He shared the news that it was terminal just last month, a discovery that hit his young family hard.
“I feel so sad for my boys and Tanya [Broughton], my family and friends,” he shared on June 26.
“Not sure how long I’ve got peeps.
“Grab someone and give them a hug, doesn’t matter who it is. Cherish your time and everybody, love everybody.”
He was described as a big man with a big heart who had been in the army and served his country.
Bundaberg police officer Warren Broughton (right) with friend Heath Clayton.
Friend Heath Clayton mourned the mate he knew as “Yoda”.
“It is with a very heavy heart this morning that I learned of the passing of an old friend, Warren Broughton (Yoda),” Mr Clayton shared on social media.
“Yoda passed yesterday and will be well remembered and sorely missed.
“You were always a great friend, a guarantee you would put a smile on everyone’s face and a good man too all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Time for the long sleep my old friend.
“I will be thinking of you this day, with a heavy heart but of all the good times. Goodbye mate.”
Warren was a captain, Sunbowl champion and Queensland rep for the Logan City Bengals gridiron team in the early 90s, described by Harry Alderton as “one of the best teammates to have”.
“A leader in every sense,” Mr Alderton wrote.
“Tough as nails, attacking and aggressive and always having fun. He picked you up and made the game better.”
A funeral service will be held for Warren at 10am on Wednesday, July 26 at Des Allen Funeral Home, Phoebe Cres, Bundaberg.
A memorial service will be held for Warren at 2.30pm on Thursday, July 27 at Bundaberg PCYC.
The original Logan city Bengals will be having a reunion on July 30 “to celebrate Warren and continue to raise money for his kids’ future”.
NOTHING can replace a husband, father, brother and son but the family who is about to lose this said they were grateful.
Bundaberg police officer Warren Broughton has been fighting a long hard battle with skin cancer for three years.
After taking part in a drug trial and changing his lifestyle, the melanoma on his brain started to shrink.
Family and friends were filled with hope but after his last MRI scan he was given a terminal diagnosis.
On Monday the father-of-two shared the news with his fellow police officers.
“This morning I was told I have leptomeningeal disease from melanoma,” he said.
“Unfortunately this is a terminal diagnosis for me.”
He said he was in shock and he didn’t believe it.
“(I am) completely scared s**tless,” he said.
“I feel so sad for my boys and Tanya [Broughton], my family and friends.
“I’m angry and sad.”
He went on to say he wouldn’t give up fighting and would try anything to stop the cancer.
“They want to try a combination of some immuno therapies. Massive long shot but stupid not to try,” he said.
“Not sure how long I’ve got peeps.
TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS: Warren Broughton was given a terminal diagnosis and now wants to plan ahead for his sons.
“Grab someone and give them a hug, doesn’t matter who it is. Cherish your time and everybody, love everybody.”
His brother Ben Broughton has set up a donation page to help sons Damon, 6, and Luke, 3.
He said travelling to Brisbane every three months for specialist appointments, constant worry and the nightmare of waiting for endless test results, knowing any day could be the worst day of their lives, had taken its toll on the family, emotionally and financially.
The latest news was horrific and had hit the family hard.
“Warren is an active father who takes a keen interest in bringing up his two beautiful, energetic sons,” Mr Broughton said.
“He had hoped to see his boys grow up, play sports, graduate from school and create their own lives, but now Warren and Tanya have to face facts that this is unlikely.”
Mr Broughton is described as a big man with a big heart who had been in the army and served his country.
“He is a police officer contributing to the safety of his local community,” his brother said.
He said it was difficult to ask for assistance and Warren was normally the one wearing fancy dress, such as a Star Wars costume, to raise money for charities.
“Now it’s our turn to support Warren in his time of greatest need so that he, Tanya, Damon and Luke can spend their precious remaining time together without having to worry about the small stuff,” he said.
“Warren’s key concern is for the welfare and quality of life for his sons and wife.
“While illness makes our hearts stand still, the rest of life keeps rolling and making its demands on their time and resources.”
Very little is known about this man, at this time – other than he was a Cadet Instructor at the Redfern Police Academy in the 1970’s and was known as Heavy Kevin or Heavy Kevvy. He was a very funny man and willing to give the Cadets time and advise over the years.
Cal
18 July 2017
Richard SMITH
| 21/07/2017
Richard SMITH
Late of ” Iona “, Fern Hill, Canterbury, NSW
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????
Rank: Sergeant
Stations: ?, Manning River – Taree, Major’s Creek Gold Fields ( 1851 as a Sgt ), Sergeant’s Point – Little River ( Braidwood District ) – ( 9 years to Retirement )
SMITH. — The Friends of the deceased Mr. RICHARD SMITH, late of Sergeant’s Point, Little River, Braidwood, are kindly invited to attend his Funeral; to move from Iona, Fernhill, Canterbury, THIS MONDAY, at 1.45, for the Ashfield Station, thence to the Necropolis.
Mrs. P. KIRBY and SON
Undertakers,
113 Miller-street, N. Syd.
.
SMITH. — The Friends of Messrs. T. WILLIAM,
JOHN and CORNELIUS SMITH are kindly invited to attend the funeral of their dearly beloved FATHER, Richard Smith to move from Iona, Fern Hill Canterbury THIS MONDAY at 1 45 pm for Ashfield Station thence to the Necrópolis
Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 – 1907),
Wednesday 10 June 1903, page 26
Lived 107 Years.
THE LATE MR. RICHARD SMITH.
Though so many people are living at the present time that it cannot be claimed that there is anything exceptionally remarkable about the mere fact that a man continues to exist, still the older we get the harder it is to keep going. When, therefore, a man reaches his hundredth year, the occurrence is an extremely rare one, as was demonstrated by the fact that the last census only resulted in the discovery of sixteen persons in all New South Wales whose ages exceeded 100. But even of centenarians only a very small percentage attain the great age of the late Mr. Richard Smith, who died on May 30 at Canterbury, as reported in last issue of the “Town and Country Journal,” aged 107 years.
Though, probably, the oldest man in New South Wales, Mr. Smith retained his faculties to an astonishing degree almost up to the time of his death. Some interesting personal details concerning the life of this veteran of veterans were afforded by Mr. J. R. Smith, of “Willathran,” Vernon-street, Woollahra, the deceased gentleman’s eldest son.
A native of Wiltshire, England, where he was born in 1796, he began life amid the surroundings of a farm, and his youth and early manhood were spent in agricultural pursuits. Many of his relatives, however, had joined the army, and he followed their example. That was upwards of
NINETY YEARS AGO.
He enlisted in the 50th Regiment, known as “The Blind Half-Hundred.”
The Late Mr. Richard Smith, aged 107 Years.
When he came to Australia as a member of the 12th Regiment, in 1835, he was approaching what is usually termed middle-age, and had fifteen years‘ military ‘service to his credit, though William IV. was still King of England, and the late Queen Victoria – then Princess Victoria – was still a girl of 16.
“Shortly after his arrival here,” said his son. “he was chosen for duty as one of the governor’s orderlies. In the course of a year or two he went over to the police service. The force at that time was very differently constituted to what is the case now, and it was under a commissioner. I remember that he has sometimes spoken of a terrible drought which occurred here in 1837, and at that time he was doing police duty on the Manning River.”
“For over 23 years, or right up till 1860, he remained connected with the police force,” said Mr. J. R. Smith, “at the end of which time he retired, being then 64 years of age. His retirement was not, however, due to his years, for he was still very vigorous. He merely left the police because he wished
TO OPEN A HOTEL,
notwithstanding the fact that if he had remained in the force another year or so, he would have been entitled to a pension of 8s 6d per day.”
“It’s a good thing for the country that he didn’t serve the other year,” said the reporter. “Let’s see – 8s 6d per day since 1861 – that means that he would have drawn something like £6000 or £7000 before he died,” .
“Yes,” said Mr. Smith, “I suppose so. But he was drawing another pension right up to the time of his death, for his fifteen years’ military service, performed before he joined the police at all.”
“He qualified for that 66 years ago, then?” said the reporter.
“Well, not exactly. You see he wasn’t eligible for it, under the regulations, until he was 66 years of age, and. as a matter of fact, he didn’t get it until at least fourteen years after that.”
Mr. Smith said that his late father, as was only to he expected, had a wonderful store of knowledge respecting incidents of the early days, and would frequently talk of his adventures with bushrangers and other lawless characters whom he encountered in the curse of his police duties.
“On one occasion he told me,” said he, “a party of police, of whom he was one, was out in pursuit of a gang, who had just previously
STUCK UP A POLICE MAGISTRATE
and others. The approach of the attacking party was at first unobserved, and one of the desperadoes was seen to be parading before the fire, greatly to the amusement of the others, in the magistrate’s frock coat, silk hat, and goggles, which had been stolen. Not obeying the order of their pursuers to surrender, one or two of the gang were shot, and the rest captured.”
“Another incident I remember him telling me about occurred, I believe, he said, somewhere up in the direction of Maitland. An old couple had a visitor – the man’s brother, just out from England – staying with them, and, while he was out strolling one day, half a dozen bushrangers surrounded the place. As they did so the brother returned, and the crowd, seizing him unaware, pushed him in front of them in a rush at the door, thinking that the man Inside would not shoot. He, however, unaware that his brother was there, fired, and shot him dead. This attack was thought at the time to have been the work of convicts, but the guilty ones, when caught, were discovered to have been free men.”
“On one occasion he was one of an escort, which brought down five prisoners from Goulburn bushrangers – who were afterwards hanged on Church Hill. One of the condemned men, after being pinioned, asked for, and was granted leave to examine and select which of the five ropes that had been provided he should be hanged with.
“I think,” said Mr. Smith, “that my father was the first policeman sent out to the gold fields. In 1851 he was sent to Major’s Creek, as the sergeant in charge of nine men. Sergeant’s Point, Little River
IN THE BRAIDWOOD DISTRICT
was called after him. He remained there until his retirement from the force, nine years later.”
“He and the late Inspector Hogg, of Braidwood, who died some years ago at a ripe old age. were close friends all their lives out here, they both enlisted in the army in England on the same day.”
“When did your father retire from active work?” asked the reporter.
“He remained at Braidwood as an hotelkeeper for about 16 years,” was the reply, “and then he removed to the Queanbeyan district, where he lived for from 12 to 15 years, afterwards removing to Sydney. While he was in the Queanbeyan district, he was still able, I believe, to do a day’s ploughing with almost any man, although he was between 80 and 90 years old – In fact, I have heard an offer made to match him to plough against anybody. He had learned all about farm work, as I said before, previous to joining the army, and had not forgotten it.”
In reply to questions, Mr. Smith said that his father, who had not married until what, in most people, would be termed “late in life” ( though with him it proved to be comparatively early ), had left surviving him six sons and one daughter. Three of the sons reside at present in Sydney, the other two, besides himself, being Messrs. Cornelius and William Smith, both of whom live at Fern Hill, Canterbury, where their aged father died.
There were 21 grandchildren of whose existence he was aware, though he could not quite say how many children his brothers and sister had as they were in other countries. He did not think there were any great-grandchildren. One of his own sons, Mr. Harry Smith, besides being a very successful swimmer, had twice been champion long-distance runner of New South Wales, and was chosen by Simonetti, the sculptor, as the model for the figures surrounding the statue of Governor Phillip.
“Were there any other instances of remarkable longevity in your father’s family?” Mr. Smith was asked.
“I can tell you very little about that,” was his answer; “though I know that when we last heard of one of his brothers, many years ago, he was 96 years of age. I don’t know at what age his father died.”
“Was there anything exceptional about your father’s mode of living? Was he a teetotaler, or a smoker, and did he have any peculiarities in his ideas as regards diet?”
“No; nothing very particular, except for the rather strange circumstances that he abjured tobacco and spirits.
WHEN HE WAS 100 YEARS OF AGE.
He had been an inveterate smoker all his life. In fact, I well remember, when I was a youth, that he would often get up two, or three times in the night to have a smoke; but, just about seven years ago, he threw his pipe away, gave away some tobacco he had, and he never smoked again.”
The reporter wondered how long the old man might have lived had he not given up his pipe.
“He had always been fond of a glass, too,” continued Mr. Smith, “but he gave up spirits at the same time, and never touched them afterwards.”
“As for his diet, he would eat anything. I never heard him complain of digestive troubles In my life, and it is, I think, a remarkable fact that after he died it was found that every tooth in his head was
PERFECTLY SOUND;
he had not lost one. I have been fortunate in that respect too, up to the present; for I have not lost one of my teeth yet.”
“His eyesight was also excellent, right up to the time of his death. He never wore glasses, at any time.”
“Since removing from Queanbeyan to Sydney, some 12 or 14 years ago,” said Mr. Smith, in reply to another question, “my father has resided, at various times, at Church-street, Camperdown; at Ross-street, Forest Lodge ; at Parramatta-road ; at Balmain-road, Leichhardt; and at North Sydney and Greenwich. He only removed to Canterbury a few weeks before his death.”
“He was quite active up till about five years ago, and used to take upon himself all the care of my brothers’ horses and waggons, and they were doing a pretty extensive business, too. And, although he was not so active latterly, he retained his faculties surprisingly well.”
“Was he a big man?” the reporter Inquired.
“No; his height was only about 5ft 8in,” was the reply.
“There is one thing I may mention,” said Mr. Smith, in conclusion, “and that is, my father always went to bed very early, and was always a very early riser.”
The above story was basically reproduced on Saturday 6 June 1903 in the Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal but with the added text from the Editor B.D. about SMITH.
Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (NSW : 1888 – 1954),
Saturday 6 June 1903, page 2
Death of a Centenarian.
The above account does not agree in several particulars with what is known by several oil residents of the district regarding the Sergeant Smith after whom Sergeant’s Point, on the Mongarlowe River, was named.
In the first place the Sergeant Smith who came here at the breaking out of the goldfields, and who was a contemporary of the later Inspector Hogg, of Braidwood, was a much younger man than the Mr Richard Smith above referred to and died we believe, several years since.
The Sergeant Smith of Mongarlowe never kept a public house in Braidwood.
Another Smith, the late Mr Edward Smith, who died some years ago, leaving a large family well known in Braidwood, Mr A. Smith, of this town, being one of the sons, also the late Mr. S. Smith, kept a public house here for a short time some forty years since, but of course it cannot be him.
However, we are not disposed to be too critical as to his identity or at all desirous of disclaiming as one of our old identities one who has lived to such a good round age.
It is certainly very singular that the deceased’s eldest son should err so much in his recollection of his father’s history, but all the same, there is a mistake somewhere. — Ed. B.D.
Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (NSW : 1888 – 1954),
Wednesday 10 June 1903, page 2
The Death of Mr. SMITH. –
With reference to the death of Mr. Richard Smith, of Canterbury, near Sydney, at the age of 107 years, reported in your last issue, the ‘old hands‘ We quite endorse your remarks that he was not the Sergeant Smith who formerly occupied a position in the district, Mr W. B. Bruce, who knew the Sergeant Smith with whom Mr. Richard Smith is evidently confounded intimately, informs us that the former gentleman was drowned in the Moruya river some years ago.
Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (NSW : 1888 – 1954),
Saturday 20 June 1903, page 2
LOCAL NEWS.
The Late Sergeant Smith.—
In a letter in another column Mr Hennessy sets the matter at rest about which some doubts have been expressed as to the late Mr. Richard Smith who died at Camperdown, near Sydney, at the age of 107 being identical with the Police Sergeant of that name after whom Sergeant’s Point at Little River was named.
Other persons in the district besides the writer referred to have informed us that they knew the deceased when he was stationed at Little River and held the rank of Sergeant, and when he afterwards kept the public house there under the sign of the Rising Sun, which it still bears.
Mr. J, D. Cargill, of Budawang, was one of those who knew him well in 1859. This was after be had retired from the police, when he must have been over 60 years of age. He afterwards with his family removed to Budawang, where he took a farm and resided for ten years, his wife dying while he was there, she being buried in the Church of England Cemetery as her tombstone at the present time testifies.
He afterwards with his three sons moved to Rob Roy station in the Queanbeyan district, and some years later they went to Canterbury where the old gentlemen died.
Mr. R. Geelao, who was then in the police, also knew him well at Little River, as did Mr Peter Wedd, of Durran Durra, and other old residents.
The Sergeant Smith referred to by Mr. Bruce as having been drowned some time since in the Moruya River was the officer in charge at Nelligen for several years, who on his retirement from the police went to live at Moruya.
Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (NSW : 1888 – 1954),
Saturday 20 June 1903, page 2
Original Correspondence.
[ To the Editor of the Dispatch.]
Sir, — In your issue of June 6th you express a doubt that the late Sergeant Smith who recently died at the ripe age of 107 was ever stationed at Little River. Your Araluen correspondent follows on in the same strain. I think I can supply you with a few facts that will remove all doubts as to the Sergeant Smith alluded to being in charge of the police station at Little River.
I think it was late in 1856 I went with a- party of men to a rush that had taken place at Little River some time previous to that date. We found on arrival at Sergeant’s Point the late D. Barrett, who died some time since in the Braidwood Hospital, keeping an hotel.
Opposite the pub, was a store kept by E. McEvoy, brother-in-law to Barrett. Lower down on the river bank was another store, kept by the late W. J. Bennison. Pat. Bollard also kept a butcher’s shop on the Point.
Sergeant Smith was the officer in charge of the police station. Under Smith was a trooper named Charlie Walmsley, who, I believe, some time after rose to the rank of sergeant and was for some time in charge of the police station at Araluen.
One member of our party was a young man named Lane, a native of Windsor. Lane‘s father had been a member of the N.S.W. Mounted Police for a great number of years, and had only retired from active service just about the time young Lane started for the diggings.
Judge of young Lane‘s surprise when he met Sergeant Smith at Little River, for he knew the sergeant to be a staunch friend of his father’s, for they bad been comrades in many a fierce encounter with blacks and bushrangers, and it is more than probable that when the bushranger dressed up in the police magistrate’s rig-out, was creating some amusement for his companions in crime.
Lane‘s father was one of the approaching body of police that put an end to the fun.
Like Sergeant Smith‘s son, Lane tells of encounters with bushrangers that he had heard from his father’s lips.
One encounter of which he has heard his father speak was with the notorious Jack Donoghoe, whose heroic fight single handed with the police was celebrated in song.
When deserted by his four companions Donoghoe took up a position under cover and awaited the attack, the police bever fashion separated and sought shelter also, both parties blazed away for some time without drawing blood.
Amongst the troopers engaged in the affray was a young recruit anxious to get his name up, the young trooper fired rapidly and bad fired all his ammunition, with the exception of one charge, when loading his pistol with the last charge, he called out to his nearest companion that he was about to fire the last shot, having exhausted his stock of ammunition.
Just then Donoghoe, trying to get a view of the enemy, exposed his head. The young trooper fired, and the bullet crashed through the bushranger’s brain.
In a future communication later on I will detail the circumstances under which Donoghoe was driven into the bush to take up arms against law and order.
I dare say, I saw Sergeant Smith, three or four times every week for 12 months. I never spoke to the old man, I, at that time, being a boy entering my teens.
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – Commenced 16 September 1957
Probationary Constable – appointed 3 February 1960
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 February 1966
Detective Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 August 1975
Sergeant 2nd Class – Retirement
Stations: ?, Drug Squad ( early 1970’s ), Darlinghurst – Retirement
Service: From16 September 1957to11 November 1983=26+years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 24 September 1980 to Det Sgt TANDY vide Commonwealth of Australia Gazette # G39, Canberra on Tuesday 30 September 1980 p 80 of 88
Medal of the Order of Australia OAM – granted 26 January 1997 – Citation: OAM. For Service to the Communities of Mudgeeraba and Springbrook through the School of Arts Memorial Hall, the Progress Association and the Lions Club. Gazette S13. Aust. Day 1997
Born: 3 February 1941
Died on: Tuesday 4 July 2017
Age: 76
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 14 July 2017 @ 10am
Funeral location: Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, 62 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba, Queensland
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Ken TANDY
Ken TANDY
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Ken worked both in plainclothes and later uniform, ‘flash as a rat with a gold tooth’ even in uniform he always wore gold rings and bracelets. He told a yarn once about when he first went to plain clothes. He got into a lift with a Det Supt (I think he said it was at Central when the CIB was there). The boss looked at him and said, “Do you like plainclothes son?” Ken said, “Certainly do sir” and the boss said, “Well why don’t you f**ken wear em!!” Ken thought it was hilarious. Good bloke and a good copper (for a detective) haha RIP Ken
Goldfinger was the equivalent of the Education officer, Darlinghurst Police Station, in the early 80’s.
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Kenneth John Graham TANDY is mentioned in the Commonwealth Gazette ( Canberra ) # 2 of 10 January 1957, page 124 as being a Junior Postal Officer, Fourth Division, with the Postmaster General’s Department.
Today we bury a great man – my father in law – Tom Stone – aged 94.
Tom’s passing for me marks the end of a remarkable generation of Australians.
Born in 1922, Tom – along with his five brothers & sisters – inherited the optimism, scars & traumas left over from WW1. Growing up through the Great Depression, you learnt how to make do & like so many who experienced that level of national suffering, the legacy of loyalty, appreciation, hard work & thriftiness stayed with him till the very end.
A celebrated athlete & Rugby Union player, when WW2 began Tom enlisted and survived flying bombers as an Australian within the RAF. Occasionally he would speak of his adventures throughout North America, Europe & Asia when as a young man – the world was truly wide.
After the War he became a policeman where he rose to the senior rank of Inspector – 34 years of service – with not one day off.
He married the beautiful Barbara Fisher & together they had seven children – thankfully getting it right with their last one – Lizzy – who became my wife.
We moved in with Tom over the last two years & in hindsight – it has been such a blessing – & certainly never dull! Combine a loving, deaf, increasingly confused old man with three teenage granddaughters, a giant hyperactive destructive puppy & two stretched parents and I think you get the idea. Despite the chaos there was – & remains boundless love, rich laughter & most importantly – no regrets with how it all ends.
Thank you Tom Stone – for from your life you have greatly shaped mine – & for that I am eternally grateful!
Rest in Peace mate.
Luke
Note: I’ve included the music video of ‘Ragged Bloody Heroes’ for it features Tom reciting the Ode – alongside his old mates war veteran mates Hillary Kelly (RIP) & Bill Lindwall – still going strong at 95.
Luke O’SheaSincere heartfelt thanks to all of your beautiful comments – it really has meant a lot reading these out aloud to Liz & the girls! Much love ❤️????
Ray LambieI had the great fortune as a 19 year old to land at Cronulla PS under his command. A wonderful man and a composed and steady leader. RIP Good Sir.
Rachel DunnRip Tom. Sorry to hear your news Luke. I feel very honoured to have filmed Tom and his friends and captured a treasured moment. ♥️
Luke O’SheaThanks Rachel, you sincerely captured a special moment in time.
Paul GriersonWhat a beautiful tribute , all the love my family can muster goes out to Lizzie and her sisters and to you and all affected by the loss of a great Aussie !! ❌❌
Ian RussellRIP Henry Thomas Stone, Our nation is richer for having had your presence and poorer for your passing but we can always listen to you reciting those achingly beautiful words that mean so much to so many. Thank you Sir and God Bless. Lizzie, Luke and family, You made an old mans life less frightening and help him pass on in the light…..the greatest gift you gave Henry is peace & love. Take care of yourselves now……Peace.
Tracey CharltonThinking of you, your wife and all the family at this sad time. Those last two years were the best gift you could all have been given, maybe not perfect, but time with an elder is always well spent. May you surround yourselves with your stories, and memmories of him, and love each other more than ever. This reminds us all that time is precious and we need to keep connected to the people we love.
May he rest in peace.
Fay Marie LeviRIP Tom…..???? My thoughts go out to yourself Luke,to Lizzy and the girls. Memories last a lifetime, I am sure you will find much comfort in looking back and remembering the fun times. Love to all ????
Andy SchravAh, no way. I didn’t know. RIP Tom. I enjoyed our few chats around the kitchen table. What a top man. Sorry to hear that he has passed away. He certainly made a huge impression on me and has without doubt leaves a legacy that will live on through your fine selves and your daughters. What an incredibly special time you all have had living together. That is not something most people get to experience. Thinking of you guys.
Peter AckroydBeautiful words Luke. 94 is a good innings but it’s never enough for the ones we love and care for. May he rest in peace and may all of the family find solitude in knowing he now resides in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Colin DeFriesRIP Tom. Our beautiful country owes you and your peers a great debt of gratitude. Live long on the memories of the people you have touched.
Cheers
My condolences to your whole family Luke. Cheers
Leanne StapletonRIP Tom Stone, will be sadly missed, one of the old time greats from Sutherland. Condolences to you Lizzy, Luke and the amazing Stone family, so so sad but what a fantastic life. Well said Luke he is on your hearts now. ❤️
Kerry AnnMy heartfelt sympathy to your beautiful wife and all the family. I’m sure there’s a new song to come telling his life’s story. A special man from a special era in Australian history.
Adam HockingBeautiful words Luke, RIP Tom. When I recite the ode I usually tear up thinking of the sacrifices these men made. Ragged Bloody Heroes is a great song. Lest We Forget.
Michele WillsmoreSo sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Big hugs to Lizzie and the rest of the Stone family plus, of course, you, Tilly, Skye and Faith. We’ll raise a glass of red to him on Saturday xx
Tracy ConleyOur condolences Luke and family. Treasured memories will keep your beloved in your hearts and thoughts. Take care at this challenging time and know you have many who will keep your in their hearts and prayers.
Justine BallardAs usual Luke O’Shea your words are perfect. I’m sorry for the loss of your father in law and Lizzy’s dad???? what an amazing bunch of people that would have been around him until the end xxx
Sophie AllanHey Luke mate thinking of you today mate, Mara Violet Allan – Service Dog and I are sending you some gentle green bubbles for hugs. Please write a song in this wonderful man’s honor mate, I know he’ll be proud of you for all your hard work as am I. Stay strong mate. Big Big Love <3 Hazzy xxxx Cheers Luke O’Shea
Jeanette BradfieldCondolences to you & your wife’s family. Beautiful words about a man who obviously proudly served his country, something for which I’m thankful & grateful for, proudly served his community & his family.
R.I.P Tom x
Sue RojaBeautiful words Luke. Thoughts are with Liz, yourself and all the Stone clan. A tough time for all- but wow what a great long life. Now catching up with all those gone before him ❤️❤️
John MilrossBeautiful, Luke. Well said. The Milrosses are thinking of your family and all the Stone clan. Such exemplary men we have been blessed with!
Michelle ThompsonSorry for the loss of a great man, but how rich your lives are just having him in them, my condolences to Lizzy and you and the family ????????????????
Lauren PepperBeautifully said, he touched so many people’s lives, what a great man he was. It’s never easy but his name will live on through all that knew him. Love to all the family ❤
Jill RobbLuke, I don’t know you or your family personally but would like to tell you what a beautiful tribute to your obviously much loved father and father in law this is.
Janet DelaneySending my deepest sympathy. My Mum passed away on 23rd June, 2 weeks from her 94th birthday, which is tomorrow. Cherish the memories. Xx
Broadway Danny RoseOur thoughts and prayers are with the Stone family today. Losing your dad is not easy but as I know the support of family, friends and a little time helps ease the pain.
Michelle JonesIt was a great send off for a great man! He and Barbara would be so proud of their wonderful children and beautiful grandchildren-a true legacy. ????
Gail EmmettSo sorry for your loss Luke and family. Thank you for sharing a little of Tom’s story – it seems that he was a great bloke and wonderful role model xx
Brad ButcherSorry to read this Luke. I remember chatting to him at your kitchen table, I’m glad to have met him. RIP Tom and love and best wishes to you, Liz & the girls mate
Donna WhiteWas thinking of you all today at this difficult time. A lucky man to have been surrounded by the family as well as the family being so lucky to have had him in your lives xx
Phil DoubletMate I’m so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to you and Lizzy, and to your wonderful family mate. All the very best
RIP Tom 🙁
Maree WatsonBeautifully said Luke.. Tom will be greatly missed by us all.. much love to you, Liz, the girls and all the Stone clan xx
Chris RiegerOur deepest sympathy to Lizzy and your family, we are thinking of you… love the Riegers
Lyn GlasgowCondolences to you and your family on the sad passing of Henry Thomas. RIP mate. Thank you for your service to your country.
Lana Doublet???? Sending so much love from over here to you, Liz and the girls, and the whole Stone clan. RIP Tom ????
Seamus HannawayWe will always miss a man a man of your stature, thank you for your service, sincerely yours Seamus Hannaway!
Andrew DevlinAll the best mate, give my love to Lizzy. We’ll be thinking of you both.
Saffron Walsh-YelvertonIm very sorry for your loss Luke and to your wife and her family also, our deepest condolences xxx
Joy CrombieHe sounds like a remarkable old Gentleman. I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
Leyce SimmondsThinking of you, Lizzy and the girls. Loved the chats with Tom xx
Mary E WestCondolences Luke and family. Rest Easy Sir your service to your country shall never be forgotten.
Beth BrownCondolences to all the family Luke. What a beautiful read about Tom Stone. Beautiful memories there. ❤❤
Grant BlackLEST WE FORGET .. Sorry for your family’s loss mate love n thoughts
Clelia AdamsRest in peace Tom. My sincere condolences to you all. xxxx
Graeme HillOur condolences Luke and family. Our prayers are with you.
Brendan NawrockiThinking of yourself Lizzy and the family Luke take care man xo
Kate McGinniskinMy thoughts & prayers are with you and your family Luke at this sad time. My he rest in peace. Xx
Terry ClaptonFrom an Ex RAAFie RIP Sir, it is obvious you have passed on more than memories to your family, well done.
Cathy DobsonSo sad for your loss Luke and family-sounds like you have lots of great memories to comfort you all.
Gabrielle TraceyRest in Peace Mr Stone, thoughts are with your wife and family Luke.
Melissa RobertsonI’m so sorry to hear that Luke thinking of you and your family Love and peace to you all xxxx
Melissa LongCondolences to the family Luke. What a life. A great innings it seems from this tribute. ✨
Vicki BowesSending my thoughts to you and the girls… Especially to Lizzy. 94 is a great innings
Paul O’NeillThoughts are with all you guys mate. Give Lizzy a big hug for me.
Helen M B NaylorThoughts to all the family what a beautiful tribute
Lee WingroveRIP Mr Stone. Thank you for your service and the obvious joy you bought to everyonone who knew you.
Louise AustinWhat a beautiful tribute to a remarkable man. My deepest sympathies to you, Liz and the girls. Sending you all much love. xxoo
Leisa Maree ByeThinking of you and your family, Luke, and what a beautiful tribute you have written to him <3
John KendallSorry to hear brother. Love to you, Liz, and the kids from the Kendall’s.
Juzzy Supasta LeonardRIP Tom. Thoughts with Liz, Jane, Jenny and the rest of the siblings. Xx
Anne-Maree SprattBeautiful tribute about one of the good ones ????❤️love to all the Stone Family, you have been in our thoughts & prayers
Connie Kis AndersenMay your dear Father in Law rest in peace. Sincere respect and condolences extended to your, and his family Luke. x
Carol AnneXxx
So sorry to hear
Sending our love to you, Liz & the girls xxx
Beautiful words Luke
A huge loss to your family xx
Brenda JamesThank you for sharing such a lovely tribute.
Maree JamesSuch beautiful words Luke. A true Australian legend. May you all find peace with your treasured memories of a wonderful man.
Greg ThomasSincere sympathies to you, Lizzie and the girls Luke. May he rest in peace
Dominik Dutchie BoersmaMy condolences 2 u and ur family and the true hero rip thank u sir 4 wat u have done 4 us all
Penelope TserpesCondolences to the family xx what a beautiful tribute –
Liv Maree DarlowSuch beautiful words for ur father in law. So very sorry for the loss u and ur family are feeling. Love and best wishes.
Rebecca MiddletonMuch love to you all. What a perfect way for you all to spend the last 2 years together ❤️
Lisa WilsonSo sorry for your loss Luke, Lizzy, chicks and family! Love and thoughts are with you all! Xo????❤️????
Gavin MoarBeautiful lines there Luke. A fantastic Australian no doubt. One our Generation could learn a lot from.
Carolynn ChanceSuch a beautiful tribute! Thank you for your service to our nation and it’s people. Lest We Forget. ????????
Kerrie RamsayThat was beautiful, Luke. What a special man. Give your girls a hug for me
Kerry Carterbeautiful words Luke, obviously a very special man. deepest sympathy to the family
Andrew FreshwaterSad news, pass on my thoughts to Lizzy and the girls too.
Corinne Hoffmann RappThinking of you, Lizzie and all the extended Stone family, what a great man. May Tom rest in Peace ????
Tony PaulineHardship can make great men and It sounds like your wife’s dad was one of them.That age is a good dig but never makes it any easier .
Jenny Cameron LießmannSad to learn this news – warm thoughts to the Stone and extended family at this time.
Anne Daisy NevilleEloquently said. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michelle RollingsBeautiful words Luke sorry for your loss … Thoughts are with you Lizzy and the girls may Tom Rip
Luke SchweizerRIP Tom, I’m glad I got to meet you, shake your hand and say g’day. Love to your family Luke
Sharon ShawWhat a beautiful tribute Luke. Condolences to you and the family xx
Annette RichardsR.I.P. Mr Stone. I too served my country and you have certainly led a full and incredible life. To all of your family I offer my condolences..xx
Rachel Duffey O’ConnorThinking of you all. Sending lots of love to you and Liz and your family
Margaret WatkinsThanks Luke beautiful words for a beautiful man. We will miss him daily. Xx cheers dad xx
Diana BuicBeautiful words Luke. May he rest in peace. Love to you all ????????????
Joanne LeaDeepest sympathy to Lizzy ,Yourself & the Girls, so lucky to spend that time with such an amazing human being.xx
Robyn MatthewsLove to all of your family – what a wonderful person to have in your lives.
Kerrie WoolleyThoughts with you, Liz and the family. Sorry to hear of your loss xx
David PatulloRest in peace sir thank you for you service . My deepest condolences to all the family.
Ellie KirchnerThat is an almost identical story to my own father’s. 26/11/1922 – 7/7/2014. One of 7. Wireless Op in Bomber Command RAF.
RIP xo
KB DwyerSorry for your loss Lizzie and Luke and all the Stone descendants
Julie HoldsworthOur condolences to all the Stone family but thoughts with you Luke, Lizzy and girls. The Holdsworth’s.
Margaret Madden-BurnsWhat beautiful thoughts Luke. It was lovely to see Tom reciting the ode yesterday. ????
Rob WaughWell said Luke. I feel privileged to have witnessed such a great send off.
Mick MolloyCondolences to you and your Family Luke, an inspiration for all. Take care, from all the Molloy Mob!
Moreno MotociclistaAlthough I’ve never met him, his voice moved me from when I first heard him. May he rest in peace
Kieran EmmsBeautiful words Lukey. So very sorry. Sending loads of love to you all. Xxx
Lyn MaddiganBeautifully said Luke.
What an outstanding man…..94 is a good innings.
Our thoughts are with you all.
David GregorySorry to hear about your loss!! My thoughts are with you Luke & Lizzie & family!! Xxoo
Sharon O’MalleySorry for your loss Liz, Luke and family. All our love to you.
Bronlyn Pixie-Anne LindTo Luke Lizzy and The Girls ????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️???????? Love Always Pixie Anne xxxxx
Jennifer ThereseA beautiful send off filled with love. Tom’s legacy of a loving family will live on!
Lorraine RogersCondolences tot he family Luke He is now with Barbara. RIP Tom Stone you will be missed!
Sheree RoserSuch a beautiful and inspiring tribute… thank you for sharing
Kevin PortsmouthWell said Lukey and commiserations to you and Lizzy…good innings Henry, I’m sure you have left an amazing legacy.
Cameron MossI’m sorry to hear…. great man Tom…. my condolences to all the family… I didn’t know and all my thoughts are with the Stone family… may he rest in peace….
Helen V WrightGod bless. We are thinking of you & the whole family. We know what’s it’s like to loose a loved one suddenly. You are in our Heart’s thoughts & prayers at this time ????????????
Warren Woz GiffinBeautiful and heartfelt words Lukey. Sincere condolences to Lizzy and the family. Big LOVE and hugs, Woz.
Gina VarrassoCondolences to the family! May he rest in peace!
Yvonne DaviesA beautiful memorial Luke! Condolences to you all…. xxxx
Helen MariaYour welcome sounds like he was a real cool man. Plus I got to know a lot of the old bomber pilots over the years they were all top guys. As I own a Ww11 Avro Anson bomber I loved all their stories and a lot of respect for them. They are last of the true Australians. R.I.P mate
Cher HagueWhat a beautiful tribute to a wonderful Australian,our country was built on men like you Tom Stone,thank you,we are grateful for your contribution to the nation and for your family values.Lest We Forget.
Terri BurnsSad news for you all Dont be sad that he has gone but be happy that he has been and made such a wonderful contribution to this country RIP dear comrade
Memorial located at: A Memorial plaque is located at the Bowral Police Station. This plaque was unveiled and dedicated by John Faye – Premier of NSW on 14 July 1992
Richard directing traffic in Bowral in the 1980’s
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Richard was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma on the 27/11/91 and worked up until close to his death.
He was married to Sandra and had four daughters…Karen, Susan, Kerrie-Lyn ( who is currently a serving Sgt at Bowral Police Station with 27 years service ) and Gina .
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Loved & missed every day
Sandra and your loving family
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May they both Rest in Eternal Peace.
REKO, Sandra Ann
Passed away surrounded by her family 22nd October, 2017.
Loving wife of Richard (Dec).
Dearly loved mother of Karen & Ian, Susan & David, Kerrie-Lyn and Gina.
A much loved grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister in law, aunty, great aunty and friend.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Sandra to be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Main Street Mittagong on Friday 27th October, 2017 Commencing at 2.00pm.
Interment will follow at Welby Cemetery.
02 4861 7351
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Dennis Charles MATTS
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Dennis Charles MATTS
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 30 October 1961
Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 June 1979
Sergeant – Retirement
Stations: ?, Eden – Lock Up Keeper, Orana District – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre October 1961? to 30 October 1996=35+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997
Born: 12 August 1941
Died on: Monday 12 June 2017
Age: 75
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 16 June 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Manna House Church, 8 Bellevue Street, South Nowra
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
JANUARY 1993: Sgt Dennis Matts destroys one of the fake photo-licences, used by an underage drinker to gain access to a hotel. Published in the Daily Liberal on 10 January 2014
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CUP: Maddy Jackson with her grandparents Dee and Dennis Matts at the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup visit to Terara Public.
THE Shoalhaven’s Melbourne Cup tour jumped from the starting barrier and raced towards the finishing line on Friday.
The tour of the golden cup started in the morning in Nowra’s Jelly Bean Park and people jockeyed for positions to get their photos taken with the $175 000 cup.
Racing fans, school children and interested passer-bys all took the chance to have a photo take with the iconic trophy.
Even the grandson of Etienne de Mestre, trainer of Archer who won the first Melbourne Cup in 1861, Mark de Mestre took the chance to have his photo taken with the cup.
Mr de Mestre said seeing the cup gives him and many others pleasure and excitement.The cup tour included stops Osborne Nursing home, a school, a pre-school and the Shoalhaven Business awards.
The funeral of Sergeant John Windsor at the Christ Church Cathedral.
THERE was a potent message from the funeral yesterday of popular former Grafton policeman Sgt John Windsor … get your skin checked regularly for skin cancers.
Sgt Windsor’s two daughters Alison and Jenny told a packed Christ Church Cathedral their father, a devoted and loving family man, had died after a long battle with melanoma.
“We urge you all to see a doctor and get your skin checked,” they told the congregation.
They described their father as a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life, someone who didn’t like crowds and never wanted to be the centre of attention.
“He was dedicated to his friends, his family and work,” they said.
“He always had a friendly g’day.”
They said he was a man of limited fashion sense, who wore trademark check shirts for 30 years and an Akubra hat, and loved to travel – with a particular fascination for Queensland.
He also had a deep appreciation of food and a soft spot for animals.
“He was a gentle soul who lived his life with integrity and honour,” they said.
Many of his former colleagues in the NSW Police Force, including many who are now retired, attended yesterday’s service and spoke of his dedication to serving people.
Coffs Clarence Local Area Police Commander Mark Holahan said that when he first arrived at the Grafton Police Station as a young constable in 1987, Sgt Windsor was a calming influence.
“He retired on January 9, 2009, having spent 37 years and 162 days in the service of New South Wales,” he said.
“Rest in peace, old friend, you have served your community to the best of your ability. Vale John Windsor.”
Another of his former colleagues, Senior Sergeant Chris Tuite, gave a list of words to describe Sgt Windsor.
He said he was loving, particularly of his two daughters and wife Margaret, his father Keith and the police.
“He loved coming to work and you could set your clock by him,” he said.
He was kind and never had a harsh word against anyone.
He was respectful and showed this with his dealings with his superiors and women.
And he was generous.
“He was always a gentleman in the true definition of the word,” Sen Sgt Tuite said.
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 12 April 1955
Constable – appointed 12 April 1956
Constable 1st Class – appointed 12 April 1961 whilst stationed at Ingleburn
Senior Constable – appointed 12 April 1966 whilst stationed at Ingleburn
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 13 December 1970 whilst stationed at Ingleburn
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 5 July 1978 whilst stationed at Ingleburn
Senior Sergeant – appointed 1 August 1981 whilst stationed at Ingleburn & takes Optional Retirement whilst at Liverpool.
Stations: Worked General Duties his entire service:
Liverpool ( 22 Division – Pro. Constable from 9 May 1955 ),
Ingleburn ( 35 Division – from 21 July 1960 ),
Campbelltown ( 35 Division – from 29 January 1971 ),
Ingleburn ( 22 Division from 3 July 1977 ),
Cabramatta ( 34 Division from 18 June 1978 ),
Ingleburn ( 22 Division – from 28 January 1979 as O.I.C. ),
Fairfield ( 34 Division – from 27 September 1981 ) –
Liverpool – Retirement
Service: From? ? Pre April 1955? to 1 April 1988=33+years Service
Awards: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – awarded 20 February 1978
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Commended for his part played in fighting the disastrous bush fires which occurred in the County of Cumberland during March, 1965. N.T.W. ALLAN, Commissioner of Police S23541/129 – 19 August 1965
Born: 14 November 1931
Died on: Tuesday 13 June 2017
Age: 85
Cause: ?
Event location: Campbelltown Hospital
Event date: Tuesday 13 June 2017 at Campbelltown Hospital
Funeral date: Wednesday 21 June 2017 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington , South Chapel
Buried at: Forest Lawn Cemetery
Memorial located at: ?
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Norm was already married when he joined the NSW Police Force.
Description: 5′ 11″ tall, 11 stone 9 lb, “Blue” eyes with brown hair & fair complexion. Prior to joining NSW Police, he was a Grocery Traveller for 7.5 years and a shop assistant for 9 mths.
He qualified on General Duty utilities and light trucks from 9 June 1955 & Cycle Outfits on 4 May 1959.
Norman passed his Constable 1st Class examination on 24 June 1958 but failed his Sergeant 3rd Class exams 3 times from 1964 – 1966.
He completed the Sergeants’ Training Course # 1 of 1972.
He failed his first attempt at his Sergeant 1st Class exam but passed on the 12 May 1983. He also failed two attempts at his Inspectors examination in 1982 & 1983 & remained at the rank of Sergeant 1st Class.
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Thomas David GREGORY
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Thomas David GREGORY
aka David Thomas GREGORY
Late of Grose St, Parramatta
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Rank: Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Dundas, Parramatta, Parramatta Court House
Service: From ? ? 1921to ? ? 1953 = 32 years Service
In loving memory Dear husband Thomas David GREGORY Died 31st March 1962 Aged 68 years A loving wife & Mother Mildred Jane GREGORY Died 26th May 1972 Aged 59 years
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A former policeman, who drove the first ‘PD’ car ever used in Parramatta, died recently after nine years’ retirement from the force.
He was Constable First Class Thomas David Gregory ( 68 ) and he is survived by his wife and two married sons and daughters. Many senior police officers joined the guard of honour outside All Saints Church following the funeral service.
Constable Gregory, who served for many years in Parramatta and Dundas, retired from the force in 1953 after 32 years service.
Popular
A returned soldier from World War I, he was popular with children throughout the district for his care and attention while directing traffic at the city’s busiest intersections.
A former fellow – officer said yesterday that Constable Gregory was one of the most popular officers ever to serve in Parramatta. He said Const. Gregory was a familiar sight throughout the district driving a ‘bullnozed’ PD car in 1925.
Tributes
Const. Gregory was later transferred to duty in Parramatta Court House, and on his retirement, tributes to him were paid by Judges, Senior Counsel and other members of the Bar. His death came as a blow to the hundreds of people who knew him during his police service and since his retirement.
A long guard of honour of friends and former fellow officers stood in respect as the cortege left from his Grose Street home. Rev. O. Crawford conducted the service at All Saints Church, and later at the graveside in St. Paul’s cemetery, Carlingford.
Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 – 1950), Monday 22 June 1936, page 1
Wireless Patrol in Crash
Chase of Stolen Car
FENCE KNOCKED DOWN
Constable Gregory’s promptness and presence of mind averted what might have been a fatal crash In Church-street, Parramatta, early on Sunday morning, when a stolen car, travelling at over 70 miles an hour, swerved in front of the Parramatta Police wireless patrol car.
Constable Gregory, who was driving the wireless car, turned quickly to avoid a collision. A front tyre blew out and the car, getting into a broadside skid, ran on to the footpath,knocked down a fence and finished up in a hedge.
The accident occurred after the two cars had crossed Lennox Bridge. The driver of the stolen car, who was accompanied by a man and a woman, swerved in front as the police drew abreast.
Despite the high speed at which it was travelling, the patrol car received relatively small damage. With Constable Gregory were Constable Tompkins ( operator ) and Detective Booth.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954) , Monday 9 March 1931, page 4
TWO MEN CHARGED
Fugitive Shot in Knee
SYDNEY Sunday.
When one of two men failed to stop after being challenged by the police in Sydney-road, Granville last night, Constable Gregory fired three shots, one of which struck a fugitive in the left knee. The man was conveyed to the Parramatta Hospital, and admitted. The other man made no attempt to escape when the police made their challenge. Subsequently both men were charged.
The police visited a house in Auburn and recovered £300 worth of property, alleged to have been stolen.
Thomas David Gregory was born in 1893 in the Queanbeyan district on NSW. Some sources, including his enlistment papers, state his name as David Thomas Gregory although birth and baptismal records give his name as Thomas David Gregory. His grandfather and father were rural workers at properties around Duntroon and Tharwa and Gregory is associated with Royalla, NSW where he too was a farm labourer.
Gregory enlisted in April 1916 with the 56th Battalion and joined his unit near Flers in France in February 1917. The 56th Battalion fought at Louverval and Bullecourt during April and May 1917. Gregory was gassed at Polygon Wood in Belgium in September 1917. He rejoined the 56th Battalion in June 1918 and was wounded three months later at Péronne on the Somme River where he was shot in the ankle, leg and forearm.
After the war, Gregory worked for a few months at the Royal Military College, Duntroon before applying for a Soldier Settlement block. In his application, he indicated he wanted to graze sheep, that he was single with no dependents and that he had £250 in capital.
Gregory was granted the lease on Woden Block 110D of 208 acres (84 hectares), one of the smallest blocks in the District of Woden. Jerrabomberra Avenue (now the Monaro Highway) boarded the block on the west and Narrabundah Lane on the north. The lease began on the 3rd April 1920 for 25 years at an annual rental of £50/10.
Plan of Woden Block 110D.
The Commonwealth never intended for anyone to be able to make a living from Woden Block 110D; Gregory certainly didn’t. He applied for an advance of £168/15 to buy 150 ewes as well as funds to build fences worth about £35. However, it seems that Gregory did not stock his block but sublet it, as he wrote in 1922, “for 2 years to Messrs Hardy and Reid.”
Google Maps image of area c2013 with Woden Block 110D boundary in red.
By 1922, Gregory had moved to Parramatta, NSW where he married and also joined the New South Wales Police Force. William Harris, a neighbour at Jerrabomberra, looked after the block on Gregory’s behalf. He held onto Woden Block 110D until May 1931 when he transferred it to another neighbour, Hector McIntosh, who in turn sold it to Hugh Read in 1934. Thomas Gregory retired from the NSW Police in 1953 as a Senior Constable and died on the 31st March 1962 in Parramatta.
