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Raymond JONES

| 18/01/2019

Raymond JONES 

AKA  RAY, JONESY
Late of Thirroul, NSW

Northern Territory Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank:

Stations:

Service:  From ? ? 1958 to ? December 1966 ( * Medical discharge ) = 8 years Service

Awards:  Presented a Silver Spoon by the Queens representative for being part of her March 1963 Royal Escort ( Police Cyclist )

* Ray was involved in an On-Duty MVA whereby he was riding his Police Motor Cycle when he was hit by a drunk driver.  This MVA, in March 1963, caused Ray significant injuries to his eye sight ( which resulted in him having a wok eye, and pelvic injuries which resulted in one leg being shorter than the other which required him to wear special shoes because of the length difference.  Ray, at some stage, then moved to Fairy Meadow, NSW and then Thirroul where the family home was.

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New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ??????

NSW Parking Patrol Officer

( Brown Bomber then Grey Ghost )

Rank:  Parking Patrol Officer

Stations:  Wollongong

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  ? August 1991 =  ? years Service

Awards:   ?

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:  12 January 2019

Age:  85

Cause:   Effects of a Stroke

Event location:   ?

Event date:   6 January 2019

Funeral date:   Thursday  17 January 2019 @ noon

Funeral location:   H. Parsons, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  H. Parsons, 4284 3163

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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JONES ‘JONESY’ RAYMOND ‘RAY’ of Thirroul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 12, 2019.

Beloved husband of Sheila (dec).

Dearly loved father and father in law of Leanne and Scott, Melissa and Richard.

Much loved Grandpa of Lachlan, Mitchel, and Makayla.

Loved brother and brother in law of Alan, Barry, Denise, Edward and their families.

Will be missed by his dog ‘Freddie’.

Aged 85 Years

Forever in our Hearts

Always Loved and Sadly Missed

Reunited with Sheila

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ray’s funeral service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Thursday January 17, 2019 at 12noon.

In lieu of flowers donations to Dementia Australia Research Foundation
would be appreciated.

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After leaving the Northern Territory Police Force, due to injuries sustained from a Police Motor Cycle MVA, Ray moved to Fairy Meadow and later moved to Thirroul where he and his wife made their family home.
Ray had, at some stage, joined the’ Brown Bombers ‘, who were employed by the NSWPF as Parking Patrol Officers.
A change of uniform in the 1980’s saw Parking Patrol Officers, known by the nickname of ‘Brown Bombers’ ( because of the colour of their uniform ), become known as ‘Grey Ghosts’ because the colour was changed from Brown to a light Grey.
Ray was Stationed at Wollongong ( N.S.W. ) and during his stint at Wollongong, was known far and wide as a nice bloke who wasn’t too hard on those parking offenders ( if you happened to be at your car at the right time of course ).
Ray was seriously assaulted by an irate parking offender in Corrimal St, Wollongong, one day.  So much so that Ray ended up in Wollongong Hospital due to his injuries.
Ray was a practical joker too.  He just loved putting a Parking envelope under your wiper blade ( with nothing inside the envelope )  just because he knew it was your car.
Ray stay at Wollongong Police Station until he retired in August 1991 – mainly due to the fact that at this time in the NSW Police History, local councils were attempting ( and were successful ) as taking over the duties of Parking Patrol Officers.
Some left the employ of NSWPF and went over to the Councils whereas others, like Ray, were old enough to take Retirement.


Edmund John Herbert LOWE

| 18/01/2019

Edmund John Herbert LOWE 

AKA TED
Late of Umina Beach, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  8722

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 10 June 1957

Constable 1st Class – appointed 10 June 1963

Senior Constable – appointed 10 June 1968

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1973

Inspector – appointed 2 July 1986

Final Rank = Inspector

 

Stations:  ?, Central – early 1970’s ( 1 Division ), Traffic, Five Dock & Burwood – Sgt ( 9 Division ), Tactical Response Group ( TRG ), 5 Division – Insp – Assistant Officer, Ashfield ( 11 Division ) – Retirement

Service:  From  pre June 1957  to  12 July 1989 =  32+ years Service

 

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

 

Born:   7 January 1938

Died on:   Tuesday  15 January 2019

Age:  81 ( just turned )

Cause:   Pneumonia

Event location:  Gosford Hospital

Event date:  Tuesday  15 January 2019

 

Funeral date:   Thursday  24 January 2019 @ 1pm

Funeral location:  St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 125 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, NSW

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

 

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

Edmund John Herbert LOWE 1957 Edmund John Herbert LOWE 1957

Ted is in the 3rd row ( from front ) and 3rd from the left Unknown Class # at Redfern Academy. Photo would have been taken in 1957.

Ted is in the 3rd row ( from front ) and 3rd from the left
Unknown Class # at Redfern Academy.
Photo would have been taken in 1957.

 

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

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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 18 July 1986 (No.120), page 3400

 

NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE

Commissioned Officer Appointments

HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the undermentioned Commissioned Officer appointments, effective from the dates indicated:

Appointment to Inspector, Assistant Officer, No. 5 Division

Sergeant First Class Edmund John Herbert Lowe, date of entry on duty.

Appointment to Inspector, Assistant Officer, No. 11 Division

Sergeant First Class Clive Edward Lammiman, date of entry on duty.

Appointment to Inspector, Officer-in-Charge, District Communication Unit, Newcastle

Sergeant Second Class Derek Michael Moloney, date of entry on duty.

GEORGE PACIULLO,

( 1939 ) Minister for Police and Emergency Services.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231297981

Nothing further, at this time, can be found on Edmund LOWE.
Cal
18 January 2019


Joanna Maria SUCHY

| 18/01/2019

 Joanna Maria SUCHY

“the FIRST migrant woman employed by NSWPF”
She was of Polish decent
AKA  ?
Late of Mosman

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

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( which puts this woman in the 8590  – 8670 Male Registered number range who were all “Sworn In’ on the 1 April 1957. Joanna may have lost one weeks Seniority for some reason. This would put her closer between Regd # 8671 – 8672 )

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 8 April 1957

Senior Constable – appointed 8 April 1968

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Special Branch – Retirement

Service:  From  ? ?pre April 1957  to  15 August 1987 =  30+ years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour but was Awarded the WD & HO Wills Trophy as “Policewoman of the Year” in 1972

Born:   16 August 1927

Died on:   Wednesday  26 December 2018

Age:  91

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  Wednesday  26 December 2018

Funeral date:   Thursday  17 January 2019 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location:   Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23 Cardinal St, Mosman

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  Simplicity Funerals, Balgowlah  9907 9765

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

Joanna Maria SUCHY
Celebrating 100 years of Women in Policing

Joanna Maria SUCHY: Celebrating 100 years of Women in Policing

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SUCHY, Joanna Maria.
Passed away peacefully on
26 December, 2018
Late of Mosman
Aged 91 years
Beloved daughter of Pawel and Gertruda (both dec).

Joanna is remembered for her ground-breaking service to the NSW Police Force and for her contributions to the Polish community. She will be missed by her many friends.

A Requiem Mass will be offered for Joanna at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cardinal Street, Mosman on Thursday 17 January, 2019 at 1.30pm.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 12, 2019

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a tale of Joanna Suchy in the 1970 or 80’s.
Story was that back then she assisted Fred Hanson in Poland during the Second World War.
Hanson was on leave from the Police Force and was with the RAAF.
Not sure if he was shot down or crashed in Poland and Joanna helped in his escape and he told her that if she made it to Australia after the war to look him up and he would make sure she had a job in the Police.
I believe that is why she was always with the Special Branch.
I don’t know if all this is true, but makes for a good story and was told this by one of the Instructors running the Course we were doing.
Paul Cole
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Stephen Edward PEARCE

| 18/01/2019

Stephen Edward PEARCE 

AKA  ?
Late of Maryborough

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  155

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 27 June 1977

Constable – appointed 27 July 1978

Senior Constable – appointed 27 July 1986

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ???

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations:  ?, Tabulam, Coraki – Retirement

Service:  From  ? ? pre June 1977?  to  2 July 2004 =  27 years Service

Awards:   National Medal – granted 28 April 1993

Born:   11 May 1956

Died on:   Sunday  30 December 2018

Age:  62

Cause:   ?

Event location:  Royal Brisbane Hospital

Event date:  Sunday  30 December 2018

Funeral date:   Tuesday  8 January 2019 @ 10am

Funeral location:   Ross Funerals Maryborough Chapel, Cnr Russell & Stafford St’s, Maryborough, Qld

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  Ross Funerals, Russell St, Maryborough, Qld

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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Late of Maryborough. Passed away at the Royal Brisbane Hospital on Sunday, 30th December, 2018. Aged 62 years.

Beloved husband of Ricky. Dearly loved father of Troy, Jackie, Daniel and Ruby. Loving and proud Poppy of Mark, Owen, Bruce and Jacob. Loved brother of Belinda and Uncle to Jasmine and Sophia.

“Gone To The Races”

Family and friends of Steve are invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the Ross Funerals Maryborough Chapel, Cnr of Russell and Stafford Streets, Maryborough on Tuesday, 8th January, 2018 commencing at 10:00 am.

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Malcolm SCOTT

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Malcolm SCOTT 

AKA  MAL
Late of  ?

Victoria Police member

prior to joining AFP

Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

VicPol #  25086

Rank:  Senior Constable

Service:  From  ? ? 1985 to  ? ? 2007 = 22 years Service

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Australian Federal Police Force

AFP Academy Class #  ???

AFP Regd. #  ????

Rank:  ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations:  ?, IDG ( International Deployment Group ), Papua New Guinea ( 2014 ), East Timor,

Service:  From? ? 2007 to  4 November 2017 =  10 years Service

Awards:   ?

Born:   11 April 1958

Died on:   Saturday  4 November 2017 just before 9am

Age:  59

Cause:   Depression – Suicide – gunshot

Event location:  foyer of AFP Headquarters, La Trobe St, Melbourne

Event date:  Saturday  4 November 2017 just before 9am

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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Malcolm SCOTT

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Malcolm SCOTT
Malcolm SCOTT
Malcolm SCOTT

AFP officer workplace suicides: Headquarters scene of second tragic death

A SECOND workplace suicide has rocked the Australian Federal Police after another member died at the Melbourne Headquarters.

AN AUSTRALIAN Federal Police officer who is believed to have taken his own life inside the Melbourne Headquarters over the weekend was the second to do so in the building this year.

It was the latest in a string of apparent workplace suicides that have rocked the embattled organisation.

News.com.au understands that AFP member Malcolm Scott, 59, walked into the foyer of the building and died by suicide just before 9am on Saturday.

AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin said it was “with great sadness I can confirm one of our police officers has died in Melbourne … as a result of a gunshot wound”.

“The male officer was found by colleagues in the AFP’s Melbourne Headquarters in La Trobe Street,” Mr Colvin said.

Mr Scott’s death followed that of colleague Sue Jones, 53, who died by a gunshot in shockingly similar circumstances in the same building earlier this year. Mr Scott and Ms Jones had worked on the same team within the Melbourne branch, according to colleagues who spoke to news.com.au. Both deaths were believed to be non-suspicious.

Independent police advocacy and support group Blue Hope spokesman Mark Kelly said: “It’s tragic and does point to problems in the AFP.

“We’ve been contacted by a lot of members who have been struggling with PTSD.”

Mr Kelly said he was concerned officers might be trying to send a message by taking their lives in the workplace.

The circumstances in the lead up to Mr Scott’s or Ms Jones’ deaths are not yet publicly known. But the tragic incidents have highlighted an increasingly fragile workforce in an organisation that has now seen two members go to work and die there in within nine months of each other. According to AFP whistleblowers, the deaths are symptomatic of a stressed workforce that has been overexposed to a toxic — and dangerous — culture.

Ms Jones’ death prompted close to 100 current and former AFP agents to contact news.com.au about the organisation’s extreme bullying culture and its mismanagement of the issue.

Many of those who came forward said they or their loved ones had contemplated or attempted suicide because of poor treatment at the hands of the organisation and a lack of internal support.

“It’s like looking at a whole lot of ticking time bombs and wondering which one will go off,” one AFP source told news.com.au in February this year.

It was a prediction those who spoke out publicly believed would come to fruition.

There are now grave concerns from within the AFP community that some struggling members with access to firearms may not only be a risk to themselves, but also to others.

MORE: Suicide concerns for AFP agents

MORE: AFP agents’ harrowing stories

Several AFP officers who contacted news.com.au said “things have only become worse” in recent times.

“Anytime another story comes out it turns the spotlight on AFP and then the sharks come out,” one source said.

“The AFP only cares about managing their image, it’s toxic.

“There needs to be an inquiry.”

An AFP spokesman on Tuesday said members of the organisation “were shocked and saddened following the incident on Saturday — with our deepest sympathies extended to the officer’s family and colleagues”.

“The AFP recognises that policing is in inherently difficult job that can place the mental and physical health of members at risk,” the statement read.

“This is why the AFP has a range of systems and protocols in place that recognise the seriousness of mental illness, and to provide necessary support to affected members.”

MORE: Push for inquiry into the AFP

MORE: Inside the AFP

Mr Scott had served in the AFP’s International Deployment Group (IDG) in East Timor and Papua New Guinea before returning to Melbourne.

Prior to that Mr Scott served as a member in Victoria Police. He was also a popular footballer who had played 10 games and kicked 26 goals for St Kilda in 1979-1980 and later played one game for Sydney. He was a country footballer with the Sebastopol, North Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh clubs.

Bacchus Marsh Club president Adam Sutherland described Mr Scott as a “special member of the Cobra family being a player, Captain, Coach, Mentor, Leading Goal Kicker, and member of the Team of the Era”.

“He is also a BFL Hall of Fame member, and decorated North Ballarat and Sebastopol player and member. Malcolm was also a very community-minded person, performing many community roles over many years, most recently of course as a member of the Australian Federal Police to do his bit to help make and keep our country safe,” Mr Sutherland said.

“All who knew Malcolm will never forget him.”

MORE: AFP agent’s open letter

MORE: AFP Commissioner’s vow

One of many tributes to Mr Scott that poured in on social media described him as “a great guy who touched the lives of thousands”.

“A respected veteran police officer and admired AFL coach, he quietly commanded respect, and his deeds and mannerisms made him a stand out as a true gentleman,” it read.

“His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all those who had the privilege to meet him.

“Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this great officer, footballer and humanitarian.”

MORE: ‘It’s payback’

MORE: Internal investigations into whistleblowers a ‘necessary evil’

Victoria Police is preparing a report in relation to Mr Scott’s death for the state coroner.

“The AFP will closely consider the circumstances surrounding this recent incident as well as any recommendations from the coroner to determine if any further support or operational changes are required,” a statement from the AFP read.

One police welfare advocacy group spokesman told news.com.au: “The most important thing is that AFP should constantly be under a strong spotlight, we must never lose interest, assume that things got better, or fall for the plane-pulling stunts.”

If you need help call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

For more information on how to support others who might need help and what warning signs to look for, visit: Conversations Matter.

megan.palin@news.com.au

https://www.news.com.au/national/afp-officer-workplace-suicides-headquarters-scene-of-second-tragic-death/news-story/9a5f32d96b34b696307f9b17d316fe32?fbclid=IwAR0mV4W3RcdNzYCuXL69cyAb53IwwL5douNNNWmfYeRBTnydLwtSfsLIahg

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Ballarat football fraternity mourns great mentor Malcolm Scott

  • Tim O’Connor and Kim Quinlan

  • DEDICATED: Malcolm Scott, right, with Wayne Cracknell during the 2001 VCFL championships.
    DEDICATED: Malcolm Scott, right, with Wayne Cracknell during the 2001 VCFL championships.

  • RESPECTED: Sebastopol coach Malcolm Scott during a 2001 match against Lake Wendouree. Picture: Lachlan Bence
    RESPECTED: Sebastopol coach Malcolm Scott during a 2001 match against Lake Wendouree. Picture: Lachlan Bence

    GONE TOO SOON: Malcolm Scott was also a much-respected and long-serving police officer.
    GONE TOO SOON: Malcolm Scott was also a much-respected and long-serving police officer.

Ballarat’s football fraternity has vowed to rally behind the family of Ballarat Football Netball League Hall of Fame member, Malcolm Scott.

Scott, who had an illustrious playing and coaching career with Sebastopol and Bacchus Marsh clubs in the BFNL, died suddenly at the weekend.

Bacchus Marsh club president Adam Sutherland confirmed Scott’s passing to The Courier on Saturday evening.

Sutherland also posted on the Cobras’ Facebook page, informing their members of his death.

“Malcolm you have gone too soon but will live on in the hearts and memory of the Cobra family,” part of the post read.

The former St Kilda and Sydney player was a well known figure in the region’s football circles for his decorated career in the BFNL. He was also a long time member of the police force.

Scott coached the Sebastopol Football Club in 1983-85 and again in 1999-2001 and the club’s football department member Chris Parker told The Courier on Sunday the Scott family would be well supported by the entire football fraternity.

“Prue (Scott’s daughter) plays a big part in the Sebastopol FNC’s netball side and the club will rally around her, her mother and brother as much as we can,” Parker said.

Parker, who played at the Sebastopol club under the guidance of Scott as coach, described him as a great mentor.

“Malcolm led by example. He was a terrific player and coached a young side … he was an excellent mentor to the lot of us. He was a big influence on the young guys and was well-respected at the same time,” Parker said.

Parker also described Scott as eccentric. “He would often say or do something that you were not expecting.”

Scott was also modest about his football achievements. While researching Scott’s career before his induction into the BFNL Hall of Fame, Parker asked the Sebastopol coach about his AFL playing career, which included 11 games with St Kilda.

“That’s not worth mentioning,” was Scott’s reply.

Parker said while Scott’s formal involvement with the Sebastopol FNC finished several years ago, he still liked to watch matches throughout a season.

“He will be sadly missed around the club,” Parker said.

Scott’s football achievements included:

– North Ballarat FC junior player, played over 100 junior games with premierships in all grades

– North Ballarat FC senior player, played over 100 senior games

– North Ballarat FC premiership player (1978,79,82)

– Sebastopol FC senior player, played over 50 games

– Sebastopol FC coach (1983-85, 1999-2001), runners-up (1985 & 2000)

– Sebastopol FC life member (2002)

– Bacchus Marsh FC senior player, played over 100 games

– Bacchus Marsh FC Team of the Era member (2016)

– Bacchus Marsh FC leading goal-kicker five times

– Coached junior football teams at Bacchus Marsh and Sebastopol

– Coached senior football teams at Ballan and Learmonth

– Premiership player with the Avoca FC (1996). Also won league goal-kicking award

– Tony Lockett Medalist for most goals kicked in a BFL season (1987, 1990)

– Played 20 matches with the Ballarat FL senior interleague side. Member of the division 1 championship teams (1981-83)

– Represented the VCFL at the state championships (1984)

– Ballarat FL interleague coach of VCFL Country Championship Division 2 winning side (2001)

– Picked in the best team ever for the Sebastopol FC, Bacchus Marsh FC and North Ballarat FC

For help and support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 224 636

https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5035162/ballarat-football-fraternity-mourns-great-mentor-malcolm-scott/

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Colin Richard COLE

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Colin Richard COLE   APM

AKA  COL
Late of Williamtown, NSW

Father to Retired NSWPF Member, Paul COLE # 14428

 

NSW Penrith Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

NSW Police Cadet # 1473

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  10130

 

Rank:  NSW Police Cadet – commenced 17 November 1958 ( aged 16 years, 0 months, 26 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 22 October 1961 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967

Superintendent – appointed 18 November 1987

Chief Superintendent – Staff Officer to Commissioner John Avery

Assistant Commissioner – appointed ???

 

Final Rank = Assistant Commissioner

 

Stations:  ?, Police Prosecutor – Fairfield, Lecturer at Detectives courses, Internal Affairs, Police HQ – 20 Division – Medical Discharge

 

Service:  From  11 November 1958  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Age at Retirement:  ? ? ?

Time in Retirement: ? ? ?

 

Awards:   National Medal – granted 6 November 1980

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 26 January 1993

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993

 

Born:   Thursday 22 October 1942

Died on:   Friday  4 January 2019

Age:  76 years, 2 months, 13 days

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

 

Funeral date:   Wednesday  9 January 2019 @ noon

Funeral location:   David Lloyd Funerals Chapel, 200 Brunker Rd, Adamstown, NSW

 

Wake location:  ?

 

Funeral Parlour:  David Lloyd Funerals, Adamstown  – 1300 662172

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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

 

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Col was described as a great instructor at Detective courses.

May he Rest In Peace.

 

Colin Richard ‘Col’ COLE

Born on 22 October 1942
Passed away on 4 January 2019
Aged 76 years

Service Detail

A Service will be held at David Lloyd Funerals Chapel, 200 Brunker Road, Adamstown, AU on Wednesday, 9th January 2019 at 12:00 PM.

Colin Richard COLE



William Blake LEONARD

| 18/01/2019

 William Blake LEONARD

AKA  ?
Late of Albury, NSW

NSW Academy Class #  ? ? ?

Brother to Lawrence Blake LEONARD – NSWPF #  ‘Q‘ 6949
Brother to Joseph Blake LEONARD – QldPol # ???

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘Q‘ 5928

Rank:  Constable

Final Rank = Constable 1st Class

Stations:  ?, Moulamein, Broken Hill, Torrowangee, Albury

1st Class Constable – of ‘Round Hill’ – acting forester at Broken Hill ( 10 Feb 1897 ) & Slaughter Houses ( 21 Feb 1896 )

Constable – acting forester at Thackaringa ( 16 Apr 1898 )

1st Class Constable – Registrar of Small Debts Court at Torrowangee ( 9 Dec 1898 )

Constable – Torrowangee Police Station ( Broken Hill ) ( 9 Dec 1898 & 22 Jun 1900 )

William B. LEONARD – Albury Police – ( Shearers’ Accommodation Act ) ( 6 May 1902 )

 

Service:  From  21 January 1890  to  26 June 1903 =  13+ years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  9 November 1865, ‘Jerrara’, Bungonia, NSW

Died on:   Friday  26 June 1903

Age:  37

Cause:   Pneumonia

Event location:  Albury Hospital, NSW

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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Thank you for the page on Lawrence Blake Leonard.  I thought you might be interested to know he had a brother in the NSW Police & another in the Queensland Police.  I understand William was posted to Moulamein, Broken Hill and then Albury.  The following is copied from Trove : Western Herald 1 Jul 1903
Constable William Leonard, brother of Constable J. B. Leonard, of Enngonia, died on Friday last at the Hospital, Albury, from pueumonia. Deceased was a married man and about 37 years of age. Very general sympathy is extended to both Mr and Mrs Leonard, who have each lost a brother within a few days, and also to the young widow and remainder of the family.
William had married Emily Theresa Stevens in Moulamein.
A third brother, Joseph Blake Leonard, joined the Queensland Police.  This is from the Daily Mercury, Mackay (Trove) 1939
Many friends will regret the passing of Mr. Joseph Blake Leonard, who was a retired Sergeant of Police, death taking place in Brisbane on Monday last. The late Mr. Leonard spent many years in Mackay, and after serving a short period in the North, went to Gayndah. After his retirement Mr. and Mrs. Leonard built a home at Ashgrove, where Mrs. Leonard died in 1938. Their son, Blake, survives them.
The three were the children of James Leonard, (an assisted emigrant from Woodford Galway in 1850) and his wife Catherine Blake.  All three were born at Jerrara, Goulburn, New South Wales.  James was a farmer.
I can send further family details.
Kind regards
Wendy Meredith
Canberra
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Mother:  Catherine BLAKE     Father:  James LEONARD

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Family History document.  184 pages
 https://www.gundaroo.info/genealogy/other/thomasleonard.pdf
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Edward COLLINS

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Edward COLLINS

AKA  TED, TEDDLES

Late of Gold Coast, Qld, previously Cairns, Qld & formerly of Lismore, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  132

Uniform # 1914

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  15521

Rank: Joined – 31 July 1972

Probationary Constable – appointed 11 September 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 October 1977

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1987

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations:  ?, Mt Druitt ( 27 Division ), Ingleburn – 35 Division, Bankstown – 19 Division – G District,  Accident Squad ( A.I.S. / C.I.U. ) – Flemington,

Service:  From  31 July 1972  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour – but

National Medal – granted ???

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ???

Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – with 25 year Clasp – obtained ( in mail ) 20 March 2017

Police Service Medal – obtained 19 April 2016

Born:   17 February 1949

Died on:   Tuesday  8 January 2019 during the a.m.

Age:  69

Cause:   ?

Event location:  home, Gold Coast, Qld

Event date:  Tuesday  8 January 2019

Funeral date:   ? ? ?TBA

Funeral location:   ?TBA ( Cowra )  There will be ‘no’ Service on the Gold Coast, Qld

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  ?TBA

Buried at:   ?TBA Cremated ( Cowra )

Memorial Service:  Sunday  31 March 2019 @ 10am

“Billy Goat Hill”, Bellevue Hill, Binni Creek Rd, Cowra, NSW

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

Ted COLLINS

 

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

Edward Collins; Ted Collins

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

Ted, apparently, grew up in the Cowra ( NSW ) area ( 1949 – 1961 ) before moving to Sydney ( Brighton Le Sands area and Kogarah area ) before returning to Cowra once he reached the age of 15 and left Kogarah High School to join the work force.
Prior to joining the NSWPF,  he worked at the Cowra Wool store from around 1969 to 1972.
He was a lovely bear of a man but, unfortunately, his latter days were not always filled with joy.
In April 2018 he moved to Lismore, NSW, from Cairns, Qld due to the stifling heat in Cairns.  He originally moved into a Retirement village, in Cairns, due to having spent a significant amount of time in Hospital due to a Staphylococcal Infection in the spine.  Ted loathed the Retirement village but it was close to his daughter.
Despite being closer to his daughter, Ted felt he had to move to Lismore where the climate felt better for him.
Ted was found, deceased, this morning – Tuesday 8 January 2019, at his home.
Ted was a friend to many and a member of various Policing Facebook Pages / Groups where his quick wit was always welcomed.
We all wish you a safe journey and hope that you forever Rest In Peace mate.
Cal
Memorial Service
Ted COLLINS in Ballina, NSW, 2018
Ted COLLINS in Ballina, NSW, 2018

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Class 132

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Paul Matthew TOPHAM

| 18/01/2019

Paul Matthew TOPHAM 

AKA TOPPY
Late of  ?

Victoria Police Force

Academy Class # ????

Regd. #  36971

Rank:  Senior Constable

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Hastings, Southern Metro Region – Somerville HWP – Death

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  1 January 2019 =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Posthumously ( 9 Jan 2019 ) Awarded a Commendation for two incidents he attended ( as mentioned below )

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   Tuesday  1 January 2019

Age:  37

Cause:   PTSD – Suicide – Mental Health issues – ( Method ? )

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Wednesday  9 January 2019 @ 4.30pm

Funeral location:   the Cumulus Stratus Chapel, Bunorong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston – Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  ?TBA

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

Paul TOPHAM

Paul TOPHAM

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

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Fighting PTSD Vicpol

Today I attended the funeral service of Senior Constable Paul TOPHAM and listened to the many messages of love and appreciation of a great family man that Toppy was.

As I stood in the foyer of the Cumulus Stratus Chapel, I observed a full house of family, friends and police members paying respects to a man that was destined to be a member of the blue army. 6ft 9 inches tall and it was mentioned very big feet which were noticed during the beautiful photo presentation of his life.

We all observed a man that cared for his partner, 5 children and the family pets. I also saw a man with a love of motor bike riding or driving a tractor.His father spoke of Paul always finding peace on the property in Yea.

His father also spoke about the battle Paul had for many years being diagnosed with PTSD and thanked many that assisted Paul during his journey.

The funeral service finished with the sound of a single bagpipe player walking through the large guard of honour for Paul.

In memory of Pauls police life he received a commendation for the work he performed in relation to a high profile public incident where he looked after the grieving mother whose child had just been murdered. Paul was also the first on scene giving CPR to the Hastings Jeweller who was murdered during a daylight robbery. These events unfortunately took a toll on a man who had a big heart

To all my friends who I spoke to today at the service and all those that were unable to attend. Please look after yourself and each other.

Its times like these that really makes me even more passionate for the #fightingptsdvicpol campaign.

There is always someone that is only a phone call away that you can call or message or please use the support numbers on the webpage

www.protectingtheprotectors.com

RIP Paul. Your legacy will continue with other members that have gone before you.
May you keep a look out for your family and friends from above.

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Batty case constable’s death shocks friends and family

Ryan Tennison, Herald Sun

A senior police officer who helped Rosie Batty through the aftermath of her son Luke’s murder has died, shocking friends and family.

Leading Senior Constable Paul Topham was a key part of a coronial inquest into the 11-year-old’s death and was praised for his efforts during the matter.

Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said the well-respected officer would be sorely missed.

ROSIE BATTY STEPS DOWN FROM FOUNDATION

STUNNING NEW PORTRAIT OF ROSIE BATTY UNVEILED

THE SHOCKING STATISTIC NO AUSTRALIAN SHOULD ACCEPT

Luke Batty. Picture: Supplied/Instagram

“The Police Association is deeply saddened by the ­sudden, tragic loss of one of our members in recent days,” he said.

“We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the member’s family, friends and shattered colleagues, and remind them that we are here to support them in any we can.”

Ms Batty said she would ­remember Sen Constable Topham for helping her through some of her darkest days. “I can’t speak highly enough of what he did for me,” she said.

“He was someone I could turn to when I was scared or worried about something. He was there for me when some in the police force weren’t.”

Ms Batty said she had heard Sen Constable Topham had been struggling with mental health issues in recent times.

“I knew he was going through some tough times but I’m saddened to hear that he’s no longer with us,” Ms Batty said. “It’s an absolute tragedy.”

A Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed an officer from the Southern Metro region had died and a report was being prepared for the coroner.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

In his coronial findings, Judge Ian Gray praised Sen Constable Topham for his efforts during the investigation.

If you are experiencing personal problems call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

ryan.tennison@news.com.au

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January 04 2019 – 06:49

In memoriam: Senior Constable Paul Matthew Topham, Victoria Police #36971, Southern Metro region, died suddenly after many years of brave struggle with PTSD on the 1st January 2019. He was 37 years old.  He was a key part of the investigation and the subsequent coronial inquest into Rosie Batty’s 11-year-old son Luke’s death. Senior Constable Paul Topham arrested the killer in January 2013. Judge Ian Gray praised Sr Cst. Topham for his excellent efforts during the investigation.⠀ ⠀ Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said the well-respected officer would be sorely missed. “We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the member’s family, friends and shattered colleagues, and remind them that we are here to support them in any we can,” he said.⠀ ⠀ Senior Constable Paul Topham fought a heroic battle with operational stress injury (PTSD) in recent times.⠀ ⠀ He left behind his loving wife and five children. Our thoughts and prayers with his family.

 



Norma LORENZO

| 18/01/2019

Norma LORENZO 

AKA  ?
Late of  ?

NSW Public Service

New South Wales Police Force

Regd # 8520887

Rank:  Administrative Officer

Stations:  ?, Blacktown Traffic Office ( 27 Division )

Service:  From  ? ? 1985?  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   Thursday  27 December 2018

Age:  63

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Saturday  5 January 2019 @ 10am

Funeral location:   St John 23rd Parish Church, 160 Perfection Ave, Stanhope Gardens, NSW

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

 
 
Richard Hurst: I was Traffic Sgt at Blacktown when Norma started she was amazing……I’m lost for words. She was the most efficient, loyal person you could wish to meet, she had a lovely family, her husband Freddy was a great bloke. Rest in Peace Norma.
 
 
 
Norma LORENZO