George William BELL

| 26/01/2022

George William BELL

AKA ?

Late of South Nowra – formerly of Penrith, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – “possibly” Class # 061

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 2357

Regd. # 9334

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on “possibly” Monday 20 April 1959

Probationary Constable- appointed 1 June 1959 ( aged 27 years, 3 months, 26 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 June 1965

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 1 June 1969

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 May 1974

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 30 June 1984

Inspector – appointed 12 March 1986

Final Rank = Inspector

Stations: ?, OIC – Health & Welfare Section – Police Personnel Branch ( Inspector )( 1986 ), ?

Service: From ? April 1959 to ? ? 1990 = 31 years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

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

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 3/c )

Born: Saturday 6 February 1932

Died on: Thursday 9 September 2021

Age: 89 years, 7 months, 3 days

Cause: ?

Event location: Nowra Nursing Home, Nowra, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 20 September 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: ?

Live Streamed BUT I don’t have details

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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

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Anthony Veness

16 September 2021

It is with a great deal of sadness that we share with the Penrith Community, our much Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother, George William Bell, Passed away at his Nowra Nursing Home on Thursday 9th September ( 2021 ), with his Loving Son Simon by his side.

A lot of People will remember George as the Smiling Happy Gentleman, always full of life and very much involved in his Penrith Community.

George and his Wife Alison built one of the very first Homes in Cambridge Park in 1954 and is still treasured and loved by all of us to this day, being the epicentre of the Family, throughout Birthdays, Christmas celebrations, Weddings, and all manner of family occasions. It has seen a lot in its 67 years and will always be the Bell and Veness families spiritual Home.

Some may remember George in the Police Force in the 50’s and 60’s riding around on his Police bike handing out Tickets. He served with distinction in various Policing roles up till his retirement in 1990 and rose to the rank of Inspector.

He was also heavily involved with the Masonic Lodge, a place where he dedicated much of his time in the help of the needy, fundraising and caring for many of those people in the community not so fortunate.

Some may remember George as their Friendly Milkman in the 90’s, servicing much of Cambridge Park and Werrington areas as well as some of the Shops around town.

In his later years, George was no Stranger to his community, volunteering for Meals on wheels, and after some Health setbacks, threw his energy into keeping active and encouraging others with similar health problems to join him. He loved to keep his mind active and the local senior groups, particularly the Seniors Computer Club, found they had a great advocate in their ranks in George.

To us, his Family, he will always be Dad and Grandpa much Loved and truly missed.

His Funeral will be held on Monday the 20th of September at 11am as a live streamed event. We are sad that a proper tribute cannot be made for him at this time ( Covid19 ), but we will do the best with what we have given the current climate.

If anyone wishes to attend the Funeral on-line, please message the Family and we can provide you with a link.

Simon and Jenny Bell

Philippa and Anthony Veness

Tim Bell, Matthew Bell, Alison Bell, Jack Bell, and Noah Bell

Tayla Veness, Nick and Ellen Veness (and Grandpa’s first Great Grandchild on the way)

Bob and Barry Bell and families

(11) Penrith NSW Area Community Group | It is with a great deal of sadness that we share with the Penrith Community, our much Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother, George William… | Facebook

George was a member of the Free Masons.

George William BELL, George BELL, Inspector BELL, Sergeant BELL

George William BELL, George BELL, Inspector BELL, Sergeant BELL — George BELL – the Milk Man ( 1993 )

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

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Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.

In order to get my systems up and running again, I have invested $6k in a new computer system which is currently being built and I would expect that a lot of the notices I place on the system, will be devoid of a lot of information that I usually include; until my new system arrives and my databases and photos are transferred across.

This might not be completed until late February 2022.

Cal
26 January 2022

Joan Agnes STEADMAN

| 26/01/2022

Joan Agnes STEADMAN

AKA ?

Late of Westmead, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 094

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # Police Woman 0054

If Ranked via the Seniority system, Joan fell in between Registered numbers 10534 & 10535

“Never compromise your integrity or your femininity. You are a policewoman, not a policeman. Be true to yourself.”

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

Probationary Constable- appointed 25 February 1963 ( aged 27 years, 2 months, 13 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )( Worked in Plain Clothes but was NOT Designated )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 13 June 1985

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class & G.S.O.

Stations: ?, Parramatta ( 18 Division )( 1970s ), ?, Blacktown ( Sgt )( 27 Division ) – Resignation from NSWPF then G.S.O. at Merrylands Police Station

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years Service

Joan Resigned to care for her Dad and went back to ‘Policing’ as a civilian General Support Officer ( G.S.O. )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Joan Agnes STEADMAN, Joan STEADMAN

Awards: National Medal – granted 20 January 1981 ( Det Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989 ( Sgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989 ( Sgt )

Born: Thursday 12 December 1935

Died on: Sunday 8 August 2021

Age: 85 years, 7 months, 27 days

Cause: ?

Event location: Cabrini Nursing Home, 83 – 85 Amos St, Westmead, NSW 02 88369600

Event date: Sunday 8 August 2021

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals, Pennant Hills, NSW 02 9980 9935

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

JOAN 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.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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STEADMAN, Joan Agnus

08/08/2021

STEADMAN, Joan Agnus

Passed away peacefully at Cabrini Nursing Home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Aged 84 Years

Rest In Peace.

Date listed: 11/8/2021Publication: The Daily Telegraph

STEADMAN, Joan Agnus | Funeral Notices | Sydney | My Tributes

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

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Cal
25 January 2022

Barry Allan POLLARD

| 26/01/2022

Barry Allan POLLARD

AKA Bappa

Late of ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 088

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 10194

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 14 August 1961 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 25 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 30 October 1961 ( Aged 19 years, 8 months, 10 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 1 April 1971

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 February 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 30 September 1984

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant ?/ Class

Stations: ?, South District ( 1968 ), ?, Albury GDs ( Sgt )( 1982 – 1987 ), ?

Service: From 14 August 1961 to ? ? 1997? = 36 years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

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

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Sgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997 ( Sgt )

Born: Friday 20 February 1942

Died on: Monday 24 January 2022

Age: 79 years, 11 months, 4 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Thursday 3 February 2022 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Evergreen Chapel, Lester & Son Funeral Directors, 359 Wantigong St, Albury, NSW

LIVE STREAM: TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Lester & Son Funeral Directors, 359 Wantigong St, Albury, NSW

Buried at: ? TBA

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Deepest condolences to Robyn and their family.

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

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Cal
25 January 2022

Stephen Laurence RIDLEY

| 26/01/2022

Stephen Laurence RIDLEY

AKA Steve RIDLEY, Stephen RIDLEY, Riddles, Seagull

Late of Stanwell Park, NSW

Brother to NSWPF Member, Bob RIDLEY # 21763

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # Started with Class 119 ( who started on 12 May 1969 )

& was Sworn In with Class 126 ( who started on 22 February 1971 & Sworn In on 5 April 1971 )

NSW Police Cadet # 2484

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14597

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 12 May 1969 ( aged 17 years, 1 month, 5 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 7 April 1971 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 7 April 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 7 April 1976

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 7 April 1980

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 April 1988

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant ? /Class

Stations: Cadet Service: C.I.B. – Surry Hills – Fingerprints ( 12 May 1969 – 23 Nov. 1969 ), C.I.B. – Surry Hills – Reception Officer ( 24 Nov. 1969 – 17 May 1970 ), 13 Division – Station Duty ( 18 May 1970 – 22 Nov. 1970 ), 13 Division – Traffic Office ( 23 Nov. 1970 – 6 April 1971 ),

Sworn Member: Bankstown ( 19 Division )( ProCst ) – GDs ( 7 April 1971 – 3 April 1972 ), C.I.B. – Surry Hills – Criminal Records ( temporary )( 4 April 1972 – 12 Oct. 1972 ), C.I.B. – Surry Hills – Criminal Records ( Permanent )( 13 Oct. 1972 – 30 Jan. 1973 ), Central ( 1 Division ) – Fingerprints ( 31 Jan. 1973 – 19 Dec.1977 ), Training & Research – State Operations – Fingerprints ( 20 Dec. 1977 – 2 May 1987 ), Wollongong Crime Scene Unit – Fingerprints ( 3 May 1987 – 9 Aug. 1995 ) – Retirement

Service: From 12 May 1969 to 9 August 1995 = 26 years, 2 months, 28 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 43 years, 4 months, 2 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 26 years, 5 months, 13 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 March 1997 ( Former Sgt )

Born: Monday 7 April 1952

Died on: Saturday 22 January 2022

Age: 69 years, 9 months, 15 days

Cause: Cancer ( Type ? )

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 8 February 2022 @ noon

Funeral location: Olsens Funeral Home, 691 Princes Hwy, Sutherland, NSW 02 9545 3477

LIVE STREAM DETAILS: TBA

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Wake location: Heathcote Hotel, Princes Hwy, Heathcote, NSW

Wake date: Tuesday 8 February 2022 after Service

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Olsens Funeral Home, 691 Princes Hwy, Sutherland, NSW 02 9545 3477

Buried at: ? TBA

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

Stephen Laurence RIDLEY, Steve RIDLEY, Stephen RIDLEY

Stephen Laurence RIDLEY, Steve RIDLEY, Stephen RIDLEY, Steve RIDLEY, Seagull, Stephen RIDLEY, Riddles

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Bob Ridley

Sunday 23 January 2022

Early yesterday morning my dear big Brother Stephen Lawrence RIDLEY lost his battle with cancer.

A retired Police Officer who became one of the pioneers to modern fingerprint and crime scene investigation from Cadet Class 126.

He was also a great football player and total golf tragic and absolute larrikin.

You went too young mate a few months prior to your 70th birthday. You were my inspiration growing up and always looked out for me. I love you and will miss you.

Condolences to Steve’s wife – Bub Ridley, their daughter Teagon and grandchildren Sandon & Rae.

Bub and Riddles met through ‘work’. Bub’s was a Public Servant when they met.

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

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Cal
24 January 2022

Ronald Alwyn GREY

| 26/01/2022

Ronald Alwyn GREY AO DSO

AKA ?

Late of ? , Canberra, ACT, Australia

Australian Federal Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank: Commissioner – appointed ? February 1983

Final Rank = Commissioner

Stations: ?,

Service: From ? February 1983 to ? ? 1988 = 5 years Service

[blockquote]

AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Service name: Ronald Alwyn GREY

Service number: 57011

Rank: Major General

Unit Name: 7th Battalion. Royal Australian Regiment ( RAR )

Australian Staff Corps.

Date of birth: 2 July 1930

Place of birth: Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia

Date of intake:

Date of exit:

Total Days:

NS Training: ?

Conflicts: Indonesian Confrontation. 1962 – 1966

Vietnam. 1962 – 1975

National Service:

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Honours & Awards: Unit: Australian Staff Corps

Conflict: Indonesian Confrontation, 1962 – 1966

Rank: Major

London Gazette: 13 December 1966 – p 13461

Unit: 7th Battalion. Royal Australian Regiment

Conflict: Vietnam. 1962 – 1975

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

London Gazette: 21 December 1971, p 13968

Award: Mention in Despatches.

London Gazette: 13 December 1966 p 13461

Conflict / Operation: Indonesian Confrontation 1962 – 1966

Medals: None for display

[/blockquote]

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: Companion of the Distinguished Service Order ( Imperial ) – granted 21 December 1971 ( Lt Col )( 7 Royal Australian Regiment – Commanding in Vietnam )

National Medal – granted 14 July 1977 ( Brigadier )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 14 July 1977 ( Brigadier )

Officer of the Order of Australia ( AO ) – granted 26 January 1983 ( Major General )( for service to the Australian Army, particularly as Chief of Operations Army and as General Officer Commanding Field Force Command )

National Medal – granted 8 March 1984 ( Commissioner )

2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted 8 March 1984 ( Commissioner )

1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 14 December 1988 ( Commissioner )

2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted 14 December 1988 ( Commissioner )

Born: Wednesday 2 July 1930

Died on: Thursday 20 January 2022

Age: 91 years, 6 months, 18 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ? , Canberra, A.C.T., Australia

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

Ronald Alwyn GREY, Ron GREY

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

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Friday, 21 January 2022, Publish time: 4:22pm

The Australian Federal Police was today informed of the death of former Commissioner Major General Ronald Alwyn Grey AO DSO (Retd). Major General Grey was appointed as the second Commissioner of the AFP in February 1983 after a distinguished 35-year career in the Australian Defence Force.

Major General Grey played a significant role in expanding the AFP’s International Liaison Network from four to 12 countries during his tenure. The network now has AFP representatives in 33 countries and continues to play an important part in the AFP’s mission to combat serious organised crime.

Major General Grey endorsed a drive to modernise police methodology, with his term as Commissioner including the introduction of significant legislative reforms in the areas of telephone interceptions, proceeds of crime and cash transaction reports. The AFP undertook Operation Lavender during his tenure, a drug seizure that culminated in the arrest of 20 offenders in August 1985 and the dismantling of a major criminal enterprise involved in drug trafficking.

Major General Grey also led significant reforms in ACT Policing which resulted in reductions in property-related crime and the expansion of the Neighbourhood Watch program.

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said Major General Grey was critical in leading the early development of the AFP into the world-leading law enforcement agency it is today. He served five years as Commissioner during the organisation’s formative years.

“It was during his tenure that the AFP significantly expanded the number of officers in offshore liaison roles to better combat the criminal threats targeting our country, and his emphasis on the value of criminal intelligence to target organised crime is a legacy that continues to this day.

“The AFP and Australia owes Major General Grey a great deal of thanks for ensuring the safety of the community we live and work in.

“I extend our condolences to Major General Grey’s family at this sad time, but also our appreciation for everything he did for this country throughout his accomplished career.”

https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/afp-honours-former-commissioner

Ron Grey

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Ronald Alwyn Grey
Born	2 July 1930 Subiaco, Western Australia
Died	20 January 2022 (aged 91) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Australian Army
Years of service	1949–1983
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Field Forces Command (1980–83) 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1968–71)
Battles/wars	Korean War Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Vietnam War
Awards	Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Cross of Gallantry (Vietnam)
Relations	Jeffrey Grey (son)
Other work	Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (1983–88)

Major General Ronald Alwyn Grey, AO, DSO (2 July 1930 – 20 January 2022) was a senior Australian Army officer who served as Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (1983–88).

Military career

Grey served in the Australian Army from 1950 to 1983, attaining the rank of major general in 1978. During his career he served in Borneo, Korea, and Vietnam.^[1]

Grey was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished conduct in the Borneo Territories during the period 24 December 1965 to 23 June 1966.^[2]

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1971 for his role as the Commanding Officer of 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam,^[3] and was also awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.^[1]

He served as Chief of Operations – Army, and as General Officer Commanding Field Force Command in the early 1980s. For his service in these positions, Grey was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.^[4]

Commissioner, Australian Federal Police

Grey was the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police from 1983 to 1988.^[1]^[5]

Later career and death

In 1988, Grey was commissioned to undertake a review of the rescue services in New South Wales. The recommendations of his review were implemented by the New South Wales government in 1989.^[6]

Grey died on 20 January 2022, at the age of 91.^[7]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Grey

Gen R.A.Grey, DSO, MID

57011 Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Alwyn GREY

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Grey graduated from the Royal Military College on 12 December 1951 and was allotted to the Royal Australian Infantry. After a number of staff and regimental appointments both in Australia and overseas, he was appointed on 25 November 1968 as Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and arrived in Vietnam on 23 February 1970.

Lieutenant Colonel Grey has commanded his Battalion with distinction during its tour of duty in Vietnam. His tactical application together with his personal knowledge of the capacity of his officers, junior leaders and his soldiers, have enabled him to gain the maximum result from his force at all times.

From 3 August 1970 until 10 September 1970, Lieutenant Colonel Grey’s Battalion was engaged in Operation Cung Chung II in Southern Phuoc Tuy Province. Lieutenant Colonel Grey’s skilful and tenacious handling of the force in all areas allotted to him caused the enemy to lose control of the population centres in the 7th Battalion area.

Following a sub?unit contact on 30 December 1970, Lieutenant Colonel Grey rapidly redeployed elements of his force to cover probable enemy withdrawal routes. This timely action together with his knowledge of the enemy, the terrain and his force’s capabilities subsequently caused a major defeat to be inflicted on an enemy unit from which it is unlikely to recover for some time.

His tireless energy, devotion to duty, personal courage and tactical skill have shown him to be an outstanding Commander and his leadership of the Battalion has been in the highest tradition of his Regiment and the Australian Army.

Gen R.A.Grey, DSO, MID

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

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Cal
24 January 2022

John McKITTRICK

| 26/01/2022

John McKITTRICK

AKA ‘ The Black Prince ‘

Late of ?

May be related to J. J. McKITTRICK, NSWPF # 7297

Believe his brother was Paul McKITTRICK, NSWPF # 14834 who was stationed at Newtown

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ” possibly started with Class 042 ”

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 8136

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

Probationary Constable- appointed Wednesday 20 July 1955 ( aged 21 years, 11 months, 16 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 20 August 1965

Leading Senior Constable – appointed N/A

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 16 June 1970

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 20 February 1978

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant ?/c

Stations: ?, North Sydney STP Sgt 3/c , Manly, Frenchs Forest HWP Supervisor ( 1970s ), ?, 29 Division Supervisor, ?, Balmain ( 8 Division ) ( HWP ), ?, Mona Vale ( Stn Sgt ), ?

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours list for National Medals

Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct ( Imperial ) – Apprehended armed men – granted 19 July 1967 ( SenCon )

Born: Friday 4 August 1933

Died on: Friday 31 December 2021 ( New Years Eve )

Age: 88 years, 4 months, 27 days

Cause: ?

Event location: Port Macquarie, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 10 January 2022 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location: Innes Gardens Memorial Park, Philip Charley Dve, Port Macquarie, NSW

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: Mark G. Hammond Funeral Services, NSW

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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John McKittrick

Dave Whiteman

Admin

2 Jan 2022

Nth Beaches Retired & Former PolAssoc

Sad to report another 14/29 Division officer from the old days, John McKITTRICK, passed away in Port Macquarie on New Years Eve aged 88. Condolences to Larry and the family. R.I.P. John

Rebecca Caruana Bryant

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There’s so many beautiful comments here. Thanks everyone, very much. I know Dad touched so many lives. He was a legend for that.

Dad’s service

Monday Jan 10, 2:30pm

Innes Garden Memorial

Philip Charley Drive, Port Macquarie.

https://innesgardens.com.au/live-streaming/client/…

I’m certain there will be fireworks at the pearly gates tonight to welcome Dad home to glory. I’ve never known a more consistent Christian man, excited to meet his maker.

Dad was the most wonderful man, who lit up everyone’s life with his warmth and huge smile. I haven’t got enough words now. It’s so sad to have lost him today. We’ll all be together again in heaven Dad. Thanks for all the classic one liners you’ve left us with, we will always laugh and remember your sayings.

Of you go, “home to glory”.

R.I.P. John McKittrick

4.8.33-31.12.2021

John McKITTRICK

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

Cal
5 January 2022

Selwyn SMITH

| 26/01/2022

Selwyn SMITH – Doctor

AKA Sel

Late of ?

NSW Psychiatrist

A true “mate” to New South Wales Police Force members

Rank: Psychiatrist

Service: From ? ? 1942 to ? ? 2022 = ? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = December 2021

Time in Retirement: 1+ month

Awards: No find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? 1942

Died on: Tuesday 18 January 2022 during the early a.m. in his sleep

Age: 80 years

Selwyn SMITH

Cause: Cancer – Melanoma

Event location: Home – with family by his side during the early a.m.

Event date: Diagnosed in October 2021

Funeral date: Friday 21 January 2022 @ 11am – 1pm

Funeral location: South chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, 12 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

Funeral Parlour: Life Rites Funerals, 118 Durham St, Sydney, NSW 0421 200250

Buried at: Cremated

Selwyn SMITH

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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I have never met Selwyn Smith BUT I have, for over twenty years, been seeing one of his colleagues in the field of psychiatry.

I have never heard a bad word about Selwyn and if he is anything like the bloke I have been seeing for twenty years, Selwyn’s is a man to be honoured and respected for the way in which he cared for, and looked after – not only damaged police but all First Responders.

You received your Cancer diagnoses only in October 2021 and eventually had to rest up because of fatigue in November 2021.

You worked tirelessly to ensure that your patients were looked after and, on behalf of all First Responders ( ESPECIALLY the Members of NSWPF, I express my personal and sincere thanks to you and your family for the time that you gave all of my fellow work mates ( whether I knew them or not ) in your efforts to help, and save, them from the demons of PTSD / PTSI.

Your family and friends need to know that you were regarded as a bloody good mate to so many Police, and other First Responders, who were suffering PTSD / PTSI and you managed to pull a lot of them out of that dark pit that they were in for so many years.

Rest In Peace Selwyn. Your Duty is now done.

Greg Callander
NSWPF # 17463

20 January 2022

Selwyn SMITH, Doctor Selwyn SMITH, Dtr Selwyn SMITH

Very sad news from the St John Of God with the passing of Dr Selwyn Smith.

Although Selwyn was not a police officer or a first responder, he ( as a psychiatrist ) understood the plight that most first responders suffered with their mental ( and physical ) health and the many, unfounded and unnecessary, hoops that insurance companies make us jump through.

He was a very thoughtful man and an outstanding health care professional with the St John of God Hospital PTSD programs and his many, many patients.

Dr Smith understood emergency services and mental injuries and advocated for us when it felt like no one else did.

He was a brilliant psychiatrist and held in the highest esteem amongst his clients and his peers.

Dr Smith had literally only just retired before last Christmas ( 2021 ) due to his terminal illness ( cancer ) and our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and the countless people he has saved and helped throughout the years.

Rest In Peace.

some of the Comments from various Policing Facebook Groups & pages:

He helped me to turn around from a very broken ambo with work induced PTSI and the St John of God program was a BIG part of that. With his support to try to return to operational duties, I did another 8 years full-time and now 3 years part time. If others had their way, I would have got the boot. Selwyn went to bat for me after listening to me.

I wish he had longer in retirement after helping so many of us.

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I found out yesterday it’s a sad loss , he was a great doctor for people with ptsd and would fight with the insurance companies to make sure we got the right treatment we need

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I’m struggling to find a replacement too. Can some inbox me some suggestions.

Also devastating news today of his passing on Monday.

I guess he didn’t leave us because he wanted to.. he truly worked with all of us till the very end.

******

I’m sad to hear that Dr Selwyn-Smith passed away today. Those who know of his work as Psychiatrist will really feel this. I have a heavy heart! His work at St John of God was invaluable.

******

Best wishes Selwyn. You shared my contempt for heartless management practices and you greatly helped me along with countless others. Stay strong.

******

Selwyn’s office are in the process of sending out letters to his patients. I spoke to them two days ago and my January appointment was cancelled. Retired immediately due to serious health issue. I’ve been told he is completing all outstanding reports.

******

Sad news he was a man that cared about his patients and took on NSW Police Department for many of us. He became a friend and helped me through some dark times. RIP Selwyn

*******

Selwyn SMITH

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RIP Doc you helped so many of us in our time of need you will be always be remembered by us. God Bless R.I.P

*******

Sad news he was a man that cared about his patients and took on NSW Police Department for many of us. He became a friend and helped me through some dark times. RIP Selwyn

Cal
20 January 2022

56 Comments

Charles Field-Marsham

19 hours ago

What a great life of a remarkable man! Strong and grounded family; a career that added great value to the world and a positive and loving friend. Truly inspirational and a model for us all.

I am grateful to have met him and shared a few “GREAT” meals with him and the family.

I cant believe he was 80, I thought he was in his early 70’s!!

XOXO

Charles

Leon and Melissa

2 days ago

Dr Selwyn Smith how can we ever repay you for how you have helped us over so many years.

The only way is to remember you and tell everyone who will listen about you.

Rest in peace our friend from sunny Queensland, always in our hearts.

Bronwyn Croft

2 days ago

Dr Smith helped so many Police that struggled with ptsd. I am so grateful of his unwavering support that has enabled me to be the best mum I can be for our 3 children and still be proud of my 30 year service to the NSW Police Force.

I am grateful for his amazing skill’s with helping his patients recover and I always left his room knowing that I had his support which helped my recovery immensely.

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Mark Eady

2 days ago

Thank you Selwyn. You made a difference to so many lives.

Your compassion, understanding, humility, and authenticity are some of my lingering memories. So glad we got to cross paths and I am forever in your debt for your support and advice during one of the most challenging times in my life.

My sincere condolences to your family.

They must be so proud of a life well lived.

Sophie Hartley

2 days ago

Thank you for your kindness and compassion and being a pillar of strength for many who reached out for you.

You have been a true advocate for many Police and their families.

May you Rest In Peace.

Anna Nikolis

2 days ago

Gone too soon and so suddenly, we are all saddened and heartbroken by your death. What will we do now without you?

Your smile, care and compassion is what got us through the hardest times.

Thank you Dr Selwyn Smith for being like a father and a guardian angel to me since 2007, you saved my life and I am forever grateful for everything you have done. You were one in a billion.

Anyone who had the opportunity to meet you was lucky and each one of us are still here because of you.

You truly cared about everyone and helped so many people in their darkest of times. You will forever be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Our deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones.

Thank you all for allowing us to share in the celebration of Dr Selwyns life.

Goodbye to a remarkable man beyond words.

You will be terribly missed and remembered with great respect and gratitude.

RIP my best friend, mentor and doctor ????

Harry Stengos

2 days ago

You will forever be held in the highest regard for your compassion and caring.

The definition of a gentleman and a saviour to so many.

May you Rest In Peace and may God bring comfort to your family.

Garry K

2 days ago

It is with sad hearts that we all say good bye to an amazing man who helped so many people in their darkest of times. I only knew you for a short time, but you gave me hope when I thought there was non.

My deepest sympathy to your to you wife and family.

REST IN PEACE

Charlene

2 days ago

You were a godsend to so many psychologically injured NSW Police. Thank you for helping so many of us so much and being in our corner.

You will be terribly missed.

David Hooper

2 days ago

Selwyn, you have saved my life and showed me the utmost care and compassion. My family & I thank you from all our hearts.

You are still the most professional and caring person I have known & I thank you again for your professional care and advice.

I am surviving because of you.

My thoughts & prayers are with your family.

RIP Dr Smith!

Sharon Lee Twiss

2 days ago

Thank you Dr Selwyn Smith for being a lighthouse in the darkness.

My deepest sympathies to your wife May, your family, friends, colleagues and all your patients who were blessed to have you in their corner.

You will remembered with great respect and gratitude.

RIP ????

Diane Birch

2 days ago

Sad news. Still can’t believe it. Such a witty sense of humour. I loved our chats. Your memory was extraordinary. I was privileged to know you. I will be forever grateful for the support you provided me over many years.

You will be sadly missed by so many. You were one of a kind. Such a remarkable human being beyond words.

RIP.

Darryl L

2 days ago

Thank you Dr Smith for caring for me for 25 years. A very compassionate man who helped so many others as well.

You will be missed greatly.

Paul Daley

2 days ago

You referred to yourself as “The General” and would say ‘My job is to do the fighting, yours is to get well.’ And he did.

I am only here today because you gave me and countless others discarded by the police system the ability and willingness to live and fight on.

Thank you does not even scratch the surface of the debt of gratitude so many owe you.

To Mrs Smith and family, deepest condolences and thank you all for allowing us to peek behind the curtain and share in the celebration of Selwyns life.

Jodie

2 days ago

May you forever Rest In Peace Dr Smith. A true gentleman.

Condolences to your family, friends and loved ones during this very difficult time.

You have truly touched the lives of so many.

It’s your time to rest easy.

Jim Short

2 days ago

Dearest Selwyn, I came to you broken and in darkness, you helped show me the way through. Your smile and easy manner, and reassurance ‘I’ve got your back Jim’ helped me stay the course.

The world seems to be a slightly smaller less lit place with your passing.

From my family to yours, thank you for caring, thank you for being in my corner,

RIP.

Jim

Christine McGuire

2 days ago

Selwyn…what a truly amazing man you were! Thank you for the kindness, support and optimism you had towards all the Police you helped on our journeys.

You will never be forgotten.

Patricia Rinaldo

2 days ago

Dearest May, Ben, Michelle I am so sad.

Cannot believe that Sel Is gone.

We loved Him so much and the Family.

Sel was an Icon and will never forget Him.

Please know I am there with You in my heart.

One of My (Our) True Friends in Life Fondly, Pat Fondly,

Pat

Natalie

2 days ago

Dr Smith, what a remarkable human.

He has touched and changed the lives of so many. He will be missed.

I fell fortunate to have met him and thank you for all you did for me and everyone that had crossed your path.

A wonderful man, compassionate, empathetic, professional and funny.

You made me laugh when I didn’t think it could be possible.

Thank you.

Condolences to your friends and family.

Amy and Stephen Tsang

2 days ago

????????rest in peace, Selwyn

We miss you

Natalie M

2 days ago

Dr Smith thank you so much for your passion and service to the whole community.

You were truly an amazing man.

Love and strength to your family.

You will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace Selwyn

Helen Weston

2 days ago

Thank you Selwyn.

Thank you for putting me back together, for caring and supporting me.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Peter Gould

2 days ago

A wonderful man who has helped and saved so many injured police officers.

My deepfelt condolences to family and loved ones.

Rest in Peace Selwyn.

Cheryl

3 days ago

Rest easy Dr Smith, thank you for saving my life, and thank you for all helping so many of my friends.

You were a great man.

Paul

3 days ago

A very very sad loss. A true gentleman who had a genuine care for others.

The Colonel saved me and several others.

Rest in Peace.

Thank you for your legacy.

My condolences and prayers to the precious family.

TJ Parker

3 days ago

Small in stature, huge in heart. A giant in his field.

A huge loss for his family and so many in the triple 0 and military services. I am forever grateful for his warm smile and expertise.

From my family to yours Selwyn,

Rest in Peace.

You’ll never be forgotten.

Christine Noel Faught

3 days ago

Deepest sympathies, Michelle, and to all of your family.

Your Dad is always smiling in my memories – you are in my thoughts, and I’m so sorry for such a great loss.

With love always.

Vanya MacRAILD

3 days ago

Our dearest Selwyn, hearing of your illness and your sudden passing has left me and so very many people with the heart that is hurting beyond words. You are an amazing man who dedicated so many many years to helping so many people. I know all of us in the emergency services and correctives have been helped by you immensely and that will never be forgotten. The best thing I ever did was take the words of a very close friend of mine who was treated by yourself was to go and see yourself and Fotoula. I cherish the words you said to me and they were, “I will fix you“. I will continue to carry those words with me everyday. You bought me so far in the two years I had been seeing you, you lit up my life each time I came to see you as I knew I was in good hands and you lived by those words you said to me.

Like so many people we will all miss you terribly and we can not thank you for all you have done for so many.

Love to you, your precious family and friends.

XXXXX

Andrew

3 days ago

When Selwyn tells you; “I got ya back.” He really meant it.

The struggle by many first responders to find a way forward through life in the aftermath of multiple trauma was made so much easier by him punching on with “The System” to make sure you were covered.

A giant of a man who will be sorely missed.

RIP mate

Deb T

3 days ago

Dr Smith, thank you for everything you did to get me through. You fought the battle for me many times and “had my back”.

You are a gentleman and an angel xx

Darryl Hahn

3 days ago

Doc. Thanks for putting me back together, like you did for many police men and woman over the years.

It was an absolute privilege having you as my doctor and confidant. You gave me the comfort and light in a very dark time, and I will be forever grateful to you.

Much love and strength to your family at this time xxx

Warmest regards Darryl.

Lisa

3 days ago

Dr Smith thank you for your compassion and kindness that you showed me, you believed me when others failed me. You brought me out of the darkness into the light and gave me hope. You will be missed.

Sandra Bullock

3 days ago

Thank you Dr Smith for the help and guidance you gave to our son. We will be forever grateful.

RIP

Arna Meyer

3 days ago

Tuning in from America.

Dr Selwyn was a phenomenal support to me and my family and I’m saddened to learn about his death.

He was a compassionate doctor who will be sorely missed.

My deepest condolences to his family and all those he left behind.

The world is a better place for the work he performed and his legacy will live on in all of us who are alive today because of his intervention.

Kurt Gacki

3 days ago

Without Smithy I wouldn’t be here today, it’s as simple as that.

Great Dr and even better human.

I painting an Aboriginal dot art for him in which he has in his office.

Please pass that onto his family from me.

Paul Begbie

3 days ago

You were the saviour in my life and bought me back from the darkest place. You gave me and so many others hope, care and love. I will be forever in your debt. “ Don’t worry, we’ve got your back” will always be in my mind.

May you Rest In Peace beautiful man.

Thank you.

Teresa Zappia

3 days ago

Thank you to a wonderful man who always made me feel believed.

I am but one of your patients. Oh, how you will be missed.

Much love to all your family.

Effie Jordan

3 days ago

Forever grateful Thank you Dr Smith, an absolute angel on earth, now an angel in heaven.

Forever in our hearts ❤️

Melanie Gavan

3 days ago

Dr Smith – I’ll never forget what you did for me or countless other people in saving our lives. I’ll never forget you sitting there saying, “Don’t worry, we’ll get you there.” I’ll never forget the change of tone in your voice when having to deal with the dreaded insurance company.

Forever in your debt.

RIP

Ken

3 days ago

Rest In Peace. You helped so many. A truly great man.

Fadia Saker

3 days ago

Dr Smith 🙁 I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time. ( Thanks to my Sister she said if anyone can Help it would be You .)

You are a Kind soul and Caring Doctor You cared for those who needed you most. You helped in every way that you could .

Rest in Peace you will be missed in your passing and you were appreciated in your Life

Lisa McGuinness

3 days ago

Words can not express the thankfulness and love we have for Dr Smith, without you and your dedication I would not have a Partner, my Son would not exist, It pains us greatly that we have lost such a great man.

For your 22yrs of unconditional Love and support, thank you!

Danielle Thorp

3 days ago

You saved my life.

Thank you and may you Rest In Peace.

To your family, thank you for allowing this gifted man to help us. The best words I ever heard from Selwyn was, “I’m your nominated treating doctor now. I’ve got you. Let me deal with everything. You just take time for yourself!”

Sorely missed but never forgotten.

Ben O’B

3 days ago

Selwyn, legend does not even begin to describe you.

I sit here with a heavy heart, you were the only person that was able to get me through the hardest times of my life and the one who protected me in battles I could not fight alone.

Not only a fantastic doctor but a friend and protector.

Karol Bottle

3 days ago

What a caring and compassionate man who helped so many of us in our darkest times.

Blessings and love to your family and staff at this very sad time.

RIP Dr Smith.

Gary

3 days ago

Dr Smith, I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time. You are a true gentleman. You cared for those who needed you most. You helped those who helped others and then unfortunately couldn’t help no longer.

Thank you

Dan C

3 days ago

Rest in peace Dr Smith.

You changed my life, and helped me immensely.

Neil

3 days ago

I’m not normally one for words, thank you, you helped a lot of people.

Godspeed Doc.

Rob S

3 days ago

Words don’t begin to express the gratitude for how you changed my life.

A caring, compassionate and skilled physician who always greeted me as an old mate.

You will be dearly missed.

Rest In Peace Dr Smith

Anna G

3 days ago

Dr Smith you always greeted me as a friend with that cheeky smile and helped guide me through tough situations.

You truly are brilliant and amazing. I am lost of words as it is unfair that you left too soon. It truly is heart breaking and my sincere condolences to your family, loved ones and friends.

I am forever grateful for what you have done for me and my family.

Kathy Bassett

3 days ago

Dr Smith you were my confidant, rock and the only person I felt like I could trust.

Thank you from my the depths of my heart I am a greater person for having you in my corner.

There are no words adequate to describe the man that you were to countless people.

You are a man to be honoured for the way you cared about not only police but all 1st responders.

You were there for us as we had to jump through the many hoops from the insurance companies and the NSWP forever indebted to you Dr Smith you will be missed by many but what a legacy you have left us all.

A very sad day for many and condolences to our wonderful Dr Smiths family-

Kathy

Sandi Cook

3 days ago

Deepest condolences to May, Ben, Michelle and your families, Selwyn was such a wonderful and large part of our lives when you all lived in Ottawa- a hugely talented, caring friend and smiling soul ! XO

Sandi and Eddy

William Shenkman

3 days ago

Squire, you were one of a kind.

So many wonderful memories.

To May, Ben, Michelle and family thank you for sharing him with us.

That smile and laughter will be with us forever.

Love Bill and Maureen

Anna Nikolis

3 days ago

Dr Smith was one in a billion. He saved my life and was like a guardian angel to me.

Most compassionate and caring doctor, he always had a smile for everyone and genuinely cared for his patients. He said he wasn’t going to retire on us anytime soon and he didn’t..working till the end and caring for his patients ???? Sadly, he didn’t even get to enjoy his retirement.

I was devastated to hear of his sudden medical retirement, however hearing about his passing just broke my heart ????

My condolences to the family and all of his patients.

He will be missed and it is truly a huge loss to all of us as he is irreplaceable.

May he rest in peace and God grant him a place in heaven, because he deserves his place amongst the angels ????

Goodbye Dr Smith, you will never be forgotten and I’m eternally grateful for everything you have done for me and my family ????????

Greg Callander

3 days ago

May Doctor Selwyn SMITH – ( NSW Psychiatrist and Mate to many NSW Police ) Forever Rest In Peace.

Thank you for the help you have offered so many damaged police for well over 20 years. https://police.freom.com/selwyn-smith/

Michael Cowpland

4 days ago

We loved Selwyn – always jolly & great fun all the time.

We had lots of fun playing tennis & at Ballroom dance classes with May & Selwyn – we got booted for too much laughter! Lol

https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/6499254c-b49d-4723-959f-b8a4e1f060fd

Lawrence Geoffrey RHODES

| 26/01/2022

Lawrence Geoffrey RHODES

AKA ?

Late of Wyee, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 053

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7942

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? 1953 ( aged 18 years, ? months, ? days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? “possibly” 1 February 1955? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? “POSSIBLY” 1 February 1966? ?

Lawrence responded to an Armed Holdup in Wyong ( year ? ) and the offenders had already left the Holdup in a Stolen vehicle.

Lawrence set up a road block with his police vehicle but the stolen vehicle slammed into the Police vehicle causing serious injuries to Lawrence who spent months in Prince Henry Hospital ( Police Ward ), Sydney.

Due to the, then, Policy of No Desk jobs for injured Police and due to his injuries, Lawrence was forced to Retire from a job he loved.

After leaving the employ of NSW Police – he worked for an earth moving company in Morisset.

In 1972 the family moved to Queensland where Lawrence worked at the International Airport in Security.

Years later the family moved to Taree where Lawrence worked at Taree Local Court as a Bailiff.

Final Rank = Senior Constable – Retired

Stations: Parramatta ( 18 Division )( ProCst )( lived at Morisset & only went home on the weekends ), Wyong GDs – Retired

Service: From ? “POSSIBLY” 1953 ? ? to 11 April 1967 = 12 years, 2 months, 10 days Service

[blockquote]

NASHOS

Service name: Army

Service number: 2/726403

Rank: Private

Unit Name:

Date of birth:

Place of birth:

Date of intake: 20 August 1953

Date of exit:

Total Days: 5 years

NS Training: 19 N S T Battalion

National Service:

Follow Up Training: CMF Camps

Basic Training: Holsworthy NSW

Next of Kin: Mr & Mrs Rhodes

Medals: ADM / ANSM

[/blockquote]

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 54 years, 9 months, 2 days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Sunday 27 May 1934, Morisset, NSW

Died on: Thursday 13 January 2022

Age: 87 years, 7 months, 17 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 21 January 2022 @ 3pm

Funeral location: Lake Macquarie Funeral Park, Awaba Road, Ryhope NSW

LIVE STREAM

Email log in= lawrierhodes@y7mail.com

Password= 8w6use

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/

Australian Police YouTube Channel

Condolences to Shirley and the family.

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

**********

Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.

This might not be completed until late February 2022.

Cal
20 January 2022

Patrick Walter McDONAGH

| 26/01/2022

Patrick Walter McDONAGH

AKA Pat McDonagh

Late of ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 094

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 10624

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? January 1963

Probationary Constable- appointed 25 February 1963 ( aged 29 years, 2 months, 13 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 April 1968

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 25 April 1972

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 21 October 1979 ( Seniority date = 22 April 1979 )

Final Rank = Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations: ?, Clarence St ( 1 Division )( 1960s ), ?, Manly ( 14 Division )( 1965? – 1970? ), ?, North Sydney STP ( Cyclist ), ?, Waverly STP, ?, Daceyville ( 15 Division )( 1973 / 1975 ), ?, Maroubra ( Rosters )( late 1970s ) – Retirement

Service: From ? January 1963 to 9 April 1986 = 23 years, 3 months Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Patrick Walter McDONAGH, Patrick McDONAGH, Pat McDONAGH

Awards: National Medal – granted 20 January 1981 ( Det Sgt )

Born: Tuesday 12 December 1933

Died on: Sunday 9 January 2022

Age: 88 years, 0 months, 28 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 19 January 2022 @ 10am

Funeral location: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 193 Avoca St, Randwick, NSW

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS UNKNOWN

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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

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

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/

Australian Police YouTube Channel

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

**********

Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.

This might not be completed until late February 2022.

Cal

Anthony Francis DONALDSON

| 26/01/2022

Anthony Francis DONALDSON

AKA Tony DONALDSON

Late of Bradbury, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – ‘possibly’ started with Class 090 but was Sworn In with Class # 101A

NSW Police Cadet # 1753

Uniform # 3169

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11310

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 28 May 1962 ( aged 16 years, 3 months, 8 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 20 February 1965 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 20 March 1966 ( lost 1 month Seniority. May have failed an exam )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 20 March 1970

Detective – appointed 26 August 1977 ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 20 March 1974

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 25 March 1981

Final Rank = Detective Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations: Cadets: Modus Operandi ( M.O. ) Unit ( 28 May 1962 ), Bondi Police Station ( 10 Division )( 29 Oct. 1962 ), Warrant Index Unit ( 20 Division )( 13 May 1963 ), CIB Inquiry Office in Campbell St, Surry Hills ( 20 Division )(28 Oct. 1963 ), Police Recruiting Office ( Police Training Centre )( 11 May 1964 ).

Sworn Constable: Redfern ( 7 Division )( 20 Feb. 1965 )( ProCst )( GDs ), Redfern ( 7 Division ) Traffic – Probation ( 1 Nov. 1965 ), Redfern ( 7 Division )( Traffic – Permanent )( 2 March 1966 ), Southern District – Cootamundra ( GDs )( 15 June 1966 ), Waverley / Bondi ( 10 Division )( 7 Jan. 1970 )( Cst – Cst 1/c ), C.I.B. Reception Office – Surry Hills ( 2 Sept.1970 ), C.I.B. Enquiry Officer – Surry Hills ( 10 Jan. 1974 ), Central ( 1 Division ( 7 Feb 1974 )( GDs ), 21 Division ( Special Squad )( C.I. Duty )( 26 Aug 1974 ), Regent St ( 2 Division )( C.I. Duty )( 10 Aug 1975 ), , Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Plain Clothes – working from the Liverpool Detectives Office on Drug and Vice Duties )( 29 Feb 1976 – 18 March 1978 )( SenCon ), Undergoes the Detectives Course at Elizabeth St – Redfern Police Academy ( 1 Feb 1977 – 22 April 1977 ), Designated Detective ( 26 Aug 1977 ), Bankstown ( 19 Division )( C.I. Duty )( 19 March 1978 – ), Campbelltown Detectives ( 35 Division )( C.I. Duty )( 9 Dec 1979 )( Det SenCon – Det Sgt 3/c ) – Death ( 2 June 1984 ).

( Source: Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch )

Service: From 28 May 1962 to 2 June 1984 = 22 years, 0 months, 5 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = N/A

Time in Retirement from Police: zero

Awards: Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct ( Imperial ) granted 14 February 1967 ( Cst )

National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( Det SenCon )

Highly Commended with Cst 1/c Robert Clarence WITCHARD ( # 9186 ) & Sgt 3/c James Herbert GARNER ( # 5276 ) for courage and devotion to duty displayed at Cootamundra on 9 July 1966, in connection with the arrest of Mervyn Leslie CORNISH who had fired a number of shots from a .22 rifle.

At the conclusion of proceedings before Cootamundra Quarter Sessions on 19 October 1966, His Honour Judge Curlewis commended the three for the courage showed. He was recommended for the award of the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.

Born: Wednesday 20 February 1946 in Wollongong NSW

Died on: Saturday 2 June 1984

Age: 38 years, 3 months, 13 days

Cause: Cancer ( Type ? )

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 6 June 1984

Funeral location: St John’s Catholic Church, Campbelltown, NSW

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Buried; Leppington Lawn Cemetery – now know as Forrest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, NSW

Gave site: Roman Catholic ‘D’, Lot 25, Site 04

no GPS Co – ords at this time ( Jan 2022 )

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

Anthony DONALDSON, Anthony Francis DONALDSON, Tony DONALDSON

TONY IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills * But is entitled to be

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Upon joining the NSW Police Cadets, Tony recorded as being 5′ 10 & 1/3″ tall, weighing 11 st 13 lb, with blue eyes, brown hair, medium complexion and being a native of Wollongong NSW. He was single at the time and was previously employed as a Clerk for 2 months.

He was a Police Cadet between the period 28 May 1962 – 19 February 1965. In 1965 he was now 6′ & 3/4″ tall and weighed in at 14 st.

He held the School Intermediate Certificate, had a Shorthand speed of 80 ( Words Per Minutes ) as of the 1 January 1964.

He received 80.75% at completion of Training Class 101A.

He completed a 3 day course in Civil Defence – November 1965.

In June 1964 he attained 33 wpm in typing.

On 21 April 1966 he was approved to ride Solo motor cycles.

On 22 August 1966 he was approved to drive General Duty cars.

He passed his Constable 1/c exam on 29 August 1967.

He failed his 1st attempt at the Sgt /c exam on 12 May 1972 but successfully passed it on 13 May 1980.

in 1981 he successfully completed the Sergeants Course # 62.

He completed the Detectives Course # 1 of 1977 at the NSW Police Academy ( Elizabeth St, Redfern ) from 1 February 1977 to 22 April 1977 obtaining a qualification pass mark of 85%.

He was designated Detective on 26 August 1977.

Source: NSW Police Service Card via Joe Stanioch.

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

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Cal
16 January 2022