On this day
Constable (Tech Officer Gr1)
James P BROWNING
YEAR OF DEATH
20 November 1979
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Killed in a traffic incident at Bardon.
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
20 November 1979
Queensland
Killed in a traffic incident at Bardon.
On this day
20 November 1913
Queensland
Died while lost on patrol between Dungmabulla and Laglan Stations near Aramac.
On this day
20 November 1868
Victoria
About 2.30 p.m. Friday 20 November 1868 Sergeant Hull came upon Constable Martin Conway and Constable Michael Flanagan arguing outside the police barracks at Hamilton. Flanagan had been dismissed from the Force that day for persistent drunkenness and blamed his colleagues for the loss of his job. Hull spoke to Flanagan for a short time after which the disgruntled Constable stormed off to his quarters then returned almost immediately with his service revolver. He raised the weapon and shot Sergeant Hull twice. Conway who had been standing nearby grappled with Flanagan and was able to subdue him with the assistance of another member. Hull died half an hour later and Flanagan was charged with his murder. He was convicted the following March sentenced to death and was hanged at Melbourne Gaol on the morning of 31 March 1869. As a final privilege he was allowed to go to the gallows in his Mounted Constables’ uniform.
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 2024, services will be held on Friday 27th September.
Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held on 27 September, or click here for more information.
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