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Frank Raymond SMITHERS

| 24/09/2015

Frank Raymond SMITHERS

( late of Albion Park )

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 13 April 1951

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1974

Stations:  ?, Wollongong ( 1969 ) – Rosters – retirement

Other:  Was Deputy Mayor of Shellharbour Council ( Labour ) x 2 terms & with Council for 23 years

Service:  From  ??Pre April 1951  to  28 November 1982 = 31+ years Service

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World War II

Australian Imperial Force

Regiment:                                 Australian Army

Enlisted:                                    31 August 1942 at Woonona

Service #                                   NX149974  (N105257)

Rank:                                         Sergeant

Embarkation:  ?

Next of kin:                             Eileen Smithers

Religion:  ?

Single / Married:  ?

Returned to Australia:  ?

Date of Discharge:              6 November 1945

Posting at discharge:         8 HVY A A BTY

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Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  29 November 1922 – Wollongong, NSW

Died on:  Saturday  19 September 2015

Cause:  Illness

Age:  92

Funeral date:  Thursday  24 September 2015

Funeral location: H. Parsons, Warilla Chapel, 101 Woolworths Avenue, Warilla

Buried at:  Albion Park Cemetery, Croome Rd, Albion Park Rail

Memorial location:  Frank Smithers Park, 248 Tongarra Rd, Albion Pk – dedication ceremony – Tuesday 20 December 2016

FRANK SMITHERS PARK Frank Smithers was an Alderman at Shellharbour City Council for 23 years, with two terms as the Deputy Mayor. He was instrumental in the foundation of the Albion Park public swimming pool and the Shellharbour Public Hospital. Frank was a foundation member of the Tongarra Heritage Society and served on the committee for more than 25 years.

Some of those from Police, Council and family who attended the unveiling today. Tuesday 20 December 2016
Some of those from Police, Council and family who attended the unveiling today. Tuesday 20 December 2016

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Frank was in the Shellharbour Hospital system in February 2015 for unknown problems.

Frank SMITHERS

NX149974, N105257

Albion Park RSL Sub Branch Members are requested to attend the service of their late esteemed comrade.

Frank Smithers at Parsons, Warilla on Thursday  24 September at 12 noon.  Blazers / medals to be worn.

Auth. D Hamilton

Hon. Sec.

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SMITHERS FRANK of Albion Park

Passed away in hospital after a long battle, surrounded by his family on September 19, 2015.

Loved husband of Ellie.
Loved father of Annette and Jac, Joyce, Sandra and stepfather of Joy, Terry, Deidre.
Grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 24 and great great grandfather of 3.
Former serving councillor of Shellharbour Council for 23 years and 2 terms served as Deputy Mayor.

Police officer for 35 years.

Aged 92 Years

Always loved and sadly missed

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Frank’s funeral service to be held in the Chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 10 Woolworths Avenue Warilla on Thursday 24th September, 2015 at 12noon. Following the service his funeral will proceed to Albion Park Cemetery, Croome Road, Albion Park Rail.

Published by Illawarra Mercury on Sept. 22, 2015 – See more at: http://tributes.illawarramercury.com.au/obituaries/illawarramercury-au/obituary.aspx?n=frank-smithers&pid=175919119#sthash.eyZ4XjqF.dpuf

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SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL
Ordinary Council Meeting –
19 July 2016  p 7 & 8
10.3
Corporate Policy Directorate
10.3.1
Naming Reserve 133, Lot: 1 DP: 908823, 248 Tongarra Road Albion Park, after former Alderman Frank Smithers (10729032)
MOTION
: Murray/Marsh
1.  That reserve 133, Lot:1 DP: 908823, 248 Tongarra Road Albion Park, be named Frank Smithers Park in recognition of former Alderman Frank Smithers dedicated service to the community of Shellharbour in accordance with Council’s Naming of Council Assets after Individuals policy.
2. That the name Frank Smithers Park be referred to the Geographic Names Board for exhibition in accordance with its policy.
3. That, if approved, appropriate signage be installed at the site denoting the new name and an appropriate ceremony be held when signage is installed.
Councillor Marsh proposed the following addition to the MOTION, which was accepted by the Mover:
4. That the signage include information about Alderman Frank Smithers.
RESOLVED: Murray/Marsh
1. That reserve 133, Lot:1 DP: 908823, 248 Tongarra Road Albion Park, be named Frank Smithers Park in recognition of former Alderman Frank Smithers dedicated service to the community of Shellharbour in accordance with Council’s Naming of Council Assets after Individuals policy.
2. That the name Frank Smithers Park be referred to the Geographic Names Board for exhibition in accordance with its policy.
3. That, if approved, appropriate signage be installed at the site denoting the new name and an appropriate ceremony be held when signage is installed.
4. That the signage include information about Alderman Frank Smithers.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

http://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/getfile/2d60eb79-5055-40c9-ae27-9f9e5e544e1c/2016-07-19-ordinary-council-meeting-minutes.aspx?chset=0ee61ad5-8c3d-4107-897f-23f43ea54f63

http://webcast.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/archive/video16-0719.php#placeholder   Then look down Agenda to 10.3.1 to play specific video section
  • This park was to be ‘unveiled’ on Friday 16 December 2016 but due to poor weather, has been postponed.  The park was officially ‘unveiled’ on Tuesday 20 December 2016.

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Illawarra Mercury ( Wollongong )     Friday  22 November 1935   p11 of 14

UNANDERRA NEWS

The following pupils of Unanderra Public School passed the Primary final examination; Jenny Bird, Jack Brough, Arthur Callaway, Bob Catterall, Bert Coleman, Tom Franklin,   Bruce Jay, Betty Jolliffe, Wallace Mason, Molly Rodgers, Frank Smithers, Joyce Stevenson, Tim Sweeney,  John Timothy, Nancy Todman, Bill Wadey, Ken Watson.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/133082523

*It is not known if this article is referencing the same Frank Smithers at Unanderra Public School, or if the policeman Frank Smithers actually attended this school, but the time frame is correct.

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It appears that Frank and Eileen Ruth Smithers divorced in 1962.   2854/1962

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Sione Siotame Sau FAUPULA

| 24/09/2015

Sione Siotame Sau FAUPULA

aka John Jotham Sau FAUPULA

New South Wales Police Force

Federal Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  ?

Stations:  ?, Tactical Operator with the Specialist Response Group

Federal Agent in the SRG

Service:  From  ?  to  ?

Awards:  ?

Born:  7 January 1968

Died on:  Sunday  20 September 2015

Cause:  ?

Age:  47

Funeral date:  Wednesday  23 September 2015 @ 10am

Funeral location:  City Uniting Church, corner of Rudd Street and Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City

Buried at:  ?


 

John Jotham Sau FAUPULA
John Jotham Sau FAUPULA

 

John Jotham Sau FAUPULA & family sione siotame sau faupula aka John Jotham Sau FAUPULA Died 20 September 2015
John Jotham Sau FAUPULA & family

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JOHN JOTHAM SAU FAUPULA

7 January 1968 – 20 September 2015

Dearly loved husband of Rebecca.
Adored father of Kefilina, Kebuel,
Senileva and Lokomalani.
Treasured son of Haloti (dec) and Sioana.
Beloved brother and uncle.

The funeral service for John will be held in the City Uniting Church, corner of Rudd Street and Northourne Avenue, Canberra City tomorrow Wednesday 23 September 2015, commencing at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zita Mary Clinic, Calvary Hospital.

 

 

John Faupula

This Guest Book will remain online until 27/10/2015. Learn More

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Rebecca, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless and gives you comfort during this difficult time.

~
Jenny Pulu,
Dee Why, New South Wales

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

My sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Bec.

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Paul Livingstone,
Sydney, New South Wales

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Rest in God’s Love my dear cousin. ‘Ofa atu always xOx

~
Isabella Takitaki,
DEE WHY, New South Wales

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Rebecca we are so sad to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Martin and Aliza Costello,
Theodore, Australian Capital Territory

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Our heartfelt condolences to my old friend Rebecca and your beautiful family. I will always remember John as a man with a big heart and beautiful soul. Sending our love to you all. Alli, Rodg & family.

~
Alli Braun,
Adelaide, South Australia

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

A man whose light will shine forever on those he touched. To a beautiful beautiful family who will forever miss him but will treasure those unique special times they had as he fought harder than anyone else ever has.
With our love the Hakes-Toleafoa-Campbell family.

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to Rebecca and your lovely family. A true gentle man.
From the Southwells

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. John was a wonderful man, and this can be seen in your beautiful family.

~
Ryan, Scott & Janine Bradley,
Brisbane, Queensland

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

I will pray for you Sau and for all your family. I remember you very well as a delightful little lad when I taught at Yirrkala in the 1970s. It sounds like you have left your mark on the world and a wonderful legacy. Well done and God Bless you. Colin Brown

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Colin Brown,
CANBERRA, 2619

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

To a beautiful man,a loving husband to my only sister, the most amazing father to your 4 precious children. My brother in law and protector, You were always there for us,providing support,adventure ,guidance ,direction, mischief and of course…fun. Thank you for gracing our lives with your love. We will miss you more than words could ever express. Rest with the peace and dignity you deserve. Always in our hearts.

~
Megan Sara & Sam,
Australian Capital Territory

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sending love, sympathy and sincere condolences from the Thomas family

~
Jacinta Thomas,
Melbourne, Victoria

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Our deepest sympathies to Rebecca and all the family. Sau is now out of pain and at rest with GOD.
‘Ofa atu.Seuli and Loretta Matalave.


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Robert John ROLFE

| 24/09/2015

 Robert John ROLFE

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 9640

Rank:  Inspector – retired

Stations:  ?, Central ( 1 Division ) Traffic early 1960’s, Ryde ( 17 Division Detective ), ( 8 Division ) Glebe – retirement

Service:  From  ?  to  31 May 1994 = 34 years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987

Member of:  Police Golf Club

Born:  ?

Died on:  Saturday  19 September 2015

Cause:  ?

Age:  79

Funeral date:  Thursday  24 September 2015 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Cnr Delhi & Plassey Rds, Nth Ryde, NSW

Buried at:  ?


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Raymond John REED

| 24/09/2015

Raymond John REED

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 15462

Rank:  Sergeant – retired

Stations:  ?, Blue Mountains – retirement

Service:  From  ?  to  5 August 1999 = 27 years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 14 December 1988

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1999

Born:  ?

Died on:  Monday  14 September 2015

Cause:  ?

Age:  65

Funeral date:  Friday  25 September 2015 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location:  Chapel of Leura Memorial Gardens, Lot 1-17 Kitchener Road, Leura

Buried at:  ?


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Brett KINLOCH

| 24/09/2015

Brett KINLOCH

Australian Federal Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank:  ?

Stations:  ?

Service:  From  ?  to  ?

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Unit:  UNMIT

Regiment:  ?

Enlisted:  ?

Service #  ?

Rank:  ?

Embarkation:  ?

Next of kin:  ?

Religion:  ?

Single / Married:  ?

Returned to Australia:  ?

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Awards: awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. The U.N. Secretary-General established the Dag Hammarskjöld medal for posthumous award to members of peacekeeping operations who lost their lives during service with a peacekeeping operation under the operational control and authority of the United Nations.

Born:

Died on:  ?

Place of death:  East Timor

Cause:  Heart attack

Age:  ?

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ?

Memorial at:  ?

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QLD WW1 POLICE DEATHS

| 24/09/2015

THE BELOW QLD POLICE NAMES NEED TO BE SEPARATED INTO THEIR OWN MEMORIAL PAGE AND EXPLORED – WHEN I HAVE TIME.

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank:  ?

Stations:  ?

Service:  From  ?  to  ?

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Australian Imperial Force

Regiment:  ?

Enlisted:  ?

Service #  ?

Rank:  ?

Embarkation:  ?

Next of kin:  ?

Religion:  ?

Single / Married:  ?

Returned to Australia:  ?

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Born:  ?

Died on:  ?

Place of death:  ?

Cause:  ?

Age:  ?

Funeral date:  ?

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FROM THE VAULT – Lest we forget

Admin on Apr 25, 2012 @ 11:00am

When the first world war was announced, many Queensland Police officers heard the call and took leave to join the A.I.F.

Of those police officers who joined the war effort, thirty paid the ultimate price and did not return home. Today we remember their sacrifice.
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25 April 1915 – Private Patrick Moynihan, 9th Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action at the Dardanelles in Turkey.

2 May 1915 – Private David Bourke, 15th Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable, dies of wounds at Alexandria in Egypt.

3 May 1915 – Corporal William Hughes, 15th Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable, is KIA at the Dardanelles in Turkey.

7 May 1915- Private John Johnston, 15th battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable is Killed In Action at the Dardanelles in Turkey.

19 July 1915 – Private Robert Ritchie, 25th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, dies from illness while on active service at sea.

2 October 1915 – Private Phillip Vowles, 9th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, dies from illness while on active service in London.

15 October 1915 – Private Eugene Nugent, 25th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed in Action at the Dardanelles in Turkey.

22 November 1915 – Trooper John Christiansen, 5th Australian Light Horse, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action at Gallipoli in Turkey.

25 July 1916 – Corporal Joseph Thompson, 9th Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

26 July 1916 – Corporal Thomas Dedman, 12th Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable is Killed In Action at Pozieres in France.

5 November 1916 – Sergeant George Dewhurst, 25th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action at Pozieres in France.

5 November 1916 – Private William Bishop, 25th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as a Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

1 February 1917 – Sergeant Peter Mulvie, 15th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

3 May 1917 – Lance Corporal Archibald Curvey, 20th Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action at Bullecourt in France.

10 September 1917 – Private Henry McLean, 1st Battalion Irish Guards, while on leave from his job as Constable is Killed In Action in Belgium.

22 September 1917 – Private John Graham D.C.M, 9th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, dies of wounds in Belgium.

12 October 1917 – Corporal Oswald Goodrich, 12th Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in Belgium.

3 November 1917 – Lieutenant Patrick Devine, 9th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as a Constable, is Killed In Action in Belgium.

28 March 1918 – Sergeant John Warfield, 47th battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

30 March 1918 – Sergeant John Fitzgerald, 8th Brigade Australian Field Artillery, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

31 March 1918 – Sergeant Harry Wells, 26th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in Belgium.

19 April 1918 – Sergeant Walter Dumbrell, 41st Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action at the Somme in France.

10 June 1918 – Lance Sergeant Frederick White, 25th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

20 June 1918 – Private David O’Donoghue, 9th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in France.

8 July 1918 – Private Thomas McGillycuddy, 45th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action at the Somme in France.

15 August 1918 – Corporal Claude Castree, 49th Battalion AIF, on leave from his job as Constable, is  Killed In Action in France.

9 September 1918 – Corporal John Herbert, 41 Battalion AIF, while on leave from his job as Constable, dies of wounds at the Somme in France.

25 September 1918 – Trooper Daryl Dodds, Australian Light Horse, while on leave from his job as Constable, is Killed In Action in Egypt.

12 October 1918 – Gunner Ernest Pastorelli, 156th Brigade RFA, on leave from his job as Constable, dies in a German Prisoner of War Camp.

21 November 1918 – Driver John Taylor, 38th Company Australian Service Corps, on leave from his job as a Constable, dies on Active Service in Egypt.

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This information has been supplied by the Queensland Police Museum from the best resources available at the time of writing. The Police Museum is open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3pm on the last Sunday of the month (Feb-Nov) and is located on the Ground Floor of Police Headquarters at 200 Roma Street, Brisbane. Contact: E: museum@police.qld.gov.au

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http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/museum/2012/04/25/from-the-vault-lest-we-forget/



James Alfred MORGAN

| 24/09/2015

James Alfred MORGAN

aka   Jim

( late of Glenfield, NSW )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7698

Rank:  Sergeant 1st Class

Stations:  Penrith Police College, Liverpool ( 22 Division ) General Duties, Public Safety Bureau ( P.S.B. ) – Solo Cyclist, Liverpool on PSB, Campbelltown PSB, Liverpool, No 3 Division – General Duties, Traffic Branch – Supervisor, 3 Division – Traffic Sgt, 22 Division ( Liverpool ) – Traffic Sgt, Liverpool – General Duties, Green Valley ( 22 Division ) O.I.C.

Service:  From  4 January 1954  to  ?

Promotions:  Trainee – 4 January 1954 – Penrith Police College

Probationary Constable – 25 January 1954

Constable – 4 January 1955

Constable 1st Class – 4 January 1960

Senior Constable – 4 January 1965

Sergeant 3rd Class – 7 March 1969

Sergeant 2nd Class – 26 March 1977

Sergeant 1st Class – 1 December 1979

Awards:  23 February 1960 – For duty performed in search for escapees Simmonds & Newcombe

24 January 1964 – for observations & good Policemanship in effecting the arrest of armed escapee Pat John HYNES

9 September 1965 – commended for actions during disasterous bush fire – Country Cumberland in 1965 – Appin Rd

Born:  27 March 1934

Died on:  7 September 2015

Cause:  ?

Age:  81

Funeral date: Tuesday  15 September 2015 @ 11am

Funeral location:  North Chapel of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington

Buried at:  ?

Sgt 1st Class James MORGAN
Sgt 1st Class James MORGAN


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James Alfred MORGAN Death Notice
James Alfred MORGAN
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Married Beryl on 26 March 1954.

Lived in Glenfield all his life except for a short period in 1953 when he lived at Cabramatta.

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Leon BOWRA

| 24/09/2015

Leon BOWRA

( late of Glenmore Park, NSW )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 7136

Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 24 January 1949

Either Class # 025 at Penrith Police College or Class # 044 at Redfern Police Academy

Cadet # 790

Rank:  Commenced training at ? Academy on 24 January 1949 ( aged 16 years, 1 month, 29 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 26 November 1951 ( aged 19 years )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 25 October 1967

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 22 February 1975

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed 25 June 1986

 

Final Rank: Chief Inspector – retired

 

Stations:  ?, ‘R’ District ( Newcastle )( 1967 ), VKG1 ( 1986 – retirement)

Service:  From  24 January 1949  to  27 July 1988 = 39+ years Service

Awards:  National medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( C/Insp )

Born:  Saturday  26 November 1932

Died on:  Sunday  13 September 2015

Cause:  ?

Age:  82 years, 9 months, 18 days

Funeral date:  Friday  25 September 2015 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location:  South Chapel of Rookwood Crematorium, Lidcombe

Buried at:  Cremation

There will be no formal police involvement at the funeral service however the family do invite all friends and former colleagues to attend if they wish.

 

Leon BOWRA. L to R Sgt, Leon Bowra and Inspector Max Mathew, keep a close watch on the proceedings as the hemp drops into the furnace.<br /> Police today burnt 1.5 tonnes of Indian Hemp at the Waverly Tip, Botany Rd, Waterloo.<br /> The hemp had a street value of $2,000,000, and all except 5 plastic bags of the hemp was from one drug raid.<br /> April 7, 1982. (Photo by Pearce/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
L to R Sgt, Leon Bowra and Inspector Max Mathew, keep a close watch on the proceedings as the hemp drops into the furnace.
Police today burnt 1.5 tonnes of Indian Hemp at the Waverly Tip, Botany Rd, Waterloo.
The hemp had a street value of $2,000,000, and all except 5 plastic bags of the hemp was from one drug raid.
April 7, 1982. (Photo by Pearce/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).

 

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

 

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BOWRA, Leon
7136

Much loved husband of Marilyn, devoted father of Tracey, Leon and Craig. Father-in-law to Tony and Sue. Grandfather to Chris and Kate.

Aged 82 years

LEON’S family and friends are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel of Rookwood Crematorium, Lidcombe on FRIDAY (September 25, 2015) commencing at 2:30 pm.

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NOTHING FURTHER IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS MAN OR HIS DEATH.

HIS SON, CRAIG, USED TO WORK AT VKG1 ( SYDNEY )

 

VKG1 - They Sydney Morning Herald Friday 6 June 1986
VKG1 – They Sydney Morning Herald
Friday 6 June 1986

 



Fletcher Evelyn QUINTAL

| 24/09/2015

Fletcher Evelyn QUINTAL

Norfolk Island Police

Regd. #  ?

Rank:

Superintendent/O.I.C of Police on Norfolk Island

Stations:  Norfolk Island

Service:  From  ?    To 16/07/1916

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Australian Imperial Force

Regiment:   6th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron

Enlisted:  7 October 1914

Service #  58

Rank:  Corporal

Embarkation: 21/12/1914

Next of kin:

Wife Alice, care of Newtown Post Office, Newtown, NSW

Religion:  C of E

Single / Married: Married

Returned to Australia:

  Shot in left eye, Gallipoli Peninsular 12/06/1915

and returned 7 November 1915

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Awards:

Boer War

Kings South Africa Medal, Queens South Africa Medal.

WW1

1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Born:

1868, Norfolk Island

Died on:

31/12/1953

Place of death:

Norfolk Island

Cause:  ?

Age:  ?

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:

Norfolk Island

Buried at:

Norfolk Island

Memorial at:  ?

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When Fletcher returned to Norfolk Island he was offered his original position in the Police when he enlisted but he realised he could not continue as a Police officer due to his eye injury. He resigned in 1916 and became a ‘farmer’. It is also mentioned that Fletcher is directly related to the members of the crew of the ‘Bounty’ Also in ‘A’ Squadron was Mounted NSW Police Constable Frank Walter MATTHEWS, Gloucester Police Station, NSW, Killed in action, 17/09/1915, Gallipoli Peninsular.



Frank Walter MATTHEWS

| 24/09/2015

Frank Walter MATTHEWS

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank:  Mounted Constable

Stations:  ?, Barmedman Police Stn

Service:  From  ?  to  ?

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Australian Imperial Force

Regiment:  2nd Light Horse Brigade, A Squadron, 6th Light Horse Regiment

Enlisted:  18 September 1914 ( Rank: Private ) ( 26yrs 6mths old )

Service #  153

Rank:  Lance Corporal

Embarkation:  21 December 1914 aboard HMAT Suevic A29

Next of kin:  Mrs. Elizabeth. Kearney, mother, Tullamore, NSW & Sarah Gertrude MATTHEWS – wife, Church St, Gloucester.

Religion:  C of E

Single / Married:  Single

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Awards:  1914/15 Star,  British Ware Medal, Victoria Medal

Born:  ? ? 1888 at Barmedman, NSW

Died on:  17 September 1915

Place of death:  ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli Peninsular

Cause:  Killed in Action

Age:  ?

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  No.1 Shell Green Cemetery, Plot 1, Row B, Grave 9, Gallipoli Peninsular.

Memorial at:  ?

Frank Walter MATTHEWS ANZAC
Frank Walter MATTHEWS
ANZAC

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2nd Lieutenant Alexander Frank BUSKIN, 6th LHR. Killed in action at Bolton’s Ridge, 17/09/1915.
Trooper William Bradley INGRAM, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper Frank Walter MATTHEWS, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper Lyle Hugh Florian O’NEILL, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Captain Rupert Noel RICHARDSON, 6th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper David Matthew JACOMBS, 7th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.
Trooper Ernest Ambrose ROBERTS, 7th LHR. Killed in action 17/09/1915.

http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/64423/20090520-1059/www.lighthorse.org.au/forum/postfaa8.html

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Just as an aside, his wife applied for a pension in 1918 and was granted a pension for herself and their son, also named Frank Walter Mathews. Frank (Jr) was born in 1915 in the East Maitland District (NSW BDM). At this stage there is no death record of Frank (Jr).

Frank (Sr) enlisted 18/09/1914, killed 17/09/1915 – 364 days. Without getting a birth certificate for Frank (Jr) it is not known whether he was born just before or after Frank (Sr) was killed.

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NSW Government Employees Granted Military Leave, 1914-1918

The below link, from the NSW Government Employees Granted Military Leave, 1914 – 1918 has F. W. MATTHEWS, Ordinary Constable of Gloucester; North Eastern District, Gloucester Station, being KILLED in Action at Gallipoli on the 6 September 1915 – being a conflicting date of death from that of the Light Horse.org.au website.

The below Citation comes from NRS 4481 Glass negatives ( NRS4481_ST6724P ), plus NRS 10946 Police salary registers [3/2995], SR Reel 1974, plus Police Department Annual Report for the year 1915, in Parliamentary Papers 1915-16, Vol.4, p.635, plus Police Department Annual Report for the year 1918, in NSW Parliamentary Papers 1919, Vol.3, p.603, plus Police Department Annual Report for the year ended 1917, in NSW Parliamentary Papers 1918, Vol.3, p.665.

http://srwww.records.nsw.gov.au/indexes/searchhits_nocopy.aspx?table=NSW+Government+Employees+Granted+Military+Leave%2c+1914-1918&id=82&frm=1&query=Department%3apolice

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