TURPIN:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Mr Roderick (Rod) Turpin 3024 at Fremantle Cemetery on Monday (15.5.2017) at 2:30 pm.
CHERRY:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Brian Kingsley CHERRY 2934 at Karrakatta Cemetery on Thursday (23.03.2017) at 12 noon.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 22, 2017
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Chipper Funerals
33 Townshend Road, Subiaco
WA, 6008, Australia
P: (08) 9381 5888
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9 February, 1962. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, W.A. 381
ELECTORAL ACT, 1907-1959.
UNDER the provisions of section 90 (1) (vi) of the Electoral Act, 1907-1959, I appoint the under – mentioned Police Officers as “Issuing Officers” to issue postal ballot papers. All previous appointments of Police Officers as “Issuing Officers” are cancelled.
Dated at Perth this 1st day of February, 1962.
ARTHUR GRIFFITH,
Minister for Justice.
Boulder-Eyre District.
1. Esperance: Const. Brian Kingsley Cherry (No. 2934).
R.G. No. 74/61.- Constable Brian Kingsley Cherry, as Assistant District Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Dundas Registry District, to maintain an office at Esperance, during the absence on leave of Constable Anthony Thomas Charles Mott; this appointment dates from 21st August, 1961.
State Electoral Department, Perth, 30th March, 1960.
THE Hon. Attorney General has, under the provisions of the Electoral Act, 1907-1959, appointed the undermentioned persons to issue postal ballot papers.
G. F. MATHEA,
Chief Electoral Officer.
South-East Province.
Eyre District.
(1) Esperance; Const. Brian Kingsley Cherry, No. 2934.
MARSH:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Mr (Alec) Frederick Alec MARSH 2863 at Karrakatta Cemetery on Monday (10.04.2017) at 11am.
MARSH:
The Funeral for the late Mr (Alec) Frederick Alec Marsh, Rtd 1/C Sgt 2863, of Northam will assemble at the main entrance of the KARRAKATTA Cemetery for a Cremation Service to commence in the Brown Chapel at 11.00am on MONDAY (10.4.2017).
NORTHAM 9622 1411
WA Family Owned
Published in The West Australian on Apr. 8, 2017
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John Vincent UJCICH
| 18/05/2017
John Vincent UJCICH
aka Big John
Late of ?
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 9 August 1983
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 June 1991
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: ? ? 2001
Age: 61
Cause: ?
Event location: Maylands, W.A.
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
READ William (Bill):
In loving memory of a wonderful Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.
You are loved more than we could ever put into words. It’s been so hard to say goodbye but you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Rest in peace Pa
Sue, Phil, Matt, Helen, Corinne, Shaun and Jack.
Monday, 6 March 2017
READ
(William Herbert Charles):
Long time friend and ex-workmate.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Hazel and Ron Godfrey and family
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
READ William (Bill):
Much loved Father, Father-in-Law and Grandpa, you will remain always in our hearts and memories. Thank you for always being there to support us. Your great sense of humour will be sadly missed. Deb, Greg, Jay, Gemma and Shaan
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 6 March 2017
READ William (Bill):
In loving memory of a wonderful Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.
You are loved more than we could ever put into words. It’s been so hard to say goodbye but you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Rest in peace Pa
Sue, Phil, Matt, Helen, Corinne, Shaun and Jack.
Published in: The West Australian
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READ:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member William (Bill) Herbert Charles READ 2551 at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park on Thursday (09.03.2017) at 1.00pm.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 8, 2017
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Lisa Ann CANNON
| 18/05/2017
Lisa Ann CANNON
late of Butler, W.A.
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 13557
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? 2008? to 27 February 2017= 9? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 20 January 1978 in Scotland
Died on: Monday 27 February 2017
Age: 39
Cause: Depression – Suicide
Funeral date: Friday 10 March 2017 @ 9am
Funeral location: Western Australia Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Dr, Joondalup, W.A.
Buried at: Private Family Cremation will be held at the PINNAROO West Chapel, Whitfords Ave, Padbury at 12 noon
Memorial at: ?
LISA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE.
LISA is NOT mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO ( Still doesn’t appear on the National Police Wall of Remembrance as of 25 August 2022 )
Lisa with her 11 year old son.
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
CANNON (Lisa Ann):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague, Lisa Cannon Registered Number 13557. Deepest sympathy to all her loved ones.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 8, 2017
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CANNON:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Lisa Ann CANNON 13557 at the WA Police Academy Chapel on FRIDAY (10.03.2017) at 9.00am.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 9, 2017
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CANNON:
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Lisa Ann Cannon of Butler will be held at the Western Australian Police Academy Chapel, Lakeside Dr Joondalup on FRIDAY (10.03.2017) commencing at 9am.A Private Family Cremation will be held at the PINNAROO West Chapel, Whitfords Ave, Padbury at 12 noon.
WANGARA 9409 9119
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We recently lost a friend and colleague to suicide because of PTSD. She left her son and partner behind because she did not get the help she required. We owe it to her 11 year old son and for all the other partners, children and family members left behind by the officers who can see no Light at the end of the tunnel except by ending their lives. It has to STOP.
For too long, management of Australian Police Forces have silently accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – Disproportionately higher than the Australian population.
We demand a national Coronial enquiry, seeking answers in a State by State basis. We want to learn what are the primary stressors amongst our Police, what is/can be done to minimise this, and greater support services for our Police.
“F*** You SA Police” – this was the last social media post of a SA cop who tragically took his own life just days ago.
“Suicide and bullying are rife within the police force. I’ve served as a cop in SA for 11 years now – I’ve battled first hand the toxic “suck it up princess” internal culture. It’s destroying, and costing lives.”
“I’m proud of my job, for keeping our communities safe from crime. We lock up murderers, protect domestic violence victims, and remove kids from horrific abuse. But what I’m sick of is the bureaucratic crap, intimidation and abuse of power that goes on internally.”
“Stop sweeping the fact police are killing themselves under the carpet. This is too important. My colleagues are dying around me. For too long now, management of Australian Police Forces have silently, knowingly, accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – disproportionately higher than the Aussie population.”
I am starting this petition on behalf of myself and colleagues who are seeking an enquiry into the cause of suicides by Police in each Australian State.
We need to learn what the primary stressors are among our Police to then decide how to minimise more tragic deaths from happening.
The ‘Thin Blue Line’ is getting thinner – Please help protect those who protect our community by signing and sharing our petition.
This petition will be delivered to:
Australian State Coroners
Federal Minister for Justice
Michael Keenan MP
SA Minister for Police
Peter Malinauskas MLP
Qld Minister for Police
Mark Ryan MP
NSW Minister for Police
Troy Grant MP
Vic Minister for Police
Lisa Neville MP
ACT Minister for Police
Mick Gentleman MLA
Tas Minister for Police
Rene Hidding MP
NT Minister for Police
Michael Gunner MLA
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Training and Workforce Development; Women’s Interests Hon. Liza Harvey MLA
Police Officers everywhere, both past and present, are inevitably bound by a common bond. This linkage, this manacle or shackle… this incredibly wonderful thing that ties us all together, is forged in both adversity and success. It manifests itself in both tragedy and triumph, in sadness and elation.
At the commencement of every shift, our goal is to ultimately make it home at the end of the day. To collectively ensure that our colleagues do the same. In achieving this, we go a long way towards providing the comfort and protection that communities around the world so desperately need.
Since the dawn of time, Police Officers everywhere have rested soundly in the knowledge that should some tragedy befall them, their loved ones will forever be looked after. That the bond with their colleagues, forged with blood, sweat and no shortage of tears will in part be passed onto those left behind.
And so it is in this case.
On 27 February 2017, Senior Constable Lisa Cannon of the Western Australian Police sadly left this world, leaving behind a son, Adam.
We are certain that Adam has been surrounded by love… that he is in no doubt that his mother loved him with her entire heart.
As he grows into a man though, it is vitally important that he is made aware of just how highly his mother was regarded on both sides of the world. As Adam’s Police family, our small part in this is to pass on this legacy.
Please assist us in our endeavours to raise as much money as we can for Adam if only to reinforce to him during this journey that he is not alone in his grief, that Lisa’s extended blue family walks beside him every step of the way.
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on 11th February 2017.
Seamus is survived by his loving wife Maria, Children Cara and Cian, Stepchildren Jacinta and Alison.
Father Sean and Stepmother Trinidad.
Sister Fiona, Brothers Kieran, Andrew and Brendan.
Sister-in-Laws Libby, Janet and Marianne.
Nephews and Nieces Luke, Jennifer, Matthew, Sean, Colum, Anthony and Jay. Stepsister Marivic and family, Marvin Jade and Gillian.
Seamus was Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all.
Published in The West Australian from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2017
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Thursday, 9 March 2017
Seán, Fíona, Maria and all the family,
My deep sympathy. I will go to Mass tomorrow and pray for Séamus and for you.
May you find the strength to cope.
James
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Seán and all the Doherty family. Seamus will be missed and fondly remembered by us all. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Shane, Helen, Lily and Rory
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Shane Whelehan,
Perth, Western Australia
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
So sad to hear, RIP. We will have a drink in your honour next year at the Somalia 25th Reunion. On behalf of the 1RAR Association Southern Queensland Branch, thank you for your service. Condolences to your family.
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Simone Blakeman,
Brisbane, Queensland
Sunday, 19 February 2017
On the behalf of (YTBF) The Pilbara Regiment Association.
RIP, a soldier, a gentleman and a great mate to many.
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Maria, and his family and friends.
The Green Family has lost a digger, gone but never forgotten.
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Natasha Cann,
Perth, Western Australia
Saturday, 18 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Our children Cara and Cian lost their dad. He will be missed but treasured forever. RIP Seamus
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 17 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus):
Rest in peace valued friend and colleague, sadly missed by all who knew and served with him. Deepest condolences to Maria and family. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Members, Directors and Staff WA Police Union
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): On the behalf of Seamus’ classmates of Mazenod College 1986 and the Mazenod Old Boys Association, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We are very proud to call Seamus one of our own.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Goodbye to a good mate. You will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with your family. RIP Cobber.
From the Marino family,
Boys from 20 DIV. ESS and 2 CER.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus Liam): The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague Seamus Doherty Registered Number 10326.
Deepest sympathy to all his loved ones.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Seamus, A treasured workmate and friend whose knowledge and humour will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Maria and family from all members of the Tactical Response Group and Bomb Response Unit.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus):
Deepest sympathy to Sean and the Doherty family. RIP Seamus. You gave us all you had to stay. Loved by us all. Remembered always for sharing your music with us, almost to the end. Rita Fallon and family, Ray Deely and Bill Byrne
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus):
Vale Seamus Doherty, a Somalia Veteran and a valued member of the Riverton RSL. Deepest sympathy to his wife Maria, family and friends. Riverton RSL President Bill Collidge, Committee, Members and Staff.
Lest We Forget
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 18 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Deepest Sympathy to Maria, Cian, Cara and Stepchildren Jacinta and Alison and the Doherty family. Rest in Peace Seamus, you will be sorely missed.
Your mate and brother in-law Frank.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 17 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Maria, Jacinta, Alison, Cara and Cian. Father Sean and Trinidad and all extended family. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Rest In Peace Seamus.
All our Love Francisco and Nazare Camacho and extended family.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
DOHERTY
( Seamus Liam):
05.09.1969 – 11.02.2017
“Forever in our hearts”
Seamus passed over peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He is now at peace with God and the angels. Seamus was a deeply loved and cherished husband, son, father, step-father, brother and friend to so many.Thank you to our family and friends for their support and prayers during this difficult time.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Council of Australia (www.cancer.org.au).Rest peacefully, my heart. I will love you forever. ‘Til we are one again, your loving wife, Maria.
Published in: The West Australian
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Seamus DOHERTY
Funeral notice
DOHERTY:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Seamus Liam Doherty 10326 at Fremantle Cemetery on Monday (20.02.2017) at 11.45am.
Published in The West Australian on Feb. 17, 2017
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The final farewell for serving WA Police Union Member Seamus Doherty 10326.
You have fought the good fight. Life’s race has been run.
Now peace your reward for eternity begun.
Vale Seamus Doherty
The Funeral Mass for Club Member Seamus Doherty of Canning Vale will be celebrated at 9.45am on Monday 20 February at the Sacred Heart Church on the corner of Ovens Road and Discovery Drive, Thornlie. The cortege will leave the church at the conclusion of Mass and arrive at 11.45am at Fremantle Cemetery, Carrington Street, Palmyra for the Burial service. Members and friends are asked to assemble at the Samson Pavilion the Fremantle Cemetery at 11.35am. Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be recited in Bowra & O’Dea Chapel, 1307 Albany Highway Cannington at 5.30pm on Sunday 19 February 2017. We will remember them. Lest we forget.
Interview with Sapper Seamus Doherty – Royal Australian Engineers – December 2009
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
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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
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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
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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.
Father of John, Kaye, Keith, Terry, Jennifer and Christine.
Grandfather to 11 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
A true gentleman who will be sadly missed.
Thursday, 8 December 2016
HULL (Lionel Claude):
Respected member of Cambrai Day Lodge and past resident of Cambrai Village. Rest in peace dear friend and brother.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
HULL (Lionel Claude):
Treasured memories of a wonderful father, friend and confidant who was a good man. He will be greatly missed.
John and Peter
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 9 December 2016
HULL (Lionel ): No one can replace our wonderful Dad and Grandpa. He made the most of his life and sustained us with his love. Always there for us and will continue to be in spirit.
Chris, Russ, Leigh, Drew
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 December 2016
HULL (Lionel Claude):
A wonderful father and devoted family man to four generations. Always there for guidance and unwavering love. Words cannot express the great loss we feel. Forever in our hearts. Jennifer, Ché, Karen, Ella and Charlotte.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 December 2016
HULL (Lionel Claude):
In memory of a loving father to Keith, grand father to Kylie, Simon, Jarratt, great grandfather to Raven, Evette, Indigo and Samara. The last remaining sibling of his generation. Always an example of high personal ethics and value of hard work to his children. Such a devoted husband to Phyllis Martha. All the great memories and little old fashioned sayings will be cherished by all of us. Rest in peace Dad. Now with Mum. Keith and family.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 8 December 2016
HULL (Lionel Claude):
No words can express how much we will miss the Patriarch of our family. How could we ever forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Rest in Peace wonderful Dad. Kaye, Steve and family.
HULL:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Lionel Claude Hull 1896 at PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park on WEDNESDAY (14.12.2016) at 10.30am
Government Gazette of Western Australia No. 4 Perth: Friday 23rd January 1976 p: 32
BUSH FIRES ACT, 1954
(Section 8.)
Appointment of Board Members
Bush Fires Board
Perth, 14th January, 1976.
Corres. No. 1/55
IT is hereby notified that His Excellency the Governor acting with the advice and consent of the Executive Council and pursuant to the powers contained in section 8 of the Bush Fires Act, 1954, has re-appointed or appointed the following persons to be members of the Bush Fires Board for the period stated:-
Lionel Claude Hull, Superintendent, Police Department, a person nominated by the Commissioner of Police as a Member of the Bush Fires Board, for the period from the 16th January, 1976, to the 15th January, 1979, inclusive, vice Reginald Carr, retired.
Perth, July 20.— The inquest into the death of Ellen Margaret Christina McGlinn (53), widow, of Lindsay street, Perth, was concluded before the coroner, Mr. T. H. Hannah, acting S.M., in the Perth Courthouse to-day. Mrs. McGlinn was found to be dead on arrival at the Perth Hospital on June 26 following an incident on a small reserve at the corner of Bulwer and Brisbane streets. On Monday 13 witnesses were examined and to-day a further ten were examined.
Norman Pugh Lawrence (34), turner, of Aberdeen street, Perth, who was charged with the murder of Mrs. McGlinn, was present in court in custody. He was represented by Mr. John Dunphy.
Detective-Sergeant A. J. Blight examined witnesses.
John Patrick Reynolds, a member of the A.M.F., said he was at the scene of the disturbance on the corner of Bulwer and Brisbane streets about 6.50 p.m. on June 26. He saw Lawrence and told him to wait until the police arrived. He alleged that Lawrence said: ‘I know I have done something wrong and I will take what is coming to me.’
Constable Laurence Henry Tully said he was called to the scene about the same time and saw a woman lying near a shrub on the reserve with her body exposed. She had head injuries. Witness said he felt for her pulse and he came to the conclusion the woman was dead.
Constable Lionel Claude Hull said that he was present at the Perth Hospital when orderlies undressed Lawrence and found a red scarf in his pocket. The scarf had been previously identified by Mrs. McGlinn’s daughter as very similar to the one her mother wore. Detective A. Wedd testified that while Lawrence was being examined in the observation ward at the Perth Hospital he found a piece of grass about 2 in. long in Lawrence’s underclothing. Later he made a search of the locality of the reserve and found a woman’s shoe, size 5, which matched in every detail the shoe removed from Mrs. McGlinn at the Perth Hospital.
Detective-Sergeant A. J. Blight said that Lawrence gave him a detailed statement of his movements on the day of June 26. Lawrence told him that he was a returned soldier from this war and had lost his sight of one eye. Lawrence stated that he did not suffer from shell shock. “I showed Lawrence the red scarf on the day following the death of Mrs. McGlinn,” added witness, ” and Lawrence said it looked like one he had picked up on the previous night.”
At the conclusion of the evidence the coroner found that Ellen Margaret Christina McGlinn came by her death at a reserve on the corner of Bulwer and Brisbane streets on June 26 as the result of head injuries, and shock caused by being hit on the head by a blunt instrument by Norman Pugh Lawrence, who also committed rape on the deceased. The coroner also found that Norman Pugh Lawrence wilfully murdered Mrs. McGlinn and committed him for trial at the next sittings of the Criminal Court at Perth.
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.
On the behalf of (YTBF) The Pilbara Regiment Association.
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Our children Cara and Cian lost their dad. He will be missed but treasured forever. RIP Seamus
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Seamus, A treasured workmate and friend whose knowledge and humour will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Maria and family from all members of the Tactical Response Group and Bomb Response Unit.
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Deepest Sympathy to Maria, Cian, Cara and Stepchildren Jacinta and Alison and the Doherty family. Rest in Peace Seamus, you will be sorely missed.
DOHERTY
Life has lost a rare and beautiful man, forever in our hearts
HULL (Lionel ): No one can replace our wonderful Dad and Grandpa. He made the most of his life and sustained us with his love. Always there for us and will continue to be in spirit.
