Sergeant John Nash, the first non-commissioned member of the NZ Police Force.Westport.1863.

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Description 2nd photo: John Nash with his second wife.

In 1863 John Nash was stationed at Westport during the Goldrush. Local businessmen regarded him as an "excellent officer" and a "very steady man", but diggers were disgusted that he actually tried to enforce 10 o'clock closing. Press comment made his rigid disciplinary approach to policing notorious.

He had the number '1' displayed prominently on his headgear.

Nash was born in Killarney, Ireland, in about 1822. He sailed for New Zealand in 1845 with the 65th Regiment of the British Army. On leaving the Army in 1857 Nash joined the Nelson Provincial Armed Constabulary as a constable. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1863.
Click on the "External Link" below to see his Biography.
Date of Photo1863Map^[1]External LinkBiographyContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WestportPersonJohn NashOrganisation (eg business)NZ PoliceEventergeant John Nash,registered as the first non-commissioned member of the NZ Police Force -served in Westport.

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Date Created16th May 2020CommentsTom Hinton Vanessa Woolf

Michael Nottingham Well, I suppose he wouldn't be too popular with the pup clientele. But just doing his job, good for him.......

Vannessa Woolf His 2nd wife was Selina Goddard and his 1st wife was Sarah Newport

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Sergeant John Nash, the first non-commissioned member of the NZ Police Force.Westport.1863.

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