On this day
Constable
Allan R CAMBAGE
YEAR OF DEATH
07 June 1969
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Died in a Brisbane hospital from injuries received in a motorcycle incident at Salisbury.
In 2001, it was resolved to establish a National Police Memorial in Canberra.
The Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties since the advent of policing in Australia and to recognise the unique nature of police service and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits.
The $2.4million memorial was jointly funded by the Australian Government (through the Australian Federal Police), State and Territory Police Services and Police Federation of Australia.
The Memorial was completed and dedicated on 29 September 2006 (National Police Remembrance Day). Following the dedication ceremony, a criteria for future inclusion of names on the National Police Memorial was agreed upon together with a National Police Memorial Co-ordination Committee.
On this day
07 June 1969
Queensland
Died in a Brisbane hospital from injuries received in a motorcycle incident at Salisbury.
On this day
07 June 1880
Victoria
About 9.30 p.m. on 7 June 1880 Constable Mallavey commenced wharf patrol duty along the Yarra Bank at Melbourne. It was a dark wet night and about 10.30 p.m. some sailors heard a cry from the water. A search was commenced and at 10.50 p.m. it was discovered that Mallavey was missing. His body was located floating in the river early the next morning. It was later deduced that Mallavey had tripped in a hole in the wharf planking and fallen into the water.
On this day
07 June 1864
Victoria
At 9 a.m. 2 June 1864 Constable Hanson assisted a doctor to carry out a post-mortem at Scarsdale. The doctor noticed Hanson had a cut on his skin and told him to take care. That same night the Constable slept restlessly and suffered from pain in his throat and head. The following day he developed a fever. He died on 7 June 1864 and the verdict at his inquest was that he had died from ‘absorption of matter into his system’ whilst assisting at the post-mortem.
On this day
07 June 1861
South Australia
Inspector Reid was accidentally killed at Port McDonnell.
Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year.
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National Police Remembrance Day is an annually recognised on 29th September.
Please note for 2025, services will be held on Monday 29th September.
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The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps