Last of the Pre ’88ers in relation to Police Superannuation changing on 1 April 1988
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 25055
Service: From 4 January 1988 to? ? ? = ? years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 4 January 1988 ( aged 24 years, 9 months, 14 days )( 2 months, 21 days spent at Academy )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 25 March 1988 ( aged 25 years, 10 days
Constable – appointed 25 March 1989
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable ?
Stations: ?, Lismore ( GDs )( 2003 ), ?
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 15 March 1963
Died on: Saturday 6 March 2021
Age: 57 years, 11 months, 19 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 17 March 2021 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Graveside, Evans Head Lawn Cemetery, Evans Head, 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: Binney Family Funerals, Lismore, NSW 02 6622 2420
Donna Passed away suddenly, late of Evans Head, aged 57 years.
Much loved daughter of Christine & Edwin (bub).
Loving twin sister of Melissa, and Mark (Dec’d).
Loved by her family and friends.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Donna’s graveside funeral service, to be held at the Evans Head Lawn Cemetery, Wednesday 17th March 2021 commencing at 10:30 AM.
All guests will be required to comply with NSW government Covid legislation and Covid plan requirements. Please remain seated and ensure social distance standards are maintained during the service.
Attendees are also required to self-check in by mandatory QR Code. Please attend with a suitable mobile phone and ability or support to comply with this requirement.
Seating preferences will be given to family and their invited guests.
EVANS HEAD FUNERALS
JANET PAYNE
0412 955 574
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.
Time in Retirement from Police: 32 years, 7 months, 25 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( Former Chief Insp. )
Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – granted
Commendations: 1/ Commended for his role in the search for Kevin John SIMMONS & Leslie Allen NEWCOMBE who escaped from Long Bay Gaol in October 1959.
2/ Commended for his role in the search under arduous conditions for William LITTLE, who was wanted for the murder of Sergeant 3/c C. E. HOWE ( # 8663 ) and Reginald HUNTER.
3/ Commended for his leadership, courage and devotion to duty at Bombala on the 25th and 26th May, 1978, when he took control of a Police operation designed to obtain the surrender of Wayne WHITE who was armed with a rifle and was defying all attempts to capture him. During this operation Constable 1/c L.T.D. BODDY ( # 14387 ) & M.W. CASEY ( # 15288 ) were wounded by shots fired by the offender, who eventually surrendered to Police.
Born: Sunday 4 June 1933
Died on: Monday 1 March 2021
Age: 87 years, 8 months, 25 days
Cause: ?
Event location: Karinya Palliative Care Unit, Berry, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 11 March 2021 @ 11am
Funeral location: The Chapel, Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens, Worrigee Road, Worrigee, 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 )
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2021 )
Eric EDGECOMBE with Sgt Sean PHILLIPS outside of Nowra Police Stn – 22 July 2020 INSPIRATION: Retiring Sergeant Sean Phillips with his first “boss”, former Chief Inspector Eric Edgecombe, who worked together in Cootamundra in 1987.
ERIC 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.
My first memories are of living in Bombala across the road from Eric and Marie.
Like Anthony, I too remember milking the cow ( Clarabel ).
A lovely, ornery old thing that would repeatedly kick the bucket over.
As a very small child however, I also remember being allowed to ride her around the paddock.
Eric (as well as Marie) was a constant and reassuring presence in my early years.
Gruff, cheeky, but with a heart of gold, I would usually find him tending to the garden (when I wasn’t in the kitchen trying to cadge baked goods from Marie).
I’d like to think those early years of being outside with him have helped fuel my enjoyment of getting out into the garden now. I’m fairly sure he was responsible for my entire family’s obsession with Backgammon, a game that always comes out whenever we get together. He was fiendishly good at it though. I always revelled in those rare occasions where I managed to take a game from him. I also like to think he was at least partly responsible for my love of old soul, jazz and blues music. Nina Simone was a particular favourite if I remember correctly.
Eric was always a strong and steady presence in our lives when we were growing up. He was like a grandfather to my siblings and I, at a time when we lived a long way from our actual grandparents.
Thanks for all the great times, strange pastimes I’ve picked up, and enduring life lessons.
I remember Eric very well, having worked with him as a young Constable at Bombala.
He introduced me to milking his cow whilst he was away, he told me it was a police cow and milking it was part of my duties, ha ha. I loved it so much I have never been near a cow since, I can’t recall how many times the #$+** thing kicked me.
He also introduced me to his bees, I recall driving out to their location with Eric one day and him telling me it was all good as they wouldn’t attack, several bees stings later I hid in the car. Needless to say I stay away from them as well.
He was a strict Sergeant with no middle ground, however he was a fair man, as I recall.
As a young Constable on my own in a new town I was often invited to join Eric, Marie and family at their home for a roast dinner.
Bombala was surrounded by many gravel roads in those days and accidents were common place, I know he and Marie offered accommodations to many a stranded traveller following a vehicle accident.
That was how they were and that is how I found Eric strict, but loyal and a concerned member of his community.
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Cal
2 March 2021
Vincent FALLINS
| 17/03/2021
Vincent FALLINS
AKA Vince
Late of Sunshine Coast, Qld – previously of Newcastle area, NSW
You have to draw a line in the sand
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 134
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 15664
Service: From 26 February 1973 to? ? ? = ? years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 26 February 1973 ( aged 25 years, 5 months, 16 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 2 April 1973 ( aged 25 years, 6 months, 23 days )
National Service: Yes – Royal Australian Infantry Corps. 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
Follow Up Training:?
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals: None for display
https://www.5rar.asn.au/gallery/thompson-2.htm LOGAN’S HEROES NUI DAT 1969 Members of 2 Section, 2 Platoon, A Company 5RAR, posing for a group photo during a break in patrols and operations. ( Standing L to R ): Merv Tuckett, Terry Bateman, Vince Fallins, Michael Boulton, Greg Knight and Michael Skelly. ( Front ): Neville Thompson, John Riley, Norm Carrington and John Logan.
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Police Awards: ?
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 25 June 1999 ( Det SenSgt )
( 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 ( March 2021 )
VINCE 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.
Cal
2 March 2021
George Henry BLAKE
| 17/03/2021
George Henry BLAKE
AKA ?
Late of Banora Point, NSW
NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # 035
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 6567
Service: From Monday 5 December 1949 to? ? 1986? = ? years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police Training College on Monday 5 December 1949 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 6 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 16 January 1950 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 18 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 20 February 1967 ( South District )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 10 March 1974
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 22 January 1980 ( appears in 1985 Stud Book )
Does NOT appear in 1988 Stud Book
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Central Police Station Cells ( 1 Division )( Cst )( May 1954 ), ?, Gilgandra? ( early 1960s ), South District ( Sgt 3/c )( 1967 ), ?, Menindee ( Sgt 3/c )( Mar 1972, Apr 1972 ), Wilcannia ( Sgt 3/c )( Aug 1972, Sept 1972 ), Mitchell ( Sgt 3/c )( Sept 1972 ), Broken Hill ( Sgt 2/c )( 1983 )( lived in the old South Broken Hill Police Station ), “possibly” Casino then Pennant Hills,Tweed Heads – Retirement
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Former SenSgt )
( 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 ( March 2021 )
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.
Photograph of Senior Sergeant George Blake (Tweed Heads) taken at Terranora Country Club skeet shooting facility in 1985-86. George joined us for a BBQ and refreshments after training.
It was only two weeks ago ( 10 February 2021 ) that people were talking about George, and others, on FaceBook when he was out at Gilgandra, NSW, in the 1960s..
“Sgt George Blake, legendary ‘hard arse’ copper, got us kids into boxing at the old horse stables in the sixties, at the back of the Golden West Hotel (I was 14 and didn’t last long at boxing, we also had some rough old mats for a bit of ‘judo throwing’ as I recall! I went to school with his daughters and knew the Blake family personally!
Noel Howell (Sgt was also big on sport and youth development (encouraging organised sport and avoiding crime) like George Blake, a typical hard arse country copper and from memory, one of my (and many others) footy coaches in the seventies, he took over as lock up Sgt replacing George Blake (I think)
Lindsay Wilson was a painter and lived just down the road from us, I went to school with his oldest daughter Kay, I am still in touch with her, she is a retired nurse mother and grand mother and lives in SA! An absolutely wonderful women!
Her Dad Lindsay was a very respected man and did a lot of community work too, including being one of the work horses in developing the ‘ new’ Youth Club.
I recall it from 14 years of age up, I can add without doubt though that all three gentlemen mentioned and their families were held in high regard by myself, my family and most of the other families in Gilgandra, for their services and involvement within the community“.
Bradley Howell NSW Police Historical Society FB Group Bradley Howell 10 Feb 2021 @ 5.11pm As we know police officers quite often become involved with their community in local projects. These photos are from the early 1960s in Gilgandra, NSW. My father, Arthur Noel Howell ( # 5001 )( in middle ), known as Noel Howell, with George Blake ( # 6567 )( on right ) and Mr. Lindsay Wilson ( on left ) – local painter, during the construction of the Gilgandra Youth Club.
during the construction of the Gilgandra Youth Club ( 1960s ).
Bradley Howell NSW Police Historical Society FB Group Bradley Howell 10 Feb 2021 @ 5.11pm As we know police officers quite often become involved with their community in local projects. These photos are from the early 1960s in Gilgandra, NSW. My father, Arthur Noel Howell ( # 5001 )( Sgt 3/c on right ), known as Noel Howell, with George Blake ( # 6567 )( SenCon on left ) during the construction of the Gilgandra Youth Club.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),
Friday 28 May 1954, page 5
Mr. Justice Dovey
Says Evidence
” A Lot of Poppycock ”
Royal Commissioner Mr. Justice Dovey yesterday described evidence by David Edward Studley-Ruxton on the alleged pawning of a stolen overcoat as ” a lot of poppycock. ”
His Honor warned Studley-Ruxton that if he did not behave himself he would spend the night ” in less comfortable quarters than Marton Hall. ”
Yesterday was the 39th day of the inquiry by the Royal Commission into allegations by David Edward Studley-Ruxton, 32, that he had been assaulted by police officers at Darlinghurst, police station on the night of February 25.
When the hearing resumed yesterday Mr. Justice Dovey said he had considered questions asked of Studley-Ruxton late on Wednesday. Studley-Ruxton had indicated that he had not sought protection.
His Honor said: ” It seems to me that, by his answers Studley-Ruxton has indicated that he is not willing to answer the questions.
” The answers given by him should not be admissible against him in subsequent proceedings. ”
” An Ill-Advised Attitude! “
Mr. J. W. Shand, Q.C., for
Inspector J. H. Aldridge, said it was clear that Studley-Ruxton had adopted an ” advised attitude. ”
His Honor: It is an ill advised attitude!
Mr. Shand: He adopted the
same attitude when he had counsel appearing for him. His answers have been given voluntarily, although nothing said here can bind another tribunal.
His Honor: He has been asked certain questions which if answered in a particular way, may amount to a voluntary confession of his guilt of a serious criminal offence. I should indicate that, in my view, by his demeanour and his answers, Studley-Ruxton is unwilling to answer questions.
To his Honor, Studley-Ruxton said, “I wish to answer these questions.”
His Honor: Are you adopting this attitude as a result of advice from somebody else?
Studley-Ruxton: No. It is what I have done all along.
His Honor: But you were represented earlier by counsel. Have you, at present, any solicitor or counsel advising you?
Studley-Ruxton: No. I see Mr. J. Poole and Mr. A. Larkins (barrister) occasionally but they do not advise me.
Mr. Shand: You were asked to consider why you could forget forging and uttering a cheque?
” Cannot Recall The Cheque At All “
Studley-Ruxton: I have thought about it. I cannot recall the cheque at all.
His Honor: Do you think you could have done it when you were drinking heavily?
Studley-Ruxton: It could be so. I can’t remember it.
Mr. Justice Dovey: How could you forget that you had wrongfully and illegally taken possession of a cheque which was not yours – signed it and cashed it?
Studley-Ruxton: If I had done that, I would remember it.
Do you deny that you did it? – I really do not think I did it.
Mr. Shand: Did you take a letter, containing the cheque from the letter rack at the Tiranna guest house?
Studley-Ruxton: I have no recollection of it.
You were hard up then?
Yes.
Did you pawn anything in February this year? – No.
On February 15 this year, will you deny that you pawned an article in William Street? – I don’t know if I did.
His Honor: I don’t believe you! Did you or didn’t you?
Studley-Ruxton: I will swear I did not.
Mr. Justice Dovey: A witness may adopt such an attitude which would compel the Tribunal to conclude that he is deliberately refusing to answer questions. If I draw that inference, and I am reluctant to do so, I will have to take action.
” If Did Wrong Will Admit It “
Studley-Ruxton: If I have done anything I will face up to it. If I did anything wrong I will admit it. I don’t know if I did or not.
His Honor: We want the truth.
Studley-Ruxton: I don’t know whether I did it or not.
His Honor: I don’t believe you are telling the truth when you say that you don’t know whether you pawned an article or not. You must remember.
Studley-Ruxton: I don’t think I pawned anything. I might have done; I don’t remember.
Mr. Shand: You received £2 for the article you pawned?
Studley-Ruxton: No, I don’t think so. I don’t remember pawning anything.
Showing Studley-Ruxton an overcoat, Mr. Shand asked: “Will you swear that you did not pawn this coat in February this year?”
Studley-Ruxton: I would not pawn that; I would keep it.
His Honor: Is that a serious answer?
Studley-Ruxton: I did not pawn it.
His Honor: Could you have forgotten it?
Studley-Ruxton: I could have.
His Honor: Nonsense!
Studley-Ruxton: I might have done it and forgotten it.
Mr. Shand: What about pawning the stolen overcoat?
Studley-Ruxton: If it was stolen and I pawned it, well, I pawned it.
” Formed Opinion You Are Lying “
His Honor: Do you really, in your fondest dreams, think that anybody could believe such a lot of poppycock! I have formed the opinion that you are lying when you say that you did not know whether you pawned an article or not.
Studley-Ruxton: It is not poppycock, your Honor.
Mr. Shand: Will you admit that you did it?
Studley-Ruxton: If it will make you content, Mr. Shand I will admit it.
Mr. Shand: Don’t worry about my contentment. Did you do it?
Studley-Ruxton: I cannot remember.
Will you admit it?- I can’t remember. If I did it, I did it; that is all.
Will you deny that you had this overcoat in your possession? I cannot recollect.
His Honor: Is it your coat? Studley-Ruxton: It is not my coat.
Mr. Shand: Will you admit that you got £2 from Henry Davidson at a pawn shop in William Street on February 15?
Studley-Ruxton: I might have.
Police ” Said They Would Get Me “
His Honor: From that answer I take it that, very reluctantly, you are admitting that you did?
Not reluctantly. The way I was in February I could have done it.
Does that mean that you might have committed any form of crime and not remember it?- Yes.
Studley-Ruxton added: “This is just what the police said they would do. They said they would get me. I will admit anything at all.”
Mr. Shand: Will you admit that you pawned the coat?
Studley-Ruxton: Yes.
Where did you get the coat?
– I don’t know.
His Honor: I don’t believe you.
Mr. Shand: Where did you get it?
Studley-Ruxton: I don’t know. It is your story you are making up, Mr. Shand not mine.
His Honor: If you do not behave yourself, witness, you will find yourself in less comfortable quarters to-night than in Marton Hall!
[ Evidence was given earlier that Studley-Ruxton was staying in a flat in Marton Hall. ]
Mr. Shand: Will you agree that you got £2 for the coat? Studley-Ruxton: No.
His Honor: But you admit that you pawned it?
Studley-Ruxton: I admit it because Mr. Shand kept at it.
Was it a truthful answer? – If I pawned it, yes.
His Honor: I am getting sick and tired of the way you are humbugging these proceedings. I will not put up with it much longer.
Studley-Ruxton: I think the story fits in very well with what the police said they would do. They told me that if I hit back at them they would get witnesses to make any story stick. They have certainly gone to a lot of trouble.
Mr. Shand: You know that the overcoat and the piece of material came from a stolen car?
” Other Charges ” Mentioned
Studley-Ruxton: Yes.
Early this year you were engaged in every kind of dishonesty you could lay your hands to?- I must have been very busy.
That is what I am suggesting? – Well, I was on the scoot.
His Honor: You have denied that you feared other charges might be preferred against you by the police. That is the only reason this evidence has been allowed.
Studley-Ruxton: If I go to prison I don’t mind. This Commission’s inquiry is entirely different from what Mr. Shand is putting. If I committed crime I must pay for it.
Mr. Shand: There is no doubt that will be attended to !
Coat Identified By Witness
Charles Phillip Coventry, in evidence, identified an overcoat before the Commission as his property which was in his car, stolen in February.
Henry Davidson, pawn-broker, of William Street, East Sydney, said he lent £2 to a David Edwards, of Springwood Avenue, Potts Point. Edwards was a well dressed, well-spoken, gentlemanly person similar to Studley-Ruxton.
Lancelot Roy Conn, of the Ezi-way Laundry, King’s Cross, said Studley-Ruxton offered him a taxation rebate cheque in the name of another person. He cashed the cheque because he assumed it was in order.
Maxwell John Jarvis, hotel broker, of Castlereagh Street, Sydney, identified Studley-Ruxton as the man who asked him, on February 17, if he wanted to buy a car which was “hot.”
Mr. Justice Dovey, to Studley-Ruxton: Do you still say that on February 25 when you were arrested you had no belief or suspicion that you had committed other offences which might be brought home to you?
Studley-Ruxton: Yes, your Honor.
Constable George Henry Blake, attached to Central police station cells, said he was on duty on February 27 when a man named Gilbert came to see Studley-Ruxton in the cells about bail. Gilbert did not ask Studley-Ruxton anything about his injuries.
As they left the cell after seeing Studley-Ruxton Gilbert said to him, “I don’t know whether I should go bail for him or not. He is not a bad chap. He used to work for me, but I don’t know whether I can trust him.”
The hearing will be resumed at 10.15 a.m. on Monday.
Judge Nield in Quarter Sessions Appeals yesterday called police evidence in a drunken driving charge ” highly colored. ”
He rebuked three policemen for smiling as they left the court when the case ended.
Judge Nield upheld an appeal by Ronald Charles Hobson, 36, engineer, of Minnebah Road, Northbridge, against his conviction and fine on a change of having driven under the influence of liquor.
He set aside the conviction and fine.
Mr. H . Harris, S.M., convicted Hobson on April 2 in Central Court and fined him £50.
Sergeant William Claude Gidders, Sergeant Raymond William McLean, and Constable George Henry Blake gave evidence, in the appeal.
Missing witness
Sergeant Gidders said that on November 24 last Hobson’s car struck a rockery in Strathallen Avenue, Northbridge, careered across the road, and demolished a telephone booth.
When police went to Hobson’s home soon afterwards, Hobson came to the door, leaned against the wall, and munched a raw onion, said Gidders.
Police accused him of eating the onion to disguise his breath, the sergeant added.
Judge Nield said the practice was to put all available evidence before the tribunal, but if for some reason the Crown did not propose to call a witness who might be able to give material evidence, it should place the defence in the position of being able to do so.
He said that in the present case the police had obtained from a person a statement which might have been material in assisting the tribunal reach a decision. The police had not produced the statement, called the person as a witness, or made his name and address available to the defence. “That, to my mind, clouds the whole case with suspicion,” he said.
“The case for the prosecution presented for the magistrate and repeated here is so highly colored that the suspicion is not removed.”
Judge Nield added that two witnesses who gave the starting and finishing point of Hobson’s driving on November 24 — which he said gave the complete answer to the charge — had not been cross-examined about the “highly colored evidence” by the three police that Hobson had been drunk at the time.
[ Yesterday Hobson said that on November 24 he had driven from Alexandria to Northbridge, through the city, during peak-hour traffic. ]
As the police were leaving the court, Judge Nield said: “Would you police refrain from those smiles and comport yourselves properly and decently?”
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Cal
Dennis Michael COX
| 17/03/2021
Dennis Michael COX
AKA ?
Late of ?
Victoria Police Academy Class # ? ? ?
Victoria Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Service: From? ? 2008? to12 November 2020 = 12 years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Victoria Police Academy on ? ? 2008?
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable
Stations: ?,Swan Hill, ?, Sea Lake’s ( 8 years )( One Manner Stn ) – Death
Retirement / Leaving age: = 0
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Thursday 12 November 2020 about 8am
Age: 47
Cause: MVA – Push Bike Rider – Not at fault – Off Duty
Event location: Sea Lake Rd / Lascelles Rd, Sea Lake ( N.W. Victoria )
( 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 2021 )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
A man has been charged after an off-duty police officer was knocked off his bike and killed in regional Victoria last year.
Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox was killed on November 12 when a car allegedly struck his bicycle at Sea Lake in Victoria’s northwest.
The driver stopped to render assistance but the 42-year-old died at the scene.
A 57-year-old Sea Lake man was charged with culpable driving on Tuesday by major collision investigation detectives.
He was bailed to appear at the Mildura Magistrates Court on May 18.
Mr Cox worked at Sea Lake’s one-person local police station for eight years and was described as a “well-respected and admired”
community member. Australian
Associated Press
Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox was killed while riding his bike in Sea Lake where he was the only officer in the town.
Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox (right) with L-R wife Selina, son Jacob, 11, and daughters Shauna, 20, and Hannah, 17.
The site of the collision at Sea Lake. (Nine)
The local community mourned the loss of Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox. (Nine)
Family’s tribute for Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox killed while cycling at Sea Lake
ExclusiveBy Jack Paynter
NCA NewsWire
The heartbroken family of a Victoria Police officer killed while riding his bike have paid tribute to a “wonderful father” with a passion for serving his local community.
Leading Senior Constable Dennis Michael Cox, 47, tragically died when he was hit by a car while cycling on the outskirts of Sea Lake in northwest Victoria on November 12.
Senior Constable Cox’s death has sent shockwaves through the Sea Lake community where he had worked at the one-person station for the past eight years.
The popular and much-loved copper had close ties to the locals, having grown up in the Mallee region on his parents’ farm with his three sisters and two brothers.
He also had extended family in the area and was a champion footballer and past president of the Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Netball Club.
His wife Selina said her husband touched many lives in the community and they were very thankful for the outpouring of support they had received since his death.
“We all loved him very much, he was a great dad. He regularly joked to everyone I was the luckiest woman alive,” she said.
Younger brother Phillip Cox said Constable Cox was an “old fashioned country cop” who was proud of his uniform and what it meant.
Colleague and close friend, Sergeant Brad Fowler, said it was his “dream job” was to work at a single member station, with Sea Lake his number one choice having grown up in the area.
“He policed by earning respect so that his community tried to mostly do the right thing so they didn’t put him in a bad position,” Mr Cox said.
“We heard a young man earlier this week refuse a drink as he had to drive home and he wasn’t going to let Coxy down.
“He trusted everyone and saw the best in those who made mistakes. He was patient and kind, as well as cheeky. Kids loved him and he was a brother to so many.”
Mr Cox said that was probably the reason why he had the least arrests and gave out the fewest fines during one year while based at Swan Hill police station.
He said Constable Cox adored his wife Selina, “the absolute love of his life”, and was the proud dad of Shauna, 20, Hannah, 17 and Jacob, 11.
“Shauna and Hannah were his two princesses and Jacob his right hand man,” Mr Cox said.
“Second only to Selina and the kids was his love of fishing and camping and (he) shared this with them.”
Constable Cox will also be remembered across the community as the legendary footballer who won four senior premierships with Berri-Culgoa, coached Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers and was later president after the two clubs merged.
Lifelong friend and current president of the Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Netball Club, Colin Durie, said Constable Cox and wife Selina were “enormous” for the local club.
“He was a very modest man, he never looked for accolades, he was just happy doing his thing, keeping under the radar and just getting it done,” Mr Durie said.
“It’s just been a massive shock, it’s going to be hard to find someone else like him for our small community that’s going to put so much back into it … it’s just going to leave a massive hole.
“When he started policing he wasn’t here and the opportunity came up with the position at Sea Lake and I think he was extremely proud to get back and work in the community he’d grown up in and obviously loved.”
Constable Cox was off duty when he was struck by a car on the Sea Lake-Lascelles Road about 8am on November 12.
He had spent 12 years working with Victoria Police in the Western Division and was also based at Swan Hill police station during his career.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the crash. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and assisted police. No charges have been laid.
A GoFundMe fundraiser to support Constable Cox’s family has so far raised more than $60,000.
Off-duty policeman Dennis Cox killed in cycling crash in Victoria
A tight-knit Victorian community is mourning the tragic death of its much-loved sole policeman, described by locals as a ‘true copper’.
Angie Raphael and Jack Paynter
November 20, 2020 – 2:11PM
NCA NewsWire
The sole policeman of a tight-knit Victorian community who was tragically killed while cycling is being remembered as an “all round good bloke” and “true copper”.
Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox, 47, was riding his bike when he was hit by a car on the outskirts of Sea Lake in northwest Victoria on Thursday morning.
Senior Constable Cox’s death has sent shockwaves through the Sea Lake community where he had worked at the one-person station for the past eight years.
The popular and much-loved police officer had grown up in the Mallee region, had extended family in the area and was a past president of the Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Football Netball Club.
Local councillor and Sea Lake tourism business operator David Vis told NCA NewsWire “everybody knew” Constable Cox and it would be a great loss for the community.
“He cared a lot about the local community, he was heavily involved in voluntary work as well as with the football club,” he said.
“There’s a lot of things he did over and above his police work, and he will very sadly missed by the community.
“The community hurts when these types of things happen, it’s affected the town quite badly and he’s going to be sorely missed.”
Constable Cox was off duty when he was struck by a car on the Sea Lake-Lascelles Road about 8am on Thursday.
He had spent 12 years working with Victoria Police in the Western Division and was also based at Swan Hill police station during his career.
Local community members have placed ribbons and flowers on the Sea Lake police station fence as a sign of respect to their “much-loved member of the community”.
Former police officer and Sea Lake Men’s Shed secretary Geoff McGuigan said Constable Cox was “an excellent officer and a good man”.
“We were blessed to have you here. RIP. You will be missed,” he posted on Facebook.
Advance Sea Lake Inc community group said Constable Cox was “more then (sic) our ‘local copper’”.
“A community member, family man, all round good bloke,” they posted.
“‘Sea Lake 208, log us off thanks’, that was him, every shift,” another mourner wrote. “We will miss you mate.”
“A true copper and friend of Sea Lake residents,” local Peter Arrowsmith wrote.
Another friend wrote that Constable Cox was “a wonderful ex-neighbour, family friend, such a character, so sadly missed by all”.
“We are just devastated for Dennis’ big beautiful family … you wouldn’t find a more loving and decent family,” they said.
In a statement, Victoria Police extended its deepest sympathy and condolences to Constable Cox’s immediate and extended family and friends.
“Leading Senior Constable Dennis Cox was a well respected and admired member of the Sea Lake community, working at the community’s one-person station for the past eight years,” they said.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the crash. The driver of the car stopped at scene and assisted police.
His death comes several months after the Eastern Freeway crash that killed Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King, Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor and Constable Joshua Prestney.
( 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 2021 )
Class 109 of 12 December 1966 at Redfern Police Training Centre
Arthur 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.
Cal
Giovanna MONTES De Oca
| 17/03/2021
Giovanna MONTES De Oca
nee Giovanna VITELLI
AKA Jo
Late of Leppington, NSW
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 29? or 30?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 43199
Service: From 4 September 2006 to11 February 2021 = 14 years, 5 months, 7 days Service
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 4 September 2006 ( aged 22 years, 5 months, 9 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 11 May 2007 ( aged 23 years, 1 month, 15 days )
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Deniliquin, ?, Camden PAC, Campsie Detectives ( from July 2017 – Death )
Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 10 months, 16 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Monday 26 March 1984
Died on: Thursday 11 February 2021 @ 2.25am
Age: 36 years, 10 months, 16 days
Cause: Cancer – ( Breast )
Event location: Palliative Care ward, Camden Hospital, NSW
Event date: Diagnosed on ? ? ?
Jason, Laura & Jo. December 2020
Jo
Laura & Jo
Funeral date: Wednesday 17 February 2021 @ 2.30pm
Funeral location: South Chapel, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW
Chapel is LIMITED to 76 people & your name must be on the list to sit inside.
Currently 300 may attend funerals – so the remainder will be outside & can watch via the monitor(s).
There will be NO arranged Wake
It is requested that, instead of flowers, donation be made to the McGrath Foundation.
( 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 2021 )
JO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Jo IS 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.
It is nice to know that the Blue Line was in effect during Jo’s illness with Leading SenCon Rice & Collings assisting Jo to attend her medical appointments since being diagnosed.
Jo regretfully leaves behind her husband, Jason, and their daughter, Laura, who only recently turned 3.
May she go with the Angels and Forever Rest In Peace.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person, by the author, at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
16 Feb 2021
Ian Gordon McPHEE
| 17/03/2021
Ian Gordon McPHEE
AKA ?
Late of ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 087A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10009
A member of the 1st Class who exceeded the 10,000 mark in Regd. numbers under the new ( current ) numbering system implemented on 23 February 1915.
Service: From 29 May 1961 to? ? ? = ? years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on 29 May 1961 ( aged 20 years, 4 months, 25 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 3 July 1961 ( aged 20 years, 5 months, 29 days )
Constable – appointed? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Detective – appointed? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 23 September 1977
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Sergeant ?/Class?
Stations: ?, Clarence St Sydney ( 1 Division )( ProCst ), ?, Queanbeyan?, South District ( 1967 ), North Coast District ( 1969 ), Central Police Stn ( late 1970s ), NSW Police Air Wing?, ?
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
( 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: ?TBA
More guys from class 87A who walked into Redfern Police Training Centre on Monday 29 May, 1961 & were Sworn In on Monday 3 July 1961: Harvey Juergens 10018, Doug Philp 10041, Les Wyatt 10039, Peter (Bob) Drooger 10019, Mike Stephens 10026, Ian McPHEE 10009, Terry Lester 10049.
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2021 )
IAN 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.
William Francis Hudson, of Island Bend, via Cooma, was lined a total of £12 on one charge of negligent driving and two of having a faulty muffler on his vehicle.
Const. Clive John McLaughlin told Mr. Hughes that he noticed Hudson’s vehicle in Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, on September 4, 1964, when a loud noise was issuing from the exhaust.
Mr. Hughes fined Hudson £6 for negligent driving and £3 for having a faulty muffler.
He was fined another £3 on a second faulty muffler charge on evidence given by Const. Ian McPhee.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known, or can be found, in relation to this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Cal
15 February 2021
Laurence Henry HIBBARD
| 17/03/2021
Laurence Henry HIBBARD
AKA Lornie
Late of Wentworth Falls, NSW
godfather to Paul WINFIELD # 14540
Laurence may have been related to Sergeant W. J. HIBBARD who worked at Kogarah Police Stn 1925 – 1931
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ???
Service: From? ? ?to? ? ? = ? years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on ? ? ?
Club members in congratulating our candidate for the Princess of the Pacific Quest. Miss Jean Hatton on her marriage to Mr. Laurence Hibbard. Members of the Club Committee attended the ceremony.
In the “Princess of the Pacific” contest, conducted by Associated News papers Ltd., on behalf of metropolitan hospitals, Miss Jean Hatton, now Mrs. L. Hibbard, the well-known Bexley singer, proved to be the winner.
She represented the Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and topped the poll with 323,611 penny votes, representing £1,369/4/3.
Many other surf clubs were represented in the competition.
The first prize for the winning club was £100, and for the “princess” £50.
Miss Hatton first became popular by winning many local eisteddfod prizes and later became a well-known radio, stage, and film singer.
About a month ago she married Mr. Laurence Hibbard, and now lives at Balgowlah.
The second place was secured by Miss Nancy Blackmore (North Narrabeen ).
Mrs. Jean Sebire, representing the North Cronulla Surf Club and the St. George District Hospital, was third, polling 97,631 votes, valued at £406/15/11.
The third prize for the North Cronulla Club was £30, and for their candidate £15.
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.
Cal
10 Feb 2021
Garry Richard BUCKLEY
| 17/03/2021
Garry Richard BUCKLEY
AKA BUCK
Late of Huskisson, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Training Centre – Class # 139
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16269
Service: From 26 February 1974 to8 February 2008 = 33 years Service? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 26 February 1974 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 14 days )( at Academy for 1 month, 13 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed 8 April 1974 ( aged 21 years, 6 months, 27 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: ?TBA
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2021 )
GARRY 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.
a Sergeants course or First Line Commanders course at Penrith Police Station around mid 1980s. Can’t remember all the names but I will give it a try. Back row: Laurie Eddy ( # 16868? ), Greg Peterson ( # 15106 ), Warren Newton ( # 14491 ), Bob Murrell ( # 15864 ), Hank Vanderwaarden ( # 15760 ), Ron Blake ( # 10029 ). Middle row: John HAMER – instructor ( # 11103 ), Ernie Jones ( # 15468 or # 14515 ) , Gary BUCKLEY ( # 16269 ), Ces Kearney ( # 16804 ), Ray Filewood ( # 15912 ), Dave Clouston ( # 16727 ), Alan Targett ( # 14196 ), Helmut Myers ( # 16359 ). Front row: Kieron Power ( # 17384 ), John Findlater ( # 13571 ), Ron McGOWAN ( # 15631 ), Gordon Middlemisss ( # 17058 ), Gary Winchester ( # 15414 ), Mal Roser ( # 16028 ).
Garry is listed as a ‘ Director ‘ of St Georges Basin Country Club, NSW.
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.
