Dennis James BASS

| 24/08/2021

Dennis James BASS

AKA Sam BASS

Late of Nelson Bay, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 105

NSW Police Cadet # 1923

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 11765

Service: From 24 February 1964 to ? ? 1985 ( Resigned ) = ? years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as Police Cadet, on Monday 24 February 1964 ( aged 17 years, 2 months, 15 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 9 December 1965 ( aged 19 years )

Constable – appointed 9 December 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 9 December 1974

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Does NOT Appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘

Final Rank = Detective Sergeant ?/Class

Stations: ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division )( about 18 months ), South District ( 1968 ), ‘ D ‘ District ( 1969 ), Crookwell ( GDs ), Brewarrina ( 3 years ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( ‘A’ List )( old Police Stn in Moore St ), 21 Division ( about 1972 ), Ashfield Detectives, Petersham Detective, Vice Squad – C.I.B., Randwick Detective – Resignation ( 1985 )

After resigning, he worked for the Egg Corporation and later as a Manager of a Country Club.

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( Det SenCon )

Born: Monday 9 December 1946

Died on: Sunday 22 August 2021

Age: 74 years, 8 months, 13 days

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Hanging

Event location: Home, Nelson Bay, NSW

Event date: Sunday 22 August 2021

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ? TBA

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any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: France Family Funerals, Nelson Bay, NSW 02 4981 4488

Buried at: Cremated. Ashes to be scattered at Shoal Bay, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2021 )

Dennis James BASS, Dennis BASS, Sam BASS

DENNIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Dennis James BASS, Dennis BASS, Sam BASS

Vice Squad, Dennis BASS, Sam BASS

Dave DURANT, Frank BROWN, Sam BASS ( Dennis BASS ), Keith BYRNES, Noel PARKINSON, John CLARKE — ( L – R )
Dave **DURANT**, Frank **BROWN**, Sam **BASS**, Keith **BYRNES**, Noel **PARKINSON**, John **CLARKE**

In 2014 this group celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary. Back row left to right: Phil Martin, Neil Anderson, Geoff Towner, Maurie Green, Greg Parker, Ron Nunn and Col Irwin. Front row left to right: Geoff Wormleaton, Clive Steirn, Warren Chambers, Rudy Hereth and Sam Bass. *** Local Caption *** ( L - R ) In 2014 this group celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary. Back row left to right: Phil Martin, Neil Anderson, Geoff Towner, Maurie Green, Greg Parker, Ron Nunn and Col Irwin. Front row left to right: Geoff Wormleaton, Clive Steirn, Warren Chambers, Rudy Hereth and Sam Bass. — In 2014 this group, from Class 105, celebrated their 50th anniversary although no longer teenagers and perhaps not so handsome. The photo is of the 50th anniversary.
Back row left to right:
Phil **Martin**, Neil **Anderson**, Geoff **Towner**, Maurie **Green**, Greg **Parker**, Ron Nunn and Col **Irwin**.
Front row left to right:
Geoff **Wormleaton**, Clive **Steirn**, Warren **Chambers**, Rudy **Hereth** and Sam **Bass**.

Dennis James BASS, Dennis BASS, Sam BASS

Class 105 - December 1965, Redfern Police Academy — Class 105 of December 1965
Redfern Police Academy

NSW Cadets Social Group ( FB )

24 August 2021

Hi everyone,

Sam Bass was my father. I just wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know of his passing and how much this group meant to him.

Last Sunday dad lost a battle he had been fighting and took his own life.

Anyone that knew Dad knew him as a lovable goofball with a giant heart that would give you the shirt of his own back.

Unfortunately, now one of the most beautiful and helpful human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing didn’t reach out for help when he needed it most.

My sister and I both served, and along with everyone in this group I’m sure we’ve all had more than our fair share of Friends lost to mental illness. I can tell you nothing I’ve experienced yet hits you quite like when it’s your father.

It’s ok to not be ok.

Please, please, please ask your mates how they’re doing, know YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and reach out to someone when you need.

Given the current circumstances we won’t be holding a funeral as such. Rather Sam will be cremated and once life is a bit less COVID crazy we scatter his ashes in Shoal Bay some time next year. Anyone is welcome.

Thanks to everyone in this group for allowing me to post and know that he loved you all and was on here multiple times a day.

Please feel free to send me a message on here if you feel you need and I’ll let everyone know more about the final goodbye when we do.

Regards

Mike Bass

BASS
Dennis James

BASS, Dennis James Of Nelson Bay
22 August 2021. Aged 74 years.

Beloved husband of Julie.

Dearly loved father of his children and

cherished poppy of his grandchildren.

”Missing You Every Day”

Dennis James BASS Death Notice – | Port Stephens Examiner

Dennis William WARDROBE

| 24/08/2021

Dennis William WARDROBE

AKA ?

Late of Shoalhaven, NSW

Father to Senior Communications Officer Jeanette WARDROBE ( VICKERY ) # 7822676

Father-In-Law to Special Constable Neale VICKERY # 9334460

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern Class # 81A

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 3280

Regd. # 9456

Service: From 7 September 1959 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 2 November 1959 ( aged 23 years, 6 months, 11 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 2 November 1965

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 February 1975

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 March 1985

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations: Phillip St ( ProCst )( 4 Division ), Kandos, Trundle, Scientific ( Hand Writing Specialist for 17 years ), Bankstown ( 19 Division ), Bass Hill ( 19 Division ), Revesby ( 19 Division ), Redfern ( 7 Division ) – Retirement

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )

Born: Wednesday 22 April 1936

Died on: Monday 23 August 2021 ( early a.m. )

Age: 85 years, 4 months, 1 day

Cause: Cancer – Lung

Event location: Shoalhaven Hospital, Nowra, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2021 )

Denis William WARDROBE, Denis WARDROBE

DENIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Denis William WARDROBE, Denis WARDROBE, Jeanette WARDROBE, Jeanette VICKERY,

Denis William WARDROBE, Denis WARDROBE

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 29 July 1980, page 7

Signature spurious, witness says

SYDNEY: A second handwriting witness gave evidence in the District Criminal Court yesterday at the trial of Mr Ian Sinclair, a former Cabinet Minister, that signatures on the 1975 annual returns of three funeral companies were spurious.

Mr James Buglio, of Balgowlah Heights, told the court there were 15 gross dissimilarities between the genuine signature of Mr George M. Sinclair and those on the annual company returns.

Mr George Sinclair was auditor and financial controller of the three funeral companies and the father of Mr Ian Sinclair. He died in January, 1976.

Mr Ian Sinclair has pleaded not guilty to three charges of forging and three of uttering, each with intent to defraud, and three of making false statements in the annual returns.

The funeral companies are Allan Walsh (Hornsby) Pty Ltd, Allan Walsh Pty Ltd of Chatswood and G. Beavan Pty Ltd of Bowral.

Last Tuesday a police handwriting witness, Detective-Sergeant Denis Wardrobe, gave evidence that the signatures of Mr George M. Sinclair on the three company returns were not genuine. He could not say who was the author of the signatures.

Mr Buglio, a private document examiner, said many facets of the spurious signatures were totally alien to the writer of the genuine signatures.

There was poor line quality caused by the lack of speed in writing and indications that the pen had been lifted from the paper and then carefully replaced.

Mr Jack Hiatt, QC, for the Crown,

asked Mr Buglio whether the characteristics of the spurious signatures could

have been caused by the writer being seriously ill or having drugs, medication

or alcohol.

Mr Buglio said that this was ” extremely remote ” and ” nigh on impossible “. One would expect some deterioration, but there would still be some writing habits.

“You would not expect that a sick person would have the visual activity nor muscular control to replace the pen when it had been lifted”, he said.

In reply to Mr Murray Gleeson, QC, for Mr Sinclair, he agreed he had not known when he gave evidence at committal proceedings in January that cheques

used as a comparison to the annual returns were signed about a week before the date they bore.

The trial will continue today.

29 Jul 1980 – Signature spurious, witness says – Trove

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Thursday 27 September 1979, page 32

5 — Forged signature alleged

On 12th April 1976 Ian Sinclair filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission Annual Returns for the year ended 31st December 1975 for Allan Walsh Chatswood, Allan Walsh Hornsby and G. Beavan.

These Returns were handwritten, all the writing on them being his writing with the exception of some signatures. The Returns contained information that each company held an Annual General Meeting on 31st December 1975 and that accounts were laid before each Annual General Meeting. In fact, no Annual General meeting of any of these companies was held on 31st December 1975 and no accounts could have been presented as none had been prepared. Ian Sinclair, at the time he filed these documents, was well aware of both these matters.

Each Return contains in it a certificate purporting to have been signed by George Sinclair as auditor of the company, certifying that the accounts for the year ended 30th June 1975 of each company had been audited.

When I took evidence from Mrs Dunkerley [ an employee of Mr George Sinclair ] she expressed doubts about the genuineness of the signature “George M. Sinclair” on the 1975 Annual Return of G. Beavan. I also showed the signatures on these documents to Miss Rene Jones who had worked for George Sinclair for forty-four years and who was familiar with his signature. She expressed doubt about these signatures, but was not certain.

I first asked Ian Sinclair about the signatures on the 1975 Annual Return of G. Beavan when I took evidence from him on 3rd July 1978. He identified for me his signatures on that document, and pointing then to the signature “George M. Sinclair” he said:

“That is my father’s signature, George Sinclair, Auditor. This is while he was ill, yes, that’s my signature.

Q. That’s your signature.

A. My signature as Director and my father’s as auditor. This was made up while my father was critically ill, and, I am afraid, only partly able to communicate.

Q. Can you recall when that document was prepared?

A. It would have been prepared at the time of my father’s serious illness

before his death.

Q. As I understand it, your father was seriously ill for some considerable time.

A. That’s right, but I mean this was in the last days. This was made up to 31st December. It was signed by him, this is certainly his signature here, George M. Sinclair, and it was prepared, it would have been before his death. In other words it was the beginning of January. It is a fairly faint hand at that stage”.

On 26th January 1979 I read out to Ian Sinclair what Mrs Dunkerley said about the signature on the G. Beaven Return for 1975, and he said, although I did not specifically ask him a question about this signature:

“My query is that I certainly had not signed my father’s signature on anything and I am concerned that there seems to be a suggestion with Exhibit 82 that it’s not his signature. I certainly didn’t put it there and I am at a loss to understand who would have put it there if my father didn’t put it there and that’s why I’m concerned”.

Later on the same day he said: “I certainly have not signed my father’s signature on anything at any time and if I ever have, and I didn’t in this instance, I’ve always put pp. I. Sinclair or I.S. or such. I haven’t on any of these documents for any of these companies”.

Since I commenced my Inquiry I have obtained possession of hundreds of cheques bearing the signature of George Sinclair, and I have seen his writing on numerous other documents. The three signatures, “George M. Sinclair”, on three Annual Returns appeared to me to be quite unlike the signature of George M. Sinclair found, for example, on the cheques in his personal account. On 26th July 1979 I showed these three original Annual Returns to Ian Sinclair, drawing his attention to the signatures purporting to be those of his father, and I asked him to tell me when those signatures were put on the documents. He told me that these documents were among papers left by his father at the time of his death, that his father had told him he had started to prepare the Annual returns and he wanted him to conclude them and file them.

Ian Sinclair told me that he had found these documents some time after the death of his father, i.e. after 20th January 1976.

When I asked him to point out to me the handwriting of his father on any portion of these documents he was unable to do so, and said that the signature was not exactly like his father’s normal signature but he presumed that they were signed before he died.

When I put to him that, apart from the signatures on these documents, all details were written by him, in his own handwriting, he agreed except that the ruling out of irrelevant portions of the forms was done by somebody else as, according to him, he did not have a ruler. He said that he had had discussions with his father about these companies and had believed that everything was in order, although he realised, in fact, no Annual General Meetings had been held and no accounts had been presented. He also agreed that what he was putting to me was that he had found three bland documents with the only writing on them being, in each case, the signature “George M. Sinclair”. He said that they weren’t just blank documents, however, as they were connected with papers relating to each of these three companies, and it was because of that that he was able to fill in the details on them.

There are in my custody files of George Sinclair relating to each of these three companies, Each file contains, amongst other things, in George Sinclair’s own handwriting information which was apparently included in the 1974 Annual Return of the company. Ian Sinclair told me that these documents were with a lot of other documents relating to these companies at his mother’s house. I asked him specifically whether he placed the signature “George M. Sinclair” on any of these documents and he denied doing this, claiming these signatures were on the documents when he found them and that the documents, apart from the signatures “George M. Sinclair” were, in each instance, blank.

When I put to him that he had lodged the documents without checking whether an audit had been carried out or an Annual General Meeting had been held, he told me that he presumed an audit had been carried out for each company be cause his father signed the form as auditor. He also said that his father’s signature varied from time to time and that he sometimes left things in blank. He again added that he knew the accounts had not been completed and an Annual General Meeting had not been held.

In the bundles of papers made available to me there was a file of George Sinclair’s containing a number of blank Annual Returns; none of these had been signed. The Annual Return of Sinclair Pastoral Company which was typed and signed by George Sinclair as auditor was filed on 15th January 1976, something which turned out to be of some significance.

I found it difficult to accept Ian Sinclair’s evidence that he had found three Annual Returns which were blank except for the signatures of his father and that he thereby felt en titled, because they were connected with documents to the companies, to complete them and file them. Although he knew that none of the companies had held an Annual General Meeting no accounts had been presented, and, obviously, despite his denials, that no accounts had been audited, he still lodged documents. Even if this explanation were true, it says little for his sense of responsibility as a director of these companies (as he believed himself to be) to file documents in such circumstances. I also found it difficult to reconcile this evidence with the evidence given by him on 3rd July 1978 that the 1975 G. Beavan Annual Return was prepared before the death of his father and that the signature “George M. Sinclair” was “certainly” the signature of his father.

Since I was not satisfied with these explanations, and the signature “George M. Sinclair” on these Annual Returns did not appear to me to be genuine, I arranged for Det Sgt Denis William Wardrobe, the Officer-in-Charge of the Document Examination Unit, Scientific Investigation Section of NSW Police Force, to examine these signatures and to compare them with signatures of George Sinclair on cheques signed by him. I also invited Det Sgt Wardrobe to compare the signatures with the signature “George M. Sinclair” appearing on the 1975 Annual return for Sinclair Pastoral Company. Det Sgt Wardrobe, after he had carried out his examination, told me that the signatures “George M. Sinclair” appearing on the Annual Returns of Allan Walsh Chatswood, Allan Walsh Hornsby and G. Beavan were not genuine signatures and bore the elements of forgery. He said that they lacked speed, were slowly written, shown by hesitancy, that the size of the letters was not constant, that they varied quite considerably, that they were written slowly and less skilfully than the signatures on each of the cheques, showing some similarity with the genuine signatures, and said that the only logical conclusions that he could find from the examination was that somebody has either had a genuine signature from which to copy or it was copied from memory by somebody who knew the signature of the person involved.

Amongst other signatures looked at by Det Sgt Wardrobe were signatures on cheques signed by George Sinclair within a few days of his death on 20th January 1976. In his opinion, none of those signatures showed any loss of fluency, despite the fact that they were written by a person close to death….

At the request of McGormly [ Mr Ian Sinclair’s counsel ] I permitted Ian Sinclair to have the signatures and documents examined by Det Sgt Wardrobe looked at by Mrs Patricia Schutz, a person who is a qualified handwriting expert. She examined these signatures, without being made aware of Det Sgt Wardrobe’s finding, and came to exactly the same conclusions as he did….

[ The documents ] were filed months after his father’s death and at a time when he realised that the affairs of these companies were in a mess. He obviously felt it necessary to file the documents himself; otherwise, he could have asked Mr Haylen, who was already at work trying to prepare accounts for these companies, to file them….

I do not accept Ian Sinclair’s explanation that, after his father’s death, he found three blank documents with three signatures purporting to be his father’s, although not looking like them, connected with three bundles of papers concerning the three companies. I also do not accept that these documents were completed before his father’s death and singed by his father. The circumstances of the matter, his unacceptable and inconsistent explanations, the lack of motive on the part of anyone else, including his father, to forge these signatures, coupled with his filling in and lodging documents he knew to be false, convinced me that these signatures were forgeries and that he was the author of them. It follows from this that I regard his denials to me as being false,, and deliberately so.

27 Sep 1979 – 5—Forged signature alleged – Trove

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
23 August 2021

Robert John DINES

| 24/08/2021

Robert John DINES

AKA Bob DINES, Rob DINES, Dinesy

Late of Shoalhaven Heads Formerly of Taree, Penshurst and Tahmoor, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # Initially ‘may have’ been part of Class 044 as a Cadet and ended up in Class 058 who were Sworn In on 17 November 1958.

NSW Police Cadet # 1262

New South Wales Police Force

Cadet # 1262

Regd. # 9125

Uniform # 1248

Service: From 3 January 1956 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Tuesday 3 January 1956 ( Aged 16 years, 2 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 1 November 1958 ( aged *18 years, 10 months ) *Bob must have gained 2 months Seniority whilst training at the Academy – most probably through academic methods as “usually” people could NOT become a Sworn Policeman BEFORE their 19th birthday. He ‘may have been officially a Sworn member but most probably wasn’t allowed onto the Streets until his 19th birthday ( I assume – Cal )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 November 1964

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 1 November 1968

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 March 1983

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = ?

After Retirement, Bob owned a car wash for a number of years in Taree, NSW.

Stations: ?, Kogarah ( 1959 – 1961 )(Walked the beat (Beats #1 & 2 – from Kogarah to Carlton Rlwy Stn. to where there was a call box on the western side of the railway lines, then back to Kogarah, around the shops etc, and down the Princes Highway via Regent Street, etc. Did Station Reserve Constable duties, PD work on Car 23, etc. ), Hurstville ( 31 Division ) ( Sgt )( 1985 ), Peakhurst, Kogarah, ?

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: Silver Jubilee Medal – granted 1 August 1977

National Medal – granted 22 August 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 1/c )

Born: Monday 1 January 1940

Died on: Sunday 27 June 2021 @ 4.30pm with his youngest son, Stanley, by his side.

Age: 81 years, 5 months, 26 days

Cause: Cancer – Prostate

Event location: Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra, NSW

Event date: ? ? 2019

Funeral date: Tuesday 6th July 2021 at 1pm

Funeral location: The Chapel, Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens, Worrigee Road, Worrigee, ( Nowra ) NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: Murphy’s Family Funerals, Nowra, NSW

Buried at: ?

Live Stream Link will become Live on the funeral date

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: A Meeting room in Police Bank Head Office, Sydney, NSW

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2021 )

Robert John DINES, Robert DINES, Bob DINES, Cadet Bob DINES, Bob the Bus Driver — NSW Police Cadet Robert John DINES

Robert John DINES, Robert DINES, Bob DINES, Constable Bob DINES, Bob the Bus Driver — Constable Robert John DINES

Robert John DINES, Robert DINES, Bob DINES, Bob the Bus Driver,Sergeant Robert John DINES & Constable Cathy BARRETT ( background ) at a Hurstville Blue Light Disco in 1983. — Sergeant Robert John DINES & Constable Cathy BARRETT # 19154 Class # 167 ( background ) at a Hurstville Blue Light Disco in 1983.

Robert John DINES, Robert DINES, Bob DINES, Bob the Bus Driver — Robert John DINES AKA Bob DINES

BOB is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Condolences to Bob’s family and friends.

Bob’s wife of 47 years, Helen ( who was head Matron at Taree Base Hospital ) predeceased him with Cancer in 2010.

Bob, some years later, met up again with a childhood sweetheart, Moira, and they married in 2013 and moved to Shoalhaven Heads ( South Coast ) where Bob was an active member in the local Men’s Shed and would help out the guys on the Wollondilly Historical Facebook page with his wealth of knowledge.

Bob is described as a good guy and a great boss who told me, in 2019, that he is ‘getting on a bit but enjoy a pretty good life despite the old bones and prostate cancer etc.

A bloke who didn’t mind a drop of Traminer TR2.

Obituary of Robert John Dines

27th June 2021

Passed away peacefully at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Late of Shoalhaven Heads Formerly of Taree, Penshurst and Tahmoor

Beloved husband of Moira, formerly married to Helen

Much loved father and father-in-law of Bradley & Melinda, Phillip, Stan & Kelly

Loved and respected by the Doosey family

Adored Pop to his 4 grandchildren Harrison, Connor, Kirralee and Blake

Loving brother, uncle, cousin, mentor and mate to many

‘Forever in our hearts’

Aged 81 years

Robert’s funeral service will be held in The Chapel, Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens, Worrigee Road, Worrigee on Tuesday 6th July at 1.00pm Relatives and friends are invited to attend Due to COVID regulations guests are required to wear masks and register via QR code at the venue The service will be live-streamed on the day and can be viewed via the link on this page Please leave messages and condolences for the family on the tribute wall

Police Bank posted a condolence

Friday, July 2, 2021

Bob was one of our original Directors and throughout his 25 years of service on the Board he contributed immensely to where we are today, so much so, one of our meeting rooms in our Head Office is named in his honour.

On behalf of Police Bank, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Sincerely, The Directors, Management and Staff at Police Bank

Phil Posted Jul 2, 2021 at 12:58 AM

Thank you for your condolences, I am sure he would be proud to have a room named after him.

Phil Dines

Brad Dines uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, July 1, 2021

A poem written by Dad for his first Grandson Harrison

Annette lit a candle

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Sending my deepest condolences to you Moira and all the families during this very sad time.

Bob was truly a kindred soul who have touched many lives near and far with his admirable kindness and compassion.

He was a kind of friend who lived his life to the true meaning of friendship.

Forever in my heart.

Will miss you dearly Bob❣️

Brian Chapman posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Because of our friendship with Brad and Melinda Dines, we met Bob accidentally through FACEBOOK!

We did meet “face to face” finally and our friendship continued through frequent FB exchanges.

Some of my friends have also expressed their sadness as they are going to miss Bob on FB.

We surely are going to miss him very much.

Our sincere sympathy to Moira, Bob’s sons and their families, Bob’s extended families, his Police colleagues and many friends.

Bob has left a great many people whose lives he touched.

May He Rest in Peace

ELISABETH and BRIAN CHAPMAN

Kimberley Posted Jul 1, 2021 at 2:42 AM

Rip popy till we meet again

Rhonda Solomon lit a candle

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Sending loving thoughts to Moira and to Bob’s sons.

I first met Bob when he was first courting Moira early 60’s ago when Moira’s family lived next to mine.

A lovely fellow.

Condolences from the Cook family

James Whitfield lit a candle

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

RIP Bob.

Sympathy to Moira and families.

Love from Jim & Carole Whitfield.

Mick Wharton posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

I first worked with Bob in 1986 at 31 Division Hurstville Police Station after leaving the NSW Police Academy as a young Probationary Constable.

At the time Bob was my supervising Sergeant. He was an awesome guy and a very respected Officer.

He was firm and measured in his response.

He headed up the NSW Police Blue Light Discos in the Hurstville area which were very well received by the younger members of the community.

I’ve spoken to a number of Bob’ old work mates in the last couple of days and we are all saddened with his passing.

RIP Bob.

You will be missed.

Thank you for your service.

Jim McGregor uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Jim McGregor lit a candle

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Remembering the good times.

Lost but never forgotten

Jim McGregor

Liza Grimson lit a candle

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Kelly posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Rest In Peace Bob (poppy / F.I.L) free from pain

“He can only be physically gone but never the life lived or the memories shared.

Have faith, be strong know you are all loved and cared for

May Bobs soul Rest In Peace”

Love Kelly, Kirralee, Chris Carole, Bob, Sharon, Robyn, Lauren, Emma Illingworth

Elaine Erskine lit a candle

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

I’m so sorry to hear of your passing, Bob.

You were a good man and lived according to your principles.

I’m proud to have known you and to be known affectionately as “Cuz.”

The family of Robert John Dines uploaded a photo

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MurphyFamilyFunerals.com.au/tribute/details/976/Robert-Dines/obituary.html#content-start

Over 50 years proudly serving the Police Family

Here is a brief history of the development of Police Bank.

1970-79

Rapid Growth of Services
The Credit Union employed its first full time administration officers in 1970 to meet the growing demand for services. By late 1971, membership had reached 2,583 and deposits grew by over half a million dollars from the previous year. By 1972 the organisation was lending nearly $50,000 per month.

Appointed Representatives
Bob Dines became Chairman in 1970 with Arthur Sharp taking on the General Manager role the following year, a position he would hold for over a decade. Ian Pettit, Terry Seery, John Gorman, Bob Page, Merv Taylor and Alan Dahl joined as Directors in the early to mid seventies. Alan Dahl was elected Chairman in 1975 with the auditing firm, Nicholls & Thomas (Kevin Thomas principal), appointed in the same year.

Around this time the Credit Union appointed Dennis Neate as a ‘Field & Promotions Officer'(the forerunner to our Business Development Officers of today) to increase awareness of Police Credit Union across the state.

https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20190315084642/https://www.policebank.com.au/50years/

June 16 2017 – 12:00PM

FLASHBACK FRIDAY | Photos from the Leader’s archives

Murray Trembath

Blue Light Discos run by Hurstville police in 1983 proved a huge success both socially and financially.

Twelve discos run between May and December that year packed Hurstville Council’s Marana Auditorium and recorded a profit of nearly $20,000.

Teenagers under 18 paid $2 entry to the discos, which were alcohol-free and supervised by off-duty police.

“Blue Light Disco Committee treasurer, Sergeant Bob McCloskey, announced a profit of $19,774,” the Leader reported.

”The number of teenagers at the discos regularly exceeded 1200 and forced organisers to pre-sell all tickets and hold none at the door.

“Up to 15 police have donated their spare time to each disco to make sure the dances ran smoothly.

“The discos were so successful that smoking could be banned without fear of numbers falling”.

More than $13,000 from the disco proceeds was donated to St George Hospital for new equipment.

Police Commissioner Cec Abbott attended the final disco of the year to present a cheque to hospital chairman Joe Orr.

A donation was also made to help buy a new bus for the Sunnyhurst special school at Penshurst.

The first Blue Light Disco was held in Victoria and the movement spread throughout Australia and across the globe.

https://www.theleader.com.au/story/4728984/flashback-friday-blue-light-discos/

Bob’s Memories of living at Tahmoor, NSW

Dated 19 years to the day.

Bob DINE's first home in Tahmoor, NSW — Bob DINE’s first home in Tahmoor, NSW

Bob DINE's 2nd house in Tahmoor, NSW — Bob DINE’s 2nd house in Tahmoor, NSW

Bob Dines on parade on ANZAC day in Picton

https://www.facebook.com/NSWHPV/photos/a.808264365858686/1937636089588169/ — Photo taken at Govt. House, Escort receives thanks from King Karl Gustav of Sweden. Bob Dines in civvies on the end. 06 Apr 1982 was when King Karl Gustaf of Sweden ended his official visit to Sydney – probably the very last for which I wrote the Operation Orders. The photo was taken at Government house where the King had expressed his wish to personally thank the M/C escort squad before leaving for the airport. I didn’t normally get involved in this phase of such visits, but I was included as the “back room boy” who “looked after him,.” not just the usual flock of dignitaries and higher officials. My previous message gives the location.

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Cal
4 July 2021

Vira Helen JENKINS nee Vira DEW

| 24/08/2021

Vira Helen JENKINS

nee Vira DEW

Wife to Retired Superintendent Eric DEW # ????

AKA ?

Late of ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # Police Woman 006

Service: From ? ? 1946 to ? ? ? = ? years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations: ?, School Lecturing Section – Sydney ( 4 Years ), School Lecturing Section – Newcastle ( 3 November 1952 – ? ), Newcastle – Retirement ( aged 56 )

Retirement / Leaving age: = 56

Time in Retirement from Police: 47 years

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? April 1918

Died on: Saturday 15 May 2021

Age: 103 years,

Vira Helen JENKINS Vira Helen DEW Vira JENKINS Vira DEW. Vira Dew is pictured on the left with another officer in navy blue uniform circa 1940s. — **Vira Dew** is pictured on the left with another officer in navy blue uniform circa 1940s.

Vira Helen JENKINS Vira Helen DEW Vira JENKINS Vira DEW. NSW Police Legacy<br /> 7 April 2021<br /> Congratulations to NSW Police Legatee Vira Dew, who last week turned 103! Vira was one of the first policewomen to work in the Newcastle area. After retiring at the age of 56, she lived on a farm in Maitland with her husband, retired Superintendent Eric Dew, for several years.<br /> Vira is pictured here with Chief Inspector Tony Townsend, Snr Sgt Alyssa Willetts, and Det Snr Sgt Maree Maynard, who all visited to wish her well. Happy birthday Vira! — NSW Police Legacy
7 April 2021
Congratulations to NSW Police Legatee Vira Dew, who last week turned 103! Vira was one of the first policewomen to work in the Newcastle area. After retiring at the age of 56, she lived on a farm in Maitland with her husband, retired Superintendent Eric Dew, for several years.
Vira is pictured here with Chief Inspector Tony Townsend, Snr Sgt Alyssa Willetts, and Det Snr Sgt Maree Maynard, who all visited to wish her well. Happy birthday Vira!

Vira Helen JENKINS Vira Helen DEW Vira JENKINS Vira DEW — NSW Police Legacy
7 April 2021
Congratulations to NSW Police Legatee **Vira Dew**, who last week turned 103! Vira was one of the first policewomen to work in the Newcastle area. After retiring at the age of 56, she lived on a farm in Maitland with her husband, retired **Superintendent Eric Dew**, for several years.
**Vira** is pictured here with **Chief Inspector Tony Townsend**, **Snr Sgt Alyssa Willetts**, and **Det Snr Sgt Maree Maynard**, who all visited to wish her well. Happy birthday Vira!

Cause: Natural – Old Age

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: Uniting Church, 347 Ken Tubman Dve, Maitland, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

VIRA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Vira Helen JENKINS Vira Helen DEW Vira JENKINS Vira DEW. Special Constables Sue<br /> Elliott and Vira Jenkins<br /> make the acquaintance of<br /> some of the 'props' they<br /> will use daring their lectures<br /> to school children. — Special Constables Sue Elliott and Vira Jenkins make the acquaintance of
some of the ‘props’ they will use daring their lectures to school children.

Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954),

Tuesday 4 November 1952, page 10

” Women In Blue ” to Lecture In Schools

Two young women who will soon be familiar figures to all school children in the district are Special Constables Vira Jenkins and Sue Elliott.

Special Constables Sue Elliott and Vira Jenkins make the acquaintance of some of the ‘props’ they will use daring their lectures to school children. The puppets include a policeman, a small girl and a villain. Posters, cut-out paper figures and miniature road signals are also part of their equipment.

They started work yesterday with the Newcastle school lecturing section of the police force and will assist Constables D. Pike and R. Mann in covering the 266 schools in the district.

While on duty the women wear the navy uniform and wide – brimmed hat designed for women police. They will travel to schools by bus or in the utility belonging to the section. Both are from Newcastle.

Miss Jenkins, who was a nurse before she joined the police force six years ago, will be living at home for the first time for years. She has been four years with the school lecturing section in Sydney.

Mrs. Elliott is a policeman’s widow. She joined up only two months ago and has been in Sydney to train for the work.

With her six-year-old son, she is now living at Lambton.

Traffic Duty

As well as lecturing at schools on road safety, snake bite, fire hazards ” and anything else affecting the safety of children, ” Miss Jenkins said, they will also do traffic duty at school crossings. ”

As soon as we have learnt our lines, we will ‘use puppets in our lectures, ” she said. ” We have to rig up a special stage and dress the puppets.

They have been used now in Sydney for some time and are immensely popular with the kiddies. ”

Miss Jenkins said there were now 36 women in the N.S.W. Police Force, 18 in uniform and 18 in plain clothes. This was the maximum number allowed and had been specified by an Act of Parliament.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/160403116

Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954),

Wednesday 12 November 1952, page 7

ON MONDAY Constables D. Pike and R. Mann, of the Road Safety Control branch, gave a demonstration at Mayfield West School and Special Constables Vira Jenkins and Sue Elliott, who accompanied them, concentrated on the infants’ department where the children were taught road safety by means of nursery rhymes and poems.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/160405828

Successful Students For Trades and Arts Courses

Newcastle and District.

– DRESSMAKING

Stage 1:

…….., Vira H. Jenkins,…….

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17298668

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954),

Wednesday 29 January 1936, page 3

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Further Examination Results SYDNEY, Tuesday.

The balance of the results of the 1935 final examinations of the Technical Education Branch were made available to-day.

The letters, “A,” “B,” and “C” indicate the grade of pass in each subject. Then each subject. The letter “P” indicates a pass in early stages of subjects where the results are not graded. The passes are not given in order of merit. In the trades courses the pass shown is the grade award for all subjects embraced in the course.

Enrolments for the 1936 session will be accepted as from February 17.

Classes will reassemble on February 24.

The list includes the following northern passes –

– DRESSMAKING

Stage 1.

…….., Vira H. Jenkins,…….

29 Jan 1936 – TECHNICAL EXAM. RESULTS – Trove

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/142395992

Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954),

Tuesday 1 December 1931, page 8

Successful Newcastle District Pupils in Primary Final Examination

QUALIFIED FOR PROMOTION TO HIGHER SCHOOLS

OFFICIAL LISTS ISSUED HIGH PERCENTAGE OF PASSES

The result of the Primary Schools’ final examination issued to-day disclosed that the percentage of passes secured this year is very high.

DISAPPOINTMENT was expressed by some of the school teachers that children who passed very high in every subject but did not secure the necessary percentage of points in arithmetic failed to secure a pass.

The results of the bursary examination will not be made available for some time.

Results: —

Cook’s Hill Girls …………….., Vira Jenkins, ………

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164244016

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Cal
250521

Kelvin Darcy PARSONS

| 24/08/2021

Kelvin Darcy PARSONS

AKA KEL

Late of ?

Brother to NSWPF Retired former Assistant Commissioner Peter Charles PARSONS # 16361

Son of NSWPF Retired Assistant Commissioner Charles Vincent PARSONS # 7336

Uncle to current Serving Member – Alex PARSONS NSWPF # 22702?

Uncle to current Serving Member – Joe PARSONS? QPOL # ?????

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 162

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 18524

Service: From 15 January 1979 to ? ? 2000 = ? years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 15 January 1979 ( aged 21 years, 12 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 2 April 1979 ( aged 21 years, 2 months, 30 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed 17 October 1985

Senior Constable – appointed 27 May 1988 ( Loss of 4 weeks Seniority )

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? ( yes )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Lismore ( late 1970s ), Bondi ( 1979, 1980s ), Major Crime Squad North ( Newcastle )( 1990’s ), Major Crime Squad North West ( Parramatta )( 1990s ), Kings Cross Dets, Homicide and Armed Holdup Squads, Drug Enforcement Agency – DEA – Task Force 3, Surry Hills ( GDs )( 1990s – early 2000s ) – Retirement

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 7 March 1995 ( Det Sgt )

Born: Friday 3 January 1958

Died on: Tuesday 18 May 2021 @ home, Gold Coast, Qld

Age: 63 years, 4 months, 15 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 28 May 2021 @ 12.30pm

Funeral location: Park View Chapel, Allambe Memorial Park, 129 Nerang Rd, Broadbeach, Qld

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any Future Wake location: Broadbeach Bowls Club,169 Surf Pde, Broadbeach, Qld

any Future Wake date: Friday 28 May 2021 after Funeral Service

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

Kelvin Darcy PARSONS, Kelvin PARSONS, Kel PARSONS

KEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Cal

20 May 2021

Updated 25 May 2021

Colin William ILES

| 24/08/2021

Colin William ILES

AKA ?

Late of ?

Father of ? ILES # ????? of Tamworth, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 131

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 15334

Service: From 8 May 1972 to ? ? 2007? = 35? years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 8 May 1972 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 19 June 1972 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 15 days )

Constable – appointed 19 June 1973

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 June 1977 ( DET )

Detective – appointed Feb – April 1981 ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 19 June 1981

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1987

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant 2/c?

Stations: ?,Redfern GDs ( 7 Division ), Petersham, Balmain, Burwood, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Detective Sgt )( Sept 1992 ), ?

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 20 November 1998 ( Sgt )

Born: Thursday 4 December 1952

Died on: Friday 14 May 2021

Age: 68 years, 5 months, 10 days

Cause: Cardiac Arrest after a brain aneurysm

Event location: ?, Merrylands, NSW

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 24 May 2021 @ 10.15am

Funeral location: East Chapel, Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, NSW

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any Future Wake location: Guildford Leagues Club, NSW

any Future Wake date: Monday 24 May 2021

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

COLIN IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

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Colin William ILES, Colin ILES, Col ILES, Det ILES

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Cal

21 May 2021

Updated 26 May 2021

Kenneth Ronald WARK

| 24/08/2021

Kenneth Ronald WARK APM

AKA RON

Late of Hervey Bay, Qld

Husband to Valerie Phyllis WARK

NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # 021 –

NSW Police Cadet # 661

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 6226

Service: From 2 June 1947 to 6 April 1988 = 40 years 10 months, 4 days Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police Training College, as a Cadet on Monday 2 June 1947 ( aged 17 years, 11 months, 12 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Thursday 19 August 1948 ( aged 19 years, 1 month, 29 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 October 1965

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 January 1975

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? November 1984

Executive Chief Superintendent – appointed 14 November 1984

Assistant Commissioner – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Assistant Commissioner

Stations: ?, Ungarie ( 1954 ), ?, Education & Training Command – Principal of the Goulburn Police Academy ( C/Supt ) – Optional Retirement 6 April 1988

Retirement / Leaving age: = 58 years, 9 months, 16 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 33 years, 21 days

Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1985 ( Exec. C/Supt )

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 26 January 1987 ( Exec. C/Supt )

Born: Friday 21 June 1929

Died on: Tuesday 27 April 2021

Age: 91 years, 10 months, 6 days

SenCon WARK carried out a rifle and women's handbag from a house - 1965 — SenCon WARK carried out a rifle and women’s handbag from a house – 1965

Kenneth Ronald WARK, Ron WARK - 2011 — Ron WARK – 2011

Kenneth Ronald WARK, Ron WARK, Val WARK - 2013 — Ron WARK with his wife, Val WARK – 2013

Kenneth Ronald WARK, Ron WARK, Ron WARK celebrating his 89th birthday - 2018 — Ron WARK celebrating his 89th birthday – 2018

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 3 May 2021 @ 9.30am

Funeral location: J. Kirk & Sons Crematorium Chapel, 224 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay, Queensland

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Sergeant 3/c. K. R. (Ron) Wark – In November 1966,
12 members of the Police Rifle Club travelled to Tasmania to participate in the Annual Dunlop Shield Australian Police Rifle Club Competition, and although they did not win
the event they maintained a high standard of shooting.

In October, 7 members of the Club competed in the 1966 Queen’s Shoot held at the Anzac Rifle Range, Liverpool.

During 1966 the Club entered 2 Grade Teams in the Metropolitan District Rifle Clubs’ Union, which commenced participation in a series of shooting matches against Melbourne, beginning in August, 1966 concluding in June, 1967.

Sergeant 3/c. K. R.(Ron) Wark was one of three of the Police Rifle Club member to be selected from 540 members of the Union for inclusion in a team of 15 to represent Sydney.

From Liverpool Police History 1788 – 2016 by Joe Stanioch.

On the 20 July, 1984, the NSW Police Academy was officially opened in Goulburn by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services the Hon. Peter Anderson (M.P.); Commissioner of Police Cecil Abbott, QPM; and the Principal of the NSW Police Academy, Executive Chief Superintendent Ron Wark. (Although students were in residence from May, 1984).

West Wyalong Advocate (NSW : 1928 – 1954),

Monday 8 March 1954, page 2

UNGARIE MAN TRIED TO RESIST CONSTABLE

An Ungarie man had thrown himself to the ground several times in attempting to resist arrest, the West Wyalong Court of Petty Sessions was told on Friday.

Before the court was James Robert Fitzgerald of Ungarie, who pleaded guilty to two charges.

Fitzgerald was charged with resisting arrest on March 4, last Thursday, and using indecent language within the hearing of persons passing in Ethel Street, Ungarie.

The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. J. C. Wells, told Mr. W. Finlay S.M. that, at 9.30 p.m last Thursday night, Constable Kenneth Ronald Wark of Ungarie had spoken to Fitzgerald about language used in his home.

Apparently, the language was being used to his wife.

Attempting to arrest him, Fitzgerald had resisted, violently throwing himself to the ground on a number of occasions.

A civilian had to assist the officer and Fitzgerald was carried bodily to the car.

During the struggle, Fitzgerald had torn the constable’s coat at the seam and the coat now had blood and a grass stain on it.

Fitzgerald was last convicted at West Wyalong Court on January 6, 1954, for practically identical offences.

Mr. Finlay was told that Fitzgerald is a fettler by occupation, and he was now on transfer to Griffith.

Fitzgerald was fined £5 on each charge, and ordered to pay 10/- to Constable Wark as compensation for the damage to his clothes.

He was further ordered to enter a good behaviour bond of £30 for a period of two years.

08 Mar 1954 – UNGARIE MAN TRIED TO RESIST CONSTABLE – Trove

Ron WALK, Goulburn Police Academy — Police Weekly. Vol 21 # 26, 20 July 2009

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18 May 2021

Gail Margaret THELEN

| 24/08/2021

Gail Margaret THELEN

nee GOW & PETITH

AKA Gail GOW, Gail PETITH

Late of ?

Daughter of Senior Superintendent Jim PETITH # 4624

Brother to Paul PETITH # 14509

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 168

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 19190

Service: From 30 June 1980 to 9 April 1983 = 2 years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 June 1980

Probationary Constable- appointed 15 September 1980

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Constable – Resigned

Stations: ?, Maroubra – Resignation ( 1983 )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 27 April 2021

Age: 66 years,

Gail GOW, Gail PETITH, Gail Margaret THELEN, Jim PETITH. Feb. 26, 2012 - Salute to an arresting Gail- beauty Queen joins the beat: Family ''influence'' put a former beauty queen in the police force. Probationary constable Gail Gow is the daughter of Senior Superintendent Jim Petith. She has three other relatives in the force which includes her brother Paul. As Gail Petith, she went to London as Australian's representative in the 1974-5 Miss World Contest in which she came third, Gail 24, has passed out and has began her active duty as a policewomen at Maroubra, New South Wales.<br /> — Feb. 26, 2012 – Salute to an arresting Gail- beauty Queen joins the beat: Family ”influence” put a former beauty queen in the police force. **Probationary constable Gail Gow** is the daughter of **Senior Superintendent Jim Petith**. She has **three other relatives in the force** which includes her **brother Paul**.
As **Gail Petith**, she went to London as Australian’s representative in the 1974-5 Miss World Contest in which she came third, Gail 24, has passed out and has began her active duty as a **policewomen at Maroubra**, New South Wales.

Cause: Cancer

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 5 May 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: St Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Cnr Wanganella & White Sts, Balgowlah, NSW

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any Future Wake location: Balgowlah RSL Club, Ethel St, Balgowlah, NSW

any Future Wake date: Wednesday 5 May 2021 after the Funeral Service

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

GAIL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Feb. 26, 2012 – Salute to an arresting Gail-

beauty Queen joins the beat:

Family ”influence” put a former beauty queen in the police force. Probationary constable Gail Gow is the daughter of Senior Superintendent Jim Petith.

She has three other relatives in the force which includes her brother Paul. As Gail Petith, she went to London as Australian’s representative in the 1974-5 Miss World Contest in which she came third, Gail 24, has passed out and has began her active duty as a policewomen at Maroubra, New South Wales.

Feb. 26, 2012 – Salute to an arresting Gail-beauty Queen joins the Stock Photo – Alamy

Gail Margaret THELEN, Gail GOW, Gail PETITH — 1974

Sydney Morning Herald, page 3, Sunday 5 April 1981. An article, with photos, of Gail

( but I don’t have a subscription for this paper )

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/122612129/

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
18 May 2021

Updated 25 May 2021

Jeremy Luke BELL

| 24/08/2021

Jeremy Luke BELL

AKA Jezza

Late of ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # ? ? ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 42456

Service: From ? ? ? to 30 April 2021 = ? years Service ? ? ?

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 30 January 2007 ( aged 33 years, 11 months, 17 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

” Technical ” Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = ” Technical ” Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Binalong, Newcastle City, Hunter Zone Crime Scene – Forensic Evidence & Technical Service – Death

Retirement / Leaving age: = 48 years, 2 months, 17 days

Time in Retirement from Police: Zero

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Tuesday 13 February 1973

Died on: Friday 30 April 2021

Age: 48 years, 2 months, 17 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 14 May 2021 @ 9am

Funeral location: Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

JEREMY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

JEREMY May be Entitle to be mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Cal

18 May 2021

John Robert BESWICK

| 24/08/2021

John Robert BESWICK

AKA JACK

Late of Carramar, NSW

“Possibly” related to: Colin BESWICK, NSWPF # ?????, NSW Police Cadet # 3295 of Feb. 1977

NSW Police Training College – Penrith Class # “possibly” 025

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 5972

Service: From Monday 19 January 1948 as a Trainee to 23 March 1984 = 36 years, 2 months, 4 days Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on 19 January 1948 ( aged 23 years, 9 months )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 2 February 1948 ( aged 23 years, 10 months, 9 days )

Constable – appointed 19 January 1949

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 January 1955

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 10 December 1964

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 March 1972

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1974

Inspector – appointed 10 February 1979

Chief ~~Senior~~ Inspector – appointed 22 December 1982 – Retirement on 23 March 1984

Final Rank = Senior Inspector

Stations: Concord ( GDs )( Jan 1948 ), Lidcombe ( Solo Cyclist & Outfit Cyclist )( April 1948 )( 32 Division ), Ashfield ( Outfit Cyclist )( Jan 1958 ), Burwood ( Outfit Cyclist )( June 1958 )( 9 Division ), Liverpool Assist. Traffic Sgt – Traffic Sgt ( Jan 1965 – April 1974 )( 22 Division ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )( April 1974 )(Traffic Supervisor – H District ), Performed Super-Numeray GDs at 18 Division from 3 Feb 1975 – 28 March 1975, Merrylands ( 26 Division )( Cancelled Aug. 1976 ), Auburn ( 32 Division ) ( 10 Oct 1976 ) OIC, Flemington, Bankstown ( 19 Division ) ( Feb 1979 )( Assist. Officer ), Phillip St ( 4 Division )(March 1979 ( Assist. Officer ), Merrylands ( 26 Division )( April 1979 )( Assist. Officer ), Traffic Branch ( April 1981 )( Assist. Officer – HWP ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division )(24 Aug 1981 )( Assist. Officer – HWP ) – Retirement

Retirement / Leaving age: = 59 years, 11 months, 28 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 37 years, 1 month, 6 days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system, whoever:

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – granted 13 May 1971

Granville Train Disaster Medal – granted 12 July 1978

Commended: 1956 for alertness and good policemanship displayed at Lidcombe on the 9 June 1956, in connection with the arrest of Henry Albert Jones, who was convicted of Break, Enter & Steal, Causing Grievous Bodily Harm and other offences.

1960 for the search for Kevin John Simmonds and Leslie Allan Newcombe, who escaped from the State Penitentiary, Long Bay Gaol, on 9 October 1959.

9 September 1965 commended for the part played in fighting the disastrous bush fires which occurred in the County of Cumberland during March of 1965.

Born: Wednesday 24 March 1924 in Bega, NSW

Died on: Thursday 29 April 2021

Age: 97 years, 1 months, 5 days

John Robert BESWICK, John BESWICK, Jack BESWICK

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 5 May 2021 @ 10am

Funeral location: St Barnabas Anglican Church, 10 Frederick St, Fairfield, NSW

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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BESWICK, John Robert
(Jack).
24.03.1924 – 29.04.2021

Beloved husband of Hazel (deceased).
Loving father of Janet, Robert, Richard, Cathy and their families.

Loved Forever
A Life Well Lived.

Relatives and friends of Jack are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in it’s entirety Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St Barnabas Anglican Church, Cnr Frederick & Lackey Sts, Fairfield to commence at 10am.

John Robert (Jack) BESWICK Death Notice – Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Morning Herald

At the time of joining the NSWPF, Jack was described as:

5′ 9 & 3/4″ tall, 11 st, 7 lb in weight, brown hair and eyes with a medium complexion.

He was Married at the time of commencement.

He held the School Intermediate Certificate.

Prior to joining, he spent 2 years as a Rural worker & 5 years as a Truck driver.

Jack failed his Cst 1/c Exams on: 28 Aug 1951, 26 Aug 1952, 25 Aug 1953 and Passed on 26 Aug 1954

Jack failed his Sgt 3/c Exams on: 5 Feb 1958, 4 Feb 1959 and Passed on 10 Feb 1960

Jack Passed his Sgt 1/c Exams on 16 May 1973

Jack Passed his Insp Exams on 13 May 1975

Jack successfully completed the Senior Police Course # 2/1977

Jack Passed his Solo Cycle course on 18 March 1948

Jack Passed his GD cars course on 17 March 1949

Jack Passed his Outfit Cycle course on 17 March 1949

Jack obtained a mark of 93/75% at completion of Training Class # ? at Penrith Police College

He was issued Uniform I.D. # 1117

He had a Bronze Life Saving Medallion

Michele Kearney

( 26 June 2022 )

A most wonderful man. It might not be known but it was Jack Beswick who stood up to the powers that be over in College Street about allowing women to join the HWP.

Jack got transferred over that out of Traffic.

The HWP lost 2 great inspectors the same week – Cliff Ceely retired and Jack was transferred.

Chief Inspector John BESWICK Service 1948 – 1984.PDF

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Saturday 4 February 1950, page 1

Car Hits Woman, Then Crashes Into Police

A car, after colliding with a woman, swerved, into a Far-western Division police wireless car on Woodville Road, Villawood, last night.

The woman, Mrs. Alice Mary Crawford, of Norton Avenue, Bankstown, was admitted to Parramatta District Hospital with shock and a deep laceration to her back.

The driver of the police car, Constable Jack Beswick, was kept under observation for an hour then allowed to leave the hospital.

Police later charged a man, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police in the patrol car said they were driving along Woodville Road towards Liverpool, when a car shot past them and hit Mrs. Crawford, who was walking on the right-hand side of the road with her husband.

The car then swerved to the left of the road, crashed into the patrol car and careered across a small ditch to a fence.

The woman’s husband, Mr. Frank Crawford, said: “My wife was jerked away from my arm and hurled about 10 feet in front of me.”

04 Feb 1950 – Car Hits Woman, Then Crashes Into Police – Trove

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),

Monday 5 January 1953, page 3

N.S.W. ACCIDENTS

Robert Staniland, 5, of Delhi Street, Lidcombe, had his left leg fractured when he was knocked down by a car in Delhi Street yesterday.

The boy ran across the street in front of an ice cream truck and was hit by a car which was passing the truck.

The driver of the car, Ralph Kerr, 25, of Cooma, took the boy to Auburn Hospital, where he was treated. The boy was then taken to the Children’s Hospital, Camperdown.

Constable J. Beswick, of Lidcombe, is investigating.

05 Jan 1953 – N.S.W. ACCIDENTS – Trove

Cumberland Argus (Parramatta, NSW : 1950 – 1962),

Wednesday 14 December 1960, page 15

Granville Page

Win after close contest

Detective Constable Bruce McKeachie, of Ashfield, played a consistent game to win a stableford event in a competition staged by No. .9 Division Police Golf Club last week.

McKeachie gained 41 points to win from Inspector Ray Blissett, of Paddington, who returned 40 points.

It was McKeachie‘s first win in competition golf events organised by the Police Golf Club.

Presenting trophies to winners, the club president, Detective Senior Constable Jack Thompson, said he was particularly pleased that Detective McKeachie had won. He said he had been playing with the club for a long time, and this was his first victory.

Senior Constable Thompson also congratulated the other winners.

Next meeting of the club will be held at Carnarvon Golf Club, Lidcombe, on Christmas Day.

A single stableford competition event will be staged.

Players will receive a Christmas gift from the club. The event is set down to begin at 8 a.m. sharp.

The club has held elections for the coming year.

Elections resulted: President, Detective Senior Constable J. D. Thompson; vice-presidents, Detective Sergeant 3/c E. W. Quill and Detective Constable 1/c E. A. Booth; secretary, Detective Senior Constable R. S. Cox; treasurer, Detective Sergeant 3/c F. G. Bridges; handicapper and organiser, Senior Constable L. R. Clancy; club captain, Constable 1/c G. A. Dobbins; vice-captain, Constable 1/c L. Weston; committee, Senior Constable J. R. Beswick, Constable S. S. Johns.

Following are results of last week’s game:

Police — Detective Constable 1/c Bruce McKeachie, of Ashfield, first with 41 points; Inspector Ray Blissett, of Paddington, second with 40 points; Detective Sergeant 3/c Ted Bridges, of Lidcombe, third with 40 points.

Bridges was beaten on a count-back for second place.

Visitors: Mr. Hilton Neal, of Liverpool Golf Club, first with 38 points; Mr. Alby Beveridge, of Fox Hills Golf Club, second with 38 points ( beaten on a count-back ), and Mr. George Barker, of Cabramatta Golf Club, third with 35 points.

14 Dec 1960 – Granville Page – Trove

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

Cal
17 May 2021

Dennis James BASS