Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 – 1954), Monday 20 April 1953, page 3
DEATH OF EX TAREE POLICE OFFICER
Former Police Superintendent L. Alford, who died on Saturday at his home in Kingsford after a long illness, was at one time Mounted Constable in Taree. Superintendent Alford was a prominent detective for many years. Before his retirement he was officer-in-charge of the Goulburn police district. A funeral service will be held at the Holy Trinity Church, Kingsford, to-day.
There is a large volume of information on www.trove.nla.gov.au about this man. He was certainly amongst the action.
[divider_dotted]
W L C Alford as a young man.
W L C ALFORD in his Mounted Police uniform at Taree
With his eldest son Brian Albert ALFORD on the day Albert started his career in banking at the Commonwealth Bank, Sydney
William Lindsay Creswell ALFORD
Lindsay, Joan, Kerrie, Eva, Lindsay
Lindsay, Lindsay (grandson), Joan (daughter-in-law)), Kerrie (granddaughter), Eva (wife), Albert (son)
[divider_dotted]
The Sun, Sydney. Saturday 18 April 1953. p3 article
DEATH OF EX-POLICE SUPT. ALFORD
William Lindsay Creswell Alford, 57, of Kingsford, who suffered a fatal collapse today, was the third ex-superintendent of police to die this week.
The others were Arthur Leary, 79, of Campbelltown, and William Chas Watkins, 63, of Bellevue Hill.
Mr. Alford had attended the funeral of Superintendent Watkins yesterday and went to his son’s home at Warrimoo, where he became ill.
He was being taken to Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney and died in the ambulance.
Mr. Alford was an inspector at North Sydneyand Phillip St. before his appointment as Superintendent at Parkes. He retired because of ill-health.
[divider_dotted]
Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 – 1954), Saturday 16 June 1951, page 2
WON POLICE MEDAL
A distinguished police officer who was first stationed at Taree has been awarded the King’s Police and Fire Services Medal. He is Superintendent L. Alford,
of Kingsford. The medal is issued for gallantry and for distinguished services. Supt. Alford is a regular visitor to Taree. He is also a keen bowler.
Visitors to Forster during the week were Messrs. W. Matthews, J. Job, J. Townsend and W. Parker, well known professional and commercial men of Parkes. They were on a trip north to follow the sun.
All are friends of Police Superintendent Len Alford, at one time a police officer at Taree, who is a great advocate for Forster as a holiday resort amongst his friends in the Western part of the State.
Sergeant and Mrs. Blunden were entertained by a large gathering of their friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. Yarad on Thursday night. An enjoyable musical programme was provided and at the conclusion of an excellent supper the chairman (Mr E. D. Graham) proposed the toast of Sergeant and Mrs. Blunden. He referred to the efficient manner that Sergeant Blunden had administered the Taree police district over the past three years. His remarks were supported by Mr W. P. Chapman, Mr. Hamilton Knight (Conciliation Commissioner), Superintendent L. Alford, Messrs. J. J. Northam, V. Hough (Clerk of Petty Sessions at Taree), E. McCartney, Mr. Simmons (Wingham), and Sergeant Fallon. Mr. Yarad, on behalf of the Lebanese ladies of Taree, presented Mrs. Blunden with a cut glass decanter and 12 goblets. After the joint toast had been enthusiastically honoured Sergeant Blunden and Mrs. Blunden expressed their appreciation of the enjoyable function held in their honor, the good wishes that had been extended to them and the acceptable gift.
Superintendent Alford, in proposing the toast of the host and hostess, paid a tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Yarad for having arranged such a really enjoyable function to farewell Sergeant and Mrs. Blunden.
Mr. Hamilton Knight moved a vote of appreciation to the chairman, and this concluded a happy evening.
Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 – 1954), Wednesday 16 March 1949, page 2
Police Superintendent L. Alford, at Parkes, accompanied by Mrs. Alford and their grandchild, are on a visit to the Manning as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Northam, of Taree.
It is 30 years all but two months since Supt. Alford came to Taree as a trooper.
His many friends were pleased to renew his acquaintance. At Taree bowling green on Saturday, the president (Mr. R. S. Butterworth) welcomed the visitor, who suitably responded, expressing his pleasure at being able to re-visit the Manning.
Western Grazier (Wilcannia, NSW : 1896 – 1951), Friday 12 November 1948, page 3
visit OF POLICE SUPERINTENDENT
Former prominent figure of the Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Squad, Superintendent Alford, now in charge of the Western Police District stationed at Parkes, last week paid a visit to Ivanhoe, where he was supervising Police matters generally.
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (NSW : 1887 – 1954), Friday 8 October 1948, page 7
Police Change
Police Superintendent H. C. Randall, who has been stationed in Parkes in charge of the Western police district since December, has received notice of his transfer to Goulburn. Supt. Randall, who expects to leave Parkes within two or three weeks, will be in charge of the Southern administrative district, the headquarters of which are at Goulburn.
He will be replaced in Parkes by Superintendent Alford, of Sydney.
Born – 33696/1904 Father = Albert Mother = Emma Born in the MacLean District
Marriage – 8107/1935 Kathleen A HALL – in Marrickville District
Marriage – 27757/1960 Hazel Marion McGuire – in North Sydney District. Interred on 4 May 2004 at Macquarie Park Cemetery. A J Hare Lawn. Row 24 Plot 0018
Death – 1246/1985 Father = Albert Mother = Emma
[divider_dotted]
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 – 1954), Friday 13 November 1942, page 10
WEEK BY WEEK
Constable Ernest Wallwork; who has recently taken up duties at Dapto police station, was complimented by the deputy Coroner [Mr. S. R. Musgrave) on Wednesday at the hearing of the inquest concerning the death of Mr David .Mack. The coroner remarked that the Constable had came from a rural area out west, and the excellent manner in which he had secured the necessary evidence and prepared the case was all the more commendable as this was his first experience of a fatal industrial accident.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 23 October 1942 (No.141), page 2820
THE undermentioned members of the Police Force to exercise the authority conferred by section 63, subsection 1, of the Liquor Act, 1912, within the Licensing Districts preceding their names, from the dates specified, viz.:—’
Wollongong—Constable Ernest Roy Clarence Wallwork, stationed at Dapto,—from 23rd September, 1942.
Zagami ( Frederick John):
Fred passed away at home on 02.12.2016.
Freddie was a true gentleman, loving husband to Penny, fantastic dad to Jemal and Natalie, and much loved Poppie to Matthew, Noah, Amy and Daisy.
Poppie, the world is a lesser place without you in it. You have left an indelible mark on the lives of all that knew you. You leave a proud legacy and memories that will be cherished forever.
Rest in peace, our beautiful Poppie.
All our love, Penny, Jemal, Natalie, Damien, Matthew, Noah, Amy and Daisy xxxxxxxx
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Sincere Sympathy to Penny and family .
Fond Memories our childhood and Angwin street East Fremantle
Nancy
~
Nancy Marchesani,
South Yunderup, Western Australia
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Fred you were a true gentleman, your kindness and love of life and family will never be forgotten. We will miss you terribly and you will live in our hearts and memories forever. All our love and sympathy to Penny, Natalie, Damien, Amy, Daisy, Matthew, Noah and Jemal. Brian and Rita, Francesca and Marc and Rebekah and Ben
~
Rita Renwick,
Perth, Western Australia
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Life has lost a rare and beautiful man, forever in our hearts
Lots of Love to Aunty Penny, Jemal, Natalie & Family, Mum & Dad, big hugs
Cheryl
~
Cheryl Kenny,
London
Thursday, 8 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Frederick):
Our deepest sympathy to Penny and family on the sad passing of Fred. A respected work colleague over years gone by.
Bill and Pam Carpenter.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred):
A great friend, a devoted family man, liked a joke, a laugh and always ready to help. A good man. You will be greatly missed by many people. CIB and Bunbury Commercial Club Bowls.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred ): Sympathy to Penny and all his family and friends.
Great mate and Colleague.
Bill and Jean Burnett
DET. INSP. RET.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred ): Deepest sympathy to Penny and family. An old workmate whose practical jokes will always be remembered.
Jim and Judy Migro
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred):
Our deepest sympathy to dear Penny and family on the sad loss of Fred.
Frank and Gaye Yakas and family
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred):
Our deepest sympathy to Penny and family. Fred will be remembered always. Peter and Barbara Walsh
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred):
A true gentleman. Will always remember our morning teas, talks, jokes and laughter with Walshie and BP. Deepest sympathy to Penny and family.
Graham Wells
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Zagami ( Frederick John):
Farewell to our long-time friend and great mate Fred. We shared many happy times together, from boyhood, through our teen years and throughout our lives. Deepest sympathies to Penny, Jemal, Natalie and families.
Graeme, Don, John and Bruce of the Shack Mob, East Fremantle
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred ): With great sadness, we say goodbye to our respected friend and colleague, Fred. Our deepest sympathy to Penny and family. He will be missed. Offender Review Unit/Prosecuting WA Police.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Frederick ): Our deepest sympathy to Penny, Natalie, Jemal and families on your sad loss. Uncle Freddy, we cherish the love and happy memories you gave us. May the angels embrace you in their wings. Your love and light will warm our hearts forever. Lynette, Tom, Thomas and Jemma.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
ZAGAMI (Fred):
Our deepest sympathy to Penny, Jamal, Natalie, Damien, Lorna and Colin. Our thoughts and love to you all on the loss of our dear cousin Freddie. He will be sadly missed. Stephanie, Eileen and families. Always a smile and a joke
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Zagami (Frederick John):
Happy memories of our fun loving “Freddie” taken from us too early.
Our deepest sympathy and love to Penny and family on their sad loss.
He will be greatly missed.
Fred, Wendy and Family
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Memorial Service for our Retired Member Fred John Zagami 3854 at Bowra & O’Dea Hilton on FRIDAY (9.12.2016) at 2.30pm.
A convicted rapist shot dead by a police officer in Western Australia was wanted by Victorian detectives over the stabbing murders of two sisters in Melbourne.
Melbourne man William John Watkins, 38, was fatally shot in the chest yesterday after he bashed acting Sergeant Shane Gray on a highway south of Karratha, in WA’s remote Pilbara.
Watkins was pulled over by Sgt Gray on suspicion of stealing petrol, but it emerged today he had a history of convictions for rape and assaulting police.
He was also wanted by Victorian police for questioning over the murders of Colleen Irwin, 23, and her sister Laura, 21, who were neighbours of Watkins in the Melbourne suburb of Altona North.
The sisters were found dead from stab wounds in their home in Millers Road on Saturday evening. They may have been dead since the previous day.
Watkins lived in a block of flats in the same street.
“He (Watkins) is a person of interest in Victoria for a double homicide that happened there last Friday,” WA police Superintendent Fred Zagami, of Karratha police, said today.
However, when he pulled over Watkins yesterday, Sgt Gray did not know the Melbourne man was wanted for questioning over the murders because Victorian police did not issue an alert until this morning, said Supt Zagami.
Watkins was shot when stopped for allegedly speeding away from the Fortescue Roadhouse, south of Karratha, without paying for petrol for his Victorian-registered white Toyota station wagon.
He was killed during an altercation with Sgt Gray, who suffered a broken nose and suspected head fractures.
“We can tell you that at least two shots were fired and at least one of the projectiles struck the person who is deceased in the upper chest area and we are not too sure about the second shot,” said Supt Zagami.
“I have personally spoken to the deceased’s sister and his father in the eastern states and explained to them how the incident has unfolded here.”
Sgt Gray, an experienced officer who trained others in the use of force, was traumatised by the shooting, he said.
“The last thing a police officer wants is to shoot somebody and death results … it’s a split second decision between saving their life or the life of a member of the public.”
Sgt Gray was flown to Perth overnight for treatment but today was still too ill to be questioned.
Both WA and Victorian police called for public help to piece together Watkins’ journey after he left Melbourne.
Police said officers who searched Watkins’ car yesterday found little or no luggage, suggesting he may have fled Victoria in haste.
“The vehicle may have travelled from the WA/SA border at speed over the last few days,” said Supt Zagami.
“With his dark cap and red shirt and dark glasses and tattoos on his arms he should stand out.”
Meanwhile, the parents of Colleen and Laura Irwin said news of Watkins’ death did nothing to ease their grief.
“The Victorian police are still investigating circumstances of Colleen and Laura’s death and will continue to do so,” a family spokesman said in a statement.
“This news does nothing for the grief in Shirley and Allan’s hearts.
“Shirley and Allan would like to thank the Victorian and West Australian police and all involved for the wonderful work they have done to find Colleen and Laura’s killer.”
Watkins’ neighbours said he had lived there for about a year and kept to himself.
Peter Schroder said he passed him in the stairwell occasionally and he was no trouble.
“You would just say `G’day’ and that’s about it,” he said.
This is a transcript from PM. The program is broadcast around Australia at 5:10pm on Radio National and 6:10pm on ABC Local Radio.
Police investigate link between double murder and fatal shooting
PM – Wednesday, 1 February , 2006 18:32:00
Reporter: Nick McKenzie
MARK COLVIN: The family of two sisters murdered in Melbourne says its grief has only been compounded by reports that a man shot dead by police in Western Australia may have been responsible for the brutal double murder.
Victorian detectives are continuing to investigate whether 38-year-old William John Watkins stabbed to death Colleen and Laura Irwin, whose bodies were found in their Melbourne home over the weekend.
Watkins, who is believed to have had a violent criminal history, was shot dead yesterday after an altercation with a policeman in the Pilbara.
Nick McKenzie reports.
NICK MCKENZIE: Over the last few days, relatives of Victorian sisters Colleen and Laura Irwin have begged for the any information that could help them and police understand why the women were murdered.
It now seems likely that some of those answers may lie with a man shot dead yesterday by a police officer in the Pilbara in Western Australia, thousands of kilometres away from the Melbourne home where the girls’ bodies were discovered.
The police officer had pulled over 38-year-old William John Watkins after he’d left a petrol station without paying for his fuel.
An altercation followed, during which Watkins, who had a long criminal history for offences including rape, was shot dead.
It’s believed Watkins may have been driving for days after he’d fled his own residence in the same Melbourne street where the Irwin sisters lived.
This afternoon, West Australian Superintendent Fred Zagami spoke to journalists.
FRED ZAGAMI: We are assisting the Victorian police to… with information being relayed back from here. We are very keen to locate the movements of this person and his vehicle since he arrived in the state.
We believe that he did come in through South Australia somewhere and so we’re very keen to hear from the public of any person that’s seen this particular person or his vehicle in Western Australia.
NICK MCKENZIE: Victorian homicide detectives are continuing to investigate if Watkins is responsible for killing the Irwin sisters, who were both in their early 20s.
A friend of one of the sisters has reportedly said she was concerned she was being stalked, a possibility ruled out by the woman’s father, Allen Irwin, who has said he would have been aware of any such fears.
Today the girls’ uncle, Hugh McGowan, spoke to the media on behalf of the murdered girls’ parents shortly after they’d learned that the man killed in Western Australia was wanted by Victorian police for questioning.
HUGH MCGOWAN: The news that we’ve just had does nothing for the grief in Shirley and Allen’s hearts. Shirley and Allen would like to thank the Victorian police and the West Australian police and all others involved for the wonderful work they are doing to find Colleen and Laura’s killer.
NICK MCKENZIE: Police in Western Australia continue to investigate the incident in which William John Watkins was shot.
It’s believed Watkins may have attacked Acting Sergeant Shane Grey with a wheel brace after the police officer had pulled him over.
Acting Sergeant Grey is recovering in hospital with serious injuries, including possible fractures to his skull and severe facial bruising.
West Australian Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan says Acting Sergeant Grey was unaware that Watkins was wanted for questioning over the murder of the Irwin sisters in Melbourne.
KARL O’CALLAGHAN: Sergeant Grey was not aware of any alerts. He was responding to a vehicle drive-off on the North West Coastal Highway. That’s all he knew and he intercepted the vehicle to speak to the driver.
MARK COLVIN: West Australian Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan ending Nick McKenzie’s report.
This is a transcript from The World Today. The program is broadcast around Australia at 12:10pm on ABC Local Radio.
Vic Police under fire over suspect alert
The World Today – Thursday, 2 February , 2006 12:40:00
Reporter: Lynn Bell
KAREN PERCY: Police in Victoria are under fire this afternoon for not putting out an all-states alert for a murder suspect who was ultimately shot and killed by a Western Australian police officer on Tuesday.
38-year-old William John Watkins was a suspect in the double murder of two sisters in Melbourne, but only police officers in Victoria had been asked to look out for the man.
Victoria’s Police Assistant Commissioner, Simon Overland, has been defending his force, saying it would not have been appropriate to put out an all-states alert based on the evidence available at the time.
Lynn Bell reports.
LYNN BELL: 38 -year-old William John Watkins has, in the past, been convicted of rape and assault. And from the early stages, he was a person of interest to police investigating the murders of Laura and Colleen Irwin, who were raped and stabbed to death on Friday night.
He lived next door to the sisters, who were 21 and 23, and this morning the Assistant Commissioner for Crime with Victoria Police, Simon Overland, told 3AW’s Neil Mitchell, that DNA tests have now been done on blood samples.
SIMON OVERLAND: It was DNA testing of blood samples or blood that had been found.
NEIL MITCHELL: What, of his blood, or victims’ blood?
SIMON OVERLAND: Well, it’s victim blood.
NEIL MITCHELL: So victims’ blood was found in his house?
SIMON OVERLAND: Yes. Well, that will be the allegation, yes. I mean, I make the point that all of this will need to be subject to inquiry here in Victoria, but that’s what will be alleged.
LYNN BELL: A bulletin went out to all police in Victoria at half-past-one on Tuesday, telling officers to detain Watkins if they saw him, and call the homicide detectives. But Victorian police did not notify officers interstate about the investigations.
William John Watkins was shot dead by a police officer in Western Australia on Tuesday morning, after he drove away from a petrol station without paying for fuel.
It’s alleged Watkins hit the officer with a wheel brace when he was pulled over, and Acting Sergeant Shane Gray fired two shots.
Victoria Police’s Assistant Commissioner, Simon Overland, believes detectives in Victoria have handled the case properly.
And he says there was no reason to notify interstate officers earlier in the week.
SIMON OVERLAND: We didn’t have sufficient justification to arrest that individual, we didn’t have sufficient justification to put out a wider message across the rest of Australia, because there was no proper basis for doing so.
It wasn’t until yesterday afternoon, when we got the forensic test back, that he went from being a person of interest to a firm suspect, and we were then in the process of disseminating that information across the rest of Australia when we were then able to make the connection with the events in Western Australia.
LYNN BELL: But Simon Overland says that deciding when to disseminate information is a matter of professional judgement that is open to interpretation.
SIMON OVERLAND: Did we get it right in this case? We’ll never know. I mean, had we actually put that information out into the public domain, and that shooting then happened in WA, you would quite rightly be asking us questions of did we go too early?
It’s difficult in certain circumstances such as this to know did we do… you know, was the right decision made? All I can say to you is that I’m satisfied with the way this matter has been handled.
LYNN BELL: Western Australia’s Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan says he believes communication between Victoria and the States was appropriate.
KARL O’CALLAGHAN: Victoria Police, to my knowledge, didn’t become aware this person was travelling until Monday in any event. So by the time those alerts come out it takes some time to do that. So I don’t think there’s any miscommunication, I just think it’s the turn of events.
LYNN BELL: West Australian Superintendent Fred Zagami says timely alerts for police officers, nationwide, are vital.
FRED ZAGAMI: We’d expect around Australia that police, if a person is on the run for a murder, that we put out timely information to protect the community and also the police (inaudible) they have a traffic stop.
LYNN BELL: In Western Australia, Sergeant Gray is recovering from the head injuries he suffered on Tuesday.
Warren is the brother of Sgt Elwyn BRAMBLE # 12973 who died on 20 November 2016
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 12521
Redfern Police Academy Class 110
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 25 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 21 years, 4 months, 8 days )
Constable – appointed 3 April 1968 ( North East District )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 April 1972
Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1976
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 18 April 1983 ( Seniority date was 4 January 1983 )
Stations: Revesby & Bankstown ( 19 Division )(ProCst )(3 April 1967 – Jan 1968 ), Divisional Motor cyclist ( 19 Division )( Jan 1968 – ? ), STP – Traffic Branch ( Jan 1968 – ? )( North East District ), ?, Wallsend ( 1970’s ), Toronto HWP, Newcastle HWP, Gosford HWP ( 1980’s )
Service: From 20 February 1967to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( Sgt )
Born: Monday 26 November 1945
Died on: Monday 12 December 2016 during the morning
Age: 71 years, 0 months, 16 days
Cause: Heart attack
Funeral date: Monday 19 December 2016 @ noon
Funeral location: Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah. Near Old Bar
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Gosford HWP March 1984 L to R – Sgt Warren Bramble # 12521, S/Con Mick Brown # 13825, Con 1/C Larry Cook # 19151, Con 1/C John McCulloch # 18558, Con 1/C Glen Hilton # 17707, S/Con Dave Knowles # 16575 and S/Con Bill Eggins # 15271. Pic taken at the new Gosford Police Station
WARREN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 11 December 1967
Constable – appointed 11 December 1968
Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1976
Detective Sergeant – appointed 31 August 1984
Detective Sergeant – retired
Stations: ?, Albury ( 1969, 1972 ), Liverpool Detectives, Green Valley Detectives, Kogarah ( 1973 ), Hurstville ( 1970’s – 1980’s ), Campbelltown Detectives ( 35 Division – at the ‘old’ Railway St Police Station ), South West, Albury,
Service: From? ? pre December 1967 to? ? ? = ? years Service
It is a little difficult to feel another emotion other than melancholy after visiting an old friend who, in his own words looks you in the eye with his steel blue eyes and tells you he only has four weeks to live. Today was such a day when I visited my old work colleague from Campbelltown Detectives, James Robert Berthaly, known to all as either Bob, Bertha or Kimbies. My old partner Peter Gould had been generous enough to call in and see him before I had arrived and as I sat out on the verandah in the sunshine with Bob, we reminisced on times gone by, funny times we had shared at our second unofficial office ’The Lacks Hotel’, exchanging war stories and the like.
He spoke glowingly of his undying love for his three sons, one of whom tragically he had already lost through cancer, his friends from his lengthy and distinguished policing career, his world travels, his friends, but most of all his funny, quirky anecdotes about almost every facet of his life. As I sat there quietly listening to my old dying friend, I thought to myself that only those who knew this larrikin could even dare to believe his wonderful stories. Some of them have already become legendary.
For the two hours I sat with Kimbies, the mood was surprisingly uplifting, and he indeed laughed a great deal. I was almost in awe of his tenacity, courage and typically “Fuck You cancer” attitude. There were two occasions however, when he shed a few tears. I also did in kind. How could I not. When I left him, he gave me a massive bear hug and planted a big kiss on my left cheek, declaring, “I love you”. It was in turn, reciprocated.
I have made it my solemn promise to this great man and myself to visit him regularly, weekly, in his greatest time of need and I urge all of his friends and former colleagues to do the same. He is in good spirits, and informed me that he is happy to receive guests. Bob always had time for everyone else. Now it is our time to repay that debt. You will find him on Level 2, Raine House, Whiddon Group, 81 Belmont Road, Glenfield.
Our lives, by those who have touched them are etched forever in our minds as a myriad of footprints in the sand. Some footprints however, are etched deeper in the sands than others, solely by what we have received from those whose footprints are left. In Bob’s case, his footprints are forever indelible.
Received this letter from the Police Commissioner yesterday for the late ‘Kimbies’ Berthaly. Emailed to me to pass onto the Berthaly family. Nice gesture Commissioner. I know the family will appreciate it.
AISBETT:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our Retired Member Leslie Warwick Aisbett, 4502 at East Chapel, PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park on MONDAY (5.12.2016) at 2.30pm.
Service: From 27 June 1899to? ? 1925 ( resigned ) = 26 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 2 October 1865 – son of John Ross McLennan & Jessie ( nee McIntyre )
Died on: 6 November 1932
Age: 67
Cause: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Ref:168/97 George McLennan First NSW Police Motor Cyclist [On AJS Motorcycle. Outside Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Sydney] c1915. Silver gelatin photograph, captioned and annotated in ink on image lower right and verso, 14.1 x 19.4cm. Slight tear to right edge of image, minor stains, scuffs and silvering to image, laid down on old backing. Annotations include “Born 2-10-1865, son of John Ross McLennan and Jessie (nee McIntyre). George died Photographed outside NSW Art Gallery. Old Kiosk in background. It was later demolished to make way for the Cahall [sic] expressway.” NSW Registration number 11255 Uniform number possible 800
NSW Registration number 11255 Wearing the 1915 NSW Police Cap Badge. Possible Uniform number 500 on left collar. Not able to see Alpha letter on right collar. The Alpha letter on right collar depicted, in those days, the District that the Constable was assigned to. i.e. ‘A’ District was Sydney. ‘I’ District was Liverpool etc.
NSWPF 1915 CAP BADGE
George McLennan Uniform number A 500 – indicating that he worked from ‘A’ District ( Sydney )
[alert_yellow]GEORGE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
[divider_dotted]
Funeral location: ?
[divider_dotted]
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
First NSW Police Motor Cyclist [On AJS Motorcycle. Outside Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Sydney] c1915.
Silver gelatin photograph, captioned and annotated in ink on image lower right and verso, 14.1 x 19.4cm. Slight tear to right edge of image, minor stains, scuffs and silvering to image, laid down on old backing.
Annotations include “Born 2-10-1865, son of John Ross McLennan and Jessie (nee McIntyre). George died 6-11-1932, aged 67. He resigned from police force in 1925.
Photographed outside NSW Art Gallery. Old Kiosk in background. It was later demolished to make way for the Cahall [sic] expressway.”
[divider_dotted]
NSW State Records
Service # 7378 Native of NSW Reel 3043 Item [ 8/3253 ]
[divider_dotted]
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 7 November 1932 p8
McLENNAN – November 6, 1932, at his residence, 17 Wynchbury avenue, Croydon. George McLennan ( ex -sergeant of police ) dearly loved husband of Grace and loving father of Jessie, Ross and Heather. aged 67 years.
Life has lost a rare and beautiful man, forever in our hearts
![Ref:168/97 George McLennan First NSW Police Motor Cyclist [On AJS Motorcycle. Outside Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Sydney] c1915. Silver gelatin photograph, captioned and annotated in ink on image lower right and verso, 14.1 x 19.4cm. Slight tear to right edge of image, minor stains, scuffs and silvering to image, laid down on old backing. Annotations include "Born 2-10-1865, son of John Ross McLennan and Jessie (nee McIntyre). George died 6-11-1932, aged 67. He resigned from police force in 1925. Photographed outside NSW Art Gallery. Old Kiosk in background. It was later demolished to make way for the Cahall [sic] expressway."](https://police.freom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/George-McLENNAN-NSWPF-Died-6-November-1932.jpg "http://aaada.org.au/items/?item=5775")
