Col George Braithwaite PHILLIPS [16679]

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COLONEL GEORGE BRAITHWAITE PHILLIPS, J.P.
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE.
WESTERN Australia contains no better known military figure than that of Colonel Phillips. Associated with the Civil Service in the colony since 1851, he has been actively before the public for nearly the whole of that period. For many years his attention was devoted to his work in the Colonial Secretary's office, and at different times he has performed all the duties attendant on the Colonial Secretaryship, with a seat in the Executive Council. Then he was a most active member of the local volunteers, and held the position of Commandant of the Western Australian Military Forces. He entered the ranks as a private, and rose to the highest appointment in the gift of the military authorities for this colony. Subsequently he took up the duties of Commissioner of Police.

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Photo byGreenham & Evans.
COLONEL G.B. PHILLIPS, J.P.
George Braithwaite Phillips was born in Perth in 1836, and is the son of John Randell Phillips, a pioneer of 1831. The latter gentleman came to the colony to take up land, but, subsequently changing his mind, he entered the Public Service. In 1853 the pioneer died; his son, Colonel Phillips, has well maintained the dignity of his name. As a boy, Colonel Phillips was educated at Albany, but leaving a public school at the age of thirteen years he enjoyed the joint tuition of his father and a private tutor. In 1851 he became a clerk, on probation, and without pay, in the Colonial Secretary's Office, Perth, and in March, 1852, he obtained a place on the permanent staff as third clerk. The Public Service was then but a limited affair, and Colonel Phillips has witnessed the growth of the present extensive system. Of a somewhat adventurous dispositon, he was chosen by the Government in 1854 for important work. It had been arranged, when Surveyor Robert Austin started on his exploration of north-west country, that a vessel should be sent to Sharks Bay with stores to meet him when part of his journey was completed. The young clerk in the Colonial Secretary's office was placed in charge of these stores, and though but eighteen years old he proceeded to the place of meeting. After remaining in that then inhospitable locality for several months, instead of, as was expected, a few weeks, vainly waiting for the exploring expedition, he was compelled to return to Perth. The explorers had failed to penetrate the dense thickets and miserable small bush which for many miles surrounded Sharks Bay. At Perth, Colonel Phillips attended to his work, and in 1856 was appointed second clerk in the Colonial Secretary's office. Combined with these duties, he was engaged in the capacity of confidential clerk to Governor Hampton, and was also Assistant District Registrar of Births, Marriages, and Deaths. Then the confidence in which he was held was shown by the Royal Geographical Society in asking him to take the post of second in command of their expedition, equipped to explore the west coast, under F. T. Gregory. He accepted the flattering offer, but the Governor prevailed upon him to resign, and remain at his post in the Public Service. During the next few years he paid close attention to his work, and his reward came in 1865, when he was gazetted acting chief clerk in his office. In the following year he was permanently raised to the office of chief clerk. With this position he was Registrar General, Registrar of Titles, and Registrar of Deeds in Western Australia. From December, 1872, to July, 1873, he was Acting Colonial Secretary, and from July, 1875, to August, 1877, and January, 1878, to January, 1880, he was Acting Colonial Treasurer, with a seat in the Executive Council, the chief official body in the colony. In 1878 he was gazetted a Justice of the Peace, and in 1880 he was permanently appointed Assistant Colonial Secretary, and in the same year, and also in 1883, acted as Colonial Secretary.

It was in the early seventies that Colonel Phillips first connected himself with the volunteer force. He entered as a private, and proving ready and quick in all matters of drill, and after mastering the regulations and requirements, he was, in 1875, given a commission in the artillery, and later obtained a command. In 1879 he was made a staff officer. On three separate occasions Colonel Phillips has been Acting Commandant of the Western Australian Military Forces. He resigned his staff officership on the appointment of Colonel Angelo as Commandant, but on that gentleman's retirement he was gazetted Acting Commandant. When Colonel Phillimore arrived in the colony he took up the duties, and Colonel Phillips retired as a captain on the Colonial Office list. In 1887 he succeeded Captain Smith as Commissioner of Police, and had, meanwhile, been brought into active service again in the military force. On Colonel Phillimore's retirement he was raised to the rank of Major. Major Pilkington, the aide-de-camp, was then appointed commandant. Thus, with his work as Commissioner of Police, and in the volunteer service, Colonel Phillips had little spare time. In 1880 he was appointed commandant by the Governor, but was subsequently succeeded by Colonel Fleming, an Imperial Officer. Colonel Phillips now retired from the local forces with the rank of Lieut.-Colonel, and devoted his undivided attention to the police forces.

During recent years he has been compelled to exercise all his ingenuity and ability in the control of the Western Australian police. The population has so increased, and so many new and remote communities have been established, that the police forces have had to be augmented. Colonel Phillips proved himself a master in organising ability. Notwithstanding the presence of numerous undesirable characters, who have migrated hither, like old-time bloodthirsty camp followers of victorious armies, to rob those following the victorious march, crime has not increased in proportion to the increase of population. Every centre and district is well served; the Western Australian police are a fine body of men. Colonel Phillips exercises judgment in his appointment of new members to the service, and he has cleverly placed his forces so as to secure effective administration. During his term of office he has had to conduct numerous important criminal cases for the Crown, the histories of which would supply startling matter for novels.

Colonel Phillips has been twice married; in 1869 to the second daughter of Mr. Edward Gustavus Hare, one time Superintendent of Police, and afterwards Government Resident at Albany; and on the second occasion to a daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Burges, "Tipperary," York. Colonel Phillips has a fine military presence. Whether in the Colonial Secretaryship, in the military forces, or in the control of the local police forces, he has acquitted himself with distinction, and is to be reckoned among the large number of local born public men who have placed the colony under debts of gratitude for their public services.

THE COMMISSIONER FOR POLICE. DIED THIS MORNING.
A BRIEF ILLNESS.
It is with extreme regret that we have to record the death of Colonel Phillips, Commissioner for Police, which occurred at about half-past ten o'clock this morning. The sad event was startlingly sudden, for only on Tuesday last Colonel Phillips was engaged with the work of his department at his office. On the following day he was confined to his room, and Dr. Harvey, and subsequently Dr. Saw, were called in. It was found that Colonel Phillips was suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia, and despite all that could be done for the sufferer, he died as stated this morning. Colonel George Braithwaite Phillips was a native of the colony, having been born in Perth in 1836. His father was the late John Randell Phillips, who came to West Australia in 1831, and entered the public service shortly afterwards. Colonel Phillips received the groundwork of his education at the Albany public school, after leaving which he received private tuition. In 1851 he secured a position in the Colonial Secretary's office, five years later he had risen to the post of second clerk, and ten years afterwards he was appointed to the office of chief clerk. At various periods from 1872 to 1880 he was acting Colonial Secretary and Acting Colonial Treasurer with a seat in the Executive Council. In 1880 he was permanently appointed Assistant Colonial Secretary. In the early seventies Colonel Phillips entered the volunteer forces of the colony as a private; in 1875 he was given a commission in the artillery, and in 1879 he was made a staff officer. On three occasions he has been Acting Commandant of the Western Australian Military Forces, and in 1880 he was appointed Commandant. Shortly afterwards, however, he retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and devoted his undivided attention to the police forces. As Commissioner for Police Colonel Phillips has occupied a difficult and responsible office since the influx of population a few years ago, and the ability with which he has met the strain upon the resources of his department has reflected the utmost credit upon him. The deceased gentleman has been twice married, in 1869 to the second daughter of Mr. Edward G. Hare, at one time Superintendent of Police, and afterwards Government Resident at Albany, and on the second occasion to a daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Burges, of "Tipperary" York. His second wife survives him, and he also leaves two daughters.
Ref: The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Monday 26 March 1900

THE LATE COLONEL PHILLIPS. THE FUNERAL.
The remains of the late Colonel George Braithwaite Phillips, commissioner for police, were interred with military honors at the East Perth Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral arrangements were of an elaborate character. The coffin was carried from the deceased's late residence, Yeovil, Adelaide-terrace, by four sergeants of police and four sergeants of the No. 1 Field Battery, and placed on a gun carriage drawn by six horses. The cortege soon afterwards moved off, and, as it did so, it passed through lines of police and artillerymen. Then the solemn procession was formed. An escort of Perth infantrymen, who were also the firing party, led with rifles reversed. Then followed the Headquarters Band and that of the Fremantle Infantry, which played appropriate slow marches, including the Portuguese Hymn and the Dead March in 'Saul.' The gun carriage, with the remains, followed. The coffin, was covered with the Union Jack, and among some of the wreaths were the deceased's gentleman's helmet and arms. The pall-bearers were Sir George Shenton (President of the Legislative Council), Sir James Lee Steere (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly), Sir John Forrest (Premier), Mr. J. B. Roe (sheriff), Mr. George Glyde (chief clerk in the Lands Department), and Mr. James Morrison. The chief mourners, Mrs. George B. Phillips, (widow), Mrs. Sept. Burt, and Miss Burges, followed in a mourning coach, and the others who attended on foot were Mr. Septimus Burt, Q.C., Mr. Oct. Burt, Mr. R. G. Burges, M.L.C., Mr. Arch. E. Burt, Mr. Fred. Burt, Mr. Reginald Burt, and Mr. Cecil Foss. The deceased's charger, led by two officers of police, was next in the procession. The animal was saddled, and in the stirrups were a pair of Wellington boots reversed. The police on foot, to the number of over 120, and who had been drawn from all ranks, followed in double file, and their rear was brought up by Inspectors Drewery and M'Kenna, and Sub-inspectors Hogan, Sellenger, and Back, Detective-inspector Campbell, and ex-Sergeant Buck. The plain-clothes policemen and the members of the criminal investigation branch were also largely represented. The members of the Perth Artillery, Fremantle Artillery and Infantry, and Guildford Infantry came next in that order, and they were followed by several officers of the Fremantle Gaol, Superintendent Lapsley and two officers of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Captain Newland, and the officers who were in command of the various corps. Among the military officers were Colonel Chippindall, the Commandant of the Western Australian forces; Major Campbell, Staff Officer; Major J. Talbot Hobbs, Major Strickland, and Major Hope. Colonel Haynes was also among the officers. This brought to an end the official procession, which was about a quarter of a mile long. The civilians who attended on foot were very numerous. Prominent among these were Mr. F. H. Piesse, Commissioner for Railways ; Mr. H. B. Lefroy, Minister of Mines; Mr. A. Forrest, M.L.A., Mayor of Perth; Mr. Justice Stone; Mr. F. B. North, undersecretary to the Premier; Mr. Alpin Thomson, under-secretary for Railways ; Mr. M. E. Jull, under-secretary for works; Mr. H. J. Saunders, M.L.C.; Mr. L. S. Eliot, under-treasurer; Mr. F. L. Hussey; Mr. R. A. Sholl, Postmaster-General; Mr E. W. Snook, superintendent of telegraphs; Mr. John Longmore, superintendent of charitable institutions ; Mr. Walter Gale, clerk of the Legislative Assembly ; Mr. C. Lee Steere, clerk of the Legislative Council; Mr. F. M. Stone, M.L.C. ; Mr. Le Souef ; Mr. W. E. Cooke, Government astronomer ; Mr. George Leake, M.L. A. ; Dr. E. Black, acting principal medical officer; Mr. C. Y. O'Connor, engineer-in-chief ; Mr. F. Illingworth, M.L.A., Mr. E. C. B. Locke, M.L.A. ; Mr. H. H. Edwards; Mr. Frank Craig; Mr. T. Kelly, chief clerk in the office of the Commissioner for Police; Mr. F. Spencer, auditor-general; Mr. A. F. Bert, Mr. G. Eliot; Mr. H. R. England, manager of the National Bank; Mr. G. E. Clifton; Mr. C. T. Simpson ; Mr. F. A. Moseley, registrar of the Supreme Court; Mr. H. J. Pether; Mr. J. L. Clarke, official receiver; Mr. James Cowan, police magistrate; Mr. H. C. Prinsep ; Mr. A. S. Roe, police magistrate ; and Mr. J. F. Campbell, master of the Mint. Several hundred others followed on foot, and a long line of carriages brought up the end of the mournful procession. The late Commissioner's vehicle and pair were used for the conveyance of wreaths, which were very numerous. Among the carriages which formed part of the cortege was that of the Administrator, who was represented as Administrator by Mr. Harold Wright, private secretary, and as Chief Justice bv Mr. W. K. Ainslee, associate. Mr. G. RandelL M.L.C., the Colonial Secretary, was also among those who drove. On arrival at the cemetery the coffin was borne to the church by officers of the police and the artillery. The first part of the burial service was said in St. Bartholomew's Church, and the remains were subsequently carried to their last resting-place on the eastern-side. in close continguity to the chapel, and at the foot of the grave of the late Bishop Parry. The body was interred in ground occupied by the deceased's first wife, and a daughter who died about six months ago. Bishop Riley officiated at the grave, where he was attended by Dean Goldsmith, and the Revs. D. J. Garland, C. E. Lefroy, F. J. Price. John Ellis, P. J. Davoren, W. Cutts, and Needham. At the conclusion of the service the escort fired three volleys over the grave of the dead officer, and the Headquarters Band played 'It is Well with My Soul.' The scene at the grave, around which the immediate relatives and friends were congregated, was very pathetic, and many eyes were dimmed with tears as the last rites were read. The military arrangements were carried out under the supervision of Major Campbell; while the mortuary details were entrusted to Messrs. Bowra and O'Dea. The coffin was of polished jarrah with heavy black mountings, and it bore the simple inscription - 'George Braithwaite Phillips, died March 25, 1900, aged 64 years. Wreaths were sent by the following :- The officers of the Public Works Department. In spector E. G. Back, Captain and Mrs. Russell, Criminal Investigation Branch. Sub-inspector Connell, non-commissioned officers and constables of the Plantagenet District ; officers, non-commissioned officers, and con- stables of the Metropolitan Police ; Mr. and Mrs. Overend Drewery, the members of Fremantle Police Force, Mr. and Mrs. Foss, Mr. and Mrs. Peet, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Sherwood, Captain and Mrs. Edward Shenton, Miss Best ; Ernest, Vittie, Harry, Nora, and Maity Foss ; Mrs. J. F. Campbell. Mr. Justice Stone and Mrs. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Le Souef, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Hassell and Miss Hassell, the Administrator and Lady Onslow, the Misses Onslow, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Woodward, Police Department (Kalgoorlie district) , Mr. Archibald E. Burt (Mount Malcolm), Dr. and Mrs. Hope, Mrs. P. Kelly, Major and Mrs. J. C. Strickland, the Misses Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Ewins; Archie, Freddie, and Reggie; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Roe, members W.A. Photographic Society, Mrs. Goldsmith, Mrs. Salter, Mrs. S. H. Parker, the Misses Parker, Mr. and Mrs. G. Packer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stone, Mrs. Mathe- son and Leta, Mr. and Mrs. Draper, Bob and Olive, Sir James and Lady Lee Steere, Alice and Mabel, employes Perth Park, employes Government Gardens, Mr. D. Feakes, Mrs. H. M. Cooke, Richard and Mona Burges, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Parker, the Misses Parker, Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Harvey, Chief Inspector and Mrs. Lawrence, the Misses Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hillman, officers of Colonial Secretary's Depart- ment, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craig, Mr. Richard Wynne, Dr. and Mrs. Waylen, the Mayor and councillors city of Perth, Mr. and Mrs. Octavius Burt, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lindley-Cowen, Messrs. F. C. and A. J. and E. Monger, Lady Doyle and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kidson, the girls of the High School, Miss Moore and Miss May Moore, Sub-inspector and Mrs. Hogan, Captain and Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. Marguerite Dore, Joseph Morden, Mrs. and the Misses Lefroy, Mrs. Wittenoom, Miss Sussie Moore, Mrs. Fraser, Agnes Campbell (Guildford), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Steere, Sergeant W. H. Osborn and constables of Swan district, Mr. and the Misses Glyde, Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead, Mrs. Edward Sholl, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Darlot, Major, and Mrs. J. S. Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Munchin, Mr. and Mrs. Septimus Burt, chief office staff Police Department, Perth Licensed Victuallers Association, Sir George Shenton, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lefroy, Mrs. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sholl, the Misses and Miss Rose Burges, Mrs. Cooper and Miss Eliot, the Misses Shenton, Harriet and Kate, Mrs. and the Misses Kay, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kyrle Money, Mr. and Mrs. Hardey and Mrs. George Stone, Mrs. F. H. Green, Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Neville, George Kidson, Department of Lands and Surveys, Mr. A. Y. Glyde, Police Department (Southern Cross), Police Department (Coolgardie), Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Glyde (South Perth), Mrs. Alderson and the Misses Alderson, Police Department (Bunbury), official receiver in bankruptcy, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moseley, the members of the Weld Club, Mr. G. T. Poole, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Percy. The under-secretary of the Premier's Department received telegrams from almost every town in the colony yesterday expressing great regret at the death of Colonel Phillips, and sending messages of condolence to the bereaved widow and children. Mr. North forwarded these as they arrived to Mrs. Phillips. The Premier has forwarded to the printer the following notice to be published in the weekly number of the 'Western Australian Police Gazette,' which is issued to all members of the force: - The Premier (the Minister controlling the Police Department) wishes to express to the members of the police force his profound sorrow at the lamented death of the Commissioner for Police, Lieutenant Colonel G. B. Phillips. The long and valued services of lieutenant-Colonel Phillips in the civil service of Western Australia, extending over nearly half a century, were highly appreciated by the Government, and his high personal character was recognised and esteemed throughout the colony. The example of the late Commissioner both as a loyal and zealous servant of the Crown and as a private citizen may well be followed by members of the civil service of the colony.
(Signed) John Forrest, Premier.
Ref: Trove, The Inquirer and Commercial News Perth, WA : Friday 30 March 1900

THE DEATH OF COLONEL PHILLIPS.
MILITARY FUNERAL.
The last tribute of respect paid yesterday to the remains of the late Colonel Phillips was solemn and imposing in its character, a fitting testimony of appreciation of the work of one who had spent his life time in the service of the public. All classes of the public were represented at the funeral, but the police and the volunteers, with whom the deceased had been most intimately associated, were most prominent. Several thousand people gathered along the route of the procession, and all bared their heads as the gun carriage which bore the coffin passed by. It was a full military funeral, and when the hour fixed for departure arrived the coffin was carried from Yeovil House, Adelaide-terrace, Perth, the late residence of the deceased. by six bearers, consisting of three sergeants of police and three of the Perth Artillery, and placed on the gun carriage. The Union Jack covered the coffin upon which also were laid the sword, helmet, and belt of the deceased officer, and several beautiful wreaths placed there by Mrs. Phillips and her two daughters. The cortege then formed, a company of the Perth Infantry, commanded by Major Strickland, and constituting rifle firing party, being in advance and carrying their arms reversed. Then came the Headquarters Band and the Fremantle Volunteer Band, which immediately preceded the gun carriage, upon which the coffin was resting, the pall bearers being Sir John Forrest, Sir Jas. Lee-Steere, Sir George Shenton, Mr. J. B. Roe, Mr. G. F. Glyde, and Mr. James Morrison. The chief mourners were the widow of the deceased, Mrs. Sep. Burt and Miss Burges, Mr. Sept. Burt, Q.C., Mr. A. S. Burt, Mr. Reginald Burt, Mr. O. Burt, Mr. Fred. Burt, Mr. Cecil Foes, and Mr. R. G. Burges, M.L.C. Immediately behind the mourners followed the deceased's charger, and then came about 120 police on foot, companies of the Perth and Fremantle Artillery, the Guildford Infantry, several warders of the Fremantle Gaol, members of the Fire Brigade, and a great many of the public on foot. Among the carriages was that of His Excellency the Administrator of the Government, containing Mr. J. B. Wright (private secretary to His Excellency) and Mr. Ainslie (the Chief Justice's associate). The Mayor also sent his carriage, with the town clerk (Mr. H. E. Petherick) as his representative. A great many other carriages also followed. When the procession, which proceeded by way of Adelaide-terrace, Bennett-street, and Forrest-avenue. reached the cemetery gates, it was met by His Lordship the Bishop of Perth, Dean Goldsmith, Rev. J. D. Garland (Bishop's chaplain), Rev. C. E. C. Lefroy, Rev. F. J. Price, Rev. John Ellis, Rev. J. P. Davoren, Rev. A. G. Cutts, and Rev. Mr. Needham, who formed a procession and led the way into the mortuary chapel, whither the coffin was also borne. The first portion of the burial service was then read, and then the coffin was carried to the grave, which is situated on the northern side of the chapel and just at the foot of the grave of Bishop Hale. The reading of the burial service was finished by His Lordship, and then the Perth Infantry fired three volleys over the grave. One by one the friends of the deceased had a last look at the coffin after it had been lowered into the grave and then turned away. Amongst those around the grave, in addition to the pall-bearers and mourners and clergy already mentioned, were; Judge Stone. the Mayor of Perth (Mr. A. Forrest, M.L.A.), Mr. E. Lea Steere (Clerk of Legislative Council). Mr. H. C. Prinsep, Mr. Frank Craig, Mr. J. F. Campbell (Master of the Mint), Mr. Spencer (Auditer General),Mr. U. F. Eliot, Mr. F. A. Moseley, (Master of Supreme Court), Mr. H. J. Pether (Government Printer). Superintendent Lapsley (Fire Brigades),Mr. R A. Shell (Postmaster-General), Mr. J. L. Clarke (Official Receiver in Bankruptcy), Mr. C. Y. O'Connor (Engineer-in-Chief), Mr. F. H. Piesse (Commissioner of Railways), Mr. G. Clifton (Curator of Intestate Estates), Mr. H. B. Lefroy (Minister of Mines), Mr. E. W. Snook (Superintendent of Telegraphs), Mr. M. E. Jull (Under-Secretary of Public Works), Mr. W. A. Gale (Clerk of the Legislative Assembly), Mr. T. Kelly, Chief Clerk in the Police Commissioner's office) and other clerks, Mr. A. E. Le Souef, Mr. G. Leake, M.L.A., Dr. Black (Principal Medical Officer), Mr. L. S. Eliot (Under. Treasurer), Mr. F. Illingworth, LM.L.A., Mr. E. C. B. Locke, M.L.A., Mr. H. H. Edwards (Government Veterin ary Surgeon), Mr. Alpin Thomson (Under-Secretary for Railways), Ex Sergeant Buck, Colonel Chippendall (the Commandant). Major Campbell (Chief Staff-Officer), Colonel Haynes, Major Hobbs, Major Striekland, Captain Newland, Mr. F. D. North (secretary to the Premier), M. Machenaund (Inspector of French Police), Inspector Drewry, Inspector McKenna, Inspector Back, Sub inspector Hogan, Sub.inspector Sellenger, Detective-Inspector Campbell (E Railways), Mr. H. J. Saunders, M.L.C, and a great many others. Mr. J. W. Hackett, M.L.C., has asked as to say that his absence was due to a series of long-standing engage ments in the south of the colony. A great many wreaths, numbering altogether about 120, were sent, and a special conveyance had to be provided to carry them. These bore the following names :-The officers of the Public Works Department, Inspector E. G. Back, Captain and Mrs. Russell, Criminal Investigation Branch, Sub inspector Connell, non - commissioned officers and constables of the Plantagenet district; officers, non-commissioned officers and constables of the metropolitan polica; Mr. and Mrs. Overend Drewry, the members of Fremantle police force, Mr. and Mrs, Foss, Mr. and Mrs. Peet, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Sherwood, Captain and Mrs. Edward Shenton, Miss Best; Ernest, Vittie. Harry, Nora and Maity Foss; Mrs. J. F. Campbell, Mr. Justice Stone and Mrs. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Le Sonef, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Hassell and Miss Hassell, the Administrator and Lady Onslow, the Misses Onslow, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wood ward, Police Department (Kalgoorlie district), Mr. Archibald E. Bart (Mount Malcolm), Dr. and Mrs. Hope, Mrs. P. Kelly, Major and Mrs. J. C. Strickland, the Misses Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. N. K I Ewing; Archie, Freddie and Reggie; MIr. and Mrs. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Roe, members W. A. Photographic Society, Mrs. Goldsmith, Mrs. Halter, Mrs. S. H. Parker, the Misses Parker, Mr. and Mrs. G. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stone, Mrs. Matheson and Leta, Mr. and Mrs. Draper, Bob and Olive, Sir James and Lady Lee Steere, Alice and Mabel, employees Perth Park, employees Government Gardens, Mr. D. Feakes, Mrs. H. M. Cooke, Richard and Mona Burges, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Parker, the Misses Parker, Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Harvey, Chief Inspector and Mrs. Lawrence, the Misses Lawrence,.Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Hillman, officers of the Colonial Secretary's Department, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craig, Mr. Richard Wynne, Dr. and Mrs. Waylen, the Mayor and Councillors city of Perth, Mr. and Mrs. Octavius Burt, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jefferson, Mr. .and Mrs. L. Lindley Cowen, Messrs, F. C. and A. J. and E. Monger, Lady Doyle and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kidson, the girls of the High School, Miss Moore and Miss May Moore, Sub-Inspector and Mrs. Hogan, Captain and Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. Marguerite Dore Joseph MAorden, Mrs. and the Misses Lefroy, Mrs. Wittenoom, Miss Susie Moore, Mrs. Fraser, Agnes Campbell (Guildford), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Steere, Sergeant W. H. Osborn and constables of Swan district, Mr. and the Misses Glyde, Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead, Mrs. Edward Sholl, Mr.and Mrs. E. F. Darlot, Major and Mrs. J. S. Hobbs Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Munchin, Mr.and Mrs. Septimus Burt, chief office staff Police De partment, Perth Licensed Victuallers' Association, Sir George Shenton, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lefroy, Mrs. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sholl, the Misses and Miss Rose Burges, Mrs. Cooper and Miss Eliot, the Misses Shenton, Harriet and Kate, Mrs. and the Misses Key, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kyrle Money, Mr. and Mrs. Hardey and Mrs. George Stone, Mrs. F. H. Green, Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Neville, George Kidson, Department of Lands and Surveys, Mr. A. Y. Glyde, Police Department (Southern Cross), Police Department (Coolgardie), Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Glyde (South Perth), Mrs. Alderson and the Misses Alderson, Police Department (Bunbury), Official Receiver in Bankruptcy, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moseley, the members of the Weld Club, Mr. G. T. Poole, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Percy.. The whole of the processional arrangements were carried out under the direction of Major Campbell, but the mortuary arrangements were well carried out by. Messrs. Bowra and O'Dea. The Premier has penned the following minute for publication in the "Police Gazette" to-day:-"The Premier (the Minister controlling the Police Department) wishes to express to the members of the police force his profound sorrow at the death on the 26th inst. of the Commissioner of Police, Lient-Colonel George Braithwaite Phillips. The long and valued services of Lieut. Colonel Phillips in the civil service of Western Australia, extending over nearly half a century, were greatly appreciated by the Government, and his high personal character was recognised and esteemed throughout the colony. The example of the late Commissioner, both as a loyal and zealous servant of the Crown, and a private citizen, may well be followed by members of the civil service of the colony." A large number of telegrams of condolence at the death of Colonel Phillips has been received by the Premier. These messages come from all parts of the colony, and express profound regret at the death of Colonel Phillips, and sympathy with the bereaved family in their affliction. The messages have been sent on to the family of the late Commissioner. Our Albany correspondent telegraphed yesterday :-"On receipt of the news of the death of Colonel Phillips yesterday afternoon the flag at the signal station was flown at half-mast. It remained in a similar position to-day.
Ref: Trove, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wednesday 28 March 1900

His Memorial reads.
Sacred to the memory of George Braithwaite Phillips late Commissioner of Police of Western Australia. Appointed to the civil service 1851 died 26^th of March 1900 aged 64 years.
Erected as a tribute of respect and esteem by the members of the police force and the Departmental staff.

East Perth Cemetery.
Article by Wayfarer 4 Nov 1923.
"Here also is the grave of George Braithwaite Phillips, one-time Commissioner of Police. He was appointed to the civil service in 1851, and after long service went to the long sleep at the age of 64. A fine type of man."
Ref: Trove. Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954) Sunday 4 November 1923.

Probate.
George Braithwaite Phillips, late of Perth, Commissioner of Police, to Victoria Ellen
Jane Phillips. L333 12s. 6d.

  Research Notes:

George Braithwaite Phillips: Photo by Greenham & Evans.

George married Ruth Rachel PERRY [22180] [MRIN: 7962] on 14 Sep 1858 in Perth W.A.

George next married Annie Emma HARE [22106] [MRIN: 7942], daughter of Gustavus Edward Cockburn HARE [3561] and Sarah Anne WRIGHT [3589], on 22 Jul 1869 in St George Cathedral Perth W.A. (Annie Emma HARE [22106] died on 6 Sep 1879 in Perth W.A..)

George next married Vittoria Ellen Jane BURGES [22109] [MRIN: 7943], daughter of Samuel Evans BURGES J.P. [22110] and Vittoria [22111], on 16 Feb 1886 in St George Cathedral Perth WA. (Vittoria Ellen Jane BURGES [22109] was born about 1850 and was buried in Jan 1933 in Karakatta Cemetery Perth WA.)