Peter Thomas SPRADBROW

| 31/10/2023

Peter Thomas SPRADBROW

AKA ?

* Nickname: Spraddy

Late of Dubbo, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 230

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 24353

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 10 August 1987 ( aged 24 years, 9 months, 21 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 30 October 1987 ( aged 25 years, 0 months, 11 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant

Stations: ?, Mudgee, ?, Part Time Weapons Instructor, ?, Mendooran, ?, Field Operations – Western Region ( Western People Support ) – Retirement

Service: From 10 August 1987 to 28 August 2014 = 27 years, 0 months, 18 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 51 years, 10 months, 9 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 9 years, 1 month, 26 days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Friday 19 October 1962

Died on: Tuesday 24 October 2023

Age: 61 years, 0 months, 5 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Peter Thomas SPRADBROW 01 - NSWPF - Died 24 Oct 2023

Funeral date: Wednesday 1 November 2023 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Dubbo City Crematorium, 1 Moffatt Dve, Dubbo, NSW

Orana-Mid Western Police district will provide a Guard of Honour

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Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Abbey Funeral Home

Buried at: New Dubbo Cemetery, Dunedoo Road, Dubbo, NSW

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (October 2023 )

PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Peter Thomas SPRADBROW 01A - NSWPF - Died 24 Oct 2023

SPRADBROW
Peter Thomas

PETER THOMAS SPRADBROW

Passed away 24th October 2023.

Aged 61 Years

Late of Dubbo.

Dearly loved husband of Leanne.

Loving father & father-in-law of Zoe & Chris, Zach & Renee, Zeke & Steph.

Adored poppy of Zara, Max, Lakyn, Nelly, Milla, Skeeter & Piper.

Peter’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium, 1 Moffatt Drive, Dubbo commencing at 10.30am Wednesday 1st November 2023, followed by interment at New Dubbo Cemetery, Dunedoo Road.

“Our family caring for your family”

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Lea, John Honeysett replying on Andrea’s Facebook page.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Peter’s passing.

Spraddy was a giant of a man in every respect. In 35 years in the cops and as Peter’s Local Area Commander at Mudgee I had the honour of meeting and working with one of the best Cops you would find anywhere in the world. A very special and funny man with a generous manner. A heart of gold who cared for so many people from so many walks of life.

A true role model of what a real copper should be. We need more Peter Spradbrows out on our streets. The world would be a better place.

To this very day I consider myself so fortunate to have been extended an invitation to Spraddy’s Shed for many a famous card night.

Where else would the LAC be invited to enjoy a night with the troops and be so well accepted. I was truly blessed to have had a taste of Spraddy’s famous rabbit rissoles. I have so many fond memories of Peter’s humour and sayings.

Rest in Peace old mate. You have served your community well.

Lea and family I know you have a lot of pain at the moment but you can be well and truly proud of Peter. A great bloke and a fair and honest cop.

28 Oct. 2023

Dubbo Junior Rugby Club Inc

Vale Peter Spradbrow

Peter was a coach and manager of our junior teams in the mid 2000s along with a number of central west rep teams as well.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Peters family and friends at this time..RIP

Central West Junior Rugby Union NSW Country Rugby Union

* Story behind any Nickname: Play on surname.

Class 230 Attestation Parade pamphlet 01 - Goulburn - Fri 30 Oct 1987 — Class 230 Graduation Pamphlet. Goulburn Police Academy. Attestation on 30 October 1987.

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Cal
31 October 2023

James Thomas McCONVILLE

| 31/10/2023

James Thomas McCONVILLE

AKA Jim McCONVILLE

* Nickname: Mac

Late of Narrandera, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # Q 6708

For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )

Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 10 April 1894 ( aged 22 – 23 )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )( 1907 )( 1911 )

Sworn as a Justice of the Peace ( JP ) at Bathurst on Tuesday 16 February 1938

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, Peak Hill, ?, Stuart Town – Resignation

Time employed with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years,

Service: From 10 April 1894 to ? ? 1911 – 1919? = ? years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? 1871 in Gunning, NSW

Died on: Tuesday 11 August 1942

Age: 70 years, ? months, ? days

Organ Donor: N/A

Cause: ?

Event location: Narrandera District Hospital, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 12 August 1942 during the afternoon

Funeral location: Church of England portion of Narrandera cemetery, ?, NSW

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Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Watkins Bros ( 1942 ) – most probably identical with Watkins Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons – 14 East St, Narrandera, NSW 02 69592062 ( 2023 )

Buried at: Narrandera Cemetery, CoE portion, Douglas St, Narrandera, NSW

Grave Location: Section: Church of England B Row: 11 Plot: 16

Grave GPS: ?, ?

James Thomas McCONVILLE 01 - Grave - NSWPF - Died 11 August 1942

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2023 )

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Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 – 1953), Friday 14 August 1942, page 1

OBITUARY

Mr. James Thomas McConville

The death occurred at the Narandera ( sic ) District Hospital on Tuesday last of Mr. James Thomas McConville, of Narandera, at the age of 70 years.

Mr McConville, who was a native of Gunning, joined the New South Wales railway service at an early age.

In the extensive retrenchments following the bank crash in 1893 Mr. McConville was one of those whose service were dispensed with.

He then joined the police force, and was stationed at various centres.

During his term in the force he displayed remarkable ability and tact, and was popular with all sections of the communities in which he resided.

While stationed at Stuart Town he resigned from the police force, and his departure from the district was marked by a popular farewell in which Mr McConville was made the recipient of a gold watch and chain, the chain being made from gold mined at Stuart Town.

He acquired the license of the Broadway Hotel, Junee, and remained there for a number of years. Later he took over the licence of an hotel at Boorowa, and resided in that town for several years.

Some years ago he came to Narandera, where he had since resided. He made many friends here, by whom he was held in high esteem. In his early days he was a noted amateur boxer, and gave promise of making a name for himself in this sphere. Other interests, however, claimed his attention, and he relinquished his activity in this direction. He was a keen follower of all types of sport, and derived a good deal of enjoyment from cricket, football, and other classes of sport.

Deceased is survived by two sons and four daughters. The sons are James ( RA.A.F., Sydney) and Charles (school teacher, Quirindi); while the daughters are Tot (Mrs. O. Belling, Sydney). Misses Bridget, Edna, and Norah (all of Sydney).

He is also survived by one brother, Mr. J. W. McConville of Narandera.

The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Narandera cemetery.

The bearers were Messrs. Charles and James McConville (sons), Thorpe McConville (nephew), and — Belling (grandson). The last mentioned has only recently returned from Port Moresby.

Messrs. Watkins Bros, had charge of the funeral arrangements.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/101536397

Yass Tribune-Courier (NSW : 1929 – 1954), Thursday 20 August 1942, page 4

GUNNING

OBITUARY Mr. Jim McConville

Word has been received at Gunning of the death of one of its old and respected old-time citizens in the person of Mr. Jim McConville, which occurred at a private hospital at Narrandera on August 11.

The late Mr. McConville was a native of Gunning and received his early education at the Public School.

He was in the Police Force for some time. He was stationed at Peak Hill and later became a hotel proprietor.

At the Gunning Show he was a conspicuous visitor, making new friends and renewing old-time friendships.

He was the third son of the late Mrs. Rodrom and step-brother of Messrs. Joe and George Rodram, late of Gunning, and first cousin to Mrs. James Lyell, of Gunning.

His old-time friends will regret to learn of Mr. McConville’s death, as he was a man of sterling qualities and held in high esteem.

He is survived by five daughters, Tor (Mrs. Belling), Bid, Leila (Mrs. Fraser), Norah and Edna, and two sons, Charles and Jim.

The interment took place at Narrandera.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/249840194

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Cal
27 October 2023

Ean Stafford SMITH

| 31/10/2023

Ean Stafford SMITH

AKA ?

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 110

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12510

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 21 years, 4 months, 11 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 3 April 1967 ( 21 years, 5 months, 25 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 April 1972

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 March 1983

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, North East District ( 1969 ), ?, Belmont Police Stn, ?, Newcastle Police Stn – Retirement

Time employed with NSW Police: From: 20 February 1967 to 20 August 1998 = 31 years, 6 months, 0 days Service

Service: From 20 February 1967 to 20 August 1998 = 31 years, 6 months, 0 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 10 months, 11 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 25 years, 1 month, 21 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( Sgt )

Born: Tuesday 9 October 1945

Died on: Wednesday 11 October 2023

Age: 78 years, 0 months, 2 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? October 2023

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2023 )

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Class 110 - NSWPF - Redfern Academy — Class 110 – NSWPF – Redfern Academy

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26 October 2023

Jayden Nicholas RUIZ

| 31/10/2023

Jayden Nicholas RUIZ

AKA Jay RUIZ

* Nickname: Ruizy

Late of Killarney Vale, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 358

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 55893

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 16 October 2022 ( aged 22 years, 10 months, 20 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 23 June 2023 ( aged 23 years, 6 months, 28 days )

Final Rank: = Probationary Constable

Stations: Central North Police District – Bourke – working at Brewarrina GDs for the arvo shift – Death

Time Employed with NSW Police: From: 23 June 2023 to 6 September 2023 = 0 years, 2 months, 14 days

Time with NSW Police Force: From 16 October 2022 to 6 September 2023 = 0 years, 10 months, 21 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 23 years, 9 months, 11 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Friday 26 November 1999

Died on: Wednesday 6 September 2023

Age: 23 years, 9 months, 11 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Gunshot – Service Glock

Event location: inside of a Police vehicle at Brewarrina Police Station, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Jayden, at Goulburn Police Academy on Attestation day, with his father, Andro.

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2023 )

JAY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

JAY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

JAY IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( Although will be – in time )

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* Story behind any Nickname: Jayden was a little version of his dad – who also bears the nickname Ruizy.

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Cal
11 September 2023

Updated 12 September 2023

Updated 14 September 2023

Updated 4 December 2023 ( DoB )

Robert Owen JONES

| 31/10/2023

Robert Owen JONES

AKA Robert JONES, Bob JONES, Rob JONES

* Nickname: ?

Late of Coffs Harbour, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Started, as a Cadet, in NSW Police College – Penrith – Class # ? ? ?

Finished in NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 041

NSW Police Cadet # 0690

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 6964

Uniform # 3067

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 29 September 1947 ( aged 17 years, 5 months, 30 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 2 April 1951 ( aged 21 years, 0 months, 3 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? 1952

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? 1958

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? 1963

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 October 1967

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 26 August 1974

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 15 March 1978

Inspector – appointed ? ? 1982

Chief Inspector – appointed 3 September 1982

Superintendent – appointed 4 December 1985

Final Rank: = Superintendent

Stations: ?, Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( GDs )( 2 April 1951 – ), Moree ( GDs )( 1953 ), Inverell ( GDs ), Inverell ( CI Duties )( 1 April 1958 ), Balada OIC, 1963 Wyong, North Coast District ( 1967 )( Sgt 3/c ), 1968 Bellingen OIC, January 1975 Waverley GDs, 27 2 75 Paddington GDs, 1978 Redfern GDs, April 1980 – Mt Druitt OIC, Blacktown OIC, Licencing ( Inspector ), ?, Licencing Section ( Supt. of Licencing )( Sussex St, Sydney office ) – Retirement

Service: From 29 September 1947 to 20 December 1988 = 41 years, 2 months, 21 days Service

Time with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years,

Retirement / Leaving age: = 58 years, 8 months, 20 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 34 years, 7 months, 11 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Supt )

Australian Police Medal – granted ? ? ?

Bob JONES, Rob JONES, Robert JONES, Robert Owen JONES

Born: Sunday 30 March 1930

Died on: Monday 31 July 2023

Age: 93 years, 4 months, 1 day

Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive

Cause: ?

Event location: Coffs Harbour Health Campus, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 7 August 2023 @ 10am

Funeral location: Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW

An Official Police Guard of Honour was performed by the Coffs / Clarence Police District

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Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Keith Logue & Sons, Coffs Harbour 02 6652 1999

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2023 )

BOB is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Bob JONES, Rob JONES, Robert JONES, Robert Owen JONES

* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
7 August 2023

Jack Richard FACE

| 31/10/2023

Jack Richard FACE

AKA Richard FACE

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’: Anita Olga FACE nee KRYCZKO, NSWPF – P/W 0160 ( Former wife )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: Sallyann L. FACE, NSWPF 23384, ?

Selena FACE, NSWPF # 27761 ?

April L. FACE, NSWPF ProCst 60268, ( 1989 ) ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # *113

* Around 12 members of this Class were Vietnam Veterans

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12989

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 October 1967 ( aged 24 years, 10 months, 28 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 11 December 1967 ( aged 25 years, 0 months, 9 days )

Constable – appointed 11 December 1968

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Resignation

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, North East District ( Newcastle ) – Resigned

Service: From 30 October 1967 to ? ? 1972 ( Resignation ) = 5 years, Service

Time with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years,

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: Centenary Medal – granted 1 January 2001 ( The Honourable ) ( For service to Australian society through parliament )

Jack Richard FACE

Born: Wednesday 2 December 1942 in Merewether, NSW

Died on: Tuesday 1 August 2023

Age: 80 years, 8 months, 0 days

Organ Donor: No – age prohibitive

Cause: Parkinson’s disease

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 9 August 2023 @ noon

Funeral location: Pettigrew funeral Chapel, 7 Murray Dwyer Crt, Mayfield West, NSW

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2023 )

RICHARD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Richard worked as a Police Cyclist in the Newcastle area until entering State politics as the Member for Charlestown in 1972.

He became the longest serving Member of the NSW Parliament before retiring.

His former wife is Anita FACE nee KRYCZKO – P/W 0160 who graduated in 1972 from Class 129.

Anita & Richard were married on the 26 November 1977 from which they had one son and one daughter.

* Story behind any Nickname:

Former Charlestown MP and Carr Government minister Richard Face dies aged 80

By Matthew Kelly

Updated August 2 2023 – 1:34pm, first published 1:30pm

With Mr Face (L) with Matt Bingley, former Premier Bob Carr and Andrew Johns at Energy Australia Stadium in June 2002. Picture by Darren Pateman.

Former long-standing Hunter Labor MP and state government minister Richard Face has died, aged 80.

Mr Face, whose full name was Jack Richard Face, died on Tuesday night after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Mr Face advocating for improved parking at Charlestown in 2010.

The former police officer held the seat of Charlestown for 30 years, a period that is believed to be a record for any state or federal MP in the region.

He held the Gaming and Racing Portfolio in the Carr government between 1995 and his retirement in 2003.

Mr Face was also appointed to the role of Minister Assisting the Premier on Hunter Development, a portfolio that was later renamed Minister for the Hunter.

He was instrumental in the Hunter’s transformation over three decades.

This included the establishment of Glenrock State Recreational Reserve, playing a key role in the management of the Newcastle’s transition away from steel making and the establishment of the Hunter Beyond 2000 Committees.

He was also a vocal advocate for the construction of the West Charlestown bypass, the redevelopment of McDonald Jones Stadium and the establishment of the Windale Police Citizens Youth Club.

He was affectionately known as the ‘the father of the NSW Parliament’ when he retired in 2003.

“I have been given the honour to represent the people of Charlestown for 30 years tomorrow, having first been elected on the 18th November 1972,” Mr Face, who had four children and eight grandchildren, said on the eve of his retirement.

“During this time I have faced 10 elections and each time have been returned as the State Member for Charlestown and it has been a privilege to help and assist the citizens of this electorate.

“As for my record of achievement in my electorate it’s for others and history to say whether it has been one of success or not. However, of the things I have done or achieved in the electorate in the 30 years, it is declaration of the Glenrock State Recreation Area which has brought me the most satisfaction.”

Mr Face’s son Warwick said his father’s career was one of many highs and acknowledged challenges. This included being found guilty of misleading a preliminary hearing of ICAC in 2003.

“Our family is steadfastly proud that the ledger is very much in favour of the people of the great state of NSW, particularly the Hunter Region, and the electorate of Charlestown,” he said.

“Thank you Richard, Dad, Poppy, we all love you, time to Rest In Peace.”

Details of Mr Face’s funeral will be published in coming days.

Former Charlestown MP and Carr Government minister Richard Face dies aged 80 | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

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Cal
5 August 2023

Charles Victor BONETT

| 31/10/2023

Charles Victor BONETT

AKA Charlie BONETT

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

Pigs Bloody Arse

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 080

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 9398

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 10 August 1959 ( aged 23 years, 11 months, 3 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? 1965

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? 1969

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 15 November 1974

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed 29 January 1986

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Inspector

Stations: Petersham ( 11 Division )( ProCst )( ? November 1959 – 1961 ), Redfern Police Academy – VKG1 ( 1961 – 1969 ),

North District – Grafton Police Station ( 1969 – 1980 ), Penrith ( 23 Division )( 1980 – 1990 )( Sgt – Inspector ), Design and Development Unit – Communications Section ( O.I.C. )( Insp ) – Retirement

Service: From 10 August 1959 to ? ? 1990 = 33 years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Insp. )

Charles Victor BONETT, Charles BONETT, Charlie BONETT

Born: Saturday 7 September 1935 in Paddington, NSW

Died on: Friday 14 July 2023

Age: 87 years, 10 months, 7 days

Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 20 July 2023 @ noon

Funeral location: North Chapel, Pinegrove Crematorium, Great Western Highway, Eastern Creek, NSW

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

CHARLES is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Charles Victor BONETT, Charles BONETT, Charlie BONETT — Charles Victor BONETT # 9398 at VKG1 – Redfern Police Academy

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30 July 2023

Phillip George BLIGHT

| 31/10/2023

Phillip George BLIGHT

AKA Phil BLIGHT

* Nickname: ?

Late of Black Head

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 091

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 10359

Uniform # 3025

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 28 May 1962 ( aged 21 years, 10 months, 18 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday ? ? 1962

Constable – appointed 28 May 1963

Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 May 1967

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 28 May 1971

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 October 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 31 December 1984

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class

Stations: Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( 2 July 1962 – 1965 )( 3 yrs )( worked out of the 1.8mtr x .9 mtr Call Box at Kings Cross )( See below photo ) Finley GDs & Lock up Keeper ( Riverina District )( 13 years )( 8 September 1965 – January 1979 ), Kempsey ( HWP – Traffic Sgt )( 22 January 1979 – 1983 ), Licencing Sgt ( Kempsey ) – Resignation

Service: From 28 May 1962 to 12 June 1986 = 24 years, 0 months, 15 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 45 years, 11 months, 2 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 37 years, 1 month, 1 day

Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )

National Police Medal

NSW Police Service Medal

Phillip George BLIGHT, Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

Born: Wednesday 10 July 1940 in Kempsey, NSW

Died on: Thursday 13 July 2023

Age: 83 years, 0 months, 3 days

Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 21 July 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, NSW

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Becker’s Funerals

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

PHIL 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.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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BLIGHT, Phillip George

Late of Black Head, passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th of July, 2023.

Aged 83 Years.

Beloved husband of Hazel, much loved Father of David (dec) and Sharyn. Cherished Pop to his seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

Phillip’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Friday 21st of July.

For those unable to attend, Phillip’s service will be live streamed on the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Garden’s website.

Death / Funeral Notice – Phillip George Blight

* Story behind any Nickname:

Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT & wife Hazel BLIGHT

Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

Phillip George BLIGHT, Phillip BLIGHT, Phil BLIGHT

Kings Cross Call Box - 1930s. Looking north along Victoria St, Kings Cross, NSW — Kings Cross Call Box – 1930s. Looking north along Victoria St, Kings Cross, 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.

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Cal
30 July 2023

Robert Blair RIDLEY

| 31/10/2023

Robert Blair RIDLEY

AKA Bob RIDLEY

* Nickname: ?

Late of Burleigh Waters, Qld

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 092

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 10406

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 July 1962 ( aged 23 years, 5 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 13 August 1962 ( aged 23 years, 6 months, 16 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 August 1967

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 13 August 1971

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant

Stations: ?, Balmain ( c1974 / 75 ), ?

Service: From 2 July 1962 to ? ? ? = ? years, Service ( “possibly” Retired HOD around 1984 / 1985. Send Off was held at Balmain Roselle RSL )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

Born: Saturday 28 January 1939

Died on: Monday 24 July 2023

Age: 84 years, 5 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 31 July 2023@ 11am

Funeral location: Gentle Touch Funerals, Railway St, Mudgereena, Qld

LIVE STREAM

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Gentle Touch Funerals, Railway St, Mudgereena, Qld

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

BOB is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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RIDLEY, Robert Blair (Bob)

Publication: The Gold Coast Bulletin Date Listed: 29/7/2023 Location: Gold Coast

(Former Senior Sergeant NSW Police)

Passed away peacefully on Monday 24th July 2023

Late of Burleigh Waters

Dearly beloved husband of Nancye.

Dearest brother of Toot Keegan.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Catherine and Michael Reynolds, David and Sandra Ridley.

Loving “Pop” to Aaron and Junyar Ridley, Teagan Ridley, Maddison Reynolds, Alyssa Reynolds and adored “Pop Pop” to Robert David Ridley.

To all who knew and loved Bob, the family warmly invite you to attend a celebration of his life to be held in the Federation Chapel at A Gentle Touch Funerals, 73 Railway Street Mudgeeraba on Monday 31st July 2023 commencing at 11.00.

Bob’s service can be viewed at agentletouchfunerals.com.au/ notices-services/

24/07/2023

RIDLEY, Robert Blair (Bob) | Funeral Notices | Gold Coast | My Tributes

Class 092 -1962 - Redfern Police Academy — **Class 092** -1962 – Redfern Police Academy

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
30 July 2023

Stephen Colin MARTIN

| 31/10/2023

Stephen Colin MARTIN

AKA Steve MARTIN

* Nickname: Marto

Late of Wollongbar, formerly of Griffith, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’: Sgt Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382 ( Grandfather )

John ‘Jack’ George BAILEY, NSWPF # 6293 ( Uncle )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 232

New South Wales Police Force

ProCst # 99417

Regd. # 24821

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1987 ( aged 28 years, 3 months, 5 days )( Previously employed as a Motor Mechanic )

Probationary Constable- appointed 29 January 1988 ( aged 28 years, 6 months, 1 day )

Constable – appointed 1 March 1989

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd class

Stations: ?, Griffith, ?, Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina – Retirement

Service: From 2 November 1987 to 8 December 2011 = 24 years, 1 month, 6 days Service

Time with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years,

Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 4 months, 10 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 11 years, 7 months, 7 days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Steve standing at Hero's Walk, alongside of a Memorial at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, in Honour of his Grandfather - Eric George BAILEY, NSWPF # 2382 — Steve standing at **Hero’s Walk**, alongside of a Memorial at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, in Honour of his Grandfather – **Eric George BAILEY**, NSWPF # **2382**

Born: Tuesday 28 July 1959

Died on: Saturday 15 July 2023

Age: 63 years, 11 months, 17 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Influenza A & Covid 19

Event location: Found at home in respiratory distress and conveyed to Lismore Base Hospital ER on 15 July.

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 27 July 2023 @ 11am

Funeral location: Parkview Funeral Home Chapel, 21 Kalinga Street, Ballina, NSW

The Richmond Police District provided the Official Police Guard of Honour

FUNERAL LIVE STREAM

Wake location: at the Funeral home after the Service

Wake date: Thursday 27 July 2023

Funeral Parlour: Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina, NSW

Buried at: Cremated

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2023 )

STEVE 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.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Steve MARTIN, Marto, Stephen MARTIN

Stephen Colin (Steve) MARTIN

28/07/1959 – 15/07/2023

Much loved Dad of Sonny.

Is survived by his parents Doreen and Colin, together with a son ( from a previous relationship ) – Ben.

Former husband of Lorena.

Death / Funeral Notice – Stephen Colin Martin

28 July 1959 – 15 July 2023

Tribute

… In loving memory of …. Stephen Colin Martin …

‘Steve’

Late of Wollongbar, formerly of Griffith.

Much loved Dad of Sonny.

Former husband of Lorena.

Sonny and Lorena warmly invite friends and former colleagues to attend Steve’s Funeral Service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday, 27 July 2023 commencing at 11:00am.

Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️

Such a shock. Had some fun times with Steve back in day in Griffith. This is such a huge loss. I hope Sonny takes solace in knowing his father was a genuine man who was lived by many. rip Steve. ❤️

Dear Lorena and Sonny
I am lost for words. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
It was a shock to read about Steve’s passing.
He will watch over Sonny from the heavens.
Rest in peace Steve.
My love to you Lorena and Sonny.

Stephen was a fine Police Officer second to none. He had a good sense of humour and kept his colleagues alert. He will be sadly missed.

Our condolences to Lorena & her family, & the martin family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve he will always be remembered here in Yenda who played footy for the Yenda Football Club, a great man who always had a smile on his face, never forgotten in the Yenda Football Club Family, RIP Steve from Liz & Neil Darrington

MARTIN, Stephen Colin – Parkview Funerals

* Story behind any Nickname:

Stephen Colin MARTIN

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
30 July 2023

Updated: 6 Aug 2023

Peter Thomas SPRADBROW