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Det Sgt Tony Jackson 17677 attested Sept 1977 class 156.= 68 years old
Passed on 28/09/2022 at Calvary Rockdale Hospice.
In recent years Tony had an eye removed that had melanoma cancer and had undertaken continued treatments until a month or so ago but cancer had spread further.
Throughout his illness Tony was always positive and an inspiration to family and friends.
qualified Electrician – longtime and always resident of St George area
1977 – 81 GDs No. 15 Div
Early – mid 80’s CI Duty No. 1, 15, 12 & 31 Div
Oct, 1984 designated Detective
Thence CIB Motor Squad and Region SW Homicide Squad
Early 2000’s retired from VMO (Violent & Major Offenders), Crime Agencies
Son of retired Inspector Russell Jackson ( Traffic and IA ) and June ( both aged 94 )
Loved father of daughters Melissa and Nikki.
Throughout his illness Tony was always positive and an inspiration to family and friends.
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Bankstown policeman, Constable Chris McINTOSH recently took charge of a gleaming new patrol bike and although it is capable of hitting 125 miles an hour, represents safety for members of the public. Constable McINTOSH told last week how he chased a speeding motorist some time ago with the car reaching more than 90 miles an hour on Hume Highway between Woodville Rd and Yagoona. Constable McINTOSH was riding a bike which has since been disposed of by the Police Department. If he had had the new cycle he now rides, the chase would have been over earlier and thus danger to the public would have been reduced. The new machine is a Honda 750 of four cylinders and other car on Australian roads could out run or out manoeuvre it. Constable McINTOSH has been riding motor cycle for eight years, five of them with the Police Department. The bike is two seconds faster than the latest Phase three Falcon GTHO over a standing quarter mile and reaches 105 miles an hour from rest in 12.6 seconds. It weights about 530 pounds with large disc brake at the front and live speed gearbox.
Shortly after 9.30am on 22 September, 1973 Constable McIntosh was riding a Police Special Traffic Patrol solo motor cycle from Bankstown Police Station to Lakemba. As he was travelling along Wattle Street a panel van travelling in the opposite direction made a right turn in front of the police cycle. Constable McIntosh was unable to avoid a collision and the cycle struck the side of the van. The constable died as a result of injuries received in the collision.
The constable was born in 1946 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 8 August, 1966. At the time of his death he was attached to the Traffic Branch.
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Wake location: Sawtell Golf Club, Bayldon Rd, Sawtell, NSW
Wake date: Thursday 29 September 2022 @ 2.30pm
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Funeral Parlour: Keith Logue & Sons, 42 Park Ave, Coffs Harbour, NSW 02 6652 1999
Buried at: Cremated
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Steve was diagnosed with a lung disease, years earlier, and was on the transplant list, although he deteriorated prior to a suitable lung being found.
Steve was a good hearted and very funny bastard when I worked with him at Fairfield Police Station.
In his early days, at Fairfield, we were on Night Shift driving around the CBD when we were given the details of a vehicle which had recently been stolen in the area.
We were in a Holden sedan with a single roof bar which only had a blue revolving light in the centre and the old pull / push button ‘Were’ siren ( manually pulling and pushing the toggle switch produced the siren sound as the mechanic component spun around ).
A short time later we driving towards the Horsley Dve when we spotted the stolen vehicle turn in front of us with ‘4 heads on board’.
In those days we only had 4 working police radio channels and all Warrant and Vehicle enquiries were made on the ‘back channel’. Steve went to the ‘back channel’ and did a transport check ( just to confirm we had the correct vehicle – which we did ).
He sat there dumb founded ( this was his first stolen car ). I told him that he had better go back to the ‘working’ channel and tell VKG – which he did.
I wasn’t in a hurry to stop the stolen vehicle and it wasn’t being driven in an unusual manner. We followed it out to Smithfield whilst awaiting other Police vehicles to come to the area.
It was now time to make the Stop. The stolen vehicle casually approached a Stop sign and complied with it. I then drove up alongside the drivers door to indicate to the driver to pull over. At this time, Steve leant out of the passenger door of the Police car, with his small rubber baton in hand and attempted to hit the driver as he commenced to drive off. One of the funniest bloody things I have ever seen.
We pursued the stolen vehicle down into the Merrylands patrol where the offenders abandoned the vehicle alongside of the old Wool Shed and decamped on foot.
The offenders were run to ground ( we were hell of a lot fitter back in those days ), arrested and taken to Fairfield Police Station where they were charged.
Greg ‘Cal’ Callander # 17463
Class 164 F
Constable Steve ‘Fat Attack’ Webster ( from Fairfield Police ) asleep in a cell of Bourke Police Station, N.S.W., on a shooting holiday. March 1980
Constable Steve ‘Fat Attack’ Webster (Fairfield Police) near Bourke, N.S.W. – 1980. March 1980
Constable Steve ‘Fat Attack’ Webster (Fairfield Police) with a goat near Bourke, N.S.W. – 1980. March 1980
Constable Steve ‘Fat Attack’ Webster (Fairfield) on the side of the Great Western Hwy, east of Bathurst, ‘looking towards home’. “Is Sydney really that way?” March 1980
Constable Steve ‘Fat Attack’ Webster (centre), Constable Greg Callander (right) & Steve’s brother-in-law, Kevin, on the Great Western Hwy, east of Bathurst, N.S.W. – 1980. March 1980
PARTY AT 1 MAREE AVE, CABRAMATTA. HOME OF GREG CALLANDER, LINDY BOYKO (BALDWIN) & STEVE HALL. WENDY AND STEVE WEBSTER. 23 AUGUST 1980
PARTY AT 1 MAREE AVE, CABRAMATTA. STEVE WEBSTER. 23 AUGUST 1980
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Gavin James MURRAY # 19859
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Prior to joining the NSWPF at the age of 22, it is “possible” that Gavin was employed in the Magistrates Courts Administration as a Clerk having Resigned on the 4 March 1977.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 7 October 1977 (No.118 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 4496
RESIGNATIONS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has accepted the following resignations from the Public Service, the last day of service being indicated within brackets:
Armed Hold Up Squad – c1987 ( Rear L – R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Middle Row: ?, ?, ?, Ray LAMBIE # 17875, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Front Row: ?, Lou HASLAM # 15350, ?, ?, ?, ?, Gavin MURRAY # 19859
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Funeral Parlour: H. Parsons Funerals, Princes Hwy, Dapto, NSW
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Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 31st August 2022.
Beloved husband of Linda.
Adored father and father-in-law of Hayley and Warren.
Loving father of Jason and much loved Poppy.
Much loved brother of May (dec) and
Uncle of Grant, Guy (dec), and Max.
Frank will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 86 Years You were our sunshine and always will be. A Special Man
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Frank’s funeral service to be held at H.Parsons Funeral Home, 4 Princes Highway Dapto on Wednesday, 7th September 2022 at 10am.
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Tragic scenes at funeral of Sydney cop Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir found dead at the Royal National Park
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He wouldn’t hurt a fly. But he hurt himself’: Tragic scenes at Islamic funeral of constable, 23, who took his own life – as cops break down in tears and form a final guard of honour
Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir, 23, was found dead in Royal National Park south of Sydney early on Saturday morning
Concerns had been raised for the 23-year-old Bankstown police area command cop’s welfare last Friday night
Tributes have flowed for the cricket, football and animal-loving officer with an Islamic funeral held on Tuesday
Hundreds of mourners including scores of uniformed officers attended the mosque and Narellan Cemetery
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There were no formal eulogies for Constable Tanzeel Bashir but everyone who gathered for his funeral on Tuesday knew what the community had lost.
Constable Bashir, who took his own life last weekend, was farewelled with Islamic rites at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney‘s south-west in a service attended by family, friends and colleagues.
The 23-year-old was remembered as a loving son and brother and widely respected police officer.
Constable Berkay Tustas graduated from the New South Wales Police Academy with Constable Bashir in 2019 and could not fathom his friend was gone.
‘He wouldn’t hurt a fly,’ Constable Tustas said outside the mosque. ‘But he hurt himself.’
Constable Bashir, 23, was found dead in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, about 12.40am on Saturday.
Police had commenced a search about 10.30pm on Friday after concerns were raised for the off-duty Bankstown Police Area Command officer’s welfare.
Constable Berkay Tustas (above) was inconsolable at the service. He had graduated from the NSW Police Academy with Constable Bashir in 2019.
There were no formal eulogies for Constable Tanzeel Bashir but everyone who gathered for his funeral on Tuesday knew what the community had lost. Constable Berkay Tustas (above) was inconsolable at the service. He had graduated from the NSW Police Academy with Constable Bashir in 2019
Constables are pictured saluting as the coffin was carried out.
Constable Bashir, who took his own life last weekend, was farewelled with Islamic rites at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney’s south-west in a service attended by family, friends and colleagues. Constables are pictured saluting as the coffin was carried out
Constable Tanzeel Bashir’s mother Rani (left and right) was comforted by her son’s grief-stricken colleagues at the funeral and burial.
Constable Tanzeel Bashir’s mother Rani (left and right) was comforted by her son’s grief-stricken colleagues at the funeral and burial.
A large contingent of shocked police officers gathered at Narellan Cemetery to salute their late colleague.
Constable Bashir’s body was washed, covered in a shroud and placed in a coffin before being carried up the steep steps of the mosque.
Police officers consoled and comforted each other and mourners at the funeral of Constable Tanzeel Bashir.
Constable Charlene Challita was among those hardest hit by her colleague’s death. ‘He was my best mate,’ she said after the service.
One friend who preferred not to be named said he had grown up with Constable Bashir in the Belmore-Lakemba area and had last seen him three weeks ago.
‘I’m simply shocked,’ he said. ‘We never saw it coming.
‘He was kind-hearted, down-to-earth and just a charming personality.’
Canterbury Bankstown deputy mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the local community was mourning a fine young policeman and his family was trying to understand why he was gone.
‘He was a loving son and brother and proud officer, gone too soon,’ Mr El-Hayek said.
‘It’s a timely reminder of the human face of the men and women who serve our community.’
Cousin Momin Ali said his cousin had loved being a police officer from the start. ‘Tanzeel was very dedicated to his job,’ he said. ‘He wore his uniform with a lot of pride.’
Iftikhar Bashir (right) was consoled by his son’s police colleagues who formed a line to offer their condolences at Narellan Cemetery.
The 23-year-old was remembered as widely respected police officer by shattered colleagues.
Constable Tustas, who was rostered on duty, waited outside while prayers were said for his dead friend. He was inconsolable but workmates tried to offer comfort.
‘I had to make my way here,’ he said. ‘I came to pay my respects to him because I owe him that much.
‘Tanzeel had the purest heart of all. Purer than crystal. There’s no words. I can’t register anything. I just can’t believe it.’
Constable Tustas spoke of a young man who loved his cricket, football and animals – often sending him unsolicited pictures of his cats.
‘The way Tanzeel was if you needed anything done at the academy or in general he wouldn’t even ask why,’ he’d just do it,’ Constable Tustas said. ‘He was always there for me.’
‘I feel so sorry for the family. If I’m feeling like this, how do they cope? May he rest in peace. I loved the kid.’
Colleagues unable to attend the funeral later paid their respects at Narellan Cemetery, where they watched his burial.
A line of mourners formed to greet Constable Bashir’s father Iftikhar to express their condolences with hugs and handshakes.
Momin Ali said the suicide of a friend’s girlfriend several years ago had been part of the reason his cousin had chosen to join the police force.
‘He just felt he wanted to help people,’ Mr Ali said. ‘To reassure people that there is help out there for those who need it. It was his dream to help people.’
Mr Ali said his cousin had loved being a police officer from the start.
‘Tanzeel was very dedicated to his job,’ he said. ‘He wore his uniform with a lot of pride.
‘He never hurt anyone. All he wanted to do was to put smiles on people’s faces. It was just the type of person he was.’
As for what had driven his cousin to despair, Mr Ali had no idea.
‘I guess everyone goes through their own battles,’ he said. ‘He seemed really happy.
‘He’d seen some things but every time when I asked him how he was going he’d say “I love the job”.’
Constable Berkay Tustas (above) said his friend and fellow 2019 graduate loved his cricket, football and animals. ‘Tanzeel had the purest heart of all. Purer than crystal. There’s no words. I can’t register anything. I just can’t believe it’
Momin Ali (pictured being hugged by an officer) said his cousin loved being in the police force. ‘He just felt he wanted to help people,’ Mr Ali said. ‘To reassure people that there is help out there for those who need it. It was his dream to help people’
One of Constable Bashir’s relatives had appealed on Facebook for family and friends to attend his funeral and hundreds came to the service.
‘It is with a heavy heart I announce our beloved Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir, 23 years old, a loving son, brother and friend has returned to his Lord,’ the relative wrote.
‘Please spread the word so that we can have as many people attend my cousin’s janazah as possible.’
Loved ones used social media to remember Constable Bashir, who had two younger sisters, as a ‘loving son, brother and friend’.
‘Rest in peace to an absolute legend,’ one said. Others remembered a ‘fun guy’ and ‘great man’.
A funeral notice asked Allah to bestow comfort upon Constable Bashir’s family and loved ones.
‘O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and grant him peace and pardon him,’ the notice stated.
‘Receive him with honour and make his place of entry spacious. Admit him into Paradise and protect him from the torment of the grave and the torment of the Fire.’
Constable Tustas (right, near red car) stood alone on the road and raised one last salute as Constable Tanzeel Bashir’s hearse passed by
One of Constable Bashir’s relatives had appealed on Facebook for family and friends to attend his funeral and hundreds came to the service
Constable Tustas was one of four constables and a dozen commissioned officers to form a guard of honour as his friend’s casket was carried back down the mosque’s steps to a waiting hearse.
Three police motorcyclists led the 45km cortege to Narellan Cemetery for the burial.
As the hearse passed Constable Tustas he stood alone on the road and raised one last salute.
Further prayers were held at the cemetery where scores of uniformed police who had not been at the mosque paid their last respects.
A line of mourners formed to greet Constable Bashir’s father Iftikhar and Mr Ali and pay their condolences with hugs and handshakes.
Support services have been offered to Constable Bashir’s family, colleagues and the entire NSW Police force.
Constable Charlene Challita (centre) was among those hardest hit by her colleague’s death. ‘He was my best mate,’ she said
Constable Charlene Challita (centre) was among those hardest hit by her colleague’s death. ‘He was my best mate,’ she said
A critical incident investigation was launched by detectives from the Homicide Squad who will prepare a report for the Coroner.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command with independent oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
Last month police gathered to farewell Detective Sergeant Adam Child, a 46-year-old father-of-two and long-serving member of the Homicide Squad.
Detective Sergeant Child was found dead from a gunshot wound at Ermington police station on August 1. He was remembered as ‘one of the finest humans and detectives.
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It is with heavy heart I announce Our beloved Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir, 23 years old, a loving son, brother, and friend has returned to his Lord. May Allah SWT have mercy on him and grant him the highest level of Jannah.
O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and grant him peace and pardon him. Receive him with honour and make his place of entry (in grave) spacious. Admit him into Paradise and protect him from the torment of the grave and the torment of the Fire.
May Allah give strength and patience to his family Ameen
Janazah ( Prayers ) will be at Lakemba Mosque 65-67 Wangee Road Lakemba, NSW
Please spread the word so that we can have as many people attend my cousins janazah as possible inshallah.
*** Time 11am (Janazah will be after Dhuhr Prayer) on the 06/09/22 ***
Lakemba Mosque (65-67 Wangee Road Lakemba)
RIP Constable Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir
Thank you for your service
A young Sydney policeman who died at a national park over the weekend has been described as a “loving son, brother and friend”.
The body of 23-year-old Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir was discovered about 12.40am on Saturday at Royal National Park.
The off-duty constable from Bankstown Police Area Command was found by his colleagues, who had been searching for him since concerns for his welfare were first raised a night earlier.
“There appears to be no suspicious circumstances,” police said at the time.
He will be farewelled at Lakemba Mosque on Tuesday.
“It is with a heavy heart I announce our beloved Tanzeel Iftikhar Bashir, 23 years old, a loving son, brother and friend has returned to his Lord,” the officer’s cousin posted on social media.
“Please spread the word so that we can have as many people attend my cousin’s janazah (funeral) as possible.”
Tributes have described the constable as a “good man” and “an absolute legend”.
“You were a fun guy and a great man,” one person wrote.
A critical incident investigation was launched by detectives from the homicide squad, who will prepare a report for the coroner.
The investigation will also be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and independently oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Support services have been made available to his family, colleagues and to all NSW Police Force staff.
The death comes just weeks after that of homicide squad detective Adam Child.
Critical incident declared following death of police officer
Saturday, 03 September 2022 11:45:37 AM
A critical incident investigation has been launched to investigate the death of a police officer in Sydney’s south.
Police commenced inquiries about 10.30pm yesterday (Friday 2 September 2022), after concerns were raised for the welfare of an off-duty police officer.
Following inquiries, the officer’s body was located in the Royal National Park about 12.40am today (Saturday 3 September 2022).
There appears to be no suspicious circumstances.
A critical incident investigation has been launched by detectives from the Homicide Squad, who will prepare a report for the Coroner.
The investigation will also be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and independently oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
The 23-year-old constable was serving the community from Bankstown Police Area Command.
Support services have been made available to his family, colleagues and to all NSW Police Force staff.
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William FREEMAN on 7 August 2022 at the Mercantile Hotel, the Rocks, NSW.
David UPSTON, William FREEMAN, Brian FRIEND on 7 August 2022 at the Mercantile Hotel, the Rocks, NSW.
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Former Sergeant Bill Freeman, 74 years of age has succumbed to injuries received last week. He was the driver of a State Transit bus which was hit by a semi trailer. Bill was trapped, suffering critical injuries.
The driver of the semi was charged and now will no doubt have those charges upgraded.
Bill formerly worked at Bass Hill police.
Thinking of his family and many friends at this awful time. May he Rest In Peace
Bill also raced speedway cars and is reputed with having a small ‘cannon’ at Bass Hill Police Stn in years gone by.
He is also reported to have run in a number of City to Surf foot races over the years.
Worked with bill fir many years at bass hill plus he was the oldest police footy player to come out of retirement and play when we needed him
A wonderful man who was a character and a great old school cop
Bus driver dies in hospital following crash – Wetherill Park
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 07:16:42 AM
A man has died in hospital following a crash in Sydney’s west last week.
About 11.45pm on Thursday (18 August 2022), emergency services were called to the intersection of Davis Road and the Liverpool-Parramatta Transitway, Wetherill Park, following reports a Kenworth semi-trailer and a state transit bus had collided.
The bus driver – a 74-year-old man – was trapped in the vehicle, before being freed by Fire and Rescue NSW.
He suffered serious injuries and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
Four male passengers on the bus were treated for minor injuries.
Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command established a crime scene, and specialist officers attached to the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The truck driver – a 26-year-old man – was charged and remains before the courts.
Police have now been told the 74-year-old man died in hospital about 10am yesterday (Tuesday 23 August 2022).
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Additional charges laid after fatal crash – Wetherill Park
Monday, 29 August 2022 03:55:37 AM
Police have laid additional charges following a fatal crash in Sydney’s west earlier this month.
About 11.45pm on Thursday (18 August 2022), emergency services were called to the intersection of Davis Road and the Liverpool-Parramatta Transitway, Wetherill Park, following reports a Kenworth semi-trailer and a state transit bus had collided.
The bus driver – a 74-year-old man – was trapped in the vehicle, before being freed by Fire and Rescue NSW.
He suffered serious injuries and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics then taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
Police were advised the man subsequently died in hospital on Tuesday 23 August 2022.
Four male passengers on the bus were treated for minor injuries and have since recovered.
Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command and specialist officers attached to the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As part of ongoing inquiries, police charged a 26-year-old man over his alleged involvement in the crash earlier this month. He remains before the courts.
Following further inquiries, the Woolgoolga man’s charges have been upgraded to dangerous driving occasioning death and negligent driving occasioning death.
Additionally, he’s been charged with three counts of not stop at stop line at red light, two counts of not stop at stop line at yellow light, and five counts of driver use mobile phone when not permitted.
He remains on conditional bail and will appear at Fairfield Local Court today (Monday 29 August 2022).
Bus driver fighting for life after horror crash in Sydney
William Robert FREEMAN, ( Bill FREEMAN ) with St Joseph’s – Sefton 1981 L Grade Rugby Team.
William Robert FREEMAN, ( Bill FREEMAN ) with ?
William Robert FREEMAN, ( Bill FREEMAN ) with ?
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McDonald Jones Stadium to host funeral for fallen Port Stephens police officer and rugby league veteran Tony Townsend
Updated August 29 2022 – 4:47pm, first published 3:30pm
Foundation Newcastle Knights player and highly respected Hunter policeman Tony Townsend will be farewelled on Thursday.
The full police funeral at McDonald Jones Stadium will celebrate the life of Chief Inspector Townsend, affectionately known by fellow officers as TT, who died at his home on August 22.
The funeral, which is open to the public, will start at 10am.
NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon and other members of the police executive will attend.
TOWNSEND, Chief Inspector Anthony John ”Tony”
Late of Duns Creek
Passed away 23rd August, 2022
Aged 61 Years
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kaitlin and Declan, Lauren and Jackson.
Loving Pa of Charlotte.
Loved son of William (Bill) and Ella, Margaret and Thomas.
Brother of Mark, Susan, Michael, Michelle, and Jason.
Brother-in-law and uncle of their families.
The family and friends of Tony are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his life, to be held at McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW this Thursday 1st September, 2022. Service commencing at 10am.
Interment will follow at Dungog Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Dungog, NSW.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be forwarded to The Leukemia Foundation or Men of League in Tony’s memory.
In his short 61 years with us, Tony made such an enormous impact, as a foundation player for the Newcastle Knights, he also played for St George Illawarra Dragons, was a soldier, worked in the timber industry and later worked with NSW Police Force as prosecutor and finished his career as Officer in Charge at Maitland.
Tony was self effacing and humble, intelligent, dedicated to keeping our community safe and always took time to engage with everyone.
This photo was taken just few months ago in May, at a community event to provide positive play spaces in one of our local neighbourhoods.
This little girl came up to Tony and they had a very in depth conversation where he demonstrated the very best example of community policing.
We have lost a great one.
Rest In Peace.
Helen Ping: Such sad news. He was a wonderful man. He gave my husband an award for his volunteer work he did with Raymond Terrace Police with cell watch. And also escorted my husbands hearse to the church and organised police cars to block the traffic for him to get through. He was a very nice man , my family and I will never forget him for what he did for my husband My thoughts go to his family , friends and work Colleagues.
Mayor Philip Penfold: Vale Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was most recently officer in charge at Maitland Police Station and passed in recent days after long battling cancer. I had the opportunity to spend time with Tony twice this year as he reached out to engage with our community. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and workmates. Rest In Peace.
Inspector Tony Townsend with Worimi elder Uncle John Ridgeway at a NAIDOC Week flag raising ceremony in Raymond Terrace in July 2022. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts Sonia Hornery MP: · I was shocked to hear of the passing of Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was one of the first players for the Newcastle Knights, a great police officer for nearly 40 years, and a beloved community figure. My thoughts go our to his family, friends and colleagues who are so deeply affected by his loss. Rest in peace Tony. Photo credit: Newcastle Herald
1 Across: Bloody Great Bloke
Melissa Henshaw: He presented my son with his Community PBL award. Was able to have a chat with him afterwards and he was such a lovely man. Condolences & prayers of healing to his family, colleagues & friends
Kate Washington MP: · Devastating news today, with the passing of Port Stephens Hunter Police District Chief Inspector Tony Townsend. Tony was respected by all. Gone far too soon. Tony was dedicated to our community. In his own humble and genuine way, he made a difference to the lives of many. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and colleagues – I can only imagine how deeply this loss is being felt by all. We’ve lost a good man. Rest In Peace.
The Newcastle News: · Stoic, courageous and one of nature’s gentlemen. Tributes have begun pouring in for one of the Newcastle Knights foundation players – highly respected police officer Tony Townsend – after he died on Tuesday night.
Lloyd Stanimirovic: Shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Tony Townsend. I first met Tony when I worked at Newcastle Court and he was a police prosecutor. At that time (about 30 years ago) I found Tony to be such a humble man. Even when I spoke to Tony about his rugby league career, he passed it off with modesty and integrity. Last year I met Tony again after many years at the Maitland Anzac Day service. He was still humble. Earlier this year, I was helping youth at a Police operation, when some officers spoke so well of Tony. They described him as someone they could speak to about anything and trust. At this year’s Anzac Day service, Tony spent time speaking to my daughter about her interest in the Police Force. Not surprisingly, when I thanked him for speaking to Gracie and how much he was appreciated by others, Tony just smiled and passed off with humility. From what I saw, heard and experienced, Tony had a positive impact on others, something we all need. Thoughts and prayer with Tony’s family and friends.????
https://police.freom.com/vira-helen-dew/ Vira Helen DEW nee JENKINS Widow of Retired Superintendent Eric DEW # *** Local Caption *** NSW Police Legacy 7 April 2021 Congratulations to NSW Police Legatee Vira Dew, who last week turned 103! Vira was one of the first policewomen to work in the Newcastle area. After retiring at the age of 56, she lived on a farm in Maitland with her husband, retired Superintendent Eric Dew, for several years. Vira is pictured here with Chief Inspector Tony Townsend, Snr St Alyssa Willetts, and Det Snr Sgt Maree Maynard, who all visited to wish her well. Happy birthday Vira!
Pat JARVIS # 18416, Tony TOWNSEND # 20978 & Craig YOUNG # 17746. The Front Row of Police of Illawarra Dragons
The nib Newcastle Knights extend our sincere condolences to friends and family of the late Tony Townsend, who passed away overnight.
Townsend, Knights Old Boy No.11, played hooker in the first ever team in 1988 and continued a strong association with the club through the Once a Knight Old Boys and his work in the NSW Police Force where he rose through the ranks to Chief Inspector.
Tough, resilient and one of the nicest blokes you could meet. Tony epitomised the Knights early culture, which set a standard for unparalleled later success.
He didn’t complain, despite his various health battles over many years, he just smiled and got on with life.
Rest In Peace TT, Once A Knights Old Boy. Always a Knights Old Boy.
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.
NSW Redfern / Penrith Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # Policewoman 011
Rank: Commenced Training on ? ? ?
Special Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 1 February 1950
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 September 1970
Final Rank = Sergeant 3rd Class
Stations: ?, Women Police Office at old C.I.B.
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Tuesday 25 May 1915
Died on: 10 November 2006
Age: 91 years, 5 months, 16 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? November 2006
Funeral location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: MacQuarie Park Cemetery, Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Grave: Church of England section, V3, Plot 0003
GPS: ?
In Loving Memory Of Gweneth Helen GRIFFIN, Police Woman number 11, NSW Police Force. 25 May 1915 – 10 November 2006. Fond sister to Stanley, Henry, Beryl, William, Leslie and Joan. Much loved Aunt and Great Aunt. Forever In Our Hearts.
Photos by Kevin Banister – 2019
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2022 )
GWEN 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.
I remember Gwennie Griffin well – her statements from girls who had under-age sex were quite unique. Because of the content of her statements, Gwennie was affectionately known as wet and sticky.
In relation to police women, keep in mind that up until the mid 1960s, women police were special constables.
In the mid 60s all serving members of the Women Police were sworn in as members of the New South Wales Police Force at a special parade.
The sergeant conducting that parade was none other than Roy McCallum Shiels.
