DWYER, Colonel Brian Michael (Michael).
(Ret’d) AM RFD ED MB BS
251888
14th April 1929 ~ 19th November 2015
Aged 86 years
Passed away peacefully at Longueville Private Hospital
Late of Hunters Hill, formerly of Gosford
Beloved husband of Carlin, much loved father of Anthony, Justin, Megan, Casey and Fabian
Son of Sydney Keith and Alice, brother of Allan and Jean (all dec’d), stepbrother of Phillip
Loving Grandfather and Father-in-Law
Medical Practitioner, Army Officer,
Police Medical Officer.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at a Requiem Mass at
St Peter Chanel, Futuna Street, Hunters Hill
10am on Wednesday
25th November 2015
And afterwards at the Hunter’s Hill Club, 12 Madeline Street, Hunters Hill for refreshments.
A private cremation will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Vanuatu Earthquake Appeal
In the loving care of
All Suburbs
1300 74 00 74
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Tuesday, 24 November 2015
So sad to hear of Doc’s passing. He was a great man and a mentor of mine both in Canberra and Sydney. His family can be proud of his life and the influence he had on us all. I can’t be there on Wednesday but I will be there in spirit. RIP
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Gary Tuckwood,
Mardi, New South Wales
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Tuesday, 24 November 2015
As a young Constable in Canberra there were many occasions when a wise Doc Dwyer provided a voice of common sense in tense investigations. His laconic sense of humour was legend as was his ability to cut down some pretentious pumped up crook many times without them realising the same. A man of class and integrity, they sure as heck don’t make them like him any more. RIP Doc
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Phil Spence BM,
CANBERRA, Australian Capital Territory
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Saturday, 21 November 2015
Happy memories of many years ago.RIP.
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Margaret & Arthur Fogarty
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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Nov. 21, 2015
Died on: 24 April 1885 ( 10 days after her husband )
Funeral date: Sunday 26 April 1885
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Regd. # ‘Q‘ 2523
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 25 March 1875
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Balmain 1879 to 1882, North Willoughby Station ( O.I.C. during 1884)
Service: From 25 March 1875 to 14 April 1885 = 9+ years Service
Awards:
Not a Police award but a civilian one
Another lengthy report was in the SMH Tuesday 3″ June 1879:
On the presentation of the gold watch and chain and an address as an acknowledgement of Constable Ross, intrepid conduct rescuing two persons at the risk of his own life. Three cheers were given by the 50 residents attended the Balmain Council Chambers for the presentation.
The inscription: Presented to Constable John Benoni Ross by the inhabitants of Balmain, in admiration of his heroic conduct in rescuing two lives at a well accident, 18 April 1879. Balmain 2 June 1879.
A letter from the Inspector General of Police was noted at the 27 June 1879, Balmain Council meeting, having reference to the gallant conduct of Constable Ross at the recent well accident.
The watch remains in the Ross family treasures.
Born: ? ? 1852, Caithness, Scotland
Died on: Tuesday 14 April 1885 at Police residence, Chatswood Police Stn, North Willoughby
Cause: Typhoid Fever as did his wife Sarah 10 days later aged 30 and their infant daughter Sarah aged 1
Age: 32
Funeral date: Wednesday 15 April 1885
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, corner Mowbray Road West and Pacific Highway, Chatswood. (opposite the Great Northern Hotel)
Memorial at: ?
In Memory of Senior Constable John B. Ross Died 14th April 1885 aged 32. Also Sarah Ann, Wife of the above. Died 24th April 1885 aged 30. Also infant child Sarah. Erected by his comrades & friends.
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.
Kevin Banister May 4 2020 at 4:59 PM Went for a trip this afternoon (4/5/2020) to the Pioneers Memorial Reserve, Mowbray Road, Chatswood and took a couple of photos of the resting place of Senior Constable John Benone ROSS and family. This little cemetery is a heritage site and is being maintained by Lane Cove Council and what a wonderful job they are doing. The ribbon had fallen off and I re-attached it. In the bottom left corner of the plot is a rose bush as is on most other marked graves. Even these are pruned.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15 April 1885 P 1 of 16
ROSS. – April 14, at his residence, Police Station, North Willoughby, John Binnone Ross, aged 33 years, native of Caithness, Scotland, leaving a wife and five children and large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
ROSS. – April 14, at the Police Station, North Willoughby, Senior-constable John Ross ( late of Balmain ), leaving a wife and five children to mourn their loss.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15 April 1885 P 16 of 16
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN B. ROSS are respectfully invited to his Funeral ; to leave his residence, Lane Cove-road, THIS DAY Wednesday, at 3 o’clock, for the Wesleyan Cemetery, Willoughby.
W. H. HOWARD, Undertaker, Walker-street, St. Leonards.
Balmain Observer & Western Suburbs Advertiser Saturday 18 April 1885 P 3 of 4
Senior Constable Ross, well known in Balmain about four years ago and lately in charge of North Willoughby, died on Monday night, from, consumption.
It will be remembered that he made a very plucky rescue of two men from a well in the neighbourhood of Beattie street, in which was foul air while he was stationed in Balmain, the effects of which he has since suffered from.
The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 25 April 1885 P 20 of 20
THE FRIENDS of the late Mrs. ROSS, widow of the late Senior-constable Ross, of Chatswood, are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral ; to leave her residence at 3 o’clock TO-MORROW, Sunday, for Wesleyan Cemetery.
W. H. HOWARD, Undertaker, Walker-street, St. Leonards.
The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 30 May 1885 P 5 of 24
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.
Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.
In the Intestate Estate of JOHN B. ROSS, late of Willoughby, Senior Constable, deceased.
CREDITORS are to forward to me ( through the Post Office if they think fit ), at my office, in the Supreme Court, Sydney, their details for proof, verified by affidavit, on or before the fifteenth day of June next, or they will be excluded from all benefit from this estate.
‘Balmain Association’ newsletter dated April 2001.
P o l i c e H e r o i c R e s c u e
A letter from Mrs Meg Chamberlin formally of Ferdinand Street, Balmain and now of Macley Island, Queensland, stated that some information on her family history could be of interest to the Association. While cleaning out a draw on a visit to her mother at the family home, a letter was found with an interesting PS, relating to a presentation of a gold watch to Constable John Benone Ross in 1879.
Constable Ross was stationed at the Watch House from 1879 to 1882 and lived in Darling Street, Rozelle, near Red Lion Street. He then moved to Chatswood where he, his wife Sarah Ann and a child died within a few days of each other in a Typhoid epidemic in April 1885. John was 32 years and Sarah was 30 years and daughter Sarah 1 year. They were buried in the church yard of the Methodist Church, Chatswood. Comrades and friends erected the headstone. Grandmother Sarah Ann Robinson reared the other four children.
In a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 21″ April 1879:
On Friday morning a man named Albert Drave was nearly suffocated by descending into a newly dug well 25 feet deep behind the Bellevue, now Sackville Hotel, Darling Street. A blast had just taken place at the bottom of the well and the smoke not having thoroughly cleared way before Drave descended, he was almost suffocated when he reached the bottom. His distress having been noticed by the proprietor of the allotment Mr Barthrope, he at once descended to retrieve Drave, but he was likewise became overpowered by the fumes of the powder. Constable Ross being near the spot, volunteered to descend and succeeded in bringing up to the surface first Drave, then Barthrope. Drs. Brennan and Evans were quickly on the spot and industriously applied the usual restoratives. Both men are doing well at the latest accounts.
Another lengthy report was in the SMH Tuesday 3″ June 1879:
On the presentation of the gold watch and chain and an address as an acknowledgement of Constable Ross, intrepid conduct rescuing two persons at the risk of his own life. Three cheers were given by the 50 residents attended the Balmain Council Chambers for the presentation.
The inscription: Presented to Constable John Benoni Ross by the inhabitants of Balmain, in admiration of his heroic conduct in rescuing two lives at a well accident, 18 April 1879. Balmain 2 June 1879.
A letter from the Inspector General of Police was noted at the 27 June 1879, Balmain Council meeting, having reference to the gallant conduct of Constable Ross at the recent well accident.
The watch remains in the Ross family treasures.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post ( NSW ) Saturday 26 April 1884 p 4 of 10
Suspicious Death.
ON Wednesday evening Senior-constable Ross, who is in charge of the North Willoughby station, received intelligence from a man named Henby that a death under suspicious circumstances had taken place in the district. He accordingly proceeded to a house near Burn’s Bay, Lane Cove Road, occupied by William Cox, who is stated to be an old resident of the district. In one of the rooms was found the body of Ann Sophia Cox in bed, looking to all appearance dead.
Dr. Rorke, of North Shore, was at once communicated with. He soon arrived, and expressed an opinion that deceased had probably met with her death in consequence of external injuries. The only female clothes in the house beyond those found on the woman were a chemise and another garment, both of which were stained with blood.
Under the circumstances the constable apprehended William Cox, the husband of the deceased, at a late hour last night, and he his now lodged at the St. Leonards police station.
Upon being questioned as to the occurrence the prisoner declared that he knew nothing of the cause of his wife’s death beyond that she had sustained a fall, and expressed ignorance concerning the garment stained with blood. It appears that Cox informed Henby of the death of the woman in the first place.
The police state that prisoner has been often seen of late under the influence of drink, and his domestic matters did not seem to have been of a happy character. He is described as of no occupation.
Back row, l to r: Bob Day, Ted Cook, Ken Fitzpatrick, Cliff McHardy, Ted Houghton, Frank Metz, Colin Joyce Middle row: Dennis Toohey, Kevin Lawler, Frank Parkes, Dick Lascelles, John Eisenhuth, Bob Smith, Ron Bunt Front row: Jim Pyne, Jock O’Keefe, Fred Aldred, Charlie Crittle, Joe Hall, John Wilson, Ken Donald
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Despite the Official Police email stating that “Records indicate that Assistant Commissioner Day was performing duty as the Assistant Commissioner, Crime at the time of his retirement on 22 May 1985, completing 39 years service with NSW Police“is incorrect as other records show him starting as a NSW Police Cadet, starting at the Academy on the 26 May 1941 and finishing, upon Retirement, on 22 May 1985. 4 days short of 44 years Service.
The President, Committee and Members of the Retired Police Association of the Northern Territory extend their deepest sympathy to Crasher’s family, former colleagues and friends
Member of the NT Police Force 31.10.1961 – 29.11.1995
The President, Executive and Members of the Northern Territory Police Association express their condolences to Crasher’s family, friends and colleagues on their loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Funeral Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr Syd Gallagher will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Station St, Chelsea on WEDNESDAY (Nov. 18, 2015) at 11 a. m.
Private Cremation
No flowers by request, donations in lieu to the Alfred Hospital would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the Church.
Syd was also a Retired Ambulance Attendant at Paramedic Services, Victoria.
VALE
Syd Gallagher
It is with sadness that we advise the passing of retired member Syd Gallagher following an illness.
The Executive of the AEA-V, on behalf of its members, wish to
friends and colleagues.
Syd was a member in the Private Sector and worked for PSV. He was also the OH&S Rep at PSV and worked tirelessly to improve working conditions.
Syd mentioned in his resignation letter to the Union upon his retirement that he had been a union member for his entire working life and strongly believed in the protection and improvement of workers welfare, conditions and industrial rights.
GALLAGHER. Syd. Passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2015, aged 65 years. Darling husband and mate of Chris, loving and devoted father of Beth and Bridget. Love Forever The most perfectly perfect Dad. We love you to bits and we miss you so much. Neddy and Chicken.
GALLAGHER. Syd. The Executive and staff of the AEA are deeply saddened by the passing of their highly esteemed retired member and offer their most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace
GALLAGHER. Syd. A Life Member of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria. Your friendship and knowledge will be missed by all. Heartfelt condolences to Chris, Beth and Bridget.
GALLAGHER. Syd. It’s with sadness we learned of Syd’s passing. He will long be remembered as the former Officer in Charge at Moorabbin whose sense of humour and wit amused so many. Condolences to Chris, Beth and Bridget.
GALLAGHER. Senior Sergeant Sydney vp16140 (Retired) On behalf of all Victoria Police Southern Metro Region staff and what was formerly Region 5 South East, express heartfelt condolences to Chris, Beth, Bridgette and family with Syd’s passing. A life devoted to commitment and service by a much respected work colleague and valued friend.
GALLAGHER. Syd. Friend and confidant of our family for 30 years. Will be sadly missed both on and off the golf course. A true gentleman The Bushby family.
Four gentlemen, ACLO’s: Buddy Parsons (dec 2015), Les Doole and Trever Demmery with Chief Inspector Roger David Smith ( # 9290 ) (Rtd)( 2nd from right ).
PARSONS, Buddy (Isaac Thomas) –
Passed away at Buronga, New South Wales, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Age 70 years.
Loved husband of Nina.
Loved former husband of Yvonne.
Loving father of Bradley, Warren, Lorraine, Kerry, Jason, Damion, Isaac, Katina, Scott and Adam.
Father-in-law to Merv, Jon and Briana.
Grandfather and great grandfather of their families.
Son of Royce Hilton Parsons and Ivy June Handy.
Brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and friend of many.
A funeral service for Isaac will be held at the Uniting Church-Churches of Christ and Indigenous Ministry, 61-69 Sturt Place, Dareton, on Friday, November 20, 2015,
at 11am.
Burial and Service will take place at the Moonahculla Cemetery, Deniliquin, on Monday, November 23, 2015, at 11am.
Buddy received this 22 year award in 2012 so he must have started work in 1990. He was stationed at Brewarrina and Dareton only. He was born on 2/10/1945. ACLO’s started off as Ministerial Employees but are apparently now Public Servants as a job is advertised at Bre with a Clerk Grade 3/4. He died from Cancer.
Phyllis WHYMAN
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Phyllis WHYMAN
aka Phyllo
New South Wales Police Force – NON Sworn
Regd. # ?
Rank: ACLO – Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer
Stations: Wilcannia ( Barrier LAC )
Service: From? to?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: ?
Cause: Illness = ?
Age: ?
Funeral date: Friday 20 November 2015 @ 11am
Funeral location: Wilcannia
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
It is believed that John also played with the Cronulla Sharks at some stage.
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HANCOCK, John William ”Hank”
20.1.1954 – 12.11.2015
Much loved partner of Cathy.
Loving father of Anthony, David, Angela and Thomas.
Adored Poppy of Jackson, Will, Sophie and Oscar.
A Voice We Loved Will Be Dearly Missed
Friends and family of JOHN are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in the South Chapel of Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 12.00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Children’s Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
Alan lost his life after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Veronica, two daughters, Jenny & Maree and two sons – serving officers with NSWPF, Anthony & Michael.
Alan participated in the 100th year anniversary ceremony regarding the murder of Constable Miles O’Grady at Nerrigundah whilst he ( Alan ) was stationed at Moruya on 9 April 1966.
