Ross McDONALD

Rejoinee

AKA Mike McColl  ( See note below )  

* Nickname:  Roscoe

Late of  ? 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

Service 1:  NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  146

This Class did NOT have a March Out due to Redfern Parade Ground being flooded.  They all crammed into a Class room to be Sworn In.

New South Wales Police Force

Service 1:  Regd. #  16883

Service 1:  Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 January 1975 ( aged 25 years, 11 months, 21 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 10 March 1975 ( aged 26 years, 1 month, 2 days )

Constable – appointed 10 March 1976

Constable 1st Class – appointed 10 March 1980

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 10 March 1984

Service 1:  Final Rank: =  Senior Constable

Service 1:  Stations:  ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Court & Prisoner Security Duties ) – Resignation

Service 1:  Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 29 January 1975   to   ? ? c1984? = 8 years,

Service 1:  Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 29 January 1975   to     ? ? c1984?  = 8 years,  Service

Service 1:  Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Service 1:  Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

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Service 2:  NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  249 – 251?

New South Wales Police Force

Service 2:    Regd. #  28116

Service 2:  Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ?? August 1992 ( aged  years,  months,  days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ?  1992 ( aged   years,   month,   days )

Constable – appointed 10 March 1976

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Service 2:  Final Rank: =  ?

Service 2:  Stations:  Marrickville ( GDs ) – Resignation

Service 2:  Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: ? August 1992   to  10 June 1994 ( Resigned – Ill health ) = 2 years,

Service 2:  Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? August 1992   to   10 June 1994   = 2 years,  Service

Service 2:  Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Service 2:  Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Total time in NSWPF:  10 years, ? months, ? days Service

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Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Tuesday 8 February 1949 

Died on:  Tuesday 21 May 2024 around 10am

Age:  75 years, 3 months, 13 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:  Friday 31 May 2024 @ 12.30pm

Funeral location:  Forest Lawn Memorial Park ( South Chapel ), Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

There will be NO Formal Police involvement at the Memorial Service although all former colleagues and friends are invited to attend.

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at:  Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2024 )

ROSS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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March 1980 : Liverpool Police Officer – Constable Ross. McDonald was promoted to the rank of Constable 1/c., while working Court and Prisoner Security Duties at the Liverpool District Court. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 3/1975 at the Police Academy, Redfern. He was promoted to the rank of Senior Constable in 3/1984.

He also worked at the Campbelltown Community Radio now known as ‘Sounds of Macarthur’ on 100.3FM, as a program on-air broadcaster using the alias media name ‘ Mike McColl ‘.

Although working on-air for many years, in the last number of years his program was heard 1pm to 4pm each Saturday ( either via the radio or via the internet ).

He resigned from the Police after 11 years service.

Then in 8/1992, he re-joined the NSW Police and was stationed at Marrickville on General Duties.

Not sure when he resigned on this occasion due to ill health, but continued his radio career at 100.3FM, until the past few weeks due to ill health.

Source:  Joe Stanioch, NSWPF #

Dear listeners,

It is with a heavy heart that I must share the sad news of the passing of our beloved colleague, Mike McColl, from the Saturday afternoon program “The Mike McColl Show.” This morning, Mike left us after battling an illness for several years.

Despite his health challenges, Mike remained dedicated to entertaining his listeners every Saturday. He cherished each and every one of you, and in return, he was adored by many. His passion for his work and his love for all of you were truly remarkable.

During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family and loved ones. We understand the pain they must be feeling, and we offer our deepest condolences and support.

Mike, you will be greatly missed. Your presence on the airwaves brought joy and laughter to countless lives. Your legacy will forever be remembered, and your spirit will continue to inspire us.

Rest in peace, dear friend. #RIP

Sincerely,

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* Story behind any Nickname: Roscoe – play on Christian name.   Mike McCOLL was so that the ‘bosses’ at the time, within the NSWPF, didn’t know it was Ross as we ( Police ) couldn’t have secondary employment back in those days – paid or voluntarily.

When Ross was going for his interview for a radio station, he didn’t know what to call himself – as he couldn’t / didn’t want to use his real name.

He thought that because he would be in front of a Microphone, he would call himself Mike.  But he still didn’t have a surname and as he was walking towards his interview, he spotted a truck drive past with the company name of McColl – so he then became Mike McCOLL.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
23 May 2024

Updated 31 May 2024 with Live Stream video and further information re the name Mike McCOLL.