

( late of Bexley )

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 3 March 1958

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 March 1974Preview Changes

Sergeant 2nd Class – Retirement

Stations?, Central ( 1 Division ) Traffic in the 1970’s, Kogarah ( 12 Division ) – Retirement

ServiceFrom  ?pre March 1958  to  23 January 1987 = 28 years of Service

AwardsNational Medal – granted 3 September 1985

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 3 September 1985

Born:  28 February 1934

Died on:  Tuesday  14 June 2016 in his sleep.

Cause?

Age:  82

Funeral date:  Monday  20 June 2016 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: West Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, SUTHERLAND

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at?

 


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FRAIN, Cecil.
(of Bexley, formerly of Caringbah)
14 th June 2016
Aged 82 years
Retired NSW Police
Former husband to Joan. Loving father of Lisa, Angela and Darren (deceased). Adoring Grandfather of Lara, Matthew, Harley, Rebecca and Reid. Longtime friend of Maureen Holmes.
Died peacefully in his sleep.

Friends are welcome to join the service at Woronora Crematorium, West Chapel, Linden St Sutherland on Monday 20 June at 11.30am.

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on June 18, 2016

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=cecil-frain&pid=180363962&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch

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Robert Arthur BELL

Robert Arthur BELL

( late of Georges Hall )

aka  Bob

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 12 September 1977

Constable – appointed 12 September 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class ( Shift Supervisor ) – retirement HOD

Stations?, VKG1 ( Sydney at the ‘Old Hat Factory’ = CIB ) 1976 – 77, , 21 Division, 3 Division ( 1980’s ), Radio Technician – NSW Crime Commission, Bankstown, Campsie, Burwood – HOD retirement

ServiceFrom  ?pre September 1977  to  3 August 2001 = 25 years Service

AwardsNational Medal – granted 22 July 1993

Born:  10 August 1949

Died on:  Wednesday  8 June 2016 at Werrington Rwy Stn whilst videoing the Indian Pacific.

Cause:  possible heart attack

Age:  65

Funeral date:  Thursday  16 June 2016 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  Woronora Crematorium, South Chapel

In lieu of flowers donations to Aspect Fundraising, PO Box 361, Forestville NSW 2087 would be appreciated.

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at?


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It is reported that Rob was at Werrington Railway Station and collapsed.  CPR was performed but was not successful.

May Rob forever Rest In Peace.

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Bob was a keen amateur Radio operator, he also has a web site. www.airsearailroad.com where he dealt with anything to do with the forms of transport mentioned in the web site name.

 

At least one can say that Bob passed away doing what he loved filming the various trains “Indian Pacific” etc to put on his web site and “Youtube”.

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Rob also wrote articles in ‘ On the airbands ‘ column in Australian Aviation magazine.

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BELL, Robert Arthur.
(known as Bob)
Late of Georges Hall. Cherished husband of Lynne. Much loved Dad of Carolyn, Peter, Christine and Rosemary. Father-in-law of Stephen and Matthew. Adored Pa of Zachary, Nicholas, Alexander, David, Joseph, Jacob, Emily, Jack and Holly. Brother to Rhonda. And a friend to many.

Heaven will be richer for the presence of his
loving soul.

Bob’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Thursday June 16, 2016 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Aspect Fundraising, PO Box 361, Forestville NSW 2087 would be appreciated. –

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

We all lost a colleague, friend and good mate. Rest in Peace Bob and fly with the angels.

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Sgt Bob Bell (Burwood days).
Not too many people were of your calibre and were such a great leader and friend to so many. You influenced my career and supported me as my sergeant and as friend. You made us laugh and showed that a Sgt could be human after all. Those shifts watching the flight paths of planes at your desk and you trusting me in a cop car is still spoken of to this day and still makes me laugh. Lost but never forgotten.

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

We always enjoyed Bob’s posts on AirSeaRailRoad.com and his enthusiasm for all mode of transports and amateur radio. Loved discussing many of these subjects with Bob over a cup of tea at Bankstown Airport.

Bob you will be missed, we will never forget your calm way to approach all situations.

Connie VK2CON and Yves VK2AUJ

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Bob will be greatly missed by his many friends

See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=robert-arthur-bell&pid=180325519&fhid=15076&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.WNRnTLd3.dpuf
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Trevor Lloyd WATKINS

Trevor Lloyd WATKINS

aka  Wokeye

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 160

 

Probationary Regd. # 92499

Regd. #  18284

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Academy on Monday 3 July 1978 ( aged 25 years, 2 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 18 September 1978 ( 25 years  5 months  9 days old )

Senior Constable – appointed 18 September 1987

 

Final Rank:  Senior Constable

 

Stations:  Riverstone ( 28 Division ), Parramatta ( 18 Division ), Blacktown G.D’s & Rescue Squad ( 27 Division )

 

ServiceFrom 3 July 1978 to 18 October 1997 = 19 years, 3 months, 15 days Service

 

AwardsNational Medal – granted 2 February 1995

 

Born:  Thursday  9 April 1953

Died on:  Saturday  18 October 1997 

( Sydney Morning Herald has an article I can’t read fully:  Apr 25, 1994 – Blacktown.  Pensioner deceased will be made by Trevor Lloyd Watkins Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon her estate…..

 

Cause:  Liver Cancer stemming from a toxic spill obtained whilst working Rescue Squad

 

Age:  44 years  6 months  9 days

 

Funeral date?TBA

Funeral location:  Tweed Heads, NSW

Buried at:  Cremated:  Ashes scattered at Cabarita Beach, NSW

 

 Memorial at:  NIL

Rescue 27 - Blacktown. Back Row ( L - R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Trevor Lloyd WATKINS #18284 Front Row ( L - R ) ?, ?, Col 'Pussa' KELSON, ? https://police.freom.com/lisa-ann-camwell/ https://police.freom.com/trevor-lloyd-watkins/
Rescue 27 – Blacktown.
Back Row ( L – R )
?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Trevor Lloyd WATKINS #18284
Front Row ( L – R )
?, ?, Col ‘Pussa’ KELSON, ?

https://police.freom.com/trevor-lloyd-watkins/

 TREVOR  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance 

* BUT SHOULD BE ( still not mentioned in May 2021 )


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Trevor’s cancer should be deemed a HOD from a rescue response incident in Blacktown to a chemical spill.

Trevor Watkins was a Police Rescue Operator who attended the same incident as Ronald Walter McGOWN.

Ron died on the 10 June 1998 within 3 months of being diagnosed with Liver Cancer.

Ron IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance but Trevor is NOT mentioned on the same wall.

Doctors are reported to have linked the two Police and their disease to the chemical spill event.


 

 

 




Ronald Walter McGOWN

 Ronald Walter McGOWN

( late of Blackheath )

Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 22 February 1971

Cadet #  2697

Redfern Police Academy Class # 132

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  15631

 

Rank:   NSW Police Cadet – started 22 February 1971 ( 17 yrs, 0 months, 16 days old )

Probationary Constable – appointed 6 February 1973 ( 19 years old )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 6 February 1978

Senior Constable – appointed 6 February 1982

 

Final Rank:  Senior Constable

 

Stations?, Blacktown ( 1970’s – 1980’s ), Penrith HWP ( 1980’s ), either Springwood or Katoomba, Lithgow ( G.D’s & Rescue Squad ) – Death

 

ServiceFrom  22 February 1971  to  10 June 1998 = 27 years, 3 months, 19 days Service

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 May 1998 ( SenCon )

 

Born:  Saturday  6 February 1954

Died on:  Wednesday  10 June 1998

Cause:  Liver Cancer – died within 3 months of diagnosis

Age:  44 years, 4 months, 4 days

 

Funeral date? June 1998

Funeral location:  Leura Crematorium

 

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at:  Leura Crematorium, NSW

Rescue 27 ( Blacktown ) Ron McGOWN,
Rescue 27 ( Blacktown )  1980
Ron McGOWN

 

Rescue 27 ( Blacktown ) Ron McGOWN, Henry LEVY, Col KELSON
Rescue 27 ( Blacktown )  1980
Ron McGOWN, Henry LEVY, Col KELSON

 

Located at Leura Memorial Gardens
Located at Leura Memorial Gardens

RON IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

Touch plate at the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra
Touch plate at the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra

 

Ronald Walter McGOWN
Believed to be hanging in Blacktown Police Station.

 

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Rons’ cancer was deemed a HOD from a rescue response incident in Blacktown to a chemical spill.

Trevor Watkins was also a Rescue Operator who attended the same incident and died some time before Ron of the same cancer.  Doctors linked the 2 Police to the same chemical spill event.

Trevor, however, is NOT mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance. ( Last checked 25 Aug 2022 )


 

Cadets - Class 10 / 1972
Cadets – Class 10 / 1972  ( Class 132 )


Hank Vanderwaarden 2019 · Found an old photo of what I think was a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can't remember all the names but I will give it a try. <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Back row</strong></span>: Laurie <strong>Eddy</strong> ( # 16868? ), Greg <strong>Peterson</strong> ( # 15106 ), Warren <strong>Newton</strong> ( # 14491 ), Bob <strong>Murrell</strong> ( # 15864 ), Hank <strong>Vanderwaarden</strong> ( # 20655 ), Ron <strong>Blake</strong> ( # 10029 ). <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Middle row</strong></span>: <a href="https://police.freom.com/john-robert-thomas-hamer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>John HAMER</strong></a> - instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie <strong>Jones</strong> ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/gary-richard-buckley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gary BUCKLEY</a></strong> ( # 16269 ), Ces <strong>Kearney</strong> ( # 16804 ), Ray <strong>Filewood</strong> ( # 15912 ), Dave <strong>Clouston</strong> ( # 16727 ), Alan <strong>Targett</strong> ( # 14196 ), Helmut <strong>Myers</strong> ( # 16359 ). <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Front row</strong></span>: Kieron <strong>Power</strong> ( # 17384 ), John <strong>Findlater</strong> ( # 13571 ), <strong><a href="https://police.freom.com/ronald-walter-mcgown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ron McGOWAN</a></strong> ( # 15631 ), Gordon <strong>Middlemisss</strong> ( # 17058 ), Gary <strong>Winchester</strong> ( # 15414 ), Mal <strong>Roser</strong> ( # 16028 ).
a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can’t remember all the names but I will give it a try. Back row: Laurie Eddy ( # 16868? ), Greg Peterson ( # 15106 ), Warren Newton ( # 14491 ), Bob Murrell ( # 15864 ), Hank Vanderwaarden ( # 15760 ), Ron Blake ( # 10029 ). Middle row: John HAMER – instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie Jones ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , Gary BUCKLEY ( # 16269 ), Ces Kearney ( # 16804 ), Ray Filewood ( # 15912 ), Dave Clouston ( # 16727 ), Alan Targett ( # 14196 ), Helmut Myers ( # 16359 ). Front row: Kieron Power ( # 17384 ), John Findlater ( # 13571 ), Ron McGOWAN ( # 15631 ), Gordon Middlemisss ( # 17058 ), Gary Winchester ( # 15414 ), Mal Roser ( # 16028 ).


 




Michael Edward MULLANE

Michael Edward MULLANE 

( late of Nelson Bay & the Victoria Hotel, Hinton, NSW )

aka  Mick

 

Redfern Police Academy Class # 119

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  13684

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 12 May 1969 ( aged 20 years, 1 months, 15 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 23 June 1969 ( aged 20 years, 2 months, 27 days )

Constable – appointed Monday 23 June 1969

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank? ( Appears in the 1969 Stud Book but not the 1975 issue )

 

Stations?

 

ServiceFrom  12 May 1969  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

 

Awards? No find on It’s an Honour

 

Born:  Sunday 27 March 1949

Died on: Friday  15 January 2016

Cause? ( Died in his sleep )

Age:  66 years, 9 months, ? days

 

Funeral date:  Saturday  23 January 2016

Funeral location:  St Joseph’s Catholic Church, East Maitland

 

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at?

 

 

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

 


 

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MULLANE,  MICHAEL EDWARD “MICK”
Aged 66 Years Of Nelson Bay and Victoria Hotel Hinton
Dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather of ELLEN, MICHAEL, TRUDY, LILY MAY, AIDAN MICHAEL and RUBY ELENA, son of PATRICIA (dec’d) and EDWARD, brother, brother-in-law and uncle of ANNE and RICHARD CRONIN, BERNARD and MERRYN and Families.
MICK’s Family invite you to attend a Mass in Celebration of his Life to be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, East Maitland this SATURDAY morning at 10.30.

A private cremation will follow.

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Published in The Newcastle Herald from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2016

http://tributes.theherald.com.au/obituaries/theherald-au/obituary.aspx?n=michael-edward-mullane&pid=177356072

Mick was a member of NSW Police Force but left ‘ the job ‘ and eventually became the Licencee / Publican of the Victoria Hotel, Hinton, NSW, with his wife Ellen.
Locally known as the Hinton Pub, it has been continuously licensed since 1840 and is the oldest remaining pub in the Hunter Valley.

Regulars mourn loss of Hinton publican

Tributes have been laid at the doors of the Hinton Pub as the town mourns the death of its ­publican Michael Mullane.

Mr Mullane died in his sleep on Friday. ( 15 Jan. 2016 )

The Victoria Hotel paid tribute to its fearless publican on Facebook over the weekend as it broke the news to the village.

“Mick passed away [on Friday] peacefully during his compulsory afternoon nap,” the statement said.

Customers and friends have ­rallied around Mr Mullane’s wife Ellen and their family.

Some took to Facebook to reveal their shock, while others left bunches of flowers at the pub door.

Wayne Campbell had his last drink at the pub on Thursday night and when he left the Mullanes were still behind the bar.

He was shocked Mr Mullane had died.

Ron Bremmell said it was a huge loss to the community and the pub would never be the same without him.

“I know Mick is looking down from heaven at all of us. Be strong as hard as it must be – Mick I’ll have an extra drink for you tonight,” Paul and Anne Martinovic added.

The pub is the oldest in the Hunter Valley and has been an integral part of Hinton since 1840.

The Mullanes renovated the pub and added a bistro where up to 70 people can dine­.

The pub will be closed until further notice.

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/3669149/regulars-mourn-loss-of-publican/

New look Victoria Hotel Hinton ready for grand unveiling Friday

It has been the lifeblood of the Hinton community for 176 years, a meeting place and a safe haven for isolated residents and farmers in times of flood.

If the walls of the historic Victoria Hotel at Hinton could talk it would be the making of a best seller.

Steeped in history the pub is about to start a new chapter with a relaunch on Friday following its untimely closure in January when former owner Michael Mullane died suddenly.

As a result the premises was sold and purchased by a local consortium, Goldthor Hotels.

Over the past four months the landmark pub has undergone a massive transformation, with a total refurbishment on the ground level.

New licensee Tom Greene said all will be unveiled when the Victoria’s doors re-open on Friday at 5pm.

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/3912866/historic-hinton-pub-set-for-friday-relaunch/?cs=171

 

NSW floods: Hinton barman admits defying owner to open pub without power

BARMAN Bill Bailey doesn’t dispute that he was told not to open Hinton’s Victoria Hotel last Thursday.

But his sense of civic duty got the better of him and he rode his tinny across the rising floodwaters to open up for a few hours after lunch.

“It has never been closed during a flood for 140 years,” Mr Bailey, told the Newcastle Herald after assisting clean-up crews at Wallalong on Sunday.

“It’s where everyone goes not just for a drink, but to meet.

“There were people putting up signs with important information on them.”

There’s no shortage of stranded locals who are grateful for the barman’s defiance, but the hotel’s owner and publican Michael Mullane isn’t among them.

Mr Mullane said he specifically directed Mr Bailey not to open up because there was no power.

“Any reasonable person would understand that the hotel cannot operate when there is no electricity.

“It could have led to a whole range of safety and insurance issues,” Mr Mullane, who bought the hotel five years ago, said.

“There’s been two floods since I bought it and it’s remained open each time because the power wasn’t cut.”

Mr Mullane, who was told on Thursday night that the pub was operating, denied he had sacked Mr Bailey.

The pair have spoken once on the phone since Thursday and are expected to meet later this week to discuss the situation.

“It’s a private matter,” Mr Mullane said.

Mr Bailey said he had no regrets about opening up for the community’s benefit.

“It’s my issue; there’s nothing I can do; I did the wrong thing,” he said.

The pub’s doors have remained closed since Thursday, but that didn’t stop a sizeable crowd of Anzac Day revellers gathering outside on Saturday for a game of two-up.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3037936/barman-defies-boss-to-open-hinton-pub/




Shane William HILLAS

 Shane William HILLAS

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank?

Stations?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years of Service

Awards? – No find on It’s An Honour

Born?

Died on:  Thursday  19 May 2016 at Ballarat, Vic.

Cause?

Age:  55

Funeral date:  Friday  27 May 2016 @ 1pm

Funeral location:  Mount Clear Church of Christ, 1185 Geelong Road, Mount Clear

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at?

 

 

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

 


 

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HILLAS,  Shane William (Late Victoria Police)
Taken from us unexpectedly at Ballarat on May 19, 2016 aged 55 years.
Cherished and adored father of Matthew, Damian, Benjamin, Keele, Jack and Olivia.
Loved and precious ‘Blood’ to Megan.
Treasured son of Bill (dec) and Marie.
Loved big brother of Karen and Peter, Donna and Chris and Uncle ‘Grumpy’ to Mitchell, Michaela, Mackenzie, Georgia and Emma.
Our heart aches with sadness. Our secret tears flow for what it means to lose you. No one will ever know.
Funeral details will appear in a later edition of the Courier.

Published in The Courier on May 23, 2016

http://tributes.thecourier.com.au/obituaries/thecourier-au/obituary.aspx?n=shane-william-hillas&pid=180074337&fhid=8024&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch




Patrick Philip CLEAR

 Patrick Philip CLEAR

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  12440[/alert_yellow]

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967

Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976

Sergeant – retired

Stations?, Joint Child Abuse Squad – retirement

ServiceFrom  ?pre April 1967  to  21 March 1997 = 30 years Service

AwardsNational Medal – granted 22 April 1983

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993

Born:  7 November 1941

Died on:  Sunday  22 May 2016

Cause?

Age:  74

Funeral date:  Monday  30 May 2016 @ 11am

Funeral location: Bathurst Crematorium Chapel, Bradwardine Road, Bathurst

Buried at:  Cremated

 Memorial at?

 


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May Pat forever Rest In Peace.

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John Ernest MASKELL

John Ernest MASKELL 

( Late of Highfields, Toowoomba, Qld )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?TBA

Rank?TBA

Stations?TBA

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?   to  ? ? ? = ? YEARS SERVICE

Awards? – No Find on It’s an Honour

Born:  19 December 1932

Died on:  Saturday  14 May 2016

Cause?

Age:  83

Funeral date:  Friday  20 May 2016 @ 1pm

Funeral location:  Hiram Philip Funerals Chapel, 52 Herries Street, EAST TOOWOOMBA

Buried at:  Committal service will be held at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, 1001 Ruthven Street, Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia on Friday, 20th May 2016 at 2:30am.

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MASKELL. John Ernest

Passed away peacefully on 14th May 2016.

Aged 83 Years

Dearly beloved Husband of Wendy. Loved Father and Father-In-Law of Belinda and Max, and Tim. Much loved Pop to Ben, Kyly, Alyce, Emily, Jade and Annelisese and Popa to Jayden, Max, Frankie-Belle, Harper, Louis and Charlotte.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend John’s Funeral Service to be held in the Hiram Philp Funeral Home Chapel, 52 Herries Street Toowoomba TOMMORROW, Friday 20th May 2016 commencing at 1:00pm. Private Cremation

Hiram Philp Funerals

Toowoomba  46324211

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Mrs Wendy Maskell lit a candle
Canberra, Australia
My loving father, miss you already rest in peace love from your daughter
Mrs Wendy Maskell lit a candle