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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2022 )
DOUG 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.
Prior to joining NSWPF, Doug was employed as a Carrier and a Salesman.
Source: Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 ) by Joe Stanioch.
My Class 87A from 29 May, 1961
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 088
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10165
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 August 1961 aged ( 26 years, 0 months, 24 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 30 October 1961 ( aged 26 years, 3 months, 9 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
* Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 February 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant
* I am unaware as to why – but on the 1 April 1967, there appears to have been at least 3 Classes promoted to Constable 1st Class. Members who were Constables for five – six years ( which isn’t unusual if they failed a subject or were injured ) but it appears as though members of Class 088 – 090 were all Promoted to Cst 1/c on the same date.
Stations: ?, ‘ D ‘ District ( 1967 ), ?, Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ) – Disengagement
Service: From 14 August 1961 to18 June 1986 = 24 years, 10 months, 4 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 10 months, 4 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 36 years, 4 months, 5 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2022 )
ALAN 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.
Class 088 – October 1961 – Redfern Academy. Unknown who is who.
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2022 )
BRUCE 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.
Condolences to his wife, Deb, family – his brother Michael and friends.
Bruce BALDWIN ( 1st on left – Centre Row ) Goulburn Police Academy Class 206A
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )
GORDON 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.
It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of our beloved Club President and Life Member Ian Bourke, who passed away peacefully today.
Ian served with distinction on our Board of Directors for over 19 years and as President for the past 12 years. Ian’s core focus was to improve the lives of our Members and the community, epitomising the philosophy in which Cronulla RSL is founded upon.
Guided by Ian’s leadership, Cronulla RSL has undergone significant transformation and growth.
The Board, Management and Staff extend our deepest condolences to Ian’s wife Ann and his daughter Stephanie at this difficult time. Ian will be missed by us all who fondly chatted with him as he checked on his beloved Club regularly.
We are forever grateful for Ian’s dedication and leadership.
Class 105 of December 1965 Redfern Police Academy
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Relation in ‘the job’: Father to Shane VALENTINE, NSWPF # 43749
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 146 & 148A
NSW Police Cadet # 3085
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17098
Uniform # 3085 ( recorded as his Cadet # also )
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 8 July 1974 ( aged 17 years, 11 months, 4 days ) until ( according to his Service Card ) 16 June 1975
Junior Trainee – 17 June 1975 ( aged 18 years, 10 months, 13 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 25 August 1975 (aged 19 years, 0 months, 21 days ) ( 21 days overdue. May have failed an exam or had a physical issue )
Constable – appointed 25 August 1976
Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 August 1980
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 25 August 1984
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant ?/Class
Stations: Cadet = Fingerprint Section ( 20 Division ), Merrylands ( 26 Division )( 10 Feb 1975 – ), ProCst = Liverpool GDs & Rescue Squad ( 25 Aug 1975 – Oct 1985 )( 22 Division )( ProCst – SenCon ), Liverpool & Green Valley ( Part Time Rescue Squad ( 9 March 1979 – )), Green Valley ( 22 Division ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division ) – Retirement
Service: From 8 July 1974to15 March 2012 = 37 years, 8 months, 7 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 7 months, 11 days
Time in Retirement from Police: = 10 years, 6 months, 26 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 August 2000 ( Sgt )
Born: Saturday 4 August 1956 in Manchester, England
Died on: Tuesday 11 October 2022 during the evening
Age: 66 years, 2 months, 7 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( type = ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: Diagnosed a little over two months previous to his passing and commenced Chemo around the same time.
Wake location: Gledswood Homestead, 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, NSW
Wake date: Tuesday 18 October 2022 after the funeral service
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He was part of Secondary Training Class 148A and gained a mark of 355 = 88.75%
He attended lectures on the “Techniques of Aerial Observation” at the Police Rescue Squad ( most probably at Marrickville Rescue HQ ) ON 9th & 30th August 1978. Also attended the Police Disaster and Rescue Branch training course of 1978 / 1979.
He successfully completed the Constable 1st Class course, # 22, from 10 October 1983 – 4 November 1983 inclusive.
On the 16 August 2012, a “combined” ” Send Off ” was held for Steve VALENTINE, Paul HURNEY & Peter NORTON at Wests Leagues Club, Pembroke Rd, Leumeah.
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )
DAVE 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.
part of Redfern Police Academy Class 175 who were Sworn In on Friday 6 November 1981. Mullet Wylie is seated front row, 3rd from right.
I could find absolutely nothing on this man, via Google, other than the funeral is/was being arranged by former NSWPF Member Mark Thompson in conjunction with Dave’s daughter, Bernadette, who was in transit back from Canada.
I don’t know if the funeral is / has been held.
Cal
5 October 2022
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Funeral Parlour: Victor Rullis Funeral Services, 132 West High St, Coffs Harbour, NSW
A much loved Father and Father in law of Megan, Lauren, Paul, Izaac & Adam. Loved Pop of Lachlan, Harrison, Leonardo & Capri. Loving partner of Linda. Sadly missed by friends and extended family.
Aged 64 Years
At peace after a courageous fight
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Marty’s Funeral Service to be held Wednesday 12th October 2022 at 10.00am in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Memorial Park,
Class 221 – Sub Class ? Martin RULLIS – 3rd Row, 3rd from Right
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2022 )
Gavin James MURRAY # 19859
GAVIN 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.
Prior to joining the NSWPF at the age of 22, it is “possible” that Gavin was employed in the Magistrates Courts Administration as a Clerk having Resigned on the 4 March 1977.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 7 October 1977 (No.118 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 4496
RESIGNATIONS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has accepted the following resignations from the Public Service, the last day of service being indicated within brackets:
Armed Hold Up Squad – c1987 ( Rear L – R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Middle Row: ?, ?, ?, Ray LAMBIE # 17875, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Front Row: ?, Lou HASLAM # 15350, ?, ?, ?, ?, Gavin MURRAY # 19859
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McDonald Jones Stadium to host funeral for fallen Port Stephens police officer and rugby league veteran Tony Townsend
Updated August 29 2022 – 4:47pm, first published 3:30pm
Foundation Newcastle Knights player and highly respected Hunter policeman Tony Townsend will be farewelled on Thursday.
The full police funeral at McDonald Jones Stadium will celebrate the life of Chief Inspector Townsend, affectionately known by fellow officers as TT, who died at his home on August 22.
The funeral, which is open to the public, will start at 10am.
NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon and other members of the police executive will attend.
TOWNSEND, Chief Inspector Anthony John ”Tony”
Late of Duns Creek
Passed away 23rd August, 2022
Aged 61 Years
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kaitlin and Declan, Lauren and Jackson.
Loving Pa of Charlotte.
Loved son of William (Bill) and Ella, Margaret and Thomas.
Brother of Mark, Susan, Michael, Michelle, and Jason.
Brother-in-law and uncle of their families.
The family and friends of Tony are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his life, to be held at McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW this Thursday 1st September, 2022. Service commencing at 10am.
Interment will follow at Dungog Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Dungog, NSW.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be forwarded to The Leukemia Foundation or Men of League in Tony’s memory.
In his short 61 years with us, Tony made such an enormous impact, as a foundation player for the Newcastle Knights, he also played for St George Illawarra Dragons, was a soldier, worked in the timber industry and later worked with NSW Police Force as prosecutor and finished his career as Officer in Charge at Maitland.
Tony was self effacing and humble, intelligent, dedicated to keeping our community safe and always took time to engage with everyone.
This photo was taken just few months ago in May, at a community event to provide positive play spaces in one of our local neighbourhoods.
This little girl came up to Tony and they had a very in depth conversation where he demonstrated the very best example of community policing.
We have lost a great one.
Rest In Peace.
Helen Ping: Such sad news. He was a wonderful man. He gave my husband an award for his volunteer work he did with Raymond Terrace Police with cell watch. And also escorted my husbands hearse to the church and organised police cars to block the traffic for him to get through. He was a very nice man , my family and I will never forget him for what he did for my husband My thoughts go to his family , friends and work Colleagues.
Mayor Philip Penfold: Vale Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was most recently officer in charge at Maitland Police Station and passed in recent days after long battling cancer. I had the opportunity to spend time with Tony twice this year as he reached out to engage with our community. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and workmates. Rest In Peace.
Inspector Tony Townsend with Worimi elder Uncle John Ridgeway at a NAIDOC Week flag raising ceremony in Raymond Terrace in July 2022. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts Sonia Hornery MP: · I was shocked to hear of the passing of Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was one of the first players for the Newcastle Knights, a great police officer for nearly 40 years, and a beloved community figure. My thoughts go our to his family, friends and colleagues who are so deeply affected by his loss. Rest in peace Tony. Photo credit: Newcastle Herald
1 Across: Bloody Great Bloke
Melissa Henshaw: He presented my son with his Community PBL award. Was able to have a chat with him afterwards and he was such a lovely man. Condolences & prayers of healing to his family, colleagues & friends
Kate Washington MP: · Devastating news today, with the passing of Port Stephens Hunter Police District Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was respected by all. Gone far too soon. Tony was dedicated to our community. In his own humble and genuine way, he made a difference to the lives of many. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and colleagues – I can only imagine how deeply this loss is being felt by all. We’ve lost a good man. Rest In Peace.
The Newcastle News: · Stoic, courageous and one of nature’s gentlemen. Tributes have begun pouring in for one of the Newcastle Knights foundation players – highly respected police officer Tony Townsend – after he died on Tuesday night.
Lloyd Stanimirovic: Shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Tony Townsend. I first met Tony when I worked at Newcastle Court and he was a police prosecutor. At that time (about 30 years ago) I found Tony to be such a humble man. Even when I spoke to Tony about his rugby league career, he passed it off with modesty and integrity. Last year I met Tony again after many years at the Maitland Anzac Day service. He was still humble. Earlier this year, I was helping youth at a Police operation, when some officers spoke so well of Tony. They described him as someone they could speak to about anything and trust. At this year’s Anzac Day service, Tony spent time speaking to my daughter about her interest in the Police Force. Not surprisingly, when I thanked him for speaking to Gracie and how much he was appreciated by others, Tony just smiled and passed off with humility. From what I saw, heard and experienced, Tony had a positive impact on others, something we all need. Thoughts and prayer with Tony’s family and friends.????
https://police.freom.com/vira-helen-dew/ Vira Helen DEW nee JENKINS Widow of Retired Superintendent Eric DEW # *** Local Caption *** NSW Police Legacy 7 April 2021 Congratulations to NSW Police Legatee Vira Dew, who last week turned 103! Vira was one of the first policewomen to work in the Newcastle area. After retiring at the age of 56, she lived on a farm in Maitland with her husband, retired Superintendent Eric Dew, for several years. Vira is pictured here with Chief Inspector Tony Townsend, Snr St Alyssa Willetts, and Det Snr Sgt Maree Maynard, who all visited to wish her well. Happy birthday Vira!
Pat JARVIS # 18416, Tony TOWNSEND # 20978 & Craig YOUNG # 17746. The Front Row of Police of Illawarra Dragons
The nib Newcastle Knights extend our sincere condolences to friends and family of the late Tony Townsend, who passed away overnight.
Townsend, Knights Old Boy No.11, played hooker in the first ever team in 1988 and continued a strong association with the club through the Once a Knight Old Boys and his work in the NSW Police Force where he rose through the ranks to Chief Inspector.
Tough, resilient and one of the nicest blokes you could meet. Tony epitomised the Knights early culture, which set a standard for unparalleled later success.
He didn’t complain, despite his various health battles over many years, he just smiled and got on with life.
Rest In Peace TT, Once A Knights Old Boy. Always a Knights Old Boy.
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