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 (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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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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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 27/08/1914; 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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Record of Conduct and Service (William Marchbank)

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 7/11/1910; Re-joined 1/05/191; Granted leave of absence 20/07/1915; Returned to duty 15/09/1919; Died at the police hospital 19/07/1941; Highest rank: Senior constable WW1 service: Enlisted: 8 July 1915; Highest rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: 32nd Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 3 July 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Richard Armstrong Hope)

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 17/04/1917; Re-joined 19/06/1917; Retired 19/08/1940; Highest rank: Senior constable WW1 service: Enlisted :April 1917; Discharged on personal grounds for family reasons:June 1917

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Record of Conduct and Service (Edward Harrison)

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 3/08/1907; Discharged 7/07/1915 WW1 service: Enlisted: 12 July 1915; Highest rank: Private: Regiment: 24th Battalion; Fate: Died of wounds, France, 13 March 1917

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Record of Conduct and Service (Abraham Harrington)

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 8/02/1915; Re-appointed 18/04/1918; Discharged for medical reasons 11/07/1929 WW1 service: Enlisted 11 July 1915; Highest rank: Captain; Regiment: 14th Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 10 Jan 1918; Medals: 1914/1915 Star; British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Leslie Hall)

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 30/01/1913; Resigned 9/06/1917; Resumed duties 19/03/1919; Superannuated out 16/08/1941 by the Police Medical Board WW1 service: 8 June 1917; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 7th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement; Returned to Australia: 24 Dec 1918;

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Record of Conduct and Service (Thomas Clinton Gunn)

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 30/09/1909; Resigned 3/07/1915; Reinstated 18/08/1919; Resigned 18/02/1942; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted: 28 June1915; Highest rank: Corporal; Regiment: 4th Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 15 May 1919; Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Caryl Fulton)

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 26/11/1913; Discharged 6/07/1915; Re-appointed 14/01/1920; Discharged 3/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 30 July 1915; Highest rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: 14th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 23 Sep 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Hamlyn Fletcher)

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 28/10/1914; Granted leave of absence 8/10/1916; Resumed duties 5/06/1919; Resigned 22/02/1929 WW1 service: Enlisted: 3 October 1916; Highest rank: Private/2nd Air Mechanic; Regiment: Australian Flying Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 4 March 1919;

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Record of Conduct and Service (Walter Francis Evans)

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 29/06/1911; Discharged 17/09/1914; Re-appointed 23/05/1924; Resigned 1/10/1930 WW1 service: Enlisted: 17 July 1914; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 3rd Light House Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 25 Sep 1919; Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Walter Francis Elliget)

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 29/09/1911; Resigned August 1915; Rejoined July (?) 1919; Resigned 21/09/1940 WW1 service: Enlisted 2 August 1915; Highest rank:Corporal; Regiment: Australian Provost Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 1 April 1919

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