Janne McMahon: I found this photo going through my old files. It was taken at my Passing Out Parade on 23/6/1969. It shows Adrian Allingham (R.I.P.), Dennis Gilligan, Aldo Lorenzutta (RIP) and Bruce Smith. They all won portable Olivetti typewriters as part of the Transfield trophy for topping the Detectives Course in 1968 & 1969. The little bloke without the hat was from Transfield. Bruce Smith presented his typewriter to the Detective Training Unit in 2010. Their names appear at the top of the honour board.
Jim MumfordAldo also topped the class 99 in 1964. Top bloke.
Queens Awards at the Government House today. Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall awarded with Queen’s Gallantry Medal. Det Tunstall (middle) with other awarded with Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct for the same action left Det Sen. Const. Aldo Lorenzutta and Det. Sen. Const. Geoffrey Neil McDowell. April 18, 1977. (Photo by Antonin Cermak/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). https://www.gettyimages.be/detail/nieuwsfoto%27s/queens-awards-at-the-government-house-today-detective-nieuwsfotos/1081584898
23 months old son of Mathew Tunstall, could not resist to join his father despite the strict protocol and National Anthem during the ceremony. On the right side of Tunstall are Detective SenConst Aldo Lorenzutta and further Det SenConst Geoffrey Neil McDowell, awarded with Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct for the same action. Queens’ Awards at the Government House today ( 17 April 1977 ). Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall awarded with Queens Gallantry Medal. Two-year-old Matthew Tunstall ignored protocol and the National Anthem to run to his father, Detective Senior Constable Wilfred Tunstall, who was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal at Government House yesterday. April 18, 1977. (Photo by Antonin Cermak/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Keith PARKER
| 06/03/2014
Keith PARKER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5948
85 years
Died: 9 January 2014
Richmond Charles TORNING
| 06/03/2014
Richmond Charles TORNING
aka Dick
Father to Peter TORNING – Regd. # 19576
Father to Richard TORNING – Regd. # ?
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
Academy Class 107
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 11979[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Trainee – commenced 16 May 1966 until 26 June 1966
Probationary Constable – appointed 27 June 1966
Constable – appointed 27 May 1967 ( 1 Month early )
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 July 1971 but Seniority date was 27 June 1971 ( lost 4 days Seniority )
Senior Constable – appointed 27 June 1975
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 May 1982
Discharged – Medically unfit – January 1988
Around the 2000 era, Dick was working for a Real Estate Agency in the Penrith area
Stations: Academy, Liverpool ( 27 June 1966 – 30 May 1981 ), Academy – Instructional Duty ( 31 May 1981 – 27 February 1982 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division, ‘I’ District ) – General Duties ( 28 February 1982 – ? )
Service: From 16 May 1966to? January 1988= 21+years Service
Upon joining the NSWPF, Richmond supplied the following details:
5′ 9.5″ tall, 12 stone 7 lb in weight, blue eyes with brown hair and fair complexion.
He was a native of Annandale, NSW and was married at the time of joining. He had previously been employed at an Electrical fitter for 12 years.
His Service # was 4638
He was a Trainee from 16 May 1966 until the 26 June 1966
For some reason, he was appointed a Constable 1 month earlier than his Seniority.
He passed his Constable 1st Class examination on the 27 August 1968 but lost 4 days Seniority by the time it came for this Rank to be effective.
He passed his Sergeant 3rd Class examination on the 16 May 1974.
He entered the Police with a private car drivers licence and was Certified to drive General Duty Cars and Utes ( Paddy Wagons ) on the 28 November 1966.
At completion of his Training Class, he obtained 84.25% in his examination and Passed his typing test at 21 w.p.m. on the 29 August 1966.
He completed a three day course in Civil Defence in May 1967.
He completed Methods of Instruction Course Class 81/42 in 1981.
He also completed the Sergeant’s Course, # 68 of 1982.
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Barry STEPHENS
| 06/03/2014
Barry John STEPHENS
New South Wales Police Force
Sergeant
Born: 16 March 1947
Lance-Corporal – Royal Australian Infantry Corps ( Army )
Funeral: 16 December 2009 Innes Gardens Memorial Park & Crematorium – Cremated
Force unites to honour Graham Wright
Paying their respects: Senior Constable Graham Wright is remembered with respect and fond memories at a full police funeral yesterday.
AS A police officer, his compassion for and dedication to road accident victims and their families was universally admired.
Those men and women touched by former Senior Constable Graham John Wright in life, lined up to honour him in death yesterday.
Graham, who passed away at age 43, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many.
Until two years ago, he also was one of the NSW Police Force’s finest, following in his father Geoff’s footsteps.
More than 250 mourners attended his full police funeral at the Innes Gardens Memorial Park and Crematorium.
All of Graham’s former commanders, a retired assistant police commissioner and members of the NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Ambulance Service, farewelled their friend and colleague.
Graham spent his early years growing up in the NSW central-western town of Parkes, before his dad’s promotion prompted a move to Sydney, which is where he finished his schooling.
He had wanted to enlist in the Royal Australian Air Force but changed his mind and joined the police instead.
After a posting in Lake Cargelligo, in far-western NSW, Graham moved back to the central west, this time to the town of Forbes.
It was there he fell in love with Teresa and her daughter Naomi.
The couple was married in 1994.
Seven years later, Graham moved his family to Port Macquarie.
Senior Constable Jason Bentley, Graham’s partner until he left the force, admired the officer and the man.
“My world professionally and emotionally made a huge turn for the better when Graham Wright of Bathurst accident squad arrived in Port Macquarie to start work with me,” Sen Cnst Bentley said.
“Within an hour or so, I learnt of Graham’s other trait that we loved: his dark and measured sense of humour.
“Suddenly, and fortunately, I had a bloke who cared about me, cared about our work and would keep us laughing.”
Colleagues and friends identified this sense of humour and compassion as indicative qualities of Graham.
“Graham was continually praised by those he worked for: coroners, prosecutors, families and their victims,” he said.
“Those professionals were also regarded by Graham as mates.”
His work with victims and their families will be most remembered.
“Graham’s greatest talent was the humility and dignity he offered to the victims and their families,” Sen Const Bentley said.
For a long time, Graham fought depression. Those close to him knew the terrible battles he had with demons within.
Detective Inspector Paul Fehon, a friend of Graham’s and his most recent boss in Port Macquarie, said everything he did was for his family.
“He adored his granddaughter, Annalise, and wanted everything just right for us and her,’’ Det Insp Fehon said.
“His love, tenderness, strength of character and support can never be replaced .
“So many people feel his loss already. We will miss him terribly.”
Graham leaves behind his wife Teresa, daughter Naomi, granddaughter Annalise, parents Geoff and Dianne Wright, and his sister Tracey.
His family urged others living with depression, or who have family members who suffer from depression to phone the following agencies: beyondblue on 1300 22 46 36, Suicide Intervention Network and Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Graham suicided by use of a firearm after he left the NSW Police Force and was last with the Crash Investigation Squad at Port Macquarie, NSW.
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Alexander ‘Jock’ FRASER
| 06/03/2014
Alexander ‘Jock’ FRASER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 7901
Died: 24 February 2014
Funeral: 27 February 2014
With regret I advise the death of Alexander ‘Jock’ FRASER, 89 old, former Regd. No. 7901, a Veteran Member of the South Coast Branch of the RPA.
Jock passed away on 24/02/2014 and his funeral was held at 3pm on the 27/2/14 at Worrigee Crematorium, NOWRA.
Donald Mure HIGGINS
| 06/03/2014
Donald ‘Don’ Mure HIGGINS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5731
Served from July 1947 – Retirement in April 1970
Sergeant 2/Class
87 old
Died: 24 February 2014
Funeral: 3 March 2014
With regret I advise the death of Donald Mure HIGGINS, 87 old, former Regd. No. 5731, a Veteran Member of the Coffs Harbour Branch of the RPA and a Life Member of the Police Association.
Don passed away on 24/02/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 2pm on Monday 3rd March at Coffs Harbour Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Coramba Road, KARANGI.
Donald (Don) Higgins served the Police Association continuously from 1954–1976 as a branch official, conference delegate, proxy Executive member and Executive member. He was attested in July 1947 and retired in April 1970 with the rank of sergeant 2nd class.
In Loving Memory of
Donald Mure Higgins
Aged 87 Years
Beloved Husband of Shirley. Devoted Father of Sharon. Much loved Grandfather of Haley, Jace, Rhys, Shannon, and Brodie. Adored Great-grandfather of Chelsie, Dayne, Restyn, Beau and Tayo.
The most tolerant man in Australia
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Donald’s Funeral Service appointed to commence Monday, 3rd March, 2014 at 2.00p.m. in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
Beloved Husband of Shirley. Devoted Father of Sharon. Much Loved Grandfather of Haley, Jace, Rhys, Shannon, and Brodie. Adored Great-Grandfather of Chelsie, Dayne, Restyn, Beau and Tayo.
The most tolerant man in Australia
For funeral details please contact:
Victor Rullis
Funeral Services
Phone 6651 5007
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 26, 2014
In Loving Memory of
Donald Mure Higgins
Aged 87 Years
Beloved Husband of Shirley. Devoted Father of Sharon. Much loved Grandfather of Haley, Jace, Rhys, Shannon, and Brodie. Adored Great-grandfather of Chelsie, Dayne, Restyn, Beau
and Tayo.
The most tolerant man in Australia
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Donald’s Funeral Service appointed to commence Monday, 3rd March, 2014 at 2.00p.m. in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
Funeral Director Website – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/coffscoastadvocate-au/obituary.aspx?n=donald-mure-higgins&pid=169855090#sthash.ixSXCzo7.dpuf
With regret I advise the death of Bradley Charles KAUL, 54 old, former Regd. No. 23856, a non-member of the RPA of Stewarts Point, NSW.
Brad, being a non smoker and non drinker, was admitted to hospital on Australia Day, 26 January 2014 due to suspected pneumonia.
In early to mid February 2014 it was then discovered to be Non Smokers Lung Cancer but, unfortunately, he died on 17 February 2014.
His funeral was held at 9am on Friday 21st Instant at the Chapel, Innes Gardens Memorial Park, Phillip Charley Drive, PORT MACQUARIE.
May he forever Rest In Peace.
Condolences to his wife – former NSWPF Member # ????? and daughter Emma.
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this man at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Henry MORAN
| 06/03/2014
Henry MORAN
New South Wales Police Force
Senior Constable
Regd. # 282
Stations: ?
Accidentally killed
Mt Lambie, NSW
Died 4 February, 1890
Funeral ?
On 15 June, 1862Constable Havilland, Sergeant James Condell, Senior Constable Henry Moran and Constable Rafferty were travelling as protection for the Forbes Gold Escort. At a locality known as the Eugowra Rocks the coach was ambushed by a gang of bushrangers which included the notorious Frank Gardiner, John Gilbert and Ben Hall. As a result of the attack, Sergeant Condell and Senior Constable Moranwere wounded, the coach was overturned and 14,000 pounds in gold and banknotes and bags of registered mail stolen. The following day ( 16 June 1862 ) the coach was righted and driven into Orange. Shortly after arriving in town a revolver under a seat in the coach discharged, with the shot travelling upwards through the seat and striking the unfortunate Constable Havilland under the chin and killing him instantly.
The Empire dated 19 June, 1862 provided some interesting background information on the constable.
CONSTABLE HAVILAND – This man, who was shot under such mysterious circumstances in the vehicle of the gold escort, just after its arrival in Orange, was a very deserving officer of the force. He was formerly a sergeant in the Royal Artillery at Woolwich, and, leaving the regiment, he arrived in Sydney about four years since from India, when he entered the metropolitan police. He was for a considerable time in the Parramatta street division, where he was always known as a very efficient member of the force. He was a first-rate marksman and a good shot, and, we believe, he was so well versed in drill exercises that it was intended at one time by the Inspector General, to make him act as an instructor to the Sydney Police. He subsequently acted as orderly to the Inspector General, in which capacity he was looked upon as a confidential servant. From that position he entered the gold escort, in which service his untimely fate is to be regretted. Havilandhas left a widow and two children residing in Sydney, to deplore their loss; and Mrs Haviland is at present, we understand on the eve of her confinement.
At the time of Haviland’s death, the constable was aged 33 years and had joined the police force about 1858. He was attached to the Forbes Gold Escort which on 1 March, 1862 had become part of the New South Wales Police Force.
( This is believed to have been the first on-duty death of a member of the New South Wales Police Force, which had been created on 1 March, 1862 following the passing of the Police Regulation Act 1862. On that date all existing police forces, units and constabularies were amalgamated into one organization which was led by Inspector General Captain John McLerie. The original force consisted of about eight hundred men. )
Senior Constable Henry MORAN was later accidentally killed on the 4 February 1890 and a memorial to MORAN is located at Mt Lambie, between Bathurst & Lithgow, NSW.
