Calendar of 150th events
Police around the state will be participating in a number of local and regional events to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Policing in NSW. Contact us to let us know of an event that might be of interest to our 150th anniversary.
Date |
Details |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 8 February 2012 |
Charity Cricket Match Central Metropolitan Region Local Area |
| Thursday 1 March 2012 |
Memorial ceremony - Cowra The memorial ceremony will honour Senior Sergeant Andrew Sutherland who was shot by two offenders at Daniel Doran's hut, Binnie Creek on the 1 May 1872. A plaque will be unveiled in memory of Senior Sergeant Sutherland in the front garden of Cowra Police station and a morning tea will be held at the RSL club afterwards. |
| Thursday 1 March 2012 |
The Sea of Blue March To download the Sea Of Blue March Poster click here. March and parade from The Rocks down George Street Sydney, followed by a Civic Reception at Town Hall. |
| Sunday 11 March 2012 | Officers from the Eastern Beaches Local Area Command will attend the Spot Festival in Randwick, with crime prevention information and a 150th Anniversary historic display. |
| Sunday 25 March 2012 | Officers from the Eastern Beaches Local Area Command will attend the Rescue Base Open Day in La Perouse with crime prevention information and a 150th Anniversary historic display. |
| Sunday 24 March - Sunday 8 April 2012 |
Police Games Commemorative 150th year medal will be |
| Sunday 1 April 2012 |
Police Expo To download the Police Expo Poster click here The expo at Darling Harbour will showcase Police capability displays from a number of Commands including the mounted police, Public Order and Riot Squad and the Marine Area Command. Opening hours will be 10am to 4pm. |
| Wednesday 4 April 2012 |
75th Anniversary of PCYC Events to be held throughout the state to |
| Thursday 5 to Wednesday 18 April 2012 |
Royal Easter Show exhibit A Police Spectacular exhibit will be held at the Royal Easter Show in Homebush. |
| Saturday 21 April 2012- Sunday 22 April 2012 |
Barwon Local Area Command 150th Anniversary celebrations Barwon Local Area Command will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Service with a large street parade at Narrabri on 21 April. A Police Expo will be hosted at the Narrabri Museum and old gaol over the two days and will include a range of entertainment. Coinciding with the two days of events will be a Barwon Local Area Command police reunion, with both present and retired officers invited to attend and be involved in the celebrations. |
| Wednesday 25 April 2012 |
Anzac Day Parade Commissioner Scipione will lead the police marching contingent, with the Police banner and armed escort, at the 2012 Anzac Day parade. |
| Friday 27 to Sunday 29 April 2012 |
Western Region celebrations A 150 Years of Policing celebration will be held in Western NSW, the weekend will feature police transport of past and present, an art show and a display of historical memorabilia. |
| Friday 4 May 2012 | Charity Golf Day to be held at Randwick Golf Club |
| Friday 4 May 2012 |
State Crime Command 150th Anniversary cocktail party State Crime Command will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Service with a cocktail party at Government House at Parramatta. Part of the ticket sales will go towards a nominated police charity. |
| 12 May 2012 to 7 October 2012 |
Exhibit at the Justice and Police Museum A150 Years of Policing exhibit will be held at the Justice and Police Museum, Sydney. |
| Saturday 26 May 2012 | More than sixty Blacktown, Mt Druitt and Quakers Hill police officers will march at the Blacktown Festival. The march will be followed by a presentation to the Mayor in recognition of the policing services in the area. |
| Monday 28 May 2012 |
50 year reunion of Centenary Class 91A 50 year reunion of the Centenary Class 91A will be held from 6.30pm at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay. The 28 May is significant as it was the day these officers first attended their training at the Police Academy in Redfern in 1962. |
| Saturday 2 June 2012 |
Mt Druitt Police Charity Ball Mt Druitt Police will host a charity ball proudly |
| July 2012 |
150 Years of Policing book A book about the 150 years of policing in NSW, by author Patrick Lindsay, is scheduled for publication in mid 2012. |
| Saturday 21 July 2012 |
NSW Mounted Police Open Day NSW Mounted Police will hold an Open Day on Saturday 21st July as part of the NSW Police Force’s 150th celebrations. |
| Saturday 22 September 2012 | Blue Ribbon Police Legacy Ball |
| Saturday 29 September 2012 |
National Police Remembrance day This solemn event, held in the Domain, will finish the formal commemorations of the 150th Anniversary of policing in NSW. |
| Saturday 17 November 2012 |
'Blue and White Charity Ball' 150th Anniversary ball will be held at |