Photograph (police car)

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From the Collection of Victoria Police Museum Mezzanine Level World Trade Centre Siddeley Street Docklands Victoria

Description: 1939 Ford Mercury with John Nolan, A. Coventry, W. Crowley, G. Cracknell and J O'Connor inside vehicle
Size: 20.2 x 25.4
Object Registration: VPM7864
Keywords: police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; ford mercury car; nolan, john; coventry, allan herbert; crowley, william desmond; cracknell, garth younghusband; o'connor, john
Made By: Kodak
Inscriptions & Markings: 1939 Mercury 244-45. L to R. John Nolan, Porter, Comm. Travellers Club; Const A. Coventry 9320; Const W. Crowley 9315; Const G. Cracknell, Driver; I/C J. O'Connor 9186
Last updated: 3 Mar 2017 at 10:09AM

Record of Conduct and Service (Herbert Oscar Ritter)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 29/08/1912; Resigned August 1914; Re-appointed 19/01/191; Retired 30/06/1946 WW1 service: Enlisted 20 August 1914; Highest rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Regiment: 6th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned 3 March 1916; Medals: 1914/1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Reuben Pierce Penna)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 03/04/1911; Discharged 08/09/1914; Re-appointed 04/01/1922; Died 24/11/1923 from injuries received when hit by a tram WW1 service: Enlisted 7 September 1914; Highest rank: Captain; Regiment: Australian Provost Corps; Fate: Discharged 3 January 1920; Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Taylor Pawley)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Enlisted 18/04/1912; Discharged 18/08/1914; Re-instated 29/09/1916; Retired 29/11/1951; Highest rank: Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted 18 August 1914; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 7th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 19 March 1916; Medals: 1914/1915 Star, British War and Victoria Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Pape)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 29/05/1913; Discharged 19/08/1914; Re-instated 17/02/1916; Resigned 14/08/1923 WW1 service: Enlisted 19 August 1914; Highest rank: Gunner; Regiment: 2nd Australian Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 29 August 1915; Medals: 1914/1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Herbert Leslie Newland)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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Historical information

When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 01/11/1912; Discharged 31/08/1914; Re-appointed 01/04/1919; Retired 07/08/1948; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 1 September 1914; Highest rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: 1st Australian Divisional Artillery; Fate: Returned to Australia 23 October 1918; Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Joseph Leo Nelms)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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Historical information

When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 27/05/1914; Discharged 08/02/1915; Re-appointed 04/07/1919; Discharged 02/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 10 February 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 22nd Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 19 February 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Stanley Robert Mudie)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 01/12/1910; Leave of absence October 1916; Resumed duties 01/04/1919; Retired 17/06/1950; Highest rank: Inspecting Superintendent WW1 service: Enlisted 19 October 1916; Highest rank: Driver; Regiment: 4th Australian Divisional Train; Fate: Returned to Australia 2 January 1919; Medals: 1914/1915 Star, British War and Victoria Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Phillip O'Neill)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 7/05/1907; Leave of absence September 1916; Resumed 16 September 1918; Discharged 3/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 1 September1916; Highest rank: Lance Corporal; Regiment: Australian Veterinary Hospital; Fate: Returned to Australia 6 June 1918; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Thomas O'Donnell)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 28/09/1911; Leave grated 16/09/1915; Returned to duty 1/09/1919; Discharged 2/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 7 September 1915; Highest rank: Sapper; Regiment: 5th Field Company, Australian Engineers; Fate: Returned to Australia 1 July 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Peter Adam Milne)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 5/01/1904; Granted leaved of absence 2/05/1916; Resumed duties 15/07/1919; Retired 30/10/1934 WW1 service: Enlisted 3 May 1916; Highest rank: Acting Sergeant; Regiment: 6th Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 10 April 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star; British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Thomas William Miles)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 12/05/1903; Granted leave of absence 23/09/1915; Resumed duties 18/10/1919; Discharged 29/11/1929 due to ill health WW1 service: Enlisted 24 September 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 23rd Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 11 May 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Hector Norman Ross McDonald)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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Historical information

When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 4/03/1910; Granted leave of absence 10/08/1915; Resumed duties 10/09/1919; Retired 5/07/1946; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 1 May 1916; Highest rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Regiment: 39th Battalion, D Company; Fate: Returned to Australia 27 May 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Mentioned in Despatches by General D. Haig

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Record of Conduct and Service (Frederick Leslie McDonald)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 22/08/1913; Discharged 19/08/1914; Re-appointed 24/03/1919; Discharged 1/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 20 August 1914; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 6th Battalion, G Company; Fate: Returned to Australia 9 December 1918; Medals: 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Joseph McCulloch)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police Service: Joined 5/09/1899; Took leave of absence May 1916; Resumed duties1/09/1919; Retired 7/11/1932; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 8 May 1916; Highest rank: Gunner: Regiment: 10th Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 12 May 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Frederick John McCasker)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 28/12/1911; Took leave of absence February 1916; Resumed duties 1/11/1917; Discharged 2/11/1923 (Police Strike); Received Valour Badge WW1 service: Enlisted 28 February 1916; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 3rd Pioneer Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 27 July 1917; Medals: 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Angus Mathieson)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 27/08/1914; Took leave of absence February 2018; Resumed duties 9/05/1918; Discharged 2/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 5 February 1918; Found medically unfit and discharged after 142 days of military service

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Record of Conduct and Service (Frederick James Lawton)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 10/10/1906; Discharged 25/09/1914; Did not rejoin Victoria Police WW1 service: Enlisted 25 September 1914; Highest rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: 14th Australian Army Service Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 23 October 1918: Medals: 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (William James Hollow)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 28/12/1911; Took leave of absence July 1915; Rejoined 1/09/1918; Retired 3/02/1945; Highest rank: First constable WW1 service: Enlisted 7 July 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 2nd Australian Tunnelling Company; Fate: Returned to Australia 6 July 1918; Medals: 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Charles Highland)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police Service: Joined 15/02/1906; Took leave of absence July 1915; Resumed duties 22/03/1920; Retired 12/04/1938; Highest rank: Senior constable WW1 service: Enlisted 20 July 1915; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: Australian Army Provost Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 20 February 1920; Medals: 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (James Martin)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

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When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country. Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 29/05/1913; Discharged 19/08/1915; Re-joined 8/08/1916; Retired 23/11/1939 WW1 service: Enlisted in 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, British Imperial Force; Highest rank: Lance Sergeant; Fate: Returned to Australia: August (?) 1916

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