Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 2 February 1976
Cadet # 3222
Redfern Police Academy Class 157
Regd. # 17765
Uniform # 1822
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commence 2 February 1976
Probationary Constable – appointed 5 December 1977
Constable – appointed 4 December 1978
Senior Sergeant – Death
Stations: ?, The Rock – O.I.C., School of Traffic and Mobile Policing ( S.T.A.M.P. ), Police Academy, Goulburn
Service: From 2 February 1976 to 8 June 1995 = 19+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 16 September 1993
Born: Thursday 4 December1958
Died on: Thursday 8 June 1995
Cause: Motor Vehicle Accident – Police cycle – Rider
Location: Picton Rd near Almond St, Picton
Age: 36
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: NSW Police Academy, Goulburn
Buried at: Bega Cemetery, Princes Hwy ( South )
General Section 6, Row E, Lot 11
Wayne Raymond GEORGE
Hanging at the Police Driver Training School, Goulburn.
Wayne Raymond GEORGE – Grave
Wayne Raymond GEORGE – Grave
Wayne Raymond GEORGE – Grave
Wayne Raymond GEORGE memorial plaque at NSW Police Driver Training ( S.T.AM.P. ), Goulburn
WAYNE IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
Touch plate at the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra.
Funeral location: ?
On 8 June, 1995 Senior Sergeant George was riding a police solo motor cycle from Goulburn to Sydney to attend a meeting. Whilst he was riding along Picton Road, near Almond Street, Picton his cycle was struck by a motor vehicle. The sergeant was thrown to the roadway where he was run over by a number of passing vehicles including a semi-trailer. He died as a result of injuries received.
The senior sergeant was born in 1958 and joined the New South Wales Police Force as a cadet in February, 1976. He was sworn in on 5 December, 1977. At the time of his death he was attached to the School of Traffic and Mobile Policing, Police Academy, Goulburn.
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Gordon Lester INGRAM
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Gordon Lester INGRAM
( late of Kellyville )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15272
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, South Region Prosecutors – Legal Services
Service: From ? to 2 July 2004 = 32 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 20 November 1998
Born: ?
Died on: Saturday 30 May 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 65
Funeral date: Tuesday 9 June 2015 @ 11am
Funeral location: Castlebrook Memorial Park Crematorium, 712 Windsor Road, Rouse Hill
Buried at: Cremated
Gordon Lester INGRAM
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Loving husband of Nelly. Beloved father to Melissa, Katrina, Amy and Paris. Loving brother to John, Robert, Terry, Sid and Christine. Loving grandfather to Zac, Jake, Abby, Sam, Jai and Jesse.
Will be sadly missed by all his family, extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends of Gordon are invited to Celebrate his Life at Castlebrook Memorial Park Crematorium, Garden Chapel, 712 Windsor Road, Rouse Hill on Tuesday 9th June, 2015 commencing at 11:00am.
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Harold John FERRIS
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Harold John FERRIS
New South Wales Police Force
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 5 July 1937
Cadet # 147
Regd. # ?
Rank: Superintendent 3rd Class
Stations: Newcastle (1979)
Service: From 5 July 1937 to ?
Awards: Queen’s Police Medal ( QPM ) – granted 31 December 1977
National Medal – granted 8 February 1979
Born: 18/07/1920
Died on: 02/09/2004
Cause: ?
Age: 84
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: Belmont, New South Wales.
Buried at: Cremated and ashes spread over Belmont Bay, Lake MacQuarie.
Memorial plaque: Belmont Cemetery, NSW
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Canberra Times Saturday 31 December 1977 p 13 of 22 Queen’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service NSW Police Force Harold John Ferris, superintendent 3rd class
Harold John FERRIS – memorial plaque
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On 08/09/1979 a regular festival takes place in Newcastle called the Mattara Festival. On this day a rock concert was put on for the youth. It apparently got out of hand due to the number of youths in attendance, lack of private security, the volume of the music, the ‘inappropriate’ dress of the young females, and the consumption of alcohol. Supt Ferris said that “We could have filled our jails that day”
Stations: ?, Liverpool,Cabramatta, Lismore, West Wyalong
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Sunday 24 May 2015 during the p.m.
Cause: Breast Cancer
Age: ?
Funeral date: Monday 1st June 2015
Funeral location: St Pauls Catholic Church, John Street, Camden @ 2.30pm
Buried at: Camden General Cemetery, Cawdor Road, CAMDEN
Bev MORONEY
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On behalf of Former Director of NSW Police Legacy Ken Moroney;
“Dear Friends,
On behalf of Michael and Kim, Peter and Ruth and Andrew and Melissa and our seven grandchildren, may I take this opportunity to thank each of you for your kind and thoughtful comments regarding our dearly loved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Beverley. I have been asked over recent days what my best memories are of Bev and the words grace, dignity, and an inner peace immediately come to mind. We will miss that spontaneous laughter, that genuine ability to care for all around her and that dogged determined mind that any task that had to be completed, had to be completed well.
Over the recent years, months and weeks we have watched the great struggle she faced always with cheer and more concern about the welfare of the medical and nursing staff who were caring for her. That was Bev.
Bev had three loves in her life; her family, the NSW Police and her much loved Ronald McDonald House where she felt humbled at being able to do something, anything to help kids and their families who were suffering from illnesses. The boys and I are indebted to many serving and retired colleagues for their kindness towards Bev.
Whilst we are the poorer for her passing, we are the richer for having known her”.
Ken Moroney
A mass service will be held at St Pauls Catholic Church, John Street, Camden on Monday 1st June 2015 at 2:30pm. A Committal service will be held at 4pm at Camden General Cemetery, Cawdor Road, CAMDEN.
At Beverley’s own request, please wear a splash of colour.
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Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS
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Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS
New South Wales Police Force
AKA Jeff
Late of Cowra, NSW
Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 May 1971 with Class # 127
Regd. # 14726
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 May 1971 ( aged 24 years, 10 months, 5 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 28 June 1971 ( aged 24 years, 11 months, 16 days )
Service: From 17 May 1971to? ? ? = ? Years Service
Appears in the 1975 & 1979 Stud Books
Does NOT appear in the 1985 Stud Book
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 12 July 1946
Died on: Tuesday 19 May 2015 @ Cowra
Cause: Heart problem
Age: 68 years, 10 months, 7 days
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS – 25 December 2014
Jeff &Terri? REYNOLDS – Christmas Day – 25 December 2014
JEFF is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
NOTHING FURTHER IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS MAN OR HIS DEATH AT THIS STAGE
Condolences to his wife, Terri, friends and family.
Cal
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Jeffrey Charles REYNOLDS on a brand new R100TIC ( Boxer ) about 1983
Tara McLAUGHLIN ( TOBIN )
| 08/06/2015
Tara McLAUGHLIN ( TOBIN )
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Senior Constable – posthumously promoted to Sergeant 3rd Class
Stations: ?, Brisbane Water Local Area Command
Service: From? ? 1999to 21 May 2015 = 16+ years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ?
Died on: Thursday 21 May 2015 at Royal North Shore Hospital
Cause: Lung Cancer
Age: 39
Funeral date: Thursday 28 May 2015
Funeral location: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal
Buried at: ?
Memorial: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, A7 ( right wall )
Tara McLAUGHLIN
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VALE SERGEANT TARA MCLAUGHLIN (TOBIN)
It was with heavy hearts we said farewell to our friend and colleague Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin).
It has been said that a candle can light a thousand more and not lose any of its brightness. Tara lit our hearts with the brightness of her spirit and made a difference to her community, as a police officer and Director of NSW Police Legacy.
Today ( 25 May 2015 ) we said farewell to Tara but she will not be forgotten. Not here on the Central Coast… not in the rest of the state … and not by generations to come.
Go gently from this place Tara, and know that the light you lit in our hearts will burn forever and your legacy will live on.
A loving wife and mother, a daughter and sister.
A prized friend and colleague.
A member of the New South Wales Police Force.
Our prayers are with you Tara. May you rest in peace
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Senior Constable Tara McLaughlin died from lung cancer in hospital, prompting tributes from comrades
21 May 2015
The Daily Telegraph
THE NSW police community is mourning the death of a senior constable who has succumbed to lung cancer, leaving a husband and two young boys.
Snr Const Tara McLaughlin died this morning at Royal North Shore Hospital and is survived by husband Sean and sons Harry and Flynn.
She was also a former director of the NSW Police Legacy charity, which supports past and present police and families in time of tragedy and need.
A post announcing her death on the NSW Police Legacy Facebook page garnered thousands of comments paying tribute to her life and her service.
Superintendent Commander Daniel Lewis of the Brisbane Water command area paid tribute on his Facebook page, describing Snr Const McLaughlin as a “huge influence” on the organisation and the Police Legacy movement.
“Sean and Tara’s two sons Harry and Flynn will directly benefit from the amazing work done by Tara and as they grow older will come to know just how incredible their mother was as they benefit from the work NSW Police Legacy,” he said.
Snr Const McLaughlin began her career with NSW Police in 1999.
Hi friends – Please read Tara’s story then make a generous donation. Thanks Darren
TARA’S STORY: My name is Tara Tobin and I am very blessed to be married and have two healthy and gorgeous boys. As most parents would attest, a three and four year old, keep us very busy and exhausted most days. So this was one of my symptoms in late 2012, but being a mum and working, I just thought being constantly tired and regularly short of breath was normal.
Life for us changed on the 10th of January 2013, when I was hospitalised with a collapsed lung that had filled with fluid. Life for us changed forever on the 17th January 2013 when I was diagnosed with stage four non small cell Lung Cancer.
Hard to hear the “C” word, but hard to comprehend that it was Lung Cancer as I have never smoked.
So after 18 months of chemotherapy, the cancer HAD metastitised and moved to my liver.
After testing my tissue three times, it was identified that I have the Alk gene which can be treated via oral chemotherapy. This medication is called Crizotinib and is manufactured by Pfizer. Unfortunately at the time my result finally came back positive, the only option available to our family was to self fund this treatment as the drug has not been approved on the PBS. Currently this cost is $8000 inc gst per month.
Currently I have been on this medication for approximately 7 weeks and the scans have shown much improvement. The improvement has flowed on to my life, and my renewed ability to be part of my families life – and put a load of washing on!
Tributes flow for ‘courageous’ lung cancer victim Sergeant Tara McLaughlin
Flynn Tobin farewells his mum, Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin), during her funeral held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal. Picture:Peter Clark
Geraldine Cardozo, Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate
Central Coast police officer Tara McLaughlin, who died of lung cancer last week, was farewelled by hundreds at a moving funeral on Thursday.
The mother-of-two, who helped countless police families through the loss of a loved one, was remembered for her own lasting legacy.
Members of the police community joined family and friends in Terrigal to farewell the 39-year-old who died from lung cancer leaving a husband and two boys.
The much-loved officer, who has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant, was attached to Brisbane Water LAC and was also a former director of the NSW Police Legacy charity, which supports past and present police and families in time of tragedy and need.
Proudly donning his mother’s police hat, three-year-old Flynn Tobin watched as hundreds of mourners, including more than 100 police, attended the police funeral with full honours in Terrigal.
Sergeant Tara McLaughlin with her sons Harry and Flynn. Picture: Facebook
Police pallbearers carry the casket of Senior Constable Tara Tobin, during the funeral held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal. Picture:Peter Clark
Flanked by a sea of blue uniforms at Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel at Terrigal Police Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell gave the valedictory for his “caring, compassionate and courageous” friend and colleague.
“Tara was blessed with beautiful personality and had the ability to be admired by many,” he told the packed chapel.
He praised Sergeant McLaughlin’s “determined and honest” nature describing her as someone “who would listen to any problem and had a wonderful sense of humour”.
Hundreds attended the service for Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin). Picture:Peter Clark
Police legatees who met Sgt McLaughlin through her work with NSW Police Legacy after losing members of their own family when they were young, paid tribute to “a wonderful role model” with a “gorgeous smile and open generous heart”.
“Tara was not simply a police officer but a person who inspired me,” said one. “It is with irony that today we welcome you into our police legatee family.”
Family members farewell Sergeant Tara McLaughlin (Tobin), during her funeral held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal. Picture:Peter Clark
Brisbane Water Commander Detective Superintendent Daniel Sullivan, who attended the funeral, said his colleague was a huge influence on the command would be forever remembered.
“Today we said farewell to Tara but she will not be forgotten. Not here on the Central Coast, not in the rest of the state, and not by generations to come,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
“Tara will leave behind a legacy that reaches far beyond the Brisbane Water LAC and into the Police Legacy family. Sean and Tara’s two sons Harry and Flynn will directly benefit from the amazing work done by Tara and as they grow older will come to know just how incredible their mother was as they benefit from the work of NSW Police Legacy.”
A friend speaking on behalf of Sgt McLaughlin’s husband Sean Tobin said she was his “best friend forever” while sister Melanie McLaughlin thanked everyone for the “amazing turnout”.
Sgt McLaughlin joined the NSW Police in 1999 and came to Brisbane Water command 10 years ago.
NSW Police officers march at the Terrigal service. Picture:Peter Clark
Published: 17:20 +11:00, 19 February 2016 | Updated: 20:00 +11:00, 19 February 2016
Channel 10 journalist Mel McLaughlin has revealed that the controversy that raged after her memorable interview with cricketer Chris Gayle was nothing compared to the personal tragedy she has had to cope with.
The Herald Sun reports that the reporter had more serious issues on her mind at the time, as she was still coming to terms with the death of her older sister Tara, 39, to a rare lung cancer in May last year, despite the fact she was not a smoker. Tara was a senior constable with the New South Wales Police.
‘I find it very hard to talk about,’ McLaughlin said. ‘The cancer she had has such a disgusting rate of death.’
She admitted though that it put the whole debate about her interview with Gayle in perspective.
In a live post-match interview with Gayle in January, the cricketer faced a widespread backlash for his ‘inappropriate’ remarks to McLaughlin, telling her she had beautiful eyes and famously quipping ‘don’t blush, baby’.
‘It was just an interview. I can handle myself, I’m fine. Everyone seemed to have an opinion so I just went the other way,’ she said.
‘I know I’m on TV but I’m not about that at all. I’m not in it to be famous and the extra attention horrified me. I love what I do and I’m passionate about it and that’s what’s important. I’ll come across (Gayle) again. It’s work. There’s no problem.’
The Channel 10 reporter was still coming to terms with her sister’s death when the Chris Gayle controversy erupted in January
In January, Gayle (right) faced a widespread backlash for his ‘inappropriate’ remarks to McLaughlin (left), telling her she had beautiful eyes and famously quipping ‘don’t blush, baby’
Gayle later apologised for his remarks and was fined $10,000 by his Big Bash League club, the Melbourne Renegades, for ‘inappropriate conduct’.
However, the story didn’t end there. In the aftermath the sports journalist was thrust into the spotlight once again after offering to buy a former cricketer a drink after she got his name wrong on live TV.
During a post-match segment after the Big Bash clash between the Melbourne Renegades and the Adelaide Strikers last month McLaughlin slipped up and called Mark Waugh by Damien Fleming’s name.
The Channel 10 reporter, Waugh, and fellow panel guest Kevin Pietersen all dissolved into laughter with McLaughlin apologising and joking: ‘I’ll buy you a drink’.
Social media was quick to respond to McLaughlin’s comments, drawing parallels between her remarks and Gayle’s ‘don’t blush baby’, gaffe.
Awards: Commendation for Brave Conduct – granted 6 August 2001
Born: 20 May 1946
Died on: Thursday 14 May 2015
Cause: ?
Age: 68
Funeral date: Friday 22 May 2015 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: south chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Camden Valley Way, Leppington
Buried at: ?
Jim MATTHEWS
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James Charles (aka Jim) Matthews
Born in Australia on 20 May 1946
Passed away on 14 May 2015
Aged 68 years
Dearly devoted and beloved husband of Rae. Cherished son of Betty & Charles (dec). Much loved and adored dad of Jane & Jason and Paul & Anna. Proud Pa of Zoe, Abby and Jack. Loved brother of Suzanne, Vicki and Deb.
Committal service will be held at Forest Lawn Crematorium, South Chapel, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW, Australia on Friday, 22nd May 2015 at 10:30am.
Service: From pre 18 February 1946to 7 October 1968 = 22+ years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 15 April 1925
Died on: 13 February 2004
Cause: Dementia
Age: 78
Funeral date: 17 February 2004
Funeral location: Cowra Anglican Church, Cowra
Buried at: Cowra Lawn Cemetery, Doncaster Dve – now laying with Olive
Husband to Olive, father to Graeme ( # 16712 ) & Darrell
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RONALD ALEXANDER CORCORAN
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John FELTON
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John FELTON
aka Felto
( late of Seven Hills )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17164
Rank: Sergeant – retired
Stations: ?, Blacktown GD’s & Rescue Squad ( 27 Division ), Wetherill Park, Green Valley
Service: From 7 October 1975 to 9 July 2010 = 34+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 17 March 1992
1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 4 September 2001
Born: 9 October 1953
Died on: Wednesday 20 May 2015 about 5pm
Cause: Liver Cancer
Age: 61
Funeral date: Monday 25 May 2015 @ 9am
Funeral location: Pinegrove Crematorium, North Chapel, Great Western Hwy, Minchinbury
Buried at: Cremated
John Felton on the left
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FELTON, John
9.10.1953 – 20.05.2015
Formerly of Seven Hills
Loving husband of Stacey. Much loved father & father-in-law of Courtney & Adam and Ashley & Kirstie.
Adored Poppy-Chicken of Riley & Madeline.
Family and friends of JOHN are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, May 25, 2015, to be held in the North Chapel of Pinegrove Crematorium on the grounds of Pinegrove Memorial Park, Great Western Highway, Minchinbury at 9:00am.
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Constable
Stations: Coonamble, Dubbo
Service: From 23 February 1912 to 13 May 1915 = 3+ years Service
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Australian Imperial Force
Regiment: 4th Battalion F Company
Enlisted: 18/08/1914, Sydney. Due to his previous military service he was sworn in as Colour Sergeant
Service # 245
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Embarkation: on board Transport A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Next of kin: Father George Home, Harwick, Scotland
Religion: ?
Single / Married: ?
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Awards: Queens South Africa Medal. Served 7 years with 1st Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders.
1914/15 Star.
British War Medal.
Victory Medal
Born: c 1884, Scotland
Died on: 13 May 1915
Place of death: # 17 General hospital, Alexandria
Cause: died of wounds received on 3 May 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsular. Gun shot wound to the left leg
From his Father – “Came of a Border fighting clan, the Homes of HOME, very many of whom fell in Scotland’s wars, notably around their king at FLODDEN – vide Scott’s “Marmion.”” Details from Father.
Memorial at:
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