Stations: Mounted Unit, Redfern ( as a 16 year old ‘work experience’ )
V.I.P. ( Volunteer In Policing) – Camden L.A.C.
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: 24 August 1964
Died on: 5 December 2012
Cause: Illness – alcohol
Age: 48
Funeral date: 12 December 2012
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Castlebrook cemetery, Rouse Hill
Annette Vicki BROWN
An unsworn officer that I thought I’d tell you about – my mum.
Her name is is Annette Vicki BROWN ( nee Heather ). Growing up she had some terrible things happen to her in her life and there was nothing more that she wanted than to help people.
She loved horses and with her two passions, she wanted to join the NSWP mounted unit.
In 1980/1981 she was 16 years old and undertook work experience with the NSWP Mounted Police. She thoroughly enjoyed her time and became friends with Wayne (?) from the unit.
It was during her time with the Police she was the victim of a crime. Still wanting to fulfil her dream she reapplied as an adult however was too thin for the old height and weight restrictions.
At 25 she got married and had her first born daughter, Michelle. At 33 she was re married and had her second and third daughters Caitlin and Lisa. Still never letting go of her dream she applied to be a Volunteer In Policing and worked for the Camden LAC.
She very much loved being part of the Police and was very interested in forensics. She learnt how to lift fingerprints and enjoyed pulling finger prints around the house.
She was the victim of a number of crimes in the latter part of her life and the post traumatic effects were more than she could handle. She self medicated with alcohol.
She was found deceased on December 5, 2012.
She had a big heart and was too kind in a cruel world. Everyone who met her would know how kind she was. She never forgot a birthday, and always went above and beyond for everyone. She loved her daughters and she will be missed forever.
Born 24.08.1964
died 5.12.12
aged 48 years
Michelle
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Sidney WALL
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Sidney WALL
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Senior Constable – Resigned 1980
Stations: Jindabyne, 1974 – 1980
Service: From ? to 1980
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died on: Friday 12 December 2014
Cause: Injuries. Died from being trapped under an upturned tractor
Age: 65
Funeral date: ? TBA
Funeral location: ? TBA
Buried at: ?
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Summit Sun
Jindabyne man dies after becoming trapped under tractor
Dec. 13, 2014, 6:50 a.m.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man on a rural property near Jindabyne.
Shortly after 3.30pm Friday 12 December police and emergency services were called to a property in East Jindabyne.
Upon arriving at the location, emergency services personnel were met by a 35-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman who directed them to an injured 65-year-old man.
The man had sustained a number of injuries after becoming trapped under a tractor he had been using to mow the property’s grass paddocks.
Ambulance paramedics performed CPR on the man until a doctor arrived via Southcare rescue helicopter a short time later.
However, the man was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police will now prepare a report for the Coroner, outlining the full circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Sid was stationed at Jindabyne between 1974 – 1980. He was up for promotion from Senior Constable to Sergeant but resigned because he did not want to move, from Jindabyne, for the promotion.
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Albert Spencer Thomas BAKER
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Albert Spencer Thomas BAKER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Constable
Stations: Central Police Station
Awards: ?
Service: From ? to 5 November 1906
Born: 1899
Died: 3 November 1926
Age: 27
Cause: Suicide – gunshot – Service revolver
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Grave location: ?
The constable was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head in his bedroom at the police barracks at Central Police Station, Sydney. He was a single man who was to be married two weeks from the date he died. An inquest into the death returned a finding of suicide. The Evening News of 3 November, 1926 reported briefly on the tragedy.
CONSTABLE SHOT – TRAGEDY AT CENTRAL AFTER ILL-HEALTH
CONSTABLE ALBERT BAKER, 27, was found shot dead at the Central Police Station today. A service revolver was lying alongside him. The constable was a native of Cargo, near Orange, and had been in the force for about 18 months. He had recently been in ill-health, and for that reason had been granted leave. Baker, who was a single man, lived at the police barracks at the Central [sic]. The Central District Ambulance took the body to the morgue.”
The constable was born about 1899 and joined the New South Wales Police Force in 1925. At the time of his death he was stationed at Newtown.
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BARRACKS TRAGEDY.
Constable Shot Dead. Sydney, Nov. 3
The West Australian ( Perth ) Thursday 4 November 1926 page 11 of 20
Constable Albert Baker (27) was shot dead in his bedroom at the Central Police Barracks to-day. He was found lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the forehead, and with a service revolver lying smoking beside his right hand. Shortly before 10 o’clock, police at the barracks were startled by the sound of a revolver shot in one of the dormitories. Another constable was sleeping in the same room at the time, and was awakened suddenly by the report, which occurred a few feet from his bed.
Sergeant Hardiman, the barracks sergeant, called the Central District Ambulance, which conveyed Baker to the Sydney Hospital, where he was examined by Dr. Wallace, and found to be dead. The body was taken to the morgue.
This morning Baker breakfasted as usual and appeared to be in good spirits.
The following notifications appear in yesterday’s Gazette –
APPOINTMENTS – SergeantCharlesW. Brayne as an inspector of magazines under the 34th section of the Gun-powder and explosive Consolidation Act of 1876 (40 Victoria No 1), for the purpose of laying complaints and taking legal proceedings as prescribed in the 58th section of such Act.
The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 5 July 1884 page 8 of 20
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The great Kiama fire
IN THE early hours of Sunday morning, October 1, 1899 a fire broke out that was to be the most extensive and destructive one that had ever visited the township of Kiama. It would also change the face of Terralong Street forever.
The fire started in the Wood Brothers general store and within minutes the place was ablaze. With the help of a strong southerly breeze, the fire spread to adjoining buildings and according to William H Bayley, author of Bluehaven: History of Kiama Municipality, “half the block of shops fronting Terralong Street from Collins Street towards Shoalhaven Street caught fire at 2am and was destroyed soon after dawn.”
The Sydney Morning Herald dated Monday, October, 2 1899, reported: “By the time the local police and many others were on the spot, and under the direction of Senior-Sergeant Brayne, Alderman Hindmarsh and others, many willing hands made great efforts to prevent the flames catching the Royal Hotel. In spite of their efforts the hotel soon ignited.
“This building being in part lath and plaster outside blocked the advance of the fire for a time: but ultimately the fire got hold of the place, and being a two-storey wooden structure it soon became a burning maze belching out tongues of fire against the adjoining building.”
Unfortunately there was no fire fighting equipment in Kiama at the time – hoses and tank water being the best on offer – so extinguishing the blaze became a huge problem. There are conflicting reports about how the fire was eventually stopped. No lives were lost but 12 families were left homeless, and 16 shops and the hotel were destroyed.
The total cost of the damage was estimated at between £5000 and £6000.
Brayne, Charles W., Sub-Inspector 2nd class, to be Sub-Inspector 1st class, 351 ( I ‘think’ 351 ‘might’ relate to a page number ?? )
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Nepean Times ( Penrith ) Saturday 30 December1922 page 1 of 6
Obituary
Mr. C. W. Brayne.
Mr. Charles Walter Brayne, who died at Braidwood on December 22 in his 75th year, was for many years in the Police Force, from which he retired some 15 years ago. As a young man he saw some of the stirring life of the goldfields days in the southern district, and had good knowledge of the bushranging exploits which culminated in the execution in Sydney in 1867 of Tommy and Johnny Clarke. Joining the police in 1873, Mr. Brayne gained rapid promotion. He was stationed at Penrith as a trooper over 40 years ago, and was given charge of the Shoalhaven district in 1885, and remained at Nowra many years, being transferred to Kiama, and later to Braidwood as inspector. His wife pre-deceased him by some 15 years, and a daughter ( Mrs. A. E. Prott, of Nowra ) in July last, from which time he appeared to have broken down in health. The late Mr. Brayne leaves to(sic) daughters and one son, viz., Mrs. A. C. Upton (Penrith), Mrs. A. Coleman ( Condoblin ), and Mr. Charles Brayne ( Darlinghurst ).
Mrs. Upton spent the last week with her father. The funeral took place on Sunday and was headed by members of the Police Force.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 9 August 1940 page 6 of 12
BRAYNE – August 8 1940 at Gloucester House. William Henry loved husband of Gentilla Brayne and father of C W Brayne. aged 66 years.
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BRAYNE.- The relatives and Friends of the late WILLIAM HENRY BRAYNE Late Police Sergeant, Fivedock, are invited to attend his funeral to leave T. J. Andrews’s Funeral Chapel, 25 Enmore Road, Newtown, THIS DAY, at 3.30 p.m., for Methodist Cemetery, Rookwood.
T. J ANDREWS, A.F.D A.,
21-25 Enmore Rd
Phones: L2373. etc. Newtown.
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George BRAYNE
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George BRAYNE
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: Sergeant
Stations: Parramatta 1873 – 1880, Hill End, Tambaroora,
Bathurst, Mundooran, Denison Town 1885, Girilambone,
Rylstone, Wollar, Carcoar, Peak Hill March 1901 – 5 November 1906
Awards: ?
Service: From 1873 to 5 November 1906
Born: 1850? – 1851?, Brighton, England
Died: Monday 5 November 1906
Age: 56
Cause: Pneumonia
Funeral date: Tuesday 6 November 1906
Funeral location: ?
Grave location: Peak Hill Cemetery, Anglican Section, Row N, Lot 17
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George BRAYNE
George Brayne grave
OBITUARY.
Sergeant George Brayne.
The Peak Hill Express ( NSW ) Friday 9 November 1906 page 10 of 20
It is with feelings of the very deepest regret that we are called upon to announce the death of Sergeant George Brayne, which sad event took place shortly after midnight on Sunday. The deceased gentleman had long been a sufferer from asthma and heart trouble, but no one to see his stalwart and robust figure — Sergeant Brayne was a man of fine physique — a month or so ago would have thought that he was ever troubled with ill health, or that his hours had been numbered —
” In the midst of life we are in death. ”
A few weeks ago Sergeant Brayne received notice of his removal to the charge of Sunny Corner police station, and in consequence he disposed of his household furniture, &c., but while waiting to hand over his papers to his successor contracted pneumonia and was obliged to take to his bed. Mrs. Brayne was also taken seriously ill about the same time, but subsequently recovered. A private nurse ( Mrs. Thos. Golding ) tenderly nursed the sick officer, and Dr. Corfe was in attendance night and day, but it soon became apparent that there was little hope of a recovery. Sergeant Brayne lingered for a couple of weeks and passed away as stated, the immediate cause of death being heart failure.
Sergeant Brayne was a native of Brighton, England, and was 56 years of age at the time of his death. He was a son of the late Charles G. J. Brayne, at one time head gaoler at Dubbo, and who died some twenty years ago. When seven years of age young George Brayne came to New South Wales with his parents, and 33 years ago entered the police force, his first station being Parramatta. Seven years later he was appointed to the charge of a station, and proving himself a zealous and capable officer rose to the rank of Sergeant. During his career he was stationed at Hill End, Tambaroora, Bathurst, Mundooran, Denison Town, Girilambone, Rylstone, Wollar, Carcoar, and five years ago last March was appointed to succeed Sergeant O’Brien at Peak Hill. About a year ago Sergeant Brayne was offered the charge of Parkes police station, but preferred to remain at Peak Hill. Had the Sergeant lived another few years he would have been eligible to retire on a well-earned pension. In 1874 Sergeant Brayne married Miss Amelia Gallagher at Parramatta, daughter of the late Constable Gallagher of that city, and together they reared a family of two sons and six daughters — Messrs. George and Ernest, Mrs. Barton, and Misses Edith, Clara, Muriel, Victoria and Minnie. Deceased was a brother to Inspector C. W. Brayne of Braidwood, Constable W. H. Brayne, of Double Bay, and a brother of Mrs. S. Howlett, Parramatta.
Telegrams and letters sympathising with the bereaved widow and family were received from Mrs. Howlett and Miss L. Laver (Parramatta), Mrs. Wilson (Sydney), Mrs. Egan (Carcoar), Mrs. Coleman (The Oaks), Mrs. F. R. C. Hopkins (Carcoar), Mr. P. Mikkleson (Blayney), Mr. G. M. Links (Carcoar), Mr. J. W. Lees (Tomingley), Mr. A. W. Page (Carcoar), Mr. P. Gallagher (Sydney), Mr. C. Higgs (Carcoar), Mr. J. Bouchier (Narromine), Mr. H. Barton (Wollar), Mr. A. Davey (Parramatta), Mr. W. H. Brayne (Edgecliffe), Mr. C. W. Brayne (Braidwood), Mr. G. Fletcher (Canowindra), Mr. R. Gallagher (Woollahra), Mr. J. J. Pettingell (Kiama), Mrs. R. Long (Albion Park), Miss C. Barton (Randwick), Mrs. Brady (Carcoar), Mr. and Mrs. Petersen (Carcoar), Mrs. Hawkins (Carcoar), Mr. and Mrs. Tucker (Carcoar), Members Myalls-Peak Hill Band, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Ring, Mr. E. H. Allan, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Christophers, Dr. Hansard, Mrs. Wynne, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wooden, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Upton (Penrith), Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Clements and family.
The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was very largely attended, the sad cortege being considerably over a quarter of a mile in length.
Sergeant McLeay, Constables Williams (Tomingley), Dixon (Alectown), Hill and Pope (PeakHill) acted as pall-bearers, and in trooper’s uniform, and on horseback, preceded the hearse to the cemetery where the remains of their late comrade were laid to rest in the Church of England portion, the burial service being conducted by the Rev. H. G. Wiltson.
The lovely cedar casket was literally smothered with wreaths sent by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wynne, Mrs. McAtamney and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Hartas, Mr. and Mrs. Franks and family, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Fraser and Misses Jenner, Mrs. Williamson and family, Mrs. W. Oxley and family, Sisters of St. Joseph, Mrs. Brooks, Miss E. Golding, Misses Cavanagh, Miss T. Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Davey, Mrs. H. and Miss Stanford, Mr. and Mrs. A. Dow, Mrs G. Carrington, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. H. Williams and family, Mrs. H. Pears and Mrs. S. Hartin, Mr. J. Marks and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. Stanford and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. J. Barrett, Mrs. J. Matthews and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. McLean and family, Mr. and Mrs. D. McAuliffe, Mr. and Mrs. DeLacy, Mr. and Mrs. W. Norris, Peak Hill Police, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wildie, Mr. J. Harvey, and Mrs. Veitch and family.
The Express tenders its deepest sympathy with the bereaved widow and family in this, one of the greatest of earthly trials that they could be called upon to bear.
The Maitland Daily Mercury ( NSW ) Wednesday 7 November 1906 page 4 of 8
Sergeant George Brayne, who has been over 30 years in the police service of New South Wales, died at Peak Hill on Monday, after a month’s illness. The deceased officer, who was known to many of the old diggers of Araluen now resident in the Newcastle district, had just been transferred to Sunny Corner, but was unable to go to his new station, having contracted pneumonia. With his brother*, Sub-inspector C. W. Brayne, of Braidwood, he was previously a miner working in the claims at Araluen in the palmy days.
* This article states that George & Charles were brothers, whilst other articles have them as father & son.
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The Braidwood Dispatch & Mining Journal ( NSW ) Saturday 17 November 1906 page 2 of 6
The Death of Sergeant Brayne – The Peak Hill Express says that the death of Sergeant George Brayne has been greatly lamented by all in that district. After lingering for a couple of weeks he passed away on Sunday week at the age of 56. He was a brother* of Sub Inspector Brayne, of Braidwood. He was a native of Brighton, England. He has been in the police force 33 years. A few weeks before his death he received notice of his removal to Sunny Corner, and in consequence had disposed of his personal effects, and was only waiting to hand over his papers to his successor when he was laid low with pneumonia, which rapidly took him off. His funeral was very largely attended, the cortege being considerably over a quarter of a mile long.
George PAYNE – Memorial post 1907 Peak Hill Express Friday 8 November 1907 page 10 of 20
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the Cumberland Argus & Fruitgrowers Advocate ( Parramatta ) Wednesday 30 August 1939 page 11 of 12
The Widow
After a brief illness, Mrs. Amelia Brayne, of 108 Wigram-street, Harris Park, died at Parramatta District Hospital on Monday. She was aged 85 years. She was the widow of the late Police-Sergeant Geo. Brayne, of Peak Hill, and had resided at Harris Park for 32 years. She is survived by Mr. George Brayne (Harris Park) and Mr. Ernest Brayne (Punchbowl), sons, and Mrs. H. Barton (Westmead), Mrs. A. R. Warren (Rosehill), and Mrs. O. Rock (Concord), daughters.
The funeral left the parlors of Charles Innes and Son, Parramatta, on Tuesday afternoon for the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood. Rev. G. F. B. Manning officiated. Numerous floral tributes were forwarded.
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS MAN.
Kevin Bannister looking into this man.
East Maitland Anglican Cemetery, was also know as ‘Glebe’ Cemetery. Came across an inscription (on another site) John LEE, Sgt Mounted Police. Died 18/7/1851 age 49.
Other inquiries show that he was in the Maitland area for some time in ‘the mounties‘.
At the time of his death he was the publican of the White Horse Inn at Maitland which is where he died. However, can’t find out if he had retired/resigned at the time of his death or if was still serving.
Regards.
Kevin Banister
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Stephen NAYLOR
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Stephen NAYLOR
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Constable 1st Class ?
Stations: Burwood
Service: From ? to ?
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died: about 1979
Cause: Murdered
Location of event: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Grave location: ?
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Richard Baxter, FB – Support Aussie Cops, on 23 December 2011, recalls a work mate by the name of Stephen NAYLOR being attached to Burwood ( NSW ) being murdered about 1979.
Service: From: 27 January 1992to? ? ? ( Retirement – Medical discharge – PTSD ) =? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour – although
National Medal, NSW Police Medal with 1st Clasp & 3 Commanders Commendations
Born: 6 May 1972
Died on: 27 January 2012 ( 20 years to the day he entered the Academy )
Age: 39
Cause: PTSD – Suicide
Funeral date: Monday 6 February 2012 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Paul’s Anglican Church, 421 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill
Grave site location: Castlebrook Memorial Park,
Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW
Location: Calvary 1/2
Lat/Lng: -33.69364, 150.92201
Memorial location:
There is a memorial scholarship with Police Legacy in his name.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS MEMBER
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BUT SHOULD BE
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He was 39 when he passed and he had a lifetime of achievement including a successful career with the tactical response group ( T.R.G. ) of the police force and then retraining and rising to the top of the sport strength and conditioning field culminating in becoming the head trainer for an Australian professional NRL team (this was what he was doing when he passed).
His death stunned and impacted on many. He had been a leader of men and an inspiration to many. His legacy of giving everything in life 100 percent lives on in all those who knew him.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sean-burns-memorial-scholar… Belle Property Castle Hills major fundraising initiative for 2016 is NSW Police Legacy and the Sean Burns Memorial Scholarships. We are delighted to be hosting a dinner and charity auction on Friday March 18th at Castle Hill RSL. Tickets are only $79 each and a fantastic night of food, live music and entertainment is guaranteed ! If you are unable to attend the event but are a business that is interested in donating an item for the auction we would love to hear from you !
Sean Burns was a former member of the NSW Police Force who tragically passed away in 2012. He had been a highly regarded member of the force for 20 years across a range of areas culminating in several years with the elite tactical operations unit (TOU). He had a passion for sport and had been a representative swimmer, runner and rugby league player in his youth as well as completing tertiary studies in the areas of sports physiology and strength and conditioning. When he passed he was the Strength and Conditioning coach for Parramatta Eels NRL football team. The inaugural Sean Burns Memorial Scholarships were awarded this year to two young people whose deceased fathers had served with the NSW Police Force, to assist them in the pursuit of their sporting goals. These scholarships are administered through NSW Police Legacy who are an organisation that supports NSW Police and their families particularly in times of hardship and loss.
