Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Wednesday 18 November 1936, page 14
DEATHS.
LENEHAN. – November 17. 1936. at his residence 73 Parramatta-road Annandale, Victor Lenehan (ex-Detective Sergeant of police ), beloved husband of Mary Cecelis, Lenehan, aged 63years. Requiescat in pace .
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954), Wednesday 18 November 1936, page 13
FUNERALS.
LENEHAN. — The Relatives and Friends of Mrs M. LENEHAN, of 73 Parramatta-road, Annandale, are Invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND, Victor Lenehan (ex-Detective Sergeant of Police), to leave St Brendan’s Church. Annandale, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 2 p.m., for Waverley Cemetery.
A search of Waverley Cemetery, on line, search did not locate the grave of Victor either under the name of Victor or Lenehan. His grave may not have been digitised at this time ( 22 September 2016 )
73 Parramatta Rd is now Beaurepaires Tyres.
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Truth (Sydney, NSW : 1894 – 1954), Sunday 16 February 1913, page 4
ALLEGED RAPE
Kathleen Trinder’s Complaint. A SULKY IN THE CENTENNIAL PARK. Keith Fullagar Committed.
A young man named Keith Fullagar was before Mr. Payten, at the Central Police Court, on Wednesday lasts to answer the serious charge of having, on the 5th of February, ravished and carnally known one Kathleen Trinder, without her consent. Sergeant Mankey conducted the prosecution, while Mr. Moss appeared tor Fullagar.
Dr. Cedric Bowker said that, at about 10 am on the 6th instant, he examined prosecutrix at the Health Department. He found a couple of bruises, but they were microscopical, arid he could not pass an opinion as to when they were caused. Dr. John Cleland. principal assistant at the Microbiology Bureau, said Constable Lenehan handed him a man’s shirt and a woman’s garment, both of which he examined. On the front of the man’s shirt he found a small stain, and on the woman’s garment stains. The stains on both garments might have been anything from a day to a week old, or more.
Constable Victor Lenehan said, in consequence of something Kathleen Trinder told him, he went to the Continental Cafe, Pitt street, between 1 and 2 a. m., on the 6th instant, and there Saw accused. After warning him that he and Senior Sergeant Drew were police, he asked Fullagar if he knew a girl named Kathleen Trinder, who used to work there, but he denied all knowledge of her. When asked if be took a girl for a drive
TO CENTENNIAL PARK,
he said: ” No, I could not have done that. I was arrested and taken up to Darlinghurst and was there all the morning till dinner-time, so it could not have been me.” Accused was taken before prosecutrix, and witness read over her statement to him, and Kathleen said : ” Yes. every word of that is true, ” while accused only nodded his head. Accused was charged and made no reply. About 11 a.m. on the 6ih; he took Kathleen to the Board of Health, where she was examined by Dr. Cedric Bowker. She handed witness some clothing, which, she said, she was wearing at the time of the alleged offence. Lenehan obtained a shirt from accused, and handed it with the under clothing of Trinder to Dr. John Cleland, of the Department of Microbiology.
At this stage the court was cleared.
Kathleen Trinder, a waitress at the Continental Cafe, Pitt-street, until three months ago, said whilst she was employed there she met a man whom she knew as ‘Ginger,’ and had often seen him since. On the 5th of this month about 9 a.m., he was driving post 441 Elisabeth-street, where she ( Kathleen ) was staying, but, on seeing her at the door, pulled up, and asked her if she would go for a drive to Zetland. She agreed, but after going some distance noticed a sign board with Centennial Park on it, so asked him if this was Zetland.
HE MERELY LAUGHED,
and made no reply. She then said, ” Oh, my God, this is Centennial Park. ” He
said: ” You’re all right, kid.” He drove a little distance further, then pulled up the sulky, saying he was going to show her a snake he and Tommy Leary had killed the previous day, but, after looking, he said: ” Someone has pinched it. ” He put his hand on her knee, but she knocked it away. She kept resisting him, but finally he dragged her on to the seat of the sulky and accomplished his purpose. She screamed I out, and he said: ” Shut up, you little fool ; you’ll be on your head in a minute.” He asked her to get out on the grass, but she said: ” No, I will not ; there’s some people coming. ” He drove her back as far as the corner of Devonshire and Elizabeth streets, and when in Devonshire-street she asked him if there was
ANY MUD ON HER FACE,
and he said: ” No, kid, you’re all right. ” When he pulled up. he said: ” Good-bye, kid,” She replied, ” Good-bye, ” got out of the sulky, and walked away. It was then a little after 10 ; at 10.30 that night she sent for the police. She went through the form of marriage with a man, but he was already married, so it was null and void. When she returned home, she made a complaint to some of the women.
In answer to Mr. Moss, Kathleen said the sulky was in the bush, and there were not many people about. She did say ; “My God, this is Centennial Park.
” Mr. Moss : Why did you say that? Because once before ! was driven home by a man in a sulky.
Where did you meet him? — He used to come to the Continental Cafe’. What happened on that occasion — the same thing? No Nearly ? – Yes. Did he get you out of the sulky ?— Yes. How long is it since this happened ? — That was before Christmas. Did you know the man long ? — Not long. What time of night did you go out with the man ? — I could not say. Was it before midnight or after?— It was before 10.
Whereabouts in Centennial Park did you go ? – Along the main drive. But didn’t you pull off the main drive ? Yes. Into the bush? No Did you get out of the sulky yourself ? No ; he lifted me. Did you let him lift you ? Yes You did not object ? No What was this man’s name ? – Bert Morris. Did you walk with him after you got out? A little way. Oh, a little way ! Did he assault you? He dropped down and caught me by the arm, and
I FELL WITH HIM.
The park ranger came on the scene didn’t he ? Yes
Isn’t it a fact that he caught you misconducting yourself ? — No. Can you prove it ?
You answer my questions. You did not proceed against him ? — No.
Now, isn’t it a fact that, the park-ranger caught you in the act?— No, and I defy you to say anything to the contrary.
In answer to other questions, Kathleen said she had met Morris since, and spoken to him in a friendly manner.
Mr. Moss: Despite the fact that he attempted to assault you? — He did not attempt anything.
Well, what did he intend to do? (No answer.)
Come on : you have charged this man with a capital charge; do not mince your words. — Morris would have done the same if he could.
Well, then, he attempted to assault you? —Yes.
In answer to other questions, witness said this was not a snake yarn. Accused was intimate with her on the seat of the sulky. She did not know the length of the seat nor the width, but the back, she thought, was about 15 inches. She would not swear it was not six inches high. She went through the form marriage with a man whose name she would not give — but he
ALREADY HAD A WIFE.
She lived with in 1909 in .England. She sent a man named Owen Hegarty, whom she had known since August or September last, for the police, but she did not send him down to accused for the purpose of money from him to square it, nor did she send anyone else. She told Hegarty, Mrs. Male, and Mrs. Bale exactly what took place. She had been at a Mrs. Male’s place for the past three weeks, and had 3s or 4s when she .went there. She was not paying anything for her accommodation. She did not go out every night whilst staying there, and accost men in the street. She never told accused she had slept in a ” brown ” house in Abercrombie street with a man, and that there were bugs in the bed.
Mr. Moss ; Wait a minute, though. In Devonshire street, I mean ? – No, nor in Devonshire street.
Did you sleep in a house there ? – Yes.
Who kept the house? — A Mrs. English. Were there any men in the house ? Two of Mrs. English’s sons and her husband.
Oh, we’ll leave the old man out: Were there any others? — No.
Were there any bugs in the bed? — Yes.
In answer to other question, Kathleen said she bad told Fullagar there were bugs in a bed in which she had slept, but she did not say she slept with a man, nor did she tell him the place was a brothel.
Ann Male, a married woman, living at 441 Elizabeth-street said prosecutrix had been staying with her for some time, and on the 5th went out.
Sergeant Mankey : Did she at some time before noon make a complaint to you?
Mr. Moss: I object. The question cannot be put unless the complaint was made in accused ‘s presence, or within a reasonable time. In this case, the complaint was not made within a reasonable period. She drove all the way from Centennial Park, and never made any complaint until some time before noon.
Mr. Payten ; She could not make a complaint until she arrived home, unless she jumped from the sulky whilst in motion.
The question was allowed, and Mrs. Male said that, on returning home, Kathleen said she was taken down by a young fellow with whom she had been out.
Under cross-examination by Mr. Moss, witness said that it was about 12 when the complaint was made to her. Kathleen had been staying with her about three weeks, and had
GIVEN HER 5/ PER WEEK
the last payment being made on Tuesday week last.
At that stage the Court adjourned until 2 p.m.
On resuming, at the request of Mr. Moss, Kathleen; was back in the box, and, in answer to questions, said after the alleged offence she saw Morris and accused passing, and waved to them. She was discharged from the Continental, but it was not on account of carrying on with men there. She was not in Leary’s stables after Bert Morris tried to ravish her, but on one occasion she went to the stables to see some ponies. She told Mrs. Morris a man had been intimate with her in England when she was 11 years of age.
Mr. Moss: You heard Mrs. Male swear that you paid her 5s per week, and you swore that you were not paying her anything. Who is telling the truth, you or her ? – I do not know.
Were you telling us something that was wrong? — No.
Mr. Payten: One of you must be wrong. Did you pay per anything or not? — I have not paid her anything. Constable Walter Asquith said on the 15th of this month, he arrested accused, about 20 minutes to 12,
IN THE FORENOON.
Fullagar, who said that he was not guilty and reserved his defence, was. committed to take his trial at the ‘Quarter Sessions on March 3, Bail was allowed, self and one surety in £150, or two in £75.
Nothing, at this stage, is known about Elsie or Eric.
May they both forever be Resting In Peace.
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Peter Brenden YEO
| 26/09/2016
Peter Brenden YEO
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 10542[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 25 February 1963
Detective Inspector – appointed 18 January 1989 – retired
Stations: ?, Central Detectives 1980’s as a Sgt ( 1 Division – ‘A’ District ), Inspector, District Staff Officer—Intelligence, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Griffith – Orana District – retirement
Service: From? ? pre February 1963 to 15 June 1995=32years Service
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 3 February 1989 (No.18), page 784
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:
Chief Superintendent, Commander, Operational Support Section and Task Force 1, Drug Enforcement Agency
Superintendent William Raymond Donaldson, date of entry on duty.
It has been stated that Ron was also a pretty good pushbike racing cyclist.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 3 February 1989 (No.18), page 784
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:
Chief Superintendent, Commander, Operational Support Section and Task Force 1, Drug Enforcement Agency
Superintendent William Raymond Donaldson, date of entry on duty.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 16 January 1987 (No.10), page 186
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:
Superintendent, Special Duties—Reserve Officer, Metropolitan Area Office
Detective Chief Inspector Donald Harold Jackson, date of entry on duty.
Superintendent, Staff Planning Co-ordinator, Office of the Assistant Commissioner (General)
Chief Inspector Mervyn Charles Moy, date of entry on duty.
Superintendent, Deputy District Officer, “A” District
Chief Inspector Robert James Tutill, date of entry on duty.
Detective Chief Inspector, Chief of Staff, Criminal Investigation Branch
Detective Inspector Ronald Charles Wilson, date of entry on duty.
Dearly loved husband of KIRSTY and adored father of JARVIS, and SYBELLA.
Much loved son and son-in-law of DON and MARGARET WILLIAMS, ANNETTE and GEORGE HAMILTON.
The Family and Friends of CLINTON are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in Pettigrew’s Chapel, 984 Hunter St., Newcastle West THIS FRIDAY 23/9/2016, Service commencing at 2.30PM.
In lieu of flowers donations to NSW Police Legacy may be made at the Service.
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September 24, 2016
I can’t believe that you have gone. I wish we had spent more time together as adults. I have good memories of us as children. Life pulls us in different directions. I promise to always check in on your Mum and Dad and look out for them.
Rest in peace Clinton,
Love Amanda, your cousin xx
Amanda Williams, Newcastle, New South Wales
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R.I.P Clinton xx
Heidi Power, Mount Hutton, New South Wales
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Sept. 21, 2016 –
THIN BLUE LINE: Inspector Gerard Lawson, Faye Cooper, Margaret Williams and Superintendent John Gralton on Thursday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
FOR the past year, Margaret Williams has been asking herself “what if”.
What if she had pressured her son to see the doctor. What if she had called more often. Just what if they detected the cancer sooner.
Mrs Williams lost her son, Clinton Williams, a respected police officer with the Brisbane Waters Local Area Command, in September last year to brain cancer, leaving behind a wife and two children, and sorrow between the thin blue line.
But as the grandmother has found, thanks to NSW Police Legacy, the thin blue line gets thicker in times of heartache.
Families of NSW Police Force personnel, including those killed in the line of duty, came together on Thursday at Newcastle police station for the legatee lunch – an initiative that is more than just breaking bread, but recognition that personal sacrifice has not been forgotten.
Mrs Williams, who was attending her first legatee lunch, said the value of a sympathetic ear had been “absolutely fantastic”.
“They [Police Legacy] have been very, very supportive,” she said. “It’s been a tough year on the family – a lot of those what if questions – but you realise you’re not alone.”
Newcastle City Local Area Commander Superintendent John Gralton said local cops had a proud history of supporting Legacy.
“That’s something that will continue,” he said. “We will continue to fundraise because it’s all about caring for the police family, one that you’re always part of. We say the thin blue line gets thicker in times of adversity.”
NSW Police Legacy said the luncheon was one of many services provided to the families of fallen Hunter police officers.
The organisation also runs holiday programs and hands out more than $250,000 in education grants per year for Legacy children.
A recent challenge has been responding to what happens after police leave the force and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder.
Mrs Williams said her son’s illness probably went unnoticed because he maintained a high pain threshold as a police officer.
“We need to recognise the sacrifices, and if only we could do it more often,” she said.
The family of Traralgon Police First Constable Matt Foki have been “overwhelmed” by community support following his unexpected death.
The 39 year-old died on 16 September to an unknown cause, with investigations still ongoing.
More than $27,000 has been donated to his wife and two sons, three and nine years old, via a ‘My Cause’ page.
Funds will provide ongoing support as well as financial assistance to his New Zealand relatives to attend a funeral in Morwell tomorrow.
Constable Foki started at Traralgon police in April 2012 and was made a constable in 2013.
His brother Dave Foki on the ‘My Cause’ page said: “Matt would probably shy away from all of the attention and love being directed his way right now.
“But there are so many who want to show our love and support for his family, we wanted to make this as easy as possible,” Dave said.
His sister-in-law, who wished not to be named, said on behalf of the family they were overwhelmed by the support and the community’s stories shared about Matt.
“It’s amazing the impact he had on the people he met. He was pretty special to a lot of people,” she said.
Traralgon Police Sergeant Brent Muir, who will be among 200 members to attend the police funeral including a guard of honour, said Matt was highly regarded among his peers and the community.
Sergeant Muir said the station was mourning the fit, strong and happy man that everyone wanted to work with.
“His peers felt safe working with him and he spoke to people well. He was always happy, with a big smile on his face,” he said.
Matt Foki’s service will be held from 2pm at Kernot Hall in Morwell tomorrow.
To donate to his family, visit www.mycause.com.au/page/111445/inmemoryofmattfoki
Hundreds to turn out to farewell Traralgon police officer Matt Foki
By Priscilla MocaOctober 2, 2015, 1:25 pm
Hundreds of Latrobe Valley locals are expected to turn out to farewell Traralgon police officer Matt Foki, following his shock death.
Investigations are still underway into the death of the 39-year-old Constable, who died on September 16th from an unknown cause.
Constable Foki’s family say they’ve been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received, with generous people chipping in $27,000 to help his young family via a ‘My Cause’ page.
He has left behind a wife and two sons, aged three and nine.
Donations have also helped his relatives from New Zealand fly out to his funeral in Morwell this afternoon.
His funeral is at Kernot Hall from 2pm.
Constable Foki started with Traralgon police in April 2012, and was made a constable in 2013.
His brother Dave wrote on the ‘My Cause’ page, “Matt would probably shy away from all of the attention and love being directed his way right now.”
“But there are so many who want to show our love and support for his family, we wanted to make this as easy as possible.”
Morwell Sergeant Jeff Robertson said most officers planned to attend the funeral.
To donate: www.mycause.com.au/page/111445/inmemoryofmattfoki
Hundreds of locals and police officers packed Kernot Hall today for the funeral of Traralgon Constable Matt Foki, who died suddenly in his sleep last month.
Morwell Sergeant Graham Maiden said the 39-year-old was wonderful, and fiercely loyal.
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Kevin Patrick VERDON
| 26/09/2016
Kevin Patrick VERDON
aka The Man from The Rock
aka Verdo
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system
New South Wales Police Force
Cadet # 2048
Regd. # 12729
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 16 August 1965
Probationary Constable – appointed 29 August 1967
Senior Constable – appointed 29 August 1976
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 March 1983
by June 1989 he had Passed his qualifying exam for Senior Sergeant
Verdo suffered from a fall and was taken to Hospital around the 14 September 2016.
Kevin, around early October 2015, had been suffering from complete renal failure and had lost most of his eye sight.
As of 21 August 2015 he had spent 3 weeks in Westmead hospital after heart surgery and the inserting of a cannula to drain excess fluid.
In May 2015 Verdo was in Calvary Hospital, Wagga Wagga after renal failure.
Ian Borland Rest in Peace Kevin.
I had the pleasure to do several courses with Kevin. A great bloke in every way. He will be sadly missed.
6 · September 16 at 3:42pm
Kris Dundee RIP frend.
2 · September 16 at 3:47pm
Elliot Moore May he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing.
2 · September 16 at 3:54pm
Steve Rose RIP Verdo. Great bloke, great sense of humour, great boss. I had the pleasure of spending a little time with him a few months ago. So glad I did.
3 · September 16 at 3:56pm
Julie Turton Rest in Peace, Verdo. A great man with a big heart, loved by so many. We’ll be having a toast to you before tonight’s game & I think there will be plenty of others on here joining us. Thanks for keeping us updated, Steve & Peter. He was blessed with many fine friends. Condolences to Verdo’s family.
7 · September 16 at 3:56pm
Richard Hurst Rest in Peace big fella.
3 · September 16 at 4:01pm
Brett Larkin RIP Verdo. It was a pleasure to work with you in K District.
3 · September 16 at 4:17pm
Ted Collins Rest in peace big kevin. Great man, mentor, funny as. Great policeman and he was always good for advice.
4 · September 16 at 4:19pm
Dee Cee RIP Kevin.
2 · September 16 at 4:21pm
Geoff Wolsey R.I.P Verdo.
2 · September 16 at 4:26pm
Geoff Wolsey Peter Gould, will you keep us posted re funeral, I live quite local to the Rock.
2 · September 16 at 4:28pm
Peter Gould Definitely Geoff.
September 17 at 7:43am
Barry Parrish Sincerest condolences to the Verdon family
2 · September 16 at 4:30pm
Barry Parrish Sincerest condolences to the Verdon family. RIP Verdo a legend of the Job and outside the job. One of the best.
3 · September 16 at 4:31pm
Ted Collins Peter Gould i have private appt Can someone try and find on video cathedral pipes and drums. Kevin would be happy to hear them, i know he can..
Guy Paterson Condolences to his family and friends ?
2 · September 16 at 4:40pm
Frank Skinner A great loss to the blue family he will be sadly missed RiP
4 · September 16 at 4:52pm
Peter Cameron RIP. Never had the pleasure to meet you but if this crowd say you were a top bloke, that’s good enough for me.
7 · September 16 at 5:04pm · Edited
Wade Kill Sad news! RIP Verdo!
3 · September 16 at 5:18pm
Greg Wilson RIP….
2 · September 16 at 5:32pm
John Clark RIP….
2 · September 16 at 5:54pm
Paul Quilter Daley RIP Verdo. No torment where you’re heading.
5 · September 16 at 6:32pm
Dellb Shay Best bloke on paper. Ripped the shit out of you one day forgotten the next. An absolute stand out. A great role model always had your back. A really sad day. RIP KPV there will never be another like you so glad I had the privilege of working with you xxx
8 · September 16 at 9:46pm
David N Sue McKay So true
1 · September 16 at 11:31pm
Warren Davis R.I.P big kev. A great man gone. Sad news indeed.
4 · September 16 at 9:48pm
Peter Blinman RIP Verdo.
September 16 at 10:08pm
Phil Matthews RIP Kevin Verdon. Condolences to the family and God bless !! Another good man gone but not forgotten.
4 · September 16 at 11:12pm
Belinda Thompson May God rest your soul Verdo, you’ve sure as shit earned it….. a true legend of the old 34 div. The scariest & BEST cop I met straight out of the Academy. The lessons I learned & the jobs I attended with you will forever be burned into my memories. Thanks for everything u did for us all. I’m sure anyone who worked with u will attest to be being better police because of the experience. RIP u big lug…. you’ll be missed by many.
9 · September 17 at 7:16am
Dellb Shay Perfectly said Bin. He will never know the impact he had on so many peoples policing careers. Forever grateful he was a huge part of ours. Us 224 girls were so lucky. xxx
4 · September 17 at 7:34am · Edited
John Mennie RIP Verdo
September 17 at 8:10am
Kevin Ryan Rip mate
2 · September 17 at 11:15am
Peter Sliwinski What a great bloke. One in a million. One minute he was tearing you a new asshole, next minute you were downing beers after work having a laugh. I feel genuinely honored to have known and worked with him. RIP Verdo.
7 · September 17 at 1:05pm
Belinda Thompson Well said….
2 · September 17 at 1:51pm
Christopher Busch Same as Peter Cameron. Well said.
3 · September 17 at 2:30pm
Craig William Smith I must’ve been yhe only one not to cop a serve off the Big Fella???
5 · September 17 at 3:22pm
Dellb Shay You have got to be kidding it was a daily occurrence for you!!
4 · September 17 at 3:58pm
Craig William Smith I just thought that was his normal demeanor
4 · September 17 at 4:38pm
Dellb Shay you made him that way!!
2 · September 17 at 6:28pm
Ki Lee Ann RIP Verdo, you gave the meaning to ‘police presence’ both in & out of the stn.
3 · September 17 at 4:38pm
Peter Gould Greg Callander
1 · September 17 at 10:37pm
Greg Callander Thanks mate. Unfortunately I won’t have time to do anything with this memorial page tonight. I will have to do something tomorrow night if I get the time. I will start something on the website though – but won’t Publish it. You can fill in the blanks if you get the time.
1 · September 17 at 10:43pm
Peter Gould Thanks Greg
Don Hamilton Everyone above has conveyed my wishes. May he Rest in Peace.
2 · September 17 at 10:58pm
John King Our sincere condolences to the family, friends & police family. Verdo will always be remembered. RIP Verdo.
2 · September 17 at 11:22pm
Ted Collins I can honestly say i nevef had an argument with kevin. By gee he was a top teacher, learnt heaps from him.
2 · September 17 at 11:26pm
Ex NSW Cops
Murder at the Rock – Arrests made
Two people were arrested on Sunday morning following the death of 76-year-old Rodney Willis at his home in The Rock last Wednesday.
Police arrested the pair at a Railway Street address in The Rock.
The arrests came only two days after the completion of the forensic examination of Mr Willis’ home and after interviewing friends and neighbours of the elderly man.
The 23 year old woman and 25 year old man were taken into custody at Wagga Police Station and both charged with murder.
The man was also charged for an outstanding warrant for an unrelated offence.
The pair has been refused bail and are due to appear at Wagga Local Court today (Wednesday April 23).
Police were called to Mr Willis’ home on Scott Street, The Rock at 11.30am April 16, following reports a man was in cardiac arrest.
CPR was performed for 45 minutes by ambulance and police but they pronounced him dead at the scene just after noon.
Police treated the death as suspicious from the beginning having spent the afternoon interviewing family and nearby residents.
Mr Willis’ body was sent to Sydney for a post-mortem examination.
Residents of The Rock and surrounds have been shaken by the murder of 76-year-old local Rodney Willis.
Members of The Rock community groups, friends and neighbours remembered Mr Willis as a man who was clever, private and good-humoured.
On Wednesday he was found in cardiac arrest but emergency crews were unable to revive him after performing CPR for 45 minutes.
Mr Willis was a foundation member of The Rock and District Men’s Shed, a church organist, volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and an active member of the Emily Centre Friendship Group.
Kevin Verdon, friend to Mr Willis and The Rock and District Men’s Shed secretary described Mr Willis as “gentle and an avid reader”.
“He was a gentle man – his first love was gardening, he used to write poetry and he was an avid reader who loved the old movies,” he said.
A memorial will be held today (Wednesday April 23) at The Rock and District Men’s Shed starting just after midday.
Mr Willis was unmarried and his passions included poetry, photography and gardening.
Isabel Seberry volunteered alongside Mr Willis at Meals on Wheels and described the elderly man as sweet and reliable.
“We’ll miss him terribly,” Ms Seberry said.
“He was at the Emily Centre on Tuesday night, and regularly comes here twice a week to visit and chat.”
– See more at: 
![https://police.freom.com/victor-lenehan/ Victor LENEHAN ( late of Annandale ) New South Wales Police Force Regd. # ? Rank: Joined 1901 Constable 1st Class - 1911 Detective Sergeant - 1918 Sergeant Stations: ?, North Sydney Service: From ? ? 1901 to ? ? 1921 = 20 years Service Awards: ? Born: ? Died on: Tuesday 17 November 1936 Cause: Ill health Age: 63 Funeral date: Wednesday 18 November 1936 @ 2pm Funeral location: St Brendan's Church, 34 Collins St, Annandale Buried at: Waverley Cemetery, Memorial at: ? [alert_yellow]VICTOR is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO They Sydney Morning Herald 19 November 1936 p 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19361119&id=jNBaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=C5IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5300,3084587&hl=en](https://police.freom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Victor-LENEHAN-NSWPF-Died-17-November-1936.jpg)
