Commonwealth Police

The name Commonwealth Police was used by three separate policing organisations in Australia at various times in the 20th century.

Read more about Commonwealth Police:  Commonwealth Police Force (1917–1919), Commonwealth Police (1927–1957), Commonwealth Police (1960–1979)

Famous quotes containing the words commonwealth and/or police:

    “Honorable Senators: My sincerest thanks I offer you. Conserve the firm foundations of our institutions. Do your work with the spirit of a soldier in the public service. Be loyal to the Commonwealth and to yourselves and be brief; above all be brief.”
    —Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)

    “Anarchism is a game at which the police can beat you.”
    —George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)