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 (Charles Gavan Duffy)

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 10/06/1908; Resigned Feb 1917; Re-joined September 1919; Retired 7 March 1947; Highest rank: Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted: 20 March 1917; Highest rank: Driver; Regiment: Mechanical Transport Reinforcements; Fate: Returned to Australia 8 September 1919.

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Record of Conduct and Service (Arthur John Donaldson)

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 24/02/1910; Resigned 16/05/1916; Re-joined 14/08/1919; Retired 14/04/1948; Highest rank: Sergeant First Class WW1 service: Enlisted 16 May 1916; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 21st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement; Fate: Returned to Australia 8 May 1919; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Gerald James Davern)

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 24/06/1912; Discharged 6/07/1916; Re-joined: 17/03/1919; Retired 20/11/1950; Highest rank: Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted 30 June 1915; Highest rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Regiment: 29th Battalion, Headquarters Staff; Fate: Returned to Australia 9 December 1918; Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Sydney Ronald Crole)

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 21/11/1913; Granted extended leave of absence 12/07/1915; Re-joined 10/05/1918; Retired 1/08/1946 WW1 service: Enlisted: 6 July 1915; Highest rank:Gunner; Regiment: 3rd Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 11 January 1919; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Henry Francis Crisfield)

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 3/03/1902; Leave of absence 13/09/1915; Re-joined 1/07/1918; Retired: 13/09/1937; Highest rank: Sub-inspector.

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Record of Conduct and Service (Joseph Considine)

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 20/08/1897; Leave of absence March 1916; Re-joined 26/10/1917; Highest rank: Superintendent WW1 service: Enlisted: 22 Feb 1916; Highest rank: Lance Corporal: Regiment: 39th Battalion, D Company; Fate: Returned to Australia 22 July 1917; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Richard James Clinnick)

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 7/02/1902; Leave of absence August 1915; Re-joined 18/05/1919; Retired 3/12/1931 WW1 service: Enlisted: 16 August 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 8th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement; Fate: Returned to Australia: 20 Nov 1919; Medals: Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Richard Chamberlain)

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 3/02/1899; Granted leave without pay 1/09/1917; Re-joined 17/03/1919; Retired 3/08/1936; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 31 August 1917; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment; Fate: Returned to Australia 14 March 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Cassidy)

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; Granted leave without pay: 08/02/1916; Resumed duties 17/03/1919; Retired 4/09/1946; Highest rank: Sub-Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted 25th February 1916; Highest rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: 3rd Pioneer Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 30 June 1918

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Record of Conduct and Service (Roderick MacLennan Campbell)

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 28/03/1912; Resigned 30/06/1915; Re-joined 23/06/1919; Retired 4/09/1946; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 6 July 1915; Highest rank: sergeant; Regiment: 24th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 9 March 1919; Medals: Military Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (George Ernest Bunting)

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 2/03/1903; Leave of absence (?): November 1916; Rejoined 15/04/1919 WW1 service: Enlisted 6 November 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 37th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 9 December 1918; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Thomas Brough)

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: 23/05/1902; Leave of absence (?): January 1916; Resumed duties : 1/07/1919; Resigned 12/11/1930 WW1 service: Enlisted 10 January 1916; Highest rank: Regimental Sergeant Major; Regiment: 39th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 23 March 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Richard Prior Brennan)

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 11/05/1904; transferred to the Defence Department for duty with the AIF 17/03/1916; Resumed duties March 1920; Discharged 14/04/1929 WW1 service: Transferred to AIF 17/03/1916; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: Australian Army Provost Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia: February 1920; Medals: Meritorious Service Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (David Gordon Black)

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 20/07/1908; Resigned May 1917?; Rejoined October 1919?; Retired 4/08/1941 WW1 service: Enlisted 5 June 1917; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: Army Medical Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 24 July 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Thomas Henry Batt)

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 21/05/1914; Discharged 19/08/1914; Reinstated 12/08/1919; Retired: 14/05/1940; Highest rank: Senior Constable WW1 service: Enlisted in the British Army as an Imperial Reservist August 1914; Highest rank: Major; Regiment: 1st Leicestershire Regiment; Fate: Returned to Australia July 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Edwin Leslie Bassett)

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 12/07/1912; Took leave: February 1916; Resumed duty 5/11/1919; Retired 20/03/1942 WW1 service: Enlisted 26 January 1916; Highest rank: Gunner; Regiment: Field Artillery Brigade 4, Reinforcement 7; Fate: returned to Australia 22 August 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Alfred Barrett)

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; Granted leave of absence 1/06/1916; Resumed duties 1/07/1919; Retired 6/01/1950; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 31 May 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 13th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement; Fate: returned to Australia: 5 April 1919; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Thomas James Ballantyne)

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 24/02/1910; Discharged 20/08/1914; Reappointed 2/02/1920; Discharged as unfit 2/11/1940 WW1 service: Enlisted 19 August 1914; Highest rank: Second Lieutenant; Regiment: 5th Division Artillery; Fate: returned to Australia 30 January 1918; Medals: 1914/1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Walter John King Potton)

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 11/1109/1903; Discharged 30/04/1916; Re-joined 1/04/1920; Resigned 8/04/1922 WW1 service: Enlisted: 2 May 1916; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 10th Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: returned to Australia 15 June 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Musgrave Moulton)

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 14/06/1897; Granted leave of absence 10/10/1916; Re-joined 14/07/1919; Resigned 7/12/1925; Highest rank: Sergeant, 2nd class WW1 service: Enlisted: 9 December 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 60th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement; Fate: returned to Australia 12 April 1919

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