” A character with his deep voice and infectious laugh. He loved his bikes and live music ”
NSW Police Force , Constable 1st Class Leigh Bedggood No.26 Div Merrylands got a job looking for two missing children in the area of A’becketts creek In Merrylands following reports they were last seen in that area after bad storms.
NSWPF – Methods of Instruction – Class # 056. 13 October 1983 – 28 October 1983
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“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: Colin J. G. MacKIE, NSWPF # 6962 ( NO relation )
S. J. MacKIE, NSWPF # 24893?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy- Class # 222C
New South Wales Police Force
ProCst. # 97484
Regd. # 23041
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 18 August 1986 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 7 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 7 November 1986 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Nowra, ?, Albury, ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Detectives )( c1997 ), MacQuarie Fields ( 35 Division ), Camden ( 35 Division )( 1990s ), used to set up the ‘Minerva Rooms’ at Police HQ for Negotiator Training and LAC Critical Incident scenarios ( Education & Training Centre for Leadership & Management )( SenSgt )( c2009 ) – Retirement
Time employed with NSW Police: From: 18 August 1986 to 16 March 2012 = 25 years, 6 months, 27 days
Service: From 18 August 1986to 16 March 2012 = 25 years, 6 months, 27 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 44 years, 7 months, 5 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 11 years, 8 months, 4 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Friday 11 August 1967
Died on: Monday 20 November 2023 ( about 2.25pm )
Age: 56 years, 3 months, 9 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: MVA – Motor Cycle Rider
Event location: Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, Fernbank, Victoria, Australia
Event / Diagnosis date: Monday 20 November 2023 ( about 2.25pm )
Funeral date: Tuesday 5 December 2023 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Paul’s Catholic Church, John St, Camden, NSW
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
222 Group C photo. We attested on 7/11/86. Virginia MacKie is front row third from right.
Goulburn Police Academy Class 222 Group C photo. Attested on 7/11/86. Virginia MacKie is front row third from right.
Rob BOEG # 23001, Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Grant SEDDON # 22994 at the front counter of Nowra Police Station on 10 November 1986 as new Probationary Constables.
USA Bike trip – 2016. A fun loving person. Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147, ?, Virginia MacKIE # 23041
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 USA bike tour – 2016
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 USA bike tour – 2016
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 & Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 USA bike tour – 2016
Virginia MacKIE # 23041 USA bike tour – 2016
USA bike tour – 2016 ?, Virginia MacKIE # 23041, Dennis GEARSIDE # 15147 Grand Canyon
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Peter’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium, 1 Moffatt Drive, Dubbo commencing at 10.30am Wednesday 1st November 2023, followed by interment at New Dubbo Cemetery, Dunedoo Road.
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Peter’s passing.
Spraddy was a giant of a man in every respect. In 35 years in the cops and as Peter’s Local Area Commander at Mudgee I had the honour of meeting and working with one of the best Cops you would find anywhere in the world. A very special and funny man with a generous manner. A heart of gold who cared for so many people from so many walks of life.
A true role model of what a real copper should be. We need more Peter Spradbrows out on our streets. The world would be a better place.
To this very day I consider myself so fortunate to have been extended an invitation to Spraddy’s Shed for many a famous card night.
Where else would the LAC be invited to enjoy a night with the troops and be so well accepted. I was truly blessed to have had a taste of Spraddy’s famous rabbit rissoles. I have so many fond memories of Peter’s humour and sayings.
Rest in Peace old mate. You have served your community well.
Lea and family I know you have a lot of pain at the moment but you can be well and truly proud of Peter. A great bloke and a fair and honest cop.
Class 230 Graduation Pamphlet. Goulburn Police Academy. Attestation on 30 October 1987.
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith / Belmore Barracks Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # Q 6708
For the purposes of this website ‘Q‘ represents those Police joining between 1 March 1862 ( commencement of NSWPF ) – 23 February 1915 ( Commencement of NSWPF current numbering system )
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed 10 April 1894 ( aged 22 – 23 )
Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 – 1953), Friday 14 August 1942, page 1
OBITUARY
Mr. James Thomas McConville
The death occurred at the Narandera ( sic ) District Hospital on Tuesday last of Mr. James Thomas McConville, of Narandera, at the age of 70 years.
Mr McConville, who was a native of Gunning, joined the New South Wales railway service at an early age.
In the extensive retrenchments following the bank crash in 1893 Mr. McConville was one of those whose service were dispensed with.
He then joined the police force, and was stationed at various centres.
During his term in the force he displayed remarkable ability and tact, and was popular with all sections of the communities in which he resided.
While stationed at Stuart Town he resigned from the police force, and his departure from the district was marked by a popular farewell in which Mr McConville was made the recipient of a gold watch and chain, the chain being made from gold mined at Stuart Town.
He acquired the license of the Broadway Hotel, Junee, and remained there for a number of years. Later he took over the licence of an hotel at Boorowa, and resided in that town for several years.
Some years ago he came to Narandera, where he had since resided. He made many friends here, by whom he was held in high esteem. In his early days he was a noted amateur boxer, and gave promise of making a name for himself in this sphere. Other interests, however, claimed his attention, and he relinquished his activity in this direction. He was a keen follower of all types of sport, and derived a good deal of enjoyment from cricket, football, and other classes of sport.
Deceased is survived by two sons and four daughters. The sons are James ( RA.A.F., Sydney) and Charles (school teacher, Quirindi); while the daughters are Tot (Mrs. O. Belling, Sydney). Misses Bridget, Edna, and Norah (all of Sydney).
He is also survived by one brother, Mr. J. W. McConville of Narandera.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Narandera cemetery.
The bearers were Messrs. Charles and James McConville (sons), Thorpe McConville (nephew), and — Belling (grandson). The last mentioned has only recently returned from Port Moresby.
Messrs. Watkins Bros, had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Word has been received at Gunning of the death of one of its old and respected old-time citizens in the person of Mr. Jim McConville, which occurred at a private hospital at Narrandera on August 11.
The late Mr. McConville was a native of Gunning and received his early education at the Public School.
He was in the Police Force for some time. He was stationed at Peak Hill and later became a hotel proprietor.
At the Gunning Show he was a conspicuous visitor, making new friends and renewing old-time friendships.
He was the third son of the late Mrs. Rodrom and step-brother of Messrs. Joe and George Rodram, late of Gunning, and first cousin to Mrs. James Lyell, of Gunning.
His old-time friends will regret to learn of Mr. McConville’s death, as he was a man of sterling qualities and held in high esteem.
He is survived by five daughters, Tor (Mrs. Belling), Bid, Leila (Mrs. Fraser), Norah and Edna, and two sons, Charles and Jim.
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Relations in ‘the job’: Phillip John CHILD, NSWPF # 5330 ( Passed in 2013 )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # ? 057 or 058
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # P/W 0028 ( Police Woman )
Had the same Registered numbering system that applied to males been used instead of PW’s, Colleen would have sat between Peter SPRATT, NSWPF # 8922 & Ray WHITE, NSWPF # 8923 in the Seniority list.
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?
Probationary Special Constable- appointed 20 January 1958 ( aged 23 years, 5 months, 9 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1976 ( Seniority date was 1 March 1974 )
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 17 May 1981
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: ?, Plain Cloths – Police Womens Office ( is mentioned in the C.I.B. Centenary 1879 – 1979 book ), ?, Parramatta ( 18 Division )( 1980s ), ?
Time employed with NSW Police: From: Monday 20 January 1958 to Thursday 30 March 1989 = 31 years, 2 months, 10 days
Service: From Monday 20 January 1958to Thursday 30 March 1989 = 31 years, 2 months, 10 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 54 years, 7 months, 19 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 34 years, 6 months, 18 days
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Updated August 2 2023 – 1:34pm, first published 1:30pm
With Mr Face (L) with Matt Bingley, former Premier Bob Carr and Andrew Johns at Energy Australia Stadium in June 2002. Picture by Darren Pateman.
Former long-standing Hunter Labor MP and state government minister Richard Face has died, aged 80.
Mr Face, whose full name was Jack Richard Face, died on Tuesday night after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Mr Face advocating for improved parking at Charlestown in 2010.
The former police officer held the seat of Charlestown for 30 years, a period that is believed to be a record for any state or federal MP in the region.
He held the Gaming and Racing Portfolio in the Carr government between 1995 and his retirement in 2003.
Mr Face was also appointed to the role of Minister Assisting the Premier on Hunter Development, a portfolio that was later renamed Minister for the Hunter.
He was instrumental in the Hunter’s transformation over three decades.
This included the establishment of Glenrock State Recreational Reserve, playing a key role in the management of the Newcastle’s transition away from steel making and the establishment of the Hunter Beyond 2000 Committees.
He was also a vocal advocate for the construction of the West Charlestown bypass, the redevelopment of McDonald Jones Stadium and the establishment of the Windale Police Citizens Youth Club.
He was affectionately known as the ‘the father of the NSW Parliament’ when he retired in 2003.
“I have been given the honour to represent the people of Charlestown for 30 years tomorrow, having first been elected on the 18th November 1972,” Mr Face, who had four children and eight grandchildren, said on the eve of his retirement.
“During this time I have faced 10 elections and each time have been returned as the State Member for Charlestown and it has been a privilege to help and assist the citizens of this electorate.
“As for my record of achievement in my electorate it’s for others and history to say whether it has been one of success or not. However, of the things I have done or achieved in the electorate in the 30 years, it is declaration of the Glenrock State Recreation Area which has brought me the most satisfaction.”
Mr Face with his family.
Mr Face’s son Warwick said his father’s career was one of many highs and acknowledged challenges. This included being found guilty of misleading a preliminary hearing of ICAC in 2003.
“Our family is steadfastly proud that the ledger is very much in favour of the people of the great state of NSW, particularly the Hunter Region, and the electorate of Charlestown,” he said.
“Thank you Richard, Dad, Poppy, we all love you, time to Rest In Peace.”
Details of Mr Face’s funeral will be published in coming days.
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Charles Victor BONETT # 9398 at VKG1 – Redfern Police Academy
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