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
Historical information: Wireless Patrol crews often visited the Commercial Travellers Association building in Flinders Street.
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: 22 Feb 2019 at 2:07PM

Record of Conduct and Service (Leslie Moore Vincent)

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 2/03/1903; Granted leave without pay 1/09/1916; Resumed duties 6/08/1919; Retired 23/01/1941; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 5 May 1916; Highest rank: Lance Sergeant; Regiment: 3rd Australian Divisional Ammunition Column; Fate: Returned to Australia 8 May 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Peter Thompson)

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: 27/05/1909; Granted leave of absence: August 1916; Re-joined ca. December 1919; Resigned 22/01/1923 WW1 service: Enlisted 7 September 1916; Highest rank: Private: Regiment: 13th Light Horse Regiment and 5th Field Artillery Brigade; 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 (Charles Alfred Taylor)

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: 28/10/1908; Granted leave without pay: 5/05/1917; Re-joined: 1/10/1919; Retired: 8/02/1946; Highest rank: Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted: 10 May 1917; Highest rank: Corporal; Regiment: 38th Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 4 July 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Robert William Stynes)

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: 17/12/1914; Leave of absence: February 1916; Resumed duties: July 1919; Retired: 20/07/1949; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 1 March 1916; Highest rank: Private: Regiment: 3rd Pioneer Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia; Medals: 1914-1915 Star; British War and Victory medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Harold Campbell Stearnes)

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; Leave of absence December 1915; Resumed duties September 1918; Retired 23/09/1944 WW1 service: Enlisted 16 December 1915; Highest rank: Corporal; Regiment: 39th Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 24 January 1918; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Charles Henry Stanbury)

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 extended leave: 27/06/1915; Resumed duties 30/10/1919; Highest rank: Sergeant; Retired 14/09/1947 WW1 service: Enlisted 19 July 1915; Highest rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: 8th Light Horse Regiment; Fate: Returned to Australia 17 July 1919; Medals: Military Medal for bravery in the field; 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Stanley James Speed)

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; Leave of absence August 1915; Re-joined 29 July 1919; Retired 22/07/1945 WW1 service: Enlisted 3 August 1915; Highest rank: Lance Corporal; Regiment: 4th Division Traffic Control; Fate: Returned to Australia 23 March 1919; Medals: Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

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Record of Conduct and Service (David Leslie Snowdon)

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; Leave of absence: August 1915; Resumed duties 12/11/1919; Retired 10/06/1948 WW1 service: Enlisted : 3 August 1915; Highest rank: Driver; Regiment: Australian Provost Corp; Fate: Returned to Australia 2 August 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Charles Hartop Smith)

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; Leave of absence Sep 1914; Re-appointed 14/05/1919; Retired 16/01/1940 WW1 service: Recalled by British authorities to serve as a Military Reservist; Regiment: 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment; Fate: Returned to Australia early 1919; Medals: Distinguished Service Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Albert Arthur Russell)

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 October 1915; Resumed duties September 1919; Discharged 1/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 2 October 1915; Highest rank: Gunner; Regiment: 4th Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 3 May 1919; Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Albert George Robinson)

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 22/06/1910; Granted leave of absence 19/01/1915; Resumed duties 10/11/1919; Retired 14/10/1946 WW1 service: Enlisted 11 May 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 7th Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 13 July 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star; British War and Victory medals

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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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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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