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Chooky, my love, you were bigger than life itself, leaving your mark on every single person you met. I will do my best to honour your legacy, to focus on the mission in front of me, to stand strong in my truth and power and to put my own troubles aside to help others, especially when I cannot help myself.
You will be so deeply and dearly missed by so many my love, but you would want us to celebrate your incredible life and all of the good times that we were fortunate enough to share. I am at least comforted knowing that you are reunited with your beautiful Mum.
Saying goodbye to a love like ours is the hardest thing I think I’ll ever have to do. I will always love you, to the moon and back. Xo
Constable Christopher John Fowler
Constable Christopher John Fowler was awarded a Bronze Medal for actions involving a house fire at Windella Downs on the 4th September 2004.
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If you see someone without a smile – give them one of yours
AKA Byrnesy
Late of ?
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?
Brother of Maxwell Raymond BYRNES, NSWPF # 16118 ( RIP ) ( Aged 56 )
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – ” possibly ” Started with Class # 094 – Finished with Class # 106 ( who were ‘Sworn In’ on Monday 4 April 1966 )
NSW Police Cadet # 1792
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 11787
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 29 October 1962 ( aged 15 years, 7 months, 7 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 22 March 1966 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 22 March 1967
Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 March 1971
Detective – appointed 5 September 1975 ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 22 March 1975
Does NOT appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘
Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: Cadet: HQ – ( 20 Division ), ProCst: Auburn ( late 1960s – early 1970s )( 9 Division )( in 1967 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal with the NASHOS and went to the War in Vietnam for 12 months ), Returned to Auburn on GDs for another two years, Blacktown ( CIB )( 27 Division ), CIB Sydney ( 20 Division )( ? – 1980 ), Lecturer at Redfern Police Academy ( 1982 – 1984 )( Law & Procedure ) – Resigned 8 April 1984
Service: From 29 October 1962to8 April 1984 = 21 years, 5 months, 10 days Service
After leaving the employ of NSW Police Force & moving to Hervey Bay, Qld, Keith worked on a Milk Run working 7 days a week.
Keith and the family later moved to the Gold Coast, Qld.
Keith joined the Queensland Police Force where he was ‘Sworn In’ as a Constable in 1990 – Gold Coast GDs – Retiring, aged 60 ( 2007 ) = 17 years Service with QPol.
Service name: Australian Regular Army ( National Service )
Service number: 2788638
Rank: Corporal 1967 – Rifleman then Military Policeman
Unit Name: 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, 9 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 1 Div. Provo Company, Australian Forces Vietnam Provo Company, Eastern Command Personnel Depot – Watsons Bay, NSW – Discharge.
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Date of intake: 7 February 1968
Date of exit: 6 February 1970
Total Days:
NS Training: ?
National Service: Vietnam – 12 months
Follow Up Training:?
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: Australian Active Service Medal – 1945 – 1975 – Clasp – Vietnam,
the Vietnam Medal,
the Australian Defence Medal,
the Anniversary of National Service Medal – 1951 – 1972,
the Vietnamese Campaign Medal,
the Return from Active Service Badge.
Police Awards: National Medal – granted23 October 1981 ( Det SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal –granted30 July 1998 ( SenCon )
NSW Police Medal – with 2nd Clasp
Retirement / Leaving age: = 37 years, 0 months, 17 days ( NSWPF only )
Time in Retirement from Police: 38 years, 2 months, 9 days ( NSWPF only )
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2022 )
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My deepest sympathies to Lucy and family. Keith was a true gentleman and a wonderful man. He was a real character and made everyone laugh and feel special. I will always appreciate and remember his sage advice not only about policing but about life in general. He was a one of a kind and he will be deeply missed by many people.
Vale Byrnesy.
Tony Wheeler
Condolences to Lucy and all of of Keith’s family.
Keith and I met at the Qld Academy in 1990. I was about ten tears younger than Byrnesy, but he, Martin Cook and I were probably still senior to most of the other probationaries, so a bond developed between us.
(Bruce Willett will have memories of that I’m sure.)
As a live-in at the Academy, probably the highlight of most days was starting by sharing breakfast in the canteen with Byrnsey and Cooky. The “entertainment” was usually provided by Probationary Keith Byrnes.
As I’ve heard from Bruce today, and Liz, Keith was a story teller. Embellishment was sometimes apparent, but mostly it added to the mood and enjoyment of the story.
I only saw Keith once since Academy days. How I wish there were more times. Bruce, you did a great job. Have a good time up there in the big pub Byrnsey!
Maureen &Joe Fawcett
To Lucy and family Joe and I were so very sad to hear of Keith’s passing, he always had a smile and a laugh when we met him in the park at Evans Head what a joy it was to know both of you we never did finish that last game of euchre.
Last year nearly to the day we visited Keith at Fern Bay you had to go to your band that day what a great memory that will be for Joe and myself…Sending gods blessing you and your wider family.
Maureen and Joe
Betty Hooper
Sincerest condolences Lucy and family on the loss of your beloved Keith. Have fondest memories of him from Evans Head. He fought the fight bravely Now he can rest in peace
Les and Betty Hooper
Marg Wyllie, Susie, Tony, Chris and Families
Our heartfelt condolences to Lucy, Matt, Glenda and family.
Keith was very much loved by our family and we have many fond memories all together.
He will be missed by all ????
Kathryn and Paul Woods
Keith was a great neighbour and friend who always had time for a chat and a laugh. He called me (Kathryn) the sheriff of Dunkeith Av as I always kept an eye on him when Lucy was away!! His favourite quote was “Never buy a tool that your neighbour has”.
A lovely person who will be sincerely missed.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Love Kathryn and Paul❤️
Arch and Judy
The world is a poorer place without Keith. A great bloke and a credit to his country.
Condolences to Lucy and Family.
Love Arch and Judy
Tammy Cain
Condolences to Lucy, Matthew, Glenda, George, Jerah & family.
Thinking of you all.
Love the Cain family
Rosie Foubister
Thanks mate for your friendship over the years – it was always appreciated.
You’re a true gentleman and the loveliest of men.
Condolences to you Lucy and your family, take care, and Rest in Peace now Keith.
Paul Glock
Thank you Byrnesy, for being a mate and a champion bloke.
Sincere condolences from my family to Lucy and family.
The world is now a lesser place.
RIP my friend.
Bruce Mohr
Keith and I worked together in the 1970’s we have shared a friendship since then – he will be long remembered – Deepest condolences Lucy and family – Keith, my friend rest in peace mate
Noela Chapman Hedberg
Thanks for your friendship my class mate from 1966. RIP.
Stuart Sandford
Keith was a true gentleman and one of those rare folk you came across that not only provided sage advice but he genuinely cared to listen to others about literally anything.
A kind hearted soul and a true friend and colleague.
RIP Keith and condolences to Lucy and family.
Paul Hudson
Thanks for your friendship Keith.
God Bless from an old class mate.
Joe Jaramazovic
Deepest condolences Lucy and family, was lucky enough to speak with KB one last time couple of weeks ago.
Such a real gentle man and very much missed.
Rest in Peace KB!
Sasha Finney
Byrnesy was a true gentleman and a special friend.
RIP and I will have a beer and a ciggie for you……………..
Helen and Bob Purvis
All our love to you and the family Lucy Our deepest sympathy at this time RIP Keith We have so many good memories of times on the Gold Coast
Stephen Pyne
Deepest condolences to Lucy and the family.
Keith was a great bloke and will be missed by all.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Jenny Guy & Colin Morley
Dear Lucy, Matt, Glenda, extended family & friends Thinking of you all today as you say farewell to Keith.
What a courageous battle he fought.
Hoping you find peace as Keith is now at rest.
Hold on to all your treasured memories
Kind Regards & Condolences
Love Jen & Col Villa 39
David Austin
A great loss to all.
A fine man and a great work colleague.
Have fond memories of working beside Keith through thick and thin and having a laugh and a beer.
Will be sorely missed.
Vale Keith
Lynne Rosengreen
Lucy, so sorry for your loss.
Keith was a great guy to work with at Surfers Paradise.
Good memories.
He will be missed.
Barbara Wrigley
My deepest sympathies to you Lucy, Glenda and Matthew.
Sorry I could not be there today to say farewell to Keith.
He will be sadly missed by all. ????
Tj Geoghegan
What a great man. He taught me so much about people, policing and, well, life really.
I loved having a beer with him and hearing about Diggers latest bird antics!
He always listened with genuine interest … and that cheeky wink fixed any problem!
He will always be remembered with the greatest fondness.
Sending loving thoughts and hugs to you Lucy.
Tj.
Julie
Dear Lucy – Sending our love and hugs at this sad time.
Keep all those special memories of Keith close to your heart.
Love to you all
Dom, Jules, Katie and Em xx
Nev Hearn
Hi Lucy, Sorry for your loss.
Keith was such a great bloke, a pleasure to work with but more as a mate.
Sorry I couldn’t be there so please accept my deepest sympathies
Terry Willett
Lucy, Matt & Glenda, so sorry we cannot be with you to farewell KB.
Our love and deepest sympathy.
Tex, Cristina, and the boys.
Terry Ford and Susan Ford
One of lifes true gentleman.
Always had time for a chat and a laugh.
He will be missed.
Brad Miller
A good man Keith BYRNES.
Chapeau mate.
Ken Anderson
Keith was a true gentleman and a fine Police Officer who shone a positive light upon all those whose path he crossed.
He was a valued and respected mentor for all members of Class 188, NSW Police Academy, Redfern, 1982.
Sincere condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss.
Whilst Keith might now be gone, his light still glows brightly to all who knew him.
RIP
Justin Percival
Like me, Keith was fighting cancer. He gave me a lot of strength when we used to speak on the phone during my treatment.
He was a real old school bloke.
His word was his bond and he will be missed by me and many others.
RIP Keith
John Drummond.
Very sad to hear the passing of Keith, was a fine policeman at the old Auburn police Station – Rawson and Station roads, was spotless in his dress and excellent touch typist.
Was a family with his late brother Max and his father and The late Sergeant Mooney. O.I.C of the station.
Scott Kerrigan
So sorry to hear that Keith has passed away. Such great memories of him working at Surfers Paradise.
A rostered shift with Keith was one always to look forward to.
A great gentleman.
Condolences to Lucy and the family.
Colin McLEAN
Condolences from the McLEAN’s to Lucy and the family.
Working with Keith was one of my favourite memories of working at Surfers Paradise in the 1990’s.
Philip Hinshelwood
Deepest condolences to Lucy and family from Phil Hinshelwood and Family, and all from Class 188 of the New South Wales Police Academy Redfern (1982) ????.
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John Dagwell Death: Queanbeyan Bowls Club Member John Dagwell is Dead, Cause of Death
John Dagwell, Queanbeyan Bowls Club Member, has passed away unexpectedly. His death has been confirmed by Queanbeyan Bowlers Association, through an online post. He died after a long illness.
“It is with much sadness that I am advising the members of the Queanbeyan Bowls Club that John Dagwell, well respected member of our club, has passed away after a long battle with illness”, Queanbeyan Bowlers Association announced.
“A good man & a great person. Rest In Peace John. Our condolences go out to his family. The funeral for John Dagwell will take place at Christ Church, Rutledge St on Monday the 6th, commencing at 11:00 am.”
Friends, colleagues, officials and veterans are sending their condolences and tributes to the family in respect of his death. He will greatly be missed by everyone.
‘ A Victorian teacher struggled heroically to drag ‘two 11-year-old schoolboys from a blazing cabin at Sutton near the ACT border early yesterday morning after an air-conditioner burst into flames.
One Melbourne student died in the fire and another was rescued and airlifted to the Royal Childen’s Hospital, Melbourne, with burns to 100 per cent of his body. A hospital spokesman said the boy was in a critical condition in intensive care.
The teacher, Con Boukouvalas, one of several teachers accompanying 90 Victorian school children from two schools, went to the aid of seven boys in the cabin at White Ibis Tourist Village and Caravan Park.
He had heard screams for help about 12.30am.
NSW Police said the air-conditioner and the aluminium cabin had been well alight, but Mr Boukouvalas had ignored the danger.
As he pulled one boy free, he received burns to his arms, neck and back. He tried in vain to save the second boy but he was forced back by the flames and the heat.
The dead boy is Micah Akkerman, 11, and the injured boy is Nicholas Balgue, 11, both of Kew East Public School, Melbourne.
A NSW Police and NSW Fire Brigade investigators were at the scene yesterday searching for clues to the cause of the fire to submit to the NSW Coroner.
Sergeant John Dagwell said the fire occurred about 12.35pm in a cabin occupied by seven students from Kew East Public School. Five of the boys were not injured.
They had told police they were talking when one boy who wanted to smoke turned on the air-conditioner which burst into flames.
” It was soon engulfed in flames and two boys were trapped inside the cabin,” Sergeant Dagwell said.
White Ibis assistant manager Paul Porcherom said he was awoken about 12.45am but the ACT Fire Brigade had already been called.
He said the students were on an excursion and had been at the park for two days.
The rest of the school party returned home yesterday and Victorian Education Department counsellors were sent to the NSW border to meet them.
The injured boy was flown by the NSW Air Ambulance to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
A spokesman for Victorian Education Minister Don Hayward said the counsellors had gone to Albury on the NSW-Victoria border to meet the remainder of the children being driven home today.
“In any sort of tragedy like this we immediately offer the help of counsellors to help victims cope,” he said.
Department counsellors were also reported to have gone to Kew East Primary School in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to talk with parents and students.
A motorcyclist who collided with the XPT train at the Burbong crossing, Kings Highway, at 7.35am yesterday was in a serious but stable condition last night in Royal Canberra Hospital, Sergeant John Dagwell of the Queanbeyan police said yesterday.
Mr Richard Stone, 22, of Braidwood, who was travelling towards Queanbeyan at the time of the accident, suffered a serious injury to his right arm. He was taken to Royal Canberra Hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit.
At 7.50am, Mr Antonio Carnovalle, 51, of Queanbeyan, suffered serious head injuries when he fell almost five metres from scaffolding at a building site in Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan, Sergeant Dagwell said.
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Unfortunately I will be in hospital on Thursday and won’t be in a position to ‘record’ the funeral service so that it may be kept for future viewing – thus, if anyone would ‘record’ the service for me – so that it may be attached to Joy’s Memorial Post – I would be much appreciative. Cal@AustralianPolice.com.au
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Joy Jeanette LAUER, Philip HINSHELWOOD # 20491 and Tony LAUER # 8019 – March 2021
My deepest condolences to Retired NSWPF Commissioner Tony LAUER on the loss of your wife of 67 years, Joy.
May she gently rest in the arms of your son – Tony LAUER jnr – NSWPF # 20475.
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = ?
Stations: “possibly” NSWPF Mounted Unit, ?, Vice Squad ( July 1953 ), ?
Service: From? ? 1953?to 17 August 1965 ( Disengaged ) = 12 years Service
After leaving NSW Police, George continued a career in ‘Security’ & co-owned a restaurant, owned taxis, service stations & was a Research Adviser for the NSW Minister of Police at some point.
Retirement / Leaving age: = 32 years, 6 months, 16 days
Time in Retirement / Leaving the employ of Police: 56 years, 6 months, 2 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Wednesday 1 February 1933 in Newtown, NSW but of Creten heritage
Died on: Saturday 19 February 2022
Age: 89 years, 0 months, 18 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 24 February 2022 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Anna, 31A Crombie Ave, Bundall, Qld
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Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals
Buried at: ?
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There is a George SARRIS mentioned as having Resigned, as an Inspector with the Department of Consumer Affairs on the 28 March 1985.
Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954),
Tuesday 12 May 1953, page 12
Nightclub date was wrong
A constable said yesterday he had signed an antedated order form for liquor at the Roosevelt nightclub.
The constable, George Sarris, of the Vice Squad, was giving evidence in Central Court against Victor Sidney Vernon, 33, waiter, of Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Vernon admitted having, at the Roosevelt nightclub on March 18, sold three bottle’s of beer to Constable Sarris for 18/6.
Constable Sarris said when he asked Vernon for a drink Vernon took him to the office and asked him to sign an order form dated March 16.
A constable who obtained liquor at about 12.30am at the Roosevelt Restaurant, Potts Point, on March 18, told the Licensing Court today that he had given a false name and address, and had made a false statement to secure the liquor.
The constable, George Sarris ( Headquarters ), was giving evidence against Roosevelt manager, Ronald Aljo Middlin, 36, of Beach Rd, Bondi, who is charged with being the manager of the restaurant when it was open for the sale of liquor, not then holding a licence.
Constable Sarris said that he had gone to the restaurant on instructions, had filled in a predated order form, and a waiter named Vernon had supplied him with two bottles of beer for which he paid 12/-.
Later he bought another bottle for 6/6.
“Single sinner”
Mr. McDonald ( for Middlin ) argued that the purpose of the Liquor Act was that “a single sinner may be forgiven.”
In this case, there was no evidence of continued offences and, he said, the case should be dismissed.
Middlin said he was appointed manager of the Roosevelt when Stattler and Co. Pty. Ltd. took it over, in March.
He was given instructions in writing that under no circumstances was he to commit a breach of the Liquor Act, and he passed on these instructions to the staff.
Middlin said he told his staff to give two bottles of beer “with the compliments of the house” to customers who did not have an order.
Mr. R. M. Stewart, S.M., fined Frank Placko, 22, labourer, of Hopewell Street, Paddington, £10 in the Licensing Court yesterday for selling beer at 161 Castlereagh Street on July 25 without a licence.
Constable George Sarris, of the Vice Squad, said that he bought two bottles of beer from a man on the first floor of 161 Castlereagh Street.
Sergeant William Dickson, of the Vice Squad, said that a man named Keher had told him that the Slovak Association was holding a dance there.
Placko said that he was working at the dance voluntarily. He had thought Constable Sarris was of Hungarian nationality, and a member of the club.
A charge against Anton Keher, 34, labourer, of Chalmers Street, Sydney, of having the management of a room used for selling liquor without a licence was dismissed.
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Formerly of Miller, Late of Bateau Bay ( Central Coast ), NSW
relation in ‘the job’: former Senior Constable Greg SWEENEY, NSWPF # ?????
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 085A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9839
Uniform # 1711 & 2860
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? September 1960
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 31 October 1960 ( aged 24 years, 9 months, 15 days )
Constable – appointed 1 December 1961 ( Loss of 1 month Seniority – failed Dictation )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1966
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 December 1970
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Final Rank: = Senior Constable
Stations: After Redfern Academy he was stationed at Redfern GDs ( 7 Division )( 5 December 1960 – 12 March 1961 ), Randwick GDs ( 15 Division )( 13 March 1961 – 10 June 1962 ),
Police Telephone Communications Centre ( *Ph: 20966 )( 20 Division )( 11 June 1962 – 15 June 1967 ), Communications Branch ( 20 Division )( 15 June 1967 – 24 August 1969 ),
Liverpool GDs & Traffic Office ( 22 Division )( 25 August 1969 – 1 October 1977 ), Fairfield GDs ( 34 Division )( 2 October 1977 – 12 January 1980 ), Central GDs ( 1 Division )( 13 January 1980 – ? ), Merrylands GDs ( 26 Division )( ? – ? January 1991 ) – Optional Retired
* ( 20966 used to be the NSW Wide Police Switchboard number – now replaced with 131 444 )
Service: From? September 1960 to? January 1991 ( Optional Retirement ) = 30 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
Born: Thursday 16 January 1936 in Scone, NSW
Died on: Saturday 9 April 2022 during the night
Age: 86 years, 2 months, 24 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( type ? )
Event location: ? , Home with his wife by his side
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Funeral Parlour: Max Perram’s Funeral Service, 143 George St, Liverpool, NSW 02 9602 6175
Buried at: Liverpool Cemetery, MacLean St, Liverpool, NSW ( next to his mother – Linda Beatrice SWEENEY – D: 22-12-1971, Grave 1130 )
Location of Mick’s Grave: Section Grave, Catholic 17, Grave 1131
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )
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Much loved and sadly missed by his wife Bernadette,
Loved father of Gregory, Therese, David, Michele, Paul,
Daniel & Ann-Maree and father in law to their partners
Loving Grandfather of Shane, Rachael & Mitchell,
Samantha & Georgia, Rodger, Luke and Joshua
Great Grandfather of 7.
Remembered with Love
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Hugh will be celebrated on
Wednesday 20th April 2022 at St Therese Catholic Church, 125 Cartwright Avenue, Sadlier, commencing at 11.00am.
Followed by Interment at Liverpool Cemetery, Moore St, Liverpool.
Sgt ?, Senior Constable Mick SWEENEY, Sgt ?
Bernadette Sweeney & Mick Sweeney
Deepest condolences to Mick’s family, friends and colleagues.
I worked with Mick, on GDs, at Fairfield Police Station in the late 1970s – very early 1980s and remember his Raucous laugh.
He was a lot of fun to work with and just a funny bastard to be with and his ‘comb over’ his thinning hair – would never stay in place.
May you Forever Rest In Peace old mate.
Cal ” Uncle Charlie ”
Mick was one of the first Life Members inducted into 22 Division ( Liverpool ) Police Rugby League. He loved his Police footy and was happy to hear about your success before his passing. Go the Bulls.
Greg Sweeney.
Prior to joining the NSWPF, Mick was employed at a Pastry cook for 7 years, 2 months and a Confectioner for 8 months and was a fully qualified pastry cook.
Although he was widely known as Mick – his Christian name was actually Hugh ( and it is Hugh SWEENEY that he went by on his application to join the NSWPF ).
He was described as 5′ 11″ tall, weighing 12 stone, with Hazel eyes, Fair complexion & Fair hair ( I wonder if it was as thin back in 1960 ? ).
He was Married at the time.
He obtained, at completion of Training Class 85A, a mark of 54%.
He could type, on the 15 June 1961, 20 W.P.M.
He completed the three day course in Civil Defence in January 1962.
In June, 1973, SenCon Mick Sweeney was attending a motor vehicle accident on the Camden Valley Way, Leppington, near the Leppington Lawn Cemetery, at night and in a dark patch or roadway, when he was struck by a passing vehicle.
At the time, Camden Valley Way was a sealed roadway with gravel edges, one lane each way and very poorly lit – and similar to an outback country road.
The impact caused him to be thrown a fair distance through the air, landing on the roadway in his head.
Mick received serious head and other body injuries which were life threatening at the time.
He was hospitalised at Liverpool for 10 days before a miraculous recovery and he then returned to work.
He Retired in 1991 whilst attached to Merrylands Police Station.
In March 1974, SenCon Mick Sweeney and Cst Peter Gould ( # 15542 ), attended a factory at Green Valley and removed a 4 foot red belly black snake.
The Constables managed to get the snake into a cardboard box and conveyed the confined snake back to Liverpool Police Station.
There, the snake escaped from the box, causing staff to head for higher ground.
Some jumped onto tables, chairs and counters to escape the snake.
It then took a brace and courageous Senior Constable Roger BERGAMIN ( #10682 ) to capture the slim 4 foot snake with a stick and return it to the box and seal it.
I can imagine the raucous laughing going on.
Police Telephone Communications Centre – Police HQ – 20966
Liverpool ( NSW ) Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 ) by Ret DetInsp Joe Stanioch. ( # 14194 )
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Cal
13 April 2022
Craig Stuart DIGBY
| 03/07/2022
Craig Stuart DIGBY
AKA Craig DIGBY, Diggers
Late of Mt Annan, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 161
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst. # 92536
Regd. # 18455
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 25 September 1978 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 27 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1978 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 12 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 December 1983
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1987
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
After Policing life, Craig branched out as Digby’s Investigative Security and Protective Services
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
3 April 2022
Robert Keith MURRAY
| 03/07/2022
Robert Keith MURRAY
AKA Robert MURRAY, Bob MURRAY, Chuck MURRAY
Late of ?
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 156
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17709
Uniform # 3141
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 4 July 1977 ( aged 20 years, 7 months, 21 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 12 September 1977 ( aged 20 years, 9 months, 30 days )
Constable – appointed 12 September 1978
Constable 1st Class – appointed 12 September 1982
Final Rank: = Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Darlinghurst Police Stn – Retirement
Service: From 4 July 1977 to2 February 1987 = 9 years, 6 months, 29 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 30 years, 2 months, 20 days
Time in Retirement from / or Leaving the Police: 35 years, 0 months, 23 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – although:
Commissioner’s Commendation ( Awarded for Courageous Actions or Meritorious Service )
SenCon C.S. DIGBY
Winner of the George Lewis Trophy – ( Most Courageous Act )
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The Hastings community will farewell Chuck Murray on March 9.
A seamless ability to switch from rugby league commentating to boxing in the blink of an eye is how long-time friend Peter Saville will remember Robert Keith Murray.
The man affectionately known as ‘Chuck’ passed away on February 25, following a sudden battle with bowel cancer.
Mr Saville reflected on his favourite moments as producer alongside Chuck, when they covered the Hastings League, spanning almost three decades.
“His ability to switch between rugby league and boxing commentary was probably one of his best assets,” Saville said.
It was in reference to a match many years ago which saw an all-in-brawl erupt following a send-off.
Saville and Chuck first met in 1993, when Chuck joined the radio station after moving from Sydney.
“I originally knew him as Robert when he first turned up and halfway through that year he decided to change his name to Bob,” he said.
“When that didn’t work he went back to his old police nickname which he got at a pub in Sydney. You can imagine why he was called Chuck if he got his nickname from a pub in Sydney.”
The 65-year-old was a common sight at various Hastings League grounds from South West Rocks to Smithtown over the years before his health deteriorated.
Whether it was Group 2, Group 3, Hastings League, motocross or even schoolboy rugby league, the commentary was of a high standard.
The Port Macquarie Sharks’ reserve grade team bus even performed a u-turn on the Pacific Highway barely 10 minutes into their trip home back in the early ’90s, after they turned the radio on and heard of their first grade team’s grand final comeback.
Chuck was always committed to the cause and always answered the call – especially when the radio station was in trouble in early 2000.
“You can imagine why he was called Chuck if he got his nickname from a pub in Sydney.”
But Mr Saville will always fondly remember their regular climbs up onto the roof of Lank Bain Sporting Complex, even if it made those underneath nervous.
“Chuck was always wearing stubby shorts when he climbed up the ladder and God knows why,” he said.
“You’d be sitting in the stand and watch the roof bow as he walked across the gang plank and then sit and broadcast the game. Those were the days.”
Hastings League president Geoff Connor also paid tribute to Chuck and how he had helped promote rugby league over the years.
“He was good for people sitting at home who didn’t want to go because of wet weather or were too old or whatever,” he said.
“Chuck certainly promoted the game; he made himself a big part of the competition, but his biggest contribution was probably for people who moved away. They could still tune in and listen to their favourite team of a weekend.”
Clubs are encouraged to donate jumpers or shirts to go on the coffin during the service.
The jumpers can be dropped at Midcoast Funerals in Port Macquarie or Wauchope marked “attention Pieta Law” before Tuesday (March 8) mid-afternoon.
His funeral service will be held at the Anglican Church in Laurieton at 12.30pm on March 9.
SYDNEY: Mr Luciano Santos., who is alleged to have escaped from Darlinghurst police station almost two months ago, had used a loaded pistol to prevent his arrest, Waverley Petty Sessions was told yesterday.
Mr Santos, 22, appeared before Mr Forbes, SM. handcuffed to two uniformed policemen. Other police guarded the exits.
Mr Santos, unemployed, of no fixed address, was charged with escaping from the station on February 17.
He also was charged with assaulting Constables Wayne Innes ( # 18948? ), Sidney Davis( 19881? or 20580? ) and Robert Keith Murray in the execution of their duty, and with assaulting Constable Murray causing him actual bodily harm.
He also was charged with using a loaded firearm to avoid arrest, using a .38 calibre pistol and possessing a shortened firearm at Centennial Park on April 8.
Bail was not applied for.
When he escaped in February, Mr Santos was on remand on charges of armed robbery.
Mr Forbes adjourned the matters to April 28 for mention.
SYDNEY: A police sergeant told Balmain Court yesterday that he was hit in the head during a shoot-out with a man he described as “very dangerous”.
Detective Sergeant Graham Frazer ( # 9982 ), of the Armed Hold-up Squad, said the man, Mr Luciano Santos, had done “a couple of frightful things” and was serving a “very long term of imprisonment”.
Mr Santos is appearing before Mr Norton, SM, charged with shooting to avoid lawful apprehension at Centennial Park on April 8, using a .38 calibre revolver without a licence and possessing a shortened firearm.
He has not entered any pleas.
Sergeant Frazer said he and other detectives had been in the Centennial Park area on April 8 with the aim of recapturing Mr Santos.
About 9.30pm he was driving with two other detectives towards Cook Road, at Centennial Park, when he saw a large van which he had been told was carrying Mr Santos and another man, Mr Michael Johnson, who was now dead.
The van was being followed by a number of other police cars.
The van went through a red light and he saw Mr Santos, in the driver’s seat, pointing a handgun at police.
Sergeant Frazer said he was armed with a departmental-issue shotgun which he put out of the police car window and fired one shot at the van.
A detective in the back of the car he was in also fired a shot, but Mr Santos kept driving.
Sergeant Frazer said he fired another shot which shattered the window of the van and bought it to a halt.
“I immediately alighted and saw Mr Santos leaning from the window of the van holding a handgun,” he said. “I saw it was pointing at me.”
A shot was fired from the weapon. “I commenced to run towards the kerb. As I was running I was struck in the left side of the head by a projectile.
“The next thing I recall is being placed in the rear of my police car and later being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance.”
At about 2am the next day he underwent surgery.
He told the court Mr Santos was wanted for what he would term “a very serious escape” from the cells at the District Court, Darlinghurst. He had escaped with a man named Mr Ian Steele.
The court was told Mr Steele was shot by police in Victoria on the same day Mr Santos was arrested.
Sergeant Frazer told the court that at the time of his escape Mr Santos had been serving sentences for kidnapping and armed hold-up.
He said police had been told that on April 8 Mr Santos and other people planned to hold up a TAB agency in the Redfern or Surry Hills area.
Before proceedings against Mr Santos began on Monday, the police prosecutor, Sergeant Mal Spence, told the court that much of the evidence would also be given at the inquest on a man named Mr Johnson, who was shot dead by police.
SYDNEY: Two prisoners had sawn through a steel bar and climbed down a ladder made of linen before prison officers prevented their escape at Sydney’s Long Bay jail yesterday, a NSW Corrective Services Commission spokesman said.
The prisoners, Mr Luciano Santos and Mr Cyril Gidley, were apprehended shortly after 4am.
Mr Santos is serving a 14-year sentence for armed robbery and Mr Gidley is serving a life sentence for murder.
Patrolling officers had seen Mr Santos before he reached the ground, and apprehended him as he hid behind a pile of bricks in the prison yard.
Mr Gidley was still in the cell when Mr Santos was caught.
The commission spokesman said the escape was never likely to succeed as the men had still to cross the main prison wall.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
1 April 2022
Keith Victor COLLIS
| 03/07/2022
Keith Victor COLLIS
AKA ?
Late of Balgownie, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # Forty Five or higher?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8513
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ? ( aged
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 29 October 1956 ( aged 20 years, 1 month, 14 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 29 October 1967
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 25 February 1973 ( Seniority date should have been 23 February 1973 )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 11 May 1982
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed 27 November 1985
Final Rank: = Chief Inspector
Stations: ?, ‘D’ District ( SenCon )( 1968 ), ?, Deputy District Officer – Wagga Wagga ( Chief Insp. )( 1985 ), ?, TRG South Region ( Sutherland )( Insp. ), ?, Corrimal ( Chief Insp. ) – Retirement
Service: From? pre October 1956? to29 October 1991 = 35 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 1 month, 14 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 30 years, 4 months, 19 days
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Funeral Parlour: H Parsons Funeral, Wollongong, NSW
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 20th of March 2022.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Janelle and Alexander, Bradley and Karen, Michael and Alena.
Poppy of Luke, and Elishka.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dennis and Joan both deceased, and Uncle to his nephews Scott, Blair, Murray and their families.
Keith will be sadly missed and always loved.
Aged 85 Years
In Gods Care
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Keith’s funeral service to be held at St Brigids Catholic Church, Gipps Street, Gwynneville on Thursday, 31st of March 2022 at 12.30pm. Following the service his funeral will proceed to Wollongong Cemetery, Swan Street, Wollongong.
For those who are unable to attend you are invited to watch Keith’s service via a link found on funeral announcement.com.au.
North Coast District Detectives c 1979
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
