“possible” relation in ‘the job’: His brother: Supt. Antony Deutrom, NT Police
Northern Territory Police Class # ? ? ?
Northern Territory Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Rank: Commenced Training at NT Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
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: Katherine ( early – mid 2000s ), Alice Springs, Yulara, Darwin, Commander’s Tactical Team – Darwin, Metropolitan Social Order & Engagement Unit, ?
July 2006 – December 2006 – Dili – East Timor on secondment to AFP
Service: From? October 1998 to15 April 2022 = 23+ years 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 ( April 2022 )
Micky D is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
Micky D 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.
This evening ( 16 April 2022 @ 11.36pm Central Australia Time ) we learnt of the tragic passing of a very special and down right awesome Northern Territory Police Officer.
A highly respected and valued member of the Blue Family. Micky D, you will be sorely missed. Almost everyone that every worked with you will have an amazing story to share.
Micky dedicated approximately 20 years of his life to the force. Like many of us, he had seen his fair share of what this job throws at us.
Devastatingly he lost the battle but will be remembered by many as one of the good guys.
We extend our sincerest condolences to the friends, family and colleagues for this tremendous loss.
If you or anybody you know are experiencing difficulties there are resources and support services available. Struggling to cope with everyday life doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone.
These services are there to listen and talk it through with you to help you get the support you need. Help is available.
To the blue family, keep an eye on your mates, notice when they start experiencing signs of depression or anxiety. Ask them if they are ok, turn up at their house, check on them, refer them to our well-being teams.
The Drum. NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services magazine. December 2008
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
19 April 2022
Hugh Robert Michael SWEENEY
| 19/04/2022
Hugh Robert Michael SWEENEY
AKA Mick SWEENEY
Formerly of Miller, Late of Bateau Bay ( Central Coast ), NSW
relation in ‘the job’: former Senior Constable Greg SWEENEY, NSWPF # ?????
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 085A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9839
Uniform # 1711 & 2860
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? September 1960
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 31 October 1960 ( aged 24 years, 9 months, 15 days )
Constable – appointed 1 December 1961 ( Loss of 1 month Seniority – failed Dictation )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1966
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 December 1970
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Final Rank: = Senior Constable
Stations: After Redfern Academy he was stationed at Redfern GDs ( 7 Division )( 5 December 1960 – 12 March 1961 ), Randwick GDs ( 15 Division )( 13 March 1961 – 10 June 1962 ),
Police Telephone Communications Centre ( *Ph: 20966 )( 20 Division )( 11 June 1962 – 15 June 1967 ), Communications Branch ( 20 Division )( 15 June 1967 – 24 August 1969 ),
Liverpool GDs & Traffic Office ( 22 Division )( 25 August 1969 – 1 October 1977 ), Fairfield GDs ( 34 Division )( 2 October 1977 – 12 January 1980 ), Central GDs ( 1 Division )( 13 January 1980 – ? ), Merrylands GDs ( 26 Division )( ? – ? January 1991 ) – Optional Retired
* ( 20966 used to be the NSW Wide Police Switchboard number – now replaced with 131 444 )
Service: From? September 1960 to? January 1991 ( Optional Retirement ) = 30 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted8 June 1988 ( SenCon )
Born: Thursday 16 January 1936 in Scone, NSW
Died on: Saturday 9 April 2022 during the night
Age: 86 years, 2 months, 24 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( type ? )
Event location: ? , Home with his wife by his side
( 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: Max Perram’s Funeral Service, 143 George St, Liverpool, NSW 02 9602 6175
Buried at: Liverpool Cemetery, MacLean St, Liverpool, NSW ( next to his mother – Linda Beatrice SWEENEY – D: 22-12-1971, Grave 1130 )
Location of Mick’s Grave: Section Grave, Catholic 17, Grave 1131
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )
MICK 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.
Much loved and sadly missed by his wife Bernadette,
Loved father of Gregory, Therese, David, Michele, Paul,
Daniel & Ann-Maree and father in law to their partners
Loving Grandfather of Shane, Rachael & Mitchell,
Samantha & Georgia, Rodger, Luke and Joshua
Great Grandfather of 7.
Remembered with Love
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Hugh will be celebrated on
Wednesday 20th April 2022 at St Therese Catholic Church, 125 Cartwright Avenue, Sadlier, commencing at 11.00am.
Followed by Interment at Liverpool Cemetery, Moore St, Liverpool.
Sgt ?, Senior Constable Mick SWEENEY, Sgt ?
Bernadette Sweeney & Mick Sweeney
Deepest condolences to Mick’s family, friends and colleagues.
I worked with Mick, on GDs, at Fairfield Police Station in the late 1970s – very early 1980s and remember his Raucous laugh.
He was a lot of fun to work with and just a funny bastard to be with and his ‘comb over’ his thinning hair – would never stay in place.
May you Forever Rest In Peace old mate.
Cal ” Uncle Charlie ”
Mick was one of the first Life Members inducted into 22 Division ( Liverpool ) Police Rugby League. He loved his Police footy and was happy to hear about your success before his passing. Go the Bulls.
Greg Sweeney.
Prior to joining the NSWPF, Mick was employed at a Pastry cook for 7 years, 2 months and a Confectioner for 8 months and was a fully qualified pastry cook.
Although he was widely known as Mick – his Christian name was actually Hugh ( and it is Hugh SWEENEY that he went by on his application to join the NSWPF ).
He was described as 5′ 11″ tall, weighing 12 stone, with Hazel eyes, Fair complexion & Fair hair ( I wonder if it was as thin back in 1960 ? ).
He was Married at the time.
He obtained, at completion of Training Class 85A, a mark of 54%.
He could type, on the 15 June 1961, 20 W.P.M.
He completed the three day course in Civil Defence in January 1962.
In June, 1973, SenCon Mick Sweeney was attending a motor vehicle accident on the Camden Valley Way, Leppington, near the Leppington Lawn Cemetery, at night and in a dark patch or roadway, when he was struck by a passing vehicle.
At the time, Camden Valley Way was a sealed roadway with gravel edges, one lane each way and very poorly lit – and similar to an outback country road.
The impact caused him to be thrown a fair distance through the air, landing on the roadway in his head.
Mick received serious head and other body injuries which were life threatening at the time.
He was hospitalised at Liverpool for 10 days before a miraculous recovery and he then returned to work.
He Retired in 1991 whilst attached to Merrylands Police Station.
In March 1974, SenCon Mick Sweeney and Cst Peter Gould ( # 15542 ), attended a factory at Green Valley and removed a 4 foot red belly black snake.
The Constables managed to get the snake into a cardboard box and conveyed the confined snake back to Liverpool Police Station.
There, the snake escaped from the box, causing staff to head for higher ground.
Some jumped onto tables, chairs and counters to escape the snake.
It then took a brace and courageous Senior Constable Roger BERGAMIN ( #10682 ) to capture the slim 4 foot snake with a stick and return it to the box and seal it.
I can imagine the raucous laughing going on.
Police Telephone Communications Centre – Police HQ – 20966
Liverpool ( NSW ) Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2016 ) by Ret DetInsp Joe Stanioch. ( # 14194 )
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
13 April 2022
Bradley James EDWARDS
| 19/04/2022
Bradley James EDWARDS
AKA Brad EDWARDS
Late of Wellington, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 243
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 26909
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 29 October 1989 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 3 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 27 April 1990 ( aged 19 years, 10 months, 1 day )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Parkes ( 1992 / 1995 ), ?, Dubbo ( 2012 )( Sgt ), ?, Wellington ( Orana-Mid Western Police District ) – Death
Service: From 29 October 1989to 5June 2021 = 31 years, 7 months, 7 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 11 months, 10 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 26 June 1970
Died on: Saturday 5 June 2021
Age: 50 years, 11 months, 10 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: PTSD – SUICIDE ( method ? )
Event location: ? , Wellington, NSW
Event date: Saturday 5 June 2021
Funeral date: Friday 18 June 2021 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: Wellington Civic Centre, Swift St, Wellington, 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 )
A man, with a heart of gold, a thoroughly good bloke, who served his community with distinction and with honour, ended his suffering and torment and took his own life recently.
I always thought highly of you mate.
I have just been advised that my Academy Class Mate of Class 243 and fellow brother in blue recently succumbed to the black dog.
Gutted.
Tonight old mate, I most certainly will shed a tear or two, a beer or two and share a laugh or two…in honour of you and in honour of your legacy
Rest in eternal peace SGT Brad Edwards, you are forever missed.
A DUBBO woman has spoken out on White Ribbon Day and encouraged others not to tolerate domestic violence as she did for 32 years.
Mary (not her real name) spoke with the Daily Liberal yesterday about her three decades of violence she suffered at the hands of her partner before she went to the police.
She had noticed police wearing white ribbons outside the Dubbo Police Station and decided to share her story.
“Women have to start standing up for themselves,” she said.
Mary said some of the injuries she had suffered in her abusive relationship had been fractures to her nose, jaw, arm and ribs.
“Domestic violence is in the community but women are not coming forward and letting the police know,” she said.
“They need to come forward now, not wait like I waited for 32 years.”
Mary said she believed White Ribbon Day was a good initiative to bring public attention to the issue of domestic violence.
Recently she has begun working to help others affected.
“I have worked with domestic violence victims for the last two years,” she said.
“I have seen both sides.”
White ribbons were worn on the shirts of every Dubbo police officer yesterday as they took a stance against domestic violence.
Orana Local Area Command (LAC) duty officer Inspector Brad Edwards said Dubbo police had handed out many white ribbons to raise awareness of the day and answered questions about the day from members of the public.
“I think it is very important that society realises there is no excuse for violence against women,” he said.
“The fact that it still happens today is pathetic.”
“We know the statistics from on the job experience.”
Dubbo police and their colleagues across NSW all took a pledge against violence against women and wore white ribbons in a show of solidarity across the state.
Dubbo police wearing white ribbons in support of an end to domestic and family violence against women yesterday. Pictured are Senior Constable Jason Pollack ( # 38631 ), Constable Michael Dawn, Inspector Brad Edwards, Constable Tofazzal Ali. Photo: LISA MINNER
Would your parents like their property damaged,” Senior sergeant tells children
Wellington police sergeant Brad Edwards has told children at Wellington Public School he and his officers are pushing up the ante on young children aged from nine to 13 throwing rocks.
“I am very upset children in the town are throwing rocks.
“A lot of people have had their car windows smashed. It has cost them more than $50,000,” he said.
“These are parked cars near the railway line, people’s roofs, their houses and they are upset their property is being damaged. Would your parents like their property damaged,” he asked the children.
“I want to get them, take them to the magistrate and lock them up.
“We have cameras now everywhere, hidden from view, monitoring these children. We will lock up these people.” he added.
He warned the children police were answering the community’s plea for the rock throwing incidents to stop.
“Tell your parents, tell your teachers when you see them doing these things,” he said.
Children in the crowd at the school said their parents had been victims of the latest outbreak of vandalism.
“My mum had the back window of her car smashed by a rock,” one child told the class.
“It was so badly damaged mum had to buy a new car.
“There is a hole in our window from people throwing rocks,” another said.
Children said slingshots with rocks were being aimed at people and cars.
“A slingshot is no different to a gun, it injures people and they may die.
“It’s an illegal weapon,” Sgt Edwards said.
The officer also told children social media site Facebook was an ineffective measure in countering the rock throwers and other incidents.
“Don’t go on Facebook and bully people. Turn it off. Don’t gossip and target people,” he said.
The sergeant also said children seen on school grounds during holidays will be prosecuted.
“I went to this primary school but I didn’t want to come back during the holidays,” he said.
“I don’t want you on the grounds of this school in the holidays.”
Our club is special and it was great to see all our teams and even the Refs getting behind raising awareness for Bowel Cancer Australia. This month is Bowel Cancer month and our teams wore the Apple Red socks and trainers wore the bare bums to let everyone know how important this awareness is.
We also Took a Knee for Ackers for James Ackerman who six years ago on this day, was tragically killed in a football match.
Our teams also observed a minute silence for Sergeant Brad Edwards a local Wellington man who was much loved and respected by many. His death has devastated our community.
Much love to the Ackerman Family. James will always be remembered and our heart felt condolences to Brad Edwards family. A man of diligence and loyalty like no other.
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
12 April 2022
Raymond HALL
| 19/04/2022
Raymond HALL
AKA Chopper Hall, Chop, Ray HALL
Late of Maitland, & Orange, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 138
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16218
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 January 1974 ( aged 19 years, 8 months, 20 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 25 February 1974 ( aged 19 years, 10 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: Newcastle Memorial Park, Anderson Drive, Beresfield, NSW
Wall D 105
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )
Raymond HALL with his mother on 25 February 1974 at Redfern Police Academy.
Newcastle Cemetery : Wall D, 105
CHOP 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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Cal
12 April 2022
Stuart Ross MacPHERSON
| 19/04/2022
Stuart Ross MacPHERSON
AKA Stu MacPHERSON, Stuart MacPHERSON
Late of Newcastle, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
Det H. R. MacPHERSON, NSWPF # 4503
( f ) T.A. MacPHERSON, NSWPF # 22459
Duane D. MacPHERSON, NSWPF # 25955
Michael MacPHERSON, NSWPF # 28412
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ( Started with 142 – finished with 149 who were Sworn In on Monday 8 December 1975 )
NSW Police Cadet # 3065
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17145
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 8 July 1974 ( aged 17 years, 7 months, 4 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Thursday 4 December 1975 ( 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: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2022 )
STU 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.
Deepest condolences to Samara, Nicole, Casey, other family members and his many friends.
Father’s Day – September 2020
17 March 1992 – Long Service Medal
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
7 April 2022
Craig Stuart DIGBY
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Craig Stuart DIGBY
AKA Craig DIGBY, Diggers
Late of Mt Annan, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’:
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 161
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst. # 92536
Regd. # 18455
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 25 September 1978 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 27 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 December 1978 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 12 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 December 1983
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1987
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
After Policing life, Craig branched out as Digby’s Investigative Security and Protective Services
( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
3 April 2022
Mervyn Stewart BRAITHWAITE
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Mervyn Stewart BRAITHWAITE
AKA Merv BRAITHWAITE, Boney
Late of Dubbo & formerly of the Tooraweenah and Wongarbon areas, NSW
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: Bruce Ashcroft BRAITHWAITE, NSWPF # 6865
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 087
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10038
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 May 1961 ( aged 29 years, 9 months, 1 day )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 3 July 1961 ( aged 29 years, 10 months, 5 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 November 1977
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 21 July 1984
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: ?, South District ( 1968 ), ?, Stock Squad, Det – Cootamundra ( 1977 ), ?, Orana District Special Operations – Retirement
Service: From 29 May 1961 to29 August 1988 = 27 years, 3 months, 0 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 0 months, 1 day
Time in Retirement from Police: 33 years, 5 months, 20 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( DetSgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( DetSenSgt )
Born: Friday 28 August 1931
Died on: Friday 18 February 2022
Age: 90 years, 5 months, 21 days
Organ Donor: NO
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 25th February 2022 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium 1 Moffatt Drive, Dubbo, 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: Abbey Funeral Home, 02 6881 8988
Buried at: Cremated
Merv BRAITHWAITE – Redfern Police Academy – 1961
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )
Some of the guys from my class 81A being sworn in at the Redfern Training Depot (joined 29 May, 1961. From left Merv Braithwaite10038, Paul Pilley 10010, unknown?, Barry Luckie 10008, Lionel Hanrahan 10014, Neil Warburton 10043, Peter (Bob) Drooger 10019.
MERV 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.
Late of Dubbo & formerly of the Tooraweenah and Wongarbon areas.
Dearly loved husband of Shirley.
Loving father & father-in-law of Peter & Helen, Debbie & Geoff, Scott & Kerry.
Cherished Pop of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dear brother of Ruth, June, Beryl (dec), Harley (dec), Charlie (dec) and Roger.
Mervyn’s cremation service will be held in the Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium 1 Moffatt Drive, Dubbo commencing at 10.30am Friday 25th February 2022.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of: “Our family caring for your family” 02 6881 8988
Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 – 1954),
Friday 25 June 1954, page 5
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of Miss Shirley Paxton, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Paxton, of Geurie, to Mr. Mervyn Braithwaite, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Braithwaite, of Wongarbon.
Miss Paxton’s ring of yellow gold has two square cut centre diamonds with a small supporting diamond on either side.
Congratulations are extended to Miss Shirley June Paxton and Mr. Mervyn Stewart Braithwaite, who have announced their engagement. Shirley’s ring of yellow gold features two square-cut centre diamonds with a small supporting diamond on each side.
The local tennis season opened last Sunday under ideal conditions. A calm day of glorious sunshine, courts in perfect order and twenty couples eager to play, made the opening most pleasant.
An American tournament was conducted, run in two divisions, honours going to J. Fogarty and Mervyn Braithwaite in the men’s first grade, whilst Mrs. D. Greenwood won the lady’s trophy.
Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 – 1954),
Saturday 22 February 1936, page 4
WONGARBON
Number of Casualties
Social and General
PERSONAL
Mervyn Braithwaite, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Braithwaite, met with a nasty accident at the weekend. While playing with some other children in the garden, he fell on an upturned rake, his hand catching the prong full force. He was hurried to Dubbo for medical attention and is now doing well.
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
2 March 2022
Ken CLENTON
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Ken CLENTON
AKA Kenneth Clenton, Kenny Clenton
Late of ” Bushbank “, Kiama, NSW
Brother to Colin CLENTON, NSWPF # 14229
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 110
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12508
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 14 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 19 years, 4 months, 28 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 May 1972
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Appears in the 1975 ‘ Stud Book ‘ but not the 1979 issue and onwards
( 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: ? TBA
Buried at: Buried at Shellharbour Cemetery – with his wife, Cheryl who pre-deceased him on 31 March 1991
441-443 Shellharbour Road, Shellharbour, NSW
Lawn 10, Plot 9
( at the rear of the cemetery on the car park side )
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2022 )
Class 110 – Redfern Police Academy – Police cyclist
Class 110 – NSWPF – Redfern Academy
Class 110 – NSWPF – Redfern Academy
Class 110 – NSWPF – Redfern Academy
KEN 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.
Ken was the middle child of 13 – most of whom are still living ( 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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Cal
28 February 2022
Roderick Edward BARRY
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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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Cal
21 February 2022
Wilma LOSEBY
| 19/04/2022
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.
