Ian Fearnley and Roy Simmons have secured lucrative jobs at Boorowa to play with Boorowa football club. Boorowa has the first draw in the Maher Cup. They play Temora — the holders on Saturday week. With four Carcoarians to bolster up their team they may be successful.
* It is NOT confirmed whether the ‘Ian’ Fearnley in the below article is identical to ‘our’ Harry Ian Fearnley but the below would have been aged 7 when starting Second Class which ties in with the DOB of ‘our’ Harry.
The annual examination at Carcoar Public School reveal the following successes. —
First Class: Victor Howarth 1, Gwendolyn Furner 2.
Second Class: Ian Fearnley 1, Michael Dibbs 2.
Third Class: Trevor Scott 1, Billy Howarth 2.
Fourth Class: Gerrard Dibbs 1, Kevin Scott 2.
Fifth Class: Ken Scott 1, Beryl Burton 2.
Sixth Class. Anne Scott 1, Les Kind 2.
SCHOOL COUNCIL FORMED.
The children during the past few months have been taking an active interest in the government of the school. A school council has been formed, the members of which see that the playground is kept tidy and also that there is general neatness around the school. There is also a very energetic band of Junior Red Cross workers. Many and varied have been their activities for the past month. The results of their efforts have been most gratifying. All money raised is used to help the sick and needy children of soldiers.
Another very active body in connection with the school is the Junior Farmers’ Club. This has a membership of 2S, comprising children from both schools and those who have left, but are still under the age of 21. The children have chosen for their projects various themes, such as vegetables, bee-keeping, flower growing and pig-raising. In connection with the vegetable’s, a ¼ acre of potatoes is being worked at the school by the whole club.
P. AND C. COMMENDED.
Tributing the P. and C. Association, the headmaster commends their tireless efforts on behalf of the school. As result, considerable material has been brought while leaving a pleasing bank balance. In the near future the Association hopes to install the electric light in the school building. The children have voluntarily assisted the war effort during the past year. A war savings group has been formed, and also a penny chain, the proceeds of the latter going to the Junior Red Cross. The local branch of the Red Cross has also had numerous donations of money from the school, having been raised from the sale of vegetables grown, by the children.
A number of children also have spent quite a lot of their spare time making camouflage nets. As a result seven of the larger nets have been completed.
Sadly, another Australian Police Officer has suicided.
That member was with the Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) in Canberra.
By all accounts, he was a good person and had only hours prior, posted on Facebook and appeared happy.
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AFP suicides: Another police officer has walked into work and not come out alive
EXCLUSIVE. The third Australian police officer in less than two years appears to have taken his own life at work. WARNING: Distressing.
WARNING: Distressing
FOR the third time in less than two years, an Australian Federal Police officer has walked into their work building, and not come out alive.
The Australian Federal Police Association has named Superintendent Richard Roberts as the man who “appears to have taken his own life” at the AFP national headquarters in the Edmund Barton Building, Canberra, yesterday.
An AFP spokesperson also confirmed that “a member of the AFP” had died, in a statement to news.com.au.
“A brief is now being prepared for the ACT Coroner,” the spokesperson said.
The AFP did not respond to further questions regarding the matter.
News.com.au understands the AFP commissioner Andrew Colvin this morning “spoke to troops” to inform them of the tragedy in an email and video to colleagues nationwide.
It’s the third incident in which an AFP officer appeared to take their own life inside one of the organisation’s buildings since the start of last year.
In November 2017, AFP member Malcolm Scott, 59, walked into the foyer of the organisation’s Melbourne building and took his own life just before 9am on a Saturday.
Mr Colvin said at the time that it was “with great sadness I can confirm one of our police officers has died in Melbourne”.
“The male officer was found by colleagues in the AFP’s Melbourne Headquarters in La Trobe Street,” he said.
Mr Scott’s death followed that of colleague Sue Jones, 53, a mother-of-two who died by in shockingly similar circumstances in the same building earlier that year. Mr Scott and Ms Jones had worked on the same team within the Melbourne branch, according to colleagues who spoke to news.com.au. Both deaths were later deemed to be non-suspicious.
Independent police advocacy and support group Blue Hope spokesman Mark Kelly previously told news.com.au he was concerned officers might be trying to send a message by taking their lives in the workplace.
“It’s tragic and does point to problems in the AFP,” he said.
“We’ve been contacted by a lot of members who have been struggling with PTSD.”
‘THIS JOB’S F***ED’
One AFP source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, today told news.com.au that the only thing he believed “would fix the (organisation’s) welfare system is a royal commission”.
“It needs intense scrutiny that the agencies can’t cover up,” he said.
“We have an expression in our job: TJF — this job’s f***ed.
“Morale is in the toilet. We know we have no support and no backing from most of the management.”
The source described the company’s external Employee Assistance Program as inadequate.
“If the Employee Assistance Program they always reference was adequate we wouldn’t have members falling like flies,” he said.
“(Some soft drink companies) have a more functional and workable welfare system than we do.
“It’s not just the AFP; I know of many people from state forces and other emergency services who are struggling and getting no support.”
In March this year, the high rate of suicide deaths and mental health conditions experienced by first responders — including emergency service workers and volunteers — prompted a federal Parliament committee to launch an inquiry into the role of the Commonwealth and the states to address the issues.
The inquiry is expected to release its report on the matter in February 2019.
It came after almost 100 past and present AFP agents contacted news.com.au to report widespread mental health issues among first responders within the organisation, mismanagement of the issue, and a disturbing internal bullying culture.
News.com.au exposed the issues in an investigative series, which prompted the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) to audit the AFP’s management of mental health within the organisation.
The report, released on March 7 this year, found that the “AFP lacks a comprehensive and consolidated organisational health and wellbeing framework to enable effective management and support of employee mental health”.
“While the AFP offers a variety of mental health support services, there is no evidence that these services are effective and they are not supported by sound governance, risk management, evaluation or an articulated business rationale,” the report read.
“The AFP does not currently have in place mechanisms or sufficient data to appropriately align resources with key mental health risks.”
The ANAO made six recommendations, which the AFP agreed to implement as part of its “new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for the organisation” by mid-May this year.
The AFP also engaged the Phoenix Australia Centre to conduct an independent mental health review into the organisation. It released its report earlier this year and made 37 recommendations to be implemented over five years.
But for some, it’s proven too little, too late.
‘THE SHOCK AND SADNESS IS VERY REAL’
Tributes have flowed in on social media for the AFP officer who died in Canberra yesterday.
“I work with him, truly great guy and a real gentleman,” one person wrote.
“The shock and sadness is very real here today. RIP mate.”
Another wrote: “Another tragic loss, thoughts go out to family, friends and colleagues. So terribly sad, please always talk, share you concerns and fears, we need to always be there for one another.”
The widow of NSW Police homicide detective Ashley Bryant, a father who took his own life in 2013, also weighed in on the tragedy — as well as an apparent suicide of a NSW paramedic the day before — in a public post on social media.
“I think that it’s important that we don’t assume those suffering from a psychological injury have not asked for help,” Deborah Bryant wrote.
“In many cases, they have indeed sought help and have been surrounded by family, friends and colleagues who have given all the support they can give.
“We need to acknowledge that disclosure of a psychological injury does not automatically make it better. It is a fight that is fought day by day, and all too often minute by minute.
“If we as a society truly want to stop these suicide deaths or indeed the many more ‘living deaths’ of our Service Personnel, then we need to rally our governments to provide the foundations of support unique to what our service men and women suffer.
“A good start would be dedicated mental health facilities, so that when they seek treatment they are not sitting in the same room as criminals and drug addicts.
“We also need to collectively demand our governments provide income support directly, rather than through privatised runners, so that our service men and women can continue to support their families and be given time to heal without the burden of unnecessary and emasculating demands to ‘prove’ they are worthy of this support.”
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 17 July 1987 (No.121), page 4031
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 Inspector-in-Charge, Griffith Division Inspector Donald Colin Welsh, date of entry on duty.
GEORGE PACIULLO,
(9215) Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Tuesday 29 June 1965, page 7
JP gaoled for store thefts
SYDNEY. Monday. –
A Justice of the Peace was sentenced to one month’s hard labour and fined £5 for shoplifting by Wollongong Court today.
The JP, an invalid pensioner, because of a bad heart, told the court that after four years of scraping and frustration something; had got into him.
He is Lawrence Thorald Gatehouse, 54, of Werong Street, Albion Park.
Detective Constable Welsh of Wollongong, told the court that Gatehouse had taken goods from Woolworths and a Nock and Kirby store at Warrawong. Gatehouse told Mr T. J. Towns, SM, that he had “an unblemished record.”
“T do not know what came over me,” he said.
“I feel so humiliated and ashamed that I would like to fall into a corner somewhere and lie.”
Mr Towns in passing sentence said, “I have to be logical. I have given women gaol sentences for shoplifting.”
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 11 April 1958 (No.38), page 1037
Constable Donald Colin Welsh to act as Assistant Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the district of Wilcannia, at Tibooburra, during the absence of Constable 1st Class M. L. Windley on leave, — from 1st February, 1958.
Stations: ?, South Coast District, Camden ( Cst 1950 ), Kangaroo Valley, Kiama, Queanbeyan ( O.I.C. ) 1978, TRG, Dubbo District – Retirement
Service: From 17 January 1945to? August 1986= 41+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( Supt )
Born: 26 March 1927
Died on: Monday 15 October 2018
Age: 91
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 17 October 2018 ( Private funeral )
Funeral location: Kiama ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Stan Crapp, Kiama. 42322371
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial located at: ?
THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2012 THE INAUGURAL RETIRED POLICE PIN CEREMONY AT OAK FLATS ( WARILLA ) ( LAKE ILLAWARRA ) POLICE STATION. RETIRED POLICE RECEIVING THEIR PINS AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE COMMITMENT TO POLICING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF NSW. John Melville GUDGEON with Supt. Wayne Starling
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2013 LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. RETIRED POLICE DAY ( 2nd YEAR ) John Melville GUDGEON with his wife Margaret.
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2013 LAKE ILLAWARRA POLICE STATION, OAK FLATS. RETIRED POLICE DAY ( 2nd YEAR ) John Melville GUDGEON with his wife, Margaret and Pat CONDON – wife of Gab ( R.I.P. )
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Passed away peacefully October 15 2018. Much loved husband of Betty (dec. 1989), father and father in law of Ross and Mary, Vicki Butler (dec), and his wife Margaret.
Aged 91 Years
Will be sadly missed
A private funeral service
has been held today
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Oct. 17, 2018
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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Monday 12 April 1982, page 1
New police policy succeeds at Bathurst race meeting
BATHURST: A deliberate policy by police of non-intervention had defused a “potentially explosive confrontation” with about 2,000 motor-cyclists at Mount Panorama, near Bathurst, police said yesterday.
Despite five hours of wild scenes in the camping site in front of the police station compound on Saturday night, there were no arrests.
Police described the situation on Saturday night as “at times potentially explosive.”
They said there could “have been a repetition of last year’s siege of the camping-site police station, which resulted in 64 policemen being injured by flying stones, bottles and cans.
But last night, as the crowd of more than 24,000 began heading home after the weekend motor-cycle race meeting, police said they had made only 40 arrests over the weekend, most for drink-driving.
Two people had been arrested on assault charges, one after a stabbing on Friday and another for throwing a spear late on Saturday night. There also were a number of minor drug offences.
Last year 179 people were taken into custody and the future of the race meetings threatened by the wild behaviour of troublemakers in the camping area.
Superintendent Jack Broomfield ( # 5219 ), the officer-in-charge of the 290 police officers on duty at the weekend, was “extremely happy” yesterday.
Superintendent Broomfield, who told his men to mingle with the crowd as things looked like getting out of hand on Saturday, praised his men for displaying “extreme patience and tolerance”.
Their patience was stretched to its limits after a member of the 86-strong tactical response group — the specially trained so-called riot squad — was knocked unconscious when a beer can filled with gravel hit him in the face.
Superintendent Ted Lloyd ( possibly # 5385 ), the officer-in-charge of the tactical response group, described the situation at times on Saturday as “volatile and explosive”.
He offered thanks to members of the NSW Motor Cycle Riders Association who had appealed to the crowd to remain calm and disperse.
“We gave what I would describe as some desperate-looking characters access to the police loud-hailer when things looked like getting rough, and they did a top job urging the crowd to stay calm using the kind of language motor-cyclists could relate to,” he said.
Senior-Inspector Jack Gudgeon, the operations commander of the tactical response group, said the police had had a plan this year of deliberately not getting involved in the “fun” of the bike groups.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Sunday 24 August 1980, page 14
Policemen have a night out
It was a night of rejuvenation for most of the crowd at the sixth annual Queanbeyan Police Ball on Friday. The evening certainly proved that 50-50 music was by no means ready to bow out or take a back seat to the raucous disco sounds.
A success from the start were the Marksman who provided the lively music for the occasion which also saw a couple of birthdays being celebrated, one of which was a 21st, and a wedding anniversary.
Among the 300 people at the Queanbeyan RSL Club were Superintendent Reg Martin and his wife, Dorothy, of Goulburn, the Member for Monaro, Mr John Akister, the Member for Eden Monaro, Mr Murray Sainsbury, the officer in charge of the Queanbeyan Police Station, Inspector Jack Gudgeon, and his wife, Betty, Ron and Kerry Reuban, of Jinderbyne, Pat and Dawn Robbie, of Narrabundah, and from Queanbeyan itself there were Joe Harding, who is soon off to Sydney on posting, Steven and Margaret Hadfield, Des and Margaret Lennard, and Ralph and Carolyn Parry.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Sunday 30 July 1978, page 17
POLICE AND COURTHOUSE OPENING
GRAND DAY FOR QUEANBEYAN
It will be a gala occasion tomorrow when the Premier of NSW, Mr Wran, officially opens the new police station and courthouse in Queanbeyan.
The two buildings, costing $4 million, took 2½ years to complete.
The opening ceremony will be performed at 4pm in the foyer of the courthouse and about 400 people are expected to attend.
After the ceremony, the guests will move to the Queanbeyan Leagues Club for afternoon tea.
Among the dignitaries who will attend the function with their wives will be the NSW Attorney-General, Mr Walker, the NSW Police Commissioner, Mr Woods, and Deputy Commissioner, Mr Lees, a previous Queanbeyan police inspector, Mr Percy Hale, and the Superintendent in charge of country districts, Mr Alec Birnie.
In the evening, there will be a dinner at which the public will have an opportunity to meet members of the NSW Cabinet which will be in town for a meeting on Tuesday.
Forty policemen, including the policewoman, are now working in the comfort and luxury offered by the new station which is a far cry from the previous surroundings. The NSW Police Commissioner is considering an application to increase the number of general duties and traffic police.
The new station has elaborate safety measures. These include sensitive alarm systems, a closed circuit TV which keeps constant watch on the backyard and an internal public-address system.
The courthouse is another modern building and comprises a district court and a court of petty sessions.
Inspector Jack Gudgeon, the Divisional Inspector of eight sub-stations around Queanbeyan, his wife, Betty, and Sergeant Les Gorman, Officer-in-Charge of the Queanbeyan Police Station.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Monday 27 February 1978, page 1
MICHELAGO FIND
Inquiry to visit drug plantation
By PETER QUIDDINGTON
The NSW Government’s Royal Commission into Drug Trafficking is expected to arrive in Canberra this morning to visit the multi-million dollar marijuana plantation discovered by ACT Police at Michelago on Friday.
The commission, headed by Mr Justice Woodward, was set up after the disappearance of Griffith anti drug campaigner, Mr Don Mackay, last July.
On Saturday NSW detectives involved with inquiries into the plantation near Michelago travelled to Griffith and returned with a 43 year-old man whom they later charged with the possession of marijuana. Police took the man to the site of the crop and have alleged he is the owner.
He will appear in Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions this morning.
The officer in charge of Queanbeyan police, Inspector John Gudgeon, said yesterday that inquiries were still being carried out to find three men seen running from the plantation when a helicopter with ACT policemen aboard arrived there on Friday morning.
Police found a four-wheel drive vehicle at the site and traced its registered owner to an address in Canberra. However, he explained that he had sold the vehicle, along with a block of land near Michelago, to a man in the middle of last year.
Police also found a bulldozer on the site, extensive farming equipment, sheds and a piped irrigation system coming from a dam.
The crop, which was discovered behind steep hills and in thick bushland about 10 kilometres south-east of Michelago, is valued between $3 and $5 million on the open market.
The high value for a crop of this size results from the scarcity of the drug because of recent hauls in various parts of NSW.
The raid on the plantation took place after information had been given to ACT Police of marijuana being grown in the area, but senior officers said last night the source of this could not be revealed.
An RAAF helicopter carried out a search of a 14-kilometre radius around Michelago and came across the crop.
Members of the ACT drug squad took samples and later informed the NSW authorities.
Police and detectives from major centres surrounding Canberra converged on the plantation in four wheel-drive vehicles and, with the assistance of a resident, found the area.
The three men who apparently had been tending the crop had disappeared. Some of the raiding officers suggested this had been because of bungling by ACT Police, who are not responsible for the area.
However, ACT Police sources explained yesterday that, when the raid had been initiated it was believed that the plantation was on the ACT side of the border. A helicopter was the only practical means of finding the crop in such an extensive and rugged area.
The police conducting the investigation said they were not searching for the three men who had escaped, as it was expected they would have to come from the bush at some stage.
Tight security arrangements were being maintained yesterday around the farm, which is serviced by a dirt road that runs between Michelago and Gingera.
Newsmen were still not allowed near the site yesterday. Inspector Gudgeon said the reasons for this would become apparent early today.
Members of the Press would be able to look at the crop after 11 this morning. Plans were being made to have it destroyed.
Some of the plants are believed to be up to 2 metres high. Some had been harvested.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Wednesday 14 December 1977, page 3
Queanbeyan’s illegal casino closes
Queanbeyan’s illegal gambling casino vanished last week after a crackdown on casinos by Sydney police early in the week and a sudden change of policy by the NSW Government.
The Queanbeyan casino, which had a peep-hole and a bell, was housed above a pizza parlour and next door to a butcher’s shop on Monaro Street. It used to have a clientele of 30 to 40 gamblers a night.
A nearby shopkeeper said yesterday that when he opened his premises at 8am he usually saw a dozen or more men leaving the illegal club. Last week he saw no men leave the plain-fronted club door in the alleyway next to his shop.
Inspector Jack Gudgeon, the new inspector in charge of police in Queanbeyan division, said yesterday that the club ceased operating about last Wednesday after the NSW Government policy change and a raid on Sydney’s well-known Forbes Club, which led to the arrest of 15 women and six operators.
Under the Gaming and Betting Act, patrons, casino owners and employees are liable to fines up to S200 or three months’ jail.
The Act allows the clubs to be closed by raiding them and arresting patrons and operators or by making application to the Supreme Court to have them declared illegal gaming houses.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Wednesday 5 March 1969, page 3
Wife on murder charge denies argument
BOMBALA, Tuesday. — A woman charged with murder had left the Bombala RSL Club hand-in hand with her husband shortly before he was axed to death, Bombala Petty Sessions was told today.
Alfred Thomas Allen, assistant manager of the club, said the couple had paused to wave to him and other friends as they left at 2am on December 1. 1968.
Elizabeth Anne Thompson, 24, was charged today before Mr D. G. Hughes, SM, with having murdered James William Thompson, 27, plant operator, at their home in Wellington Street, Bombala, on December 1.
Allen told the court that Mr and Mrs Thompson had gone to the club about 9pm on Saturday, November 30.
He had seen Mrs Thompson dancing several times with a man he knew as George Galarovic and with her husband.
“They left at 2am”, Allen said. “They were holding hands and in my opinion quite sober”.
Peter Ronald Muir, labourer, next-door neighbour of the Thompsons, said that about 5.15am on December 1 he had been awakened by Mrs Thompson standing at his bedroom window.
She had shouted, “Peter, come quickly! Someone has got Jimmy. Someone in the room”.
Muir said he had run outside and looked over the dividing fence. He had seen an axe on the lawn and some broken glass in the Thompsons‘ bedroom window. Mrs Thompson had had streaks of blood on her face and hands.
Muir said he had driven to call police and a doctor and when he returned he had led Mrs Thompson inside.
In the bedroom he had seen Thompson lying in the middle of the bed, half covered.
“There was a lot of blood on his face and all around him”, he said.
Later he had asked Mrs Thompson what had happened and she had said, “Someone came up to Jimmy, something came down and came down again”. I asked did she see who it was. She replied, “He was wearing blue, that’s all I remember”.
Cross-examined, Muir said he had lived next door to the Thompsons for 20 months and their marriage had seemed to be a “perfectly normal, happy one”.
Dr Annesley Crowe, of Young Street, Bombala, said he had arrived at the Thompson‘s house about 5.45am and had found Thompson still breathing.
Thompson had been taken to Bombala Hospital where an operation was performed. He had died that afternoon.
Deep wounds in forehead
The Government Medical Officer for Bombala and district, Dr R. J. MacArthur, gave the cause of death as severe lacerations to the cerebrum. There were deep wounds in Thompson‘s forehead consistent with those caused by a blow with an axe, he said.
Senior Constable Horace Gant ( # 8204 ), of Bombala, told the court that Mrs Thompson had had what appeared to be bloodstains on the left sleeve of her nightdress.
She had told him, “I was in bed with Jim when I felt something brush me and heard two thumps. I woke up and saw someone running from the room”.
Detective-Sergeant George Harvey, of Cooma, told the court that bloodstains had been found on the blade and handle of the axe on the front lawn. He had inspected the Thompsons‘ house and had found no evidence of its having been ransacked or disturbed.
Detective-Sergeant John Gudgeon, of Queanbeyan, said that Mrs Thompson had been charged after an interview at the Bombala police station at which her solicitor was present. She had declined, on advice, to answer many of the questions asked.
A record of the interview was submitted to the magistrate.
In it Mrs Thompson denied that she and her husband had had an argument or disagreement.
Mrs Thompson is represented by Mr C. B. Cullen, public defender, instructed by Mr C. Werry: Sergeant D. W. Millard ( # 5969 ) is prosecuting.
The hearing will continue tomorrow.
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William Buchanan Ross, better known as Barney Ross, also made the Police Force his lifetime career, as did James Joseph Edward Black, better known as Jim Black.
Barney Ross became a police cadet on the 28th February, 1939, and a probationary constable on the 14th November, 1942. During World War 2, Barney Ross took leave from the Police Force and joined the RAAF on the 25th March, 1944, serving in the RAAF until the 26th June, 1945.
After his discharge from the RAAF, Barney resumed his police service.
In the early 1950s, Barney Ross became a detective and worked in a number of specialist areas such as homicide and ballistics.
As a detective senior constable in 1957, Barney was involved in the investigation into the bombing murder of ConstableKenneth Desmond Coussens at Bega on the 29 July, 1957.
Constable Coussens, his wife Elizabeth and their baby boy Bruce, were murdered when their house was bombed in the early hours of the morning while they were asleep. Kenneth and Elizabeth Coussens were married in 1955.
Barney Ross had the task of identifying the type of device that was used in the bombing. The bomb was made out of dynamite stolen from a mine and a milk can which was stolen from a butter factory at Bega.
Information provided by Constable 1stClass John Perrin of Nimmitabel, provided police with clues that led police to Myron Kelly.
When Kelly was arrested, he was also found to have an unlicensed pistol in his possession.
Myron Kelly was tried for the murder of the Coussens family and on the 6th December, 1957, was sentenced to life in prison.
The following police from Sydney, Wollongong and Nowra, were recorded as the police who arrested Kelly.
Detective Sergeants Behrens, Bateman, Monaghan and Clarke, Detective Constables Barney Ross and Croker, Constable 1st Class Bob Bradbury, Detective Sergeant Devenport, Constables 1st Class Neville and Patterson, Constables 1st Class Morgan and Gudgeon, Detective Constable Hamilton, Sergeants 3rd Class Tilley, Bowd and Hourigan, Constable Avery, Detective Sergeant Kennedy and Detective Constable Smith.
The offender Myron Kelly was released from gaol in 1980 and died in 2007.
We welcome to our Club two new members Constable Jack Gudgeon, formerly of Kangaroo Valley, and Mr. Mills, formerly of Milton, who is attached to our school staff. I believe they both wield a good racquet.
Long before the white man came aborigines inhabited the Valley in thousands because of the great numbers of kangaroos which grazed there.
In the late 1790s several exploration parties, including the Hume Brothers, skirted Barrengarry Mountain and the Fitzroy Falls (on the Moss Vale side) and discovered the Valley.
Then came the “gentlemen” pioneers, notably James Osborne, for whom the Government sliced off the richest parts of the Valley. For many years the settlement was known as “Osborne Village.”
Later came the “free” settlers who initiated the dairying industry. One character who settled on one of the Valley’s lower plateaus was so carried away by the beauty of his property that he called it “The Promised Land.”
When the first pub, the Pioneer, opened in 1875 one South Coast journal reported “fights were more frequent than prayer meetings.”
But nowadays, the Valley is so crime free that the local constable, Jack Gudgeon, finds time to help farmers harvest their corn crops.
And there’s no poverty in the Valley today. Healthy cows, rich pastures, lack of floods, and high milk prices keep even the smallest dairyman well stacked.
SOME men in the past made small fortunes out of the cedar forests which dotted the Valley. Even today one Valleyite has a complete bedroom suite …….
At a coroner’s Court, Court House, Camden, the District Coroner, Mr. K. S. Kelloway, found that Thomas Edward Alfred Russell died from the effect of a deadly poison known as carbon bisulphide wilfully administered by himself on the 5th June, 1950, at Camden.
THE EVIDENCE.
Dr. Crookston stated on the 6th June, 1950, at 4.15 p.m. I made a post-mortem examination of the body of Thomas Russell, aged about 36 years, at the Morgue of the Camden District Hospital.
Sergt. Marshall and Constable Slattery, of Camden Police, were present.
I was at the Hospital when this man was admitted on the night of the 5th June, 1950, and was informed that he had ”taken an overdose of something. ” I saw Dr. Jefferis washing out his stomach. There was a very strong smell of carbon bisulphide in his breath and in the stomach contents.
He died at the hospital at about 10.30 a.m. the following day, at about 12 hours after admission. The body was that of a spare young man. There was a strong smell of carbon bisulphide in the internal organs. Liver section smelt very strongly of this substance. The stomach and a section of the liver were placed in charge of the Police for poison analysis.
As there had been a statement made that the man had had a head wound and had had a plate inserted, a search of the skull was made. I found no evidence of scarring or presence of a plate. The organs appeared otherwise healthy, and no cause of death other than poisoning, as presumed from the story of the case and the smell of the tissues was found, in my opinion, death had occurred about five hours previously, and was due to poisoning by carbon bisulphide.
The fatal dose of this substance is said to be about half an ounce, and, in acute cases, death takes place in a few hours.
MISS WOOD’S EVIDENCE.
Miss Bonnie Wood; I am a single girl, 22 years of age, and I reside with my parents at 10 Edward Street, Camden. I am employed as a telephonist at the Camden Postal Exchange.
About 2 years ago I met the deceased, Thomas Edward Alfred Russell, at the Aerodrome, Camden. He was working there as a chef and I was working as a waitress. We kept company for some time and became engaged in November, 1949. He was a married man and was waiting for his divorce to become absolute. He gave me a ring.
We continued our friendship. He was working in various jobs in the country and came down to see me during his days off or his holidays. I went out with Archie Chapman on a couple of occasions and deceased got to know of it. He said he would shoot me if I did not give up my association with Chapman. I agreed to give him up and we were good friends again.
He went away again and came back about the beginning of June, 1950. I broke my promise and went out again with Chapman and Tommy got to know of it. We had a talk over that and I was going to get a transfer to the G.P.O. Sydney. I had arranged to go down to see about the job. Tommy stayed at our house overnight and in the morning of the 5th June, 1950, was cooking some breakfast for me whilst I dressed. I was putting my shoes on and Tommy grabbed me by the throat. He was upset and apologised. We left good friends, and he told me he would meet me at 10 p.m, after I had finished work. I left work at 10 p.m. on the 5th June, 1950, and went on my usual way home. Tommy was waiting just near Maloney’s store and we walked together to Elizabeth Street. He asked me how I had got on about the job and how long I had been with Chapman that day. He did not believe what I told him. He grabbed my arm and said, ”If I can’t have you no one will have you. I’ll do for you then for myself.” I tried to reason with him and he said, “I’ll take poison!” He pulled something from under his coat and struck me. I tried to defend myself, but I lost consciousness. The next thing I remembered is being in hospital.
Tommy has often said to me, ‘If anything happens to you I will go too.” Deceased was about 40 years of age. He was born in England. He told me he had left a will and left everything to me. I believe he had about £700 in the bank. He said something about cyanide.
EVIDENCE OF MRS. WOOD.
Mrs. Mabel Evelyn Wood: I am a married woman and I reside with my husband and family at No. 10 Edward Street, Camden. On the 5th June, 1950, about 7 p.m. I was at home when the deceased came in. He was in good health and spirits. He stayed there until about 9.45 p.m. He then said, ”I will go now and meet Bonnie.” He left the house. He was not carrying anything when he left. He returned about 10.10 p.m. in a state of collapse. He said, ”For God’s sake go up near the Railway. I think I have killed Bonnie. I have taken poison.” My husband and daughter left the house. I got deceased to the kitchen sink and gave him several drinks of salt and water.
I phoned Doctor Jefferis and he came and treated deceased who was then taken to the Camden District Hospital. When deceased came into the house on the second occasion that night he had a very heavy smell about him.
Gwenneth May Wood: I am a single girl and I reside with my parents at 10 Edward Street, Camden. About 7 p.m. on the 5th June, 1950, I was at home with my parents. The deceased, Thomas Russell came into the kitchen. He greeted us and appeared to be in good spirits. He was not carrying anything. He talked to us until about 9.45 p;m. and then said, ”I will go and meet Bonnie.” That is my sister. She was to cease duty at 10 p.m. She was engaged to deceased.
About 10.10 p.m. the same date, deceased almost fell in at the kitchen door and sat on a chair. He said, ”For God’s sake go to the Railway Station. I think I have killed Bonnie. I have taken poison.”
We went to Mitchell Street and found Bonnie. She was in a bad condition and bleeding from the head. Deceased was taken to hospital after being treated by Dr. Jefferis.
POLICE EVIDENCE.
Const. John Melville Gudgeon, stationed at Camden: About 10.10 p.m. on the 5th June, 1950, in response to a phone call I went to Mitchell Street, Camden, where I saw Bonnie Wood. She was bleeding freely from wounds in her head. I was informed that she had been out with Thomas Russell earlier in the night.
With Sergeant Marshall I went to Mitchell Street where I saw Gwen Wood. Sergeant Marshall said to her, ”What happened?” She said, ”Tom ran into the house and said he had done something to Bonnie up near the Railway, and Dad and I came up here looking for her.” Sergt. Marshall said, ”Where is Tom Russell now.” She said, ”I think he is round with mum lying on the settee.”
We went to No. 10 Edward Street, Camden, where I saw the deceased lying on the settee. The man appeared to be dead. Sergeant Marshall said to Mrs. Wood, who was in the kitchen there, ”What happened here?” She said, ”Tom was in here talking with us till about 9.45 p.m. and then he said he was going up to meet Bonnie. He came back about ten past ten and came into the kitchen. He looked very sick. He said, ”For God’s sake go up near the railway. I think I have killed Bonnie. I have taken poison.” He then collapsed.
I rang the doctor.
Later I searched the road in Mitchell Street and found a tomahawk.
Deceased could only say, ”I got her.”
DIVORCE’S WIFE.
Mrs. Russell; My name is Glady Emily Russell. I am the divorced wife of the deceased, Thomas Edward Alfred Russell, and I reside at 64 Lucas Road, Burwood.
Deceased was born in Walsall, England, on the 16th September, 1900. He was a chef by occupation. We were married in Walsall, England, and came to this country about 27 years ago. I obtained a divorce from him. When I last saw him he had not made a will and owned no property.
On more than one occasion whilst I was living with him he threatened to shoot the children and me and then commit suicide. He has no relatives in this country.
Mr. Haddin stated: I knew the deceased, Thomas Edward Alfred Russell. I had arranged to engage him as a gardener and he started work on my property on the morning 5th June, 1950. He worked all day and left about 5 p.m. I did not see him again after that. About ? months ago I purchased some carb? bisulphide to destroy ants on my property. I used some of the poison and portion was left in a bottle in my garage. It is not there now. The deceased had access to my garage.
Detective Sergt. Haimes, of Liverpool : After midnight on the 5th June 1950, with Constable Raines, I commenced inquiries concerning the deceased, Thomas Edward Alfred Russell, who was then in the Camden District Hospital, suffering, it is believed, from the effects of poison. I endeavoured to have a conversation with him but he could not converse with me, beyond saying that he was dying of thirst.
I made numerous inquiries and was informed by a number of people that deceased had stated his intention of taking poison in an endeavour to take his life and also to others that he had taken poison. I searched the property of the deceased at his place of employment and found a note, produced. I also found a note in the handbag of Miss Wood, produced.
I made a search of the garage at “Carnarvon,” Kirkham, but could find no bottle of poison of similar description to that from which I believed the deceased died. I can find no suggestion of foul play to cause the death of deceased, but the inquiry confirms the fact that deceased took poison, from the effect of which, he subsequently died. I have been unable to trace any banking account in the name of deceased and as far as can be ascertained he left no property.
Condolences to the Serving Member, their mates and family.
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IGGLESDEN
(Darren Lloyd):
Passed away tragically on 15.10.2018 aged 50.
Loved and adored son of Margaret, Gary and Elsa.
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon (dec), Ryan and Sonia, Lisa and Scott, Glen and Kylie. Loving and supportive uncle to Stacee, Jayden, Cassidy, Connor, Lachlan, Katie and Hollie.
We have so many happy memories,
You will be forever in our hearts.
Darren IGGLESDEN
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Thursday, 25 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren): Our heartfelt condolences, love and prayers to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Lisa and families. No words can explain how much you will be missed Igy. So grateful to have had you in our lives all these years. So many wonderful memories that will always be cherished.
RIP Mate.
Love Fieldsy, Linda, Tayla & Jordan.
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Barry, Linda, Tayla & Jordan Field,
Spearwood, Western Australia
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Ryan, Lisa and families on the tragic loss of Darren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Much love always Christina, Wayne and family
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Darren Igglesden,
Perth, Western Australia
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Lisa and Families. Iggy you will be missed so much as we did so much together . Its hard making friends, its very hard keeping friend for a long time but the hardest thing of all is saying goodbye to a friend. Mates forever, love Gibbo Leeanne Jett and Gibson family
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Derek Gibson,
Perth, Western Australia
Sunday, 21 October 2018
All our love and condolences to Darren’s family , friends and colleagues. So sorry for the loss an amazing guy. Continue to watch over those that love you Darren as you did everyday. May you RIP Iggy
Heartfelt love and thoughts to you all from Leon,Katie,Kayla , Alanna & Theo xx
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Katie Lombardo,
Perth, Western Australia
Sunday, 21 October 2018
Darren was a neighbor and friend your being missed already. RiP my friend
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Frank Williams,
Spearwood
Thursday, 25 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): To all Darren’s family and work colleagues. Our thoughts are with you. Iggy worked with us for quite some time, he was a top operator, driver and mate. R.I.P Iggy. Phil Joseph.
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): Our heartfelt sympathy to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Lisa and families on your sad loss of Darren. Thinking of you all.
Love Ed, Sev, Susan, Caroline, Joy and families.
Published in: The West Australian
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Ryan, Lisa and families on the loss of Iggy. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
Pat and Margaret McKenna.
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 22 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): Deepest sympathy to Darren’s family and work colleagues. Remembering the days we worked for Drillex. Tony O’Meara
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 22 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): Our deepest sympathy and love to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Lisa and families. Iggy you have been our friend forever and can’t imagine our lives without you in it. Our hearts are broken but take comfort you will remain in our hearts forever.
Mark, Darnelle Lombardo and family
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 20 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Our condolences to the Igglesden family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Darren. Our wonderful, caring and respected colleague. We cannot begin to imagine what you are all going through. May time heal your hearts and memories comfort you. Fremantle District Office, Cockburn Police.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 20 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Iggy, how lucky I am to have known someone who was so hard to say goodbye to. Leanne McKenna
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 20 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police Force regret the passing of our colleague First Class Constable Darren Igglesden Registered Number 14703. Deepest sympathy to family and colleagues.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 20 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all your family. Hard to believe your loss. Thinking of you all.
Colin, Pat, Della, Dale and family.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): Condolences to the Igglesden family on the sudden loss of Darren. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten. RIP Iggy
The Alvey Family
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Ryan, Lisa and families on your sad loss of Darren. Gone too soon.
Murray, Veronica and family
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): To all of Darren’s family, friends and work colleagues, the Freeman family offer our sincere condolences. A cherished family friend who will be deeply missed by all. The Freeman Family
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Margaret, Ryan, Lisa, Gary and families, our heartfelt sympathy. Lorraine, Ian and Richard
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
My deepest sympathy to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Sonia, Lisa, Scott and families. Such a wonderful, kind hearted man Darren was. He will be sadly missed by many. We are all so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences to all family. Always here for you. Love Veronica and family
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Much loved brother to Lisa and brother-in-law to Scott. Loving uncle to Stacee, Jayden and Connor. Our lives are never going to be the same. Wonderful memories we have that we will never forget. You are so loved, our hearts are so broken.
Your memory is the greatest treasure,
To have and to hold in our hearts forever.Our deepest sympathy to Darren’s fellow colleagues.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Our lives have changed forever. You were always there in times of need. Your love for your niece Cassidy was unconditional. We will never forget all the good times we shared, times that will never be the same. Our love and thoughts to the WA Police Department and Darren’s fellow colleagues.
Think of him as living,
In the hearts of those he touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost,
And he was loved so much.Your loving brother Ryan, sister-in-law Sonia and Cassidy
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN
(Darren Lloyd):
21.4.1968 – 15.10.2018 My beautiful son Darren, you have broken my heart. What am I going to do without you? We have so many happy memories, you will be forever in my heart. I will love and miss you always. Deepest sympathy to all his work colleagues.Love from Mum
Published in: The West Australian
IGGLESDEN:
The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Darren “Iggy” Lloyd Igglesden (First Class Constable 14703) of Beeliar will commence at the Main Entrance of FREMANTLE Cemetery, Carrington St, Palmyra on FRIDAY (26.10.2018) proceeding to the West Crematorium Chapel by 11.00am.
West Australian police are investigating the death of an officer at a station in Perth, which has been temporarily closed.
Police say it appears the officer died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn Police Station this morning.
It’s the third case of a West Australian police officer taking their life on the job in the past 10 years.
The WA Police Union and Medically Retired WA Police Officers Association have long called for more support, saying many first responders reported having suicidal thoughts after witnessing traumatic events.
In July 2015, Detective Sergeant Scott Blanchard took his own life while travelling with workmates to Kalgoorlie for a police operation involving Gypsy Joker bikies.
Deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vicker recently handed down her findings following an inquest into his death.
“I recommend WA Police health and welfare division use the police intranet to emphasise to serving members that their families should be made aware of the availability of its services,” she said.
In December 2008, Senior Sergeant Elliot Watt shot himself in the armoury of the Collie Police Station.
It was the first day back at work for the father of four after three weeks of annual leave and he had just assumed the role of acting officer in charge.
Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
West Australian police are investigating the death of an officer at a station in Perth, which has been temporarily closed.
Police say it appears the officer died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn Police Station on Monday morning.
It’s the third case of a West Australian police officer taking their life on the job in the past 10 years.
The WA Police Union and Medically Retired WA Police Officers Association have long called for more support, saying many first responders reported having suicidal thoughts after witnessing traumatic events.
In July 2015, Detective Sergeant Scott Blanchard took his own life while travelling with workmates to Kalgoorlie for a police operation involving Gypsy Joker bikies.
Deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vicker recently handed down her findings following an inquest into his death.
“I recommend WA Police health and welfare division use the police intranet to emphasise to serving members that their families should be made aware of the availability of its services,” she said.
In December 2008, Senior Sergeant Elliot Watt shot himself in the armoury of the Collie Police Station.
It was the first day back at work for the father of four after three weeks of annual leave and he had just assumed the role of acting officer in charge.
‘I know what they’re going through’: Commissioner opens up on police suicide
WA Police Force Commissioner Chris Dawson has revealed how he attended the suicide of a colleague as a young 20-year-old officer.
The state’s top cop said work across the community needed to be ongoing to ensure those who wished to speak up and seek help for mental health issues were not seen as being weak.
Mr Dawson made the comments on Thursday morning on Gareth Parker’s 6PR Morning Show.
He was speaking in the wake of the tragic death of a WA police officer who died at Cockburn police station on Monday.
First Class Constable Darren Igglesden, 50, is believed to have taken his own life shortly after reporting for duty at 6am.
Mr Dawson said he visited the police station on Wednesday where he spoke openly to First Class Constable Igglesden’s colleagues.
“I’ve dealt with suicides before,” Mr Dawson said on Thursday.
“I attended a suicide of one of my colleagues as a 20-year-old, so I personally understand what they are going through.
“When it’s one of your own, it hits that much harder.
“It probably galvanises you to the reality that you are mortal and while police put on uniforms and we get given powers and authorities … you’re not immune from the frailty of human life.
“The approach taken now … is that we talk openly about it. That will continue through not just today and tomorrow but in the time ahead.”
Mr Dawson said the agency was putting much greater emphasis on following up with officers who have attended confronting incidents.
“We also need to address any sort of perceptional culture that it is a sign of weakness if you ask for help,” he said.
“We are doing a lot of work … for officers that are exposed to scenes and incidents that do have a higher level of risk and stress attached to it.”
At a press conference on Monday Mr Dawson said First Class Constable Igglesden’s death had come as a complete shock to his family, friends and workmates.
Blue Hope, a not-for-profit group whose aim is to highlight police officers’ mental health issues nationally, posted to its Facebook page on Tuesday a photo of the 50-year-old in his police uniform.
“We will probably never know why Darren took his own life but what we are absolutely sure of is the fact that WA, this country and in fact the world is now less one hero,” the post read.
IGGLESDEN:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Darren Lloyd Igglesden 14703 at Fremantle Cemetery on Friday (26.10.2018) at 11.00am.
WA Police officer dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn station
Updated
WA Police are investigating the death of an officer at a police station in Perth’s southern suburbs.
Key points:
Officer apparently shot himself at Cockburn Police Station with his police-issue firearm
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said the force was in shock at the news
Death comes after state coroner calls for more support services
It is understood First Class Constable Darren Igglesden, 50, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn Police Station on Monday morning.
In a statement, WA Police said support services were being offered to other officers.
The station has been temporarily closed, and the public has been asked not to attend the station until further notice. They have instead been redirected to nearby Fremantle or Mandurah stations, both of which operate 24 hours a day.
‘Popular member of the force’
Police Commissioner Chris Dawson extended his condolences to the family of Constable Igglesden and colleagues at Cockburn Police Station.
“It appears Darren has drawn his service-issued pistol from the police armoury this morning (Monday), shortly after 6:00am,” he said.
“He was found deceased by colleagues within the Cockburn police building.
“Darren’s death has come as a complete shock to his family, to his friends, and indeed the entire police force.
“At this difficult time I extend my condolences to Darren’s family, his friends, his work colleagues and everyone who knew him.
“A coronial investigation is now underway and so we should let that full investigation be completed, but there does not appear to be any other persons present at the time Darren lost his life.”
Commissioner Dawson said Constable Igglesden was a popular member of the police force.
“Constable Igglesden has been with the WA Police Force for six-and-a-half years, he joined us at about 44 years of age, he has had a varied career in the private sector prior to joining police,” he said.
“Well liked, well respected, a very popular member of the police force.”
Coroner called for more police support
The tragedy comes nearly a month after WA Deputy Coroner Evelyn Vicker released her findings into the suicide of police officer Scott Blanchard, who shot himself while on duty at Kalgoorlie in July 2015.
Ms Vicker found that while Detective Sergeant Blanchard appeared to be coping well with his job as a police officer, he had become “obsessed” that health problems he had were undiagnosable and “consequently took matters into his own hands …”
The inquest into Sergeant Blanchard‘s death heard details of the WA Police Service’s Health and Safety Division, which provides services such as confidential psychological counselling, peer support programs and chaplaincy services to officers and their families, to try to help them manage stress or issues that may arise as a result of their employment.
“At this difficult time I extend my condolences to Darren’s family, his friends, his work colleagues and everyone who knew him.
“A coronial investigation is now underway and so we should let that full investigation be completed, but there does not appear to be any other persons present at the time Darren lost his life.”
Commissioner Dawson said Constable Igglesden was a popular member of the police force.
“Constable Igglesden has been with the WA Police Force for six-and-a-half years, he joined us at about 44 years of age, he has had a varied career in the private sector prior to joining police,” he said.
“Well liked, well respected, a very popular member of the police force.”
Coroner called for more police support
The tragedy comes nearly a month after WA Deputy Coroner Evelyn Vicker released her findings into the suicide of police officer Scott Blanchard, who shot himself while on duty at Kalgoorlie in July 2015.
Ms Vicker found that while Detective Sergeant Blanchard appeared to be coping well with his job as a police officer, he had become “obsessed” that health problems he had were undiagnosable and “consequently took matters into his own hands …”
The inquest into Sergeant Blanchard‘s death heard details of the WA Police Service’s Health and Safety Division, which provides services such as confidential psychological counselling, peer support programs and chaplaincy services to officers and their families, to try to help them manage stress or issues that may arise as a result of their employment.
Police Minister Michelle Roberts said she believed the culture within the organisation was changing.
“I think the police force has changed dramatically over the last 10 years or so, in terms of encouraging officers to come forward and to show some additional care for themselves and their fellow officers,” she said.
“It used to certainly be the case that the attitude was ‘toughen up’ and to show any emotional vulnerability was seen as some kind of weakness. That’s not the attitude that’s been taken by police in recent years.
“We have had some shocking and tragic incidents in recent times where officers have had to turn out to shocking scenes, and sometimes they go to road crashes where they see shocking scenes, so we need to know that they have got the support there.
“And I have certainly received assurances from the Commissioner of Police and others that we have got good supports in place. Sometimes, though, people need to avail themselves of that support.”
Loved Father-in-law of Tracey, Vanessa and Alasdair.
Loving Grandfather to Jack, Alex, Bella, Flynn, Amelia and Josephine.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Warwick’s Funeral Service which will be held in the Heritage Park Crematorium Chapel, 113 Stuart Street, Goodna on Friday, 12th October 2018 commencing at 10.30am.
3 Blivest Street, Oxley Tel: 07 3375 1455
Published in Jimboomba Times on Oct. 10, 2018
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Gary John POWELL
| 31/10/2018
Gary John POWELL
AKA FENCE ( POST )
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 5 May 1975
Loving father of David, Andrew, Narelle, Marc and their families.
Cherished grandfather and great grandfather to his family.
Pat’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Dubbo City Crematorium, corner of Moffatt Drive and Yarrandale Road, Dubbo commencing at 12.00pm Tuesday 2nd October 2018 followed by interment in the New Dubbo Cemetery, Dunedoo Road, Dubbo.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of: “Our family caring for your family” 02 6881 8988 www.abbeyfuneralhome.com.au
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Cynthia, our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 July 1954
Constable – appointed 19 July 1955
Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 July 1960
Detective Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 October 1963
Detective Senior Constable – appointed 19 July 1965
Detective Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 9 November 1969
Sergeant 3rd Class ( Uniform ) – commenced 7 July 1974
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 4 August 1977
Sergeant 2nd Class – Resignation
Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: Petersham – 11 Division G.D’s from 16 August 1954, Petersham – 11 Division Solo Motor Cyclist from 24 December 1956, Special Squad – 21 Division from 18 February 1959, Redfern – 7 Division C.I. Duties from 19 July 1961, Merrylands – 26 Division – C.I. Duties from 2 October 1964, Parramatta – 18 Division – C.I. Duties from 30 November 1970, Flemington – 32 Division – G.D’s – Resignation
Service: From? ? pre July 1954? to 8 October 1978= 24years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour system
Commissioner’s Complimentary Remarks regarding powers of observation & good policemanship, arrest of offender in stolen motor vehicle – 5 December 1956
Commissioner’s Complimentary Remarks regarding search for escaped prisoner – 9 October 1959
Police Long Service & Good Conduct medal – granted 21 February 1977
Born: 16 November 1933
Died on: Monday 1 October 2018
Age: 84
Cause: ?
Event location: Karingal Gardens Aged Care, 9 Bligh St, Taree
Event date: Monday 1 October 2018
Funeral date: Wednesday 10 October 2018 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, corner of Lake & McIntosh Streets, Foster
Wake location: Club Forster
Funeral Parlour: Allan Pearse Funerals – 6554 5433
Date Joined: 19 July 1954 ( this is the Attestation date – NOT the date he actually entered the Police Academy )
Date Resigned: 8 October 1978
Promotion History:
19 July 1954 – Trainee/Probationary Constable
19 July 1955 – Constable
19 July 1960 – Constable 1st Class
23 October 1963 – Detective Constable 1st Class
19 July 1965 – Detective Senior Constable
9 November 1969 – Detective Sergeant 3rd Class
7 July 1974 – Sergeant 3rd Class – Uniform
4 August 1977 – Sergeant 2nd Class
Transfer History
19 July 1954 – Trainee
16 August 1954 – Petersham (No. 11) General
24 December 1956 – Petersham (No. 11) Solo M/Cycle
18 February 1959 – Special Squad (21) Special
19 July 1961 – Redfern (No. 7) Criminal Investigation Duty
2 October 1964 – Merrylands (No. 26) Criminal Investigation Duty
30 November 1970 – Parramatta (No. 18) Criminal Investigation Duty
7 July 1974 – Flemington (No. 32) General
24 June 1976 – Flemington General
Awards:
5 December 1956 – Commissioner’s Complimentary Remarks regarding powers of observation and good policemanship, arrest of offender in stolen motor vehicle.
9 October 1959 – Commissioner’s Complimentary Remarks regarding search for escaped prisoner.
21 February 1977 – Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): Our deepest sympathy and love to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Lisa and families. Iggy you have been our friend forever and can’t imagine our lives without you in it. Our hearts are broken but take comfort you will remain in our hearts forever.
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): To all of Darren’s family, friends and work colleagues, the Freeman family offer our sincere condolences. A cherished family friend who will be deeply missed by all.
