Mr. Macarthur, Police Magistrate at Gulgong, died suddenly to-day, from the bursting of a blood-vessel.
GULGONG
POLICE |
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DATE |
SURNAME |
1st NAME |
RANK |
NOTE |
1871-76 |
O'DONNELL |
John |
Sergeant |
1 |
1871-79 |
KEENAN |
James |
Sergeant |
|
1871-73 |
JOHNSON |
William |
Snr. Sgt |
|
1871 |
BIRD |
George |
Constable |
2 |
1971 |
BARRY |
--- |
Constable |
|
1871 |
BOYD |
--- |
Constable |
3 |
1871 |
CARROLL |
--- |
Constable |
|
1871-73 |
DUFFY |
Patrick |
Constable |
|
1871 |
EMERSON |
--- |
Constable |
|
1871-73 |
FITZPATRICK |
Michael |
Constable |
|
1871-75 |
FOSTER |
William |
Constable |
4 |
1871 |
GLIEN |
John |
Constable |
5 |
1871 |
HANNAH |
Robert |
Constable |
6 |
1871-72 |
JOHNSON |
William |
Constable |
|
1871-75 |
LISSON |
Richard |
Constable |
|
1871 |
SALTER |
--- |
Constable |
7 |
1871 |
McMARTHY |
--- |
Constable |
|
1871 |
OLIVER |
--- |
Constable |
|
1872 |
BOYLE |
George |
Constable |
|
1872 |
CALLAGHAN |
--- |
Constable |
|
1872 |
DONOVAN |
Patrick |
Constable |
|
1871 |
RITCHIE |
--- |
Snr Cnstbl |
|
1871-75 |
STAPLETON |
Robert |
Constable |
|
1872-73 |
CANAVAN |
--- |
Constable |
8 |
1872 |
CLARK |
--- |
Constable |
|
1872-73 |
FLAHERTY |
John |
Constable |
|
1872 |
JERRIE |
John |
Constable |
|
1872 |
MURRAY |
Patrick |
Constable |
|
1872 |
ROGERS |
Henry |
Constable |
|
1872 |
SINCLAIR |
--- |
Constable |
|
1872-73 |
TOOHEY |
John |
Constable |
|
1873-74 |
MERRICK |
Patrick |
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1872-74 |
HANNAN |
Robert |
Detective |
9 |
--- |
POWELL |
Charles |
Detective |
|
1874-75 |
FORSTER |
Robert |
Constable |
|
1874 |
MILLER |
--- |
Snr Cnstbl |
|
1875 |
BAILEY |
--- |
Constable |
|
1876 |
MERRIN |
John |
Snr Cnstbl |
10 |
1879 |
KEENAN |
James |
Sergeant |
|
1879 |
ANDERSON |
--- |
Constable |
|
1879 |
FORESTER |
--- |
Constable |
|
1879 |
MERRIN |
--- |
Constable |
|
1879 |
WALKER |
--- |
Constable |
|
1898 |
BOWEN |
Alfred E |
Constable |
11 |
pre-1898 |
JOYCE |
--- |
Constable |
12 |
1898 |
BLUNT |
William Meredith |
Constable |
|
1901 |
PROWSE |
J.C. |
Constable |
|
1901 |
MCRAE |
--- |
Snr Cnstbl |
|
1901 |
HICKS |
--- |
Constable |
|
1902 |
PROWSE |
J.C. |
Constable |
|
1902 |
KENNEDY |
--- |
Constable |
|
1902 |
HICKS |
--- |
Constable |
13 |
1902 |
FERRIS |
Edward |
Snr Cnstbl |
14 |
1904 |
MILLING |
--- |
Constable |
|
--- |
KENNEDY |
--- |
Constable |
|
1918 |
WILSON |
--- |
Constable, 1st Class |
|
WRIGHT |
Vivian Henry |
Constable |
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--- |
WATTS |
Charles James |
Sergeant |
|
1919 |
WATTS |
Charles James |
Sergeant |
|
--- |
WILSON |
--- |
Constable 1st Class |
|
1930-40 |
ADAMS |
Joseph |
Sergeant |
15 |
1930 |
TICKNER |
Charles Edward |
Sergeant |
|
1937 |
DODDS |
Carl Mark |
Sergeant |
|
SUTHERN |
Donald John |
Sergeant |
16 |
|
1949 |
THOMPSON |
Roy H. E. |
Constable |
17 |
1949 |
McKENZIE |
K |
Constable |
|
TUCKER |
Allan Howard |
Constable |
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1948-51 |
DEACON |
--- |
Sergeant |
18 |
1950 |
BIGGS |
--- |
Sergeant |
|
1952 |
GODDEN |
Sidney Clarence |
Sergeant |
19 |
--- |
JONES |
Allan William |
Constable |
20 |
--- |
JOHNSON |
Athol Joseph |
Constable |
21 |
1957 |
BURKE |
Austin |
Constable |
22 |
1956 |
PASSLOW |
Kevin |
Constable |
|
1958 |
JONES |
Roy |
Sergeant |
|
1958 |
SMITH |
G.J. |
Constable |
|
1970s
|
PARKER |
Keith |
Sergeant |
|
CHANNING |
Ian |
Constable |
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HENSLEY |
--- |
Constable |
- Lachlan area, Two Mile Flat; Promoted to Snr. Sgt. 08.1872; Died May 1876, Sydney
- Lock-up-keeper
- Mounted Police
- Mounted Police
- Saw Mill, Reedy Creek; died 1923; buried Gulgong R.C.
- Promoted to Detective August; 1872 Transferred to QLD; 1874-1876 Sub-Inspector Colony Fiji
- Mounted Police
- Lock-up-keeper
- See HANNAH above
- Promoted to Sgt 1876
- Transferred to Manildra 1901; married Miss Cicognani
- Transferred to Wellington; stationed at Gulgong for many years
- Replaced Constable Prowse
- Promoted to Sergeant at Molong; replaced 27.07.1902
- Mary Comer's father
- Nickname Tojo
- Henderson Evan; Left
- Jack
- aka Clarrie; Left 1955
- aka Jerry
- Murdered - 25.04.1958
- Left
Source: Researched
by Ruth Davis, June 2006 from 1871-73 Advertiser-Argus and other local papers
John Racker Medley was born on 15 December 1828 to George Bowley and Hester Medley at Keynsham, Manchester, Jamaica and baptized at the Look Out, Manchester, Jamaica on 27 January 1830. In 1841 he is living with his parents, brother and sister at Park Place, Lambeth, London. In 1849, he was a semi-finalist, with his brother George Webb Medley who defeated him, in the knockout competition at Simpson's Grand Divan Tavern in the Strand, then the home of chess in England - a competition which, by 1851, had international standing. His brother was a well-known London amateur in chess, and John also became well-known in Sydney as a chess player. In 1851 John was working as a clerk to his brother George, who was a member of the Stock Exchange and dealer in railway shares. He served in the Army in Turkey with the Land Transport Corps, 1855-56. He was Sub-Inspector of Police in New South Wales for Bourke, Mudgee and the Gulgong Goldfields, 1862-81. In 1901 he was living in Norris Street London and died at Grantham, 17 December 1902.
Sergeant John Merrin, was stationed in Gulgong 1875-1881. In January 1876, Sergeant John Merrin, late of Carcoar and Cowra, officially took over from Senior Sergeant O'Donnell at Gulgong.
1875 - [INSPECTOR JOHN MERRIN]
As a matter of fact, there had been 'something' between Pitt and Mrs. Martin, and on the Christmas Eve she had caused him to be jealous, and, calling her out of her bedroom, in the presence of Kate LeStrange, he cut the unfortunate woman's throat. ' He was hanged in Mudgee Gaol.
November 27, 1886
Sergeant G Steel of Gulgong is a very efficient officer. He will be remembered as the officer who brought the culprit Newman [afterwards executed at Dubbo] to justice for the Coonabarabran murder.
April 25, 1889
Last night the annual meeting of the parishioners of St Luke’s Church of England, Messrs H Voss, T Matthews and H DeBoos were elected were elected Churchwardens. Messrs Rouse of Guntawang, Rouse of Biraganbil, Jones, Skillman, Hamilton, Bishop, Lambert, Lowe and Steel were elected parochial council
Jan 2, 1 1898
CPS—the deputation which waited on Mr Reid asking for a Clerk of Petty Session be appointed in Gulgong to say the least did not ground argument on a substantial basis. It was urged that Sergeant Steele who at present looks after the office is so much taken up with his police duties that he is unable to carry out properly the clerical work.
Notice Inviting Objections to Application
I hereby give notice that application by the undersigned person has been lodged with me for a lease of four acres for a Reservoir embracing what is know as Tipping’s Dam in the Parish of Guntawang and County of Phillip and any persons who desire to object to the granting of such application must, on or before the 16th day of March, 1898, lodge or forward to the Warden’s Clerk of Gulgong, a notice in writing in their hand setting forth clearly the grounds of objection. And further I give notice that if any objection together with a deposit of £5, be lodged as aforesaid, an inquiry into such application and objection will be held by Mr Warden Wilkinson at a place and on a day to be appointed in terms of Regulation 7, sub clause [C]
GEORGE STEELE,
Warden’s Clerk.
Dated at Gulgong this 23rd day of February, 1898.
Name and address of applicant—Signed
LUDVIG HASENKAM,
April 1, 1898
Slaughter Houses—Mr Inspector Bowker’s report on the Slaughter Houses of Gulgong is very flattering to the local inspector Sergeant George Steel. The report states that the register and; outhouses good order.
1898
VISIT OF THE PREMIER
Enthusiastic Reception at Home Rule and Gulgong
On Friday last the Premier the Right Hon. G. H. Reid, P C, Mrs Reid and party consisting of Hon. J Cook, PMG, Messrs Ball [Albury], Bavister [Ashfield], Clark [St Leonards], Fitzpatrick [Rylstone], Jones [Mudgee], Wilks [Balmain], M.L.A.’s, left Mudgee for Gulgong. The party were driven by Mr R Rouse of Biraganbil and Me C D Meares. On arriving at Home Rule Mr Moroney on behalf of the residents welcomed the party to town. Brief addresses and refreshments partaken, thence on to Gulgong.
In Gulgong the decorations were both extensive and charming. A large number of vehicles left to meet the Premier, they drew up on the side of the road near Mr Williardt’s residence one and a half miles from town. Troopers Sergeant Steele and Constable Bowen headed the procession, next came the Gulgong Band, then the Premier’s party followed by the Mayor and Aldermen, prominent townspeople, the procession fully a mile long. Coming into town along Mayne Street turned into Herbert Street then up Belmore Street into Medley Street, into Mayne Street then to the Town Hall, the party officially welcomed by the Mayor R W Heard.
Molong Argus—We hear that Constable Alfred E. Bowen of Manildra has been specially promoted to the rank of first-class Constable. Mr Bowen was stationed in Gulgong for years and was widely respected. He is a son-in-law of Mrs Cicognani of this town
Reported in town that the popular police officer Sergeant George Steele is to be promoted and transferred.
May 17 1901
By the establishment of an independent Clerk of Petty Sessions Gulgong is placed upon the same footing that it occupied in the pre-retrenchment days.
The officer who has been filling it and the various minor officers is Sergeant Steele. No member of the police force is too highly paid and the superseding of our worthy Sergeant in these offices must be a somewhat severe blow at his annual receipts. As a police officer he is a highly capable man and one who has deserved promotion for years. But promotion in the force is like promotion in most other departments—it does not go by record and worth but by pitchfork. The new appointed C.P.S. officer, Mr Haydock has had a good deal of experience in the procedure of police courts and in the warden’s clerk line also.
August 2 1901
Presentation to Sergeant Steele
A very pleasing function took place in the Council Chambers on last Wednesday evening, when Sergeant George Steele was presented with a handsome illuminated address and a purse of 24 sovereigns, the occasion being the eve of his departure to Wellington, to which town he has been promoted. Mayor Rouse occupied the chair and letters were read from Messrs L G Rouse, Norman Shelley [Sydney], I Rowbotham, CM Lowe and J Niven all of which testified to the sterling worth of the Sergeant. The list of names contained over 90 names.
Much was said as to the character of Mr Steele and the manner in which he carried out his duties both as a policeman and acting CPS Officer.
Sergeant Steele suitably replied stating that he had been nearly 15 years in Gulgong, his family was then two but now it is seven.
Others who spoke were Messrs C R Young stating that he had done his job fearlessly and fairly and Judge Innes had only done him justice when he eulogised him from the Bench. The word ‘Gulgong’ in the Aboriginal tongue signified ‘daughter of a lady.’ Messrs ST Bishop, C E Hilton, W R Bentzen and H Cross all endorsed the words said.
[NOTE this is a long item stating the worth of the Good Sergeant.]
August 16 1901
On Tuesday last Senior Constable Charles H. Hicks of Leadville arrived in Gulgong, he has been promoted and takes charge of the Police arrangements here
July 25 1902
Last Wednesday Constable J. C. Prowse who came to Gulgong in May 1899 has been transferred to Wallerawang, during his time here he proved himself to be a conscientious officer and well worthy of his promotion. Constable Kennedy of Wallerawang will replace Constable Prowse
October 10 1902
Senior Constable Hicks has received word from Sub-Inspector D’Arcy notifying him of his promotion to the rank of Sergeant of Police and also that he is to be removed to Molong. We would have liked him to remain in Gulgong for during his stay here the past 12 months he has earned for himself the goodwill of everybody.
February 13 1903
Constable McRae who has been stationed at Gulgong for sometime has been transferred to Mudgee, he has become very popular whilst in Gulgong and we hope that his transfer means promotion for him.
February 20 1903
Constable Milling from Bathurst has been appointed in the place of Constable McRae.
Senior Constable Ferris is now being recognised as conscientious and straight forward officer—a man who favours no one—and does what he thinks is right.
March 12 1903
Senior Constable Ferris has been gazetted Inspector of Weights and Measures for the Gulgong District. A person found using incorrect weights and measures is liable to a heavy penalty.
April 26 1903
Senior Constable Ferris has been appointed a temporary bailiff in place of Mr JB Clarke
Constable McRae has been promoted to the position of first-class constable.
June16 1918
Senior Sergeant J Blanchfield of Parkes Police Station has been promoted to Inspector at Walgett, he is the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs C Harris of Gulgong, he was once stationed here.
August 13 1918
A farewell was held at the Court House for Mr MJ Mahon PM who has been promoted to Wagga. Present Messrs JJ Dowd and RS Adams, solicitors, Messrs CE Hilton, HD Richards, WG Gibbs, CJ Martin and G Rush JP’s and Sergeant Charles James Watts.
Mr Hugh Malone has been appointed as the Police Magistrate at Gulgong—he will be remembered by old timers as being attached to the staff of the local Post Office 30 years ago—he had been in Orange for the past 2 years
October 15, 1918
Mr. C Bleechmore son of Mrs Bleechmore of this town has resigned from the police force in order to enlist.
First Class Constable Wilson of the Gulgong Station is laid up at Condobolin where he went of leave
November 26, 1918
Tenders are called for repairs and painting of the Gulgong Police Station Sergeant’s Quarters. Specifications from the Gulgong Court House.
January 14, 1919
First-class Constable Wilson who has been absent from Gulgong on sick leave for the past four months resumed duties last Thursday.
May 13 1919
Memoriam—BLEECHMORE W. A. who died at the Police Station, Gulgong on May 16 1917, aged 48—inserted by his wife and children.
July 1, 1919
First Class Constable Wilson is spending his annual leave with his parents at Condobolin.