William SUTHERLAND
AKA ?
Late of Glebe, NSW
Cousin to Constable David SUTHERLAND, NSWPF ‘Q’ 5460
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern / Police Training College – Penrith Class # ? ? ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????
Service: From ? ? ? to 29 July 1901 = 19 years Service ? ? ?
Rank: Commenced Training at / as ? Police Academy on ? ? ?
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, The Glebe ( 2 Division ) – Death
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Monday 29 July 1901
Age: 47
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ? – some 15 months prior to death
Funeral date: Wednesday 31 July 1901
Funeral location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW
Grave location: Presbyterian Section 5C, Grave 4831

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2021 )
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Truth (Sydney, NSW : 1894 – 1954),
Sunday 4 August 1901, page 1
The death of Senior-constable William Sutherland, of the Glebe Police Station, on Monday, recalls the tragic death of his brother, also a constable, in June, 1889.
He was on duty at Macleay-street, Potts Point, when he saw a man jump over the fence of Mr. Bundle’s residence, Pomeroy.
He challenged him ; a scuffle ensued, and Sutherland was mortally wounded with a revolver shot.
A Victorian criminal, James Morrison, was executed for the murder.
04 Aug 1901 – THE CRITIC. – Trove
Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931),
Tuesday 30 July 1901, page 6
DEATH OF A CONSTABLE.
Senior-constable William Sutherland, who for the past nineteen years has been connected with the police in No. 2 division, at the Glebe, died yesterday at his residence in Talfourd street, Glebe.
The deceased was about 45 years of age, and leaves a widow and family.
He had been ill for about fifteen months, and had been off duty for that time.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon, at Rookwood.
30 Jul 1901 – DEATH OF A CONSTABLE. – Trove
Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 – 1909),
Tuesday 30 July 1901, page 6
Death of a police officer
Senior-constable William Sutherland died at his residence, Glebe, early yesterday.
The deceased officer, who was attached to No. 2 division, had been in the force for about 19 years.
He had been ailing for the past 15 months.
The funeral takes place on Wednesday afternoon.
30 Jul 1901 – DEATH OF A POLICE-OFFICER. – Trove
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 – 1954),
Tuesday 24 April 1894, page 7
ASSAULT ON A CONSTABLE
William Thompson, 28 a dealer, was at the Central Police Court yesterday sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment with hard labour for having assaulted Constable William Sutherland.
The assault was committed whilst the constable was in the act of conducting the accused to the police station.
24 Apr 1894 – POLICE COURTS. – Trove
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 – 1954),
Wednesday 5 June 1889, page 3
The Murdered Constable.
The Inquest.
SYDNEY, Wednesday.
The inquest on the body of Constable David Sutherland, who was shot by a burglar at Potts Point, was commenced yesterday afternoon.
The prisoner, James Morrison, was in custody, handcuffed.
There was a crowded court.
Morrison is a powerful fellow, 28 years of age, and the mark of a heavy blow over the left eye is still visible.
Constable William Sutherland identified the body as that of his cousin. He was a native of Canterbury, New Zealand. He was a single man. His mother, three sisters, and four brothers were living there.
Medical evidence showed that the bullet severed the main artery of the groin.
Benjamin Backhouse, architect, residing at Potts Point, deposed that he was awakened by the reports of a shot. On hearing the second shot, he also heard cries for help. He then saw a man running away. The man was of similar appearance as prisoner. A fence over which the man scrambled was examined afterwards and showed blood marks.
Further evidence similar to that reported already was also given.
The inquiry is still proceeding.
Melbourne, Wednesday.
The Melbourne police have identified the photograph of James Morrison, who is charged with the murder of Constable Sutherland, as that of a man known to them as Jackson, who has recently done two and a half-years in Victoria for an impudent forgery.
05 Jun 1889 – The Murdered Constable. – Trove
Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931),
Wednesday 21 December 1887, page 5
Alleged Assault by the Police.
Senior-constable Thomas Grice and Constable William Sutherland were summoned in the Central Police Court this morning charged with assaulting John Brunty on the night of the 12th instant.
Plaintiff swore that he was leaving his brother’s public-house on the night in question, when defendant Grice stopped him, and asked what he had under his arm.
The two defendants then seized both his arms, and beat them behind his back, in consequence of which he has not been able to work since.
William Brunty, brother of plaintiff, Patrick Smith, Mrs. Brunty, wife of William Brunty, gave corroborative evidence.
For the defence Thomas Grice, senior-constable of police, stated that on the night in question he, in company with Constable Sutherland, was on duty at the back of the Lady of the Lake Hotel, and met the plaintiff.
Defendant took hold of his arm, and asked him to hand out what he had under his coat, and did not hurt him.
Witness was severely cross-examined by Mr. Levien.
William Sutherland and Mr. F. Wilkinson gave evidence as to the zeal and good conduct of the defendants.
Case dismissed.
21 Dec 1887 – Alleged Assault fey the Police. – Trove
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Cal
14 April 2021
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