1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 June 1993
National Police Service medal – awarded on 22 January 2016 ( 2 weeks before his death )
Born: 12 October 1944
Died on: Friday 5 February 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 71
Funeral date: Friday 12 February 2016 @ 1pm
Funeral location: St Michael’s, NSW Police Memorial Chapel, 1 McDermott Dve, Goulburn ( Police Academy )
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Bob MUNDAY on Friday 22 January 2016 receiving his National Police Service medals. 2 weeks to the day of this presentation, he died.
Bob MUNDAY on Friday 22 January 2016 receiving his National Police Service medals from Angus Taylor MP 2 weeks to the day of this presentation, he died.
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HONOURED: Ray Strong, Ian Radford and Robert Munday were celebrated for their services to policing with the medals.
Angus Taylor M.P. Bob Munday & A/Supt Evan Quarmby Goulburn NSW
THREE retired police officers living in the Goulburn region were honoured last Friday morning when presented with national Police Service medals.
Hume’s MP Angus Taylor and Local Area Command acting Superintendent Evan Quarmby presented the medals to retired Chief Superintendent Ian Radford, retired officer Robert (Bob) Munday, and retired officer Ray Strong.
Each had joined the NSW Police in the 1960s and retired in the 1990s, with careers spanning general policing, United Nations Force in Cyprus and scientific units.
“One of the best things I get to do when I’m relieving positions around the command is to come and help celebrate and recognise some of the people before me in this organisation,” Superintendent Quarmby said at the informal ceremony.
“What you have done and put into this organisation has made it what it is today … You’ve built this force.”
Mr Taylor said he thought it a “great honour” to present the service medals to the men.
Mr Radford joined the NSW Police in 1961 and had a career that spanned hundreds of kilometres, from three metropolitan divisions to Narribri, Grafton, Dubbo, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Griffith and the Southern Highlands. He was awarded the National Medal in 1980 and again in 1991 and 1997. He retired in 1997.
Mr Munday joined the force in 1967 and worked across the No. 14 Division, CI Branch, No. 25 Division, Albury and Queanbeyan. Mr Munday also spent 10 years in scientific and forensic policing.
He was awarded the National Medal in 1983 and the first Clasp to the National Medal in 1993. He retired in 1993.
Mr Strong joined the police in 1968. He was first stationed at Burwood and later in No. 21 Division, Newtown and Marrickville before transferring to North Broken Hill, a one-man station.
He then worked in Lightning Ridge and, later, Wyong. In 1991, he was transferred to Hillston Police Station as officer- in-charge, where he retired in 1996.
In 1992, Mr Strong attended Government House in Sydney, where the Governor of NSW Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, alongside then Police Commissioner Tony Lauer, awarded him the Police Overseas Service Medal, for his 12-month involvement with the United Nations Forces in Cyprus.
Mr Strong was one of 40 police officers from across Australia attached to the UN Force.
He was also awarded the National Medal in 1984 and the first Clasp to the National Medal in 1995.
2 weeks after these photos were taken, Bob had died.
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ROBERT HENRY MUNDAY
5 February 2016
at Clare Holland House, Canberra.
Late of Mulwaree Drive, Tallong.
Dearly loved husband of Denise.
Loved father, father-in-law and stepfather of Rachel and Chris, Deanne, Marc and Jane, Shane and Gabrella.
Loved Pa of 9 grandchildren.
Loved brother of Barry (dec), John and Annette.
Sadly missed by their respective families.
Aged 71 years.
Forever In Our Hearts
Robert’s family and friends are invited to attend his funeral service commencing at 1:00pm on FRIDAY, 12 February 2016
at the NSW Police Academy Chapel, 1 McDermott Drive, Goulburn.
A private family cremation will follow.
By request, in lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Research, would be greatly appreciated.
R. J. SIDNEY CRAIG FUNERAL DIRECTORS
EST. 1837 – AFDA / FDA (NSW)
298 Sloane Street, Goulburn NSW 2580
Telephone: (02) 4821 2122
GUARD OF HONOUR FOR THE FUNERAL OF JOHN SATO IN PUNCHBOWL, NSW
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Andrew Royds RoyantoNSW Fallen Police
February 6 at 9:17am ·
Just heard John “Chucky” Sato has succumbed to cancer. Knew he was crook but still very sad. RIP. Condolences to his family.
Andrew Royds Royan Greg Callander not sure of any funeral arrangements. If anyone is more connected please post.
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Wayne Nesbitt RIP Mate
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Gary Hodsdon RIP Good man taken too soon
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Peter Gould May he RIP
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Neil Purvis RIP brother in blue.
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Anthony Byrnes RIP Chucky. Top bloke Way to soon
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Julie Turton RIP
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Liana Stewart RIP
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Janne McMahon RIP Chuck my prayers and thoughts are with Joan and family.
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Pieter Strik A damn nice bloke RIP John
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John Mouawad I’m back
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Paul Glock RIP.
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Nada McDonald So sad RIP.
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Graham Maranda RIP good Sir.
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Janne McMahon RIP old workmate, Prayers and thoughts with Joanie and family.
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Greg Callander Do we have any further info on Chucky? Rank, Stations, still serving etc. I have a memorial page and one photo but nothing to put onto the actual page before I post it.
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Andrew Royds Royan Banks town D’s I think cal but Mark Góòdwin will know more
John Arthur SATO aka Chucky New South Wales Police Force Regd. # ? Rank: Detective Inspector – retired Stations: ? Service: From ? to ? Awards: National Medal – granted 28 Augus…
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Neal Carr 19 Detectives and was Crime Manager at Water Police or now known as Marine Command mate
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Greg Callander Neal Carr Thanks Neal. I have updated his memorial page with that info mate.
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Andrew Royds Royan details for JohnSato‘s funeral, FYI…. Thursday 11/2/16 at 10.30am at St Jerome’s Punchbowl Church, Rossmore Avenue. The cremation will be held at Mary Mother of Mercy, Rookwood at 12.30pm. Followed by light refreshments at 1.30pm at the Way of the Cross Water Gardens, Rookwood to honour the life of John. RIP brother-in-blue… your work here is done.
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Graham Maranda Thank you ARR.
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Julie Butler
February 11 at 5:45pm ·
Today was a sad day. We said goodbye to a dear mate, and fellow NOB ( Narwee Old Boy ), John ( Chuck) Sato. He was a much loved and life long friend to Greg Butto, Steve Stephen Dunstan ( Dunno), Geoff ( The Macca), Bruce ( Butchy) and Chris ( Hordy) Moore, who sadly went before him 2 years ago. He was also Much loved by the “Golden Boyz of Oz’s” wives and partners, Nola, Sharon, Lisa and many other good mates like Singo, Ian ( Fatty) and many more. Today was a reminder of good times, shared laughs and the importance of good friends in hard times. He was a fine, gentle man, with a good heart, strong faith, and a helping hand.
Our love and thoughts go out to his loyal and loving wife Joan Sato and his children Lily and Mike. He would have been so proud of you all today. He was honoured with a Police Funeral and a the Force did a wonderful job.
Godspeed, Chuck.
Nicole Frank Rest in peace to your friend xx
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Julie Butler Thanks Nicole. smile emoticon
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Lisa Butcher Very nicely said Julie Butler it was unfortunate i couldnt get away from work.
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Nola H Moore As always, Julie, you have put into words so elequently our thoughts. A lovely tribute. But, do you know, I believe he wasn’t actually a NOB but a friend of NOB. The boys can correct me if I’m wrong.
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Julie Butler He technically wasn’t… but he was to us smile emoticonsmile emoticon lol… and thanks Hun. good to see you . smile emoticon
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Nola H Moore Xxx
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Joan SatoThank you for your kind words Julie. John aka Chuck would have been chuffed. heart emoticon
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Lily SatoBeautiful words Julie, thank you for your support today
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Julie Butler Thinking of you all Lily. Your words about your dad were beautiful and He would have been so very proud of you.
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Samarah Moloney So sorry Julie! Thinking of you xxxx
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Michael Robert KNIGHT
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Michael Robert KNIGHT
( late of Queanbeyan, NSW )
New South Wales Police Force
Joined NSW Police via NSW Police Cadet System on 8 September 1958
Cadet # 1462
Regd. # 9785
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy from 8 September 1958 ( aged 16 years, 10 months, 21 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 18 October 1960 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( SenSgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
Born: Saturday 18 October 1941
Died on: Wednesday 27 January 2016 around 7pm in Canberra Hospital
Cause: existing medical condition
Age: 74 years, 3 months, 9 days
Funeral date: Wednesday 3 February 2016 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St Raphael’s Catholic Church Lowe Street, Queanbeyan
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
NSW POLICE CADET MICHAEL ROBERT KNIGHT
MICHAEL ROBERT KNIGHT ON A POLICE MOTOR CYCLE AT GUNNING.
Sergeants Course Redfern 12/2/79 to 30/3/79 – Back Row (L to R) John Dooley, Clem Rankin, Alan Hines, Ron Hockey, Brian Mays, Noel Parkinson, Mick Knight, Ron Rogerson.
Middle Row Col Campbell, Laurie Carroll, Mike Stephens, Len Maloney, Col Wedderburn, John Wakefield, Gary Jennings
Front Row – Ian Campbell, Barry Cafe, Alex Morton (Instructor), Trevor Thompson (Instructor), Warwick Hensley, Jude Maloney, Bill Shute.
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Loving husband to Robyn. Father to Tom, Anna, April, Jamie, Sam and Zach.
Loving brother of Chris, Nick and Sylvia. Poppy to Amy, Lani, Manaal, Lizzie, Daniel and Tyler.
The funeral service for Michael
will be held in St Raphael’s Catholic Church Lowe Street, Queanbeyan
On Wednesday, 3 February 2016, commencing at 10.30 am
Private cremation will follow.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to NSW Police Legacy.
Published in The Canberra Times on Jan. 30, 2016
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
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Kristy Gordon,
QUEANBEYAN, New South Wales
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
My deepest sympathy to Robyn and family on the passing of Mick, So many memories of fun times at The Tumbled Tree Wine Bistro, Shamrock Rode & Thistle. So many stories and great laughs from the past. Love always Cheryl Brooks
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Cheryl Brooks,
Sydney, New South Wales
Saturday, 30 January 2016
Fond memories of our Cooma days. Deepest sympathy with Robyn and children. Linda & Peter Bower Hopetoun WA
Late of Riverside Gardens, Nambucca Heads and formerly Maitland.
Beloved wife of Allan (Jerry) (dec). Loving mother of Kevin, Barry, Gerry, Glen and their families. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother.
Aged 94 years
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service for Norma at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 47 William Street, East Maitland on Saturday 30th January, 2016 commencing at 10am followed by private cremation.
9th January 2016, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Glenreagh.
Dearly beloved husband of Glenice,
loving father & father-in-law of Melissa & Matthew Zielinski, Reannan & Steve Loughlin,
loving Poppy of Ryan, Luke, Sunny & Cooper,
dear brother & brother-in-law and
uncle of his nieces & nephews.
Aged 63 Years
“Sadly missed”
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ray’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour TODAY, Wednesday 13th January 2016 commencing at 10.00 am.
All retired and serving Police Personnel are kindly invited to attend.
Friends are invited to join the family in the Garden Lounge for light refreshments following the Service.
RICE, David Neil. The funeral service of the Late David Rice will be held at Piddingtons Crematorium Chapel, Armidale commencing at 10:00 am followed by a cremation at Piddington’s Crematorium, Armidale.
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Terence Alick PLUNKETT
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Terence Alick PLUNKETT
aka Terry
Tasmania Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From? to?
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 December 1989
Born: 4 June 1932
Died on: Sunday 3 January 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 83
Funeral date: Friday 8 January 2016 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Funeral Home, 151 Main Road, Moonah, Tasmania
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
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Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Terence Alick (Terry) Plunkett to be held at our Funeral Home, 151 Main Road, Moonah on Friday (January 8, 2016) at 10.30 am.
– See more at: http://obituaries.themercury.com.au/notice/238402047#sthash.HToLsT7i.dpuf
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4.6.1932 – 3.1.2016
Passed away peacefully on Sunday. Loving husband of Lyn, loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Julie; Tracey (dec); Scott and Amanda; and Leigh and Denise. Loving pop of Abbey, Blair, Lauren and Dylan.
PLUNKETT, Terry.Loved and loving brother of Brian (dec) and brother-in-law of Pat. Terry was good with water tanks. Terry and Lyn were caring support to me after Brian died in 2004.
PLUNKETT, Terence Alick (TAP).The greatest man I have known. You were my Dad but also my hero and best friend. You were an inspiration to my life. Missing you already. Loving son Shane.
Passed from this life January 3, 2016. We will miss all your stories about your life and should have recorded them for future generations. Happy hunting. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. Shane, Juls, Dan, Em and Courtii.
plunkett, Terence.Passed away January 3, 2016. Loving brother of Yvonne, brother-in-law of LLoyd and loving uncle of Debrah, Tony, Diane and Rick. Rest in peace
Service: From 5 January 1959to? ? 1991 = 33+ years Service
Awards: Queen’s Gallantry Medal QGM – granted 1 October 1976 ( SenCon )( apprehend an armed man )
National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( DetSgt )
Born: Monday 9 February 1942
Died on: Friday 8 January 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 73 years, 11 months, 1 days
Funeral date: Wednesday 20 January 2016 @ 1pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Pinegrove Crematorium, Kington Street, Minchinbury, NSW
Wake: Wake to be held at the Waratah Room, Rooty Hill RSL, Sherbrooke Street, Rooty Hill, from 2.30pm. All welcome.
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
From John Cooke 7 September 2020 – NSW Fallen Police: Homicide Squad reunion at Police HQ in 2016 with Geoff McDowell on left & Wilfred ‘ Bill ” TUNSTALL ( who died shortly after in 2016 ). Both Geoff and Bill received bravery awards following a siege at Granville in 1975 in which Bill received a gunshot wound to his shoulder/arm. Geoff continued to back up Bill despite being severely affected by tear gas. The offender died in the shootout.
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Loving husband of Maureen. Beloved father and father-in-law of Andrew & Cheresa and Matthew & Kirstie. Loving and adored grandfather of Sean, Holly, Breanna, Harvey and Amber.
Decorated Police Officer of 33 years service in the NSW Police Force
Bill’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in the North Chapel of Pinegrove Crematorium, Kington Street, Minchinbury on WEDNESDAY (January 20, 2016) commencing at 1 pm.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 18, 2016
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Tuesday 13 May 1975 p1 of 18
Man shot dead in Sydney siege
SYDNEY, Monday. — Police used tear gas to force a man from a Sydney house today and shot him dead as he ran out firing a high powered rifle.
The man, 55, had held police at bay in the house in Glanville *( possibly Granville ) for nearly three hours.
He wounded a policeman (Wilfred TUNSTALL ) in the arm before he was shot dead.
Another policeman suffered from gas inhalation when two cannisters of gas were lobbed into the house.
Earlier witnesses reported that a woman *( Nadia Wehbe ) staggered out of the house wounded and collapsed in the gutter. A man who went to her aid was ordered away.
The woman and the policemen are in a satisfactory condition.
The wounded policeman ( left ) is led away from the siege in Sydney.
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Thursday 15 May 1975 p3 of 26
Recovering
SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Detective Bill Tunstall, who was shot in the arm during a two-hour siege at a Western Suburbs house on Monday afternoon, has left hospital. The condition of Mrs Nadia Wehbe, 40, who was hit in the right shoulder and later underwent emergency surgery, is satisfactory.
Queens Awards at the Government House today. Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall awarded with Queen’s Gallantry Medal. Det Tunstall (middle) with other awarded with Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct for the same action left Det Sen. Const. Aldo Lorenzutta and Det. Sen. Const. Geoffrey Neil McDowell. April 18, 1977. (Photo by Antonin Cermak/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
23 months old son of Mathew Tunstall, could not resist to join his father despite the strict protocol and National Anthem during the ceremony. On the right side of Tunstall are Detective SenConst Aldo Lorenzutta and further Det SenConst Geoffrey Neil McDowell, awarded with Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct for the same action. Queens’ Awards at the Government House today ( 17 April 1977 ). Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall awarded with Queens Gallantry Medal. Two-year-old Matthew Tunstall ignored protocol and the National Anthem to run to his father, Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall, who was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal at Government House yesterday. April 18, 1977. (Photo by Antonin Cermak/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Wednesday 31 December 1980 p3 of 20
New code name for bomber sought
SYDNEY: Sydney police have appealed to the Woolworths bomber to give them a new code name to avoid confusion with hoax callers.
Many of the hoax callers have used the bombers code name – “Mr Dunmore” – since it was published in a Sydney newspaper on Monday.
Police said yesterday that they believed the bomber has not made contact with Woolworths for at least 48 hours.
“Even though his code name has been revealed there are many many other ways he could establish that he is the real bomber when he makes contact with Woolworths again”, a detective said.
“It is his turn to make a move now – although we are still following several leads which might prove fruitful”.
Woolworths received more than 20 hoax bomb threats against its Sydney stores yesterday, despite a police warning that hoaxers could be sent to jail.
The threats were mostly against suburban stores but the main city store, which was the scene of the Christmas Eve blast, was evacuated for more than an hour while police carried out a search after a threat.
Heavy city traffic was slowed to a crawl as police blocked part of George and Park Streets and diverted traffic around the area.
Detective Sergeant W. Tunstall, of the special bomb squad, said any person caught making hoax threats would be charged with creating a public mischief.
“This is a very serious charge carrying a penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine”, he said.
The bomb hoaxes have fully extended police manpower.
Police estimated that more than 200 uniformed police have been taken from other duties to patrol Woolworths stores and carry out the searches after many of the threats.
“It is most frustrating”, they said. “Every hoax has to be checked out thoroughly and in many of the cases the stores have to be evacuated of staff and customers causing great inconvenience”, they said.
The Acting NSW Minister for Police, Mr Hills, said yesterday that no stone would be left unturned by police to bring those responsible for the Woolworths bombings and extortion demands to justice.
The total resources of the police force would continue to be available to protect the public and employees of the company from those responsible.
A special task force was working around the clock on the case.
A 19-year-old man was arrested yesterday at Ringwood, Melbourne, after a hoax call to a Woolworths store, police said last night.
They said that the man was arrested after increased activity by Telecom to help catch hoax callers. He is due to appear in court today charged with making a menacing phone call and a false report to police.
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Tuesday 3 February 1981 p1 of 22
Woolworth-bombings charges later, court told
NOWRA: A man who appeared in Nowra Court yesterday would be charged later as the principal in connection with the Woolworths bombings, police told the court yesterday.
Police said that the charges would relate to placing explosives at the stores in Warilla, Maitland and Sydney Town Hall.
The allegations were made by the police prosecutor, Sergeant Ken Earl, as he put questions to Detective-Sergeant W. Tunstall, of the CIB.
Before the court was Mr Larry Burton Danielson, 48, a club entertainer, of Huskisson, a small town near Nowra.
Mr Danielson already faces charges of having conspired with Mr Gregory McHardie and others to demand money with menaces and with having attempted to steal $1 million, the property of Woolworths.
Mr Danielson entered no plea yesterday before Mr Butler, SM. He was remanded in custody to appear in Sydney Central Court on Monday.
Opposing bail, Sergeant Earl said Mr Danielson had used the name Bradford to commit false pretences in the 1960s.
Sergeant Tunstall agreed with Sergeant Earl that Mr Danielson had changed his name to what it was now by deed poll.
Sergeant Earl said, “He will be charged as the principal in relation to the bombings in Warilla, Maitland and Town Hall.
“The charges relate to placing explosives and charges.
“Serious damage was caused to the store at Warilla, the Maitland store was destroyed, and five people were slightly injured in the explosion at Town Hall”, he said.
Sergeant Tunstall agreed with Sergeant Earl that it had been only the wide investigation by the CIB which had prevented detectives from presenting the explosives charges yesterday.
Sergeant Earl said the police had “a very strong case against the defendant”; “strong charges” would be laid against the defendant on Monday.
Mr Danielson’s lawyer, Mr David Crampton, applying for bail, said Mr Danielson was a single man who owned property at Huskisson, where he had an equity of $12,000 to $14,000.
The three times Mr Danielson had been interviewed he had denied the offences laid against him.
Despite the fact the first time Mr Danielson had been spoken to was 10 days before his arrest, he had made no effort to leave the area.
Mr Crampton said Mr Danielson did not have a current passport although he had come from New Zealand originally.
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Thursday 23 April 1981 p10 of 22
COURT REPORTS
Charged man said ‘You’re kidding’, SM told
SYDNEY: An entertainer told a detective, “You’re kidding”, when informed he would be charged over the Woolworths extortion attempt, Central Court was told yesterday.
Detective-Sergeant Wilfred Tunstall said this was the reaction of Mr Larry Burton Danielson, 48, of Huskisson, who, with Mr Gregory Norman McHardie, was appearing before Mr Webb, SM, charged with conspiring to demand money with menaces and by force between July 1 last year and January 13, 1981.
Each is also charged with attempting to steal $500,000 in cash, 22 diamonds and 10 50-ounce gold bars, the property of Woolworths, on January 13. Mr Danielson is further charged with breaking into Pro Diving Services at Huskisson on October 15, 1980, and January 13, 1981.
No plea has been entered.
Sergeant Tunstall said he had interviewed Mr Danielson at Nowra police station on January 29. He had also played tapes of two telephone calls made to Woolworths employees by an
extortionist.
“I told him he would be charged in relation to these matters”, Sergeant Tunstall said. “He said, ‘You’re kidding’ “.
Earlier, evidence was given that on January 17 Mr Danielson had bought a diver’s oxygen tank from a shop at Rushcutter Bay, Sydney. That night the shop had been broken into and other diving equipment stolen.
Mr Christopher Charles Benning, diving instructor, of Manly Vale, said he had locked the shop when he left it at 10.30pm. After the robbery, diving gear and a diver’s propulsion unit had been missing.
Mr Benning said a propulsion unit produced in court was of the same colour and type as the one stolen.
Mr John Pritchard, for Mr Danielson, objected when the police prosecutor, Sergeant Garry Wells, tried to tender the propulsion unit as an exhibit. He said there was nothing to connect his client with the unit.
Sergeant Wells said the unit had been found in Sydney Harbour about a mile from where a diver, alleged to be Mr McHardie, had tried to collect a bag of extortion money from under a wharf at Taronga Park.
Mr Webb said he would admit the exhibit, but was doubtful about its value. He adjourned the case until 10am today.
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Tuesday 18 May 1982 p3 of 20
Workmen patch the hole in the roof of Woolworths store in Liverpool yesterday after an early-morning bombing. Store staff rearrange stock to allow the store to open in the afternoon.
Escaper, store bomb link SYDNEY: Police are “keeping an open mind” on the possibility of a link between convicted Woolworths bomber Mr Graham McHardie and an explosion at the Woolworths variety store at Liverpool early yesterday.
Detective Superintendent Noel Morey ( NSWPF # 5283 ), of the Sydney CIB, confirmed that two sticks of gelignite had exploded, causing damage estimated at about $10,000.
Police intensified their search for Mr McHardie, 28, who escaped from Parramatta jail last month during his trial for the extortion bombings of three Woolworths stores in 1980. The police believe Mr McHardie or some of his associates could be responsible for yesterday’s explosion.
They also have not ruled out the possibility that the explosion was intended as revenge. “We are keeping an open mind,” a police spokesman said.
Detectives from the Special Breaking Squad, which investigated the 1980 bombings, spent several hours in the store yesterday, with members of the Police Scientific Squad, after it was found that the explosion was similar to previous Woolworths explosions.
Police said last night that the explosion had been caused by two sticks of gelignite which blew a hole three metres by one metre in the roof of the store about 4.40am. It also blew a hole in the wall of a second-storey office and was heard five kilometres away.
The means of detonating the explosive had not been discovered, although the area was searched yesterday by an officer from the Army Bomb Disposal Unit.
The bomb could have been placed on the roof, or thrown up, since there was no sign of breaking and entering, or theft.
Police said blasts at Woolworths stores in Warilla and Maitland in 1980 were caused by gelignite bombs placed on the roof.
The store opened to the public at 3.30pm after workmen had repaired the damaged corrugated-iron roof and cleared debris.
A spokesman for Woolworths, Mr John Hendry, said security would not be increased “because previous experience shows it to be at a pretty high level”.
No ransom demand had been made by last night to Woolworths, and Detective-Sergeant Bill Tunstall, who investigated the previous Woolworths bombings, said that at that time demand letters had not come for two days. If the style was to be the same this time “we might not get any letter for a few days yet”, he said.
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Thursday 23 December 1982 p6 of 22
Valuable paintings recovered
SYDNEY: Two valuable Australian paintings, stolen in 1976, have been recovered in a raid on a Darling Point house in Sydney.
The raid was carried out on Sunday by the Penrith-based regional crime squad, led by Detective-Sergeant Bill Tunstall.
Six paintings by well-known Australian artists were stolen from the Manly Art Gallery in May, 1976.
The recovered paintings were an oil by Tom Roberts, painted in 1895, and entitled ‘The Flower Seller’ and a Norman Lindsay water colour entitled ‘Swans and Peacocks’.
No arrests were made and inquiries are continuing in relation to the other paintings.
The Canberra Times ( ACT ) Saturday 9 July 1988 p10 of 68
Rogerson used false name, bank man says
SYDNEY: Former Sydney detective Mr Roger Rogerson had used a false name for an account he opened at a Penrith bank in July 1985, Glebe Local Court heard yesterday.
A former Westpac Bank branch manager, Mr Albert Blatch, told the court that Mr Rogerson had opened an account at his bank using the name Robert Tracey with a $58,000 bank cheque on July 9 that year.
Mr Blatch was giving evidence at committal proceedings against Mr Rogerson and two others charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
He said that Mr Rogerson had come into the bank with Detective Sergeant Bill Tunstall — whom Mr Blatch knew — and two others to discuss opening the account.
Mr Blatch said the cheque represented the balance of an account from another bank. Mr Rogerson had said he was not happy with the service.
Mr Rogerson had been introduced to him as Mr Rogerson, but had indicated he would like to keep his account in the name of Robert Tracey.
Mr Blatch said he understood the account was opened to hold funds “coming from Mr Rogerson refurbishing motor vehicles that had been sold”.
Mr Blatch said that Mr Rogerson had telephoned three days after the account had been opened and inquired about withdrawing $40,000.
Mr Blatch said the funds subsequently had been transferred to the Taxation Department.
Earlier yesterday, “Miss Jones”, the protected witness giving evidence about a drug deal she allegedly made with Mr Rogerson in May 1985, broke down and wept after she was questioned about fears for her safety.
Under cross-examination by counsel for Mr Rogerson, Miss Jones said she feared for her safety after the death of Mr Dennis Allen, who died in April last year.
She told the court she feared one person and she wrote that name on a piece of paper.
Mr Rogerson, Sydney businessman Mr Maurice Nowytarger and Mr Nick Paltos have been charged with conspiring with Mr Ross Karp between May 1985 and March 1986 to pervert the course of justice.
Loved husband of DALE. Dearest father of KAREN and WILL, LEA and WAYNE, DEBBIE and JUSTIN, KELLY and JOHN. Much loved pop of their families.
Retired NSW Police Officer.
Relatives and Friends of John are respectfully invited to attend his Service of Celebration to be held in St Columbanus’ Catholic Church, Cnr of Broadway and Mallon Streets, Stroud this Friday morning (8.1.2016) at 11 o’clock.
