John Vivian Endacott (continued)
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Of necessity when a lad on the farm and to make a policeman's wages go further,
John Endacott grew vegetables. Corn, pumpkin and rhubarb were among his 'specialties'.
John Endacott did not own a car for much of his life; it was just too expensive.
This photograph shows his car (possibly an Austin A40) outside his home
at 11 Belmore St., North Parramatta, taken about 1956 or 57.
As a lad raised on a farm, John had to know how to shear a sheep by hand with early 20th century implements. In this photograph taken in November 1954, he demonstrated his skill for his son-in-law Dan Cleary at Merrie Hill, Kellyville. In the early 21st century, this spot is very close to the bend in Trinity Avenue, Kellyville which runs off President Road. The electricity/telegraph poles along President Road can be seen in the background. On such a day two or three years later, helping out with the animals at Merrie Hill, John developed a severe headache and illness.
The illness was diagnosed as an inoperable brain tumour. The policeman had worked since the age of 21, always honest, never rich, looking forward to retirement with his wife Addie. Eighteen months short of retirement, on 1 April 1958, John Endacott died in the police medical unit of Prince Henry Hospital, at Little Bay in Sydney.
John was father of four children
- Peter John Endacott (married Myrleen Marian Murray)
- Pauline Barbara Endacott (married Daniel Austin Cleary)
- Margaret Effie Endacott (married Russell Bowman)
- Barbara Anne Endacott (married John Champ)
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INSPECTOR DIES -58
Police Inspector John Vivian Endacott (58), of Belmore St., Parramatta, died at Prince Henry Hospital last week.
Inspector Endacott was officer in charge of No. 9 Police Division, stationed at Burwood at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Pauline (Mrs. Cleary, Kellyville), Margaret (Mrs. Bowman, Dee Why), and Barbara, and one son, Peter.
Mr Endacott joined the police force in May, 1921.
He served with distinction in the South Western districts before he was transferred to Parramatta as station sergeant in 1936.
In 1948 he was again promoted and posted for duty at Liverpool, later serving at Auburn, Burwood, Hornsby and the City.
Commended
While stationed at Parramatta he was commended for services rendered during the disastrous bush fires at the Blue Mountains.
He was also the holder of the long service medal and good conduct medal.
Early in 1950 Mr. Endacott resumed duty at Parramatta where in 1953 he was again promoted from sergeant first class to inspector.
Eighteen months ago Mr. Endacott assumed control of No. 9 Division.
Police officials and members of the general public who were associated with Inspector Endacott last week paid tribute to his ability as an inspector.
"The force has lost one of its most respected and efficient officers," one police spokesman at Burwood said.
Representatives from every metropolitan and city police divisions attended the police funeral from St. Patricks's Church, Parramatta to the Catholic North Rocks Cemetery.
