Email Rx on Friday 6 January 2017 via AustralianPolice.com.au
Hi Cal, going through some papers today and found the attached papers re the funeral of Ted O’Donnell. I then looked and could find no trace on “Australian Police”. So if he’s not there lets get started..
I first met him in June 68 on my arrival at Merrylands as a P/Cst. He was a 2/c Sgt in charge of a relief. He was very knowledgeable, and had no difficulty sharing this with everyone else. He also took a great interest in his team, and had no difficulty in pulling on the bosses as required.
He was a Detective, and I know he was stationed at Parkes and also the Pillage Squad, Newcastle. He married later in life to Barbara, who now resides with daughter Cathryn in Bathurst. He also had a son.
As a Commissioned Officer I think he was at Fairfield, Campbelltown and possibly finished up at Liverpool. He also served in WW2. I think he would have retired about 1984 and continued to live at his family home in Oswald St, Guildford until his death in 2004.
A great old style copper, and those who worked with him were proud to be referred to as “O’Donnell trained”
I am in touch with his wife if you require any further specific info.. Scotty.
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Frederick John HANSON
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Frederick John HANSON QPM CBE(C)
aka ‘ Slippery ‘
( late of Terrigal )
Penrith Police Academy Class # ??
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 3958
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 7 September 1936 ( aged 22 years, 3 months, 12 days )
Constable 1st Class ( during the War whilst with RAAF )
Sergeant 3rd Class – about 1947
Sergeant 2nd Class – 1952
Sergeant 1st Class – 1955
Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 26 September 1959
Inspector 2nd Class – appointed 16 April 1961
Inspector 1st Class – appointed 28 August 1962
Superintendent 3rd Class – appointed 31 October 1964
Superintendent 2nd Class – appointed 22 June 1966
Superintendent 1st Class – appointed 14 August 1967
Assistant Metropolitan Superintendent – 1967
Assistant Commissioner – appointed 25 September 1968
Acting Commissioner – appointed from 11 June 1970 to 22 July 1970, inclusive, during Commissioner ALLEN‘s recreation leave.
Acting Commissioner – appointed from 1 March 1971 to 28 March 1971, inclusive, during Commissioner ALLEN’s recreation leave.
Acting Commissioner – appointed 5 June 1971 ( due to illness of Norm ALLEN )
Awards: M.I.D. ( Mentioned in Despatches) NCA ( No Citation Available ) Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 21 June 1945 Page 1353, position 54
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Awards: King’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air – granted 1 January 1945
Queen’s Police Medal ( QPM ) – granted 11 June 1966
The Order of the British Empire – Commander ( Civil ) ( CBE(C)) – granted 1 January 1974
Born: Tuesday 26 May 1914 in Orange, NSW
Died on: Sunday 26 October 1980 in Terrigal, NSW ( his home )
Age: 66 years, 5 months, 0 days
Cause: Suicide – Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: Police Rugby League competition ( 1970 ) Fred Hanson Shield.
Former NSW Police Commissioner, Fred Hanson, gives an address in Sydney. Picture published 9 July 1986. SMH Picture by Staff
Our photograph shows Sgt Ellis Noack presenting the 1972 premiership Trophy to the then patron of the club, NSW Police Commissioner, Fred Hanson.
The Original 1946 NSW Police Flight or “Flying Squad” with the Avro “Nemesis”. Two future NSW Police Commissioners are here: (from left to right) Senior Constable M.T. Wood (Commissioner 1977-79), Constables H.D.Johnson and D.Paul. Flight Commander, Sgt. F.J. Hanson (Commissioner 1972-1976), Detective S/C V.Murphy and Constables E.D. Baldwin and F.E. Hyland.
FRED is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Frederick Hanson was born the eldest of four children to Ernest Frederick Hanson and Vera Marie Hanson. He did not remain in Orange for long before moving to Burwood where he was educated at the Christian Brother’s Saint Mary’s Boy’s School. He became a jeweller’s assistant before being hired as a porter with the New South Wales Government Railways. Hanson joined the New South Wales Police on 7 September 1936 at the age of 22 and the next year was posted to Broken Hill where, in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, he married Carole Louise Whitehall with Catholic rites on 9 November 1938. In 1940 Hanson was transferred to plain clothes duties.[1]
Military service
Hanson served in the Citizen Air Force from 1932 to 1936 and obtained a private pilot licence in 1939. On 31 January 1942 he was transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force. Commissioned on 14 January 1943, Hanson served as a pilot in Britain, the Middle East and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and was mentioned in despatches. On 30 January 1946 he was demobilized as acting squadron leader and returned to the police.[1]
Policing career
Hanson was promoted to the rank of Constable (first class) while on active service and briefly posted to the vice squad before being transferred to the police air wing as Sergeant (third class).
Such rapid advancement in an organization which was committed to seniority based promotion resulted in a number of appeals. The first appeal was rejected and the remainder were withdrawn which allowed Hanson to overtake more than a thousand other police on the seniority list. After this he became known as ‘Slippery’.
The air wing was disbanded in 1950 and Hanson then moved to the new Number 21 Mobile Division.
He returned to Broken Hill in 1953 and was promoted to Sergeant (first class) in 1955.
Hanson served as an Inspector (third class) and also officer in charge at Bega (1959–62) and Wollongong (1962–64) before moving to the Metropolitan Police District as a Superintendent (third class).
After attendance at the Australian Police College in 1963, Hanson rose to Superintendent (first class) and Assistant Metropolitan Superintendent in 1967.[1]
Hanson was appointed Assistant Commissioner in 1968, Deputy Commissioner on 14 January 1972 and Commissioner on 15 November 1972.
That year he also attended the general assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization at Frankfurt, Germany.
In 1974 he visited the Australian police contingent at Cyprus.
While Commissioner Hanson introduced merit rating, abolished seniority in executive promotions and also established the crime intelligence unit.
By objecting to New South Wales Police Association attempts to gain greater access to the Industrial Commission of New South Wales he sparked contention.
Hanson gained widespread support in 1975 when he initiated aggressive street patrols to counter hoodlum activity, however he failed to control illegal gambling which was to become a major public issue.
In 1976 Hanson sued the then Australian Broadcasting Commission for defamation when it had been suggested that he had a financial interest in an illegal casino situated at Gosford; the case was later settled out of court.[1]
Retirement
Pressured to resign after adverse publicity, he delayed doing so until he was replaced in 1976 by his preferred successor and air wing colleagueMervyn Wood.
Further allegations of corruption were made against Hanson in the 1980s.
Hanson was a modest however humorous man, he kept his family life extremely private. He was a noted practical joker and esteemed by his subordinates for his genuine interest in their welfare, his readiness to delegate responsibility and his unwillingness to be hindered by red tape.
Survived by his wife, Hanson died from carbon monoxide poisoning by inhalation on the night of 25 to 26 October 1980 at his Terrigal home; the Coroner dispensed with an inquest and Hanson was cremated.[1]
Corruption allegations
There were persistent allegations about Hanson’s involvement in organised crime, and was repeatedly claimed that he corruptly received payments from criminals and that he was the part-owner of an illegal casino at Gosford, in which former detective Ray “Gunner” Kelly is also alleged to have had an interest.
Hanson featured prominently in The Prince and the Premier, the 1985 book by investigative journalist David Hickie, which canvassed allegations of corruption against senior NSW government officials, including Premier Robert Askin and senior police including Norman Allan, Hanson and Merv Wood.
Hickie specifically named both Allan and Hanson as corrupt, stating that they knowingly allowed illegal casinos and illegal SP (off-track) betting to flourish in NSW. Citing an “impeccable” and highly placed source within the illegal gaming empire established by Perc Galea, Hickie alleged that Askin and his police commissioners, Allan and Hanson, were paid bribes amounting to A$100,000 per year from 1967 until Askin’s retirement.[2]
Another of Hickie’s informants, a former croupier at Galea’s Double Bay Bridge Club, claimed that A$5000 per week from the club was paid in bribes to Hanson and Askin.[3] Hickie also notes that Hanson was among the mourners at Galea’s funeral in 1976.[4]
In 1979John Hatton, an independent politician claimed in the New South Wales Parliament that Askin and Hanson knew of and may have even encouraged the penetration of Australian crime by “overseas mobsters, gangsters and the Mafia“.[citation needed]
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 November 2001
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 November 2001
Born: ? 19 December 1921 ? in Bream Ck, Tasmania
Died on: ?
Age: ?
Cause: ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
Copy write (From the private collection of William Jones) Craftsman Ivan Bedelph (TX13568) of the 281st L.A.D., 12th Infantry Bgde, 1943-45 outside the battery shack at 39 Mile. With 6 volt systems in vehicles prevalent during the war in Australia, the amount of batteries a unit must have gone through would have been incredibly high hence the number stacked up waiting to be charged at right of photo.
Copy write (From the private collection of William Jones) Craftsman Ivan Bedelph (TX13568) [Left] and Val McGuinness (TX12841) [right] testing the battery voltage on a CMP F15A truck at 39 Mile.
IVAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
OFFICER PRAISED. – Trooper Ivan Bedelph, of the Sprent Police Station, has been advised of his pending transfer to Campbell Town. At the last sitting of the Police Court Sgt. A. E. Campbell praised the work of Trooper Bedelph while at Sprent, and said he had proved himself a good officer. He thanked him for his close co-operation, which had existed between them and wished him success in the future. The Police Magistrate, Mr. H. R. Dobbie, said that, working from the Sprent office, Tpr. Bedelph had carried out country and town duties conscientiously. Mr. F. B. Edwards, on behalf of the legal profession, and Mr. A. R. Quinn Clerk of Courts, supported. Tpr. Bedelph made an appreciative response.
NEW TROOPER. – Trooper Ivan Bedelph, of Hobart, has been transferred lo this district. He will succeed Trooper J. H. Smith, who was transferred to Launceston three weeks ago. Trooper Bedelph will take up duties in a few days.
Trevor Finbar Earley was fined £12 In the Hobart Police Court yesterday when he pleaded guilty to having been in charge of a bicycle while under the influence of liquor and with having assaulted Constable Ivan Bedelph.
Constable Bedelph said he was on duty on the wharf at 11 pm on Thursday. He saw Earley fall off a bicycle he was riding, and arrested him. On the way to the police station Earley became abusive, and struck witness. Constable Martyn assisted in getting Earley to the charge room.
Insp Smith, who prosecuted, said Earley had a long record, but had not been in trouble since 1936.
Earley said he had been given wine, and he had not much recollection of what had happened.
Mr Brettingham-Moore, P.M., imposed a fine of £10, with 2/6 costs, on the charge of assault, and £2, with 2/6 costs, on the other charge.
SYDNEY, Sunday, – Police last night. arrested two men and recovered a 1949 Rolls Royce car about 10 minutes after the car had been reported stolen.
A message was flashed over the police radio( at 10.52pm ) and five minutes later, Sergeant W. Smith and Constable G. Kupke saw a Rolls Royce pass them as they were driving into Rose Bay police station.
They halted the car at ( at 10.57pm ) at Vaucluse. Sergeant Smith said: “The car was so large we could not lose sight of it.”
The car belonged to. Mr. McDowell, managing director of McDowells Ltd. Mr. McDowell left the car in Castlereagh street, Sydney.
Two men were charged with having illegally used the car.
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Thursday 31 August 1944, page 3
Personal
…….. The following lads are at present home on leave:- Cpl. Tommy Windle, Pte. Charlie Collison, Pte. Bill Edwards, Pte. George Kupke; also Carmen Gilchrist, ……
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 – 1954), Friday 3 July 1942, page 2
EXEMPTION REFUSED
George Henry Harold Kupke, of 42 Fleming-street, Kandos, was refused exemption from military training duties by the S.M.. Mr. Bromhead, when he applied on the grounds of his call-up imposing hardship on his parents, at the Bathurst court, yesterday.
Kupke was previously granted exemption until the end of last month, in evidence he said that his father is bed-ridden and weight 17 stone. He has to be lifted into and from his bed, and his mother is suffering from a weak back. Kupke‘s brother, Trevor, had left school and was working.
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Thursday 26 June 1941, page 6
PATRIOTIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
A tournament to assist local war funds was held at the Park Courts on Sunday, 15th June. The event was won by George Kupke and Mrs Rex Kupke.
On Sunday last many entries were received for the gent’s doubles. A ? of the patriotic tournament ?, ? owing to ? ? J. Sparks and L. Ford will do battle against A. ?
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), Monday 16 November 1931, page 6
COLLAPSED AT WORK
George Kupke and Fred Beatson, two very well-known Kandos residents employed by the Kandos Cement Coy., collapsed during the week at the works and were admitted to the Rylstone District Hospital for treatment.
GANDY, John Charles. “Jack”
At hospital 7th September. Late of North Haven. Formerly of Drummoyne and Mollymook.
Beloved husband of Joan.
Loving father and Poppa Jack to his family.
Aged 93 years
The Relatives and Friends of Jack are respectfully invited to attend a Thanksgiving service to celebrate his life to be held Thursday, 15th September in the Chapel of Innes Gardens Memorial Park Crematorium, Philip Charley Drive, Port Macquarie commencing at 1pm.
Mark G Hammond Funeral Services
Laurieton
Ph: 02 6559 5999
Accredited Member of FDA of NSW
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Sept. 10, 2016
Sorry I could not attend the service but at present am in Qld.
May you rest in peace your service to your state and country done. My condolences to Joan and Family.
Regards Tony
Tony Livingstone,
Laurieton, New South Wales
October 3, 2016
Home is the Sailor, home from the sea. A brief time spent knowing Jack, but always remembered fondly and with respect. Safe voyage Jack.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Saturday 12 August 1972, page 8
Man put on $100 bond for placing poison in sugar
SYDNEY, Friday. —
A man who placed poison in a bottle to catch a workmate who had stolen his sugar was released on a $100 bond today.
Mr Brian Bernard Theodore Haake, 28, storeman and packer, of Green Valley, appeared for sentence before Judge Robson in Sydney Quarter Sessions.
He pleaded guilty to maliciously causing poison to be taken with intent to annoy on March 28 at Botany.
Detective-Sergeant J. Gandy said Mr Haake worked for Australian Wool and Hide Pty Ltd. He had had things stolen from his locker over a period, including clothing and sugar.
When Mr Haake had found his sugar was missing, he had got some from a fellow worker and had put in it half a teaspoonful of sodium arsenate.
He had put it in his locker and a fellow worker had later used it in his tea.
The fellow worker had become ill and had spent four days in hospital and had then been off work for two weeks.
Judge Robson said the charge was unusual, and he was satisfied that Mr Haake had intended to annoy but not to cause harm.
Australian Imperial Force Royal Australian Air Force ( R.A.A.F. )
Regiment: ?
Enlisted: 20 April 1943 at Ermington, NSW at age 18
Service # 133219
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Embarkation: ?
Next of kin: William Hennessy – father. Eva Alice Anderson – mother
Religion: RC
Single / Married: Single
Returned to Australia: ?
Date of Discharge: 19 February 1946
Posting at Discharge: 6 Stores Depot, Dubbo
WW2 Honours & Gallantry: None to display
Decorations, Medals: Pacific Start. Defence Medal. War Medal 1939/45
Prior to entering R.A.A.F., Desmond was employed as a Mechanic’s Assistance.
He was described at 6′ 1″ tall, Brown hair, Blue eyes, Fair complexion with no scars or tattoos and weighed 145 lbs ( 11 stone 3 lbs ) with a 34 – 37 inch chest measurement.
Attended Parramatta High School for two years and worked, as Mechanic’s assistant from age 16 – 18 for Mr. E.S. Shaw, Hunt Brothers, Sydney Motors Ltd.
Desmond and his parents appear to have started the ‘enlistment’ process on 1 February 1943 when he was aged 17.
Regiment: 30 Australian Infantry Trg. Bn, Bathurst
Enlisted: From 7 October 1942 – aged 18 Trooper with 2/10 Aust. Commando Squadron
Service #N441138 NX172888
Rank: Sapper / Trooper. 669 days in Aust & 420 days overseas = 1089 days in AIF
Embarkation: ?
Next of kin: David Samuel Herbert EDGERTON, Quamby via Young – Father
Religion: C of E
Single / Married: Single. Employed as Farm Hand
Returned to Australia: ?
Description on 7 Oct. 1945: 21 yrs 2 mths old, 6′ tall, brown eyes, fair comp & hair with a mark / scar on left leg
Awards: War Badge ( Returned from Active Service Badge ) # A180104. This Badge was lost, in Young, NSW, in 1946. He was reissued Badge # 402644 on 7 July 1959
Our May 2016 meeting was in the format of a luncheon meeting, held at the “Shellharbour Club”. No formal business was conducted, with the exception of recognition of recently deceased members and Police. In attendance were Kel and Dawn Schreiber; Keith and Jenny Bennett; Mary Douglas; Sue Good; Patricia Condon; Gordon and Jan Weaver; Lindsay Gordon; Jack and Margaret Gudgeon; Bruce and Margaret Dun and John Mennie.In June, members attended a special morning tea at Blue Haven Nursing Home, Kiama to witness the presenting to our Veteran Member, Dave Edgerton, of a military medal he earned as a member of a commando unit in New Guinea during WWll. The presentation was made by Mr Garath Ward, State member for Kiama. Also in attendance were members of Dave’s family and a number of fellow members of the Blue Haven Community.
Kiama Veteran Member, Dave Edgerton receiving his long overdue WWII medal.
Kiama Veteran Member, Dave Edgerton receiving his long overdue WWII medal.
Of worthwhile mention is the fact Dave was entitled to the medal and had not received it over all these years. The error came to light when our Chairman Gordon Weaver was visiting Dave at the Nursing Home and on inspecting Dave’s war medals, saw one was missing. Gordon contacted the Department of Honours and Awards, and was informed, Dave was entitled to an additional medal honouring his war service. Gordon then made application for the medal on Dave’s behalf. As a result the award was issued. So arrangement were made for the afore mentioned ceremony. Of further note; Dave is one of only two members of his unit still alive.
Unfortunately Chairman Gordon could not be present at the ceremony as he was in Sydney attending other community business.
Kel Schreiber
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Appears in the 1979 ‘Stud Book’ as a Senior Constable but does NOT appear in the 1986 version. Others, of his Class were 1st Class Sergeants in 1977. Appears that David might not have progressed past Senior Constable – but NOT confirmed.
Ron WoodhouseI replaced Dave at Kiama in 1971 when he was transferred to Wollongong. He was a lovely bloke who lived for his days fishing out of Kiama and we remained friends. My condolences to his family and I know he will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. R.I.P Dave “Gone Fishing”
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Leslie Malcolm AUSTIN
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Leslie Malcolm AUSTIN
aka Guts or Les
New South Wales Police Force
“Possibly” from Class 17 from Penrith Police College
Regd. # 5456
Uniform # 367
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 13 January 1947 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 23 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1968
Final Rank: Sergeant 2nd Class – death
Stations: Five Dock, Petersham, Parramatta STP ( 1949 – ), Hornsby STP ( 1950’s – ), North East District ( 1968 ), Gosford STP & General Duties – death
Service: From? ? pre January 1947to 14 April 1971 =23years Service
Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – presented 16 September 1968
National Medal – granted 13 December 1983
Anti Narcotics General Administration Medal – granted ? May 1981 ( presented by Egyptian Government )
Nominated for the Order of Australia – 1980
Born: Monday 29 August 1921 – Marrickville, NSW
Army records have him born same day / month but in 1920
NSW Police have him born with same day / month but in 9121
Died on: Tuesday 28 June 2016
Cause: ?
Age: 94 years, 9 months, 30 days
Funeral date: Tuesday 5 July 2016 @ 2pm
Funeral location: the War Veterans’ RSL Village Chapel, John Edmondson Drive, Collaroy Plateau
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NSW Police Legacy.
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial at: ?TBA
Retired police officers Bill McIntosh, Ken Astill and Ross Nixon were awarded the National Police Service Medal at the War Vets Village at Collaroy Plateau. ( See article below )
Bob Doughty on the left ( family friend ) and Ken ASTILL on right. Pig shooting around Coolah
KEN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Passed away peacefully in his sleep. Late of Fairlight and recently of Kokoda House at the War Veterans’ RSL Village, Narrabeen.
Loving father of Julie, Debra and Ian, father-in-law to Phillip and grandfather and great-grandfather to their families.
Aged 94 years
A LIFE WELL LIVED
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service at the War Veterans’ RSL Village Chapel, John Edmondson Drive, Collaroy Plateau, on Tuesday 5th July, 2016 at 2.00pm.
Ken’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Kokoda House for their kindness and compassion shown to him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NSW Police Legacy.
Ann Wilson Funerals
An Australian Company
9971 4224
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on July 2, 2016
Gratitude displayed to officers MEDALS FOR RETIRED POLICE
MORE than 20 retired police officers were awarded the National Police Service Medal at the War Vets Village at Collaroy Plateau on Wednesday, including one officer – 1980’s – who retired 30 years ago.
Retired police officers Bill McIntosh, Ken Astill and Ross Nixon were awarded the National Police Service Medal at the War Vets Village at Collaroy Plateau.
Former officer Bill Bush, who retired in 1998, said the Retired Police Association had lobbied the State Government for some time for a medal to be awarded to officers who had served the community well.
“We eventually convinced the Government that retired cops who served with distinction should be awarded these medals for their contribution to society,” Mr Bush said.
The National Police Service Medal is a special service award within the Australian honours system to provide “recognition for the unique contribution and significant commitment of those persons who have given ethical and diligent service as a sworn member of an Australian police service”. Northern Beaches local area commander Superintendent Dave Darcy presented the medals.
Mr Bush said this was the first occasion the medals had been awarded to retired officers on the northern beaches but expects further award ceremonies in the future due to the number of retired police officers living in the area.
> Hello Warren and Phyllis,
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> I am not sure if there is a connection with my husband’s Uncle Jim
> Noonan’s
> family (now deceased).
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> Also, my husband’s family had a good friend by the name of Kenny ASTILL.
> He was a Detective in the NSW Drug Squad in the 1950s 1960s. Kenneth Stanley ASTILL married Norma May WEEKS in 1952 and the marriage was registered in BURWOOD. The family lived at Stanmore and later were living in Manly.
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> Regards,
> Janice
SYDNEY, Wednesday. — A magistrate told a drug addict today that he was lucky he had been taken to hospital and not to the morgue.
The addict, Leigh Francis Caines, 24, formerly of the Lithgow area, appeared in Central Court on charges of administering heroin to himself and possessing indian hemp.
The court was told that Caines had taken “a massive dose” of heroin, at least 10 grains.
Detective Sergeant Ken Astill, of the CIB drug squad, had said Caines had been found unconscious in a locked toilet after injecting himself with the dose.
When told that the defendant had spent two days in hospital, Mr W. Lewer. SM. said, ” You just missed getting into the morgue “.
Mr Lewer felt that what Sydney lacked most of all was a lock-up hospital.
He remanded Caines in custody until October 21 ordering that a psychiatric report be completed.
Government Gazette of NSW Friday 12 July 1974 p 2712
POISONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
IT is hereby notified that Detective Sergeant 1st Class Kenneth Stanley Astill has been appointed as ex-officio member of the Poisons Advisory Committee, vice Inspector C. R. Abbott, resigned, as the nominee of the Commissioner of Police.
( bottom paragraph in second column of p 11 )……In the large office occupied by Detective Sergeant Ken Astill, chief of the Drug Squad at the CIB, there’s a baby’s feeding bottle – complete with teat. But a hole has been drilled at one end of it and a pipe bowl fitted into it. The drug addict (sic) who once owned it used to put his ‘pot’ into the bowl, light it. shove the teat in his mouth and suck as eagerly as any baby.
Back to the ’40’s for CAPO’s ball ( Capital Arts Patrons Organisation )
………… Ken Astill, from Sydney was also a guest. He is Australia’s foremost collector of police memorabilia and badges and a life member of the Police Insignia Collectors of Australia, and of the Police Historical Society. ……….
Email received on 30 June 2016:
Hi Greg,
Thank you very much for letting me know of Ken Astill’s passing. Ken was a friend of the Doughty family, through my uncle Jack Doughty, who for many years was a serving Police Officer at Coolabah.
Many years ago when I was a teenager, Ken, Jack, the Doughty brothers and myself, went on many pig shooting expeditions around Coolabah. I am attaching a photograph of Ken taken with my Uncle Bob Doughty and also a photograph of the Doughty family at the back of the Police Station at Coolabah.
When Uncle Jack retired be and his wife Joan, lived at the back of Manly Lighting on Pittwater Road in Manly, where Joan worked as the company’s Bookkeeper.
Jack passed away in 2006 in Manly Waters Private Hospital aged 81.
At this time he was living in Narrabeen at the Anzac Village. I know that Jack was still in touch with Ken, while he was living in Manly, I am not sure if Ken was at the Anzac Village at the same time as Jack.
Regards,
Alan Doughty
From Russell LLOYD:
35 years ago I was a junior trainee at the Drug Squad where Ken was the 2IC to Mr. Lawrence. I was fortunate that he took the time to take me under his wing, being extremely helpful, knowledgeable and a great bloke who I had a lot of respect for. I acquired some of his work library as he approached retirement, and yes, each of the books contained his personal stamp. May he rest in peace.
William James MacFARLANE
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William James MacFARLANE
aka Bill
late of MacKay
Survived by younger brother Robert MacFARLANE – NSWPF # ???? – Retired
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 78xx
Rank: Detective Sergeant 3rd Class ( Resigned )
Stations: ?, Wagga Wagga, 6 Division ( Nth Sydney ), 7 Division ( Redfern ), 25 Division Detectives ( Chatswood ), Vice Squad, Pillage Squad, Kings Cross Detectives. May also have been a Police Diver?
Later joined Corrective Services around 1980’s & worked at Malabar, Katingal, Parramatta, Bathurst.
Service: From 6 December 1954to 14 November 1970 ( Resigned ) = 15+ years Service
Bill didn’t see any War, as such, and was signed up with the Army for mandatory service. His father was also in the Army during WWII and was one of the Rats of Tabrook.
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Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 7 November 1934
Died on: 25 January 1990
Age: 55
Cause: Severe PTSD. Accident – internal rupture of the ?
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated at Rockhampton with Ashes interred at Tewantin Cemetery, Cooroy Noosa Rd, Noosa Heads, Qld
Memorial at: ?
BILL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Weary Police searchers lining up for refreshments at a canteen established in the area.
Dad and other Police at Mascot airport Protecting Frankie Avalon.
Dad in the side car . NSW Police Force
Dad left , and his fellow plain clothes Police Officers. Detective Sergeant 3rd class. Photos and information from Carolyn Logan – daughter of Bill ( 24 Jan 2017 )
![Copy write (From the private collection of William Jones) Craftsman Ivan Bedelph (TX13568) [Left] and Val McGuinness (TX12841) [right] testing the battery voltage on a CMP F15A truck at 39 Mile.](https://police.freom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ivan-BEDELPH-2-TasPol-Died.jpg "http://milepegsnt.com/site/39-mile/")
