Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 9 September 1988
Senior Constable – death
Stations: ?, State Transfers – Parramatta, Water Police during 2000 Olympics ( Jet ski ), Broken Bay Water Police – death
Service: From: attested 9 September 1988 to 1 June 2002 = 13+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 9 October 1966
Died on: 1 June 2002
Cause: Football injury
Age: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated.
Ashes were spread off Resolute Beach, Pittwater, Kurinai National Park
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Senior Constable Andrew Warner
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From the history of the Hornsby Rugby Club. – The club endured a particularly tragic event on June 1st 2002 when first grade playerAndrew Warner died as a result of injuries sustained during a home game against Oatley Rugby Club match at Waitara oval.
Andrew was a club stalwart who had played over 100 games for the club and was also a coach with the club.
Andrew is remembered at the annual Back to Hornsby day when the first grade teams play for the Andrew Warner Memorial trophy.
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From David Buchanan: Wednesday 14 February 2018:
This is the funeral for Andy Warner in June 2002. (This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.)
Andy was attached to Broken Bay Water Police at the time of his death. He tragically died as a result of an accident playing football at Waitara on the 1st June 2002. He was a well-liked member of the Broken Bay unit – and the entire Water Police, his football club and the local community.
His death made us realise how close Police are around this nation. I was working with Craig Goozee on that day, and Andy’s mates informed us of the accident and his subsequent death soon after it occurred. Apart from the obvious shock and grief that Craig and I had at the time, we set about making the necessary phonecalls and enquiries to one and all, but we learned that Andy’s parents were somewhere in northern Australia between Katherine and Broome on a caravanning holiday – and no phone contact. (I might add that many members of our Water Police unit just came into work to assist wherever they could.) Craig and I thought this was going to be a lengthy process in locating them. We found them after 3 phonecalls and advice from the local coppers – Katherine Police, the NT/WA border station, and Kununurra Police in WA. The Senior Constable at Kununurra located Andy’s parents them within 10 minutes after the call, but before delivering the message, he gathered the local clergy as support. Still hard to believe that we had located Andy’s parents within the hour.
What occurred after resulted in commendations being delivered via our commissioner. The local police in WA and NT pooled together and drove Andy’s parents in relay to Darwin, organised and placed them on a flight to Sydney. They also drove their car and caravan from Kununurra to Katherine and placed same in safe storage. Made us realise that Police are all a family no matter what uniform they wear.
Andy Warner’s ashes were spread off Resolute Beach in Pittwater, a remote and peaceful beach in the Kuringai National Park. RIP Andy.
This is perhaps the only photo where you will witness the NSW Water Police marching.
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John James MYERS
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John James MYERS
aka Jack
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 July 1954
Senior Constable – appointed 19 July 1965 to Retirement
Stations: ?, Pyrmont ( 1978 – ),Traffic, Police Citizens Boys Club ( PCBC ), Central
Service: From? ? pre 19 July 1954 to 2 September 1982 = 28+ years of Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 17 February 1925
Died on: Monday 23 March 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 90
Funeral date: Tuesday 31 March 2015 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Newcastle Memorial Park Crematorium,
176 Anderson Dve, Beresfield
Buried at: Cremated
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Location of Funeral:
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With regret I advise the death of John (Jack) James MYERS, 90 old, former Regd. No. 7785, a Veteran Member of the Newcastle Branch of the RPA.
Jack passed away on 23/03/2015 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10.30am on Tuesday 31st Instant at Newcastle Memorial Park Crematorium, 176 Anderson Drive, BERESFIELD.
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Gregory John PALMER
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Gregory John PALMER
( late of Bellambi, NSW )
New South Wales Police Force
Greg joined NSW Police via the Police Cadet System on 3 February 1975
Cadet # 3156
Regd. # 17149
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced training at Redfern Police Academy – 3 February 1975 ( Aged 18 years, 2 months & 29 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 8 December 1975 ( aged 19 years, 1 months & 3 days )
Constable – appointed 8 December 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? November? 1980
Senior Constable – appointed 8 December 1984
Final Rank: Senior Constable – Retired
Stations: ?, Liverpool – Retirement
Service: From 3 February 1975to 7 June 2001 – 26 years, 4 months & 4 days Service
Awards: National Medal – granted ? ? ?Either 17 March 1992 OR 24 March 2000
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Former SenCon )
Ashes with his youngest daughter, Anne, at Albury Cemetery, NSW
GREGORY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
With regret I advise the death of Gregory John PALMER, 58 old, former Regd. No. 17149, an Unattached Member of the RPA of Corrimal.
Gregory passed away on 20/03/2015 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 12midday tomorrow, Tuesday 24th Instant at H. Parsons Funeral Directors, Bulli Chapel, 278 Princes Highway, BULLI.
PALMER, Greg
of Bellambi
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on March 20, 2015.
Beloved husband of Margarethe.
Dearly loved father and father in law of Matthew and Heather, Stephen, Kathryn and Jessie.
Much loved Granddad of Lily, Sebastian.
Loved brother of Judith.
Greg will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in Sydney.
Aged 58 Years
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts
Relatives and friends are invited to attend GREG’S Funeral Service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Tuesday at 12noon.
In lieu of flowers donations to NSW Police Legacy would be appreciated.
From the ‘Go Fund Me’ website, to which Greg made 3 Posts from 3 September 2014:
Update #3: 6 months ago.
In January this year I was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme. I have had Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy . In June this year a portion of a second brain tumour was removed. The standard Chemotherapy used for Brain Cancer has to this date been unsuccessful and the tumour continues to grow. My biggest hurdle at present is the swelling of the brain. An alternative Chemotherapy will help with this swelling and may give me an extra couple of months with my family. There is little or no government subsidy and we have sought help through foundations which have been unsuccessful. I am asking for a small donation from my family and friends to help with the cost of further treatment.
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Update #2: 6 months ago.
Thank you again to all the wonderful people who have donated. My health is poor but my heart is healed. The support and love shown by so many people is truly unbelievable.
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Update #3: 3 September 2014.
To all the wonderful people out there. Please watch our video.
Thank you
Ian James TARLINTON
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Ian James TARLINTON
aka Tex
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9300
Rank: Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Hurstville ( late 70’s – early 80’s ), PCYC
Service: From ? to 3 March 1990 – 30 years
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986
Born: ?
Died on: 16 March 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 74
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated
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With regret I advise the death of Ian James TARLINTON, 74 old, former Regd. No. 9300, a member of the Wide Bay Branch of the RPA.
Ian passed away on 16/03/2015 and a private cremation will be conducted.
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Dennis William BUSH
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Dennis William BUSH
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8328
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: 4 March 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 78
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated
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Dennis William BUSH, 78 old, former Regd. No. 8328, a member of the Central Coast Branch of the RPA.
Dennis passed away on 04/03/2015 and is to be privately cremated. He has been living with his daughter in Queensland for some years.
Loving mother of Paul. Adored grandmother of Jessica, Chloe and Micaela.
Aged 89 years
Relatives and friends of the Late EDNA ABBOTT are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Thursday, February 26, 2015 to be held within the West Chapel of Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland at 10:30am.
Stations: Possibly Darlinghurst ( Constable 1954 era ), possibly Glebe ( Det Sgt. 1964 era )?
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: Queen’s Police Medal ( QPM ) – granted 31 December 1979 to Senior Inspector
National Medal – granted 16 December 1983
Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 26 January 2005 – ‘ For service to the community as an administrator of, and volunteer with, the Meals on Wheels organisation in New South Wales ‘
Born: 1920 – 1921?
Died on: 13 February 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 94
Funeral date: Wednesday 18 February 2015 @ 1pm
Funeral location: West Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Military Rd, Matraville
Buried at: Cremation
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With regret I advise the death of Arthur Leonard SMAILLS OAM QPM, 94 old, former Regd. No. 5016, an Unattached Veteran Member of the RPA of Sans Souci.
Arthur passed away on 13/02/2015 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 1pm on Wednesday 18th Instant at the West Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Military Road, MATRAVILLE.
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Warrant Officer Class 2, Oscar Henry POMROY – pre NSWPF
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With regret I advise the death of Oscar Henry POMROY, 91 old, former Regd. No. 5751, a Veteran Member of the Coffs Harbour Branch of the RPA.
Oscar passed away on 31/01/2015 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 3pm on Friday 6th Instant at the Chapel, Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, KARANGI.
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Oscar Henry POMROY
POMROY, Oscar Henry (Roughy) (Ossie)
31st January 2015 at Opal Aged Care. Late of Urunga, Former Inspector of Police at Katoomba.
Cherished Husband of Myra (dec), Loved Dad of Phillip, Loving Pop of Megan and Sally. Great Grandpop of Charlotte, Elizabeth, Hannah and Julia.
Aged 91 Years
Both Now Laid to Rest Gently
Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Ossie’s Funeral Service appointed to commence Friday 6th February 2015 at 3pm in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road Karangi.
In lieu of Floral Tributes Donations to R.S.L. may be left at the Chapel.
2/6 Cavalry Commando Regiment and 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Name: Oscar Henry POMROY
Service No: NX202915
Rank: WO2
Unit: 10
Brief History: Oscar Henry Pomroy born 15/02/1924 Griffith NSW enlisted Lismore 12/01/1944 discharged 18/09/1946. From Bren Gunner to WO2 on discharge. Entered the police force NSW and rose to the rank of Chief Inspector. Organized return to Wewak and Squadron reunions at Sawtell. (and so much more).(Details required)
Date Of Birth: 15 Feb 1924
Place of Birth: Griffith, NSW
Date of Enlistment: 12 January 1944
Locality on Enlistment: Lismore, NSW
Place of Enlistment: Paddington, NSW
Next of Kin: POMROY, Percy
Date of Discharge: 18 Sept 1946
Rank: Warrant Officer Class 2
Posting at Discharge: 2/10 Commando Squadron
EXCERPT FROM SHAWN O’LEAR’Y “TO THE GREEN FIELDS BEYOND”
At Maurak, Milak, Aupik and Ami, the commandos frequently had been given reliable advance information by natives of enemy locations; and patrol casualties accordingly had been minimised. At Dove Bay the men prowled for an enemy who, wherever he was, was awaiting them. The first patrol clash of any consequence occurred on 27 May. Perkins took his entire troop, accompanied by an attached medical orderly and artillery and infantry signallers (the latter to communicate with mortarmen), and ferreted over the high areas to the south of the perimieter.
The party made an early morning start and trekked along a ridge until it reached an east-west track which showed signs of recent heavy foot traffic. The troop turned west and followed the track down a slope to upper Mandi Creek which it crossed. When the field telephone was checked it failed to bring response. The trailing sig. wire had been cut. A sub-patrol returned and repaired the break and the troop continued its advance.
Soon a clearing was reached in which holes recently had been dug. The soil was yet damp. The troop edged forward, each man a lubricated shadow. In the jungle no insect chirped and a Japanese who was shortly seen, seemed to slide sinuously into the undergrowth.
Suddenly the jungle exploded with shattering fire. Rifles and machine guns laced the troop with lead and in the first moments Lietenant Land and Trooper NEM Mondon went down, both, fortunately, only wounded. Perkins drew his men back to the fringe of the jungle where fallen logs lay at the head of the track home. A call for artillery fire from the 25 pounders on Boram aerodrome failed because of communication inadequacy, but communication was established with supporting mortars and bombs began to fall among enemy pits.
A strongly defended Japanese position having been found, and the reconnaisance object of his patrol thus achieved, Perkins decided to withdraw. It was beyond doubt that artillery and more than a troop of commandos would be needed to eradicate this target. The rear section filtered back along the track, not knowing that enemy had quickly moved behind the troop and were now astride the path with machine guns. As the point scout, Trooper AA Maurer, rounded the first bend he was killed with a burst of automatic fire. Corporal O.H. Pomroy and Trooper Worrad immediately went into action with blazing Brens. The attached medical orderly, Corporal CR Mahony, daringly dived under their fire to tend Maurer whose body he rolled to security over the creek bank for later burial. He braved the fire once again to return with Maurer’s weapon…….and so on.
p320 and yet another incident “…….. The troop moved in again. Not yet had the enemy been destroyed, the barrage having been laid down slightly to the left of the position. Once more the troop drew fire from rifles and machine guns. Lieutenant Roper, Corporal HG Monk and Lance corporal CT Crawley, were wounded, Corporal Pomoroy with his Bren courageously covered the evacuation of the casualties. Two Japanese had been killed.
p339……and yet another …..”On 23 July 2/10 Sqn, however, was to suffer battle casualties. This squadron had not been relieved by 2/7 Sqn to rest in dalliance at Karawop. It had received 39 reinforcements on 19 July, among whom were three officers, one of whom was allotted to each troop. A patrol led by one of these, Lieut. E.R. Lawler, made contact with the enemy near the village of Machouin, south-east of Suik, on 22 July. Next morning, Lawler led a patrol to the area again to check natives’ reports of Japanese casualties caused by them. The patrol comprised most of B Troop’s reinforcements with a leavening of seasoned soldiers in Lieut. Redmond , Lance-Sgt Simpson, Corporal Pomroy and Trooper Nichols. The reconnaissance was to be a routine one which would serve to temper reinforcements to active service conditions.
Unfortunately, the Japanese had moved a force of about 40 men armed with rifles and a light machine-gun to defend a small spur leading to the village. The village itself was in an exposed area and the patrol correctly scouted to left and right instead of massing for attack.
The enemy was concealed in pits on high ground at the rear of the village which covered the spur. Troopers LD Turner and IG Wharton , on the left, were killed in the first firing, collapsing one on the other. Sergeant Simpson, who had dived behind a mound, emerged to try to drag the bodies back, but was himself wounded by a burst of machine-gun fire across the right shoulder and neck.
The situation was no happier to the right. Redmond and Tpr JN Jeffers had been killed and Cpl Mahoney the medical orderly who had so courageously tried to tend Maurer on 27 May, had been wounded. Mahoney’s wounds were serious ones. He had been shot through the arm and throat, yet still he tried to scrabble forward to minister to Jeffers. Jeffers, though, was beyond aid. Under cover from Cpl Pomroy‘s Bren, Tpr RG Denzel , a reinforcement medical orderly, extricated Mahony under fire. Denzel was awarded a Military Medal; Mahoney and Simpson were mentioned in dispatches. The citation for Denzel’s decoration laid particular emphasis on the fact that the deed was outstanding as the soldier had not been under fire before. When a later patrol came out to bury the Australian dead it was discovered that eight Japanese had been killed in the brief, but tragic, fight. It had been a day of tragedy for the regiment comparable with that of the ambush of the cavalry carriers at Derna in 1941.
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980, 1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 8 June 1988, 2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted 8 March 1997
Born: 20 March 1941
Died on: 29 January 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 73
Funeral date: Tuesday 3 February 2015 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Lake Macquarie Memorial Park Crematorium, Cessnock Rd, Ryhope
Buried at: Cremated
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Anthony FENTON
FENTON, Anthony Ivan
Aged 73 Years
Late of Charlestown
Passed away peacefully
29th January 2015Beloved husband of YVONNE, loved father and father-in-law of DAVID and PAULINE, MARK and YULIA, adored Poppy of DESTINY TAYLOR, ALEXANDER and NATASHA.ANTHONY’s Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel, of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park Crematorium, Cessnock Road Ryhope, this TUESDAY afternoon 3rd February 2015 commencing at 2 o’clock.”No Worries”
Adamstown 4957 0237
Australian Owned
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Jan. 31, 2015
Tony. You were always a good friend and great work mate, admired your direct approach to life. Peter Ross.
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Peter Ross,
Belmont
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Saturday, 31 January 2015
Farewell to my old fishing mate of many years. Always remembered never forgotten. “No worries Tony” Rest in peace.
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Hal Hubner,
Swansea, New South Wales
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Saturday, 31 January 2015
Will miss my old Mate terribly. He was one in a million. He is now at peace. My sympathies to his boys David and Mark who were the light of his life. In Gods hands.
CHARLESTOWN BOWLING CLUB
Members of the above club are advised of the passing of their late member, ANTHONY FENTON.
D. Hitchcock (Sec Man)
P. Kelly (Chair)
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Jan. 31, 2015
