( 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
25 January 2022
John McKITTRICK
| 25/01/2022
John McKITTRICK
AKA ‘ The Black Prince ‘
Late of ?
May be related to J. J. McKITTRICK, NSWPF # 7297
Believe his brother was Paul McKITTRICK, NSWPF # 14834 who was stationed at Newtown
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ” possibly started with Class 042 ”
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8136
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed Wednesday 20 July 1955 ( aged 21 years, 11 months, 16 days )
( 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 )
Funeral Parlour: Mark G. Hammond Funeral Services, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (January 2022 )
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Sad to report another 14/29 Division officer from the old days, John McKITTRICK, passed away in Port Macquarie on New Years Eve aged 88. Condolences to Larry and the family. R.I.P. John
I’m certain there will be fireworks at the pearly gates tonight to welcome Dad home to glory. I’ve never known a more consistent Christian man, excited to meet his maker.
Dad was the most wonderful man, who lit up everyone’s life with his warmth and huge smile. I haven’t got enough words now. It’s so sad to have lost him today. We’ll all be together again in heaven Dad. Thanks for all the classic one liners you’ve left us with, we will always laugh and remember your sayings.
Of you go, “home to glory”.
R.I.P. John McKittrick
4.8.33-31.12.2021
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.
Cal
5 January 2022
Selwyn SMITH
| 25/01/2022
Selwyn SMITH – Doctor
AKA Sel
Late of ?
NSW Psychiatrist
A true “mate” to New South Wales Police Force members
Rank: Psychiatrist
Service: From? ? 1942 to? ? 2022 = ? years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = December 2021
Time in Retirement: 1+ month
Awards: No find on Australian Honours system
Born: ? ? 1942
Died on: Tuesday 18 January 2022 during the early a.m. in his sleep
Age: 80 years
Cause: Cancer – Melanoma
Event location: Home – with family by his side during the early a.m.
Event date: Diagnosed in October 2021
Funeral date: Friday 21 January 2022 @ 11am – 1pm
Funeral location: South chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, 12 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW
I have never met Selwyn Smith BUT I have, for over twenty years, been seeing one of his colleagues in the field of psychiatry.
I have never heard a bad word about Selwyn and if he is anything like the bloke I have been seeing for twenty years, Selwyn’s is a man to be honoured and respected for the way in which he cared for, and looked after – not only damaged police but all First Responders.
You received your Cancer diagnoses only in October 2021 and eventually had to rest up because of fatigue in November 2021.
You worked tirelessly to ensure that your patients were looked after and, on behalf of all First Responders ( ESPECIALLY the Members of NSWPF, I express my personal and sincere thanks to you and your family for the time that you gave all of my fellow work mates ( whether I knew them or not ) in your efforts to help, and save, them from the demons of PTSD / PTSI.
Your family and friends need to know that you were regarded as a bloody good mate to so many Police, and other First Responders, who were suffering PTSD / PTSI and you managed to pull a lot of them out of that dark pit that they were in for so many years.
Rest In Peace Selwyn. Your Duty is now done.
Greg Callander
NSWPF # 17463
20 January 2022
Very sad news from the St John Of God with the passing of Dr Selwyn Smith.
Although Selwynwas not a police officer or a first responder, he ( as a psychiatrist ) understood the plight that most first responders suffered with their mental ( and physical ) health and the many, unfounded and unnecessary, hoops that insurance companies make us jump through.
He was a very thoughtful man and an outstanding health care professional with the St John of God Hospital PTSD programs and his many, many patients.
Dr Smith understood emergency services and mental injuries and advocated for us when it felt like no one else did.
He was a brilliant psychiatrist and held in the highest esteem amongst his clients and his peers.
Dr Smith had literally only just retired before last Christmas ( 2021 ) due to his terminal illness ( cancer ) and our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and the countless people he has saved and helped throughout the years.
Rest In Peace.
some of the Comments from various Policing Facebook Groups & pages:
He helped me to turn around from a very broken ambo with work induced PTSI and the St John of God program was a BIG part of that. With his support to try to return to operational duties, I did another 8 years full-time and now 3 years part time. If others had their way, I would have got the boot. Selwyn went to bat for me after listening to me.
I wish he had longer in retirement after helping so many of us.
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I found out yesterday it’s a sad loss , he was a great doctor for people with ptsd and would fight with the insurance companies to make sure we got the right treatment we need
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I’m struggling to find a replacement too. Can some inbox me some suggestions.
Also devastating news today of his passing on Monday.
I guess he didn’t leave us because he wanted to.. he truly worked with all of us till the very end.
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I’m sad to hear that Dr Selwyn-Smith passed away today. Those who know of his work as Psychiatrist will really feel this. I have a heavy heart! His work at St John of God was invaluable.
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Best wishes Selwyn. You shared my contempt for heartless management practices and you greatly helped me along with countless others. Stay strong.
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Selwyn’s office are in the process of sending out letters to his patients. I spoke to them two days ago and my January appointment was cancelled. Retired immediately due to serious health issue. I’ve been told he is completing all outstanding reports.
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Sad news he was a man that cared about his patients and took on NSW Police Department for many of us. He became a friend and helped me through some dark times. RIP Selwyn
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RIP Doc you helped so many of us in our time of need you will be always be remembered by us. God Bless R.I.P
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Sad news he was a man that cared about his patients and took on NSW Police Department for many of us. He became a friend and helped me through some dark times. RIP Selwyn
Cal
20 January 2022
56 Comments
Charles Field-Marsham
19 hours ago
What a great life of a remarkable man! Strong and grounded family; a career that added great value to the world and a positive and loving friend. Truly inspirational and a model for us all.
I am grateful to have met him and shared a few “GREAT” meals with him and the family.
I cant believe he was 80, I thought he was in his early 70’s!!
XOXO
Charles
Leon and Melissa
2 days ago
Dr Selwyn Smith how can we ever repay you for how you have helped us over so many years.
The only way is to remember you and tell everyone who will listen about you.
Rest in peace our friend from sunny Queensland, always in our hearts.
Bronwyn Croft
2 days ago
Dr Smith helped so many Police that struggled with ptsd. I am so grateful of his unwavering support that has enabled me to be the best mum I can be for our 3 children and still be proud of my 30 year service to the NSW Police Force.
I am grateful for his amazing skill’s with helping his patients recover and I always left his room knowing that I had his support which helped my recovery immensely.
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Mark Eady
2 days ago
Thank you Selwyn. You made a difference to so many lives.
Your compassion, understanding, humility, and authenticity are some of my lingering memories. So glad we got to cross paths and I am forever in your debt for your support and advice during one of the most challenging times in my life.
My sincere condolences to your family.
They must be so proud of a life well lived.
Sophie Hartley
2 days ago
Thank you for your kindness and compassion and being a pillar of strength for many who reached out for you.
You have been a true advocate for many Police and their families.
May you Rest In Peace.
Anna Nikolis
2 days ago
Gone too soon and so suddenly, we are all saddened and heartbroken by your death. What will we do now without you?
Your smile, care and compassion is what got us through the hardest times.
Thank you Dr Selwyn Smith for being like a father and a guardian angel to me since 2007, you saved my life and I am forever grateful for everything you have done. You were one in a billion.
Anyone who had the opportunity to meet you was lucky and each one of us are still here because of you.
You truly cared about everyone and helped so many people in their darkest of times. You will forever be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Our deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones.
Thank you all for allowing us to share in the celebration of Dr Selwyns life.
Goodbye to a remarkable man beyond words.
You will be terribly missed and remembered with great respect and gratitude.
RIP my best friend, mentor and doctor ????
Harry Stengos
2 days ago
You will forever be held in the highest regard for your compassion and caring.
The definition of a gentleman and a saviour to so many.
May you Rest In Peace and may God bring comfort to your family.
Garry K
2 days ago
It is with sad hearts that we all say good bye to an amazing man who helped so many people in their darkest of times. I only knew you for a short time, but you gave me hope when I thought there was non.
My deepest sympathy to your to you wife and family.
REST IN PEACE
GK
Charlene
2 days ago
You were a godsend to so many psychologically injured NSW Police. Thank you for helping so many of us so much and being in our corner.
You will be terribly missed.
David Hooper
2 days ago
Selwyn, you have saved my life and showed me the utmost care and compassion. My family & I thank you from all our hearts.
You are still the most professional and caring person I have known & I thank you again for your professional care and advice.
I am surviving because of you.
My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
RIP Dr Smith!
Sharon Lee Twiss
2 days ago
Thank you Dr Selwyn Smith for being a lighthouse in the darkness.
My deepest sympathies to your wife May, your family, friends, colleagues and all your patients who were blessed to have you in their corner.
You will remembered with great respect and gratitude.
RIP ????
Diane Birch
2 days ago
Sad news. Still can’t believe it. Such a witty sense of humour. I loved our chats. Your memory was extraordinary. I was privileged to know you. I will be forever grateful for the support you provided me over many years.
You will be sadly missed by so many. You were one of a kind. Such a remarkable human being beyond words.
RIP.
Darryl L
2 days ago
Thank you Dr Smith for caring for me for 25 years. A very compassionate man who helped so many others as well.
You will be missed greatly.
Paul Daley
2 days ago
You referred to yourself as “The General” and would say ‘My job is to do the fighting, yours is to get well.’ And he did.
I am only here today because you gave me and countless others discarded by the police system the ability and willingness to live and fight on.
Thank you does not even scratch the surface of the debt of gratitude so many owe you.
To Mrs Smith and family, deepest condolences and thank you all for allowing us to peek behind the curtain and share in the celebration of Selwyns life.
Jodie
2 days ago
May you forever Rest In Peace Dr Smith. A true gentleman.
Condolences to your family, friends and loved ones during this very difficult time.
You have truly touched the lives of so many.
It’s your time to rest easy.
Jim Short
2 days ago
Dearest Selwyn, I came to you broken and in darkness, you helped show me the way through. Your smile and easy manner, and reassurance ‘I’ve got your back Jim’ helped me stay the course.
The world seems to be a slightly smaller less lit place with your passing.
From my family to yours, thank you for caring, thank you for being in my corner,
RIP.
Jim
Christine McGuire
2 days ago
Selwyn…what a truly amazing man you were! Thank you for the kindness, support and optimism you had towards all the Police you helped on our journeys.
You will never be forgotten.
Patricia Rinaldo
2 days ago
Dearest May, Ben, Michelle I am so sad.
Cannot believe that Sel Is gone.
We loved Him so much and the Family.
Sel was an Icon and will never forget Him.
Please know I am there with You in my heart.
One of My (Our) True Friends in Life Fondly, Pat Fondly,
Pat
Natalie
2 days ago
Dr Smith, what a remarkable human.
He has touched and changed the lives of so many. He will be missed.
I fell fortunate to have met him and thank you for all you did for me and everyone that had crossed your path.
A wonderful man, compassionate, empathetic, professional and funny.
You made me laugh when I didn’t think it could be possible.
Thank you.
Condolences to your friends and family.
Amy and Stephen Tsang
2 days ago
????????rest in peace, Selwyn
We miss you
Natalie M
2 days ago
Dr Smith thank you so much for your passion and service to the whole community.
You were truly an amazing man.
Love and strength to your family.
You will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Selwyn
Helen Weston
2 days ago
Thank you Selwyn.
Thank you for putting me back together, for caring and supporting me.
Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Peter Gould
2 days ago
A wonderful man who has helped and saved so many injured police officers.
My deepfelt condolences to family and loved ones.
Rest in Peace Selwyn.
Cheryl
3 days ago
Rest easy Dr Smith, thank you for saving my life, and thank you for all helping so many of my friends.
You were a great man.
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Paul
3 days ago
A very very sad loss. A true gentleman who had a genuine care for others.
The Colonel saved me and several others.
Rest in Peace.
Thank you for your legacy.
My condolences and prayers to the precious family.
TJ Parker
3 days ago
Small in stature, huge in heart. A giant in his field.
A huge loss for his family and so many in the triple 0 and military services. I am forever grateful for his warm smile and expertise.
From my family to yours Selwyn,
Rest in Peace.
You’ll never be forgotten.
Christine Noel Faught
3 days ago
Deepest sympathies, Michelle, and to all of your family.
Your Dad is always smiling in my memories – you are in my thoughts, and I’m so sorry for such a great loss.
With love always.
Vanya MacRAILD
3 days ago
Our dearest Selwyn, hearing of your illness and your sudden passing has left me and so very many people with the heart that is hurting beyond words. You are an amazing man who dedicated so many many years to helping so many people. I know all of us in the emergency services and correctives have been helped by you immensely and that will never be forgotten. The best thing I ever did was take the words of a very close friend of mine who was treated by yourself was to go and see yourself and Fotoula. I cherish the words you said to me and they were, “I will fix you“. I will continue to carry those words with me everyday. You bought me so far in the two years I had been seeing you, you lit up my life each time I came to see you as I knew I was in good hands and you lived by those words you said to me.
Like so many people we will all miss you terribly and we can not thank you for all you have done for so many.
Love to you, your precious family and friends.
XXXXX
Andrew
3 days ago
When Selwyn tells you; “I got ya back.” He really meant it.
The struggle by many first responders to find a way forward through life in the aftermath of multiple trauma was made so much easier by him punching on with “The System” to make sure you were covered.
A giant of a man who will be sorely missed.
RIP mate
Deb T
3 days ago
Dr Smith, thank you for everything you did to get me through. You fought the battle for me many times and “had my back”.
You are a gentleman and an angel xx
Darryl Hahn
3 days ago
Doc. Thanks for putting me back together, like you did for many police men and woman over the years.
It was an absolute privilege having you as my doctor and confidant. You gave me the comfort and light in a very dark time, and I will be forever grateful to you.
Much love and strength to your family at this time xxx
Warmest regards Darryl.
Lisa
3 days ago
Dr Smith thank you for your compassion and kindness that you showed me, you believed me when others failed me. You brought me out of the darkness into the light and gave me hope. You will be missed.
Sandra Bullock
3 days ago
Thank you Dr Smith for the help and guidance you gave to our son. We will be forever grateful.
RIP
Arna Meyer
3 days ago
Tuning in from America.
Dr Selwyn was a phenomenal support to me and my family and I’m saddened to learn about his death.
He was a compassionate doctor who will be sorely missed.
My deepest condolences to his family and all those he left behind.
The world is a better place for the work he performed and his legacy will live on in all of us who are alive today because of his intervention.
Kurt Gacki
3 days ago
Without Smithy I wouldn’t be here today, it’s as simple as that.
Great Dr and even better human.
I painting an Aboriginal dot art for him in which he has in his office.
Please pass that onto his family from me.
Paul Begbie
3 days ago
You were the saviour in my life and bought me back from the darkest place. You gave me and so many others hope, care and love. I will be forever in your debt. “ Don’t worry, we’ve got your back” will always be in my mind.
May you Rest In Peace beautiful man.
Thank you.
Teresa Zappia
3 days ago
Thank you to a wonderful man who always made me feel believed.
I am but one of your patients. Oh, how you will be missed.
Much love to all your family.
Effie Jordan
3 days ago
Forever grateful Thank you Dr Smith, an absolute angel on earth, now an angel in heaven.
Forever in our hearts ❤️
Melanie Gavan
3 days ago
Dr Smith – I’ll never forget what you did for me or countless other people in saving our lives. I’ll never forget you sitting there saying, “Don’t worry, we’ll get you there.” I’ll never forget the change of tone in your voice when having to deal with the dreaded insurance company.
Forever in your debt.
RIP
Ken
3 days ago
Rest In Peace. You helped so many. A truly great man.
Fadia Saker
3 days ago
Dr Smith 🙁 I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time. ( Thanks to my Sister she said if anyone can Help it would be You .)
You are a Kind soul and Caring Doctor You cared for those who needed you most. You helped in every way that you could .
Rest in Peace you will be missed in your passing and you were appreciated in your Life
Lisa McGuinness
3 days ago
Words can not express the thankfulness and love we have for Dr Smith, without you and your dedication I would not have a Partner, my Son would not exist, It pains us greatly that we have lost such a great man.
For your 22yrs of unconditional Love and support, thank you!
Danielle Thorp
3 days ago
You saved my life.
Thank you and may you Rest In Peace.
To your family, thank you for allowing this gifted man to help us. The best words I ever heard from Selwyn was, “I’m your nominated treating doctor now. I’ve got you. Let me deal with everything. You just take time for yourself!”
Sorely missed but never forgotten.
Xo
Ben O’B
3 days ago
Selwyn, legend does not even begin to describe you.
I sit here with a heavy heart, you were the only person that was able to get me through the hardest times of my life and the one who protected me in battles I could not fight alone.
Not only a fantastic doctor but a friend and protector.
Karol Bottle
3 days ago
What a caring and compassionate man who helped so many of us in our darkest times.
Blessings and love to your family and staff at this very sad time.
RIP Dr Smith.
Gary
3 days ago
Dr Smith, I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time. You are a true gentleman. You cared for those who needed you most. You helped those who helped others and then unfortunately couldn’t help no longer.
Thank you
Dan C
3 days ago
Rest in peace Dr Smith.
You changed my life, and helped me immensely.
Neil
3 days ago
I’m not normally one for words, thank you, you helped a lot of people.
Godspeed Doc.
Rob S
3 days ago
Words don’t begin to express the gratitude for how you changed my life.
A caring, compassionate and skilled physician who always greeted me as an old mate.
You will be dearly missed.
Rest In Peace Dr Smith
Anna G
3 days ago
Dr Smith you always greeted me as a friend with that cheeky smile and helped guide me through tough situations.
You truly are brilliant and amazing. I am lost of words as it is unfair that you left too soon. It truly is heart breaking and my sincere condolences to your family, loved ones and friends.
I am forever grateful for what you have done for me and my family.
Kathy Bassett
3 days ago
Dr Smith you were my confidant, rock and the only person I felt like I could trust.
Thank you from my the depths of my heart I am a greater person for having you in my corner.
There are no words adequate to describe the man that you were to countless people.
You are a man to be honoured for the way you cared about not only police but all 1st responders.
You were there for us as we had to jump through the many hoops from the insurance companies and the NSWP forever indebted to you Dr Smith you will be missed by many but what a legacy you have left us all.
A very sad day for many and condolences to our wonderful Dr Smiths family-
Kathy
Sandi Cook
3 days ago
Deepest condolences to May, Ben, Michelle and your families, Selwyn was such a wonderful and large part of our lives when you all lived in Ottawa- a hugely talented, caring friend and smiling soul ! XO
Sandi and Eddy
William Shenkman
3 days ago
Squire, you were one of a kind.
So many wonderful memories.
To May, Ben, Michelle and family thank you for sharing him with us.
That smile and laughter will be with us forever.
Love Bill and Maureen
Anna Nikolis
3 days ago
Dr Smith was one in a billion. He saved my life and was like a guardian angel to me.
Most compassionate and caring doctor, he always had a smile for everyone and genuinely cared for his patients. He said he wasn’t going to retire on us anytime soon and he didn’t..working till the end and caring for his patients ???? Sadly, he didn’t even get to enjoy his retirement.
I was devastated to hear of his sudden medical retirement, however hearing about his passing just broke my heart ????
My condolences to the family and all of his patients.
He will be missed and it is truly a huge loss to all of us as he is irreplaceable.
May he rest in peace and God grant him a place in heaven, because he deserves his place amongst the angels ????
Goodbye Dr Smith, you will never be forgotten and I’m eternally grateful for everything you have done for me and my family ????????
Greg Callander
3 days ago
May Doctor Selwyn SMITH – ( NSW Psychiatrist and Mate to many NSW Police ) Forever Rest In Peace.
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 053
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7942
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? 1953 ( aged 18 years, ? months, ? days )
Probationary Constable- appointed? “possibly” 1 February 1955? ?
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed? “POSSIBLY” 1 February 1966? ?
Lawrence responded to an Armed Holdup in Wyong ( year ? ) and the offenders had already left the Holdup in a Stolen vehicle.
Lawrence set up a road block with his police vehicle but the stolen vehicle slammed into the Police vehicle causing serious injuries to Lawrence who spent months in Prince Henry Hospital ( Police Ward ), Sydney.
Due to the, then, Policy of No Desk jobs for injured Police and due to his injuries, Lawrence was forced to Retire from a job he loved.
After leaving the employ of NSW Police – he worked for an earth moving company in Morisset.
In 1972 the family moved to Queensland where Lawrence worked at the International Airport in Security.
Years later the family moved to Taree where Lawrence worked at Taree Local Court as a Bailiff.
Final Rank= Senior Constable – Retired
Stations: Parramatta ( 18 Division )( ProCst )( lived at Morisset & only went home on the weekends ), Wyong GDs – Retired
Service: From? “POSSIBLY” 1953 ? ? to11 April 1967 = 12 years, 2 months, 10 days Service
( 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 )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (January 2022 )
LAWRENCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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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Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.
In order to get my systems up and running again, I have invested $6k in a new computer system which is currently being built and I would expect that a lot of the notices I place on the system, will be devoid of a lot of information that I usually include; until my new system arrives and my databases and photos are transferred across.
This might not be completed until late February 2022.
Cal
20 January 2022
Terence Kevin PAFF
| 25/01/2022
Terence Kevin PAFF
AKA Terry PAFF
Late of Old Bar, NSW – Formerly of Canberra, ACT
AFP Training Centre – Class # ? ? ?
Australian Federal Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at AFP Academy Police Cadet on ? ? ?
( 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 )
A series of about 20 automobile offences in Canberra’s south which were committed early on Sunday morning have prompted the Australian Federal Police to warn motorists to hide or remove any removable fixtures from their cars to discourage thieves.
In Waramanga early Sunday morning, 14 automobiles had windows smashed, and two had property stolen from inside.
During the same period, six vehicles had petrol syphoned from them in Wanniassa, and two cars were stolen from Oxley and later recovered in Isabella Plains. Both cars had been stripped and vandalised.
Acting Inspector Terry Paff said that the offenders were probably in their late teens, and were stealing items for their own use.
He said there had been 1063 car-related crimes in Canberra between July 1986 and February this year, and that the increase in car crime was a result of a shift in crime trends away from burglaries as a result of Neighbourhood Watch.
He said that a special effort in the form of extra manpower was being made by police in an attempt to discourage thefts, but that it was ultimately up to car owners to secure their vehicles.
People with confidential information regarding automobile offences were asked to contact police on 497444.
Acting Inspector Terry Paff with an unidentified glove and screwdriver found in one of the damaged cars.
The Australian Federal Police Commissioner, Sir Colin Woods, will present Certificates of Commendation to Constable Neil Palmer and Constable Terry Paff today in recognition of their rescuing a man from a burning house at Melba last October.
A woman died and a man was rescued by two policemen in a house fire in Melba yesterday.
The two policemen are to be recommended for a commendation.
Constable Terry Paff and Constable Neil Palmer, on the 10pm to 6am shift, were on patrol when, just after 5am, they noticed smoke billowing up from a high-density housing area in Melba.
” Terry notified Operations [ that ] we could see smoke and we headed in that direction “, Constable Palmer said yesterday. ” As we neared the area we could see clouds of black smoke issuing into the air.
” We arrived at the house in Boult Place and saw that the lounge-room area was gutted and we could hear the roof starting to collapse as we pulled up “.
They went to the front right-hand side of the house and smashed a window to get in. They went into what was the main bedroom of the house, which by then was full of thick, black smoke, forcing them to turn back.
While Constable Paff went to the front door and kicked it in, Constable Palmer went to the rear of the house, pulled up a barbecue skew and smashed a window which led to the back bedroom.
Picture: Peter RAE. The main force of the fire was contained in the lounge room of the house. Constables Palmer and Paff heard the roof being to collapse when they arrived. The body of the woman was later found in a corner of the room.
The main force of the fire was contained in the lounge room of the house. Constables Palmer and Paff heard the roof begin to collapse when they arrived. The body of the woman was later found in a corner of the room.
” I jumped up on the window sill and through the smoke saw what appeared to be a form lying on the bed “, Constable Palmer said.
He yelled at the person that the house was on fire, and to ” get out ” but the person ” did not answer or move “.
” I picked up an object from a bench and threw it at the person and again yelled to get out.
” At this stage he said, ‘ What the hell is going on ‘ … as the man came towards me I pulled him through the window.
” As I was helping him through the window I heard the fire brigade start up “.
The man, Mr John Mordaunt, of Hackett, in his early 40s, had told him that there was a woman in the house.
” I went to the front of the house and saw that Terry was all right, but as we could not get into the main lounge room we had to give up our search for anyone else in the house “, he said.
” We think that the chap was only saved because the door to his bedroom had been closed and a vacuum had been created in the loungeroom. During the entire time we heard the sounds of the roof collapsing.
” The woman was later found in a corner of the loungeroom “.
Police will not issue the name of the woman, identified as Mr Mordaunt’s de-facto wife, until all relatives had been informed.
Constable Palmer had been taken to the Royal Canberra Hospital with a sprained ankle but was later allowed home. Constable Paff and Mr Mordaunt were not injured.
Chief Inspector Max Bradley, Officer in Charge of Belconnen police station, praised the action of his two officers. They had demonstrated outstanding dedication to duty, spotting the fire and responding to it.
” But for their courage in entering the blazing town house there could well have been another life lost “, he said.
” I will be recommending to the commissioner that they receive some appropriate commendation in recognition of their action “.
Belconnen detectives are carrying out an investigation into the fire, the cause of which is not yet known. Police said there were no suspicious
circumstances.
Firemen from the Charnwood and Belconnen brigades extinguished the fire in 15 minutes.
Senior Constable Terry PAFF in the radio room at ACT Police headquarters with a young German shepherd that wandered in yesterday. The dog was friendly and playful and stayed for most of the afternoon while policemen decided what to do. It was taken to the pound and can be claimed by telephoning the dog inspectors of the Department of the Capital Territory on 462157.
I am attempting to get the PIN for his funeral so that the funeral service may be viewed by his mates who could not attend, or did not know, about his passing. 100122
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.
Cal
10 January 2022
Peter John Citizen CHILDERHOUSE
| 25/01/2022
Peter John Citizen CHILDERHOUSE
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 086
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9906
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 27 February 1961 ( aged 21 years, 8 months, 20 days )
( 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 )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (January 2022 )
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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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Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.
In order to get my systems up and running again, I have invested $6k in a new computer system which is currently being built and I would expect that a lot of the notices I place on the system, will be devoid of a lot of information that I usually include; until my new system arrives and my databases and photos are transferred across.
This might not be completed until late February 2022.
Cal
8 Jan 2022
Benjamin Emmett HOWARD
| 25/01/2022
Benjamin Emmett HOWARD
AKA ?
Late of Foster, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 267
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 31281
Service: From18 August 1996 to 4 February 2021 = 24 years, 5 months, 17 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 19 August 1996 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 14 February 1997 ( aged 19 years, 9 months, 6 days )
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed? ? ?
Detective – appointed? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Picton, ?, New England, Tenterfield – Retirement – 4 February 2021
Retirement / Leaving age: = 43 years, 8 months, 27 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 10 months, 5 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Sunday 8 May 1977
Died on: Thursday 9 December 2021
Age: 44 years, 7 months, 1 day
Cause: Depression – Suicide ( Method ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: Thursday 9 December 2021
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 December 2021 @ 2pm
Funeral location: St Nicholas’ Anglican Church, Bent & Lake Sts, Tuncurry, NSW
” There will be NO formal Police involvement at the funeral service, however the family do invite all friends and former colleagues to attend.
The family request that NO persons attend in Police Uniform “
( 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 )
Missing you so much Baby. My Heart is Broken Fly High. I hope you are at peace now. Always in my thoughts and heart. Things will never be same without you baby. Your Loving Wife Cindy
Cindy Howard
a day ago
Missing you so much Baby my heart is Broken ???? Fly High baby. I hope you are at peace now always in my thoughts and heart. You’re loving wife Cindy .
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.
Cal
16 December 2021
Paul John DAVIES
| 25/01/2022
Paul John DAVIES
AKA the Red Baron
Late of ?
Grandfather to Serving NSWPF Member Jess ?, # ?????
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 110
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12486
Service: From 20 February 1967 to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 19 years, 8 months, 24 days )
Constable – appointed 3 April 1968
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Western District ( 1968 ), ?, Gosford HWP ( 30 Division ), ?,
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenCon )
Born: Thursday 10 August 1947
Died on: Monday 6 December 2021 during the a.m. with his wife by his side.
Age: 74 years, 4 months, 26 days
Cause: Leukaemia
Event location: ?
Event date: Only diagnosed six months prior to his passing.
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 December 2021 @ 1pm EST / 2pm EDST
( 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 )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
The Red Baron is pictured here representing the RFPA on Police Remembrance Day, 2020, at Bundaberg, Qld, which he proudly attended despite being so ill.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
PAUL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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.
Cal
16 December 2021
Peter Henry LANDER
| 25/01/2022
Peter Henry LANDER
AKA Peter LANDER, Shaky, Shakey
Late of Parkes, NSW
Related to Stephenie LANDER, NSWPF # 18028 – Retired 1999
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 107 – 113
NSW Police Cadet # 2132
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12881
Service: From 16 May 1966 to? ? ? = ? years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 16 May 1966 with Class 107 ( aged 17 years, 5 months, 5 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1967 in the Principals Office, Redfern Police Academy ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 1972 ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1976
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1984
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: Cadet: Modus Operandi ( MO ) Unit ( 1966 ), Marrickville ( 5 Division )( 1966 ), Central Police Stn ( 1 Division )( 1967 ), Kogarah ( 12 Division )( 1967 ),
Sworn Member: Merrylands GDs ( ProCst )( 26 Division )( 11 Dec 1967 ), Kingsgrove GDs ( 13 Division )( June 1968 ), Special Branch Plain Cloths ( 21 Division )( Aug 1972 ), Marrickville CI Duties ( 5 Division )( July 1973 ), Bankstown CI Duties ( 19 Division )( Feb 1975 ), Campsie CI Duties ( 13 Division )( Oct 1978 ), Internal Affairs ( IA ) CI Duties ( 20 Division )( June 1980 ), Campsie CI Duties ( 13 Division )( 14 March 1982 )( where he met Stephenie in 1983 ), Newtown CI Duties ( 15 December 1985 ), Marrickville CI Duties ( 12 June 1988 ) – Retirement.
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Post NSWPF:
Obtained his Law Degree & Masters at Law – being admitted to The Bar in 1991 and being a Barrister from 1992. He practiced until 2015.
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 November 1983 ( Det SenCon )
National Police Service Medal – granted 7 September 2017
( 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 )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
the Board Members of the Canterbury Bull Dogs. Peter LANDER standing in rear, 6th from the left.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Once Peter left the employ of the NSWPF, he became a Barrister with Lander & Daniel Lawyers & Conveyances, at Lindfield, NSW, from where he Retired.
Vale Peter Henry Lander (1948-2021)
15/12/2021
Peter Henry Lander formerly of Sydney Chambers and Ada Evans Chambers passed away unexpectedly on the 11th of December 2021.
Peter came to the Bar in 1991 and joined Sydney Chambers, following the closure of Sydney Chambers he joined Ada Evans Chambers.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 12 noon at the Woronora Cemetery, South Chapel, Sutherland. Members are invited to attend.
Campsie Detectives Back row, left to right: P.C. Const. 1/c R.E. McBride, Det. Sen. Const. M. Scullion, Det. Sen. Const. P.H. Lander, P.C. Const. 1/c M.K. Lang, P.C. Sen. Const. N.K. Colefax, Det. Sen. Const. D.J. Williams.Front row, left to right: Const. 1/c R. Baltoski, Det. Sgt. 3/c A.D. Edwards, Det. Sgt. 2/c J.C. Gandy (O.I.C. Detectives), Det. Sgt. 2/c I.D. Shore, Det. Sen. Const. A.J. Collings, P.C. Sen. Const. G.M. Long.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),
Wednesday 3 April 1991, page 14
Witness ‘ saw man with his intestines hanging out ‘
SYDNEY: A neighbour who heard a racket outside her house looked out the window to see a man with his intestines hanging out, Glebe Local Court heard yesterday.
Nicky Marinos said the man and two other men, who had a shovel and a hammer, were fighting, and a woman appeared to be trying to separate them.
She was testifying at the committal hearing of Huu Quynh Nguyen, 36, his wife Nga Thi Nguyen, 25, and Hai Thi Nguyen, 34, charged with murdering Duc Minh Le on December 15, at Marrickville, in Sydney’s west.
Magistrate Derrick Hand was told the 34-year-old woman was the victim’s sister-in-law.
Ms Marinos said the man, with his intestines hanging out was standing and fighting, ” waving his arms about “.
Constable Natalie Agnew said she arrived at the Marrickville house about 11.15am, when she saw the victim lying on his back on the driveway, bleeding profusely from his stomach.
The male defendant was charged on December 15, but the women were not charged until December 30.
Constable Agnew said that, when Nga Thi Nguyen was told of the charge, she appeared confused and agitated and did not seem to understand why
she was arrested, saying, ” but I did not do anything “.
Police officers told the court they found a meat cleaver, a large garden hoe, a silver knife and a silver metal bar near the scene.
Sergeant Peter Lander said Hai Thi Nguyen told him that, prior to the victim’s death, she had reported other incidents to police.
However, he could find no record of the alleged incidents, he said.
He agreed she had told him the deceased was a violent man.
The committal hearing, against the women, who are on bail and the man, who is in custody, will continue today.
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.
Cal
16 December 2021
Trevor James SWIFT
| 25/01/2022
Trevor James SWIFT
AKA Trevor SWIFT, Swifty
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 076 or 077
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9162
Service: From? ? 1958to15 February 1993 = 35 years Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy Police on Monday? ? 1958
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 17 November 1958
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 November 1964
Detective – appointed? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 26 November 1968
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 29 December 1983
Inspector – appointed? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Inspector
Stations: ?, Internal Affairs ( pre May 1986 – Retirement – 15 February 1993 )
Retirement / Leaving age: = 54 years, 11 months, 30 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 28 years, 9 months, 28 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 August 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )
Born: Wednesday 16 February 1938
Died on: Monday 13 December 2021
Age: 83 years, 9 months, 27 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 17 December 2021 @ 12.15pm
Funeral location: Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW
( Private Funeral due to Covid19 Restrictions )
Wake location: Monash Golf Club
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )
SWIFTY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
SYDNEY, Friday. – A police skin-diver carrying out routine exercises at Manly Reservoir yesterday left the water hurriedly after coming face to face with a five-foot long crocodile.
The discovery was made by Constable B. Parker while he was checking the reservoir with Constable T. Swift.
Constable Swift entered the water to check Constable Parker‘s claim and also encountered the crocodile. He too left the water without delay.
Sir Edward Hallstrom, President of the Taronga Park Trust, said the reptile was probably of the Johnstone River variety. These crocodiles had been known to attack men.
The Mayor of Manly, Alderman W. R. Nichols, has arranged for a party of police skin-divers, armed with spear guns, to hunt the crocodile tomorrow morning. He said several small crocodiles had been found in dams and watercourses.
Many pet shop owners who sell crocodiles have blamed owners for throwing their pets into dams and other fresh water reservoirs after the novelty of owning a crocodile had worn off.
SYDNEY: Two men charged with the attempted murder of two policemen had been arrested when they went to a police station to report a stolen car, Sydney’s Waverley court was told yesterday.
Before magistrate Mr Henry were Mr Brent Richard Peters, 23, salesman, of Dover Heights, and Mr Michael Richard Carragher, 30, unemployed, of Bondi. Both were charged with attempting to feloniously and maliciously murder Detectives Trevor James Swift and John Charles Nagle.
Mr Carragher faced an additional charge of harbouring Mr Peters, knowing him to have committed an offence.
The police prosecutor, Sergeant Jay Corr, told the court police had positioned themselves at Nielsen Park in the eastern suburbs after receiving information about a car in the area.
The man driving the car had been described as looking like a sumo wrestler with very short hair, he said.
It was believed certain drug deals were taking place in the area, he said.
Sergeant Corr said police had approached a car and called out, “Police. Stop the car.”
Detectives Swift, Nagle and Edwards had been standing in front of the car when he said Mr Peters had accelerated, forcing detectives Swift and Nagle to jump out of the way. Police had fired at the vehicle but it had continued to drive, in a zig-zag fashion.
Sergeant Corr said Mr Peters and Mr Carragher had been arrested at Waverley Police station at 12.10am when they had gone to report a stolen car.
Mr Gould, appearing for the accused, said his clients denied the allegations and had gone to the police station to report being shot at by unknown persons.
He said Mr Peters and Mr Carragher alleged the officers had not identified themselves at the park.
Opposing bail, Sergeant Corr said Mr Peters was on bail on another attempted murder charge and had been charged a number of times on criminal offences involving possession of firearms and on drug matters.
He said Mr Carragher was not known to have a record. He was a native of New Zealand and did not have ties in this country.
Mr Henry refused bail for Mr Peters and granted Mr Carragher $3,000 conditional bail. No formal pleas were entered.
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.
Campsie Detectives