( 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 )
Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Passed away peacefully on the 20 February 2022 aged 93 years.
A service for Larry will be held in the South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, Linden St, Sutherland on Saturday 26 February 2022 @ 10am.
Sydney Morning Herald – 24 February 2022
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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25 February 2022
Daniel Michael RUMING
| 25/02/2022
Daniel Michael RUMING
AKA Dan Ruming, Camel, Jaws
Late of ?
May be related to Sean RUMING, NSWPF # 37055
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 142
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16476
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 2 July 1974 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 10 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 12 August 1974 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 21 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 ( February 2022 )
DANIEL 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.
Dan was suffering from anaemia. We had breakfast at the CYC yesterday, at the end a storm rolled in and he started to get cold so we left for home.
He said he would be Fine.
Checked in later but after initial response it went quiet, so thought he hit the sack.
No response this morning so we got the Police Rescue Squad to breakdown the door with the Ambos. But he was gone.
He been suffering from other health issues.
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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24 February 2022 @ 1.54am
Justin SCHREMMER
| 25/02/2022
Justin SCHREMMER
AKA Jay Schremmer
Late of ?, Northern Territory,
Northern Territory Berrimah Police College – Squad 73/2003
Northern Territory Police Force
Regd. # 2331
Rank: Commenced Training at N.T. Berrimah Police Academy with Squad 73/2003 on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
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: ?,
Service: From? ? ? to 21 February 2022 = ? years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – although:
National Medal – granted ? ? ? ( SenCon )
Northern Territory Police Service Medal ( 2013 – 2014 )
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Monday 21 February 2022
Age: ?
Cause: Depression – Suicide
Event location: ? , N.T.
Event date: Monday 21 February 2022
Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA
Funeral location: ? TBA
any Future Wake location: ??? TBA
any Future Wake date: ??? TBA
( 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 ( February 2022 )
Zoe Schremmer & Justin Schremmer ( Daughter & Father )
Zoe Schremmer & Justin Schremmer ( Daughter & Father )
Justin 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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23 February 2022
Harry Phillip COGGAN
| 25/02/2022
Harry Phillip COGGAN
AKA Harry COGGAN
Late of Forbes, NSW
May be related to V.A. COGGAN, NSWPF # 3670, who was born on 13 Aug. 1912. V.A. Coggan was a 1st Class Inspector in 1968 & then a Superintendent.
In May 1954 there was also a DetSgt J. COGGAN stationed at Randwick. I don’t have his Regd. #.
NSW Police Training College – Penrith – Class # 024
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5922
Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police Training College on Monday ? ? 1947
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 24 November 1947 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 23 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 10 October 1966 ( South District )
( 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 )
World War II veteran Harry Coggan, holding the portrait taken for Reflections: honouring our WWII veterans project and now at the Australian War Memorial.
The Covid-19 enforced cancellation of community Anzac Day commemorations came as a shock to all of us, but none more so than Harry Coggan.
The World War II veteran has barely missed an Anzac Day march in 75 years, and this Sunday he looks to continue that, although he’ll be transported by car.
The well-known retired local police officer and sportsman is not one to speak much of his service with the Air Force in the war years, but Anzac Day remains an important day.
Harry was an apprentice carpenter in Morisset, near Newcastle, in the war years when the work ran short.
He was only 16 at the time, but managed to follow his boss into the Civil Construction Corps and spent the next two years travelling and working with the service.
As soon as he legitimately turned 18, Harry joined the Air Force. After his training, he began work as an airframe fitter.
The Air Force took him from Victoria to Queensland, then eventually on to Japanese-occupied Tarakan for the Allied landing there in 1945. He then served in Borneo.
The atrocities of war remain unspeakable and Mr Coggan is quiet about his own service, but each year he has marched to honour service men and women of all wars and asks that we continue to do so.
“I didn’t do it for any glory, I don’t glorify it,” he says, it was what the young men of his generation did. Many of his friends joined the defence forces.
Every year he marvels at the number of young people who turn out to Anzac Day commemorations, a photograph with his grandsons at the local cenotaph has pride of place in his room.
“I sincerely hope that the youth of today will keep going, it’s a very important thing,” he said.
Harry went back to his carpentry boss after his return from World War II but there was no longer work for him there. He joined the police force and spent time in Newcastle, Maitland and Hay.
It was in Hay, purchasing a fundraiser badge for the hospital, that he met his wife Noreen, and with her that he moved to Forbes where they raised three children in the community he loves.
Michael McCormack MP September 18, 2020 It was a privilege to give Harry Coggan his 75th Anniversary medallion in #Forbes on Tuesday. While we can never repay the debt we owe to the almost one million Australians who served, this is a small but meaningful token of our nation’s eternal thanks to our WWII #Veterans.
Mayor Phyllis Miller and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack presented Harry Coggan with a special commemorative medallion for his service in World War 2. Photo supplied.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack presented Harry Coggan with a special commemorative medallion for his service. Photo supplied.
Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack travelled to Forbes recently to present a special commemorative medallion to World War II veteran Harry Coggan.
Mr McCormack said every living WW II veteran was eligible to apply for a medallion and a certificate, which are being presented by the Federal Government to say “thank you for your service” on the 75th anniversary of the end of the devastating six-year-long conflict.
“Over the past 75 years, time has healed wounds, both physical and emotional, and time has taken many of our World War Two veterans, but it will never take away our eternal gratitude for their service and sacrifices which defended the freedoms we enjoy today,” Mr McCormack said.
Former Officer in Charge of Forbes station, Harry Coggan, with current Lachlan LAC Inspector Chris Taylor. November 10 2017 – 11:00AM Forbes Police move into renovated historic Forbes Police Station
World War II veteran Harry Coggan recited The Ode at the 2016 Anzac Day harness race meeting. The event is on again on April 25.
Forbes’ traditional Anzac Day harness race meeting – and the Carnival of Cups on the following Sunday – is coming up fast.
Forbes Harness Racing has just appointed a new committee, with Braden Sullivan taking on the presidency. Bob Parsons, who has served four years in the role, did not seek re-election.
Braden, the grandson of club life members Bob and Rosemary Lee, has been described as one of the youngest presidents in the club’s history.
His family forms the backbone of the local harness racing club, says long-time member Bruce Chandler.
Parsons, who remains on the committee, has overseen some major changes in his time as president including the return to TAB racing after a 20-year absence and the introduction of an Anzac service.
“Bob spent many hours overseeing a major upgrade of the track including the surface and configuration changes,” Chandler said.
The club will also miss Sally Spence as canteen coordinator. Her sister Jenny Sullivan will take this on.
“Without doubt the Forbes canteen is one of the best of all harness racing clubs,” Chandler said. “The money that the canteen has raised in (Sally’s) time has gone a long way to keeping the club afloat.”
Norm Cook, John Stringer and Linden Byrne (right) wish Harry Coggan a very happy 90th birthday.
More than 100 family members and friends gathered at Forbes Sports and Recreation Club on new year’s day to celebrate Harry Coggan’s 90th birthday.
Harry is a very well known former NSW Police Senior Sergeant who was attached to the Forbes command when he retired 30 years ago.
At his birthday celebrations, John Bentick made a complimentary speech and thanked Harry on behalf of the Forbes community for his help and dedication to the community over so many years.
Mr Coggan is still a very active 90 year old and a regular at the Sport and Rec Club.
He served as club president for a term whilst he was in his late 80s.
He was certainly not shy when he made his speech, thanking family and friends who had travelled considerable distances for his birthday and giving a brief autobiography.
Born at Avondale near Morriset, he grew up in this area attending primary school at Morriset and later at the Gosford High School.
After leaving school at 15 he started work as a carpenter. At 16 (during the war years) he joined the ‘Civil Construction Core’ taking him from Morriset to Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.
At 18 Harry joined the Australian Air Force and was posted overseas from Townsville.
Whilst overseas in Borneo he was involved in the Morotal and landing of Taracan campaigns returning to Australia in 1946.
In 1947 Harry joined the NSW Police Force, following training in Sydney he was posted to Maitland then Hay where he met and married his life partner Noreen Croft.
In his speech, Harry spoke lovingly and at length of his wife, who sadly passed away a few years ago.
After their marriage in Hay, the police department transferred Harry and Noreen to Temora where their daughter Theresa was born, then on to Henty where Phillip was born and later to Corowa where Ann-Maree was born.
The police department continued with the transfers and the family managed to avoid Sydney and continue with country policing, working at Young, Nowra and finally at Forbes where Harry retired at the end of 1985.
It is especially pleasing to see Harry so happy during his lengthy retirement.
He remains very active, likes to follow the local football, especially the “pub draws”.
Harry still has his carpentry tools and he has been known to do the odd bit of wood work.
A big thank you has to go his daughter Ann-Maree who organised the celebration, a most enjoyable and pleasant evening held on the new rear deck at the club overlooking the beautiful Forbes Lake.
Forbes RSL sub-branch representative Harry Coggan with winning driver/trainer Mark Hewitt, Diggers Cup winner Bronze Sign and Sue Nicholls.
The contest was tough on the paceway last Friday for the Forbes Anzac Harness Race meeting, but the Diggers Cup was taken, for the first time, by Grenfell driver Mark Hewitt with Bronze Sign.
Bronze Sign is owned by BS and BD Shields.
The mauve sash and sleeves of Hewitt lead all the way in the $1500 race and crossed the finish line 16.5m by a neck.
Second place was Forbes local Terence Hush on Chief Fairman and third was Nathan Townsend, Alectown, on Three Point Turn NZ.
Forbes Diggers Harness Racing spokesman Bruce Chandler said the racing day had a great atmosphere and the recently resurfaced track held up well.
“We’ve had a good crowd and it’s been a beautiful day,” he said.
“The racing has been strong and the new track has held up really well.”
A good crowd took to the sidelines to support the riders and to commemorate Anzac Day, the Last Post was played and the national anthem sung.
The Newcastle and Maitland Catholic Sentinel 1 November 1949
Parish Notes
Maitland Catholic Ball.
The Catholic Ball held in Maitland City Hall on September 20th was an outstanding success. Over 550 people attended the ball, which was organised by a committee with Mrs. A. Enrigth ( President ), Miss E. Allsop ( Treasurer ), and Miss M. McLeod ( Secretary ).
Huge bowls of peach blossoms, Iceland poppies, and trails of wistaria produced a spring atmosphere. Eighteen debutantes were presented to His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Gleeson, C.SS.R. A page-boy, Lewis Morris, announced the arrival of the debutantes, and with the flower girls, Denis Watson and Robin Sutherland, preceded Mrs. Enright down the hall. The debutantes and their partners were: Pam Rawding ( Ernest Belcher ), Maureen Clemens ( Tony Wells ), Carmel O’Rourke ( Basil Keating ), Joan Boland ( Harry Coggan ), Clare Tobin ( Michael Tobin ), ……….
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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23 February 2022
Roderick Edward BARRY
| 25/02/2022
Roderick Edward BARRY
AKA Rod BARRY, Rocket Rod
Late of ?
You can’t put brains in statues
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 131 or 132
NSW Police Cadet #2643
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15408
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 23 November 1970 ( aged 17 years, 4 months, 7 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 16 July 1972 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 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: Cremated
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2022 )
ROD 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 news about Rod. A great guy with a wicked sense of humour.
I remember when we first got the new leather front draw holsters and cuffs pouch on the wide belts. Rod was doing Rosters at the time and proudly strapped the new leather around his waist and proceeded to walk the halls of Manly Police Station with his cigs and lighter in the handcuff pouch and a banana in the holster.
Loved working with him.
He will be sadly missed.
RIP Rocket Rod Barry – from one of the Goslings.
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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21 February 2022
Wilma LOSEBY
| 25/02/2022
Wilma LOSEBY
AKA Wilma WHYBROW
Late of Freshwater, NSW
On 3 September 1936 there is mention of a Sgt A.E. LOSEBY attending the funeral of Sgt 3/c William Albert STUBBS, NSWPF # ‘Q‘ 8773 ( “possibly” related ? )
There is mention of Sgt 1/c Roy Albert WHYBROW, NSWPF # 6402 ( ” possibly ” related ? )
“Possibly” related to Karan LODGE ( nee WHYBROW ), NSWPF # 28821
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # P/W 0048
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? 1954
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = ? ( Resigned )
Stations: ?,
Service: From? ? 1954 to? ? 1957? = 3.5 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system ( under either surname )
( 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 )
Mrs Wilma Loseby ( née Whybrow)
Late of Freshwater NSW
Born Wombat NSW
13.09.1933 – 13.02.2022 88 yrs
A graveside memorial service will be held
10:30am Tuesday 1st March 2022
Rookwood Cemetery
Anglican Remembrance Lawn 2
Tea and coffee afterwards at the cafe.
Wilma LOSEBY – nee Wilma WHYBROW
NSW Police Women – about mid 1950s. Back Row: Joan BANNER, Aileen DWYER / WHEELER, Dot IMRIE, Wilma WHYBROW, Ruth STYLES Front Row: Julie LEWIS, June ABBOTT, Olga NORTH – HATCH, Beryl SMITH & Madge WELBY
Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 – 1954),
Wednesday 29 September 1948, page 4
WOMBAT
Weeks of careful preparation by the Young Anglicans of Wombat and Kingsvale culminated in the Y.A. Ball, held at Wombat on Friday night, when a record crowd attended from all parts of the district. Buses arrived from Young, Harden, Cootamundra and Wallendbeen, besides numerous cars, and it was soon evident that comfortable dancing would be impossible. Two car loads of patrons arrived later, and, on seeing the crowded conditions, decided to save their feet and return home immediately. The dancers already in the hall made the best of it and took all the inevitable pushes and bumps in good part, with just one object in view and that was to enjoy themselves as well as conditions would permit. The door-keepers, J. Hall and A. Lemon, and ticket sellers, Jas Hall and J. Warner, had a busy time, but evidently did a good job, for the door takings amounted to about £96.
The hall was tastefully decorated, being latticed with red and white, with balloons to soften the effect, while the stage was adorned with an archway of flowers. About 9.45 the official party, consisting of Rev. Guy Julian, Mrs. R. Hall, Rev. F. M. Hill and Mrs. B. Minehan, Mrs. Julian, and Mr. R. Hall, made their entry, and the ball was officially opened by Rev. Guy Julian, of Harden.
The five flower girls then proceeded up the hall along a lane that had been formed towards the stage to the strains of ” Rendezvous, ” played on the piano by Mrs. J. Hall, and Maureen Prothero presented a bouquet to Mrs. Julian.
Little Maureen wore a frock of blue marquisette.
Pam Winbank in a pink net frock came next, and was followed by Helen Molloy and Janet Prothero in their frocks of white net.
Then came Elizabeth Hall, in a frock of white crepe, followed by Marion Bailey in pink net.
The eleven debs, in white, with their partners, then made their way towards the stage where they were in turn presented by Mrs. R. Hall to Rev. Guy Julien.
The debs, and partners were as follows:
Betty Oldfield, partnered by Mr. Jos Gabriel, wore a frock of white flat crepe, full skirt, tight fitting waist, sweetheart neckline, mittens to match.
Marie Nicolls, partnered by Mr. Worner, frock of silk net and lace over taffeta, full skirt, with peplum and tight-fitting bodice, mittens to match.
Marion Nicolls, partnered by Mr. M. Oldfield, frock of silk net and lace over taffeta, full skirt, with peplum and tight fitting-bodice, mittens to match.
Jessie Gehrig, partnered by Mr. F. Eastlake, frock of lace and water wave taffeta, full skirt, sweetheart neckline and mittens to match.
Merle Turton, partnered by Mr. C. Scott, frock with lace top and full water-wave taffeta skirt, and mittens to match.
Dulcie Parkinson, partnered by Mr. M. Williams, frock of whit’ satin, very full skirt, square neckline, and mittens to match.
Betty Parkinson, partnered by Mr. E. Parkinson, frock of white satin trimmed with sequins, full mittens to match.
Kathleen Ellison, partnered by Mr. J. Munro, frock of white organdi over taffeta, full skirt, sweetheart neckline, and mittens to match.
Wilma Whybrow, partnered by Mr. R. Whybrow, frock. of Brussels net, three-tiered skirt, with lace applique, mittens to match.
Gwen Hewson, partnered by Mr. R. Andrews, frock of spotted marquisette over taffeta, with three-tiered skirt, sweetheart neckline, and mittens to match.
Clare Lemon, partnered by Mr. M.Whybrow, frock of embossed marquisette with three-tiered skirt effect, heart-shaped neckline, and mittens to match.
The debs, and their partners then completed one round of a special dance, comprising a waltz chain step to the strains of, ” When You Were Sweet Sixteen, ” and on completion of this, ” The Blue Danube Waltz ” was the signal for all hands to join in an old time waltz. The dancing then commenced in earnest, for which music was supplied by the ‘ Rhythm Rascals, ‘ of Harden, consisting of piano, trumpet, saxaphone, accordeon and drums.
The floor was controlled by Mr. Perce Fitzpatrick, who, as M.C., did a very creditable job, and saw that all the dancers’ requirements were adequately catered for.
Supper arrangements for almost 400 people had to be on a large scale, and in this connection a large marquee had been erected to substitute for a badly needed supper room.
The supper itself was excellent, and it was quite obvious that a great deal of extra work had been involved. While on this subject, it would be appropriate to devote a special word of praise to all those people who worked so untiringly in the preparation and serving of such a supper for so many, not forgetting the able workers who kept the water boiling and ready for its various uses.
Secretary Mrs. Minehan was certainly fortunate to have such a capable and willing committee.
At 2 p.m. it was decided to engage the orchestra for another hour, and so dancing was carried on till ‘ 3 a.m., when tired, but happy people wended their way homeward, satisfied that they’d seen the largest crowd at Wombat Hall since its erection, and still wondering where all the people came from.
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.
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy as a Student Police Officer ( SPO ) on Monday ? ? 2018
Probationary Constable- appointed 7 December 2018
Constable – appointed 7 December 2019
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed – NO
Final Rank: = Constable 1st Class
Stations: Sutherland GDs ( 24 Division )( 7 December 2018 – August 2021 ), Seconded to Operation ‘ Wick ‘ in 2020 – July 2020 – Street Policing Team – City of Sydney Police Area Command, Project ‘ Servatore ‘, Deployed to Albury re Operation Boarder Closure ( July 2020 ), Central Metropolitan Region HVP ( High Visibility Policing ) Unit – The Rocks ( 15 August 2021 – Death )
Service: From? ? 2018 to 14 February 2022 = 3 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = N/A
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – however:
NSW Premiers Bushfire Emergency citation for Service in the 2019 – 2020 fires
NSW Police Force Commissioners Emergency Commendation in recognition of the extraordinary commitment to duty and professionalism demonstrated during disasters and emergency deployments from 1 July 2019 – 31 December 2020
Born: Friday 24 July 1998
Died on: Monday 14 February 2022
Age: 23 years, 6 months, 21 days
Cause: Depression – Suicide
Event location: Home
Event date: Monday 14 February 2021
Funeral date: Wednesday 2 March 2022 @ 11am
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, 121 Linden St, Sutherland, NSW
For those in the Bankstown area: See below Note re funeral service.
any Future Wake location: ??? TBA
any Future Wake date: ??? TBA
( 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 )
This afternoon, in a quiet and deeply-felt ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre, another thirteen names were added, and the memories of another thirteen dedicated NSW Police Force employees were honoured, at the NSW Police Force Service Memorial:
It is with the deepest regret that I inform those Retired, Former, Serving Police and friends that James O’TOOLE succumbed to the ‘ Black Dog ‘ at the very young age of 23 whilst Serving with NSW Police Force.
May you Forever Rest In Peace mate and may your parents and brother know that you were respected and loved by those who Served alongside of you.
Bruins would like extend a warm welcome to all community members who would like gather to celebrate and share memories in remembrance of James O’Toole.
The Bruins family will live stream the service, at the stadium with doors opening from 10.30am, followed by light refreshments.
Over the coming days, we please ask members to send an email to caitlin@bruinsbasketball.com.au and please RSVP if you would like to attend the service as well as any photos and memories of James to be shared at the service.
It is with a very heavy heart that Bankstown Basketball Association mourns the loss of referee James O’Toole.
James has long been part of the Bruins family, and has represented the Bruins as an exceptional referee, supervisor, and player. He is known for his cheeky smile, witty conversations, and extraordinary dedication and passion for the education, support and ongoing development of Bruins Junior referees.
Over James’s many years of basketball service, James was awarded numerous prestigious Steve Well’s Junior Referee of the Year Awards as recognition for his hard work to his craft. James represented Bankstown Bruins at both New South Wales State Championships and Senior Finals Weekends, his efforts also took him interstate as a referee for New South Wales at many Australian Junior Championships, at which he always did the association proud.
In more recent years James sought out a professional career as part of the New South Wales Police Force, however, always continued to find time to be part of and support the Bruins family.
We are honoured to have had such an exceptional gentleman as part of the Bruins Family and James’s legacy will continue to live on in the people who he inspired and worked so closely with.
As a tribute to James, we invite the entire Bruins community to wear a blue ribbon on their uniform to signify the amazing life that he lived.
Rest In Peace James, we will continue to honor you with Bruins Pride and Dignity.
Never did I expect to say a funeral was beautiful but yours certainly was, James.
You were so obviously loved and cared about by so many including our family.
You certainly made a huge impression during your short life.
With you all today in my thoughts and prayers.
Aunty Kathy and Kevin. ????
Genevieve Mole
9 hours ago
Such a beautiful touching ceremony, celebrating James.
Loved by so many.
You were all in thoughts and prayers today.
Forever in our hearts.
Love the Mole and Lynch families.
Jill Kerr
10 hours ago
Rest in peace James
Helen & George
11 hours ago
“Only the good die young” our hearts are heavy ????
Jenny Chisholm (Dao)
12 hours ago
Thinking of you and your family today.
I was fortunate enough to have James in my Year 6 class and recall how helpful he was with computers and how he brought so much laughter to our class.
May you Rest in Peace James, you will be dearly missed.
Pat minz
12 hours ago
Rest in peace James. Beautiful farewell service
Joanne Mellars
12 hours ago
We remember you fondly James… rest easy.
Joanne & Jessie Mellars
Richard Bai
12 hours ago
Your smile will be in our hearts forever, Jimmy.
Virginia Pedler
12 hours ago
Rest east James. You will be missed x
Alex V
12 hours ago
RIP James! You were loved by many. I also remember from 5 years of age, always having some keys around your neck. You will be missed. Big love to Darcy.
Michelle Hutchinson
12 hours ago
Hope you have found peace James. May your light shine brightly in the night sky.
Paul Edward Cooper
12 hours ago
Rest in peace brother, prayers to you and your family. Hope you are now in peace and we will see you behind heavens golden gates in time.
Tisharna Eckford
12 hours ago
Rest In Peace Jimmy. You will be forever greatly missed by all your family, friends, colleagues and all of #335. Gone far too soon ????
Jodie Bergan
13 hours ago
RIP James, may you fly high!
Matt Hall
13 hours ago
Rest in peace James. My heart goes out to family and friends, it is heartwarming to see and hear their outpouring of love for you.
Leanne Peryman
13 hours ago
What an outstanding young man and a great loss to all who knew him. May he now be at peace and his family know that the strength of the community is behind them xxx
Kerry McGall
14 hours ago
Thinking of you guys Terry, Kylie and Darcy xx
Emily Kate Adams
14 hours ago
Rest In Peace James ????
Trish Murray
14 hours ago
From my heart to yours James , rest well in the arms of those who love you unconditionally. I was lucky to have you as my neighbour next door, sharing lots of chats about all sorts, inviting me in as we met at our unit doors to see your new lounge etc that you had purchased and was so proud of having.
Missing you
Trish
Maria Pace (Pelle)
14 hours ago
Rest in Peace beautiful boy. I will always remember your gorgeous smile and how much you loved holding your dad’s keys.
Lynda Sexton
14 hours ago
Rest In Peace young man. I enjoyed being your baseball coach all those years ago. On behalf of your school mates Erin, Morgan and older brother Liam. Lynda.
Richard Dee leon
14 hours ago
Rest In Peace my good friend.Will sadly miss all of the chats we had.
Chris Shade
14 hours ago
Rest In Peace James, I will miss your smile.
Diane Lowe
14 hours ago
RIP Mate, you will always been remembered. You are at peace now.
Belinda Peters & family
15 hours ago
May James Rest In Peace.
Zarif, Violet & family
a day ago
We will miss you James but rest in peace with Joy in heaven with the Lord .
Greg Callander
7 days ago
May Jimmy O’Toole ( NSWPF # 53092 ) Forever Rest In Peace.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this young man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
17 February 2022
Penny Margaret SHIPTON
| 25/02/2022
Penny Margaret SHIPTON
AKA Turnip
Late of Wade St, Crookwell, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed? ? ?
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Final Rank= ?
Prior to her Policing life – Penny was a Nurse.
Stations: ?, Goulburn Police ( GDs ), ?, Goulburn Police Academy ( about 15 years ), ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Thursday 27 May 1971
Died on: Saturday 22 January 2022
Age: 50 year, 7 months, 26 days
Cause: Illness, Depress, PTSD, ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 7 February 2022 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Craig’s Hill Chapel, 63 Middle Arm Rd, Goulburn, NSW
( 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 (February 2022 )
Penny is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
PENNY Should be Entitled to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
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 – thus the lack of information on this Memorial at this time.
Cal
4 February 2022
Peter Anton VLUG
| 25/02/2022
Peter Anton VLUG
AKA Vluggy
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Commenced, as a Cadet, with Class # 122 – Finished with Class 131
NSW Police Cadet # 2571
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15403
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy Police as a Cadet on 16 February 1970 ( aged 16 years, 7 months, 24 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 23 June 1972 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 23 July 1973
Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 July 1977
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 23 July 1981
Leading Senior Constable – appointed? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1987
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank= Sergeant
Stations: ?,14 Division, 21 Division, Drug Squad, City of Sydney GDs, C.I.B. – Fingerprint Branch, ?, Manly ( 14 Division )( 1974 / 75 ), ?, North Sydney ( 1978 / 79 ), Northern Beaches – Dee Why, ?, TOU,
Service: From 16 February 1970 to3 November 1993 = 23 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( SenCon )
Born: Tuesday 23 June 1953
Died on: Thursday 27 January 2022
Age: 68 years, 7 months, 4 days
Cause: Cancer ( Brain )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 4 February 2022 @ 1.30pm
Funeral location: Ann Wilson Chapel, Cnr Barranjoey Rd & Darley St, Mona Vale, NSW
PLEASE: Wear happycolours to celebrate Vluggys life
( 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: Ann Wilson Funerals, Barranjoey Rd & Darley St, Mona Vale, NSW 02 9971 4224
Buried at: ? TBA
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.
RIP Pete. What a great bloke. Worked with him at North Sydney in 78/9. On parade one morning and Insp Dafter chipped him about his hair being too long. Next day on parade Pete turned up bald as a badger and got in the shit for it.
Peter Vlug was the original “Crocodile Dundee” of the Northern Beaches. Snakes, lizards, spiders, turtles, dragons and many other creatures. A strong willed, relaxed, deep thinking, charismatic Police Officer. The King of Avalon! Keith Blackett often wondered what the youngsters at Avalon were doing! When with Peter Vlug – check the surf, feed the lorikeets from the front verandah at Avalon, check out the koalas in the back yard then terrorise the locals. Many a time bitten by his beloved pythons he never gave up on them. A wonderful man, great friend to many and an exceptionally good Policeman. Kind Regards and best wishesto the family of Peter Anton Vlug.
Fond memory of a NSW Police Surfing Association competition we had one weekend in UlladullaI. THE 90’s We all stayed in the Marlin Hotel.
Vluggy was there with his pet snake. He wandered down to a pet shop and came back with a mouse. Proceeded to feed the mouse to his snake at the tables outside when we were having a beer. Remember it well. LOL. Catch a big wave for us up there. You will be charging as always.
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
30 January 2022
George William BELL
| 25/02/2022
George William BELL
AKA ?
Late of South Nowra – formerly of Penrith, NSW
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – “possibly” Class # 061
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 2357
Regd. # 9334
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on “possibly” Monday 20 April 1959
Probationary Constable- appointed 1 June 1959 ( aged 27 years, 3 months, 26 days )
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 June 1965
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 June 1969
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
( 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 )
GEORGE 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 a great deal of sadness that we share with the Penrith Community, our much Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother, George William Bell, Passed away at his Nowra Nursing Home on Thursday 9th September ( 2021 ), with his Loving Son Simon by his side.
A lot of People will remember George as the Smiling Happy Gentleman, always full of life and very much involved in his Penrith Community.
George and his Wife Alison built one of the very first Homes in Cambridge Park in 1954 and is still treasured and loved by all of us to this day, being the epicentre of the Family, throughout Birthdays, Christmas celebrations, Weddings, and all manner of family occasions. It has seen a lot in its 67 years and will always be the Bell and Veness families spiritual Home.
Some may remember George in the Police Force in the 50’s and 60’sriding around on his Police bike handing out Tickets. He served with distinction in various Policing roles up till his retirement in 1990 and rose to the rank of Inspector.
He was also heavily involved with the Masonic Lodge, a place where he dedicated much of his time in the help of the needy, fundraising and caring for many of those people in the community not so fortunate.
Some may remember George as their Friendly Milkman in the 90’s, servicing much of Cambridge Park and Werrington areas as well as some of the Shops around town.
In his later years, George was no Stranger to his community, volunteering for Meals on wheels, and after some Health setbacks, threw his energy into keeping active and encouraging others with similar health problems to join him. He loved to keep his mind active and the local senior groups, particularly the Seniors Computer Club, found they had a great advocate in their ranks in George.
To us, his Family, he will always be Dad and Grandpa much Loved and truly missed.
His Funeral will be held on Monday the 20th of September at 11am as a live streamed event. We are sad that a proper tribute cannot be made for him at this time ( Covid19 ), but we will do the best with what we have given the current climate.
If anyone wishes to attend the Funeral on-line, please message the Family and we can provide you with a link.
Simon and Jenny Bell
Philippa and Anthony Veness
Tim Bell, Matthew Bell, Alison Bell, Jack Bell, and Noah Bell
Tayla Veness, Nick and Ellen Veness (and Grandpa’s first Great Grandchild on the way)
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.
