Fred may have also have lived, as a lad, at 19 Atchison St, Wollongong and worked at Wollongong Police Station or the Wollongong Police Boys Club.
In the South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus, dated Monday 4 October 1954, page 5, Constable Fred Pitchford is mentioned at a dance at Wollongong Police Boys’ Club Ball as having decorated the hall and attending the Ball with his wife ( no Christian name mentioned for her ).
In Illawarra Daily Mercury on Wednesday 11 April 1951, page 9, Mr & Mrs Fred Pitchford of Fernhill ( Wollongong ) are mentioned having a son & heir born at the Bulli Hospital on Friday – being named Keith Frederick Pitchford.
In the Illawarra Daily Mercury ( Wollongong ) on Monday 28 August 1950, page 12, a Fred Pitchford is mentioned ( no age ) as playing baseball at Stuart Park for Woonona.
A Fred Pitchford is also mentioned as an Usher at the wedding of a sister – Dorothea May Pitchford – of 19 Atchison St, Wollongong. Parents being Mr & Mrs. W. J. Pitchford of that address. This appears in the South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus on Friday 10 September 1943, page 9.
15 year old Fred was mentioned in the South Coast Times @ Wollongong Argus on Friday 17 May 1940 as being a 15 year old who fractured his left collarbone and sustained head injuries & a sprained left wrist, when he fell from a bicycle in Crown St, and being admitted to hospital.
From 1970 – 1993, Frederick William Pitchford of various addresses around Tathra, is mentioned in Government Gazette of NSW under the Fisheries and Oyster Farms Act, 1935, as owner of various oyster leases.
BIRTHDAY BOY: Sue Cotterill and Wendy Dunn help long-time Tathra resident Fred Pitchford celebrate his 92nd birthday on October 28 with family and friends.
A TATHRA man has been awarded the 20-year Police Medal, 28 years after he qualified.
Fred Pitchford was presented with his medal by Inspector Jason Edmunds at his home in Tathra last week.
The award was made after the New South Wales police decided to retrospectively recognise former sworn officers for their “diligent and ethical service”.
The medal is not given by virtue of long service, but on merit.
After working in Bega between 1968 and 1977 as a Second Class Sergeant (comparable to today’s Senior Sergeant) Mr Pitchford was discharged medically unfit from the force in 1980 and retired to Tathra.
Mr Pitchford had suffered severe ankle injuries that came from an accident after “arresting a couple of blokes” but mainly from kick-starting the old police Triumph motorbikes he rode.
Eventually, after nine operations on his ankle, doctors decided there was nothing further they could do and with complications arising, amputated his right leg below the knee.
At the presentation with family and friends, Mr Pitchford told of his experiences in Bega and the way policing then was completely different to today.
Mr Pitchford was in charge of the highway patrol and had 13 officers who were on the roads from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border.
There was one motorbike officer who was in Eden and lived in Wyndham, but the others were in cars and driving was not what it is now.
“For instance some of the roads were unmade and even the highways were nowhere near as good,” Mr Pitchford said.
“We drove Studebaker cars and then the Mini Cooper S, which really handled well on the winding roads.”
According to Mr Pitchford, the four men in Bega were very conscientious and drivers were certainly aware of their presence.
“They gave out between 200-250 tickets a month each,” he said.
Inspector Edmunds said it was an “absolute pleasure” to present Mr Pitchford with the medal.
“It is really important we don’t forget our history,” he said.
“And that we recognise the importance of all those years Fred served on behalf of the local community.”
After receiving the medal Mr Pitchford said it didn’t matter that it came 28 years after retirement, it was “just good to have it”.
“I always worked as well as I could so I am absolutely thrilled,” he said.
“It’s good to know they still think about the old fellas.”
Yet another wedding anniversary, their 54th, for Fred and Raynor Pitchford of Tathra and they celebrated it together at the Harbourmaster on a balmy evening.
Fred has a broken foot, but it is not as bad as it sounds!
With a “gammy” leg made partly of a plaster compound, Fred has to go downstairs backwards!
As he was performing this ritual recently he missed a step and broke his foot – the “gammy” one!
So it is not as bad as it sounds and Fred is still laughing.
For the record, before joining the police force from which, of course, he is retired, Fred was a menswear salesman with the Sykes family at Wollongong.
Legs on show
Talking of legs, there we were three of us blocking the footpath of Carp Street with only four legs between us!
How come, you ask?
Well, there was Fred Pitchford minus most of one leg, Chrissy Farrow minus more than half of one leg and resplendent in her comfy scooter and yours truly, fortunately with two legs!
And all as happy as sandpipers as pedestrians weaved around us, all with happy greetings.
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 23 January 1978 ( aged 20 years & 15 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1978 ( aged 20 years, 2 months, 26 days )
Does NOT appear in the 1988 Stud Book.
Final Rank = ?
Stations: ?, Gladesville ( 1980s ), Albury,
Service: From? ? pre April 1978 to? ? pre 1988? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Wednesday 8 January 1958
Died on: Wednesday 9 November 2016
Age: 58 years, 10 months, 1 day
Cause: Heart attack
Funeral date: ?TBA
Funeral location: ?TBA
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?
Class 158C – Redfern Police Academy Back Row: R.S. HANSEN, T. HAYWARD, P.A. HARRIS, D.W. HODSON, ALLAN R. GROGAN, P.F.J. HERRING, K.R. HAIGH, MARTIN P. KILLEN # 17965 ( son of FRANK ), M.W. KEENE, P.J. HAYNE Middle Row: W.E. ( WAYNE ) JOHNSON, G.L. GRUMLEY, OWEN I. JENNINGS ( RIP ), T.R. HILL, S.S. HORDEN, B.J. HAYLOCK, P.M. HOPPER, C.R. GREENTREE, J. JOBSON Front Row: P.R.( DUTCHY ) HOLLAND, David L. JOACHIM ( R.I.P. ), R.C. HOWARD, T.R. HANSON, L.J. DAVEY, M. HUMPHRIES, L.I. JONES, A.J. HAMILSTON, P.A. KENNEDY, B.J. GRIMALDI
Eternal safe riding
OWEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
********VALE OWEN JENNINGS BLA******
This is a modified post from another FB Page
and penned by Michael Turek Nation VP Blue Liners Australia
It is with the heaviest heart that I inform the group that Blue Liners Australia Member Owen Jennings passed away last night. Owen was staying at a motel in Albury in anticipation of meeting the rest of us for breakfast tomorrow morning prior to our 2 day ride over the Vic Alps to Dartmouth via Lakes Entrance.
Last night Owen experienced chest pains and dialled triple zero. When the ambulance arrived he was in cardiac arrest and they were unable to save him.
Thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to all his family and friends at this very sad time.
As soon as I am advised of funeral details I will pass them on.
Apologies to the few I tried to contact personally without success before posting here.
RIP mate
Brian Robert MURPHY
| 21/11/2016
Brian Robert MURPHY
aka Murph
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class 224
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 6644
Regd. # 23279
Rank: Commence Training at Goulburn Police Academy on 10 November 1986 ( aged 31 years, 10 months, 5 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 6 February 1987 ( aged 32 years, 1 month, 1 day )
Constable – appointed 6 February 1988
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: Only stationed at Albury – Intelligence Office – death
Service: From 10 November 1986to 7 November 2016=19+years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Wednesday 5 January 1955
Died on: Monday 7 November 2016
Age: 61 years, 10 months, 2 days
Cause: Short illness
Event location: Albury Base Hospital, NSW
Funeral date: Thursday 10 November 2016 @ 2pm
Funeral location: the Chapel, John Hossack Funeral Services, 435 Wilson St, Albury, NSW
Buried at: Cremated – Ashes with family
Memorial at: ?
Murray River RFPA and Murray River Police District have been working together for some time to establish a memorial to commemorate officers who passed whilst serving. Today ( Police Remembrance Day – 29 September 2021 ) the Virtual Dedication Ceremony was held and the plaque unveiled in Albury Police Station Conference Room in the Church. Many thanks to Supt Paul Smith APM MRPD, Commander & Paul Cole, Assistant Secretary, MR RFPA for their work together to bring about this outcome. We will remember them. Lest we forget.
BRIAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Awards: M.I.D. ( Mentioned in Despatches) NCA ( No Citation Available ) Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 21 June 1945 Page 1353, position 54
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Awards: King’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air – granted 1 January 1945
Queen’s Police Medal ( QPM ) – granted 11 June 1966
The Order of the British Empire – Commander ( Civil ) ( CBE(C)) – granted 1 January 1974
Born: Tuesday 26 May 1914 in Orange, NSW
Died on: Sunday 26 October 1980 in Terrigal, NSW ( his home )
Age: 66 years, 5 months, 0 days
Cause: Suicide – Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: Police Rugby League competition ( 1970 ) Fred Hanson Shield.
Former NSW Police Commissioner, Fred Hanson, gives an address in Sydney. Picture published 9 July 1986. SMH Picture by Staff
Our photograph shows Sgt Ellis Noack presenting the 1972 premiership Trophy to the then patron of the club, NSW Police Commissioner, Fred Hanson.
The Original 1946 NSW Police Flight or “Flying Squad” with the Avro “Nemesis”. Two future NSW Police Commissioners are here: (from left to right) Senior Constable M.T. Wood (Commissioner 1977-79), Constables H.D.Johnson and D.Paul. Flight Commander, Sgt. F.J. Hanson (Commissioner 1972-1976), Detective S/C V.Murphy and Constables E.D. Baldwin and F.E. Hyland.
FRED 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.
Frederick Hanson was born the eldest of four children to Ernest Frederick Hanson and Vera Marie Hanson. He did not remain in Orange for long before moving to Burwood where he was educated at the Christian Brother’s Saint Mary’s Boy’s School. He became a jeweller’s assistant before being hired as a porter with the New South Wales Government Railways. Hanson joined the New South Wales Police on 7 September 1936 at the age of 22 and the next year was posted to Broken Hill where, in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, he married Carole Louise Whitehall with Catholic rites on 9 November 1938. In 1940 Hanson was transferred to plain clothes duties.[1]
Military service
Hanson served in the Citizen Air Force from 1932 to 1936 and obtained a private pilot licence in 1939. On 31 January 1942 he was transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force. Commissioned on 14 January 1943, Hanson served as a pilot in Britain, the Middle East and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and was mentioned in despatches. On 30 January 1946 he was demobilized as acting squadron leader and returned to the police.[1]
Policing career
Hanson was promoted to the rank of Constable (first class) while on active service and briefly posted to the vice squad before being transferred to the police air wing as Sergeant (third class).
Such rapid advancement in an organization which was committed to seniority based promotion resulted in a number of appeals. The first appeal was rejected and the remainder were withdrawn which allowed Hanson to overtake more than a thousand other police on the seniority list. After this he became known as ‘Slippery’.
The air wing was disbanded in 1950 and Hanson then moved to the new Number 21 Mobile Division.
He returned to Broken Hill in 1953 and was promoted to Sergeant (first class) in 1955.
Hanson served as an Inspector (third class) and also officer in charge at Bega (1959–62) and Wollongong (1962–64) before moving to the Metropolitan Police District as a Superintendent (third class).
After attendance at the Australian Police College in 1963, Hanson rose to Superintendent (first class) and Assistant Metropolitan Superintendent in 1967.[1]
Hanson was appointed Assistant Commissioner in 1968, Deputy Commissioner on 14 January 1972 and Commissioner on 15 November 1972.
That year he also attended the general assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization at Frankfurt, Germany.
In 1974 he visited the Australian police contingent at Cyprus.
While Commissioner Hanson introduced merit rating, abolished seniority in executive promotions and also established the crime intelligence unit.
By objecting to New South Wales Police Association attempts to gain greater access to the Industrial Commission of New South Wales he sparked contention.
Hanson gained widespread support in 1975 when he initiated aggressive street patrols to counter hoodlum activity, however he failed to control illegal gambling which was to become a major public issue.
In 1976 Hanson sued the then Australian Broadcasting Commission for defamation when it had been suggested that he had a financial interest in an illegal casino situated at Gosford; the case was later settled out of court.[1]
Retirement
Pressured to resign after adverse publicity, he delayed doing so until he was replaced in 1976 by his preferred successor and air wing colleagueMervyn Wood.
Further allegations of corruption were made against Hanson in the 1980s.
Hanson was a modest however humorous man, he kept his family life extremely private. He was a noted practical joker and esteemed by his subordinates for his genuine interest in their welfare, his readiness to delegate responsibility and his unwillingness to be hindered by red tape.
Survived by his wife, Hanson died from carbon monoxide poisoning by inhalation on the night of 25 to 26 October 1980 at his Terrigal home; the Coroner dispensed with an inquest and Hanson was cremated.[1]
Corruption allegations
There were persistent allegations about Hanson’s involvement in organised crime, and was repeatedly claimed that he corruptly received payments from criminals and that he was the part-owner of an illegal casino at Gosford, in which former detective Ray “Gunner” Kelly is also alleged to have had an interest.
Hanson featured prominently in The Prince and the Premier, the 1985 book by investigative journalist David Hickie, which canvassed allegations of corruption against senior NSW government officials, including Premier Robert Askin and senior police including Norman Allan, Hanson and Merv Wood.
Hickie specifically named both Allan and Hanson as corrupt, stating that they knowingly allowed illegal casinos and illegal SP (off-track) betting to flourish in NSW. Citing an “impeccable” and highly placed source within the illegal gaming empire established by Perc Galea, Hickie alleged that Askin and his police commissioners, Allan and Hanson, were paid bribes amounting to A$100,000 per year from 1967 until Askin’s retirement.[2]
Another of Hickie’s informants, a former croupier at Galea’s Double Bay Bridge Club, claimed that A$5000 per week from the club was paid in bribes to Hanson and Askin.[3] Hickie also notes that Hanson was among the mourners at Galea’s funeral in 1976.[4]
In 1979John Hatton, an independent politician claimed in the New South Wales Parliament that Askin and Hanson knew of and may have even encouraged the penetration of Australian crime by “overseas mobsters, gangsters and the Mafia“.[citation needed]
Today was the funeral for Sgt Stephen BUTLER (Ret) at Palmdale of the Central Coast. Was estimated that 400 were in attendance many of whom were retired members. The family were most appreciative Thank you
Cook LazSorry I couldn’t get down there for Harry’s funeral. Hope to get down pre-Christmas and catch up with the lads. RIP Harry.
HOLLINS:
The Funeral Service for Snr Constable Ian Hollins of WA Police will be held in the Police Academy Chapel Joondalup commencing at 2pm on WEDNESDAY (2.11.2016). The family request all wear blue.
A private Cremation will take place at a later time.
Our hearts go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Member Ian Hollins, who sadly lost his battle with melanoma.
As the sun surely sets: dawn will see it arise, for service, above self, demands its own prize.
You have fought the good fight: life’s race has been run, and peace, your reward, for eternity begun.
And we that are left, shall never forget, rest in peace friend and colleague, for the sun has now set. We will remember. Hasten the dawn.
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Ian HOLLINS
HOLLINS (Ian):
A Pop, Father, Son and Husband too
A serving officer of our country who we lost too soon
The smile, the giggle and the cheeky attitude
Are only a few of the many ways we will remember you
We saw the suffering and we felt the pain
We fought along side you each and every day
As time went on you began to fade away
But inside all of us your memory remains
Although our hearts ache and our souls bleed
Your legacy lives on in all of us and your spirit is free
We love you now and will forever
Your life is and always will be treasured
So watch over us for now and we will see you again soon
We’ll carry you with us in all that we do.
Love always Shaz, Courts, Ryles, Brycey and Shaelz
HOLLINS (Ian):
Dearly loved son and brother of Des (dec), Cynthia and Bruce, Lynda, Denise and their families.
Fly like an eagle Ian, love and miss you.
So happy you are free of pain.Funeral Director Info
Published in The West Australian on Oct. 29, 2016
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
My beautiful big brother and uncle Ian. you left such a hole inside me that will never be filled. I love you always and ever.
Thank you for being my big brother. Until we see each other again xxxxxxx
~
Kayla Hollins,
Perth, Western Australia
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
RIP Ian Hollins PD7201.
The bloke with a smoke and a can ‘a’ coke.
With both in hand there he would stand resilient- under the vehicle awning of Karratha cop shop.
Bloody Legend.
~
Matt Lunny,
Alkimos, Western Australia
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
May you forever Rest In Peace.
https://police.freom.com/ian-hollins/
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
HOLLINS (Ian):
Rest in peace valued friend and colleague, sadly missed by all who knew and served with him. Deepest condolences to Sharon and family. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Members, Directors and Staff WA Police Union.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
HOLLINS (Ian ): Staff of the Mid West-Gascoyne District Police extend their condolences to Sharon and family on the passing of Ian.
Ian worked in Geraldton Nov 1999 to Feb 2005 he will be remembered fondly by all who new him R.I.P.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 31 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian Desmond): The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague Ian Hollins Registered Number 7201. Deepest sympathy to all of his loved ones.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 29 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian ): To Sharon and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Ian. A loyal friend and work mate.
RIP.
Gary and Vicki
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 31 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian):
To Sharon, Courtney, Ryleigh, Bryce and Shaelyn, our thoughts are with you all on the sad loss of your beloved Ian. Love Aunty Shirl, Uncle Dave, Jo and Tim, Amanda and Matt, and families.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 31 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian ): If our love could have saved you, you would never have died.
You were taken from us far too soon, but the wonderful memories of our times together will bring comfort to us all.
Our heartfelt deepest sympathy to our Sister and Aunty Shaz, Nieces, Nephew and Cousins, Courtney, Ryleigh, Bryce and Shaelyn.
Love Always, Michelle, Stuart, Olivia and Jasmine.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 31 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian):
To Sharon, Courts – Ryles, Bryce and Shaelz.
Still hard to accept the loss of our son-in-law, your grief is shared by us. He was always happy to see us, Ian will be missed. Pain free now. Mum and Dad (Nan, Pop)
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 31 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian):
My heartfelt sympathy to Sharon and family on your sad loss.
Love Nana
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 31 October 2016
HOLLINS (Ian):Dearly loved son and brother of Des (dec), Cynthia and Bruce, Lynda, Denise, Kayla, Jeannette, Louise and their families.
Fly like an eagle Ian, love and miss you. So happy you are free of pain.
My dad’s name is Ian Hollins and he has been a police officer for 30 years. He is a loving father of 4, husband, son, brother, uncle and poppy to 2 beautiful little girls. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. This is his story. Early last year, my dad had a small mole on his hip that had never been a concern in the past and i doubt he even knew was there. He walked through a door and bumped the mole. It immediately grew to 12cm in diameter. Dad ignored the pain and continued to work through it for months. My mum had noticed the mole leaking and could see that it was making my dad very uncomfortable. But instead of going to the dr, my dad worked through the pain and got on with his job. By this stage simple things and getting out of the police car and wearing a gun belt were excruciating. Yet he continued.. The pain became too much to handle so my dad drove himself down to the emergency room at Nickol Bay Hospital in Karratha. The drs took one look at him, took a scan, and delivered the news to my dad. It was in fact an aggressive melanoma that had spread to the lymph nodes, lung and ribcage. My dad was diagnosed with melanoma in October 2015 at 49 years of age. We knew it was going to be a long and difficult road, especially living in Karratha! The police department transferred my dad to Lancelin WA to be closer to medical help and to his family. My darling mum had to leave her job to help look after my dad. Since october he has had 2 major surgeries, treatments, countless appointments, scans and tests and he is still fighting. It wasn’t until he had a seizure in june 2016 we then realised that the melanoma had spread to his brain. Another major bump in the road but we will continue to fight! So i am starting up this go fund me page to help out my parents with travel, appointment costs, treatments, medicines and accommodation for the family if things become very hard. Money should be the last thing they need to stress about and i feel this will help my dad along his way and get him the best treatment possible! We are refusing to give up on him. Thank you to all of our family and friends. You have all been so wonderful and we are incredibly lucky to have you. My dad is a brave wonderful man and is an asset to the police department and to the community. Please help us fight!
Update 1
3 months ago
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To everyone that has donated, We are ever so grateful and this has absolutely filled our hearts with love and hope! Love the Hollins Family xx
Update 2
2 months ago
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Hey everyone! Just an update on my dad! He will be having his last radiation treatment next monday! The radiotherapy makes him very tired and a little light headed but apart from that he is doing ok. Time to work on getting his strength back and putting on the weight he has lost. Thankyou all for your donations and kind wishes. He will beat this. Love from Courtney xx
Update 3
1 month ago
Hey guys! I know a lot of you have been asking me how dad has been going so i thought i would update everyone at once. For the last couple of weeks dad has been very sick and lethargic. We decided to take him to joondalup hospital last Sunday where we waited 7 hours in emergency! Poor dad was very frail which was heartbreaking for us to see as we are used to this big strong cop! They finally got him through and tried taking some blood which was nearly impossible with him being as dehydrated as he was. Tests come back and yes it was severe dehydration. Dad spent 4 nights in hospital. A couple of drs delivered the same news “ian we can’t do anything else for you” which is bullshit. Dad is out of hospital now looking better! We WILL keep fighting and trying everything!! No one can tell us otherwise. HOLLINS blood is strong ❤
Update 4
1 month ago
My father’s day present to dad was a ticket to the Eagles prelim final tonight! From as long as i can remember, dad has been a die hard eagles fan and not once has had the chance to go to a live game. I remember when i was young, rolling my eyes as he swore and screamed at the tv during a game. Definitely a passionate fan! Have the best night dad!! This will give him the boost he needs❤ thankfully he is having a good day:)
Update 5
1 month ago
Hey everyone! Once again thank you for the shares and donations! I’m boosting this post as we have more plans in place. Its really up to us now to cure dad as the dr has said there is nothing else they can do. (Which is typical) We WILL NOT give up and there will be a way we can help him. ❤ #fightingforian
Update 6
1 month ago
So here’s the latest news on dad for everyone who has been asking:)
Dad’s radiologist, Professor Spry has started more radiation on the new tumours that have appeared around dads original operation site. Professor sounds confident that this will fix them quick.This means that dad is back at the Genesis Cancer lodge where the wonderful Jo and Ron will look after dad. The immunotherapy treatments have failed and the last round put dad in hospital and nearly killed him so we are sticking to the radiation and alternative medicines
Dad is in a massive amount of pain which affects him for long car rides and sitting in general but the radiation should start to reduce the tumours right away! Dad has his good days and terrible ones but everyone’s positivity is giving him the boost to keep fighting! We will try everything because this man is special. Thank you again to everyone. Love from the Hollins family❤
Update 7
8 days ago
Last Wednesday dad took a turn for the worse. We had to call the ambo to take him from lancelin to joondalup hospital. Dad was dehydrated and in absolute agony. He’s back at home since yesterday everyone is keeping a close eye on him. I would share the recent photos of his tumours all over his lower back but the pictures are quite shocking. Dad cries with pain and it breaks our heart because we wish we could do more. The doctors have given up hope but we NEVER will! Miracles happen everyday. ❤
Update 8
5 days ago ( Thursday 27 September 2016 )
This is an update to everyone who has helped with love, positive vibes and donations to my dad’s fund. I want to thank you on behalf of my dad and the family. This fund helped take the stress of dad in his final months. Love to you all.
1:15pm today we lost our beautiful, strong brave father. He fought so hard until his last breath. He knew we were by his side and he waited to say goodbye to every single one of his loved ones. I have never ever been so proud of one man like I was my dad. We fought for him but his time was up. He will remain in our hearts and through the hearts of the thousands of people he fought for. While our hearts are broken his memory will remain for as long as we will. We love you dad. We will make you so proud dad. See you on the other side and don’t worry about mum…we will take care of her❤
To everyone who has donated thank you so much, sometimes we set goals all in hope that we can get somewhere close. In just one day we’ve almost reached our goal. You are all so wonderful, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity Xxx
Kayla D Hollins
3 months ago
Absolutely amazing to see such support and love for my brother. Ty to each of you. Xxxxxxxxx
Jeannette Baxter
3 months ago
I can’t believe the goal has almost been reached! What an amazing bunch of people xxx
Anna Paccani
4 days ago
Oh Courtney – such sad news to hear. It surely was a pleasure having known Ian – even for the short time he was here in Lano. I suppose we can only take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain. From all of us at the Hardware, accept and pass on our heartfelt condolences – and huge hugs to all the family.
Nellster Nellster
5 days ago
Huge condolences to Shaz and kids. A fantastic wonderful loving and caring man. He will be sadly missed by many….
Sylvia Eaton
5 days ago
I have just been told by my son that Ian passed away ……Terry and I got to know Ian and Sharon and the kids when they lived in Cunderdin a very long time ago you were a fantastic farther and a fantastic friend you became our sons godfather . I cannot believe or understand why this horrible disease takes such wonderful and brave people away from us ..you will always be remembered by me and my son terry I am so sorry for your lose Sharon your always be in my heart
Kylie Day
3 months ago
So sorry to hear the news . Stay strong guys , you have an amazing family Ian ,and a load of support , thinking of you x
Lisa Phillips
3 months ago
So sorry to hear the sad news, I knew your mum and dad when they lived in Margaret River, we were all close friends but lost contact when they left town. Good luck and best wishes to Ian and to you all 🙂
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Jeffrey William John BROWN
| 21/11/2016
Jeffrey William John BROWN
aka Jeff, Browny
New South Wales Police Force
Academy Class 225 of 1987
Regd. # 23562
Rank: Probationary Constable – attested 27 March 1987
Constable – appointed 27 March 1988
Senior Constable – retirement
Stations: ?, Central Police Station – 1987
Traffic Branch –
City of Sydney 1990 – 1994
Kings Cross – General Duties 1996 – 1997
Darlinghurst 1997 – 1997
South Region Dog Squad ( State Protection Unit ) 1997 – 2000
In 2000 the regional dog units were combined into the one NSW Police Dog Squad with HQ being at Menai.
NSW Police Dog Squad, Menai 2000 – 2011. Dog 17
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14 years with the Dog Squad, 1997 – 2011.
His mate ‘Shadow’ 1997 – 2003.
His mate ‘Buzz’ 2003 – 2009
Discharged, medically unfit, from the Dog Squad and New South Wales Police Force, September 2011.
Service: From pre 27 March 1987to 16 September 2011=24+years Service
Awards: National Police Service Medal
National Medal
NSW Police Distinguished & Ethical Medal with 20 year Clasp
Commissioners Unit Citation for Macquarie Fields Riot
Does NOT appear on Australian Honours system
Born: Wednesday 27 April 1966
Died on: Monday 31 October 2016 – a.m.
Age: 50 years, 6 months, 4 days
Cause: Heart attack at home
Funeral date: Friday 11 November 2016 @ 9.45am
Funeral location: Hurstville Entertainment Centre, 16 MacMahon St, Hurstville, NSW
Full Medals to be worn. Funeral will finish at 11.30am. “Debrief” will be held at Cronulla Leagues Club – downstairs. 461 Captain Cook Dr, Woolooware. Buy your own food and drinks.
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?
Jeff and his partner Amy. Jeff texted this photo last night to a few friends. He and Amy were engaged on Saturday 29 October 2016 and he is looking the happiest he has looked for a long time. Jeff, you will be sorely missed by many, many people. Close family, extended family, police family and the hundreds of others whose faces you always brought a smile to. Cheers buddy.
Jeff on the Wall to Wall Ride of Remembrance
Jeff and his mate ‘Shadow’
JEFF is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location:
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Our deepest condolences to the family, fiancée and son, William ( only 2 years old ) on the loss of Browny. Condolences also to Ashleigh ( 27 old ), Browny’s daughter from his first marriage and also to his granddaughter – Natty ( Natasha ) – daughter to Ashleigh. There has been nothing but praise for this man and who he was and what he stood for during his time with NSWPF.
5 May 2017
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Patch made up in memory of a great man, father and police officer. All proceeds go to Jeff’s Fiancé Amy and young son William. Patch made up in memory of a great man, father and police officer. $22 per patch includes postage. Orders through Roger Mayer. rumdog1@bigpond.net.au Thank you for your support. I like to think the brotherhood is still out there and we look after those that looked after us.
Jeff Brown with PD Shadow ( front left )
Sudden death: Couple’s happiness snatched away in a heartbeat
LIA HARRIS, CRIME REPORTER, The Sunday Telegraph
Amy Turbill’s world came crashing down when fiancé Jeff Brown died. Picture: Supplied
IT was meant to be the happiest weekend of their lives — a surprise engagement followed by a celebration with family and friends.
But by the next day Jeff Brown was dead, leaving behind a devastated Amy Turbill and the couple’s two-year-old son William.
“In 48 hours I went from thinking we were going to be planning a wedding to planning his funeral. It was surreal,” Ms Turbill, 38, said.
“All the dreams you have for each other are suddenly gone.”
Celebrating William’s first birthday.
Jeff, Amy and William in Fiji.
Mr Brown, a decorated and well-respected former NSW police officer, died suddenly in his sleep from heart failure in the early hours of October 31, less than two days after proposing to his partner on a surprise getaway on the NSW south coast.
The pair had been staying at a Bannisters Beach resort at Mollymook when Mr Brown popped the question beside the pool, presenting his overwhelmed fiancee with a spectacular diamond engagement ring.
“He took me away for the weekend and wouldn’t tell me where we were going,” Ms Turbill said. “He never did things in halves, so of course the ring is huge.”
The 50-year-old, known as “Browny” to his mates, retired from the force for medical reasons in 2011 after 25 years as a police officer, including 16 years as a general purpose dog squad officer, where he was on the front line of the Cronulla and Macquarie Fields riots in 2005.
Jeff Brown was on the front line at the Macquarie Fields riots. Picture: Noel Kessel
Ms Turbill, also a former NSW police officer who met her fiancee on the job, said he was “larger than life”.
“He was so brave. You have to be brave in the dog squad but he was the first person to stand up and be in front,” she said.
“So many people have said to me the Macquarie Field riots was one of the scariest things they went through, but when he stood in front of them, they never felt safer, because he was there. His proudest achievement was his dogs.
“He trained them so well and cared for them so much.”
Jeff Brown spent 16 years in Dog Squad.
Ms Turbill said Mr Brown had two police dogs throughout his career, including veteran dog Buzz, who retired with his handler and still lives at their Engadine home.
Before Mr Brown’s early retirement he had also trained a new dog named Chuck, which went on to help track down double murderer Malcolm Naden with his new handler Luke Warburton in 2012.
But Ms Turbill said when he was off duty, Mr Brown was just a loveable larrikin, a keen surfer, an avid sports fan and a devoted father to their young son and Mr Brown’s 27-year-old daughter Ashleigh.
“He was such a special person, everyone who met him just gravitated towards him,” Ms Turbill said. “He had such a generous spirit and such a zest for life. And a wicked sense of humour.
“It blew my mind how many people he was genuinely friends with. There were close to 400 people at the funeral. I was always so proud to be with him.”
Despite the pair meeting at work in 2002 and forming a close friendship, they did not start dating until just over four years ago, before having their son in 2014.
They had planned to move to a property in Port Macquarie early next year before planning the wedding.
“He used to tease that it took him 10 years to get me to say yes to a date,” she said. “We had an amazing love. An intense love. A once-in-a-lifetime love. One that will last my lifetime.’
Rick joined the NSW Ambulance Service in his earlier career and worked from Ambulance Stations such as Randwick in the 1970’s and is described as a ” Wag ” and a Vietnam Veteran. He participated in Course 1 of the Paramedic Course with NSWAS.
Rick was a Paramedic with the NSW Ambulance Service and assisted in the training of Police Rescue Squad members in First Aid.
Rick left the NSWAS and joined the NSWPF, eventually moving into the Police Rescue Squad where his Paramedic training came in handy.
It has been reported that Rick had been ill for quite some time but you wouldn’t know it to look at him and he would never complain about his illness.
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Paul Gerard ZIEBARTH
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Paul Gerard ZIEBARTH
aka Zeibs
Queensland Police Force
Queensland Police Academy ” C ” Squad of 1984
Regd. # ?
Rank: Acting Chief Superintendent
Stations: ?, PSRT, SDCC, Beenleigh, South Brisbane District – death
Service: From? ? 1984to15 October 2016=31+years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 5 May 2000
Born: ?
Died on: Saturday 15 October 2016
Age: ? early 50’s
Cause: Heart attack
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Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?
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Passing of serving officer, South Brisbane District
QPS Media on Oct 15, 2016 @ 6:30pm
It is with much sadness and great regret that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth from South Brisbane District.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth passed away unexpectedly earlier today. He was not on duty at the time.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth was a well respected officer who dedicated his life to serving the community and had over thirty-one years of distinguished service to the people of Queensland.
The condolences of the entire police family are with the Acting Chief Superintendent’s family and loved ones at this sad time.
‘Very well-known and very well-respected’: Acting Superintendent Paul Ziebarth.
THE Queensland Police Service is mourning one of its own after one of the state’s top cops died unexpectedly on Saturday.
Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth is believed to have suffered a massive heart attack at a Brisbane go-karting track yesterday morning and could not be revived.
Colleagues said Supt Ziebarth, aged in his early 50s, had complained of feeling unwell in recent weeks.
The career cop had spent more than 30 years in the Queensland Police Service.
He was serving as acting Chief Superintendent for the South Brisbane police district after a career which included stints as officer-in-charge of the Gold Coast police district, commanding events including Schoolies.
He is the second senior South Brisbane police officer to die suddenly of a heart attack this year. Inspector Rod Kemp died in February while on his way to his own retirement lunch.
Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd said Supt Ziebarth’s death was a great tragedy for his family and the QPS.
“He was very well-known and very well-respected in the QPS,’’ Mr Codd said.
It is with much sadness and great regret that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death of Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth from South Brisbane District.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, 15th October 2016. He was not on duty at the time.
He joined the Queensland Police Service in 1984 and was a well respected officer who dedicated his life to serving the community. He was a foundation member of the Public Safety Response Team and oversaw numerous significant events including Schoolies and the Gold Coast Motor Race. Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth had over thirty-one years of distinguished service to the people of Queensland.
The condolences of the entire police family are with the Acting Chief Superintendent’s family and loved ones at this sad time.
One of the Queensland Police Service’s top officers has died.
Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth from the South Brisbane District died from natural causes while off-duty on Saturday.
It is believed Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth, who was aged in his early 50s, died from a massive heart attack at a Brisbane go-karting track.
In a statement, Queensland Police said “Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth was a well respected officer who dedicated his life to serving the community and had over thirty-one years of distinguished service to the people of Queensland.”
“The condolences of the entire police family are with the Acting Chief Superintendent’s family and loved ones at this sad time.”
During his three decades of service, Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth had commanded several major police operations including Schoolies and the Gold Coast Motor Race.
In his role as Acting Chief Superintendent, Paul Ziebarth was three ranks below Commissioner Ian Stewart.
Acting Superintendent Paul Zeibarth suddenly passed away this afternoon.
Sometimes through my community work i come across people who are not afraid to think outside the square and more importantly willing to address tough issues with empathy.
Paul was one such man. An example of this was a program he introduced few years ago where he organised convicts of carjacking to go through a certificate course in Automotive and had them fix the cars of people who they stole from.
He was working with Islamic council of Queensland to organise a similar program for the youth who have had drug or other crime issues.
Our condolences to his family and loved ones. It’s a huge loss to Queensland police service and all our communities.
Gold Coast police district Superintendent Paul Ziebarth says crime has dropped 20 per cent in the past decade
Greg Stolz
The Courier-Mail
June 24, 201312:00AM
GOLD Coast crime is falling and Glitter Strip residents can sleep safe at night, senior police insist.
They also say police are “all over the bikies like a seagull on a hot chip”.
“The reality is sometimes different from the perception,” Gold Coast police district Superintendent Paul Ziebarth said. “Over the last 10 years, there’s been roughly a 20 per cent drop in crime across the board.
“While there is always going to be more crime than we’d like, the reality is that crime in many categories is less than half of what it was 10 years ago.
“People can feel safe in their beds.”
While overall crime in the South Eastern police region increased 11 per cent in 2011-12 against a state average of 6 per cent, the Gold Coast district recorded only a 1 per cent rise.
Senior police pointed out that most major crimes on the Coast, including the recent bikie incidents, were quickly solved.
“We’re locking up a lot of people, particularly for serious crime,” Chief Superintendent Steve Hollands said.
Since its formation in the wake of the 2011 slaying of police officer Damian Leeding, the Coast’s Major and Organised Crime Squad had arrested 320 offenders on 1026 charges, seized more than $1.2 million in cash and criminal assets, smashed 16 drug labs and taken dozens of guns off the streets.
Another taskforce targeting repeat property crime offenders had arrested 463 people on 2157 charges.
Since January last year, more than 400 bikies had been arrested on almost 1100 charges.
This week, police arrested nine Finks over the June 8 Coolangatta brawl and nabbed another 16 members in a traffic blitz targeting the gang’s Molendinar clubhouse.
“We can’t stop these groups from setting up here but we can certainly make it uncomfortable for them,” another Coast police superintendent, Ben Hanbidge, said.
New initiatives including a 15-member ‘mobile deployment squad’ to target crime hot spots would further boost the fight against Coast crime, the top cops said.
“There’s a lot of ill-informed comment from people who want to denigrate the Gold Coast image but it’s still a great, safe place to live,” Supt Ziebarth said.
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